THE BLACK-OUT

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23587, 14 March 1942, Page 3

THE BLACK-OUT

Six’,—lt is a pity that some E.P.S. authorities seem to be trying to antagonise the public. It may be necessary to resort to penalties in some cases, but generally we are more easily led than driven. The doctor’s case you quote to-day seems to be a case of unjustified bullying. I know another. A householder had taken considerable trouble and expense to black-out his house. His only warning was when a visitor inadvertently left a door open, letting out some light. A warden complaint, and the householder apologised and promised to take care in Lincoln, March 13, 1942. ci r it might be imagination, but a few of the more righteous bureaucrats in some of our main centres appear to be almost revelling in the opportunity the black-out regulations afford them of bludgeoning little back-street jatenavers. The average household is Sowipratelv trying to do its best at a difficult time, many having loved ones fighting, and they should not be perpetually harassed and harassed, so Fong as they are making a reasonable attempt to comply. It is quite impossible for a parent to enforce military discipline in the average house. Even so the black-out is better in the houses than in most camps. Let us have regulations by all means, but not vindictive punishment, as °ur bureaujatsappear to contemplate with almost Chadband tears of joy .-Yours, etc., x March 13. 1942.