On December 12, 1976, noted TV and film actor Jack Cassidy died in a fire at his West Hollywood apartment. He was 49 years old. Cassidy had fallen asleep while smoking and the cigarette had set fire to the couch.
Children and World War Two. Children were massively affected by World War Two. Nearly two million children were evacuated from their homes at the start of World War Two; children had to endure rationing, gas mask lessons, living with strangers etc.Children accounted for one in ten of the deaths during the Blitz of London from 1940 to 1941.hildren and World War Two. Children were massively affected by World War Two. Nearly two million children were evacuated from their homes at the start of World War Two; children had to endure rationing, gas mask lessons, living with strangers etc.
Lifeboats, Lifeboat Equipment and Rafts. [As taught to U.S. Maritime Service Trainees in World War II] All articles of equipment for lifeboats must be of good quality, efficient for the purpose they are intended to serve and kept in good condition. Lifeboats must be fully equipped before the vessel leaves port, and the equipment must remain in the boat throughout the voyage.