Crime Alert Drive- Mrs. Val Johnson of the Globe Democrat displays the type of stand containing Crime Alert booklets that will be available in food stores in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The sign reads: Join the Fight Against Crime and has a drawing of a police officer.
St. Louis Sgt. William W. Daves Jr., Patrolman tells a story about capturing robbers who wounded a citizen. Crime Prevention tips are Watch, Listen and Report. The police telephone numbers are provided for St. Louis and Illinois police and the Highway Patrol.
Sticker Rush: St. Louis residents line up in the City Hall as teh annual rush to buy city vehicle tax windshield stickers began. The deadline for buying the stickers began. The deadline for buying stickers is Saturday. They are on sale during regular business hours through noon Saturday in the rotunda of City Hall. Police will began ticketing violators Monday. City license collector officials said the number of last-minute purchasers has declined from past years, but they expect crowds to grow during the week. Police officers were on hand Monday to direct traffic on the City Hall parking lot. Stickers prices vary with vehicle horsepower.
Clayton Police, Firemen Promoted: Promotion of seven Clayton police and fire department members was announce this week by City Manager Clifford R. James (left). Under the Clayton charter, the city manager makes promotions in the municipal departments upon the recommendation of department heads.
This photo shows a police officer riding a bike with a sign hanging around his neck that reads, "Police Notice: Take Cover". He's wearing a police helmet that covers most of his face as he rides down a brick road.