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U. 5. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION JULY-AUGUST 1969

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Executive Director W. F. FITZGERALD, JR., '21 RAdm. USN (Ret.)

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Assistant to the Executive Director RICHARD A. TEEL, '36 Capt. USN (Ret.)

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July-August 1969

Vol. 32

Editor R. B. DERICKSON '33 Capt. USN (Ret.) Editorial Assistant NANCY MORELAND

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by RAdm. E. A. Rodgers, MMA

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MAINE CONTRIBUTION . i{'u3iA .-^3-=".' Ja^','3fe

TO THE MERCHANT NAVY .^^^^m^mMs^m^^m^m^ Castine, the Maine Maritime Academy and the STATE OF MAINE

by RAdm. E. A. Rodgers, MMA

nPHE USS CONSTITUTIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Old Ironsides"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;still displays Old Glory very proudly as she lies alongside at the Boston Naval Shipyard, a major tourist attraction for "The Hub" visitor. But she serves as much more than just a historical relic; this grand old ship is a constant reminder that sea power has been an essential element in keeping our nation free from foreign aggression for nearly 200 years.

Our history books provide a wide coverage of naval triumphs and heroes but one has to research the story behind the early navy to learn that the experienced men vi^ho fathered and built our naval tradition had earlier learned the ways of the sea from sailing fishing boats and merchant vessels on the trade routes of the world.

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Our first naval Commander in Chief, appointed by the Naval Committee of Congress in November, 1775, was Esek Hopkins, an elderly merchant skipper who had followed the sea for forty years. John Paul Jones, a Scotsman by birth, first sailed as a ship's boy at the age of 13 and at the age of 21 received his first command as master of the brig JOHN. Practically all of the famous names associated with our revolutionary navy, including John Barry, John Manley, Nicholas Biddle, Lambert Wickes, John Young, Gustavus Conyngham and Edward Preble, were experienced in the fishing or merchant trades. Likewise during the next 40 years, through the wars with Tripoli and the British in 1812, the men who distinguished themselves in naval actions were men of similar backgrounds. Isaac Hull had two years' experience in the coastal trade and was wrecked on the Irish coast during his first deep water trip. William Bainbridge shipped to Europe at 15, sailed as first mate in the Dutch trade at 18 and as master at 19. Isaac Chauncey, David Porter and Charles Stewart were all accomplished seamen while still teenagers.

Ocean bounded, our young nation soon realized that seaborne trade was essential to survival and development. Thus shipbuilding and overseas commerce rapidly became a thriving industry around which much of our east coast economy and culture were fashioned. Survival of this vital industry was paramount and our early navy developed primarily to protect our merchantmen against pirates, privateers, and foreign men of war.

Two years after the American Revolution and its audacious challenge to British sea power, the last remaining ship of the Continental Navy was sold and converted into a merchantman. Soon thereafter our commerce, no longer protected by the Royal Navy, encountered new perils窶認rench privateers and Algerian pirates. Congress realized that something had to be done and in 1794 it authorized the acquisition of six ships and the start of a permanent navy for the United States.

This was a beginning but too little to gain the respect of the Algerian Dey or the British. Continued harassment of our merchantmen by these foreign seagoing forces provided justification for a stronger navy and another opportunity to demonstrate the value of sea power. Since those early days, through periods of war and peace, we have had a series of ups and dovms for both the navy and the merchant marine.

Fortunately their combined forces, representing our sea power, have been maintained at a level worthy of world-wide respect.

Each service has supported the other in various ways and this reciprocal reliance has not been altered by modern technology窶馬or will it be in the future. Strategic planners fully recognize that the success of overseas land and naval operations depends on adequate logistic support, much of which must be provided by a ready and effective merchant marine.

At the same time the merchant ships must be protected by the navy. For the first 100-odd years of our country's history the exchange of personnel between merchant and naval ships provided a working understanding and relationships which were conducive to a better knowledge and appreciation by both services.

Now, however, except for periods of wartime emergencies there is very little flow or exchange of personnel and it appears that our complete concept of sea power has suiTered to some extent. Men of the navy and merchant marine today are relatively ignorant of the other's procedures, problems, modes of operation and capabilities.

Speaking from firsthand experience as a career naval officer and now after more than four years of close association with the maritime industry, I know that the above statement certainly has applied to me and to most of my associates on both sides of the sea power team. This is perhaps the real reason for my writing this article.

I should at least like to present the Maritime Academy story, generate additional support for the rebuilding of our floundering merchant marine and, hopefully, stimulate some action toward promoting closer working relationships between the two services at the ship officer level.

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The STATE OF MAINE lies at her Academy berth. Formerly the SS A N C O N , she was built for the government owned and operated Panama Railroad Company, became a veteran of many major actions In World War II and now provides real on the job training for future Merchant Marine officers.

A FTER the Naval Academy was established and accepted, it became apparent to some officials, particularly a now renowned naval officer, Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce, that there should be a formal training school for merchant marine officers. Commander Luce crusaded for several years attempting to enlist support of influential men for the establishment of a nautical training school. In 1866, while Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy, he wrote to prominent citizens of New York and Boston stating that, in addition to providing the necessary training for future merchant marine officers, a nautical college would elevate the character of personnel and provide a reserve for emergencies. On November 12, 1872, Commander Luce submitted his views to the Secretary of the Navy on the need for training schools for both navy enlisted men and merchant marine officers. In July of 1873 he was ordered to New York to consult with the Board of Education with reference to the establishment of a nautical training school. Finally on June 20, 1874, Congress passed the "Maritime Schools Act" encouraging the establishment of public maritime schools and authorizing the use of a suitable vessel of the navy as a nautical school and the detailr ing of officers of navy as superintendents of, or instructors in, such school^.

Commander Luce was then authorized to fit out at the Boston Navy Yard the old sloop of war ST. MARY'S destined for the Nautical School of New York. He personally sailed this ship to New York, delivering her to the Executive Committee on the Nautical School of New York City. On July 11, 1875, our first nautical school ship was opened.

The Academy Is administered along military lines.

Pennsylvania organized its school in 1889 (later closed, shortly after World War I I ) and Massachusetts followed suit in 1891. Forty years later, in 1929, California Maritime Academy was founded to meet the growing need for this type of school on the west coast. In 1941 Maine opened up a similar opportunity for its young men to continue the state's seafaring tradition. Following the outbreak of World War II the federal academy at King's Point, Long Island, was established in 1942. Finally, Texas entered the picture in 1963 with an academy as a College of Texas A & M .

The school ship, where young cadets studied, trained, and lived, was the original concept for these academies, but with time and the build-up of the merchant marine during World War II there came a need for increased enrollments and shoreside support facilities. After the war, although programs were cut back in numbers, the academies established themselves as respected members of our higher education system.

Campuses and curriculum have developed along the lines of specialized nautical colleges where the school ship (except at King's Point) is maintained both as an essential laboratory and as the means of obtaining sea-going practical experience.

As one might expect, all the academies have similarities and dififerences although the missions are basically the same. Four academies ofifer four year programs while two, Massachusetts and California, provide three year courses. Broader academic offerings and accreditation are the primary reasons for the fourth year.

All six academies are subject to federal statutes and regulations administered by the Maritime Administration and Coast Guard. The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point is completely under federal jurisdiction whereas the state academies are primarily state institutions which have entered into certain agreements with the U. S. Government in return for some federal support. The government support to state academies is in four forms. A training ship is provided and an allocation of $125,000 per year is made available for the maintenance of this vessel. Students who qualify receive a subsidy of $50 per month and finally the institution receives an annual grant of $75,000 per year which may be used for general operations. Each of the academies has a naval science department much the same as the NROTC unit at colleges throughout the country. Students at King's Point receive congressional appointments as do the appointees to the armed services academies and they are enrolled as Midshipmen USNR. Graduates are commissioned as Ensign USNR. Students entering the state academies apply under normal college entrance procedures and are enrolled as Cadets, U. S. Maritime Service. Nearly all graduates receive commissions as Ensign USNR but, since federal authorities have no control over admissions, the Navy reserves the right to determine which graduates of the state academies shall receive commissions. Some accept direct commissions and active duty as Ensign USCGR.

The primary mission of all the maritime academies is to provide officers for our U. S. flag merchant ships and at the same time equip them with an understanding of naval procedures to permit efficient service with the Navy in time of war.

The U. S. Coast Guard, having certain statutory responsibilities for the safety of merchant ships, is the only agency authorized to administer examinations and issue documents to merchant ship officers. Consequently, the curriculum at all academies must be tailored to meet the requirements of the Coast Guard license examinations. Additionally, the Coast Guard requires the overall program to be at least three years in length with a minimum of six months sea time included.

Since the federal academy does not maintain a training ship, its students spend their sophomore year at sea aboard commercial shipsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;normally two students per ship. Although a student may successfully meet these requirements and even pass his license examinations, the Coast Guard will not issue his license until the school certifies that he has successfully completed the entire program. In effect this means that he has earned his degree. Thus the rewards of graduation are a BS degree, a merchant marine officer's license, a reserve commission in the Navy or Coast Guard, and a starting salary higher than the graduates of any other colleges in the country.

Although maritime academies have been in existence for over 100 years, the greater percentage of shipboard officers have progressed from the unlicensed to the licensed status "through the hawse pipe" (sometimes referred to as coming up from the fo'c'stleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;slang for "without benefit of formal education"). However, in recent years, with the technical advances such as the requirements for a raidar endorsement on the deck officer license, greatly increased wages for unlicensed personnel and union affiliated pensions, very few men are now taking this route.

With the build-up of our U. S. flag fleet to support the Vietnam operations a serious shortage of officers developed and the major officers' unions responded to the emergency by establishing their own schools with a much shortened curriculum. At this writing the supply and demand have fairly well stabilized so it remains to be seen whether union schools will continue. Fortunately, manpower studies indicate that officer personnel requirements will remain high for many years to come.

Various factors contribute to this continuing demand, such as the very high average age of present sea-going officers, retirement with pension after 20 years, long vacations (general practice aboard tankers now is one month paid vacation for every two months at sea), and the increasing opportunities throughout all shoreside elements of the maritime industry for academy graduates with a few years' sea experience. This last factor is one of the very encouraging aspects of the maritime academy program. The broader education, combined with this very practical training and experience, has enabled the graduate to take advantage of numerous shoreside opportunities in management, engineering, sales, marine insurance and inspection and shipyards.

The. academy placement officers are literally besieged with requests for graduates from an almost unimaginable variety of sources. The success of our product as officers in the Merchant Marine, Navy, Coast Guard, and in a variety of civilian occupations speaks for itself. Approximately ten percent of our 2,000 graduates have chosen to make the Navy or Coast Guard their careers.

We train officers for the sea and encourage them to make sea-going their careers. With rare exceptions 100 percent do go to sea upon graduation, but, with time, some follow other paths of opportunity and interest. Governor Curtis of Maine is a 1952 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and our recently appointed Maritime Administrator, Mr. Andrew Gibson, is a 1942 graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The significant point is that graduates are succeeding in many fields, continually proving that our mi.x of education and practical training is very valuable in the marketplace. and large the average naval officer does not quite underBYstand why the merchant ship is often slow to engage in an exchange of signal light messages and the average merchant SHIPMATE

officer fails to appreciate the problems of the navy aircraft carrier engaged in flight operations or ships engaged in r e plenishment operations and other maneuvers. I t simply adds up to the fact that the manning, routine practices, and missions are quite dififerent. T h e average good-sized freighter will have only about 50 men aboard and the new semi-automated ships are sailing with roughly 35 hands in the crew.

While they all carry a crew of unlicensed personnel filling billets in the same general category as the Navy's enlisted personnel the number of men in the crew of an average merchantman is small. Consequently the licensed officers a r e expected to know how to work with their hands. T h e life blood of the merchant service is cargo so the deck officer must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge of the handling, storage, and security of the pay load. T h e chief mate is even expected to handle routine medical problems requiring first aid treatment. T h e engineer officer not only must be able to run the plant but he must also be able to make normal equipment and machinery repairs including fabricating parts in the machine shop.

When a young Naval Academy graduate reports aboard his first ship he becomes a J . O . and generally must undergo certain on-the-job training and qualify before he is permitted to stand 0 . 0 . D . watch at sea. I n the merchant service the watch officer may have only been graduated from his academy within the past couple of days when he finds himself on the bridge with full responsibility. W h e n h e reports aboard ship with a third officer's license he is expected to be qualified as a top watch stander. T h e new third mate or diird engineer normally stands the eight to twelve watch at sea. In port the mate works cargo while the engineer works maintenance. Now if you happen to be the O.O.D. of a naval vessel conducting maneuvers as a merchant ship approaches at about 1000 some morning and the so-and-so doesn't answer your light, just remember that there are, most probably, only a helmsman and a young third mate on the bridge. W i t h no J.O.O.D., quartermaster, or signalman to call, and with radar and ships to watch, you might try to understand why t h e young mate is reluctant to engage a navy signalman even though he may have recently passed the exam at the required six words per minute. These minutiae about duties on a merchantman a r e inserted here so that one can better appreciate the different conditions aboard t h e respective ships and the need for very practical training programs at the maritime academies.

IV/TAINE Maritime Academy has a reputation for turning out young men who know how to work. Perhaps one principal reason for this lies in its history of financial sterility.

Economically speaking, Maine is not in the same category with the other states supporting maritime academies and consequently students have been required to perform chores that normally would be the work of a hired staff. Perhaps there is some virtue in poverty because this ability to, and attitude toward, work with hands and tools definitely stands out as one of the strong features of our program. Conversations at alumni homecomings always drift over to those memorable occasions when this class built the seawall, and that class created the athletic field or the other class put the three-inch gun mount in place. Governor Curtis, who by the way held the rate of cadet carpenter's mate during his student days at the academy, has frequently championed the work program which he claims is an excellent developer of good old common sense. T h e Academy has come a long way in 28 years and things a r e not quite as austere as during the early days but, in the name of training, we still require a great deal of student labor, particularly in the areas of general housekeeping, ship and small boat upkeep.

Before proceeding further I would like to straighten out one very common misconception about the state maritime academies. I t is surprising how many people think that those schools a r e free to the students. N o t s o ! T h e charges vary from state to state but at Maine the tuition, room, board and fees add up to $1,650 per year for in-state and $1,925 for out-of-state students. Uniforms and books average about $300 a year, so the total cost for in-state students is roughly $2,000 J U I Y - A U G U S T ,

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Cargo handling is a vital subject for prospective Merchant Marine officers.

a year. ( T h e federal subsidy of $50 per month reduces this to $1,400 per year.) These fees, together with some state support and the $75,000 a year federal grant, comprise our gross income. A maritime academy is a very expensive operation. T h e ship and crew have an enormous appetite for funds which is an element over and above the cost of running a college. Fitting the outgo to the income is an ever present problem.

After the usual requirements of crusading and lobbying, a state senator named Ralph Leavitt succeeded in getting legislative authorization in 1941 to establish the Maine Nautical School in Castine, Maine. Rear Admiral Douglas E. Dismukes, U S N ( R e t . ) , U S N A class of 1890, was selected as t h e superintendent and under his leadership the first class of 28 students started in a large frame house in October 1941 and graduated in May 1943. With the outbreak of World W a r I I the Navy moved in with instructors and money. T h e enrollment was rapidly expanded, students were designated midshipmen U S N R and the school moved into three brick buildings inherited from the late Eastern State Normal School. T h e second class entered in July 1942 and graduated 144 in October 1943. After the w a r the state resumed full control, the enrollment dropped to approximately 180 and the program was lengthened to three years. In 1958 the Navy rescinded the midshipman U S N R status and the students became cadets USMS. In 1960, with an enrollment of 350, the course was expanded to four years. Expanding t h e curriculum from three to four years in effect permitted the program to change from primarily one with a limited vocational emphasis to one with broader educational offerings and extracurricular activities while still maintaining the same professional courses and training.

Ted Rodgers is a native of Massachusetts. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state in 1936 and graduated with the class of 1940. A tour of duty in the LEXINGTON,

long enough to see World War II underway, was followed by assignment to the commissioning detail of the U S S COLUMBIA and then to flight

training. He won his wings at Pensacola in May 1943.

In 1949, after two years at Postgraduate School, Annapolis, and a year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he was awarded his Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Prior to his retirement from active duty in the Navy, Capt.

Rodgers served as Professor of Naval Science and Commanding Officer of the NROTC unit at Harvard University. Retiring in December 1964, he became RAdm. E. A. Rodgers, MMA, and Superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy where he is now a part of Maine's contribution to the Merchant Navy.

etc.—for duties ranging from painting ship and cleaning bilges j to repairing pumps arid overhauling cargo gear. In addition, ; cadet officer of the deck, quartermaster, and messenger watches ! are maintained 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outside of \ normal working hours, cadet engineering watches, boatswain ' mate, and a security squad are maintained. N o janitors are i employed for dormitories (including the ship where half the | 500 student body lives until new planned dorms are con- I structed) or in the dining hall. All students are required to j work or supervise a cleaning station, as well as eat breakfast, 1 between 0600 reveille and 0745 colors. Field day is held on \ Thursday afternoons and weekend liberty, except for the duty | company, is somewhat conditioned upon Friday's inspection, i T h e r e are no walls, fences, or campus police but merely a \ duty officer (all faculty wear uniforms and a r e required to ; stand watches), duty rates (stripers at the Naval Academy) j and a regulation book to keep the system in check outside of j normal working hours. Boys will be boys and we have the \ usual few who take chances, get caught, and pay the penalty ; in various ways but in 28 years they have yet to disturb the ; calm of the little town of Castine.

Normally cruises have been scheduled for approximately | nine weeks immediately following N e w Year's Day. T h e pre- j ceding holiday leave periods a r e scheduled so that some : students are always aboard for necessary watches, security, ; loading of the ship, and general cruise preparation.

When the Academy was small all hands cruised in the • school ship but now since we can handle only about two-thirds \ of the students in the STATE OF M A I N E , arrangements are

During training cruises the students perform every job aboard ship. Here we see some boiler maintenance.

The early classes during the war received their sea experience aboard the N e w York Academy training ship cruising in Long Island Sound. In 1946 we received the first training ship exclusively for Maine, T H E Y A N K E E STATE. N O W , after four changes of ships, we operate the STATE OF M A I N E , which was formerly the S S A N C O N , one of three sister ships built for the government owned and operated Panama Railroad Company. T h e A N C O N was also a command and communications ship in the Navy during World W a r I I , seeing action as an amphibious command flagship in the Mediterranean and at Normandy and as the official press ship covering the Japanese surrender ceremonies in the Pacific. She is an effective training ship with a grand and glorious history.

(Most of this writing is being done in stateroom no. 5 aboard the STATE OF M A I N E with 330 cadets, 2V2 classes, aboard as we a r e on the annual cruise steaming on the leg between San Juan, P . R., and Natal, Brazil. At this particular moment the watch has been set and the "pollywogs" a r e keeping a good lookout for Davy Jones as we approach the domain of Neptunus R e x . ) A S with all military institutions life begins for the new freshmen, "mugs," with a summer indoctrination which is very effective. Under the grinding hands of a select group of first and second classmen the new students are on the go continuously from 0500 to 2100 daily.

Classes start the Wednesday after Labor Day and the fall semester ends about 20 December. Except for final examination week, one section of about 25 to 30 freshmen and about 30 more from the three upper classes are excused from classes and report to the ship Mondays through Fridays in dungarees ready for work. They are assigned to the various ship's officers—engineer, first lieutenant, electrician, carpenter.

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made for the remiinder to cruise aboard commercial ships. 1 T h e objective is for each student to get four months sea time '{ in the training ship and two months aboard operating merchant j ships out of their four years at the Academy. This combina- \ tion works well and comes close to settling the arguments as j to whether the federal academy or state academy training | system is better. j Aboard the STATE OF M A I N E the students literally do all j the work under the supervision of staff and faculty officers.

Upper classmen perform tasks reserved for petty officers aboard naval vessels. They run the engineering plant and the j bridge watch, assist in the instruction and supervision of i mugs, and have responsibilities for the cleanliness and upkeep 1 of certain areas of the ship. T h e plan is to rotate students j among periods of watches, training, maintenance, and utility, j T h e utility chores include all the menial tasks such as mess I boys, room boys, laundry, scullery, mess decks, galley, etc.

The training sections are under the direct control and supervision of full time training officers. Daily assignments and cruise sea project workbooks must be completed to satisfactorily meet cruise requirements.

Following the cruise, the spring semester gets underway | in mid-March and runs until July 1st, except for the senior j class, whose commencement occurs in late May. Operations I are considerably curtailed in July when all except one-half I of the sophomore class and a few officers have a month's \ leave. Some students are always available for the routine j upkeep and security of the ship. T h e month of August is a j catch-all with a number of diverse activities taking place. It j is a period of heavy maintenance on the ship and waterfront, ! summer school programs which provide an opportunity for j students to make up certain deficiencies, a special two-week i leadership program for seniors and a physical conditioning program for upperclassmen involved in the indoctrination of j new freshmen. Training and upkeep a r e combined with the \ repair and overhaul of laboratory machinery and ground ; tackle. T h e sailboats and launches are continually in use ; with instruction, racing, and various forms of recreation. \ Finally there is the indoctrination of the incoming class and ] the beginning of another academic year.

A T present we have only two major offerings in our curriculum. All students take the same freshman year subjects and then elect either deck or engineering for the next three years. In keeping with trends and opportunities we hope to expand our offerings in Transportation and Ocean Engineering in the near future.

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Sports and extracurricular activities play an all important part in our daily routine. Castine is one of the most beautiful new England towns you can find. With a year-round population of about 750 residents, few girls, no beer halls and a distance of 37 miles to the metropolis of Bangor (population 35,000), there has to be a variety of safety valves to relieve the pressure of study and work. Although we do a good job in these areas, there is still room for improvement. If development plans proceed on schedule we will soon have a campus and an array of activities second to none.

One very strong point of our program is the student rate (stripers in Naval Academy parlance) system. In addition to the positions standard in any military organization, regimental, battalion and company commanders, we include a number of rates with nautical titles such as quartermaster, electrician, machinist mate, mess deck master-at-arms, and carpenter. During these days when the campus clamor is student involvement, I believe we have a jump on the times.

Actually the rates have a great deal of responsibility and authority but, as one might expect, the system is not without its problems. Most of the young men are solid, serious citizens but there are always those few who are either still working on developing mature judgment or, in the guise of leadership, quickly learn to pass the buck. With so many students involved in so much, life is never dull, but overall the system is excellent and I believe that this is a significant contribution to providing responsible officers and leaders so desperately needed in our merchant marine.

THE TODAY STATUS OF THE U. S. MERCHANT MARINE A few pertinent remarks T'HIS story would not be complete without some treatment of the big pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the deplorable state of the U. S. Flag Merchant Marine today. One cannot fail to be disturbed as he witnesses this vital member of our sea power team grow in obsolescence and continue to decline in the percentage of U. S. and world cargo carried, while at the same time it is plagued by labor problems. The U. S. Merchant Marine appears to be an industry bent on self destruction.

The U. S. Government holds the necessary means of revitalization but the maritime labor unions hold keys to the economic well being of the industry. In spite of major problems, the winds of change appear to be slowly moving in the direction of progress. Although the number of new ships joining the U. S. Flag Fleet is far too few, the modern designs represent a big step forward in more efficient operations. Twenty-three knots was fast a few years ago but a speed of 28 to 32 knots appears to be the objective for the immediate future. Automation, advances in metallurgy and protective coatings, and new maintenance concepts now permit significant reductions in the manning level. The gas turbine, large diesels and nuclear propulsion are competitors to the steam turbine. The size of ships, particularly tankers, is growing rapidly. The ship, train, and truck are now being worked into transportation systems with standardized container sizes. All of these things make the future look encouraging. However, without ample government support and labor cooperation the situation could become another case of too little and too late.

Government support is essential in both dollars and leadership. The problems are extremely complex but with a proper understanding of the value of sea power and an appreciation of the merchant marine as an essential member of the sea power team, our government can lead the way to a revival of this industry.

There is a certain reluctance to think of Russia as an example to follow but in the case of the merchant marine it is worthwhile because we can watch the rapid build-up of the Soviet Union's naval and merchant forces and readily see what can be done when national policy establishes proper priorities.

During recent years, with Russia, Japan and several smaller nations surging ahead on the seas, we have been confronted J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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Sponsored by the Maine Partners of the Alliance for Progress and as a gesture of international friendship, cadets on a training cruise to Brazil erected In Natal in the space of three days a 30' by 40' prefabricated house.

with the anomaly of having the Chief of Naval Operations call our merchant marine the fourth arm of defense while at the same time the Secretary of Defense has ignored and downgraded this vital member of the sea power team.

Even aside from national defense, it is difficult to understand why the obvious benefits of a thriving world trade, balance of payments, and other economic factors do not justify a priority position for the U. S. Flag Merchant Marine.

Top priority must be wanted at the highest level of government before it will be realized. Although it is too early to be sure, there appear to be some encouraging signs emanating from the new administration.

A few vital factors which will require federal action and resolution before real progress can be made are the subsidy programs, the "build foreign" vs. the "build at home" problem, the location of the Maritime Administration within our government, and the maritime labor situation. Not so long ago our airline industry was heavily subsidized because it was developing, growing and facing stiff competition. Today this is one of our showcase industries. Regretfully our merchant marine has been so badly neglected for so long that the pump will have to be primed before we can expect to see a stream of new modern U. S. flag ships effectively competing and advancing in the share of world commerce. This applies to both construction and operating differential subsidies.

We must take into account that our standard of living is well above that of competitive nations and also that other nations have nationalized, subsidized, or given preferential treatment to their maritime industry. Actually some segments of our merchant marine are operating successfully without subsidies but, in such instances, they are usually operating old ships or special types which offer a competitive advantage. It is questionable whether this segment can survive and prosper without subsidy help, particularly when it comes to replacement of old ships with new and more efficient vessels.

The word "subsidy" smacks of a give-away program, something which does not always enjoy great popularity. This criticism is not really justified as a properly controlled subsidy program is a two-way street. From a national defense point of view it can insure for our sea power team an adequate number and type of merchant ships under the U. S. flag with U. S. citizens aboard. Licensed officers in subsidized ships are required to hold a naval reserve commission or have applied for one. Subsidized companies must conform to certain agreements with regard to essential cargoes and essential trade routes. Also, of great importance, subsidies insure the employment of thousands of Americans and the preservation of skills which are important to our economy, future growth, and response to emergencies.

At the present time the Maritime Administration is a part of the Commerce Department and the general consensus is that a change is necessary. A problem exists in reconciling the opposing views as to where it should be placed. One school, strongly supported by some powerful interests, would create an independent cabinet level agency. Another school, strongly advocated by the previous administration, is to locate it within the Department of Transportation along with the agencies representing air, road, and rail carriers. It appears that the latter solution will eventually prevail, particularly in view of the rapidly expanding trend toward integrated transportation systems.

Largely because of this impasse the Maritime Administration seemingly has been relegated to limbo the past few years.

Since 1966 the position of Maritime Administrator was held by the deputy in an acting capacity until President Nixon appointed Mr. Gibson to this post in February, 1969.

Aboard the STATE OF MAINE freshman students take a turn at serving as waiters as well as doing other "housekeeping" jobs. Some of these offer the opportunity to earn spending money for cruise recreation.

The issue of "build foreign" vs. "build at home" is tied to the availability of construction subsidies, statutory restrictions on the operation of foreign built ships, and the capacity of domestic shipyards. While during 1967 only ten merchant ships were delivered from U. S. yards, the total increased to twenty-one in 1968. This is encouraging but an adequate replacement program for the large number of old, slow, and inefficient ships sailing under the U. S. flag today dictates at least 50 ships per year. A little arithmetic will easily show that to maintain a 1,000 ship U. S. Flag Merchant Marine fleet (which is the approximate present level) we must establish and maintain a construction program of this magnitude.

To launch such a program as national policy would undoubtedly provide a stimulus to our shipbuilding industry which could result in technological advances making us more competitive with foreign yards. To get this program moving will require a significant increase in federal subsidy funds.

The alternative is to change the laws and permit foreign built ships to sail under our flag. At this time some ships can be built in Japan for little more than half the price of building the same ship at home. Part of this price differential is the result of mass production of standardized ships, a factor which we could immediately overcome if we were to get away from the concept of each operator ordering his own tailor-made ship.

As the overall situation continues to deteriorate we are caught "in irons" and the next move appears up to the federal government. A subsidy must be provided to build ships in U. S. yards or foreign built ships must be permitted to sail imder the U. S. flag.

IVTO treatment of the maritime subject can be complete without some airing of the deplorable labor stranglehold on this vital industry."There can be no doubt that wages, working and living conditions aboard our merchant ships left much to be desired until the organized labor movement forced the operators to remedy the situation. But just as too much candy can make the child ill, the unchecked power of labor is largely responsible for the chronic sickness that has practically crippled our maritime industry. The labor pendulum appears to have swung too far.

To a large extent the inaction on the part of Congress and the Administration to initiate remedies for our maritime problems is due to the inability of the various elements of the industry to get together and agree on acceptable solutions.

There is, understandably, a great reluctance to apply massive doses of medicine in the form of subsidies until the industry learns to put its house in order. The multiplicity of maritime unions, each capable of tieing up the ships and compounding the economic woes of the operator, are not subject to anti-trust legislation. Unions have the power to block technical progress, foster feather-bedding, and force the ship operators to accede to unreasonable demands. Rivalries between union leaders fractionalize the labor front and have given rise to a series of "me too" demands that transgresses the inviolability of the contract. It appears that much stronger labor legislation than the Taft-Hartley Law should be a prerequisite to federal actions to bolster the merchant marine.

The recent wave of conglomerate mergers is drastically reshaping the shipping industry. Many of the old line companies are now subject to new management expertise controlling several diversified holdings. In cases where this has made new capital available, more progressive plans are in the offing for new ship construction and operating efficiencies through integrated transportation systems. The trend is for the ship to be leased from a holding company and to be but one link in a transportation chain. It is too early to judge the effect of this trend upon the growth and future well being of the maritime industry but as a general rule capital and good management have seldom hurt an organization in our economic system. Additionally one strength which comes from a diversified operation is the ability to withstand losses from one segment for a longer period of time than can the one line company. Hopefully this will have a sobering effect upon the maritime labor organizations.

The foregoing treatment of the problem areas which plague our U. S. Flag Merchant Marine is really too general and incomplete to do justice to the subject. Actually the problems are so complex that each is worthy of a complete story in itself. I have sought to identify the major problem areas and indicate that the Federal Government has the means to attack these problems and revitalize this industry once a decision The Maine Maritime Academy has traditionally enjoyed excellent community relations, a result, in port, of student participation in town projects.

Here a group of volunteers does some spring clean-up chores in a residential district.

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is made to assign the appropriate priorities. In 1968 only five percent of our waterborne commerce was carried in American bottoms. A reasonable and current administration spokesman has annoimced a goal of increasing this to thirty percent by the mid-1970s. This is very encouraging and, if accomplished, will be a great advance in maintaining our preeminent position on the seas of the world. Our national security is still very dependent upon sea power and none of the great advances in aerospace or other technology has changed the material dependence of the two elements of sea powerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;navy and merchant marineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;upon one another. Furthermore, it would be impossible to carry out our responsibilities as a world power withotit strong naval forces and logistic support ready to respond to critical situations on short notice. Over 98 percent of the flow of supplies to support overseas actions still must go by ship. Russia, very conscious of the value of sea power in world affairs, has already started to challenge our supremacy of the seas with a massive build-up of both naval and merchant ships. She has learned the value of this team from us and now is not the time to permit the student to surpass the teacher. The most effective and least expensive way to insure peace and the respect of a potential challenger is to speak from a position of strength.

It is assumed that the Shipmate reader is knowledgeable of the U. S. Flag Merchant Marine contribution to our country in botli peace and war. Therefore no attempt has been made here to justify the urgent need for the rebirth of a new, modem merchant fleet, responsive to our national security requirements and free trade needs. It is particularly gratifying that so many of our senior naval officers and Navy League

officials seldom miss an opportunity to appeal for support to revitalize our merchant fleet. Because this service is essential to our country's welfare and security, its rebirth will come to pass and along with the new look in sophisticated ships and transportation systems will come a new image of the merchant ship officer. People make the organization and with the total of approximately 600 graduates entering the maritime service each year from the six merchant marine academies these schools are providing the highest type of young men for our "Fourth Arm of Defense." Fortunately most companies recognize the need for an educated officer with good professional training and a high sense of responsibility. These are the men who will become the future leaders in our ships, in management, and in labor. These are the men who are capable of growing with the rapidly advancing marine technology.

These are the naval reserve officers who will have the knowhow to operate their ships as a member of our sea power team during national emergencies. From the school ships proposed

by Commander Luce, our modern nautical colleges are accomplishing exactly what he envisioned and are making a great contribution to our country's sea power forces.

Campaign platforms, public statements, and top level appointments of the present administration indicate that we may be at the dawn of a bright new day for our merchant marine.

As indicated above, the first prerequisite is a national policy which places a high priority on sea power.

Now is the time to direct our efforts toward a national awakening to the message of Admiral Mahan in his book The Influence of Sea Power upon History. This is where you and I can help.

THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS COMMENTS . . .

Xj^ROM time to time the Chief of Naval Operations addresses a letter to senior retired officers on matters of current interest. "One of the urgent needs is for increased public awareness of where we stand. I depend upon each of you, as distinguished alumni (of the Navy), to help get this mesage across." And, "I am a strong believer in the effectiveness, even the indispensability, of face-to-face communication as a means of selling the Navy message. In this regard, the senior retired officer is an extremely valuable member of the team when it comes to getting out in front of groups and talking to people about what's going on in the Navy."

Pertinent to the subject matter of the principal article in this issue of Shipmate are the following excerpts from a recent letter.

"An encouraging note in our sealift posture came with the recent announcement that MSTS (Military Sea Transportation Service) will charter 9 new construction tankers to replace 16 aging T-2's in their fleet.

"Each of the new tankers will be 595 feet long, with 32-foot six-inch draft, and 32,000-ton displacement. They will have a 12,000-mile steaming radius at 16 knots and will employ conventional power plants.

"Being constructed under the largest charter-build contract to date, the ships will be bareboat leased to MSTS for five years, with an option to extend to a total of 25 years. We expect to have them in service within three years."

"Our economic and trade situation as it affects and is affected by the shortcomings of our Merchant Marine is also significant, especially in the face of the Soviet naval and maritime expansion. . . . " JULY-AUGUST,

1969

"The growing Soviet naval influence in the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean is focusing world attention on the significant strides which the USSR has made in recent years in the field of seapower. We in the Navy have been well aware of this for years, of course, but the general public has not felt the same impact or sense of urgency until the developments of recent months in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. Admiral Gorshkov's comment that 'sooner or later the United States will have to understand that it no longer has mastery of the seas' leaves little doubt as to the ambitious nature of Soviet naval and merchant construction and deployment. This has, in turn, stirred up renewed interest and a hard re-evaluation of the facts in our own country. Some of you are already aware of the establishment of the Congressional Sub-Committee on Seapower, before which I testified last October and again in January. At that time I apprised the committee that the value of our 1968 ocean commerce was in the neighborhood of 38.5 billion dollars, and that it was of significant commercial and economic importance that the carrying and handling of our cargo be done in future years by American ships.

Now they are carrying only a scant six percent."

"The Soviets, with their new methods of mass-producing merchant bottoms in modern shipyards, and their emphasis on the modern gas turbine engine in both merchant and naval vessels, are overlooking nothing in their energetic bid to achieve supremacy at sea.

"Their well-known advances in submarine and sea-based missile construction, the advent of the helicopter carrier with the appearance of MOSKVA, a program of supplying ships to Soviet Bloc navies and their show-the-flag efforts of overseas port visits leave no doubt as to the strength of Soviet determination to dominate the world's oceans."

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A SALUTE TO OUR ACADEMY ASTRONAUTS

by Capt. F. V. Rigler, USN (Ret.)

Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr.

Walter Marty Schirra, Jr.

SHIPMATE devoted its May 1966 issue articles entirely to NASA and the U. S. Space Program. Included in them was a most interesting one by Walter M. Schirra, Jr. '46 in which he underlined the many contributions oj the Navy to our space accomplishments. These included not only development oj a space recovery technique and an outstanding record oj application oj it, but the contribution oj the Navy's Vanguard Program in getting the Space Agency's program rolling. He noted the proficiency oj the tracking and telemetering ships and their conversion jrom hulls oj ships designed jor other purposes to accomplish this. Also the design and development oj recovery equipment, specialized astronaut training, and the design and development oj Gemini ejection seats. The improvisation by the Navy by configuring two LSDs, making it possible to transport the huge booster stages jrom the west coast was also noted. One oj its greatest contributions vuas, oj course, assginment oj Navy test pilots to the NASA Manned Space Astronaut Program, A neiv updated look into the enormous progress oj the space program and the important part played in it by Naval Academy graduates is examined in this article by Captain Rigler.

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"TJECEMBER 27, 1968! Astronauts Frank Borman, James A. Lovell, Jr., and William A. Anders had successfully accomplished a spectacular trip to the moon and back in Apollo 8. Seven and a half years of unbelievable progress in our space program had been realized since May 5, 1961, when Alan Shepard, Jr., made the first U. S. manned flight into space. That one was suborbital, lasting fifteen minutes, but it started us on our way toward catching up with the Sovietsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; catching up because Yuri A. Gagarin had made an orbit of the earth and returned to it less than a month before. When Apollo 8 splashed down in the Pacific it signalled a resounding closing of the gap, and more.

The elation felt by millions at the marvelous accomplishment of this almost flawless flight left little time for recollection of the failures and the many attainments of the large number of dedicated persons whose faith, determination, skills, and unremitting efforts had made this dreamed-of trip possible.

In the early sixties, when man was first successful in orbiting the earth in space, it was relatively easy to keep abreast of events and names in the program. The steady step by step progress toward placing a man on the moon, however, has resulted in a total 32 flights, 20 of which were made by U. S. astronauts. These flights of increasing scope and complexity have made it somewhat difficult to remember the specific flights and their accomplishments. Now would surely be an appropriate time to briefly review the great progress of our manned space effort, and to study in particular the contributions of the graduates of the Naval Academy who have been so much a part of it.

A chart containing a brief summary of the manned space flights should be of help in this respect. A "Record of U. S., Soviet Manned Space Elights" which appeared in the Washington Post of December 28, 1968, is herewith reproduced.

Of the 22 United States astronauts who have made successSHIPMATE

James Arthur Lovell

Thomas Patten Stafford

ful space flights, six are Naval Academy graduates: Alan B. Shepard, Jr., '45, Walter M. Schirra, Jr., '46, James A. Lovell, Jr., '52, Thomas P. Stafford '52, Donn F. Eisele '52, and William A. Anders '55. All the American astronauts have continually stressed that their successes have been the result of the teamwork and joint efforts and skills of the members of the entire program. Nevertheless the nation admires and has been thrilled by their individual performances. In addition, the six Academy astronauts hold special distinctions which should be a source of pride to fellow alumni.

Alan B. Shepard, Jr., was the pathfinder in the American effort to place a man in space. By comparison with the moon orbiting flight his suborbital flight of 15 minutes seems indeed small but its importance cannot be minimized. He was the first U. S. astronaut to complete a successful journey into space. Alan Shepard coolly engaged in a venture into the unknown and risked much in testing out a complicated system full of potentially fatal bugs and theories not fully proven, under enormous pressure. His flight was of most value in getting our manned space program off the ground, in establishing confidence in our Mercury Program, and in gaining much needed valuable national prestige. His return to active participation in upcoming flights following correction of an ear problem will be an occasion for admiration and good wishes from his fellow alumni.

Walter M. Schirra, Jr., has made three successful flights into space. These have been: (1) alone in a Mercury Atlas spacecraft (2) as command pilot of a two-man Gemini spacecraft in which approach to within a few feet of another Gemini was accomplished and (3) as conmiand pilot of the first U. S. three-man ship, the Apollo 7. This last mentioned flight was particularly noteworthy because of its effect on the decision to try moon orbit flight and in view of its occurrence in the shadow of the Apollo spacecraft accident on January 27, 1967, when astronauts Grissom, White, and Chafee J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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Wjlliam Alison Anders

were killed while preparing and testing for what was to be the first Apollo flight. Three flights are the maximum number of flights made by any astronaut to date.

James A. Lovell, Jr., has spent more hours in space than any other personâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and he plans to spend more. His distinction does not stop here; he, with Schirra, Stafford and Young, has the distinction of three space flights. He has made the twoman flights and the spectacular moon orbiting flight. He was command pilot of the Gemini 12 when Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., made the longest space walk. His first flight in Gemini 7, lasting over 330 hours, was the longest flight prior to the extended flight to the moon in Apollo 8.

Thomas P. Stafford, an Air Force officer, has made two Gemini flights, one as command pilot and he was command pilot of Apollo 10. On the Gemini 6 flight he, with his command pilot, Walter Schirra, formed an all USNA team when the close approach to Gemini 7, mentioned above, was effected.

Donn F. Eisele, also an Air Force officer, was a crewman in the first three-man American flight. This was also his first venture into space. The remarks made above, relative to the great stress under which Apollo 7 was made and its importance to the successful moon flight, are applicable here.

William A. Anders is an Air Force officer whose first flight into space was the big oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the first successful moon orbiting manned space flight.

It is interesting to note that the first three USNA astronauts of these six are Navy while the three succeeding ones elected to enter the Air Force.

The first group of astronauts was selected in April 1959 and the sixth and latest group was chosen in August 1967.

The present United States Astronaut Team includes many who have not yet made a flight. There are 52 names on it, astronauts or astronaut scientists. It should be a distinct source of satisfaction to Naval Academy alumni that of these 52 men nine graduated from the Academy, more than from any 13

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other college or university. T h e U. S. Military Academy has the next largest number of graduates on the list, five.

Naval Academy graduates on the list who have not yet made a flight are Major Charles M. Duke '57, U S A F , Major James B. Irwin '51, U S A F , and Lieutenant Commander Bruce McCandless, I I , '58, U S N .

Losses from the team since its formation include: John H. Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, resigned; Virgil I. Grissom, Edward H . White, I I , Roger B. Chafee who were killed in the Apollo accident at Cape Kennedy in 1967; M. Scott Carpenter, who returned to the Navy in September 1967 to participate in the Deep Submergence Project ( S E A L A B ) ; Elliot M. See and Charles A. Bassett, I I , who were killed in an aircraft accident in February 1966; Theodore C. Freeman, who died in a jet crash in 1964; Clifton C. Williams, Jr., who perished in a jet crash in 1967; Duane B. Graveline, resigned; and Edward G. Givens, Jr., who was killed in an automobile accident in 1967.

Our astronauts have created an enormous amount of good will and admiration not only by their bravery, dedicated application, and achievements, but by their modesty and their ability to relate with their fellow man. Their demonstration of a sense of humor and their normalcy have been refreshing and pleasing. W e remember, for instance, Walter Schirra's petulance when it seemed to him that undue effort was being made to get a T V show going when other things seemed more important, and his subsequent hamming, "Keep those cards coming," and the verbal-visual battle of signs, "Beat A r m y " and "Beat N a v y " which were in evidence when Gemini 6 with Schirra and Stafford aboard approached within a few feet of Gemini 7 (command pilot F r a n k Borman, West Point '50, and Jim Lovell, pilot). T h e Naval Academy trio, Schirra, Lovell, and Staff'ord, of course had the last laugh, for since in this maneuver Navy could claim a 3 to 1 edge they were awarded " N S t a r s " for beating A r m y in the first outer space meeting. Based on this precedent it seems that Bill Anders should also receive an " N S t a r " and Jim Lovell should get another star since Navy was ahead of A r m y 2 to 1 in the exceptional moon orbit.* Those who kept vigil on television on Christmas eve, following the progress of Apollo 8, went through a moving experience. The reading of the passages from Genesis by the three astronauts surely stirred the emotions of thousands of listeners. Later when the rocket engine performed with surety to place them on their journey homeward, the relief and joy was heartfelt throughout the globe. During the week following Christmas the cold clear evening sky above Annapolis was very beautiful. The moon in particular stood out from the stars, large and bright and distant. Along with most probably legions of others, I gazed at it with a sense of misbelief that a few days earlier men had reached its vicinity and had orbited it at close range. I also suspect that they, as I, felt a kinship with Jim Lovell when several days after his return from his flight he remarked, "I stepped out into my backyard and looked up at the moon and couldn't believe I had been there."

Since publication of the accompanying chart in the Washington Post on 28 December 1968 the flights of Apollo 9 and Apollo 10 have become history. Apollo 9, a ten-day flight which commenced on 3 March 1969, completed 151 orbits and made highly successful operational tests with the lunar module in anticipation of its use with the Apollo 10 and succeeding flights.

Apollo 10 was launched on 18 May and by the time it made its spectacular landing in the Pacific eight days later it had "cruised" in the close vicinity of the moon with Pilot John W. Young remaining aboard while Command Pilot Thomas P. Stafford and Lunar Module Pilot Eugene A. Cernan flew the LM to within 50,000 feet of the moon's surface. *0n 4 April 1969 Lovell and Anders presented to the Brigade of Midshipmen a Naval Academy flag which had made the trip around the moon in Apollo 8. It was the same flag which had been taken by Lovell on his two-week voyage in Gemini 7 in 1965 and on a later trip by Midshipman Jay Cohen on a 4,000-foot ocean submergence vehicle in the Bahama Island vicinity on October 10, 1967. Jim Lovell noted that the flag served during the "world's highest 'Beat Army' rally."

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Record of U.S., Soviet Manned Space Flights CREW Yuri A. Gagarin

DATE

SHIP

ORBITS

DURATION

FEATURES OF FLIGHT

April 12, 1961

U.S.S.R. Vostok 1

Alan B. Shepard Jr.

May 5, 1961

U.S. MercuryRedstone 3

Sub-orbital 0 hr. 15 mins.

First American

Virgil I. Grissom

July 2 1 , 1961

U.S. MercuryRedstone 4

Sub-orbital 0 hr. 16 mins.

Mercury capsule sank after landing.

Gherman S. Titov

Aug. 6, 1961

U.S.S.R. Vostok 2

John H. Glenn Jr.

Feb. 20, 1962

M. Scott Carpenter

1

1 hr. 48 mins.

First flight by a human in space.

flight.

17

25 hrs. 18 mins.

First flight to exceed one day.

U.S. MercuryAtlas 6

3

4 hrs. 55 mins.

First American to orbit.

May 24, 1962

U.S. MercuryAtlas 7

3

4 hrs. 56 mins.

Missed landing area by 250 miles.

Adrian G. NIkolayev

Aug. 11, 1962

U.S.S.R. Vostok 3

64

94 hrs. 25 mins.

First dual flight and first television.

Pavel R. Popovich

Aug. 12, 1962

U.S.S.R. Vostok 4

48

70 hrs. 59 mins.

Approached to about 3 miles of Vostok 3.

Walter M. Schirra Jr.

Oct. 3, 1962

U.S. MercuryAtlas 8

6

9 hrs. 13 mins.

Landed 5 miles from target.

I. Gordon Cooper Jr.

May 15-16, 1963

U.S. MercuryAtlas 9

22

34 hrs. 19 mins.

First extended flight by U.S.

Valery F. Bykovsky

June 14-19, 1963

U.S.S.R. Vostok 5

81

119 hrs. 6 mins.

Second dual flight.

Valentino V. Tereshkova

June 16-19, 1963

U.S.S.R. Vostok 6

48

70 hrs. 40 mins.

First woman launched Into space.

Vladimir M. Komarov Konstontln P. Feoktistov Dr. Boris G. Yegorov

Oct. 12, 1964

U.S.S.R. Voskhod 1

16

24 hrs. 17 mins.

First ship to carry 3-man crew.

Aleksel A. Leonov Pavel I. Belyoyev

March 18-19, 1965

U.S.S.R. Voskhod 2

17

26 hrs. 2 mins.

Leonov took first space walk (10 mins.)

Virgil I. Grissom John W. Young

March 23, 1965

U.S. Gemini 3

4 hrs. 52 mins.

First maneuvering by a crew in orbit.

First 2-man flight by U.S.

James A. McDivitt Edward H. White 2d

June 3-7, 1965

U.S. Gemini 4

62

97 hrs. 56 mins.

White in 21-mlnute space walk.

L. Gordon Cooper Jr. Charles Conrad Jr.

A u g . 21-29, 1965

U.S. Gemini 5

120

190 hrs. 55 mins.

Longest flight to date. Test of effect of weightlessness.

Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr.

Dec. 4-18, 1965

U.S. Gemini 7

206

330 hrs. 35 mins. Longest flight to date.

Walter M. Schirra Jr. Thomas P. Stafford

Dec. 15-16, 1965

U.S. Gemini 6

16

Neil A. Armstrong David R. Scott

March 16-17, 1966

U.S. Gemini 8

Thomas P. Stafford Eugene A. Cernan

June 3-6, 1966

U. S. Gemini 9

John W. Young Michael Collins

July 18-21, 1966

Charles Conrad Jr. Richard F. Gordon Jr.

lengthy

25 hrs. 51 mins.

Approached to about 6 feet of Gemini 7.

10 hrs. 41 mins.

First docking with Agena rocket. Mission ended prematurely when Gemini controls misfired.

45

72 hrs. 20 mins.

Space walk, rendezvous.

U.S. Gemini 10

43

70 hrs. 46 mins.

Captured Agena package.

Sept. 12-15, 1966

U.S. Gemini 11

44

71 hrs. 17 mins.

Docking tests.

James A. Lovell Jr. Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

Nov. 11-15, 1966

U.S. Gemini 12

59

94 hrs. 33 mins.

Aldrin in 129-mln. space walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a record.

Vladimir M. Komarov

April 23-24, 1967

U.S.S.R. Soyuz 1

17

25 hrs. 12 mins.

Komarov killed in re-entry accident.

Walter M. Schirra Jr. Donn F. Eisele R. Walter Cunningham

Oct. 11-22, 1968

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First manned orbit of moon, First manned flight to leave earth gravity.

hllghly successful tests of lunar module.

Note: Soviet space ship Soyuz-4 with Vladimir Shatilov, pilot, and Soyuz-5 with Boris Volynov, Yevgeny Khrunov, and Alexei Yeliseyev aboard were brought together while in space and the two latter crewmen transferred to Soyez-4 while the ships were joined together after docking in orbit on January 16, 1969. Both ships landed safely in Russia. This was the first time such a transfer had been accomplished.

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T ^ E S P I T E an embarrassing shutout in the annual spring weekend showdown with Army, Navy's outdoor athletic squads were winners 60% of the time during the 1969 season.

A compilation of won-lost records in baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, and track reveals that Navy teams won 39 times in 66 outings, a percentage of 59.1%. The tennis team led the pack in total victories with eleven (in 17 outings). The best percentage record was fashioned by the lacrosse team, a winner 10 times in 13 tries. The golfers finished 8-3, the baseball squad 10-9-1, and the track team 0-5.

In sailing, the Midshipmen qualified to participate in the National Championships at Bellingham, Washington, June 16-20, by winning the America Trophy Regatta in the final dinghy race of the season. The dinghy sailors also finished first in the Admiral Moore Invitational Regatta, the M.A.I.S.A. Spring Invitational, and the Service Academy Championships. The Shields team had two firsts and a pair of seconds in four outings while the Yawl team took the Service Academy title and finished sixth in the 12-boat Kennedy Cup field.

Navy's heavyweight crew, the only team with action remaining, was winless in five varsity races at Shipmate's dead-

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line. The Midshipmen have Wisconsin remaining in a dual meeting on the Severn and the I.R.A. at Syracuse on June 12-14. The heavyweight jayvees won four of five races. The Plebes, like the varsity, were also still in search of their first win.

In five outings, the lightweight varsity won two and lost three. The jayvees were 1-4 and the Plebes wound up 2-4.

In the annual spring Army-Navy weekend, the Cadets scored a clean sweep by beating the Midshipmen in baseball (1211). golf (4-3), lacrosse (14-4), tennis (5-4), and track (110-44). The 5-0 whitewash gave Army a 13-4-1 edge in the year-long athletic rivalry between the service academies. Navy's wins were in cross country, fencing, rifle, and wrestling. The tie was in soccer.

Here is a quick look at the way the spring Army-Navy contests went.

Baseball—Navy jumped in front 2-0 in the veiy first inning on Scott Semko's booming two-run homer to left center.

While lefty Rick Graham was holding the Cadets to a single run over the first four frames. Navy added three more tallies and led, 5-1. Army bats came alive in the fifth and, by the top of the ninth, the Cadets were on top 10-6. Dave Proffitt led off the ninth with a homer and when the dust had cleared, the Midshipmen had plated five runs to lead 11-10.

In the bottom of the ninth, Fred Zilian's two-out, two-strike single up the middle brought across two mates who had walked and moved up on a wild pitch.

Even in defeat, Semko was outstanding.

The second classman from Whippany, N. J., finished with a single, double, triple, home run, and four RBI's.

Golj—Army won one match on the final hole and a second on an extra hole to nip the Navy golfers. In the number one pairing. Cadet Rusty Casey, down four at the end of 12, rallied to tie Eric UtegBard of Navy in the regulation 18 and won with a par on the 19th green.

Chuck Swannack of the Cadets got the deciding point with his one up win over Jim Walters of the Midshipmen. Navy's winners were Craig Williamson at number two, Marty Alford at three, and Ray Waters at seven.

Lacrosse—All-American attackman Pete Cramblett scored four goals and assisted on two others to help Army win a share of the National Championship before 16,056 disappointed Navy partisans in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The Cadets completely dominated the action on the way to their biggest win in the series since 1952. Navy was close at 3-1 in the first stanza and 6-3 in the second but could not draw any nearer. Denny Colin, Denny Yatras, Ron Sadler, and Tom Herbert collected the Navy goals.

Tennis—Getting a one-day jump on the rest of the spring teams. Army's netters won four of six singles matches and the number two doubles to win the tennis duel. Captain Bob Cowin and second classman George Galdorisi were the Midshipmen's triumphant singles players.

Each also helped the visiting Navy club win at number one and three doubles.

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Cowin, Bodine W i n Top Athletic A w a r d s

First classmen Bob Cowin of Mountain Lakes, N. J., a winner of eight varsity letters in three different sports, and John Bodine of Huntington, N. Y., were named to receive the Naval Academy's two top athletic awards in June Week ceremonies.

The versatile Cowin was picked to receive the Naval Academy Athletic Association sword, first presented in 1893, which goes to "the midshipman of the graduating class who is considered by the Athletic Council to have personally excelled in athletics during his years of varsity competition." Cowin won two letters in 150-pound football, three in squash, and three in tennis during his Navy varsity career.

Bodine, whose sports were soccer and lacrosse, was the Athletic Council's choice for the Thompson Trophy Cup. The Trophy is inscribed to the midshipman "who has done the most during the current year for the promotion of athletics at the Naval Academy."

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A year ago, football halfback Terry Murray and teammate Bill Dow won the sword and trophy respectively.

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Pittsburgh-born Joe Bugel, the top lineman in the Ohio Valley Conference as a senior at Western Kentucky in 1962, has been named to the Navy football staff.

Capt. J. O. Coppedge, Director of Athletics, announced Bugel's appointment to fill a vacancy created by the departure of Joe Mark for a position at the University of Maryland. Coach Rick Forzano said that Bugel will work with the Navy offense.

Bugel has been an assistant at Western Kentucky since his graduation with a B.S. in Physical Education and English in 1963. He added a Master's in Education in 1964.

A four-year letterman at guard and linebacker for the Hilltoppers, Bugel won All-Conference honors as both a junior and senior. The Conference coaches voted him the circuit's top lineman award in 1962. Captain of the Western eleven in 1962, Bugel led the club to an Ohio Valley Conference championship and a 27-0 win over Coast Guard in the 1963 Tangerine Bowl game at Orlando, Fla. At graduation, he was the senior athlete with the highest academic standing at Western (2.8 on a 3.0 grading scale).

Bugel directed the Western Kentucky freshmen to a perfect 4-0 record in 1964, his first year in coaching. Elevated to the varsity staff in 1965, he was coach of the offensive and defensive lines for two seasons. In 1965, all five of Western's starting offensive linemen (other than ends) were named to the All-OVC first team.

Since 1967, Bugel has been Western's head offensive coach. Among his pupils was fullback Dickie Moore, a little AllAmerica pick, who led the nation's major and small college rushers in 1967.

Moore's 1,444 yards on 208 carries were 29 more than O. J. Simpson gained on 266 attempts to lead the major college division. Bugel's Western offense topped the OVY in both 1967 and 1968.

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CAPITOL T^HE LEGISLATIVE fight over fiscal 1970 appropriations may extend into August and later. The Safeguard AntiBallistic Missile System proposed by the Nixon Administration may have been voted down by then, but efforts to reduce expenditures will continue. Senator Mike Mansfield (D.-Mon.), Senate majority leader, is pressing for a reduction of 10 percent in President Nixon's request for an overall appropriation of $192.9 billion, a figure apparently approved by the House. But as this is written, figures on spending and taxation are subject to change, in one or more of several legislative actions. The only currently permanent figure is the $106 billion in "uncontrollable" spending which. Administration officials say, Congress should take into consideration in placing limitations on spending.

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gress (with a few exceptions, as reduction in his fiscal 1969 appropriations).

There is politics in some legislators' views; for instance, a number of Senate Democrats who oppose Mr. Nixon's Safeguard ABM approved Mr. Johnson's Sentinel ABM. Then there are the antimilitarists, who oppose the ABM, various military procurement projects, military leaders, the Vietnam war, and soldiers in general. According to Representative Gerald R. Ford (R.-Mich.), House minority leader, many of these appear to favor unilateral U. S. disarmanent. The anti-militarists talk much like some members of Congress and some people then in the government talked in the early 1960's, when disarmament was being practiced and anti-communists, particularly those in the armed forces, were being restrained and in some cases forced out of government.

Members of Congress who oppose Mr. Nixon's spending, primarily military, and military procurement and the Vietnam war may be variously classified. Some, including many Republicans, are merely trying to keep spending down. Among the Democrats, there is some reaction resulting from the many years of Johnson control, when the former President got almost anything he wanted from the Con-

Progress On Pay Plan

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird has predicted that Congressional hearings on the new military pay modernization plan, originally called the Hubbell plan, will be held in August or September and that Congress will enact the plan early in 1970. Mr. Laird is thinking of July 1, 1970, as an effective date.

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The Logistics Management Institute, a private company now studying the plan, is scheduled to report on it by July IS. Active duty service members are sure of getting a 12.6 percent increase in basic pay July 1, 1969, as provision for this increase was enacted by the Congress in 1967.

Mr. Laird may sound too optimistic about the new pay plan. Such a complicated proposal usually takes longer than five or six months to get through Congress, and the current Congressional opT position to military spending might be extended to include increases in military pay.

Mr. Laird has recommended that the pay of lower-rated enlisted men be increased to levels above those mentioned in the Hubbell plan. Senator Clifford P. Case (R.-N. J.) has developed a controversy over the pay of lower enlisteds, family men up to E-4 and E-5. He learned that in New Jersey many of these men applied for local welfare assistance.

He asked the Defense Department how many enlisted men were on welfare. A DOD spokesman said the department doesn't know, and that all the military services have provisions for discharge of a member "when it can clearly be shown that his continuance in service will result in undue hardship for himself and his family." Senator Case protested vigorously, declaring that the "possibility that the military services would discharge these families because of their financial circumstances, or simply ignore their difficulties, is unconscionable."

Mr. Laird has already made several changes in the Hubbell plan to avoid charges of unfairness. The case of lowerranked enlisted men with families may prove troublesome. Under the Hubbell plan, a man with a wife and children would get no more pay than a single man.

DOD Shelves Pay Comparability

In efforts to provide substantial future pay increases for members of the armed forces, the Defense Department has shelved the idea, originated in the Johnson Administration, that military and civilian pay should be equal.

The pay laws enacted in 1967, providing increases in Federal civilian and military pay in 1967, 1968 and 1969, were intended to equalize military and civilian pay as much as possible and make both about equal to industrial pay.

When the 1967 pay laws were enacted, there hadn't been much action on the Hubbell pay plan. And of course that was before Mr. Nixon as candidate announced he would work for a volunteer armed force, and that to get it a military pay increase much larger than that in the Hubbell plan would be necessary.

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If the Defense Department can make this plan stick, it will help keep government costs down. However, a good many members of Congress will side with civilian employees of government, who can vote in large numbers, when their unions begin demanding big increases for Federal civilians.

New Bill For Scarce Skills

A bill to provide newly commissioned ofiicers with scarce skills witli higher rank and more pay than provided other incoming officers may have been introduced in Congress by the time you read this.

Just how this bill may help the Navy in alleviation of all its officer shortages is not clear at this writing. T h e proposed bill is called in some reports a companion bill to H . R. 9328, the bill which would give young Navv nuclear submarine officers $15,000 (at'$3,750 a year) for signing up for four years of additional service after their first five years of obligated service. H. R. 9328 has passed and is now law.

Some bills giving lawyers the benefits of their civilian education and training are pending. Under the proposed D O D bill, a lawyer entering the armed forces might be given three years' constructive credit, instead of being given an 0 - 1 with no pay credit. Also, a man entering the service with an advanced collegiate degree would receive credit for his civilian education and not have to start at the lowest pay.

In a recent statement. Secretary of Defense Laird said that he did not want to handle officer shortages, as that of young naval nuclear submariners, on a "piece meal" basis, but preferred a broad law covering all possible shortages, not just those of lawyers, pilots, scientists, and other scarce skills.

In recent testimony before the Armed Services Committees, Secretary of the Navy John H . Chafee mentioned continuing difficulty in retaining a desired career force. The low retention rates of officers, particularly naval lieutenants with 4 to 6 years of service, "have created shortages of experienced middle-grade officers."

Admiral Thomas H . Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations, told the committees that retention problems with pilots, surface-line officers, and others are equally as serious as those with young nuclear submarine officers.

Pilots and submariners are getting some attention from the Defense Department. But what about surface-line officers . . . would they be classified as a scarce skill ? Perhaps some deck officers have profited from a second and even a third college degree.

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Representative L. Mendel Rivers ( D . S. C ) , chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has been exploring the cost and effectiveness of the Navy's proposed S A B M I S , the Sea-Based Missile Defense System. S A B M I S is considered a possible alternative to land-based antiballistic missile systems.

Although plans for S A B M I S are only on paper, it has received considerable publicity. Its primary backer in the Congress has been Representative William B. Anderson ( D . - T e n n . ) , who captained the atomic submarine N A U T I L U S when it made its North Pole trip. H e and other backers of S A B M I S point out that it could be deployed far from U. S. shores, as in the Arctic, off the China coast, off Greenland, etc. T h e cost of S A B M I S would be only a fraction of the cost of land-based A B M ' s , and would be more effective, its backers say. S A B M I S ships, which might be like cruisers, could move about, and would not be as vulnerable to enemy missiles as a stationary land target.

It is estimated that the Navy will require about $35 billion to build ships, primarily for replacement of ships nearing obsolescence, during the next ten years. Originally the Navy asked for $3.7 billion for fiscal 1970, and Rep. Rivers introduced a special bill asking for $3.8 for naval vessels. Because of the emphasis on holding down military appropriations for fiscal 1970, the Navy was allotted an expenditure of $2.8 billion. T h e allotment in the final 1970 appropriations bill may be higher or lower than this, depending on what happens in Congress to expenditures in general.

T h e Navy has other sea-based offensive and defensive missile systems in mind.

Among the offensive systems are the Undersea Long-Range Missile System ( U L M S ) ; the Ballistic Missile Ship ( B L S ) , using the Poseidon missile; and the S L M S , mounting intercontinental range missiles on a surface ship platform.

The Navy has plans for a Ship AntiMissile Integrated Defense ( S A M I D ) , designed to counter the threat of the Soviet missile S T Y X .

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by Senator Carl Curtiss ( R . - N e b . ) , and H. R. 10897, by Senator Daniel Inouye ( D . - H a w a i i ) , would provide payment of expenses of members traveling home under emergency leave or prior to shipment outside the U. S.

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1 Dual Employment Refund. H. R. 10920. by Rep. G. William Whitehurst (R.-Va.), would provide that the aggregate amount of retired or retirement pay withheld from a retired Regular officer while engaged in Government civilian employment, shall be paid to him as part of his retired or retirement pay after termination of such employment. The bill also provides that the retired pay for a Regular officer employed by the Government shall be reduced to only $3,000 plus 50 percent of the balance, instead of to a little more than $2,000 plus 50 percent of the remainder as required under present law.

H. R. 10835, by Rep. Roman C. Pucinski (D.-Ill.), would require defense contractors to include in their bids the names and assignments of all former military personnel now on their payrolls.

This bill is part of an effort being made by certain anti-military legislators to show that employment of former highranking officers by defense contractors

has an influence in the awarding of defense contracts.

Employment Of Retired Officers

Senator William Proxmire (D.-Wis.), from his vantage point of vice chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and a ranking member of the Joint Committee on Defense Production, has been stirring up trouble for the military. As of March, 1969, he said that more than 2,000 retired officers, of 0-6 rank and above, were employed by about 100 of the larger defense contractors, as compared to 761 retired officers employed by defense contractors in 1959.

"The easy movement of high-ranking military officers into jobs with major defense contractors and the reverse movement of top executives of major defense contractors into high Pentagon jobs is solid evidence of the military-industrial complex in operation," Senator Proxmire told the Senate.

"It is a real threat to the public interest because it increases the chances of abuse, particularly when coupled with a system of military procurement which permits almost 90 percent of all military contracts to be negotiated rather than awarded on a formally advertised competitive basis.

"It is a threat not only because of the continuing ties of those officers who have left the service but also because of the subtle effect that the possibility of lucrative outside jobs has on officers still in the service.

"How hard a bargain will officers involved in procurement, planning or specification drive with contractors when they are one or two years from retirement and have the example to look at of over 2,000 fellow officers on the outside after retirement."

Proxmire complains that the Defense Department has repeatedly refused to release the names of retired officers employed by defense contractors.

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CENTURY CLUB The names of the members of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association's "Century Club" appeared in the April issue of Shipmate with a listing of those who, as of 10 February, had contributed $100 or more to the Annual Fund Raising Campaign for 1968-1969. The purpose of establishing the Club was to aflford special recognition to those who so generously support the Association, thereby enhancing its efforts better to serve the Naval Academy. Subsequent to the April listing, and as of Shipmate deadline for this issue those alumni who have contributed $100 or more are listed below.

Kenneth V. Adams *Rogcr S. Ahlbrandt . . *Joseph C. Bakos, Jr J. P. B. Barrett Albert E. Bernet, Jr. ...... *Charles G. Berwind *GeraId F. Bogan »Julian M. Boit *WaIter F. Boone Harold G. Bowen, Jr. *John N. Browning Alfred C. Bruce *Earle Buckingham H. Weston Burnett *Robt. B. Carney .

Edwin M. Chapline *William R. Coe •Carlton B. Coen Clifford S. Cooper tMrs. Morton S. Cressy, Jr. Charles F. Crisp *Turner A. Duncan . *Robert F. Egnor JMrs. George R. Fairlamb, Jr. *Kenneth L. Forster . . . .

Lawrence J. Gerry Joseph C. Glutting *John F. Gordon John M. Grider Gardner K. Grout, II. *Mason J. Hamilton *Frank J. Hanafee Walter L. Helbig, Jr *Russell A. Hindenach Leslie F. Hoag Edward R. Hodgkins *William P. Holloway Thomas B. Inglis *J. Courtney Ivey *Miiton C. Jackson *Peter D. Joers *William L. Keady Charles E. Kirkpatrick *John E. Kirkpatrick *Frank W. Lagerquist *Jerome Lapides

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*Harold O. Larson '25 Alexander M. Leary, Jr. '28 *Edwin Malloy, Jr. '40 Thomas J. Maloney '27 Frank L. Martin, Jr. '53 Russell L. Massingill . . . '31 *Carl P. Metzler . . . '26 John I. Mingay '^7 Thompson H. Mitchell '25 Joseph C. Molder . , , '23 David H. Monnich '55 Edgar H. Myers '23 *Renwick S. Mclver '21 James B. McVey ...

'22 John C. Parham, Jr. '31 *Kenneth G. Pearce . '34 •James M. Plaskitt . . '20 •Schuyler N. Pyne '25 *Lloyd Rainey '22 •Malcolm W. Reed '16 George Reith, Jr '53 •Frederick G. Richards '15 George P. Rogers '32 Charles L. Rousseau '33 Louis G. Scliris '45 •Jack E. Shields '44 •Frank B. Smith '47 Reuel E. Smith '22 •Selden B. Spangler '23 •Raymond J. St. Germain '33 •David A. Stretch '30 Stanley C. Strong .

'29 John R. Sullivan '18 •Ralph D. F. Sweeney '21 William T. Sweetman '47 •W. A. Taylor '28 Mahlon S. Tisdale '12 Osgood V. Tracy '24 §Mrs. M. P. Train & Children •Salem A. Van Every, Jr. '32 Robert E. Watkins '33 •William Webster '21 Charles T. West '38 •Donald M. White '37 Levi D. York '20 Anonymous (8) '07, '19, 2-'20, 2-'23, '26, '40

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Presentation of Colors to the winning 32nd Compa ny

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Under sunny skies and with a pleasant breeze blowing. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John H. Chafee, addressed the graduating 863 members of the class of 1969, the Naval Academy staff and some 20,000 guests. Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations, administered the oath of office to 748 new Navy ensigns and Gen. Leonard F. Chapman, Commandant of the Marine Corps, swore 104 of the graduates into the Marine Corps as second lieutenants. Five of the graduating class who are foreign* nationals were sworn into the services of their respective countries by representative officials of their own homelands. Among the new graduates were five who failed to meet the physical requirements for commissioning and one in a status of being temporarily not physically qualified.

Standing number one in the class of 1969 with a 4.0 academic record was Charles T. Creekman Jr. of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., who is a selectee for the Burke Program and reports to the destroyer USS HoEL. Robert G. Arnold of Willow Grove, Pa., who aspires to naval aviation, was number two man, followed by David G. Deininger of Monroe, Wis., a nuclear power man. Richard P. Red of Lafayette, La., and a former member of the class of 1968, was anchor man and is entering the Marine Corps.

June Week commenced on 29 May with a dress parade on Worden Field following which two plebes designated from each company joined in the minute and a half assault on the ungreased Herndon Monument. After Midn. Larry G. Fanning of Berryville, Ark., placed his hat on top of the monument the plebes dunked in the new fountain pool at Michelson Hall Court to signify their new status as youngsters.

This apparently is a "new tradition."

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WEEK RAdm. James F. Calvert, USN, presented letters of commendation to: Brigade Commander Stephen J. Leaman of Waynesboro, Pa., who also received the Class of 1897 Sword and Cup; Brian J. Barry of Falls Church, Va.; William S. Buttrill of Annapolis; Michael B. Clark of Dayton, Oh.; Charles T. Creekman Jr.; James A. Davidson of Homewood, 111.; Maurice H. Docton of Xenia, Oh.; James O. Ellis Jr. of Spartanburg, S. C.; Edwin B. Finison of Charlotte, N. C.: Danny L. George of Morro Bay, Calif.; Michael A. Hough of LaCrosse, Wis.; Michael K. Johannsen of Miami. Fla.; Gregory B. Jones of Orange, Ct.; Richard G. Kirkland; James W. Latham of Chatham, N. H.; George W. Mather of Wilmette, 111.; Timothy W. Oliver of Indianapolis, Ind.; Robert E. Riera Jr. of Arlington, \ ' a . ; Eric C. Simmons of Arlington, Va., and Thomas E. Utegaard of Bethesda, Md. The team of Blue Angels who awed spectators over Dewey Field with their precision flying in Mach 2 Phantoms included Lt. Ernest E. Christensen Jr., USN '64. His career, plus that of his father RAdm. E. E. Chri.stensen, USN (Ret.) '34. and of his grandfather span a period of more than 50 years of naval aviation.

The Colors were presented to the Thirty-second Company by Color Girl Miss Claudia Starr, fiancee of Midn. Richard G. Kirkland of Alameda, Calif., and Thirty-second Company Commander. Also of .•\lameda. Miss Starr is an elementary education major at Kent State University, of Ohio. Newly commissioned Ens. Kirkland, who is going navy air, is the son of Capt. William B. Kirkland Jr., USN (Ret.) '43, and brother of W. B. Kirkland III, USNA '65.

By chance, Richard Kirkland drew the deciding straw which designated him to be the first of fifteen '69ers to be married in the Academy Chapel on graduation day.

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MAIL BOAT Dear Admiral Carney: The SOth Reunion Committee of the Class of 1920 wishes to thank you and your staff for your help and consideration in making our SOth Reunion a success.

Admiral Fitzgerald and Barbara Fairlamb were most helpful in planning, in disseminating information, and in providing space and competent help for the registration and welcoming of participants. Mrs. Blanding provided and supervised an excellent luncheon for the ladies on Saturday.

In large part the thanks and congratulations we have been receiving since the Reunion have been due to the help and cordiality of the Alumni Association.

Sincerely yours, CLARENCE F . SWANSON,

Capt. USN (Ret.) Committee Chairman.

Dear Fitz: I trust that by the time you receive this note that the fine old Alumni House has returned to normal and fully recovere4 from the onslaughts of the youngsters of the Class of 1924.

For myself, Roy Hartwig, members of the Class of 1924, their wives and guests, I take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the splendid cooperation, assistance, work and service rendered to us by you and your fine staff.

It is our particular wish that you convey to Mrs. Fairlamb and Mrs. Blanding our many things for the work they did to help make our 4Sth Reunion a most memorable and enjoyable experience.

With warmest best wishes to all and also

for continued success of the organization for which you have done so much, I am Sincerely, ROBERT L . SWART, President

The following letter, dated 19 May 1969, reflects the thoughts of many Naval Academy alumni and specifically a consensus of the New York chapter. It is reprinted here as a matter of interest.

The Honorable Melvin R. Laird Secretary of Defense The Pentagon, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: The Naval Academy Association of New York consists of some 700 alumni of the U. S. Naval Academy, most of whom are engaged in civilian business, educational or professional activities within the New York metropolitan area. We submit some observations on the dangerous situations which have been created at many of our American colleges and universities, along with recommendations for your consideration and appropriate action, as they pertain to the ROTC and other officer procurement programs.

We all have been observing, personally or through the news media, the lawless conduct of a minority of students white and black aided and abetted by non-student professional agitators. They have seized buildings to bar education to the majority; burned libraries, wrecked furniture and equipment; pilfered and ransacked files and records; thrown fire bombs, disrupted classes, dragged a college president from a microphone, physically ejected faculty members and assaulted them; carried guns to settle academic issues; threatened the death of a great university, with a simultaneous display of fire arms and belts of live ammunition to give effect to this

threat; disrupted the ROTC training by destruction of the reserve training centers and equipment therein and by physical interdiction of legally authorized and required exercises and drills in violation of Federal law.

Since the colleges provide the great number of officer candidates, it seems imperative to us that the Defense Department re-examines the procedures for processing applicants for commission, in order to screen out anyone associated with the "Students for Democratic Society" ( S D S ) , or any other white or black activist group engaged in unlawful conduct.

Despite their associations, many will nevertheless seek a commission rather than serve as draftees. Some may deliberately do so in order to undermine from within.

We also strongly recommend that the Secretary of Defense and Service Secretaries take a firm stand on full retention of the ROTC with academic accreditation for the military and naval science courses, and that they not accept a down grading of the commanding officer of the unit from his present faculty designation of professor or assistant professor.

Should any college or university denigrate the ROTC, fail to support it, or express a desire for its termination, then the Secretary of Defense is strongly urged to disestablish the unit at the earliest time, and award this high honor to other distinguished educational institutions now on the waiting list. Where this becomes necessary, we feel it should by no means be regarded as a retreat, but rather as an advance to healthier ground and to the mutual benefit of the Armed Services and the newly accepted colleges.

Respectfully submitted, / s / David L. Martineau RAdm. USN (Ret.), President

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE CLASS OF 1969

NEWS

There are many professions and occupations in which an American can serve his country, but only the one you have chosen has been traditionally dignified virith a simple, honorable title: the service.

OFFICERS President— ADM. ROBERT B . CARNEY, USN (Ret.) '16 (4521), Washington, D. C. Vice President (Eastern Area)— VADM. FELIX L . JOHNSON, USN (Ret.) '20 (5289), Leonardtown, Md.

Vice President (Central Area)— MR. JOHN F . GORDON '22 (6330), Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area)— CAPT. J. L. P. MCCALLUM, USN (Ret.) '35 (11761), Seattle, 'Wash.

Past President— VADM. W I L L M M R . SMEDBERG, III, USN (Ret.) '26 (8367), 'Washington,

D.C. Executive Director— RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's

Representative—

CAPT. THOMAS E . JACKSON, USN '47 (19165), USNA, Annapolis, Md.

At Large

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1969) LTGEN. A. L. BOWSER, JR., USMC '32

(10650) RADM.

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CDR. C. A. TROST, U S N ' 5 3 (23314)

It is this title that distinguishes you from other college graduates of 1969, and it is the spirit of this title which has shaped your education for the last four years. You have chosen to serve. I n so choosing, you have deliberately and willingly accepted the rigorous training, the striving for disciplined excellence, and the traditions of self-sacrifice and leadership which have been the pride and the inspiration of our Armed Forces.

I am convinced that you have chosen well. Each of you will be a leader who serves and one who gives service through leadership. You have spent the last four years learning the great tradition of the United States Armed Forces. N o w it is your turn to contribute to that tradition.

(Ret.) '31 (10277)

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1970) CDR. WILLIAM R . SMEDBERG, PV, USN

M R . H . R . DUDEN, JR. '47 (19003)

'51 (22237) RADM. J. W . CRUMPACKER, USN (Ret.)

CDR_ R B . PIRIE, JR., USN '55 (25101)

'31 (10294)

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1971) CAPT. C . H . BLAIR, USN "45 (16617)

LCOL. W . G . LEFTWICH, JR., USMC '53

CAPT. W . C . CHAPMAN, USN

CAPT. E . P. RANKIN, USN (Ret.)

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Unlike Tennyson's Light Brigade of whom he wrote, "Theirs is not to reason why," you have already asked the important questions. You know the reason for your service: the constitution of the United States of America. In choosing the service, you have said to your countrymen and to the world: this is reason enough.

RICHARD N I X O N

From Local Chapters

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1969) RADM. SCHUYLER N . PYNE, USN (Ret.)

'25 (7724), Annapolis CAPT.

'24 (7369), New York

T . H . SUDDATH, USN

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(10961), Seattle RAdm. R. P. HUNTER, USN (Ret.) '31 (10130), Washington, D. C.

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DEDICATION OF MICHELSON HALL

Michelson Hall, the Naval Academy's ultra-modern science building, the first academic building completed under the Academy's master plan for modernization and the first such addition in more than a quarter of a century, was dedicated on Saturday, 10 May. Michelson Hall and its twin, Chauvenet Hall, are four-story, gray granite buildings located where the tennis courts adjacent to the one-time Dewey Basin (now Dewey Field) once were. The architectural design is a modernized version of the French renaissance style. This new building complex is dramatically contemporary in appearance and utility, and yet one which blends well with the older buildings in the Yard.

The very impressive dedication ceremony of Michelson Hall opened with an academic procession. The ceremonial party included Rear Admiral James Calvert, Superintendent, Dr. A. Bernard Drought, Academic Dean, and Admiral Ignatius J. Galantin, Chief of Naval Material, who officially delivered the building to the Naval Academy. Among the honored guests were the three daughters of the late Dr. Michelson, Mrs. Goodhue Livingston of New York, Mrs. Festus Foster of Waterford, Va., and Mrs. Frederick Mueller of Greens Farms, Conn.

Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, one of the world's top authorities in the field of nuclear chemistry and co-winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1951, delivered the main address, speaking on "The Heritage of .Albert Michelson."

Albert A. Michelson was graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1873 and it was during a tour of duty from 1875 to 1879 as an officer-faculty member in the then Physics and Chemistry Department that he became the first to make highly accurate measurements of the speed of light. Michelson Hall stands on the site of this experiment.

His Naval Academy research was the basis for the work leading to his selection in 1907 as the first American to win the Nobel Prize.

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Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg delivered the principal address at the Michelson Hall dedication.

"The Key" to Michelson Hall.

Dr. Michelson's daughters, Mrs. Frederick Mueller, Mrs. Festus Foster and Mrs. Goodhue Livingston.

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Classrooms and laboratories in Michelson Hall incorporate a sophisticated range of features for teaching and research in chemistry, electrical science, and physics, the Science Department's three major fields of study.

Each classroom is equipped with remote, computer-linked terminals, and has the capacity for closed circuit television and other audio-visual aids. The building contains five large lecture rooms ranging from 100 to 500 seats, each with audio-visual equipment and each with facilities for various scientific demonstrations.

Special laboratories are equipped for work in nuclear magnetic resonance. X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, microcalorimetry, solid-state physics, optics and acoustics. Electrical science laboratories, classrooms and lecture rooms are served by a central signal system capable of generating approximately 250 dififerent signals.

Appropriately, the building will feature a museum section devoted to the distinguished Naval Academy alumnus for whom it has been named.

THE McLEAN PUNCH

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The notice in the All Hands section of the May Shipmate concerning the sterling silver punch bowl presented to the Edward B. McLeans of Washington, D. C , by the classes of 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916 elicited considerable interest. From among the letters and comments received at Alumni House the following excerpt provides a commentary.

"On our arrival (in Washington) the sky was overcast; there was a penetrating chill in the air and it remained throughout the day. We marched and marched and stood and stood. By the time w-e reached the McLean premises on Massachusetts Avenue we were not alone tired but desperately in need of relief—the time being early afternoon.

If for no other reason than the fact that the McLeans had considerately placed some eight or ten latrines about their spacious grounds they were entitled to the 'sterling silver punch bowl' from the Brigade in sheer gratitude for their thoughtfulness.

"An added attraction for the day was the presence of Admiral George Dewey in the receiving line. He was majestic in flowing mustaches and in the Special Full Dress of that era. He shook hands with all of us as we trooped by. A classmate of mine directly behind me whispered in my ear when we had barely cleared the receiving line, 'Who was that old geezer in the Naval Officer's uniform we just shook hands with?' And Manila Bay was not quite fifteen years in the past!"

On Saturday afternoon, 17 May 1959, the punch bowl returned to the Academy. It had been repurchased by members of the original donor classes with a generous assist by the wife of a '16er.

In a short and informal ceremony at the Naval Academy Museum Admiral Carney, President of the Alumni Association, presented the punch bowl to Rear Admiral Calvert as Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Present were representatives of the four classes with a large representation from the class of 1914 which at the time was holding a 55th reunion in Annapolis.

Admiral Carney addressed the group: "Admiral Calvert, fellow alumni of '13, '14, '15 and '16, ladies and gentlemen: "After a long day of early reveille, marching and standing around, incident to President Wilson's Inauguration on the 4th of March, 1913, the McLeans took the tired J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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At the presentation of the punch bowl were (from the left) RAdm. Herman A. Spanagel, representing the class of 1914, VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, president of 1913, Adm. Robt. B. Carney, president of the Alumni Association, VAdm. Arthur D. Struble, chairman of the Class Committee of 1915, and Adm. Russell S. Berkey, instrumental in the repurchase of the punch bowl and representing the class of 1916.

and hungry Brigade into their Washington mansion and entertained them royally.

"In appreciation of that warm hospitality, the midshipmen bought and presented to their Washington hosts a handsome silver punch bowl decorated with the crests of the Naval Academy and of the four classes that made up the Brigade at that time—'13, '14, 'IS and '16.

"Fifty-six years later that bowl was in the hands of an auctioneer. When the Alumni Association became aware of that fact, inquiry was made as to the probable ransom price and a rush mailing was sent out to the members of the four classes concerned to sound out sentiment for the bowl's recovery in terms of desire to contribute to a purchase fund, with a view of presenting it to the Naval Academy.

"The response was quick and generous— including a fine contribution from the wife of a '16er—the bowl was rescued from the auctioneer's gavel and brought to Annapolis.

"If memory serves me aright, it was the lordly first class that sparked the collection for the gift to the McLeans, but Time does funny things to lordliness. Today, it is an ex-plebe of A.D. 1913 speaking for the upperclassmen of that vintage year.

"Admiral Calvert, recognizing the initiative and efficiency displayed by Admiral Fitzgerald and the staff at Alumni House, and on behalf of the classes of 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916, I have the honor, as President of the Alumni Association, to present to the Naval Academy this handsome symbol of enduring alumni afifection for our splendid institution. May it be so displayed and used as to inspire all other classes appropriately to show their support."

Admiral Calvert responded graciously, accepting the bowl in the spirit in which it had been presented and assuring Admiral Carney and the others present that it would indeed be used in the manner intended by the donors.

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On 10 May Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson, United States Navy, Retired, quietly observed his 103rd birthday. Adm. Jackson graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1887 and he is the oldest living graduate of all the United States Service Academies.

The Admiral, who lives at 504 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif., received greetings from President Nixon, Governor Reagan of California, Secretary of Defense Laird, Secretary of the Navy Chaffee, Admiral Moorer,

CNO, Admiral Carney, President of the Alumni Association, Congressman Bob Wilson of California, Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee, President of the Coronado Chapter, Rear Admiral James Calvert, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen, Rear Admiral Lawrence Geis, Chief of Information and many others.

"Living to be 103," said the Admiral, "is simply a matter of choosing the right ancestors. All of mine lived to ripe old ages."

Asked by a fresh young reporter just how long he intended to keep living he answered, "Come back on my 104th birthday party and we'll talk about it some more then." In a tone more serious he continued, "When it comes to dying—well, there's a legend about men of the sea. They'll tell you that old sailors don't up and die like most. They say old sailors turn into dolphins—and return to where they belong."

MEMORIAL

DONATIONS

Gifts in memory of deceased alumni are gratefully received by the Naval Academy Alumni Association and are indeed a fitting and effective way to continue an individual's past interest in and loyalty to the Academy.

Received in recent months are memorial donations from Mrs. George R. Fairlamb, Jr., in memory of the late Capt. George R. Fairlamb, Jr., '17, and from MGen. John N. Hart '25 in memory of the late RAdm. Harold C. Train '09.

Contributions in memory of the late Capt.

Robert D. Huie, Jr., USMC '66, are being received at the Alumni House at the request of Mrs. Huie. Contributions in memory of Capt. Huie have been received from the following: Miss Erica A. Robinson Mrs. Rosemary Hesser Mrs. John M. Moore Miss Allene Stanton Sears, Roebuck & Co. (White Oak branch) Mrs. Nell A. McLaughlin Mrs. Noble R. Welch Mrs. Porter Wilson Mr. Phil McCorkle, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed. W. McCorkle Mr. B. W. McCormick, Jr. Dr. Jim Bethea Dr. Harold Bober Mr. A. T. Goodloe, II Mr. Paul Cooper Mr. Warren Cooper Mr. Jack Cooper Mrs. Clarence E. Anthony Mrs. Mary Wessel Mrs. James Gibson Lt. John E. Heard 27

SOCIETY OF SPONSORS' SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Society of Sponsors of the U. S. Navy held its 1969 Annual Meeting at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington on May 7 and 8. The requirement for membership in this organization of prominent women is the christening a ship of the fighting fleet of the U. S. Navy, and its primary activity is awarding scholarships for preparation to enter the Naval Academy on the basis of need and qualification.

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Sec'y, RAdm. C. W. Fisher, USN (Rel.) P.O. Box 1101, Carmel, Calif. 93921

The class of 1901 has donated the remainder of its class fund to the U S N A Alumni Association as a contribution from the class of 1901.

The class entered the Naval Academy in 1897, and a year later participated in the Spanish American W a r ; it cheered the exciting 11-7 football victory over Army on

Capt. Byron Andrew LONG, U S N (Ret.), of 67 Hilton Ave., Garden City, N. Y., was born in Eureka, Calif., and was appointed from that state. Serving in the Navy until his retirement in 1929, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and was also decorated by England. Captain Long was involved in real estate until 1954, and also served as trustee of the Title Guarantee Company of New York City.

Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannocl<burn Dr. Bethesda, Md. 20034

It is with regret that we announce the passing of the wife of Capt. George A. ALEXANDER, Lillian Daggett Alexander, cruise, before graduating 67 members in who died on 10 April in the Hill Haven Nursing Home at Baton Rouge, La. FollowJune 1901; 21 did not graduate. Of the grading services at Baton Rouge and at Cincinuates, there are four remaining members. nati, Oh., Mrs. Alexander was buried in Class president since plebe year, LCdr. Vine Street Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati. She John Townsend BURWELL, U S N R (Ret.), is survived by George of 2172 Cloverdale of Millwood, Va., was born in Millwood and Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70808, and their appointed from Virginia. A naval line officer, daughter Mrs. Standifer Sholars, also of he resigned from the service in Jan. 1906, Baton Rouge. and served in the Naval Reserve during World War I. Commander Burwell has been active in farming and real estate. f —^^ Sec'y, Adm. John H. Hoover, USN (Ret.) 5004 Scarsdale Rd., Class secretary RAdm. Charles Willis Washington, D. C. 20016 FISHER, U S N ( R e t ) , was born in New York City and appointed from Maryland.

We regret to report the death of D, E. '"l^^^^^l After studying naval architecture at MIT, CUMMINGS on 20 April in his home at he became a member of the Construction Washington, D. C. Deac had been ill for a Corps in 1907. He earned a Navy Cross number of years, but cheerful nevertheless. and was decorated by France during World He is the author of a book on RAdm. John Mrs. Schuyler N . Pyne, president of t h e Society of Sponsors, with those members of the g r a d u a t i n g War I, and earned the Legion of Merit for D. Wainwright and various professional class w h o h a d received Society scholarships—David directing the Shore Establishments Division, articles.

Bullock, James Kras a n d John Tolmie.

Office of Asst. Secretary of the Navy from The burial in Arlington on 28 April was 1935 to 1944; he was retired in 1946. Admiral attended by classmates Windsor, Schuyler Fisher continues his work as president of This year the class of 1969 graduated three and Hoover. fine midshipmen whose preparatory training the Carmel Citizens Committee, Inc. RAdm. Alfred Graham H O W E , USN for their entrance exams was financed by the (Ret.), of 71 Gibbs St., Charleston, S. C , Society of Sponsors.

0) Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) Nine motivated young men will enter the was born in State College, Pa., and was n^ El Miradero, P. 0. Box 131 Zj Bonita, Ca. 92002 coming plebe class whose scholarships from appointed from Indiana. Admiral Howe the Society of Sponsors helped them qualify earned the Navy Cross for performance as The U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assocommanding officer of the USS CONNER on for entrance. patrol during World War I, and for service ciation is trying to locate a copy of They Three of the nine who received assistance as head of U. S. Naval Mission to Peru he Also Serve, written by Mrs. Evelyn Kelly and interest from the Society of Sponsors was decorated by Peru; he was retired in Traynor (widow of Lt. Clarence Crase came from Service families—the others have 1936. Recalled to active duty, he served Thomas who was the first officer to be been motivated by other reasons to serve from 1940 to 1945, retiring with the rank killed in World War I ) . Any information their country in the naval profession. regarding this book will be appreciated. of rear admiral.

A very generous sum had been donated to the Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Society of Sponsors in memory of the late Mrs. Wilder Baker by friends and relatives at the time of her death. Robert Johnson, son of a 1945 graduate of the Naval Academy, has been designated as the Cora Barry Baker Memorial Scholar, and his progress as a future naval officer will be watched with great interest by many navy affiliated families. Young Johnson had received offers of scholarships from many civilian colleges but never considered preparing for any but his father's profession. ^^^^^^fc^^

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The Sponsors' Memorial Scholarship Fund has also been recently augmented by contributions in the memory of Annie B. Pye, widow of the late Admiral W. S. Pye. Mrs. Pye, who died in February, served as president of the Society of Sponsors in 1951-1953.

Mrs. Schuyler N. Pyne, wife of Rear Admiral Pyne class of 1925, was re-elected at the annual meeting of the Society of Sponsors on May 8 for a second term as president of the Society.

Applications for scholarships should be sent to the chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Mrs. Edward L. Cochrane, Jr., at 8814 Lynnhurst Dr., Fairfax, Va. 22030.

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Checking the Register oj Alumni for our class, I found that Boyce K. MUIR (Cdr. Ret.) was living in the same apartment house with our good friends the Edmund Booths of Grand Rapids, Mich. By coincidence, the Booths came on a visit to Coronado, Calif., very soon thereafter, and we compared notes and found they were already acquainted with the fact that Muir was a classmate of mine. We may have more news along this line for next issue of Shipmate, as the Booths have promised to follow up their contact.

Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Franit A. Braisted, USN (Ret.) 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

The 12 May luncheon was given in honor of the wives and widows living in the Washington, Annapolis, Baltimore area and was held in the Sea Room of the Army-Navy Club. It opened with welcoming remarks by Olaf Hustvedt.

Those attending were Frank and Margaret Braisted, Levin and Lucile Campbell, Marie Doyle (Jimmy was unable to attend), Edwin and Irene Gillam '10, James and Ellie Glennon, Olaf and Irene Hustvedt, Charles and Anna Louise Moore '10, Martha Okie, Bob and Mary Piatt, Robert and Pamelia Robertson, Marjorie Sampson, Helen Slingluff, Betty Smith, Ralph Spalding, Fay Stuart, May Train and Raleigh Williams.

We congratulate Charles and Gretchen MORRISON on being great-grandparents.

Their grandson Charles H. I l l (Capt.

USMC) and his wife Susan have an 8 lb.

10 oz. son, named Matthew Macdonald, born at Annapolis on 9 April.

HAPPY B I R T H D A Y S Best wishes for a happy birthday t o : Paunack on 4 July; Hersey on the Sth; Weyerbacher on the i2th, and Wickham and Porter, both on the 17th.

In August: Van Metre on the 24th and Ashley on the 27th.

In September: McGlasson on the 14th and Chapline on the 19th.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J . Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey 0 . Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kolcomo, Ind. 46901

The address of Carolyn Davidson (Mrs. Lyal A.) is: 6251 Old Dominion Dr., Apt. 304, McLean, Va. 22101. That is Vinson Hall. During May, Carolyn was busy with the meeting of Navy Sponsors in Washington, a group to which several 1910 Associates belong.

Charlie (RAdm. CJ) M O O R E and Anna Louise have had a delightful visit with Margo Merrill (Mrs. Robert T.) and her daughter, Mrs. Edith Cooney, in their home at Light House Point, Fla., which is adjacent to Pompano Beach. On the way home they spent a week at The King and Prince Hotel, Saint Simon's Island, Ga. Bob (Robt. C.) M U L N I X sends the front page of The Bakersfield Californian which features in full color a recent painting by him of The Canyon du Chelly. Bob continues to gain distinction with his western landscapes.

He gets to the scenes of his paintings in his trailer home—La Casa K-9, and expects to continue so until the tender age of 97.

Fanny (Mrs. Ted) Sherman has taken a rest from her civic chores with a visit to Palm Springs and a family picnic to which J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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over a hundred Jessops and related were invited—over 70 showed up. Fanny says she was "commissary steward" of the affair.

Evelyn (Mrs. Francis P.) Traynor is visiting in Washington, and Hot Springs, W. Va. She and her sisters (the other Martin girls, all Navy wives) will revisit Annapolis, where in our midshipman days the Martin family had such a pleasant, jolly "point of call" for many midshipmen on Prince George St. And Evelyn writes a most interesting account of the careers of our "Irish" TRAYNOR's three sons—2 Navy, 1 Air Force, and the recent arrival of the first great-grandson. It is a splendid and distinguished family of 1910 Juniors.

Your reporter's junior grandson (D.O.T. I l l ) has enlisted in the Navy effective on graduation from high school in June. He is actuated by a desire to get his military obligations behind him before college level; and he is, in a way, "protesting the protesters."

He can't see college under present conditions.

And there may be a USNA service appointment in the offing. His grandfather thinks it a right smart decision.

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Sec'y, Capt. W . D. Chandler, USN (Rel.) 2029 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Adm. Harry W. H i l l , USN (Ret.) 201 Prince George St. Annapolis, IVId. 21401

A couple of our classmates have been recent visitors to the Washington-Annapolis area in May. Mort and Leila DEYO stopped for a few days, en route to Kittery, Maine, visiting their daughter in Washington. They stopped for a short visit in Annapolis. Both of them looked fine, and wished to be remembered to all classmates through the medium of this column.

George McMILLIN is visiting his daughter Ruth Mack in Washington and is getting the red carpet treatment. He joined Bieri, Butler, Chandler, Hill, Hinckley and McClung at the class luncheon. On Wednesday, 14 May, he was guest of honor at a dinner given by Dwight and Amy CHANDLER. Guests included the Bieris, Butlers, Griffins, Hills, Hinckleys, Peg McCord, Susan Zimmerman, Eloise English, Frances Cobb, George McMillin and the Macks, and Charles and Ann Chandler. On Friday he was in Annapolis and had lunch with Harry and Margaret HILL. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed a visit with him, and hopes he will make these trips a routine affair.

Your correspondent, Harry HILL, on 13 May, was the dinner guest of the first class of the 11th Company. It was a dress affair in the sumptuous banquet room in Bancroft Hall near where the express office was in our day. It is a remarkably fine group of young men, and I wish all of you could have had the chance of meeting them.

I regret having to report sad news regarding two of our classmates. Albert MACK died in the Naval Hospital, San Diego, as the result of a heart attack, following a short illness. Interment was in Cypress View Mausoleum, San Diego. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, who join in heartfelt sympathy to his widow Mattie and family.

On 19 April Jimmie (Duck) RODGERS died suddenly as the result of a heart attack at their home near Reading, Jamaica, W. I., where for many years they have been spending the winters. He was buried there with full military honors provided by the Jamaica government.

Duck was always very close to your correspondent. As candidates at Bobby Wernst's school we had lived together at Mrs. Boessel's, and during the war and later years we have seen much of them, as Jimmie and Ruth usually planned a stopover in this area on their way to and from Jamaica. He will be greatly missed, and the deepest sympathy of all classmates is extended to Ruth.

Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) 1922 Carrollton Rd. Annapolis, Md. 21401

The class will be interested and proud to hear that Tip TISDALE's grandson Kenneth Tisdale Sanger, son of Helen and Capt.

K. J. Sanger, U S N (Ret.) '35, is enjoying a fine career in naval aviation. At present Jeep is a jet carrier pilot flying the A-4 Skyhawks and recently completed 137 missions over Vietnam from the USS TICONDEROGA. He has trained at the NAS, Lemoore, Calif.

A competent pilot. Jeep has won awards as a bombing, strafing and rocket attack pilot; he recently won the Annie Oakley and Top Gun award.

We regret to report to the class that Dan BARBEY passed away on 12 April in the Naval Hospital at Bremerton, Wash.; he had not been ill long. Dan had a long and fine career in the Navy. Just prior to World War II he became interested in the design, development and operation of landing craft. When the war broke out with many operations in the Islands of the Pacific, he was a natural choice to head the Landing Forces in that area. He directed the assaults in the Southwest Pacific from 1943 to 1945 of thousands of men against the Japanese and was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal for this work. He commanded the Fourth and Seventh Fleets. Following his retirement on 30 June 1951, Dan returned to the Northwest.

He is survived by his wife Katharine Graham who lives at 3217 Capitol Blvd., Olympia, Wash. Well done, Dan! Exec. v . p., Paul D. Sleeper, Apt. 710 4545 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

Attendance at our May DC luncheon included N'13 Davis, Hall, Helmick, Sleeper; A'13 Davidson; Col. Dupuy, USA Ret., Col. Ashley, U S A F Ret., and George Helmick, brother of our classmate. We were delighted to welcome Jim Hall back from his winter in Florida, and to have George Helmick with us. He has recently retired from his banking career in Hawaii.

Generous contributions to our class fund have been received from classmates Dale and White. I have sent each a note extending the thanks of 1913.

The J U P P s expect to move about 1 Sept. into a garden apartment on Shipwright St., Annapolis. A more definite address in a later issue of Shipmate.

Mrs. A. L. Haas is now at Clarence House, Apt. 412, 4530 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008.

A B B O T T : "A fine classmate and shipmate," "Our good friend and classmate," "Truly sorry for the loss of such a fine chap to our class" are some of the expressions of sorrow by classmates Ard, Clarkson, Hatch, Miller, Buck Jones, Doc Lee, Seibert, Tisdale and White upon learning of the death of Henry Abbott. We in DC really miss him.

GRAYSON: "We are deeply distressed at the news of Henry Abbott's passing. They were so good to us when I was in Bethesda 29

1 Naval Hospital for a long session in 1966, and we did appreciate the many visits and kindnesses to us then."

M I L L E R : "Another milestone! 1! About 60 years ago we entered USNA. Good luck and happy days to all of 1913 for the trip to the finishing line."

J U N K I N : "I was distressed to learn of Henry Abbott's death. At one time he and I were in submarines for three years, and became quite cluby. In fact, he was best man at my wedding. 1913's ranks are getting smaller and smaller and I hate to see a good man like Henry leave us."

T H E B A U D : "Had a delightful trip in April to Charleston and Beaufort, S. C , Asheville and much mileage in the Great Smokies and north thru the mountains. Saw only one '13er, Clarke and Margaret Withers on our trip. Clarke was much affected by Henry Abbott's death as they were roommates at the Academy."

At the time this was written, 8 May, many classmates had not learned of Abbott's death.

Cards or notes were also received from Dale, Dillingham, Donahue, Henderson, Thurston and Todd. Best wishes to all '13ers everywhere.

Acting Sec'y, RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.), 5302 Briley P L , Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN ( R e t . ) , 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, Calif. 92042

Although there isn't much of interest as of this moment, there is every indication that the observation of our 55th anniversary of graduation will be a reasonable success. It will be attended by 15 members of the class accompanied by nine wives, and the widows of four others, which will bring the total attendance to about 30. In the replies to our inquiries, a few indicated they would not be able to attend at this time but hoped they would be present for our 60th. We too have hopes that may be possible, but considering that the youngest member of the class at that time will be at least 80 years old, it is extremely doubtful that a sufficient number will be able to attend to make a planned reunion worthwhile.

Birthday greetings for July are extended to: Moyer 12th ; Mittendorf 18th; Hans 21st, and Baker 22nd; and in August to Christian 2nd; Powers 14th, and Beard 27th.

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) 611 West 40th St. Baltimore, Md. 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla, Ca. 92037

Arthur RADFORD submitted the following interesting account of their trip to the Far East, "Marianna and I left Washington on 2 March for Tokyo. We embarked at Dulles on Northwest Airlines and flew to Anchorage and on to Tokyo in 19 hours. It was all daylight flying and, although tiring, it was very interesting. Crossing Canada with most of the country in the clear—the mountains of Canada and Alaska covered with snow—was impressive and beautiful.

Anchorage had some six big jet transports there in the one hour that we stopped— BOAC, JAL, Air France, Lufthansa, as well as Northwest.

"We visited Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Manila and Hawaii. We found the Far East in general booming and particularly 30

Japan, Korea and Taipei. Hong Kong has grown tremendously since I was last there and still is one of the most interesting cities of the world. They seem to be maintaining law and order without too much difficulty.

Manila and the Philippines are not making the progress that other countries of the Far East are. It seems to be their failure to get competent leadership and I do not know what is going to be the eventual answer out there.

"We enjoyed a week's stay in Honolulu and saw many old friends in Makalapa as well. We were briefly on the west coast but not in the 'San Diego area, and were home on 10 April and glad to be there. Six weeks is a long time to live out of a suitcase."

The Jake DAVISes have returned to their home in Tionesta, Pa., after rambling over most of the country from Florida to California and back during a five-months' tour visiting family and friends. They report a good time but, like Raddy did, said it felt fine to be home again.

For 21 years Jake has been writing a weekly column called "On Soundings" for a regional daily paper he once owned. That got to be quite a chore, Jake says, especially while on tours such as the one just completed. So he has decided to drop that commitment and devote more time to writing articles such as the fine one he had in the February issue of Shipmate. That's good news for us if not for the local folk of his home town.

A note from Pep FLOOD in Berkeley mentions a phone conversation he had recently with Nevy CRAIG in Eugene, Ore. No details other than that Nevy is in good shape and busy as one of the enthusiastic citizens of that interesting Oregon city.

W E S T COAST N E W S "The San Diego area 1916-17-18ers held their monthly luncheon in the Destroyer Room of the Admiral Kidd Club, Naval Training, Center on 17 April with 17 present. Many regulars of the group happen to be traveling various parts of the world, hence the attendance was a record low. The preliminaries during the "warm-up" period were more active than normal, with Possum Webb, Sleuth Holmes, Bert Rodgers and Soc McGinnis accepting the winning honors.

Others present were (1916) Chapline, Herndon, Jenkins, Loventhal, Root, and Terhune; (1917) Bennett, Haeberle, Kiland, Richards and Rogers; (1918) Curtis. Several wives, who get together monthly on luncheon days, enjoyed the excellent buffet in the Main Club Dining Room.

"It was indeed a great pleasure to have Andy and Dorothy McFALL pay La Jolla a short visit in late March. Soc and Ruby McGINNIS had a few La Jolla friends of the McFalls at their home for a cheerful, delightful and delicious buffet on 30 March."

Thanks again. Chappie, for the interesting dope about our friends out "that-a-way."

Next deadline for Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate is 21 July. Hope to hear from any or all of you by that time.

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Walt and Louise CALHOUN are back from a protracted trip to South America.

Starting at Caracas, Venezuela, they traveled down the east coast visiting Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Punta Arenas. Side trips were made to

Manus on the Amazon River, Brasilia, the new capital and Sao Paulo in Brazil, Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, and Bariloche in the Lake Region of Argentine. Returning north they visited Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar in Chile. With Lima, Peru, as their base they went to Cuzco to see the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, then on to Puno on Lake Titicaca. They crossed Lake Titicaca by hydrofoil to Copacabana, Bolivia, to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Returning to Lima they continued on to Quito, Ecuador, and Bogota, Colombia and home.

Those present at the April '16-'17 luncheon were: Brady, Calhoun, Hanafee, Jenkins, Noble, Carney and Merwin. It was decideti at this meeting to temporarily discontinue the luncheons for the months of June, July and August.

To our surprise and delight, on 8 May Jack Jenkins, Hot Hanafee and Pi Park dropped by 248 for a bit of gossip. All were in fine fettle and Marion Park (who was riding herd on Pi) appeared a short time later. Pi gave the disturbing news that Ken Floyd-Jones died in Oct. 1967, news we had not been able to confirm.

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Duvall, USN (Ret.) Apt. 7 5 5 - B , The Westchester Washington, 0 . C. 20016

BGen. Donald CURTIS was kind enough i to send news from the west coast stating that Cy and Virginia P E R K I N S have made another trip to Europe, believed to be number four. Rachel Fischler gave a dinner for the "Joe" F O W L E R S and the Curtises in April. Since 13 April was the Fowlers' i 51st wedding anniversary and the 14th was Don's birthday, the occasion had double sen- ! timental interest, and was of course a most ] pleasant event. \ Don also reported that he has had the i biggest avocado crop ever which he has been | busy picking since January and which he hopes to have harvested by mid-May. After- ; wards he and Cess expect to go to Yosemite for a few days.

• A letter is going forth to all classmates \ and widows on the subject of the Naval | Academy Foundation which organization is | striving to provide candidates for the Naval Academy who are of the highest character and who have the most promising potential and who intend to make the Navy their \ careers. It is recommended that all hands « give careful consideration to this letter and | its enclosures. \

Sec'y, Capt. Donald C. King, USNR (Ret.) 4201 IVlassachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

This report is compiled after the April Bulletin and before the 24 May get-together.

Dan and Helen McGURL and possible Ed F R I E D M A N planned to attend from Philadelphia; Florence, who broke her leg in April, still had it in a cast and probably did not make it.

Pop OLDS was invited to ride a private plane to Boston for national council meeting of the Boy Scouts of America on 22 and 23 May, and planned to fly down on Saturday, Adelle, having other plans unfortunately, was to remain at La Mesa.

Frank T R O O S T was committed to trout fishing in northern Michigan at the end of May. This was one of several short vacations, which he prefers to a longer vacation. Hunting pheasants in Nebraska in the SHIPMATE

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fall and visiting his daughter in California at Christmas are also on the schedule. While his wife enjoys excellent health, Frank was hurt working in his garden in June 1968 and needed back surgery which laid him up for two months; he is now back to normal. Frank had intended to retire this year, "but guess I won't. There is such a shortage of d(x;tors."

Ted REYNOLDS planned to be in Annapolis on 24 May. "It took maneuvering but I've wrangled it to be there."

While Stewart and Beth CROSLEY were unable to attend the May meeting, Stewart was improving steadily but still wearing a brace and using a cane outside his house.

His doctor told him it will be a year before he will know the percentage of recovery of his right foot. Beth must be all right since she gives physiotherapy to Stewart and cracks the whip on his daily exercise.

Whitey and Lillian W H I T E H E A D were unable to attend because, "we get so tied up in various projects regarding house, island, garden and church, it seems almost impossible to get away." However, please note, "give my regards to all those present and pass the word that if any of them ever get to Maine we would love to feed them a lobster and show off the island. With a little notice we can also put them up for the night."

On 18 April, Mr. William A. Healy, P.E., executive director of the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Commission thanked Alice Vose for an "article on waste disposal conditions in the Marlboro, Maryland area," which would be helpful to them. He also said, "You may have learned from the folks in Durham that the Commission unanimously supported the staff's suggestion, at a recent meeting, that the new research vessel for seacoast work be named the 'Admiral Wilham C. Vose.' The ship is being built for us at Bradford, N. H., by an authentic downcast shipwright. Although it is small in size, the builder is a meticulous worker and we can be sure that there will be no flaws whatever. Only in this sense can it be considered as a fitting tribute to Cecil and the years of devoted service he provided the Commission."

In April the following note was received from Win B R O O K S : "I want to thank you and the class of '19 for the beautiful floral tribute you sent to Ft. Belvoir for Dorothy's funeral, also to thank the honorary pallbearers for their attendance, and the others who were present."

Dyer, Coney, Fink, Rochester, Duvall, Greer and King attended the last class luncheon until next fall on 6 May at the Army and Navy Club.

Sec'y, Capt. Roswell B. Daggett, USN (Ret.), P. 0. Box 201 Annapolis, Md. 21404

Sol I S Q U I T H dropped dead at his desk with a heart attack on 24 April in New York City. Graveside services with full military honors were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 28 April. The following classmates were pallbearers: Carter Anderson, Crowe, Mansfield, Nibecker, Osborn, and Clyde Smith. Sol leaves his widow, Sadie, of 215 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11205.

The class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 25 April was well attended as follows : Carter Anderson, Beck, Browder, Christmas, Connelly, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Hague, Savvy Harrison, Hitchcock, Holsinger, Korns, Lyon, Mansfield, Wap Martin, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Plaskitt, Sexton, Clyde Smith, J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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Swanson, and Thompson. Whitey S W A N SON gave a comprehensive report on the finalized plans for the SOth Reunion on 9-11 May. Max BROWDER, chairman of the nominating committee for class officers for next year, recommended the following slate to be elected and take office at the May luncheon meeting: chairman Jack L Y O N ; secretary Bill GOGGINS; treasurer Don O S B O R N . He also recommended that Wap MARTIN be the Annapolis liaison. In this connection I might add that after four years as class secretary I felt I had had enough and should give someone else a chance. I have agreed to write up the reunion which should appear in the column written by the new secretary in the Sept.-Oct. issue.

Our classmate, James E. W H I T M I R E , M.D., of Sumner, Iowa, has returned to South Vietnam for two months on a second tour serving the civilian population with the American Medical Association Volunteer Physicians. He is currently chief of staff at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner.

He feels strongly that the work of the Volunteer Physicians for Vietnam is extremely effective in creating lasting good will and friendship for our country in Southeast Asia.

Of the 1000 Vietnamese physicians nearly 700 are in military service and not available for full time civilian practice. About 50,000 Vietnamese civilians are treated in hospitals annually for war-related injuries. Due to the major diseases of tuberculosis, typhoid, cholera, plague, and intestinal parasitism, the life expectancy of the Vietnamese male is reported to be 35 years.

I am sure the class will be happy to learn that Paul MILLER and Bill SWANSTON's widow, Mary Jo, were married in the Naval Academy Chapel on 19 April. Paul Jr. served his father as best man and Bill Jr. gave his mother away. Her daughter, Mary Jo Cargill, was matron of honor. Paul recently sold his property in Annapolis to the adjacent Anne Anne Arundel General Hospital which is undergoing a sizeable expansion. H e has moved into Mary Jo's apartment, 710 Americana Dr., Apt. 54, Annapohs 21403. I believe we have three cases in the class wherein a classmate has married a class widow. I have in mind Champion-Dunbar; Curts-Hobbs; and now Miller-Swanston.

Sec'y, Capt. S. S. Bunting, USN (Ret.) Kensington House, 10225 Kensington Parl<way, Kensington, Md. 20795

As usual the Washington-Annapolis group gathered at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C , on 23 April for our monthly luncheon. After cocktail hour the wives and widows present left us for their get-together in the main dining room. Those attending were: Justine and Abe Abercrombie, Eleanor and Cat Brown, Vivian and Syd Bunting, Kitty and Oz Colclough, Louise and Homer Eimers, Alwilda Ferris, Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Carol and Ed Fullinwider, Dan Gallery (he has a new book about to come out about the PUEBLO affair), Margaret and Don Giles, Harold Houser, Lindy Jamison, Tiny and Eddie Kirk, Blackie Loker, Margaret and Swig Swiggart, Pinkie Thorp, and Charlie Wellborn.

Word has just been received of the death of Ajax McKENNA in Manhassett, Long Island, N. Y., in late April. He was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 5 May. Classmates present were Homer Eimers and Joe Bolger.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved widow and family.

We are distressed to hear of the death of John W A T E R S ' wife Elinor on 26 April at Arlington, Va. Elinor was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to John, Elinor leaves behind her an only son, John Jr., who lives at home with his father.

The class wishes to express its deepest sympathy to John and his son.

Our classmate R. C. BROWN died unexpectedly in the home of his son Newell in Centerville, Iowa, in mid-April. He was buried with full military honors in Savannah, Ga. Besides his son Newell he is survived by his widow, Isabel, and sons Henry, Jack (USNA '62), and Bob Jr. (Cdr. U S N '54). We extend our deepest sympathy to the family.

Stu P U R V E S and his wife Mary were recently hospitalized in the Bethesda Naval Hospital, suffering from smoke inhalation and first degree burns of the face received in a fire in their apartment at Arlington, Va. At last report they were both recovering. We wish them well.

Through Betty Ewen and Dal Emery we learn that Dutch Greber is very ill in Seattle, Wash. We pray that Dutch will have a speedy recovery.

On 5 April Virginia and Charlie W O O D SON hosted a cocktail buffet at the Casa de la Vista, Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island. The guests included their children, Margaret and John Larimer, Andrea and Philip Woodson and Allison W a r e ; Capt. and Mrs. Lloyd Clifford '18; and the following classmates and wives and widows : Pat and AB Carlisle, Edith and Red Craig, Marjorie and Ransom Davis, Eddie Duncan, Vera and Jim Harris, their two daughters Mrs. Mary Ann Wills and Mrs. Vera V. Vinn and husband (Capt. John Vinn) and granddaughter Miss Pamela Vinn; Irene and Doc Harris, Mary and Paul Howard, Martha and Paul Howell, Bunty and Lew Johns, Virginia and John McQueen, Eleanor and Norman McKee, Bobbie and John Madden, Kay and Slats Moore, Corinne and Jim Reisinger, Frank Talbot, Anna Thayer, and Cathy and Tommy Thomas.

The following was received from RAdm. "Heinie" Armstrong '27, president, SF chapter USNA Alumni Assn.: "The Chapter 'gong' that had been used to pipe-down dinner and to sound 'silence' when meetings became too enthusiastic finally died from overuse ! ! !!

"The Class of '21 came to the rescue when they presented the Chapter with a very handsome custom-designed gavel and sound board. The museum pieces are of mahogany, being suitably inscribed on silver with: U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, San Francisco Chapter, Donated by San Francisco Group Class 1921, 2 April 1969.

"Hearty KUDOS to the '21 group, particularly to that master designer and craftsman, Charlie Roland. (We will now have to appoint a new official-keeper of the Museum pieces, with additional task of keeping the brightwork polished !$ ?)"

Sec'y, Capt. E. R. Gardner, USN (Ret.) 17C0 San Carlos Ave. San Carlos, Ca. 94070 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. H. D. Baker, USN (Ret.) 2210 Wyoming Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

A letter from Beauty P I E R C E reports the status of the 1922 Class of the U S N A Memorial Scholarship Fund as of 5 May as follows: Subscriptions have now increased the principal to $59,837.32 and the number of contributors is 56. Since the income from $20,000 provides the class support of one scholarship in a cooperating preparatory 31

school for an eligible candidate for the Naval Academy, we will have three scholarships attributed to our class this year. This is a record that we can be proud of!

Since last November the number of contributors has increased from 40 to 56, with 8 members who have made two or more annual payments. The trustees are most anxious and hopeful that the number of contributors will be greatly increased in the forthcoming years and that eventually a majority of the class will have made a contribution. Since the scholarships are financed from the income of the Scholarship Fund they are awarded annually and it is hoped that our annual support can be substantially increased.

Frank and Bayless A K E R S spent Easter in Coronado where they saw many of their old friends and classmates. Marion and Ruth M U R P H Y entertained them at dinner on 5 April and among the guests from '22 were the Jarretts, Quartons, Whaleys, Williams, Goodwins, Ragonnet and Bert McVey. The Akers expected to visit the east in May and June and will spend a few days in Washington.

Omer and Lilla K N E E L A N D departed in May for a seven-week cruise to the Far East on board the PRESIDENT WILSON. Eddie ARROYO reported from New Orleans that he was taking a Mediterranean cruise in May lasting about seven weeks. Eddie is still associated with Delgado College of New Orleans as coordinator of the college branch campus in Algiers but finds plenty of time for golf, bridge and his many friends. Harold and Ginny BAKER visited Bill and Cynthia W A R E in New Orleans and the Wares send their greetings. Bill is teaching and tutoring French, a career he has followed since his retirement. The Wares are quite active in civic affairs and enjoy their life in New Orleans.

Freddie L O T T died of cancer on 29 March; the funeral was held on 1 April.

Freddie resigned on graduation to seek a career in the oil business which took him to Oklahoma, Venezuela and other areas where oil exploration was in progress and even-

tually brought him to Washington in government service. He was a member of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a regular attendant at our class luncheons in Washington. We extend our deepest sympathy to Dorothy and his family.

Roy DARRON died, also of cancer, after some months illness in San Diego on 12 April and was buried in San Diego on the 14th. The class was well represented at the funeral with Hal Davis, Ben Gcxxlwin, Hardin, Huffman, Jarrett, McVey, Murphy, Quarton, Ragonnet, Stickley, Whaley and Williams. Roy, one of our earliest aviators, went to flight training in 1924 and during his career had many interesting aviation billets. He retired for physical disability in 1947 and in 1961 moved to San Diego, which has been his home since then. We extend our deepest sympathy to Bobbie and the family.

We have sad news from Beauty and Nan PIERCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Patricia Nelson Stone, younger daughter of Nan and Harry Pierce, and wife of the Rev. Ellsworth D. Stone, rector of Our Church of the Merciful Savior, Penns Grove, N. J., died on 12 April following a long illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son Ellsworth D. Jr. and a daughter Michele, both in high schcxil.

Mrs. Franklin Lane (Honey Bee Metcalfe, widow of Red M E T C A L F E ) died on 2 May in Annapolis. Funeral services were held in St. Anne's Church on 5 May and she was buried in the St. Anne's Cemetery. She is survived by a son, LCdr. James Ashford Metcalfe, USN. The San Diego group had their monthly luncheon on 4 April at the Admiral Kidd Club with 14 present including visitors Frank Akers and Beany Jarrett. This group is very active and is taking a great interest in class affairs.

A report has been received of the death of Alexis E. Post on 6 April at Atherton, Calif. Axel resigned as a midshipman in 1920 and has been living at 38 Barry Lane, Atherton, Calif.

Recorder, RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret.), 3900 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. 200O8 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow (S(;) USN (Ret.), 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, Md. 21401

As Skinny Joe reported, Jo and Arturo returned to the nation's capital city after a fabulous winter in Hawaii, including living on the edge of Waikiki at the Ilikai, a week's visit to the Kiluea Military Camp (unfortunately before the volcano began to erupt) and stops of shorter or longer pericids on the Kona Coast, Maui, and Kauai. On examination of possible material for this epistle, I found my erstwhile faithful correspondents had not produced as expected. Several postcards have aroused a few of them from their lethargy, but I wish that I had old "Phillip Space" of the Log fame of years ago to help me out with this one.

That is why I return to Hawaii for a paragraph. As Dan CONE wrote me some time past, "Remember our first liberty in Honolulu? We landed at the Aloha tower, took the streetcar luay out to the Moana through fish ponds and pineapple fields."

'Tain't that way no mo', friend. Except where U. S. Government holdings prevent, Ala Moana and Kalakau Avenue are built up solid with highrise apartments (or soon will be) to a block beyond the Moana, with a few more thrown up high just short of Diamond Head. Someone has complained that Waikiki is now a disaster area, with cheek to cheek bistros and other entertainment joints, the Royal Hawaiian of lovely fame has leased all of its land on the seaward side of Kalakau to stores and restaurants and the Moana is flanked by highrise additions. Both of these old favorites are as charming as ever, if you can find them. The Army is even talking of throwing up a highrise on Fort Derussy to provide better transient accommodations for R&R (Do they think the present unpleasantness in Vietnam will last that long?). When we returned to the Ilikai in November, we discovered that the Hilton Hawaiian Village had thrown up (in our absence) two higherrisers that completely shut off our view of

Courtesy B. E. Dodson Second Company '23ers, youngster year. Bolton Dodson made an overlay to identify each person; can you?

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This is not intended to discourage pilgrimages to Hawaii—much of its former attraction and loveliness remains even on Oahu. You can still find authentic Hawaiian entertainment (Hilo Hattie is still at the Hawaiian Village). The best in conventional Hawaiian song and dance is at the annual concert of the Kawaihao Church and for all Polynesian entertainment at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The outer islands are less afflicted by "progress," although a brief visit caused us to fear that it has come to the lovely Kona Coast.

Karl H E N S E L , with his usual newsy letter, mentioned the visit of Joe and Mary WENGER, which was the best thing that happened all winter. It kept them away from the Harkness Ballet, reported to be atrocious that evening. Ike and Bede N I E M Y E R spent a night with Karl and Olive, en route from Key Largo to Garden City Trailer Park, Murrells Inlet, S. C, for the summer.

Ike retold the story about the night that Charlie MOMM donned the Gymkhana bear coshime and visited Pablo B A R R E T T who, according to Ike's version, took the bear for real and nearly died of fright. The Niemyers spent an afternoon with the K O O N C E S in Clear Water, found Paul doing rather poorly. Olive and Karl will drive to California in July, where they have leased a house in San Rafael, 4 Marina Blvd., from 20 July until Labor Day. Dan CONE wrote from Jacksonville Beach, "Maudie is going thru the paces with the Navy medicos" to find the cause of her troubles. They will move to a large apartment in Daytona Beach soon. On 10 May Dan checked into Bethesda Naval Hospital with a recurrence of his 1960 physical difficulty.

A letter from Harold "Si" BEESON in Beirut, where he is State Department medico for the Near E^st. Mary Leigh and Si are comfortable in a twelfth floor apartment and their lives have not been affected by the turmoil in the coimtry. They have a tight curfew in Beirut from 2100 to 0700. They plan a business and leave trip to Germany, Spain and Portugal, "frankly an exploratory reconnaissance operation, looking for a place to live" after retirement, which is now scheduled for their departure from Beirut the middle of November.

From the San Francisco area comes news that Al RICHARDS has sold his Berkeley home and has moved to Ohio. Bill and Iris RASSIEUR are toying with the idea of selling their lovely home and acres in the Sonoma Valley and moving to the San Diego area. Binney W I L L I A M S O N is much in the news in Sonoma and Santa Rosa with his bridge tournaments. Bill and Maryan Thayer had a delightful visit recently (probably two months ago when you read this) with the Stan L E I T H s at their hilltop home in La Mesa. Cabell G W A T H M E Y was unfortunately not accompanied by Marian on his recent trip to the spring board meeting of the American Institute of Architects at St. Croix, V. I. Cabell returned via Venezuela, Jamaica, and Miami, Fla., where he visited by phone with Ned GRAHAM, our banker classmate. Cabell is back to full time at the office and Marion is coming along well.

Bud RUBLE in Menlo Park batched for a week while Maurie visited her sisters, daughter Anne, and several grandchildren, the eldest of which is 18 and lovely. Young Richard, having completed his Peace Corps stint in Africa and postgraduate studies at J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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Georgetown University, is with the Bank of America in San Francisco, waiting for foreign assignment with the bank after completing his training in S. F. Next month. Bud, give us the late news on Burt and Mickey (or drop me a line yourselves, fellas). While on that subject, Morris requests, which Skinny Joe and I second earnesdy, please send your news to the recorder listed at the top of this column.

Jack S H O W postcarded that Evelyn and he spent the winter in P-dena and Palm Desert. They are now back home in Bellevue, Wash. Jack reported that Lou and Anne MILLER will shortly visit the great Northwest.

For distinguished service to boyhood Arleigh Burke '23 was one of the 10 nationally known public figures to be awarded the Boy Scouts of America highest award, the Silver Buffalo, at the 59th meeting of the National Council, BSA, in Boston on 22 May.

Your scribe visited with Frank "Scaley" S H O U P several times this past month at Bethesda Naval Hospital and saw Pat at the hospital. Word has just been received that Scaley died on IS May in the Naval Hospital.

Our deepest sympathy goes to Pat and the family.

Others listed on the binnacle list in our last column have progressed to the point of recovery or release from the hospital. Will D. W R I G H T , who was released from the Naval Academy Naval Hospital after his recent serious attack, has returned to the hospital, but is not in serious condition.

To continue this screed, I must now purloin items from Skinny Joe's recent bulletin.

At our Washington luncheon in April, 33 were included at the ungroaning board at the ANCC. Outlanders were Fred T R A P NELL, sprung from Bethesda for the occasion where he was recovering from a treatment. Fred said in his remarks that he occupies his time since retirement sailing his aluminum ketch from Oyster Bay, L. I. Outlander Jack P E A R S O N has retired from North American Aviation but continues to work as a consultant for several companies.

Plans were completed for the coed luncheon at the Alumni House on 14 May, of which a report next time.

Travel Notes: Mel GROSVENOR to Honduras, where he took up sciuba diving, a new trick. Ray L E A V I T T eagerly awaiting the end of school days to get back to his farm near Rockville. Morris Smellow back from Florida, Bill VON D R E E L E from Alabama, with the spring crops planted.

Morris wishes you to have the following information: The Naval Academy Foundation drive to establish a "1923 Class of USNA Honor Scholarship Fund" moves along nicely. Approximately $16,000 has been donated in cash or pledges (through 1971), 80 percent of our goal. Let's go over the top with $4,000 more. We hope that the 40 classmates who have not yet pledged or contributed will do so soon with $100 each. Make checks payable to U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., and forward your cash for 1969 with the pledge sheets to Morris at the address at the top of this column.

Morris informs us that Walter Burns has

moved to 695 Americana Dr., Apt. lA, Annapolis, Md. 21403. On 26 April ten '23ers living about Annapolis accepted an invitation from class of 1970, 23rd Company, to visit their wardroom. The midshipmen outlined plans for improving the wardroom. After the visit, '23ers watched noon formation and lunched with the 23rd Company in the Mess Hall. The occasion was much enjoyed.

Further inquiry elicited this information about the BURKEs' five-week trip around the Pacific: for Arleigh, it was a working trip as director of Freeport Sulphur Corp., for Bobbie it was mostly a pleasure. Highlights in her memory: a nostalgic visit to Southcourt Apartments in Bremerton, their first home after their honeymoon, still well kept up and inhabited by Navy families; the Great Barrier Reef from the air (looked pretty grim from the sea), and snow-covered glacier right on the equator flying over West Irian. Arleigh was impressed by the sights on Bali. They stopped to rest for two days in Hawaii, where the Jack McCains entertained them and they visited Don and Katharine F E L T in their lovely home in Kahala.

We made it again, Phillip and I. Please, former faithful correspondents in NW, NE, central areas, please, please become faithful again !

Philosophistries For The Advanced Middle-aged : "Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions"—Aristotle.

"Under the influence of either poverty or wealth, workmen and their work are equally liable to degenerate."—Plato.

"Keep them letters and cards comin', folks," if you want any news from your old friends or I will not be able to give them news of you.

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USMR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J. 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, Va. 23221

Our Washington group held their 23 April luncheon meeting at the A&N Town Club with this representative attendance: Bradley, Hartwig, Lamberth, Austin, Hoffman, Nesser, Cunningham, Lewis, Beakley, Collins, Mercer, Kalisch, Robillard, Berliner, Rawlins, S. Williams, Granbery and Peterson.

An important item that came up for further discussion was the possible change of location of future luncheons. Mike Bradley reported for the committee which is considering other Icxations, and apparently there will not be an immediate change, except on a tryout basis. Fort Myer is one location to be tried out in the fall. It is also planned to have a meeting later at the Naval Gun Factory (Navy Yard) Club, which is now getting a renovation job.

And now we have a new monthly class luncheon organized in Philadelphia! Joe CALLAHAN informs us that their first meeting was held 24 April at the Engineers Club, and in the fall of 1969 regular monthly luncheons will begin to be held on the last Wednesday of each month, with visiting classmates epsecially welcomed. With 11 classmates in the immediate area, the turnout for the initial meeting was good, the following being present: John Austin, Buxton, Callaghan, Fleming, Lazell, Waller, Welsford and Grant Williams.

Mike BRADLEY has been assigned to make the presentation of our "Class of 1924 Award" for excellence in engineering to the qualifying midshipman at the Awards Ceremony in Annapolis during June Week.

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Whitey Richards had earlier been assigned this duty, but because of a routine operation that had to be undergone at that time, Whitey had to withdraw. But Whitey emphasizes that this will not interfere with his and Edna's attendance at our reunion.

Yes, reunion is what we hear most about these early May days, and we regret that this issue of Shipmate had to close just before we meet, and therefore a reunion report will have to wait until the Sept.-Oct. issue. Our president. Bob SWART, is planning a brief business meeting on reunion Saturday, mainly to report on class organization and finances. In this connection it will be reported that our 1969 Cruise costs of $4,147 have been exceeded by book sales and contributions. It is hoped that we can report the attendance of Joe FARRELL, who at this writing has had a set-back, and says, "I became over-anticoagulated, and must start the stabilizing process over again." Many of the west coast classmates are now en route east; the B E A T T I E S since 1 May, and making a visit with their daughter and family in Illinois. The Dave W I G H T s also made an early start, with several stopovers planned; and the Jenks LONGFELLOWs are ending a long Florida vacation to participate. But Ken RAND O L P H has to cancel reunion plans, saying, "I had a new experience of aging last week; don't recommend it to younger friends.

I chose home treatment, and things are now under control, but the doctor advised against getting too far off base."

Sam SINGER has completed his 1969 European trip, with three weeks again in Portugal. Having only two days in Lisbon, he did not get back to Black Horse Square to note changes since 1923. Most of his time was in travel thru Algarve Province, and in the mountains north of Lisbon, near the site of one of Wellington's historic victories.

Just back from three weeks in Italy and London, the travelling KRAFTs report on contacts made in their earlier Florida trip: "We had a delightful luncheon and visit with Norma and Paul Siegrist in Boca Raton, also attended by Norma's cousin; two visits with Mary and Ed Gminder who now reside in a lovely home in the Royal Palms Yacht Club in Boca Raton. Also a get-together with Gertrude and Louis Allen, who reside in nearby Pompano Beach. It was the first time I'd seen Louie since 1924."

Time marches on: It's hard to believe that our youngest living graduate, Jim L.A.ZELL, has reached retirement age! Yes, Jim has turned in his suit at Acme Markets, where he has so long been an expert in packaging aspects of marketing. And we understand he still has his finger in the packaging field through consulting work. He and Katee spent a month visiting in her Mississippi ("so lovely at that beautiful garden time of year, and the family really laid out the red carpet"). But that has left Katee so burdened with her china restoration work that she may have to forego some of that work, or reduce her lecture appearances on the subject of antique china.

In mentioning the many distinctions attached to Bert and Cleo KALISCH, Ed C U N N I N G H A M reminds us of their ties to historic Maryland. Twelve miles from their Brandywine home is the farm, near the Patuxent River, where Cleo (Wilson) was born, and which her sister still operates ; this farm being part of a Colonial Grant made almost 300 years ago to Major Josiah Wilson, founder of the Wilson clan in that area.

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How long since you've seen or heard of Bill S T O N E ? He seems to avoid these pages, but Noble gives us a report. It seems that one of Bill's Richardson, Texas, neighbors was visiting his son at Cornell University, and that led to his meeting Noble (everybody meets or hears about Abrahams!). Noble sent a verbal message to Bill Stone via the neighbor, and that led to Bill's letter, from which we quote: "The record shows that fate dealt you a big move, from becoming a potential 'ol cowhand near the Rio Grande to an illustrious Navy career, with more coming in the teaching profession. ME? I'm just a kid from the Ohio River Valley who ended up doing a little professional engineering work in Texas, and loving it all. My blood is too thin now to take it at any other location."

FORD with the announcement that he is about to become a grandfather for the first time (these young guys!). May 20 is the scheduled arrival date of the first child of Diane and Lt. Frank Benner, U S N '64. Oldtime crew man Gus also reports: "I saw the Adams Cup Regatta in Philadelphia and was very glad to see Navy win the J-V Race.

They rowed very nicely."

We are pleased with the continued interest of our widows. From Mrs. (J. A.) Isabelle Baldwin comes a contribution and her praises for the Cruise. And Mrs. Janice Wilkin Lester and her husband Col. Graham Lester (USNA ex-'18) make a contribution "In memory of Class of '24 members who have passed on." The Lesters plan to attend Reunion.

In expressing appreciation for the Cruise, Says Noble: "I'd rather not make any Dr. Jesse (Mrs. B. Lincoln) Riitt writes: comments re events at Cornell—we'll discuss "I have travelled over a great part of the them over a glass next month." Yes, Noble world, and have found a warm welcome is making reunion—he is thumbing a ride wherever there is a Navy facility. Especially to Annapolis with Tom G R I F F I T H , so he have I found this to be true of '24 here in will avoid having the car troubles that ap- the San Diego area, and it is a source of plied at earlier reunions; we hope. great joy to us." From Mrs. Mary (C. F.) Here's an item from the Sydney, Aus., Cresswell: "I can't tell you how much I Daily Mirror: "Capt. Lou Gwinn, now one enjoy browsing through the Cruise, reading of Elizabeth Bay's better known resident the biographies, and seeing the pictures of Yanks, was staying recently at the Royal Cress' classmates. Since Cress' death I've Prince Apartments on Waikiki. His wife been out of touch with the Service; Mary Denise, who has been suffering something and Bill Purple have been about my only awful lately from a back injury, was de- contacts." lighted by the hard beds at the Royal Prince.

And—let's make the last line a quote 'I think this is the answer,' Denise told Lou. from Min M I L L E R : ". . . in the academic Back here last week Lou walked into Rosen's world—never have I worked so hard, nor hardware store and asked for a piece of 4-ply have I ever had more fun!" about 3 ft. by 5 ft. 'What do you want it for?' asked the young assistant. Lou: 'For Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) my wife to sleep on.' Salesman: 'Whew— 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. you hate her that much?'."

Washington, D. C. 20016 It was April when Tom H U C K I N S reThis spring Martha and Shane KING ceived his copy of the Cruise down there in Palma de Mallorca (Apartado 911), Spain, made a trip to California and Hawaii. In the Frank TIMBERLAKE after he'd completed a month's visit to the June Shipmate States. Tom enjoys it, and in particular the wrote of a cocktail party Minerva Ludewig picture of Admiral Wilson therein. Well, had for them. This month Shane sent in a Tom thought that Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, picture of the group, Minerva, Martha and the Admiral's charming daughter whom we Shane, Frank and Camille TIMBERLAKE, all remember, and who is now a Santa Fe, and Walt and Charlotte DAVIDSON. In N. M., neighbor of Tom's daughter Carolyn, Honolulu Shane reports they visited Robbie should see the Cruise, and he has had and Betty R O B E R T S O N who have a copies mailed to both Mrs. Hurley and to lovely home on a steep slope of Diamond Carolyn.

Head. He also talked on the phone with Bill B E E R S who lives in Kaneohe. He is workLooking over Bob KEYER's shoulder, we ing for the State and was on duty that evenread a letter he received from Shorty ing so they couldn't get together. Later the (C. L.) ALDERMAN, in which the latter Kings flew to Maui for two weeks of sightcomments on his W W II duty in Mississippi seeing and golf. He called Doc LYONS, and (Millsaps College) and some of his writ- the Kings and Doc and Barbara were able ings : "We were royally treated both in to get together in their lovely home about Jackson and Oxford, and grew to have 1500 feet up the slope of Haleakala. They a deep affection for Mississippi. Last year dined at a nearby restaurant where some of the Clifford Lindsey Alderman collection of the best roast beef from the Maui cattle is my juvenile books was opened at USM in served. Doc's son Mike and his lovely Hattiesburg, which has the largest juvenile Danish wife joined them there. collection in the world, international in scope. Got 13 books, manuscripts and other working material down there, with three more to come this year, and one in 1970, so far. I've done 20 books (three adult), all historical novels and non-fiction, including biography—American colonial and Revolutionary, British, and one on the French Revolution. Taking off for Euroi)e; I like to know the country I write about, and while we'll visit Scandinavia and get back to Paris, much of it will be touring what we haven't yet seen in England, partly in preparation for a new book I have under contract on the Wars of the Roses, and probably other British history juveniles to come."

Last issue we put in a plug for GREATgrandfathers, P-K Smith and Bert Kalisch heading the list. Now comes Gus W E L S -

'25 gathering at Minerva Ludwig's S H I P M A T E

following arrived for Louie French's cocktail arrangements at the Officers' Club at NAS, Alameda, followed by dinner on board the aircraft carrier: Don and Mary Alexander, Alma and Army Armentrout, Lyle and Alwyn Cease, A. B. Cecil, Ted and Mary Frederick, Louie and Esther French, Fred and Valerie Haerlin, Deacon Johnson, Ted and Lo Kobey, Tom and Catherine Langley, Bob Lowther, Jim and Eleanor Rodgers, Joe and Mary Beth Stefanac, Jack and Kate Taylor, Kaye Thomas, Paul and Helen Watson, Walt and Marion Whipple, Tom and Dottie Wolverton, and Ray and Dottie Zemlicka. The dinner had been arranged through the courtesy of Capt. Jack S. Kenyon, the CO, and all details perfectly planned by his executive officer, Cdr. Wentworth.

'25ers in the UTAH during her 1926 midshipmen's cruise.

Hugh W E B S T E R agreed to take the Butch PARKER has sent in a good pic- ago, in 1929. There is a remarkable likeness responsibility for the next '26 get-together. ture of '25ers who made the 1926 midship- between the 1926 and 1955 Hugh Websters.

Roving Roy GANO reported from Paris, man cruise in U S S U T A H . Left to right: For those of us who made the Navy a on 28 April, that he was on business for the rear row, Henderson, Veeder. Parker, career, it is interesting to compare our own United Seamen's Service, in Paris followLanders, Trainer, Sears; front row, Schon- assignments with those of the present-day ing five days in Morocco where the U. S. land, Tolman, C. H. Moore, Maisie Miller, naval officer. Cdr. Webster, not quite 14 Embassy had requested some help in an and Wellings. years out of the Academy, has served in American-Moroccan Trade Fair in CasaIn January Grace and Doug S I M P S O N three other destroyer-type ships, has had a blanca. Roy met the King, Hassam II, visitdrove down to San Jose to visit their daugh- previous command, has had staff duty, is a ed Rabat with the U. S. Ambassador and ter Alice LaFollette, then to Long Beach graduate of the ordnance engineer curricu- then had a day's vacation to Marrakech on lum and General Staff College at Ft. Leav- the edge of the desert, at the foothills of for a week with their other daughter from Columbus, O. Her husband, Dr. H . W . enworth, Kan. Few of us achieved our first the Haut Atlas Mountains. H e felt that Lowery, was to attend a medical convention, command, of destroyer size at least, before Morocco has much potential, a Mediterand Ellen and son Jamie, age 8, came along. we had been 15 or 16 years out of the ranean type (cool) sea coast, a farming inland and delightful mountains. From Paris, Grand tours of Disneyland, Pacific Marine- Academy.

Roy was off to Teheran and then to visit land, Knott's Berr\- Farm and others made Hubie, playing a lot of golf with Ted the week fly past. On the way home they Frederick and Paul Watson, reports that a three of the SS Centers on the Persian spent a night with Pat and Dave GREEN- group has a weekly luncheon at Moffett Gulf, before returning to Frankfurt and Bremen, thence to Amsterdam to attend the LEE in Fallbrook, Calif. Stopping again Field, with '26 in the majority. opening of an International Seamen's Cenwith their daughter in San Jose, they went The CS wonders if there is another ter by the Dutch on 7 May, then to London over to see the ]\IcFALLs in their new grandson of a '26 classmate in the current and home close to 8 May. Harriet has been home in the Villages (, which was written up in February Shipmate). On returning they plebe class of '73, other than his own daugh- taking care of the home in Virginia. ran into a snowstorm, 30 inches in Eugene, ter's son Robert Stark Adams, Jr. Bobby Jack GREENSLADE reports 21 at the and 18 in Corvallis when they got home. entered the Academy on 30 June, 30 years April class luncheon in Washington; says to the day from the entrance of his father, Later the Simpsons spent a night with Capt. R. S. Adams, USN '43. The Smed- that the bad parking situation at the Navy Martha and Frank M U N R O E while Doug bergs expect to gravitate toward the Acad- Yard has caused the scheduling of the May got a checkup at Bremerton. emy even more during the next four years luncheon, as a trial, at the Brook Farm Restaurant in Chevy Chase.

In the April issue of the Naval Institute than in the recent past!

Proceedings an interesting article by Bob Two letters arrived on 8 May : one from Charlie HORNE, vice president of GenGIBBS, "A Southwest Passage," appeared. the northwest corner of the nation and the eral Dynamics Corp. and president of GenIt is an approach to the problem of the new eral Dynamics Pomona, has been named to other from the northeastern, both mentionPanama Canal. membership on the National Council of the ing the planting of trees. .\t a service in Kingsport, Tenn., on 12 National Planning Association. This nonFrom Scotch McLEAN at Oak Harbor, May the Long Island chapter of the Daugh- profit, non-political organization, established Wash., came a welcome response to an ters of the American Revolution presented a 35 years ago for planning by Americans in earlier appeal by the CS for news: "Your posthumous Americanism Award honoring agriculture, business, labor and the profes- reminder of the class fund serves a good Mrs. Christine B. Triebe. sions, promotes and encourages cooperation purpose in this period of the forgetful '60s.

The Washington group had a good turnout among the major economic groups in the Also your Navy Relief canvass of retired at their April luncheon. Among those at- country to find workable solutions to press- personnel is excellent.'' (CS comment: the tending were: John Brown, Burrowes, ing domestic and international problems response of retired officers for the past two Cronin, Elliott, Fenno, Hap Gill, Hurd, confronting the United States. Charlie, a years to the notice of the opportunity to Woolsey Johnson, Karns, Leggett, Kent member of the board of councilors of the make the yearly contribution to help those less fortunate than ourselves has been Loomis, McFarlane, Newton, Parker, Pyne, school of engineering at the University of amazing; showing that one's heart doesn't Southern California, is on the board of Slaven, Rod Smith, Stirling Smith, and retire just because the law says the bcxly is fellows of the Claremont Graduate School Joe Stryker. too old to continue active duty.) and is a member of the National Commission The occasion was an aloha for Butch Parker, as he and Betty moved to their on Industrial Arts Education. He is the Gordon McLean further commented on recipient of the international medal of the the mention of "the old Naval Academy new home in Florida on 1 May. Civil Aeronautics Board and is a fellow of Supes" in an earlier Shipmate and suggests the Institute of Electrical and Electronic that we form a club for those qualifying, and Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington, Va. 22201 Engineers. His other memberships include make it international," because he had been Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg I I I , USN (Ret.) the Electronics Industries Assn., the Na- the director Escuela Naval Peruana in 8405 Burdette Rd. tional Aeronautics Assn., The Armed Bethesda, Md. 20034 1948-49. He and Evalyn had made commitForces Communications and Electronics Hugh W E B S T E R writes from Los Altos Assn., the National Security Industrial ments for a reunion in Lima last winter but Hills, Calif., of his pleasure in attending Assn., the American Rocket Society, the cancelled out after President Fernando the change of command ceremony, on 11 National Management Assn., and the Navy Belaunde was overthrown and relations began disintegrating rapidly between the U. S. ."^pril when their son Cdr. Hugh L. League. and Peru. The McLeans had rented the Webster '55 took command of the guided missile destroyer, U S S SOJIERS (DDG-34), Don A L E X A N D E R writes from 970 home of Belaunde's sister in Lima in 1946at Long Beach. Betty was recuperating from Chestnut St., San Francisco, about the Bay 47. Consequently they stayed in the Pacific an operation and unable to attend. It is Area '26 class ])arty in the spring, on board Northwest for the first winter in several interesting that our Hugli had served in an U S S ORISKANY. Of the 45 members of the years, which turned out to be the hardest earlier U S S SO.MEKS (DD-301) 40 years class in the Bay area who were invited, the winter in that area in 30 years.

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back and forth between New Hampshire and Boston during the year, spending more time in New Hampshire in summer than during the winter. The one-way distance between our two places is 85 miles. So, there's my story." Many thanks, Al. Fully F U L L I N W I D E R has taken a small apartment in the Washington area, on East-West Highway in Bethesda, while Gabby is undergoing a series of treatments in the Naval Hospital.

The U. S. Seniors' golf tournament in early June of two days play on the gorgeous Appawamis and Westchester courses at Rye, New York, was to have had Buchanan, Sylvester, Greenslade and Smedberg all for a short cruise on the PRINCESS ITALIA, and in July, our English grandchildren will trying to beat some of the other old gentlearrive and our Whidbey retreat will again men. be teeming with little cousins."

Babe R U T H writes from Santa Fe, N. M., that his mother, who was known to From Boston Al GLICK responded to a so many of our classmates, died in Feb. query from the CS about what had happened 1969. She was well into her 90th year and to those trees he and Harriet had planted maintained her wonderful facilities to the when so many of us were back in Annapolis very end. in the early '30s, as follows: "So, you reThe Ruths spent a month at Christmas membered about those trees and want a story! I had been thinking all those stories time with their son Stephen, his wife Diana in your column were unsolicited! We became and their six children. Stephen, USNA '55, New Hampshire house-owners in 1932 and is finishing his second year at Wharton turned to farming trees in 1935. I had learned Business School for his doctorate in comthat just prior to the transfer of the land, puters and data processing. He expects to the former owner had made a blanket out of finish his dissertation about a year from trees in a space of about 10 acres in the now, and be ready for the Supply Corps to 50-acre lot. I wanted to replace those trees reassign him.

The Ruths see George and Margaret that had been cut, and I wanted to replace them with spruce trees. But, the natives M U N D O R F F quite often, in Santa Fe. advised against planting spruce trees, saying Stan D U N L A P writes from Jacksonville, that a spruce tree needed just the right pro- Fla., that his wife Abby Parks Dunlap died portion of sand and moisture in the soil, and in Philadelphia on 4 May of cancer; burial the right amount of sunlight. Otherwise they was on 9 May at Wilmington, Del. This is don't do well and they said the proof of it sad news to all of us who knew that was the fact that there weren't any spruce lovely, vivacious lady and we extend deep trees growing in the area. sympathy to those close to her.

Francis J. D O N A H U E died in Paradise "Well, against the recommendation of the natives, I planted 2000 spruce trees, along Valley, Phoenix, Ariz., on 17 March and with 3000 white pine which were not con- was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, sidered a risk. This was in 1937. Both kinds on his 64th birthday. Frank was with Allisflourished, and our land soon could be Chalmers Mfg. Co., West Allis, Wise, for identified by the new spruce trees growing 27 years as an applications engineer and on it. During the following years, the winds training program executive and in 1965 blew spruce trees seeds all over the moun- moved to Phoenix with his wife Mildred tain side, and now spruce trees are growing from Elm Grove. everywhere—sort of a Johnny Spruceseed Mildred P. Donahue, who will be rememtale! Of those spruce trees I had planted, bered by some of us as secretary to "Buck" actually I had someone else plant them be- Weaver '26 during W W II for four years cause I was away at the time, some are 40 at Manitowoc, Wise, writes that Frank confeet high, and beautiful. A few, those that sidered Paradis€ Valley as a little bit of did not get the right proportions of sand, heaven. Mildred will return to the security moisture in the soil and sunshine are only and protection of the small village of Elm a foot high.

Grove, Wise, an attractive wooded village "As an investment, their value represents of 5000 residents. The class extends deepest a good hedge against inflation. In addition, sympathy. they provide a tremendous amount of On 5 May Capt. Henri DeBalathier pleasure to look at—especially the spruce CLAIBORNE, U S N (Ret.), quietly died trees. Selective cutting of the entire wood late at night—also of cancer—in the Naval lot has provided fireplace wood for personal Hospital, Bethesda, with Harriet sitting beuse (3 fireplaces in the New Hampshire side him, holding his hand. He was buried house and 2 in Boston). This year, for the in Arlington National Cemetery with simple first time, I have been able to arrange a military graveside ceremony. Despite the professional, selective cutting job. As you short notice of his death and the fact that probably already know, selective cutting is few of us knew he was very ill, the taking out those trees that are interfering impressive turnout on a grey, rainy afternoon with the growth of other trees. attested to our realization that we had lost "Our house was built in 1780 and had one of the gentlest and truest gentlemen in been lived in continuously by natives as late our class. To Harriet and to Marlow and as 1930. They were the rugged type who Lomax the class extends deepest sympathy. didn't require running water, electricity, cenHenri and Harriet had just completed tral heating, or insulation. Electricity arrived the sale of their "Small Hall" in Centre during the war and I have had fun since then Cross, Va., and were planning a move to restoring and modernizing the house, put- Pensacola which was to have commenced ting to use all those engineering tricks within a few days of his death. Harriet left gleaned from books and all those janitorial the Washington-Virginia area a few days responsibilities drilled into me as first lieu- after the funeral, to drive to Gainesville, tenant by hard-driving skippers. We shuttle Fla., where her son Lomax, a major in the

He commented, "However, with nature more than making up for it now, there seems to be added zest in living the year around in the higher latitudes. Even so, we are in the process of making reservations for two months next winter in the Fiji, Samoan, and Society Islands, plus New Zealand and Australia. Last fall and winter we added a 20-acre tree farm to Whidbey Island spread, cleared 10 acres, planted 2000 Douglas Fir seedlings and caught many blackmouth salmon (immature winter Chinook). The Russells are coming up soon and I aim to show Jim (a native Puget Sounder) the finer points of salmon fishing and kippering. In June we take our American grandchildren

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Army, recently selected for lieut. colonel, is in the Veterans' Hospital with paralysis resulting from a brain tumor. She seemed very much alone, even though surrounded by friends, her brother, and her daughter who had flown from California to be with her at the last rites.

Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR Pacific Far East Line, I n c . , 918 16th St. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006 Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Howard W . Gordon, J r . , USN ( R e t . ) , 3127 18th S t . , North, Arlington, Va. 22201

Bucknell University advises that Herbert F. ECKBERG, dean of the College of Engineering, has been named recipient of the Burma-Bucknell Bowl for 1969. The bowl, a gift in 1958 to the University from President and Mrs. U Win Maung of Burma, is presented each year to an individual or group at Bucknell, in recognition of significant contributions to intercultural brotherhood and international understanding.

Dean Eckberg was recognized primarily for his efforts in establishing and directing for the past six years, a cooperative program with the Catholic University of Cordoba in Argentina. One result of his efforts is that he has been named to serve on the International Engineering Education Committee of the American Society of Engineering Education. Eck joined the Bucknell faculty in 1956 as professor of mechanical engineering.

Congratulations.

Helen and Pete FERRALL flew from Seattle to Amsterdam via the North Pole, to visit Joan, their daughter, and their grandchildren in Schweinfurt, Germany.

Son-in-law Don has command of the 3rd Recon Sqd., of the 7th Cavalry on the Czech border. They were returning to Seatde in early May after a week in Vienna.

Myron GRAYBILL also of Seattle patiently waiting for eye cataracts to get in condition for removal. Good luck, Myron.

Eastern Corr., Maj.Gen. Arthur F. Binney, USMC (Ret.) 2815 Cathedral Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Western Corr., Mr. A . Mclntyre Leary 20 Dudley Sq. Shreveport, La. 7 1 1 0 6

The following letter was received from Paul R. (Petey) Anderson on their visit to Shreveport 1 May thru 6 May 1969: "Hattie and I arrived in Shreveport to visit Kay and Mac Leary in their lovely new home at 20 Dudley Square, then on to Dixie Chandler's country camp 'Chiggero' to commence the fun and festivities of the 'Second Happening.' There our co-hostesses Dixie and Bev Laskey greeted the following happeners: Kay and Mac Leary, Kathleen and Waxahachie Holland from San Antonio, Dede and Al Taylor from Dallas and Hattie and me from Arlington. We had a most relaxing routine, like staying up late, getting up late and spreading joy and conviviality in between. The fish were biting but there didn't seem to be any interest amongst the happeners.

"We all regretted that all those invited could not, for one reason or another, be amongst us for the fun. These included Ginny and Jimmie James, Lil and Chester Wine, Red and Ed Eves and Jerry and Cedric Hornby.

"Kay and Mac kicked off the affair—after bags were unpacked at Chiggero—by hoisting a festive dinner at the Shreveport Club.

The rest of the time we 'camped' in a luxuSHIPMATE

rious maiuier that no real camper ever enjoyed. One of the highlights was the Kentucky Derby, complete with mint juleps and our own parimutuel set up. Came Sunday afternoon, all goodbyes were said except Hattie and I who returned with Kay and Mac who provided more festivities at a cocktail buffet in their home that evening. Then Monday, Mac played hookey from his office and we four went to the Learys' 'Camp Buckeye' for one last evening in the country before my old roommate gave me his special parting remark which goes like this: 'Lemme tell you sumpin, Andy; GOODBYE!"

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Mac

Leary, Petey A n d e r s o n , and Harry Holland.

Ted

Taylor

Mac Leary has received word from Jack McCUE that he is still a circuit rider, i.e., the Seniors Golf circuit, on which he has won several championships. After playing in the Southern Goli Association Seniors in Clearwater, Fla., Jack played at Palm Beach in the American Annual Senior Golf Association match play tournament. While there Jack reports that Tom E N N I S came out and rode a few holes with him. What the passage of 41 years hath wrought. Who would have comprehended the meaning of "riding a few holes of golf" in 1928?

Mary Tyler and John U R Q U H A R T had a nice visit in Tucson with Gloria and Acey BURROWS at their commodious new quarters, complete with swimming pool. We wonder if Acey still has the wind to keep a good chop on the water when facing the p(X)l.

As of 19 June, Jimmy and Ginny J A M E S can be found at their new home at: 227 Providence Rd., Annapolis, Md. 21401. Tish and Tom J O N E S are summering at Virginia House, Virginia Beach. Nordie and Bucky LEE delayed their annual trek from Cayo Hueso to Washington until late June.

Jerry GERIN resigned from the Fairfax Public Library on 30 April. The Gerins were off to Minnesota in May to take care of Mary's mother for a while, following her recent hospitalization.

Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. taning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Drive Falls Church, Va. 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S, Clark, USN (Ret.) 29303 Stonecrest Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, Ca. 90274

The fortieth year edition of Muster Notes went to the printer on 6 May. It took four months to get the position reports in from our classmates. Of the 172 survivors, we have reports from 166 of the more alive ones and photos from most of them. Photos have been particularly hard to get. Wonder why? The price is $17.95 ($18.00) a copy, J U I Y - A U G U S T ,

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and this includes sending a gift copy to each of our widows, who now are almost one-third of our original number. So would you please send your check for one or more copies to your class secretary, payable to Class of '29 Fund. The Free Loader Chart alone is worth twice the price. The photos of your friends will renew your spirit. The 166 confessions will refuel your ambition.

As C. P. Snow wrote, those who have sinned have fewer regrets in having lived.

Twenty-nine's class poet, Henry FORD, is composing the ballad for the coming reunion. The first verse, to the tune "Navy Blue and Gold," is: "In twenty-five to Severnside, we came, a youthful crew.

And there upon the playing fields we built up honors due, We learned Ohm's law and calculus, that girls were heady wine.

Then out we roared within the year of panicked twenty-nine."

We are counting on Chet ELY for the harmony.

If you haven't signed up for the fortieth reunion for 24-26 Oct., do so quickly. It's' not too late! Preparations for the roundup indicate it will be our best gathering since graduation. We anticipate that over 90 of our gang, plus their concerned wives will be coming from as far away as Europe and Hawaii. So many pleasant events are planned, and unplanned, that it would be worthwhile to plan to stay over after Chapel on Sunday. Many small informal gatherings are predicted for that afternoon, not to mention considerable table-hopping at breakfast and lunch. Friday evening and Saturday will be too packed with events for you to see all your friends. Take advantage of Sunday afternoon.

In a recent column, a plea was broadcast for the address of long-lost Otho LEDBETTER. Not only did we learn his address, but we received a letter from Otho. For Otho's fascinating story of business in Sumatra and U. S., see Muster Notes.

Pete and Miriam P E T E R S O N have lost their wonderful Navy son, Duke, in combat in the Riverine war. His body was brought to Arlington for final interment. What can anyone say?

Dick and Joanne V I S S E R have at last selected their loafing addressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1860 Geronimo Trail, Maitland, Fla., not far from the RAYs in Winter Park. They took about two years to make up their collective mind after retiring from ten years of business in Spain. If you should happen to investigate the retirement attraction in central Florida, be sure to consult Joanne, who seems to know every waterway and buoy of the lakeside and canal matrix down there. Coming reunion? Yes. Miss Susan Taylor Johnson, daughter of Capt. Carl A. J O H N S O N , USN ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Johnson, was married to Mr. Charles Lewis Harding III of Briarcliff Manor, N. Y., in late June.

Susan, a medical secretary in New York, is a graduate of St. Agnes Episcopal School at Alexandria, Va., and attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg. Mr. Harding, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Harding Jr. of New York and York Harbor, graduated from Brooks School in North Andover, Mass., and Harvard College ; he has a position with Ellerbe Manufacturing Company of New York.

Capt. Johnson is presently the executive vice-president of Strawbery Banke, Inc., a Colonial Restoration Project in Portsmouth.

Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M. H. Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, D. C. 20016

Ed BRUMBY writes that the southwest area of the class had a fine dinner gathering on 19 April at the Admiral Kidd Club, Naval Training Station, San Diego. Those attending were: Jay and Bunny Bowen, Willie and Betsy Wilbourne, John and Betty Kinert, Roy and Ellie Newton, Bob and Marge Jennings, Bernie and Estelle Fuetsch, B. C. and Bea Allen, Ed and Trudy Price, Sam and Marion Weiler, Mac and Madeline McLeod (who receievd a round of applause for coming the farthest), John and Jane Gragg, Fred Lucas, Ed Moring (who spent his plebe year with '30) with his guest Ruth Singer, Virginia Clifton with her guests Bob and Betty Dose (Bob having been Joe's exec), Mary Alice Hahn, Blacky and Louise Lynch, Ed and Ralphia Brumby, Bert and Helen Mott, Jack and Stuart Moreno and Dee and Gladys Asquith who were guests of Bernie Fuetsch. Mac and Molly Williams had to cancel out at the last moment because Mac was entering Balboa Naval Hospital on the next day for surgery. Jack and Gwen Lee were also missing, but they were on a trip to the Orient.

On 16 April Ailes, Craighill, Hunt, Nelson and Simons represented the class at the Naval Academy Alumni luncheon at the Army and Navy Club. The luncheon speaker was Adm. Tom Moorer.

Allan B. Roby '30

A recent news release reports that Allan ROBY has been made vice president for management services of the Vickers Division of Sperry Rand Corp. in Troy, Mich.

Red AILES says he holds room reservations for the following classmates at the Holiday Inn in Annapolis for the 40th reunion: Ailes, Alexander, Ashton, Blackburn, Blemker, Boyd, H. Briner, Brumby, Chambers, Cluverius, James Davis, De Groff, Dodson, Ebert, Franklin Forster, Engleman, Grant, Heiser, Sandy Heyward, Hines, Jennings, Larson, Lowrance, Lincoln, Masterson, Mauri, Moffett, Newton, Peterson, Reinecke, Robbins, Roby, Scull, Seay, Stretch, Verhoye, and Wilson. If you want a reservation with the rest of the classmates, write to RAdm. J. W. Ailes III, USN (Ret.), 8800 Montpelier Dr., Laurel, Md. 20810.

"J" B O W E N writes that he and Bunny will attend son John's graduation from the Naval Academy this June and four days later John's wedding at Indian Head. In addition this will be a family gathering for he Bowen family.

Bill MOORE continues to be most helpful in running down missing addresses of classmates and these will be fed into the Alumni Association Register of Alumni. Bill reports that Fineus ADAIR (non-graduate) died several years ago.

Harry CANADAY, RAdm. USNR, has left New York and is now assistant manager of the Pan American Airways Division in Miami.

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Freddie H I L L E S died 16 April in San Francisco. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 23 April with full military honors. Ailes, Blackburn, Craighill, Ensey, Howard, Lowrance, Sharp, Simons and Whelchel were the honorary pallbearers from the class. Genevieve lives at 1905 Broadway, San Francisco, Ca. 94109.

Ray M A L P A S S died 15 April in the Naval Hospital, Orlando, Fla. Ray had been executive director of the Central Florida Development Committee for nearly ten years and an active civic worker. He was largely responsible for the establishment of the Florida Technological University. Marie lives at 251 West Ventris, Maitland, Fla. Carlos CHARNECO writes from Santurce, P. R., that he retired from everything last February after ten years in the rum business. He asks that friends visiting Puerto Rico look him up in the telephone book under "CH," a letter apart from "C" in the Spanish alphabet.

Bill P O S T reports that Oregon and Washington members of the great class of 1930 enjoyed a 17-place table at the spring dance of the Seattle chapter, USNA Alumni Association. Chris and Nancy ENGLEMAN came from their ranch near Washougal; Johnny T A T O M from Oregon State at Corvallis. From Seattle came Alice and Oscar BROWNE, Bobbie and George F O O T T , Nina and Frank J O H N S O N , and Julie and Don KRICK with their guests Sarah and Bob Bateman. Bob is national V.P. of the Navy League. Nina and Frank J O H N S O N invited the table up to their quarters to round out a merry evening.

A letter from Bill M O F F E T T in Virginia Beach reports that Charles Otis A S H L E Y (non-graduate) died about 5 years ago. His widow Joyce lives at 112 Grijalua Drive, San Francisco, Ca. 94132.

Swede LARSON says he has been hospitalized twice in the last year and wonders whether he wants to go back to work or not. In the meantime, he says, Dagmar manages to bear up well through it all. Their son Jim, a 1st Lt., is home after completing his stint in the Army and Vietnam.

The northern California group of the class of '30 gathered on 11 April. The party was held in the Treasure Room at Treasure Island and cocktails, dinner and conversation were the order of the evening. Al and Lily Boyd were host and hostess. Those attending were Ed and Hannah Carmick, just back the day before from a trip of several months duration "down under," Joe and Wilma Whitaker, Betty and Mac McClain, Betty Robinson, Abe and Dee Lincoln, Anne Hawkins, Doc and Gertrude Strohbehn, Adriene Clark who had a broken ankle in a cast, Margery and Paul Hanlin, Alice and Bill Stewart, Al and Jean Kohlhas and Cy and Margot Johnson ('29). Joe and Mary Ann Robbins were in Japan, Roscoe and Billie Newman were in Hawaii and Bill and Betty Drane were in Florida so none of these could attend. Harry Stevenson phoned President "Abe" from Santa Rosa while the class was assembled to express his disappointment at not being able to attend because of business commitments. Anne Hawkins was expecting to go to Europe for a month in the near future.

Bill G E N T N E R is retiring again from active duty in the Navy. Walt and Mary Margaret W A L T E R recently had a delightful vacation in Europe. The Mush DORNINs and the Mell P E T E R S O N s both made combined business and pleasure trips to Washington in May. 38

Pete BRADY'S latest report on the "Forty Years After Book" is that he has 215 subscriptions. He needs about 150 more. Please get your order in. Pete also reports that 112 classmates haven't yet replied to his letter asking for data for the book. If you haven't responded to Pete's request, and you can still write, please get off your ditty box and do so!

Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 13600 Sunset Canyon Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, N. M. 87111 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W. Betts, USN (Ret.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington, D. C. 20550

Dick A N D R E W S reports that Fanny and he survived Leilani's wedding to John Frederic Davis of Portland, Ore., which took place on schedule as reported, 19 April. A couple of weeks among the Islands (Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu) were their reward for the weeks of planning, etc., etc. Family participation was the wordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bride's sister Mrs. Richard Bembry Smith of Hawkinsville, Ga., was honor attendant and her husband an usher. The bride's nieces Lindsay and Lani Smith were junior bridesmaids; her brother Dick Jr. and cousin Lon Alexander Jr. were ushers; and the groom's brother Robert was his best man. Several classmates contributed to the color.

Many new addresses are being discovered the hard way. How about keeping your sec'y informed as well as the Navy Dept. and Shipmate? Here are the latest: Horace Barker, RFD #2, Box 236A, Pound Ridge, N. Y. 10576; E. M. Brown, 1836 Maravilla Ave., Apt. 103, Ft. Myers, Fl. 33931; Frank Gould, 630 N. Grand Ave., Glenwood, Fl. 32041; R. L. Gray, 5805 Flagler St., Metairie, La. 70003; Jim O'Toole, 1500 Harvard Dr., N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. 87106; Tommy Payne, 6180 Canterbury Dr., Apt. 5-129, Culver City, Ca. 90230; Jim Peters, 444 Ena Rd., Apt. D, Honolulu, Hi. 96815; Ed Quilter, P. O. Box 634, Los Alamitos, Ca. 90720; Andy Smith, 3715 Arnold, Houston, Tx. 77005; Marc Steele, 2620 Greencrest Dr., Winston-Salem, N. C. 27106.

Pres., Capt. S. P. Moncure, USN (Ret.) 3625 Trinity Drive, Alexandria, Va. 22304 Sec'y, Capt. J. D. Lamade, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 6294, Washington, D. C. 20015

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'32ers a t Bethesda Officers' Club

As we mentioned in the last issue, the Washington chapter held a party at the Bethesda Officers' Club. The accompanying picture shows Buck and Boots JAMES, Frank N U E S S L E and Bob LEONARD enjoying a "time-out" period during the party.

Those attending with their spouses and/or friend were: Bandy, Blaisdell, Bull, Collett, Counihan, Dimitrijevic, Fawkes, Holt, James, Lamade, Leonard, Lietwiler, Lockwood, Maulsby, Moncure, Munholland, Munson, Mustin, Nisewaner, Nuessle, Parker, Pierce, Pitts, Stuart, Sunderland, Van

Evera, Ward, Waters, Wellings and Williamson.

The above names with the exception of James and Munson who are out-of-towners are all in Washington and in accordance with the class constitution and by-laws are eligible for election to class officer positions.

The term for president is for four years and the next election for president will be made in November of this year as will election for other class officers. This is being mentioned in order that the class as a body can submit names for nomination to the secretary to be included in the ballots which will be mailed out in October. Think over possible candidates but more information will be mailed to you in the future.

We are sad to announce the death of Mrs. Sue Bradley McCandless Inman of cancer at Atlanta on 5 June. Burial was at Atlanta.

Sue was the widow of our classmate Bruce McCandless whom she nursed for many years through his illness. Less than a year ago she married Edward H. Inman of 3084 Slaton Dr. N.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30305.

Also surviving are her mother Mrs. Willis W. Bradley, two sisters, four children and several grandchildren. Daughter Sue is married to David Cutcomb (USNA '60), Bruce II (USNA '58) is Cdr. USN in astronaut program, Rosemary is doing very well in Colorado College, and Douglas is Harvard bound having just graduated from Severn with honors.

Our sincere sympathy to all.

Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan P.O. Box 90 Arnold, Md. 21012 Corr. Sec'y, Capt, Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402

As of early May, we bring you up to date on health matters we have learned. Dale MAYBERRY's eye operation was successful, and he is convalescing at home, with activities considerably restricted. A visit to Sue Morton is a boost to anybody's morale; she hopes to be home in June. Owen SOWERW I N E reports from Rte. 2, Kalispell, Montana, that he was being released from the hospital after joining our coronary club.

Herm Kossler '34 reports that Barney BELLINGER is still having a rough time at U S N H , Charleston. We are pulling for you, Barney, and hope that you are back on your feet by pubHcation time. Ed MILLER, one of our early coronarians, says that he is now walking and jogging about five miles a day. The Millers are returning to their Coronado home in June (1224 Churchill PL, ZC92118), and Ed will enroll at San Diego State for a course in counseling.

The 1933 United Fund grew considerably since previous report, now totals $495.50, and some news of our scattered class resulted.

Dave M A R T I N E A U reported on his honor to preside at the New York Alumni Association, where our pride, Tom MOORER, was the speaker. Tom enjoins us all to be concerned about irresponsible attacks on our military leadership, and to act accordingly Amen! Dave D A V E N P O R T adds that he is still very busy with his architectural/engineering firm.

Mike MACKENZIE, M.D., still holds out at Maiden Hospital, Maiden, Mass. Eddie F R E D E R I C K S was just appointed to the newly created post of property management and aviation, for the San Diego area. As there were 47 applicants for the position.

Eddie's past four years with the Division of Highways must have been a convincing performance. Pete BROWN, Arms Editor for SHIPMATE

Sports Afield, gives his address as 3433 N. 47th Pkwy., Phoenix, Ariz. Herb SCHWAB sacrificed trip to Europe with the Rumbles, and adds to the cause. Herb says they enjoyed the Dodgers opening game with the Rumbles, and that Henry and Ernie are leaving for a month in England.

Mac McMULLEN has the idea that our 40th anniversary should occur this year to celebrate the occasion for the reason that we are all vvhere we are now. This appears to make sense, and it's too bad that we don't have time to get rolling on it. After all, hasn't '33 been unique in many other respects ?

Your next report should tell you how we clobbered Army in lacrosse on 31 May. This event was voted upon at our pre-ArmyNavy football meeting. Turner DUNCAN, assisted by McJ^IuUen, has all the plans laid out for joint Army-Navy '33 get-together before the game.

One reason we probably have no word from Enrique H A S K I N S is that his employer. North American Life of Chicago, has named him Man of the Year for 1968. He had a tremendous life volume of more than four million dollars of insurance. Only address given is Heidelberg, Germany.

So, the givers list is augmented to date by the following: Fredericks, Pete Brown, D. Davenport, Sow^erwine, Schwab, Ogden, MacKenzie, D. Martineau, and Blick. So, the fund looks solvent for a while. ("Take it easy"—Willie R.)

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

Along with their contributions to the class fund these classmates added the following messages: Hoff CLARK, "The additional . . . with the check is my very modest contribution to the class fund. If the 'ThirtyFive for '34' project falls through please put all . . into the class fund. I join the rest of our class in admiration for the way you are managing class affairs. Shipmate does a fine job of keeping us posted."

Johnny HYLAND, "On 30 March I had a party for Anne and Sam Brown who were visiting in Honolulu, and the enclosed picture was taken during the evening. I think you will recognize the '34 shipmates from left to right; me, Sam Brown, Baumberger and Chung-Hoon. I thought that it just might possibly serve as an item for Shipmate. I am another one of those people who get the news a little late, and in this case it is with respect to the class fund. Please use the enclosed check as my small contribution at this time. All the best until we meet again."

Doug S W I F T , "Sorry I must pass up the 31 May east coast gathering at Bethesda— and the big shindig at the Frontier. Hope that many of the participants of both events will also be present at homecoming in October. In your recent involved set of instructions I did not see any mention of second round contributions to the Association of the Class of 1934 but felt the inclusion of a third check, dated currently, was the very least I could do under the circumstances."

Pete METCALF, "Enclosed are my data sheets and check for 'Thirty-Five for '34.' A suitable picture will be sent later. You and the committee for this publication are to be highly commended for your thoughtfulness, initiative, and extraordinary efforts on behalf of your classmates. Also enclosed is a contribution for the class fund. Since I'm one of those who doesn't get the word, please excuse my tardiness."

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Charlie COLEY, "Sorry I have been slow in responding to your call for support, however, as you know, the road . . . is paved with good intentions. Nevertheless, both you and the Class of 1934 deserve better support than I have given. I am enclosing two checks, one for 'Thirty-Five for '34' and one for the class fund. I won't make any rash promises but will try to do better in the future. Both Dorothy and I are enjoying life in Oklahoma City. Needless to say, the big event in our lives was Carolyn's marriage in June 1967.

She married a young doctor by the name of Andy Hubbard. She and Andy are now living in Little Rock where Andy is interning and Carolyn is teaching in the school for the deaf. In January Andy will enter the Navy's medical program at Pensacola.

"Butch, I have a comment to make on our reunions. As you know, many of our classmates are in the field of education and therefore are unable to attend any reunions held during the school year. Why not give some thought to holding a reunion about two days after the end of June Week. The crowd would be gone and accommodations would be plentiful. In short we would be able to have the area—both Academy and town— to ourselves. As you know, June Week is so crowded it is practically impossible to enjoy each other's company. Holding a reunion at this time would make it possible for many of us to attend who are unable to do so under present arrangements. Please remind all hands that if they pass through Oklahoma City to stop by for the latchstring is always out and Dorothy and I will be delighted to see any visitors."

Lon CHENEY, "Am enclosing the info for '35 4 '34' plus my check. Am also enclosing a much belated check for the class fund. Hope that it is not too late to be of some use. There are only a few of '34 living in Norfolk. Since our work and interests are different we seldom get together. As a matter of fact had to go to '32 and '33 to get a regular foursome. I hope that the register is accepted, since in many cases it will be the first news of many classmates since 'By the Mark 20'."

Chariie H E N D E R S O N , "A belated check for class fund is attached. I certainly have appreciated your magnificent efforts over the years on behalf of the class. Sorry I never let you know."

Al S W E E N E Y , "Enclosed is a check for treasurer of Class of '34. I must of missed getting your notice but have seen results in Shipmate."

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Hyland, Brown, Baumberger and ChungHoon at a Honolulu party in March.

Art K R A P F , "Enclosed you will find the information for 'Thirty-Five for '34' and a check as requested. I hope that the response is sufficient for a GO. On the basis that 'better late than never' I am also enclosing a check to assist you in the fine job you are doing in keeping open the lines of communication. You must think at times that the class has forgotten you and your effort, especially when you try to get some money out of them. However, I am sure that such is not the case. Kudos to the Washington committee for the extra job they undertook this year."

Allyn COLE, " . . . I am enclosing information for the 'Thirty-Five for '34' (and check) and hope it isn't too late to bring your number up to the minimum for publication. I still use 'By the Mark 20' frequently . . The second check enclosed is for the class fund as I have no doubt that it will be useful no matter how small or how late and I must confess to some embarrassment on both scores. It has been so long that I don't even remember what we needed money for, but I am sure it was for something worthwhile and I am sorry to be so late.

"Helen gave me some notes which she had collected about various classmates in the area or passing through, but most of them are too old to be of interest. I understand that Bly was in the area recently, but didn't see or hear from him. We and the MacKenzies had dinner with Peggy and Rit Rittenhouse last week—he is there attending some sort of conference. We see the local class residents from time to time, but I am sure you know who they are and the fact that we run into each other once in a while is hardly news."

With their contributions to the class fund the following classmates sent best wishes and regards to all: Dick KLUNK, Boney CLOSE and Charlie PAINE. The above style of reporting contributions is probably becoming very boring. It has been continued to serve as an acknowledgement to each donor and also has provided more than the usual copy for this column.

The original Dec. '67 proposal and request for individual voluntary contributions to the class fund was to forestall a drain on the fund in excess of regular earnings (at the time annual expenditures were over three times annual earnings). Regular expenses (printing, postage, memorial and other contributions and flowers, to name a few) are on the increase and the class provides a regular maintenance fund for the 34th Company wardroom. Brigade of Midshipmen.

As of the deadline date of this issue (10 May) 100 classmates have contributed $2,190.30.

A bit about the sponsorship program. It recognizes that a point will be reached when some classes, due to normal attrition, may be burdened by the cost of yearly maintenance.

It is then anticipated that classes not now participating in this worthy program will want to carry on the sponsorship projects of previous classes by assuming the annual maintenance cost.

Here is a recent letter from Capt. L. Heyworth Jr., Commandant of Midshipmen: "On behalf of the 34th Company, let me express our sincere thanks for the $400 donation toward the maintenance of the Company wardroom. Lt. Habermeyer, the 34th Company Officer, has informed me that this generous donation came at a particularly auspicious time in that plans for a complete refurbishment of the wardroom were underway. Your support of the wardroom program provides a continuing professional bond between graduates of the Naval Academy and those midshipmen who are now preparing to take their places in the Fleet. I'm sure I speak for the 34th Company in saying that visits to the wardroom and Company area by members of the Class of 1934 are welcomed and encouraged." Treasurer's Note: No fund was provided last year 1968, so the amount mentioned above reflects donations for both 1968 and 1969.

Classmates will regret to note the sudden passing of Ben FULGHUM on 23 April and Don N I E N S T E D T on 30 April recorded in the Last Call of this issue. Ben was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hay39

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ward, Calif., with full military honors. Several classmates were in attendance. Charlie Henderson coordinated the local effort, including flowers, assisted by Howard Day. They had been closely associated with Ben for the past eight years. On this end the class made a contribution to the Navy Relief Society in memory of Ben. Don died very suddenly of a heart attack and funeral services were private. He had been very active in USNA alumni of the local area, a loyal supporter of alumni affairs and held several offices in the local alumni organization. The class made a contribution to the American Heart Association in memory of Don. Sec'y-Treasurer, Capt. Louis N. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.) 6650 Van Winkle Drive, Falls Church, Va. 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. E. D. Vestel, J r . , (SC) USN (Ret.), 680 Virginia Dr. Winter Park, Fla. 32789

Last September we received a wedding announcement which we're ashamed to say we lost. It finally turned up in our filing system ( ? ) . So belatedly we announce the 21 Sept. Dallas wedding of Mrs. Virginia Bracy Melvin and Johnny CLINE. Virginia and Johnny went to high school together in Marion, 111. They hadn't seen each other until last year when they met in Dallas.

After the marriage Johnny became head of quite a clan. Including his daughter Susan and her family, the Clines collectively have seven children (counting in-laws) and 11 grandchildren with great-grandchildren not far in the offing. Johnny is with the Vought Aeronautics Div. of LTV Aerospace Corp.

He and Virginia enjoy their high rise apartment living with a spectacular view of downtown Dallas. Some day they hope to build a retirement home on a lot they own adjoining the 11th green of a country club.

Marjorie and Flash F L A C H S E N H A R left Okinawa in February when Everett Steamship Corp. transferred Flash to their Manila office. Mail for the Flachsenhars can be sent to them c/o Everett, P. O. Box 1846, Manila, P. I. After retiring earlier this year, Ben SARVER moved to 1307 Pamela Place, Norfolk, Va. 23509; phone (703) 853-6891.

We finally found the correct address of W. P. SMITH. Bill lives at 1237 Tucker Rd., Macon, Ga. 31204. Johnny BOTTOMS was detached from command of the Norfolk Naval Supply Center and has returned to Washington to become the Defense Supply Agency member of the Joint Logistics Review Board.

Here is a bit of news about the Pat M c E N T E E family. Betty and Pat made the grandparent list in April when Jenifer Lynn was born to their daughter Jill, wife of Dr. Donald Catino. Betty joined the staff of the Navy League in the middle of May. Stu F L E T C H E R say she's now a Yard Boy 1/c striking for Yard Man 3/c on 2.6 acres plus a 3-acre forest garden near Belvidere, N. C, about 55 miles below Norfolk.

Stu also looks after his novelist mother Inglis Fletcher, Lit.D., and his uncle and aunt, all in their 80's. Just in case anyone's interested, Stu will sell them a life insurance policy written by Birmingham's Protective Life Insurance Co. Our class council chairman Jeff PARKER received the following letter from Walter E A S T ' S widow: "Thank you so much for your sympathy and offer of help. I greatly appreciated it and will certainly call upon you when the need arises. I will remember 40

our very pleasant association when you relieved Walter in Hawaii.

"I am at present a real estate broker with the Coronado Realty Co. and plan to remain in Coronado for the present, at least. Thank you again for your kind thoughts. Sincerely, Joan East."

Eddie O U T L A W retired on 1 July and we think his outstanding service career should serve as an inspiration to all future midshipmen who, like him (and us), stand near the bottom of their class. His performance as a fighter pilot in World War II, as a Task Force Commander responsible for conducting the initial naval air strikes against the North Vietnamese and as commander of NATO's Maritime Air Force responsible for tracking Russian ships in the Mediterranean are achievements to which our class can point with extreme pride.

We regret having to report the death of Snake SNEERINGER's wife Anne on 29 April at Bethesda. Mrs. Sneeringer was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 2 May after a requiem mass in St. John's Church, McLean, Va. Besides her husband Mrs. Sneeringer is survived by two married daughters, an unmarried daughter and a son. Our class has made a contribution to the American Cancer Society in Anne's memory.

Down in Ft. Pierce, Fla., Peanut ADAMS never ceases to be amazed by the acumen of his son Larry Jr. Peanut, who by his own account stood number one B E L O W the anchor man in our class, tells us young Larry stood number one in civil engineering during his four years at VMI. In late April Larry was operations officer with the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Div. in Vietnam. He's seen a lot of combat, been wounded and received the Silver Star Medal for rescuing three men in a skirmish near Loc Ninh. He is scheduled to complete his military obligation this summer and hopes to do graduate work at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville where he'll find his dad's old 6th Co. mate Johnny BECKER on the staff.

Jane and Rhodam McELROY continue to enjoy the life of Palm Beach where they reside on the ocean front. Rhodam works for the Florida Atlantic University Foundation in nearby Boca Raton. Jane and Pat F I N NIGAN returned from Scotland on 31 May after a three-week vacation there. ., Our sympathy goes to the George Towne BAKER family which suffered a tragedy on 30 April when young George's wife Pamela and 5-year-old daughter Kimberly were killed in a southern California automobile accident. Young George, who is a Univ. of California professor, Pamela and Kimberly were returning to Fullerton after attending his brother Michael's wedding in Coronado when his car was struck by another automobile. He sustained minor injuries.

Joe B E T T E N S ' wife Anne had to fly from New Orleans to Los Angeles in late April for the funeral of her mother Mrs. Anna Palmgren who succumbed in Salt Lake City.

We extend our sympathy to Anne on the loss of her mother.

Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick S t . , N.W..

Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003

It's hard to believe that half of '69 has gone by, and here we are in the summer season once again, squeezing every last piece of food, beach gear, etc. into our "Lil ole Opel"—the logistic support train for our

annual trek to Nags Head. We'll be thinking of you all as we bask in the sun, hit the surf, or get red as a broiled lobster sitting in an open rowboat hopefully, patiently waiting for a crab to hit the bait line. This will be our tenth year in that old historical paradise which Tom Nixon '37 has covered so poetically in his two books. My Pen Is Filled With Brine and A Pinch oj Salt. Why don't you give it a try and join us? Am sure you would enjoy the peaceful privacy and tranquility of a beach area that has so much to offer—camping, deep sea fishing. Lost Colony, sailing, surfing, etc.—without the honky-tonk confusion that has overtaken so many of the now-overcrowded Atlantic Ocean resorts. Give it a try! We especially recommend mid-July to mid-August for a good summer's vacation frolic. But enough touting; let's get down to business.

A long letter from "Polly" and Jim McCAULEY in April not only bolstered the class treasury, but also brought news. They write: "Thanks for recorded '36 news in Shipmate. We keep up with all our old friends through your efforts and other class corr. sec'ys. We read it from cover to cover as through the years we have friends and relatives as far back as '08. . . . The Dick Pratts had a wonderful class reunion at their quarters on 19 March. It was so gracious of them as the PUEBLO hearings must have been most time-consuming and tiring for Dick. . . .

Medaris Fowler has had several gatherings for the class which we might add are always enjoyable. She, Mildred and Hoyt Mann are the local '36 golfers of note as is young Ricky Fowler who is following in Dick's footsteps, not only as an excellent golfer but also as an athlete and excellent student at his school, San Miguel, in San Diego.

McCauley is his godfather, so we are allowed to boast. ". . . Jimmy keeps busy doing income tax work; he attends all the alumni meetings and Navy League locally, but misses the luncheons and people in the Washington area. . . . Our one and only, Polly Jr., is in her second year at State College, San Diego.

She was homecoming queen at Coronado High and its song leader for four years, but at State she finds herself the proverbial small frog in a very large puddle (23,000 students), so concentrates more on the books than the social aspects. She boards and we see her now and then. We're very proud of her and resent the fact she is growing up— selfish, square parents as we are. Regards to all." Thanks, Polly and Jim, for bringing us up to date on the McCauley family and the Coronado gang.

Another April note from Mary Anne and John ALFORD brought the following: "Enclosed is a little class news for you. We finally have our ideal family—two sons and two daughters! You might say we are young at heart, though others think we are crazy.

But happiness to us is putting them in the 'nest,' not throwing them out! Best wishes to all."

Oh yes! The enclosure: "RAdm. and Mrs. John M. Alford are happy to announce the adoption of a daughter Glenna born 22 June 1963, Arlington, Va." Our congratuladons to the Alfords. We don't consider you both crazy—we think in this day and age of demands and protests it is wonderful that there are those still brave enough to breach the so-called generation gap by having faith enough in the youngsters to keep the nest filled. We know Glenna will bring you both much happiness and joy, and to her go our very best wishes for a happy future.

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The roving O E L H E I M s are back home!

A letter from Ben forwarded by the editor Shipmate announces: "We are safely ensconced in our little nook in Chestnut Hill where I am teaching math in a secondary school, Germantown Academy, which has a beautiful new campus outside Philadelphia.

We are all well with both of our children still in schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one in Oregon in graduate school, and one in San Francisco. If someone in Italy is still enjoying Shipmate at our expense, please cut him off and send the magazine and bill to me at 135 W. Meade St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19118." Good to hear from you, Ben, and welcome back.

A little research in conjunction with the new Register, which incidentally may be off the presses by the time you read this, has located Elkana Thompson, Tiger's widow.

She is now residing in Norfolk, Va., at 947 Armfield Circle; telephone: (703) 423-2605.

Am sure she would be glad to hear from classmates and old friends. Also located is Mary Kolb Harvard, Otto KOLB's widow.

She may be reached at 1507 E. 51st St., Savannah, Ga. 31406. Mary visited in Honolulu last summer. Betty (Mary and Otto's daughter) is married and living in Columbus, Ga. She has a daughter Amanda, 3 years old, and was "infanticipating" again in March.

We regret to report that Fred B E N N E T T suffered a heart attack at work in April and was taken immediately to Bethesda. As of this writing we are happy to say he is recovering favorably, but upon release from the hospital will probably spend four to six weeks recuperating at home. Tom Dabney visited both Fred and Bruce Ware at Bethesda in early May and reported both doing well. Am sure Fred and Bruce would appreciate notes from you all.

Frank LAW, never idle in retirement, has accepted the job as secretary-treasurer.

Naval Engineers. Frank insists this is not a full-time job, but we are sure this is wrong and that he is just dodging Rosa's "Honeydo" chores aroimd the house. We wish Frank success in his new endeavor.

Joe RICE was in California recently and talked to Harry S T A R K by phone.^ Harry has agreed to assume the duties of '36 San Diego representative, keeping the president and your reporter informed on '36 affairs in his area as well as taking action on any immediate matters of '36 interest. Welcome to the team, H a r r y ! Keep the dope coming in. Along these lines, it is Joe's hope also to have an official representative in the Norfolk and San Francisco areas so '36 can take action more promptly when the situation demands.

Gordy F O W L E R forwarded a copy of the 23 April Investor's Reader in which there was an item under manufacturing: "Carborundum Follows Its Growth Vectors Into Breakthrough Fields." Wish we could share it all with you, because it's another fine article on CBOs progress under the leadership of its president, our own Bill WENDEL. In brief, the article states that the particular method the company has followed in recent years to broaden its activities is Vec:tored Growth. In its simplest meaning this covers the company's insistence that everything it gets into must have some connection with what it is in. This approach has taken the 78-year-old manufacturer from a supplier of abrasive materials to a (:ompany which concerns itself primarily with materials systems in three major areas: abrasives, pollution control, and process equipment, supplemented by many and diverse other activities related to the three major areas in J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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terms of raw materials, technology, manufacturing and marketing. Thus in the vector concept, each new industrial acquirement is related to the basic product. While it is assumed that the non-abrasives will continue to have a high growth rate. Bill's special enthusiasm is reserved for several special projects called "breakthroughs" which are anticipated to have a major impact on his company.

Among these are a high-temperature waste disposal system, an armor system developed through ceramics knowhow to be used to protect personnel and aircraft, and Kynol, a very lightweight organic fiber with outstanding flame and chemical resistance to be used in aircraft insulation and protective clothing.

These "breakthroughs" are the result of the biggest asset engendered by the vector systemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;teamwork through a system that lets others know what everyone has to offer toward the company's progress, a means by which a spirit of enthusiasm and working together is generated. Our very best wishes to Bill for continued success at Carborundum.

If you haven't visited the Academy lately during the academic year, plan to do so.

We had out-of-towners visiting in April and took them down for an all-day tour including Dress Parade. What a thrill! 4000 clean shaven, properly haircutted young men trooping on to Worden Field and going through their paces with precision and pride.

It will do your heart good and restore your faith in humanity after reading about and "boob tube" viewing picketing, protesting demands, and violence in our major institutions of learning. Amazing, isn't it, how those accused so often of teaching nothing but war, not education, continue on peacefully, while those reportedly preaching education and peace continue on the road of revolution and violence? Personally, we are proud of our Academy, the Brigade that makes up its student body, its executives and its faculty. It only takes one such visit to make you proud to stand up and say "I'm '36, US Naval Academy."

The class of 1936 has put a deposit on rooms in private homes for five couples for the nights of 24 and 25 Oct. Interested classmates may send applications to Joe Rice, Electronic Systems Command, Washington, D. C. 20360; area code 202, 696-1229. If not needed, we will release the rooms about the 1st of Oct. The Annapolis contingent will arrange an after-the-game affair (cocktails and buffet) at a slight charge, as we have done in the past few years. A reasonable head count will be needed, so please indicate your intentions concerning attendance to Joe Rice.

Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN. (Ret.) 3900 Watson P I . , A p t . 7B Washington, D. C. 20016

Skip P A L M E R died in a skin-diving accident in Key West, Fla., on 14 April.

Jim Payne, who lives in Minden, La., phoned the sad news as funeral services were held in Shreveport where Skip's mother and brother live, with burial in Homa, La. Jim represented the class at the services and arranged for flowers to be sent from the class.

Many thanks, Jim. W A S H I N G T O N SCENE The husbands and wives luncheon was one of our best yet. Jean and Grant H E S T O N were in charge of arrangements and highlighted the occasion with a lovely orchid corsage on each table to be taken home by the lucky winners. Mary McGivern found the star under her coffee cup at our table

which was most appropriate. She and Mac had journeyed up from Satellite Village to visit her mother in Annapolis. Along the way they stopped in Norfolk for some good times with the Norfolk group. They plan to visit Newport before heading back home to Florida. Mac looks great and has learned to live with his heart problem and enjoy a full life. Mary reports that the Hank SURFACES have moved to Valley Forge where Hank will work for General Electric. The Jack H I L T O N s have a marina close by at Eau Gallie.

Others attending the luncheon were the Manns, Owens, O'Briens, Conrads with son Chris and wife now stationed at Ft. Knox and soon to head for Tulane University for special schooling, the Al Churches, Elas, Hestons, Adairs, Ferriters, Spears, Raymers, Hugh Robinsons, Lubys, Tuckers, Melvins, Bidwells, Inghams, Eliots, Mansfields, McDowells, Hartigans, Jones, Silks, Mclntyres, Dybdals and Sandra McManus who we were most pleased to see. Chairman Bill Spears extended greetings, thanked the Hestons and Raymers for arrangements and announced our next gathering to be the annual picnic at the Chet O W E N S .

The Jack RAYMERS were on hand to see son Tom graduate in the top ten of the class from the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J., and to duty on the Coast Guard cutter TANAGER in Yorktown, Va. Congratulations, Tom. Susan and husband Jim were also home on their way to Fort Lewis, Wash., and then duty in Vietnam for Jim. Betty had news that Ann and Paul LOVELACZE were heading east to visit son, Bruce Graves, who is stationed at Fort Holabird, Md., as a first It. in intelligence.

Emilou Melvin reports that the Hank JACKSONs are still on schedule on their around-the-world trip, having arrived in Spain. They will tour Spain, Italy and other parts of Europe before arriving home in June. Emily Melvin is still enjoying Australia and will soon start home via Bangkok and Europe, arriving in August. The Charlie NORRISes are thinking about moving to Florida if they can sell their home here in Washington. They have purchased a lot on Bird Key Island in Sarasota Bay on the west coast and would like to build there. The Frank SILKs are doing the same planning if they can sell their home, but will head for California.

Bill and Aggie K I T C H spent a recent weekend with the Obie O'BRIENs which occasioned a real fun party hosted by the O'Briens.

The wives held their monthly luncheon at the fashionable Watergate Terrace Restaurant co-hosted by Marie Spears, Jeanne Mann and Betty Raymer. Jake BLAND is the latest entry on the second career stage.

He has joined the General Services Administration in their Central Labs on Reno Road and Van Ness St. Good luck and Godspeed, Jake. I ran into Elaine while shopping at the Fort Myer Commissary and learned of Jake's new job plus the fact that she missed his taking over the shopping chore. The Ray DUBOIS and O'Briens are looking forward to the return of respective sons Ray Jr. and Garry from Vietnam this summer. It may make some of us feel old that many '38 juniors are now serving their country as we did, but it should certainly make us all proud when we read in the papers what some of the young folks today are wasting their lives doing. I take my hat off to the '38 juniors and sure sleep better at night.

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1 EMISSARY TO T H E W E S T COAST Bill SPEARS, our new and able chairman of the Washington group and administrative director of the Navy, Marine, Coast Guard Residence Foundation, headed west on business and as bearer of good tidings to our California classmates. While in San Diego, he stayed with the Micky F I N N s who hosted a cocktail party and planned a no-host luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club. Among those present were the Bill Rogers, Leon Rogers, Ogles, Callahans, Zimanskis, Sinnotts, Fosters, Olsens and Jensens. He also had a chance to visit with Mrs. Hamilton, Marie's former mother-in-law and Frank Silk's mother who runs a swank trailer camp and a large ranch. While in Long Beach, Bill stayed with the Charlie A K E R S at Huntington Beach south of Seal Beach where they have a lovely home in a marina setting and a sailing yacht moored at the front door. Young Becky and son Robert are the only children living at home. The AKERs hosted a dinner party attended by the Collums, Balls and Ace Cooley's wife. In San Francisco he stayed with the Gid BOYDs and talked with Doug PUGH. Many thanks.

Bill, and congratulations on getting the first hundred days of your administration off to such a good start.

MINNESOTA

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Ray CALHOUN sends the announcement of the engagement of daughter Susan Walker to Rowland Cartlidge Hand Jr. with wedding planned for 8 June, plus the following news : "The enclosed clipping is self-explanatory and also provides the reason that no one is likely to hear from Ginny for the next two months I The wedding will be at St. Stephen The Martyr Episcopal Church in Edina Village.

"Life in the Gopher State continues to move at a rapid pace. I have just completed the long process of presenting our campus development program for the next biennium to the various legislative commissions and committees, and it looks as though we're going to get most of the construction we've requested—about $30 million worth. My attention and effort will now be directed toward improved administrative organization, systems analysis, and the establishment of new programs in leadership and management development, public service internship, and a career educational system for the State.

"I continue to find this new career fascinating and full of challenge, and commend the field of educational administration to any retiring military officer whose service experience included faculty duty at any of the senior war colleges, or whose specialty meets some particular need. I have just recruited two Navy commanders to join us, and they are both performing in outstanding fashion.

There will be openings for others as we expand our staff, but I'm probably going to have to become 'Joint' in my recruiting efforts just to prove we're not parochial.

"Ginny joins in sending warm regards to you and through you to our old friends in '38—wherever they are. We'd welcome a call and the chance to visit with any classmates who come to the Twin Cities. Note that our home phone is 224-6073 and my office number 221-2844. Home address^—#1 Hingham Circle, St. Paul, Minn. 55118."

Congratulations to you and Ginny, Ray, and good luck and Godspeed to the young couple.

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Sec'y, Capt. Edward L. Beach, USN (Ret.) U. S. Naval War College Newport, R. I. 02840

The autovon is a great thing I Just for illustration, 'tother day it rang and the gal said who is the class of '39 gent who is going to present the class prize to the top graduate of Bainbridge this year—and by the way, we did intend to, didn't we, so that she could tell her boss, the CO ? Well, Ole Buck didn't know but said he'd find out, and so he rang on the autovon until it tired of making a busy signal and got Charlie Chandler. "Who is it going to be, Charlie?" "Don't know but I'll find out tomorrow, it being the first Wednesday of the month coming up." So this section of the month's dope is being put together while we wait to hear from Charles.

As noted last year, this prize at Bainbridge is one of the better things done by '39. It is their first and most honored prize, the one which has been longest in continuous effect. Buck took it on himself to assure the Bainbridge folks that it was indeed going to be given this year, as every year.

In a recent column Buck had some recommendations to make with regard to class monies and stuff. A reaction from a reader: He agrees with Buck—reinvest the investment to make more dough; and he gives with a vote of confidence for the ExCom and the CP, and does want the CP to be CP4L. "Do NOT draw down on the principal," says he. He does not like the idea of dues every four months, but suggests that maybe an annual touch might not be too far out of line. The real problem. Buck thinks, is not the amount of the money but the doggone nuisance it will be for everybody and especially the class dues collector (CDC).

Think it over, old buddies. We could use a little more of the do-re, although certes, methinks we have done pretty well so far.

Three groans for the little men who pause not for storm or sleet or whatever—it took them only a month and a couple of days to deliver Laura Brinkerhoff Shamer's birth announcement. So, we have a new CB, b. 12 March. Preston and Betsy have her on exhibition at 122 Colonial Ridge, Moorestown, N. J. 08057, and, like we might have guessed, she has the Shamer household standing on its collective head and wrapped around her small little finger.

A note from the CS, west coast, announces that the southern California contingent will have held a formal (black tie) dinner-dance in the Surf Room of the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, on 31 May. Nothing like a 30-year anniversary, inasmuch as the party will undoubtedly last until the 1st of June, which is a pretty important day for us. That San Diego outfit is really a going gung-ho bunch; too bad the Navy is breaking it up this July. On 3 April they had their regular lunch; present: Bob Clark, Bull Dawson, Johnny Weatherwax, Fred Clarke, Gordy Glaes, Lou Spear, Sam Caldwell, Art Fisher and a surprise from the north. Pinky P I N K E R T O N . Apparently it was Bull Dawson who sparked the idea to have the 30th anniversary celebration, and the firm of Clark, Clarke and Weatherwax got appointed to do something about it.

One more point, before San Diego writes in and corrects me; they really are not breaking up very much after 1 July—not so anyone could notice it, they're not. Most of them are knowing a good place when they see one, and they're staying right there.

Here's a little tid-bit from the CS in the old Reb country. Seems that all of Atlanta

is weeping about old Ed H A R R I S O N turning in his suit at Georgia Tech, and there have been testimonial dinners for him all over town. Even the students held a "Wonderful Ed" Day. Ed's heading for New York to become another one of the class of '39 millionaires. He's going to be on the boards of a bunch of companies, and V.P. of one of them. It couldn't happen to a finer gent.

It was a fun '39 party for Jim Dare.

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Income tax day had one good side; it felt | so good when the ding danged forms were i finished that the CS in San Juan decided to \ get with it and throw a bash. The excuse • was a surprise birthday party for Jim DARE i —no, that twern't it; the party was a while j ago. The excuse is the picture which finally came back from the corner drugstore. The deep brown complexion which shows through even the black and white washed out film makes it pretty clear that this picture was not taken anywhere except in a land of j mucho sun and plenty golf courses. Top row: , Lois and Jim ROBERTSON, soon setding | in Ultima Thule (Summit, Pa.), Rog and Bebe PAINE, down to work off that Penta' gon pallor. Bottom, Mary and Bud SCHUj MANN, hosts, and Jeanne and Jim Dare. '< He's ComSoLant, and doing a super job pushing those old ships around and carry- < ing the U. S. Flag where it ought to be carried. Mary writes, "Tell Old Buck I j envy his organized life !" Well, Mary, I got a little news for you— j Buck has been a little low on pictures lately and in fact his nose has been out of joint with all the good ones sent in by other classes. So this month he crashes through with three.

Diana Elizabeth, daughter of Frank and i Edith FULLER, was married in April to Mr. Lonnie Jenkins who is a school principal. Bride and groom intend to continue with their graduate work at Ohio State U. More ^ details from Frankie at 5515 Westbard Ave., .

Bethesda, Md. 20016.

The C.S. made a peregrination up north recently and telegraphed in the dope that our ) adopted member, Roy BENSON, can be found surrounded by relatives in Needham, .

Mass. (134 Forest Ave. 02192), where he is doing consulting work when the spirit moves.

Phil Gutting '42, Tom Suddath '38, Mary and Bud Schumann and Bob Mills ' 5 1 .

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.And here's another one, someone's been asking the CS what all these fancy initials mean. Well, CP stands for class president, and CP4L means like CP4 Life. CS is usually class spy, but it's a rotating title, bestowed where Buck's fancy happens to light. ECUC.\ is east coast undercover agent, what else? And since Buck once took a course in Sovietology, we also have the ExCom (executive committee) and a new one, WASHCON, which he will let you all figure out for yourselves. (I guess that makes us also have a SANDCON and a H A W CON. After the dust settles in July we'll check that one out.)

Anyways, the W A S H C O N met early in May and the report is that over 200 have voted affirmative on the new CLASSCON, and so it looks that it has carried. Even though the polls will have closed by the time you read this, read it and give it an up check anyhow, if you've not done so.

Rhythm MOORE (R.\dm. G. E.) has been designated to make the presentation of the class gift to the Bainbridge graduating class. The NOMCOM has renominated all the old members of the ExCom (say, now, that sounds pretty good!) and in addition has just put forward five other names for consideration. The vote will be taken in the \V.\SHCON in June, in accordance with what it says in the CL.A.SSCON. A class dance in the W A S H C O N was scheduled for 17 May. Joe W E S T got the prize for coming from the longest distance to the May lunch from Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo. The last bit is that '38 has invited '39 to a joint lunch on 21 May for indoctrination on how^ to cope with the new status soon due to be ours. Nice of them. Next year we can do it for '40.

Buck sneaked a look at the big blue paperback the other day, and noticed that all that's left of '39 is crowded up into the first few pages. The final physicals are being taken as this is written, and except for the chosen we are about to kiss the old outfit goodbye. Not that we ever really will, for one can't put this much into something and not feel a part of it no matter what, and of course everybody will always try to make us feel welcome when we go back, provided we don't go back too often. So, take it from Old Buck, when you make it to Ultima Thule, don't look back. Keep looking ahead.

There's lots out there. And in ten more years even the chosen will have joined us.

Old Tom W A L K E R looks like he has cooked up a ClassContingent all of his own.

Pfc shows Tom (ComNav.A.irSystems) with K. C. CHILDERS, Jim S M I T H , Paul HOLMBERG and Danny W E I T Z E N FELD, all of whom also are flag officers, and all of whom work for him. Small world department.

A please help from Tom W E S C H L E R .

Whoever sent in the address for Mrs. T. M. B E N N E T T , to please send in his name. .\Iso, letters Tom has sent to the following about the 30th reunion at homecoming have been returned to him, undelivered. If you're on the list, or know the whereabouts of any of them, please do the necessary: Francis M. Welch, Frank D. Pillatt, Daniel M. Child, Thomas Clark, William B. Fuller, Jack P. Lee, John Bartlett Edward. Tom is using his home address for returns: RAdm. T. R. W., 4300 Hawthorne St., N.W., Wasliington D. C. 20016.

The CS made a couple of fast swings around this past month; from Charleston he reports that Ann Mendenhall was in town to visit with son Guy, who is a lieutenant in the TROUT, and that plans are afoot to JULY-AUGUST,

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welcome Harry and Mickey HIGGS and Fred and Cynthia T A E U S C H when they make it down. Fred is comptroller of Episccjpal High School, Jax, but the old CS didn't make it with Harry and hence no dope on what he's doing. Jack YOUNG still in Seattle, retiring 1 July, planning to stay in Long Beach for a while. Helen and kids are fine. Friends of Lem COOKE will be happy to learn that Joan has remarried recently; now Mrs. Howard S. Shaw, she IS living in Cedar Point, Wareham, Mass.

The CS followed them to Jamaica, where they spent most of May fixing up a house they have just bought down there. Bill D U N N E is going through what a bunch of us have already—getting one of his youngsters into the USNA. Well does Old Buck remember the days he spent sweating the very same, for himself. Elizabeth Bonner holding out in Charleston waiting for Emmett to finish his tour in Vietnam, God bless (18J^ Church St. 29407). All the kids away except Gregory. .A. final item has to do with a job opportunity. Buck has a letter from a gent who retired many years before we did, who knows of a fine job for a retired captain about 50 years old, beginning as understudy of the building and plant manager of a pretty fine institution and then in due course fleeting up to the top job. ".A. line officer with some engineering experience and education could do the job, although an EDO or Civil Engineer Corps officer would also be suitable.

Salary as understudy would be around $15,000 and as manager well over $20,000."

So wrote he, and Buck is ready to pass out more specific info to anyone with a real interest.

And for last, a very nice letter from Libby Vandergrift expressing appreciation for the many warm tributes to Jake. She adds that she has ordered a mold for dolphins to be put on the bronze plaque for Jake, and that any submarine friends v/ho would like to use the mold are welcome to borrow.

Present address is S-10 Naval Station -Annapolis (21402), and around 1 August she'll move into Severn House Apts., Annapolis.

Good night, all I Buck (getting younger).

'39ers V/alker,

Holmberg, Childers, Smith and V/eitzenfeld.

Sec'y, RAdm. R. G. Anderson, USN WSEG, 400 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, Va. 22202

WASHINGTON REPORT By the time you read this another Independence Day will have come and gone. Also in keeping with the Spirit of 1776 wherein class officers are changed by democratic election processes—in short, the present officers hope to "designate" their reliefs in the near future. This will be done free from influence, persuasion or bias. This action was kicked off by our president with wife, Scott and Barbara GOODFELLOW, jumping ship and returning to the Norfolk area. Scott has orders as ComOpTEvFor and we will miss them as key members of the '40 clan in Washington.

Just received word that Easy GLENN has just received a nice promotion and is moving to Calif. His new address will be director of administration. Advanced Marine Technology Div., Litton Systems, Inc., P. O. Box 92911, Los Angeles, Ca. 90009. Congratulations, Easy, and keep up the good work.

H E R E AND T H E R E Our star reporter, G. G. WILLIAMS, in the Norfolk area, sends the following addresses of classmates in the Tidewater area: C. J. Beers, Quarters Y, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. 23709; W. E. Benbow, 4109 Hermitage Point, Virginia Beach, Va. 23455; J. H. Caldwell, Quarters B, Porter Rd., Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. 23511; J. J. Hinmann III, 522 6th Ave., Apt. G, NAS, Norfolk, Va. 23511; and S. H. MacGregor, Jr., 524 Warren Crescent, Norfolk, Va. 23507.

W. H. Mack, 1606 Keswick Dr., Norfolk, Va. 23518; W. R. McKinney, Quarters C, Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, Va. 23521; M. J. Mulderrig, Jr., 5233 W. Lake Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23455; J. W. Sullivan, 4421 Blackbeard Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23455; M. Variand, 1204 Buckingham Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23508, and G. G. Williams, 7900 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk, Va. 23505.

Happy news from Neil ROGERS from Clifton, Va. Miss Margaret Rogers is to be married in July at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Norfolk) to Mr. James Richard Edwards of Virginia Beach.

Happy footnote from the Virginia LedgerStar : "That little dinner in the wine cellar at Delmonico's recently, 28 strong, was given by Dr. and Mrs. John McMullen for Capt. and Mrs. Bernard Lovell. Dr. McMullen is president of the United States Lines. Capt. Lovell is the famous astronaut."

Keep up the good work, John, and continued success and happiness to you both.

News from the Far East finds Jake and Betty BOWELL in good shape. Jake writes from Singapore, "It is about that time again and I am trying to arrange the family schedule for the trip back to the States on leave.

Betty and Howard are going to leave here as soon as the school term is completed so that they can go to Virginia to assist in the confusion of Clare's first born. En route they will probably stay a few days in Manila with me where I will be doing my part for the protection of company assets, and then they will stop in Honolulu for two days to see the place.

"Life out here is still pleasant, but hectic.

My schedule is now on a firm basis and I expect to get home much more often—we write reports in Singapore. Over the Easter weekend Betty and Howard met me in 43

Djakarta, Indonesia, from whence we went to Bali for four days. Good place, and as yet unspoiled by a multitude of worldly tourists; but when the big jet strip is completed, one can expect them to flock in.

Intercontinental Hotel the best I have been in in all of my travels; and the help actually tries to assist you. We may have seen the place from the bridge of a submarine during W W I I but it is still a real native habitat without much in the way of modern amenities. It was a wonderful place to relax without worrying about making a deadline to go someplace."

Sec'y, Capt. A. D. Engle, USN (Ret.) 6746 Towne Lane Rd. McLean, Va. 22101

Several new faces were in evidence at the April luncheon in Washington (last Wednesday of the month, for travellers), including: John DUKE, now SupShips at Quincy, Mass., briefed us on his job and building program there, and announced his recent acquisition of a private pilot's license.

Jim B A R T L E T T has just reported to Washington for duty in the Navy Facilities Engineering Command. He described several aspects of his experiences as C. B. boss in Vietnam, including the over-all C. B. buildup for the theater, and the small C. B. teams deployed around South Vietnam.

Dave B E N H A M made a special detour to join us during a trip east in connection with his new company. Academy Computing Corp., for which Dave is chairman of the board. He sketched the inception and development of the new corporation, which sounds well worth watching.

Received word through Dick F O S T E R that John BURWELL's daughter Beth is riding with PanAm out of Washington as stewardess on the San Juan run. Also word of wedding bells for Randy this summer.

Sandy L A N D R E T H used his remarks The Esches a n d Dobies in N a p l e s . time to give Dave Benham a hard time about Oklahoma's showing in wrestling this year, Lastly, received a picture and a newsy rather than a rundown on his own career letter from Art ESCH. Left to right Art with Media Statistics; but judging from his Esch, Jerry Dobie, Jo Esch and Bill DOBIE appearance, he's prospering.

Our "Skipper of the Month" from Navy —at the Esches in Naples. Jo and Art are both loving their stay in Naples and Art Times is Dick G U I N N : "Dick Henry Guinn is doing his usual outstanding job on the was born 27 March, 1918, in Palestine, Tex. staff of CinCSouth. The Dobies were there He attended Texas College of Mines before in mid March. Bill in command of CruDes entering the Naval Academy. Adm. Guinn Flot 10, i.e., in command of a Sixth Fleet served aboard the cruiser MILWAUKEE beTask Group, was being trailed by trawlers fore entering flight training.

"He joined Fighting Squadron 94 aboard and some gal named Jerry. Understand Jerry visited the Riviera, Rome, Gaeta and then the LEXINGTON in Oct. 1944, receiving the a week with the Esches in Naples. Good for Navy Cross for scoring a direct bomb hit you, Jerry—a nice trip couldn't happen to a on the Japanese cruiser AOBA. H e was also awarded two air medals. nicer gal. Keeps Bill controllable, too!

"Post-war assignments included staff duty According to my records at this time, the following sons of classmates will graduate with Air Force, Pacific Fleet; 1st Task in the class of 1969: Kevin Sean Clancy, Fleet, and Fleet Air, West Coast. He was Royal DuBose Joslin, Douglas Craig Kirk, with the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, Sandia Base, N. M., from 1940Frederick Hayes Michaelis Jr., and Michael 1952, including command of Composite Jesse Worley.

Squadron 3.

"Adm. Guinn also served in Air Warfare Division, OpNav; as CO Carrier Air Group 6; in BuPers as head. Grade Assignment Branch; 7th Fleet Operations Officer; CO storeship RIGEL and carrier FORRESTAL with

the Navy Program Appraisal Office, and as commander. Carrier Division 4. The Admiral, a graduate of the National War College, took his present assignment as Chief, Naval Basic Air Training in May 1967.

"Mrs. Guinn is the former Muriel Parker of El Paso, Tex. They have two children, Daryl Hale and Charlsa J. C. Guinn. The Admiral keeps up with his flying, piloting his command's latest jet trainer, the Buckeye; plays tennis, shoots skeet, hunts and fishes."

C a p t . John office to

F. Refo ' 4 0 administers the o a t h of his newly commissioned son I a n .

Ian Refo was commissioned by his father, Capt. John F. REFO, on 30 March at the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Norfolk, Va. Ian graduated from V P I on 29 March, was commissioned on Sunday and reported to Pensacola at noon, Tuesday, for flight training, fan's older brother. Carter, a 1965 graduate of USNA, is a pilot in VA-82 flying A7's.

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Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, I I I , (SC), USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Wash. Area Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN, 1400 South 22nd St. Arlington, Va. 22202

Charlie TAYLOR, former director of development at St. Albans School, Washington, D. C , became director of development at Bishops School of Lajolla, Calif., on 1 July.

Charlie and Bell are looking forward to enjoying Lajolla living.

Sec'y, Capt. S. P. Hills, USN 7111 Enterprise Ave. McLean, Va. 22101 Annapolis Corr., Capt. Edgar E. Mallick, USN, Office of the Academic Dean, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

A N N A P O L I S CORNER USS Outside. George PRESTWICH, who as you well remember stood number one in the class, is well on the way to assuming similar status on the industrial scene. Word has just been received that George was appointed division vice president, Defense Marketing, RCA Defense Electronic Products. His headquarters office is in Moorestown, N. J. Prior to joining RCA, George had been with the General Electric Co. in various positions of business and marketing responsibility. The Prestwiches have a son, Glenn, who is a chemistry major in his junior year at the California Institute of Technology.

G e o r g e D. Prestwich, Division Vice President, RCA Defense Electronic Products

From the estate of Frank V. Storrs with offices located in Suite 810 at 165 West 46th St., New York, comes word that Capt. Jack P E N N I N G T O N , U S N (Ret.), has been advanced to the presidency of the following organizations: Vance Finance and Holding Co., Trenton Theatre Building Co., CarolAnne Corp., and Buckeye Theatre Corp. Jack retired in 1966. He, his wife and five children reside at 22 East Delaware Ave., Pennington, N. J. (sounds like Jack owns the town, too).

A recent trip to California gave the friendly Annapolis correspondent an opportunity to make an on-site inspection of the home of industrialist-executive-tycoon Capt.

Glen DUMAS, U S N (Ret.). It was exactly what you might expect of a leader in the electronics field. When I arrived. Glen was working on the oven—he couldn't get the "on" light to switch to the "off" position.

Solution to the problem: just let 'er go; the bulb will burn out eventually. A trial dip was then requested in the olympic-sizedswimming-pool-for-people-over-forty. However, temperature of the water in this pool was too low for comfortable swimming; the electronic temperature control wasn't operating correctly. N o wonder Diddy teaches school—to make the payments for electronics repairs! Even if the electronics devices don't work well at all times, the setting of the Dumas' home compensates for it. The Saratoga area is located in the heart of the California vineyard country (Almaden and Paul Masson wines), and the climate and terrain are ab-sho-lute-illy great! On the business side of the ledger, the American Micro Systems, Inc., with Glen as marketing manager, is really booming! The company is growing by leaps and bounds. You have to see the plant and its products to really understand the complexity and the success of the company's operations. There is no doubt that this company is moving rapidly to a top position in the field.

From the Ramparts. News from where the real action takes place is a little difficult to come by. Just as this issue of Shipmate SH I P M A T E

He is now a senior research engineer with United Aircraft Corp. Bill and Margaret's address is Box 332, North Chatham, Mass.

They have son John, a sophomore in high school, at home and another son C. W. I l l who is married and resides at Houston, Tex. BEAT A R M Y !

Aboard USS NEWPORT NEWS, Yokosuka, Japan. Front row: Lloyd Yeich, "Chief" Snyder, Bill Behrens.

Second row: Bob Long, Peg Surface, Helgo Yeich, Sarah Long, Betty Ann Behrens, Bill Flanagan and Wayne Surface.

was about to go to press, we were delighted to receive the following letter from Capt.

E. K. SNYDER, U S N , CO U S S NEWPORT NEWS.

Sec'y, Capt. E. Saroch, USN OpNav 4E 473, Pentagon Washington, D. C. 20350 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Lavirence N. Smith, USN 1002 Darton Drive Alexandria, Va. 22303

HAWK. Jack is an easy mark with the dice but gets it back on the golf course. We have both A S W carriers out here; Jack Stockton in HORNET and Creighton Cooke in

KEAR-

"Enough about sons and civilians! Here's SARGE. Moe Henderson is driving VALLEY some dope re our illustrious USN classmates FORGE. Jeff McVey had INTREPID when she who have been practically running the war was out here last year. Others who were in the Tonkin Gulf for the past year or so. here last year but who have since left their fine commands a r e : Red Smith, BOSTON ; In two deployments out here in NEWPORT NEWS I have seen more classmates than we Maylon Scott, BIDDLE; Vance Cox, CHICAGO used to see at the gun factory luncheons. and Jack Aldrich, BELKNAP. YOU can see that '44 has left her mark in the Gulf of The other nite I gathered up a few for Tonkin and I think we, as a class, can be dinner in my cabin here in Yokosuka. You will note that Wayne, Floyd and I are in mighty proud of it. I know I have missed some pretty fast company. R.A.dm. Bob Long some classmates but they can all be sure it is is providing the groceries, bullets and black unintentional. I'm drawing these off the top oil for the Seventh Fleet as Commander Ser- of my head and don't have the time or invice Force, Seventh Fleet. He and Sarah clination to make a research project out operate out of Sasebo. RAdm. Bill Behrens of it." is just finishing up his tour (and second The fun of writing for the '44 column in deployment) as Commander Amphibious Shipmate is saddened from time to time by Forces, U. S. Seventh Fleet and Betty Ann news that touches all of us. In the Last Call was here for a visit. RAdm. Bill Flanagan section you will read about the untimely hails from 'in country' as Deputy NavForV. death and first fatality of a USNA Wayne Surface is CO OKLAHOMA CITY, graduate son of '44. Young Lt. (jg) Hal C. Lloyd Yeich is ComSubFlot Seven, both Castle Jr., 23, Class of '67, was killed in operating out of Yoko. action in Vietnam on 28 April. The helicop" I had the pleasure of carrying another ter gunship he was piloting was shot down distinguished flag classmate for three months near Mor Hoa, South Vietnam. Hal, Jr., was married to Julia Ann Fink of Danville, when NEWPORT N E W S was flagship for Dave Bagley. Fine boss but mean as hell on the Va., approximately two years ago. At the time I last talked with Hal, Sr., the possifirst tee!

"Here's a rundown on the rest of the '44 bility of recovering his son's remains was contingent out here. John Delargy has the questionable. I know that I speak for the CHICAGO, Ed Hollifield just returned to San entire class in expressing sincerest sympathy to Martha and Hal and the Castle family.

Diego in the PROVIDENCE and DesRonComs Del Cummings and Al Cameron have had If you desire to offer an expression of significant stints on the gunline as gunline sympathy you may send a contribution to commanders, Al's of course ending on a sad the Park Place United Methodist Church in Norfolk. The contributions will be used to note with his heart attack. establish a memorial at the Naval Academy.

"So much for the Cruiser-Destroyer Hal Sr. specifically wants all classmates and FoTct. Distinguished aviators include both friends to know how much Julie (Chip's Davises (Red Dog and Jack) driving KITTY widow), Martha and he appreciate the many kind expressions of sympathy they have already received both by mail and attendance at Chip's memorial service.

Last minute addition—add one to the Class of '69.

Midn. David S. Burlin was inadvertently omitted from the list in the June issue of Shipmate of sons of '44 graduating this June from USNA. Reason for this goof would take too long to explain. Suffice it to say our face is red, we apologize to the Burlins and we'll do everything we can to see that it doesn't happen again.

David S. Burlin '69, a '44 junior J U i r -

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Dave will report for flight training at Pensacola with the class convening on 7 July.

He plans to remain a bachelor for the time being, and drives a bachelor type Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. While at the Academy Dave was a second set two striper, a member of the Antiphonal Choir, the Popular Music Committee, and the Brigade Activities Committee. Cdr. Bill BURLIN retired in 1965.

During a recent flurry of activity I saw Paul PURKRABECK on a full run coming and going through the halls of the Pentagon.

His re-initiation to the Washington community obviously has been fast and furious.

We also have a couple of classmates leaving Washington for first rate jobs. Don P O E is to take command of U S S

NORTHAMPTON

and Frank CLIFFORD is taking command of Submarine Squadron Three. We will miss them at the monthly luncheons.

Another noteworthy move—Jens H A N S E N is leaving U S S ESTES to take command of Fleet Air Wing Two.

F. C. Wiser, Jr. '45, TWA President

Bud WISER, who joined T W A Oct. 1968 as executive vice president and board member, was recently named president of T W A , and serves as chief operating officer of the airline. Bud joined T W A from Northeast Airlines, where, as president, he led the effort which resulted in the airline's financial recovery. Prior to his association with Northeast Bud was with American Airlines.

Joe Henson and Bill Geiger have made plans for retirement this summer.

Vince Anania passed along a suggestion from Bob Williams for a class motto in connection with our 25th reunion. "The Class of the Century." It has a nice sound—comments ?

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At the ceremony for the dedication of Michelson Hall, Mrs. William C. Kistler received from the Superintendent the Legion of Merit Medal posthumously awarded the late Copt. Kistler '45, Head of the Science Department at the time of his death last October. Capt. Kistler had much to do with the final planning of the new science building. With Mrs. Kistler are her sons, William C. Jr., and Richard M.

The new slate of class officers announced at the 13 May luncheon at Fort Myer's Officers' Club are: pres., Tom Utegaard; 1st vice pres.. Jack Gambrill; 2nd vice pres., Vern Anderson; sec'y, Emil Saroch; treas..

Gene Silliman, and corr. sec'y, Larry Smith.

This is to be the last line from your corresponding secretary until the fallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if some of you fleet skippers would drop a line we could have a boomer column for the greatest 25th reunion ever.

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR Naval Reserve Training Command 30th and Fort Sts., Omaha, Nb. 68111

Newcomers to the D. C. area are reminded that class luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month. The location is changed each month (probably to add a little spice to the Washington grind). Contact class president Jim F O U S T at OX 6-0800 ("Naval Security Station) or class vice president Bruce A L T H O F F at OX 7-0062 (Op Nav) for the time and place of the current monthly luncheon. You can count on seeing at least 20 classmates at any given luncheon so plan to attend whenever you can.

It is interesting to note that, while some line captains have had their deep draft commands and some are moving into their major commands, others are just now being ordered to their deep draft commands. The class still has that many line captains on active duty. So, while I am commencing my eighteenth year of writing this column it would appear that the years ahead of us will be just as full of column material as the last seventeen have been.

Paul BOYD will be relieved as CO USS SIERRA in Norfolk and report to U S N A ; assignment unknown as of 9 May. Herk CAMP has been relieved as CO USS CASTOR in Yokosuka and ordered to command U S S M T . KATMAI, homeported in Long Beach. H. G. DUDLEY has been relieved as CO USS ELOKOMIN and reports to the Joint Staff, JCS, D. C.; they will be moving from Virginia Beach. Bob EiNLAY presently commands USS REGUHIS, homeported in San Francisco, and undoubtedly making steady runs to WestPac. J. J. FORR E S T E R has been relieved as CO USS JAMESTOWN and is now on duty with MSTS, Atlantic.

Joe G R E E N E has been relieved as CO USS NEOSHO and will be the new commanding officer, Service Schools Command, Bainbridge, Md. Tommy GROVES has just (Feb.) returned from WestPac as Commander Destroyer Division 132 and has received orders to duty on the staff of CinC PacFlt in Hawaii. Hal HAMBERG has orders from the staff, ComAirLant in Norfolk to CO USS MOUNTRAIL, also in Nor46

folk. Walt LESSMAN is currently serving as CO USS

HARRY E . YARNELL, having re-

ported to his major command billet from the Office of Naval Material, D. C. Harris ROGERS has received recent orders to command USS DENEBOLA, homeported in Norfolk. He comes from duty in OpNav. Don ROULSTONE has orders from the Inter-American Defense College, Ft. McNair to CO USS VIRGO. Without taking time to consult the latest publications I am guessing that she is one of the new class of ammunition ships now building. Vern ROUX commands USS PiCTOR, also homeported in San Francisco and also making steady runs to WestPac with fresh produce. John TIERNEY has completed his tour as CO USS THOMASTON, homeported in San Diego, and has orders to be chief of staff and aide to Com Carrier Div. One, also located in San Diego.

Linsey ASHLEY has orders from Naval Communications Command to Naval Electronics Systems Command Headquarters, both in D. C. Albie B E U T L E R has been relieved as Commander Submarine Development Group One, San Diego, by Bob GAUTIER who had already been relieved as CO USS MONTROSE, also homeported in San Diego. Albie is busy learning the ropes at Straza Industries in San Diego and I understand Albie and Gloria have moved to a house on Rosecrans. Bob GAUTIER, who learned how to raise live alligators in the Navy of the same name, will spend some time in the Azores this summer as commander of the task group searching for the SCORPION. Bill DYROFF, Marine Corps Colonel, has received orders from Defense Atomic Support Agency, D. C , to PhibLant in Norfolk.

Bill F O R S Y T H has reported to NAS Willow Grove from duty on the staff CinCEast Lant in London.

Chuck GROJEAN, now on duty in the office of the Secretary of Defense, has orders as commander. Submarine Flotilla 8 in Naples, relieving "Hap" Perry '44. Chuck and Joanie will depart together on SS UNITED STATES on 28 May, tour Europe for

about three weeks and report in to Naples on 21 June. The children will fly over in the summer, including married daughter Charlotte whose husband Ens. Williams '68 is serving on one of the submarines in Chuck's flotilla. Sounds e-xciting and it couldn't happen to a better group! I'm hoping to make contact with Chuck when he comes out to Offutt (Omaha) for briefings.

"Buck" HERZOG is currently serving a tour in the American Embassy in Moscow.

Address: American Embassy, Box M, A P O New York 09664. Jim HUGUS is currently serving on the staff' of Com MSTS Pacific in Honolulu, his previous tour having been in Long Beach Naval Shipyard. "Doc" J O H N -

SON has orders which will take him from Albuquerque where he was Defense Atomic Support Agency Resident to Norfolk where he will command USS YANCY. Bill PECK has retired from the Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant colonel and now works for Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Co. in Los Angeles, where his last active duty tour was in the U S N & MC Reserve Training Center, Los Angeles. Bill and Peg live in Park Plaza Apt. #4, 3311 Rowena, Hollywood, Ca. 90027. Paul R A T T E has orders to the NROTC Unit, Oregon State Univ. in Corvallis. Paul and Georgie have been living in Coronado while he was on the staff of ComCarDiv 1. Joe SMALL, whose present billet is assistant chief of staff for Supply and Financial Management, PhibLant, in Norfolk, has orders to Naval Supply Systems Command Headquarters in D. C. Numerous classmates will be reporting to the various service colleges this summer.

Going to Industrial College of the Armed Forces are Bert A T K I N S O N from CinC USNavEur (Paris) ; Jim BELLAH from CO U S S ORION, Norfolk; Tom BRYCE from OpNav. Going to National War College will be Chuck G R I F F I T H S from BuPers; Marc P I T Z from CO USS DULUTH in San Diego; Robie ROBESON from chief of staff, ComCruDesFlot 11 in San Diego.

"Zip" Z E N N I will be relieved as commander. Escort Squadron 6 in Newport and report to Naval War College, Newport.

Some time ago "Bud" W I L L E T T decommissioned U S S ROCKBRIDGE and is already in his tour of duty under instruction at the Imperial Defense College, London.

Paul S C H W E M L E Y is serving on the staff of CinCLant in Norfolk. Don ISELIN writes: "I am now located in Davisville, R. I., as commander, Construction Battalions Atlantic, with just over 10,000 men_ in my command. Our biggest job is organizing and training the battalions for deployment to Vietnam, although I do have one battalion deployed in the Caribbean.

"I recently visited all of my deployed battalions in Vietnam, and while there had dinner with my old shipmate in OICC-RVN.

Charlie Forquer, Don Iselin and Al lalande '46

The photo shows Charlie Forquer, myself, and Al Lalande in the OICC Command Mess in Saigon. I also spent time with Bill Walton in Phu Bai. Bill is commander of the 32nd Naval Construction Regiment, and has OpCon of about half of my deployed battalions." Since Don wrote, Charlie FORQUER has received orders from his Vietnam billet to resident officer in charge of construction. Naval Facilities Engineering Command contracts, San Bruno (San Francisco).

Bill FRANCY has received orders from CO Public Works Center, Great Lakes, 111., to the office of OICC NavFacEngCom contracts, Vietnam, in Saigon. Ted SAUNDERS has orders from Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters, D. C , to Nav SHIPMATE

For\'ietnani. Saigon, as force civil engineer.

Don H O L B E N is serving with the 5th Marine Division following a tour in Da Nang, Metnam, in the III M A F Branch Office of the Navy-Marine Corps Judiciary Activity.

Recently received a letter from John H.^LE. loOl E. 1st Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, which he started back in November. Wish I could print it all but there just isn't enough space available to me. " . . . I am working as an industrial engineer for the U. S. Army at Fort Richardson. . . . The family is still based in Toms River, N. J. Dottie B. and Dori (my 12-year-old daughter) run the Toms River establishment. Bill and Johnny are attending the Hill School at Pottstown, Pa. "I was instrumental in getting our first Naval Reserve Unit established in Alaska. . . Last February I was able to pull duty in Washington . . . where I rehashed the old days with Jim Foust and Kirk Miller.

Both look very important and successful. Jim and I were aides to Joe Henson '45 for the party honoring Ray Swartz. . . Among the 100 or so guests was Mickey MacDonald who came all the way from Texas on 12 hours' notice, ilick looks the same as ever except he is a lot stronger and now- he talks a little bit. H e even made a speech that drew much laughter and applause. . . . Just came back from the XJ. S. Naval Academy where I did two weeks in the Athletic Department. I am going to write a history of wrestling at the USNA. Watched Navy win five titles at the Eastern Intercollegiates.

First time since 1943! Saw Ray Swartz, Joe Henson, Jim Foust, Dick Duden and many others. Stayed overnight in Philly at Frank Lavelle's home. Boy, is he ever fumiy!!!"

Again to Johnnie and Virginia J O H N S T O N our thanks for making the day so successful.

Present to enjoy the festivities and to swap sea stories were the Adamses, Andersons, Apperts, Bells, Banters, Bowdys, Bouwmans, Bradys, Burkharts, Caines, Chapmans, Crocketts, Cumminses, Davises, Dohenys, Ekelunds, Fosters, Finnerans, Gardiners, Garys, Hills, Jahants, Johnsons, Jennings, Lees, Keiths, Marchs, Marmets, Martins, Mosses, Olivers, Parkers, Raes, Roches, Roses, Rumbles, Russells, Stevenses, Stones, Turnage, VanSickles, Vineys, Yeatmans, Gloria DeLaye, Mary Prehu, Jayne Brumbaugh, Rosemary Enright, Brungot, Browns, Colquhouns, Duden, Ford, Jacksons, Johnstons, and Kelloggs.

Carl O T T O dropped into Washington to report that all goes well in San Francisco where he holds down the position as vice president, Tudor Engineering Co., with offices at 525 Market St. 94105. For '47ers dropping in at the city of the Golden Gate, call Carl at 982-8338.

Don OILMAN passed away at Tripler General Hospital following a heart attack in Honolulu, where he was stationed. Funeral services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel, with burial in Arlington Cemetery. I kno'w the class joins me in extending to Margaret our deepest sympathy.

In a ceremony aboard his ship, the U S S MERRICK on 24 April, Capt. John H. N I C H OLSON, U S N , was presented the Bronze Star Medal by Commo. A. R. Dodson, commander of Amphibious Squadron 7; John has

commanded

the

MERRICK

since

Nov.

1967.

The citation read in part: " . . Under his dynamic leadership MERRICK received acclaim for nearly every task performed and from every port visited during the deployment."

John, who was selected as one of the first tw'O officers to enter the nuclear power program, also holds the Legion of Merit.

Bob METZGER has retired from the Na\'y and is working for TRACOR, Inc., as an engineer/scientist. Understand that Bob lost a leg to surgery but is getting along very well with the artificial limb. Bob and Camille live at 5919 Merritt Place, Falls Church, Va. 22041.

The loss of two classmates, which will be covered more completely in the Last Call secdon of Shipmate, brings to 51 the number of deceased â&#x20AC;˘46ers. Bill F R Y E R died following a long, long illness on 14 Apr. and Jack BAILEY died following brain surgery on 28 April.

Bob MEGEE was recently selected for promotion to captain. Chaplain Corps, USNR, and I believe I'm safe in stating that he's the only one of his type in the class. Bob gives his address as 200 Oak Hill Rd., Petersburg, Va., and says: ". . . 1 have an office in Petersburg and another in C a p t . John H . Nicholson received t h e Bronze Norfolk. I do a lot of travelling in Virginia Star M e d a l . as I am the Archdeacon and executive secretary of the Department of Mission of the The mail pouch has been slim pickens.

Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. I have just completed a tour as CO of the This column is yours and will only be as Xaval Reserve Chaplains Company in the interesting as are the inputs from you. I would appreciate greatly a postcard, teleFifth Naval District." phone call, any bit of information. Until the next issue.

Turner.

Sec'y, Capt. C. Turner Joy, Jr., USNR 1001 Priscilla Lane Alexandria, Va. 22308 Washington, D. C , Area Sec'y: Capt. Pat March, USN 2713 S. Grant St. Arlington, Va. 22202

The annual spring trip to the Naval Academy proved to be the largest yet. One hundred and four turned out for lunch and cocktails at the Alumni House, followed by a tour of the 7th Company wardroom, a raid on the midshipman's store and the P-rade.

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C a p t . E d w a r d A . M c M a n u s is decorated Legion of M e r i t M e d a l

with t h e

Resident 0-in-C of Construction at Sattahip, Thailand, from 1 May 1968 to 1 Feb. 1969.

Ed directed construction of major, urgently required facilities vital to the performance of expanded U. S. military missions at the major air base and port complex at U-TapaoSattahip. Mac reported to Saigon on 8 April of this year for a year's tour with the OICC RVN as director of construction for the southern area of Vietnam, so it appears he is getting a rather full bag of SEA duty.

The news release of the decoration indicates that Peggy and the children are living in Miami.

There are always a number of slick professional magazines lying about the office, and occasionally one even picks up a copy to browse. The other day, while I was so doing, a familiar face popped into view. The pubHcation was the April issue of Government Executii'e, in which there was an article entitled, "Wet NASA, Is This the Year ?" The face was George SULLIVAN's.

The article discussed the pros and cons of a proposed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, as put forth by the President's Commission on Marine Science, Engineering and Resources. Sully is in favor of such an agency. The article read in part, "Notes medical doctor, engineer, submariner. Dr. George H. SuUivan, Commission member and G. E. consultant. . . . The real point is that these problems, military, economic, scientific exploration, weather knowledge, feeding exploding populations, recreation, employment opportunities, are so important, they must have clear visibility at the top national level."

So, evidently, old G. H. is getting ready to help the government set up another empire.

Actually, it sounds most interesting, and is probably an excellent idea. You should have seen the picture of George that went with the article, which I was unable to clip. It looked as if someone had just informed him that his sister's bubblegum had been stolen again.

Well, my friends, I apologize for the lack of news, but I haven't been doing much snooping this month, and what came in the mail was most deficient. You Association members probably noted with satisfaction that two classmates, Kenny W I L S O N and Joe CLASGENS, were on the ballot for Trustees at Large for the Alumni Association. I trust you voted correctly.

Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302

Well, here we are with the school year just about done, the copy due in the Shipmate office, and very little news on hand from the field . and this is a double month issue!

Ed McMANUS has been awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding job as

Sec'y, Capt. Stanley S. Fine, USN P. 0. Box 2142 Washington, D. C. 20013

W A S H I N G T O N NEWSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The luncheon meeting was held at O'Donnell's on 7 May. Bob Douglass was a welcome visitor from SubLant, joining John Barrow, Dee Butler, 47

Jack Benoit, Tom Blake, Bill Broughton, Bob Clark, Fred Grabowsky, Mickey Gussow, Ted Hammer, Steve Krause, Jim Patton, Dick Sheppe who informed us he was retiring from the USMC in the fall, C. Ray Smith, Pete Swanson, Joe Taylor, Red Tolbert, Voss Vosseler and John Wamsley at the monthly get-together. Dee reported that he had seen Janie Stoddard in Washington and he passed on her hello to everyone. We anticipate that the next "all hands in Washington" get-together will be in August for the newcomers.

An audit of the class funds was held in November, the board consisting of Jim Donovan, Dick Kent and Jim Patton. As of that date, the class net worth was $3006.38. During the period between audits (11 June 1967, to 22 Nov. 1968), income and expenses were as follows: Assets 11 June 1967 $3700.10 Income 1905.58 Total Less Expenses

$5605.68 —2599.30

Assets 22 Nov. 1968 $3006.38 Income from interest on savings accounts totals about $150 per year. During the above period income generally equalled outgo with the exception of the class directory which cost $729.43 to publish.

GENERAL NEWS—Rudy D'AMBRA wrote to challenge Bob Salomon's and Gene Speckart's records as the most recent class father. His fifth son was born on 18 March.

Rudy, NAS Miramar's Public Works Official, feels that only Steve Gilles and Tom Gunning have any chance of challenging his record. He further wrote that Al SCHAUFFELBERGER, CO of CVW-5, and Jim KNEALE, CO of CWW-IS, are both homeported at Miramar.

On 25 April, Reynolds B E C K W I T H relieved Capt. Arthur H. MUNSON, USN, as CO, Helicopter Attack Squadron Three at Vung Tau Army Airfield. Congratulations and good luck in the new command.

Edward J. O'Connell is the new marketing manager of Submarine Systems for Librascope's Systems Division.

We received a news release that informed us that Ed O'CONNELL has joined Librascope Division of Singer-General Precision as marketing manager of Submarine Systems. Ed and Nancy and their six children reside in Laguna Beach, Calif. Good luck.

Ed MAJESKY, who recently retired, has joined the Resources and Management Planning Division located in Bethesda. Ed, Eve and young Ed still live in Annandale, Va. T W E N T I E T H REUNION—John Barrow and I had a disconnect, so I can't publish a list of those who will attend the reunion. However, another attendee to write me was Ed MAGUIRE from Brooklyn, N. Y. Remember—if you want a hotel reservation (2 nights) in Annapolis, write to John BARROW at 204 St. Ives Garth, Chartwell, Severna Park, Md., enclosing a $20 deposit.

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Corr, Sec'y, Cdr. Charles L. Mull, USN 5200 Lawn Way, Chevy Chase, Md. 20015

If this issue has reached you in time, let me wish all of you a very pleasant Independence Day weekend (a non-Monday holiday this year), and if it hasn't, the hope that no fireworks backfired on you.

Jack BARRY writes on 17 April from his forward area station, "Just received my first copy of Shipmate (March issue) in some time and thought I could fill in a few blanks and pass along a couple of meetings (encounter type). Probably because my address wasn't current, I didn't hear any of the information about the 20th reunion. If it's not too late, I'd appreciate any info you could pass.

"Ed Hotz was killed in an F-86D at (or near) Perrin AFB, Texas in 1954, I think.

Anyway, it was before he made captain. The Alumni Register 1969 shows him as resigned.

"I ran into J. J. Saunders at U S A F Survival School, Fairchild AFB, Wash., in October '68. He was en route to Southeast Asia as I was.

"I've seen Frank Young and Verne Stange in Saigon (7 A F Hq) a couple of times.

I ran into Don Miller, USMC in Bangkok on TAD in February. There are probably others in the theater of all services, but fairly well scattered.

"I'm assistant air liaison officer to the 1st Infantry Division, a very interesting job, both from the flying and the staff standpoint.

"Bill Berger resigned in 1953 as a 1st Lt. USAF. He has lived mostly in St. Louis and is currently there. I don't have his street address.

"The Barrys are well. Home is in Dayton. Mentioning thought of college in your column struck home. My older daughter starts at Ohio State this fall. My younger is in junior high.

"We have enjoyed occasional short visits with a few classmates passing through Dayton. I was in the Wright Patterson-Dayton area alumni chapter until my departure last year for Vietnam. Frank Young and I were the only '50s current and we're both here now (Vietnam, that is).

"Hope all the above is of some help in bringing you up to date. I've furnished my current address to the Alumni Association.

Should I glean any further news, I'll be glad to pass it on. Keep up the good work."

We certainly appreciate your letter and information. Jack. Bill Berger's address, incidentally, is Rt. 8, Box 40801, Texarkana, Tex. 75501. I might mention here, too, that I have been able to dig up all the information on the deaths of Ed HOTZ, Cedric P E T E R S O N , Jerry RASMUSSEN and Bill B. TAYLOR. Thanks to all of you who provided information in this regard.

Treasurer Joe MANCI reports the receipt of 20 additional questionnaires last month (April), making a total of 283 received from 610 mailed. Of these, 213 will or probably will be at our 20th reunion. Those sending in their five dollars annual dues (or plus years as indicated) included: John Brick, George Conatore (1), Ed Greenberg, Bill Greer, Tom Ikler, "Tom LeDew, Joe McLernan (who says he's being transferred to the Naval War College, Newport, which was erroneously reported in last month's column as Naval Weapons Depot), John Noonan (7), Bernie Regenauer (1), Tom Sherman (who is now in WestPac aboard USS BARRY, having deployed in June), George Shick

(mothballing USS TOPEKA at Boston), Zef Schultz (1), Hank Scribner, Bob Seigmeister (3) (who says we were too subtle and wasn't sure how much the dues really were), and Bob Wise (1). To all you fellows your executive committee is sincerely thankful for your generous support of the class fund.

Jack BRANSON has taken positive action to sign up a location for our Saturday nite banquet on 10 Oct. 1970. Since our first choice is still being negotiated, I can't tell you about it yet, but you'll be very pleased if our plans turn out as we hope they will.

Charlotte Krohn is helping out with accommodations arrangements, and let me say it's a good thing we're working on it now. She's not having an easy time and we're thankful for her time and efforts.

All of us were saddened to learn of the death of Capt. Frederico P. SINLAO, Philippine Navy, on 17 April at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center due to cancer of the liver. Fred had been attending the Naval War College at Newport until February when he was transferred to Bethesda as his several year ailment reached a culmination.

Jack and Barbara Morissey and I attended a memorial service at the Naval Academy Chapel on 19 April and expressed our deep sympathy to Mrs. Sinlao on behalf of the class. The presence of about 30 U. S. and Allied Navy fellow students of the War College attested to Fred's popularity there.

For those of you who would like to drop a note of sympathy or call on Mrs. Sinlao, her address is: Mrs. Esprella C. Sinlao, 191 Ermin Garcia, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Fred's body was flown home for burial, and in his memory a chair at the Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium is being dedicated to him by the class. Survivors in addition to Esprella are their six children.

It was also disappointing to learn that George NELSON had sustained a second heart attack on 7 April. It was slight and less serious than his first, and he is home at this writing (3 May). George attributes it to his long hair problem with oldest son, according to his wife Phyllis. Keep your blood pressure down, George.

Roy and Velura HIGHBERG are keeping us current with news of house guests. Recent Highberg highlites include a visit by roommate Willard MacFARLAND and family (4 children) to the area for sightseeing over the Easter holidays. Willard was quoted in our May column. Roommate Bill SIMONS, U S A F colonel selectee, was also in Washington for two weeks TAD and will be coming here for duty in July, having already bought a home in McLean, Va. George SEELEY and family (3 children) were also down from Boston to sightsee. Don STULL came down from Newport where he is stationed aboard USS ESSEX to househunt and will report to the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about 4 July.

Other orders seen recently include: Walt DAVIS from OICC Naval Facility Engineering Command, Vietnam to 13th Naval District Hq. (public works officer, no doubt) ; Roy SNYDER from CO Patrol Squadron 31 at Moffett to Armed Forces Industrial College, Washington, D. C.; Rex MAIRE from Joint Staff Continental Air Defense Command to ASW Group 1 staff; Curtis B A R N E T T E from staff ComSubPac to ComSubDiv 72; Hal V I N C E N T from .\rmed Forces Industrial College to Marine Air Forces WestPac; Jack COLLEARY from Naval Air Test Center Patuxent to Naval Air Systems Command; Phil RYAN from USS SHANGRI-LA to U S N A ; Alex SHIPMATE

GROSVENOR from the Naval War College Newport to U S S CORAL S E A ; Ed G R U N W A L D from U S S FORRESTAL to the

National W a r College, Washington, D. C.; Allan CAMERON from the Naval Underwater Sound Laboratory, New London, Ct., to the Naval Ship Systems Command; Chaplain Chuck G R E E N W O O D from U S N A to USS JOHN F . KEN.^EDY; Corky A N G L E MAN from CO U S S JAMES C . OWENS to

the Office of the SecDef, Germantown; Jim WILKINS from S R F Subic to Naval Ship Systems Command, and George J E S S E N from special ass't (air) SecNav (R&D) to staff, ComNavAirLant.

As of this writing, our local gals are looking forward to a coffee on 13 May at the STILLs' lovely new home in Virginia. Lucy will be assisted by Lucile W E Y M O U T H .

Tom ROSS's wife Ann took pen in hand in May and filled us in on Tom's activities following graduation. Designated a naval aviator in 1952, Tom spent three years with VP-49 at Bermuda, and had duty at the Naval Air Special Weapons Facility at Kirtland A F B , Albuquerque, N. M., and with Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet. Attached to VP-56 from 1962 in 1964, Tom participated in the Cuban crisis and UNITAS IV. After a tour as instructor at the Naval Academy, he reported to Patrol Squadron 16 in 1967 and served in the Vietnam area.

Rota, Spain and Bermuda. Tom, who completed this rewarding and successful tour in April as commander of the squadron, has received orders to the Naval Air Systems Command at Washington, D. C , where he looks forward to continuing work in the field of patrol aviation and the P-3 series aircraft.

Tom is also a graduate of the PG School at Monterey, and the Naval War College at Newport.

Tom, Ann and the three boys, Thomas who will commence college in the fall, Douglas and James are now living in Annapolis; their address is Box 26BB, Old Annapolis Blvd., Pendennis Mount 21401.

Ann closes with, "Looking forward to many class of '50 reunions!"

LCol. Daryle E. Tripp, USAF, receives the Legion of Merit.

We are very gratified to learn that LCol. Daryle T R I P P was decorated with the Legion of Merit at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, by the commander of the 56th Special Operations Wing. Daryle received this award for his contribution to national defense during previous assignment at North American Air Defense Command Hq., Ent A F B , Col. He was research and development officer for interceptor weapon systems for the joint U. S.-Canadian aerospace defense force guarding the continent.

He contributed significantly to the development of improved manned interceptor and combat support aircraft through his leadership and progressive concepts of aerospace defense. Reassigned in January, he is now an A-1 Skyraider pilot and is chief of the J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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standardization and evaluation unit that monitors the operational proficiency of all wing aircrews. Daryle completed his MBA degree at Harvard University in 1964. Congratulations, Daryle.

Congratulations are in order, too, to Jack BRANSON who was recently elected to the office of secretary in the local alumni chapter at Annapolis. He succeeds Chuck Greenwood.

As f said in our last column, the W I L S O N - F A H L A N D Lucky Bag index is a valuable commodity. Would you believe that the first request for this long-needed timesaver came from the editor of Shipmate, feven before the last issue went to press!

Thanks again to Jean and Dottie for not only their contribution to the class, but to the Alumni Association as well. Just drop me a card if you want a copy.

I'm still missing addresses for 31 classmates, mostly as listed in last month's column. Please help me out if you can. We have 95 percent of the class located at this time.

Homecoming game this year is 25 Oct. with the University of Virginia. I'll try to make reservations for accommodations desired (24th and/or 25th) if you drop me a line by 1 Sept., preferably earlier as soon as you decide you need them. We're trying to change the scene for our Saturday class party this year, so I'll keep you posted when arrangements are firm.

Those who can make it are also reminded of the H A R D Y family picnic on 7 Sept.

Their address is 6360 N. Nottingham St., McLean, Va. Don't forget to keep me posted on changes of address on summer moves. Add me to your magazine subscription change of address notification list.

Sec'y, Lt.Col. J. W. Hammond, Jr., USIVIC Qtrs. 4307-B, M.C.B. Quantico, Va. 22134

"Whenever two or three shall meet.

And old tales are retold . . ."

The elections are over and the bad penny has turned up again. For better or worse (I no longer have the back-up of the editorial staff of the Marine Corps Gazette), I'll be writing this column for the next year.

To this end I solicit your assistance, now as in the past. Bob BRODIE has done an outstanding job of straightening out the mess I left him two years ago. The minutes of the meeting and the financial statement will be mailed to all in late summer with the announcement about homecoming.

Since Bob refused to editorialize in the June column, I will. To Bob, from the whole class, I say: W E L L D O N E !

The annual class meeting was held as prescribed by the constitution and by-laws on 3 May at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Arlington Hall. Significantly there were fiftyone (51) members of the class present (see below). Dixie BILLINGSLEA (LtCol. USAF) presided. As stated above, minutes of the business meeting will be provided to each member of the class. Elections were held for the following offices : executive vicepresident, secretary, treasurer, members of the board (3). The results a r e : executive vice-pres., LtCol. Haig Donabedian, U S M C ; sec, LtCol. James W. Hammond Jr., U S M C ; treas., Mr. O. Ashby Reardon, and members of the board, LtCol. Peter L. Hilgartner, USMC, Col. David M. Mullaney, USAF, and LtCol. Thomas R. Stuart, USMC. With the addition of Bill SMEDBERG (Cdr. U S N ) , who is a member of the Alumni Association governing body, and other classmates from the Washington-Annapolis-Quantico area who by their expressed interest desire to participate (e.g., the homecoming committee, the Autovon callers, etc.) that is the group who will have the helm of the class for activities for the coming year. Of course, they will act in the name of Sam J O N E S (Cdr. U S N ) , our class president, who is standing to sea from the homeport of Newport.

The party following was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves. Party participants were: Jim Baker, Ben and Babe Benjovsky, Dixie and Molly Billingslea, Walt and Carol Boyes, Carl Brettschneider, Bob and Molly Brodie, Ed and Lou Clausner, Dick and Emily Dalla Mura, Bill and Emily Danner, Will Dinegar, Haig Donabedian, 49

Bob and .\nnelle Dunn, Sam and C. J. Ginder (with Rosemary Kinney as their guest), Don Gordon and his lady, John and Barbara Green, Donna and I, Pete and Fran Hilgartner, Bill Holmberg, Dick and Barbara Inman, Art and Mary Ismay, Dave and Lee James, Tom Jackson, Bob and Jean Kalisch, Kitt and Pat Kitterman, Bob Leighton and his lady, Dick and Gale Livingston, Tom and Nancy McCreless, Robin and Elizabeth McGlohn, Tom and Pat McPheeters, Bruce and Carol Meader, Don Moyer and his lady, Dave and Barbara Mullaney, Paul Pearson, Ken and Helen Pruden, Ashby and Jan Reardon, Bob Roberts, Jim and Katherin Rough, Steve and Joan Schoen, Walt Schutz, Bill and Pat Shaughnessy, Trent and Tilda Shaver, Bill and Ann Smedberg, Bill and Elie Smith, Tom and Nancy Stuart, Bob Swart, Jerry and Deanie Thomas, Will and Barbara Truesdell, Art and Esther Ward, Alex Wasilewski. Sparky and Marcia Watts, Dick and Helen Wray.

Other than a report on the annual meeting/party, I find myself pretty light on class news. About a month ago (late March), we had the opportunity to wine and dine with Charley and Donna O'BRIEN (LtCol. U S A F ) . Charley was on his way to his second attache tour. This time it is Central America. Evidently the wine outdid the dine, because I'm not sure if he said Honduras or Guatemala. Anyway, I'm sure of the hemisphere. Charley does not look a day older than when we graduated, of course, everyone thought he was a forty-year-old plebe then.

The machinations of the computer brought a most welcome note from John R E D F I E L D (Cdr. U S N ) . John is in San Diego, ". . . don't particularly like it after Norway. Want to go back to Europe where we can afford to live."

Time to close this column. I look forward to a full mail-bag to prime the pump for news of classmates, near and far. For those in the former category, I mention that Donna and I are settled in quarters for my fifth tour at Quantico. I arrived last August to attend the Command and Staff College but found myself a dropout from the class to the faculty.. It will probably be a two- or three-year tour. Thus, give us a call and drop in for a visit. Those in the latter category are welcome whenever duty brings them near. BE.AT ARMY!

Sec'y, Cdr. Grady H. Roby, USN Science Department USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

Joe PORTNEY, program manager. Commercial Avionics, Litton Industries, forwarded a Litton Industries' calendar that is sure to be a prize winner. Joe's calendar design of last year produced more requests for copies than could be filled. It was internationally distributed and won the "Best Lithographed Art of the Year" award from the 3M Corp. Joe was aboard last August when a plane made history's first dual inertial transpolar navigation flight. The North Pole crossing was made with Litton's LTN51 .system, a system with which Joe is primarily associated when not designing calendars.

The ballots will have been counted by the time this is published; but while I write this, the envelopes still hold their secrets.

So, next issue you can look forward to reading the names of your new class president and two new members-at-large. In addition the next class notes will be penned 50

by a new secretary, elected at the annual business meeting on 24 May. My thanks to all those that have made the column as interesting and timely as possible.

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr, Curtis 0, Anderson, USN Naval Science Dept,, USNA Annapolis, Md, 21402

U. S. Air Force Maj. Henry G. S C H A F F R A T H Jr., son of Mrs. Henry G. Schaffrath, 11021 S. Drake Ave., Chicago, has received the Air Medal for action in Southeast Asia.

Maj. Schaffrath, a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft commander, was cited for his outstanding airmanship and courage on bombing missions under hazardous conditions. He was presented the medal during ceremonies at Griffiss AFB, N. Y., where he is serving in a unit of the Strategic Air Command. The major, an 18-year veteran, holds a senior pilot rating.

A graduate of Morgan Park High School, he received his commission in 1953 upon graduation from the Naval Academy. His wife is the former Norma G. O'Keen.

With U. S. Combat Air Forces, Vietnam â&#x20AC;&#x201D;U. S. Air Force Maj. Donald D. SMITH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Smith, 303 E. Washington St., Sigourney, Iowa, has received the Air Medal for action in Vietnam.

Maj. Smith, an F-lOO Super Sabre pilot at Tuy Hoa Air Base, was cited for his outstanding airmanship and courage on successful and important missions under hazardous conditions.

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The major, a graduate of Sigourney High School, received his commission in 1953 upon graduation from the Naval Academy.

His wife, Alice, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Spaight of Barrington, R. I. Howard J. LARSON has joined Commonwealth Associates Inc. as project manager of the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear project which CAI is designing for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. He has pursued studies directed toward acquiring a law degree (J.D. Candidate) at the University of Santa Clara and has attended the Navy's Advanced Nuclear Power School at New London, Conn., and Idaho Falls, Id. He was graduated from a Special Naval Training Program at the Bettis Plant of Westinghouse Electric's Atomic Power Department.

Presently a commander in the Naval Reserve, Mr. Larson served seven and onehalf years at sea. His last three years of military service were spent in the Navy nuclear power program and in the construction, testing, shakedown and routine operation of the USS HALIBUT, the first nuclear powered, guided missile submarine.

John S. OLSON, presently lieutenant commander, USNR, will receive the highest annual honor conferred by The Travelers when that group holds its annual conference at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Col., in June.

Mr. Olson will become a member of the Honor Guard of the Order of The Tower.

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Mr. Olson will be cited by The Travelers life, health and financial services department for "outstanding achievements in the life insurance field during the past year." This marks the fourth consecutive year he has qualified for the Honor Guard and the eighth year in a row he has surpassed the million dollar mark.

Remote Sensing, Inc., has been organized in Houston to provide a full range of services to industry and governments in application of sophisticated remote sensing techniques. Emphasis will be in the areas of natural resources management and environnental control.

President and chief executive officer of the new firm is C. Lee HARSHFIELD, a former aerospace technician and research test pilot for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

C. lee Harshfield '53

Sixty-two classmates and ladies from the greater Washington area gathered for a long evening of cocktails, sea stories and doggin' it at Fort Myer O Club on 26 April.

Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and civilian communities were well represented from among the approximately 150 classmates now residing in the vicinity of Washington. Hap Robson, chairman of this party committee, was assisted by Bob Blanchard, Bruce Ogden, Charlie Cole and Pete Kucyk. Comments from those attending indicate a great success and a precedent for more of the SH I P M A T E

Scolpinos, Shadburns, Shays, Shermans, Sherwoods, Smoaks, Spars, Stoffelens, Talbots, Truebloods, Tuttles, C. E. Whites, J. L. Wilsons, and Youses.

Everyone is reminded to submit their vote on the revised by-laws published in last month's Shipmate!

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Corr, Sec'y, Mr. Thomas J, Lawson 3140 Anchorage Dr,, RFD 3 Annapolis, Md, 21403

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same now that so many classmates are serving in the D. C. area. If you were not notified of the party and want to be in the future, call in the particulars to Pete Conrad at OX 45065/45287/4SS79. The turnout included Alberts, Alves, Arleys, Baldwins, Barkers, Beiderbeckes, Bells, Blanchards, Brights, Cannons, D. R. Christensens, C. W. Coles, Collins, Conrad, Goodwins, Greavers, Gurnseys, Handfords, J. W. Harris, Hatchers, E. W. Hayes, F. Jenkins, C. A. E. Johnsons, R. W. G. Jones, Klees, Krochmals, Lairds, Lambs, Leftwichs, R. C. Martins, Moreaus, Mathews, Ogdens, Ostronics, Personettes, Richardsons, Rindahls, Robinson, Roepkes, Ryan, Schwenzes, J U L Y - A U G U S I ,

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This is the last column to be written under this byline. The only reason that our newly elected secretary isn't writing this one is the short time fuse between the close of elections and the column deadline didn't permit an orderly transfer of positions.

Now for a report on the results as compiled by our voting committee, consisting of Dick Dean, Shelby Clark, and Pat Patrick.

During Jan.-April 1969, the voting committee received 212 ballots casting 1047 votes for candidates to office in the Executive Committee for the Association of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1954. In accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the constitution, the following candidates are' hereby declared elected to office in the Executive Committee, effective 1 May, to serve through 31 Dec. 1970. Chm., Maj. Richard J. -Alger, USMC, 6504 Cygnet Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22307; first vice-chm., Maj. Jo Brendel, USAF, 8005 Candlewood Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22306; second vice-chm., Cdr. Joseph F. Anderson, USN, 2404 Parker's Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22306; treas., Mr. Thomas J. Lawson, 3140 Anchorage Dr., Annapolis, Md. 21403, and sec'y, Cdr. Robert M. Olsen, USN, Qtrs. F-2, Perry Circle, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402.

Votes were cast as follows regarding the proposition, "I vote to authorize the Executive Committee of the Association to invest most of our class treasury in shares of one or more open end investment companies, these companies to be chosen by the Executive Committee from among no-load mutual funds whose investment managers have performed well relative to other mutual funds for at least ten years, to include the weak markets of 1960, 1962, and 1966. My authorization is given with the understanding that the Executive Committee will maintain an operating fund for the Association, to be held in checking/savings accounts": For 198, Against 12, Abstain 2.

Of the 212 classmates returning ballots, 90 (or 42 percent) requested that changes of address be made on the class of 1954 mailing list maintained by the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. All such requests for changes of address have been forwarded to the Alumni Association.

That completes the report of the voting committee. I inserted the addresses of the officers in the report so you would know who to write to when you come up with an idea you would like them to consider. All your information for this column should now be sent to Bob OLSEN. The ballot counters must have spent many hours on the job to come up with such a balanced exec, comm., 2 USN, 1 USAF, 1 USMC, and 1 MR. Dean ERVIN, now residing in Wilton, Conn., has been named to a new position by Pitney-Bowes. He was recently appointed director of advanced systems for the information systems division. Dean joined the business machines company in 1963 as a market research analyst. He became a product planning group leader in 1965, manager of product planning in 1966, and director of corporate product planning in 1968.

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Maj. H. K. Spiker, USAF, is decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal.

Maj. Heewannah K. S P I K E R has received three awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross ( D F C ) , the Bronze Star Medal and 10 awards of the Air Medal for action in Southeast Asia. Spike earned two DFC's for heroism while leading F-4C Phantoms in attacks against antiaircraft and rocket positions. Providing close air support and suppression of enemy fire during the rescue of a besieged unit earned him the other DFC. Spike, who was assigned at the Cam Rahn Bay AB, Vietnam, during his tour, received the Bronze Star for meritorious service while engaged in military operations against Viet Cong forces. His Air Medalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; he now holds 11â&#x20AC;&#x201D;were for completing combat missions under hazardous conditions. He received the medals at Griffiss AFB, N. Y., where he is now serving as a KC-13S Stratotanker pilot in a unit of the Strategic Air Command.

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Rick D I E H L , now residing in Westport, Conn., with his wife, Cynthia, and three daughters, has been appointed manager, market and product planning for the Continental Can Company's corporate marketing department. Rick has more than ten years of experience in the marketing field with the Norton Co. and with Electronic Data Systems in New York.

Maj. George H E I N R I C H was recently decorated with the Air Medal at Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, for air action in Southeast Asia. George, an F-4C Phantom II pilot, was cited for his outstanding airmanship and courage on successful and important missions completed under hazardous conditions.

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On 25 .'Vpril a dinner party was held by the Washington area group at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center Officers' Club. Jim W H A T L E Y , Bob S H I E L D S , and Rick READ were the organizers of the affair.

I wasn't able to attend the party and haven't been able to find out any more than the fact that there was a very good turnout, and a good time was had by all. I'll leave it up to Bob to fill you in on any further details of interest in his future columns.

Sec'y, Cdr. Ray Hine, USN 6203 Tyner St. Springfield, Va. 22150 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Tom Potter, USN Candidate Guidance Officer USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

WASHINGTON-ANNAPOLIS C H A P T E R (Ray reports) With the annual summer departure almost upon us, the local chapter conducted an election of officers to fill the soon to be vacated offices of president and vice president. The results were: Pres.: Maj. Jerry NAY, U S A F ; V P : Don W A L T E R S , Consultec, Inc., and Sec.: Cdr. Ray H I N E , USN. The Washington chapter secretary also acts as the class secretary in accordance with the class constitution.

Thirty-one classmates attended the April luncheon held at Arlington annex. Jim GREGO was the host. Other classmates present were: Dick O'Neil, Bill Barlow, Bob Coulter. Dan Butterfield, Ace Davis, Andy Anderson, Otto Zipf, Bob Binish, Ed Newbegin. Bill Pugliese, Bob Emery, Dave Stembel, Don Miller, Duke Durgin, Ed Grant, Spider Johnson, Jim Willis, Ray Lunnen, Dan Ebert, Fred Tolleson, Paul Abernathy, Tom Potter, Phil Gehring, Bill Sympson, Bill Lowrey, Bill Overdorff, Wally Christmas, Chuck Gray, and Mort Rubinstein.

The Washington-Annapolis chapter lunches together approximately every six weeks.

New classmates to the area are urged to contact secretary Ray H I N E for the local class roster and information regarding the ne.xt luncheon. Ray's phone number at work is OX 6-6969 or at home 451-5966.

geneau and the executive committee. "Doctor" Volgeneau somehow got the books to balance properly with a detailed account to be printed in the next issue of Shipmate.

CORRECTION P L E A S E !

Bob PIRIE's new duty is CO of SKIPJACK, homeported in Charleston rather than SKATE as mentioned in last month's column.

Bob EMERY departs the Washington area in June or July to take command of TENCH homeported in New London.

HOMECOMING 1969 The fourteenth homecoming for '55 will feature activities similar to the 1968 event.

On Friday, 24 Oct., there will be the regular alumni cocktail party/dinner/dance at the Academy to start the weekend festivities. Pete BLAIR, who is in charge of homecoming arrangements in Annapolis, will have the '55 sign up in Dahlgren Hall to enable classmates to find our group easily.

On Saturday afternoon, we anticipate a large turnout to cheer Navy on in the game with Virginia. It is anticipated that '55 will be sitting on the west side of the stadium, hence parking in the west parking area will be most convenient. Arrangements can be made in the stands to meet for a little post game tailgating to relax and let the traffic clear.

Saturday evening, 1930-2130, there will be a class cocktail party with heavy hors d'oeuvres at Bethesda Officers' Club at a cost of $3.50 per person. Anyone desiring reservations for this party may contact John WEAVER, 2505 E. Meredith Dr., Vienna, Va.

BOOREAM and reports that Bill, a 12th Co. man, has been very successful in the road construction business. They live in Flemington, N. J. Bob's tour ends in August but he is planning on extending and taking his 30-day special leave in Germany and Austria. His present assignment is as XO of the Hdqtrs. Batt., 3rd Marine Division.

Sec'y, LCdr. Edward A. Sechrest, USN P. 0. Box 1926, Annapolis, Md. 21402

First, let me apologize for giving you bum dope concerning the mailing of the class directory. The directories were mailed in May, so those of you who pressed the panic button when you did not receive your copy in April can press it firmly now if you have not received one.

The May meeting of the executive committee was devoted to the installation of new members, homecoming plans, and preparations for moving the base of operations to Washington. More info on that later.

The two stadium seats donated by the class in memory of Bill COOK and Dave LLOYD were designated during June Week. They are located in Section 29, row 16, seats 11 and 12.

Tilghman's Jewelry Company in Annapolis informs me that class of 1956 miniature rings are available. Complete price of the miniature set with the popular synthetic stones is $65, and with synthetic star sapphires or rubies, $95. Diamonds start at $255. Mail orders are acceptable but you should allow up to 10 weeks for delivery.

FAR A N D W I D E Fred W I L H E L M has joined Digital Equipment Corp. of Maynard, Mass., as engineering manager for large computers.

Prior to joining Digital, Fred managed large computer development with the Computer Control Division of Honeywell, Inc. Fred and Christina have two daughters and live at 11 Ivy Rd., Sherborn, Mass.

.\ recent addition to the local chapter is Derek W I L S O N at Naval Air Systems Command.

The executive committee of the class has been meeting approximately every four weeks for several months. As a result of those meetings and inputs from classmates worldwide, a decision has been made to donate a sum of $5000 over a one-year period to the Naval Academy for furnishing the Annapolis Room of the proposed library.

An audit of the class funds was undertaken recently by class treasurer Ernie Vol-

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Bob STUCKEY, Maj. USMC, forwarded a very newsy letter on classmates in Vietnam and some of his observations on Vietnam and its people.

Bob reports that Al BROWN, Maj. USA, is the chaplain of the First Brigade and that his wife Bobbie and the children are living in Fayetteville, N. C. Eric W I E L E R is the XO of the 4th Batt., 11th Marines. His wife Patty and the children are living in Broomal, Pa. Roger SCOTT is working for the G-2 section, 1st Marine Division and his wife Alice is waiting out the tour in the states. Al VAIL is with the 3rd Marine Div. and is i)resently the asst. plans off. in the (j-4 section. Bob also reports hearing from Joe and Joyce ARMSTRONG at regular intervals, Joe is working with GE in Blue Bell, Pa, Bob hears from Bill and Joan

For those of you who haven't heard . . .

Jim F L A T L E Y has done it again. Superlatives seem to be the only descriptions applicable to his flying. This time he became the fifth pilot in Navy history to chalk up 1,000 arrested landings on carriers. Add this to his combat record in Vietnam, his astounding landings of a C-130 on the FORRESTAL,

and his spotless safety record and you get quite an aviator.

Hal L E W I S sends a list of '56ers he has seen in New Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;John and Joan Webster, Dean and Missy Sackett, Pete Fitzwilliam. Bud Alexander, Rich Seesholtz, and John Langenheim. Incidentally John Langenheim wrote to me some time ago and inquired about additional donations to the memory of Merrill Collier and Dave Lloyd.

The necessary funds were donated for the chair for Dave Lloyd, however, I have not SHIPMATE

hccn able lo determine as yet whether additional contributions are desired for the gift which is presented annually in memory of Merrill Collier.

degree studies. Art and Susan W R I G H T (14) report arrival of #1—Rebecca, on 1 April. Art is at PG School studying underwater physics.

Bill P E E R E N B O O M (03) writes from -AFSC noting that he and Ron MARRIOTT (06) are holding down the fort for '57. Bill KRONZER (14) writes: "I departed the line navy in '63 to return to medical school at the University of Wisconsin. Graduating in June '68, I returned to active duty (Lt. MC) and am serving my internship at Naval Hospital, San Diego. In July I expect to return to Univ. Wisconsin for residency in radiology."

LCdr. William G, Schramm, USN Naval Science Dept,, USNA Annapolis, Md, 21402 M a j . V e r n o n A . D a n d e r , USAF, is the winner of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star M e d a l and the Air M e d a l .

Vern D.'VNDER managed to stay busy while he was in SE Asia. The attached photo shows him receiving the DFC, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. The DFC was awarded effecting the rescue of four seriously wounded personnel at night in an extremely hostile area.

This is my last column, so best wishes to all until I see you in the fleet or perhaps at homecoming.

Corr, Sec'y, Mr, Richard N, Leahy P. 0. Box 885, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D. C, 20044

The results of our class election, tabulated

by Cliff ELEY (22) and George D E M P SEY (06), are as follows: pres., Harry Gimber (04) ; vice pres.. Dale Hollabaugh (06) ; treas., George Kachigan (23), and sec'y, Dick Leahy (10). Next election: 1973.

From your new president: "It is a great honor to accept the presidency of the class of 1957. I thank all of you for your confidence and request your continued support of class activities and participation in support of class objectives. A special vote of appreciation is due the outgoing officers: Fritz Warren (04), Mike Giambattista (18), Roy Arnold (04), and Dave Mitchell (04) for their outstanding service over the years and especially for their patience in serving an extra year.

"I solicit your comments, suggestions, and ideas in the coming months because I believe that the strength of the class association can best be expanded by the participation of many.—Harry Gimber."

The Washington chapter held its annual spring luncheon on 22 April at the Ft. Myer Officers' Club. In attendance were 32 of the more active types (out of 140 in the area). The next WADC function will have been the annual summer evening affair held in late June. More participation is hoped for in this and future social events. Keep your address up-to-date and come out to see the rest of us. We know you are out there somewhere.

HERE AND T H E R E George LANMAN (06) writes from Shore Patrol Hq. in Subic Bay (guest or member of staff?) that he is flying with VS-35 aboard U S S HORNET. In his travels, he has seen Dwight AVIS (15) who is XO of TALUGA (following a two-year tour in Bangkok) and Dave ANGLIM (18) who is with the supply dept. at Subic Bay. Hazey BOYCE (16) writes from .Atlanta where the CEC has deposited him for his Master's J U L Y - A U G U S T ,

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On behalf of the entire class I would like to take this opportunity to thank John ROHRBOUGH for the fine job he has done as corresponding secy, and class editor of Shipmate. I hope I do as well during my tour.

Bruce and Terry WILCOX stopped by -Annapolis recently on a little leave frorn Brunswick where Bruce is a P2V plane commander in VP-23. They really enjoyed the great spring we are having here (it was snowing in Brunswick when they returned).

Their address is 49 MacMillan Dr., Brunswick, Me. 04011.

Tom and Mary K I E F E R also were visiting in Annapolis in April. Tom has just resigned from the Air Force and they were en route to their new home at B3-12 Oxford Rd., Latham, N. Y. 12110.

The service for Carl P E T E R S O N was held in Arlington National Cemetery on 17 April. Representing the class were: George Chaffee, William Dawson, Irving Goto, Charles Lawson, Kent Lawrence, Gene Deegon, John Gamboa, and Luis Si.sler. Please see Last Call section.

Barry H O W A R D , Maj. USAF, has been decorated with the Silver Star at Udorn Royal Thai AFB, Thailand. Barry received the award for gallantry as an F-4 Phantom Fighter Pilot in Sept. 1968 for combat over North Vietnam.

Corr, Secretaries: Mr, Albert T, Mays, Mr, Harry C, Ketts, I I I P, 0, Box 1692 Annapolis, Md. 21404

H E R E AND T H E R E A letter from R. W. (Dick) H U N T E R brings us up to date on the addresses of a few lost classmates plus some information on his own activities. Dick is now in VA-212, stationed in the middle of the California farm lands. By the time we read this article he'll probably be in the USS HANCOCK in the

western Pacific.

Marty F I N E R T Y wrote about the Norfolk area, "We had our '59s gathering on 19 April at the B Club in the Jamestown Room.

A total of 49 people attended, 23 classmates with wives, and three unattended wives, Camilleri, Snyder and Nunn. Those gents were at sea defending the rest of us.

"Here is the list of the people who attended the party and the ones that live in the area.

Shorty Wilson, Marty Finerty, Ralph Toggle, Gary Smith, Dave Donovan, Paul Guay, Ing Kiland, Jim Hardin, Jack Hoey, Fred Olds, Gary Barnum, Bob Hydinger, Dick Engle, John Lafond, Jerry Monarch, Mike Haffey, Dick Assafaylo, Nolan Burkle, Dave Osburn, John Dachos, Hank Daidone, Tom Cliff, Sam Shiverdecker, and Ron Jesberg and Si Nunn, Russ Whips, Noel Flynn, Tom Jarvis, Dave Asher, Frank Adamson, Dan Branch, Dave Troyer, Jack Chidsey, Bob Byng, Bob Williams, Jake Boltz, Dave Gill, Jack Glaeser, Larry Permenter, Dick Radecki, Dick Noreka, Ed Redden, Terry Camilleri, Steve Snyder, George Strosdahl, and George Simmons attended from Pa." From John S H I E L S in San Diego the following information about both himself and some missing ( ? ) classmates, "I have seen Clyde Carter recently, who is currently a hard-working boiler inspector attached to the Sub-Board of Inspection and Survey Pacific in San Diego. Keith Christensen is currently ops officer in L^SS MARS and is going to PG School at Monterey this summer. Don Cooper was recently relieved as data processing officer at NSC, Charleston, and is currently assistant to the planning and comptroller officer at NSC, Charleston. He is going to management curriculum at PG School. I am the data processing officer at NSC, San Diego and expect orders to Vietnam in January. Fred March is also serving here at the Supply Center. He is director of the Fuel and Ammunition Dept. I saw Chuck Schoneman at the Submarine Ball earlier this month; he is aboard RATON which is being decommissioned this summer."

From Bill McAREE the following historical letter and picture, "I am writing to you from the USS WHALE ( S S N - 6 3 8 )

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second Distinguished Flying Cross.

Charhe MEDLOCK, Maj. USAF, has received two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism as a VC-123 navigator in Southeast Asia. The first award was for action in Nov. 1967 and the second for action in Feb. 1968, In both cases Charlie participated in night flare and FAC missions against enemy truck convoys.

Congratulations to both Barry and Charlie !

After the dust settles from those summer moves be sure and drop me a line with your new addresses.

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enjoying their commands, and making some very positive contributions to the war effort over in SEA. Mike looks forward to rejoining Monika and their children who are presently in Australia, for a tour of duty in the Washington, D. C , area late this summer.

Bud BRONSON sends a data card and reports that he is helping to get SPADEFISH ready for sea. Bud is Ops/Nav in the ship while she is under construction in Newport News. Bud reports that Ed ETTINGER is Ops Nav in FINBACK and has bought a house near the Marine Museum in Newport News.

In Oct. '68 as Bud left POLK, Tony ESAU was leaving CARVER for Deep Sea Diving School in Washington and should now be on his way to New London for an XO billet in an ASR. Herb M E N S C H is Weps or A ' 5 9 H a w a i i party

Weps in GEORGE WASHINGTON. Bud believes

Bob GRAHAM is on his way to PG School while Al C H E A U R E is still weps off. in ROGERS. John T U L O D I E S K I is squadron weps in Rota, Spain.

Bud and Bobbie have three children, Larry (4), John ( 3 ) , and Mary (1), and reside at 123 Longfellow Dr., Newport News, Va. 23602, near Patrick Henry Airport. Bud would like to hear from George Yarbrough as would your CS since we have no data card on you, George.

Tom W H I T E wrote a nice long letter to HOMECOMING update us on his activities. Tom still lives We hope to have much more information and works in Chatham, N. J., where he is next month but the rumors that we hear with Esso Research and Engineering Corp. from the various committees make this year's Tom and Carol welcomed Patrick Mulvihill homecoming sound like the best yet. on 14 March; Pat weighed in at 9 lbs. 4 ozs.

Patrick joins Thomas, Colleen and Terry, CLASS B U S I N E S S all of whom are under 5 years old. Tom Had a meeting of the Washington/Annaprecently received a promotion from head of olis chapter on 30 April at the O Club, employment to personnel administrator at the Washington Navy Yard. The following were Esso Engineering Center in Florham Park, in attendance: Harry Ketts, Al Mays, N. J., a six-minute drive from Tom's house.

Chance Fairchild, Greg Nolan, Bob HarThis was a pleasant surprise as Tom was muth, Jim Kelly, Charlie McVay, Jack Bunanticipating a transfer to New York City. darin, Pete Stout, Ed Gather, Mai Bruce, Lt. Ralph Hanson is presented the Silver Star Tom saw Pat Fitzpatrick, Dick Derose, Gary Geist, Bud McFarlane, Jacques M e d a l a n d a G o l d Star in lieu of a second Naviaux, Arthur Emmerson, Dave Calhoun, Bronze Star M e d a l by RAdm. E. V / . D o b i e , Dave Wright and the Penn Dental School pair: Dick Stengel and Rich Drummond at C o m m a n d e r Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 2 .

Mo Clark and Kevin Mulkern. the Army-Navy game last year. While in Several items of business were discussed New York Tom visited the ofhce of Tony including the election of the executive comEsau's father at Madison Square and was Corr.

Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth G. Craig, USN mittee in the fall. Bud McFARLANE was brought up to date on Tony's activities. Be532 Harton Circle elected president of the D. C. chapter of the fore closing Tom stated that he hoped to see Virginia Beach, Va. 23452 association. any classmates passing through the New June againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a long eight years ago we Jersey area.

Hope to have much more on '59 homecoming plans for the next issue as it appears to sailed our caps into the air and steamed off Arland K U E S T E R was recently spot proon our many separate tracks. Here are a be a great weekend. few accounts of what our classmates have moted to LCdr. making him one of the first in our class in Navy line so honored. ConR I S E A N D S H I N E W I T H '59. done and are doing. gratulations, LCdr. Kuester, for this promoBen GERSON sent us a nice engraved tion, so richly deserved. Arland is currently card stating that he is with W. E. Hutton on his 9th FBM patrol; "nine count 'era," and Co. as a registered representative. If you writes Arland's wife Barbara. He is engineer Sec'y, Mr. Chico Chavez P,0, Box 7009, Austin, Tx, 78712 would like to have some good stock market in JOHN C . CALHOUN (Blue) and after this tips or just some good conversation, Ben patrol CALHOUN is scheduled for a yard W A S H I N G T O N - A N N A P O L I S AREA can be reached at his offices at 1815 H St. period. Arland expects to make this yard period, then hopefully get some well deserved The class after-game party will be held N.W., Washington, or by calling 393-7777. at the Annapolis Roads Country Club. HarThis month we hear from another L S T shore duty. H e has had consecutive submavey KRAMER is making arrangements for driver. Mike BICKEL is presently skipper rine duties since graduation, serving in this party. The cost will be approximately of the U S S HICKMAN COUNTY, hauling BONEFISH, J O H N ADAMS, and JOHN C. CAL$20 per couple. Plan now to attend homecom- cargo around Vietnam and all over S E Asia. HOUN. The Kuesters have two daughters ing and your class party.

Specially, HICKMAN COUNTY has been haul- Karen Ann (6) and Nancy Eileen (3) and ing MSTS cargo, primarily for the Army, live in the Charleston area.

David J. GONIEA has been named staff Also in the Charleston area are: Gil consultant in industrial engineering, quality from Vung Tau and Saigon to such river engineering and manufacturing to Albert bases as Can Tho, Vinh Long, and Dong W I L K E S , engineer in LEWIS AND CLARK Tam. Jack L O F T U S gave Mike a ride on (G) ; Gil will soon be in Rota, Spain, as Ramond and Associates, Inc., of Detroit, one of Jack's boats at the PBR base at squadron engineer. Dick GILL, engineer in Mich.

Binh Thuy. Jack is ComRivDiv 513. Mike HADDO, also on his way as squadron engineer Lewis C. GILLETT, Jr., has recently has seen Bob GUIFFREDA who has SUTTER to Holy Loch; Dave STRYKER is in the completed flight training for American Air- COUNTY, Bill E M M E R I C H who has SEDG- Gold crew of CALHOUN ; Brian VAN lines.

WICK COUNTY, and John BLACK who com- M E T R E is weps off. in SIMON BOLIVAR (B).

Lt. Ralph E. H A N S O N , Jr., was awarded mands CLARKE COUNTY. Coming through At a recent Dolphin Scholarship Dinner Subic Bay, Mike visited with Jay B O W E R the Kuesters saw Walt STROBACH who is the Silver Star Medal and a gold star in lieu of a second Bronze Star Medal for perform- aboard OUTAGAMIE COUNTY. Mike reports in SIMON BOLIVAR ( G ) and Bob GLOVER ance of duty while serving with River As- all of the above '61ers are doing very well. who is ops off in the TRUMPETFISH. under the ice. This is the first submarine of sault Flotilla One as commander of River this class to be at the North Pole and per- Assault Division 91 in Vietnam from Dec. 1967 to Nov. 1968. haps I am the first member of '59 to walk around the top of the earth. This trip Following graduation Ralph served in the should close out a three-year tour in WHALE U S S PURDY and the O'BRIEN. Ralph, who is as engineer: 2J4 years with the precommis- now XO in USS CONY, homeported at Philsioning unit at Quincy, Mass. I expect to go adelphia, and Barbara have three daughters. to the Armed Forces Staff College in Aug." ."^s promised, we have the picture from Hawaii of the party held a few months ago.

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Barbara compiled a list of '61ers who were deep selected for LCdr. They are as follows: Barr, Burke, Campbell, Davis (Charles E . ) , Fitch, Herzog, Hill (Virgil), Holcomb, Hooker, Kiel, Kuester, Martin (William G.), Perry, Pestorius, Reimann, Shew, Wilkes, Wilmot, and Wolfe. Our congratulations, and thank you, Barbara.

USNA, I give you the rundown on the following three notables: Over in the Physical Education Dept. we are represented by the former 19th Co. standout R. F. (Ron) T E S T A . Ron, who's about to become first XO of TALBOT COUNTY this summer.

I also received news about Ron BELL lieutenant of that department, arrived in from his wife. Probably the most important Annapolis in August '68 for a two-year tour. bit of information for all Navy sports fans is Before coming here, Ron was attached to that they recently had a son Scott Alan VP-4S, homeported in Jacksonville. A runJim C A V . A N A U G H was recently married to the former Miss Lee Ann Chapman on 13 weighing in at 9 lbs. 14 oz. and according to down on his travels while attached to VP-45 : Apr. at Thompson Congregational Church, Ron was born in a three-point stance. This Adak, Ascension Island, Keflavik, Argentia Thompson, Conn. Jim writes that he is pres- makes the total number in the Bell household and Bermudaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;indicates (with the obvious ently the senior market analyst for Distribu- equal to five since they also have two daugh- exception) that Ronnie was overdue for some tion and Control Equipment Divisions, West- ters. Ron recently completed a three-year shore duty. Ronnie resides in Eastport and tour with VP-45 in Jacksonville and is now can be found there when not passing on his inghouse Electric Corp., Beaver, Pa. attached to the staff of Commander Oceano- wisdom to the current generation of midshipAnother of our gay bachelor-set recently graphic Systems, Pacific at Ford Island, men or involved in his considerable activity took the long walk. Rick S Y L V E S T E R Pearl Harbor. They have seen Ron's former with the Naval Academy Foundation. A remarried the former Miss Nancy Hogan of roommate Bob DIAISO who is stationed at cent "volunteer" for the social committee, Greensboro on 29 March. A honeymoon was Wheeler AFB, Hawaii. Bob is planning to Ron's fine hand will be detected in the prepspent in Hawaii. The happy couple is living leave the Air Force in June to attend gradu- aration for homecoming 1969. at 3516 Normandy Rd., Greensboro, N. C. ate school in Boston. They have also seen Another "daring young man - - -" at Rick resigned in May 1967 and took a job Bill B R E N N A N who is attached to Com USNA is J. R. (Jon) H A R R I S . Jon has with a Greensboro mechanical-electrical con- ASWForPac but will soon be detached for the Seventh Company and is therefore the tractor as estimator, purchaser, and engineer. a year's duty in Vietnam as commander of second batt. representative of the class of .'\fter almost two years with the company River Division Five. Also in the Hawaii area Rick is now vice president. Rick says that are Jim Droste, Norm Emerson, Karl Graf, '63 in the Executive Dept. Jon and Patty he and Nancy would be pleased to have any and Ralph Dodge. Ron and his wife extend reported to USNA in June 1968, following a tour flying off the SHANGRI-LA with VA-81. of the class drop by for a visit. an invitation to any classmates stationed in While with the SHANG, Jon made two Med Larry COX was recently decorated with or passing through their area. Their address deployments. Before reporting to VA-81 he the U. S. .\iT Force Commendation Medal at is 925 Stowell Circle (Rodford Terrace), was with VA-72 and the INDEPENDENCE. Honolulu.

During his tour with VA-72 Jon got some .\rlington, Va. Larry received the award for his outstanding professional skill, knowledge, Received word recently that Roger F R I T - in-country time the hard way. Denied by the and leadership while a development engineer ZEL, who is in the Air Force, was awarded enemy full control of his beloved aircraft, at the White Sands Missile Range, N. M. a second Air Force Commendation Medal. he decided to leave (I understand most pilots Larry is now assigned to the Office of Aero- Roger was decorated for meritorious service are not really wild about this idea) and, findspace Research, Arlington, Va. as an intelligence briefing officer at Pacific ing himself on semi-dry land somewhere in Air Forces headquarters, Hickam AFB, the world's rice bowl, Jon required the serBob HOAG sends a data card to tell of vices of a chopper in order to return to his his news. Bob and Caroline had a double Hawaii. Roger is now at Takhli in a unit of home. John also will be absent from USNA blessed event when Elizabeth Ann and Kath- PacAF. at the time of this printing as he is to be erine Louise were born 13 Sept. 1968. The Bill ROLL, who is in the Marine Corps, Hoags are residing at 3016 Kennedy Ct., has recently reported for duty at the Naval attached to the Sixth Fleet staff on the Marina, Ca. 93933. Bob was recently accepted Academy and expects to be assigned as a LITTLE ROCK acting: as Med. liaison officer for 1/c summer cruise. for transfer to restricted line (EDO-1400) company officer. Bill came from Vietnam, In the Fifth Battalion, '63 is well repreand is presently getting an ocean engineering where he was on the staff of MACV. sented by the 29th Co. officer S. H . (Steve) PG at Monterey.

John B A E H R has left the ranks of the F E R E N C I E . Steve reported to U S N A in That about wraps it up for now. Keep the Navy and gone into the motel business. He Aug. 1967 for a three-year tour in the Execdata cards coming in. Maybe in the next has had a motel built near NAS Pensacola utive Dept. Before coming to Annapolis, eight years we will have 100 percent of the and hopes to expand and build other motels Steve and Mary were in Newport where he class in our data bank. in close proximity to other Naval Air Sta- served in the CALOOSAHATCHEE. A former tions. John's address is 408 East Main St., Fourth Co. hero, Steve's present claim to Spartanburg, S. C. fame is his role as self acknowledged departSec'y, L t . Howard S. Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R A flyer will be sent out to all classmates ment shuffleboard champ. If the rest of us c/o W . R. Grace & Co. in August concerning specific details about get in as much time at the Club as does he Clarksville, M d . 21029 Annapolis Corr. homecoming 1969 which is 25 Oct. Since the I'm sure the competition would be keener.

Lt. John C. Eller, USN current address of some classmates may not Engineering Dept., USNA Finally, to round out my report from be up to date, if you don't receive information Annapolis, I am happy to report that on 7 Annapolis, M d . 21402 about homecoming write or phone someone May Tom H A L L received the Air Medal for on the executive committee for the class of ANNAPOLIS A R E A his service with VP-8 in support of combat '62 at the Naval Academy: Ron BAKER, operations in Southeast Asia. If any readers A letter arrived from Pete GINGRAS Steve TODD, or John ELLER. are in the Pensacola area this summer be who when he wrote it was serving as an sure to look Tom up as he will be liaison advisor on a Vietnamese ship en route to officer for the Aviation Training portion of Guam. He has been attached to the Naval 2/c summer.

Sec'y, L t . 1. H, Sargent, USN Advisory Group, Fleet Command, for a Executive Dept,, year but is now returning to the U. S. Being USNA, Annapolis, Md, 21402 MONTEREY the only American aboard the ship didn't Many thanks again to Susan Kell (if more seem to affect his ability to write an interest- A N N A P O L I S of you were as diligent as she, writing this ing and informative letter though. Other Summer has finally arrived at USNA, I column would be no problem). I enclose '62ers who were also attached to the Fleet Command of NAG, but have since departed, guess. The reason for the lack of certainty her report of the latest from PG School: are John BERG, Geff C H E S B R O U G H who on my part lies in the fact that, as of the April 11 was the date of a '63 class gettime of this printing, I am enjoying a field together at the Cellar Restaurant in Monis presently in CLAUDE RICKETTS, and Dick trip, at Navy expense, in historic New LonBISHOP. Pete also reported that Tom terey. Jerry and Barbara P R A T H E R hosted MURPHY is an advisor in River Assault don, Ct. To my lot has fallen the task of the evening. The following '63ers were there: Group 33 based in My Tho, but will soon liaison officer for 2/c summer submarine Jim and Lynne Lasswell, Norm and Judy training. Reflecting the importance of this be departing to relieve as XO of the MCCLOY, Shackelton, George and Sue Kell, Tom and Bob E V E R E T T is an advisor with RAG 25, aspect of the service, second class midshipDolly Batzel, Sandy and Bunny Stoddard, Steve W A L L I N and John O V E R S T R E E T men now spend a week in New London dur- Ed and Sandy Hutcheson, Meredith Musick, ing the summer becoming oriented. As the Gary and Farimae Tate, Paul and Lynne are both with NavForV, and Lou GLENN is the flag It. for Adm. Zumwalt. Steve Executive Department's representative to Tobin, Tom and Jackie Sheridan, Allan and CROOKES, who is at Monterey, and Steve this orientation, I'm sure you can visualize Linda Smelley, Marty and Shirley MartinKEHL will presently be reporting to Fleet my role in the festivities. sen, Dave and Lana Moore, Ron and Mary Command. Pete said that he also ran into Calhoun, Wes and Sue Jordan, Mike and Continuing with my previous program of John W H I T E , who is CO of POLK COUNTY, indicating classmates currently attached to Elaine Stout, George and Pollyanne King, J U I Y - A U G U S T ,

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and Lex FLEMING, the were both in the area. Pete Anne and two daughters will Norfolk area since he will

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Mike and Pat McCarthy, Charley and Carol Minter, Bob and Carole Maier, Bill Earner and Jerry and Judy Huss.

New arrivals to PG School are George Miller, Cas Casaquite, Austin and Annelynne Chapman, Jim and Katherine Lloyd, Jace and Nancy Singler, Hunter and Barbara Thompson and Mark and Pat Crane.

Dick and Bobby L E N N O X left for Destroyer School after graduation in March.

New baby arrivals: James Bryan Jr., born on 11 March to Jim and Lynne LASSW E L L ; David Wayne, born 13 March to Wayne and Pam MOSER. Ron CALHOUN received Bronze Star for meritorious service while serving in Vietnam.

WASHINGTON R. T. (Bob) H U D S P E T H was married to the former Miss Heide Bunge in Altenburg, Germany, on 10 May. Bob and Heide got away from it all in Majorca for a honeymoon. A member of the CEC, Bob received his M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Washington at Seattle. Bob, formerly aide and special assistant to the commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, is presently assigned to the Ocean Engineering Office .(PC-2) at NaFac Headquarters, Washington, D. C. HONOLULU E. A. (Mac) W E A T H E R S recently received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam while assigned to Phu Cat Air Base. Presently assigned to Hickam AFB, Mac is serving as chief of the Material and Operations Branch, 6003rd Support Squadron, a unit of the Pacific Air Forces.

C a p t . E d w a r d A . W e a t h e r s , Jr., USAF, receives the Bronze Star M e d a l .

IDAHO FALLS Thanks to T. E. (Teb) BOWMAN, the following report regards our landlocked nukes: Teb reported to N P T U Idaho in .'\ug. 1967 for duty at the S I W prototype.

After nine months as a crew EDO he became training officer for that plant. Over at A l W , Don R E E V E S is also doing his bit for the training of future nukes as EDO. Don GRANT also served in Idaho Falls at the S5G prototype before departing for Dam Neck a number of months ago.

Back in November Teb and Linne added one more member to their growing family with son Robert Scott. Now that Eric has a little brother, Linne is looking forward to a girl at some future date. Teb has decided to leave the service and plans to start at Wharton in the fall. He and Linne will welcome any visitor up in Idaho this summer or in Philadelphia in the fall.

NORFOLK G. M. (George) SINGER recently became our first volunteer for the job of a local area class representative. (A thousand pardons, Mrs. Kell, but you volunteered before there was anything to volunteer for.)

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George is presently attached to ComSubLant staff in Norfolk. He and Cary live (with daughter Raleigh and son Matt) at 1653 Tallwood St., Norfolk 23518. He can be contacted at home or at work and would certainly like to hear from any classmates either in the area or about to arrive. As area rep, he will keep track of members in the vicinity and communicate any news of individuals or group activities to the secretary for inclusion in Shipmate.

That just about wraps it up for this issue. At the risk of sounding like a chronic complainer, I hope at least a few of you will note the lack of information from your area of the country and take the time to enlighten your persevering secretary. .\s mentioned previously, the following list comprises a first installment of members in good standing of the Class of '63 Organization as of 1 May: R. Abate, T. Abell, C. Adams, P. Adams, J. Alford, B. Alitt, C. Alley, J. Almond, R. Anderson, R. G. Anderson, W. Anderson, J. Asher, R Augur, L. Banda C. Barton, S. Baumgart, T. Beard, W Beck, H. Bell, F. Bennett, D. Bingemann, R. Black M. Blacklege, C. Bohley, R. Bolton, T. Bowman, M. Bracy, E. Brady, H. Breard, P. Browne, V. Browne, D. Buckingham, T. Buckley, K. Buell, M. Bunnell, D. Byrnes, J. Calande, C. Calvano, C. Cargill, K. Carlsen, L. Carpenter, J. Carroll, P. Carrothers, A. Celebreezze, J. Clancy, S. Coester, C. Cole, M. Colston, J. Colyer, B. Conaster, D. Conley, J. Conroy, R. Cooper, A. Clark, K. Cook, R. Cuneo, E. Dabich, H. Dalton, N. Daramus, W. Davidson, J. Davis, M. Daughters, F. Davis, V. Dean, R. Deegan, J. DeFrancia, T. Delgaizo, C. Dehnert, J. Dennis, A. DeSantis, J. DeLong, E. Detrick, D. Doherty, J. Doran, M. Dorman, S. Duncan, M. Dunn, W. Earner, L. Eaton, J. Eckert, B. Eichorst, F. Eissing, W. Ellison, L. Elsworth, G. Emery, M. Fiori, J. Fischer, J. Fitzgerald, J. Fossella, C. French, R. Foster, C. Fries, R. Frisbie, J. Garde, J. Gill, V. Gilroy, R. Glaes.

A. Glassner, C. Gosnell, J. Gowens, L. Graham, W. Grantham, F. Gregory, G. Grider, A. Griggs, K. Grover, P. Gubbins, R. Guffey, W. Gushue, T. Hall, J. Harken, J. Harris, R. Harris, W. Harris, E. Hartford, J. Heine, R. Heinz, C. Helsper, D. Hennessy, T. Heslop, W. Himchak, D. Hitzelberger, R. Hoag, W. Hoefling, F. Holmes, D. Honhart, J. Hood, R. Hopkin?on, G. Hosey, O. Howard, W. Howard, M. Howe, G. Howell, I. Hopkins, R. Hyland, G. Huber, R. Hudspeth, D. Hull, J. Hutcheson, P. Jara, M. Jackson, D. Jacobs, J. Jaudon, and P. Johnson.

Sec'y, Lt, James S, Baumstark, USN Executive Dept,, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

A significant number of classmates have written concerning the possibility of a summer get-together in the D. C, Pax River, Annapolis area. In the hope that a number of you share interest in this idea, I've reserved the picnic area and the adjacent Bavarian Room over at North Severn (across the river from the Academy) from 1300-1900 the afternoon of Saturday, 2 Aug. We plan on having a keg of beer on hand but other than that it's a BYO affair (including whatever you want to eat). Plan on bringing the entire family, there is plenty of room for the kids to run. How to get there?

I've had Bob BONDI draw up a map which can be obtained from any of those of us here at the Academy or from Tom N E W E L L , currently serving at the aviation

assignment desk at BuPers (Pers B1104Lâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; phone OX 4-3219). Circle the date and plan on coming on over.

Last month I covered the results of the election and poll taken in the December Newsletter. This month I'd like to cover one of the suggestions submitted by a number of classmates in their info forms. The issue centers on a memorial to all classmates who have fallen in the service of their country.

The idea of a memorial in the yard has its merits, but a majority of ideas submitted in this area included a recommendation for some kind of scholarship fund, financed thru our class fund. Those of us here at the Academy have found the latter a highly agreeable idea, in that it is a "living" type of memorial.

This brings us to the maintenance of our class fund. Thru 1968, our fund had just about broken even. The December Newsletter brought some $300 in "Two more for '64" contributions, but this and more were required for the Directory. Needless to say, we are a long way from the size of a treasury necessary to support a scholarship fund (for reference sake, some $20,000 is necessary to establish such a fund on a permanent basis).

A number of more senior classes have instituted membership dues, with a significant proportion of the dues devoted to class projects, similar in many ways to our proposed scholarship plan. Payment of dues also permits voting in elections and participation in other class activities. The major benefit of such a plan is that all those who are participating are sharing the financial load equally. The one major detriment is that participation falls to about 50 percent of the class strength or less when such a program is instituted. The general consensus (and this is open to your comments and discussion) is that a fund should be established supported by the voluntary contributions of the class. A program for contributing a certain percentage (say 75 percent of the "Two more for '64" contributions) could establish a fund of significant size in IS years (which is about when the money would first be utilized).

A list of priorities of those to whom the scholarship would be given could readily be established (for example, priority first to those dependents of deceased classmates, then to those dependents of living classmates, etc.)

This issue will be at the top of the agenda at the class meeting at homecoming in October. If you can't make it and have ideas along these lines, please drop me a line and I'll present your ideas. If we are to attempt something along these lines, now is the time to get started. On to newsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob TIMBERG has become one of my better west coast correspondents. On 15 Feb. Bob's wife Janie gave birth to their first child, Scott Robert, at Stanford U. Hospital.

Bob also had news of some members of the old 7th Company: Julie and Ron BENIGO's second son Samuel Thomas was born on 26 March in Dallas. Ron resigned from the Corps last summer and is now working for Electronic Data Systems in Dallas. Julie, as many of you may remember, was Color Girl, June Week '64.

Dave W I L S H I N with his fiancee, Tere Smith, has stopped by to see the Timbergs a number of times. Dave, another Corps resignee, is a first year law student at UCLA. Linda and Dave A H E R N became parents of Christine Kelley Ahern on 21 March Dave is serving on Com 7th Fit staff and was fortunate enough to get dependents quarters in Japan with him.

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Bob and Janie extend a welcome to all of '64 in or passing thru the Palo Alto area (270 E. O'Keefe St.). I think Bob is kind of anxious to show off Scott Robert.

Kay and Gary ZIMMERMAN have extended a similar invitation—from the Pacific Xorthwest—Portland, Ore. Gary has resigned his commission and is now working for Portland General Electric as an assistant engineer. He is anticipating an assignment in the near future to PGE's nuclear reactor. The Zimmermans, who have a 2j^-year-old son and a S-month-old daughter, live at 6418 S.E. 36th in Portland.

Marilyn and Jim N U N N are out in Edwards, Ca., where Jim is stationed as an exchange oflScer at Edwards AFB, undergoing the Air Force equivalent of Test Pilot School. Jim wrote that he is extremely enthused about his assignment at Edwards, particularly having the ability to contrast between the Air Force and Navy ways of getting the job done.

Mardi and Bob N E W M A N became parents of Ann Elizabeth on 10 April. Bob is an instructor at N P T U , Windsor, Conn., following a tour aboard the G. W. CARVER which included new construction, commissioning, and three patrols.

These are the oflficers of Crew 7, VP-19. From the left they are Mike Donley '66, tactical coordinator, Tom Brunk '66, navigator, Don Johnson '65, copilot, and Dave Konning '64, plane commander, all USNA. VP-19, winner of all major awards for PacFltPatRons last year, is based at Moffett and is commanded by Cdr. Robert A. Cooke '52.

Mich., and is working on his Master's degree; Doug YOUNG, who left in '61, is now director of public relations with St. Paul Title Insurance in their Kansas City office, and who was married in May to Susan Rings of Kansas City; and Tom TARBOX, \«ho left in '63 and is now teaching school at LaGrange High School outside of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Bob ORLOSKY, Ray SNYDER, and Ken V I A F O R E are all bound for assignment at U S N A ; Bob and Ray in the P T Department, Ken in the Executive Department. Don't forget the picnic at North Severn, 2 Aug.

Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USI\I USS BLUE (DD-744) FPO San Francisco 96601

Tom Elasser '64, Teb Bowman '63, Rick Dau '64, Mike Raggett '62 and Potsy Scoville '64 at Submarine Birthday Ball, Idaho Falls.

Among the eager young faces in this month's pic are three members of '64. Included in the front row are (1 to r) Tom ELSASSER, Rick DAU, and Potsy SCOVILLE. In the back are (1 to r ) Ted Bowman '63 and Mike Raggett '62. All five are instructors at Idaho Falls; Rick, Tom, and Teb at SIW, Potsy at A l W , and Mike at S5G. Tom N E W E L L and Mike K E N S L O W were both down in Annapolis in April for the Maryland lacrosse game (Navy won 7-6). Tom, as noted earlier, is at BuPers following a tour with VA-153, an A-4 Squadron. Mike, on the other hand, is now aide to RAdm. Harlfinger, Director of Naval Intelligence. Mike recently returned from a year's tour in Vietnam as XO of CROCKETT, which features a combined diesel or gas turbine power plant.

The call for info for the Class Directory brought a number of responses from former members of the class (non-graduates) who have actively followed the progress of '64 thru the years. Among these are: A. J. GALLERNO, who left in March 1961, earned a Doctor of Law, and is now assistant .'Vttorney General for the State of Texas; John MEINIG, who left in '63, graduated from Boston U. in '65, and is now with the Buell Engineering Co. in Chicago; Phil CHOJNACKI, who left in '61, is now with the Department of Police in Hamtramck, J U I Y - A U G U S T ,

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It is with great concern that I inform the class of a missing in action report on Bill COVINGTON. Bill's wife Charlotte has informed us of the details. Bill was a liaison officer for four Seabee Battalions to the 30th Naval Construction Battalion based in Da Nang. On 7 Jan. he was making a routine helo run when the helo went off the scope about 35 miles from Chu Lai. The helo was over VC territory and could have made a water or dry landing. Our prayers are with Bill and his family for his safe return.

The picture was taken last summer at the Port Hueneme CEC Officers' School. Charlotte was kind enough to send it and is holding copies for the others in the picture.

(Mrs. William L. Covington, Bell's Ferry Road, Route 2, Rome, Ga.)

Jerry ROBINSON

reports that he has

completed a tour in HUGH PURVIS as the

weapons officer, and is now headed for Monterey with his wife Kathy for the ordnance engineering course.

Congratulations are in order for Skip and Merry ORR who announce the birth of a daughter Christine Marie, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on 16 April.

Lynn KIMBALL and Tom CRAIG are attending the Amphibious Warfare School at Quantico. Other Marines in the area include Jim BUTLER, Roy KLINE, and Steve SZABO at Quantico and Joe KLOCEK and Jim PACE in D. C. After Amphib School, Lynn will be headed for PG School with Skip MOORE, who is presently on recruiting duty in Oklahoma City. Lynn passed on the following slightly unbelievable story of his "wandering" class ring. Lynn lost his ring in the vicinity of Da Nang in June '66. In Aug. '68, while he was still in Korea acting as an advisor to the ROK Marines, he received a letter from the Naval Prison at Portsmouth. Seems like one of their new "boarders" surrendered the ring on arrival.

The inscription inside had been traced through Marine H Q and two and a half years later, Vietnam to Portsmouth to Korea.

Laddie COBLTRN is winding up a West Pac cruise in RANGER. He is an N F O in

RVAH-9 flying Vigilantes. Upon his return to CONUS, Laddie will be going to Stockholm, Sweden, for a late May wedding to Miss Ulrika Terner. After the honeymoon the couple will proceed to Monterey where Laddie will be taking the aero engineering course.

'65ers at Port Hueneme. From the left: John Ariko, Jim and Bev Weston, Bill and Charlotte Covington, Tim and Marie Kelly, Mark and Jeannie Hopper, Tom and Ursula Dames, Bill and Joyce Jopper and Rodger V/oodhull.

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Steve McDONALD is still flying for Eastern . . . and loving it. He was visited recently by Hal AMERAU, who has just returned from Vietnam. Phil FERRARA, now a Swift Boat Division DivCom, and Steve KATZ are just winding up in-country tours.

The mail bag has been a little fuller lately . . . keep up the good work. Would like to hear from those classmates that are having a change of duty station this summer.

Sec'y, L t . (Jg) Robert G. Johnson, Jr. Public Affairs Office NSA Saigon Code 03 Box 3 0 8 FPO San Francisco, Ca. 96626

I had a letter from Bill S P A D A F O R A which was written in February, mailed in April, and arrived in June. Spats graduated from Supply Corps School in January and is now

in the USS

MUI.LINIX, currently de-

ployed to WestPac. He and Candy plan to buy a home in Norfolk upon his return. Bill heard that Tom "Chops" P O R T E R is in a nuclear sub out of New London, while Bob "Rats" V E R R A T T I has one out of Charleston. Jack and Dede H A S T R E I T E R spent a couple of days in Athens with Spats and Candy in February. Another one of the seventh wing gang. Rusty HALE, is going to school in Georgia Tech. He and Sandy are living in Atlanta. While in Yokohama, Bill got together with Gary F I S K E and Fred A M E E L of the TICONDEROGA. Understand that they had a couple of cokes together.

Tom M I N T U N writes from VP-48 which was deployed to Adak, Alaska, during the spring and is out of Alameda. Three other '66ers are there with Tom: Joe Phelan, Dick Badger, and Charlie Mason. Joe and Dick are TACCOs (has nothing to do with Mexican food) and Charlie and Tom are pilots. Joe and his wife Trish added a girl to the family in December. VP-48 relieved 46 which has Wayne H I C K S as a TACCO. Skip L I N E BURG is presently deployed to Iwakuni, Japan with VP-40. Harry S H A R P E is flying for VP-9 and also holding down the job of legal officer. John NAYE was down visiting Tom from Whidbey Island where he is stationed flying in an A-6 squadron. Tom was also asking about our cow-punching classmate from Paul, Idaho, Bob NEILSON. Last I heard he was accepted and studying law at the Univ. of Wyoming; so come out of hiding, Alfie. . . .

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Wedding bells rang for Jim BEESLEY and the former Joanna Lee Etchison of Costa Mesa, Calif. The wedding took place at the Submarine Base at Pearl Harbor on 29 March while Jim was on an R&R from NSAD, Chu Lai. Jim and Joanna toured the islands and spent some time at Bellows Beach. The wedding ceremony was highlighted with the sounds of the Tora planes making bombing runs on a mock-up of the USS ARIZONA during the filming of Tora, Tora, Tora. Jim is due back in the States in August.

Jack DRAKE writes from NAS Imperial Beach where he is flying helos in HC-S. Jack was interested in the addresses of Mike Sweeney, Tom Blount, Don Berkebile, Jim Fleming and Mario Baltazar. Jack spent a tour in Keflavik, Iceland, after receiving his wings in Nov. 1967. Jack shipped out to HC-7 at NAS Cubi Pt. in late May. Orion SCRIVENER is also at Imperial Beach and is deployed to North Pac. Daryll S PELBRING (HAL-3) returned from Vietnam in April. Tom P A Y N E is in HC-1 and deployed to

WestPac in the

BONNIE

DICK.

George CONN, presently deployed with HS-6 in the KEARSARGE, and Jackie were living in Imperial Beach. Howie CRISP and John R O N C H E T T O are flying F-4's out of Miramar in VC-7. J. C. A R T H U R is flying A-4's in the same squadron, and is a mainstay at the Downwinds on Sunday afternoons. Steve BERG is still trying to earn a living towing targets with S2-E's out of North Island. Rumor is that he has a couple of spaces still open on his summer safari to the mountains, deserts and valleys of Southern California and Arizona this July. Any takers? Bill CAIAZZA is flying S-2's out of North Island. Steve H O X I E was TAD there with an H C squadron out of Lakehurst. He is transitioning to H-2c's after completing a WestPac cruise in the H-2A/B's. And when last heard, Wayne and Cindy BRYANT were in Newport where Wayne was finishing up at Destroyer School.

No word on his new orders though. Owen McFADDEN was reporting to VP-44 out at Pax River, Md. Bill would like Tom M U R P H Y to get in touch with him when he returns from his deployment with the Seals. Tom was due to return in late May or early June. He would like to reorganize the "Big Blue Ski Team" for the fall season at Mammoth.

I had a letter from Larry BERGEN in the USS MAHAN out of Yokosuka where he is communications officer. Two others in the MAHAN are John NICHOLS, our heavyweight wrestler, who is skipper of a helo crew (HC-7) ; and Dave H I M C H A K who is in ComDesRon 3 staff as comm. officer after relieving Dallas CLARKE. Dal went to UDT training in Coronado. Those waters are cold in January, Dallas. Larry and Cheryl Bergen had dinner at the Yokosuka O Club with Will WALLS and his wife Marg; Will is on CTF 77 staff. Larry said that Ed McKENNEY was now chief engineer in the MACKENZIE out of Yokosuka.

Larry is expecting orders to Des Tech soon.

Skip ALLEN and his wife, who are in San Diego where Skip is DCA in USS O'CALLAHAN, have just added daughter Beth to the family. I had a letter from Kevin McCOOK who is down at Athens training our future supply officers. Kevin received a Bronze Star, JSC, and Navy Comm. Medal while spending 18 months in Vietnam at the Tri Serv ATCO office of troop movements.

Also in Athens are Frank KELLER and Mike STAFFORD. Kev ran into Rog B U R N E T T E who's flying F-4's in the USS KENNEDY. Ray ELLIS is also in the J F K

flying Vigilantes. George K I E F E is in an SSBN out of New London. Dick SIDNEY, another aviator in the famed Weems Creek Five, is flying helos in HAL-3 in the Delta.

Many of you remember with nostalgia the little group with the humble beginning that rocketed to national fame by playing at intermissions at Dahlgren Hall sock hops. Dick recently received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Navy Achievement Medal, and a total of 26 Air Medals while in Vietnam.

Also over here from that fabulous group was Pierce Carlton CRABTREE, as an NILO. Crabs has been seen entertaining the troops at sing-a-longs from Nha Be to the Cambodian border. He returned to Hawaii for a tour as an intelligence officer at Pearl Harbor in July.

Mike O M O H U N D R O writes from the USS BENEWAH where he is weapons officer in the self-propelled barracks ship in the Mekong Delta. In March he spent a couple of weeks in Sasebo during an RAV period.

Also in the Delta are Pere BERNIER in Riv Div 112, and Rich OLSEN near Dong Tam. Mike said that he also saw Pete W R I G H T who is headed to PG School after finishing his tour in Vietnam. And wedding bells tolled for bachelor Mike when he was married to the former Mary Swanson of Arlington, Va., in Nov. 1967. You can see how long it takes Mike to react to things; he must have been in shock for the past year and a half. Mike is now headed to a two-year tour as recruiting officer in Seattle, Wash.

Ushers at Mike's wedding were Bob Percival and George Bockhold.

Rick W I L L I A M S is in the USS AGERHOLM out of San Diego. He was married to the former Suzanne Rummler of San Diego.

Mike S M I T H out of my old company went Air Force and spent a year flying the C-7 Caribou transports in the I Corps area of Vietnam during the Khe Sanh siege. He is now transitioning to F-4's. Tom KIMMEL just finished DesTech in January and reported aboard the USS BORDELON out of Norfolk. Since he never writes, there's no telling what he does, but I don't think it involves skinny. . . . Bill HIGGINS drops us a line from Crabtown where he is assistant mid'n mess officer and coaches football in the fall. Bill hopes to see quite a few of us at homecoming this September. He asked me to put a note in the way of advertising. Bill has been working for a real estate company on the side and anyone coming in the area needing rentals or new houses should look him up. He even has a license. Bill will be handling the plans for our class for this September's homecoming so anyone that is planning to attend should drop him a note in care of Mid'n Service Facilities.

It is my sad duty to relate the death of our classmate James B. (Mac) McLENDON who was killed in a T-2 crash at Meridian, Miss., in early April. He was buried at sea and a memorial service was held at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis. Our class was represented by Frank Bryant, Bill Higgins, and Dick Barchi.

Over here in the waters of the Mekong we have quite a few river rats. Oak SHANNON is nearing the three-quarter mark in a PBR squadron. Equally short is Scott BEACHY, also in PBR's. Dale TITUS is a psychological warfare officer in Saigon.

Gino P A R C H I N S K I dropped by my office in Nha Be on his way to shore duty in Boston after a year in USS BARNETT COUNTY. Also headed stateside is Bob EMERY who pulled some rough duty at the Northwestern Univ. ROTC unit. Gary S H I PMATE

SCHMIDT completed his tour with the Blue Eagles of VX-8 at Tan Son Nhut. He is back at his home base at Pax River.

Finally, in PBR's are Frank DUSERICK and Andy BECK. That's about it for now.

Keep the letters coming, and if you haven't paid your dues yet, be sure to send them in soon to the Alumni Association.

from Sec'y, 1/Lt. Edward H. Mills, USMC VMCJ-2, MCAS, Cherry Point, N. C. 28533

Jim BOST, U S A F , was awarded the Air Medal for flying EC-12rs over Vietnam.

Bill NELSON, USA. has left Germany and is now in Vietnam directing fire for a 155 battery.

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Bob C U T T E R wrote from Norfolk where he is gun director. Bob will become XO of MADERA COUNTY stationed in Vietnam in

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Tom Griggs said that Rich MOORE is trying to set a record for time at sea in SARSFIELD. Rich was married three months after graduation and he and Penny now have a son.

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Marcio GURDIAN, our Nicaraguan classmate, is an industrial engineer for a men's clothing manufacturer in Baltimore. Marcio and Judy are living in Crabtown with their son who was born on 23 March.

Hal CASTLE was killed on 28 April when the Huey Cobra he was copiloting was shot down on a rescue mission near Moc Hoa in the Meking Delta. Hal was in the 3Sth company and was the first of our classmates commissioned in U S N to be killed in action in Vietnam.

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Nuc school in Saratoga Springs and then went to Philadelphia where he graduated class honor man from Damage Control School. Then they traveled across country to Long Beach, Calif., where Tom is qualifying for the Engineering Dept. in LONG

K U E H N and Steve F E R I N E received their N F O wings on 18 April. Warren's wife Cheryl pinned on his wings; he has been assigned to VP-24 at Patuxent River. Leo went to VP-4 at Barber's Point, Hawaii; while Steve reported to VP-8, also at PatuxBEACH. With Tom in LONG BEACH are Bill ent River.

NOVAK, Bud RIVERS, Joe CASTRO, Bob EVANS, missile officer aboard the and Rich FANTAUZZO. USS WADDELL, WestPac, has seen Bill Steve FAGAN is in VC-8 in Roosevelt Center, Larry Elliot and Tom Colburn, all Roads, P. R., flying A-4's. Steve joined sev- in his squadron. Tom T E A C H is also out eral of our classmates at Rosey Roads: Wiley there aboard the MACKENZIE, but Bob hasn't H A R R I S , Charlie de GRUY, and Jim seen our Veep yet. I haven't heard from him CONWAY. Jim and Charlie are flying either (hint).

F-8's.

In Yokosuka or Kao-Hsuing, Bob has run Dick COUCH was also in Puerto Rico into Chip Emery, Pete Hamre, Paul Dukes, for part of his U D T training; he was so Reid Hollyfield, Keith Haines, Skip Wright, busy, though, that he didn't even have time Dave Steere, and Jim Stinson. Buddy Ward to spend his double hazardous duty pay. is in " H " Company, BLT 2/26 aboard the Jim P E R L E Y is a VT-1 instructor in Pen- USS OKINAWA. Steve E R B and Judy, folsacola. Tom O'CONNOR and Don ROESH lowing their marriage in Monterey last are flying F-4's on the west coast. Mike August, have been residing in Pacific Grove Q U I N L A N is flying OV-lO's in Vietnam while Steve worked toward his instant while Bob N A T T E R is finally coming back Master's in weapons. from WestPac after two years. Ken F I N D In response to Gary F I S H M A N ' s previous LEY was married to Miss "George" Shore claim for a shellback first. Bob writes that in Annapolis last December. Paul K A N I V E 18 July 1967, while the SAINT PAUL crossed is in RIO School in Glynco. John GUI- the equator, Jeff MARLIN and Bob ran BERT has his Master's degree and he and across at all ahead frantic, with Tim Judy are living in Bainbridge while John is WOODS and Jim R A U C H L E close behind. going to Nucy School. Sam SNYDER is I guess that sets a new mark to be chalraking in the gold working for Raytheon in lenged by other classmates who achieved Massachusetts—too bad about his being shellback status on earlier cruises. Bob exNPQ. tends an open invitation to '68ers for a getSteve FAGAN asks: "Pat Brown—where together next time you see his can. are you, the world wonders?"

Larry McCONNELL, gunnery officer At Moffett Field from '67 are Jack Airlie aboard the ORLECK in the Gulf of Tonkin, (VP-6), Bill Stedfield (VP-9), Wes Brandt says they spend 60 percent of the time deand Jim Conn (VP-28), Bill Frawley and ployed and on the gunline. He'll be homeMike Kelly (VP-47), Skip Cannady ( V P - ported out of Yokosuka for another year48), and Jim Cottingham in (VP-46). Jim and-a-half, and promises to have several Conn and Jim Cottingham both have daugh- girls send me their best. Larry heard from ters while Wes Brandt has a son. Don Tabb Sandy and Kenny PYLE at Cal Tech in is aviation stores officer in ORISKANY, he also Pasadena and also stopped in on Arlene and has a daughter.

Time NOBRIGA in Sasebo. George Several more of our classmates have fin- BREEDEN aboard the MULLINIX has joined ished Nucy School and five-week Sub Larry on the line, after a long trip from School. Marsh DAVID and Bill D A U T E L S Norfolk. Just thought I'd put in that good will be out of New London on Nuc attack word for the east coast can-divers. Despite boats. Boomer sailors out of New London their reluctance to write me, I just want will be Tom WALLER, Jim SEELINGER, them to know I'm plugging for them. and Barnie SIMONSEN. Bob M U S H E N Rich FOX sent a newsy letter from aboard will be on a Boomer out of Charleston while his west coast can, the EVERETT F . LARSON. Bill H A M I L T O N , Ron BLISS, Tom After six months as navigator/personnel offiC H R I S T O P H E R , and Rusty BAUM- cer, he is now EMO, as well as E W O and BERGER will be going to Pearl Harbor for is a qualified ASAC officer after finishing FBM duty. They all finished their imme- that school in January. Rich has begun his diate Master's last year (6 at Georgia Tech 1969 WestPac cruise and in his squadron and 4 at Monterey). are also Rich T H O M P S O N , Mike NEALE, Thanks for the many letters this month. and Loran ADAMS, aboard the KYES, WALKER and BRONSTEIN, respectively. While Keep them coming. in Long Beach Rich emptied a few cool ones at the " O " Club with John McRoskey, Kent Sec'y, Ens. R. M. Brown I I I McQuerter, Mike Moore, Ray Conrad, Keith OJ Box I I IB Sikes Hall 2942 Haines, Jim Harmon, Steve Owens, Larry NAAS Whiting Field Milton, Fl. 32570 Stine, Jim Niehus, and Don Peltier. He also saw Ron RICCI who's probably moved on The long, hot summer is upon us, and Pen- from Vallejo, where he was in the NucPower sacola seems to be as uncomfortable as it program. Rich gouged me in on the great was second class summer. The flying has brand of tea fights they hold under the billbeen good in general, although the seriousing of "Anchorettes' Junior Officers' Dances" ; ness of our job continues to impress itself sounds like a gas. Rich. I'll rush right out on us in somber ways. I am deeply sorry to there to partake in the festivities. For all report that another classmate, Terry L. those who might like to charter a plane for VlAL, left our ranks on 7 May. Formerly the event, I know of a swell phone booth in of Eighth Company, Terry was in VT-25 downtown Pensacola where we could all get making his carrier qualification when his together to discuss the arrangements. plane approach-turn stalled on his last pass Such a letter-writer as west coast black at the boat. Lt hit us hard—Terry will long shoe Bill COBB gets my vote for class secrebe remembered by his many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and tary. It seems that after^ EMO school with Tom Daly, Bob Griffin, Larry Elliot and fiancee in their time of need.

Charlie Henke, Bill and Karen took a fiveFrom VT-29 at NAS Corpus Christi, day pleasure cruise to Honolulu aboard the word comes that Warren S P A E T H , Leo SS LURLINE. Finding he had a two-month 60

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delay until deployment, the Cobbs have a swell apartment, complete with duly outrageous rent and a nice view of Diamond Head.

Bill wrote from WestPac aboard the FLETCHER, and has seen quite a few '68ers in the Pacific. In Hawaii were Bill Sweatt, Roy Graham, Bob Danberg, Jack Vellis, and Bill Downing. Out in Subic Bill saw Bill Smith and Rich Sautter, with whom he stood an interesting morning-after-the-night-before beachguard.

Bill informs us the Bob GRIFFIN aboard the EDWARDS plans to end his bachelor days in August. Good luck to him and Mary Ellen, his wife-to-be. For those who have not heard.

Bill DOW, the all-time bachelor, fell in record time on 22 Feb.; he and his wife Sue are now in Pennsy. I wonder whatever happened to his at-least-four-years bachelorhood bet ? ? In Subic Bill ran into Ken PEASE, P A O in Saigon, who kept him up half the night with some great stories about his job. Karen and Bill extend their invitation for classmates to visit while in Honolulu. It's Apartment 116, 1415 Victoria St. Thanks for the good word. Bill.

In the demand for equal time I just received a phone call ten minutes ago from Mike B U R K H A R T , who is down at Fort Wolters in Mineral Springs, Tex. Poor Burky is among those jarheads who are being "forced" to receive BAQ, per diem, flight pay and travel allowance while undergoing Army helo training. Evidently he likes it though—the training, I mean. Mark T R E A N O R wrote from 'Nam, where he's XO of E.G. First Battalion, Fifth Marine Division, after having had a platoon awhile.

Dave L O H M A N and Tony MEDLEY are with the Seventh Regiment there, and Jim T R E A D W E L L has a platoon with M Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines. Big Jim evidently has two Purple Hearts—Mark tells him he is too large to get out of the way. Mark wrote that Jim WEBB is there with him.

Stu H A M M O N S augmented the word from Marine green—he should be in Vietnam now. After marriage to Kathleen Francom of Los Angeles, he went through Quantico, then Combat Engineering School at Camp Lejeune. Following this, Stu attended the Army's Civil Affairs School (Vietnam advisors course) at Fort Gordon, Ga. He writes that Tom W O O D S went to Tex. for Air Force jet training after graduation from Quantico. Tom H A R P E R and his wife Rita were still at Basic, following a knee operation which set him back to the February class. Stu saw Mike Dwyer and Bob Miller, both NFO-types, and doing well. At last word Mark and Jeannie K E E F E were in Springfield, Mass., nosing the old grindstone.

Also Darts NACRELLI and his wife preceded Stu to Camp Lejeune in December and at the time of this writing, he is attending Bulk Fuel School at Fort Lee, Va. The west coast Nukes come next; Chuck BRADFORD, who wrote from Idaho Falls after graduation from Mare Island, says it's a tough program, and Navy line has six new can drivers from his class. Jeff DESAUT E L S and his wife have a son, Kurt. Chuck reports that between studies '68-types sparked a base championship flag football team. The mainstays included Wade Roberts, Gerry Matt, Chip Tollefson, Greg Wood, Scott Swain, Phil McKee, and Jeff Desauteis.

The boys average 37 points a game, while giving up only 12 points all season. Go-FightWin ! Skiing has been the big thing at Idaho Falls, and I don't mind admitting I'm just a bit jealous of Chuck and the other Nukes on that count.

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Bill S E L L E R S wrote from Mare Island where he is in the graduating class behind Chuck. Those who completed the program included Bill, Kent MacNeill, Mark Kevan, Ed Sundberg, Al Burda, Bernie Lascola, Bob Schweitzer, Quentin Johnson, Pete Na\\racki. Dupree Moore, Bill Woodman, Zene Gurley. Bob Johnsen, Sig Berg, Jim Bohlig, Mc Felger, Paul Good, Bob Nelson, Ron Ricci, Lennie Sjostrom, Jerry Stephenson, and Bob Arneson. They completed school 9 !May, having lost three classmates along the way.

Bill reported that Dupree MOORE was standing number one in the class—go to it, Dupree. Bill added that Barry B U R R O W planned marriage to Mary Ann Ward of Bethesda, Md.. in June, upon completion of PG School at Monterey.

As you can see from this issue, I can write when I receive the gouge, so maybe this indicates a trend toward mail for the old class secretary. We fly boys are still boring holes in the sky and getting our kicks, N .\ good chunk of the '68 contingent has moved on to Corpus Christi, and warm weather has speeded that process. Perhaps all you new 0-2's can better afford stamps now. so when the spirit moves you, drop me a line. Make it a good summer, guys.

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LAST CALL ASHLEY, CHARLES OTIS (LCDR USCG RET ' 3 0 ) , 16 June ' 5 7 , San Francisco, Calif.

BAILEY, J O H N BRADEN (CAPT USN ' 4 6 ) , 2 8 A p r . ' 6 9 , U S N H , Bethesda, M d .

B R O W N , ROBERT COPELAND (CAPT USN RET '21), C e n t e r v i l l e , I o w a .

CASTLE, HAL C U S H M A N , JR. (LTJG USN ' 6 7 ) , 2 8 A p r . ' 6 9 , South V i e t n a m .

CLAIBORNE, HENRI d e BALATHIER (CAPT USN RET ' 2 6 ) , S M a y ' 6 9 , U S N H , Bethesda, M d .

C U M M I N G S , D A M O N EARHART (CAPT USN RET ' 0 7 ) , 2 0 A p r . ' 6 9 , USNH, Bethesda, M d .

D ' A R M A N D , MONTE (LCDR USN ' 5 8 ) , 7 M a y ' 6 9 , o«F USS WASP a t s e a .

Since we w-ill never all be together again.

Shipmate is really the only means that we have to keep in touch. So use it as much as you can. Send any news or photos that you feel would be of interest to our classmates to your regional vice-president, who will in turn see that I get it in time for the next issue (hopefully). If you would rather mail the material to me directly, please do so, using the address listed at the top of our class column.

For those of you who will be in the area, homecoming will be on 25 Oct. for the Virginia game. It will be nice to participate in the festivities rather than eat at 1730 and get locked-up in Mother. Although I don't know if it's too safe, being "tender young ensigns and 2nd lieutenants!" If you can't still brace-up, I've heard that it is somewhat embarrassing to attend the dinner.

With so much uncertainty still in the air, I guess I'd better quit while I'm ahead: that is, if I haven't stuck my foot in my mouth already. Please write and let the class know your news. I hope that everyone has a fine leave and that everyone is settled soon.

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Capt. Damon E. Cummings, U S N (Ret.), died 20 April in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md., following a heart attack. Services were held in Ft. Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

Born in St. Cloud, Minn., Capt. Cummings was graduated from the Naval Academy in Sept. 1906, with the class of 1907, and made the Great White Fleet cruise aboard the USS LOUISIANA. He was executive officer of the SHAWMUT during World War I when she laid mines in the North Sea, and commanded her during a voyage to Lisbon, Portugal, involving the trans-Atlantic flight of the NC-4. During the 1930's he commanded the

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DARRON, ROY R A Y M O N D (CDR USN RET '22), 11 A p r . ' 6 9 , San D i e g o , Calif.

DONAHUE, FRANCIS JAMES (LCOL AUS RET '26), 17 M a r . ' 6 9 , P h o e n i x , Ariz.

DROZ, DONALD GLENN Apr. ' 6 9 , Vietnam.

(LT USN ' 6 6 ) , 12

FAIRES, VIRGIL M O R N I N G ' 2 1 , 2 8 A p r . ' 6 9 , M o n t e r e y , Calif.

FRYER, W I L L I A M SUTTON (LT USN RET ' 4 6 ) , 14 A p r . ' 6 9 , Sacramento, Calif.

FULGHUM, BENJAMIN CORNELIUS (CAPT USN RET ' 3 4 ) , 2 3 A p r . ' 6 9 , San Jose, Calif.

HILLES, FREDERICK VANTYNE HOLBROOK (RADM USN RET ' 3 0 ) , 16 A p r . ' 6 9 , San Francisco, Calif.

Since this article is written as of 9 May, HOTZ, EDWARD CHRISTIAN, JR. (CAPT USAF there is, needless to say, a great deal of uncertainty in my mind as to what to s a y . \ ^ 'SO), 5 M a y ' 6 9 , n e a r Perrin AFB, T e x .

I'd like to say congratulations on having HUIE, ROBERT DOTSON, JR. (CAPT USMC made it through: but with weapons and steam '66), 19 A p r . ' 6 9 , V i e t n a m . you never know ? By this time the three guys ISQUITH, S O L O M O N SILAS (RADM USN RET in charge of doing the weapons project should '20), 2 4 A p r . ' 6 9 , N e w Y o r k City, N . Y . be through and w^ork should be getting underw^}'. Actually, I guess very few of you JENSEN, CLYDE MARCUS (CAPT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 18 A p r . ' 6 9 , Corvallis, O r e . will receive this copy before September with all of the leave and honeymoons going on. LOTT, FREDERICK SHOONMAKER ' 2 2 , 2 9 M a r .

Bill NEWTON, who will be remaining at ' 6 9 , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. the Academy, w'ill be writing the next article .since I'll still be on my honeymoon when MALPASS, RAY EDWARD (RADM USN RET '30), 15 A p r . ' 6 9 , U S N H , O r l a n d o , Fla. deadline is due. His address is : Ens. William H. Newton, III, USN, Physical Education McKENNA, FRANCIS JOSEPH (RADM USN RET '21), A p r . ' 6 9 , Manhasset, L. I., N . Y .

Dept, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402.

Please send him all of your news, especially of weddings, and he will get it into Shipmate for the next issue.

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NIENSTEDT, DONALD ALBERT (CDR USN RET '34), 3 0 A p r . ' 6 9 , A r c a d i a , Calif.

PALMER, JAMES M A R I O N (CAPT USN RET ' 3 8 ) , 12 A p r i l ' 6 9 , U S N H , Key W e s t , Fla. PETERSON, CEDRIC ARTHUR, JR. (1/LT USAF '50), 7 Dec. ' 5 3 , J a p a n .

RASMUSSEN, GERALD LEE ' 5 0 , 15 Feb. ' 5 5 , Burley, I n d .

RODGERS, JAMES L I N N (CAPT USNR RET ' 1 1 ) , 19 A p r . ' 6 9 , J a m a i c a , W . I. SHOUP, FRANK ELLIOTT, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 2 3 ) , 15 M a y ' 6 9 , USNH, Bethesda, M d .

SINLAO, FREDERICO PARAGUS (Philippine N a v y ' 5 0 ) , 17 A p r . ' 6 9 , USNH, Bethesda, Md. SUMMERS, CLARENCE GIBBS I I I ' 2 6 , 1 M a r . ' 6 9 , P h i l a d e l p h i a , Pa. TAYLOR, W I L L I A M BLAKELY ' 5 0 , 10 A u g . ' 5 3 , n e a r I n d i a n Springs, N e v .

VIAL, TERRY LEE (ENS USN ' 6 8 ) , 7 M a y ' 6 9 , a t s e a . Pacific.

WHITE, GEORGE THOMAS (CAPT USAF RET '56), 14 A p r . ' 6 9 , Severna P a r k , M d .

YEATMAN, PHILIP WILLIAMSON (LCDR USN RET ' 1 4 ) , 2 4 A p r . ' 6 9 , Princeton, N . J .

ZAJICEK, JOSEPH HENRY (ENS USN ' 6 8 ) , 10 M a y ' 6 9 , n e a r La C a n a d a , Calif.

Damon Earhart Cummings '07

Ashore, Capt. Cummings commanded the Naval Air Station at Rockaway Beach, Long Island, attended both the Army and Navy War Colleges, and was district intelligence officer, then director of the Naval Reserves of the Thirteenth Naval District, Seattle, Wash. During World War II he was chief of staff of the Fifteenth Naval District at Balboa, Canal Zone. He commanded V-12 Unit at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H., until he was retired in Dec. 1946. Among other awards he held the Navy Cross Medal; the Legion of Merit; and several foreign decorations.

Capt. Cummings is the author of the book.

Admiral Wainwright and the U. S. Fleet, and several of his articles on naval history have appeared in Shipmate.

He is survived by a sister Miss Mary Cummings of Park Ridge, 111., and two grandchildren Damon E. Cummings of Woburn, Mass., and Dr. Charlotte Cummings of Brookline, Mass. His wife, the former Ennie F. Morris, is deceased, and their son LCdr. Damon M. Cummings, USN, was killed in action in 1942 during the defense of Guadalcanal. The destroyer escort USS DAMON M . CUMMINGS was named in honor

of LCdr. Cummings.

ALBERT ROSCOE MACK ' 1 1

Cdr. Albert R. Mack, U S N (Ret.), died 5 April in the Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif., following a short illness. A service with military honors was held in the chapel of Cypress View Mortuary, with interment in Cypress View Mausoleum.

Cdr. Mack, born in Hillsboro, 111., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1911 and reported to the USS OHIO. He commanded the USS BURNS and the SICARD and

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called to active duty in June 1940. Assignments included Navy Inspector of Recruiting and Induction of the Eighth Joint Service Induction Area, headquartered at Dallas, Tex.; he was returned to the inactive list in June 1946. Resuming his insurance career, he was an agent for Franklin Insurance Service Corporation of San Diego. Cdr. Mack was active in civic organizations and Naval Academy alumni affairs at San Diego, and a member of the Military Order of World Wars and of the American Legion.

He is survived by his widow Mattie Lee Mack of 5045 63rd St., San Diego, Ca. 92115; a son VAdm. William P. Mack, USN '37, deputy assistant Secretary of Defense, The Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20301; a stepson Capt. Henry A. Rowe, U S N (Ret.) '37 of 2946 Dominique Dr., Galveston, Tx. 77550_, and a stepdaughter Mrs. Lawrence Harrison.

JAMES L I N N RODGERS ' 1 1

Capt. James L. Rodgers, U S N R ( R e t ) , died on 19 April in Jamaica, W. I., following a heart attack. Interment took place near his winter home in Reading, Jamaica, with full military honors provided by the Jamaica Government.

Capt. Rodgers was born in Springfield, Oh., and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1911. H e resigned from the service in Nov. 1915. On the outbreak of World War I he joined the Naval Reserve and rendered distinguished service in antisubmarine forces based at Brest, France; for these services he was awarded a Letter of Commendation and Silver Star. In 1928 he was placed on the Emergency Officers Retired List.

In 1942 Capt. Rodgers volunteered for active duty and, after a year's service at Headquarters in New York, was ordered as executive officer of the transport USS BOLIVAR, in which duty he participated in the operations for the attack and capture of the Marshall and Mariana Islands. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1946 and released from active duty in Jan. 1947.

(3apt. Rodgers is survived by his widow Ruth, whose address is Box 305, Cornwall, N. Y. 12518.

DANIEL EDWARD BARBEY ' 1 2

VAdm. Daniel E. Barbey, U S N (Ret.), often called the founder of the amphibious navy, died on 11 April in the Naval Hospital at Bremerton, Wash., of cancer. Services were held in Portland Memorial Chapel, Portland, Ore. VAdm. Barbey, born in Portland, was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1912 and commenced a career marked by strategy and statesmanship. In the aftermath 62

of World W a r I, he served on the staff of the High Commissioner to Turkey and was also an observer with the White Russian armies during battles with the Bolsheviks.

While assigned to the W a r Plans section of the Bureau of Navigation from 1937 to 1940, VAdm. Barbey became interested in amphibious warfare. Duty as chief of staff for Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, and as head of the first Amphibious Warfare Section in the Navy Department, enabled him to develop the landing craft and the tactics of its employment. In 1943 he took command of the Amphibious Forces, Southwest Pacific and with a toehold in New Guinea commenced the long series of amphibious battles which culminated with the landing in the Philippines. Following the Japanese surrender, he successfully completed the delicate operation of redistributing troops within the Far East countries.

Several tours on the China Station commencing in 1924 included duties as executive officer of the ISABEL on the Yangtze Patrol and commanding officer of the FINCH in the Mine Detachment, the PENGUIN on the Yangtze Patrol and the JOHN D . EDWARDS.

He also served two years as navigation officer of the CONCORD in the Atlantic Fleet.

Shore assignments included duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and officer in charge of the Branch Hydrographic Office at New Orleans. LCdr. Yeatman was retired in July 1935. Recalled to active duty in April 1941, he served as operations officer until he was returned to the inactive list in Dec. 1945.

LCdr. Yeatman was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of Washington, D . C , the Old Guard and the Nassau Club of Princeton.

Survivors include his widow Elizabeth of Other assignments included a tour at the 72 Library Place, Princeton, N. J. 08540; Naval Academy, command of the USS LEA, a daughter Mrs. Charles W. Gregory of 87 RAMAPO, N E W YORK, and Destroyer Division Hemlock Circle, Princeton, 08540; a brother 17; he also commanded the Seventh and Charles of Monmouth Beach, and three Fourth Fleets, and from 1947 to 1950 was grandchildren.

Commandant of the Tenth Naval District at San Juan and Commander Caribbean Sea S O L O M O N SILAS ISQUITH ' 2 0 Frontier. VAdm. Barbey was commandant RAdm. Solomon S. Isquith, USN (Ret.), of the Thirteenth Naval District at Seattle died 24 April in New York City, N. Y. before retiring in July 1951; he directed Graveside services were held in Arlington civil defense for the State of Washington National Cemetery, with full military honors. until 1957.

RAdm. Isquith, born in New York City, had battleship duty during World War I, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1919, with the class of 1920. After duty in the U S S SEATTLE, he served with Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet. While district legal officer at Headquarters, Third Naval District at New York, he published an outline for general court-martial procedure and related outlines of civil and military laws. H e received a Bachelor of Laws degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1933 and was subsequently admitted to practice law in the State of New York, and before the U. S. Maritime Commission and the Inter-State Commerce Commission. RAdm. Isquith commanded the PARTRIDGE operating with Train, Base Force, during which time the ship was three times awarded an "E." He was legal aide to the Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard and then served in the CHAUMONT until 1940.

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Among other awards, he held the Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal with gold star. Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and was decorated by many foreign nations. VAdm. Barbey was considered a leading expert on the naval problems of the Korean Chinese area.

He is survived by his widow Katharine of 3217 Capitol Blvd., Olympia, Wa. 98501.

PHILIP WILLIAMSON YEATMAN ' 1 4

LCdr. Philip W. Yeatman, U S N (Ret.), died on 24 April in the Princeton Hospital, Princeton, N. J., of a heart attack. Services were held in Trinity Episcopal Church, Princeton, followed by interment in Princeton Cemetery.

LCdr. Yeatman, born in Norfolk, Va., attended Virginia Military Institute, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1914. He reported to the U S S DELAWARE

for his first sea duty and participated in the Mexican campaign. During World War I he served in the

DELAWARE

and

TEXAS

with the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow before becoming executive officer of the PORTER, operating out of Brest. Post war service included the ARIZONA

and the

and command of the BELL.

BRIDGEPORT,

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For performance of duty as commander of the U S S UTAH, which was sunk at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack, RAdm. Isquith was awarded the Navy Cross Medal and the Purple Heart; he remained at Pearl Harbor involved with salvage operations, and was awarded the Commendation Medal with combat "V." With command of the NOBLE, he participated in the battle of Okinawa. RAdm. Isquith was assigned to SHIPMATE

Headquarters, Third Naval District, before he was retired in Jan. 1947. In 1952 he was recalled to a brief period of active duty.

Following military retirement, RAdm. Isquith, a prominent lawyer, practiced law in the New York City area and was a director of I. Rokeach and Sons, Inc. of New York City. A leader in civic, national and veteran affairs, he was presented the New York State Distingtiished Service Cross by former Governor Dewey.

Survivors include his widow Sadie of 215 Clinton Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 11205.

VIRGIL M O R N I N G FAIRES ' 2 1

Prof. Virgil M. Faires died on 28 April in Monterey, Calif., following a brief illness.

A memorial service was held in the Naval Postgraduate School Protestant Chapel, with interment in the Little Chapel-by-the-Sea at Pacific Grove.

Prof. Faires was born in Gainesville, Fla., and attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1921; he resigned from the Academy in Jan. 1920. For study in mechanical engineering at the LTniversity of Colorado, he received a Bachelor's degree in 1922 and a Master's degree in engineering in 1926. He taught for three years at the University of Colorado, one year at the University of Vermont,

Cdr. Darron, born in Scottsville, N. Y., was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1922 and reported to the USS CHAUMONT. Follovving training at the Naval Air Station at Pensacola, Fla., he was designated a naval aviator and commenced a career including tours with various fighter squadrons and a tour with the Special Service Squadron. He served as a test pilot experimenting with dive bombers at the Naval Air Station, North Island, during the late 1920's a Navy Department representative at Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Co. of Buffalo, N. Y., and in 1936 he joined Patrol Squadron 23 at Fleet Air Base, Pearl Harbor.

During World War II, Capt. Darron participated in the Solomons campaign and commanded the Naval Air Station at Klamath Falls, Ore., and the auxiliary stations at Lakeview and Medford, Ore. As commander of Areata Naval Air Station near Eureka, Calif., he was retired in Jan. 1947.

After earning a Master's degree in political economics from Claremont Graduate School of Claremont, Calif., he became an accountant in the San Diego area.

He is survived by his widow Marie of 16755 Meandro Court, San Diego, Ca. 92128; a son LCol. Robert R. Darron, USMC, sta-' tioned at Marine Corps Headquarters, Washington, D. C.; a brother, and three grandchildren.

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25 years at Texas A & M which included nine years as head of the management engineering department, and six years at North Carolina State University. During World War II, Prof. Faires was director of A S T P and then chief of the engineering section of the American Armed Forces University at Biarritz, France. Since 1958 he had been a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School.

An internationally recognized authority in thermodynamics and machine design. Prof.

Faires wrote numerous books which were translated into Spanish and Portuguese and used in many educational institutions throughout the world. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and held various posts in the American Society of Engineering Education.

Survivors include his widow Lucile of Loma Alta Rd., Jacks Peak, Monterey, Ca. 93940; a daughter Mrs. Virginia L. Merris of San Diego; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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Cdr. Roy R. Darron, U S N (Ret.), died on 11 April in San Diego, Calif. Services were held in the Chapel of Prayer, Cypress View Mortuary, with interment in Cypress View Mausoleum, San Diego, Calif.

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Mr. Frederick S. Lott died 29 March in Georgetown University Hospital at Washington, D. C , of cancer.

Mr. Lott, born in Brooklyn, N. Y., was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1922 and resigned from the service. He joined the Standard Oil of New Jersey in Venezuela and in 1928 received a Master's degree in geology from Columbia University of New York City. He was an oil royalty broker in Oklahoma and Kansas until 1930 and was with a consulting engineering firm before entering government service with the U. S. Bureau of Mines, Department of Interior in 1937. During World War II he had active duty as a naval reserve officer until 1944 when he was transferred to inactive status at the request of the U. S. Bureau of Mines.

As assistant director of the Office of Oil and Gas, Mr. Lott headed a unit that drew up plans during the Suez crisis for the petroleum planning committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. He retired from the Department of Interior in 1965.

Survivors include his widow Dorothy of 1500 N. Harrison St., Arlington, Va. 22205; a son Frederick Jr. of Arlington; three daughters Mary L. Haglund of Houston, Tex., Sherry L. Thompson of San Antonio and Joanne of Arlington; a brother James of Washington, and two sisters Catherine Duncan and Elizabeth, both of New Haven, Conn.

ALEXIS EVERETT POST ' 2 2

Mr. Alexis E. Post died 6 April in his home at Atherton, Calif. Services were held in Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford, with interment in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.

Mr. Post was born in Vladivostok, Russia, and came to the United States at the age of three. After resigning from the Naval Academy in Nov. 1920, he attended the University of California at Berkeley and in 1924 received a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.

He spent five years with Standard Oil Com-

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pany of California before he became involved in the lumber business. In 1936 Mr. Post was a founding partner of the business development firm of James Dole and Associates, which is now Post, Goff and Associates, of San Francisco. He was a co-founder and president of the Chemical Process Company of Redwood City, Calif., from 1938 to 1962 and also served as president of the Buffelen Manufacturing Company of Tacoma, Wash., for seven years. President of Post, Goff and Associates at the time of his death, Mr. Post was also president of Lathan Manufacturing Company of Redwood City and a director of several companies.

He is survived by his widow Janet of 38 Barry Lane, Atherton, Ca. 94025; two sons Anthony and Sheridan Post; two daughters Victoria Sant and Alexandra Post; three stepchildren Barrett Randick Jr., Nelson and Wilson Randick; two brothers Serafin and Leo Post, and a sister Valerie Post, all of California.

FRANK ELLIOTT SHOUP JR. ' 2 3

Capt. Frank E. Shoup Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 15 May in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md., after a short illness. Services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with simple military honors.

Capt. Shoup was born in Dallas, Tex., attended Army-Navy Preparatory School of Washington, D. C, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1923. After several tours at sea, he returned to the Academy as an instructor in the Engineering and Aeronautics Department.

Capt. Shoup had duty in the BORIE, the ARIZONA,

and

in

the

MINNEAPOLIS,

and

was

executive officer of the ASTORIA when it was sunk during the battle of Savo Island. He had staff duty with Commander, Transportation Division, Amphibious Force, South Pacific Force, commanded the CLERMONT from 1945 to 1946, and had several tours with the Bureau of Naval Personnel and in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations. Capt.

Shoup was chief of staff with the Sixth Naval District when he was retired in July 1953. Among other awards, he held the Commendation Medal and the Purple Heart.

Having received a Master's degree from George Washington University, Capt.

Shoup taught mathematics in the Fairfax County public schools from 1956 to 1966.

Survivors include his widow Muriel of 1503 Oakcrest Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302; two sons Dr. Frank Shoup III of Arlington, Va., and Dr. Donald Shoup of Los Angeles, Calif; a brother Howard of Los Angeles, and a sister Mrs. Joseph Kendall of Dallas, Tex. 63

CLYDE MARCUS JENSEN '25

Capt. Clyde M. Jensen, U S N ( R e t ) , died on 18 April in (5ood Samaritan Hospital, Corvallis, Ore., of cancer complicated by pneumonia. Following a private service in the Chapel of the McHenry Funeral Home, interment was held in the Williamette National Cemetery of Portland.

Capt. Jensen, born in Ypsilanti, Mich., was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1925. Sea duty included the USS MAHAN, CHESTER and during World War II,

command of the ERICSSON and Destroyer Division 20. He also commanded Destroyer Squadron 46, the U S S DIXIE and in 1951

assumed command of the Destroyer Squadron One in the Korean area. Shore duty included several naval stations and a tour as professor of naval science at Oregon State University from June 1948 to June 1951.

Capt. Jensen was retired in July 1955. Among other awards he held the Bronze Star Medal.

Capt. Jensen was assistant professor of engineering at Oregon State College at Corvallis until 1963 when he was appointed assistant to the Registrar, a position which he held at the time of his death.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy of n i l North Eleventh St., Corvallis 97330, and two sisters Mrs. Ted Braford of Wyoming, Mich., and Mrs. Carl Gruber of New York.

HENRI de BALATHIER CLAIBORNE ' 2 6

Capt Henri deB. Claiborne, USN ( R e t ) , died on 5 May in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md. Graveside services were held in Arlington National Cemetery.

Capt. Claiborne, born in New Orleans, La., was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1926. His first sea duty was aboard the USS TULSA operating with the Special Service Squadron, which included his command of the landing force from the TULSA in Barra Rio Grande, Nicaragua in 1927; he also served in the HELENA on South China patrol during the Wang-Ching Wei Revolution. He served as a Japanese language officer at the American Embassy at Tokyo, Japan, and naval intelligence officer with the Eleventh Naval District at San Pedro, Calif.

Assigned to the USS OMAHA, Capt. Claiborne participated in the evacuation of American refugees from Lisbon, Portugal, in 1940 and while on South Atlantic patrol, in the capture of the German ship ODENWALD masquerading as an American merchant vessel.

In Aug. 1942 he was transferred to the Navy Department, Washington, D. C , as a member of the Joint Intelligence Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He served on the staff of Commander Seventh Fleet and was retired in Jan. 1947. Among other awards Capt.

Claiborne held the Legion of Merit, the Commendation Medal, and Special Breast Order of Pao Ting, by the National Government of China.

Survivors include his widow Harriot of "Small House," Center Cross, Va. 22437.

FRANCIS JAMES DONAHUE ' 2 6

LCol. Francis J. Donahue, USAR (Ret.), died 17 March in Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz. Interment was held in Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wise.

LCol. Donahue, born in Milwaukee, was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1926 and served in the Navy until Aug. 1928.

In 1938 he joined Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company of West Allis, Wise. During World War II he entered the Army and had duty in Western Europe as a member of the (Toast .Artillery Corps until 1946; he 64

was thereafter a member of the Army Reserve-ready until 1965 when he retired as a lieutenant colonel.

Returning to Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company after the war, LCol. Donahue was an engineer and a training program executive before he retired in 1965.

A member of the American Legion and of the Military Order of World Wars, LCol. Donahue also helped found the Milwaukee chapter of the USNA Alumni Association in 1930, was a founder and a president of the Elm Grove Taxpayers Association, Inc. of Wise, and was the first civil defense director of Elm Grove.

He is survived by his widow Mildred of 6310 E. Quartz Mt. Rd., Scottsdale, Az. 85251.

MILTON THEODORE DAYTON '27

RAdm. Milton T. Dayton, USN (Ret.), died on 9 March in Kaiser Foundation Hospital at Sacramento, Calif. Interment was held in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

RAdm. Dayton, born in Grindstone City, Mich., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1927 and reported to USS MELVILLE.

He participated in the Nicaraugan campaign in the ROCHESTER and in the first two Aleutian Island survey expeditions aboard the KINGFISHER.

In

1935 he reported

to

the

Postgraduate School at Annapolis to study hydrography.

During World War II, RAdm. Dayton served in the USS SIMS, was involved with education at San Diego and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and commanded the USS IZARD until 1945. He commanded Destroyer Division 128, SubGroup One with Texas Reserve Fleet, and then Survey Group Two aboard the TANNER on a survey expedition to Labrador and the east coast of Mexico. Inspector of recruiting with the Seventh Area at Dallas, Tex., until 1952, he then commanded Destroyer Squadron One during the Korean campaign. RAdm. Dayton was assistant chief of staff with the Fourteenth Naval District before becoming deputy chief of staff for Naval Reserve with the Twelfth Naval District. Following his retirement in July 1957, he was an instructor of math at lolani School, Hawaii.

Among other awards RAdm. Dayton held a Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" and gold star, and a Commendation Medal with combat "V." His survivors include his widow Isabelle of 4901 Royal Villa Dr., Sacramento, Ca. 95841.

DONALD WESLEY GLADNEY ' 3 0

RAdm. Donald W. Gladney, USN (Ret.), died 3 March in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md. Services were held at Fairfax, Va., and at Lewisville, Ark., with interment in Lewisville.

RAdm. Gladney was born in Paris, Tex., and attended the University of Arkansas before graduating from the Naval Academy

duty on the Operations Coordinating Board at Washington, D. C. Attached to the office of Chief of Naval Operations, RAdm. Gladney headed the Western Hemisphere Branch from 1946 to 1949, was special assistant of the International Affairs Division from 1950 to 1952, and directed the Investigations and Administrative Inspections Division until his retirement in Nov. 1959. He also served on the Stassen Disarmament Committee. Among other awards, he held the Presidendal Unit Citation, the Silver Star Medal and the Bronze Star Medal.

Survivors include his widow Ruth of 4124 Orchard Dr., Fairfax, Va. 22030; two stepchildren Wilson M. Black at State College, Pa., and Mrs. Susanna B. Gould of Wyckoff, N. J., and three brothers Henry H. of Magnolia, Ark., Jack T. of Phoenix and Robert L. Gladney of Hope, Ark. FREDERICK VANTYNE HOLBROOK HILLES '30

RAdm. Frederick V. H. Hilles, USN ( R e t ) , died 16 April in Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, Calii. A memorial service was held in the Station Chapel, Treasure Island, followed by a service in Ft. Myer Chapel and interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

RAdm. Hilles, born in Chicago, 111., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1930 and reported to the U S S IDAHO. During the war he was executive officer in the MAURY which was decorated for action in the Southwest Pacific, and for services as commander of the PUTM.^N in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V." RAdm. Hilles was deputy director of operations for the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project (now DASA) at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, N. M., until 1954 when he assumed command of the CALVERT and participated in the Indo-China "Passage to Freedom"; he was awarded the Commendation Medal while the ship received the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation. He was designated a naval ordnance engineer in 1958, then served as chief of staff for Adantic Fleet Amphibious Training Command.

As commander Destroyer Flotilla Four, RAdm. Hilles commanded the Project Mercury Recovery Force which made the first U. S. astronaut recovery. He served as assistant chief for Pacific Missile Range and Astronautics, Bureau of Naval Weapons, and for services as commander of the Military Sea Transportation Service Pacific Area, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

During his career, RAdm. Hilles successfully organized the Pacific Fleet Gunnery and Torpedo School at Pearl Harbor and

in 1930 and reporting to USS RALEIGH. A

Rhodes Scholar, he received a Bachelor's degree from Oxford University in 1933; he also attended the Imperial Defense College at London, England, from 1952 to 1953.

During World War II, RAdm. Gladney was on the staff' of Commander Cruiser Division Six and was navigator of the SAN FRANCISCO; in 1945 he became chief of staff of Cruiser Division Three. He commanded the

CANISTEO and

the

DEUEL, was

military

assistant to the deputy assistant Secretary of Defense from 1955 to 1956, and had staff

Frederick Vantyne Holbrook Hilles '30 SHIPMATE

tlic Commander in Chief I'acilily at the Xaval .\cademy during the war, and in 1940 the new .\tlantic Fleet Gunfire Support School at Little Creek, \^a., where he designed and built the Supporting Arms Evaluator. He also commanded Destroyer Division 22 and Amphibious Squadron Five.

After retiring from the service in July 1965, R.\dm. Hilles was chairman of Sea Scouts, San Francisco Bay .-^rea Council. .Active in alumni aft'airs, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the USN.A. .\lumni Association from 1959 to 1962.

His survivors include his widow Genevieve of 1905 Broadway, San Francisco, Ca. 94109; a daughter Mrs. Diane H. Clay of Ft. Meade, Md.; three brothers; two sisters, and three grandchildren.

RUSSELL LLOYD ' 3 0

BGen. Russell Lloyd, USMC (Ret.), died 27 March at Makawao, Maui, Hi., of a heart attack. Graveside services were held in the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Makawao, with full military honors.

BGen. Lloyd was born in New York City, N. Y., and was graduated from the Naval .\cademy in 1930. Commissioned in the Marine Corps, he had various assignments before

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commanding a Marine Detachment aboard USS NORTHAMPTON. Serving with the Second Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force Pacific from 1940 to 1944, he was in the Marine Expeditionary Force in Iceland and in the Division sent to Guadalcanal in 1942, and he engaged in the heavy ground fighting of the Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian operations. Among other awards, he received the Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit with combat "V," Bronze Star Medal with combat "V," and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Following the war, BGen. Lloyd served at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va., and was an instructor at the Troop Training Unit, Naval Amphibious Command, Coronado, Calif.; a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he also served in the Joint Logistic Plans Group of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was chief of staff for Fleet Marine Force Pacific and for Marine Corps Recruit Depot before being transferred to Camp Pendleton as special services officer. He was retired in Aug. 1959.

An alumnus of The Peddie School, Hightstown, N. J., BGen. Lloyd was honored by the school in 1965 for outstanding achievement in his chosen career. Living in Hawaii, he was a director of the Haleakala Ranch and Dairy.

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Survivors include his widow Gav of Box 185, Makawao, Hi. 96768; a son'Maj. R. Lloyd Jr., U S M C ; a daughter Mary P. Lloyd; two stepdaughters Evelyn Harrison and Mrs. Lorna H. Paapanen; a stepson Peyton Harrison Jr., and seven grandchildren.

RAY EDWARD MALPASS ' 3 0

RAdm. Ray E. Malpass, USN ( R e t ) , died on 15 April in the Naval Hospital at Orlando, Fla. Services were held in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, followed by graveside military services in Palm Cemetery.

R.'N.dm. Malpass, born in Albany, N. Y., attended Yale University and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1930 and reported to the USS OKLAHOMA. After completing training at the Submarine School, New London, he served in the USS S-16 and the IDAHO, then studied naval engineering at the Postgraduate School at Annapolis. In 1938 he reported to the AYLWIN of which he assumed command in Jan. 1943 ; he later commanded the ROBINSON and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" for his services as ship commander during the war.

Following the war, RAdm. Malpass commanded Destroyer Division 102 and served on the staff of Commander Destroyers, Atlantic Fleet, before attending the Naval War College at Newport From 1950 to 1952 he headed the Intelligence Staff in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, and then commanded the ACHERNAR and later the MACON ; he had staff duty with Commander Military Sea Transportation Service, Atlantic Area, as chief of Staff and aide until 1958. He was head of plans and policy division on his second tour in the Joint Staff Office, Joint Chiefs of Staff, before he was retired in Aug. 1959.

Executive director of Central Florida Development Committee and member of the Planning and Zoning Board, RAdm. Malpass was active in many civic organizations including the Boy Scouts of America. In 1969 he was awarded the Good Government Award

by Maitland Jaycees.

Survivors include his widow Marie of 251 W. Ventris Ave., Maitland, Fl. 32751; a son George and a daughter Rae, also of Maitland.

BENJAMIN CORNELIUS FULGHUM ' 3 4

Capt. Benjamin C. Fulghum, USN (Ret.), died on 23 April in San Jose, Calif. He was buried in Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Calif., with full military honors.

Capt. Fulghum, born in Augusta, Ga., was graduated from the Naval Academy in May 1934 and was assigned to the U S S NEW YORK and then the SOUTHARD. Based at Pearl Harbor from 1938 to 1944, he served in the MINNEAPOLIS and participated in nine major operations before returning to the Academy as an instructor in the Gunnery Department He commanded the CASA GRANDE and

the

LEFFEY, and

for

command

of the RENSHAW while participating in the Korean conflict, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V." Capt. Fulghum served with the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project at Sandia Base, Albuquerque, N. M., and with the Special Weapons Unit, Pacific, before becoming Base Operations officer at Pearl Harbor. After commanding the UVALDE and the PARICUTIN. he was Inspector General of Western Sea Frontier at Treasure Island and was retired in July 1960. Among other awards, he held the Commendation Medal.

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Capt. Fulghum was employed by Lockheed at the time of his death.

Surviving are his widow Mary Elizabeth of 225 W. Brokaw Rd., San Jose, Ca. 95110; two sons Charles of San Jose and Benjamin of Anaheim; a daughter Mrs. Elizabeth McLellan of Vallejo, and eleven grandchildren.

DONALD ALBERT NIENSTEDT ' 3 4

Cdr. Donald A. Nienstedt, USN ( R e t ) , died on 30 April at Arcadia, Calif., of a heart attack.

Cdr. Nienstedt, born in Yuma, Ariz., was graduated from the Naval Academy in May 1934, when he resigned from the service and joined the Naval Reserve. He worked for various civilian companies including the Union Oil Company of California aboard tankers.

Called to active duty in Oct. 1940, Cdr. Nienstedt had duty in the USS PLOVER in 1941, and commanded the AMETHYST, a converted yacht, and the ENGSTROM. 'While in command of the STRAUS, he participated in the battles of Saipan, the Philippine Islands and Okinawa, and commanded Destroyer Division 65.

Transferring to the Navy in June 1946, Cdr. Nienstedt attended the General Line School at Newport and Damage Control School at Treasure Island, before duty in the TARAWA during a round-the-world cruise. He served with the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit at Villanova College and commanded the CASA GRANDE

until 1952 when he reported for instruction at the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk. Cdr. Nienstedt served with the Commander Amphibious Atlantic staff, and was retired in Sept. 1957.

Cdr. Nienstedt was employed by the Avionics Division of Aerojet General Corporation of Azusa, Calif.

A Life Member of the U S N A Alumni Association, Cdr. Nienstedt was also a member of the Institute of Radio Engineers and of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, and held a Master Marine License.

Survivors include his widow Winifred of 949 Encanto Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007.

JOSEPH FRANCIS HOLZBAUER '45

Col. Joseph F. Holzbauer, USMC, died on 31 March in the Naval Hospital at Quantico, Va. Memorial services were held at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico and interment took place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, Pa. Col. Holzbauer, born in Lancaster, served in the Marine Corps for two years before 65

lie attended the Naval Academy; he was graduated in June 1944, with the class of 1945. Commissioned in the Marine Corps, he served with the First Battalion, Seventh Marines at Okinawa, had a tour at Nashville, Tenn., with the Marine Corps Reserve and commanded a Marine Detachment aboard the USS LEYTE. He served with the U. S. Naval Advisory Group in Korea and in 1960 reported to Headquarters, Defense Atomic Support Agency.

During his third tour at Camp Lejeune, N. C , Col. Holzbauer commanded the Second Battalion, Second Marines, in 1964. After instruction at N A T O Defense College and a tour with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe at Paris, France, he served with Headquarters and Service Company, Third Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam. Having had duty at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, from 1956 to 1960, he returned in Oct. 1968 as chief of the Academic Department, Education Center.

Among other awards. Col. Holzbauer held the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and Legion of Merit with combat "V." He is survived by his widow Joan and three children Beth, Blaise and Remy of Quarters 344, MCB, Quantico, Va. 22134.

J O H N BRADEN BAILEY '46

action officer in the Operations Directorate, Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prior to his illness.

Survivors include his widow Harriet of 1322 Banquo Court, McLean, Va. 22101; and two children John and Harriet, of the home.

DONALD EDWARD O I L M A N ' 4 7

Col. Donald E. Oilman, USMC, died on 4 April in the Army Tripler General Hospital at Honolulu, Hi., of a heart attack. Services were held at Hawaii and at Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

A native of Jersey City, N. J., Col. Oilman enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1941 and participated in five major engagements in the Pacific; he was awarded the Purple Heart. After graduating from the Naval Academy in June 1946, vi'ith the class of 1947 and receiving a commission in the Marine Corps, he served in Korea and Japan, taught chemistry at the Naval Academy and served with the Sixth Marines at Camp Lejeune, N. C. He served at Portsmouth, Oh., with the Marine Corps Reserve until 1958 when he became deputy comptroller for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S. C. After Col. Oilman received a Master's degree from George Washington University in 1962 and duty at Marine Corps Headquarters, he served in Vietnam with the First Marine Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V." In 1966 he reported to Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, where he was deputy comptroller at the time of his death.

Survivors include his widow Margaret whose address is c/o Mrs. H. T. Cooney, 622 Hort St., Westfield, N. J. 07090; two children Kathleen K. and Mark E.; his mother Mrs. Alice V. Oilman of 70 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 07304; five brothers, and a sister.

He sewed at various Air Training Command bases, vvas a radar operator with a Supreme i Allied Command refueling crevif, and served 'i at Okinawa. After four years as an instructor at Mather Air Force Base, Calif., Capt !

Jaffurs earned a Master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He I was assigned to the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, before retiring from the Air | Force in July 1963. !

Following retirement, Capt. Jaffurs joined IBM of Dayton, Oh., as a data process sys- I tems engineer.

He is survived by his widow Noralie and two daughters Jennifer and Alexa of 2914 ' Locke Dr., Fairborn, Oh. 45324; his parents Mr. and Mrs. James J. Jaffurs of 903 Center St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221; three brothers, i and three sisters. j CARL JERROLD PETERSON '58

LCdr. Carl J. Peterson, USN, was killed in action on 2 April while on a river patrol on Vam Co Dong River, South Vietnam.

Services were held in Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

LCdr. Peterson, born in New York City, attended Severn School of Severna Park and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1958. After a tour in the USS

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MCCAFFERY, he

<

reported to the

ARNEB and

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Capt. John B. Bailey, USN, died on 28 April in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md., following surgery. Memorial services were held in the Navy Chapel, Naval Security Station at Washington, D. C , followed by interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif.

Born in Ada, Okla., Capt. Bailey attended East Central College at Ada, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1945, with the class of 1946; he then reported to the USS ARKANSAS. He was designated as

a naval aviator in Dec. 1948 and assigned to Transport Squadron 21. A graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif., he received a Master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1955 and later attended the Naval War College at Newport, R. I. Capt. Bailey served with VAH-6 at the Naval Air Station, San Diego, and had staff duty with Commander Naval Air Pacific.

He was program manager of the U. S. Naval Space Surveillance System in the Bureau of Weapons, commander of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 33 at the Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, and air officer aboard the USS YORKTOWN until Feb. 1966.

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Mr. Charles L. Suit III of Laurel, Md., died 12 Feb. of a heart attack. He was buried in Temple, Tex. A native of Alvord, Tex., Mr. Suit was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1948 and entered the Supply Corps. He attended the Naval Supply Corps School at Bayonne, had sea duty in the USS RANDALL and the HAWKINS, and was traffic officer at the Naval Gun Factory at Washington, D. C. Following his resignation from the naval service in Feb. 1955 as a lieutenant, Mr. Suit became a division field representative for Gulf Oil Corporation at Philadelphia, Pa.; at the time of his death he was a district manager with the company at Baltimore.

Survivors include his widow Delphine at Steward Tower Apt. 1008, 200 Ft. Meade Rd., Laurel, Md. 20810; his mother Mrs. C. L. Suit and a sister, both of Fort Worth, Tex. CARL CHARLES JAFFURS '51

Capt. Carl C. Jaffurs, U S A F ( R e t ) , died 9 March in University Hospital, Columbus, Oh. Services were held in the United Methodist Church of Fairborn, Oh., and in the Ft. Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

Capt. Jaffurs, born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1951. Commissioned in the Air Force, he reported to Greenville Air Force Base, Miss.

Carl Jerrold Peterson '58

participated in a resupply mission to the Antarctic. LCdr. Peterson served with the Ships Characteristics Board in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations until 1964 when he was assigned staff duty with Commander Middle East Force. He was operations officer in the OGDEN conducting amphibious landings in Vietnam before he took command of River Patrol Squadron 57 with Commander River Patrol Flotilla Five, Vietnam, in Jan. 1969.

Among other awards he held the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V." Survivors include his parents Capt Carl A. Peterson, U S N (Ret.) '29, and Mrs. Peterson of Maplebrook Rd., RD 1, Tuxedo Park, N. Y.. 10987, and two sisters Miriam and Carolyn, both of Long Beach, Calif.

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LCdr. Ernest J. Ehlers, USN, died 3 April in an aircraft accident near Luray, Va. Memorial services were held in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

LCdr. Ehlers was born in Pottsville, Pa.i attended Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa., and enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1953; SHIPMATE

Among other awards, Lt. Anders held the Navy Unit Commendation awarded the GOLDSBOROUGH, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" and the Navy .\chievement Medal with combat "V," posthumously.

He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Anders of 319 E. Sixth St., Grand Rapids, Mn. 55744.

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Ernest John Ehlers '59

he was graduated from the Naval Academy with the class of 1959. He received his wings in Dec. 1960 at New Iberia, La., and a Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1966.

His assignments included training with Air .\nti-Submarine Squadrons 30 at Key West, Fla., and 31 at Quonset Point, R. I., and with .Attack Squadron 42; he also served as project officer in the Office of Naval Research. Stationed at the Naval Air Station at Oceana, LCdr. Ehlers was attached to .\ttack Squadron 35 at the time of the accident.

Survivors include his wddow Joanne of 3604 Prince Andrew Lane, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452; a son John Ernest; three daughters Mary, Judianne and Charlene; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Ehlers of 1262 Mt. Hope Ave., Pottsville, Pa. 17901, and two brothers Allan and Bernard Ehlers.

Lt. Donald G. Droz, USN, was killed in action on 12 April when his craft came under enemy fire on the Rach Guong Keo Canal, South Vietnam. Services were held in the Methodist Church at Rich Hill, Mo., followed by interment in Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, with military rites.

Lt. Droz, born in Nevada, Mo., was valedictorian of his class at Rich Hill High School and attended the University of Missouri as a pre-medical student; he was graduated from the Naval Academy in the top five percent of the class of 1966. After a tour aboard the USS LITTLE ROCK in the Medi-

terranean area, he returned to the United States for special training in the operation of the Swift Patrol boats. As commander of a patrol boat in Vietnam since June 1968,

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Survivors include his widow Paulette and two sons Robert III and Charles of 127 Smith Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Huie Sr. of 4417 Romlon, Beltsville, Md. 20705, and his grandmother Mrs. Charles Rutherford, also of Beltsville.

L t ( j g ) Hal C. Castle Jr., USN, was killed in action on 28 April when the helicopter gunship he was copiloting was shot down near Mor Hoa, South Vietnam. A memorial service was held in Park Place United Methodist Church, Norfolk, Va. L t ( j g ) Castle was born in Washington, D. C , attended Norfolk Academy and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1967.

He had flight training at Pensacola, Fla., and was designated a naval aviator in Nov. 1968. After further training, Lt.(jg) Castle reported to Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three at Vung Tau, Vietnam, in March.

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he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in March for performance of duty in supporting and drawing fire from another Swift boat in trouble. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of lieutenant.

Survivors include his widow Judith and a daughter Tracy of 2 Alton Dr., Berthel Park, Pa. 15102; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Droz of 301 Elm St., Rich Hill, Mo. 64779; a brother Paul; a sister Janie, and his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Jennings.

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Robert Leroy Anders '64

Vietnam with HMM-263, MAG-16, First Marine Air Wing, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of captain.

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Lt. Robert L. Anders, USN, died 2 Feb. in the 483rd Army Evacuation Hospital at Long Binh, South Vietnam, as a result of an automobile accident near Vung Tau. Services were held in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Grand Rapids, Minn., with interment in Itasca Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Lt. Anders was born in Grand Rapids and attended Itasca Junior -College for a year.

He won a Block "N" in lightweight crew at the Naval Academy before he was graduated in 1964. After teaching in Weapons and Technical Information at Mare Island, Calif., he served as registered publications officer, then A S W and weapons officer aboard the USS GOLDSBOROUGH, operating off Vietnam. In Aug. 1968 he reported to Commander Coastal Surveillance Center at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, as staff watch officer.

Robert Dotson Huie, Jr., '66

Capt. Robert D. Huie Jr., USMC, was killed in action on 19 April near Thuong Due in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam; he was co-pilot of a helicopter on a medical evacuation mission when the craft was hit by enemy fire and crashed. Services and interment were held in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

Born in Little Rock, Ark., Capt Huie entered the Naval Academy in June 1961 and was graduated from the Academy with the class of 1966. Commissioned in the Marine Corps, he attended Marine Corps Basic School at Quantico, Va., then had flight training at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla., where he earned his wings. In Jan. 1969 Capt. Huie reported for duty in

He is survived by his widow Julia of 160 Hawthorne Dr., Danville, Va. 24541; his parents Capt. Hal C. Castle Sr., U S N '44, and Mrs. Castle of 153 Chester St., Norfolk, Va. 23503; two brothers William of the University of Virginia and Christopher, USNA '72; a sister Katherine of Mary Washington College; his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Shelton of Washington, and his paternal grandmother Mrs. Helen M. Castle of San Gabriel, Calif.

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ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS BALTIMORE The final spring meeting on 20 May in Bernie Lee's Penn Hotel, Towson, was enjoyed by members and their ladies. RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald Jr., USN (Ret.) '21, executive director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, was guest speaker.

New officers are: pres., Capt. J. S. Harper '22 (tel.: 252-9323) ; vice pres., Cdr. C. R. Lamdin '21; treas., Mr. John Davis '24, and sec'y, RAdm. W. T. Doyle '30 (tel.: 6653124).

BOSTON The annual meeting with the election of officers for the year 1969-1970 was held on 13 May at the Officers' Club, Charlestown Naval Shipyard. The nominating committee submitted the following slate: pres., George Street III '38; vice-pres., Richard Belt '43; treas., Monroe DuffiU '27; sec'y, G. Gilbert Tallau '56; national trustee (one year), Thomas Suddath '38, and local trustee (three years), Walter Toner '43.

Guest speaker VAdm. Richard G. Colbert, USN '37, president of the Naval War College, Newport, R. I., discussed "Strategic Implications of the Changing Balance of Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;USA vs. USSR." Admiral Colbert had been scheduled to speak at the March meeting, but was unable to attend because of a snowstorm.

CORONADO The 103rd birthday of Admiral Richard H. Jackson '87 was celebrated on 10 May in Coronado. VAdm. Fitzhugh Lee '26, chapter president, conveyed the esteem, affection and best wishes of all Navy Academy alumni to the Admiral who was "chipper and happy."

The subject of the 10 April meeting was recruitment of naval officer candidates through the Naval Academy, NROTC, JNROTC, and aviation programs. The speakers included Capt. K. W. Montz, USNR (Ret.), Cdr. Whitney Lee, and LCdr. Raymond Hall, all of whom are engaged in the administration of these programs. The speeches and the following lively discussion revealed the serious complexity of today's military recruitment.

To generate interest in the Navy at the high school level, VAdm. Murphy '22 volunteered to coordinate the collection and distribution of books on naval subjects from all donors in the area.

It was a pleasure to have Beanie Jarrett '22 join us. One of his awe-stricken proteges approached him and said, "Admiral, sir, you have always been one of my greatest admirers !" The doubletake by Beanie would have put Jackie Gleason to shame.

Those attending the meeting were: Rosania '44, Clark '23, Robins '34, Munns '46, Moring '31, Clark '39, Brandley '29, Barnhart, Murphy '22, Mills, Ellis '22, Callahan '26, Boileau '26, Fleming '36, Leslie '26, LCol. Patton, Swain '14, Don Curtis '18, Gannon '31, Ward '23, Anderson '23, Gillespie '12, Jarrett '22, Huffman '22, Cooper '27, Chapman '23, Hall '31, Bailey '24, Sloat '30, Ekstrom '24, Hurst '24, Gerth '26, Whiting '26, Larson '25, Simpson '35, Leeman '34, Ross '35, Townsend '20, Miller '21, Zimanski '38, Baughman '07, Smiley '23, Storrs '23, Hiland '17, Bemis '39, Cheatham '52, Maxwell '45, Luongo '30, Long '25, Fitzhugh Lee '26, Cole '36, Monroe '33, Rankin '37, Dowden '25, and Pray '33.

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MILWAUKEE A dinner-dance was held on 25 April in the Tumblebrook Country Club, west of Milwaukee. Those attending were: Bob and Jane Anderson '33, Jim and Carolyn Arnold '56, John and Joy Camp '49, Mark and Gerry Camp '46, Ted and Susie Cheney '58, Skeet and Mike Eaton '44, Jon and Helga Graf '60, Arnold and Dorothy Jakel '38, Denny and Pati Joyce '60, Van and Nancy Liacopoulos '62, Barney and Ceata Thielges '43, and Jim and Virginia Wheeler '45.

The chapter participated in the Navy Day Program at St. John's Military Academy at Delafield, Wise, where RAdm. H. A. Renken, Commandant of the Ninth Naval District, reviewed the parade.

A picnic at the home of James Wheeler '45 on North Lake is scheduled to take place in late July.

Any alumni who have recently arrived in the Milwaukee area are urged to contact the president Ted Cheney '58 at Oconomowoc. Wise, telephone: 567-2419.

NEW YORK Sixty-five members and guests attended the 15 April luncheon at the Williams Club; this was one of the finest monthly meetings in our chapter's history. RAdm. Chester A. Nimitz Jr., USN (Ret.) '36, currently president and chief executive officer of PerkinElmer Corp., gave an outstanding talk on second careers following successful careers in the service.

The officer, eligible for voluntary retirement, must decide between pursuing his service career further, or seeking a second

career. Chester discussed some of the different rewards and tribulations both of a service career and a second career in industry. For those who embark upon a second career, he recommended an approach from the bottom to learn the language and foundation, and rebuild his confidence, then the unique decision-making and leadership traits developed by a successful naval officer should propel the individual to the highest levels of industry. It requires the same kind of hard work, demonstrated capability and initiative needed to attain success in the Navy. "But if your idea of success in a second career is merely to supplement your retired pay," he said, "then you better forget it because it takes a lot more drive than that."

Chester's outstanding success in a highly competitive industry, coupled with that of his career in the Navy until his voluntary retirement in 1957, certainly gives strong weight to his views on second careers.

Dave Martineau '33, president of the chapter, welcomed the gathering and made some pertinent remarks about the military and the attacks being made against it. We as Naval Academy people have a desire and a responsibility to protect our heritage.

If you live in the New York-New Jersey area, take the time to join us for luncheon on the third Tuesday of each month and support your association which will then be better able to render the support it should to the Naval Academy and the Navy. Call Dave Martineau at 212-757-5860 or Howard Berkowitz '59 at 201-653-5349, for information.

SAN FRANCISCO The class of '21 has presented the chapter with a handsome custom-designed gavel and sound board of mahogany with an appropriate inscription on a silver label. Our

San Francisco-Peninsula combined dinner. In the receiving line were RAdm. J. A. Robbins (not shown).

Peninsula chapter president, Mrs. J. A. Robbins, RAdm. James L. Holloway, Ml, the speaker, Mrs. L. B. McCuddin, RAdm. McCuddin, Commandant 12th Naval District, Mrs. H. J. Armstrong, RAdm. Armstrong, San Francisco chapter president.

Mrs. David D. Hawkins is being greeted.

Seen at the San Francisco-Peninsula dinner party.

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thanks to '21 and to that master designer and craftsman, Charlie Roland.

The last meeting of the fiscal year held on 4 June in the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club included the election of officers and a general business meeting. A chapter recruitment program, with (jordo Ehrman as chairman, has picked up 27 new members, so far.

SAN FRANC/SCO-PEN/NSULA The San Francisco and Peninsula chapters held a joint reception-dinner on 3 May in the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, Treasure Island, honoring RAdm. James L. Holloway III, USN, C V A ( N ) Coordinator, Office of CNO. RAdm. L. B. McCuddin, USN, Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, and Mrs. McCuddin were also our guests.

A delightful cocktail reception was followed by an excellent dinner. Under direction of Capt. William Walker, USN, CO of the

Naval Station, the club management had done a wonderful job. Heinie Armstrong '27, pres. of the S F chapter, noted that of the 143 assembled stalwart members, wives and distinguished guests, we were complimented by two vice admirals, T. D. Ruddock Jr. '14 and F. C. Dennebrink '17, ten rear admirals, and a comely group of widows. He urged alumni to help recruit suitable candidates for the Academy and the NROTC program. Joe Robbins, pres. of the Peninsula chaper, followed with greetings from his chapter.

RAdm. Holloway gave an excellent and inspiring talk on the "Carrier Operations Off Vietnam." This included an excellent appraisal and timely praise of the naval aviators who have and continue to give excellent performance in the Vietnam actions.

The combined meeting was a tremendous success and it is hoped that we will have many more gatherings of this nature.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Guest speaker Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, USN '33, CNO, covered a wide variety of topics at the 16 April meeting held in the Army-Navy Town Club. His detailed discussion included naval personnel, modernization of ships and aircraft, Vietnam, today's press coverage and the ABM. He stated one of our primary if not most crucial problems was officer retention which was at a very low peak. More than 160 alumni attended the meeting and were well rewarded.

Admiral George Anderson '27, the outgoing president, presided over the last luncheon of the year held on 21 May in the Army-Navy Town Club. Honored at the meeting was VAdm. Jerry Land '02, who was an outstanding athlete and who played a large part in our maritime construction program for World War II.

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