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quoted in many nature magazines (the most recent request came from the 
New Hampshire Audubon Society). Mr. James Zimmerman wrote from 
Wisconsin that he has conferred with the officials at Madison so that they 
are aware of the dangers to birdlife that might result from improper 
spraying. He states that Dutch elm disease has almost reached his city. 
Along these same lines, Senator Warren Magnuson of Washington intro- 
duced a bill recently directing the Secretary of the Interior to undertake 
continuing research on the effects of chemical pesticides upon fish and 
wildlife resources. A major purpose would be the discovery of methods 
and rates of spraying that would cause minimum losses of wildlife. Un- 
fortunately, this bill did not come up for consideration before Congress 
adjourned. You should urge your Senators to vote for this measure when 
Congress convenes again in 1958. 
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Protection for Prairie Chickens 
WE FEEL THAT all J.A.S. members will be interested in the copy of the 
letter printed below: 
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 
SPRINGFIELD 
June 26, 1957 
Mrs. Anne Bayless, Secretary 
Illinois Audubon Society 
Chicago Natural History Museum 
Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive 
Chicago 5, Illinois 
Dear Mrs. Bayless: 
“This will acknowledge your recent letter commending the Depart- 
ment of Conservation for preserving one of the few remaining colonies 
of prairie chickens in the Lee County Conservation Area. 
“T have noted the recommendation of the Illinois Audubon Society 
that the Department continue to preserve this colony of native 
prairie chickens and I appreciate your thoughtfulness in taking the 
time to send me your letter.” 
Sincerely 
(Signed) William K. Stratton 
Governor 
