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Show July 1966 National Farm Safety Week ilK7 living seems to be a hazardous task these days. At least this would be a logical deduction from the accident death figures released by the National Safety Council indicating 107,000 persons lost their lives due to accidents during 1965. And during the same period, another 10,500,000 persons were victims of disabling injuries. Accidents kill more than 8,000 farm residents each year, and an additional 700,000 or more are victims of disabling injuries. This is an alarming situation, not only because of the grief to loved ones, the expense and the unnecessary suffering, but also because of the monetary loss to the nation. It is for these reasons that President Lyndon B. Johnson has as National Farm Safety Week. The proclaimed July 24-3- 0 proclamation draws attention to farm safety for a period of one week but is intended to emphasize the importance of safety throughout the year. The word safety has become a part of everyones vocabulary, but it is mw imperative that we do m6re than use it in conversation. V?e must put it into everyday practice before results can be expected. Farm Safety Week comes at a time of the year when farm people are actively involved in all phases of farm work, an ideal time to check the safety of the farm environment. Day-to-d- Page 7 UTAH FARM BUREAU NEWS ay (SiLAOca camp Your Farm Bureau Insurance Company is still faced with the critical problem of having claims reported within a reasonable time after an accident occurs. Recent articles published by the insurance company outlined the necessity of prompt reporting of claims, and the actions that would be taken in the event that the members failed to comply with these requests. Even though the insurance policies specifically require an insured to promptly report any losses, with the possibility of disclaiming coverage for failure to promptly report, we still find that thirty-fiv- e to of cent the claims occurring in any month are not reported forty per until the following month or the month thereafter. The Statistical Department of the Utah Farm Bureau Insurance Company cannot establish a true loss ratio to ascertain the financial position ot the Company at any given time unless the claims are reported promptly. We ask thatall policy holders cooperate and promptly notify the Claims Department immediately wheneverthey are involved in any accident. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated by the staff of the Insurance Company. Report Claims Promptly Delay will cost you money New Director For Water Lab IM y LOGAN Dr. Jay M. Bagley, new director ot the Utah Water t Research Laboratoryv has been officially Introduced in this capacity in a meetingvith Utah State University President, Daryl Chase; M. R. Merrill, Vice President of Research, D. Wynne m Vice-Presid- f- - Thorne; and Acting Dean of the College of EngineerinLarry S. Cole. President Chase stressed that water research is an international project, not just a state activity, and that the UWRLs goal should be international. nt Merrill said this the first with such laboratory is He and scale scope. predicted that In less than a decade Its reputation would be known world-wid- e as a remarkable serviceable in- ACCIDENTS can and do happen. Good safety practices lower the number of accidents considerably but accidents still happen. In the event of an unexpected accident to an employee, visitor or repairman, you need protection. Our Farm Comprehensive Liability policy will give you the protection you need. Accidents can also destroy valuable property. We have coverage that will protect against collision, fire and the many other hazards which could ruin years of work. Auto, truck and machinery poli- m Vice-Preside- Mi stitution. Dr. Bagley, the successor afDr. I' cies, homeowners, fire and FX.L. are part of our service. Safety practices will lower the occurence of accidents. Farm safety is a must. But carelessness on the part of an employee or visitor can result in your being liable. That's where we come in. Call your agent today and make certain you're protected. Protection is our policy. n ent - Vaughan E. Hansen who resigned earlier this year, was described by Dr. Thorne as a strong productive scientist in water research planning, teaching, and management. Dr. Bagley has befen on the laboratory staff as a Professor of Civil Engineering. He is experienced in teaching, research, and consulting in hydrology, irrigation, and water resources planning and management, and in the sprinkler irrigation industry. He received a B.S. degree from USU in civil engineering in 1952, an M.S. in Irrigation and drainage engineering in 1953, and a Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering at Stanford University in 1964. Aiding Dr. Bagley in his new responsibilities at the laboratory will be Dr. Calvin G. Clyde, As- sistant Director. The newly completed Utah Water Research Laboratory was ded- icated in December 1965. There are presently 25 professional staff members employed, and numerous service and part-tipersonnel. Research is being conducted in water management, atmospheric me )u fm W. water resources, water resources planning, instrumentation, fluid mechanics and hydrology, water quality, and drainage and salinity. The laboratory facility provides approximately 80,000 square feet of space and Includes a chemical laboratory, bacteriological laboratory, instrumentation laboratory, nnran printing room, drafting room, machine shop, project rooms, towing tank and flume 530 feet long, weighing tanks, volumetric tanks, receiving area conference rooms, lecture room, dark room, library, and offices. FFliTOF) FARM BUREAU INSURANCE FOR SALE: Steam Roller, Grinder, Mixer, Grain Cleaner, 46,000 bu. Steel gralnery, Elevators and '!5Gn adoOnffi anasUflli GOflitXDQW &OSI Scales. Call between 6 & 9 a.m. or 6 & 10 p.m. 25504457. 8915 So. 1300 W. West Jordan, Utah. |