February 1952 This highway has always been ripe for the ticketing.  But let's be serious; Alabama wasn't trying hard enough.  For an example on how to run a REAL speed trap (along with illegal gambling ... "clip joints" disguised as roadside produce stands, and such), look no further than the warm "hospitality" several towns in Georgia doled out to its visiting travelers along US 301, a popular "short route" to Florida for east coast snowbirds: http://atlantatimemachine.com/misc/ludowici.htm (LEFT) A little-remembered '80s pop band named themselves after Frank's character in this movie, and their one album was called ... what else ...  Meet Danny Wilson.  Cheerful, but not easy. Easier, but not cheerful. Right now, this is a little too close to topical  ... right, Mr. Spann?  :-O GO TO FEBRUARY 1962 | RETURN TO "THIS MONTH" PAGE