Highway slaughter drives nation to act in 1947 toll
The report details 32 000 killed and 1 100 000 injured in 1947 road crashes led by reckless driving, speed, and alcohol. It recalls a Indiana bus crash and declares road safety urgency with stark scenes to alarm motorists, urging action and stronger campaigns.
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Dewey Aide Calls Maw Charge Rubbish In Teachers Row
James C. Hagerty, Dewey's executive assistant, dismissed as rubbish a claim by Governor Maw of Utah that Dewey slurred the teachers' lobby. Dewey, resting on his farm, gave no direct comment. The dispute recalls past salary debates and a strike in Buffalo that led to anti strike legislation.
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