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Show 1111. 1. TOP TIMES July 2:5. 1976 Civilian, Military Personnel Two Serving Lt. Ray Swenson, Office of the Staff Judge Adv ocate Masters: Avoiding A First in a Series A number of recent news stories have revealed admitted and alleged improper influence by some government contractors upon military and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel. "Where government is based on the consent of the governed, every citizen is entitled to have complete confidence in the integrity of his government. Each individual officer, employe, or adviser of government must help to earn and honor that trust by his own integrity and conduct in all official actions," states Executive Order 11222. The damage such improprieties do to the public's confidence and the organizations and individuals involved shows the need for strict rules guarding against both real and apparent conflicts of interest. betrayal of such trust can directly harm the interests and mission of the Air Force, as well as result in stiff penalties to the violator, under federal criminal laws, the Uniform Code of By in the government A Conflict Of Interest Military Justice and administrative regulations. AFR- - 0 implements this executive order by requiring all Air Force military and civilian personnel to avoid conduct creating even the appearance of: Using public office for private gain Giving preferential treatment Impeding governmental efficiency and economy Losing complete independence or impartiality Making a government decision outside official channels Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of government 30-3- GRATUITIES improper Use Starter Fuel Can Be Deadly Of Editor's Note: This is the season for backyard barbeeuestner charcoal fires. The hazards of improper use of starter fuel are dramatically told in this letter from a New Englander, Written to the editor of the Ridgefield. in the Thiokol Impulse and the Conn. Press and The warning is timely and Examiner. Standard Ogden "He rolled on the ground, got up quickly, ran toward the river, stumbled and fell, got up and hurled himself into the water. re-print- ed should be remembered. "Last week I saw a man die. He had suffered e Second-degreand third-degre- e unimaginable torture. burns covered 40 per cent of his body. For five days and six nights he had fought off the inevitable before he drew his last rasping breath. "Old friends has spent the weekend at his house, and on Sunday night they were to have a giant steak, charcoal-broile- d on his outdoor grill. When the coals did not flare quickly enough , he gave them another squirt from a large can of fluid. "There was a vapor-puf- f explosion. You may have seen one like it. There was a flash of light, but very little sound, only a quick phff f t, and it was all over. '"This time it was not over. As he released the thumb pressure on the can a tiny bit of flaming vapor was sucked back into the can. It exploded. The bottom blew out and drenched him with flaming fluid. "There was no scream. There was little sound of any kind. Even the exploding can made little noise. He said, 'Oh. my God! twice in an agonzied undertone, and one of ! his dogs howled. "In less than 30 seconds it was over, and 30 minutes later he lay in a hospital bed, bandaged like a mummy. "I went over the ground later and saw the burned grass and the burned branches of the cedar tree above. I picked up the remains of the can. It bore a name familiar to all of us, and it contained a fluid I have often used. "One of the purposes for which it is sold is the starting of charcoal fires. The still readable direction were clear. If used on charcoal, wait before you light it. Never add more after the fire is started. "But how often have you followed these directions, if you have read them at all? "If you light charcoal this way, please don't ever invite me to a cookout at your houise. I never want to see another man die." Everyone knows bribery is clearly wrong and heavily penalized. Yet a most prevalent and persistent problem is the receipt by Air Force personnel of gratuities from potential and actual defense contractors. A gratuity can be any gift, favor, entertainment, loan, discount, tickets, passes, transportation, accommodations, hospitality, or other items of monetary value. Air Force personnel must not ask for or accept any gratuity from a family member, person or company that is: Engaged in business with DoD agencies Is regulated by DoD Has interests affected by DoD personnel EXCEPTIONS TO RULE There are a few minor exceptions to this strict rule: For obvious family relationships when the individuals are not engaged in procurement activities. Where the gratuities are indiscriminately available to the general public. When on government business, the benefit is small and alternate arrangements are clearly impracticable. (See AFR Atch 8, for circumstances when reports of acceptance must be filed.) For a normal loan from a financial institution. Every civilian employe or military officer is prohibited during his or her employment from representing the interests of a private party at any hearing or court proceeding where the United States is also an interested party. Similar restrictions can apply to former employes. (Next Week: Public vs. Personal Interest) 30-3- 0, r 1 an average year, about 175 Americans die from summer heat and too much sun. Among family hazards, only the excessive cold of winter not lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods or earthquakes take a greater average In toil. The "heat syndrome," physical collapse resulting from high temperatures or too much sun exposure, occurs at all ages, but the severity tends to increase with age. Heat cramps in a 17 year-ol- d may be heat exhaustion' in someone 40. or heat stroke in a person over 60. As precautionary measures, those intent on enjoying the summer sun should keep these tips in mind: Slow down. Your body can't do its best in high temperatures and humidities; it might do its worst. Heed your body's early warnings excessive perspiration, dizziness, racing heartbeat that heat syndrome is on the way. Reduce your level of activity immediately and get to a cooler environment. Dress for summer. Lightweight, clothing reflects heat and sunlight and helps the body's heat regulating system maintain its normal temperature. Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods containing protein increase the body's heat production and also increase water loss. Don't dry out. Heat wave weather can wring you out before you know it. Drink plenty of water while the hot spell lasts. Stay salty. Unless you're on a salt restricted diet, take an occasional salt tablet or some salt solution when you've worked up a sweat. Don't get too much sun. Sunburn makes the body's job of heat regulation that much more difficult. light-colore- d Alcohol Abuse Deadens Sense Of Responsibility TSgt. Herman L. Mitchell Hill A KB Social Actions Office By Relaxation, exercise and meeting new friends are some of the activities from which people choose for personal enjoyment. However, before choosing an activity, a process known as "values clarification," where an individual chooses what he wants to do to gain the utmost in satisfaction, takes place. Alcohol Numbs Responsibility In such iastances, when the choice is alcohol, a sense of responsibility falls low on the values clarification list. In re.spoase to responsibility to families, jobs and social commitments, certain obligatioas are expected. When alcohol and drugs To further complicate the situation, driving under the influence citations, civil disturbances and even indebtedness could confuse and depress the alcohol victim. Since alcohol tends to devour the individual who continues to drink it in any form, one of the major roads to recovery for the alcoholic is abstinence. No alcohol whatsoever. It's as simple as that. Social Drinker However, for the usual "social drinker" he or she can drink or not drink. For the person who has episodes of adverse involvement with alcohol, they feel it's "sissy" to say "I don't want any more." with further drinking, the myths of sobering to begin appear ; a need for black coffee or a little nap. Likewise, Sleep, Food Induce Sobriety are abused, often detrimental to these obligatioas. a vacuum is sometimes created that could represent the "weak link in the chain" theory. As a result, family cohesion is lost as well as employment, income and participation in social events begins to slowly dwindle away. Personal Environment Ignored One of the seldom mentioned adverse effects of alcohol abuse is the individual's ignorance or neglect to his immediate environment. Kveivthing 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 Medical findings show that restful sleep, and food induce sobriety since the body can rejuvenate itself with nutrition and rest if the harmful substance is eliminated properly. However, there is little that can be done to achieve sobriety except time, and the time required is dependent upon the individual body functions. The body eliminates alcohol largely by oxidation in the liver. Only a small amount (2.5 per cent) is excreted in the urine, breath and sweat. The process cannot be rushed. It takes about one hour for the average 150 lb. person to metabolize a typical drink. ( Next Week: 'Why when and how much we drink.') in the refusal to print advertising from that source. MorMedia Sales. Inc., Telephone Ogden 3'U 96..; I,avton, result -- 376-506- 3; Sorrv classifieds bv mail only: P.O. Rox 16, Kaysville. Utah 81037. or Stt Ike City, 277- - |