Railroads Cooperating In Fire Risks
Railroads cooperate to cut forest fire hazards in Wisconsin's protected range. The 1965 annual review shows railroads remained the largest fire source with 650 fires, about 42 percent of all outbreaks. Calls were made to add spark arresters, improve maintenance, study fuel oil to cut diesel risk, and extend fire breaks. Protection costs rose to about $2.1 million for the year.
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la Crosse Tribune
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Madison
State Forest Protection Service
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Pap test aids early detection of uterine cancer
Wisconsin health officials note that uterine cancer deaths have fallen nationwide from 24.2 to 12.6 per 100,000 from 1943 to 1963 while urging wider use of the Pap smear. Only 15 to 20 percent of Wisconsin women receive periodic tests, requiring cooperation among physicians public health workers and women.
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George N. Papanicoleau
Papanicoleau
City Man Cited For His Bravery
Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert R. Valentine, son of Mrs. Lilah A. Slabach of 1115 Farnam St., received the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters at Da Nang Viet Nam for bravery and airmanship as an air traffic controller. A Logan High School graduate, he is married to Dolores M. Theisen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Theisen of 1720 Taylor St. His father, Robert R. Valentine, lives at 2811 Hamilton St.
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Logan High School
Dolores M. Theisen
Ernest Theisen
Taylor St
Hamilton St
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