Fire Prevention Week Urges Cutting Fire Toll Nationwide
President Truman proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 6 12 urging Americans to cut soaring fire losses. It cites preventable fires cost millions in property and lives with calls for safer homes and workplaces, stronger safety habits, and coordinated efforts by government agencies and businesses.
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America
Truman
Chambers of Commerce
Harding
Wilson
Chicago
William K. Jackson
Home Fire Safety Warnings for Household Safety
Do not leave children unattended at home and keep matches away from kids. Do not smoke in bed or use gasoline for cleaning or in the house. Do not tamper with wiring or place hot ashes in boxes. Do not use kerosene to start fires or leave electrical appliances on. Do not search for gas leaks. call the gas company. Do not use candles or matches to light closets or attics.
Fire Loss Causes and Child Fire Fatalities Noted
The text lists major fire causes including defective or overheated stoves and furnaces, electricity misuse, flammable fluids, and open fires. It notes higher losses in winter and that children under five account for about 20 percent of five fatalities.
People Save Worthless Items in Fires
Detroit residents often rescue trivial objects during house fires says local firemen who are amazed when sensible actions occur. Children show more presence of mind than adults in blaze moments and many grab items like empty birdcages worn shoes or a wall picture rather than valuables such as bonds or deeds.
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Detroit
Mich
Farmers Face Big Losses in Farm Fire Risks
NFPA reports 65 000 farm roofs burned last year amid fire prevention week. Sparks from chimneys and wind blown embers hit flammable roofs, the third major national cause of fires. Rural property losses near 200 million dollars yearly, including 25 000 barns with stock feed and equipment destroyed, leaving farmers to cope with losses.
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Mallalieu
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Fire Safety Tips for Home Preparedness
Learn to notify the fire department and locate the nearest fire alarm box. Ensure each family member knows how to raise an alarm. Equip the home with a garden hose, water bucket, and possibly a fire extinguisher. Mentally rehearse your fire response plan.
Precautions urged to prevent farm fires and losses
NFPA and the U S department of agriculture warn that most fires are preventable with simple precautions and good housekeeping. Farmers should inspect chimneys flues lightning arresters gasoline kerosene storage and barns to prevent spread and destruction.
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NFPA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Emergency Fire Protocol for Home Incidents
Step by step safety procedure instructs no time to waste. First evacuate all occupants immediately and then notify the fire department at once to prevent the fire from gaining headway. After alerting crews and ensuring everyone is out, commence firefighting only if safe to do so. If alarms were activated at a fire box remain at the box to guide arriving engines to the scene.
Farm Fire Safety Precautions and Storage Rules
Practical guidance to reduce farm fires including proper hay curing and storage with ventilation, regular barn roof checks for leaks, fire resistant roof coverings, strict no smoking in barns, safe lantern placement, disposal of litter, lightning protection on main buildings, underground storage of gasoline and kerosene at least 75 feet from buildings, frequent chimney and heating plant cleaning, and electrical wiring standards per national electrical code.
Fire Chief's Wife Insists on Nylons
DETROIT MICH. A blaze at Fire Chief Ninnian Higby's home woke him as smoke filled the house. Mrs Higby refused to leave for a robe until he retrieved nylons from the closet, and as the chief hunted they proved the wrong shade.
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Detroit
Mich
Ninnian Higby
Mra. Higby
Aviation Notes Show States Organizing a Farm Flying Unit
Aviation notes report Michigan joining a movement to organize a state farming unit with Lansing meetings under Michigan State College and the Michigan Department of Aeronautics. It notes flying farmers clubs in several states and mentions air service plans, a Lake Michigan Gate airport near Milwaukee, and a milk run from Inyokern to naval dispensaries. It also covers air national guard allotments, and Ella Waters taking her first plane ride, plus a Canada Australia air service agreement outlining Vancouver to Sydney routes with intermediate stops to be finalized.
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Michigan
Whier
Lansing Alyport
Michlin State College
Michigan Department of Aeronautics
Mich Sn
Obu
Love
Lamar
Cola
Eny
Chamber of Commerce
Uny Babs
Inyokern
Cali
Uaty Ple
Red Cross
Keey 4
Loa Ane
Navy
Ah Bay
Canada
Australia
Sydney
Vancouver
Fiji
Canon Island
Honolulu
San Francisco
Slenderizing Daytime Frock for Mature Figures
Ad promotes a slenderizing two piece daytime frock with scalloped edges and puff sleeves, offered in navy, black, or floral scroll prints. Includes pattern numbers and sizes 36 through 50 plus 82, with yardage estimates and delivery details, urging orders by mail.
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TSE Ass
Han En Hy
Sie
Inu
Ber of Commerce
W. E. Mallalieu
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Kentucky
Far
Pacific Islands
Aviation Notes
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Air National Guard
Ella Waters
Riverton, Wyo
Tyrone Power
Seo
South
Central America
Cesar Romero
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