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Show HILL TOP TIMES 18 Page June 7, 1974 Mod Even though postal rates have gone up, we can all find ways to save money at the This is a special sheet that folds to form its own envelope. Since it costs only 18 post office. cents, it's a bargain. Regular Books airmail is 21 cents to Latin You can, for instance, take American countries and 26 advantage of a special rate cents to other countries for whenever you mail a book. each half ounce up to two Parcel post regulations allow ounces (the old rates apply for you to send a book for 18 cents each half ounce over two for the first pound, plus 8 cents ounces). New rate for infor each additional pound. Be domestic airmail, sure to write "book" on the cidentally, is 13 cents an ounce. parcel. Airmail PostCards Save on overseas airmail by These cost 8 cents while first class letters cost 10 cents an using an "AEROGRAMME." pre-stamp- ed Bndicin tribal concept. He was a Shawnee, but he first. He fought not only on the lands. A brilliant orator and and warrior and a brave distinguished patriot of his people, he was intelligent and noted even among his white enemies for his integrity and humanity. UNLIKE all previous Indian leaders and many that were to follow him. he was above the battlefield but also to give all Indians a national, rather than a tribal outlook. IT WAS his dream that they would unite in defense of a common homeland where all Indians might continue to dwell under their own laws and leaders. Tecumseh was born in March 1768, near present-da- y Dayton, Ohio. His father, a Shawnee war chief, named Puckeshinwa, was born in Florida, and his mother Methoataske, probably a Creek Indian was from Alabama. AFTKR a series of treaties by which the Indians sold most of thier lands in the area, Tecumseh became alarmed and demanded a meeting with a man who was to become his arch-enem- General-lat- er y. newer service called "Mailgram" is available in many cities. It uses Western Union telegrams to help speed your message. Look to "Special Handling" which offers fast delivery on parcel post packages. Call your post velopes. office and ask to be send an order form. Return the form with your check and your stamps will be mailed to you. When you want special services. Air Parcel post speeds your packages just as airmail speeds your letters. A President-Wi- ll 1 recruited for technical jobs such as jet engine will be mechanics, electricians, mechanics and missile heating systems specialists. Force recruiters will be looking for 1.328 officer candidates with college degrees. There are openings for 956 men: 681 for navigator jobs, two as helicopter pilots and the rest for scientific, technical engineering and weather officer positions. There are also openings for 372 women to enter Officer Training School for Air Force Air commissions. Veterinary course available GL'NTER AFS, Ala., fs hardly a "dog's life" for members of the Air (ECINS)-I- Force's veterinarian service, for their profession is both i ran Henry Harrison. Tecumsch's oratory comes down through history stilted and diaioiieu o the in- terpreter present at that meeting, but his meaning still rings clear. He said, "You endeavor to make distinctions. You endeavor to prevent the Indians from doing what we, th 'r leaders, wish them to ite and consider their land the common property. ..I am a Shawnee. My forefathers were warriors. Their son is a do-un- warrior. FROM them I take only my existence. From my tribe I take nothing. I have made myself what I am. "AND I would that I could make the red people as great as the conceptions of my mind, when I think of the Great Spirit that rules over all. "I would not the." come to Governor Harrison to ask him diversified and technical. While the most obvious portion of the job involves treating dogs, cats and an occasional master, members of the veterinarian's staff are also responsible for insuring the quality of food utilized and sold in Air Force facilities and for monitoring sanitation standards in all food facilities. Extension Course In stitute has a course that offers instruction in the veterinary services career field. Course CDC 90850. can prove useful not only to thoso interested in entering the career field, but also to those interested in pursuing a The related career separation or retirement. upon become fully-qualifie- veterinarians and it offers considerable information of use to people who might want to become food inspectors. In both instances, additional training would be required to become fully qualified and legally licensed. course deals with a of topics, ranging from veterinary microbiology to egg inspection and one of The variety the five volumes is devoted entirely to meat inspection. stamps and stamped s to tear the treaty. But I would say to him Brother, you have liberty to return to your own , country." There was, however, to be no peace. THE actions that preceded the famous battle of Tippecanoe Tecumseh captured by a clever ruse what was later to become Detroit, IN Michigan. Marching his warriors three times out of the woods into the clearing surrounding the fort he made it appear that he had three times as many men as he actually had, and the commander surrendered. Tecumseh met his end during the battle of Tippecanoe in which the Indians arid their British allies were outnumbered two to one by the forces American the medical field offered EH by ard thre is no fee. 15 in Th- - Education Services Branch, ext. 27jo has details on courses and application procedure. under General Harrison. The outnumbered Indians fought furiously but numbers non-marryi- requirements of age and have a skill that is in demand. There are openings for 899 general-dutnurses, an increase of about 200. This increase stems from a relatively new program of using them as nurse practitioners, a role of assuming more responsibilities to help ease the workload of physicians. Besides the total of 77,882 Air Force jobs in fiscal year 1975. there are openings for 544 physicians and 87 other y medical professionals. end protection for your mail, old services are still available: Registered Mail This is the safest way to mail valuable items. You can insure a registered letter or package up to $10,000. But registered mail is not fast. In fact, it is usually slower than first class mail because it must be carefully checked in and out at every point along its journey. Certified Mail This method should be used when you need proof that you have mailed an important GOtlCi letter oc document. Certified gives you a receipt when you ' mail something. You can also ask for a receipt 'when the item is delivered. But certified does not offers special security, insurance or speed. Insurance You can buy insurance, up to $200 valuation, for a package going by parcel post or air parcel post. For details on these services, ask your poastmaster. Also ask for a free copy of both A Consumer's Guide to Postal Services and Products and Packaging for Mailing. If you have any questions about were to tell, particularly after the death of Tecumseh. The Indians slipped away, breaking the Americans engagement. the IN THE morning Americans hunted for the body of Tecumeh but his followers had buried it secretly. Althougn his body was never found, his epitaph can be seen on the bomb of the man who supposedly killed Richard M. Johnson service postal or problems that can't be handled locally, write to: Consumer Advocate, U.S. Postal Service, Washington.D.C 20260. J j him-Colo- nel of later Vice Kentucky, President of the United States under President Van Buren. The inscription read, "He (Tecumseh) fought in defense of kindred and king, With a spirt most loving and loyal, And long shall the Indian warrior sing The deeds of Tecumtha the royal." lupin imiiiiJ tt"Ti NOTE-Rea- d the fine print as well as the headlines. The hidden clause in a contract could come as a surprise after you've signed a hastily scanned paper. Just as Michelle Carrey gives those contracts her full attention. f Hi l ill ITin - ll minim Chances of college success type, male, have high aspirations, no financial worries and don't smoke, the chances are you are well on the road to completing a college education. If on the other hand, you are a cigarette smoking female with marital plans and financial worried If on the other hand, you are a cigarette smoking female with marital plans and financial worries, the odds of completing education a are reduced. college greatly of male chauvinism comes form the on Council American THIS results of a four-yea- r study of 50,000 members of the class of 1970. The study, which sampled students from more than 200 educational institutions across the United States, provides a number of interesting insights into the question, "Who drops out of college and why? Persistence rates for university students are higher than ever before; nearly half of the freshman class completed a bachelors degree in four years. THE two-ye- BIT Education after analyzing the ar STUDENT at the school was not so successful however; four years after entering school only 38 per cent had completed an associates degree. Financial worries have always plagued college students and the study seems to show that one has a better chance of success if he is free from such problems. Student loans and part time jobs cut down the chances of completion. THOSE studying under scholarship, parential GI financial assistance or Bill the make a markedly better showing. what does this really mean to you, particularly if you are hurting financially, blessed with a husband or wife and suffering a smoker's So cough? Not much really! In the final analysis (statistics not- withstanding), it's motivation that counts! Acupuncture or quackupuncfure? Assistant to the President present, acupuncture is being used experimentally in the U.S. as an anesthetic and as an analgesic fpain killer). lowever. while a number of health research scientists are interested in acupuncture s potential benefits in medical treatment, both the medical community and the Federal Government are concerned about protecting the consumer from those who are practicing acupuncture w ithout the proper qualifications. To protect the consumer from "quaekupuncture," the Food and Drug Administration is considering a requirement that acupuncture needles and other materials be labeled with this statement: "Caution: Experimental device limited lo investigational use by or under the direct supervision of licensed medical or dental practitioners. . . This device to Ie uscfl only under conditions designed to protect the or where conditions for such use are in acpatient cordance with state Jaw." In addition to FDA's action. 12 states California. Illinois. Kansas. Michigan. Minnesota, Missouri. Nevada. New York, Oregon. Pennsylvania. Texas and Wisconsin have passed regulations dealing with acupuncture. In every state except Nevada, these regulations require that acupuncture be performed under the supervision of a by Virginia Knauer, Special At 1 . THE VETERINARY course is only one of approximately en- By Steve Kimble If you are the Initial indications are that the Air Force will admit 1,500 personnel with prior military service if they meet the THE MATERIAL provides a background for those who wish to return to school to d odd-shape- wn Air Force has openings RANDOLPH AFB, Tex. (AFNS) The Air Force has openings for 77.882 men and women in the fiscal year beginning July 1. according to officials at Headquarters U.S. Air Force Recruiting service. Most openings are for young men with no previous military experience. There are approximately 190 different job skills available. There will be a significant increase for fiscal year 1975 in jobs for enlisted women, with a goal of o 000 a 25 per cent increase ovei iscal year 1974. Half the women enlistees I Other new services are: Heavy padded mailing bags are available at your post office, and they solve many packing problems. They are ideal for sending small items, d parcels and books. Stamps by Mail This program makes it easy for housebound people to buy ounce. Think how often a card would do the job of a letter. Keep a supply on hand. Special Post Services You can save time, as well as money with special postal first: considered himself an Indian Tecumseh was probably the greatest native leader in the long, tragic resistance of the Indians of the United States against the encroachment of the white man upon their 1r BinrD ClO Agj ... licensed physician. Nevada's regulation sets up a licensing board for Chinese medicine and allows the practice of acupuncture by those liccased by the state board. Washington, D C, has a regulation similar to Nevada's. In an attempt to find out more about acupuncture-especiall- y how it can be used as an anesthetic and in treating pain the National Institutes of Health and various medical schools and institutions throughout the country are conducting research on the subject. Until more is known, however, the American Medical Association and Nil I have these recommendations for anyone interested acupuncture treatments: t Consult your family doctor. He knows your case history and will be able to recommend what you should do. Don't rely on the advice of a friend. A good idea would 1 to do your own research on acupuncture at a public library. One good source is the Reader's Guide to Periodicals, which lists by subject matter articles printed in the major magazines. You may also want to order a reprint of an article about acupuncture called Acupuncture: Past and Present published in the May issue of FDA Consumer magazine. To get a copy of the reprint, send your request to Con. sumer Inquiries FDA. .V,oo"Fishcrs Lane. Rock-villin PA-10- Md. 2fi852. e. |