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Brooklyn Conducts Vast Air Raid Drill in Blackout
New York AP reports Brooklyn's 1.2 square mile area, housing nearly 3 million, went dark for 20 minutes in a large scale air raid precaution drill. About 3,500 policemen mobilized, mayor La Guardia deemed the show perfect, bridges closed to traffic, and 88,577 wardens monitored for illumination. No serious incidents occurred and officials noted an $80 electric bill saving.
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