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't Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Vol. 42 -- No. 160 -- U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Thursday, August 21, 1986 aftermath of massacre in Oklahoma Ng I) -- Flags at post The 44-year-old reclusive carried, in his leather r mail W offices around the nation are ax-Marine than turned the gun pouch, three pistol .s and E News of the bay being flown at half-staff in on himself and committed ammunition. the wake of yesterday's suicide. Authorities and wit nesses S bloody massacre at an Edmond, The nation's third-worst say Sherrill's first victim Okla., post office. killing spree by a lone was one of the superbvisors FTG Open House Cancelled -- Due to insurance and Police are trying to figure gunman began shortly after who had threatened too fire safety restrictions, the Open House for the new FTG out exactly what triggered a the doors swung open for the him the day before. Theey say Building, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, has been hidden rage deep inside morning shift at the Edmund Sherrill roamed the btbuilding cancelled. part-time postal carrier Post Office, and methodically shoot the Patrick Sherrill. Sherrill Sherrill, a part-time other victims, wastirng few Lawn And Plant Watering Suspended -- COMNAVBASE emptied three automatic carrier, had been chewed out bullets and saying noth ing. Capt. John Condon announces that three actions have pistols into his co-workers. the day before. When he The ordeal ended when occurred that require suspending of lawn watering on Fourteen were killed. Another arrived for work yesterday police stormed the bui lding. the Base. seven were wounded, one morning, he apparently By then, Sherrill had aalready First, an additional water storage tank has been critically, carried a grudge. He also killed himself. repaired and requires filling. Secondly, minor repairs Just hours after the to one of the evaporators, the units that convert salt killings, the head of the water to fresh water, are necessary, ard lastly, our National Association of water consuption has been higher than our production. Postmasters issued a call for Therefore, all lawn and plant watering is suspended, greater security at the as is car washing, effective Sunday, August 24 through nation's major post offices. Sunday, August 31. If the repairs and tank filling are Hugh Bates says guards and completed earlier, notice will be given in the news- metal detectors are needed to paper, radio and television stations. protect workers from acts of violence by disgruntled employees. "No good" The president of the NAVNEWS '86 National Association of Letter Carriers blames "irresponsible and coercive" Navy Ombudsman Program (Norfolk) -- On September management policies for 14, 1970, the family Ombudsman Program was formally pushing gunman Sherrill over promulgated by OPNAV and implemented Navywide. Since the edge. Another union that time, from very meager origins, the program has official says Sherrill had grown in scope to its current status as a vital link in been told by supervisors a the communications network within the chain of command. day earlier that he was "no The volunteer spouses have evolved from concerned Liberty -- Crew members of the USS Sierra (AD 8) enjoy a good" and was going to be individuals to well trained pars-professionals who are ride back to their ship after a day of liberty. (Photo by fired. equipped to assist service members and their families. disseminating information to, JOC Gary Smith) The essential function of and assisting in, the solution of problems of the third anniversary of Aquinio assassination families of our sailors has contributed significantly Filipinos mark to the highly successful retention efforts in the (UPI) -- The president of at Manila Airport upon his King, the widow of Atlantic Fleet. the Philippines is hoping no return from exile in the assassinated civil rights In recognition of the contribution of our ombudsman one ever forgets it was the United States August 21, leader Martin Luther King Jr. to the quality of life in the Navy, September 12 is death of her husband that led 1983. Aquino says that despite hereby declared to be Ombudsman Appreciation Day to the end of Ferdinand Aquino told a crowd at the advice from some superiors, throughout the Atlantic Fleet. Marcos' rule. airport where a memorial was she will go ahead with her Corazon Aquino led tens of dedicated, "Today is a day of first overseas trip since Leadership Award Winners (Washington) -- The thousands of Filipinos today mixed emotions for me." taking office. She will visit Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Carisle Trost joins in marking the third Aquino was joined at the Indonesia and Singapore, Admirals Lyons and Kelso in congratulating Ondr. Barry anniversary of the murder of ceremony by relatives, beginning Sunday, and will Coyle, Commanding Officer of VQ 3 and Cmdr. Mark Rogers, her husband, Benigno. The members of her six-month-old travel to the United States Commanding Officer of USS Underwood (FFG 36) as the opposition leader was slain government and Coretta Scott on September 15. 1986 recipients of the Vice Adm. Stockdale Leadership Award for inspirational leadership. This unique fleet award was established in honor of e American dies Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale whose distinguished Captain's Hotline naval career symbolized the highest standards of in ship collision excellence in personal example and leadership. The award is presented annually to two commissioned (UPI) -- One Amer ica:. s Inquiry: Why aren't Inquiry: What were the officers on active duty below the grade of captain who dead and two others are children allowed to take specific reasons for closing are in command of a single ship, submarine, or aviation missing following a empty M-16 and M-60 shells the moto-cross track? squadron at the time of nomination. Candidates are collision in Lake Michigan back to the states? Response: The old nominated by peers who themselves must be eligible for between a Yugoslavian Response: I found out from moto-cross track was an the award. freighter and a small the Customs Inspector that eyesore and a safety problem. Armed Forces Voters Week (Washington) -- The American fishing vessel. empty, inert M-16 and M-60 It was not an established of September 8 through 12 is Armed Forces Voters A Coast Guard official in shells can be taken back to recreation facility, and week is a week of motivating voters to exercise Washington said the the states. However, parents people were using the area as Week. It their right to vote. collision between the should take extreme caution a dumping ground. There is a This is the time to focus attentions on the upcoming "Jablanica," a and ensure that these shells special project in the works and to register and request a ballot. 620-foot-long freighter, are inert and are not live to design a regulation BMX November election 28 percent of the 18 and the 35-foot-long "Razal blanks. If you are unsure bike course; however, it will According a 1984 voting survey, voted absentee, Brothers" fishing boat that the shells are in fact probably be some time until to 20 year-old military personnel of those 45 years of age and older occurred at about 10:30 inert, contact the EOD the course is actually whereas, 52 percent a.m. yesterday. Detachment, 4798, or the completed. I recognize the voted absentee. Your vote does count and by not voting, it is like 1 three people on board Ordnance Department, 4679, need for this type of having no opinion about events that affect your lives. Razal Brothers were and have a professional check recreation activity, but it thrown overboard from the them out for you. must be conducted in a safe See your voting officer today. impact of the crash, manner. according to the Coast Inquiry: Propane can only Hotline Numbers be purchased Guard. between 8 a.m. Call the Commanding Captain's Hotline. .4800 and 4 p.m., One of the Americans was Monday through Officer's hotline and the Energy Hotline. 2210 Friday. recovered soon after the When both spouses Waste, Fraud and Abuse Navy Exchange Hotline. .4119 work, it is sometimes accident by a lifeboat sent very hotline at 4800. out by the Yugoslavians. He difficult to obtain propane was taken by Coast Guard during these hours. Is it You need not identify Inside yourself, but it certainly helicopter to a hospital in possible to arrange to sell Page 2 -- Uncontrolled Pets A Menace propane would help to get back to Manistique, Mich., where he on Saturdays as well? Page 2 -- The Saler was pronounced dead. Response: Thank you for those who want a personal Page 3 -- Discount Travel Fares response, and it helps Search efforts have bringing this matter to my get Page 3 -- Job Market failed to turn up the other attention. As of August 16, additional information if the Page 4 -- Baseball Scores two Americans. The Coast 40-pound propane cylinders problems are sketchy. Guard will resane its will be available at the NEX We need your name and phone search for the missing gas station, and will number to follow-up, and will U. Americans in the morning. continue to be sold on be used for official use Saturdays. only. Uncontrolled pets a public menace the has 'worn By Capt. Thomeczek, USA expand on this point, the off.' Even though Base Veterinarian COMO Club recently had to rabid, these animals are remove a section of wall often quite docile and Uncontrolled dogs and cats because ,of a.litter of affectionate and will likely are a constant physical and newborn kittens. approach a human.