January 23. 19J8 The Everglades News, Canal Point Florida Page Three -- ,I 1 ;1 ; '! r;, .. I f I II I II I i ii i I ! : _, . II III II I -- - ;!II --- -.. e., 1 I n n I -- I!ii iiII I!, ;I I i; i 1 orA IfM, I i: : I PA KIt.JC' I'I'i i:1 II 'W1 i I ''I .... .. I'I ', I - I' : I Ii II i. jz:: 'I I II II, I I Ii i I' I: ,p pI .. !i Ii ::1 :1'I 'I I Li:iIi Ii IiIi Ii i I ij -- ItIi IiU U Ii . Ii I SHORT-CUT i! ;' I Ii to AccidentI(!:I ,I :, ::1 : II Ii : The quickest way across the street can be the most dangerous : i way. To cross in the middle of the block, rushing out ii i; ; from between parked cars, can be and too often is a short cut j! to accident and death! j In Florida, 170 people were injured, 71 fatally, from these ''I causes alone in our first peace year. In 75% of pedestrian i accidents the victims \\"ere"alking in such a way as to con- ; tribute to their own demise. Actually, drivers in relation to Mr. Motorist- pedestrians are more careful. j Florida accident records for 1946 indicate that jaywalkers i' MAKE are even more plentiful and careless and are pushing the SALE-DRIVING pedestrian casualty rate to a new high. Someone must dot t HABIT some life-saving and that someone i is you. When you cross a street or highway be personally respon sibie for your own safety. Don't expect the other fellow to look out for you. Cross with the light if there is one with I c1 greatest caution if there isn't. It's up to you to walk safely ; and live 1. longer. I OBSERVE ALL TRAFFIC RULES . KEEP YOUR CAIN GOOD REPAIR DON'T TAKE CHANCES The Everglades News .... P.d M 1 A.c.r.d O..I).es .... . ct.+4 'L+.d. bra. Aso- Paul Karelin. PunlisherFriday : ..,....... C''n.'- .. ... ......,. ! 1J 1 I J ,1 - ---------- - - --