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January 5, 1958
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Greensboro, NC, motorcyclist Carl Lee Winfree, 25, pulls over Highway Patrolman Ransom Smith for speeding, citing a TV show on law observance. A month later, Smith arrests Winfree for reckless driving on his motorcycle, resulting in a $10 fine and costs.
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Shoe Now On The Other Foot
GREENSBORO. N. C. (AP) - Motorcyclist Carl Lee Winfree, 25, waved Highway Patrolman Ransom Smith to the side of the highway.
"I had to drive 75 miles an hour to catch you" Winfree admonished Smith, explaining that he had watched a television program in which the Highway Patrol urged the public to cooperate in observing the law.
Smith told Winfree to leave speed clocking up to the patrol.
About a month later, Smith arrested a motorcyclist riding with his feet on the handlebars. It was Winfree, who was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving.
GREENSBORO. N. C. (AP) - Motorcyclist Carl Lee Winfree, 25, waved Highway Patrolman Ransom Smith to the side of the highway.
"I had to drive 75 miles an hour to catch you" Winfree admonished Smith, explaining that he had watched a television program in which the Highway Patrol urged the public to cooperate in observing the law.
Smith told Winfree to leave speed clocking up to the patrol.
About a month later, Smith arrested a motorcyclist riding with his feet on the handlebars. It was Winfree, who was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Motorcyclist Admonishes Patrolman
Speeding Irony
Reckless Driving Fine
What entities or persons were involved?
Carl Lee Winfree
Ransom Smith
Where did it happen?
Greensboro, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Carl Lee Winfree
Ransom Smith
Location
Greensboro, N. C.
Story Details
Motorcyclist Carl Lee Winfree admonishes Highway Patrolman Ransom Smith for speeding, inspired by a TV program urging public cooperation in law observance. A month later, Smith arrests Winfree for riding recklessly with feet on handlebars, fining him $10 and costs.