Milford chronicle., 1943-01-01
Milford Complying
With Dirn-Out Rules
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most interesting on this subject:
During World War l, l had the
4 opportunity to observe just how
martial law affects a community
was ordered on special duty to an
embarkation port when, after q
/ series of riots, the Army took over
Military police patrolled every
street in that city. At a certain
hour each night citizens were fore
ed to go to their homes and were
not permitted on the street until a
certain hour the next morning. All
traffic was under the direction OF
the military authorities. Theatres
and other places of amusement
likewise came under the watchful
eyes of the NJ. P's. In general the
city lost its right to self govern
ment because it refused to comply
with the demands made by the mil
itary authorities.
IF perchance it should become
necessary for the Army to step in,
the citizens of this city would GER
tainly have a new and thrilling
eXperience-something that they
will not forget for quite sometime
to come. Instead of having a war
den or local policeman stop at a
he drawn, they would be ordered to
Immediately do so, and the next
night if they forgot, whether in
tentionally or otherwise, they would
be hailed before a court without
any further notice"
By this time everyone must or
should know that they are requir-
ed to conform to these regulations.
In some cases it has been neces-
sary to visit homes two. three. and
even four times. This is absolutely
and the wardens can
not be expected to pay a personal
visit to each and every home each
night. In case there is any doubt
in anyOne's mind as to whether or
not it is necessary to observe these
they have only to refer
to the official order issued by the
United States Army governing the
control of artificial lighting in the
coastal dimOut area which partic-
ularly applies in Delaware TO Kent
and Sussex counties. The restric-
lions of this community come un-
der the Second Service Command
and all persons entering or re-
naming in this area are compelled
by law to comply Herewith. Any
person or persons who wilfully viO-
ates these regulations are subject
70 a penalty which provides a fine,
D. Imprisonment, or both for each
)ffense and to immediate eXclu-
sion from the Eastern Military
Area. Violation of these regula-
ions is a federal Offense and trial
s held before federal indge-not
l local magistrate.
The Civilian Defense Organi2a-
lion is charged with seeing that
.hese regulations are complied with
and is asking all citizens of Mil
ford ana this community to coop
crate so that there will be no ne
oessity for any unpleasantness to
any one. This organization. to-
ge:her with the local and state pO-
lice, has complete authority 10 en-
force these regulations and intends
10 do So They have so far given
everyone ample opportunity to vol
fall in line and cooperate.
Every citizen should make il a
point to draw his shades in any and
all rooms that are used in the home
following one-half
. IN
applies in the morning when the
shades must be drawn until one
lalf hour before sunrise. Natural
V. these regulations cover any part
II the house whether front. rear.
downstairs, or upstairs.
The blackout regulations regard
ng automobile headlights are now
IL effect and will be strictly ell
orced by state. local. and auxiliary
,olice. The upper half of the head
ight must be blacked out by paint.
ape. or some similar Opaque de-
ice and must be on lOw-beam only.
state police are now checking on
ars which do not have their head
lights BACKED out in this manner.
'he local and auxiliary police in
IilfOrd are also instructed to turn
n the name and number of any :
ar which does not comply.
All of these regulations are fed !
raj law. They are not dictated by
he state or by the city of Milford !
hey apply to all homes regardless ,
+ who you are or where you live.
Mrs. Jones who lives on Society +
venue is just as liable as Mrs. :.
mith who lives in a one room cot :
ige. There is no distinction in
lass. money. or social position. ,
here is no alternative but to COM :
ly.
If perchance some homes have g
OF been personally visited by a :
arden and because of this that :
ONE is not complying, begin draw :,
lg your shades tonight. Sufficient
ublicily has been given to the
imout. Save yourself possible SER
,us consequences by obeying this I
rder from the Army. 1t must and :,
ill be enforced. :
Tuesday evening the Defense I,
ouncil held a meeting in the city r
luncil chamber, and by a unani- r
Ous vote, passed a resolution au- I;
lorizing the immediate enforce .
Ient of all the dimout regulations. =
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