Nation of Killers Could Be Label For Us Americans
New York officials warned that heightened traffic enforcement is essential to curb the rising highway toll. Bureau figures show first quarter 1956 traffic deaths up 10 percent year over year, with projected annual losses of about 42,130 deaths and 10 million accidents if trends persist. Memorial and Independence Day periods loom as potential disaster without measures.
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Bew
York
Toda
Boate
State Senator Urges Tougher Highway Enforcement
A speech argues fewer deaths come from longer drives and cites statistics on 26 000 daily accidents and 2 000 000 yearly pleasure trips ending in disaster. The speaker urges governors to boost enforcement, urges mayors to act, and calls for removing reckless drivers from the road. Strong emphasis on speeding violations and drunk driving as key causes.
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Ius Pian
National Conference of State Safety
National Guard
Coos County Pioneer Seeks Legislature Seat
In a campaign statement Minnie King announces candidacy for state legislature. She vows to keep taxes low as a taxpayer, improve schools, and foster better labor-industry relations. The notice is dated May 18 and presents her as a former wage earner and employer.
Pacific Power Plans Five Year Development Program
Pacific Power and Light announces a five year construction program costing over 157 million dollars to meet growing electricity demand. The 1955 annual report shows revenue of 44.36 million, up 9.3 percent, and net income of 6.997 million before taxes.
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Pacific Power & Light
Pacific Power & Light Company
Paul B. McKee
Pacific Power
Pacific N
Pacific Power System
Highway Natural Instinct Featured In Transportation Note
A brief note highlights the tendency of drivers on highways to rely on innate instincts while navigating. The article emphasizes caution and awareness for motorists to reduce accidents and improve safety on busy routes.
Friendly Circle and Birthday Dinners Highlight Local Notices
The page reports Mrs. A R Davenport opening her home to the Friendly Circle of the Methodist church for a meeting led by Mrs. Ray Epperson. It also notes a pre Mothers Day and birthday dinner for Mrs. Signe Dayton at her home with several guests listed and a birthday celebration for Mrs. Dayton.
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A. R. Davenport
Friendly Circle
The
Methodist Church
Ray Epperson
Devdas
Elmer Bell
Signe Dayton
VFW Auxiliary Poppy Sale Planned After Friday Meeting
The VFW Auxiliary discussed selling poppies this month at St Michael's parish hall with Mrs. Chris Ralph presiding. Delegates were chosen to attend the department encampment set for Sunday May 27 at 1 30 p m in Gold Beach.
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Roe
Sale
VFW
St. Michael’s
Chris Ralph
Gold Beach
Oregon Nevada California Fast Freight Ad Notice
Freight service offer from Stan Coquille Oregon promoting fast handling of small pieces between Oregon Nevada and California. unclear contact details and dates in the fragment.
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