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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
11
The State Highway Patrol report shows speed as the leading cause of accidents on Colorado roads in 1955, with 18 people killed in speeding incidents. Of 14,087 hazardous violations issued, 3,620 or 25.6 percent were speeding, followed by improper turning as the second major fatal cause.
Oklahoma City note tells of D Marsh, drive-in owner, who found a mailed package containing five forks two cups and a knife with his name. He recalls using similar silverware at the stand about two decades ago but no clue how it arrived.
Driving safety tip urges drivers to stay alert by chewing gum to reduce strain and tension. It promotes chewing any brand to help maintain focus behind the wheel and support safer driving.
Albuquerque reports a claim that its one mile high junior high may be unique in the nation. Principal Glen Borland notes a recent case near the school front door suggests a race to verify the one mile height claim amid other oddities and local testing.
Distant clue style prompts a puzzle card style item with fragmented words and partial phrases. It hints at a crossword like entry referencing Scottish things a century plant and a choice and a reward.
Columbus Ohio current expenses per pupil in 1954 55 averaged 249 25 up 12 44 from the prior year the Ohio State University Bureau of Educational Research reported total district expenses reached 976 east and district enrollments averaged 1500 68 city districts averaged 268 56 up 10 41 exempted village districts 206 72 up 12 08 and county districts 206 1 up 10 00
A motorist in St. Joseph Missouri appeared before Magistrate Margaret Young after being cited for running red lights. In forty years of driving he claimed never to have been stopped before and paid a $15 fine after a stern lecture from highway patrolmen. The case highlighted a cautionary moment from law enforcement.
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