BRITAIN PREPARED
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS IDENTITY DISCS WORN JOIN FIRST AID CLASSES (United Press A»sn. — Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, July 4 There is evidence on all sides that the British public is awakening to a realisation that every individual.has a responsible part to play in defend ing the homeland, which may be at- | tacked at any moment. Thousands of people are attending | the Air Raid Precautions exhibition in London, which illustrates how the individual must fend for himself during bombing emergencies. Fifteen million first-aid leaflets are being distributed to households throughout Britain, and many more people than can be accommodated have enrolled for first-aid classes. Thousands are responding to appeals to be tested for blood trans fusions. All adults are wearing wristlet identity discs. It is compulsory to have a label with one’s name and address attached to one’s clothing.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21156, 4 July 1940, Page 7
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