Silas Mason Receives Company Safety Awards
Silas Mason company personnel at the Illinois ordnance plant ammonium nitrate graining facility receive a certificate of merit for outstanding safety service. Captain John C. Bacot presents the award to Russell M. Forbes, the resident manager, with safety citation cards given to all supervisory production and maintenance leaders for making safety integral to leadership.
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Silas Mason Company
Illinois Ordnance Plant
Ordnance Department
John C. Bacot
Russell M. Forbes
Invasion Effects Stir Local Skunk Watch
A small city investigates what attracts skunks after a prior invasion and plans removal steps. Officials note a recurring issue and consider targeted measures to deter wildlife. Community members remain alert as residents seek practical solutions.
Beauty the collie with a dozen pups in Holland
A white registered collie named Beauty has 12 puppies in Holland Michigan raising worry over feeding costs. The dog’s large litter adds financial strain for her owner as the cost of treats and puppy care rises.
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Holland, Mich
Beauty
Skunk Invasion Prompted Police Chief Action Downtown
A reported sighting by five skunks caused panic in the downtown area. Police Chief Claude Martin responded with a .32 caliber rifle and flashlight, bagging three animals and scattering the rest. Odor lingered long after the encounter. The text also notes the USSR participating in three international exhibitions in Providiva, Bulgaria, Prague, and Budapest.
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Claude
Moscow
Soviet Union
Bulgaria
Prague
Budapest
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