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Show Page November HILL TOP TIMES 2 22, 1978 1 DoD JET puts Toyota onnors wcrnod of sticking cnfitbmonts into effect fhrottb 1971-197- injury or damage, NHTSA warns accidents could result from loss of control of vehicles speed. Preliminary investigation indicates an exhaust heat tube (sometimes called the stovepipe) may be the culprit in gumming up throttle mechanisms. NHTSA urges owners who have experienced hard starting, rough idling or stalling to have these parts checked for cracking. OWNERS WHO HAVE experienced the throttle-stickin- g problem should report the incident to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Reports should include model, year and vehicle identification number and should be addressed to NHTSA, Office of Defects Investigation, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590. (AFNS) toy reform provisions for rotiroos told The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 signed by President Carter contains a number of key provisions for service members. A MAJOR ITEM of interest to retirees is the limit placed on combined civil service salary and military retirement annuity to an amount that does not exceed executive level V currently $47,500. In addition, regular officers will still be required to forfeit 50 adjusted percent of all retired pay in excess of $4,532 of cost for increases. living semiannually Turkey AP0 parcel service open cgsin The Turkish government has removed its prohibition against APO parcel service, thus opening the way for immediate mail service to and from APO addresses in Turkey. VETERANS PREFERENCE RIGHTS for ficers will be eliminated Oct. 1, 1980. An executive branch civilian employment ceiling has been set which limits Fiscal Year 1979 and 1980 employment levels to the Sept. 30, 1977, level. At present the impact of this ruling on strength levels is not known. (AFNS) a ! r. ' Air Force people selected for short overseas tours after Nov. can apply to return to their current duty station, or apply for subsequent assignment to an overseas long tour. (AFNS) AUG, AFRES The embargo was originally imposed Sept. 15, 1975 and was lifted temporarily during three Christmas seasons. (AFNS) T" - troops opt for cctivo duty More than 700 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve officers have tried civilian life and dfcided they would rather come back on active duty. (AFNS) U.S. forces get EngHsh-bngusg- TV e On Nov. 1, the Air Force began providing American Forces network television service to ten military installations in the Kanto Plain area of central Japan via a recently completed microwave relay system. For the first time, more than 35,000 U.S. forces personnel and their dependents can receive e programs. (AFNS) English-languag- into end you'll soil short Savo-Pa- y Air Force finance officials remind members that if they dip balance of leave, they are selling into their Save-Pa- y Save-Pay is a quick reference term to themselves short. describe days of leave earned before Sept. 1, 1976. On that date a law went into effect that changed the way members who are released from active service are paid for accrued lea ve.( AFNS) Buy i'Ou hmm fho Ci tit.. ) , 'it i ft it Lightweight - Require No Structural Changes or Foundations Ideal for the t if TV tho 1st of tho Year LICENSED CONTRACTOR SERVICES AVAILABLE OFFER UNLIMITED A. ' ' v rr;, ,. vr' , .; OPPORTUNITIES FOR t J r ' ''' ADDING COLOR & ACCENT TO WALLS EXTERIOR, INTERIOR. AND FIREPLACES ' 'S'vf 1 1 4 4 Compfofo lino of Firophcos & Fireplace Facing Sfovos Free Standing Fireplace Our vjorh is cava'it up - And vjo'ro Hccdy To Sorvo You fJOlVf Complete Lino cf Uath'3 Buildins Stona Avai!2b!3 ORDER YOUR STORM VJIHDOWS IN A VARIETY OF COLORS & SIZES r0R WHITER 11 BY G.S. HARRIS CO., INC. 731-279- PRODUCTS 2795 PENN. AVE. ay 1 lr.crcs-- 0 -- 1 Options given for short tour selectees BY G.S. HARRIS CO., IMC. y 5,5G0 cr.ds Dee 21-d- Dip Air Force officials said local post offices are being alerted as quickly as possible. Members are urged to check with their local post offices. of- e test for Some 5,500 Air Force men and women from SAC, TAC and ANG units have joined the U.S. and British Navy in a combat exercise set in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. The test of combat readiness concludes Dec. 4. (AFNS) NHTSA SAID IT HAS RECEIVED eight consumer reports of the throttle sticking. Although none involved THE PENTAGON has been pushing hard all summer to get this entitlement approved by Congress. (AFPS) field-grad- Rosdfnoss vehicle is driven. 3, 2, ir5 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3 Toyota Corolla and (NHTSA) warns owners of Carina vehicles with 1600cc engines that throttles of these autos may stick suddenly in the open position while the The Department of Defense has promptly put into effect Junior Enlisted Travel (JET) entitlements passed by Congress in its final flurry of business during its last session. BASICALLY. THE MEASURE accords to all enlisted persons the NCO and officer privileges of having the government pay for transportation of their dependents, car and household goods when ordered overseas on "accompanied" tours. Previously, E-- E-- E-- E-- 4 personnel (less than two years service) did not rate "accompanied" tours. TO HAVE THE GOVERNMENT foot the bill, lower grade enlisted personnel must have orders specifying "accompanied" tour status. As in the past, NCOs and officers also must have "accompanied" overseas orders to receive the government transportation entitlement. Junior enlisted members already overseas who extend and change their tour status from "unaccompanied" to "accompanied" can get the government to pay their way back dependents, car and 1,500 pounds household goods. l, 1 f iZ - KOVV! ,'v, 3 - OGDEN 4141 RIVERDALE ROAD 394-452- 9 |