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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1959
Page
3
Nebraska plans an 18 day holiday traffic crackdown starting 4 pm Friday through 8 pm Jan 4 1960 with 31 new patrolmen on solo duty. Radar and air surveillance will aid enforcement as Gov Ralph Brooks urges careful driving for travelers homeward.
The article surveys New Year practices worldwide. It notes U S church services and parties, European gift exchanges tracing to ancient Rome, and royal gift traditions linked to Strenia. Scotland uses a first-footer for luck, while China buys new shoes and Portugal aims to wipe debts with year-long impact.
The council lists major hazards for holidays including falls from toys on floors and improper use of chairs, plus fire risks from decorations. It advises keeping trees cold until use, trimming the trunk, and placing the tree away from heat with a water-filled base to reduce fire danger.
CHICAGO The National Safety Council warns the highway and the home are top holiday danger spots. The year end sees thousands injured in traffic and home accidents with December the deadliest month and alcohol often fueling crashes. Drivers bear moral responsibility for safety.
Community message urges residents to attend church this Sunday for Christmas and New Year observances.
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