The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 13.02.1965, Blaðsíða 2

The White Falcon - 13.02.1965, Blaðsíða 2
2 WHITE FALCON Saturday, February 13, 1965 by Dr. Jack C. Hoover, LCdr, MC, USNR (Editor’s Note: This article is in two parts, the first of which appears below; the second is to appear next week.) Temperatures Of The Body “Dr. Jones, my boy has a fever of 102 degrees. Should I bring him in to the hospital?” How high may the tempe- rature go before any harmful effects occur?” These are typical questions asked by parents many, many times. It is important to realize that 90 per cent of fevers of sudden onset in children are of viral origin, self limited, harmless and unlikely to have*^ serious consequences. Fever per se may not require therapy. Ever since the inauguration of modern clinical thermometry by Wunderlich in 1871, temperature taking has been almost ritual. Fever may even have beneficial effects, particularly in certain bacterial diseases. Does the normal body tempera- ture vary daily? It certainly does; and represents a balance between heat production and heat loss. High Temperature It is comforting to note that a “thermostatic” mechanism prob- ably is operative about 106 de- grees F., since body temperatures rarely exceed that figure. Tem- peratures higher than 107 de- grees F. may be damaging, but are rarely seen without a primary disturbance of a part of the brain called hypothalmus. While an oral body tempera- tures of 98.6 degrees F. is accepted as normal, there is also wide in- dividual variation, as well as well as variation from one hour to the next. Many normal children have oral temperatures of 99 to 100 degrees F. daily, and even higher readings are obtained after exercise of emotional excitement. No Relationship Also, years of experience in taking simultaneous oral and rec- tal temperature readings have convinced some medical author- ities that there is no consistant relationship between the two readings: Oral temperature is identical with rectal as often as the two are different. Elevations of temperature to less than 106 degrees F. usually are well tolerated, except by in- dividuals with a tendence toward fever convulsion. This tendency is inherited. The convulsions occure most often during the first three years of life, and are rare after age five. They may precede or coin- cide with the onset of fever, but rarely occur later than six to ten hours afterwards. Several Occur Usually there is only a single convulsion episode, but occasional- ly several seizures occur over a period of several hours. Clinical experience suggests the seizures induced by fever do not reflect the heights of the body temperature, but are more likely related to the rapidity of the rise in temperature. (Next week: What should one do to reduce fevers?) Red China 1st Peace Threat In the period following two dramatic events on the world scene—the change of leadership in the Kremlin and the explosion of an atomic bomb by the Red Chinese—the American public re- gards China, and not Russia, as a greater threat to world peace by a three-to-one margin. There are two considerations on which the American public is prin- cipally reacting. 1. What is regarded as the ag- gressive and uncivilized behavior of the Red Chinese. 2. The overpopulation of that country, which leads many to think that Red China intends to expand its borders, even at the cost of human life. China’s nuclear breakthrough, though rarely mentioned specifi- cally, probably serves to give im- petus to these two considerations. This question was put to all persons in the survey: “Looking ahead to 1970, which country do you think will be the greater threat to world peace— Russia or Communist China?” Today: Red China 59%, Russia 20%, no opinion 21%. May, 1964: Red China 56%, Russia 27%, no opinion 17%. March, 1963: Red China 47%, Russia 34%, no opinion 19%. March, 1961: Red China 32%, Russia 49%, no opinion 19%. Even before the events of mid- October 1964 there had been a growing trend in the number of people who saw Communist China as more dangerous than Russia. A short time ago, four years, in the spring of 1961, opinion was largely on the side that Russia was to be more feared. Just two years later, the situation was al- most exactly reversed. THE WHITE FALCON U. S. Naval Station Keflavik White Falcon’s mission — To in- form and entertain all hands: to serve as a positive factor in pro- moting the efficiency, welfare and contentment of personnel. Capt Robert R. Sparks Commanding Officer Cdr Robert O. Boe Executive Officer LCdr Alice V. Bradford Service Information Officer Staff G.A. Simpson, J03, Editor T.D. Streeter, SN, Reporter J. P. Schmieg, JOSA, Reporter The White Falcon is published weekly on Saturdays In accordance with NAVEXOS P-35, revised June 1958, for free distrib- tion to personnel of Naval Station Keflavik. It is printed commercially by the Isafoldar- prentsmidja,, Reykjavik, Ice., from non-ap- propriated 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. Govt., Dept, of Defense or the Navy Dept. Why Advance In Your Rate by J.R. Steiner, HMCA, taken from Navy News What goes into a person who goes up for rate? What benefits does a person gain in getting that extra chevron? There are four important rea- sons included in such a decision. One, is the obligation to assume more responsibility. The com- manding officer, in recommending a man for rate, indicates the man has performed in a satisfactory manner in his present pay grade, completed necessary requirements for advancements, and demon- strated he should be nominated. Those who do compete respect this nomination and they assume the obligations that go with it. Extra Money Two, is better pay. Could you use an extra $432 a year (de- pending on marital status — BAQ) ? Increase in pay come with advancement in rate. This com- pensation is based on increased responsibility assumed with the higher grade. Three, the schooling. Many schools require students to be in Pay Grade E-4 or E-5 — such as Medical Administrative Technique, Advanced Hospital Corps (“B” School) and Submarine Medicine, to name a few. Earning the rate offers one an opportunity to ap- ply for these advanced schools. Four, prestige. Ever notice a new P03 or P02? His shoulders are pulled back a little farther and there is pride in his step. Every person should strive to do better, to succeed, and prove him- self capable of performing with confidence that others have in him. Yes, these are some of the rea- sons your shipmates are com- peting for rate this month! For those of you who are, Congratu- lations! You are proving that Navy men have a strong sense of pride, personal moral and respon- sibility, personal leadership, and the realization that strength in the Navy lies in the advancement of those who are willing to as- sume these obligations. Re-examine Yourself “Blessed are the poor in Spirit” (Matt. 5,3) From the moment we are born, the material world in which we live ever exerts an increasing influence upon us. The older we get and the wider and woder our eyes are opened the more attractive and the more alluring the world becomes. It promises to satisfy our every desire, to still those urges that persistently disturb us,‘ to ally those deep longings that accept no refusal. How often, comfort beckons; curiosity impels us to explore: beauty dazzles; power intoxicates; and money, the symbol and pledge of wealth, deludes us with its promise of present satisfaction and of permanent security from work and trouble. Yet how vain and de- ceitful are all these promises. And if we trust them, we will be lost. We must never forget that our spiritual existence depends upon our remembering that evil often has an appearance of good and that material things are not what they seem. In the course of our life we will encounter all kinds of pleasure that will attract us and all sorts of inner desires that will urge us. These things can only be resisted by a combination of well developed habits and God’s powerful graces. A most necessary habit or virtue in our life is Poverty of Spirit. That Poverty of Spirit which was characteristic of Christ and all His disciples. For who has ever heard of a luxury loving, self in- dulgent, hardship hating saint? Poverty of Spirit is a Spirit of Detachment from the world and the things of this world. It frees the soul, enabling it to move in a visible world without being cramped by material things. Let us examine ourselves to see whether we possess that freedom which comes from Poverty. Is there anything to which we cling tenaciously, unreasonably or inordinately? Are we constantly seeking material possession? Are we bitterly disappointed when we fail to attain a certain position or prestige? If so. we must renounce it all, in order to attain that virtue which enables the soul to triumph over human attachments and attainments. Truly, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” *■*•■*• Steruiced Protestant SUNDAY: Morning Worship Service........ Adult Bible Class................. Evening Vesper Service......... .. . Fellowship Hour................... Sunday School................. .. , Episcopal Lay Service............. Lutheran Service (except 1st Sunday) .. Latter Day Saints Lay Service..... Christian Science Lay Service .... Church of Christ Lay Service...... Holy Communion Service (1st Sujidays) MONDAY: Adult Bible Study Group........ WEDNESDAY: Chapel Choir Rehearsal .. .. THURSDAY: Baptist Lay Service.......... FRIDAY: Cherub Choir................. Youth Choir.................... .. .. SATURDAY: Assembly of God Lay Service ., . .. Main Chapel 11:00 . .. High School 9:30 . .. Main Chapel 7:00 p.m. .. Chapel Annex 8:00 p.m.. . .. High School 9:80 . .. Main Chapel 9:00 . .. Main Chapel 9:30 .. Chapel Annex 10:30 .. Chapel Annex 12:00 . .. Chapel Annex 3:00 p.m., .. Main Chapel 11:00 Chaplain’s Office 7:00 . .. Main Chapel 7:00 p.m. .. Chapel Annex 7:00 p.m. .. Main Chapel 3:15 p.m., , .. Main Chapel 4:15 p.m. . .. Main Chapel 7:30 p.m. Protestant Chaplains Ctl&plaln A. R. Saeger, Jr., Cdr, USN Chaplain R. E. Blada, Lt Cdr. USN A word for the “Excuse Makers,” (Don’t have time, rate doesn’t mean anything. I’m getting out, won’t make any rates any- way, etc.) YOU ARE FOOLING YOURSELF! Re-examine your motives. 'Perhaps you are shirk- ing. Your shipmates and your country have every right to ex- pect you to assume responsible at- titude and actions. ___________________ '______________________________ J Chaplain R. G. Brown, Lt, USN Catholic SUNDAY: SUNDAY MASSES: Main Chapel 12:15 Main Chapel 5:00 Religious Education for Children................High School 11:00 Ladles Sodality Communion (1st Sundays).........Main Chapel 8:00 Holy Name Society Communion (2nd Sundays).......Main Chapel 12:15 DAILY MASSES Monday through Friday................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:10 Saturday.............................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 First Friday of the Month.....Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 and 5:10 CONFESSIONS: Saturday........................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4:00—6:00 p.m. CHOIR REHEARSAL Tuesday.........................................Main Chapel 7:00 Saturday........................................Main Chapel 1:00 Catholic Chaplains . Chaplain T. F. Lehr, Lt, USNR Chaplain N. A. Rlcard, Lt Cdr, USN Appointments can be made for Baptisms, Weddings by calling the chaplain’s office at 4111. Jewish FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve Lay Service...................Chapel Annex 7:30 p.m. Computation Of Retainer Pay Not As Difficult As It Seems When computing retainer pay when constructive service is in- volved — multiply two and one-half times the number of years of service (including constructive time), and then multiply that answer by your basic pay at the time you go into the Fleet Reserve. (This must by your actual basic pay; constructive service CANNOT be used to increase the amount of basic pay). If, for example, you have 20 years’ service including constructive time, and you are drawing pay as a CPO with over 18 years, her’s how it would work: Two and one-half percent times 20 years service (including construc- tive time) is 50. Multiply this by $370.00 and you get $185.00 — the monthly amount of your check.

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