11 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
1
A 1967 analysis notes the automobile’s economic impact. It cites $34 million daily in accident costs, equaling roughly half the Vietnam war daily outlay and a yearly per person bill of $62.14, framing the costly tradeoffs of motor vehicle use.
US Geological Survey geologists reassess Nevada's Comstock Lode using modern methods. They map the Comstock Fault beyond Virginia City and identify at least two concealed deposits with potential for private exploration. The effort is part of the Interior Department Heavy Metals Program seeking domestic metal clues. No Lost Dutchman Mine clues found.
Ohio county news brief shows publication details for Pontiac Daily Leader in Pontiac Illinois. It lists editors General Manager and office location. Includes subscription rates and miscellaneous notices.
A special report notes Livingston County's accident toll from the U S Public Health Service data for the year ending January 1 1957. It records 29 local resident fatalities with autos causing 16 deaths and a population based rate of 70 per 100 000, above national and regional figures. The National Safety Council tallies 112 000 deaths with 53 100 from motor vehicles and 28 500 from home accidents. non fatal injuries reach 10 800 000. The U S council pegs total U S accident costs at 21.3 billion with Livingston County contributing about 5 510 000 based on local average loss per accident.
Readers share perspectives on childless couples seeking adoption, bicycle safety laws, and marriage-driven citizenship. Peggy from Pennsylvania urges print of her view on adoption obstacles, while M.S. argues safety needs and driver fault. The Flea questions automatic citizenship via marriage, Ann Landers clarifies five-year path to U.S. citizenship and offers her guide.
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday evening December 4 at 6 30 p m. Members families and the Lutheran Layman's League joined for a potluck supper followed by a film This is the Life with a Christmas story. Mrs Leola Stamps led carols and hymns with Mrs Lester Sengpiel at the piano. About 60 people attended.
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