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The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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At least 413 persons were killed in accidents over the three-day Memorial weekend in the US, with 253 in traffic crashes, 87 drownings, and 73 in fires, falls, airplane mishaps, and other accidents. California's 47 deaths led the nation, followed by Illinois (35) and Ohio (26).
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SEATTLE - At least 413 persons were killed in accidents over the three-day Memorial week end, traditional opening of the summer resort and travel season.
The score: 253 killed in traffic crashes; 87 drownings; 73 deaths in fires, falls, airplane mishaps and other accidents.
The period survey was from 6 p.m. in all time zones Friday until Monday at midnight.
The toll on the highways-jammed with some 30,000,000 autos over the extended holiday period- exceeded the estimate of 215 deaths by the National Safety Council.
Sunny skies lured millions to outings in the first long week end of the spring season.
This year's accidental death toll compared to an unofficial 404 over a similar period in 1947. The 1946 count was 292.
California's 47 violent deaths led the nation. Illinois ranked second with 35 fatalities, while Ohio was third with 26.
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United States
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Three Day Memorial Week End, From 6 P.M. Friday Until Monday At Midnight
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413 killed: 253 in traffic crashes, 87 drownings, 73 in fires, falls, airplane mishaps and other accidents. california 47, illinois 35, ohio 26.
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At least 413 persons were killed in accidents over the three-day Memorial week end, traditional opening of the summer resort and travel season. The score: 253 killed in traffic crashes; 87 drownings; 73 deaths in fires, falls, airplane mishaps and other accidents. The period survey was from 6 p.m. in all time zones Friday until Monday at midnight. The toll on the highways-jammed with some 30,000,000 autos over the extended holiday period- exceeded the estimate of 215 deaths by the National Safety Council. Sunny skies lured millions to outings in the first long week end of the spring season. This year's accidental death toll compared to an unofficial 404 over a similar period in 1947. The 1946 count was 292.