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Show February 14 Paae Four THE SPRINGVILLE iUTAH) HERALD . j"' ' in thick of strange war Local man serving as helicopter gunman mates aboard. A Viet Cong slug ripped into the machine-gu- n ammunition box next to Dickerson, he related, and there was a lot of metal fly-ing around. John said a couple of pieces grazed him but he was lucky. Three Americans were killed and 10 wounded at Ap Bac, along with 68 Vietnamese government troops killed. Of the 15 helicopters which participated in the bat-tle, 14 were hit, according to report. Dickerson, according to the tsory of his activities, volun-teered for service in Viet Nam and may be there a year or so before returning to the states. He said, "I'm going to finish out my time in hell as they call it and I won t be too anxious to come back.' But the story further relates that Dickerson shares the con-viction of his energetic com-pany commander, Major Ivan Slavich of San Francisco, that escort helicopters are doing a vital job.' The H21 people (crew of the troop carrying helicopters) need us here, he reported, "I've talked to a lot of their pilots about it and some of them say they wouldn't want to fly at all without us along as along as escorts. In the begin-ning, they didn't have us, he reported. Dickerson - the ions about quick victor, 01 "There is no way Sng how iong this war take, the way it S0'" mixed up affair, is certainly a he said. According to the report, free time in the Transport com-pany is scarce and there is not much to do around Saigon Airport. The men live in hot wooden; shacks with open mosquito-nette- d sides. There is a make-shift snack bar and an en-listed man's Club. Dickerson girl in dates a Vietnamese Saigon when he gets the chance, the story related. You can't leave the post when there's a mission the next day and there is usually a mission the next day, he said. Can't shoot first Dickerson, like all 12,000. U. One of the most thrilling accounts of the war in Viet Nam, and one which involves the activities of a Mapleton man, ' reached the Springville Herald this week, and is as in-teresting as any adventure story. Accompanied by a picture of John Dickerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil C. Dickerson, 990 East 200 North, Mapleton, the story gives a description of the danger to men serving in this area. Aluding to Dick-erson, the story begins with a question: "How does it feel to be 23 years old, 10,000 miles from home and know there are thousands of guerilla fighters dedicated to killing you?" "Your stomach turns over a little when you see them shooting at you and some-times its so close that you feel the burning of the passing bullet. Its not too pleasant, but you shoot back," is the way the writer describes the high-fly- er gunner's reaction, after he has spent three months on the front lines of Am-erica's only shooting war. (Mapleton .man) A helicopter- - gunner, Pvt. First Class Dickerson grew up in Mapleton and his job now is to shoot at anyone who shoots at him first, according to the newspaper story. Lean-ing from the door of the heli-copter, he carries in his hand a carbine and on his belt a pistol. . . . - - r f ; I " I V. '. "' '' 1 v.. r " j I I - ! J - ! ; i - - . ii'?. ' , - 4 1 A' . .tr! t "" " - m r & ? . , , - .ii-- . V"- - 1 I JK, ... j f "7 - r ! U . . t liiiwni " -..- ..-j S servicemen in Viet Nam, is under orders not to shoot at the Viet Cong, unless they shoot first. It's a shame that way, he reportedly said, as we often see Viet Cong sampans or units right under us that we could knock out easily. But we are not allowed to shoot unless they do and they know it so a lot of them get away. "It's not like a regular war, where you can get to shooting right away," said Dickerson, "You have to give the other guy first crack at you. It really keeps one alert." He further pointed out in the interview that the U. S. will win the war, but, that it's going to be a long hard fight. A ski jumper would never at-tempt a jump with only one ski, or with a clamp that wasn't able to hold his ski on properly. Your Utah Safety Council points out that a care-ful driver would never attempt to face the hazards of the winter season without all of his automobile equipment working properly. Check your lights, windshield wipers, bat-tery, tires, tire chains and exhaust system often. Just as a good ski jumper needs sound equipment, a good driver needs a car that is in top-notc- h condition for winter. Human cross-circulati- per-mitting a second person's heart and lung pump the blood under surgery was developed by an American surgeon, C. Walton Lillehei,: in 1954. Dickerson is credited with killing 20 Communist fighters who tried to kill him and his crew mates. In token of one of five hits it has taken from Viet Cang gunners, his turbine- -powered craft has been given the name of "Hot box." It was hit several weeks ao by an e n e m y rocket which started a dangerous fire. The pilot doused the flames by landing in an inundated rice field. In the three months in which Dickerson has been in this line of duty, he has report-edly flown with some 120 mis-sions and he estimates he has been a target on at least half of those missions, the re-port stated. Aiming better It is the duty of the escort helicopter to skim along about 100 feet or so high as it ranges over the flat green battlefield of the Mekong River Delta. Its arsenal of rockets and machine guns has brought a new dimension to guerrilla warfare, but it has to pay the price sometimes, according to the story. Dickerson' s company has the unglamorous name of,, "Utility Tactical Transport Company." One of his com-rad- s, an enlisted man with the same job he has, recently paid the supreme sacrifice, the story related. Ask how good is the enemy, Dickerson replied, "The Viet Cong are smart. There's hardly a time they don't know we are coming in advance. They have better weapons than be-fore and they are aiming bet-ter." The escort helicopter flew into a wall of Communist fire at the battle of Ap Bac Jan. 2, with Dickerson and all crew-- AIK FORCE VETERAN Pfc. John Dickerson of Maple-ton, reportedly a veteran of some 120 missions over South Viet Nam, literally rides shotgun on the escort helicopter "Hotbox" which has been shot at and hit at least five times by guerillas. 5prtngtmle ij?rali MEMBER: j ! Utah Slate Press Association National Editorial Association j : "Weekly Newspaper Representatives. Inc. t Published Weekly By I ! ART CITY PUBLISHING COMPANY j At Springville, Utah j 5 Entered as second class matter at the post office in Springville, Utah, under the act of March 3 1879. Springville is a city of 8,000 population. It is particularly noted : for Its famous Art Exhibit and road-buildin- g contractors. Springville has a greater concentration of these contractors than any other city in the United States. Its chief j i industry consists of a steel plant, cast iron plant, creosote plant, powder plant, ex- - j ! tensive farming and fruit growing, stock raising and lamb feeding. A State Fish : I and Game farm is located in Springville as is a Federal Hatchery. The city has sev- - j : era parks and recreation areas. : ': Subscription In Advance, Per Year $4.50; Per Copy 10c j Springville finish recruit Leroy D. Jackson, Soi Mr. and Mrs. Ferris y, j. son, 524 East Seventh s '. David L. Allman, son 0f and Mrs. Wendell L. 363 South Second East, pleted recruit training, jy.j t at the Naval Training cej 1 San Diego, Calif. During the nine-wee- k to Navy life, t . are trained in physical f'1 basic military 1 a w, mi drill, customs and tiquettV 1 the naval service, swinu- i and survival, first aid ' ' ; t seamanship. Each recruit receives t and interviews to deter t future training and assign! r j 8 The stethoscope was im ed by a French physician, p. T. H. Laennec, in 1816. i r '...r. BUSINESS DIRECTORY itpatflkrwto j j nFIRE IS ONLY ONE OF THE SUE A HOMEOWNER FACESITtttrjin other major risks you fact mi homeowner. Serious losses canals result from storms, thefts, and Irj damages to others for which n are liable. So it pays to bt And it pays to know", a State Farm Homeowners P: r Elves you this full at a remarkably low cost. So ask me ,JMi about it today! f-- - E. DEAN 1 - r : I BRIAN ' - S ' i - HU9-6I7- ; LitZJ103 50-- " STATE FARM MUTl' AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMF; Home Office: Bloomlngton, tllir ALTERATIONS Cuyler's, 447 N 2 W, Provo FR Men's, Ladies clo-thing made to order. Tailored shirts. Remodeling, alterations ANIMAL John Kuhni Sons, buyers oi dead and useless animals Phone FR Provo. APPLIANCES G. E. Authorized dealers, Hoover vacuums, F r i e 1 ' s, Inc. HU NORGE I Home Appliances Drive a little, save a lot! Bargain Barn (RED) Phone HUnter Between SpringviHe and Spanish Fork AUTOMOBILE REPAIR Miner's Auto Service, front wheel alignment, brake service tune-up- s. 480 S M, HU Engine rebldg. & tuning. Elec. & Carburetor repairs. Phillips Garage. 96 N. Mn. HU Overhaul, welding, front end align. Brakes & trans. Ruff's Gar., 38 W. Cen. HU Tune-u- p, brakes, wheel bal., lubes, wrecker, welding serv. Springville Garage. HU9-617- 1 BANKING There Is no substitute foi money in the bank. Springville Banking Co. 202 So. Main. GROCERIES FRESH VEGETABLES FRUITS MEATS Complete line of Groceries BROOKSIDE MARKET 759 East 4th South HU Cragun's Market 667 N. Mn. HU Featuring fruits, vegetables, meats & groceries I Westside Mkt. 241 South 1st West No Stamps & Cheaper Prices Friendly Service Hrs.: 7:30 - 9:30 weekly, Sunday and Holiday: 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. PAUL BEALS, MGR. HUnter JEWELRY Duke Jewelry. Watches, Dia-monds, slvrware, gifts. Watch repairs. 220 S. Mn. HU9-422- 1 KNITTING Callaway's Yarn and Knit Shop 391 East Center Featuring Columbia-Minerv- a yarn FREE instructions with your pur-chase. Mon. to 9 p.m., Tues. thru Fri. to 5 p.m. LOANS NEED MONEY TO BUY OR BUILD? Take 25 Years to Repay. Springville Insurance & Realty Co. 154 South Main HUnter PAINT. PAPER Treasure Tones Paint at San-ford'- ff Paint & Glass 397 East 4th South, Springville HUnter complete line of GLASS Paint & Wallpaper Do it yourself or save the fuss and call us! RUBBER STAMPS Rubber Stamps, Official Seals, Daters, Numberers, .Stamp Pads, Ink, etc. ART CITY STAMP SERVICE HU 270 No. 3rd East SERVICE STATION Smittie's Texaco Motor Tune-u- Lubrication, Elec. trical Repairs, Wheel Balancing, and General Motor Repairs. Phone HU RON COOK SMITTY SPORTING GOODS FISHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING SUPPLIES Springville Sport Shop 274 So. Main HU EDGEL M. OLDROYD, Proprietoi TREE SURGERY CLIFF STONE TREE SURGERY REMOVING OR PRUNING TREES, SHRUBS, EVERGREENS Free Estimates Fast Service Phone 2 PROVO UPHOLSTERY" Norman's Upholstery, 135 W 4th No. HU Free Es timates and delivery. WHEEL BALANCING Modern Tune-i- n balances Wheels remain on car. Centei Service, 5 S. Mn., HU CAFES Fish & Chips, Thick Tasty Malts, LeMar's, 1700 S. Main. Phone HU 9,9998. CONCRETE Thorn Rock Products FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS Ready-Mi- x Concrete Sand Gravel Road Gravel Fill Dirt Roofing Chips Dial Provo FRanklin DRUGS Prescriptions, fountain. Free delivery. S.O.S. Drugs, 214 So. Main, HU PRESCRIPTIONS compounded promptly and accurately, exactly as your doctor orders. COSMETICS Coty, Lentheric, Revlon, Max Factor, Tussy and others. SODA FOUNTAIN Featuring Chase's Ice Cream HAYMOND DRUG . 238 South Main HU FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions Fountain Dorothy Gray Cosmetics Veterintary Products REXALL CITY DRUG Free Delivery 164 South Main HUnter LUMBER Coal - Lumber Castle Gate Dustproof Coal Bennett's Paint Builders' Supplies Known for Dependability Kolob Lumber HU 33 West 2nd South, Springville Utah Service 4th South and Main HUnter Industrial Supplies Oil FREE DELIVERY Prompt Courteous Service MONUMENTS Complete resident shop, low overhead creates high value Memorial Art. Arvil Chile Mgr. 190 No. Mn. HU with a Flameless I 1 I Electric heat gives you so much more in clothes ! drying because it is nameless. White clothes don't $ ;l yellow, because electric heat is 100 pure. There is I less fading too. Colors stay bright and true, from 1 heavy clothes to sheerest fabrics. ! ! YUr dectric dealer has some attractive new : models to show you now. If it's electric, It's better. I UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. U , Btter buV frm Your dealer now j Glen Tipton says: I ' , "Cut down ; your transpor- - 1 ; tation costs -- ".-' K with a used j Volkswagen" t J ( ,1 J 1962 FORD V8 sta. wagon, 17,000 actual miles $2495 1960 FORD Fairlane 500 sedan, $1095 1960 OLDS tudor, $1095 1960 VALIANT sedan, sharp, R-- H $1095 1957 P0NTIAC sedan, $ 695 1956 FORD V8 station wagon, $ 595 1954 PLYMOUTH station wagon $ 195 1953 NASH sedan $ 75 1952 P0NTIAC sedan $ 95 1960 RAMBLER tudor $ 795 30-DA- Y NEW CAR WARRANTY ON ALL USED VOLKSWAGENS 1962 VOLKSWAGEN sun roof, loaded with accessories $1695 1961 VOLKSWAGEN sedan, radio, heater ....$1495 1960 VOLKSWAGEN sedan $1395 1959 VOLKSWAGEN sedan, radio, heater ...$1295 1958 VOLKSWAGEN sedan or sun roof, R-- H ..$1095 CliUCK PETERSON MOTORS 4th South and University Avenue Provo. Utah 1 ENGINEERING Registered professional engin-eer. Consulting in Mining, metalurgy, refractories, clays, by appointment. G. B. Riding. 70 W. 3rd N. HU FEED STORES Pillsbury Best Feeds, medi-cal supplies, poultry supplies, garden equipment, garden dust and insecticides. Robertson's Marine and Garden Center, 97 So. Main. HU TLOOR COVERINGS Rugs, carpet, linoleum & tile, expert installation. Friel's 213 South Main. HU GIFTS China, glass, silverware, small appliances, figurines, etc. at Friel's. 213 S. Mn., HU9-562- 1 A major league baseball club uses approximately 850 dozen baseballs in a season. MORTUARY . WHEELER Mortuary HUnter "Springville's Complete Mortuary" BLAINE WHEELER 211 E. 2 S., Springville NEWSPAPER SPRINGVILLE HERALD FIRST IN Local Newt Local Sports Local Advertising 161 South Main HUnter Annual rides on ranges planned The annual state-wid- e rides to survey big game wintering range will soon get underway in several herd areas, the De-partment of Fish and Game announced today. An open invitation is again extended to all interested par-ties to take part in this an-nual range inventory. A sched-ule is now being prepared list-ing the survey dates for the State's 62 deer herd wintering areas with the rides to be conducted from late February, throughout March, Legal Notices Probate and Guardianship Notices Consult County Clerk or the Respective Signers for Further Information NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILL CHILD, aka WILLIAM CHILD, aka .WILLIAM H. CHILD, Deceas-ed. Creditors will present claims with vouchers to the under-signed at his home at 373 South 13 East, Springville, Utah, on or before the 3rd day of June, 1963. VERL E. CHILD, Administrator. ARNOLD C. ROYLANCE and ELMER L. TERRY Attorneys for Administrator. Published in Springville Her-ald Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 1963. Card of thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and apprecia-tion to the many friends, and neighbors who assisted in any way at the time of the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Ruby Talbot. For floral tributes, words of consolation, music and all other services and acts of kindness rendered in our behalf at the time, we are indeed grateful. Signed, The Ruby Talbot family. Farm people buy more elec-tricity than is used by the cities of Washington, Balti-more, Chicago, Boston, De-troit and Houston combined. |