The news-review. (Augusta, Ga.) 1971-1972, March 25, 1971, Page PAGE 6, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextTHE NEWS-REVIEW, MARCH 25, 1971 The f SCENeX H E by Willis J. Walker A column such as the one forming here might well serve as some columns do when dealing with the medical aspect of a paper. That is, a section set aside for readers to write in and ask all sorts of questions about an illness which might be plaguing a neighbor or friend with subsequent remedies set forth to follow. WE SPEAK. . .HEALTH CARE AND ITS DELIVERY shall however concern itself with and present to its readers a broad spectrum of topics for discussion. All of which will deal in whole or in part with health care and its delivery to the citizenry. The task, quest and purpose of the column, is none other than to inform and thus hopefully bring about a consciousness on the part of its readers such that they themselves and their community may become a much better segment of the ongoing health care delivery system. The writer is not a physician nor a dentist and will therefore call from time to time upon members of both professions as well as others medically related for their comments to this column. There are inadequacies in opportunity and participation and hence the full promise and representation of all is still very much non-existant or realized. These ills will be dealt with and exposed for the sake of correcting them and making those seemingly unaware, aware. Your comments at all times shall be welcomed - pro or con. I SICKLE CELLDISEASE Black Medical College of Georgia employees can find out whether they have Sickle Cell Disease by having a blood test made at the Protein Chemistry Laboratory. This test is made free, and will tell the employees whether they have this hereditary anemia which is found in blacks only. Dr. T.H.J. Huisman, Regents Professor of Protein Chemistry at MCG, estimates that eight percent of the Negro population in the Augusta area has this disease in either a mild or severe form. A pamphlet is now available which tells in layman terms what the disease is, ho v you would feel if you have it, and other information. The pamphlet is free and can be (BIG! BIG! BIG! in Augusta WTHB 1 5000 watts 1550 on your dial with ALLEN LEE (with "Walking with Mr. Lee") I SIGN-ON - 9 A.M. REV. LEE WALLACE (with "Gospal Caravan") 9 A.M. - 12 noon (SONNY SOUL (with "The Soul - Master") 12 noon - 2 P.M. (VOICE OF THE PEOPLE (with Charles G. Harris, Jr.) 2 P.M. - 3 P.M. MISS SOUL (with "A Little Bit o' Soul") (3 P.M. - SIGN-OFF AUGUSTUS GREATEST BLACK RADIO PERSONALITIES BIG! BIG! BIG! I WTHB AUGUSTA’S POWER FULL SELLING VOICE PAGE 6 obtained from the Protein Chemistry Laboratory or from the Division of Institutional Relations in the Administration Building. Dr. Huisman stressed the importance of knowing whether you have the disease before you marry. Should you have a mild form of the disease and the person you marry has a “dose” of the sickle cell hemoglobin, then it is possible for your children to have sickle cell. There is no known cure for this disease although there are methods of relieving the pain which results. However, it is stressed that persons should see a physician to learn the proper treatment for pain relief. Wilk v r PwSLsv’hu.t.. *1 KLX I y .. f Th W ¥ I i s (i > - Black Students Give Impressions Os MCG The eight Black students who participated in a special program of academic study and electives designed to expose them to medicine and the health sciences, were asked to complete a questionnaire compiled by admissions counselor, W.J. Walker, Jr. Mr. Walker, who categorizes the program “a tremendous success certainly deserving of greater support and expansion next year,” made the results of his survey available. Following are some of the 29 questions he asked and his summaries of the student’s answers: Q. Why did you apply for admission to this program? A. All gave statements similar to the following: “I felt this program would afford me the opportunity to see what medical school life is like and perhaps enhance some basic academic areas that would be helpful when I enter medical college.” Q. What are your first impressions of the program’s staff? A. Although some answered that they were uncertain, most felt the staff “very helpful and respectful.” Q. What are your first impressions of your fellow participants? A. They all agreed that they get along well and see each other as “beautiful Black people” eager to get “all they can out of the program.” Q. Describe what you feel is the general atmosphere here? A. Most felt the general atmosphere is one of subtle prejudice and in some instances tenseness. Others felt that it is pleasant and acceptable...with no overt racism. Q. If you had it to do over again, would you apply for admission to this program knowing what you now know about it. A. Yes -7; No. -1 Q. What do you feel are your strongest academic areas? 1 WBm A" 1- -* .. si Bu ■ dnPIF I* th ■ H A B 1 Ml t I hmk n Serve in Hie ll <. Army Reserve. A. All but three responded that biology was their strongest area. Other areas mentioned were math and English. Q. What are some things not incorporated into the program you would have liked to have seen? A. Many commented they would like to have seen Medical College of Georgia students participating in some way. Other comments included: “An operation being performed and more clinical electives,” “more Blacks,” and fcOffcS... ■ Woo F / '-'4 V * IP>(OUR 0O& BARKS / - T EXCESSIVELY PORNO GOOD ••f '•<>. REASON, CLAMP HIS JAWS £■ Jgfcj ” TOGETHER FIRMLY WITH y TOUR HAND AND SAY f‘< .■.■‘lie. A-’NO ! NO • IN A STERN ■ ■■V. 'Aft ~~ .' VOICE. EGYPTIANS | WERE PROBABLY THE ,-- . ' ’“i" Vy'r ■ FIRST TO MUMMIFY jF VF n ' Y I=_ DOGS AND GIVE THEM rt 21L kt BURIAL, BUT MONUMENTS . TO GREATLY LOVED DOGS G>' W®’’-'"' Tk' WERE ERECTED BY V-L \ V F IN ANCIENT W p z oSrl II ; T FEED/NG TP... Al 1 \ IFTOUROOG BEGG FOOD W- FROM NEIGHBORS, TRY M./' YEA '“V A DIVIDING HIS DAILY FARE in HALF AND FEEDING HIM TWICE A DAY INSTEAD tW ° f ° nce Support Your Local S.P.C.A. or Humane Society B NEW STYLES: TWO FOR THE ROAD MIL * IB - ■■R illW “Os models and throttles” may well summarize the 1971 theme of the new outfits for the girls who work for Hertz Rent A Car. An array of “style-it-yourself” fashions provides a new ward robe for each girl. At right, the number one style of the current season—pants suits- is included in the uniform styles of the No. 1 car rental company. Tunics complement each of the dresses in the new uniform collection, as shown at left in one of gold. These outfits and others offer fashionable examples of a new “car-isma.” CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME jto the NEWS-REVIEW Dent’s Undertaking Establishment 24 HOUR AMBULANCF SERVICE “AIR CONDITIONED 930 D’ANTIGNAC I THOMAS KETCH PHONE 722-4809 722-4800 DIRECTOR AUGUSTA. GEORGIA “attending more seminars.” Q. What is a good medical science person? A. All answered, “One who is dedicated, knowledgeable, competent and sincere in his concern for the welfare of people.” Q. What factors do you feel could keep you from becoming what you wish to be? A. The majority felt financial problems could keep them from becoming what they wish to be. Afro-American Summer Project Secures Private Funds A $15,000 grant from the Ernest and Mary Hayward Weir Foundation and a $7,500 grant from the Tebor Foundation has brought to $37,500 private support for the Medical College’s special project in health sciences for Afro-American students, summer 1971. Prior to the Weir grant, the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation had made $15,000 available for the program. The intent of the program is to help recruit and prepare an increasing number of black students for medicine and health professions. A similar pilot program was conducted last summer with seven black seniors participating. This year, with the aid of the Weir, Macy and Tebor Foundation grants, the College will expand the program to include both You and Your Dollar by the Georgia Consumer Services Program WORDS OF WARNING Everyone is suspicious of the “working my way through college” pitch. Are there other sales appeals that people should be suspicious of? Lots of them. Gyp artists have phrases that appeal to every human emotion. Unfortunately, some of them are just like the ones used by legitimate companies. However, you should be particularly leary of such sales pitches as: “This offer is only good this week,” or “The price is going up next week,” or “You’d better buy now, three other people want it.” Gyp artists always try to rush you into a deal you’ll regret “Growth is so rapid that new funds are required at once,” or “Set your own working hours,” or “Be the first in your community to offer this product,” are phrases sometimes used to promote investments in shaky businesses and to sell worthless franchises. Check out the company, and be sure the franchise offers a salable commodity. “Only pennies a week or day,” can add up to dollars, dollars, dollars a year. “Twenty per cent off the list or retail price.” The list or retail price is merely the price recommended by the manufacturer. Most dealers sell below that price as a standard practice. “I can get it for you wholesale.” Not likely, unless the offer comes from a personal friend. Wholesale means selling in quantity, not one item. THOMAS & GRAHAM ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS Radio, Television, and Appliance Repair Service We Specialize In Window Guards, Fences, Gates, Lintels, Beams & Ornamental Metal Furniture, Etc. We Repair Any And All Types Os Radios TV's And Appliances, Large Or Small. With A 90 Day Guarantee On All Work. We Also Sell New And Used Radios, TV's And Appliances. SPECIAL Pre-Summer Price On Air-Condition Servicing. Phone 733-0090 For Further Information, Or Stop By 1017 15th St. Ext. Augusta, Ga. And Remember At Thomas & Graham, Quality And Service At The Lowest Prices Is Our Motto. THE NEWS - REVIEW 930 GWINNETT ST. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA PHONE 722-4555 Received sFor Amount Time FROM Subscriber j (Rt., Box, St.) City One year (in county) $2.50 One year (out of county) 3.00 nl? . T 5 years (fa county) ... 12.50 NEW RENEWAL 5 years (out of county) 15.00 college and high school students. More students will participate than did last year. Dr. S.A. Singal directed last summer’s program of lab work, lectures, field trips and seminars for the seven students. These students were also studying in areas which would help them decide more about their interest in medicine, graduate studies or health careers in other fields. The 1971 program will have three major objectives: to improve student knowledge of biological phenomena pertinent to human health and disease; to familiarize students with educational opportunities at MCG, and to assist students in identifying their specific career goals. Another objective is to enhance student prospects for admission to educational programs at the College. “You are the lucky winner of a free prize,”'only if you make a purchase that covers the cost of the prize in the long run. MONEY SAVERS How about some more “sneaky” ways to save money? Gladly.' Always save the cotton that comes in medicine bottles. Then you won’t have to buy packaged cotton as often. If you buy food in plastic bags or containers, keep them for packing school lunches and for storage. Ditto for empty jars with screw-on tops. It is cheaper to buy water color and paint brushes in the dime or drug store than to buy cosmetic brushes. Also you can use the same make-up for more than one purpose; pearly lipstick for blusher, eye cover-up as high-lighter. There is even away to get double the wear out of panty-hose. When one leg runs cut if off. Then, when another pair the same color runs, do the same. Wear one on each leg, with the body parts on top of each other. They’re so sheer you won’t know the difference. THE GEORGIA CONSUMER SERVICES PROGRAM is a division of the State Office of the Comptroller General, and is funded by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Ij you have questions concerning product quality, credit and contract terms or how to spend your money wisely, call 1-800-282-8900 free from anywhere in Georgia. If you have trouble reaching the number, ask your local operator for help. The two main phases of the program -- undergraduate college student and high school student - will be similar in structure, but of different durations. The college program will consist of seminars and individual projects and will start July 6 and end August 31; The high school program will be held July 19 - August 28. High School students participating will be limited to residents of the Central Savannah River Area. Dr. W. Loren Williams is director of the project; Dr. Singal and W.J. Walker Jr., are associate directors A MR. MERCHANT A I WE PUBLISH A 5,000 PAPERS. A I NATIONAL I J SURVEYS SAY IT 1 WILL BE 1 ' READ BY OVER ’ ■ 20,000 READERS. 1 | YOU COULD I A HAVE A REACHED I T THESE | (20.000 READERS A IN THIS SPACE. f Funeral Notices WILLIAM & DOTSON Ink Williams - entered into rest March 24, 1971, he lived at 1623 Ramsey St. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Williams, five daughters; Mrs. Annie Bell Jackson, Mrs. Irene Browq, Mrs. Maggie L. Williams, all from Augusta. Mrs. Ida Mae Faison, Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Mabie Johnson, Pittsburg Penn. One son Mr. Milton Williams, Augusta. Four sisters-in-law and four-brothers-in-law and a host of grandchildren and friends. MAYS Edmond Blakeley subcummed on March 22, 1971. Mr. Blakeley is survived by his wife, Stella Mae; his mother, Mrs. Maggie Blakeley; two sisters, Azialene Wilson, and Vida Wright; three brothers, Roosevelt Blakely, William Henry Blakeley and Joseph Blakeley; one aunt, Mrs. Daisy Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday March 28th, at two thirty P.M., at First Shiloh Baptist Church with the Reverend W,M, Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Bellevue Cemetery

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The news-review. (Augusta, Ga.) 1971-1972, March 25, 1971, Page PAGE 6, Image 6