Fire Prevention Week Aims to Cut U S Fire Toll
Boston special reports Fire Prevention Week from Oct 6 to 13, led by National Fire Protection Association. Volunteers inspect homes for hazards, urge flame prevention, safer roofing, chimney care, and proper storage of flammable liquids to reduce 10,000 annual fire deaths and $300 million in property loss nationwide.
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Boston
Mass
United States
National Fire Protection Association
Capital Stock Company Fire Insurance
Stove Pipes Fire Safe Tips
Stovepipes should be kept one foot away from wood and not run through closets or attics. Check pipes for rust holes and inspect all joints to ensure tightness. Regularly clean soot from chimneys and pipes as a clean chimney reduces fire risk. Inspect the attic now for a potential fire trap.
Local governments urged to aid in national defense
Mrs Melville Mucklestone, president of the National Consumers Tax Commission, argues Missouri officials can save by centralized purchasing and merit-based hiring. She cites potential state savings of millions, noting pursuit ships and light tanks costs, and urges efficiency to offset the National Defense Tax Act. National director in Missouri is Miss Marie Ames.
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Sikeston
Scott County
Missouri
Melville Mucklestone
National Consumers Tax Commission
Chicago
Mucklestone
American Legion Auxiliary
NCTC
Marie Ames
St. Louis
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Wriar
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Sikeston Laundry
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Capital Stock Company
C. Clarence Scott
Insurance Agency
Stallcup Bldg
Sikeston, Mo
McCoy-Tanner Bldg
Niewsparrerle
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