Hirst Addresses Highway Officials on Rural Pavements
Chief Engineer A. R. Hirst of the Wisconsin Highway Commission spoke at the annual meeting of the American Association of State Highway Officials on pavement types and the need for uniform standards. He warned against neglecting traveler comfort and urged maintaining a broad, open transportation system with proper pavement width and ongoing maintenance. He illustrated his points with a Wisconsin county example showing misallocated funds could leave most principal highways unfinished.
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Scout Quintets Win Over Ondossagon High
The Scouts beat Ondossagon High 27 to 23 in a season opener on December 17. Star play featured Captain Haglund and Alton charging the full length of the floor, with Morgan debuting and Barony of Barksdale held to four fouls as the Scouts used teamwork to secure the victory.
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Wisconsin Telephone seeks big rate hike in Eau Claire
A petition drive by Wisconsin Telephone Company representatives pushes for a 30 to 50 percent rate increase in Eau Claire. Patrons are urged to ask the railroad commission to approve the rise, backed by a financial statement showing losses in 1919 and higher monthly charges for residents and businesses.
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Burleson Deficit Report Criticized in Post Office Review
The fiscal year 1920 deficit reached 17 270 482 in the Post Office Department, the second largest ever. The report blames Congress for war bonuses, while critics say Burleson failed to adapt to new conditions and hindered efficiency.
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Shutting Off Immigration Under New Congressional Policy
A historical editorial calls for closing U S ports to immigrants for at least a year. It notes stringent admission rules requiring recruits to join relatives who are already citizens and argues for resuming normal conditions before opening ports again to ensure only those with a genuine intent to become American citizens may enter.
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