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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1966

Page

5

New Safety Law Sets Standards for 1968 Cars

Washington AP The auto safety law directs the commerce secretary to establish safety standards for 1968 model cars by January 31 1967. It sketches 26 standards including seat belts crash pads safety glass four way flashers bumpers windshields wipers glare control and rear air features with stricter government purchasing aiming to push manufacturers toward universal adoption.

Washington Secretary of Commerce General Services Administration Welfare Department U.S Haddon

Don't Expect Too Much Too Soon Urges Traffic Safety Chief

Washington AP Dr William Haddon Jr named to head the new traffic safety program warns that results may take time and many measures will not affect totals until 1967 end. He says initial federal standards will guide 1968 models with state programs by 1968 end or risk losing funds. He notes ongoing road toll rises while awaiting effect of new laws and safety tech.

Washington William Haddon Jr Johnson Nifrough Senate Hadam East Orange N.J Massachusetts Institutee of Technology Harvard Medical School Haddon New York State Department of Health Wbssk

Red Guards Seek New Hong Kong Name Oppose Imperialism City

Reports from travelers say Red Guards in Hong Kong want to rename the city to Oppose Imperialism City or Expel the Imperialists City to protest Communist China. They warn letters would carry the new name if implemented. Hong Kong remains a British colony.

Hong Kong Red Guards China Ong Kong

Passing With Yellow Line in Kentucky Driver Lane

Frankfort reports a traffic rule change as Ken outlines a yellow line marking on the driver's lane. The measure aims to speed traffic flow along routes through the eastern mountains and improve safety.

Frankfort, Ky Kenon Ane

Virginia road toll rises. seven deaths in two crashes

The Virginia highway toll for the year reached 746 with seven deaths in two double fatality crashes. Cecil DeGhee 29 of Henry and Harod Cox 23 of Martinsville died in a head on collision on State Route 605 near Mount. Angela Groves 3 and David Groves 9, of an unnamed locality, were among the victims. Albert Chester Jr 43 of Norfolk injured when his car wrecked on a city street. George Watkins Jr 40 of Axton killed when his car struck a guard rail in Pittsylvania County.

Associated Press Rocky Mount Cecil DeGhee Henry Donald Cox Martinsville Mount Norfolk Albert John Chester Jr Axton George Lee Watkins Jr Axtag Priday Pittsylvania County

Most Beautiful Needlecraft Patterns Catalog Intro

A sales blurb promotes a cozy floral knit set for girls, priced patterns with mailing fees. Pattern 7377 notes sizes small to large and cute date with Dad styling. Also adverts 210 Needlecraft Designs catalog and quilt books with prices and mailing details.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Friends to honor veteran legislator in Warrenton

Friends of Rep. Howard W. Smith will honor the 83 year old legislator at a testimonial dinner on September 23 at the Warrenton armory. Del. Tom Frost said the event is open to all Smith friends and sponsors include Frost. Smith was defeated in the Democratic primary by Del. George C. Rawlings Jr. of Fredericksburg bidding for a 19th term.

Warrenton Howard W. Smith Warrenton Armory Judge Smith Del Tom Frost Warrentone Net Smith George C. Rawlings Jr Frederickseburg

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