William Penn Life, 1973 (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1973-01-01 / 1. szám

Answers to “Could You Save a Life” on page 10

1. False. Liquid may cause an unconscious person to choke.

2. (a) Victims may die unless bleeding, stoppage of breathing or oral poisoning is quickly treated. Don’t move the injured unless they are in immediate danger.

3. (c) Diluting the poison weakens its strength before it enters the body system.

4. True. Mishandling of any injured person is likely to increase shock.

5. (b) Raising the head helps prevent flow of blood to the head. This is advisable because blood flow could cause harm in event of concussion or fracture.

6. (b) By quickly washing away the chemical you drastically reduce its burning power.

7. False. Shock is frequently fatal and should always be treated in any serious injury.

8. (c) Water prevents the inhalation of oxygen, causing suffocation. Very little water enters the lungs.

9. (c) Cold applications on the head and upper parts of the body help the temperature to subside to normal.

10. True. You may restore breathing by artificial respiration. There is no danger of his transmitting the shock to you.

11. (a) Immediate treatment prevents shock from developing.

12. False. Improperly moving him may cause paralysis.

13. (a) Apply direct pressure over the wound with a sterile dressing or other material if necessary. It is of primary importance to control bleeding. Don’t use a tourniquet unless it is an extreme emergency.

14. (b) Mouth-to-mouth method forces more air into the victim’s lungs than other methods do.

15. (b) Cold water aids healing, relieves pain and helps prevent blistering and scarring.

16. (c) In treating shock the idea is to prevent loss of body heat, keeping victim comfortably warm, but not hot.

17. True. A snug bandage is right. A tight one may hinder circulation; a loose one may fall off.

18. False. Water cannot reach a deep puncture wound. To prevent infection get the victim to a physician.

DANE WERT

“FARM SHOW FLU”

Pennsylvania Farm Show time also could be called “share the virus week” as thousands of persons from all over the state bring assorted flus, colds and other infectious illnesses and spread them in the crowded exhibition halls in Harrisburg.

By the end of the week and in the week or 10 days following, winter illnesses existing anywhere in the state usually are spreading throughout the entire state in a predictable pattern.

Although those attending the Farm Show are predominantly from rural areas, suburban residents also are involved as those attending the show return home to schools and stores and other public places where the illnesses are inadvertently redistributed.

The demon of winter diseases couldn’t have planned it better. The great intermingling of people in the Christmas shopping and visiting period tended to spread existing colds and flus on a regional basis and about the time the infections become established, the Farm Show attracts persons from all regions.

Most of what could be done about it is obvious. To help protect others, anyone not “feeling up to par” should stay out of all places where there are crowds, especially if the person has a head or chest cold, flu-like symptoms, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated temperature or general aches and pains.

If the illness is severe, see your physician. Even if it is mild, don’t try to be a hero by going to work as usual. Stay home and rest — preferably in bed — until the symptoms subside and then take it easy for several days after the symptoms disappear. One of the biggest mistakes is to resume normal activity too quickly after the flu or a flu-like illness and then suffer a severe set-back.

In virtually all instances, drinking lots of water and fruit juices is advisable.

And — if you’re feeling great and attending the Farm Show —- good luck!

19. (b) Unless he is separated from the source of electricity by a non-conductible object, such as a stick, the shock could be transmitted to you.

20. False. He may be in shock and consequently not notice the pain in walking.

MINERS FOR DEMOCRACY WON THE ELECTION

As is known, special elections were conducted for UMW offices under the regulation and supervision of U. S. Labor Department as ordered by the Federal Courts which had nullified the election held three years ago under President “Tony” Boyle. The Court cited among other things denial of democratic rights to those opposed to the then Administration.

A group opposed to Boyle’s methods called Miners for Democracy fielded a full slate of candidates in the special election and became victorious. Arnold R. Miller was elected President, Mike Tibovich, Vice-President and Harry Patrick was elected Secretary-Treasurer.

President Miller has as his first official act reduced salaries, of UMW officers by 20% including his own.

He has ordered new elections in all regional districts. It is his wish that the UMW Headquarters be moved from Washington, D. C. to a coal mining area so it will be readily accessible to miners.

Mr. Miller has also stated that Mine Safety Regulation updating and enforcement will be paramount in the Miners program to protect the miners. Efforts wiill be made to improve miners pension benefits while the exorbitant pension which Tony Boyle and his Associates had voted themselves at Union expense will be reviewed.

We of William Penn Association have our history rooted in the coal mining industry, our beginning in February 21, 1886 was in the anthracite region of Hazelton, Pa. Our membership still prospers among the children, grand children and great-grand children of the immigrant coal miners who founded the Association and started it on its way to the lofty position we today enjoy in the Fraternal Benefit System.

We are proud of the fact that one of our active members Lou Antal of Branch 296 Springdale, Pa. was a vital force in the Miners for Democracy movement. Congratulations to the victors and may all their campaign pledges be kept for the betterment of the miners both active and retired.

THE INSURANCE SALESMAN

“You sure have a lot of sales resistance, sir.”

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