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Show Friday, October 16, 1964 THE PARSON Page 3 . 'Dsan Robinson Accepts Post In Turkey The 328th General Hospital Unit, Army Reserve, Fort Douglas, is losing one of its officers to the United States Information Agency. Captain David L. Robinson, 1178 4th Ave., Salt Lake City, leaves October 5th for a short by G. B. Lee Barker Are you aware that Columbus Day has come and gone? Are you aware that the natal day of the Western Hemisphere has passed with nary a voice raised in song to celebrate such a festive occasion? Without a doubt Columbus was in a unique position. Here he is, heading for the East Indies, and he cant find them. That's pretty embarrassing, you know. Nobody likes a smart aleck who spends all that money and then cant even find the East Indies! In fact, its incredible. So, realizing the embarrassing situation in which he would find himself in encountering King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, he had to make an important decision. His first thought was to just kid around with the royalty and make fun of their names, and keep the subject matter light. But, he decided, that would be a little foolhardy to assume. He had to do a lot of talking just to get the capital and equipment to make the voyage; therefore, wouldnt it be a nice thing to compliment his benefactors with good news. Yes. Why not call these the outlying islands of the East Indies? After all, no one else knew the truth, save his crew, and he could simply promise to cut their rum ration, if they blabbed on him. Its not the- purpose of armchair historians to knock our great American heroes (Sasaraque included). Rather, the truth, be it ever so painful must be training period in ington, D.C., before beginning his new career as director of courses at the USIA binational center in Ankara, Turkey. Robinson received a direct commission with the U.S. Army Captain AW.'.VAVbVi 'V . hjrJj cj... v fpu t , XlY- --' r - shown. Well, somehow Christopher Columbus made another voyage or two, and eventually landed on the continent. Must be a big East Indy,' he thought, so he in 1951 during the Korean Conflict, and served as Chief Psychiatric social worker. Mental Hygiene Consultation Service, Camp Breckinridge Kentucky. He joined the Fort Douglas Reserve unit in 1961 and has served as social worker. Public Information Officer, and unit historian. x - p t Mr. Robinson, bom in Chicago, Illinois, earned t it? his A.B. degree in philosophy at Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, and his M.A. degree in social work from the University of Buffalo in 9. He also had additional study at Columbia Un- called the natives Indians. That has caused immense confusion since. Now we learn that Leif But back to the truth Erickson discovered this place centuries before Columbus saw sails below the horizon. How disheartening. Yet, we still doggedly cling to the old ways, ... M w BQ5. Wurlitzer ' I if s fa. S O' i! f.lUSBG i !Z Accessories - Instruments Records Music i -- Piano and Organs Story and Clark Pianos Sohmer Pianos Lowrey Organs 4 stores to serve you a r . L.JO. . L I Mall-Ut- House-Cotton- wood 46 (Hyland Plaza) HU6-75- CR8-26- 21 OGDEN E. 8th So. EL5-70- 52 75 2478 Wash. Blvd. Rexall DRUG Comer of 1 1 th East and 1 7th South School Supplies Gifts Greeting Cards Stationery Rexall Try schussbooming in Colorado! Take a in Arizona! Fly home for the weekend! Wherever youre headed. Frontier flies you there fast at a big 40 sun-bre- ak If youre under 22, all you need is a Frontier Identification Card to fly first class anywhere on Frontiers system ... at a saving of 40 of the regular fare. Reservations confirmed at the time of ticket 11-sta- purchase. Join thedub! Get your Frontier Identification Card now. For complete and NAME BRAND PRODUCTS PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Be Sure To Atlc About Our STUDENT DISCOUNT! He is a wood Presbyterian New 5 Minute Self Service Car Wash te 484-43- 93 Complete, Accurate College. member of the Cotton- for the special girl? FEATURING QUALITY Fhone .J Car look sharp discount. KING and PAGE ster A. Music Co. ah iversity in 1954 and 1955. For the last five years Mr. Robinson was dean of students at Westmin- Church Salt Lake Y.M.C. ... Sugar 19-4- fra is and celebrate Columbus Day. ' after I think we should all, who else in 1492 was getting over 600 miles to a gallon? E3AQ7 Wash- information, call your travel agent or Frontier Airlines. mx?iiJi?Ainf3n5 going places! FRONTIER FLIES TO DENVER EL PASO PHOENIX TUCSON SALT LAKE CITY KANSAS CITY JACKSON MINOT rapid city and most every place in between great falls ONLY 251 Present this ad for a FREE chamois with your next car wash. 1172 Wilmington Ave. (2190 So.) |