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Flies.
An opportunity arose for the linking up of propaganda designed to encourage
the destruction of flies with the title of a film show in May at a local cinema.
The film was "Wings of Danger" and, although having no connection with the
pests, the title obviously lent itself very readily to this type of publicity. In
connection with this particularly activity, the Mayor attended the cinema in
question on the occasion of the first showing of the film, and addressed the
audience.
Venereal Diseases.
The Ministry of Health requested the assistance of local authorities in a
publicity campaign to combat venereal disease. In this connection copies of
posters were distributed for display in the Council's public conveniences and
those of all Licensed premises in the Borough.
Film Shows.
During the year health films were shown from various premises.
Public Libraries.
Nine shows were given in the Libraries and the policy of including a
feature film in each programme was continued. Once again the shows have
been attended on almost every occasion by capacity audiences, and the Public
Health Committee agreed, for the season which began in October, 1952, to
double the number of shows. On each occasion the programme was introduced
by a member of the Public Health Committee and the audience was addressed
by the Medical Officer of Health or his Deputy.
Town Hall.
During the autumn and winter months, the Council's Director of Entertainments
has organised fortnightly film shows of general interest. The
opportunity was taken to include a health film on eight such occasions during
the year.
Welfare Centres.
On four occasions film shows on nutrition were given at Welfare Centres
in the Borough. These were accompanied by talks given by the Deputy
Medical Officer of Health.
Films Exhibited: —
"The Nose Has It"
"Surprise Attack"
"Mass Radiography"
"Defeat Tuberculosis"
"Fly About the House"
"Your Children's Play"
"Another Case of Poisoning"
"Unwanted Guests"
"A New Beginning"
"Your Children's Meals"
"Your Children's Eyes"
"Your Children's Teeth"
"The Fight Against Disease"
"Behind the Menu"
"Vitamin D"
"Family Circles"
"Defence Against Invasion"
"Human Body"
"Mary's Birthday"
"They Do Come Back"
"Streptomycine"
"Tuberculosis"
"Your Children Walking"