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Show New Carpets Highlight Hospital Beautification A vast beautification program is presently underway at the Dugway US Army Hospital, and when completed will cost approximately $18,0(X). The improvements include the addition of new carpeting throughout the hospital, 39 pairs of drapes, 48 new wall pictures, and two color television sets for the ward. THE INITIAL idea for the hospital improvements originated with former Hospital Commanding Officer Col. Richard B. Stuart who is now at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Cpt. Newel O. Payne Jr., hospital Supply Chief, served as project (hair-me- n and directed the purchasing and installation of the new equipment. based The carpeting is designed not only to improve the overall appearance of the hospital, but also decrease the maintenance cost and the noise. The new Carpeting has certainly increased the morale of the hospital and will ultimately prove g to be a distinct device for better care of the patients; that is, now less time will lie taken for hallway maintenance and upkeep, and more time may be devotd ed to the patients, states Lieutenant Edmund J. Sebastian, hospital supply. In addition to the main corridors, the floor covering is being placed in the Executive Doctors Offices, Offices, nylon-rubb- Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird has announced that the outlook for the $2 billion in pay raises and benefits President Nixon proposed for the military in fiscal year 1972 is dimming. Laird blames the possible pay raise loss to budgetary pressures. er labor-savin- Sec-mi- CLEAN SWEEP PVT. Alan Hammer, Eye Clinic, vacthe new carpet that is currently being placed throughout the hospital. All of the hospital personnel take part in maintaining the carpet and keeping it clean. A uums colors are lieing used in the Celestial Autumn, hospital. Regent Blue, Vulcan Green, and Stardust Blue are the most prominent colors with Radiant Red, Tangerine, Peacock, and other colors being used in the individual ward rooms. IN DISCUSSING the potential cutback, Laird said, Im most hopeful that we can move forward with the program of that magnitude but there are going to be some budgetary pressures around here. He said that of the $2 billion, about 15 percent was earmarked for benefits. That would mean a pay raise in FY 1972 of aliout $1.7 billion. When asked aliout the $2 billion proposed by the President in his April 23 draft message, Laird said that first he must consider the last pay increase which was the result of the postal settlement. It was retroactive to last January 1, and he faces the problem of finding $900 million to pay for it in the last two quarters of the current fiscal year. DISCUSSINC THE annual military pay raises which have come as a result of civilian government worker salary hikes, Laird said, It doesnt do the Department of Defense much good if we don't get them funded, and you have to take them out of the hide of your other programs. lie apparently fears that of the tight budget restrictions, the $2 billion mentioned by the President, as well as this year's raise, might result in the diminution of other protrrams. Secretary Laird readily admitted that our highest priority is to get the increase in the lower grades and we are trying to move on the sea pay proposition. THE . BILL for the lower grades is the one submitted by the Administration to give a 20 percent pay hike to enlisted men with fewer than two years active duty, beginning next January. Congress has not moved on it as yet. The sea pay proposal would give Navy men on ship considerable extra pay monthly, depending on the length of time they have spent at sea. EVERYONE in the hospital deserves thanks and recognition, says Lt. Sebastian. .Without the help of the enlisted men and nurses, the job could have never been done. It was literally a massive joint effort cm everyones part to assist in the completion of the project. The hospital improvements are part of the national program for the Beautification and Renovation of Clinic Areas and Medical Facilities that was recently approved by the Surgeon Generals Office The Civil Service Commisin Washington, D.C. sion has submitted to Congress The project is presently about 85 percent complete an Administration proposal for the improved, permanent sysand should lie finished by tem for adjusting the salaries 1. CSC NEW CARPETING Part of the Hospital Beautification Program includes new carpeting in the Ward area where each room is covered in a different color carpet. First Lieutenants Sheila Paulson (standing) and Verna Roller feel that the carpeting not only makes the Ward quieter, but much more pleasing and comfortable. multi-colore- d The DESERET SAMPLER, Fri Aug. 14, 1970 Laird Feels 72 Pay Raise Looking Dim Oc-toli- er - NEW FACE ON THE COMMISSARY Workman can lie seen going about their tasks of putting up a covered area in front of the commissary sales store. way and drive-u- When Is An 'Antique9 Antique? U.S. Customs Has the Answer Wives Clubs Introduce Military Travel Guide What is an antique? Time was when U.S. Customs declared that an antique, All U.S. military wives' clulis lar interest to the retired serviceto lie admitted duty free, had to lie manufactured prior to 1830. For rugs aud carpets the date was 1701, and for violins, violas, have lieen given the opportunity man who does considerable travvioloncellos and double basses, 1801. to participate in a world-wid- e eling. The book, designed to fit Miliin all car glove compartments, the introduce All of that has changed. Tixlay, Customs says an antique is to program an antique when it is KM) years old. There is an exception for tary Travel Guide, a booklet contains autovon and commercial published to lieuefit servicemen telephone numliers along with ethnographic objects made in traditional aboriginal styles. These and their families. must lie only 50 years old to merit duty free status. specific listings for 12 emergency iHxik in for is and assistance facilities. There are which The are given special unique guide imported Antiques that it lists all Army, Navy, Air are additional sections on food handling by Customs import specialists. Force, and Marine facilities lo- and sales, automotive and recreAntiques imported for personal use can lie expedited through Customs by showing an inspector a seller's certification indicatcated in the continental U.S. It ation services. Many recreational features such things as the sites operated by the military ing the age of the object. number and locution of all mili- separate from the post or base IF a certification isnt available, there are Customs experts who can pass on antiques without delay. Even when a seller's tary liases, posts, und stations in are given. eaeh state, and liest routes to the certification is furnished, however, this does not necessarily preMilitary Travel Guide will main gate, as well as the services eventually lie stocked in exclude a thorough Customs examination iu order to establish the available to a visitor with a valid changes but p reliably not liefore authenticity and validity of the claim for antiquity. next year. For its introduction, identification card. It is wise to lie sure of the seller, not only for Customs pursales are lieing limited to a A group of service wives staposes, but also for your protection. After all, it is not very pleationed in Washington, D.C. com- wives clulis share in the profit" sant to find out that the antique you purchased had liven manue factured only a few days liefore yon Imught it! program. The book will sell for piled and published the lxxik after noting the niunlier of $1.25. Individuals having an imIf the reWatch out for antiques that have lieen military persons who said such a mediate need or questions perpairs were made within three years aud required a large amount should . of material, you will have to pay duty on the cost of those repairs. guide was desperately needed by taining to the document ' The liest advice in buying antiques is the same advice you the serviceman and his family. contact MTG, 4433 Warren should oliserve in all purchases. Be sure of the honesty of the The lxxik will also lie of particu Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. seller. If you are not certain, find a knowledgeable person who will hxik the item over and issue a certification as to its age. Michael B. Davies has lieen James M. Luce has been It also is worth noting that paintings, pastels, drawings, and sketches, executed wholly by hand, are free of duty. So are promoted to First Lieutenant, promoted to Specialist Four. 1 LT Davies is assigned to the SP4 Luce is assigned to the engravings, etchings, lithographs, woodcuts and other prints, printed tainance Division. and Morale Division. by hand. Most original art in anv form is included in the Customs free list. (AFPS). 144-pag- d. . ) Main-Welfa- Proposes Annual Adjustment, re Improved Salaries and the Advisory Committee. prove his proposed action. Should this time frame for the present Management and Budget, conCONCRESS would monitor the Congress sider the views of employee ordisapprove, the the proposal provides that Fedwould President have to make eral salary adjustments would the and Federal officials, policies practices ganizations, lie made in January of 1971 in the proposed law, and the adjustment called for unand other experts on the analysis law. der the and 1972. CSC-OMwould enact in the law and pay proposals in the permanent changes BEGINNING in 1972, the menilx-r- s Federal as deem emIf employee and recommend organizaof Federal white-collto necessary. report, BLS lie would tions consulted in anv year the President detersurvey would be moved up fully the President the action he ployees. THE PROPOSAL vests in the should take on the schedules re- mines that the adjustment requir- on survey coverage, the salary to the Spring, and adjustments ed by the law is not appropriate comparison process, and the would lie made in Octolier, six President the responsibility for commended. Ixeause of a national emergency adjustments required to achieve months after the survey. in making annual adjustments The President would adjust or ecixiomic conditions affect- comparability with private enFederal salary rates derived with in policies conformity pay achis and schedules the proposal would apply under salaries. report the basmust he ing terprise general welfare, approved by Congress and to all categories of Federal emAt present, surveys of salaed on surveys conducted liy the tion to the Congress liefore Oc- notify Congress of the alternative ries in the private sector are ployees paid at statutory rates Statistics tal ier 1 each year. He would action he proposes to take. Conof Labor Bureau liv BLS as of the end except postal workers. would conducted then the have gress opand furnish to (BLS). Congress reports of each to or June year. Following 'disap The proposal places upon the recommendations of CSCOMB portunity approve President's agent the responsibility to consult with employee organizations on specific matters relating to salary adjustments. Further, it provides for review of these actions by an impartial body which will resolve any remaining issues or which will recommend to the President the means of resolving such issues. As submitted to Congress the proposal would (1) Afford an appropriate role to the President, the Congress, and Federal emin the ployee organizations tlie Extend of (2) setting pay. comparability concept emlxxlied in the 19(12 and 1967 pay laws and thereby keep Federal workers pay comparable with salaries paid by employers outside of Government. (3) Reduce to a maximum of 6 months the time lag lietween a pay survey and the effective date of a Federal salary adjustment. (4) Create ail Advisory Committee on Federal Salaries, ail impartial lxxly of three non- - government members appointed by the President to serve terms. THE OFFICE of Management and Budget and the Civil Service Commission would continue to serve jointly as the President's agent. They would consult fully with employee organizations on BLS salary survey coverage, comparability methods, and results, and would recommend salary adjustments to the President. The Committee Advisory would review annual recommenLu J. Stockham, Biological Division, Clinton ALMOST 100 YEARS ) Having a combined total of 98 years service dations of the Civil Service William and R. Facilities Y'adeskic, Log Support Division are shown Gillicrt Division, West, Cixiper, Supply Division, Commission and the Office of with Colonel Max Etkin, DTC commander during retirement ceremonies for the four held July 31. B ar Mrs. Virginia Meek, hospital supply specialist, hangs one of PRETTY AS A PICTURE the 48 new pictures acquired by the hospital under the new beautification program. The pictures will lie located througluiut the facility in offices,' examination rooms, and wailing nxims. walk- p (L-R- t .4 |