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WHITE FALCON
Saturday, June 1, 1963
THE WHITE FALCON
UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION KEFLAVIK
WHITE FALCON’S mission — To inform and entertain all hands:
to serve as a positive factor in promoting the efficiency, welfare and con-
tentment of personnel.
CAPTAIN STANLEY E. ELLISON, USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
COMMANDER ROBERT O. BOE
Executive Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SHULER H. MAYES
Service Information Officer & Officer-in-Charge
STAFF
Editor: Bill Kinder, J03
Assist. Editor: Mike Crump, JOSN
Reporter: Walt Platteborze, SN
Reporter: Tony Farina, JOSA
Photographer: Montie C. Rankin, PH3
The WHITE FALCON Is published weekly on Saturdays In accordance with NAVEXOS
P-35, revised June 1958, for free distribution to personnel of Naval Station Keflavik,
Keflavik International Airport, Iceland. It Is printed commercially by the Isafoldarprent-
smtdja h.f., Reykjavik. Iceland, from non-approprlated funds.
Opinions and statements made In articles published here are those of the authors
and are not to be construed as official views of the U.S. Government. Department of
Defense or the Navy Department
Editorial
Space Age Americans
Still Understand Unity
America is still inhabitated by Americans—this state-
ment may sound foolish to you or maybe the product of an
overproductive “patriotic pen,” but it is as true today in
the Space Age as it was when Nathan Hale gave his life
for his country.
During the past fewr years, we have been confronted
with cries that the American spirit is falling apart that
we are “going to the dogs.” Our Cold War enemy never
misses a chance to publicize the racial problems we are
experiencing in parts of our great nation. Unfortunately,
this problem, and others, do exist; however, we can over-
come them.
The launching of Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper into space
came at a time when our spirit of unity appeared to be
on the decline. Yet as the countdown reached its final sec-
onds and the flames came roaring from beneath the rocket.
Americans of all races, religions and creeds could be seen
with a hope in their hearts and a prayer on their lips. It
was a touching sight. No one was ashamed of that lump
in his throat or of the fact that he was silently asking
Someone greater to let this American return safely to
earth after competing his mission.
We were united; we were experiencing humility. Here
was another earthling headed into the unknown, depending
on scientific achievement and placing his fate in the hands
of God.
Of course this space flight hasn’t solved the internal
problems of our Nation, but it has given us new hope. We
have been reassured that we still have unity in spite of
our problems.
The statement United We Stand, Divided We Fall was
made long before the present generation was confronted
with its problems, but it is still true and will be true for
generations yet to come.
A Primer
On Communism
QUESTION—Communists boast
that there are no thieves or rob-
bers in the Soviet Union. Is this
true?
ANSWER — Since the end of
WWII, there have been frequent
references in Soviet newspapers
to trials of individual thieves and
robbers, as well as organized crim-
inal gangs. There are also increas-
ing reports in the Soviet papers
of corruption and criminal activi-
ties of employees and officials in
state-operated enterprises, indus-
trial plants, collective farms, dis-
tribution agencies and so forth.
Millions of rubles’ worth of
state property are stolen annually
or disposed of by illegal methods.
These offenses involve the Com-
munist discredited “profit mo-
tive.” Other types of offenses are
committed in attempts to cover
up inefficiency or failure to meet
production quotas. Factory and
farm records are frequently al-
tered to show that quotas have
been met when production has fal-
len far short of goals.
Juvenile delinquency-rowdyism,
petty theft, drunkeness—became
so pronounced that it was the sub-
ject of a Soviet anti-vice cam-
paign in 1954, 1955 and 1956.
Many of the young hoodlums were
the children of officials.
Waty Cxckange
By R.C. O’Brien, SHCS
Prices are probably the most
talked about aspect of a Navy
Exchange. Often we hear, “it was
cheaper at my last station,” or
words to this effect. This may be
true on a few items. However,
practically every staple item is
sold at exactly the same price in
every Navy Exchange throughout
the world.
At the “last station” prices in-
crease as they do anywhere. Ac-
complishment of a uniform price
is the result of agreements with
vendors that permit all Navy Ex-
changes to buy at the same price.
Cost differences occur mainly in
items not covered by such an
agreement, particularly in foreign
merchandise.
These items are generally in the
fashion or luxury areas. Some of
the circumstances which contri-
bute to price differences are;
quantities purchased, distance
from the source, method of trans-
portation, product guarantees and
warranties.
Recent arrangements with a
number of European vendors is
helping to equalize prices in a
number of instances. However,
transportation costs will continue
to cause variances. Part of our
mission is to sell at the lowest
possible prices in keeping with
good business practices which will
insure a source of revenue for
welfare and recreation programs.
High prices mean fewer sales and
smaller contributions to welfare
and recreational programs in the
long run. Therefore, we too are
interested in keeping prices as low
as possible.
Recent stock additions include
crystal ware from Denmark, and
tape recorders from Holland. Ger-
man phono-consoles are also ex-
pected soon.
Food specials for the week of
June 2-8 will be as follows: Main
Snack Bar (T-100), Veal Cutlets;
Terminal Restaurant, Grilled
Lamb Chops; Viking Cafeteria,
Small Steak. All food specials are
served with two vegetables, bread,
butter and coffee at a cost of 55
cents.
The Chaplain J Corner
By Fr. Richard C. Hunkins, LT, CHC, USNR
AN AIR FORCE WIFE STANDS BY PROUDLY
The following article recently appeared in one of the
major newspapers in the United States as a response ad-
dressed to a Lt. Airedale who wrote a disgruntled attack
on life in the military. It was written by one of our own
from the Naval Station.
“Dear Lt. Airedale—I sincerely hope your attitude tow-
ard military careers is not representative of the American
people. I prefer to believe the intelligent, well-informed citi-
zen is aware of the important job the military is performing
in an era where the peace of the world is constantly threat-
ened. Get your head out of the sand, Lt. Airedale, and
recognize that your home and family is in need of pro-
tection provided by these brave and dedicated men.
Admittedly, a military career does provide free medical
care and retirement. But, it also places undue hardships
on the men and their families. As the wife of a career
Air Force officer I feel somewhat qualified to speak on
the subject. We have twice travelled with infants, endured
long separations, spent many holidays apart. While the
majority of American families are sitting around their
Christmas tree, enjoying their Thanksgiving turkey or
Fourth of July picnics, there are many husbands and fath-
ers on alert; be it in the air, in an interceptor or bomber,
at sea in a nuclear submarine or lonely radar picket vessel,
or on the ground manning the Nike or ICBM’s. These
men are protecting these carefree people, should the need
arise.
Moving our children about does not seem to have any
adverse effect upon them. Military children, on the whole,
are intelligent, outgoing and adaptable individuals with a
deep sense of pride in their Country and the job their
fathers are doing. As for denying a man the challenge of
the business world, is it not a challenge each time a Jet
Pilot climbs into the cockpit of a million-dollar aircraft
and sets out to identify an unknown? Is it not a challenge
when an astronaut departs for outer space? And, what of
the men who have the responsibility of launching the Atlas
or Titan missiles? These are not challenges? You speak
of a haven for the security minded. Security, to many of
us, means living permanently in a community with the
benefit of a family (doctor), dentist and daddy coming
home on the 5:15. It means no moves, no separations, no
lonely holidays apart.
But, until that day arrives, we stand with pride behind
our husbands while they serve their country, unselfishly
and with dedication.
Someone has to do the job and how fortunate for the
United States its citizens are not all Lt. Airedales.”
We can indeed be thankful for such faithful wives as
the above who so much resemble the valiant woman of
the Book of Proverbs, the valiant woman described by the
Holy Spirit:
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WEDNESDAY: Senior Choir Rehearsal ........................
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PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS
Chaplain L.C.M. Vosseler, CDR. USN
Chaplain W. C. Hitchens, LCDR, USN
Chaplain H.W. Holland Jr., LCDR, USN
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SUNDAY: Recited Mass ......................
Sung Mass .............................
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Holy Name Society Communion (2nd Sunday) .,
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY. Recited Mass.......
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Baptism, Weddings, and Special Blessings,
CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
Chaplain R. C. Hunkins, LT, USNR
JEWISH
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