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Show THE MIDVALE SENTINEL ' PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Entered as Second Class Matter at the Postol£ice at Midvale, utah, nuder the Act of March 9, 1878. HOWARD C. BARRO\YS, Edir;r and Publisher Iva E. Barrows, Associate Edilor Subscription Rate, per year (anywhere in the U.S.A.) - - $2.50 (Advertising Rates Given on Request) TIPPING THE SCALES "Let's Make This A Safe Xmas," Says Fire Chief "Now is the time to make cer~ tain that your Christmas holidays are not marred by fires or other accidents resulting from defective Christmas lighting equipment,'' warns Chief L C Canning of the Midvale fire department. Our country is confronted with a struggle for surviv'll against an enemy that has sho"'Jl it can draw on the unlimited reserves of the manpower of Asia. Factors that can help mightily to tip the scales in our favor will be superior teclmical ability and pro-- "You need have no fear," Chief Canning said, "of fires being string and go over them looking caused by well made Christmas for the following defects: lighting sets, provided they are not . Is the attachment plug cracked too old and are in good condition. or broken? Are the parts of the Many people do not realize how plug held together securely? Pull long their light strings have been gently on the wires where they in use." A high percentage are enter the plug to see that the con· 10 to 20 years old, and defects of nections are not broken. one sort or another are bound to 2. Bend the wire at close inter· be present. It is folly to take vals to see if the insulation has chances waiting until the night be· hardened and is in danger of for Christmas. "Get out yom· lights breaking off. Frayed insulatioo in· now,'' the chief advises, <~and in· dicates a condition that can be dan· spect them carefully. Lay out each gerous. If the bare metal wires are exposed at any pint, short circuiting may occur which are sure THESE.WOMEN! -By d'Alessio lluctive efficiency. These must be our conservers of manpower. No longer can we afford promiscuous political crusades against our most efficient industries in the name of liberalism. No longer can we condemn bigness iu itself. Well managed bigness operating competitively is national necessity. In one field alone, retailing, the manpower sitnation promises to be critical although mass distribution is a modern miracle of efficiency. We.. would be facing a worse manpower shortage uow if the political attacks of a few years ago on chain stores Lad succeeded in stifling the labor-saving im10vations they inll-odnced, such as self-service. Moreover, it has now proven beyond a doubt that neither chains nor any other system of merchandising can exert a monopolistic influence. There are 30,000 more individual grocers in business today than there were 10 years ago-and about 275 more food chains. In other words, competition has grown steadily more intense. What is true here is also true in other fields of retailing. It is true in manufactnring and related lines. , •·. One thing we often overlook is that the small business has its special advantages in attracting and holding its customers personal contacts; special services and other factors. The smaller concern is often able to avoid overhead and operating costs which are a necessary part of larger operations. And what it all adds up to is that the country needs them all - big and little - in the critical days to come. THE Page Si:r ~IIDVALE J11!1!!j Chief Canning pointed out with emphasis that house lighting cir· cuits should have proper size fuses of correct current rating, and that, if in doubt, the company furnish· ing power should be consulted. Over·size !uses may result in the SENTINEL Friday, Decembe~ 14, 1950 . coming from one who knows the potential hazards that do exist where proper precautions are not followed. "I hope every person in this city has a very merry Christmas," the chief said, 11 hut more than that, I hope they have a safe wiring getting bot enough to start one so they will be around to en- a fire, and usually just where it joy many more." can not be noticed until the fire is well under way. "Be sure to be safe," says the chief. Dr. Orson E. Kesler He also stressed one precau· Chiropr•ctor fire hazards, and the string should tionary measure with respect to announces be thrown away. lighting strings that are actually Office Hours 3. Inspect each lamp lor cracks discarded. They should be cut in Midvale or loose parts. If the inner metal up so that children who find them screw shell is loose in the insu· will not be tempted to rescue them 7 to 9 p.m. evenings lated outer shell, the string should and put them back in service. "Cut Or by Appointment be discarded. Pull gently on the ocr the sockets,'' be suggested, "so wires entering each socket to be that it will be impossible for any· 479 E. CMter St. sure they are secure. one to use them." Phones: Mid. 308 - S. L. 4-091 4. Keeping the string away from These are sound words of advice any flammable material, screw the lamps in firmly, and plug in the ' string. Hold each socket firmly and if---·~--twist the wircst slightly to be sure l I there is no loose connection that will cause a short circuit or spark when the lights are on the tree. U THE MOST any sparking occurs, the string should not be used under any cir· : i cum.stances. I. ·-··- -• ·; n H .. . II HAVE YOU SEEN ... II II I "If the string is found to be in i ' i! good condition," says Chief Can· ning, "it is ready to put on the tree, and there is a recommended ' . ."As I said, don't you think my wife ia a wonderful cook?': ..d i " tal foil getting into lamp sockets. " H i~ i! ..ii 2 5c to 98c per box ; : 1! ""; : !l Tags, Gift Ties, and Gift WrapsLarge Assortments i" i inserted) before adding any other !! •• decorations. This is easier than and eliminates the chance o! me· ;. H COMPLETE LINE OF XMAS CARDS H ll IN TOWN? 3 for 5c to I Oc: ea. way to do that, even. 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