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January 9, 1933
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Pasadena on Jan. 9, cowboy humorist Will Rogers is pulled over for speeding by Officer Roy Ewing, jokes about technocracy and statistics, and receives a ticket requiring bond or court appearance.
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Rogers Snared In Clutches Of Law
PASADENA, Jan. 9. (U.P.)—Anyone who talks about statistics these days is a technocrat to Will Rogers.
The cowboy humorist scratched his head and ruefully eyed the traffic patrolman when Officer Roy Ewing pulled him to the curb.
"Let's have some statistics now fella," Ewing demanded. "What's your name."
"Well I swan, you don't happen to be Mr. Technocracy do you?" Rogers asked wryly. "I ain't. I'm just a plain old Democrat, and I got no idea what your figgers are all about, son."
"Never mind the wisecrack," snapped the officer. "What's your name?"
When he learned, he handed Rogers a ticket ordering the comedian to post bond within five days or go to court on a speeding charge.
PASADENA, Jan. 9. (U.P.)—Anyone who talks about statistics these days is a technocrat to Will Rogers.
The cowboy humorist scratched his head and ruefully eyed the traffic patrolman when Officer Roy Ewing pulled him to the curb.
"Let's have some statistics now fella," Ewing demanded. "What's your name."
"Well I swan, you don't happen to be Mr. Technocracy do you?" Rogers asked wryly. "I ain't. I'm just a plain old Democrat, and I got no idea what your figgers are all about, son."
"Never mind the wisecrack," snapped the officer. "What's your name?"
When he learned, he handed Rogers a ticket ordering the comedian to post bond within five days or go to court on a speeding charge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Will Rogers
Speeding Ticket
Pasadena
Technocracy
Humorist
Traffic Patrol
What entities or persons were involved?
Will Rogers
Officer Roy Ewing
Where did it happen?
Pasadena
Story Details
Key Persons
Will Rogers
Officer Roy Ewing
Location
Pasadena
Event Date
Jan. 9
Story Details
Will Rogers is stopped for speeding by Officer Roy Ewing in Pasadena, responds with a humorous quip about technocracy and statistics, and is issued a ticket for speeding requiring bond or court.