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Editorial
November 5, 1929
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
The editorial praises Morton County's decision to prosecute reckless and intoxicated drivers following fatal accidents, highlighting State's Attorney Connolly's efforts to enforce traffic laws and restore public safety on highways.
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Taking the Right Course
Serving of warrants preparatory to prosecution of reckless or drunken Morton county motorists is a move which the law officers there and the county will find a wholesome factor in creating faith in their official conduct.
It also will restore the county's good repute. There is nothing like honest, intelligent and fair law enforcement to elevate the standing and character of a city, a county or a state. It means proper liberty, assurance of safety of life and limb and implies protection of property.
A series of accidents due to recklessness in auto driving made appalling by a double tragedy, had led to some doubt as to what stand Morton county would take toward the suppression of this criminal disregard for safety. The decision, as attested in the service of several warrants on intoxicated drivers who caused fresh crashes in spite of two lives lost in a prior wreck, is to prosecute the offenders. The practice of running amuck on the memorial highway is no longer to be overlooked. Violators of the public safety must pay the penalty, especially when they do damage and place lives in jeopardy.
State's Attorney Connolly has taken a course that merits approval. All good citizens will acclaim his efforts to restore proper traffic conditions not only on the paved highway but on all roads and then to keep these conditions operative without relaxing a bit in their enforcement. The Tribune thinks he has started out to do a good job. May he succeed.
Serving of warrants preparatory to prosecution of reckless or drunken Morton county motorists is a move which the law officers there and the county will find a wholesome factor in creating faith in their official conduct.
It also will restore the county's good repute. There is nothing like honest, intelligent and fair law enforcement to elevate the standing and character of a city, a county or a state. It means proper liberty, assurance of safety of life and limb and implies protection of property.
A series of accidents due to recklessness in auto driving made appalling by a double tragedy, had led to some doubt as to what stand Morton county would take toward the suppression of this criminal disregard for safety. The decision, as attested in the service of several warrants on intoxicated drivers who caused fresh crashes in spite of two lives lost in a prior wreck, is to prosecute the offenders. The practice of running amuck on the memorial highway is no longer to be overlooked. Violators of the public safety must pay the penalty, especially when they do damage and place lives in jeopardy.
State's Attorney Connolly has taken a course that merits approval. All good citizens will acclaim his efforts to restore proper traffic conditions not only on the paved highway but on all roads and then to keep these conditions operative without relaxing a bit in their enforcement. The Tribune thinks he has started out to do a good job. May he succeed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Reckless Driving
Drunken Motorists
Law Enforcement
Morton County
Traffic Safety
Prosecution
Memorial Highway
What entities or persons were involved?
Morton County
State's Attorney Connolly
The Tribune
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Prosecution Of Reckless And Drunken Motorists In Morton County
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Strict Law Enforcement
Key Figures
Morton County
State's Attorney Connolly
The Tribune
Key Arguments
Serving Warrants On Reckless Or Drunken Motorists Builds Faith In Official Conduct
Honest Law Enforcement Elevates The Standing And Character Of A County
Prosecution Restores The County's Good Repute And Ensures Safety
Decision To Prosecute Offenders After Accidents Shows Commitment To Public Safety
Running Amuck On The Memorial Highway Will No Longer Be Overlooked
Violators Must Pay The Penalty For Endangering Lives
Efforts To Restore And Maintain Proper Traffic Conditions Merit Approval