Nebraska Rural Safety Project Wins Traffic Engineering Award
A rural highway project in Nebraska reduced auto accidents by 91 percent after removing an unnecessary traffic signal and adding stop signs and warnings. The entry, submitted to the 1950 Getting Results Through Traffic Engineering contest, won first prize of $100 for J. Edward Johnston, Lincoln Neb, state traffic engineer, Nebraska department of roads and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
J. Edward Johnston
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
U.S. 30
Schuyler
Johnston
N. Boate
Associaion
Tennessee
Louisiana
North Carolina
Virginia
Carfornia
Michigan
Boate
Atlantic City to New York radio stars and safety study
A collage of entertainment notes on Frank Sinatra and Alan Young, plus a detailed report from the National Association of Insurance and Surety Companies on traffic engineering results. It covers highway safety improvements, case histories, and the impact on accidents and deaths across seven states including Nebraska and California.
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Frank Sinatra
Florida
New York
Port
Grand Rapids
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
John Street
N. Y
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Recounted
A scrambled crossword clue list presents across and down entries with numbers and partial letter hints. The mixed set includes gods, verbs, body parts, measurements, and common nouns, some with typos and formatting issues.
Covenant God in Bible teaches living personal relation
The April 15 1951 lesson argues the God of the Bible is the living covenant God who initiates with humanity. It stresses God’s personality, will, and mercy, and that He makes terms with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, inviting all who will follow to be His people in a sacred relationship.
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CBS
Denny Wilson
Universal
Jimmy Durante
Walter Brennan
Indian Lodge
Joseph
Oregon
RKO
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
Man
Dr. Reynolds
Korea
Issac
Lover's Quarrel and a Hidden Photo Behind the Piano
A sister’s heartbreak over a failed romance with a druggist leads to a public quarrel and a jealous scene. The narrator hides the photograph behind the piano, triggering months of hurt and angry words as friends try to mend the rift.
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Bess
Clyde
Isd
Ocoek
Piller
Benes
Grassroots taxpay ers bear expense of RFC deals and frauds
A Patterson byline piece surveys scandals from the BFC mink coats to White House stenographers, noting taxpayer costs of RFC loans to corporations and past grafts. It recalls wartime grafts on roads in Mexico and Central America, and the Alcan highway project, linking investigations to promotions and later postings.
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RFC
Wright A. Patterson
Vaughn
White House
Tacoma
Senate
B.F.C
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Mexico
Central America
Eth Ieee Aa
Airplane Weathervane Delights Children and Adults
A tiny wind driven airplane weathervane spins its propellers in a gentle breeze, bringing delight to children and grownups alike. It’s a simple, fun craft that turns on the wind and sparks imagination.
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Nebraska Rural Safety Project
Aveny
Inez Gerhard
Simce Virginie Mayo
Bank and Board
Alan Young
California
Howard Hughes
Paramount
Young
Androcles and
The
Jose Ferrer
Androcles
Alan
Seein
Ebraska
Schuyler, Ned
U.S
Nebraska 15
Frane Sinatra
Hawaiian Island
Goa
Herahiry
Sym
India
Quick
Pale
Bony
Adecra
Eels
Ize
Dr. Foreman
Fiction
Lover
Sasinyi
Pearl Harbor
Alcan
Germany
Army of Occupation
Kellogg's
Tegg Ve
America
Wits Mates
Justatard
E. Pinkham
Veceta
Dia
E. Punkhan
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