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Show DOD Reveals Plans For Retroactive Pay WASHINGTON (ANF) -The Defense Department has announced plans for the payment to military personnel of the retroactive pay increase authorized under the January 1974 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Cited for Achievement Specialist Five Garland G. West Jr., assigned with the Information Office, receives a certificate of achievement presented by Lieutenant Colonel Andrew J. Armstrong. SPS West, who was separated from active duty June 28, was cited for his service at Dugway for the past two and a half years. lie plans to attend graduate school in his home state, North Carolina. End Service at Dugway Specialist Five Larry J. Olson and Specialist Five Gary A. Tomasello, both of the Information Office, receive certificates of achievement presented by Colonel Robert A. Shade, DPG commander. Hie two information specialists received their separations from active duty on June 28. Olson plans to study law in his home state, Minnesota. Tomasello plans to work in radio or television broadcasting in his home state, California. Columbia circuit. The ruling prescribes that the Federal pay increase mandated by the Federal Pay Comefpatibility Act of 1970 was fective under law on October 1, 1972, rather than January 1, 1973, the date on which it was originally implemented. Under this ruling, military members and General Schedule civilian employees of the Federal Gov- eminent who served or were employed during die period from October 1, 1972, to December 31, 1972, are entitled to a retroactive pay increase. This includes those who have since sepanted or retired. Plans for payment of Department of Defense civilian employes are in preparation. For civilian employes, retroactive payment becomes effective on the first pay period on or after October 1, 1972. The Services have sufficient hinds available to cover the retroactive pay costs for all active duty military personnel as well as retired members, reservists, and former memliers. According to best estimates, payments will begin and be substantially completed by all Services, according to the time frames outlined James L. Logsdon of Orem, left a motor vehicle operator with the Services Division, receives his retirement papers and a certificate of appreciation from Lieutenant Colonel Andrew J. Armstrong. Mr. Logsdon retired June 28 after completing 30 years of government service. (Photo by SP5 Greg Grosvenor) In Morocco, it was thought that stale bread cures stuttering! Kawasaki for April Private First Qaiborne Roby, above, assigned with the U.S. Army Hospital, was named Dugway Proving Cround Soldier of the Month for April 1974. He was awarded a certificate of achievement 1 cost-of-livi- annuity increase for some 13 million retired Federal employees and survivors became effective July 1. The increase will cost-of-livi- panted subsequent to October Payments will be supported by claims which will be paid within 30 to 45 days after 1, 1972 - receipt. Reserve members on active duty for tnining during October 1 - December 31, 1972 time frame - Begin payments approximately 45 days after June 8, and be substantially completed within an additional 45 days, with the exception of Navy which will require claims to make payments. cost-of-livi- Former reserve members on active duty for tnining dur- ing October 1 - December 31, 1972 time frame - Payments will be supported by claims which will be paid within 30 to 45 days after receipt. Reserve member drill pay during October 1 - December 31, 1972 time frame - Begin approximately 45 payments after 8, and be subJune days stantially completed within an New Eagle Scouts Randy Henderson, left, and Jimmy Bowers, members of Boy Scout Troop 481 of Dugway, received their Eagle Scout badges, emblematic of achievement of the highest rank in Scouting, at a Court of Honor held June 18. Both of the new Eagle Scouts are members of the Dugway LDS Ward. (Photo courtesy Wendell White) - Service Medal First Lieutenant Alan A. Lewter, commander of the 65th Military Police Platoon at Dugway, was awarded the -- Meritorious Service Medal in a recent ceremony. He was cited for distinguished service as a special weapons security officer in Europe from June 1971 to April 1974. . ImmediSITUATION I ate annuity commencing on or before July 1, 1974 Ihe annuity payable will be the larger of (1) the amount of actual earned annuity as of die day immediately before the commencing date of annuity or (2) the amount which would have been payable based on the total service and high-- 3 average salary that existed on December 31, 1973, plus the 5.5 percent increase effective January 1974. This annuity would then be increased by the 6.4 inpercent crease effective July 1, Corps will attempt payment to former members - active and reserve - based on last known address. If payment is not received within 90 days, a claim should be submitted. The other Services have not experienced good results in the use of last known addresses and do not ts plan to use them to effect to former members. Claims should include the fol(1) full lowing information: name, (2)Social Secutiy number, (3) rank, (4) current mailing address, (5) date separated, and (6) duty station during October -December 1972. Claims should be mailed to: Army - Last unit of assignment (for former reservists). Commanding General, U.S. Army Finance Support Agency, F1NCS - A, Indianapolis, Indiana 46249, (for former memliers separated for active duty). Navy - Commanding Officer, Navy Finance Center, (nDW . iiMire ,, cost-of-livi- do dD no cost-of-livi- 1974. - SOM A. 6.4 percent : "August additional 45 days. Former reserve member drill pay during October 1 December 31, 1972 time frame - Payments will be supported by claims which will be paid within 30 to 45 days after receipt. As a general rule, members who had no changes in pay below: status during the October 1 -Members presently on ac- December 31, 1972 time frame tive duty - Regin payments ap can expect to receive payment proximately 45 days after June early within the time periods 8, 1974, and lie substantially outlined above. For members completed within an additional who received a promotion. Ion45 days. gevity pay increase, reenlistment bonus, payment for unused accrued leave or other pay related to changes during the October 1 - December 31, 1972 time frame, additional processing is required and payments may be delayed even beyond the time periods outlined above. The Air Force and Marine CAREER ENDS Increase COL o, r t annuit)r cJlelis Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal 1 Ohio Cleveland, Building, Because in-44199 and of the comPutation creafe Air Force - Air Force Ac- Finance Center, "J""111 ennmty payable are counting and ..ork automatic, annuitants need not Street, Denver, AFC, 3800 write the Commission to obtain Colorado 80205. them. The increase was generated a by raise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) above the base figure of 136.6 established in October 1973. The CPI readied 1413 in Februaiy, 143.1 in March, and 144.0 in April, for a net increase of 5.4 percent over the base figure. As required by law, 1 percent was added to the percentage increase in the CPI (5.4), bringing die total increase in annuities to 6.4 percent. The increase also will affect Federal' employees retiring on an immediate (not deferred) annuity as showin in the following situations. Members who retired sub-sequent to October 1,, 1972 Begin payments approximately 45 days after June 8, and be substantially completed within an additional 45 days. Former members who se-- pay-men- R ine Deseret sampler, rntiay, juiy Retirees Get 6.4 Percent - SITUATION II Immediate annuity commencing July 2, 1974 or later Ihe annuity payable will be the larger of (1) the amount of actual earned annuity as of the day immediately before the commencing date of annuity or (2) the amount which would have been payable based on the total '. service and high-- average Bicentennial Bookshelf salary that existed on June 30, 1974, plus the 6.4 perThe National Park Service has cent increase published a new book. Signers of effective 1974. 1, July the Declaration, which provides interesting insights into the lives of the 56 men some famous but most unknown-w- ho signed their names to the Declaration of Indee hardpendence. 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Studies have shown that a smoker' lungs retain more than 85 the volatile chemicals and particulate matter, and more than In Central America, gold half of the carbon monoxide in believed to have a soul. smoke. OHM'S MMD DOW BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS 3 cost-of-livi- Words CONSUMER O R N 310-pag- KAWASAKI 74 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. FEE INSTEAD OF FREE? Television is one of the least expensive forms of entertainment available to the American public. Television costs a heavy viewer, who watches twenty-fiv- e hours a week, only two cents an hour. But many people who take television for granted are unaware that this most popular leisure pastime may be in jeopardy. TV has the potential to deprive consumers of the television programming they enjoy and depend on. There are approximately 66 million TV households in America. If only 2 of these were willing to pay $2 to see a first run movie, for e teleexample, on e vision, the system would gross $2.6 million. With that much capital, pay-Tcould win exclusive rights to movies, thereby of viewers depriving 98 from eventually seeing the film on the home screen at no cost. The same is true for sports. If 10 of the or baseball fans were willing to pay $3 to see e the games on the games would be knocked off free TV. At first it was thought e that TV would offer a wide diversity of programs unavailable on free TV. However, it now seems that cable-Twill be able to make a profit only from mass entertainment and will Pay-cab- WESTERN AUTO IS. . . pay-cabl- pro-foolb- DISCOUNTING! pay-cabl- ! SERIES NUMBER 90 AND 100 KAWASAKI e le pay-cabl- pay-cabl- end up siphoning programs from free TV. This means movies and sports events--thshows that draw the largest audiences on free TV. The Federal Communi- cations Commission is debating whether to change its e rules to let siphon away some programs from pay-cabl- free TV. If siphoning were lo lake of teleplace, some 20 vision viewers on lower income levels could be deprived of 80 programs per year. And you would be forced to pay for what you have formerly seen free. These are startling figures and represent what can only be considered a misuse of television-- a policy that would result in public deprivation rather than pubpay-cabl- e lic contribution. So next time youre watching television, slop and think: free television is no longer something to lie taken for granted. And write your opinions on the issue to the FCC, your U.ji. Representative or your Senator. WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND! MOTORCYCLES SAVE There are many interesting and challenging jol women to do one weekend a month in the Army Reserve. fr THE ARMY RESERVE. IT PAYS TO GO TO MEETINGS. ' |