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Show HILL TOP TIMES June 20, 1980 Helmed The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported to Congress that motorcyclists who choose not to wear helmets are at least three times more likely to die of head injuries than helmeted riders. In its report examining the effects of helmet law repeals, NHTSA said that 27 states have either repealed or substantially weakened helmet use laws. One consequence, NHTSA said, was a 46 percent jump in total from 3,132 in 1976 to motorcycle deaths , 4,850 in 1979. Critics of helmet use laws had argued that part of the increase was due to increased use of motorcycles, yet NHTSA has determined that motorcycle sales and registrations have remained virtually level during that time. Beginning in 1967 and until 1976, a federal highway safety standard required that all states enact scave heead mmeay and enforce mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. California, Utah and 16 Page 21 MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES PER 10.000 MOTORCYCLES H 1953-197- 9 Illinois were the only states that failed to comply. In 1976 the U.S. Congress passed a law revoking federal sanctions against states not complying with the helmet standard. The 15H A 14H CO uji accompanying graph depicts the decrease and then the increase in fatalities during these periods. A University of California study, involving 899 motorcycle crashes in Los Angeles, and analysis of 3,600 other crash reports, showed that the "use of a safety helmet is the single critical factor in the prevention or reduction u 13H QC O - o 2 o 8 2 12H of head injury." Only 23 percent of the riders fatally injured were wearing helmets and only one helmeted rider died of head injuries. The 77 percent fatally injured who were not wearing helmets "died" for their conviction that no one could 40 Helmet "1 DC Laws Became Effective Between a. 10-- 1966-196- 9 4 9.7 9.4.-- 27 States Repealed or Weakened Helmet Laws Between 1 - r- make them wear a helmet. Motorcycle riders at Hill AFB, don't die for your conviction. Wear your helmet. 1976-197- 8.H 9 7H Vofte: does count ? The upcoming national election can be compared with a large national survey with one major difference. Your-- vote combined with others will determine the political party, the elected individuals and the political philosophy for the next few years. But if a large segment of population becomes apathetic and believes it' really has no say, then that population is in grave danger the danger of losing its form of government and ultimately its freedom. 1 -- You need only to read your history books to realize this is true. Vote. (AFNS) I 1965 1960 1970 1980 1975 YEAR if 'BIG Enough To Serve, small Enough to Care" WTON HILLS MALL Phone 766-345- 6 mm IFASfflUflPRT save you GREAT 's on your prescriptions. Compare our prices. eano 10 ogam of claims to SHJRHRaiEIHl IHIW m w FREE SET-UP- S nnr & DEER-DY0- D Z2 rnnE FMFnnr Fn Behind Sears Above Newgate Honda I "x DROPS A-D--C with Fluoride 2 A. oz. FOR INFANTS Am PEE! $fl79 II ' An you tired of crowded camp grounds? Tired of driving for hours onty to discover the crowd beat you there? Then hen's something you've been looking for. Echo Creek Ranches contain almost 5.000 acres of soma of Utah s moat toautiful wilderness. Moose. Dear. Ek. Beaver and all those other little critters Kva right on your property. Each Pared Contains 20 ACRES or Mora. The onty crowd will be the one you bring with you. This natural wild life preserve is almost right In your own backyard: 55 miles to SIX. 48 milestoOgden. 2S to Evanston ... probably less than 1 hour from where you're sitting right now. Parcels available on terms anyone can afford. Prices start at $12,000 (remember that's for 20 acres or mora) and 10 DOWN get you tltte to your parcel (That's right . you own ft) owner financing allows you 30 Years to pay off the balance of 10 APR also great investment. Lever age plus tax benefits of long term financing Attar years of personal enjoyment, you'l probably be able to sell at . It substantial profits. you Ska to get away from I al and enjoy nature s unspoiled peace and . . . dont mas tret opportunity k) own your wilderness retreat. Expire) f ft 12 Oz. 534-135- 7, Day or Night Or Mr. Norton Days 322-057- 3, $folB9 Expires HTT J) Sisnpoo or Conditioner u HTT r Bc!d n Electric Alarm so-tu- Expiree This Hem requires a prescription. We'll gladly call your doctor. VALUACLE COUPON So (1 HOUR FROM H.A.F.B.) Call (SLC) iYAZfflE ICQCapsufes This Hem requires a prescription. We'll gladly call your doctor. ' VALUABLE COUPON ' r Rx Reg. 2.19 VALUAOM COUPON $68 1 Ep4c.t0-8- 0 HTT J L 1 1 1 J VJUMASIB . "eg-3.1- 3 COUPON HTT UJ |