The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, June 15, 1963, Page 6, Image 6
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HIGHWAYS ARE A
FAVORITE PLACE
FOR ACCIDENTS!
A famous British General once said:
"The Army moves on its stomach."
It could be just as truthfully said:
"The American vacationing family
moves on wheels." Such being the
case, it should be obvious to all that
vacation trips by automobile, in some
instances to the most remote parts of
the country, should be planned in advance.
For safe car trips follow these
1?GOOD LIVING HABITS ? Plenty
of sleep and rest, and a good frame
of mind with no worries while driving.
2?BREAK UP MONOTONY ? Stop
for coffee or gas, at regular intervals,
get out and walk around. Never go
more than two hours or 150 miles
without a stop. This keeps you fresh,
alert and at your driving peak.
3?LIMIT YOUR DAILY DRIVING ?
Ten hours of driving per day is the
limit. After that you are asking for
trouble.
4?CAR MAINTENANCE ? It's a
must to keep your car in top mechanical
condition.
5?DRIVE A TIDY CAR ? Loose articles,
litter, packages, etc., can be
dangerous. Keep the inside of your
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in convenient places where loose items
can't slide around. Packages piled on
the rear window ledge become missiles
in case of a collision, and they
also block the view of the driver behind
you.
6?FOLLOW ROAD CONDITIONS ?
If the sign says 40 m.p.h., believe it.
If it says, "Slow, dangerous curve,"
take the highway department's word
for it. The signs are placed along
the roadway for your help, and they
have a good reason for being there.
Dusk and dawn are poor visibility
driving times. Use extra care then
IT's hard to understand a
person who travels miles to
admire scenery, then litters it
with garbage.
EVERY
LITTER
BIT
HURTS
!
DON'T
BE A
LITTERBUG
Drop every litter bit in the
litterbag you should always
carry in your car. Persuade
(!) others to follow your good
example. That's how you can
help KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA
CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL.
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FOR A SAFE
Remember the old gag-line "I'll be gl
up from my vacation?"
The main purpose of a vacation is 1
of physical and mental vitality throug
lief from everyday tensions.
While this objective is accomplis
who leturn from their vacation in p<
Tragically some accident victims don't r
For a safe enjoyable and refres
these "vacation tips" gathered from s
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For Sun Fun ....
A Little at a Time!
Your skin can get older than you
are. Those who get a gorgeous suntan
year after year, do so at the expense
of skin that may get wrinkled,
dry and discolored before its time.
That's what too much sun can do to
you.
Aside from the fun and relaxation
of it, nothing about roasting in the
sun is especially good for you. However,
people will continue to seek a
sun-bronzed skin so . . .
. . . Remember sunburn is a true
burn that can really make you suffer.
. . . Don't spend more than twenty
minutes in the sun the first time out.
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gradually.
. . . Use a suntan lotion or cream
while you are getting your tan. Put
on more lotion or cream whenever
you come out of the water and renew
it every two hours.
. . . Don't be fooled by a cloudy sky.
The burning sun rays come right
through.
. . . The sun is strongest for about
two hours before and after noon.
. . . You get more of a burn at the
beach than in the country because
sunlight reflects from water and sand.
But you can still get a burn midst the
greenery, so better observe that twenty
minute limit first time out, wherever
you are.
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Off-the-job injuries kill twice as
many people as are killed in industry
each year. Thousands of these injuries
and deaths occur in the home. They
occur in the bathroom, kitchen, garage,
on the lawn, on top of the house, sidewalks,
.. . everywhere.
There are no immunization shots
against accidents. What can you do
about it?
If your answer is "Nothing. Accidents
just happen!" you are WRONG!!
Accidents don't "just happen" ?
they are caused, and there's a lot you
can do about it.
First, apply the safety rules you
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everal recognized sources. You'll be
At the Beach
Avoid heat exhaustion, heat cramps,
sunstroke, and heatstroke which may
result from prolonged or excessive
exposure to sun or heat.
Don't look up at the sky ? ultraviolet
rays are bad for the eyes.
Don't swim alone ? even if you are
a good swimmer. Have someone near
to give aid or call for help if needed.
Know the swimming (or wading)
area, currents, step-offs, or hidden
stumps and rocks before starting to
swim or dive.
(A serious but little known hazard
is found in water storage ponds in
rural areas. The modern version of
the ole swimmin' hole lures many
youngsters unable to swim properly,
or at all Some exnorts holiovo thpsp
ponds should be enclosed for safety's
sake, but, youngsters should at least
be cautioned to stay away from this
danger.)
Don't swim when overtired or overheated
or for an hour and a half after
eating.
Liquor consumption and swimming
don't mix; nor do horseplay and attempting
swimming feats beyond your
skill. Unless you are one, don't try
to outdo an Olympic swimming
champion.
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follow at work to your home and family.
If you stop to think of it, the
regula.ions you follow at the plant
in regard to fire and accident prevention
are just good common sense.
They'll work in your home, too. Things
like keeping hallways and stairs free
of tripping hazards; not overloading
electrical circuits; not using unsafe
tools or ladders; getting prompt treatment
for minor cuts and scratches
clearly labeling poisonous chemicals
storing flammable materials safely
respecting moving machinery ? like
mixmasters, lawnmowers, and auto
mobiles; and so on.
JUNE, 1963
re CA USED!
Boating
If you have newly joined the 35
million Americans who use pleasure
boats for everything from fishing,
cruising, camping, hunting, and swimming
to waterskiing and skin diving,
then in all probability you plan to use
it a great deal during vacation. Check
it over carefully for safety hazards
before you do. Be certain it's in topflight
condition. Before getting underway
to fish, ride, ski, dive, etc., check
the weather. Tell some responsible
person where you are going and when
you intend to return.
Check the fuel supply to assure
enough fuel for the round trip.
Carry Coast Guard-approved lifesaving
equipment for every person
aboard. Children should always wear
life preservers, and "all hands" as well
whenever the weather or other situation
causes the slightest anxiety
about safe passage. Check lights if
you plan to be underway after sunset.
Stow all gear properly.
If you pull a skier?
Have someone watch him; you can.
ot do so and drive at the same time.
Stay away from fishermen, swimmers,
and other boats.
Always stop the motor when helping
a skier into the boat; don't rely
on idling in neutral and risk unintentional
gear engagement.
Don't ski or help others ski at night.
If caught in a squall?
Have passengers sit on the floorboards
or in a manner to keep the
center of gravity low and reduce wind
resistance.
Head into the wind and waves at
slow speed, keeping enough headway
on the boat so she holds her course
or avoids being blown against shoals
or shore.
If the engine stops, or the fuel supply
runs low, drop anchor and pay
out sufficient line to ride out the
storm.
Going Fishing?
Be extra careful if fishing from a
bank; a poor swimmer can fall into
deep water and may be unable to get
out.
If fishing from a boat, follow the
common sense boating rules about
; proper loading, capacity of boat,
i changing positions or standing up in
; the boat.
Stay away from dams, either above
or below ? both spots can be dangerous.
Be careful with fishhooks and lures
when casting. If a hook gets caught in
the skin, push it through and snip off
the end or cut line and take the victim
to a doctor.