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Show HILL TOP TIMES' PageC August 24,1979 (3 0 , ! Richard was also prohibited from driving on public roads for 30 days. He could have been sentenced to one year in jail plus a $1,000 this article was based on a under South Dakota law, case hypothetical same consequences could be substantially the expected in most states.) . " (Although fine. The conviction in civilian court was only part of Richard's problem. City officials reported the incident to the base and his driving privileges were suspended for one year, the minimum required by Air Force regulations. An unfavorable information file was also with four Sgt. Richard Dow, a years' service, joined a few friends for some drinks at their favorite night spot. Though he didn't know it, his last drink level enough raised Richard's 0.10 percent to make him legally drunk blood. alcohol in his He hopped in his car and headed home. Aware of his condition, he was careful to observe the speed limit and to drive blood-alcoh- on-ba- se ol established, cautiously. However, he was forced to swerve to avoid hitting a motorcyclist who had run a stop sign. Unfortunately, a policeman saw Richard swerve but didn't see the cyclist. The officer stopped Richard to talk to him, observed his condition and administered a field sobriety test. The officer then asked him test. Richard might to take a blood-alcohtest. If he had, his this to take have refused license could have been revoked for one year. test and the The results of the blood-alcohofficer's testimony were enough to convict Richard for driving while intoxicated. He was fined $350 despite the efforts of his attorney, who charged an additional $250 for taking the case. Besides spending a night in jail, Richard was sentenced to 30 additional days in jail. Although the confinement was suspended, he was put on probation for a year. womtiob 3Y(i.5rUDY U.fc MAPE BY PPT. OF TKAN&., national highway traffic safety admin. Federal Women's Day, Aug. 26, commemorates the contributions of working women. It should be more than a day to look back on past accomplishments, many as there have been. Women have worked for the since this government and the military was a collection of loose colonies. country It should be more than a day to measure how far women have progressed today. The Air Force has always been a leader in equal opportunity. The highest ranking civilian woman in the military today is Undersecretary of the Air Force Antonia Handler Chayes. Federal Women's Day should be a day to reaffirm, the goals of our country and government to provide a chance for everyone to work, to succeed or fail on one's individual abilities. We are entering a time when the young adults from the baby boom of the 1950s are being replaced by those from the dwindling birth rate of the 1960s. There are fewer young men today, and the numbers are expected to continue to decline into the 1980s. The solution is at hand, however: expanded use of women. The Air Force is continuing efforts to increase the numbers of its civilian and military women. Presently, 32 percent of civilian employees are women. The majority of them work in general-schedul- e fields, most in grades 1 through 4, in secretarial or clerical jobs. Historically, few women have pursued careers in the wage-grad- e area. Wage-grad- e jobs are now being emphasized to women. The Air Force also plans to double the number of military women by 1984. While almost 90 percent of enlisted women are s or below, and almost 95 percent of women line officers are company grade, the numbers of higher ranking women are expected to increase. This isn't just a numerical increase. The number of jobs open to women include all officers' career fields and all but four enlisted specialties. Today there are more enlisted women in aircraft maintenance than in personnel and twice as many women in avionics as there are dental assistants. Increasing opportunities for women are not just a matter of supporting equal treatment. It's sound business. (AFNS) E-4- safety. How hurt can you get on a puny And don't worry about pedestrians or vehicles that happen to get in your way. You can dodge them and if not, it'll probably be nothing too serious. Then, while you're riding, weave in and out of traffic. It's a blast dodging speeding autos, skimming past startled people on the sidewalk, forcing that truck behind you to traffic lane. pass in the Pull a wheelie or demonstrate your ability to slalom around telephone poles. You'll look really tough, except no one will notice because it's nighttime and your bike doesn't have any reflectors and you're dressed in dark clothing. Run stop signs, ride on the sidewalks, careen down busy alleys, turn without side of the signalling, ride on the left-han- d r? on-comi- ng Bicycle riding is easy. You just hop on and pedal away, streaking down hills, speeding through tight corners and weaving around obstacles without a care. You can go as fast as your legs will take you and get there with or without a good road. Forget the traffic regulations or personal Everything advertised in the Hill Top Times 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 previously an additional $1,500. An insurance rate increase of more than 100 percent isn't unusual. Altogether the expenses of Richard's DWI reached over $2,000. The example of this hypothetical story is not confined to Richard's age, grade or sex. The legal consequences of driving while intoxicated can include serious harm to any driver's career, lifestyle and bank account. (AFNS) two-wheele- i his three-yea- r period the conviction would remain on his insurance record. This cost him ol : spoiling unblemished military record and delaying his promotion to E-- 5 for at least six months. Thus, Richard lost at least $102.60 a month (the difference between E-- 4 and E-- 5 at that time) and spent $25 a month in transportation costs, not to mention not being able to drive on base. When Richard's insurance company was informed of the conviction, his rates were increased from $470 to $970 a year for the ol tru wnce of . Expene high for drunk driving MEET TUB PRUbJKBN PRIVEK MOST UKBLY TO KILL YOU IT 8 ft B (o road it's all right. , You're only on a bike and the police aren't around, and everyone knows you've got your stuff together when it comes to biking. Feel free to take the other person's personal safety into your careless hands. That's right think and act like a kid. Then when you get a citation from the police, or some painful scrapes and bruises, or even a broken arm or leg; or when you crash into that person who didn't see you coming; or possibly, even something worse like taking a truck head on: remember, biking is easy and should be done the right way all the time. All it takes is a little consideration and common sense for you and those around and safety rules set for laws Follow the you. arid maybe you'll find out just how much fun biking really is. (AFNS) two-wheele- rs MorMedia Sales, Inc., 1150 West Riverdale Road, or Ogden, Utah 84403. Telephone Ogden classified to ads mail Send P.O. 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