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Give tl The United Way Serves Our Needs. As Clinton Mills' involvement in the 1984 United Way campaign gets underway, I want to share a few thoughts about this most worthy fund raising effort. The United Way concept is on a time proven one. It has produced excellent results in meeting the needs of various agencies in our community. It has a proven track record of successfully allocating our gifts to these agencies in an equitable man ner. It's pretty hard to do anything but congratulate the United Way on its record of achievement! Each year a number of Clinton employees volunteer their time to the United Way fundraising drive. Each year the lives of so many in our comWhen You Shop, Buy American If you're old enough to remember when "Marlp in Ian an" in/a<; a inUp vnii'rp nn teenager anymore. Now, foreign-made products line the shelves and racks of American stores and compete with American products ? often winning. Can consumers be persuaded to buy American products? The textile industry says "yes." And we've got a program designed to encourage this. Its theme is "Crafted with Pride in the USA." This slogan and a star make up a logo now being used on America-made clothing and other textile products, such as furniture and linens. This label will soon be prominent on textile items in stores. When you walk into a store, you'll be able to tell at first glance wnicn products dre mdue nere. American manufacturers hope to achieve legislation that will require all textile items in this country to carry the Made in USA label. So, next time you go shopping, pay attention to those labels in the neck of your shirt or on me eage or your lowei. wnere was n made? Does it say "Made in Taiwan" or "Made in Mexico"? If so, it is hurting an American company ? and taking away an American job. Is there another shirt or another sheet you like just as well ? the was "Made in USA ."? If so, consider buying it. You and I may have made it. i rr7~ 1 -Jbrl o W% * 'N u.S-^' \ ie Unitei munity are touched by the good works of the agencies participating in the United Way. It's a terrific example of the values on which our country has thrived ? neighbor helping neighbor. The basic philosophy of the United Way is "fair share" giving ? each of us doing our share. It works because of our concern for others in our community and because of your generosity. Clinton employees have always rnmp thrniiph to sunnnrt the United Way. When you give to United Way, you become part of a community of people who care. People who live on the same street ? and on the other side of town. People who work in the same company ? and those who will never be able to work at all. HiN Lucille Williams retired June 8, 1984 from the Bailey Plant Cloth Room. Lucille, an inspector-gradei had been with the company sinct March 7, 1967. Make Why do it the hard way when it is just easv to do it RIGHT7 People usually Ret hi when they don't know how to do a thing rig LIFTING is one of those jobs that is m( often done wrong than right One injury ( of five occurs from handling ob|ects inc rectly. How often, how high, and how far you 111 thing, are equally as important as how bi| is and how much it weighs Similarly y< own physical condition and diet have great a bearing on your safety as your expi ence and knack in lifting TO MAKE lifting FAST, to make it S^ always do this: 1) Size up the load first and don't atter d Way Your contribution helps provide so many services that people need. Services such as adoption, counseling, disaster relief, crisis intervention, recreational activities, and many more. Services for abused children, neglected older people and for young people who need a helping hand. When you sign your United Way pledge card, you become one of the "good guys" ? people helping people to make a better community for all of us. Your gift, through United Way, will help all year round. You'll help support people ? helping agencies and programs offering a variety of services in the Laurens County area. The Editor I Help Control I Every day health care costs are rising. Dramatic advances in medical technology...the increased use. and in many cases overuse, of hospital services are major factors driving up costs. You may not know that: In 1965, the nation's bill for health care N expenditures was $42 billion. By 1983, that bill had reached $356 billion, an increase of 17 748 percent. Health care costs now account for more \ than 10 percent of the Gross National Pro1 duct. Hncnital rarp rnncnmp? A1? rpnt<; nf pu I ery health care dollar. Clinton Mills suggests two basic ways you can help control costs without sacrificing W quality care. One way is to take better care of yourself and improve your chances of living a ' longer, healthier life. ^ Eat properly, exercise regularly, and get I enough sleep. You'll feel better, look better and above all. have more energy for all of life's challenges and opportunities. Get regular checkups. A periodic visit to 1 your doctor may help to avoid serious medic r al problems later. Follow your doctor's orders. It could keep a minor illness from becoming a major one Liftirn as to lift it alone if in doubt of your ability to dc urt so. nt 2) Stand close to the object with gooc )re footing and balanced stance KEEP BACH )ut ERECT AND STRAIGHT! or 3) Get a firm footing Keep your feet apar for a stable base, point toes out g lt 4) Bend you knees. Don't bend at th< )ljr waist Keep the principles of leverage n as mind at all times Don't do more work thai ?r|. you have to 5) Tighten stomach muscles Abdomim iFE muscles support your spine when you lit' offsetting the force of the load. Train muscl nPt groups to work together Employees Improve Job Skills GREENVILLE, SC?Garel C. Satterfield and Grady Carter, Jr., Clinton Mills? Bailey Plant recently completed requirements for orarlnatm frnm thp RaRnn Knntpx warn tying training school held at Batson's facilities in Greenville. S.C. The five-day course covered all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the Batson Knotex warp tying machinery, frames and accessories. The warp tying machine reduces downtime by making an important contribution to warp changing with a minimum of labor, tying up to 600 knots per minute. Larry Taylor has recently completed an extensive training course in spooler machine maintenance conducted by the BarberColeman Company in Gastonia, N.C. Larry is a Geneva Plant No. 2 Spooler Technician. KISing VjOSTS Stop smoking. That's easier said than dene, but do try. Chances are you'll feel much better. A second way you can help control costs is to become a more informed health care consumer. If your doctor recommends nonemergency surgery, get a second opinion. And then if surgery is necessary, you may still minimize costs through outpatient surgery. Dilation and curettage (D&C), tonsillectomy, and bumonectomy are ]ust some of the many procedures that can be performed in an ambulatory or outpatient surgery center. Remember t. consider home care. It can shorten your hospital stay and save on your ho?;nital rnste If vour doctor aoDroves vou can arrange for proper care and treatment in the comfort of your home. Also be sure to ask your doctor if you cin use a therapeutically equivalent generic drug instead of a brand name. Generic drugs are effective and can save you money! Why not take time to discuss these and other cost-saving health care options with your doctor. Invest in the continuing quality of your health care by getting involved. Your wise<lecisions can help control rising costs! 9 Safe ) 6) Litt with your legs. Let your powerful leg muscles do the work of lifting, not youi J weaker back muscles. 7) Keep load close. Don't hold the load awav frnm vntir hotiv The closer it is to vour t spine, the less force it exerts on your back 8) When carrying...Don't twist body to e turn Turn by changing foot position KEEP n BACK ERECT AND STRAIGHT! 9) Keepyour back upright Whether lifting or putting down the load, don't add the )l weight of your body to the load Avoid twist ting, it can cause injury, e IT ISN'T WHAT YOU LIFT.. BUT HOW YOU LIFT IT!