PATTERN FOR SURVIVAL

[Music] ever since man first appeared on this Earth he has had to struggle for existence he is had to fight wild animals famine and sickness besides having had to be on guard against his fellow man Nature's dangers were always held in check because he man had the and with that reason he overcame fear but when it came to defending himself against other men who were envious of what he possessed the task of defending himself became more complex because his attackers had invented weapons at first he feared these weapons because he couldn't immediately understand them but as soon as he overcame fear he used his power of reason to Fashion defenses against them he made Shields to ward off Spears then he in turn invented better weapons in order to protect himself and down through history the story repeated itself over and over as arms became more powerful the the defenses surpassed them in strength but this happened only after fear was overcome today the importance of overcoming fear is far greater than it has ever been and this can only be done by familiarizing ourselves with the effects of the atomic bomb the only newspaper man who was assigned to officially cover the entire Atomic project is Mr William L Lawrence science writer for the New York Times and twice a piter prize winner he is also the author of dawn overzero the dramatic firsthand report of the birth of the atomic bomb and hell bomb the account of an even more powerful weapon therefore Mr Lawrence is one of the persons most qualified to give us his views for an approach to a method of defense against Atomic Warfare I saw with my own eyes the power of the exploding atom I witnessed the end of an era and the beginning of a new one I saw a world blow up in a burst of cosmic fire and a new one born from its ashes I saw a great City disappear in a mushroom cloud in a fraction of a millionth of a second right then I knew that here at last man had a weapon that could destroy civilization the atomic bomb is the most powerful physical destructive weapon history has ever known but it is above all a psychological Terror weapon does this mean that we are helpless against an atomic attack most certainly not there is definitely a defense against the atomic bomb provided we Faithfully carry out a planned method of Defense note very carefully what is to follow for what you are about to see and hear is your pattern for survival thank you Bill Lawrence in order to properly defend ourselves against an atomic attack we've got to learn and remember remember what happens when such a bomb explodes so let's examine the simple scientific facts about the atomic bomb as an atom of uranium 235 is forced to split it releases a fantastic amount of energy causing the explosion this reaction is known as nuclear fishion as the atoms explode they create destruction three ways first the shock wave the force of the explosion pushes the air around and from the center at Great speeds this pressure makes buildings crumble the effects of the shock wave will be felt for several seconds similar to an explosion of many thousands of tons of TNT second the bomb discharges a heat wave which at its source is many times hotter than the sun this is known as the heat flash this flash of intense heat lasts only a few seconds but its intense T light can start fires as far away as 2 miles and can inflict serious flash Burns unless the skin is protected third the bomb radiates a tremendous amount of gamma rays these are similar to x-rays when an Air Blast occurs the gamma rays are dissipated within a fraction of a second and do not extend beyond a mile but if the bomb explodes on the ground it leaves what is known as residual radiation in other words highly radioactive fragments of the bomb are embedded in the ground now that we know roughly how the bomb works we will see what kind of damage it can do and how we can protect ourselves according to the information released by our scientists we know that the bomb is most destructive when exploded about 2,000 ft above the ground the point directly under the blast is called Ground Zero all distances are measured from this point in the area within 1 half mile from Ground Zero there is virtually total Destruction in order for a person to survive within this area he must be protected by a shelter which can withstand the shock wave the heat Flash and the gamma rays this type of shelter must be located underground and must have walls and ceiling of reinforced concrete the area beginning at 1/2 mile from ground zero to 1 mile from it will be seriously damaged but chances for survival in this area are good if there has been enough time after the alert to reach the shelters of those who cannot reach the shelters many Will Survive by crouching flat against cement pillars in the basements of heavy concrete buildings Beyond one mile from ground zero even many who won't have time to reach the shelters will have a good chance to live if they react quickly at this point you're going to ask what chance does that lead us can anything be done about it yes definitely and here it is we've simplified it for you all the way first let's begin with the home if your home has a seller you can easily and economically convert it into an ideal Shelter by building an outside entrance to it and by reinforcing the ceiling with heavy beams finally if you haven't the means to do any building then convert the room in your house with the least number of Windows preferably with no windows at all since the shock wave can shatter Windows as far as 10 miles away flying splinters of glass cause a very large percentage of injuries so prepare a barricade then put a strong support on top so that the flying glass and falling debris won't hurt you these sandbags will also protect you from the heat Flash and radiation to give your home some protection against fire the color of the paint should be as light as possible because light colored surfaces reflect heat whereas dark colors absorb it the roof shingle should be of fireproof material those of us who work in offices or stores must familiarize ourselves with the exact location of the nearest shelters as a safety precaution against a surprise attack pick out the strongest and most Sheltering piece of furniture or fixture under which you can crawl remember the glass splinters and the falling debris for this is one of the deadliest things in your house glass now whether your shelter is in the basement of your office or at your home prepare a kit similar to this one and have it handy at all times for any eventuality include enough bottled water to last you for several days raisins chocolate canned food and chlorine tablets for your drinking water a small burner a skillet table wear and a large box of matches a first aid kit that includes sterile bandages iodin Vaseline jelly and sunburned cream not lotion a good supply of Grease cutting soap some blankets extra clothing and a pair of heavy gloves a flashlight with spare batteries and some candles a Red Cross first aid handbook a handbook on defense against Atomic Warfare a map of your city and one of your neighboring counties and photostatic copies of your identification papers a portable radio with spare batteries well those are the material preparations but what should you personally do how should you act it's unlikely of course that an enemy will complet L surprise us but even with warning will you act sensibly without [Music] Panic attention attention those of you in your homes shut off the gas and electricity draw all the curtains and close the Venetian blinds if you have them this precaution will reduce injuries from broken glass run to your shelters do not go outside but if you absolutely must wear loose fitting white clothing which will reflect light and heat [Music] those of you in your offices all in stores run to your assigned shelters run to your assigned [Music] shelters attention all those who are in the Streets Run for the nearest shelter but run as close to the walls of buildings as [Music] possible all motorists stop your your cars get out of your cars immediately and run for the nearest shelter get out of that car it's dangerous get out from the middle of the street while you're running keep close to the buildings [Music] but now suppose the enemy succeeded in sneaking past our warning system although This is highly improbable let's assume that the bomb was delivered without our being alerted there'll be an intense flash of light and when you see that light forget all about shelters and preparations just don't look at that light cover your eyes with your elbows like this and then die recover you have just 3 seconds how are you going to use that chance [Music] [Music] what you have just seen is the worst that could happen but remembering this might someday save your life however there is one other possibility as we all know by now the bomb is most effective when dropped from the air but it can also be carried and exploded under water those of us who either work or live near important Harbor installations must consider the possibility of a water [Music] burst the moment you are aware of the characteristic water column run into the nearest building because within a few seconds the water that Rose Skyward with the explosion will be coming back down in the form of heavy rain and fog that rain will be dangerously radioactive keep to the center of the building in order to get as much material and distance between yourself and that radioactive water keep away from Windows and exterior walls then stay where you are even then act only as directed by the authorities well there you have it the bomb will have struck some of us will have perished but most of us those who will have taken the necessary precautions will be safe although there will be much left to do because such an explosion will have left certain areas dangerously Radioactive much can be done but most of the work will fall on the shoulders of Civilian defense groups disaster squads and Red Cross units they will be there to help you they will instruct you to bury contaminated clothing not to burn it since smoke is a carrier of radioactive particles they will show you how your coarse grease cutting soap when properly used will either reduce or remove radioactivity from your body they will tell you to listen attentively to your radio for important instructions and they will help those of us who will not be in a condition to help ourselves theirs will indeed be a noble Duty Meanwhile your duty will be to support these groups and to help organize them if need be in so doing you will not be giving something and getting nothing in return you will be giving to protect yourself your home and your country [Music] in learning to defend yourself and your family you are shaping the survival of your way of life of your heritage and your future and in that future there shall come a time when the atomic borse will be 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