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Show ix THE SAMPLER . Thursday, September 16y 1982 ask a SP4 Is it Bloomingbirds or the exchange these Im no prude, blue. nose, killjoy prevert. But the other day I was visiting one of those sprawling shopping centers in Salt Lake City. Gnawing pangs of hunger drove me into one of those donut shoppes (that's the way they spell it). I asked for a cinnamon donut, ah, doughnut and a cup of coffee. Being weary of foot, I went out into the mall, sat down to enjoy that donut and coffee and watch the world go by. Now you know that means . . . look at the parade of ladies. My wife wasnt with me, so I could take longer looks, at least longer looks than when I'm with her, anyway. Now Im getting old, granted. Old enough to remember when the only person who wore sneakers without socks was the guy who had no socks. But holy mackeral, that parade was something else. Slacks with cowboy hats on the outside, shorts with cowboy boots, and what the heck are those furry things that go from ankle to the knee, worn over slacks, that make the wearer look like Big Bird without feathers? Now Im reasonably sure none of these folks I ''saw would have paraded through the mall with just their underthings on . . . yet, how many I saw with tight, white, almost sheer slacks on and dark colored underwear. Or the mesh blouse over a bra. Then there is the one without a bra. She gives me that you should be behind bars, you prevert, you," look because I had the unmitigated gall to take one quick glance. If I didn't it would be like going to a burlesque show and sitting with my back to the stage. . Remember the donut? The 'GO BLOOEY MWT A OKI... Xmmmr sweet young thing behind the counter has. on a blouse that is a little loose, a little low cut and I want that cinnamon donut that is in the bottom of that case. The key word is bottom, J really do ..like cinnamon donuts. Ask my all-gla- ss wife, on second thought dont even mention this to my wife. , ' Back to the donut, the cinnamon donut, the case,' the girl and the blouse. I have walked up to her, looked her in the eye, and with the innocence of a all-gla- ss two-year-ol- d, asked for that cinnamon donut. No problem, right? Wrong! What do I do now. If I continue to look straight ahead, even with the innocence of a to d, everyone within a hundred miles I am a dirty old man, a prevert. So I turn a discreetly away, fold my hands, look towards the ceiling and whistle a verse of A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody", and she hands me a glazed donut. Want to know my favorite one? Why do you gals go to all extremes to look pretty for some occasions, and yet go shopping with your hair up in pin curlers? Some look like a survivor of a tornado in a Radio Shack or a NASA engineer's nightmare. One more before you call Jack Jackson. Have you ever come up behind two ladies in line at a fast food place, and hear the conversation? Now these ladies are plump, overweight, oh, shoot, they are fat. They spend five minutes deciding on a diet salad, order a slice of apple pie with two scoops of ice cream, and then find it beyond their belief that the restaurant doesn't have saccharin for their coffee. Don't get me wrong. I love you all. I really do. 4 Tm P ny ;bh... era urf two-year-ol- HriU.' Hw be of Stanley, talking afre.. by SSG Phil Hale When are we going to stop being told that the Post Exchange is such a great benefit and when are the powers that be going to realize that one good reason so many young soldiers and airmen are into financial difficulty is they are being weaned on champagne with a bread and water salary. I would like to state that this commentary in no way is meant to impinge the many fine people who'' work here at the Dtigway Exchange or at exchanges through- -' out the world it is meant to draw attention to what I feel is gross mismanagement of. what once was a major benefit to the soldiers and airmen throughout ... idity of decided we can't do without lately? A recent message for editors .to promote the latest catalog lists: Norman Rockwell collector plates, figurines and books; miniature stoneware birds and animals by Anderson; pewter animals by Manuel De Oliveria and faceted' crystals by Swarvoski. If you're into electronics, look over the home computers by Atari, Texas Instruments, NEC and Commodore or video games and cartridges by Atari; Intellivision and Odyssey. You'll see the latest in stereo components, video equipment. the world. TT . . there are more than 600 photo- When the concept of an exchange was first discussed, it drew upon two valid arguments to justify its existence. (1) GIs were not being paid enough and (2) through collecting buying, items that were necessary for soldiers graphic items to choose from . . . from the most famous manufacturers in the world. Not only are .these necessities not necessary, but all are highly pilferable items likely to leave their rightful owner in the barracks, or if the crook doesnt get them, the movers will, and the tax could be procured cheaper. While the days have passed, the chase the sdme unit for 10-2- ing to try scnooL As one who has attempted to shop the exchange for1 the necessities for twelve years, can honestly say that if the road to town had been blocked, I could not have found what I needed, at the exchange. I am sick and tired of hearing all the great specials at the exchange and the great bargain" that can be found there, AAFES is ripping off every soldier and airman it is chartered to serve and the almighty profit rules, not the service to those who Its high time the serve. Exchange or started competing with Gibsons instead of Saks, Geogio's K-M- art 0 dollars less. AAFES is so involved with high quality, high ticket luxury items that it cannot see clear to procure some of the truly needed necessities of the young soldier, especially ones with families. A fine example is children's clothing - who needs Halston for kids, they need clothes Deriod. At $14 a shirt, the young troop is hurt and outfit his family for or Bloomingdales. Since they are contracting out other jobs on military installations, whats wrong with letting pick up the contract to run K-M- the Exchange? . The Sampler welcomes trasting viewpoints and will make equal space available to responsible replies. Buddies and sisters of World War I meet (continued from page 1) Roche, 84, lives in North Hollywood, California during his term as commander, Roche urged members to wear caps identifying them as WWI veterans at all times. as an Bareheaded, Roche said he is treated ' oldster, another senior citizen. But the minute I put on this cap, wherever I go I am accorded courtesy and asked questions," he said. Their war seems more distant than one lifetime, It was, a war of trenches and mustard gas and mules hauling cannons. Each man received one uniform to last the war, a pup tent tp share and perhaps a pair of shoes. Roche recalls an Army of innocent boys. Surely an Army so young and so naive that it believes it is fighting the war to end all wars never again will be found. . Each Has Story Each of the WWI veterans has a story to tell. Roche's Observation airplane was shot down over France. Laschansky carries a vivid image of going over the top of a trench and discovering a buddys severed hand in the mud. TTieyll talk for hours and hours if youll sit and listen. Theyre so proud of their stories, said Martha Peterson, president of TT arguments remains. Have you taken a good look at the necessities" that Dallas has : . what payer will pay the claim. Or short about the guy whos a little who might be tempted to of commit such a crime, what better place than the barracks. Those of us in the states have found that there is nothing for sale in the store or in the catalog that cannot be found cheaper in any medium sized town or city. One example is the Atari Video game master component which is selling for precisely the same price at JC Penney, Sears, Montgomery Ward and or you guessed it the PX. Yet by visiting a discount outlet which like the PX bases its profit on volume selling, you can pur- the ladies auxiliary. She hasn't yet tired of hearing them. Every story is different; I never hear the same story twice, she said. Peterson, 83, from Trenton, N.J. said the auxiliary is open to wives, widows, sisters, daughters and granddaughters of WWI veterans. Most are wives or widows. We have very, very many widows, said Peterson, a widow since her husband, Ralph, died on Flag Day, in 1950. The Veterans of World War I will die out in a few years, but the auxiliary is expected to evolve into ah organization similar to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Both groups are social, civic and fraternal organizations, and both have a lobby in Congress to push for approval of benefits for WWI veterans. This is the only group to fight a war and t, receive no benefits, said Muriel r ue administrative assistant at the group's national- headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Currently, only 11 percent of all WWI veterans draw any kind of government pen- cry. half-sister-s, - sion, according to Roche. Park-hurs- - Aside from lobbying activities, the veterans spent their time in Des Moines swapping stories, visiting Camp Dodge and holding as many ceremonies and presentations as they can. Were just bearcats for ritual, Roche admitsr Some of these guys can hardly hear or walk," he said. Yet they get up and go through those rituals with so much determination and pride it just makes you want to ' North, Bountiful (exit 1-- 15. at 400 North, Bountiful). Social hour - 6 to 7 pm. (drinks available at cost to imbiber) Dinner 7 to 8 p.m. Visiting and meeting - 8 to 9 p.m. Dancing - 9 p.m. to ? The menu will include salad, roast beef, mixed vegetables, baked potato, beverage. Prepaid reservations are required at a cost of The Sampler The Sampler is published by the Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company of Tooele, Utah as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. 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