Show telephone company asks cooperation the grim business of war takes over a little more of our time each day as millions like ourselves all over the nation give our services in war work youve probably ably been doing dodig more yourself buying more bonds working in civilian defense or other projects the way a democracy fights and each voluntary contribution of the time and service further unites a great nation meeting the bhe st ernest test best it has ever faced As the mighty war effort gathers momentum it touches all of at us in our everyday lives and by the same token broadens broaden our opportunities to be helpful in this connection an Inter interesting sting angle was mentioned recently by W donald oakes manager of the telephone company since the outbreak of war telephone lines all over the nation have been busier than ever before in the companas comp anys history mr oakes said carrying urgent messages between offices of government military posts munitions plants aviation industries dus tries naval bases shipyards factories and homes the fact that we all seem to be using the telephone more indicates Indi caes pretty clearly its vital part in tying together the work of war but it also gives every telephone user an added responsibility war calls come first and everyone can cooperate the telephone company urges that long distance dista nce and local calls be made brief that nonessential calls be avoided unnecessary conversations may delay essential war calls because important telephone materials like copper aluminum rubber and line linc are vital war materials as well new lines cant be provided to handle additional loads in some eases cases no new local service can be provided and party lines must be shared considerate use of party line service Is neighborly and help ful bulat at this time i mr oakes points out not all calls going through the telephone switchboards these days have to do with war but all calls that do have something to do with war do zo go through the switchboard |