Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Nell Haggart, RN, performs regular bit Plant Nurse: Available T< Blood Press Stress on the job is a real problem for most of us. Many people think high-pressure jobs cause high blood pressure. Scientists and doctors aren't sure if stress causes high blood pressure. But one thing is for sure: ANYBODY, no matter how they react to stress, can have high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can control it with medication, weight control, less salt and whatever else your doctor tells you to do, every day. New Labels Irl American-mad Shoppers are now finding it easier to identify American-made textiles and apparel products because of the "Crafted with Pride in USA" campaign. Sponsored by a coalition of fiber, textile and aDDarel manufacturer*; and lahnr nn ions, the program was initiated in response to several consumer polls which indicated strong preference for American textile and apparel products. The "Crafted with Pride" star and slogan has made its debut in retail establishments. As spring lines continue to appear, the "Crafted with Pride" star and slogan and "Made in USA" labels will increasingly iden tify American-made merchandise, allowing consumers to exercise a choice in purchase decisions. Manufacturers and retailers are becoming more aware that today's consumer clearly sees a new relationship between |obs and puchase decisions. Fifty-five percent of those polled by "Newsweek" magazine were concerned about imports endangering jobs and wanted to do something about it. This is iy percent higher than three years ago. Since existing laws require country of origin labels only for imported goods, American made merchandise often times is un marked. One of the industry's goals is to change that and make certain consumers know what they are buying. As part of educational campaigns more I \ ' \ I x>d pressure check on Linda Duncan. s ) Check ure No matter what yoo do for a living . .. keep on living. \A/~ :i ? 4- *- - A. - we wuuiu ime 10 idKe tnis opportunity to ask that if you have blurred vision, feel dizzy, nauseous, or have severe headaches, why not let us check your blood pressure? When you are having any of the above symptoms you aren't working at your best, or in your best interest. We want to prevent you from falling, havingan injury, suffering pain, and losing precious time and money from your job. We miss you when you aren't he^e! We want to help . . . Won't you let us???? entify le Products the "Crafted with Pride" slogan and symbol I L iiave uceii purcriaseu Dy companies, i nese items range from bumper stickers to hats, t-shirts, tote bags, scarves and lapel pins. "Crafted with Pride in USA" has become the theme for a number of community celebrations. including parades, state fairs, civic and service club meetings, company outings and department store malls displays. % /N u.S>' I n I Textile and apparel companies also are featuring the "Crafted with Pride in USA" identification on packaging and hang tags. The Mens Apparel Guild in California MAGIC, has done extensive promotion of "Crafted with Pride" to its members and retailers. A Los Angeles company has reported sales of 250.000 "Crafted with Pride" apparel labels. In eight months we have taken the campaign from conception to the retail counter Now we're in product advertising and in stores. Bailey Plant Takes Clinton Mills' Bailey Plant won second place in Group III (Under the 750,000) of 1 the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers' Association (SCTMA) 1983 Safety Contest. Employees at the Bailey Plant worked ( 499,997 hours in 1983 without a single ( accident resulting in a lost day of work. Textile plants were classified according to the number of "man hours" worked during 1983. i ? RECOGNITION FOR RETIREMENT?< tired from Plant No. 2 weaving. He is sh Superintendent Rudy Webb, who is conwell, as Margaret Patterson, a fellow emp WE'LL MISS YOU?Edna McGee tells E missed in the Lydia Cloth Room. Bernice h retired persons. m 4 U? A JOB WELL DONE?Early Nelson, cei tinuous service to the Company. Plant Man Room Superintendent, Rufus Handback award and expressed their appreciation ft Page 5 ; Safety Honor Milliken & Company's Saluda Plant won first place in the same group completing 1983 with 568.711 accident-free hours. Awards were presented by Commissioner of Labor Ed McGowan at the closing session of the SCTMA Plant Managers' Division meeting at Hilton Head. More than 170 textile plants entered the competition. Seorge Spencer, center, recently reown with his Assistant Departmental imending him for performing his job lujee pterins d Ldsti retirement gin. in I ' I B b ,f% Jernice Kinard how much she will be as joined the ranks of numerous other iLJJ riter, has completed forty years conager Joe Nelson, left, and Lydia Cloth , presented Early a 40-year service or his loyal and dedicated service.