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Show Manti Messenger, Thursday, Sept. 30, 1976 EDITORIALS Not Among Supporters We are not counted among those who may support the National Education Association in its recent precedentbreaking move to endorse a presidential candidate. which was Regardless of the organizations choice us to move for an seemed the Carter inappropriate Jimmy association of educators. We realize that NEA delegates and leaders probably endorsement of a particular believe this candidate is justified. At the same time we cant reconcile it to with what we interpret to be a general goal of education to think and make the individual within ability every develop decisions independently. The Endocomment authored by Ray Hall, local spokesman for Northern Utah UniServ, the teacher organization, helps to put the situation in perspective. It is We are particularly encouraged by the statement, the firm conviction of many members of the local association that the common interest which binds our membership together is educational and not political. While teachers naturally might be found in the forefront of activities intended to strengthen our social and political systems, we cant believe they are or ever could be molded into a solid bloc espousing a single political party or preference. Its uncertain how many votes the NEA will harvest for Mr. Carter. We suspect few in Box Elder County. Possibly after this years presidential election, the NEA may reconsider its decision to put money and prestige at the disposal of a particular candidate. Box Elder Brigham City Journal first-time-ev- er Fire Escape Plan A mans castle could' turn into a nightmarish maze when ally sound an alarm are available to alert a family to the early-warni- released by the National Fire Protection Association. And most of these deaths occurred between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It is important' to have a family escape Now Available from Society 84 N. University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601, Questions about cancer? office, Most people have some. Thats why only one out of three 373-588- 6. cancer cases is now being The new booklet rates film as recommended for youth, cured, while one in two could be cured if caught in time. A new. booklet, FUm Programs, is now available from the Salt Lake, Ogden and Provo offices of the Utah Division of the American Cancer Society. It lists 43 films and four filmstrip and slide programs available free from the Cancer Society to interested groups.' The Cancer Society also offers a wide variety of other educational programs. These include teachers guides; exhibits; junior and senior high school science kits; optoscopic (lighted) displays of normal and diseased lungs; breast models for teaching large wall and table displays; posters; literature, and speak- women or general adult audi- ences. It also recommends suggested accompanying liter- ature available free from the Cancer Society. A wide variety of films are listed on subjects of smoking and lung cancer, breast and uterine cancer and checkups. 4 Other subjects include skin cancer; shoulder cancer; oral cancer; throat cancer; Ladies Literary-Clu- b Schedules Opening Social The Manti Ladies Literary Club will have its opening social in the library clubrooms today at 4. A special program initiating, ers. There is no charge for any of the programs. They are leu- kemia; quackery; cell growth; careers in the cancer field; cancer education in business. all funded through Utahns contributions to the Cancer Societys the years series has been annual Crusade. planned for all club members Public education programs and prospective members, Mrs. are arranged by Public Educa- June Cox, club president, said. tion Specialists in the Salt Lake office, 610 East South Temple, Iced tea was invented in St. Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. Louis, Missouri, at the World's and in the Provo Fair of 1904! 1, TIIAKH fire strikes if there is no presence of a fire in the home. prearranged escape plan, says Thus alerted, the family escape the Insurance Information plan can be implemented. The combination of Institute. alarm and seven die cent of Fifty per 11,600 fire deaths in 1974 escape plan should help you occurred in the home, accord- sleep easier and may help to ing to the latest estimates save your fife. -- Educational Film on Cancer 322-043- Can Save Lives Page 2 Eighteenth century scientist John Dalton was made head- master of a school at the age of 12! Tbs like a nun who saw the Mormon Miracle Pageant. He said he spoke three languages fluently but could find no words in any of them to describe what he had just seen. I speak one language and I can find no words to show my appreciation for all youve done and are still doing for me. If there was ever a town in which people loved their neighbors as themselves, Manti is that town. Thank yon so very much. ESTHER WITDECK ed plan to avoid panic and confusion in the event of a fire. Even a persons own home may appear foreign in an emergency situation at night if the usual exit is blocked, says the Institute. Fire Protection Week, proclaimed annually by the President of the United States, will be observed this year Oct. 9 3-- to remind citizens of the danger of fire. This is a good reminder for families to avoid disaster by ever-prese- advance planning. The Insurance Information Institute offers these sug- gestions for a family escape plan- - Fall Occasions. As the weather turns cooler, you and your family are going to be spending more time inside. Through October, Prudential Federal Savings is offering a collection of seventeen name-bran- d gifts to make those hours inside a little nicer-- . Savings gifts are free or offered at a special savers price for a minimum deposit of $500. . Decide on two ways to escape from each room through the doors and halls and through a window to the ground below. When appropriate, sleep with bedroom doors closed. Fire safety experts point out that fire generally takes from 10 to 15 minutes to burn through a wooden door, thus delaying the spread of fire. These valuable additional minutes might just be the time needed for escape from the home. ' Decide on an emergency signal that every member of the family can use to arouse the others in the event of a fire. The predetermined signal can be as simple as yelling or pounding on the doors and walls. Test the doors before opening them. Hot smoke and possibly poisonous fumes could be lurking behind the door. If a door is hot, do not open it. Instead, use the emergency For a brochure describing the October Savings Gift Program in detail, please write Prudential Federal Savings or stop in any one of our offices and see our gift display All gifts are available from September 27, 1976 through October 29. 1976. or until supply s depleted, whichever occurs first Limit One free gift per family Personalizedfinancial Service exit. Prudential Ebdsral Savicrp Keep down close to the floor if the room is filled with smoke. Cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth, if possible. Never assume that clear air in a fire situation is safe. It could contain carbon monoxide which affects judgment, thus hindering escape. Roll over on the ground or floor if your clothing ignites. Running will only help to fan the flames. Exit the building quickly. Do not stop to gather belong- ings, and never Serving Richfield, Utah on Monday and Friday at 255 South Main Street Phone 8964611 Serving Nephi, Utah on Wednesday at 34 North Mam Street Phone 623-124Serving Manti, Utah on Tuesday and Thursday at 36 North Mam - Phone 8356321 Maibng address for all Mobile Offices: P.O. Box 723, Richfield, Utah 84701 Now over $550,000,000 strong. a burning building. Gather at a predetermined meeting place well away from the house. Make sure everyone is safe, and notify the fire department. Practice your family escape plan so that it becomes automatic. Do- - not overlook nighttime fire drills. For extra protection, early-warnismoke or heat detection systems which automatic- - i I ! a |