Comr Kennedy orders rigid enforcement of traffic rules after 4 ptl are injured, 1 seriously, while on emergency traffic duty; lists 14 moving violations

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433 DIE ON ROADS AS HOLIDAY TOLL POINTS TO RECORD; 44 Killed in Fires and 51 in Other Mishaps -- Crashes in City Rise Sharply DAY ALMOST SPRINGLIKE Colder Weather in Prospect, With Temperature Drop Tonight to Low 20's DEATHS IN TRAFFIC POINT TO NEW HIGH

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1955Evan Bayh, American lawyer and politician, 46th Governor of Indiana^[†]

Birch Evans "Evan" Bayh III is an American politician who served as the 46th governor of Indiana from 1989 to 1997 and as a United States senator representing Indiana from 1999 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he served on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board under President Joe Biden.

Historical Context for December 26, 1955

In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people^[†]

Headlines from December 26, 1955

Communique Is Issued; REDS OF GERMANY AND CHINA IN PACT

Senators Will Study Auto Sale Practices; SENATORS TO SIFT CAR SALE TACTICS

President Attends Church First Time Since Attack; PRESIDENT HEARS PRAYER FOR PEACE

City Police Alerted To Cut Car Crashes; POLICE GET ALERT FOR TRAFFIC VIGIL

433 DIE ON ROADS AS HOLIDAY TOLL POINTS TO RECORD; 44 Killed in Fires and 51 in Other Mishaps -- Crashes in City Rise Sharply DAY ALMOST SPRINGLIKE Colder Weather in Prospect, With Temperature Drop Tonight to Low 20's DEATHS IN TRAFFIC POINT TO NEW HIGH

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Historical Context for December 26, 1955