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Show P.O. - . HILL TOP TIMES A tuiiuriais . . . M'JMJLJu M wjt m mi mj. . . oumments COMMANDER'S CORNER Capsule Law Your Pleasure Is Our As a rule, a spoken agreement between two persons is as good as a written one, except you can't prove it or enforce it as easily. In good By Col. Jack H. Alston Hill AFB Commander The year 1968 was a bannervpnr faith the other party may Birth of a Flag 'This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, our our our is the emblem of power, thought, and unity, a purpose as nation." These were the words of President Woodrow Wilson on Flag Day, June 14, 1917, as he expressed the im- portance of national flags. Early flags bore little resemblance to most of the flags in use today. Among the first were the solid standards, often bearing parts of a suit of armor and topped by an eagle or an animal. Later attachments to the standard became common and were of various shapes and often richly colored and patterned. Those having squares or rectangles of cloth attached to the side of the staff were more similar to our modern flags. The first truly American flags appeared in the early 1700's. Their development was encouraged through colonial pride, commercial shipping needs, military purposes, and other factors. However, the first National flag was raised at Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 1, 1776 by Gen. George Washington and was known as the Grand Union. Almost a year after declaring the independence of the new nation, the Continental Congress, on June 14, 1777, "Resolved, that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation." Thus was born our Flag as we know it today. Dedicated Americans have followed this Flag through hails of arrows, musket fire, cannon shot and machine gun bullets to build and preserve this great nation. The Stars and Stripes is the symbol of freedom and democracy enjoyed by us all, bought with the blood and $weat of dedicated patriots throughout our history. First observed on a national scale in 1877, Flag Day is now recognized by Presidential proclamation. It is a day that should be celebrated by displaying the Colors on public buildings and private homes and by patriotic programs throughout the land. Everyone at Hill AFB should fly the flag tomorrow Flag Day. The Stars and Stripes' represents freedom, democracy and the greatest nation in the world. (AFPS) Ownership Requires Responsibility Automobiles are considered by many to be a luxury, but for many servicemen they are a definite necessity. fact, that many own two cars. So much, in Few owners, however, take the time to acquaint themselves with the responsibilities that accompany ownership. This often results in some difficulty. For example, transfer of automobile ownership is sometimes complicated by varying state laws. Also, joint ownership by an Air Force member and his wife may make the wife subject to paying personal property tax on half of the car's value to the state in which the family is temporarily living because of military duty. Proof of ownership is the biggest problem in transfer of title. The best proof is a certificate of title. However, not all states issue title certificates. In these states the best proof of ownership are notarized bills of sales from the previous owners. In any transaction involving ownership of a vehicle, Air Force members should check first with local legal assistance officers. have a different story to tell. He may remember only the terms of the agreement that favor him. The courts may not enforce certain kinds of contracts unless they are in writing such as those dealing with land, those that cannot be carried out within one's lifetime, or contracts to make a will. But, if need be, the existence of an oral agreement can be proved indirectly. An oral promise can be enforced if it can be shown that, such a contract existed. An oral promise to will a sum of money might be proved by the fact that woman quit a good job to care for the testator for years. A promise to sell land might be shown when the seller allowed the buyer to make improvements on the land before the intended date of transfer. An oral promise to sell someone a car might be inferred from the fact that the buyer gave the seller a part payment and then sought a loan for the rest, especially if the seller went along to help the buyer get the loan. A memorandum of an oral agreement, even notes on the back of the old envelope, might help prove the existence of the agreement. But a will or a written contract will probably save you misunderstanding, time, money, litigation and possible well-draft- ed C1U1111V1 J mvwtvww v iWll T1 111 21st Birthday Arrives for WAF This week Col. Jeanne M. Holm, director of Women in the Air Force (WAF), in a message to all WAF personnel noted that on June 12 the women in the Air Force marked their 21st anniversary. She stated that the women have, in fact, become of age and are a normal, integral part of the USAF and that "we move forward into a bright future with renewed confidence in our abilities to meet the challenges that lie ahead. "Best wishes and continued success to each of you on this occasion of the 21st Anniversary," Colonel Holm said. BUY Freedom Shares I I u.-- in r - ... ,v . imorovement of existing facilities. ' The 'big news in facilities was, of course h and a of beautiful new library opening completion dedicated for General Thomas P. Gerrity, and placing in operation a fine new 507 seat theater. These much needed facilities have made it posi sible to properly serve our Air Force military and civilian families. Excellent progress was made in improving the golf course with the addition of new carpet throughout the club house, improved sand traps on the course and the purchase of 10 electric golf J 1 J J, cans to Alston replace an aging neet. t.Tio t.n hnso roflaiiranf nave .mciiinan Tmnrovements x n.i a. z J.1 it-,. i . ill J nnA 1UK Hie mam tcauauidiii, SOU. auaiTirm fit nom UlUK. , nViKi'm ivy KAft PI I 1 l... pvv- lnuiaia in Branch Vi PvotiaIi nr,A , J no . amx new m aperies ana . QT5 11 1235. .... Ty n t I " iviswt 111 . . : - . 11 iviiuiohuii uj. uie mam dining room and executive dining room, including carpeting, paneling ucouuuu, ngiimig veiling , .... a i. JJ-J .ii J.2 auueu 01 xnis iacillty. ititracLiveiiess uiaLciiauy uu me Club has received a face-liftinin the foyer, offices, ana mam Dar, including cajrpet, paneling, lighting .ff j nunj? r in j o n an r r nMmnH i tii ' i i - miri u fin ji u iinn i-- , 1 g i-- n a. il i 1 u xlci oauiuii jji aiivii.' ii i a nr. w iurnituw The NCO TV rooir and new r i 111 i-n -- nit aron iwimn v. vmjjiui,U dl the Carter Creek Recreation area in the beautiful rustic setting oi tne nigh uintahs. Utner improvements, including lighting! soitball park, updating the equipment and appearance of the base gymnasium and newer furnishings for the Youth Center have been accompished. The financial posture of the various nonappropriated fund activities including the open messes, base restaurants, course and bowling alley are greatly improved with all activities operating iri a sound efficient manner. Profits from these activities are used to improve and embellish morale, welfare and rec reation programs for our military and civilian employees their families. Ci i i j 1. l i j j to ailii oir me many pairons is extenaea oincere appreciation whose participation and solid support of these vital Personnel Services activities has made a successful program possible. Coare underway to make further improvements ntinuing programs i.1 : O ,3 at umiu niiinaus riunneiiy me qjiuw Dl,.;. uurmg tne coming year, TT'ln Ski Lodge),, has been renovated and turned into a fine restaurant facility catering to organizational and group parties, ah personnel are encouraged to utilize thi3 facility. CHAPLAIN'S COLUMN loss. Consult your Legal Assistance Officer for advice. He can draw up simple written agreements for you. I. Business Double Standards - Integrity by ChaDlain (Lt. Col.) G. E. TerBush Integrity involves the whole man and his entire is impossible to be a person of integrity and live life. R double standards. I have known the man who had a vocabulary for on the under job and another for home. The sad thing was that and wife his and pressure he lapsed into the job vocabulary not kiddies found out he had a double standard. This could be satisfactorily explained to his young son who had had the soap treatment because of "bad language." Recently in a dining hall I overheard a mildwhat couia ment as to what could be put on the floor and not. My back was to the man who colorfully expressed hiw mself to his buddy about all the rules and getting alonj would nave people. I'm sure that if I had faced that man he here. said, "Excuse me, Chaplain, I didn't know you were in for not care I have had this happen numerous times. mawr does apology. It does not matter that I have heard; it n lacks he that the man has a double standard How we treat our family, our friends, our subordina all determines if we have integrity or whether we strm j, twist or badly bend integrity. I have known and worked cutting the hou";"V people who cheated on the job ana coming to the job late, taking long coffee breaks ing away early. tj,e Simple things, little things, you say; true, noer, little w integrity of the individual is measured by these wniL" If the little things are meaningless, the big things i flt made up of little things also suffer greatly. A ma" cheat on the job without cheating on the family. H e !f e 0f nis w gering his job and his earning power, perhaps promotion. Then all suffer. We cannot cheat wlt"ouecan. cheaters. We cannot be cheaters without being not break the warp and woof of the fabric of decency first erode the gleaming luster of integrity. No greater recommendation, in my thinking.i man oi given to a man than have said, "He is a to be a man It takes the whole man and a complete hrigf,t, tegrity. His every action is constant, dependable, and honest. i |