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A-CAROLINA TESTS SAT, JULY 27. 8374 Leber Day Trclfic Safety Hints Given Tha Labor Day weekend marks officially the end of aummer vacation. Make your holiday one which will be a happy and enjoyable occasion, ft wont be pleasant if you're involved in a traffic collision. Last year, there were 1,182 traffic collisions over the Labor Day weekend. 25 people were killed and 788 injured. These are not just statistics they are hard facts. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Boyd C. Miller says, "Don't be one of those people this year, have a happy holiday but come home safely." The Labor Day holiday period 6 P.M., August 30, 1974 through Midnight, September 2; 1974 is a dangerous time on our streets and highways. Last year, 25 persons were killed and 788 injured in 1,184 traffic collision. Excessive speed was one of the principal violations. Comrissioner Boyd C. Miller says, "The wise driver takes times to observe the speed limits and the rules of the road. Don't let a traffic accident spoil your holiday. Check your speedometer and then your driving habits, one bad one could kill you,". There were 1,182 highway traffic collisions on North Carolina streets and highways last Labor Day weekend. Traffic law violations were involved in 1,084 of these collisions. Most of these accidents would have been avoided if the driver hadn't violated a traffic law. When you're a driving motorist, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Boyd C. Miller says, "Stay within the law, obey the rules of the road. They were made for your protection. Have a safe and happy holiday." There's a holiday weekend cp m i ng u p and the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles Boyd C. Miller, Jr. has these suggestions for trip ' planners. Think about them seriously. Consider, for example, the consequences before you step into the car after having a few for the road. Consider them before you decide you have reach your destination at a particular time regardless of traffic or the speed limit. If you accept your responsibility for alert, considerate driving, you'll avoid that accident that could seriously impair your entire future. Think about it while there is time. 25 persons .were killed over the long Labor Day weekend last year and 788 were Injured because of a traffic collison on the streets and highways of North Carolina. Have a happy -te-WiMvWiv-: Livingstone Staffer Gets Doctorates SALISBURY Robert E. Boyd and Joseph C. Settle, .iiv uivusgatuiie College faculty staf f have been awarded doctoral degrees. Dr. Boyd, associated professor of chemistry, who joined the Livingstone faculty in '1967, received the bachelor's degree in chemistry from Tennessee State University and the master's degree in organic chemistry from Fisk University. A native of Clarksville, Tenn. Dr. Boyd previously nerved as research chemist at the National Institute of - HMItn and n horn lit- at ha it c Public Health Service, both in .Washington, D.C. Other schools where he has taught Include Prairie View A. and; M. College, Morristown College, Kentucky State College, and Shaw University. He b a member of Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society and was president of Beta Pi Chapter from 1971 through 1973. , The Ph.?DY degree In Pbarmacental Sciences (Medical Chemistry) was conferred upon Dr. Boyd by the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Settle, who joined the Livingstone staff In 1969, received the AB degree from Winston Salem State Universtly, and the AM degree from North Carolina Central University, - . ' I 1 -. i - . , - . ( I NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR Albert N Whitino rioht i. .knwn greeting Mikhail Baka, Chief of Mission for the track team from the USSR, which met the United States team in Durham in July. Interpreting for the two men is lioudmila lljashevaskaja of the Soviet Union. Dr. Whiting, whose university co-soonsored the event, said of the meetino "Mr Ria hac nniv -L.... ift. ..J. r " . . ' . . " """ nu-iui tw woras 01 tngiisn, ana i nave no Russian, but we were able to communicate very well. holiday, but think before you have one for the road. This Labor Day Weekend coming up means 78 hours of holiday pleasures for most North Carolinans. Are you planning a trip? Do you know that 25 persons lost their lives on- the streets and highways of North Carolina last year during this -same weekend? Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Boyd C. Miller says, "This will be one of the most dangerous weekends of the year and while you are planning your trip, plan to observe the rules of the road." Have a safe and happy holiday. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Boyd C. Miller says, "This Labor Day weekend remember the slogan, Be your brother's keeper." Last year on this weekend, 25 persons were killed and .788 injured. Speeding arid driving under the influence were the top violations. This Labor Day weekend you are encouraged to drive rested and relaxed. Stay alert to the drinking and reckless drivers, stay within the speed limit. Do your part by observing all the traffic laws. It could save your life. . BARGAIN BUYING TIME! Over 500 74 Models in Stock n l orana n - 1074 SI 1 Now mm : , hp n , "' 11 in Special Price $2, 569.00 OUTSTANDING SAVINGS NOW! Come See Us! - SASY TO DO BUSINESS WTH I ' mi nuaxo.vw ' M0 1 Main St., 0wtilwn Durham 0PEII fill 9 P Ph. 682-0451 i ' wmimmnuna NU-TREAD TIRE CO. 401 Foster St. Phone 682-5795 ) zS We re closing all our. 74 Pontiacs out at Coggin Pontiac. Right now, we have a spccul group ol ' 74 Pontucs that were selling tor just $1 .00 Over invoice Price, plus $89.30 for delivery and handling. 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