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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
11
A detailed civilian briefing explains airborne nuclear bursts spread radioactive dust widely with little ground danger. It advises sheltering after blasts, covering oneself, avoiding wetting, and changing outer garments to reduce contamination, with emphasis on timely decontamination and reliance on local radiological defense teams.
Practical home safety guidance after an atomic attack focuses on containment and calm. Keep windows and doors closed until authorities report no contamination, cover broken openings, shut dampers and vents, and avoid tracking radioactive materials indoors. Boil water only with official clearance, wash contaminated objects in special containers, and discuss safety steps with all family members to prevent panic and support civil defense efforts.
Following an air burst, responders should wait a few minutes before aiding firefighting efforts. For other bursts, allow at least an hour for lingering radiation to diminish before acting further.
A historical pamphlet challenges the belief that atomic bombs could annihilate Earth or everyone. It argues limits to nuclear destruction, stresses blast and heat as main dangers, and notes radioactivity would kill only a small share of victims except in underground or underwater blasts.
A five step home safety guide advises keeping waste contained and covered, shutting off oil burners and extinguishing flames during alerts, identifying safe cellar areas, having emergency gear ready, securing windows and doors, and using the phone only for true emergencies to keep lines free for urgent traffic.
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