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

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Director of Publications ROY C. SMITH, III, '34 Capt. USNR (Ret.)

January, 1972

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Executive Secretary JO LAGATTUTA Editorial Assistant A N N DONALDSON

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Homecoming 1971

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Midv/atch Log窶年ew Year's Day

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The Alumni Assembly

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A Few Inches From The Yard

Defense

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Advanced Degree Acquirements, USNA Classes of 1949-1958

by Capt. Wesley E. Lindsey, Jr., USN Questions

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Capitol Hill

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Athletics

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Lucky Bag of Books

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Sea Breezes

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Chapter News

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

b. Annual Midshipman Award—The Board approved, with the concurrence of the Superintendent, an annual award of $1,000 together with an appropriate citation and trophy to '"that midshipman of the graduating class zvho best exemplifies the ideals and traditions of the naval service and zvho best combines outstanding leadership and professionalism, academic distinction and athletic achievement." The first N A A A award will be made at the Commendation Parade during June Week of 1972, separately from the usual Prize and Awards Ceremony in the Field House. This is the largest single award offered for competition, but it is also the only one that combines leadership, academics and team sports—three hallmarks of a potentially outstanding officer—as basic criteria.

c. Naval Academy Alumni Award—The Board approved in principle a similar $1,000 award, but not necessarily anniial, for an "alumnus who has made a most significant contribution to the Nation, thus reflecting credit upon the Naval Academy."

The first consideration for this award will be in 1973, with questions of eligibility requirements, methods of nomination and selection to be developed for adoption at the spring meeting of the Board. d. Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference—Continued the annual appropriation of not more than $2,500 to N A F A C with the commitment for the Association to solicit additional support funds from industry and foundations. Regardless of the importance of these conferences each year, the Academy cannot operate them on appropriated funds and their success has been primarily the result of this support from the Alumni Association. e. New Alumni Chapters—The new Chapter at Jacksonville, Florida was approved for certification by the National Association. Chapters at Pensacola, Florida and the Virginia Peninsula were reported organized and others are getting underway at Norfolk, Virginia; Sacramento, California; and in Hawaii. f. Group Travel Program—The Board approved a trial run of a European tour for Alumni Association members to test whether or not there is sufficient interest to warrant developing a full tour program such as those conducted by many other alumni associations. The initial offering will be in the Washington-Baltimore-Annapolis area, which has the highest concentration of members, with further developments pending results of that test. g. Recognition of Blue and Gold Officers—The President, in the name of the Association, presented to Captain Brady, Naval Academy Candidate Guidance- Officer, five plaques to be awarded to the outstanding Blue and Gold Officer in each recruiting area and ten letters of commendation for exemplary performance. One of the ten letters was personally presented to Captain C. T u r n e r Joy. a member of the Board of Trustees, by Admiral Anderson during the meeting.

Board meeting in the restored ballroom.

Turner Joy receives a letter of commendation.

T h e Alumni Association's Board of Trustees met in Alumni House, the first formal group meeting in the house since the 7 July fire, on 20-21 October 1971—just too late for this report to make the December Shipmate. Several important matters were discussed at length and referred to committees or deferred for further study. These included revision of the By-Laws to insure more equitable representation of all geographic, year and service groups on the Board of Trustees, the desirability of an Associate Member category and eligibility therefor, special membership dues for the graduating class, the fee for Life Membership, and how to increase the percentages both of members among eligible alumni and of members who contribute or participate in alumni affairs.

T h e major items of business approved in principle or for action were as follows : a. Restoration and Renovation of Facilities—Most of the immediately necessary work, including fire protection, security and sanitary improvements has been accomplished and two other improvement items were approved for contracting when funds become available. Since the insurance settlement had not been made and the financial situation was therefore not clear, three other projects were approved in principle but deferred in funding until the spring meeting of the Board.

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Admiral Anderson, Vice Admiral Calvert, Captain Morris and Busik review the Homecoming Dress Parade.

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This group of '21ers enjoyed the parade.

HOMECOMING Alumni House, well along towards complete restoration after the fire, was bustling with "mini-reunions" on Friday, 22 October, as classmates and shipmates converged there for registration and conviviality.

The official kick-off of Homecoming 1971 was the Dress Parade on Worden Field Friday afternoon. Reviewing this ever-stirring event was Admiral George W. Anderson, USN (Ret.), President of the Alumni Association and one of the Naval Academy's most distinguished graduates. Later that evening many alumni gathered under the stern gaze of Tecumseh, resplendent in war paint, to join in the spirited pep rally.

On Friday night Dahlgren Hall was once again the scene of "the largest KT party in the world." Nearly 4000 persons participated in the merriment there and later in the Mess Hall where they enjoyed a roast beef dinner. The dance which followed topped off the evening.

On Saturday morning in Mahan Hall, Captain Bill Busik, the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, introduced

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the star-studded cast for the annual Alumni Assembly. Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., Chief of Naval Operations; General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps; Vice Admiral James F. Calvert, Superintendent; and Admiral George Anderson were the featured speakers.

The Navy football team went all the way to make the Homecoming weekend a huge success by winning over nationally-ranked Duke 15-14. The late Vice Admiral Emory S. ("Jerry") Land '02 crowned the Homecoming Queen during the halftime ceremonies, one of his last official acts.

The class of '21 celebrated their 50th reunion Homecoming weekend. The throng of '21ers—280-strong—was very apparent at all activities. The class of '47 was equally significant as they joined in celebration 25 years later. Other classes having special reunions were '36, '41, '42, '51, '56, '61 and '66.

Saturday night was a big night for all class get-togethers.

Homecoming 1971 wound down on Sunday. Many alumni attended chapel services and then departed the banks of the Severn for places near and far.

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MID WATCH LOG — NEW YEAR'S DAY We hope the old customs of striking sixteen bells at midnight and writing up the first watch of the new year in rhyme still continue, even though the quality of the poetry may leave something to be desired. Here are an explanation of circumstances and a midwatch log by the late Rear Admiral Arthur Ageton, USN (Ret.) that needs no apology.

The midwatch log below was written when I was a jaygee between 1926 and 1928 for the Log of U S S P E N N S Y L V A N I A ,

as was actually included therein. T h e Skipper was a humorless fella who had never heard of this tradition and sent the Log back to me for rewriting in less rhythmical style. I resisted up to a point, at which he suggested that it was a very nice literary effort—why didn't I put it in the ship's paper, which I edited ? I withdrew my matchless poesy from circulation and rewrote the midwatch log as follows: " 0 - 4 . Anchored as before."

H e didn't like that either 1 Herewith, I submit— Midwatch Log, U S S P E N N S Y L V A N I A , 192—.

0-4 In Berth B-5 Los Angeles, We're anchored as before.

T h e Admiral and the Captain Have both gone on ashore. ( W e ' r e riding to the starboard chain At forty-five or more.)

The Commander's home in Long Beach; First Luff has gone home, too;

Paymaster's in San Pedro With nothing much to do ; The Navigator's off tonight To come back in the morning; The Doctors, too, are both ashore To watch the year a-borning; The Communication Officer Is on a weekend t r i p ; The Chief is sound asleep below, C. O. this battleship; The Major has the duty For Staff of BatDiv T h r e e Initials all the message blanks, Whatever they may be.

Boiler Number Seven Is steaming down below To keep the lights and power Always on the go.

Sixteen bells at midnight Ring out the New Year j o y s ; T h e Old Year then was ushered out With cheers and plenty noise.

The steam was off the whistle, The juice was off the howlers, Marines (two) stood beside each bell To keep off midnight prowlers.

The O D passed the word below To put the power back on ; T h e word came back up on the tube They'd turned the gadget o n ; So now we're anchored as before.

(Signed) A r t h u r Ageton.

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THE ALUMNI ASSEMBLY CAPTAIN BUSIK

Good morning and welcome to Alumni Assembly 1971. This is my first assembly as your Executive Director and I must say I am delighted to see how many of you survived the "World's Largest Cocktail P a r t y " last evening and were able to make it today.

I would like to recognize the oldest alumni who registered for Homecoming, both from the class of 1905: RAdm. W .

R. Furlong and Capt. A. B. Court. Classes observing reunions of special note are 1921, their 50th; 1936, their 35th; 1941 and 1942, their 30th; and that Look Alive class 1945, their 27th; 1956, their 15th; 1961, their 10th; and 1966, their fifth.

Congratulations to all of you.

N o w it is my pleasure to introduce our Superintendent, who for the past four years has done a truly outstanding job.

Vice Admiral Jim Calvert.

ADMIRAL CALVERT

I certainly want to welcome each one of you here to the Naval Academy. I'm pleased to see such a wonderful turnout this morning. This is the last time that I will address you from this platform in this position. This is my fourth year here.

I am honored and pleased to have had the opportunity to stay here for this length of time. I want to assure each one of you again, as I have done in the past, that I look upon this task as a stewardship. It is your school, your traditions, and those things that you have loved that I hold in my trust while I have this job and I never forget that. W e have had changes, we have tried to move the school forward. I have had confidence in the changes that we have made. I think it has brought the school more in consonance with its changing task but we have tried to keep sight of those traditions, those practices of routine, accountability and discipline which have made this school world famous. I never lose sight of the fact that we have made our reputation through the production of leaders and not of great scholars, yet at the same time, I recognize the

growing importance of scholarship and of the genuinely deep academic effort here at Annapolis and it has been in the melding of these two somewhat conflicting aims that I have focused most of my attention.

I think that I will turn over to my successor a profitable organization. T h e number of young men that have been nominated by the Congress has grown each year in the last four summers until this last summer, with 7350 men nominated by the Congress and the President, we had not only the largest number of men that had been nominated to the Naval Academy but also the largest number that had ever been nominated to any service academy. W e were some 600 ahead of Colorado Springs and some 2,000 ahead of West Point. More important we had almost 3,000 of them fully qualified for entry and that contrasts with 1400 fully qualified in the summer of '68, of whom we had to select 1360. W e were pretty close to the bottom of the barrel then. I think now we have a clean 2 for 1 selectivity and our goal for this year is to raise it to a 3 for 1 selectivity of those genuinely qualified to enter, which will put us on a par with most—not all, but most—of the Ivy League colleges.

I have undertaken here a very vigorous effort to impress upon our young men the difficulty of the leadership task that they face in the fleet and in the Marine Corps in these difficult times. I have encouraged them to write back to me about the experiences they have had and about what we can do to make this school better for them. I want you to feel the same sense of responsibility if you can because we are no better than our product for the 1970s. Whatever we have done in the past is of little consequence if we cannot continue to match our past performance. I recognize the changing times, I recognize the changing fleet, I recognize all of the difficulties that these young men will face as they go out and indeed my interest in them and my respect for them has grown in the time that I have been here. I know that you can pick out isolated instances, as you can with any large group, where

they have failed us and let us down in our expectations of them but I will maintain that over the time that I have been here I have grown to realize that the overall performance is indeed a very good one. I hope that we can continue to be proud of this school. I think in these difficult times it represents your best guarantee that the leadership, the dedication, the devotion to duty and country that have always exemplified the best in our profession will be maintained here, not in a way that harks back to the 19th Century but in a way that honesth' tries to bridge the gap between the terribly difficult tasks of today and the very bright traditions that each of us honors and loves.

I know of no organization outside the Naval Academy that is in a better position to help us, to help strengthen us and to stay by us in the years ahead than the Alumni Association. It is indeed the responsibility of the Alumni Association to watch over the school and make sure that the views of the alumni are fed back to the Superintendent in a way that is useful to him. This has been true with your Executive Director of so many years, Admiral Fitzgerald, and now of your new Executive Director, my classmate and good friend. Bill Busik. It's also important for the President of this organization to be a vital, awake and determined man. I think that the Naval Academy and the Navy are fortunate to have Admiral George Anderson in this post. A graduate in 1927 as most of you know, a former Chief of Naval Operations, former Ambassador to Portugal and one of today's most respected Americans and leaders in many walks of life, it is indeed fortunate for us that he is willing to take time from his busy schedule to be our President and I know that we can look to him for strong leadership and guidance. I know, speaking for myself, that he has been a friend, a leader and an advisor to me for many years and I have already enjoyed my relationship with him as the President of this Alumni Association. It is a great pleasure for me to introduce to you this morning Admiral George Anderson.

From left to right: Capt. Morris, Commandant of Midshipmen; Capt. Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association; Admiral Anderson, President of the Alumni Association; Vice Admiral Calvert, Superintendent of USNA; Admiral Zumwalt, C N O ; General Chapman, Commandant Marine Corps; and Dr. Davidson, Academic Dean USNA.

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girls and their wives, T h e Alumni Association is your association. Unfortunately we do not have the level of membership which we would like. W e do have a high standard of membership of dues paying alumni, but the fact is that we only have about 4 0 % , forty odd percent, of the eligible people who are members. Your association needs your support and so, if there is one thing I would ask you to do which won't cost you any monev at all, is please, each one of you, solicit a non-member to become a member during the forthcoming year. W e will be better off for it if we can. W e have a statement by the brigade six striper that he will produce for us 100% of the class of 1972 as members of this Association as they graduate. W e hope that he will fulfill this commitment and to do so we are giving him a threeyear package of dues at a lower rate, which I think is worthwhile.

ADMIRAL ANDERSON

Admiral Zumwalt, General Chapman, Admiral Calvert, Bill, you wonderful people of all the classes that are here today. It's a very great pleasure for me to be with you. I am very honored because I see so many old friends; so many people for whom I have worked and who have given so much to me and to my family over the years, some who have worked for me, and I hope that I have imparted to them a little bit of the standards and the traditions to which we all adhere. I must apologize for Bill and myself; we inherited the responsibilities from Hanson and Dolly Fitzgerald and the first thing Bill did was burn down Alumni House and then I brought the rain today. But Bill rebuilt Alumni House and I hope you have been able to be in there during this visit. It is better than it ever was. It has improved features, safety features, and I think you'll like it. And all I can say is that, if I work real hard and the chaplains are with us, we may have a fair afternoon.

Those of you who were present yesterday saw a parade which to all of us, I am sure, was very, very reassuring. W e saw a degree of superb performance, excellence in military bearing, grooming and attitude, and I can assure you that it is most reassuring to us to see that high standards s'till prevail at this Naval Academy. T h e Trustees were privileged to have briefings from some of the officers, Dean Davidson and the Director of Athletics, Bo Coppedge. W e were all tremendously impressed. I can assure you that there is one point upon which a very democratic alumni all agreed and that is that we are going to maintain the standards and the traditions here at the Naval Academy so that we can impart to the Navy and the country as a whole those cherished virtues and capabilities which we learned here.

These are new times in many ways and we believe that the Naval Academy needs your support, the support of all the alumni, and the support of all the people the alumni can influence. There are four specific areas which need support. One is the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

Upon the Athletic Association depends the income not provided in any other way by governmental funds. These funds that come to your Athletic Association, by fees and dues, purchasing of tickets and contributions, enable the Academy to support all varsity and most of the intramural and company athletics so essential to maintaining the physical fitness and the image of the U.S. Navy and the Naval Academy before the country.

The second area and activity, of which I have been a member of the Board of Trustees for some time and of which Admiral Denfeld is the President and Bob P e r r y the Executive Vice President, is the Naval Academy Foundation. To attract to the Naval Academy some men who will make fine officers, whether they be football players, swimmers or athletes, requires that we provide some preparatory training for them. Perhaps a year so

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they can qualify for entry, perhaps a year so that they can have a better chance to stay in after they get here. The N A Foundation is, as you know, approved by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association. W e can take in only the percentage of varsity athletes to which there are varsity athletes to the total Brigade of Midshipmen. The record of midshipmen taken in and assisted by the N A Foundation academically in the Academy and in career retention afterwards is better than the average of the graduates as a whole.

The third area, and one to which all alumni should give wholehearted support, is the Superintendent's Memorial Fund.

Boys today are very inquisitive, they like to come and see what the Academy has to offer. If the Academy does not have to offer in certain material ways what they are attracted by in visiting other institutions, then they will say, "Oh well, maybe I will go to the Air Force Academy if I can get in or perhaps I will go to Princeton or some other university." W e need those facilities which Jim Calvert has so amply described in his so forthrightly soliciting funds for their conception and support. The facility in Dahlgren Hall, the swimming pool and dressing room, and the sailing center. W e hope that in due course we will have the money for these new facilities. W e hope that some of the alumni will be able to contribute substantially, that more of the alumni can perhaps make some bequests to this fund, and that more of the alumni will influence some of their more affluent friends in civilian society to contribute to the Sunerintendent's Memorial Fund. It is worthy of your support.

And, fourth, I will say your own Alumni Association; a band of brothers, their

The last time I appeared on this platform was as C N O and I thought, " W h a t will be my theme for this graduating class ?" My theme was, "Don't Let These Little Conniving Girls Entrap You, Entice You to Get You Married Before You Have the Opportunity of a Bachelorhood in the Navy." Frankly, I didn't get to first base. They are even more conniving today than they have been in the past. So I hope that my appeal for more members of this association will be more successful than my very futile one before.

Our country has two great problems today. One of them is the problem of indifference at home, a breakdown in discipline, breakdown in morale, the things we have stood for. It is my privilege to introduce to you one-third of the honorary members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. W e have three and one of them is here today. H e is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, who shortly will leave active duty in the Corps, having served four years in his post of great responsibility. I want to assure you that he is a dear friend, a great man, a great leader who has provided an inspiration to the Corps and the Corps has provided an inspiration to the country. It is my pleasure to present you the Commandant of Marine Corps, General Chapman.

GENERAL CHAPMAN

Thanks, George. Admiral Zumwalt, Admiral Calvert and distinguished guests, ladies, members of the Alumni Association. As Admiral Anderson says, this is my last appearance here, like Admiral Calvert. Of course he is going on to greater, important things whereas I am going to retire to the sideline and criticize. I am an honorary member of your association. I am probably the only person here who is not a graduate of this great institution. And that being a fact, I sometimes wonder why I am here and how I got to be here. I know one reason, though, and that is it is due in great measure to the dedication and selflessness, hard work and effort, and wonderful support of a great lady. T h e First Lady of the Corps, Mrs. Emily Chapman.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is my privilege to make a brief report on the Marine Corps today. W e do have a good Corps and I think it is only fair to say that our condition is excellent. W e are out of the war in Vietnam—we still have 500 Marines there who probably wouldn't appreciate my saying that. They are advisors and embassy guards and staff officers and a small communication company, but all of our combat units are out. Our last battalions and squadrons came out at the end of June and we have returned them all to their original home bases. W e have deactivated all of our temporary units and we are looking back on Vietnam now as the latest of the great conflicts in which the Marines have participated.

Six and a half years, 450,000 Marines, many of whom were lost, but in which I think we did the job, accomplished the mission that the Marines were sent over there to do. I believe the Marines performed heroically and professionally, carried out their orders, assisted in bringing peace and security, and returned stability to the little country of Vietnam. W e departed the end of June with honor and with many new streamers on our battle flags. But it's all over now. 98^/2 percent of all Marines during the war got to Vietnam. There is 1 per cent that I regret very much didn't get t h e r e : the Director of our Museum, the Leader of our Band and the lady Marines, but everybody else went. But everybody that didn't get to go and become a Vietnam veteran is not going to be a Vietnam veteran now because we are out. W e have returned to our posture, our national duty as a force in readiness for our country, with our three divisions and three wings postured in the F a r East and in Hawaii, on the west coast and on the east coast, fully combat ready. Ready for the next emergency. And in this time of transition we've been examining the principles, the fundamentals, on which our Corps has relied, based on which we have operated and conducted ourselves for almost two centuries now. They are very simple. They are very fundamental and I would just like to tick them off for you this morning as I have been doing this last year in many, many talks to Marines around the world and around the Corps. T h e first principle that I would mention, perhaps the most fundamental of all, is discipline.

Discipline is not an end in itself. Discipline rather is the difference between winning and surviving or losing and being defeated on the battlefield. It is as simple as that. That's the reason for discipline.

A disciplined unit will win and survive.

T h e undiscir)lined unit, and military men know countless examples of this, the undisciplined unit will lose and will die.

And that's why we are not going to relax in any way our discinline, our requirement for instant obedience to orders in the United States Marine Corps.

O u r second principle is leadership.

Leadership goes without saying in a military organization. But, as 1 like to constantly emphasize to Marines, Marine leadership is a particular kind. It is a JANUARY,

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personal leadership. It's best expressed in our manual, in the paragraph on leadership that was written by our thirteenth Commandant John A. Lejeune, where he described the relationship between officers and Marines as not that between master and tyrant or superior and subordinate but more like teacher and scholar, father and son. And I tell our Marine officers, remind them constantly, those Marines are their sons and it is that kind of personal relationship, personal leadership, that we must continue in our Corps.

Third, the principle of quality. W e are shooting for the very highest standards of military professionalism. Quality. The very highest standards of appearance, deportment, conduct, wearing of the uniform, military courtesy, skill and in MOS's, and the intangibles of devotion, loyalty, honor, patriotism, integrity, honesty. There is just nothing like being honest. I instruct all our witnesses, for example, who appear before Congressional committees and before O S D hearings that there are only two rules for you to follow and they are very simple. Do your homework and tell the truth, even when it hurts, and that is all a good Marine needs to know and that is the simple rule we follow. T h e very high standards of quality. Shape up or ship out. That's what all Marines are to follow. As a law these days it's an old one but we are applying it very strictly. I must say from constant traveling around the Marine Corps—I was just on the west coast, just came back yesterday—those Marines look good and they are acting sharp. I am very proud of them.

T h e infantry. This is a fundamental that is unique to the Marine Corps among the air-ground, complicated organizations of the world. W e are the only outfit that

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trains every Marine as a rifleman and every officer as a platoon leader. An infantry platoon leader. Then the officers and men go on to learn the three hundred and some odd military specialties we have got. Learn how to fly airplanes, how to fix electronic equipment, just a host of other things. Fire a cannon, drive tanks.

But with it all every Marine, whether he is flying an airplane, or firing an artillery piece, or driving a tank, understands the man on the ground with a rifle. And it is that 18-year-old kid with his rifle in all the military history that has decided who wins. W h o is successful. W h o is the victor. The boy on the ground with his rifle. And that understanding of the rifleman is the thread, the cement that ties the whole Marine Corps together—and it is a real fundamental.

Recruit training. Tough recruit training. Again it's not an end in itself. Of course in recruit training we teach how to wear the uniform and march, custom and courtesies and things like that. Even more important, the purpose of our tough recruit training is to put pressure on these young men. Unending pressure. Twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week.

Mental, moral, physical, psychological pressure to see which ones have got the character to take it. Those that don't, that cannot take the pressure, we just discharge them. Because we want to find out about it in recruit camp and not on some future battlefield. And I can assure you we are not going to relax our recruit training. If anything, we are going to try to toughen it up. W e have thought of several ways. If any of you ladies and gentlemen have any idea that is humane I hope you will let me know.

Combat readiness. The Marine Corps exists to fight. That's why our country has us and that's what we must be ready to do. Constant combat readiness on the part of every Marine unit. Every Marine, his physical condition, his skill and his M O S , his ability to take over at a higher rank in an emergency or when there are casualties and of course the readiness of the units, their training and equipment.

Above all, a state of mind. An eagerness to go. A readiness to go. When the time comes, when the call comes, on short notice without any distractions. To mount out with our great N a v y ; supported, protected by our Navy, to go anywhere, take on anybody, fight and win. That's why we exist and that's what we are ready to do.

Finally, I would mention pride. A military man has got to have pride. Pride in himself, his uniform, his unit, his leaders, his corps, his country. But on the other hand, the Marine Corps must be an organization in which a good man can take pride. The kind that breeds pride and is able to instill pride because of its quality and high standards. And that's the kind of Marine Corns we must have and I believe we do have.

I am looking at my watch to be sure I am not taking too much time. Reminds me that I sent this watch out at the beginning of the month to get my Navy aide,

one of your finest officers, Cdr. Ted Fisher, to put a new calendar on the side. When it came back it had one on the front that says "Fly Navy" accompanied by a bumper sticker that says, "Go Navy," which I have got on the lefthand side of my bumper now. On the righthand side I have a slogan that says, "The Marines are looking for a few good men and women." And just to carry that theme a little farther and reassure you that we are not going to relax anything, I would like to show you a two-minute recruiting film. I know this breaks a precedent on this occasion but I hope you won't mind. Cdr. Ted Fisher is in charge of showing this movie. This Marine recruiting movie. Ted.

eloquent as General Chapman. I do note, however, that the Class of '43 is continuing its endeavors. W e are about, as Jim suggested, to lose him, but we've arranged for Bill Busik to take over and we'll keep the pot boiling should anything happen to Bill.

I would like to agree with Admiral Anderson in deploring that Jim's tenure here is coming to an end. H e has certainly performed remarkably for the United States Naval Academy and United States Navy. I would like also to express my deep sense of regret at seeing General Chapman leaving the helm as Commandant of the Marine Corps and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

ADMIRAL ANDERSON

You see why we are so very happy to have him as an honorary member of our association. It brings back a remark made by a great Secretary of the Navy, our first Secretary of Defense, Jim Forrestal, after I wo Jima when he came out and said, "You know, I'll never look at a United States Marine again without a feeling of reverence." W e have the greatest respect for you. Len, and for your Corps.

Our country is in trouble. There's no use pulling punches. W e have priced ourselves out of many of our international markets, and many of our domestic markets. W e have certainly priced ourselves out of a foreign policy as it was being operated. And we are damn near on the way to pricing ourselves out of our national security. The President has forthrightly endeavored to set the cost back to where it belongs. At the same time we live in a world of future peril.

W e have current fights. W e have Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland.

W e have Israelis and Arabs, and we can almost have a war at any time between the Indians and the Pakistanis in the fights going on in other parts of the world. And through all of this we see the build-up of tremendous Soviet seapower at a rate which is generally not appreciated by those who are not privy to all of the information. W e have as the Chief of Naval Operations today an officer who has perceived the situation, who presents the case fearlessly, logically and convincingly. Convincingly perhaps at times until either the Air Force or the Army might try to pull the rug out from under him, but that's not new. H e proceeds with great determination and I am sure that he is going to be successful in reversing this trend. It is a great pleasure for me to present to you the Chief of Naval Operations, of whom we are very proud.

ADMIRAL

ZUMWALT

Thank you very much.

Admiral Anderson, General Chapman, Admiral Calvert, Bill Busik, ladies and gentlemen.

It's always a tough act to follow one so articulate as Admiral Anderson or as 8

of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. You may not be so aware of the fact he also serves as a member of our own Board of Directors—that is all our ex-Chiefs of Naval Operations—who meet with me both together and separately. I would like to assure you that Admiral Anderson has never failed to give his advice whether I liked it or didn't like it, and did so extremely forthrightly and helpfully.

One of the concerns which he has brought to my attention is that there are among you some who are concerned about the changes that we have made in the Navy.

And so, I want to talk today about tw^ main topics. First, your concerns with our Navy personnel changes; second, one which causes me some concern, the change in the threat about which Admiral Anderson spoke.

During this past year and two months we have made many personnel changes in the Navy, and there have been many effects. I'd like just briefly to discuss the results.

First, as you know, one of the mechanisms by which we have brought about these changes has been the issuance of N A V O P S which have become known as Z - G R A M S . There has been criticism that these Z - G R A M S emphasize juniors at the expense of seniors. Let's look briefly at the facts.

Of the 100 Z - G R A M S issued, 60 or 70 deal with petty officers and officers up through lieutenant commanders. Fiftyfive, a lower number, deal with E-ls through 0-3s. Fifty-six deal with commanders and captains.

Admiral Anderson speaks

Mouza and I have come to revere Chappie and Emily, personally and professionally. In my judgment he is, without question, the most outstanding Commandant the Marines have ever had. H e is a man of great wisdom—he has been of infinite assistance to me as I began to learn my way around in the joint arena.

I believe it is accurate to state that there has never been an issue since I have been Chief of Naval Operations upon which General Chapman and I have had to go to our boss. We've always been able to work out the issues between us. I pledge myself to continue to try to perform as well with his successor and, as an earnest of my intent, I arranged to transfer my second son into the Marine Corps just a month or two ago.

Most of you know that Admiral Anderson has continued to serve his country in many ways—currently, the significant professional contribution of which I am most keenly aware, in his chairmanship

There has been the feeling that some of these changes have had the effect of bypassing the chain-of-command. My view is they have given command the tools it needs to do the job—the job just described

by General Chapman in his brilliant definition of leadership.

The creation of the Ombudsman wife; the command minority representative (the Navy having the poorest record of all the services with regard to numbers of minority personnel) ; the rap sessions between men and their commanders; the human relations council—all are antennae with which the commanding officer is able to sensitize himself to the needs and concerns of his men—an essential first step toward establishing that "fatherson" relationship about which General Chapman spoke.

Now many of these changes could only come from the top, because they involved changing a way of doing things which individual commanding officers in many places would have liked to do, but were not able to do without the change coming from above. The changes have made it possible for us to attain, in my judgment, what Admiral King—himself a stern disciplinarian—once described as the essence of naval discipline—"The intelligent obedience of each for the effectiveness of all."

SHIPMATE

I ' d like to say just a word about how I came to the conclusion that these changes were needed at this time. As I reported to you last year, I had come to this job from 20 months in South Vietnam. There I had 37,000 of our young American naval officers and enlisted personnel working for me. I visited some 15,000 of them during that 20 months for rap sessions. I visited hundreds of wounded Navymen. At one point we were taking casualties at the rate of 6% per month. Never once did I run into a question in the hospital or out from those young men as to why they were there.

They did not ask " W h y did I lose a l e g ? " or " W h y did it have to be m e ? " I did get questions—"Did mv boat make it b a c k ? " "Is my buddy going to be all r i g h t ? " I also got questions in another vein—such things as " W h y is it not possible for me, a man who has volunteered to join the Navy, volunteered to fight in this unpopular war, to wear a beard as my contemporaries d o ? " or " W h v can't we have beer in the enlisted barracks ?"

W h e n I became the Chief of Naval Operations and looked at the pictures of the first five C N O ' s and saw that they all had beards and mustaches, I asked myself zvhy? I realized that it was because they were committed to look like their own generation. It seemed like a small change, indeed, to enforce a Navv regulation which had been on the books for many, many years, directing commanding officers to permit their men to wear beards and mustaches if they so chose. And it also seemed to me that the decision to authorize the use of beer in the enlisted barracks was a small price to remove the discrimination against bachelors. Married men had always been able to go home and reach into their refrigerators for a beer. H a r d rock music, which I can't stand, we have authorized in the clubs but I'll fight all day for the right of young enlisted men to listen to.

These three changes got the publicity, and the other 97 didn't. These other changes direct that every man will get thirty days leave between stations, something that he was not getting; that every ship will stand down for thirty days when it returns to port from overseas deployment ; that every ship will work towards one duty night in six instead of the old one duty in t h r e e ; that dependents will be permitted to make low cost air charter flights overseas during their sponsor's nine, ten or twelve month deployment; that educational opportunities will be improved ; that sabbaticals will be permitted.

These changes, I think, are important to evaluate in the light of the fact that the conditions of service life for our Navymen are still far from soft. W e have Navymen who are still at sea after sixteen years. T h e average Navyman spends fourteen years at sea in his twenty-year career.

D u r i n g that fourteen or sixteen years, he is spending 8 5 % of his time away from his wife and children. At sea he is working a 100-hour week. If he's an engineer in many of our ships, he is working at a temperature of 130 degrees. And when he JANUARY,

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comes up after a four-hour watch, his dungarees are encrusted with salt from his own sweat.

Now, what are the net results of these changes ?

Our recruiting results are up. In fiscal year '70 we reenlisted 9^/2% of our firstterm sailors. At the end of fiscal year 7 1 , that had increased by 6 0 % , to 17%. Our old hands, far from being unhappy, have increased their reenlistment rates from 60% to 77% for a second term—and in the third tour, from 9 6 % to 9 8 % .

Officer retention is up. Resignations have dropped from 1069 to 749. Augmentation requests have gone up over a third from 917 to 1384.

aircrewman, not a single member of the ship's crew. An unprecedented performance, demonstrating the increasing professionalism of our officers and men.

What about morale?

Discipline?

D r u g s ? In the Sixth Fleet, Shore Patrol reports in the last year have been cut in half. Major offenses have dropped sharply.

Similar data is appropriate in the Seventh Fleet. I listened yesterday to one of our most outstanding commanders, the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Chick Clarey, report to the Secretary of Defense that over 99% of his officers and men are performing outstandingly, with high morale, and that he should not be misled by the reports concerning the one percent.

The USS

CONSTELLATION recently de-

ployed. Carriers traditionally have missed some 40 to 45 sailors on departure on a prolonged deployment. Thirty-eight missed sailing in the CONSTELLATION. Of these, 29 were the usual who slept in too late.

Nine were the protestors some of you have read so much about in the newspapers. These nine men, less than a small fraction of one percent, were the only ones who knuckled under to the most intense campaign of propaganda ever levied against a ship's crew not to deploy to fight a war in support of its nation's interests.

And not a single sailor missed, despite a continuing campaign, when CONSTELLATION departed Pearl Harbor for the Western Pacific.

Incidentally, the nine protestors were picked up in the church the day the Connie sailed, flown back aboard and were busted and fined by the time they arrived in Pearl Harbor.

A similar campaign has now been focused on the

Admiral Zumwalt

Now what about our readiness to fight, which is, as General Chapman has cited, the key criterion ?

In the Sixth Fleet, all of the indices have gone up despite a toughening of criteria by which we judge equipment and personnel readiness. In the Seventh Fleet, which is no longer favored as it was during the war, equipment maintenance has nevertheless remained up. In other words, good, motivated people are keeping the equipment operating.

The

CORAL

SEA

and

CONSTELLATION

recently took I N S U R V inspections. Admiral Bulkeley reported vast improvements. Vice Admiral Walker, Commander of the Naval Air Forces, Pacific, stated that in his judgment the reasons were the concern, the resourcefulness, and the responsiveness of the officers and men in those ships. T h e carrier K I T T Y H A W K returned in July from a long combat deployment. She lost, during that deployment, not a single aircraft, not a single

CORAL S E A and

HANCOCK,

and you will be reading more about that in the weeks immediately ahead.

W i t h regard to drugs, the United States Navy has now done foolproof urinalysis testing of 9500 of its sailors. Twenty-eight were found to be hard drug users—less than 3/lOth of one percent. Doctor Jaffe, the President's advisor on these matters, testified before the Congress that the United States Navy has the lowest rate of any of the services with regard to hard drugs.

W h a t it boils down to, ladies and gentlemen, is that the United States of America wants an all-volunteer force. They can get it by one of two alternative means. They can make drastic reductions in the military forces—something like 50%—and get volunteers under any conditions; or they can get it by paying enough to hold approximate present strengths. And when I talk about paying enough, I'm not referring only to money.

Admiral Anderson has pointed out, we're costing ourselves out of the market with this all-volunteer force. The personnel expenditures in the Defense Department have gone up to 52% of the defense budget. With the latest pay raises, it zvill (Continued

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A Few Inches from the Yard HTHIRTY miles from Washington, D. C, is a long way from 30 miles from Tokyo, Japan, and 1971 is a long time since 1900. That's the distance between the Japan Defense Academy and the U. S. Naval Academy and the time elapsed since last a Japanese cadet officially visited the Academy.

Cadet Yoji Koda, a first classman at the Japan Defense Academy, recently spent three weeks at the Naval Academy, attending classes with midshipmen, living in the 4200-man dormitory and learning about the Academy's educational program and curriculum. A primary difference between Japanese cadets and American midshipmen is their choice of majors.

The Japan Defense Academy offers programs in eight majors: applied physics, applied chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering and two types of basic engineering fields. The Naval Academy offers 26 degree programs including engineering fields, languages, management, history and economics with a selection of more than 400 courses available.

Second in his class of 420 students. Cadet Koda is a basic engineering major and Battalion Commander over five battalions at his Academy. He is one of four cadets visiting service academies in the United States. "One of the purposes of my visit to the Naval Academy is to learn more about the Academy's majors since we are planning to add more majors at our Academy in two years," he said.

There is little difference in the athletic programs between the two Academies according to Koda, except that rugby is played in Japan instead of the American style football. "All cadets must attend an athletics club which is similar to the midshipmen intramural sports," said Koda. His athletic activity is rowing, but the Japanese cadets use whaleboats instead of the slender shells used by U. S. Naval Academy crews.

Cadet Koda's basic impression of the Naval Academy midshipmen is they have more free time than students at the Defense Academy. Japanese cadets are in class 44 hours per week, whereas mids usually have a few free periods interspersed in their class schedules. "The greatest difference be-

Midshipmen first class Ted Evans (left) and Robert Curtis show Cadet Yoji Koda around the Yard.

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tween Japanese cadets and American midshipmen is the daily routine," said Koda. "However, the first class cadets have more privileges than Annapolis first classmen. In Japan, the underclassmen treat the first classman with great respect.

Underclassmen do not sit before a first classman is seated, for example."

While respected, the Japan Defense Academy first classmen do not receive an officer's commission upon graduation as do U. S. midshipmen. After a cadet's four years of education at the Defense Academy, he is not obligated to become an officer, but more than 90% do. The Defense Academy graduate must have a year's further training in Officer Candidate School before receiving a commission in one of the Defense forces of Japan.

Cadet Koda will have Officer's Candidate School to look forward to after his graduation this year, but is anxious to become an officer in the Japan Maritime Defense Forces.

"That is one thing U. S. midshipmen and I have in common— to be a naval ensign," he said.

C OME of the unsung heroes of the Naval Academy's Brigade of Midshipmen are the ten members of the Art and Printing Club who unobtrusively go about the business of providing the inspirational posters which are scattered strategically around the Yard before each Navy football game.

"Stomped by your friendly Navy bakers" read one of the club's recent slogans, and like the bakers who bake while everyone else sleeps, the Art and Printing Club members work when others aren't aware of all they do.

Eight years old, the club began informally as a result of several midshipmen making simple posters with homemade silk-screening equipment. The posters became a success with the Brigade, and the club flourished. Midshipman First Class Charles W. Neihart, the club's president, estimates the club's members have increased their poster production five times in the past five years. "We print approximately 200 posters for each football game," explained Midshipman Neihart, "except for the Army-Navy game when we print more than 1500 for distribution all over the Academy, the Pentagon and to fill requests from Navy alumni."

When the club isn't busy turning out posters promoting Navy football, members create and print posters for other activities. They've done attention-getting posters advertising the Pop Music Committee concerts, Hop Committee dances, and various theatre productions. Last year the club helped promote the Prisoner of War Campaign for remembering POW's and worked for the Navy Relief Drive.

Since the club's silk-screening equipment is very basic, experienced members can easily indoctrinate new volunteers.

However, the entire design and printing process is time-consuming. "It usually takes an hour to print each color on 200 posters," explained Neihart. "That includes adhering the color to the board and stacking them on a rack that holds up to 500 small-size posters for drying. It also takes a lot of time to draw the design and cut a stencil for each color we print," he added.

The Art and Printing Club also designs and executes gigantic 90 ft. x 50 ft. posters on butcher paper in the stadium's end zone at home football games. "It's an all-week job for the club," explained Neihart, the club's chief artist this year.

The design is drawn on grid paper and transposed to large grids of butcher paper, hand painted and anchored together with spikes on the slope near the end zone.

Another little-known facet of the club's activities is their design and decoration of the war paint administered to Tecumseh's exterior four times a year for Homecoming, the ArmyNavy football game, the Army-Navy sports weekend, and June Week festivities.

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ADVANCED DEGREE ACQUIREMENTS. USNA CLASSES OF 1949 -1958 Captain Wesley E. Lindsey, Jr., USN The Alumni Assembly question "What percentage of today's graduates obtain a higher degree than baccalaureate upon graduation" (see page 22, Question 33, for reply by the CNO) was also referred to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. He replied, in part, "If you mean how many graduates eventually complete a graduate program elsewhere, we have no accurate answer. We do know that over half of our graduates go on to graduate school. Probably at least half that number complete a graduate program and receive a higher degree."

The following paper, editorially up-dated, is therefore presented as a factual answer to that question from an earlier study of postgraduate degrees earned by Naval Academy graduates. Although the data is four years old, the comparisons still should be reasonably valid today.

This paper is a condensation of a study conducted in April and May 1967 to look at two then common beliefs. One was that an advanced degree earned early in one's naval career was an incentive to resign. T h e other was that the percentage of those on active duty with advanced degrees would be appreciably higher than for those who had left active service, since many officers on active duty are regularly ordered to postgraduate training. The results show conclusively that neither was the case.

This study is a survey of the graduates of ten classes from the Naval Academy, 1949-1958, inclusive, who were commissioned into the Navy nine to nineteen years ago. Each class was divided into two g r o u p s : those on active duty and those who had resigned their commissions. In each group it was desired to determine how many graduates have an advanced degree and, for active duty resignees, when their degrees were acquired. Information for those on active duty was obtained from BuPers, for the resignees from questionnaires mailed to their addresses as shown in the latest ALUMNI REGISTER. T h e latter group amounted to 37.3% TABLE I RfiSUMfi O F NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES, CLASSES O F 1949-1958 ON A C T I V E DUTY AS O F A P R I L 1967

Class 1949 50 51 52 53 54 SS 56 57 58

Total 332 255 301 333 382 349 312 301 416 432

Postgraduate Work Without Master's Degree Degree 162 19 114 IS 105 IS 110 24 104 18 102 32 90 10 77 21 103 31 90 28

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1,057

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% Advanced Degrees 50% 46 35 33 28.5 30 30 2S.S 25.5 22

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31.8%

Doctorate 4 4 1 S 2 3

of the graduates over those ten years, and its replies ranged from 24% to 50% within classes for an overall average of 36.5%.

T h e survey revealed that there were eleven resignees who had acquired an advanced degree prior to their leaving active duty and an additional ten who earned the advanced degree in the same year of leaving active duty. These 21 represent only about 3 % of the sampled resignees and about 8% of those resignees who acquired advanced degrees, which does not indicate that having the degree was an incentive to resign.

F o r those who remained on active duty the data indicates that the number of advanced degree holders increased somewhat linearly with time since graduation, as might be expected, with a ten year average of just under 32%. For those who resigned (even disregarding the relatively small sampling of 1957 and 1958) the data indicates that the number of advanced degree holders tended to vary about a plateau at the level of one-third of the number in each class who resigned, slightly higher than the average for those on active duty but with most advanced degrees earned earlier in the game.

It is true that postgraduate education for the classes involved in this survey did not receive the emphasis or carry the importance that it does today. As a matter of comparison, over 10% of the Class of 1967 commenced postgraduate education leading to a Master's Degree immediately following graduation, and present policy provides for up to 8% of the graduates in that category. Many others will be ordered to postgraduate education after an initial tour in the operating forces, probably in greater total numbers than those of the classes considered by this study. Nevertheless, this increased emphasis within the Navy is matched by an equal emphasis on postgraduate education in civilian life so that today's percentages of advanced degree holders in both groups undoubtedly will be higher than those of this study, but with the same rates of increase if like year groups are compared.

The following tables summarize the results of the 1967 survey: T A B L E II RfiSUMfi O F T H O S E W I T H I N T H E SAMPLING GROUP W H O H A V E RESIGNED FROM ACTIVE DUTY AND H O L D ADVANCED DEGREES

Year 1949 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

% Total Resignee Replies 39% 35 43 40 34 27 44 SO 24 30 36.5%

Number Replies Number Received Masters 132 35 72 23 14 78 20 73 83 21 57 18 80 21 12 77 36 15 58 15 746

195

Number Others 4 5 6 7 3 2 8 9 6 8

Total 39 28 20 28 24 20 29 21 21 23

% Advanced Degrees 29% 39 26 38 29 35 36 27 58 40

58

253

34%

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ALUMNI ASSEMBLY (cont.) go tip to 62%. This is as opposed to the 27% the Soviets must pay for personnel from their defense ruble.

W h a t I am referring to about paying enough is to change the milieu under which the serviceman must serve. W e must have done with this anti-military image in the United States. W e must provide the professional motivations for our personnel. W e must provide the sensitive antennae for our Commanding Officers so that they can have that paternalistic feeling and the opportunity to communicate it to their personnel. W e must lead, not drive, in this modern era.

And now I would like to shift to the second topic—the one which concerns me.

And that has to do with the Soviet momentum, about which Admiral Anderson has spoken. You should be aware that the Soviets at the present time have three times the number of submarines we have.

They are building new ones at 2 j ^ times the rate we are building.

In 1963 they overtook the number of nuclear attack submarines that we have.

In 1973 they will have more nuclear attack submarines than the total number of diesels plus nuclear attack submarines in the United States inventory. And they are maintaining a 3 to 1 superiority in overall numbers.

They will overtake us in Polaris/Poseidon type submarines, the Yankees, in 1973. They are building them at a fantastic rate of eight per year. They already have exceeded us in the megatonnage they can bring to bear against our coun-

try. They already are over 500 missiles ahead of us in shore-based ICBMs. Their merchant marine has already overtaken us in numbers of new ships. It will overtake ours in deadweight tonnage in the next year. The vast majority of their merchant marine is less than ten years of age. The vast majority of ours is over 20 years and obsolescing. They have built, in the last five years, 2j4 times the number of ships we have built.

The impact of all this—what does it mean? Does it mean that the Soviets are going to engage in a nuclear exchange?

In my judgment, the answer to that is clearly—no. They are far too rational.

W e must never forget that we were prepared to accept 20,000,000 American casualties when we stood up to them in the Cuban missile crisis, and they backed down. Will there be a conventional war as they achieve conventional superiority as there inevitably will if these trends continue ? The answer to that again, in my judgment, is no. Both sides are too rational.

They could, instead, find a way to bring about a crisis, to seek a confrontation, then give us a sophisticated way to avoid that confrontation as we have always given them. T h e result could be that through a very sophisticated process, the Soviet Union could in the future proceed with an erosion of our alliances if present trends continue.

And so, my plea to this audience, with all of the experience it has, with all of the contacts that it has, is not to worry about the less than one percent of our

personnel who get into trouble. My plea is to be aware that over ninety-nine percent of our personnel are performing heroically under very trying conditions.

My plea to you is to use your time and talents on the truly great tasks and challenges that face the American people, to bring about the support for the kinds of defense programs that will make it possible to reverse these trends. For fiscal year 1971, the Congress of the United States reduced the budget of the President and the Defense Department by two billion dollars. In 1972 efforts are being made to .reduce it by about the same amount. Cuts of this kind will ensure the continuance of the unfavorable trends.

It is your true responsibility—knowledgeable people as you are—to help us reverse this trend.

CAPTAIN BUSIK

Ladies and gentlemen. W e have some new blood at the Academy, a new Commandant and a new Academic Dean. W e are not calling on them for a report this morning because they are new enough so that we cannot pin them down. However, I would like to introduce them so that you will know them. Captain Max K. Morris.

Max, will you stand up, please ? And Dean Bruce Davidson. Bruce?

I believe you will agree with me that the remarks of these great men this morning were inspirational; they certainly inspired me. I'm sure that inspiration will carry over to the football team this afternoon. So, let's B E A T D U K E !

(Ed. Note—Happily, there were some zvho got the word.)

A FEW INCHES FROM THE YARD (conf.)

C E V E N 1971 graduates of the Naval Academy were among the winners in two nationally conducted engineering contests. Both competitions are conducted annually to stimulate creativity and attract entries from top engineering students throughout the country.

Ensigns James P . Collins, A r t h u r K. Colling and Richard Blake, all aerospace engineering majors, were awarded fourth awards in the James F . Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation's annual design competition for manufactured products. The Academy's aerospace engineering department was also cited by the foundation. The '71 graduates investigated the design of an attack aircraft that the Navy may use in the future.

Their project was part of a senior engineering course taught

by Professor George Chang.

Four other former midshipmen, who majored in marine engineering while at the Academy, Ensigns Robert A. Capra, Karl J. Athow, Richard W . Cooper, I I , and Kenneth M. O'Bryant, were awarded second places by the Engineering Design Graphics Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. T h e awards were for their project, "Design of a Disposal System for Submarine Sanitary Tanks," completed as part of their course. The instructors who sponsored this team were Professor Bruce H . Rankin and Associate Professor Richard A. Hirsch.

Club president and chief artist. Midshipman First Class Charles Neihart works at the time-consuming job of hand cutting a stencil for each of the three colors used in silk-screening a poster.

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ORDER YOUR 1971 REGISTER NOW STILL $8.00 POSTPAID SH

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The following questions were posed by alumni for discussion at the Alumni Assembly on the Saturday morning of Homecoming.

In order to save time the questions and their answers were prepared as a handout which is repeated here for the edification of those who zvere not present.

PART I Questions addressed to the Naval Academy 1. How has Academy life changed for the midshipman in the last 20 years?

ROBERT W . WASHINGTON '52

The changes that have occurred in the last 20 years are many. The most significant change has occurred in the academic area.

At present, some 26 majors with 575 courses are offered. With the resulting complexities of scheduling, it is no longer possible to march to class. During plebe summer, courses can be validated. This keeps students from repeating material that they are already familiar with. It leads to more electives and, in some cases, independent study; e.g.. Trident Scholars.

Another change in the academic area is the late lights for study (1/c and 2/c have unlimited, 3/c until 2400, and taps for plebes 2230).

Closely associated with the majors program and a direct result of it is the Immediate Graduate Education Program ( I G E P ) .

A limited number of students (maximum of 5%) go to graduate school for one year and receive their Master's degrees.

Another drastic change has been in the facilities. New buildings include Chauvenet Hall (Math), Michelson Hall (Science), Halsey Hall (Field House), Memorial Stadium, two new wings on Bancroft Hall, enlarged Mess Hall, Mitscher Hall (auditorium and library/study area), a new laundry and Public Works area, start of a new library, complete interior overhaul of Sampson Hall, a significant rework of rooms in Bancroft Hall, and major landfills for athletic fields.

Midshipmen uniforms have changed to lighter materials, different raingear, tropical weight (short sleeve) blue drill shirts, plastic cap covers, and other items which have been developed to maintain appearance and increase comfort.

Regulations have been revised to permit riding in cars (not driving) for all classes when dragging and upper three classes at all times. First class are authorized to purchase and drive cars commencing the Saturday before the Army game. First class have unlimited weekends, but 25% are on board at all times (except leave periods) to run the Brigade. A midshipman first class company duty officer is in the company area at all times. The first class are responsible for running the Brigade. This includes administration, logistics, discipline, etc. The Company Officer is far more deeply involved in counseling, discussing, advising and guiding midshipmen as opposed to playing cops and robbers.

Midshipmen are represented on nearly all boards and committees. They thereby are involved in the decisions that are made and aware of the factors that influenced the decisions.

These are some of the changes which have affected the midshipman's life in the last 20 years.

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2. What is plebe year l i k e now?

BRUCE M . DETTMAN '64

Plebe year stresses "Positive Leadership" as the basis for indoctrination of the new midshipman. Positive leadership by the upperclass is exemplified by: (1) setting a personal example in appearance, conduct, and attitude (2) providing each plebe individual guidance and counseling as necessary to correct areas of weakness (primarily the responsibility of the squad leader) and (3) the application of discipline in a mature, impersonal manner where appropriate.

Every effort is directed toward ensuring that the indoctrination of the fourth class is busy and demanding. Commencing with plebe summer when they are kept busy from reveille to taps, they are pushed hard throughout the year. It is primarily physically in the summer with a shift of emphasis to academics starting in the fall.

Other recent changes in plebe year include the development of a physical conditioning program that increases in difficulty during the year and the return to a common academic curriculum for the fourth class (selection of a major is made during the late spring).

CDR. E . G. ANDERSON

Sixth Battalion Officer, U S N A 3. Vlhy is it that the Division which represents the Navy (Division of Naval Command & Management) has the worst facilities instead of being the showcase?

BRUCE M . DETTMAN '64

The Naval Academy is currently in the midst of the first major new construction/ renovation program of academic facilities since the implementation of the Ernest Flagg plan in the 1898-1907 time frame. Implementation of the current master plan is of necessity on a sequential basis. The actual sequence is based on a number of factors which include availability of real estate, major claimant/Congressional support and resultant Military Construction funding levels, lead time for development of required training equipment and optimization of construction phasing as determined by a professional Architect-Engineer firm and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

Luce Hall is scheduled for rehabilitation and new construction in the FY 74 Military Construction Program, which is the earliest practicable time based on the foregoing considerations. Although Luce and Maury Halls will be the last academic facilities to be modernized under the current program, they will be of the same excellent quality as all other academic facilities at the Academy.

CAPTAIN PAUL D . OLSON

Public Works Officer, USNA 4. Is it true that faculty members w i l l be subjected to grading by their students? If so, why? Do you recommend extension of this system to the enlisted-officer relationship?

WILLIAM C . CHAPMAN '44

Midshipman critique sheets have been used by individual faculty members and some departments or committees for a number of years. Last semester a form was distributed on an Academy-wide basis. Although the completed forms went no further than the instructor himself, it is intended that in the future, they will also be reviewed by the Department Chairmen. The sole purpose is to improve the quality of instruction—and is a common practice in colleges and universities across the country. The program is similar to those used in service schools for purposes of improving both instruction and course content. Extension to other aspects of the enlisted-officer relationship is not anticipated.

CDR. WILLIAM F . LEPPIN, JR.

Asst. Dean for Faculty & Finances 5. To what extent has current relaxation throughout the operating forces of the Navy of formerly strict standards of smart personal appearance, correct militay bearing and demeanor and pride in one's uniform and his Service penetrated Ihe Naval Academy and the midshipmen?

L. S. SABIN '21

Personal appearance styles in our society and in the Navy have changed over the years.

This is also true here at the Academy. However, the standards of smartness and correct military bearing cannot be relaxed. In the training environment here at the Naval Academy the standards have always been more strict than in the fleet, and it is anticipated that they will continue to be so. The midshipmen have found that this has not inhibited their acceptance while here, on leave or on liberty.

CAPT. P. J.

RYAN

Deputy Commandant 6. Why are midshipmen not included in CNO's people programs, i.e.. Hair, Beards, etc.? Also officers attached to USNA? J. A. HANZEL '62

The reason for more restrained standards of grooming within a training environment is quite simple. Young men at the Naval Academy frequently march in military formations where hair styles designed to draw attention to the individual are not appropriate. It is essential that all military personnel on duty here at the Naval Academy conform to the regulations for the Brigade.

Nothing we do here is more important than setting the proper precept and example. Accordingly, all officers apply the same standards of grooming to themselves as those now established for the Brigade.

Standards at Annapolis have always been more stringent than in the fleet. In a training situation, individual desires cannot always be met. It should be noted that there is a very large group of midshipmen who do not desire long hair—as witness the number not now wearing theirs as long as regulations permit—three inches.

CDR. F . G. INGALLS

Administrative Officer, Bancroft 13

7. During initial indoctrination, is class standing emphasized as it relates to future career patterns?

10. In many states the legal drinking age is 18. Has anything been done t o change the Maryland law about serving midshipmen?

The monthly haircut and cobbler shop charges seem out of proportion for midshipmen. Although this probably concerns few alumni, are they justified?

W. B.

FRANK ELEFANTE '47

During initial indoctrination (i.e., plebe summer and the first academic year) the importance of class standing is emphasized as it relates to the midshipman in terms of service selection and selection for special programs such as IGEP, Burke scholarships, etc. The information is covered during the Academic Orientation presentations and again by the Squad Leader Lecture Series.

CDR. E . G. ANDERSON

Sixth Battalion Officer 8. Can you gve the recipe for the famous Naval Academy dish known as "Cannonballs and hard sauce"? It was terrific and I have been dying for it for 10 years.

F. R . FREEMON '62

The recipe is as follows : Hard Sauce: YT. lb. 4X sugar; Yz lb. butter.

Place sugar and butter in mixing bowl to make hard sauce, beating until light—add vanilla or rum flavoring (rum flavor is recommended).

Apples: 6 apples, cored and peeled; cinnamon sugar.

Roll out 1 oz. piece of pie dough, six inches in diameter. Place apple on pie dough. Fill center of apple with cinnamon sugar. Fold pie dough around apple and place on greased sheet pan. Bake at 400° for approximately twenty-five minutes or until apple is soft.

Stand by to fire to starboard I Copies of this recipe will be available at the anchor in the Midshipmen Wardroom during the Alumni Dinner, 22 October 1971.

LCDR. L . H .

TRAAEN

Midn. Mess Officer 9. Many of today's young men have become vegetarians from an ethical concept, i.e., not wanting life to be taken unnecessarily. What provisions are there in effect at the Naval Academy for midshipmen on a meat-free regime? For example, in my last ship I directed that any enlisted man could obtain cheese in place of meat, fish, or f o w l and insured that vegetables were in general not cooked w i t h " f a t - b a c k , " ham bones, etc.

CARL F . STILLMAN '27

Presently there are no provisions in effect at the Naval Academy for serving of a meat free diet (vegetarian). However, should a midshipman's convictions be such that he desires a vegetarian diet, this type of menu could be provided. Non-meat items are available at each meal in sufficient quantity to satisfy this. I might add that, to the best of my knowledge, we do not have any midshipmen at the Academy that have requested or desire this type of menu.

LCDR. L . H .

TRAAEN

Midn. Mess Officer

VAN OSS

'45

There have been no known proposals to change the Maryland law regarding the legal drinking age or the law regarding midshipmen. The legal drinking age in Maryland is 21; however, the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to midshipmen, even though over the age of 21, is prohibited by state law within the corporate limits of the City of Annapolis or within 5 miles thereof.

Service charges which include barber, cobbler, press shop and tailor shop are prorated on a yearly basis to each midshipman and are based upon actual cost of operating these facilities. A midshipman getting four haircuts a month is being charged less than a dollar per haircut. The 75^ monthly charge for cobbler services for unlimited repair of footwear is considered very reasonable. At Michigan Student Union haircuts are $2.50 to $4.00 depending on type.

CDR. J. A.

DICKEY

Midn. Financial Advisor 11. How much have midshipmen grades gone up since they can now take majors and courses of their own choosing?

G. D . KNIGHT '70

A significant comparison of midshipmen's grades today with previous years is difficult because of the number of contributory factors which have changed from year to year: the variations in the number of courses subject to personal choice; the change from numerical to letter grades ; the change from grades based upon an arithmetic weighted average of dailies, P-works, and exams to grades based upon the instructor's evaluation ; variations in recruiting efforts and admission policies; increased emphasis upon academic counseling. Records of averages or medians are not available for the old marking system, but, for what it may be worth, here is a 12-semester tabulation of the four-class average of median semester QPR's (quality point averages, in which A = 4 , B = 3 , C=2, D=l, F=0).

1965-66 1965-66 1966-67 1966-67 1967-68 1967-68 1968-69 1968-69 1969-70 1969-70 1970-71 1970-71

1st sem.

2nd sem.

1st sem.

2nd sem.

1st sem.

2nd sem.

1st sem.

2nd sem.

1st sem.

2nd sem.

1st sem.

2nd sem.

2.62 2.62 2.63 2.61 2.52 2.59 2.45 2.56 2.57 2.72 2.56 2.67

As is apparent, there has been only slight deviation over these six years from a 2.60 average, which is equivalent to a "B" minus or "C" plus.

Another indicator of interest, but of limited significance, is the percentage of each class discharged for academic deficiency of the four year course: 5 yr. average. Classes of 1957-61—15.2% 5 yr. average. Classes of 1962-66—11.6% 5 yr. average. Classes of 1967-71—10.3% PROF. E .

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12. Understand some der why their fun and interfered w i t h because can't take it. What are tions on running?

of the plebes wont r a i n i n g should^ be a few "cry-babies" the present restricA. I. MALSTROM '22

Present restrictions on running are: (1) No form of physical punishment tnay be utilized by upperclassmen in correcting plebes.

(2) No requirements may be imposed on a plebe which would infringe on his specific study hours, deny him a full or complete meal, deny him sleep between taps and reveille, or cause him to perform any personal service for another individual.

(3) No upperclassman will touch a midshipman fourth class except to correct his military bearing and dress or administer first aid should such act be necessary, and finally (4) The directing of a fourth classman to perform any act or service of an unofficial nature or to perform any personal service except those duties prescribed in the Plebe Indoctrination System is not authorized.

13. The performance of Navy athletic teams in recent years, especially 1970-71, has caused the Naval Academy to be regarded as something less than an aggressive m i l i t a r y institution. Does this apparent lack of emphasis on competitive spirit stem from a new over-emphasis on academics, incredibly poor coaching or a drastic change in the talents and well-rounded abilities of the Brigade? I've observed and t a l k e d to midshipmen during this time and am confident they are no less proud than we were.

JACK B . ZIMMERMANN '64

First, there is no lack of emphasis in either competitive sports or our competitive spirit. Competitive sports are an essential part of the Naval Academy's total program.

We are working hard in all areas to improve the quality of our teams in the 21 intercollegiate sports in which the Naval Academy regularly participates. We certainly agree there is no less pride in the Brigade of Midshipmen today than at any time in the Academy's past.

Commenting on possible over-emphasis on academics at the expense of our athletic team, we do not believe this to be true. Our academic program must be the first concern and must receive the proper attention. However, as in the past, we believe a proper balance between academics and athletics can be, and is being achieved. A review of our sports record for 1970-71 indicates that the Naval Academy's athletic program is not afflicted by a top-to-bottom depression. We have had a succession of lean years in football and basketball, both of which I will address later, but overall, our athletes continue to record the type of team performance and individual performance of which our alumni can be proud.

In the 1970-71 season, in 225 contests, involving varsity squads in 21 sports, Navy teams came away with 141 victories and 84 losses. This figures out to be a winning percentage of .624. In only 4 sports (football, gymnastics, indoor track, and swimming) did the won-lost record dip below the breakeven level.

There were many post-season laurels to sweeten the record. The soccer team won its seventh invitation in the past 8 years to the N.C.A.A. Championship Tournament.

The 150-pound football team was second in the Eastern League, and the pistol team won the National Rifle Association collegiate crown in conventional firing.

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Our wrestling team narrowly lost the Eastern title to Penn State, but finished the dual season with a record of 16 victories, one loss, and two ties in 19 dual meets. The lacrosse squad participated in the first N.C.A.A. post-season playoff and reached the semi-final round before bowing. The tennis team, with 16 victories and only 3 losses, was one of the most successful in Naval Academy history.

Indicative of the progress we have made, and the turnabout we are confident hard work will achieve across the board, is the rise of the Navy crew, an also-ran in Eastern circles for many years. In the course of their regular season, the varsity heavyweights lost only to Princeton, and toppled such traditional rowing champions as Harvard, Permsylvania, and Cornell. They won the Eastern Sprints in both the varsity and plebe sections, the IRA Junior Varsity title, and were invited to row in the Gillette Cup Regatta in Ratzeburg, Germany.

Individual performances of championship caliber are far too numerous to mention.

Suffice it to say that 12 midshipmen won election to first team All-America and our athletes received numerous Eastern honors.

Currently, our soccer and 150 pound football teams are undefeated in 1971.

Let us turn now to football and basketball, both of critical concern to us all. Our football record has been disappointing. There have been bright spots in our games, but the performance has not been consistent. At the beginning of the year, we had several unfortunate experiences; our number one quarterback resigned from the Naval Academy, our fine offensive halfback suffered a kneel injury, and our captain and linebacker had to have knee surgery. We have had several other key injuries since the season began, but this does not alter our disappointment.

On a more positive note, there is no question that our football talent has improved significantly over the last two years. On an average, about 45 midshipmen have played in our first 6 games this season. The average number of first classmen playing has been 4.

As this clearly illustrates, most of our team is composed of second and third classmen.

We believe there is considerable talent on this year's plebe team and the combination will make us more competitive in future years. We are behind our coach and our team in hopes that we may win the remainder of our games.

Our basketball record improved last year to the .500 point when we won 12 and lost 12 (the 1969-70 record was 4 wins against 19 losses). We are hopeful that we will continue to improve during the coming season.

On another positive note—in the critical area of athletic talent, we believe our experiences over the last three years indicate that we can successfully recruit the necessary athletic talent in today's environment. There is no question that athletic recruiting today is one of the most highly competitive areas in our country. It is an extremely difficult and tedious task, but with hard work, it can be accomplished.

J. O. COPPEDGE

Director of Athletics

14. Does the Naval Academy curriculum provide in depth training for graduates to be a division officer in a ship, submarine or air squadron?

ROBERT E . SCHLENZIG '54

The professional curriculum, which constitutes approximately one-third of the total of a midshipman's studies, is geared to producing an immediately employable ensign upon graduation. Professional courses in the fields of Seamanship, Engineering, Weapons, Leadership, Navigation, Operations and Tactics, Electricity, and Electronics are taught.

Each of these courses provides not only technical information, but also the relationship of that material to the officer in his role of division officer.

In the final semester, a course entitled.

The Jitnior Naval Officer, is required of all first classmen going to surface ships. This course specifically brings together previously acquired knowledge, and builds upon it especially to prepare the midshipmen to assume the duties of a division officer aboard ship.

Material is tailored to the individual's duty selection (i.e. ship type and fleet).

There is no course specifically designed to prepare a midshipman to assume duties as a division officer of an Air Squadron; however, the vast majority of material taught in The Junior Naval Officer is universally applicable regardless of warfare specialty.

CAPT. W . D . ROBERTSON, JR.

Div. of Naval Command & Management 15. What major changes have been instituted in Bancroft Hall since Vice Admiral Calvert reported?

B. D. MCGRAW '66

A major revision of the regulations pertaining to midshipmen has been accomplished.

Matters relating to customs of the service were removed, but continue to be addressed during Plebe Indoctrination. Many details were eliminated with the intent to provide midshipmen greater latitude in determining proper action under existing circumstances.

Sections dealing with administrative matters were removed and published as separate directives.

The revision of the midshipmen regulations was paralleled by a revision of the administrative conduct system which placed responsibility for judging and punishing midshipmen offenders in the hands of the midshipmen officers.

Marching off extra duty has been abolished, and in its stead the midshipmen serve extra duty by performing constructive tasks in Bancroft Hall patterned after the Preventative Maintenance System in use throughout the fleets.

A concerted effort has been made to raise the standards of decorum in the mess hall with the goal of achieving an atmosphere you would find in a wardroom aboard ship.

Additional information on changes may be found in the response to Question # 1 .

CDR. F . G. INGALLS

Administrative Officer, Bancroft 16. Is Academy enrollment going to stay at about 4400 for the near future? How do I sign up for Blue and Gold program as a Naval Air Reservist?

RICHARD A. LUKER '62

The total number of midshipmen set by law (Title 10, USC) is 4417 plus sons of persons awarded the Medal of Honor. Due to facilities limitations, however, the limiting number approved by the Chief of Naval Personnel is 4300 as of 1 July of each year.

As far as is known, there are no plans to change this limiting number.

In order to sign up for Blue and Gold program, you should apply for ACDUTRA orders through CNRESTRA requesting that C N R E S T R A obtain a quota for you from the Naval District of your residence. If you are unable to obtain a quota for the summer training periods, you may still sign up as a Naval Academy Information Program Affiliate by writing to the Director of Candidate Guidance.

CAPT. R . E . BRADY

Director, Candidate Guidance 17. I wonder if other alumni like myself would like to be briefed by the Office of Candidate Guidance on what we can do to be better Blue and Gold Liaison Officers. Either at the general meeting, or at a brief session just before or after the meeting for those officers (retired) who are trying to help out. If not, I should, myself, like a few minutes with an officer in the Information Program.

JACK AGNEW '30

The training program for Blue and Gold Officers covers a very busy two week period.

It would be impractical to attempt to cover these subjects even in abbreviated form at a general meeting. Alumni with questions relating to Candidate Guidance or the Blue and Gold Program are cordially invited to meet with the Director and officers of Candidate Guidance during the homecoming period.

The CGO office hours are 0800-1700 daily and 0900-1200 on Saturday. Additionally, alumni may submit questions anytime by mail addressed to Superintendent, U. S. Naval Academy (Candidate Guidance), Annapolis, Maryland 21402.

CAPT. R . E . BRADY

Director, CG 18. (Note: My question was prompted by an article in the Blue and Gold Newsletter, July 1971.) Would you please explain to me why the Naval Academy is now offering a pre-med major. While I understand the need for motivated career physicians in the Navy, I seriously question the ability of the Academy to prepare a man for medical school given the wide range of unrelated but required courses in the curriculum.

CHARLES J. BOWNE, JR. '58

The answer to LCdr. Bowne's first question is contained in the lead-in to his second question.

In answer to the second question, as a result of the academic restructuring which took place in 1969 and which resulted in the majors curriculum, it was not at all difficult to develop a major which would prepare a midshipman for medical school. Prior to its being approved, the Bioscience major was reviewed by approximately a dozen of the nation's top medical schools and was enthusiastically received. With the exception of a two semester hour junior officer management course, a midshipman majoring in bioscience will complete the same professional and distribution requirements as his contemporaries.

M A J . JAMES E . SWAB, U S M C

Exec. Asst to Academic Dean

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PART III Questions Addressed to the Chief Naval Operations

PART II

19. What major changes have been instituted academically since Vice Admiral Calvert reported?

B. D. MCGRAW '66

The most significant academic change since Vice Admiral Calvert became the Superintendent in 1968 has been the introduction of the Majors Program. All midshipmen now graduate with a major in one of approximately 26 areas of study. As a follow-on to the Majors Program, the Common Plebe Year was introduced this fall. By requiring all the plebes, with the exception of some validators, to take the same courses—although some are offered at several levels— it allows the individual midshipman more time to make an intelligent decision on the selection of his major.

The second major change has been a complete revamping of the professional training program to fully integrate it with the AtSea-Training cruises.

M A J . JAMES E . SWAB, USMC

Exec. Asst. to Academic Dean 20. How is the Memorial Fund recreational facilities program progressing?

LCDR. J O H N LAPLANTE '62

The Recreational Facilities Program is progressing quite well on several fronts. In terms of the actual fund raising itself, we are most gratified by the general response we have had from wealthy individuals throughout the country whom we have been in touch with individually or in groups. They have made substantial contributions or pledges that have moved us towards our goal.

As for the alumni fund raising drive, this also has been most gratifying. Those who have responded have done so to a degree that exceeded our expectations, and we are very pleased with the overall participation of our alumni. This is not to say that we believe we have heard from all our alumni. I hope that each of you can lend a hand by encouraging classmates to join in this program with us. As to numbers, we have just about reached the $1 million dollar mark in cash and pledges.

As to the facilities themselves, we have entered the second stage in the architectural development of this program. The first stage was a planning study that identified the scope of these projects and recommended sites for their location. We are pleased with the results of these planning studies, and from that we proceeded to entering a contract with the architect-engineering firm, Ellerbe of Minnesota. They are tasked with the final design and production of engineering drawings which will be used to contract actual construction of the facilities. Ellerbe enjoys an excellent reputation in the architectural world and they have done a great deal of college campus work ranging from athletic facilities to academic buildings. We are pleased with the work they have done thus far, and we expect by mid-November to have presented to us the final architectural design of the three recreational facilities.

CDR. C. L . BEKKEDAHL

Exec. Asst. to Superintendent 16

Questions Addressed to the Alumni Association 2 1 . What can we who have no official connection w i t h the Navy (physically disqualified) do to promote the Navy and the Naval Academy?

THOMAS R . TEPLY '47

Support your local alumni chapter and class organizations in their aims and goals.

Support the National Association whose goals and missions are aimed at supporting the Navy and the Naval Academy. Your class is an active one and I happen to know of its many fine contributions to the Naval Academy. So call on the Seventh Company Wardroom during Homecoming as an example of one of your projects.

W. S. BUSIK 22. (a) Why the apathy on the part of our alumni w i t h respect to the Blue and Gold Program? (b) What concrete steps are contemplated to improve the above situation?

MARVIN J. BECKER '47

(a) There is no apathy on the part of the National Alumni Association with respect to the Blue and Gold Program. In fact we addressed over 200 Blue and Gold members here at Annapolis last summer asking them to use our help and so far as I know they have our full support. Please let me know instances where this is not so and we may be able to see where we have failed to get out the word. (b) Steps to improve any apathy toward the Blue and Gold Program will be dealt with on a case basis. Please give me cases.

W. S. BUSIK 23. There are 31 alumni in the WinstonSalem, N.C., area and we have been meeting 3 or 4 times a year for the past year.

To my knowledge we ore not really an "official" chapter? What are the rules?

What should we do, if anything?

JOHN G. PALMER '61

Have a business meeting, elect chapter officers and any special committees, such as by-laws, membership, program, etc. Insofar as connection with the National Association is concerned, we have no legal tie-ins, but we do operate on a basis of very close liaison and mutual understanding. Each year the twelve local chapters having the largest membership in the National Association are allocated one trustee each to serve on the National Board of Trustees.

When local chapters have grown to a point where they include not less than 25 members, who are also members of the National Association, they are then eligible for a Certificate of Recognition issued by the National Association provided: one, they desire a Certificate and so request; and two, the local by-laws do not contravene any provision of the National By-laws.

If you need a computer print-out of alumni in your area to try to round up other members, please let me know. We are happy to be of any assistance to you.

W. S. BUSIK

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24. What is the current retention rate and how does it compare w i t h the retention rates of the past t w o decades?

W. A. DoBBS '32 First term enlisted reenlistment rates have fluctuated between 9% and 28% since 1954.

The high point was reached in FY 62 during the Berlin buildup period. Since that time a decrease has occurred each year through FY 70 when the rate dropped to 10%. The career reenlistment rates fluctuated between 73% and 94% with a general decline occurring from FY 62. In FY 71 the rates for both first term and career categories improved; the first term rate to 17% (highest level since FY 64) and the career rate to 90% (highest since FY 64). The first term rate for July and August has further improved to an impressive 21% while the career rate has remained high at 88%. Although we feel gratified at this improvement, there still remains the problem of selective retention. A large number of major rating groups (RD, BT, SM, AB, AD, for example) still have reenlistment rates below the 10% level with a corresponding number of reenlistments below that necessary to sustain our career inventory manning level.

25. What are plans to improve the retention rate?

W. A. DoBBs '32 Our plans will still be directed toward support of actions to make military pay externally comparable, and internally equitable.

The continuing modernization of our forces toward a more effective Navy and our efforts at achieving a reasonable deployment schedule are other important actions. In addition, we will continue the emphasis upon our programs to improve command and leadership at all levels. Implicit in this improved means of leading our personnel are the considerations for people that bring out the best in each of us. The fun and zest comes with the enjoyment of doing the job as real professionals and the mutual trust and confidence that follow.

26. Request Admiral Zumwalt discuss his views regarding major commands. (It appears that major sea commands are somewhat downgraded.)

J. A. CHENAULT '36

The deep draft/major command at sea concept has been replaced by one in which a captain will normally serve in only one command tour at sea or ashore. To prepare for the smaller and more professional Navy of the future we must ensure proper utilization of our officer talent. With the continued reduction in the size of our Navy and as new technology replaces old, it has become obvious that our top talent and managerial expertise must be spread more evenly among command at sea, command of major shore installations and management of our weapon .system acquisition programs.

In consonance with this policy there will be a dual route to flag grade, operational and managerial. Selection boards, particularly flag selection boards, will be carefully instructed and precepts appropriately written to ensure viability of both promotion paths.

In view of the foregoing, rather than saying that major sea commands have been downgraded, I prefer to state instead that major SHIPMATE

shore commands have been upgraded as a result of the full realization of their equivalence in importance to sea commands.

Many benefits will accrue to our Navy from this new program. Among these are: increased stability in assignment of our senior career officers; new avenues opened ashore for utilization of specialized expertise and training; and, improved management of the shore establishment.

27. I have questioned several sailors in the regular Navy as t o how they regard the proposed " j a c k e t " type uniforms. The unanimous reply is for the present t y p e , especially the whites and more especially the white caps.

ROBERT C. GREEN WALD '21

A Navywide poll taken in December of 1970 showed that 80% of our enlisted men desired a change to their uniform. Over 60% wanted to adopt a double breasted uniform similar to that worn by officers and CPO's. While it is expected that many will mourn the passing of the jumper style uniform and the white hat, we have every reason to believe that this change is extremely popular with the vast majority of our sailors. A recent visit to commands in Quonset Point, Newport, Charleston and Orlando reinforced this belief. About 80% of the 750 sailors interviewed were wholeheartedly behind the change.

28. How can we protect our valuable aircraft carriers f r o m Russian ship-to-ship (anti-ship missiles)?

E. P. ARCHIBALD '22

We are attacking this problem in a number of ways, emphasizing defense in depth. Improved ocean surveillance systems of several types will detect and identify missile-launching platforms (aircraft, surface, submarines) at long range, allowing their destruction by F-14 interceptors, strike aircraft with new air-to-surface missiles, or A S W systems such as the new S-3 aircraft, as appropriate, before they reach missile-launch range. The combination of L A M P S helicopters and HARPOON ship-to-ship missiles gives even our escorts a major, long-range, surface-tosurface kill system. F"or the difficult problem of a pre-emptive Soviet attack by trailing surface ship as the first hostile act, we are developing a system of our own missileequipped counter-trailers, which will open fire as the first enemy missile is launched. To defeat threatening missiles in flight, our many anti-ship missile defense ( A S M D ) program improvements range from introduction of the anti-missile capable P H O E N I X air-to-air missile systems and gruns, to new systems such as missile detection radars, point defense missiles, and close-in weapons systems employing rapid-fire guns. Finally, through design and damage control improvements, our new carriers—the most survivable ships in the world—are capable of taking even multiple hits and still continuing to operate.

29. Do we have any onti-ship missiles?

E. P. ARCHIBALD '22

Yes. All of our missile ships now have an impressive surface-to-surface missile capability in their existing 3-T systems (TALOS, T E R R I E R , T A R T A R ) . We are improving these systems incrementally, as well as developing major 3-T variants ( S T A N D A R D ARM, S T A N D A R D Active) specifically as surface-to-surface missiles. We are also well along in converting selected DEs and PGs to surface-to-surface missile capability using J A N U A R Y ,

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these same systems. H A R P O O N will also be air- and sub-surface deliverable. Additionally, we have a large family of air-tosurface missiles that have proved to be effective in an anti-ship role. These include CONDOR, SPARROW, B U L L P U P , S H R I K E , and STANDARD ARM. 30. Since the doctors agree that alcoholism is nearly as bad a problem as drugs in the USA, is not the "beer lighter alongside" policy one that should be reviewed?

T. WooLSEY JOHNSON, JR. '25

I gather you are referring to the barges that used to be based alongside some of our larger support ships in the rivers of Vietnam.

We did permit our sailors to have an occasional can of beer on these barges. The privilege was not abused and, since those ships are now gone, the matter is really academic.

However, during my period as commander of our naval forces in Vietnam, I heard of no cases where this small concession to our people caused any problems and I feel it was a small price to pay for the sacrifices our people made every day in Vietnam. I view this as the same as the trips to Mog Mog Island in Ulithi Atoll that we used to make available during World War II. Since alcohol is both legally and socially acceptable in our society, we see no reason at this time to deprive the Navy segment of society of reasonable access to it. However, I concur that alcoholism may well be as large a problem in the Navy as drugs, and for this reason, early in 1971 I established a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Council (consisting of Chief of Naval Personnel, Chairman; Surgeon General; Judge Advocate General; Director of the Naval Investigative Service; and selected Assistant Chiefs of Naval Personnel) and both drug and alcohol abuse control program offices in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. These organizations have been charged with and are now reviewing all of our policies, education programs, and attitudes with regard to alcoholism.

3 1 . What programs a n d / o r plans have been set up to insure that the experience gained by the "Brown Water N a v y " and the lessons learned in Vietnam ore not lost?

FRANK A. MUELLER, JR. '67

First, I assure you that as long as two former COMNAVFORV's are in O P N A V (VAdm. Jerry King and myself) this form of warfare will continue to get plenty of attention. For starters, on 1 July 1971, the Navy established two Naval Inshore Warfare Commands under the Amphibious Force Commanders. The N I W commands each consist of a Coastal River Squadron, a Special Warfare (jroup (SEAL—UDT), an Inshore Undersea Warfare Group, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, and a Beach Jumper Unit. The N I W commands centralize and consolidate the typical low-level conflict forces responsive to military assistance needs under the Nixon Doctrine.

We have initiated a comprehensive combat craft program to improve the breed of craft developed for use in Vietnam. These craft types are aimed at meeting not only USN needs, but urgent military assistance requests for reliable and suitable craft for foreign navies.

We have catalogued for future recall those particular and unique talents in our officers and enlisted personnel who served so ably in Vietnam.

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We have compiled historical and analytical information on the Navy's war in Southeast Asia, and are using this compendium as a source of information for our allies who require similar capabilities.

We are currently planning on extending coastal and riverine operational training from our pilot reserve program in the N I W Command, Atlantic, to other appropriate units, as a means of training a nucleus reserve capability in Brown Water operations.

We will continue to keep the Naval Inshore Operations Training Center in Vallejo, California in operation to train our advisors for Vietnam and other countries where their services are currently required.

Our objective in this broad spectrum of efforts is not simply to preserve a knowledge of Brown Water operations for possible future use—but to recognize Naval Inshore Warfare as a useful and necessary capability not only for our Navy, but for the many other navies of our allies.

32. Last year a question concerning retention rate of USNA graduates in the regular services was answrered in a manner to indicate that: a. A leveling off in the vicinity of 5 5 % retention after five years of obligated service was evident for classes '61 and junior. b. Reasons of importance for this lower retention rate were earlier a t t r i t i o n at LT and LCDR selection points and higher combat casualties.

Since there now has been a dramatic reduction in overall combat casualties, and promotion does not appear to be quite as accelerated, is there any indication that retention of Academy alumni has been improved, and, if not, are there any data to show what more important reasons for lowered retention might be? In any case, is anything being done about lower retention rates?

THOMAS E . BOWMAN III

'63

Retention of USNA graduates of classes '61-'6S has remained around 55% at the end of 5 years of obligated service. Year groups '66 and '67 still have 73% and 87% respectively of those commissioned; however, many are still under obligated service because of commitments for various types of specialty training. I anticipate that these year groups will also level off around 55% as everyone reaches the end of total obligated service requirements.

Our FY 71 retention rates appear to reflect a turning around of previous downward trends in the nuclear submarine and pilot communities, with an increase projected in both groups for FY 72. This is a general prediction, not associated with a specific officer source, but on the basis of past experience, it is anticipated that USNA graduates will follow the general trend. Recent experience among submarine officer graduates of the Naval Academy support this prediction.

The reasons upon which USNA graduates base their decisions to leave the service are basically the same as those of officers from other sources. The most significant of these include: —Promise of greater pay in the civilian community.

—Family separation.

—Job satisfaction and desire for education unavailable through the Navy.

As you are aware, a number of retention actions have been initiated but they are not limited to officers from any single source.

These retention actions have been outlined earlier in response to Question 2.

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C A P I T O L

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T J O T H the military procurement and the military appropriations bills for fiscal 1972 were delayed by attempts to attach amendments withdrawing all American forces from Indochina. The opposition to our Vietnam operations does not appear to have had much effect on funds allocated to defense, although the Defense Department request for fiscal 1972 appropriations was not approved. The original budget, including amendments, called for an appropriation of $73,543,820,000. The House cut this to $71,048,013,000, and the Senate Appropriations Committee cut it to $70,242,513,000. T h e Senate figure is $661,817,750 above the fiscal 1971 appropriation. Pay increases enacted November 14, 1971, are not included in these estimates.

Proposals to lessen expenditures in fiscal 1972 include the following: Dropping plans to produce X M-303, the main battle tank, which would be unnecessarily complex and excessively sophisticated. Funds were allocated to development of prototypes of two alternate tanks.

Five percent reduction in expenditures for civilian personnel. $270 million or more because of reduction in military personnel.

Reduction of $182 million in Safeguard A B M operations.

Saving of $180 million by curtailing intelligence operations ; legislators say there is no need for the volume of this work now being done.

Sharp reduction in the number of personnel in public affairs, public relations, and public information.

Too M a n y Ranking Officers

Funds earmarked for staff headquarters in Washington and the field were reduced in order to force a reduction in numbers of officers attached to these offices. The legislators appear determined to effect a reduction in the number of lieutenant colonels and commanders up to generals and admirals. There are about 6,000 more colonels, lieutenant colonels, captains, and commanders in uniform today than there were in mid-1945, when there were about five times as many men under arms. The services are advised to have plans ready for reductions in the number of officers by the time the fiscal 1973 appropriations bill is considered.

T h e accompanying table shows the comparative officer grade structures.

N a v y ' s Share

T h e original fiscal 1972 budget called for an expenditure of $3,327,900,000 for naval shipbuilding and conversion. The House allocated $3,017,500,000 to this work, and the Senate Appropriations Committee allocated $2,926,200,000.

T h e House Appropriations Committee approved an overall expenditure of $22.6 billion for the Navy, $1.6 billion above the fiscal 1971 appropriation.

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by Fred Lardner

The House Appropriations Committee summarizes below the budget's effect on the Navy in fiscal 1972: "The proposed budget would support an active fleet of 658 ships at the end of fiscal year 1972, compared with 710 at the end of fiscal year 1971 and 769 at the end of fiscal year 1970, and an active aircraft inventory (Navy and Marine Corps) of 7,141 at the end of fiscal year 1972, somewhat reduced from fiscal year 1971. The forces would include 16 attack and A S W support carriers, 227 A S W and air defense escort ships, and 75 amphibious assault ships at the end of fiscal year 1972, as well as 2,208 Navy and Marine Corps tactical aircraft and 502 A S W aircraft. A number of new ships will join the fleet during fiscal year 1972, including 6 nuclear attack submarines, 12 escort ships, 9 amphibious assault ships and 7 logistic and support ships.

"The budget request provides for construction of 5 nuclear attack submarines, one nuclear-powered guided missile frigate, 7 destroyers, 2 submarine tenders, and 3 rescue and salvage ships, as well as conversion of 6 ballistic submarines and 2 guided missile frigates. It also includes advanced procurement funds for additional nuclear attack submarines and another nuclear-powered missile frigate. A total of 290 aircraft would be procured, including A-6 all-weather bombers, EA-6B electronic countermeasures aircraft, E-2C early warning aircraft, AV-8A H A R R I E R aircraft, A-7 attack aircraft, P-3 patrol aircraft, and RH-53D mine countermeasure helicopters.

"The budget also includes funds for continued procurement of the Navy's new F-14A multi-purpose fighter and the new carrier-based A S W aircraft, the S-3, as well as for the development of the A E G I S

fleet air defense missile system and the H A R P O O N long-range standoff missile system. Funds are included for substantial quantities of missiles, ammunition, and other types of supplies, weapons and equipment."

The Senate committee agreed with House reductions of projects in the original administration budget, and made some reductions of its own. It came as a surprise to many members of Congress that no provision would be made in the fiscal 1972 budget for advance procurement to support construction of a fourth nuclear guided missile frigate ( D L G N 3 8 ) . The Deputy Secretary of Defense, after conferring with the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations, advised the Armed Services Committees on May 5, 1971, that construction of a fourth frigate of this class was not advisable for the 1973 construction program.

"The very substantial overall cost of these ships, limitations on funds available for defense, and other high priority needs, led me to conclude that we should only plan to build three nuclear frigates at this time," the Deputy Secretary said.

T h e Senate committee concurred in House elimination of funds for advance procurement for an A S submarine tender and mine warfare and patrol ships.

The Senate committee did not approve an expenditure authorized by the House of $22,500,000 for advance procurement for an additional nuclear attack submarine. This allocation was not in the administration budget, and the Senate committee said that "funds provided for major weapons systems should be based on formal budget requests from the President." The Senate committee also disapproved of $56,500,000 earmarked by the House for construction of an A O R replenishment oiler, explaining that the Navy had asked postponement of this project.

OFFICER GRADE STRUCTURE WWII Korea Today June 30, 1945 June 30, 1952 June 30,1971

Rank General or Admiral Lieutenant General or Vice Admiral Major, and Brigadier General, or Admiral Subtotal Colonel or Captain Lieutenant Colonel or Commander Subtotal Total officers Total enlisted Total personnel

38 101

25 65

45 145

1,929

1,052

1,145

2,068

1,142

1,330

14,989 36,967

12,490 28,927

17,388 40,431

51,956

41,417

57,819

1,260,109 10,795,775

375,829 3,245,310

371,416 2,329,754

12,123,455

3,635,912

2,714,727

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Fight Over Pay

There were plenty of arguments over military pay in the last half of 1971. The increases authorized by the draft law became effective November 14, and, under conditions that have prevailed for recent years, another pay raise would become effective July 1, 1972, when Federal civilian pay would be increased.

The subject of pay, along with other matters not related to military procurement, was made part of the military procurement bill for fiscal 1972. Senator Gordon Allott (R.-Col.) offered an amendment which would add an increase in military pay to the increases authorized by the draft law. This addition would amount to about $381 million on an annual basis. The Senate passed the procurement bill with this provision in it, but the House refused to approve this proposed additional expenditure, and the House conferees prevailed over the Senate conferees.

Senator John Stennis (D.-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said of the 1971 increases: "We had an automatic increase that went into effect in January 1971. That totaled $1.2 billion. Then we passed the draft bill during the year, and that carried an increase of $2.4 billion, for a total so far during the year of $3.6 billion.

Had it not been for the freeze and the deferment, another increase would have gone into effect in January 1972, which would have been, in round numbers, $1.2 billion, for about a $5 billion increase in a 13-month period.

"That is a good deal of money. Some of those increases were overdue, but even at that, the $5 billion adds up to a rather generous sum of money, from many viewpoints. The deferred increase of $1.2 billion will go into effect in July 1972."

Hearings on the appropriations bill emphasized the fact that now 52 percent of the total defense appropriation is used for military pay and fringe benefits. If the appropriation for fiscal 1972 is about $71 billion, the amount to support personnel is about $37 billion. If there is a shortage of pay increase money in the regular appropriations, there is also a surplus of $82 billion appropriated in past years for one purpose or another which was not spent and is now available for further obligation.

Action On Various Bills

Recently there has been a lot of action on various minor bills of interest to military personnel, most of which are outlined below. As usual, the House takes the lead on military legislation, hoping that the Senate Armed Services Committee will keep the ball rolling.

included in a bill introduced in the 91st Congress, but somehow or other they were left out of the bill. The House has passed H. R. 9096, which would provide academy men with $15,000 insurance at $3 per month, $10,000 at $2 per month, and $5,000 at $1 per month. Cadets and midshipmen of the Reserve Officers Training Corps have had this insurance for years. The Secretary of the Army advised Congress that cadets and midshipmen of the academies are full-time members of the military service, and as such are entitled to this insurance.

Survivors Of Missing

The House and the Senate have passed H. R. 8656, which assures survivors of missing personnel of Federal benefits based on the highest ranks of the missing, even though it might be shown the death occurred before the missing men were promoted. Under current law, dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors is based on the rank held by members at time of death. The House Armed Services Committee says there is a "strong possibility that personnel accounting and identification procedures for those members carried in a missing status will uncover evidence that many of them died during the period of their captivity." Basing survivor payments on the higher grade or rank may "serve to alleviate some of the burden borne by survivors."

Handicapped Dependents

The House has passed H. R. 1409, which would permit the mentally retarded or physically handicapped spouses and children of active duty personnel to use private institutions operated for profit when obtaining benefits under the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services. In some areas such institutions are the only places available for care of these persons. The government allows a payment of $350 per month for such care. 'The bill would also authorize childbirth care of a wife surviving a member who was killed or died while receiving hostile fire pay at the same low cost authorized pregnant wives of active duty personnel. This feature is retroactive to January 1, 1967.

methods. Today, the House Armed Service Committee says, greater emphasis is placed on dual flight instruction, the result of all-weather operations, more complicated air traffic control procedures, higher performance aircraft, and enhancement of flying safety. Current different provisions for the military services would be supplanted by provisions common to each service.

Dependency And Indemnity Compensation

The House has passed H. R. 11652 which would provide a 10 percent increase in dependency and indemnity payments to 176,000 widows and a 5 percent increase to 46,000 children. Widows' rate is higher because it hasn't been changed since December 1, 1969, while the rate for children was increased July 1, 1970.

An average increase of 6.5 percent to about 68,500 parents is also sought. Rates would become effective January 1, 1972.

Disability And Death Pension

The House has passed H. R. 11651 which would (1) Increase by $300 the maximum annual income limitations for the non-service-connected pension program, thus providing an income limitation of $2,600 for single pensioners and $3,800 for pensioners with dependents; (2) Provide a cost-of-living increase in widows' rates for more than one child, and to eligible children receiving such payments; (3) Exclude unusual medical expenses in determining a pensioner's income; (4) If a pensioner dependent is lost through death, marriage, or divorce, benefits would continue until the end of the calendar year instead of until the end of the month.

Emergency Evacuation Allowances

The House and the Senate have passed H. R. 8356, which would make permanent the authority to pay special allowances to dependents of members to offset expenses incident to evacuation. Included are a dislocation allowance, equal to one month's basic allowance for quarters; a 30-days per diem allowances; a payment not to exceed two months' basic pay; cost of shipping an automobile.

Changes In Pilot Training

Insurance For Academy Men

For years the government has been trying to get the Congress to include about 12,500 cadets and midshipmen at the four service academies in the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance program. The Veterans Administration tried to have them JANUARY,

1972

The House and the Senate have passed H. R. 7950, which would eliminate specific flying hour requirements (200 hours) and certain obsolete provisions, and permit military pilots to be trained in a manner consistent with mission need, safe operation, and up-to-date pilot training 19

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by Budd Thalman

letic Conference weekly All-East squad for his play against the Blue Devils.

A week later, Voith was back on the All-East team, this time for his 21 tackles and inspired linebacker play in a 21-0 loss to Notre Dame. Voith also forced a fumble against the Irish.

Earlier in the season, kicking specialist Tom Moore was included among the AllEast choices for a performance that included a 40-yard touchdown run from punt formation and a punting average of 44.6 yards against Pittsburgh. Fred Stuvek was honored similarly for passing the Midshipmen to victory over Syracuse.

Glen Nardi won a mention among those considered for "Collegiate Lineman of the W e e k " for his play in the Orange upset.

Soccer Team Wins N.C.A.A. I n v i t e , Takes N i n e of First 10 Games

Stuvek (15) passes in Navy's 15-14 upset victory over Duke.

Stuvek Touchdown Pass Helps Topple Syracuse for t h e First Time Since ' 6 7

Youngster quarterback Fred Stuvek pitched a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver Bert Calland with 12:45 remaining in the final period for what proved to be the decisive points in Navy's 17-14 upset of Syracuse.

"That was our 'hog special,' " Coach Rick Forzano explained later in the bedlam of a happy Navy locker room. "It didn't work precisely as planned, however.

Calland, who had been split out as a wide receiver, comes out of the backfield on this pattern. Syracuse had the play well covered, though, and Fred had to do some scrambling around to make it work."

Stuvek's touchdown pass, his fifth of the season, capped an uphill effort by the Midshipmen who watched an early 10-0 lead evaporate when Syracuse scored two third quarter touchdowns. " I t would have been easy for these young men to say 'here we go again,' " Forzano said, "but that's not what they're made of. They stayed in there and got the victory they deserved."

Newcomer Stuvek, who has been developing each week since taking over for Al Glenny in the second half of the Pittsburgh game, connected on 13 of his 22 passing attempts for 240 yards and one touchdown. Stuvek also scored once himself on a three-yard keeper in the first period. Roger Lanning tacked on a 36-yard field goal, his longest of the season, for three first quarter points.

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Running back Dan Howard, another of the many youngsters in Navy's offensive cast, ripped off 92 yards on 23 carries. It was the best single game rushing total by a Navy back this fall. Another third classman, split end Larry Van Loan, checked in with a spectacular afternoon, something fans have come to expect from him. Van Loan collected four passes for a staggering 143 yards, only 36 yards short of the single game record. His 53yard catch was the long gainer in Navy's first scoring drive and he hauled down a 51-yard bomb in the push that was capped by Lanning's field goal.

The win was only Navy's second in nine games with Syracuse, the other also coming at Annapolis in 1967. The Orangemen, incidentally, were touted in the preseason as one of the nation's top teams, finishing among the first 10 in many of the magazine polls.

A w a r d s Pile Up For I m p r o v i n g N a v y Gridders

Coupled with Navy's football improvement has been a fresh flow of Eastern and National awards for members of the 1971 squad.

Linebacker Chuck Voith cornered the most significant prize when he was named "Collegiate Lineman of the Week" by the Associated Press after the Midshipmen's 15-14 upset of nationally-ranked Duke. Against the Blue Devils, Voith recovered three fumbles and had a hand in 24 tackles, fifteen of them unassisted.

H e also forced two fumbles. Voith was also named to the Eastern College Ath-

Glenn W a r n e r has been producing successful Navy soccer teams since his arrival here a quarter century ago.

This fall was no exception. With the Army game remaining as Shipmate went to press, W a r n e r had directed the Midshipmen to nine victories in ten appearances, a record that ranked Navy among the nation's top ten in collegiate soccer.

(Ed. Note窶年avy 2, Army 1.)

The excellent showing also won Navy's eighth invitation to the N.C.A.A. postseason soccer tournament in the past nine years. The Midshipmen, who made the second round before losing to National semi-finalist H o w a r d University a year ago, were scheduled to open N.C.A.A. play with South Florida.

H i g h scorer for the soccer team was second classman Skip Giessing of St. Louis, Mo., who scored eight goals and assisted on two others. Plebe Keno Knieriem helped out with six goals and one assist. Plebe Tim Dantzig and firstie Nels Goddard shared starting duties in the Navy goal.

Cross Country Team Best Since ' 6 7

" W e will definitely be among the top seven or eight clubs in the east . . ."

T h a t was Al Cantello's pre-season evaluation of his Navy cross country team. Cantello obviously knew what he was talking about. The Midshipmen finished 8th in the I-C-4-A Championships, annual highlight of the Eastern cross country season. In dual-triangular competition, Navy, with A r m y remaining, was already assured of the first winning season since 1967. The Midshipmen were 5-2 with victories over such traditional tough hurdles as Maryland, St. John's, and New York University. (Ed. NoteNavy beat Army, 21-40.)

This fall. Navy's top runner was youngster Jeff Kramer, one-half of the twin brother tandem that rewrote the Plebe record book with astonishing regularity a year ago. Jeff was the Midshipmen's first finisher in all six of his dual-triangular appearances. His 11th place time of 25:14 in the Heptagonals was Navy's best for the five-mile course all season.

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^

.^ At a recent session of the M o n d a y * ^Quarterback Club, which this year has-* .^been expanded to include appearances^ *by members of the Navy varsity a n d * T^Plebe squads, outstanding Plebe pros-^j^. ^pect George Markulis, a heavily-re-;^ <fCruited standout from California, was^r ^asked why he chose the Naval A c a d - ^ •s^emy. H i s reply bodes well for the^r ^ N a v a l Academy's future. '^ •^ H e r e is what Markulis said: *: •A- " T h e main reason that I came to-fr * t h e Naval Academy was because of^ itthe tradition and the pride that theix "^place has to offer, things that m a n y ^ pother colleges throughout the n a t i o n * .j^rSeem to me to be losing. Take, for$ ^example, the spirit here for the foot-* T^ball team, even during a losing season.-ii*People at Annapolis are still backing* •jiirthe team 100% even though the season-ij*is not going so well. A t another school* •fyl was considering, which is having a-ii*bad year, my friends say that the spirit;^ •iHrhas just gone down completely and just-iir $about no one is backing the team u p . $ * T h a t ' s a big advantage that the Naval-iV ^Academy has over other schools be-^^ *cause a player will continue to try h i s * ^best when he knows that there a r e ^ *people behind him. * * "Also, the academics at Annapolisii^ a r e probably unmatched. People at t h e ^ *Academy are trying to help you g r a d u - * *ate. If you ever get into any trouble^ *academically, anybody here would b e * ^willing to help you out. This is o n e * *thing that other colleges don't offer. If* *you drop out, there's always somebody.5!r * t o replace you. T h e Naval A c a d e m y * •i^gives a football player an equal c h a n c e ^ * t o devote time to his academics.* li-There's a set study period that's re-^jj^ *quired of me and that's also a g r e a t * Ti-advantage."

-ir *iii"s^-ii-*ti-TS-**-!;tTi-j!ririrtV************* 150s Lose t o A r m y But Tie For Eastern C r o w n

Navy needed an assist from Cornell to keep its string of Eastern 150-Pound Football titles in odd-numbered seasons alive for another year. T h e Midshipmen lost to Army 20-0 in their head-to-head confrontation at West Point. But Cornell, a 20-8 Navy victim earlier in the season, turned around and upset the Cadets, setting up the tie at the top of the League standings.

Plebe Football P r o g r a m W i l l Go I n t e r n a t i o n a l In December

T h e Navy football program will go International when the Plebe team visits Mexico City for a Sunday, December 19, date with an aggregation of Mexican all-stars.

Announcement of the game, worked out with representatives of the Liga Nacional de Futbol Americano, was made by J. O. Coppedge, Director of Athletics. " W e are naturally pleased at the prospect of taking our excellent Plebe team J A N U A R Y ,

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to Mexico City for the first-ever Navy football game outside the continental United States," Captain Coppedge said. " T h e people of Mexico have been most cooperative in completing all of the arrangements."

T h e Plebes, incidentally, wound up their regular season November 6th with a 35-7 victory over Columbian Prep, the sixth triumph in seven games for Coach Dick Duden's eleven. Other Plebe victims were the Naval Academy Prep School (21-17), Syracuse Freshmen (21-20), Maryland Freshmen (34-17), Villanova Freshmen (14-0), and Pennsylvania Freshmen (28-7). Navy's only loss was to the Alabama Freshmen, a 28-23 winner in Annapolis on October 9th.

THE MAIL BOAT Shipmate: I have just returned to the desert from my fiftieth class reunion at the Naval Academy ( I still do not believe i t ! ! ) .

Time has wrought many changes in the image and in the spirit of our beloved Alma Mater. I wandered through the old familiar places, almost as in a dream, observing the tremendous expansion of our granite walls and halls. Reading loud and clear, the message came through to me, "Eight bells and all's well"! There is no fundamental change—just an advance to new horizons.

At the dress parade, I admit to nostalgic tears, as the "Hell-cats" marched by !!

T h e Naval Academy (together with its Comrades-in-Arms, West Point and, now, the Air Force Academy) is still a fountainhead of all that is fine and true in our National Heritage. T h e splendid young Midshipmen, moving about in their appointed ways, are eloquent testimony to the certainty that our country will weather the current storms of national decadence, and emerge into the calm waters of a vast new era of great good.

I paused reverently in the chapel, amid the aura of portraits, plaques, and portents of great tradition, as heavenly light filtered through the hallowed stained glass windows. My heart throbbed as in the uttermost reaches of my being, the glorious fanfare of ten thousand trumpets reverberated, proclaiming the steadfastness of our motto "Non Sibi, sed P a t r i a e " as is emblazoned over the massive bronze chapel doors.

And all around me could be faintly heard an ethereal a cappella choir, clad in Navy Blue and Gold, choralling an antiphonal anthem, "Eternal Father, Strong to Save . . ."

D. A D A M S ( " J A C K " ) FROST '21

Shipmate: Congratulations on the beautiful cover on the November issue. T h e colors came out magnificently.

PERRY R . TAYLOR

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LUCKY BAG OF BOOKS F I X B A Y O N E T S ! And Other Stories.

By John W . Thomason. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, original copyright 1925; latest reprint 1970; illustrated, $.8.95.

W h e n Roy Smith suggested I review this volume of 23 short stories, I vaguely remembered having read some amusing tales by Thomason in the old Saturday Evening Post. W e r e they the same? Old stuff? I soon discovered that quite the contrary, these tales are not only timeless —they are so good, I rationed myself to one at a sitting. T h a t is the way to read Fix Bayonets!

Resist the temptation to keep going. T h e locale jumps from China to Nicaragua, to Chile, to Haiti, to France and back to China and France, without time sequence. T h e change of pace and theme requires time-out between to fully savor the new flavor.

H a d I not spent a decade in the F a r East, I might have thought some of the Chinese situations were a bit "way out."

Thomason puts it in focus by explaining at the beginning of one of his anecdotes that, "It is a sad thing about the writing of fiction, that Nature improves on Art." Which is simply another way of saying that Truth is stranger than Fiction. This one particular story, Thomason promises, is wholly factual—the dogged pursuit of a Haitian revolutionary by a Marine, who well earned his Medal of Honor.

I have no doubt the rest of these charming tales are just as solidly based on fact, but having been derived through hearsay, or "as told t o " by some grizzled gunnery sergeant, were slightly altered to cover the trail of the parties involved. "Sangrado," for example, clearly is the Sandino that led the Marines a merry chase in Nicaragua. T h e American " H i g h Commissioner" in Peking, a non-existent title, obviously is the American minister. But those pungent Chinese smells, the descriptions of "Hoss Marine" dalliances with White Russian gals (and one dashing Red spy), plus clashes with "friendly" bandits, all ring true as a proper Mex dollar.

Several of the sequences are about Marine action in World W a r One. If you can't take flowing blood and spilled guts, pass these up. But you would be missing some classic descriptions of the hell that was mass positional warfare in 1917.

Thomason's facility with the pen extended beyond its use in setting down pungent prose. H e was also a gifted artist. His many sketches give fuller life to the words alongside.

T h e book's introduction concludes with the thought that Thomason's projecting the Marine image through his Kiplingesque portrayals of Corps life has been a heavy contribution to the custom of spelling " M a r i n e " with a capital M. Read this book and I believe you will agree.

K E M P TOLLEY

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3 5 . Since w e a r e becoming a democratic social o r g a n i z a t i o n , I v o t e N o on b e a r d e d , sloppy sailors dressed in service dress blues. W h a t a r e w e t r y i n g t o do?

D. L. BROWN '56

3 3 . a . W h a t percentage of today's g r a d u ates o b t a i n a higher d e g r e e t h a n a Bachelor's d e g r e e on g r a d u a t i o n ? b. How m a n y a r e p e r m i t t e d t o continue studies t o w a r d s t h a t higher d e g r e e a f t e r g r a d u a t i o n a n d prior to going to s e a / s h o r e duty?

FRANK ELEFANTE '47

a. Of the 4114 graduates of the Naval Academy, OCS, NROTC, N E S E P and ROC Programs for FY 71, 165 (4%) were accepted into an immediate postgraduate degree program.

Of the total unrestricted line officers on active duty as of end fiscal year '71, 4,535, or approximately 10.2%, have obtained a Master's and/or Ph.D. degree. Of the total restricted line and staff corps officers on active duty during the same FY, 3, 565, or approximately 12%, have obtained a master's and/or Ph.D. degree. b. Current policy permits a maximum of 5% of the USNA graduating class to participate in the Immediate Graduate Education Program ( I G E P ) . An additional 3% may participate in other scholarship programs (e.g., Burke, Rhodes scholarships).

3 4 . On w h a t d a t e do y o u estimate cont r o l of t h e seas w i l l pass to t h e USSR? M. P. EVENSON '25

Since 1965, Navy strength has been reduced by 25% of its ships, 20% of its combat aircraft and 7% of its total uniformed and civilian personnel.

While the Soviets have been making a seemingly frantic effort to build a Navy capable of challenging our own, even to the possible extent of conceding the moon race to us, we have been sliding steadily downhill. 'Two forces prompted our decline.

First, to replace even our present level of naval forces on an orderly basis every 25 years, we must invest $3 billion each year in new construction, at 1972 price levels.

Except for FY '72, we have not been able to approach that level of investment for the last eight years.

The higher budgets of the Vietnam years were committed to replacement of losses or expenditure of weapons—shipbuilding allocations were cut back to help pay these daily operating costs of the war. In essence, we were forced to accept steadily growing obsolescence as one of the costs of that war.

Secondly, although the dollar level of Navy funding today is higher than in the years before Vietnam, our real purchasing power has been cut one-third as a result of inflation. We have in effect lost a whole generation of shipbuilding in the last decade— and, given the accelerated Soviet effort in the same period, they have established tremendous relative momentum.

If these two opposing trends continue, it is inevitable that the United States Navy will become inferior to the Soviet Navy.

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The Navy has historically maintained the highest standards of personal appearance, recognizing that our sailors frequently are the most visible aspect of American life in some foreign ports.

Recent changes do not reflect any intention to lower these standards now. Navy uniform regulations have been modified to eliminate any reference to specific length of hair but still require that all personnel present a neatly groomed appearance. This change, and others pertaining to the enlisted uniform, have been made in recognition of changing trends and styles in personal appearance. This adapting to current trends and styles is not new—cursory review of naval uniform regulations over the past 100 years will show that the Navy has had a continuing policy of reflecting contemporary dress and grooming standards.

In brief, these, and other recent personnel policy changes reflect our belief that we have a Navy of intelligent, responsible people, who are serving our country in a wholehearted and dedicated manner. Today's Navymen reflect the finest segment of our younger generation. We are making every effort to treat them accordingly.

As far as DOD assistance on survivors' benefits goes, there is apparently a misconception concerning DOD's efforts in this area. DOD for a long time has been very concerned about survivors' benefits. Starting with the Hubbell Committee, it has been studying ways and means of improving benefits for the survivors of deceased retired personnel. The Congress and interested associations have also been active in this area, and their efforts reached fruition, first in the form of the recommended legislation produced by the Special Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee on Survivors Benefits, established during the 91st Congress in the late summer and fall of 1970.

Additionally, DOD, through the President's special Interagency Committee on Military Retirement and Survivors Benefits, forwarded a recommended survivors' benefits plan to the House Armed Services Committee in the spring of 1971. The combined efforts of all these interested parties have resulted in the current bill on survivors' benefits, H.R. 10670.

3 8 . In t h e e r a of economy, w h a t efforts o r e being m a d e to reduce t h e staffs of OSD, JCS, a n d CNO? Reduction in these staffs w i l l create similar reductions in subordinate staffs.

OTTO J. FuKA, JR. '54 3 6 . W h y , w i t h oil the current press being given to t h e inequities of the m i l i t a r y justice system a n d t h e t y p e of "shortt i m e r " l e g a l t a l e n t in evidence in t h e N a v y , a r e n ' t career officers being given the opportunity to receive g r a d u a t e degrees in l a w without having to t a k e a t h r e e - y e a r l e a v e of obsence (sans p a y , etc.)?

J. A. KENDALL '64

Annually since 1954, Congress has placed a rider on the defense Appropriations Act which specifically prohibits the expenditure of Department of Defense funds for training in any legal profession or for the payment of tuition in such profession.

The Navy currently suffers a critical shortage of career judge advocates. Among other measures taken to relieve this shortage, we have recommended to the Department of Defense that with appropriate safeguards it would be in the best interest of the Navy to seek removal of the restriction prohibiting the expenditure of DOD funds for the education of officers as lawyers, or, in the alternative, to seek new legislation which would effect the desired result. These proposals are now under consideration in the Department of Defense.

3 7 . As of October 2 0 if not enacted into l a w , w h a t is the status of survivor b e n e fits? W h y has DOD not been more helpful?

This applies to active duty future Rets, a n d is not money f r o m A r m e d Forces budget.

F. C. B. MCCUNE '27

A bill to provide a new survivors' benefits plan for retired military personnel, H.R. 10670, was approved by the House Armed Services Committee in September. As of this writing H.R. 10670 was scheduled to come to a vote in the House of Representatives on 19 October. H.R. 10670 is expected to pass the House. The same bill has been introduced in the Senate as S. 325 with 31 Senators as co-sponsors. The Senate has not yet scheduled hearings on the bill, and it is difficult to project when hearing will start.

Between June 30, 1969 and June 30, 1971, the Office of the Secretary of Defense reduced by 488 military and civilian personnel (16.3%) and the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reduced by 381 personnel (18.6).

Additional manpower reductions were achieved through reorganization actions affecting certain Defense agencies and Unified Commands.

During this same period of time, the Department of the Navy effected a total reduction of over 4,000 military and civilian personnel in major headquarters staff in the Washington area and in the headquarters staffs of major field commands. The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, specifically, effected a net reduction of 276 military and civilian personnel (11%).

Further manpower reductions of staffs at all organizational levels within the Navy are anticipated, both as a result of their imposition by higher authority or self-imposed by the Navy because of budgetary constraints, reorganizations, or realignment of functions. These include the recent Presidential directive to reduce civilian employment by 5% and the requirement to adjust staffing structures to effect a reduction in the average grade level of civilian employment.

3 9 . A r e n e w l y commissioned USNA g r a d uates eligible for t h e Excess Leave P r o g r a m

(Low)?

J. ALLEN WALKER '61

Under B U P E R S I N S T 1520.99B of 29 December 1970, those newly-commissioned graduates of the USNA who were not physically qualified for appointment in the Unrestricted Line were eligible to apply for the Excess Leave Program (Law).

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40. I would like to have Admiral Zumwalt expound on, amplify or explain why the married Navy man is entitled to more financial benefits all around than his single contemporary. I realize, as do others, that marriage necessitates a higher income and the expenses are increased, yet a single man must undergo the costly expenses of courting. Perhaps marriage brings stability to the men in the fleet and men are encouraged to take a wife, but many "brown baggers" I have seen do not hove the loyalty and devotion to duty that the single officer or man has. Most of the single men I have met are embittered over this, and I cannot in good conscience give them a just explanation. Please advise.

W I L L I A M R . WILLIAMS '71

There are three common areas of pay entitlements which have been construed to be inequitable toward our single members. They are the Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ), Family Separation Allowance ( F S A ) , and Travel Allowances.

BAQ Background—Historically, the Department of Defense has assumed the responsibility for providing quarters in kind to all military personnel. In the case of members with dependents, it has been our experience that the demand for married public quarters far exceeds the supply in most areas. The law authorizes payment of a Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) when adequate public quarters are not available. Thus, before payment of a BAQ is authorized, to any member, a statement of non-assignment of public quarters must be issued by the local installation commander. Only members above pay grade 0-3 are provided the option of electing not to occupy available adequate public quarters and draw a BAQ. This provision is established by law, specifically. Title 37, United States Code, Section 403(b). Both members with dependents and members without dependents are entitled to an allowance for quarters when quarters are not assigned.

The difference between BAQ rates for a member with dependents and a member without dependents is based on need. The member with dependents is provided public quarters based on his pay grade and the number of members in the household. Likewise, the rnember without dependents is provided public quarters based on his own needs and pay grade. The rates of BAQ are based on the cost of renting private quarters of a similar space and quality for the respective member when he is not assigned public quarters.

When personnel are assigned to sea duty, they are furnished quarters in kind aboard the ship, whether with or without dependents.

The member with dependents may continue to draw the BAQ when not assigned public quarters in order to provide a household for the dependents.

Action Underway—The Department of the Navy recognizes the morale implications as a result of the difference in BAQ rates and has strongly supported the concept of an equal pay system for all our personnel. The BAQ inequities between our members on sea duty have been acknowledged and the Department of the Navy has proposed legislation which would authorize the payment of BAQ for bachelors on sea duty. This proposal has been submitted to the 1971 Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation which is already in session.

JANUARY,

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FSA Background—The Family Separation allowance was enacted to provide an additional allowance to a member with dependents to compensate for the additional costs of maintaining a household because of an enforced separation from his family. There is no intention to discriminate against the single member by excluding him from entitlements to the allowance because he is normally not required to maintain a household away from the vicinity of his duty station.

Action Underway—Storage areas have been made available at shore installations so that the bachelor on sea duty may store an automobile and personal effects without increased expense when he is required to be absent from his homeport.

TRAVEL ALLOWANCES Backgrotmd—Again, in the case of travel allowances, the Department of Defense has sought to provide payment in relation to the needs. The travel allowance is to defray the expenses of moving a member's household.

While the weight limitations on shipping household effects are dependent only on rank, an additional mileage allowance upon permanent change of station is provided the member with dependents based on the number of dependents. This is not done to discriminate against the member without dependents, but to more nearly meet the actual costs incurred.

GENERAL Action Underway—We hope eventually to achieve "equal pay for equal work" through conversion to a salary system. This remains our ultimate compensation goal. Until this goal is reached, however, we will continue to work within the present pay and allowances system to attain equitable treatment for all of our members.

4 1 . Interested in reasoning behind adoption of officer type uniform for enlisted personnel E-1 through E-6. Why was a single-breasted jacket not adopted to continue the incentive of a uniform change for advancement?

O. C. KELLER '41

There were two main reasons. First, the Navywide poll taken in 1970 indicated very little preference for a single-breasted uniform. This option was included as one of five choices. Secondly, cost considerations favored adopting a uniform which could be worn by all enlisted rates from E-1 to E-9 without requiring the purchase of a whole new bag upon advancement to E-7. Coupled with the great popularity of this style uniform by those wearing it, it appeared to be a winner.

42. Would appreciate some comment on the results of "Permissive" management aboard ship—not shorebound—and prognosis for future. Will a sailor respond to an order with a plebiscite? How has MarCorps attitude worked out vs above?

C. H. SHADDEAU, JR. '47

Permissiveness has no place in the Navy, afloat or ashore, and I am sure everybody agrees with me that a plebiscite to determine whether an order should be obeyed is totally out of place in any military organization. I believe I have made this position abundantly clear.

A basic tenet I have adhered to in personnel administration matters is that we should not make completely unreasonable constraints against the greater than 95% responsible members of today's Navy because of the transgressions of the less than 5%. Instead, I believe, and I have so directed our flag officers and officers in command, that we should take prompt and firm disciplinary action against those irresponsible individuals who abuse the trust.

If by your question you infer that we have tried something called permissive management anywhere either afloat or ashore, I am unaware of it. However, my objective is to provide and generate an environment that welcomes the contributions of all of our members so that we may more effectively accomplish our mission.

Several months ago I reviewed a letter of resignation from a fine junior officer. He stated that he had attended all of the Service schools and was a qualified A S W officer. However, in 18 months aboard this A S W ship he never once participated in an A S W planning session.

We know that we must generate a climate where our personnel can become involved with their mission and be a meaningful part of its attainment and be given the opportunity to contribute to that attainment.

This is not permissiveness; it is building to the strength and the contributions of all of our members to develop an effective Navy.

The ocean size has not changed. Nor has our mission changed. But we do have to function with fewer ships, and fewer people while not degrading our capacity. This does not mean that we are going to vote on what has to be done, but it does mean that we must use the competence and ability of all of our personnel, in every rank and rate, to sustain our position as a viable Naval force.

I would prefer that the question concerning the Marine Corps be addressed to General Chapman. I applaud the job he has done.

(Ed. Note—See General Chapman's article in the November '71 SHIPMATE.)

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43. From a defense stondpoint, are we getting weaker in our nuclear defense to be blackmailed by the Soviets sometime in the future?

DONALD A. DEAN '37

There is no question that our strategic relationship with the Soviet Union is changing. In the late '60s, while our forces were held at existing levels, the Soviet Union moved forward vigorously to develop forces which compete directly with our own in numbers and capability. Current U.S. policy is to maintain "strategic sufficiency." This has two meanings: —We will retain enough force to inflict a level of damage sufficient to deter a potential aggressor from attacking.

—We will maintain forces adequate to prevent us or our allies from being coerced.

The President's policy of strategic sufficiency rather than strategic superiority is not intended to represent any lessening of U.S. resolve to protect our own interests.

Rather, it represents a recognition of altered circumstances.

I would prefer not to attempt to second guess Soviet intentions. At the same time, I do not believe we have reached the point where we lack the second strike capability necessary to respond to a nuclear attack.

Clearly, however, the recent and projected rapid improvement in Soviet capabilities gives them a psychological advantage which will continue to be enhanced as they forge ahead of us in land based systems and as the total number of YANKEE class submarines overtakes our own P O L A R I S / P O S E I D O N force level in 1973.

Finally, the question is not only one of total weight of numbers but also of survivability of our own and Soviet strategic forces.

The Navy's current programs are directed toward ensuring continued survivability of our seabased deterrent, both through improvements in our existing P O L A R I S / POSEIDON forces and, in the long-term, through prosecution of the ULMS program.

44. In a recent Reader's Digest article, a former commander in chief of the Pacific theater stated that the war in Vietnam could have been over years ago. I don't think he would have made that statement carelessly. While a true answer may not be permitted, I would like as near the truth as possible.

RICHARD R . BRINER '30

While I am sure that there were many things that might have been done in former years that might have brought the war to an earlier conclusion, I believe that it would serve no useful purpose for me to engage in a discussion of "what might have been if . . . " I prefer, having not been in a position of decision making and not being privy to all of the considerations that had to be made in those earlier years, to leave this to the historians. What interests me far more right now is the successful completion of the President's plan for an orderly withdrawal of our forces while preparing the Vietnamese to take over where we leave off. I believe we are on the right track in this regard and I am doing all that I can to see that the Vietnamese Navy is ready when the time comes.

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45. What efforts have been made to make the surface line more interesting and challenging to junior officers—i.e., actual paperwork reduction, less drudgery, and more stimulative thinking? What in the future?

How about an honest status report on the program to bring detailing new assignments closer to the desires of the individual?

ROBERT THURLOW '67

to do as one might think given the circumstances of most cases we hear or read about today. We are hopeful that pending legislation before the Congress will ease the restrictions under which we have had to operate in the past and enable us to get rid of the non-performer more easily.

I should also point out, that while I deplore the malcontent and we try to be rid of him in the early stages of development, the problem is not really so great as the dissidents themselves would like us to believe. This is a time of instant communications and a period in which the so-called concerned officer is able to take his case to the public and obtain a hearing as never before.

I am thankful that the vast and overwhelming number of our officers and enlisted personnel are productive, hard-working well adapted Navy people. It is the occasional aberration that draws attention and I am satisfied that they are recognized as such by not only the vast preponderance of our people but by the general public as well.

For openers, we have reduced administrative boards/committees aboard _ ship, authorized reassignment of various duties to lower ranks and grades (quarterdeck, communications watch officers), and reduced both the number of COMTAC Publications and the complexity of their administrative maintenance. We have encouraged expansion of shiphandling opportunities, and instituted a formal competitive program, in this professional area of unique personal satisfaction.

We are assigning responsibility to the lowest possible level, including duties aboard ships inactivating and the pilot program under which LCDRs have command. The paperwork reduction program has recently realized an overall gain of 20% (74.6 million dollars) savings. Although most of this is direct reduction in shore base/staff paperwork, the effects will also be felt at sea. Our future plans include more of the same. Above all, I suggest that the ultimate challenge and stimulation for the surface junior officer stems from the requirements of resources management and the needs of our people-oriented Navy— 47. As on alternative to percentage manleadership is still our most precious comning of ships, why not decommission ships modity. in ROH and spread the extra people around the fleet?

As to detailing, this is one area in which THOMAS E . HINTON '61 we have been working very hard and with some success. We have greatly increased the This alternative has been proposed sevnumber of detailers and have extended the hours that they are available to handle calls. eral times in the recent past. The reasons for Additionally, I have met with our detailers not adopting it are based on financial, personnel and legal considerations. on a number of occasions to discuss their The expense involved in issuing PCS orproblems and to assure them of my personal interest in their work. I believe that the ders to crews of ships undergoing overhaul most important things to be done in this is considerable, particularly when one set of area are to ensure that good people are as- orders will not accomplish the desired end. signed to the detailing business, that they Two complete sets, one for the departing understand the importance of providing the and one for the replacement crew, would be best possible services, and that through per- required within a period that may be anyformance and not through verbiage we con- where from 3 to 12 months. PCS funds are vince our people that we are sincerely in- always in short supply. Such a move would further compound an already difficult probterested. I believe we are succeeding. lem.

The crew has an essential role in ensuring 46. What can be done to rid the service, satisfactory completion of shipyard overw i t h prejudice, of those persons, particuhaul. They, themselves, do a significant larly those officers who are undermining amount of the actual overhaul work, resultthe traditions and discipline of the service ing in fleetwide savings of millions of doland the morale of our personnel by their lars. They also have key inspection responsiactions w i t h such groups as the "Conbilities. In this role, the crew take a particucerned Officers"? larly personal interest in satisfactory comWALTER BARRY '37 pletion of shipyard work. Such uniform quality and interest are difficult to obtain From the wording of the Question it is even in the best shipyard inspection organizadifficult to know exactly what is meant by tion. ridding the service of an officer "with prejuOverhaul periods also provide an oppordice." If this means something less than an tunity for crew members to have a reasonhonorable discharge, there are two ways in which this can be accomplished. The first is ably continuous period ashore with their families and for use of shore-based schools the awarding of a general discharge which can be done to those Regular Navy officers and training facilities. with less than three years service. There are The loss of continuity which would result no time restrictions for reserve officers on from total crew transfer and reconstitution active duty. This is accomplished by board at the end of overhaul would impact heavily action with final action approved by the on operating efficiency and might even add Secretary of the Navy. The individual does to the length of the overhaul. not lose any of his veteran's rights under Finally, there are serious legal ramifications such a discharge. This procedure has been in decommissioning a ship which bear diused in some cases. rectly on authorized personnel end strengths.

The second manner is by court martial Under the present laws, personnel end and as you well know, the officer in question strength must be decreased by the number must be convicted of a specific violation of of men assigned to ships placed out of comthe UCMJ—something not always as easy mission.

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ALUMNI

NEWS

OFFICERS President— ADM. G . W . ANDERSON, JR., U S N (Ret.) '27 (8631), McLean, Va. Vice President (Eastern Area)— R A D M . ROBERT W . M C N I T T , U S N '38 (12837), Bethesda, Md.

Vice President (Central Area)— MR. DAVID B . BENHAM '41 (14487), Oklahoma City, Ok. Vice President (Western Area)— VADM. P . H . RAMSEY, U S N (Ret.) '27 (8629), Coronado, Ca. Past President— MR. HANSON W . BALDWIN '24 (7405), Roxbury, Ct.

Executive Director— CAPT. W . S . BUSIK, U S N (Ret.) '43 (15752), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's

Representative—•

CAPT. W . L . FOSTER, U S N '47, U S N A , Annapolis, Md. At

Large

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1972) RADM. JOHN W . AILES, I I I , U S N LCOL.

JAMES

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CAPT. C . TURNER JOY, J R . , U S N R - R

'47 (19251)

(Ret.) '30 (9686) BOWSER,

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CAPT. SAMUEL

ROREX, JR., U S N

'45 (17097)

USMC '52 (22789)

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1973) CAPT. LUCIEN

CAPONE, U S N

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CDR. S . O . JONES, U S N '51 (22386)

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MERDINGER,

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U S N (Ret.) '41 (14307)

ROGER T . STAUBACH, U S N R

'65 (33716)

R A D M . C . A. CURTZE, U S N

(Ret.)

'33 (10882) From Local Chapters

CDR. H . W . BURNETT, JR., U S N CAPT. T . M . DELL, U S N

(Ret.) (Ret.)

'28 (9190), Washington, D. C. CAPT.

JAMES

B . LANDON,

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(Ret.) '44 (15967), San Francisco CAPT. R . B . LANING, U S N

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D . L . MARTINEAU,

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(Ret.)

MR. R . D . RUSSELL '59 (29038),

Miami V A D M . P. D. STROOP, U S N

(Ret.)

'26 (8167), Coronado MR.

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'43 (15778),

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'40 (14026), Connecticut RADM.

USN

'25 (7724), Annapolis

'21 (6087), Philadelphia R A D M . R . K . JAMES, U S N

CAPT. J. L. P. MCCALLUM,

(Ret.) '35 (11761), Seattle

(Ret.) '43 (15665). Detroit

CAPT. F . K . B . WHEELER,

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SEA BREEZES

by Paul Schratz '39

Chicken o f t h e Sea

Several years of nerve-tingling near collisions between Soviet and U.S. naval vessels on the high seas have finally brought both countries to the point of doing something about it, or at least to talk about doing something.

Flight operations in J F KENNEDY became fright operations not long ago when a modern Soviet destroyer attempted to cut across her bow during a high speed recovery of a squadron of jet fighters. Soviet cruisers observing the splashdown of the Apollo 14 moonflight inadvertently strayed into the drop zone and were brusquely ordered to clear the area. Perhaps most hair-raising of all are the aerial encounters where American and Soviet jets make practice intercepts, flying at supersonic speeds as little as 20 feet apart. In March 1970, a U.S. F-4 Phantom actually brushed a Soviet reconnaissance jet flying low over the Med, with nothing more serious than scraped paint. Buzzing naval ships at masthead height is a common sport which cost the lives of seven Soviet airmen in 1968 when their jet bomber crashed into the sea just after several "flathatting passes over ESSEX. The "black shoes" didn't escape, either. Two Soviet seamen were lost a year ago when their destroyer was creamed by the British carrier ARK ROYAL in an incident much like the one involving KENNEDY. A Soviet tug DIOMED collided with the U.S. destroyer USS HANSEN in the Korean straits last May and U S S ROWAN had an even closer thing in a collision with a Soviet electronic ship a hundred miles off Wonsan, North Korea, a week after the PUEBLO capture.

ROWAN received a three-foot hole and the VISLOBOKOV a gash twice that large, but no personnel casualties resulted.

It hasn't been fully safe under the seas, either. U.S. and Soviet nuclear subs report cat and mouse encounters beneath the Arctic ice pack, guided by sophisticated sonar and electronic gear in the black, frigid depths of inner space. The game anywhere on the world's oceans is called "chicken of the sea" and after more than a hundred incidents, both sides called a coaches meeting to set the rules on altitudes for overflights, procedures for air intercepts and distance restrictions for surface and submarine tracking.

The deputy heads of the two navies met in Moscow in mid-October. The U.S. team was led by Under SecNav John W. Warner with my old classmate and friend, VAdm. Harry L. Harty as technical adviser. The Russians, under Admiral Vladimir Kasatonov, equivalent to our under secretary, were most cooperative, and a draft agreement for submission to the two governments was reached in eleven days of intensive talks.

As an old hand in the game of negotiating with the Russians, however, we should not lose sight of a favorite story of former SecDef Clark Clifford concerning the negotiating bear.

A hunter in the deep forest came upon a large bear in the middle of a clearing. As he raised his rifle to take aim, the bear said, "What do you want?" "I want a fur coat," the hunter replied. "Well, that's reasonable," said the bear, "what I want is a full stomach.

Let's sit down and negotiate." Which thev did.

After a while the bear left, alone. He had a full stomach and the hunter had his fur coat.

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SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINE March Copy due at Alumni House 10 April

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January February

ALL HANDS

Mr. William Carroll Parrish '99 2 April 1879 Domiciliary, 70 Veterans Ctr., Prescott, AZ 86301

Salutes t o t h e Seniormost

With the advent of the New Year, the Alumni Association gives special notice to the ten oldest living alumni of the Naval Academy who, according to birth and class records at Alumni House, are as follows: Name and Address

Class Date of Birth

Capt. Laurence Stowall Adams, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 112, La Qunita, CA 92253

'94 22 Feb. 1875

Capt. Zeno Everett Briggs, '98 3 Nov. 1876 USN (Ret.), 7910 La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 Capt. William Siebel '99 8 Dec. 1876 Miller, USN (Ret.), North Marshfield, MA 02059

Georgia's Governor Jimmy Carter '47 delivers a Navy Day proclamation at the state Capitol to Dr. Ralph Chinn, vice president. Navy teague, Atlanta Council. Other attendees were: Capt. Joe Aumar, CO, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC, Georgia Tech; Al Rasmussen '43, president, USNA Alumni Association, Atlanta Chapter; and Dr. Lejune P. Bradley, president. Navy League, Atlanta Council.

12 Aug. 1877

Adm. James Otto '02 Richardson, USN (Ret.), 2708 35th PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20007

18 Sept. 1878

'01 8 May 1878

RAdm. Hugo Wilson '00 Osterhaus, USN (Ret.), Army-Navy Club, 1627 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006

12 Nov. 1878

VAdm William Theodore '98 28 July 1878 Tarrant, USN (Ret.), 776 Fairview Ave., Apt. C, Annapolis, MD 21403

Como. Julius Frederick '00 Hellweg, USN (Ret.), 1328 Ivanhoe St., Alexandria, VA 22304

16 Mar. 1879

RAdm. Henry Williams, '98 USN (Ret.), Apt. 621, 4000 Tunlaw Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20007 LCdr. John Townsend Burwell, USNR (Ret.), c/o A. Garland Williams, P.O. Box 47, Berryville, VA 22611

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To the next ten oldest living alumni also go best and hearty wishes: Capt. Byron Andrew Long, USN (Ret.) '01, 67 Hilton Ave., Garden City, L.I., NY 11530—15 April 1880; RAdm. William Rea Furlong, USN (Ret.) '05, 3611 Lowell St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016—26 May 1881; Capt.

Robert Alden Dawes, USN (Ret.) '04, Cobbs Creek, Mathew Co., VA 23035— 24 July 1881; VAdm. Walter Stratton Anderson, USN (Ret.) '03, 1065 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021—4 Oct. 1881; Capt. Roscoe Conkling McFall, USN (Ret.) '05, 7330 Monte Vista Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037—23 March 1882; LCdr Virgil Baker, USN (Ret.) '05, 818 Ponce De Leon, Colberg BIdg., Apt. 6, Santurce, PR 00907— 19 June 1882; Capt. Sam Colby Loomis, USN (Ret.) '03, 233 Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506—14 July 1882; Adm. Samuel Murray Robinson, USN (Ret.) '03, 539 Stoneleigh Dr., Houston, T X 77024—13 Aug. 1882 ; LCdr. Edward Lloyd McSheehy, USN USN (Ret.) '05, 530 B Ave., Coronado, CA 92118—22 Aug. 1882, and Capt. Harry Langeley Pence, USN (Ret.) '06, 7694 Exchange PI., La Jolla, CA 92038—23 Sept.

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Nemineei for 1972 Election

Professional D e v e l o p m e n t

In compliance with Article VI, Section 1 of the By-Laws of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., the nominating committee headed by Capt.

Lucien Capone, Jr., USN, has submitted the following slate of candidates for the Association's spring elecction.

Nominations by petition may be submitted to the Board of Trustees, Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. 21402, not later than IS February. A petition for nomination must be signed by at least 50 members.

CNO has also authorized a Professional Development Program which permits selected officers to accept cooperative research assignments with corporations, foundations, educational institutions or government agencies. Selectees may spend up to one year in independent research and study for professional development, at full pay and allowances, in areas mutually beneficial to the officer and the Navy.

FOR V I C E P R E S I D E N T (Eastern Area) RAdm. Robert W. McNitt, U S N '38, Bethesda, Md. FOR VICE P R E S I D E N T (Western Area) LGen. Victor H. Krulak, USMC (Ret.) '34, San Diego, Ca.

Personnel Exchange

Adm. Dan V. Gallery, USN (Ret.), presents case for the U-505 flag, which he captured in 1944, from the class of 1921 to the Naval Academy.

VAdm. James Calvert accepted the gift, which is exhibited in Memorial Hall. See '21 column for more details.

Photo by Joe Gruver Memorial

FOR T R U S T E E S A T LARGE (Eight nominated to fill four vacancies) Col. Tipton P . Mott-Smith, U S A F â&#x20AC;˘51, Fairborn, Oh. LCdr. Woodrow W. Vaughn, Jr. (SC), U S N '64, Washington, D. C. VAdm. Paul D. Stroop, U S N (Ret.) '26, San Diego, Ca. Mr. James Ross Traa '61, San Jose, Ca. Capt. Charles E, Gurney III, U S N â&#x20AC;˘S2, Aiea, Hi. Mr. Frederic G. Dorwart, Jr. '59, Tulsa, Ok. Cdr. Earl K. Dille, U S N R - R '50, Kirkwood, Mo. LCdr. Robert Leroy Bovey, U S N '59, New London, Ct.

Contribution

An additional contribution in the memory of Lt. John Paul Lay '67 has been received from Mrs. Jack Bohner. This brings to 37 the number of contributions in his name.

Our thanks go to each of you for these gifts in honor of this fine young man.

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Program

Z-Gram 100 announced establishment of an exchange program for selected officers and enlisted men between the U.S. Navy and the navies of our allies, as well as interservice exchanges with the U.S. Army, Coast Guard and Air Force. The program objectives are to provide interesting and challenging foreign shore duty for junior officers and petty officers, especially those in deprived rates, and to foster better mutual understanding between the services involved. Negotiations are currently underway with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Greece, The Netherlands, Italy and West Germany, and other allied nations are expected to be added to the program in the future.

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Photographs

RAdm. Henry J. ("Heinie") Armstrong, U S N (Ret.) '27, has begun a project of compiling as many yarns of the old destroyers as possible before the old Tin Can sailors "muster up above." Specifics: medium or short length, sad or humorous, historic or not, but designed to bring out "that wonderful and trying life we lived and loved in the old DD's." Think what a collection it would be if everyone sent him one yarn. His address: 4228 Dunsmuir Avenue 39th, Oakland, CA 94619.

Our Navy magazine has recently published a "Fighting Ships Photo Registry," an alphabetical listing of over 6,000 Navy and Coast Guard ship pictures. This is the first time such a list has ever been published and it covers the largest private collection in existence. It includes all ships now in commission, nearly all of those commissioned since 1883, and some as far back as the Civil War. For those who want pictures of ships in which they served, here is a readily available and sure source. For details, write Our Navy, 1 Hanson PI., Brooklyn, NY 11243.

Fire Restoration Fund

An Apology!

The Alumni Association proudly thanks all who have contributed to the Fire Restoration Fund since the last issue of Shipmate.

Additional donors are: Walter S. Anderson '03, Edward C. Palmer '14, David A. Stretch '30 and LCol. and Mrs. P. S. Arcana, in memory of their son, Stephan, class of '68.

Also the classes of '15, '19, '22, '29, '30 and additional donations from the classes of '20, '23, '25, '28 and the Chicago, Miami, Newport, Seattle and Milwaukee chapters also contributed.

Our most sincere gratitude is extended to these and all other previous donors. Further contributions will be published in the next issue of Shipmate.

ROTC Stages a

In the November issue of Shipmate, in the Naval Academy alumni fathers of sons in '75 list, Capt. W. E. Lindsey '49 was inadvertently listed as Cdr. Lindsey. We apologize for this error in rank.

After all the campus troubles and violence, much of it directed at the abolition of ROTC Units, there are now more units on campus than ever before. Following a loss from 511 to 502 units in 1969-70, nearly all private and elite universities like Harvard and Stanford this academic year opened with a new high total of 517 at a new high total of 374 institutions. Although the number of students dropped from 264,000 in 1965 to 115,000 in this year, enactment of DOD proposed legislation should swell the input by about 3,500 students this year.

USS BILOXI Reunion

All personnel who served in the U S S BiLoxi during World War II are invited to a reunion to be held in March. It will take place at the Hotel Commodore, New York City, on 10-12 March 1972. For details write Capt. Eric W. Russell, U S N (Ret.), Northgate, Bronxville, NY 10708.

Add O n e M o r e Resolution!

Beginning with this issue, Shipmate will note at the top of each class column the percentage of living alumni in each class who are members of the Alumni Association.

These figures are current as of 15 October 1971.

Updates are planned at six-month intervals.

At this time of resolution-making, the Alumni Association sincerely hopes that each class will strive for even greater participation and that each alumnus will resolve to support the Naval Academy by joining the Alumni Association.

The Annapolis chapter of the Military Order of World Wars sponsored the annual Massing of the Colors ceremony on 14 November at the Naval Academy chapel. More than 35 patriotic and civic organizations and services took port in this most impressive event. Included in the ceremony was a presentation of the colors in the special service of a symbolic and memorial theme which utilized the Navy Band and Antiphonol Choir.

CHANGE IN ADDRESS

Reports of change in address and other communications concerning Shiprnate, the Register, merchandise and other Alumni Association business should be addressed to the Alumni House, Annapolis, Md.

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CLASS NEWS Sec'y, RAdm. Henry Williams, USN (Ret.) 4000 Tunlaw Rd., N.W., Apt. 621 Washington, D. C. 20007

We regretfully note the passing of Helen, widow of Capt. Henry Bertrand PRICE, on 29 October 1971 at Menlo Park, Ca. Sec'y, Capt. Louis P. Davis, USN (Ret.) Dresden Apartment 2126 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, 0. C. 20003 Percent Members: 28.5

Margaret Fechteler Kays, widow of Herbert E. KAYS, died on 19 November in Walnut Creek, Ca. She is survived by a son, William M. Kays of Palo Alto, Ca.; a daughter, Mrs. Ned Conner of Fort Collins, Co.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John V. Manners of Walnut Creek and Mrs. Robert I. Hicks of Tequesta, Fl. Pres: Capt. A. H. Douglas, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P. 0. Box 131 Bonita, CA 92002 Percent Members: 31

Gen. Hugh Johnston KNERR died on the night of 26 October in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Services were held on Friday, 29 October at Arlington. He is survived by his widow. Hazel Dow Knerr, and son, Hugh.

We are also saddened to learn that Marion Hackett Rogers died 17 October in Annapolis, just three months after our classmate Robert. Marion was a Colonial Dame, her ancestors originated in Portsmouth, N.H. Capt. Williams Wickham '09 attended the funeral services. She was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery. To her son, L. Bailey Rogers, and her daughter, Mrs. T. D. Sherer, and other members of the family, we send our sympathy.

A letter from Arnold H. VANDERH O O F reveals that he is residing at Pine Tree Cottage, 2 Orchard Rd., Albemarle Park, Asheville, NC 28801. He regrets that he could not be present at the 1971 homecoming.

Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.) 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 46

The November luncheon, held on the 9th in the Army-Navy Club, was attended by the following: BOWMAN '09, BRAISTED '09, Butler '11, Chandler '11, DuBose '08, Gillam '10, Griffen '11, H U S T V E D T '09, Moore '10, P L A T T '09, R. S. ROBERTSON '09 and VAN M E T R E '09.

A review of the 1971 Register of Alumni shows that of 174 graduates in 1909, 34 are living; 13 non-graduates and 91 widows are living. The new Register, received on 6 November, is quite complete.

Birthday greetings for the month of January go to W H I T M I R E on the 3rd, STODDARD on the 13th, and SLOAN on the 31st.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 (Srove St. Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey 0. Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46901 Percent Members: 33.5

1910 was represented at homecoming by Mildred Langworthy (Mrs. Elmer) and Charlie (RAdm. C. J.) MOORE and Anna Louise. Two hardy members of 1905—near nonagenarians—and their ladies occupied the 28

senior seats at number one table. Congratulations to Adm. "Dutch" Furlong, and Capt.

A. B. Court. Dates with doctors and nurses kept Pop GILLAM and Elmer LANGW O R T H Y from attending. Nothing really serious with either of them.

Peg (Mrs. Tom) Nicholson held up a bridge game recently to make four pretty widows join her in a birthday note to your reporter. Peg is very cheerful with her problems—first of which is the care of her 95year-old mother.

The death of Admiral Jackson at age 105 stirred us all. Your reporter has a lovely little neighbor friend of seven, who comes visiting him frequently. He told her recently of Fanny Sherman's story of being kissed as a lady of 81 by the Admiral at his 105th birthday party. The little friend's reaction was: "How old will I be when you are 105?"

May 1972 be a less turbulent year than 1971 for the nation, the world and for each of us.

details except that he may be addressed at Box 397 Saluda, NC 28773. We hope for further news next month.

Pres: VAdm. George H. Fort, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert A. Lavender, USN (Ret.) 3103 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 46

Our class has lost another of its members by the death of Capt. Richard S. ROBERTSON. Dick was retired some time ago and had been living in Vallejo. A check has been forwarded to the Navy-Marine-Coast Guard Foundation as a memorial to Dick, the amount of the check to be applied to a special fund in Vinson Hall.

We have also been saddened upon hearing of the death of Barbara Falge in the Letterman Hospital in San Francisco. Barbara was loyal to the class for many years and she will be missed and remembered by her host of friends in and out of the class. John and their daughter Mary will continue to live in San Francisco.

A letter from Heinie K I E F F E R says that he attended the Duke game and found no Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Ret.) 2029 Connecticut Ave. N.W. one present from the class. Even Mammy Washington, D. C. 20008 WEEMS, who had been such an outstanding Percent Members: 38.5 athlete at the Academy, and who is still so interested in sports, was not there. Heinie George McMILLIN wrote in October that inquired as to the plans for the 60th annithere was not any news on the West Coast versary and plans to attend a celebration. but then proceeded to the effect that he was What ideas have the rest of you? joining a group of postal supervisors at a George and Edythe FORT are celebrating party in the QUEEN MARY, and that Ruth and Bill Mack had flown to Guam for a their 56th anniversary. The class wishes them joy and fine health during the years ahead. three day visit after having recently spent about a week in South Korea. Furthermore I am sure that you noted in his last that Frosty and Ken Lightbody were sailletter that the Chief of BnPers reminding on 5 November for a ten day cruise to ed retired officers that the Naval HisMexico. It is the next generation or the next torical Foundation will be pleased to to the next which makes the news these days. receive the private papers, letters, diaries, Paul and Isabelle FOSTER celebrated photographs and other material of naval their 5Sth wedding anniversary by spending historical significance. Walter DeLANY a quiet week in early September at the Wilis President of the Foundation and tells liamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Va. Conme that the papers of LOCKWOOD, gratulations, Isabelle and Paul, and best BARBEY, RAMSEY, SAUNDERS, wishes for many more happy anniversaries.

MERRILL and others have been reWord has been received from BuPers that ceived by the Foundation and will be John COLHOUN died of heart trouble on readied to be added to the 200 or more 14 October at the Calvert Memorial Hospital of its collection already in the Library at Prince Frederick, Md. Services were held of Congress for use by students and reat Christ Episcopal Church, Owensville, Md. searchers.

Dan PATCH was struck by an automobile Pres: VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) while crossing a street in Vallejo in the Sec'y-Treas., evening of 10 October. He died later that Maj. Gen. Charles G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4734 Old Dominion Drive evening in a local hospital. Services were Arlington, VA 22207 held at St. Peter's Chapel, Mare Island, Ca. Percent Members: 46 on 16 October. Final resting place, Skylawn Abbey Memorial Park, Vallejo. He is surThe November luncheon of Army-Navy vived by his widow Anna, and a son, Cdr. 1913 was attended by Tex DAVIDSON, A. E. Patch, USN (Ret.), USNA '44, and Johnnie J O H N S O N and Ernie DUPUY for

by Anna's oldest son, Capt. W. N. Hatch. Army, and Glenn DAVIS, Paul SLEEPER, Dan and Anna had flown to Leesburg, Va. in Gardiner HELMICK, and Theb T H E August to be present at the marriage of her BAUD for Navy. We were delighted that Hatch granddaughter.

Theb could be with us. They drove down Hazel (Godwin) Home informs us that from Boston in two days, and returned by way of Annapolis almost immediately. she recently returned from a two month visit in London with her daughter Donnie and Paul and Minna CASSARD visited Marher husband Adm. W. F. Bringle, USNA nie Abbott for several days late in October.

'37 who is Commander-in-Chief, Naval Marnie had all the class she could get hold Forces, Europe. Hazel stopped in Washing- of in for cocktails on the 23rd—Glenn and ton on her way back to La Jolla which gave Marguerite DAVIS and Paul and Frances her an opportunity to renew old friendships SLEEPER. Paul looks hale and hearty, and and to see Navy win over Duke. Her address boasts that he walks four or five miles a is Casa de Manana, La Jolla, in case any of day in New York.

Don's classmate's families are that way.

Leah and Gardiner HELMICK, with their A new address received for Monk READ daughter and son-in-law. Gen. and Mrs. is 282 Sesuit Neck Rd., East Dennis, MA David Ott, drove to Michigan late in October 02641. to visit Leah's family, and to see a football As we go to press, news arrives that Vince game in Marquette, on the shores of Lake MEYER has had a visit to a hospital. No Superior. We lost the game, but the autumn

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colors were beautiful, and family and old friends were wonderful. After a drive of over 2,000 miles in five days, we arrived home happy but exhausted. We were sorry to miss the Cassards.

The following letters and notes have been received.

Ligon ARD. "We rock along. Wally Vail wrote me a good letter."

Bertie CLARKSON. "Wish we could make it up Washington way again, but I think those days are gone forever. Best regards to all."

George DALE. "I have just returned (10 Oct.) from Lake Powell, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu. My boat is a dream. We encountered both fine weather and high winds—will write details later. We had one near traffic accident, but the litde man above was guarding us."

Fred DILLINGHAM. "I am out of the hospital and feeling a good deal better.

Thanks for the good wishes."

Mike D O N O H U E . "Everything is running smoothly at Vinson Hall. Frances tells me that Emma Palmer became a great-grandmother last week (22 Oct.)."

Bob GRAYSON. "You people in D.C. are sitting in the catbird's seat when it comes to news. Down here we have little of any consequence. However, one bit—our recently Democratic governor is trying to put over a corporate income tax, which is the camel's nose getting under the tent flap for a statewide income tax—^as any sane person will realize. We vote on 2 November. Pray for us!"

Pink HOARD. "I'm enjoying good health. Hope you all are the same."

Mike H U D S O N . "It is nice to know Paul is getting along well. My best to him and to Paul Cassard. Hope you follow Alabama games as well as Navy. Looks like a chance for a bowl for Alabama."

Bill J U P P . "We are enjoying being near our daughters in Seattle, and seeing Pat Pillsbury once in a while. We have just celebrated (27 Sept.) our 51st wedding anniversary with a family party."

Mac MILLER. "Margaret is not doing so well. She can't read, and gets bored with T V pretty often—I can see why."

Ray N E W E L L . "I have returned from Laguna Hill Leisure City, where I rented an apartment from a naval architect for two months. I may go back some day. My home of 34 years on the hill is undergoing extensive repairs, and I may sell it about 1 January. I told Niel Geisenhoff, when he was alive, that I would make the class reunion in '63—and he thought I was out of my mind.

I may make it in '73; if not then, perhaps in '83. If I can cultivate my obsession that I am growing younger as I grow older, it may happen!"

Savvy Q U I N L A N . "I am visiting my granddaughter in Palo Alto for the winter."

Clark W I T H E R S . "We leave for South Carolina about the middle of November.

There are no classmates nearby, but Warner Bayley '14 has a permanent home close to us."

The travels of the W H I T E family are recorded in these three notes: Aug. 8—"We are back on the hill in the country (Manchester, Ky.) for a month and then will probably head west in our new car." Sept.

17—"Leaving next week for Mazatlan, Mexico for seafood and swimming, and then for Los Angeles for a visit on my way back to Miami." Oct. 28—"With Billie's ticket for speeding in New Mexico, two days of heavy rain in Texas, and a spell of skidding mud JANUARY,

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in N.W. Mexico, it took some of the interest out of getting places in a car. We stopped to see the Eddins in Memphis—they are up and around now. (North Hollywood, Ca.) Talked on phone to Florence Gillette and Nelle Causey in Long Beach, and hope to see them later."

Babs and Theb T H E B A U D moved from Pointe au Pic, Quebec to Boston about the middle of October. They have an apartment there, and Theb is still going to Chelsea Hospital for his ears and cataracts. They have decided that Boston has too rugged a climate for a winter home, are going to close the apartment, and spend some time in Beaufort, S.C. Pres: RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Rel.) Sec'y, Capt. John I. Hale, USN (Ret.) 4105 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, CA 92042 Percent Members: 42

In response to inquiry as to current plans for the reinstallation of the drinking fountain (it was displaced by the construction of Michelson—Chauvenet Halls) given to the Naval Academy by our class in memory of our late classmate, Albert Harold ROOKS, we are advised, by the Naval Academy Public Works Officer, that the delay in the reinstallation of the fountain has been the awaiting of the completion of the master plan for the development of the Naval Academy Plant and Grounds. This plan is now practically complete (a small scale reproduction of this plan is included in the 1971 issue of the alumni Register) and the present intention is to reerect the fountain, at a relatively early date, at a location between the twin Stribling Sidewalks (red brick) extending from Bancroft Hall toward Mahan Hall, the latter known to us as the clocktower academic building.

Fred E A R L E was recently elected, by the residents of Vinson Hall, as Chairman of the General Committee. The residents have a number of committees, each for a specific purpose, such as: Entertainment, Library, Hobby Shop, Chapel, Artscraft, etc.

Alfred T A W R E S E Y continues as an ambulatory resident of the Sleepy Hollow Manor Nursing and Convalescent Home, 6700 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Va. Our best wishes to Alfred.

Drusilla and Kemp C H R I S T I A N have returned to their residence in Coronado after having enjoyed the summer at their summer residence in the Catskill Mountains.

Hazel Maury continues at the Bethesda .Maval Hospital where she is convalescing from a double fracture of her right femur sustained as the result of a fall in early October. Hazel's morale is excellent.

Chairman, Class Comm.: Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 62

"Tim" BROWN writes, "Lily and I have sold our place at Duxbury, Ma. and have purchased an apartment in the Glover Landing Condominium at Marblehead, Ma. It will be our legal domicile and our summer home.

We expect to fly to Florida on or about the first of November and return to Marblehead sometime in May. Our address in Florida is: Apt. 208-C, Marina Manor, 1100 8th Ave. South, Naples, F L 33940. And our Marblehead address is: Apt. 338, Constitution Way, Marblehead, MA 01945 "Lily joins me in best wishes and we hope

you will drop in at either one of our addresses when you are making the rounds!"

Heather Hutchinson has indeed been "making the rounds." After she returned from San Diego, she visited in East Hampton, then was joined by her son, David, and they drove to Providence to visit old friends, then to Cohasset to visit Barbara Glutting, then to the end of Cape Cod and home again.

She had hoped to see Rip and Mardie STRUBLE to get some more dope, but they were still in Avery Island, and were not going to return until about 20 November.

Pres: Adm. Arthur W. Radford, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas,, Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) 611 West 40th St. Baltimore, MO 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 Percent Members: 58

Elmer Jacob S T O F F E L was a member of our class for three years, resigning from the Academy in June 1915. At the beginning of W W I he offered his services to his country and was accepted as a temporary officer in the Navy. He served three years at sea and while so doing suffered an accident (while in a destroyer buffeted by high seas), which resulted in his retirement in 1921 as a lieutenant, USN. On 7 October 1971 Elmer died in a Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Va. after a long battle with cancer. He had lived in Baltimore most of the time since retirement, having been connected with Bethlehem Steel there. His wife, Helen Winn Stoffel, died a year or so ago, and when Elmer became ill he moved to Virginia to be near a daughter. He was buried alongside his wife in the Baltimore National Cemetery on 12 October. The class made a contribution to the Cancer Fund in his memory. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Winter of Charlottesville, Va., Elmer is survived by three grandchildren. The class deeply regrets the passing of this fine officer and gentleman and extends its sincere sympathy to his family.

We were also saddened by the death of our classmate LCdr. Harry Vancleve BAUGH on 24 October in DeBary, Fl. Harry died rather suddenly as the result of complications from surgery. He was buried on the 26th in Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, Fl. To his widow, Mildred, and son, Harry Jr., and two grandchildren, we send our deepest sympathy. Mildred lives at 42 Carnation Ln., DeBary, FL 32713 W E S T COAST N E W S Thursday, 14 Oct., in the Destroyer Room of the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club, Naval Training Center, the monthly lunch, as arranged for and menued by Amos ROOT, was thoroughly enjoyed. During the preliminaries many were listening to the fifth game of the World Series as received on Soc McGINNIS's small clear radio. Clippings of the last four Navy Football games (played to this date) and comments on the soccer games were available for reading thanks to Gyp BREWSTER'S sending West comments and write-ups from the Baltimore papers which go into considerable more detail about these events than our local papers are able to do.

A newsy letter from Bill S C H O T T in Bad Godesberg was of marked interest to all, as were letters from Winifred Wilkes in Tucson, Az., Raddy RADFORD, Gyp Brewster and Count BERKEY in the East. .-Mso one from Pep FLOOD from Northern California told of his driving down to San Jose to review the reunion with Ike G E I S E N H O F F who is still bed-ridden from 29

his hip-breaking fall last 30 January. Ike is in grand spirits (considering all the circumstances) and interested in everything (this can be attested to by Ye West Coast Scribe who received a telephone call from Ike which carried on most actively and spiritedly for near to one-half hour).

Present at the lunch were: 1916—Marie and Bert Rodgers, Ann and Walter Webb, Gilda and Jack Terhune, Root, Possum Webb, McGinnis and Chapline; from 1917— Kiland, Bennett, and Richards; and from 1918—Curtis.

The January lunch will be held Thursday, the 20th, again at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club.

After giving a small but most delightfully gay party in their La Jolla home, Muriel and Lil HERNDON drove off to Palm Springs to quietly celebrate their SOth (golden) wedding anniversary. Hearty congratulations are due this young-in-heart and peripatetic lively couple. May they still be the same when their diamond anniversary rolls around !

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President, RAdm. Walter C. Calhoun, USN (Ret.), 4230 Fordham Rd., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20016 Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 57

There will be a SSth reunion of the class of 1917. This notice is published again to inform those classmates and widows who perhaps overlooked the original notice.

The date—6-7 May 1971 The place—Annapolis Hilton Inn Tentative Schedule of events : Saturday—Assemble. Dinner at the Annapolis Hilton Inn Sunday—Chapel. Buffet afterwards as guests of the Stones.

Twenty rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Inn. The rates are $22.00 single and $29.00 double. Reservation confirmations for rooms must be made with the Hilton by individuals prior to 1 April 1972. The address is Annapolis Hilton Inn, attention Mr. Joseph Rice, Sales Manager, Compromise at St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401. The phone number is (301) 268-7SSS. Kindly inform Jack S T O N E or Walt CALHOUN who and the number of persons attending the reunion. Further information will be published in future issues of Shipmate.

So far the following plan to attend our SSth: the Harpers, Comstocks, Bradys, Calhouns. Nobles, Moores, Hoovers, Wallins, Porters, Ludlows, Kellys, Wordens, McKees, Jim Conover, Randall Dees, Nifio Post and Frankie Spellman. Have not yet heard from our widows, but we are counting on those nearby at least. Should also get another six or eight of our members.

Chippo and Edith ROGERS have informed us of the death from cancer of their daughter, Mary Rogers Hogg, on 8 October 1971 al the Coronado Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Cdr. James R. Hogg '56, son James McD. Hogg, age four, and a brother, Capt. E. B. Rogers, Jr., USN '48. The sympathy of the class is extended to the family.

Sadly we report the death of Ann Forshew on 3 November at Bethesda of a heart condition. Services were held at the chapel in .Arlington and burial was there. Our sympathy is extended to Connie.

Entitled to the thanks of all members is the staff of Shiptnate ior their never-failing courtesy and helpfulness to your secretaries.

For '17 we wish them a Happy New Year.

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Prer: Capt. W. J. Malone, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St. Arlington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 52

Again it is our sad duty to report the passing of a classmate, Hoppie H O P K I N S , on 3 July 1971 in Pasadena. We learned of his death by a two line letter from the Executor of his estate. Henry H U T C H I N S in Pasadena was called on for help. He learned the name and address of the beneficiaries and we have been assured by Mrs. David T. Campbell of Newcastle, Ca., that she will get all information about Hoppie organized and sent to us. We hope to print a respectable account in the next issue.

Mrs. Campbell sent us an unfinished letter started by Hoppie in February which he badly wanted to finish but had to give up because of illness. We are most grateful to Mrs. Campbell for preserving it. The letter and the thoughtful act of preserving it are very rewarding to us. We were so impressed with Hoppie's effort to write that we are priting his unfinished letter below. All of us can in that way hear directly from him.

"955 Atchison St., Pasadena, CA 91104 "Dear Perry, "Your birthday greetings gave me a great deal of pleasure and I thank you. You must be busy if you are doing that for the whole class. I count 91 still left although probably about 8 or 10 have died since the last alumni edition from which I made my count. You may have later dope.

"If you have looked closely at the records I think you will find that I am the old man of the class with Jocko Clark next. If we had bilged out of '17 like Duke Page Con physical) we would have been too old to enter with the class of '18. Duke was a year or two younger. Pal Meadows could have been a year ahead of either of us if he had been approaching 20 when he entered the class of '16. . . ."

If Hoppie had lived until 30 Sept. 1971 he would have been 78. Jocko would have been 78 if he had lived until 12 Nov. 1971.

Attention is invited to a note in the 1912 column about the best disposition of important personal papers. Some may want to have such papers catalogued and filed for posterity.

A friendly September letter from Bobby, wife of Henry H U T C H I N S , has given us an account of their activities. We quote parts of the letter which Bobby punched out.

"All our family seem well and happy, the two girls, Dana and Kip, spent a week with us in August on R and R as they called it, no children, husbands or other responsibilities and we had a great time together. Just like being in a girls' dorm, but Henry seemed to get along all right notwithstanding."

The Hutchinses flew Lufthansa to Frankfurt last spring, drove via Avis to Wurzburg for three days stay in a favorite old inn, then to Niedersteinback in Alsace, the good white wine country. They next wandered through the chateau country staying usually two days at small hostelries. The weather, end of May and June, was wonderful. The experience of living in another age was felt at the Donjon Hotel in the old Cite of Carcassonne. The Inn du Poste afforded them a view of a rushing mountain river at Tarascon-sur-Ariege near the foot of the Pyrenees. Near Tarascon, they slipped, slid and stumbled through some prehistoric caves— not really inviting to septuagenarians

Upon leaving Inn du Poste, they were delayed by a large flock of sheep being brought down from the mountains. In fact all traffic was at a standstill for some time.

Soon they drove to 10,000 ft. elevation in the Pyrenees on good roads through snow and were surprised and delighted by a real snow storm.

Geneva and then Basel, Switzerland were next where they viewed the Roman ruins of Augusta Raurica. They tried hot spring baths at Wiesbaden, Germany, later turned their car in at Frankfurt ancl flew to London. There they rented a flat with "fridge and cooker," saw much that the theaters had to offer for about a week. The return flight to LA from London was non-stop.

"Sam" H A I G H T (always early never late, one nine one eight) has offered some light news for your column: "The ancients would say that 'Imatation is the Highest Order of Flattery.' As Eye was being seated on a plane—New YorkWashington—en route my job as manager of a plantation in Haiti, the fellow passenger glanced at my class ring and said, 'You are Navy aren't you?'—'Yes,' Eye replied. 'So am Eye,' he added, 'Class of 1918 Naval Academy.'

"Several thoughts flashed thru my skull— one of them was, 'Time changes all things'— so Eye said: I'm Sam Haight, 1918. My seat-mate responded, 'Jack BXXXX retired.' After a moment of reflection Eye countered, 'Eye know every one in 1918 by first name and face and Eye can't seem to fit you into the picture.' 'Oh I' Bxxxx replied, 'Eye was a 90 day wonder,' to which Eye countered, 'Eye think you made a nice choice when you selected 1918.' On arrival Washington there being a taxi strike, a long sleek limousine complete with a liveried jockey met Mr. Bxxxx—said Mr. Bxxxx, 'Can Eye give you a lift?' 'Yes,' Eye replied hopefully, "To the Army-Navy Club.'"

Nick NICHOLS has given us an account of a summer holiday with Dorothy which is printed verbatim. "We went by freighter— Grace Lines—to Panama, through the canal to seven ports of the Caribbean, then down the East Coast of S.D., through the Straits of Magellan, up the West Coast and home.

Left from Wilmington (La.) and returned to San Pedro. Had a fine ,room, about 12 by 18 feet, three ports, two three-quarter beds, double wardrobe, tile bath, dresser between the beds, table, two comfortable chairs, on port side aft. The ship had a very fine cook and a wonderful baker. Three choices of entrees for lunch and again for dinner. Believe you me I had to push real hard to keep away from the table. I was helped by walking five miles each day.

"Dorothy and I left the ship three times for jaunts on the beach. Once in Venezuela for a look at Caracas; once in Brazil for a look at Sao Paulo, Iguassu Falls (which I had wanted to see for about 50 years) and Asuncion, Paraguay and then to Buenos Aires where we rejoined the ship. Again on the West Coast, leaving ship at Valt>araiso, then to Santiago, Lima, Peru, and a side fun trip to Cuzco and Macchu Picchu and an Indian town of Pisac. Rejoined ship at Callao.

"Ship's skipper was a fine gentlemen. He threw several cocktail parties for the ten passengers and several barbeques also. Three of the officers were ex-Navy. A wonderful time was had and we are ready for our next trip."

The GIBBS stopped off in Washington on their return from an auto trip to Maine. They looked hale and hearty. Ted says, however, SHIPMATE

that grinding out 500 miles a day over the highways tears down the tissue. Another of his comments was that it is disappointing to revisit old haunts because they rarely are as glamorous as pictured. For instance, the boatyard in Essex, Ma. where he had his yacht built, is now a well maintained private estate with no semblance of the boat building industry. Furthermore, none of the craftsmen of that famous boatyard could be located in the area. The Gibbs have returned to San Antonio where Ted claims life is casual and the busy whirl of northern living is absent. They expect to spend the winter in Manzanillo, Mexico. Incidentally, Tomlinson also reports that he will be in the same Mexican resort at about the same time.

Anyway, Ted and Gail are in fine fettle.

Polly and Tommy DOBYNS have been on a very pleasant holiday. They started out early in October for Sky Line Drive, Va., via motor car. A week in that glorious mountain setting was very restful and it also afforded them visits with old Army friends, Betty and Ted APGAR. After returning to Washington they enplaned for the Springfield, Ma., airport and were met by their elder daughter who drove them about 60 miles to Greenfield. There they joined son-in-law Robert F. Jones (1954), and their four grandchildren. Bob is still supervising the completion of a nuclear power plant in Vernon, Vt. You will recall that he was one of our nuclear submariners. Following a delightful stay with the Jones family, all eight folks motored to Wilton, Ct., where the younger Dobyns daughter lives with businessman husband and two children. The entire trip was planned to celebrate Tommy's birthday, 16 Oct., which was done in handsome style. Following the celebration Polly and Tommy returned to National Airport and home. Congfratulations, Tommy, on your good health and to you Polly on your most pleasant compatability.

The marriage of Bill D O M E R took place on 11 Sept. at Titusville, Fl. Ethel, a friend of many years, and Bill are now at home, 23 Elm St., Stonington, CT 06378.

At this writing (11/5/71) we have received a splendid account of the wanderings of Judith and Henry McCOWN. Your column in a future issue will be better for news about them.

BIRTHDAYS I N J A N U A R Y Greetings to H O P P E and to Gordon ROWE who will celebrate birthdays in January—the former on the second, the latter on the 12th.

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Pres: VAdm. George 0. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. W. M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 3502 Runnymede PI., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20015 Percent Members: 57.5

As these recordings inevitably document the passage of time and life it is with deep regret that the class must be advised of the loss of two more members. Horace Roy ("Duke") W H I T T A K E R died of a heart attack while a patient in the Lebanon, Pa. Veterans Hospital on 25 August. Services were held in the Mann Funeral Home, East Greenville, Pa. with burial in Pennsburg, Pa. A brief note was sent by his daughter to the Walter Ansels. The daughter, Mrs. (Jayne) C H . Tomlin, resides at R.R. 1, Box 48, East Greenville, P A 18041.

Cuthbert Ambrose ("Bert") G R I F F I T H S died on 17 October at Doctor's Hospital in San Diego apparently from a recurrence of the ailment which he so happily reported as cured in the letter he wrote for inclusion in the 1971 Class Bulletin. At Bert's request JANUARY,

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interment was in Arlington Cemetery without graveside services or ceremony. Bert is survived by his wife, Marion, a son, John, and four grandchildren. Our sympathy to them and to the surviving children of Duke Whittaker.

Marie Grant's note of 12 October expressed her gratitude and that of her family for the lovely flowers sent by the class at the time of Luke's graveside service at Arlington. "The beautiful flowers were very comforting at a time of sadness and particularly the thought that prompted their sending by Luke's beloved classmates."

Alumni homecoming at Annapolis was well attended by a group of classmates and widows and put to shame some of the immediate senior classes which had very limited representations. Those attending the alumni dinner were: Miriam Bryant, Dyers, Goodwins, Sallye Lamb, Murrays, Rends, Schaeffers, Settles, Nellie Stevens and daughter-in-law, Tarbuttons, Mabel Thurber, the Wynkoops including Norma, and your reporter. The F I N K S and R O C H E S T E R S missed the dinner but made it to the game the next day to witness Navy come from behind with a Frank Merriwell finish and overcome Duke in the last few minutes of play. Old faithfuls missing the homecoming festivities were the CONEYS and McGURLS. The former moved to Florida in early October and have as their new address: Apt. 131, 3930 Ocean Blvd., Riviera Beach, F L 33404. The McGurls couldn't make it because of Dan's serious condition with an aneurism of the aorta.

At last report Dan was better and home from the hospital but taking matters very slow and easy.

Joe B U C H A L T E R has been off on another safari, this time primarily to visit his married sister in Israel whom he has not seen for some 17 years. On his way back via Europe we can rest assured that Joe will bring some some pertinent comments on the cuisine and accommodations of his various way stops.

At the last luncheon in early October the Executive Committee approved the donation of $100.00 from class funds to the Alumni Association for assistance in the rehabilitation of Alumni House from the damage sustained by the fire of last summer. A similar amount was approved for the yearly contribution to the 19th Company's Wardroom facilities.

Besides giving pleasure to their respective daughters and families, the visits of the MURRAYS and R E N D S to the Washington scene afforded opportunities for many enjoyable reunions with their classmates and friends in the metropolitan area.

Please record for reference the following definitely programmed events and dates: 1972 annual class get-together luncheon and business meeting—2 May at 1200, Alumni House; 1973 SSth class reunion—Saturday.

5 May at Annapolis. Details later, of course, as to actual schedule of events.

Pres: RAdm. John B. Lyon, USN (Rel.) Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. P. Martin, USN (Rel.) 2 St. Mary's St. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 55

song. He was 12 days in the hospital at Tours. We hope to see him soon at our monthly luncheons.

On 12 October Van Fitch R A T H B U N died at Letterman General Hospital, Presidio, San Francisco, after a month's hospitalization. He was buried 15 Oct. with full military honors, at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, Ca. H e retired as a commander in May '43 and lived in California.

His widow, Florence T. Rathbun's address is 2089 ISth Ave., San Francisco, CA 94114, to whom I have written. There are no children. Van was the captain of the Rifle Team at the Academy and stood well in the class.

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Also on 12 Oct. Helen W. Webb, widow of our Jack, died and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Susan V. Errickson, and two sons, John C. Jr. and Hugh G. Webb. Don Osborn represented the class at the funeral services. Don and one of the Webb sons are active in Republican party circles.

On 20 Oct. Carleton C. C H A M P I O N died at the Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S.C, after a long illness. H e is survived by his widow, Helen, who was also the widow of our classmate Henry Steiner Dunbar. Champion's first wife, Jean Andrews, and Chamii had one son, Carleton C. Champion, III, of San Francisco, and a daughter, Mrs. Susan Morgan of Ft. Worth, Tx. Jean died many years ago. Besides the son and daughter he is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. A. V. Smith of Beaufort, seven grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren. Champ was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Charleston, S.C. His widow, Helen, writes that Champ's ashes were scattered by the Navy chaplain from a helicopter from the Naval Air Station. Helen's address i s : Ladies Island, Beaufort, SC 29902.

On 23 Oct. in the Duke game's last seconds. Navy scored the winning touchdown, making it 15 to 14. Afterward, the MART I N S held open house for the class. Despite the rainy weather, we were happy to welcome the Carter Andersons and Guinevere and Jeanne, their charming adopted daughters, the Bassetts, Becks, Crowes, Germany Curts, the De Weeses, our star house guests, Del and Helen Fahrney, the Forrestels and Frank Maichles from the Chicago area, the Greers, Harrisons, Heinemans, Korns, C. V. Lees, Paul Millers, Sextons and Swansons; also our charming class widows: Nancy Gearing, Harriet (Mrs. Hugh) Taylor, Loretta (Mrs. Paul) Watson and Marion Wooldridge.

Also present: our honorary members: Ann Guest (Mrs. Lewis), wife of Ray '23—Ann, our friend since midshipman days, and Barbara Curtis (now Mrs. Fairlamb) and her husband L. Parker Fairlamb '27, Nell Stevens, old friend of the Fahrneys and widow of Steve '19 and her daughter-in-law.

Also an old friend and former classmate, James H. McWilliams '21. Del Fahrney is still active in the prestigious spot of secretary of the Franklin Institute.

Sixteen of our class showed up for the October luncheon. Besides Carter Anderson, who sent me the list: Browder, Page, DagFloyd T U S L E R wrote (8 Oct.) from 8308 gett, Christmas, Pearson, Nibecker, Crowe, Wickham R d , Springfield, VA 22152 (tel.

451-6878) : "I have just returned from a six- Holsinger, Collins, Mansfield, Cunningham, Lyon, Fahrney, Plaskitt and Harrison. On months tour of Europe. I am still shaky after the way to the luncheon, Don OSBORN's a bad auto accident near Tours, some three car, while stopped at a traffic light, was weeks ago, but expect to be 'back to battery' smashed in the rear by a truck, Don, in turn, soon, though minus my new VW." He tells me that a Frenchman collided with him and rammed into a V W ahead of him. Os writes: "I was not hurt but my car is badly wrecked the VW. Floyd had to sell it for a 31

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damaged. I missed the luncheon and the (De Weeses') party and am now involved with appraisers, insurance, etc., etc."

Pres: Mr. Homer 0 . Elmers Sec'y, RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 54.5

SOth R E U N I O N N O T E S Except for the opening event at the Superintendent's quarters, the weather varied from a dark overcast to drizzle and then driving rain—most unusual for the month of October which is generally our finest month of the year in Annapolis. However, if the inclement weather had any effect on the exuberance of the 260 classmates, wives and widows who attended some or all of the unscheduled events, it certainly missed the notice of your reporter.

Thursday afternoon, 21 October, the reunion opened with a cocktail party in the Superintendent's lovely quarters attended by some 200. The day was mild and clear and the beautiful gardens were ablaze with fall flowers in full bloom. Our host and hostess, VAdm. and Mrs. James F. Calvert, were most gracious. Since this was the first confrontation that nearly all had had with many classmates—some for more than 50 years— it was a great occasion for renewing old friendships under perfect circumstances. The whole affair, it seems, really set the tone for the remaining events on the schedule.

Friday forenoon was devoted to registration at Alumni House, distribution of favors, SO-year certificates from the Alumni Association, CAPT. FATSO (copies of which were donated by the author, Dan GALLERY), and continued at a lesser pace throughout the afternoon for latecomers.

At 2:00 p.m., before another large group in Memorial Hall, Dan Gallery presented a case for the flag of the U-505 (which he had captured in 1944) on behalf of the class of 1921, and also a picture by Vee Gallery of the capture. In his remarks, Dan corrected a misunderstanding that the flag was being presented, this having been done more than 20 years previously by Fleet Admiral Nimitz, then CNO. In a short speech of acceptance, Adm. Calvert stressed the point "To have the courage to do what you know is right."

He called for a revival of the spirit of "Don't give up the ship" and complete elimination of "PUEBLO incidents." (See a more complete account under "All Hands" in this issue.)

After this ceremony, I undertook the pleas-

ant task of appointing Adm. Calvert an honorary member of the class of 1921, and presented a mug to him and to Mrs. Calvert a brooch to make it official. Capt. Busik, the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, then presented SO-year certificates to the 1921 class officers. Those that so desired had an opportunity to visit the 21st Company Wardroom on the fourth deck of the now fourth wing of Bancroft Hall (it used to be the second wing, where the dispensary was located).

Thence to the dress parade, where we had reserved seats just to the left of the Superintendent's canopy. As always, this was a most impressive ceremony. Jack FROST admits to a nostalgic tear as the "hell-cats" marched by. I think many more of us felt much the same.

Friday evening, cocktails in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the midshipmen's mess hall. Nearly all of the class attended, included in the nearly 4000 alumni and wives who were there. Dinner was excellent with hot roast beef (instead of the usual cold turkey) and an ice cream cake. An innovation was the introduction of music in the mess hall (a first, I think). "Sailors 'n Strummers," led by Red CONDON and with George RUSSELL, John WATERS, Dick DICKINS, Ray TARBUCK joined by Dr. Gerard Church, Mr. Harold Slanker and Chief Musician Eugene Hrdmadka of the Naval Academy Band. Midshipmen musicians, all youngsters, Arthur Mandonsa, David O. Conrad, and Michael R. Donovan with banjos, Ross E. Anderson on the bass, and Troy Jones on drums also joined the group.

Dixieland music from the '20s and '30s was played for the midshipmen at noon and for the alumni in the evening. Annapolis papers carried the following headlines: "Admirals Strum for Navy '21" ; "147 Members of Class of '21 Hear Musical Members of Class Entertain Alumni" ; "Navy Class of '21 ; From Coal Age to the Atomic." Excerpts from the accompanying articles included: "Old admirals never die—they just become banjo players"; "The Naval Academy Class of '21, which produced some of America's best known senior sea officers of the Second World War"; "Some of the best Dixieland musicians the Navy has ever known"; "Perhaps the most famous class in Academv history."

Mid'n. first class Jeff Beard (no relation to our own Jeff) was a leader in a 21st company group that erected and decorated the band platform.

There was dancing in the aisles of the mess hall to the wonderful music. One young

couple was overheard saying, "We just came up to be near where all the fun was."

Another, "SOth reunion and not a wheelchair in the lot." Still another, "I wonder if we will look as young and have as much fun when our SOth rolls around (in about 40 years)." Zeke Sanborn, president of '22, led a delegation from his class to congratulate us on our SOth and extend best wishes for the years ahead. On exiting from the mess hall we were greeted with excellent music by the midshipmen's Pep Band, composed of midshipmen from the Drum and Bugle Corps, who kept the then weary alumni standing to listen, thus causing a minor traffic problem. And so to bed.

Saturday, alumni were treated to excellent talks by the Superintendent, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Chapman, the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Zumwalt, and Adm. George Anderson, President of the Alumni Association in Mahan Hall.

Immediately after, '21ers and their ladies gathered on the steps outside where the class picture was taken. We were honored to have RAdm. W. R. Furlong '05 join us in the picture, he being the senior alumnus attending the homecoming.

From there to the BPOE Hall adjacent to the Stadium for a fine buffet lunch which was attended by 250.

Then the GAME—NAVY vs. 19th ranked DUKE. You all know the results by now— Navy IS, Duke 14. It was the frosting on the top of the cake.

Saturday night, the class dinner in the attractive Exhibition Room on the ground deck between Michelson and Chauvenet Halls. Cocktails for an hour, followed by a buffet dinner and then dancing to the music of Chief Musician Hrdmadka and his combo.

Homer EIMERS, our illustrious president, introduced the newly-elected class officers and spoke briefly on the Naval Academy Foundation, enlisting support for that worthy cause. Bill F L E T C H E R introduced the members of the Reunion Committee which included in one capacity or another nearly all classmates residing in the Annapolis area.

All in all, it was a fun evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Sunday, those who could, attended services in the Naval Academy Chapel, and were privileged to hear an excellent sermon by the senior chaplain, Capt. H. C. Duncan, on "Let's Have a Real Homecoming." This was followed by an impressive Memorial Service conducted by Chaplains Duncan and Keely. And then to brunch in the beautifully

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and completely restored first floor of the Alumni House where excellent drinks and food were consumed.

All in all, I think everyone attending enjoyed their SOth reunion to the fullest.

W A S H I N G T O N - A N N A P O L I S AREA RAdm. Clarence E. OLSEN died November in Bethesda. His funeral was held Monday, 15 November, in the Naval .'Academy Chapel. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, a daughter, Mrs. P. J. Ryan, whose husband, Capt. Ryan 'SO, is Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen, and a nephew, Charles F. Olsen, who is a professor in the Division of Engineering and Weapons. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family.

The monthly luncheon, which would normally have been held on 27 October, was omitted, since it followed too closely after the reunion.

Pete MONCY and Mrs. Sarah Phelan were married on 26 August in Siasconset, Nantucket, Ma. The class wishes them both a long and happy life.

A Dun and Bradstreet Report states: "Officer Realignment—On Aug. 25, 1971, it was announced that Charles R. Spencer was named president of Skil Corporation. Spencer succeeds John W. Sullivan, who was named chairman of the board and who will continue as chief executive officer. The former chairman of the board, Bolton Sullivan, was named chairman of the executive committee." Although he did not graduate, many classmates will remember Joseph Bolton SULLIVAN from midshipman days. The Skil Corporation occupies a position of prominence in its industry, the manufacture of pneumatic and electrical hammers, drills, shears, metal working and wood working products. The corporation has three subsidiaries in the United States and 14 subsidiaries in foreign countries. That's nice going, Bolton.

Frank EGGERS has also sent clippings from Who's Who on Bob S P R A G U E and Bill W E B S T E R . Unfortunately, space does not permit reporting them in this issue.

A lovely note of thanks to the Class of 1921 has been received from Mrs. Oliver Colvin for the flowers sent to Oliver's memorial service.

Our late classmate, Oliver Dyer Colvin, who died 8 October.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Indian Summer around the Bay. Blue skies, golden days and a harvest moon. A quiet month withal. Many local '21ers had departed on easterly courses bound for the homecoming and reunion, with visits with friends and relatives en route. Jim R E I S INGER announced his marriage on 1 October to Mrs. Gerda S. Lubstein. Jim and Gerda are now at home at 8 Edgewater Rd., Belvedere, Ca. Manv friends and classmates have stopped by to offer warm congratulations. Classmates elsewhere join in best wishes for many years of happiness for both of them. Jim continues to improve and now walks with a cane.

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'21's Dixieland jazz band was a big success at Friday noon meal and at the Friday night alumni dinner. Members were: Art Condon, Justin Dickins, Chief Musician Gene Hrdmadka, George Russell, Gerard Church, Ray Tarbuck and John Waters.

Jim and Vera H A R R I S returned from their trip to Europe.

Phil NICHOLS writes that he and Ruth are off for Miami early in December, thence to Bermuda and Panama to see his grandchildren.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY GROUP Ray TARBUCK has lent me the following, purloined from the bulletin board in Bancroft Hall: United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Md., 23 March 1920 1. The practice of throwing coins at the Tecumseh Moonument is both unmilitary and undignified.

2. The practice results in undesirable gatherings of civilians, messengers, children, and others searching for the coins, delays traffic, and causing inefficient performance of duty generally. There are certainly no desirable effects.

W. T. Cluverius Captain, U. S. N. Commandant of Midshipmen Sabe SABIN also sent a clipping from a Raleigh, N. C , newspaper the headline reading "QB Leaps Off Bench to Halt TD Gallop." Shades of Bill S A U N D E R S in the closing minutes of the Navy vs. Great Lakes game late in November of 1918. In that game you will all remember, Navy finally in the fourth period got the ball to within the Great Lakes one-yard line—then a fumble recovered by Great Lakes and what was a sure 99-yard gallop to the goal by, I believe, Paddy Driscoll. Bill stopped it at mid-field.

Adm. Eberle told the officials to award Great Lakes the touchdown. Actually, under the then current rules. Navy should have been penalized five yards for having twelve men on the field. Final score. Great Lakes 6— Navy 0.

SECY'S NOTES Dick DICKINS did a superlative job in preparing the Muster Roll—50 Years After.

Anyone who attended the reunion is entitled to a free copy. I promised to send copies to several who didn't get one, but I have lost my slip of paper with the names. Please write again, and I will forward.

Anyone who did not attend may have a copy by remitting $3.50 to the Class of 1921, P. O. Box 21, Annapolis, MD 21404. There are 130 copies left; first come, first served.

There are about 125 living classmates, graduates and non-graduates, whose names do not appear in the Muster Roll, The biographies are invaluable to Shipmate and also to the class secretary. Please send them in, addressed to me at 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annaoplis, MD 21401. If we can get enough, we will consider issuing a supplement to the Muster Roll.

Three years ago, the class voted 4 to 1 to subscribe the full $20,000 needed for a perpetuating scholarship fund. We are still short of this amount by several thousand dollars. This fund is not for the purpose of getting football players. It is for the purpose of helping motivated young men who are weak in one or two subjects to be able to pass the entrance examinations for the Naval Academy. If you will read "A Profile of the Class of 1975" in the November issue of Shipmate, you will find that only 81 of the 1332 admitted last June were recoernized athletes —and this covers all 21 sports sponsored by the Athletic Association. We are particularly grateful to the many widows of classmates who have contributed so generously to the fund. Let's redouble our efforts, and get this pledge over the top.

My sincere thanks for all the kind words and letters tendered to me and to the members of the Reunion Committee for our efforts. In spite of the gremlins, inevitable of course, wt think everyone had a roof over his or her head, and everyone got where he wanted to be on time.

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by Buddie Malstrom, Hank Paul, Duke Guider, Nick Draim, Fish Rowe, Bill Neasham, Johnny Waidlich, Bev Coleman, Hal Berger, and Peg Hyland. It has been sugbested that all hands bring their memoraMost of the regulars attended the class bilia to the SOth. luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 9 NoNow back to 1971: Ernie and Doris vember. Beany JARRETT, just out of the BERGER attended the marriage of her son hospital after a successful minor operation, John Ambrose Hollowell III, to Miss Jean and Dutch REESIDE's appearance, his first Ellis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. in many a moon, were the highlights. Oliver Ellis of El Paso, on 24 November in Texas.

W A L K E R brought some memorabilia in the An interesting letter from Frank W A T form of the first Annual Roll Call dated 1 November 1922. It lists the class officers at KINS tells of their commuting to Palo Alto the time: pres. Clyde King; v.p. Ens. J. L. every other month for the past 18 months.

Olmstead; and J. E. Waidlich as secretary. Peg's mother is in the hospital there and she celebrated her 100th birthday on 19 And for those who may have forgotten how our class treasury got started, the followinq: December. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren now number 52. Her is quoted from Article 6 of the By-laws included in that 1922 Roll Call which, think birthday will be past when you read this.

Peg, but please give her the very best wishes of it, will be SO years old next fall. Article 6 states, "The fund necessary for the opera- know join in sending them to your mother tion of the society shall be secured by assess- from all the readers of this column who I ing each member of the Class of 1922 who is who raised such a wonderful family. to receive a Naval Academy diploma the Bill FINN, vice president for Internasum of si.x dollars at a time previous to May tional Operations of the Studebaker Worth31, 1922." ington Corporation until his retirement in 1966, has been given an Honorary Doctoral Fanning the pages we run across some Degree for "Valuable and Distinguished interesting remarks: Opposite Olch, Isaiah, Service to the Fablamps Enterprise" in Call, "Married? Hell, N o ! The PITTSBURGH is Colombia, S. A., where he has recently served preparing to shove off for wet countries in as a volunteer executive to provide manageEurope and the following make up the JO ment consulting services to Fablamp, a large Mess: president is Bob Hunter, and then industrial firm in Colombia. comes Fats Wallis, Yid Clarkson, Pete The class had a highly successful party at Pedersen, Steve Stoddard, Slim Garrison, Cy Olch, Tobey Brown, Hank Walters, homecoming last October, after the Duke Bradford, Mick Parry, Jess Coward, Jim game. All the local gentry and their ladies Brady, Pash Dineen, Ash Pleasants, Chaun- were there. Out-of-towners were W H I T cey Streetman, Eddie Curtis (married), T. GROVE, STAPLES, STEVENS, and ROWE. D. Wilson, and Hitch Saunders."

Al TAYLOR writes from Wakefield, R. I., Opposite McWillie, C W . : "Student Engineer Worthington Pump. Began adjust- that his roommate Ned (Edward Dickenson) ment of nuts on hydraulic ram first of Aug- TAYLOR died in Kennett, Mo., on 10 September. An obituary will be found in the ust 1922."

"Last Call."

After Coleman, B. M., "USS MARYLAND: A letter from Billy Miles, from Taiwan, Had a most delightful time in Brazil. We tells of her visit there and, as it seems very arrived in the middle of the rainy season."

After Watkins, Frank Thomas: "Lost big newsworthy, we have summarized it here.

She was there during the "Double Ten" toe left foot in turret elevating gear. Finder celebration in October and royally enterplease return." tained by a great many of their old friends Butterfield, H. B. "My occupation while including the Generalissimo and Madame here in New York has been to keep Fink Chiang. Billy describes him as "smiling, face from climbing over the footlights at the unlined, upright, aged 85." She flew to QueFollies." moy where there is still shelling on odd Among the other items in the folder which days—hers was an even one. "The landing Oliver brought in are a picture of the Class strip is between high banks and trees, eighty Girl waving to a battleship by Coles Phillips million of which have been planted there in —dressed in a form-fitting silk bathing suit, 10 years. The Quemoy operation is purely stockings rolled, high heels. (Put boots on psychological but individual strong points all her and one could see her counterpart on over the island are built to withstand a long Connecticut Avenue at any time, up until siege. From a second floor gallery I stared this last cold spell.) Included was a copv of over to the mountains of the mainland. I kept the "Navy goat hitched to our little boat." remembering Mary landing from a Chinese The last verse, a gem ! junk in '42 and spending July 4th on a barren hilltop and being ambushed at the bottom It's not a boast but a Navy toast is a fact of it. Through glasses we could see the houses, gates and pill boxes, etc. Amov City we must embrace Friend, wife, and sweetheart—may we was hidden behind a hill. I was there in '39 and remember the SACO delight in hoistinq; keep them apart their flag over it. There are 60,000 civilian .\ quick retreat if they should meet, and inhabitants on Quemoy. The children all go to school and enjov the militarv—saluting anchor face to face.

So drink from the brimming cup a toast snappily the colonel who walked with me.

We watched balloons inflated to be attached and bottoms up to newspapers, toys, rice, materials, and Here's hoping we finish what we start, children's shoes. The wind lifted and carried (with apologies to Cole Porter and Irving them over to the mainland."

Berlin, but weren't we devils?)

Returning to Taiwan Billy was asked to Then there is a dinner menu from the "Quinquennial Reunion of the Class of 22" review a Marine drill team. They also put held at the Hotel Roosevelt in New York. on a karate exhibition breaking four bricks The Menu: Poi—Red Lead—Them Olives— or 10 roof tiles with the blow of the hand.

Barracuda a la Guantanamo—Spuds—Whale She visited the industrial area where they Steak—Honey Barge—Seaweed—Saltwater make such things as Sylvania T V sets, wigs, Soup—Nut Coal—Oil. The menu is signed electronic gadgets, umbrellas, baggage, etc., 34

in new modern factories where girls are paid $25 ( U S ) per month and live in dormitories where they pay $3 a month and $7 for their food, and after two years a dowry if they marry. Billy's letter was sent to her sewing club where Aroostine Riddle and Mary Kniskern are members. Mary Atkeson passed it to Ruth Cooper who gave it to me to read.

Well, girls, there's your chance—good pay and a dowry.

Ted and Edith ZINN were also in Taiwan this year, but in advance of Billy. Their next trip will be to the east again but this time to the east coast of USA for the SOth in old Crabtown.

Pres: Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Recorder, Capt. Homer Ambrose, USN (Ret.) 3628 Trinity Dr. Alexandria, VA 22304 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow, ( S O USN (Ret.) 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent

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The following is from a letter written early this fall to Morris SMELLOW by Mid'n. Arthur E. Edinger, the Naval Academy 23rd Company Commander. "On behalf of the Twenty-third Company, I would like to thank you and the rest of the class of '23 for your generous gift of $100. We have already put the money to good use, as over the summer we painted the wardroom, sent the drapes and carpet out for cleaning, and purchased a new television antenna to improve our reception. What money we have left over we intend to use toward future television repairs or whatever wardroom 'emergency' comes up."

We have letters from Army ARM KNECHT and Wink FOLK in which they write of having been at the Navy-Boston College football game. Wink was accompanied by his bride, Janet, and Army by his son, Dick, his daughter-in-law and his grandson. Neither Army nor Wink was happ.v about the game. Nevertheless, each reported his pleasure in seeing several classmates and their wives who were there. They were Joe Foley, Carl Gesen, Neb Keating, Don Kelsey, Jim Pierson, and Bus Robbins. Army, certain that there would be no Navy band, brought his recorder and was determined to play Anchors Aweigh after each Navy touchdown. He had the satisfaction of playing it once. Army wrote of his expectation to go to Dallas in November for the Poetry Society of Texas awards banquet. Wink recounted a little visit with Al and Mildred SODERGREN at the Officers' Club at the Submarine Base in New London.

The Washington-area chapter of the class met for luncheon at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Officers' Club on 13 Oct. Those there were Ambrose, Barrett, Beaumont, Coe, Cofer, Cutting, Dussault, Holderness, Huebl, Johannesen, Johnson, Levasseur, Lewis, Lindsay, McDowell, Mclsaac, Mendenhall, Murdaugh, Smellow, Sprung, Tucker, and Withington. Enhancing the pleasure of the meeting was the presence of 23 distaff members of the group who, although having their luncheon in an adjacent room, joined the gentlemen for a happy hour before the luncheons. The ladies were Jo Ageton, Louise Ambrose, lean Beaumont, Betty Coe, Maurine Cofer, Winifred Cutting, Donna Cutts, Anne Grosvenor, Evelyn Huebl, Nell Johannesen, Hazel Keith, Kitty Kern, Priscilla Levasseur, Betty Lindsay, Bill McDowell, Nova Mclsaac, Sally Mendenhall, Val Morrow, Bunnv Murdaugh, Lillian Parr, Mary Sprung, Margaret Thompson, and Ruth Tucker. The cohostesses for the distaff affair, Mesdames Mendenhall and SH I P M A T E

ward to the SOth reunion. His class meant ness for the Academy and his many friends more to him than I can describe; however, during his two years there. this was one of the outstanding classes, As of late October our binnacle list inaccording to Frederick. During his last cluded Harry C H A S E who, after having a hours before his death, he explained the stroke, had been a patient in the Army Hosmeaning of the Naval Academy ring to me." pital, Fort Lewis, Wa. Dick C U T T S had The news from our correspondents in- been in the Bethesda Naval Hospital because cludes Dan CONE's report of seeing Dick of emphysema. Gordon DAISLEY was reSCRUGGS during one of Dan's routine covering from hip surgery, and some comvisits at the Jacksonville Naval Hospital. plications following this operation, in the Bob COOK has recently retired from the National Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation pedagogy. Neil D E I T R I C H had a business Hospital, Arlington, Va. Sam FUQUA had trip to San Francisco and was on his way to been admitted for treatment at the hospital HaviJaii. Farmer DUNCAN has retired from at the MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Fl. Pete H A A S had returned home to business in upstate Missouri and lives in St. Louis. Mel GROSVENOR is back in Annapolis after a short stretch of treatment Washington, D. C , from his cruise in the in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital.

Our class has much to be proud of: for Aegean and Ionian Seas where he visited about 27 islands. T . L. "Ted" H A S - example, it was the first one to attain its BROUCK, after retiring twice from busi- goal of $20,000 in the Naval Academy Founness and once from the Naval Reserve, is dation's honor-scholarship program. An exception to this statement is that the class back in business again as the proprietor of Mini Storage, 310 Nakoma St., San Antonio, of '22 has its own trust fund for scholarships.

TX 78216. (Phone 342-1871.) Frank LAM- The class of '23 had contributed and pledged SON-SCRIBNER, in trying to find a new to the Foundataion well over $24,000 as of or late-model car to replace his vintage one, late October. has been deterred by the various "anti-thisFurthermore, our drive to raise $2,000 and-that devices that make many new cars ARGONNE and responsible for the NAGATO, I for the restoration of the '23 room in put a crew of four officers and 100 men . the Alumni House has been fantastic. aboard the NAGATO for maintenance purposes. , On 30 Oct. a total of $5,380 had been reWe kept one of her nine boilers steaming '. ceived, $2,000 of which came from an and a generator going to provide heat, light, "angel" who prefers to remain anonyand power for the pumps and other machinmous for the time being. Our angel not ery. She later steamed to Bikini." only sent the $2,000 but also promised Homecoming 1971 brought together the to send more toward the restoration and fewest members of the class for any similar improvement of the entire Alumni House. event in many years. Those present were I We are indeed grateful to him for doing Army Armknecht and a friend of his, Joe so much honor to the class. At a recent and Marge Briggs, Fred Edwards, Wink meeting, the Alumni Association Board and Janet Folk, Cabell and Marion Gwathof Trustees singled out and commended mey, Merle and Evelyn Huebl, Hazel Keith, the class of '23 for its efforts in behalf Frenchy Levasseur, Val and Edna Pottle, of the Alumni Association. All the money Vernon and Mae Rigler, Morris and Min received in excess of that required to Smellow, Red Stephens, and Fred and Dot restore the '23 room will be set aside in Walton. In spite of the small number, a most a special fund to maintain our room; enjoyable time was had by all there. The and any money remaining by the year GWATHMEYs traveled the greatest dis2000 will revert to the Association's gentance to get thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from Belvedere, Ca. Merle Huebl inspecting NAGATO, 1945 eral fund. Your recorder proposes, from Marion is still limping and carries a cane ; all of us, kudos and a vote of confidence because of an accident three years ago, but for Morris for the way he has handled either sputter, hesitate, go dead at the corner, her spirit is wonderful. these and other class affairs. or refuse to stop when the ignition is turned An impressive ceremony to dedicate a off." Mickey O'REGAN writes that he is Pres: RAdm. G. R. Hartwig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR dogwood tree planted at Art AGETON's "still teaching school because it keeps me (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. grave was conducted 25 Oct. at the Arling- busy and prevents my thinking too often of Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 ton National Cemetery by Dr. John R. the Grim Reaper, always so close behind."

Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Anschutz, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church Box 7234, Richmond, VA 23221 We have learned that Randolph O W S Percent Members: 45 in Georgetown, Washington, D. C This was LEY recently entertained Karl H E N S E L not only Veterans' Day but also Art's 71st for lunch in St. Petersburg, FL, and showed First, a hope you are enjoying a Happy birthday. Among those of Art's family who his pride in his alma mater by exhibiting a were at the ceremony were his widow, J o ; blown-up photograph of the Academy as it New Year I his daughter, Mary J o ; Mary Jo's three was in his midshipman days to all in the Homecoming for 1924, in October, was children; Jo's mother; and Art's nephew, dining room. Red S T E P H E N S , our peren- particularly enjoyable because we had a good turnout from our class, and a special feature: Robert W, Ageton, and his wife. Our class- nial football fan, took off from his home in mates and their wives who were there Arlington, Va., for Miami for the Navy cocktails and supper at Kitty Mercer's. Your reporter did not make all the events, and were Homer and Louise Ambrose, Arleigh game there. Ike T E U S C H E R writes that regrets he was not seated in the hall of and Bobby Burke, Bill and Sally Menden- he spends his time gardening, growing hall, Al Murdaugh, Elliott Strauss, and plants in his greenhouse, and making things Alumni House Friday afternoon to see the Fred and Louise Withington. We quote Dan with his power tools. Matt VAN LEEU- passing parade as ye old grads filed by to register. Nor did he get to witness the conCONE's sentiments as being representative W E N , who cannot get out often, appreciates of those of many of u s : "He was one of the news from Pablo BARRETT, Louie gregatin' down in the tap room after the my oldest and dearest friends. I don't believe BRENDEL, and Shipmate. Thank you, Dress Parade.

Well, at homecoming we like to see midwe have had a more dedicated and devoted Matt. shipmen ; and the place to see the mids at classmate than Art, and he will be sadly Charles V. "Pug" WAGGONER, who has their best is at the Friday Dress Parade, missed." been practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa, which this year was a great show, as usual, We report with sadness that John Hurston for many years, expects to retire and move and which will be described in other columns "Poll" P A R R O T T died at Austin, Tx., on in the spring to a duplex condominium in of this issue. (And, of course, we should 30 Oct. 1971. His burial services were at Arizona where he will be among a lot of mention the mids as "being in action" at the Smithville, Tx., 1 Nov. Poll had been very retirees of his profession. He now lives at 1800 Pep Rally on Friday.) We did not see ill in a nursing home in Austin for a long 216 Main Ave., Clinton, lA 52732; his new many classmates at Worden Field, but Martime. address, near Phoenix, will be 15813 Cambo garet and George ROBILLARD were there Dr., Sun City, AZ 85315; and in his letter with camera, mainly to see (and snap) his In informing us of the circumstances of Fred CAUDLE's death, which are covered he asks that any classmate who passes nephew pass by in the 33d Company. Well, Company 24 looked all right, tooâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no rifles in "Last Call" in this issue of Shipmate, his through either Clinton or, later. Phoenix widow, Jean, writes, "He always looked for- stay with him. Pug expresses his great fond- dropped. And we learned something else from .\mbrose, received many compliments for their autumn-motif table decorations for both luncheons.

In regretting his inability to attend the October and November class meetings at Bethesda, Arleigh B U R K E wrote that he and Bobby had been in Japan and Korea for the 20th anniversary of the first meeting of the Military Armistice Commission. Furthermore, our ubiquitous Arleigh went on 20 Oct. to Port Arthur on an inspection trip with the board of directors of Texaco; he expected to go thence to Chicago for a board meeting of the DuKane Corporation; and then he was scheduled to lecture at the Naval War College and the Armed Forces Staff College. Arleigh wrote that he was to be in Sweden in early November for the 200th anniversary of the Swedish Royal Society of Naval Sciences, of which he is an honorary member.

Here is a photograph of Merle H U E B L (third from the left) and his staff on the forecastle of the ex-Japanese battleship NAGATO in Tokyo Bay 8 Dec. 1945 during a Saturday morning inspection. Merle describes the circumstances: "As the skipper of the

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George: Clean sleevers in the first class do not carry rifles ! If they are not officers in the Brigade, to carry swords, they just don't carry anything. Maybe there's a shortage of rifles. Well, "when I was a Midshipman" first class I toted a gun!

At the Friday night reception and dinner there was the usual heavy turnout, with good representation from 1924. One thing we noticed there is that our class congregation spot is getting mighty close to the north end of Dahlgren Hall. Why is that?

The Saturday morning Alumni Assembly was brilliant and interesting as usual. That and the football game (what a victory!) will also be covered in other pages. Well, the psychological and morale values of that victory over Duke cannot be overstated!

George Robillard says "It was a great day for the team, and also for Jud Wiley—he recruited Stuvek!"

The supper at Kitty Mercer's, after the game, was the greatest—very much like a "junior class reunion." You all know, from our earlier visits to Severn Side Farm, what an ideal home Kitty has, especially for a gathering of the class—and on this occasion everything was J-P, just perfect! Kitty of course had some good help, especially from the H O F F M A N S and the RICHARDSes. Not all those who made some events of homecoming were at their party, but it was unquestionably the outstanding event for 1924.

As usual, we can't be sure we saw everyone that was present for some of the homecoming events; but we did see these classmates, most of them being accompanied by wives: Alphabet Adams, Beakleys, Bullises, Buxtons, Callahans, Collinses, Hall, Hartwigs, Hoffmans, Ilsemann, Dick Johnsons, Kolb, Ralph Millses, Pattersons, Richardses, Robinson, Robillards, Sayreses, Sutliffs, Siegrists, Wallers, Stan Williams, Wilsons, Welsfords, Woodyard (and sister Helen!).

Yes, Hunter ROBINSON was back from Costa Rica, and we understand only on a visit! He plans to return to the Central America state, where he finds comfortable living without exorbitant costs. And the Robinson beard is really becoming to him.

Now let us quote from a letter received from Mid'n. 1/c John E. Chalker: "On behalf of the 24th Company I would like to extend a sincere 'thank you' for your contribution to the Wardroom Fund. The money will make possible several major remodeling plans which are moving ahead at full speed.

The Classes of '72 and '73 are working to upgrade the overall appearance of the Wardroom by installing wood paneling on the walls and shutters in the window. The 24th Company extends a most cordial invitation to the Class of '24 to come and visit the Wardroom."

Let's quote also from a Don WALKER letter concerning St. Croix life and visitors: "In years gone by we had plenty of them, but Vegas was our downfall, and now Mexico has the play! There was little to report in the '70-'71 season. The John Buxtons were there for a short spell . . . in days gone by we had a great Army-Navy game at Schultz's ('23) or at my house . . . I sorta run the USO on St. Croix, and have quite a show. We handle about 28,000 boys a year." Don also gives us news of another classmate: "I assume you know that Tommy Kirkland is doing a terrific job as TrusteeReceiver for a trailer-ship line in Florida serving the Virgin Islands."

Well, when Rube BENTON told of his plans for visiting the West Coast and Hawaii we just assumed he was going alone. But 36

now, through one of our West Coast correspondents we learn that Captain Herbert P. Benton, Jr. and Mrs. Grace Oppenheim, of Waveland, Ms. were married 19 September—so Rube is on a honeymoon trip to Hawaii with the congratulations and best wishes of all of us!

Some of us did not realize the artistic abilities of Natt HUDNALL—or is it Polly?

Anyway, we admire the brilliant handpainted invitations he and Polly sent out for the November San Diego dinner meeting which they hosted, and on which we'll report next month.

Our sympathies go out to two classmates who have lost life-mates, as we record the 16 October demise of Mrs. Janet Riepe Longfellow, wife of Jenks; and the 25 October passing of Mrs. Irene Ingram Berthold, wife of Monty. Both Jane and Irene were popular and well-established in our class activities.

The October Washington lunch was not as exciting and well attended as earlier special meetings at Stratford and Heronwood, but was surely representative with the following (no wives this time) present: Bullis, Cabanillas, Cunningham, Dyer, Granbery, Hartwig, Johnson, Kelly, Keyer, Longfellow, Nesser, Robinson, Sinclair and Swart.

We learn that Sam KELLY was made a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor by the Scottish Rite Masons at the October meeting of their Supreme Council.

try and lick my weight (now about 135) in wildcats—or even tame cats!" We're late in reporting the July operation of Noble ABRAHAMS, and now give some of his recollections: "When I woke up in the recovery room surrounded by all those delightful and lovely and most efficient nurses, life took on renewed appeal. Then they cast me in the intensive care unit. I liked another contingent of delightful nurses there so much I managed to lure them into letting me stay for four days!" (Now, can't you just picture Noble saying this?)

Wendell (Herman) K R A F T reports he and Dorothy had a nice visit with Ralph BALDWIN and wife Georgia at the Baldwin home in Trumbull, Ct. (three minutes from exit 51 of the Merritt Parkway). Herman was able to give Ralph a lot of class news—and they had many recollections as "EX-RAMAPO sailors."

The fun-loving B U R C H E T T S are "still at it," as Blackie reports in October: "Mig and I arrived for a week in our favorite (Nevada) playground. No big Keno yet, but we have high hopes. Mig enjoys 2 1 ; I watch the shows, play slots, tomorrow will attend Harrah's dinner show — Rah-Rah-RoatRoar!"

"The address remains the same as it has for the last 8 years," writes Ed GRANT to Bob KEYER, after the P.O. Dept. erroneously reported Ed was no longer at his Annapolis address. And early November

New York classmates at a dinner in the early '60s

When Estha and Lew COLEY were in New Jersey (W(X)dcliff Lake) on a visit to their son and his family. Lew telephoned Paul Siegrist (recollections of the JO Mess of the NEW MEXICO !) with the idea of "getting together." They met in Manhattan for the 12 October Luncheon of NAANY, and the only other classmate who showed was Jim W H A L E N . But the threesome did cover a lot of ground, and heard a good report from Bill Busik, the speaker of the day.

That ad in The Retired Officer for October listed Ed WILKINSON (long time no see!) as a member of the Board of Governors of the Big Piney Mountain Golf and Country Club, "one of the Show Places of Virginia."

Fred BELL reports that Dean Sayre has asked him to remain on as a (Washington) Cathedral clergyman for the next year, which is a welcomed assignment. And the Chief of BuPers informs Fred that he is "the only Line Flag Officer to become a Priest" of the Episcopal Church.

We regret to learn of the serious illness of Leonard (Houdini) JAUDON, hospitalized in October at Bethesda. And a few days after Bert KALISCH had his operation we telephoned his home to ask Cleo how Bert was making out; Bert was home and answered the phone, giving a good account of his convalescence. In late October Charlie BEATTY wrote: "Have been out of the hospital since the 14th but still don't want to

found Bob Keyer planning a trip to California, where we expect him to make his presence known, and perhaps bring back a few news items! Yeah, all of you are reminded we need class news items!

The new address of Bill KANAKANUI is 1273 Ulupuni St., Kailua, HI 96734. Bill writes : "Kailua has seen a lot of change since 192S, but it's not a concrete jungle like Honolulu, and it is very convenient to shopping centers, PX and Commissary."

New Year resolutions are being made, and it's time to remind all classmates and wives that it's another year for making payments to our volunteer USNA Foundation project.

We did right well in 1971, we're up-to-date; but we're in another year now with payments due on pledges, and a good time to get in those voluntary 1972 payments where no pledges have been made. The Foundation address is 48 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Let Pop SEAWARD give us the last line: "I've never been back to Crabtown for a reunion, but I shall be there in 1974!"

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To date (15 November) we have received $355 from classmates to help the Alumni House restoration fund. This is in addition to the $500 from the Class Memorial Fund voted by the Executive Committee earlier. The $855 thus puts us well up in the giving bracket. Thanks to all who gave, but those who haven't and would like to do so, please send in your checks to K. C H U R D , care of Class of 1925, USNA, 1610 H St., N.W.. Washington, DC 20006, made payable to the class. We have acknowledged by form letter with appropriate personal P.S. all contributions we have received to date as well as informing the Alumni Association of the names of donors, keeping the amount of each donation as a private intra-class matter.

We regret editorial errors which were made in the caption under the picture of Hap LYON in an 1846 uniform of a Major of U.S. Marines which appeared on page 37 of the November Shipmate. We apologize to him for them. Apparently our history research was faulty because Hap informs us that Major Jacob Zeilin, whom Hap chose to honor on the occasion, although the senior Marine officer in the vicinity of Monterey on 4 July 1846, was not actually present at the flag-raising ceremony. Also, and quite unexplainably, the worcl "museum" after Monterey in the next to the bottom line means nothing and should not be there. Perhaps "mission" was meant, which would be more nearly correct. Monterey itself was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and the caption should so read.

We called on the 2Sth Company at the Naval Academy and, after luncheon in the mess hall, had a look at their wardroom. The young gentlemen have done a fine job of restoring the wardroom and have added a tiered arrangement so that the TV screen can be seen clearly from all parts of the room. Thanks to our good classmate, Dave HULL, and to the Magnavox Corp., a new and very fine color TV has been installed.

The midshipmen are most appreciative of what Dave has done and what the class in general has done to help. As usual, we were most impressed with the stripers in the Company as well as the second classmen who act as managers of the wardroom.

Herb S C H O N L A N D reports a new grandson, Gregory Schonland Sims. Herb has now retired from teaching. His son, Rodney, has returned from Vietnam where he was with the First Air Cavalry. Rodney received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism. The citation, as quoted in a news clipping, is to the effect that Lt. Schonland went to the aid of an aircraft which had been shot down and, despite heavy enemy fire, remained in the area, enabling the crew of the crashed plane to escape. He also was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. It looks as though Rodney is a chip off the old blockâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of 192S's only Medal of Honor winner.

Bart BACON entered his second retirement in Oct. 1971, this time from California State Human Resources Development (Employment Service), as a manpower employment representative. His three sons are all LCdrs., USN, two being executive officers of submarines and one at the P. G. School Monterey.

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new home address is 810 Oakwood Dr., P.O. Box 546, McHenry, IL 60050. Charles reports a good turnout for the first USNA Alumni (Chicago) meeting of the fall, held 9 Sept. at the Union League Club. Adm. Kauffman gave a good talk. Dave GOLDE N S O N also attended.

John L A F F A N reports that there is "no change" as far as Helen, the children or the grandchildren are concerned; but that the big change for him is retirement as of the first of the year. This state of affairs he finds most pleasant.

Gus W E L L I N G S writes that he and Dolly had a grand summer in Newport, thanks to their good health and Hazard's Beach Club which is only about five minutes from home.

"We see Harry and Pete Heneberger quite frequently, and have also seen Charlie and Kathleen Buchanan '26, who have a summer home in Newport. Charlie kindly drove me to our dinner club meetings, and to the Taunton Rotary Club meeting when I gave my talk on 'The Search and Sinking of the Battleship BISMARCK.' Perhaps the biggest thrill of the summer was on 16 May when I gave my BISMARCK talk to about 225 members of the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop, Ma., the club where I sailed and raced as a boy and where I am a life member. Was that a sentimental journey! Our New England trees are about to display their beautiful annual fall color spectacular show, which is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year in New England. My manuscript of 'On His Majesty's Service,' an account of my duty with the British Navy in 1940-41 has been with the Naval Institute for over three months, and Dolly and I are anxious to see just how much the Institute will publish. When the snow and ice begin to cover the New England countryside, Dolly and I plan to set sail for our annual winter vacation on the west coast of Florida. With best regards to all classmates. . . ."

Bill T U R N E Y writes that M. R. (Pete) and Mary P E T E R S O N visited the VON KLEECKS recently. To celebrate the occasion Grantland and Von gave a nice cocktail party. Bill also writes that he had been visiting Jim QUERY regularly, but found that he had been recently discharged. We are all glad that he is home to recover and recuperate.

Joe and Tini STRYKER report a pleasant two and one-half month trip to Europe this past summer. Paris, London, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Belgium, and a 1200 mile drive in Southern England kept them busy with art museums for Tini and those plus real estate for Joe. They report the QUEEN ELIZABETH II is a great ship and enjoyed the near tropical atmosphere of Cornwall, and the Alpine trails near Innsbruck most of all. . . . Kay and Kent LOOMIS returned from their tour through England and Ireland in early October, and Kent relieved Bob CRONIN of his splendid relief duty on the Shipmate column. The Loomises too enjoyed Cornwall thoroughly. They too drove through Southern England. While the country is delightful, Kay and Kent, who had driven in England several times before, found that the cars and "lorries" had proliferated like rabbits while there had been no significant improvement in the roads to handle the added traffic. They heard from one of the people they met that in Britain there are 60 motor vehicles for every mile of paved road. They resolved to use the trains there in the future. Ireland was a different story.

Driving there is still a pleasure. Roads are better and there is less traffic.

George BAINS writes that since the passing of Dusty R H O D E S and Belton CLE-

LAND there are only three '2Sers in the Jacksonville area, the other two being Harry FERGUSON and Mitch M I T C H E L L .

George and Rebec recently went down to Ocala for a cocktail party given by Horace and Louise T R A I N E R and saw a number of naval retirees including Freddy W A R D ER and his charming bride.

This summer a group of Naval Academy Alumni in the Jacksonville area met and formed the first Alumni Chapter Jax. has ever had. The energetic and motivating force for the group was J. B. (Jack) Little '46, As usual, he was elected president, but '25 was well represented in the officers with George Bains as vice president, and Dick Gaines, Jr. '55 as secretary. Presently they have almost 60 members.

On 23 October the Bainses flew on a charter flight sponsored by the Florida Bar Association to Tokyo and Hong Kong for a week in each place.

Jeane and Mary CLARK have moved from their house to an apartment (address in December Shipmate). Jeane writes that it is quite a change from living in their house, especially after 16 years, but they are thoroughly enjoying it, and it is particularly nice for Mary after her third coronary attack last June. She came out of that very well and is feeling fine again but must take it easy. Jeane sees Marv W E S T and John M U R P H Y on the golf course once in a while, but not many others.

We are extremely unhappy to have to report the death of classmate Charlie T R U X ALL in McLean, Va. on 10 November. He was buried at the Naval Academy on 15 N(Dvember with full military honors. Charlie had not been well in recent years and he and Allie moved from Annapolis to Vinson Hall a couple years ago. To Allie and all other members of the family, our very deepest sympathy.

Pres: RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15lh St., North Arlington, VA 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg I I I , USN (Ret.) Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 44

RAdm. James Henry WARD, USN (Ret.), died in Washington, D.C. on 2 November 1971. The CS has no details except that he passed away in the Naval Hospital.

Jim had been living at the Army-Navy Club since Flo's death. The class extends sympathy to his son, Hugh.

John and June McKILLIP write from Bradenton Beach, FL, enclosing a picture of "our island," Anna Maria Island, which they say is growing "madly" ; like so many Florida places these days when some of the natives are wondering how the constant, continual and even increasing flow of new settlers to this refuge from the rigors of life, can be stopped or slowed down. The McKillips spent this past summer in their twobedroom, two-bath mobile home in Hendersonville, N. C They have enjoyed the "Half Way Tree" Mobile Home Park there so much that this was their fifth summer there, among a group of all-retirees with a country club atmosphere of pool, golf, clubhouse, etc.

On 21 December they sailed from Port Everglades on a "swinging," Caribbean Christmas Cruise; 10 countries in 14 days.

Next spring they hope to go back to England and Europe.

"PD" S T R O O P (bless him) saved this month's column from being almost the slimmest in its recent history by sending in an account of the quarterly, Southern California, 1926 luncheon, which arrived the day ahead of the deadline. The CS can't improve on "PD's" prose, so in his own words: 37

"Betty and Jack Wells were the hosts on a very delightful, sunny Coronado day, with cocktails for the men and women in the Wells' patio, which Betty and Jack had recently bricked. The ladies remained for lunch with Betty while the men repaired to the Officers' Club. Present were the Assersons, Callahans, Dunns, Flemings, Floyds, Jones (both CBs and Fielders), Linaweavers, Lovells, Niekums, Perrills, Snedekers, Stroops, Sullivans, Wells, and Youngs plus Kirby Baker, Ella MacMillan, Esther Tobleman, Kay Zurmuehlen, Al Boileau, Max Leslie, and Dick Stout.

"I believe J.S.E. Young and his wife came the farthest distance to attend. We had hoped to see Jimmy Grant hut he couldn't make it this time. Walt Rodee and Herman Reich had written that they would be away on travel so we did not see them. Fielder and Helen Jones came in from Pauma Valley. Phil Niekum gave a good, strong pitch on the Retired Officers Convention to be held at Disneyland next September (19-23 Sept. 1972). I gave a report on the Navy Relief Ball in Washington, D.C, and also on the semi-annual meeting of the Alumni Association at Annapolis, as well as the homecoming weekend.

"The Stroops had a grand two weeks in Washington where we saw all four of our children, seven grandchildren, and met Patrick's O.A.O. Our two daughters, their husbands, Captains Wells and Draddy, Lt. Patrick Stroop and his girl all attendecl the Navy Relief Ball together and the next week we went to the homecoming weekend, where Mike '54 and Marty joined us from Florida.

We were fortunate enough to see Navy win over Duke; an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. We saw Claudia Smedberg Adams at the game as well as Mid'n. Bob Adams, second class, the first grandson of '26 in the Academy, and his lovely girl who was the first Battalion Queen for homecoming.

"The Alumni Assembly was a very much worthwhile experience, with George Anderson, Gen. Chapman, Adm. Calvert and Adm. Zumwalt all making excellent talks to the alumni.

"Returning to San Diego, we were in time to see Lt. Pat Stroop's ship, USS PARSONS,

leave port for permanent assignment in the Far East, and also to attend the '26 luncheon mentioned above.

"The next luncheon for the class of '26 in this area will be 26 February. Any '26 travelers in this part of the country are most cordially invited to attend. The hosts will be Virginia and Knox Perrill. Although they live in Los Angeles, they have arranged to host cocktails and the ladies luncheon at Virginia's mother's house at 3576 Third Ave., San Diego. The men's luncheon will be at the Admiral Kidd Club."

"PD" further reported that he and Esther are fine, still enjoy living in San Diego very much, he still consults for Teledyne Ryan and North American Rockwell, and is doing some work on government committees. Golf is still his chief relaxation and he admits to playing a little better than his current 17 handicap; enough so that he was able to lift a little money from Ford TAYLOR in Washington. (It will be interesting—perhaps sad— to see how many of us will be playing in the SOth reunion golf tournament at the Naval Academy in 1976! CS) Carl FORSBERG writes from Madison, Wis. that, "with snow forecast in the near future" they were about to head for sunny California. They had bought a place on the Palos Verdes Peninsula some time before, to be near their daughter and her family; 38

daughter and family now living in Weston, Ct., so decided they could not keep up with her and will spend the winter in California's sunshine, anyway.

The Forsbergs and ESKILSONS had a visit during the football season, which included the Wisconsin-Michigan State game and a game of golf. (Two more candidates for the SOth reunion tournament!) From the number of us senior golfers, and duffers, perhaps the Academy course won't accommodate all of us who may sign up in 1976.

The 1972 class fund contributions are now due and will be acknowledged in this column.

Send your money to Jack GREEN SLADE, NOT to me.

Pres: RAdm. Thomas J . Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert M. Barnes, USN (Ret.) 2800 Quebec S t . , N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Wm. D. Irvin, USN (Rel.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 44.5

The homecoming weekend was the occasion for two good get-togethers for '27.

Friday evening, the reception and the dinner in the midshipmen's mess hall were well attended. Present were: Jane and Thurston Clark, Sarah and Nick Knickerbocker, Tom Cobb King, Pat Mitchell (from Virginia Beach), Marie and Eddie Herron, Mimi and Joe Hazen, Helen Newton (Fig's widow from Brattleboro, Vt.), Hannah and Jack Sipe, Bob Olsen, Gene and Lorrie Shook, Evelyn and Jack Bowling (from Philadelphia), Harrison Eldridge, Re Stillman (from Atlanta), Phil Tankard (from Noank, Ct.), Carol Born (Art's widow from Dallas, Tx.), Harry Hummer (from San Diego), Ruth and Joe Maher, Barbara and Parker Fairlamb, Bob Newbegin (from Portsmouth, Va.), the Don Johnsons, Francis McCune (from Virginia Beach), Rebecca and Joe McClaughry, Ellen and Eck Eckberg, Eleanor Saunders (Bill's widow), Larry Freeman (from Coronado, Ca.), Dixie and Steve Brodie, Al Fitzwilliam, and Carolyn and Bill Irvin. It was a bang-up party in the mess hall with a fine combo from '21—having their SOth reunion—providing some stellar music of the N.A. 10 variety.

Saturday morning before the alumni meeting, we had a fine turnout for our annual business meeting in Sampson Hall. Present were: Riley, Fitzwilliam, King, Steiner, Hinners, Donaho, Brodie, Stillman, Ethridge, Newbegin, Eckberg, Olsen, Barnes, Malley, Fairlamb, McClaughry, Melson, Sipes, Irvin and the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Don Griffin, who presided at the meeting. The following items of business were transacted: After a presentation by the 27th Company's responsible officers, it was voted to provide the Company with a grant for their Wardroom in the amount of $200.00 for this year, the funds to be taken from our national account. The Midshipman Company Commander invited all present to visit the Wardroom. It is well worth seeing and we can be proud of this fine Wardroom and the exceptionally good work done by the midshipmen in the 27th Company in panelling it and decorating it.

Next, the two '27 scholarship recipients from last year who are now in their plebe year. Midshipmen Randolph R. Budgemen and Lester E. Ryan, class of 1975, were presented and interviewed by classmates present. They are two highly presentable young men who acquitted themselves splendidly and we were all proud of them. For those of you not present, you can be assured your efforts for the Scholarship Fund were well rewarded by these highly motivated aspiring young naval -officers-to-be.

Our chairman, Don Griffin, next reported on the state of the efforts we have made to the USNA Foundation '27 Scholarship Fund.

One scholarship is completely subscribed and the second now has $1,780.00 of the $20,000.00 required now subscribed or pledged.

You can see that we are sorely in need of your help. If you haven't sent in your check, please do so at the soonest. If it is not convenient to send us a check now, please send us your pledge for an installment payment over a number of years or for a lump sum payment in the future. If you have sent that check in, take another look at that old bank balance. You can probably spare a little more and you'll find few better causes than that which we are promoting. It really doesn't take much to get you from here to there nozv and we could use that little extra you might find in your account.

Parker Fairlamb gave an excellent report on the planning and preparation for our upcoming 4Sth reunion next 10 Nov. Just the week before, mailings had gone out to classmates and our widows with the latest information and with application forms for hotel reservations. We are expecting a very large turnout so hasten your reservation card in to insure accommodations. If, by chance, you have not recevied this 18 October mailing, please drop me a note or a card and I will get a duplicate to you by return mail. If you know of a widow who has not received hers, let me know and we will hustle out a duplicate mailing to her.

Next, Bill Irvin recited some particulars about Shipmate and the '27 column. He pointed out that practically the only means of reaching classmates is through the media of the column in Shipmate but Shipmate is received only by those classmates who are members of the Alumni Association—and by our widows who have subscribed to the Shipmate privilege. Of the classmates who graduated from the Academy, 32.8 per cent are not members of the Alumni Asso. and hence do not receive or read Shipmate.

Plainly spoken, when we say, "Now hear this !" we're not reaching a big one-third of the class. Bill points out the fact that for $12.00 you can get a subscription to Shipmate and the Alumni Asso. throws in a membership in the Asso. free—or for $12.00 you can join the Association and for a whole year they send you Shipmate free!! In either case, you, the Association and the Naval Academy all benefit. If you know a classmate who is not a member, do a little missionary work on him and persuade him to join. We need him and he needs us. For widows, the Alumni Association offers a one year subscription to Shipmate for $2.00. No better way known to keep in touch.

Our treasurer gave us a fine report on our financial status. Suffice it to say that we are adequately solvent.

We were reminded that the Alumni House had been grievously damaged by a fire. Insurance provided for the restoration of most of smoke and fire damaged interior but it becarne obvious that extensive fire protection facilities needed to be added to the structure.

The management has done an outstanding job in effecting most of the restoration in time for homecoming, but much more needs to be accomplished. The Executive Committee made it the sense of the class that individual class members should be encouraged to contribute to the Asso. for this restoration work. The class was advised that the C. D. GRIFFINS had presented Alumni House with an English Upright Piano, given in the name of the class of 1927 as a memorial to them.

The Executive Committee, as presently constituted, was voted into office for another SHIPMATE

year. The meeting was adjourned after dedicating a moment of silence to those of our classmates who have departed. We wound up the day satisfactorily by beating Duke.

We got some very pleasant news out of Virginia Beach. Doris and Otie GREGG have a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Mabry, the widow of Doris' brother, living on the next property to them. We are ever so happy to report that Mrs. Mabry and E. K. (Eddie) Ponvert were married on 7 September 1971, attended by her children and his son. The newlyweds are resident now on the Gregg, Mabry, Ponvert plantation site which is sometimes known as "Gregg's Point-of View," a place not an euphemism!

I heard from Biscuit W E V that, the medicos having agreed, he and Billy were off to Los Gatos, Ca. on 23 November for a stay of three months, having taken an apartment there to be near their daughter, Connie, her husband and their five children.

It is with sadness that I report the death of Leland R. (Abbie) L A M P M A N , killed in an automobile accident on 2 October 1971 at Sarasota, Fl. Sarah and their three daughters took his remains to Angola, In. (their home town) where he was buried. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to them.

It is also sad to report that E. E. (Eddie) GARCIA died at Ozona, Fl. on 2 Nov. 1971.

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 8 Nov. with classmates present in Washington attending the funeral and acting as pallbearers. To his wife, Mildred, the class extends its warm sympathy.

Lillian (Betty) Owens, the wife of H. C (Ted) O W E N S , suffered a fatal heart attack at their home in Tampa, Fl. on 2 Nov. 1971. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 9 Nov. with classmates in attendance. Our sympathy is extended to Ted, his two sons and his daughter.

Virginia Powell Harris, the widow of W. S. (Bill) H A R R I S , died in her sleep on 3 October 1971. She is survived by her son, Wm. S. Harris, Jr., her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth L. Cosky (whose husband, Cdr. Cosky, is a P O W ) , four grandchildren and by her sister, Mrs. Josephus A. Briggs. We extend our sympathy to the survivors.

Ray M I T C H E L L had a bout with the medicos in Bethesda in early November when they removed some growths from his throat.

His only complaint was in being penned up.

Jimmy HOGG sent in Maenette Jeane's address in response to a previously published plea for the addresses of widows we lacked.

He added: "Mary Jane and I spent a good bit of the summer in Canada, in our travel trailer on an Airstream caravan; Montreal, Quebec, the Gaspe Peninsula, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, mostly following the coast—including a brush with Hurricane Beth. Sparky Scrymgeour '26 and Phyllis were also on the caravan. On our way back to Indiana, we stopped overnight with Janet and Sammy Crittenden in Tenant's Harbor, Me. Both doing very well."

Herb RILEY writes me as follows : "There wasn't time to give you a '27 report when I saw you last. I had been thinking for a long time that I'd like to make a trip but my physical problems have been raising hob with my personal plans. So—after graduating radioactive cobalt radiation therapy course at Bethesda—a P.G. that I do not recommend as a matter of casual education—and two post-therapy a month apart produced back-to-back 'no evidence of tumor' reports, I decided that I'd make the break and head west, as I probably would never be in better shape in which to do so.

"I went to the San Diego/Coronado/La J A N U A R Y ,

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Riley and Hamilton, San Francisco, September 1971

Jolla area first, then worked my way up to Corona del Mar, Carmel/Monterey/Pebble Beach, then Atherton/San Francisco/Napa Valley and finally to Medford, Or. before heading for home. The whole trip was just six miles short of 8,000 miles. It was most heartening, as well as a lot of fun, to be so warmly received by so many classmates I hadn't seen for so long. In Coronado, Issy and Paul Ramsey had a small dinner party for me at which I was able to get myself up to date on them and on Madelyn and Jimmie Thatch and Phyl and Larry Freeman. As usual the Ramsey house is unique and most interesting. At other events I saw Emily and Mike Hunt, A.L. and Cliff Cooper, and Pat and Ole Sharp. Moving up to Corona del Mar, I was entertained by my former roommate. Bill Kern and his wife, Mary and by Marge and Dutch Woelfel. Thru them I saw Ben Alice and Toby Munn, Gardner Grout, Florence and Les Mye, Thelma and Jack Weigle, Agnes and Fred Leatherman and Karen and Ed Eckelmeyer. In San Francisco I hit the jackpot by chance—there was a class of '27 luncheon at Treasure Island while I was in the area and I attended as Tom Hamilton's guest. The turnout totaled 14 among whom was Mo Goudge, whom I have not seen since we went to Pensacola in 1929—and he got married and resigned.

The following evening, I was Emmie and Tom Hamilton's guest at dinner, as was Rosie Boyd. So I saw a lot of classmates.

I'm enclosing a picture whose caption is told on the license plate of my car in the background-1927 East (Riley) and West (Hamilton) meet in San Francisco. That and the observation that I had no trouble following the trails of days as a junior officer on the West Coast—they are all four lane dual highways now."

Ted F A U N T Z sent me a coaling picture and the following note: "Here's a picture

Coaling ship, USS NEW YORK, Newport, R . I . midshipmen's cruise, summer 1926

Bill Graybill had taken during coaling ship ( N E W YORK) at Newport during our middie cruise in 1926. Characters are: Bill Graybill, Ted Fauntz and Brute Hagen (now deceased). Bill says he's wearing the cap because he was in charge of a cold fireroom.

"Janet and I did a bit of seeing the country this past summer—nine weeks and 10,000 miles worth. We liked Colorado enough to do some 2,700 miles in that state.

We had grand visits with Betty and Joe Jelley in Colorado Springs (they had returned only two days before from a trip to Europe), with Perce Gwinn and with Bernice and Harry Ward in Denver. The Wards showed us Denver and Perce showed us Central City at night.

"In Des Moines and Nevada, Iowa, we found cousins of mine I didn't know I had.

Then in Bloomington, IL, there was a bit of nostalgia in finding the old homes of my grandparents. In Lexington, Ky. we visited friends who had been 'shipmates' last year on our raft trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. In Minneapolis, we found the 'House of England' and had a pleasant evening with the Harry Englands.

Harry is rightfully proud of his chinchillas.

He has one almost pure white mutation!

"By the way, we used the Visiting Officers' facilities at several military installations and found them most worth while."

Mike RUSSILLO makes the following St. Petersburg report: "At a recent brunch we learned that Joe Boulware will continue for another year or two as a lecturer in geology at the U. of South Florida. Then Doty and Joe will prepare for real retirement. First, on the golf course and hunting areas near Temple Terrace, and then closer to the Gulf to wind up with some good fishing. Joe's biggest gripe is that the population influx to Florida is reducing his choice hunting locations.

"Ethel and Cliff Wickman spent the summer touring the U.S. Ethel recently suffered a mild heart attack. Glad to report she's recuperating nicely and will be home soon.

"Ted Moore retired as Director of Cadet Activities at Admiral Farragut Academy.

Following which, Emily and he made a quick 3 week European tour, mostly by air.

They visited Vienna, Yugoslavia, Athens, the Greek Islands, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Now Ted is a confirmed member of the 'Honey Do' club.

"Mildred and Gene Kaitner were loyal Navy rooters at the Miami game. They report that Turk Powell did a bang-up job as coordinator of the many N.A. Alumni activities for the occasion. The Kaitners are planning to spend several months visiting a favorite spot—Majorica.

"One very sad note—Mary and Phil Tague lost their fine son, Tom, in a private airplane accident near Annapolis two months ago.

Tom was a pilot with United Air Lines.

"Chris and I are just chugging along.

We're hosting a no-host Army-Navy game party for the St. Pete alumni and wives.

We're undecided whether to visit the 'old country' or tour the USA this winter. Chris votes for the USA. She cannot understand how come she's never seen San Diego during 30 years active duty following the Fleet!!"

The Northern Clan as reported by Heinie A R M S T R O N G is always active as manifested by his letter: "Forty-four members and gals of the Northern California Clan of 1927 gathered in the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, 31 October 1971 for a despedida honoring Emmie and Tom Hamilton, prior to their moving to La Jolla, Ca. 39

"Those attending included: Marshall Smith and drag, Lee and Earl Patterson, Helen and Jim McKinstry, Janet and Clan Pres., Gene McKinney, Helene and Gene Lugibihl, Eleanor and Ross Kellerman, Mildred and Don Hilton, Lillian and Hank Henry, Juanita and Wilt Heald, Coach Gullet, Rosie and Frenchie Goyette, Eddie and Bob Ford, Helen and Howie Dyson, Mary and Claren Duke, Tiny and Count DeKay, Marian and Harry Day, Margaret Coll, Arnie Cassady, Rosie Boyd, Nina and Earnie Blake, Lorene and Charlie Beasley, Betty and your Scribe, Heinie Armstrong and our long time class secretary and wife, Isabel and Howard Adams.

"Howie Adams was resplendent in his USNA blazer plus very gay plaid trousers.

In response to some ribbing he said that the outfit constituted his Halloween costume I The fellows and gals appeared to be in good health, and some amount of spirits (in and out). We missed Barbara and Frank Wickhorst. Barbara keeps a close rein over his activities following his confinement in the hospital. He appears to be in vCry good health now but is restricted. Mildred Hilton was sporting a oast on her arm, thanks to having broken her arm in a fall. Rosie Goyette was lamenting the loss of social security checks, as a result of Frenchie going back to work. Coach Gullet was 'on the town' while Ella was taking care of their new grandson.

"After a very lively cocktail session. Count DeKay piped the gang to dinner and we were served a very sumptuous one in the fine Club style with beautiful and colorful decorations. The entertainment, self imposed and catch as catch can, began with a toast

by Gene McKinney to our honored guest and drifted into an excellent eulogy. Tom responded to Gene's remarks in his usual modest manner. Many words were said but it all summed up to a heartfelt saying goodbye. Since the Hamiltons will retain their Silverado place we can expect to see them back up North occasionally."

Eddie RICKABAUGH writes from Kensington, Ct.: "This is Alumni Day for me.

I've just sent my check to the '27 Scholarship Fund and now for the information I can contribute. My wife's name is Beatrice E., better known as Minnie to her friends. As for myself, we attended the 3Sth and 40th reunions, had a wonderful time and fully expect to be there in '72.

"In spite of the fact I had to resign at graduation, I did get in the service during the war, participated in the landings at Sicily and Salerno, then took my own group to the Pacific for Leyte, Lingayen, and Okinawa.

It was one time I felt I was a real part of Navy and one of the highlights of my life."

A very long letter tells about the doings of the GREGGS, Doris and Otie. Among others fascinating items was the news that they were off on 13 October by air for a trip around the world, due back at Virginia Beach in December. One card so far tells a little about their progress as far as Naples and Romeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they say they are moving to each new place only as the spirit moves them.

Will tell you more about them in the next column.

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Pres: VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.) Eastern Corr.

RAdm. P. R. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 4354 Lorcum Lane Arlington, VA 22207 Western Corr.

RAdm. J . F. Quilter, USN (Ret.) 500 Westridge Drive Portola Valley, CA 94026 Percent Members: 47

On Friday evening, 13 October, Hattie and your scribe hosted a small dinner party at the Army-Navy Town Club, honoring Dan and Madeleine W A G N E R as a sort of despedida before their return to their home in Palm Springs, Ca. Joining in the festivities were Helen and Harry SEARS, Jean and Art BINNEY, Kay Quinn, Estelle Vesugar (formerly Mrs. Bob P E D E N ) , Bob and Louise MORRIS, Jerry and Mary GERIN, Callie and Owsley STANLEY. Both Dan and Madeleine, who had been in ill health with heart trouble, were in excellent health and spirits, and we wish them many more years of same.

George Anderson '27, our newly elected President of the USNA Alumni Association, was the guest speaker at the second monthly lunch of the Washington Chapter at the Army-Navy Club on Friday, IS Oct. George gave an interesting and factual evaluation of the security of the U.S. vs that of the USSR, a matter of the most grave concern for all of us. He further made a plea for all alumni to heartily support our Athletic Association, the Naval Academy Foundation, the Superintendent's Memorial Fund for creating recreational facilities for the midshipmen, and last but not least, for an all out effort to bring on board the Alumni Association those many alumni who, for reasons unknown, are not members. In this regard, emphasis should be placed in recruiting the younger alumni. Present at the lunch were JAMES, Binney, R I T T E N H O U S E , Stanley, and Gerin (through whose efforts this report was made possible).

On Saturday evening, 16 October, the annual Navy Relief Society Ball was held at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington.

Preceding the affair, Jean and Art Binney were hosts at dinner at their home for the following who had reserved a '28 table for the affair: Ginny and Jimmy James, Harry and Helen Sears, Callie and Owsley Stanley, and Hattie and your scribe. It was a gay, dress-up affair with copious ochestras, colorful dress and uniforms, an interesting program, and a wind-up with a champagne breakfast. It was just the right kind of an affair to put one in the mood for homecoming '71, which followed the next weekend.

If anything, homecoming '71 was a bit more sedate than '70! Your scribe did not notice one incident of any rambunctious class hoisting dinner tables, as was noted last year, but is equally sure that all attendees enjoyed a most delightful evening. The BLC again did itself proud with 24 present vs only 22 last year. Those '28ers present were: Jameses, Andersons, Stanleys, Sears, Binneys, Morrises, Pedens, Kings, Scotts, Booey (Kendall) Sheppard, Bert Belanger, Nate Babbitt with Mrs. Myrna Lee, Al Momm, Vince Treanor.

After that wonderful defeat of Duke on the football field the next afternoon, Art and Jean Binney hosted a cocktail party in their quarters at the Maryland Inn. Those attending were: Jameses, Sears, Stanleys, Nate Babbitt and Myrna Lee, Jim Bierer, Bill Ettlinger and Florence, Bert Belanger, Al Momm, Vince Treanor and Guy Stringer.

Since your scribe and Hattie chickened out on account of the forecast for heavy rains, we missed both the football game and the Binneys' party. We should know better!

George KING reported to your scribe in a letter dated 24 Oct.: "Having just returned from homecoming, seeing old friends, and enjoying a very determined effort on the part of the Blue and Gold football team, it seems appropriate to send my new address.

"Last September, Georgina and I moved to Charlotte Hall, Md., where I am Assistant Head Master (one of two) for a small boys' school. (George enclosed a newspaper article giving a history of the Charlotte Hall School. It is the oldest military preparatory school in the U. S., having been established in 1774. Some of its more illustrious graduates are: Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, Rafael Semmes, commander of the Confederate Battleship ALABAMA, Edward Bates, Attorney General in Lincoln's Cabinet, and many others, among them senators and congressmen.)

"In August, Georgina and I were in La Jolla, Ca., visiting with our daughter Pat and her family. Her husband is on the faculty of the Medical School of the U. of California at San Diego. The campus is north of La Jolla. It was our pleasure to meet with a few classmates and wives at the Admiral Kidd Club. They included Steve Ambruster and Adelaide, Art Cockell and Alice, Bill Jacobsen and Julie, Francois Jordan, Taylor Keith, T. A. Smith and Libby.

Croft, Gray, Pope and Wakefield were not available, nor were Martha Brett, Fritschmans, Gladys Brown Asquith, Dot Black, or Betty Underbill Hampton. Al and Lee Walden had planned to come down from Newport Beach but a bad cold had decked Al. Also Georgina and I did see Rusty Lindgren Eldredge and her husband Ned in Coronado.

In addition we had some pleasant evenings at bridge with Cecil Caufield '27.

"This is the second year running in which Georgina and I have had the pleasure of visiting with classmates, wives, and friends in New England, Annapolis, Washington and California.

"On my return from California Al Walden very kindly picked me up at the bus depot late one night and took me to El Toro Marine Air Base the next morning for a space available flight to Cherry Point, N. C. It was my first flight with the Marines and a very pleasant experience.

"Incidentally, I nominate Al for the youngest looking man in our class. Best regards."

George's new address: Charlotte Hall School, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Phone (301) 373-2946.

Had a card from Al FAY pointing out that his name had not appeared on the list of donors to the '28 Memorial Scholarship Fund. You'll find his name listed in the October issue of Shipmate. My apologies to Al for the late listing. If I have missed any other donors, please let me know. Okay?

Also had a note from Tom JONES advising me that Dave McDONALD had been missed in naming '28 Trustees and strong supporters of the Naval Academy Foundation, and that Dave was, in his quiet behind the scenes way, helping Farmer BROWN in establishing a Memorial Scholarship in his name. Well, Dave and Tommy were present at the Navy Relief Ball and I was able to square things with him.

In furtherance of our goal of $20,000.00 for the '28 Memorial Scholarship Fund, contributions have been received from the following since publishing the last list of names: Peden, Raborn, Dexter, Neiman, Dick Batterton, Ettlinger, and Ted Martin. In a later column, I'll give you figures as to totals to date. Don't have them at the moment.

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Carlos BOSS has a new address. Apparently didn't like it in their new retirement home in Leisure World, Silver Spring, Md., and has moved back to Virginia at his former location. His new address is: 6200 Wilson Blvd., Apt. 607, Falls Church, Va. Nelson GARDNER enclosed a portion of a photo of the class of '28 plebe football squad. He reports: "I am enclosing a portion of a photograph which I believe was taken in the fall of 1924. It is all I have left of the entire picture. As I recall the squad at that time was a good 75 to 80. If I am right I was the last one on the right rear row. And standing next to me was a hard-boiled ensign, one of our coaches. Do you think by sending this portion to Shipmate, we could find someone who has a copy of the entire picture? I sent it to Swede Norgaard who placed the names on the back, but I still don't know who is between Carusi and Richardson." Can anyone of you come up with the whole photo? If so, please send it in to me for publishing in your alumni magazine.

Item of interest in a recent issue of a Washington newspaper: "Vice Admiral William F. Raborn, Jr. has been elected to the board of directors of the Wackenhut Corp., an international investigative and security organization. Raborn, currently Mc-

Lean business consultant, was director of the Central Intelligence Agency from April 1965 until June 1966. From 1966 until 1970 he was Vice President general representative for the Aerojet General Corp." Congratulations, Red! The response to the request for funds to repair the fire damage to our historical Alumni House has been gratifying. As of this writing, the following classmates have donated a total of $515.00 to the fund. Bill Busik, our new Executive Director of the Alumni Association, has expressed his deep appreciation to me, and asked me to pass it on to you: James, Landen, Leary, Anderson, Dexter, Momm, Treanor, Binney, Doss, Woodward, Kent, Quast, Archer, Young, Boyd, Garton, Gerin, Rittenhouse, Stanley, Howard, Raborn, Huff, Norgaard, Sears and Ettlinger.

Pres: RAdm. Gus Johansen, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.) 29303 Stonecrest Rd. Rollings Hills Estates, CA 90274 Percent Members: 43

Don't forget or delay! Send those anecdotes of '28ers in to Vince TREANOR. And plan now to attend our 4Sth reunion!

Your West Coast correspondent, Slim QUILTER, and Adrienne arrived home from four weeks in Austria and Switzerland to find in the mail a report from Limey COCKELL indicating that he and Alice had

Class of 1 9 2 8 p l e b e f o o t b a l l t e a m : (top row) H a r r y H o l l a n d , Bags Bagdanovitch, Jim Shuber, ?

Hasbrouck, Ballance, Boll, (middle row) G e n e Carusi, C. B. Mitchell, H a r r y Richardson, Ike Aichel, Beans W a k e f i e l d ,

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Stuffy W o o d , Jess U n d e r h i l l , Young a n d M o k e Millican.

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Ransford,

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Jacobsen,

recently returned from a longer stay in Europe (mostly in England, says Limey, and why not with that nickname?). He reports that he has joined the re-retired list from teaching in June of this year.

Included in his letter is a photo of a September '28 class luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club in San Diego. In the picture, taken by Cdr. W. A. Cockell, Jr. (on leave from Op-60), were: Taylor Keith, Julie Jacobsen, George King, Adelaine Ambruster, Limey Cockell, Francois Jordan, Georgina King, Steve Ambruster, Lib Smith, T. A. Smith, Alice Cockell, and Jake Jacobsen.

A few BLC orbits came into conjunction 23 October when Evan and Peg FICKLING from Beaufort, S.C. visited the Quilters in Portola Valley, Ca., and concurrently John and Mary T. U R Q U H A R T transited the San Francisco Bay area en route to one of John's regular insurance convention junketsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this time to Maui. John says he is joining the re-retireds next month when he reaches the civilian statutory retirement age. (P.S. Your West Coast scribe is sending this copy off posthaste since John came with his camera and could well turn a better story in to the East Coast secretary.)

Ed

Kemp TOLLEY's full length book. The Yangtze Patrol, is just out at this writing.

We have been unable to get a copy, but the reviews indicate that no China sailor should fail to read it and have it in his library. If you can't get it, write to your secretary.

Al LOOMIS recently went all the way to Alton, Iowa, to see Sam LINCOLN. Chick and Terry F R A N K E L have sold their townhouse and moved to their Shenandoah-side home which Sam largely built himself. New address : Box 314A, Bluemont, VA 22012. After talking for years about going back to the hometown, Jake W A T E R H O U S E finally did it with finality. He and Lucy sold their beautiful place at sophisticated Tantallon on the Potomac and have returned to the simple life at Wheeling, W. Va. Inasmuch as Jake will naturally gravitate to the head position in his village, '29ers should modify their Free Loader Charts accordingly, viz. H.O. change 1971: New anchorage at Forest Hills, Wheeling, 26003.

This October homecoming saw the smallest '29 turnout ever: Johnny Davidson, Osborns, Jim Hughes, Eddie Stayer (Tennessee), Bairds (California!), Ensign Benson (Massachusetts), and Henry Ford (Texas). Too bad, but it is not any sign that the Washington bunch is not already working hard to prepare the '74 reunion.

Returns from the poll on the revised Class Constitution are pretty well in. Approval is general, with several excellent suggestions for further minor improvement (like Chub DUVAL from Texas: "suggest sec/treas salary he set at one (1) martooney at each class luncheon that he may attend."). There was only one serious disapproval, by Bill DARNELL. His comments were so carefully solicitous for the future of our comradeship that the committee will study them seriously. Too bad that Bill couldn't have been on the committee. In regard to annual dues, which a few sent spontaneously, you will be dunned in time.

The saddest of meetings occurred in early 41

November when '29ers and many shipmates from distant bases met at the graveside service for Bud E A S T O N at Arlington. Only a week after a happy gathering at the monthly Washington luncheon, where Bud contributed so much, he was stricken and died a week later at Bethesda.

Pres: RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M . H. Simons, J r . , USN ( R e t . ) , 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: i,9

The bad news first. Once again it is our unhappy duty to report two deaths in this column. Dorothy Wolverton, wife of Roy W O L V E R T O N , died in October. Roy's address is 3651 Leland St., San Diego, CA 92106.

On 28 Octolier while driving alone to Letterman Ho.5pital in San Francisco, Bunker H I L L suffered a heart attack but managed to get to his destination. He died shortly after his arrival. He was buried in Arkansas and a donation was sent to the Heart Association in the name of the class.

Bunker was single. His brother, Charles, lives at 1102 South College, Stuttgart, Ar. Ed BRUMBY sends in the news that Fred and Else Bradman are departing the smog of Los Angeles for the sunny clime of Rancho Bernardo. Their new address will be 18139 Viceroy Dr., San Diego 92128.

Following the terrific homecoming weekend (23 October) football game when Navy trounced Duke, Red and Peg AILES invited all members of the class to stop by for cocktail buffet at their suburban rambler in Laurel, Md. It was a delightful party in congenial company. Oscar and Alice BROWNE, from Seattle, house guests of the MASTERSONS, were there as were Dick and Kay H E R M S from Oxford, Ohio who were staying with the CRAIGHILLS. Others present were Vola and Rolla Adams, Martha and Fred Beans, St. Clair and Bob Craighill, Helen and Tim Dorner, Peg Hanson, Dick Hunt, Bertha and Andy Jackson, Charlotte and Chief Masterson, Jean and Towser Miller, Lil and Bill Nelson, Louise and Buff Simons, Patty and Bill Snead, Lillian and Waddy Wadsworth, Anne and Eddie Wagner, Vera and Glen Williams and Ann and Strack Strackbein.

Tim and Helen DORNER on a recent trip to the midwest visited Dick and Jane CASS in Sumner, la., and Chick and Kitty L A W Y E R in Lena, II. Dick oversees his large dairy farm and Chick spends his time on the golf course. Dick and Chick get together occasionally for golf.

Dutch W I L S O N writes: "During a recent visit to Virginia Beach I took this photo of Eph and Nancy Holmes and their new homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a dream house if ever there was one. Eph is the Director of the Hampton Roads Port Authority which is fast becoming the number one port on the E^st Coast.

With Eph in charge I predict it will be.

The Holmes' new address is 4329 All Friends Ter., Virginia Beach, Va." Incidentally,

Dutch and Jo Wilson are spending two weeks in Hawaii.

We have it on good authority that Jim COE's son, Henry, and his wife had a redheaded baby boy on 13 June and named him James Coe. He was born on Jim's birthday.

Don GRANT sent in his class dues along with a note which reads as follows: "Kitty and I enjoyed very much seeing Louise Jones when she was here in Athens and hope she will come again soon. If you ever have the space to spare. Buff, please print our address and phone number in your column. We are not listed in the phone book (which no one would be able to read anyway), and would hate to miss a chance to entertain any classmate. It's N I K I S 37, Athens 118, Greece.

The phone number is 226-137." His correspondence address is Box 353, APO, N.Y. 09223.

A letter from Mary Nixon says she and Dick are beginning to feel settled in the old farm house they recently moved into and are really enjoying country living even if there is so much to be done all the time.

Their address is RFD 2, Phelps, NY 14532.

Dick teaches at Hobart College.

Ann Peterson enjoyed Bulgaria and Romania so much on her recent trip that she is already thinking about longer visits to those countries. She said it snowed while she was in Moscow and it was really cold there and also in Leningrad. She and the tour group saw three lovely ballets while there and the Russian circus in Leningrad.

She reports the folk music and dancing were superb and they saw several gypsy caravans when they drove from Bucharest to the Black Sea! On a recent trip to Seattle Chief and Charlotte MASTERSON saw the Oscar BROWNES and the Don CRICKS. Don is President of the Seattle Navy League Council. The Mastersons also had a visit with Frances Kyes (Jim's widow) who was rejoicing over a new grandchild. Frances has more hours chalked up for Navy Relief than any other volunteer in that area.

Patty Snead recently won the fifth flight in the Senior Women's Division of the golf tournament put on by the Virginia State Golfers Association at the Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. Patty says that those were the best five days she ever had without a man!

Bob CRAIGHILL continues his report on the widows: "Many letters were received from the widows after they received The Book, not only expressing appreciation for their copies, but also containing other information of interest to their many friends in the class.

Since this material could not all be included in one issue of Shipmate, it is being spread out among several issues and, hence may be a bit old at the time of printing."

Alice Corbus writes : "This is a beautiful spot, just south of Yosemite, at the 3600foot level, and I am very happy that I made

the move back to my home state." Alice's new address is: Mrs. John Corbus, Star Route, Oakhurst, CA 93644.

From Frances Kyes, regarding the Fortieth Year Book, "My son and I wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to you and the class of '30. We have so enjoyed reading and going back over old memories."

From "Pete" Butterfield: "This is to acknowledge and thank you and the class of 1930 for sending the Fortieth Year Book to me."

From Kay Hindrelet: "I arrived back in Berlin a few weeks ago after a stay in Florence, Italy, and the 40th Year Book was waiting for me. What wonderful memories it brings. In April (1971, that is) I shall be returning to the States. Katherine has a contract with the Uldenburg, Germany Opera House. She is getting married in August (again 1971) in San Diego, to a Richmond, Va. boy who is stationed presently in Germany."

From Mary Alice Hahn: "The 40th Year Book has just arrived and is terrific. Everyone who worked on it deserves much praise and many thanks. Everyone who went from here thoroughly enjoyed the reunion."

From Shirley Reinhard: "I can't tell you how thankful I am for your gift and that of the class of 1930 for the Fortieth Year Book, and how grateful I am for the spirit of affection and best wishes accompanying it. The book made fascinating reading to me, and I have reread it many times, being surprised at how many of the class of 1930 I knew or had heard Walt mention. Through the book, I have located here in Albuquerque a classmate who knew Walt very well. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of owning the Fortieth Year Book which I will treasure always."

Keep the news rolling in, especially the good news I Pres: RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20351 Percent Members: 49.5

The last class luncheon of the summer was held in Ray and Frances HUNTER's backyard. Some of the celebrators are pictured below from left to right: Francesca Steer, Ward Shields, Earl Gallaher, Dorothy Shields, Dick Steer and Vera Crumpacker in front.

Gundy and Norma GUNDLFINGER say they have moved for the last time and their new address is: # 1 Reserva Lane, P.O. Box 903, Tiburon, CA 94920. They spent a few days recently with Mike and Lou Myers in Ashland, Oregon and report that both of them are "well and happy."

Class funds and financial records have now been transferred from Sherman BETTS to Johnny W E B S T E R . Ray Hunter appointed an auditing committee consisting of Jack MINERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chairman and Dick STEER and

Nancy and Eph and their new home

The class luncheon held by the Hunters 42

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Bill (L. W.) WILLIAMSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;members, who have gone over the books and found them in order.

Our Naval Academy Foundation Committee, of which I am the Chairman, has bought a Washington Gas Light Co. 10 year, 8 per cent bond at $10,000. The yield from this falls short of the $1,000 we feel we should give each year for a prep-school scholarship. Perhaps some classmates could re-examine their programs and then send in a few bucks. Make the checks payable to the Naval Academy Foundation and send them to me. Tax deductible.

We have received with sadness from Wick W I C K E N S notice of his wife's death. Margaret H. Wickens died Monday, 18 October 1971 at home in Dunedin, Fl. of cancer after a long courageous fight. She is survived by Justin and her children, Justin H., a major in the Marines now living in Vienna, Va., and a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1960, and Patrick and Harry, both of Urbana, II., and four grandchildren. The funeral was at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and burial was at Arlington National Cemetery.

Pres: Capt. J. D. Lamade, USN (RetJ Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd. Bethesda, MD 20014 Percent Members: 43.5

H E R E AND T H E R E W I T H '32 The class of 1932 has contributed over $1200 to the 32nd Company wardroom. A committee composed of Jim COLLETT, Corky W A R D and Emmy Marshall presented a check to Midshipman Robert L. Moon for $768. This money paid for a new color television set, drapes, paneling, and new carpeting. The remainder of the money collected has been set aside for future maintensmce of the wardroom.

A long letter from John SPANGLER reports on a trip that he and Charlotte just completed. Starting from Pebble Beach, Ca., they flew to Vancouver, took the train to Montreal, then flew to New York to take off for London. They traveled in Europe by train, and on the way home had the pleasure of spending some time with their daughter in York, Pa. John's report on York follows: "The York, Pennsylvania, chapter of '32 held its regular weekly meeting at the Lafayette Club in York on Friday, 8 October.

Ralph Humes, chapter president, welcomed John Spangler, a visitor in town, and conducted a few items of minor business, mostly consisting of exchange of good times, past and present. A quorum of two being present, it was moved and unanimously passed that an evening party with the ladies be held.

It was a most happy occasion, held in the lovely Humes home with Charlotte Spangler and daughter, Mrs. Helen Caffrey, and Debbie Humes making up the distaff side while Ralph and John relived old days.

"Ralph is Director of Revenue for the City of York and in many other ways acts as a special assistant to the mayor. He shortly will journey to York, England, to represent the Mayor and people of York, Pa., in presenting a goodwill plaque honoring the founding of the English city several hundred years ago."

Will-Eye BULL reports that on a recent trip to San Francisco he saw Joe and Dottie W I T H E R O W . Joe is still teaching Spanish in high school.

The last class luncheon of the Washington chapter had the pleasure of welcoming both Ted H O D G K I N S and Jack SEAGER. Ted, a vice president of Paul Revere Life InsurJANUARY,

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ance Company in Worcester, Ma., reports that he sees Horace ROUNDS, Cy BREWER and Joe T H O M P S O N regularly. They all plan on being at the 40th reunion.

Jack Seager reports that his teaching schedule this year will allow him to attend class luncheons with greater regularity.

Jack LAMADE reports that he recently played golf with Buck JAMES. Anyone who can shoot golf in the low 70s is welcome to try and take Buck.

Former Oceanographer of the Navy, RAdm. O. D. Waters, Jr., U S N (Ret.), now head of Florida Institute of Technology oceanography department, has been appointed by President Nixon to a newly created National Advisory Committee on the Oceans and the Atmosphere ( N A C O A ) . Adm. Waters is one of 25 experts in the field of oceanography, meteorology and environment appointed to serve on the committee.

Congress established NACOA last summer to come up with recommendations on how the nation should best use the air and oceans for a wide range of uses, including transportation and food.

Recommendations will be made to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( N O A A ) , recently established in the U. S. Department of Commerce by executive order of President

Nixon.

RAdm. O . D. W a t e r s , Jr.

Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan Box 90, Rt. # 1 , Arnold, MD 21012 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) 270 Providence Rd. Rt. 5, Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 47

As far as the class of '33 was concerned, homecoming this year was rather a subdued affair. Although our numbers were small, and our appearance was probably not recorded as "youthful," there was ample evidence of the "wim, wigor and wytality" of the group. The following classmates, accompanied by spouses in most instances, were seen at the reception and dinner in the mess hall, or at the stadium where Navy came from way behind to beat a highly favored Duke team: Bethea, Blouin, Bowen, Chase, Croghan, Curtis, Dawson, Tad Duncan, King, Mayberry, McMullen, O'Brien, Ogden, Shifley, Sublette, Travis and Wendelburg.

Willie and Dottie RAKOW missed homecoming for the very good reason that they were in Hawaii attending a convention of Willie's company and visiting their children.

Saw Champ and Rosalie BLOUIN at homecoming and fussed at them for not bringing us up to date on their activities following Champ's retirement. All of which resulted in the following most welcome note: "Sorry not to have updated you on myself, I just assumed info on retirements reached you automatically. The pipeline is probably sluggish now that Charlie Travis has departed BuPers.

"I retired from the Navy on 1 July '71 and commenced work on 21 July, having been appointed a member of the Board of National Estimates, out at CIA. It is an interesting field of activity and I believe we make a highly worthwhile contribution to national security. We bought an apartment, 3900 A Watson Place-6C, NW, Washington, DC 20016, and are now pretty well settled and enjoying the new routine. We still have a small house in Coronado, so hope to see more of sunny California in the years ahead."

"Champ's letter brought up a good point about your secretary's alleged 'pipeline' of info. This consists only of notes from classmates or what he can glean from Navy Times. He would particularly like to hear from those who have recently retired, reretired, changed jobs or moved to a new location, so that the dope can be passed along in this column.

Speaking of retirement, we understand that John T Y R E E retired on 1 November.

Hopefully, we'll hear from John when he is settled so we can pass on what he and Marge are doing.

A nice note from Jean Weintraub, widow of classmate Paul W E I N T R A U B , enclosed a contribution to the Class Scholarship Fund. This was forwarded to Elliott LOUGHLIN at the Naval Academy Foundation, where the gift was recorded as being in Paul's memory. Jean resides at 32 Glencannon, Stockton, CA 95207.

Bob MacPHERSON, in his unofficial but much appreciated capacity as area correspondent for the Eighth Naval District, reported this month as follows: "There's little news of '33 here in the deep South. I did see Jamie Jones briefly the other day here in New Orleans. He's completely retired now (from his NJROTC job), healthy and happy. I was up in Dallas last week at the Naval Reserve Association conference. Bill and Mary Alice Davis were there, since Bill is Executive Secretary for NRA. Then this week. Bill and Edy Mott are here in New Orleans at the Independent Telephone Association convention. (Bill is Executive Vice President.) I had a phone call recently from Preston Belcher, now living in Sun City, Ca. He and Beth had just returned from a fine vacation in Hawaii and recommended it for all hands."

As has been true many times in recent months, the bulk of the news this month is provided by Ed F R E D E R I C K S ' report of activities in the San Diego area: "The monthly '33 class luncheon was held on 8 October on the patio of the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club. Attendees were: ' L C Conwell, Kenny Shook, Hank Rumble, Al Pelling, Jack Coye, Hank Monroe, Marty Gibbons and Eddie Fredericks. Jack Coye sailed over from Coronado solo due to lack of crew.

"Hank Rumble was recently back East and had some difficulty getting info on scheduled meetings in the Washington area. He suggested that scheduled meeting times and dates be published occasionally in Shipmate, perhaps once a quarter. (Noteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;At the moment, meetings of the Washington group are suspended. Info will be published in Shipmate when they are resumed). The San Diego group meets for a luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club on the second Friday of each month at high noon.

"The accompanying photo is one taken

by Jim Pelling, Al's son, recently at Stanford University, where classmates and wives were attending the wedding reception of Leila Foster, daughter of Eagle and Bobby Foster, on the occasion of her marriage to Dr. Gordon Robert Ray. Left to right, rear 43

Classmates joining the festivities a t the m a r r i a g e of Eagle a n d Foster's d a u g h t e r .

row: Eddie Fredericks, Al Pelling, Eagle Foster, Joe Koenig; front row: Maudie Fredericks, Maggie Pelling, and Gerrie Koenig.

"Dick and Elsa Bird have recently moved to the San Diego area and now live at 3824 Del Mar Ave. Dick recently retired, now has his own development and construction business and is actively engaged in developing a marina and an international airport.

"Larry and Helen White have recently moved into their new home at 3902-6 Vista Campana, Oceana, CA 93445. Both Larry and Helen departed about 25 October for Nicaragua and Guatemala for a combined business and pleasure trip.

"Classmates will be interested to know that Fred Bronson, who retired from the Marine Corps in 1937 as a 1st lieutenant, is in the San Diego area and presently has a position with the California Division of Highways. He lives at Loma Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, CA 92075."

Pres: RAdm. Edgar H. Batcheller, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 45.5

HOMECOMING The Academy put on another unusually fine show for the grads this year. It was actually sparked by the class of '21 celebrating their SOth, and who provided music for us during the dinner in the mess hall. A lively group of 25 classmates and their wives attended the Friday night functions and included the Batchellers, Bradleys, Bruchezs, Farwells, Fischers, Flecks, Florences, Fullers, Harbolds, Harllees, Hoffmans, Kanes, Kellers, Jack Martins, MacLeods, Hank Millers, Pinneys, Roenigks, Savidges, Victor Smiths, Roy Smiths, and Westholms. Saturday dawned rather gloomy weatherwise, but the results of the game dissipated any adversity as to the weather. Additional classmates seen at the game were Wendell Bailey, Bunevich, Buse, Joe Dickey, Green, Hyde, Murray, and Les Stone. Following the game Roy and Ann S M I T H held an open house at their new home (3730 Ramsgate Dr., Annapolis 21403) located at the entrance to South River just inside Thomas Point. Another outstanding feature of the weekend was the arrival of Fink F I S C H E R and family aboard the yacht DIOMEDEA EXULANS, designed and

owned by VAdm. F. M. Trapnell '23. He was on the first leg of the trip to Coronado to deliver the yacht to "Trap." Many classmates had the opportunity to come aboard for a visit.

Thursday, 4 November, at the Fort McNair Officers' Club, Washington area classmates had a farewell party for Jack and Muriel ARNOLD. Many thanks to Ed FLECK, Doug F U L L E R and Jack MART I N for a fine get-together to pay our respects to Jack.

A D D R E S S CHANGES The John W I L E Y s have moved 44

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Bobby

Washington to Pendle Hill, 338 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086.

The John CONDONs are now at 119 Quay St., Alexandria, VA 22314, for about a year.

The 1971 Register reveals that Bob MILN E R has moved from the Washington area to Baton Rouge, LA 70815. No wonder he has not been seen at class luncheons.

Bud SEEDS has also departed the Washington area for the U. of Portland.

How about a report of '34 functions elsewhere around the globe? Can only report the news that filters back to Annapolis.

On Tuesday, 30 November, the Washington Navy Yard was the scene of the change in command and retirement ceremony at which VAdm. Arthur R. GRALLA was relieved by RAdm. John D. Chase '40 as Commander Military Sealift Command.

Pres: Capt. Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. N. Detweiler, (SO USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret J 5600 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 42

In spite of homecoming '71 being the year after '3S's big one, we had a good turnout.

Those attending one or all events over the weekend numbered 37 classmates, 28 wives and seven offspring. Bertram and Bunny HEROLD, who drove in from their California home, came the farthest. Others from out of the Washington-Annapolis area included : Bob and Margarette Black from Charleston, S. C ; Ed and Mary Bridewell from Long Island; Bing and Dorothy Crosby from Dewitt, N. Y.; Morrow and Bobby Decker from Saugerties, N. Y.; Charlie and Zoe Fadem from Brooklyn; Lamont Johnston from Chattanooga, Tn.; the mid-Pa. groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which had the best percentage representation â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jack Mann, John Miller, Tony Parry, Spurge and Beaty Sharrocks and Jim Scott; Pete and Floss Paradis with apples and cider from Amherst, Ma.; Frank and Lillian Bitter from Toledo, Oh.; and Swede and Jay Westin from Rutland, Vt. (More on Swede and Jay, below.)

Kagey and Betty SCHACHT again handled the logistic support for the pre-game brunch on Sat. and deserve special thanks for helping to keep this traditional '35 annual gettogether alive and one of the homecoming events which is anticipated each year and looked back upon with pleasure for years afterward. Incidentally, one pair of ladies gloves was left at this event and if the owner will let me know, I'll be glad to return them.

The 3Sth Company served coffee and doughnuts for the class of '35 in their newly decorated wardroom (see Oct. Shipmate), Unfortunately, the word didn't get out to most of those attending homecoming from out of town. But, for those who had the word and took advantage of this extra event, it was well worth while meeting and talking with the midshipmen of SSth Co. and seeing their handiwork.

G a b b y a n d Fran G a b b e r t a t homecoming 1971

George LEE's son, Dick ('62), came by the '35 niche in Dahlgren Hall at the Friday night reception expressly to pass on his Dad's salutations. Thanks, George.

Mason F R E E M A N at homecoming with Marion reported having an extra copy of '3S's 20 Year Rendes-vous and will be happy to send it to anyone who would like to have it. His address: 1421 South 22nd St., Arlington, VA 22202.

Pat and Betty M c E N T E E were at the Friday reception. Betty says they are comfortably settled in their apartment in Annapolis. It has a good view of local small boat activity on the waters nearby which Pat enjoys watching.

Swede and Jay W E S T I N have provided an update on their activities since his retirement from civil service in Oct. '69. Their European trip in the spring of '70 was reported in Nov. '70 Shipmate. After homecoming '70, they started out on a nine-month trip through 32 states with an International Travelall pulling a 31-ft. Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer and visited classmates, friends and relatives as they circled the U. S. They drove through the Canadian Rockies which they said equalled any scenery in Europe, spent six weeks going to Alaska including one night above the Arctic Circle. They are renting a house at 7 Dartmouth St., Rutland, V T 05701, for the winter and plan to get in plenty of skiing. Swede says: "Friends who like to ski can call us for a true weather report and if our beds are not all occupied, they are welcome to visit us and go skiing. Telephone is (802) 773-2211."

They are still hunting for a place to settle down in for good and are having a lot of fun looking.

In the Dec. Shipmate the passing of Richard S. BRISTOL was briefly reported. Sub.sequently, a note from Skeets GALLAGHER filled in some of the missing details. Dick had been a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Ct., had been Purchasing Agent for Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Corp., was a member of the Black Rock Yacht Club and of the North American Yacht Racing Union.

C h a r l i e a n d Zoe Fadem a t homecoming 1 9 7 1 S H I P M A T E

Some of those '35ers w h o a t t e n d e d the Navy-Virginia game got together a f t e r w o r d s a t Johnny a n d Pat Becker's home in Charlottesville to celebrate: W y and Margaret P a c k a r d , Penny Poret, Rod Badger, Pat, Bud Poret a n d Johnny.

It was in this latter interest that Skeets would meet up with Dick several times annually until about two years ago when Dick suffered his first severe heart attack. The date of his death was 30 Sept. (rather than 29th reported previously). Jeff P A R K E R sent the condolences of the class to Dick's wife, Henrietta, and family.

The class had another loss when Tolbert RICE died at Brooke General Hospital at San Antonio, Tx., on 4 Oct. from a heart attack and stroke. He was interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. Bert retired from the Navy in 1940 and worked in managerial posts for Pan American Airways till 1954 when he settled in San Antonio becoming involved in various successful business and political ventures.

He retained his interest in the Navy and belonged to the U S N A Alumni Assoc. A reply from his wife, Cyrena, to Jeff's letter from the class asking to which charity the class should make a donation in Bert's memory said, "He was always so proud of his association with the Navy—if you planned a donation, he would want something to do with the Navy, so choose what you think best." Accordingly, a donation was made to Navy Relief.

Bob W A R D reports, "Only infrequent cardiac problems, feel good, enjoying retirement," then lists the following occupations and interests: General Mgr., Pasatiempo Corp., Santa Cruz, Ca.; President, Reward Enterprises; Chairman, Santa Cruz District Red Cross; Pres., Santa Cruz Visitor and Convention Bureau; Pres., Monterey Bay Ocean Sciences Council; Director, Goodwill Tri-County Area; Director, Kinetics Technology, Santa Cruz; Director, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce; Member, National Advisory Board Naval Reserve Assoc.; Council Member, Boy Scouts, Monterey Bay; etc., as well as Chief Gardener at 7 Bird Hill Lane, Santa Cruz. Whew!

Barbara Garside, B. J. WOODWARD'S widow, sent in her annual '35 dues and updates the news on Woodie's children and grandchildren: "Susie's husband died Christmas Eve '70 and she and her two sons live in Blue Hill, Me. Jeff has a B.J. the fifth and another due soon. Michael has his Master's in history and is teaching at the U. of South Florida (at Tampa) to collect some experience and money to enable him to study for his doctorate." Barbara savs she and husband, Ken, are enjoying their life in Cutler, Me., "organic gardening, lobster boats, lots of reading, walking and frequent trips to Canada."

In the December Shipmate it was reported that Cy and Sally A U S T I N visited Europe this past summer. Cy now reports their return to their home in Sepulveda, Ca., in Oct. after a three months trip: "We bought a VW Camper in Frankfurt, Germany, and toured about all the free world nations. We enioyed every minute and not once did we seek the refuge of a hotel. We visited with Jules Jordy in Madrid. He is an engineering consultant and looks great. His son, Mike, J A N U A R Y ,

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is his partner. In the course of several years, they have built some very fine plants over Europe." Cy reports that after retiring from the Navy he worked at Lockheed for nine years. He's now fully retired.

Bob P H I L L I P S ' change of address from New York City to Highlands, N. C, was noted in Dec. Shipmate. A query to him concerning this move resulted in the following very informative response: "After 10 years as Director of Administration and CO Training Ship at N. Y. Maritime College, it was time to 're-pot' as well as to fulfil our dream of living in this peace and quiet and beauty of Sally's ancestral (and my adopted) area. We managed to get back 17 acres of the old family property and have built a house, taking the better part of the last two years. Right now I'm so busy—getting settled, I don't even have time to get out and fight the beavers who are fast damming up most of our streams.

"The area down here is really growing— several excellent golf courses and a couple of ski resorts nearby. . . . All the outdoors is air conditioned by nature and the beauty is unparalleled. . . . Half my property is timber and half meadow. Something can be done (to bring in some money) with a certain amount of willing work—and I'm willing.

"There are no military establishments nearby and the nearest cities are Asheville, N. C, and Atlanta Ga., two and three hours away, respectively. . . . Sally and I are going to Atlanta for the Navy-Ga. Tech game. We will visit our daughter, Robin, and son-inlaw, Hugh Thompson ('65), who are there.

Hugh was a nuclear submariner, now out and with Alabama Power Co. and attending Ga. Tech for more nuclear studies.

"We couldn't be happier and would love to see any '3Sers who come by. Highlands is on the direct line fU.S. Route 64) to and from most any place, but look out for that last four and one-half miles of curving mountain road into Horse Cove and up to the top of our wooded knoll."

Here's some more information of interest from Class Directory forms that have come in since last month: Fred BROOKS is a management analyst for Massachusetts Civil Service at the State Hou.se in Boston ; Fred .AKERS is self employed as a real estate broker and independent insurance agent at Renton, Wa.; Higgle HIGGINBOTHAM is a Program Manager for Univac at St. Paul, Mn.; Leonard BAKER is self employed as an attorney and Certified Public Accountant in Baltimore; George H U T C H I N S O N is an Operations Research Analyst at the U.S. Army Combat Development Command, Ft. Belvoir, Va., a consultant for Director, Navy Laboratories and a member of the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club; Skip SELLERS is a real estate broker in Coronado, a member of Coronado Rotary Club and Navy League.

Finally, here are some changes to the '35 address list not mentioned elsewhere in this

column: Fred AKERS didn't move, but the city renamed its streets and he's now at 1113 Shelton Ave. S.E., Renton, W A 98055; Bob VASEY continues at Van Nuys, Ca., but has moved to 14320 Van Owen St., Apt. 7 with Zip 91405; add Mr. Leonard P. BAKER, Jr., 4710 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210; Ben G. W A D E has moved from Manhattan Beach, Ca., to 90 Summit Circle, Walnut Creek, CA 94598; Tex MOORE shifted from Portsmouth, R.I., to 2020 N. Atlantic Ave., Apt. 115-N, Cocoa Beach, F L 32931.

Pres: RAdm. J. E. Rice, USN Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Rel.) 4101 Downing St. Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 40

Last issue we wished you a Happy New Year, but now that January is with us, it seems only proper to cut you all in on what happened during the homecoming SSth reunion.

Needless to say, by late Friday afternoon, 22 October, the old Maryland Inn was jumping. With the third and fourth floors completely '36 territory, the early arrivals found time to gather and get in the proper mood for the beginning event, the KT/dinner at Dahlgren Hall and the Academy mess hall.

In all, 83 were present to fill the six tables assigned to '36. Dahlgren Hall was somewhat hectic in that the classes are gaining so fast, the space now allocated to each class is smaller than a postage stamp. Even trying to get into a New York subway train at rush hour has nothing on trying to get a drink at the bar and getting back to the space allocated. Nevertheless, we somehow managed, and when the fife and drums beckoned, somehow all 83 of us found our way to the mess hall and our assigned tables where the typical midshipman type dinner was thoroughly enjoyed prior to returning to the halls of staid old Maryland Inn. Here, the parties continued until the "wee sma" hours of Saturday morning. One thing for sure, we didn't forget our party clothes this year—they were the first thing in the car— so no round trip to Annandale, with hangover yet!

But if Friday night brought on "big heads," it had nothing on Saturday. The weather was lousy—rained heavily the whole weekend—but nevertheless, the stalwarts turned out en masse for that "cliff hanger" of a game with Duke. Twenty-seven seconds was an eternity, but the outcome was worth the drenching and really set up the weekend.

Am sure it was wholly due to the sideline coaching and incentive provided from the stands by our own Ann Bennett and Ede, both of whom yelled for that inevitable pass that would surely seal the doom of our hard-playing, do-it-or-die Navy team but which actually made it a successful ending.

The score, 15-14, may not add up to 36, or even the SSth, but as the final score it added up to victory and the spirit of a happy reunion that continued at the KC Hall after the game.

Hosted by the Annapolis '36ers who did a wonderful job in preparation for this big event—the climax to the whole weekend— we were joined by others not present Friday night or at the game to celebrate and reminisce back over the nast 35 years. In all, some 94 were in attend^ince ; a remarkable turnout, with the Billy J O H N S O N s taking first prize for coming the greatest distance—all the way from Honolulu. During KTs or the "renew old friendships" hour, a picture was taken of the men folks 45

Entrance to the 3 6 t h C o m p a n y W a r d r o o m

alone—purpose to compare sizes and bald pates—followed by one in which they were all joined by their gals. Unfortunately, something went awry and the results were not suitable for reproduction with this column. Nevertheless, copies are being sent out to the participants as part of the post-reunion package in which it is hoped to include a copy of the up-dated corrections to the '36 Register as well as copies of the two pictures that decorated the KC Hall wall—our first as a plebe class, and our last as a graduating class. The KT hour over, the KC ladies served up a delicious buffet dinner as everyone seated himself at the long tables decorated in Halloween motif including lighted smiling '36-faced pumpkins and fall flowers. Our fast talking, ad libbing COURT got things off to a good start with his auction of the pumpkins as he touted the group into paying $2.50 to $5 for each pumpkin—net result, aided by several unsolicited donations, the class fund is now $53.50 richer. Not to be outdone by this, Harry B R E N T then made a presentation of a check for $19.36 from the west coasters, an amount left over from their SSth party held back in August at the Brents'. But getting "bread" from the penny-pinchers was not everything for the evening. Shortly after the orchestra arrived. Norm G I L L E T T E as MC put on a program which reviewed the years from 1932 to '71. With humor and pathos he took us back to the days when we were midshipmen, "when a rumble was the back seat of a car, not a gang fight; when a demonstration meant a visit from a car salesman, not the burning of draft cards and the tossing of medals; when music meant Hal Kemp, not a loud sounding cacophony of electronic noise; and when a Frisby was Bill Lederer." Bringing the program to a close, he gave a toast to those of our classmates who have passed on but who are always present in spirit. The program over, the merriment continued with dancing and more chatting, more reminiscing, and plenty of Jim Beam.

Enjoying the weekend—either Friday night, the game, the KT party, or all events— were: Arnolds, Baumeisters, Fred Bennetts, Warfield Bennetts, Bolands, Bradleys, Brents, Butlers, Caldwells, Chenaults, Coddingtons, Courts, Dabneys, Eisenbachs, Ellises, Entlers, Fellows, Fowlers, Hugh Garver, Grays, Griders, Hangers, Hemenways, Billy John.sons, Ed Kings, Kimmels, Laws, Meades, Myerses, Mortons, O'Gradys, Palmers, J. T. Reeds, Rices, Gene Riewe, Robertshaws, Rothwells, Ryans, Ryders, Schlechs, Sherbys, Stimsons, Teels, Jack Turners, Bill Wendel, Willmans, Tyrees, Anita Schwaner, and Mr. and Mrs. Bowser. Am sure we may have missed someone; if we did, please forgive us and chalk it up to your reporter getting lost in the midst of the good time that was had by all.

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Our thanks to Tom DABNEY, Committee Chairman, for arrangements, and all his Annapolis gang who made this SSth the success that it was. Also our appreciation to Syd SHERBY for his untiring efforts in making the tapes of good old smooth swinging dance music of the '30s. Next time we'll skip the orchestra and rely wholly on "Sherby's Serenaders." Also to Jim GRAY, apologies from all; we're sorry that your movies of Youngster Year somehow got lost in the confusion and not shown; not seeing them is our loss. We hope you'll give us the opportunity some other time. A W E L L D O N E to all.

Nancy and Tom R E E D up from Tennessee for the reunion brought pictures of the family for all to see. The accompanying one is Tom swearing in son Jim as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army on his graduation from the U. of Tennessee on 10 June. The Reeds report enjoying retired life and that their new address is 2904 Catawba Lane, Memphis 38111.

C o p t . J . T. Reed with his son, Jim, after swearing him into the U. S. A r m y as a 2 / L t . following his g r a d u a t i o n from the U. of Tennessee o n 10 June 1971

Our only casualty of the reunion weekend unfortunately was Rosy RYAN. During the course of the Friday night party, an old friend came up and slapped Rosy on the back, a perfectly normal thing for old friends to do. However, the pat was apparently just hard enough to cause Rosy to suffer a torn retina in his eye. As a result, after local consultation, he was whisked off to Bethesda for treatment and had to miss most of the fun. Am glad to report at this writing he has been released from the hospital after surgery—a fusion of some sort—and allowed to recuperate at home. He was back to battery and ready for work again on 8 November. Our best wishes to Rosy; we're glad the injury was not as serious as had been originally feared and that he has recovered and is now back at work.

Wally SCHLECH pnd family are now established in Annapolis and live at 232 Providence Rd., Annapolis 21401. Wally is presently the president and chairman of the board for the United Seamen's Service.

Many of the class took advantage of the Bancroft Hall open house on Sunday after Chapel to visit the 36th Company wardroom. Company Commander Harald Hall and the Company members were most gracious hosts and very proud of their wardroom and the renovations that had been made since our last visit. Our visit was only dimmed by the sadness that prevailed because one of the Company, Midn. William R. Miller ('72), had been killed in an airplane accident over the Bay on 21 October, the Thursday prior to homecoming weekend.

A report received from the Company Commander shortly after our visit says: "Thank you for visiting our wardroom this past weekend. . . . I am happy to write that the

36th has started the year off in a big way.

Recently two events have taken place that we are proud of: first, our Companv Officer, Capt. Dan Hitzelberger, USMC, was selected for Major, and secondly, the 36th has won first place in overall parade competition for the fall set of officers; that puts us first in color points so far. . . . We recently completely remodeled our wardroom inside and out—the picture enclosed will give you an idea of our outside entrance to the room which we all appreciate and enjoy in our moments of relaxation thanks to the class of 1936. . . . So in my own humble manner, please accept the many thanks of our entire Company for making our wardroom possible. . . . Let me extend to all in '36 an invitation to come and visit with us whenever the opportunity arises. . . . In keeping with our own Companay's tradition, I'm happy tn say that we are upholding the 36th Company's motto: 'Last to start, but first to finish.'"

And to you. Bill Miller, and all your Company, we say, "Good luck and hest wishes for continued success as 1972 begins."

It is with regret that I must end this report of the SSth reunion on a note of sadness.

Back in May, Bill (W. J.) JOHNSTON, Capt. ( S C ) , U S N (Ret.), died at his home, 71 Shasta St., Chula Vista, CA 92010. We regret the late notification, but extend our deepest sympathy to Marsella and Lorene.

On 31 October, Fran, beloved wife of our classmate Frank HAYLER, passed away at the St. Paul's Episcopal Hospital, Tuscin, Ca. To Frank, Candace, and Frank Jr. we express our sorrow in their loss. Classmates and friends may send personal notes of condolence to Marsella at the above address, and to Frank at 18611 Hillhaven Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705.

S'all for now. Happy New Year.

Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wesley Steesy, USN (Rel.) 9127 Sligo Parkway Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 37.5

Our October luncheon found these mates in attendance: Jack Slaughter, Bunny Shupper, Jim Denton, Jim Cresap, Hu Reece, Joe Gerath, Larry Brantley, Johnny Johnston, Pat Patriarca, Wes Steesy, Larry Bernard, Mac Adams, Bob Erly, and Bob Farrington. Several of the presentees told of vacations abroad during the summer, one of whom admitted having said to the Customs Inspector at Dulles, "No, we didn't bring back any pornographic material—in fact, we don't even own a pornograph."

Chairman Larry called attention to the fine service of Hu R E E C E rendered beyond his normal tour as corresponding secretary, and that his successor was needed that day.

A host of volunteers vied with unusual spirit for the position, and after extremely close voting (13-1) Wes S T E E S Y emerged as the (p) lucky victor. All other attendees pledged 100 percent lip service to back him up, plus a six-months salary advance and stock options.

Those attending homecoming a week later thoroughly relished Navy's thrilling 15-14 upset over Duke in the very last minute.

For the Friday and/or Saturday game, these included the Adams, Barrys, Brantleys, Bringles, Burfeinds, Deans, Dentons, Farringtons, Hartmanns, Inglings, Lakes, Davies, Curries, Minters, Pridmores, Reids, Shuppers, Sipples, Steesys, and Wescotts.

As a reminder to out-of-town classmates who may happen to be in the Washington area, we "meet and eat" at noon each second Thursday at the A-N Country Club, ArlingS H I

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Pres: Col. John A. Saxten, Jr., USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Rel) 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 43

HOMECOMING It was a rainy dreary weekend but after Navy beat Duke a snow storm couldn't have dampened our spirits. The tailgating fun in the parking lot showed we had not lost our ingenuity when tents and tarps were rigged over cars and cocktails and lunch were served as scheduled. There were a good many visiting firemen on hand and we were glad to see them. The only organized event for the class was a well-arranged cocktail party after the game and we gave Jim A N D R E W S a well done as officer in charge. It seems the Officers' Club was undergoing some repairs and the scene was moved to Luce Hall in the old sail loft still being used for NAV P-WORKs. We were at the east end looking out towards the Bay which if I remember correctly was where I first learned to tie knots. Needless to say, the fun was enhanced by the nostalgia of the scene and the stress of former visits to the sail loft were soon drowned in laughter and cheer. The group swelled to nearly a hundred and a real fun time was had by all. Thanks again, Jim, for one for the record.

Carol and John W I C K S came down from Maple Glen, Pa., as weekend guests of Jean and Grant H E S T O N . They both looked great and were celebrating being grandparents for the second time. Daughter Pamela presented them with a granddaughter recently born in Florida. Betty and Albie BOOTH were up from Staunton, Va., as house guests of Dottie and Louis DeCAMP. Bobbie Morrison entertained Charlotte and Andy OLAH and Butch and Zeke JARMON for the weekend. We missed Charlie who is visiting his parents in Coronado, Ca. Harriett and George DALTON stayed with Fran and Connie H A R T I G A N and I gathered from George that he was in the process of changing jobs. Ginny and Ed B A R R E T T were down from Pittsburgh as house guests of Jean and Ollie BAGBY. Ed and Ollie were roommates which made for a special reunion. Jane and George R E I N H A R T from Whispering Pines and Wanda and Dan H E N R Y from New York City stayed with Betsy and Harry MASON. Wand^ verified Frank ZIMANSKI's scoop in my last column that Dan planned to work in New York for about nine months and then retire to the west coast. They now live in an apartment in the heart of the city, find it fun and convenient but short on domestic help as compared to life in Caracas. Mv thoughts on that subjectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;welcome to the

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-â&#x20AC;˘^bout a table full of hardy souls went down Friday evening for the cocktail party and dinner in the mess hall and helped the class of '21 celebrate their SOth. They brought along their class of '21 jazz band and proved an inspiration to all of us who are looking forward to that big event. For the most part those who had house guests had small dinner parties where it was possible to spend more time enjoying friends that we had not seen for a long while. Patsy Harris was kind enough to have a few in for brunch on Saturday which kept a few of us out of the rain. Sunday found us all still in good shape and raring to go and who but Marie and Bill S P E A R S , hereby dubbed "The Brave Ones," would get us all JANUARY,

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together again for a heart-warming brunch and another chance to be together.

It was really a fun weekend and our many thanks to those whose kind efforts made it all possible. Besides those whom I have already mentioned, it was mighty good to see the Paynes from Minden, La., the Fryers and Boykins from Baltimore, the Whitesides from Dayton, Ohio, the Fleps, Whalens, Muriel Wells, the John Stevenses from New York, the Lubys, Smales, Raymers, Owenses, K. G. Robinsons, McEntires, Al Churches, Unk Affords, Berthrongs, Art Johnsons, Dick Churches, the Homer Conrads from Winchester, Va., Hank Jacksons, Beshanys, Weymouths, Blandins, Hugh Robinsons, Bardshars, Eleanore Fitzpatrick, Ferriters, Elas, Mary Bullard, Smalls and the Norrises who are really now on their way to Sarasota, FL, to build their new home. A really great bunch of '38ers and we hope all of you will join us for the next one.

N E W S FROM ALL A R O U N D It is with deep regret to report that young Peter Rindskopf was killed in an automobile accident in Atlanta, Ga., on the 10th of October. While driving on a secondary road after days of heavy rainfall, the road collapsed, turning the jeep over that Peter was driving. Sylvia and Mike were in Hawaii at the time and returned to Atlanta for the funeral services. The deepest sympathies of the class were expressed to them by telegram.

The Washington wives group learned with a great deal of pleasure at their recent monthly luncheon in Jean Heston's lovely home that Lo Weymouth has been elected president of the N O W Club, Jane Small the first vice president and that Gigi Beshany had just completed putting on one of our most successful Navy Relief balls. Congratulations to all you beautiful dolls. Twenty-three wives attended the luncheon with Trudy Woods, Janet Ela, Deke's mother and Grace Giffen over from Annapolis. Grace was happy to report that Dagmar presented them with a new granddaughter named Karrington Giffen Cosby. Lo Weymouth will host the January luncheon in their quarters at the Washington Navy Yard. Janet Ela reported that on a recent trip to Ft. Wayne, In., she and Deke located the Bob ANTRIMs. It turned out to be the Antrims' 25th wedding anniversary and, since Deke had served as best man, the occasion was celebrated in style.

Louise and Sev GAVETT, whom many of you ol' submariners will remember, were recent guests of Shirley and Jim AND R E W S . They live in Holbrook, Az., and are good friends of Dolly and Charlie ROBE R T S O N in Mesa. They reported that Charlie had a recent operation on both eyes to remove cataracts and was doing fine.

Good luck and a speedy recovery, Charlie.

Ray CALHOUN sends this good news from St. Paul, Mn.: "This note is prompted by the recent arrival of Michelle Townsend Hand on August 26, 1971, at St. Paul, Mn., weighing in at 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Since she is our first grandchild, those veteran classmates who've been through the experience will understand our joy and enthusiasm.

Susan, Michelle, and Rowland are all doing beautifully. 1st Lt. Tom Tardy, USMC (USNA '68), is the godfather. Ginny and I are enjoying the manifold blessings of being grandparents. The Calhouns have been very mobile in recent months, with three visits to North Carolina (two occasioned by Ginny's dad's illness, and the third combining his 80th birthday celebration with a week of vacation in a Groundhog Mountain Chalet)

and a four-day annual SCUP (Society of College and University Planners) conference in San Francisco. On a visit to Chicago last summer for an H E W conference, I called Vern SOBALLE during two successive coffee breaks, but he was out and I was unable to talk to him. For Vern's benefit, however, I might add that my taxi driver gave me a glowing account of his performance as Commissioner of the Port of Chicago. Congratulations, Vern!

"Ginny is busy with church volunteer work, the teaching of gourmet cooking at the St. Paul YWCA, Garden Club, and numerous other clubs and activities which keep her on the go. My own extra-curricular interests include chairmanship of the long range planning committee of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Edina, and considerable study of the alternatives of either building a weekend retreat on our lakefront lot at Red Cedar Lake in Wisconsin, or buying one already in existence on one of Minnesota's 15,000 lakes. So far as my regular job with the State College System is concerned, it continues to fascinate and challenge me and I believe we are going to attract some national attention with innovative educational programs in the very near future. U.S. Neivs and World Report carried an article about our new metro-area college in the October 4, 1971 issue, and there will be more to come.

I have read with interest the news of the Washington group, and I would like to express my appreciation to all of you for your efforts to keep the spirit of '38 alive.

My best to you and all my old friends."

Thanks, Ray and congratulations and welcome to the Grandparents Club.

Pres: Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Rel.) 2725 N. Wakefield St. Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 38.5

The 3 Nov. Wash, luncheon was honored by the presence of our latest member of the VADM group, Means J O H N S T O N .

He had finally taken over as the Naval Inspector General on 1 Nov., after having been slated for this important billet for about six months (this column extended congratulations way back in the May '71 issue!).

Means held our attention not only by the brilliance of the new gold on his sleeves but also by his entertaining remarks. He confided that this new assignment might enable him, when in town, to join us again at our monthly luncheons, something he had been unable to do as Chief of Legislative Affairs.

Also at the luncheon was his Deputy InsGen, Gene FAIRFAX, who gave us a few wellchosen words concerning his last duty station, Cdr., Alaskan Sea Frontier, and life among the Polar Bears. Another newcomer to the Wash, scene was Bill KUNTZ, who had recently arrived from USEURCOM. Last month I told you that I'd try to get him to explain his new position here with DCA. Well, this will have to wait because he admitted to us at the luncheon that he had not been on board long enough to really find out for himself. Paul HOLMBERG made the luncheon for the first time since he retired 1 Feb. He had been sharpening up his golf game (which really doesn't need sharpening!) in anticipation of possibly moving to Florida this winter.

Casey C H I L D E R S came through again with a fine report from Norfolk: "On Saturday, 16 October, several '39ers and members of the class of '40 assembled at my quarters on NAS, Norfolk for an evening of fun and games. From evidence available the next morning (and there was plenty of it) all, or 47

nearly all, must have had a good time. I don't know who the big winners were but, appropriately, Betty and I were (modest) losers. Attendees from '39: Doc and Marge .'\bbot, Herb and Joan Cassidy, Flash and Barbara Dailey, Sam and Mary Major, Mac and Lynnette McCarthy (Mac has recovered from his recent illness—looks good—says he feels great), Gordon and Myrtle Smith, Mo and Helen Moore. (Mo and Helen are new arrivals in Tidewater. Mo is a Math. Prof, at the new college in Virginia Beach.) Ebbie and Ellen Bell couldn't make it as they had to go to Washington to keep the Redskins on their new kick. Vince and Betty Ann de Poix were also absent. Vince was making a Grand Tour of the N A T O nations in his capacity as the new Commander of the Second Fleet. Attendees from '40: Bill and Isabel Fly, Sandy and Judy MacGregor, Will and Willis Morton, Mark and Virginia Varland. Roy and Buddy Anderson had to cancel as a result of a painful back injury

by Puddy in a fall."

Tommy B E N N E T T ' s widow, "Nookie," called Janice Harris recently while visiting in Annapolis and gave us her current location: Mrs. T. M. Bennett, 2407 Laurel Park Highway, Apt. 5, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

She said there's a beautiful golf course nearby and she'd love to see any old Navy friends who might be passing through that area.

The following sitrep came in from R. K. (Dick) GOULD, 3109 Ryan Ave., Santa Clara, CA 9S0S1: "Although I don't recall ever having written to our class secretary before, I have three items on Dick and Mary (ijuld. First: the dope in the Sept.-Oct. Shipmate about our European trip last summer would have been correct except that 10 days before scheduled departure, Dick was in traction in the hospital with a slipped disc.

He has fully recovered! Second: Dick and Mary have postponed their European travel plans. They used the refund of tour money for the down payment on a 28-foot Land N' Sea Craft trailerable house-cruiser. Third: Dick is so enthusiastic about this fantastic new type of recreational vehicle, that he has retired after nine years as a Trust Officer with Crocker Bank and has started his third career selling these 'take it with you' selfcontained, sleeps seven, combination travel trailer and seaworthy, 30 knot cruisers. Dick offers free demonstration rides and a special discount to '39ers. P.S. A ret. Gen. Spivey, USMA '44 has a similar cruiser on the East Coast—if anyone there is interested."

(Sec'y note: I have literature on above which Dick enclosed with letter.)

A few more addresses: Jack Beard, 10268 SW Riverside Dr., Portland, OR 97219; Max Berns, 6035 Westwood Ter., Norfolk, VA 23508; Dave Bill, 918 N. Overlook Dr., Alex., VA 22305 ; Frank Blackwood, School of Mgmt., Cranfield Int., Cranfield Bedford, England; Philip F. Brown, 7 Edwin Ave., Glendale, MO 63122; Earl Carlsten, 9010 W. Shorewood Dr., Apt. 418, Mercer Is., WA 98040; Charlie Dancy, Rt. 2, Highway 158 West, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; Sam Foster, Martingham, St. Michaels, MD 21663; Stan Hindman, 433 N. Lakeland Rd., Candlewood, Severna Pk., MD 21146; George Lhamon, 5322 N E 42nd St., Seattle, WA 98105; Ollie Liebschner, 83 S. Wood Ridge Dr., Warrington, PA 18976; Bob Mastin, UNESCO, P.O. Box 705, Santiago de los Caballero, Dom. Republic; D. K. Mitchell, 3543 Chowning Ct., Columbus, OH 43220; Ed Olcott, 828 S. Carraway, Jonesboro, AR 72401; George Palus, 20605 Ashley Way, Saratoga, CA 95040; Bill Ringness, 18841 Kinbrace St., Northridge, CA 91324; Jim Robertson, 92 Ocean Grove Ave., Daly City, CA 94015; Les Robinson, 10 48

Vassar St., Marblehead, MA 01945; Freddie Salvia, 2750 Edgewood Dr., Reno, NV 89503; Chuck Simmons, 4040 Farmdale Ave., Studio City, CA 91604; Eugene (Sorry) Simpson, 630 W. Hawthorne Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596; Howie Thompson, 207 Vista de Sierra, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

No F L I P CLIPS this time. Flip flopped!

Pres: RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 29.5

WASHINGTON REPORT A happy, prosperous and fulfilling New Year to you—one and all!

At the time of writing this column Navy's upset triumph over a Duke team favored by 18 points was just a short memory away.

The euphoria of that 15-14 victory during the homecoming/Veterans' Day weekend of 21-23 October made 1971 seem a very good year.

Earlier in October the local contingent brought their wives to the second-Tuesdayof-the-month lunch at Fort Myer. Guest speaker was John Rosson, food editor of the Washington Star and an expert at grading the Washington area restaurants. Art BERNDTSON's better half, Jonnie, took notes for the benefit of you who may be dining out in the Capital and its environs.

While John discussed foods from coq-au-vin to pffeffernusse, we gourmets of Fort Myer's PUG* (*Peasant-Under-Glass) munched our way through Virginia baked ham and watched our speaker adroitly side-step all attempts to have him judge the local 0-Club offerings. Other epicureans present included: Dick Brown, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Elouise and John Chase, John Clair, Betty and Pat Clancy, Mary Anne and Phil Eckert, Josephine and Stan Ellison, Jo and Art Esch, Emily and Horace Figuers, Jo and Oz (iray, Loretta and Ted Hechler (who sponsored a lovely repast themselves a week and a half later), Virginia and Ted Hill, Gretchen and Dixie Howell, Charlotte and Gene Lamiman, Helen and Jack Longino, Bobbie and Bill McKinney, Mary and John Montgomery, Ed Muhlenfeld, Vi and Bob Quinn, Sis and John Refo, Margaret and Ray Schneider, Mary and Ed Sledge, Penny and Hugh Vickery, Bee and Bob Wann,

Claudia and Bob White, Dee and Leigh Winters and Betty and Jack Bowell—fresh back from Singapore and still looking young and healthy!

Most of the group gathered again, more than half a hundred strong, in Annapolis following Navy's victory over Duke's Blue Devils on 23 October. Post-game assembly and provisioning point was the lovely Lookout Lane home of Loretta and Ted HECHLER. Among those who came from distant ports: Betty and Jack BOWELL—Singapore; Skeeter and Whiff CALDWELL—in from California on Douglas-McDonnell business ; Gene DUEBER—also in from California/Ohio; Helen and Waly UTLEY— down from Pennsauken, N.J.; Nan and Bill MEYER—up from Richmond, Va.; Jerry and Bill DOBIE—back from Hawaii and now permanently berthed at 1720 Long Green Drive, Annapolis.

The next month, on 9 November (Tuesday, of course), 45 Washington area '40 classmates from USNA and USMA convened for lunch and mutual discord on the subject of the then-forthcoming Army-Navy game 27 November 1971. Thanks to new prez, Johnny CHASE, this may well become an annual event—to be sponsored by the previous year's losers?

Thanks to Art ESCH the Army contingent (as well as the Navy) had the pleasure of dining to the music of a stringed quartet from the Navy Band plus the excellent Navy Sea Chanters. My only regret is that you were not all there to hear them— really first rate!

Vi and Bob QUINN, with H E W in D.C, have settled into their newly purchased home: 2807 Fort Scott Dr., Arlington VA 22202. Vi is now '40's distaff coordinator for the Washington Metropolitan area.

Bienvenu to Dick C O C H R A N E ! After two years of managing (in French . . .) a Brussels factory, he returned to CONUS via D.C. on company business in November. No permanent address change yet.

Treasurer Ray S C H N E I D E R reports that the Memorial Window fund has inched up to $575.00-$1,225.00 to go! While on the subject of Schneiders . . . thanks to Ed M U H L E N F E L D ' s eagle eye we have a "Skipper in the Spotlight" clipping from the 22 September Navy Times: ". . . Adm. Schneider's wife, the former Margaret

The Hechler party: left to right, top to bottom—Whiff Caldwell, Ted Hill, Loretta Hechler, Bill Dobie, Ted Hechler and friends. Bill Meyer and Ted Hill in background, Dixie Howell, Bob and Vi Quinn, Bill Scott, Ted with '40 juniors—Undo Beidlter, Debra Winters, Steven Wann and Pat Clancey, Jr. SHIPMATE

Ted to renew his offer next summer. So start making your plans to join us up there

NOW!

Treasurer Ray Schneider, president Johnny Chose and secretary Early Winters at the A / N lunch.

Bert Lane (USMA '40), Ed Muhlenfeld and Ozzie Gray at the A / N lunch.

Croke, holds a Master's in education from Loyola College and is a substitute teacher in Maryland schools. The admiral is a member of the Advisory Board of the Maryland Civil Air Patrol, and is an organist in St. Augustine's Church in Elkridge, Md. His hobbies are general science, photography, amateur radio, astronomy, gunsmithing . . . hunting and shooting. The Schneiders have 10 children."

NEWS FROM H E R E AND T H E R E From New England—Ted RODGERS writes: "I've been intending to write ever since July and our small '40 family reunion in Maine, but somehow the campus routine never seems to let up enough for personal affairs. Anyway, with seven '40 families here for varying portions of the first half of July I believe that everyone had a good time. The weather was great and sailing at its best. If there's enough interest, perhaps we can do it again next summer. . ." Ted enclosed brochures and local newspapers amply documenting his involvement in the Maine Maritime Academy's SOth anniversary, including the dedication of new construction, formal accreditation, program coordination with MIT and the Bath Iron Works, expansion of career opportunities for graduates, student and professor exchange programs, etc., etc.

Your secretary has discussed their July vacation in Historic Castine with the SLEDGES, L A M I M A N S and UTLEYS. Their praise and endorsement of this ". . . greatest of all outings for the family . . ." is unanimous. We shall be asking J A N U A R Y ,

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Swinging South—proud poppa "Gaucho" GERBER makes an announcement from H Q at The Racquet Club, Harbour Island, Miami Beach, FL 33141: "Your predictions (Shipmate, March and June 1971) as to a future Gerber for the class of '93 came true on 19 October, when Stephen Ward (Jerber II was born at Baptist Hospital. . . . I always was a slow starter! He was named for my late father, who was a great friend of the Naval Academy, and who presented the N.A. Museum with some interesting John Paul Jonesiana and also donated the cup which bears his name, which is awarded to the best Navy yacht in the Newport-Bermuda sailing race."

Hearty congratulations to Oncle Rafe/ Gaucho and his fair Rowena!

Over to Ohio—a report, via Foggy NEWCOMB, from Gene D U E B E R : "I arrived in Cleveland Sept. 1st, towing my M G A . . . .

Enjoying my job so far . . . it's a relatively new school (Cleveland State U.), growing fast (15,500 expected for classes tomorrow), and right downtown. We have a mixture of new academic buildings, older buildings inherited from Fenn College, a private school that was transferred to the State, and a rash of commercial and industrial buildings purchased from the owners. Even though the school was the pet project of the former governor, we now have very little political clout—our . . . Democratic mayor is not too popular with the Republican Legislature, so we have some interesting problems. Dorothy is still in Galeta (Ca.)—hopes to join me soon when the last two kids finish City College and strike out elsewhere. So I have a nice apartment in the suburbs, but 22 wild freeway miles from the campus. So please use my new address for any communications published: 6501 Marsal Rd., Apt. 606, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124. I'm planning to go to the homecoming (23 October) next month, so should see some of the class." (Sec. note: he did; at the Hechlers' after the game.)

And out West—a news bulletin just arrived entitled "The Los Angeles Times of Bob and Yvonne Kalen" with this msg: "Litton has seen fit to transfer Bob to the Golden West. Litton's office is one mile and a half from the newly developed Utopian Marina Del Rey. Our new home is in Tahiti Marina (apartment and boat slip at the tip of Tahiti Way, Marina Del Rey, Ca.)— 13700 Tahiti Way #136, Marina Del Rey, CA 90291. Phone: (213) 821-9611. We're cozily berthed with 5,699 other boats in this unique paradise. Don't expect to hear from us often. We'll be busy earning the gold it takes to live amidst all of this affluence. Our boat is right at the door: dual purpose—recreation and floating guest room."

Now, Bob and Kiwi, before you begin your "bread" run, tell us how you navigated that 33' cabin cruiser (Shipmate, May 1971) from Pascagoula, Ms. to Marina Del Rey. Also from California—Foggy NEWCOMB forwards some new addresses: Jess WORLEY, 451 Jacqueline Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405; Neil H. FISHER, 169 Colt Ln., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360; Dick SHAFER, 170 Weatherford Way, Corvallis, OR 97330.

N E W S FROM OVERSEAS Harv SEIM keeps us filled in on the news from Europe: "Since my return from the states in September, things here have proceeded at a merry pace, getting ready for the meeting of the NPG Defence Ministers which will take place here in Brussels

next week. However, Betty and I did manage to sneak off for a weekend a short time ago. Went to a very quaint medieval-type village in Germany, just over the border from Belgium. It's called Monschau, and is nestled in a deep gorge of the Rur (not Ruhr) River, perhaps 20-25 miles south of Aachen in the Eifel mountains."

Eat your hearts out, fellow stay-athomers!

T H E SECRETARY'S CORNER Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have kept those notes and photos coming in. This is your literary meeting place, and you are making it interesting. Please accept the apologies of Uncle Early when he forgets to give you credit. . . . * * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0 * * * * Chairman: Cdr. Thomas E. Blount, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Road Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 31.5

Although nearly three months have gone by since the SOth reunion, there are still many interesting statistics concerning the 250 classmates and their families who were able to attend. They came from 25 states, the District of Columbia and Bermuda. The most distant travelers were the contingents from California and Arizona! Rollo R I E V E reports that 174 attended the Friday night reception and dinner in the mess hall; 177 joined the tailgate party; 220 saw a thrillingly won football game; 217 put on weight at the Saturday night bull roast across the river; 70 represented the class at Chapel; and 94 hardy ones enjoyed the final brunch.

Fifteen other classmates had planned to attend but at the last minute had to write Rollo notes of cancellation. At least two arrived unannounced after having been lost for several years I Again, hats off to everyone, especially Rollo, who made this reunion so much fun for all of us who were lucky enough to be there.

Charlie STYER sent on, via Joe T A U S SIG, a self-portrait taken, according to Joe, in Spain at a local seat of wisdom. At least that's what Joe says!

Billie Plemons wrote that she had to divert to Europe and could not stop at Annapolis for the reunion, much as she would have liked. We missed you anyhow. In her letter, Billie mentioned that Doris Perez, the

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widow of our classmate Ramon PEREZ, was married last May to Capt. Lloyd E. Smith. The Smiths' address is: 1030 Pine Street, Coronado, CA 92103.

One of my Florida agents reports that Enders and Jane H U E Y are now living in Winter Park where Enders is casing the situation closely with Jack BEARDALL. John BURWELL, of recent class directory fame, passed on an interesting note from Bill J O N E S . Bill and Mill are now living in the San Diego area where their phone number is (714) 454-1604. Bill has started his second career in the Trust Department of the San Diego Trust & Savings Bank.

Joe H O K E R and Charlie RUSH have sent out announcements that they are now exclusive agents with Ceal Fahy Associates of Annapolis for a nev/, water-oriented community of two-acre estate sites just five minutes from the Naval Academy.

William R. MAIER is with U.S. Steel at Morrisville, Pa., and lives at: 12 Solebury Mountain Rd., New Hope, PA 18938; phone (215) 862-2582.

Hope everyone had a good holiday season and that 1972 will be a banner year for all.

So write and tell me about it! Soon!!

Pres: Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shirlinglon Sla. Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 36.5

The SOth is history! Thanks to Johnny PATTERSON'S programming, all the events clicked as anticipated. When you stop to consider that the arrangements were laid on before ground was broken for the Sheraton/Washington窶年ortheast and 100 rooms reserved and a contract for a dinner-dance for 300 inked, you can appreciate what might have been involved in actually filling the rooms and having 297 sit down for dinner.

Not knowing what the weather might be, we planned to house 250 for the "tailgate" party and ordered an oversized tent. The drizzle and the 245 takers before the game got underway found dry sanctuary and an outstanding "spread" under the E H R E K E S ' balloons; hence we arrived for the actual combat in the best possible style. Having Roger Lanning ( # 4 2 ) kick the winning point was not prearranged, but a thrilling finish to a day that was marked by " '42 Was Here!" Mid'n. Lanning has been suitably honored with the presentation of a special '42 plaque.

The silk scarves and embroidered crests arranged by Re C H I I D E R S provided lasting remembrances of the SOth and were made available subsequently to the West Coast and Washington dinner-dances noting the passing of 30 Decembers. The class plaques ordered for the SOth went like hotcakes and the initial order of 50 were sold out the first night they were on sale. Reorders at $40 are being taken and a separate mailing to the class has been made; however, anyone who might read this and wish to order the combined class and USNA crest plaques should send their check for $40 to the Association of the Class of 1942 with a one line insert for the name of the recipient.

The 8th Company Wardroom, which the class sponsors, was renovated for the SOth with the midshipmen providing all of the labor and much of the funding. This has been overdue, but marks a new high in class-to-class relationship. The ongoing program to furnish the wardroom with specific items for the comfort of the midshipmen is being supervised from Washington with an 50

"over-the-shoulder^' assist from our Annapolis contingent.

Just for the record, we have reserved SO rooms at the Sheraton for 1972 and will continue this until our SSth, when we'll ring up another gala. Additionally, we are negotiating for the North Severn Club as in years gone by for our after-the-game buffet in 1972.

John and Marion D R E W hosted the class at Philadelphia for the last time for the Army-Navy game. This tradition, started

by Bill and Anne RICHARDSON, has meant a great deal to the class and will be missed. Perhaps we can enjoy the presence of one of our class flag officers before we finally fade away. That we are grateful and deeply in debt to our gracious hosts and hostesses is obvious.

Speaking of class flag officers, we should pause to note that Ike KIDD is now resident in Washington as Chief of Navy Materiel with four-star rank. He and Jerry MILLER managed to exchange command of the Sixth Fleet in time for Ike and Angelique to join us for the SOth. John DAVIS had to cancel, as did Bill HOUSER, when deployments intervened; but John MARROCHI made it back from Germany without Mary, so enjoyed the company of their daughter up from Duke. Needless to say, our "in-house" flag officers attended en masse.

'42's first four-star officer, Ike Kidd, paid a visit to the Naval Undersea Research and Development Center, San Diego. Here he is shown with classmate Charlie Bishop, Center Commander, and Bill McLean, Technical Director. Ike is now Chief of Naval Material.

Jerry Miller, Marcy Dupre, Ward Miller, Ike Kidd and John Morocchi pose at a reception in Naples, 30 September 1971, preceding the change of command where Jerry Miller relieved Ike Kidd as Com 6th Fleet and Commander Strike Force South.

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Dan BERGIN and Peggy had just left Washington for Long Beach before the SOth, but joined us in spirit and sent along a photo taken at the reception following the CruiserDestroyer Flotilla T H R E E change of command on 3 September. From left to right are Dan Bergin, Frank TOFALO, and Bill BETZER. Peggy Tofalo is in the center of the group with her back to the group. Frank and Peggy delayed their departure for the east coast and retirement by one day just to attend. Dan reports that Bill Betzer is the CO, Naval Ammo Depot, Seal Beach; while Charlie B I S H O P was up from San Diego to present an outstanding talk to the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Armed Services Committee. Ed GALLAGHER, back from Japan and attached to COMNAVAIRPAC, is living in Long Beach.

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% While Dan is now on a six months deployment, he left Peggy and two children in very pleasant quarters in San Pedro, and with all of the West Coast contingent, awaiting the SOth anniversary celebration which was held at Long Beach on 11 December.

Bob and Glo LIM and Bob and Sue MILLS certainly traveled further than anyone to attend the SOth, as both came from the Philippines for the event. Betty Byers and Anne Rickabaugh represented our widows, coming from Florida and California respectively for the event.

The committee has been gratified with the number of kind notes, phone calls, and personal comments received, but it was the zest of the more than 300 classmates and wives who made the weekend. Many who could not attend, of course, took time to amplify their regrets and for those who were struck down by various bugs and pains we hope they have recovered and can plan on the 3Sth. George MAHLER succumbed to his studies in the law school at William & Mary where the intense competition with the "young" undergrads required his full time and attention.

Frank DUNHAM, whom we had threatened to put in as substitute for Jerry Miller as director of entertainment, and Doris had to throw in the towel at the last minute; but Frank is Chief of Staff COMASWFORLANT and that most dynamic and challenging task demanded all of his energies.

Bill MORGAN got back to Annapolis, but two weeks before the SOth. He was one of 60 educators flown in from Southern California for a tour of the Academy as part of the Blue and Gold recruiting effort. Like SH I P M A T E

Bill, I ve had a chance to get to know the 'new Naval Academy and to share Jim Calvert s hopes and plans for the professional and personal growth of the young men entrusted to him. Bill not only took pride in returning to "his" school, but could share in the tremendous impression received by his fellow teachers on the trip. For those of you who have not had the advantage of a visit to the A(;ademy this past year, it may be hard to visualize the great changes that are taking place, not only in the physical plant, but internally as well. The total impact of Jim Calvert's tour as Superintendent can be measured in the assurance that the Naval Academy has become one of the foremost educational institutions in the USA. Pres: Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, I I I , (SO USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic Hansen, USN (Ret.) 5677 Rayburn Ave. Alexandria, VA 22311 Percent Members: 34

It was certainly a pleasure to get the following letter from Bill K I R K L A N D . Bill and Peg live at 1720 Palmera Ct., Alameda, CA 94501. "A mini-sized homecoming was held for '43ers in the San Francisco Bay Area on 9 October. Gathering for cocktails at Bill and Peg Kirkland's were: Bob and Peg Selmer, Sam and Barbara Robinson, Marsh and Helen Gregory, Jack and Lei Becker, Don and Lona Weed, and Al and Mary Schralla. Following dinner at the 'O' Club at NAS, Alameda, the group moved over to Selmers' for a 'viewing hour' of the S.F. skyline from their deck.

Fresh from a speech on the state of NROTC on the Berkeley Campus, Ed and Barbara Kerr joined us at Selmers.' Bob treated the entire crowd to a tour on his houseboat of the lovely marina and waterfront homes that he and Bill Kirkland have been developing the past few years. The picture that was taken was a failure, but the evening wasn't, and we can assure you that all of us looked great!

"The Kirklands and Selmers are kept abreast of current happenings in the Navy thru the second generation; Kirklands thru son Rick '69, with VP-56 in Jax, and thru son-in-law Jerry Mourn, Supply Officer in the CHICAGO. Young John Selmer '67 is aboard the ASPRO. An occasional visitor up here is Adm. Shack Moore and also seen here recently was Dale Cox, up here to file papers for his company. Western Magnum, to go 'public'" I had a fun chat with Bill C A F F E R A T A not so long ago. Bill and Juliet have leased the "Sweet Shop" in Eagles Mere, Pa. This is in an area of lakes and resorts in the eastern north-central part of the state.

Facilities are also going in for skiing so eventually the Cafferatas will operate January through mid-April and June through September. According to Bill the first summer was hard with long hours, but also rewarding in money, interesting experiences and friendships. Their plans call for them to move permanently to Eagles Mere. They have maintained their Falls Church home, but have bought a house up there and will soon build a house on property they have owned for several years. Best of luck. Bill and Juliet; it sounds like you won't suffer from boredom.

The 25 Year Book revision committee has been active. We had a meeting 8 November at the ZIMERMANNs'. Dick heads the committee with assistance from Dottie, Bill and Frances K A S T E N B I E N , Jean and Lu LUBERDA, John GANO and me. We will JANUARY,

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continue to call for information on vital statistics to bring your original submission up to date. If you did not submit info for the original book, we would like a rundown of activity since graduation. Also if you did not provide a picture before we would like to have that. We will send out information forms with a class newsletter which is to be mailed soon. Distribution of the supplement will be made at homecoming next Sept.

The schedule calls for us to have the info ready to send to the printer by the end of Feb. The price of the book will be announced in the newsletter. Please send your data to Dick Zimermann, 2908 45th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20016.

Heard at the Zimermanns'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the San Diego group had their Army-Navy game gathering at the Frank MEYERS'. There is a small but active group out there consisting of the Heseltons, Cummings, Ralph Hansons, Nichols, Fenton Smiths, Laws, Emersons and McCulleys.

Dick BREGA is recovering from a severe heart attack which he suffered in October.

Hope all goes well.

HOMECOMING 1971 The weekend was a tremendous success with the game stealing most of the excitement. However the parties were also enjoyable. Friday night the following (mostly couples) attended: Adrian, Aller, Anderson, Barrett, C L. Brown, Townsend Brown, Buckwalter, Busik, Calvert, Gates, Dampier, Detweiler, Doyel, Dudley, Durham, Eaton, Fearnow, Freeman, Gammon, Hansen, Harnish, Kauffman, Lazenby, Logan, Moulton, Oliver, Phelps, Pardee, Sappington, Traylor, Twisdale, Vitucci, Volonte, Wallace, Watson, Weeks.

It was especially good seeing Harriet Brown, who has been out of action for almost a year with stomach problems.

The Annapolis group was responsible for the fine Saturday night party held at the Maryland Inn on Church Circle. Jim and Betty TRAYLOR made the major contribution and they deserve our thanks. I thoroughly enjoyed the long social hour as did all the people I talked with. The excellent dinner didn't interfere with the conversation. Fine party. Next fall will be our SOth. Make your plans now.

Those who attended the class party at homecoming were: Vito and Virginia Vitucci, Cliff and Harriett Brown, Bill and Lois Doyel, Bill and Rosemarie Everett, Bernie and Jane Moulton, Brick Wall, Sam and Iris Watson, Hank and Ruth Ann Bress, Bob and Joan Adrian, Bill and Ginny Busik, Al and Lanell Detweiler, Jack and Libby Logan, Dick and Fran Phelps, Joe and Chesley Gammon, Phil and Irene Erkenbrack, Bud and Doris Carter, Doug and Jean Jennings, Hal and Lois Kauffman, Jim and Mariella Oliver, Joe and Elenore Volonte, Barny and Kathy Rapp, Jim and Betty Traylor, Bill and Fran Racette, Dick and Betty Lazenby, Townsend Brown, Mel and Kay .Sappington, Woody and Therese Woodward, Harvey and Betty Huber, Julian and Jane Rawls, Jim and Peg Donaldson, Clyde and Maggie Anderson, Tom and Jane McClellan, Fritz Hansen, Dan and Ginny Freeman.

Forest and Peggy MacKellar, Jack and Joan Barrett, Bob Stecher, John and Jan Dudley, Mrs. Nellie and Mrs. Yolanda Stevens (guests of Adrians). Earl Buckwalter joined us for drinks and cheer. A total of 39 classmates and a party of 77 made for a most enjoyable evening.

Kay Harnish, daughter of Max and Mark, made Phi Beta Kappa at Purdue.

This column still rises and falls with your contributions. They will be appreciated and printed. Happy New Year and thanks.

Pres: Capt. Walter W. Honour, USN Sec'y, Mr. Dale V. Ness 6520 Wallers Woods Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. William C. Gibson, Nav. E 36 Williams Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 30.5

Bob CL.A^CK is the newly elected president of the Kansas State University Faculty Senate. Bob, an assistant professor in nuclear engineering, is representing the College of Engineering on the Senate's Executive Committee this year. He was elected president at a reorganizational meeting of the Senate held in October.

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Our homecoming weekend was brightened by the appearance of a '44 sign and motto in lights along with blue and gold buttons also with the motto "We Have More In 1944." The motto, the creation of Walt HONOUR, is backed by the facts (?) that we have more (1) admirals on active duty; (2) presidents of corporations and companies; (3) vice presidents of corporations and companies; (4) medical doctors; (S) Ph.D. and MS degrees; (6) ministers and priests; (7) sons who entered the Naval Academy; (8) carrier landings; (9) submarine dives; (10) command-at-sea badge wearers; (11) pretty grandmothers; (12) individualists; (IS) authors and publishers; (14) get up and go; and (IS) class disorganization.

Seen during homecoming weekend were: Doug and Jane Aldrich, Bill and Ann Alexander, Jim and Nonie Allen, Jig Jig and Lolly Bailey, Libby Barilla, Charlie and Marge Becker, Harry and Arlene Benoit, Bill and Rosemary Bergstedt, Blacky and Lois Blackburn, Breezy and Fran Bohan, Dick and Virginia Bowe, Dan Brooks, Norm Campbell, Baldy and Dottie Chapman, Jack and Katty Christman, Ben and Frances Colmery, Bob and Mary Coogan, Bob and Trudy Cook, Vance and Evelyn Cox, Paul and Mary Crutchfield, Jeff and Duck Davis, Red Dog and Elaine Davis, Howie and Helen Dawson, Steve and Alexis De La Mater, John and Margie Delargy, Dick and Bee Deprez, John and Emily Donaldson, Gordon and Rosemary Duncan, Duke and Barbara Eldridge, Bill and Lill Etter, Emmet Ferguson, Al Filiatrault, Hoot and Fran Gibson, Jack and Helen Godfrey, Hank and Peggy Gorman, Paul and Kitty Havenstein, Stan and Mary Henderson, Walt and Elaine Honour, Jay and Eleanor Howell, Joe and Joyce Jennings, Randy and Marge King, Al and Dorothy Kohn, Willie and Virginia Knull, Jim and Marty Landon, Bill Mellott, Betty and Charlie Miller, Ed and Kay Napier, Dale and Babe Ness, Scott and Betsy Palmer, Hap and Joan Perry, Lobo and Sissy Perry, Bill and Carol Sherwood, Red and Sarah Smith, Ted and Nancy Snyder, Jack and Hester Stockton, George and Elsie Talley, John and Mary Ann Trautman, Bill and Dorothy Ullrich, Jim and Mitzi Van 51

Pelt, Jim and Pug Victor, Bucky and Kay Walters, George Watkins, and Windy and Melissa Whidden.

It was particularly pleasing to see some of our friends from beyond the WashingtonAnnapolis area.

Jig Jig and Lolly BAILEY came as usual from Oak Park, II. They are in touch with all our classmates in the Chicago area and Jig Jig continues to recruit for Navy football.

Bill and Dorothy ULLRICH came from Indianapolis where Bill works for the Allison Division of General Motors. Bill reports that Bill F O U T S still runs a barge company in Illinois.

Emmet FERGUSON came up from Jacksonville where he is a leading surgeon.

Norm CAMPBELL was in from California where he works for T R W Systems in Redondo Beach.

Jim and Marty LANDON came all the way from San Francisco. Jim is with the Bank of America as Assistant Vice President, Military Relations.

Ed Mallick celebrates N a v y D a y with 1 0 0 0 girls!

Note: "Anchors A w a y " is now corrected to "Anchors A w e i g h . "

Since Ed MALLICK took over as Academic Dean at the College of Mount St. Joseph on the Ohio, the observance of Navy Day has been instituted. This year all classes made special presentations to Dean Edâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the senior class presented him with a Navy Day ship model, the junior class a Navy Day cake, the sophomore class a poster containing the signatures of their entire class, and the freshman class with special greeting cards. Later in the year Ed had the honor of commissioning two of the college's nursing students as ensigns in the Naval Reserve. And Navy has acquired 1000 girls to join in the eternal chant: BEAT A R M Y !

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Chuck GARDINER has been elected to the Board of Directors of Lyon Van and Storage Company. Lyon Van, headquartered in Los Angeles, recently was acquired by San Francisco-based Transamerica Corporation.

Chuck is vice president for finance, planning and administration of Transamerica Title Insurance Company, and president of Transamerica Relocation Service, Inc. Both are subsidiaries of Transamerica Corporation.

Chuck retired in 1966 and lives with his wife Pat in Lafayette, Ca. Bob and Lisa AWTREY, now residing in Naples, Italy, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Karin, to Lt. (jg) Daniel F. Akerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C Akerson of North Mankato, Mn. Karin attended the Paris American High School and graduated from the Stuttgart American High School. She is currently on absence from Middlebury College, Vt., to take her junior year in Paris.

Lt. (jg) Akerson graduated from Mankato High School and is a class of '70 graduate of the Naval Academy. He is presently serving in the USS DUPONT, which is deployed with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.

The couple were married in Norfolk, Va., in December.

Don and Marquita MILLER write from the Jacksonville area where Don is CO of the Fleet Training Center at Mayport. Both are enjoying their new assignment and life at their quarters on the beach.

Duke ELDRIDGE, who received his Ph.D. at U. of Virginia, has recently been named Director of Finance at that school.

Hap PERRY has been taking a concentrated course in Portugese in Washington, In January he goes to Brazil to become Chief, Naval Section, of the Military Group, relieving Marc HILL. 52

Another welcome report from our faithful correspondent in Hawaii, Creighton COOK: "October has turned out to be a busy month for the '44 Honolulu Chapter. Thanks to the kind sponsorship of Rena and Tom Sofos we had a good class turnout for the area Grecian holiday held in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel on Saturday, the 2Srd. A gorgeous evening, fine Grecian food, wine, music and entertainment saw, in addition to the Sofos, Mimi and Chuck Almy, Barbara and Lou Bogan, Betty and Creight Cook, Mary Jane and Larry From, Phyllis and Kenny Gummerson, and Buck and Dick Ryzow. Then on the 28th of October, the monthly class luncheon was held at the Officers' Club, NAVSTA Pearl. This enjoyable, informal, low-cal get-together saw Lou Bogan, John Burke, Creight Cook, Kenny Gummerson, Jerry Rehberg and Wayne Surface meet around the table to swap lies. Incidentally, for those in the class who aren't aware, these luncheons are held the last Thursday of each month at the NAVSTA Pearl O'Club. But, of course, the exception proves the rule: in November we'll hold the luncheon, with our brides, on Wednesday, the 24th. In any event, a call to me (43-56136/52293) can put any transient or new arrival in contact with what we're individually or collectively doing.

"Further to October, Dave Bagley flitted through outbound and inbound, and as you might have gathered, Mimi and Chuck Almy, after six long years in Washington, have now joined our forces in 'Vacation Land.' (Chuck is Inspector General for

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C O M F O U R T E E N ) . Too, I'm pleased to note that John and Betty Burke will stay on with us, after John's superlative effort in working himself out of a job by getting the new Sheraton Waikiki open on time.

He's taken a fine position with a local architectural company."

At the November luncheon Howie GREER came in from Chicago and gave an excellent talk on the Naval Air Reserve. Howie is presently Commander Naval Air Reserve Force and Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training.

For those who haven't been able to keep up on Howie's career here is a brief rundown.

After flight training he served with several carrier-based squadrons culminating as Commander of Fighter Squadron 64 and Commander of Attack Carrier Air Group TEN. He commanded the USS HANCOCK and her

embarked air wing was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for combat operations in Vietnam. In addition, Howie has had numerous key staff jobs at sea and on shore prior to his present assignment in December 1969.

Clyde RANDALL, in Washington on busines, came to the November luncheon. Clyde is still in the automobile business in Fort Smith, Ar. Pres: Capt. John F. Gillooly, USN Sec'y, Mr. G. F, Rester 1697Saefern Way Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. T. F. Ulegaard, USN Qtrs. " A , " Naval Communication Station Washington, D. C. 20390 Percent Members: 33

By sheer coincidence there were exactly 45 classmates who turned out for the November luncheon at the Fort Myer Officers' Club on 9 November. To my recollection this represents one of the best attendance records that the class has ever set, excluding such events as class reunions and homecomings. The list of attendees follows : Alf Bergesen, Guy Best, Stu Bowcock, Don Brooks, Paul Burdett, Bill Carrier, Ed Christofferson, Ted Cochrane, Red Colegrave, Wiley Conover, Mort Cooley, Oscar Dale, Ski Dzikowski, George Ellis, Bert Findly, Jack Gambrill, Chuck Gardner, Bill Geiger, Jack Gillooly, Carl Gronemann, Johnny Haines, Ed Hastings, Bob Hayes; Ralph Lipfert, Mike Marschall, Bob McDevitt, Bill McGarry Bob Merrick, Joe Moorer, Al Olsen, Warren O'Neil, Don Poe, Chuck Priest, Randy Prothro, Jerry Rester, Sam Rorex, Larry Shafer, Don Shelton, Gene Silliman, Jim Smith, Ralph Stell, Chan Swallow, Tip Watson, Dick Wilson and Lando Zech.

Your scribe was unable to attend due to involuntary incarceration at Naval Hospital, Bethesda, where a bad back was examined and cared for. It is understood that martinis at a better than four-to-one ratio materially assist ex-hospital patients in overcoming their infirmities.

A recent letter from Frank RAWLINGS, who is presently on the staff of COMSUBLANT at Norfolk, contains an informative update on '45 functions in the Norfolk area.

Not only was his letter of interest but he included a photograph which considerably updates those which appeared in the 20 year after book. Frank's letter reads as follows: "After a lengthy silence from the class of '45 in the Norfolk area I have finally taken 'pen in hand.' Our '45 contingent here, although not formally organized, does manage to get together periodically. The majority of us here are still on active duty and all of us are avid readers of Shipmate in order to keep abreast of the 'look alive' activities.

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Class of '45 celebrated their 27th reunion at the Annapolis Hilton on 23 October.

"Our group last got together at my beach cottage, 'Dolphin Rest,' at Sanbridge, Virginia Beach for a 'look alive' picnic on 18 September. The brave even took a go with the surf. Enclosed is a photo of the gathering.

(See page 54 for photo) "Missing from the photo are the photographer, Bud Geneste (Supply, Norfolk Naval Shipyard), plus later arrivals Sam and Ann Gorsline (ACOS, C I N C L A N T F L T ) and Gene and Maggie Hunter (Staff, C I N C L A N T F L T ) .

Jim and Oulie Matheson were out-of-town visitors in between Peace Corp assignments.

"We are looking forward to our next gathering here in Norfolk and are particularly looking forward to the big SOth class reunion."

Returning to the class luncheon of 9 November, Karl M U N N I N G E R reported that 157 classmates have already submitted their advance payments for the SO year after book and that he has on hand an additional ten requests for reservations for the book. For those of you who may need a reminder, you can save yourself some money by paying for J A N U A R Y ,

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your book in advance of the publication date and for those of you who have procrastinated in sending in your checks I would urge that you do so now.

Bo Coppedge was our guest speaker and provided an up-to-date analysis of Navy's present and prospective football prospects. I am sure that all of you are aware that Navy lost its expected number one quarterback, Ade Dillon, before the season even opened by the resignation route, and that injuries to key personnel have made the team's comeback trail this year even more difficult than was expected. Indicating the promise in which "tomorrow's team" is held, only three firstclassmen are now considered first-team members. As of this writing the defensive squad consists of nine second-classmen and two third-classmen. On offense, the ratio is about the same. I know we have all heard over the past several years, the famous saying "wait until next year" but it does finally appear that "next year" is really coming. Recruiting still remains a problem, particularly for outstanding high school football athletes, and

a problem occupying a lot of Bo's time and attention. The attraction for a professional career, the requirement for postgraduate service, and the rigors of the academic program, whether singly or in combination, dissuade many a fine candidate from considering the Naval Academy as the school of his choice.

To conclude this month's column, a brief recap of classmates attending homecoming and the 27th reunion is in order. A total of 123 classmates and wives attended the dinnerdance at the Annapolis Hilton, an event made all the more pleasant by the manner in which Navy pulled out its last quarter victory. The list of attendees follows as inherited from the party scribe who took these notes for me: Al and Donna Blackburn, Willis (Van) and Nola Vanoss, Audrey Utegaard, N. E. (Ed) and Eleanor Boeder, Jerry and Ginnie Rester, Mort and Zo Cooley, A. D. (Bill) and Doris Geiger, Bill and Grace Carrier, Bob and Jane Schauffler, Robert "Bob" and Janis Ferrin, W. C "Bill" and Flo Boeder, Ronald "Ron" Martin, Bill and Eleanor "Ellie" McGarry, Ski and Ginny Dzikowski, Gerry and Edith Donohue, Bill and Bert Cosgrove, Buzz Johnston, Homer and Due Adrianse, James T. and Betty Cockrill, Thad and Nancy Taylor, Ralph and Gloria Lipfert, Ed and Ann Hastings, Paul and Zita Burdett, Dave and Liz Saunders, Don and Anne Rockwell, John and Ursula Gillooly, J. "Carl" Ferguson, Alf and Bobbie Bergesen ; Sam and "Taffy" Rorex, Bob and Betty Steele, William (Soup) and Ginny Campbell, Karl and Peg Munninger, Russ and Petie Bryan, Dowd and Billy Jean Jameson, Don Brooks, "MaL'colm and Kathryn Fortson, George and Betty Steele, Walt and Joan Dedrick, Craig and Elva Randall, Johnny and Suzanne Johnson, Larry and Kelly Smith, Ed and Jean Losure, Arnett and Mibby Taylor, Jack and Ellie Barron, Bill and Polly Ferguson, C A. "Chuck" and Poppy Gardner, Larry and Carolyn Shaffer, Lando and Jo Zech, George and Rachael Ellis, Vern and Rae Anderson, Alex and Jeane Julian, Jerry and Lil Johnson, Don and Joan Logic, W. P. "Bill" and Giovina Shuman, Jr., Don and Helen Poe, and Bert and Marje Findly, Al and Louise Giorgis, Fred and Polly Lamartin, Mr. and Mrs. Budd Wiser, Mrs. Andy Kerr, Bud and Beno Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sells, "Doc" and Nancy Prothro, Fred and Britta Blum.

I am also indebted to Walt DEDRICK for providing photographic coverage of the event, some of which appear in this month's column. All of Walt's pictures are being forwarded to Karl Munninger for possible use in the 30 year after book presently in its planning stages.

Bill FERGUSON is at long last once again back in the U.S.A. for duty, having recently been transferred from his most recent overseas assignment as CO, Headquarters Support -Activities Taiwan. Whether Bill saw the handwriting on the wall concerning the United Nations' vote, or the Bureau got to him first, is not known at the time of this writing. In any event, Bill has maintained his perfect record of never having served a tour of duty in Washington. D.C. How many other members of the class still on active duty can make that statement? Bill and Polly's current address is: 1101 Catalina Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Bill is currently the CO of the Navy Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, Los Angeles.

The enclosed photo of the gathering identifies with attendees as follows: (left to 53

racks, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Md., not the Marine Barracks, Washington, D . C The Barracks at Fort ** * Meade is the only Marine Barracks located aboard an Army post. You may be interested to know that the 29 Palms Chapter of the class of '46 meets quite often, usually on the golf course. Sam Hollier is president of our chapter and I am the vice president, or is that the president in charge of vice? Sam is r .^ui'-n^^^^^^H^^^B the Chief of Staff, Force Troops, F M F Pac, here on what is the lau-gest Marine Corps Base in the world. Of course, our chapter is quite small, consisting of the two of us. . . .

Bob Piehl is stationed at Camp Pendleton, where he is the Chief of Staff of the First Marine Division."

Don BLAIR still gives his address as Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN, Box 73, F P O New York 09510. Bath, England, that is. Ed BURNS has retired from the Marine Corps and gives his current address as 1786 Shattuck Place, Orange, CA 92667. Bill Look Alivers BARNES has moved from Washington, D.C to 2215 N. Circle Dr., Colorado ance), Gloria and Albie Beutler, Connie Springs, CO 80909. and Dan Brimm, Janie and Joe Campbell, Walt CARLIN has retired from the Navy Fran Culpepper, Eleanor and Dick Dunning, Lu and Ed Ellis, Rita and Fred Furland, and is living at 1900 E. Blunt St., PensaFil and Jim Irvine, Jack Jones, Corliss Nu- cola, F L 32501. Nick CHOKAS gives his gent, Toby and "Whizzer" White, Dorothy current address as c/o Pat Palmer, 22 E. 67th and "Daisy" Wilhoit. Down from the Los St., New York, NY 10021. Sounds like the Angeles area were: Jean and Dan HEAGY, same 'ole swingin' bachelor Nick! Danny Ben BRITAIN, Marty and Lew MILSAPS. C L E M E N T S has retired from the Navy Supply Corps and gives his current address Jim ACUFF is a CEC Captain on duty as 2368 Bryden Rd., Columbus, OH 43209. with Chief of Air Basic Training, Pensacola.

Ed COOKE, Rear Admiral and COMSUBEmil ADAMS has retired from the Navy FLOT One, has moved into quarters on Baland gives his address as 57 Glenview Dr., last Point. Address his mail to 146 N. SylNewington, CT 06111. vester Rd., San Diego, CA 92106. "Critch" Ed A T K I N S O N has retired from the CRITCHLEY gives his address as 313 E. Navy and lives at 2028 Ridge End Rd., Vir- Wood Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Gray ginia Beach, VA 23450. Mike BOYAR has DALY writes from 519 (Zody Ct., Peoria, moved from Granada Hills, Ca. to 1520 Wil^- IL 61614, inquiring about the 25 Year Book, low Rd., #203, Palo Alto, CA 94304. He He works for the Interstate Producers Liveworks for Shapell Industries of Northern stock Ass'n., Peoria.

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Dave DAVISON has retired from the Ben BRITAIN gives his current address Navy and gives his address as P.O. Box as Box 1147, Torrance, CA 90S0S, and says: 118, Atlanti(: Beach, F L 32233. George "I had a sudden windfall week before last, DICKEY writes to give me his new address, the upshot being that I got a trip to Washwhich is 4835 Mariposa Dr., San Bernardino, ington, D.C, just in time for the Academy CA 92404. George is the Navy Deputy to homecoming. First time I've been back since the Director, Advanced Ballistic Re-Entry graduation. Had a most interesting time, inSystems Program, Norton AFB. cluding an evening with Bob and Barb John DEVLIN is Ass't. Director, San Wertheim, talks by Zumwalt and Chapman, Diego Branch, West Naval Facilities Engietc." neering Command and gives his address as Bill BLYTH, Colonel in the Marine 4095 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 92002. We run Corps, writes from 3704 Berkeley, Marine into each other frequently at Hdq., IIND. Corps Base, 29 Palms, CA 92278: "I was Bob D O W N E N is retired from the Marine surprised to see my name in the Sept.-Oct. Corps and lives at 5742 Lone Star Dr., San issue of Shipmate, 1 do not know who proDiego, CA 92126. Jack DWYER gives his vided you the information concerning me, new address as 126 Meadowbrook Dr., but I thought it might be well to correct Princeton, NJ 08540. that which was erroneous. I am currently Jack EXUM gives his new address as the CO of the Marine Corps Communica5225 South Lake Rd., Virginia Beach. VA tions-Electronics School, MCB, 29 Palms— not the Communications-Electronics School 234SS. He is on duty at the Naval Safety Battalion. The term battalion was misleading Center, Norfolk. Bob FINLAY gives his insofar as size and mission of this organiza- new duty station as Staff, Commander Caribbean Sea Frontier, Box 56, U.S. Naval tion, so in February of this year when I Station, F P O New York 09550. That's San moved my headquarters and two of my remaining schools into the new seven million Juan, Puerto Rico.

Jimmy F I S H E R is the Staff Personnel dollar instructional facility we now occupy here in 29 Palms, I requested and the Com- Officer, COMNAVAIRPAC and lives at 5829 mandant approved renaming our organiza- Haber St., San Diego, CA 92122. J. J. FORtion as the Marine Corps Communication- R E S T E R has retired from the Navy, where Electronics School. After all, it is the only his last duty was on the Staff, Military Seacommunications-electronics school in the lift Command, Atlantic. He lives at 764 Palmer Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708.

Corps, and it is the largest formal school in the Corps That is somewhat of a paradox for Bill F O R S Y T H has retired from the Navy a Marine officer who bilged out of old Sing and gives his current address as 71005 Queen Sing on the Severn to have command of Ann, Columbia, MO 65201. Bill FRANCY such a school, particularly one who bilged has retired from the civil engineer corps on subjects associated with communications of the Navy and gives his current address as and electronics. Another correction please. c/o E. N. Francy, 701 North River Ave., I was formerly the CO of the Marine Bar- Toronto, O H 43964. Ben GIBBS gives his w

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There is still plenty of room in the mailbag for those of you who have been intending to drop a line to the column and your corresponding secretary would be very glad to hear from you. LOOK A L I V E !

Pres: Capt. J . W . Foust, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, J r . , USNR 4321 M t . Bigelow Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 Percent Members: 38

Win a few, lose a few! Patsy Skidmore has located Hugh B. P A T T O N , Jr., at 41 Central Ln., Jackson, Tn. ". . . Actually, we knew where he was all the time, it's just we hadn't communicated with you." Well, better late than never but if you know where some of these lost classmates are please let me know right away. Unfortunately, we added one to the top of the list this month.

Mail addressed to George F. AROYAN at 20954 Costanso St., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 was returned "addressee unknown."

Then we still have Clark Tinch Cameron, Millard Alfred (Carlson, James John Cunat, Lonzo Robert Davis, Theodore Robert Dibble, William Logan Esarey, Sylvester Michael Graff, Augustine Walker Hampton, Charles Wesley Harman, Atticus Hagood Hatsell, Jr., James Philip Jackson, Homer Anderson Key, Jr., Clinton Gale McGovern, Robert Gerald Mclntyre, John Howard McKnight, John Francis McNamee, III, Lester Moore, Jr., William Hamilton Northup, Justin Popa, Sherrill Rathbun, Jr., Alvin Nelson Sampson, Milton Spencer Sartain, Howard Bentley Shofner, James Reddock Smith, Phil Thomas Sprickman, Stoddard Stone Waldron.

San Diego had a first-in-a-long-time party on Friday, 5 November, at the home of Marigold and Bob GORTON. Attending were: Nancy and Vince Bacon (who hold the undisputed record for '46 party attend54

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latest retirement address as 301 Margon Ct., Slidell, LA 70458.

Nick GRKOVIC gives his retirement address in care of his permanent address, which is P.O. Box 1004, Salmon, ID 83467.

Current duty station for Bob H A N K S is Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. Bill H A N S O N gives his new address as 12225 N. Farmdale Rd., Mequon, W I 53092. Wick HARLAN gives his current address as 4312 Hermitage Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455. He is serving as CO, U S S VULCAN. Charlie

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gives his retirement address as 8505 Benjamin Ave., Norfolk, V A 23518.

Dan HEAGY gives his current address as 2920 W. 141st PL, Apt. 4, Gardena, CA 90249, Dan has been having a running fight with cancer and certainly looks to be on the winning side. Let's hope so, Dan. Johnny HUGHES, who has lived in San Diego since his resignation from the Navy in '55, has changed his address to 10933 Dutton Dr., La Mesa, CA 92041. "Jig-Jig" DOUGHERTY writes to say that the mail he sent to DeWitt H U N T E R has been returned by the U. of Nevada Medical School and that he is staying on the track. ". . . As you know by now, on 1 July 1971, I assumed the presidency of this small, but very exciting, college. With only 350 students, we probably get more national press and T V coverage per student capita than any other I know of. But college presidents are not known for the erstwhile 20 year terms they used to have. Twenty months is more like it, so wish me luck!" The college, of course, is Prescott College, Prescott, Az. We do wish you luck, "Jig-Jig." Jack J O N E S gives his retirement address as 1365 Signal, Imperial Beach, CA 92032.

Jack was telling of a recent heart attack but you'd never have known it to look at him.

He says he is working for the City of Imperial Beach. Jack and Madeline L A N GILLE have moved into Navy quarters at 105 Rendova Cir., Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92155.

Frank LAVELLE, who had a heart attack virtually on the eve of his retirement from the Navy, gives his current address as 2516 Shawnee Ave., Scranton, PA 18509.

Correct address for Bob L E U S C H N E R is U. S. Navy Shipbuilding Liaison Office, Madrid, Spain, A P O New York 09285.

Jack LYNCH still gives his address as 131 Anbury Lane, Willow Grove, P A 19090.

"Toby" LYON returns from WestPac deployment the middle of December and joins Dawn at 3971 Bonita View Dr., Bonita, CA 92002. "Toby" is CO, U S S PRAIRIE whose homeport they are thinking about changing to Long Beach. Imagine what Dawn is thinking after just having moved into a new house in San Diego!

Dick LYONS has completed his language instruction and has orders to Chief of the Naval Section, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Republic of Germany. His address is Box 340, A P O New York 09080. They will be located at Bad Godesberg, Germany, according to the Z I P code book.

With all I have remaining to be written I might just as well stop right here and take up with the "M's" next month. After all, this is the night before the column is due in Annapolis and the last mail goes out from my neighborhood in just half an hour. The normal special delivery stamp is ready for the envelope. Did you know that they have gone up to 60<f? May have to start getting this column in a few days ahead of schedule if they keep going up!

Happy New Year! "Daisy."

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Pres: Capt. C. E. Donaldson, I I I , USN Sec'y, Capt. C. Turner Joy, J r . , USNR 1001 Priscilla Lane Alexandria, VA 22303 Percent Members: 3 6 . 5

distributed in September 1972 with the new class officers assuming their duties on 1 January 1973.

Jeep reported on the overhauling of the 7th Company wardroom by the midshipmen and then presented to the 7th Company Commander a check in behalf of the class for $100, this money to be used by the midshipmen for upkeep and maintenance of their wardroom during the 1971-72 time period.

George BRUNGOT volunteered and was duly appointed '47's Annapolis representative for the wardroom.

Now that our 2Sth reunion and homecoming has become still another outstanding chapter of '47 history, all of us are deeply grateful to the 25th reunion committee for the many long hours they worked to make this event so successful. And so to Chairman and Mrs. Dick YEATMAN and the motley Annapolis crew of Mike and Jay LARKIN, Arnold and Mary Jane SCHUKNECHT, Paul and Peggy VAN MATER, Dick and A status report on the 25 year book was Bea LILLY, Bo and Johnny FOSTER, Jarl presented. The book is presently being put and Ardith D I F F E N D O R F E R and Ray into proper format for the printers. Present DAVIS, many, many thanks from all of us estimates would have the book delivered to for a job "Well Done." the printers in early spring. Sixty days thereI think also a special note of thanks should after the 25 year book will be mailed to those go to Roy A T K I N S O N for making possiclassmates who have ordered the book. ble the '"47" weather balloons, to our presiOrders for the year book are still being acdent, "Jeep," for making possible the '47/25 cepted ($lS/copy). buttons, to Doug RUMBLE for the key A request was made for more participachains and tie tacs and to Jim DESANTO and Revlon for providing the special cologne tion by classmates to help the Naval Academy recruiting program. Once a good candifor the gals. It was a truly remarkable weekdate is found, classmates are encouraged to end and one that will long be remembered contact the nearest Blue and Gold Officer. by all who attended.

The nearest Naval Reserve Training Center The memorable weekend began on Thurs- or Alumni Chapter can place you in touch day, when a warm-up party for early arwith him. If this fails contact either Turner rivers was hosted by Bruce OLIVER and JOY in Alexandria, Va., Bob W I S E in his Chicago mob at the Annapolis Hilton.

Spartanburg, S. C , Buddy BECKER in As if this was not sufficient, we understand Macon, Ga., or Joe COFER in Chattanooga, Bill S W E E T M A N and Jack DOHENY Tn., as all of us are members of the Blue aided and abetted with their houseboats On and Gold Program.

Friday we all joined forces in Dahlgren John P R E H N discussed the importance ofHall at the world's biggest KT party for all joining the Naval Academy Alumni Associaclasses. Over 350 classmates and their wives participated. Following dinner in the mess tion. Now that many of our classmates have retired, the only real contact with the Naval hall, Larry MAROUSEK, who just reAcademy and your class is through the Asturned from Taiwan, led us all in a dragon sociation. Only about 35 per cent of our class dance up and down the rows of mess tables.

On Saturday morning, a short class meet- are members. Recently the class of 1972 announced that 100 per cent of its class will ing was held in Sampson Hall. All class join the Association. officers were present at this meeting which A Naval Academy Foundation Scholarwas presided over by Jeep DONALDSON. ship in the name of the class of 1947 was Following introductory remarks and apdiscussed. It was agreed to continue investiproval of the minutes of the last class meetgating the feasibility of such a scholarship. ing during the 20th reunion, the subject of To date scholarships have been established election of a new slate of class officers was by 34 individuals and by the classes of 1916, discussed. Article V of the class constitu'19, '21, '22(3), '23, '24, '26, '27(2), '28, 'SO, tion is quoted for your information: '31, '33, '34, '42, '45 (2), '46 and '49 for a ARTICLE V total of SS. The goal is 100. More details of "The officers of the Association shall be this program will be reported in the future members in good standing and shall serve issues of Shipmate. for a period of five (5) years starting JanuThere being no further items for discusary 1, 1963 and every January first of every sion, the meeting was adjourned. fifth year thereafter. No member shall serve in a given office for more than one consecuFollowing a last 29 second victory over tive term. the Duke Blue Devils, 15-14, which was witnessed by 500 classmates, wives and their "The officers shall appoint a Nominating Committee of six members, not to include youngsters, the class reconvened at the boathouse for the 25 reunion party. What could the incumbent officers, by June first in the be better than wonderful people, lots of relast calendar year of their administration freshments, and plenty of food. It goes with(1962 excepted). The Nominating Commitout saying that a wonderful time was had tee shall nominate at least one candidate for by all. The pictures that accompany this each elective office for the next five (5) column are clear evidence of enjoyment. The years and the ballots shall be distributed by glorious weekend concluded on Sunday folmail for voting by the following September first (1962 excepted). The ballots to be lowing chapel with Battalion parties hosted counted must be received by the Secretary by Lilly—first, Brungot and Diffendorfer— by the following November 15 and the re- second. Van Mater—third, Schuknecht— sults announced on the day of the following fourth, Larkin and Gary—fifth, and Foster, Yeatman and Ansel—sixth. And so the Army-Navy game or by the following Dechapter was closed on 25. cember first, whichever is selected by the officers.

Attendees over the reunion weekend included : "Upon the displacement or resignation of any incumbent officer, a new officer to fill Apthorp, Atkinson, R. W. Anderson, the unexpired term shall be selected by the .\nsel, J. L. Anderson, Adams, Brady, remaining Class Officers. Any officer may be Bowdey, Benckart, Brumbaugh, Bryan, displaced by a negative vote of 40 per cent of Beane, Bowes, Balfe, Bowling, Becker, Burkthe Class." art, Barrey, Bailey, Bradley, Baker, Brungot, Jeep announced that a nominating commit- Buntain, Ballje, Booth, Brown, Coen, Creque, Coerper, Grumpier, Chamberlain, Carpenter, tee would be appointed by June 1972, ballots 55

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25th reunion committee: Standingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike and Joy Larkin, Arnold and Mary Jean Schuknecht, Paul and Peggy Van Mater, Bea and Dick Lilly, Chris and Dick Yeatman; kneelingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bo Foster and Jarl Diffendorfer.

Cohoon, Cole, Carnahan, Crowe, Cummins, Cummings, Coppedge, Caine, Carter, Cofer, Carroll, Donaldson, Desanto, Douglas, R. E. Davis, Doheny, T. F. Davis, Dupy, Dowd, Duden, Dadisman, Deaton, Darby, Doyle, Diffendorfer, Dillen, Dent; J A N U A R Y ,

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Elefante, Edwards, Foster, Finneran, Frankel, Flanagan, Forlenza, Farley, Fredricks, Fisher, Fitzgerald, Fortson, Forsthoff, Fletcher, Gokey, Granat, Grant, Gehring, Gaddis, Gower, Gallagher, Gleckler, Gatewood, Grier, Gary, Geary, Gibson, Gay, Gra-

ham, Hess, Haggerty, Hertzog, Hatch, E. R. Hill, Harbarger, Carolyn Hill, E. C Hill, Haizlip, Horner, Hooper, Hudner, Heininger, J. B. Jones, Jahant, R. S. Jones, Johnson, Joy, Kelleher, Keller, Kinser, Kaska, Keith, Knaebel, Korb, Kearney; 57

Larkin, Lampman, Lakey, Larcombe, Lilly, Lloyd, Lawler, Lee, Landes, Miller, Maxfield, Musholt, Minor, Maynard, Morriss, Martin, Moss, McKinney, McCormack, McNatt, Maragos, Meginnis, McGehee, Marckesano, Maxon, McKie, Marousek, Marmet, Mathis, Niedfeldt, Nuss, Nichalson, Oliver, C W. Otto, R. E. Otto, Ozimek, Petit, Packer, Powell, Prehn, Pickert, Pavelle, Pitcher, Peacock, Roche, Rex, Richards, Ridgway, Rumble, Rose, Ruppel, Reed, W. D. Sloan, Swenson, Sides, Schoman, Sweetman, Scott, F. B. Smith, Sadler, Sisson, R. W. Sloan, Snyder, Shaddean, Schuknecht, Snead, Schnorr, Sisto, Slonim, Shaw, W. C Smith, Stephens, Southwell, St. George, Sanders, Schiller, Schempp, Sears, Scheidenhelm, Bruce Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Teply, Turnage, Taylor, Thayer, Tiffany, Trickey, Turner, Turnier, Thienpont, Thurtell, Von Schrader, Viney, Van Sickle, Von Gerichten, Van Mater, D. M. Wells, T. C Williams, Wise, J. W. Wells, Weber, Welt, Weaver, Walker, H. A. Williams, Wood, Winston, Wilson, Yeatman, Yuengling, and Yates.

Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr. Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 2 9 . 5

Dave C A R R U T H said that he had gotten his son up to the main gate of the U S N A during the summer, but they turned him down on his eyes, and young Carruth went instead to V P I .

Well, next issue, more exciting news about homecoming, and maybe even a fascinating tidbit of news.

Creight, Nelson, Parr, Patton, Roos, Schlosser, Scott, Shapiro, Speckart, Stiles, Stromberg, Tapp, Thomson, Tipton, Tolbert, Trueblood, Wamsley, Whiteside.

A current updating of the class project in support of the Naval Academy Foundation Scholarship: As you recall at the 20th reunion, the class pledged to support the Foundation's $20,000 Honor Scholarship program.

Pledged so far has been $12,769 by 112 Pres: Mr. John E. Benoit Sec'y, Capt. John A. Jepson, USN classmates and $7,498 has been received. So P.O. Box 2142 we still have a little way to go. If you want Washington, D.C. 20013 further information on this project, send Percent Members: 2 9 . 5 your queries to me.

GENERAL From Middletown, Pa., Chuck HARY checked in with his regrets on not being able At the gathering of the clan this year, to get to homecoming and also a report on there was a very impressive turnout. Though the weather was marginal to miserable his current endeavors since retiring in 1968.

Chuck has been an Assistant Professor of throughout most of the period, the elan of Engineering at Penn State teaching underthe stalwarts never seemed to waver. The graduate courses in thermodynamics, turFriday night fracas was the usual elbow bumping, back patting and hand shaking bine design and a basic nuclear engineering evolution and it never seems to amaze me course at the graduate level. He did make it that our classmates never seem to age, back to Annapolis this past June for the whereas those others ahead or behind us do. A S E E meeting that was held at USNA. Barbara and their three children, Robin (10), To keep people alert this year, the menu in Heather (8) and Timothy (6), are all active the mess was altered, not the turkey routine, and pursuing his own thing. but rather roast beef.

Of course some of the shenanigans in the mess hall never change, the participation by our group his year was below its prior year demonstratives. This is not to say that the The most notable event of the year, classcapabilities were lacking, but rather a more wise, was the homecoming party following the football game on Saturday of the H C mature judgment is emerging. weekend. Those of you out there, who haven't The din and festivity of Friday subsided done the homecoming bit at all or lately anyand strength was restored during the night, way, should consider doing it next year. so that most were refreshed when they This one was a fine weekend, and we even sortied to do battle with Duke on Saturday. won the football gameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a special bonus. I And what a battle that was. And up in the shall spread my info on the events along upper tier were many classmates, accomwith names of attendees over two issues, panied by their families, urging the big Blue largely because I don't have the promised on. After the game, a few stopped by at lists from the Annapolis committee, and also, Dick WHITESIDE'S family place for his I hoard class news, as you know. usual elegant celebration. The big fling at the Hilton that evening saw about 36 of the The Friday night turmoil in Dahlgren group gather together and all had a glorious Hall was much as usual except this year time. The service for the sit down meal was our own juice gang came up with a flashing '48 sign which hung on the balcony and outstanding as was the meal. I was adproclaimed our fame. There was an excel- monished by the class treasurer to be sure to include information about refunds for no lent turnout at the '48 tables in the mess shows. In hopes of bigger turnouts at future hall, and of course, the real fun part of that get-togethers, plan to go and if unable to evening was in slumming around through attend, then any monies advanced for the the other classes from '10 through the most class parties will be refunded, graciously I recent additions and greeting old friends. assume.

Our own party on Saturday night had The highlight of the evening was the anover 100 people, and was at the Galleon nouncement of the results of the past elecRestaurant on West River, as it was last tion for association president. year, and the food, music, and company were impeccable. Bob JORTBERG did a great Jack BENOIT was the winner and takes job in setting up the details. Looking ahead over the reins for the next four years. Dee a bit, it now appears that we will have a BUTLER, after his extremely effective four 25th reunion at homecoming in '73, and we years as president, reluctantly stepped down. will have a chunk of the Boathouse for our For those who have worked with Dee, we party on that occasion. know how assiduous he has been in furthering the class association. .K^ a token for his In a recent issue I ran a list of class COs efforts, he was presented with a nautical as ferreted out by my Pentagon spy, Pete motif desk set which included a clock, therGOLDMAN. I have since been informed by Bing SISSON, that the list was deficient, mometer and pen set. Dee, that pen is to pointing out that Kenny W I L S O N is CO of write to the class secretary and keep him up to date on your activities. the shipyard at Pearl.

During the course of the weekend, the folWell, yesterday, the 9th of November, there was a DC luncheon at O'Donnell's, lowing were seen at one or more of the functions : who continue to put up with us in spite of the Aalyson, Agnew, Alderman, Altman, Barvagaries of attendance. We do lend class to the place, and that's worth plenty. They row, Bauman, Benoit, Boughton, Brady, aren't forgetting that. Let me announce here Bryant, Bulmer, Burr, Butler, Butler, Calthat the next luncheon will be on 11 Janulaghan, Carver, Clements, Coburn, Cobb, ary at 1130 for drink(s) and 1215 lunch, Cook, Counts, Culwell, Danis, Davis, DobO'Donnell's, and LADIES I N V I T E D . Don't son, Donahue, Donlon, Donoher, Eustace, miss it. Present at this last bash were LansDotson, Foster, Garibaldi, Glickman, Goldden (president), Wellons, Don Ross, Bran- berg, Grabowsky, Hammann, Hammer, son, Carruth, Dealey, Hemmis, Howie Kay Harding, Hickey, Horan, Jepson, Jones, and Newt Key, Ghormley, Chew, Howard Josephson, Juncker, Kilcline, King, Klein, Crosby, Gregory, Galbraith, and Sisson.

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Heard from Dick S H E P P E . He is now President of Coastal Engineering Industries in Rockland, Me., a small manufacturing company that caters primarily to the whims of commercial fishermen, lobstermen, the yachting trade and things like that. Another press release from 20th Century Fox. Dennis STANFILL, President, has been elevated to the post of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. If he keeps up this promotion rate, Dennis will find himself outside the doors pretty soon. Also from the West Coast, Ultronic Systems Corporation announced that Bob W H I T E was salesman of the month (April) for northern (California. Bob wanted to pass on to his former roommates, Bill BOURNE and Louis BRANCH, that he is alive and well and living at 1835 Vallejo St., San Francisco, Ca. For his efforts while serving as project manager for anti-ship missile defense project with the Naval Ordnance System Command from Sept. '69 to June '71, Bob WALTERS was awarded the Legion of Merit. Bob is currently attending the Air War College at Maxwell AFB. From Lancaster, Ca., Harry MEYER reports he is still involved with flight testing the Lockheed "Tristar." He also wanted some help on locating a Blue and Colder in his area as Harry has a hot prospect. Incidentally, Harry, you can tell your son, the ETRS in the ORISKANY, that his new skipper will be John C BARROW, as John has orders from the OGDEN to it now. Others on the move. Reid S T R I N G F E L L O W has orders

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MARQUARDT will be leaving as CO of the Seabee Center, Davisville, R. I. and going to USNA. Congratulations to Bill B E N N E T T on his selection to captain.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA Jack B E N O I T took over at the November meeting and has things on the move.

The first order of business was the election of a vice-president. Warren VOSSELER, who had been sick and is back in battery again, was replaced by John F. BARROW after a unanimous vote of confidence by the group. Other things mentioned as for future events. Dark Ages party in February and maybe two barge trips this year, one in the spring, and one later on. Really looking forward and just throwing feelers out. Jack is SHIPMATE

loc)king for helpers to start on the 25th reunion. Yes there will be one, so think big.

Those in attendance were: Albers (heard from John Alvis and Nickey Gussow), Barrow, Bartholomew, Bauman, Harry Bryant, J. D. Butler, Callaghan (heard from Chip Higgins when he was in town from C I N C P A C ) , Draim, Hammer, Kilcline, Knoizen, Walt Kraus, Steve Krause, Andy Nelson, Parr (left the next day to go home to California), Reid, Scott, Speckart and myself.

Ted H A M M E R brought along a stand-in for Bill MYERS, who is expected in town shortly. It happened to be Bill's cousin, Ned Ganley. Come back again Ned and bring Bill the next time.

Pres: Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John Thomas Coughlin, USN 7416 Churchill Rd. McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 35.5

Homecoming weekend was a fine success.

The Friday night dinner-dance was well attended as was the football game on Saturday.

The game was tremendous and when that touchdown was scored in the last 23 seconds, we even forgot the rain. Saturday evening the class party was held at the Hospitality House in Washington, D.C John BRICK and Jim K E N N E D Y did a grand job in making the arrangements. A fine evening was enjoyed by: Ron and Nancy Andresen, Corky and Ruth Angleman, Bob and Frances Bisselle, Ray and Helen Bowers, John and Carolyn Brick, Fran and Mary Carter, Walt and Judy Clarke, John and Mary Coughlin, Bill and Barbara Demers, Sam and Emily Doak, Don and Bev Fraasa, Dick and Shirley Fo.x, Bill and Ede Grimm, Bill and Sye Grigg, Ed and Carol Grunwald, Earl Halpern, Roy and Velura Highberg, Bob and Marilyn Hoffman, Don and Violet Jarrell, Wayne and Dorothy Jensen, Cecil and Thea Kempf, Ron and Peggy Kelly, Jim and Jeanne Kennedy, Bill and Carol Kiehl, Stan and Charlotte Krohn, Ward and Mary Lasley, Bud and Marilyn Lockwood, Jim and Nancy Lynn, Dick and Dot Martin, Gayle May, Ed and Jackie Mendel, John and Fran McNally, Lee and Joe Monnis, Bob and Char Monroe, Stan and June Neander, Dick and Fran Powell, Sam and Jody Powell, Andy and Nancy Pullar, Frank and Elaine Roth, Phil and Betsy Ryan, Don and Joyce Sattler, George and Thais Seeley, Dick Sheridan, Bob and Margy Shultz, Wayne and Liz Smith, Dave and Pam Space, Ted and Donna Speaker, Fred and Nancy Terrell, Marsh and Dorothy Treado, Bill and Betty Whittle and Bill and Jane Taylor.

Received a note from Roy SNYDER who is now well established in his new billet as CO of the U.S. Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Me. I am sure that both Ann and he will enjoy that fine Maine area.

The October luncheon was attended by Corky Angleman, Bill Demers, Don Stull, Tom Anderson, Don Jarrell, Bill Simons, Sam Doak, Walt Flint, Art Pleasants, John McNally, Alex Grosvenor and Tom Ross.

Corky ANGLEMAN reported that Bob O L I V E R had retired in September. Didn't get the details of his plans.

Chuck MULL dropped by the office on a recent visit to Washington to report all is well in Charleston. Chuck saw Bill WAGNER who is en route to become the CO of the Public Works Center at Subic Bay. The family was to accompany Bill except for their oldest daughter who is a freshman at the U. of Colorado.

Bill M A R T I N dropped a note when sending along his dues. Bill has just relieved as JANUARY,

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CO of Naval Security Group Activity, Edzell, Scotland. Bill pointed out he is well pleased with both the job and the location.

In addition, he noted the engagement of his daughter, Betsy, was recently announced.

Betsy is a sophomore at the U. of California at San Diego and a summer wedding is planned. The Martins' address is NSGA, F P O New York NY 09518.

Bill S H A R P E dropped a line to fill us in on his activities. Bill retired in July 1970 and worked in the Washington area until August of this year where the family moved to St. Paul, Mn. Bill is employed by the Univac Division of Sperry Rand as a system design engineer. Bill notes that the "rumor," now several years old, that he is married is correct. The Sharpes' address is 138S High Site Dr., Apt. 316, St. Paul, Mn. S5121.

Thanks, Bill.

Red F A H S has been elected as general partner of the brokerage firm of Hornblower and Weeks-Hemphill, Noyes. Red and his family reside in New York City.

Received a fine note from Jim LISANBY who is Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Ms. Jim's letter was most interesting: "Lest others forget, we sit here in Pascagoula watching the Navy of the future rise around us. That includes four AE's, three SSNS, five LHAS and—SO of the new Spruance destroyers as well. These ships are still in the design phase, of course, but stand to put the muscle back in the fleet that our W W I I tin cans have lost.

"The editorial 'we' still includes three members of the Class of 'SO, Davis Webb in my office and Frank Perry working for the contractor on the nuclear end of the business. Other than our class, we could have quite an active alumni chapter with so many retirees recently employed by Litton. At least they seem to recognize a good source of talent." Thanks, Jim, for the note and the dues.

Phil CONLEY has reported as Vice Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, Ca. Phil has recently returned from a Vietnam tour where he was Seventh Air Force operations support director at Tan Son Nhut Airfield.

John BRICK sent along the list of people who sent dues: Bill W H I T T L E , Stan KROHN, Dutch ROYAL, Bob MONROE, and Harry HUSSMAN. You guys are great but how about sending along a note next time? Did pick up a few addresses: Royals, 1925 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201; Bob Monroe, 6104 Cromwell Dr., Washington, DC 20016; Harry Hussmann, III, 4017 Las Vegas Dr., El Paso, TX 79902.

The Washington area gals gathered at the Diamond Head Restaurant this past month.

Arrangements were made by Mary Lasley and Janet Cunningham. Others attending were Jane Neander, Velura Highberg, Dorothy Jensen, Mary Coughlin, Roz Forbes, Elaine Roth, Fran McNally, Joyce Sattler, Pat Carr, Margie Shultz, Pam Space, Marg (iassilly, Kathy Young, Barbara Demers, Edie Grimm, Marilyn Hoffman, Liz Smith, and Emily Doaks.

Pres: Cdr. Ward W. Degroot, I I I , (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. B. I. Meader 5609 South 5th St. Arlington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 34.5

This past October, the MEADER family lost a very lovely lady whom many members of the class of '51 will remember well : my wife's mother, Louise Bragdon Bivens. Mrs. Bivens, wife of retired Navy Capt. William

J. Bivens, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 25 October of a heart attack following surgery. Carol and I are very appreciative of the many expressions of sympathy sent us by 'Slers, particularly those who remernbered Mrs. Bivens as the gracious hostess in whose home they were entertained in Newport during our midshipman days.

Just before putting this column in the smooth for transmission to Shipmate, I received a press release from Saigon which I will abridge and insert right here. Capt.

Warren Gene S T E V E N S (CEC) received a gold star in lieu of a second Navy Commendation Medal for meritorious service while on the staff of CINCUSNAVEUR from June 1968 to June 1971. Warren is again on duty in Vietnam where he previously served from 1967 to 1968.

Well, the midshipmen really came through on the occasion of homecoming, and gave the old grads something to cheer about. They came from behind to upset the heavily favored Duke Blue Devils 15-14. Because of the gala 1951 twentieth reunion celebration held in Annapolis the preceding month—and previously reported in this column—the turnout for homecoming was rather small, but noisy. The Elks Club was the scene of a joyous gathering which later moved on to Lowell STOCKDALE's for mopping up operations. Those present included the Rigsbees, the Doerings, the Benjovskis, the Utterbacks, Ashby Reardon, Reese Belk, the Leppins, the McCarthys, the Kollmorgens, the O'Tooles, and the Olsons. The most distant traveler for homecoming was Bill J O H N S O N , who came from Los Angeles where he is with the Air Force Air Space Systems Command.

Recent arrivals in the Washington area are Bill MARIN who is in BUPERS, Dick STANLEY who is with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Glen BREWER at DSSP. Here are a couple of Washington assignments of interest: Capt. Paul TOMB is now Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management; and Bob S W A R T has been elevated to GS-16 (that's supergrade) and is Director of Plans and Programs for PM-2. I don't think Bob would mind my telling how he and his lovely wife Evelyn went out to buy a Siamese goldfish to put in a large brandy snifter which would serve as a decoration for their new home in Alexandria. The salesmanship at the pet shop must have been something, because the Swarts came home with a Norwegian Elkhound instead of the Siamese goldfish. Bob says the dog won't even fit in the brandy snifter.

20th reunion guests, A d m . a n d Mrs. Pirie

Enthusiasm over the outstanding 20th reunion celebration last September is still very much in evidence. Although the passage of time is rapidly making that great event less than a "news event," I think the accompanying photograph of Admiral and Mrs. Pirie, who were among our most honored 59

guests, is worth printing. The Admiral wrote to express his pleasure in taking part in our celebration.

The next big event in the Washington area will be the Annual Winter Ball next month.

We hope to attract a large number of outof-towners to this important 1951 event, so make a note of the date and drop me a line to indicate if you would like to make a reservation (you will be billed later). Here's the dope:

berg. Bob Jacob, John Jeffries, Curt Karvala, Doane Kiechel, Ned King, Ted Kosmela, Doug Lockwood, Jerry Malament, Tim Mullane, Art McCollum, Bob McKee, Doug Murphy, Jim Quinn, Jerry Rapkin, Pete Roane, Ed Sabec, Jim Sagerholm, Dick Scott, Don Simons, Jim Thomas, Curt Wakeman, Bob Washington, Phil Duckett, Jim Sell, Jim Troutman, Gene Avallone, Lou McMillan, Hal Hester, "Doc" Collins, Roy Jordan, Ed Sebes, and all you other loyal 'S2ers who attended but whose names I haven't gathered. Phil Duckett reported that there were about 60 classmates at the alumni Class of 1951 Annual Winter Ball dinner/party on Friday night and about 100 at the '52 party on Saturday night—great Date: 26 February 1972 turnout!

Place: Officers' Club, Washington Navy Yard I've had a request about replacing a lost class ring so I think it's a good idea to pubDress: Formal lish Herff-Jones' address from time to time Time: Open Bar at 1830, Dinner at 2000 so you can contact them directly. It is HerffJones, 1411 North Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46207.

Last November, a large group of parents LCol. Bob BOWSER, USMC, is now in and friends of St. Stephen's School for Boys gathered to hear Dr. Werner von Braun, Okinawa with the Srd Marine Division. It's one of the parents, speak at a fund-raising Hq. 12th Marines, Srd Mar Div FMF, FPO, dinner. Three other parents were Bruce San Francisco, CA 96602.

Cdr. Dick P O H L I currently with CARDIV MEADER, Jim BACON and Mike P A T 3 Staff will report to OpNav (OP-09BA) TEN. in January.

At the November meeting of the First LCol. Jim BRICKEL, USAF, lives in Tuesday Club ('51 luncheon gathering at the Flagship on the first Tuesday of each Alaska for awhile: 4-SOS Williwaw Way, A P O Seattle, W A 98742. month). Gene DOERING suggested that if the class is interested, the time is none too Cdr. Ron CAMPBELL, formerly in Bu early to begin work on a 25 Year Book. You Pers as C-33, has moved his offices to may remember that the excellent job done by USNA. Ron "heads up" the Naval Academy a dedicated group of classmates over a two- Branch for BuPers but has his offices right year period produced the 10 Year Book. here in Leahy Hall. Welcome aboard, Ron! The proposed effort would be even greater Heard today from Bob CONNELLY's and more time-consuming. If you like the mother that Bob will have another year in idea (or if you don't!), how about dropping Norfolk. Bob's mom lives in Annapolis so me a line? One suggestion which would facil- we see her now and then. itate the collation of data would be the estabCdr. R. R. (Dick) HEDGES is CO of lishment of regional editors. Are there any VP-31, the P-3 RAG at NAS Moffett Field. volunteers ?

Bill H I P P L E is still at the U. of Texas and will finish his course of study in May— Pres: Cdr. N. F. Stein, USN expects to go to Washington in the summer.

Sec'y, Cdr. Zug Zastrow, USN Physical Education Dept.

Ned and Clara KING have finally come USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 east. Ned is in Washington helping "square Percent Members: 2 9 things away"—their address is 5512 Lorraine Dr., Camp Springs, MD 20031.

Greetings and a Happy New Year to all our classmates and friends. This is our 20th Al L O P O S E R checked in from the USS year and the plans are rolling along for the JOHN ADAMS—said he couldn't make home20th reunion on homecoming weekend. We'd coming '71 but will try for '72. like to see everyone here so mark the week Bob MICHAELS said the same—that is, of 30 September 1972 on your calendar and if he can persuade the local school board to plan ahead—it's only nine months away. I allow the Naval Science Instructor to take am sorry that I missed seeing so many of you at homecoming this year. I had to be a few days of leave.

John M I T C H E L L is now on COMNAV away from the Academy that weekend due to death in the family. Also thanks to all of AIRPAC Staff at NAS North Island. you from me and my wife Junette for sendLCol. Bruce MORRIN, USAF, reports ing and signing the thoughtful "get well" in from the Congo—his address is U. S. card—Zug. Military Mission ( C O M I S H ) A P O , NY Phil DUCKETT, who so ably handled the 09662.

Eddie PALUSO couldn't make homecomhomecoming affair for us, said it was a smashing success. We hope that everyone ing because he was busy electioneering for enjoyed it—we know that you enjoyed the the post of County Commissioner up there 15-14 victory over Duke. Looking over the in Charleroi, Pa. if I can find out the results notes it appears that Joe P O R T N E Y , the of the election, I'll put them in a later paraManager of Marketing Administration for graph. Good luck, Eddie. I forgot to send Litton Industries, travelled the farthest to in my absentee ballot for a real politician ! attend—from L.A. The second longest travThanks again to Phil D U C K E T T for the eller was LCol. George "Hork" DIMON homecoming arrangements. Phil has the from Albuquerque, N.M. honor of being the 'S2er coming the shortest From all the records I can put together distance to the party—he lives the closest to the Alumni House—that is, if Gate # 4 is those attending homecoming, or a portion of it, were Dave Ackerson, Joe Portney, "Hork" open. If not, the honor goes to Jim Q U I N N Dimon, Vince Argiro, Tim Mullane, John who lives on Prince George Street.

"Pete" R O A N E is back in the area. He's Beecher, "Cy" Blanton, George Brown, Ron Campbell, Bob Connelly, Lee Ebbert, John the Terrier Weapons System Manager in NAVORD—2414 Stirrup Ln., Alexandria, Eshman, Barry Falgoust, Jim Fischer, Jean Fitts, Scott Gray, Ron Hattin, Swede Hed- VA 22308. I haven't seen Pete since he gave 60

me a tour of the 16" guns in the NEW JERSEV in 1968.

Ed SABEC is now Cdr., U S N ( R e t ) , and is working for Fairfax, Va., county.

Anyone interested in a job—your class secretary's position will be open in June when Zug will be leaving USNA. Phil Duckett did such an outstanding job that the bill for the homecoming party got sent to "Hork" Dimon (was the 1970 chairman) way out there in Albuquerque, N. M. "Hork" flew in for the affair and must have told somebody he wanted to pick up the tab! Hork is stationed at the Air Force Weapons Lab—he said that Albuquerque is different—everyone has been sick, but the view from the patio is great. We hope that things are better in Albuquerque with the Dimons !

Cdr. Harvey GRAY will soon be transferring from OpNav to FAW-2 in Hawaii.

Cdr. Charlie BROWN is due to report to OpNav from the U S S GUAM.

Anyone interested in information on the POW-MIA bracelets? The bracelets honor the man lost or missing, have his name inscribed and include the day he was lost. For more information drop Zug a line or write directly to Midn. D. G. Musmanno, 8th Company, Bancroft Hall, USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402.

VAdm. James Calvert, USN, the Superintendent, has written to Ron CAMPBELL our class treasurer, conveying his personal appreciation to our class for our $100 donation to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund.

Cal C H A M P L I N dropped in the other day to say hello—his son was down to USNA for a physical exam as an applicant for the class of '76. Cal is owner and president of the Strong Steel Foundry Company in Buffalo, N.Y. Capt. Jim LOVELL, the astronaut who is Deputy Director of the Science and Applications Directorate of NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center, has been elected president of his class at the Harvard Business School where he is enrolled in the Advanced Management Program. He has been studying there since 12 September. As Deputy Director for Science and Applications, he is now responsible for coordinating all the science activities associated with manned spaceflight, especially the lunar sample investigations.

LCol. K. L. H E S T E R has arrived for duty at L. G. Hanscom Field. Ma. He is a staff development engineer with a unit of the Air Force Logistics Command. He previously served at Robins AFB, Ga. and in Vietnam.

Here's a quote from a recent letter, "I guess the class hasn't caught up with our move yet." The class has no way to "catch up" with your move unless you inform us.

We need our classmates to "catch us up" with their new addresses. Another classmate complained of late delivery of the homecoming info letter—but he had never informed the class secretary or the Alumni Association of his address change.

Had a nice letter from class president.

Red S T E I N . He is presently COMSUBDIV

31 in San Diego. Red admits he's done very little on class matters out there, but is gathering information to get started after he returns from a December trip to Pearl Harbor. Red, rest easy, Doug Lockwood and his committee have the 20th year reunion plans well in hand.

In case you're interested, our class has about 245 life and annual memberships in the Alumni Association. That's about onethird of the class receiving Shipmate and SHIPMATE

keeping up-to-date on the class. Academy, and alumni news. Although 245 is a respectable number, we'd like to see this number increase—as the years go by I believe we want to continue to be known as a class that "makes things happen." We can only do this by keeping informed on class/alumni matters and Shipmate is the vehicle for that.

In addition, it's the only way to follow the lives of many of your classmates.

Cdr. Joe S T A N L E Y has orders from CARDIV 6 to NAAS, Moffett Field.

LCol. Tom GRIFFIN, USMC, is now a student at the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. LCol. Paul LINDSAY, USMC, is a student at the Naval W a r College at Newport, R.I. Lawrence H . CLARKE, Jr., has been appointed supervisor of materials and production control in the photocheinicals division at Kodak Park. Clarke joined Eastman Kodak Company in 1955. He has been a senior engineer for development in the powder and solution departments. Clarke and his wife Lorraine live at 147 Nob Hill, Irondequoit, N. Y. They have two children.

Rand. Doug LOCKWOOD is the Eastern Regional Sales Mgr. for Bendix in Wash., D.C. From astronauts, bank presidents, professors, heads of university departments, teachers, lawyers, CIAs and officers of our Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, I think you all agree that '52 is a class to be proud of— I'm proud that I'm a member. See you next month.

Pres: Cdr. Roger G. Booth, USN Sec'y, John W . Davison, Jr. 158 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg, VA 22075 Percent Members: 25

man there. I don't know which is more remarkable, the smallness of the world (although Joe kept popping up all over the Orient where I least expected him) or the fact that so many years have passed so soon.

Pres: M a j . Clyde D. Dean, USMC Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN OSD/ARPA R and D Center APO San Francisco, CA 96346 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. John E. Wells 810 Monroe Apt. T-3 Annapolis, MD 21403 Percent Members: 25

Ahoy, maties, once again from quaint Annapolis where the huge deluge of mail describing class goings-on about the old orb Well, the homecoming game was exciting has me constantly on the lookout for just more than somewhat, with a very satisfactory the proper sized tea-cup in which to store outcome. Afterward, the class adjourned to it prior to preparing the column. Everybody the usual site, next door at the Annapolis short of stamps, are they?

Elks Club, for an appropriate celebration.

Homecoming was well attended, very Thanks and praise go this year to Moose GURNSEY, who handled the arrangements, much so, and dinner, victory over Duke and with support from Roger BOOTH, There the annual blast at the Fleet Reserve Club was a good turnout this year, as there usually were superb. Friday evening's reception in Dahlgren saw the old Alumni packed into is ; but talk of the 20th raises hopes of a really good showing. Now is the time for us to the stacking swivels, far beyond that capacity start organizing, and some plans are already for comfort, convenience and, well, even of breathing. It would appear that this event beginning to be voiced.

Tom T H A M M is Engineering Officer would have to be moved in future years to Jim W A L K E R reminded us that he is somewhere that can accommodate such a at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Ernie SCHULTZ is at Norton AFB, Ca. George now proprietor of the Gaslight Restaurant, gathering. A wonderful turnout by the class PRICE is Deputy Director of the Air Weap- and Lounge in Springfield, Vt., and expects —good cross section—especially by the Maons Surv and Control System program at anyone passing close to stop to enjoy the rines and also those on duty in the D. C area. BRAVO ZULU to the Annapolis gang Hanscom Field, Bedford, Ma. "Fox Char- hospitality of the house. lie" J O H N S O N is CO of the U S S GRAY. In August, Don CANNELL took com- who organized such a wonderful party.

Jim ORGAN is on COMSUBRON Four Staff mand of U S S PAUL at her commissioning The following letter was received from in Charleston. Harry S P E N C E R is in the at Boston Naval Shipyard. The ship is BGen. Harry N. Lyon, USMC (Ret.), USS FULTON. Bob S W A L L E Y is a Project named for the late Medal of Honor Winner, class of '25 : "You may be able to assist a Engineer for AMF, Inc. Jim MADIGAN is Lance Corporal Joe C Paul. After her out- venture here (in Monterey) in which I am CO of the N A V C O M U N I T in London, fitting, she will be homeported in Newport, much interested: filling up missing years in R.I. George T R O F F E R is in D. C (NavShips the collection of Lucky Bags from USNA at SysCom). Dan K E R S H A W retired to As CO, Harry BERGBAUER presided the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, North Kingston, R. I., in August. Joe GAG- over a "full power" cake cutting on the CA 93940.

L I A R D O is on C I N C P A C F L T Staff in mess decks of FARRAGUT to celebrate the "The yearbook for the class of '54 is one Hawaii. W. A. S M I T H is at F. E. Warren Engineering Department's overcoming major of the few missing in the Buckley Room at AFB, Wy. Bruce G.AIR is Repair Supt at problems, culminated by an official speed of the library there. If I may assist in any way Hunters Point, NSYD. Glen LENOX is 54 knots in a successful full power trial. please advise me, or you may prefer to Commander Car Air Wing 14. Bob SUTPete CONRAD was up from beneath the contact the library direct. In any case, thanks LEY is in Guam. Doug H A I G H is with for your consideration and help." the Defense Intelligence Agency in D. C seas to take command of ROBERT L . WILSON back in May. Anyone care to donate one of their extra Bryce B R A D S H A W is with the Naval Material Command in Washington. Larry In June, Webb Del TRAMMEL received copies ?

HICKS and Bill W Y A T T are in BuPers. the M B A degree from Harvard Business We received the following from Evelyn Joe MARKUM is an instructor at West Schcxil.

Tatum, widow of Frank TATUM : "My beValley College in Saratoga, Ca. Bill P I K E The Doctorate in Business Administration loved husband, Frank Tatum, was a 1954 is a vice president of Morgan Guaranty was conferred on Bob LUCAS by the U. graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy. I Trust Company in New York. Hugh BEN- of Colorado in September. thought I should let the Alumni Association T O N is on C I N C P A C F L T Staff in Hawaii. know that Frank passed away very suddenly At homecoming, and subsequently, Tony of a heart attack on Nov. 26, 1970, in AlBill EDDY is the Admin. Officer for SuperMILLER has been singing Pat's praises. It meria, Spain. He was laid to rest at Harmony visor of Shipbuilding in Groton, Ct. Morris seems that he offered to buy her a mink coat Cemetery in Richland, Ga., on December 12, POLLAK is at the Fleet Computer Pro. . . of her choice . . . if she could lower her 1970. His sudden passing was a great shock gramming Center at Dam Neck, Va. John golf handicap from a 22 to a 17 in the course and terrible loss to me. Frank was a kind PAULK is a Ph.D. and Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Mississippi of the season just ending. Brave man . . . and wonderful man and I am sure that his she did . . . and he did. Never, says Tony, friends and classmates will also be very State University. Dick D E N F E L D is in underestimate the power of a woman, espe- shocked and saddened to hear of his unVietnam with the 18th Special Ops Sq. Karl F R I E D M A N is a CPA. Dick M O N O P O L I cially with a mink coat in view. Don and timely death. is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Jane C H R I S T E N S E N joined the Millers at "Frank and I both were very much lookthe U. of Ma. Maurice E N D E R L E works their club's member-guest husband and wife ing forward to the 1969 class reunion and tournament, where the team scored second for himself out there in sunny California. had made all necessary plans to attend but Chuck F E D E R I C O is at Guantanamo Bay lowest gross score. his mother passed away, also very suddenly, Remember standing as plebes on the upper on October 23rd and so we were not able as the Repair Officer in the Ship Repair Dept. John WOODW.-^RD is an attorney level at Dahlgren Hall, waiting for your to attend. in Jesup, Ga. Bill ZOBEL is CO of the firstie to bring his drag up and introduce "Come time for the next class reunion I CBC Unit in Gulfport. Ms. John E S H M A N her ? I was reliving the experience with lives in Annapolis and works in D.C. Jack another couple while watching number one felt sure that the Alumni Association and S H E E H A N is president of Corhart Refrac- daughter at her first tea fight (that's where all of Frank's classmates would like to know whatever became of that fine Southern tories in Louisville, Ky. Ed S H I V E R is they have 'em now) when my companion an attorney-at-Iaw in San Francisco. C C commented that of the homecoming signs Gentleman, Edgar Franklin Tatum, Jr." McDONALD is a special agent for Occi- still stacked there '53 was on top (where And indeed we did, Evelyn. For some else?). This would be of little note, except reason, we hadn't been aware of Frank's passdental Life Insurance Co. in Germany. Jack McKINLEY is at Norton AFB, Ca., as that the plebe from the juice gang standing ing and we were all saddened by the knowlProcurement Branch Chief-Guidance and there heard us and asked if I, sir, was from edge of the loss. Evelyn resides at 205 Date Propulsion-Minuteman S P O . Dick MORA- 'S3, sir, because, sir, so also was his father, Palm Dr., Lake Park, F L 33403, and if anyVEC is with the Univac Division of Sperry sir. Joe T H O M A S , you've got a fine young one is in that area, please call and extend JANUARY,

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our respects as well as a personal invitation to Evelyn to join us next (or any) year for the annual class party.

LCol. Charles N. D. S M I T H has assumed the position of deputy director, command and control headquarters. Seventh Air Force, Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam.

Charles H. R O U S H is due congratulations. He received his Doctor of Business Administration degree from Harvard on 17 June 1971. Permission is therefore granted for him to make sandwiches!

When there was a change of command last June of the Marine Reconnaissance Squadron (VMCJ-1) at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, a leading national aerospace publication asked the question: Remember Steve EISENHAUER? Joee ZABLE is planning a party in Newport and Greggs W H E E L E R one in Pearl Harbor. Everybody in those two areas contact them and attend.

Pres: Cdr. Olio A. ZIpf, USN Sec'y, Cdr. B. A. White, USN 4304 Kingston Dr. Annandale, VA 22152 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Charles F. Gerhan, Jr., USN Chairman, Aerospace Engineering Dept.

USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 22

WASHINGTON/ANNAPOLIS CHAPTER Homecoming was a gala affair from the P-rade Friday through a breathtaking victory over Duke Saturday afternoon, terminating in a most enjoyable dinner-dance at Andrews AFB that evening. The tailgate party before and after the game was highlighted by a compass-reading lecture from Dick MORGAN to the few who had difficulty in locating the correct northeast corner of west parking. The dinner at Andrews was emceed by Ace DAVIS, 'SS's own Bob Hope.

Wave and Anne GRAHAM traveled the longest distance of any of the out-of-towners.

Wave, in addition to teaching at Georgia Tech, is vice president of Technical Analysis Corp. of Atlanta. Dave and Jane REYNOLDS came all the way from Boston. Norfolk was represented by Bob and Esther GALVIN and Frank and Gwen FARING. John and Debbie ADAMS, just completing a tour in Athens, Greece, arrived from Camp Lejeune, Second Marine Division. To all of those guys and gals who worked to make the weekend such a success, a beautiful job! Thanks.

From the Raytheon Company comes word of the appointment of Harold B. CRUTCHFIELD, Jr., to manager of product marketing for Raytheon's Semi-conductor Division.

Receiving his Master's degree in electrical engineering from the U. of Santa Clara, Hal and Eileen live in Saratoga, Ca., with their two children, Terri 11, and Harold III 9.

Congratulations to Cdr. Donald H. LILIE N T H A L . Don, currently a project officer at the Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, recently was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for establishing eight new world flight records. Flying a P-3C "Orion" in January 1971 from NAS Atsugi, Japan, to the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River, Md., a 6,8S7-statute-mile great circle route, in 15 hours and 21 minutes, he broke a Soviet Union record of 4,761 statute miles set in 1967. The other records included four new rate-of-climb records, maximum altitude in horizontal flight (45,018 feet) and maximum speed. The aircraft Don flew was a standard production model with no fuel or engine modification, the configuration 62

Don Lilienthal (center) is flanked by the certificates which officially confirm eight world records he now holds. He received eight Diplomes de Record from the Federation A e r o n o u t i q u e Internationale a n d eight certificates of record from the National Aeronautic Association.

MGen. Brooke E. A l l e n , USAF (Ret.), left, a n d RAdm. Thomas R. M c C l e l l a n presented the a w a r d s .

identical to that used by P-3C ASW squadrons.

To all you folks outside the Washington/ Annapolis area, how about sending us notes on your new jobs and kids.

Chmn. Exec. Com.: Cdr. D. E. Lindquisl, USN Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. David Shelso, USN Box 1926, Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 24

H. J. DOEBLER, of East Lyme, a member of the Systems Analysis Staff at the New London Laboratory of the Naval Underwater Systems Center, has received the Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contributions while serving as laboratory representative to the U. S. Sixth Fleet in Naples, Italy.

H. J . Doebler

The award was presented by Adm. Charbonnet, who remarked that since reporting to the Command two years ago, Mr. Doebler had made significant and tangible contributions to the improvement of anti-submarine warfare efforts in the Mediterranean. Citing a list of 11 formal documents, as well as numerous messages Mr. Doebler authored, Adm. Charbonnet noted that his major accomplishment was in evolving new tactics for sonar employment in a relatively unfamiliar environment, and where almost no precedent existed.

Harry and his wife Marie live in East Lyme along with their three children, Carl, Sarah and John.

As was predicted in the last Shipmate article the homecoming weekend was a huge success. The Friday evening party at USNA

was fun as usual with the added surprise that rolled turkey was replaced on the menu by an excellent roast beef dinner. Over 20 couples joined in the festivities. Saturday morning's tailgate party attracted even more and the group was ably led to the stadium

by Rog LYLE "wearing" a huge '56 weather balloon. It seems that the class seats were not satisfactory for Rog so he made company, balloon and all, with a group that held a total of 36 stars. Needless to say, the ornament Rog was wearing went in the air at the kick-off.

The Andrews party was outstanding and many thanks to the Washington chapter for their job. The turnout, rain and all, was terrific, over 150 were there and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Larry W H I T E reported that the class fund had reached its goal with less than 50 percent contributing.

The other 50 percent will be receiving a "cough-it-up" letter shortly. In addition, all outstanding memorial chairs have been paid for.

Pres: LCdr H. M. S. Gimber, I I I , USN Corr, Secy, Cdr U. R. Lamay, USN P.O. Box 835, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Percent Members: 27

W A S H I N G T O N AREA N E W S With all ballots in, counted and verified, the results can now be published. Your Washington chapter officers and class executive committee are comprised of the following: chairman—Dick TONER, U S A F ; vicechairman—Dave A. S M I T H (civilian) ; secretary—Jim SHAY, USN ; treasurer—Dave COOPER, U S N (incumbent) ; committee members—Bill MOHN, USAF; Dave MABRY, U S M C ; and Hank CONVERSE (civilian). To outgoing Chairman Walt MEUKOW, those assembled at the 23 October homecoming extended a well-earned standing round-of-applause. A well-done was also directed to Bill PALMER through whose efforts the class has a computer based address file. Your corresponding secretary also had some well-chosen remarks cast in his direction. I was so upset I didn't write a December column; however, I have since recovered and shall return the insult by continuing with this column for the foreseeable future.

The homecoming fete, earlier mentioned, was Walt MEUKOW's farewell gesture and was as well executed as his introductory bow last year. Attendance approximated 160 souls, all ready to celebrate the winning margin over Duke. Although no deliberate canvass was made for greatest distance travelled, I'd put money on Texas-based Don CROUCHER. Norfolk was well represented, and Commack, L. I., sent the Ron HALLs. Norm PROSSER, whose submarine USS AMBERJACK is overhauling in Philadelphia, was the surprise entry. In summary, it was a great reunion.

Note: If you are reading this column but did not receive a notice of homecoming it is because the Class Association does not have a current address for you. One hundred and sixteen notices stamped "return to sender" didn't find their way to the membership. Although a last minute reconciliation of the address listings with the USNA Alumni Association files may have helped reduce this number slightly, the primary input to their records comes from the various class records. How about a postcard update to give Jim SHAY something to do next month.

The annual Chapter/Executive Committee elections were reported above. Since this is the first column of 1972 it is prudent that S H I P M A T E

the interested membership of the class be aware that election of officers for the Association of the class of 1957 is scheduled for this calendar year. Briefly, the class charter provides for a notice of elections to be promulgated in July; nominations to be made by petition of at least 15 members of the Association and submitted to the Executive Committee by 1 November; the election is to be held in December. These schedules may sound a bit in the future and somewhat protracted, but the relative importance generally accorded to class affairs by the membership makes it imperative that if capable and energetic class leadership is to be provided, prospective nominees are going to have to be identified early, their concurrence obtained, and a sufficient number of supporting signatures obtained. It is also to be noted that although not restricted to the five-year ballot for officers, referendums may be submitted by the Executive Committee to the membership for a vote when presented to that Committee by a petition signed by at least 20 members.

To Barbara Bartocci—I apologize for the typographical misspelling of the last name which appeared in November's column.

Somewhere up there I'm sure John is saying, "It's okay once, Urb, but the next time, Pow." H E A R D FROM A N D S E E N Although not conforming precisely to the title of this section, the following is of class interest. A recent (October 1971) edition of the E. D. Officer Neivsletter carried a picture of-Bob R O S I T Z K E and a short description of his new billet as Head of the Manpower Requirements Section in Nav Ships.

Also pictured are Marion and Jim O'CONN E L L upon occasion of the award of Engineering Duty (E.D.) Dolphins to Jim by the Commander, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The E. D. Dolphins were earned

by Jim for performance in a host of submarine related assignments and completion of a relevant technical paper. Congratulations,

Jim. Among the people I had an opportunity to talk with at homecoming was George T H O M A S , now stationed at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. George and I reminisced over some of our pre-Academy exploits as members of U S N R Division 4-37 in Philadelphia. Subsequent to graduation George has spent considerable time in SAC. His current tour is his first removed from direct association with weapons ; he is getting his taste of base management which he has thus far concluded is not all that bad.

On recent trips to Portsmouth, N. H., and Puget Sound, Wa. Naval Shipyards, I had brief but enjoyable visits with "B. J." and Chuck A N D R E W S at the former location and with Gary SEDOR at the latter.

It is very refreshing to travel occasionally to places such as shipyards where there is real hardware, and where there are dedicated and talented people attempting to unravel the enigma of the many constraints, imposed by headquarters, in order to get the hardware to the operating forces.

Two phone calls and a promise of a faceto-face visit in the near future is all that I have heard recently from Ted ERIKSON. By the way, not having received any notarized protests as a result of earlier omissions, I intend to continue my past nonpractice of not reciting ad nauseam the list of party attendees. As in the past, however, my offer is reiterated—a list of attendees in return for a page or two of publishable news appropriate for this column.

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From Mini Brown: "After many years of non-correspondence I began to feel that Randy and I had dropped 'off the end of the trip-tik!' I enjoyed the November '57 column—more news than I've seen in moons.

"Randy and I spent a lovely three weeks, sans children, thanks to my parents, in Coronado while Randy attended the Vietnam Orientation Course at the Amphib Base. We didn't know that Jim and Vallerie Cox were in Coronado so missed seeing them. Randy has seen Jim in Saigon where they are now stationed. Val is living in Coronado while my address is 126 Neptune Ave., Ormond Beach, Fl. Randy left for RVN only two weeks ago, so it looks like a long year coming up.

"Hate to bring up the worn-out phrase that if any classmates should pass through, the welcome mat is out. But it's true, and I'd love a chance to see an occasional familiar face."

From Jim B E A T T Y : "Sorry Carol and I won't be able to make homecoming this year. Sounds like a real good time has been planned.

"We and our three children have been enjoying San Diego. I've just returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest so I'm not sure how accurate I am on classmates in San Diego. I am sure that John Howland, Charlie Noll, Dick Meaux, and Harry Yockey are assigned to this area as we all have submarine commands in Squadron Three. Gordy Lange will arrive sometime in the future in command of GUITTARO. Jim Pistotnik, Stan Severance and Jim Googe were here and may still be. Ted Erikson has recently arrived. Dale Hollabaugh is making a great effort to get our class organized in San Diego. Ty Brown is involved in recruiting in Los Angeles."

From Bob N E L S O N : "Cathy and I are unable to make the 1971 homecoming this year due to some prior personal commitments, but are looking forward to being with the class again next year at our ISth. "Please convey to our classmates that we would be most pleased to see, and extend all, the hospitalities to anyone passing through the New Jersey area."

And from Jim GALLAGHER: "Sorry we won't be able to make homecoming this year. It sounds like a real nice set up. We plan to come back for No. 15 next year!

Regards to all."

From reliable sources it is learned that Neil BATES and wife, Malinda, are currently in Norfolk where Neil is attending the Armed Forces Staff College.

AWARDS Maj. Fred FEDERICI, USAF, recently received three awards of the Air Medal, for aerial achievement in Vietnam, bringing to four his total of that award. The recent citations noted his service as a C-7A Caribou tactical airlift pilot on missions completed under hazardous conditions. He was especially cited for helping to evacuate refugees to a safe area after an enemy invasion. Fred is currently on duty as an assistant math prof at the U S A F Academy.

Maj. Fred T H O M A S was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his part in the modernization of the underground missile silos at Minot Air Force Base, N. D. The silos were updated from the Minuteman I ICBM to Minuteman III capability.

MOVREPTS James B. GASHO, Jr. to 4146 Salacia Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705

Cdr. R. A. P H I L L I P S , (SC) USN, to 99-132 Ohekani Loop, Aiea, HI 96701 Maj. Paul D. GOBER, US.A.F, to Eglin AFB, Fl. Note to readers—The Beattys' address: 3031 Marquette, San Diego, Ca.; the Nelsons' address: 567 Deal Parkway, West Allenhurst, NJ 07711; and the Gallaghers' address: 294 Cherry Dr., Centerville, OH 45459.

Pres: Cdr. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, LCdr Bob Harshberger, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent-Members: 2 6 . 5

The election results are in and Cdr. John P O I N D E X T E R is our new class president.

John is presently Administrative Aide to the Secretary of the Navy. He, Linda and their five boys, whose ages are 11 to less than one year, arrived in the Washington area last April. John came to his present billet from the USS LAWRENCE, where he served as Executive Officer. Our new president's' home address is 10 Barrington Fare, Rockville, Md. Our outgoing class president, Bruce BARTELS, sent the following message to the class from Cubi Point where he is completing his second deployment.

"I was most honored to serve as president for the past two years and wish the incoming president success in carrying out the many plans which will be formulated by our able Executive Committee. While in the Washington area I was able to work with the Executive Committee on projects we felt would enhance our class image throughout the Navy. The Executive Committee's goals have always been to serve the class. In order to achieve these goals full support is necessary. I would urge all classmates to provide this support in terms of dues and suggestions to the Committee. The pay back in concrete terms may seem small, however, I can guarantee you that the image of the class of '58 has never been better. Help to improve it even more. Best regards to all, Bruce Bartels."

The Executive Committee, as you probably know, is elected from those members serving in the Washington area. At the September area luncheon the following classmates were elected to the Committee: John Poindexter, Ralph Buck, Al Barbero, Pete Gatje, Bob Harshberger, Gary Roberts, Bob Vaughan, and Dick Woodley.

Homecoming turned out to be a resounding success this year, primarily as a result of the efforts of Pete GATJE and his lovely wife Janette. The Gatjes graciously opened their home for an after-game party that can only be described as great! Ninety-six people attended. The relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and that extra something produced by a stunning NAVY victory over D U K E made for a party that will be remembered for a long time to come. Some of the faces that appeared in the crowd were Bert Concklin, Frank Gamboa, Al Swanson, Gordy Schaaf, Bill Pendley, J. J. Seeberger, Smoky Willmarth, Frank Hasegawa and many others.

Before the game we tried a tailgate party in the stadium parking lot, and despite the light drizzle from time to time, about SO people showed up. We all rallied around the famous "class of '58 water tower," and at the beginning of the party those intrepid classmates from Annapolis hoisted our class banner atop the tower. This is the third year for hoisting the flag and we really stand high 63

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above all other classes when it comes to "showing the flag." Just to show what I mean, this is the second year we have made the Annapolis newspaper with a picture of the flag. Pete Gatje and Bill H O T A R D made the 180-foot climb to the top while George GALLAGHER, Jim DAVIS and Jim DALBERG handled the downhauls.

Once again I acted as "master of ceremonies."

In response to the homecoming mailing we received many notes from classmates unable to attend. Nils R U E C K E R T is attending the German Armed Force Staff College in Hamburg, Germany. For any classmate passing through his area, his phone number is 805420 (area code 0411). Brad STUMCKE has just reported to Naval Air Propulsion Center, Trenton, N. J., and is Director of the Aeronautical Engine Department. Darrell T R O U T M A N is Special Weapons Officer in the USS AMERICA. His collateral duty is PAO which, he says, on a Med cruise takes 90 percent of his time.

It is with deep regret that I must end this column on a somber note. I am sorry to have to inform the class of the death of Keith RASMUSSEN. Keith was killed in an aircraft accident while serving aboard USS MIDWAY in Sea of Japan.

Chmn. Exec. Com.: Geoffrey Cant Sec'y, LCdr. Martin Finerty, USN P.O. Box 1692, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 26

Pres: Mr. Henry A. Lawinsky Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez P.O. Box 7009, Austin, TX 78712 Percent Members: 30

FROM A U S T I N Last month I forgot to make note of a letter I received from Midshipman James M. Hines, who, as Co. Wardroom Pres. for the class of '72, wrote to inform us of the improvements that have been made in the 12th Co. wardroom with the allocation of $500 we made to them last year. He says: "Last spring and this fall has seen great change in the wardroom. Your class' $500 has gone far toward establishing it as one of the 64

nicest and most livable wardrooms in the Brigade. Simulated (fireproof) wood paneling now covers two bulkheads, with new blue paint on the others. A new carpet and the wood and stand for a permanent T V / bookshelf combination have been installed by the Co. duty carpenter." They purchased a new color T V in the fall of '70 through contributions from the first and second classes; they have acquired a new couch and chair through the comshaw efforts of their Co. Officer, Lt. Lawless (and I don't think James was being facetious) ; and they are now working on pictures and plaques to add to the semiprofessional environment of the wardroom. James thanks us for our sponsorship in behalf of the entire company.

I promised our classmates in Annapolis that the column this month would be theirs for coverage of homecoming news. I'd only like to add that I could not join the Alumni Assn. this year, and the editor of Shipmate was kind enough to place me on free-copy list for Shipmate (my personal thanks to him). And Angelo KARAMPELAS has asked me to include Bill COUNSUL's address and phone number, which are: Long Cove Rd., Box 268, R.D. 3, Gales Ferry, CT 18361; phone (203) 464-6168. Bill's the man to get in touch with for those of our classmates in the RI-CT area.

mention; however, if this is any indication of things to come, homecoming '72 should be one of the few great events in the history of our class.

Speaking of homecoming '72, the initial planning committee was formed in October to begin making arrangements for our tenth reunion. This committee consists of Larry FULTON, Tom DRAVOE, P. J. JONES Sal MARTINELLI, Minor CARTER and your secretary. Sometime around May volunteers from all over will be needed to staff, organize, and contribute to the half dozen or so committees necessary to the success of the weekend. Homecoming '72 will be on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 29, 30 Sept. and 1 Oct. 1972. By the time this article reaches you, a flyer should be in your possession outlining all details, such as housing, tickets, parties, and other pertinent data. It would be highly advisable that the response cards for motel and dinner-dance reservations be filled in and mailed back as quickly as possible so that we may adequately provide for the overflow crowd expected. In some likely event that you did not receive your flyer you can contact me at the address listed at the top of this article or call me at my home (301) 890-6678 or office (301) 5315711 and I will see that you receive all pertinent information.

MONTEREY A good turnout of '60 members was recorded at the October luncheon. The following evening Larry W A T E R M A N and his wife, Judy, hosted a party for classmates in the area and a good time was had by all.

Congratulations are in order for "Dr." Bob BOURKE who completed his Ph.D. in physical oceanography at Oregon State in September. Bob is now an assistant professor in the Oceanography Department here at NPS. Perry BENSON has completed his studies at N P S and departed for duty with NAVORD

PEOPLE AND HAPPENINGS My good friend Dick L I F E wrote to me during the last week of his third tour to Vietnam that he would be back in-country stationed in Washington by December. Dick has received orders to be the assistant naval attache in Moscow and will attend some 18 months of schooling before departing for that interesting assignment. He and Sandy are looking forward to this once in a career billet.

Jim HOLBROOK, a classmate that left us in youngster year, writes us from West Point that he has become an Army football fan except for their last game. Jim and his wife Elaine are living at the Point where Jim is assigned as an instructor in the foreign languages department. He is a Captain in the Army and received his Doctorate in Russian from George Washington University.

We look forward to seeing the Holbrooks at homecoming '72.

Another reminder that the summer is not far away is this picture of Ken DUCKW O R T H and Ron BELL taken in Miami.

Ron was visiting the Duckworths while on vacation from law school in Massachusetts.

Ken is in law school in Miami along with Jerry S C H R E I B E R and Dusty RHODES.

SYSCOM in Washington, D. C.

Congratulations to those early commander selectees from '60! At this point one wonders when the rest of us in the pack will be lucky enough to catch up with you "hot runners."

Pres: Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig, USN VA-115 FPO San Francisco, CA 96601 Percent Members: 26 Pres: Lt. John F. Hewitt, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Howard Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R W. R. Grace Clarksville, MD 21029 Percent Members: 29.5

When most of the country is in the throes of deep winter it's always good to remember what it was like in August. Soâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as promised me by Craig S T R A T T O N two months ago, I now have one picture from the First Annual Washington Area class of '62 Summer Picnic. Actually more than 40 persons attended but by the time the "photographer" got around to doing his thing only 15 people were willing or able to pose.

Homecoming 1971 was a great success from both the athletic and social aspects.

The class coaching and cheering section engineered that 15-14 victory over Duke and over 100 classmates and wives attended a little gathering at the Elks Club near the stadium. What started out to be a watering hole until the traffic cleared developed into a six-hour blast with more than six splinter groups departing to invade the local Annapolis eateries and some local classmates' homes. The list of attendees is too large to

Ken a n d Ron in M i a m i S H I P M A T E

Washington area summer picnic: (left to right) Barry Spofford, Don Coughlin, Al Marshall, Pete Duffy, Dove Clark, John Kelly, Dick Hayes, Jim Hitchborn, Mary Spofford, Phoebe Marshall, Nancy Sage, Lynne Clark, Julie Cleary, Helen Hitchborn and Danielle Stratton.

After the Navy-Miami game Neil and Peggy S A P P entertained Joan and Ken, along with Fran and Jerry and Dick and Joyce T A S H . They lamented the loss but looked forward to beating Duke the next weekend. Ken says palm tree country is great and anyone passing through should stop by. P.S. The Navy-Miami game is scheduled there in 1975.

Our last bit of correspondence this month comes from Jack H E R R I O T T who writes us from Arizona where he is attending school. Jack returned from his second incountry tour last spring and went to BUPERS and then school. He expects to be back in Washington for assignment shortly.

At the fifth reunion of the Swift Officers Association, an incorporated group of former PCF skipers in Vietnam, Jack was elected to the board of directors of this fine group.

Now that he has just finished paying off his life membership to the Alumni Association, Jack hopes Shipmate finds him quicker than it did in Vietnam !

That's the story for this month. Please take care of the preliminary business for homecoming as outlined in your flyers and watch this column monthly for more information and news concerning homecoming '72.

As always try in your own way to effect the release of our brave POWs. If you can offer any advice or assistance to their families at home, this would also be appreciated.

The time is NOW to bring these men home.

Pres: Lt. Joe Buslamente, USN Sec'y, Mr. Eli Dabich 543 Manor Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 Percent Members: 27.5

Homecoming has come and gone, but who can forget the game and parties that weekend? In the second half the team really looked like the old days and everyone cheered until they were hoarse. For a change, we won the game and the party. Speaking of the parties, the after-game cocktail party and dinner at Paul's Restaurant was a big success. People traveled from far and wide to "lift their glasses high" with old friends.

At the meeting after dinner, we voted to proceed with the ten-year book. This book will be more along the lines of a directory. Cost and time will be a factor in the project. We have volunteers from all but four companies to assist in the ten-year book. The representative from each company and their addresses (current, I hope) will be at the end of this article. What we would like to see is each classmate write his company representative and give his current location and short history of activities. The representatives will gather this information and then forward it to me when it is completed. This information will then be compiled and put into a ten-year book. I still need volunteers for the 9th, 10th, 21st and 24th companies. The idea of reserving a large block of rooms at a JANUARY,

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motel for the ten-year reunion was favorably voted on. This would make it easier for classmates who come from a distance to have a nice place to stay and have everyone stay at one central location. The scholarship idea was also favorably voted on.

New class officers are Joe BUSTAMENTE, president; Jim ECKERT, vice president; Eli DABICH, secretary; Rocky P R A T T , treasurer. New members of the Executive Committee are Larry ASTOR, Dan HITZELBERGER, Don MATHES, Vince GILROY and Tony WOMBLE. Well, that's about it for homecoming.

Would like to mention a little bit about everyone who was there but that would be impossible, but it was good seeing everyone again.

ODDS AND ENDS L E T T E R S Ronald Joseph W I L L S received the degree Master of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the U. of Delaware in May 1971. LCdr. Ted A. W I L L A N D T has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious service while serving as commanding

officer

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USS

PITKIN

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during combat support operations in Vietnam." In recent ceremonies, RAdm. Paul E. Pugh, Commander Naval Forces Marianas, made the presentation on behalf of Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet.

The citation read in part, ". . . Lt. Willandt's personal dedication, resolute professionalism and thorough knowledge of amphibious riverine operations served as an inspiration for the officers and men of the PITKIN

COUNTY. He

displayed exceptional

leadership while directing his ship in the execution of varied tasks associated with combat and combat support operations. . . ."

Ted is presently serving on Guam as Flag Secretary and Aide on RAdm. Pugh's staff.

LCdr. Coral V. S C H U F E L D T was presented the Navy League of M(3nterey Award for academic improvement during graduation ceremonies at the Naval Postgraduate School. Coral, who received his Master's degree in aeronautical engineering, was presented the award for the graduate student who most significantly showed improvement during his course of studies.

Coral went to the Postgraduate School in August 1969 after having served as a flight instructor at Cecil Field NAS, Jacksonville, Fl, Coral and his wife, Nancy, will next move to Alameda, Ca., where he will be assigned to VA-212 in the aircraft carrier USS

HANCOCK.

Capt. Birney T. P E A S E , USAF, has arrived for duty at Upper RAF Station, England. Birney, a civil engineering officer, is assigned to a unit of the U. S. Air Forces in Europe. He previously served at Cam Ranh Bay AB, Vietnam.

Joe STRASSER and Dick W Y T T E N BACH just finished their PG work, receiving

Joe Strosser and Dick Wyttenboch receiving their Ph.D.'s

Ph.D.s in Political Science this past June from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Spence J O H N S O N is still at Fletcher and intends also to obtain a Doctorate. He married a former Fletcher student, Andrea, and they now have Spence the fifth.

Joe and Barbara STRASSER added a third baby to their family while at Fletcher, a son named Andrew. Not to be outdone, Gwen and Dick added their second child, Deborah Dawn, to their family.

While in the Boston area, they saw Rich BYRNES and Henry BELL, both working for the same company which produces nuclear power plants for commercial use.

During the month of April, Gwen and Dick left the kids with relatives and traveled throughout Western Europe, driving through southern Germany, Switzerland, and over to Vienna. From Vienna, they flew to Rome, Paris, London and Amsterdam. While in London, they ran into Fern Sargent who was on her way to Holy Loch to meet her husband, Ian. The trip was to celebrate the end of three years of study for Dick.

However, the studies were not to end.

Evidently the Navy figured that Joe and Dick were expert students and therefore they find themselves as students at the Naval War College. Next June they will get back to the real Navy. Four consecutive years of studies makes them wonder if they will still recognize such esoteric terms as "port and starboard" and "bow and stern." They sound quite anxious to get back to sea duty.

Dick McKENNA, George LOVE, and Fred BECKHAM are also at the College of Command and Staff.

Dick would like to say Hello to Hitz.

Company representatives: 1. Don McCrory VF-S2 F P O NY 09501 2. Andy Tate 10-A Sellers Rd. Annapolis, MD 21402 3. Jim Eckert Quarters D-6 Perry Circle USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 4. Dan Hitzelberger 2A Steele Ave. Annapolis, MD 21402 5. Don Freese 2702 Smith Dr. Endwell, NY 13760 65

6. Ted DelGaizo 1913 Planters Dr. Charleston, SC 29407 7. Pete Savage 53 Walnut Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 8. Bill Hahn 3204 Verona Dr. Wheaton, MD 20906 9.

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11. Tom Sollars 208 Clyde Dr. McKeesport, PA 15131 12. Joe Lederhaas 10 Virginia St. Tenafly, NJ 07670 13. Hank Dalton 8102 Bullock La. Springfield, VA 22151 14. Tony Womble 820 Chestnut Tree Dr. RFD 4 Annapolis, MD 21401 15. Ron Terwilliger Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 16. Gay Hopkins 225 S. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 19038 17. Bob Harper 13 Oxford Dr. Endicott, NY 13760 18. Satch Baumgart 1436 Greenmount Ct. Reston, VA 22070 19. Kevin Sullivan 41 Orange St. Nashua, N H 03060 20. Tim Cook 761 N. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, VA 22304 21.

22. Rocky Pratt 1618 Forest Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 23. Shep Zimmerman 98 Eastway Severna Park, MD 21146 24.

Pres: Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, Lt. James S. Baumstark, USN USSTULLIBEE (SSN 597) FPO New York, NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Grant Fulkerson, USN Weapons and Systems Eng. Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 28.5

Well, it's about that time of the year again.

With the writing of this month's column, I am officially turning over the duties of corresponding secretary to Grant FULKERSON. I certainly appreciate the support that all of you have given me during the past two years and I hope that you will continue to do the same for Grant. Just remember, it's impossible to write a column without your support. So without further ado, here's Grant.

Homecoming proved to be a big success both socially and on the football field. In 66

addition to the alumni dinner and cocktail party, we had a cocktail party after the game at the Alumni House and then an even livelier party at the home of Jim and Sandy S H A N A H A N . The party was cohosted by Phil and Carol JACOBS and both Phil and Carol and Jim and Sandy deserve thanks on behalf of all of us who were able to attend.

Below is a list of those classmates who attended any of the events (my apologies to anyone I may have missed) : Dave Ahern, Jerry and Yvonne Anderson, Jerry and Linda Atwell, John and Barbara Beardsley, Bill Blaha, Ernie Blake, Terry and Linda Boyd, Don and Jo Burns, Bob and Pam Buttram, Butch and Joan Christie, John and Linda Common, John and Margaret Dalton, Bill Davies, Tim and Patti Drucis, Mike and Linda Duffy, Dick and Pam Earnest, Johnny and Keelie Fitzgerald, Mike and Carolyn Foley, Paul and Mary Fletcher, Paul Frankovich, Phil and Pam Fromish, Grant and Ann Fulkerson, Jack Geraghty and Marge Karl, Don and Linda Gibbons, Don and Joan Hannsz, Phil and Carol Jacobs, Karl and Jean Kaeser, Gary and Teddy Kellner, John and Annie Kendall, Alex and Bobbi Krekich, Chuck Krulak, Dale and Lois Lucas, Tom and Kathy Lynch, Gary and Joyce Maitland, Carl and Linda Papa, Nick Press, Dennie and Dottie Pignotti, Joe and Carolyn Ponder, Joe and Suzanne Prueher, Norme and Priss Ray, Rich and Sydney Ruble, Jim and Sandy Shanahan, Dave and Jean Sjuggerud, Dennis and Mary Jane Spradlin, Bart and Betsy Strong, Woodie and Connie Vaughan, Chuck and Avis Welty, Erik and Jan Woods, Dave and Georgine Wynne, Brian Young, Jack Zimmerman.

John and Karen H O W L A N D wrote to tell us of the birth of their son, John Paul (definitely a Navy man), on 15 September.

They would like anyone in the vicinity of Rye, N. Y., to stop by and see their new addition.

Also received a letter from Terry CHAMBERLAIN. Terry and his wife Ginny (married in 1967) are living in Peoria, 111., where Terry is working in the International Sales Division of the Caterpillar Tractor Co. Terry has been out of the Navy since November 1969 and before going to work for Caterpillar, he received his M.A. in International Management from the Thunderbird Graduate School for International Management in Phoenix.

On behalf of all of us I want to thank Jerry A T W E L L for the time and effort he has devoted to this column during the past two years. With your help I hope to be able to do as well. Remember there is a 60day lag between the time I receive a letter and its publication in Shipmate.

HAPPY N E W YEAR TO EVERYONE. Pres: Lt. Pat Donelly, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USN U. S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 24

From Steve McDONALD comes the annual homecoming report. The following were present at this year's homecoming: Pat Philbin, Joe Deitch, Steve McDonald, Jim Freeman, John Ariko, Jeff Gaugush, Jim Dinicola, Jim Minderlein, Bill Lawless, Phil Reed, Ed Hlopak, Bob Stevens, George Webb, Norm Dean, Danny Mitchell, Dave Kirkpatrick, Joe Kane, Joey Giardina, John McKinney, Bill Hunt, Tom Cocker, Bill Zuna, Forest Horton, Tom Barry, Joe Clare, Andy Kish, Jim Coleman, Rick Bayer, Dave

Vigrass, Tim Nichols, Jim Hart, Skip Mcjyer, Dave Neal, Ken Wentzel, Mark Rein and Ed Fickenscher.

Phil REED is the manager of the Yard Officers' and Faculty Club. There's even a discotheque in the basement now.

John T H O M P S O N , Bill FRIES, Ted NANZ and Steve McDonald were all at the Navy-Miami game.

A word on "informal" scouting for the NAAAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;If in the course of your travels you run across a high-performing high school athlete, drop Capt. Coppedge, current Director of Athletics, a line. The Blue and Gold program is really in high gear and good athletic prospects are no exception.

The Ken A N D R E W S family has a recent additionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a baby boy. Ken is attending a veterinary school in Philadelphia. Hal AMERAV escorted Mrs. Nixon to her place at Tricia's wedding. Hal will be finishing up his White House tour in January and will be headed for Destroyer School in Newport.

John O'DWYER is out of the Navy, having spent his time in nuclear power. John spent last year teaching in Tours, France.

In his spare time he skiied the Alps and saw the road race at Le Mans. He's now working on his secondary teaching credential at USC. Bud GASTON, vyife Linda, and children (one boy and one girl) are living in Green Bay, Wi. Bud is evidently pretty enthused about seeing all the Packers' home games.

Congratulations are in order for Anne and Joe H A R P E R on the birth of a son, Charles Duncan, born 12 October. Joe is Chief Engineer in a San Diego homeported LST. Rick BRUSH is also in a San Diego LST. Mike and Betsey B U T T E R F I E L D are also San Diego residents.

D u a n e Paul Schuster, w h o s t a y e d with us through plebe y e a r , died 2 7 August in Bridgeport, Ct. He is shown here with his w i f e , V a l e r i e , a n d child r e n , Terri-Ann (6) a n d D e a n Paul ( I V i ) Pres: Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 3920 Ingraham St. 11-313 San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 23

Well, homecoming 1971 turned out to be quite an exciting weekend. As if winning the game against nationally ranked Duke in the last 30 seconds wasn't enough, the class party following the game was even better.

Everyone enjoyed the dinner in the mess hall the night before and the cocktail hour in Dahlgren Hall following. I was unable to make plane connections in time for the dinner, but arrived in Dahlgren Hall later that evening and saw many familiar faces.

Bo and Judy W I L E Y travelled from California where Bo recently left the Marine Corps to attend law school at the U. of SHIPMATE

Tulsa. Incidentally, the Wileys announced that the first addition to their family should be arriving in early June.

Also attending homecoming were Dave and Carole SADD, Russ and Sandy HALE, Morris F O O T E Bucky T H O M P S O N , Jimmy L E W I S , and Rick AMON and his wife. Dave is going strong in the brokerage business with Bache and Co. in Wash., D. C , while Russ has completed his work on his Master's in systems analysis and is living in Vienna, Va. His wife, Sandy, was expecting any day, and we should have the news of their first arrival for next issue. Morris is CO of the gunboat, U S S GREEN BAY.

Bucky is stationed at Ft. Belvoir, and Jimmy is still flying F-4s out of Oceana, and is expecting orders back to the fleet next month.

this summer. Some people just can't escape the nostalgia! Tom invites any of our classmates who may happen by the New York area to give him a call at (212) 680-3114.

Bill and Julie OGDEN are back in Colorado after touring Europe during the summer and spending time in most every country.

Bill got out of the Navy in June 1970 and is currently finishing up his MBA at the U. of Colorado at Boulder. Bill's address is 666 22nd St., Boulder 80302.

That's all for this time. May I extend best wishes to all '66ers and their families for a Happy New Year! (^ 'j?

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Dave Materna, USN Edward H. Mills, USMC Naval Postgraduate School "s-N^"' CA 93940 Monterey, Percent Members: 27.5

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\Z/ U Joe TAUSSIG came down to the game from Harvard Business School and Al K O NETZNI arranged a party at the Severn All too often this column contains the River Naval Station for the class following news of the death of a classmate. This month the game that evening. It was suggested that your author received word that E. J. the party next year be held immediately S M I T H and Jim HICKS both died in sepfollowing the game to allow everyone a arate aircraft incidents. Dave CRABTREE chance to attend. My thanks to Al and his wrote a letter which he asked to have wife on behalf of the class for all the time included in this column. and effort spent in planning the party.

"September SO we lost one of the most I received word that Robert J O H N - talented and respected men I have ever STONE recently received his Master of known. Jim Hicks died in an aircraft acciArts degree from American University in dent while flying his A7-E from ENTERPRISE which is presently serving in W E S T P A C Washington.

Tom R U N K L E writes from Harvard "Jim was to have completed his second Business School where he is enrolled in the cruise with VA-97 in October and had orders to report to Patuxent Naval Test Center in MBA program along with several other classmates. Tom left the Navy in August preparation for his attending the British after his last tour of duty as ass't damage Empire Test Pilot School. control officer in the U S S POGY, a nuclear "For all those who knew Jim, he was a sub out of Pearl. Tom saw Barbara and gentle, quiet, resourceful man, whose capaJim CLARK at Brunswick in August just bility seemed unlimited as did his energy. before Jim left to report aboard a destroyer "Jim's wife, Charlotte, and her two chilin Hawaii. dren will be living with Jim's parents at 1213 Jerry M A H E R recently passed his engi- Monroe Ct., N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110." neer's exam and reported to the Blue crew Please send any memorial contributions to in the USS N A T H A N H A L E as navigator, in the Naval Academy Memorial Fund in the Hawaii, where the Mahers have been stationed for the past two years. Prior to re- name of Ed or Jim. Jake JAKUCYK left the Navy in August porting, Jerry attended school in Dam Neck, and is now attending the Stanford Business Va., and was able to attend the wedding of School. Rich V I V R E T T E is a civilian jobhis former roommate, Marty HEALY. Marty was married to the former Miss Jeanette hunting in the San Francisco area. He hopes to be a wine taster.

Butler on 9 October. No other details from the wedding were available. Jerry asks anyHoward RENZI is at Columbia Business one in Hawaii to stop by his home at 816 School and John MORTON is at Harvard.

Murray Dr. Bill McSHERRY is working on his MBA Tom LOMACCHIO writes from Brook- at Berkeley.

Tom BURNS is in a new construction lyn, N. Y., where he is working as a salesSSN in New London. Tom C H R I S T O engineer with American Air Filter Co. of Manhattan. He said that he'd spare us the P H E R is a prototype instructor at West Milton, while Clete B A N W O R T H is inburden of his job description, but that structing at N P S , Mare Island. civilian life is agreeing with him. Tom said that he would like to hear from Bill Mike SINGLETON and Tim MARTIN COWAN or Bobby LIGHT, so will they are company officers at USNA. please come out of hiding and let us know Scott and Charlotte RYAN are living in where they are? Tom and his wife, Barbara, Charlottesville, Va., where Scott is enrolled have a daughter, Lisa, who is now four years in the U. of Va. Business School. Scott and old. Tom did a two-week stint at Newport Charlotte were married in Norfolk last July. for his active duty training in the reserves They first met four summers ago when Scott taught Charlotte tennis in Annapolis. Scott is still very active in squash and won the Virginia State Championship this year.

Dave FOX is also attending U. Va. Business School.

Charlie and Marlene BROWN are living at S418 Delia Robbia Way in Jacksonville, FL, with their daughter Christie. Charlie is scheduled to deploy in J F K in December with his A-7. He is looking for Jim CONWAY ; if anyone knows where Jim is, please give Charlie the word.

Lowell and Diana BOAZ had a son, David, late in July. Ed and Marion MILLS had a Bill and Julie Ogden at the Coliseum in Rome last son, Eric, in October. summer.

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Pres: Lt. Dennis C. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitch Brown, I I I , USN 20 Georgia Ave. N. Kingston, Rl 02852 Percent Members: 25

I recently received a note from Rog and Jacqui H U G H E S out in sunny San Diego.

It seems that Rog will be studying in language and survival schools until April, and he begins a tour in-country on 2 May. During that year Jacqui and their daughter Joy will reside in Annapolis, and she would like to set up a '68 luncheon for next year's homecoming. Her address is: 555 Naples St., Apt. 501, Chula Vista, CA 92011. I expect Jacqui will let me know her Annapolis address.

Further California news comes from Fred and Peggy COLE in Los Altos. Peggy writes that Fred and Jim CANNON are in VP-19, currently deployed to Cubi Pt., P. I. Peggy planned a reunion with Fred in December and January in the P I and in Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sounds like they had an exciting exotic holiday season. Mary Anne and Greg DAVIES had just visited Peggy, proudly introducing their nine-month-old baby girl, Lorris. After a year and a half instructor duty at Beeville, Greg was headed for the A-7 RAG in Lemoore, and subsequently to one of the east coast operational squadrons in Jacksonville. While in San Diego Greg went to visit another 21st Company mate.

Chip EMERY. Chip is married now and studying toward his Ph.D. at Stanford.

Peggy saw Blake and Carol P O W E L L in Maryland last Christmas. Lorrie and Tim DUFFY are in Hawaii in a V P squadron.

Rick and Louise FOX are down in Louisiana, along with new daughter Jennifer Marie.

Cookie and Doug F R E E L A N D were expecting orders from his VR squadron down in San Diego. Last March Fred and Peggy attended Tom NOEL's wedding to the former Pat Antonelli in San Diego, where Tom is at MCRD. They shared in the festivities with Jack ESPOSITO, Dick and Bobbie E L L I O T T and Hap C A R P E N T E R (who's cruising around the Atlantic with VAW-121). Peg and Fred would like to hear from Pete B I S H O P and Ron RICCI. Their address is: 1731 Marshall Ct., "A," Los Altos, CA 94022.

Moving further west I had a long, newsy letter from Russ L I N D S T E D T down on the Ca Man Op base in South Vietnam. By way of updating, Russ taught "Yippees" for three months after graduation, then joined the

USS

JOSEPH STRAUSS for

two

WESTPAC

cruises and some time in the "land down under." His good works as Comm., CIC, and In-port Oahu Surf Liaison Officer was abruptly curtailed by BuPers orders for "an exciting one-year tour in the Orient."

NIOTC in Vallejo raced by and Russ found himself in the "Paris of the Orient" late in March. He joined the U Minh operation, becoming senior advisor to RAID 70 and later 72. While there, fellow 7th Company men Ken KOLARCIK and Chris GLUTTING were senior advisors to RAIDs 73 and 75, respectively. Russ saw Ed SOLDER, Will E D W A R D S and Spence ROBBINS in HAL-3, and he sang the praises of Spence "Seawolf 81," who paid repeated timely visits during Victor Charlie's long-awaited night attack on Kien An. Russ compiled a fairly complete list of '68ers presently under the RVN Naval Advisory Group (not including air squadrons).

The list includes: Linsey Alley, Bob Beckwith, John Bowden, Harry Buzhardt, Mike Carron, Tom Comer, Mike Danesi, Dick Elliott, Bob Evans, Gary Fishman, Paul 67

Gaffney, Bob Gilleskie, Tom Hardin, Jim Heubeck, Fran Holian, Rick Hyde, Ken Kolarcik, Russ, Art McLaughlin, Mike Mcx)re, Rick Munnikhuysen, Ted Naydan, Bob Parda, Barney Ruhe, Pat Sabadie, Bob Scott, John Sinclair, Pete Snell, Tom Speers, Bill Stockslager, Terry Toussaint, Bernie Valentine and Steve Wilson. Although this list is probably incomplete, it does give us some insight into the scope of current '68 participation in our efforts there. After Deros, Russ hopes for either PG School or Destroyer School.

From the Quonset area I can now report having news of quite a few classmates. My brief sea jaunt in October saw several classmates embarked aboard SARATOGA in CVW 3. Craig H O N O U R was there flying F-4s with VF-31 out of Oceana. Wayne ERICKSON, still a bachelor, and Paul W A G N E R were there with him in the R-10 spot. Kit RULAND was flying A-6s with VA-7S and enjoying it quite a bit. Funny thing, though, after only five months at sea, he seemed quite anxious to get back to Oceana and his bride. . . . I think I understand! Teddy OGDAHL is flying S-2s with yS-32 and living the good bachelor life in Wickford.

Former classmate Earl K I N D S T R O M was with Ted in VS-32.

Jack LUDWIG left HS-7 on leave from Rota to be with Linda for their second childbirth, but the fates thwarted their plans and brought James in September to join his other cute brother, Jeffrey. Also in HS-7 with me, Mike LAGOW seems ecstatic to be back with Martha and get a chance to reacquaint Mike Jr. with his daddy. Ed and Sally MADDEN, in VS-27, were expecting their second in November. Dick and Lynda KRULIS, in HS-3, are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter, Lauri Ann, 14 November.

That's about all the news for this month, although I did hear that Bob HOLLERBACH was demonstrating some fancy spins in a U-11 down at Rosey Roads. . . . I'll let him substantiate that one.

As this issue comes out in January of '72, why don't you all make a resolution to write me sometime and keep the word flowing?

Here's to '72 being a good year for all of us. Let me reiterate my invitation to any and all classmates coming through Quonset to drop in and pay Sandy and me a visit.

Pres: Lt. W i l l i a m H, Newton I I I , USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) M. E. Rachmiel, USN Flag Lieutenant ComCruDesFlot 3 FPO San Francisco, CA 96610 Percent Members: 36.5

Talk about having nothing to write—you should only see my mailbox. Empty. Hansel and Gretel get more mail!!!

"Lieutenant" Tom BYRNE stopped by while I was in San Diego (he's based out of San Diego) and he's doing fine. He's on his second Commodore in DESRON One. We're number one !!! We're number one !!!) Anyway, he and his wife Donna are doing great.

I saw Paul OBERENDER at the CruiserDestroyer Flotilla Three Ball in mid-October. He was doing very well in the USS HENDERSON. Lt. Dick H A R R E L L is having a great time trying to keep the USS LARSON running. He's the Chief Snipe. I see him almost weekly running with work requests between his ship and the Rep. John O H L I N G E R wrote to me "from the land of Margaret Mitchell's forgotten war" with the news of Arne's death—which I wrote up last article before John's letter 68

arrived. It's surprising how fast bad news travels. Rich W O O D W O R T H and Mike H O L L I S were in the same helo detachment as was Arne. John should have departed "Sunny South" the day after I deployed.

He's going to HC-6 in good ol' Norfolk.

I haven't really seen much of anybody in the past few weeks. In fact the Flag Lieutenant and Aide business was so bad that I had to ask the boss for leave. If you ever met anyone who said they won in Vegas, you've got a liar on your hands! Janie's story is that she was winning at blackjack and that I lost all her winnings (at blackjack). Several "drachmas" later we managed to sneak out of town—in the same car we came in! We really had a great time! PS— Don't go if you can't afford to lose—and lose you will. Yes, even you fourth wing "bridge jocks," beware! "The shows were really great in Vegas. Most of the acts would make a newborn feel over-dressed. Have you ever seen someone bet three grand on craps ? ? ? There were several people there who did. My life should only be that exciting.

Okay, I'll hold my breath—one, two . . .

Okay, guys, needless to say, the mail for this month was terrible—more like N to the minus 69th power !!! Really, there are classmates who are interested in what you're doing. W R I T E !!!

Also I'm sure with a little detail the things you're doing (which seem very uninteresting to you) are really quite interesting to the class. W R I T E !!!

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Johnathan Patrick in Long Beach, where Pat is the COMM officer aboard a new DE. On the way down to Norfolk I stopped in Williamsburg and spent a couple of days with Greg M U R P H Y . I found that Murph was not too cheerful, his Naval career was to be shattered by the end of the week. A medical review board had ruled that Murph was SO percent disabled due to the circulatory condition which had developed in his legs during the past 16 months. On 1 September Murph became the first retired member of the class. Poor Murph. How few of us realized that the brave lad was actually carrying that lacrosse stick as a crutch during his fading years. I tried to cheer Greg up, but knew that retirement privileges and monthly pension check meant nothing when it was the end of Murph's career. I have taken it upon myself to institute the Ens. Gregory Baldwin Murphy, USN (Ret.) Memorial Fund. I will gladly accept sympathy cards or donations and pass along to Murph, who has gone to places unknown at this time, a decent percentage.

Tommy BENDER was married to Pat DeFrancesca in Washington on 28 August.

Rick STEARNS, Dave OBERHOLTZER, Al McCAULEY, Lonnie BUTLER, little brother Bob Bender and I were ushers. Rick and Lonnie are attending Nuclear Power School at Bainbridge after receiving their Master's degrees last year. Al and Dave flew up from Pensacola to make the wedding. Tom and Pat will be living in Newport where Tom is Etiquette Officer aboard USS MCCLOY.

Pres: Ens. Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y: Ens. Fred H a l l , USN USS INCHON (LPH 12) FPO New York 09501 Percent Members: 41

Before Judy and I left Newport we met Pete S M I T H at the Club. Many of us remember that Pete was involved in an unfortunate auto accident during youngster year and was designated " N P Q " at that time. Pete was then a member of the 23rd Company before they became the tigers of 11th. This summer Pete was in Newport for Reserve Officer Candidate training and he will receive his commission next June. Pete's in good shape and fully recovered from the accident. I told Pete about a few of the things that happened with the rest of the gangsters since he left the company. Pete seemed relieved to find that although he is two years behind in longevity, he didn't have to spend them explaining what had happened to a few thousand accountability cards.

Joe GOODMAN also had his commissioning held up as the result of an accident. Joe was involved in a motorcycle accident on Saturday before our graduation and has been in the hospital for 11 months. Joe is happy to say that after complete recovery he was commissioned on 21 May, back dated to 3 June with the rest of us. Eight days after becoming ensign, Joe married the former Carrie Brewer. Jack MOODY came up from Pensacola to be best man. Joe is stationed in the Commandant's office at the Academy until November when he joins his flight class in Pensacola. While in the D.C. area, Joe collected some news on a few friends. Ken S P E N C E R attended Catholic University last year where he was awarded his Master's degree before moving to Pensacola in September. Eddie GABARRA was stationed at North Severn Naval Station last year and is anxious to report to Quantico. Rick and Jenny JACKSON proudly announce a baby girl in the family. Pat and Beth H A V E Y announce the arrival of

It was good to see the following note from Pam Knock: "Lt.(jg) Christopher (Rat) Nelson and Sheryl (Knock) Nelson announce the birth of Kirk Christian (Rat) Nelson on August 16, 1971—The proud aunt and uncle are Lt.(jg) Gary and Pam Knock of Pensacola."

Willie BRAMLETT says hello from San Francisco. Willie is currently the COMM officer aboard USS ANDERSON and is expecting transfer of homeport to Yokohama where he will be our man in Japan. He's been keeping in touch with many of the guys who graduated with 31 and has a lot of news. Mole McCAMPBELL is deployed in WESTPAC

as

the

Navigator

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USS

MCKEAN. Bill P A R K S has returned from his WESTPAC deployment, where he was hit by a Soviet trawler on his first OODF watch in the Sea of Japan. Tim REICHERT is finishing the Nuclear Power course in Idaho Falls and hopes for an SSN out of San Diego or Charleston. Tim and Chris are the proud new parents of a baby girl, Tisha Kay. Dan GONZALEZ has finished grad school at the U. of Wisconsin with a Master's in Aero. Dan decided that he would attend Nuclear Power school and headed for Vallejo in November. Ken and Jann ALLICON are in Corpus Christi where Ken flies A-4s. They were expecting a baby about the 7th of December. John GUMMING was the second man in the class to receive his wings and is stationed in a helo squadron at Meridian. Chuck and Sherry REIGNER are living in Bainbridge. Chuck attends Nuclear Power school after receiving a Master's in Computer Science at Monterey. Marc FERRIS is making a N A T O cruise aboard USS DAHLGREN and hopes to have his wife Beryle meet him in Scotland. Willie has also heard rumors that Farmer N E A L E is in a DD up north some place, that Jack MOODY has moved on to Glynco, and Myles McGRANE is now married.

Willie will soon be our area rep in Japan, so if you are headed that way drop by or SHIPMATE

send a letter. Willie also suggested that the class begin making reservations for reunions as early as possible, specifically looking ahead to the SOth reunion in 2000. Anyone who has a good idea and would like to help Willie with the project should get in touch with him at the above address. We hope to hear much more from Willie and Melinda in future articles.

changes of address and mail is just beginning to catch up with me. I thank everyone who has written and hope that all mail will reach

Hot tip of the month goes to Craig SILVERTHORNE. I requested to drop flight school and apply for an engineering billet.

Craig told me about the Diving and Salvage program and I was accepted after sacrificing a tooth and 15 pounds. Great. Two weeks before my class convened in D.C. I got a call that I was assigned "temporary" orders.

Only five more months to go in this MED deployment. I am First Division officer and that is all I am allowed to tell. My job is highly classified and even I don't know what I'm doing. I am happy to announce that Judy and I are expecting a baby when I return in April.

Not much news has passed in my direction lately, but things should be looking up as everyone gets settled and things start coming in.

I guess homecoming was a big success especially with the victory on Saturday. An informal homecoming gathering was held at MCRD in San Diego on Friday night.

Many of our classmates in San Diego were present including Jack Conrad, Rick Fletcher, Rick McMullin, Paul Longinotti, Bob Loyd, Pat Mullins, Pat Kelly, Lee Atkinson, Rick Bottenberg, and Tim Dobrovolny. I also saw Rich Loerch while down there.

John and Gail HUBBARD were on the "Newlywed Game" in September while John

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was attending Gunnery School in San Diego.

They are now in Concord where John is in USS

PYRO.

Bob PEARCE and Pete DEVOS made the trip across the country to Annapolis for homecoming; Pete returned with Chuck BONGARD. Rich F L E T C H E R and I stayed at Chuck's house in Torrance. Fletch, Chuck and Pete will be living together up at Mare Island when the November nuclear power class starts.

Jeff S M I T H and Ross D E S S E R T are at Treasure Island attending Damage Control School. Jeff had to leave for Yokosuka on Christmas Day. John and Sandy E N D E R L E report that Pete GIACOBBE is having "fun" playing soldier at Quantico along with Clay STILES, Jack BALCOM, Scott McKENSIE. It is also reported that George F L I N N is continuing his academic excellence there.

The last item of news for the month is a very sad one. Our classmate, Dan BARRETT, was killed on 22 October as the plane in which he was riding crashed shortly after takeoff in Annapolis.

LAST GALL BARRETT, DANIEL SURFACE (ENS USN ' 7 1 ) , 2 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , C h e s a p e a k e Bay

TRUXALL, CHARLES WIBLE (CAPT USN RET '25), 11 N o v e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , M c L e a n , V A

BAUGH, HARRY VANCLEVE (LCDR USN RET

TURNAGE, ALLEN HALL (GEN USMC RET ' 1 4 ) , 22 October 1 9 7 1 , Bethesda, MD

'16),

2 4 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , D e B a r y , FL

BRITE, JOE V/AYNE ' 6 5 , 2 7 A p r i l 1 9 6 3 , P a l o A l t o , CA C H A M P I O N , CARLTON COLE, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 2 0 ) , 2 0 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , B e a u f o r t , SC COPELAND, RICHARD GOODWIN (RADM USN RET ' 2 2 ) , 3 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , C a m p P e n d l e t o n , CA EASTON, W I L L I A M THOMAS (CAPT USN RET '29),

3 N o v e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , W a s h i n g t o n , DC

GARCIA, EDMUND ERNEST (RADM USN RET '27), 2 N o v e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , O z o n a , FL GRIFFITHS, CUTHBERT AMBROSE (CAPT USN RET ' 1 9 ) , 17 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , San D i e g o , CA HANBY, ELMUS KNOWLES, JR. (LCDR USNR RET ' 2 2 ) , 4 J a n u a r y 1 9 7 1 , G a d s d e n , AL HARVARD, FOUNTAIN EUGENE ' 3 5 , 3 0 J a n u a r y 1 9 6 8 , H a w k i n s v i l l e , GA HILL, ROBERT EDWARD (BGEN USMC RET ' 3 0 ) , 28 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , San Francisco, CA HIRD, HARRY BOOTH (CAPT USN RET ' 0 8 ) , 2 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , Escondido, CA KNERR, HUGH J O H N S T O N (MGEN USAF RET '08),

26 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , B e t h e s d a , M D

MILLER, ADOLPH '09),

BRADLEE (COL

USMC RET

11 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , Los A n g e l e s , CA

N O R M A N , DANIEL PETER (COL USA RET ' 2 5 ) , 22 J u l y 1 9 7 1 , H a r r i s o n b u r g , VA OLSEN, CLARENCE EDWARD (RADM USN RET '21),

11 N o v e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , B e t h e s d a , M D

PARROTT, J O H N '23),

HURSTON

(CDR

USN RET

3 0 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , A u s t i n , TX

RASMUSSEN, KEITH LEONARD (LCDR USN '58), 19 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , A t Sea RICE, TOLBERT ALEXANDER ' 3 5 , 4 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , San A n t o n i o , TX SCHUSTER, DUANE PAUL, JR. ' 6 5 , 2 7 A u g u s t 1 9 7 1 , B r i d g e p o r t , CT TAYLOR, EDWARD DICKINSON ' 2 2 , 10 September 1971, Kennett, MO T H O M P S O N , BERIAH M A G O F F I N (LCDR USN RET ' 1 2 ) , 2 6 O c t o b e r 1 9 7 1 , W a s h i n g t o n , NC J A N U A R Y , 1 972

WALMER, HILLIARD WENTZ (COL AUS RET '21), 1 J u l y 1 9 7 1 , I n d i a n a p o l i s , I N W A R D , JAMES HENRY ( V A D M USN RET ' 2 6 ) , 2 N o v e m b e r 1 9 7 1 , Bethesda, MD CHARLES WILLIS FISHER, JR. ' 0 1

RAdm. Charles Willis Fisher, Jr., USN (Ret.), died 8 October 1971 in Carmel, Ca. Memorial services were held at the Naval Postgraduate School Chapel; burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.

He was the 14th oldest alumnus of the Naval Academy.

Born in New York City on 27 October 1880, he was appointed Naval Cadet in 1897.

The next year he served in the SpanishAmerican War aboard the USS SAN FRANCISCO. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1901 he served in the USS FORTUNE and USS

STEWART.

In 1904 Adm. Fisher was assigned to postgraduate instruction in naval architecture at MIT. He graduated with a Master's degree in 1907 and transferred to the Construction Corps of the Navy. During the next ten years he served in the Navy yards at Mare Island, Norfolk and Puget Sound.

He was assigned to Brest, France, in 1918 as Aide on the Staff of Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in France. For his service in that assignment he received the Navy Cross.

From 1919 to 1920 he served with the Bureau of Construction and Repair. Another tour there was interspersed with duty as Construction Officer at the Charleston, S. C, Navy Yard.

From 1925 to 1931 Adm. Fisher was assigned to the Mare Island Navy Yard. During the last four years of that period he was Manager of the Industrial Department. He next served as a member of the Board of Inspection and Survey, Pacific Coast Section.

In September 1935 he was ordered to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy

in the Shore Establishment Division. Four years later he became Director of Shore Establishments, serving as such until January 1944. He received the Legion of Merit for his services there. His last assignment before retirement in August 1946 was as Director of the Industrial Survey Division.

Adm. Fisher also had the Spanish Campaign Medal, Cuban Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. He was also awarded the Chevalier Legion of Honor by France.

He settled in Carmel in 1953 and founded the Carmel Citizens Committee.

Surviving are his widow, Lodema, P. O. Box 1101, Carmel, CA 93921; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Walker of Pasadena; and two grandchildren.

HUGH JOHNSTON KNERR ' 0 8

MGen. Hugh Johnston Knerr, U S A F (Ret.), died 26 October 1971 in Bethesda, Md. He was buried on 29 October with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Fairfield, la., he was a 1908 graduate of the Naval Academy. After three and a half years in the Navy he transferred to the Army. From May 1912 to August 1917 he served consecutively at Forts Monroe, Casey and Ruger. Upon completion of flight training he served as flight instructor and engineer officer at Park and Gerstner Fields.

In June 1918 he became CO, 6th Aero Squadron, Department Air Officer and CO, Luke Field, Hawaii. After duty at McCook Field, Dayton, Oh., and Fort Barrancas, FL, he took advanced flight training and transferred permanently to the Army Air Service in February 1924. He then commanded the 88th Squadron at Fairfield, Oh., until August 1925.

Gen. Knerr graduated from the Air Service Tactical, Langley Field, in June 1926 and the following year from the Command and General Staff School, Ft. Leavenworth, Ks. He commanded the 2nd Bombardment Group at Langley Field, Va., until September 1930.

In June 1931 he completed the course at the Army War College and was assigned to 69

Wright Field, Oh., as Chief of the Field Service Section of the Army Air Corps Engineering Division.

In March 1935 Gen. Knerr participated in organizing the newly created General Headquarters Air Force of the Army and became its first Chief of Staff. Three years later he became Corps Area Air Officer, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx. He retired in March 1939.

From July 1940 to October 1942 he was Military Consultant with Sperry Gyroscope Co. He was then recalled to active duty, at his request, and was assigned Deputy (Zommander of the Air Service Command, Army Air Forces, Dayton, Oh. In January 1944 he became Deputy Commander of the U. S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe for Administration and Commanding General of the Air Technical Service Command in Europe.

At the close of W W I I he became CO, Wright Field, Dayton. In February 1946 he became Special Assistant to the Commanding (jeneral of the Army Air Force, Washington, D. C He organized the Air Force Board to assist the Commanding General in formulation of basic policy. He was designated Secretary-General of the Board in March 1946.

In January 1948 he was assigned the duty of creating the Office of the Inspector General of the newly established independent U. S. Air Force. He became the first Inspector General. He retired again in October 1949.

BERIAH MAGOFFIN THOMPSON '12

LCdr. Beriah Magoffin Thompson, USN (Ret.), died 26 October 1971 in Washington, N. C , after a brief illness. Burial was there.

Born in Cheyenne, Wy., he was a 1912 graduate of the Naval Academy. After seven years at sea, he returned to the Naval Academy as an instructor in the Department of Marine Engineering and Naval Construction.

From March 1922 to February 1923 he was XO of the U S S DORSEY. Following two years in the U S S TENNES-

SEE, Cdr. Thompson served on the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 12, Battle Fleet. In February 1926 he reported to the Mare Island Navy Yard. The next year he had instruction at the Naval War College.

Cdr. Thompson returned to sea in the Adolph Bradlee Miller '09

1942 until his retirement in October 1944 Col. Miller was Officer in Charge of the Southern Recruiting Division, Atlanta.

He was the recipient of 25 medals and decorations.

After retirement he worked as a real estate broker in Beverly Hills, Ca. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Circle, Army-Navy Club; past president of the Los Angeles chapters of the Retired Officers Association and the National Sojourners; a charter member of the Los Angeles County Museum Art Association; and a Shriner.

Col. Miller is survived by his widow, Marcelle, 6435 San Vincente, Los Angeles, CA 90048; and a daughter, Jacqueline, of that address.

U S S ARCTIC in May 1928. Two years later he transferred to the U S S N E W MEXICO in

January 1930. From July 1931 to May 1933 he served as Inspector of Naval Material of the Cincinnati District. He retired physically on 1 June 1933.

Survivors include his widow, Arab Davis Thompson; a stepson, Mr. W. C Mallison, 93 Windy Willow Way, Somerville, NJ 08876; and two sisters.

LUCIEN McKEE GRANT '19

RAdm. Lucien McKee Grant, U S N (Ret.), died in the Valley Forge Army Hospital, (Sen. Knerr had the Distinguished Service Phoenixville, Pa., on 4 October 1971. GraveMedal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of side services and burial were in Arlington Merit with Oak Cluster, the Bronze Star, National Cemetery. the French Croix de Guerre with Palms A native of Lancaster, Ky., he graduated Degee of Officer, and the British Order of from the Naval Academy in 1918 with the the Bath. class of 1919. After two years at sea he had After his last retirement he assisted in postgraduate instruction at Annapolis in HAROLD CLIFTON PIERCE '12 the development of a self supporting air naval construction. He continued instruction BGen. Harold Clifton Pierce, USMC at various places and earned an MS degree freight industry that could be called upon (Ret.), died 17 September 1971 in Fair- in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineerfor logistic support on short notice.

Hospital, Great Barrington, Ma. Grave- ing from MIT in 1923.

Surviving are his widow. Hazel, 700 Bilt- view services were held in Arlington National more Way, Coral Gables, F L 33134; two side Following five years at the Naval Aircraft brothers, Barclay of Coral Gables and Lewis Cemetery on 29 September.

Factory, Philadelphia, Adm. Grant completed Born in Charlestown, Ma., he entered the of Portland, Or.; and his son, Capt. Hugh flight instruction at NAS, Pensacola. He had S. Knerr, U S N (Ret.) '34 of Isle of Palms, Naval Academy with the class of 1912. He temporary sea duty and again reported to left the Academy in his third year and was Ca. Naval Aircraft Factory for duty in concommissioned a second lieutenant in the the with design and testing of catapaults.

ADOLPH BRADLEE MILLER '09 Marine Corps. A veteran of two World nection He then was assigned to Fleet Air Base, Col. Adolph Bradlee Miller, USMC (Ret.), Wars, he was in the forefront of various Pearl Harbor, for three years.

U. S. campaigns throughout the world, spedied 11 October 1971 in Los Angeles, Ca. In 1935 Adm. Grant reported to the Bureau The Buffalo, N. Y., native entered the cifically Europe, Haiti, Nicaragua and China. of Aeronautics, Engineering Division. At As head of the Marine detachment in the same time he transferred from the ConNaval Academy with the class of 1909. He left after his third year and was commis- Nicaragua he also conducted elections and struction Corps to line and was designated sioned a second lieutenant in the Marine guarded the U. S. mails there. He made it Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer Corps in January 1909. He served on the possible for thousands of illiterate Nicara( A E D O ) . Five years later he reported to Yangtze Patrol from 1911 to 1912 and on guans to vote in a national election by design- NAS, San Diego for two years, after which ing a simple ballot. It contained two circles he transferred to NAS, Alameda. In January the landing force of the U S S HELENA at Hankow, China. He was personally decorated to be marked with an "X"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;one in red to 1943 he began eight months' duty as Inspecdenote the liberals, the other in blue for the tor of Naval Aircraft at the Douglas Airby Gen. Li Yuan Hung, vice president of conservatives.

China, for his service. craft Co., El Segundo Division.

Gen. Pierce also chased bandits in Central Col. Miller was awarded a citation for Adm. Grant next was ordered to the Naval action against the Haitian Caco bandits at America. As a counter-revolutionary he Fort Dititi in October 1915. He arrived in ended a civil war in one country by simply Air Material Center, Philadelphia, as XO. He received a Letter of Commendation, with France in October 1917 as CO, 74th Com- buying the rifles of an armed battalion for Ribbon, for that service. For his next assignpany, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment. He was ten dollars each. ment, as Officer in Charge of the Material wounded at Fountain-St. Robert-Verdun secIn 1938 he was named CO of all Marines Division on the staff of Commander, Air tor in April 1918 and awarded the Purple in the New England district, a position he Force, Pacific Fleet, he received a second Heart Medal. The following year he re- held during W W I I . He was later transferred Letter of Commendation. turned to the United States. overseas and was retired in October 1946.

In June 1946 he reported for duty at From October 1922 to October 1924 Col. Gen. Pierce is survived by his widow, Miller served in Puerto Plato, Santo Domin- Eleanor, 145 Woodland Rd., Chestnut Hill, NAS, Norfolk. Two years later he became go. In March 1927, as CO, 2nd Battalion, MA 02167; and a son, H. C Pierce, Jr., of Bureau of Aeronautics' Representative, Central District, Wright-Patterson AFB. In 6th Regiment, he embarked in the USS South Agremont, MA. January 1952 he returned to Washington HENDERSON for Shanghai. He assumed comwith the Bureau of Aeronautics. The next mand of the Srd Battalion, 4th Regiment, year he was assigned CO, Naval Air Mathere in November of that year. terial Center, Philadelphia. He retired in In 1930 he went to San Diego as CO, July 1954.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He later served as Chief of Staff, Marine Barracks, Parris Survivors include his widow, Marie, BerIsland, S. C , and then as XO of the Marine wyn Apartments, Apt. B-103, Berwyn, PA Barracks at Norfolk and Boston. From June 19312; four daughters; and a brother.

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CUTHBERT AMBROSE GRIFFITHS '19

Capt. Cuthbert A. Griffiths, USN (Ret.), died 17 October 1971 at Doctors' Hospital, San Diego, at age 75. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Capt. Griffiths was bom in Omaha, Ne. He attended Ethical Culture School, New York, until 1910 when he enrolled in New York Nautical School and spent two years in the schoolship U S S NEWPORT. He entered

USNA in June 1915 and graduated in June 1918 with the class of 1919. During W W I he served in USS SAN DIEGO and later in

USS DOWNES based at Queenstown, Ireland.

In 1919 he was transferred to U S S BAILEY ; in 1920 to USS LUDLOW in M I N R O N 2

based at Pearl Harbor. A postgraduate course in mechanical engineering from 1923 to 1925, leading to his Master's degree, was followed by a three-year tour as staff engineer, DESRON 12. He spent two years in the Bureau of Engineering followed by two years as Engineering Planning Officer, Navy Yard, Cavite, P. I.

ating with the class of 1920, he served at sea until June 1922 when he reported for flight training. After three years with various squadrons he was assigned to the Bureau of Aeronautics. He did aircraft power plant test and development work there. Incidental to his experimental work he established two world records for altitude in 1927, one for land planes and the other for sea planes, which stood for about two years.

In June 1927 Capt. Champion returned to Annapolis for instruction in aeronautical engineering at the Postgraduate School. He continued the course at M I T and earned an MS degree in June 1929. He then joined Observation Squadron Three attached to the U S S OKLAHOMA. In November of that year he began duty as Aide on the Staff of Commander Aircraft, Scouting Fleet.

From June 1932 to July 1935 he served at the Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia. He next commanded the U S S GANNET. In January 1937 he commissioned VP-16, based in the U S S THRUSH. Capt. Champion again returned to the Naval Academy in May 1938 for two years on the staff.

He assumed command of the newly-commissioned USS BiscAYNE in July 1941. From November 1942 to July 1943 he successively commanded NAS, Coco Solo, CZ and NAS, Norfolk. Capt. CThampion then took command of NAS, Livermore and remained there until late 1946. He retired in January 1947.

Surviving are his widow, Helen, Ladies Island, Beaufort, SC 29902; a son, C C Champion I I I of San Francisco; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Morgan of Ft. Worth, T x . ; a stepdaughter, Mrs. A. V. Smith of Beaufort; seven grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.

at the Naval War College, Newport. He served at sea until June 1934 when he was assigned to the ROTC Unit at Northwestern University. From June 1936 to July 1941 he served on the staff of Commander, Base Force; at the Navy Department; and had two sea assignments. He then assumed command of the USS ARCTIC, and was so serving

when the United States entered W W I I .

In 1942 Adm. Olsen was assigned to Headquarters, Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet, Navy Department, Washington, D. C In 1945 he served as Chief of the Naval Division of the U. S. Military Mission to the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics.

For meritorious service in that assignment, he was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Army Bronze Star Medal.

After command of the U S S BALTIMORE, he

had another tour in the Navy Department.

Adm. Olsen was in command of the Naval Base, Norfolk, from May 1948 to March 1950. He then was assigned as COMCRUDIV

Two. In September 1951 he assumed command of the Newport Naval Base. In 1953 he became Commander, Blockading and Escort Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet and received the Distinguished Service Medal for his service in this position. In 1954 he reported as Commandant of the 14th Naval District and Clommander, Hawaiian Sea Frontier. He retired in July 1959.

Adm. Olsen is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, 6251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101; a son, Charles F. Olsen, associate professor in the Department of Engineering and Weapons, U S N A ; a daughter, Betsey Ryan, wife of Capt. P. J. Ryan, U S N '50, Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen, USNA ; three brothers, RAdm. Charles E. Olsen, USN (Ret.) '19, Capt. Robert I. Olsen, U S N (Ret.) '33 and Capt. Albert R. Olsen, USN (Ret.) '38; and a sister, Anna MunMARCY MATHIAS DUPRE, JR. '20 son. A fourth brother, LCdr. K. E. Olsen, RAdm. Marcy Mathias Dupre, Jr., USN USN '26, was killed in action in November (Ret.), died 9 May 1971 in Austin, Tx. 1942.

Funeral services were held in St. Andrew's Chapel, U S N A ; burial was in the Naval EDWARD DICKINSON TAYLOR '22 Academy Cemetery.

Cuthbert Ambrose Griffiths '19 Mr. Edward Dickinson Taylor died 10 Born in Troup, Tx., he graduated from the Upon return to the United States in 1932 Naval Academy in 1920. During the course September 1971 in Kennett, Mo. The New Jersey native entered the Naval he was aide to COMDESRON 10 for a year, of his naval career he had special instruction Academy the class of 1922. He resigned then commanded the U S S ELLIS. In 1934 he at the Torpedo School, Newport (1922) and six monthswith later. He established connections was ordered as Inspector of Naval Material, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, with certain of the parent organizations of Cincinnati, then to the U S S RANGER in 1936.

Washington, D. C (1946). the Remington Rand Corp. He served with In 1940, while Machinery Superintendent, Adm. Dupre's major assignments included that firm for 11 years, eventually becoming Navy Yard, New York, he was retired with XO, U S S INDIANA, CO P T Boats, S. assistant to the president. heart disease but was retained on active duty Pacific; staff duty with both Fleet Admirals and ordered first as Inspector of Naval ReIn 1935 Mr. Taylor joined Office Equipserves, Rock Island, II., and later as OinC, Halsey and King; CO CL COLUMBIA; and ment Manufacturers Institute as Executive Special Assistant to Deputy CNO (Logis- Secretary. In 1948 he was named AdministraNaval Radio School, Indianapolis, In. In June 1941 he was ordered to BuShips as tics). From 1949 until his retirement in De- tive Vice President. liaison officer with foreign naval missions cember 1953 he was Representative of the He served in the Naval Reserve from July Secretary of Defense on the Staff of Ambaswhere he administered the repair and over1942 to April 1945. haul of foreign warships in U. S. ports. In sador Harriman, EGA, Europe.

Among his survivors is his widow, Julia, 1945 he was placed on the inactive list.

He held the Legion of Merit.

208 Garges Dr., Rt. 3, Kennett, MO 63857.

After retirement Adm. Dupre was PresiHis awards included Secretary Defense Commendation Ribbon; Commander, Order dent and Superintendent, Jefferson Military FREDERICK L. CAUDLE '23 College, Washington, Ms., from 1955 to 1964. of the British Empire; Commander, (Drder ot Lt. Frederick L. Caudle, U S N (Ret.), Survivors include his widow, Marie, 2403 died of cancer 20 September 1971 at the Orange Nassau; Chevalier, French Legion of Honor; Order of Naval Merit (Mexico).

Westover Rd., Austin. T X 78703; a son, Great Lakes Naval Hospital.

Surviving are his widow, Marion, 1869 Capt. M. M. Dupre III, U S N (Ret.) '42; Born in Wilmington, Ohio, 29 January San Pablo Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069; a and a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Marie Dupre 1900, he graduated from high school there, Douglas. son, John, class of '58; and four grandenlisted in the U. S. Army in W W I , and children. graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923.

CLARENCE EDWARD OLSEN '21 He served afloat in ships in the Atlantic CARLETON COLE CHAMPION, JR. '20 RAdm. Clarence E. Olsen, U S N (Ret.), and Pacific and, following duty on the China Capt. Carleton C. Champion, Jr., U S N died 11 November 1971 in U S N H , Bethesda, station, was retired 10 April 1926 for a (Ret.), died 20 October 1971 in the Beaufort, Md. Funeral services were held at the Naval physical disability. Lt. Caudle was a meteorS. C , Naval Hospital. His ashes were scat- Academy Chapel; interment was in the Naval ologist in the U. S. Weather Bureau from 1931 to 1940 and, joining the faculty of the tered at sea by a Navy chaplain from a Academy Cemetery. helicopter from N A S , Charleston.

Born in Aloha, Mi., he was a 1921 grad- U. of Wisconsin at Madison in the latter A native of Savannah, Ga., he attended the uate of the Naval Academy. After six years year, was the Director of Pilot Training U. of South Carolina for two years before at sea, he returned to the Postgraduate School there until he was recalled to active duty entering the Naval Academy. After gradu- at Annapolis for instruction and continued in the Navy in 1943. He served as an instruc71 JANUARY, 1972

Born in Marblehead, Ma., 7 Nov. 1899, Cdr. Parker graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923. He then served in the USS UTAH ; at the Naval Training Station ( N T S ) , Hampton Roads; and in the JOHN D. EDWARDS. (Graduating from the Submarine School in 1927, he was in the USS R-7 until he went back to the N T S , Hampton Roads, in 1930. Between 1932 and 1941, he served successively in the U S S VEGA, MISSISSIPPI, GoFF, COLORADO, RAPIDAN, and PRAIRIE, ex-

Frederick I . Caudle '23

tor at the Naval Academy from 1943 until he retired from active duty again in 1945.

Lt. Caudle then became an instructor in geography and in mathematics at the Wisconsin State University ( W S U ) at Oshkosh.

Later, as a professor of science there, he was responsible for courses in meteorology and surveying and a graduate course in world population and resources. He retired from the W S U faculty in July 1970.

The author of the weather section of the 11th and 12th revisions of Knight's Modern Seamanship, Lt. Caudle was also a coauthor of a widely used textbook on elementary meteorology. He was awarded a Master's degree by the U. of Wisconsin and earned a doctorate from the Ohio State University.

At the time of his death, he was president of the Oshkosh, Wi., chapter of the Navy League and was a member of the board of directors of the Boys' Club of Oshkosh. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Oshkosh and was at one time the governor of his Rotarian district. Also, he had held memberships in several professional societies and educational organizations.

cept for two years (1935-1937) at the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. H. Cdr. Parker was at the N T S , Newport, from 1941 to 1944 and was with, first, the Atlantic Fleet Training Command and then the Pacific Fleet Training Command from 1944 to 1946. Following a brief tour of duty with the Commander, Task Group 78, he retired from active duty 1 January 1947. He taught in the Portsmouth, N. H., high school after this retirement, and he made his home at Ormond Beach approximately two years ago.

His survivors are his widow, Dorothy, 500 South Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, F L 32074; a son, John, of Andover, Ma.; two sisters, who are Miss Frances H. S. Parker of West Hartford, Ct., and Mrs, Robert H. Paine of Endicott, N. Y.; and three grandchildren.

J O H N HURSTON PARROTT ' 2 3

Cdr. John Hurston Parrott, U S N (Ret.), died SO October 1971 in Austin, Tx. Following a Masonic service, interment was in Smithville, Tx. The Texas native was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. For the next two years he served at sea in the USS TENNESSEE. In July 1925 he was assigned to the USS EAGLE # 3 5 . In September 1926, after brief hospitalization, he was ordered to the U S S MISSISSIPPI.

Three years later Cdr. Parrott transferred to the U S S RAMAPO as navigator. He had

brief duty in the U S S HULBERT prior to attending Postgraduate School in June 1930.

He was assigned to the Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, Va., in October 1931.

Lt. Caudle is survived by his widow, Jean, 1449 Knapp St., Oshkosh, W I 54901; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Anderson of Monterey, Ca., Mrs. Marcia Johnson who lives From June 1932 to June 1935 he served in Seoul, Korea, and Mrs. Margery Cordone as Engineer Officer in the U S S BERNADOU. of Norfolk, Va.; and IS grandchildren.

The next year he was a Company Officer at the Naval Academy. He returned to sea in CHARLES ALBERT PARKER ' 2 3 Cdr. Charles Albert Parker, U S N (Ret.), died 25 September 1971 at the Ormond Beach Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach, Fl. He had been ill for about a year and a half because of a severe stroke. His funeral services were on 27 September at the Woodward Funeral Chapel at Ormond Beach and his remains were interred 29 September at Exeter, N. H .

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June 1936 in the U S S OKLAHOMA and the

next month transferred to the U S S WYOMING. He retired for physical disability in 1937.

From June 1938 to March 1943 he served at sea in the U S S ZANE, U S S ARKANSAS, U S S BAINBRIDGE and U S S WYOMING. He

then reported to the Navy Department as Assistant to the Director of Public Relations. In August 1944 he became Deputy Director of Public Relations. He received a Letter of Commendation, with Ribbon, for service in that capacity.

In October 1945 Capt. Campbell returned to sea as CO, U S S ARIEL. The following

January he became District Public Information (Dfficer, Fourth Naval District. He transferred to the First Naval District in February 1950 for duty as War Plans Officer.

Capt. Campbell joined the staff of Commander Naval Forces, Far East, as PIO in September 1950. He received a Letter of Commendation, with Bronze Star, for meritorious achievement in that assignment. From July 1951 to July 1952 he was Operations Officer on the staff of the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, as Chief of Staff for Information. In February 1954 he became Assistant for Public Information, Third Naval District. He retired from the Navy in July 1956.

After retirement Capt. Campbell worked with the Radio Free Europe Fund in New York City.

Among his survivors is his widow, Wilma, 40 E. 10th St., New York, NY 10003.

JAMES HENRY W A R D ' 2 6

VAdm. James Henry Ward, U S N (Ret.), died 2 November 1971 in the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Born in Genesee, II., he was a 1926 graduate of the Naval Academy. In June 1930, after four years at sea, he had instruction at the Naval Torpedo Station, Newport. From December 1930 to May 1933 he was gunnery officer in the U S S GILMER. For the next three years he was at the Postgraduate School.

Adm. Ward returned to sea in July 1936 in the U S S TEXAS. The next year he was assigned to the staff of Commander Base Force. Duty on the staff of the Postgraduate School preceded duty afloat with DESRON Five and as CO, U S S CONYNGHAM. After four months as COMDESDIV Eight, he reported to the Bureau of Ordnance in May 1944.

In June 1946 he became COMDESRON One. A year later he transferred as Chief of Staff During W W I I he was recalled to active to COMDESFLOT One. From June 1948 to duty. He again retired at the end of the war July 1951 Adm. Ward was Design Engineering Officer at the Naval Gun Factory. with the rank of commander.

He next became CO, U S S BREMERTON. In Among his survivors is a cousin, Naomi July 1952 he was assigned Chief of Staff to Parrott of Bastrop, Tx. Commander Seventh Fleet and later transferred to Commander First Fleet.

GEORGE W I L L I A M CAMPBELL ' 2 6 He returned to the Postgraduate School Capt. George William Campbell, U S N (Ret.), died 12 September at his home in as Director of the Engineering School in July 1953. In July 1954 he was ordered to New York City. the First Naval District as Liaison and The Springfield, IL, native was a 1926 Senior Representative of Armed Forces. graduate of the Naval Academy. After four Following a year with the Bureau of Ordyears of sea duty he was ordered to NAS, nance he was assigned CO, U. S. Naval Lakehurst, II., for flight training and contin- Base, Key West. He transferred as CO, ued there after being designated Naval Avia- U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, in January 1957. tor. In January 1932 he joined the airship He retired 1 July 1959.

AKRON as Watch Officer and Assistant MaAmong his decorations and medals are terial Officer.

Capt. Campbell was next ordered to the the Silver Star Medal, Legion of Merit with newly-commissioned USS MACON. He served Combat "V," Gold Star in lieu of Second Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal in her until February 1935 when she crashed off Point Sur, Ca. Following a year in the with Combat "V." USS WRIGHT, he assumed command of the Adm. Ward is survived by a son, Hugh U S S EAGLE # 4 8 .

Wilson Ward of Bronxville, N. Y. SHIPMATE

LELAND RALPH L A M P M A N ' 2 7

RAdm. Leland Ralph Lampman, U S N (Ret.), was killed in a traffic accident on 2 October 1971 in Sarasota, Fl. Interment was in Angola, In., of 7 October.

Born in Rockford, IL, he was a 1927 graduate of the Naval Academy. After flight training he served six years at sea in the USS

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and U S S LEXINGTON. From June 1934 to May 1935 he was under instruction, first at the Postgraduate School in Annapolis, and then the Marine Corps School.

Adm. Lampman returned to sea in June 1938 in the U S S TATTNALL. Following a

year in the U S S DALLAS he was assigned William Thomas Easton '29 to the N R O T C Unit at Yale University.

From June 1941 to January 1943 he was CO, 1948 to July 1949 he was CO, USS VALCOUR. USS ELLIS. He next assumed command of Upon completion of instruction at the Naval the U S S THATCHER, attached to (Zomo. War College in July 1950 he remained there Arleigh Burke's "Little Beaver" Squadron. as a member of the staff for two years.

From September 1945 to August 1947 he In April 1952 he was ordered to the staff was attached to the N R O T C Unit at the U. of Com 6th Fleet as Fleet Plans and Operaof Illinois. After serving as CO, USS tions Officer. From May 1954 to June 1955 OKANOGAN, for a year, he was attached to he was CO, U S S INTREPID. He then became the CIA as Assistant Director, Office of Assistant to the Vice CNO for Personnel.

Reports and Estimates. In February 1951 he In November 1957 he was assigned as Deputy was ordered to the Joint Staff, Alaskan Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations on Command. the staff of Commander Naval Forces, Europe. Capt. Easton retired in October From July 1952 to July 1953 he was COM 1958.

DESRON 32. For the next two years he served as Assistant Center Commander, Surviving are his widow, Manoa, 4739 NTC, Great Lakes, II. In August 1955 he Tilden St., N.W., Washington, D. C 20016; joined the N R O T C Unit at Georgia Tech. a daughter, Mrs. William V. Mickley of He retired from active duty in June 1957.

Warrenton, Va.; three sons, Cdr. Peter B. Adm. Lampman had the Navy Cross, the Easton '54 of Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Dr. Legion of Merit (with star) and the Navy William B. Easton of Princeton, N. J., and Lt. Frederick B. Easton of Charleston, S. C ; Unit Citation. and eight grandchildren.

After retirement he worked as an assistant marketing manager of Bendix Corp.

WARREN BYRON CHRISTIE ' 3 3 Survivors include his widow, Sarah, 3360 Capt. Warren B. Christie, USN ( R e t ) , Higel Ave., Sarasota, F L 33581. died IS September 1971 in Mobile, Al. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery W I L L I A M THOMAS EASTON ' 2 9 on 20 September.

Capt. William Thomas Easton, U S N Born in Milwaukee, Wi., he was grad(Ret.), died of a heart ailment 3 November uated from the Naval Academy in 1933.

1971 in Sibley Hospital, Washington, D. C Six years at sea preceded his return to Graveside services were held at Arlington Annapolis for instruction at the Postgraduate National Cemetery on 8 November.

School. He continued instruction at MIT, Born in Salt Lake City, Ut., he attended from which he earned the degree MS in the U. of Southern California prior to en- Naval Engineering in June 1942. He then had tering the Naval Academy. After graduation duty in connection with fitting out the in 1929 he spent a year in the U S S T E N - USS JENKINS and served as her Engineer NESSEE before reporting for flight training. Officer from her commissioning in July 1942 From May 1931 to June 1934 he was at- until January 1943. tached to VF-6 in the USS SARATOGA. He Capt. Christie was next assigned to the then served two years with VP-1 in Pearl staff of Commander Landing Craft Flotillas, Harbor.

South Pacific Force, as Flag Secretary. He In June 1936 Capt. Easton rejoined VF-6 was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with for a year. The next year he was assigned Combat "V" for service in that capacity. In to Torepdo Squadron 5, based in the YORK- August 1944 he assumed command of the USS RINGGOLD. He earned a Gold Star in TOWN. At the commissioning of the USS BOISE he served as her senior aviator for a lieu of the Second Bronze Star Medal for year. From July 1939 to November 1942 he achievement in that command. was stationed at NAS, Anacostia and was From March 1946 to April 1947 he was personal pilot of the late Secretary of the Engineer Officer of the USS NEW JERSEY. Navy, the Honorable Frank Knox.

For the next three years he was assigned Capt. Easton reported to Commander Fleet to the Terminal Island Naval Shipyard, Air Wing 14 and became CO of Photographic San Pedro, Ca., and later the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. In January 1950 he was Squadron 2 in December 1942. In March 1953 he reported to Commander, Fleet Air, assigned to the Office of the CNO and was West Coast, to assist in fitting out Bombing sent as Bureau of Ships Representative to Squadron 103 as CO. Five months later he the U. S. Naval Mission, Chile. was assigned Chief Staff Officer and OperaIn September 1953 Capt. Christie was tions Officer on the staff of Commander, assigned to the New York Naval Shipyard.

Fleet Air Wing 7. He received the Legion Three years later he was ordered to the of Merit and the Croix de Guerre in that staff of Commander Service Force, U. S. assignment.

Atlantic Fleet. From August 1959 to August Capt. Easton became CO, NAS, Sanford, 1961 he served at the Norfolk Naval ShipFL, in June 1945. The next year he was yard. His last assignment before retiring in ordered to the Office of the CNO in the February 1963 was as Supervisor of ShipAviation and Plans Division. From October building, Westwego, La. J A N U A R Y ,

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Survivors include his widow, Daisy, 1009 Chalet Dr., W., Mobile, AL 36608; a daughter; and two sons.

W I L L I A M J O H N JOHNSTON ' 3 6

Capt. William John Johnston ( S C ) , USN (Ret.) died 30 April 1971 in Chula Vista, Ca. Capt. Johnston, who was born in Emeigh, Pa., was a 1936 graduate of the Naval Academy. He transferred to the Supply Corps in 1939. His sea duty included USS DETROIT; staff, COMDESDIV 11; USS

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USS TARAWA. Among his shore assignments were NAS, Norfolk; Naval Supply Center, Oakland; Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; Naval Supply Depot, San Diego; instruction at the Naval War College; General Stores Supply Office, Philadelphia; CO, Naval Supply Depot, Guam; Military Medical Supply Agency, Brooklyn; and staff.

Chief of Naval Air Training, Pensacola.

He retired from active duty 1 July 1966.

Survivors include his widow, Marsella, 71 East Shasta St., Chula Vista, CA 92010.

CHARLES EDWARD KLOSS ' 4 6

Mr. Charles Edward Kloss died 23 August 1971 in Scarsdale, N. Y. Memorial services were held in the Hitchcock Presbyterian Church there.

Born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, he attended the U. of Maine before entering the Naval Academy. He graduated with the class of 1946 and resigned from the Navy in October 1947. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War.

Charles Edward Kloss '46

Mr. Kloss had been a resident of Scarsdale for ten years. At the time of his death he was a consultant with the Bank Building Corporation of America. He was a member of the Fox Meadow Tennis Club and was a volunteer fireman and a deacon at Hitchcock Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the USNA Athletic Association and Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He is survived by his widow, Kathryn, 70 Huntington Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583; three daughters, Dorothy, Wendy and Dolly, all of the home address; his mother, Mrs. Theodore Kloss of Waterville, Me.; a sister, and an aunt.

AUBREY LEON A K I N , JR. ' 5 7

Maj. Aubrey Leon Akin, Jr., USAF, was killed in an aircraft accident near Scott AFB, IL, on 16 September. Funeral services with full military honors were held 20 September in Forest Park Church, Houston, Tx. The Houston native entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1957. After two years he transferred to the U. of Texas. He was commissioned in the Air Force in June 73

Aubrey Leon Akin, Jr. '57

1958. His duty stations included San Antonio, Savannah, Ga., Bermuda, Travis AFB and the Philippines.

In Savannah and Bermuda Maj. Akin flew KC-9S refueling planes. From Travis AFB he flew C-124 and C-141 missions into Vietnam. He was a flight examiner with more than 6000 hours of flying time.

At the time of his death he was assigned to Scott AFB as a flight instructor.

Surviving are his widow, Nancy, 68 Harmon Dr., Lebanon, IL 62254; two sons, David and Richard; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Akin of Houston; two brothers; and one sister.

DUANE PAUL SCHUSTER, JR. '65

Mr. Duane Paul Schuster, Jr. died in Bridgeport, Ct., on 27 August 1971 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Funeral ser-

vices were held in the Dennis and D'Arcy Funeral Home in Stratford, Ct. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery there.

Born in Virginia, Mr. Schuster received a Presidential appointment to the Naval Academy with the class of 1965. He left the Academy in 1962 and later became a systems analyst in Connecticut.

At the time of his death Mr. Schuster was primary candidate for a Democratic nomination as alderman in Connecticut's 139th district.

He is survived by his widow, Valerie, 368 Jackson Ave., Stratford, CT 06497; a daughter, Terri-Ann; a son. Dean Paul, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane P. Schuster, Sr.; a sister; and his grandmother.

EDWARD JEFFERSON SMITH, JR. ' 6 7

Lt. Edward Jefferson Smith, Jr., USN, died at sea 9 September 1971 as a result of an aircraft accident while on a local acrobatic training mission.

A native of East Orange, N. J., he went to V P I for a year before entering the Naval Academy in the class of 1967. As a midshipman he was active in the Protestant Chapel Choir, Drum and Bugle Corps, Glee Club and the Spiffys.

Upon completion of flight training at NAS, Pensacola, he remained there with the Naval Air Basic Training Command. At the time of his death Lt. Smith was attached to VF-213 in San Diego.

Surviving are his widow, Kay Ann, 5667 Camber PL, San Diego, CA 92117; a son.

Shane Christian; twin daughters. Shannon Noel and Tania Marie; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Smith of Mountain Lakes, N. J. DANIEL SURFACE BARRETT ' 7 1

Ens. Daniel S. Barrett, USN, was killed in a private aircraft accident shortly after takeoff from Bay Bridge Airport, Stevensville, Md., on 21 October. Funeral services were held 26 October in the Naval Academy Chapel. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

The pilot of the aircraft, a W W I I trainer, was also killed. He was Mid'n. William R. Miller '72.

Born in Arlington, Va., Ens. Barrett won two athletic letters in baseball and soccer from Towson Senior High School. He played bassoon, clarinet and saxophone in the school band. He was also a member of the Honor Society.

Ens. Barrett was graduated from the Naval Academy, having majored in aerodynamics, in June 1971. In his first class year he was on the Superintendent's list. He had been assigned temporary duty at U S N A as a sailing instructor and was to have reported to the USS

S A N DIEGO 1 November.

He

was scheduled for flight training in April 1972.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Barrett, 1138 Gypsy Ln. E., Towson, MD 21204; and a brother, Lt. James W. Barrett, U S N '67, stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. He was engaged to marry Lori Nordtvedt of Annandale, Va.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS In the interest of timely chapter reporting, chapter secretaries are requested to forward their material with as little delay as possible. Copy received after the 15th of the month misses the issue then in preparation and may not reach the reader until two months or more later.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT To date 26 alumni have sent in their '72 dues . . . but we have over 40 on our mailing list . . . H O W 'BOUT YOU?

Astronaut Col. Tom Stafford '52 was the special guest at the October luncheon of the Kittyhawk Chapter. Pictured ore D. B. Nichols ' 6 1 , Col. Stafford, Col. F. Young '50, J. Gallagher '57 and Capt. F. Dietrich '62.

MILWAUKEE Our election of officers was held at the gala October meeting at the Seven Seas.

Elected were Jon Graf '60 as president, Denny Joyce as vice president, and Ted Cheney as secretary-treasurer. The winners of the door prize were Captain and Mrs. Barney Thielges. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

The Wisconsin Blue and Gold Seminar that was in the planning stages now appears to be a "Com 9" Seminar. You may recall our chapter was to have provided some assistance if this event was held in Milwaukee. We now are tentatively set to host a "Happy Hour" at Great Lakes. The Seminar will be held on 8 and 9 January 1972.

The program will be of interest to all Blue and Gold Officers and Affiliates, Bird Dogs, Alumni and Prospective Blue and Gold Officers. Please contact Jon Graf or Ted Cheney if you can possibly make it.

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NEW ORLEANS Fifteen members and guests turned out for the November meeting. Prior to lunch, those present observed a minute of silent prayer in memory of Alfred W. (Tom) Atkins, Jr. '48, who died during the week. Capt.

Anson represented the chapter at the memorial service held at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans. Interment was in Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, N. J. It was agreed that a donation to the American Cancer Society would be made in Tom's name.

Capt. Hugh Lewis '54 and Mrs. Lewis have moved to Cape Coral, Fl. Members and guests in attendance this month included Bradfoot '16, Capt. Neville Levy (honorary), Howland '24, Samsot '27, RAdm. Bourgeois 'SO, Shacklette '39, Anson, Levy and Versaggi '45, Guillot '47, Sharp '48, Cdr. John Rice, USNR, Area Blue and Gold Officer, Harlan '49, Col. Richard Hunt, USA (USMA 'SO), and Cole '62.

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PENSACOLA An organizational luncheon meeting of the Pensacola chapter was held on 5 November. Sixty charter members turned out to hear Capt. Bill Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association. Capt. Busik stressed the need for better communication with and between alumni of the Naval Academy. A smooth flow of communication will greatly enhance and encourage an interchange of information.

Chaplain Laboon '44 gave the invocation and the first officers, to hold office until April 1972, were announced: Adm. Donald B. Duncan '17, honorary president; Capt. Porter Bedell '33, president; RAdm. Magruder Tuttle '32, vice president; Capt. James O. Vosseller 'SO, treasurer, and Cdr. H. J. McRoberts '29, secretary.

Adm. Dave Davidson '16 was the "plankholder" present and P. W. Williams, father of the late Percy Williams '55, was the first Associate member of the chapter.

Due are $5 per year. Pensacola area alumni interested in joining may send their checks to: Jim Durr, Bank of the South, P. O. Box 3228, Pensacola, FL 32506.

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Chaplain Laboon, Adm. Duncan, Copt. Bedell, Capt. Busik, Capt.

Tuttle and Cdr. McRoberts at the organizational meeting of the Pensacola Chapter.

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PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia chapter opened its '71'72 meeting season on 14 October with a program at the Phila. Naval Base Officers' Club. Capt. Wayne Meyer, USN, currently serving as Program Manager for the Navy's AEGIS Program, gave an interesting talk accompanied by a film of this program.

AEGIS is a sophisticated weapons system under development to provide for fleet defense in the 1975-2000 era. Cdr. Bill Phillips, USN '51, TechRep on this project, assisted Capt. Meyer. Over 80 alumni, wives, Midn.

Dads and wives and guests from RCA (prime contractor on this program) were in attendance.

At this meeting the '71-'72 slate of officers were introduced and include: Pres.— Dick Chuday '54, First VP—Mike Belensky '46, Second VP—Art Fleming '24, Treas.— Jack Kazenski '60, Sec.—Jack Santucci '60, National Trustee—Tom Dell '21, Chairman of the Board and Alternate National Trustee—Ralph Sentman '25, Pres. Elect—Larry Hess '47, and Directors—Jim Lazell '24, RAdm. Ken Veth '35, Hank Surface '38, Jim Dunford '39, Reg Ockley '39, Capt.

John Drew, USN '42, Jim Healy '54, John Newton '63 and Dan Mitchell '65.

SAN FRANCISCO On the evening of 3 November, 32 of the faithful and their guests enjoyed another evening of good food and fellowship at the monthly dinner-meeting at Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, Treasure Island.

An innovation that received wide approbation was an invitation to the wives to join us during the Happy Hour, just prior to the stag dinner. The wives then adjourned for dinner at the table reserved for them in the main dining room.

We deeply regret to announce the passing of Capt. Richard S. Robertson, USN (Ret.). of the class of 1912. Dick was a faithful attendant at our dinner meetings for many years and nearly always represented the senior class present. We will miss him. The chapter is sending a donation to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund in his memory.

Our President, Jim Landon '44, who is also our National Trustee, presented an interesting report of the meeting of the National Board of Trustees in Annapolis. Jim also told us about homecoming which followed and the exciting game with Duke.

Our guest speaker of the evening was Capt. James V. Grealish, USNR, an hon-

orary member of this chapter and San Francisco Bay Coordinator for the Blue and Gold Program. The subject of his address was: "The Naval Academy of Today and Tomorrow—How You Can Help."

Jim informed us of the present day procedures involved in getting an applicant into the Naval Academy. We learned of the outstanding success of the Blue and Gold Program in finding qualified young men as evidenced by the fact that the Naval Academy had in the year 1970-71 the largest number of applicants in its history. It was also gratifying to know that the Academy has maintained its high mental and physical standards.

Following the address, President Landon read a Letter of Commendation, which together with a plaque, he presented to Capt.

Grealish on behalf of Adm. George W. Anderson, Jr., President of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. The award was made in recognition of Jim's outstanding performance in the Blue and Gold Program for 1970-71. Congratulations, Jim! SEATTLE The Seattle chapter held its November meeting on the third at the COM, Navy Supply Center, Pier 91. A trustees nominating meeting preceded dinner and the speaker.

Mr. Peter Eckel, vice president of a local business firm, spoke on the topic, "The Second Plateau."

W. E. Huddleston '46, J. B. Hudson '67, Robert Kramer '50, J. P. Lunger '32, J. C McCarthy '39, Peyton Park '17, G. A. Peery '31, W. G. Petty 'SO, J. B. Pleasants 'SO, R. R. Pratt '36, W. T. Roos '49, R. R. Ruthford '60. D. M. Tyree '25 and J. W. Wells '47.

Oldest alumnus, R. A . Dawes ' 0 4 , serves up the ceremoniol cake a t the o r g a n i z a t i o n a l meeting of the V i r g i n i a Peninsula C h a p t e r .

It was announced that contributions for the restoration of Alumni House would be accepted.

VIRGINIA PENINSULA Alumni living in the Norfolk vicinity had a founding chapter dinner meeting on 27 October in the Officers' Club, Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown. Cocktails and dinner preceded the business meeting. Capt. Bill Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, attended and spoke to the group.

Officers are: William Huddleston '46, president ; Ira R. Hanna '57, vice president; M. A. Harkins '67, treasurer, and Robert Kramer '50, secretary/recorder.

Attendees at the meeting were: W. W. Anderson '50, E. P. Archibald '22, H. T. Bierer '33, J. K. Cabaniss '45, Jack Carr '44, K. F. Casey '34, J. P. Costello '33, Hugh Davis '59, R. A. Dawes '04, George Dufek '25, Bob Fawcett '69, I. R. Hanna '57, M. A. Harkins '67, J. K. Hobbs '67 and his father J. P. Hobbs '34, R. G. Hubbard '52,

C o p t . Busik presents a Blue a n d G o l d p l a q u e to Dick H a n n a during V i r g i n i a Peninsula meeting.

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RAdm. WILLIAM S. POST, JR., USN (Ret.) 2544 South French Avenue Sanford, Florida 32771

THE MEREDITH COMPANY

Johnny Williams, USNA '40

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SALESMAN WANTED Industrial supplies for woodworking industry. Well established line of large machine saws and knives.

Multi-state territory, drawing accounts and excellent commissions. Potential earnings over $20,000. Two retired Navy captains on our sales force.

N E U M E Y E R & D I M O N D , Inc. Box 537, W . Paterson, N J 07024

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W r i t e for free sales-rental bulletin, brochures, price lists, financing information a n d m a p s .

Every letter answered promptly—no obligation.

MRS. LYDIA F E Y Serving housing needs foy t h e p a s t 15 years with ROUTH ROBBINS REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 400 N o r t h W a s h i n g t o n Street, Alexandria, Virginia P h o n e : (703) 836-6200 (703) 356-2516 Serving both Maryland and Virginia.

COUNSELLING FIELD Almost 100 of 600 GBS franchisees a r e former m i l i t a r y officers . . . a n d your service-related org a n i z a t i o n a l a n d m a n a g e m e n t abilities could give you t h e edge in this " p r e s t i g e a n d profits" business opportunity. Exclusive franchise rights to represent GBS now available in many communities due to rapid expansion by nationally known leader in business counselling field. W e offer a dignified position with community s t a t u r e a n d a n opportun i t y for service. $10,500 investment required ; u n limited e a r n i n g potential. F o r free brochure (no obligation), w r i t e t o : Mr. C. E . Gaw, Executive Vice P r e s i d e n t GENERAL BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

188 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis 21404 Telephones: 263-2651 or, from D. C , 261-2744

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Real Estate Virginia-Washington, D. C.-Maryland Located close to Pentagon & Crystal City 2219 Arlington Ridge Road, South at 23rd Street. South Arlington. Virginia 22202 Phone (703) 979-8600 R a y F . Smith, S r . '42

—is your free (illustrated) booklet with facts on local schools, military facilities, home sales and rentals, financing, taxes, insurance & G I & F H A benefits. A postcard request will bring your copy of "WASHINGTON TODAY." After 11 years as a Realtor in the Metropolitan D. C. area, Leigh " E a r l y " Winters, '40, now has an office near the Pentagon Crystal Plaza, and National^ Center that specializes in service to Service Families in all Real Estate matters.

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REALTY, INC.

701 S. 23rd St., Arlington, Va. 22202 Phone: (703) 979-8444

7401 Wisconsin Avenue, Dept. S

Phone Collect 1 -215-886-5900

W a s h i n g t o n , D.C. 20014

Gaylord Hopkins '63 RETIRING PERSONNEL—Need industrious, i m a g i n a t i v e men with m a n a g e m e n t ability t o assist in expansion of sales organization with old established firm. New p r o d u c t ; dignified p r o c e d u r e s ; self-programmed h o u r s ; wide choice of location.

Unlimited opportunity for the ambitious. Send r e s u m e t o : Col. J . S. Skoczylas, USMC (Ret.) '40.

G R E A T BOOKS O F T H E W E S T E R N W O R L D .

4215 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, N . 0 . 28301.

U. ROBERT ROZE '62

Account Executive Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

203 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Telephone: (301) 685-3200 NORFOLK—VA. BEACH AREA J u n i o r Officers a n d Old Grads ( O - l t h r u 0-9) — a r e cordially invited to visit or c a l l : J O H N H U D S O N '67 Conn. M u t u a l Life I n s u r a n c e Co. 1320 V a . N a t i o n a l Bank BIdg. Norfolk, V a . 23510 (703) 622-1351 For professional advice on life insurance matters.

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GIMBEL-HOPKINS, INC. ANNAPOLISW A S H I N G T O N , D. C. A R E A F o r information r e g a r d i n g sales and rentals contact

255 S. Easton Road 2^

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J u d y R a c h a p (wife of Allen R a c h a p '58)

Glenside, PA 19038 AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER

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Annapolis, Md. 21401 Telephone (301) 268-7811 Member Multiple Listing Service Member National Board of Realtors

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We provide free guest house facilities for military officers and their families F I V E DAYS N O COST—NO OBLIGATION N O GIMMICK F o r reservations w r i t e : R O W A N R E A L T Y CO. 2740 S. Randolph St., Arlington, V a . 22206

VOLVO For years M A R B E R T MOTORS h a s sold more cars to Midshipmen and Military Officers t h a n any other dealer. Call or w r i t e t o learn w h y .

M A R B E R T MOTORS 284 West Street, Annapolis, Md. 21401 (301) 263-2387 or, from D . C , 932-8393

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