SEMI-BLIND WAR VET IS ISSUED DRIVER'S LICENSE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On March 23, 1925, The Washington Times reports a "semi-blind world war veteran waited at his home today" to be served a warrant charging him with 'misrepresentation' in getting a driver's license.
The warrant was not served, however, because an official determined that "it was up to the Traffic Bureau to say if Howard T. Lewis could see well enough to drive."
The veteran had not offered any information about his eyesight during the application process and was not asked about it. The Times says that as far as it is known, Mr. Lewis completed the driving exam.
The chief of the Traffic Bureau says that the case is closed but the veteran's license will be revoked.
SOURCE
"Blind Veteran Passed Auto Test," The Washington Times, March 23, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
