HAWAII MARINE 'Voluntary Payment Inc Delivery to MI AS I S I Per F N Eel, Period
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Communicating Jeeps Karate Getting the BSSG Marines Marine message through making new jeeps takes kata every time from old victory Page A-4 Page A-6 Page A-10 HAWAII MARINE 'Voluntary payment Inc delivery to MI AS I S I per f n eel, period. VOL. 13 NO. 2 hi AN EMI E. BAY. 11AW:UI. JAN. 11, 1984 EIGHTEEN PAGES Direct deposit eliminates lines "Service members enrolled in the stories negotiated with check to by Sgt Randy Dewey program are no longer walking bank no longer exist with the around with $400 to $500 cash in newer direct deposit program. The signs glare out at long lines their pockets. This prevents at- "Many individuals believe of check rashers at the Bank of tempted muggings and robberies. they'll have trouble cashing , Hawaii and the Windward Credit Individuals enrolled are also no checks after enrollment in the Union here. "Wouldn't you rather longer storing large sums of direct deposit program," be someplace else?" the poster money in their wall lockers, which explained Harrison. "They're read. The signs are promoting the also prevents theft. afraid of losing contact with their direct deposit program which "Direct deposit teaches an money. The truth is that many saves both valuable time and individual financial manage- organizations here, and many money. ment," explained Harrison, more on other military installs- The program has been in effect "because it involves him in a tions, guarantee check cashing for more than two years, but it has program of checking or savings. privileges. since been improved and per- The service member is then able to "In most cases, the military fected. observe how his money is spent. clubs here will cash checks up to "Direct deposit is a convenience "The direct deposit program $50 a day," said Harrison. The for the service member," said also prevents the theft or loss of a main exchange will cash up to Master Sergeant Clyde Harrison, service member's check," $100 a day, and the 7-Day Store noncommissioned officer -in- continued Harrison. "Now, when will cash up to $50 a day in charge, station disbursing. an individual loses his check, it personal checks. All other "Utilizing direct deposit, net pay takes one to six months to recover military installations across allowances are electronically the money. Disbursing stops Oahu have equally simple transmitted from the Marine payment on the check; the check cashing privileges. Corps Finance Center, Kansas Treasury Department investi- "There are some individuals City, Mo. to the individual's gates; and everyone waits to see if however, that would rather not be financial organization, for deposit the check will reappear. Disburs- bothered with check cashing," into his or her savings or checking ing cannot immediately issue said Harrison. "These people can account. The program saves another check. Direct deposit open a savings account and use a individuals the time usually spent guarantees the money will always plastic card to gain access to their in check cashing lines. be there." money at many computer bank "The direct deposit program Direct deposit has been plagued tellers across the island, 24 hours also saves time for disbursing and by a lot of bad publicity in the a day, seven days a week. unit administrative personnel," past. Many misconceptions exist "Direct deposit also guarantees continued Harrison. "Disbursing that require clarification. check cashing on deployments," personnel no longer have to sort n "Many people have confused he continued. "An individual Mt*r slack of checks every ,pay- the direct deposit program with enrolled in the program is eligible day, and administrative offices the previous check to bank to cash up to $1,000 a month in don't have to waste time program," explained Harrison. on ship. dlatallbuting them." personal checks, while "Check to bank was exactly what Service members not enrolled in Direct deposit is clearly a time it said. The Finance Center at saver, but there are other benefits the program are eligible to cash up Kansas City, Mo. would mail the to only $500 a month in personal inherent to the program as well. 1 they used the direct individual's check to his financial checks." HURRY UP AND WAIT - Marines stand in ine where else today" if "Most people don't realize is a that organization. All active duty service members, waiting to cash their checks at the Bank of deposit program. Direct deposit timesaver. direct deposit is also a crime "The two programs are entirely Hawaii, located at the air station here. But, a (Photo by Sgt Greg Berry) preventer," said Harrison. iifferent. The 'lost check' horror Cont. on Page A-5 poster reminds them that they "could be some- HM1-1-463 tours' with premier of China said Major Ed Langston of his limelight, they wouldn't have Their efforts have reaped many came, complete with crew, from pilot Captain Kevin Kiernan and by Sgt Greg Berry Medium Helicopter Sergeant Mike squadron's participation in the been without them. benefits - more than 10,000 Marine crewchief Gunnery historic visit. Three UH -lN It takes teamwork, Langston accident-free flight hours and Squadron-265. Magoon, ferried the Chinese Zhao Ziynag became the first "Hueys" and three CH-531) "Sea said. And '463 works well as a more than three years of accident- "It was an extreme honor for the premier in their Huey, but it premier of the People's Republic of and especially Stallions" were used to transport team. They have been tasked in free flying. They were the proud Marine Corps, our wasn't a straight run. "We took an China to set foot on American Boil the premier and his entourage the past in transport dignitaries recipients of the Chief of Naval squadron, to be selected to fly the aerial tour of Ford Island and the when he arrived Friday llickara at from ,Hickani AFB to the from other countries and White Operations Aviation Safety Award premier and his guests,"' Arizona Memorial," Langston Air Force Base. Polynesian Cultdral Center,- and Hope staffs of Presidents in 1982 and hope to win another Langston said. He also explained said. On their way to the The senior Chinese diplomat Ford from t,here to the Kuhala and Carter. Vice President George award for 1983. that this same support will be Polynesian Cultural Center, the paused here for a 24-hour' rest where the visitors rested. Bush has flown "Without their dedication and provided on the mainland by premier was able to see sugarcane before continuing to Washington. with '463, and The success, of the mission, they were to support President support, we couldn't have done Marine Helicopter Squadron-1. and pineapple fields, sugar mills Although 'Zhao's stay on Oahu which went like chick-work, was a Reagan's visit here, which was these things," Langston said. lie ',napkin spent four years with and other landmarks of Hawaii. was brief, he took a whirlwind tour tribute to the untiring efforts of canceled. also pointed out that '463 IIMX-1, which added to '463's The fanfare may be fading from of the island with a little help from the maintenance crews, Langston Behind these "high-viaitility" shouldn't take all the credit for expertise in handling the Chinese the premier's visit. but the the helicopters and men of Marine explained. Even though he and missions are the men and this weekend's outstanding premier's visit. dedication and reliability of Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463. women the who performance. One of the Ilueys [napkin, along with his co- Cont. on Page A-5 "It's a high-visibility mission," the other pilots were in support the aircraft at '463. Mixed sharp social analysis with prig: eloquence that reached every listener against the MIA seeking this victory, King became an by SSgt W.S. Saunden; get tired - tired of being kicked by lawsuit the feet of oppression. an injunction against carpools, a internationally known public figure. a tired "We must not become bitter and move King anticipated. If grantd, In December 1955, King was born Michael Luther seamstress was end up hating our white brothers," middle-aged black Jr. on Jan. 15,1926 in Atlanta and arrested for refusing to move to said King. "We are tied together. move King anticipated. If the injunction would later changed his name to Martin. city bus in ' The negro needs the white man to granted, the back of a He entered Morehouse College Montgomery, Ala. free him from his fear; the white break the back of the black at the age of 15 to study medicine News of her man needs the negro to free him campaign. arrest spread later decided to study for the through the black community like from his guilt." The case wax brought before and the same judge ministry. King was ordained in wildfire. Prominent black leaders Once organized, the MIA Eugene Carter, who convicted the MIA leader for 1947 and graduated the following agreed tr. stage no boycott to formed taxi shuttles and carpools participating in the , unlawful year at age 19. Coincide with her trial date. The which produced a 99 percent for social boycott went boycott. King's ideology well, but Rosa Parks effective boycott. on high was found guilty the crunch of the In the midst of the hearing, a change was based and fined. Feeling national and religious principles, Dissatisfied with the peaceful black retaliation, reporter rushed in with word that outcome, and a mature psychology which the leaders formed Montgomery whites attempted the Supreme Court had upheld a an organiza- stressed mutual consideration, tion to keep the boycott going desperate techniques to get "thier Federal Court's ruling, declaring until respect, abating and equality.