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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1971

Page

5

New tires show no ice advantage over conventional types

The National Safety Council reports no clear performance difference among bias belted radial and conventional tires on ice. Studded tires and chains boost speeds in tests, but even with aids drivers must keep speeds well below dry pavement levels.

Chicago National Safety Council Donald C. Shotka Council

4-H Club Meetings Share Holiday Plans and Projects

Rockwood Road Runners held a Christmas party at the Vernon Edwards home with 5 girls 12 boys 4 adults and a visitor. Gifts were exchanged after a name draw and donations were received from Oren Shell. Roxanne Maltrude sold 40 candy boxes to win a prize. Upcoming bowling after Christmas and a Christmas caroling event planned for Dec 22. Robyn Edwards demonstrated chocolate fondue before lunch. Next meeting Jan 13 at Lorie Wett scrutin line.

Rockwood Vernon Edwards Oren Shell Roxanne Maltrude Robyn Edwards Lorie Wettschrecks Twilla Vogt Green Valley Town Hall John Bix Shelly Russell

Arctic Enterprises to sponsor Minnesota para-rescue team

Arctic Enterprises announces an eight man Minnesota para-rescue unit sponsorship for 1972. It will donate snowmobiles clothing and funds as the team travels to midwest races and makes club appearances. The volunteer team formed in 1967 contains seasoned first aid rescue specialists with over 4000 jumps.

Thief River Falls Arctic Enterprises, Inc Minnesota Arctic Midwest Minnesota Rescue and First Aid Assn Minnesota Civil Defense St. Paul American Red Cross

Ely Hosts All American Championship Sled Dog Races Weekend

Ely prepares for the Third All American Championship Sled Dog Races January 14 to 16 drawing a population surge from its 5000 residents. The events include a torch parade and races run at one minute intervals with dogs from multiple breeds. teams race against time with close margins determining winners.

Ely

Safety gear cuts braking distance on ice and snow

The Safe Winter Driving League summarizes National Safety Council findings that conventional snow tires do little on glare ice while studded tires cut braking distance by 19 percent and reinforced chains by 50 percent. Snow tires cut braking distance on loose snow by 13 percent and chains by 37 percent, but all braking on snow and ice remains far longer than on dry pavement.

Safe Winter Driving League National Safety Council

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