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Show The Deseret Sampler, Friday, December 22, 1972 Freeze imposed on hiring and promotions New civilian hiring and military and ci- vilian promotions controlled by field com- manders or affected by Headquarters, De-partment of the Army (DA) were suspended by President Nixon on Dec. 12, according to a Dec. 13 DA message. In his Dec. 13 Wliite House statement President Nixon said, "I am today imposing a freeze on all new civilian hirings and on all civilian and military promotions by ex-ecutive branch agencies. "This freeze is effective at once and remain in effect until the new budget is transmitted to the Congress in January. " Hie President continued, "When the budget is transmitted, the freeze will be relaxed but only to the extent permitted by the revised spending goals for fiscal year 1973 as set forth in the budget." Tliis action will have no effect on civili- an employees' eligibility for or on the scheduled comparability pay raise for federal employees. The Jan. 1 military pay raise is also not affected. Officer, warrant officer and enlisted promotions which were established by of-ficial orders on or before Dec. 11, 1972, and which established dates of rank on or before Dec. 11 will remain in effect. However, pro- promulgated by orders which were published prior to Dec. 11, but with estab- lished dates of rank on or after Dec. 12 wtu be suspended. Some promotions will be exempted from step-increas- es the promotion freeze. For example, tempo- rary promotions for POW and MIA will continue as personnel in these categories become eligible. Officer and enlisted POW-MIA promotions will be effected by DA spe- cial orders. Other exceptions to the promotion mora- torium for active Army officers and enlist- ed men follow, Officer promotions Regular Army officer and warrant officer permanent promotions will continue. Indi-vidual Regular Army dates of rank will be established by DA special orders on appro- priate active duty anniversary dates. Appointments as commissioned or war-rant officers of those personnel completing prescribed training courses leading to com- missioned or warrant officer appointment, continue. Viese categories include aviation officer and warrant officer trainiog pro- grams, Officer Candidate School graduates, and direct appointments such as from en- listed status to warrant officer. Tlie commissioning of officers through procurement programs and direct appoint- merits into the Army will continue to be in effect. These programs include ROTC in- second lieutenants, direct appoint-motion- s put and the Medical Department mo- curement programs under the auspices of the Office of die Surgeon General: Temporary promotions which were es- tablished by official orders on or before De- -' cember 11 which established dates of rank on or before Dec. 11 will remain in effect. Enlisted promotions Normal advancement to grade E-- 2 will Accelerated continue. advancement to E--2 is discontinued. grade Currently there are three civilian acquired skill enlistment options (Medical Skills Option, Engineer Skills Option and Band Op tion) which promise accelerated promotions after entry on active duty and completion of required training. This promise of ac ll erated advancement is an integral part of the enlistment contract. Therefore, these promotions will be accomplished pursuant to the contractual agreement. Those personnel who would have been promoted to grades E-- 2 through E-- 5 under accelerated schools promotion, had the pro-motion moratorium not been in effect, will have their promotion eligibility information forwarded to the individual gaining command of them. Upon notification from Headquar- ters, Department of Army that the mora torium on promotions has ended, these promotions will be awarded provided the individual is still in a promotable status and is recommended by his current ; Meritorious Service Medal Retired Chief Warrant Officer Jack R. Lore is presented a Meritorious Service Medal for his service through September 1971 in die Army Aviation Systems Command in St. Louis. Making the presentation is DPG Commander Col. Arthur J. Kingdom. Also present is Mrs. (Elisabeth) Lore, who works in the Civilian Personnel Branch at DPG. Mr. Lore is now employed by the John Hancock Insurance Company eel-wi- For military and GS civilians Pay increase Military and General Schedule civilian personnel of efIJjjlter The Credit Union Umbrella Man 2ttiffEtfSZZ three-mont- Safety Scissors with a Local promotion board action to ob- tain recommended list status for promotion to E-- 5 and E-- 6 may continue throughout the promotion moratorium. Million Uses! Ideal gift for Savings at your cradM union provides swtabiMy and safety. Credit union mamoars work, loan, and together not lor mlM abA ula not for cnarny prom mvw JKntWumtfuutimtf etSvaeav ggavBwjjVajBfo F' 6 I FmT f i r "Savings is a key to the fwfure" Dugway Federal Credit Union, 522-25- 2 ltJ Hf i rn T r r r p T Watches Gifts Bulova Seiko Benrus for t "v ii i jli iuj tr i Timex OPEN Sunday, Dec. 24 Speidel Watch Band and Idents l wc r A iame cndve i Diamonds DR. Theo-Joinin- p Pre-Engagem- ent r T r T T "Jr We have them all Accutron's, Electric's, Reg. Wind & Billfolds Off $19.95 Silverware at Big Savings Up to Vl Off Clocks Lighters For the Gift You Give With Price Let Your Guide Park FREE in Downtown Tooele Thanks to the Tooele North Main - t-- from ......r. were granted cars ana 882-- 1 ..tmobile manuwwu n all io m7Z an price Pr"' Lonuu., U.S. naS III mI before this savmgs. W City and Tooele Lions Club . - i- J in uai . new no, pass up car or Uuc, do ca a d cinmtlO. Otter g"" ,lf - Ford Dealer Ron Young of the Equipment Pool was promoted to Specialist 4 in Dec. 8 ceremonies. Your friendly BonneviUe Motors Tooele, Utah Phone 882-05- 72 $ 1 Bateman Jewelry Be 5 Christmas: a new car for considering is uQ nprson who 'jMgng $49.95 aSt iatf til Christmas n&n .igs.-- MALADY ... ..,h rh m " Typewriters - Portables $79.95 . 111 N ? FORD n.mrc 99.95 1 ...... if-s- , . ... BortnwMto The and We Service What We Sell! $19.95-$- or,,: y. - Jewelry Boxes Rings On Nov. 20, the Deseret Test Center Wives' Club held a luncheon for the Dugway Women's Club at the Sky Room in the Hotel Utah. During the luncheon, the ladies were treated to a fashion show presented by ZCMI. Pastel knits dominated the fashion show. The Dugway Women's Club gave the annual Christmas tea for its members on Dec. 12. Hostesses for the tea were the board of members the Dugway Women's Club. Coming from Presidio, California, are John Kennedy and his wife June. They have four children. Also new are Col. Sergio Dan gamin and his wife Liway-waThey have four children Ramon, Barbara, marie, and Michael. Col. Danganan was previously assigned at Ft. Campbell, .Ky. Arriving from Ft. Benning, Ga., are Cpt. Hugh Hyberger and his wife Vicki. They have Dana and two children Day-Date- s, From and up to 50 r P j OPEN SUNDAY, DEC. 24 Diamond Engagement Ring Sets Benrus Watches 10 Timex Electronic 20 CHAPLAIN HUNT RAY a psychologist from Vandcrbilt Frederick O. Hunt, Jr. CHAP. HUNT retired from University, has served on the Policy Advisory Committee of active service in September the National Drug Abuse Train- - 1972, but was recalled as spe-in- g Center in Washington DC cial assistant to the Command-an- d as a member of the Edu-- ing General of AMC for the cation Advisory Committee of Alcohol and Drug Education the Special Action Office for and Prevention Program. Drug Abuse Prevention con-Chap. Hunt holds degrees from the University of Miami vened by the President. g and Boston University of him in the instruc- - logy. He has also served as a tion is the former staff chap- - civilian pastor and is a mem-Iai- n for the Army Materiel ber of the Florida Conference Command, Chaplain (Col.) of the United Methodist Church. the lasting gift $39.95 Bateman Jewelry 5 No. Main Stereo Record and Tape Players rree! Take With You Stainless Steel Blades - Fully Guaranteed at Hotel Utah Self-Win- d, Belforte Carovelle The Gift You Can view fashions r T Tra- velers. Men or Ladies. For pocket or Purse, Sewing Kits or Hobbyists, Doc tors or Nurses. Women's clubs sava it yw craeWt union, it providM generous dMdcndflj.ll t fa"teST' TweTeST wiifrSe a 5.14 the beginning of the first pay period following January 1, which for DTC personnel will be January 14. The raises originally were scheduled to go into effect October 1, 1972, but President Nixon ordered a h avoid to raises two having government personnel get delay in 1972, as the previous raise was effective January 1, 1972. Wage Grade employees at Deseret Test Center are scheduled to receive a raise in pay this spring. Captain Robert R. Tait, Provost Marshal, received a $100 suggestion award for suggesting the closing of the Equipment Fool at night to save manhours. your' hard Mmad moot) I SayK De-- cent increase. Suggestion award I Jjjjwwjjto wiU rates ailddLGS Sinmpioyees DTC supervisors to attend drug classes in Jan. A mandatory class in drug one until 3 p.m. and alcohol abuse for all De-ON JAN. 9 the class will seret Test Center civilian and be taught in the Ditto Area military supervisors will begin from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m., and in Conference Room A again Jan. 8. In order to allow all per- - from one until 3 p.m. sonnel ample opportunity to On Jan. 10 the class will attend the class, five sessions be conducted in the High will be held. On Jan. 8th, School Auditorium beginning the course will be taught at Ft. at 9 a.m. Two men active in mili- Douglas from 8th, the course will be taught at Ft. Douglas tary and civilian drug abuse from 8 until 10 a.m. and in prevention campaigns will Conference Room A of Post conduct the class. DR. OAKLEY Stern Ray, Headquarters at Dugway from Kri hm At N 7 &i : u n 1972 |