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Dangers in Winfer Driving

Click to see original imageThe tragic death of a Salt Lake woman, from exposure in the mountains of Utah County recentily, offers a grim reminder of the severity of the elements in winter-time, and how dependent we are upon equipment that is subject to breakdowns. The woman and her husband, who came to Utah County to visit relatives, decided to take a pleasure drive into the mountains. They became stranded in Diamond Fork after taking a wrong turn and high-centered their car on a mountain road. The sequence of events that ended in the woman’s death and ultimate rescue and hospitalization of her husband painfully demonstrates how quickly unexpected events can tum to tragedy. The comfort of a heated car can vanish suddenly when something goes wrong. The dangers increase when driving off the beaten path, so to speak, where the chances of passersby coming along are limited. Contemplating the many seasonal safety problems involving cars, the Safe Winter Driving League has issued a number of suggestions that are particularly applicable in winter-time. A few of them; Engine tune-ups can be important in getting through the winter months without mechanical failures ; be sure that windshield wipers, heater-defroster system, and lights are working ; good tires are important all year long but especially on snowy and icy pavements, with snow tires providing additional pulling power in loosely-packed snow ; keep brakes in good working order. So They Suy ”1 have announced on more than one occasion that Israel has become a fait accompli, recognized by the world, and that the two superpowers have undertaken the responsibility for its security and the defense of its existence. As we really and truly seek peace we really and truly welcome dyou to live among us in peace an security.” – President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt addressing the Israeli Parliament. “We would leak to them on a selected basis, draw them into our trust and into our confidence, and then we could shape their reporting through further leaks because they trusted us.” – Frank Sncpli. former analyst for the CIA in Saigon, discussing how the CIA and the United States Embassy in Saigon deliberately provided American newsmen with false information.