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Show The Deseret Sampler, Fri., Sept. 15, 1972 uo s ana One of the military's primary concerns in election years is to get the average soldier out to vote. Each soldier shares with every other American the obligation to exercise his franchise in the country. But the military is also very strict about political activism on the part of its members. Many people dont understand why, but there is a very good reason behind the limitations. MUCH OF the misunderstanding lies within our own history. America has enjoyed a Stable, democratic government for nearly 200 years, while many other nations haven't been as fortunate. All too often, the rule of ' millions of people has been de- cided or heavily influenced by and military organizations when this happens, tyranny or depotism results. The will of the people is subjugated to the will of one man, or amelite group. - Youre all familiar with the situation, either in your knowledge of history or from the late movie. The armed guards at the polling place, influenc- ing voters or ballots. . . : IT CANT counting" happen in the Am- erica, you say? Youre right there, because rules and regular tions exist to prevent it: the same rules and regulations governing donts the military dos and of electioneering. These same rules give you plenty of leeway to work for the candidate of your choice. But the regs make it perfectly clear that your actions must not Ire construed as a statement of position or endorsement for the military in general. In short, your activities must be those of a concerned individual citizen not a representative of the armed forces. iiirkHfi.Whatyoucanam,cail,l(l0 a member of the United can: Army, you Register, vote and expren a personal opinion on political candidates and issues, but not as a representative of the Army.' Promote and encourage other military personnel to exercise their franchise, provided such promotion does not constitute an attempt to influence or interfere with the outcome of an election. Join a political dub and attend its meetings when not in. As States uniform. ' Serve in a local part-tim- e nonpartisan civil office, appointive or elective, provided the requirements of the office do not interfere with the military duties, is performed while out of uniform, and has the prior approval of die installation commander. Sign a petition for a specific legislative action or a petition to place a candidate's name on an official election ballot, providing the signing thereof does not obligate die member to engage in partisan political activity and is taken as a private citizen and not as a representative of the Army. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing die members personal views concerning public issues, provided those views do not attempt to promote a partisan political cause. Write a personal letter, not for publication, expressing preference for a specific political candidate or cause, provided the action is not part of an organized letter-writin- g campaign in behalf of a partisan political cause or candidate. Make monetary contributions to a political party or political committee favoring a particular candidate or slate of candidates subject to the limitations, of sections 607 and 608 erf Title 18 earns award for uir act to support your cail(li(lale You have, or will soon, hear a lot of talk about a religious Emphasis Week at Dugway. Sell tickets or otherwise cal party or candidate. This is a short period during United States Code. Serve in any official capac- actively promote political din- which a special effort is made (Section 607 forbids one serviceman from giving a Congress- ity or be listed as a sponsor ners and other such fund- - raising to focus attention on God, Faith, events. man, Commissioner, or another of a partisan political club. Religion, and the program of Attend as official represen- the three pobefore a or partisan serviceman Speak any money congregations at Dugother valuable thing on account litical gathering of any kind tative of die Army, partisan way. BY of or to be applied to the pro- to promote a partisan political political events even though COMMAND support, he does not actively participate. motion of any political object. party or candidate. planning sessions and publicity, Also in any radio, keep in mind that cer- public worship and other reliSection 608 limits contribuParticipate tions to (3,000 per calendar year.) television, or other program or tain activities, though not spe- gious meetings, an effort is made violate the to attract Display a political sticker group discussion as an advocate cifically prohibited, you to consider God on his or her private automobile. of a partisan political party or spirit and intent of the regula- and what He offers to your life. tion. As a serviceman, however, candidate. The LDS (Latter-da- y Saints) Any activity that could lie church, a Conduct political opinion you cannot: meeting in Fries Park of a interpreted as associating the will hold their annual ward Use official authority or in- survey under the auspices fluence for the purpose of inter- partisan political group, or dis- Department of the Army direc- conference on Sunday, Sept. 17, tribute partisan political litera- tly or indirectly with a partisan 1972 with President Kenneth fering with an election, affectpolitical cause or candidate must Johnson as the principal speaker. ture. ing the course or outcome therewords lie avoided. Use From Oct. 6 the Protescontemptuous of, soliciting votes for a particuA meinlier may take part in tants will have the Rev. Dr. Vice lar candidate or issue or requir- against the President, the President, Congress, the Secre- nonpartisan political campaigns, Vernon Gromids of Denver, Coloing or soliciting political conrado as guest leader and preacher tary of Defense, the Secretary but must not: from tributions others. die Wear a uniform- while cam- at seven special services, includBe a partisan candidate for of a military department, of the Treasury, or paigning or use any property ing a breakfast for men and a civil office. Federal, state or Secretary the Governor or legislature of or facilities of die government luncheon for women of die local, except under the approval in the campaign. erf the installation commander any state, territory or commoncongregation, and their guests. Allow participation to interwhich or in wealth, THE LOCAL Catholic parpossession t, as particular, situations may fere with or prejudice military ish has invited a Paulist father he is on duty, or present. or engage in public or in the activities duties. from Layton, Utah, Rev. Fredorganized solicitation of others andParticipate in conduct which erick T. associations listed in AR Engage Draegcr, to assist in to become partisan candidates 604-1Military Personnel Se- would in any way imply that men, women and childrens for nomination or election to the Department of the Army is Program. from Oct. curity civil offices. meetings Perform clerical or other taking a position or is involved h weeks Though such Participate in partisan po- duties for a in the campaign. on held are political partisan posts, Army many litical management or campaigns, this will be a first for Dugway. or make public speeches in die committee during a campaign or on election day. September 14, 1944: Success- When it has lieen completed course thereof. Solicit or otherwise engage ful flight into hurricane for the troops, men and women of Make a campaign contribution in fund raising activities in Fed- scientific data made by Colonel Dugway should lie better for it. to another member of the Arm-- , eral offices or facilities, includ- Floyd B. Wood, Maj. Harry ed Forces or to a civilian offifor a Wexler, and Lt. Frank Reckord cer or employee of the United ing military reservations, can- in Douglas States for the purpose of pro- partisan political cause or didate. moting a political objective or March or ride in a partisan cause. political parade. Solicit or receive a campaign a large political Display memfrom another contribution banner or poster on his or Publirfmd as a cMHan enterprise newspaper ia the sign, ber of the Armed Forces or from her of pmsonnel at the Daeaaet Tail Canter, Ft. Douglm automobile ' (as private officer or employee a civilian and Dugway, Utah, by the Transcript-B'rfleti- a from a political distinguished PubUririag of the United States for the sticker). Cempaay, Tooele, Utah, (pubtiriten at the Tooele Transcript purpose of promoting any poand Tooele Bulletin) in accordance with Department of tee Participate in any organized litical objective or cause. effort to provide voters with Army Regulations. Allow or cause to be publishIt is not an official Amy newspaper; opinion an than to the polls if ed partisan political articles transportation at individuals, not to ha conride red those of the DepHannt the effort is organized by or assigned or authored by the member sociated with a of the Amy or its agencies. Advertisements in this publicapartisan politifor the purpose of soliciting votes tion do not constitute an ondomnnnt at products by the cal party or candidate. for or against a partisan politi Dept of Defense or any agency thereat Everything advertised in this publication must ha node available tor purchase, use eg patronage without regard to the race, creed, color or national origin of the purchaser, fesar or patron. A.eoofimad violation or rejection of this ftalky of equal opportunity by an advertiser will mult to the nftoal to print advertising from that source. For business and advertising nutters call the Tooele Transcript-Bulleti- n Sept. 11. It included a short Hill PWOC, a Christmas dinat (801) 8824)050. News natter for u business session followed by a ner with husbands as guests, a should be sent to the Fuhife Information Office, social.-Jiou- r Bible study on the Parables, and lhagway Proving Cround, Utah 84022, telephone rewarding Mother-Daughtwith special music. m a banquet. A, : Pictures not otherwise credited are U m Amy photos. Amy The PWOC meet monthly at 'book' review of The Adventures' Blows Feature (ANF) and American Forces Press Service the Post Chapel, usually on the of Being a Wife is also planMaterial ia tried. Printed by offset method. second Monday of each month. ned. Plans for the year ahead include THE PURPOSE of Dugway Y the Interdenominational meet- PWOC is to unite all ladies who so services ing, a trip to Hill Air Force attend Protestant Base for a luncheon with die that they may encourage each other in Christian faith and service. Many rewarding service projects are also undertaken by the PWOC group. These include; snacks for enlisted personnel i at the Service Club, work at the Thrift Shop, clothing drives for Indians and the Crossroads Center and providing cakes for the Service Club birthday parties. women are All Protestant automatically members of the group and can assist in perhaps die most important project of all that of providing comfort, food and assistance to neighbors in time of illness and distress. 14-1- COMMITTEE chairman inMrs. Edward Lloyd, nursery; Mrs. R. Van Beuge, hospitality and Mrs. George East-lan- d, Spiritual Life. Mrs. Michael Masoian conducts the weekly Bible study group, which meets Thursday mornings at 9:45 at 310 West 4th Ave. The organizations fall season began with a meeting on clude Army. SSG Henderson, son of 1SG Homer D. Henderson, USA - ReA Dugway native has been tired, of No. 3 Fries Park, Dugrecognized bv Aviation Digest way, graduated from Dugway for alert action which resulted 'High School in May 1961. He in the saving of an Army 8 joined the Army in Feliruary of Scininule aircraft. 1962, and has served in Viet- Staff Sergeant Richard N. Henderson, air traffic controller at Cairns Army Airfield, Ft. Rucker, Ala., issued a timely warning to the approaching craft that his landing gear was still up. SSG Henderson's attentiveness and quickness of thought earned him the following commendation from the aviator's magazine: . . . The alert manner in which lie operated in this most demanding local control position prevented possible serious injuries to personnel and thousands of dollars damage to an SSG HENDERSON expensive and complex aircraft. U-- Saving is the key to The Credit Union Umbrella Men says: mocptnotncK wnsn you ave your' hard aamad rw at your credit union, it prowoii sonorous omoonm.i Savings at your credit union provides availability and safety. Credit union ' members work, loan and save together not tar 'profit not for charity but for mutual service. war-ren- - 0, 17-1- 8. . Tri-fait- Savings future Credit is a key to the Dugway Federal Union, 522-25- 2 0. The DTC Deseret Sampler at PWOC select officers by Darlene Zylstra . Protestant Women of the Chaofficers for the pel (PWOC) 1972-7- 3 season were installed ing chapel services Aug. 27. be officers, elected last are Mrs. Roger (Karen) Lueth, President; Mrs. Ray (Darlene) Zylstra, Mrs. H. (Betty) Baier, second W. vice president and Mrs. (Betty) Fuhrman, secretary. Ilis high degree of dedicated initiative and professionalism, has brought credit knowledge upon himself and the U.S. DPG native Religious emphasis dates set ILi) All coy Saturday, Sept. 16 For Inventory 8 522-211- 0. 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