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California Fourth of July traffic deaths show freeway safety gain
California researchers report fewer holiday fatalities with 46 total deaths during the July fourth period. Freeways accounted for eight deaths among 14,640 miles of conventional roads saw 20 deaths. State Highway Engineer J C Womack attributed the record to longer trips and greater freeway use, praising the Highway Patrol city police and county sheriffs.
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Sacramento
California
Division of Highways
Highway Patrol
J. C. Womack
Womack
Golden