Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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V i GETTING THE POIP inoculation. FLL Several hundred employ Mills regular flu shot progra Plant Nurses, Nell Ha worked as a team to speed High Blood Pr _ M ^ - ? is a r fwi You may have high blood pressure and not know it. This cardiovascular disease, called hypertension by physicians, is a silent mysterious killer. Silent because it has no characteristic symptoms; mysterious because, in more than 90 percent of the cases, the cause is unknown, and there is no cure. According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is a leading cause of disease and death in this country. One in every six adults has some elevation of blood pressure. Hifih blond nrpscnro pon result in stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney failure, and is a major risk factor in coronary artery disease. Regular medical checkups, either through private medical services or at clinics and health centers, are imnA^'.nt t l-i_U uupvi uuu 1UI UClCLlUlg 1X1^11 blood pressure. Regular checkups should also include an electrocardiogram, and tests for blood sugar and blood cholesterol. Treatment of even moderate blood pressure can prevent its dangerous end results - stroke and heart and kidney failure - and reduce the risk of heart attack. If you do have high blood Dressure. rempmhor- it takes two to treat the condition - the doctor and you. Your part is Just as important as your physician's. Cooperate with your doctor and his staff. As a team, you, the doctor and his staff can and will get your pressure under control. DF f M HHH HHrjd 5*^ HU S^B\ -^v : ,ijH IT - Mrs. Nell Haggart, R.N. adx I SHOTS ees again participated in Clinton m on a voluntary, no cost basis, ggart and Mary Ann Stewart the inoculation process. assure Her But remember, the first, most important step in controlling high blood pressure is that initial checkup to determine if you have hypertension. Whether or not you suspect you have it, don't delay in having your blood pressure checked right away. Registc We have begun the first year of the third century of our country's inHpnonrfon/x> j ? wrv..^w..vv. The founding fathers, recognizing the importance of your voice in government, drafted the Constitution in such a way as to insure you the right to vote. It is your responsibility to exercise it and thereby make your influence felt. It's especially important that you vote in national elections where the President of the United States is selected. This year, on Tuesday, November 2, we will have the privilege of choosing our 39th President from several possible candidates of widelv differing qualifications. If you are not already a qualified voter, the company urges you to qualify yourself by registering to vote in the upcoming election and then making sure that you do cast your ballot on November 2. It is all quite easy to do, but Car too many of our citixens do not vote. The reasons for failing to f g1 -M- i I, . a mrmm ^ i H r ninistering TEX fills syri JEt- '3^ SIGNING IN forms to minimiz it And vote are many but the primary one is failinv to register. Registering to vote is simply having our name placed on a list of qualified voters to be checked off at your voting place when you cast your ballot. There is someone designated to register you wherever you live and by inquiring you can determine who it is and how to get it done. Until you register, you cannot vote in any election. It is a shameful fact that the percentage of eligible Americans voting in presidential elections is steadily declining. In 1972 for in stance (the last presidential election year), only 56 out of every 100 American citizens of voting age participated in the presidential balloting. The state of South Carolina is one of the worst in terms of actual voters as a percentage of those entitled to vote. We should and we can do better. Voting is a right, but also a duty and obligation of % / vr iM WORK - Mary Ann Stewart give nges. Cauley Hardin handles signing ol e employee waiting time. Vote! citizenship. It is made easy and convenient to do. We urge you to register and to act responsibly by voting not only in the forthcoming I BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton. 8. C. Permit No. M ADDRESS COR The Safe Way - Is Th 1m / A / M KM ts shot while Mrs. Haggart * ?* f medical release national election, but in the state and local elections as well. Only by doing so can we have any meaningful influence in our government. 0 ELECTION REQUESTED e Best Way! D.H. Roberts