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0 ■=0(^0 Slipping in bath — Use bath- mat in tub, handrail to get in and out of tub. Electrocution — No portable electrical devices such as a radio or space healer should be within reach of ijalhlui), basin, plumbing piping. Remember water and electricity do not mix. So be sure there is no water in the washbasin while using an electric shaver. Swallowing poison — Keep poisoq out of the reach of young children. Scalding in shower, tub or basin — Regulate water care fully before getting doused. Razor blade cuts — Have a safe place to carefully discard old blades. © AMERICAN MUTUAL LIAB. INS. CO. AGAINST VEHICLE IMPOR TS U. s. Compacts Compete Well Increasing acceptance of small cars built in the United States has stemmed the tide of competition from foreign automobile manufacturers all over the world—from Ger many to Japan. The swing away from imports demonstrates how competition can be met by improvements in equipment, elimination of waste of labor and materials, and by in creased emphasis on sales. Current reports show that compact vehicles built in the United States are taking 26 per cent of all domestic sales this year. In 1959 at this time, the figure was less than nine per cent. Auto Imports Declining /.utomotive Ne'vs reports the U. S. inventory of imported cars is declining significantly for the first time since 1957. Thousands of foreign cars, first scheduled for U. S. markets, are being sent to Canada and Mexico. Imports in June, for instance, totaled 33,313, compared with 60,321 for 1959. British ship ments alone were cut 29,000 units the first seven months of this year—from 130,000 to 111,- 000. Part of the story in these fig ures is that many of the cars shipped this year are filling con tracts drawn before buyers in this country became interested in the new domestic compacts. Total sales of foreign cars in this country are expected to reach the half-million mark this year, a drop of 110,000 from last year. By 1961, the number may drop to 450,000. BROKEN LADDER. A good way to fall down at home THESE EMPLOYEES TELL HOW Some Christmas Goodies From the Heart Home-baked goodies, like cookies and other pastries, share honors with Santa Claus and evergreen as a part of Christmas cheer. The festive rite of home baking gives a sense of ac complishment and joy—both good ingredients for a happy Yule. Take, for example, these samplings of choice recipes gleaned from collections of three em ployees. Their advice: “You try them, and you’ll like them.” Prune Cake With Icing Elease Cole, Twisting (syn.) 2 cups plain flour IV2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup Wesson oil 1 cup cooked prunes 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts 3 large eggs The decrease resulted from sales of six U. S. small cars this year; Comet. Corvair, Falcon, Lark, Rambler and Valiant. By the time all 1961 models are marketed, American buyers will be able to choose from ten U. S. compacts. U. S. Compacts Increasing Compact vehicles have brought about an increased number of families operating two and three cars. For example, 35 to 40 per cent of Corvair sales are being made to two-car fam ilies, according to Chevrolet. Even though compacts are lighter, use less gasoline, and less rubber and fabric go into manufacture of compact tires, the rubber industry can benefit because smaller cars are making two-car families an established pattern. Instead of driving fewer miles and consuming fewer goods, the average family is driving more miles than ever before. At its peak, the import busi ness accounted for only around ten per cent of the total car sales in the United States. Yet, the tire industry was severely affected. For every time a foreign car was imported, the U. S. tire in dustry lost opportunity to pro duce five tires for the auto in dustry here. This meant that for the 610,000 foreign autos brought in last year, workers here were deprived of manufacturing 3,- 050,000 tires. Countless other automotive rubber products besides tires were also lost to foreign com petition. The rubber industry is seeking the business resulting from sales of original equipment and re placements for compact cars, to account for an increasing por tion of the overall market. Firastone builds tires to fit all American compacts and replace ment tires for most of the im ported cars. The famous Town and Country tire for all types of winter driving is also avail able in many sizes. Sift together all dry ingredients. Add liquids. Mix well and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until done. Use large cake pan with center stem. To prepare icing: 1 cup sugar V4 cup butter 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon corn syrup V2 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix all ingredients except vanilla. Cook on medium heat to a syrup. Add vanilla. Cool icing before putting on cake. Hidden Treasure Cookies Ida Worthy, Industrial Relations “Hidden Treasures” of this recipe are juicy dates, combined with coconut and chocolate chips. Measure sifted flour, add soda and salt and sift together 3 times. Cream shortening, add sugars gradually and cream together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with cream, in small amounts, beating well. Add vanilla and blend. Stir in coconut and chocolate chips. Drop a few dates at a time into batter and roll each date until it is completely coated with batter. Place carefully in greased baking sheet, and bake at 375 F. about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes about 4V2 dozen. Honey Fruit Bars Annie Bell Hyleman, Spinning These Christmas favorites keep well in a cool dry place, but chances are they won’t last long around your house! Vi teaspoon ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger (mixed) V2 cup sour milk 1/4 cup coconut, grated V2 cup seedless raisins (plumped in hot water, and drained) 1% cups sifted flour Vz teaspoon soda V4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening V2 cup granulated sugar V2 cup brown sugar. packed 2 eggs; 1/4 cup light cream 1 teaspoon vanilla % cup flaked coconut 1 cup chocolate chips 2V2 dozen dates, pitted % cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup honey, light, strained 1 egg, well beaten 2% cups pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda % teaspoon salt Cream butter until soft, add sugar and mix until blended. Stir in honey, alternately with beaten egg. Sift flour once, return to sifter and add soda, salt and spice mixture. Sift into mixing bowl over butter-honey mixture, stir until well blended, adding sour milk while mixing. Mix coconut, raisins, walnut meats and add to main mixture and blend. Spread batter thinly (about V2 inch thick) on well greased cookie sheet or shallow pan. Bake at 350 F. for around 20 minutes. Cool to lukewarm and cut into strips. Pack in a tight-fitting container between layers of wax paper, and keep in cool, dry place. ‘AFRICA’S PEACEABLE OASIS Magazine Article On Firestone In Liberia Firestone’s part in the de velopment of Liberia received national prominence in the November 26 issue of Saturday Evening Post. The article, “Afri ca’s Peaceable Oasis”, tells why the little West African country “thrives and progresses while the rest of the continent smold ers in discontent.” Post author Harold Martin visited the 90,000-acre Harbel Manor plantation in Monrovia, Liberia, before telling what Firestone has done for the coun try in providing employment, education and modern medicine for thousands of Liberians. TRACING the history of the country and Firestone’s assist ance in bringing Liberia to a role of leadership in Africa and a respected place among na tions of the world, Mr. Martin wrote: “The role that Firestone Plan tations Company has played in this transition can hardly be overstressed. In short. Firestone —while conducting an extreme ly successful commercial enter prise — has accomplished what our Government has spent bil lions in tax money trying to achieve in other lands — the raising of the living standards of an underdeveloped country.” The biggest taxpayer and big gest employer in the country. Firestone offers free housing, education and subsidized food to its employees in Liberia. Plantation hospitals serve all who come seeking medical help, whether they are employed by Firestone or not. Concludes the author: “In the last analysis. Firestone’s greatest contribution may be measured in terms of an intangible. It has proved to Liberia’s people and to an Africa breaking its colonial chains in violence and anger, that an American company, while operating its own business at a profit, can at the same time make a great contribution to a nation’s welfare without en croaching in the slightest de gree upon its sovereignty.” SfSWi DECEMBER 1960 PAGE 8 FIRESTONE TEXTILES P. O. BOX 551 GASTONIA, N. C. POSTAL MANUAL SECTION 134.1 U. S. POSTAGE PAID GASTONIA, N. C. PERMIT NO. 29 THE LIBRARY OF UNC CHAPEL HILL, H* C. Form 3547 Requested
