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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

18

Hold It Down Safety Experts Eye Road Toll

Road toll warnings rise as 72 million Americans hit the roads for the Christmas week end. Officials project 660 deaths over the four day period and a total December toll may exceed 1,300. Industry groups urge reduced drinking and safer driving.

Jeffie Lam National Saf - Council Chicago Institute For Safer Living The American Mutual Liability Insurance Co Boston

Highway safety group warns of deadly year end travel

The Institute for Safer Living notes the peak danger period as days shorten and fatigue rises from shopping and partying. The Fraternal Order of Police urges avoiding driving while intoxicated and offers tips such as rolling down a window or talking with passengers to stay awake. The order cites its 40,000 member police force nationwide.

Institute For Safer Living Fraternal Order of Police

Jackson Court Opens January Term Under Default Day

Circuit Judge Clarence E. Wright of Carbondale held default day in Jackson Circuit Court at Murphysboro in preparation for the January term. The term is set to open January 16 with Judge Wright presiding.

Clarence E. Wright Carbondale Jackson Murphysboro Circuit Court Wright

Five Day Forecast Temperatures to Run Above Normal

The forecast indicates daily highs will average 4 to 6 degrees above normal. Normal maximum temperatures are 34 in the north and 43 in the south, with warmer conditions expected across the region.

Drivers Strive to Curb Carnage on Roads

Officials pledge best effort to assist drivers in reducing road casualties and enhancing safety. The brief notes ongoing measures and community cooperation to lower crash rates and protect motorists.

Weather Forecast: Light Rain Tonight Into Thursday

The forecast shows a mild range with normal lows around 18 to 26 inches? Wait. Precipitation expected below .10 inches with a little rain or drizzle tonight and in extreme south Thursday. Minor day to day fluctuations noted.

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