01/24/1968
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"Since this program began, more than sixteen million children have served as school safety patrol members."
"The traffic death rate among school children has been reduced by nearly one-half, while the death rate of other age groups has doubled."
"The school safety patrol program has contributed immeasurably to the safety of our youngsters."
"We have sought to fight this war with every Federal resource."