ONDON(AP)--British Airways Is Claiming a New Atlantic Passenger Speed Record
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The Naval Base and Fleet Composite VC-10's catagory had two winners nominee continues to be the exis- Squadron 10 have both been awarded -- the second being Helicopter Anti- tence of a total retention environ- Golden Anchor Awards, according to Submarine Squadron LIHT 30 -- and ment which clearly indicates that GOLDEN ANCHORS a CINCLANTFLT message. two runners-up -- Harbor Clearance. the command cares about/for their The Naval Base award was in the Unit 2 and Atlantic Command Opera- people. Commands that fully under- GIVEN TO VC-10 large shore-based activity catagory tions Support Facility. stand the balance which must be while VC-10's was in the small maintained between operational pri- A N D N A V A L B A S E shore-based activity category. orities and the treatment of their The runner-up in the large classi- personnel are those who may truly fication was the Naval Air Station "The most important characteristic say, 'We care,"' according to Norfolk, Va. noted about a Golden Anchor Award CINCLANTFLT. Friday, World News Digest December 21, 1979 WASHINGTON (AP)--The Chrysler Corporation may not drown in a sea of red ink afterall. The Senate, early this morning, gave final Congressional approval to a financial life-saving measure. The Senate's vote sends the package on to the president for his sig- nature. Under the, plan, Chrylser would get federal loan guarantees of $1.5 billion. In return, Chrysler workers, both union and non-unionized, would have to make over $587 million in wage concessions. The package came out of a House-Senate conference yesterday. The House gave its o.k. last night. '_1SGINGTON (AP)--Another House-Senate conference paved the way for agreement on a windfall-profits tax on the oil industry, but full Congressional action will have to wait until the new year. The conferees did establish a framework of over $227 billion, but the particulars still have to be worked out. The compromise represents splitting the difference between the House Vol. 34- No. 234 and Senate versions of the tax. WASHINGTON (AP)--U.S. officials say the administration is nearing a decision to call for world economic pressure on Iran and government sources said that decision could come today. The officials say consultations are nearing completion on asking the U.N. Security Council to authorize sanctions against Iran. The pressure could run the gamut from a tight trade embargo to a selective boycott. Christmas and New Year remind us to thank each of you for helping to defend the peace that is so closely associated with this time of the year, and to pray for the many others throughout the world for whom it is people in but a hope and dream. You who serve in the armed forces symbolize our nation's determination to sustain the high ideals that have made America a protector of freedom and a haven for the persecuted. Within your ranks thrives the spirit of U7 the news patriotism and the love of country that are emplematic of our national Vitality and strength. Rosalynn and I send you and your families our warmest good wishes for a joyous holiday season and a satisfying and happy New Year. President Jimmy Carter GREETINGS .ONDON(AP)--British Airways is claiming a new Atlantic passenger speed record. Throughout the holiday season, our thoughts turn to sharing, renewing It says one of its Anglo-French Concorde jetliners took just two hours, our spiritual convictions, and peace and goodwill toward our fellow man. 59 minutes and 30 seconds to cover the distance from New York to London This season is a time when families reunite and share in the holiday last Sunday. spirit, but the realities of Naval Service often force family separation But publishers of the Guinness Book of World Records say two American during this joyous season. To those who have unselfishly sacrificed Air Force officers flew their SR-71A from New York to London in one hour, being with family and friends, maintaining the constant vigil that our 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds in Sept. 1974. isolated community and our nation's defense requires, your dedication and professionalism are greatly appreciated by our community, the Naval TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (AP)---Florida Governor Bob Graham and other state Serivce, and our country. officials slurped oysters on the capital steps in Tallahassee trying to Surrounded as we are by communist Cuba, the holiday season provides a dispel public fears about shellfish from Florida's oyster capital. fitting time to reflect on our high quality of life and freedoms we enjoy Sales have been plummeting from reports that cholera and hepatitis as Americans. It is also an opportune time to reflect on our own contri- have been linked to Florida oysters. butions to our community, and its strategic importance to the defense of our country. As we move into the 1980's, we must prepare ourselves to overcome the challenges faced by our isolated community and our nation. I look forward to our combined efforts for continued community and mission growth and improvement, ensuring Guantanamo Bay's strategic importance while maintaining our quality of living. And lest we forget our most valuable asset, whether in Guantanamo Bay or the United States---our children. May we possess the ability to convey the love, spiritual and formal education which will instill intellecutal curiosity, strong character and patriotism necessary to in- sure freedom of mankind. It is with great pleasure that I wish you a safe, joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Merry Christmas, Captain John H. Fetterman, Jr., USN ONE MAN KILLED ANOTHER INJURED The Gazette The winning door in the high school door decorating contest is this one at Jane Haynes classroom. Jon Steinhilber of the judging panel shows IN TRAFFIC MISHAP off the decorated door which resembles a fireplace bedecked for Santa's arrival. One sailor was killed and another injured in a one vehicle accident at approximately 3 p.m. FM103 sport schedule yesterday on Sherman Avenue. SAT - SUN BOWL: TEXAS VS. WASHINGTON 1:30 p.m. The dead man was identified BKB: TENNESSEE AT OHIO STATE 8 p.m. as FR Charles A. Bailey, who was in a transient status from SUN - NFC: CHICAGO BEARS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 12:30 p.m. the USS Pharis. I Lt. Richard Thompson AFC: DENVER BRONCOS AT HOUSTON OILERS 4 p.m. The injured man, AA Sean K. Ens. Susan Wehrman Callahan, assigned to the Naval JOC Bill Reed TUE - MERRY CHRISTMAS! Air Station, is listed in stable J02 Brenda Starkey condition at the Naval Hospital. JOSN J. Michael Porter WED - BKB: S.D. CLIPPERS AT SEATTLE SONICS 10:30 p.m. The accident, which is un- JOSA Paul Clifton der investigation, occurred Mrs. Genny Kennedy THU - HKY: N.Y. ISLANDERS AT MONTREAL C'DIENS 8 p.m. when the vehicle, a pick up truck, left Sherman Avenueand FRI - GATOR BOWL: MICHIGAN VS. NORTH CAROLINA 9 overturnedCP.M. south of the dump. Guantanamo Gazette Friday, December 21, 1979 Page_2 YOUNG CHRISTIAN SINGERS - Catholic OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY announces CCD Grades 4, 5, and 6 will practice registration for Term II will be for the Midnight Mass -singing in held at the ODU office behind the bandroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sun- the Downtown Lyceum from Monday, community day. Parents permission slips are Drc.-31 through Saturday, Jan. 12. requested before participation. from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. On Jan. 3 and Jan. 12 Mrs. Kelley will YOUNG CHRISTIAN PAGEANTRY - The hold registration on the Leeward side Young Christians will present in the VC-10 Career Counselor's a special "Christmas Pageantry" office. Mrs. Kelley will be on for the Catholic community on the Leeward side in the VC-10 Career . bulletin board the 4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 23 Counselor's office on Wed., Jan. at the 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass. 2 and 9 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Commity announcements may be called in between 8 and 11 a.m., or hand Tuition for all 3 credit courses carried to the Public Affairs Office 7:30 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday excludingg holidays). Deadline for publication is noon AS A CONVENIENCE to holiday is $102 without tuition assistance the previous wRing day. Nbnafide emergency announcements will be shoppers, the Wine Cellar will be (civilians and dependents) and $25.50 accepted. atiss. Comnnity announcements will be published not more withituition assistance tha once a week for a maximum of three weeks and then rewritten, open Dec. 24 and 31 from 12 noon (active condensed, and included in a daily calendar section during the weak of until 6 p.m. For the staff to spend duty military personnel). The 4 te event. Conetcial advertising is prohibited although announcements credit course (Physics) will be $136 of available services holidays with their families, the will be permitted but limited to twice monthly. without TA and $34 with Annoucements for businesses or services requiring command approval may store will be closed Christmas Day TA. proof of a letter of authority. Ade which A check be required to provide and New Year's Day. or money order for the discria1late on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin correct amount is requested at will nt be accepted. The Public Affairs Staff reserves the right tc edit q regrita all submissions. (AT.Anyde/IMB*During Working Houral the time of registration. er Working Hours). SpeiaI announcements Clubs & Organizations ARE YOU UP FOR PROMOTION SOON? NORWICH EATON PHARMACEUTICALS, THE FIL-AM CLUB will host a Christ Looking forward to a new rate or Div.