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Show i Cancer Center Slated THE Page Eight Thursday, April 12, 1956 Speed and Drink were I Holiday Road Killers The throttle and the bottle were the big reasons why a record 609 persons were killed in traffic accidents last Christmas. That was the conclusion of the National Safety Council today after a detailed study of 501 of the fatal Christmas holiday accidents, in which 564 persons died. The Council, which wants to find out why holidays are becoming horror days, said similar studies of other holidays would be made in the fu- ture. Speed and drinking had an effect during the Christmas week end almost three times greater than normal, the Council said. Driving too fast for conditions or in excess of the speed limit was a factor in 85 per cent of the fatal accidents compared with an annual average of 35 per cent. Drinking drivers, were involved in 55 per cent of the fatal mishaps, although narmally they are invovled in less than 20 per cent. The above percentages are based on reports which definitely stated whether or not speed and drinking were factors. Despite the heavy influence of speed and drinking, chiefly to blame for boosting the Christmas toll 50 per cent higher than on other December week ends, the Council found that accident types and people involved were much the same as usual. The council said it was surprised, however, by when the acciper dents happened. Fifty-eigh- t cent of the accidents occurred in the first 30 hours of the week end, which began at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at midnight Monday. In fact, as many accidents took place in the first six hours (6 p.m. to midnight Friday) as happened all day on Monday (the final 24 hours of the holiday period). For pedestrian accidents alone, 70 per cent occurred in the first 30 hours, according to the council. More pedestrians were killed in the six hours Friday night (21 per cent) than all day Sunday (18 per cent) or all day Monday (13 per cent). Other facts shown In the council report were: 1. More accidents occurred between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. than any period. The hours other three-hou- r between noon and 3 p.m. were the 78-ho- ur safest. per cent of the accidents happened during dark hours 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Even eliminating the six additional dark hours on Friday night, the ratio was still 70 per cent. 3. The most common type of accident was collision between two or more cars. Next in order were pedestrian and fixed object collisions. 4. In 90 per cent of the accidents only one person was killed. The most serious accident killed four persons. 5. Rural accidents were fewer than normal in relation to urban 2. Seventy-fiv- e n, accidents. In A. FOnSSTIiY-U.S.- The American Cancer Society, Utah division, in cooperation with the Salt Lake County Medical Society, has scheduled a cancer symptom center to be held April 18 at division headquarters, 176 "Ckyoubqfc WITHOUT LIFE-GIVIN- G, WATER. cent of the fatal accidents, only slightly higher than the annual average of 92 per cent. 8. Victims were about the same ages as usual, too, with one-thi4 and one fourth aged aged Almost four out of five victims were males, and these were mostly drivers. 9. The most common driver action contributing to fatal accidents was driving on the wrong side of road or in center of road. Failure to observe a signal or stop sign was second. In only four of the fatal accidents was a mechanical failure or tire blowout mentioned. 10. Pedestrian victims were principally older people four out of ten were 65 years of age or older. In one third of the cases, the pedestrian contributed to the accident by crossing between intersections, stepping from behind a parked car, or walking on a roadway. In two cases, pedestrians were changing tires, and in one he was filling a gas tank when NO ANIMAL, PLANE or HUMAN BEING CAN LONG SURVIVE. FOREST AND rd Salt Lake City eligible for examination all applicants must bring a written referral from any doctor consulted by them during the past year. As the name indicates, complete examinater. tions are not given but are directIn making the announcement, ed at only tnose areas of the body the Cancer Society and the Salt where cancer is thought to exist. Lake County Medical Society wish' For Quality Printing, Phone 9f to point out that in order to be Social Hall Avenue, Salt Lake City. Registration will be held April 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only those persons who register can be examined at the cen- , GRASS-COVER- SLOPES AND FRESH 25-4- STEADY SUPPLIES 15-2- 4. WATER. 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Following the banquet, an outstanding stage show will be presented by members of the Brigham Young University traveling enter- extra Students competed in class A or Class B contests in debate, extemporaneous speaking, oratory and legislative assembly. Entrants were guests of the Associated Students of the University of Utah at a tea Friday after noon and the University hosted the group at a Saturday luncheon at which results were announced, U. debate George Adamson, coach, was director of the meet. Prof. LaVeme C. Bane, of the speech department, supervised the legislative assembly. Judges were U. of U. speech and debate stu Forensics Students From Carbon Rate At State Tournament nt Fight cancer with a checkup and a check, the American Cancer Society advises the public. This means funds for continued cancer control and a physical examination to find cancer while it is early and most curable. tainment units. The purpose of this entertainment is to raise funds for the chapel, and each family is planning to contribute a minimum of ten dollars on this occasion. hearty ...If you like this is Five forensics students from Carbon high school received superior, excellent and good ratings during tha annual state forensic meet Friday and Saturday at the University of Utah. Glenadele Nelson was rated superior in oratory. Joan Pitts received a "good rating in extemporaneous speaking. dents. Craig Shiner rated good, and Phyllis Tatton and Diane Broad-berated excellent in the legislative forum. Some 340 students from 40 high schools entered the tournament which was sponsored by the U. of U. Extension Division and Speech Department. old-tim- e whiskey, rich with flavor, it a treat worth repeating Straio hlB OUR BON STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 86 PROOF ECHO SPRING DISTILLING CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. ANNOUNCEMENT! Mutual attenders in the Wellington Second ward were treated to a special entertainment Wednesday evening of last week when Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Warren and family of Price came to Wellington to present a program on The Family Hour" during the opening sessions of the meeting of the Mutual Improvement Association. This program was sponsored by the special interest class, and Mr. Warren is leader of that class in the Prfbe First ward. Ben Ward and Dean Robertson of Price were home missionary speakers in the Wellington Second ward sacramental meeting Sunday evening. Mr. Robertson also sang a solo, I Walked in Gods Garden, accompanied at the piano by his daughter, Karen. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Branch and Kendell and Rodger, were sons, 75. 7. Males were driving In 94 per Sunday visitors in Provo. 6. The ages of drivers was not much different from the normal pattern. Driver ages in the Christmas study ranged from 13 to 87. 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