Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll Falls Short Of Record
The Associated Press reports Christmas traffic deaths totaled 652 across a three to four day period, below the all time high of 784 set during a four day Thanksgiving observance in 1966. The National Safety Council noted no new record and attributed lower fatalities to the fading public concern for traffic safety.
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Ohio Road Toll Drops Below Forecast For Christmas Weekend
Ohio's Christmas weekend traffic deaths totaled 27, despite treacherous weather that affected travelers. The State Highway Safety Department had forecast 34 deaths for the period 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, compared with 34 last year and 37 during Thanksgiving. A 34 death forecast for New Year's weekend was issued.
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Proxmire credits probes with saving millions on gov t equipment
Sen. William Proxmire says Senate and GAO investigations into contractor use of government equipment will save millions. He cites Pentagon actions to curb misused property and improve Truth in Negotiations Act compliance and records accuracy, aimed at stopping private gain from defense assets.
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S300 Rings Are Stolen
Franklin police report a $300 set of wedding rings taken from under a Christmas tree at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Miller 686 Foster St The rings were a gift and were opened December 20 before being hidden again they disappeared on Christmas morning
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Violent Death After Argument in Vermilion Home
Donald K. Smith, 30, was shot and killed Monday after a dispute at his Vermilion residence. Police say his brother Paul Smith, 33, is in custody on a first degree manslaughter charge.
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