Draw-Down Plans Target Minimal Fish Damage on Upper Mississippi
Conservation officials forecast limited harm to fish from planned winter draw-downs of jon pools on the upper Mississippi River. Draws to be staged with uniform water levels in pools 5 and 7, accompanied by cooperative study with Army engineers and the Upper Mississippi River Use Council to assess effects and public interests.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Wed
Missisi
Minnesota Department of Conservation
Army Engineers
Upper Mississippi River Survey Committee
la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota City
U. S. Army Engineers
Chester S. Wilson
Dubuque
Upper
Mississippi
Public Indicates Pessimism On Postwar Employment Prospects
A Pacific region survey shows more people along the west coast doubtful they will find jobs after the war. Two thirds of voters doubt everyone who wants a job can be employed postwar, with younger people and professionals among the most pessimistic. Congress may consider a Murray committee plan to inform on employment prospects and suggest federal spending to fill job gaps if private industry cannot provide all positions. The report also breaks down attitudes by gender, age, occupation, and region. New Zealand grants loans to flood victims.
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Eton
N. J
Pacific
West
Murray Committee
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Diary of a captured American in German custody at St Nazaire
Corp. Donald F. Nelson of Galesburg Illinois kept a diary during 79 days as a prisoner in St Nazaire. The notes describe hunger and poor water, living conditions, escapes, treatment, and the exchange of prisoners. Nelson records Roosevelt’s election, mass escapes, and final treatment including meals and a show after release.
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Nozay
France
Donald F. Nelson
Galesburg
Ill
St. Nazaire
Insulate Now Offers Attic Installation Deal
Homeguard Insulation advertises complete unfloored attic insulation from 77.00 with free estimate and convenient terms. Call 1029 Gambies for details.
Cold Weather Car Starters and Tips
Tribune offers practical steps for starting late model cars with automatic choke in cold weather. Advice covers easing the choke, proper starter use, gradual warm up in low gears, and avoiding high engine speeds. Recommends regular spark plug checks, distributor points, battery water level, oil changes, and using advertised motor oil. FRANK TELLIN, Route 2, La Crosse.
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Tribune
Frank Tellin
la Crosse
Public Debate Column Opens for Letters With Addresses
Editor notes that letters to the Public Debate column must include names and addresses. Without attached names and addresses letters may be reconsidered for publication. Readers are advised to provide full contact details to accompany submissions.
Gas Leak Sends Four People to Wakeful In Racine
In Racine Wisconsin a high pressure gas main leaked felt fumes that overcome a baby two women and a man in near north side homes. None were seriously harmed and police awakened others nearby to avert further danger. A sewer fire started but was stopped once police blocked the street.
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Racine
Wis
Near North Side
Greater use of gas raises Chelmsford demand by almost nine percent
People unable to obtain coal used open door cookers to keep warm, causing gas consumption in Chelmsford London to jump 8.9 percent in one month.
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Chelmsford
London
Lansing Scouts Collect Paper Drive
Lansing Boy Scouts announce a paper collection drive on Thursday asking residents to assemble paper and place it out Wednesday night for pickup in Lansing.
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Lansing
Pilot and four passengers escape crash landing near Woodward
A pilot and four passengers escaped injuries after a crash landing near Woodward Oklahoma according to Highway Patrolman W I Fletcher. The group warned others of danger after their landing in a cemetery.
Applications Open for New Training School Pupils
SA East 3B announces filing for new pupils to enter the college training school next September starts Jan 3 at 8 am at the training school office. Current waiting list applications end Dec 30. Parents with waiting list children must submit new forms. Kindergarten renewals required for first grade vacancies. Four-year-olds eligible as of Jan 1, 1945. Openings assigned by order of application.
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College Training School
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