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62 The Chairman asked if they would be in if they passed the examination and the Chief replied in the affirmative. He explained that once they are appoint- ed they will be on a six months probation period. Mr. Paige Thompson, 114 Bow Street was inter- viewed by theBoard. The Chairman read a brief history of the applicant which was presented by the Chief. Mr. Thompson stated that he is now employed by the Jefferson Union Company, but is somewhat dissatisfied because his job is dirty and he is allergic to the oil. The Chairman asked why he wanted to come into the Police Department and he replied that he has always wanted to be an Officer of the Law, but never had the opportunity. The Chairman asked if he knew this might not always be a day time job and he replied in the affirmative. The Chief explained that the days)off are one in six; the base pay $49 a week to start with - $ 54.77 the max- imum. The Chairman stated that the Selectmen do not tolerate drinking in the Police Department. The Chairman inquired as to his army experience and he stated that he spent a year in Germany and was a guard for three months. The Chief explained that if the Selectmen appointed him as a temporary officer it does not mean that he would be a regular officer because he must take the examinations and in the event he failed the mental or physical he would automatically be out. He also explained that the police officers have to furnish their own uniforms which cost well over $100. Mn Thompson asked if there was any way of disposing of the uniforms and the Chief said that he has known the supplier to take them back for resale. The Chairman explained that Mr. Thompson might be giving up a position that is reasonably permanent for one that may not be permanent. Mr. Gay asked if he would be willing to accept the job as outlined and Mr. Thompson replied in the affirmative. Mr. Thompson said that he would like to know if night work would be permanent and the Chief stated that there is nothing permanent about any of the shifts. Mr. Thompson retired and Mr. James F. Corr, 9 Chirley Street met with the Board. The Chairman read his history as presented by the Chief, and asked Way he wanted to leave his present position to go into police work. Mr. Corr replied that it has always been his ambition to b ea police officer. 1 1