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Precautions
gainst Sunburn,
Excessive Heat
Raleigh—-Precautions against
over-heating and excessive sun
burn were urged today by Dr. J
W, R. Norton, North Carolina
State Health Officer. "Regardless
of what may be the daily weath
er forecasts," he said, "we have
entered the summer season and
may expect many excessively
hot days from now until fall.
Moreover, we have come to the
time of the year when many of
us engage in pastimes and prac
tices which expose us to the
hazards of heat.
"There are a few simple rules
the observance of which might
spare us much discomfort, per
haps illness and, in some cases,
even death," Dr. Norton con
tinued. "At the first sign of be
coming overheated, we should
stop what we are doing and
rest, and if certain symptoms
manifest themselves, we should
seek not only first aid, but med
ical assistance, as well. It is even
better to avoid reaching the
point of feeling that overheating
or overexposure to the sun is
being experienced. -
"It Is also well to remember
that overexposure to the sun's
rays may cause burns wlth/teerl
ous effects. SeHous burns may
result from overexposure to the
Bun. The result Is the same, re
gardless of the Inflicting agent.
There are three degrees of
burns i first, which redden the
skin, without blistering; second,
which result in blisters, and
third degree burns, which ser
iously injure, and sometimes de
stroy, the deeper tissues. Over
exposure to the sun may result*
in burns of any of these three
degrees. It is, therefore, best to
avoid overexposure and let dis
cretion be the better part of va
lor. While brunettes can stand
more hot sunshine than blonds,
it is well for both to avoid the
causes of severe skin, perhaps
tissue, burns."
Dr. Norton also emphasized
the importance Of patronizing
only those artificial swimming
pools which meet sanitary re
quirements. "To conform to
these requirements," the State
Health Officer said, "pools
should receive a constant and
uninterrupted application o f
chlorine, which, unless the flow
iB constant, is soon gone. The
water should also be examined
daily for bacterial content, as
swimmers invariably get water
into their mouths, ears, eyes,
and swallow portions of. it. The
local health deportments and the
State Board of Health's Division
of Sanitary Engineering stand
ready to give their cooperation
to any swimming pool operator
and to advise him not only as
to how a pool should be con
structed, but also how it should
be maintained, to keep it safe for
its patrons."
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The Department of Conserva
ton and Development's Forestry
Division maintains and operates
115 forest fire lookout towers in
North Carolina.
For
SALE OR TRADE
New House^and lit just out-side
City limits of Wilkesboro on Mo
ravian Falls road; has oil heat;
oath; hardwood floors. Will trade
for late model car or small farm
near town. Also some good lots in
and near town.
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A. B. SOMERS
Phone 727 or 887-M
Timber Farmer Posters Offered Free
lliustrut oi. c^urtcsy Sou. Stata Forotfire Coauaauioa.
The above poster in colors suitable for tacking up OB fence pests
and on, school bulletin boards may be had in quantities by writing
any Congressman or Senator, it is stated in a bulletin sent here by
the Birmingham, Ala. office of the Southern States Forestfire Com
mission, Inc, who are sending some valuable forest material to the
local schools of this section. Call for No. "W-ll". Size is 13 x 18
inches.
Purpose of the poster here is to encourage cutting out weed and
scrub oak trees for fire wood, and defective crooked rtinoeied trees
for pupwood, fence posts, and rails, leaving a stand of healthy young
trees to grow for lumber and poles and veneer mills.
The Commission office in Birmingham states that additional
posters on fire prevention and also booklets and wild life charts
may be had by teachers of this section on application te t"
There is no charge for the material, the announcement adds.
One Is Killed,
Five Injured
In Auto Crash
EJkin, June 26.—Six were
brought to Hugh Chatham Me
morial Hospital here last night
as the result of a wreck about 8
o'clock on Highway 67 three
miles east of Boonville.
Roger Matthews, 30, a pas
senger in the car operated by
Billy Miller, 18, of Mocksyille,
died at 11 a. m. today of a skull
fracture and brain concussion.
Billy Miller, who suffered a
head Injury, a broken pelvis,
and other injuries, continues un
conscious and in a critical con
dition. Jack Webb, 18, of Bast
Bend was treated for a broken
collarbone and bruises.
Thurmond Davis, 30, of Boon
ville was treated for lacerations
and bruises and dismissed. Allen.
Wooten, 15, of Bast Bend was
treated for a fractured knee.
Billy Hutchins of Bast Bend,
owner of the car, escaped in
jury.
The automobile was practical
ly demolished, reportedly turned
over several times after Miller
lost control on a steep grade.
No charges have been prefer
red pending the condition of the
driver. Matthews, whose body
was removed to Yadkinville, was
the first 1949 traffic' fatality to
occur in Yadkin county.
Support Y. M. C. A
High Court
Sidetracks
Easier Case
Washington, June 27.—The
Supreme Court by a 5 to 4 vote
today held off ruling on the ap
peal of Communist Leader Ger
hart Eisler from his jail-term
for contempt of congress.
Eisler recently jumped his bail
and fled to Soviet Germany.
Justice Jackson -sharply re
buked the majority. Sffld he la a
dissent':
"I do not think we can run
away from a case just because
Eisler has." He said the cmvio
tlon should hare been affirmed.
A decision may never. come.
The majority said in a brief, un
signed opinion that nothing will
be done "pending the return of
the fugitive." fie was under a
one-year term for refusing to
be sworn as a witness before the
House Un-American Activities
Committee.
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