War Casualties Across Conflicts Highlight Losses
World War II shows 293,986 dead and 670,846 injured, followed by Korea with 33,237 dead and 103,376 injured. Highway era 1949 to 1953 records 180,064 dead and 6,300,000 injured.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
4
The Human Factor In Traffic Deaths And Fears
A stark look at driver error as the primary cause of highway deaths. The piece warns that speed maniacs drunks and hot rod enthusiasts endanger others while predicting a grim future with millions more deaths in the next two decades. It urges responsible driving to spare lives.
Reasons for Fatal Highway Crashes in 1953
A 1953 overview lists speed as the top killer in U S road deaths, with alcohol, physical defects, vehicle condition, vision obstruction, weather, and road conditions as major factors. It notes 100 deaths daily in the U S and cites specific rates for each cause, including unsafe brakes and tires and wet or icy roads.
A Design for Living While Driving Highways
Safety experts warn that avoidable accidents threaten lives on America's streets. Drive at safe speeds, maintain distances, and pass only on level straight roads. Use signals, obey signs, keep clean windshields, and avoid nighttime driving when emotion or fatigue impairs judgment.
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Better Highways Would Help a Lot Outmoded
Traffic bottlenecks form deadly traps and raise car death tolls as U.S. roads lag behind car production. Tax dollars intended for roads are spent elsewhere, critics say. James Cope of Chrysler calls for faster road expansion. Norman Damon of the Automotive Safety Foundation cites 3.75 billion dollars in yearly costs from accidents.
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