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Page4-The.v(juiir.-ti8VfeBkly,HetTfot!, N. C.( Thursday, July 26. 3973 , , President Sets Demahd Key Factor In Safety Week Pris nf p-t Rpf 'J Ji.' alls Top Accident List CHICAGO Fall! are among the most common acci dents in agriculture, yet they are perhaps the most difficult cause of injuries to guard against, according to the Farm Department of the National Safety Council. Nearly one-third of all re ported injuries in a study of In combating injuries due to 'falls, the Council reminds farmers to: - WASHINGTON, DC President Richard M. Nixon has declared the week begin ning July 25 as National Farm Safety Week. - , In his proclamation setting the observance, the President said: "The dollar cost of rural Keep stairs repaired and accidents is high, but there is lighted. J no higher price than the human Provide sturdy hand rails.) suffering. , This waste of pre- Do not carry a load that1 cious human and economic re blocks your vision, sources must be reduced and can be reduced. The same en- Set ladders on firm foot- ereies and talents which have farm and ranch accidents in fog. Follow 4 to 1 rule for made agriculture so highly pro ten states were the result of j straight ladders set base one ductive should also be turned falls. An in-depth investigation foot out from building or tree to the task of making it safer.1 of 955 of these accidents by the for every four feet up. ' "The unfailing supply of National Safety Council Keep materials and tools food and fiber provided by the showed that the majority of well secured and within easy Nation's largest industry, agri those injured (863) were mem-reach. culture, has been the founda- oers or me iarm iamuy, anu year shoes with non-skid tion of American prosperity more than half of the accidents soles and heels, attributed to falls occurred on-the-job. Do not work up high when In a detailed study of 86 tns weather is windy or stormy, homestead falls, the Safety Do not work in a high CouncU found that 76 percent Pl when you are ill, tired, or of the falls resulted in serious takin8 strong medicines, injury, and that 50 percent of, Allow no one to ride on the victims were admitted to the draw bar or twed machin the hospital while 33 percent erv- required hospital emergency room treatment. The investi- since our country's begin nings,' President Nixon ob served. "The abundance on Stay clear of running ma chinery so that an accidental slip or stumble won't throw you into moving parts. Falls and injuries can be pre vented, but it is up to the indi vidual to always be alert, be cause accidental tumbles can the farm, in turn, has been stimulated by constant technol ogical progress. But the bless ings of technology have some times been mixed, as each ad vance .has also brought a new potential for injury." The President, in proclaim ing National Farm Safety Week, urged all persons en gaged in farming and ranching to consider ways in which they can promote safer practices in work, ' home and recreational activities, and can exercise happen without warning at any greater caution when traveling time or at an place. on public roads. Accidents Kill 2,200 On The Farm gation further revealed that the yard and the kitchen were the scenes of nearly 40 percent of all accidents, and in more than half of all the cases reviewed the victim was simply walking not climbing up ladders or running down stairs. The best weapon against ac cidental falls is alertness, ac cording to the Safety Council. In addition to being alert and aware of the potential for a trip or slip, the Council points out that your chances of falling are . , . increased by illness, haste, fa- CHICA?-In 1972 an ,nJarm struCtures tha" at My tigue, emotional upset, alcohol ?ed 2'200 Persons were oth'r locat,on- and drues killed in work accidents m agn- The survey area contained ""There are several common c.ulture- ccorn8 t0 the Na" approximately 825,000 farms hazards around the farm or ,,0"a! Safcty Caf A withJmore han 3 m'Iho" !arm ranch that one must watch for , Usin standardized t residents The results indicate to aid in the prevention of ac- format-the stat,st'cal an? farm that nearly two-thirds of the cidental falls. Among these departments conduc ted one- total injuries were work-related, jrcai aiuiuca ui agiiiuumai av aim Ul UK iciuauiuct uv- cidents in 10 states. The stud-' curred during periods of lei- ies made by extension services sure activity. and local volunteers show that TOTE BOX an estimated 169,000 injuries u8e a basket, box or u. occur annually, to farm resi- bucket to carry cleaning H supplies from one room the states studied. Of the total the report indicates Pork and beef prices are expected to decline, eventually, but the ex- ' perts aren't eure when. Currently, prices are : being held at high levels by the combination effect of demand, or . con sumers' willingness to pay the high prices, and reduced livestock ' production due to high feed costs. . "Future levels of ' beef and pork prices will depend in large measure on consumer demand,", : according to North Caro- : Una State University extension economists. It ' has been -. consumer demand more than any other factor that has - driven prices to record highs. i The economists point out that, until recently, j high feed prices have had little effect on ' meat i prices. The decisions to : produce most of the hogs and all of the fed cattle coming to the market currently : were . made before the drastic rise in feed prices last fall. ' ' However, high feed : prices last winter may have dampened the expansion plans of live stock ,. producers, thus influencing pork and beef supplies in the months ahead. The NCSU economists pointed out that continued high feed prices could continue to keep expan sion of production at moderate levels. This would slow the decline in pork and beef prices. Some experts believe that meat prices have already reached their peak. Expansion of supplies is almost sure to come. . The pork supply will build up faster than the beef supply, because -the production cycle for hogs is much shorter than '' that for cattle. Without high feed ' prices, supplies would be building up faster. A moderate decline in hog prices is expected to con tinue through 1973, but there may be no real ; break in prices before , the end of the year or later, the experts predict. " ' Beef prices have been " rising almost .'contin uously since 1964, but as prices have risen,' so has production. There, are now some indications of a substantial buildup in the nation's cow herd that may lead to beef produc tion ". far beyond the amounts that could , be sold at current retail prices. This would be the break consumers have ' been waiting for, but It isn't likely to come over night. , Beef prices during the remainder of '73: are expected - to decline moderately. TractdrsCan Be Safe CHICAGO Farm tractors cil is convinced that more than ation of the tractor on the are potentially hazardous yet 90 percent of the roll-over fa- farm or ranch: most tractor accident fatalities talities could be prevented -Stay clear of ditches, em can be prevented, according to through the use of roll-over bankments, holes, etc., to avoid the National Safety Council, protective cabs and frames," upset. The Safety Council estimates said Leon Urben, manager of Don't permit others to that there are from 800 to the Council's Farm Safety De- ride --keep children off and 1,000 deaths resulting annually partment. ,away. from tractor accidents. In ad- ( "The problem," said the Cut speed when turning, dition, thousands are injured Council official, "is that many crossing slopes, on rough, and millions of dollars are lost farmers and ranchers are re- slick or muddy surfaces. in property damage, medical hictant to invest in roll-over costs, time off work, lost earn- protection systems for their L Watch where you're going ing power and insurance costs, equipment. The Safety Coun- at row ends, on roads, near "Most of these losses ' could cil, however, believes that the trees, etc.; always watch for be prevented," stated the Safe- use of ROPS is essenfal. to and avoid obstacles, and be ty Council, "by competent op- preventing unnecessary tractor sure everyone is clear before eration of tractors, use of pro- accident injuries and fatalities." moving, tective equipment and proper Tractor operation can be! Stay off hills and slopes maintenance." ' safe if operators are alert to t0 steep for safe operation. More than half of all tractor potential accident hazards. The; Don't overload engage accident fatalities involve over-Safety Council offers the fol- clutch slowly with heavy load turns, the Council reports, lowing 10 tips for safer oper- to avoid backward tip. These fatalities' occur unneces sarily, because the equipment to protect the driver in a roll over is available for new trac tors and many older models. "The National Safety Covin- COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF DEEF AND SWINE HERDS APPROXIMATELY 1200 HEAD SELL Norfolk City Priaon Farm Chesapeake, Virginia Location: Exit Interstate 64 at Battlefield Blvd. on 10 Route 168 South for 12 miles and look for auction signs. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1973 - 10:00 KM. BEEF HERD 15 1 Hereford and Hereford X Charolais Cows 90 Feeder Calves Weaned 1 14 Yearling Steers and Heifers 6 Charolais Bulla "Over 20 years of continuous beef cattle breeding" SWINEHERD 40 Sows and 760 Feeder Pigs, Shoats and Market Hogs. "This is a working herd" -will be sold in uniform groups. SALE SCHEDULE 10:00 a.m. - Beef Cattle; 12:00 Noon - Swine Completion of Beef Cattle Sale For catalogs and information contact: Don Joyner of Owen Thomas. Owen Thorn ts, Inc., 10 N. Market St., Staunton, Va. 24401, Phone Area Code 703485-1278. E 5-letter word X for "thrifty" EXXON O N LP-GAS Compare Essotana with other fuels you'll save on equipment main tenance and save on fuel consump tion. And you get all the luxury and convenience of piped-in gas! Call us now for immediate delivery. Delivered automatically, so you won't run out. Call us and let us start today. REED OIL COMPANY PHONE 426-5458 HERTFORD are: Guttered work areas and passageways. Slippery surfaces resulting from ice, mud,' water spills, L-Broken flooring and loose dients worke" "nd visitors in rues. I AAm in Vnnnr.atP nf ,nlUneS. "e KP that more accidents occurred repair. to another. It saves time and effort, says Thelma Hinson, extension home management specialist. GUE SS WHAT WE ARE GOING TO B0!! We are opening a new cut and sew plant onGrubb Street in Hertford on Sept. 3rd., 1973 and we will be needing all the good operators wecanget. We will need cutters, supervisors, cveredge and straight needle sewers and other laborers. Would you like to apply? If so, please fill out the form below and return it to: KAY-DEE LEE APPAREL, Inc. P.O. BOX 485 HERTFORD, N.C IMaMMRMiHiMIMiM WHMi'aV MMMMMM MM SMMalMR MMM MM giggaj, fajaajj gg MM MM EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION , ' ' ' '' " "' -: " : mx. nam -; i ; r,r - i i . : ;-' " A ui" raoNi -' r -i ; r,i",.,-i: DAT CMP BWTIC HUM1IKII or ' DariMDBMTVw SING LI 'O ''" iuaaiao f mu5aito. mm. fHTBICALi WaHT OUCATION .WHO WILL TAKa CAHi Of CTIfLOTPI , , ir -i i ,i n . . Mm. W t .it Tarn, OtkM. Tr METHOD Of TatANSPOBTAl't! TO FACTOKY-. Tha Ensrgy Crunch: n '. n n on the nameplate. Some air condition ing units use considerably less elec tricity for the same amount of cooling. Install storm windows and doors. WOBKINO EXmnUENCK eoPWT i LOdTiow ( nrt warn I nHMCim I wiom" to woe. I mm w i Avii i : : ' t . I I 1 1 1 1 I I . , Insulate your home. This summer, Vepco expects to meet all your demands for electricity and , still maintain preserve. And to pro tect your future supply of electricity against shortages of fuels like coal ; - and oil, well be producing half of our electricity from clean, safe nuclear power by 1976. Not only does riuv. clear power help avoid energy short ,' ages, but it is also the lowest cost . new method of producing power ! that is available to us today. But even with these safeguards, we . should remember that electricity is one of today's greatest resources , and a resource to be used wisely. . - Whenever you buy an appliance refrigerator, air conditioner, TV, washing machine make sure you a' are getting one that will operate efficiently and economically. Take air conditioning, for example. Go to a reputable dealer and let 1. !m calcu late your requirements. And once ; you know what size unit you need, . co7re efficiencies before you buy. All you have to do is look at the rating Of course, how you use your unit makes a difference, too. Poor insulation means that cooling power goes out through the walls and ceil ings. And not closing the blinds or shades on the sunny side of your home just adds more heat that has to be removed. Don't overload your air con- -ditioner by aliing extra heat during the hottest i t of the dzy. Dcir.z yourtI;instndiroriiri:.-.J! v.- '.7 durir.3 the h'l hours of the d;y helps i Don't overcool. create peak power demands that can only be met with additional construc tion and higher costs. Plan these jobs for the morning or late evening hours on those hot muggy days. But whether it's more efficient cooling, or waiting to wash a full load, or just remembering to turn off the TV, whatever you can do to increase the wise use of electricity adds up to r, money savings for you and energy : ; conservation for everyone. 1 i And that's what Energy Insurance is really all about. I f 1 V ,..v'-- -I - it " cf ep: " - res L-!;ro 5 ca Luy. 1.. AMnm APTtlCANTS UONATIJB.
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