Depot Dispatch Editorial Forecast for FY 1973
Colonel Mort reviews FY 1972 gains at the depot noting civilian strength rose from 825 to 877 by May 1 1972. He cites facility upgrades including floors at DSW plant and parking at Gate 7 plus dehumidified warehouse and small arms area refurbishment. He projects a bright FY 1973 with potential small staff increase and new Air Force LOGAIR terminal and SPEEDEX use of Tobyhanna 3300 computer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
DSW
SEAD
Gate 7
EOC
Air Force ‘‘Logair
Tobyhanna
Theme of the Month Legal responsibility of the government employee
Government vehicle use and negligence liability are explained. If driving on official business and negligent, the government bears the liability, shielding employees from suits. Borrowing a government vehicle for personal use incurs personal liability, with the government reclaiming damages.
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Congress
United States
United State
Good Conduct Medal awards listed for multiple soldiers
The following awards recognize exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during the indicated periods. First Award Adderson Stephen H SP4 13 May 71 through 7 Jun 72. Clarence F Dickerson Jr SGT 9 Jan 67 through 8 Jan 70. Second Award Trusher Charles P SP5 17 May 69 through 16 May 72. Third Award Goodwin James SFC 19 Oct 68 through 18 Oct 71. Fourth Award Whitchell Robert E SSG 20 May 68 through 19 May 71. Fifth Award Anderson Robert F SFC 7 Feb 69 through 6 Feb 72. Sixth Award Austin Robert P MSG 2 Jul 65 through 1 Jul 68.
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Adderson
Stephen H
Dickerson
Clarence F. Jr
Trusher
Charles P
Goodwin
James Sfc
Whitchell
Robert E
Ssg
Anderson
Robert F
Sfc
Schulz
Stephen L
Edberg
Dorman
Glenn
Leonard D
Malone
Jimmy A
MacDonald
Philip D
Corbett
Paul A
Elmore
Charles E
Recent Arrivals and CHAMPUS Talk in Rochester Meeting
A list of military personnel with arrival and service dates is presented alongside a report of Mildred Wharton delivering a CHAMPUS advisory at the Rochester Regional Office. Despite rain and bad roads, workers and recruiters attended the June 21 session seeking information and future meeting requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champus
Mildred Wharton
Rochester
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Uniformed Services
Illegal uniform wear warned amid fashion trend
A veteran fined for wearing military parts highlights federal penalties for unauthorized use of uniforms. The article notes a $250 fine or six months in jail and lists items now prohibited when worn with civilian clothing, while allowing stripped jackets and fatigues.
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United States
Canal Zone
Public Health Service
U.S
Alaska community asks for trading stamps for fire truck
CPT JOHN McDERMOTT notes Delta Junction Alaska residents collected over four and a half million coupons in two years. The town seeks five million coupons to obtain a special fire truck for sub zero weather and asks for Betty Crocker S H Blue Chip and Top Value stamps by July 1. Most locals are retired servicemen.
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Delta Junction
Alaska
Betty Crocker
S&h
Protestant and Jewish Services Schedule at Geneva Facility
The notice lists Sunday School and Worship services with nursery for all Sun services except 0830 Mass, followed by Jewish Friday services at Temple Beth El at 2100 hours. Transportation is provided Sunday mornings from Elliot Acres and Lake Housing to the Post Chapel with pick up 0840-0855 and returns 1125-1195. Catholic hours appear under G 125-1135 1938-1345 and Lake Housing times 0920-0980 1100-1110 1150-1200 1310-1315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Beth-El
Geneva
Elliot Acres
Lake
Post
Sympathy extends to Donald Christopher in loss of mother
The note expresses collective sympathy for Donald Christopher as he mourns the passing of his mother, with community members offering support and condolences during this time.
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Donald Christopher
Elmira burial honors COL Wilcox diary of Bilbid POW
A guard detail from Seneca Army Depot saluted COL Wilcox at Elmira burial. Wilcox, born in Elmira, led Easter services during the 1942 siege of Corregidor and was captured five days after. He kept a diary from May 6 1942 to April 1945, a record of those who died at Bilbid POW prison in Manila. He died May 30 in San Diego after about 20 years as a resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Army Depot
Etc. Wilcox
Elmira
Utech
Vandenberghe
Charles Alamino
Dale Harris
Dennis Desper
Wade Bowlin
Edward Bihn
Eugene Raanes
Roosevelt Anderson
Wilcox
Bilbid
Manila
San Diego
Depot Dispatch Publication Notes Equal Opportunity Policy
The Depot Dispatch is monthly in Interlaken New York serving Seneca Army Depot personnel. It accepts news items photos and ads through the public information office and promotes equal opportunity in all advertising with violations or rejections leading to printing refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Dispatch
IT Publishing Corporation
Interlaken
New York
Seneca Army Depot
U.S. Army
American Forces Press Service
Army
Seneca Army Depot Public Information Office
Building
Extension
Ovid Gazette
Railroad Ave
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Hile
Jacob Nowak
Charles Brown
EMD
Franklin V. Freeman
Jerry R. Lambert
Oliver A. Farabee
William R. Barr
Kenneth F. Bostwick
Paul R. Bown
Roy S. Combs
Charles A. Alaimo
Edward J. Bihn
James P. du Chene
James A. Quawrellsje
M.P. Co
James O. Box
Robert H. Cashion
Peter J. Dibble
Harold C. Lardie
Champus News
Cpt
John McDermott
Viviroity
Nesoutees
Protestant Services
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