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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
8
It warns that cleaning clothes at home with gasoline or flammable liquids can cause severe burns and tragedy. The message urges readers to avoid at home cleaning and to use STEEN for cleaning needs, stressing safety and economy.
National Fire Prevention Week runs October 1 to 12 with a goal to save lives and reduce monetary losses estimated at 500 million dollars. The message urges vigilance at home and work, emphasizes safety steps, and calls for widespread building cleanups and public campaigns to cut fire hazards and insurance costs.
Corry Fire Chief Andrew 2ausen warns residents to heed four safety points during Fire Prevention Week. These include extinguishing matches, avoiding oily rags, regular wiring inspections, and keeping heating systems and chimneys in good condition. Two rubbish pile fires this week highlight the hazards of neglecting waste disposal.
Fire Prevention Week encourages checking the ignition system and car parts. Inspect and replace defective battery generator horn lights and related components to reduce fire risk and improve safety.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a voyage or listing potential names but lacks clear events, dates, or entities. No verifiable details to identify a person, organization, or location. The readable items do not form a complete news item or notice.
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