ANCIENT BELL FIRE ALARM.—Although Tokyo’s Are department is one of the most modern in the world, the huge city is dotted with watch towers, each equipped with a big bronze bell of ancient pattern, which are manned continuously. Countless thousands of homes are built of flimsy material, and the fire risk is high.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31768, 27 August 1968, Page 15
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53ANCIENT BELL FIRE ALARM.—Although Tokyo’s Are department is one of the most modern in the world, the huge city is dotted with watch towers, each equipped with a big bronze bell of ancient pattern, which are manned continuously. Countless thousands of homes are built of flimsy material, and the fire risk is high. Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31768, 27 August 1968, Page 15
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