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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1966
Page
11
Insurance broker Harold Marshall told a site commission hearing that psychological tests for motorists could help spot risks of violence. He claimed rates might drop if drivers’ license applicants underwent mental screening.
President Johnson signed the Cold War GI Bill into law in a White House ceremony, creating a permanent program of education benefits, housing loans, and limited medical care for veterans with 180 days of service since Jan 31, 1955. The bill costs $24 million more in year one and $18 billion over five years, with about 5 million veterans eligible. Education payments begin June 1, and veterans must complete training within eight years after discharge, with home loan guarantees up to 97,500 through private lending.
Bernard Gavzer argues that drivers are habitually blamed for auto deaths while considering how cars, tires, roads, and weather contribute. He cites 1965 tolls of 49,000 killed and 3.5 million maimed with $8.5 billion in losses and notes pressures on the industry to favor safety over style amid federal and state hearings.
An analysis questions whether safety aids can overcome human error in driving. Experts say even with perfect road standards, impact on fatalities may be limited. The piece notes high driver fault rates, medical drug use affecting alertness, and widespread consumer access to stimulant and sleep aids.
A Chicago man recalls a 26 year old driving incident during a 90 day tranquilizer observation. He states he suddenly felt faint and stopped the car on snowy Hyde Park streets. Researchers warn that social drinkers may contribute to accidents more than once thought.
Doctors note carbon monoxide poisoning could contribute to accidents. Dr Edwin Levine of Edgewater Hospital says repeated exposure, common in winter and enclosed cars with heaters and smokers, can create dangerous cumulative effects. Dr Julian Waller links chronic diseases to 5 to 10 percent of traffic accidents.
A University of Michigan study led by Dr. Melvin L. Selzer and associates found that more than half of drivers in fatal crashes showed some form of mental illness. The research analyzed 72 drivers and suggested temporary emotional crises and impaired driving may occur during such episodes, raising actuarial concerns about life insurance pools.
Washington AP Your 1965 income tax return must be in on or before April 15. Changes are minor and the tax on 1965 income is slightly lower due to a two year tax cut. A 39 penalty applies for failing to list your Social Security number. Read IRS forms and tables. refunds possible if too much tax was withheld. Shields for self employed and military in combat zones receive exemptions. use forms 1040 or 10 and schedules as needed.
In Chicago car owners rush to purchase seat belts ahead of the new Duneis law requiring belts in all cars built in 1961 or later. Auto accessory stores report a last minute push as the deadline arrived.
A 3S year old Houston attorney George El Pletcher has been named Harris County campaign manager for Crawford Martin in the race for attorney general, with a campaign HQ to open and appearances to be announced. He holds a Notre Dame law degree from 1951 and practices in Houston as a partner at Helm Jones and Pletcher.
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