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Frontier Lure Draws Urbanites To West For Jobs And Escape
Helena AP dispatch reports Eastern city dwellers wary of riots and pollution increasingly seek Westward opportunity. Alaska and Rocky Mountain states attract tens of thousands yearly, with letters rising about 20 percent in two years though many seekers lack required qualifications. Local officials warn against transient arrivals chasing high wages and quick nests eggs, urging careful planning.
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