The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1979 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 23,1979

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How to quit cigarettes

The day you quit may be the hardest of your life. Some people are able to quit cold turkey. They throw away all the cigarettes and matches and hide the lighters and ashtrays. This doesn't mean they never think about smoking again, they just don’t do it. But a new publication from the National Cancer, Institute recognizes the fact that all smokers don’t have this kind of will power “Clearing the Air. A Guide to Quitting Smoking' gives you a variety of tips and helpful hints. You can get your copy free by writing to the Consumer Information Center, Dept 650 G, Pueblo, Colo 81009 Just before you quit, try smoking a lot more than usual so the experience distasteful Then collect every cigarette butt you can find and put them all in a large glass container — just as a reminder. When you get ready to take the plunge, remember: never think of going without a cigarette for the rest of your life. Concentrate on each day, one at a time. If you’re the type who just can't do it all at once, postpone lighting vour,first cigarette one hour each dayJThen decide to smoke only or/ the even hours or the odd (hours. Stop buying’cigarettes by the carton If you usually light up /many times during the day without even thinking, try to look in a mirror each time you put a match to a cigarette Don't empty your ashtrays — thev’ll tell vou how many you've

SECOND ANNUAL 3.3 And 7.9 Mile Mail-Journal ® Flotilla W Road Race * Jv Syracuse City Park « E Syracuse, Indiana V g’ Tuesday, July 3, 1979 — 6 P.M. Pre-Registration — 5 P.M. The Mail-Journal Flotilla Road Race is held in conjunction with the 4th of July Flotilla Festival sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Both races are run near the shores of two of Indiana's most beautiful lakes. Rolling hills are a part of both events. Half Os All Entry Fees Go To Wawasee High School Athletic Fund SPLITS: One Mile And Four Miles AID ON COURSE: Water Will Be Furnished On The Course At Four Miles TRAFFIC CONTROL: By Syracuse Police And Civil Defense RESTROOMS: Park Restrooms, No Showers - AWARDS (Both Races) - * Trophies To First And Second Place In Each Category Os Each Race * A Custom Mail-Journal Flotilla T-Shirt To all Entries Received And Accepted By Friday, June 8, 1979 * Ribbons To All Participants Mail-Journal Flotilla Registration Form I Want To Run In The Name Sex Address City - State. Zip. Date Os Birth July 3, I Will BeYears Old CATEGORIES (Both Races) * MEN WOMEN "T" Shirt Size □ 14 sunder □ 19 & Under s L XL 15-19 20-29 nan 20-29 ' 30 & over ALL CONTESTANTS MUST SIGN THE WAIVER, ALSO PARENTS IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE The undersigned waives all rights and claims against the individuals, committee members, and officials sponsoring or working on The AAail-Journal Flotilla Road Race and landowners whose land borders the Road Race course, both individually and severally and acknowledges the above individuals and landowners assume no responsibility for accidents, injuries, or loss of equipment prior to, during, or after the event. Signedi ~:Date . Parent's Signature If Above Is Under 18 Years Os Age ; - ENTRY FEE - PRE-REGISTRATION DAY OF RACE (Deadline: Friday, June 8, 1979) t r aa $4.00 Payable To Wawasee High School Mail Check And Entry Form To: Mail-Journal Flotilla Road Race C/O Wawasee High School P.O. Box 267 Syracuse, Indiana 46567

smoked each day. And change your eating habits. Try reaching for a glass of juice as a pick-me-up instead of a cigarette. And, after dinner, end meals with something that doesn’t lead to smoking. If you think you can give it a try, the first few days after you

Feds warn of rip-off insurance

Purchasers of “industrial” and other types of “debit” insurance “pay more than they have to for products that do not provide them with what they need,” the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission said, testifying before a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Consumers of such insurance are primarily “the most vulnerable groups in our society: poor people, minority people, elderly peops&,” Chairman Michael Pertschuck told the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Monopoly and Business Rights 1 . Debit insurance is typically a life-insurance policy with a face value under $5,000 and is sold door-to-door. Premiums are generally collected weekly or monthly The FTC recently released a staff report on industrial and debit insurance. “Industrial,”

quit smoking spend as much free time as you can in places that prohibit smoking: theaters, museums, department stores, churches, etc. Try to drink large quantities of water and fruit juice. Avoid alcohol, coffee and other drinks most people associate with smoking.

one type of debit insurance, got its name in 19th century England where it was sold primarily to industrial workers. More than 100 million debit policies are in force in the U.S., almost one for every two people, Pertshuck noted. He placed annual premiums at approximately $3 billion. “Most consumers appear to get less insurance protection and savings for their premium dollar from debit insurance than from any other life insurance or savings mechanisms,” he said, adding that “this higher cost is primarily the result of the expensive door-to-door marketing and premium collection system. ’’ "Compared to other insurance policy holders, a disproportionate number of industrial policyholders pay in far more than they can ever get back in benefits,"

Syracuse 4th graders eat at city park

EjiKgggßg -“'j 1 ALONE FOR LUNCH — James Wright, a fourth grader at Syracuse Elementary, was left alone for lunch by his friends as they went off to play. He was one of the many fourth graders who participated in a history walk through Syracuse Friday, May IX,

! 'WW ' 1 fife ■ - ■ SBBKR* x- ...<>• . FUN WAY OF EATING LUNCH — These four fourth grade students at Syracuse Elementary found a fun way to eat their lunch at Syracuse park. Pictured are Robin McKibben, Derin Keim. Jeff Welborn and Eugene Slone.

Informative publications to increase awareness

The Consumer Information Center, established by Presidential Order in October 1970, is responsible for encouraging federal agencies to develop and release information of interest to consumers and for increasing public awareness of this information. To order any of the following publications write to Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colo. 81009: Health, General Adult Physical Fitness. 027 G. 70 f . 64 pp. 1978. Graduated fitness program for adults who have not exercised regularly; includes illustrations and instructions for basic exercises and isometrics. And Now a Word about Your Shampoo. 573 G. Free. Five pp 1978. Discusses detergent and soap shampoos and additives such as conditioners. A Brief Explanation of Medicare. 575 G. Free. 13 pp. 1978. How people over 65 and some severely disabled younger persons can get benefits under this health insurance plan. Clearing the Air: A Guide to Quitting Smoking. 650 G Free 37 pp. 1978. Tips for cutting down or quitting that really work; review of well-known programs to help “kick the habit.” Cosmetics: The Substances Beneath the Form. 577 G. Free. 10 pp. 1978. Types of ingredients used on cosmetics such as lipsticks, face creams, deodorants; recent regulations affecting ingredient, safety, and hypoallergenic labeling. 4 Exercise and Weight Control. 029 G. 35 f . 10 pp. 1976. How to balance food intake and physical activity; establishing an exercise program; includes chart showing calories used per hour for various activities. First Aid. 030 G. 80°. 66 pp. 1977. Pocket guide for treating emergencies such as impaired breathing, bleeding, shock, heart attacks, burns, exposure, poisoning, etc.; instructions for moving the injured. Guilt. 578 G. Free. Three pp. 1978. How excessive guilt can cause emotional problems; suggestions on ways to handle guilt. Hair Dyes. 579 G. Free. Four pp. 1978. Recent findings by the National Cancer Institute on “coal-tar” hair dyes: how to know when products contain the suspect chemicals; proposed FDA warning labels. How to Donate the Body or Its Organs. 580 G. Free. 16 pp. 1977. How organs and tissue transplants are used; how to authorize medical use of all or part of your body after death; includes donor cards. How to Keep Your Family’s Health Records. 581 G. Free. 16

pp. 1977. What records you need to keep: when they should be updated; and how to use them. , How to Shop for Health Insurance 582 G, Free, 13 pp. 1978. What to look for in health insurance policies; discussion on Medicare and Medicaid; includes glossary. In Only Four Weeks 583 G. Free. Six pp. 1975. Cautions against ineffective or dangerous treatments and devices for losing weight or reshaping the body. An Introduction to Physical Fitness. 032 G. 60 c . 26 pp. 1973. “GeCin-shape" exercises for the beginning jogger. Soft Contact Lenses, 585 G. Free. Three pp. 1978. Their advantages and disadvantages. Successful Jogging 586 G. Free. Four pp 1978. Purpose of jogging, how to plan your program, and what equipment you will need. Understanding Mental Health 033 G. 40 f . 11 pp. 1973. Recognizing and coping with depression, mood changes, and related mental stress in yourself and others. Unless You Decide to Quit. Your Problem Isn't Going To Be Smoking; Your Problem s Going To Be Staying Alive. 034 G. 70 c . Nine pp. 1978. Includes tips for cutting down on smoking as well as quitting. X-Ray and Vaccination Record Card. 651 G. Free. Two pp. 1978. Wallet-size card for recording Xray examinations and vaccinations.

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—— w-l BiWI 1 V4\ ' Jk I \ wi. - Ip MBS STOP FOR LUNCH — The fourth grade class at the Syracuse Elementary School took a historical walk through Syracuse, Friday, May 18. The class stopped at the city park to eat lunch. From left to right are Elaine Hendricks. Sharon Wright. Melissa Johnson. Pam Myers, Charlotte Shoopman: Lera Rheinholt, Paula Markley. Nancy Coy, Ricky Coy and Nancy Dain.

Watch those new pens!

New erasable pens are great for crossword puzzles, but be cautious about using them to sign anything. The ink from the pens is erasable for several days after use, so the w’riter can change his or her mind With a contract though the terms can be as Want to know more? Many of the things we see on the television arouse our curiosity It may be just a commercial or perhaps a special documentary, but you want to find out more. The following list may help you to find what you are looking for: Action for Childrens Television, 46 Austin St., Newtonville. Mass. 02160. National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting, 1028 Connecticut Ave.. N.W., Washington, D C. 20036. National PTA, 700 North Rush St .. Chicago, 11l 60611. National Organization for Women. National NOW Action Center. 425 13th St.. N.W., Washington, D C. 20004. Gray Panthers, 3700 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. United Church of Christ, Office of Communication, 289 Park Ave., South. New York, New York. 10010. American Humane Association. 535 South Roslyn St.. Englewood, Colo. 80111.

- wBeKT- Bl ■ '' •— - - Jgr ■ LUNCH IN THE SAM) — Elva Hosttier and Dantte Koithahn ate their lunch on the beach at the city park. Both girls are fourth graders at Syracuse Elementary and took part in the history walk Friday.

changeable as if a pencil were used Be especially careful when buying from a door to-door salesman or other merchant with whom you are not familiar Con artists may offer a free pen with their special, then encourage use

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of the pen to sign the contract and or the check As soon as you are out of sight, the check or contract may be altered Protect yourself by using your own pen when signing anything important