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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
9
The article notes rising drunken driving incidents and deaths, with one in five fatal crashes involving alcohol and a quarter of adult pedestrians killed last year having been drinking. It discusses enforcement challenges, public awareness gaps, legal loopholes, and the need for strong public backing for anti drunk driving measures.
Oregon reports 20 traffic fatalities in April, down from 28 a year earlier, marking a 2 percent decrease. Secretary of State Earl T. Newbry announced the continued trend in improving road safety.
In a 1947 48 context rural deaths still dominate fatality totals as spring and summer approach. Newbry warns speed is the killer and urges slower driving to save lives. Fenner notes growing alumni activity and Oregon State University outreach, while Knoll promotes thoughtfulness in traffic safety campaigns.
Research shows that even small alcohol exposure harms coordination and distance judgment. Drivers owe it to themselves, their families, vehicle occupants, and others on the highway to refrain from driving after drinking.
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