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Volunteer Vehicle Safety Checkup Program
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A safety-conscious motorist has his car checked at one of the two stations set up in Madison as part of a voluntary vehicle safety checkup program. Location is on Brearly Street near the intersection with East Washington Ave.
May 8, 1964
Sroda, Richard
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WHi 116840
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