| OCR Text |
Show EDITORIAL The DESERET SAMPLER, Fri., Sept. 11, 1970 Back to School Safety RAMIFICATIONS Across the country and around the world children will be going back to school and exposing themselves to the usual, if not increased dangers of traffic as well as other school hazards. Here are a few suggestions from the Federal Safety Council how the vehicle operator, parents and students nan work for a safer school year. When driving, always be prepared for child to Press Reflects Society " by Mel Kyser i The power of the press is one of the strongest tools that exists in any society. The press in America is guaranteed absolute freedom in die U.S. Constitution and Jt is this freedom that continually causes the press to be jthe target of the American public. It doesnt matter what the press writes or comments on, the public always has some type of response either favorable or unfavorable. Members of die public are always quick to criticize and judge the press, but how many individuals realize that freedom of the press is one of die basic freedoms that man had to fight hardest to gain. The term freedom of speech is more than a mere clause in the Constitution, for it represents one of mans longest battles to gain power and the right to say what he desires without being punished. The press represents an institution and profession that has been in America even before the country gained its independence. In fact, the press played a major role in helping to attain the freedom by accurately reporting facts to settlers in all of the colonies. Without the press, there would have been no form of communication to keep the scattered colonists informed. Other variations and imitations of die press were used to incite the colonists and to turn them against England. Such printings, although not true publications of die legitimate press, played a major role in shaping die colonists thoughts and the Revolution. It is the unwritten code of the press to present all of the news to the public as accurately and as quickly as possible. In fulfilling this code or promise to the people, the press often receives criticism that it is slanting the news, enlarging incidents that normally require tittle coverage, coloring the news or merely printing all the bad news in order to sell more papers. These accusations are not new however, and have plagued tie newspaper industry ever since its birth. Every citizen, from the average housewife to the President, continue either to praise or condemn the press. As the world situation becomes more and more complex, so does the press. No longer is accurate press coverage possible by merely walking over to City Hall or attending the church social. News coverage today involves one of the most intricate networks and systems found anywhere in webs of comdie world. By using these is for munication, it possible people throughout the world to receive news within hours after it occurs. In writing die daily news story, the journalist merely presents the facts as he sees them. As Mr. Wes Gallagher, general manager of the Associated Press said, the journalist holds up the mirror for society to look at itself warts and all. Like die wicked queen in Snow White, the public does not like what it sees. He further added that the journalist likewise does not always like what he sees, Tnit he tries to deal with the world as it is and not as hie wants it to be. Its true that on occasions the press tends to color or slant the news but this does not occur frequently; especially when one considers the amount of news produced daily in comparison to the amount of biased news. Further- more, most of the opinionated statements released by the press is done via the editorial page or through editorial comments. President Nixon, often the target of critical editorials and cartoons, says that he is glad that the press is free to hold government leaders to account. In addition, he stated that while free world leaders do not always agree with their critics, they know the critics perform an essential function if freedom is to survive; The American public has also managed to conjure . other ideas and legends about the communication media. One such misconception is that the press likes to print el bad news because it sells more papers. This idea is rather -- idiotic in that most reporters would rather write some-- thing that is pleasant and would appeal to all readers. - For example, most journalists would prefer to write a story about the end of the Vietnam War instead of another major battle there; a definite drop in the cost of living instead of another raise in inflation; reduction of military draftees instead of an increase of 150,000 men; ., or even the birth of a new baby instead of a tragic death of an infant. It is quite obvious that any reporter through-ou- t the world would be delimited at the prospect of writing continuous good news as opposed to bad news. Another poptdar misconception is that the press invents the news. This theory is also just as absurd in that - no one in the communications field invents news. That closet which stems , idea is another skeleton in journalisms . from journalistic scares and pranks during the 1920s and 30s. After all, the press did not send troops to Vietnam the government did! The press did not elect the Con-- . leaders in Washington the people did! The i gressional did not invent the press people did! The press pollution , does not murder individuals man does! In short, the : communications media is always polishing society's mirror to that society can take a clear and undistorted look at itself, even though it doesnt like what it sees. In response to these erroneous claims and falsehoods, Mr. Gallagher defends the press and communication media ' by saying that the legends would be funny if they were not so destructive. They destroy not only the credibility of journalism, but they destroy the credibility of anyone or any statement carried in the news so eventually the . public disbelieves everything. When that stage is reached, this democracy will be finished. Americas free press is literally this countrys Cuardi- ..an of Liberty. When the searchlight of the press is dark- Lened, then and only then, will Americas foundations of freedom be suscep table to erosion and destruction. inter-connecti- -- i ibdi unexpectedly into the street, especially, ft residential and school areas. :Be ready for the unexpected when there is a group of children near the street. When driving near school grounds keep in mind that they may be not. homing with shouting and racing children whp watch where they ar going. mil. rnu.iiuiiu.ss PFC, in ceremonies at the Ileadquartm CO d Romano. The Pfcs are Roman De La Rosa and Paul SteVen Litt,e Dhe Career Counselors Corner RuwdI PorteI1 4 d and Joseph Chaplains Corner - 'The Little Foxes by SFC VINCENT MADORE Here are answers to some of the questions we are most frequently asked by men and women thinking of reenlisting. If you have any questions whatsoever on rcenlistment, on bonuses, etc., be sure to drop hy our office. Well lie happy to help you with whatever information we have. And now for some questions: Question: Yes. Those of you who are happy with your present assignment and like the location can reenlist under the present duty assignment option. This option promises that your initial assignment, after reenlistment, will lie to you: present duty assignment or to any vacancy for which you are qualified, providing that a changfc of station is not involved. This option is open to everyone regardless of grade, time in service, present component or whether your MOS is on the current surplus list. To exercise this option, you must be a member of the permanent party personnel and agree to reenlist for a period of from three to six yean. Question! Is there a way that 1 can reenlist and get to attend a school of my choice? Answer. Definitely. The Army service school reenlistment option is the one you want. This option promises attendance at the specific Army service school of your choice. If the first school of your choice is not available, you may make other choices and you are not obligated to sign the reenlistment papers until you are satisfied. This option is available to both men and women, E-- and below, who have four or less years of service and who are reenlisting for four, five or six years. Men and women E-- 4 and below, with more than four yean but less than seven years of active service, are also eligible for this option, providing they have a primary MOS that is listed as overage in Ar 611-- 4 and that they are recnlisting for a course which will train them for an MOS listed as shortage in .. AR 611-Question! llow can I get overseas through reenlistment? Answer: Those of you who wouklijce to try for overseas duty might lie able to do it through the Overseas Area of Choice reenlistment will be in the overseas area of your choice providing that there is a requirement at the location for someone with your primary MOS. The Overseas Area of Choice option is open to men and women E-- 6 or below who reenlist for a term of four, five or six years. If you only want a short tour area you need only reenlist for a three-yeMOS-produci- MOS-produci- 5, Palestine during Biblical times was constantly plagued with They were particularly destructive to vineyards. Strange as it may seem, they did not eat the grapes, they only destroyed the vine. The foxes had the habit of boring themselves in the ground much to the plight of the vines that were doing their best to find a firm anchor in the soil. It is a liit ironic that this destructive wring process usually occurred at the time the vineyards were foxes. 1 in blossom. Does it require too much of a stretch of the imagination to replace in our thought the vineyards of Palestine with our own lives? The little foxes now become the little sins in our lives. It is the little foxes that work the greatest havoc in human life. It is the little sinful thought that becomes a sinful act, that becomes a sinful habit, that becomes a preoccupation, that finally becomes a destructive obsession. I am sure that with some care one could avoid committing a "big sin" for an entire lifetime but we must not forget, that whereas big sins have killpd their thousands, little sins have killed their hundreds of thousands, Like the little foxes of Palestine, pur little sins have a position to destroy. In foil knowledge of this, may we seek Gods help to the end; that wherever the little foxes of sin lurk and hide and occupy our lives, that liy the power of His might they might lie expunged. What a tragedy it is when a life full of the blossoms of possibility far good lay wasted in the wake of the terrifying little Foxes. May God give you the victory over them. "Catch us the foxes; the little foxes that spoil the vineyards for our vineyards are in blossom. Songs of Solomon 2:15. -. Chaplain Cerald E. Jones 4. Tax Tips Military Pay by TOM KEARNEY ar period. Question: What, if any, are the advantages to reenlisting for a tour of duty in Vietnam. Answer: There are prolwlily more henefits than you think. For instance, there is extra pay, not only because of foreign duty and hostile fire allowances, but because all pay and allowances of enlisted men are tax free. Besides the monetary advantages, there is seven days of R & R for every 12 months of service in Vietnam. The Army will fly you, free of charge, to such attractive and restful areas as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, Australia or Hawaii. You will also get three days of R & R within Vietnam. Well, thats all the space for questions well have today. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the Overseas Area of Choice option, and the others mentioned todav. In general pay for service in the Armed Forces of the United States is fully taxable to the serviceman.. However enlisted men and Warrant Officers can exclude all pay and officers can exclude $200 per month for service in any combat zone, which includes Vietnam, for the period in which they are serving or were hospitalized because of injuries. Monthly basic quarters al- - - lowance as well as sulisistence allowances are not taxable. Also not taxable are moving all allowances for moving of the immediate household family, goods end personal affects df metnliers of the Armed Forces transferred in the interest of the government from one official station to another for permanent duty. However, any reimbursements received over actual expenses must lie included as taxable income. Also deductible is payment to a liencficiary of a deceased representing six months pay known as Gratuitv Pay". Mustering out pav is excludable. Other parts of a serviceman's pay is not excludable, for instance any minis is taxable. Other items which are not' excludable are: payments received from a . former cinplovcr. pay for acchicd terminal leave, lump sum payments received by officers on Termination of service (not mustering out pay), and TDY Pay over and alnivc actual incurred while on expenses TDY slimild lie included viHir taxable income. Parents should teach their children proper traffic safety, caution them to take the safest route, to cross streets only where they are monitored by patrolmen or only at marked crosswalks, if .they must walk on a road without a sidewalk they should walk in the left side, facing traffic. If bicycles are ridden to and from school children should be cautioned to always walk their bicycles across busy streets in marked crosswalks. Before permitting them to ride bicycles to school, be sure they can handle their bikes with skill, and know and observe bicycle regulations. Above all, parents should make sure their children understand never to accept gifts or rides from strangers. (AFPS) Safety Zone by Lawrence Smith, Safety Officer The domestication and captivity of animals has been encouraged by man's curiosity and his desire for their friendship and loyalty. A wide variety of animals are kept and cared for as household pets and an increasing number of animal bites indicates the with pronecessity of animal owners to familiarize themselves per requirements governing animal registration, immunization, care, treatment, and control. The great danger from animal bite is rabies, a hideous .disease transmitted by animal saliva into an open wound. Babies is a slow- - developing disease, but once symptoms appear, the disease is incurable. Your best precaution is to keep your distance from animals. Dont feed wild animals by hand. Never pick up 'a sifck animal; it may be in last stages of rabies. Dont let children play with wild animals. When camping, keep tent flaps fastened so wild animals, cant enter. Be on the alert for domestic animals that act strangely. Rabies may causa, personality changes in pets. One that has'bett fhedflty miy bfcdbme moan dog may become amiable. Bd suspfciouk of any pet that coughs, froths at foe noqth or tries to gulp strange objects such as stones. If you see such an animal; inform the Provost Marshal Office and the Safety Division. Report stray dogs to the Provost Marshal Office. Teach.dlildren to avoid strange dogs. Have your dog innoculaled against rabies. If you are bitten by an animal, capture foe animal alive if possible so it can be quarantined and observed to determine if it has rabies. If you must kill the animal, do not injure its brain which contains foe evidence of rabies. Wash the wound with soap and water in an effort to remove the saliva which carries foe rabies vinls. Bandage foe wound with a sterile dressing. Take the victim to a doctor who will decide when and if to administer anti- - rabies foots. Anti- - rabic vaccine is much improved and foould be accepted readily if the phydeian advises it Individual owners of animals at Dugway Proving Ground are required to register all privately owned pets with the Post Veterinarian within one week after arrival of pets on the installation. Exceptions to registration are: Animals maintained in aquariums, birds maintained in cages, domesticated small rodents maintained in cages. All pets over three months of age, unless specifically exempted by foe Post Veterinarian, must be vaccinated for rabies. For your protection and your pets health, keep all vaccinations current 1 . ODDS and ENDS SALE Security Leaks i We Need to Make Room For Our Fall Merchandise When securely inside your hose, water goes where you want it. But a leak here and there, fellow operatives, can spell trouble. And the trouble can be spelled Roots get oxygen-starveand suffocated by too much d EDITORIAL Remember Your Family No man delilicrately sets out to confuse his family. But too many servicemen do just that liecause they are careless alxnit informing their families of their rights and lienefits as survivors of a serviceman. Granted, it is not pleasant to contemplate what must lie done when Im not around." But your dependents may suffer needless anxiety and harship tomorrow liecause you did not act today. DO MEMBERS of your family your wife, children, or know they may lie entitled to one or more of the parents following lienefits when you die, whether oil active duty, as a veteran, or during retirement? Six months' death gratuity. Life insurance. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. - The DTC Deseret Sampler he iutemt uf the military and civilian pc runnel at Line ret 'Test Center. Sail Lake City and Dupvay Provine Cround, Dugway, Utah, FuMidiing Co., Tooele, Utah. .uFvriy other week liy the Transcript-BulletiPulicin and statements reflected in the newa and editorial comments represent views ot the individual writers aiid under no ciicumHances are to lie considered those irf the Department of the Army. Advertisements in thb puhbcatir "do mil constitute an endorsement hy the Department of Defense of the pro should be sent I hats aiid serving advertised. All news matter for public-ktio...to the Information Office. Deseret Test Center, DESERET SAMPLER, Utah 84022, (Telephone The paper is an off-spuhlitt-- . and is not an official Army newspaper. However, kids publication receives , tkm Forces Press Service fiid Army News Features materials and papers ire luthoriaed to reprint AFTCand AAfF.nHiteiial without written PuMi&ed in ' I 33 if n water. And root growth is retarded when the aun cannot d warm the ground to a comfortable heat. e A leak can wash Dug-wa- water-logge- jet-typ- away ,... permission. bfstrilaitioii: (hie copy per five military penonntL one copy per family unit "kiid one copy per five civilian employees. Advertising copy mould lie tent to: -- The Transcript Bulletin PuMhRiiig Co. 58 North Main, Tooele, or P.O. Bos WO to place classified ads (111 pictures are official U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise noted. The of these is not restricted except in cases Involving repul ilical ion Silicalfun purposes at which time permission of the Department of the Army must lie ulilained. f t $AlflISAlEISAlEISAlEl$AlEIISAlE8SAtEISAlE 1 top-so- il and seeds. But a motor-drive- n ride to the hardware (tore can save you trouble by putting you in an excellent position to pick up that good new kind of hose with a gold stripe. You not only avoid leaks, but also make unlikely such an unkind comment from a neighbor as: See you later, suffocator!" Social Security payments. Burial expense payments. Medical care. AND THERE are more, many more. You owe it to your wife, your children, or your parents to put your affairs in order today, so they will know what to do and what to expect, if it liecomes necessary, tomorrow! At the very least, you should prepare a will, or, if you have an old one, bring it up to date. YOU SHOULD ALSO: Make certain that your Record of Emergency Data, maintained liy your service, is current. Maintain a permanent file of all records and dcx iimcnts pertaining to your military service. LET I OUR family know what you are doing for their protection. Inform your family of the government lienefits they will lie entitled to if you die. Do those things and your personal affairs will lie in order. Do it now! Protect the future of your family. (AFPS) |
