Support for Striking Electricians
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6hnumn MoNASTIDES 0azt WATER CONDITION HIGH LOW Charlie V 7:41 a.m. 12:23 a.m. U. S. NAVAL BASE, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA STORAGE ASHORE 6:59 p.m. 2:04 p.m. 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.