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Show JANUARY THE JOURNAL r. Social Security Lav Aids Widow More Stringent Traffic Mrs. Dolores Plaa and Children Control is Seen 10. 19.7! ENGLAND'S QUEEN IN BROADCAST The highway slaughter characterizing Utahs traffic records in 10D2 and recent years are increasing the probabilities of more rigid and stringent regulations in traffic control by state and local governments according to the Utah Safety a year-en- d statement, released today. The impact of the 212 traffic deaths on Utahs streets and high- ways during 10.72 should serve to make us all determined that never again will we repeat such a tragedy, especially when we all know it is so needless and prevent-- ! able. We can forestall these more Council, in rigid and stringent controls, with which we are faced, by the simple exercise of caution by each of us who drive and walk. That, of course, means all of us. The Safety Council pointed out that traffic deaths are now averaging over 2(H) every year in Utah, the injuring of thousands of others, and causing an estimated annual economic loss'. Part of the blame for the record high this year was placed on the fact that an unusually high number of ,$2,(MH,mh Mrs. SAN RAFAEL. CALIF. able the young widow to maintain multiple-deat- h accidents occurred, Dolores Plaa, 23 year old San home their devote to and full time compared with previous years. 22 Rafael, California, widow, on Deboth and to mother father being cember 4 became the persons, for example, were killed her small children. in only accidents. 182 fatal misperson receiving monthly insurance haps were recorded in 1052 as compayments under the social security law. Her children, Larry James, pared with 174 for 1051. Thus, I, and Michele Marie, 1, have joined eight more accident accounted for 8TJKK) youngsters receiving month- ly survivors insurance payments. Mrs. Plaas husband, James P. Plaa, .'to, a telephone line foreman, died November 17. His social security account includes credit for employment by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and for service in the Navy in World War II. Local Private Sent to Japan for Duty WITH THE 2 ITH INFANTRY DIV. IN JAPAN Pfc. Masohiro Mizurki, son of Mr. and Mrs. Masota Mizuke, Kaysville, Utah, recently arrived in Japan and is serving with the 24th Infantry Division. The family will receive survivors benefits of $108.00 each month from social security $13.30 monthly for Mrs. Plaa and $02.80 for each child. Altogether, benefits paid the children alone are scheduled to total $20,03S by the time Michele Marie, the youngest, reaches her 18th birthday. Depending on life ex- pectancy, and whether she remarries, Mrs. Plaa herself may receive payments of from $12, Cx K) to more than $20,000. receiving intensive field training, the 24th is part of the security forces in Japan. Before being rotated out of the line early in 1052, it spent 10 months in Korea. World War II veterans will remember this same division fought on New Guinea and throughout the liberation of the Philippine Islands. The 24th suffered minor casualties from strafing during the infamous Pearl Harbor bombing on Dec. 7, Now These social security payments, 1011. Mizuki entered the Army in Jansupplemented by insurance carried through Mr. Plaas employer and uary 10.11 and is assigned to the a private insurance policy, will en 21th Replacement Company. 35 more deaths this years than last, or better than 4 deaths per accident, The causes of all traffic accidents, which should total well over 1 (, MX during 1052, have been the same as in the past, namely violations of laws and ordinances, negligence and discourtesy, and failure to drive defensively. Defensive driving means watching out for the other fellow. The blame for this years traffic mishaps cannot be placed entirely upon Utahns, however. The council pointed out that 40 of the 182 fatal accidents involved r7 drivers, in which 03 persons were killed, or about 2(7c of the total. Because the fatality totals are necessarily subject to uncontrol-abl- e factors, including sheer luck, the safety council suggest that the total number of accidents is a more dependable index of traffic safety. In that respect, Utahns are holding the line despite increased vehicle registrations and use which multiplies exposure to potential accidents. This is a tribute to the average motorist and traffic enforcement officers. But realizing this, we still cannot tolerate such (slaughter in a supposedly Christianized civilization, the safety council spokesman added. Sandringham, England, Queen Elizabeth II makes the first broadcast of her reign to British subjects in all parts of the world. Such speeches are usually written by the Prime Minister, but she wrote this herself. She expressed gratitude to her people for loyalty and affection" they have shown. (International Radiophoto) FROM HER COUNTRY THE OLD HOME HOME In TOWN .- - c. By STANLEY out-of-sta- te Worlds Worst Air Crash Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just, And he but naked, though locked up in steel, Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted. Housshold Hint MOGHI The Like Home-Sweet-Ho- me Wine Grandma Used to Make PnxbccSooJ BoffMby ft Win Corporation of America Chicago 32, Caoh Corduroy should be washed by dipping it up and down in suds and lukewarm water It should never be washed by rubbing or frictioning. Rough treatment such as wringing and twisting will leave crease marks and mat the soft pile. To remove water, squeeze gently by hand, then roll In a Turkish towel. Knead towel to press out moisture. Unroll and shake vigorously. A Globemaster crashed and burned Base with 134 military perAirforce Larson on here near f home. bound for sonnel aboard MOSES LAKE, WASH. 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