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Terrace Bay News, 19 Mar 1975, p. 9

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[9,2 1975 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE 9 Seat belts mean greater safety. This is what Ontario is doing to make sure people know it ~ 'and wear them! So your Ontario Government is spon- soring an intensive educational program to persuade drivers and passengers--and children, too--to wear a seat. belt even on short drives. The symbol of this program is the sign shown. It's a reminder to "Buckle up for safety." You'll be seeing it often along Ontario streets and highways. It's part of a plan to help protect you, your family, and everyone in the province --to help Ontario residents live better, longer. And to make doubly-sure of it, the govern- ment has prepared interesting, informative booklets, a film, and a special school pro- gram on the importance of wearing a seat belt. For more information on seat belt safety, : write: In 1973, 2000 people were killed and nearly Public and Safety Information Branch, 100,000 injured in car accidents here in Ministry of Transportation and Ontario! Tragic? Sure. But even more tragic Communications, when 'you consider that many of these 1201 Wilson Avenue, people could have been saved by one simple Downsview, Ontario. M3M 1J8. action. Buckling a seat belt. Scientific evidence proves that seat belts Ministry of Transportation reduce the chance of death or injury in a car and Communications accident by 50%! John Rhodes, Minister 2; ee na t Government of Ontario ; William Davis, Premier

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