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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
9
Old style lead pellets shed into water by hunters threaten waterfowl through lead poisoning. New alloy shot claims to disintegrate in water, reducing contamination while still harming birds if ingested. Conservation authorities worry about persistent risks to ducks and other waterfowl in marshes.
University of Minnesota researchers Dowdell and Green report lead magnesium alloy shot that disintegrates after contact with moisture, reducing lingering hazards to ducks and geese. Tests show magnesium content 1 to 2 percent allows proper weight while breaking up within 24 hours, potentially replacing standard lead shot by fall 1940.
The article notes Longstaff explaining his resignation as a lawyer and town official due to a breakdown in attorney client trust. He cites duties to taxpayers and says he cannot perform his duties satisfactorily. He thanks the board for their praise despite the controversy.
Officials in Huron vote to retain the former city attorney at 250 dollars to represent Huron in a case appealed to the U S Supreme Court. A 500 dollar donation from the Huron Co-Operative Club funds a new bandstand at Campbell Park. The city also buys 80 acres east of the city for gravel deposits at 1 000 dollars to support two years of gravel use. Sidney Larson outlines a WPA recreation plan with about 700 dollars requested, but space reductions threaten program continuity.
City postpones opening of sealed bids on an airport heating project for a week to study needs of two airlines, Mid-Continent and Inland, after representatives could not meet in Huron. Other actions include paying several bills and authorizing a $496.13 tax deed purchase on property on Dakota Avenue. City to meet Armour and Company on waste gas use, with a special meeting Wednesday night to draft the annual appropriation ordinance.
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