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Editorial
August 19, 1949
The East Hartford Gazette
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Editorial commends Hartford firemen for reporting a hit-and-run by leaving a note with vehicle details, leading to the driver's apprehension and punishment. Contrasts this with typical citizens' reluctance to witness incidents, arguing it endangers highways by letting offenders escape.
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Citizens Requested to
Become Good Witnesses
The attitude of the firemen in the Hartford Pearl Street Station toward the hit and run driver is to be commended, reports W. G. Robinson, General Manager of the Automobile Club of Hartford.
Unlike the average citizen who recently witnessed a crash involving a parked automobile on Pearl Street in the absence of its owner or driver, the men of the firehouse placed a signed note on the windshield giving registration number and state. Needless to say the offending motorist was apprehended, damages collected and his driving license suspended.
The average citizen is too prone to avoid being a witness and glances the other way or hurries from the scene lest he be inconvenienced. This attitude can only make the highways less safe by allowing gross offenders to go unpunished.
Become Good Witnesses
The attitude of the firemen in the Hartford Pearl Street Station toward the hit and run driver is to be commended, reports W. G. Robinson, General Manager of the Automobile Club of Hartford.
Unlike the average citizen who recently witnessed a crash involving a parked automobile on Pearl Street in the absence of its owner or driver, the men of the firehouse placed a signed note on the windshield giving registration number and state. Needless to say the offending motorist was apprehended, damages collected and his driving license suspended.
The average citizen is too prone to avoid being a witness and glances the other way or hurries from the scene lest he be inconvenienced. This attitude can only make the highways less safe by allowing gross offenders to go unpunished.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Hit And Run
Good Witnesses
Civic Duty
Highway Safety
Firemen Report
What entities or persons were involved?
Firemen At Hartford Pearl Street Station
W. G. Robinson
Automobile Club Of Hartford
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Encouraging Citizens To Report Hit And Run Incidents
Stance / Tone
Commendatory And Exhortative
Key Figures
Firemen At Hartford Pearl Street Station
W. G. Robinson
Automobile Club Of Hartford
Key Arguments
Firemen Commended For Leaving Signed Note With Registration Details On Damaged Vehicle
Offending Motorist Apprehended, Damages Collected, License Suspended
Average Citizens Avoid Being Witnesses To Prevent Inconvenience
Such Avoidance Allows Offenders To Go Unpunished And Makes Highways Less Safe