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Full title:Walter Morimoto, age 22, a graduate of Modesto Jr. College, Modesto, California, came to Omaha, Nebraska, last November to take a position with the firm of Petersen and Haeker, Ltd., of Blair, Nebraska. This firm constructs river tugs and buoy tenders for the Navy. Walter is employed in the drafting department where he does drafting and general engineering work. Blair is a small town on the Missouri River not far from Omaha, Nebraska. The residents of Blair cannot say enough nice things about Walter. He is taking an active part in the church life of the community and drops into the newspaper office and other places of business to get acquainted and visit with the businessmen. Day by day, he is making friends in his small community who respect and admire him. Walter takes a great deal of pride and satisfaction in knowing that his job is directly contributing to winning the war. Blair, Nebraska.
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