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UA THE CAROLINA TIMES Sat, Dec 8, 1978 p3Bfftt B 1 .fHte's Willie Jeffries 1$ Named Coach of Year in MEAC FOR THE LOVE OF A HORSE - St Louis- fli.rtis M Trm io f u.i, uZZhl! - - ' "r ixiy miiu Icigiito, mu., comforting his horse after it was rescued from a railroad trestle in St. Louis county. Moore and a friend were riding the horse to school when its feet became entangled in the ties. Humane Society officers and volunteer workers (Top R and Bottom) worked for several hours to free the horse. The ..mac was given iransqumzers oeiore its legs were pulled, one by one, from the ties. Chi Bali Sorority Holds Interim Confab in D. C. The interim board meetine of Chi Eta Phi Sorority was convened by the recently elected Supreme Basileus, Verdelle Bellamy of Atlanta", Georgia, on November 16-17 1973 at National Headquarters, 3029 13th Street, Washington, D.C. Twenty-five nurses representing individual chapters from New York to California, converged upon D.C. to conduct the sorority's mid-year business following a very successful Boule held last July in Houston, Texas. Members of the mother chapter, Alpha, under the direction of the incomparable Lt. Col. Margaret E. Bailey and committee, provided excellent arrangements for the hard-working delegates from 16 cities in twenty-one states. Plans for the 29th Boule to be hosted by Gamma chapter ofBaltimore, Md. in July 1974 was a major topic of discussion. Rosetta Sands, Basileus of Gamma, revealed preliminary plans which include special work-shops and sessions on such major nursing issues as continuing education and institutional licensure. Another unique highlights will be a post-Boule so journ to the final resting place of the first American black nurse, Mary Mahoney, whose gravesite was restored and monument unveiled on August 15, 1973, thru the joint effort of Chi Eta Phi Sorority and the American Nurses Association. Plans for active participation in the 1974 ANA. Biennum at San Francisco as well as chapter recommendations for the 1974 Mary Mahoney Award were shared. The Sorority's dedication to youth in-put and involvement at the planning level of its deliberations and actions was well noted by the presence of Beta representative, Mary Davis, senior nursing student at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C, who provided the refreshing viewpoint of the student membership very capably. In addition, Janice Crouch, student sponsor, presented recommendations which fully demonstrated the Beta's determination to provide meaningful in-put and contribution. Edna Batiste, newly appointed National Organizer from Detroit. Michigan, reported the successful establishment of the Sorority's newest Beta chapter on the campus of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Four Chi Eta Phi delegates will accompany the Sorority's Liaison Representative to the National Council of Negro Women, Gwendolyn Braxton, 1st Anti Supreme Basileus, at the NCNWs national convention in the Washington area, December 3 to 10, 1973. Along with several other community projects being conducted by the NCNW, Gwendolyn Braxton reported on their plans for a Black Women's Willie Jeffries, who in his first year as head football coach at South Carolina State College led his team from the bottom of the conference standings to a bowl bid, was named Coach of the Year Flrday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) by his fellow coaches. Jeffries, a former assistant coach at North Carolina A&T and also at the University at Pittsburgh, guided the Bulldogs from a disappointing 1-9 record of a year ago to a 7-2-1 overall mark this season and a bid in the Orangbur Blossom Classic to be played in Miami, Florida December 8. The Union, S. C. native who is a graduate of S. C. State, beat out Earl Banks of Morgan State College, Edmond Whyce of Howard and Willie Smith of North Carolina Central who tied for the runner up spot in the balloting for Coach of the Year. Jeffries saw his South Carolina State team lose the openign game of the season to Bethune-Cookman by the score of 13.7. The next week, the Bulldogs tied North Carolina A&T, 14-14 but lost to Howard the next week, 21-7. Following the defeat to CAULK CRACKS Cracks can form around window and door frames, and where wood meets metal or ma sonary. Caulking cracks reduces air and moisture leakage. YELLOWKNIPE, NORTH WEST TERRITORY -- With gasoline priced here at $1.75 a gallon, sportsmen have found snowmobiles uneco nomical for hunting. Dog sleds are making a comeback. Unity Day, a convocation of Women concerned about the Black Community coming together on March 31, 1974, in a moral and spiritual commitment in churches throughout the United States. Helen S. Miller of Durham, N.C., immediate past Supreme Basileuw, was appointed liason person for the planning of the 1978 Boule in Monrovia, Liberia, Africa, and revealed some significant preplanning for this exciting event which stimulated considerable interest among those present. Howard, S.C. State put together a seven-game winning streak to finish the season with a 7-2-1 record. In the conference race behind North Carolina Central which won the conference crown with a 5-1 league record. Durham Demo Women to Hold Dinner Meeting The Durham County Democratic Women are sponsoring a dinner meeting on Wednesday, December 12, featuring a talk by Rufus L. Edmisten, Senator Sam J. Ervin's assistant for the Watergate Committee, it was announced today by Mrs. Ronald Greene, president of the local group. Also sponsoring the meeting, to be held at the Durham Hotel at 7 P.M., will be the Durham County Democratic Party Executive Committee and the JFK Young Democrats of Ervin's Subcommittee on Separation of Powers, and Deputy Counsel to the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (better known as the Watergate Committee). He is a native of Boone, North Carolina, and was named to his present position by Senator Ervin in July, 1969. Active in North Carolina political affairs, Edmisten has served as national coordinator for the North Carolina Young Democratic Club since 1969, and was a member of the Rules Committee for the Democratic National Convention in 1972. He is currently acting as a general advisor to the Charter Commission of the Democratic National Committee, of which former governor Terry Sanford is chairman. Prior to Edmisten's speech, billed as "Watergate Report," the three sponsoring organizations will hold brief business sessions during dinner. All Democrats are welcome to attend. Tickets at $3, covering dinner and speech, are avilable through the Democratic Women or the other sponsoring groups. JL, jjj THEY TALKED about "Ecology of the Unborn: Maternal and Infant Health." That was the subject of a workshop when the Women's Auxiliary to the National Medical Association met recently in New York City. Physicians and health professionals discussed improving delivery of these medical services, particularly among the nation's black population. The meeting, co-sponsored by The National Foundation-March of Dimes, hear (I. to r.) 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It put an end to poverty, unemployment and inequality. During the revolution approximately 20 million men were lost in war. This forced the women to take on quite a responsibility as far as being the head of many households. Women in the Soviet Union have very little time to spend at home with their families, but they are encouraged to many children hoping for male babies. When a mother have more than ten children she is called mother hero and given many prizes in cluding bonuses. For maternity leave they are given four months with pay, if she has twins or if she has any complication she get additional time off. They work side by side with men in fields, factories, cleaning streets, parks, hotels, driving buses and trains. llnfnrhn.at.elv W came in contact with very few women on person to person basis in conversation to ask their feelings about the working conditions and how they felt about the responsibility of carry the load. We did have a chance to visit the largest cotton mill which was located in Tashkent the Capitol of the Uzbek Republic in Central Asia. We were greeted by a charming young lady who was chief engineer of the plant. There were a total of over 5,000 employees with approximately 60 percent female and 40 male. In talking with the young lady we asked why the older women were somewhat separated from the younger women? We were told the older During our tour of City Hall in Tashkent, we were greeted and talked with a charming young lady who is Vice - Mayor Tashkent. women started in the same department as the young women where the work load is heavy and you have to be alert and fast to operate the machines, but as you grow older instead of early retirement they move you into an area where the work load is much lighter and easier. On the grounds of the factory there area total of three large nurseries for the working mothers of the mill. They pay for the service according to how much they make per month and how many children you have. The more children you have the less you pay. This amount could range from 6 to 8 rubles. The average pay for the workers is 120-126 rubles per month with earned bonuses. . $10.00 American money is equivalent to rubles & kopecks in Russian money. School teachers average pay is 160 - 170 rubles per month. Those ladies working in the fields are paid the same as men if they are doing the same job. Their average pay is 260 rubles per month plus bonuses which average an extra 30 to 40 rubles. Paid vacations consist of 24 working days per year. In listening to the salaries we were quite concerned about the expenses of a household as far as rent and utilities. Rent is based upon the income of the family, this could range from 8 to 12 rubles per month and in some instances where there is a large family with many children they pay very little or none at all. Ulilities cost on an average of 3 to 6 rubles per month. All tuition for education and medical expenses are free. It is interesting to know the tens of thousands of women who have risen to prominence in various fields, namely engineers, technicians, scientists, deputies and 70 percent of the doctors are women. The women wear knee length dresses and quite a few pant suits. Claims Fuel Crisis Will Trigger Home Fires, Deaths This Winter ".P JIB Hflt:; (Photo by D. L. in u Upon arrival at the collective farms in Milik, a small farm in Central Asia, we were presented flowers by lady caretaker Shown above left to right: John Sengstacke, Lenora Carter, Carlton Goodlett. Standing in front of Newspaper plant in Tashkent. (Photo by D. L. Inman) We had the op portunity to meet person to person with another woman at City Hall who was Vice Mayor of Tashkent. In talking briefly with her we were nigniy im pressed with her responsibilities and her plans for making the Soviet Union a better place to live. Consumers Urged to Take Safety Steps WASHINGTON, D.C, November 1973 -As millions of Americans take measures to cope with the nation's energy crisis, the American Red Cross urges energy-conscious consumers to avert home emergencies by taking extra safety precautions and reviewing the first aid procedures for burns and other injuries that may occur. "Conservation of fuel and other energy sources has been made an indiv idual responsibility for all Americans," said CP. Dail, director, Red Cross First Aid program. "But many of the same actions taken to soften impact of the energy crisis-using fireplace to cut down on fuel, for instance-could lead to disaster if safety precautions are not observed." Mr. Dail said that foremost among possible dangers is improper use of home fireplace or other heaters. "In many homes, fireplaces have been used mostly for enjoyment rather than heating; othert have been idle for years," he explained. "But with the lack of heating fuel and a rapidly-approaching winter season, an Increasing number of families will undoubtedly find themselves using fireplaces an important source of heat." He suggested the following fireplace safety tips: Be sure chimneys and dampers are cleaned and in good working order. A blocked chimney could force smoke into the room causing danger of serious illness or asphyxiation as well as damage to furnishings. Build the fire toward the back of the fireplace opening; fire size should be commensurate with the size of the opening. Don't use kerosene, lighter fluid or gasoline to start fires. Paper and small tinder may take a little longer, but are still best for the job. Use matches safely, holding only one match at a time. Strike the match away from yourself, never toward anyone, and not close to your face. Keep screens around fireplaces. Be sure the screen tit;; and that it covers height, length and width of opening. Keep wood and paper stored away from the fireplace to prevent sparks from igniting it. Don't leave a roaring fire unattended at any time. At night, don't retire leaving embers in the fireplace unless it is well screened. Don't wear loose-fitting or flowing clothing around flames or heating devices. If you don't use your fireplace, be sure the damper is closed so heat from the room does not escape up the chimney. Mr. Dail also offered these suggestions for safe use of electric heaters: Be sure electric equipment, wires, cords and the like are in good working condition. If you're not trained to do so, get a qualified electrician to repair worn equipment or wiring. Use proper fuses in electrical systems. If a heater overloads a circuit, the right fuse will break the ciruit and prevent a fire from starting. Extension cords left lying in heavily-traveled areas of your home are a hazard and can cause serious falls. Never place extension cords under rugs. If an electric heating unit-- or any electric appliance-overheats or catches fire, be sure to pull the plug or otherwise shut off current. Mr. Dail said that if a family member suffers a burn, the following first aid procedures should be taken In first degrees burns, there will be a redness or other discoloration of the skin, some pain, and possibly mild swelling. Apply cold water applications or submerge the burned area in cold water, and anolv a drv dressing, if necessary. In second degree burns, there will be a red or mottled appearance of the skin, considerable pain, blisters will develoo. and there may be considerable swelling over a period of several days. Immerse the burned area In cold-but not iced-water for one to two hours. Blot the area gently with freshly-laundered cloths that have been wrung out in iced water. Apply dry sterile sauze or clean cloth as a protective measure; however, don't break blisters or remove tissure In burned area Likewise, don't use prepared antiseptics, ointments, sprays or home remedies. If the arms or legs are affected, keep them elevated In third degree burns, there is usually deep tissue destruction with complete loss of all layers of skin and white or charred appearance. These are serious injuries. Cold applications are not recommended. Apply dry sterile dressings to exclude air and contamination, and get medical help as soon as possible. Mr. charcoal other CHAPEL HILL-A record number of persons needlessly will burn to death in their homes this winter trying to keep warm during the fuel crisis, a University of North Carolina Medical School scientist predicted here today. Dr. Arthur J. McBay, whose specialty is probing the causes of accidental deaths, said the fires will result from makeshift heat sources as persons try to conserve fuel and at the same time keep warm Still others will die as they attempt to a make their homes airtight to conserve heat and are asphyxiated by fumes, gases or carbon monoxide, Dr. McBay said. McBay is a UNC chemist and is chief toxicologic for the office of the chief medical examiner in North Carolina. Space heaters-electrical, gas and oil- will be responsible for most of the deaths. Families will decide to cut down on their fuel consumption by reducing their regular heat source and adding a well-placed heater here and there, McBay said. In the case of both fuel oil and bottled gas, improperly-vented heating units give off highly-irritating, toxic and sometimes deadly fumes. In a tightly-closed room these fumes can kill a person or cause severe lung problems in a very short time, he said. Electric units are safer in some respects, but more dangerous in others. There is the additional danger of accidental shock from improperly grounded electrical units. Those without automatic , cutoffs will continue to heat even if accidentally turned over. Gas heating units without a pilot light are especially dangerous. Gas teaks can cause quick asphyxiation and death or an explosion and fire. The modern thermostatically controlled gas units with an automatic cutoff switch are relatively safe. But to be safe, the unit must be clean and in good working order. A dirty burning unit produces carbon monoxide, and carbon monoxide disables the blood cells so they won't carry oxygen. Lack ot oxygen to tne heart and brain will produce death in just a few minutes. Hibachis and charcoal grills are deceptively dangerous, McBay says. They provide plenty of heat and very little smoke. But they also produce rather high levels of carbon monoxide. These cannot be safely used inside. Another real danger arises from small oil storage tanks that sit on the back of oil heaters. It is often the practice to fill these small tanks with a supply of oil just before B'ng to bed on a cold night. If the : oil is brought in from outside the house where it is very cold, this oil will expand when heated, overflow the tank, spill on the floor and create a very serious fire hazard, McBay said. One way to avoid this problem fis to "pre-heat" oil to room ptemperature before putting it in the stove tank or stay up long enough to be sure oil will not overflow after you go to bed. Fireplaces are beautiful to look at and excellent sources of supplementary heat, but can be very dangerous if not properly supervised, McBay says. It is a very dangerous practice to go to bed with a fire in the fireplace, even with a good quality firescreen. A wind down the chimney can send sparks out into the room and start a fire within minutes. Most homes, even expensive ones, are relatively unsale when a fire breaks out, McBay said. Much of our houses are made of wood which will burn readily. Floors and floor coverings are usually very Damable. Carpets, especially the synthetics, not only burn but give off deadly fumes that can immobilize a person almost immediately. PRICE: TWENTY &SNT8 Bh$' ': : ' 'f3fr : ::jngi 11lill''; Physicians Discuss Aspects of Sickle Cell WOMAN U. S. MARSHAL - Washington, D.C: Two women were sworn in Nov. 21st as the first female Deputy United States Marshals in the 184-year history of the United States Marshal's service, the nation's oldest Federal law enforcement agency. Here one of the women, Mrs. Joanne Neely, 24, of Oxon Hill, Md., shows her new badge to her children Monique (L) 3 and Nkenge, 1, who slept through the entire ceremony. Writing in the December issue of Urban Health, two physicians have urged "confidentiality in sickle cell lOmrTsE Dail warned that grills, hibachis or outdoor cooking equipment should never be used inside the house. If burned in a confined area, without proper ventilation, these cooking devices will release enough carbon monoxide in a short time to cause unconsciousness or even (Continued On Page 7A) Duke Sets Up Fund to Support Cancer Study Duke University President Terry Sanford announced recently the establishment of the $300,000 James M. Ingram Endowment Fund to support cancer research and treatment Income from the endowment fund will be used primarUy for cancer research and treatment within the Department of Obstetrics and Gvnecoloav at the Duke Medical Center. The endowment fund gift to Duke was made through the estate of Mrs. Mary Luceit Vansant of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Vansant created the fund to honor Dr. James M. Ingram, a 1944 graduate of the Duke Medical School and a practicing physician in St. Petersburg. The fund is Included in the $162-million Epoch Campaign at Duke. The main efforts of the three-year development drive are centered on increasing university endowment. Already committed to Duke during the campaign are pledges totaling over $30 million, including a commitment from the J. A. Jones Construction Company and the Edwin L. Jones, Jr. family of Charlotte, for a cancer research building. Other goals of the drive Include partial funding of two additional buildings in the medical center for cancer research and treatment. JENKINS SAN ANTONIO-Airman William Jenkins Jr., son of Mrs. Delorise C. Jenkins of 1018 Bacan St., Durham, N.C. has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. During his six weeks training, he studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. The airman is remaining at the Air Training Command base for specialized training in the security police field. Airman Jenkins is a 1973 graduate of Durham High School. CAMP SPRINGS, Md.-Airman First Class Burley H. McCraw Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Burley H. McCraw of 1707 Vista St., Durham, N.C, is a member of the 2045th Communications Group which has earned the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The airman is a communi cations centei specialist at Andrews AFB, Md., with the 2045th which was cited for providing professional communications service for personnel at Andrews and for operating air-to-ground radio systems for the Presidential and Air Force chief of staff aircraft from Dec. 1971 to Dec. 1972. Airman McCraw, a 1971 graduate of Durham High School, attended Western Carolina University at Cullowhee, N.C. His wife is the former Barbara E. Jar ask i. ANDERSON MONTGOMERY, Ala. -Senior Master Sergeant James L. Anderson, son of Mrs. Gladys Anderson of 779 Carver Drive, Greensboro, N.C, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Gunter AFB, Ala. During the nine-week course, the sergeant received advanced study in management techniques, behavioral science and contemporary issues which will aid in fullfilling positions of greater responsibility. The academy school is the highest school in the professional military education system for noncommissioned officers. Sergeant Anderson has returned to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., where he serves as a communications superintendent with a unit of the Strategic Air Command. The sergeant is a 1954 graduate of Dudley High School. His wife is the former Mary J. Jone. WICHITA FALLS, Tex. -Airman Wilbert T. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. WiUard E. Johnson of 2622 Owen St., Durham, N.C, has graduated at Sheppard AFB, Tex., from the U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic course conducted by the Air Training Command. The airman, who was trained to repair current Air Force jet aircraft, Is being assigned to Bentwater RAF Station, England, for duty with a unit of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. He is a 1971 graduate of Durham High School. screening" and "an end to dissemination of information on sickle cell anemia that is innaccurate, unJuly alarming or misleading." Dr. Rudolph E. Jackson, director of the National Heart and Lung Institute's National Sickle Cell Program, and Dr. Charles F. Whitten, president of the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, are among seven prominent physicians who have come together in articles appearing in the current issue of Urban Health to discuss sickle cell anemia. In the introductory article, Dr. Jackson points out that "discriminatory tactics have made confidentiality a prerequisite for all testing programs," and that all participation in sickle cell screening programs should be on a voluntary basis. In another article, Dr. Whitten points out that efforts to provide mass information on sickle cell anemia "have not been as valuable as possible because some of the information has been innaccurate, unduly alarming and misleading, Both physicians call for "an accurate, sound understanding of sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait by the public." The December issue of Urban Health marks the first time that a professional journal has devoted an entire issue to discussions of sickle cell anemia. In addition to Jackson and Whitten, articles for the issue have been written by Robert M. Schmidt, M.D., director of the National Hemo globinopathy Laboratory; Roland B. Scott, M.D., director of the Center for Sickle Cell Disease at Howard University College of Medicine, Marilyn Gaston, M.D., director of the Sickle Cell Center at Children's Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio: Robert F. Murray, director of the Genetics Counseling Section of the Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease; and Joseph R. Phillips, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at Meharry Medical College. The series will continue in the February issue of Urban Health with articles discussing opthalmological and urologicai aspects of sickle cell anemia, vocational rehabilitation of sickle cell patients, and community involvement in sickle cell programs. The world's largest sea is the South China Sea with an area of 1,148 million square Miles. Drivers of Emergency Vehicles Can Get Gas on Weekend in N.C RALEIGH - Drivers on emergency medical vehicles will be able to get gasoline in North Carolina on weekends. This statement was made recently by John J. Tolson, III, Secretary, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Chairman of the Governor's Energy Panel. "We anticipate, as a result of the President's speech recently, that most service stations in North Carolina will close each Sunday, beginning Sunday, December 2nd," Tolson said. "If this happens," Tolson continued, "rescue squad vehicles and ambulances may not have enough gasoline to get their patients to the hospital. This is particularly true where critical patients may have to be carried long distances." To prevent loss of life and undue suffering, Secretary Tolson, in cooperation with Secretaries of other departments, has made arrangements whereby drivers of emergency medical vehicles will be able to get gasoline in North Carolina on weekends. Drivers of emergency medical vehicles that need emergency gasoline Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night, and local purchase is not available, should contact the nearest Highway Patrolman, Patrol station or the Central Highway Patrol Communi cations Center in Raleigh, Telephone: Area Code 919, 829-3861, in advance of their trip. Drivers will be directed to the nearest Highway Patrol station or State highway equipment facility for emergency fuel. Tolson urged local officials to assure that all emergency vehicles: rescue, ambulances, fire trucks and police equipment, are filled with gas before service stations dose on Saturday night, and that they include plans to provide emergency fuel for police and Are fighting equipment from local resources.