Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Page3 Willis Pittman, an instructor with the South Carolina Department of Labor, discusses forklift safety with Clinton Mills personnel. Pittman emphasized proper maintenance, operating speeds, and the importance of operating the machines in a clutter-free work area so as to minimize accident exposures and to reduce damage to the equipment. Clinton Employees Receive Forklift Operation Training Clinton Mills conducted a forklift training program on May 14 to certify operators in the safe operation of the material handling equipment. Willis Pittman of the S.C. De partment of Labor instructed participants in the proper maintenance, operation, and handling of the equipment. Those attending were Phillip Owens, Casper Boyd, Frank Beacham, John Gary, Jessie Brewster, Bud dy Tapp, Steve Heaton, Jerry Smith, Brian Shealy, George Cato, Charlie Blufford, Anthony Robinson, Charles Mabry, Richard Warner, Sammie Richards, George Moore, Ulysses Watts, George McMorris, Silas Campbell, Mack Parsons and Sonny King. Date For Veto Draws Closer The date scheduled for overriding the President’s veto of the Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act is drawing closer. On August 6, the House and Senate will push to enact this important piece of legislation, de spite the lack of support from President Reagan. Statistics continue to show that the Presi dent's trade policies are networking. Textile and apparel imports continue to climb. Even though the textile industry is one of the essential keys to the defense of our na tion, our government continues to use our industry as a pawn in policy negotiations with other countries. Dewey Trogdon, President of the Amer ican Textile Manufacturers Institute, recent ly summed up the feeling of the American textile worker in an address to the Alabama Textile Manufacturers Association. In Mr. Trogdon's words... “We will win because the American people are with us, because it matters, and because we will never give up." Protect Your Hearing Below are some suggestions that will help protect your hearing both on and off the job. • Wear hearing protection in high-noise areas. • Should you notice a change in your hearing, such as ringing or buzzing in your ears or trouble hearing people, see your plant nurse. • Follow good health practices. Poor physical health can lead to hearing loss. • Don't swim if you have a punctured ear drum. • Remember only a trained professional can properly remove wax or other debris from your ears. Objects such as pencils, bobby pins, and Q-tips will only push things farther in your ear. • If you have an earache or ear infection, see your doctor and follow his advice. You shouldn't try to treat the problem yourself using old medicines. Hearing loss can result from untreated ear infections. • Some prescription drugs can affect your hearing. If a medication is making your ears ring, tell your doctor. He should be able to substitute a drug that won’t affect your hearing. • If you suspect you have a hearing problem, get help as soon as possible. Don't put it off. Larry Lawson completing requirements for a high school diploma in District 55's Adult Education program ... Marshall T. Vaughn giving The Clothmaker a copy of his high school equivalency certificate ... Billy Watkins being complimented on his daugh ter’s academic honors at Thornwell and her athletic accomplishments as Most Valuable Player on the school’s track team ... Barry Hooks being elected Vice President of the Alabama Textile Manufacturer’s Association ... Vanity Fair Corporation entering into an agreement with Pepsi-Cola to manufacture and market a complete line of American- made men’s, women's and children’s apparel carrying the Pepsi name ... Numer ous Clinton Mills employees finding them selves unable to vote in recent June primary because they were not properly registered... Jim Barton stressing the importance of mini- mizing energy usage during peak periods of the day ... Nell Haggart, Mary Ann Stewart and Connie Ammons reviewing various types of health related literature in an effort to keep employees informed of various health risks associated with varying life styles ... Proud employee parents sitting through numerous area high school and college com mencement exercises as their graduating sons and daughters reached another impor tant milestone in their educational careers ... W and W Manufacturing Company's (of Slocomb, Alabama) ad which read “in most cases prices are lower than imports." Diet Affects Your Health “You are what you eat, ” believe it or not, is not just an empty cliche. New research by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) has established a clear link between health and diet. In fact, what you eat may be the single largest influence on your body's well-being, say the two organiza tions. For instance, a recent study by the ACS suggests that 35 percent of all cancer deaths may be related to diet. And AHA research has shown repeatedly that high fat and cholesterol intakes increase the risk of strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovas cular problems. But the news isn't all bad. You can better the chances of leading a long, healthy life by taking control of your dietary habits. The ACS offers the following guidelines. Avoid obesity. Obesity increases the risk of uterine, gall bladder, breast and colon cancers. It also contributes to coronary- artery disease. Reduce fat intake. A high-fat diet (one rich in red meats and dairy products) in creases the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers, and may lead to cardiovascular problems. Eat more fiber, such as that found in whole grains, bran cereals, crisp vegetables and fresh, firm-textured fruits. These foods may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Choose foods rich in vitamins A and C. These vitamins may help prevent cancers of the esophagus, lungs and stomach. There is a variety of delicious foods which provide these essential vitamins, including oranges, lemons and grapefruits; green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage and brussel sprouts; and carotene-rich foods like canta loupe and carrots. Drink alcoholic beverages only in modera tion. Limiting yourself will reduce the risk of liver cancer and other diseases. Cut down on salt-cured, smoked and nit rite-cured foods. Cancers of the stomach and esophagus are most common in people who consume large quantities of these foods, which include hot dogs, ham and bacon. A diet that reduces the risk of cancer won’t necessarily make life more exciting. But eat ing sensibly could help you live a longer, happier life — which, when you think about it, is pretty exciting after all.