The Times

28 TIMES/GUIDE Weekend of September 4/5, 1976

Flashing blue light may mean blue star

By ANA MARIA ALVAREZ Staff Writer | If a Coral Gables police officer stops you for doing what you thought was a courteous driving act, fear not. He is more likely to hand you a star than a traffic ticket. The law has always punished the wrongdoers. Now Coral Gables wants to reward its law-abiding citizens. Thursday, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the city's police department, launched the Safe Driver Award Campaign, which officially got under way Friday, Sept. 3. Coral Gables police officers will be handing out red, white and blue star decals, about the size of a silver dollar, to all courteous and defensive drivers spotted. "This is a positive safety plan to save lives, prevent property damage and encourage courteous and safe driving in our community," said Les Perkins, chairman of the chamber's Parking and Traffic Committee. The first time a safe driver is stopped, he will be given a red star. The second time he will be given a white one, the third and last time, he will receive a blue star. These are to be attached to the rear windshield of the vehicle involved. Upon receiving the third star, the safe driver will be given an award or plaque at a special Chamber ceremony. "One of the major holiday seasons is coming up this weekend and this is the perfect time to get this program underway," said a Coral Gables police spokesman.

VOTE FOR A WORKING JUDGE ELECT HARVIE DUVAL TO SUPREME COURT

CIRCUIT JUDGE HARVIE DUVAL COMPARE Justice JOS. HATCHETT 13,000 cases in 13 years. Less than 20 cases reversed. Current in his work. Open and honest in reports to public on work done. No state court trial experience. Absent from work more than all justices. Farthest behind in his work of all justices. Will not publicly report on work done. Political Advertisement Paid for by the Harvie Duval Campaign Fund

RUBINSTEIN The one everyone respects.

Keep Sandy Rubinstein County Commissioner District 4. Pull Lever 37-F. Paid for by Sandy Rubinstein Campaign Fund, Martin Fine, Campaign Treasurer

ELECT Wm. "BILL" C. MARTIN CIRCUIT JUDGE - GROUP 6

A good judge must be morally decent, hardworking and experienced Obligated to no one - no campaign funds accepted from anyone, including lawyers. 30 years active law practice - more than double his opponent. Past President Dade County Bar Association. Resident Coral Gables - 25 Years. Paid for by BILL MARTIN Campaign Fund, Robt. Treadwell, Treas. Bill Martin and family

DAN PAUL SAYS... "JOE GERSTEN SLUGGED IT OUT WITH THE GUYS WHO WERE TRYING TO SOAK DADE'S TAXPAYERS. HE HAS EARNED RE-ELECTION".

Here's a statement from Dan Paul, frequent critic of wasteful government and arrogant officeholders: "Rep. Joe Gersten slugged it out with the guys who were trying to soak Dades taxpayers. He has earned re-election. Time after time he stood up against enormous pressure, and let his voice be heard for the people he represents. If the people of Dade County had a few more legislators like Joe Gersten representing them in Tallahassee, we'd be a lot better off." (Signed) DAN PAUL Read what Governor Reubin Askew thinks about Rep. Joe Gersten: STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR REUBIN O'D. ASKEW July 27, 1976 Honorable Joseph M. Gersten Representative, District 109 2000 South Dixie Highway Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Joe: Congratulations on a successful and productive legislative session. Your actions this past year have shown you to be an effective member of the Florida House of Representatives. In addition, you have assumed a leadership role that has and will continue to benefit the people of Florida. I look forward to our continued friendship. With warmest personal regards, Sincerely, Reubin O'D. Askew Governor ROA/bbw Also Endorsing Joe Gersten: Marshall Harris Parker Thomson Dick Pettigrew Rev. Theodore Gibson Sandy D'Alemberte E. Albert Pallot Murray Dubbin J.L. Plummer Len Holloway William J. McLeod, Jr. Rose Gordon Cathy McCann Elizabeth Virrick Joseph M. Fitzgerald Joe Murphy Thomas B. Balikes Jack Block Janet Reno Re-elect State Representative Joe GERSTEN FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 109 DEMOCRAT Paid for by Joe Gersten Camp. Fund