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Show June 30. HILL TOP TIMES Pag1 1978 Declaration of Independence IVlomentGus news is now protected uegOy rjGaecD Qovdgu aeG Although Thomas Jeiferson's final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the Congressional delegates did not put their signatures on the final version of the Declaration until August 2 and later. assault by sea, staged a grand independence day on August 5. Savannah, Ga., southernmost town of the original 13 States, took the news with mixed solemnity and joy. At noon on July 8, 1776, after copies were printed, the Declaration was first read in public. Only a small crowd of Philadelphians gathered. That night, however, the document was read again to a much larger group as bells pealed and bonfires lit Center Square. precarious The celebrations gradually spread throughout the colonies as post riders, coach packets, and coastal vessels carried the momentous news. It took more than a month for the word to reach many cities and hamlets. In New York, an express rider delivered copies to General George Washington on July 9; at six that evening some 15,000 troops lined formation to hear the up in hollow-squar- e in announcement sight of the enemy fleet. Charleston, S.C., recovering from a British life. Throughout merry-makin- places. accidents that occurred. Each year fireworks cause thousands of, injuries and fires. Children are of major concern during this holiday. It seems that all children, young and old, are especially fascinated with fireworks. It is no problem for any child with a dollar or so to obtain fireworks at the nearest store. Children, especially younger ones, are not aware of the hazards. boy received Examples: a burns to the eye when he ran into an ignited hand fountain, being held by his sister. A boy spent ten days in the with burns after another small child hospital Today, safe from further deterioration, the Declaration of Independence is on view in a special case in the Exhibition Hall at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., along with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Closely guarded through the day, the documents normally disappear each evening at the flick of a switch, to be shielded by tons of steel and thick walls in an unseen vault below the building. (AFPS) It is an honor to be taking over the reins of 12th Air Force and I look forward to working with ail of you in the coming months. Enjoy your Fourth safely and patriotically. -- $- Lt. Gen. James V. Hartinger Commander 12th Air Force a: five-year-o- ld ld PARENTS! ! Remember that fireworks are not toys for children. The sparkler, considered by many the ideal "safe" firework for the young, burns at very high temperatures (2,000 degrees), and can easily ignite clothing. Do not allow younger children to play with fireworks under any circumstances. They cannot appreciate the danger involved and cannot act correctly in case of emergency. PLEASE!! Parents, watch and supervise your children during the Fourth of July. Also, remember, the base Fire Protection 92-attachment 20, Regulation, which states: "Shooting of paragraph If, fireworks and other various forms of OO-ALC- R 1, pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited." Let's make this Fourth a joyous time to remember, rather than a tragedy you would rather forget. "The Fourth of July is Americans' traditional day of celebration, a chance to remind ourselves of the heritage we share with each other and with the men of great spirit and wise vision who brought our Nation into being. "But July Fourth should also be a day of reflection. Freedom, the ideal which created our Nation and continues to give it meaning throughout the world, has flourished in human history far more seldom than we would like to believe. , , "The work of freedom can never be finished, for freedom is not a temple that is completed when the last stone is in place, but a living thing that each generation must create anew." Jimmy Carter Gen. W. L. Creech Commander Tactical Air Command Independence Day. two-year-o- ignited the sleeve of his shirt with a sparkler after an argument. The victim ran home, further spreading the fire. Reflections on Freedom --$- Commander in wishing you a happy g. For some, it will be a day to remember, not for the good time they had, but for the serious But the Nation's birth certificate apparently suffered less in war than in peace. Much of the loss of ink from the original document is blamed on a project to duplicate it by an engraving process in the early 1820s. thank each of you for the superb job you are doing in our nation's defense and wish you and your families a Happy Independence Day. TAC get-togethe- the Revolutionary War and during the War of 1812, it was secreted away to various hiding I Join the This year as in years past, Amei.cans everywhere will join together in celebrating the Fourth of July. For most people this will be a time for family picnics, barbecues, and other numerous forms of The Declaration's words signalled perilous times, and the document itself led a It is fitting on this Fourth of July to pause and reflect on our benefits and blessings compared to the rest of the world. Just as Americans over 200 years ago were justifiably proud of winning our treasured freedoms, you, the men and women of TAC. can take great pride in what you are doing to maintain them. I By Lee B. Collard Take safety along when on vacation By Edward D. Sawaya Part 2 of 2 Parts In the last article, the potential vacationer decided that the odd jobs around the house could wait until fall and a "get away" trip was too expensive and hard on the nervous sytem. The last choice for an ideal vacation would be the great outdoors. Outdoor recreation is not only fun, but it is educational and healthy. As in any form of recreation, the outdoors has many hazards. Getting lost in the wilderness, poisonous reptiles, insects or plants, fire, water, climbing, firearms, sharp cutting implements and falls are some of the dangers associated with camping and outdoor recreation. Whenever you travel, dangers will be lurking underfoot and overhead. Some of them will kill. Any one of them will ruin a well-planne- d vacation. Preparing for an outdoor recreation trip is extremely important. A planning list of items to take along will form in your mind if you sit down and carefully envision each activity for every day of the trip. Make sure you will be completely equipped in the way of bedding, food, utensils, shelter and accessories. Of extreme importance is adequate emergency equipment such as a first aid kit, snake bite kit, flashlight with extra batteries, compass, warm clothing, insect repellant and perhaps a portable fire extinguisher. Just as important is getting the car in shape by having it serviced and safety checked. Don't try to squeeze one more trip out of those old tires. If the tread is worn to of an inch, or likely to be before the trip is over, replace them. one-sixteen- Some of these dangers can be eliminated, but others must be recognized and avoided. Dermatitis caused by actinic rays, evidenced by dilation of the capillaries and even overstrained kidneys possibly developing into toxemia or shock and even death, is the much joked about "sunburn." The outdoors will produce a bumper crop of blistered, aching, bleeding vacationers. Possibly millions will fall victim to poison ivy, snakes, chiggers, ticks, spiders, drownings and even to good old Sol himself. Everything 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. confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. A th Get the house ready for your absence in advance. Get the yard work done and secure outdoor furniture, etc., so that when the time comes, all you have to do is lock the door. Most of all, don't forget the highway perils that are always prevalent during the summer months when all those crazy vacationers and tourists are out and about, free from work and taking part in their intermission - resting? Have a safe, enjoyable vacation. 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