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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
5
Illinois Conservation official Ken Gruenewald warns boaters on the upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers to avoid hazardous currents and backwash near dams. He urges dependable motors, anchors with lines, and life jackets for all aboard to reduce risks above and below locks.
The Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers announces new Mississippi River Navigation charts for all pools from Minneapolis to Cairo plus nine extra charts for the Minnesota and St Croix rivers. Charts detail sloughs open channels hazards harbors and recreational facilities. A single chart costs 10 cents with two needed for each pool. a full bound book costs $5 plus back listings.
Rock Island District Army Engineers announce Safety Awards for accident free work. Lock and Dam No 11 Dubuque receives a four year accolade. Lock and Dam No 12 Bellevue crew earns three year award. Lock and Dam No 13 Fulton gets a three year prize with 100,464 hours injury free. Last disabling injury at Dam 13 occurred January 4, 1965.
The annual arrival of Spring brings a new crop of animal young and fresh nesting stories. Readers learn of unusual habits and handsome newborns in Mother Nature’s world.
Alvin Glazier of Thom son rescued a baby wood duck from a Siamese cat and ended up transporting ten ducklings and their mother in his car to the Mississippi River. The unusual hitchhiking brood joined him for a short ride before they reached the water’s edge.
The piece lists five contact methods including letters and visits, stressing direct, concise messages with a return address. Telegrams are discouraged unless time is critical, while phone calls should be limited. Petitions have limited value, and courteous Springfield visits help without pressure. Express opinions now. six weeks hence is too late.
Thousands visited the western edge of Carroll County over Memorial Day weekend with 28 000 park users at the Mississippi Palisades State Park from Friday to Sunday. About 2 500 to 3 000 camping guests stayed across areas, while weather turned wet and cool Saturday and Sunday forcing many to depart early. Sheriff Harry H. Miller reported a quiet weekend with few minor accidents.
Governor Ogilvie signs law creating a 116 member Illinois constitutional convention to revise the charter. Delegates from 58 districts meet in Springfield December 8 with nonpartisan ballots and specified pay, expenses, and filing rules. Proposals require voter approval in November 1970.
Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers reports 11 drownings in 1966 1968 across Mississippi River dams and Coralville Reservoir during 20 boating accidents in three years. 62 were rescued. Of the decedents three wore life jackets all children. eight adults died without life preservers. Causes include motor failure swamping loss of power and miscellaneous. Colonel Gelini notes mechanical issues and lack of life preservers as major fatal factors.
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