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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
2
President Johnson urges all Americans to join the 1968 Armed Forces Day May 18 theme Forces For Freedom. He praises servicemen from Vietnam to the US and urges C lean self appraisal and proud service for a free peaceful world.
The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Civil War observances by Southern and Union families to 1868 when Gen John A Logan designated May 30 as a day to honor Union dead. It notes later wreaths at Arlington and pays tribute to American soldiers from Gettysburg to Vietnam.
An 18 hour Medical Self-Help training led by Michael Venturino Harold William and Joseph Siviglia trained depot instructors and attendees including Fiore Norelli Donald Asay Anthony Celentano and others. Auburn Community College announces a 1968 summer schedule with registration June 17 18 and 19 and US Armed Forces Institute offers diploma paths with tuition assistance and correspondence courses for soldiers at Seneca Army Depot. 4449 Armed Forces Day highlights civic action abroad and the Army and other services aid in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Catholic masses and confessions listed with times for Sunday and midweek services. Protestant Sunday School and worship times provided, Jewish Friday services at Temple Beth Israel Geneva, film program Wednesdays, and Sunday transport from Elliot Acres and Lake Housing Areas to the Post Chapel.
A prayer invoking eternal God to bless the Commander in Chief and all service members as they defend freedom. It asks protection from enemies, honors those who sacrificed, and seeks ongoing strength to uphold liberty justice and equality.
Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor told the Women’s Forum on National Security in Washington on February 19 1968 that the Army must maintain land forces to protect the nation honor alliances and support foreign policy. He said today’s Army is the best equipped trained and motivated in its history.
Col. Metzler depot commander spoke at the Seven District American Legion Auxiliary convention in Waterloo on May 4 and at the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner in Canandaigua. He will address Memorial Day ceremonies in Geneva. LTC Spicher and CPT Hinton also scheduled for Memorial Day events.
Mr Marty Tichell of the Treasury Department attended the April 29 kickoff for the 1968 Savings Bond and Freedom Share Campaign held at the post theatre. Directors unit commanders and solicitors heard plans for the drive with a film shown. Joseph Venuti and Captain Michael A OTocherty chaired the drive. Venuti noted 86.3 percent civilian and 75.5 percent military participation last quarter. The depot aims to fly the Minuteman Flag again.
The Depot Dispatch monthly publication by IT Publishing Corp serves Seneca Army Depot personnel. All photographs are U.S. Army photos unless captioned otherwise. The Dispatch receives Army News Features and Commanders Digest material for use in its news columns.
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