Many of today's papers are indignant with the Ministry, of Home Security for not compelling house owners, particularly' of "business hhouses.'to have fire-watchers on the root. "If an incendiary bomb can be caught inthe first minute oF two, it i9 easily put out with sand. The Jaw only compels firms employing 30 or more people to have watchers on the root. But here and there shopkeepers have formed little groups to supply. in turn men to watch. their Droperties, with good results. There fs no doubt that by such system many of Sunday's night fires could have been prevented.
However. the Ministry of Home Security has not been idle. It has [produced today pamphlet of advice for those who sleep in public shel ters. "Do not sleep on your back,"
ways, "you are less likely to snore it you lie on your side." And, try not to toss and turn about so ab not disturb other sleepers. 'The shelter will grow warmer during the night. so be sure and put on warm things the morning' to avoid catching cold. "Children should have their night clothes put on under their day clothes; it is then merely necessary to remove the latter" when they arrive at the shelter. And be sure and stow all. valuables and import-fant. papers, rent book. ration book, insurance policy ete. in a safe place, Are the public really such ninnies as these "Whitehall wiseacres seem to think?
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