The Daily Herald from Chicago, Illinois • Page 98

Motorcycling Growing Popular Headache Concern Increases Regarding Safety by KATIIY GOSNULL Staff Writer Motorcycles arc here to stay. They coma 'a all shapes and sizes and so do thu people who buy them. Teenagers buy them because they are cheaper than cars. Business men buy them because they outmancuvcr cars. Some people buy them for the feeling of "the wind in your hair," says Jack Koske of Koske Import Motors in Palatine.

THE GROWING popularity of cycles has brought growing concern about safety problems. two weeks ago told the United in 1965, as compared to 1,118 in 1964 and 882 in 1963. On both state and national levels there is talk of safety regulations ranging from mandatory wearing of crash nelmets to special tests and licensing for cycle drivers. But increased publicity noting climbing death tolls and the possibility of regulation are apparently not daunting the spirit of the cyclists. TWO MILLION cycles a scooters are registered in the United States and some five million people are driving them, 11 I I 1 A I States Senate of an "ep 1 demic, accor in to the Motorcycle, of motorcycle accidents." The National Safety Council Sen.

Vance Hartke (D-fnd.) figures show 1,580 cyclists killed Scooter, and Allied Trades Association. In Illinois 56,753 cycles were RACING CYCLISTS, the sport's profession- helmets. Another safety precaution for on- nls, know proper clothing is important in the-road cycling is the use of the headlight preventing injury. These men are wearing to help other drivers notice the cycles, leather suits, heavy boots, face shields and (Staff Photo) HAIR AND SHIRT blowing in the wind, this cyclist driving through Arlington Heights is not using suggested safety precautions such us heavy clothing. More than five million people in the United States ride cycles.

Statistics indicate the rate of cycle accidents and deaths annually is higher than the rate of increase of cycles on the road. Hike Professional Status of Campbell Alan B. Campbell, administrator of Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, will be advanced to fellowship status In the American College of Hospital Administrators at the college's 32nd annual convocation ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the Arie Crown Theatre, McCor- nik'k Place. August convocation precedes (lie annual meeting of the college held in conjunction with the convention of the American Hospital Asso- aklioo.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT was made by ACHA Pres. Boone Powell, administrator of the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, who will preside at the ceremony. The ACHA is a professional society of men and women whose life work is in the field of hospital administration. The membership comprises 6,900 administrators, assistant administrators and administrative assistants of hosaitals in thej Gone in Vapors About 70 per cent of the water that falls on land returns to the atmosphere by evaporation. Breaded Shrimp Nearly 61 million pounds of breaded shrimp were packed in the Gulf States last year.

United States and Canada. CAMPBELL received his B.A. degree from Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana. His graduate study was undertaken at Northwestern University where he received a master of science degree in 1955. He has been administrator of Northwest Community Hospital since July, 1959.

(A15 registered last year. One possible form government action might take is the establishment of special tests and licensing for motorcycle drivers in addition to the present requirements for a drivers license. Such action would probably make special instruction mandatory. Some dealers do instruct buyers now; others don't care. KOSKE SAID HE refuses to sell a cycle to anyone until he is sure of the buyer's ability to handle the machine.

This training has paid off. "As far as we know there has never been an accident involving a bike we've sold," he said. Koske said he would be "100 per cent behind" regulation of licensing and testing for cyclists, saying dealers who are not concerned with safety are committing a "severe injustice." Koske, who is in his second year with a Honda dealership, said he rides his own bike to work every day. Herb Anderson, manager of Pro Distributing Co. in Palatine, a Suzucki dealer, said he does not favor further licensing for cyclists.

be superfluous," he said, adding that a license to drive a car is sufficient. If special licensing is adopted, it will not hurt sales appreciably, he said. "When a boy wants a bike "A SYSTEM LIKE that could drivers. he'll go through anything to get it," Anderson said. Anderson said the trend is going back to the bigger bikes, which were more popular several years ago.

Another problem accompanies the motorcycle boom a theft boom. Richard Hairgrove of Motorcycle Underwriters Insurance Co. of Chicago said thefts are on the increase. HE SAID HE can't explain the reason, except for the larger number of bikes. Hairgrove said that his company recently reduced liability insurance rates on cycles while increasing the cost of theft, fire, and collision insurance.

Special licensing would probably not affect the cost of cycle insurance, he said. A professional racing cyclist from Prospect Heights has safety advice for non-professional John Lemme, 23, has been driving a cycle for nine years and racing for seven. He is in his fourth year of professional racing and will participate in the national short track championship race at Sante Fe track in Hinsdale this month. CYCLISTS SHOULD a heavy i preferably leather, to prevent minor cuts and wounds in case of a fall, Lemme said. Crash helmets and face masks should also be worn, he said.

When driving on the a cyclists should keep their headlights on to help other drivers to notice them. Too often people driving in cars do not see cycles, Lemme said. The most important thing to remember, he advised, is to stay alert at all times. Lemme attributes the increase in accidents in part to the "different kind of people who are riding motorcycles." "It used to be that the cycle driver was different adventurous. Now it's the thing to do for kids.

They don't think about safety," he said. Lemme favors special testing and licensing for cyclists. He PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS AUG. 4, 196(5 said he plans to open his own cycle dealership in the area and "I will stress safety." WHETHER legislation succeeds to provide control on either the state or national level, most dealers, because they want sales or a "good public image," are taking on the job of training. Supt.

of Public Instruction Ray Page, in a scries of safety programs last month, began a campaign for safety aimed at young cyclists. Those completing the series will receive a certificate of completion. The motorcycle, boon to teenagers and bane to the safety- conscious, has become the nation's most popular headache. (A15 Head Start Staff Jobs Are Open The North Cook Opportunity Council (Norwesco) is recruiting staff for its Operation Head Start program beginning this fall. Four teachers, 10 aids, and two non-certificated people are needed for its centers at Palatine, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Elk Grove Village, and possibly Hanover Park.

David Fankhauser, director of Operation Head Start, a program for economically and culturally deprived pre-schoolers, wants personnel to work a full school day beginning Sept. 6. They need to have background suitable for teaching children. SALARIES WILL be comparable to those paid to certificated and non-certificated teachers in local school systems. Employes must provide their own transportation.

Anyone interested in applying for a position with Operation Head Start can contact Fankhauser at 439-44P5 or write 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd. Applicants are needed immediately. (BIO BACK-TO- SCHOOL FALL FASHIONS INCREDIBLY 4-OZ. WOOL KNITTING YARN SKEIN! COMPARE AT 99o Washable! For sweaters, afghans, outerwear.

A knitter's bargain! Compare! PRiCEG! FASHION FAVORITES! PINWALE TRICOT-LINED BONDED KNITS COMPARE AT 3.98 YD. Practical, pretty acetate bonded cotton knits for school, career, cocktail outfits! Tweeds! Novelty Textures! Shaker types! Blues, Greens, Burgundies and more! Corduroy the go-everywhere fabric of a million uses! Always smart always comfortable and easy to care for! Fit for a whole wardrobe of jumpers, skirts, suits even wlde Com are! NEW FALL MINI-PRINTS 59 COMPARE YD. MM British-look rayon-cotton blend foulards, paisleys and flo- rals for this year's newest look! 44 to 45" wide. Washable! Save! DRAPERY AND SLIPCOVER FABRICS COMPARE AT 1.50-2.50 YD. 1st quality decorator fabrics for fall draperies, covers, spreads! 48-54" w.

Cotton sailcloth prints, texture solids. Stain-repellent! HEATHERTONE WOOL BLENDS 1 I COMPARE AT 2.98 YD. YARD! acrylic solids and co-ordinate checks 54-56" wide. And what great colors! Save! UYHT ih 11 COLORS Ni tr CANVAS DUCK PRINTS TAFFETA 45" acetate taffeta for late- date dresses and linings. Silky-smooth texture.

36' washable, drip-dry combed cotton duck that's a boon for sporty clothes! Kirchoff Rd. Meadow Dr..