1.   A temperature record set by one degree Fahrenheit when the accepted accuracy of the official thermometers is between one to two degrees has dubious meteorological significance.

2.   Last week after studying readings from nearby instruments, technicians determined that the official thermometer at St. Paul was reading consistently high.

3.   Official thermometers are carefully placed five feet above the ground in the shade in a well-ventilated spot away from trees, buildings and other objects.

4.   Official thermometers are mounted in white enclosures so that sunlight does not fall on them and warm them.

5.   Official thermometers are placed five feet above the ground.

6.   Place the official thermometer on a molten strip of asphalt?