Record Memorial Day Traffic Toll Hits 608
The Associated Press reports a Memorial Day holiday toll of 608 highway deaths, below early National Safety Council estimates. Weather kept travel down and the figure marks a historic high for the period, though not as severe as feared. Howard Pyle of the council notes the result may hint at a reversal of a worsening traffic trend.
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Calcutta Traffic Accidents Decline Report
Calcutta, India reports a falling accident rate with 183 car deaths last year, down from 17,304 total accidents and 257 deaths in 1965. The brief notes broader transport concerns amid crowded streets and city traffic issues.
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