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A demonstration for the citizens of South Portland of what an Air Raid Precautions Service command center would look like, probably held at the high school auditorium. Representatives of the gas, electric, bomb squads and safety services sit at one table flanked by telephone operators and, at the back, Boy Scouts who were to be pressed into service as messengers.

ppl 29815 Public meetings at Portland City Hall. [2 images]

Maine citizens pack in City Hall learned details of the Air Raid Precautions Service set up to warn of approaching enemy aircraft. (photo with Report Center) South Portland civilian volunteers man a typical report center (for air raids) In the rear are Boy Scouts serving as messengers (it was a demonstration).

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