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Form 2191-B C. S. 8-37-150M—U U N I O N P A C I F I C R A I L R O A D C O M P A N Y Time Filed M TELEGRAM H A I U R A H Los Angeles, February 12 , 1942* Mr, R. E. Titusi As you probably know, we have started as educational campaign through the City Commissioners at Las Vegas with respect to the conservation of water at that point* These articles will appear in the two newspapers in Las Vegas, as well as broadcast by radio, and the first release will appear in the newspapers on Saturday, the 14th* It la of the utmost Importance that there be absolutely no waste of water at any of our railroad facilities, including the. stock yards, as you can readily appreciate the kick-back we will get from the residents of the city should such a condition be found to exist, My attention was called while in Las Vegas yesterday to the fact the depot lawn was being flooded with water during the night and I noticed yesterday a number of the hydrants were leaking and had the appearance of having been in that condition for some time* It is also important that all of our employes occupying residences in Las Vegas cooperate 100 per cent in this campaign and set &n example for others to follow. If any of our employes are using so-called desert coolers in their homes, it is important that they be ©quipped with r e c a p tu r e pumps in order to avoid the waste of water as this is something that will be emphasized during this campaign, 1 want to urge upon you the importance of following this