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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated December 22, 1956 reads “All-out war on ‘Yule fools’ who drink and drive during holiday season is planned by Valley law enforcement officers at conference sponsored by Greater Los Angeles Safety Council. Promising ‘get tough’ policy are, from left, Dep. Chief I. A. Robinson, Glendale; Capt. J. F. Smyre, Los Angeles; Capt. Don Merry, California Highway Patrol, Foothill area; Sgt. R. J. Steckbauer and Chief Rex Andrews, Burbank; Lt. Danny Velasco and Chief W. E. Slaughter, San Fernando, and Lt.. J. W. Marks and Capt. K. L. Whaley, Glendale.”
National Safety Council, Greater Los Angeles Chapter Police chiefs--California--San Fernando Valley Police--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Traffic safety--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
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