1941 Seattle Blackout

The transcript describes a community's response to a blackout emergency. Authorities and volunteers, including the Women's Red Cross, are well-prepared due to extensive training. Housewives and officers play crucial roles in managing the blackout. However, some stores fail to comply, resulting in penalties and mob actions to enforce the blackout.

What was the consequence for stores that did not comply with the blackout?

What happened to the lights when a mob reacted to the stores' negligence?