FBI SPEAKER—Following his assembly address,
Charles McDougal (right) an FBI agent stationed in
Elizabeth City was interviewed on crime prevention by
sophomore Ed Beach. William Sowell (center) in
structor in the School of Graphic Arts and past president
of the Murfreesboro Exchange Club, shared the plat
form and introduced McDougal.
Circle K Club
Helps MS Drive
By JEM HUNTER
A week-long educational
program to alert Americans and
Canadians to the tragic dimen-
9ons of multiple sclerosis, a
neurological desease of the brain
and spinal cord, was held as
Qrcle K International celebrated
“Canade - U.S. Friendship
Week.”
Circle K International, the
largest collegiate service
organization in North America,
in coordination with the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
launched a program to involve
youth in seeking a cure for this
crippling disease which strikes
people between the ages of 20 and
40.
It is up to youth to start the ball
rolling toward change and
change can only occur through
education. Broader knowledge of
MS is essintial if the cause and
cure of the disease is to be found in
the near future.
Since MS affects the central
nervous systen, such inportant
body functions as walking,
talking, seeing, hearing, eating,
typing, opening a door and tying
a shoe are often affected. These
hinctions are controlled by the
brain and spinal cord. The im
pulse travels along nerves in the
brain and spinal cord, then to
other parts of the body. The
nerves are coated with material
colled myelin. When the disease
hits, patches of myelin disin-
teggrate, being replaced by scar
tissue. Why this happens, or how,
is a medical mystery. But when
it does happen, impulses have
trouble getting by the scarred
spots; there is interference" and
with interference comes
malfunctions-the danger signals
of MS.
Multiple sclerosis is usually
progressive, proceeding in a
series of unpredictable attacks,
each attack usually causing
further disability. There is no
known cure. The cause is yet to
be found. Unfortunately, no
medication has been found
successful as a treatment for MS.
But good general medical care
devoted to prevention or upper
respiratory and other infections
is recommended for the patient.
For the first time in the cen
tury-old history of MS, the
prospects have greatly improved
for developing a preventive cure
for the disease or more effective
methods of treatment. New
research clues show promise of
substantive (X-oportions and must
be exploited without delay. Dr.
Jonas Salk has said, “Every
disease has its time and the time
has arrived to find the answer
multiple sclerosis.” A potential
breaMhrough for a rehatnlitative
and a preventive cure via
scientific research is forseen in
the not too distant future if funds
continue to remain available.
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In Memoriam
ROSS A. CADLE
1902 - 1972
Ross Cadle, former director of admissions at Chowan College, died
Thursday, February 24 in West Melbourne, Florida after a long illness.
Cadle served as Chowan's chief admissions officer for 12 years from
1954-1966. During that time, his wife, Lois, was a Chowan librarian.
Chowan had less than 200 students when Cadle came to the Baptist
junior college. During his first year, student recruitment was limited to
five counties. He enlarged the program to cover every county In North
Carolina and Southeastern area of Virginia.
Cadle was a graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College and studied two
years at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also completed a 12-
weeks course in pastoral care at the State Hospital in Raleigh. He was
pastor of four Baptist churches located In St. Paul, Warsaw, Enfield and
Apex.
Chowan's president. Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker, noted that Cadle "gained a
wide reputation for ability to counsel interested students individually or
In groups. As Director of Admissions he did an outstanding job and was
an Important factor in Chowan's progress and growth. His passing
saddens the entire campus and Chowan family, particularly those who
remember his dedication and jovial nature."
A native of Ripley, W. Va., he was a member of Murfreesboro Baptist
Church while serving at Chowan.
Well done, thou good
and faithful servant. ''
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