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This was Brainerd- Jan. 12

...Col. Ernest B. Miller, director of civil defense in Minnesota, informed Russ Swearingen, newly appointed civil defense director for Brainerd, that "your planning must be done in a most thorough manner."80 years ago (1931)A. B. Peterson...

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This Was Brainerd
First ships pass through Panama's canal after transfer

...The 12 ships moving through the 50-mile chain of locks and channels had no reported problems, said Panama's Civil Defense Director, Moises Ortega. The United States handed the canal to Panama in a ceremony earlier Friday, ending nearly a...

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St. Croix Valley cities worry as river crests

...dike Friday along a creek that was backing up because of the rising river. Gordy Jarvis, Afton's assistant civil defense director, said the work wouldn't have been necessary if homeowners along the creek had allowed the city to build a higher...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/042801/wea_0428010018.shtml
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This was Brainerd

...statewide Air Defense warning test will be held here and throughout the state tomorrow at 1 p.m., Brainerd Civil Defense director Robert Fitzsimmons announced. The take cover signal would be sounded for three minutes in the event of an actual...

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This was Brainerd

...now has a coronary care center fitted out with well over $10,000 in medical services. 40 years ago (1961) Civil Defense director for Brainerd, Robert Fitzsimmons, is now taking steps to determine which buildings in the city provide fall-out...

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This Was Brainerd - Apr. 3

...Brainerd will undergo air raid warning practices during April if present plans are completed, said Russ Swearingen, Civil Defense director. The mock raids will allow the public to be acquainted with the air raid sirens when they hear them. 80 years...

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This Was Brainerd
Herman Trebiatowski

...Fire Department for 34 years, holding the positions of first assistant chief and treasurer. He was also the civil defense director for Little Falls and a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Carrie Nikolai...

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Obituaries
Frank Froncak

...was a member of Holy Name Society, Harding Sportsman Club and Hennepin Paper Retiree's Club. He was Harding Civil Defense director and treasurer for the city of Harding for many years. He was the official scoreboard manager for the Harding...

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Roland D. Thurman

...after serving as patrol officer, sergeant and chief. He organized the police reserve in 1970 and was named civil defense director in 1981. He joined the Robbinsdale Fire Department in 1960 and retired as a volunteer firefighter on March 1...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/011906/obi_20060119033.shtml
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Guy H. Wannebo

...Community Bowl in Pine River. Over the years, he was active in community service, including Manhattan Beach civil defense director, constable, city council member, mayor, and most recently, in planning and zoning. He also served on the...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/011508/obi_20080115024.shtml
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