Topeka and a blackout

In December of 1941, Topeka decided to have a trial run of a Blackout. Why they thought Topeka would be targeted by the Japanese was unclear. Ray and I went with another couple to the corner of 8th and Kansas Ave. I think it was in front of The Topeka Journal. We stood on the corner and at a special time the streetlights and everything else were to go dark. The next morning our pictures were on the front page and the other couple was kissing. I think it was the only time it was held and most of the lights did not darken so it was not considered a success. It was only tried the once. The Japanese did not attack.