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Show August 9, Dd5 Lt. by 2nd John F. Benner Alcoholism is one of those emotionally filled words that bring to mind. a variety of images characterized wino The typical shoddy clothes, by the shabby street gutter appearance, existence and broken bottle is a of the alcoholic good example image. SURPRISING FACT is that three per cent of the alcoholics only row" "skid types which fit this are alcoholism image. The remaining THE 0UD(oll per cent have jobs, families and are otherwise normal except for their dependence on a chemical drug. It has been statistcally demonstrated that one out of every 11 drinkers has a problem with 97 alcohol. There are no proven theories for why almost 10 per cent of our drinking population is threatened by alcohol; however, this is a fact that must be dealt with on some type of rational plane. Alcoholism is known as the disease of denial since the typical 1011 alcoholic will never admit his problem until it is too late and he has reached the bottom. About 12 per cent of the adult population consists of "heavy drinkers," but where do we make a identify. Of course, there are many indicators or "danger signs" but a person slips into alcoholism with no conscious realization of the fact. One day they realize that they are distinction between a heavy drinker and an alcoholic? drinking too much, but correcting the problem is now very different. WHAT TYPE of help is available? Where does someone turn when the problem becomes real to them? One very real approach, which AT WHAT POINT in time does alcohol become dominant; i.e., when does an individual lose his control over alcohol and submit to control by alcohol? o be I'KKSOVU. injustices-an- d they do sometimes occur-shoul- d of but our all after other attention the to legislators, only brought methods to resolve them have failed. Frequently, the man who writes his congressman does so prematurely; he finds out later, occasionally to everyone's regret, that the matter could have been set straight if he had discussed it will the very people to whom has helped many an alcoholic, is the local Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA) . The A A has been known to be effective means or rehabilitation. The AA groups have developed all over the country. The AA is one type of rehabilitation that offers an added benefit of anonymity. There needs to be no fear of discovery associated with AA since your secret is their secret. Literally, thousands of people in need of help have turned to the AA. Help is also available on Hill AFB at ext. 4357. cd q y iry o Find out who the elected officials are who represent your interests at state and national. all levels of government-local- , Find out how those elected representatives stand on the issues that interest you. congressman makes inquires. HOWEVER, writing our lawmakers only to air a personal grievance is effect an abuse of our freedom. More to the point for the majority of us is this question : How often do we write to our Senators, Representatives, Governors-an- d yes, even the President to advise them of our feelings and views about pending legislation'.' o in Write to them and describe your feelings on those issues. Finally, obtain an ballot at election time and cast your vote-t- o the officials you feel are successfully representing you. or to elect new ones you believe will do a better job of representing you. For voting information, contact the county clerk of Personal Affairs, ext. 2612. re-ele- ct never! Likewise, how often do we write to our elected representatives to compliment them on what we feel was a wise vote on a particular bill, or conversely, to let them know that we disagree with their decision, if that were the ease'' ''PEOPLE WHO neglect to write to their representatives on vital issues also are neglecting a major aspect of their heritage: The guaranteed right to participate actively in their government. By extension, the same logic also applies to those who neglect to vote. Write to your congressman today, and let him know where you stand; and cast your ballot on Election Day. Else you will certainly get, as Mr. Reasoner say, the kind of government you most certainly deserve. (AFPS Editorial) AC.MN. TIIK answer is: Almost never! few years ago. ABC News commentator program discussing Harry Reasoner. in a special the pitfalls of conformity, said: "This nation was issues variable incentive pay guidelines DoD WASHINGTON (AFNS) The Department of Defense -- (DOD) has issued guidelines for interim implementation of the variable incentive pay program for medical officers. While a new law, which was effective June 1, provides for new pay incentive for medical officers below the pay grade it also ended the opportunity for medical officers in grades to to initiate agreements under the continuation pay program. officers will be selected and paid in accordance with procedures established in the same directive. Medical CONTRACTS WILL issued for only a one-ye- ar be period. Medical officers receiving variable incentive pay under this interim authority will be to cancel the eligible agreement and enter into a new agreement reflecting the difference in pay, if any, between that established in the new DOD directive when published. The interim instructions are effective immediately and will terminate upon receipt of the formal variable incentive pay 27' Riviera 5th Wheel directive. 0--?. 0-- 4 o-- 6 32' Riviera 5th Wheel 7 CONSEQUENTLY, medical officers with continuation pay agreements that expire after June l, 1974, will be required to serve without the pay incentive of continuation pay or vaiable incentive until a pay new contract can be initiated K 16' Used Terry for the latter program. The policy is designed to prevent a loss of pahing during this very critical period of medical Defense interim corps procurement. 23 Torry Taurus Military departments are authorized to negotiate actively agreements with eligible medical officers in pay grades 04 in the following through procedures: 0-- 6 ALL WOOD MEDICAL OFFICERS will Paid variable incentive pay at the annual continuation pay DINING ROOM SET rate presently authorized for their grad eand service in Directive JK)D Continuation Ken Halls 1304.8, for Dental Corps Officers," dated June 23, 1970. Medical and Pay Hamper City Medical officers will meet prerequisites contained in the sarne directive. LAYT0N OPEN 12-- 5 SUNDAY 25 established by men who.. .prized the necessary right of free, unlimited inquiry. They considered it the precondition of any government that would be responsible to the governed." He continued: "When. ..we fail to be responsible to ourselves. ..then we shall most certainly deserve the kind ofgovernment we shall most certainly get." HERE IS how anyone can.lake a more active, personal role in the government : WKITIMl OCR congressmen is, indeed, one of our great freedoms, and. all too often, is one that is sorely neglect ed-o- r worse, abused. A Page (SyiT(g(Q This is certainly not a concrete point that an individual may "I'm going to write my congressman!" How many times have we .heard that statement from one who feels he has boon done an injustice? Almost bB riglhifl off ft Unci Ihe HILL TOP TIMES 1974 4265 RIVERDALE RD. 621-353- 5 773-317- 1 |