The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-26
Breezing Round New York
Where to Go and What to See; Where

New York, January 24-SuggeS-
tons in this column have been get
ting plenty of attention during the
past week. / am happy TO report
that leaders in communications sys-
TENS concerned with working Out
satisfactory air raid alarms are
looking beyond New York 20 aid
people at work throughout the ma
ton. They are keeping IN mind the
fact that our mass production sys-
tenn Of business is responsible for
huge factories that require many
workers in relatively small areas.
Effective air alarms are only one
responsibility tn at management
might assume toward workers
whose attention is expected 70 be
riveted on our all-importart task
of quality and quantity production.
venture additional thought in
this article which may be Of value
In planning for employees and man
agement welfare. All peoples inter-
ests are synonymous when dangers
threaten.
Leaders in various walks Of life,
somewhat conversant on the state
of affairs beyond our borders seem
agreed that matters will become
much worse before they take turn
toward victory.
One man specializing on air raids
pointed out that 1t is not necessary
for the enemy 10 have an aircraft
carrier to approach our shores. The
French have demonstrated it is
possible to use submarines as con-
veyors of partially assembled sea-
planes that need only minor atten-
ton before they are ready to soar
overland.
Newspaper stores quoted a res
cued sailor as saying enemy sub
marines were almost as thick as cat
fish" If they had planes it would
be an adventure for some of their
crew to fly circuitous route to
meet their supply submarine at a
prearranged location if able to drop
their bombs and make their get
away. Some sixty such planes would
need thirty submarines as base de-
might be neglible. They would serve
pots. Damage caused by such flights
to maintain a state of unrest that
might make it seem advisable for
workers in factories or stores to
stay where they we're for overnight
or longer period.
Good work is best attainable by
regular eating. This safegood dur
ing troublesome times is important
to the peace Of mind of individuals
as well as being a health essential
That promptys a suggestion tc
management to insure the welfare
OF all workers by storing in a safe
place an ample supply of provisions
for emergency meals. Reserve drink
ing water in bottles should be in
inner man. 1t does not mean pro-
viding lavish dishes, fancy napkins
cludvd in this first aid" for the
dining rooms and fixtures. Plants
and places that do not have normal
facilities to serve meals can put
aside a supply of -perishable
food products. If there are no cook
ing facilities a reasonable amount
of canned heat might tide over an
emergency. Some places without gas
might find it advisable to put in q
supply of bottled gas" The useful
ness Of these products was ably
demonstrated during past hurricane
end floods.
In addition to the management's
thoughts on emergency water an6
food problems might be added a
possible need of flashlights, blankets
and first aid equipment including
splints to take care of any eventu-
atty.
One OF the gentlemen who called
on U the past week in connection
with the spreading of an air raid
alarm to business and manufacture
ing interests commented on lack OF
information in my plan for organ
lied action by employees after an
alarm had been given.
Stores can work out individual
plans to be used If and when air
raid alarms are sounded. Many
now have a system Of ringing bells
as signals for ordinary needs An