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Show March 7, 1958 HILL TOP TIMES' Page 2 - , ' - ,''1 air materiel command foisririEvi ' ( mmmmmm y ITWm CLASS (Editor's Note: Here is some background information showing the cussions with the city authorities steps which led to the final decision on the Wherry Housing projThe approval by of Clearfield. ect at Hill AFB.) these J.groups has been predicated The Department of Defense directed that many of the Wherry upon meir Kiiuwieuge vi ji tne genHousing" Projects throughout the country be acquired by the Air eral growth of their communities, Force for a number of reasons. Some were to be remodeled, and en- the expansion of industry, and the m -j i :i u:i j . larged for longtime use. Upon the acquisition of Hills The solution was to request au housing on a rental basis. Wherry housing, a thorough study thority to dispose of the Wherry not least, it is of vi and survey was made to determine Housing project and to initiate ac- - talLast, but that career officers necessity its present and future use. This lon for the approval of the new and airmen be housed if properly study presented AF officials with Title VIII (Capehart) Housing. we are to attract and retain the several major problems. This housing will be of, a design technical skills so costly tor obtain 1. Since the construction of the to fit into the to keep in the existing standards and so Wherry housing at Hill AFB the and will not only increase present defense necessary of our country. If this AF criteria concerning the lateral nroperty values but will go far to to retain these skill clearance of aircraft has increased nsure the permanency of Utah's housing helps ed people, then the cost of the best 250 feet, placing part of the housia.ior industry Hill Air Force housing will be neghble in comx ing in the flight pattern and mak- Base. parison to the continual high cost ing its present location a hazard The houses will be sinerle and of training. to the tenants. iuplex dwellings, rambler style. 2. The units are too close to the There will be space and play industrial area of the base forcing areas tor tne yard children. It is prothe tenants to endure the thunder- posed that the Wherry Project will SNAFU ous noise of the jets. not be disposed of until after the 3. The construction of the proj- new housing is-- completed. This ect at the time it was built met will permit families to move the FHA's minimum requirements and m an orderly manner. deterioration since then has been The selection of the location great. The Wherry Project .was was the next step. The land not designed as permanent homes within Hill's boundaries was for military personnel, but rather, considered but determined un as an interim measure to provide suitable because of the flight a minimum of shelter for a few , patterns for both commercial years until permanent housing and military planes. The miscould be built. sion of the base, involving, as The first plan considered was it does, surveillance of missiles to move the project to a more and other explosive compoproper location in order to nents, requires that large eliminate the hazard and noise areas of land be left vacant to factors. This situation has provide the necessary explobeen responsible for the low sive safety distance. The adjoining" property on the occupancy of the project. The cost of new housing as comsouthwest boundary line was recommended because of its ideal terpared to the cost of moving and bringing these units up to rain, and its close proximity to Air Force and community schools, shopping areas and recstandards would not justify reation. the remodeling. In addition, These plans have the prelimiIM GLAD YOU ASKED ME SON.... the base requirement for famnary approval of the FHA, the IT'S CALLED CHEF'S SURPRISE!' Chambers of Commerce of both ily housing is for more units than the 350 now in Wherry. Salt Lake City and Ogden, and has - - 1957 W Thorough Study Made to Betermine Future of TJherry (Housing at Hill 1 1 1 14--.. by Inland Hill Too Timea it an unofficial newspaper published Utah, in the interest of personnel at Hill Air Fore Printing Company. Kayavllle, receivea the Armed Forces Press Service, Air Force Base Utah. Hill Tp Times - News Service, and the Air Materiel Command Press Service. Material contained in these services, with the exception of those marked "copyrighted" or "syndicated," is fiven to tho AFPS, AFNS or may be reprinted provided proper creditatlon AMC-POpinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Air Force. f to the Inland Printing Company, Kaytvllle. Utah. Address all advertisements Publisher L. E. ANDERSON -- Parking Is Such Sweet Sorrow Periodically there are some .dissenters who complain loudly about not being allowed to park at their worksite. This is the usual attitude regarding of those who are chronic in their complaints about anything these few Because them suit not does personally. which management their and among dissatisfaction .rumor cause to able are amazingly internal the must why we s, explain again susceptible base areas must not be cluttered up with personal automobiles. and plant and industrial First, this is a military reservation natidn. This transcends of the the for good security is paramount of individuals. there is always the Next, desires the personal fuels and airof case in the fire spreading catastrophic threat of would be disastrous if firefighting equipcraft accidents and it position. ment could not immediately get to an advantageous and there reasons main on these and death hang security Life, more more moves and workload OOAMA As the are many others. into classified projects we can expect a further tightening of the movement of present military and civilian automobiles presently allowed on the base. We are in line with any other big industry which provides a cen-to the Government tral parking lot. However, the responsibility of came in and parked What if everyone its employees is we whom chronic (of The speak) would complainer where he pleased? base and would be the on off and to took time it get the about gripe the first, in case of damage, to sue the government for allowing him to a precarious place. put his property in Hill Air Force Base is ever trying to do the most Management at for the common good. fellow-worker- far-reachin- g. Are We Vacationing at Work?? A fellow with an earthy sense of humor mentioned that someone jackass" and this brings to mind that called a zebra "a sport-modwill blossom out in a spectacular dissome folks unless we are careful, soon as as shirts loud of spring is here. sport play Seriously, your Ogden Air Materiel Area is a business organization. and At the worksite and while on TDY we are judged bv our visitors imnres-sio- n concerned the not are with, our we whom visit. If peonle those they create, then top and middle management must remind them , . el to dress appropriately. Is Cordiner - 7 Contrary to belief in many quarters, bills supportingst Cordiner bills pay-booCommittee recommendations are not for Service people. Amorifr other thiners. thev recommend nay increases for many Air Force members, as well as for those in other Services. However; their rhipf nurnose is to enhance attractiveness of a military career and boost effectiveness of our Armed Forces while saving money for the across-the-boa- KiMBfJi!!! HOLT SUBDIVISION HOMES CAN'T BE BEAT FOR VALUE- a Pay Bill? CJI - rd " taxnaver. Pav elements of the Cordiner renort include these points: a pay raise for many, a savings clause which would prevent anvone from losing pay, and incentive pav for deserving people in critical skills regardless 01 tneir career xieia, as aeierminea Dy me service Deere taries. For special contributions to effectiveness of the Air Force, certain enlisted personnel would receive salary increases without accompanying boosts in erade. This "proficiency pay' might go to airmen with critical skills, or to those who demonstrate outstanding effectiveness in whatever job assignment they are given. Other findings of the Cordiner Committee include need for more and better housing and adjustment of quarters allowance in line with for assignments at remote and housing costs, also more compensation ' ' isolated locations. The Air Force is backing Cordiner recommendations in the belief that thev offer a sound solution to the Air Force s most urgent prob lem retaining trained officers and airmen in jobs vital to airpower progress and security of our Nation. TATA I ' PRICE 00 TOTAL PRICE j 3 BEDROOM BRICK WITH ATTACHED. 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