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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
2
An editorial argues that enduring military strength rests on honor and integrity, not only on weapons. It cites historic battles to show true military greatness comes from individuals who uphold duty, refuse personal advantage, and guard their moral standards.
Anthony J. Struzik of the Supply and Transportation Directorate earned a certificate of achievement and bronze lapel pin for service in the Vietnam combat area from July 9 to Oct. 10. LTC Spicher presented the awards. Gen Besson of AMC conveyed appreciation for his service.
AMC has grown through Vietnam’s war as logistics chief, supplying over 500 000 troops with weapons and materiel. General Frank S. Besson Jr says challenges have hastened AMC’s maturity. Depots handle about 500 000 requisitions monthly, delivering a different item every seven seconds to Southeast Asia.
Twenty three Boy Scouts from Troop No 25 and Scoutmaster Ralph Hill of Dundee toured the depot hosted by Troop No 84 under CWO William H. Wheatley and Scout Master David Rose. They saw firefighting demonstrations at the fire house and a lecture on blasting cap safety by MSG Weston T. Whitthouse of the 143rd Explosive Ordnance Det. The visit included tours of Special Services wood working photography and electronics and ended with a retreat ceremony and alp hagetti supper at the consolidated transient field mess hosted by SFC William F. Scanlon.
Catholic services listed with Mass times 06465 and 1215 hours Catholic confessions 15 minutes before Masses Protestant Sunday School 0945 hours and worship 1100 hours Jewish services Fridays 2100 hours film program Wednesdays 1900 hours transportation to Post Chapel provided. Tomorrow meditation stresses preparation and prayer. PRAYER text included.
Auto safety groups estimate 8000 lives saved annually if seat belts are used. Despite more cars having belts, usage remains low due to comfort, effort, and perceived speed. A Sweden survey of 28,700 accidents found lap and shoulder belts in 90 percent of vehicles but only 25 percent of drivers and 30 percent of front-seat passengers wore them, with belts improving odds in crashes.
The notice lists Good Conduct Awards for exemplary behavior and fidelity. Names include John J. Colucciello CPL 1A Esc Gd Co with service 16 Jan 67 to 19 Jan 69. Michael J. Holden SSG 1A Esc Gd Co 17 Jan 67 to 16 Jan 69. Charles R. Partee SP5 1A Esc Gd Co 2 Feb 61 to 1 Feb 69. Robert D. Volpe SP5 HQ CO 14 Jan 66 to 13 Jan 69. Thomas L. Sexton SP5 HQCO 17 Jan 66 to 16 Jan 69. Michael Belkin CPL 1A Esc GdCo Mar 67 to 17 Jan 69. Earl T. SFC HQ CO 3 Dec 66 to 2 Dec 68. Jerry R. Lambert S8GPIHQCO listed for second award.
The Depot Dispatch is a monthly publication by 1-7 Publishing Corporation Interlaken New York serving Seneca Army Depot personnel. It notes Army Photos unless labeled otherwise and requests news items photos and material through the depot public information office and provides advertising contact details at Ovid Gazette Interlaken.
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