In 1950, the Arizona Daily Star published an item from the Associated Press about Friday the 13th. It isn't local news, but such advice is always good anywhere we go even if it is a little preachy.
From the Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, Jan. 12, 1950:
Friday 13th Rules In Effect Any DayCHICAGO, Jan. 11.——Thirteen ways to avoid trouble Friday, the 13th, were listed today by the National Safety Congress:3. Start to work early so you don't have to hurry.5. Watch for children when you back out the driveway.9. Don't daydream at the wheel.12. Don't jaywalk. Cross streets at corners.The council added the rules are good any day of the year.
People are also reading… Technology has made the first rule almost obsolete; one can now get a radio made for use in the shower. And in Tucson we aren't generally inclined to warm up our cars.One might add that we should wash our hands frequently , look both ways before crossing the street , and giving others the benefit of the doubt before starting arguments.Johanna Eubank is an online content producer for the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com. Contact her at jeubank@tucson.
About Tales from the Morgue: The"morgue," is what those in the newspaper business call the archives. Before digital archives, the morgue was a room full of clippings and other files of old newspapers. Tags Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.Johanna Eubank is a digital producer for the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com. She has been with the Star in various capacities since 1991.
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