U.S. Highways Death Toll Surges in 1969 Traffic
UPI reports that 56,300 Americans died in 1969 traffic accidents with 4.6 million injured. The Insurance Information Institute links highway deaths to costs of about 16.5 billion dollars, driven by medical and wage losses, property damage, insurance, and training costs.
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Dean C. Miller
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New York
U.S
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Night Drivers Warn Of Susceptibility To Accidents
A survey of 300 professional night drivers including police and truckers found night driving produces nearly three times as many accidents as daytime driving. They urged brighter car lighting, iridescent markings, and enhanced reflectorized road markings plus tips on safer night driving and road scanning to keep eyes alert.
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Harry Woehr
Philadelphia
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Want A Better Job Read Norwalk Reflector Help Wanted column
The Norwalk Reflector lists local employment openings and job tips in its help wanted column. Each listing highlights positions, locations, and how to apply, guiding readers toward new opportunities.
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Clarifying Selective Service rules on college deferments
A Q and A discussion explains that no advantage comes from college status or IA delays if the random sequence number is reached. induction proceeds after processing, even near 26 or 35. It covers deferment loss, early birthday draws, Reserve or National Guard entry, voluntary active duty, and where to obtain more information from the local board.
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Reserve
National Guard
Makeshift Bikini Wins Radio Contest in Toledo
Janet X, a real estate secretary, won $45 for being the first woman to appear at Radio WOHO Toledo in a bikini during record subzero weather. She cut the middle out of her one piece suit to qualify, after program director Don Armstrong deemed it ineligible.
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UPI
Janet X
WOHO
Toledo
Mercury
Don Armstrong
Janet
Bahamas
Armstrong
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