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Phone 9-5247 Date MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1969 Radio (1340) TV (Ch. 8) UAW Pledges Support for Striking Electricians Prayer Services Held WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)-- The United Auto Workers Union hat joined in a fund-raising drive to support a multi-union strike As War Casualties against General Electric. thW President Walter Reuther said yesterday his ubion is Near 300,000 Mark prepared to-lay aside differences with AFL-CIO President SAIGON (AP/AFRTS)-- American George Meany in such a fund-raising effort. casualties in the Vietnam war Some 147,000 workers walked out at General Electric plants are expected to exceed 300,000 across the nation Oct. 27 over a contract dispute. The IAW by the end of this month. has pledged to contribute $5 million toward a special fund for As of Nov. 1, a total of the strikers. 296,741 United States service- A threatened strike against Westinghouse Electric has been men had been killed or wounded averted. Three major unions have agreed to work on a day-to- in the eight years of fighting. day basis while contract negotiations continue. A walkout had Last month's relatively been threatened to begin at light action produced 3,013 midnight last night. False Budget Savings U.S. casualties. The higher The Federal Mediation and level of enemy activity this Conciliation Service announced Charged of Pentagon month is expected to produce yesterday the International WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)-- Sen. the 3,000 casualties required Brotherhoods of Electrical William Proxmire has accused to pass the 300,000 mark. Workers and the International the Pentagon of announcing miso Yesterday's fighting consist- Brotherhoods of Elettricians-- leading budget reductions ed mainly of scattered ground both AFL-CIO-- and the Federa- while planning vast spending action. The day had been de- tion of Westinghouse Indepen- increases. clared National Day of Prayer dent Salaried Workers made the The Wisconsin Democrat said and Concern by President Nixon, decision not to strike. Their Saturday the Defense Depart- and services were offered in decision came after an a1-night ment looks for favorable pub- churches across the country bargaining session with West- licity by repeating announce- for servicemen missing or cap- inghouse management officials. ments of the same budget cuts. tured in Southeast Asia. The turnabout came after He vowed to seek substantial The wives of many of the Westinghouse agreed to give cuts when the $70 billion de- captured Americans spoke at employes with 30 or more years fense appropriations bill churches, and a special mass of service five week vacations. reaches the Senate next month. for peace was said at the Na- Money issues apparently still Proxmire said savings claim- tional Cathedral in Washington. remain to be negotiated. ed by the Pentagon were more than offset by spending on new 2 G1 Senators Warn Hanoi projects. -He added that the of Increased Combat. beginning of such new projects INGTON (AP/APFRTS) -- Two must respond to this "affi ,guarantees vast new soendinu ican senators Saturday tive aspect of the Amer Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, November 10, 1969

.WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)--Officials in Washington believe Moscow has serious intentions about the upcoming United States-Soviet missile curb talks. They say the Russian sincerity is reflected in the appointment of a Deputy Foreign Minister to head the Soviet delegation to the same rela- tive rank in Moscow as Gerrard Smith, Director of the United States Disarmament Agency. Smith will head the United States delegation to the talks starting November 16.

NEW ORLEANS (AP/AFRTS)--Almost 400 police and called in sick in New Orleans Saturday firemen I . during a campaign for higher pay. Officials suspended 25 policemen and dismiss- GUANTANAMO BAY-- A Base motorist drove his ed 68 firemen. Essential services were main- car on top of a guard rail on Sherman Avenue tained. It was election day in town and pol- Friday night, resulting in an estimated $800 ice absenteeism threatened to delay vote count- in damages to the car and a traffic slow-down ing. In one of the elections, District Attor- of some 45 minutes. ney Jim Garrison is seeking Democratic nomina- EMI Harry Lawson, attached to the Ships' Re- tion for a third term. Pair Department, told Base Police he was east- bound on Sherman Avenue about 10:30 p.m. As MIDLAND PARK, N.J. (AP/AFRTS)--About 8,000 he approached the top of Paola Point Hill, persons marched through Midland Park Saturday another vehicle turned right from Paolo Point in a pre-Veteran's Day parade organized to show Road onto Sherman Avenue. support for American combat troops in Vietnam. Lawson said the other vehicle swung into The number of marchers almost equalled the his lane, and to avoid a collision, he swerved population of the town. The parade drew an to the right. estimated crew of between 25 and 30,000 people. Lawson's car struck a wooden guard rail oppo- It was sponsored by the Midland Park American site the Naval Station Guest House. The right Legion and other local organizations. front wheel was sheared off, and the car slid along the railing about 30 feet, coming to, WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)--New York Governor Nel- rest at a tilt on the pathway outside the son Rockefeller's plan for Latin America is railing. due for White House publication today. Lawson, who was alone at the time of the Reports said it will call for stepped-dp mili- accident, was taken to the hospital for obser- tary aid to Latin countries. According to re- vation. ports in the Miami Herald, the Secret Rocke- The car blocked the eastbound lane. Traffic feller Plan is designed to meet a mounting was routed through the other lane, then stopped threat of Communist subversion. Rockefeller completely while a tow truck pulled the car undertook a study of Latin America for Presi- from the railing. dent Nixon earlier this year.

SPACE CENTER, Houston (AP/AFRTS)--Space Agency doctors are giving the Apollo 12 astronauts Guantanamo Ga2 ette final major physical exams in preparation for ( their flight beginning later this week. The physicals provide comparison data for ComNavase RAdm J.B. Hildreth tests during and after the flight. At Cape Public Affairs Officer Lt D.S. McCurrach the countdown resumes Kennedy's launch complex Editor J02 Mike Nash shortly for the Saturn V booster. Staff Writers JO3 Phil Jordan astronauts Char- The giant rocket is to hurl J03 John Bell les Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean to- The GUANTANAMO GAZETTE is pubiisheo accoiu-b - -_ ward the moon Friday. A planned 31-hour hold in an rules and regulations for ship and station newspapers has been in effect since early last week as outlined in NAVEXOS P-35 and under the direction of effort to complete last minute checks on the the Naval Base Public Affairs Officer. It is printed liquid oxygen supply system. four days a week at government expense on government BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS Monday, Novenpber 10, 1969 Guantanamo Gazette Page 3

Veteran's Day Ceremonies to Be Held Here For 51 years, we have observed November llth GUANTANAMO BAY--Veteran's Day ceremonies will -- the day the armistice was signed concluding be held tomorrow at the Base Cemetery, one of World War I--as an occasion to honor the men the few Naval Cemeteries in the world. and women who have served with distinction in The cemetery, although located in the midst the armed forces of the United States. It is a time when we pause of a restricted area, will be open for general to pay tribute to all the veterans visiting from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. tomorrow. who have struggled--from Valley Forge to Vietnam--to defend The memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. the liberties of the Am- RAdip J.B. Hildreth, Commander Naval Base, will erican people. Those who wear make a brief address during the ceremony. Fol- the uniform of the United lowing the admiral's remarks, the Fleet Reserve States have been called upon to serve far from home and loved ones Association will conduct a two-bell ceremony, to protect our birthright and a wreath will be laid at the base of the of freedom. Their courage, devotion to duty, flagpole. and strength in the face of hardship command A special shuttle bus will leave the Commis- the respect and admiration of a grateful peo- sary parking lot every hour on the half-hour ple. * starting at 8:30 Tuesday morning. The bus will On this Veteran's Day, as we honor those who return on the hour. have served so well, let us remember that our veterans Those who wish to drive to the cemetery may have given Americans a chance to build do so. Parking space will be available, Walk- toward the goal that all of us seek: peace. ing to the cemetery, however, is not permitted. To get to the cemetery, drive south on Bay Richard Nixon Hill Road pas the Short-Stop.and the trailer park to the fprk in the road. Take the right- hand road, (Ma azine Road) as if going to the ammunition dump and drive approximately three- CHAPLAINS' fourths of a mile to the cemetery. Picture taking will be allowed in the ceme- tery area (not surrounding magazine areas). No smoking will be permitted in the cemetery, or CORNER in the restricted area, of course. "TOOK THE DOLLARS BUT NOT THE CENTS" Uniforms are not required to attend the ser- vice, but those who wish to wear it, the uni- By Father Bertulio form for the ceremonies will be Tropical White Arrested for embezzling a large amount of Long, or equivalent. money, a bank teller made an odd distinction The Naval Base Cemetery, popularly known as about the exact sum he had filched. * the Cuzco Beach Cemetery, was established in When charged with the theft of $46,249.56, 1940, according to HMC Don DePrado, of the Base he said, "The amount is about right, but I Hospital's Patient Affairs Office. can't understand the 564. I never took any There have been several different cemeteries change." *located in various places on the Naval Base, While most of us would not go to such an ex- but they were all consolidated by 1944 into the treme, still, if we did a little soul-searching, present Naval Cemetery. we would probably find countless occasions when The cemetery here has some 240 graves, some we get our values mixed up. of which go back 60 years. Twenty-one nation- We tend to become so preoccupied with insig- alities are represented in picturesque tract. rificant details that we lose sight of the main Guantanamo's Naval Cemetery is one of only issue, especially when the rights of others are five Naval Cemeteries, according to Chief De involved. Prato. The others are located at Great Lakes, A safe rule to follow is that all we think, Guam, the Naval Academy, and Portsmouth, N.H. say and do is to follow the divine standard of keeping first things first. If you focus your attention on .essentials at home, in your work and in every other circum- stance, you will be surprised how easily the incidentals fall into place. "Seek first the kingdom of God.and all these things shall be added unto you." Endow me, o Lord, with a healthy sense of proportion. Page 4 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, November 10, 1969

United States Warine Corps

Celebrates 194th Year

Of Service to America

Today marks the day in 1775 when the Marine They-were aboard practically every American Corps, then known as the Continental Marines, warship in the War of 1812, and saw action with was organized as a regular branch of our coun- Jackson at New Orleans. try's armed services. In the Mexican War, a battalion of Marines The group performed admirably during the Am- marched with General Scott to Mexico City, per- erican Revolution, and made several expeditions ticipated in the atta k on the castle of Chad to the Bahamas with the naval forces and saw pultepec, and went on to the National Palace, action with John Paul Jones and with Washing- the "Halls of Montezuma" mentioned in the Mar- ton's army. ine's Hymn. The beginning of the Marine Corps as it ex- A fleet battalion of Marines were the first sists today was provided in the act of July, 11 U.S. troops to land here at Guantanamo Bay, in 1798, when we were starting the naval war with the War with Spain. France. The Marines were active in that war The exploits of Marines during World Wars I until 1801, and then went to fight the Barbary and II, Korea, and now Vietnam, are well known. Pirates until 1805. The Corps, perhaps to a greater degree than any CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Monday, November 10, 1969 Guantanamo Gazette Page 5

Marine sentries at Northeast Gate. 1775-1969 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 other military group, demonstrates the power of Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks is Col. pride in tradition to unify and motivate a Van D. Bell. fighting force. A Marine learns early that The 2nd Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Mprine Division Marine Corps traditions are part of his essen- deployed here from Camp Lejeune, N.C. in Jan- tial equipment. Just as important as a Marine's uary 1968. The Battalion has been assigned as rifle are his devotion of duty, discipline, the permanent Fleet Marine Force Battalion loyalty at to country and Corps, self-sacrifice Guantanamo Bay. and versatility. The Battalion is reinforced with tanks and Guantanamo's marines are divided into two artillery and has the capability of calling and groups: Marine Barracks, and 2/8 Marines. controlling air support and naval gunfire. The The Marine Barracks was established in Aug- Battalion is deployed on both sides of the Bay ust 1917. As part of the Marine Security Force with about 50 per cent of its strength on each assigned to Naval Shore Activities, its 14 of- side. ficers and 286 Marines are routinely occupied Units of the Battalion are routinely with perimeter employed security of the Base as well as in a security role manning posts on the fence- certain special security tasks. However, due to line on a 24-hour basis. During defense alert the unique situation of Guantanamo, the Bar- conditions, the Battalion becomes an racks also functions integral as the operational head- part of the Ground Defense Force, quarters providing the of all units with a Base Ground Def- Base Commander a powerful fense combat trained team Force mission including all FMF forces for the defense assigned. of the Guantanamo Naval Base. Page 6 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, November 10, 1969

GtANTANAMO BAY--The WGBY Wonders sustained an upset loss to the CPO Barnacles in Saturday's softball contest at Cooper Field. The final From the world of score was 12-1.

GTUANTANAMO BAY-- Winners of Saturday's Turkey Shoot at -he Naval .Station Pistol Range were: EN1 Branch, BMC J.B. Meeks, C.R. Robinson, CWO Sports J.G. Cannon, BM2 J.O. Bogler and Sgt. L.J. Can- tineki. The event was sponsored by Port Serv- ices. Each winner took home a frozen turkey. The Program was held under the direction of CWO Cannon and BM1 L.L. Riley. NEW YORK (AP/AFRTS)-- In Saturday's major LOS ANGELES (AP/AFRTS)-- The Los Angeles games, Ohio State won its 21st Rams took their eighth straight win of the straight, a 62-7 triumph over Wisconsin. Texas season yesterday, a 41-30 triumph over San refused to lay down in spite of a flu epidemic Francisco. which swept through the squad Friday and swamp- Rams' quarterback Roman Gabriel and 49ers' ed Baylor 56-14. The third-ranked Tennessee signal caller John Brodie both connected for Vols unended South Carolina 29-14. three touchdown passes. Wendell Tucker took Southern California, rated fifth nationally, a Gabriel aerial for a 93-yard touchdown. triumphed over Washington State 28-7. Missouri, Minnesota wof its seventh straight game ranked eighth, spotted Oklahoma ten points in against only one loss as the .Vikings clobbered the first quarter, then exploded for 44 points Cleveland 51-3. The Vikings' defensive unit in the last three quarters for a 44-10 victory. held the Browns to eight first downs and 151 Ninth-rated Purdue, behind an outstanding total yards rushing, while Fred Cox kicked for passing job by quarterback Mike Phipps, pound- three Minnesota field goals. It was Cleve- ed Michigan State 41-13, while tenth-ranked land's second loss of the season. Notre Dame polled over Pittsburgh 49-7. In other Action: Results of other games were: Dallas 33, New Orleans 17 Michigan 7, Illinois 0 Baltimore 14, Green Bay 6 Houston 47, Tulsa 13 Philadelphia 28, Washington 2S Georgia 13, Florida 13 Detroit 27, Atlanta 21 Iowa 28, Indiana 17 St. Louis 42, New York 17 Utah 34, Wyoming 10 Chicago 38, Pittsburgh 7 Louisiana State 20, Alabama 15 LEAGUE RESULTS New York 16, Buffalo 6 Cincinnati 31, Houston 31 Kansas City, San Diego 3

CHICAGO (AP/AFRTS)-- The Chicago Bulls jumped to a 26-1 first quarter lead and went on to de- feat Msndily the world champion Boston Celtics 103- 7. It was one of the finest defensive ef- forts of the National Basketball Assn. this season. Bob Love paced the Bulls with 27 points, while teammate added 17. Emmett Bryant led the Celtics with 18 points. Lew Alcindor scored 25 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 100-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Milwaukee came from a 25-point deficit early in the game. Rookie Alcindor totaled 29 Points and 22 re- bounds. The Atlanta Hawks won their sixth NBA contest in a row, defeating the San Francisco Warriors 106-93. The Hawks broke the game open in the third period with a 22-7 burst. Bill Bridges paced the Atlanta scoring with 24 Points. Cincinnati beat Baltimore 131-121 while Seattle downed Philadelphia 125-117. Monday, November 10, 1969 Guantanamo Gazette Page 7

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the A new scuba class will begin on Monday, Contrary to previous announcements, Nov. 10. Anyone interested in participating Base Passenger Transportation Office is please call 95105. continuing to accept reservations for guests to visit the base in December. The Marine Exchange will be closed on Tues- day, Nov. 11. There will be a left-hander's golf tournament on Nov. 29. A full handicap is required and Attention all singers! Rehearsals for the the entrance fee will be $1.50. For further Annual Christmas Choir Program have started information, call 95119. at the Naval Base Chapel on Thursday even- at 8:30. All voice parts are needed, The CPO Dining Room is open Sundays from ings break- basses and tenors particularly. The select- 11 am until 1:30 pm for after church ion being performed this season is entitled fast and re-opens at 5 pm until 10-pm. "The Mystery of Bethlehem." Contact LTJG has an opening Stradley at 95176 AWH for further information. The Naval Base Civic Council for a councilman in the First District, in Make 1970 Vehicle Safety Year. Phone 85544, Villimar. Any interested resident living Navy Exchange Auto Repair Shop for an appoint- this area, contact Mr. Jones by-calling ment for an automobile check-up special now. 96162. and Field, Due to the scheduled Marine Corps Ball, Morin The Navy Wives of America, Ellis and International Room will be 1-3-1 has crash kits to accomodate both Copacabana kits open on the evening of Nov. 10 to invited. large and small families. These crash can be rented by calling Mrs. Ciaiochi at guests only. 95158. The Marine Exchange will remain open until wishes to extend an 5 pm every Saturday until further notice. The Marine Barracks invitation to all men in the service to go clubs. There All vehicles now at Special Services Auto out and visit their enlisted will be retagged and located in are free-movies every night and beverages at Hobbyland base. Fun assigned spaces by Nov. 10. Any vehicles the most reasonable prices on the air - that are not claimed by that time will be and relaxation in newly decorated and of at the dump. Vehicles will be conditioned clubs. Both of the enlisted disposed Marine Family claimed by proof of registration at Special clubs are located next to the Services Auto Hobbyland during regular Restaurant. working hours, 4:30 pm to 9 pm. Radio telegrams may be- sent by the Marine will be A Flag Tournament will be held at the golf Barracks Mars Radio Station. They 11. The tournament will go sent free of charge anywhere in the United course on Nov. it is as follows: each player is given a small States, or to any APO or-FPO, unless flag with his name attached to the flag restricted. To use this service call1 95491, stick. Using his handicap, he plays until 96138 or 95195. used the number of strokes equalling he has who desire to par plus his handicap. He plants the flag Personnel of the Jewish faith using his quota of strokes, playing participate in weekly Sabbath Services on after in the Base an extra hole if necessary. The winner Friday evenings, please si n up is the player who plants his flag farthest Chaplain's office or call 85555. There is a 504 entry around the course. - have five games on your Anyone on the base who is interested in fee and you must study card. Trophies will be awarded for weekly meetings for Christian Science handicap register at Ist, 2nd and 3rd place. and religious services,,please the Base Chaplain's office or call 85555. Page 8 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, November 10, 1969

Due to the holiday on.Nov. l1th, the Guantanamo Ladies Bowling League will not Wanted bowl. Want to buy boys bicycle. Call 85631 AT. There will be a left hander's golf tournament on Nov. 29. Full handicap is required and the Wanted, automatic transmission for '58 entrance fee is $1.50. Forfurther information Chevy 283. Call 85592 AWH or 90189 DWH. call 95119. One girls bike 26"; one mans bike 26" Call A women's swim class will start Nov. 17 and 85790. last four weeks. Classes will be from 10 am to 11 am at Villimar pool on Monday, Wednesday Cuban or Jamaican to take care'of yard, CaTl and Fridays. The fee is $7, so sign up now 85790. with Mrs. Leslie at Special Services. Two bucket seats for an American car, Call AT. For Sale 95512 Two 12,000 BTU Fedders air conditioners in good condition. $180 for both or $100 ea. Services Available Dec.1 Call 96290 AWH. Sewing machines cleaned, adjusted and re- paired. Call 97234 AT. '66 Lambretta, 150 cc. Fair condition. $150 or best offer. Call 7446. Congratulations One 12 oz. extra light bleach; two precious To: platinum toners: one 12 oz. and one 14 oz.; Deanna Rdne Dimick, 7 pounds, 11 oz., born two ultra-blue; two cream developers; two born Oct. 23 to Lt. and Mrs. Roger D. Dimick,USNR, blond crystals, all for $10. Call 7480 DWH attached to the Dental Clinic. One encyclopedia book case $12; 'one Kenmore washer $75. Call 99215 AT. Drapes-91", orange and yellow, $12. Call 951N8 AT.' Two matching end tables-French provincial, with a dark finish, marbletopped $50; One solid maple coffee table-early American, like new,$25. Patio Bar and three stools along with two matching lawn chairs $25. Call 99215.AT.

Air conditioner, needs repair $40, Call 0 96176 AT.

'61 red convertible, Cadillac, fully automatic, $500. Call 99206 AWH. Two-speed electric Kenmore dryer $70; One Whirlpool refrigerator with across top freezer, $90; portable typewriter $25, Call 95565 AT. LOCAL MARINES enjoyed the food at Morin center 5 cycle whirpool dryer,'new excellent condition Sunday night during the annual Marine Corps $70, call 90135 AT. with all accessories. celebration of the birth of the Corps. rest- ivities will Fedders air conditioner 24,000 BTU, four continue tonight at Morin Center months old, best offer. Call 97210 AWH. fof the Marines. Morin Center's International Copa-0 will be closed to the general *. 0_-** I Room and public tonight.

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