American AcornsMorning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine, February 24, 1942, p. 12: “Irvin G. Oaks To Be Presented Safety Medal.” The notice describes the award and the first aid for which he was recognized.
Image · dated 24 Feb 1942 · source: Morning Sentinel, via the owner's public Newspapers.com clipping 206674242
How it is shown: Cropped at the right edge to remove part of the neighboring column; the article is shown whole.
Keep in mind: This report says the accident happened “last summer” and gives 6900 volts; the October 1941 report of the South Channel dam accident differs on the season, the voltage and whether the man was unconscious.
Evidence for
- Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Me.), 24 Feb 1942, p. 12: 'Irvin G. Oaks To Be Presented Safety Medal' · the original at Newspapers.com