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Show Jtag HILL TOP TIMES 4 No. Editorials . . . CHAPLAIN'S CORNER OUR MORAL Peace Through DEFENSES By Chaplain (Major) Robert E. Mossev juawt; men an men should vJ r:lUSi.C!-?!.reL:W- e concerned merely with not ar?. out ramer oi justice as it relates to man's dealing mII love,, hatfi., i , hnmiliv , snn meekness, greed aW and all the other vices andj virtues which mark our dailv v1 Last month we quoted from Dan Valentin,, 'Z A "Teach him (my son) that for eveZ? "Dear World" a is there friend." And we add that as we search for image of God in our fellowman we will find fewer enemies " In 1964 "the problem" gained greater prominence as a political issue than ever before in our history. Continuing a theme enunciated by President Kennedy, President Johnson - declared a war on poverty and the vast machinery of government was mobilized to support the effort socio-econom- The Day We Remember at 11 a.m. in recollection and silent prayer. It may be a raw cold day, or a day of fleecy clouds and balmy sunshine. But it always has the same meaning. It's Veterans Day. In the United States this is the day we hold commemorative services at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. It's here we honor our dead comrades. It's a day everyone remembers. Those of us now in .the service have our memories as we honor our comrades-in-arm- s. We pause, and offer a prayer for those now our country in far-o- ff for fighting places. It could be that we will be among those remembered next year. It has been the same since World War I Nov 11, 1918, to be exact. That's the day a truce ending that great war was signed. Then came our participation in World War II, Korea and now Viet Nam. Why? Because our desire is, and always has been, to preserve and protect the freedoms , that we know, love and enjoy. We fought for our freedom 190 years ago. It hasn't changed today. We're still doing it, and we'll keep right on until aggression has been stamped from the face of On November 11 we pause a moment . the earth. We like the form of government that has been our country's heritage since its birth. We want those who come after us to enjoy the same blessings. Consequently, we have to fight and sometimes die to preserve it. Actually, we're just carrying on that portion of our heritage most dear to us. Our fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers did it with honor. We are no different. Holidays From Danger By George E. England Chief, Ground Safety Branch Between now and Jan. 2, 1967, most people will enjoy To insure that you will be one of four Holiday week-endthose whose holidays are enjoyable, a safe driving campaign, "Holidays from Danger," will be emphasized for all Hill AFB employees. This is in keeping with the President's "Mission Safety "70" Program." However, the coming days and weeks will not be without their share of driving hazards. Winter driving conditions conditions could arrive any day now. Remember, the most dangerous time of day is the twilight hours. This is because drivers, who are in a hurry to get half-dar- k t, home, often can't see well enough in the of twilight and fail to adjust to the changing conditions. Have you checked your car mechanically? Are you sure it will respond on the cold winter mornings ahead? Have you mounted your snow tires on your car yet? Have you checked the driver of your car? After all, he is the guy you will have to depend on when the chips are down. do you provide the brains? The car provides the power The smart driver will prepare his car early for winter driving conditions. The smart driver will use his head when he's behind the wheel. And he doesn't drive at the same rate of speed when driving in snow, rain, or darkness as he does when driving on a bright, sunny day. It doesn't make sense to drive at the posted speed limit when prevailing conditions make such speed obviously unsafe. Remember these points in determining a speed "safe for conditions." (1) Drive at a speed that will enable you to stop in the assured clear distance ahead. (In winter weather this may be a speed far below the posted limit) (2) Slow down before you get to curves and intersections; (3) At night drive at a speed that will let you stop within your headlight range; (4) If you drink, don't drive; (5) When you are tired or inelse do the driving attentive, st s. half-ligh- 0-x"tae- one f ; w ic TM-ic- - more friends. created in the United States. Yet, even with this growth there are 40 million Americans living in poverty. At the same time, far too many school dropouts are joining the ranks of the poorly educated adults who make up the bulk of our nation's impoverand these unished people skilled and people might be doomed to remain in the lowest income brackets. something with concern. problems Today such problems as civil rights, poverty, and inadequate education have come to be considered vital. Why now? Why are we Americans only now becoming fully aware of the problems we always knew to be there? What has happened in American life to revive the "social conscience?" What has given impetus to a new "moral radicalism" and political concern? Perhaps the answers lie in the changing nature of the various protest movements within the United States and in the present style of American politics. Whatever the cause, the challenge today is to achieve greatness not only in material wealth but also in soul and spirit. This much is certain: social greatness derives from social justice, and social .justice derives from the greatness of individuals. (NEXT WEEK: On This We 81 er, feet. And then there's HIM suddenly out the country began to look at these difficult ' nationalities as brothers in peace. Youth needs no finer example, for brotherhood emph sizes the basic unity of the human race. We are all made the image and likeness of God. Let us see if we can bring th basic doctrine of theology into our everyday lives. When we look at ourselves in the mirror each mornin our first reaction could be : "This is very elevating theolog There is no doubt about it. I am made in the image and lilt ness of God. How lucky God is!" Then on second thought we might react, "When I look or the neighbor down the street, I begin to ha' my How can I possibly see the image and likeness of & doubts. in HIM? Look, at that ugly face, his red nose, and those b ed gone wrong with America? No. America's problems were not new; they were merely being brought into the light and viewed. The United States Congress, State legislatures, and community agencies through- . President John F. Kennedy inspired the world with youthful zeal, sincerity, his concern for men. He set the fine example of brotherhood through his travels across this natii and into many foreign lands. He met men of all creeds Between 1945 and 1963 more than 68 million new jobs were Had a3 1 that would follow. semi-skill- Brotherhood he doesn't even have the san color as God!" Of course this philosophy and theology of brotherhood not easy. It wasn't intended to be easy. That's what gives so much. value. Our neighbor IS the image and likeness God just as we arel We may not like the way he walks, talks or cuts his hair, in short we just do not like him (m he us, for the same reason). But we cannot say that weloi God then despise our neighbor. As St. James writes, "whi ever says he loves God and hates his neighbor is a liar." In all our searching for peace why not begin with th basic premise. "We are all God's children, made to His imai and likeness." Maybe I'm being too blunt, perhaps a bit subtle. Or is that after 14 years in the Air Force, traveling all over t! world, working side by side with people of all races, creei ( i , i and colors, that I am finally coming to grips with the majo problem in human relations? Is the lack of peace in the world simply a question offals values? Is it that we do not see God in anyone nor anywhej but in ourselves? And if so, is it not because we believe are our own little God trying to tell the true God He made mess of the world in creation "and we are about to set straight? lai When did you last really see God? When did you tt answer honestly see your neighbor? When we all find the to rm these questions we will have taken the first steps through Brotherhood. CAPSULE LAW fhprlt Before Ruvina Home Site based J contracts Purchase of home sites on long-terexaminations of colorful brochures showing wn "tne "n J for the area continues to thrive, notwithstanding , attempts that have been made to warn purchasers m naai ud luvuivcu brochures often claim that P"hasers, aaj on the groun n promptly, have an opportunity to get in at a price which is certain to double or triple inora reur Lots are frequently touted as recreational home sites. . - buyin; lures. attractive are brochures Development a lot, however, you can be certain you are enAuy j when you piece of land only when you have seen it;when you g area where streets and utilities are in; to the land at the time of purchase; and when you u informs you that you are getting a marketable i If you have any question, check witn your The t- i . V Kf. V oiiicer. Quote of Note "The ultimate defense of freedom mugtmai ySfi systems, nor in the implements of arms, ines? tnos tain as responsible men to deter the folly of who acknowledge no responsibility to Goa.0 edom's F own people. But freedom's surest defense ana i est force is tne eniignuneni ua m lg jge&j i Vi resiaeni iynaon r. iuiiiiw" |