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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 4 Editorials . . . jWll71blP7jTM- A Time for Thanhsgiving Hill AFB personnel join their fellow Americans morrow in giving thanks for blessings received during the past year. Since 1941, the Nation has observed the fourth Thursday of each November as Thanksgiving Day. Historically, this day was established by the Pilgrims at Massachusetts Bay more than 300 years ago. They gathered to express their gratitude for the preservation of their community and for the harvests brought forth in the new land. Since then, Americans have united in giving thanks even in times of turmoil. for their safety and Civil War that President the of midst was the in It Lincoln proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation said, "The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with blessings and healthful skies . . . even in the midst of a civil war". President Lincoln invited his fellow countrymen to join with him in giving thanks. In this traditional vein, we join our fellow countrymen in observing our national Thanksgiving Day. It's a special time for giving thanks for blessings received, and for renewing efforts to work toward a better world for all mankind. (AFNS) well-bein- g, AFLC Commander Sends Greetings This Thanksgiving season is a special one for me it is my first with the Air Force Logistics Command. I feel a special warmth for the many thousands of fine men and women in AFLC who contribute so successfully to the support of the thousands of Americans fighting freedom's cause in Southeast Asia. It is only through their unselfish sacrifices and your diligent support that Americans everywhere have the opportunity to celebrate this Thanksgiving in freedom. General Jack G. Merrelli Commander, Air Force Logistics Command Gen. McCutcheon Extends Wishes On our traditional day of feasting and thanksgiving extend wishes to all for a happy holiday. Along with our thanks should go the determination man's belief in the goodthat the spirit of thanksgiving will prevail. ness and dignity of his fellows Maj. Gen. Robert H. McCutcheon I Commander, Ogden Air Materiel Command Holiday Message from The employees of Hill Air Force Col. Alston Base, both civilian and military, are in an excellent position to realize most fully the benefits that are afforded in this free land. As each day we support the war effort attempting to bring this same freedom to other countries, we are brought to mind the blessings that are ours. Aa Base Commander I would like to offer my best wishes for a pleasant Thanksgiving day to each and all of you. Col. Jack H. Alston Commander, Hill Air Force Base Civil Air Patrol Merits Support The Civil Air Patrol, civilian auxiliary of the Air Force, richly merits the help and support of all Air Force personnel. Civil Air Patrol pilots fly more than 70 per cent of all search and rescue missions annually in the United States, saving the Air Force millions of dollars each year. In addition, CAP, through its emergency services, provides many forms of assistance during times of local and national disvolunteers and the asters. Its members are all services they perform for the good of humanity are all voluntary. Also, CAP carries on a broad program of aerospace education for its members, particularly its cadet members between the ages of 13 and 18. Cadets learn many aspects of aviation and aerospace and are encouraged and motivated to pursue careers in these fields through the CAP Cadet Program. Civil Air Patrol units are active at many Air Force bases in the United States. You can help them I Learn about CAP, its association with the Air Force, how it helps serve humanity. And, if you are a parent, enroll your teener boy or girl In the nearest CAP unit. (AFPS) dues-payi- ng Buy a second hand lawn mower from the man next door and, generally speaking, you take your own chances. If it falls apart sooner than you expected, you would have small chance of getting your money back at least in a court of law. In the eyes of the law, an in- gredient of the typical secondhand purchase is the buyer's acceptance of extra risk. You pay less not only because there is less wear left in the article, but also because you don't get the implied assurances that come along with something new. However, even in a secondhand purchase, you still have a certain degree of protection. To begin with, you are entitled to know that the article is indeed secondhand. Besides Comment BASE COMMANDER'S Capsule Lav to- - be- ing made aware that the merchandise is used, you are en- titled also to a fair description of its identity. Thus, a man who bought a "1964" Ford, which turned out to he a 1963 Ford, won damages in court despite the fact that he had bought the car "as is." The court decided that "as is" does not include "as isn't." Where does the law draw the line between 'new" and "used?" In one case, an appliance dealer sold a repossessed television set as new. "It was new," he explained in court, "in the sense that it was this year's model." But the court held the second sale invalid because, to the average customer, "new" means never - before-use- d. CORNED Traffic fnnnpcKnn ifiwiuMS inute: D Responsibilities 0f Base Group (Base Commander) organization Hi? tions and services affecting all and c nel at Hill AFB. Accordingly, a new which will be regularly devoted to r' mation on pertinent subjects of soecial Z to all personnel. Following is the first artlcleSffS .,. ing series.; 2T pmZilSS By. Col. Jack H. Alston, Hill AFB Commander The relocation of a large number 1200 Zone (West Area) during past years has created .ivt owuj uaiaius uunng tne mornini ui Several traffic studies have been conducted to solve the problem. Last year, a team of traffic engineers from the US Army Transportation Agency conducted a base-wid- e traffic study. One of their recommendations proposed "duty hour arrival and release times be rescheduled to distribute the volume of traffic over a longer time duration than is presently in use." The base has tried various improvements in the West Area to alleviate the traffic CoLAlntoi congestion for the 1200 Zone and West Gate drivers, such i free right turn for incoming traffic at the West Gate, elimia from p ating the stop sign from the north bound Interstate 15, widening Hickory Street to three lanes, awl eliminating Air Force business traffic from the West Gate; area during shift change. These changes helped but are not sufficient to reduw th3 traffic problem as desired. off-ram- A study committee, consisting of the primary 1200 Zoni occupants and the Base Traffic Engineer in coordination with, the Droblem MI fVa 'Rasa TmffiV Rafttf.v f!nnni1. proposed a shift change. The following shift change has been coordinated and pj proved for implementation effective Jan. 5, 1969. 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 pm Airmunitions 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Judge Advocate, Procurement It is recognized that some carpools will require rearranj an ing. Anyone desiring to change carpools may nave wp in the Daily Bulletin by calling Neda bimmons, ri. o. rpersonnel are encouraged to join or form carpoois wim on the same shift. ... .. ofoplflTlff Uic owvc Vtnriswl h,r tVio ohanora Will P lmmaie ili the of traffic on the freeway in the morning and ewj afternoon. OWMJJ congestion at the West Gate during the emphasis will be placed on this problem in an ate traffic hazards and congestion. - In short, even in secondhand transactions the law fixes a basic standard of fair dealing. Quote of Note "Not all of our accomplishments are translated into numerical statistics such as dollars and percentages. For U T4- - CHAPLAIN'S COLUMN Gratitude? To Whom? "value engineering" has proven its worth in re- example, moving unneeded frills from and designs. specifications The Air Force not only saves money as a result, but also acquires systems which have improved reliability and in many instances are more easily maintained." (Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown, Los Angeles, Oct. 3, 1968.) n oiSn fMaWl For What? Verlin E. Mikesell What is this day of gratitude when thanks? To whom? For what? For the warm comfort of home and 6&OH9, QUALlfy MIe' they to die? Why should "He" whom I Who am I ? If there is a "He" to "He" is at least intelligent. mean-grati- ,nj , gSt i5 S j MJlfS1 What am I thankful . I must be thankful for sometning. why I am a human bems all after know, sitive, you . : i i n e , i-- 1 y d yof "1J Zy tude Well . . . certainly I'm glad eould eay I'm .thankful. Oh th (3(3 J 0.y - for thank HimT I should beholder anyway, so why m i P I myeelf make these thinpoev Me life? I there are others who are without has chosen me would have me believe that "He" What do you with 'Gzewtss'-r- nffer 1,1 an ''jd "fftncp Who? gift SUPP0 Wei - I W?eZ rfg "ible. fove and be loved, I can creatively think and feel real happiness and pain. and . . . come to think of it, being not I'm perhaps it is a gift for which Yes, I would agree that a I impHw a |