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Lack of Concern A Factor In Lightning Toll Rise
The NSC warns that lightning deaths and injuries may be rising as public concern drops. It notes 1957 lightning fires killed 180, with 20.8 percent more deaths than 1956, and estimates 600 Americans may die and 1500 injured in 1958 by lightning and its effects. The piece covers historic beliefs, hazards, protection guidance, and the role of suburban living in exposure.
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