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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
6
Abbott House summer program marked halfway with Western Day. Children ages 2 to 11 studied American Indian Mexican and Spanish life in the West through Folk Theater. Activities included morning skits afternoon performances and a campfire on the front lawn with Western attire foods and a hoe down.
President Johnson asks Irvington villagers to improve voter registration and turnout. He told the Mayor and Trustees that no eligible resident should miss registration or voting this election year, urging a special civic effort to reach more Americans at the polls this November.
Fires and burns are the second leading cause of death in home accidents with about 11,600 deaths annually and 6,300 in homes. Nearly 75 percent affect children and the elderly. Property losses exceed 1.75 billion dollars. The Red Cross offers free first aid courses to reduce risk and lists safety rules such as not smoking in bed.
Disjointed tips urge no smoking near flammable liquids and to discard cigarette butts safely. Advice covers keeping extinguishers handy, placing hoses near faucets, guarding fireplaces, using ash trays in cars, and keeping matches from children. Mentions the Irvington Language Group, de la France by Andre Maurois, and Oscar Wilde quotes in a fragmented historical block.
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