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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 4 Editorials . . . Comment s COMMANDER'S CORNER Don't Step Over -- Bend Capsule Law J Independence Day "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." These words are emblazoned on the Liberty Bell which pealed forth the glorious news July 4th, 1776, when our Declaration of Independence was born. During reflections as we celebrate this year let us remember that our Declaration of Independence is a living document which still challenges us and guides us as much on every day of the year as it does on our 4th of July holiday. There was a time in America when we celebrated the Fourth with a steady barrage of firecrackers, brass Water sports have become a favorite pastime for many people today, waving the American Flag may seem old fashioned and provincial, and it may be unlawful to blow oneself up with fireworks, but there is no more beautiful sight to light one's spirit than the American Flag flying free. Declaration Day has always been our Nation's greatest holiday and many of us will head for the mountains or shore for a little fun and relaxation. Enjoy yourself but don't let that fun outstrip the remembrance of what the celebration is all about. There is room both for rededication of the great principles set forth in the declaration and for festivity. As you go about your festivities, remember there still are seen and unseen enemies trying to undermine all the principles and sacrifices that have made America the greatest country on earth. As it happened all too often in the past, America's finest youth are fighting and dying on foreign soil: now indeed, we may well again . . . "With a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence" . . . "Appeal to the Supreme Judge of the World for the rectitude of our own intentions," as did the signers of the Declaration Americans do millions of dollars worth of business every day by check instead of by cash. The law seeks to protect those who fail to properly the identify their endorser one who signs his name on the back of the check for payment. A stranger handed Hank a check signed by John Jones made out to Ray May for $100. The check bounced. There was no "Ray May." Hank had not really identified the check's endorser and did not know where to find the stranger who had forged John Jones' name on the front of the check. Under the law, anyone who endorses a check promises to stand good for it. Suppose then, a check is worthless, or the maker or endorser's signature has 'been forged, the last endorser is responsible for the full value of the check. In fact, under the law, all endorsers are liable and may have to make the check good. As among the endorsers, each one is presumed to be liable for the check in the order in which he endorses the check. Later endorsers usually can sue earlier endorsers. But, if you don't know the last endorser, or where to find him, and don't have another responsible endorser, your chances of collecting are poor. Know your endorser the one who, hands the check to you. of Independence. By Col. Jack H. Alston Hill AFB Commander Observation is a characteristic that varies with i, dividual almost as much as does his physical a" example often used is that of a robber fleeing the scene'of v crime. As a policeman questions the individuals present gains such reports as the wardrobe worn, given by a fash io' conscious woman; the type of auto (including its power plant), by a teenager; and even his dental care described by a nearby dentist. Though the lady didn't know the make of his car or the dentist his wardrobe, together they gave the policeman a rather complete picture. car-conscio- us What would you have seen? Test your observation. Draw a picture of the front of the building you work in. How many windows are there? How many steps? How about lights or other hardware? In such a test some will do much better than others. To somen u has never seen an F-- 4 and has been asked to graphically reproduce it, the task is far greater that it would be for one who already is familiar with the aircraft. To reach perfection an artist doing portraits or figures must be familiar with the physiological makeup of the body. Good observation is a result of special effort. An example of how observation can be channeled in the right direction is the recent "Cleanup Week" held on Base. Paper, clutter and such, perhaps often overlooked or disregarded, was cleaned up or disposed of. Through this special effort, attention was given to cleanup and should not have ceased at the week's conclusion. A single piece of paper or trash, though perhaps insignificant, when allowed to accumulate becomes an ugly problem. Cultivation of good observation in this area must begin in the first person. Individually we must practice good housekeeping. If you tried the test and attempted to draw your builhow much paper or other waste did you put in the picture? Look next time, you might be surprised. Good observation doesn't just result in appreciation of something otherwise overlooked but often it reveals conditions that require improvement. Keeping the grounds, desks, and general appearance in good form will make for habits that can bring nothing but personal and job satisfaction, and the appreciation of everyone. The next time you see a piece of scrap don't "step over," "bend over." ding, CHAPLAIN'S CORNER National Safe Boating Week On Eating Watermelon On sunny summer weekends, it is not unusual to hear a veteran Air Force member shout colorful nautical terms as he steers the family boat across a lake. Water sports have become a favorite pastime for many Americans. Few activities offer such whole-famil- y pleasure as boating. However, a boat skipping across deep water is certainly no place for horseplay. The wise summer skipper will take every precaution against disaster. The first steps of nautical safety should be taken before the launch: Make sure that the boat is Carefully check tune-up motor. Then in and the for structural faults the hull, a a and aid kit sufficient make certain that first number of life preservers are aboard. Most of all. do not put too large a motor on a small boat. As skipper, make sure that all passengers are thoroughly familiar with safety rules. It takes no genius to know that standing up in a moving boat is dangerous. But do tell them. not assume that everyone knows Brief your passengers on procedures to take in an emergency. If the boat should overturn, passengers should stay together near the floating hull. If everyone KNOWS this, then panic may be avoided. Fanic can be fatal. When the boat is on the water, enforce these "common sense" rules. In addition, the captain should diligently obey these rules himself: If you drink, drink moderately. A drunken skipper is as dangerous as a drunken driver. Do not use excessive speed in crowded or shallow fun-lovi- By Chaplain (Maj.) Verlin E. Mikesell I was on a PCS move a couple of years ago and stopped in a small town in Georgia for lunch. I ordered a piece of watermelon and it was so good that I asked the waiter if he would dry the seeds for me so I could give them to my father in I- ng sea-worth- y. maK-in- The face that's launched a thousand trips. noma wnrlc. tf dniner tVio 'JJ What architect drew the plan? Where did thaten melon seed get its tremendous strength? Where flavoring extract and its coloring matter? How aia watermelon? Be courteous. Don't crowd out other boats, and give cal rules. Take stock in America g some mathematical computations, I discovered that it take about 5,000 seeds to weigh a pound, and I estimated tn the watermelon weighed about 40 pounds. ed A few weeks before, someone had planted a little the ground. Under the influence of sunshine and ""'."JJl seed had taken off its coat and had gone to work. from somewhere 200,000 times its own weight, and wa etoll enormous weight through a tiny stem and built a On the outside it had placed a covering of green, witnw layer of white, and within that a core of red. Then iia , tered throughout the red core, hundreds of little seu cannhlp right of way to ships that have this right according to nauti- ous to you. Safe boating rules do not put a damper on boating fun. for future planting. I couldn't sleep that night and I began thinking about that watermelon. The next morning I weighed the seeds and by woui ndiana water. Watch out for potential hazards and for other boats. A floating log or a drunken boatsman can be equally danger- Over 'at iu t He Until you can explain a watermelon, don't be J world . you can set limits to the power of God, by te,n8: the will do and how He will do it. The most learned man i can't explain a watermelon, but the most tenorr" thing5 that world can eat it and enjoy it. God has given us tnose we need in life and also the knowledge nMessaJTAnd in Christ i than The truth that He has revealed to us in the worio our Saviour is infinitely more important for our would be for us to understand all the mysteries oi Enjoy it! |