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Show CROSSES MARK DEATH SPOTS ALONG ROADS ! i V ' - 'V Each Marker Represents a Fatal Motor Accident. Dotting the sides of Ohio's highways throughout the length of the state at frequent and infrequent intervals stand white crosses. They mark spots where nutomobilists have been killed. Automobile drivers, rounding a sharp curve, In many sections come squarely upon a white cross, or possibly possi-bly two or three, mute reminders that one or more persons have been killed at that spot. Gov. Vic Donahey was responsible for the placing of the crosses. It was his Idea that they would help to cut down automobile fatalities by making drivers more cautious. They have not been installed long enough, however, to draw any conclusions. Many automobile drivers declare they experience a sinking sensation when they suddenly come upon the white crosses. The governor has been condemned for the move on the ground it gives rise to morbid thoughts ;" others oth-ers have praised It as being a good "sedative" for reckless drivers. |