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THE u n an QofUioi JtiU

By Fred Lardner

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HE newly created Committee on Civilian Components of the Armed Services has been charged by Secretary of Defense Forrestal with making recommendations for a complete reorganization of the service Reserves. These recommendations will be translated into legislation and submitted to Congress early in 1948. The study now being made by the Committee on Civilian Components, headed by Assistant Secretary of the Army, Gordon Gray, will determine the necessity for Reserves of various kinds in preparing for possible future war which may be quite different than wars of the past, the composition of Reserves, their duties, size, training, coordination, promotion policies, pay, uniforms, retirement benefits, etc.

Secretary Forrestal asked the committee to recommend "means of reducing recurrent friction and recrimination as between civilian components and Regular services."

The new overall Reserve probably will include the following components, according to Capitol Hill authorities who have examined the subject: Naval Reserve, including Fleet, Organized, Volunteer and Merchant Marine Reserves; the National Guard, serving the Army and the Air Force; the Organized Reserve Corps (Army and Air Force); the Reserve Officers' Training Corps; the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps; the Coast Guard Reserve, because the Coast Guard joins the Navy in time of war; the Civil Aeronautics Authority, because it trains civilian pilots; and any other civilian components, as the Civil Air Patrol, established to help the Regular Services in time of war.

Secretary Forrestal said he wants a "brutally realistic consideration of what reserve units, or persons drawn from reserve units, would in fact be able to do at the outbreak of a war, and subsequently, giving due regard to probable state of training, possible state of equipment, time factors in mobilization, domestic conditions following a sudden attack, local allegiances or particular groups or individuals, the maximum possible peacetime size of reserve forces, and

the probable physical condition of the average member of the reserves."

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Perhaps by the time this is read the Navy Department will have announced new permanent appointments for all Naval Reserve officers on inactive duty.

According to plans, the rank to which each officer will be appointed will be based on unrestricted temporary (nonspot) rank which he held while on active duty, and will be the same as that temporary rank or one rank lower.

"Since each Reserve officer has, upon being released from active duty, the highest temporary rank in which he served satisfactorily while on active duty, many officers will have a higher temporary rank than that to which they will be permanently appointed," the Navy Department said in announcing the plan.

"These officers will continue to hold these higher temporary ranks while in the Naval Reserve.

"For example, some officers have served satisfactorily as temporary commanders but will be permanently appointed to the rank of lieutenant commander, the permanent rank of their Regular Navy contemporaries. They will continue to have the temporary rank of commander and receive drill pay based upon the rank of commander. Having been aptjointed permanent lieutenant commanders by the President, they will be issued new commissions in the rank of lieutenant commander, the rank of temporary commander being held by law without appointment."

These will be the first permanent appointments in the Naval Reserve since 30 June 1942, when permanent promotions were suspended for the duration of the war.

Congress Awaits Pay Study Secretary of Defense Forrestal is at this writing (early December) attempting to speed completion of the final renort of the Joint Armv-Navy Personnel Pav Board, so that legislation proposing higher service pay and widows' pensions

New Reserve Appointments—Congress Awaits Pay Study — Disability Retirement — New Retirement Bills can be submitted to Congress as soon as possible. The Board has completed its study, but the study has been submitted for comment to the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce and the Federal Security Administrator as well as to Secretaries of Army, Navy and Air Force.

Although members of Congress have been requesting to see the report. Secretary Forrestal has insisted that, the final report be withheld until departmental comments are studied.

According to one member of the House Armed Services Committee, there will be some Congiressional objection to efforts to rank "so-called officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Public Health Service" with officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps in pay and also in other matters.

Many members of Congress will wonder why, he told this correspondent, the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Public Health Service should in eflfect be considered, for certain purposes, as members of the Armed Services. This objection, he said, probably will not apply to the Coast Guard.

Disability Retirement The Congressional investigation of the career of Major General Bennett E. Meyers emphasized the fact that he was retired at 59 years of age for "nervous exhaustion" on a tax-free pension of $549 a month. Now Congress and the White House are determined to find out how widespread is the practice of retiring for physical disability, and what can be done to limit this practice.

Some Armed Services spokesmen on Capitol Hill are convinced that many members of Congress lament this repercussion of the Meyer incident. When the subject is considered by Congress, they claim, many members will insist that service retirement pay, whether for disability or not, be exempt from taxation. They point out that retirement cuts an officer's pay about in half, requiring him to live on three-fourths base pay without allowances. Retired officers employed in high salaried jobs, or earning money in self-employment, could have overall income subject to taxation, they said. {Continued on page 17)

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THE SEA AND THE STATES by Samuel

W. Bryant (Crowell, $5.00).

Subtitled "A Maritime History of the American People," Mr. Bryant's book tells of the part the American Navy and Merchant Marine have had in the growth of the United States.

This is an ambitious undertaking, and in compressing his subject within a single volume of six hundred pages, the author has been compelled to condense much of his material to a form resembling an encyclopedia entry. Even so.

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The Navy on Capitol Holl—By Fred Lardner

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All in a Day's Work—By Mills Astin

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ably informative work.

Mr. Bryant concludes that only one thing pertaining to the next war can be predicted without reasonable doubt, and that is that soldiers will have to be transported, landed and kept supplied until they have won and can hold the enemy's land. To that end, the nation that can win control of the seas will be the victor.

IT BEATS W O R K I N G

by John Lardner

(Lippincott, S3.00).

John Lardner is well known as a sports colimanist for the magazine Newsweek and other publications. Included in IT BEATS W O R K I N G are many of the Newsweek columns which found such favor with his readers. Mr. Lardner's subject matter ranges through diamond, gridiron, ring, track and court, with special emphasis upon the many colorful personalities and "characters" of the sport world.

IT BEATS W O R K I N G will hand the sport fan many a laugh, but will be so much mumble jumble to the reader who doesn't know Larry McPhail from Lou Nova.

Gold Wings for their Thoughts—By F. E. Biadasz, Lieutenant,

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This is another Lippincott "Main Line" mystery, and as such, fully lives up to the spine-chilling standards demanded of that series.

The "billion-dollar body" in this case belongs to one Marjorie Gilham, daughter of a famous drug tycoon. Marjorie is a rather temperamental gal who keeps getting herself into one sensational escapade after another. Naturally enough, this causes Gilham, Sr., no end of mental anguish, so he decides to put an end to it by hiring quick-witted Dan Morrison, judo expert, to be her bodyguard. {Continued on page 22)

MANAGING EDITOR—C. E. CONEY, '19

Published monthly on the twenty-fifth of the month preceding the date of issue, at twenty cents a copy. Annual subscription, S2.00. Canadian and foreign subscription, $3.00. Published by the Alumni Association of the United States Naval Academy; D. S. Walker, President; Samuel D. Foster, A. Arnold Brand, Fred W .

Pierce, Vice-Presidents; C. E. Coney, Executive Director. Printed at Fleet-McGinley, Inc., 109 Market Place, Baltimore ( 2 ) , Maryland. Editorial office, Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Annapolis, Maryland. Copyright, 1948, by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc.

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"illl III 1 u n WORK' doubtful that in any offices such IinTthea isvariety of problems are presented course of a day's business as come to the attention of the 531 Members of Congress. Some of the matters demand immediate decision while others require months of investigation and study.

It is also doubtful that in a similar number of offices, all involved in the same work, that there is such a variety in system by which such business is handled. Each office is as individual as the Member of Congress who occupies it.

The first division of methods is an East-West line through the rotunda of the Capitol building. To the North are the 96 members of the Senate, secure in their six-year terms. South of the line are the 435 Members of Congress, Representatives, who stand for election every two years.

Under the Constitution each body is responsible for its own organization and the determination of the qualifications of its members.

Each Senator and Representative is in fact a Federal employee but, in a practical way, he is responsible only to his own constituents. Each individual member of his office staflF is also a Federal employee but responsible only to the Member who appoints him. There is no Social Security nor Civil Service. Even though a legislative employee voluntarily contributes to the Civil Service Retirement Fund he remains the "personal" employee of his Member.

Should the Member be defeated, the employee loses his job at the same time.

Should the Member die, employees are paid for another 30 days, presumably to tie-up the affairs of his office.

An interesting case arose in the 80th Congress, in 1947, when Senator Bilbo of Mississippi, threatened with the Senate's refusal to seat him, drew his pay until his death. His Washington office was fully staffed during the months during which the Senator was Senator-elect, but not sworn in. Upon his death the pay of "his" employees was terminated at the end of 30 days.

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sires. Recently Senator Overton of Louisiana, whose office normally opens at 9 o'clock, refused to change the actual opening hour when daylight savings was adopted. The people of Louisiana disapproved of daylight savings so the Senator opened his office at 10 o'clock and stayed an hour later.

Some offices actually open at 8 o'clock in the morning but the doors are locked against callers until 10 o'clock in order to permit time for the opening of mail, staff conferences and the Senator's necessary dictation. Most of the committee sessions begin at 10 o'clock and the session of either House opens at 12 noon.

Closing hours are as varied. When either House is in night session some of the offices maintain skeleton staffs until adjournment but the general rule is that staff members who wait through night sessions do so only because of their own interest.

There are times, however, the entire staff, plus any friendly volunteers, stay well into the night when matters of particular interest or importance to the Member are under consideration.

Such occasions arise when there is legislation of great public interest before either House.

At one time during his prominence Father Coughlin urged his radio listeners to send telegrams to their representatives in Congress. The response was such that Washington telegraph lines were inadequate to handle the incoming messages.

They were re-routed by the thousands to Philadelphia, New York and Newark, transcribed and flown to Washington in envelopes of 100 addressed to the individual Members of Congress.

Senator Wagner of New York is said to have received 35,000 messages in one day. Even with an electric letter opener a member of his staff worked for more than 24 hours simply opening the messages. Every message of the 100 per envelope had to be read for, among the thousands of "high-pressure" messages there were some of real importance having nothing to do with the priest's campaign.

Until a few years ago each office was provided the same number of employees and the salaries were prescribed by law.

Even then there was a surprising range in the salaries received. One Senator paid his Clerk (the official designation of "Secretary") $25,000 annually in addition to the secretary's legally limited salary of $3,900. Another Senator turned his own $10,000 salary over to his Clerk.

Another had each member of his staff "kick-back" fifty per cent of his salary to the Senator!

An outstanding difference noted between the House and the Senate is in the matter of decorum. The President of the Senate, or whomever might be presiding for him, frowns upon demonstrations of any kind whether by Members or by persons in the galleries. The House is often a scene of hub-bub and disorder with the Speaker of the House wielding his gavel like a sledge hammer in order to obtain order by either, or both. Members and the spectators.

House members may walk through a tunnel connecting their two office buildings with the House wing of the Capitol •building. Senators use a similar tunnel but it is equipped with a two-car shuttle electric monorail railroad. The public may ride the cars without charge but Senators have priority.

House members ring for an elevator as all citizens do. Senate members press the buzzer three times and both shuttle cars and elevators, regardless of their direction or load, reverse to call for and deliver the Senator to his destination.

Were dormitories available, Members of Congress and their staffs could literally live on "The Hill," Capitol Hill. For Members there are gymnasiums, steam baths and, in the Senate Office Building, a swimming pool. On each side there are restaurants, barber and beauty shops, post offices (two on either side), railroad and airline ticket offices, upholstery, electrical, carpentry shops, dispensaries and, in the Capitol, a clinic staffed by the Navy and commanded by an Admiral supplied The Postmaster, in the Senate Office The size of a Senator's staff is de- by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

Building alone, estimates that the overpendent upon an allotment of funds to Gigantic motors and dynamoes manu- the-year average of incoming mail for the his office in proportion to the population of his state. He may divide the fund at facture and provide the power used for 96 Senators and their 15 standing comhis own discretion. Some of the Sena- everything from desk radios to the pumps mittees is about 45,000 pieces per day. tors have smaller and better paid staffs under the fountains which play above The Senate Post Office itself is a while others have larger staffs on the the courts and the plazas. strange organization. The employees are same amount of allotment.

Office hours are as the Member de- appointed on a strictly patronage basis JANUARY,

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from postmaster to messenger. They are under bond, it is true, but their tenure is dependent upon the Senator who recommends their appointment.

The attention given to "pressure" mail and organized lobbying campaigns varies from office to office. In the case of Senator Langer of North Dakota every communication from anyone regardless of subject matter is personally acknowledged. Each petitioner whose address is given on any of the hundreds of voluminous petitions received, receives an answer. In other offices such mail is checked for the names of persons known personally by the Senator but unless the letter, card, telegram or petition is from his home state, into the wastepaper basket it goes.

Any "pressure" mail identical in subject matter, sometimes in wording, originating from widely separated points is generally looked upon with doubts and suspicions.

The matter of appointments to West Point and Annapolis is also individually handled by Members of Congress. The certificate of nomination for appointment as either cadet or midshipman testifies that the candidate is a "bona fide" resident of the Member's own district.

Some members scrupulously adhere to the letter of the certificate while others rationalize to establish some connection between the candidate and the congressman's district.

Other members hold their appointments to repay political favors. Some hold their's for ex-service men or men still in the services.

A popular and fair method requires the cooperation of the Civil Service Commission. The Commission, upon request, will draft questions similar to those used in the qualification examinations of the two academies. The examinations may be given at any Post Office or any office of the Commission which regularly gives Civil Service examinations.

The Commission rates the papers and reports to the congressman the results of the examination with the candidates listed by rating. Usually the Member appoints the top man for principal, the second as first alternate and so on through to the last alternate.

Senator O'Mahoney of Wyoming in making his first appointment to either of the academies made a state-wide announcement of the Civil Service examinations and, upon receipt of the Civil Service reports, announced the appointment of his principal.

It was learned, shortly after, that the appointee was the nephew of a political opponent, a lawyer, who had gone to the Supreme Court of Wyoming leading a fight to prevent O'Mahoney's appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Kendrick. Senator O'Ma-

h o n ^ still opens his examinations to any bona fide Wyoming boy who desires to take the examination.

In connection with the Senate Post Office, patronage was mentioned. It is really only among legislative employees that the political so-called "spoils system" still operates. When the Democrats dominate either the House or the Senate, most of the employees are Democratic appointees. In 1946 when the Republicans attained predominance the Democratic appointees were replaced by Republicans.

There are some "caucus" appointments which remain unchanged but for Capitol police, elevator operators and many other hundreds of employees, political fortune determines their personal fortune.

The monetary value of the total pay of "patronage" jobs is divided among the number of majority members. One Senator to meet his allotment may have an elevator operator, a messenger and a clerk appointed. Another Member may fill his allotment by a committe counsel and a messenger. The effort is made that the total pay of his appointees approximates that of the pay received by the appointees of his political colleagues.

The actual process of legislation is simple to the initiated but it can be very complex to the uninformed.

Any Member of Congress can introduce legislation on any subject under the sun regardless of how incredible it might seem to everyone but the introducing Member. Even they may become confused by introducing legislation upon request or as a favor before having studied it. The Executive branch of the government may recommend legislation, as by a Presidential message, but some Member of Congress must sponsor the bill before it goes into the legislative hopper.

At the moment of its introduction the legislation becomes a "bill." Upon its approval by the Congress and the President it becomes a law or "act."

Upon its being presented in either of the two houses, it is referred by either the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to an appropriate committee.

The chairman of the committee appoints a sub-committee to which the bill is then referred for study. The first step, then is to send a copy of the proposal to the government department, office or agency with a request to report upon the desirability of the legislation. The agency to which it has been referred usually requests the Bureau of the Budget to make a report in the matter.

When the report, favorable or unfavorable, is received by the sub-committee, consideration is given. Such consideration may involve immediate approval or disapproval or it may entail

calling u p o n special investigators, months-long hearings, hundreds of witnesses, dozens of detailed exhibits and voluminous written evidence.

Upon arrival upon its determination the sub-committee reports to the general committee and the matter comes under the scrutiny of that full committee. Usually if the committee fails to indorse the measure, it dies in committee. In some instances, however, the committee will report back to the full body of the House or Senate, unfavorably. In which case the bill is placed upon the calendar for chronological consideration and debate. A favorably reported bill is placed upon the calendar, also.

Upon unanimous consent a bill may be taken from its position on the calendar and may be considered by either body out of chronological sequence.

Usually when the calendar is "called" each bill is announced by number and title. On each Member's desk is a copy of the bill, a copy of the report, and often copies of hearings concernings the measure, so that each Member may follow the calendar with full information before him.

During a "calling" of the calendar if only one Member objects to consideration of the bill it is "passed over" and reverts to its position on the calendar until the calendar is next called.

The house considering the measure approves it by a majority vote. Upon passage the bill is referred to the opposite end of the Capitol. If the measure fails, it dies before the originating body.

The second House, whichever one it might be, then goes through the same process; reference to conmiittee, subcommittee, report from the department, office or agency, consideration by the subcommittee, committee and reference to the entire house.

If the bill passes the second house it is referred to the President of the United States. If it fails in the second house, the measure dies.

Upon the President's approval the bill becomes a law, or A a of Congress. Should the President veto the bill he returns it to Congress with a message expressing his objection. To become a law, then, without the President's approval, each house must re-pass the measure by at least a two-thirds vote. If such vote is not obtained the measure is killed.

Often to speed legislation identical bills are introduced in each of the two Houses and if each of the originating bodies passes the measure then one or the other of the bills is substituted for the other. This saves time and duplication of effort.

A complication is found in that bills originating in identical f o r m are amended by their own legislative bodies. {Conutinued on page 17)

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SSISTANT Secretary of the Navy A for Air John Nicholas Brown 12 December commended the Naval Air Transport Service for six years of "reliable, safe, and efficient service" on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of its establishment.

The text of the commendation, addressed to Rear Admiral J. W. Reeves, Jr., USN, Commander of the Naval Air Transport Service, follows: "The Twelfth of December 1947 marks an anniversary in accomplishment,—the sixth birthday of the Naval Air Transport Service. It is my pleasure on this occasion to commend you and your command for providing consistently reliable, safe, and efficient service to the Naval Establishment. A vital logistic element of the U. S. Fleet, NATS is the Navy's aerial lifeline."

On 12 December, 1941, five days after the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the need for high speed transport to provide logistic support to the Navy's widely separated bases was recognized, and NATS was formally established by former Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox.

The Naval Air Transport Service JANUARY,

1948

R. A d m . J. W. Reeves, USN, C o m m a n d e r of the Naval Air T r a n s p o r t Service. Official U. S Navy P h o t o g r a p h .

provides essential air transport for Navy operations. Its Atlantic and Pacific Wings, with connecting transcontinental flights, form a link between far-flung units of the fleets and continental supply bases, and move by air personnel and high priority freight that are essential to modern Naval air and sea operations.

Congress recognized the need for this service in the National Defense Act of 1947.

In six years of operation a total of 1,867,360,000 passenger miles have been flown by NATS four engine aircraft without a passenger fatality.

In addition to its regular cargo and passenger flights to all parts of the world, NATS has made numerous special flights during its short history. The most recent of these special flights was in September, 1947, when a scheduled survey flight to Europe was rapidly converted into a mission of mercy to transport vitally needed serum to Cairo to combat a cholera epidemic. NATS aircraft was the

first to enter the stricken area after the call for assistance.

In July, 1947, NATS planes carried dynamite to Fairbanks, Alaska, to help a geophysical survey group carry out its mission. Without rapid air delivery of the explosives the operation would have been curtailed until delivery could be made by the slower water routes. A year ago a load of Rhesus monkeys was flown

by NATS to the United States from the Philippines to be used in poliomyelitis experimentation. All previous attempts to ship the monkeys by other means of transportation were unsuccessful.

NATS, although never a large organization, reached its personnel peak in August, 1945, when 25,347 men were on its roster. After V-J Day, the organization rapidly contracted to its present-day strength of 6,300 a reduction of over 75 per cent. At present, a total of 43,000 route miles are being flown, as compared to 76,000 route miles flown in 1944 at the height of wartime operations.

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T N front of the Post Office on the Main -*• Street of a small Massachusetts town, two men were talking. One, tall blond and sunbronzed, was wearing a blue uniform with two gold stripes. There were gold wings above two rows of ribbons on his chest. The other fellow looked a little drab beside him. There was no glamor in either the blue denim trousers, the worn leather jacket, or the black tin lunch-box that he carried. Yet, they were obviously friends.

"How long have you been in now?"

"Six years."

"And you like it well enough to get in the 'regulars.' Don't contemplate coming back to the home town to live again, I suppose? Still a bachelor, too, I suppose?"

"Still a bachelor. Most of the fellows in my squadron are married and have children. In fact, I'm the only bachelor.

How old is your boy? You were married right after we got out of high school.

That's ten years ago!"

"Time flies. Mickey's nine. Little Ann is four. Two kids, and my wife, and me, we don't have very much what with deductions for income tax and social security, but we get along. Mickey comes from school and puts on enough entertainment so we don't need to go to the movies. He tells us about all the new things he's learned and everything his teacher said. And airplanes! He talks about them all the time! Knows more about them than I do. Says he's going to join the Air Force when he grows up.

You might even be his C O . someday!"

"I'm not in the Air Force, Mike. I'm in the Navy."

"You were in the Navy, but now with a separate Air Force, I thought all you fliers were in the same outfit."

Change the scene a little. Move it a little farther south in New England.

There another conversation took place.

The tall man this time is very tall and he is in a much higher echelon than is our man with two gold stripes. He is John Nicholas Brown, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. The friend with whom he's talking is much more impressive looking than was our man with the black tin lunch box. He's scholarly and very well dressed.

"You are, 1 suppose, with the Air Forces. I suppose the title of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air has been modified in view of the fact that air is now a separate department."

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P A R T II In the speech before our recent Navy Public Relations Symposium where Mr. Brown recounted this important part of a conversation in Rhode Island, he added the following: "I am finding that the people of this country simply do not realize that one of the functions of this Navy of ours is to provide a certain kind of Air Power."

"The social strata sampled were quite different, but the man with the lunch box and the man in the Homburg had the same misconception concerning Naval Aviation. They were not aware that a naval air arm, controlled entirely by the Navy, continues to be a part of their national defense.

Assuming that New Englanders are no less informed on national issues than citizens elsewhere in the United States, it seems fair to assume that naval aviation's public relations job needs not to be diminished but to be increased. The need is urgent. When two men who live within a radius of fifty-miles of NAS Quonset are not aware of the Navy's aviation, the Navy has a lot of work to do public-relations-wise.

In part one of this article which appeared in the December issue of SHIPMATE, several of the many activities of the Aviation Section of the Office of Public Relations, namely news releases, press junkets, contacts, and air shows were described. Others were listed in summary.

Yet, two weeks ago, an Annapolis graduate who wears four stripes in the Navy Department expressed amazement in a telephone conversation with me in regard to our activities.

"Why I thought the Aviation Section only ran air shows," he said.

It isn't only the civilians up in New England who are misinformed. There seems to be good reason for writing part two of this article on the activities of Aviation Public Relations and for calling attention to part one.

We have not put on a Navy air show since the Cleveland Air Races, Labor Day of 1947. That was four months ago.

There are four Lieutenants, a Marine Captain, a Lieutenant Commander, and a Captain USN in the Aviation Section of

OPR. Our activities should include more than air shows!

Two of our newest activities are in liaison with the Community Air Power Program of the American Legion and with educators who teach in schools all over the United States. Both of these are educational projects, and both are of great importance.

Through the American Legion, we reach 3,326,973 voting citizens who have a natural interest in the armed services.

Through the schools, we reach 32,100,000 young citizens from whom will come the leaders of tomorrow.

The American Legion's laudable program is aimed at helping its members bear in mind that American leadership in air power is essential to both National Security and to the fulfillment of our international obligations. The Legion believes that through intensive aeronautical research, industrial preparedness, a healthy air transportation, an alert aircraft industry, intelligent public airmindedness, and strong air forces, the United States can continue to be mistress of the new sea—the air.

The place of Navy public relations in this program is apparent. It affords an excellent opportunity to "sell" the importance of a strong peacetime naval aviation to the public on the grass roots level.

The Aviation Section of OPR is the coordinator of the Navy's participation in this nation-wide effort. In the beginning, we arranged for Mr. Brown and our top aviation admirals to speak to the Legion's big national and regional air power conferences.

Once that initial part of the program was under way, our activities spread to the commanding officers, public information officers, and recruiting officers concerned with naval and marine corps aviation. We informed them of the aims, methods of cooperation, and resultant values of participating in this Legion effort.

Questionnaires aimed at evaluating the amount and type of such naval participation were sent out by our office to all naval and marine activities concerned.

These questionnaires are now flowing back daily. They are exceedingly enlightening!

A high percentage of them show that up to the time the Navy made its contact with the local Legion Post Com{Continued on page 18)

^<4e landed officers Who Have Reported and Officers Who Have Been Detached Recently Harry B. Dodge has recently reCAPT. ported for duty at the Engineering Expermient Station. He comes from duty as Commanding Officer, USS N E R E U S , (AS 17).

Capt. Edward K. Walker has recently reported for duty on the Staff of the Postgraduate School. Capt. Walker comes from duty as a Member of the ArmyNavy Explosive Safety Board, Washington, D. C. Lt. Comdr. Griffith P. Stokes has recently reported for duty in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation. He comes from duty with Attack Squadron 15 A. Comdr. Thomas P. Lowndes has recently reported for duty in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation.

Comdr. Lowndes comes from duty as Commanding Officer, USS HAROLD J. ELLISON ( D D - 8 6 4 ) .

Lt. Earl E. Buckwalter has recently reported for duty in the Executive Department. He comes from duty with SubGroup ONE, San Diego Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet.

Lt. Walter C. Blattmann has recently reported for duty in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation. He comes from duty with Attack Squadron ONE-L. Capt. William S. Estabrook, Jr., has recently been detached from duty in the Executive Department. His next duty will be as Commanding Officer, USS UvALDE (AKA88).

Capt. Charles T. Singleton, Jr., has recently been detached from duty on the Staff of the Postgraduate School. He will report for duty as Commander, Destroyer Squadron ONE. Winter and Spring Sports Assistants Named The Superintendent of the Naval Academy has announced the appointment of the following officers as assistants to the Head of the Department of Physical Training for the various winter and spring sports indicated: Baseball—Comdr. J. Edward Pace, Class of '37.

Crew—Capt. Rollo N. Norgaard, Class of '28.

Golf—Comdr. Thos. D. Cunningham, Class of '37.

Lacrosse—Comdr. Stephen S. Mann, Jr., Class of '38.

JANUARY,

1948

Stated.

um Class of 1860. Among the gifts are AdRear Admiral miral Schley's personal copy of his pubJames L. Holloway, Jr., USN, lished Report of Winfield S. Schley,

Superintendent Pistol—Maj. Bernard W. Giebler, Class of '42.

Tennis—Lt. Comdr. Robert N. Miller, Class of '40.

Track—Comdr. Reid P. Fiala, Class of '31.

Sailing—Comdr. Richard C. Latham, Class of '34.

This duty is in addition to the regularly assigned duties of these officers.

Midshipmen to Cruise in European Waters—Second Postwar Summer Cruise to Include NROTC Students The Midshipman Summer Cruise will be to European and Mediterranean waters this summer leaving Annapolis 5 June and returning 24 August, Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, announced to the Brigade of Midshipmen at noon meal formation on 2 December 1947.

NROTC students from 11 major universities and colleges numbering about one third the number of midshipmen will take part in the cruise. They will be fully integrated with midshipmen, the admiral said.

The task group will probably consist of one battleship of the lOWA class, two heavy cruisers, one aircraft carrier and a full squadron of destroyers.

The ports of call have not yet been designated.

The superintendent was represented in preliminary planning of the cruise by Captain Richard F. Stout, of Trenton, N. J., Head of the Department of Seamanship and Navigation.

Admiral Schley Papers Given to Naval Academy Museum and Library Captain Harry A. Baldridge, USN, (Ret.), Director of the Naval Academy Museum, has announced the acquisition of several papers belonging to the late Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley,

Commander, U. S. Navy, Commanding Greely Relief Expedition of 1884; Commander W. S. Schley's journal written on board the USS THETIS, while on the Greely Relief Expedition, May-1 August 1884 (This journal, in Schley's handwriting, is 81 pages in length); a news scrapbook of the Greely Relief Expedition; a letter to Commander Schley from Governor Lloyd of Maryland, dated 24 November 1886, transmitting the gold chronometer voted to Schley by the General Assembly of the State of Maiyland; and Commodore W. S. Schley's "Memorandum Journal," 28 March-20 August 1898.

This latter journal contains a transcript of the log of his flagship, the USS BROOKLYN, 28 March through August, and a fair copy of the signal log of the BROOKLYN from 28 March through 20 August. In the latter section, entered in red ink, are the translations of many of the code messages. Included loose in the volume are call letters of ships and transcripts of cipher messages from the Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army, Brigadier General A. W. Greely —the man Schley had rescued in the Arctic.

The papers were presented to the Museum by Mrs. E. R. Sawtelle, of Marblehead, Mass., granddaughter of the late Admiral Schley.

Through the efforts of Associate Professor Richard S. West of the Department of English, History and Government, seven volumes of manuscript letters and reports relating to the naval career of Rear Admiral Schley have been recently presented to the Library by the Admiral's granddaughter.

These manuscripts will become a most valuable addition to the Library's collection of source material dealing with the history of our Navy.

In addition, Mrs. Sawtelle presented an album of photographs of the members of the Naval Academy Class of I860, of which Admiral Schley was a member.

This is the earliest class in the Academy's history for which the Library possesses a class album.

Commodore Perry's Personal Items and most of them to B. W. Crowen Shield, Documents Given to Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy.

Museum Appointment of Oliver Hazard Perry as a Midshipman—Signed

by John Mrs. Charles E. Baldwin of Canaan, Adams, President, 17 April 1799.

New Hampshire, a great-grand-daughFrame Holding—A Daguerreotype— ter of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, A Plaster Plaque—and a Bronze Medal recently presented to the U. S. Naval of Commodore Matthew Calbraith toric items: Perry's. Presented to Mrs. Baldwin's Sextant—Given to Commodore Perry father by Henry Mitchell, Engraver—

by Captain Barclay, Commander of the 26 May 1893.

British Fleet in the Battle of Lake Erie.

These gifts were presented to the Flintlock Pistol—Worn by Commo- Museum at a simple ceremony in the dore Perry when aide to General Harri- lobby recently. Her husband, Mr. son of the Battle of Thames.

Charles E. Baldwin, and their children Vase—Gift to Commodore Perry by accompanied the donor. the citizens of Newport, R. I., with Chinese Junk Visits United States papers concerning this gift.

Naval Academy Framed Citation by Legislature of Pennsylvania.

Through arrangements made by the Gold Medal—Presented by the Com- Director of the Naval Academy Museum, monwealth of Pennsylvania with the Captain Harry A. Baldridge, and by the above citation. invitation of the Superintendent of the Key to Battle of Lake Erie—Engrav- Academy, the Chinese Junk "Mon Lei," ing or painting—This was given Mrs. presently owned by Robert L. (Believe Baldwin's father by his father's will.

It or Not) Ripley, tied up at the Santee Journal of Commodore Perry's while Dock the weekend of 22 November. AU Commanding U. S. Ship Java in the Midshipmen and their drags were inMediterranean from 2 August 1815— vited by Mr. Ripley to inspect the craft.

This book includes copies of letters, One-time pride of a Chinese war lord.

TURNING OVER TWO EX-GERMAN DESTROYERS TO THE FRENCH—Left to right: The Honorable W. Preston Lane, Governor of Maryland; the French Ambassador Henri Bonnet; and R. Adm. James L. Holloway, Jr., Superintendent, USNA, pose with the DD 939 (ex-German Z-39) in the background, which was turned over by the U. S. to France as part of an agreement with the French Premier Leon Blum and our government.

Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

the ship is a typical flat-bottomed keelless river boat, built in Lowloon, Hong Kong, China, in 1939 of hand hewn teakwood. It has a l6-foot beam and draws less than four feet of water.

The original owner abandoned the Mon Lei when the Japs swarmed down on Hong Kong, but a crew of four sneaked it off to sea and sailed the tiny ship to the U. S. Ripley found it lying in the mud in a Florida port, purchased, reconditioned and refurnished it and fitted it with a 165 horsepower diesel engine.

In true Chinese junk tradition the Mon Lei is a floating treasure of good omens and prayers. The name itself means 10,000 lei of 10,000 miles, the Chinese idea of a long and pleasant voyage. It has eyes on each side of the bow in keeping with the Chinese saying: "No got eyes, no can see; no can see, no can walk." Other signs and symbols stand for "good luck," "fast time," and "may she sail like a flying dragon and move like a leaping elephant."

Treasures on board include innumerable works of art, fantastic weapons, idols, chests, embroideries, and a beaded prayer wheel on which, with one spin, you can say 1,000 prayers.

Mr. Ripley is visiting many East Coast ports, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D. C , enroute to Florida.

Midshipmen-Cadet Exchange Being Arranged

Weekends

Plans are being formed between the Commandants of the two service Academies, Capt. Frank T. Ward, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Col. Paul D. Harkins, Acting Commandant of Cadets, for the third annual exchange of visits between the midshipmen and cadets of the first class.

This year it is proposed that a picked group of second classmen be added witli the belief that they would derive a great deal of benefit from exchange visits inasmuch as they have one more year at the Academy and thus would have some understanding of life at their sister Academies while still students. At the present time there are 411 firstclassmen who, plus the sixty second classmen, would participate in the exchanges.

These would be consummated in six parties with approximately 80 midshipmen in each group. Five officers from the Executive Department would accompany the Midshipmen.

Proposed dates for the exchange trips are 14 February, 6 March, 20 March, 3 April, 17 April, and 1 May. Midshipmen and Cadets would arrive at the respective academies on Thursday evening and depart after noon meal on Sunday.

This would permit them to participate in regular routine all day Friday and Saturday morning and give them Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to take part in informal activities.

Visit Paid Naval Academy by United Nations Military Staff Committee About thirty members of the United Nations Military Staff Committee visited the United States Naval Academy on Thursday, 20 November. They were greeted upon arrival by the Superintendent, had luncheon in the Mess Hall with the Midshipmen, and finished up the day by witnessing the Review of the Brigade of Midshipmen on Worden Field, the final review of the year.

Among top ranking officers who were present were General of the Army Ho Ying Chin, Chinese Army; Adm. Sir Henry Moore, Gen. Sir Edwin Morris, Air Chief Marshal Sir Guy Garrod, and Rear Adm. William Slayter of the British Delegation; Brig. Gen. P. Fay, French Air Force, Comdr. V. Marchal, French Navy; Lt. Gen. Mow Pong Tau, Chinese Air Force; Capt. Chow Ying Tsung, Chinese Na\7; and Adm. H. Kent Hewitt, Head of the U. S. Delegation.

Commanding General of Second Army Pays Official Call on Naval Academy Superintendent Major General John T. Lewis, Commanding General of the Second Army, with headquarters at Ft. George G. Meade, paid an official call on Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., Superintendent of the Naval Academy recently.

A full guard of honor and the Naval Academy band were drawn up before the Administration Building, and upon his arrival General Lewis received the following honors: two ruffles and flourishes; the "Admiral's March" and a thirteen gun salute.

General Lewis recently relieved Lieutenant General Albert K. Wedemeyer, as Commanding General. He was accompanied on his visit by his Aide, 1st Lt. Oran K. Henderson.

Lecture to the Second Class Given

By Professor Bailey On Friday evening, 5 December, Thomas A. Bailey, Professor of Diplomatic History at Stanford University, currently lecturing at the War College in Washington, D. C , addressed the Midshipmen of the second class in the auditorium of Mahan Hall at the Naval Academy on the subject of "The Influence of Public Opinion on Diplomacy."

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JANUARY,

1948

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Rear Admiral

Robert O. Glover, USN Hydrographer

of the l\avy

"DELATIVELY few books remain in - ' - ^ print for a century. A book on a technical subject that does so is somewhat of a rare curiosity. Yet after 145 years the American Practical Navigator, popularly known as Bowditch, after Dr. Nathaniel Bowditch, its original author, is still a Hydrographic Office best seller, about 750 copies a month being distributed. A total of some 650,000 copies have been distributed since the first edition appeared in 1802. There must be a reason for such popularity.

Nathaniel Bowditch was born on 26 March, 1773, at Salem, Massachusetts.

He became an outstanding mathematician largely through his own efforts in his spare time. Between 1795 and 1803 he made five voyages, during which he became keenly interested in navigation.

He was impressed by the inaccuracy and poor arrangement of the best book on navigation available at the time. Upon pointing out the shortcomings to the publisher, he was invited to correct the errors for the next edition. He soon found that such an extensive revision was needed that it would be easier to write his own book, which he proceeded to do.

The new book was written at sea.

Each part was tried out on the crew to see if it was understandable to the littleeducated seaman before it was incorporated in the book. It is said that at the end of the voyage all hands and the ship's cook were able to observe and compute lunar distances and plot the daily position of the ship, the synthesis of the early 19th century navigation.

The new book became immediately popular and went through 10 editions of a total of 30,000 copies before the death of its distinguished author in 1838. The Hydrographic Office bought the rights to the American Practical Navigator in 1866 and has published it since that time.

The original volume included instruction on everything that was needed by the navigatorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mathematics, meterology.

oceanography, and astronomy, in addition to navigation. It was at once a text, almanac, and book of useful tables. It was, in truth, an epitome of navigation and nautical astronomy.

As older methods of navigation have given way to newer ones and new navigational aids have appeared, "Bowditch" has been revised. It has continued to live because it has represented the best thought of the time. Other books have appeared, enjoyed a brief period of popularity, and then been forgotten, but Bowditch remains on the navigator's shelf.

Several times a simple revision has been inadequate to bring the book in step with the tempo and spirit of the day. At such times the book was almost entirely re-written. Such a time has again arrived. During World War II new developments in every field of navigation followed each other in quick succession.

Many of these bore security classifications and so could not be included in Bowditch.

Preparation of a new edition has been started. The new Bowditch will not be expected to compete with the many excellent textbooks now available. Rather, it is intended to supplement them as a modern reference book for the navigator.

It is expected to contain a wealth of information that cannot readily be found in the various books usually available to the average navigator, or information tucked away in hard-to-find places. The new book will include information on the various new developments, including radar, loran, and other electronic aids recently developed and yet it will not entirely discard the older methods still in use.

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HE new edition will not be available for some time, for there is a great deal of information to be assembled, evaluated, and prepared in proper form, and there are other duties to share the time of the present editor. It is not de{Continued on page 22) 11

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SUPPLIES

and

Research and Development P r o g r a m Before Navy Industrial Association

A

VITAL cog in the Navy's research and development program is the improvement of clothing, food, materials handling and ship store materials and techniques. To carry out smdy in these fields the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts has established test and development departments at the Naval Clothing Depot, Brooklyn, N. Y., and the Navy Supply Corps School, Bayonne, In addition, a Navy liaison officer is stationed at the Department of the Army Quartermaster Food and Container Institute in Chicago, 111. Work in the clothing and ship store fields is carried on at the Naval Clothing Depot; food and materials handling at the Navy Supply Corps School, Bayonne.

Taking some of the most interesting aspects of these fields in greater detail, the clothing depot is currently attempting to solve the cold weather clothing problem.

It has been ascertained that eskimo fur garments are still superior to Army and Navy cold weather combat clothing. To keep warm, men must wear layers of cloth and in so doing perspire at the least provocation. The eskimos' fur clothing fit loosely, allow for free circulation and provide maximum warmth.

Obviously, skins cannot be produced in mass quantity so substitutes must be developed. The use of fiberglass and other plastics seem to present some promise of success.

Of particular interest is the development of clothing to be worn aboard submarines. Present submarine uniforms do not satisfy the need for light weight, warm and highly flexible clothing. This is being studied now. Other current clothing projects include shoe development, fabric shrinkage tests, aging and abrasion experiments, new uniforms and accessories, and flamability tests.

R. Adm. W. A. Buck, SC, USN and Accounts is interested in developing Chief of

Bureau

improving food recipes and feeding techniques. With the use of large galley facilities at the Navy Supply Corps School actual cooking tests are conducted. The subsequent improvements made to the Navy Cook Book go to keep the morale of the Navy man at a high level.

Special feeding problems such as determination of accurate ship provision loading lists, Navy flight rations. Navy galley operations, and abandon ship rations are included in this program.

Of particular interest to the Bureau are the problems arising out of cold weather feeding. Reports from observers on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions conclusively show that greater quantities of food are consumed in cold regions. This is particularly true of Marine Corps units involved in amphibiuos operations.

The solution of their problem must be a ration of high caloric value, palatable either hot or cold, light and small in bulk, easily packed, easily prepared for consumption and able to withstand radical changes in temperature.

In addition, the problem of submarine feeding is particularly provocative. Space limitations, nutritive value plus highest palatability requirements make solution difficult. Perhaps the use of special electronic cooking devices using concentrated yet tasty food is the answer. At the present time the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts is maintaining close liaison with the Navy Industrial Association Food Task Committees in solving certain specific food problems.

These NIA Committees are studying dried activated yeast, insect control of cereal products, increase stability of BuSandA Performs Food Research animal shortening, sterile canned ham.

In the field of food research and de- Navy Cook Book, and dehydrated foods. velopment, the Bureau of Supplies and In the supply engineering or materials Accounts is primarily concerned with handling field, the Bureau of Supplies 12

the most efficient materials handling, stevedoring, containers and packaging j equipment and techniques. In greater de- " J tail, this program includes mobile and amphibious equipment, storage principles, pallets and storage aids, and dehumidification procedures.

Special emphasis is being given dehumidification because of the known damage to ferrous materials by airborn moisture. Of current interest in the materials handling field are the studies towards standardization of pallet sizes and types by the services and industry. The Navy Supply Corps School is now evaluating twenty-two different commercial pallet types for Navy use.

In addition to clothing research and development at the Naval Clothing Depot, the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts is establishing a program of developing ship store materials and techniques. This includes laundry, cobbler shop, barber shop, tailor shop, foimtain and ship store equipment and supplies.

Under the supervision of the Navy Ship's Store Office in Brooklyn, N. Y., this program has been initiated to study the application of commercial techniques and products to Navy use. Shipboard problems are particularly provocative when the Navy must consider space limitations and close living habits of personnel. In this respect, conservation of fresh water aboard ship has dictated the necessity for developing laundry soap products to be used exclusively with salt water. This has proved extremely successful.

The research and development program of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts may not seem as dramatic as experiments now being conducted with guided missiles, jet propelled airplanes and special propulsion plants but the success or failure of a military operation depends on the intelligent approach to solution of supply problems. It is imperative that the U. S. Navy get there the "fustest" with the "mostest," and the "bestest."

Rear Admiral John J. Gaffney, SC, USN R. Adm. John J. Gaffney, SC, USN, Supply Officer in Command, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, died Friday, 21 November, at the age of 56. He had been ill for one week. Services followed by interment were held 28 November in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Charleston, S. C. Representing the Supply Corps and the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts at the services was R. Adm. Walter A. Buck, SC, USN, Chief of Bureau.

R. Adm. Gaffney was the senior officer of the Supply Corps on aaive duty at the time of his death. He was appointed to the rank of Rear Admiral on 15 September 1942.

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49 Years of Service Capt. Albert S. Freedman, SC, USN, achieved the distinaion on 29 October of completing forty-nine years of active service. His unusual career began in 1898 when he enlisted in the Navy, and has run the span of three wars and intervening historic events.

Aboard the USS N E W ORLEANS in 1899, he participated in the Philippine Campaign, becoming well acquainted with the Pacific, the Orient and even with Mediterranean ports early in his naval service. On subsequent cruises he covered South and Central American areas, and was stationed in Panama at the time that country declared its independence.

He was on the USS ALBANY when American Marines were landed in Nicaragua; and in World War One served as Supply Officer of the transport NORTHERN PACIFIC ferrying troops to France. For two years he fed the midshipmen at the Naval Academy and later serviced the Fleet with provisions from the USS ARCTIC. His forte lay in the field of commissary and was repeatedly exercised both afloat and ashore.

He was on duty at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard when the Japanese struck in 1941 and his skiU and energy were promptly requisitioned. He developed a system to furnish shipwrecked officers and men with money, clothing and messing facilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Capt. Freedman assisted in the establishment of the Naval Training Center at Bainbridge, Md., and became Supply Officer there in 1942. Retired on 1 June 1944 after more than 45 years' service, he nevertheless continued on active duty at Bainbridge until 1945 when he was ordered to his present assignment as Officer-in-Charge, Commissary Store, 11th Naval District.

The completion of 49 years of active constructive naval service is a record to be proud of. Hearty appreciation of his service and the congramlations of the Supply Corps are extended to Capt.

Freedman.

JANUARY,

1948

Rear Admiral J o h n J. Manning, ( C E C ) , USN Chief of

Bureau

N intensive recruiting program for A new Civil Engineer Corps Officers is being launched by the Bureau. New members are urgently needed to fill the authorized complement of the Corps.

These days, however, when starting salaries for graduating engineers are so high in private industry, the graduate is not so easily attracted to the Navy as a career.

Competition among engineering concerns for the cream of these new men is so intense that former methods of recruitment are no longer effective.

The Bureau, consequently, is producing a motion picture called "Make No Little Plans," to be shown this spring to the graduating classes of the various engineering schools throughout the country.

The film, a two-reeler, is being written

by John Stuart Martin, author of the much admired picture, "The Fighting Lady."

In addition, a recruiting pamphlet with the same title is being distributed, and a group of CEC Officers are going to tour the United States this spring speaking to the students in conjunction with the film, and pointing out the advantages of becoming officers in the Corps.

The point made by both the film and the booklet is that for the engineer who wants to do big things, there are no bigger things done than those projects performed by the Navy. And, while the Navy Officer's pay does not, at first

glance, look as big as outside wages, his pay and allowances compare favorably when compared with the civilian's heavier taxes and expenses. * * * From various parts of the country a dozen officers recently came to Washington, but not for any holiday. They were the Assistants to the District Directors for Naval Reserve, in town to confer on problems relative to reserve aaivities. In addition to formation of a Seabee Reserve, their agenda included such subjects as the preparation of materials for training of enlisted men. Training Centers, the Organized CEC Reserve Program, and various types of training duty to be used in keeping members upto-date on things military.

The conference was not a "kid glove" affair. The officers came to the capital with problems and ideas of their own, and laid them on the table. The result is expected to improve the work of the. organization. * * # Out at Maplewood, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, the community was recently given a graphic picture of how Seabees work.

The community, especially the Boy Scouts, needed a place to meet, but no suitable structure existed.

Two Naval Officers solved the problem. Comdr. Kenneth Ayers, USNR, 13 th Naval Distria Naval Reserve procurement officer, bought and donated a prefabricated former Navy structure to the cause. Then he gave a plot of ground, including a small outdoor playground, immediately behind a grocery store and service station he owns in Maplewood.

Then Lt. Comdr. John K. Jackson, CEC, USNR, Assistant in charge of Seabee Affairs to the Director of Naval Reserve for the 13 th Naval District, stepped in. Enlisting the aid of seven members of the Seabee Volunteer Reserve, he directed them in erecting the structure.

All the labor was on a voluntary basis, and the work was done on Saturdays, in spare time. Working with the efficient teamwork for which the Seabees are famous, the veterans finished the job in three Samrdays. * * * The Bureau has called in a specialist to prepare material for next year's seminar courses for the Reserve. Comdr.

Paul Davis, CEC, USNR, has been engaged on a personal service contract, to assemble up-to-date facts on the Corps' work in the Arctic. Comdr. Davis has had a great deal of experience in the frigid zones. He served with the Seabees at Point Barrow, Alaska, and also was Officer-in-Charge of the Seabees on the {Continued on page 20) 13

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MMl PEKSOMEl ESERVE officers on inactive duty or R â&#x20AC;˘ on duty in the Naval Reserve program are due to receive new permanent appointments under recent SecNav authorization. The appointments will be aimounced in the near future.

Each officer will be appointed to either the unrestricted temporary (non-spot) rank which he held while on active dutj'. or one rank lower. Many officers will be serving in a higher rank than the one to which they are appointed. This is due to the fact that each Reserve officer upon being released from active duty retains the highest rank in which he served satisfactorily while on active duty. These officers wiH continue to serve in the higher ranks while in the Reserve, and will receive drill pay based upon that rank.

Reserve officers will become eligible for future promotions as their regular Navy "running mates" become eligible.

These "running mates" are regular Navy officers who, on 1 Oct. 1945, held the same unrestricted temporary rank and date of rank as the Reserve officer. Future promotions of Reserve officers will be subjea to certain training requirements, and in some ranks, to selection by selection boards.

These permanent appointments will be the first promotions in permanent rank that have been made since 30 June 1942, when permanent promotions were halted for the duration. All promotions since that date have been temporary appointments.

No requests for promotion are desired from individuals or activities. Information as to when the permanent appointments will be delivered and how they will be effected will be announced later. * m * Uniforms of both officer and enlisted personnel are still under study by the Navy Department General Board.

Most recently studied are officers' dress uniforms, which have not been required since 1940. The majority of officers testifying before the board are of the opinion that a return to the variety of expensive dress uniforms worn before the war is unnecessary. This view was shared by Read Admiral Ralph S. Riggs, USN, director of the Naval Reserve, f Changes suggested in enlisted men's 14

Rear Admiral Thomas L. Sprague, USN Chief of

Bureau

uniforms have also been taken up by the board, but cost and procurement problems arising from any major change make adoption of a new uniform unlikely before 1950 or later. # * * Music lovers in 13 states will have an opportunity to hear and see the U. S. Navy Band next spring.

A concert tour in states of the East and Middle West has been planned at no expense to the government. Any profits from the tour will be contributed to charity organizations in the local areas where concerts are given.

This will be the second concert tour that the U. S. Navy Band has made since 1941.

The 13 states which will be visited by the band are West Virginia, Kenmcky, Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. .* * * Submarine training applications are wanted from officers not over 28 years in age in the grades of lieutenant (jg) and ensign with date of rank as ensign prior to 30 June 1946.

The six months' course begins at the submarine school. New London, Conn., on about 5 July 1948.

The officers will be selected upon the quality of their fitness reports and educational background and will not be ordered to the submarine school unless they wiU have completed at least two years' commissioned service as of 1 July 1948, BuPers Circ. Ltr. 202-47 (NDB, 31 October) states.

Applicants with engineering education or an excellent background in mathematics and physics will receive primary consideration. All applicants should be qualified to stand OOD watches under way.

BuPers should receive the applications not later than 29 February 1948 and dispatch may be used if application

by letter cannot reach the bureau in time.

Submarine training applications submitted prior to receipt of BuPers Circ.

Ltr. 202-47 will not be considered unless resubmitted in accordance with that directive.

The requests will not be acknowledged and officers not receiving orders prior to the class convening date may consider that a relief could not be effected or that their services were not required.

COs were directed to bring the letter to the attention of all officers eligible for submarine training and to forward applications to the Chief of Naval Personnel (Attn Pers 3117), including in the forwarding endorsement a statement as to whether or not the candidate is qualified to stand OOD watches under way.

The applications must be accompanied by a medical certificate establishing physical fitness for submarine duty. * * * Secretary of Defense James Forrestal will receive 19-gun salutes on both arrival and departure at naval activities, in accordance with Alnav 235-47 (NDB, 31 October).

With the change in naval and military organization since unffication. Navy regulations were also modified to provide a 19-gun salute to Secretaries of the Army and Air Force upon departure only, and a 17-gun salute upon the arrival of Under and Assistant Secretaries of the Army and Air Force.

Cabinet officers other than SecNav will be accorded a 19-gun salute upon arrival only.

Regulations remain unchanged in specifying, on both arrival and deparmre, 19-gun salutes to SecNav and 17-gun salutes to Under and Assistant SecNav. * * * Legal Counsel is not required for a majority of officers whose cases are now before or may be referred to a physical disability retirement board. Counsel is available free of charge from several sources.

Requests for legal counsel, if desired, may be addressed to commandants of naval districts, to the American Red Cross, to recognized veterans organizations or to the office of the Judge Advocate General, Navy Department, Washington 25, D.C.

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The directive, Alstacon 212204 of Oaober, states that professional counsel may be engaged by officers if desired, but free counsel in cases of this nature is granted by law. * * *

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Appointments in the various grades of the line and staff for regular Navy and Naval Reserve officers in accordance with Public Law 381, 80th Congress, were announced in a series of 10 Alnavs.

The direaives are: Alnav 198-47 (NDB, 15 September), Alnavs 200-47, 203-47, 207-47 and 208-47 (all in NDB, 30 September), Alnavs 210-47, 213-47 and 222-47 (NDB, 15 Oaober) 22947 and 231-47 (both in NDB, 31 OctoHE Honorary Consultants to the ber).

Medical Department of the Navy met * * * on Friday, 5 December, at the Bureau of The two top ranking aaive duty of- Medicine and Surgery, Washington, D. ficers in the Navy and Marine Corps C. The Consultants are all eminent have aimounced their intention to retire physicians and were appointed by the Secretary of the Navy to act as an adthis month.

They are Fleet Admiral Chester W . visory Board to the Surgeon General to Nimitz, USN, Chief of Naval Opera- assist in formulating future policies for tions, and General Alexander A. Vande- the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

The welcoming address was made by grift, USMC, Commandant of the Mar the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Corps.

Honorable W. John Kenney, in behalf ITie service careers of these two officers in many ways paralleled each other. of the Secretary of the Navy. John Each reached a piimacle of fame in the Nicholas Brown, the Navy's Assistant offensive against the Japanese and was Secretary for Air, was also present. The rewarded for their outstanding achieve- Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Clifford ments by appointment to the most im- A. Swanson, MC, USN, opened the meeting with a discussion of the problems potrant post in his service. facing the Medical Department for the Fleet Admiral Nimitz, born in Fredercoming year and was followed by Rear icksburg, Tex., on 24 Feb. 1885, graduAdmiral H. Lamont Pugh, the Deputy ated seventh in the 1901 Naval Academy Surgeon General, who spoke on the class. His first command was USS PANAY Bureau's organization. in 1907, namesake of a later vessel which The Consultants present were: Dr. was shelled and sunk by the Japanese 30 years later in the first stirrings of anti- Edward L. Bortz, President of the AmerAmericanism.

While on submarine duty as skipper of USS SKIPJACK in 1912, Fleet Admiral Nimitz, then a lieutenant, dove into a strong tidal current to successfully Pearl Harbor, Fleet Admiral Nimitz was rescue a fireman second class who could appointed CincPac ten days later. not swim.

In the years that followed, the Navy During World War I, Fleet Admiral halted the Japanese in the Pacific and Nimitz served for a time as aide to Rear began the long drive back to Nipponese Admiral Samuel S. Robison, USN, Com- waters. On 1 Sept. 1945, Fleet Admiral mander Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, Nimitz signed the surrender terms for who later recalled the young naval of- the United States on board USS MISficer for a second tour of duty on his SOURI in Tokyo Bay. staff after Rear Admiral Robison became On 15 Dec. 1945, he relieved Fleet Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet.

Admiral Ernest J. King, USN, as Chief of At the University of California in Naval Operations.

1926, Fleet Admiral Nimitz installed The invasion of Guadalcanal was the and taught in one of the nation's first first large scale offsensive action against NROTC units established in a university. the Japanese with the First Marine DiviAfter commanding USS AUGUSTA, sion under the command of Major Genthen flagship of the Asiatic Fleet, and eral A. A. Vandegrift, hanging on for serving as Assistant Chief of the Bureau four months through bombardment by of Navigation, Fleet Admiral Nimitz be- land, sea and air, finally gaining control came ComCruDivTwo and succeeded to of the vital island and airstrip.

ComBatDivOne. General Vandegrift was born in 1887 On duty as Chief of the Bureau of in Charlottesville, Va., and graduated Navigation when the Japanese struck from the University of Virginia in 1908.

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R. Adm. Clifford A. Swanson, (MC),USN Surgeon General of the Navy

ican Medical Association, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Roscoe L. Sensenich, PresidentElect, American Medical Association, South Bend, Ind.; Dr. Joseph L. Appleton, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Richard R. Cattell, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Robert P .

Fischelis, Washington, D. C ; Dr. Evarts A. Graham, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Frank H..

Lahey, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Oswald S, Lowsley, New York City; Father Paul McNally, Washington, D. C ; Dr. Clyde E. Minges, Rocky Mount, N. C ; Dr. James Edgar Paullin, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Charles Sheard, Rochester, Minn.; Dr. W .

Calhoun Stirling, Washington, D. C ; Dr. Edward A. Strecker, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Dr. Meyer Wiener, Coronado, California.

The following year he was appointed second lieutenant in the MarCorps.

On foreign shore duty in the Caribbean area. General Vandegrift took part in the engagement and the occupation of Cyotepe, Nicaragua, and Vera Cruz, Mexico. Later, he sailed for Haiti and engaged hostile Cacos bandits at La Trou and Fort Capois.

General Vandegrift served in Haiti in the constabulary during World War I, and after shore duty in the United States, was assigned to the Third Marine Brigade in Tientsin, China.

He returned to China duty in the critical period from August 1935 to April 1937 as executive officer and later commanding officer of the Marine detachment at the American Embassy i a Peiping.

General Vandegrift first joined the First Division in November 1941, and {Continued on page 21) 15'

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HE technical directors of two important Naval ordnance centers have been designated as the first two Navy professional and scientific employees to receive salaries in excess of the former Civil Service ceiling of $10,000.

They are Dr. Ralph D. Bennett, technical director of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland, and Dr. Louis T. E. Thompson, technical director of the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, California.

They will receive annual salaries of $14,000 each under provisions of Public Law 313. Under the provisions of this law, which was approved by the Congress in August 1947, the Secretary of the Army was authorized to establish 30 above-ceiling positions, and the Secretary of the Navy was authorized 15 such positions "to effectuate research and development functions relating to the national defense, military and Naval medicine, and any or all other activities of the War Department or Naval establishments which require the services of specially qualified scientific or professional personnel."

In July, 1936, Dr. Bennett was called to active duty in the Naval Reserve. He served until this year, rising from Lieutenant Commander to Captain. He was first assigned to the Naval Ordnance Laboratory which handled completely the research, development, and pilot manufacture phases of the mine warfare program. After being sent to the United Kingdom to study the British organization for mining. Dr. Bennett was appointed to his present position of technical director of the Laboratory. In addition to mines, his interests have included depth charges, impact fuzes for bombs and projectiles, influence exploders for torpedoes, pyrotechnics, two minesweeping devices, an antitorpedo device, ordnance detectors of several varieties, parachutes for mines, and the research and testing necessary to carry on these programs.

Dr. Thompson has been technical director of the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, California, since October, 1945, and in this capacity is responsible for organizing and directing the technical work of the station. Prior to his appointment at Inyokern, he was director of research and one of the three managing directors of the Lukas-Harold Corporation, Indianapolis. He directed research and development work con16

R. Adm. Albert G. Noble, USN last eighteen months for the Bureau by Chief of Bureau ducted by Lukas-Harold, Carl L. Norden, Incorporated, and the Naval Ordnance Plant, Indianapolis, from May, 1942, to September, 1945. By means of an operating contract between the Bureau of Ordnance and Lukas-Harold Corporation, Dr. Thompson acted as consultant to Manhattan District, Ordnance Division, Los Alamos, and engaged in the organization of the Ordnance Test Station at Inyokern, directing development and initial operations of the technical staff. # # * The Bureau of Ordnance maintains an active program in organization, education and inspection, for safety in its shore establishments. Great emphasis is placed on the prevention of industrial accidents and in controlling the hazards inherent in work with explosives and the handling of ammunition and its components.

While not the leader among the Navy's station groups, the Bureau of Ordnance activities during the past 3V2 years have shown continuous improvement in industrial accident losses. In 1947 the number of accidents for each million manhours is practically half of that for 1944; and the average loss of almost three work days per man in 1944 has been reduced to less than one in 1947.

For the previous fiscal year the accident rate in the Naval ordnance establishments was 11.69 (accidents per one million man-hours of work), an improvement of 15% over the previous fiscal year. Likewise, the severity rate showed 40% improvement, or 0.466 (days lost per thousand man-hours).

The Bureau continues to place much emphasis on this important program. # # * In the interests of consolidation of Navy facilities, and of conservation of personnel and funds, it has become necessary for the Bureau of Ordnance to abandon the Naval Ordnance Test Facility, formerly Camp Davis, at Holly Ridge, North Carolina.

The testing of guided missile components there ceased as of 14 November and all future testing will be done at other Navy facilities. The deactivation process, including the transfer of personnel, technical, and other equipment, is expected to require several months.

The facility has been operated for the

the Kellex Corporation, New York City, under the technical supervision of the Applied Physics Laboratory of the Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Maryland.

The site was acquired by the Navy after the Army had declared Camp Davis surplus to its needs. All of the land has been held under lease. This fact was taken into consideration in reaching the decision to abandon the facility and to do future testing on Government owned land.

Disposal or abandonment of utilities, including a bridge over the Inland Waterway at Sears Landing as well as the water system which serves nearby communities, will be determined after negotiation with interested parties. * * * The lona Island (New York) Naval Ammunition Depot has been offered for lease by the Bureau. The decreasing ammunition requirements of the Atlantic Fleet, coupled with economy requirements under present Navy budgets have made necessary the decision to close this depot, which for two wars has supplied ammunition and other ordnance materiel to ships in the New York Harbor area.

Located on the west bank of the Hudson River, 45 miles from New York City, the Navy property is available for lease on a long term basis, subjea to return to the Navy in case of a national emergency. The depot itself is located on 136 acres of riverfront property and has facilities for berthing ships including one berth sufficient for a Viaory or Liberty hull.

The 146 buildings range in size from living quarters and small store houses to former produaion buildings of 50 ft. by 300 ft. dimensions. There is a total of 100,000 sq. ft. of heated floor space and 300,000 sq. ft. of unheated floor space available in factory and storage buildings. All are of brick and concrete fireproof construction.

Because the depot is a self-contained community in itself, with complete utility services available, the property is considered well suited for an educational institution, a large laboratory, a light manufacturing operation, extensive warehousing, or a combination of the lattertwo.

An excellent labor group, drawn from Haverstraw, Newburgh and other localities in Orange and Rockland counties, is

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available to any prospeaive leasee. There are first class rail and automotive trucking facilities, the depot being located on the main line of the New York Central Railroad, and adjacent to highway route 9-W. The value of the plant, including land, buildings, machine tools, boilers, etc., is estimated by the Navy to be more than $3,500,000.

Two other Naval ordnance plants have been previously made available for lease. These plants are at Canton, Ohio, and Milledgeville, Georgia.

The Navy on Capitol Hill (Continued from, page 2) As of 10 December, here is what has happened on this subjea: 1. President Truman asked an investigation. In an interim report. Secretary of Defense Forrestal outlined smdies which have been or are being made in the field of retirement for physical disability. The report suggested, first, that all "persons heretofore retired for physical reasons should be reexamined, and that in the future periodic reexamination should be required for all persons retired on physical grounds; and, second, that compensation for physical disability should be related to the percentage of actual disability—as is true of Veterans Administration disability cases today—instead of the "all or nothing' physical disability which applies to Armed Service retirement at the present time."

2. The Treasury Department suggested that Congress take away part of the tax exemption granted officers retired for physical disability. The department said that about two of every three Army officers and four of every five Navy officers drawing retirement pay receive that pay tax-free because they have been retired for disability. The department added that present rules exempting disability pay from taxation are unfair to officers who must pay taxes on their retirement pay because they were retired for age or length of service.

'The department suggested restricting the exemption on disability pay to the proportion which corresponds to disability for purposes of civilian employment. Thus, an officer whose disability for civilian employment is only 50 per cent, the department said, should be required to pay taxes on half of his disability pay.

3. The legal subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee is sending a questionnaire to some 32,000 officers on the disability lists of the Armed Services, exceptmg, the committee claims, "obvious battle casualties."

According to Representative Charles H. JANUARY,

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Elston, Ohio Republican and subcom.mittee chairman, this is a longer list than that furnished President Truman by the Armed Services. The questionnaire will inquire into grounds for retirement; possible promotions followed by retirement; civilian employment if any; possible physical examinations, as for insurance, since retirement; compensation from civilian employment if any.

While on the subject. Congress might inquire whether or not disability retirement pay based on three-fourths regular pay is indeed sufficient in certain cases.

The Armed Services Committees already have communications that it is not, and a number of letters addressed to SHIPMATE, following discussions of the subject, contain the same argument.

New Retirement Bills Here are two new retirement bills, planned to correct inequities recognized by the Navy Department: H. R. 4500 and S. 1792—To amend the Act of 24 July 1941, to provide an equitable adjustment of retired pay by adding the following subsection: "(f) Retired personnel in the following categories who served satisfactorily on active duty at any time between 24 July 1941, and on or prior to 30 June 1946, shall, if not otherwise entitled to the same or higher retired pay, be entitled to receive retired pay prescribed by law and applicable in each individual case but based upon the rank in which they so served: " (1) Personnel, who upon retirement were advanced to the highest temporary rank held during World War I; (2) Retired personnel who served in World War I in a rank higher than their permanent retired rank and who were subsequently advanced on the retired list to such higher rank, and (3) Personnel who served in World War I and were, upon retirement, placed upon the retired list with the rank of the next higher grade by reason of special commendation for performance of duty in acmal combat."

H. R. 4492 and S. 1797—To authorize the advancement of certain lieutenants on the retired list of the Navy, providing "that lieutenants who served in the Navy or Naval Reserve force prior to 12 November 1918, including service as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, who shall have completed not less than 21 years of service, and who, subsequent to 23 June 1938, have been or shall hereafter be retired under any provision of law, shall be advanced to the grade of lieutenant commander on the retired list effective from the date of retirement with the retired pay of that grade."

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All in a Day's Work {Continued from page 6)

The result is that two bills are passed almost, but not quite, in the same form.

Or, the second House to consider the bill will amend the bill as passed by the originating House.

Under these circumstances a conference committee is appointed to work out the differences. Sometimes the differences are very minor. On other occasions the House or the Senate is adamant in having the bill remain in the form in which that body passed it.

Some of the conferences are long and bitter with neither side of the conference willing to recede. If impossible to secure agreement the legislation may die in the conference committee. However, if the conferees agree their reports are submitted to their respective bodies and, upon approval by each House, the legislation is then forwarded to the White House for Presidential action.

Even though the Congress is dominated by the Republican Party, Democrats are in charge of the administration, or the executive branch of the government. That does not mean only that the President is a Democrat but that his Cabinet heads were appointed by him This last bill is retroactive to 23 June 1938, so a number ©f officers may re- and that most of the commissioners and directors supervising the offices and ceive unexpected back retirement pay.

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agencies are Democratic appointees. The law is that in most instances that the various commissions be bi-partisan but the majority is that of the administration.

The complication of the situation is seen during the process of the consideration of proposed legislation. An administration office reports to Congress on the desirability of all legislation. Although its recommendation does not have to be taken by a Congressional committee, such recommendations are given great weight as representing the administration point of view. In view of an administration disapproval the committee seldom makes a favorable report for consideration by the Congress.

For example: From time to time private bills are introduced the purpose of which would be to legally change the type of discharge issued to a member ot the armed forces. The bill, introduced as a favor, or in sincerity, is referred to the military agency involved. Invariably the department will investigate the circumstances under which the undesirable discharge was issued and will recommend that the bill be disapproved.

Even though such a bill might be reported and pass both Houses it would have to go to the President for approval and he would accept the conclusions of his executive department, therefore he 18

would veto it. A military matter is mentioned though the same holds true with any legislative matter.

During the First Session of the 80th Congress, January 3 to July 27, 1947, more than 1750 bills were introduced in the Senate and more than 4430 were introduced in the House. This is exclusive of House or Senate resolutions, joint resolutions or concurrent resolutions which are more in the manner of expressions of policy.

Of that large number only 388 were enacted into private or public laws.

Some Members will introduce any bill suggested by friends, constituents or groups, having no idea nor intent that the bill will become law. Others are extremely careful upon checking the merits of the proposals, the justifications and the possibilities of enactment.

There are active members and lazy members. There are those who seek to monopolize debate and others who have served years without making a speech.

There are sincere statesmen and demagogues and political opportunists.

If you are a Member of the House you can go into your restaurant, order your ham on rye and enjoy a bottle of beer or ale. If you are a Senator you can be sure of bean soup (by Senate Resolution) at every lunch but there has been no beer or ale since the bar was taken out back in 1918.

Special messengers, "riding pages," dash about the City of Washington in Fords. They are "riding pages" because their predecessors dashed up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House on horseback.

Pages in the Senate wear knickerbockers while on duty, because it has always been the part of pages to wear kneelength breeches.

A gold trimmed personal shaving mug is on the rack in the Senate barber shop for each Senator.

Well, it may be one of the biggest shows on earth, but it certainly is the most successful democratic legislative body in the world.

Gold Wings for Their Thoughts (Continued from page 8) mander, he had never heard of the air power program! Our men have let these Legionnaires have the literature we sent them for their information, and the result is that the grass roots Legion posts are setting up their air power programs even before their own national headquarters has had time to pass the word.

Our Navy men offer the local Legion their full cooperation. They suggest that either the first or some future Air Power meeting be held aboard the Navy base.

Navy speakers, films, advice, and a feel-

ing of friendly welcome are now the local Legionnaire's assets in his attempts to promote air power consciousness.

It goes without saying that the Legionnaire will become aware of that "certain kind of air power" which is the Navy's contribution to our national security. He will also learn inevitably that our air-arm is a part of a three legged stool, of which the surface and subsurface forces are also a part.

When he comes home from the evening Legion meeting, his son is quite likely to be asleep in his soft warm bed.

Father looks in on him and silently thinks, "Will you be surprised tomorrow when I start telling you about the aviation movie I saw tonight! Will your eyes pop when I describe that plane landing on a carrier that looked like a postage stamp floating on the sea!"

Chances are that sonny boy, pupil in the eighth grade at the big brick school down the street a ways, will not be nearly as surprised tomorrow as newly inspired father thinks he will. The conversation may go something like this: "You saw the movie of a plane landing on a carrier? Wasn't that a swell movie! Boy! My teacher showed us that one two weeks ago. Besides, Daddy, our class is studying about safe flying from a honey of a book called "Flat Hatting Sense.' It's full of funny pictures, and besides it's the same book the pilot in the movie used when he was a flying cadet."

The movie and the booklet got to Johnny's classroom via a road paved by the Aviation Section of the Navy's Office of Public Relations. Chances are that it resulted from a letter to the Director of Education in the State where "sonny" lives. The letter reads as follows; Dear Sir: The Navy is pleased to offer its cooperation to teachers interested in Air Age Education. There are several services which we are now able to provide, namely, training literature, films, speakers, and visits to Naval Air Stations.

The training literature, a set of which is enclosed, is available to educators in limited quantities. It is material which was printed for training our own wartime pilots, and which we still use in our training program. However, the quantities printed when the date of termination of the war was still unknown are now somewhat in excess of our needs.

One set of these pamphlets for the teacher and one set for the class or school library are sent to all the educators who request them.

We have noted that your State Teachers' Convention at Center City will take place 6-9 October. If you are planning an air age display, it is hoped that you

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Civil Aeronautics Administration, our government's first line of aviation contact with the schools. For purposes of administration, the CAA has divided the United States into seven aviation regions. The Director of Education in one of those seven regions is now in our office wearing his blue uniform on his annual two weeks of active duty with the Navy.

During the war, he spent most of his time down in the South Pacific. Today he spends his working hours contacting educators in seven southern states. His aim is to stimulate incorporation of the aviation concept into the modern teaching curriculum.

This man has sound advice to offer.

Chances are that before he leaves us we will have embarked on some additional service to the teacher which he, through his experience, has found she really needs. He will go back to tell the schools what Naval Aviation has available to help them educate their pupils for life in the age of air.

All seven of the CAA area directors have access to our training literature and films. All use them and pass them on to schools. All teachers gratefully accept them. Aviation texts for schools are like the proverbial hen's teeth.

Both the liaison with educators and liaison with the American Legion Air Power Program is normally the work of the Civil Liaison Seaion of the Office of Public Relations. The Aviation Section does the work because of its specialized aviation nature.

Our efforts certainly have not reached perfection. The last paragraph in our letter to State Directors of Education illustrates our thinking in this matter.

However, we have made a modest start in the direction of informing our public on a subject that is vital to their lives.

Through news releases, press junkets, contacts, air shows, and liaison with educators and organizations which have an interest in aviation, we are trying to accomplish our mission. In our varied ways, we are trying to inform the man with the black tin lunch box and the man in the fine gray Homburg of naval aviation facts which he, as a citizen, These four services are, we hope, of needs to know for the good of all value to American Air Age Education. America.

We are open to suggestion, however, and would welcome ideas as to methods United States Naval Academy of improving our present educational (Continued from page 11) liaison activities. Hoping to be of service to your teachers, I remain.

Bailey stressed the fact that a history Sincerely yours, of diplomacy is essential to naval officers whom he called "Floating Ambassadors," Acmally we do welcome ideas for im- mentioning various situations in which proving our liaison with education. W e a knowledge of diplomatic history is retalk with every person we can find who quired for making moves to help rather has ideas on the subject. We are most than hinder our foreign policy. grateful for suggestions they can offer.

In continuing, he attacked the old One source of such suggestions is the style of teaching diplomatic history as a

can include in it the pamphlets we are sending.

To facilitate the distribution of this literature, eighty per cent of all we had available has been set aside for distribution by CAA Educational Directors who work directly with school teachers in the air age program. Teachers can get the material either from them or by writing to the Aviation Seaion, Office of Public Information, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. The enclosed list of films entitled "Navy Motion Picture Films" are available free on a loan basis for educational showings. They can be proceured either from the Public Information Officer in all Naval Distria Headquarters or by writing to the Public Relations Office, Film Seaion, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. The fifteen page "Films Available for Public Release" lists films which the Navy has made available to the U. S. Office of Education. Reprints of these are for sale and/or for rent by that office.

Mr. Floyde Brooker whose address heads the film list can give you more information concerning these. Many of the films included on the list can be borrowed without cost from CAA. In areas within reasonable distance of Naval Air Aaivities, naval aviators can, on occasion, be made available for speaking assignments. Educators desiring speakers can request them from the Aviation Section, Office of Public Relations, Navy Department, Washington, D. C Funds for travel and the number of Naval Personnel for regularly assigned duties are now limited, but we do our best to accept speaking invitations.

Schools and colleges close to naval air activities are invited to arrange visits to the air stations in teacher escorted class groups. A letter to the commanding officer of such stations requesting permission to visit, giving number of students who wish to attend, and stating that the group will have a teacher escort, will receive an affirmative reply and an invitation to "come aboard" in all cases except where confidential or secret activity is being carried on.

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complete entity not integral with domestic affairs or influenced by economical political conditions. This presentation by being so dull has, in his words, "given history a black eye from which it has not recovered to this day."

The main part of the address was devoted to his thesis that although our foreign policy is enunciated by the president and through his agencies, the policy is basically made by public opinion.

There are exceptions to this thesis, however, such as independent policy developed because of the desirability of expediency in wartime or because public opinion is not intense enough to force the government to alter the policy on which it is launched.

Since public opinion governs our foreign policy. Professor Bailey strongly advocates a more liberal point of view of the American people toward the idealogies of European and Asiatic peoples. This can be obtained only by raising the educational standards of the American public since every American is a sovereign citizen on whom our foreign policy rests.

As an interesting side light to the United States' position in world politics.

Professor Bailey pointed out that against our wishes we have been forced into a prominence that we have never before enjoyed or regretted.

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Russian Club Had Admiral Maples for Dinner in Bancroft Hall The Russian Club of the U. S. Naval Academy had Rear Admiral Houston L. Maples, USN, of Arlington, Va., former Naval Attache to Russia, as their guest for dinner followed by after-dinner speaking on 12 November at 7:00-p.m. in Room 509, fifth wing, Bancroft Hall.

Admiral Maples returned from Russia four weeks ago and is now on duty at the Naval Department in Washington, D. C. Also present at the dinner were: Captain William G. Cooper, USN, Head of the Department of Foreign Languages; Assistant Professor William H. Buffum, Jr., of the Department of Foreign Languages; and Instructor Harry R. Keller, Jr., of the Department of Foreign Languages.

Associate Professor Claud P. Lemieux of the Department of Foreign Languages, was toastmaster and Midshipman John Evasovich, Class of 1948-B, of Ruth, Nev., was the Midshipman-in-Charge.

Midshipmen of M.E. Club Visit Sparrows Point On Armistice Day One-hundred and seventy-four midshipmen of the Mechanical Engineering Club of the U. S. Naval Academy, visited the Sparrows Point Plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company, Sparrows Point, Md., on Armistice Day, Tuesday, 11 November 1947.

They departed from the Naval Academy at 8:00 a.m. aboard YP's from the Naval Station and returned at 5:00 p.m.

Kieffer, Kinhart, Guest Speakers At Naval Academy President John S. Kieffer, of St. John's College recognized the Naval Academy educational program as "broad and liberal" in an address before members of the Midshipmen's after-dinner speakers group at Bancroft Hall recently.

Kieffer's speech was one of two on the subject of the problems of American education delivered at a dinner sponsored by the Academy Department of English, History and Government and inaugurating American Education Week. Dr. Howard Kinhart, principal of the Annapolis High School was the second guest speaker.

In an address on "The Fallacy of Separating Technical and Liberal Education" President Kieffer stated, "In spite of the distinctions made by some of your speakers between liberal and technical education, the picture they have presented of the breadth of training needed for a good Naval officer shows that Naval Academy education is necessarily broad and liberal."

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by Academy midshipmen.

Dr. Kinhart and President Kieffer were introduced to the group by Midshipman Robert P. Nottingham, Class of 1948B,.of Eastville, Virginia, who was toastmaster.

Russia; and (3) effective revision of the United Nations to make it "a lawmaking power."

Calling revision of the United Nations the only hopeful choice, he suggested that it be empowered to regulate atomic development, to define acts of aggression, to inspect arms development, to set up an international police force, and to eliminate the veto power.

Meyer, who suffered the loss of an eye in fighting the Japanese, said the United World Federalist group is at present working for effectively changing the United Nations.

"If Russia would not cooperate in the federalist movement, it would have to set up some federation of its own or be isolated," he declared. He went on to say that he thought that Russia would accept in order to prevent world extermination.

Meyer said many influential citizens in England and the United States were joining in the federalist movement and he predicted "within ten years there will be a world federal government."

Admiral Zacharias, Guest Speaker at Midshipmen Wardroom Panel Group The Midshipmen Wardroom Panel, an unofficial organization which meets bi-monthly in Smoke Hall, Bancroft Hall, with the approval of the Commandant of Midshipmen, presented as their speaker Tuesday evening, 18 November, in the first of this year's series.

Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias, USN (Ret.).

His subject was "Highlights of my wartime experience with a prediaion of things to come in the Far East."

The panel founded two years ago by a group of enterprising midshipmen interested in current events, national and international, is headed by two midshipmen of the first class: Hugh D. Adair, of College Park, Ga., and William C. Pierson, of Ft. Satn Houston, Texas.

Among last year's speakers were such Bureau of Yards and Docks notables as Sir Norman Angel, Congress{Continued from page 13) man Jacob Javits of New York, and Commander Kenneth Downey, USN, Naval Antarctic Expedition during the Public Relations advisor to the British winter of 1946-47.

Embassy.

Other material on Arctic Operations is being written by Comdr. P. W. Wedemeyer Guest Speaker at Midship- Roberts, CEC, USN, who has been Ofmen Wardroom Panel ficer-in-Charge of Construction at the General Albert C. Wedemeyer was Pet 4 project at Point Barrow. It goes guest speaker at the meeting of the Naval without saying that next year's study will Academy's Wardroom Panel, Wednes- deal largely with construction in polar day, 3 December. climates. * * # The General discussed his war experiences following evening meal formaAn interesting temporary duty assigntion. After his talk there was a question ment has just been completed by Comdr. period.

James H. Etter, CEC, USN. He has Approximately 800 to 1,000 midship- been in Cairo, Egypt, holding discusmen have been attending sessions of the sions for the establishment of Naval panel, which was organized by the Mid- Medical Research Unit No. 3 there. shipmen themselves.

The discussions concerned the preparation of plans and bidding for construcAuthor Cord Meyer Addresses tion and remodeling of buildings reMidshipman Panel Group quired for the work.

Cord Meyer, author of "Peace or The idea behind the setting up of the Anarchy," told 400 midshipmen at the Research Unit is that, with the help of Naval Academy on the evening of 9 the Egyptian Government, it will smdy December, "The only chance left to the cases brought into the Abassia Fever world is effective world government."

Hospital and, through research and study Speaking at the Midshipmen's Ward of these cases, gain additional knowledge Room Panel, Meyer, who was aide to of tropical diseases.

Harold Stassen at the United Nations The site of the new project is on the Charter conference, said the present grounds of the hospital, and belongs to courses open to the United States are the Egyptian Government. Present plans (1) continuing the present policies, call for the remodeling of some buildwhich means a continued arms race ings, and the erection of eight prefabamong the great powers and eventual ricated portable steel buildings. war; (2) a preventive war against Native architects will do the job under

contraa to BuDocks. It is expected to Vallejo Area, U. S. Naval Base, San cost $150,000.

Francisco, California.

Rear Admiral Van Hubert Ragsdale, USN, under treatment at Navy NaIn view of present conditions abroad, tional Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. the Bureau personnel conceived a fine Rear Admiral Willard A. Kitts, III, idea this past Christmas. Instead of USN, reported as Commander Training spending the usual amount of money for a Bureau Christmas party, they sent a Command, Pacffic Fleet.

Rear Admiral Ralph S. Riggs, USN, good sized check to CARE to assist in reported as Asst. CNO (Reserves) and the relief of starving persons in Europe.

Direaor of Reserves.

This is an idea which might well be Rear Admiral Harold M. Martin, USN, copied by other organizations all over reported as ComCarDiv 5. the country.

Rear Admiral Thomas G. W. Settle, USN, ordered to CNO for temporay duty Bureau of Naval Personnel and for further assignment as Chief of {Continued from page 15) Naval Group, American Mission for Aid became commanding general of that to Turkey.

Rear Admiral Wendell G. Switzer, unit the following year. For his services during the Battle of Guadalcanal, Gen- USN, reported as ComNavOrd Test Staeral Vandegrift was awarded the Con- tion, Inyokern, California.

Rear Admiral Charles R. Brown, USN, gressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross in addition to the ribbon for the reported for duty at Naval War College, Presidential Unit Citation which the divi- Newport, R. I. Rear Admiral George W. Calver, MC, sion received.

USN, Physical to the Legislative bodies In 1943 he was promoted to lieutenant of Congress, was retired on 1 Nov., but general and became commanding general of the First Amphibious Corps, which was continued on aaive duty. * * * he commanded during the landing at Bougainville.

Who's Who in Today's Navy He became Commandant of the MarSecretary of the Navy—John L. SulCorps on 1 Jan. 1944 and was appointed to the rank of general on 4 April of that livan.

Under Secretary of the Navy—^W. year.

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Flag rank orders last month were as Ass't Secretary of the Navy ( A i r ) — follows: John N . Brown.

Rear Admiral Freeland A. Daubin, Chief of Naval Operations—Admiral USN, reported for duty with ComWes Louis E. Denfeld.

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The Hydrographic Office {Continued from page 11) sirable that the work be rushed. If the volume is to continue to live as the standard for the American navigator, every precaution must be taken to insure that it is accurate and complete—as Nathaniel Bowditch would make it were he still alive to direct the work.

On the occasion of his death, the Salem Marine Society wrote,"'... no monument will be needed to keep alive his memory among men; but as long as ships shall sail, the needle point to the north, and the stars go through their wonted courses in the heavens, the name of Dr. Bowditch will be revered as one who has helped his fellowmen . . . who was and is a guide to them over the pathless oceans..."

The book which bears the name of this distinguished American serves more fittingly than any shaft of stone as a monument to the memory of this benefactor of mankind.

Miscellaneous Cargo (Continued from page 3) None of Dan's judo tricks seemed designed to cope with either (1) murder, (2) blackmail or, (3) assorted forms of gangland violence. But evenmally Dan gets his man (and girl), and after thirty hectic chapters the reader is ready for more soothing entertainment.

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Alumni House Notes THE NEW YEAR •'WT'ITH the ringing in of 1948, one of the most eventful years in the history of our Association has been brought to a close.

We may review with satisfaction the accomplishments cf the Association during the past twelve months and look forward with confidence toward a year of further progress, steadily increasing strength and renewed adherence on the part of our Alumni to the aims and objectives of our organization.

Through the unbounded interest of your Officers and Trustees and the untiring and aggressive efforts of our various committees, the year 1947 was one of rejuvenation for the National Association. It was also a year of great aaivity in the field. Local Associations and Chapters have kept pace with the National Association in their increased vigor and new Chapters have be:n formed and aaivated at a highly gratifvin^ rate. The signs all point to fair breezes and smooth sailing for the Association during the New Year and for the foreseeable future.

Increased demands of confidence in and loyalty to our Association will be made upon our Alumni in the year ahead. The strength, effectiveness and prosperity of our organization is not measured by the interest of any group or groups of our Alumni but by the wholehearted support of all. This is your individual responsibility; measure up to it.

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President To serve until 1 July 1948 D. S. Walker, '24 Vice President {Eastern Area) To serve until 1 July 1948 Samuel D. Foster, '39 Vice President (Central Area) To serve until 1 July 1948 A. Arnold Brand, '14 Vice President (Western Area) To serve until 1 July 1948 Fred W. Pierce, '22 Trustees To serve until 1 July 1948 Adm. William H. Standley, USN (Ret.), '95 R. Adm. Sinclair Gannon, USN (Ret.), '00 Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, USN, '05 V. Adm. Randall Jacobs, USN (Ret.), '07 Cdr. C. McK. Lynch, USN (Ret.), '07 Mr. George B. Junkin, '13 Mr. Lawrence R. Becht, '34

TRUSTEES Mr. Arthur E. Tarantino R. Adm. Clark H. Woodward, USN (Ret.),'99 (Washington) Cdr. W. Van C. Brandt, USNR, '11 (Philadelphia) Mr. E. F. Marbourg, '17 (San Francisco) Mr. W. E. Ditmars, '19 (New York) Capt. J. R. Wallace, USN, '22 (Naval Academy) To serve until 1 July 1949 Adm. D. F. Sellers, USN (Ret.), '94 Capt. M. D. Gilmore, USN (Ret.), '11 Cdr. C. C. Vickrey, USNR, '15 R. Adm. O. S. Colclough, USN, '21 Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin, '24 Capt. W. R. Smedberg, 3rd, USN, '26 Capt. T. J. Hamilton, USN, '27 Lt. Col. John Saxton, USMC, '33 To serve until 1 July 1950 Lt. Cdr. W. B. Jupp, USN (Ret.), '13 Mr. H. McCoy Jones, '19 Mr. D. S. Walker, '24 Mr. Harry R. England, '27

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BULLETIN BOARD Twas the week before Christmas And all through the Hall Not a midshipman was boning— Not one of them all; They are dreaming of. leave And what it would bring And also admitting The Admiral is King. ^ ^ I T H the official Christmas leave for the Brigade of Midshipmen extending from 20 December to the afternoon of New Year's Day, time slips back to December 1846 when the first account of the Yule Tide holidays on record at the Academy reads thus in the Naval Academy Jaurnal: "Vacation granted to professors and midshipmen from December 19 to January 2."

But in 1849, Commander Upshur, superintendent of the Academy, wrote to the Secretary of the Navy: "I think you suggested that two or three days at most should be the extent of vacations and I am convinced that a longer term would be productive of evil consequences . . . long vacations whether at Christmas or other seasons were invariably produrtive of serious injury to young officers of the institution."

The Secretary evidently acted upon this decision because, from this time on, holiday leave was cut to only a few days. The Journal of the Naval Academy for December 25, 1851 notes: "By direction of the Superintendent, the midshipmen and acting midshipmen were given permission to visit the city until sunset . . . two midshipmen were given permission to stay until after sunset."

The Journal for the following year stated: "Tomorrow being Christmas day the duties of the Academy will be suspended for the day."

The year 1854 fared no better . . . "Suspension of duties today in consequence of its being Christmas, and liberty was granted to the students of the Academy to visit the city."

The news went from bad to worse in 1907, of which the Journal states: "It has been given out officially that the midshipmen will have examinations the day after Christmas, December 26. If this be true, it will necessitate boning on Christmas night . . . even West Point cadets are not expected to bone for exams on Christmas night."

Superintendent Henry B. Wilson became known as the great humanizer of the Midshipmen's Christmas leave, when he started the custom of allowing about eight days for holiday leave in 1921. Until the outbreak of World War II, eight or ten days have been set aside for the leave—in December 1941, a few weeks after Pearl Harbor, Christmas leave started at 1515 Tuesday, Dec. 24, and

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lasted until supper formation on Wednesday, emy Museum, and Mrs. Baldridge, Annapolis.

The party attended Chapel services before Dec. 25. the ceremony. The program was opened with OFFICIAL the Naval Academy Band playing "Anchors The traditional singing of Christmas carols Aweigh." After an invocation by Chaplain by the Brigade the night before deparmre took Everett P. Wuebbens, Capt. Stassen was inplace 19 December, with the Glee Club and troduced by Captain Baldridge. Comdr. KitChapel choirs standing on the steps of the chell unveiled the bust which was accepted Chapel. At 1900 the long-awaited Christmas by Admiral Holloway and turned over to the dinner for the Brigade and a few guests was Museum Director, who introduced Admiral held in the Wardroom Mess . . . with tables Halsey. The formal closing was the rendition decorated by the individual companies . . . of "Navy Blue and Gold." nothing was missing . . . from tomato juice The Brigade of Midshipmen was reprecocktail . . . olives . . . pickles . . . celery . . . sented by the newly appointed staff, composed to roast young turkey and dressing, mushroom of Brigade Captain Midn. Richard E. Shimgiblet gravy . . . baked ham and mashed po- shak, of La Crosse, Wis., Depury Comdr. Robtatoes . . . peas . . . broccoli with Hollondaise ert E. Schwoeffermann, of Chicago Heights, sauce . . . rolls . . . fruits . . . ice cream and 111. First Regiment Comdr. Charles G. Strahfruit cake . . . coffee and candies. . . . ley, Drexel Hill, Pa., Second Regiment Comdr.

First Class leave is from 1230, 20 Decem- Richard U. Scott, Highland Falls, N. Y., Briber to 1800, 1 January of the New Year . . , gade Staff Operations officer Rex C. Eaton, Jr., with other classes remrning two hours Greeley, Colo., First Regiment Staff John D. Herlihy, Jr., Chillicothe, Ohio and Second earlier. . . .

Admiral Halsey Day was observed at the Regiment Staff Operations Officer Siminer K. Naval Academy on Sunday, 14 December Moore, Washington, D. C. when a bronze bust of the Fleet Admiral was Mr. Williams is an outstanding sculptor in presented the academy at 12 noon in front America. He smdied at the Chicago Art Inof the Museum. stitute, Copley Society, Boston, and Ecole des The bust was sculpted by Wheeler Wil- Beaux Arts, Paris. He is a graduate of Yale liams of New York City and was donated the University and the Harvard University School academy by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Gos- of Architecture. He has done heads and busts of Brig. Gen. Ralph D. Devoe, USA; Rear sett of Charlotte, N. C. Capt. Harold E. Stassen, USNR, former Admiral Lamar Leahy, USN; Miss Katherine Flag Secretary to the admiral, made the pres- Cornell, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody, Mrs. Laurentation address. He is a former Governor of ence Tibbett and Mrs. Marshall Fields.

Minnesota and is a Republican Presidential Following the ceremony the official party nominee. were luncheon guests of Admiral and Mrs. In addition to Fleet Admiral and Mrs. Hal- Holloway in the Superintendent's House. At sey and Mrs. Stassen, those attending the cere- 1600 they attended the performance of Hanmony were the admiral's war-time staff, and del's "Messiah" in the Chapel, when the joint their wives, including Vice Admiral Robert choirs of the Naval Academy Chapel and B. Carney, USN, former Chief of Staff, and Goucher College, Baltimore, gave their secMrs. Carney, of Washington, D. C; Brig. ond performance. Among the many guests Gen. William E. Riley, USMC, former Deputy attending the "Messiah" that afternoon were Chief of Staff, and Mrs. Riley of Washington; Rear Admiral Thomas L. Sprague, Chief of Comdr. William J. Kitchell, USNR, former the Bureau of Personnel, and Mrs. Sprague, Flag Lieutenant, Wilmington, Del.; Capt. Washington.

Douglas Moulton, USNR, former Operations Preceding the Saturday night performance Officer, Sebetha, Kan.; Comdr. Carnes Weeks, of the "Messiah" in the Chapel, Admiral and USNR, former Staff Surgeon, and Mrs. Weeks Mrs. Holloway entertained at dinner for Rep. of New York. and Mrs. Lansdale G. Sasscer, Upper MarlAlso attending were Lt. Comdr. Wheeler E. boro, and Dr. and Mrs. David Allen RobertWilliams, USNR, and Mrs. Williams of New son of Baltimore. Dr. Robertson is president York; Rear Admiral Felix Johnson, USN, Di- of Goucher College. rector of Public Relations, and Mrs. Johnson, Admiral and Mrs. Holloway attended the Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spruance, Wil- reception on Thursday, 11 Dec, honoring mington, Del.—she is the former Miss Mar- Fleet Admiral and Mrs. Chester W. Nimitz garet Halsey; Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hal- and General and Mrs. A. A. Vandegrift in sey III, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Gossett the Carlton Room of the Carlton House at 5 of Charlotte, N. C. and Capt. Harry A. Bald- o'clock. ridge, USN (ret.), Director of the Naval AcadHosts were the Secretary of the Navy John

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L. Sullivan, and Mrs. SuUivan; Under Secretary of the Navy W. John Kenney, and Mrs. Kenney, and the Assistant Secretary of Navy for Air, John Nicholas Brown, and Mrs. Brown.

On Monday night, 8 Dec, the Holloways attended a dinner given by the Hon. and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown in their residence at N Street, when other guests were the Secretary of Commerce and Mrs. Averill Harriman; Gen. and Mrs. Albert Wedemeyer, Senator and Mrs. Brian McMahon and Ambassador to Cuba Guillermo Belt and Senora Belt.

Another occasion during a busy month attended by the Superintendent was on Monday, 15 Dec, when Adm. Louis E. Denfeld, USN, was sworn in as Chief of Naval Operations by R. Adm. Oswald S. Colclough, USN. The last in a series of official "At Homes" was held Wednesday, 10 Dec, in the Superintendent's House when Admiral and Mrs. Holloway were hosts to the officers and civilian instruaors of the Severn River Naval Command, the U. S. Naval Post Graduate School and to their Annapolis friends.

Pouring at the tea, coffee and punch tables were Mrs. Homer B. Winchell, Mrs. William E. Farrell, Mrs. Herman A. Spanagel, Mrs. Roy Bishop, Mrs. James B. Eppes, Mrs. Benjamin H. Adams, Mrs. David G. Howard, Mrs. George P. Hunter, and Mrs. William R. Kane.

Also Mrs. J. M. P. Wright, Mrs. Cornelius S. Seabring, Mrs. Thomas J. Hamilton, Mrs. Donald 1. Thomas, Mrs. George C. Seay, Mrs. William W. Hargrave, Mrs. Walter F. James, Mrs. Charles L. Westhofen, Mrs. Robert B. Pirie and Mrs. John E. Fradd.

ON THE RECORD On the occasion of the wedding of Her Royal Highness, the Princess Elizabeth, two congratulatory cables were sent from the Naval Academy.

One was sent by the officers and midshipmen, all of Scottish descent, who attended the celebration of the Bicentennial of John Paul Jones' birh in the Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright last July. At the time they had been in Kirkcudbright they had joined the Provost in a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Princess' engagement. The message read as follows: "The officers and detachment of U. S. Midshipmen present in the Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright on the occasion of the Bicentennial of the birth of John Paul Jones desire to send their congratulations and convey their hope for your happiness."

Signed: Commander Robert A. MacPherson, Coimnander Russell Macauley Burke, Lieutenant Allen Stein, Midshipmen Edward F. Duncan, Richard Ross Kint, Winston Lauder, Uoyd K. Lauderdale, Kenneth V. McArthur, Alben C. MacDonald (N.R.O.T.C, Penn State), William D. MacFarlane, James C. McPherson, Malcolm Phares, Thomas H. Ross, Alexander D. Thomson, and Duane Young.

The other cable wds sent by those who attended the Royal Garden Parry at Buckingham Palace and read as follows: "Congratulations and best wishes from the officers and their ladies and the detachment of United States Midshipmen who attended your Garden Patty last July." This was signed by Captain and Mrs. Basil N. Rittenhouse, Commander William Spears, and Midshipmen Emile W. Achee, Henry D. Arnold, William H. Barnes, John F. Barrow, Edward S. Briggs, Wm. D. Dittmar, Wm. W. Gentry, (N.R.O.T.C,

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Penn State), Frank S. Glendinning, Alexander G. B. Grosvenor, Robert D. Huntington, William T. Huntsman (NROTC, Cornell), Aubrey L. Loeffler, Alvin C. McCully, Robert E. Schwoeffermann, Richard U. Scott, Floyd A. Smith, Leon W. Smith, Howard E. SprouU, Joseph R. Wallace, and Ralph Pete Williams.

The U. S. Naval Academy sponsored an original radio program, "Letter From Oahu," written by a navy wife when she was with her husband at Pearl Harbor. The program was presented at 12:30 P. M. over the Mutual Broadcasting System on 23 December after it had been first presented over Annapolis Statio WANN on Pearl Harbor Day. Author of the program is Eugenia Mandelkorn, wife of Comdr. Robert S. Mandelkorn, USN, Class of '35, who was stationed on the USS CALIFORNIA at the time of the infamous attack. He now is on duy at the Naval Academy in the department of Ordnance and Gunnery.

"Letter From Oahu" was first written in diary form—sometimes under the bed by the light of a flashlight . . . during a blackout.

It covers the time of the attack, through Christmas Eve, 1941, when, with 3,000 other dependents she was evacuated from Hawaii, arriving in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Mrs. Mandelkorn is an Annapolitan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Miller of Eu-De-So on the Bay. She graduated from Marjorie Webster School, Washington, and is the mother of two sons.

The story was adapted to script form by Ira Marion, of the Blue Network, formerly of March of Time. It was produced and directed by Tom Carr, WANN station manager.

The lead in the "Letter" was taken by Ann Scott, wife of Lt. Comdr. Robert L. Scott, USNR, Department of English, History and Government of the Academy. She was in last season's Navy Relief Show play and has appeared professionally on Broadway.

Mrs. Mandelkorn is chairman of the writer's workshop of the Annapolis Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.

The entire Baccalaureate service of the Class of 1948-A has been printed in a brochure, complete with the text of Chaplain Everett P. Wuebben's sermon, score of the music and pictures. The father of a graduate of the class, who was so impressed with the service, caused it to be printed in its entirety.

In a letter written by Rear Admiral Holloway, which is attached to the pamphlet, he quoted the father as writing that: . . ."There was much beauty, reverence and dignity m the Baccalaureate service last June . . . I hope the document will be preserved by many a graduate and, perhaps, reviewed and the sermon reread on fitting occasions when such a reading will be of value."

On the brochure cover is a picture of the altar and window of the chapel and on the back cover are pictures of Chaplain Wuebbens, Chaplain Roy E. Bishop, a view of the Chapel and of the brigade staff on the steps of the chapel.

The permanent rank of rear admiral was conferred on Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., USN, Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy, by the U. S. Senate on 8 December.

Midshipman Christopher Hadden Spurgeon, graduate of the Royal Australian Naval Col-

lege, gave his impressions of the U. S. Naval Academy over the Mutual Broadcasting System this month . . . and at the same time cleared up some differences in the Aussies versus the American version of "Waltzing Matilda" . . . not it seems, waltzing Matilda around "Down Under," but rather carrying a pack around.

Spurgeon has been a guest of the Brigade of Midshipmen, living right alongside them in Bancroft Hall. He marched with the Brigade at the Army-Navy game—even borrowed a white cap cover to cover his blue.

Midshipmen George Ferguson, 3c, of San Francisco, and Midshipman Erik Goode, of San Pedro, Calif., were his official hosts.

The broadcast was beamed to Australia via the Armed Forces. Young Spurgeon expressed the desire that graduates of the Royal Australian Naval College be routed through the United States after their graduation in October, on their way to England to join their training ship. The college has 70 cadets, and 12 graduates.

Concerning the U. S. Naval Academy, Spurgeon admitted that it "quite took his breath away—especially Bancroft Hall." He is the son of Capt. Stanley H. K. Spurgeon, naval attache to the Australian Embassy, Washington, and Mrs. Spurgeon. Following a visit with them in their Hawthorne street home, the Australian midshipman will leave for London immediately after Christmas.

EDUCATIONAL Miss Margaret Webster was guest speaker on 19 December for the First Class, when she spoke on "Classics for the Moderns" at 2000 in Mahan Hall.

Miss Webster is the second woman to address the midshipmen — Amelia Earheart talked before them a number of years ago.

A student of Shakespearean drama. Miss Webster is the daughter of Dame May Whittey.

Preceding the lecture, a dinner for the honor guest was held in the superintendent's house.

Rear Admiral Felix L. Johnson will be the speaker on 2 January before the First Class, when his subject will be "The Navy and Public Relations."

Rear Admiral A. G. Noble, USN, will speak on 9 January on "Future Trends in Naval Ordnance."

Rear Admiral Oswald S. Colclough, USN, will be the 16 January speaker, with his subject "Constitutional Law." And on 23 January, Comdr. David L. Martineau, USN, will talk on "The New Officer Personnel Act." All the above listed lectures except the latter, will be held in Mahan Hall. Comdr. Martineau will talk in Memorial Hall also at 2000.

Lieut. Cord Meyer, Jr., USMCR, spoke a:t the Wardroom Panel on Tuesday night, 9 December in Smoke Hall. He is author of "Peace or Anarchy," and was an aide to former Governor Harold Stassen at San Francisco when the UNO was formed.

Midshipmen members of the Wardroom Panel committee were H. D. Adair, the son of Col. H. D. Adair, USA, College Park, Ga.; Hugh Scott Holder, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Holder of Calhoun, Ky.; William C. Pierson, son of Col. Millard Pierson, USA, Ft. Sam Houston, Tex.; George H. Sullivan, son of Mrs. Celeste M. Sullivan, East St. Louis; James H. Smeds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erling

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E have set aside this month's issue to disW cuss our financial situation. However, let's first look over the background.

1. Alumni House, property and cottage, was purchased for $48,357.75 (incidentally the purchase was precipitated by pressure to vacate official Navy property). As it stands today, after the rebuilding and with the tap room furnishings, it represents a total cost of $161,383.25.

This rebuilding was a major project . . . similar to that which was done in historic Williamsburg.

It covered the inclusion of modern plumbing and heating without jeopardizing the original design or atmosphere. This does not include the value of the temporary furniture installed throughout the house since July as such was secured at no cost to the Association. Add office equipment, recent permanent furniture, and ii brings the total up to $173,140.62.

2. Total contributions to the Alumni House Fund are $78,631.61.

3. On the opposite page appears the Balance Sheet. This has been based on the year end audit of our accounts made as of 30 June 1947, by Hackeling & Oberkirch, C.P.A., and taken directly from our books which they have now placed on an accrual basis. Only after this was done were we able to get a clear picture of our financial status. The balance sheet is as pf 31 October 1947, as this issue goes to press December first. Since it was computed we have paid off $22,558.61 to the American Publishing Company, with its corresponding reduction'in Cash on Hand. (Actually the Publishing Company claims a greater amount which is still the subject of negotiation.)

So much for the balance sheet. It shows where we have been but I'm far more interested in where we are going. Until we can put into effect our program to step up the income from publications, we are in shoal water. Careful operation has put Alumni House itself amost at a break-

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even point. Yet the present loss on SHIPMATE, postage, getting the Placement Service underway, and unabsorbed overhead still show us operating at an average monthly loss of about $1,750 since your present Board took over lastJulyEach enterprise of the Association must stand on its own feet and carry its proportionate share of the overhead . . . whether it be selling sandwiches or publishing a magazine. This is simple arithmetic.

Hence, let us face facts. "With this monthly loss we must get additional funds. Personally, 1 feel we are too close to the balance point to do anything other than roll up our sleeves and go to work. The Placement Service, SHIPMATE advertising, and the House Activities are rapidly being "firmed up." But meanwhile we must keep the ship afloat.

There is not an alumni association I know of that does not receive its main income each year from its members. For instance, I understand this year Cornell expects to raise $400,000 from its Alumni . . . Hamilton College $100,000.

West Point charges $5.00 initiation fee plus $2.00 annual dues, and has been doing this for years. Their publications are extra. Certainly we have as strong bonds as any others.

Therefore, 1 am asking the Board of Trustees to approve a program calling for $5.00 per year annual dues which includes the year's subscription to SHIPMATE. This is your Association . . . your link with Annapolis. As an alumnus and a businessman 1 feel it is the only solution.

When 1 go out of office in June, I firmly believe you will have a definite program in effect that will not only put our Association on its feet financially, but truly make it a place where members both in and out of the Service will find a source of pride and profit. These small dues merely put us on our feet. . . put us in shape to get underway. 1 solicit the wholehearted support of all our alumni.

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

BUAICE SHEET As of October 31,1947 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash on hand and in bank U. S. Govt. Securities Accounts Receivable Postage Deposits Inventory OTHER ASSETS Advance payments Register of Graduates . . .

Advance payments SHIPMATE Trust Investments at Cost (current value $9,568.67) FIXED ASSETS Land and Building Furniture and fixtures

$44,933.72 3,966.64 1,251.91 812.69 6,392.21

$57,357.17

$19,273.95 195.00 5,421.52

24,890.47

$154,735.31 18,405.31

Less: Reserve for depreciation

$173,140.62 17,212.65

PREPAID TAXES, insurance and deferred charges

155,927.97 2,605.49

TOTAL ASSETS

$240,781.10

LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable SHIPMATE Commissions Taxes Accrued Interest Accrued Advance receipts for advertising— Register SHIPMATE

$23,273.62 555.38 375.53 83.34 33,307.10 390.00

Advance receipts for subscription— SHIPMATE

Advance receipts for merchandise OTHER LIABILITIES First Mortgage (final payment 1958) MEMBERS EQUITY (Net Worth) TOTAL LIABILITIES

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10,666.47

514.47

$69,165.91 50,000.00 121,615.19 $240,781.10

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By Captain E. B. Taylor, USN Director of Athleticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;V. S. Naval Academy

ANOTHER football season is completed. jtJLlnsofar as the number of games won and lost is concerned, it has been a disappointing season for us. We don't like it, and if the comments and letters received to date are an accurate indication, the same statement is applicable for Navy supporters afloat and ashore.

As is to be expected, some of the comment is highly critical "of the system," of the schedule, of the coaching, of the management or of just anything connected with the Naval Academy.

Some is motivated by self-interest; some in the promotion of other individuals, but most by those genuinely interested in the welfare of the Naval Academy.

For the benefit of the large majority of the alumni and other Navy football supporters who are genuinely concerned over the answers to the questions: "What is wrong with Naval Academy football?" and "What can we do to help?", this article is submitted; not as an apology but to present certain factors which must be considered if we are to benefit by your advice and assistance.

The recent newspaper statement of a prominent alumnus to the contrary, graduate coaching at the Naval Academy is not of recent origin. In the 27 seasons under a non-graduate head coach. Navy won 141 games, lost 70 for a percentage of 66.8%. In the 29 seasons under a graduate head coach. Navy won 167 games, lost 79 for a percentage of 67.9%. In the 56 seasons there were 3 in which we did not lose a game, 1910, 1911, and 1926, all under graduate coaches.

With the possible exception of our sister instimtion on the Hudson, coaching football at the Naval Academy presents far different problems than at any other instimtion. The hours that the coach has access to the members of his squad are limited. Understanding of the theory of entropy; solving of differential equations; mastery of the mooring board and the A. A. computer all take precedence over the intricacies of the "T" formation, 5, 6, or 7-man lines, etc., and some of our best prospects have failed to enter due to V2 diopter myopia or absence of one molar.

Purdue and Indiana had little succe.'s with football in the Big Ten until they instituted courses leading to a degree in physical education. Unfortunately, for our football program, the midshipmen must all take the same courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;devoted exclusively to the development of naval officers.

It is obvious that games won and lost are not the true measure of coaching efficiency at the Academy. The foregoing capitulation gives no consideration to the strength of our opponents and the strength of our own material. The true efficiency of the system, or the coach, is measured by his ability to get the most out of the material available. Some of our better coaches have had poorer seasons

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than others who were favored with outstanding material and weaker opposition. Such was particularly the case this year, with a coach who has proved to be one of the finest in the country. Few of us are ever in a position to judge accurately the opinion of sports writers and others who have different interests and who know little of the internal simation at the Naval Academy.

Insofar as the schedule is concerned, the following points should be considered: (a) There is no question that the 1947 schedule was too heavy for the strength of the squad we could field. The same was true in 1946 and appears all too likely in 1948, but: (1) In line with the practice of the other major colleges and universities, our schedules are committed for two, and in unusual cases, three years in advance. Thus the 1946 schedule, and with the exception of California games, the 1947 and 1948 schedules, were closed in 1945 when the country was still at war, or just after the Japs had capimlated.

Even parts of the 1949 schedule are the result of commitments entered into in 1945 and early 1946.

(2) Many civilian schools had given up football during the war and were uncertain as to when they would resume.

(3) War-time travel restrictions were still in vogue and limited the choice of opponents.

(4) We had a moral commitment to continue to play teams like Duke, Georgia Tech, Penn, Penn State, Columbia, Cornell, Notre Dame and Michigan, who had played us, and in most cases taken defeats, in 1943, 1944 and 1945.

(5) It was impossible to foresee that with the end of the war, these same teams would receive a powerful influx of mamre and experienced ex-GI football players.

(6) The loss of the bulk of our backfield strength (Clyde Scott, Minisi, Hoernschmeyer, Ellsworth, Walmsley, Kelly), who either resigned or "bilged out," was unpredictable.

The administration at the Naval Academy is by no means happy nor content with the football simation and the percentage of games won over the past two years, nor with the prognosis of what can be expected next year.

Everyone on duty at the Naval Academy, from the Superintendent throughout the Brigade of Midshipmen, is aware of the interest on the part of the alumni and their earnest desire that the Naval Academy appear to advantage before our Country. The administration at the Naval Academy, therefore, has been and is planting seed and taking steps that will, it believes, produce results in connection with its intercollegiate athletic program. This is planning for the long drag, and patience is required on the part of all concerned. The actual personalities now at the

Naval Academy will not reap any return from the action being taken.

While the football picmre is dim at present, the alumni should recall to mind the outstanding performances of other Naval Academy teams, in particular crew, basketball and the intercollegiate championship 1504b. football team. The Naval Academy has a high order of success in athletic programs in general.

We must all remember that financially the Navy's intercollegiate football schedule carries all other athletic programs, including intramural, at the Naval Academy. Take one exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; A prominent alumnus asked the Direaor of Athletics how many midshipmen were on the football fields at praaice on a certain afternoon this past fall. A recapimlation indicated there were 600, including Varsity, B-Squad, Plebes, the 150-lb. Teams and Battalion Teams, or approximately one-fourth of the entire Brigade. The average cost of a football outfit is in the neighborhood of $100.00; an outfitting to an extent of $60,000 in one sport alone, to say nothing of the cost of coaching, travel, and so on, has been vouchsafed through the medium of our intercollegiate football program.

As is the case with practically everything else, the multitudinous expenses connected with the operation of an extensive sports program such as we have at the Naval Academy have just about doubled since just before the war.

As of the present time, our future schedule is committed through the 1949 season. It will continue to carry outstanding teams in the country. The answer is not in a so-called "soft schedule." 1 have heard comment to the effect that we should schedule ourselves to play "in our own league." What is our own league? What kind of schedule do you want?

Do you feel that we should meet our financial commitments and maintain our place in the national picture and public relations field?

If so, we must continue to schedule major teams, but success is dependent upon good material. Look around and see what the alumni of other instimtions are doing for their alma maters along these lines. What have you done for Naval Academy athletics? Therein lies the answer to fumre successes or failures. If each alumnus will contact his local organization to ascertain what he can do to help, through the medium of information and the interesting of outstanding boys in entering the Naval Academy, great good can be accomplished.

We believe, and experience over the years has indicated, that "our league" is the best in the business. The pendulum will swing as it has in the past. When we have our winning seasons, we don't want them to be meaningless because we played second-rate competition.

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A ftev/e^v of Sports Army-Navy Soccer Game The Army-Navy soccer game was played at the Naval Academy on Lawrence Field on Samrday, 22 November and the Middies won the contest for the score of 1 to 0 on a goal

by Midshipman Bentin.

The Naval Academy had not defeated West Point in soccer since 1944 when the midshipmen defeated the cadets at West Point 1 to 0.

The series now stands 5 games for Navy and 5 games for Army, having played each year since 1938.

The lineups: Navy Position Goal Schaufelberger R.F. McLernan L.F. Chew R.H. Coulter (Capt.)

C.H. McDonald ^ L.H. Peard OR. Masias I.R. Bentin C. Bendell I.L. Ebel O.L. Everngam Navy Army

Army Tyree Hartnell Mather Brennan Marley Novak Genuario Davis Ruddy Hazard Schalk

SCORE BY PERIODS 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 — 1 0 — 0

Army-Navy Football The Army-Navy football game was played at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pa., on Samrday, 29 November, 1947, with the cadets winning the game 21 to 0.

A capacity crowd of 104,000 spectators was on hand to witness the contest.

The jinx of fumbles and penalties at bad times that had plagued the midshipmen all season appeared again at Philadelphia on 29 November.

A backfield in motion penalty, a penalty that went to Army, and a penalty for unnecessary roughness stopped a Navy attack in the first few minutes of the game, and the cadets scored a few seconds later. An Army pass interception blocked another Navy drive and an explosive 92 yard run by Army's Rip Rowan put the game on ice. Later an 18 yard pass interception runback by Jack Trent, Army end, for a touchdown clinched the victory.

It made the series between Army and Navy stand at 26 Army victories, 19 Navy wins, and 3 ties.

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The lineups: Navy Markel Strahley Emerson Scott Schiweck Shimshak Ryan Home McCully Schwoeffermann Hawkins

prove helpful this winter. At present, Durham and Woods seem to have the lead, the former because of his excellent shooting eye and the latter because of his fine ball handling and passing.

Coach Carnevale was not too optimistic as he looked over his schedule which includes tussles with Villanova, Maryland, Duke, Princeton, West Virginia, Muhlenberg, Penn, Virginia, and Army. Said Carnevale, "Namrally, we can't hope to look as strong as last year when we had such a successful season.

The loss of Shugart, Waldrop and Dick have hurt us plenty and we will have to rebuild.

SCORE BY PERIODS We are probably a year away from a top Navy 0 0 0 0 — 0 notch team, but if we are fortunate enough to have some of these youngsters develop Army 7 7 7 0—21 quicker than we expect, we may have a pretty fair year. But we are looking at the picture Basketball realistically and not expecting any miracles."

Coach Ben Carnevale will send his Navy Carnevale will be starting his second year basketball team into acton on 13 December as coach of the Middies. Last year, Navy against Johns Hopkins Univ. in the first of a turned in its finest record in history, winning seventeen game schedule in a tilt to be played all but one of its regularly scheduled games, at Annapolis. participating in the NCAA Tournament at Having lost the services of Kenny Shugart, Madison Square Garden, and ranking seventh diminutive All-American, Cy Waldrop, center, in the nation. For this superlative perforand Don Dick, playmaker and defensive star, mance, Carnevale won the nod as "Coach of Carnevale will be trying to shape a new com- the Year," awarded by the Metropolitan Sports bination to continue the brilliant record Writers of New York. amassed by the Middies last winter when they The schedule is as follows: swept to sixteen wins in seventeen games.

Varsity Basketball The two remaining starters, Jack Robbins, team captain and John "Wheel" Barrow will Sat. 13 Dec.—Johns Hopkins University of be at their old forward and guard positions Baltimore, Md. respectively. Carnevale is still busy experi- Wed. 17 Dec.—Catholic University of Washmenting with some of last year's reserves in ington, D. C. search of his other three starters. Bob Searie Sat. 10 Jan.—Villanova College of Villanova, looks like a sure bet, however, to nail down Penn. one of the starting posts, and his deadly shoot- Wed. 14 Jan.—University of Maryland of ing may well make him the big scoring gun College Park, Md. for the future admirals if he can continue Sat. 17 Jan.—Rutgers University of New at his present pace. A youngster who deBrunswick, N. J. (at New Brunswick, veloped in the latter part of the season last N. J.) year, the southpaw has a one-handed push shot Sat. 24 Jan.—George Washington Univ. of which is expected to give the opposition Washington, D. C. (at Washington, D. C.) plenty of trouble.

Sat. 31 Jan.—Bucknell University of LewisAt present, Carnevale is most concerned burg, Penn. about his pivot position, where Paul "Whitey" Wed. 4 Feb.—Duke University of Durham, Quinn and Bob Claitor are making their bid.

N. C. Both are rangy enough, but do not have the Sat. 7 Feb.—Princeton University of Princepolish or ball handling skill which Waldrop ton, N. J. possessed, and neither has had a great deal of Sat. 11 Feb.—-West Virginia University of game experience. For the fifth spot, there are Morgantown, W. Va. a half dozen contenders, all green, but all Sat. 14 Feb.—Muhlenberg College of Allenshowing promise of developing as the season town, Pa. progresses. Jim "Bull" Durham, Harry Sat. 18 Feb.—Pennsylvania State College of Woods, Charlie Sheehan, Lee Rensberger, State College, Pa. George Eliopolus and Ronnie Burton are Fri. 20 Feb.—Gettysburg College of Gettyssome of the returnees from last year who may burg, Pa. (at Gettysburg, Pa.) Position LE LT LG C RG RT RE QB LH RH FB

Army Rawers Davis Steffy Yeoman Henry Bryant Trent Bullock Mackmull Stuari Shelley

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Sat. 21 Feb.—University of Pennsylvania of Philadelphia, Pa. (at Philadelphia, Pa.) Wed. 25 Feb.—Universirj' of Virginia of Charlottesville, Va. Sat. 28 Feb.—Columbia University of New York, N. Y. Sat. 6 Mar.—U. S. Military Academy of West Point, N. Y. (at West Point, N. Y.) Junior Varsity Basketball Fri. 6 Mar.—University of Baltimore of Baltimore, Md. Fri. 13 Feb.—^Bainbridge Naval Prep of Bainbridge, Md. Fri. 20 Feb.—John Hopkins University Junior Varsity of Baltimore, Md. Fri. 27 Feb.—Martin Bombers of Baltimore, Maryland.

Plebe Basketball Wed. 7 Jan.—William and Mary College (Norfolk Div.) of Norfolk, Va. Sat. 10 Jan.—^Bullis School of Silver Spring, Md. Wed. 14 Jan.—University of Maryland Freshmen of College Park, Md. Sat. 17 Jan.—Gettysburg College Freshmen of Gettysburg, Pa. Sat. 24 Jan.—St. Francis Xavier High School of New York, N. Y. Sat. 31 Jan.—York Junior College of York, Pa. Wed. 4 Feb.—^Johns Hopkins University Freshmen of Baltimore, Md. Sat. 7 Feb.—Newport News High School of Newport News, Va. Wed. 11 Feb.—Georgetown University Freshmen of Washington, D. C. Sat. 14 Feb.—Mercersburg Academy of Mercersburg. Pa. Wed. 18 Feb.—Augusta Military Academy of Fort Defiance, Va. Sat. 21 Feb.—Staunton Military Academy of Staunton, Va.

Wed. 25 Feb.—University of Virginia Freshmen of Charlottesville, Va. Sat. 28 Feb.—Admiral Farragut Academy of Pine Beach, N. J. Varsity Wrestling Sat. 10 Jan.—Gettysburg College of Gettysburg, Pa. Sat. 17 Jan.—Alabama Polytechnic Institute of Auburn, Ala. Sat. 31 Jan.—Kansas State College of Manhattan, Kans.

Sat. 7 Feb.—Columbia University of New York, N. Y. Sat. 14 Feb.—Princeton University of Princeton, N. J. Sat. 21 Feb.—Pennsylvania State College of State College, Pa. Sat. 28 Feb.—Lehigh University of Bethlehem, Pa. Sat. 6 Mar.—University of Pennsylvania of Philadelphia, Pa. (at Philadelphia, Pa.) Fri. 12 Mar.—Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships (at Bethlehem, Pa.) Sat. 13 Mar.—Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships (at Bethlehem, Pa.) Plebe Wrestling Sat. 17 Jan.-^Mt. St. Joseph High School of Baltimore, Md. Sat. 24 Jan.—Valley Forge Military Academy of Valley Forge, Pa. Sat. 7 Feb.—Washington High School of Washington, N. J. Sat. 14 Feb.—Mercersburg Academy of Mercersburg, Pa. Sat. 21 Feb.—Wyoming Seminary of Kingston, Pa. Sat. 28 Feb.—Admiral Farragut Academy of Pine Beach, N. J. Varsity Fencing Sat. 17 Jan.—Baltimore Fencer's Club of Baltimore, Md.

EASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE 150-LB. FOOTBALL LEAGUE (George Oakley Smalley Trophy) FINAL TEAM STANDING—1947

College *Navy . . . .

Rutgers . . . .

Princeton . .

Villanova . .

Cornell . . . .

Pennsylvania

Won 5 3 2 1 1 0

Lost 0 1 2 1 4 4

Tied 0 1 1 3 0 1

Points 121 58 50 24 9 32

Op. Points 26 38 56 38 68 68

* Retained championship.

TEAM RECORDS

13 25 26 31 26

Navy Rutgers . . . .

Princeton . . .

Villanova . . .

Cornell Pennsylvania.

121 6 6 6 6 0 24

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Villanova Princeton Rutgers . . . .

Cornell . . . .

Navy Pennsylvania.

0 13 6 0 7

6 0 14 19 19

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58

6 6 0 26 0 38

9 0 0 0 0

Rutgers Villanova . .

Navy Pennsylvania Cornell . . .

Princeton . .

Cornell Pennsylvania Villanova . .

Rutgers . . .

Princeton . .

Navy

6 13 13 0 6

6 13 19 6 6

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6 6 19 6 31 68

6 13 6 0 7 32

Princeton Villanova .

Navy Pennsylvania Cornell . . .

Rutgers . . .

6 25 6 0 19 56

Pennsylvania Cornell .

Rutgers .

Princeton Villanova Navv . . .

9 14 19 0 26 68

Sat. 24 Jan.—Yale University of New Haven, Conn.

Sat. 31 Jan.—Rutgers University of New Brunswick, N. J. • Sat. 7 Feb.—Columbia University of New York, N. Y. (at New York, N. Y.) Sat. 14 Feb.—Saltus Fencing Club of New York, N. Y. Sat. 21 Feb.—Cornell University of Ithaca, N. Y. Wed. 25 Feb.—New York University of New York, N. Y. Sat. 6 Mar.—U. S. Military Academy of West Point (at West Point, N. Y.) Sat. 13 Mar.—Princeton University of Princeton, N. J. Plebe Fencing Sat. 31 Jan.—Riverdale Country School of Riverdale, N. Y. Sat. 7 Feb.—Valley Forge Military Academy of Valley Forge, Pa. Sat. 14 Feb.—Augusta Military Academy of Fort Defiance, Va. Sat. 28 Feb.—William Penn Charter School of Philadelphia, Pa. Sat. 13 Mar.—Princeton University of Princeton, N. J. Varsity Swimming Sat. 17 Jan.—Cornell University of Ithaca, N. Y. Sat. 24 Jan.—University of North Carolina of Chapel Hill, N. C. Sat. 7 Feb.—Harvard University of Cambridge, Mass.

Sat. 21 Feb.—Yale University (at New Haven, Conn.)

Sat. 28 Feb.—Dartmouth College of Hanover, N. H. Wed. 3 Mar.—Rutgers University of New Brunswick, N. J. Sat. 6 Mar.—U. S. Military Academy of West Point, N. Y. Fri. 12 Mar.—Columbia University of New York (at New York, N. Y.) Sat. 13 Mar.—University of Pennsylvania of Philadelphia, Pa. (at Philadelphia, Pa.) Fri. 19 Mar.—Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming Championships (at Princeton, N. J.) Sat. 20 Mar.—Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming Championships (at Princeton, N. J.) Plebe Swimming Sat. 17 Jan.—Staunton Military Academy of Staunton, Va. Sat. 24 Jan.—^Valley Forge Military Academy of Valley Forge, Pa. Sat. 31 Jan. Mercersburg Academy of Mercersburg, Pa. Sat. 7 Feb.—Wyoming Seminary of Kingston, Pa. Sat. 14 Feb.—Augusta Military Academy of Fort Defiance, Va. Sat. 21 Feb.—William Penn Senior High School of York, Pa. Sat. 13 Mar.—University of Pennsylvania Freshmen of Philadelphia, Pa. Varsity Rifle Sat. 3 Jan.—Fordham University of New York, N. Y. Sat. 10 Jan.—Massachusetts Institute of Technology of Cambridge, Mass.

Sat. 17 Jan,—Georgetown University of Washington, D. C. Sat. 24 Jan.—George Washington University of Washington, D. C. {Continued on page 4 0 )

Pointing to the paper, the officer questioned the 4/c. "What's wrong with this, Mister?"

Spindrift

By Lee Shores

A L O N G with 2,800 other residents of BanXTLcroft, Lee's estimate of the situation proved just a bit erroneous concerning the recent Army game. In fact, we were off about 21 points, which was the margin of the Kaydet viaory. The story of this year's game is now ancient history, and unfortunately, needs no amplification on our part. There are a few sidelights, however, which added to the pregame color, with which possibly you may not be acquainted.

The pre-game weather was ideal, bright, sunny, and just nippy enough to make the action take on a crackling, zippy tang. T h e Navy marched on the field first, and as each company made the turn preparatory to marching on the gridiron, the C P O raised his guidon, then lowered it snappily, signalling a company roar of "BEAT A R M Y . " After giving the customary " 4 - N " the Brigade doffed caps as usual, but with one addition. Enough men remained covered so that a tremendous "BEAT ARMY" glistened in white against a blanket of blue.

Following this piece de resistance the Brigade marched off the field and was followed a minute later by the Kaydets.

The game itself was decisively Army's after Rowan's 93-yard jaunt in the second quarter.

That cross country h o p made every headline in the U. S. However, a few days preceding the game, a few frisky lads in blue made a foray against the Pernt which was almost as successful as that made by the Army football team. You may have read about it in your newspapers. T h e lads involved drew up the following operation order and carried same out with celerity and precision. N o t only did they completely accomplish their mission, but so far as we know, that "Beat A r m y " flag is still fluttering high atop the pole in front of "that" school's administration building.

Their operation order follows: TOP SECRET United States Atlantic Fleet O Fleet T F 01 T G 01.1 Air G r o u p 1 and Commander Task Force 01 U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 17 November 1947 Operation Order ComAirGroup 1 N o . 17-47 TASK

ORGANIZATION

(a) 01.1 Air Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Midshipman R. Huntington, 1/c, 1 Aircraft; Midshipman D. Foulds, 1/c.

(I>) 01.2 Land Forcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Midshipman J. Strother, 1/c, 1 Automobile; Midshipman S. Dowd, W . T. Chipman, 1/c.

D. D. W. B.

1. General Situation. Enemy forces are in possession of the fortress of West Point on the Hudson River, and of all territory surrounding said fortress except the outpost of

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Staatsburgh-on-Hudson, which is located some twenty miles up the river. West Point has been subjected to raids about a year ago but all has been quiet since then.

Enemy Forces. Enemy land and air forces are based at convenient points in the area, and will be impossible to dislodge and so must be bypassed in the most expeditious manner.

Own Forces. Land based forces from the Naval Academy are expected to conduct a diversionary raid in the West Point area sometime on the night of 22 Nov. 2. This force will conduct a strike on the fortress of West Point and will do their utmost to abscond with the mascot of the enemy, a mule. They will also attempt to destroy the morale of enemy forces by destroying their confidence in their own defenses, and in their attacking forces, which are expected to make an attack on our forces at Philadelphia on 29 November 1947.

3. ( a ) Air Group will make a propaganda attack on the enemy on the morning of 23 November, dropping leaflets telling the enemy that it is useless to offer any resistance in the forthcoming encounter at Philadelphia. Take photographs of the attack and forward them to the Brigade of Midshipmen. ( b ) Land Forces will attack the fortress on the morning of 23 November at about 0400. Destroy the morale of the Corps of Cadets and hoist the Navy banner on the flagpole. (c) This order will be placed in effect by dispatch. D-Day is tentatively set as 23 N o vember 1947.

4. All forces load provisions and stores to 90 per cent maximum level prior to departure from A N N A P O L I S . Stores will be replenished at base of Staatsburgh-on-Hudson, before and after strikes as ordered by C.T.F. 0 1 .

5. Communications in accordance with Central H U D S O N Area communication plan and doctrine. Use zone easy time. Communication by flare and very pistol.

R. D. Huntington, Midshipman 1/c Commander Task Force 01 and ComAirGroup 1 Among the items appearing on a Sixth Batt plebe's requisition were ". . . two blodders and a bottle of inck." As soon as the company officer ran across the rec, he called the plebe down for a chat.

The plebe scrutinized the sheet carefully.

Finally, an illuminating look diffused across his face, and he answered brightly. "My mistake, Sir. There's just one 'd' in blotter."

Though P-rades have been shelved for the winter, Lee has just come across one yarn concerning the weekly battles of Worden ridge, absolutely authentic, which could stand retelling at this juncture. Seems a first company, first classman never did get the word plebe summer as to the manly art of pickin' 'em up and layin' 'em down. As a result, his sessions spent on the greensward every Thursday had all the finesse of Stephen Fetchitt caught in the midst of a Russian Bear Dance.

Week after week, the admiral suffered as the lad, draped indescribably around his rifle, marred the appearance of what would have otherwise been a long blue line of precision and smartness.

Finally, even the admiral, a man hardened by the horrors of war could stand the sight no longer. On a golden October afternoon, while standing on verdant Worden field as the band swung into Dixie and the first company was parading past the reviewing stand, into view hove one ambulating 1/c marching like a man who had left his left leg in Dahlgren Hall. T h e admiral masked his feelings just as long as was humanly possible, but after the p-rade he made his way to the Brigade Commander and quite petulantly demanded to know the name of the man "who marched like an Orang-utang."

T h e word was passed down through channels, until it finally reached the party of the first part. Corrective measures would be taken if his marching did not show marked improvement by the next p-rade.

As the fortunes of war would have it, all the stripers in his platoon were absent during the next review, a situation which resulted in his assuming command of the outfit.

Marching sans rifle must have been the tonic. H e could feel the improvement in his blood. H e was a new and better rtlan striding on the field. Obviously he had been out of place with a rifle. He was a natural born sword carrier. This was the proof of the pudding.

His company marched on the field, halted at the proper block, performed the ancient ritual and then observed the command to pass in review.

W i t h the eyes of the entire civilized world, and particularly those of the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, staring icy holes through his collar anchors, the first classman strode at the helm of his platoon at a smart 120 steps per minute, confident in the thought that he was performing brilliantly.

As a matter of fact, his demonstration was on a par with that of anyone in the march.

As his outfit passed the reviewing stand, the lad thought that he detected a slight nod of approval from the braid. Any thought of approbation gave way to abject horror an instant later. They were now directly in front of the Admiral. At the command, "Eyes right," the lad in a magnificient gesture brought his swotd down smartly and majestically, but just a wee bit over zealously. It, as a brilliant maneuver, was marred only by the sight of a glistening blade skimming through the air and imbedding itself doggedly in the good earth not more than five yards in front of the officers.

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What's the Dope Marine and Naval Orders from December 1 0 Q ?

A L E X A N D E R S. HALSTEAD, I OOJ ( R Adm. USN-Ret.) reports his address as Pacific Union Club, 1000 California Street, San Francisco 6, Calif.

1 ftOI R E G I N A L D R. BELKNAP, (R. I 0 7 I Adm. USN-Ret.) writes that his address is 175 N i n t h Avenue, New York City.

I P O d STEPHEN V. G R A H A M (R. ' 07*T Adm. USN-Ret.) gives as his address 2227 Observatory Avenue, Hollywood, Calif.

I f t 9 7 ERNEST F. EGGERT, (Capt. t O l t USN-Ret.) reports a new address, Rt. 2, Box 2 4 1 , Vienna, Virginia.

1 ftQft ^ - J- ELSON, (Lt. Cdr. USNR1 0 7 0 Ret.) is living at 705 Olive St., Room 1211, St. Louis 1, Mo. 1 9 0 9 KIRBY B. C R I T T E N D E N , (Lt. • 7Vit c j r . USN-Ret.) gives his address as The Bohemian Club, San Francisco, Calif.

1QAO RALSTON S. HOLMES, (R. I 7UO Adm. USN-Ret.) writes that his address is Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, California.

CLARENCE N . H I N K A M P , (Capt. U S N Ret.) is living at Bay Colony, R.F.D. 1, Virginia Beach, Va. M. MILNE, (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports a change of address, 3802 Randolph Avenue, Oakland 2, Calif.

1 QCid ^^^^ ^- McMILLEN, (R. Adm. I 7U*t SC USN-Ret.) gives his address as El Cortez, San Diego 1, Calif.

T H O M A S R. K U R T Z , (Commo. USNRet.) writes that his address is Codfish Hill, R.F.D. 1, Bethel, Conn.

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JOHN J. LONDON,

(Capt.

iyyj^ USN-Ret.) reports that he has bought a home at 5657 La Gorce Drive, Miami Beach, Fla., and is only 3 blocks from "Stan" Hooper, '05.

J O H N M. SMEALLIE, (R. Adm. USNRet. ) . W e were very sorry to learn of the death of Adm. Smeallie on November 14, 1947. H e died of a heart attack in Lafayette, Indiana, while en route from Washington to California.

G L E N N O. CARTER writes that his address is 30 E. 42nd St., N e w York 17, N . Y. 1905 Nimitz, Chester W., (Fleet Adm. USN) San Francisco, Calif., for such duty as the Secretary of the Navy shall direct.

1QA/ OWEN BARTLETT, (Cdr. I 7UO USN-Ret.) is living at "Westwinds," Jamestown, R. I. ISAAC C. B O G A R T , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) reports his address as 15 Aspen, Chevy Chase, Md. A. C. WILHELM, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) writes that his address is now T h e Troyford, 764 5th Avenue No., St. Petersburg, Fla. H e and Mrs. Wilhelm plan to be in the Sunshine City until sometime in April and will be glad to have their friends drop in to visit them.

W A L T E R F. JACOBS, (Capt. USN-Ret.) gives his address as 194 Mail Street, Danielson, Conn.

1 Qfyj CHARLES G. D A V Y writes that ' 7 v / his address is La Sonrisa Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Calif.

H E N R Y R. KELLER, (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports that his address is Goshen Plantation, Rt. 1, Savannah, Ga. MICHAEL J. TORLINSKI, (Capt. U S N R Ret.) gives as his address Apt. 1, 5010 Bradley Blvd., Chevy Chase 15, Md. 1 Q(\Si ^ ' ^'^^" BEANFIELD writes ' 7UO that his address is 619 Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles 15, Calif.

MAURICE R. PIERCE, (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports a new address, 2003 Holly Drive, Hollywood, Calif.

1 Ql n " • ^- ROSSELL writes that his I 7 IU mailing address is now 1900 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia 3, Penna.

FREDERICK C. S H E R M A N , ( A d m . USNRet.) gives his address as 3118 McCall Street, San Diego 6, Calif.

GEORGE R. MEYER, ( M a j . Gen. USARet.) and Mrs. Margaret Schuster Marshall were married on 4 November at Fort Bliss, Texas. Their home address is 1001 North Stanton, El Paso, Texas.

1 0 1 1 C. Q. W R I G H T reports a new I / I I address, 4538 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, 111.

JAMES H . T A Y L O R , (Lt. Cdr. U S N - R e t ) is living at R.F.D. 1, Los Gatos, Calif.

G L E N N A. S M I T H , (Capt. USN-Ret.) writes that his address is 6 2 1 S. Bundy Drive, W . Los Angeles 24, Calif.

FRED KURFESS is now living at 2549 N .

Terrace Avenue, Milwaukee, Wise.

1 0 1 0 ^ - S T A N T O N MERRILL, (V. I / I •^ Adm. USN-Ret.) reports his address as 311 S. Commerce Street, Natchez, Miss.

R O B E R T E. P. ELMER, (Cdr. U S N R ) gives his address as 16 Newlin Road, Princeton, N . J. JOSEPH EIKEL writes that his mailing address is 4 3 1 9 Glenwood Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

THALES S. B O Y D , (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports a change of address, P. O. Box 8 0 5 , Fon Lauderdale, Florida.

R. H . W A K E M A N , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) gives as his address 1326 N Sueet, Sacramento, Calif.

F. E. M. W H I T I N G , (V. Adm. U S N ) informs us of his address, 4 1 N . Broadway, Irvington, N . Y. W H I T L E Y P E R K I N S , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) is living at Point Pleasant, Brinnon, Washington.

M. S. TISDALE, (V. Adm. USN-Ret.) reports his address as Hotel Broadmoor, 3601 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D . C.

1908 Kraus, Sydney M., (R. Adm. USN) Proceed home; relieved all active duty.

I 7 Iw Ret.) writes that his address is now 477 14th Avenue, San Francisco, Calif.

1 P n O C H A U N C E Y A. LUCAS, (Capt.

I 7 U 7 USN-Ret.) is residing at 1717 Visalin Row, Coronado, Calif.

1914

W I L B U R J. CARVER, (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports a change of address to 1429 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers, Fla., P. O. Box 22.

Additional recognition has been given the heroic battle which was fought by the USS HOUSTON in the recent posthumous award of a Medal of Honor to Captain A. H. Rooks, class of 1914, her gallant skipper. T h e courageous fight against heavy odds which was put u p by the HOUSTON is too well known to the American public to require further recounting and the will to win which was characteristic of the personnel of this fine ship will ever serve as an inspiration to the fighting men of our Naval Service.

^- ^- ^^'^TSE, (V. Ain.

• ' ' ~ USN-Ret.) gives his new address as 2515 Manoa Road, Honolulu, T H. GEORGE F. NEILEY is living at 7 Summit Avenue, Bronxville, N . Y. ALFRED P. H . T A W R E S E Y , (Capt. USNRet.) reports a change of address, 2305 S. Pierce St., Arlington, Va. T H O M A S F. D O W N E Y , (Lt. Cdr. USNRet.) informs us of his address, 11 Murray St., Wakefield, Mass.

1914 Heard, William A., (Capt. USN) Naval Examining Board and Naval Retiring Board, Navy Department.

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^-^- L^^'^^S, (Capt. USN-Ret.)

' ' ' *^ gives as his address 191 Salmon Drive, Dallas 8, Texas.

H. V. WILEY, ( R . Adm. USN-Ret.) writes that his new address is 1447 Washington St., San Francisco 9, Calif.

E. B. H O U G H is living at 4750 N . Elkhart, Milwaukee, Wise.

A R T H U R L A N D I S informs us of his address. Colonial Drive, Mt. Vernon, R. D . 1, Elizabeth, N . J.

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The unveiling of a photograph of the late Capt. Mervyn S. Bennion, USN, at the Naval Academy on 7 December, 1947. Left to right: V. Adm. L. A. Davidson, R. Adm. C. J. Moore, Capt. J, H. Wellbrock and R. Adm. J. L. Holloway. Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

The Association of the Class of 1910, U. S. N. A., unveiled a photograph of the late Captain Mervyn S. Bennion, USN, in Memorial HaU, U. S. Naval Academy on 7 December, the sixth anniversary of his death in battle.

Captain Bennion was Commanding Officer of the USS W E S T VIRGINIA at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and was mortally wounded while at his post of duty directing the defense of his ship against the enemy attack.

For his gallantry on that occasion Captain Bennion was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor with the following citation: "For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage and complete disregard for his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, during the attack on the Fleet in KENDALL PRESTON, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) reports his address as 359 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

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LINTON HERNDON, (Capt.

I7 IO USN-Ret.; writes that his address is now 1369 Hyde Street, San Francisco 9, Calif.

F. W. WEAD. We were very sorry to hear â&#x20AC;˘ of the death of Mr. Wead on 15 November at Santa Monica Hospital.

MERRILL A. KERCHER, (Cdr. USNR) gives as his address 226 S. I6th Street, Philadelphia 2, Penna.

GEORGE P. BREWSTER, (Capt. USN-

JANUARY,

1948

Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on 7 December, 1941. As Commanding Officer of the USS W E S T VIRGINIA, a f t e r being mortally wounded, he evidenced apparent concern only in fighting and saving his ship and strongly protested against being carried from the bridge."

The ceremonies at Annapolis were conducted by members of the Class of 1910, U. S. Naval Academy, and by Chaplain Wuebbins of the Naval Academy. Captain John H. Wellbrock, USN (Ret.), delivered the eulogy and Vice Admiral Lyal A. Davidson, USN (Ret.), unveiled the photograph.

The members of the Class of 1910 attending the ceremony, several of whom were accompanied by their wives, were:

Vice Admiral L. A. Davidson, Rear Admiral C. L. Brand, Rear Admiral C. J. Moore, Captains E. J. Gillam, Thomas Moran, J. H. Wellbrock, J. G. Ware, C. J. Bright, E. B. Gibson, of the Navy, Captain R. T. Merrill of the Coast Guard, Comdr. T. A. Nicholson, Col. R. A. Osmun. USA, Lieut. Col. J. A. O'Brien, USA, and Mr. Alexander Ruhl of Washington.

Mrs. Bennion, whose home is in Salt Lake City, Utah, was unable to attend the ceremony. Friends of Mrs. Bennion who were present were: Mrs. Reed Smoot, Mrs. J. Willard Marriott, Mr. Billy Marriott, Mrs. Maurice R. Barnes, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Smith.

After the ceremony, the entire group proceeded to Alumni House where a delightful luncheon was served in the Taproom.

Ret.) informs us of his address 3704 Sequoia Avenue, Baltimore 15, Maryland.

EARL M. MAJOR, (Capt. USNR) reports his new address as 910 N. E. Fourth Avenue, Delray Beach, Fla. JOHN M. TILDSLEY, (Col. USMC) writes that his mailing address is 5 Mix Avenue, Towanda, Penna.

JAMES JEMAIL informs us of his address, 47 Jane Street, New York, N. Y. D. A. SPENCER, (Capt. USN) is living at 12 Primrose Street, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

KAVENAUGH C. DOWNEY reports his address as 3328 N. Bartlett, Milwaukee 11, Wise.

1916 Ziroli. Humbert W.. (Commo,, U S N ) Proceed home; relieved all active duty.

1 Q l ft FRANCIS GIBSON, (Capt.

I7 IO USNR) writes that his address is 645 Glenbrook Road, Glenbrook, Conn.

LAWRENCE WAINWRIGHT, (Capt. USN-Ret.) gives his address as 40 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn 17, N. Y.

1917

1919

GEORGE H. MILLS, (Capt.

USN) reports his duty address as

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U. S. N. Air Station, Lakehurst, N J. from an Annapolis standpoint, but the eveT. G. W. SETTLE, (R. Adm.' USN) has ning was much better. Some of the hearty reported for duty at OP-32, Navy Depart- boys of 1921 convened for a "spur of the ment, Washington 25, D C. moment" reunion at Leoncavellos, ate steaks and then adjourned to the Jenkintown home 1 9 9 0 BAILEY CONNELLY, (Capt. of Capt. Eddie Kline, USNR, where Capt. ' ' ^ " USN-Ret.) gives his address as Fort Callahan, USN, now stationed at Jacksonville, held us spellbound for a few hours 3550 77th Street, Jackson Heights, N. Y. THOMAS G. COX, JR., writes that his with his tales of life in Japanese prison camps. new address is 1596 Creek Street, Rochester Fort didn't drop in as the "guest" of the 10, N. Y. Japs for a week or two. He was their prisoner THOMAS C. SCAFFEE, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) for three and one-half years. Only one-third informs us of his address, 2355 Dellwood of the group lived through the terrible ordeal.

Drive, N.W., Atlanta, Ga. Fort, an Annapolis graduate in 1921 and JOHN E. SHOEMAKER, (Capt. USNR) career naval officer, was in charge of Navy repons his address as 312 W. Gonsales St., communications in the Orient in 1942 and Pensacola, Fla. was stationed on Corregidor. As the gallant HAROLD R. BROOKMAN, (Capt. stand of the Americans there neared the end USNR) gives his new mailing address as he and other top officers knew they must die 1419 E. Mendocino St., Altadena, Calif. or surrender and that the latter course was PHILIP LEMLER, (Capt. USN) is on duty being debated. Fort informed General Wainat the San Francisco Naval Shipyard, San wright that he had extremely valuable radio Francisco, Calif. and other communications equipment he RICHARD WIESTLING reports that his didn't want to fall into the hands of the mailing address is 804 Sunnehanna Drive, Japanese and asked for a few hours' notice, before the surrender, so he could destroy it.

Johnstown, Penna.

JEROME F. DONOVAN, JR., (Capt. The general gave him two hours' notice and USN) informs us of his duty address, U. S. said equipment was destroyed.

Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Va. After the surrender the Japs swarmed in, WILLIAM C. ALLISON, (Lt. Cdr. USN- he said, and were particularly anxious to get Ret.) is living at 417 Eighth St., Coronado, at the canned fruit. They gulped the pineCalif. apple and prunes as fast as they could find B. T. TALBOTT, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) reports them and howled for more. his home address, 405 Park Avenue, New Fort was honored (?) as communications York 22, N. Y. officer by having three high-ranking Japanese W. W. FIFE, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) is now liv- naval officers fly from Tokyo to question him. ing at 2280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, When Fort professed ignorance of the inCalif. tricacies of our communications system he was clubbed. "How can a man who knows so little 1920 hold such an important job in the American Glover, Cato D., Jr., (R. Adm. U S N ) Deputy Director of the Strategic Plans Group of the Joint Navy?" demanded one of the Jap officers.

Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D. C. A brutal Japanese sergeant they named "The Animal" was assigned to Captain Calla1Q91 EDWARD I. McQUISTON, han to "change" his attimde. This brute was ' 7X I (Capt. USN) gives his address as never more than 500 feet away from the CapInspector of Naval Material, N. Y. Naval Shiptain for over two years. He gave Fort filthy yard, Bldg. 3, Uth Fl., Brooklyn, N. Y. duties in the camp to perform, beat him at J. H. DICKINS, (Capt. USN-Ret.) reports will and subjected him to extreme mental a change of address, 6 Peter Cooper Road, cruelty. The height of the mental anguish perApartment 12-E, New York 10, N. Y. formance occurred one day when "The AniCHARLES W. ROLAND, (Capt. USNmal" aopeared, holding in his hand a letter Ret.) writes that his new address is 1461 El from Mrs. Callahan, from whom the officer Camino Road, Burlingame, Calif. hadn't heard for two years.

CARL H. SANDERS, (Capt. USN) in"A letter from your wife," said the Jap forms us of his address, 429 Michigan Avenue, sergeant. "See it?"

Berkeley 7, Calif.

He then threw the letter in the fire.

LEONID AS E. HILL, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) The idea, of course, was to make Captain gives his address as 1728 Rucker Avenue, Callahan break down and reveal what he knew Everett, Wash.

CHARLES W. RHODES, (Capt. USNR) or else infuriate him so he would attack the reports his address as 2500 Carlsbad Road, sergeant and then the Japs would kill all or nearly all of the prisoners in retaliation.

Sacramento 15, Calif.

Fort still wears his Annapolis class ring. He HERBERT P. KNOWLES, (Cdr. USNR) writes that his address is 3 Burgess Road, saved it by concealing it in his shoe for several weeks and then hiding it in various places Worcester 5, Mass.

ROBERT C. GREENWALD, (Lt. Cdr. for the remainder of his confinement.

USNR) informs us that his mailing address "The Japanese are the most treacherous of is 168 Rocky Rd., Larchmont, N. Y. all peoples," he said emphatically. "They will H. S. BUECHE gives his new address as bow and scrape and smile when you have the Department E.E., University of Delaware, upper hand. They will torture you and kill Newark, Delaware. you when they have the upper hand. We must The following appeared in The Phila- occupy Japan for at least two generations in delphia Inquirer on 2 December. order to accomplish anything. The present generation is hopeless. Perhaps the next genBy C. W I L L I A M D U N C A N One pleasant feature of the Army-Navy eration might learn something of Christianity game is that, no matter how badly the Army and democracy. If we give up control within may beat the Navy, we always enjoy seeing old the next few years they will rise to strike us friends and classmates of the Annapolis days. again just as soon as they can.

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through, hope that next week or the next month would see an American victory. When a man ceased to hope, he soon died.

"No one can ever appreciate the United States of America like a man who spent 3 J/2 years in Japanese prison camps."

Fort dropped in weight from 170 pounds to 110 during his confinement. He is now back to 170. He tried to stop gaining at 160 but it was too much fun eating American pies and cakes.

The following appeared in the same column two days later: Q. I was interested in your story about Captain Fort Callahan and his rugged experiences in the Japanese prison camps. You left out or didn't have space for something I'd like to know. After we won the war and the Americans in the prison camp knew it, did they turn the tables and beat the daylights out of "The Animal" and the other Japs who had been tormenting them for so many months?

A. Captain Callahan explained that fwint as he talked in Captain Kline's house the night of the Army-Navy game. He said; their first inclination was that of revenge but they controlled themselves for nvo reasons. First, the cruel guards all disappeared before the Americans received word that we had won the war. Secondly, the greatest desire of the Americans was to get home safely. They had gone through 31/2 years of torment. Why spoil it all at the last minute? The American forces did not arrive for several days to take them to safety. It would have been foolish to turn on the Japanese. Captain Harold Stassen, now a candidate for President, was the oflScer in charge of the first American detail to reach the prison. He arranged the details for removal of Captain Callahan and the others to Yokohama and thence home.

M. E. EATON, (Capt. USN) has informed us that his address is c/o Commandant, 8th Naval Distria, Room 700, Federal Building, New Orleans 12, La. LAWRENCE C. GRANNIS, (Capt. USN) reports that his address is N.O.B. Guam, Navy 926, c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

ERNEST W. McKINLEY, (Cdr. USNRet.) informs us of his address. Terrace and Navahoe Drives, Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh 16, Penna.

CHARLES R. LAMDIN, (Capt. USN) is living at 4414 Roland Avenue, Baltimore 10, Md. LAWRENCE F. CONNOLLY writes that his address is 116 Bynner Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

J. R. DUDLEY, (Capt. USN) reports his duty address as Bremerton Group, Reserve Fleet, P.E.N.S., Bremerton, Wash.

WILLIAM W. CONE, (Capt. USN) gives his duty address as Commander Transportation Division 12, c/o F.P.O., San Diego, Calif.

ROBERT T. KAIN informs us of his address, 3617 Euclid, Highland Park, Dallas 5, Texas.

Thorp, Wakeman R., (Capt. U S N ) Officer, USS PASADENA (CL 6 5 ) .

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Commanding

^ ^ ^ ^ ^" ROWLAND, (Col.

' ' ^ ^ AUS) informs us of his new adt dress, 925 Lake Road, Lake Forest, 111.

HAROLD F. PULLEN, (Capt. USN) is now on duty in the USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA 300), c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

HAROLD E. PARKER, (Capt. USN) has

reported for duty in the USS TOLEDO, C/O PJM., San Francisco, Calif.

BYRON SPEAR informs us of his present address, 1510 N. 50th Place, Milwaukee, Wise.

J. F. WILSON, JR. reports a new address, 50 Memorial Drive, Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.

HOWARD D. McINTOSH, (Capt. USN) writes that his mailing address is now Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Navy 115, c/o P.M., New York, N. Y. WILLIAM R. COMPTON gives his address as Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., 3rd Avenue & Ross St., Pittsburgh 30, Penna.

HENRY M. BLUME reports his address as 7022 N. Belmont Lane, Milwaukee, Wise.

ROBERT McMURRAY writes that his present address is 725 E. 57th St., Indianapolis 20, Ind. CHARLES W. GIVAN informs us of his address, 2302 E. Wyoming Place, Milwaukee, Wise.

ELLWOOD E. BURGESS, (Capt. USNRet.) gives his address as R.F.D. 1, RushviUe, N, Y. The Qass of 1922 held a Class Luncheon at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C , OD Tuesday, 4 November 1947. Those present were: Capt. A. I. Malstrom, USN; Capt.

H. S. Covington, USN; Capt. J. W. Millard, USNR; Capt. L. J. Huffman, USN; Mr. Harry F. Stevens; Col. H. E. Dunkelberger, USMC; Capt. W. E. Zimmerman, USN; Capt. C. L. C. Atkeson, Jr., USN; Capt. W. F. Jennings, USN; Capt. J. Y. Dannenberg, USN; Capt. W. P. Cogswell, USN; Capt. B. M. Coleman, USN; Capt. Frank Akers, USN; Mr. Fred Lott; Mr. E. J. Long.

The request in the last two issues of SHIPMATE for the location of classmates has brought a flood of answers and the revised file of addresses is growing daily. However, the job is mammoth when you consider covering 542 graduates plus all the bilgers and resignees that run the figure over 900 with which we started in June, 1922. Also remember that the number of Class subscribers to SHIPMATE is, unformnately, limited . . . so the word does not reach all corners. Hence it will be necessary for all of us to do a bit of scouting and reporting. No harm in our hearing twice that Joe Gish is running a still near Lexington . . . better than not hearing the fact at all.

So please make that one of your New Year resolutions (reporting, that is, not running a still).

A most interesting letter from Dick Lyon, who is back at his job as an examiner for tlie Farm Credit Administration . . . living in Medina, Ohio. Wish I could publish it all, but that would be Roll Call tidbits in advance.

He travels Ohio, Kenmcky and Tennessee . . . mentioning "In Cincinnati I talked with Jack Twachtman at the laundry he owns and runs . . . in Springfield had dinner with Buck and Polly Jordan . . . in Columbus saw Fred and Marie Biehl and their twin blonde daughters . . . in Memphis I looked up Horace Butterfield and also saw Doc Pratt and Russell Wilkerson . . . in Jackson, Tennessee I ran into Roger Murray who has kept up with the doings of his friends in the Navy about as well as anyone 1 know . . . in Nashville I ran aaoss Ham Wallace, who is back in the lumber business . . . etc. . . . etc." End quote, but see what I mean by "reporting"??

Word has been received of the marriage of

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Captain Alan McCracken to Miss Lillian Dixon on 18 October. Have been tardy in getting hold of his book "Pretty Soon Now, Joe" but am in the throes of reading it now . . . excellent and recommended.

Was up in San Francisco recently but missed seeing John Cady, who was en route to take over the cruiser Columbus from Mary Miles, who goes to Washington and Norfolk.

Talked with Prexy Clyde King re the planned Roll Call and he says Duke reports the Class finances in good order for same. If your cooperation on the address list continues, he should be able to announce a tentative editorial staff in January. Suggestions and volunteers invited.

Congratulations to the six new Rear Admirals selected out of '22.

Cheerio . . . Swede ^eyers (no relation to Benny).

Ageton, Beaumont, Burke, Crist, Cutts, Daisley, Dugan, Folk, Grosvenor, Keith, Kelsey, Koonce, Leavitt, Lewis, Neely, Oliver, Parr, Reinken, Ringle, Rodgers, Sargent, Shoup, Sprung, Shea, Walton, Walker, Wright, Woods, R. W. D, Arleigh Burke, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and other members of this Committee indicated to those present the progress of plans for the 1923 Class Reunion, which is now scheduled to be held at the Naval Academy for the week-end of 15 May 1948.

In addition to the Class Reunion, information was presented to the effect that Claude Bennett had accepted the job of getting out a Class Record or Bulletin.

The questionnaires which members of the Class will receive some time after the first of the year will give more detailed information as to what is planned and will let the members know the type of information that 1 0 0 ^ ^- ^ - SCHNEIDER reports his the Committee desires.

Our representative in BuPers, namely, Dave â&#x20AC;˘ '-^^ address as 2363 N. 81st St., MilNutter, is working hard in getting up a corwaukee, Wise.

HARLOW H. LOOMIS, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) rect list of all members with their latest adwrites that his address is 405 N. Wayne dresses. No doubt there will be some errors, but all we ask is that if errors are noted, Avenue, Wayne, Penna.

JOHN AVERY gives his address as 459 please notify Capt. L. A. Reinken, Room 0036, Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, W. 7th St., Connersville, Ind. JOHN L. BROWN, (Capt. USN) informs Washington 25, D. C. us of his address, 2(502 38th Avenue W., Boyce, Thomas E., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; reSeattle 99, Wash. lieved all active duty.

John R., (Capt. USN) Commanding G. L. WALLACE writes that his address is Johannesen, Officer, USS ADIRONDACK (AGC 15).

4348 N. Wilson Drive, Milwaukee, Wis- Shea, Daniel F. J., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; relieved all active duty. consin.

Murdaugh, Albert C, (Capt. USN) Naval Operations, Navy Department.

J. McG. COOPER reports his address as Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.

ROBERT A. KEYER, JR. gives The Naval Academy Class of 1923 is plan- 1 0 9 4 as his address, 7617 So. Phillips, ning a Twenty-fifth Anniversary Reunion at â&#x20AC;˘ 7 X ' T the Naval Academy on the week-end of 14 Chicago, 111.

JOHN R. RAHMSTINE writes that his adMay 1948. A special Bulletin is being prepared and will be ready sometime in the early dress is 176 W. Penebrook Drive, New part of 1948. Further information will be Rochelle, N. Y. JOSEPH N. LEWIS, JR., (Cdr. USNR) resupplied regarding the Bulletin at a later date.

A most interesting program is being arranged, ports a new address. Box 221, Wabash, Indiextending from before noon on Friday, 15 ana.

LEWIS B. HERRINGTON, JR. informs us May, through Sunday, 16 May. The Executive Committee for the Reunion that his new address is Apt. 106, 5514 Blackhopes that it will, through its Bulletin and stone Avenue, Chicago 37, Illinois.

R. J. BELLERBY, (Capt. USN) gives his mailing list, reach all of the members of the class and their widows, but the Committee is duty address as Box 26, Navy 3913, c/o F.P.O., afraid that some of the addresses are out-of- San Francisco, Calif.

DONALD A. CAMERON reports his addate, or that their list is not complete. If any member of the Class of 1923 does not receive dress as 2205 E. Belleview, Milwaukee, Wise. a copy of this Bulletin, the Committee urges RALPH E. MILLS, (Capt. USN) informs them to write to the Committee secretary, giv- us of his address. Port Director, Guam, M.I., ing a current address. The Committee secre- Navy Number 926, c/o F.P.O., San Frantary's address is: N. A. Class of 1923, c/o cisco, Calif.

Capt. Louis A. Reinken, USN, Bureau of OrdMARLIN CRAIG, JR., (Col. USA) gives nance, Navy Department, Washington 25, his new address as PIO, Hq., AGFPAC, APO D. C. 958, c/o P.M., San Francisco, CaUf. W. J. MULLINS, (Capt. USN) reports his CHARLES J. STUART, (Capt. USN) address as 1210 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, writes that his present address is Headquarters, Wise.

15th Naval District, Balboa, C. Z. LOUIS A. REINKEN, (Capt. USN) THOMAS J. BALL, (Lt. USN-Ret.) inwrites that his home address is 1803 No. forms us of his address, 1770 Oakdale St., Highland St., Arlington, Va. Pasadena 4, Calif.

M. J. VAN LEEUWEN gives as his adA. N. PERKINS, (Capt. USN) gives his dress 2511 N. Stowell, Milwaukee, Wise. duty address as Chief of Staff, Commander MARVIN P. KINGSLEY, (Capt. USN) Fleet Air West Coast, N.A.S., San Diego, informs us of his address. Office of Inspector Calif. of Machinery, Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. FRANCIS J. GRANDFIELD, (Capt.

Co., Essington, Penna.

USN) writes that he has moved into quarters "The members of the Washington, D. C , on the station at Great Lakes and will be glad and Annapolis area of the Class of 1923 to see any friends or classmates. "When passmet at the Army-Navy Club for their monthly ing through Chicago with some time to spare, luncheon on Monday, 24 November 1947. give me a ring at the Naval Training Onter, Great Lakes, 111."

The following members were present:

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E. R. WILKINSON, (.Capt. USN) reports his address as U. S. Naval Reserve Armory, 20th St. and Saxon Ave., Tampa, Fla. F. R. DAVIS gives his address as 1524 North Blair, Royal Oak, Michigan.

WILLIAM P. COCHRAN, JR., informs us of his new address, American Legation, Budapest, c/o Mail Room, Department of State, Washington 25, D.C. NEILL PHILLIPS, (Capt. USN), reports his present address, 1608 19th St., N.W., Washington 9, D. C. SAMUEL SANDERS, JR., writes that his present address is 2508 Darby Road, Havertown, Penna.

HARRY BURRIS, (Capt. USN) gives his address as 18 Union Avenue, Schenectady 8, N. Y. Ellis, Ezra M., (Capt. U S N ) Proceed home; relieved all anive duty.

Tichenor, Murray J., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; relieved all active duty.

Verge, William E., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; relieved all aaive duty.

1 QOC E. M. JEFFCOTT informs us of ' 7ZO his address, P. O. Box 125, Nogales, Arizona.

WILLIAM L. MESSMER, (Capt. USN) reports his duty address as Commander Destroyer Squadron NINE, USS MANSFIELD (DD 728), Flagship, c/o F.P.O., San Francisco,

posted (SHIPMATE) calling attention to a date of great celebration (21 years after) for which all animals would knock off rates and join in the ceremonies. On the appointed evening (Publishers deadline) the following conversation was overheard: "Lion (Kline) : Come on join the party!

Nobody will hurt you! Didn't you read the signs?

"Dumb Bunny (Procrastinator) : Yeah, but there's always somebody who doesn't get the \^ord!"

Whiteside, William J., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; relieved all active duty.

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^ ^ HOLMBERG, (Cdr. CEC

â&#x20AC;˘ 7it/ USNR) reports a new address, 926 W. Reed Street, Moberly, Missouri.

JOHN W. MURPHY, (Capt. USN) writes that his duty address is now Naval Shipyard, Naval Base, Charleston, S. C. B. M. CORNELL, (Lt. jg USN-Ret.) informs us of a new address, 605 E. Walnut Street, Decamr, Alabama.

LEO W. NILON, (Capt. USN) reports that his address is now c/o Bureau of Personnel, Navy Department, Washington 25, D C. C. L. MELSON, (Capt. USN) gives his new address as 131 Eustis Avenue, Newport, R. I.

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WILLIAM S. GATES gives his mailing address as 1841 Underwood Avenue, Milwaukee, Wise.

EDWARD F. HUTCHINS, (Capt. USN) J | reports his address. Staff Commander Serv. ^ Ron 3, c/oF.P.O., San Francisco, Calif, 4QOA J. A. ROBBINS, (Capt. USN) I 7OU reports his duty address. Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. WILLIAM HYDE, JR., (Lt. USNR) writes that his new address is 7733 So. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans 18, La. WILLIAM W. GUBBINS, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) informs us of his address, 7715 N. Kolmar Ave., Skokie, Illinois.

STANLEY M. ALEXANDER, (Capt.

USN) gives his present address as 1405 Oakcrest Drive, Alexandria, Va. ALLAN B. ROBY, (Capt. USN) reports his address, 5 Clay, Newport, R. I. ROBERT F. JENNINGS, (Capt. USN) writes that his address is 920 Maple Avenue, Evanston, 111.

Estabrook, William S.. Jr., (Capt. U S N ) Commanding Officer, USS UvALLE (AKA 8 8 ) .

Herms, Charles R., (Capt. U S N ) Inspeaor Instructor, Naval Reserve. Columbus, Ohio.

Lord, Charles W., (Capt. U S N ) Naval Operations, Navy Department.

Lynch. Oliver D. M. T.. (Capt. U S N ) Staff, Commandant, Tenth Naval Distria, San Juan, P. R.

igOl CARLETON E. MOTT, (Cdr. I70 I USN) is now on duty at the War College, Newporr, R. I. The following members of the Class of 1931 and their guests met recently for cocktails at the Officers' Club, Potomac River Naval Command: Comdr. and Mrs. J. O. Biglow, Comdr. and Mrs. C. T. Booth, Comdr. and Mrs. L. B. Cook, Lt. Col. and Mrs. H. C. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Davis, Comdr. and Mrs. M. Firth, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. G. Fitzgerald (Ret.), Comdr. and Mrs. T. J. Greene, Comdr. and Mrs. M. Hall, Comdr. & Mrs. Cleland, John B., (Capt. USN) U. S. Naval Liaison 199ft ALBERT O. MONN, (Capt. M. E. Hawks, Lt. Col. and Mrs. B. T. HolOfficer with the U. S. Army Forces in Korea. ' 7XO USN) writes that his home ad- comb, Comdr. and Mrs. R. P. Hunter, Mr. W. IQO/' JAMES T. BREWER, (Capt. dress is 5925 Wilson Lane, Bethesda 14, A. Hunter, Comdr. and Mrs. C. Iverson, ' 7JtO USNR) gives his duty address as Maryland.

Comdr. and Mrs. M. J. Jensen, Comdr. and Copy for "The Twenty-Eighter" goes to the Mrs. A. B. Jones, Comdr. C. Jung, Comdr.

USS CAPRICORNUS (AKA 57), c/o Fleet Post printer in January. If you have not already and Mrs. C. C. Lucas, Comdr. and Mrs. J. C. Ofiice, New York, N. Y. F. A. GRAF, (Capt. USN) writes that his furnished your biographical data, do so now, McCain, Comdr. and Mrs. W. V. McKay, Mr. mailing address is Box 4528, Fort Harrison, or the oppormnity will be lost completely. and Mrs. McManus, Mrs. Willis Thomas, There are still in excess of 100 members of Comdr. and Mrs. A. B. Metzger, Comdr. and Ind. Remrns of recent election of 1926 class offi- the Class who have not yet responded. This Mrs. J. A. Miller, Comdr. G. G. Molumphy, cers have been received. They are: President, is not a very good showing. All hands are Lt. (Ret.) C. A. Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. W. F. Kline; Vice President, K. Craig; Trea- asked to contact all other friends to urge them Nelligan, Comdr. and Mrs. H. A. Renken, surer, W. W. Honaker; Secretary and His- to respond to this last appeal. Send copy to Comdr. and Mrs. J. R. Reynolds, Comdr. and torian, H. A. Fravel, and Permanent Wash- Captain R. K. James, Officer in Charge. Ships Mrs. H. Rivero, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharp, Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, Penna. Comdr. and Mrs. W. B. Sieglaff, Comdr. and ington Secretary, S. E. Rice.

WILLIAM D. ETTLINGER reports a Mrs. A. J. Smith, Comdr. and Mrs. V. Soucek, FRANK J. DONAHUE informs us of his change of address, Seminole Mills, Clear- Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart, Comdr. and address, 2526 N. Prospect, Milwaukee, Wiswater, S. C. Mrs. J. A. Webster, Comdr. J. B. 'Weiler, consin.

R. M. FURBER gives his present address Comdr. and Mrs. R. C. Williams, Comdr. and ABBOTT M. SELLERS, (Capt. USN) reports his address, 3452 Gunston Road, Park- as 5071 N. Woodruff, Milwaukee, Wiscon- Mrs. W. R. Wright, Comdr. and Mrs. E. W. sin.

Yancey, Comdr. and Mrs. A. L. Young, Comdr. fairfax Bldg. 727, Alexandria, Va. DONALD K. SMITH, (Capt. USN) in- J. M. Wood, Comdr. and Mrs. Fiola.

F. A. DAVISSON, (Capt. USN) writes that his present address is Staff Commander in forms us of his address, American Airlines FLOYD B. T. MYHRE, (Capt. USN-Ret,) Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, c/o F.P.O., San Fran- Training Center, Ardmore, Oklahoma, writes that his address is Apartado 2090, Havcisco, Calif. ana, Cuba.

WILLIAM L. PRYOR, JR., (Capt. USN) 1 9 2 9 ^^SE^'T N. S. CLARK, (Capt.

C. M. JETT, (Cdr. USN) reports his new USN) is now on duty at Bureau gives a new address, U. S. Navy Underwater ' ' ^ ' Sound Lab., Fort Trumbull, New London, of Naval Personnel, Room 2062, Arlington address, 41777 Schwerin-Midway Village, Annex, Navy Department, Washington 25, San Francisco, Calif.

Conn.

LOUIS J. BELLIS, (Cdr. USN) gives his H. A. FRAVEL reports: "I have relieved D. C. Wendell Kline as Secretary-Historian. After ROY JACKSON (Capt. USN) writes that duty address as Fleet Training Group, Guanreading through all the files turned over to me his address is now BuAer General Representa- tanamo Bay, Navy 115, Box 55, c/o F.P.O., I wish to summarize my comments in the fol- tive, Eastern District, New York Naval Ship- New York, N. Y. lowing short story: yard, Building No. 3, 11th Floor, Brooklyn RALPH N. ERNEST, (Cdr. CEC USN) "Throughout the forest (1926) signs were 1,N. Y. informs us of his new mailing address Pub-

RAY M. McNAIRY writes that his address is 247 Amherst Avenue, Berkeley 8, Calif.

W. H. TRUESDELL, (Capt. USN) gives his address as 1151 N.W. South River Drive, Miami, Fla. HARRY L. FERGUSON, (Capt. USN) is now on duty in the USS CONSOLATION (AH 15), c/o F.P.O., New York, N. Y. DONALD D. PARKE reports a new address, Sanford Cabins, 508 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, N. C.

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Mitchell, Ray A., (Capt. USN) Ordnance Officer, Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston, Mass.

Yeager, Howard A., (Capt. USN) Naval Operations, Navy Department, Ehle. Arthur K., (Capt. USN) Inspector Instructor, Naval Reserve, Los Angeles. Calif.

Jarrell, Henry T., (Capt. USN) Proceed home; relieved all active duty.

Martin. Hunt V., (Capt. CEC USN) Public Works Officer, Naval Air Station. Quonset Point, R. I. Shands, Courtney, (Capt. USN) Chief of Staff and Aide, Staff, Commander, Carrier Division 2.

Caswell, Gordon L., (Carjt. USN) Assistant U. S. Attache for Naval Questions. Geneva, Switzerland.

Greer, Julian D., (Capt. USN) Joint Brazil-United States Military Commission, Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

the Newport, R. I. area held a reunion and cocktail party last month at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: Comdr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Styles, Comdr. and Mrs. Edward E. Grimm, Comdr. and Mrs. D. K. O'Connor, Comdr. and Mrs. A. F. Beyer, Jr., Comdr. and Mrs. J. V. Bewick, Comdr. and Mrs. G. P. Koch, Comdr. and Mrs. J. M. Steinbeck, Comdr. and Mrs. E, S. Miller, Comdr. and Mrs. J. O. Cobb, Comdr. and Mrs. C. F. Gamison, Comdr. and Mrs. B. M. Strean, Comdr. and Mrs. C. L. Bennett, Comdr. and Mrs. A. T. Magnell (SC), Comdr. and Mrs. C. H. Keyser (SC), Comdr. and Mrs. F. J. L. Blouin, Comdr. E. W. Abbott, USN. PORTER F. BEDELL, (Cdr. USN) is now serving in the USS ANTIETAM, C/O F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

HENRY P. RUMBLE, (Cdr. USN) reports Burns, Edward S., (Cdr. U S N ) Staff, Commander, his present address as 322 N. Oakland Street, U. S. Naval Forces, Far East.

Steffanides, Ed. F., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) Naval Ex- Arlington, Va. amining Board and Naval Retiring Board, Navy GORDON MURPHY gives his address as Department.

Foote Bros., Gear and Machine Corp., 4545 S. Western Blvd., Chicago, 111.

10Q0 JOHN P. LUNGER, (Cdr. ROBERT B. MADDEN, (Cdr. USN) is I70^ USN) is on duty in the USS now on duty at the Puget Sound Naval ShipVALLEY FORGE. (CV 4 5 ) , c/o Fleet Post yard, Bremerton, Washington.

Office, San Francisco, Calif.

lie Works Office, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Chicago, 111.

FRANCIS W. HO YE, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) writes that his correct address is Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh 13, Penna.

ERNEST C. HOLTZWORTH, (Cdr. USN) reports his mailing address as 56 Beverly Road, Wellesley, Mass.

ALFRED E. SHARP, JR., (Cdr. USNR) gives his address, Glencoe, Maryland.

DOUGLAS J. McFARLAND informs us of his address, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee 3, Wise.

JOSEPH E. FLYNN, (Cdr. USN) is now on duty at the U. S. Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, Calif.

LOUIS A. BRYAN, (Cdr. USN) writes that his address is Naval Hospital, St. Albans, N. Y. P. W. CANN, (Cdr. USN) gives as his address, USS SPOKANE (CL 140), c/o F.P.O., New York, N. Y. CHARLES L. FRAZER, (Cdr. USN) has reported for duty in the USS HOLDER, c/o F.P.O., New York, N. Y. M. CHARLES KEYES, (Cdr. USN) writes that his new address is 531 Bon Air Place, La Jolla, Cahf.

STEPHEN M. ARCHER, (Cdr. USN) is now attending the Post Graduate School in Annapolis and gives his home address as 204 Claude Street, Annapolis.

W. C. F. ROBARDS, (Cdr. USN) informs us of his new address. Apt. 701, 2200 19th St., N.W., Washington 9, D.C. EDWARD B. BILLINGSLEY, (Cdr. USN) is now living at 802 Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, Va. DANIEL L. CARROLL, JR., (Cdr. USN) gives his new duty address as Office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN, Bethlehem Steel Company, Quincy 69, Mass.

ALBERT S. MAJOR, (Cdr. USN) reports his mailing address as N.A.S. (FAW-2), Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, T.H. JAMES D. COLLETT, (Cdr. USN) informs us of his duty address. Bureau of Personnel, Navy Department, Washington 25, D.C. THOMAS W. HOPKINS, (Cdr. USN) writes that his address is Naval War College, Newport, R. I.

Shafer, William E., (Lt. Cdr. USN) Examination

by Naval Retiring Board and orders to home.

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writes that his address is USS

GEORGE CLYMER, San Diego, Calif.

1948

igOZj CARL W. HE-rWOOD, (Cdr. ' '«^0 USN) writes that his new mailing address is U. S. Naval School (Staff), Monterey, Calif.

RICHARD A. TEEL, (Cdr. USN) is now on duty at N.A.B., Seattle, Washington.

HARRISON BRENT, JR., (Lt. CoL USMC) gives his address as 1721 Bolton Street, Baltimore 17, Md. EDWIN L. KYTE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports a new address, U. S. Naval Receiving Station, Navy 926, c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

J. H. BARKER, JR. (Cdr. USN) writes that his present address is Quarters A-21, Naval Base, Philadelphia 12, Penna.

W. H. WRIGHT, (Cdr. USN) was married on Saturday, 1 November 1947, to Margaret M. Boutelle of Mercer Island, Washington, and Honolulu, at Kawaiahao Church, Honolulu. They will make their home at Quarters B, Lualualei Ammunition Depot on Oahu where Cdr. Wright is on duty as Executive Officer of the Station.

WILLIAM H. SHEA, JR., (Cdr. USN) gives his address as Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. Rutter, James B., Jr., (Cdr. USN) Staff, Commander, Transport Division 11.

Shaw, James C , (Cdr. USN) Naval War College, Newport, R. I.

P. T. METCALF, (Cdr. USN) reports his present address. New London Group, Atlan1 0^7 GEORGE W. CHIPLEY reports tic Reserve Fleet, New London, Conn. his address as 4854 N. Idlewild, LESLIE K. TAYLOR, (Cdr. USN) is now I ' ^ ' on duty in the USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, Milwaukee 11, Wisconsin.

E. H. VAN PATTEN, JR., (Lt. SC USNNorfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. RICHARD F. KANE, (Cdr. USN) gives Ret.) informs us that his mailing address is his duty address as Trans Ron FOUR, Mof- 108 So. Bonita St., Santa Maria, Calif. fett Field, Calif.

H. F. BURFEIND, (Cdr. USN) writes that C. H. GERLACH, (Cdr. USN) writes that his new address is 611 Buttermere Avenue, his address is Industrial Dept., N.O.B., Navy Interlaken, N. J. 926, c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

JOSEPH L. WALKER, (Ens. USN-Ret.) LEONARD J. FLYNN, (Cdr. USN) re- gives his mailing address as Room 305, First ports his present address. Quarters F-2, National Bank Building, St. Petersburg, Fla. USNA, Annapolis, Maryland.

JOHN W. SIMPSON reports his address, ELLIS B. RITTENHOUSE, (Cdr. USN) 104 Cambridge Hall, Oak Ridge, Tenn. informs us of his new address. Headquarters WALTER H. KEEN, JR., (Cdr. USN) 15th Naval District, Box 27, Balboa, C. Z. is living at 211 Hanover St., Annapolis, Md. W. R. CRUTCHER, (Cdr. USN) reports his present address as 555 Alameda Blvd., Wadleigh, John R.. (Cdr. USN) Naval School (General Line). Newport, R. I. Coronado, Calif.

Davis, James R., (Cdr. CEC U S N ) Public Works Officer, Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia.

Hoffman, George D., (Cdr. U S N ) Staff. Commander Service Force. Atlantic Fleet.

lOqC H. J. MECKLENBURG reports I70D his address as 1210 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee 3, Wise.

M. T. WORDELL, (Capt. USN-Ret.) writes that his new address is 29 Mt. Vernon Street, New Bedford, Mass.

JAMES L. JOHNSTON informs us of a igOO ALBERT L. SHEPHERD, (Cdr. ' '«*«» USN) gives his new address as new address, 418 N. Hermitage Avenue, LookStaff Commander Training Command, Pacific, out Mountain, Tenn.

AMOS T. HATHAWAY, (Cdr. USN) San Diego 47, Calif.

DRAPER L. KAUFFMAN, (Cdr. USN) gives his correct address as No. 1 Hillside is now on ftuty in the USS VALLEY FORGE, Cottage, Green End Avenue, R.D. 1, Middlec/o F.P.O., ?an Francisco, Calif. ^ town, R. I. E. P. JORDAN, JR. writes that his mailGEORGE M. PRICE, (Cdr. USN) writes that his present address is Quarters "W", ing address is 3344 South Fulton, Highland Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

U.S.N.T.C, Great Lakes, 111.

ROBERT R. ANDERSON repcrts his ad- . JAMES H. BROWN, (Cdr. USN) reports dress as 6034 N. Kent Avenue, Milwaukee 11, his address as U. S. Naval War College, Newport, R. I. ^isc.

Members of the Class of 1933 present in S. SHERWOOD, (Cdr. SC USN) is now

JANUARY,

on duty at Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Room 2108, Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C.

lOOQ EUGENE T. B. SULLIVAN I7 0 0 (Cdr. USN) gives as his address.

Underway Training Unit, San Diego, Calif.

W. P. REISENBERG writes that his address is 1210 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee 3, Wise.

CHARLES

M.

MACDONALD,

(Cdr.

USN) reports a new address. Staff, ComOpDevFor, U.S.S. ADIRONDACK, C/O F.P.O., Norfolk 11, Va. S. BOOZER, (Cdr. SC USN) has reported to the Ordnance Stock Office, Naval Gun Factory, Washington, D. C , for duty.

PASCHAL MARTIN writes that his address is now c/o The Pure Oil Co., Box 2107, Ft. Worth, Texas.

GIDEON M. BOYD, (Cdr. USN) informs us of his address, 109 Powers St., Needham 92, Mass.

Boozer, Strong. (Cdr. SC U S N ) Assistant General Inspector, Supply Corps (Ordnance), Ordnance Stock Office, Washington. D. C. .

Felts Wells C . (Cdr. SC USN) Officer in Charge, Ordnance Supply Branch, Naval Supply Center, Oakland, Calif.

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1 0 ^ 0 DONALD C. WILSON gives his I70 7 address as 400 N. Gotwalt St., York, Penna.

JOSEPH C. ZIRKLE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports from VA-IB, USS MIDWAY, C/O F.P.O., New York, N. Y., "There are three 41ers on board. Chuck Fonvielle, CIC Officer; Jack Bangert, VA-2B; and myself as Exec of VAIB. We also have one lost sheep, Dick Leary, who joined the AAF in early 1942 and is now a Lt. Col. in the Air Force stationed at Langley Field. He was aboard for a few days as an observer. The Zirkles are proud to announce the arrival of Joe Zirkle, III, on 30 May, making one each and a perfect family."

N. E. CROFT informs us of his mailing address, 6315 W. MeKinley, Milwaukee 13, Wisconsin.

RICHARD K. GOULD, (Lt. Cdr. USN) writes that he is on duty at Bureau of Personnel and gives his home address as 101 N. Columbus St., Arlington, Va. CHARLES B. GRAY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports a change of address, 88 Middletown Blvd., Newport, R. I. WILLIAM J. GREGG, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) writes that his address is 7607 Eastern Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. C. R. (JERRY) BRAUN informs us of his address, 758 N. Broadway, Milwaukee 2, Wise.

RALPH W. RAWSON, (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives as his address, 5812 So. 5th Street, Arlington, Va.

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JOHN PAUL CAMPBELL reports his address as 95 Elizabeth Road, Hampton. Va. "SHORE BREEZES" By Paul R. Schratz With the coming and going of the holiday season, affairs of the class have been more or less at a standstill. The Paul Holmberg's out at Point Mugu, however, announce the recent birth of their third child, first son, (Pablo, jr., is it?), and the Tommy Fair's, here in Washington, the birth of their first, a daughter, Christine Annette, on 10 October. Congratulations to both families from the class.

Recent arrivals in the District include Ed Aiken, Floyd Moan and Walt Miller, and Ted Siegmund is departing after a stay of about a year.

The only other item of general interest locally is the proposed West Point-Annapolis '39 Party. I had hoped to be able to furnish all the details but as I go to press, not even the date is final yet. It will be a cocktail party tho, at the Naval Gun Factory on or about Friday, 6 February. If you're interested and can't get the final dope otherwise, drop me a card.

The questionnaire should have reached your doorstep by now. One point in it might be open to question, however, so the Executive Committee asked me to give a follow-up. The Three dollar bite for 1 January has already been paid by all of you who sent a previous check in for the cost of the booklet. The next assessment for class dues therefore, won't be due until 1 January 1949, and while on the subject, could I also suggest that you return the vote on the class memorial right away?

With a little space left, I thought I might indulge in a long-range guess about that question of which I have heard so much. In other words, now that '30 has made Commander, what about '39? Well, here it is—purely unofficial, unreliable and based on wishful thinking and a source of information which is entirely folklore—a selection board on . 1 November next year which should go through most of the class. Don't give it a second thought and don't ask for odds on it from Lloyd's of London.

See you at the next luncheon, and in the meantime, a Merry Christmas and a very promotional New Year from all of us to all of you.

Dashiell, Edward L.. (Lt, Cdr. USN) Fleet Air, West Coast, for temporary duty pending further assignment.

1 Q4n GEORGE W. MONTGOMERY, ' ' ^ ^ JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN) writes that his address is 90 West Campbell Ave., Campbell, California.

L. W. SWEPSTON informs us of his address, 803 Hood Place, Greensboro, N. C. EUGENE A. BUEBER, JR., (Maj. USMC) reports a new address, Signal Battalion, MT and RC, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif.

GEORGE W. KITTREDGE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) is now attached to the U. S. Embassy, New Delhi, India, as Assistant Naval Attache, and Assistant Naval Attache for Air. He is accompanied by his wife, the former Gayle Clark, and they ate residing in New Delhi.

L. W. STRUM, (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives his duty address as Naval Airship Training Center, N.A.S., Lakehurst, N. J. E. F. PIONOWSKI reports his address as 5335 N. Shoreland, Milwaukee 11, Wise.

JAMES J. COYLE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) writes that he is now on duty at the U. S. Naval Post Graduate School, Annapolis, Md. LUCIAN J. HUNT, (Lt. Cdr. USN) informs us of his new address. Armament Test, N.A.S., Patuxent River, Maryland.

CARY HALL, (Lt. Cdr. USN) and Mrs. Hall announce the birth of their second son, Cary Hardison Hall, Jr., on 18 November in Ithaca, N. Y. The crib stands in a shallow tray of Georgia red clay, and every effort is being made to neutralize the effect of birth north of Mason and Dixon's line. Present residence is 120 Catherine St., Ithaca, N. Y. HENRY L. VAUGHAN, (Lt. Cdr. USN) and Mrs. Vaughan have announced the birth of a daughter, Nancy Lee, on 11 November at U.S.N.H., Annapolis, Md. B. T. FRANA, (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives his home address as Apt. 8, Cooper Apartments.

2 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Md. Garrett. Ned, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) Consolidated Vultee Corporation, San Diego. Calif., Office of the Bureau of Aeronautics Resident Representative.

1Q41 GEORGE S. MORRISON, (Lt. I7 " I Cdr. USN) is now on duty at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, N . M. ALAN RAY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) writes that his new address is 90 Hawthorne Road, Waltham, Mass.

JOHN W. BEATTY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives his home address as 4108 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas 4, Texas.

R. F. TRUDEAU, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports his mailing address as 1210 W. Michigan, Milwaukee 3, Wise.

JOHN O. LINDGREN writes that he has been transferred to a new position in Sacramento since December 1945 and would appreciate meeting any of his classmates who happen to be passing through that way. His address is 620-22 Forum Bldg., Sacramento 14, Calif.

T. S. RODERICK, (Lt. Cdr. USN) informs us of his address, 1210 W. Michigan, Milwaukee 3, Wise.

A small short-notice get-together was held at the Gun Factory Officers' Mess, Washington, D. C , Samtday, November 15th. Those attending were: Hoke Sisk and date, Charlie and Katie Styer, Joe and Betty Taussig, Sheldon and Lee Kinney, Charlie Trumbull and date. Lloyd and Anne Young, "Dix" and Rose Dixon, Bob and Patty Tugend, Tommy and Maty Mechling, Dick and Sarah Jane Foster, and Paul and Ruth Wirth. Archie Connel, down for the game, was also there, and reports his address as: New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N. J., or, 38 West Maple Avenue, Merchanrville, N. J. Next time we cook up a party, we'll inake it on better notice so we can have a slam bang job like the one last summer at the A-N Country Club.

Classmates known to be on duty at Annapolis now are: Vie Rowney, Bud Greenlee, Vance Hudgins, Vince Muirhead, Bruce Simonds. Bob Streiter, Fisher, Quentin Ctommelin, Frank Welch and some few others.

I'll see if I can get a complete list.

Nat Pace is reported on duty at School at •the Marine Barracks, Quantico. •• Bill (Rollo) Rowan was in town for a bit two weeks ago. He was at Dahlgren but is reported out in the wild west (Los Alamos and Inyokern) to smdy the atom.

Tom C^n, Ass't Supply Officer at NRL, reports the following locations of classmalBS in the Supply Corps: Charlie Quinn, US

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Naval Representative at the Island Trading Co. in G u a m , Milky Malcolm at Guam, Butch Hennenberger, Aviation Supply Officer at NSD, Philadelphia, J o h n Hirst, US Naval Purchasing Office, N e w York, Frank MacDonald at N S D , Mechanicsburg, Rollo Rieve at Ordnance Testing Center at Inyokern, Calif.

Willie N o r t h is also in the Supply Corps.

Turner. Thomas A.. (Lt. Cdr. USN) Naval Operations. Navv Department.

Bower, Edward t . , (It, Cdr. USN) Engineer Officer, USS MACON ( C A

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grads. Bob Moore of '45 and Suicide Stiller from '44, in the same department at the plant."

1944

WILLIAM N. NELSON, JR.,

• ' ' ' (Lt. U S N ) gives a new address, 312 Greve Road, Navy Pt., Pensacola, Fla. A. E. P A T C H , (Lt. U S N ) writes that his address is VP-HL12, c/o F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif.

W A L T E R E. MULLER, (Lt. U S N ) gives his duty address as Comdr. Air Force Atlantic Fleet, (Admin. Office), N A S , Norfolk, Va. J O H N W . STRIBLING, JR., (Lt. U S N ) and Mrs. Stribling announce the birth of a daughter, A n n McCormick on N o v . 2, 1947 in Florida.

H A R O L D N . HVAL gives his correct address as 96 N o r t h 14 St., Paterson 2, N . J. H A R R Y E. SIMS, (Lt. U S N R ) informs us of a new address, 120 W . 2nd Ave., Roselle, N.J. CARL J. A D A M S , (Lt. U S N R ) reports a change of address, 3025 Lincoln Ave., Springfield, 111.

' 7 " X reports his address as 595 W .

California St., Pasadena, Calif.

CHARLES C. S E N N , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now serving in the USS HAWKINS ( D D 8 7 3 ) , F. P. O. San Francisco, Calif.

WILLIAM R. W E R N E R , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) writes that his address is 103 N o . Main St., Natick, Mass.

WILLIAM H . V O N ALVEN gives his change of address as 1012 Euclid Ave., Boise, Idaho.

RUFUS C. PORTER, JR., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) T H A D D E U S J O H N J A K U B O W S K I , (Lt. informs us that his address is 13 Jumiper St., U S N ) is now on duty in the USS LST 912, Homaja Village, Annapolis, Md. c/o F.P.O., N e w York, N . Y. GEORGE H . M A H L E R III and Mrs. MahD A N C H R I S T I A N S E N gives his address ler announce the arrival of a son, George 4th, as 2731 N . Carlton PI., Milwaukee, Wise. on O a o b e r 21st. They are residing at 155 R O B E R T K. GESS reports his present adMain St., Wakefield, R. I. dress, 3362 So. N e w York St., Milwaukee, H . L. STONE, JR., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now Wise. serving in the USS COOLBAUGH ( D E 2 1 7 ) , R A Y M O N D E. RICHEY, (Lt. U S N ) is c/o F.P.O. N e w York. N . Y. now on duty in the USS B U G A R A ( S S 3 3 1 ) , N O R M A N L. TATE, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) reports his change of address as Qtrs. " S N " , F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif.

JAMES E. VICTOR, JR., (1st Lt. USMC) U. S. Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif.

R I C H A R D W . AREY, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) gives his address as R.F.D. # 2 , Concord, Mass W A L T E R E. MULLER, (Lt. U S N ) reports gives his address as Dept. of Chem. Engr., from N A T B , Pensacola, Florida, "1 left subLehigh U., Bethlehem, Penna. marines in December 1945 for flight training Britner, George F.. Jr., (Lt Cdr. USN) Engineer at N A T B , Corpus Christi. Among 44'ers in Officer. USS FARGO (CL lOrt).

Lowe, Richard L., (Lt. Cdr. USN) Officer in Charge, the flight class were Bob Carr, D o u g Aldrieh, Navy Recruiting Station, Bismarck, Md. Miller. Ward S., (Lt Cdr. USN) Aide to the Chief M. I. Glad, Maurice Harde, and Harry Gunther. All of us have our wings now and are of Naval Operations, Navy Department. on our way to operational squadrons. I am 194^ JAMES E. PICKENS, J R . in- headed for VP-ML3, Coco Solo. Incidentally, ' ' ~ J forms us of his new address, 8 other submariners out of '44 who have left Lewis S t , Fairport, N . Y. the pig boats for flying are Low Farber, JOSEPH B. SULLIVAN, (Lt. U S N ) is now Creighton Cook, Bill Nelson, and Charlie serving in the USS MIDWAY ( C V B 4 1 ) c/o Stokes. Would like to hear from Willie NewF.P.O. New York, N . Y. Ion '43 and Ed Napier '44."

A. H. KERR, JR., (Lt. U S N ) reports his T h e Class of '44 held a reunion cocktail present address, Galladn E. 4 2 , Soldiers Field, party after the Navy-Ga. Tech. game at the Boston 6 3 , Mass. new North Severn Officers Club on GreenP. L. LACY, JR., (Lt. U S N ) gives his new bury Point here in Annapolis. T h e following address as 1028^2 Carol Dr., Los Angeles 4 6 , boys and their wives were present. Unless Calif. so noted all are in the P.G. school: RICHARD D . LAZENBY, (Lt. U S N ) R. E. Adamson ( L y n ) , R. E. Apple ( P a t ) , writes that his address is 73rd St., Virginia L. E. Bentey, R. W . Burk ( B o b b i e ) , T. J. Beach, Va. Christman ( K a t t y ) , D . V. Cox and Evelyn AUDLEY HILL M c C A l N , (Lt. U S N ) re- Brewer, D . DeHuff ( D o r r y ) , J. H. Earnest, ports his present address, 20 Preston Rd., G. E. Gyongyos ( C o n n i e ) , S. W . Henderson ( M a r y ) , J. S. Howell ( E l e a n o r ) , J. C. Kane Somerville, Mass. ( D o t ) , B. B. Levitt ( G e r r y ) , J. B. McElroy H U G H M. H A Y D E N , (Lt. USN-Ret.) gives a new address, 2 8 2 0 N . St., N . W . , (Seotty), G. G. Perry ( B e t t y ) , B. A. Rushlow ( B i d d i e ) , W . G. Sherwood, E. J. Stock Washington 7, D . C. ( B e t t y ) , C. S. Swift (Phyllis), S. E. Terrill L. V. V A N L A A N E N gives his address as ( P i n g ) , D . A. Webster ( A l i s o n ) , W . T. c/o Rectifier Section, Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co., Wootten ( B e t t y ) , C. V. Gardiner ( P a t ) Milwaukee, Wise.

Ordnance and Gunnery Dept., R. B. Kitt JAMES M. REAVES reports a new address, ( R i t a ) Execudve Dept., C. L. Loslin ( A n n ) — 3282 Martha Custis Dr., Alexandria, Va. Atlantic City, and Ken Slaymaker ( M a d g e ) .

O W E N F. KEELER, JR. reports from 65 For the books Bergner '40, Kitt '44, Swift '44, Magee Ave., Rochester 13, N . Y. "My resigna- Henson ' 4 5 , MeClindn ' 4 5 , W e e m s ' 4 3 , and tion was effective in March and I came here to MacDonald '46 are going to try to make the Rochester with Eastman Kodak in August af- '48 Olympic Wrestling team while they are ter taking a term of P.G. courses at Stevens stationed here. Some of the others here who Tech in Hoboken. There are two other N . A . are also going to have a try at the Olympics

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UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1600 20th Street N.W. WashinEton 9, D. C. are: Shugart '48A, Dick '48A, and Carroll '46—Basketball; Bigeley '48A, Petdt '47, and Patton '47—-Track; Stokes '43—Saber; Spangin '43 and Blattman '43—Gym. 1 g ^ r C. C. PETERSEN, (Lt. jg. U S N ) ' ' ' ^ gives his mailing address as 402 W a r r e n St., Apartment # 1 , Riverside Terrace Apartments, Norfolk, Va. LOUIS B. SCHMELTZER, (Lt. jg. U S N ) gives his duty address as VF-IE, c/o F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif.

W . H. J O H N S O N , JR., (Lt. jg. U S N ) writes that his mailing address is Apt. 39, Rest Beach, Key West, Fla. J O H N A. CARROLL, (Lt. jg. U S N R ) reports his present address, 149—82nd St., Brooklyn, N . Y. E D W A R D M. BAIN, (Lt. jg. U S N ) informs us of his new address, 2919 Algonquin Ave., Jacksonville 5, Fla. R O B E R T B. ATWELL, (Lt. jg. U S N ) gives his address as Staff Com. LSM Sqdn. 3, San Diego, Calif.

R I C H A R D E D W A R D S RUMBLE, (Lt. jg.

U S N ) reports his duty address as V F 19A, c/o FPO San Francisco, Calif.

E D W A R D C. W H I T E . (Lt. jg. U S N ) is now on duty in the USS H. J. THOMAS ( D D 8 3 3 ) , c/o FPO New York, N . Y. and gives his home address as Huntington Ave., Buffalo, N . Y. C. E. STARNS, JR., (Lt. jg. U S N ) gives his duty address as Utility Squadron Five, N A S Quonset Pt., Rhode Island.

A R T H U R E. LEVY reports his present address as 145 Elmwood Ave., Passaic, N . J.

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WASHIKiTOI NOTES

By Ralph Sentman ' 2 5

GI LOAN OUTLOOK It looks as though the day of easy financing —for new home construction; home purchasing by veterans, even with the GI Bill and mortgage insurance aids—may end soon.

Frankly the real estate interests fear it. They are alarmed and don'r know quite what to do.

Rumors have it that the Government planners have been suspected of planning it and perhaps wanting it that way, a possible curb on inflation or to stave off a bust.

During the first week in December the semi-annual survey of the National Association of Real Estate Boards reports checking the availability of mortgage money for veterans in almost 400 cities of all sizes. The survey found GI loans no longer "readily available" in one-fourth of all the cities checked. Indications are, however, that there is almost no lack of capital for ordinary long term home loans with substantial down payments. The report further states that considerable regional variation sdll exists in veterans' ability to get loans. These extremes range from New England where only 8% of reporting communities have clamped down on GI loans, to the Texas-Louisiana region where 50% of communities are short of GI mortgage money or have altogether quit granting such loans. The over-all trend is toward greater tightness as time passes. Congress is expected to review this simation and consider solutions presented by veterans organizations and other representative agencies when the next regular session convenes in January.

of '45 at the game were too numerous to mendon. However, it was like old home week except that none of us had to be on the tram by 10 P.M." 104A VICTOR REID GULLATT, I /"O (Ens. USN) reports his correct address as 305 Melton Rd., Navy Point, Pensacola.

J. R. ROBINSON, (Ens. USN) gives as his correct mailing address, B.O.Q. Bldg. 600, N.A.S., Pensacola, Fla. GEORGE W. ELLIS, (Ens. USN) reports his correct address as 9051/2 N. Barcelona, Pensacola, Fla. H. J. MARTELL informs us of a new address, 3217—I4th Ave., Kenosha, Wise.

J. E. LYNCH, JR., (Ens. SC USN) reports from Rm. 321, Edgwater Mansion, Navy 3913, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif., "I have shifted my scene of operations from California to Tsingtao, China where I am the Assistant Fleet Freight Officer. I feel as if some one turned the clock back about nvo thousand years every time I watch coolies do what I am used to seeing machines do.

"The fourth company dope sheet will be out shortly, but I still lack replies from several people."

JOHN J. COLLINS gives his correct mailing address as 144 Westside Ave., Freeport, Long Island, N. Y. ROBERT H. WERTHEIM, (Ens. USN) is

MEDICAL RULING Effective January 1, 1948, the Veterans Administration requires formal approval of service-connected disability claims prior to any authorization at VA expense for outpatient medical or dental treatment or admission to civilian hospitals. Under the previous system the VA doctors were permitted to authorize treatment as service-connected case on the basis of first examination or surface evidence that disability was the result of service, thus permitting the veteran to obtain emergency treatment while awaiting formal treatment of the claim. This prima-facie evidence system was an emergency measure. The VA admits that this new method is an economy measure to stretch dwindling out-patient funds.

FARMING FOR VETERANS Many former members of the Naval Service are becoming interested in obtaining the latest information on farming developments and assistance in their first entry into some farming acdvity. They will find local representatives of the U. S. Department of Agriculture and cooperating State agencies ready to help them.

In most agricultural coundes veterans can obtain the practical and valuable counsel of working farmers' committees serving in Community Advisory Centers. These committees are local points of contact for veterans seeking advice prior to applying for farm loan guaranties under the GI Bill.

Assistance usually available from farmers' committees includes advice on the type or types of farming suitable to the different areas within a given county, amount of capital required, safe margins of indebtedness, farm productivity, partnership and leasing arrangements, sound operating practices, etc., based on farmers' acmal experiences.

The farm-bound veteran should first see the county agricultural agent, whose office is usually in the county court house. The agent's job is to help all farmers and he has been specially designated to assist veterans. He can answer almost any question relating to agriculture or will refer a veteran to offices of farm agencies mentioned in this Report. There is no charge for his services.

The local offices of the U. S. Department of Agriculture can provide assistance and information on matters directiy connected with — (1) County AAA Committee.

(2) Farmers Home Administration.

(3) Production Credit Associations.

(4) Rural Electrification Administration Co-operatives.

(5) Soil Conservation Districts.

(6) Readjustment Allowances for Farmers.

(7) On-the-Farm Training.

(8) Homesteads.

BURIAL EXPENSES Confusion—numerous inquiries—over allowable expenses for next-of-kin in the REBURIAL PROGRAM of the war dead has prompted the Army to issue clarification of the rules. You may write direct to the War Department for this information or you may obtain it from this office.

ROBERT O. COULTHARD, (Lt. jg.

USN) gives his new address as Fighting Squadron 13 A, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Calif.

J. H. WHEELER, informs us of his address, 6060 N. Kent Ave., Milwaukee, Wise.

ALAN G. MAYER writes from 105 Grove St., Elizabeth, N. J. "In a recent issue of SHIPMATE I noted the absence of a class secretary for the esteemed class of 1945. 1 would like to offer myself as a candidate for the job.

As a civilian I feel that 1 have a permanent

address and the task of keeping an acdve file Navy Athletics of the rest of the class would be little trouble.

I do have a keen interest in the whereabouts {Continued from page 30) of the boys I staffed my Naval career with and would derive a great deal of pleasure in Sat. 31 Jan.—Brooklyn Polytechnic Insdtute following their activities as well as act as a of Brooklyn, N. Y. general information center for the class.

Sat. 7 Feb.—New York University of New "After the Penn-Navy game there was a York, N. Y. minor 11 th Co. reunion with Goose Gossett, Sat. 14 Feb.—Yale University of New Haven, Al Channell, and Walt Delany up for a short Conn, (at New Haven, Conn.) dme from the Canal Zone. We were joined Sat. 21 Feb.—University of Maryland of Colby Dave Longton and Bill Chaires. The rest lege Park, Md.

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c/o FPO New York, N. Y. WILLIAM E. SLESNICK reports from 906 So. Flood, Norman, Okla., "I resigned my commission this past summer and am now attending the Univ. of Okla. where I am studying advanced under-graduation mathematics, philosophy, and modern physics."

1 9 4 7 •^" ^ " ILLINGWORTH reports ' ' ' ' his address as 854 Empire Bldg., Milwaukee, Wise.

E. P. LAWLOR writes that his address is 3264-A So. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wise.

JAMES KIRKPATRICK, (Ens. USN) is on duty in the USS PCE 900, FPO San Francisco, Calif.

W. D. BLEVINS, (Ens. USN) gives his duty address as USS PCE (C) 873, c/o Fleet Post Office, New York, N. Y. E. K. HARTZELL, JR. reports a change of address, 876—15th St., Boulder, Golo.

CHARLES B. HUGGINS, (Ens. USN) writes that his address is US Naval School Academy and College Preparatory, Bainbridge, Maryland.

ROBERT EARL ENRIGHT, (Ens. USN) has reported for duty in the USS PCE 882, c/o FPO San Ftancisco, Calif.

J. W. STEVENS informs us of a new address. Quarters K-6, Quantico, Va. FRED E. CROY reports his present address as 828 Bay Ridge Ave., Eastport, Md.

Sat. 28 Feb.—U. S. Coast Guard Academy of New London, Conn.

Sat. 6 Mar.—U. S. Military Academy of West Point, N . Y. (at West Point, N . Y . )

Plebe Rifle Sat. Jan. 24—Augusta Military Academy of Fort Defiance, Va. Sat. 31 .Tan.—Sr John College of Washington, D . C. Sat. 7 Feb.—Staunton Military Academy of Staunton, Va. Sat. 14 Feb.—Central H i g h School of Washington, D . C. N O T E : All events to be held at the Academy except as noted.

Naval

Lacrosse Lacrosse men gathered in their sixty-fifth annual convention at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York on December 12, 13 and 14 with recodification of the rules as one of the primary matters for action.

All Americans of the 1947 season were honored at the annual dinner on Samrday night, December 13.

Sessions began on Friday, December 12, with a meeting of the executive board, at which the agenda was oudined.

On December 13, at 10 A.M., the Metropolitan and Long Island Lacrosse Associaden convened at 1 P.M. the Head Referees Committee went into session, followed by the meeting of the Lacrosse Coaches Association at 2 P.M. The Lacrosse Guide Committee and Rules Committee met later in the afternoon.

On Sunday morning, December 14, at 10 A.M., the various groups met together in the annual session of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association.

150-lb. Football The United States Naval Academy successfully defended its championship laurels in the

Naval Academy Chinaware After a long absence, Naval Academy Chinaware is again on the market. This is available is Service Plates, Cups and Saucers, and Bread and Butter Plates. Colors are Blue, Rose Pink, and Mulberry.

Prices are:

Per dozen $20.00 $20.00 $13.00 Per one-half dozen 11.00 11.00 7.00 Per single 2.00 2.00 1.25 On orders of less than one-half dozen, add to the above prices carton charge as follows: 1 plate or cup and saucer 15 2 plates or cups and saucers 20 3, 4 or 5 plates or cups and saucers . . . .25 Remittance must accompany order. Chinaware is shipped from Boston, shipping charges collect.

Order blank will be sent on request.

Order from, and make remittances payable to, U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Annapolis, Maryland.

JANUARY,

1948

yNhat's My Fate In-'48 By Ralph A. Sentman '25 "Well, here it is, January 1st, 1948, and another year shot in the records books. Last night as the crowds drowned out the old and drank in the new, life for some reason appeared different. I soberly seemed closer to myself than ever before. I sadly realized life was marching on. Here I was, living in a confused and terribly sick world—election year coming u p and in the period ahead I faced only two things certain to be waiting for me —taxes and death. W h a t an outlook! You know, I kinda' felt like I had the world's problems right plunk on my shoulders—but says I to m e : 'You can't solve all the world's problems but you can get your own immedi•ate fumre straightened out.' Then I realized I was just like Mr. Average Man. I was an habitual procrastinator. Yep! I'd had a pretty good year—I'd sorta' enjoyed life—I had been working hard at my job—I had a nice Vacation—I even had a pretty good time after the Army-Navy game—certainly had a pleasant X'mas and a wow of a N e w Year's Eve— But, what's my fate—in '48? "You know, I've reached my peak in my present JOB,' says I. Well, what am I going to do about it? For a long time I have believed I could more fully utilize my training and experience in a POSIT I O N not a JOB. I read about some mighty fine openings in SHIPMATE last month. W o n der if they are all filled? W o n d e r if I can qualify? How do I get the dope? W h a t have I been waiting for?"

W E ' V E BEEN W O N D E R I N G , T O O !

W e regret you missed the boat on the job openings listed in December SHIPMATE, but here are currently a few to whet your appetite: ( 1 ) Civil Engineer—Construction Company—To be Assistant Department Head. ( 2 ) Office Manager—Small Engine Mfg. N e w York Area—Diesel experience an asset.

Contact man with public—age group 30-40. ( 3 ) Sales Engineer—Large Mfr. of Industrial Instruments, N e w England. ( 4 ) Purchasing Agent—Large Shipbuilding Corp., located in Southern United States. ( 5 ) Air Conditioning Engineer—Large

Eastern Intercollegiate 150-lb. Football League and closed its second season unbeaten and untied in eleven games according to final statistics released by the Eastern College Athletic Conference. T h e Navy's "mighty mites" won all five league games this past Fall and retained possession of the George Oakley Smalley Trophy. In addition the Middies triumphed by a 27 to 6 tally over the University of Illinois lightweights in a nonleague test at Champaign.

Navy won from Rutgers, Princeton, Villanova, Cornell and Pennsylvania in league tests. T h e Middies scored a total of 121 points to the Opposition's 26 Points.

Rutgers with three victories, one tie and the lone loss to Navy is placed second in the final standings. Princeton, Villanova, Cornell and Pennsylvania followed in that order.

Last year Navy won all five games and captured its first leg on the George Oakley Smalley Trophy, symbolic of the league's championship.

Food Processing Corp., should know designing, layout and installation of air conditioning equipment. ( 6 ) Plant Engineer—Very large Food Processing Corp. Salary, $7,500, ( 7 ) Factory Manager (Trainee)—Soap Mfg. Eventual Assignment Mexico or South America. 3-5 years training, age 25-35. ( 8 ) Sales Trainee—Textile Machine Mfg. Engineering background. ( 9 ) Supt. Buildings & Grounds—Large Southwestern University Man with "First Lieutenant" or "Housekeeping" experience. ( 1 0 ) Instructor—Electrical Eng., Midwest University. Salary, $3,300-14,100. ( 1 1 ) Aviation Pilots—Several Airlines are seeking former Navy Pilots. ( 1 2 ) Employment Mgr.—Branch Office Large Airline. Salary, $3,600. ( 1 3 ) Teacher—Physical Education, Large Midwestern University. ( 1 4 ) Accountant-Auditor—Large Air Conditioning Mfg. N e w York Area. Supply Corps Officer background. ( 1 5 ) Export Manager—Midwest Mfg. of Consumer Durable Goods. Salary, $8,000$10,000. ( 1 6 ) Gov't.—Industrial Eng. (Administrative Assistant). Pacific Ocean Area, CAF 13.

Not bad as a sample, eh? T h e above sixteen openings have been selected at random. W e have hundreds of openings for sales and engineering trainees in the younger age bracket (training salaries starting $200-$325 m o . ) .

Our employer contacts are increasing by the hundreds. Job orders are pouring in daily.

Effective placements are zooming. You want the dope? W h y don't you grab some paper and jot a line t o — NOPS—it's the—TOPS N A V A L OFFICERS PLACEMENT SERVICE Sponsored by U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Suite 427-8-9 1129 Vermont Avenue, N W , Washington 5, D.C.

Comdr. A. "Red" Coward's Navy lightweight team gained a total of 1,341 yards in the five league triumphs and held its rivals to 579 yards. The Middies gained 1,175 rushing and completed 10 out of 38 passes for a gain of 166 yeards. Captain Buddy Vance, Ogden, Utah, was the Navy's high scorer with 42 points and a rushing mark of 541 yards on 68 carries. Midshipman Edmund Armstrong, Brooklyn ( N . Y . ) Technical H .

S. graduate, was second in both departments, scoring 24 points and rushing for 246 yards.

Mid-way in the season Armstrong was drafted

by Coach Capt. T o m Hamilton for varsity duty at Annapolis. Vance tallied three additional touchdowns in the non-league win over Illinois.

From this Fall's first string. Navy will lose Vance; John D . Harlihy, tackle, Chillicothe, Ohio; Don R. Stephens, end, Painesville, Ohio; Dean B. Hansen, guard, Shawano, Wis.; and Edward B. Rogers, center, Coronado, Calif.

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I]. S. I L l l l l M I ISSOCIITIOI > s ^ ^ /i^^ocuatio^ When changes occur tcithin the Branch Associations, such as officers or time and place of meetings, please inform the editors at Alumni House.

Meetings held at 12:00 noon at the Hotel Carter, Cleveland, Ohio, on the third Wednesday of each month.

COLORADO

Chief and Chief of Staff, Naval Air Technical Training, Memphis, Tennessee.

Capt. W. A. Sutheriand, Jr., USN, '27, Chief, N.A.T.A.T., Naval Air Technical Training, Memphis 15, Tennessee.

President, Mr. J. M. Lewis, '30, 827 Grant MILWAUKEE Street, Denver 3, Colorado.

President, Mr. W. F. Kurfess, '11, 2549 N. Secretary, Mr. E. F. Helmkamp, '20, 475 AKRON Terrace Ave., Milwaukee 11, Wise.

Garfield St., Denver, Colorado.

President, Mr. Ardmr K. Blough, '24, 731 Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Jim Wheeler, Jr., Meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of Medill Avenue, Massillon, Ohio. each month. The time varies as it is some- '45, 744 N. 4th Street, Milwaukee, Wise.

Secretary, Mr. Adolph Bednar, '24, 541 times a luncheon meeting and other times a Meetings held on the first Wednesday of Malvern Road, Akron, Ohio. dinner meeting. each month at the Cudworth Post, 1756 N. Dinner meetings held on the last ThursProspect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at day of each month.

DALLAS 6:30 P. M. Secretary, Mr. Brenton Field, '25, Post

ANNAPOLIS

President, Capt. Robert B. Pirie, USN, '26, 12 Porter Road, USNA, Annapolis, Md. Secretary, Professor W. E. Farrell, '10, 21 Southgate Avenue, Annapolis, Md. Meetings held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. at Alumni House, Annapolis.

ATLANTA

Office Box 9088, Dallas, Texas.

Meets on Wednesday or "family nights at the Dallas N.A.S.—bar, buffet and bingo."

DETROIT President, Mr. D. C. Wilkerson, '20, General Motors Corporation, 3044 West Grand Blvd., Detroit 2, Michigan.

Regular meetings held the first Thursday of each month.

President, Mr. Felix de Golian, Jr., '37, Golian Steel and Iron Company, Atlanta 1, HAMPTON ROADS Ga. President, Capt. B. W. Chippendale, USN, Secretary, Capt. E. T. Neale, USN, '24, '15, 717 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, Va. Naval Air Station, Atlanta, Georgia.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. W. T. Hastings, Meetings held first Friday night of each Jr., '29, 7218 Ralph St., Norfolk 5, Va. month. Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, Atlanta, Georgia.

HOUSTON

BIRMINGHAM Chairman, Mr. Leon Hamrick, '22, SteinerRouse and Co., Brown Marx Bldg., 2008 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Ala.

BOSTON

Acting Secretary, Mr. W. E. Ford, '29, 1721 Wroxton Road, Houston 5, Texas.

Meetings held on call of Secretary.

INDIANAPOLIS Mr. Robert McMurray, '22, Public Service Co., of Indiana, 110 Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

President, Mr. W. E. Haycock, '22, General Electric Company, 140 Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Secretary, Mr. George C. King, '24, Boston Edison Company, 30 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Luncheon meetings held the first Wednesday of each month at the Boston City Club, 14 Somerset Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

President, Mr. Ralph W. Holt, '12, 1714 W. 64th St., Kansas City 5, Mo. Secretary, Mr. J. E. Taylor, '37, 503 Dwight Bldg., Kansas City 6, Mo. Meetings held at noon on the second Monday of each month at the University Club.

CHICAGO

LOS ANGELES

President, Mr. Leicester N. Baker, '23, Post Office Box 343, Chicago, Illinois.

Secretary, Mr. Ray D. Sullivan, '22, 21 Imperial Street, Park Ridge, Illinois.

President, Mr. R. McC. Beanfield, '08, 619 Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles 15, Calif.

Secretary, Mr. A. W. Buffiington, '22, 1828 Camden Parkway, South Pasadena, Calif.

CINCINNATI

LOUISVILLE

President, Mr. G. H. Bowman, '19, Box 118, R. R. 4, Turkey Foot Road, Covington, Kentucky.

Secretary, Mr. W. H. MacConnell, '41, 4070 Egbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dinner meetings held the first Monday of each month at the Cincinnati Club.

Mr. Churchill Humphry, '07, 4095 Massier Avenue, Louisville 7, Kentucky.

CLEVELAND President, Mr. G. A. Mattucci, '24, 14725 Lake Avenue, Lakewood 7, Ohio.

'Secretary, Mr. A. Sidney Morton, '39, c/o Babcock & Wilcox Co., 1515 Guardian Building, Cleveland, Ohio.

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KANSAS CITY

MARYLAND President, Mr. B. Bristor, "27, 600 Hastings Road, Towson 4, Maryland.

Secretary, Lt. Col. F. G. Wagner, USMC— Ret., '30, Burnside Road, Eccleston, Maryland.

Meetings held on the Tuesday nearest the 15 th of each month at the Hotel Stafford, Baltimore, Maryland, at 7:00 P. M.

MEMPHIS Capt. A. W. Wheelock, USN, '25, Deputy

NEW YORK President, Mr. W. B. Jupp, '13, 26 Broadway, New York 4, New York.

Secretary, Mr. John C. Barron, '45, 162 East 86th Street, New York 28, New York.

Meetings held at Schwartz's Restaurant, 54 Broad St., New York, at 12:30 P. M. on the second Tuesday of each month.

PENSACOLA Capt. John E. Shoemaker, USNR, '20, 312 West Gonzales Street, Pensacola, Fla.

PHILADELPHIA Presidenr, Mr. Scott G. Lamb, '19, 427 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, Penna.

Secretary, Mr. J. Ross Allen, Jr., '44, c/o Mr. W. C Clark, Chevrolet Motors, 23rd and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Penna.

Dinner meetings held on the third Friday of each month at the Officers Mess, Navy Yard.

ROCHESTER Mr. Luke E. White, '28, 340 Flint Avenue, Rochester 8, New York.

Meetings usually held the first Monday of each month. Members are notified in advance of the time and place.

SAN DIEGO President, Comdr. Max I. Black, USN-Ret., '21, Room 301, Civic Center Building, Coun ty of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. R. M. Daisley, '28, Box 215, Point Loma Station, San Diego 6, Calif.

Regular monthly dinner meetings held al ternately in Coronado and San Diego. Mem hers are notified by mail.

SAN FRANCISCO President, Mr. Clyde W. King, '22, 448 Florence Avenue, Oakland 11, Calif.

Secretary, Mr. John H. Falge, '12, 1305 Lombard Street, San Francisco 9, Calif.

Dinner meetings held at the Commissioned Officers Club, Treasure Island, at 6:30 P. M. on the first Wednesday of each month.

SEATTLE President, Mr. F. A. Strohecker, '24, 2207 First Avenue South, Seanle, Washington.

Secretary, Mr. L. L. Stedman, '15, Hoge Bldg., Seattle. Wash.

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Meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 6.00 P. M.

ST. LOUIS President, Mr. William P. Kellogg, '21, 4349 Westminster Lane, St. Louis 8, Mo. Secretary, Mr. William M. Holland, '49, 3841 Flora Place, St. Louis 10, Missouri.

Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

1915—R. Adm, R. O. Glover, USN, Hydrographic Office, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. 1916—Capt. Laurence F. Stafford, USN, Naval Communications Annex, Room 337— Bldg. 19, 3801 Nebraska Avenue, N.W., Washington 25, D. C. 1917—Capt. Ross F. Collins, USNR, Cedarundel Farm, Route 3, Annapolis, Md. 1918—Capt. John R. SulUvan, USN, Room 3069, Navy Department, Washington 25, D.C.

President, Mr. H. McCoy Jones, '19, Dunn and Jones, 920 17th St., Washington, D. C. 1919—Capt. R. A. Dierdorff, USN, 9 St. Secretary, Mr. Robert K. Brown, '27 c/o Curtiss-Wright Corp., 821 15th St., N.W., Johns Street, Annapolis, Maryland.

Washington 5, D, C, 1920—Mr. James A. Crocker, 2009—44th Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. 1922—Capt. John W. Guider, USNR, Littleton, New Hampshire.

Class S e c r e t a r i e s For the information of our alumni, we publish below a list of the Class Secretaries and their ^dresses at present on file at Alumni House. If you are a Class Secretary and your name is not included in the listing, please notify us at Alumni House so that we may complete ottr roster.

1892—Capt. Stanford E. Moses, USN-Ret., lives at 4738 Vista Del Monte, Sherman Oaks, Calif., and right now is in the Birmingham Hospital at VanNuys, Calif.

1896—Commo. Dudley W. Knox, U S N Ret., Westmoreland Apts., Washington, D. C. 1897—Lt. Comdr. John W. Morse, USN —^Ret., 2337 California Street, Washington, D. C 1899—V. Adm. John W. Gleenslade, USN-Ret., 226 Greenwood Heights, Bellevue, Ohio.

1902—R. Adm. Adolphus Staton, USNRet, Silver Spring, Maryland.

1903—R. Adm. Alexander H. Van Keuren, USN-Ret., 2833—29th St., N.W., Washington 8, D. C. 1904—R. Adm. Fred E. McMillen, (SC) USN-Ret., El Cortez, San Diego ,Calif.

1905—Comdr. Hugo Frankenberger, USNRet., 1308 Emerson Street. N.W., Washington 11, D. C. 1906—Capt. L. M. Atkins, USN-Ret., Franklin Street, Annapolis, Maryland.

1907—V. Adm. J. H. Hoover, USN, Bureau of Aeronautics, Bldg. 22, Potomac Annex, Navy Department, Washington 25, D.C. 1908—Col. D. C. Cordiner, USA—Ret., U. S. Soldiers Home, Washington, D. C 1909—R. Adm. H. C. Train, USN-Ret., 3 Oklahoma Terrace, Annapolis, Md. 1910—R. Adm. Charles J. Moore, U S N Ret., 3325 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 1911—V. Adm. H. W. Hill. USN. Naval War College, Office of the Commandant.

Washington 25, D. C. 1913—Mr. Walter L. Seibert, Brighton Laundry, Pittsburgh, Penna.

1914 — R. Adm. R. W. Hayler, USN, Board of Decoration and Award, Room 4030, Arlington Annex, Navy Department, Wash-

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1948

1924—Mr. P. W. Siegrist, Field Forgan Company, 40 Wall Street, New York, N. Y. 1925—Commo. Ernest M. Eller, USN, Room 0011, Navy Department, Washington, 25, D. C. 1926—Mr. Stephen E. Rice, Jr., I6I Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D. C. 1928—Capt. R. K. James, USN, Naval Supply Center, Mechanicsburg, Penna.

1933—Chairman (Washington Committee), Comdr. Harold G. Bowen, USN, 3518 8th Street South, Arlington, Va. 1935—Cdr. Stephen Sherwood, (SC) USN, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C. 1936—Comdr. O. G. Sexton. USN, Staff, Commander, Air Force, Pacific Fleet, c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

1938—Lt. Col. John Saxten, USMC (Pres.), Marine Headquarters, Washington, D. C. 1940—Lt. Comdr. R. V. Parlett, Jr., USN, Post Graduate School, Annapolis, Md. 1941—Lt. Cdr Charles W. Styer, Jr., USN, 3903 Jocelyn St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 1942—Lt, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN, USS STERLET ( S S 392), c/o F.P.O., San Francisco, Calif.

1944—Lt, Gene Goudie, USN, VF-4B, Naval Air Station, Norfolk 11, Va. 1945—Lt. (jg) Samuel G. Gorsline, USN, 827 Bedford Road, Batde Creek, Michigan.

1946—Ens. Benjamin S. Martin, USN (Pres.), Executive Department, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

1948 (A>—Ens. Leon C. Bramlett, USN, 538 W. Second Street, Clarksdale, Miss.

R e t i r e m e n t s for Disability "Reducing disability retirement pay previously granted would destroy morale and endanger national defense," Admiral David Foote Sellers, U. S. Navy (Ret,), former Commander in Chief of rhe United States Fleet, now President of the Retired Officers' Association, with National Headquarters in Washington, declared in a vigorous defense

of military personnel heretofore properly retired for disability under existing law.

"While no clear cases of actual maladministration can be condoned, it must be assumed that the vast majority were retired after administrative determinations by competent medical boards under standards established by the Congress," he said, pointing out that these standards, originally applicable to career military personnel, have been made equally applicable to the reserve components with a mandate by Congress that they be equally and impartially applied."

Admiral Sellers continued: "Many retired for physical disabilities are now apprehensive, less, through administrative review or change in present law, their economic simations may be changed with hardships to their dependents and themselves. They have molded their lives, as have their dependents, reasonably expecting that they would be undisturbed in their retired status for the remainder of their lives.

"Failure to meet exacting standards of physical fitness results in premature retirement and the termination of a career in each case. Those who have exercised the greatest devotion to duty are the least prepared to meet the totally different demands of civilian occupations. Now to reduce their retired pay would be to change an emolument of office after the service has been performed.

"The essence of the criticism being voiced today is that retired pay of the physically disabled is exempt from Federal income tax.

That is no new principle nor is it confined to the military services. In my judgment, it is a wise provision of law which might well be extended to military personnel who attain the stamtory age of retirement for they are in effect retired for want of adequate physical condition to continue in active service.

"To career military officers enforced retirement for physical disability brings bitter disappointment. It means the end of oppormnity to serve their country on active military duty.

These officers cannot be expected to provide for their families through savings from their pay which, whether for active duty or for inactive duty in retirement, never can be adequate due to the large numbers of milirary personnel necessary to a proper protection of the country in the interest of a preservation of peace. Years of military service leave their mark upon those who perform it with a devotion to duty which must in large measures be its own reward.

"Doubts concerning the fairness of the application of the laws for retirement for physical disability should be resolved in favor of the individual and basic changes should not be applied to those who have served under different rules. To change the rules in the middle of the game would create grave dangers to our national defense by undermining morale. Underpaid at best, and not undergoing preparation for business careers, military personnel would feel insecure and would eye the outside as a more promising way of life rather than to keep their eye on the military ball. Were such a precedent to be established, young men of high attainments, so much needed by our country in these times, could not reasonably be expeaed to choose careers in the military services with a feeling that during the closing years of their lives they and their dependents might be reduced to penury."

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Urn Call GEORGE WILLIAMSON BRASHEARS, JR., '19 (Capt. USN-Ret.) Died suddenly in San Francisco on 30 November of a heart attack. He was buried in Hannibal, Mo., on 5 December.

JOHN MORRIS SMEALLIE, '05, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) Died suddenly on 23 November while en route with Mrs. Smeallie from their home in New York State to Coronado. He graduated from the Naval Academy at the age of 19 in the class of 1905. His last active duty assignment was Commandant of the I6th Naval District, Cavite, Philippines, in 1940, following setvice as Chief of Staff to Commander, Scouting Fleet. In World War I, he was navigating officer aboard the battleship FLORIDA in the North Sea. As a Captain, John Smeallie commanded the INDIANAPOLIS in 1933, flying the flag of President Roosevelt.

John Smeallie graduated from the Academy at a younger age than any alumnus. His age was 15 years and 2 days when he was admitted on September 7, 1901. His age on graduarion from the Naval Academy in February 1905 was 18 years and 5 months.

FRANK WILBUR WEAD, '16 (Cdr. USN-Ret.) Died in Santa Monica, California, on 15 November. One of our earliest Naval aviators, Frank Wead became internationally famous for his motion picture stories after a physical disability compelled his retirement in 1928.

In World War I, Ensign Frank Wead served in the laying of the North Sea mine barrage on board the SHAWMUT. After the Armistice he won his wings at Pensacola and served at sea on the tender AROOSTOOK and in fighter squadrons on the carrier LANGLEY. His stage and screen smash hits included both play and film, "Ceiling Zero," as well as "The Citadel" and "Test Pilot." All told. his successful movie stories numbered nearly 30. He went back to active duty in World War II. Frank is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Copley and Mrs. Lila Ployardt, both of California.

Concerning the United World Federalists, of which he is a member, Meyer said the organization is working to effectively change the United Nations and that "if Russia would not cooperate in the federalist movement, it would have to set up some federation of its own or be isolated."

He said many influential citizens in England and the United States are joining in the federalists' movement and he predicted that within 10 years there will be a world federal government. Among the members are Louis Douglas, Ambassador to England, Elbert Einstein, Supreme Court Justice Jackson, Clement Atlee, Winston Churchill, Ernest Bevin, Paul Smith, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle and Belgium Prime Minister Spacht.

Plans are now underway for the annual exchange visits of the midshipmen and cadets between Annapolis and West Point. This is the third year of exchanges, the plans of which have been approved by both academy supermtendents and the Navy and War Departments.

The exchanges will be made in six echelons, the first to be made after the completion of the first term examinations on 31 Jan., 1948.

All visits will be completed not later than 2 May. The proposal has been made that members of the First Class make the trips with a picked group from the Second Class. In all 441 first classmen and, if approved, 60 second classmen will make the visits.

Tentative dates set are for 14 Feb., 6 March â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the weekend of the Army-Navy basketball game in West Point; 20 March, 3 April, 17 April and 1 May. Both groups will arrive at the respeaive academies about 2000 Thursday nights in order that the regular routines may be participated in over the weekend.

Lord Inverchapel, British Ambassador to the United States, will address the Midshipmen Wardroom Panel on Wednesday night, January 7th.

Other speakers in the near fumre are General Omar Bradley, Harold E. Stassen and Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin.

In a recent broadcast over NBC from the Academy, Midshipman Hugh Scott Holder of Calhoun, Kenmcky, said that the Panel was formed two years ago and is run entirely by midshipmen with no officers or instructors attending the sessions.

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On the Bulletin Board {Continued from, page 25)

There's a handsome Sarouk rug on the floor of the Lounge, set off to perfection by the white walls and high ceiling, the long recessed winE. Smodshammer, Williston, N. D. dows with louvres. The rug has a background Lieut. Meyer had chow with the Brigade of red, with intricate designs in all colors of before appearing on the panel. He is a an artist's paintbox. History has it that it was graduate of Yale University, Class of '43, and never on the floorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;until it came to America. during the war lost an eye, and almost his Persians, remember, take off their shoes before walking on such a rug. The rug is a life, fighting the Japs in the Pacific. loan by a Baltimore friend of the House.

In his talk, the speaker said that the United It is a relaxing place, the Lounge, with its Nations would collapse unless its charter was changed in the following manner: give it law comfortable chairs, with flowered slipcovers, making powers, the power to regulate atomic its lamps and small tables, the oils on the development, have defined the acts of ag- walls . . . of Rear Admiral Jewel . . . of Adgression, give it power to inspect effective in- miral Harris Laning . . . of Admiral Albert ternational police force, and eliminate veto Gleaves . . . and there's a watercolor of Tecumseh, by Mrs. Marvell.. . power.

He further stated that the only chance left to the world is effective world government.

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On the white wood fireplace mantel are flower arrangements by Mrs. Schamyl Cochran

. . . she always does the flowers for the House . . and speaking of staunch workers, there's Capt. Thomas N. Vinson, USN (Ret.), who has worked on the furniture, recovering a chair or two in leather for the Board Room.

Upon entering the House, one notices the Grandfather clock in the hostess' office . . . loaned by Samuel D. Foster . . . and at the other end of the Hall, on the landing of the stairs, is a gilt pier-glass, marble topped . . . and on the wall is an oil of Lt. Comdr. John D. Bulkeley, USN, by Howard Chandler Christy (1942).

In the Board Room on rhe second floor is a beige rug, the gift of Mrs. Pal Meadows . . . and here also is the library of the late Capt.

Victor Blakeslee, USN . . . the Tap Room, with its flagstone floor, has an enlarged photograph of the signing of the Japanese surrender . . .

On the 19th, a Christmas party was held in the Lounge, when guests brought toys and foods to place under the tree . . . which later were turned over to the Welfare Society for distribution . . . the party was in the nature of a Christmas cocktail get-together . . .

On 9 and 10 December Col. C. L. Fenton, USA, president of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A., and Col. C. N. Branham, USA, executive direaor were guests at the House.

Official host was Rear Admiral C. E. Coney, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, who discussed and compared working plans with the West Pointers.

Before leaving for Washington, the group had luncheon in the North Severn Officer's Club when two local members of the Board of Trustees, Capt. Jesse R. Wallace, USN, and Capt. Morris D. Gilmore, USN (Ret.), attended.

Rear Admiral Bryson Bruce, USN (Ret.), was among the members of the Class of 1907 who met one day this month and talked about the furnishings for the Class room at the House, which the group is sponsoring. The goodly sum of $5,000 is planned to be spent on the outlay. Chairman of the committee is Cap. E. B. Almy.

Admiral Bruce makes his home in Cynwood, Pa. He has been visiting his son-inlaw and daughter, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Neil Harkleroad of Alexandria, Va. Members of the Applied Engineering Group of the PG School held a Christmas party on Thursday night, 18 Dec. in the House when wives and friends were on hand.

Turkey, ham and eggnog furnished the "comeon."

Official host was Comdr. Maurice W. Shea, group section leader, and Mrs. Shea, with Lt. Robert L. Moyer and Lt. (jg) William Masek, Jr., in charge of arrangements.

Members of the group were Lt. Comdrs.

William Gentry, Eugene D. Lamiman, Allen A. Bergner, Jonathan A. Barker, James T. Alexander, William W. Braley, George T. Elliott, George F. Morin, Jimmy MuUins, William A. Whitman and Juel D. Johnston.

Also Lieutenants Webster G. Heidt, Waldemar Yatchmenoff, and Lieutenants (jg) Raymond S. Howell and Louis L. Cowsert.

On 4 December, the N-2-A Group of the PG School held a get-together in the House when sixty guests attended in the Lounge and Memorial Room.

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Lt. Comdr. Albert F. Betzel, Lt. Comdr.

James C. Wilson and Lt. Comdr. Eugene Hemley were in charge of arrangements. Among those attending were Capt. Herman A. Spanagel, superintendent of the school, Capt, J. M. P. Wright and Capt. John E. Fradd.

Host and hostess at the Sunday, 14 December cocktail party in the Lounge were Comdr. and Mrs. William Jefferson Giles, Jr. On 5 December, Lr. and Mrs. John K. Holcomb were on deck.

Capt. Robert B. Pirie, president of the Annapolis Branch of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, presided at the 3 December meeting in the House. Adoption of by-laws was the main business of the evening.

It was decided that the civilian faculty of the Naval Academy and of the Post Graduate School would be eligible for associate membership in the organization. This is also the status open to line Naval officers on duty at the Academy who are not Academy graduates.

Recendy eleaed members of the council are Capt. F. V. McNair, USN (Ret.); Capt.

E. D. Almy, USN (Ret.); Capt. Leon F. Brown, USN; Comdr. William J. Giles, Jr., USN, who is chairman of the entertainment committee; and Capt. Joseph M. P. Wright, vice-president; Prof. William Farrell, secretary-treasurer; and Lt. Comdr. Ross B. Spencer.

A surprise bachelor party was held Friday night, 12 Dec, in the House, for Lt. Frederick R. Putnam, USN. His marriage to Patricia Dorothea Walker was held on Christmas Eve on the West Coast. Members of Dick's squadron were hosts at the dinner held in the Board Room.

The Friday night bingo parties are becoming increasingly popular. Comdr. Schamyl Cochran "calls the numbers" for these parties in the Tap Room—and donated the numbers cage . . . "round and round it goes and what you draw nobody knows."

NAVY WIVES The Women's Club of the Post Graduate School held an up and coming Christmas party in Alumni House on 11 December at 3 o'clock. Mrs. John E. Fradd was in charge of arrangements.

Some twelve tables loaded with plum puddings, candies, cookies made from recipes of all foreign countries—almost—were on display, and of interest to all on hand was the faa that one could jot down the recipes . . . and go home and bake.

Christmas tree decorations, and how to make them, filled some of the tables, and small trees with complete decorations were centered on another table. Mrs. Robert L. Miller, assisted by Mrs. Daniel W. Healy, told how to wrap presents. Others helping out were Mrs. Laurence E. Kinsler and Mrs. Newton Buerger.

On the program was Mrs. William M. Mebane who told the story of Jesus' birth, as told by Anna, Mary's mother. The interpretation was by Kahlil Gibran.

Mrs. Austin R. Frey, spoke on the traditions of Moravian Christmases and Mrs. Ludolph F. Welanetz talked on Cuban traditions. Leading the group in Christmas carols was Mrs. Orvil Polk, and Mrs. William E. Overholtzer, Jr., played Yuletide selections.

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President of the club is Mrs. Ford L. Wilk- Rear Admiral I. I. Yates, USN (Ret.) and inson, with Mrs. Herman A. Spanagel, hon- Mrs. Yates in Coronado . . . orary president.

Stopping for a few days with Capt. and Mrs. Clarkson Bright of Market street have been Capt. George Logan, USN (Ret.) and NAVY JUNIORS Mrs. Logan of Charleston, S. C. . . .

"Twas the night after Christmas Guests of Comdr. C. Russell Burke, and And all thru the Alumni House his mother, Mrs. Charles R. Burke, at their Every creature was stirring Perry Circle apartment were Mrs. Hendrick Even . . . (guest's name) . . .

Eustis of Washington, D. C , and Warrington, The mistletoe was hung Va., and Mr. Albert Kornfeld of New York By the doorway with care City . . . the latter is editor of House and In hopes that her dream man Garden. The party all attended a dinner in Soon would be there!"

Georgetown, with Col. and Mrs. James McHugh as theit hosts.. . .

Such was the invitation that the deb set received for the party held from 8:30 to 1 o'clock . . . with Charlotte Ewald and Jay' .Jackson as hosts.

Charlotte is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. B. Ewald of King George street . . . Jay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer M. Jackson, ANNAPOLIS Jr., of Franklin street.

LOCAL ISSOCIATIOMS

GOINGS ON Capt. Paul R. Heineman, USN, and Mrs. Heineman celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, 26 November. The captain came down from New York where he's chief of staff and aide to Admiral Thomas Kinkaid, Atlantic Reserve Fleet. . .

The Heineman's have a house on Duke of Gloucester street . . . she is the hospitality chairman for the Naval Academy Women's Club.

Now in Martinique is Mrs. Arthur D. Condon of London Town Terrace, near Annapolis . . . she's the wife of Capt. Condon, USN (Ret.), now a Washington lawyer.

Mrs. Condon is visiting her son and daughter-in-law and new grandson . . . the son is Frederick Drum Hunt, American Consul for all French possessions in the Caribbean area and formerly American consul at Mexico.

She flew from New York, with stops in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands . . . at the latter she'll visit Vice Admiral Robert C. Giffin, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Giffin, who have a farm near Annapolis . . . and will remrn around the sixth of January.

Before she left, Mrs. Condon attended a reception for the Women's National Press Club and the American Newspaper Women's Club in Washington . . . with Mrs. George Mesta as hostess . . .

The Misses Elizabeth Considine and Matie Fagin of Sydney, Australia, have been visiting Comdr. and Mrs. John E. La Couture of Harundale . . . whom they met in Sydney during the war . . . and they've also visited Comdr. and Mrs. John Amory—she's the former Judy Mills also of Sydney . . .

Comdr. Luis Recart, naval attache to the Chilean Embassy, and Senor de Recart, were guests of Prof, and Mrs. Angel CabrilloVazquez this month . .. other guests have been Mrs. Helene L. Granbery, also of Washington, and Miss Florence Higgins of Lansdowne, Pa. Capt. and Mrs. Harry A. Baldidge entertained in their Wardour home for Mr. Robert Ripley and his party from "Believe-It-orNot's" Chinese junk, Mon Lei, which visited the Academy . . .

Mr. Samuel Brooke of Southgate avenue has flown to California where he will spend the winter with his brother-in-law and sister.

A new Chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association was founded on October 22, when Alumni on duty in the Severn River Naval Command foregathered with other resident alumni in Alumni House for the purpose of electing officers. The election followed discussion of the proposed By-Laws for the chapter that had previously been prepared by a committee, headed by Captain R. A. Hall.

Cerxain provisions incorporated in the tentative By-Laws provoked fairly heated discussion pro and con with a minority in favor of immediate adoption with the understanding that amendments as needed could be made later. The majority feeling, however, was to consider the By-Laws as operative only until further discussion and final vote at the Chapter meeting on the first Wednesday in December.

Meanrime, all Annapolis alumni have been supplied with a copy of the tentative ByLaws so that study in advance will lead to amendments as deemed necessary on vote-day, December 3rd.

Balloting for President resulted in a majority for Captain Robert B. Pirie (AVH), Head of Aviation, Naval Academy. Captain J. M. P. Wright of the Post Graduate School was elected Vice President and Professor Wm. E. Farrell, U.S.N.A. 1908, now attached to Steam Department, was elected SecretaryTreasurer.

A Council of five members to serve for one year was elected as follows: Captains Frederick V. McNair, E. B. Almy, L. S' Brown, W. J. Giles, and R. B. Spencer.

President Pirie was authorized to name certain members for other duties such as Public Relations. For this post, he appointed Commander Louis J. Gulliver.

It was voted to meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Annual dues of $2.00 were approved in a show of hands vote.

The Annapolis Chapter foregathered for their monthly meeting on December 3rd at Alumni House with Capt. Bob Pirie, President, in the Chair, The primary purpose of the meeting which was to discuss and vote on proposed By-Laws, was accomplished with the result that the "new ship" is commissioned and in service.

The By-Laws, which in general conform to

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the provisions of the National Alumni Association, also grant Associate Membership to members of the civilian faculty of the U. S. Naval Academy and Navy Post Graduate School. In general, the question of membership (regular, associate, and honorary) was carefully considered by all members present.

The By-Laws which are deemed to be an excellent piece of work were prepared by a committee headed by Capt. R. A. Hall and later thoroughly considered by President Pirie and the Chapter Council, made up of Captains F. V. McNair, '03; E. B. Almy, '07; L. F. Brown, '16; Wm. J. Giles, Jr., '31; and Ross B. Spencer, '41.

Capt. J. M. P. 'Wright, '24, is Vice President of the Chapter and Professor Wm. E. Farrell, '10, is Secretary and Treasurer.

BOSTON The regular monthly meeting of the Naval Academy Graduates Association of Boston was held as usual, the first Wednesday of the month, (5 November) at the Boston City Club, 14 Somerset Street.

It was a pleasure to welcome back to Boston, our good friend. Earl Major (Capt., USNR), who is taking time out from a Florida rerirement.

Those present were: H. E. Cook, '01, Capt., USN-Ret.; Austin S. Kibbee, '03, Cdr., USNR; Hugh Allen, '06, Cdr., USN-Ret.; Harold R. Keller, '11, Capt., USNR; E. M. Major, '16, Capt., USNR; W. E. Haycock, '22, Capt., USNR; Stanley PuUen, "22; Alvan Fisher, '22, Capt., USNR; H. G. Brousseau, '24; Hunter Robinson, '24; E. C. Burchett, '24, Capt., USN-Ret.; G. C. King, '24; R. H. Wescott, '37, Cdr., USNR; R. F. Ockley, Jr., '39, Lt. (jg), USN-Ret.; and Maurice C. Orbeton, Jr., '45.

G. C. KING,

Secretary.

CLEVELAND The Cleveland Branch, U.S.N.A.A., held its regular business-luncheon meeting on November 19 at Hotel Carter. Attendance included two guests—Capt. J. M. Mclsaac, '23 and Cdr. S. B. Wright, '31, Public Information Bureau, Ninth Naval Distria. Both guests were in Cleveland in connection with the presentation of submarine U.S.S. GAR to the Cleveland Naval Reserve.

Capt. Herman Frericks, Commanding Officer, Cleveland Naval Reserve, extended an open invitation to all members and their friends to attend the presentation ceremonies at U. S. Coast Guard Pier, 1:45 p.m., November 21, attendant to the transfer of U.S.S. GAR from the U. S. Navy to U. S. Naval Reserve.

Following the ceremony a tour of inspection was planned for those who so desired.

The following announcements were made

by President Matmcci: l.In response to the 1948 Lucky Bag's editor's letter please be advised that advertising subscriptions are being solicited and our assistance is requested in this connection. Contract forms and prices may be obtained by interested parties by calling the secretary.

2. Those interested in purchasing desk size memo calendars for 1948, including photographs of Academy life, eithet for their own use or as gifts, may have full information by contacting the secretary.

3. Nomination and election of a Vice Presi-

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dent is scheduled for next meeting.

Members attending were as follows: E. J. Bacher, '29; W. D. David, '21; R. H. Dombey, '23; H. Frericks, Capt., USNR, H. C. Haynsworth, '30, Caot. (SC), USN; T. Earle Hipp, RADM (SC)^ USN; J. E. Hollis, '38; G. A. Mattucci, '24; J. 1. Mingay, '37; A. Olah, '38; H. L. Sargent, '32; C. A. Schipfer, '08; W A. Swanston, '20; J. F. Tenney, Cdr. (SC), USN,'31.

The next regular meeting will be held at Hotel Carter at 12 noon, December 17. Out of town members and guests are cordially invited.

Following the inaugural lead last year, an Army-Navy football game broadcast party was held again this year. As a number of our group proceeded to Philly to see the game first hand, attendance was smaller this year—twentythree being present. A luncheon was served prior to the game in the upstairs club rooms of the Hickory Grill. One of our guests made the plays more vivid by plotting them on a blackboard. Following the game all joined in an old-fashioned song fest. Those present included—Mr. and Mrs. W. D. David. '21, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Jewett, '23, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mattucci, '24, J. I. Mingay, '37 A. S. Morton, '39, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Nelson, '15, Mr. and Mrs. A. Olah, '38, H. L. Sargent, '32, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Schipfer, '08, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sheldon, '21, and the Sheldons' guests, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Clark, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Corson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith.

A. SIDNEY MORTON,

Secretary.

case. It will be at die Park Lane Hotel, Denver, and once again we extend a most cordial invitation to any visitors in this region to join From the Colorado Chapter, to all hands, our very best wishes for a happy holiday season, and the best of everything for the new year.

HOUSTON The Houston, Texas, alumni, grads and former Midshipmen, and guests, with their ladies, listened in on the Army-Navy game on Saturday, 29 November, from 1200 to 1600. Telegrams had been sent by die Secretary to the Navy team and the Brigade of Midshipmen and all present were in good spirits. Cocktails and sandwiches were served.

Among rhose present: Commander Heinle Stolz, USN-Ret., '24, Dick Playter, '24, Ray Hamilton, '25, Bill Ford, '29, Adrian Elder, '33, Joe Spangler, '23, and special guest Major Cleburne McCauley, USMC-Ret. After the game the small group gathered around the piano and sang old Navy songs which helped to disperse some of the gloom caused by the one-sided score.

The job of Aaing Secretary was assumed

by Bill Ford, '29, which job was relinquished

by Joe Spangler, '23, due to pressure of personal business. An election of officers was postponed due to lack of attendance at this meeting. Regular meetings in the future are being scheduled.

KANSAS

CITY

The initial meeting of the Kansas City Chapter of the United States Naval Academy COLORADO Alumni Association was held at noon at the The Colorado Chapter wallowed safely University Club, on December 1. The followthrough another of its small but select meet- ing members were present: ings on Tuesday, 25 November, at the Park H. T. Brian, '25; W. L. Evans, '26; J. C. Lane Horel, in Denver. Thirteen members Ferguson, Jr., '45; R. W. Holt, '12; C. N. spent a pleasant evening reminiscing and Hubbard, '24; P. L. Humphrey, '29; E. H, stowing away fried chicken. The business Logan, '23; Jozach Miller, IV, '39; J. G. Speer, meeting was brief and to the point. We were '24; V. B. Tate, '23; J. E. Taylor, '37; E. J. all proud of our parliamentary improvement. Titus, '22; G. R. Turner, '22; W. W. WittenMembers attending were: Allen, R. N. berger, '42; Junius Yates, '09.

(1925), Bain, W. J. (1934), Helmkamp, E. The following officers were elected: R. W. F. (1920), Hoerner, H. L. (1927), Horner, Holt, President; Junius Yates, Vice-President; R. B. (1907), Lewis, J. M. (1930), Monta- J. E. Taylor, Secretary; Jozach Miller, IV, griff, B. P. (1926), Sullivan, P. V. (1919), Treasurer.

Todd, G. L. (1925), Ward, H. J. (1927), It was decided to hold future meetings Zinn, R. T. (1922), Stiles, A. G. (1930), on the second Monday of each month, at the Gawf.J. L. (1946).

University Club.

Conversation inevitably turned to the imThere was no formal program for the meetpending Army-Navy game, and a little get- ing. Captain R. W. Holt (USNR) acted as together was arranged at the Naval Officers' Chairman and outlined the organizational purClub to have lunch and listen to the annual pose of the Club. Captain Viaor B. Tate riot. As a footnote, it might be pointed out (USN) who is local inspector-instructor for that the game was duly listened to and the the USNR, talked briefly on matters of genresults noted. This Chapter does not feel it eral interest. necessary to mention the outcome. To make J. E. TAYLOR, matters worse there was a similar gathering Secretary. of the local West Point Association just rwo LOS ANGELES doors away, and after the final gun there were This letter has one outstanding virtue, it a few financial transactions—all to out disis nearly my last. It is just as well for I appear advantage. to be coming apart at the seams, as you will The nominating committee submitted their note by the next paragraph. nominations for local officers for the year First and foremost, I wish to apologize to 1948. Election will be held at the December Bob Henderson publicly, humbly and sinceremeeting and the slate of those who will be ly. He, like a great many others who attend at the helm next year will be reported in this these monthly functions, has asked time and column next month. time again that we continue the custom of Because of the proximity of Christmas, it standing and introducing ourselves. And to was voted that the December meeting be ad- him and to all others, 1 have promised that vanced one week and held on the 16th in- this custom will be continued. And with equal stead of the 23rd as would normally be the facility, I forget it each time and remember

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the omission when 1 am half way home.

As your representative, 1 attended the Navy Day luncheon given by Mr. Asa V. Call, the Chairman of the Navy League. As you know, we were privileged to hear Vice Admiral Spruance, whose speech was partially quoted in the daily press. I believe that never before have I seen and heard a speaker whose very presence radiates such masterly control of his subject, whose calm exposition carries complete conviction, and who is capable of presenting a complex muddle so that even 1 understand it.

It is hoped that this organization will take a more a a i v e part in the Navy Day programs of next and future years. Here is one place where we can be of definite service to the community and the Navy.

As advertised, the November luncheon at the Biltmore was reserved for the report of the Nominating and Eleaion Committee for officers of this Association for 1948 and for nominations from the floor. The Committee, consisting of Howard F. Kingman, ' 1 1 , Chairman, and J. C. Arnold, '14, R. McC. Beanfield, '08, G. Fitzhugh, '22 and C. H . W a n t , '13, members, submitted the following slate for 1948: For President . ,R. McC. Beanfield, ' 0 8 * Vice-President . .Elwood A. Teague, '29 Seaetary A. W . Buffington, '22 Treasurer W . W . Fineman, '16 * N o t e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W e have it on good authority that Beanie did not nominate himself.

There were no nominations from the floor.

Mail bailors are now being prepared and will be distributed to all members in good standing in the near future. If you do not receive a bailor it will indicate that our records show that you have not paid your dues.

These ballots provide a space for write-in candidates for each office. T h e result of the elections will be announced by the Committee not later than December 15th.

Fred Pierce, '22, the West Coast VicePresident of the National Organization, presented the current and somewhat dolorous but not unique financial situation of the National Association. In short, no dough, or anyway not enough. Now, 1 am well aware that a fellow gathers no friends when he makes unfavorable statements, yet I feel that it is well to say that some part of this is their own fault. I feel very strongly that the support of the National Organization is best fostered by the local chapters and only in recent months has there been any real indication that the National Organization wishes to use the local chapters as they are ready, willing and able to be used. W e are ready and anxious to collect and forward to the National Organization dues and subscriptions to SHIPMATE, when called upon to do so. It was unanimously agreed to forward to the Alumni House Committee S50.00 for such use as they may care to make of it.

Final arrangements for the Army-Navy Game Broadcast have been completed. Our West Point opposite numbers are heartily in accord with Allen Center, U. S. Naval Base, Terminal Island, as the scene of the crime.

The Naval Base authorities have been most kind and helpful in lending their heartiest cooperation. T h e broadcast will be held at Allen Center, Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. T h e Club is equipped with loud speakers in each room, namely, the Lounge, the Reception Room, the Chart Room,

JANUARY,

1948

the Patio, the Porch, the Sand Bar and the Main Bar. They will all be in operation. There will be no receiving line and no formal charting of the game by blackboard. Simply come in your best bib and tucker, with your ladies and your guests, and circulate about. As guests of the Association, we have invited the various speakers to our gatherings during the year and certain public-spirited citizens whose efforts in the interest of the Navy have been outstanding. They are: Mr. Eric Pridonoff, Former Intelligence Officer and U. S. Embassy Staff member.

Mr. Rupert Hughes, noted author and historian.

T h e Honorable Dr. Yiseng Kiang, Consul General of the Republic of China.

Mr. W . G. Paul, President of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange.

The Honorable W . W . Bradley, Jr., Member of Congress.

Mr. Eugene W . Biscailuz, The Amazing and Honorable Sheriff of Los Angeles Counry.

Mr. Asa V. Call, Chairman of Navy League.

T h e local Presidents of the Marine Corps League, Naval Reserve Officers Association, etc., if we are able to locate them.

In view of the lack of a receiving line and the informal nature of the gathering (what am I saying?.), it is hoped that each member will act as a Committee of One to insure that these gentlemen and their guests are cordially received and know of our appreciation of their efforts.

A buffet luncheon will be served at the cost of $1.50 or thereabouts.

Announcements and return cards will be in the mail shortly. Please return them as soon as possible. It is important that we know how many are to attend.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank each member for the particularly fine cooperation each has given the Association in the past year. W i t h o u t it, we could not have had the genuinely fine response that has typified this year's activities.

Respectfully, W I L B U R F. BROUN,

Lawlor, '47, D . J. McFariand, ' 3 1 , Cdr. H . J. Mecklenburg, '35, Capt. W . J. Mullins, ' 2 3 , E, F. Pionowski, '40, Lt. Cdr. W . P. Reisenberg, '38, Lt, Cdr. T. S. Roderick, ' 4 1 , A. W .

Schneider, '23, Byron Spear, '22, Lt. Cdr. R. F. Trudeau, ' 4 1 , L. V. VanLaanen, ' 4 3 , M. J. VanLeenwen, ' 2 3 , G. L. Wallace, '23, and J. H . W h e e l e r , J r . , ' 4 5 .

It is customary to gather and shake for the drinks a few times before dinner. Following dinner any business which might come up is taken care of and a fine movie is usually provided for entertainment through the kindness of Captain Mullins.

Then after all have had a chance to catch up on the latest scuttlebutt and a couple or more after dinner drinks the gathering breaks upNext on the schedule is a big get-together at the University Club for "Beat Army" day.

Any members getting up our way are cordially invited to join us.

SAN

FRANCISCO

Our regular monthly stag dinner meeting was held on December 3rd at the Commissioned Officers' Club, U. S. Naval Station, Treasure Island, 83 attending. Clyde King, President, presided.

The class of 1921 carried off top honors for attendance with 9 present. T h e class of 1931 was runner-up, with 5 classmates present Sammy Bradbard, promoter of 1923 attendance, says, " W e could have had the biggest representation had the other 5 who signed up shown u p ! " All hands were sorry to hear the announcement that John S. "Indian Joe" Graham, '98, one of our staunchest members, had been in an automobile accident the middle of November. There were no broken bones fortunately, but his strong constitution suffered from shock. W e were encouraged to learn that he is now out of the hospital and we hope to see him on deck at our January 7th dinner meeting to start the 1948 year by viewing

President.

MILWAUKEE During the summer months with members off on vacations and one thing and another attendance at our regular monthly meetings dropped off considerably. T h e new season opened in October however, with a fine mrnout for the election of new officers. Results of the election for the new year were as follows: President, Fred W . Kurfess, ' 1 1 ; Vice President, Robert R. Anderson, ' 3 3 ; SecretaryTreasurer, Jim Wheeler, Jr., '45.

The members also elected a committee of four to act as council, they were: Capt. W . J. Mullins, USN, ' 2 3 ; Charles W . Givan, '22; C. R. (Jerry) Braun, '39; Donald A. Cameron, '24.

Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p m . at the Alonzo Cudworth Post, 1756 North Prospect Avenue. Those in regular attendance are: R. R. Anderson, ' 3 3 , H. M. Blume, '22, C. R. Braun, '39, D. A. Cameron, '24, G. W . Chipley, '37, D. Christiansen, '44, N . E. Croft, '39, F J Donahue, '26, K. C. Downey, '17, R. M. Furber, '28, W . S. Gates, '29, R. K. Gess, '44, C W . Givan, '22, E. B. Hough, '15, J. W .

Illingworth, '47, W . F. Kurfess, ' 1 1 , E. P.

Special trains or cars to the ArmyNavy game in Philadelphia were handled by the New York and Washington Chapters of the Association and the Alumni House in Annapolis. T h e New York Association ran a solid train on which 920 seats were sold; the Washington group had several cars which were attached to one of the Pennsylvania Specials; and the Alumni House had one car for our alumni in Annapolis, which was attached to the Official train which was run by the B&O under the auspices of the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

This special train and these special cars afforded the members of the Alumni Association an excellent service and a means of traveling to and from the game in comfort and in the company of others of our alumni.

A vote of confidence and a hearty "well done" is due Bill Strachan, '19, of the New York Association; Arthur Tarantino, ' 3 5 , of the Washington group; and Pug Crawford, '20, of Annapolis, for having rendered this service to our members.

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the movies of the 1947 Army and Navy foot- S. H . Harrison, '28; W . J. Richter, '29; A. ball game, which T o m Hamilton is sending W . Straborg, '29; Frank L. Robinson, '30; us.

Bill Stewart, '30; F. R. Brace, ' 3 1 ; J o h n MatOur Guest Speaker this evening was J. F. thew, ' 3 1 ; T. C. Phifer, ' 3 1 ; F. S. Steinke, ' 3 1 ; Smith, Sales Manager, Great Western Divi- F. U. Weir; Sammy Bradbard, '34; Malcolm sion, T h e Dow Chemical Company. H e re- M. Champlin, '34; V. C. Nichols, '34; W . H . turned in September, 1947, from a 4 months' Lloyd, '35; C. S. Sharrocks, '35; Jack Noel, business trip to Europe. His subject was "Im- â&#x20AC;˘36; W . H. Worden, '39; Ralph W . Shearer, pressions of Europe in 1947." ' 4 1 ; R. D. Norton, ' 4 3 ; Douglas Y. MunnikH e related his difficulties with blocked cur- huysen, '44. rencies and told about the hardships the peoOur San Francisco stag dinner meetings are ple are suffering. It was realized from the out- held monthly at the Commissioned Officers set of his talk that he was an excellent ob- Club, Treasure Island, on the first Wednesday server, and a man of sound judgment. After of every month. All Alumni of the Naval graduating from Mississippi State College in Academy and their friends are cordially in1913, he was exposed to educational influ- vited to attend. ences at Illinois College, Harvard, and the University of California. In 1917 he became a 2nd Lt. of Infantry, spending IV2 years SEATTLE overseas during World W a r I. Five years T h e regular meeting of the United States later he transferred to the Chemical Warfare Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at B.O.Q. of the United States Naval Base, Service, and, in 1928, resigned.

Mr. Smith has a host of friends in Europe, Pier 9 1 , Seattle, on Monday, December 1st.

In the absence of the president, the meeting particularly in France. H e is especially proficient in the French language. Although not was presided over by B. B. Cassels, vice-presiFrench, he is the President of the French dent.

After dinner Commander Howard C. Duff Club. Recently he was decorated by the French Government with the Cross of Chevalier of announced that he is in charge of the Naval Reserve training in this district; that it has The Legion of Honor.

The speaker also is the President of the come to his attention that there are several Gourmet Club. H e told us what he had to candidates for the Naval Academy who are eat at various places and the ourageous prices! enrolled as students in various educational inThe highest dinner with a half-botde of wine stitutions in Seattle and that these candidates cost $35.00 for himself and his wife. And, we are in a position where they are not required to take entrance examinations for the Academy eat better in San Francisco. but they will be required to take substantiatFollowing a most interesting talk, the speak- ing examinations in English and mathematics er was bombarded with questions about the and that upon investigation it has developed black market and a variety of other subjects, that it is desirable that several eligible candiuntil Clyde finally and reluctantly terminated dates have private tutoring for two hours a the question period. day, five days a week for the eighteen weeks Guests present included: J. F. Smith, Guest intervening between now and the time of the Speaker; George P. Heiskann, Graduate of the examinations. Commander Duff further said Imperial Russian Naval Academy, 1922; Gar- that private tutors charge at the rate of $3.00 ner Smirh; R. W . Cassady; W m . E. Hague; per hour and that the physical facilities of T o m V. Blankenburg, UCLA, '32; Leon Boi- the Naval Reserve Sation would be available ler, U. S. Maritime Academy, King's Point, for any tutoring that might be arranged for.1942; C. A. Carlson, Capt., CEC, USN, Ret.; A general discussion followed regarding Charles T. Chapman; B. A. Coursault, Villa- Commander Duff's suggestion, after which nova, '20; T. D . Dufour; T. M. Lilienthal, the presiding officer appointed Commander Stanford, '34; R. B. Gayle, Col., USA, Ret.; Bob Fravel as a committee of one to make Jim Moore, W . Va., '25; H. Z. Nyland, Mich., further investigation in regard to private tutor'28; N . L. Portello, M D , Marquette, '46; ing for prospeaive candidates to the Academy.

C. S. Renwick, Jr.; Charles H . Urban; George The presiding officer then introduced as Smallman, Capt., SC, USN, Ret., through new members of the Association: T. C. Foutz, whose kind offices and long-standing friend- '21; J. B. Danhoff, '27; and E. T. Collins, ship with the speaker we obtained our Guest '23, who have recently established residence Speaker; Herbert D . Walter, Stanford, '00; in this area.

Russel Warrick, San Francisco Law School, The presiding officer then introduced Mr. '32.

Leon Brigham, Director of Athletics of the Members present included the following: Seattle Schools, who was speaker of the eveH M. Gleason, '99; George M. Baum, '04; ning. Mr. Brigham was an athlete during his Koland Riggs, '04; H, E. Kays, '05; E. D. school years and gave a most interesting talk Washburn, Jr., '06; W . F. Lafrenz, '07; Pat on the benefits of, and effects of athletics in' Schelling, '07; Haller Belt, '08; Leo Lindley, the schools of the country.

'09; P. W . Northeroft, '09; R. C Ryan, '10; Ballots for the election of a new Board of B. Saunders Bullard, ' 1 1 ; C. G. McCord, ' 1 1 ; Directors for 1948 were then passed to the C D. Edgar, '12; John Falge, '12; Neil H. members. After the ballots had been collected Geisenhoff, '13; H. W . Pillsbury, ' 1 3 ; H . V. the presiding officer announced the results to "Doe" Wiley, '15; D. Browne, '17; Ned be as follows: Marbourg, '17; W . J. Morcott, '17; E. M. Directors for one year term: Frank StroSenn, '17; H . W . Need, '18; Geo. E, Ross, hecker, '24; Harry Leonard, '14; Eric Barr, ' 1 1 .

'18; P. E. Howell, ' 2 1 ; A. L. Main, ' 2 1 ; G. C. Directors for two-year term: Bert Cassels, Miller, ' 2 1 ; Kent H. Power, ' 2 1 ; W . F. Ram- '22; Kenneth Borgen, '24; W . J. Colson, '40. sey, ' 2 1 ; Jim Reisinger, ' 2 1 ; Lowden Jessup, Directors for rhree-year term: W . E ParkJr., ' 2 i ; Ray F. Yager, ' 2 1 ; H. L. Fudge, '22; er, '35; E. L. Bush, ' 4 1 ; W . R. Carter,''22.

Clyde King, '22; C. J. MeWhinnie, '22; P. Those present at the meeting were: Robert D . Parcells, '22; E. R. Duncan, ' 2 3 ; Roy Kim- E Brown, '38; E. T. Collins, '23; Kenneth bell, '26; E. P. Burton, '28; D. S. Gordon, '28; Borgen, '24: John W . Brady, '24; E. D.

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Poole, ' 2 1 ; Scherer, '22; Nick Carter, '22; F. M. Christiansen; E. L. Bush, ' 4 1 ; C. D. Emory, ' 2 1 ; B. B. Cassels, '22; Lewis L. Stedman, '15; Robert R. Fox, Jr., '22; Robert L Fravel, '27; J. H . Elsom, '39; V. R. Adcins, '43; H . C. Duff, ' 3 3 ; J. B. Danhoff', '27; T. C. Fauntz, '27; H . L. Tallman, '27; W . A. Wiley, '96; Cy Taylor; Eric Barr, ' 1 1 ; Robert W .

Merrick, Jr., '26; Ted C. White, '25; W . E. Parker, '35.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

LEWIS L. STEDMAN,

Secretary.

The monthly meeting of the Seattle chapter was held on Monday, November 3, 1947.

After the cocktail hour and an equally enjoyable dinner, the meeting was called to order

by Frank Strohecker, President. "Curley" Harris of the Alumni Association of the University of Washington gave a brief talk concerning the movies taken of the Lake Washington Regatta last summer. Mr. "Pete" Higgins also of the University of Washington Alumni Association explained the technical aspeas of producing the film.

T h e guest speaker of the evening was the vvforld-renowned crew coach, Al Ulbrickson, who gave a historical account of the development of the Poughkeepsie Regatta and the Lake Washington Regatta.

Two films were shown: "The Lake Washington Regatta" and the Navy produced film on life at the Naval Academy. These are outstanding films and were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Those present at the meeting were: guests, Al Ulbrickson, "Curley" Harris, "Pete" Higgins and Ken Easter, all of the Alumni Association, University of Washington. Members present were: W . E. Madden; W . R. Carter; J. L. Walker; B. B. Cassels; P. W . Mourer, Jr.; W h i t e ; Joseph Baer; W . A. Wiley, '96; H. B. Berry; C. D . Emory, ' 2 1 ; G. H Fort, '12; F. A. Strohecker, '24; D . Fravel, ' 2 1 ; W . J. Colson, '40; E. L. Bush, ' 4 1 ; H . L. Tallman, '27; W . Parker, '35; C. D . Jewell, Jr., '45; M. T. Wilcox, '49; K. R. Borgen, '24; J. W .

Brody, '24; J. C. Brown, ' 2 3 ; H . Coldwell, '20; M. J. Luosey, ' 3 3 ; and Fred Christiansen.

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H O R I Z O N S • • > have been revealed by Martin research engineers. As in the past, Martin will continue to produce advanced-design aircraft and other specialized technical equipment for our Military Services. Look to Martin for great advances in rocketry . . . electronics . . . rotary-wing a i r c r a f t . . . jet propulsion . . . trans-sonic speeds . . . plastics . . . advanced-design aircraft . . . and in other far-reaching fields. T h e Glenn L. Martin Company, Baltimore 3, Maryland,

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