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1 Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas By TEEE RICE Two area men currently participating in Operation Paul Revere IV in Vietoaru with the 1st Air Cavalry Division are SSgt. Harry S. Fields, whose wife, Mary, lives at Ramage. an3 PFC J. Allea son of Mr.

and Mrs. Mack Allen, White Sulphur Springs. They are located in the cen- tal highlands along the Cambodian border near Pleiku. Sgt. Fields, a mess sergeant assigned to Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, entered on active duty in 1952 and was stationed at Camp Pickett, before arriving overseas last July.

He has received the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Allen, 21, is a cook in Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion of the division's 5th Cavalry. The 21-year-old soldier entered the Army in November 1965 and was last stationed at Ft. Hood, Tex. He was graduated from White Sulphur Springs High School in Staff Sergeant A.

Young 23, whose parents live in Mt. Nebo, returned to Tuy Hoa, Vietnam, last month after participating in "Operation Geronimo with the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. Sgt. Young's unit, Company 2nd Battalion of the brigade's 502nd Infantry, highlighted the very successful combat opera- a major contact Vietnamese in tion with against a North Army battalion. Seventy three enemy were killed, 44 more captured and 68 weapons captured as a result of this battle.

Sgt. Young entered the Army in July 1961 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C. He arrived overseas May 1966. He is a 1961 graduate of Nicholas County High School, Summers ville.

His wife, Ruthella, lives in East Rainelle. Specialist Fourth Class Micheal J. Kinder, son of Mrs. Naoma Kinder, Ashford, is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam. A mechanic in Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion of the division's 23rd Infantry stationed near Cu Chi, Spec.

Kinder entered on active duty in September 1963 and was last stationed at Ft. Gordon, Ga. His wife, Shirley, lives Anchorage, Alaska. Victor, has received the Purple Heart Medal in Japan. Pvt.

Davis received the tward for wounds received in action while serving as a rifleman with Company 2nd Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Infantry in Vietnam. Pvt. Davis entered the Army in January 1966 and was stationed at Ft. Polk, before arriving overseas last July. The private attended Ansted High School.

Shuck, 19, son of a a Mrs. Ira P. Shuck, Route 1, Danese, has been promoted to Army private first class near Kaiserslautern, Germany, where he is serving with the 43rd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company. Private Shuck entered the Army in May 1966 and completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He arrived overseas in November 1966.

He is a 1965 graduate of Nuttall High School, Lookout. in Kermit R. Pettry, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Pettry, Naoma, has been promoted to Army specialist fourth class in An Khe, Vietnam, where he is assigned to the 1st-Cavalry Division Spec.

in Company of the division's 15th Battalion at Camp Radcliff, entered the Army in February 1966. He ar- -nved overseas last August. Pettry's wife, Dolly, lives in Arnett. Aviation Ordnanceman Second Raybert A. Howell, USN, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Raybert C. Howell, Stickney. has reported for duty with Patrol Squadron- .49 at the U. S.

Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md. Patrol Squadron-49 is a key unit in the Navy's powerful Anti- Submarine Warfare Force in the Atlantic. The Squadron flies the Lockheed PSA ORION, newest of the Navy's patrol aircraft. Pvt. Ronald Schultz, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Bernard Schultz, A Ansted, is leave with completin. spending a 10-day his parents after basic training at Fort Polk, La. In the Army since October. Private Schultz will report to Fort Sam Houston, Tex.

following his leave where he will receive 10 weeks' training at the dental school. He is a 1965 graduate of Ansted High School and attended West Virginia Institute of Technology for one year. XmuM SchaKz Wiley Cadle Private Wifey C. Cade, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph R. Cadle, Rhodell, has completed a communication center specialist course at the Army Southeastern Signal School, Ft Gordon, Ga. During this nine weeks of training, Cadle learned to operate teletype sets and other communications equipment. Infantry division's 3rd Brigade arrived in Vietnam, Dec. 19.

Second Lieutenant Harold L. Johnson. Hinton sailed with the brigade when it departed the west coast of the U. S. last month.

Th 9th Division, stationed at i. Riley, was formed a year ago from veteran cadre personnel and soldiers considered to be among the best ever trained by the U. S. Army. Lt.

Johnson, son of Harold Johnson, Hinton, is an assistant intelligence officer with Headquarters Company of the brigade. His wife, Jo Ann, lives in Junction City, Kan. Major Josiah. E. Cook, broth-' er of Buell Cook, Lebanon, Va 1 las retired from the U.

Air Force at Charleston AFB, after more than 22 years' service. Major Cook served as a personnel staff officer at Charleston prior to his retirement The major served in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II and is a veteran of the Korean War. A graduate of Pineville High School, he attended West Virginia University during his off- duty hours. His wife is the former Eula M. Faurote.

Private Harold R. Neal, 19 son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold H' 1 Neal, Route 2, Summersville has completed a 13-week ballistic missile repair course at the Army Missile and Muni- tons School, Redstone Arsenal Ala. Pvt.

Neal was trained in the maintenance and repair of propulsion and launcher systems of the Pershing, a surface -to- surface, forward area trooo support missile. Elaine H. Gragg, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. June H.

OKI TVT oc Grt Vour Own faxes: 7 and Register, Sunday Morning, Jan. 8, 1967--5 Newspaper Enterprise Assn. On the final day before adjournment last October, Cou- gress passed a bill exempting from tax the first $500 of pay received monthly by an officer serving in a combat zone. Previously, Congress had exeapted from tax all pay re- eeived by enlisted men in combat zones and the first $2M in combat zones. If hospitalized as a result of such service, the enlisted mail's exemption includes all pay while hospitalized and, for officers, up to $500 monthly of such pay.

Any part of a month in the combat zone or in the hospital as a result of wounds or injury counts as a full month for both groups. IRS has taken another step to speed up refunds to the wives of' our servicemen in Viet Nam. Sign Return For Husband In Vietnam PORT use Where joint returns are filed, an exception will be made to the general rule and only the wife's signature will be required. Where the husband's signature would appear the wife should write: "Serving in Viet Nam." Furthermore, IRS promises to speed up the pressing of such refunds. While military men have the same April 15 filing deadline as civilians, they receive an automatic two-mouth extension if they are out of the country on that date.

Those serving in Viet Nam have until 180 days after they leave Viet Nam to file their returns. TAXABLE military pay ineludes: --Pay received on active duty or while attending armed forces academies. --Lump sum payments upon separation from service. --Re-enlistment bonus. -ROTC pay.

--Reserve training pay "Cut Your Own Taxes" The Raleifh Register P. O. Box 489, Dept. (258) Radio City Station New York, K. y.

1M19 --Longevity pay. NONTAXABLE military and veterans' pay includes: --Payments equal to six months' pay to beneficiaries of servicemen who died on active duty. --Veterans' benefits paid by the Veterans Administration to veterans and their families. --Education, training and subsistence allowances to veterans. --Disability compensation.

--Veterans' insurance proceeds and dividents. (Interest earned on dividends left with VA is taxable.) --Veterans' bonuses paid by states. --Subsistence, uniform and quarters allowances. --Grants to seriously disabled veterans for homes designed for "wheelchair living." --Grants for motor vehicles to veterans who lost their sight or use of their limbs. J.

W. Maxwell Is Appointed Special Commissioner In Heirship Tangle A TlfHV A mi (NEXT: Sick pay.) CUT JOUR wHI show you ways to save, save, save on your income tax return. Latest deductions are clearly explained in this 64-page, illustrated, step-by-step guide, written by an expert in easy-ta-understand language. Order your copy today. Alii Do you have a refund due on your 1966 Federal income tax- return? By mailing it to the correct address, you will help speed the processing and refunding procedures involved by eliminating one handling operation.

This announcement was made today by Hugh D. Jones, District Director of Internal Bevenue for West Virginia. Virginia taxpayers Name Address City State ip (Please allow three weeks for delivery) was Route 219 promoted to specialist "fourth class recently while with the 8th Infantry Division in Germany. For pay purposes this new grade is equivalent to that of corporal. A stenographer in the division's Headquarters Company, stationed near Bad Kreuznach he entered the Army in January 1966, was last stationed at Ft.

Benjamin Harrison, and arrived overseas in August Spec Gragg graduated in 1964 fiom Lewisburg High School. Before entering the Army, he was employed by the West Virginia Pulp Paper Company Covington, Va. Two area men have completed reconnaissance training) at the Army Armor Center, Fort' Knox, recently. i They are privates Ronald E. Whitt, son of Mrs.

Elizabeth Wbitt, Oakvale, and Jessee Pennington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessee B. Pennington, Princeton. The men, both 19 years old, received eight weeks of tram- ing in the methods of scouting and patrolling, with emphasis on the operation of Army jeeps on rugged terrain.

Instruction was also given in camouflage techniques, concealment in natural terrain and handling of Weapons. West should returns showmg refunds directly to the Central Service Center. The address is 222 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45298. A preaddressed envelope for this purpose is included with your tax form package. Mr.

Jones said that taxpayers who owe tax should continue to mail their returns to: District Director, Internal Revenue Service, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101. Checks or money orders in payment of the tax should be made payable to: Revenue Service." "Internal Three area men have recently completed a field communications crewmen course at Fort Dix, N. J. They ase Pvt Doanie H. Dun- Wr, 19, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ray E. Dunbar, Union, whose wife, Vera, hives in Rockville, National Guard Private Robert E. Mann, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert L. Mann, Talcott and Private Ueyd T. Cochra, 19, whose parents Mr. and Mrs. Sherman S.

Ccchran, and wife, Donna, live at Rock. During the course, they were trained to string wire from the field to the communication center. Instruction was also given in basic electricity, switchboard installation and operation and pole climbing. Pfc. Aairev 21, son of Kr.

and Mrs. Claucse Davis, Serving at Fort Knox, Ky. FT. KNOX, Ky. (AHTNC) Robert L.

Fisher, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Fisher, Rt 2, Bluefield, was recently promoted to staff sergeant. Presenting the insignia were Maj.

Kenneth M. Koester, chief of the Operations Branch and Col. Walter Greenwood acting director of instruction at the Army Armor School, Ft Knox. Sgt Fisher, an ammunitions sergeant with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, School Brigade, entered the Army in 1958. His wife, Elizabeth, is with him at the fort Private Kwuue E.

HarrisoB, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Estle Harrison, Bud, has completed an eight-week administration course. His wife, Virginia, lives in Baileysville. Private WilKs E.

Workman, 19, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Willis Floyd Workman, Pineville, recently completed reconnaissance training at the Army Armor Center. He received eight weeks of training in the methods of scouting and patrolling, with emphasis on the operation of Army jeeps on rugged terrain. Instruction was also given in camouflage techniques, concealment in natural terrain and handling of weapons.

LINDA JOHNSON Linda Johnson 'Miss Spring 1 A Shady Spring High School TM Jl yl ninr T.inH* rt advancement ai new special commissioner has been appointed by Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp to serve in the three year old "cousins by the dozens" heir- snip tangle. Local attorney J. W. (Judge) Maxwell has been named to replace James M. Henderson who resignec 1 as special commissioner in the case Nov.

21 Rabbi To Speak At A-B Assembly PHILIPPI Rabbi Larry Kaplan of Congregation Ohev Sholom in Huntington will represent the Jewish Chautauqua Society as lecturer at Aldcrson- Broaddus College in Philippi, Jan. 12. The rabbi will speak in chapel at 10 a.m. on the subject "Dialogue or Monologue?" The rabbi lectures on college campuses under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society, an organization which creates better understanding of Jews and Judaism through education. The Jewish Chautauqua Society is sponsored by the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods.

Following the weekly chapel service Rabbi Kaplan will make himself available to speak with students individually and in discussion groups. This is the beginning, of new -work year of and as is customary in cases of a fresh start for any venture we should look at our past safety efforts in a very critical manner. Unsafe practices uncovered should be discarded, and we should add new ideas to those that have proven effective for us. At the beginning of a year, many persons, recognizing tne need for personal improvement, will compile a list of their habits that they consider bad or disagreeable and, by considerable soul-searching, attempt to improve individuals by discarding one or more of these habits. Many of these persons are successful in their efforts new Others, set their because they either too high or be- senior, Linda crowned "Miss monies at night.

is the and Mrs. cause of not really wanting to change, will soon be back to their old routines, bad habits and all. You fellows are familiar -with persons that have made good their New Year's resolutions and others, because of not really being sincere, failed miserably in their efforts. Like the first group I mentioned, the people that made good in their promises, each of us should also do some soul- searching and take a long, hard look at our work habits and resolve to improve. Can we set our goals too high? I think not, especially when our lives are at stake Naturally, not all of your work habits are bad, so all that is necessary is a refinement of the safe practices that we know and discuss each shift.

You know to thoroughly examine the roof, face, and ribs before beginning any work, but are you always sincere in your efforts? If not, then thorough examination of roof, face, and ribs should be at the top of your list of New Year's resolutions. In the handling of your equipment, are you always aware of the potential dangers that could produce an injury if you fail to always keep a clear mind? I not. then you should resolve to always keep your mind on your entire job. One of the things that makes! America great is our desire to keep improving and always do better in our efforts. We "don't tike to stand still.

We want bet- ter cars, better living conditions, spells! and should hold true for our accident record. Why should Johnson, in Fridav i lut ACI.UIU. miy snouia we 4 1 jbe content to stand still when it to injuries to daugluer of Mr. (when we advance in all the oth- John B. er fields? i A We have a tetter safet rec-! a If cheerleader, sec-jord now than we did several! pss and ago, but that isn't good! vice presi- enough.

We must improve until! AT i TT TM em be an injury in our industry is a nal Society rar it instead of commonplace. iSL Sweet 5 rt 0f lAcddents are as Future Farmers of as they were years ago. Wei will be guilty of neglect if we. don't improve our record, because we have shown in the past that it can be done, and we have the know-how to do it. Improving our safety record isn't just to better our standing on a chart or on our company's i Chanter.

PSC To Consider Elfeins Request CHARLESTON (UPI) 1 V.H VH01V Wl Vtl VUl VUJ11PCU.IV i A request by the City of Elk-'book. You and I know that im- sns to furnish sewerage service, proving our records means few-! along with a schedule of pro-jer men hurt, more happy fami-i posed rates, was taken more steady work, and' consideration Wednesday by freedom from pain and' Public Service Commission. The town proposed monthly minimum rates of $2.47 for in- town customers and $3.37 for out-of-town residents, with quarterly rates of $7.41 and $10,11 respectively. suffering. Let's all resolve to work safely during 1967, improve when necessary so that we can feelj good about it, and Kelp to lower i the figures on the accident chart NOW YOU KNOW By United Press International The American railroads, finding it difficult to operate coast to coast the dozens of different time systems, divided the nation into it present time zones, thus inventing standard time, in the 1880s The hassle involves the $161 ,416.84 estate left by Miss Lova Snuffer who died in June 1963, leaving no will.

Filing the suit was Mrs. Delia Mae Snuffer widow of Lova Snuffer's brother, and Wilma Lobeta Rogers, Delia Mae's daughter. At issue in the suit, which involves over 100 defendants including cousins, half-aunts and half-uncles, is the paternity of Wilma Rogers. The plaintiffs claim the girl is the natural daughter of Snuffer, who married her mother after her birth. The special commissioner has been ordered to examine the record of evidence on the issue of the girl's paternity and to make specific recommendations; report the names of all claimants entitled to share in the estate and the respective share to which each elainiant is entitled; to determine if partition of the real estate can be made or whether a sale of the property will be required; to report the names of all who hold liens against the estate, amounts and priorities of payment.

According to the records in the Circuit Clerk's office, Henderson had been paid $1,050 at the time of his withdrawal from the case. The order signed by Judge Knapp required that the parties to the suit pay Henderson an additional $S40 for 42 hours of work at the rate of $20 per hour. He has conducted numerous hearings over the past year to take testimony of all parties and witnesses involved. Other attorneys involved are David D. Ashworth, representing the plaintiffs and Clay S.

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