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Show June HILL TOP TIMES Page A d v a n c em en t "Human Godlathe Ad- vancement of Human Dignity", is the theme of this year's Freedom Foundation's essay contest. Awards are very generous for the winners. There wiU be two top awards of $1,000 each, one top award, $500; second place awards of $100 each; third place awards of $50 each plus additional honor medal and honor certificates. Add 28. 1974 of M u m a n TOP AWARDS will be presented at Valley Forge, Penn. Top win- ners will be invited to a luncheon in Washington D.C. The contest is open to all active service members, reservists, guardsmen and ROTC and JROTC cadets. Letterrs must not exceed 500 words or be less than 100 words in length. Print or type full name, rank, Am D i g n i ty social security number, full military address, service or vice component, full home address and ZIP code. ser- MAIL entries to: Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Penn. 19481. They must be received there by Nov. 1, 1974. Those desiring assistance may contact the Information Office, Ext. 5201. HUMAN GOAktS The contest has the backing of top Air Force officials. In a letter to the Air Logistics Centers, Gen. Jack J. Catton, AFLC commander, had this to say: "The very act of thinking through these human goals and assessing the value placed on them j on IT I state of mind as well as a state of being. Geographical distance from home has no diminishing affect upon one's spiritual affiliation and moorings. PERSON endowed with a historial birthright, as well as one grafted tree of adoptive sonship. A living organism goaded by the principle of responsible liberty and enthusiastically committed to its universal application. A to the A DKLIBERATIVE entity who glories in the profound implications of the constitution; and chafes under the gerrymandering of simplistic o o A. Hoogasian B. One who wears well the mantle of humility, knowing that whatever he has or is he owes to the abundant kindness of his Maker. ONE WHO can laugh at the comedies of his own creation; does not take in himself too seriously. One who condemns the folly of his own ineptness; but is forgiving of the shortcomings of his fellows. ever-helpin- g, The Defense frontiers. ONE WHO is idealistic about the progressive thrust of his nation, be it technological, economic, sociological, religious or personal. He is also pragmatic about the steps necessary to implement his idealizations. One who is solemnly aware of the problems encountered by the diversity of approaches to progress but is not so overwhelmed by those divergencies as to languish in the lassitude of despair over their resolution. ONE WHO believes tha all other men are created equal before God, and who zealously guards their dignity as well as his own. A spiritually sensitive individual: one who not only recognizes his own finiteness, but the infinity of the One who created him. He is never too proud to continually seek the guidance and assistance of the God who gave him his life and liberty, and to walk in the light of that guidance-com- e what may. ONE WHO accepts temporary rebuffs as a challenge to greater ingenuity and opportunity; does not succumb to negative impulses regarding the cherished cradle that is his native land. One who is sympathetically concerned and empathetically involved in the inequities and defeats suffered by the totality of mankind; who sees the oppression of others as a motive for self sacrifice-t- o obtain freedom for all. Chaplain Hoogasian was a major at Scott AFB, III., when he submitted "An American is..." to the Freedom Foundation. 1 1 took second place in composite who exists in black and white, red and hue and pigmentation in between. and yellow every An individual whose pulse beats with the heart of his nation. A COLORBLIND HOPEFUL optimist. origins with poverty equates greatness with material affluence. A of being; nor great document The original Declaration of Independence, signed by 56 representatives of 13 colonies in 1776, is now faded and worn. The manuscript is dimmed by exposure to light; the signatures damaged by of the parchment. But the repeated rolling universal ideals set forth in this historical document still burn brightly in the hearts of the peoples of the world... years later. Thousands of men have died for the principles of freedom. ..on our soil and on the four comers of the rarlh. Today there To the Editor: I read with interest andalittlebit of ire the article printed in the Hill Top Times on June 21 entitled "The W in WIMBO." While I in no way wish to indicate that we should not recognize and respect other people for whatever background they may have, I do wish to register a protest against the on U.S. Savings Bonds can help you keep a firm grip on your future. Get a start on your nest egg and make It's our duty to insure that all Americans are treated equally-witho- ut regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin. To do less indicates a disbelief in the ideals that have made this great declaration so often quoted and honored throughout the world. sure there'll be some glitter in your golden years. ill ispimsP ttldg. 1102, Room , applies to leased, or of fuel when vehicles are disabled." We should all take this advise at home also. It could save your life! words of coining "Jewish-American"Italian-Ameria"blank-American- "Irish-American- ," ," " or any other n, ." In a world already divided by so many human opinions, superstitions, religions, institutions, etc, etc, etc, why should we proceed in creating further divisions among citizens of the United States by subdividing them into groups bearing a name implying other than they are a citizen of the United States. Someone living in this country who is not a citizen would, applicable to 99 per cent of the people in this country. In one breath we are asked to forget racial and national bias, which is right; but in the other breath-ware asked to call attention to whatever differences may exist among us. I would suggest that we would be much better off if we quit emphasizing differences and instead recognize each other with a brotherly love as fellow citizens of the United States of America, thus e eliminating any reference to another's background or origin. -- Sally Grant Counterpoint involved. of Information, restriction privately-owne- d vehicles used for official business..." and "approved container, when permitted by local laws or ordinances, may be sued only to hand carry up to one gallon naturally, be referred to as "Polish" or "Italian," but this is protest against our Nation, claiming im-flections, flaws' in the judicial process and of the laws of equality. The Declaration of Independence certainly can't be blamed. The flaws lie in implementation and enforcement of the principles of the Declaration of Independence. That's where we as citizens are ce The Government-owned- Another viewpoint c EDITORIALOFFICE-Offi- Agency vehicle. 1972. are those among us who raise cries ap-p'lcati- Supply warns that "gasoline will not be carried in passenger carrying vehicles used for official business except in the fuel tank of the One who knows his Creator has endowed him with the precious heritage of freedom to be himself; to develop as an individual; who will defend to his dying breath-i- f necessary-tha- t divine gift. ly f Advise to fake home OPEN handed, blatantly friendly, conglomerate-wit-h a heart as wide as his country's expanses and a soul as broad as its AN slogans. A being who is forthright in affirming his beliefs but is, nevertheless, tolerant of contradictory viewpoints. A HUMAN DIGNITY O A One who does not confuse humble THE ADVANCEMENT OF in today's environment can make each participant a big winner in the way he lives his life and enhance all that his life touches." by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) open-minded- -4 one? s- 1(18, Ext. 7321 Mike Masaoka said, "There is no hyphen in 'Japanese American.' We explain that by saying that 'Japanese' is only an adjective describing the wonderful noun, 'American.' " Traditionally, "Irish-America- n" terms such as have been used to identify foreign born people who have chosen to Americans. Later, the terms were used by demographers and sociologists in explaining why different areas and regions in the United States cone tain that are unique. An example of this is the sub-cultur- Swiss-America- A ns in Heber Valley, Utah. drive through this mountain valley shows some of the pride that the residents have to the original Swiss pioneers. Each year around Labor Day they host Swiss Days in Midway. The valley was settled by Swiss immigrants because it resembled Switzerland. Their descendants take pride in dressing in the native costumes, dancing in the streets and yodcling. The United States is a country of immigrants and descendants of immigrants. It is with pride that some remember the parts of their cultures that have made them Americans. PHOTO CREDITS-A- H photos in the Hill Top Times are from the Base Audiovisual Services Branch or other Air Force sources unless noted. ADVERTISING OFFICE-MorMe- dia 8 Sales, Inc.. 313 N. Main. Layton, or Salt Lake City, ADVERTISING POLICY-Kverythi- ng advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. 376-551- 277-C33- 8. |