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Balance on hand, January 1, 1943 RECEIPTS
$166,693.84
Town Collector
$922,086.18
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
55,520.40
Temporary Loan Notes, issued in Anticipation of Revenue: Notes discounted
200,000.00
Tax Titles Redeemed
7,833.65
Essex County, Dog Tax Refund
1,077.81
Town Clerk, Dog Licenses
1,364.40
Trust Funds Income:
Joanna Morse Library Fund
104.43
. Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund
40.20
Mary L. Thomson Library Fund
20.10
Phillips Medal Fund
104.93
Emma Y. Stocker Cemetery Lot
15.15
Perpetual Care Cemetery Lots
34.00 8,719.35
8,753.35
Victory Tax
8,732.72
Withholding Income Tax
20,553.63
Fines
30.50
Miscellaneous
2,334.50
1,228,571.95 $1,395,265.79
Less :
Warrants Paid
1,040,040.12
Balance, December 31, 1943
355,225.67
Bonds and Notes Payable
Issued Inside Debt Limit
School Loans :
Schoolhouse Loan, 1925
(41/4 %)
$ 8,000.00
Schoolhouse Loan, 1929
(41/2 %)
30,000.00
Total Schoolhouse Debt Outstanding
$38,000.00
Sewer Loans:
Sewerage Loan, 1928
(4%)
$10,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1929
(41/2 %)
48,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1930
(4%)
33,000.00
Sewerage Loan, 1931
(4%)
26,000.00
Total Sewer Loans Outstanding Issued Inside Debt Limit
117,000.00
Miscellaneous Loans :
Police Station Loan, 1937
(134 %)
$7,000.00
Sewer and Drain Loan, 1937
(13/4 %)
4,000.00
Stable and Vault Loan, 1929
(4 1/2 %)
6,000.00
Total Miscellaneous Loans Outstanding 17,000.00
Total Loans Outstanding, Isued Inside Debt Limit 172,000.00
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Issued Outside Debt Limit
Essex County Tuberculosis Hospital Loan, 1925 (4%)
3,000.00
High School Addition, 1936
(2%)
171,000.00
174,000.00
Water Loans:
July 1, 1920, 17th Issue Acts of 1916
(51/4 % )
2,000.00
August 1, 1922, 18th Issue Acts of 1916
(41/4 %)
1,000.00
Total Water Loan Bonds and Notes Outstanding
3,000.00
Sewer Loans:
May 1, 1912, Acts of 1943
(4%)
250.00
August 1, 1912, Acts of 1920
(5%)
8,000.00
August 1, 1922, Acts of 1920 (41/4 % )
4,500.00
. Total Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes Outstanding Issued Outside Debt Limit
$12,750.00
Total Loans Outstanding, Issued Outside Debt Limit
$189,750.00
Liabilities
General Debt Bonds and Notes Payable,
Issued Inside Debt Limit :
Due in 1944
$22,000.00
Due in 1945
22,000.00
Due in 1946
18,000.00
Due in 1947
17,000.00
Due in 1948
15,000.00
Due in 1949
15,000.00
Due in 1950
9,000.00
Due in 1951
9,000.00
Due in 1952
9,000.00
Due in 1953
9,000.00
Due in 1954
8,000.00
Due in 1955
5,000.00
Due in 1956
5,000.00
Due in 1957
3,000.00
Due in 1958
3,000.00
Due in 1959
3,000.00
$172,000.00
Issued Outside Debt Limit:
Due in 1944
$17,000.00
Due in 1945
14,000.00
Due in 1946
13,000.00
Due in 1947
13,000.00
Due in 1948
13,000.00
Due in 1949
13,000.00
Due in 1950
13,000.00
Due in 1951
13,000.00
Due in 1952
13,000.00
Due in 1953
13,000.00
Due in 1954
13,000.00
Due in 1955
13,000.00
Due in 1956
13,000.00
$174,000.00
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ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
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Sewer Loans Issued Outside Debt Limit:
Due in 1944
$1,750.00
Due in 1945
1,500.00
Due in 1946
1,500.00
Due in 1947
1,500.00
Due in 1948
1,500.00
Due in 1949
1,500.00
Due in 1950
1,500.00
Due in 1951
1,500.00
Due in 1952
500.00
$12,750.00
Water Loans, Issued Outside Debt Limit:
Due in 1944
$1,500.00
Due in 1945
1,500.00
$3,000.00
$189,750.00
TEMPORARY LOAN NOTES Issued in Anticipation of Revenue
No.
Date
Payable at Rate When Payable
Amount
662 Feb. 4, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn 0.35%
Jan. 14, 1944 $25,000.00
663
Feb. 4, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn 0.35%
Jan. 14, 1944
25,000.00
664
Feb. 4, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn 0.35%
Jan. 14, 1944
25,000.00
665
Feb. 4, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn 0.35%
Jan. 14, 1944
25,000.00
666
Aug. 19, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn 0.338%
July 19, 1944
$25,000.00
667
Aug. 19, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn
0.338%
July 19, 1944
25,000.00
668
Aug. 19, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn
0.338%
July 19, 1944
25,000.00
669
Aug. 19, 1943
Security Trust, Lynn
0.338%
July 19, 1944
25,000.00
$100,000.00
Total Temporary Loan Notes
$200,000.00
Town Debt December 31, 1943
General Debt Bonds and Notes:
Inside Debt Limit Issues
$172,000.00
Outside Debt Limit Issues
174,000.00
Sewer Loan Bonds and Notes
12,750.00
Water Loan Bonds and Notes
3,000.00
Total Debt
$361,750.00
General Debt Statement Indicating Borrowing Capacity as of December 31, 1943
Valuation 1941, less abatements
$24,866,720.00
Valuation 1942, less abatements
24,724,094.00
Valuation 1943, less abatements
24,334,665.00
Gross three years valuation
73,925,479.00
Average valuation
24,641,826.33
Three per cent of average valuation
$739,254.79
Less: Bonds and Notes issued within debt limit
172,000.00
Borrowing Capacity $567,254.79
$100,000.00
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TREASURER'S REPORT Principal and Interest Due in 1944
GENERAL DEBT
SEWER LOANS
TOTAL
Inside Debt Limit Principal
Interest
Outside Debt Limit Principal
Interest
Sewer Dept. Principal
Outside Limit Interest
WATER LOANS Water Dept. Principal
Outside Limit Interest
Principal Total
Interest Total
January
$660.00 2,090.00
$14,000.00
$1,710.00
$295.58
21.24
$14,000.00
4,116.82
March
$2,000.00
690.00
3,000.00
60.00
5,000.00-
750.00
May
96.25
$250.00
5.00
250.00
101.25
June
3,000.00
660.00
$1,000.00
52.50
4,000.00
712.50
August
10,000.00
2,090.00
1,570.00
1,500.00
295.67
500.00
21.26
12,000.00
3,976.93
September
October
4,000.00
650.00
4,000.00
650.00
November
3,000.00
96.25
3,000.00
96.25
December
Totals
$22,000.00
$7,032.50
$17,000.00
$3,340.00
$1,750.00
$596.25
$1,500.00
$147.50
$42,250.00
$11,116.25
Total of Principal and Interest
$53,366.25
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$52.50
$712.50
February
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Trust Funds
Joanna Morse Library Fund
Balance January 1, 1943
Income accrued 1943
$5,196.00 104.43
Less Withdrawals
104.43
Balance, December 31, 1943
$5,196.00
Ellen R. Whittle Library Fund
Balance January 1, 1943
$2,000.00
Income accrued 1943
40.20
Less Withdrawals
40.20
Balance, December 31, 1943
$2,000.00
Mary L. Thompson Library Fund
Balance January 1, 1943
$1,000.00
Income accrued 1943
20.10
$1,020.10
Less Withdrawals
20.10
Balance, December 31, 1943
$1,000.00
Fund for Perpetual Care of Cemetery Lots
Balance, January 1, 1943
$14,361.27
Deposits
$4,075.50 285.94
4,361.44
$18,722.71
Less Withdrawals
$ 34.00
8,719.35
8,753.35
Balance, December 31, 1943
$9,969.36
Emma Y. Stocker Cemetery Lot Trust Fund
Balance, January 1, 1943
$505.00
Income accrued 1943
10.15
Less Withdrawals
15.15
Balance, December 31, 1943
$500.00
Phillips School Medal Fund
$2,790.09
Balance, January 1, 1943 Dividends 1943
55.45
Less Withdrawals
$2,845.54
104.93
Balance, December 31, 1943
$2,740.61
$515.15
Income accrued 1943
$2,040.20
$5,300.43
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Municipal Insurance Fund
Balance, January 1, 1943 Dividends 1943
$9,405.30 189.04
Balance, December 31, 1943
$9,594.34
High School Alumni Fund
Balance, January 1, 1943
$4,413.19
Dividend (July 1, 1943)
44.13
$4,457.32
Less Withdrawals
$ 100.00
$4,000.00
4.100.00
Balance cash, December 31, 1943
$357.32
(NOTE-Withdrawal of $4,000 has been invested in U. S. A. Savings Bonds, Series G)
(NOTE- This is not a trust fund of the Town of Swampscott as defined by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915, but is held by the Town Treasurer in behalf of the Swampscott High School Scholarship Fund Committee. It is included in this report in order that the members of the High School Alumni may be kept informed of its existence.)
Respectfully submitted, LESTER B. MORLEY,
Town Treasurer.
Treasurer of Trust Funds and Custodian of all funds and securities, as provided for by Chapter 282 of the General Acts of 1915.
HENRY S. BALDWIN, CONRAD P. RICHARDSON, HAROLD R. AUSTIN, Trust Fund Commissioners.
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
1943]
Swampscott Committee on Public Safety
To the Citizens of Swampscott:
FOREWORD
Recently there has been, all over this Country, a wave of op- timism. This optimism has unquestionably affected the attitude of the public towards our war effort and has brought about a general relaxation in all phases of war work.
We in Swampscott have not been included in the group of com- placency and over confidence. We are glad to say the enemies hopes of relaxation in Swampscott have not come to pass and I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all who have contributed their time and effort in keeping Swampscott so outstanding and not being classified under general relaxation.
Our slogan in Swampscott has been and will continue to be; "Let us be ready for the worst-that is the way to get the best."
The personnel handling the Safety affairs of your community have left nothing undone to see that you receive the utmost protec- tion. The change in set-up from a previous arrangement has been made with the efficiency and the spirit of those handling the affairs of the Safety Committee is the same as it always has been.
A recent drive on salvage is a very good example of the func- tioning of the various organizations and Swampscott again has been cited for taking the initiative.
Supporting the essential of our war program are Block and Neighborhood Leaders, Air Raid Wardens, Junior Citizens, Service Corps, Volunteer Offices, Speakers Bureau, Information Centers, and many other War Service and Protection Units, particularly our Aux- iliary Fire and Police Units.
Again we point out the foresight of our citizens in appropriat- ing money to carry on the Committee of Public Safety program which has resulted in a savings to the taxpayers. We were fortunate in being able to secure proper equipment of substantial material ingredients at a much lower cost than anticipated before the shortage of materials took place.
In view of this fact many thousands of dollars have been re- turned to the Excess and Deficiency Fund to keep the tax rate low. It is the desire of the Committee to transfer all balances other than necessary to maintain our set up to reduce the tax rate this year, with the understanding that if an extraordinary emergency should arise funds will be available for use from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund. Together with special appropriations the amount we will transfer will involve approximately $5,000.00.
Again I wish to thank Mr. I. Murray Adams, Co-Chairman and all those who are giving and have given so generously of their time in order that our Community be protected and classified as out- standing.
Sincerely,
JAMES W. BUCHANAN, Chairman, Committee on Public Safety.
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WARDENS AND REPORT CENTER
Despite the lessened tempo of civilian defense activities, our wardens, report center operators and staff have been maintained reasonably intact as a group. There have been several who have left for military services, some have moved away, but the balance still manifest a healthy interest in keeping our group efficient and ready for any emergency. There are now 615 wardens, and report center personnel numbers 125.
During 1943 we participated in twelve tests; four of these were state wide, six regional, and two local. Personnel reporting averaged between 85% and 96%. One local test was conducted in conjunction with the State Guard, enabling them to gain added experience in local work, and co-ordination with civilian defense personnel.
Changes in the course of the war have resulted in the curtail- ment of our activity, but recently we were informed that tests would be restricted to one in three months. Nevertheless, it is the con- sidered opinion of our group, that we should attempt to keep our workers enrolled, and interested, then if a disaster should occur we would be properly organized to handle it. The enthusiasm, serious- ness, and determination to be ever ready upon the part of all our workers has been commendable. Not only have they faithfully lived up to their obligations in all tests, but they have volunteered for duties outside of the scope of their original assignment. They have participated in paper salvage drives, collecting money for the Amer- ican Red Cross, and in arousing interest, and securing donors for the blood bank. Their acceptance of calls for assistance, beyond the limits of their agreed duties, has been spontaneous, and whole- hearted.
Fred M. Seaton, Robert Mansfield, George G. Barker, R. S. Bu- bier, continue as Deputy Chief Wardens. During the year two new Deputies were added, C. Edward Conway, who later resigned to take charge of Section 8, and Walter Burrill, who was appointed in rec- ognition of the long hours he put in at the Report Center, and his interest in many phases of the work.
We have a Chief Warden for each of the eight sections in the town; Clarence Stensrud has been in charge of Section one from the start; William Hawkes resigned as Chief of Section two, due to pressure of business, though he is still active, and Donald Minnihane succeeded him; Edgar Burdett is head of Section 3; Walter Ranger 4; Raymond Miller 5; Harold Martin 6; Thomas S. Bubier, who or- ganized Section 7, has entered war work, which prevented his con- tinuing, and C. Edward Conway stepped into his place; Robert O'Neill, has been with us from the early days in 1941.
In the fall of 1943 the dim-out was suspended, thus relieving Ralph Lindsey, Blackout Officer, Howard Hamill, Fred Seaton, Robert Mansfield, Fred Burk, Chester Bradley, George Barker and Walter Burrill of an onerous and thankless task. These men faithfully pat- rolled the town every night, fair weather and foul, and purchased gasoline for this task from their own money.
Report center records, and assignment of personnel continues under the efficient direction of Miss Mary Bucknam, assisted by Miss Evelyn Fryers. The operation of the center has been possible through the sacrifice and steadfastness of many loyal men and women workers. We are deeply grateful for their services.
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The Message Room was remodelled and enlarged this year, and additional phones installed. It continues under the able direction of Mrs. Hazel Seaton, assisted by Mrs. Ralph E. Bicknel, and Miss Kay Ingell.
On November 4th, at 10:00 P.M. the operation of the Report Center was turned over to the Police Department. In doing this we followed the order of the State Headquarters. It is now being well handled, under an arrangement whereby in the event of a raid the personnel would be promptly and properly warned.
Last year the wardens offered to assume the responsibility for the annual Red Cross drive. All personnel graciously responded, and did an outstanding job. The quota for the town was $5,500, approx- imately $8,200 was raised, representing a substantial increase above the quota, and far more money than ever had been collected before for Red Cross in Swampscott. The success of this project was highly gratifying to the American Red Cross, as it involved hard work, and the total collected was much more than had been expected. This drive enables the American Red Cross, to continue its blood plasma service, home service, and many other essential activities so vital to our men and women in the armed forces. To my mind there is no more cogent way that the wardens can show they are whole- heartedly behind the men in the front line.
In June of 1941, when but a skeleton organization existed, there was some question in the minds of those responsible for perfecting plans whether we could secure sufficient personnel, and just how much interest and time they would put into the project. The results have far exceeded our most optimistic expectations, both in the number of citizens responding, and in the quality of their work and reliability.
Respectfully submitted,
I. MURRAY ADAMS, Chief Air Raid Warden.
BLACKOUT OFFICER
January 12, 1944.
Mr. James Buchanan, Chairman
Swampscott Committee on Public Safety Swampscott, Mass.
Dear Mr. Buchanan:
Several practice blackouts were called for during 1943 and gen- erally speaking, Swampscott did an excellent job during all of them. The co-operation between Wardens and Householders was generally good and it is felt that we are ready for any emergency requiring a blackout.
We do feel, however, that unless there is periodic practice in blacking out, the tendency will be to forget the regulations and to become slipshod.
The maintenance of the Dimout-until its suspension November 1, 1943-was the main job of the Blackout Division of Protection.
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We wish to publicly express our appreciation of the work done by the members of regular Dimout Patrol who were on duty every night.
These crews averaged five hours per night, seven nights a week, and put in over 3,050 man hours up to November 1. Messrs. Hamill, Barker, Burrill, Burk, Bradley, Seaton and Mansfield have done a grand job and deserve a great deal of credit for the high rating Swampscott enjoyed.
These men, however, could not have been as successful without the wonderfully whole-hearted co-operation of section wardens and the townspeople themselves.
The willingness of nearly all of the people to carry out regu- lations imposed by the Dimout, in spite of inconveniences, cost and danger of dimly-lighted streets, indicates the fine calibre of Swamp- scott citizens. They are to be heartily congratulated for their part in making the Swampscott Dimout an outstanding success.
Cordially yours
RALPH I. LINDSEY,
Blackout Officer.
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PROTECTION DIVISION
December 31, 1943
Swampscott Committee on Public Safety
Swampscott, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report on the civilian defense activities for the year 1943.
There have been several test raids and blackouts during the year and I believe that our Wardens and all the personnel of Civilian Defense have carried out their respective duties 100%, and I, at this time, wish to thank the Civilian Defense personnel for the fine co-operation they have shown the past year.
When the dim-out regulations were lifted, the nightly patrol throughout the town was also stopped and it has been a pleasure working these long months with a group of men that really had the safety of the townspeople at heart. The men on this patrol have' put in many long hours and have found many irregularities which have been reported to the proper authorities.
Although the patrol has stopped, every man who took part in it stands ready to do anything that may help to bring this war to an end, and I know this is also the feeling of all the personnel who have worked so hard for the protection of the home front.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD L. HAMILL, Chairman of Protection Division.
HLH:MPH
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CIVILIAN DEFENSE
The Rescue and Decontamination Squads working together from a common station and both utilizing Park Department equipment, as well as that furnished under the Civilian Defense organization, participated in the State and Section incidents. A number of mem- bers were lost to the Armed Services and their vacancies were filled.
An exhibit was made up and put on display at the Fall show known as "Swampscott Day." Each unit remains intact and ready to go within a short time should the occasion arrive.
Respectfully submitted, FRED BURK, Rescue Parties. RALPH I. LINDSEY, Gas Protection Decontamination.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
The medical division is organized with two dispatch stations, one each at the Phillips Beach Engine House and the Community House on Pine Street, and a casualty station located in the vicinity of the Town Hall. Originally, the casualty station was located at the Thomson Estate. At the present time it is located in Ballou Hall of the Universalist Church.
Ambulances are located at each dispatch station to transport casualties either to the casualty station or to the Lynn or Salem Hospitals.
It was my original plan to have local first-aid stations estab- lished in all of the sections of the town. Due to the progress of the war and directives from the State Committee, these stations are not necessary, and for that reason the plan was discarded.
At this time I would like to express my appreciation to all those who have given of their time and energy to produce the efficient organization which we now have.
In particular, I wish to express my thanks to Dr. Ralph E. Bick- nell, Co-Chairman of the Division, for his counsel and untiring efforts.
The medical division at the present time stands ready to mobilize immediately in the event. of any enemy or civilian emergency.
Respectfully submitted, LINCOLN A. PALMER, O.D., Chief of Emergency Medical Service.
SWAMPSCOTT RED CROSS MOTOR CORPS
The Swampscott Red Cross Motor Corps Disaster Unit was called out on all tests by request of the Civilian Defense.
There are now twelve active workers in this Unit.
In case of a real emergency or disaster we have four complete ambulances for Swampscott.
Respectfully submitted,
ADJUTANT, GRACE E. WHITEACRE,
In charge of Swampscott Unit.
GEW :KBI
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AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 11, 1944
Mr. James W. Buchanan Chairman of Civilian Defense
Swampscott, Mass.
Dear Sir :-
I hereby submit my report of the Swampscott Auxiliary Fire Department for the year 1943.
We now have five engine companies, namely, Engines One, Two, Three and Four, and one trailer pump. The U.S. government sent us two skid pumpers which have been mounted on Engines Two and Three, and also one trailer pump.
We purchased a GMC chassis for $50.00, which we have thor- oughly overhauled and on which we have installed a body and the government skid pump.
All of these engines are now fully equipped with government issued hose, nozzles, suction hose and other necessary equipment.
All of the auxiliary firemen have been drilled once a week and thoroughly schooled in fire fighting.
I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for their cooperation and the regular fire department for their assistance in training the auxiliary department.
Respectfully submitted, ROY F. OLSON, Chief, Auxiliary Fire Department.
RFO/MC
AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE
The citizens who volunteered their services as auxiliary police officers made possible an organization of a firm body of men whose energies are directed towards a final and glorious victory on the battle fronts of the world. In peacetime, we had become accustomed to rights, but when a call for volunteers as auxiliary police officers was issued these men did not forget that for every right there is a duty and for every privilege a responsibility. The assistance and essential protection which they have rendered to keep the home front secure will be remembered gratefully.
The auxiliary force is comprised of one hundred trained men. They have given invaluable assistance to the department towards a successful safety on the home front, and I am confident that they stand ready to mobilize and serve in any future emergency or call to duty which may arise.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES M. KENNEDY,
Acting Chief of Police.
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EVACUATION DIVISION
January 11, 1944
James W. Buchanan, Chairman
Swampscott Committee on Public Safety Swampscott, Mass.
Dear Sir:
In answer to your request for a report of the Evacuation Com- mittee for the year 1943. I beg to inform you that at every Test Blackout the Evacuation Committee was represented as being on hand ready to function and when we had test incidents, we relisted same as needing our attention, and while it has never seemed ad- visable to actually get cars out, we went through the mechanisms to test their availability, drivers, etc. We also tested out the opening up of an Assembly Point and Temporary Shelters.
The Committee remains practically the same with one or two substitutions and a couple of resignations due to the taking on of other work. No effort was made to fill them as the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the Committee was large enough.
Last winter it was felt we might be called upon to act in con- nection with the oil and fuel situation and the writer followed this matter up very carefully, operation through other agencies whom I felt would hear of distress or need of help much sooner than we would, but I am pleased to advise I heard of no such contingency.
Respectfully submitted, BARRIE M. WHITE, Chairman, Evacuation Division of the Town of Swampscott, Mass.
REPORT OF LOCAL PROPERTY OFFICER
Swampscott Committee on Public Safety
Since war was declared on December 7, 1941 this community has received through a loan by the United States Government, Of- fice of Civilian Defense, Washington, D. C., a substantial amount of valuable equipment and supplies as a supplement to the already existing protective organizations of the town.
Although it is not permissible for me to mention specific items or quantities it can be stated that this equipment includes pumps, ladders, hose, and other accessories for the use of the auxiliary fire unit; cots, first-aid pouches, medical instruments and supplies for the medical unit; helmets, gas masks, hand fire extinguishers, etc., for the wardens, fire-watchers, auxiliary police, rescue squad, and other civilian defense personnel.
This equipment, together with that owned by the town, both auxiliary and regular, provides this community with useful and serviceable protection in the case of an emergency caused by enemy action, sabotage, or otherwise.
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