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Show Le 18, 1954 HILL TOP TIMES Make Way For Modern Equipment 4 Xo c?xi Page 3 the group of fellows from Air Installations who helped shingle the main roof," Mrs. Bybee said. "We are also very grateful for money and clothing Hill AFB workers gave us." But the Bybee's misfortune didn't end with the fire. Raymon entered the hospital two weeks later for a major operation on his hip. lie is still at the veterans hospital and at the present time is able, to walk a short distance on crutches. He will be able to return to work after a few weeks of convalescing, Mrs. Bybee said. Couple Whose House Burns Down a Thanks Hillfielders for Help and his wife both AFB workers, who have had mora un share than their of trouble, wish to thank all Hillfielders who have H5U helped out during their recent misfortune. iney are Kaymon Bybee, elec trician in air installations, and his children and a grandchild homeless. wife, Pat Bybee, publications dis- That is where friends tributions, supply. and neighbors stepped in to help. The Bybee's first troubles began They contributed clothing, money, last month when their home burned and labor to the Bybees get down while they were working at back on their help feet. Hill AFB. That left them, six "We'd especially like to . thank , if q Halgrim, base disposal officer, looks over a exhaust pipe before he discards it into the scrap pile. Hill AFB's sales of scrap of this type plus other salvage items were over a quarter-millio- n dollars last year. Captain Robert H. worn-o- ut Hill's Disposal Division Returns Over $300,000 to Defense Dept. . By Robert H. Bowman I Sales of. scrap and salvage items, ranging from rags to bulldozers, t Hill AFB last year returned over $300,000 to Department of Defense, ccording to Captain Robert H. Halgrim, base disposal officer. I An organization little known to most Hillfielders and the general fcublic, Hill's disposal division is doing an important job disposing of ebsolete ana worn-oitems oi Air Force stock. as the cannon replaced the "Just " office. When- - enough of an item jow and arrow," said Captain Hal-jri"progress in this jet age has accumulates to interest potential nade obsolete many serviceable bidders they are contacted by mail terns that yesterday were the To prevent a few bidders from ut m, ' getting together and submitting ow bids, all sales have to be ai proved by a disposal representa atest word in Air Force equipment rat today are taking valuable stor-ig- e space. Other space stealers," le continued, "are items of modern ( "One lot of obsolete plastic ma chine gun and rifle covers was sold repair." the other day for a high bid of To solve this problem the Air force is carrying out a business-ik- e $251000," Captain Halgrim said, a lot of money to be turned program of reducing storage "That's to back the Air Force to help it :osts and recouping part of the reach the iquipment that have )ut beyond economical , 1 tive. been worn projected strength,", he stated further. 137-wi- nvestment originally spent for slated for salvage. Hill FB's disposal division, like simi-- ; ar organizations at every Air lorce installation the throughout vorld, is responsible for ridding he base of equipment no longer iseful in carrying out the mission. Screened By Sister Services When material is declared or excess for Air Force's ieeds, it is stored in the wea a remote location disposal in the south-wecorner of Hill AFB. terns I out-nod- 1 ed st then ar-- cmon i they can be used the Air .orces sister services by-- Army, Vy or Marine Corps. If they can use line items a the material the items designated un ,vul' ttna A1 ivorce mone- are credited-accor- fii"SL 7. 6 d fngly barrel, ofprolem of disposing of engine oil. the oil tended to con-Lteal JV1 aircraft tI.24.'00 ho, ;T .f?et oil W9i ePartment mvoA jj "' IMPS ides "5"--uyin- nf Tw ' g - r al inadequate aircraic. a . j a "". mm? aimj grouna ve i Tha A j, ys to decide i Some Donated To Scouts Some salvage is donated out right to boy and girl scout organi zations without first being screened by government organizations. Mostly of low monetary value and of no use to government agencies, the items consist of such articles as tents, sleeping bags, and medi cine kits. The question raised by many Hillfielders is "Can I get in on some of this surplus?" Captain Halgrim said that outside of sales scrap lumber civil service em ployees, or their close relatives generally can't buy salvaged items, Hq AMC, however, is now working on a program whereby government employees can purchase many sur plus jtems through proposed retai sales stores. Hill AFB's "disposal division is doing much to help the Air Force dispose of outmoded or excess ma tenal to make way for modern equipment and thereby provide the United States with the - latest and best in air defense. Thriit Shop Open On Limited Basis - The Thrift Shop has previously been scheduled for summer closing but will now be open on a limited basis. Located in the south end of the civilian cafeteria, the Thrift Shon stocks manv bargains in used items such as electrical ap pliances, clothing, andto household the Air coods. Proceeds go Force Aid Society. "We are anxious to serve and will annreciate your continued u.. Uy uisposai division loyal patronage," officials said. are auowea USA lo it !rmme a use for the uronertv. fciviZn a5e no takers, disposal material for .i,CIUzens wno are temTa 'CtsrLth the government. spot Kmai f fdbid, ne on aepena-1.r 1 "ucuii th.e .n.a.ture of the material . .. A1 i "l3 OI hiHH JO EtVthe 5 tatH raKf !o"ntry re maintain 1 6stfr(11 tom -- .,l1i 0ln - V'S"- : l - THESE TIRES ARE "110 W -- " jt LEVEL" BETTER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ' FULLY GUARANTEED Size 640-1- 5 670-1- 5 710-1- 5 760-1- 5 800-1- 5 . there's No Tnt.r. TIRE ng services have 45 ifA. thev tiopi) " atenal.. it nJtr"l Due to many requests from mill ""t, me "eovernment's c Pro nrices Administration and civilian personnel, the tarv J tets i crack . ... fv aiv iur nuHsinip nis. Thrift Shop will continue to operKZ,0;-PPOdorga- ni: ate everv Friday during the sunv m Department mer months, according to officials of Agriculture. of the Officers Wives club. I ollf 600-1- 6 " " " " Regular List Price Without Trade In , Special Sale Price With Trade In $21.55 $14.45 $22.60 $15.15 $25.05 $16.65 $27.40 $18.15 $30.10 $19.80 $20.60 $13.95 Plus Tax HOLT&:GLAKK CLEARFIELD. UTAH PHONE 0352-1- 1 i |