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Show NEW STORM WARNING SERVICE The newly organized severe storm warning service, now operating in the plains states and the southwest, south-west, where twisters are most pre- valent, is expected to spread to ! other parts of the country next year and to become a permanent service. The warning service a joint operation of the army air forces weather service, the Government Gov-ernment weather bureau and the office of Civilian Defense has networks for reporting tornadoes, heavy thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and cloubursts. If warnings come soon enough, emergency measures will avoid much damage. The OCD is now recruiting spotters spot-ters to man observation posts in the area served .by the warning service. |