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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
14
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Turnpike as the safest road in the nation with 18 fatalities in 1948 out of 468 accidents. Turnpike officials cite inexperience inattentiveness and indifference as main causes and urge defensive driving among drivers on all roads.
Gilbert warned that road safety depends on individual drivers with no tolerance for belligerence. From 1940 to 1948 turnpike travelers logged about 1.25 billion miles. The Safety bureau notes daytime accidents rise on dry roads while nationwide data show four to one night accidents. most 1948 incidents stemmed from traffic violations, with 297 such cases. Driving too fast for conditions ranked second in causes.
Lawrence county farmers produced a good crop but must manage harvesting and storage carefully to maintain quality. Controlling insects and rats is essential to protect grain and maximize profits for the growers.
Farmers are advised on timely combining to reduce grain cracking and weathering. Guidance covers adjusting combines, avoiding moisture issues, and processing after dew, rain, or cloudy weather. A new report notes SRA payments to war veterans totaled 960,850 in the week ending June 17 across 48,402 checks per State Treasurer Barber.
Eighteen year old George Dingler from Pleasantville New Jersey has been signed by the Philadelphia Athletics and sent to the Lexington Club in the North Carolina State League. An Athletics official says Dingler was an all state catcher for two years and he received a signing bonus.
Harrisburg reports the Bureau of Highway Safety revoked 61 driving cards and suspended 593 others during the week ending June 10. Privileges were restored for some as part of the department's actions.
Harrisburg. Charles R. Barber State Treasurer announced disbursements for relief programs. The statement outlines funds allocated to aid efforts and confirms timely distribution to eligible recipients across jurisdictions.
Federal Assistance totaled $465,636.35 during the week ending June 22. Payments were made in 34,870 checks.
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