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Show Page JANUARY THE JOURNAL 1? -- In U. S. A. 0 13, 1951. 5T Elopers at Wedding 964,000 Die in Car Accidents Since 1900; 35,000 in 1950 01X0 Accident X will kill the millionth American in traffic during 15)31 or early in 15)32, the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies predicted today. Nearly !)l,)i)) men, women and children have died in traffic accidents since I'.wio, the Association declared. The 15)30 toll of more than 33,ono deaths, which reflects fatal a strong upward trend in ac- pointed out that lives were saved in nearly 7,K) after 15)3, highway accidents had killed 3!), 343 persons in ll3f the second worst year in history for national traffic deaths. An all-ocould save crusade highway safety 10, KM) lives this year, postponing the death of Victim X well into Mr. Harvey ut 1032, the veteran safety expert ob- cidents during the past year, indi- served. I earnestly hope that the accicates that the millionth motor faDec. will occur dents next or happening every day this early tality in Jan. 15)32. will constantly remind every year Accident X will not be reported person who dpives or walks that as such, it was pointed out by Juli-e- n Accident X is on its way, Mr. HarH. Harvey, manager of the As- vey concluded, and by learning the sociations accident prevention de- simple w'ays of safety and pracpartment. Its victim, like the Un- ticing them at all times will esknown Soldier just one of the cape becoming its unknown months statistics will be known but to God he said. The new unknown American, typifying a million lives lost in traffic in no years, may be a speeding or drinking drivei, a woman shopper who tries jaywalking, or a child at play in the street. KAYSVILLE Oakleaf camp, Like the Unknown Soldier, Vic- Daughters of Utah Pioneers, will tim X will be a national symbol of meet at the home of Mrs. Mildred sacrifice, Mr. Harvey said, be- Keyes, Thursday evening, January cause nearly all persons killed in IS, at 7:30. The lesson will be given traffic accidents lose their lives by Mrs. Robena Ence, and will be nedlessly. If victim X should The Journal and Diary of Wilbecome a lasting symbol of the con- liam Marston. stant need for greater highway safety and thus spurs the entire nation into action that decreases traffic deaths and injuries, he declared, this new unknown American will save countless lives by losing his own and also will' rest in honored glory. Whether the impending death of Victim X is postponed a month or six months, depends on how seriously every American who drives and walks accepts a personal responsibility in the 15)31 homefront war to reduce highway: accidents, Mr. Harvey observed, very months respite for the victim of Accident X will mean a saving of about 3,000 lives, he pointed out. Accident X is just around the corner, Mr. Harvey continued. Its nearness should remind all of us, every day this year, that automobiles will kill another, million people in the next 30 years instead of 30 years, unless Americans become quickly and firmly safety-conscioand each one does his part in pre- Oakleaf DUP Sets Meet Sam ffljEtfo ) M Wffib fim Wtefia? Gkfla? No chasing down basement steps to turn water on. No worries about children its venting traffic accidents. Every person who doesnt is nominating himself to become Victim X, or the statistic of some other accident that is just around the corner. The rapidly mounting accident rate shows that we are fast becoming a nation of habitual traffic gamblers. Millions of drivers and pedestrians need a real session of to teU themselves how often they are. breaking the traffic rules that mean safety to all. When millions of Americans stop this gambling in traffic, the accident toll will drop rapidly. soul-searchi- ng hatever the weather, travel by Union Pacific. Take advantage of the convenience of regular schedules. Relax in comfortable Pullmans or y coach seats as you speed over the rails. Arrive refreshed downtown at your destination, and rent a car on your arrival. Enjoy delicious prime ribs of beef the featured meal in January on all Union Pacific diners. rest-eas- Nom Numskull perfectly safe. ' No waiting for water to hea- Loh! V- I - ths always ready. No scalding from overheating. DUY U. 5. SAVINGS BONDS YOU WRAP !fra:i ravan iStaffits Union Pacific Railroad ticket agent. 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