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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated October 16, 1957 reads "'Octupus [sic],' that overworked network of plugs and wires, causes many home blazes, firemen report. Realizing danger, electric appliance companies and fire department officials recently began nationwide campaign to educate public on proper home wiring." See images 00155231 through 00155235 for all photos in this series.
Beauty contestants Young women Fire prevention Safety education Dwellings--Fires and fire prevention Electric apparatus and appliances--Fires and fire prevention Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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