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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
Editorial recaps Memorial Day origins from 1868 Decoration Day to today. It honors Civil War and all wartime service members with parades services and grave decorations. The piece urges readers to pause and give thanks for veterans’ sacrifices as they travel or relax.
The piece notes Flag Day on June 14 as the anniversary of the 1777 flag adoption and its 1895 observance designation. It calls for personal effort and quiet public pride, emphasizing that Flag Day is uniquely American though not a legal holiday.
Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally announced extensions of maturity for older Series E and H Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares. Early E bonds issued May 1941 to April 1952 gain a third 10 year extension reaching 46 years, with final extension possible via exchange to current income H bonds. A second 10 year extension is granted for E bonds issued 1952 to 1957 and H bonds issued 1952 to 1957. Freedom Shares issued May 1967 to June 1970 get a 10 year extension beyond 4.5 years. The extension uses the prevailing rate, currently 5.5 percent, and WWII era bonds remain a substantial portion of outstanding savings bonds.
The notice enumerates upcoming anniversaries including May 14 for the Women’s Army Corps and the Ordnance Corps 159th anniversary, June 14 marking the United States Army 196th birthday and the National Flag 194th birthday. It lists these commemorations as observances for the Armed Forces with named branches and dates.
The deepest sympathy of every one is extended to Ruth Clyde in the loss of her father. The sincere sympathy of every one goes out to Carl D. Ganoung in the loss of his wife.
The Department of the Army restates approved grooming standards. Hair on top must be neatly groomed with tapered bulk not excessive and must not interfere with headgear. Sideburns neatly trimmed. mustaches permitted, beards banned. Wig use allowed only for baldness or disfigurement and must meet cut criteria. A color poster outlining acceptable styles will be distributed.
Comptroller Directorate invites military and civilian personnel to attend the annual picnic at Seneca Lake Park in Geneva on August 21, 1971.
Schedule lists Catholic Saturday Mass at 1830 and Sunday 1315 with confessions. Protestant services at 0945 Sunday School and 1100 worship. Jewish services at Temple Beth El Fridays 2100. Transportation from Elliot Acres and Lake Housing to Post Chapel with pick up and return times.
The following Award of the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity during the period indicated is announced. Williams Ricky C SP5 HHC 13 May 68 thru 12 May 71 Melendez Elvin SP4 295th MP Co Phys Scty 16 May 68 thru 15 May 71 Ross Richard A BGT 298th MP Co Phys Scty 28 May 68 thru 27 May 71 Curtin Daniel J SP4 295th MP Co Phys Scty 14 Aug 69 thru 17 Chambers Gary P SP4 295th MP Co Phys Scty 25 Aug 69 thru 27 St John THOMAS W SP5 HHC 17 Jun 69 thru 10 May 71 Hoffman Donald W SP5 HHC 18 Jun 69 thru 6 May 71
President Nixon named Brig. Gen. Gerhardt W. Hyatt to major general and as Army chief of chaplains. He will succeed Maj. Gen. Francis L. Sampson, who retires Aug. 1.
Monthly Interlaken IT Publishing Corporation bulletin for Seneca Army Depot personnel. It states photo sources, submission contacts, ad mailing address, and an equal opportunity policy with print refusal consequences for violators.
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