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Show Page October 24, 1980 HILL TOP TIMES 24 Acock getf s ISiroirase Stf ir for coy rpge dtoriing WW10 An camera aircraft reconnaissance But Mr.. Acock may not have ever received his medal if his son hadn't refreshed the repairman in the Directorate of Maintenance was presented the Bronze Star Oct 9 for actions during World War. II. Ogden resident John H. Acock received the medal 36 years after his courage under fire and devotion to duty earned the award. On Sept. 11, 1944, a company of infantry was pinned down by enemy machine gun fire near Scarpia, Italy. The forward observer, then a Technician Fifth Grade, was called forward to transmit the position of the enemy guns. He went forward under bursts of fire from enemy guns and assisted in setting up the unit's Army's memory. About a year ago, John Acock, Jr., noticed a letter order for a Bronze Star hanging on the wall in his father's house but no medal was search, the Army confirmed the letter order and forwarded a citation and medal for presentation. The Bronze Stat was presented by Ogden Air Logistics Center Vice Commander Brig Although the enemy had direct observation on his position and he was constantly exposed their fire, Technician Acock stayed at the post until the enemy guns were destroyed or to eight-mont- IT US ) I IT, I, 21 2H 22 2 i ill ... .. 21 7 :l 21 it 12 f 7 va Y 7 J- T ' I' ! 2 i 21 2" - 1 3 2T f '" ""' LUUftUIIIWM1111 -- " - n"'ifff " I 2 :? ;$ ! "- - ' 0 D - "7 N nmxma h Gen. A. Paul Bruno. silenced. Gary Giles, base postal officer, sends a message over the new high speed digital facsimile machine which Is currently In full operation. (US. Air Force Photo) Transmits instantly , a privilege Votimg is ' S U n t' father. After an . I lit 4 displayed. Maj. John Acock, Jr., an executive officer for a helicopter maintenance battalion with the 101st Airborne Division stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky., checked with the HQ Army office that processes awards and decorations, asking them to research the situation so that the Star could finally be presented to his radio. ....... 2 . iiiin Transmission over Autovon or WATS lines is just short of instant and the received document is an exact replica of the transmitted document, including graphs and The 2849th Administrative Communications Branch has a new. generation Electro Mail high speed digital facsimile machine used to send urgent mail quickly. . The Electro Mail transceiver combines digital technology with ordinary telephone lines to send hard copy communications from one location to another electronically. The new machine is used to transmit unclassified correspondence needing delivery in one day or less and is tied to circuits at Hq AFLC, all ALCs, ASD and Newark Station. charts. The automatic feeder accepts all thicknesses of originals from onion skin to card stock, and all sizes up to 8V2" x 14". even in mixed stocks. , The Electro Mail equipment is located in 2849th DAACS, building 180, room 124. more information call Ext. For 3252. r Anana. Mir ROWAVfcO' VCN Never Before Has Amana Quality Been Offered At A Price Like This. 3 DAYS ONLY Radiant heat and convection-styl- e gives cooking. Only Jenn-A- ir you both in the same oven Subject It full-siz- e, Merchandise & SOUTH MAIN CLEARFIELD 825 1626 dual-us- e even saves energy. 27 ML-- 3 in Stock 22 oven gives you radiant heat for regular baking and convection cooking. roasting, and with just a flip of the switch, professional-styl- e lower temperatures. at faster and cook A power-drive- n stream of heated air lets you and roast brown Even meats straight from the freezer juicy in up golden the same time as thawed meats. And, convection cooking reduces meat shrinkage while ' retaining more natural juices and flavor. Jenn-Air- 's . Oct. 24, 25, to Model THE FURNITURE PEOPLE' ' D 0 D D dual-us- e Jenn-Air- 's oven also has an Accdejjted CJganing cycle that cleans many times faster. See this magnificent cooking instrument at Smed ley's D Plumbing and Heating JENN-AI- R D YOURS UOYJ FOR ONLY Reg. $029.00 C D D 08369 This homo D (ED D C7CIDD VHnCJOPDDDDD b spotbss and CLEAN throughout in an oxcolbnt noighborhood. Large kitchen with lots of cupboard and counter space plus china cabinets. 3 Bedrooms, l Baths Many, Many Sharp Features Full basement 0 Assumable loan. $78,500. r . D AND 747 E. IIVY. 193 ASSOCIATES O (East of Hill Field Runway) LAYTOiJ - forff AppulHtmerit ''(SITAIter a 1- -1 u D D 0 D a '5i 63D South 3C3 Ecit Koysvilb q |