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Texas grain elevator explodes (COMPILED FROM AP/UPI REPORTS) -- as City and other nearby communities already are trying to piece togeth- covered anything. They are lining An explosion in a grain elevator in responded. er what caused the deadly blast up witnesses to the explosion, Galveston, Tex. Tuesday night kill- The grain elevator was about a that killed at least 34 persons but say their probe can't begin un- ed at least 8 persons while the mile from downtown Galveston. last week in Louisiana. til surviving victims recover from search for the last victim of anoth- Windows of buildings in Galves- So far 34 bodies have been pulled their injuries enough to be ques- er grain elevator explosion near ton's business district were shat- from the rubble left when that ele- tioned. New Orleans continued. tered and knocked out by the force vator blew up and toppled onto an Ten of the injured remain hospi- The most recent explosion was of the blast. office building. The search for talized. heard 70 miles away. Residents in distant Port Arthur the 35th continues. The F.B.I. said earlier rumors of At least 22 persons were injured and Beaumont heard the explosion and The area director of the Occupa- sabotage are nonsense. One spokes- in the mishap to which ambulances felt its vibrations. tional Safety and Health Adminis- man said, "It's a grain dust explo- and firefighters from Houston, Tex- Meanwhile, federal investigators tration said his people hadn't un- sion, an industrial accident." Helicopter Vol. 32 No. 244 Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Carter picks slices into new budget apartments director BOSTON, MASS. (UPI) -- A helicopter on its usual morning flight to WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Carter broadcast traffic conditions in the Tuesday announced a new budget di- Boston area during rush hour Tues- rector and a new budget. day morning sliced into a three Carter said he wants to fill the story apartment building in Quincy, vacancy left by Bert Lance with the Mass. man who served as his budget direc- Moments earlier the pilot radioed tor in Georgia, James McIntyre. Lance resigned in a controversy that he was going to try for an The Nav's only .hohe-based daily emergency landing. over his personal finances, and the Senate has been criticized for not The helicopter's rotor blades hit U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the building, part of the bubble questioning him closely enough. Now cockpit sheered off and the air- it must decide whether to confirm craft crashed to the ground, leaving McIntyre as head of the Office of a rotor blade sticking out of an Management and Budget. apartment window. The nominee said his net worth Egypt will not give up was $100,000 a year ago and his The pilot and the broadcast reporter aboard the chopper were stock holdings amount to only killed. Both were filling in for $9,600. He says he has no finan- the helicopter's regular pilot and cial or other problems in his past on a Palestinian state that will impede confirmation. traffic reporter. In The crash also touched off a CAIRO (UPI) -- Egypt said Tuesday it Meanwhile, the agency quoted chief announcing the choice, Carter three-alarm fire inside the apart- would not budge on its demand for a U.S. negotiator Alfred Atherton as said McIntyre has been superlative in ment building in which four resi- Palestinian state -- rejected by Is- saying Washington "understands putting together the fiscal 1979 dents were injured. rael at a Christmas summit meeting. Egypt's position well and will do budget. Dead are newsman Chip Whitmore of It said a U.S. envoy expressed under- its utmost to help in the realiza- After a final meeting tomorrow, Boston's all news radio station WEEI standing of Cairo's position. tion of a just peace." that budget goes to the printer. It and pilot Richard ("Red") Banks. Egypt also stood by its call for a The reported Atherton statement is expected to reach about $500 bil- complete Israeli withdrawal from oc- followed calls by Meguid Monday for lion. cupied Arab land, on which wide dif- greater U.S. involvement, presumably Carter said too much of the gross Kennedy visit ferences were reported to remain af- to press for Israeli concessions. national product goes into the fe- ter the two-day meeting between The Cairo conference recessed late deral coffers. His new budget, he President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Monday and was due to reconvene to says, is a "good start" on provid- to check on Prime Minister Menahem Begin. hear reports as early as January ing adequate funding for federal "The Egyptian position has not and from two joint ministerial commit- programs while cutting down the will not change," said Esmat Abdel tees set up at the Sadat-Begin sum- share of the G.N.P. which is paid normalization Meguid, chief Egyptian delegate to mit. The committees were to try to in federal taxes. Cairo peace talks with Israel. bridge the summit discord. HONG KONG (UPI) Sen. Edward Ken- -- "The Egyptian position, which Sa- Egyptian officials said Sadat re- nedy arrived in China's largest city dat stressed at the Ismailia (sum- fused to announce an Israeli offer on the birthday of the late Mao mit) talks. is based on total with- of virtually total withdrawal from Tse-Tung to explore the possibili- Film director drawal and the legitimate rights of occupied Sinai because he felt the ties for normalizing Sino-American the Palestinians, including their Begin proposal sidestepped the wider diplomatic relations. right to set up an independent issues of pullbacks from all occupi- The Senator and an entourage in- Hawks dies state," he told the official Middle ed territories and establishment of cluding Caroline Kennedy, daughter East News Agency. a Palestinian state. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (AP) -- Hollywood of the late President Kennedy, ar- film director Howard Hawks has died rived Monday in Shanghai and were at the age of 81. greeted by Kang Tai-Sha, a deputy A spokesman for the family said secretary-general of China's Insti- OMB Sea pay plan approved by Hawks passed away at his Palm tute of Foreign Affairs. Springs, Calif. home Monday night as The institute invited the Massa- The Department of Defense last week announced that the Office of Manage- a result of complications from a chussetts Democrat to China and ment and Budget (OMB) has approved the Navy's proposal to'increase sea pay rates for seagoing petty concussion he suffered in a fall will be his host during his 15-day officers. The plan will be forwarded to Congress several weeks ago. visit, which lasts until Jan. 9. next month for consideration. If approved, Hawks, who began his cinema career Kennedy has said his China trip this would be the first time sea pay legislation has been modified since the fixed-dollar-rate for sea pay, based on paygrade, in 1924, was one of Hollywood's fin- was intended to "explore the possi- was est film-makers. He was most suc- bility of continued progress for established in 1949. The sea pay plan provides increased payments to enlisted personnel as cessful in hard-hitting vehicles for normalization of relations." such stars as Humphrey Bogart, James His visit came at a time when se- they serve cumulative years at sea during their careers. It also estab- lishes new eligibility criteria and provides payments between $25 and Cagney, Kirk Douglas and John Wayne. veral U.S. Foreign Affairs experts $100 But Hawks also had a knack for are warning time is running out on monthly to qualified sea-going career petty officers. Presently, sea pay is authorized for all enlisted sailors assigned to comedy. His humorous films included the momentum toward resuming U.S. unit or staff. Current sea pay levels are based "Bringing Up Baby," starring Cary Chinese relations created by Presi- any class ship, embarked on pay grade alone, and range from $8.00 for E-1/2 paygrades to $22.50 Grant and Katherine Hepburn, and dent Nixon's 1972 trip to China. for chief petty officers (pay grades E-7 through E-9). "His Girl Friday," with Grant and Kennedy was honored at a banquet Rosalind Russell. Monday night and diplomatic sources Under the new plan, a sailor will be eligible for sea pay if he has served three qualifying years at sea, has been advanced to petty officer His last film, made in 1970, was said he and his hosts toasted to "Rio Lobos," starring John Wayne. "Friendship" between the Chinese and grade, and is serving in a ship or embarked unit/staff designated by the American people and the normaliza- Secretary of the Navy as truly arduous duty. tion of relations. A "Save Pay" provision is included in the legislation to insure that those individuals presently receiving sea pay who will not be entitled to receive it when the plan becomes effective will continue to receive Drug dealing sea pay at the present rate for a maximum of three years. Earthquake The new eligibility criteria provide recognition of the widely acknow- ledged rigors of sea duty to Navy men who are assigned repetitively to long tours at sea. officer to get Historically, sea pay dates back to 1812 in the U.S. Navy. The present felt in Alaska sea pay rates were approximately 10 percent of a sailor's monthly basic PALMER, ALASKA (UPI) -- A moderate pay when they were established in 1949. In the intervening 28 years the earthquake with a preliminary read- hard labor fixed rates of sea pay have dwindled to less than 3 percent of a sailor's A U.S. Navy Officer this month ing of 5.5 on the open-ended Richter basic pay. Scale was felt in central Alaska was sentenced to confinement at Under the new plan the average sea pay rates will range from 5.1 percent hard labor for four years by a gen- early Tuesday, the Alaska Tsunami for E-4 grade petty officers, to 8 percent for a master chief petty offi- Center reported. eral court-martial board which cer (pay grade E-9). found him guilty of possession, The epicenter of the quake was New Proposed Career Sea Pay 1978: about 150 miles southwest of Alaska transfer and sale of more than 15 CUMULATIVE YEARS SEA DUTY MONTHLY RATE pounds of marijuana. and was not strong enoug to gener- Over 3 $25 ate a Tsunami, or tidal wave, the Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Robert Over 5 $35 M. Duwors, assigned as Special center reported. Over 7 $45 The earthquake was felt in south Services Officer aboard USS AMERICA Over 9 $55 (CV central Alaska and in the cities of 66), also will forfeit all pay Over 10 $65 and allowances and be dismissed Kodiak and Anchorage but no damage Over 11 $75 was reported. from the Naval service. Over 12 $100 Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Today's Meetings ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 1 and 7:30 p.m. at the East Bargo Point Old Nursery School building. For further information call 96274, Tomorrow's Meetings 90269 or 8871. AL-ANON meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Community East GITMO SELF DEFENSE CLUB will meet Bargo Old Nursery School build- at Marblehead Hall from 6-8 p.m. ing. For further information call 90269. Bulletin GITMO COIN CLUB meets in Quonset Hut 1817 behind the old elementary school at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Lou Prosser at 90172 or Art Moons at 8845. Board YESTERDAY'S WATER STATUS CHURCH OF CHRIST BIBLE STUDY CLASS will meet at McCalla Chapel at 7 TARGET CONSUMPTION 1,350,000 p.m. For more information call J.L. ACTUAL CONSUMPTION: 1,505,000 Bachelor at 96196 or Floyd Shaw at TOTAL IN STORAGE: 17,701,000 97115 AT. Community Announcements 951144 CAPT D.W. DECOOK, COMNAVBASE, THIS WEEK'S LIVE FIRING will present the Captain's Trophy SCHEDULE: OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY'S GUANTANA- to COL. MARK P. FENNESSY, CO Mar- Clubs & Organizations Wednesday .none scheduled MO BAY EXTENSION will be holding ine Barracks on 30 Dec. 77 at Thursday.9 a.m.- 12 p.m. RECREATION registration for the spring semes- 8:30 a.m. at the Marine Site Ly- THE NAVAL STATION Friday.9 a.m.- 12 pm. ter at the base Library (Windward) ceum. The public is cordially COMMITTEE will meet Wednesday, in- Saturday.none scheduled Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Special Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 3-6 vited to attend. Services Conference Room located, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes in the Officials' Association Hut, will begin Feb. 13 and The Conde and Hicacal Beach areas end April 20. Each class THE across the street from the Wind- will meet SOCIALIZERS CLUB invites you between Saint Nicholas and Caracoles jammer. All members are required for four hours each week -- usually to welcome the New Year 1978 at our Paints and all of the upper bay twice a week for two New Year's to attend. hour sessions Eve gala party at the north of Caracoles and Granadillo from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.-- at Barrel Club on the W.T. December 31. Dine Points will be off limits. For Sampson High at THE GUANTANAMO BAY MOTORCYCLE school. 9 and dance with the best disco more information contact the Special Each course carries sounds. CLUB will sponsor Motocross racing a minimum of Donations are $10.00 per Services Marina, ComNavBase Duty this Monday, Jan. 2. Registration three credit hours. The cost is person. Tickets are available from office or Base Police. and practice at noon, racing starts $30 per credit hour or $90 per three any club member. No tickets will at 1 p.m. Track clean-up for mem- credit hour course. Tuition assis- be sold at the door. bers will be held Saturday, Dec. 31 tance will be awarded by Charles Flaherty, at noon. There will be no racing NCFA advisor, during re- POST #46 will have a New Years THE NAVY EXCHANGE has the gistration. Tuition payment on Sunday, New Years Day. is not Eve party featuring disco music, following job openings: due until the first night of class. free buffet, free party favors and Intermittent and full time Books should be purchased then too. a free glass of champagne. Sales Clerk I, PS-1/2.37 hour, to BANTOM BOWLERS will not bowl this work at the Retail Store. No ex- THE STAFF NCO CLUB'S GALA NEW Saturday. The next day of bowling perience is required. For further BASE POLICE REGISTRATION holiday YEARS EVE PARTY will offer a free will be Jan. 7. information, call 8348. This hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m buffet, a free breakfast, and position closes, Friday, Dec. 30. December 19 through January 3. champagne. There will also be an Full time Procurement Order JOIN THE GITMO SWINGERS in their They will be closed all day Decem- open bar. The cover charge is $10, Clerk I (AS-4/3.00 per hour), to New Years Eve Celebration beginning ber 26 and January 2. open to all E-6 to E-9 and civil- work in the Merchandising Office. at 8 p.m. at the Club Hall on Sher- ian equivalents. Six months office experience man Avenue. B Y 0 B. Heavy preferred and typing required. Hors D'ouveres, set ups, breakfast, Hours are Monday through Friday, and party favors will be provided NAQI-PADI SCUBA CLASS will begin 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For fur- THE U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL OUTPAT- for a donation of only $10 single, January 4. For more information or ther information, call 8348. IENT HOLIDAY HOURS are: or $17 per couple. For more infor- to register, call Mr. Webb, 96240 This position closes wednesday, No afternoon clinics from Dec. mation call 951042/951256/98144 or AWH. Dec. 28. 27-30. The immunization clinic 8520 AWH, or see any club member. Temporary Maid (NA-1/2.41 hour) HOUSING OCCUPANTS who find that will be closed, but will, but will to work at the Navy Lodge. For air conditioners, clothes have immunizations Dec. 23, 27 & their more information call 8348. dryers, etc. do not match elec- 30 during the hours of 9-11 a.m. THE NAVY EXCHANGE/NAVY COMMIS- trical outlets may have them only. Closed Dec. 26 and Jan.2. SARY ADVISORY BOARD meeting will be modified by the Public Works De- Effective Jan.6, flu shots for held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978 at 1:30 partment for a nominal charge. adults will be given during regu- p.m. at the McCalla Administration Visit the NEX ServMart desk for lar immunization hours, Monday and Building. processing of your work request, Friday 1-3 p.m. then go to the Electrical Trades Branch, Bldg. 834 on Sherman Ave. THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE to arrange for accomplishment of OVERSEAS is offering three certifi- Ttt iIBE high tide- 9:40 pm Local the work. cate programs: emergency medical low tide-- 3:33 am technician I, small business manag- sunrise--- 7:34 am ment and fire science. Forecast THE WALK-IN CLINIC at the Hospi- sunset--.- 6:30 pm The emergency medical technician tal is for non-emergency purposes 1:00 General Hospital high------84 course is 6 credit hours and costs only. When an individual comes to 1:35 Can You Top This low------$228, $57 with tuition assistance. the clinic in a non-emergency stat- 2:00 Body Buddies The course lasts two terms with a Today's forecast calls for partly us, that person will be given an 2:30 Sesame Street two week break in the middle. cloudy skies with southeasterly appointment at the appropriate clin- 3:30 Family Affair (BW) The first course for the small winds of 12-16 knots gusting to ic, if available 4:00 Early Movie: "Young Racers" program is 22. Bay conditions will be 2-4 Personnel should call outpatient business management (BW) Business 38, business computations feet. department first at 951061 before 5:30 Telescope 17 (3 credit hours). It is a prerequi- going to the Walk-in Clinic, as ap- 6:00 Navy Spotlight: "Navy Foot- sit for the next course. pointments can be made over the ball - Army/Navy game" The first course for fire science phone, thereby saving waiting time 6:30 Talk About Pictures is Fire Science 6, the fundamentals Special Announcements and the abuse of the clinic 7:00 Bob Newhart of fire prevention (3 credit hours), 7:30 Stars On Ice and the cost is $114 or $28.50 with 7:55 Notes of Interest tuition assistance. LESSONS will be giv- 8:00 Charlie's Angles (ADULT) THE COMMISSARY STORE will be ADULT TENNIS There will be four days in which at the Special Services courts 9:00 Barretta closed Tuesday, Jan. 3 in observ- en to register, pay and apply for tui- 26, 28 and 30, Jan. 2, 3, 9:55 Newswatch Update ance of New Year's Day. All resi- on Dec. tion assistance, Tuesday, Jan. 3 - 9:30-11 a.m. and again 10:00 Special: "Us against the dents are urged to plan their hol- and 4 from Friday, Jan. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6-7:30 p.m. For more infor- World" iday Commissary shopping accord- from 4:30 p.m. at the library. For more to sign up, call Carolyn ingly. mation or information, contact Nancy Held at at 95487 AT. Brooks the library Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon or call 95347. Movie schedule

THE PWD TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS U.S. Naval Base, Guantananmo Bay, Cuba Lyceums will be open on a limited hour THE MARBLEHEAD SNACK BAR will (All movies start at 7:30 p.m.) schedule during the New Year week- close on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1, due end. The following hours will be to the Bowling Alley being closed Downtown: The Woman I Love, TV adhered to: for the Holidays. McCalla: The Other Side of the Mountain, PG 0600-1500 -- Saturday, Dec. 31, 77 Ca. luall.ihs1s w la Naval 10 Cls.nt asd Marine Site: Lieutenant Schuster's 0600-1500 -- Sunday, Jan. 1, 78 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY LEAVE PERIOD Nal Stalin Comailo f1l Wife, TV 0600-1500 -- Monday, Jan. 2, 78 BP' will be open for business Ledr. Jerry n.P,11 At tf h ,. eAr Leeward Point: Return of a Man during the hours of 8 a.m. until Called Horse, PG 12 p.m. daily for the period of 19 December until 3 January. A tele- Clubs 1M Ohtam kmGatte is published according to EM phone watch will be available from SPECIAL SERVICES is pleased to rNu sd.r egultiofor p ad statieneaspees 12-4 p.m. during the above period. a eNlised AAw ,N-sa Nmderthe direct Windjammer: Rolling Thunder, R announce that our deep sea fishing The cashier's office will be clos- he tiro at susa*65,.n5.ly on sa nt Staff NCO: Post #46, Domino Prin- boat "Marina One" is back in com- ed entirely on Dec. 30. Flight ciple, R mission, thanks to the Ship Re- check-in and baggage arrival will CPO Club: Flesh Gordon, R pair Department. All reservations not be affected. Normal working COMO Club: Herbie Goes to Monte commencing Dec. 28 will be met on hours will resume Jan. 3. schedule. Carlo, G Wednesday, December 28, 1977 an>antanamo Gazette Page 3 Today in history

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 1977. There are three by LCdr. William Dudney days left in the year. Q: It seems to me that the current definition of "alcoholic" used by Navy doctors and counselors is too broad. Apparently anyone who Today's highlight in history: drinks can be called an alcoholic or a problem drinker. On this date in 1836, Spain recognized the independence of Mexico. A: No, not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic. Only one in Thirteen On this date -- social drinkers develops an alcoholic drinking pattern. Yes, the In 1846, Iowa was admitted to the Union as the 29th state. diagnosis of alcoholism has become more broad as professionals learn In 1856, William Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio was granted a patent on more about the disease. Physicians have been under-diagnosing chewing gum. alcoholism for generations. One reason for this is that during our In 1942, In World Was II, the Japanese bombed the Indian city of Cal- medical training we see innumerable patients dying alcoholic deaths cutta. from fatal liver disease, bleeding disorders, pancreatitis, etc. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy flew to Miami to greet the first Cu- Many of these patients are charity cases, unemployed, or living on ban prisoners released by Fidel Castro in exchange for American ransom. government assistance. The man or woman dying of alcoholism is In 1964, Italian Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat was sworn in as the often a skid-row type. So doctors unconsciously learn to withhold new president of Italy. the diagnosis of alcoholism until the patient fits a hopeless, derelict stereotype. But, in fact, only 5% of alcoholics are ever Ten years ago: A city audit showed that the New York World's Fair in on skid-row. Another reason for under-diagnosis, again related to 1964 and '65 had lost more than $21 million. early training experiences, is the doctor's rule of thumb, "Above Five years ago: Former President Harry S. Truman was buried at the all else, do no harm." Since alcoholism in the past had a harmful Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. ring to it--a bad character flaw, a weakness, a sinfulness, low One Year Ago: At least 70 people were reported killed in rioting by will power, immorality, etc.--the use of the term was withheld be- blacks in South Africa. cause it insulted and infuriated people. Only recently have doctors begun to change their attitudes and see this condition for Today's birthday: Pianist and songwriter Earl Hines is 72 years old. what it is, a disease, a progressive, serious but treatable disease. Making the diagnosis doesn't hurt the patient; it may save his life. Thought for today: The most important office is that of private citi- Navy doctors and counselors don't stretch things to make the diag- zen -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, 1856-1941. nosis of alcoholism. I have even been accused of getting some kind of bonus for "combing the woods" in search of someone I could label alcoholic. We no more like to diagnose alcoholism than we like to diagnose cancer. You're right, it's not a diagnosis to be made lightly, it's serious business. It's estimated that only one in 36 Pay commission hears alcoholics recover. For the other 35, unless they die of something else first, the disease progresses to one of three outcomes: An early death from a medical complication related to alcohol use, committment to a mental institution for irreversible brain damage caused by the alcohol, or incarceration for a crime committed while Marine Commandant intoxicated. The current use of the diagnosis "alcoholism" is not too broad, but it is increasing as professionals become more know- The Army and Air Force Chiefs of Staff and the commandant of the Marine ledgeable and treatment becomes even more successful. Of those Corps at a public hearing in Washington, D.C., last week, told the alcoholics who come into treatment, a large percentage recover. President's Commission on Military Compensation that a balanced program of compensation for military personnel is essential to the maintenance of U.S. military strength. Navy "I firmly believe it imperative to restore confidence in the present New sline and future security of a military career," Marine Commandant General Louis NavY TO CONTINUE TO PROCESS NAVY-WIDE CPO EXAM DATES SET H. Wilson said. "The lack of a soundly planned approach in the past has, EARLY FLEET RESERVE TRANSFERS in large measure, lead to a lack of understanding and, I think, could The annual Navy-wide Chief Petty lead to an unnecessary and damaging threat to readiness which, after all, Secretary of the Navy W. Graham Officer examination for active duty is the reason for our existence." aytor, Jr., last week authorized candidates will be administered on General Wilson also told the panel he feels military personnel should be e Navy and Marine Corps to con- January 19, 1978. Reserve candi- adequately compensated for their unique sacrifices while they serve their rnue processing Fleet Reserve dates will take the examination in country and added, "The increasing requirements to remain ready 24 hours a sansfers for members with approved February 1978. day, seven days a week, the possibilities of combat, assignment to sea duty tirement dates based on less than Candidates must have completed or isolated locations, and family separations, are examples of real and years service while awaiting nine years total enlisted service personal sacrifices not normally made by civilian counterparts." He said congressional approval of proposed and have three years in pay grade that he did not recommend explicit payment to all or most service members difications to legislated changes E-6 by November 1, 1978 to partici- as compensation for these types of sacrifices, but that he firmly supports the retirement system. pate in the examination. Members "the maintenance of institutional benefits such as medical care, commi- The Congressional changes were who possess an approved fleet ssary and exchange privileges, recreation facilities, and a military signed to align Navy/Marine Corps reserve or retired reserve date estate program which includes a complete plan of retirement income, cost tirement policies with those of or who have submitted requests of living adjustments, death gratuity payments, survivors benefits and a other services. The Navy Depart for dates also are eligible to Social Security payments." ant proposed modification to the participate. Army Chief of Staff General In other testimony before the panel, anges that would allow members The computation period for calcu- particular--married junior enlisted Bernard Rogers said one group in o already had received their re- lation of performance mark average difficulty. Commanders personnel--is experiencing substantial financial rement dates to transfer to the is March 1, 1975 through December 1, financial difficulty, report that 50 to 80 percen. of this group is having eet Reserve on those dates. 1977 for active duty candidates and citing inflated housing costs, moving costs and being forced to live too In order to minimize financial March 1, 1975 through January 1, Commissary facilities, general Rogers far from post to use Exchange and rdships on the affected retirees, 1978 for reserve candidates. De- said. e Navy will continue to seek the tails are contained in BUPERSNOTE Joint Chiefs of Staff, and The Service Secretaries, the Chairman of the rliest possible Congressional 1418 of December 13, 1977. the Chief of Naval Operations are scheduled to testify before the commis- proval for the proposed modifica- sion at the last of the eight public hearings on January 18 in Washington, ons when Congress reconvenes in UNITS TO WEAR-TEST BELL D.C. nuary so the retroactive payment BOTTOMS SELECTED After this hearing the Commission will draft its proposals for submis- retirement pay, if any is re- sion to the President on March 15. ired, may be made. In addition to the four hearings held in Washington, the Commission has Forty-two Atlantic Fleet units and visited several stateside and overseas bases. 48 Pacific Fleet units have been selected to participate in the first phase evaluation of new fabrics for the traditional jumper-style uniforms approved last summer for E-1 Chief Miller -- highest bidder through E-4 Navy men. Last week the Consolidated Uniform fittings for the approxi- Civilian Personnel Office auctioned mately 20,000 fleet sailors who a car off to the highest bidder. will test the uniform fabrics will Chief Boatswains Mate Richard Miller begin in late January and be com- of the Naval Station's Ship Repair pleted by March so that they may Department made a sealed bid offer begin wearing the uniforms in May. of $151 and drove away with the Four sets of jumper style uniforms prize. will be issued to each participant. The 1962 Ford Falcon belonged to Because wool material is no longer a recently deceased base employee available in the quantities required, who left it to a relative in Cali- these uniforms will be made of sev- fornia, who in turn gave a Power eral different materials. of Attorney to the CCPO and asked The new service dress blue jumper that it be sold. style uniform will be manufactured BMC Miller said, "I'm happy with in a 15-ounce blue serge material it.it's in good condition and I with the undress blue jumper uni- think I got a good deal. The car form made out of both a polyester- had been sitting on the lot for a wool material or a 100 percent while, it was out of gas, a tire polyester twill fabric for purposes was flat, and the battery dead. of the evaluation. The new white It looked worse than it was. I jumper style uniforms and white hat put in some gas, inflated the will be made of a polyester/cotton spare tire, charged the battery, material. The fleet evaluation and drove the car home." will test the design specification, (Editor's note: Chief Miller fabric durability and ease of main- drives a good bargain.) tenance of the new materials. Final material selection will be made at THENE DEFENSEIVE DRYENG the conclusion of the evaluation period in December 1978. Jumper style uniforms, which were a a manufactured in the older melton " wool and all-cotton materials are not authorized. Guantanamo Gazette Wednesday, December 28, 1977 NBA action In the NHL In the WHA Milwaukee 108, Buffalo 105 Detroit 5, Colorado 2 Edmonton 8, Quebec 1 College basketball New Orleans 113, Cleveland 102 Boston 6, Washington 3 New England 8, Birmingham 1 Phoenix 131, Seattle 105 Chicago 4, Atlanta 2 Indiana 96, San Antonio 89 New York Islanders 4, Vancouver 2 roundup Chicago 115, Portland 106 Montreal 5, Cleveland 3 NFL betting line Los Angeles 123, Golden State 82 Minnesota 1, St. Louis 0 (UPI)--Nevada oddsmakers (Har- NEW YORK (UPI)--These are the rah's Reno Racebook) made the Dal- United Press International Board las Cowboys an 11-point favorite of Coaches college basketball rat- over the Minnesota Vikings for ings with won-lost records through Sunday's NFC championship game. games of Sunday, Dec. 25, and num- The defending Super Bowl champ- ber of first place votes in paren- ion Oakland Raiders are a four- thesis: point pick over the Denver Broncos Team points LSPORTSLINE in the AFC title game. 1. Kentucky (36) (7-0) 378 2. North Carolina (7-1) 259 3. Notre Dame (7-1) 232 4. Arkansas (1) (8-0) 230 Mighty Cowboys, mudder Vikings continue dominance of NFC 5. Marquette (5-1) 189 6. Louisville (6-1) 174 (UPI)--Roger Staubach's sharp passing, two touch- the Minnesota Vikings lightly, due to their long 7. UCLA (8-1) 163 down dashes by Tony Dorsett and a record-equalling playoff experience and their four Super Bowl appear- 8. Indiana State (1) (7-0) 130 three interceptions by Charlie Waters carried the Dal- ances. 9. Holy Cross (6-0) 65 las Cowboys to a runaway 37-7 victory Monday over the 10. Syracuse (8-1) 47 outmanned Chicago Bears. Those experienced Minnesota Vikings proved Monday 11. (TIE) Cincinnati (6-1) 34 Dallas thus for the eighth time in 12 years moves they could be as much at home in the mud on a rainy, 11. (TIE) Indiana (6-1) 34 into a championship game, whereit will face the Min- Southern California winter day as in the ice and snow 13. Providence (6-0) 19 nesota Vikings. of the North Country by defeating the punchless Los 14. Maryland (7-1) 15 The Cowboys dominated from the opening kickoff on a Angeles Rams 14-7 in the other NFC playoff game. 15. Florida State (8-0) 13 cool, clear afternoon and embarrassed the Bears by The Vikings, who entered the game as a 9 1/2 point 16. Utah State (8-1) 12 causing seven turnovers - five of them in the third underdog after holding on to win the Central Division 17. Virginia (5-0) 9 period. Chicago coach Jack Pardee, refering to the title on the last day of the regular season and gain 18. Kansas (7-3) 8 fumbles, interceptions and mistakes, said, "You can't the playoffs, simply were more adept on the Los An- 19. (TIE) San Francisco (6-3) 7 give them (Dallas) too many opportunities because geles Coliseum turf, turned into a swamp by heavy, 19. (TIE) Nebraska (9-0) 7 they're going to get some points." Pardee explained, day-long rains. "There's no way you're going to run on Dallas and we But they needed some last minute heroics from their Note: By agreement with the thought we could pass. But by the time Bob Avellini defense when the Rams scored their only touchdown American Basketball Coaches Associ- could pass, they had all the receivers covered and he with 56 seconds left in the game and then recovered ation, teams on probation by the had to eat the ball or throw into tight coverage." an onsides kick with 53 seconds to go. Ram quarter- NCAA are ineligible for Top 20 and The Cowboys forced Chicago into passing situations back Pat Haden, working without time outs, moved the national championship consideration by negating the threat of the Bears' league-leading Rams to the Minnesota 30 when his pass to tight end by the UPI Board of Coaches. running back Walter Payton, holding him to only 60 Charles Young was intercepted by Jeff Wright as time Those teams currently on proba- yards on 19 carries. ran out. tion are: Centenary, Clemson, After Dallas turned the ball over itself on it's Chuck Foreman scored on a five-yard run in the Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada-Las Ve- first two possessions of the game, Staubach hit Dor- first quarter and Sammy Johnson tallied on a one- gas and Western Carolina. sett with a 32-yard pass and found Golden Richards yard plunge in the fourth period for the Vikings with a 12-yarder to set up Doug Dennison's two-yard points. (COMPILED FROM AP AND UPI)--Sev- scoring run, which began the rout. The loss just might be the last game as Rams' head eral major college basketball tour- The Cowboys' performance was so good it had many of coach for Chuck Knox. Owner Carroll Rosenbloom put naments got underway last night. their players believing that this is their year. Vet- Knox on the spot during the season when he said the Twelfth-ranked Holy Cross had it's eran offensive tackle Ralph Neely says it's the best Rams had the best personnel in the league and he ex- perfect record spoiled by a 79-65 team he's played on in four or five years. "We're pected the team to be in the Super Bowl on Jan. 15. upset at the hands of the George- executing," flanker Drew Pearson added, "when we do Under Knox, the Rams have sported 12-2, 10-4, 12-2, town Hoyas in the Holiday Festival that it's hard for anyone to stop us." Dallas coach 10-3-1 and 10-4 records for a 54-15-1 regular season Tournament at New York's Madison Tom Landry, though pleased with the performance of mark, the best winning percentage among active Square Garden. Derrick Jackson his team, pointed out it would be foolish to regard coaches, but as yet no Super Bowl appearances. scored 22 points for the winners. Indiana's Mike Woodson scored 21 In other NFL stories. Orleans Saints, has been named to history of the Browns. points as the 15th-ranked Hoosiers succeed Forrest Gregg, who was fir- Owner Art Modell called Rutigli- toppled Jacksonville 69-59 in the (UPI)--The Cleveland Browns have ed just before the final game of ano the "prototype coach." Modell opener of the Gator Bowl Tournament a new head coach. Sam Rutigliano, the season. Rutigliano becomes the was looking for a man "who could in Jacksonville, Fla. an assistant coach with the New fifth head coach in the 32-year relate to today's athlete." Number 11 Cincinnnati dealt 15th- Rutigliano earned a reputation ranked Florida State it's first as a fine tactician in his 11-year loss of the season, 77-75. Fifth- A tenure as an assistant coach in pro rated Marquette dumped Texas by a football. He has worked as both 65-56 margin, and 19th-ranked Neb- offensive and defensive coach. raska continued it's winning ways with a 70-58 triumph over Oklahoma CLAJIrfrIWI (UPI)--Running back Tony Dorsett State. of the Dallas Cowboys and defensive I end A.J. Duhe of the Miami Dolphins 1,007 yards and scored 15 touch- Advertisements for the Gazette, TV- Classified Ads 951144 have been named the Rookies-of-the- downs. 8 and 1340 radio will only be ac- Year in the National and American Duhe's seven quarterback sacks '67 Ford Fairlane, 289 engine $400. cepted between 8 and 11 Conferences by the Sporting News. led the Dolphins. Two of the sacks a.m. Monday 952244 AT. through Friday. Ads will not be Although Dorsett didn't gain a came against New Englands' Steve accepted on holidays. starting position until midway Grogan, statistically the best- Bonafide One 5-inch band oscilloscope and emergency announcements will be ac- through the season, he rushed for protected quarterback in the NFL. signal generator. Barry, 85222 AT. cepted anytime. Announcements may be hand carried to PA0 anytime dur- '69 Dodge, automatic, power steer- Sports notes ing working hours. Advertisements ing A/C, AM-FM radio, 318 engine; instatement of three football will be limited to 40 words. Ads '68 Mercury, automatic, 302 engine; (AP)--The Boston Celtics beefed players to the Arkansas team for which discriminate on the basis of 23,000 BTU A/C; green artificial up their front court yesterday by the Orange Bowl game. The players race, sex, creed, color or national Christmas tree with trimmings. acquiring Los Angeles Laker for- were dropped for the game by coach origin will not be accepted. The 95374 DWH, 95320 AWH. ward Kermit Washington in a three- Lou Holtz. A specific reason has Public Affairs Staff reserves the player deal. Washington will be not been given, but reportedly it right to edit and rewrite all sub- '71 Fender Stratocaster with of no help, though, at least until stems from an incident said to missions. case, in good condition, $275. Feb. 9. That's the earlist Wash- have taken place in a university 8520 AT. ington will come off suspension dormitory, and involved a female imposed after he belted Houston's student. For Sale Wanted Rudy Tomjanovich. Boston also reacquired guard Don Chaney, and (UPI)--The Notre Dame Fighting 21,000 BTU A/C, 12' step ladder, Babysitter for Thursday evenings, gave up guard Charlie Scott. Irish may not be able to wear their kitchen window fan. Call 8591 or for 2 small children. References Scott says he's delighted to be green jerseys in the Cotton Bowl 8863 AT or 8555 DWH. required. 8873 AT. with Los Angeles, calling it a game against Texas, but their vis- great opportunity to play with itor's whites will have Kelly green Honda 100, 3 helmets, extra parts, Used automobile in good repair. quality players. numerals on them. The jersey is- $300. 64434 AWH. 952273 AWH. sue has become quite an affair (UPI)--San Francisco Giants' since Irish Coach Dan Devine's '72 Honda Trail 70, top running 90 or 100 cc Kawasaki engine in owner Bob Lurie said yesterday surprise unveiling of the green condition, $225 or best offer. running condition. 951053 AWH. that his club is not about to be shirts just before the team took 97106 AWH. sold and moved to Washington, D.C. the field against Southern Cali- Two G-78 x 14 tires. 95422 AT. There were reports over the fornia this season. Notre Dame has '68 Ford Galaxy, 390 engine, good weekend that Emil Bernard, a New worn the green jerseys at home running condition, radio, tape Lost York investor, was ready to exer- since then, and has not lost. player. 8134 DWH, 8256 AWH, or cise an option to buy the 50 per Barracks 60 Trynza Village. Ask Set of car keys between Ferry cent interest in the Giants held MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (UPI)--Un- for Errol Rowe. Landing and Leeward Point. 90105 by Bud Herseth of Phoenix, Ariz., seeded Australian lefthander Ray AT. and would deal for Lurie's share Ruffles defeated American Tim Gul- Peterson's baby swing, excellent of the team. likson yesterday in a third-round condition, $8. 90105 AT. Services However, Lurie said he has no session of the $250,000 Marlboro intention of selling his share and Australian Open Tennis Champion- 8,000 BTU A/C, $80; 5,000 BTU A/C, Reliable 13 year old would like he added that Herseth can't sell ship disrupted by hail and rain. $50; or both for $125; Patterson to babysit. Call Mike 95594 AT. without coming to him first. Gullikson, from Wisconsin, was car seat, $15; high chair, $2; defeated by Ruffles 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, living room chair, $3. 97222 AT. Babysitting in my home for work- (AP)--A federal judge in Little 6-3 in the only match decided being mothers, 7 days a week, any Rock, Ark, has set a hearing for fore the weather made further play Sunfish sailboat, $125. 90249 AT. age. 90290 AT. this morning on a suit seeking re- impossible.