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_______ 1^-5 ? *.#. *>_, ? gx . ?fl ^^-yf>.mK. ... j?|U "-? (PU^WMPfi - US' Winter Icy Roads Can Be Dangerous WASHINGTON, D C - When asked recently for his views on the 55 mile an hour speed limit, a national enforcement authority came up with both a "yes" and a "no"answer. The authority was Glen D. King, executive director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. From his association viewpoint, he has this reaction to the "double nickle" speed limit. "We strongly endorse the nationwide 55 mph limit because it has con tributed to substantial reductions in traffic fatalities and to energy conservation. IACP is urging stricter en forcement of the 55 mph limit." King is also a director of the Safe Winter Driving League, headquarted in Chicago. From this per spective, he has a qualified view of the 55 mph limit "The 55 mph limit is intended for ideal road conditions," King pointed out. "But this limit is entirely too fast during winter conditions that result in slick pavements and poor visibility." King's contention is that many motorists evidence little or no concept of the extremely poor stopping ability on a snowy or icy pavement. He cited these comparisons: At the legal speed of 55 mph, the braking distance for the average car is approximately 150 feet under ideal road con ditions. In contrast, National Safety Council Committee on Winter SKIDDING FOR SAFETY Tint engineer Inspects tire cheins during the National Safety Council's winter driving taste at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The annual tasting pro gram nas evaluated ventcies, tires, ore cnains ana other equipment under extreme weather conditions. BRAKING DISTANCES As shown in the above chirt prepared by the Safe Winter Driving League, these tests show that stopping on glare ice can take close to nine times the distance required on a normal, dry pavement. The tests have shown that snow tires are of no help in stopping on ice. Studded tires cut braking distance by 19 per cent; reinforced tire chains by 50 percent. Classifieds & Legals Situation Wanted ? Will do bookkeeping in my home, have 9 yrs. experience. 426 SIM. tf FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Firewood, oak, any length, delivered and stacked. Call 426 7V77 or 426 5871. tf AKC Dachshund pups, born Dec. 17, black, tan mix 4 females, $75 each, I male, $(5, ready to sell soon. Call 264-3195. ATTENTION REPAIR SHOPS, SERVICE STATIONS, GARAGES, INDUSTRIES - Heat your buildings using "Free Fuel" t* used motor oil, rear end grease, transmission fluid. Remarkable waste oil heater produces 17,000 BTU/Hr. using only waste oil. Contact Creywood Oil Com pwty, Edenton, N.C. (919) 487 7401 for a free demonstration. P?c.l4.31,M,Jan.M NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NO. 7ICVDM STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PERQUIMANS MILES EDWARD McPHERSON, SR. Plaintiff. vs. VICTORIA B. McPHERSON Defendant TO VICTORIA B. McPHERSON. DEFENDANT: TACK NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action, wherein ttie plaintiff is seeking an absolute divorce based on the grounds of a one year separation. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days following Thursday, December 21st, 1978, and upon failure to do so. the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. James D. Singletary Attorney for the Plaintiff 152 North Church Street P.O. Box 453 Hertford, North Carolina 27*44 Telephone: 919/424 8234 Dec.21,29,Jan.4 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Almira Layden Uiddick, deceased, late of Perquimans County, North Carolina, this is to notify all per sons having claims against the estate o< said' deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Route 1, Box 354 Belvidere, N.C. on or before the Wh day of June 1979 or this notice will be pteaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in debted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 27th day of December 1978 Archie Riddick Administrator of Almira Layden Riddick. Dec'd Jan. 14,11, 11,8 People in the News Mrs. Mary Porter is visiting relatives in Nor folk. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilder and Mrs. Beuah Sawyer spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wilder at Nash ville. Mrs. Eldon Winslow and Miss Tbelma Elliott were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Godwin, Jr. in Williamston on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Eley of Virgina Beach were guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Eley on Friday. _ Driving Hazards test figures show a braking distance of 148 feet on glare ice at a speed of only 20mph! "In other words," King emr^Mued, "for equal stopping ability, speeds on glare ice should be no more than V4 of those on bare, dry pavement!^ / King quoted NSC skid test findings related to traction aids for snowy and icy pavements, in order of their effectiveness. REINFORCED TIRE CHAINS? tops for severe snow and ice conditions. They provide four to seven times as much traction as regular highway tires for pulling through deep snow or driving on glare ice. STUDDED SNOW TIRES? next best for ice. New studs provide about three times the pull of regular tires. REGULAR SNOW TIRES? half again as much pulling power as regular tires in loose snow; but only 28% improvement on glare ice. Regular snow tires offer no advantage in stopping on glare tee. "However," King warned, "regardless of these improvements, in no instance is the resulting traction close to that of conventional highway tires on a dry or even wet pavement!" King rlso reviewed personal winter driving techniques recommended in NSC winter test reports and also endorsed by IACP: ? Get the "feel" of the road whenever there is any question as to how slippery the pavement is. By gunning the engine or jabbing the brake pedal you can determine how much traction is available. Reduce your speed and increase your following distance accordingly. ? When slowing or stopping on slippery pavements, "pump" your brakes. An intermittent pumping action keeps your wheels rolling and helps maintain steering control. Locked wheels are sure to throw your car Into a skid. King concluded with this final advice: "If your car does go into a skid, steer into the skid. In other words, turn your wheels in the same direction the rear of the car is skidding. When you feel the car start to recover, straighten your front wheels. And above all, don't hit the brakes when the rear end starts to slide. You can't steer a car when all four wheels are locked and not rolling! " (Editor's Note: With the cold of winter knocking at our door, this feature is being run in hope that it may save one life this winter. Any one who drives at all should spend a couple of minutes reading. Maybe you will not learn anything new from the text, but it may possibly refresh your memory enough that in case problems occur on an icy road, you'll be able to think quickly and prevent an accident and grief of loved ones.) SAFETY CHECK YOUR TRUNK FOR WINTER Before starting out on a trip this winter, be prepared for the worst that winter may have to offer. At the least, your trunk should contain a bucket of sand or rock salt, a shovel, battery booster cables, tire chains, traction mats, a tow chain or strap, safety flares or reflectors, and auxiliary lighting equipment. Social Security Changes Significant changes have recently been made in the procedure for issuing Social Security cards and making changes in Social Security records, such as a change of name or date-of birth correction. These changes have been initiated as a result of problems caused by people fraudlently obtaining Social Security cards for identification, to illegally obtain jobs, and other il legal purposes. When a person applies for a Social Security card, he or she is asked to give certain personal information. The application requires the person's present name, name at birth, date of birth, sex, parent's names, mailing address, and signature. This information is used to identify the person. Recent changes have been made to insure that a person's Social Security record is maintained ac curately and that no other person can misuse the record. Anyone who applies for a Social Security card now must show proof of age, U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status, and proof of identity. The best proof of age and citizenship is a birth certificate. Applicants not born in the U.S. should show proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful admittance into the United States. Proof of identity would have identifying informa tion such as a picture or physical description of the person or the person's signature. Proof of identity for young children can be re cent school records or medical records. People over age 18 must apply for their Social Security card in person. People requesting a change on their Social Security record must show proof of identity and evidence relative to the change. For example, a woman who has married and wishes to change her name on her Social Security record should show her marriage certificate. All evidence shown with an application for a Social Security card must be the orginial documents or certified copies, hot photocopies. All evidence submitted is subject to review by the agency that first issued the document. 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Mtaaourl 03 133 HOW TO APPLY TIRE CHAINS. ..THE EASY ' With a little "know-how" and practice, it can be done in 6 minutes, without a jack and without getting your clothes dirty. < - .. I - I i'; I *'? I ? -r 1 ?" "-??< ? +* 8 TIP NO. 1 Spread the chains on tha ground behind the rear wheeta to remove tangles Hooka should be to the rear. If you uee reinforced chains, the projecting teeth pi cleats should be facing up. STEP NO. I Gather the chains behind the tire so they won't catch the lender, and attach the and link* to the "chain applier." a simple spring steel wire that it easily slipped onto the tire. STEP NO. 3 Drive the car forward about one wheel revolution, ao that the applier carries the chains around the tire Then remove tha applier and you are ready tor the hook-up. STEP NO. 4 Fasten the inside hook first, dial) the outside hook. With a little practice the mpe< hook can be fastened by "feel" without getting under the car. People In The News Miss judy Long has returned to her home in Raliegh after spending last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Long. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Horton, Jr. and daughters of St. Petersburg, Fla. have returned home after spending the holidays with Mrs. Lloyd Horton, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whedbee and children, Lesley, India, and Charlie, of Washington, D.C. were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Whedbee. Miss Bea Skipsey of Nags Head spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Britt. Miss Karen Haskett of Winston-Salem spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haskett. Mrs. Lillie Mae Yeates is a guest of relatives in Hampton, Va. Miss Sheila Perry and Miss Gwendolyn Perry spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gregory in Franklin, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Woodard and family of Priceton were holiday guests of Mrs. Helen Woodard. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Briiin, Jr. and family of Green ville were holiday guesfc of Mrs. Jack Brinn. Mrs. Herman Ward a|nd Miss Ann Ward of Winstpn Salem were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ward. List Your ftoperty With William F. Ainsley Realtor Hertford, N.C. Dial 426 - 7659 unoM cw of torn mr ? 49' i SStohm *149 ; CRACKERS ? 39' i Mm?KmMn" ^ . mmuom sr 89' 5Smcitiw< ? 39* sake '* 1ST 49' m#mmw 52 HW IWvUR
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