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Seat Belts Urged As Cedar Rapids Sees Fatalities Rise
Local traffic safety officials warn that last year 800 Iowans died in crashes and nine Cedar Rapids residents have fallen in 1966. They attribute several deaths to lack of seat belts and advocate wearing restraints to prevent ejection and reduce injuries. The National Safety Council says 5000 lives yearly could be saved by belts. experts urge behavioral change and adherence to safe driving.
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