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Show m m m, - - M 0 m .0- m- . Language of Common Sense The growing number of fatal accidents on the. streets and highways has engaged the attention of the White House and soon a serious effort will be made to do something some-thing about it. Last year (1933) a total of 38,300 persons young and old lost their lives in traffic accidents, and the economic loss was placed at 4 billion dollars in hospital and medical costs, property danages and other expenses. The President's Action Committee for Traffic Safety has designated December 15 as Safe Driving Day. It will be observed on a nation-wide basis, under the Committee's sponsorship with the cooperation of various other city, State and national organizations. Efforts are being made in Cedar City in cooperation with this national program. Free Safety checks on cars have been offered during the two days preceding S-D Day by the local garages and various groups in the community are putting emphasis on the program in coordination with the state and national activities. Most of the fatalities charged to traffic accidents and. much of the property damage and other economic losses j could have been prevented if drivers and pedestrians alike would realize their personal responsibility for their own safety as pedestrians, and the safety of themselves and others if they are drivers. Traffic actually is a personal responsibility. re-sponsibility. redestrians cannot overlook their responsibility in reducing re-ducing the traffic toll. Following the laws and applying the courtesies of the road to themselves and others will bring this about. Personal responsibility it's as simple as that. |