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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1954

Page

7

Auto Belt Safety Endorsed By Lab Tests In Buffalo

Buffalo AP report details Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory tests using dummies “Thick Man” and “Half-Pint” to measure seat belt effectiveness. Safety belts prevent severe head and chest injuries in crashes and could cut personal injuries from 1,500,000 yearly. Engineering experts believe design tweaks plus belts save lives as speeds rise toward 25 to 50 mph.

Kucinski Kocinski Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Inc Alvin G. Smith Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Buffalo N. Y Cornell University Edward R. Dye Corall University

Secretary Says Navy Can Carry out a Blockade

The secretary stated the U S navy could enforce an effective blockade of Red China if ordered by the president. He noted decisions would rest with Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles while Senate leaders push for action.

Navy Washington Ubing China U. S. Navy CBS Capitol Cloak Red Thomas Eisenhawke John Foster Dulles Senate Republicary Wiliam Knowland Ar. Eisenhower San Siti

Dr Kopecky to Address Cedar Rapids Social Planners

Cedar Rapids city physician Dr Kanocky will speak at a Cedar Rapids Council of Social Planning luncheon Tuesday. The Health section event at the YMCA covers Health Needs and Services in Cedar Rapids. Reservations by calling council office at 4 3571 before 10 am Tuesday.

Kanocky Cedar Rapids

Safe Driving Day urged by national traffic safety effort

Pat McPartland reports on a national Safe Driving Day to be observed December 15 aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities by urging all drivers and pedestrians to follow traffic laws and courtesy. The piece explains dangers like carbon monoxide from exhaust and urges proper exhaust maintenance and safe idling practices amid winter driving risks.

Niccnvision United States Lee Jlo

Optimist Christmas Tree Lot Opens Daily for Charity

The Optimist Club launches a Christmas tree lot to fund youth work under the slogan Friend of the Boy. It operates daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m with Project Chairman Welly Milder guiding sales of deposit cards through Optimist members and participating youth groups. Trees may be bought by anyone, but cardholders are urged to pick up early, with a trailer staffed around the clock at Tot and Valouncer.

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New Way of Avoiding Accidents Explained

Detroit researchers John Cummings and Harold Smith outline eight driving rules to reduce crashes. The study, praised by the National Safety Council, emphasizes aim at your target, keep eyes moving, scan ahead, blend with traffic, leave an out, catch drivers eyes with signals, maintain traction, and smooth braking to prevent skids. Emphasizes habit formation to reduce lifetime accident risk.

Eisenhower John 8. Wbrren Detroit INS John Cummings Harold Smith National Safety Council Automobile Insurance U.S Arivere Cummings Sraith Asbrupt Ptdestrian Flick

Police Case Spurs Debate Over Juvenile Driving Lesson

In Menico City a police report states Officer Jean Paul Islas took a 15 year old, Enrique Urbing, drunk and then gave him a driving lesson, prompting inquiry into police conduct and alcohol department procedures.

Menico City Jean Paul Islas Enrique Arne Promptis Department of the Central of Alcohoties

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