Ohio bids opened on eight highway projects in 1960
Ohio’s State Highway Department opened eight highway bids totaling 1.21 million dollars for projects across Athens Butler Miami and Brown counties including a new Ohio 128 bridge in Butler County and resurfacing Ohio 70 near Troy. Apparent low bidders include Engle Construction Walter L Follmer Wan der Mason Blazer & Gilchrist with completion dates through 1961. The department also awarded 12 herbicidal spraying contracts covering 7 500 miles in 52 counties and one seeding job as part of the year’s work.
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U S Road Deaths Rise Alarming January Toll
The National Safety Council reports U S traffic deaths rose 4 percent in January from 2750 to 2870. Six states Michigan Illinois Ohio Missouri New Jersey and South Carolina accounted for 192 of the increase. NSC president Howard Pyle urged heightened driver vigilance and enforcement.
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