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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMEl FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1973 Poison Control Center Tries To Save Lives, Keep Costs Down Regional Poison Control Cen- could be flown to University ter officials at the University of Medical Center where some phyUtah are concerned not only sicians are specifically trained with saving lives, but with pre- in treating such cases. In a recent example, a woman venting medical bills for potential poison victims, according to aboard a Chicago to San Franits director, Dr. Anthony R. cisco TWA flight suffered a severe reaction to prescribed sedTemple. As a result, Dr. Temple said atives. The plane made an uncenter workers try to receive scheduled stop in Salt Lake City and relay as much information and she was taken to University as possible about poisonings and Medical Center for treatment in the Poison Control Centers faantidotes over the telephone. People often get upset with cilities. But, generally speaking, the us because we ask so many questions when they call the center, bulk of the centers work is done said the director, who also serves over the telephone. Last year, it as assistant professor of community and family medicine and pediatrics at the university's college of medicine. But if we can safely advise them by phone as to the type of antidote they need and then follow through with subsequent phone calls to check on their progress, it saves the patient a lot of money in unnecessary medical bills," he said. The center itself does not charge for its services. This telephone process could potentially save the patient $35 to $50 in emergency room and physician fees. Of course, Dr. Temple emphasized, such poisonings usually insubstances. If volve non-toxthe patient has taken a toxic substance and serious illness or death is an immediate possibility then the patient is directed to the nearest medical facility. Center personnel follow up each case, particularly those involving home treatment. They also can notify a drug store near the victims home to prepare proper medications. The Regional Poison Control Center is exactly what the name implies a facility for the entire intermountain area. Calls come into the center from throughout Utah and most other Western states from doctors and hospitals wanting advice on treating specific poisonings. If the poisoning in an outlying area is serious enough and the hospital there is unable to treat it effectively, then the patient ic received between 6,000-7,00- 0 calls and managed 80 per cent over the phone without referring callers to a hospital or a physician. In December alone, center personnel dealt with 400 cases, 330 of which were treated at home, 59 referred for care. Of those 59, 20 were sent to their personal physician, 29 to a hospital emergency room and 10 hospitalized. Dr. Temple said only one death resulted from a center-treate- d poisoning. It was a referral from another Salt Lake City hospital and involved a youngster who swallowed antifreeze. Some suicide victims are brought to the center, and five were dead on arrival last year. The facility, open 24 hours a day, was originally funded by the Intermountain Regional Medical Program (IRMP) but support is now being sought from private sources, Dr. Temple said. Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethone Carried By 1 50 TV Stations Television viewers in Honolulu, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Guam will see the New Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon this year for the first time, it was announced by Dick Nourse, president of the Utah chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America. Nourse said that the network being put together by Hughes Television to carry the show will include over 150 stations, a record number combining to support a single fundraising effort. The Jerry Lewis Telethon, the first major program of the new TV season, will be seen in Salt Lake City over KCPX-TChannel 4. The show on begins Sunday evening, Sept. 2, and continues non-sto- p until late afternoon Monday, Sept. 3. The New Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will originate in Las Vegas this year, with pickups from New York, Nashville and Los Angeles. Joel Rogosin, noted Hollywood producer, who is originating the TV spectacular is helping Jerry line up the nations top talent, including Carol Burnett, Johnny Cash, Wayne Newton, Buddy Hackett, Peter Falk, Joan Crawford, Roy Clark and an estimated 125 other TV, movie, stage and concert stars. The network show and local cutaways will also feature appearances by sports headliners, governors, mayors, Congressmen business and labor executives and scientific leaders. Among notables scheduled to appear on the Telethon are Dr. Michael E. heart DeBakey, world-famosurgeon; George Meany, presiand dent of the AFL-CIk Kimberly-Clarfor the spokesmen McDonalds Corporation, Restaurants, United Air Lines, Arthur Murray and the Roller Skating Rink Operators Associ20-ho- ur V, us Glen L. Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrel L. Brady, 987 Lorraine Ave., has been commissioned a second lieutenant upon completion of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the University of ation. Utah. He is being assigned to the Early Warning and Control Wing Discount Fabrics, Inc., at McClellan AFB, Calif. It is a part of the Aerospace Defense Buys Southern Command which protects the California Chain U.S. against hostile aircraft and Discount Fabrics, Inc. became missiles. He is a 1967 graduate a retail fabric chain of Granite High School. with the purchase of assets of Westbrooks Yardage stores in Southern California. Bernard I. BOOK THE A LOOK AT Galitzki, president of Discount Fabrics announced that the three Westbrook stores, located in Newort Beach, Whittier and Laguna Beach, Cal., will be operated as Plaza Fabrics as soon as refixturing and reinventorying are completed. Amaziah. one of the kings the right thing to do, but they and Westboorks has been in operthe consequences weigh of Judah, hired a hundred how with ation for over 15 years. The first themselves concern Isramercenary soldiers from serthem. cost will move much the location was in Whittier. el. In exchange for their I businessmen in Some say, Galitzki said the purchase ties vices in joining his armies some expeditions he had in know that this is the right in with his firms plans for exI cannot afmind, he would pay them one thing to do, but panding Southern California ophundred talents of silver. But ford to do it. It might hurt my erations, and said he expects the business." Hosts of politicians God opposed the deal. He new stores to add substantially This have the attitude that wanted Judah to be dependent to corporate volume. Discount of this issue, right side upon Him, not upon hired is theI know vote should I that Fabrics presently has three soldiers. A prophet was sent and I have to not However, this Let way. stores in San Diego. The firm to Amaziah to say, constituenwith in my stand with Israel of go the army has also been expanding northI cannot affort to lose with not is Lord cy. the for thee; ward through their Canadian preachers Israel" (II Chronicles 25t7). their votes. Some subsidiary, Intermountain Disthe In reply, Amaziah asked, But are unwilling to speak that count Fabrics, and now owns truth because they fear what shall we do for the hunthree stores in Vancouver, B.C. it will irritate some prominent dred talents which I have givwho member of the church Discount Fabrics headquarters en to the army of Israel? financial lends a support. What at 905 N.W. 17th Ave., Portare (II Chronicles 25:9). anGods The gave a on prophet king sad commentary land, Oregon. swer to Amaziahs question. be under who was supposed to God had divine command conAmaziahs only spoken. cern should have ben to do that which God had commanded. Instead, this king worried about his hundred talents. This was not the first man to raise a question of the cost of doing Gods will; and he was not the last. Today there are many like Amaziah. They are perfectly aware of what is 1 O; 50-sto- re The Lord is able to much more than thee give this. This is a good answer to men today who are tempted to compromise because of the cost a proper stand might bring to themselves. It pays to do right. But men should do but right not because it pays,a do to is because it right right even if it does not pay. Page Nine APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Even if an appliance is er damage caused by abuse or guaranteed, its important to misuse. If a child swings on the know what the guarantee covers. Parts and labor? What parts? For how long? Who stands behind the wax ranty the manufacturer or the dealer? (Be sure that if a dealer goes out of business, you arent without a warranty.) Consumer service people at the Whirlpool Corporation suggest that you also ask these questions: Is the warranty in effect if I dryer door and breaks it, or if move? you turn a timer dial the wrong Do I need to mail a way and break a spring, the registration card (some warranty probably wont cover have a deadline for mailing) it or save my sales receipt? Although most warranties Do I have to mail a defec- dont cover damage due to acts tive part somewhere to get of God" such as flooding, your warranty coverage? If household insurance may cover "yes, who pays for removyou. Theres still another kind of ing, mailing and replacing the defective part? coverage. When shopping for an If the work must be done by appliance, check the warranty an authorized agent, where carefully to see that its a good is the nearest one? one. This way you cover cov Warranties usually dont yourself. Utah Tech Announces Evening School Registration ing evening classes in electricity and electronics is that a student may obtain a diploma or certificate following a prescribed night class study course for five conRegistration for fall quarter secutive quarters. evening classes at Utah TechniAlso offered this year are specal College at Salt Lake is now cial supervisory training classes open and will continue through in such subjects as hiring the Sept. 21. Registration hours are employee, working with people, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. executive housekeeping, speech Utah Techs fall quarter class and reading. speed work starts Sept. 25. A number of apprentice proThis years evening class grams also will be conducted at schedule is spiced with new the College this coming year. courses, particularly in business Tuition and fees for credit subjects. Some of the new classes depends on the number courses are machine shorthand, of credit hours taken. Evening bank teller training, credit and classes are open to anyone 16 collections, transportation man- years of age and older. agement, interior decorating, Registration is being held at motel management and hy- the Coleges main campus Addraulics. ministration Bldg., 4600 So. Redcourses Rd. A late registration fee wood offered are Regular automotive trades, drafting and of $5 will be charged beginning design and architectual drafting, with the first day of school. data processing, nursing, general A copy of Utah Techs evening education subjects, class catalog is available upon education, commercial art, elec- request. tricity, electronics, welding, machine shop, printing, cabinet and There were 19.6 million sheep furniture, photography, refrigeration and many others. and lambs on farms in the U.S. Another new wrinkle regard as 1972 began. hotel-- pre-technic- al . Will the State decide who inherits your property? If you do not make a Will, under State Law your estate may be split up in a way that actually causes hardship to the vexy ones you want most to protect. You can leave your estate to the individuals you wish provided you make a Will Do it now! See an attorney and make a Will that carries out your wishes for your family. His modest fee is a wise investment! 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