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CHRYSLER AIR RAID SIRENS Selected to Warn Arsenal of Democracy 

DETROIT IS PREPARING WITH 20 CHRYSLER SIRENS

As guardians of American's primary target, Detroit Civil Defense Officials are conscious of their city's importance to Civil Defense.  They are protecting their homes, children and factories with a modern, up-to-date Air Raid Warning System.  They are installing Chrysler Air Raid Sirens.  Here's why:

The new Chrysler Air Raid Siren produces the loudest warning sound ever achieved for modern production.  It is powered by a new 180 horsepower V-8 Industrial engine, making it independent of vulnerable central power systems.  One or any number of sirens may be remotely controlled from a central control station if desired.  It is clearly recognized over a diameter of 8 miles . . . and it is the least expensive, 138 decibels (100 ft. from throat) of warning sound on the market today!

For complete information, specifications and availability for your city, town or industrial plant write: Marine and Industrial Engine Division, Chrysler Corporation, 12202 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit 31, Michigan.

CITY TO GET RAID SIRENS
First Warning Units to Be Installed in March

Detroit's civil defense program took a step forward Saturday as arrangements were made for delivery and installations of a siren-warning system and the first emergency medical supplies began arriving for distribution to casualty care stations.

Brig. Gen. Clyde E. Dougherty, director of the Detroit Office of Civil Defense (ODC) said the first two of 20 sirens would be installed early in March.

The first installations will be on top the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel, for the downtown area, and the General Motors Building, for the New Center area.

The siren committee of the Detroit OCD decided to use a new type 180 horsepower unit manufactured by the Chrysler Corp.  The choice was made after more than a year of study and comparisons of various warning systems. 

Dougherty said about $100,000 was saved by waiting for the development of the new and better siren. 

He estimated that the complete warning system would cost about $200,000, half of which is Federal funds and half City.  All but two of the powerful sirens will be placed on roof of fire stations.

All sirens will be activated from remote controls.