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MEMORIES OF MIDWAY THIRTY YEARS AGO Rear Admiral John R. Wadleigh, USN (Ret.) ' T U R N I N G POINTS in world history are unequally spaced in time. In a period of peace they may be years or decades apart. In time of major wars they come fast, one following another. Thus, the Battle of Midway, a real turning point in World War II, was less than six months after the Japanese sneak attack upon Pearl Harbor, which in itself was a turning point in world history. A comparison of Midway, a major victory after initial defeats, with the tedious and nonproductive fighting in Vietnam, shows what a government and its people, united for victory, can do in a short time against great odds. In this month of June 1972 we look back to a great United States naval victory of thirty years ago.

Many books, articles, and official reports have been written on this decisive battle and many more will be. This story is being written from the viewpoint of one who "was there," one who feels very fortunate to be here to remember it in later years, and one who may have had a particularly active "guardian angel" around on that busy June 4th, 1942.

USS YoRKTOWN (CV-10), one of four aircraft carriers in our Pacific Fleet, had been a travelling ship, not only since December 7, 1941, but also for many months before the Pearl Harbor attack. The ship had been the most active of U. S. aircraft carriers on patrols and convoys in the North Atlantic during 1941, operating from Iceland to the Azores in continuing anti-submarine and anti-surface raider operations as the United States gradually threw the weight of its material and money on the side of the Western Allies. When the scenario for the Battle of Midway began unfolding in May of 1942, YoRKTOWN, flagship of Task Force 17 under Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher '06, had just been "blooded" in the Battle of the Coral Sea, far to the southwest of Midway, and was steaming to the newly established base of Tongatabu in the Friendly Islands for inspection of battle damage. I was serving as Second Division Officer as a newly made two striper, and had been in our fine ship for almost two years.

Besides my division duties I was one of five underway watch officers on the bridge, had my battle station in Sky Aft as Control Officer, and as an extra task was Ship's Service J U N E ,

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Officer. All these jobs have a place in my memories of those days between the Coral Sea action, eventually hailed as an Allied victory but at that time not so clear-cut, and the crushing victory at Midway.

YoRKTOWN was a proud ship, with a seasoned air group that had covered both Atlantic and Pacific operations and which was supported by a veteran air department with a depth of true professionalism in warrant officers, chiefs, and leading petty officers. In gunnery we thought we had a pretty fine outfit and the same was true throughout the ship; engineers, supply, medical, etc. Add to the professionals the large numbers of eager and buoyant youngsters who joined the Navy to be "Navymen" and you have YORKTOWN'S ship's company. The ship had not been in port for very long in the past eighteen months, but had never missed a commitment whether in the gray and cold Atlantic or the sunny Pacific.

The action in the Coral Sea had certainly proved that the ship and its air group could take it as well as dish it out. On May 7 YORKTOWN'S air group had put one large Japanese carrier out of action on the day following their sinking of a smaller one ofif Misima Island. On that day YORKTOWN, due to the expert shiphandling of her skipper, Capt. Elliot Buckmaster '12, and defense provided by our fighters and gunners, had survived heavy Japanese aerial attacks. Torpedo planes had missed us completely, though one dive bomber had scored a hit amidships and several scored near misses. Despite this damage the ship continued to operate. Yes, we were "shook" in that battle, more particularly as we watched our partner, USS LEXINGTON, succumb to internal explosions and fire after the Japanese attacks. She was older, less maneuverable, and turned out to be the successful target for the crack air groups from Japan's newest carriers, SHOKAKU and ZUIKAKU. Even as the Task Force retired, word was beginning to circulate about heading for Bremerton and a well-earned overhaul, one that had been scheduled for December in Norfolk and, of course, had been cancelled on December 7. While hopes of home continued to grow as we entered Tongatabu after the Coral Sea fight, the immediate feeling was one of

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skipper. Captain Frederick Sherman '10 of the lost carrier.

There was a good bit of competition between the two ships in those first months of the war, some good natured and some not so good natured. Each crew was proud, each air group had been in action on several occasions, and each thought its record the best. Thirty years later, I can only say thank goodness for such feelings; they help make a w a r ship both ready and capable. LEXINGTON'S crew went home to West Coast ports while Midway was in full swing and as such were the first "survivors" in any number from a battle after Pearl Harbor. W h e n the loss of " L A D Y L E X , " as she became known, was announced, there was considerable publicity. Resentment bubbled through our crew and air group as there had been no mention of other ships in the Coral Sea Battle, and it seemed that LEXINGTON had beaten the Japanese single-handed. It was a tempest in a teapot, but it seemed important at the time. If it hadn't, we would not have been the ship's company that our veteran carrier deserved.

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relaxation. W o r d was out that Admiral Halsey with carriers ENTERPRISE and H O R N E T had reached the Coral Sea area and was now between us and any Japanese who might be returning. W e frankly did not know how badly the two Japanese air groups in the Coral Sea had been mauled, or we would have breathed far easier. Tongatabu, that lovely lagoon of the Friendly Islands, looked almost like home since Task F o r c e 17 had been there a few weeks earlier for a breather before the Coral Sea action. Now the port had changed with the arrival of a major convoy from the East Coast.

T o n g a was to become a strong advanced base, although in fact it was only useful as such for a brief time as Allied forces moved to the westward and up into the Solomon Islands. A t T o n g a there were even some Army nurses, recently arrived in the convoy, who were only too glad to accept an invitation from one of our advance-party aviators to have dinner on board YORKTOWN on the night of our arrival. Along with the dinner went fresh water showers for these modern "Nightingales," for the Field Hospital just landed did not have high priority on the construction of running water facilities. One can imagine the reaction of YORKTOWN'S very monastic crew when six or seven of these girls joined us for movies on the hangar deck that first evening in p o r t !

As a ship's company we were all most happy when simultaneously with our arrival at Tonga, word was out that we would be underway for Pearl H a r b o r (and we assumed thence to the W e s t Coast) as soon as fueling and inspection of damages could be completed. While we remained in condition watches to guard against surprise attacks, logistics were tackled. Fueling was a problem with no oil barges present, although the venerable oiler K A N A W H A ( A O - 1 ) had oil aboard. Due to our overhang and the lack of barges to be used as "camels" between oiler and carrier, it was decided to use an astern method for fueling. K A N A W H A anchored close under YORKTOWN'S stern and passed her fuel line over her bow to our stern. It was a long and tedious process, but as I recall wind and current held so that the mission was accomplished without additional maneuvering. This may have been a first on this type of refueling and I am quite sure it was a last. Once before YORKTOWN had performed a "first" in fueling when in Bermuda a new 1600-ton destroyer on shakedown cruise transferred all her fuel to the carrier so that we could proceed on a search for a German pocket battleship to the east.

T h e cruise of Task Force 17 back to Pearl H a r b o r was uneventful. Fuel had to be conserved due to the absence of our oiler, NEOSHO, sunk in the Coral Sea, which fitted well with limitations on the carrier's speed until repairs could be effected in drydock. On board ships of the force were most of LEXINGTON'S survivors, including as a guest of our JUNE,

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Five months of steady Pacific duty after our Atlantic operations had given us ship's spirit which had solidified as time had gone by. None was more responsible for this than our executive officer, the dynamic, enthusiastic, and very capable Dixie Kiefer '18, veteran pilot and naval officer and an expert in human relations. After the Gilbert Island raid in early February he had relieved the equally dynamic, enthusiastic, but often bombastic "Jocko" Clark, who had set some high standards for us and drove us hard in the months he was on board. Dixie Kiefer maintained these standards and was also able to solidify the morale and spirit of the ship in the months before Midway. T h e Navy suffered a severe loss when he was lost in a tragic aircraft accident towards the end of the war after an outstanding cruise as skipper of TICONDEROGA in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns.

Task Force 17 reached Pearl H a r b o r on May 27, and YORKTOWN proceeded directly into the large drydock where six months before the fleet flagship, PENNSYLVANIA, had survived the Japanese attack. Navy yard workmen swarmed on board and as the water in the dock receded, deck divisions on stages and floats made a quick stab at cleaning the ship's bottom, but there was urgency in the air and the real purpose of drydocking was to inspect and repair underwater damage from the near misses in the Coral Sea. There was also internal damage, but the external was more important. In two days the Pearl Harbor yard force had put on temporary patches, added internal strengthening, and made our ship seaworthy. Whether YORKTOWN was "battleworthy" structurally is a questionable point. Damage suffered at Midway may well have been compounded by that suffered at the Coral sea.

As Ship's Service Officer I had a very special interest in this stop in Pearl Harbor. Major elements of the department, the ship's store and the soda fountain had been obliterated by our Coral Sea bomb hit. Well I recall on the day of that battle looking down from Sky Aft at the small hole in the flight deck almost directly below us. The bomb, a converted armor piercing shell, had passed a few feet from our battle station, penetrated three decks, and exploded in the Ship's Service compartment. H e r e had been stationed a well balanced Damage Control party. Repair V, under my good friend, Lt. Milton Ricketts '35 who died fighting the fire in this space and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. On our cruise north to Pearl H a r b o r together with the Ship's Service Treasurer, 2nd Lt. Earl Anderson, U S M C (now a Lieutenant General commanding Fleet Marine Force Atlantic), and Chief Electrician's Mate Czuchran, we planned a rehabilitation of our department. While many of our records were lost in our small office also in this compartment our cash was safe and we had been able to borrow some catalogues of equipment from ships in Tonga. By the time we reached Pearl H a r b o r orders and requisitions had been prepared and if required we were ready to renovate the Soda Fountain and Store. Naturally we would be able to do it more reasonably in a West Coast port but Cdr. Kiefer would not listen to any delay. "Get the soda fountain and

Sound and its secure Navy Yard—we could visualize loved ones coming to meet the ship—and old-timers could regale newer members of the crew with stories of YORKTOWN'S 1939 overhaul in Bremerton. My roommate and classmate. Bill Crenshaw, and I swapped a few yarns about W e s t Coast duty and wondered what Bremerton would be like as a wartime boom town. I don't believe either of us ever found out, and I have yet to go back to that naval complex of the Northwest.

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store operational pronto," these were my orders. W h e n we left the Navy Yard three days later we had a fully stocked if inadequately shelved store, and over $10,000 worth of ice cream-making equipment and storage cabinets. By the end of our first day at sea shipfitters and ship's service operators had the ice cream flowing. However, there was another story of getting bills squared away in the following months. W e tried to pay all bills before sailing, but missed some of the equipment arriving at the last moment. Since all records were lost when YORKTOWN sank, voluminous paperwork was generated in the months to come as we separated just from false bills. T h e " 5 % " shows up everywhere in life, and unhappily there were those in 1942 who took advantage of a lost ship to try and make a "fast buck" from Uncle Sam. T P W O A N D A H A L F D A Y S L A T E R , on May 30, YORKTOWN sailed, not for Bremerton as we had hoped, but towards the northwest—trailing by a day the carriers E N T E R PRISE and HORNET. W o r k i n g parties had toiled around the clock loading stores of all sorts. Fresh food was the greatest treat, but the aviators had new fighter planes, the gunners had more ammunition, and a swarm of new personnel had arrived. My division received a new junior officer, but my other two "J.O.'s," Ed McManus and John Roper, had no time to brief him and show him our many division spaces before we were once again in action. This was true of many of our new personnel who came aboard in Pearl Harbor.

O u r air group was completely reformed ending up as a composite of Air Group 3 and our old Air Group 5. Also we received the first of the "Quonset Aviators," ground officers assigned to our squadrons for specialized duties. Those three and a half days in Pearl Harbor had left the ship in a state of minor confusion, but a day and a half at sea found us back in the groove breaking in our new people as fast as possible.

Shortly after our sortie from Pearl Harbor, YORKTOWN fired some standard 5" gunnery practices. One might question these "scoring" practices at such a time, but our gun boss wanted to shake down the revamped crews and see how good we were under the rules of Orders For Gunnery Exercises ( O G E ) . W e did not do as well as anyone would have liked.

W e had shot down Aichi 99's in the Coral Sea, but this practice showed us some glaring weaknesses. Cdr. Ernie Davis '25, our determined gunnery officer, let us know about it. His remarks were that we had lived through an attack

by Jap air groups in the Coral Sea, but we needed more hits per gun per minute and we might need them very soon.

In fact, almost while we were hearing from our department head, Captain Buckmaster gave YORKTOWN the word over the public address system. T h e ship was headed for the defense of Midway Island towards which a strong Japanese force was believed to be steaming. After this job was done we would go to Bremerton for needed repairs and the longdelayed overhaul. It was a cheering word from "on high."

After all, there were three carriers on our side now and the action would take place in our own backyard under the air cover from Midway. W e could see that beautiful Puget

Shortly after Captain Buckmaster's short but definite talk, tragedy struck our ship—an omen of bad luck as some said, but I do not recall feeling that way. After our gunnery practice the reorganized air group started flying on board, fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes from Air Group 3 with a liberal sprinkling of YORKTOWN pilots from our old squadrons, and Scouting Squadron 5 under Lt. Wally Short '32, an original YORKTOWN squadron. Fighting Squadron 3 under LCdr. John Thach '27, reinforced to 27 planes of the new F4F-4 type, had almost completed landing and moving forward when one plane missed the arresting wires, tried to clear the deck, but instead jumped over the barrier into the planes parked forward. LCdr. Don Lovelace '28, squadron Executive Officer, was killed by the incoming plane and several planes were seriously damaged. It was a freak accident, one that any air officer dreads, and a prime reason for the complete conversion of carriers to angled decks in later years.

Gloom overhung our wardroom that night as Task Force 17 formed up and sped to the northwest to join Rear Admiral Spruance and the carriers of Task Force 16.

On the first of June Admiral Fletcher's Task Force met oilers CIMARRON and PLATTE well east of Midway Island.

Refueling of large warships underway was still a new procedure in that first half year of war, but YORKTOWN was becoming well broken in. Our first refueling from the oiler K A S KASKIA off Samoa in January had been a major evolution.

The oiler had made the approach on the carrier, heavy bow and breast lines had been rigged and, in effect, YORKTOWN was towing the oiler. Handling of the heavy lines required a clear hangar deck forward, plenty of working hands, and expertise on the part of the boatswain's mates. I recall one refueling of this type while en route to attack the Gilbert Islands which very nearly ended in disaster. The oiler had yawed away from the carrier, parting a fueling rig which had then become entangled in the oiler's inboard propeller, causing her to lose steering control. Captain Buckmaster's emergency breakaway and skillful turn across the oiler's bow had precluded the real damage of a collision at sea. Now, several months later as we fueled from PLATTE it was a smooth operation much like present at-sea replenishments in the fleet.

Mail, empty cartridge cases, and, of course, ice cream were sent to the oiler in return for a fuel topping-ofif, and Task Force 17 was once again headed northwest to join the other American task force. News for the crew was scarce but as I stood my regular bridge watch it was very evident that Japanese forces were going to be near Midway very soon.

There was a general briefing for all officers in the wardroom by our communicator, LCdr. " J u g " Ray '25. T h e information he gave us was remarkably similar to what historians have written in later years. Shortly after this briefing we joined ENTERPRISE and HORNET with their fifteen supporting ships.

It was reassuring to be part of such a force, the largest assembled since the Pearl Harbor attack, but it was not as large in any way as the Japanese fleet approaching us. This we did not know, although our intelligence people had a good idea of the Japanese order of battle.

June 3 passed by with many rumors plus an updating of the situation by LCdr. Ray. In actuality the drama of Midway had started to unfold rapidly as the island defenders braced for air strikes and follow-up landings by the Japanese. Our opponents were pressing eastward towards Midway unaware that on their flank the U. S. carrier force would soon be within striking distance. On the next day, June 4, we knew there would be some contacts, but days like this had dawned before on our ship. YORKTOWN flew the early morning search for both Task Forces, and during this search news of the J a p anese carrier force which had struck Midway at dawn that SHIPMATE

morning was received from a U . S. patrol plane. W e had secured from our early morning general quarters, but this resulted in a quick return to battle stations where we remained for the rest of the day. YORKTOWN'S first strike was in the air at 0900 headed towards the enemy.

My battle station. Sky Aft, was our N o . 2 Mark 38 gun director, an unarmored, open "rotating b o x " just aft of our smokestack, through which gases breezed unmercifully when the ship worked up speed. O u r crew of twelve fitted snugly into various corners. Lt. H a r v e y LaSalle '39 was spotter and director control officer. E n s . Bill Owen '41 and E n s . Joe Zawaicki '41 were rangekeeper operator and illumination control respectively. A key member of our crew was Chief Firecontrolman Tyson who had grown up with the gun control system and knew its inner workings thoroughly. W e had no gunnery radar but two excellent rangefinder operators had proved their worth previously. A s a crew we had spent many long hours at battle stations in the previous year. W e were also all self-appointed "experts" on aircraft operations, for we had the best of ringside seats to watch our air group operate.

W a s there more tension than normal on that June 4 morning?

I cannot really recall, except I know we kept a wary eye on the other carriers on the horizon as they launched their strikes.

W e had seen LEXINGTON attacked first in the Coral Sea, and initially on J u n e 4 E N T E R P R I S E and H O R N E T were between us

and the enemy.

As the morning progressed bits and pieces of information filtered through of attacks on the Japanese as well as results of the Japanese attack on Midway. About 11 A.M. the first of our strike planes started returning. A n ENTERPRISE plane, severely damaged and low on fuel, put down on our deck in what amounted to a crash landing causing some delay in recovering other planes. A t this time we knew of no enemy aircraft near us, but low on the horizon there had been a snooper, a Japanese cruiser plane, sending back contact reports on our carrier force. By this time YORKTOWN had become the carrier nearest the Japanese force, which, unknown to us, had been reduced to one operational ship with the other three in flames.

Shortly thereafter, however, we knew that the enemy had found us as our old but far-reaching C X A M radar picked up planes approaching at fifty miles. O u r fighters from V F - 3 , including many pilots from our former squadron, rose to defend the ship. T h e incoming enemy force was rapidly depleted, but not completely. Eight V A L dive bombers, coming in on our port quarter out of the sun, managed to place some nearmisses and three hits. This attack was successful in spite of adept maneuvering by Capt. Buckmaster, and tremendous barrage fire from all guns on the port side. W a s the ship less agile than at the Coral Sea? Perhaps. O u r speed was a bit less and the drydock patches were only temporary. T h e incoming V A L S seemed to hold their dives closer and with smoke on our port quarter blocking out our director pointers, our fire became less accurate. These three hits left YORKTOWN with serious problems. One exploded just aft of our director on the flight deck, killing many from the automatic weapons battery below us. This was almost a repeat of the Coral Sea hit except this one was not armor piercing and shrapnel reached some of our director crew. A second bomb went down our stack and exploded in the fireroom uptakes, putting out boiler fires. W e quickly lost all headway in the water as engineers fought to bring the boilers back on the line. A third bomb penetrated deep into the forward part of the ship, exploding in a storeroom and causing a fire that was not fully extinguished for two days.

Damage control for these three hits was efficient and wellcoordinated, particularly in view of lack of any communications when power was lost. But the picture was not bright and it was less than cheering when our Task Force Commander and his staff transferred to the cruiser ASTORIA. There is no question that his decision was necessary for he had no communications in YORKTOWN until we could regain power. Shortly after the transfer things began looking better.

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wounded had been taken below for treatment. T w o additional cruisers and several destroyers joined our screen from Task Force 16 whose ships had had no attacks thus far. Shortly after 1400 we were steaming at 15 knots and had started to take aircraft aboard. Then more enemy planes appeared, these picked up by ASTORIA'S radar coming in low—torpedo planes!

W e were able to get several fighters in the air to join some from the other Task Force overhead. Once again the main attack was from the port side and our port battery was using barrage fire directly at the approaching planes. W e were ably supported by our screen but the K A T E ' s passed through.

With less than 20 knots of speed we were not as agile as before and five planes made runs against us. T w o scored hits almost at once. T h e ship took a thirty degree list to port very quickly and we all wondered whether we would continue on over. W e in the director crew thought we would be stepping out into the water very quickly, but the list steadied down. Then we realized we were now completely a "sitting duck" for any further attack. Would they come back ? T h a t was the question.

Not long after the torpedo attack, word came through to prepare to abandon ship. Captain Buckmaster had made the decision based on damage reports from his Exec and Department heads, and what he knew could be done to overcome those gaping holes in the port side. Without power we were helpless. Power could not be really regained until the ship could be righted and boilers relighted. In later days there were many who said the Captain's decision was wrong. Hindsight is great for it makes Monday morning quarterbacks of us all, but there was little disagreement on board with the Captain's decision that June day off Midway.

My abandon ship station was midships on the starboard side of the flight deck. H e r e we had a large number of liferafts secured vertically against our stack—in peacetime we had carried boats in this location. W i t h a thirty degree port list we found it impossible to get these rafts into the water, although those carried outboard between flight and main decks were let go in good style. Fortunately the sea was quite smooth, and rescue ships—those wonderful destroyers of o u r screen—closed in with superb seamanship to pick up our crew from the water. I recall going over the side at the flight deck on a line and dropping slowly along the starboard side with a ten-foot drop into the water, my first time on a line since the days of rope climb tests at Annapolis.

I was probably in the water for about an hour, swimming near a loaded liferaft and holding on as practicable. T h e destroyer crews were working hard, but three times rescue operations ceased as the destroyers backed away to counter enemy air attacks. All attacks were false alarms for, although we did not know it, we had complete mastery of the skies.

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pulled me on board. I reached the wardroom of U S S RUSSELL (DD-414) in non-regulation uniform, an oily skivvy shirt, a class ring, and my I D tags.

RUSSELL, commanded by LCdr. Glen H a r t w i g '24, rescued almost 500 YORKTOWN survivors that day. Hospitality was the order of the day on board and I felt particularly glad to find Lt. Leroy Taylor '35, a good friend, serving as gunnery officer. His bunk and a makeshift set of khakis which he found for me did worlds of good for this survivor. RUSSELL and ships of D E S R O N 2 had been with YORKTOWN since our Atlantic patrols. RUSSELL had also been present at L E X I N G TON'S sinking and would be with Task Forces in the South Pacific later when carriers W A S P and HORNET were lost.

W i t h 500 extra people on board the word on this destroyer was to stay below and help the stability of the ship. There were several more air alerts as we survivors stayed out of the way as best we could and waited for news of any kind.

Being rescued by RUSSELL had a special significance for me which I did not realize at the time. In fact it was several years after the end of the war that I happened to be looking through an old family album in our Jamestown, R. I., house, and what should I see but a picture of me holding a destroyer model on my knees and the destroyer's number was 414. T h e model, I recalled, had been a proud possession of mine at the age of seven, a wooden model of a four-piper, made in some detail by our neighbor, Mr. Champlin, who had served in W o r l d W a r I in these "tin cans." I'll never know why he happened to pick 414 as her number, for the latest of that class was U S S DECATUR ( D D - 3 4 7 ) , but I am certainly glad he did. Coincidence, yes—^but I still believe in "guardian angels."

• Q U R I N G A R E S T L E S S N I G H T on board RUSSELL word on the fate of our ship started to come in. She was not sunk and the Japs were steaming away from Midway with Task Force 16 in pursuit. On the following day Captain Buckmaster in the destroyer H A M M A N N started organizing a salvage crew to return to YORKTOWN as soon as possible. T h e

The young Wadleighs with "DD-414"

salvage crew was made up of key officers and enlisted personnel who would be needed to bring the ship back to an even keel and prepare her for towing by fleet tugs en route to the scene. H i s party, taken off various rescue destroyers, included 29 chosen officers and 144 men, all of whom were volunteers. I was not with that salvage party and I was disappointed not to have been picked by our skipper, but maybe I was also relieved. T h e officers who did accompany the Captain and his department heads were primarily those involved with damage control. W h e n they reached YORKTOWN early on June 6 they found the ship under attempted tow by fleet tug VIREO with four other destroyers screening the pair.

H A M M A N N went alongside and started to supply limited power. T h e salvage party started cutting away topside weights and had been working for several hours when, without any warning, YoRKTOWisf was torpdoed twice to starboard.

H A M M A N N , alongside, was also hit and sank immediately, setting off her own depth charges with the effect of another hit on YORKTOWN. Japanese submarine 1-168 had daringly penetrated the destroyer screen and fired four torpedoes at point blank range. YORKTOWN'S list to port was partly corrected by these hits, but both port and starboard firerooms were open to the sea and there was small hope of survival.

Once again abandon ship was ordered. Our ship sank early on June 7, making the score at Midway 4 Japanese and 1 United States carrier lost. Yes, it was a major American victory, but our Navy could ill afford to lose another flight deck—every one was needed to carry the w a r to the westward.

'T'KE B A T T L E O F M I D W A Y was over—USS FULTON, the Navy's newest submarine tender and still in commission today, met RUSSELL and other ships with survivors to the east of Midway on June 6. T w o days later we arrived in Pearl Harbor. Spirits were high as we disembarked from the commodious FULTON at the Submarine Base in Pearl.

W e knew our ship had finally gone down, but we also knew that almost the entire crew had been saved and what would be more logical than to send this crew back to the United States as a unit to man a new YORKTOWN, one of the ESSEX

class carriers now under construction. T h e word spread fast that this was planned and that soon we would all be on a transport bound for the West Coast. Give us a bit of leave and we would be ready to go again. I can recall several senior officers addressing us on the subject as we moved into barracks at nearby Camp Catlin. There we were issued clothing, records were reconstructed, and action reports prepared as best we could remember. Then orders for individuals started arriving. Captain Buckmaster was detached, and that meant he would not command our new ship—but we accepted this as we were sure he was being detached to become a flag officer. Then large numbers of our seamen and firemen were ordered to ships in Pearl H a r b o r and our wishful thinking about a new ship proved to be just that. Manpower was still very short and as we thought more deeply on the subject it seemed unlikely that almost two thousand men would be sent home in a stand-by status for several months to await a second YORKTOWN in late winter. Many did go to new construction ships, but many more would go back to the Pacific

John Wadleigh '37 was destined to be a naval officer as a Marine junior whose grandfathers were both USNA graduates, became Rear Admirals, and were honored by destroyers bearing their names. As a "black shoe" his sea duty was primarily in cruisers and destroyers with command of a DD CORTRON, AD and CLG prior to donning two stars in 1965, when he became Assistant Deputy Director for Defense Communications Systems.

Subsequent duties included COMCRU DESFLOT 4 and COMTRALANT prior to

retirement on 1 July 1971. Admiral Wadleigh is now living in Annapolis.

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Charles Richard Lee John M i c h a e l M c G r a t h

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Fleet where the immediate manpower needs were very visible.

After one or two false rumors I received my orders and as the remaining portion of our ship's company boarded the old transport HENDERSON en route to the West Coast, I reported to Rear Admiral Mahlon Tisdale '12—a brand new admiral, as his brand new flag lieutenant. He was a cruiser division commander and hoisted his flag in USS PORTLAND, one of YORKTOWN'S supporting ships in Task Force 17. We were assigned to the newly formed ENTERPRISE Task Force with orders to head for the South Pacific. At least on this

cruise, I thought, PORTLAND will not be the target—there will be a carrier to draw the Japanese wrath. The answer to that was both yes and no for the next six months in the Solomons, which is another story of a great ship.

Thirty years have passed by and many memories of Midway are dimming, but the memories of a gallant aircraft carrier and her gallant crew who were my shipmates are not and never will. Midway was truly a turning point in World History 1

The best protection against the enemy's fire is a well-directed fire from our own guns.

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FLAG SELECTION PHILOSOPHY The following letter was addressed to the President of the FY 1973 Flag Selection Board to expound the philosophy under which the Secretary of tlie Navy expected the Board to inake its selections: Dear Admiral Cousins: As president of the fiscal year 1973 Line Flag Selection Board, you are entrusted in no small measure with the future of the Navy. Your task will be difficult, but I am confident it will be a deeply satisfying experience for you and your Board.

Flag selection by no means should be a reward solely for outstanding performance as a captain. Rather, it is your task to select from among those many captains who are eligible and highly qualified, a few who are "best qualified" to fill positions of great responsibility and "best qualified" to lead the Navy of the future.

Each officer you select must have demonstrated the highest degree of personal character and integrity and be the epitome of loyalty and tolerance. Each should have and convey a genuine concern for people and be, in every way, an inspirational example for those who follow. Each must possess the wisdom to recognize good counsel and to heed it, must possess the intellect to reason logically, and the common sense to direct his actions in the spirit rather than in blind adherence to the letter of a policy. Each must possess the courage to advocate an unpopular view when appropriate and the stamina to see it through.

The development of warfare specialists and superlative commanders at sea is a subject which members of the Board as professionals are uniquely qualified to judge. We need flag officers whose outstanding competence in naval warfare is unquestioned. The value of demonstrated performance in a combat environment far exceeds any judgment concerning an officer's potential for command. In this connection, full consideration must be given for service in Vietnam. Your brilliant record in war makes you uniquely qualified to judge such capabilities.

As you know, in the past several years I have emphasized to selection boards the growing importance of expertise in si>ecialized areas of management. As the Navy moves through the 1970's, I find continuing need for increased numbers of flag officers with a background of experience in all phases of sub-specialization. I have directed special attention to project management, weapons systems acquisition, financial management, personnel administration, politico-military affairs, communications, intelligence, and systems analysis. This emphasis is not misplaced. I recognize it has predictably resulted in longer tours of duty in areas of subspecialization and in repeated tours. Yet, I do not find this inconsistent with the needs of our modern Navy, and I suggest future

intensification of this managerial emphasis in future years.

These programs, which result in changes in traditional career patterns, are vital to the future success of the Navy. It remains for you to lend credibility to our assurances that these and other subspecialties can indeed provide a path to flag rank.

There will come before your Board names of men who have not had the opportunity for command in grade; there will be others who have been assigned to project manager billets and command ashore in jobs which are, in their way, just as challenging as commands at sea.

I charge you to take these changes of career patterns into account in examining the records of eligible captains. Some talented subspecialists should be selected for flag rank in the full knowledge that they will serve only in billets calling for their special expertise. You are therefore requested to consider carefully the requirements of the flag officer community in all subspecialty areas, with special attention to communications and intelligence, and to apply your best judgments to furthering the depth of diversified talents needed throughout our flag community.

I do hope that some of those men you select are recognized as independent thinkers and, while possessing the virtues I have earlier set forth, march to the beat of a different drum than that of most naval officers. Our service, as do all organizations, must be careful about becoming too uniform in thought.

As regards age, the selection of some very junior men who have demonstrated outstanding potential constitutes an incentive for our most superb officers and insures time in grade to fill top positions in the Navy as well as in joint billets.

The latter reason generally applies more to the unrestricted line; but the former applies equally to the restricted line. I am convinced that an occasional restricted line officer should be selected on a "best fitted" basis substantially earlier than the average. You are requested to review this situation carefully.

Finally, I ask that you give full consideration to the performance of officers in demanding positions outside the Navy.

I am thinking of such assignments as those in the Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense where one must not only be particularly knowledgeable but articulate his views in the most persuasive manner while retaining a broad perspective of national defense requirements.

I have great faith in you and your fellow officers on the Board. Good luck in your challenging and exciting task.

Sincerely yours. s/

JOHN H . CHAFEE

. . . but a commander who stops to appraise the impact of the military decision upon his personal fortunes has no right to be entrusted with a command.

Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves, USN

JUNE,

1972

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BRITISH NAVAL EXERCISE SPOILS AIR COVER PLAN

FY 73 LINE REAR ADMIRAL SELECTIONS

This interesting and thought-provoking account is reprinted from and with permission of Navy Times.

By Desmond Wettern LONDON—British government plans to rely increasingly on Air Force planes to provide strike missions and CAPs for the Navy at sea took a beating during the recent Highwood exercise in the North Sea. A destroyer and three escorts and a minelayer representing a force of 13 Russian Kresta class missile cruisers and Kashin-class DLGs and AGI trawlers successfully launched several Shaddock surfaceto-surface missiles against the 13-ship British squadron despite massive air strikes by Air Force planes.

The 29-year-old frigate RAPID, the British Navy's oldest seagoing ship, playing the part of a Soviet Kresta I missile cruiser, managed to "launch" six Shaddocks at ranges of between 100 and 200 miles before she was attacked by six defending RAF F4s and Buccaneers. She was attacked only once during two three-day cruises in the North Sea by Air Force planes.

Air Force Chiefs claimed fog at one time closed all but three air stations in Britain but Navy officers pointed out that such conditions were to be expected during typical winter weather in Britain. Additionally, Air Force fighters had to fend off attacks by numbers of Vulcan bombers and other aircraft simulating Soviet Blinder, Bear and Badgar planes making conventional attacks on British air bases.

In the case of the RAPID, Air Force chiefs also claimed she had cruised at night with Norwegian fishing boats which had resulted in the failure of one strike mission because of target identification problems.

In January, two weeks after completion of the exercise, the Defense Ministry announced plans to scrap one of Britain's last two attack carriers, HMS EAGLE. The decision, following so soon on the Highwood exercise, has raised a storm of protest from many retired Navy aviators, as well as some Conservative politicians.

But Defense Ministry officials say the decision to junk the EAGLE is unlikely to be reversed because of fund shortages and the need to start budgeting for the planned "ThroughDeck Cruisers" carrying V-STOL Harrier planes.

One result of the Highwood debacle is that the Air Force is to get another eight maritime patrol planes at a cost of $87 million. But though the plane shortage was one reason for the failure of the land-based planes to protect the fleet during Highwood, many Navy leaders believe the retention of some type of carrier planes in the Navy provides the only real solution.

The President has approved and sent to the Senate for confirmation the names of the following officers of the line nominated for promotion to the grade of Rear Admiral.

ANDREWS, Clyde Cecil DELARGY, John Martin FOSS, Newton Perry SACKETT, Albert Monroe DEDRICK, Walter M C L A U G H L I N , William Henry, Jr. POE, Donald Trisler O'NEIL, Warren Harold CARROLL, Eugene James, Jr. WERTHEIM, Robert Halley HAAK, Frank Sutherland SAPPINGTON, Merrill Homer KING, Randolph Winchester COLEMAN, Joseph Lustrat BARNES, Willis Clifford ELLIS, George Fitzallen, Jr. MITCHELL, Qeo Nordean, Jr. RUMBLE, Richard Edwards BOYD, Edward Ayres RUSSEL, Joseph Wolcott KOCH, Ferdinand Brailler LANGILLE, Justin Edward, III HANKS, Robert Jack CONE, Warren Mason METZEL, Jeffrey Caswell, Jr. HARRIS, William Lawrence Jr. TOOLE, Wycliffe David, Jr. CUMMINGS, Charles Ward MORRIS, Max King CORLEY, Frank Winston, Jr. SMALL, William Newell KINNEAR, George Espy R., 11 READ, William Lawrence MONROE, Robert Rawson HAYS, Ronald Jackson McKEE, Kinnaird Rowe NICHOLSON, John Harris BROWN, Francis Taylor OBERG, Owen Henry WILSON, Kenneth Edgar, Jr. WILLIAMS, John Grouille, Jr. EARLY, Paul John BAUGHMAN, Fred Hubbard KERN, John Staige HILTON, Robert Parker FINE, Stanley Sidney SHEPHERD, Burton Hale EMERSON, David Frederick BIGLEY, Thomas Joseph The President has also approved and sent to the Senate for confirmation the name of Alene Bertha Duerk, nominated for promotion to the grade of Rear Admiral in the Nurse Corps.

Shipmate extends sincere congratulations to all.

A Cominent on Anti-war Protest Demonstrations In discussing the general decline of violent campus demonstrations against the war in Indo-China, Time of May 8 quotes an interesting—and honest—statement by a U.C.L.A. graduate student: "My own opposition increased in direct proportion to how likely it was I would have to go over there."

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THE PEKING LILY

Rear Admiral Kemp Tolley, USN (Ret.)

FOREWORD Many of us who sailed "up to China in the springtime" will agree that mild adventure and romance were no strangers to the pre-World War II Asiatic Station. While the beards of some of the old Yangtze River Rats may have faded in the intervening thirty years, fond memories of those times have not. Thus, we are able to offer the tale which now follows, wherein the only deviation from fact is the alteration of a few names, to meet the demands of custom and propriety.

A MONG T H O S E IN T H E NORTHERN CAPITAL who really counted, there were very few who had not heard of this fragile and fascinating creature, the Peking Lily. A flower in name and in fact, her softly rounded figure gave the suggestion that no bony structure whatever lay beneath the pale skin, the color of new ivory. Her movements were as graceful and effortless as those of one suspended weightless in a pool of water, her voice as soft as the music of the summer wind in a bamboo grove.

Some said her flower name derived from her pale skin.

Others claimed it was because of her natural fragrance, like that of Siang Fei, the Fragrant Princess of Chinese folklore.

Blank, mud brick walls surrounded the compound in which Lily held court. Invisible from the street, the rambling old house gave to the casual passer-by, the professional robber or the rapacious local politician no hint of the silks, soft cushions, exquisite porcelains and delicacies of many kinds that lay behind the weathered gates. And these gates creaked open rarely enough to maintain the reputation of the hostess as one who chose her guests with as much care as a reigning sovereign. Indeed, one might place the Peking Lily in that category—certainly in her own area of endeavor.

In all lands, prestige is a many-splendored thing. Its badge of rank, the status symbol, takes a multitude of forms: the Prussian dueling scar, the super motor car, the Newport "cottage" of the millionaire—all calculated to excite the envy of the less exalted competitor for public notice and to serve as visible evidence of a successful career.

JUNE,

1972

Old China held no exception to this entirely human manifestation. But here, as elsewhere, one was guided by local circumstances. A flashy motor car, palatial mansion or showy clothes gave glaring advertisement to those twin vultures, the tax assessor and the professional kidnapper. Nor should one tempt the mosquito newspaper to threaten to print a luridly scandalous article as an expensive form of blackmail; there were no libel laws. Even Chinese generals took the sensible precaution of wearing a uniform almost indistinguishable from that of a private soldier.

Peking Lily played an integral role in this aspect of life in the Northern Capital. She was, to put it in a few words, not only a living doll; she was a living status symbol—magnificent, exclusive, discreet and very expensive.

It was thus that when the Honorable Chen's number one houseboy met his opposite number from the household of the Honorable Wang, the word would be passed, following the usual preliminary chit-chat, that the Honorable Chen had recently enjoyed a visit to the residence of Peking Lily. It would have been unthinkable, of course, for the Honorable Chen himself to have revealed this juicy bit of gossip, perhaps at a chance meeting in the street with a friend as both gravely got down from their rickshaws and removed their eyeglasses before speaking, as good manners demanded.

The adventure on the part of the Honorable Chen may or may not actually have included a voluptuous hour or so following the courtly conversation over tea and cakes. It is possible that opium and advancing years had denied him this bonus. Nevertheless, he had paid the price of a small automobile for a gesture the news of which would fly to his associates almost with the speed of light. They would take careful note of this clear indication of prosperity, robustness, and acceptability in high places. It would be duly weighed in assessing the current social, financial and personal position of the Honorable Chen. It would be considered in justification of that loan the Honorable Chen was seeking to expand his business in camel hair with Inner Mongolia. Such for many centuries had been the way of Old China.

TN T H E SPRING OF 1937, shots rang out one night at the Marco Polo bridge near Peking. The Japanese, since 1932 already masters of adjoining Manchuria, once more set their military juggernaut in action. Over feeble Chinese opposition 13

it crunched through Peking, through the passes at Kalgan and soon stood at the gates of Mongolia.

T h e Japanese were not spending blood and treasure for glory alone. They had come for business. Japan must trade or die, and the superior sharpness of the wily Chinese with whom she had to cope was, when necessary, countered by the even sharper edge of the Japanese bayonet.

N o r was morale forgotten by the methodical invaders. H e r peasant conscript soldiers, keepers of the uneasy peace, were issued several small brass tags at pay day. Each was exchangeable for a short encounter with whatever female companionship the Imperial Army had managed to dredge up locally or import by the shipload from home. Tea and cakes were not included. One was not expected to fritter away time in social chat, formal introductions or low bows from the waist when the whistle was due to blow in a few minutes to announce the next holder of a brass tag.

T h e officers, mostly of peasant background themselves, were scarcely better equipped socially to dally over small porcelain cups of "eyelashes-of-the-swan" tea (at a dollar mex a leaf, each separately wrapped with red silk) than they were able to out-talk the devious likes of W a n g or Chen. Romance, even at the highest military level, was too often carried out in the same quick, direct fashion as the North China trade— at the business end of a ready weapon.

This crude method of negotiation clearly was not in tune with the establishment behind the blank, mud brick wall with the weathered gate. T h e lady of the house disengaged herself from the new arrivals as cleverly as she would have slipped from the equally maladroit grasp of some Mongolian camel driver who had accidentally crash-landed through the red tile roof of her green and rose jade reception room.

In departing Japanese-dominated Peking, Lily was discreetly mentioned among her admirers as being a patriot— in abdicating a throne surrounded by the enemy and becoming one of the nameless crowd in Tsingtao. It was the first vacation in her short twenty-seven years. She avoided the summer sun. Let it burn the Russian girls and the foreign wives until their skins were mahogany and their hair a streaky blonde, the reversed values of a photographic negative.

T h e lily petal skin would remain so. She would swim in the cool dawn when the beaches were nearly deserted, the shadows of the morning still long and the sun's rays harmless.

Few others were about so early to taste the delicious freshness of the air and sea—a coolie or two on some trifling errand—an occasional sodden last ditch reveller from the waterfront cabarets, half asleep in his rickshaw en route his hotel—ponies brought down by their mafous for a wash in the surf.

The sea was very still one particular morning. So still that Moaning Minnie, the whistling buoy offshore, was for a rare occasion silent. T h e whole world about was silent, save the light splash of Peking Lily's small feet "twix wind and water"—and the clop, clop of a pony down for his morning bath.

T h e pony's rider was the first European with whom Lily had ever exchanged a word. It seemed a natural thing. T o swim, one stripped off one's clothes t o . a small patch which revealed more than it concealed. One's inhibitions were concurrently stripped away. It seemed natural enough to fall into conversation with an utter stranger. Yet Lily's heart was pounding in a way it had never done before. T h e creaking gate seemed very far away.

T h e summer passed swiftly. F a r too swiftly for the pinkand white, straw haired man from the West—the yang kweidzah, foreign devil, as the small beggars amiably called him—and the ivory skinned, round limbed girl from the East.

H e r tinkling laughter gently mocked his halting Mandarin Chinese. She learned soft words in English to awaken him for the dawn swim that daily had come to memorialize their first enchanted meeting.

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Ponies on Tsingtao Beach in the early morning.

T h e inexorable Japanese lava flow moved southward. Down the route of the Blue Express came the long columns of the Son of Heaven's bandy-legged troops in their mustard colored burlesques of military uniforms.

In newly occupied Tsingtao the Japanese made it clear that foreign enterprise was no longer welcome. Greald, the foreigner with the straw colored hair, left Tsingtao in the sunset of its heyday as China's summer paradise, for him the dream rudely broken and unfinished.

In Chungking, the near-medieval provisional capital of China, 1,300 miles up the Yangtze River, early autumn peasoup fogs, ankle deep mud and overall gloom threw the small foreign colony together in common defense against boredom and anxious uncertainty for the future. Greald was a welcome addition to the poker group at the club, whose members, long recognizing each other's mildest flicker of emotion, found him soft pickings. T h e fact that his attention sometimes wandered could perhaps be attributed to preoccupation with thoughts of Tsingtao—dawn swims in the surf, the musical laugh and fragrant velvet skin of a girl who never could quite pronounce her " r ' s . "

Swinging gently to its moorings below the club sat the American river gunboat T U T U I L A . Nearby, sampan coolies flung their nets for the Yangtze's scarce fish. Junks labored upriver, fending themselves off the gunboat with long pikes.

The gunboat sailors shouted goodnaturedly and the Chinese boatmen answered, neither side understanding nor caring what horrible obscenities had been exchanged.

Joe Chow, the peddler, was a welcome diversion aboard ship, his baubles and junk laid out on a well worn cloth on the quarterdeck on the sufferance of Redbeard, the Executive Officer. (Most wore beards on the Yangtze, the Navy's last frontier.)

Redbeard and Joe Chow became good friends, and when it came time for Redbeard to say farewell to Chungking, amidst the popping and rattle of good-luck firecrackers set off ashore, Joe thrust into his hands a present. T o the little peddler it must have represented a small treasure. " E a h ling for lady fliend! Take homeside!" grinned Joe. T h e round bronze globes were decorated with tiny pieces of jade. I t was such a good set, in fact, that Redbeard accepted it only on Joe's earnest insistence.

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T T WAS A W E E K after Lily's departure that Redbeard ••- also had winged his way southward. He and a shipmate, with good seamen's luck, had struck an auspicious date for a flight—the weather good enough in Chungking for takeoff and bad enough at Hong Kong to escape interception by the Japanese.

It had been like a release from prison—the magnificent early evening approach to Hong Kong, the myriad lights breaking through the low overcast, the ride in to the city—a real city—in a real motor car; a hot bath in a tub of clean water and dinner at a hotel table with a white cloth and a

The city lies across the Yangtze, opposite USS TUTUILA's wartime moorings at beleaguered Chungking.

On Lily's arrival in Chungking, her documents were noted in a perfunctory way at the mudflat airport on the Yangtze foreshore. That the police were mildly interested was reasonable to expect; one rarely saw such a woman among the shoddy refugees of this ragged city.

The foreigners—the yang kweidzah—envied Greald his good fortune in having so urbane a house guest. She was present occasionally when they dropped in for a business chat over a whiskey and splash. But when they looked around for a second appreciative glance at the glossy black hair, the high split skirt and the delicately apparent twin bulges below the tall Chinese style collar, they would discover she had disappeared. Had she really been there at all, or was it the magic of the whiskey?

Greald had seen less of Lily as the time for her departure from Chungking approached. She had friends in the city she must say farewell to; they would see her off at the plane, she said. It would be better if no foreigner were there. Greald had heard later that the departure inspection had been minutely searching.

menu.

"They must be Russians—Soviet Russians!" remarked the diners at neighboring tables. "They can't read the menu; they simply order the whole thing!" said one. "And those beards! They must be commissars, at least. What positively odd types!"

Breakfast was restrained and silent; a night's sleep had not repaired the damage.

"Hello, chaps! May I join you?" said a bright looking fellow in a sort of bush jacket that Hong Kong's proximity to a war had made fashionable for morning wear. Could be a military man, thought the shipmates. Mustache, pink cheeks, clipped accent, obviously full of Bovril, oatmeal, tonic water and self-assurance. Britishers were not well known for striking up casual acquaintanceships in dining rooms. One suspected he was on the King's business.

"Mind if I chat a bit?" said Bush Jacket, pulling up a chair. He had identified himself as a member of British intelligence.

"Ah, charming morning! A bit whacked up, what? Just got in, I take it. Chungking beastly place these days. Hope you stay with us a bit. Grand place, Hong Kong . . . spring and fall, that is!"

It took some time for the object of the visit to become apparent through the veil of aimless chatter.

"Nice to see you met an old friend!" said Bush Jacket amiably.

"Old friend?"

"Yes! Charming looking Chinese girl . . . one who dropped in on you last night. She looked in a bit of a flap," said Bush Jacket.

"What the hell! If you know all about it, why are you asking me?" said Redbeard. The hangover was wearing thin.

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" O h ! Absolutely your show, old boy. Wasn't asking you a thing. Thought you might like to know . . . actually, she's your bit of lace. Just an odd calling hour, I thought." Bush Jacket was friendliness itself, but clearly meant to pursue the subject.

Redbeard's tissues had by now been sufficiently restored by what the hotel considered coffee to be able to detect a subtle change in Bush Jacket's attitude. It hinted that cooperation was indicated.

"Something in what you say," agreed Redbeard. "I was asleep when I heard this knock on the door. No telephone call or anything. 'Quick! Let me i n ! People after m e ! ' she whispered. I met the girl in Chungking. She is a refugee from the Japanese. Hates their guts. Ran her out of Peking, then out of Tsingtao. Sure has a way with her, though!"

Redbeard's hangover grey changed to a light pink. H e remembered that Lily had been in his room until almost daybreak. "She was trembling, poor thing! Scared stiff. It took some time for me to calm her down."

"Did she want anything? Did she get anything from you at all ?" demanded Bush Jacket. H e had lost the conventional British lilting intonation. His voice was in a monotone and as harsh as sandpaper.

"No, nothing at all," said Redbeard."Well, yes, there was.

It was so trifling I almost forgot. When I was about to leave Chungking, a peddler aboard ship gave me a pair of ear rings.

Nothing much really—couple of bronze balls on chains with a bit of jade here and there. Lily said she hadn't brought out a single thing to remind her of Chungking. Could she please have t h e m ? " T h e Britisher leaned back in his chair. His face relaxed in a friendly grin. "I'll join you in a coffee now if I may, chaps!" he said. "You've had a rather unusual experience, lieutenant.

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over and you are on your way, safe and sound, to America.

Under less fortunate circumstances you would not have made it. Those ear rings were hollow balls. Inside them was some very valuable material, signed documents, that it was essential to get from an important party in Chungking and deliver to a Chinese in H o n g Kong—an agent of the puppet government in the occupied territory controlled by the Japanese. You may think it fantastic, chaps. I suppose you know something of the girl's background. Deucedly clever. Plays people like a master musician plucks the strings of a harp. F o r twenty years she has been set up for this sort of thing—ever since she was a little girl. She has gotten valuable information from tens, hundreds, perhaps thousands of men. She has made dupes of them, including one of my own countrymen." Bush Jacket paused to sip his coffee, savoring the impact of his remarks on two whose hangovers were now quite forgotten.

"Do you know," said Bush Jacket, "she has been, in the view of many experts, the best agent, the very best agent . . . " H e paused once more to empty his cup . . ."yes, the very best agent the Japanese have ever had!"

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The Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory will establish and maintain research and development capability in five important Navy and Marine Corps mission areas and technologies. These include Inshore Warfare, Coastal Technology, Naval Diving and Swimmer Systems Support, Salvage Support, and Acoustic Countermeasures. Under its new mission, the Panama City Laboratory, which has been involved for some 25 years in mine defense and a good many years in swimmer-diver technology and acoustic and torpedo countermeasures, is expected to expand its scope of activity to include coastal and riverine surveillance, amphibious and riverine operations support, harbor protection, counterinsurgency systems, barrier sensor systems, and special warfare.

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THE JAVA CRAPSHOOT Lieutenant Commander Michel G. Emmanuel, USNR (Ret.)

"IGH A B O V E U S the Japanese H^ bomber formation into attack

flight leader wheeled his position. Peering down through the scattered cumulus clouds he could make out three parallel white wakes foaming against the dark blue of the Indian Ocean. H e ignored the two screening destroyers, concentrating instead on the large flat-topped ship with planes crowding its deck.

"The Gods smile on us," he said to his bombardier. "Today we shall sink an American aircraft carrier."

The Japanese aviator was awfully wrong. T h e flat-topped ship he saw below was no aircraft carrier. She was not even a warship but a mere beast of burden, and she certainly had no business being where she was. H e r mission was a desperate, long-shot gamble. A crapshoot against impossible odds.

The stakes: the Island of Java—winner take all.

The dice were rolled in February, 1942, when the big brass in Bandoeng decided that Java could be saved from the imminent Japanese invasion if enough fighter planes were brought in. T h e wireless key clicked its top priority message and the U S S LANGLEY was ordered to Tjilatjap, on Java's south coast. She carried 30 P-40 fighters and their pilots.

The old "Covered W a g o n , " as the LANGLEY was affectionately known, had long outlived her days of glory but to me and 450 others she was home. True, she had been the U. S. Navy's first aircraft carrier and she still proudly lugged the stub of a flight deck aft—all that remained after her demotion to the rank of seaplane tender. H e r antique electric motors, vintage of 1912, produced a top speed of fourteen knots.

W e were five days out of Freemantle, Australia, and only 75 miles south of Java. Just before noon on February 27th our lookouts spotted nine twin-engine Japanese bombers approaching from the north. T h e air attack signal was run up and our two four-pipe escort destroyers moved into screening position, W H I P P L E to starboard and EDSALL to port.

As after battery officer, my battle station back on the poop was between the LANGLEY'S two 5-inch guns. T h e flight deck overhead blanked out our view of the sky but we could hear the steadily mounting roar of engines as the enemy bombers neared.

On the bridge Captain Robert McConnell, our skipper, lifted his binoculars and watched the Japanese bombers approach broad on the starboard bow. H e heard his telephone talker say, "All guns report manned and ready."

"Very well," he replied. " H a v e the three-inch guns stand by to commence firing."

High up on the flight deck Ensign Lanson Ditto ordered his guns to commence tracking. Carefully estimating the altitude, speed and target angle of the approaching planes, he gave the sightsetters and fuse cutters their data and then shook his head.

"They're too high," he muttered to himself, "our guns won't reach."

At that moment the telephone talker at his elbow called out. "Commence firing! Commence firing!"

The three-inchers began to bark. Captain McConnell stood on the starboard bridge wing with his glasses glued on the lead plane of the formation. An experienced naval aviator himself, he planned to hold his course until the enemy bombers reached the dropping angle and then start his turn. T h e planes were too high for him to see the actual release of the bombs.

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"Right full rudder," came the response from the man at the wheel and the LANGLEY heeled over as she began a turn to starboard.

McConnell took time to observe the results of the ship's anti-aircraft fire and noted that the black bursts of the exploding shells were short of the enemy formation. H e turned to his talker and said, "Ask Mr. Ditto what fuse setting he's using."

T h e answer came back quickly, "Maximum."

A mighty roar shook the ship as the salvo of bombs exploded in the water 100 yards to port. The force of the 600-pound bombs churned up a geyser so large that it was impossible to determine their number. T h e Japanese squadron commander led his air group in for another attack. His 9 planes, each with one bomb remaining, would have to make their last drop a good one. H e elected not to release on the second run as the LANGLEY again turned to starboard. On the third and last pass, the ship began her swing to port just as the enemy planes reached the release point. Noting the start of the turn, the flight leader reduced speed and turned his formation to follow the ship around.

I doubt that any salvo of nine bombs, dropped from 12,000 feet against a maneuvering ship, has ever been as accurately delivered as those which struck the LANGLEY that day. Five were direct hits and two were near misses. T w o of the thinskinned, high capacity bombs hit on the well deck forward, causing several casualties and starting fires which were quickly controlled by a damage control party. T w o more bombs exploded among the planes on the flight deck, causing considerable damage and starting fires.

The heaviest casualties were suffered by my gun crews at the after 5-inch battery. A 600-pound bomb, dropped by the tail-end charlie of the enemy formation, penetrated the flight deck and detonated directly over our heads. T h e blast ignited a number of 5-inch powder bags and incinerated eight of my men. The gun captain of the starboard gun was decapitated and the first loader was left flopping about the deck gushing blood and trailing intestines. T h e rest of us were riddled with shrapnel in varying degrees and covered with flash burns. A furious fire spread rapidly into the wooden superstructure above and around us.

Our situation was desperate. Directly below us was a powder magazine and overhead was the pyrotechnics locker.

If the flames reached either of them we were certainly doomed.

A quick check disclosed that all of our phones were dead and we had no way of knowing what conditions existed in other parts of the ship. T h e roar of the fire drowned out all other sounds. Those of us still on our feet painfully led out hoses and started to fight the fire. In slightly over half an hour we began to bring it under control. Only then did we take time to carry our wounded to the after battle dressing station.

Curiously, the most serious damage to LANGLEY'S ancient hull was caused by the two near misses. Exploding close alongside, they opened up her plates and she took on a decided list to port as the incoming seawater overcame the clanking pumps. A damage control party jettisoned several of the fighter planes on the port side of the flight deck, but that had no effect on the increasing angle of list.

In spite of the mortal damage she had suffered, LANGLEY'S screws continued to turn, driving her northward at a steady five knots. A little over an hour after the bombs hit the ship the Engineering Officer sent word to the bridge that water was rising rapidly in the engine room and asked permission 19

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to shut down the main motors before an electric explosion occurred. This development compelled Captain McConnell to abandon his plan to run the ship on in to Java and beach her if necessary. He reluctantly ordered the motors secured.

The "Covered Wagon" slowly lost her forward motion until she finally lay dead in the water, listing badly and still burning.

The two destroyers, lacking effective armament against high flying planes, had stood away from the LANGLEY during the attack. They now came alongside, the W H I P P L E to starboard and the EDSALL to port. After surveying his slowly sinking vessel and receiving damage reports from his department heads, McConnell decided to abandon ship while there was still an escort to pick up his crew. He gave the order at 1:30 P.M. Leaving our dead behind us, we slid down lines and cargo nets, placed the more critically wounded on life rafts, and slowly swam to the escorting ships. I stood wet-eyed on the WHIPPLE'S deck and watched the two destroyers send the venerable "Covered Wagon" to her grave with torpedoes and gunfire. But there was no time for sentiment as we executed that classic naval maneuver known as getting the hell out of there.

Departing the scene to avoid further attacks, the W H I P P L E and EDSALL ran southwestward to Christmas Island to rendezvous with the 5400-ton Navy tanker PECOS, on her way south from Tjilatjap. On the morning of March 1st, the LANGLEY survivors were transferred to the PECOS and the three ships parted company for the last time; the EDSALL headed for Java, the W H I P P L E setting a course for Darwin, Australia, and the PECOS headed for Freemantle and apparent safety.

• p U T T H E WORST WAS YET TO COME. Unknown to us, Japanese Admiral Kondo and his Southern Striking Force had entered the Indian Ocean and were moving swiftly to cut off the retreat of what was left of the U. S. Asiatic Fleet. With Kondo were two battleships and six of the Japanese aircraft carriers which had humbled Pearl Harbor three months earlier.

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The first attack came at noon just as lunch was being served aboard PECOS. Without any warning a dive bomber came screaming out of the sun and planted a bomb between the two 3-inch anti-aircraft guns on the well deck. The gun crews were all killed or wounded and both guns permanently disabled. A second dive bomber, following closely behind the first, deposited its lethal charge squarely on the radio shack which lay just abaft the bridge. All radio personnel on watch became casualties and the radio gear was knocked out.

The General Alarm gong began to clang and the crew of the PECOS ran to their battle stations. Through force of habit I ran aft to the poop where I found a large group of LANGLEY survivors. The situation had taken on the proportions of a nightmare to all of us—we had survived one disaster only to be precipitated into another hopeless situation. Looking around at my companions I saw several whose glazed eyes revealed that they were in a state of deep shock. As far as I was concerned that was as good a condition to be in as any, unless you could be roaring drunk.

Meanwhile the Japanese planes continued their attack in leisurely fashion. Their carrier, the SORYU, lay just over the horizon to the north and the only resistance they were meeting was sporadic fire from the PECOS' old .30 calibre Lewis machine guns atop the after deck house. The first two bombs were followed by two clean misses and then a near miss which splashed water over the poop deck. Despite a slight list to port the ship was still making ten knots and maneuvering slowly.

Lying on his back in the center of our group was a man who was paying very close attention to what was going on.

He was Lieutenant Commander Harry Hale, LANGLEY'S air officer. As a former dive bomber pilot, he was highly critical of the technique used by the enemy pilots. "Their angle's not steep enough," he complained. "Look at this rascal coming in, he's practically glide bombing—and down wind too. Two to one he overshoots."

There were no takers as each of us tried to dig himself a shallow hole in the deck. Hale's prophecy was correct; the enemy pilot did overshoot, as did the next one behind him.

The last plane to attack scored a hit on the well deck forward, which started a fire in the tanker's oil storage holds.

Black smoke drifted to leeward and the odor of burning fuei oil permeated the ship.

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As the planes departed, Hale sat up and lit a cigarette.

"Did you see that fixed landing gear ?" he asked. "Those were 'Val' dive bombers, strictly carrier-based. They'll be back as soon as they rearm."

The smoke from the well deck began to diminish, signalling the effectiveness of the ship's fire party. By the time the next wave of enemy planes came in 45 minutes later, the fires had been extinguished.

The second wave of Vals broke formation and formed a circle of 6,000 feet from which they began their dives. T h e first plane came in on the starboard quarter as the ship's Lewis guns fired drum after drum of ammunition without visible effect. Those of us on the poop saw the release and followed the trajectory of the bomb as it entered the water close alongside to starboard. T h e PECOS heaved and shuddered as 600 pounds of explosive detonated somewhere beneath her hull. H e r stout keel buckled under the concussion, as did a sizable section of her garboard plates. T h e following bomb struck the after deck house and sent metal fragments whistling in all directions. T h e crews of the two Lewis guns were cut down and two motor whaleboats were damaged beyond further use.

There was a moment of hesitation; then four LANGLEY men leaped up to replace the decimated PECOS gunners. T h e relief crew on the starboard gun slammed home a fresh ammunition drum and had just commenced tracking an incoming plane when bomb fragments from a near miss cut them to ribbons.

With hardly a pause two more LANGLEY men ran up the deckhouse ladder and the gun again stuttered its .30 calibre defiance.

So swift and sudden had been the assault that the PECOS' radio shack had been wrecked before a distress signal could be sent. While the first two attacks were in progress. Radio Electrician A r t h u r Snay and a group of radiomen from both ships worked frantically to get back on the air. A n hour's work, accompanied by the roar and concussion of exploding bombs, coaxed a small hum from an old transmitter. Substituting a prayer for a frequency meter, Snay began to pound the radio key. Lacking a receiver, he had no way of knowing the results of his efforts.

W h e n the Japanese bombers returned in mid-afternoon, the PECOS lay dead in the water with her bow awash, screws in the air and engineering spaces flooded. T h e order to abandon ship had been given and the survivors were jumping and sliding down her port side into the oil-covered water. Holding our breath to avoid breathing the heavy fumes, we kicked and swam to get out of the thick black scum which surrounded the sinking ship.

Over my shoulder I could see the last wave of enemy planes start their attack. As the lead plane screamed down in its dive, my eyes were drawn to a lone figure standing on the after deck house behind the starboard Lewis gun. I t was Lawrence McPeake, the PECOS' Executive Officer, firing short, accurate bursts at the approaching plane. While I watched, a piece of engine cowling fell from the aircraft and a long plume of black smoke began trailing back from the engine.

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T h e startled enemy pilot triggered off his bomb prematurely and began a turn to the north as McPeake neatly hemstitched the plane's belly. It left a track of heavy black smoke as it disappeared from sight behind the long, low swells.

Shortly afterwards, we were all jarred by a heavy concussion as a bomb hit the struggling vessel squarely amidship.

She lurched heavily to port and slid slowly under, leaving the ocean suddenly very empty. T h e last thing we saw as her stern disappeared from sight was the gallant McPeake coolly firing at an approaching plane.

After the PECOS sank, the enemy planes winged off toward the north, leaving some 700 of us rising and falling over the long blue rollers of the Indian Ocean, supported only by our kapok life jackets and pieces of floating wreckage.

The sun had set when a badly wounded PECOS man drifted by me with a signal gun hanging by its belt around his neck.

Gently lifting the gun belt over his head, I fished a flare shell out of a belt loop and dropped it into the chamber of the pistol. T h e first flare arched upward just as the stars became visible in the deepening sky.

Every half hour or so I fired the signal gun into the dark sky. Shortly after midnight the W H I P P L E , which had reversed course after intercepting Snay's transmission, spotted one of our flares on the horizon to the south. A short time later she was among the survivors with her crew lining the rails to fish out our battered and exhausted people. But rescue operations had barely begun when her sound gear picked up unmistakable evidence of an enemy submarine in the vicinity.

Following up the contact, she veered off to the west and mounted an attack on the undersea craft, dropping her few remaining depth charges. T h e shock of the explosions drove all of the air from my lungs and left me gasping for breath in the water.

After contact with the enemy submarine was lost, W H I P P L E returned to our area and resumed fishing for survivors. I was pulled out of the water and led below to where Captain McConnell, H a r r y Hale, Ditto and Snay were being treated by a pharmacist mate. By 3 o'clock in the morning the W H I P P L E had picked up 232 of the approximately 700 men

in the water. A t that time word was received from the sound room that a submarine contact had been reestablished and appeared to be closing. On the bridge the captain and executive officer held a grim consultation. Theirs was a tough decision: should they continue picking up survivors at the risk of their own ship and all on board, or should they head for Australia with those already rescued? As the enemy submarine drew closer to the now defenseless destroyer, the decision was made.

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Professor Hawkins doing what he loved best

ON THE RETIREMENT OF PROFESSOR HAWKINS Commander Roger L. Reasonover, Jr., USN 44CHUCKS, I've never done much—just taught the boys." *^ In the mind of the man to whom this article is dedicated, that quote adequately sums the past forty-three years of his life. Ernest Hawkins, Professor of Mathematics at the Naval Academy since August 1929, is retiring this month to concentrate on his foremost hobby of gardening. To say that his absence will be sorely felt is not only trite but totally inadequate. Although records simply do not exist to determine precisely the numbers of midshipmen Professor Hawkins has taught over this 43-year span, it is literally true that several generations of flag officers have been the beneficiaries of his mathematical teachings. The most accurate computations possible indicate that he has personally taught the equivalent of the entire Brigade of Midshipmen (at its present strength) during nearly half a century at the Academy.

It is unfortunate that all of the descriptive phrases which have become cliches in our time are indeed representative of this outstanding educator. He is truly a modest, moralistic, charitable and warm person, for whom his present students contributed the following accolade: "One of the true gentlemen in class at the Naval Academy." His colleagues in the Mathematics Department have stated that "Ernest Hawkins packs more genuine teaching into just one hour than most of us can in a week." His heartfelt friendship and concern for all of his associates and friends have been manifested in so many ways over the years as to be almost legendary. The secretaries and clerical personnel can never forget the thoughtful gifts of flowers from his own garden on innumerable "special days" which he infallibly remembered. The hours of special counseling, or of just plain shooting-the-breeze, at home with "his boys," as he is wont to call his students, will be gone but surely not forgotten. His ever-present smile, friendly pat of encouragement, and steady, patient tutoring will indeed be missed by the countless military officers who felt his guidance through that first difficult semester of teaching mathematics. Fortunately, the Academy's loss will be the definite gain of the Calvary United Methodist Church here in Annapolis because this vibrant, energetic individual will certainly channel his efforts into redoubled labors for his church. Ever since his marriage to a native Crabtown girl, Dorothy Lyons, "more years ago than we'll admit," they have both been loyal, untiring laymen. Further community involvement over the years has been characterized by work for the Girl Scouts of America, YMCA membership JUNE,

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drives, and assistance in construction of a summer camp for Annapolis youths. Miss Alice Hahn of Falls Church, Va. (or Moon Hei, to use her Korean name), will gratefully attest to Professor and Mrs. Hawkins' love and friendship for their fellow humans. She spent her formative years after first entering this country from Korea under their local guidance and aegis, receiving the devotion due a natural-born daughter.

A native of Brookhaven, New York, Professor Hawkins obtained his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1925, graduating as a Phi Beta Kappa. He obtained his M.A. in 1926 and then spent two years on a Teaching Fellowship at Princeton Graduate School. After serving as a Mathematics Instructor at University of Wisconsin in 1928-29, he came to the Academy on 29 August 1929. In his own words: "I reported at 0800 on a Saturday morning and taught my first class the first period on the following Monday. I was visited in that class by the Class Chairman and not for fifteen years thereafter." So we may presume his initial endeavors were considered satisfactory, to say the least!

Serving as the Assistant to the Department Civilian Administrator for eighteen years, he was singularly honored in 1948 by being chosen as the Class Chairman for the Class of 1952 while still an Associate Professor. The position of Class Chairman until that time had been reserved for full professors, a rank he attained on 1 July 1950. In his prior post as Administrative Assistant, he had a large part in preparing and keeping records of the USNA Civilian Faculty Budget. Although never formally stated, it was the consensus that mathematics instructors were the most qualified personnel in the Yard to handle matters of a budgetary nature. In addition, he supervised the preparation of reports on the Entrance Examinations for the prospective midshipmen of that period.

Professor Hawkins' stubborn competitiveness and will to fight for a cause were demonstrated early in his career as a result of the Depression of 1929. He and a number of colleagues were dropped from the teaching rolls on 28 June 1933—officially as an economy measure, although speculative rumors at the time indicated the decision was based on that Superintendent's inherent dislike for civilians on the faculty.

Thus began a twelve-month battle through the halls of Congress, ably led by Ernest Hawkins, which resulted on 1 July 1934 in the reinstatement of eight of the involved personnel 23

through specific Congressional action. T h e arduous negotiations which he directed during that year served to strengthen the bonds of affection with the Academy and its young men.

A strong believer in the formal mission of the Naval Academy, Professor Hawkins has published articles on the subject which state his views that "our Academy has always been much more than just an academic institution, and it must remain that way if it is to keep faith with the t a x paying citizens who support it for a special purpose. If it were to become just another academic school, there would be no excuse for its existence." H e has always believed, and still feels, that the mission of the Academy should be first and foremost in the minds of all instructors, and that their primary efforts should be channeled toward the accomplishment of that mission. H e modestly deemphasizes his own sizeable contributions over these many years by stating "I think old professors should just fade away."

A quiet and deferential person, Professor Hawkins sheds his unassuming and rather retiring manner upon entering the classroom. T h e force of his personality and the quality of his teaching were evidenced by his students' devoted attention although he never raised his voice in order to command that attention. H i s classroom presentations were conceded to be models for emulation, although rarely if ever equalled Enrollment in his classes has been perennially oversubscribed, and it is not uncommon to find instructors with years of experience visiting his classes for observation of techniques.

A former Head of his Department stated that "Ernest Hawkins gave 43 viable, meaningfful years to the Midshipmen; not merely one year repeated forty-three times. I t was a pleasure and an experience in learning to sit in on his classes at any time. H e is a teacher's teacher."

As a result of his dedicated classroom labors, and in recognition of his outstanding administrative abilities, he w a s named Senior Professor of the Mathematics Department from 1954-1959. A t the end of that time, true to his nature, he voluntarily requested relief "to give someone else a chance at the job."

In an article of his (published in April 1967), he stated "With my academic background, even after 38 years here at the Academy, I do not presume to know what the total program of the Naval Academy should be. Those with years of experience at sea know better than I what the Navy needs.

I will venture to assert, however, that it requires more than academics to produce a Naval Officer and, consistent with the Academy's total mission, the first responsibility of the facidty is midshipmen—to instruct, train, and stimtdate them for a career in the Naval Service. A faculty member's worth to the Naval Academy is directly proportional to his success in this tri-fold endeavor."

Ernest Hawkins, measured by your own standard, you have been worth your weight in gold to the Naval Academy. Not only has your teaching of mathematics been of inestimable value to your students and inspirational to your junior colleagues, but your spiritual and moral guidance to several generations of young men through the Plebe Sponsor Program and its earlier informal counterparts has been superb. F o r those graduates senior enough to recall the Mathematics Department's call-to-arms, we shall deeply miss your daily challenge to "Man the Boards, gentlemen!"

May God bless you and your lovely wife Dorothy, and may all your former students throughout the Fleet echo the Superintendent's words to you in his recent letter of appreciation : "You have truly earned the Navy's Well D o n e ! "

ARE YOUR CHILDREN COLLEGE SENIORS? The Alumni Association has available a limited number of copies of a new magazine, The Graduate, for distribution on request to members whose children are about to graduate from college. W e believe that this magazine will be of considerable help to them in preparing to embark upon a new course of life.

The Graduate was prepared by a staff averaging 25 years old. It contains many information-oriented articles by staff members and feature articles by distinguished authors—one being by Admiral Zurnwalt. T h e subjects range from the various aspects of landing a job to the psychology of coping with one, from personal budgets and finances to job forecasts and salary analyses.

The Association is happy to make copies of The Graduate available to members whose children it may help, but the supply is limited—so—first come, first served.

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JAVA CRAPSHOOT

(Continued)

The W H I P P L E began to vibrate and her screws started to turn slowly. A s she threaded her way carefully between the knots of survivors, the men in the water called out plaintively to be saved. Soon their feeble cries were lost in the wake of the destroyer and were heard no more.

Their bones lie beneath 1000 fathoms of the Indian Ocean, a forgotten sacrifice to a desperate gamble that failed.

Ed. Note—USS EDSALL also fell victim to the Japanese.

She was caught alone and sunk by the battleships H I E I and KiRiSHiMA at about the same time SORYU planes were hitting PECOS.

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So ends the bloody business of the day.

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Odyssey

Michel G. Emmanuel, Commander, U.S.N.R. (Ret.), is a senior member of the Tampa, Florida, law firm of Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A. He holds B.S. and J.D. degrees from the University of Florida and the LL.M. (in taxation) from New York University. Cdr. Emmanuel attended Midshipman School aboard the U S S ILLINOIS and

was commissioned February 28, 1941.

He joined the U S S LANGLEY at Ma-

nila, serving as a division officer until her sinking. He participated in the naval action at Casablanca as a gunnery officer aboard the U S S MASSACHUSETTS. He received his naval aviator's wings at Pensacola in 1943. Following a term as an instructor at NAS Jacksonville, he joined VPB-71, a "Black Cat" squadron, in the Southwest Pacific. After the War, he served a year at N A S Alameda in a staff position before being retired.

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RETIREMENT PLANNINGPREPARATION Captain Arthur I. Flaherty, (CEC) USN (Ret.) P R E P A R A T I O N F O R R E T I R E M E N T is a process which -'- can best be started about two years before the date of actual separation. Ideally you will be on shore duty at a Base in the U. S. You need time for reflection and to marshal your thoughts on what you want from retirement. Your thinking will progress from the general to the particular, from philosophy to action, from panorama to pinpoint. A good book to start with i s : The Retirement Handbook

by Joseph C. Buckley. Published by Harper, it can be found in most libraries, with many other books on the various aspects of retirement.

A moderate effort during this period will be especially rewarding in two areas of major concern: housing and employment.

HOUSING One element of stress on active duty is impermanence. You will eliminate this in retirement by "settling down" in a community of your choice. H a v i n g carefully selected the community (see Sliipmate, June 1971), you and your wife can next exchange ideas on how best to meet your housing needs.

Ownership of your home is generally preferable to renting from an economic standpoint. Your tax and interest payments are deductible from income tax and part of your payments go to build equity. It will also contribute to your peace of mind to know that you are not subject to the whims of a landlord.

Eligibility for a G.I. loan (no down payment) allows you to conserve capital at a cost of higher monthly payments. There are many different possibilities for ownership. By type, we have single or multi-family dwellings, apartments, and mobile homes. There is ownership as an individual or through cooperative arrangements and the condominium framework. The many considerations are explored in a good paperback: So You Want To Buy A House, by Al Griffin, published at $1.75

by Henry Regnery Company. 114 West Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610.

On the other hand, you may decide to rent if: (a) you have been unable to reach a final decision on permanent location, or (b) you face a change in family size through departure of grown children to college, work elsewhere, or marriage. A realistic appraisal of space requirements in terms of square feet of floor area as well as number of rooms will help at this stage.

If you have the good fortune to be stationed in the area you have selected for permanent residence, you can enlist the free services of a realtor to investigate housing available or in prospect. Check local zoning restrictions, subdivision restrictions, and location of proposed freeways. Consider only high-grade neighborhoods where values are likely to hold or improve.

If retirement takes you to a different area, even though you may be generally familiar with it, you will be wise to rent or lease for a few months to learn of new conditions and to research the possibilities with a realtor.

EMPLOYMENT An officer retiring early (after twenty years of service) will need employment to supplement his retired pay, and the following procedure is suggested to obtain it. Early in the JUNE,

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preparatory phase, review your assignments of the past six years. Of those which have application in civilian life, select the one in which you have the best experience. Summarize on paper for later refinement a description of your skills in this field as they might apply to a civilian counterpart position.

Now you are ready to start making the long sequence of contacts which will ultimately lead to employment.

If your work has been specialized and exists in civilian form, determine if and where it is performed locally near the Base—in business, the professions, industry, or government. Get the name of a civilian colleague who is working in the specialty. Telephone him to explain that you are seeking advice and ask for a short appointment to get the benefit of his counsel. In all likelihood he will be glad to help. F o r the meeting, wear civilian clothes; be attentive and receptive —your purpose is to comprehend the thinking of this man who is already working in the civilian world you plan to enter. It is too soon to start selling yourself, so do not give the impression of trying to do so. If he cannot meet with you, ask him to suggest the name of another person who might help. If this is unrewarding, go back to your research and find another colleague. Quietly persist in your search and you will contact one who will advise you on how you can make optimum use of your spare time and energy during your remaining active service to increase your salable skill.

If you have no specialty, you will need help in determining how to utilize your experience. Consult the persons in charge of civilian employment on the Base, and pre-separation counselling for military personnel. They can advise on civilian job titles and functions and analyze the value of your experience. They will also provide information on potential employers. You can then telephone the personnel office of one of these firms, explain your situation, and request an appointment as outlined above. Be patient and courteous and doors will open.

As you discover from these interviews the nature, characteristics, and specification of your prospective civilian position, you can write to and visit possible employers in your chosen community to inquire about opportunities. Before you realize it, you will be effortlessly selling yourself in fully acceptable fashion to increasingly interested interviewers.

And now for a few additional h i n t s : (Continued

on page 26)

Captain Flaherty '31 entered the Civil Engineer Corps following postgraduate training (MCE, Rensselaer 1937).

His service comprised varied assignments in the administration of shore construction until retirement in 1956.

He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College, member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. A second career as Secretary of the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers terminated with retirement in 1969 and provided the material on which this article is based. He is presently active in the Retired Officers Association.

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WELL COME ABOARD! Jean Ebbert Wherein the writer tells an anecdote, goes on to offer a smidgen of historical perspective, and concludes with some appropriate nautical phrases. You are warned that her credentials as an historian may be judged as something between "slim" and "non-existent." However, while she may not be learned, she is, like the pumpkins in Linus' pumpkin patch, very sincere. * * * * * This year will be no different. June Week will produce, in one happy swoop, hundreds of new alumni. It will also bring in its wake dozens of new Navy wives. I think about you new Navy wives a good bit. What are you getting yourselves into? Perhaps, here in the pages of Shipmate, I can share some of my thoughts with you.

The chief who sat beside me in the Station Theatre one morning not long ago had gold hashmarks from his wrist to his elbow. They proclaimed over twenty years of exceptional service to his country. During the two hours we were neighbors, he shook his head frequently. Sometimes he sighed in exasperation. His self-discipline allowed no word of criticism to escape his lips, but it was clear that he did not think much of what was going on.

What was "going on" was that a Vice Admiral was getting grilled by his juniors. (As you know, a Vice Admiral is a lot of Admiral. It's almost the most Admiral an Admiral can be.) The audience included a few older people, but was composed mostly of young servicemen—both officers and enlisted —and their wives. We had come because the Admiral had invited everyone in his command (which included several thousand people) to come and do just what we were doing.

He had said that he wanted to tell us what was on his mind about several things, and he wanted to hear what was on our minds. An informal meeting at the Station Theatre, winding up with this question-and-answer period, was the result.

It was clear that the audience had taken the Admiral at his word. The language was respectful, but the questions were sharp and the tone challenging. The Admiral was as good as his word. With the immense professionalism you expect among senior officers he fielded what was thrown at him with grace and candor. Sometimes he said, "I don't know the answer to that . . . I wish I did." Sometimes he said, "Like it or not, there's only one answer to that one."

I could guess what was bothering the Chief. He must have been in boot camp late in the 1940's. Now boot camp is nothing if not efficient, and every graduate of that institution has certain truths engraved upon his consciousness so deeply that he cannot remember a time when he did not know them.

One of these truths is that no one puts an Admiral on the griddle. (There are exceptions, of course. They would include, not necessarily in the order of importance, more senior Admirals, members of Congress, the President of the United States, and his own wife.) The give-and-take discussion the Chief was witnessing must have seemed contrary to all his sense of what was proper. Just before noon he could stand it no longer. He got up and left, muttering, "The Navy ain't what it used to be!"

Right on, Chief, right on! The comment is a classic one, as is the reply, "No, and it never was!"

If there's one thing that never changes, it is that things are always changing. Some 18 years ago, when I first became a Navy wife, for example, there was no CHAMPUS. If what 26

you needed in the way of medical care was not available at a military facility, you were on your own . . . you and your checkbook, that is. There wasn't a nuclear vessel in the Fleet, less than half of the Navy's aircraft were jets, and the base pay of ensigns was hovering about $2500.

Let's go back to 18 years before that. The United States Navy of 1936 had no jets, and no Navy Exchanges. Not a single black man could be found in the commissioned ranks, and few outside the stewards branch.

The point needs no belaboring. The Navy, like the people in it, like the society it serves, like the world it operates in, has always been changing and will continue to do so. To compound the matter, the rate of change is different in different areas. In general, technological change is faster than social change. Nor can we forget that change is sometimes more apparent than real. What looks like a radical change may only be a new way of staying in the same place. At any given moment one may wonder, "Is this the Old Navy or the New Navy ?" The question is really irrelevant: what we must focus on is that it's all part of today's Navy.

This unchanging fact of change is something for us all to think about. As any beaver can tell you, it's much easier to build a home in quiet waters. (Well, no, I haven't actually met a beaver who told me that. In fact, I haven't met any beavers who were conversationally inclined at all. Still, Walt Disney and Dr. Doolittle have made it an article of American faith that animals do talk. Why just the other day, Smokey the Bear was telling my little boy . . . but I digress.) We Navy wives, we who are homemakers for Navy men, from Judy O'Grady to the Captain's Lady—we cannot duck the challenge. We are all afloat on the tides of Navy life.

But we need not be adrift; not while there are other Navy families to lend a hand, not while we have channels of sharing like Shipmate, and not while we are inheritors of a tradition which was already ancient when Nelson was a boy.

So grasp the ladder and bring along your gear, ladies.

Believe me, you're welcome aboard.

Jean Ebbert is the wife of Commander Edwin L. Ebbert, USN '52.

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1. In a pocket-size notebook, keep copious notes: names, numbers, dates, and data as you acquire them.

2. Do not undertake a "super program" such as starting the study of law or acquiring a doctorate if it requires two or three years of full time study. You will only complete it after great anguish to find yourself in competition with contemporaries of your children.

3. Avoid entering glamor fields (such as computers) which are the province of the twenty-year-olds unless you have recent solid experience at a high level.

4. Do not strive for high pay; it goes with absence from family, foreign employment, high stress, continuous travel, ulcers, and heart attacks. In the end, presidency of the firm goes to an in-law.

5. Give full consideration to "routine" jobs—civil service, lower middle management in industry, teaching at high school level—your life will be more your own.

6. If your new employment requires an examination, study for, and take it, during this preparatory period.

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Procurement a n d A p p r o p r i a t i o n s

The invasion of South Vietnam by North Vietnam armies and the resultant bombing by American air forces mean a prolonged and bitter fight over the armed services procurement and the Defense Department appropriations bill for fiscal 1973. The so-called anti-war Senators, including a few Republicans, many of whom are members of the MCPL (Members of Congress for Peace through Law), threaten to use every possible device to load one or both bills with amendments which would make it difficult if not impossible for the Administration to continue military action against the North Vietnamese forces.

These Senators, who have an influence larger than their numbers, have tried to interfere with the war by amending these bills each year for the past four years or so. When they were not stopped in the Senate, the House stopped them.

A subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, after hearing Secretary of State William P. Rogers defend the bombing, voted 9 to 2 in favor of an amendment to the State Department and the US IA appropriations authorization bill which would cut off all funds for the purpose of engaging U. S. forces, land, sea, or air, in hostilities in Indochina. All such proposals are subject to an agreement for the release of American prisoners and an accounting for those missing in action. Voting for the amendment were: Senators Frank Church (D.Idaho), Clifford Case (R.-N. J.), Mike Mansfield (D.-Mont), J. W. Fulbright (D.-Ark.), Stuart Symington (D.-Mo.), Claiborne Pell (D.-R. I.), Jacob Javits (R.-N. Y.), Charles Percy (R.-lll.), and Edmund Muskie (D.-Maine), who voted by proxy. Senators George Aiken (R.Vt.) and John Sherman Cooper (R.-Ky.), known as war critics, refused to vote for the amendment.

It is possible the Senate may have approved this amendment by the time you read this, but that does not mean it will become law. It would also have to be approved by the House.

N o End Of Trouble?

With too many Congressional committees operating, some of them chaired by Senators ever seeking means of trying to 28

discredit the military and the Administration, trouble is always just around the corner. Rear Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., Chief of Naval Operations, issued a memo instructing all commands to increase the rate of spending for the rest of the fiscal year, ending June 30, by about $400 million.

Senator William Proxmire (D.-Wisc), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, said: "In other words, spend, spend, spend this year so that next year we can spend, spend, spend even more."

Admiral Zumwalt, appearing before a Senate Armed Services Committee headed by Senator Howard Cannon (D., Nevada), denied the Navy was wasting the taxpayers' money, said that Congress had appropriated the money, and that the spending "acceleration was stimulated solely by a need to improve defense readiness rather than by a motive to spend available funds."

The Senators were reminded that the Defense Department's appropriations bill for fiscal 1972 was not signed into law until December 18, 1971. The way Congress, and particularly the Senate, operates these years, a department's fiscal year's program must be delayed five or six months until funds are available, and then most of the funds must be obligated out during the remainder of the year.

Fate Of 1973 Bill

The General Accounting Office, a department created by Congress to watch over other government agencies, commended the Navy on practices designed to lessen bills from shipbuilders for additional funds, more than their contracts called for.

"We believe that actions taken by the Navy to improve the overall management of its shipbuilding program are commendable," GAO said. "Although it is too early to evaluate the effectiveness of these actitons, we believe that they clearly demonstrate the Navy's concern over the management of its shipbuilding program."

Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, Jr., commander of the Naval Material Command, told a Washington reporter that claims from shipbuilders, received or expected, total

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about $1 billion, and are based on changes in plans, failure to deliver government furnished equipment on time, and faulty specifications. However, $174.8 million of these claims have been settled for $124.5 million, indicating that such claims may be a little inflated.

The LHA (landing helicopter assault ships) program is in trouble. Nine ships were contracted for, at a cost of $1.4 billion, but this number has been reduced to five, and the first ship is expected to be a year late. There has been a six weeks' delay in the program to build 30 DD-963 Spruance class destroyers because of changes in design. Delays in construction and delivery of nuclear power plants has increased cost and schedule problems of the Navy's largest construction programs, the Nimitz and the Eisenhower.

Because of the publicity connected with the GAO report, the House Armed .Services Committee scheduled a hearing on the Navy's shipbuilding problems.

This might mean a delay of weeks in consideration of the Defense Department procurement authorization bill.

With proposed amendments to end or curtail the war, etc., the fiscal 1973 Defense Department appropriations bill probably will be delayed again this year.

It is possible that the liberals who are constantly bucking the Administration will attempt to hold final action until after the November election. If Nixon loses the election, they might claim the loss as a public argument for final sharp reductions in the bill.

Recomputotien A n d R e t i r e m e n t

On March 23 President Nixon addressed Congress on proposals to benefit older Americans. Among those proposals were plans to help retired military personnel.

"To improve military benefits," he said, "I will soon submit legislation to the Congress for recomputing retirement pay on the basis of January 1, 1971, pay scales, thus liberalizing annuities for current retirees. I will also submit legislation to provide, for the first time, full annuities for retired reservists at an earlier age, and to revise benefit payments so that retirees receive full annuities when they are most needed, at the conSH

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ventional age of full retirement. I hope these proposals will receive favorable consideration.

"In addition, I support legislation to provide military retirees with a less expensive survivor benefit plan, one similar to that now provided to retired civil servants."

The survivor benefit proposal, bill H. R. 10670, passed the House last October by a vote of 372 to 1 (who voted present). Senator John Stennis (D.Miss.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, will get around to acting on this bill some time before the end of the 92nd Congress. It would cost the government little money for many years.

The Administration's recomputation bill is now before the House Armed Services Committee. If L. Mendel Rivers were still alive and chairman of this committee, the bill would pass the committee and very probably the House, this year. And then it might pass the Senate, in the next Congress if not this 92nd, for 43 Senators have sponsored recomputation bills of their own in this Congress, and others would vote for the measure.

About 80 members of the House have introduced recomputation bills. But Representative F. Edward Hebert (D.-La.), present chairman of the House committee, has said he is against the proposal.

That does not mean he will continue to be against it. Mr. Hebert is a strong supporter of the military, and particularly the Navy. He has been urging committee members to visit naval installations and

go to sea on Navy ships, to become better acquainted with the service. He is an ardent supporter of the survivor benefits bill.

As for other changes in retirement financing, including that of reservists, they have not been set at this writing and most of them are complicated. The original committee to study retirement changes, composed largely of civilians, including officials from the Civil Service Commission and the Veterans Administration, agreed on a two-step annuity plan, a high-three years' income averaging plan as a base for retirement pay, and integration of retirement pay with Social Security pay. Service chiefs would not agree to these proposals, and another group, largely of military officers, took over the task of making changes in the retirement system.

The government wants to save some money on retirement costs, but to assure older retirees of more income when they really need it.

Retiree Pay I n c r e a s e

There is considerable talk of inflation, of rising costs of food and other products consumed in the process of living. Certain newspapers give the impression that Administration policies tend toward higher prices. The facts do not bear this out. as any retired officer, keeping track of his pay increases, can see.

The last pay increase for military retirees was effective June 1, 1971. The next pay increase will be July 1, 1972.

You would have to go back a long time before encountering more than a year's time between pay raises.

On July 1, 1972, retirees will receive about a 4.33 percent pay raise. The actual amount of the increase will be determined by the level of the Consumer Price Index for March, April or May. The last increase was 4.5 percent, based on the CPI figure of March, 1971. Since last June the CPI index has increased 3.33 percent, with 2.75 percent of the increase registered prior to January, 1972.

The law provides that when the CPI index increases 3 percent over the index used as the base for the previous pay boost, and that increase is sustained for three consecutive months, then retired pay must be increased by 1 percent more than the highest increase reached in that three-month period.

Lifetime V a l u e Of R e t i r e d Pay

With all the coming Congressional consideration of retired pay, the House Armed Services Committee asked the Defense Department to furnish figures showing the value of present lifetime retired pay by grades, if there were no further retired pay increases. Obviously the committee wants to impress retirees with the value of their retirement pay system. The table is based on the assumption that the average officer entered the service at age 23.

An 0-5, retiring after 22 years of service, is entitled to collect at least $299,645 in his lifetime. The committee emphasizes that a civilian would have to save $472 a month to attain a total saving of $162,777, with interest compounded, to match the 0-5 retirement income.

The table below provides the lifetime income by grades:

AVERAGE LIFETIME RETIRED PAY IF N O MORE RAISES Years of Service Pay Grade

Title

Over 20

Over 21

Over 22

Over 23

Commissioned O-10 O-IO 0-9 0-8 0-7

0-5 0-4

Chief of staff General/admiral Lieutenant general/vice admiral ....

Major general/rear admiral (upper half) Brigadier general/rear admiral (lower half) Colonel/captain lieutenant colonel/commander Major/lieutenant commander

Over 24

Over 25

Over 26

Over 27

Over 28

Over 29

Over 30

Officers

$586,988 $599,432 $610,418 $620,003 547,024 558,623 568,858 577,794 478,522 488,668 497,622 505,438

$628,222 $635,092 $640,643 $644,931 $647,951 $649,791 $650,477 585,449 591,854 598,104 602,105 604,926 606,642 607,284 512,136 517,738 559,647 563,389 566,029 567,636 568,237

444,436

453,861

480,813

488,361

494,834

500,247

504,622

507,996

510,376

511,825

512,367

401,965 307,708 278,334 240,960

410,487 314,231 284,235 246,070

418,011 338,625 299,645 250,580

424,576 343,945 304,353 254,513

430,201 348,501 308,384 257,886

434,906 352,315 311,759 260,708

438,711 385,418 314,483 262,988

441,645 387,997 316,589 264,745

443,713 389,814 318,070 265,986

444,971 390,920 318,974 266,741

445,444 391,334 319,310 267,024

Commissioned Officers with less than 4 years of active service as on enlisted member

0-3 0-2 0-2

Captain/lieutenant 1st lieutenant/lieutenant (junior grade) 2d lieutenant/ensign

$208,353 $212,773 $216,670 $220,074 $222,989 $225,430 $227,399 $228,922 $229,993 $230,647 $230,889 154,594 121,987

157,872 124,575

160,766 126,856

163,288 128,850

165,453 130,556

167,264 131,986

168,727 133,138

169,853 134,030

170,650 134,657

171,134 135,040

171,316 135,181

Commissioned officers with more than 4 years of active service as an enlisted m e m b e r

0-3 0-2 O-l

Captain/lieutenant 1st lieutenant/lieutenant (junior grade) 2d lieutenant/ensign

$211,587 $216,074 $220,034 $223,487 179,090 151,415

182,887 154,625

186,238 157,461

189,163 159,933

$226,450 $228,927 $230,929 $232,472 $233,562 $234,225 $234,474 191,670 162,051

193,766 163,823

195,460 165,258

196,768 166,362

197,690 167,141

198,251 167,615

198,460 167,794

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Pay Comparisons

Another and a broader table on pay increases, showing the trend of pay increases by appropriate grades for military and civilian employees of government, indicates that active duty pay has increased more than twice as much as retired pay since 1963.

The increase in retired pay since 1963

has been about 51 percent (or about 55 percent after July, 1972). The increase in an active duty O-5's pay has been 128 percent, and in an O-6's pay, about 108.9 percent. The average GS-11 civilian employee's pay has been 73.8 percent.

The table also shows that in general pay increases run ahead of increases in the cost of living. Here is the table: Salary

Basic Pay

From One Military Man to Another

Monthly Rotes of Pay

E-5 (Sergeant) 4.6 years of service

Colonel or Navy Captain, over 26 yrs. svc.

Civil Servant GS.11 Step 4

$ 78.00

$205.00

$ 985.00

$ 736.50

January 1972

288.00

429.30

1933.20

1220.08

January 1973 (after pay raises assumed in FY 1973 Budget)

332.10

467.40

2057.40

1279.86

325.8%

128.0%

108.9%

73.8%

July 1963 (beginning of FY 1964 last prewar yr.)

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Percent Pay Increase July 1963 to Jan. 1973

' July 1973 rote shown is for a recruit with less than 4 months service, a pay step that no longer exists, In July 1963, a recruit with over 4 months service received $83.20 per month. Most recruits have less than 4 months service.

Special Pays, Bonuses

Coast Guard officers will be entitled to receive $50 to $150 a month special pay for service during command at sea. John A. Volpe, Secretary of Transportation, said he is using the authority of the law providing for responsibility pay to make service in the Coast Guard more attractive. Funds for such payments will not be available until fiscal 1974.

It was an easy move for Mr. Volpe to take. He has no Defense Department civilians, no Army or Air Force, to contend with. There is evidence, however, that the Navy may be authorized to take the same step soon. Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird has stated that a program of sea pay is "needed to compensate enlisted and officer members of the Navy

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for long deployments at sea. Legislation in support of this program will be considered separately."

Senator Gordon Allott (R.-Colo.), sponsor of special legislation for new service members, enlisted men and officers, is now sponsoring a broad program of bonuses and special pays for officers, enlisted men, and reservists. The legislation would assure that the services obtain more men in needed skills, according to Secretary Laird.

Officers with critical skills would be offered a maximum bonus of $4,000 a year to extend their service beyond the first obligated tour. The need for certain skills would determine the pay given officers. Special pays now existing, as flight, submarine, etc., would not be affected.

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H e a v y w e i g h t V a r s i t y Ends Princeton J i n x , Munich Olympics A r e G o a l of Ullrich's Eight

For sheer drama, Navy's rowing victory over Princeton on April 15th does not rank with the Midshipmen's greatest of all time. It did, however, put an end to a dissatisfying string of 10 consecutive defeats at the hands of the Tigers and that is enough to make it noteworthy.

From 1962-71, Princeton heavyweight varsity crews beat the Midshipmen by anywhere from 28 seconds (in 1962) to two-tenths of a second (in 1971). The day before the Princeton race this spring, Navy coach Carl Ullrich had his varsity rip off 79 full-powered strokes—one for each second by which the Midshipmen had lost to the Tigers the previous ten years.

The lesson was not lost on Ullrich's powerful varsity.

In their 2000-meter test on the Severn River, Princeton gained an early advantage and quickly settled to a beat of 35-37.

Rowing two counts lower. Navy's varsity, stroked by second classman Chuck Munns, used its power to close on the Tigers and, at the 500-meter mark, the Midshipmen were in charge to stay.

At the finish, Navy's varsity was clocked in 6:19.9, a full two lengths ahead of the Tigers, who covered the course in 6:28.5. The Midshipmen also won junior varsity and freshman heavyweight races.

"I didn't even have to come to the boathouse today," Ullrich said following the race. "These kids got themselves up for the race. They worked hard to win and it paid off. Their hard work and enthusiasm make this a significant victory. They were really, really ready."

While much of the rowing season remained at Shipmate's deadline, Navy faithfuls are already casting eyes at June when oarsmen and crews from across the country will gather at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N. H., to compete for the right to represent the United States in the Munich Olympics.

In contrast to previous years when the nation's best eights were tested in Olympic trials, the emphasis this summer will be on building individual oarsmen into an Olympic-caliber crew.

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Crew Coach Carl Ullrich and Captain Dove Murray

If the Navy season goes as hoped, Ullrich wants to maintain the integrity of his varsity and enter it as an eight.

"We will have to beat all composite crews." Ullrich says, "to win a trip to Munich. I think, however, that our boat is potentially faster than it was a year ago. We have already done times this spring that are better than any at this same stage in 1971."

Navy's last Olympic rowing appearance was in 1960 at Rome.

Center, Runners, Linebackers on Forzano's Spring G r i d Shopping List

Rick Forzano's spring football priorities are "an offensive center, outside linebackers, running backs, and help in the secondary."

To concentrate the search, the Navy coach excused his 37 returning lettermen from the first week of spring practice while he and his staff sifted through prospects from the 1971 jayvee and plebe teams.

"We did much the same thing in reverse a year ago," Forzano said. "The lettermen were not with us for the final week of spring ball and it gave us a chance to look at the holdovers and new plebes.

"The thought occurred that some of our inexperienced players might not be reaching their full potential in the spring because of a lack of familiarity with the varsity system. To try and correct that, we decided to give the jayvees and plebes a week's jump on the lettermen. Hopefully, the change will start the two groups on a little more even footing and allow for a better evaluation of the new talent."

For the first time since he became head coach in 1969, Forzano is hopeful that he will not be compelled to include a lot of new faces in his starting offensive and defensive lineups. Nineteen starters and 38 of the first 44 listed on the Army depth chart last November are among the veterans back.

Despite the experience, however, Forzano is not without his trouble spots.

One of the principal headaches is center where youngster Bob Leerberg started every game and led the offensive team in minutes played with 266. Leerberg left the Academy earlier this year.

Second classman Carl Halbreiner, a tight end as a plebe, played behind Leerberg last fall but did not letter. He is a possibility as is plebe hotshot George Markulis, a running back in high school and a linebacker with the plebes. Markulis, from Carson, Ca., was sidelined for much of last season with a knee injury.

Forzano's concern about running backs revolves principally around the injury question. Last year's top rusher, youngster Dan Howard (411 yards), is sitting out spring drills because of a knee injury suffered just before the Army-Navy game. Don Canterna, a valuable reserve, has been advised to forego his final year of football because of an old ailment.

Bob Elflein, number two rusher as a youngster, missed all of 1971 because of a torn knee suffered on the first day of fall practice. He is being closely watched in spring drills. Among the many newcomers getting a look are Cleveland Cooper of Rochester, N. Y., who led the plebes in rushing and went over 100 yards in four ball games, and Jim O'Brien of Kenmore, N. Y. Nine of last year's eleven opponents return to the Navy football schedule in 1972. The new ad(iitions are William & Mary, which replaces Virginia, and Air Force, filling the slot occupied by Miami a year ago. The Midshipmen will have three games in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, three more at neutral sites (one in Norfolk, two in Philadelphia), and five on the road. The NavyNotre Dame game on November 4th will be played in Philadelphia's new Veterans Stadium.

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N a v y Lacrosse Team Spanks Defending NCAA Champs, W i n s Five of Six Starts

Swanson's new, more difficult routine raised some judge's eyebrows and Eric's dual meet scores. " T h e r e is a psychology to competition that is a difficult thing to handle," Swanson says. " T o get a good score, you need endurance, form, and style but you also need self-expression."

Highlight of the young lacrosse season for Coach Bill Bilderback's 1972 ten came at Ithaca, N. Y., on April 1 when the Midshipmen put away defending N.C.A.A. Champion Cornell 12-9 in a game that followed on the heels of a 12-10 Navy loss at Maryland.

Swanson feels that his decision to put in some new moves and toughen up the routine is at least partially responsible for his soaring scores. " A ' C move is hardest to accomplish," he explains, "and only one is required on pommel horse.

My routine has five."

Playing on the artificial surface of Schoellkopf Field, the Midshipmen gunned 52 shots at Cornell goalies while holding the Big Red to 31 pops at the Navy net. First classman Bob Pell topped the Mids in goals with three. His teammates on attack, Marty Mason and Dave Bayly, had two tallies apiece. Bayly also fed for three scores.

T h e Cornell game was a springboard for four consecutive victories, bringing the Navy stick record to 5-1 as Shipmate went to press. Scoring leader for the Midshipmen is third classman Dave Bayly with 33 points. Bayly has 15 goals and 18 assists.

Athletic Association Announces Three Changes in Business Office Staff

Athletic director J. O. Coppedge recently announced three changes in the Naval Academy Athletic Association's business staff. T h e new administrative lineup follows the March 1st retirement of George R. Deininger, long-time Treasurer of the N A A A .

T o succeed Deininger as Treasurer, Coppedge revealed the promotion of William E. Gantt, who has been with the Athletic Association for 46 years.

Gantt has been Assistant Treasurer of the N A A A since 1955. Prior to that time, he served as Cashier of the Association.

A native of Annapolis, Gantt graduated from Annapolis H i g h School and attended the International Business School of Accounting and Strayer's Business College in Baltimore. H e served in the A r m y Finance Corps during World W a r I I , later reaching the rank of First Lieutenant. Gantt is a member of the College Athletic Business Managers Association.

Promoted to Assistant Treasurer was Bill Dammeyer, another native of Annapolis. On the N A A A payroll since 1957, Dammeyer was the Association's Cashier.

To fill the job of Cashier, Coppedge announced appointment of Dennis Reese of Lisbon, Ohio. Reese was recently awarded a Master's in Sports Adminstration from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

T h e Navy gymnast extends his search for originality to the point that he runs films of himself backwards and considers if the trick might be more spectacular performed in reverse. "Side horse is such an exhausting event that you spend a lot of time thinking at the chalk box," Swanson says. "That's when I ponder changes in my routine."

William E. Gantt

There was a time in 1970-71 when Swanson was not even the best on the Navy team, let alone one of the best in the nation. As a youngster, Eric labored mostly in the shadows of teammate John Worthington, who capped an outstanding year by winning the Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League pommel horse crown.

During the 1971-72 dual season, it was Swanson who cast the shadows. H e went undefeated in his event through eight meets, scoring an average of 9.48 points. His best routine was against Penn State when he turned in an amazing performance rewarded by the judges with a 9.65, an unusual score by any measure.

In the Eastern finals, Swanson again locked up with teammate Worthington and, again, Worthington won the individual championship. Swanson was a narrow runner-up.

Swanson's dramatic improvement began with a weight loss over the summer months. Trimmer at between 130-35 pounds, the Pennsylvania product started the season with basically the same routine he used as a youngster. It paid off with a 9.35 and first place against Syracuse in the Midshipmen's only pre-Christmas dual meet.

"During the holidays, I was fooling around with some new tricks," Swanson recalls, "and the coach thought they might be good enough to include in the routine. After all, novelty and difficulty count in the judging."

Profile: A l l - A m e r i c a n Gymnast Eric Swanson Drops Pounds, Toughens Up Routine

Navy gymnast Eric Swanson shed 15 pounds, toughened up his routine, and became one of the nation's leading practitioners on the pommel horse.

Swanson, a second classman from Butler, Pa., finished as runner-up in his event at the recent N.C.A.A. Championships at Iowa State University. H e was named to the Gymnastics All-America team.

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For t h e Record

(Scores and records in spring sports) BASEBALL (7-2) Navy 3, Monmouth College 2 Navy 8, American University 0 Navy 12, Syracuse 2 Navy 8, Georgetown 6 Navy 3, George Washington 2 Navy 0, Brown 1 Navy 1, Yale 0 Navy 3, Yale 7 Navy 12, Univ. of Baltimore 1 HEAVYWEIGHT CREW Navy-St. Joseph's : Varsity-lst, JV-lst, Plebe-lst Navy-Princeton: Varsity-lst, JV-lst, Plebe-lst L I G H T W E I G H T CREW Navy-Princeton: Varsity-2nd, JV-2nd, Plebe-2nd GOLF (3-2) Navy 386, Monmouth College 461 Navy 395, Pennsylvania 379 Navy 390, Penn State 382 Navy 390, Columbia 402 Navy 393, Georgetown 408 LACROSSE (5-1) Navy 18, Washington College 3 Navy 10, Maryland 12 Navy 12, Cornell 9 Navy 16, Harvard 3 Navy 16, Baltimore 3 Navy 19, Washington & Lee 8 T E N N I S (11-2) Navy 8, Michigan State 1 Navy 9, Ohio State 0 Navy 8, Williams 1 Navy 9, Syracuse 0 Navy 2, Pennsylvania 7 Navy 5, Air Force 4 Navy 7, Idaho 2 Navy 9, So. Colorado State 0 Navy 9, Johns Hopkins 0 Navy 9, Georgetown 0 Navy 7, Brown 2 Navy 6, Yale 0 Navy 4, Penn State 5 TRACK (0-1) Navy 70, Maryland 75 S H I P M A T E

NAVY VS YALE, 1924 Brigadier General H. N. " H a p " Lyon, USMCR (Ret.) The other day I read in a book about Cuba that a former American Ambassador, while a boxer at Yale in 1924, knocked out Navy's heavyweight. Now I happen to know that this is not true. Bob Mathews was Navy heavyweight in 1924, and I don't recall his ever getting knocked out by anyone! In order to keep the record straight, perhaps we should go back to the NAVY-YALE match in New Haven on 15 March 1924.

You may recall that Navy was a leader in intercollegiate boxing throughout the twenties under the legendary Spike Webb, and Yale was very anxious to beat us in just about any way they could. Mose King was their coach and this gentleman had forgotten more tricks than Tammany Hall ever knew.

At that time, some Middies liked to put up small wagers on pretty-sure events so when the Navy boxing team checked into the New Haven hotel our manager had over a thousand greenbacks to wager on the coming match. While we were getting cleaned up after arrival, Charley Sigal '25, Navy's assistant manager, came around and announced that no bets would be placed on the match. An anonymous phone call had warned him that the decks were stacked against Navy. The only way we could get a win would be by a knockout. So a wire was sent back to the Regiment that no bets would be placed.

Another interesting item soon came up.

Not having a heavyweight who could match ours (Bob Mathews '24), Yale was insisting on a six event meet—115-125135-145-158 and 175; no heavyweight match! Spike naturally insisted that they should default if they could not answer the bell with a heavyweight. But that Yale gang was adamant. Here we were all ready to go, so Navy finally gave in and agreed to only six bouts.

Then up comes another sneaker. They had a very fine boy in Funk, their captain, who was a light middleweight (158 lbs.), or a heavy welterweight (145 lbs.), whichever way you might call it. They thought they might like to enter him in two events—145 and 158—would we agree to that? This would mean moving the 158 match to the end of the program to give their man a breather. Well, Spike had "Doc" Leach '24, a terrific socker at 145, and me at 158, so he decided he could live with that if they insisted, which they did.

I was expecting to meet Funk in the 158 event and I had my work cut out for me! This guy had not lost a match at Yale in two years, and they fought a good schedule. So there was the picture.

Spike decided to take no chances. He weighed in Bob Mathews with the rest of the team and suited him up and had JUNE,

1972

him at ringside—just in case Mose King should present an opponent at the very last moment and try to catch us unprepared.

Normally, boxing events were held in the gym and this wasn't too bad for thinly clad boxers, even in March. However, this match was held in their ice hockey rink, with the ring built up over the ice.

The Yales came to the ring from a warm waiting room, while the Navy team shivered around ringside. (I think Mose King hoped arthritis or hardening of the arteries would set in.) On hand to see the slaughter was a large and partisan Yale crowd, somewhat offset by a Navy crowd from the Sub Base at New London, the Naval War College at Newport, and from ships in port at New York and Boston.

In the 115-pound event, J. H. ("Snook") Hayes '24 took a judge's decision from C. H. Grande '26 of Yale. There was no question of Navy's right to this win.

Next came the 125-pound class, with Yale's undefeated senior, A. A. Albelli '25, opposed to Navy's Tom Griffith '24.

It was a nip and tuck fight. The judges disagreed, and the referee awarded the decision to Yale. That kept the team scores even, with a decision on each side.

Decisions scored 3 and knockouts scored 5.

Then came the 135-pound contest between Jack Charlson '25 of Navy and C. L. Peet of Yale '26, who had a reputation as a quick winner. Jack was one of Navy's best boxers and he kept Peet puzzled until late in the first round. Then Peet tagged him flush on the chin with a right cross and Jack went down. My heart almost stopped. It looked like the end. Jack was like a wet rag on the deck and the count was at six—then the bell rang! The seconds got Jack back to his corner and somehow got him around again. Spike sent up word for him to hang on until he felt stronger. The round started and Jack went into an immediate clinch. Peet tried desperately to shake him off but Jack stayed in close and •flailed away with overhand punches. His circulation started coming back and he got some color in his face and looked alive again. This stand up wrestling was taking its toll of Peet who was not used to going more than two rounds. He finally shook loose, and slammed a couple of hard ones to Jack's midriff. Jack's guard came down a little and over came a hard punch flush on the jaw and Jack went down again. It now looked hopeless—the count got up to eight—but again the bell interfered ! Jack was limp as they dragged him to his corner and I despaired of his ever getting off his stool again. But the seconds, with the smelling salts and the rough massage, got him awake somehow.

He looked awful, and could hardly rise when the bell rang for round three. Peet charged across the ring, anxious for the kill. Jack went into a clinch near his own corner. Peet was furious and tried desperately to break away; apparently it took a lot of his remaining strength.

Both boys now appeared well spent. Jack maneuvered Peet into position and then came across with a beautiful "one-two" right on the button, and Peet straightened up with a perplexed look on his face.

Jack slammed home another combination and Peet went down like a stately pine tree and took the count without fluttering an eyelid! The Navy crowd was on its feet and wild. It gave Jack a 4 N cheer, the only Navy boxer ever so honored.

Jack Charlson dragged that one out of the depths through sheer courage and the indomitable will to win. I've never seen a greater fight!

The next bout at 145 lbs. pitted Yale's undefeated Captain, B. F. Funk, against Navy's W. D. Leach. It was a gruelling battle. Both were terrific punchers. "Doc" Leach was the hardest Navy hitter I ever sparred with at any weight and in the ring he was all business. This boy Funk was certainly no patsy and he gave Leach tit for tat. It should have gone an extra period. I thought it was even. The judges disagreed, and again the referee gave it to Yale.

Funk was to have met me at the end of the program but "Doc" gave him too much of a scrap, so I went on next against J. D. Andrews '25. I was lucky and got a K. O. in the first round. This now made it Navy 13, Yale 6. Spike asked if I was fresh enough to do the 175 and I answered "yes." He was still holding Bob Mathews for the heavyweight event, if needed, and he decided to send in Harry Henderson '25 to fight at 175. Harry had weighed in at 158, and was shorter than I. His opponent was E. T. Smith, Yale '26, who was 6'4" and weighed 175 ! This was a Mutt and Jeff battle with spunky Harry trying to get past those long arms and close enough to land a punch. He had no chance to demonstrate the class that put him on the U. S. Olympic team in 1928. We learned again, the hard way, that a good big man can always take a good little man.

Yale did not have a heavyweight that night, after all. So Bob Mathews didn't fight, even though the New Haven Register next day published the news that Smith defeated Mathews. Yale claimed a tie—three bouts each—forget the silly old points!

So this is why I say that the former Ambassador to Cuba (lid not knock out Navy's heavyweight back there at New Haven in 1924.

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LUCKY BAG OF BOOKS T H E SOVIET SEA CHALLENGE.

By RAdm. Ernest McNeill Eller, USN (Ret.). Foreword by Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.). Cowles Book Co., Inc. 315 pages, $8.95.

This altogether admirable book is a timely, powerful, thoroughly researched and beautifully written analysis of "the decisive effect of power at sea in promoting and preserving freedom—when the superior maritime power was exercised by a nation whose leaders were dedicated to liberty."

Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of history and upon some four decades of personal experience as a U. S. Navy officer. Admiral Eller sees very clearly —and tells us very forcefully—what lies in store for America and for the free world if we do not meet the Soviet maritime challenge and rebuild our Navy to the point where we can regain naval supremacy.

As he says, many other able and knowledgeable men have recently and repeatedly pointed out to us the peril facing America at sea. "The purpose of this book will have been served," the author says, "if it induces more Americans to heed the warnings of these men who understand the full extent of the dangers" facing America.

The Soviet sea challenge is "one of the most critical problems facing the United States. . . . A storm rushes toward us like a typhoon that destroys the unprepared, the uncertain, and the weak, regardless of their ideals or their purposes . . ." The storm, of course, is the burgeoning power of the USSR, including the naval facets to which this book is addressed.

The threat to freedom everywhere when a tyrannical, totalitarian government dedicated to world domination attains maritime preeminence should be obvious. It should be appreciated and understood by all of us that this maritime supremacy is almost in the grasp of the USSR now.

If only this book is read and heeded, it can be a powerful tool toward achievement of this essential understanding by our people.

Using as his point of departure a summary of the present maritime capabilities of the United States and the USSR, the

author draws upon the historical record to show the profound influence of the world's oceans on the growth and development of both countries "from their individual beginnings to their present world stature." And as he says: "As the narrative moves on, the sheer weight of events on the international scene will stir within the reader a deep sense of concern . . . (over) the sweeping geopolitical gains that expanding power at sea has already brought the USSR—from Southeast Asia to the Middle East to Cuba."

The author notes that in every conflict in which the United States has been involved, from the Revolution to the present, sea power spelled the difference between victory and defeat. And in every instance, after achieving victory, we have allowed our Navy to deteriorate to the point where its patent weakness invited war. "This fatal shortsightedness seems to run as an ever-recurring flaw through the United States' history—witness the slash in Navy strength before Korea, which was surely a cause of that war, and the 1969-1970 reductions in the face of current aggressive Soviet increase in sea power."

In the past, thanks to the courage and steadfastness of some of our friends and to the gallantry and personal sacrifice of thousands of brave Americans, we have been given time to claw our way back from near disaster and rebuild our strength. This is not likely to be the case in the coming confrontation with the USSR. The Soviets have learned well the lessons of history. They know that nothing can take the place of superior sea power. The fleet they are building now obviously has but one purpose—domination of the seas. "The Soviets speak peace, but they build to destroy."

The message this book seeks to impart is that from time immemorial, in the perspective of more than two thousand years, the loss of control of the seas has insured defeat. This truth is strikingly demonstrated by the many instances included in the narrative. This is just as true in the nuclear age as it ever was— probably more so. The Cuban missile crisis proved this yet again.

Yet the author notes: "One of the poignant paradoxes of our era is that the United States cannot absorb this lesson, hammered home year after year. . . .

Somehow the majority of her citizens and her leaders—who should have more wisdom—cannot understand that in the nuclear age, as ever in the past, sea power remains a potent weapon of overseas diplomacy. . . . President Kennedy said of the Cuban missile crisis: 'Events of October, 1962, indicated, as they have all through history, that control of the sea means security. Control of the seas can mean peace. (Tontrol of the seas can mean victory. The United States must control the seas if it is to protect our security.' Yet steadily and inexorably the United States lets this control slip away like the sands in the glass of doom. The sands are running low."

The only hope for America is that its citizens will again realize, before it is too late, that command of the seas is not just a fact of life, and will appreciate how difficult it is to achieve, how dangerously slim it has become, and how easily it can be lost. As Admiral Eller says: "The struggle to preserve the freedoms Americans enjoy—freedoms dearly bought by men before them—has no end. Each generation must be ready to defend them.

Each has a charge to keep."

The final chapter, titled "Hurricane Warnings," should be required reading by every citizen. A few quotes will show why: "If the United States lets the Russians surpass her at sea, disaster is assured.

Despite the warnings and efforts of numerous men in government and out, America is on the brink of losing the sea. Too many leaders refuse to heed . . . the lesson of history that war occurs when aggressor nations grow strong while peace-seeking nations weaken.

"The United States has many problems besides holding the sea. Success there alone will not insure survival. Yet if she fails at sea, nothing else will matter."

This book will stand as a fitting monument to our people if its lessons are heeded, or as a suitable epitaph if they are not. It is just that important.

RUTHVEN E . LiBBY ' 2 2

Courtesy of the Copley Press

The farther backward you can look, the farther forzvard you are apt to see.

Sir Winston Churchill

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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OFFICERS President— ADM. G. W . ANDERSON, JR., U S N (Ret.) '27 (8631), McLean, Va. Vice President (Eastern Area)— RADM. ROBERT W . M C N I T T , U S N

(Ret.) '38 (12837), Bethesda, Md.

Vice President (Central Area)— MR.

DAVID B . BENHAM '41 (14487), Oklahoma City, Ok.

Vice President (Western

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V A D M . 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. J O H N W . AILES, III, U S N

(Ret.) '30 (9686) LCOL.

JAMES

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'47 (19251) BOWSER,

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CAPT. SAMUEL ROREX, JR., U S N

'45 (17097)

(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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T.

C . LYNCH,

USN

(32679)

'46

(18063) (To serve through Sp ring Meeting 1974)

RADM.

W . A.

BROCKETT,

USN

LT.

CAPT.

C . J.

MERDINGER,

(CEC)

USN (Ret.) '41 (14307)

(Ret.) '34 (11311) ROGER T . STAUBACH, U S N R

R A D M . C . A. CURTZE, U S N (Ret.)

'33 (10882)

'65 (33716)

From Local Chapters CDR.

H . W . BURNETT, JR., U S N

CAPT. T . M . DELL, U S N

(Ret.)

CAPT. J. L. P . MCCALLUM, U S N

(Ret.)

R A D M . S . N . PYNE, U S N

(Ret.) '35 (11761), Seattle

'21 (6087), Philadelphia RADM. R . K . JAMES, U S N

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

JAMES

B . LANDON,

USN

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

(Ret.)

STANLEY

W.

(28260), Coronado JUNE,

1972

LEGRO

(Ret.)

'25 (7724), Annapolis MR.

R. D. RUSSELL '59

(29038),

Miami MR.

W . J.

TONER

'43

(15778),

Boston

'40 (14026), Connecticut MR.

R A D M . D . L . MARTINEAU, U S N

(Ret.) '33 (11029), New York

(Ret.) '43 (15665), Detroit

'59

CAPT. F . K . B . WHEELER,

USN

(Ret.) '35 (11962), Peninsula

SEA

B R E E Z E S Schratz '39

The Military Mind at Work

The half life of a university professor inevitably brings its share of visiting lecture opportunities. One such came to us recently to "do our thing" at a major military installation run by a sister service. For protection of the innocent, the base shall be identified only as Brand "X." Lectures and symposia are frequendy arranged by a straightforward letter in common Anglo-Saxon prose. Not this time. We received instead a Purchase Order IMA 166-72 under contract DABC 21-72-M-2229 issued by "Procurement Division, Drawer E " at Base "X," pursuant to Accounting Data 2122020 53-7210 P810000-2570 S31001 A P C M51 C N : 000166 14-115 F / W M-2229. The schedule of supplies/services which we were to provide specified: "For conducting lecture services to [X] during the period [blank]. Contractor to provide own subsistence, transportation and all other items of expense." Quantity ordered was one session, paren one paren, at unit price $338.00.

On the reverse side of the contract we discovered about twenty general provisions in print tending toward the microscopic— perhaps 5000 words on a single page—which this human eye could neither read nor this brain comprehend. With our physical limitations in mind, however, there was thoughtfully attached further special provisions which a visiting lecturer would find extremely necessary and specifically directed toward his performance. Nine additional paragraphs aimed at insuring that shipments would be received at the "Ship to" address only during the hours 8:00 A.M. through 11:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. through 4:00 P.M., Saturdays, Sundays and Government Holidays excepted. One complete shipment was desired but partial deliveries would be accepted. [This was clearly for the benefit of the lecturer with a stammer.] As a protection to the audience, perhaps against eventualities such as lost visual aids or lecture notes, "Partial deliveries will not be accepted unless authorized by the Contracting Officer."

We had agreed beforehand that the length of the lecture would be about forty minutes, and the contract properly allowed a "variation in quantity not to exceed 10%" as permissible in "shipping, packaging, or allowance in manufacturing process." As a further protection to the audience, however, "Overshipments are not permitted on this order," meaning, obviously, no long-winded perorations. As a concluding necessity, additional but somewhat less crucial provisions rnade allowance for proper inspection and discrepancy reports, and for "the necessary stabilization of prices and salaries in accordance with existing Executive Orders," which the lecturer was required to agree to insert in all subcontracts for supplies or services necessary to fulfill his contract. Not wishing to run afoul of the power and might of the U.S. Government, we, of course, carefully inscribed this latter statement on the flyleaf of all library books used in preparation, and on airplane tickets, hotel reservations and similar materials used in carrying out our contract.

We realize, naturally, that the above is a wholly necessary and proper protection to the American taxpayer; we often wonder if the selfsame taxpayer generally appreciates and understands the sacrifices which we make in his interest.

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SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINE September-Ocfober Copy due at Alumni House 19 July November

Copy due at Alumni

House 10 September

ALL HANDS Special Projects, General Planning Group.

He also served two years as Naval Aide to SecNav, on the Staff of JCS and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Prior to becoming Superintendent of the Naval Academy he served as Commander of the Seventh Fleet.

Congratulations, Lee Scherer!

Capt. Lee R. Scherer, U S N (Ret.) '42, has been appointed Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Flight Research Center, Edwards, Ca. As Director he will be responsible for the conduct of some of this country's most advanced high speed aeronautical research. Flight projects under his management include the wingless lifting bodies, the triple-sonic Y F 12 research aircraft, the remotely piloted research vehicles, and other experimental aircraft and prototype spacecraft.

Boys State P r o g r a m

This year midshipmen from the Naval Academy will again be participating in the Boys State Programs sponsored by the American Legion. To date, 40 states have requested midshipmen to attend their Boys State encampment. Midshipmen at most Boys State Programs act as counselors, which gives each midshipman maximum exposure to all of the participating students. Last year the Naval Academy participated in 43 Boys State Programs and midshipmen addressed over 30,00 male juniors.

Wyoming SEMINARY in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Vice Admiral William P. Mack, New Superintendent

Since 1844—coed—boarding & day— grades 9 thru 12 and Post Graduate— curriculum for the 70's—advanced placement courses. Broad extra-curricular program with superb athletics.

4 7 t h Superintendent

Welcome Aboard to Vice Admiral William P. Mack, class of 1937, the new Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Vice Admiral Mack takes over this month from Vice Admiral James F. Calvert, who is completing a highly successful four-year tour.

Hailing from Hillsboro, II., the new Superintendent has had command of the destroy-

also SUMMER

ers WOODWORTH and PRESTON. He has served

on the Staff of COMDESFLOT One and COM CRUDESPAC and has been COMDESDIV 22, COMDESRON 28 and COMPHIBGRU T W O .

Command shore assignments include OinC NAPS, Bainbridge; Chinfo; and Chief of Legislative Affairs, Navy Department.

Vice Admiral Mack graduated from the National W a r College in June 1956. He served in BuPers as Commander Detail Officer and in OpNav as Assistant Director, 36

Capt. Lee Scherer

Capt. Scherer had previously served as Director of the Lunar Exploration Office for Project Apollo. He held that position during the first five manned lunar landing missions, and was responsible for the scientific aspects of lunar explorations.

SCHOOL

offering developmental reading along with other remedial and enrichment courses.

Write: Dean of Admissions Wyoming Seminary Box A Kingston, Pennsylvania 18704 or call (717) 2 8 7 - 1 1 2 6 S H I P M A T E

Historical Foundation Registers

Historians and writers will be glad to hear that the Naval Historical Foundation has just published two more registers of their manuscript collections held by the Library of Congress. These are: No. 15, William Sowden Sims and No. 16, the (John) Rodgers Family.

Previous registers of N H F collections available at the Library of Congress are: (1) Washington I. Chambers, (2) Samuel P. Lee, (3) Edmund R. Colhoun and Charles O'Neil, (4) Albert Cleaves, (5) Silas Casey and Stanford C. Hooper, (6) John L. Callan and John C. Watson, (7) David F. Sellers and Stephen B. Luce, (8) Robert W. Shufeldt, (9) George E. and Reginald R. Belknap, (10) Thomas O. Self ridge, Sr. and Jr., (11) Elliot Snow and Leonard F. Gushing, (12) Bladen Dulany, Gustavus R. B.

Horner and Daniel T. Patterson, (13) Charles G. Ridgely, Francis A. Roe and John G. Walker, and (14) Dudley W. Knox and Mary Edith Powell.

Isherwood 500 Eight miniature racing cars made from film cans, paperclips, wood and wire, and powered by chemical fuel pellets raced down a 500-inch "S"-shaped track at the Naval Academy's Isherwood Hall in April to compete in the annual "Isherwood 500."

Mid'n. John F. Boydstun's green racer captured the prize trophy and the first place purse of twenty dollars. The second place purse of ten dollars went to Mid'n. Charles Chesterman while the most original design award carrying a five dollar prize was

awarded by the judges to Mid'n. Mark Rearson of the 11th Company.

The 1972 running of the "Isherwood 500" was sponsored by the Academy's Student Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. According to the faculty advisor for the chapter. Assistant Professor Joseph S. Sladsky, Jr., the race provided an opportunity for the midshipmen "to appreciate the subtleties of engineering problems and design and to put into practice theory he has previously learned."

Judging the contest were Professor J. Paul Uldrick, Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor Jack H. Smith and Thomas W. Butler, Division of Engineering and Weapons. Lt. (jg) William 1. Bruckner and Mid'n. Anthony F. Phelps collaborated in organizing and directing the race.

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

Sec'y, Heni-y Williams, USN (Ret.) 4000 Tunlaw Rd. N.W., Apt. 621 Wastlirgton, D.C. 20007 Percent Members: 13

m

Sec'y, RAdm. C. W. Fisher, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 1101, Carmel, Calif. 93921 Percent Members: 7

Sec'y, RAdm. Herbert Seymour Howard, USN (Ret.) 2807 3«th Place, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 Percent Members: 14 Sec'y, Capt. Louis P. Davis, USN (Ret.) Dresden Apartment 2126 Connecticut A»e., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 28.5

Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr. Bethesda, Md. 20034 Percent Members: 38 Pres.: Adm. Kent Hewitt, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Clyde R. Robinson, USN (Ret.) 107 Scott Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 40 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 Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.) 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 46

I regret to report the death of our classmate, Capt. Robert Stanley ROBERTSON, in the Regency Nursing Home, Forestville, Va., on 26 March 1972. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 30 March. Bobby always kept up-to-date on class records and class matters, conferring frequently with the class secretaries, to whom he was quite helpful.

Birthday greetings in June are extended to McCandlish and Mooney on the 3rd, Hawthorn on the 17th, Farrell on the 18th, McDaniel on the 22nd, Hustvedt on the 23rd and Piatt on the 30th.

Apologies to Van HOOK for the incorrect spelling of his name in the April issue.

JUNE,

1972

We are grieved to learn of the recent deaths of two esteemed classmates, both on 6 March 1972: LCdr. Elmer D. LANGW O R T H Y , USN (Ret.), and Col. Christopher D. (Friff) PEIRCE, USA ( R e t ) .

Elmer Langworthy died at the Naval Academy Hospital after several years of poor health, but only a few days of hospitalization. Funeral services were held at USNA Chapel, and at the graveside in Arlington National Cemetery. Honorary bearers were classmates Col. J. P. Edgerly, Capt. E. J. Gillam, and RAdm. C. J. Moore; and contemporaries Capt. W. D. Chandler ('11), RAdm. F. A. Braisted ('09), and Capt. J. B. Glennon ('09). He is survived by his widow, Mildred, and a son Ted—class of '61 USNA, now a commercial pilot; and one granddaughter.

Col. Peirce (Friff) died at the Fort Sam Houston hospital after an accident and a short illness. He was buried in his home town of Warsaw, N. C. He is survived by his widow, Ura Bottoms Peirce, originally of Gainesville, Tx., and an Army junior; and two sisters, Mrs. Edward B. Gibson (our "Spig") and Mrs. Russell B. Stafford, both of Washington, D. C. Your reporter has most pleasant memories of these two fine men and their ladies at the last 1910 class reunion in 1965. Our sincere sympathy is extended to them both.

On a happier note, we learn with pleasure of

the

launching of

the

USS

AINSWORTH

(DE-1090), named in honor of classmate VAdm. Walden L. (Pug) A I N S W O R T H , at the Avondale Shipyards, La., IS April.

Mrs. Ainsworth (Katinka) was the sponsor and was accompanied by their son, Gardner, and daughter, "Kit" (wife of Adm. B. J. Semmes). Gardner delivered the address in honor of his father. Unofficially, your reporter counts seven destroyers named for 1910ers—a matter of pride for each of us.

A card comes from Elsie (Mrs. Bob) Lee in Arizona. She was en route to Honolulu via

the

SS

MONTEREY—one

of

the

few

American ships left, she says—and she should know!

Charlie (RAdm. C. J.) MOORE and Anna Louise are off on a springtime jaunt

to the Southwest, touching base at Denver, Tucson and Houston.

And a card from Frances (Mrs. "Judge") Underwood, who is having a very happy winter and early spring on the Island of Maui.

n

Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Ret.) 2029 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 38.5

It is with regret that we record the death of Monk READ at Cape Cod Hospital at Hyannis, Ma., on 14 March after a brief illness. Services were held privately and interment was in a local cemetery in East Dennis, Ma. He is survived by his widow, Constance S. Read, of 282 Sesuit Neck Rd., East Dennis, Ma.; by a son, Oliver M. Read III of Morristown, N. J.; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Sauer of Princeton, N. J.; a brother, Sanders G. Read of McClellanville; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Mangum of Charleston and Miss Julia Read of New York City; and three grandchildren.

It is always a pleasure to receive news from one of those fellow graduates who left the Navy to join a fellow service, in this case Arthur FORD, Col. USA ( R e t ) , now residing at 708 Pinckney St., Beaufort, SC 29902. He writes: "When I retired we went to the hilly country of north Georgia where we spent our summers—but avoided the colder months by going to Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, Fl. The business of closing one house, draining water systems, etc. and opening another, twice a year, together with having a yard too large for such an old grad and his wife seemed too much for us. So in 1968 we came here and rented a house for the winter and liked the town, the people and the house so much that we bought the house and moved here in the fall of 1969. We still like it here very much.

"Taking care of the yard and the house with a little outside help keeps us busy and in good health, and I do mean good health, for which I am very thankful. We meet with the military retirees and also civilian ones a few times a year altho we are not keen about driving about much at night.

"When on active duty while I was in the Coast Artillery, I was usually stationed where I often saw classmates. When in the Ordnance Dept., not so many opportunities to see them presented themselves. However I did have a few meetings. I added to my Navy instruction by attending the Navy 37

War College. Also in Hawaii saw many friends, one, the CO of Pearl Harbor, was very nice and invited my wife, Caroline, and me to his parties—always we were the only non-Navy files there which was interesting as they were grand affairs and there was much Army rank on the island.

"I have one interest which can always abs(5rb any spare time I have and that is family genealogy. In Miami Caroline had me get together data, books and page, etc., so she could join the D.A.R. I had access to a nice library and had no yard to attend to so it was convenient for me to dig out as much as 1 could of both our families. New data keeps cropping up all the time. I am named for my great-grandfather, Arthur Woodfin, and just recently a woman in Texas, whom I have never seen, furnished several generations of his ancestors. So it goes.

"Our daughter Betty and her husband live near Chevy Chase. They came here for a short Christmas visit last December. They are both busy with activities at George Washington Univ. Ted is USNA 1935.

"Our other daughter, Frances, and her husband, Horace Knepp, are in northern New Jersey not far from New York City. Horace is city manager of a small town. He is a retired Colonel of Marines and is from Rocky Ford, Co. Frances has been here several times. She manufactures jewelry and has other activities, like painting, which keep her very very busy.

"Yes, I get Shipmate regularly and am astounded at the pep some of the retirees have in gadding about with huge trailers going just everywhere. I understand that business a bit better since my niece and her husband from Montana parked their car and huge trailer here at our house. That trailer had everything, and I mean everything, to make one happy and contented away from home.

"Sorry to hear about Paul Foster. We've certainly lost a lot of our class.

"And to carry on the Navy activities for my family, we now have my brother's grandson in the plebe class at Annapolis. I believe he will be a credit to the Academy and the Navy.

"Sorry I've taken so long to say hi, but things just interfered at the wrong time.

Hope you and yours are well and happy.

Say hello to the monthly luncheon get-together group when you next meet at the Army-Navy Club. I've enjoyed that affair just once, years and years ago.."

Wells COMSTOCK writes from 2300 Old Arch Rd., Norristown, PA 19401: "I was really dismayed when I read of Harry's death. Harry and I became friends when basketball was started for the first time— and that association lasted for four years; tho our paths never crossed in service assignments, the close friendship continued.

"As for news concerning my current condition, I will start off saying that (1) the dress clothes (tails) made for me at graduation still fit me, tho scant use of the tails in recent years. (2) Very little hair left (3) Quit playing golf about 4 years ago when I developed arthritis in left hand and could not hold a club tight enough, much to Martha's annoyance because that ended 'husband and wife' tournament play for her. However, she continues to play golf and bowl, as well as playing bridge on club women's teams.

"I get continuous exercise and pleasure out of four acres where we have lived for the 38

past 21 years, 15 or so flower beds, 20 George F O R T is continuing treatment at apple trees and several peach trees to Bethesda and is making nice progress. prune, two strawberry patches, two raspHelen Crutchfield has moved to Leisure berry patches, and a garden for my toma- World, Laguna Hills, Ca. toes. Close to 100 trees on the place, some Steve ROBINSON joined the LAVENof the smaller ones came from Molly Stark's DERS in Puerto Rico for a two-weeks nursery in Missouri. In the winter time I stay. He is full of vitality and "raring to have no trouble keeping busy. I still can shovel snow. I have a shop in the basement, go." repairing out of order equipment and Pres: VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) refinishing furniture (including that of Sec'y-Treas., friends). Drive only when I have to, and M a j . Gen. Charles G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) no longer at night. Greetings to all."

4784 Old Dominion Drive Arlington, VA 22207 This month we have another of those Percent Members: 46 welcome letters from the west coast group, this one from Eric BARR, Route 1, 625 It is with deep regret that we have to Q, Paulsbo, WA 98370. He writes: "We report the death of our classmate, Capt. are very comfortably located here on the Chapman C. TODD, Jr., USN (Ret.), and shore of Liberty Bay, about 20 miles from Count LINGO'S widow, Mrs. Marie Tunthe Naval Hospital, which is an easy 35- stall Lingo. minute drive over paved roads. That is imChap Todd died 13 March 1972 at his portant since I have been an out-patient for several years. I am crippled with arthritis home, 125 S. Washington Street, Rockville, but manage to get around very well in the Md., after a long illness. Funeral services house with the aid of a cane. I have a very were held at Ft. Myer Chapel on 16 March, comfortable, old, overstuffed chair in which with interment in Arlington National CemI read until I fall asleep and wake up to etery. The class sent flowers. Jimmy Hall, stir around and get a little exercise. My Mike and Frances Donahue and Gardiner wife takes very good care of me. I am Helmick represented the class. Mrs. Bryan, under the doctor's order not to drive a car, widow of RAdm. George Bryan '06; Mrs. but Ellen is a very good driver. She is only Owen, widow of Cdr. W. C. Owen '08; and 82 years old and in excellent health. Chris Mrs. Thompson, widow of Capt. Robert R. and Frank, our two youngest boys, are com- Thompson '12, attended from Vinson Hall. mercial salmon fishermen, each with his own Our deepest sympathy goes to Nelle and boat. They make a very good living fishing the children.

Marie Lingo died 28 March at her home, in Alaska and Puget Sound. Frank, the 1731 Lanier PI., Washington, D. C. She youngest one, lives on the same big lot on Liberty Bay. He has two teen-aged daugh- was born in Lovington, Va., and graduated ters who run errands for me and see that from George Washington University in 1924.

She was a member of the Daughters of the I don't get around much outdoors. I am 8 4 ^ years old so I feel that I am doing American Revolution, the National Society pretty well, at least I am not feeling sorry of the Colonial Dames of America, and she was active for many years in the National for myself.

"I was sorry to hear of Harry Hill's Capital U.S.O. She is survived by her passing and of Starr King. Our numbers daughter, Jane Lingo, of the home a(ldress. are certainly getting down. Arthritis is a Services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel crippling ailment but unlike some, I have on 31 March, with interment in Arlington little or no pain. The doctors at Bremerton National Cemetery. The class sent flowers.

Hospital have me loaded with the right pills Jimmy Hall, Glenn and Marguerite Davis, the keep me feeling all right, but my legs Frances Sleeper and Gardiner Helmick represented the class. The class sends its sincere are weak. Best regards to all." sympathy to Jane Lingo.

Pres: VAdm. George H. Fort, USN (Ret.) The April Army-Navy '13 luncheon was Sec'y, Capt. Robert A. Lavender, USN (Ret.) attended

by Jimmy HALL, Glenn DAVIS, 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Gardiner H E L M I C K and Theb T H E B A U D Washington, D. C. 20008 for Navy; Johnnie J O H N S O N and Ernie Percent Members: 46 DUPUY for Army. We were delighted to It is with deep regret that we record the vvelcome Theb, who has been on the move passing of Louis DENFELD. Louis had since being with us last November. He and recently had a thorough physical examinaBabs made their way to the west coast via tion and was found to be in good health, Florida and the southern route and had a but he suffered a sudden and massive heart very pleasant visit with Hattie and Dorothy attack and collapsed as a doctor arrived at H A T C H at Carmel Valley, on their way his home. to visit relatives in Sonoma. They are waitLouis had a long and distinguished career. ing for the snow to disappear from their summer location at Murray Bay, P. Q. He served as the Chief of the Bureau of Personnel, as Commander in Chief of the Bertie CLARKSON reports: "We are Pacific Fleet and finally as the Chief of getting along fairly well, but it is surely Naval Operations. terrible to be getting old. Ruth joins me in best regards to all."

Funeral services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel and full military honors were had A note from George D A L E : "I am sorry at the burial in Arlington. to say that the cold winter and spring has Josh V E N T E R responded to the birthday- slowed me down. I just don't like to shiver. month postcard by writing: "Health 2.0 to The houseboat has sat on its trailer all 2.5, bilged at 83. Habits: trying not to eat; winter and spring, no wet berths available.

I keep her cleaned up and tuned up about sitting; shaving every other day ; swimming; once a month. I am planning to be with reading, including the Wall Street Journal but with no retention. Hopes: To live as long you in May." as possible with Dorothy, provided I do not Doti DOUGLAS hopes to make it to get helpless or senile. Happenings: Mostly Washington some day. He sends his best to family." all hands.

The new address of Mary (Mrs. Raymond Mike D O N A H U E : "No startling news G. Stitchy) is 101 Alma St., Palo Alto, from Vinson Hall. Frances and I spent a CA 94301. Phone 328-6554. very enjoyable week with our son's family SHIPMATE

We expect to have more information on the "I have three grandchildren: Stephanie, remarkable career of Louis Browne. Howwho graduated from Vassar two years ago, ever, if any classmates remember any of his and Mia, both living with their parents in Walter E V A N S reports that his eyes are characteristics please communicate with your Washington, and Gregory, who is in the Misgiving him trouble, and he is having diffisecretary. We should like to know who was siles Project in Germany. culty reading fine print. That is pretty much his roommate—among other things. We will "As for classmates, the only one near is par for the course for most of us, I am close this episode on Louis Browne with Ted Ruddock whom 1 see at alumni dinners afraid. words from Eleanor Browne: "His love of at Treasure Island. I also had a few letters from Bob Luker in L.A. I had a most en- ships he never lost. The last one he owned Lloyd GRAY writes that his health will and ran was a 7S-foot converted 'Rum Runjoyable visit with Johnnie Hale last time I not permit them to travel to the east coast was in Washington! My very best to you ner,' GLEAM." at the present time . . . "We were hoping and all the 'Dear Old Class.' " that after traveling down to Australia and back, a little jaunt to the east coast would After what they considered the "pleasChairman, Class Comm.: be simple." We hope you get back to normal antest winter weatherwise along the Gulf Adm. A . D. Struble, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) Coast in 16 years," Lucy and Ned E L L S soon.

4017 Oliver S t . , Chevy Chase, MD 20015 BERG departed St. Petersburg Beach about Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W . Hutchinson, Jr A note from Hattie H A T C H : "Feel mid-May for their home in Southwest Har6 Acton Place, Annapolis, MD 21401 deeply about our one and only Paul. So glad bor, Me. En route they will stop for a brief Percent Members: 6 2 I saw him in October. Sorry to hear of visit with John H A L E in his Chevy Chase Junkin's passing. It was a great pleasure home.

A letter from Bill G R A N A T : "Helena to have Theb and Babs Thebaud with us and I recently returned home from a month Congratulations to Cdr. Bruce Miller, for a delightful evening in March. Savvy on the West Coast where we escaped from Quinlan spent two nights with us in Febru- USNR, son-in-law of former class secretary a lot of Washington's ice, snow and cold.

Bob MAURY, whose Navy Reserve Unit ary. While you are having your April lunchEach day out there brought us sunshine and won the top national award for excellence. eon, we will be flying to Guatemala, then a complete, restful and peaceful change from Galapagos Islands and points south on the The Walter S. Gifford, Jr. Trophy was prethe turmoil of our Nation's capital. west coast, then to Buenos Aires and Rio, sented to Bruce in ceremonies at the Reserve Training Center, Madison, Wi. Competing and points in between. Cheerio and God "While in San Francisco, Sam and Eileen for this honor were 97 units throughout the Jenkins drove down from Santa Rosa to see Bless! P.S. We have not had any winter United States. This is the first time any us. We had lunch together and of course out here yet—ask Theb!"

Madison reserve unit has won a national did all we could to catch up on what all trophy.

For the past 11 years Bruce and his A word from Mike H U D S O N : "It is of us and our friends and classmates are wife, Nancy, have lived in Madison.

They always nice to hear from the class, I stay doing. Sam and Eileen both seemed fine so localized. I may be missing something have three children, Leslie, 12, Scott, 10, though Sam has had to slow down a bit. I and Anne, 5. Bob's widow. Hazel, is living by not keeping better contact with the outguess all of us have to put the brakes on for with her sister and brother-in-law in Lexside world. Kindest regards to all." a while. ington Park, Md. Some time ago I received a card from "Shortly after our return to D.C. we In our column last month it was noted Savvy Q U I N L A N and at deadline time that the widow of Louis E. B R O W N E rehappily were able to see the Marshalls and for the notes, it is lost in my filing system.

Wotherspoons—the latter were preparing to sides in Vinson Hall. We talked with her return to their home in Jamestown.

In it he wished to announce to the world, via telephone and asked if she would give and especially to Jimmy H A L L and Si us information concerning our erstwhile "Helena and I are looking forward to SEIBERT, that he had made a hole-in-one. classmate for publication in Shipmate. She Mardie's and your return to Washington.

I am sorry that I cannot give all the details graciously consented to do so and a luncheon Hurry back! We miss you.'' of the club and shot, and I apologize to meeting was arranged with Fred EARLE him. Congratulations, Savvy, on the accomand my wife, Dessa, also present. plishment, especially if you escaped setting Pres: Adm. Arthur W . Radford, USN (Ret.) From the many interesting events Mrs. Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) up the drinks for everyone on the course.

Browne related it was evident that Ship611 West 40th St. Baltimore, MD 21211 mate's column is inadequate to record the West Coast Reporter, amazing exploits of this unusual man. HowCapt. George F. Chapllne, USNR (Ret.) Pres: RAdm. H. A . Spanagel, USN (Ret.) ever, Fred Earle, acting as recorder, produced 1327 Inspiration Dr. Sec'y, Cdr. W . K. Beard, USNR (Ret.) the following notes of what transpired at La J o l l a , C A 92037 199 Hanover S t . , Annapolis, MD 21401 our meeting, viz : Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 5 8 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, CA 92042 "Louis resigned after our youngster year Percent Members: 42 to become a reporter for the Washington A letter from Red KEADY informs us Post. He became acquainted with Josephus that he and Emily are planning to return durThe following letter from "Deac" H A N S Daniels, then Secretary of the Navy, and, ing May to their "Barracks" in Glenageary, was received by John H A L E upon returnwhen the battleships MISSISSIPPI and IDAHO Ireland, near Dublin, for the summer. Red ing from his "vacation": "Dear Secretary, were sold to the Greeks, he was commisstates that they have no fears that they will Senator Hale! Having read with interest sioned Commodore in the Greek Navy. be affected by the serious troubles in Norththe monthly notices of our class in Shipmate "At the outbreak of World War I he was ern Ireland. In case any of you plan to visit for some years, I thought it about time to that part of Europe this summer and might employed by the Chicago Daily News and, pop up, and at least make my number. want to contact the Keadys, their phone as 'Official Eye Witness' covered the follownumber there is 802013.

"Having made two trips around the globe ing assignments among others: 1. Landing . . . and twice . . . travelled over Europe and at the Dardanelles with the British Army; Dutch W Y N K O O P reports that he and North Africa, besides a few trips . . . across 2. Turkish Revolution; 3. Russian RevoluFlorence are back home in good health and the U.S. and once deep into Mexico by car— tion. spirits after spending some six interesting I have decided that I had my share of travel. weeks in the Virgin Islands followed by two "Returning from Europe in 1920 he became weeks in Florida—never a sick day between a Foreign Trade Economist for Chase Na"I have for the past 12 years lived here them, which is some sort of a record for tional Bank, traveling extensively. He marin Oakland, where I play golf every day, those in our age bracket, especially while ried the former Eleanor Bode and they teeing off at 6:45 (A.M. that i s ) . After a being exposed to the perils of strange foods spent the summer of 1936 in Moscow. short lapse I am back to 18 holes. This is and bad ice. possible in this, the East Bay area, where "In 1943 he was commissioned Major in we enjoy the absolute optimum of climate the U.S. Army and put in charge of the year 'round.

Eastern European Division, Army IntelliW E S T COAST N E W S gence. On this duty he was promoted to "My daughter, after graduating from Thursday, 16 March, in the Garden Room Lt. Colonel.

Smith, had W W I I duty in India in Intelat the Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit "-'\fter the war he continued service with ligence O S S . Here she met a young OSS Depot, an excellent setting and menu arChase National Bank until his death on Febman, John Waller, who was posted in Teheranged by Don Curtis greeted the 18 there ran, where they were married after she had ruary 10, 1951. The last two years of his assembled for an active, noisy and spirited a short tour in Washington with Army Inlife were spent in Gainesville, Fl., where 1916-17-18 monthly luncheon. Present were telligence. They were in the Foreign Service Mrs. Browne was Professor of Education at 1916: Terhune, McGinnis, Loventhal, Walter and have been posted in Teheran, New Delhi, the University of Florida. They have two Webb, Carrington, Chapline, Rodgers, Root, Khartoum, then again in New Delhi, with Emerson, and Grassie. 1917: Rogers, Kilandi sons: Hendrick, Lt. USNR, with Johns Manhomeside duty in State Dept. in Washington ville, and Christopher, who is account exComstock, Bennett and Richards. 1918: where they have a home.

Curtis, Perkins and Tomlinson. ecutive with Young and Rubicam." in Jacksonville, but it seemed good to get back to Vinson Hall."

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"All regular members are couples whose husbands have retired, or surviving spouses.

"Our ages reach, ninety-four.

"Activities begin with golf, and cover the gamut.

"The most active participation is in a precise croquet 'Wimbledon,' on three courts.

The wickets are just wide enough to permit Clippings from papers covering the rethe ball to pass through, plus the width of sults of the ten Army-Navy winter sports my little finger. All friendship ceases in contests, in which the Navy were victorious action though every courtesy is enjoyed. in nine of them, were available for all to read "At 1730 everybody is a host or guest in thanks to Gyp B R E W S T E R .

KT's.

Muriel and Lil H E R N D O N are back "At 1830 everybody knocks off and goes from a gay visit with friends in Palm Springs to dinner. where Muriel's birthday was celebrated.

"This courtesy to our employees is recipErma and Jim S T E E L E have been visiting rocated. the San Diego area dividing their time between their many friends in Chula Vista, "Evening entertainments are cards, lecwhere their daughter and family live, and tures, movies in the Clubhouse, or at home. in La JoUa where Jim's sister Gertrude "Everyone participates with library, gift(Coors) lives. shop, and arranging of flowers, etc.

The June lunch for the 1916-17-18ers will "Sunday there is a Quaker Meeting for be Thursday, the 15th, at the Officers' Club, those who are interested.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

"The Passion Play, and the Bok Tower [Secretary's Notes: Speaking of Man- concerts add interest, and Joe Fowler's Diszanillo, how many of you who went to the ney World is less than an hour distant.

West Coast upon graduation, recall the long "There are fish, and would you believe dreary days at anchor in the old armored that our most ardent fisherman is Philip cruisers or older gunboats we spent in that .Angle ?

Port and in Acapulco, Mazatlan etc., all "Fresh, ripe oranges and grapefruit tend dismal places, except for the fishing off to make one critical of those found here but shore?? How times have changed!] there is zest in those from our own trees.

"Putting a new apartment into commisPresident, RAdm. Walter C. Calhoun, USN (Ret.), 4230 Fordbam Rd., N.W., sion was much like we are accustomed to Washington, D. C. 20016 with a new ship except I was the worker.

Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 "Securing it was another matter since Percent Members: 57 there were no data on how to avoid deterioration beyond installing a dehumidifier Ward and Kay DAVIS are back in with a controlling time clock, and arrangVirginia Beach after an extended visit with ing for a bimonthly inspection. daughter Dorothea in Florida. This seems "Our departure for home was influenced to bring all our known travellers back to by obligations as guests for our anniversaries, their bases. wedding 16th, my 7Sth, 18th, and my 'childBill Stephens, our revered and only hon- bride's' the 21st, so we left Monday for Flororary member, brings good news. He saw ence, S.C. Tuesday for Washington, and Nifio GREGORY and says he is very sprite arrived home Wednesday. and seemingly happy and comfortable.

"Except for our call on Marion and Bill Remember our springs in Crabtown and Taylor we have not seen any except the the band concerts in the morning with dancKidds called here, and I saw Bobby Parker ing in the corridors for the less serious and by visiting Norwalk. I shall telephone his disastrous results for those reciting in the office tomorrow and offer him" a hotdog second period? "Tain't no mo" springtime while waiting to drive Sybil on from nearby Westport to dinner at Stockbridge, Ma. with here. It is snowing today (7 April) and our Eleanor and family, thence home. These tomorrow it will probably be 80째.

Vassarites are indeed active."

Late in the summer we will be able to reHelen and Sully SULLIVAN reported port on the SSth. Until then hasta la vista. on a somewhat disappointing trip to Florida After the foregoing was written Nifio in February. They visited St. Petersburg, P O S T telephoned that he could not attend Sarasota, Daytona Beach, Kennedy Space the SSth. He is well, however.

Center, Cypress Gardens and Marineland among others. Half the time they enjoyed Pres: Capt. W. J. Malone, USN (Ret.) fairly good weather but the rain and temSec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) peratures in the 40's have left a recollection 1211 South 25th St. that California is different. On their return Arlington, VA 22202 to cozy home life on Park Avenue, they were Percent Members: 52 held up three days by a Montana type blizSybil and Vic BARRINGER returned zard in Philadelphia. from their sojourn in Florida at the end of Genevieve and John CRECCA, living at March. Your column will be better for 131 Chilton Hall, Elizabeth, N.J., occasVic's writing style: "We spent a bit more sionally dine at a restaurant in a private than two months away from West Hartford, home around the corner at 134 West Jersey leaving by car with stops in Richmond, and Street. In this house "Bull" Halsey was born Brunswick, plus a visit to NAS Jacksonville 30 Oct. 1892. This house is an antique piece for gear, to arrive Highland Park Club of architecture and a true example of early 7 January, at Lake Wales.

Americana. Efforts are afield to declare it an historical building.

"We have an apartment, one of four carved from a home, with terrace overlooking lawn The forecast we made in the May issue has to a sizable lake. come about Those of us in the Washington area were delighted to see Earl S T O N E "The view through palms, trees, and about the middle of March. Not only have flower beds to the water is of Southern exwe been favored by his visit, but we have posure.

Tommy T O M L I N S O N , with his bride, Mabel, recently arrived in our area in their trailer, having just returned North from wintering in Manzanillo, Mexico, with many interesting anecdotes to relate. Mabel joined the other seven wives, including Judy Sauer, in the main dining room for their most cheerful gathering.

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seen his daughter, Mrs. Ellen Stone Haring, who has been in Washington for the 22nd annual meeting of the Metaphilosophical Society of America. Ellen heads the Department of Philosophy at Wellesley. Earl plans to be back in Monterey early in April. His address is 98 Mar Vista Drive, 93940.

We have received a very generous donation from Wanetta, widow of Stailey GAMBRILL, who died 2 Oct. '47. The donation will be placed in the class fund to be used at a later date for some worthy purpose. The class extends its thanks and gratitude to Wanetta.

Chick and Vince M U R P H Y reported a safe voyage around South America when they returned home about 10 March. They enjoyed excellent cuisine on board the M. S. RENAISSANCE and were delighted with the magnificent scenery along the inland passage to the Straits of Magellan. They touched three ports in Chile, Buenos Aires and three in Brazil including Rio de Janeiro. At the end of the trip they disembarked at St. Croix and spent a week with friends.

The American Society of Naval Engineers has honored Ion P U R S E L L by naming him a life member in recognition of his service to the group during his 50 years of membership. Radio station W F K Y in Frankfort counts Ion one of its very best friends and is always pleased when the occasion arises to report new honors bestowed upon him. He has dedicated his life to serving others, his adult education program, conducted entirely at his own expense, being but one of the many instances of his humanitarianism. We received a pleasant card from Ion late in March saying that he was too busy to come to the reunion and to the party at the Alibi Club. He asked that we give his kindest regards and best wishes to "All Hands." He remembers them fondly and kindly.

We have learned that John Barlow '46 (Capt. U S N ) has returned from a threeyear tour of duty at N A T O headquarters in Brussels and is on duty in the Pentagon with D.I.A. He is the son of our classmate Francis BARLOW who left us for greener fields in 1915. We congratulate both Barlows for their achievements.

Many of you have been in touch with classmates recently who have told of their travels and experiences. Why not send bits of information so obtained to the class secretary on which he might be able to build a story for Shipmate. Such a piece would not be printed without the acquiescence of those concerned.

We have welcomed comments from those who have been dissatisfied with your column.

We would welcome also news from classmates, wives and widows in the content and .style which pleases them. We make no editorial changes. Shipmate editors are careful with capitals, punctuation and abbreviations.

The class luncheon, S April, was the best attended for some time. Present: McDOWELL, M I T T E N , M U R P H Y , ROGERS, SMITH, TAYLOR, WRIGHT. Please remember that luncheons are on the first Wednesdays.

B I R T H D A Y S IN J U N E A N D JULY We hope greetings reach classmates to whom we send our best as follows: Ross Whitemarsh and Haversine Iverson, 6 / 3 ; Terry Wright, 6/4; Conny Connell, 6/7; Cy Perkins, 6/18; Ralph Riggs, 6/20; Bill Taylor, 6/23; Dwight Cook, 6/29, Dink Stover, 7/7; Joe Fowler, 7/9; Nick Nichols, 7/17; Vaughn Bailey, 7/20; Joe Wood, 7/22; Ted Apgar, 7/23.

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

The itch to get away as spring broke upon us found Marie Sprague arriving in the Washington area to visit her sisters and tell of coming plans to make an extended trip to Mexico and particularly to explore the Yucatan Peninsula. Repeating their journeys of the last two years Helen and Charlie REND were off about mid-April to Spain to take charge of four granddaughters while son Dr. Rend and spouse went off on a little vacation. Our indefatigable Sallye Lamb was also overseas on a visit to Naples to be with daughter Presh and family and planned to return in time for the 20 May class gettogether at Annapolis. Some of those who couldn't make that already were indicating their intentions of joining us for the SSth reunion on 5-6 May 1973: viz., Crosley, Griggs, Schetky and Whitehead. Hope that list swells as time progresses. You will have ample time to notify us of your firm plans through a post card or other reminder that will be sent to all hands at a later appropriate date.

Joy Ofstie has moved from her Cape May Court House address and is now one of the growing number of residents of Vinson Hall, 5251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101.

In inviting attention to his new P.O. Box number 154 at Tenants Harbor, ME 04860, "Whitey" W H I T E H E A D reports that in the course of making an addition to their Maine house last fall, Lillian was taken with an acute attack of arthritis and had to spend about 6 weeks in bed or in the hospital. She has now recovered except for a slight limp.

Another reporting a change of address is "Cid" W I L D M A N . The new one is 8 Oak Tree Lane, Rumson, NJ 07760.

It will be old hat by the time this leaves the printer but as this goes off in the mail your scribe has running through his head the words and refrain of the familiar tune: "I'm getting married in the morning—ding dong the bells are gonna ring. . . ."

Pres: RAdm. John B. Lyon, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. P. M a r t i n , USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 55

Tommy ROBBINS writes from 2 Cannon Square, Stonington, CT 06378, that he had a heart attack, "then 5 weeks in hospital from 27 Jan. and I emerge with an implanted heart pace-maker. Its batteries need renewing every two years. All goes well now."

We all wish you continuing progress.

Jim D O N N E L L Y of 230 E. Montgomery Ave. ( A p t 216), Ardmore, PA 19003 writes Ros DAGGETT on 11 Mar. that he is pretty much an invalid, with heart trouble and emphysema and spinal arthritis. He lost his wife, Margaret, a year ago; he can't drive and is not allowed to walk for exercise. He goes once a week to Lankenau Hospital to see his doctor. Public transportation is out of the question and taxi to the Naval Hospital is too expensive. He would appreciate hearing from friends and classmates. I have written and ask the class to do the same.

Our former classmate (a turnback to '21), James Hall McWilliams, died Sunday, 12 Mar., presumably at Highland Lakes, N.J. He leaves no issue and has no surviving close relatives. His funeral was held 16 Mar. at St. Michael's Church in Jersey City where his brother Roy had long been pastor. DurJ U N E,

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ing WWII he had been in Chungking in a civilian capacity. He was at '2rs 50th.

Benny DECKER has sent a check for $100 "in depreciated dollars toward our SSth. I'll be there with Edwina. This has been a cold and foggy winter but we manage to play golf thrice a week. Chick Hartman is once more hard at work so we don't see much of him except at church. Chub Wheyland and I do our part in cultivating the golf pastures, while Dutch Isgrig is seen frequently on our 'poor man's golf course' in Mission Gorge.

Best wishes to all." Same to you, Benny, and many thanks for your generous donation. Benny agrees to be an unofficial correspondent from the San Diego area.

"Jim" C R O W E passes on word that Charlie M U R P H Y phoned from LA inquiring about classmates. He was in good health, though he had had a couple of heart attacks.

Instead of travelling he makes long distance calls. "I told him to join the Alumni Assn. and get Shipmate to keep up to date with class news."

Mary Wilkes, second wife and widow of Charles, died 20 Mar. of a massive stroke, alone in her apartment at 660 Americana Dr., Annapolis, where she had lived since Charles' death in 1966. Evelyn Connelly had been with her that morning. She was buried at Arlington 24 Mar. The Sextons and Connellys drove up from Annapolis for the graveside service at which Carter and Viola Anderson, Osborn and Nibecker also were present. Two step-daughters, whom Mary adopted, Mrs. John Wilkes Jr. of Rockville and Mrs. Justin A. Miller, Jr. of Woodbridge, Va., survive. Caroline (Mrs. John Wilkes, Jr.), 804 Woodley Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 writes: "The lovely flowers sent by the Class of 1920 to the services at Arlington last week for my step-mother, Mary Wilkes, meant so much to my sister and me.

Please extend our deep appreciation to the classmates for this thoughtfulness. The kindness and support offered again and again by my father's and mother's old friends in the Navy has meant more than I can begin to say. Both of us are deeply grateful and touched."

There were 19 present at the March luncheon on the 31st: Anderson, Blackledge and son Mike (Capt. U S A F ) , Browder, Collins, Christmas, Crowe, Cunningham, Curts, Daggett, Harrison, Heineman, Hitchcock, Lyon, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Sexton, and Tusler. HITCHCOCK is back from a two months' trip, has bought a house and moved to Naples, Fl. 1 May. GERMANY is back from S.A. trip.

On Easter Sunday afternoon in the chapel at Manresa-on-the-Severn Lt. Peter Blackledge, U S N (USNA '69), son of our Allan BLACKLEDGE, and Miss Barbara Slafkowsky of Annapolis, were married at a Folk Nuptial Mass. Present besides the groom's father from our class were the Becks, Bailey Connellys, Daggetts, Korns, Packy Swanson and daughter and Martin.

The wedding had been planned for St. Andrew's Chapel, with reception at Alumni House. Unforeseen circumstances prevented and the reception was held at the Holiday Inn. The bride is the daughter of Professor and Mrs. Alexander Slafkowsky of Annapolis, long-time friends of the Martins.

The combined 1920-21 party at Alumni House on 6 April for Vice Admiral and Mrs. James Calvert, who leave the Academy in June, was a grand success. The weather was perfect, our guests of honor handsome and charming; our only regret that those who had planned to come could not make it at the last moment. These were: Fred-Cun-

ningham, the Daggetts, Mansfields, Maxwells, Clyde Smiths, Kitty Dettman, Nelle Kiehl, Margaret Haugen, Margaret Scaffe and Fran Sickel.

Those who came: the Carter Andersons and daughters Guinevere and Jeanne, Bassetts. Becks, Bockiuses and cousin Tish, Christmases, Connellys, Crowes, Fahrneys, Goggins, Harrisons, Heinemans. Hepburns, Korns, Lyons, Martins, Paul Millers, Pattersons, Osborns, Sextons, Swansons and Levi York from Charlottesville ; our widows : Dorothy Couble, Claude Doolin, Mabel Deringer, Nancy Gearing, Eleanore Hamilton, Kitty Moses, Adelaide Stoddert, Harriet Taylor, Marge Turney, Loretta Watson, Marion Wooldridge and our honorary members Barbara Curtis Fairlamb and L. Parker Fairlamb '27.

Our guests responded: "How can we ever tell you how much we appreciated and enjoyed your lovely party for us last evening.

We shall miss you all so very much! No one has been nicer to us during our four years in Annapolis and we feel very close to you all.

"Is there some way that you can thank everyone for us or at least tell them how we feel ? Also my beautiful green orchid touched me deeply. It made me feel like a real queen during the party. You will all remain in our hearts for always and we thank you so very much. Sincerely, Peggy Calvert."

You are the real Queen of Hearts, Peggy, and we were honored to have you and Jim as our guests. Our best wishes to you both as you leave.

Our most sincere sympathy is extended to Benita, widow of our late classmate Royal Ford J E W E T T , who died last_ October in New Jersey. See "Last Call" for details.

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

It is with deep regrets that we report the passing of Mrs. Sue Waters Hoskins, widow of VAdm. John M. H O S K I N S . on 5 February at the Fairfax, Va. hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue Hoskins Fleeger, two sons, John M. Jr. and Renfro W. Hoskins; and one granddaughter, Vicki L. Hoskins. Services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 8 February with interment following in the Arlington National Cemetery. The class extends deepest sympathy to the survivors.

W A S H I N G T O N - A N N A P O L I S GROUP The monthly luncheon was held at the Army and Navy Club on 22 March with the following assembled for cocktails and luncheon : L. A. Brown, Ruth and Dee deRivera, Lindy Jamison, Phronie and Wop Barbaro, John Waters, Eleanor and Cat Brown, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Homer Eimers, Ed Fullinwider, Blackie Loker, Heber Brumbaugh, Kay and George Russell, Harold Houser, Margaret and Jim Dudley and Don Giles.

The Classes of 1920 and 1921 were honored to have as guests VAdm. and Mrs. James F. Calvert, the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, for cocktails at Alumni House on 6 April. Adm. Calvert will be detached in June after nearly four years of a very successful tour as Superintendent. He will assume command of the First Fleet shortly after with headquarters in the Naval 41

Air Station, North Island. His relief will be VAdm. William P . Mack, U S N A class of 1937, who comes from command of the Seventh Fleet. '21ers who attended the affair were: Betty and Ducky Lamdin over from Baltimore, Louise and Homer Eimers, Margaret and Swig Swigart, Mary and Buddy Braun up from King George, Va., Mary C. and Durward Leggett, Margaret and Jim Dudley over from Leesburg, Va., Lucille and Bill Sewell, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Margaret and Don Giles, Raye and Dick Dickins, Carol and Ed Fullinwider, Phronie and Wop Barbaro, Charlotte and Ed Kline and Bert and Tommy Dell both down from Pennsylvania, Ruth and Dee deRivera and Eleanor and Cat Brown. See 1920's class notes for Mrs. Calvert's letter of appreciation.

championships on 22-25 March. These matches are considered to be for the World Championships. After that, the two young Hales flew to Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Ne. to defend their U.S. titles on 30 March3 April. At this writing, we have no information on the results.

Stevens, H. F., Stokes, Sturgeon, Sturges, Sullivan, Swalwell, Sweeton, Swett, Taylor, A. R., Taylor, E. A., Terrell, Thompson, C. H., Thompson, W . F., Titus, Tolk, Toney, Toomey, Trousdale, Vest, Voegeli, Von Schrader, Waidlich, Walker, Walsh, Walters, Ware, Watkins, Watson, Wells, M. W., Wells, P . A., Whitaker, Whitgrove, Wiedorn, Wierum, Williams, Yelverton, Zinn, SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA Zotti.

The regular monthly luncheon of the San The following widows have also stated that Diego chapter of the class of 1921 was held they hope to attend: Nina Anderson, Jeanat the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Tuesnette Bibby, Theresa Blue, Ruth Cooper, day, 21 March. Present were the following: Paul Abernethy, Terry Acuff, Ralph But- Helen Craig, Helen Dunkelberger, Kath Durgin, Ted Elliott, Peggy Evans, Idella terfield, George Cohan, T-O Cullins, Duncan Fink, Carmen Gardner, Hazel Hooper, Mary Curry, Sydney Dodds, Galusha Fewel, Judge Kniskern, Gay Little, Gindy Long, Helen Hailey, Bob Hickey, Bascom Jones, Bris Miller, Peggy Omohundro, Martha BurMcHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, Tim roughs, Mary Pierrepont, Lib Thieme.

Marjorie and Dolly FITZGERALD were O'Brien, Gordie Parks, Charlie Perdue, off on 3 April for a two months' tour of the Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Leo Stafford, Here are a few picked at random from Orient, with stops in Japan, Taiwan, Hong the ROLL CALL correspondence.

Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray.

Kong, the Philippines and Bangkok.

From Eleanor ( T . D.) Wilson, now Mrs. Bob H I C K E Y announced a 1920-21 golf Fred Bosman: "Met my present husband in Doris and Van H A M I L T O N have just tournament that was held at Bakersfield on Japan in 1967. We lived for a year in Vanreturned from a month in Spain and Por- Wednesday, 12 April. couver then retired and moved to Santa tugal. John W A T E R S is off for the Bay It was reported that Ajax GRAY was at Cruz, Ca. We travel all over the continent Area. George R U S S E L L has recovered in our motor home." completely from minor surgery at Bethesda. home and recuperating nicely after hospitalPolly and Fred B O O N E are due back from ization.

Peggy Evans (Mrs. D. S.) : "I joined Had correspondence from Louise and Eppie Coronado. the Sierra Club and take a lot of mounSCHELL who were en route to New Zeataineering trips, including four back-packs land. into the Grand Canyon last year. Also SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA climbed Mount Olympus and Parnassus in Pres: Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Greece. Daughter Sidley (Payne) performed March brought to the Bay Area an almost Sec'y, RAdm. J . L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) in dressage at Devon, and in Saratoga Horsecomplete absence of rain and a succession of 4000 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. shows to the accompaniment of Eugene sunlit skies and warm weather. We urban Washington, D. C. 20016 Ormandy's orchestra. Son Richard is capdwellers fovmd this delightful. The farmers Percent Members: 3 6 . 5 tain of the tennis team at Stanford." regarded it as deplorable. The conservationThere will be only one more issue of Shipists, who fear forest fires during dry spells, Jack GORDON : "Am phasing out of most mate (the combined July-August issue) bewarned that such conditions were dangerous. business activities and plan actual retiretween now and September and, as quite a Mother Nature was and is completely fooled. ment in '73."

One week past the Vernal Equinox and the few may be away from home during the Hubie C H A N L E R : "We had three wedsummer, we print a list compiled by Don birds and bees are flitting about all over the dings in the family last year. That leaves J O H N S O N from the ROLL CALL car(ls place, the flowering fruit trees are bursting us only three to go." indicating those who are planning to be in out all over. Spring is here.

Annapolis for the R E U N I O N on 23-25 SepMary Kniskern: "After a visit to the Taking advantage of these conditions tember. The program commences on the 23rd Yellowstone I complained to Irv Lind that Tram and Charley ROLAND plus John and ends with an after chapel luncheon on I'd seen thousands of tourists but only one MADDEN drove up on Palm Sunday to the 25th. In the event you have not received bear. Irv said, 'After all that's better than Glenn Ellen to say hello to Dorothy and your copy of the program a condensed verif it had been the other way 'round.'" sion is included in the text following.

Sterling CLOUGHLEY. Jack London's Walter R O W E : "Reidy Johnson's grandValley of the Moon was never lovelier.

Tentative list of those attending the SSth children are sailing friends of my kids. I It would be pleasant to attribute the record sail with them all in our frost-bite dinghy reunion: Adams, Adell, Akers, Archibald, derby." (Walter's 40th year in "Frost Bite turnout at the class luncheon on 28 March Arroyo, Ashley, Baker, Bartlett, BauernY. C " ) at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club to the schmidt, Becker, Berger, Binder, Bitler, fine weather. It is true that 27 '21ers crowded Blount, Bond, Borden, Bruce, Bryan, Butler, Pick N I C H O L S : "We are in our eighth into the Patio Room on that date. But this Butterfield, Cady, Campbell, Cassels, Chanyear in Sun City and have never regretted was largely the work of John AMES (who ler, Christie, Clark, S. R., Clark, W. S., our move from New Hampshire." Pick went labors just now as the Bay Area class sec- Clarkson, Clay, Cogswell, Coleman, Comp, on to reminisce about Jimmy and Ralph retary-treasurer). John put on a recruitment Cruise, Danis, Davison, Dole, Downes, J E N N I N G S . "Jimmy was quite a guy and campaign and it really paid off. Here is a Draim, Drumm, Duckworth, Dugan, Dunn, used to enliven our 1917 high school class list of those who attended: John Ames, Al Earle, Egan, Ehle, Eighmy, Ekelund, Ellis, reunions as did John L. Sullivan. My wife Arkush, Abe Carlisle, Clarence Conlan, Doc Espe, Fenton, Finn, Fisher, Fitzsimmons, Esther had a crush on Ralph Jennings as a Cooke, Nick Coulter, Wyatt Craig, R. K. Forster, Forsyth, Frost, Fulenwider, Gallittle girl."

Davis, Eddie Duncan, Doc Harris, Darrell lagher, Garrison, Garvin, Goodwin, Gordon, Roger N E L S O N : "Son Cdr. Roger Jr. Hoover, Paul Howard, Lew Johns, Ed Groseclose, Hall, Hardin, Harper, Harrigan, is a nuclear submariner currently engaged Kirby-Smith, Bob Lewis, Fred McGurn, Helber, Hollis, Homann, Hudson, Huffman, in the testing and development of the Mk 48 Norman McKee, Johnny McQueen (presidHunter, Hutchinson, Ingram, Jackson, Jartorpedo. Daughter Elizabeth is the wife of an ing), John Madden, Slats Moore, Jim rett, Johnson, Johnston, B. H., Johnston, Ob-Gyn doctor in Greensboro, N. C." Reisinger, Charley Roland, Frank Talbot, D. H., Johnston, R. F , Jones, Kastner, Tommy Thomas, Arnold True, Charley Keeth, King, Kinsolving, Knapp, Kneeland, Billy Miles: "I am planning a leisurely Woodson and Sandy Wiedman. How does Kosse, Lane, Lawrence, Leberman, LeBlond, motoring trip from San Diego to Panama. that hit you for a local turnout?

Lester, Libby, Lowe, MacComsey, MacSorry I won't be at the reunion. I'll then enzie, Magnuson, Malstrom, Manees, Masbe en route to South Africa via South Corinne and Wayne McDOWELL have selink, McCracken, McDonald, McGhee, Mc- America." finally settled down at 2980 Oakmont Dr., Manes, McMurry, McWhinnie, McWillie, Luke H A L S E L L : "My daughter Ann is San Bruno, CA 94066.

Mee, Michaux, Miller, Moore, Moorer, Mora psychiatrist on the staff of the Meninger ris, Morse, Murphy, Needham, Neely, NelA note from Raleigh H A L E S in PasaFoundation in Topeka. Her huband Stephen son, Olch, Orem, Parker, J. E., Parker, dena said that Gwen and he were sailing is the Chief Psychologist."

W. D., Paul, Pawley, Pearce, Phleger, from New York on 8 April aboard the NorBob HIGGINS' daughter has been selected Pierce, Pleasants, Pratt, Price, PuUen, wegian-American S.S. SAGAFJORD for a 37for promotion to Commander and will attend Ragonnet, Rau, Richardson, Riddle, Riggs, day cruise to the Mediterranean including the senior course at the Naval W a r College Riseley, Robertson, Rosenstein, Rowe, the Greek Isles. He enclosed a clipping from in August.

Rupert, Sampson, Sanborn, Saunders, Sebald, the local newspaper about his son Stan and Severn, Shears, Shenier, Shepard, Short, the latter's wife Diane who are each United __ Al KASTNER, now officially retired: Silverman, Sinclair, Smith, Snodgrass, SolStates champions in singles badminton com"Evie and I have been made happy by those omons, Stacey, Staples, Stevens, H. R., petition. They competed in the All-England who have visited with us here in Bermuda 42

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and we hope all will accept our invitation to continue."

Abe S T A C E Y : "Traded 'Sunny Slopes' for 'Palmettos' and got a real bargain.

Watch the input of good student athletes from South Carolina. It has started already."

Bill P O G U E : "I am proud of '22 but I graduated with '23. I am writing this so you will not carry me as missing."

Hump T O O M E Y : "Am lonesome to see everybody and looking forward to the reunion.''

Billie Danis: "Tony is in the Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Plans are questionable but he is improving and we have reservations for the reunion."

Russ S T U R G I S : "I dislike leaving the rut in which I find myself: golf three times a week and bridge the rest of the time. Not very useful I'll admit, but most pleasant and I hope I can keep it up for another ten years. But, if nostalgia overtakes me I'll be there."

In the event you have missed it here is a condensed schedule for the reunion: 23, 24 and 25 September. Friday: registration, class picture at 1345; Superintendent talk; reception at Superintendent's Quarters (tentative).

KTs and dinner aboard the S.S. TWENTYTWO REUNION while cruising Annapolis Harbor and gazing at the scenes of our youth listening to music by Sleepy HALL (in person) and his distinguished hand picked orchestra.

Saturday: Bus tour, business meeting, ladies lunch, football (plebes), KT party, dinner and dance at Hilton Inn. Uniform: black tie or blazer; dinner or long dress for our ladies.

Sunday: Chapel, followed by '22 Memorial Service. Despidida luncheon at Alumni House.

The annual dinner of the Naval Academy Association of New York was held at Essex House on Friday evening, 17 March 1972.

The principal speaker was the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, VAdm. Calvert, who received the Annual Award of the Association for outstanding contributions to the Naval Academy. In view of his forthcoming assignment to other duty, Adm. Calvert summarized and discussed the progress and developments during his tour of duty at the .Academy. His talk was most interesting and inspiring.

Members of the class of 1922 present were: BLOUNT, BERGER, CAMPBELL, FINN, KAPLAN, LESTER, MITCHELL, and W H I T A K E R . All were accompanied by their wives, except for Bill Finn who had Hazel Hooper as his guest, and Brim Campbell who came stag. The classes of 1922, 1944 and 1956 were in a three-way tie for the best attendance.

We sadly report the loss of Howard DAVISON's charming wife, Alicia, who succumbed to a heart attack in Hong Kong while they were on a world tour. She will long be remembered for her great work and inspirational guidance in many fields including the Congressional Wives Prayer Group of Washington.

It is sad to report the passing of Joe DUNN, Bill PARE and Isabel Holmes, the first news of which came just as our column went to press. More information will appear in the July-August issue in the "Last Call" section and in the '22 column.

Dave S T U D A B A K E R was elected secretary of the San Francisco Bay Area group at the March luncheon attended by Carlos Badger, Frank Beck, Alvin Becker, Pete Cogswell, Eddie Duncan, Al Homan, Howard Hutchinson, Bates Johnston, Clyde King, J U N E ,

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Shad Miller, George Neely. and Dave himself. Frank A K E R S was the out of town guest (en route to the Hana Maui Ranch in Hawaii). There was a lively discussion of a proposal for advance action on pending Survivor Benefits legislation. Both Clyde KING and George N E E L Y spoke on the success of the Blue and Gold Program in locating and placing promising candidates for the Naval Academy.

This is written while Alice and I are enjoying the sun, golf, and sea air on an island off the coast of Georgia where Al and Peggy BRUCE have a charming winter home by the sea. Here we received word via letter from Al T O N E Y that Brad B A R T L E T T had a heart attack while on a fishing trip. He is, at this writing (April 8th), in St. Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach (since March 20th).

Leah is with him. They expect to stay in Pompano Beach for a while when Brad gets undocked.

The Reunion Committee has selected a handsome pin as a "fiftieth" souvenir in the form of a suitably inscribed ship's wheel with our class seal in the center. The pin is modeled after one which Beau Fink had made for Idella 50 years ago and loaned by her to the committee for the purpose. A handsome memento of the occasion and one which your great-grandchildren will prize.

See you in September.

Pres: Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Recorder, Capt. Homer Ambrose, USN (Ret.) 3628 Trinity Dr. Alexandria, VA 22304 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow, (SO USN (Ret.) 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 42

In reporting the 8 March 1972 luncheon meeting of the Washington-environs chapter of the class of '23, Pablo B A R R E T T writes, "We welcomed the gals of the class to the noon formation but, being quite well outnumbered, decided not to put anything to vote." The classmates who attended this affair at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, were Ambrose, Barrett, Burke, Cofer, Cutts, Field (from West Hartford, Ct.), Haas, Huebl, Johannesen, McDowell, Mclsaac, Mendenhall, Murdaugh, Roberts, Smellow, Sprung, Stephens, Tucker, von Dreele, and Withington. After the cheerful noon-formation ceremonies, the ladies met for their own luncheon in an adjoining dining room and, as estimated from the way things sounded in there, had a happy time of i t The ladies were Jo Ageton, Louisa Ambrose, Anne Ammon, Margaret Bennett, Bobbie Burke (co-hostess), Maurine Cofer, Donna Cutts, Gussie Daisley, Dorothy Dillon, Dorothy Drexler, Pearl Evans, Hoogie Field, Catherine Haas, Julia Holt, Evelyn Huebl, Nell Johannesen, Kitty Kern, Billy McDowell, Sally Mendenhall, Val Mor-

row, Bunny Murdaugh, Lillian Parr, Janice Perry, Mary Roberts, Min Smellow, Linda Soucek, Mary Sprung, Margaret Stimson, Ruth Tucker, and Louise Withington (cohostess).

Wells and Hoogie FIELD—who, as noted in the foregoing paragraph, were welcome visitors at the 8 March luncheons at Bethesda—had been touring in Florida and Texas, visited a son in Dallas, and were on their way home to West Hartford, Ct. Henry J O H N S O N was on a cruise around the world in an Orient Line ship. Stew L I N D SAY reported that he was home from Florida and had seen Ray L E W I S there—in Sarasota, we believe. Tony and Nova McISAAC were taking off in mid-March for a brief junket to Lisbon, Madrid, and Majorca. Pat MORAN wrote that he hoped to come soon to one of the Washingtonarea meetings and sent the wherewithal to be the host for cheers at the April luncheon at Bethesda. Libby Wood wrote that she and Jem were in Fulton, Tx., awaiting the delivery of a new Airstream travel-trailer; they planned to go thence to New Mexico, Arizona, and California and to be in Denver, Co., in July.

We like good news, and here is some from Gordon DAISLEY. After almost six months in and out of the hospital, his plumbing is now reconnected and he reports that he is "steaming as before," thanks to the T L C of Gussie. Gordon and Gussie are enjoying a second granddaughter, Susan, who was born 27 Dec. 1971 (to their son, Bill, and daughter-in-law, Linda) at the Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D. C. In a few years, Susan should be ready to join her brother, Billy Jr., who is now almost 5, in Coach Daisley's football cheering squad at the Navy games. This enthusiastic cheering section also includes Dr. Gordon Daisley Jr.'s three offspring, Gordon III, Robbie, and Dierdre. The junior Daisleys plan to visit friends in Hawaii this summer, so the senior Daisleys are looking forward to a return visit to the Sandwich Islands in July.

News of our ichiban, number-one horticulturist, Ike T E U S C H E R , comes from Bill THAYER, who sent us a clipping from the 17 March issue of the Marin County, Ca., Independent-Journal. This news item has the title, "Marin Symphony Auxiliary Docents Will Tour Teuscher Gardens." We quote, as follows: "Docents from the Marin Symphony Auxiliary and others interested in assisting the program will tour the Bolinas gardens of Capt. L. F. Teuscher Monday.

Capt. Teuscher will conduct the tour of his gardens of native California plants and trees, \yhich docents will learn to identify for participants in the auxiliary-sponsored tours under the 'Tour Marin' program. This is a project designed to raise funds for the Marin Symphony Association. It is tailored to the leisure interests of conference participants visiting San Francisco, and other organized grcjups of 25 or more persons. It offers visits to Marin gardens, homes, scenic areas, and historic places."

We learned in mid-March that Army A R M K N E C H T had been invited to be on the dais at the annual banquet of the Poetry Society of America, which was held at Plaza Hotel in New York City on 20 April, to be awarded the Christopher Morley Memorial prize. As noted in a previous issue of Shipmate, Army received four first prizes at the banquet of the Poetry Society of Texas last November.

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is a picture of a distingfuished-looking gentleman who, at first glance, appears to be trying to get his money back from a soft-drink dispensing machine. The caption under the photograph, however. is as follows: "MONEY MACHINE—Retired Adm. Arleigh Burke, aided by First National Bank of Washington teller, Judy Davenport, was the first person to use the new computerized bank teller installed at First National's main office. Customers can deposit or withdraw funds by using the machines."

Pres: RAdm. G. R. Hartwig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, VA 23221 Percent Members: 45

herd did attend a couple of our luncheons; whether he is still in this area I do not know. Bud Yeomans is with us only part time, now that he has two homes; one in Carmel and another in Palm Desert. We miss him when he is 'the Southern Gentle"The ground is too wet for me to do man,' and also when his day of golf falls any gardening, so I'm getting off a report on our luncheon date. Bob Hatcher is top of the 22 March Washington lunch the day man of our group. He won the honor withit occurred," writes Tommy DYER. And out campaign, primary, or even a ballot.

(You can't hold a good man down!) He this time the ladies were included, bringing is officially head of the Math Dept. at the total attendance to 4 1 : Martha and Beak Santa Catalina Girls School, and from all The San Diego-area group had its spring Beakley, Sylvan Berliner, Lois and Bill his outside duties I suspect Asst Head Bullis, Winnie and Howie Collins, Bo and "co-ed" luncheon meeting at the Naval Air Master, too. Bob also has a fine workshop, Malin Craig, Dutchy and Irv Duke, Mid and Station, North Island, on 23 March. Particularly noteworthy was the attendance by Hank Duvall, Edith and Tommy Dyer, where he has turned out some beautiful inMcRey Granbery, Dot and Roy Hartwig, laid furniture pieces. He also has a beautiseven out-of-town classmates and their wives, who were Clipper and Francis Bow- Adele and Lee Herring, Grace and Charlie ful flower garden that takes a great deal Hoffman, Bert Kalisch, Sam Kelly, Marie of time. As for civic duty members in this ers from Los Altos, Ca.; George and Sally DussauU, Alexandria, Va.; Cabell and and Bob Keyer, Margaret and Newt Lewis, area, you can include Hal Armor, Bob Bare, Sy Cutler, Frank Falge, Francis Marian and Wally Petersen, Ed Rawlins, Marion Gwathmey, Belvedere, Ca.; Max and Gardner and Ed Layton. Sy, I know, has Faye Mizell, Los Angeles, Ca.; Harold and Margaret and George Robillard, Jean Robinson, Edith and Gene Rook, Gladys and been particularly active and appears ready Marie Northcutt, Walnut Creek, Ca.; Bill at any time to help where needed. The Angus Sinclair, Harriet Sweeney, Martha and Esther Stock, Danville, Ca.; and Bill D.A.R.'s are grateful for his routine serand Maryan Thayer, Tiburon, Ca. Also im- and Rollo Wilson. Everyone seemed to have pressive was the fine turn-out from the San a good time, and there is some sentiment vices in helping to cheer the patients at the Ft. Ord Hospital—and that's the way it Diego area. There were Andy and Nels for having "Ladies Day" at least semigoes, in Monterey!"

Anderson, Murr and Gala Arnold, Louie annually.

Brendel, Kay Carlin, Joe and Madge ChapWhen Hans BALDWIN came down to Gene ROOK touches on that Washington man, Mike and Peggy Connelley, Bo Dod- lunch in a letter: "We got hornswoggled New York for the Annual Dinner of son, Paul Dugan, Frank Good, John and into going up to D. C. for the 'mixed' NAANY on 17 March he skipped the speakMillie Goodnough, Louise Hederman, luncheon; and spent two days with the ers' table, joined and was welcomed by Sam Whitey and Beulah Hezlep, Stan and Billie Hartwigs. A good time was had by all; SINGER, Jimmie W H A L E N , Norma and Leith, Bill and Emelie Lemly, Dot McCarty, we picked up Harriet Sweeney en route.

Paul SIEGRIST. The meeting featured John and Mickey McKinney, Eddie Pearce, I guess my 130 miles was first for distance. another fine speech-report by VAdm. CalBill and Iris Rassieur, Harry and Evelyn Joe and Doris Cabanillas intended going, vert, Supt. USNA. Sanders, Curtis and Bunny Smiley, Barbara but their son's surgery at Bethesda that day From Kitty Mercer we have a copy of an Walker (Anita Woods' daughter). Ken and prevented. We saw Doris at the hospital interesting invitation to a September 1942 Marge Walker, Sally Welch, Norduke and motel that night, and her optimism spoke Wetting Down Party held at Badd Manor Harriette Williams, and Ralph and Anita ("Don't try to claim you don't know where well for the prognosis. Well, we went from Woods. that is!") in Hawaii. It says, "Supper will Roy's to Alumni House. I wanted to see Andy and Nels ANDERSON reported what the fire had done; and the repairs be served. Refreshments will be poured" seeing the Don FELTs during a trip to are so good you have to ask to learn there from 1600 to 1900; the hours designed for "Oily Boids" and to beat the Blackout! The Honolulu in January. Louie and Emmie was a fire—and what's more, they've pret1942 party was engineered by Layton, B R E N D E L recently returned from a visit tied up the place. There is a Replogle Globe Mercer and Collins, on their promotions to in the hall. We didn't find Kitty Mercer in to Tucson and Sedona, Az.; during their "three stripes and iron hats" ; and we hope absence from San Diego, Louie won the for a telephone call, but her sister located election as a write-in candidate to be a Kitty for us, and she came over to the to show a picture of the new 1942 comOfficers' Club and joined us for lunch. And manders in this issue, including these three director of the Rancho Bernardo community whom you'll recognize. center. Ken and Mary MOSES were en while we were waiting to be served, in route to Arizona in their trailer. Harold N O R T H C U T T brought greetings from the San Francisco Bay area from Mickey O'REGAN who is about to retire from his teaching position. And Speed and Mab 1942 photo of newly-commissioned RODGERS were visiting Peggy Moss in •«4/,,;; commanders: Mercer, Collins, Kitts Florida. '^'^' (USNR), Layton and Drake (USNR).

We have some new addresses. Francis S. "Ducky" D R A K E is at R.D. 3, Box 118, Melbourne, F L 32951. Paul and Marion JACKSON report that their new address is 196 25th St., Port Townsend, W A 98368. walks Alphabet Adams. And the way he From Willie H U R S T we regret to learn And Julia Holt informs us that she is now was greeted by the waitress, he must be of the 24 March death of Mrs. Anne M. living in Vinson Hall, Apt. 058, 6251 Old one of the better customers! He's living Graf, widow of Paul GRAF, at San Diego; Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101. in the Cooper Apartments, just outside the services were at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.

On the binnacle list during this reporting gate. That's where Edith and I lived while I was at PG School—we put it in commisperiod have been Charlie BEAUMONT, in We regret also to learn from John sion. Old Mr. Cooper had just built the Annapolis, and Put STORRS, in San Diego.

SCHEIBELER of the 27 March demise of house, and when I showed up he needed Each is home from the hospital, and we wish Mrs. Margaret Clark Cullen, widow of tenants; so he rented me a 'furnished apt.' both a speedy and satisfactory recovery.

Carl E. (Shaggy) CULLEN, at New by giving me a money allowance to go London. Services were at St. Joseph's Ursula Sheehan—the widow of Joe downtown and buy the furnishings! Well, Church, with interment at Arlington NaS H E E H A N , who died in Honolulu in 1934 Kitty looks well, and she enjoyed her Africa tional Cemetery. The class was represented —passed away 26 March 1972 in the San trip. She keeps busy, as does St. Clair Smith Diego Naval Hospital after a brief illness. Wright. But that O Club is the place to eat at the Arlington service by Martha and Graveside services for her were at the now. They've renovated and rejuvenated it. Wallace Beakley.

Arlington National Cemetery on 30 March. I recommend both atmosphere and cuisine."

An anonym gives us this report: "Don Our sympathy goes to her son, Maj. Brian Walker, who resides in St. Croix, V. I., T. Sheehan, U S A F ; daughter, Patricia J. Now, switching to the west coast, we have has acquired a new hobby: raising sea Sheehan; and three grandsons. We have an informative report from Pinky H O P horses! One morning Don and his Lady learned, too, of the death of Becky, the wife K I N S : "Here is a little dope on our MonMarian were awakened by a loud thrashing of Shirley BARNES of Huntington Park, terey group. It consists of Armor, Bare, from their nearby swimming pool. There Ca., to whom we extend our sympathy. We Cutler, Falge, Gardner, Hopkins, Hatcher, they discovered a full-sized live horse, have no further details at this time.

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end. Their concern for helpless animals activated a plan for the horse's litieration, and the preservation of their environment.

Don grappled the forelock, and his better half supplied the thrust. After much wheedling, they were able to haul out the uninvited guest, and their efforts were richly rewarded. They were able to recycle the organic remainder; and now their Bougainvillea is the tallest on the Island!"

What becomes of those class crest pins we gave to our drags in midshipman days?

Well, on their recent wedding trip, Grace and Rube (Herbert) BENTON were dined at Sausalito by Mrs. Ector Johnson—nee Hortense Clark. (Maybe you met Hortense back in 1922-23 when she was Rube's drag.)

Well, upon greeting bride Grace, Hortense said to her; "I have something I've had and treasured for a long time, but I want you to have it now that you are Herbert's wife!"—and she handed Grace the gold replica of our class seal which Rube had given her in 1923. And, says Rube, Grace was quite touched and very appreciative of Hortense's gift.

How are we doing on the alumni drive?

One devoted classmate writes us: "I have taken out a Life Membership in the U S N A Alumni Assn., in addition to a contribution, and am making a pledge to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund. I also contribute to the Naval Academy Foundation, and plan to remember that organization in my will.

It is hoped that a way can be found to unify the functions of the three organizations under the USNA Alumni Association."

Neill P H I L L I P S , Master of Heronwood, is again featured in a Washington Star report on "Topiary: Living Sculpture." In addition to a full story on the art of topiary, there is a fine picture of Neill and his dogs in the Grand Allee—sorry we can't reproduce it here!

Travellers? Well, Margo and Bill COCHRAN made that trip to Key Biscayne in late March. And a highlight was a twonight stopover with Ellen and Weary WILKINS at Daytona Beach. There must have been a lot of recollectin' there! Charlie BEATTY writes that on returning from a luncheon in La Jolla he and Ruth "stopped in and became re-acquainted with Ralph McAfee (long time no see) and his wife.

Ralph said he had seen Boozer Wheeler and Tiemroth on the Miramar golf course a couple of days before."

And of course there are the ever-travelling HERLIHYs. Joe reports: "Lou Gwinn and I have been corresponding, and we are all set for a two-day Class of 1924 reunion for two, right after Easter. All others who may be in Sydney are of course invited. . . .

Among the books I am bringing along on the cruise is, of course, Hans Baldwin's Strategy for Tomorrow. Spent last weekend at a bridge tournament in Sacramento, but did not see any bridge-playing classmates— but Mary did see Red Williams; in fact, she played against him!"

The WALLERS have big plans again.

Raoul says, "Helen Louise and I are planning a trip around the world this fall, starting with Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok and India. We return either through South Africa and South America, or through southern Europe. In the latter event we hope to give a personal report on the DeWolfs and the Vossellers."

Among the ailing: NOBLE says Fred BELL had quite a serious heart condition.

But a later report from Raoul says, "Fred is making fine progress from a heart operaJUNE,

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tion and should soon be as good as new; Lelia and Fred are taking off for a vacation in Palm Beach."

Joe CABANILLAS reports on Chink W I N E C O F F : "Chink slipped on the ice in February '71 and shattered the bone in his left hip. He was in and out of Bethesda until September, and is now undergoing therapy in a local hospital—hopes to be completely mobile in a few months."

And the K I R K L A N D s : Bill COCHRAN phoned them while in Florida, and learned Tommy had had a throat operation, and Celeste had a heart attack; now home with a practical nurse.

The Florida sojourn of the SAYRES was shortened by Edwina's back ailment; in early April we learned from Clint that Edwina is still at Greenwich Hospital.

After a Hot Springs sojourn, Felix H O W L A N D is back at Charity Hospital in New Orleans—but not as a patient. He works "for free" there. And Felix sends us a lengthy quotation from Tennyson's "Ulysses" which he thinks is pertinent to us of 1924. Sorry, we have room for only the closing lines: "Come, my friends, Tis not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting will in order smite the sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all the western stars, until I die. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts.

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." (Felix adds: "All due deference to Tennyson; I could not have said it better, myself!")

Now, as to that die for our class seal, mentioned here earlier, Charlie BEATTY writes, "I doubt that it can be used for a class ring. It's flat, and also larger than the ring die must have been. It makes a nice conversation piece; the seller mounted the die on a small piece ef marble, and it is quite effective. I wonder if the best deal isn't to offer it to the USNA Museum?"

Let Dale H A R R I S provide the last lines: "Am off tomorrow for some quail hunting; the only difference between John Shannon and me is that Pan Am provides his transportation" (to Alaska?).

Pres., RAdm. S. N. Pyne, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 41.5

Judge E L L E R has topped his long career of history and writing in a book. The Soviet Sea Challenge, - published this month (March) by the Cawles Book Co. In his foreword to the book. Admiral Arleigh Burke states: "In the early days of W W I I the Soviets took a.terrific beating from the (Germans. The Soviet Navy was practically immobilized. The manufacturing areas of Russia were overrun. After the war the Soviets coldly analyzed the operations of the last war and realized what many nations have realized before them—that control of the sea is essential to success in war between powerful nations. Stalin built a navy stressing submarines, but also building many cruisers, destroyers, and smaller surface ships. . . . The Russians realized the shortcomings of their naval posture. In the 1950's

they again evaluated their seagoing capability and came to understand that their foundation for sea power was not broad enough and that it would be necessary to spend years to develop real capability in her naval personnel. ". . . The greatest achievement of the Soviets in the past decade is the obvious increase in the effectiveness of their naval personnel. . . . It takes years and resolute, concentrated effort to develop naval people with a high degree of skill in operations at sea and the mutual support so necessary to naval operations. The Soviet Navy people are now experienced. . . .

"The trends in relative national povver over the past ten years are clear and definite.

"It is time to do something about this problem too."

In about 300 pages Judge has traced the histories of U. S. and Russian sea power, the influence of the use or lack of use of this power upon world history in the past and present, and the stern warnings of the present trend of the shifting of the balance of sea power toward the Soviets. Also brought out is the grim future for our country and the world unless this trend is reversed. The book is a most readable digest of all the facts without a lot of statistics but still going sufficiently into details to amply illustrate his points and warnings.

Credit to individuals, groups and nations is given where and as it is deserved as is blame when it exists. All the phases of sea power are explored, not just the military side. Thus, scientific, technical and commercial angles are looked into and convincingly.

There are maps and illustrations and an excellent bibliography for the person who wishes to delve more deeply. It can be obtained at the regular price ($8.95) from your bookseller or the publisher, or through the Naval Institute with the regular discount to members.

Reading this book should be a must, especially for senior retired officers, to provide them an authoritative background for use either in private conversations, or in talks to civic organizations.

Bob and Estelle GARDNER must have more than itchy feet—maybe burning feet would be a better word. A three-month fast freighter cruise to South and East Africa last winter and spring—a round-the-world flying trip in the fall (17 countries) and now a 22-knot freighter trip to Australia and New Zealand (to revisit the scenes of our memorable 1925 cruise). Flying home will take them to most all the tourist trap islands. Bob says that good clean living the first three years of his life is certainly paying off.

Another of our classmates, Horace BLAKESLEE, has received kudos on his third or fourth career. A clipping from an Ocala, Fl., paper is headlined "Blakeslee: Extraordinary Man": It reads "The profile this week is of a man with extraordinary character. He has taught at the U. S. Naval Academy, written a book, and can illustrate so realistically that the drawing closely resembles a photograph. This man is Mr. Horace Blakeslee, instructor of Engineering Technology at Central Florida Community College (CFCC).

"Mr. Blakeslee received an appointment to Annapolis as a midshipman . . . and graduated with a B.S. in the Class of '25 with an ensign's commission.

"Mr. Blakeslee spent his first five years with battleships and destroyers in Califor45

nia. He was later sent to Samoa where he commanded USS ONTARIO, the Navy's last coal-burning ship. The ONTARIO took part in Amelia Earhart's 'Around-the-World' flight as a navigational aid. 'It was very rainy and windy the night she flew over. We couldn't hear her and she couldn't hear us as radio reception was poor. She was flying between New Guinea and the Howland Is., the most difficult of her overwater flights,' said Mr. Blakeslee.

"Before W W I I Mr. Blakeslee served two tours at the Naval Academy teaching French, English and History.

"With the outbreak of W W I I Mr. Blakeslee . . . spent the entire campaign in the Pacific aboard USS TERROR, which he later commanded, and participated in the savage fighting at Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa where he was awarded the coveted Bronze Star. . . .

"Captain Blakeslee retired in 1947 and immediately began teaching drafting and related subjects at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. "Mr. Blakeslee teaches drafting, descriptive geometry, kinematics, and technical illustration at CFCC in Ocala. 'I became interested in the latter as a result of summer work at Martin Corporation in Baltimore.

I subsequently wrote a book on technical illustration,' said Mr. Blakeslee.

"He is an outstanding artist as well as an engineer. . . . He published a book on technical illustration. Illustrator's Ellipse Tips, in 1964. He is a member of the National Association of Industrial Artists and has exhibited illustrations in four national shows in recent years, winning a first prize with a pencil rendering."

Bill MARSHAL was featured in an article in the February House and Garden.

Excerpts from the article are quoted, "President of the Bourbon Institute, Vice Admiral William J. Marshall (Ret.) estimates that today 40 percent of all bourbon drinkers are women. Many of them still take their bourbon in the form of mixed drinks, but Women's Lib moves irresistibly on, and more and more take their bourbon in its highest form, as bourbon and branch, which is to say, bourbon and water, branch simply meaning water from a small stream, hence purer. . . .

"Bill Marshall, who also prefers his bourbon with branch, these days bottled spring water, is a rare man in the kitchen, a truly original cook. He livens up cream of shrimp soup and lobster bisque with a handsome dollop of bourbon, and turns onion soup into something special by adding about two tablespoons per serving. For a sour cream dip, he adds a tablespoon of bourbon to a cup of sour cream, a teaspoon of chopped dill, garlic salt and one-half teaspoon lemon juice. He enhances a roast turkey by pouring a couple teaspoonfuls into a walnut stuffing and pours one-quarter cup of bourbon over a duckling stuffed with orange segments."

With two such master chefs in the class as Bill Marshall and Bob McFARLANE (and others unbeknownst to us), it might be a good idea for our SOth reunion dinner to have them put on a championship competition for the title of Class of 1925 Master Chef (of course they would supply the ingredients).

Horace adds that he and Harmon BELL are active in the Episcopal Church in Ocala.

Harmon is on the vestry, and Horace is on the day school board. Horace also gives moral support to the boys' choir, not only because they sing well, but because the organist, a Navy Korean veteran, is the most enthusiastic supporter of the Naval Academy he has ever known. He is Jim Acosta and has been instrumental in getting 18-20 midshipmen into the Academy.

He left Norfolk about four years ago, and perhaps someone in that area will remember him.

Gen. Robert E. Hogaboom, USMC (Ret.) '25, receives from Mrs. Charles George Holly, national president. The Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, an award from that society fo St. Mary's City, Md., for the historic restoration work being done by the City Commission. The General is chairman of restoration.

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Bob HOGABOOM is very active in many ways in his adopted home in St. Mary's City, Md. Among his activities, none of which bring him any income, is being chairman of Restoration for the St. Mary's City Commission, practically a full-time job. Recently, at a luncheon in our Alumni House in Annapolis held by the Maryland chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, Bob was the recipient of an award given to the St. Mary's City Commission by that patriotic group. We give here a picture of that presentation. St. Mary's City was the site of the first settlement in Maryland made

by Leonard Calvert in March 1634. The restoration work there, thanks to Bob and his team, is proceeding very well, is extremely worth seeing and a great asset to the country's treasury of heritage.

Bob also writes that he heartily agrees with the decision to keep the Washington Class Luncheon at the Army and Navy Club. He has always found it a nice, convenient and quite hospitable meeting place.

He regrets that he has been unable to attend many in the past, but hopes to improve his record in the future. He reports that he has just had a very interesting letter from Monty BRINK from 29 Palms, Ca. He sent Bob a manuscript he has written on his Plebe Year. Bob thoroughly enjoyed it and got many good laughs out of it. He had no idea Monty had hidden under his stoical appearance such good humor and ability to tell a good story. It is certainly to be hoped that either Bob or Monty will send us a copy for use in Shipmate and/or Quiver 50.

Tony RORSCHACH, who sent us the news on Swede LARSON, volunteers to blast all the stay-ins in the Norfolk area to get up to our 25 June brunch at Alumni House, and that he and Maggy will be there. He asks if we have been following the doings of Frasier the lion who is doing so well in the "Lion Country Safari" in Laguna Hills, Ca. He nominates Swede Larson for president of the Frasier Fan Club '72.

Our Coronado Area Vice President, Vic LONG, reports that Savvy SIDES has retired from Lockheed, and he and Virginia have moved to the house in Coronado that they bought years ago. Savvy says that after they finish digging through the boxes and getting unpacked, he intends to sharpen up his golf game and just take it easy. New address: 311 Ocean Blvd., Coronado, 92118.

This June issue of Shipmate should reach all hands in time to let them know of our annual June party. It will be at Alumni House in Annapolis on Sunday, 25 June, at 12 noon. The price will be $6.00 per head for food and drink, and judging by the delightful success of the last one, it should be great. Unremarried widows (or chicks, as Joe STRYKER, who is their mentor, calls them) are invited as guests of the class.

Those of you who can attend should send your check to Ken H U R D , 5607 Overlea Rd., Washington 20016, by 23 June, so he can let them know how much food and drink to have on hand.

VAdm. James Calvert, Superintendent, and Mrs. Wayne F. Eckley admire the plaque presented to Associate Professor Wayne F. Eckley on his retirement from the Academy's faculty. In addition to a letter of appreciation from VAdm. Calvert, Professor Eckley, a nuclear engineer, was also designated Associate Professor .Emeritus by the Secretary of the Navy for his 25 years of distinguished service at the Academy

Wayne ECKLEY, who left our class in 1922, graduated from Illinois Wesleyan in 1927 and returned to the Naval Academy S H I P M A T E

in 1946 to teach there for more than 25 years, has just retired from the Naval Academy teaching staff. He was an Associate Professor in nuclear engineering. The Secretary of the Navy has honored Wayne by conferring on him the honorary title of Associate Professor Emeritus, which is only given to those civilian faculty members whose service is considered by the Secretary to be "above and beyond the normal requirements of duty."

Congratulations, Wayne! (There was a good write-up on Wayne on page 16 of the April Shipmate.)

As Kay and Kent LOOMIS are off on a two-month tour of the Orient in mid-April, all you good news-hawks are requested to send news to Bob CRONIN, who has kindly agreed to take over.

We have learned with deep regret of the passing of the distinguished actor Brian Donlevy who, as Waldo Bruce DONLEVY, spent about a year in our class, leaving us in 1922. He died of throat cancer on 5 April in Hollywood, Ca. Some of us may remember him as a quiet and unassuming midshipman in the Second Batt, not in the least way like the "tough guy" he portrayed so effectively on the stage and screen. As an actor he took many parts, usually performing in a superb fashion. For his portrayal of the sadistic sergeant in "Beau Geste" in 1939, he won nomination for an Academy Award. In the 1950's he appeared in a television series entitled "Dangerous Assignment."

It is our sad duty to report the death of Red H A R L O W in Winchester, Ma., on 9 April. Interment services were held on 12 April in Winchester. Red, who was one of our star men, left the Navy in 1928 and went into industrial-management consulting. After living in various places he finally returned to his native Massachusetts where he lived for many years, 30 of which were in Winchester. He retired from business in 1970 and lived in Massachusetts in the summers and had a winter place in Florida. Our classmates in the Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach areas saw quite a bit of Red and his family. The class expresses its deepest sympathy to Jeannette, his widow, and to other members of the family.

Pres: RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th S t . , North Arlington, VA 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W . R. Smedberg I I I , USN (Ret.) Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent

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In the April Shipmate the CS reported the death of Jimmy RAUGH, but had no details. Not even the date he left us. Bunny BENJAMIN, his one-time Academy roommate, has furnished additional information as follows: James Plummet Raugh, Commander, USNR, passed away on 30 September 1971 in the Altoona Veteran's Hospital, Pa., after quite a long illness. After Jim left the Navy, he went with General Refractories Company with which he was connected, in various executive capacities, most of his career. During W W I I he returned to the Navy, one of his assignments being Commanding Officer of the Pre-Flight School at the U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His son must have formed a liking for the University because J. P. Raugh, Jr., later graduated from the U. of North Carolina in 1957, where he was president of his class, senior year, and an All-American college baseball pitcher, later JUNE,

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pitching for the Detroit Tigers. After the War, our classmate served with two other companies, one being H. K. Porter Company, Inc., of which he was a vice president. He later went back to General Refractories as a consultant until his terminal illness struck him in 1970.

The class extends deepest sympathy to his widow, Dolly, who lives at 2811 11th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, and to his son, who now lives in Hickory, N. C , with his wife and two daughters.

Al Benjamin also writes that he is enjoying serving as an officer of the Thomas Jefferson chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and has been doing some after-dinner speaking. He has also taken on a project which came to his attention because of the fact that his and Babbie's son.

Jack, is the current superintendent of THE Fort McHenry of Star Spangled Banner fame. It seems that the city of Baltimore would like to put a new route for Highway 95 right through the Park, either over or under it. Bunny has decided that something should be done to preserve that historic Fort, and has taken steps to get a number of national organizations alerted and working on it.

Bunny also plays some golf, but doesn't boast about his scores, on the lovely Farmington Country Club and Chevy Chase courses. In March, at Chevy Chase he saw John SYLVESTER and Charlie BUCHANAN ; Charlie and Kack having just returned from a cruise to Central America, and about to depart for a few weeks at their place on Maui.

Bill and Edie PRYOR took a long trip away from the snow and ice of Connecticut, leaving Mystic on 23 February, spending a couple of days with the BUSEYs in La Plata, where they also saw the Ford TAYLORs and Paul DUDLEYS, and then on to Virginia Beach, where they stayed with "Jake" and Gurley Davis' son, LCdr. .'\lden Davis, and his family. They saw Bill ROMOSER, up from his lung operation and apparently doing well. From Virginia Beach they visited friends and golfed at Southport, N. C , before driving to Orange Park for a week; thence to Winte." Park to stay with the Knight Pryors. Saw Holly H O L L I N G S W O R T H and John and Clare G.ALLAHER there, among others. On their way back north they stopped by the Smedbergs' "Secure" en route to Dallas, returning to Mystic via New Orleans, Atlanta and Baltimore, for a look-see at the H A V ARDs. They were due back in Mystic on 4 April.

The 1926 Washington luncheon group had a small turnout on 29 March at F t Myer, many being out of the area. Upton BRADY was reported as being in Bethesda on that date, having undergone an operation on his hip. Present were: Aitkens, Briner, Cavenagh, Fravel, Fryer, Greenacre, Katz, Lovett, McCorkle, McKee. Morrison, Stiegler, Strain, Sylvester, and Vangeli.

S H O R T SPLICES Helen Dow is living at 250 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403, and would enjoy seeing old friends any time they are in the Annapolis area.

Royce F L I P PIN has taken over the big job of General Campaign Chairman of the 1972 Red Cross Drive in Montclair, N. J. Virginia and Clarence BROUSSARD wintered, through March, in Tampa, Fl.,

where they rented a house from absentee friends. (The CS was disappointed at receiving this information the first week in .April as we would have enjoyed getting them to Crystal River for some golf.)

Jim B R E W E R wrote from Piermont, N. H., near the end of March, nominating Bob PIRIE's old Chief Engineer in, I think, CORAL SEA, for the board of directors of The Retired Officers Association, Capt.

Walter J. Buckley, USN (Ret.), but sent no other news of the Brewers. We assumed that the ice was out and roads clear enough to get mail out of that frozen northland and that he and Alice were well.

Ted KOBEY wrote from 2190 Washington St., San Francisco 94109, that he is taking a keen interest in trying to do something about the almost vanishing space left for veterans in National Cemeteries; a situation that was brought painfully to the attention of the classmates who went to Seth S H E P A R D ' s funeral, on Treasure Island, and learned that he had to be sent to Portland, Or., for burial in the nearest vacant plot for veterans—a far cry from what had been promised. (The T R O A and other veteran and military organizations and associations are working to improve this cemetery situation, but there are those Congressmen who feel that it is sufficient to provide a small burial allowance and let the Veterans go find their own plots: CS.)

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 (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 44.5

You will read this in late spring but it is now a miserable time. Trying to get this column written in the midst of an Alumni Association drive and while deep in the throes of messy income tax muddling doesn't make for happy days. But the 10th of the month is always a haunting deadline.

I was fortunate in getting a trip to Honolulu in last month. Stopping in San Francisco overnight I talked with a number of friends and classmates, in particular Gene McKINNEY and Heinie ARMSTRONG. All were in fine form; sorry I couldn't have had a longer visit there. In Honolulu I talked with two classmates. Jack H O L T WICK and Dave W H I T E . And I had dinner with two of our widows, Nancy Tuggle, who lives in Honolulu, and Eleanor Saunders, who was visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Cdr. Wes Saunders '55.

Both joined me at a dinner at the Cannon Club. Eleanor is on a round-the-world trip, during the course of which she will visit her daughter and son-in-law in Paris.

I returned home via Coronado spending a couple of nights with Phil and Larry F R E E M A N . On arrival we went to a very nice K T party in the beautiful home of Emmie and Tom H A M I L T O N , which overlooks the sea in La Jolla. Among guests there were Emily and L H H U N T E . Saturday night in Coronado, the Freemans had a number in for cocktails. Sally and Dutch D U E T E R M A N N were out from Florida on a trip to San Diego and it was a pleasant surprise to see them. A. L. and Clif COOPER, Izzy and Paul RAMSEY were all gussied up for an affair but did stop by for a short visit. Patsy and Gill R I C H A R D SON and Ann and Bill McGARRY were 47

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among the many others present The Freemans were off the 15th of May for two weeks in the Islands.

The Washington-Annapolis group met at the Army and Navy Club at noon on 23 March for luncheon. Present were Barnes, Fairlamb, Giambattista, Habecker, Phillips, Snyder, Cooper, Van Swearingen, Caswell, Miles, King, Hunter, Hubbard, Malley, Van Mater, Brodie, Schumm and Irvin. Parker FAIRLAMB told the group that the Reunion Committee would make an important mailing in late April. This will require positive returns from those intending to attend the 45th. If you have not gotten and replied to this mailing by this time, please let us know and we'll get a duplicate mailing out to you. Your response is most important. Steve BRODIE is embarked on his third career. He is now running for political office—the School Board of Montgomery County, Md. If you reside there, give him your vote.

Brooke SCHUMM brought us a picture of a class luncheon group in Washington when we were all working men. He thinks it was taken about the spring of 1953. If you know the date, please write and tell us.

In order from left to right: front row.

Organ, Hunter, Shapley, Hoerner, Outerbridge ; second row, Ponvert, Sutherland, Brockman, Gullett, Atkeson, Cooper, Ashford, Allan, Gregg, Knickerbocker, Zern, Edsall; third row. Rice, Ross, Rubins, Van Mater, Palmer, Snyder, King; top row.

Bowling, Gazze.

A very fine note from Blinn VAN MATER carries the following: "Rita and I spent seven weeks in Florida from late January to the latter part of March. The idea was to escape the cold weather but when we were sitting out a period of cold, rainy, windy, 61° weather in Clearwater Beach and read that the temperature in Washington was 66° we doubted we had done the right thing. However, the weather did recover and we enjoyed six weeks of sunny Florida climate.

"We drove down, stopping at Ft. Bragg, N. C, and Ft. Stewart, Ga. I cannot speak too highly of the accommodations and reception at both posts. Coming home we could not stay at Ft. Stewart as a pre-spring training conference was in session and all space was in use. Actually, it worked out very well because we stopped in Savannah and could enjoy the St. Patrick Day activities and large parade. It was reported that Savannah stages the second largest parade in the U. S. I'm not sure about that but it was a big one. The Savannah populace takes 48

pride in everyone being Irish for a day—a holiday spirit prevails. Schools are not in session—water in the fountains and the beer runs green.

"The '27 group around St. Pete-Tampa is a social one and we were entertained a number of times. I saw classmates for the first time since retirement. The Russillos were leaving for New York in a few days to celebrate the birthday of Mike's father but they very quickly arranged a luncheon with drinks at their very attractive house and food at the club. Besides Chris and Mike and the Van Maters, Emily and Ted Moore, Mildred and Gene Kaitner, Evelyn and Bill Davis were present. The following Sunday, the Kaitners invited us to a luncheon already planned for the '27ers at their delightful home. Besides the attendees at the Russillo luncheon, Dodie and Joe Boulware and Helen and Gordon Everett were in attendance. The Moores also gave a luncheon at their charming home where the additional attendees were Ethel and Cliff Wickman. I think that Joe Boulware and Cliff Wickman were the only working members of the lot.

All hands seemed in very good health and thoroughly enjoying Florida. Another day we visited Elizabeth and Mate Faigle at Siesta Key where Mate has just bought an apartment now under construction. Except for the day in Savannah, the trip home was uneventful.

"For me to write such a lengthy note demonstrates something—love for '27 or sumpin! Anyway, extract any item that you think you can use. There were pictures taken at the parties and I feel sure that some will be sent to you." I've taken it all, Blinn; it is great.

Sam Hunter GRIFFIN writes a newsy note from Osterville, Ma., his retirement home: "I left Snug Harbor here in Osterville on 14 January and made a Florida excursion via automobile. I had a most pleasant visit. I stayed with my brother and his wife, Gordon and Dolly Griffin, Capt., USN (Ret.) '34, for two months. I saw the following, excluding the above: Eddie Ponvert, Otis and Doris Gregg at Point of View, Virginia Beach for the Super Bowl game—Otie won $4 from the guests present on the affair, a delightful party. Next, I saw Sally and Dutch Deutermann at Melrose, Fl. Dutch looked swell but can't play golf anymore. Also it was my pleasure to visit the Gus Conleys '29 in Jacksonville and the Ed Dissettes '34 in Largo. Returning I saw the Greggs again.

"Played golf but mostly in the water hazards and the sand traps. Someone re-

marked in Largo, Fl., 'Sam, you're homesick for old Cape Cod—sand and water!'

Incidentally Eleanor and Ray Mitchell visited me last December—a most pleasant reunion, only Ray has not forgotten how to play cribbage. And don't forget—all '27ers coming this way are welcome at 'Snug Harbor'."

Ruth Maher went out to San Diego in February to spend a week making arrangements regarding her stepfather. The visit turned out to be a month. While there she visited with Madeline and Harry HUMMER. She managed to get in on one of the '27 luncheons there and she spoke to a large number who are making plans to come east for the 45th—on the other hand she said she heard a number of complaints about the fact that November was too late and too cold for the far west crowd. Don't know what has happened to that rugged pioneer stock!

Bob DIXON continues to battle with the medicos over his heart condition. He is at home now and we hope it is to stay.

Doris Gregg had a bad fall in early March and has suffered some measure of back injury, sufficient to put her to bed for protracted periods since the accident and out of all social activity. We hope she mends fast and is back to good health in the near time frame.

Phyllis and Jack MONROE sent me a note about the marriage of their son, John Christian Sandvig, to Janis Hill Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace Hill, Sr., on Saturday, 8 January 1972 at Pensacola. The new couple will live at 2236 Commonwealth Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108.

You will note from the information at the top of this column that less than half of our class are members of the Alumni Association. Hence less than half of the class see or read these words in Shipmate. We can't seek their patronage by means of this media but we can ask you who are members to try to reach a non-member and try to persuade him to join. You help three this way, you, him and the Association. Won't you give it a try?

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. Qui Iter, USN (Ret.) 500 Westridge Drive Portola Valley, CA 94026 Percent Members: 47

A partial photograph of the '28 plebe football team was published in the January issue of Shipmate, together with the request that anyone having the whole photo should send it in to be published in full. Through the good graces of Kathleen Holland, "Waxie" HOLLAND'S widow, and via Mac LEARY, your CS has a "mint" condition photo which you see below. There are still a few "unidentifieds." Anyone able to do the identification of them, please send the dope in to your CS. Our thanks, first to Nelson GARDNER for the partial photo, and to Kathleen Holland for the complete one.

Through the efforts of a few (too few) of our classmates, the sum of $300 has been provided to the 28th Company Wardroom Fund for refurbishing some of the furniture therein. The above sum is about half of what is really needed to do the complete job. I'm sure a visit to the Wardroom by any classmate who happened to be in the vicinity would convince him of the need for funds to complete the job. How about it.

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men? Joining the ranks of those classmates who have made contributions to the Class of 1928 Memorial Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Naval Academy Foundation is Nate BABBITT. Nate came up with one share of IBM stock. He has been long associated with that company, and, through their policy of matching grants, was able to double the value of the share toward reaching our goal of $20,000. Our president reports that we are about three-quarters toward our goal at present.

Al MOMM was a surprise visitor early in March and was present at our monthly class lunch at the Army-Navy Club. After much arm twisting I was able to get the following brief from Al concerning his just completed jaunt out into the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean: "Just returned from the U. S. Trust Territory Island of Ponape where I spent three months after the end of WWII repatriating (with the help of 20 LSTs from Guy Stringer) some 15,000 Japanese soldiers, 3,000 sailors, and 8,000 Nipponese settlers. I visited the two Belgian families there that I knew, and got to meet a few of the Micronesian natives; the 8,000 Micronesians had grown to some 12,000, and they have settled around the shoreline of the 13-mile diameter volcanic island.

"On the way out, I spent a very pleasant evening with Leon and Dotty CoUis—in excellent health and still very active in Honolulu affairs. Got back to the east coast by space-available Military Airlift Command with a frozen right shoulder frcim carrying two (too?) heavy suitcases all around with me! (Note. At the lunch AI's shoulder was completely restored by the good offices of some therapists at the Navy Dispensary here in Washington.)

"If Ceal Fahy Associates promises mean anything, I hope to get started on building my house on Glen Oban Farm near Annapolis late this summer."

We hope the Associates' promises turn out as good as did the therapy!

John SCOTT surprised your CS with a short visit in March on his and Jesse's returning from some two and a half months "south of the border." They covered much of the country-side of Mexico, going where the spirit moved and moving also as directed by it. John has a thrilling story to tell about having his pocket picked, thereby losing drivers' licenses, tourists' permits, and other useful and required papers. The trials and tribulations of getting re-issues were heartrending. When asked to provide your CS with a rundown for this column, John replied that it would take second place on his priority list, right after income tax preparation. I'm still hoping to have it in hand for the next issue!

Anyone preparing to duplicate the Scotts' auto tour of Mexico should consult John; he's an expert!

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Mac LEARY, in forwarding the football photo, told me of his plans for the Easter holidays: "Our plans for our trip with Ben Laskey and Dixie Chandler are to leave here (Shreveport) on Tuesday, April 4th, drive two days, ending up in Savannah, Ga., late on the 5th where we will be at the Savannah Country Club and Inn. From there we will proceed to Hilton Head, S. C , where we will be at the Hilton Head Inn for the nights of April 7, 8 and 9. These are the only reservations we have so far. We do plan to visit Charleston—maybe commute back and forth. We also plan to spend some time on Sea Island if we can get reservations. From then on, it depends upon how things have been going, how much time we have left, and if it is possible—though not certain by any means—we will try to go as far north as Columbia, S. C. Should I have anything further to add to this between now and the 10th of April, I will write you."

Your CS had no further word!

Our peregrinating president, Harry SEARS, has done it again I This time a five-day quickee to Alaska, a day back at his desk in Washington, and then a week with his bride Helen to Florida for a bit of sun and fun. But let Harry tell it: "I suppose it was a wild impulse, but when I had the opportunity to fly to Seattle on a pass I thought to myself. Why not visit that wonderland, the only state of the Union in which I have not been? Sure, the weather is foul at this time of year, but what is foul weather gear for?

"My first taste of what was to come was in waiting for our boarding announcement at 0730 on March 19 in Seattle's wonderful new airport: 'All passengers for Ketchikan are advised that due to weather, the chances for not landing there are 60 percent.' A rather quaint way of phrasing it, I thought.

My chances of making Sitka were rapidly dimming in my mind by this time, not be reassured by another announcement to the effect that our flight was further delayed for about an hour due to mechanical trouble. However, we moved out at a little before nine and took off in a driving rain for the great adventure. I swear we were on instruments before we left the runway, and were on instruments until, of wonders, we broke out of the soup and landed at—you guessed it—Ketchican!

"It didn't take long to do everything on Annette Island where the airport is located.

The terminal was real friendly; it should be as it is as big as a medium sized trailer!

I went outside and what did my wondering eyes behold but three Golden Nugget (Alaska Airlines), Grumman Goose amphibians, the same sturdy J R F in which I used to fly Admiral Stark (CNO) out of Anacostia to Lake Carey, Pa., just prior to W W I I !

"Away again into the soup, and in a half hour, another breakthrough and landing on

the small island which serves as Sitka's airport. A short boat ride, a walk up the street in the rain, and the Sitka Hotel, just like you see it in the movies.

"Sitka is filled with history and surrounded by wild, natural beauty. I loved the snow covered mountains, the fiords, the islands and the wild fowl everywhere. The Russian influence is prominent, particularly at Fort Baranov and St. Michael's Greek Orthodox Church. Both structures have been destroyed by fire, but the church is being rebuilt, this time in steel and concrete.

Its basement houses one of the finest collections of icons to be found outside the Smithsonian. Magnificent! I was privileged to be shown around by its fine, young priest, David Black, who would like to become a Navy chaplain but feels he is too old at 29!

His uncle was a graduate of the Naval Academy.

"The little museum at Sheldon Jackson College is a masterpiece. Put together by the college's founder in the late nineteenth century, it reflects his thousands of miles of travels among the Indian tribes, the Eskimos and the descendents of the early Russian settlers. Also of interest are the National Park Service Museum, and the Alaskan Centennial Building with its displays.

"The townfolk were of particular interest, predominantly of Indian extraction, with here and there a trace of Eskimo. There were numerous whites but very few blacks.

It was an interesting mix, reminiscent of Hawaii. They were all very friendly. When I asked one native when the rain would stop he said, 'Oh, hell, it rains until November, and then it starts to snow!'

"Our next stop was Juneau. It was delightful, despite the snow and rain. With a population of only 7800, Juneau is quite a town. Life centers around the main hotel, the Baranov, and the capitol building where the legislature was in session during my visit. I attended both the Senate and House meetings, and was quite impressed with their manner of doing business. It must be the climate; for Washington never worked that fast.

"There are numerous points of interest in town—the docks, the old gold mine with its tunnels, the beautiful new museum loaded with Alaskan lore, the old-time saloons with their 'Kittys,' and last but not least, the glacier. It was fantastic! The lake below it, of course, was frozen and covered with snow. The glacier itself was covered but here and there the wind had blown the snow clear. Even in the dullness of the evening and the snow descending, it shone out in bright blue. I couldn't believe my eyes!

My guide said, 'Yes, it is always that way.

It is fresh water ice and is always blue— even at night.'

"After a day in Washington I took off for Delray Beach, Fl. with Helen for a week with old friends from Winnetka, II. While there we saw Bert and John Kent in their attractive winter quarters, and tried a number of times to see Margaret Ball, but she apparently was away.

"Kiting up the coast, we visited Disney World after getting the scoop from Swede Norgaard and Betty. Returning to Orlando in the evening, we had a fine dinner with them at the Training Center O Club during which we learned of the fine '28er lunch which Tom and Lil Roberts had hosted for a number of the BLC in the area.

"There is very little more to report except that, along with Petey Anderson and 49

Hattie, Callie and Owsley Stanley, and, hopefully, Jess and John Scott, the Sears will be off on the NAAA's first big tour effort to 'Swinging London,' along with a couple of hundred other Alumni and wives.

It should be a gasser which we will cover upon our return."

And now Jimmy J A M E S ' report: "Dear Andy: Here is a brief account of activities involving classmates in our recent Florida tour. The annual escape to Florida took place later this year for the James family than is customary. We wanted to try the autotrain, but couldn't get reservations until mid-March. It is a great way to travel.

Arriving in Florida rested and relaxed, we spent a couple of days in Disney World at the beautiful contemporary Resort Hotel.

Next stop was Cocoa Beach where the Gallerys and the Roberts entertained us royally!

A dinner at the Gallerys' and a luncheon with Lil and Tom Roberts turned up such '28 characters as Tom and Tish Jones, Swede and Betty Norgaard, Louise and Red Gallery, and, of course, Tom and Lil Roberts. We were delighted to find Bob Archer 'in port' en route home from the southland in his 30' sailboat complete with three poodles. Elsie was laboring in Annapolis where the state legislature was in session. All were hale and hearty, but Tom Jones is still restlessly trying to find the most kindly location for his emphysema.

While in Cocoa Beach, we also saw Tiah and Dick Dole ('22) loving every minute of their residence.

"Further on we spent the night with Phyl and Bennie Moore ('27) in their beautiful new home in Vero Beach. In Fort Lauderdale, Ruth and Chick Renard joined us for a day cruise on a friend's yacht and then entertained the Jameses and Eddie and Veebs Thiele, Coast Guard '27, at beautiful Coral Ridge Yacht Club. Chick and Ruth are still full of beans and loving southern Florida.

"The clamor from the classmates we saw was for news about the 4Sth reunion. Fortunately, your committeemen James and Jones had just put to bed the material to be mailed out even before this story will be published, so all hands by now should have the dope on the plans for the 45th. next year.

"Auto-train was sold out so the Jameses pounded the highway by car from Fort Lauderdale to Annapolis and only got pinched one time, giving another good reason for taking the train!"

Carolyn and Ray BURZYNSKI will host the '72 Nutmegger at their home on Cape Road in New Castle, N. H. on IS July.

That's 30 for this column!

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 Stonccrest Rd. Rollings Hills Estates, CA 90274 Percent Members: 43

We earnestly hope that Art S T I L E S has recently received a copy of the new class constitution. We just came across a stamped return envelope from him for the purpose of conveying a copy. Inasmuch as it bore an eight cent stamp, it can't have been around long. Gus J O H A N S E N sent out free copies recently. Art. The committee trusts that the last revision will satisfy all.

Incidentally, Art and Mildred continue to operate their own business in Denver, with 50

Pres: RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M. H. Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 49

In case you missed it, the lead article in the March 1972 issue of Shipmate, "Escape from Corregidor," features the evacuation by submarine of Admiral Rockwell and a large group of naval officers and ratings from Corregidor shortly before the surrender of the island to the Japanese. The submarine was PERMIT, commanded by Moon CHAPPLE. The article contains a picture of Moon in boxing uniform and a wonderful eulogy of Moon by the author, Capt. Malcolm M. Champlin, U S N R ( R e t ) , USNA Class of '34.

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such success that they have little time to travel.

Mac MAINS' address is 3258 Karsten Dr., Wahiawa, H I 96786. A letter to Joe CANTY, addressed to his last known seat, 2 Glen Ave., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, has been returned with the envelope marked "addressee unknown."

We have received for the class a note from Manoa Easton in appreciation for the flowers for Bud. The lunches in D.C. are not the same without Bud. Since his death, Manoa has been away from their Washington home a great deal. She says that she has no long range plans yet.

The March Washington lunch was held in the lovely penthouse dining room of Vinson Hall, coed. Henry FORD was expected at the May lunch, third Tuesday, combining this with attendance at the annual Marine Corps Reserve Officers' Convention.

The photo above might be of anyone in the class of '29. Good-looking, well-dressed, peak of physical fitness, and' benevolent in mien. However, the source indicates that the subjects are Nick FRANK and a friend from '27, Dutch Woelfel, pausing outside the Irvine Coast Country Club where they often lunch with The Jolly Boys, an informal club carbureted by Bill Kern '27.

Kemp TOLLEY's book Yangtze Patrol is selling well. Get your first edition copy by writing the Naval Institute. He is getting close to completion of the sequel. This will take up the escapes from China Station of many of our class. Kemp says: "Eight '29ers are amongst those present—four died in action or as POW's, Jack Bermingham, Flash Jordan, Adolph Roth, and Harry Lang.

Four got away: Ski Berkley, Tolley, 'T' Davison and Bill Kabler, the latter winning two Navy Crosses. Vlada just checked in from Moscow this morning and is busy getting her internal timer adjusted. After 20 years of practicing tours with two daughters, she went wholesale and took 30 Goucher girls to Leningrad and Moscow for the January ball and opry season. And brother, was it cold outside—40° below.

Vlada said the natives were friendly and the sights as usual impressive." Next year maybe Kemp will take the girls.

If you have read this far, have a heart and send in some of your own news.

The February luncheon meeting of the Washington chapter of the Alumni Association was held at the Army and Navy Club on the 15th. The speaker was General Cushman. Commandant of the Marine Corps (USNA '35). Bob Cushman made it very clear that there would be no relaxing of personnel standards in the Marine Corps during his watch. He also stated that the major effort of the Corps would be to work with Navy in once again building up the world's greatest amphibious force. Present were AILES, CRAIGHILL, NELSON, SIMONS and WAGNER. A letter from Sue Chambers thanks the class for its contribution to the Heart Fund given in memory of George.

Thanks to Bob CRAIGHILL, we now have an address for Al Neal's widow, Emily Gardiner Neal. She lives at 2533 Pioneer Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Emily has written several books and conducts spiritual healing missions.

Bill DOYLE writes from Cape Canaveral: "We had a nearly perfect winter at the Cape. Saw two lift-offs and scheduled to watch Apollo 16 on 16 April. George and Butch Holley are the only others from the class living in the area. Joined Central Florida Alumni Association and see a lot of ex-Pentagon types."

We were greatly saddened to hear of the death of Dave S T R E T C H on 23 March from a massive heart attack. Dave was a Trustee of the Naval Academy Foundation and a strong supporter of the 1930 Foundation Fund. He was buried in Dallas 25 March. Mary lives at 4819 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. Mary has expressed her wish that the Naval Academy Foundation be a recipient for memorials honoring Dave.

Bill SNEAD reports that in March he and Patty enjoyed dinner at the new home of Allan and Frances ROBY in Nansemond County, just west of Portsmouth, Va. Present also and in good shape were Bill and Betty ELLIS, Hugh and Marguerite H A Y N S W O R T H , Bill and Marie MOFF E T T and Obie and Jan O'BEIRNE. The Robys' new address is Cedar Point Club, Critten(len, VA 23342. Bill Snead, incidentally, still manages the Madeira School in Greenway, Va. Jenks and Ann J E N K I N S had breakfast with Wooftie and Mary Margaret WALT E R in Fayetteville, N. C , in late March on their return trip from Florida.

Speaking of travelling to Florida, Chief and Charlotte MASTERSON tried out the new auto train, driving their car onto the train at Lorton, Va., and driving off the next day at Sanford, Fl., refreshed after a night's sleep. Shades of the old Washington to Norfolk boat!

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The Washington group held their quarterly meeting and luncheon at Ft. Myer on 7 April. Present were Rolla Adams, Red Ailes, Fred Bean, Bob Craighill, Peter Horn, Rebel Lowrance, Mac McCullough, Chief Masterson, Towser Miller, Bill Nelson, Bill Post, Fish Salmon, Buff Simons, Bill Snead, Waddy Wadsworth, Eddie Wagner, Elly Wakefield, Don Weller and Glen Williams. An election of officers for the coming year yielded the following: chairman (and Class Exec. V. P.) Bob CRAIGHILL; treasurer, Peter H O R N ; secretary. Buff S I M O N S ; members of the committee: Fish SALMON and Glen W I L L I A M S ; alternate members of the committee: Bill P O S T and Tim DORNER. Bill SNEAD reported that the class had met its pledge of $20,000 to the Naval Academy Foundation Scholarship Fund. Bill expressed the hope that the few remaining classmates who have not yet fulfilled their pledges will do so as the extra money will increase the effectiveness of the Scholarship Fund.

Pres: RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 Percent Members: 49.5

This month, dear classmates, we have a most interesting letter from Chick C H A N D LER. He and Margaret tell you in the next few paragraphs about a great trailer caravan trip. Please take his advice in the first sentence to heart and send me some news.

"Dear John: The blank in the '31 section of Class News in the March issue of Shipmate should prompt more of us to contribute. Here is ours with best wishes to our new class officers.

"Margaret and I have just returned from a 38-day caravan trip with 30 trailers and campers deep into Mexico. It was a great experience. Assembling at Nogales, Az., we drove down the west coast of Mexico stopping for a night or more at many of the more interesting spots. Inland from Mazatlan we visited Guadalajara and Mexico City and on south to Acapulco.

"Returning north we stopped at Cuernavaca, San Luis Potosi, Monterrey and many points in between. Seeing Mexico in a small caravan with a good mechanic in the end rig is the way to go. We'd be glad to share our experience with anyone writing us at 829 Santa Maria Ave., Baywood Park (San Luis Obispo), CA 93401.

"We tried to locate Jim and Peg Smith in San Miguel de Allende but no luck.

Didn't have their address.

"After the caravan disbanded at Laredo, Tx., we enjoyed exploring San Antonio for four or five days before heading westward.

"In Clovia, N. M., we succumbed to the temptation of buying a new Holiday travel trailer. Albuquerque was one of the highlights of the trip, renewing friendships with Oscar and Doris Hagberg and Jim and Marian O'Toole. Visiting in Santa Fe and in the Indian pueblo country we regretfully muffed an opportunity to get in touch with Cliff Shuey.

"Here in the San Luis Obispo area late last year we enjoyed a delightful dinner with my old roommate Ed Moring who was en route from La Jolla to the Bay area to do some duck hunting. Also in this area we found Art (Al) and Irina Wilson with whom we enjoyed visiting in Cambria last November as he came off the stage from a JUNE,

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little theatre performance of 'If A Man Answers.' They have just finished building a new home there. "(k)ing back a few more months we departed the San Luis Obispo area in March of last year pulling our trailer and with our 12-year-old granddaughter aboard for a grand tour of the country. Our itinerary was planned to put us in Annapolis in time for 193rs 40th reunion.

"In Florida we found many old friends at home including Jim and Rana Weiler in Delray Beach, the Carlos Charnecos ('30) in Jacksonville and Jack Fradds ('26) in Port St. Lucie.

"Leaving our granddaughter in Charlotte, N. C , with friends of her family, we proceeded to McGuire AFB and a 'space available' flight to Madrid. Condensing the details, Margaret suffered a ruptured appendix and peritonitis on the train between Rome and Vienna. Thirty-eight days later when we got away from the hospital in the delightful little city of Leoben, Austria, we headed for home via Wiesbaden and Frankfurt, Germany.

"Unfortunately by that time classmates had scattered for home and the dust had settled in Crabtown after our 40th reunion.

Visiting Ted and Gus Torgerson, we found that hurricane force winds had uprooted 13 large trees in their yard including some in the area where the large refreshment tent had been located during the reunion. Before leaving Ananpolis we had a pleasant afternoon with Al Richardson who was 'baching it' for a few days while Mary was visiting relatives in the south.

"Fortunate indeed we were to get back to the west coast in time to enjoy the fabulous party hosted by Larry and Margaret Cook in their La Jolla home for classmates and wives in the San Diego area last September.

"Before bringing this piece to a close, we should mention that 'Champus,' together with the supplemental program of the Retired Officers' Association, took care of us handsomely after Margaret's hospitalization in Austria. While taking care of the paperwork we were impressed with the wisdom of Earl Gallaher's admonition in Shipmate many months ago about taking Champus forms along when leaving the country."

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John F. CASTREE and William A. McMAHAN. Details later.

Pres: Capt. J. D. Lamade, USN (Ret.J Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd. Bethesda, IVID 20014 Percent Members: 43.5

H E R E AND T H E R E W I T H '32 In doing some of the research for our 40th Reunion Class Directory, we belatedly and sadly learned of the passing of Harriet Abrahamson, widow of Abe ABRAHAMSON. The son. Dr. E. P. Abrahamson of Waltham, Ma., writes that after Abe's passing, Harriet continued to live at the family home in York, Me., and enjoyed the view of the ocean, visits from friends, and watching the three grandchildren grow up.

Harriet suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and passed away on 8 November 1970. She was interred in Pine Grove Cemetery alongside Abe. Dr. Abrahamson added that if any members of the class of '32 are passing through either Waltham, Ma., or Chebeaque Island, Me. ftheir summer home), the latchstring is always out.

Paul H A R R I N G T O N , our contact man in the great Northwest, has written in to say that Dee is just home from the hospital after extensive repair and rehabilitation. On the way to the reunion they stopped to visit son Phil (class of '62) who is taking his MBA at Ann Arbor (U. of Michigan) and to visit number one son Pat (class of '58) who is now a budding lawyer in Fairfax County, Va. Paul informs us that Jack COLLEY has been associate manager of the Bellevue, Wa., Chamber of Commerce since 31 March 1971. The manager is Harry Maynard '33.

Early F I N N E Y recently visited his son, Robert, in San Diego, and states that Robert finished OCS in Newport in December 1971 and

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Joe and Fran J A A P report that their son.

Spike, recently finished his MBA at Ann Arbor and visited them in February en route to duty in Japan. Spike was in the class of '61. Not to be outdone by a mere MBA, Joe's daughter, Anne, is a Don in Philosophy at Oxford University, England.

Porter L E W I S has turned out to be an income tax expert and about the beginning of each year works with H & R Block, the nationwide income tax company, to assist the bewildered in straightening out their returns for the year. The Hal K N O E R T Z ERs have recently returned from a trip to Northern California where they state the scenery was beautiful but rather boring because of the heavy rainfall. They got out of one camp just in time because a ranger told them that flood waters were coming. According to Hal, the ranger was right Tommy LANGEN, our long-time professor in the Northwest, reports that he will be wearing his other hat as an educator soon and going back to the Naval Academy to participate in the Navy Blue and Gold Program.

In response to information requests for our 40th Reunion Class Directory, Sue Nicholas replied thanking the class for think-. ing of her for the 40th reunion. She states that making a life without Nick is very difficult but thanks to four wonderful children who visit often and some good friends who had her as a guest on a tour of the Greek Islands on their 80-foot yacht last September and October, she is adjusting.

When not travelling she is still residing at their Christensted home, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, but after 1 January 1973, will move into an apartment at 5200 North Ocean Blvd., A-l-A, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. A short note from Dory S C H W A R T Z tells us that he is working as a realtor and management consultant to a real estate firm and its three land development and home building corporations in Marietta, Ga. Hank and Ann MUNSON still live in Princeton, N. J., where Hank teaches physics to a high school class with very high IQ's. Would you believe a high school physics project on the measurement of the speed of light? That's grade A teaching.

Otto S C H E R I N I reports from Fort Lauderdale, Fl., that his son Ralph will enter the Naval Academy in June in the class of 1976. We also hear that Whitey MOORE has a son entering with the class of 1976.

Juan D O M E N E C H reports that he has finally retired. He and Marina spend their time in civic work, politics and watching two grandchildren, who live near them, grow up. Juan says that the latchstring is always out in Suchville for any '32ers who come to San Juan.

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Bill JON SON reports from Auburn University, where he teaches, that his eldest son, Robert C. Jonson, Captain, USMC, has just returned from a year in Vietnam flying in Jet Squadron VMA-331 from Da Nang.

Francis FOLEY is now the Grey Eagle of the Navy. Frank relieved Al M A T T E R of this honored position on 31 March 1972 when Al retired. (As you all know, the Grey Eagle is the Naval Aviator on active duty who has been qualified as Naval Aviator the longest time.)

It is our sad duty to report the death of Harry DREANY. Harry was the first of our class to make flag rank serving as a Commodore in the Merchant Marine during World War II in command of training.

(See May Shipmate's "Last Call" section.)

Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan Box 9 0 , Rt. # 1 , Arnold, MD 21012 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) 270 Providence Rd. Rt. 5 , Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 47

Bob MacPHERSON checked in this month with the following report of class news in the Eighth Naval District area: "We had two '33 visitors this month. Bill Davis was down from Omaha to attend the Naval Reserve Association Executive Meeting. A week later, George Miller flew in to give his interesting seapower strategy presentation at a joint USNA/Merchant Marine Academy Alumni luncheon. George looks as fit as he did during his water polo days at USNA. Next month I'll see the Henry Foxes in Ponca City, Ok., when I fly there to commission a new NJROTC Unit—the first in Oklahoma."

Dick GAZLAY wrote telling of plans for a '33 party in the San Francisco area scheduled for 22 April. He wanted some addresses so that invitations could go out to all in the area. Dick's letter reminded your secretary to request once again that he be informed of any classmate's change of address. We hope that we can include a a report of the party in next month's column.

A welcome note from George W E N D E L BURG contained the news that his son Allan has received an appointment to the Naval Academy and will enter next July.

Congratulations, Allan! It seems quite possible that you might be the last '33 "junior" to enter the Academy.

Eddie F R E D E R I C K S , our very efficient

and faithful San Diego correspondent, sent in the accompanying photo and account of the class party held on 26 February at the Amphibious Base Officers' Club. "The party was a great one, thangs to Hank and Karin Monroe and Al and Maggie Belling for the pick and shovel work. Bob Riddell for the golf tournament. Jack Coye and Dave Lambert for sailing facilities, and our wonderful, beautiful, ageless entertainer, Libby Fortune, who danced for us." Here are a few items of interest in connection with the party: Jack and Ruth S T E W A R T have a summer retirement home in the exclusive Pauma Valley area north of San Diego. They also maintain a residence in Fort Wayne, In. Jack's son is the legal officer at the Amphib Base.

Dora Lee Rowe, widow of Hilary, graced the party with her presence while visiting in this area from her home in Annapolis.

Willie F O R T U N E is now retired from NASA and has his own engineering company, which he calls "Fortunates."

Hayden LEON is in the Engineering Department of McDonnell-Douglas, working on the DC-10.

Larry and Helen W H I T E just returned from a great business and pleasure trip to Central America, and are ready to go back any time.

The 40th reunion was discussed, with a number of couples indicating their plans to attend the Annapolis affair in May '73.

Also discussed with much interest, the possibility of having a west coast 40th reunion in Las Vegas in June '73 for those who could not make it east, or who might want to make both parties.

Here's the gouge for the accompanying photo of the party: First row: Joe and Madeleine Williams, Gary and Berniece Coleman, Dora Lee Rowe, Eddie and Maudie Fredericks, Willie and Libby Fortune, Bob Garrels, Dottie Kiergan, Pres Belcher, Dee Heinz, Fran Miller, Pickles Heinz, Ken and Danny Meneke. Second row: Bob and Lee Riddell, Lisa Drake, Ruth Stewart, Nita and Marty Gibbons, Virginia Leon, Eloise and Elliott Stanley, Herb and Graysie Schwab, Beth Belcher. Third row: Ace and Aurore Ingels, Glen Page, George Price, Ralph and Dorrie Pray, Ruth Beyer, Sally Steinbeck, Barbara Keyser, Gail RouUard, Maggie Felling, Ruth Jordan,

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Hayden Leon, Helen and Larry White, Leona Miller, Karin and Hank Monroe, Ed Miller.

Fourth row: Hank and Ernie Rumble, Lee and Dottie Kimball, Jack Steinbeck, Nova Kiergan, Betty and Jack Coye, Charlie Keyser, George RouUard, Jane Garrels, Al Felling, Jim Jordan, Fuzzy Drake, Jack Stewart, Clayton Miller.

The monthly class luncheon was held on the second Friday in March at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club. Jack COYE and Hank MONROE sailed over from Coronado in a stiff breeze. Others attending were: COLEMAN, FELLING, PRICE, CONWELL, STUART, F R E D E R I C K S , and GAMON. Eddie's report this month ended on a very sad note reporting the death of two classmates. From Jack S T E W A R T , he had learned that Ike H A M P T O N dropped dead from a heart attack in Boston early in February. Ike is Jack Stewart's brotherin-law. Jean Hampton and their four children reside in Orleans, Ma., near Cape Cod. From Johnny GAMON, Eddie learned that classmate Paul S T A H L passed away on 5 March in Sacramento, Ca. Paul had been a long time resident of La Jolla, but had moved to Fair Oak, Ca., about five years ago. Graveside services with full military honors were held at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego. Paul is survived by his parents, daughter, sister, brother and one grandchild. Johnny Gamon represented the class at the services. All classmates join in extending deepest sympathy to the Hampton and Stahl families.

At this writing there is no news of progress concerning planning for the 40th reunion. The committee is working on it and, hopefully will have some more definite information soon.

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

On Friday, 17 March, 22 classmates and their ladies gathered at the O Club, Washington Navy Yard, for dinner and dancing.

This St. Patrick's Day event was organized

by Lois and George H O F F M A N , and was a very gala affair. Those in attendance were Ed Batcheller, Bob Bengston, Brad Bradley, George Bullen, Johnny Condon, Bill

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Dutton, Ed Fahy, Bob Fairweather, Chuck Farwell, Eddy Fleck, Doug Fuller, Pierce Greenman, Butch Harbold, George Hoffman, John Hyde, Alan Ingling, Bill Keller, Ernie Lawson, Ray Ours, Bob Schulz, Roy Smith and Lester Stone. Checking that roster you will note some classmates that have been "unaccounted for" for some time.

A fine note from George W A L K E R : "Enclosed a check for $100 for the Scholarship Fund—this one is long overdue. No excuses. Have seen Stu Miller and Jack Martin following the A-N game at Stu's home in Wilmington. It was great to hoist a few and hear of tales told many times before—when we were in our early twenties without a care in the world! I see by the papers my old ship MORHULU (a Finnish 4-masted barque) of Cape Horn days may come to New York to become a part of South Street Museum. Would love to walk her decks again."

Beppo K L E P P I N G E R reports seeing classmates BROCKETT, F I S H E R and FREEDMAN at the Alumni Association (New York chapter) Annual Dinner.

Classmates will regret to hear of the sudden passing of our classmate Bill G U T H RIE. The class made a contribution to the American Cancer Society in memory of Bill.

Pres: Capt. Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 42

On 10 March, the class of '35 took another step to link itself more closely with the 3Sth Company of the Brigade of Midn.

Jack F E E ' S sword, contributed by Marjorie Fee, was awarded to Midn. John B. Holt who had been selected as the outstanding Midn. of the 35th Co. in the Class of '72.

Midn. Holt's record, justifying his selection for this honor: stood 9th in his class with a 3.87 (for his first three years and is doing better this year), on the varsity basketball team, member of the Glee and French Clubs, a Trident Scholar doing independent research concerning pollution and the U. S. Navy, is 3Sth Co. Cdr. and is sincerely dedicated to a career in the Navy. Jeff PARKER, as chairman of the '35 Class Council, made the presentation in the 35th Co. wardroom after the evening meal in the mess hall. Those '35ers attending were (1 to r with Midn. Holt) Lou D E T W E I L ER, Kagey S C H A C H T , Jeff, Dermott HICKEY, Bob KELLY, Tom GILLMER, Red M C D O N A L D ,

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Rod BADGER also attended but had to leave before picture taking time. Midn. escorts assigned for each '35er at the dinner and the presentation were Dallas Wolf, John Leidel, David Litchenberg, Stanley Lenc, Paul Olechnovich, Dan Holstein, Jim Campbell, Phil Klein, and Bob Hardy, plus John Holt. Academy representatives attending the ceremony were Capt. M. K. Morris '47, Commandant of Midn.; Cdr. E. G. Anderson '54, 6th Battalion Officer; LCdr. A. R. Colucci, last year's 3Sth Co. Officer; and Lt. John M. Griffin '67, present 35th Co. Officer. Jeff Parker, in his presentation speech, explained the origin of the idea for the award, outlined Jack Fee's record, and spoke highly of the caliber of the Midn. of today. John Holt gave an excellent acceptance speech and was followed by Capt.

Morris who complimented the class of '35 in this start of a new tradition and exJ U N E,

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pressed the hope that other classes would do likewise. Red McDonald had previously had the sword refurbished and the scabbard appropriately inscribed. Fred B A K U T I S has donated his sword for next year's presentation. Other '35ers and widows who wish to make '35 swords available for subsequent years should let Jeff or Lou Detweiler know.

Dermott HICKEY, following our get-together at the presentation of Jack Fee's sword, forwarded in the following gap filler in '3S's class history: "My last six years of active duty were spent as Head of the Curator Branch in the Naval History Div. at the Navy Dept. Slade Cutter during this time took over the Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard, and we saw quite a bit of each other before he left for the Great Southwest. I got my Master's degree in History at George Washington in '63 (night classes). Since retirement in '66 I've been in the graduate school at the U. of Md. working on a Ph.D. My fields are U. S. and Modern European History and I'm at the ABD (all but dissertation) stage. The dissertation topic I'm exploring is the Office of CNO before WWII—about 1939-41. The past two years I've been a teaching assistant in the History Dept. at U. of Md. helping on a course 'U.S. in World Affairs.' From '66 to about '70 I did part-time consultation with John Gabbert and Jeff Parker at Raff Associates in Silver Spring. Our son Dermott owns and operates a camera shop in Annapolis and son Robert is with a CPA firm in Baltimore."

Also at the sword presentation. Bob KELLY advised that he has resumed full time employment after retirement four years ago from Martin Marietta Corp. He is now working for the State of Md., Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation. His is a liaison position at the Baltimore Goodwill Industries which performs vocational testing and training of handicapped persons. Bob is principally concerned with evaluating the progress and caliber of training. Incidentally, he reports that he has an extra copy of the '35 Lucky Bag. His address for requesting same is 19 Sunset Dr., Severna Park, MD 21146.

A note from Walt W A L T E R S states as follows : "The mini '35 reunion reported by my Academy roommate, Eddie Outlaw, in the March Shipfnate was actually planned by my wife. Marge, and me. However, Marge had her third heart attack in five years on Oct. 15 while she was undergoing tests at Duke U. Medical Clinic, so we could not make the Navy-Georgia Tech game. Eddie and the rest of them did call us in the midst of the celebration ( ? ) after the game. Marge is much better now, and we would love to have any of our classmates as our guests if they are in the Panama City area. I can be reached at the Sears, Roebuck and Co. (509

Harrison Ave.). Ann and John Jay are planning to visit us at our beach cottage in April, as they do every year."

The guest speaker for the monthly luncheon of the Washington chapter of the Alumni Assoc, on 15 March was Marine Commandant, Bob CUSHMAN, and the following '3Sers turned out to welcome him: Joe Lyle, Ed Keats, Bill Kear, Earl Sneeringer, Ted Neyman, George Hutchinson, Henry Eppes, George Powell, Art Tarantino, Gabby Gabbert, Jeff Parker, Lou Detweiler, Rod Badger, and your Corr. Sec. Ted Gibson, having dual allegiance with '35 and '37, sat with '35 to give us a count of 16 present including Bob. George P O W E L L supplied the following information to update his record. He is a trial judge with the National Labor Relations Board, traveling throughout the country hearing unfair labor practice cases. He is also serving on the Executive Committee of the Conference of Administrative Law Judges in the Judicial Administration Section of the American Bar Assoc. His wife, Ann, and another young lady have opened up a specialty store in Bethesda, Md., called Appalachiana, Inc., dealing only in articles made by people in the so-called Appalachia section of the country. They don't expect to do much better than break even, but Ann is having a great time traveling from Georgia to Maine and buying directly from the people who make these "one-of-a-kind handcrafted articles of lasting beauty." Their son, Doug, graduated with a BS in Forestry from U. of Michigan in May '71 and on the same day married a classmate, Michaeline Lyjak of Detroit. After a temporary appointment in Oregon with the Bureau of Land Management, Dept. of Interior, and a permanent job in Sept. in Mass. with the Forest Service, he was accepted in the Reserve Officer Candidate School and was sent to Pensacola in Feb. '72. However, he failed the eye exam and is presently awaiting a reply from a request for waiver. Their daughter, Nancy, is in her junior year at U. of Md., and daughter, Margie, is in the 7th grade.

From Los Angeles, George CONKEY writes in an up-date on his activities as follows : He is working in the Dept. of Personnel of Los Angeles County, and Haydee is quite active and busy with four daughters and two sons still living at home. Their two oldest sons, James and George, are happily married. "James is Ass't D.A. in Santa Ana, has a charming wife and two cute little daughters. He was a starter on the UCLA freshman basketball team back in 1961, quite an accomplishment considering the stature of UCLA basketball teams over the past 10 years. Also it enabled his father to get season tickets to the basketball games. Son Georgie also had a moment of glory at UCLA as a straight A student and first string on the volley ball team that won the Intercollegiate Championship in 1967. He went back to UCLA last year to earn his MBA and has subsequently landed a fine job. In Feb. '72 he married his longtime sweetheart, Cris. No. 3 son, Patrick, has received his Master's degree in Public Administration and has a good job. In his spare time he stays busy working on his Ph.D. and in reserve training in the National Guard. He is slated for a Second Lt. commission in June. Youngest son, John, has completed a course at Control Data Institute and is planning to get into the computer world as a programmer. However, since Christmas he has remained up at Mammouth as a ski instructor. Our oldest daughter, Carolie, is engaged to Bob Aten, 53

a successful young executive, and they are planning a June wedding. Needless to say, we are delighted and have hopes it will break the log jam on the home front. No. 2 daughter, Mary Ellen, has a good job and enjoys an active social whirl. Our two teenage daughters, Elaine and Susan, are attending Marlborough and keep me feeling young.

The wonderful life of retirement as painted by some of our classmates appears to be a long way off for me, but I like things the way they are." (Successfully raising and educating eight children seems like quite an accomplishment too, George.)

The class of '35 will have another fourstar member on 1 Aug. when Noel GAYLER becomes CINCPAC. He has been serving as Director, National Security Agency, a three-star billet. Congratulations, Noel.

It is of interest that the three '35ers who served together on the U. S. Intelligence Board each subsequently moved up one rank.

In addition to Noel, Bob CUSHMAN to four stars (March Shipmate) and Fritz H A R L F I N G E R to three (Dec. Shipmate).

Fellow alumnus Archie Bradley '47 of Atlanta, Ga., kindly forwarded a clipping from the Atlanta Journal announcing the sad news of the death of Al H O P I A K in Birmingham on 2 April '72. Al had worked for the past 37 years with the Bell Telephone System, and since 1967 was General Revenue Supervisor for South Central Bell Telephone Co. in Birmingham. He was given military leave during W W I I and served in Armed Guard units assigned to merchant ships on the Murmansk run. His death was not unexpected as he had had a series of heart attacks during the past five years. He retained his active interest in golf up to the time of these attacks. Burial was at the Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham following services at the Ridout's Valley Chapel.

He is survived by his widow, Mary, his son, Michael, a sister and brother. The sincere sympathy of AI's classmates is extended to his widow and family.

Your Corr. Sec. wishes to thank all those who have helped him during the past year in his efforts to fill the gaps in '35's record.

As we start our 38th year, it is hoped that other classmates will send in news on their activities.

Pres: RAdm. J . E. Rice, USN Sec'y, Capt. W. M . Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick S t . , N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 rr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 01 Downing St. Annandale, VA 22003

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As we sit here on a crisp, sunny afternoon in April getting out the June column, you won't believe it, but it's actually snowing.

We had a beautiful, albeit with a little rain, Easter last weekend which was warm and delightful; trees all budding, jonquils blooming, crocus still on the ground. Then boom!

A cold front moved in from Canada last evening bringing with it freezing temperatures and sleet which has the ground all snowy white like winter. As we sit here and glance at the "tube" now and then, we're sure glad we are here all snug by the fire and not one of those barelegged Majorettes in the Cherry Blossom parade. Brr-brr. But then by the time you get to read what little news we have this month, we'll probably all be sweltering in the June heat and wishing for a little coolness. Guess you can't have your cake and eat it too. We should just count our blessings and be glad we are around to enjoy the beauties that exist, especially in June.

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Don't forget gals, if you read this before the second Wednesday in June, this is YOUR month; be prepared to come join your menfolks at our monthly luncheon. We'll be looking forward to seeing you.

This is apparently the year for '36 to shine—the 35th June since we graduated and formally entered upon our Navy careers. We have word at this writing that in addition to Norm G I L L E T T E presenting the '36 Award on graduation day at the Bainbridge USNA Prep School, Fred B E N N E T T is scheduled to be the guest speaker. We hope we will be able to get off work that day so as to cover this big event for you.

We're out of the poodle business. Thanks to Pat BRADLEY, the little female we mentioned in the May issue has found a home with Phyllis Blasdel and family over in Potomac, Md. Now we just have Jou Jou and her little Boy-san, and the house is almost back to normal again.

At the pre-Christmas luncheon it was voted to donate $100 to the Alumni House restoration fund. This was carried out by your President and the following acknowledgement was received from Bill Busik back in February: "We deeply appreciate the thoughtful contribution from the Class of '36 toward the restoration and the cost of associated safety systems recently installed in Alumni House.

Hopefully, there will not again be a tragedy such as befell us on 7 July 1971—and your Class can feel a bit of pride in having helped the Association to prevent such an occurrence. . . . Everything is back in shape again and looking great! We have installed fire detection/prevention devices throughout the House which we feel sure will preclude any future tragedy such as we just experienced. . . . Again, please accept my personal gratitude for your initiative in helping us along the way to recovery and do stop in and see us when you can."

We now have an address for Mac and Al FLEMING. They are finally settled in at 380 Via del Norte, La Jolla, CA 92037, and have joined forces with the '36 clan down San Diego way.

Our last few pleas for news were not in vain. We need plenty more, but at least we can share the following two letters from '36ers we haven't heard from- in a very long time: A note to Will HANGER from Ann Wright down in Florida had the following to say: "I have meant to write you since Feb. issue when you mentioned a near empty mailbox. . . . I thought perhaps friends woud like to know we saw Fran Williams (Bob's widow) last November. Despite the fact she came to the Naval Hospital at NAS Jax, we were able to get in a nice visit. She returned to her home in Danville, Va. and is doing nicely since her surgery—in fact, has been to Texas to welcome the arrival of a new grandchild. Sherman keeps busy enjoying his Navy Relief work and being a weekend gardener. Our Louise will soon be IS. Sherman Jr. ('68) is a Lieutenant and busy hitting the books at PG School Monterey, taking the underwater physics course. Our Kathy, whose narne regrettably doesn't appear in the '36 Register, will be visiting us this summer with our two grandchildren. She lives in Yuba City, Ca., and we're sorry her husband, Tom Rice, won't be able to accompany her this time. . . .

Dan Martin is still the only other '36er in the area. We enjoy our reunions. . . . Sherman joins me in regards to all."

A newsy letter from Bon A M M E : "I always enjoy your account of the happenings

of our classmates and it just occurred to me that I have not kept you posted on my activities. So here goes. . . . I left Stanford Research Institute in January '70 to 'freelance' as a consultant. It is like starting a third career. I'm working with a number of small companies getting them started; fascinating work. Although I don't gross as much, I 'net' more, and that, they tell me, is the name of the game. . . . Two things happened to me in February. First in importance is that I have a new wife, Hope. The other is that I finally received my Ph.D. which I have been working on since '67. What I will do with the new 'union card' I have no idea. I'm having so much fun as an entrepreneur. However, if anyone knows a university that needs the likes of me, please let me know. . . . My oldest son, Skipper, has just returned from a trip around the world with his family. He planned a year's trip but only made six months of it. Asked why?, he replied, 'Dad, did you ever travel with a baby?' Shades of our naval youth! . . . David, my second, was graduated from U. of California, Berkeley, and is now in business building geodesic sauna baths. . . .

Brian will be going to college in September. . . . 'Squeak,' my 'ex,' is well and, as I write this, is vacationing in Hawaii. . . .

Maybe I'll see you all at the next homecoming so that you all may meet my new bride. . . . My best regards to all."

Thanks, Ann and Bon, for responding to our plea for news. Just don't take so long in the future. Let's hear from you more often.

We're still at it down in the Continental Building amid "Go-Go" land helping Frank LAW publish the Naval Engineers Journal. and liking every minute of it. We're learning a lot about hydrofoils, air cushioned vehicles, reduction gears, catamarans, ship design, etc., and it's great fun editing the many professional and scientific papers that come in, to say nothing about the pleasure obtained in seeing our cartoons and art work in print. We've also had our first experience with the annual symposium, A S N E Day, and all the planning Frank has to do to make it a success. We're glad it's over, but it was fun and good to see so many old friends.

This being June, we in '36 congratulate the class of '72 as they join the ranks, and we wish them all good luck and smooth sailing in the years that come.

That's it for now. We're bound for Nags Head again in late July and will probably report from there in the next issue. Till then, a happy 3Sth to you all.

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 (Ret.) 9127 Sligo Parkway Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 37.5

With the arrival of spring, here's the annual muster of '37 mates still in uniform: (A) Four Stars: Ralph COUSINS—Vice C N O ; Bush BRINGLE—CinCUS NavEur; and Dick COLBERT—CinC South (ordered). (B) Three stars: Charlie MINTER—Deputy CNO (Logistics) ; Fred SCHNEIDER—ComServPac; and Bill MACK—Supt. USNA (ordered). (C) Two Stars: Fill GILKESON—NavAttache London; Bob ERLY—Com Iberland Portugal (ordered) ; Tom DAVIES—Chief Nav Development; and Ard GRANTHAM—OP43 Pentagon. In addition, our two-star reservists are SMtes M E A D E and Paul H U E L SENBECK. SHIPMATE

Larry B R A N T L E Y contributes: "Bill and Betty Howland with their six children now live in Asheville, N. C. Bill commutes to New York from where, as a senior American Airlines pilot, he flies 747's, usually on the run to San Juan. He and Betty plan to make the 3Sth." (Sounds like Bill plans to remain young for some time to come.)

We hear that Roger M E H L E had some minor surgery a few months back—recovered nicely and all but forgotten about by this time. Harvey L A N H A M had some emergency surgery on the west coast in late 1971, and as an encore recently contributed an appendix in Roanoke a couple months later. OK, Harv, you've done your part, so settle down! John R E E C E recently underwent a routine hernia transplant. Well, all these are normal bouts. Let's hope there develop no serious situations to report.

Mentioned at the 9 March luncheon—attended by a dozen "regulars"—was that Don W H I T E (944 Fairway Dr., Warrington, FL 32507) is enjoying life and profiting somewhat in ". . . restoring, repairing, and refinishing fine antiques." Also that Fred DALLY was seen near Mobile recently, and Dutch D O E R F L I N G E R at Medford, Or. Here's a nice letter from Don H U E Y (325 S. Harwood, Orange, CA 92666) just received: "Dear W e s : It was good to receive your inquiry into my doings. Nothing of major interest or importance to report.

Enjoyed both my Naval/Marine Corps careers and my follow-on civilian life. Have worked for Aerojet-General Corporation, Sacramento; North American Aircraft Corporation, Downey and Anaheim; MacDonnell-Douglas Corporation, Long Beach; and Lockheed-California Company, Burbank.

Feel real fortunate that I have not been unemployed since my retirement in 1959. Hope I can say the same six years from now. A run-down on our seven children is as follows: Kay ('41), married to Mel Grable, HS baseball and football coach in Orange, one son, one daughter; Donna Jean ('43) married to Nick Beers, Capt USAF, now a B-S2 navigator with SAC on Guam, three daughters; Don Jr. ('45), unmarried, is on the corporate auditing staff of IBM, now in San Francisco; Susan ('50) married to John Labote, an accountant at Disneyland, one son; Steve ('52) unmarried, in his sophomore year at Santa Ana College; Mike ('54) unmarried, in freshman year at UCLA; and Lynne ('56) a junior in Orange High School. Frank Buckley and Walt Keen were here at Lockheed for awhile but are now off on their own. Walt is head of some sort of dispensary at Pasadena." Many thanks, Don. Here's a most interesting letter to Wes from Carl H I R S C H B E R G E R (c/o Borrie, Laurel Avenue, Bridle, NJ 08730), but sent from Lavrion, Attica, Greece: "Dear W e s : Several power failures tonight, so part of this will be by oil lamp. This is being written from a modest Greek house, on the peninsula of Attica, rented for the winter months while our home, a lovely 43' yawl, is hauled nearby and is being readied (by us) ior next year's cruising. For 1972, the Adriatic and the coast of Yugoslavia. We've lived on and crewed this vessel for some eight years now; a gracious and seaworthy home, complete with study and workshop. Refrigerator and small deep-freeze section, good hi-fi gear, automatic pilot, a 35-hp diesel auxiliary and a 600-watt diesel generator.

Much of this gear we have built in ourselves. Working sail area is 800 square feet, an able performer with a good turn of speed and response, Dutch and my design.

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Have kept on with naval architectural studies, do an occasional technical paper, and at present we are about to build and test the model of a much simpler type of sailing auxiliary propeller. Len (Lenice Krall) is a great gal and a great sailor."

Carl, certainly we all wish you and Len continued smooth sailing, and continued success in your fascinating endeavors. My guess is that you'll now be hearing from several of us as we read this report in Shipmate. It should imbue a number of others to further share their experiences and situations with the class.

Pres: Col. John A. Saxten, J r . , USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 3900 Watson P I . , Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 43

EDWIN FLETCHER WOODHEAD I report with sadness the death of Ed W O O D H E A D on 24 March in the Beverly Manor Convalescent Home, Costa Mesa, Ca., from lung cancer. He is survived by his son, Michael, who lives at 21311 Sand Dollar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.

The class sent their deepest sympathies to Michael and arranged for appropriate remarks to be said at the burial at sea service from a P A C F L T ship.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA N E W S Attending our monthly luncheon at Fort Myer were: Tucker, Raymer, Harry Mason, Owen, Hartigan, Hank Jackson, Andrews, Bagby, Mclntire, Ferriter, Bardshar, Hugh Robinson, Hansen, Trickey, Connie Conrad, McNitt, Melvin, Bidwell, Arthur, Heston, Jones, Ingham and yours truly. It was announced that the swim picnic will be held at Kay and Chet O W E N S ' home on Saturday, 24 June. Hope some of you out-oftowners can make this fun party. Connie H A R T I G A N put out the newsflash that his Labrador dog had just given birth to 11 puppies ! Must be a record !

The wives held their luncheon at Fran Hartigan's lovely home with Caroline Nelson as co-hostess and 26 were present.

Eleanor FitzPatrick, now part owner of a dress shop in Chevy Chase, put on a style show and the wives had a ball at their husbands' expense. Julie Ferriter was duly congratulated for recent honors to membership in the million dollar Real Estate Sales Club. Also daughter Judy added to the Ferriters' happiness with a visit from San Francisco with her husband.

Patsy Welte paid us a visit and stayed with Jean and Connie CONRAD, who have been wintering at Vinson Hall so Connie could cut down on the commuting distance to his new job with Thorpe Smith, Inc. Patsy looked great and reported she and Cy were happy with life in Mexico. The Conrads head back and forth to Winchester for spring plowing and other chores their country home requires.

Good news comes from Patty and Walt K R E A M E R that they have bought a lovely home on Black Mountain with new address: Tulip Hill, Old Cove Rd., Box 284, Route 1, Black Mountain Township, NC 28711.

Sad news comes from Norfolk that Marge Kelly is in the hospital for a serious operation and we wish her a speedy recovery.

There have been many changes in the status of our active duty classmates. Bob McNITT retired on 1 April and will con-

tinue to make his home here in Washington.

Frank J O N E S relieved Harry MASON as Commander of the Naval Ship Engineering Center on 30 March and Harry retired on 1 April. Betsy and Harry plan to do some extensive traveling for about three months and then return to their Washington home to make serious decisions for the future.

Jean and Connie Conrad will take over their house for the three months. George M U S E and Vic DYBDAL are retiring on 1 June and we hope they will come back to Washington at least for a visit and chance to see them. Mike R I N D S K O P F retires on 1 July and has no future plans at this writing.

Congratulations and a warm welcome to the wonderful world of retirement to each of you.

Gigi and Phil B E S H A N Y returned tanned and relaxed from a vacation at their condominium in St. Thomas and celebrated the occasion with a fun cocktail party at their lovely quarters in the Washington Navy Yard. It was Jane Small's birthday (39th?) and a highlight of the evening.

Walt had just returned from a visit to Brussels with the N A T O group and found new orders to move up to be the Assistant Deputy CNO (Plans and Policy) ( O P 0 6 B ) . This new development cancelled a planned trip to South America for Jane and Walt so Jane headed for Sarasota to supervise the furnishing of their new condominium and Walt went back to work at this new job. Thanks for getting us together, Gigi and Phil; happy birthday again, Jane; and congratulations, Walt.

Di and Joe McDOWELL and Grace and Skip G I F F E N signed up for the U S N A alumni arranged tour to London and I'll pass along their reactions soon. Dee and Joe TUCKER have been taking advantage of the MATS space available flights and enjoyed pleasant trips to South America running into Harriet and Hugh E L W O O D on one flight. They also had a pleasant visit with Jane and George R E I N H A R T in Whispering Pines. John F E R R I T E R flew out to the Menninger's Hospital for a seminar and will probably qualify as a psychiatrist when he returns. Marie and Bill S P E A R S returned from a very pleasant (Zaribbean cruise and headed for Norwich, N. Y., to visit Marie's mother, Mrs. O'Hara.

St. Patrick's Day and the wearing of the green was celebrated with a delightful party hosted by Marie and Jack M A N S F I E L D in their lovely home in Falls Church. Jack is scheduled for a visit to Bethesda Hospital for some plumbing repairs so we say thanks, Marie and Jack, for a fun party and good luck. Jack, with the medics.

The merry widows, Betty Bolam and Muriel Wells, are off on another safari.

This time to London, then Portugal, with side trips by V W to Spain and southern France. Jean and Grant H E S T O N gave a bon voyage party for them complete with orchid corsages and fortification to keep up their brave spirits on the trip. We took the occasion to salute Betsy and Harry MASON on their retirement. It was also Marie Spears' birthday (39th also) and we toasted her gcKjd health. I'll keep you posted on the European safari of our lovely courageous dolls.

N E W S FROM H E R E AND T H E R E Ann and Al C H U R C H spent two and a half delightful weeks in Coronado and were entertained by, or otherwise saw, Jane and Bill Rogers, Jane and Pat Foley, Marybeth 55

and Bill Collum, Maryann and Bob Schelling (Al and Bob were taking the Convoy Commodore Course together), Phyllis and Bob Kercheval, Betty and Leo Jensen, Myra and Mickey Finn, and Mildred and Frank Zimanski. Al also reports a night out with the girls—Ann, Jane Rogers, and Sherrie Halladay (formerly Schlachs). Al also had a brief visit with Pat Callahan. The Churches report everyone they saw in the San Diego area—and they reached a few others only by phone—looked great, and they noted a marked distinction in pace between the treadmill of Washington and the relaxed environment of Southern California. Why don't some of you relaxed characters come East? Would love to see you.

Thanks for the dope, Al. Janet and Deke ELA were also recent visitors to San Diego and had dinner at the 32nd Street Club with Janet and Swede OLSEN. Swede interrupted a conversation with a ham operator in the Antarctic to take Deke's phone call and set up reservations. He and Janet are professional trailerists from Mexico to Canada and Deke extracted a promise that they would swing east for our 35th reunion. Deke and Janet also had lunch with Ruth and Gid BOYD at Moffett Field. Gid works for Lockheed and doing very well. They have a lovely home in Saratoga and the only house around with a (Captain's bench on the front patio.

The Elas stayed overnight in Mesa, Az., with Dolly and Charlie ROBER-TSON. Charlie was in the process of winning his club's annual golf tournament which indicates his recent cataract operation was most successful. Dolly handles alumni business for the U. of Arizona while Charlie does a highly successful job in hospital administration. They plan a trip to Germany and France with their eldest son, Charles, who is on the promotional ladder in the Ford Motor Company international operations.

Thanks for the news, Deke, and glad you can see that golf ball so well, Charlie.

A news release from Connecticut General Insurance Corporation announces that Bruce HAYDEN, vice president. Mortgage and Real Estate Department, will retire and enter prviate practice in real estate consulting from his West Hartford, Ct., home. His wife, Margaret, will serve as secretarytreasurer of the new venture. Hayden has been with Connecticut General since 1938 and held the position of vice president since 1965. He is currently a member of the Price Commission's Rent Advisory Committee of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Congratulations, Bruce, and best wishes to you and Margaret for success in your new venture.

USNA.

Pres: Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St. Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 38.5

The Washington area April luncheon was held as usual (on the first Wednesday of the month) at the Fort Myer O Club. In spite of what was possibly the sunniest and warmest day of the fledghng spring season, only 23 of our most steadfast and loyal luncheon supporters showed up. However, we had one visitor to brighten things up a bit, Vic B O A T W R I G H T all the way down from Connecticut. Vic hadn't attended our monthly get-together in about three or four years and it was great to see him again. He stated that he was fortunate to be able to arrange a Pentagon trip which coincided with our luncheon date. As most of you know, Vic is Director of Research and Development for Electric Boat in Groton, having been with them for about 15 years. The faithful regulars attending: Paul Adams, Flip Anderson, Ned Beach, Tom Bell, Dave Bill, Emmett Bonner, Charlie Chandler, John Dolan, Her Fairchild, Bing Gillette, Noble Harris, Fred Hooper, Stan Kerkering, Paul Loustaunau, Larry Lovig, Rhythm Moore, Mike Perna, Bill Ruhe, Ernie Schreiter, Bud Schumann, Ernie Schwab, Charlie Swayne, and Danny Weitzenfeld. As you can see from this list, we have a most fascinating and congenial group forming our Wash, nucleus. Please join us next month if you possibly can!

Congratulations to Jack CAMERON for winning the 1971 State of Nevada High School "Coach of the Year" award! This honor was bestowed upon him for his outstanding work as a two-sport coach (golf and tennis) at Wooster High School in Reno. His most noteworthy achievement was guiding the Wooster Colts to three first places in state golf competition including two state titles in a row. Under Jack's direction, the Colts also placed second in state tennis play during the 1970-71 school year. Incidentally, before entering the Naval Academy, Jack graduated from Reno High School and attended the U. of Nevada.

F L I P C L I P S : Bob and Ginny LAWRENCE have moved again—this time to 10146 English Oak Way, Cupertino, CA 95014; Joe and Lillian VASEY's oldest daughter, Kris, was married 23 December 1971 to Greg Smith, son of RAdm. and Mrs. Spencer Smith; Harry and Jean SEYMOUR'S daughter, Ellen, was married 6 December 1971 in "Tucson, Az., to Lt. Barry Zilin; my son, Philip, has completed his Vietnam tour as a Navy doctor and is now on duty at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, N. H.

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I am still looking for that status report from you—the class wants to know where you are and what you are doing, if it hasn't been reported lately.

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 It's June again! Nostalgia time. Should memories have receded with hairlines, here's a photo that might recall one of our favorite days in June—graduation, 6 June 1940. It is from your see's Photo Log; himself with gal Dee (bride now of 30 years) in the act of "pinning on the stripes."

Graduation—6 June 1940 "Pinning on the Stripes"

If you have clear photos that recall happy times for '40, please send them in to 701 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA 22202. Good memories are to be shared. We promise to return all pictures promptly and undamaged.

The 2nd-Tuesday-of-the-month group convened, as usual, at Fort Myer O Club for lunch and class matters 14 March 1972.

Guest speaker was the Honorable George P. Shafran, former Virginia state delegate and 1971 Republican candidate for the office of Lt. Governor of Virginia. He and Tom TAYLOR, another Republican "campaign trailer," found much in common to discuss.

Card-carrying Democrat Bill CARPENT E R kept the political parley balanced in the true two-party tradition. Classmates present but not voting included: Jack Bowell, Dick Brown, Bill Carpenter, John Chase, Jack Clair, Oz Gray, Vince Healey, Ted Hechler, Dixie Howell, Ted Hill, Bob

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Kaufman, John Montgomery, Bob Quinn, Neil Rogers, Bill Scott, Tom Taylor, Sal Walline, Bob White, Dan Williams (in from New Jersey) and Early Winters.

"Kiwi" and Bob K A L E N were surprise visitors in the D.C. area during March.

Kiwi dropped in at 701 S. 23rd St., Arlington, to deliver Bob's personal history sheet and bring us up to date on the good life at Marina del Rey, Ca., where Bob works for Litton Ship Systems (L.A.) as a logistics engineer.

In nearby Annapolis Bill DOBIE has "retired" to work as manager of Adv. Systems in the Chesapeake Instrument Corp.

(Shadyside, Md.). He promises to join the 2nd-Tuesday Club ASAP. NEWS FROM H E R E A N D T H E R E Starting in the East: Jane and Bill L A F FEY are happily raising a houseful of doctors in The Cairn, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Jane herself has a doctorate in law, and has passed the bar exam and been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Son Steve has his M.D. and is interning at the Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital. Daughter Karen has gone after her Ph.D. in chemistry at Yale.

Swinging South: Bill MACK reports in from Norfolk, where he lives and commutes to Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth, Va. In nearby Virginia Beach Dee and Sully SULLIVAN write: "Little news here except that '40 continues to enjoy a bi-monthly get-together with '39. Makes usually about 20 couples and is lots of fun."

Down in Ruston, La., W. A. J. "Bill" LEWIS heads up Lewis & Co., Ltd., 108 Park Ave., and forwards a change of address for Bill S O U T H to Tucson, Az.; exact address unknown.

From sunny Florida Pete P E T E R S sends a right happy photo and adds, "We recently had a small '40 reunion down here in Ponte Vedra, which involved the families of Bill Meyer, John Refo and yours truly. Saralee could not be in the picture because she was taking i t Bill and John were unable to accompany Nan and Sis, so they couldn't be in it either. But it was a wonderful gettogether. Which all goes to prove that girls can be a lot more fun than boys!" Pete, I thought you found that out 40 years ago!

Over in Naples. Fl., Pancho H U N K E R , old ENTERPRISE shipmate, is still making little ones out of big ones for his Naples Mini-Storage, 3706 Domestic Ave., Naples 33940.

ton, sends his home address: 13376 Trail Hollow Dr., Houston, T X 77024. Thanks to Ed H E A R N , in California, we have confirmation of Mike A L P E R T ' s new address : 1413 Harbor View Dr., Galveston, TX 77550. Phone (713) 763-5948.

Westward Ho!: A new home Dr. Buck B U C H A N A N : 1485 Dr., Sandy, UT 84070. Buck is sician (Anesthesiologist) at the Hospital in Salt Lake City.

address for S. Sneddon now a phyHoly Cross

Mac McFARLAND, home-berthed with Josephine in Arcadia, Ca., is now a Deputy Assessor for Los Angeles County. Baldy BALDWIN, still in Novato, Ca., works for Standard Oil of California up in the Big City—San Francisco. Ed H E A R N is happily teaching math in the Long Beach school system. 'Tis far better to give math assignments than to receive them! "True Blue" Kirk K I R K P A T R I C K reports in from beautiful clift'-side Carmel: "Not long after our most enjoyable west coast reunion in Monterey last June '71 . . . it was my good fortune to be admitted as a principal to a local brokerage (or investment firm, if you please) with name becoming Yates, Downer, Dyer and Kirkpatrick, Inc. We specialize in financial planning and mutual funds; a nice fit with my previous 20-year career in the market research field in Chicago, San Francisco and New York. It would now appear that Jade and I are 'home to stay'!" It's pretty clear from the accompanying photo that Kirk is enjoying his new association.

Add another realtor! Harry F I S C H E R is now associated with Jack Lewis Realty in Coronado, Ca. Welcome to the fraternity, Harry! And if you California classmates need a cash loan, check in with Gene S H E K E R at 23 Orinda Way, Orinda, Ca.

Two of our classmates checked in from Texas. Bill BRYAN is Project Engineer for General Dynamics Corp., CONVAIR Aerospace Div., Fort Worth. Paul T R E I T E L , manager of the Flint Wick Corp. in HousJUNE,

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As per Harv's letter . . . Ruth and Bill CASPARI are now neighbors with a new address—Dick COCHRANE's former a p t : 48 Avenue Maurice, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

Bill is managing director for Sanders Associates in Brussels.

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Kirk Kirkpatrick

N E W S FROM OVERSEAS Coralie and Jim VELLIS, now settled in the SOth State (or is it the 49th?), send a new address for Mrs. W. L. "Bill" Thorpe: 45-216 Nohanani PI., Honolulu, H I 96734.

Jim is the Ass't Chief of Harbors for Administration in Hawaii, with H Q in Honolulu. What a way to go!

Pete Peters between Nan Meyer and Sis Refo

from that very fine reporter: "Have seen Ruth and Bill Caspari a couple of times since their arrival. We are all going down to Casteau to S H A P E Headquarters next Friday, 10 March, to attend the West Point Founder's Day dinner at the Officers' Club.

Grads and wives of all the academies are invited to help the West Pointers celebrate.

It will be formal, and General Goodpaster (SACEUR) will speak. Maybe we can prevail on S H A P E to take some pictures for you. A few days ago we got a letter from Lee Swepston saying that his wife was coming to Europe to see their daughter (who is spending a year in Bonn, Germany, as part of her course at East Carolina U.) and that they and a neighbor would be going through Brussels about 8 March and would get in touch with us. We are looking forward to seeing Swep's wife, Cis, and his daughter, Vivian. Swep said they have five children. Their oldest, a son, finished at UNC, Chapel Hill, and will graduate from Columbia Law School, N. Y., in June. Their second son finished at UNC last year, and has four years in the Navy due to NROTC. He is stationed in the USS VREELAND as Ass't EngOff, and is now at Main Propulsion School in Newport.

Their third child, Vivian, is attending ECU as noted above. They have two other sons, 16 and 13, still at home in Charlotte, N. C. It has been years since I have seen Swep.

We share some common experience—we were both Gun Bosses on CVLs in the Pacific during World War II."

Julian BURKE, Jr., COMUSNAVFORCES, Japan, summarizes the past year's activities of classmates in and through Japan: "Al Bergner departed Sasebo September 1970 shortly after we arrived. Art Esch was here last year (1971) with his flagship. Jack Longino came through with his A S W group last June (1971). Most recently John Chase (when) COM MSC was here—Jack Boyum, a Convoy Commodore, participated in a CONVEX. Paul Gray '41 (x-'40) lives in Tokyo (Litton) and Jim Smith (Dresser Industries) is in Tokyo. Betty and I see the Smiths fairly often."

By now you all know that Har.v SEIM is Our Man in Brussels. Here's the latest

This is the month scheduled for the dedication of the USNA '40 and USMA '40 windows at the Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington, Va. The date has been advanced to Sunday, 11 June. Chaplain Porter H. Brooks, Ft. Myer Post Chaplain, can be reached at (202) 692-9491 for last minute changes in date or time.

As of 6 April 1972 contributions to the USNA '40 Fund for the Memorial Window have been received from 113 of you. This is a good showing. Here are the latest contributors: M. L. Baldwin, L. F. Bassett, H. E. Bent, E. W. Bergman, G. L. Block, W. C. Bryan, G. A. Buchanan, W. J. Caspari, T. F Collins, J E. Greenbacker, G. E. Hearn Jr., J. J. Hinman, R. A. Hundevadt, R. L. Karl, W. J. Keating, W. F. Lafley, A. J. Little, W. A. J. Lewis, L. H. Mayo, W. R. Meyer, J. F. McCollum, E. E. Roberts, H. L. Schafer, Jr., H. B Seim, J. W. Sullivan, P. S. Treitel, A. M. Varnum, D. J. Vellis. Thank you—one and all!

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This is your final reminder to sign up for all or part of a two-weeks "cruise" with the family at Castine, Me. The past several issues of Shipmate have carried details of the facilities available. The date is 1-15 July 1972. The man who wants to know when you are coming is RAdm. E. A. '"Ted" RODGERS, USMS, Superintendent, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, M E 04421 Phone: (207) 326-4311 E x t 42. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0 * * • 57

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

From the Los Angeles/Long Beach area comes a report by John D U K E of '41er activity in that part of Southern California.

In February, a group gathered at the C. O. Mess, Allen Center, to toast ' 4 r s 31st graduation anniversary. Those in attendance were: Pete and Marie BATCHELLER, Charlie and Rose CARR, John and Evelyn DUKE, Dave and Kit KLINE, John and Alice KUGLER, Jim and Pat LYNCH, Harry and Julia SIMPSON and Bob and Carol T H O M A S . John says it was a delightful evening with many pleasant reminiscences. Charlie CARR brought everyone up-to-date with a rundown on the big 30th reunion last fall at Annapolis which was most appreciated by those who were unable to attend. There are about 18 classmates in the Los Angeles/Long Beach area and another get-together is scheduled for the near future.

About himself, John writes that he retired on 1 February 1972, one week short of 3 1 !

At present he is just taking it easy and getting organized. Thanks for the dope, John, and hope you will continue to keep us posted on '41 activity and on yourself.

John included a new address from that shown in the 30th Anniversary Class Directory so change the Dukes' address in your copy to read as follows: 11301 Wallingford Rd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

For those who may not have heard, I am sad to have to pass on to you that Charlie N E L S O N ' S lovely wife, Betty Hayes, died on 15 March at Bethesda Naval Hospital of cancer. Betty was buried at Arlington National Cemetery following services at the Fort Myer Chapel. The class was indeed fortunate that Charlie made Betty a '41 wife so that the rest of us could enjoy Betty's charm and constant enthusiasm.

Thank you, Charlie.

Randy BOYD sent in some Boyd vital statistics which I know will be of interest.

Randy is still at MIT Draper Lab where he has been for 10 years. His wife. Dee, is an MIT Matron, a hospital volunteer and, according to Randy, "overworked." Randy III is married with "2/3 children" and is an MIT computer programmer. Steve is still single and manages an auto service station. Owen graduates from college this year and goes to law school in September.

He is also a gymnast and is the New England champion on the parallel bars. Brian is a sophomore in college; also a gymnast and New England champion on the side horse. Brian's on the Dean's List, too.

Bruce is a junior in high school where he is—would you believe—captain of the gym team and a class officer. Randy certainly did a thorough job of passing on his gym genes. He adds that the whole family skis in winter and water skis in the summer.

The Boyds are home during the week and gone on weekends and, according to Randy, trying to balance the budget all year long!

Certainly appreciate the rundown and hope to see you in the Boston area next fall.

Randy.

Roland B I E N V E N U wrote from Lafayette, La., where he lives with Verne and two of their children. Their two oldest children are married. Roland retired nearly seven years ago and became the Director of Housing at the U. of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette and still holds that posi58

tion. Roland and Verne would like to see any classmates who are in his area so give them a ring when you are on your summer tour of the southland.

Jerry BALL (George C, Jr., that is) has finally been located in Florida after being tangled up with George G. BALL at NOL White Oak where neither of them is now! Jerry settled in Orlando in June 1971 after three "great" years at S O U T H COM, Quarry Heights, Canal Zone. Jerry writes that they have a waterfront (lake) home in a beautiful tropical setting. Enders H U E Y and Jack BEARDALL are in the same area. Jerry passes on his following new address for your 30th Anniversary Class Directory: 2501 Bayfront Parkway, Orlando, F L 32806.

Just to keep the record straight, the address for George G. Ball is: l3l2 Pine Tree Rd., McLean, VA 22101.

Chris CAGLE had an interesting article in the March issue of Shipmate which you probably read. If not, it is well worth reading in order to show you what has happened to training in the Navy. In an appreciated card to me, Chris further wrote: "after talking and studying the subject of a consolidated training command for 25 years (akin to what Army and U S A F have), the Navy (Z) ordered the new command (CNT) into being on 1 August 1971. It is a 'double hat'—all training under the Pensacola hat, all education (USNA, War College, PG School, NROTC, etc.) under the Director, Naval Education and Training ( D N E T ) (OP-099) hat. It's a gargantuan task, but one which promises better training at reduced costs." Good luck on this effort, Chris, and hope you can find time to give us a progress report at a class luncheon in Washington. Chris' headquarters is in Pensacola.

At a recent class luncheon, Tom BLOUNT passed on the word that Frank CUCCIAS is now back with Litton in connection with electronics for the new LHAs which Litton is building as new types of amphibious assault ships that will be expected to do almost anything!

Dick W R I G H T is now the exeijutive director of the American Subcontractors Association with headquarters in Washington. Dick is also executive director of the local Washington chapter of the association.

Pres: Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shirlington Sta. Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 36.5

Gleanings from the mail bag are slim, indeed! But, perhaps it's the nature of things this year. After all, who would have expected an ice and snow storm on the 7th of April right in the midst of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. And, deadlines being what they are, the presentation to Roger Lanning, the welcome to the 8th Company midshipmen, and our joint ArmyNavy cocktail party are still in the future.

Handy CRUSER has taken over from Bill SIMMONS as the Norfolk contact while Bill and Joyce do a bit of traveling. Traveling seems to be the style for our retiring members. Bill and Ruth RUSCH are going to do the U. S. in their Winnebago, heading for the great Northwest first. Art and Pat RAWSON are going to head for Europe before settling in St. Louis in merchandising.

Max MUNK and Ed GALLAGHER are heading down the home-stretch on the 30-

Year Book, but are more than willing to enclose any late arrivals, be they in the form of photos or bios. By all means, send them along. We'd much rather have an "addendum" than a complete blank.

Jim and Nancy CALLENDER are now safely adjusted into the student routine in Gainesville, Fl., where a nice mix of golf and "A's" have resulted in a Kellogg Foundation Fellowship, which could pave the way for a doctorate in college and university administration in 1973. Son, Jeff, was hard at work at Santa Fe Junior College—also mixing "A's" with Col. Sanders' fried chicken while waiting out his acceptance at the Naval Academy.

Hopefully, the events of these last few weeks prior to the retirement of our final group of captains will include a letter or two as they scatter; and, of course, those of you who are already established are certainly encouraged to write.

Pres: Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, 111, (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

N E W S FROM CORRESPONDENCE Received the following information from Charlie TAYLOR who is with The Bishop's Schools, La Jolla, Ca. "The 'sister cities' of San Diego and Long Beach did it again on the 26th of February when their clambake, chowder and marching group got together for the annual parade and party session at Long Beach's Allen Center at the Naval Station. A dinner meeting preceded by cocktails was presided over by the class' best known attorney and ambulance chaser, Mike Clemens, and was a veritable gas. Those who can attest to this include: Mickey and Allie Bennett, Dick and Dorch Brega, Dale and Pat Cox, Lee and Leah Edelson, Art and Peg Emerson, Phil Hambsch and Alice Stewart, Ken Klofkorn, Dave and Lois Maher, George and Marge Meyer, Greg and Carolyn Mueller, John and Linda Nichols, Emmett and Alice Quady, Fenton and Peg Smith, Walt and Ginny Stevens, Scott and Marguerite Umbarger, George and Betty Whisler, Maury and Dot Yeager, Les and Jane Heselton, Chuck and Faith Stastny, Shack and Patti Moore, Charlie and Belle Taylor, Gardner and Maxine Thomas, Mike and Ginny Clemmens, Lefty and Billye Lavrakis, Dave Stanley, Don and Ruth Lassell, Swede and Ann Hanson."

Jess NAYLOR reports the following from SouthwestPac: "As to class affairs, I can only report that Bud Zumwalt's 27 February visit to Yankee Station swelled the ranks of the Tonkin Gulf Chapter to two for a day. Except for another brief visit by Bud several months ago, I've been the sole member since I became C.T.G. 73.5 in October 1970. I did run into Dave Sterrett briefly at Clark and in Subic last November.

"Subic has been my home port and Barbara survived the first 13 months. Then, with Nancy having joined Jan and Kent at Purdue, she went back to Washington just before Christmas to set up housekeeping. She has bought the house in McLean, 7341 Eldorado St. 22101, and wil make settlement and move in about 1 April.

"My relief will show up in May, just about enough time for me to take 30 days leave, get back to Washington and retire. Am 1 the last class Captain on sea duty?"

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Was happy to get the following news from Bob B E A V E R : "Present plans call for me to retire 1 November next and pursue a second career in real estate development. We will be returning to our home in McLean. Barb has graduated, is teaching school, going steady with a Navy doctor, was runner-up in Miss Virginia Beach contest.

Craig is in pre-med at U. of South Carolina."

Joe V O L O N T E sent the following note: "Am dropping this into the mail just as the Volontes are about to move to New Jersey.

On April 1, 1972, Bellcomm will merge into the Bell Telephone Laboratories, and I will shift to an office at 600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, NJ 07974. We have bought a house at 3 Colonial Way, Madison, NJ 07940. Madison happens to be the site of Drew University, which will become daughter Betty's alma mater in May. Son Bill, a freshman at UVA, does not seem distressed by the increased separation between home and school. Eleanore is wrapping up what has been a very active 10-year period in Red Cross volunteer work. She will have to return for the May meeting of the Arlington County Board of Directors, but has phased out her Pharmacy work at Ft. Myer and should be ready for a fresh start i,n New Jersey.

"We hate to leave our friends in the area, but look forward to return visits for class activities. Madison is not far from the beaten path, and we'll expect and welcome classmates anytime."

W A S H I N G T O N AREA H A P P E N I N G S Liza Sullivan reports that the March Wives' Luncheon was a happy affair and was held at the Fort Myer Officers' Club on the 15th. Betty Huber and Fran Phelps were the hostesses. Those attending were: Lanell Detweiler, Marjorie Weeks, Liza Sullivan, Dee Earl, Sarah Gallemore, Kathy Rapp, Squidge Holmes, Dee Dee Taylor, Arnette Shonard and Millie Shepherd.

The wives have been helping the 30 Year Supplement Committee by phoning the local people and we want to thank Betty Huber, Lanell Detweiler, Dee Earl, Kathy Rapp, Dee Dee Taylor, Arnette Shonard and Betty Brown.

The monthly luncheon which was held on the 28th at the Army/Navy Country Club was a very big affair. There were 31 classmates in attendance including Ed H A N NON whom we hadn't seen for some time.

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for Ed to attend the luncheons so it was fun having a chance to chat with him. Bull DURHAM, who is in the Legislative Division of the Department of Justice, was also on hand. He too is in the busy busy category. He reports that his wife Mary and daughter Mary were touring in Europe and expected to spend 17 days there.

Helena Ward was in the hospital in March for surgery, but is now home.

Bob and Hazel GREENWOOD were in Washington briefly and plan to come home by way of the Far East this summer.

Dave Holmes, Jr. is in Air Force flight training. He is flying F-S Supersonic fighters and expects to get his wings in September.

The Dunbar L A W S O N S are building a home in Matthews County, Va., on 11 acres.

Dunbar has done some smart gift shopping.

He gave Sally Bet a self-propelled lawn mower for her birthday, a boat for Christmas, and for her next birthday a half-ton pick-up truck. The Lawsons will be fairly close to the Pete BOYDS, who live in Gloucester County, Va. Ralph LEEDY reports that he expects to stay on active duty until 1 October 1973. This will complete his tour as an instructor at ICAF. If you have not sent in your $5.00 for the 30 Year Supplement, please do so at once. Send check made out to "1943—30 Year Supplement" to Dick ZIMERMANN, 2908 4Sth Street N.W., Washington, DC 20016.

Keep the mail coming, gang!

Pres: Capt. Walter W. Honour, USN Sec'y, Mr. Dale V. Ness 6520 Walters Woods Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. William C. Gibson, Nav. E 36 Williams Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401

again made a one hundred dollar contribution to support the Thirteenth Company Wardroom.

We had another fine turnout at the April luncheon in Washington. We had an especially good representation of people from out-of-town. George P R E S T W I C H , V P of RCA, came in from Moorestown, N.J. George gets down this way often and we're happy he made it on a luncheon day. Sam DRESSIN was in from Culver City, Ca. Sam recently retired from the Marine Corps and joined Litton. He will be moving to Pascagoula, Ms., in the new shipyard Litton has there.

Dick BROWN, Jack GODFREY, Dick L I N N E K E N , and Hoot GIBSON came over from the Annapolis-Baltimore corridor.

Bob N E W E L L , V P of Rheem, came in from Chicago. Bob also gets in to Washington often for his company.

Jack STOCKTON came up from Norfolk where he handles the Sea Control Ship program on the staff of O P T E V F O R . He and Vance COX, our speaker at the luncheon, gave an informative briefing on the SCS program. Particularly interesting were the films showing flight operations of the AV-8A H A R R I E R in the USS GUAM, the interim Sea Control Ship.

Donald Vance Cox

Vance is one of our most experienced ordnance admirals. Starting in World War II he was assigned to gunnery officer in the USS MADDOX. He then attended the PG School in Annapolis and John Hopkins University earning his MS in Electrical Engineering. Vance had a couple more sea duty assignments in missiles before serving a tour in O P N A V as the Surface-to-Air Guided Missile Project Officer.

After serving as Executive Officer of U S S DECATUR, Adm. Cox became a project officer in guided missile R&D in BUORD. Vance attended the War College of the U.S. Air Force at Maxwell Field and took command of USS ROBINSON. His next assignment was in B U P E R S but again in handling personnel for missiles. He then

Percent Members: 30.5

RAdm. Ray BURK, USN, Commander of the Boston Naval Shipyard, was recently presented with "The Commander's Cross of the German Order of Merit" by the Federal Republic of Germany. The actual award was made when Ray was still a captain by Mr. Paul Kurbjuhn, Acting Consul General for Germany in Boston. The decoration is in recognition ot outstanding service as Assistant Naval Attache at the United States Embassy in Bonn from January 1962 to November 1964 and for a more recent performance connected with outfitting the German

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ROMMEL at the Boston Naval Shipyard.

I failed to report it in the May issue but will make amends that Peter C I P R I A N O

C a p t . Raymond W . Burk, U S N , C o m m a n d e r , Boston Naval Shipyard, being awarded "The Commander's Cross of the G e r m a n O r d e r of M e r i t "

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became Commanding Officer of U S S C H I CAGO. Under his command the ship was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for participation in actions in the Tonkin Gulf and Sea of Japan.

After selection to admiral, Vance served as COMCRUDESFLOT Three. In March 1971

he was detached from that command and in April became the CNO Program Coordinator for Surface Ship Aviation Integration.

Pres: Capt. John F. Glllooly, USN Sec'y, Mr. G. F. Rester 1697 Saefern Way Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. T . F. Utegaard, USN (2trs. " A , " Naval Communication Station Washington, D. C. 20390 Percent Members: 33

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the attendees at the February "Sweetheart Luncheon," courtesy of Walt DEDRICK, of which the Editor will print all he has room for.

Sam GORSLINE recently corresponded with our secretary, Jerry RESTER, to inform him of two "phantoms" and to bring him—and us—up-to-date on the activities and assignments of the Norfolk '45 delegation. Sam writes as follows: "Recently received your phantom list and the best I can do is give you an address and a confirmation of another. G. O. Jennings and his charming wife, Pam, were alive and well in June 1970 living in Sydney, Australia. Ann and I spent several enjoyable hours with them during CORAL SEA'S trip down under. His address i s : Mr. G. O. Jennings, Fourth Floor, Pearl Assurance House, Sydney, Australia. Additionally, although I didn't see him, Alley Oop Larkins was still reported to be alive and kicking up in Marin County across the bridge from San

Francisco. The address in the 20 Year After book should bring him to the surface. If not Bill Sells may have some late word on him.

"Here at Norfolk there are many classmates as witnessed by our last reunion on New Year's Eve. Specifically here at C I N C L A N T F L T at any morning conference may

be found, Russ Bryan (Fleet Maintenance Officer), Dave Eaton ( A C O S for Logistics), Hugh Murphree (ACOS for Communications), John Chappell (Fleet Plans Officer), Joe Doak (Fleet Readiness and Training Officer), Len Volk (Nuclear Plans Officer) and yours truly (ACOS for Operations). On the staff next door (SACLANT), Bud Nance has just relieved Dean Axene as the DCOS for Operations and Plans. So you can see '45 is keeping the Atlantic Area Operations on the tracks, both NATO and National."

Not to be outdone, Tracy W I L D E R followed up with a news report on '45ers in the Southern California area which really covered the waterfront. Tracy writes: "Greet-

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ings from the San Diego/Southern California contingent. I am currently and temporarily 'stashed' on the Staff of COMPHIBPAC, having been relieved in late January as COMPHIBRON Three and currently awaiting orders to some exotic far-off place.

"While relatively unemployed, Barbara and I teamed up with Pat and Bob Tartre (Ret.) and Beth and Ed Behm ( C O M P H I B PAC Staff) to plan a dinner party at the Adm. Kidd Club, San Diego, for '45ers in the area. We had a wonderful affair on 11 March. Our guests of honor were none other than our highly esteemed and doublehatted classmate (class of '22 and '45) Uncle Beany and Mrs. Jarrett, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morse, President San Diego Council, Navy League.

"Attending, in addition to the Tartres, Behms and Wilders, were Louise and George Asman, Polly and Bill Ferguson, Julie and John DeGrazier, Ramey and John Gillchrist, Joan and Bill Henderson, Carol and Bob Kirk, Midge and Art Levy, Kay and Mac MacEwan, Pat and George Maxwell, Hilda and Mace Milliken, Susy and Harry Stebner and Charlotte and Max Thompson.

"During the speech making, we solicited volunteers to plan the next event. Art Levy responded magnificently—he has invited the Look Alivers to his house to watch the Army-Navy game next fall. If all 800 ( ? ) of us accept, it may have to spill over into their yard! 'This group really does Look Alive."

was being in the greatest class at the U.S.N.A. Best wishes to Bill Busik too!"

Harry DOYLE, writing from 684 Gilpin St., Denver, CO 80218, provides a resume of his civilian career, past and present, with the following contribution: "I do have news for Shipmate. After 17 years in the advertising agency business in New York and Denver, I resigned last August, and went to work for McGraw Hill Publications Co. in Denver, as regional sales manager for advertising sales. (No, I don't know where Cliff Irving got his material.) Nancy and I continue to enjoy the wonderful living in Colorado, as well as the new job. A cordial invitation is extended to all '45ers who may pass through Denver to stop and see us."

On a more sombre note, G. K. H A R D ING who, according to my best source, the 20 Year After book, resides in Odessa, Tx.. forwarded an obituary notice from Crystal City, Tx. which announced the passing of G. Curtis JACKSON, a classmate who resigned from active duty as a LTJG and who, for the past 17 years, had held the position of county attorney in Zavala County, Tx. He was running for re-election this year when he was struck down by a heart attack.

How many of us does that make by this route ?

Allied Chemicals Corporation also recently announced a successful climb by a classmate up the ladder of corporate success. James W. KELLEY has been elected a vice president of Allied Chemical and will have the responsibility for the Specialty Chemicals and Fabricated Products Divisions and will also continue as president of the Specialty Chemicals Division. That organization chart would appear to be as difficult to sort out as some of the Navy's ! By the way, the Kelleys live in Summit, N.J.

Dean A X E N E keeps us advised of a recent change in assignment with the following note: "After two stimulating and enjoyable years with SACLANT here in Norfolk, I am being relieved by a classmate, Bud Nance, and Sally and I are heading for Pensacola, Fl. where I will undertake a new assignment as Deputy Chief of Naval Training—probably the first and only submariner to be assigned duty in Pensacola. I know of at least three of us '45's who will be there on the CNT Staff. A small but hopefully active chapter. Best to all."

One of the other classmates tagged for duty in the new Navy training organization is Dan C L E M E N T S who has finally landed an active duty assignment in his home state of Tennessee. Dan has reported to the Chief of Naval Technical Training at NAS, Millington, Tn. where he'll be RAdm. Bergner's Inspector General. Dan and Roz live at 574 John Paul Jones Ave., NAS, Millington 38053. Between IG trips, Dan will attempt to explain to the civilian population what salt water tastes like and what keeps a submarine from flying.

From Gil GAYLER at 12473 Lomica Dr., San Diego, 92128, comes the following up-date on his achievements in the world of education: "I have earned my MA in Education from San Diego State College and have worked for the best school district in California (San Diego Unified) for eight years. I teach grades 5 and 6, a real challenge, but very rewarding. I miss flying, but not the sea duty! My greatest memory JUNE,

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Joe H E N S O N , while returning his dues payment to the Class Association, also enclosed some information concerning his recent activities on behalf of the U. S. Olympic Team in Japan. Joe's note reads: "Just returned from Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan along with Gloria. Travelled on charter flight with U. S. team because of my position as Vice-chairman, Games Preparation Committee. Also on charter, LGen. H. W. Buse, USMC ( R e t ) , who is Secretary U. S. Olympic Comm. and USNA '33."

The Gulf Oil Corporation announced late in March that J. W. SCHRIEVER has been appointed as general manager of the International Marine Sales Division of Gulf with his headquarters located in Pittsburgh.

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the calendar before the summer "break.

The major item of official business to be undertaken is the nomination and election of class officers for the 1972-73 time frame with the newly elected officers assuming their duties at the June luncheon.

Those of you who have been intending to write, and haven't done so, do so. To those of you who have kept the mail bag a thing of beauty and a joy to behold, many thanks.

Until the next issue, LOOK ALIVE.

Pres: Capt. G. W . Ellis, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly 7911 Sleaford P I .

Bethesda, IMD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. W l l h o l t , J r . , USNR 4821 M t . Bigelow Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 Percent Members: 38

Another month has sped rapidly by in which no un-locatables were turned up. Have you done anything about it? I'll bet if every one who reads this column were to, right now, search their own phone book for these names we would locate at least two of these classmates. Try it. Here they are again: William H. Adams, Luke Jack Boggess, Clark Tinch Cameron, Millard Alfred Carlson, James John Cunat, Lonzo Robert Davis, Sylvester Michael Graff, Augustine Walker Hampton, Jr., Charles Wesley Harman, Atticus Hagood Hatsell, Jr., Dewitt Talmadge Hunter, John Arthur Jandrall, Clinton Gale McGovern, Robert Gerald Mclntyre, John Howard McKnight, John Francis McNamee III, Maurice Lloyd Medcalfe, Lester Moore, Jr., William Hamilton Northrup, Justin Popa, Alvin Nelson Sampson, Milton Spencer Sartain, Homer Belk Sewell, Howard Bentley Shofner, Jr., James Reddock Smith, Phil Thomas Sprickman, Robert McLean Swanson, Frank Hendrickson Taylor II, Harwell Boston Thompson, Stoddard Stone Waldron.

John and Jackie K E N T have moved to 7727 Antoine Dr., Houston, T X 77088 where John is affiliated with E. F. Hutton & Co. Was surprised recently to run into Ed KINGSBURY and learn that he is the Naval Air Systems Command Representative located at NAS North Island. Ed and Jinx live at 924 E Ave., Coronado, CA 92118.

Recently heard from K. K. KING, who still lives at 4709 State St., Saginaw, MI 48603.

He is a Senior Project Engineer with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors.

Jack LANGILLE is presently serving as COMDESRON

Classmates turning out in force for the "Second Tuesday" luncheon at the Fort Myer "O" Club in March were: Capt. Jack Cambrill, Capt. Tom Utegaard, Capt. Dutch Schulz, Capt. Chuck Priest, Capt. Jim Smith, RAdm. Phil Crosby, RAdm. Mort Cooley, Capt. Ted Cochrane, Capt. Lando Zech, Capt.

Tip Watson, Capt. Walt Dedrick, Capt. Sam Rorex, Capt. Chuck Gardner, Capt. Al Giorgis Capt. Don Poe, Oscar Dale, Bert Findly, Bob Merrick, Larry Shaffer, Jack Wilhelm, Capt. John Gillooly, Dick Wilson, Bill Geiger, RAdm. Mike Marshall, Capt.

Frank Ewald, Karl Munninger, Jack Kalina, Capt. Jerry Johnson, Jim \Viggins, P. C. Gale, Bill McGarry, RAdm. Pete Petersen, Capt. T. L. Johnson, Jim Cockrill, Jerry Restor, Bob Shaw, Thad Taylor.

As I write this column in early April, I should remind my avid readers that only three monthly luncheon meetings remain on

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Jack and Madeline live in quarters at 105 Rendova Circle, Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92155.

Ted L O N N Q U E S T has orders from CO, Naval Air Rework Facility, Norfolk to Naval Material Command in Washington, where he will be Project Mgr. of the Ship and Air Systems Integration Project. A recent phone call from Ernie L O W E N reveals that he now works with Bob BAYLIS in the Research and Development Directorate of Naval Ship Systems Command Hdq. in Washington. Ernie and Sibyl still live at 3909 Millcreek Dr., Annandale, VA 22003.

Jack LYONS, who lives at 11 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 02178, works for the Dept. of Transportation, Transportation System Center in Cambridge, Ma. Al and Georgia L A L A N D E live at 2837 Halverson St., Bremerton, W A 98310, where Al recently retired from the Navy.

Jack and "Pete" MACY give their current address as 1064 Mohawk Road, Schenec61

tady, NY 12309. Marshall MAYS is now tne General Counsel for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U. S. Government's principal catalyst for stimulating U. S. private investment in the developing nations. Marshall and Jane live at 616 S. Lee St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Jack and Jean McKAY live at 604 West Olive St., Marshalltown, lA 50158 where Jack works for the R. S. Stover Co. "Chuck" MAULDIN lives at 3202 Brookwood Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 where he sells Ford farm and industrial equipment.

Bob McCONNELL still gives his current address as 2329 Orchard Rd., Toledo, O H 43606. Luke and Dottie LUCAS have settled in the Chicago area at 1201 Hunters Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048. " . . . I go back to be V.P. Instruments, G. D. Searle International in the home office. We will have been in Europe nearly five years and I guess that's about enough to be away from your homeland. We have enjoyed almost every minute of it."

Bob and Annie McKENZIE wil be joining us in San Diego soon after a tour of Japan living while Bob was serving as Ass't.

Chief of Staff for Operations, COMSEVENTH FLT.

New address for Jim and Helen MOORE is Rt. 3, Box 3134, Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Bob PEGRAM gives his current address as 8220 Fondron, Houston, T X 77036. He is President and General Mgr. of South Texas Rice Farms.

Bob and Bobbie P I E H L live at 17152 Nicholas, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 where Bob is Chief of Staff of the First Marine Division. I know I'll receive a correction if I stated that title incorrectly!

"Buzz" P E A R S O N turned over command of DESRQN 22 on 14 April in Norfolk and will report to BuPers as Head of the Officer Distribution section. Luke MAYES leaves OpNav (Op-92) and heads for Japan where he will be Commander, Fleet Activities, Sasebo. Marc P I T Z also has orders from OpNav (Op-090A). He will move to Norfolk to take command of PHIBRON 8.

Johnny R E N N has been relieved as CO of Naval Communication Station Honolulu and recently took command of DESRON 25 in Pearl Harbor. According to Clete K E N NELLY, Sis and Vern ROUX are living on two acres of land at 1905 Westside Rd., Healdsburg, CA 95448 raising horses and dogs—or maybe he said they were horsin' around and goin' to the dogs! How about that, Vern?

Anyone having a million dollars and wanting to purchase a radio station should contact "Rosey" ROSENBLOOM at 2409 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20906. Believe it is W H F S - F M , Bethesda.

John SUTHERLAND'S current address is 1034 Vali Rd., Cocoa Beach, F;L 32931.

Dody SINCLAIR has become a Director of Executive Jet Aviation, Inc., and is a part of the management team which has acquired the controlling interest in EJA from American Contract Company, a subsidiary of Penn Central. Executive Jet Aviation operates the world's largest jet charter fleet. The business consists of jet charter sales, business jet maintenance and executive pilot training, all of which are showing substantial growth under the new management.

the Norfolk area and it contained a few addresses which I didn't have in my files.

He says that Dick and Midge T I N N E Y live at 1109 Geranium Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Dick recently retired from the Navy. He also gave a current address for Gordie SECCOMBE which I had recorded in my files but I don't believe I ever printed in this column—722 Plymouth Circle, Newport News, VA 23602. Same for Ed and Lila W O L F . Their address is 2344 Leeward Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Chuck and Bets W O O D S live at 831 Little Bay Ave., Norfolk. He is Commander, Ocean Systems Atlantic.

Al WALTON'S current residence address is 231 Farragut Ave., Norfolk 23511. Sam A N D E R S now lives at 1224 Porter Rd., Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA 23511. He is still CO, Naval Administrative Command, Armed Forces Staff College.

Bert A T K I N S O N lives at 5326 Powhatan Ave., Norfolk, VA 23511. Joan Boyd holds the fort at 1029 Patrick Henry Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 while Paul is in the Med commanding DESRON TWO.

We are certainly well represented in quarters at the Naval Station in Norfolk. Another resident there is Pat DOWLING, 417 Powhatan St. Mac S N O W D E N lives at 457 Powhatan St. The others have been reported in the more recent issues of this column.

Another resident at the Armed Forces Staff College is Ray ANDERSON. He lives at 154 Porter Rd. That should give you some idea of the difficulty in keeping class lists current even though the majority of classmates are no longer on active duty.

Two of my former First Company mates recently assumed command of major units.

Bruce A L T H O F F to DESFLOT Five in Hawaii and Bob W E L A N D E R to DESFLOT Six in Charleston.

Back to Norfolk: Bob and Bunty W E I D NER have a new address at 904 Lovell Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

In case you haven't already read it elsewhere, Dan WALKER won the Democratic nomination for Governor of Illinois and, apparently, has created quite a stir in Illinois politics. Go, Dan, Go! "Zip" ZENNI is back at Naval War College, having been relieved as CO of U S S PORTLAND—his fifth command. Hard to believe that it was 12 years ago that I stood on the pier at San Diego and waved to "Zip" as he departed for WestPac in U S S McMoRRis. I was still on inactive duty in the Reserve with no thought that I would ever see WestPac again. Something about the present day situation reminds me of that! Anyway, my mind drifted there for a minute—-"Zip" is busy setting up a new staff course for specially selected middle grade free world naval officers, the initial class of which will convene in August. "Zip" and Peggy are living at 178 Dunbar St., Fall River, MA 02723.

Pres: Capt. C. E. Donaldson, t i l , USN Sec'y, Capt. C. Turner Joy, Jr., USNR 1001 Priscilla Lane Alexandria, VA 22308 Percent Members: 36.5

The 25 Year Book is at the printer's and with any kind of luck shortly after you read this the book will be in your hands. For those classmates who did not order a book, we have a few extra at the going price of $15. Please make a check out to "The Class of 1947" and forward to me at the address above.

Jim H A L L reports his address as 830 Driftwood Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740. Jim has been an entrepreneur of sorts with a Security Broker's License, a Limited Life Insurance Agency and credentials in real estate. H e went on to report three youngsters in college and one working and promised to be on hand for the 50th. Jim COLL I E R dropped in on us from Switzerland where he is president of Zenith's Watch Division. H e is also V P of Corporate Development. John P R E H N reported attending Curly WEBER's Navy Schools Command disestablishment ceremony on 31 March in Norfolk. Also present were Dale BRUMBAUGH and Jim GRIFFIN. Upon detachment Curly reported to COMTRALANT'S Staff for duty. John also reported seeing Elmer and Dar K I E H L at Bob and Fran P E N I S T O N ' s home.

Kay KIDDO, Lockheed's corporate director of manpower resources recently received an Engineering 72 Merit award from corporate president Carl Kotchian. This award was presented to Kay by the San Fernando Valley Council of Engineers at their annual awards banquet.

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Kiddo (center) receives an Engineering '72 Merit award.

Floyd and Hope BOWDEY recently returned from a visit to the land of the pineapples and reported running into several classmates during their 10-day stay. First, as we see in the picture below Bob and Mary EASTMAN and their daughter Marilyn on Waikiki Beach. Bob and his family are now living in Honolulu where he has recently become the Deputy Attorney General of Hawaii. Later lunch with Tom BRENNER, Frank H U N T E R and Dave CROCKETT. I recently received a letter from Mid'n. And just before departing, Floyd ran into Lew Murphy, President of the class of '72, Bob S M I T H who has been living in Hawaii stating that they are attempting to gain one since his retirement last year. hundred percent participation in the Alumni Cab CALLAWAY will retire on 1 July.

Association and asking for our support in that worthy endeavor as a company ward- Cab reports his retirement address will be 1619 S.E. 13th St., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. He room sponsor. They certainly have my supreports that his last tour in the Navy as Bob T I S D A L E had a change of orders port. How about yours? Frankly, I hope Chief Staff Officer, F L T R A G R P in Gitmo they are able to ignore all the examples the after I wrote the March column and will was most enjoyable and particularly when now be reporting to the Staff, C I N C L A N T - alumni have set for them and prove to the classmates passed through as did Dale old fuds that the younger generation really is FLT instead of the Joint Staff, CINCLANT. B R U M B A U G H in SHENANDOAH and Hal smarter! Congratulations, class of '72.

In Feb. Dick K N I G H T sent me an upC A R P E N T E R in COLUMBUS. Cab will "Daisy" squeeze orange juice for a nominal fee for dated list of the classmates known to be in 62

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and Ann ANSEL, Jim and Pat MOSS, Jeep and Pat DONALDSON and your secretary. The party was great, the drinks wet, the hors d'oeuvres super and the company outstanding—well done.

The February Washington, D. C , luncheon was held at the Port O' Georgetown Restaurant where Robbie BRADY once again hosted. Present with drags were Sloan, Talcott, Brungot, Diffendorfer, Tiffany, Warren Johnson, Snead, Hudner, Baker, Marousek, Yeatman, Heininger, Kirk, Sears, Moss, Von Schrader, Bailey, Korbj Packer and your Shipmate column editor.

The Eastmans and the Bowdeys on Waikiki Beach

any classmate passing through and promises to bring an ample supply for homecoming '72.

Sam PILLAR, who retired in February 1971 from Staff Supply Officer, COMFAIR Alameda Staff, enrolled at Cal State College in Haywood where he is pursuing his math BS & MS and a secondary teaching credential. Sam reports that they intend to remain in their apartment, 2150-A Santa Clara Ave., Alameda 94501, until college is finished and he can make firmer plans. He also reports seeing Paul H E W E T T who is living in Mill Valley and would like to see more '47ers. Paul attends all the SF Chapter Alumni gatherings at T. I. on the first Wednesday of each month (July and August excluded). So Bay area classmates take heed. He recently ran into a graduate from the 7th Company who reported Paul being the first '47 alumnus he has run into since graduation and wanted to thank our class for the support and outstanding wardroom.

From Paul, "Needless to say that kudo made me feel pretty proud to be a '47er."

Dick SOWELL reports, "Since my separation in 1959 because of promotion attrition I have lived in the Bremerton area with my stepfather, Stanley E. Martin, who is a retired Commander, USNA '20. We are batching it because my mother has been dead for many years. During this time I went to the U. of Washington and earned a BS Industrial Engineering '61 and a MBA '64. Since 1965 I have been working with the Navy and I am presently a data processing supervisor GS-12 with the Naval Supply Center Puget Sound. There are a few classmates in this area, but the social contact is low."

Don McVEY was recently appointed assistant treasurer of the Bank of New York.

Don joined the bank in 1970 in the export/ import section of their International Division. He, his wife Cielo and their three children are now living in Warren, N. J. Bruce OLIVER, Frank S M I T H and their better halves recently paid Annapolis another visit for the express purpose of carrying on the 25th year tradition. Joining them at the Annapolis Hilton were Bill and Louise ST. GEORGE, Bo and Ann COPPEDGE, Bo and Johnny FOSTER, Dave J U N E ,

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Just learned that Dan BAILEY has r e ceived his orders and will have reported to CINCLANT'S staff by the time you read thificolumn.

A scrumptious pot luck party was hosted

by Donnie and Bob ROCHE in their lovely home at Virginia Beach. The hard work by the host and hostess was reflected in the delightful atmosphere and wonderful evenh ing enjoyed by all. Present were: Bill and Margo Aicklen, Ralph and Elaine Barnard, Jim and Cita Barry, Ward and Quida Byington, Dickson and Pat Caine, Ted and Len Davis, Jane Denton, Bob and Peg Hartman, Bob and Dot Hirsch, Fritz and Barbara Jewett, Al and Dar Kiehl, Hank and Dolores Munnikhuysen, John and Mary Prehn, Bob and Donnie Roche, Scotty and 'Trudy Schaefer, Swoose and Betty Snead, Curley and Mary Weber, John and Mikey Wells, Don and Mary Wenger. Swoose and Betty were down from Washington and were welcome returnees to the Norfolk gang.

There are 36 of us in the Norfolk area.

The next event will be a beach party hosted

by Bob and Peg H A R T M A N at Dam Neck in June.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr. Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 29.5

Everyone will be happy to note that this month there has been a significant rise in the level of information received from the field. Here is some news via Don FOULDS from Southern California: "I'm still with Northrop Corp., whom I joined when I retired, but just recently I shifted to Olson Laboratories, Inc., a newly acquired subsidiary of Northrop, in the position of executive vice president. Olson Laboratories is a motor vehicle emission testing laboratory located in Detroit and Anaheim.

We work primarily for the E P A and the motor vehicle companies doing emission testing and studies as well as automobile safety and noise work.

"Doris and I still live in Yorba Linda, where President Nixon was born, and thoroughly enjoy the rural atmosphere. However, like all things in California, this city is subject to instant change. I find I like being retired every bit as much as I enjoyed the Navy—and I really enjoyed the Navy.

"Both Bill Johnston and Charlie Mertz work here at Northrop in the Electro Mechanical Division. We have our own class reunions without any outside help."

Guy BUCK writes from Arlington, T x . : "I'm to be ordered to CO Naval Avionics Facility, Indianapolis, about the first week in July. It'll be old home week as I was XO there from '65 to '68. We've been N P R Dallas since August '70 and have sure enjoyed Dallas. Hate to leave the good winter

weather. My oldest son, Ed, has been informally told he has been selected for Bainbridge this year, so hopefully, we'll have another family grad in '77. Gawd it hurts to write a class number that big!! I'm being relieved here by H. W. (Bill) Egan, coming from COMFAIRWESTPAC Staff in Japan.

Believe he is out of '49."

Bob J O R T B E R G has relieved RAdm. F. M. Lalor, CEC, USN, as the O-in-C of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Vietnam ( O I C C - R V N ) . In this capacity. Bob is charged with the construction of airfields, ports, troop support facilities, roads and highways for U. S. Forces in Vietnam. Apparently the change of command was very impressive with a flock of dignitaries including Ambassador Bunker.

Jorty recently left the U S N A where he had been P W officer, and then Deputy for Management Kathleen and the three kids are sitting this one out in Cape Elizabeth, Me. (where else?).

Here is the meat from a 3/10/72 dispatch from D O T : "One of the Government's top Spanish-surname officials will accompany Secretary of Transportation Volpe to Mexico City for three days of activities centering around the mutual transportation problems and accomplishments of the US and Mexico." Guess no more—you're right. It was Carlos VILLARREAL, who continues to have fun while doing a great job for DOT. Also from the release: "Administrator Villarreal, a native of Brownsville, Tx., is currently in charge of the Government's $10 billion, 12-year program to save, upgrade and improve the Nation's urban mass transit systems. Realizing that most low and moderate income Americans depend on mass transit as their sole means of mobility, Mr. Villarreal is placing special emphasis in UMTA on helping to provide better transportation for socially and economically disadvantaged persons."

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Harkins, Holly, Louise and Uoyd Jones at Lloyd's retirement ceremony.

I certainly hope the picture accompanying this next item prints well because you do have to see it to believe it. The picture was sent with a letter from Bill H A R K INS, CO of the Naval Air Rework Facility, North Island, and it depicts Lloyd J O N E S with some sort of a beard. From Bill: "Lloyd Jones was retired on 1 March 1972.

He last served as Management Services Officer and Comptroller of the Rework Facility —and he did a great job. For his services, he received the Navy Commendation Medal from the Secretary of the Navy. To get a personal decoration in this industrial navy business is quite an accomplishment.

"I would like to emphasize how great it has been to be able to work with Lloyd.

Now, following a fruitful and productive Navy career, Lloyd is looking forward to a second career in teaching in the San Diego area.

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"Some of our classmates in the San Diego area helped to pipe Lloyd over the side.

Last seen splicing the mainbrace at the 'O' Club were Bill and Fran Ayers, Chuck and Bonnie Gorder, Bill and Grace Harkins, Harvey Humphrey, Gordie Phelps, and of course, Lloyd, Louise and Holly Jones."

I, for one, am happy to see a retirement photo, and wish I could get some more, along with those wherein a classmate is decorated. There are lots of these floating around, but I guess they wait for someone else to send them in, such as Bill Harkins.

I might even break out the picture of my retirement from JCS at the hands of an Army BG and an Air Force Colonel without even a yeoman in sight.

Chris C H R I S T O P H writes: "Just a short note to forward a photo from our Saigon contingent, shown with some interloper who claims he was from '48-C. From left to right, myself, Bob Jortberg, Adm. Zumwalt, chic Ranch, and Tim Bradley.

The occasion was Adm. Zumwalt's recent visit, and Chic accompanied him. Bob Jortberg just relieved as OICC here in Saigon, and is getting used to the surroundings. Tim Bradley is the N-5 here on NAVFOR staff, and will be leaving next month to take over as COMDESRON 20. Chic Ranch has recently taken over as Pers 'P.' I am currently the N - 3 and will take over as Chief of Staff next month.

"Tim Bradley has his daughter, Marian, living here. She is very active in assisting a French doctor set up a hospital for polio victims here. She may stay when he leaves.

Tim's wife, Nancy, has visited us when allowed to, and when she has to leave the country, she marks time in such places as Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore. They will continue this nomadic life when Tim deploys to the Med in May. "Any classmates are always welcome here in our very rapidly dwindling community."

Chris

Christoph, Bob J o r t b e r g , A d m . Z u m w a l t , Chic Rauch a n d Tim Bradley in Saigon

And by gosh there was a luncheon at O'Donnell's in March at which Roger GREGORY announced he is leaving DIA, retiring from the Civil Service, and hanging out his law shingle, locally, of course. Your friends who attended this one, in addition to your secretary, were Lansden, Stacey, Jansen, Tardiff, Grechanik, Morgan, Bob Ghormley, Howard Crosby, Gregory, Ahem, Chew, Deeley and Sisson.

Pres: Mr. John E. Benolt Sec'y, Col. Eugene A. Speckert, USMC 8603 Simon St. Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 29.5

GENERAL From New York, Daniel H A H N checked in with an update for the files. Dan is now executive vice president of Here and Now Films in New York and occasionally sees Lou SERRILLE, who has been newly ap64

pointed as one of the four creative group heads at J. W. Thompson Advertising Company.

Up at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Ma., Col. Charlie CECIL has been assigned as project manager of the New Advanced Airborne Command Post System now under development. Before going to Hanscom Field, Charlie was Chief of the Research and Development Division at Defense Communication Agency in Arlington, Va. Don HARLAN is now Director of Alumni Giving for Tulane University, operating out of offices at 2510 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Don still sings on occasion, his last endeavor was with the Jr. League Follies. Having remarried, he and Anne are located at 5112 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 and he would love to see any classmates passing through the Crescent City That Care Forgot.

I hope Hank H O P P E had something else scheduled when he made his six-hour drive from Camp Lejeune up to D.C. other than just getting to the class luncheon. It seems he checked with a trusted and reliable Marine Corps peer prior to starting out just so he could make a luncheon, but Hank ended up being at the right place but a week early. And to think the trusted friend has been a caller for the local group. No wonder we had attendance problems.

The Marine Corps slate of movement of the colonels shows that Hank is due to move this May to the 2nd Marine Air Wing, CMC J O N E S will be leaving the 2nd Division in N.C. and going to the MAG in Saigon. From the Naval War College, Calhoun KILLEEN will go to the 2nd Division and Tex L A W R E N C E will come from the 3rd Division to fill the gap created by Cal. Nails W E N T W O R T H will leave Saigon and come to Headquarters turning R. C. N E E D H A M loose to report to the U. of North Carolina. Also Bob McELROY is due in the Washington area for assignment to the Office of JCS while Lew D E V I N E moves within the Norfolk complex.

BUPERS must have found some money because they have turned loose some of our buddies. Namely Karl COOK will finish up at the Industrial College and go to the staff CINCLANTFLT. Harry TRAIN is scheduled to come back to D.C. to work in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. Kiddy CARR is leaving CINCLANT FLT to take over SUBRON 15. Gene S H I N E has a local shuffle, from AIRLANT staff to CO of the Air Rework Facility. Jim E D MUNDSON will be giving up command of the HASSAYAMPA for the crowded conditions of D. C. at the Ordnance System Command.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA Local luncheon group gets together the second Tuesday of each month at Sarri's Orleans House, Wilson Blvd., Rosslyn, Va. The March get-together had a good turnout. Bill McFARLANE made it up from Gainesville, Fl., and he, along with the other 20 or so, elected Charlie BAUMAN to the Executive Committee to replace Bill CALLAGHAN, who, as reported earlier, is leaving town to become CO of the Iwo JIMA. At the April meeting, even though there was a definite drop in attendance, some business was taken care of. Namely, my time as secretary is drawing to a close, so by a unanimous vote. Gene SPECKART was duly elected. Naturally, he was not there

to accept the mantle of responsibility, but I will find him.

Again it was announced that there will be two barge trips this year, 23 June and 11 Aug., and flyers will be on their way shortly.

Pres: Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John Thomas Coughlln, USN 7416 Churchill Rd. McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 35.5

We have been looking forward to an influx of mail these past few weeks but to no avail. Again we solicit your assistance.

Adm. C. K. Duncan, CINCLANTFLT, presented a Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Training Center commanded by Marv SCHENKER this past month. Congratulations, Marv!

A few sets of orders have been noted. Lee BAGGETT is departing the Naval Ordnance System Command to command the USS REEVES. Tom V I N E S departs the Staff of C I N C P A C to report to the Defense Communications Agency. Tom KOLSTEAD is reporting as COMDESRON Five departing from the Naval Advisory Group MACV. Dick MARTIN departs the Naval Air System Command and will report as CO of the Naval Aircraft Rework Facility, North Island. Bill GRIMM is departing BUPERS to report to the Staff of Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific at North Island.

Dues were received this month from George Jessen, John Brick, Stan Neander, Corky Angleman, Dave Tobin, Ray Barber, Chuck Mull, and Skip Orem. Our thanks to each of you.

Ray BARBER'S new address is 850 Wright Drive, Heather Heights, Maple Glen, PA 19002.

Skip OREM passed along a nice note with his dues. "Fifty's representation in northeastern Ohio is modest but enthusiastic. On March 4 we enjoyed a get-together with the John McNabneys, Dick Harknesses, A. O. Rules and Monty Fraziers. In addition to being a great social occasion, it was also an after-the-fact celebration of A. O. Rule's achievements as CO of the Cleveland Submarine Reserve Unit. By the way, 'A.O.' is championing a 'save the COD for Cleveland' campaign. If the local environmentalists are correct, it may not prove to be a real problem because Lake Erie's 'goo' might not release the COD. We have about SO apple and crabapple trees on our place which are a real delight in the springtime.

We would enjoy showing them off to any classmates and wives who find themselves in the vicinity of Akron. (1784 Kemery Rd. is about 15 minutes south of the Ohio Turnpike.)"

Dave TOBIN also wrote a few lines upon his dues submission. "Since news is short lately, I thought I would mention that I recently saw Rudy and Norma Rakowsky who visited with us during a three and one-half hour plane layover on their way from the Bahamas, where they recently spent a short winter vacation, back to their home in Lima, Ohio. I recently built a new home at the South end of Dade County at 13505 S.W. 72 Avenue on a small lake which is about as close to water as I've been for the last 21 years. I certainly enjoy reading Shipmate. Although I missed the 20th reunion, I am looking forward to attending the 2Sth reunion." Dave is in Miami, Fl. We have several retirements to report this month—Willie K I E H L , Dick DUGSHIPMATE

CAN and Bob SHULTZ. Please keep us posted on your whereabouts.

John BRICK received a note from Marilyn Hoffman. "The Naval Academy Athletic Association has informed me that a memorial chair in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium has been dedicated in memory of Capt. Robert D. Hoffman. I am most grateful that Bob was a member of the class of 1950. The many friendships that have been made will always be cherished."

Thank you, Marilyn.

I have glanced through the last issue of Shipmate to see how '50 stood in membership in the Alumni Association. It would appear that we are about par with our 35.5 percent membership. How about suggesting to classmates who aren't members that they consider joining? I am sure our address book is out of date and we could use a lot of inputs. See you next month.

Pres: Cdr. Ward W. Degroot, I I I , (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. B. 1. Meader 5609 South 5th St. Arlington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 34.5

I missed putting this item in the May issue, so will lead off with it here in June: There's a growing interest, I'm told, in some sort of Poolie Football reunion. The players term themselves the "Over-the-hill Gang" and comprise those members of the J V football team who played under Frank Foster in the late '40's. That means '48B through '51 are considered plank-owners, and Larry ("Ace") T R E A D W E L L is the '51 team representative. Wanted are suggestions for a bash in the fall—a homecoming get-together in September or what have you? Drop Ace (Capt., U S N ) a note; he is on the Staff, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, A P O New York 09055.

The March issue of Our Navy magazine featured the U S S E L PASO as "Ship of the Month" and carried an excellent likeness of her commanding officer, Capt. Bryan COMPTON. The accomplishments of this fine ship were described in glowing terms. BZ Bryan !

An Air Force hometown news release tells of LCol. Tony T H O R N E receiving the Meritorious Service Medal recently at Ent Air Force Base, Co. Tony has just retired, I understand, but have no information on where he is or what he's doing. How about a few lines on your second career, Tony ?

A n t h o n y S. Thorne

Sam J O N E S is fast becoming a Latin bloodhound par excellence, and to prove it he came up with the addresses of two of our classmates with whom I was completely out of contact: First, he tracked down Ozzie (Fourzan) MARQUEZ, who is now C O . of the Mexican Frigate CUAUHTEMOC and holds the rank of Capitan de Navio. Here's the correct name and address: Capt. Osvaldo F. Marquez, Xicotencatl 488, Vera Cruz, V.C., Mejico.

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And, second, here's the dope on Carlos Socrates T O V A R : He, too, is a Capitan de Navio and can be reached at this address: Centro Adustramiento Naval, Catia la Mar, D P P O Vargas, Venezuela, S.A. The April gathering of the First Tuesday Club (monthly class luncheon) demonstrated that the big turnout in March was not a sign of things to come. However, 21 spirited souls gathered across from Crystal City for a second go at the Hospitality House stew and some good conversation. The only new face in the crowd was Bob BRADLEY, long-time member of Aerojet General.

The site for future luncheons is somewhat in doubt at this moment, but any out-oftowner visiting Washington can get the latest information by calling me at OX 24796 at the office, or 671-6268 at home.

Well, the annual meeting of the Association of the Class of 1951, United States Naval Academy, Incorporated took place in the limbo month of May. I use that term because it is next month as I write, and last month as you read it. In any event, the offices which are open this year are the Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three board members, all of which are one-year office terms. The President and two members-at-large are five year terms, and were newly elected last year. The results of the '72 election will be published in the July.\ugust issue of Shipmate.

By now you should have received some literature from your Executive Committee explaining the rather extensive fund raising campaign now being conducted by the Alumni Association, and exhorting you to support it generously. If for any reason you have not heard about this campaign, simply drop me a line and I will send you all the dope.

To end on a very happy note, George MUELLER advises that his son has been accepted by the Naval Academy and will enter the class of '76 this summer. For the rest of us hopeful fathers for a year or two further down the pike, Bob ADLER and I are trying to arrange a father-and-son visit for 'Slers and sons for this coming August.

If you are interested, let me know.

GERT will leave his Air Wing and report to COMNAVAIRPAC Staff.

We have managed to obtain that new diploma for Jim LINK—he lost his in a fire.

Jim will return to Andrews A F B this summer.

Thomas M. TH.AWLEY has been named Commissioner of the Property Management and Disposal Service ( P M D S ) of the General Services Administration. Thawley has been Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Operations since 1969. Previously he held top positions with oil and gas pipeline companies in "Texas, Missouri and Pennsylvania. P M D S is the branch of GSA which annually disposes of more than $1 billion worth of real and personal property by transferring it to other agencies, donating it or selling it. In addition, PMDS manages the Federal system of strategic materials stockpiles, which are valued at $6 billion. Two major responsibilities Thawley will immediately assume include President Nixon's Legacy of Parks program and Project Home Run. Congratulations, Tom !

Gene AVALLONE recently attended the launching of the U S S KISKA in Pascagoula, Ms. and ran into Bill and Mary ZOBEL and Tom and Liz GOSLIN. On a trip to Seattle he had an opportunity to visit Jim and La Verne MORRISON. He also reported visiting with Pete BARRY and Eddie P A S T O R I N O recently. For your info Bill Zobel is C O . of the Seabee Unit, Tom Goslin is contracting supervisor for S U P S H I P S , Jim Morrison is in the 747 Division of Boeing, Pete Barry is with I T T in Nutley, N.J., and Ed Pastorino is President of the Florida Division of Dynamics Corp of America.

Hunt H A R D I S T Y will also be leaving his AirWing Command to become a member of NAVAIRPAC Staff.

Last month I mentioned Doug LOCKWOOD's trip to Europe but neglected to mention that he "bumped into" Hal H E S T ER while over there. Doug also mentioned having dinner with Dave (D.D.) and Joan YOUNG on a recent trip to Las Vegas, where Dave is Vice Commander of the 57th F T W Wing.

Pres: Cdr. N. F. SteIn, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Zug Zaslrow, USN As of IS March the results of Doug's inPhysical Education Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 quiry on attendance at our 20th year rePercent Members: 29 union showed 104 answers—94 affirmatives, 67 motel requirements, and 65 affirmatives Here we are 20 years later and it's gradu- on the Harbor Cruise. Return your inquiries ation 1972. We salute the class of '72. We right now—it's important for our planning. have a lot of fine memories behind us at The 16 March luncheon at the Gun Facthe Academy and in the 20 years since. Many tory had a rather sparse attendance: Zug people in this area still remember our final parade—they remind me about it every now Zastrow, Biscuit Wev, Doug C Murphy, Doug Lockwood, Jack Blanding, Ned King, and then. I assure you that '52 has represented itself well, has accomplished much John Sell, Joe Wilkinson, Toby Dykers, Al and has given those critics of 20 years ago Bress, Tom Meeks, Tom Norman, Milt Hartranft, Phil Case, Larry Hicks, Leigh something to think about. The big event for us will be our 20 year reunion celebration Ebbert, Jim Stone, Gordon Engquist, Dick on the weekend of 30 September here in An- Pohli, Jim Troutman, Dick Denfeld, J. M. Fitts, G. M. Brown, Ron Campbell, Pete napolis.

Barry and Jerry Zacharias.

So far the class of '76 will include sons of LCol. R. F. P R U E H E R , USAF, has taken Bill Zobel, Tom Meeks, Bob Caulk, Tom Bakke, Jim Stone, John Langford, Dave over as Director of Engineering and Life Sciences, European Office of Aerospace ReAckerson and Cal Champlin. I am sure there are a few more and I'll do my best to keep search in London. Carl WEBB reports his present intention to retire this summer— you up to date. doesn't know where just yet.

"CD." and Jane MARTIN and sons Dick and Steve visited the Academy in early Bob W A S H I N G T O N is with the EngiApril. " C D . " is with Oak Ridge National neering Dept. of N.Y. Telephone Co. He Laboratory at Oak Ridge, Tn. said he just completed a seven month tour Capt. Pat MacDonald now in O P N A V of 12 hours a day, six days a week, helping will s(X)n assume command of the U S S to keep the company afloat during the longSEATTLE. Capt " H i " GURNEY will be tak- est strike in history. Bob said, "I turned in my little green truck last Thursday." ing over as COMDESRON 26. "Gus" EG65

From Bob SUTLEY—"I assumed the job of Officer in Charge of Construction, Marianas on 16 July 1971. Since that time, I've also been assigned construction contract responsibility for all of the trust territories except for the Marshall Islands. Guam, Truk, Ponape, Palau, Yap and Saipan are the current spots upon which my contracts are underway. It appears to be an excellent tour for me, and I should know the middle Pacific Islands when I complete i t " Oscar ROALDI is principal of Lancaster High School in Lancaster, N.Y., and is looking for Naval Academy prospects in his area.

From John OWEN in the midwest: "I am still Vice-Pres.-Trust Officer in charge of Trust Dept. of the Baltimore Bank and Trust Co., K.C, Mo. I was recently elected to our Board of Directors. Also was elected Treasurer of the School District of Kansas City. We now have three daughters, ages 7, 5, and 2. KC has been our home since 1961 when I finished law school at Missouri University, Columbia. See you at #20."

Nick the "Greek" L I O N T A S is still at the U S A F Academy helping Ben Martin improvise methods to keep the A F Academy football team on top—and they do a pretty fine job. Navy will be after them this fall.

From Frank KOVARICK: "I am in the 2nd quarter of an 18 months defense Systems Acquisition Management Curriculum at P.G. School. LCol. Dan Alexander, USMC, finished the Navy Management curriculum in December. He's the only classmate I've seen out here. The five minute drive to school sure beats the Shirley H'way drive every day !"

Our thanks -to John J E F F R I E S , our PanAmerican World Airways 747 Captain, for a $25.00 contribution to the class fund.

Bob FEELY is a student at the UCLA law school.

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Bob Morris with the Honorable Alejandro (Alex) Melchor, Executive Secretary to President Marcos.

LCol. Wendy COSNER, now in Albuquerque, reports, "There are a few '52ers here in Albuquerque: Pat Sanchez, Carl Hilland, Jim McFeeters, Gene Marchand—I just returned from four years in the Orient— three smashing years with the family in Seoul, Korea, and a year in Vietnam. Hope to make the 20th reunion."

Bob MORRIS of NAVAIRPAC staff recently visited in Manila with classmate Alejandro (Alex) MELCHOR, who is Executive Secretary to President Marcos of the Philippines.

Class President "Red" STEIN's spring party was a huge success and he's planning a 20th year reunion for California classmates in June. Anyone interested. Red's address is: COMSUBDIV 31, F P O

San

Francisco,

CA

96601. Here's Red's letter: "The Southern California '52 class party on 25 March was a rousing success with 24

couples attending. We started with cocktails at the Ballast Tank Officers' Club, then a buffet dinner in the cabin mess of USS SPERRY and finally back to the Ballast Tank for more conversation.

"Some of the interesting people news of the night included the following: Don Bell and Verne Smith discovered that they're working for the same organization in the same location and didn't realize it; we learned that three of our group have recently married and are still on their honeymoon—Al and Geri Enderle, Dick and Joyce Dietz, and Jack and Marilyn McKinley; Lonnie Stein and Billie Ruth Drake discovered that their mothers live on the same street a few blocks from each other in Birmingham, Al. "I got a commitment from Dick Berg and Bob Costigan to lead and organize a permanent S. California '52 organization. This will give the class a known point of contact when coming into the area, and also a responsive source of information for class news in Shipmate. We hope to have more people involved on a permanent basis all along the west coast, and I imagine with retirement a real possibility for an increasing number of classmates. Southern California could rival Washington for class activity.

"This brings up the next point of interest.

It was decided that classmates in the area would celebrate our 20th anniversary on 10 June. At this writing it hasn't been decided where we will hold the party, but we're looking forward to a real first class show and a full turnout.

"It was a great thrill to see friends meet that hadn't seen each other since graduation; and reflecting on the party after everyone left the club, it was a very warm and informal evening with a minimum of 'shojp talk.' Everyone was interested in what other people were doing. Another thing that was apparent to me was a noticeable change in

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attitude in all the fellas regardless of their civilian or military status. Everyone seemed relaxed, confident and not the least bit uptight about the future. As the 20th anniversary approaches, a growing sense in independence and re-shaping of values are traits becoming more and more apparent and real in those guys who threw their hats in the air 20 summers ago.

"Those who attended the party were: Pete and Barbara Stark, Ken and Maria Price, Dick and Joyce Dietz, Tom and Mary Lou Luckett, Ernie and Liz Schultz, Don and Dottie Bell, Jack and Billie Mitchell, Verne and Sally Smith, Art and Pat Knowles, Al and Geri Enderle, Mike and Vi Quartararo, Bob and Jan Costigan, 'Fox Charlie' and Holly Johnson, Bob Morris and Sandy McPeek, Doug and El Payne, Bill and Billie Ruth Drake, Corky and Jetta Lenox, Dave and Lorraine May, Frank and Nancy Hannegan, Jack and Marilyn McKinley, Bill and Dru Dunn, Dick and Marilyn Berg, Dick and Bonnie Hunt, 'Red' and Donnie Stein.

"I might add that there isn't a gal in the list above that couldn't be the color girl this coming June week. They were beautiful and we're proud of each and everyone of them."

From Jack O ' C O N N E L L : "Left submarine warfare division in O P N A V in Feb. '71 and took command

of

SUBDIV 41 in

Charleston in Mar. '71. Enjoying the command and Charleston very much. Expect to come back to Washington area about August. Looking forward to homecoming but not the high Washington cost of living. Jim Organ is Chief Staff Officer for SUBRON Four and between us we managed to form part of the Navy rooting section for the Navy-GA Tech game last fall."

From Capt. Jack R I C H A R D : "Since arriving in Washington in February of last year have been very busy. Since last September I have been detailed to the Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention, in the Executive Office of the President.

Have had a most challenging and enlightening job assisting in the efforts to put together a national offensive to turn around the growing epidemic of drug abuse."

LCol. John A. H A A R E N , USAF, is presently assigned to Western Test Range at Vandenberg A F B as Chief of the Development Plans Division. His last assignment was in Taiwan with a C-130 tactical airlift Wing as X.O. and Vice Wing Commander.

Roger J O H N S O N is also at Vandenberg.

From County Commissioner Eddie P A LUSO (Congrats, Eddie) : "In answer to your query—yes, I was elected and sworn in on Jan. 3rd as the new Washington County Commissioner. Looking forward to seeing you and the 'Rinky Dinks' at homecoming !"

Jim P A T T E R S O N and his wife were by for a visit at the Academy in early April.

They are located in Canton, Oh. where Jim is with the Timken Co. My apologies to them as I misplaced my notes concerning the details of their visit here.

That's it for this time—I've got more for next time and promise you a more detailed run-down on some of the '52ers who attended Red's party.

See you on the West Coast.

Zug.

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Pres: Maj. Clyde D. Dean, USIVIC Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN OSD/ARPA R and 0 Center APO San Francisco, CA 96346 Corr. Sec'y, IVIr. John E. Wells 810 Monroe, Apt. T-3 Annapolis, MD 21403

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Ahoy and Greetings from Chesapeake's most fabulous littoral drift where Worden's tender outcropping of grass feels again the trauma of marching Middle feet. Poetic ?

Yes, but spring is cold in Maryland.

The teacup wasn't at all empty this month but your corresponding secretary owes a word of apology to Ed T I P S H U S who penned a very welcome and informative letter only to have it fall prey to the "misplacement fairy" who visits this desk all too often these days. Ed's well, sends his best to you and asks that we all pause to remember '54's valiant members on the P O W / M I A Honor Roll in Bancroft Hall. It's truly a noble thought and these unfortunate classmates, as indeed do all these brave men, stand undoubtedly in need of our prayers from a grateful class. Let's vow never to forget the gift which they in quiet dignity gave and are yet giving. Thanks, Ed, for reminding.

Welcome word comes that Wayne FRYE has assumed command of the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Udow Royal Thai AFB, Thailand.

Andrew SCHULTZ, currently a C-7 Caribou pilot with the 516th Tactical Airlift Wing, Dyess AFB, Tx, is participating in the giant joint services exercises "Giant Hand" with the U.S. Readiness Command at Fort Hood.

A d m . Bernard A . C l a r e y a n d C d r . A l f r e d S. McLaren.

was presented for outstanding meritorious service as the Procurement, Marine Corps Appropriation Manager, G-4 Division, Headquarters, USMC from 3 July 1967 to 26 June 1970. Fred and Sue are now living in Stuttgart, Germany while Fred serves on the staff Headquarters European Command.

Cdr. R. S. Olson was awarded the Legion of Merit for, a special project with the Naval Security Group. RAdm. C. G. Phillips, Commander U.S. Naval Security Group, made the presentation in ceremonies in Washington. Ross and Betty have departed Washington for sunny California where Ross will take command of the Naval Security Group Activity, Slaggs Island, Sonoma, Ca.

Pres: Cdr. Otto A. ZIpf, USN Sec'y, Cdr. B. A. White, USN 4804 Kingston Dr. Annandale, VA 22152 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Charles F. Gerhan, Jr., USN Chairman, Aerospace Engineering Dept.

USNA Annapolis, MD 21402

Duty on board the USS

Dark Ages '72 in the Washington area was lighted by a festive reception and dinner NAVCOMSTA Officers'

Club on the

evening of 25 March. Dick and Joan MORGAN again hosted this, the second annual such affair. In attendance were over 50 classmates and wives, including out-of-towners Don and Millie AVEN and Jim BOWEN. Congratulations to Scott McLAREN, Ross OLSON and Fred TOLLESON. Cdr. Alfred S. McLaren, commanding officer of USS QuEENFiSH, was awarded the Distinguished Service medal, the highest military award given during peace time, by Adm. Bernard A. Clarey, CINCPACFLT, in

ceremonies aboard Subase, Pearl Harbor in February. Scott, twice a recipient of the Legion of Merit, was cited for meritorious service to the United States in a duty clearly above that normally expected. Adm. Clarey commented that Cdr. McLaren is a "direct reflection" of the highest degree of professional competence that every Fleet and Force Commander looks for in a man to "skipper" their ships.

LCol. Frederic L. Tolleson was recently awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Medal. The Silver Star was awarded for gallantry while serving as an airborne coordinator for the Vietnamese Marine Division during March 1971. The Bronze Star with the Combat "V" was awarded for meritorious service from December 1970 to September 1971 while serving as Senior Advisor to Brigade 147, Vietnamese Marine Corps. The latter award 68

David Teachout

In April 1965 Cdr. Teachout began a brief tour with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 41.

September 1965 called for another transfer, this time to Air Antisubmarine Squadron 37.

Percent Members: 22

at the

Cdr. David S. T E A C H O U T has relieved Cdr. Donald D. BLOOM as Commanding Officer of Training Squadron 31, located at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Tx. He has been the Executive Officer of the squadron since June of 1971.

After graduation from the Naval Academy Cdr. Teachout was sent to flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1957. His first tour of duty as an aviator was with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 21 where he served from December 1957 to April 1960. He was then transferred to Air Antisubmarine Squadron 29. In June of 1961 Cdr. Teachout was assigned to the Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, Ca. where he studied Engineering Electronics.

Upon completion of his studies in Monterey he went to the Bureau of Weapons as an electrical engineer where he monitored electrical problems associated with the P-2, P-3, and A-7 aircraft.

RAdm. C . G . P h i l l i p s a n d C d r . R. S. Olson

New arrivals to the Washington area are Jim and Lois STEVENS, Bob and Bettie COULTER, Don and Jinny CONNER, Ed and Joan WARDWELL. Ed recently returned to Washington to open his own company. Seaward Inc., a firm concerned with marine salvage and ocean engineering.

The class of 1955 extends condolences to the family of Jim SNOW who died 18 March in San Diego, Ca. Those who knew Jim knew his keen sense of personal honor and devotion to duty, the Navy, and his country. A loyal and good shipmate, and a man who loved life, he possessed a great strength of character. His noble integrity earned him the respect of his fellowmen. His friends are better that he touched them along the way. (See "Last Call" for details.)

REMEMBER OUR POW/MIAs Some beginning their eighth year in captivity.

TICONDEROGA be-

ginning in October 1967 as Hangar Deck Officer, Flight Deck Officer, and Aircraft Handling Officer was next. In January 1970 he reported to the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Va. as a student. Then in July 1970 he reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Air Advanced Training at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Tx. Cdr. Teachout holds the following campaign and service medals: Air Medal ( 3 ) , Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat "V," Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (1 star), Vietnam Service Medal (4 stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

Cdr. Teachout is married to the former Mary M. McColI of Geneva, Oh. They are residing at the Naval Air Station with their four sons: David, Douglas, Duane, and Derek.

Tom LANGLEY has been awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for meritorious service with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam. During his tour with MACV Tom was also awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" and two Joint Service Commendation Medals. In addition, he was awarded the Honor Medal First Class by the Vietnamese Joint General Staff and the K H M E R Republic National Defense Medal, Division Level by the Cambodian Military Headquarters. Congratulations, Tom, for a very distinguished and rewarding tour.

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Received the following note from George B I L E S : " '56 is well represented here in Charleston. There are some half a dozen classmates in and out of here, including Chris Stefanou, Ross Hatch, and Jack Apple. In my own case, last year I formed, along with three other partners, an importing firm called 'Commanders Four,' which imports nautical 'objects of art.' Anyone want to buy ships' wheels and lanterns? Also, I try to keep my Ph.D. warm by teaching business administration courses in the evening program at the College of Charleston. I regret seeing my tour as a Division Commander coming to an end, particularly in view of the prospects of Sloan and I making the inevitable migration to the D. C. area sometime this summer." Thanks for the note, George, and continued success.

Pres: Cdr. H. M. S. Gimber, USN Corr. Secy, Cdr U. R. Lamay, USN P.O. Box 885, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Percent Members: 27

LEST WE FORGET Cdr. John D. BURNS, USN, P O W 4 Oct. 1966 Maj. Herbert DOBY, USAF, MIA 4 Feb. 1967 Cdr. Richard D. H A R T M A N , USN, POW 18 July 1967 Cdr. Leo G. H Y A T T , USN, P O W 13 Aug 1967 Cdr. John D. PEACE, USN, MIA 31 Dec. 1967 WASHINGTON AREA N E W S The first of the recently instituted monthly luncheons, on 14 March at Boiling AFB, had a rather meager turnout in numbers, but the 34 present contributed rather energetically to discussion on the main items of class business which were brought forth.

First, our P O W / M I A classmates; second, a 30 July outing for couples on the C and 0 canal; third, the inordinately high selection passover percentage experienced by our USN members due to the break-in of an exceptionally high rate of deep-selection from later year groups; fourth, should we as a classs group combine our monthly luncheon with that of the Washington Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association?; fifth, what can be done to further enhance our biggest social outing—the homecoming party, particularly for out-of-area members?

My own limited time this month precludes anything more than a mention in this month's column, but many fine thoughts were expressed on each of these topics.

The next luncheon, 13 June, will be held at Boiling. No luncheons are planned for July and August.

HEARD FROM A N D S E E N Although it is no longer timely, you may get somewhat the same charge as those of us at the luncheon did at the following from Mike G I A M B A T T I S T A : "Dear Sir, This is to advise you that I will be in the Washington area during the period 18 to 20 March 1972 at the following address: C/O Adm. F. D. Giambattista, 3702 Quaint Acres Circle, Falls Church, VA 22041. Telephone: 256-7231.

"All friends and acquaintances wishing to make contact please telephone the above where details of my exact schedule are available. Very truly yours, / s / M. D. Giambattista."

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Marty K U H N E M A N is back in the Quonset Point area (HS-1). Marty says he sees Russ B L A T T and Lew F I S H E R occasionally.

Chmn. Exec. Com.: Geoffrey Cant Sec'y, LCdr. Martin Finerty, USN P.O. Box 1692, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 26

H o w ' b o u t those plates?

updated San Diego roster, Dale HOLLABAUGH provided some news, portions of which follow: Wayne SMILEY is Western Regional Sales Manager for Sabreliner and invites any of our classmates who have a spare million or so to contact him. Completion of a sale precluded Wayne and Sylvia from attending the 10 March class cocktail party at the Admiral Kidd Club which about 16 members and wives attended. Roster shows 36 classmates in the San Diego area. A temporary addition to the area list were Pete and Joan N E U M A N who spent six daj's with Dale and Nada.

Notice was received of Jimmie MOORE's change-of-command on Friday, 5 May at Key West. Jim relinquished command of the submarine USS ODAX. There was no indication of his next duty station.

During a brief trip to USS COMPASS I S LAND in late March, I encountered Bruce T H O M A S who will shortly be completing his tour aboard that ship and reporting into the Washington area for duty.

MOVREPTS Cdr. William S. SMITH, Jr. to Navy Section MAAG, A P O New York 09159.

Cdr. Wilson R. W H I T M I R E to 6935 Essex Ave., Springfield, VA 22150.

Maj. Robert L. ALBERTSON, USAF, to International Relations Branch, Headquarters, USAF, Washington, D.C.

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Pres: Cdr. John Polndexter, USN Sec'y, LCdr Bob Harshberger, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 26.5

As of the submission deadline for this column, the "spring fling" is still two weeks away, so a complete report on the "happenings" will have to await the next issue. The returns from our spring mailing are still pouring in and the response to our appeal for contributions to the memorial chair fund is encouraging. I'll give a full report on the fund when all returns are in.

Several classmates have enclosed brief notes with their dues, to bring friends up to date on their whereabouts.

Jim HOCKER is stationed in Saigon but will leave there in August. Jim says that he has seen quite a few classmates in the area including Harry H U R S T , Howey PABST, Ole OLESON and Walt CANTRELL. Fred ROSENBERG finished night law school last year and is practicing law in Nashville, Tn. with the firm of Dale and Dedman. Fred's letter included an invitation to any classmate coming to or through Music City U.S.A., to stop and visit. Fred is a bachelor, but has plenty of room for guests.

Hugh PALMER has recently been appointed Superintendent of the Hot Roll Processing Department of Armco Steel Corporation in Middletown, Ohio.

Pres: Mr. Henry A. Lawlnsky Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez 619 W. 37th St., Austin, TX 78705 Percent Members: 30

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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

The first holiday of the summer season is upon us and preparations are proceeding for our homecoming weekend in four months.

Almost 100 classmates have responded affirmatively to our flyer indicating their intentions to be in Annapolis for the festivities. If you haven't replied yet, please do so immediately since we will have to know the exact total of attendees for meal and financial arrangements. I've noticed that many classmates in the Washington area have not sent in their reservation form. This is necessary even though you do not plan to seek accommodations at the Ramada Inn. Before you receive the next issue of Shipmate (July-August) another flyer will have reached you with detailed information concerning costs and scheduled, events.

Our first bit of news this month comes from Vietnam where Paul CHAPLA is serving as resident officer in charge of construction in the IV Corps military region.

The job involves construction contract administration responsibility for roads, bridges, waterfronts and troop facilities. Paul finishes this 18-month tour and reports to the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk for duty under instruction. Other tours have taken him to Washington, San Francisco, Yokosuka, Minneapolis and Great Lakes. Paul holds a Master's in Civil Engineering and is a hard case bachelor type.

My old snake ranch partner from the summer of '62 (everyone has a summer of '62), Bob BATES, writes that he is on his way to Key West for a two-year tour with VX-1. His wife Elaise and two children are looking forward to the warm climate. Bob's other tours included flight training, VP-5 in Jacksonville, Monterey where he earned a Master's in Aeronautical Engineering, and the USS CONSTELLATION with two deployments to Vietnam. Bob just finished refresher training in the P-3 at Pax River and was preparing to pick up the family in San Diego and truck it to Key West.

Joe H A N Z E L has had an interesting tour pattern. After three years aboard USS GRENADIER and almost two as a flag lieutenant on a subflot he left the Navy for a 26-month stint in the civilian world as an engineer and then as a registered representative of an investment banking firm. He returned to the Navy to be selected for LCdr. and went aboard USS MARSHALL as N A V / O P S making patrols out of Holy Loch. He is now in Washington working in 69

the weapons systems evaluation branch of the special projects office.

BITS AND P I E C E S Jack O'BRIEN is flying for Western Airlines out of California and is affiliated with a Reserve P-2 Squadron at Pt. Mugu. Jim AGAMAITE is a "sand crab" at NATC Pax River working as a computer systems analyst. Jim and wife have five children and enjoy the nonrotation pattern of civilian life.

Jerry MUNGER and wife Dianne are living near Chicago where since '68 Jerry has been flying the friendly skies of United.

After a five-year tour in nuclear boats and a Harvard MBA, Marty GOLDSBOROUGH is located in Baltimore, Md., where he is corporate secretary of Ellicott Machine Corp., the world's largest manufacturer of dredges. Henry and Marilyn H O W E are living in Anchorage, Al. where Henry works as a civil engineer. After a year each in Europe and North Africa, Alaska seems tame although he still plays chess like his USNA championship days and they go skiing every weekend on the steep slopes of Mt. Aleyaska.

Our old friend Tom HITCHCOCK writes from Southern California that he is flying for Western Airlines and is also affiliated with a Reserve P-2 Squadron at Pt. Mugu. Tom says there is a movement afoot to have a West Coast '62 reunion in San Francisco on 3 June 1972. I don't know if this article will reach the class before that date but if it does information can be obtained from Larry SENN (408) 268-3071 or Tom and Laurel HITCHCOCK at (213) 790-7186. If you miss the weekend Tom says all alums are welcome at his house when passing through.

A 1962 class pin, inscribed with the initials J A H MAT on the back, has been found in Baltimore. If the owner will contact the finder, Mrs. Anna M. Lintz, she will be happy to return it. Her address is 1911 Hillenwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21239.

The Alumni Association is again conducting its annual drive for membership. Our class presently has 30 per cent of us registered as members. It's quick and painless to join. Let's strive for 10 per cent by our homecoming in September. Please write me or the Alumni Association in Annapolis for information and the application form.

This Memorial Day weekend is an excellent time to publicly remember our brave POW's and pray for their swift return home.

Whenever you have the opportunity, strike home the theme that they should be released by their captors as we have done unto them.

Pres: Lt. Joe Bustamente, USN Sec'y, Mr. Ell Dablch 543 Manor Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 Percent Members: 27.5

We had a class meeting 25 March to discuss homecoming 1972 and 1973. This year's reunion will probably be held at the Academy O'Club. Nothing definite yet but as soon as I have the information, we will put the news in Shipmate. For our ten year reunion, we are gradually getting into gear. The company representatives will have a list of classmates and personal history form in their hands within the next month. I will also have a letter outlining our plans to the company representatives. We are trying to put together a complete weekend package for our ten year reunion. We plan to arrange for a block of rooms (approximately 100), transportation, and food for the weekend. The cost would include a motel room 70

for Friday and Saturday night, Friday homecoming dinner, Saturday breakfast, box lunch, football tickets, 1963 class dinner and Sunday breakfast. When we finish our homework and get a dollar figure, I will pass the word.

Here in the Annapolis area we are starting to run out of active duty officers. We hope officers in the Washington area will take a more active part in our class.

Received a note from Ron T E R W I L LIGER. Ron is having no success in getting a handle on a directory for 15th Company.

Ron, Patricia and girls just moved into their new home on Sea Pines Plantation. His new address is: 212 Heritage Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Ron is Treasurer of Sea Pines Company. He would appreciate receiving the addresses of all his companymates.

Tim COOK will graduate from G.W.U. Law School 4 June and will begin work with the Justice Dept. Right now, he and Sandy are house hunting in northern Virginia. Tim would also appreciate hearing from his companymates (20th Co.). His present address is 761 North Van Dorn St., -Alexandria, VA 22304.

Pres: Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, Lt. James S. Baumslark, 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

Pres: Lt. Pal Donelly, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USN U. S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 24

Received a letter from Dave BELL who reports we have over a dozen '65ers flying for Eastern Airlines. Flying out of New York are Dave, Joe DIETCH, Jim DENICOLA, Jim SAVARD, Dave H U N T E R , Pat P H I L B I N and Dick SELLMAN. Working out of Miami are Steve McDONALD, Furman THOMAS, Bill BYRD and Skip YACHANIN. Larry LEOVIC is based out of Atlanta and Skip ORR out of Boston. The families of Skip and Roger STAUBACH recently shared a weekend in Orlando at the new Disney World. Two more classmates are in Eastern Airlines training pipe-line: Pat VARRIANO and Lynn W I L L I A M S started classes last March in Miami. If any of you are flying Eastern, check for a '65 "rep" in the cockpit.

Stave ALLMAN has reported in to the USS SCAMP, homeported in San Diego, and is looking forward to doing some sailing in the Pacific. While back east he saw Les JACOBI in New London. Les is in the USS

Pres: Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 3920 Ingraham St. # 3 1 3 San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 23

I just received word that Tony BROOMALL has joined the Trane Company's Commercial Air Conditioning Division Sales Office in Los Angeles, Ca. Prior to receiving his assignment, Tony completed the Trane graduate engineer training program. Tony and his family are residing in Los Angeles.

Tony Broomoll

Also out in L.A. is Gary ZOPF. Gary was in San Diego a few weeks ago and called to say hello. He's completing his Master's in Business Administration at the U. of Southern California. He should complete the program in January and hopes to land a job in Los Angeles. Gary reports that Jerry P A R S O N E A U L T is married and living in the beach area of Los Angeles. Jerry and his wife announced the arrival of their second not too long ago. Rich MOELLER is stationed at the Marine Barracks at Lemoore Naval Air Station. George KLEIN is the CO of an A T F out of San Diego, and Gary stopped by to say hello to him while in town.

Incidentally, Gary would like his old 28th company roommate, Howie TROD.AHL, to announce his whereabouts ; report in, Moth I David MOSIER has been promoted by Carolina Power and Light Co. to senior staff engineer in the special services department.

He says that is not the same as Navy special services, in case you're wondering. Dave joined them in 1971 as a senior engineer at the Robinson Nuclear Plant near Hartsville, S.C.

David A. Mosier, Jr.

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Lee MAGER has just reported in to the Postgraduate School. Lee was the Senior Advisor, River Assault Group 32 based in Hue, South Vietnam. Here he is in the Ordnance Engineering Program.

I will be (finally) heading back to sea.. . . my orders are in as CO, USS LIPAN, homeported in San Diego. A new election of class officers is being contemplated. Further details in the next issue. Drop us a line I

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Back in the New England area, Noah SEXTON writes that he accepted a position of Asst. Director of Maintenance for Old Colony Trans. Co. in Dartmouth, Ma. Noah and Mary are expecting their second to join daughter, Laurie, who is now four, sometime in the fall. Their address is 3595 Post Rd., Warwick, Rl 02886.

Buster S H E L T O N writes from the midEast to report that duty is good on the COMIDEASTFOR Staff homeported in Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf. Buster and Donna and their son Lane are living in Bahrain and SHIPMATE

enjoying their tour. Their address is Naval Control of Shipping Office, P.O. Box 116.

FPO NY 09526.

Sam LINCOLN deployed last month in the USS PIEDMONT. Sam is supply officer and looking forward to shore duty vi'hen the ship returns from WestPac in the fall.

The word is that Gino P A R C H I N S K I went back to the books for awhile and received his MBA from Boston Univ. and is working in the Boston area.

Congratulations to Gene and Renate HOLLER on the birth of their daughter, Claudia Renate, in Charleston on 5 April.

The Hollers also have a son. Christian, who is four.

That's about all for this month. Keep the letters coming and have a nice summer.

Pres: Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, Capt. Edward H. Mills, USMC U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Charles H. Jeffries, I I , CEC, USN Code 403 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Philadelphia, PA 19112 Percent Members: 27.5

We had a very successful dinner party in Monterey in March at which at least 80 classmates and wives had cocktails and dinner at the NPGS Officers' Club.

John SCOTT stopped for the party on his way from Vietnam to D.C. where he will be an enlisted men's detailer. Rich ARMITAGE was also at the party.

There are several new classmates starting classes at NPGS this spring including Chris GATES, Doug L I N D Q U I S T , Dave POPE, Dana McCARTHY, Rich BRYDGES, Gary HODAK, and Rich F I E L D .

John SHELDON and Rich MEADE have both received their Master's degrees and headed for Destroyer School.

Don ROESH and Dale H E E L Y were in Monterey attending Aviation Safety School.

Bill and Joan G A F F N E Y had a girl in March. Dick and Chris SCOTT had a boy in March.

Carl DOBSON has orders to the Naval Hospital at Balboa Park in San Diego for June through August. He said he really enjoys Med School.

Jim COTTINGHAM is working for Electronic Data Systems in San Francisco with Bill NELSON. Steve CASE is working with the Power and Industrial Division of the Bechtel Corporation in San Francisco.

Al THORNTON is working for Westinghouse, in Ohio I think.

Bob MOELLER is Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Vietnam ; Bob received his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford last year.

Don McKEE and Jim McNEECE were on the cover of the May issue of Car & Driver magazine with their wives Barb and Pat. Since the photo was taken, Jim went to Japan, but Don is still stationed at El Toro.

Ron and Mary Jane J O H N S O N and their son and daughter are living in Oxon Hill, Md. Ron is attending the Defense Intelligence School through May. Bob ALLEN is Engineering Officer in JOE P . KENNEDY while he, Linda and the two girls are living in Middletown, R.I. Dave and Sandy T A T E have two boys and live in Virginia Beach. Dave is assigned to an L S D .

John and Beth DAVISON were married in July 1970 in Minnesota and he is now flying for RVAH-7 deployed in KITTY

Engineer, just returned to San Diego in CHEVALIER. Bill was in the Cubi Pt. " O " Club and ran across Jim CULLEN, who was flying OV-lO's with the Black Ponies in the Delta. Bob C H A W S H A W is also incountry near Saigon.

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Moving Eastward it seems I goofed, Ed and Sally MADDEN's new son, Edwin Randolph, was born 11 December. Proud Papa was due back in late April from a cruise in INTREPID. Hank and Barbara S C H M I D T should be in Virginia Beach now where he's in VA-42. They've seen several classmates as reported last month, and also sent word that Tom and Jane W E S T had orders to Roosevelt Roads, PR. Should be good for them, as Janie's parents live on St. Thomas.

Pete T H O M P S O N is also deployed in KITTY HAWK. Penny and their daughters are living in Pittsburgh while Pete is deployed.

Ray and Patty ROLL had their third son last November. Ray is assigned to MCRTC in Chicago working with the reserves.

Tom C H R I S T O P H E R is an instructor in the prototype at Windsor Locks, Ct. John and Jackie SCALZO live in South Weymouth while John is going to M I T .

Bill and Sue E V A N S are living in Gales Ferry, Ct. Bill is in ARCHERFISH. Doug OGDEN is going to the Columbia Law School. Larry J O H N S O N is flying for VP-44 out of P A X river.

Chuck J E F F R I E S is going to write our class column while I work on my thesis so please send any news to him at the above address.

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Pres: Lt. Dennis C. Blair, USN ^^'^'*' '-'• "• M i ^ l l f l l Brown, I I I 20 Georgia Ave., North Kingstown, Rl 02852 Percent Members: 25

Almost missed this month due to the wanderings of the SARATOGA, but there is some news to be had. Bill T I R R E L L wrote from WestPac where he is currently deployed as Ops aboard JOHN R . CRAIG, along with Larry GRAY as Weps. Larry and Donna had their second son, Jarrod, back in November, while Jan and Bill had their second child, this time a boy. Bill Jr., in January.

The ship was due back to San Diego in late April after a quick stop in Melbourne en route. Bill saw Dick BURNS flying F-4's, Steve H A N N I F I N in A-7's, and Eric K I R K P A T R I C K as Ass't. First Lt., all aboard the CORAL SEA. Steve A R L E T T is Chief Engineer aboard HAMMER over in WestPac, and Ray SCHAUBEL, also Chief

WestPac fliers include Mike COATES in A-7's aboard KITTY HAWK, Charlie F O N T Z and Ted DOOLIN flying H-46's from the CAMDEN, and Mike BOYCE, a chopper pilot in the CONNIE. T . V. P A R R Y is now instructing at F A A W T C in San Diego. Bob and Mary G R I F F E N are in San Diego where Bob is Weps in the LYNDE M C CoRMicK. Also Rich CURTIS is Ops in LOCKWOOD and Lee P I T M A N is Weps in ALBERT DAVID, both in the Far East. Bill DOWNING, please contact him through the ship at F P O San Francisco 96601.

In Quonset, deployments have kept us busy and the future is unclear at present due to the squadron being split. I did see Jay GILMARTIN who is in VXE-6, along with Mike RILEY and Al COSTLOW. They returned from a deployment to the ice. Also Tom COMER stopped in for a quick visit with us, having recently returned from Vietnam. We swapped lies and he seemed glad to be back and looking forward to Destroyer School in Newport. I cannot promise where I'll be in the near future, but if any of you get up Quonset way, Sandy and I keep the welcome mat out. Please send all letters to our home address.

Pres: Lt. William 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

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Pres: Ens. Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y: Ens. Fred Hall, USN USS INCHON (LPH 12) FPO New York 09501 Percent Members: 41

Pres: Ens. Michael E. McCuddIn, USN Sec'y, Theodore A. Hermellng, Jr., USN Surfway, Apt. 45 Mor Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 41

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS In the interest of timely chapter reporting, chapter secretaries are requested to forward their material tvith as little delay as possible. Copy received after the 15th of the month misses the issue then i preparation and may not reach the reader until two months or more later.

AKRON-CANTON Mr. E. L. Coen 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E. Masslllon, OH 44646

ANNAPOUS Lt. David C. Wynne, USN 4 C Sellers Rd., Arundel Estates Annapolis, MD 21402

BALTIMORE Mr. W. Beverly Bristor 600 Hastings Rd. Towson, MD 21204

BOSTON ALBUQUERQUE Mr. Manuel P. Sanchez 1805 Lafayette Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106

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ATLANTA Capt. Roger Carlquist, USN CO, NAS, Marietta, GA 30060

Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Noon—2nd Tuesday Charlestown 0' Club

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BREMERTON LCdr. Warren A. Chase, USN (Ret.) 553 Juniper Bremerton, WA 98310

BUFFALO Mr. W i l l i a m Ciesia 81 Hilton Or. Kenmore, NY 14217

CARACAS M a j . Angelo Fernandez, USMC USNAVSEC, USMILGP c/o U. S. Embassy APO, New York 09893 1230—1st Thursday Club 2 0 0

CHARLESTON, S. C. Lt. C. G. Mendenhall, I I I , USN 21 Archdale S t .

Charleston, SC 29401

CHICAGO Mr. James W . Glllman 316 Sheridan S t .

Forest Park, IL 60466 1900—1st Friday Naval Armory

Littlefield '60, Angelo Karampelas '60, Wayne Vinji '60, and John Brinser '66.

CORONADO Mr. W i l l i a m H. Krumrei 5561 Fontaine S t .

San Diego, CA 92120 1800—2nd Tuesday North Island 0 ' Club

DETROIT RAdm. L. J . JacobI, USNR (Ret.) 729 Fisher Rd. Grosse Pointe, M l 48230

EUROPEAN Mr. Lawrence A. Novak Verson Europa, S.A. 5 1 , Ruede la Villette Charleroi, Belgium

FLORIDA SPACE COAST Cdr. J . I . HIghtower, (SC) USN (Ret.) 1010 N. FiskeBlvd.

Apt. 23 Cocoa, FL 32922 1200—3rd Saturday Varies

HOUSTON CINCINNATI Mr. Robert E. Reld 102 Burns Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215

CLEVELAND Mr. John E. Hollis 2396 Demington Dr. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

COLORADO Mr. Ernest B. Granville 5245 E. 11 iff Ave. Denver, CO 80222

COLUMBIA Contact: RAdm. Wm. L. Anderson, USN (Ret.) Rt. 1 , Box44C Chapin, SC 29036 Inactive

COLUMBUS Mr. L. Deke Lang 358 W . Cassady Ave. Columbus, OH 43209

CONNECTICUT Lt. Jay Noel Whiting, USN Curiosity Lane Essex, CT 06426 Quarterly Varies in different parts of the state

Col. William E. Ford, USMC (Ret.) 3600 Montrose Blvd.

Houston, TX 77006 Capt. L. N. Smith, USN (Ret.) 6304 Briar Rose Drive Houston, TX 77006 1130—1st Tuesday Texas state Hotel

HUNTSVILLE Cdr. Russell Croft, USN (Ret.) 8008 Allison Dr., S . E .

Huntsville, AL 35802

INDIANAPOLIS Mr. Richard Childress 7344 Avalon Trails Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250

The March meeting was held on St. Patrick's day at Heslar Naval Armory Mess and was preceded by cocktails and dinner.

John and Lilyan Carlson were the hosts and provided the table decorations in keeping with the festive theme of the day.

John Carlson introduced the guest speaker.

Armando Diaz, who spoke on the threat of Castro and communism in the western world.

In addition, Mr. Diaz's wife, Millie, attended and Carlos and Luz Alayon provided some Cuban guitar music and singing from the happy days when they were in their homeland.

The Knapps' daughter and son-in-law, Mick and Jean Andrews '62, were guests.

Mick had returned from Vietnam the day prior to our meeting and shared some interesting observations and comments on his last tour. They will be proceeding shortly to their next duty station in Stuttgart, Germany.

Members in attendance at the meeting were: John and Lilyan Carlston '38, Rick and Mary Lou Childress '54, Bill and Alyce Coffin, Fritz and Bee Graf '26, Elton and Vera Knapp '38, Bob and Betty McMurray '22, Bill and Jenny Morrison '35, Joe and Marcia Paull '58, Ed and Ruth Schock '40, Charlie and Dottie Steel '54, Bill and Dottie Ullrich '44, and Bill and Sheila Ward '35.

The Connecticut Chapter held its spring meeting and annual election of officers on 7 April at the Hartford Hilton. The speaker was member Raymond N. Fitzgerald, LCdr., USNR, '60. He is a Blue and Gold Affiliate and spoke on the subject, "Selecting the Class of '76."

George W. Lautrup '34, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the following slate which was elected: President, Robert R. "Brick' Brafford '42; Vice-President, Neal Almgren '39; Secretary-Treasurer, Jay N. Whiting '63; and Local Trustee, Jack M. Seymour '35. This slate relieved outgoing Jack M. Seymour, "Brick" Brafford, L. Blaine Libbey '40, and Richard B. Laning '40.

JACKSONVILLE Others present included: Ralph Shepherd Mr. Richard K. Gaines, Jr. '22, Jack Schrefer '25, Richard S. Burr '26, P. 0. Box 2 1 , Ortega Station Jacksonville, FL 32210 Bill Pryor '26, Robert Ramsbotham '29, 1st Thursday, Sept.-June Sneed Schmidt '37, Herb Mandel '38, Fred Tucker '39, Phil Glennon '40, Dan Donovan At the February meeting of the Jackson'53, Dave North '57, Chet Grocki '58, Jim ville chapter, Adm. Robert B. Baldwin '45, 72

COMCARDIV 6, spoke to us on the topic of

"The Sixth Fleet and the Russian Threat in the Mediterranean." It brought our membership up to date on a most important part of our Naval activity.

The March guest speaker was Capt. M. O. Muncie who spoke on "Women and the NROTC Program." Jacksonville University has, as you most likely know, been chosen for the pilot program of women NROTC students. The March meeting was, coincidentally, ladies night!

KANSAS CITY LCdr. John Owen, USNR-R 821 W . 54th Ter. Kansas City, MO 64112

KITTYHAWK Mr. J . W . Gallagher 294 Cherry Dr. Centervllle, OH 45459 Monthly, days vary 0 ' Club, Wright-Patterson

Special guest for the March luncheon was Capt. Bill Busik '43 who was named Executive Director of the Alumni Association last summer. Capt. Busik has been visiting various alumni chapters throughout the country. His enthusiasm and innovative thinking should certainly be an asset to the national organization.

Attendees were: A. W. Knisley '21, C. Kuhn '37, RAdm. G. Whiteside '38, Capt. W. Busik '43, W. J. Laubendorfer '48, B. Shepherd '49, L. Lang '49, J. Barry '50, Col. R. Lessig '51, Col. L. Skantze '52, Col. R. Saxer '52, LCol. W. Studebaker '52, LCol. J. Sturges 'S3, LCol. D. Carroll '53, D. Baker '53, LCol. C. Cole '53, LCol. J. Gurski '53, Maj. E. Vigee (visitor on T D Y ) , LCol. M. Nassr '54, LCol. W. Thurman '54, L Col. R. Binish '55, Maj. J. Forbrick '56, Maj. E. Denezza '56, J. Gallagher '57, Maj. M Fossett '58, Maj. T. Dunne '60, R. Kleinfeldt '62, Capt. J. McGrath '63, J. Ross (Blue & Gold affiliate).

Fcir the past four years, alumni of the three service academies have celebrated June Week in Dayton with a rousing hop-type evening of dinner and dancing. Navy will be hosting the festivities this year, scheduled for 3 June.

LOS ANGELES Mr. Peter R. White 3234 Larissa Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90026 1900—3rd Wednesday Allen Center, LB Naval Sta.

The Los Angeles chapter held its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening 19 April at the Busch Gardens' new Mini Gardens Pavilion. We were the first organization to use the Mini Gardens Pavilion for a meeting.

Our speaker for the evening was Capt.

Chuck Aydelotte, USNR-R, who spoke on the "Challenge at Sea—1970s." He stressed the growth of the Soviet Navy, Merchant Fleet, and Fishing Fleet over the past several years and its threat to our National Security.

Those in attendance were H. Pewitt '26, R. Bass '31, W. Wright '31, W. Bobbins '34, M. Austin '35, M. Smith '36, D. Powell '42, G. Johns '42, E. Gallagher '42, E. Hopley '42, G. Graf '45, P. Suhr '49, R. Colvin '49, C. Gowan '48, D. Strong '53, K. Bassett '53, R. Brown '58, G. King '58, J. Kanuch, G. Peterson '59, W. Clarke '63, J. Thornton '63, and J. Dolby '63.

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Our meetings are held regularly on the third Wednesday of every month. If you live in the LA area and are not on the monthly mailing list and want to be included, please contact our LA chapter President Jerry Peterson by phone: business (213) 726-0611, home (213) 249-9029.

We are sorry to announce the passing of Cdr. William A. McMahan, U S N (Ret.), '31, on Friday, 24 March 1972. Bill was an active member of the LA chapter of the Alumni Association.

LOUISVILLE Mr. Floyd W. Ratliff Box 544, 2805 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY 40206

LYNCHBURG Mr. Robert E. Schmidt 229 Chesterfield Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503

The March meeting of the Lynchburg Chapter of the Alumni Association was held at the Holiday Inn South, Wednesday evening. Those in attendance were: Tom Moore '24, George McDaniel '39, Bill (W. R ) Smith '46, Dick Wiseman '50, Sy Daugherty '58, Dave McCarthy '59, Mike Morley '61, Bob Schmidt '61, Dick Vopelak '62, Roger Tetrault '63, Bruce Richey '64, Bill Hart '65, Bill Purdy '65, and Gary New kirk '65.

Election of officers for the newly formed chapter was the main order of business for the evening. Elected as President was Dick Vopelak '62; Vice President, Bruce Richey '64; Secretary, Bob Schmidt '61; and Treasurer, Roger Tetrault '63.

Plans for the next meeting and the remainder of the year were left in the hands of Sy Daugherty '58 and his program committee.

MIAMI Cdr. E. C. Powell, USNR (Ret.) 11345 S.W. 108th Ct. Kendall Branch Miami, FL 33156

MILWAUKEE LCdr. T. C. Cheney, Jr. USNR-R 988 Chesterton Ct. Oconomowoc, WI 53066

NEW ORLEANS LCdr. L. I. Cole, USNR OINC, NWSED, NAS New Orleans, LA 70140

NEWPORT Capt. P. C. Staley, USN (Ret.) 2 Kane Ave. Middletown, Rl 02840 1830—last Tuesday, Sept.-June 0' Club

The Newport Chapter held its regular monthly meeting on 28 March 1972 at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R.I. Present were: W. T. Alford '39, Capt.

R. M. Baker, MC, U S N (Ret.), G. H. Bowdey '07, T. A. Brown '35, Capt. C. W. Bunting, J. P. Carney '21, R. Dees '17, J. H. Demyttenaere '49, LGen. W. P. Ennis, USA (Ret.), E. J. Foote '39, C. B. Gray '39, G. M. Hawes '40, E. B. Henry, Jr. '39, H. K. Hewitt '07, J. T. Lay '31, G. B. Madden '31, J. W. McCoy '39, G. Morgan '16, T. W. Murphy '39, H. R. Nylund '39, S. C. O'Rourke '39, Capt. C. C. Roberts, P. C Staley '33, W. C. Thayer '47, L. Taylor '35, J H. Wellings '25, C. M. Winslow '24, Maj. J. C. Winslow, USA. The Chapter welcomed the return of its vice president, RAdm. J. H. Wellings, U S N JUNE,

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(Ret.), who recently returned from his annual sojourn in Florida. The class of '39 also gathered in strength in honor of RAdm. T. R. Weschler, USN, COMCRUDESFORLANT, who was the speaker.

RAdm. Weschler discussed the new destroyers now being introduced into the Fleet.

The three classes of ships being built were designed to get the most ship per dollar with JDuilt-in ability to accept foreseeable changes in weapon systems with minimum changes in configuration. In design and construction three criteria are being followed: careful definition in terms of performance, reduction of manpower, and computation of lifetime costs. In defense of the 1052 class of DE, primarily an A S W ship, RAdm. Weschler said that it had turned out to be a very versatile ship. With the rigid systems reliability, standardization and careful cost computations written into the contracts RAdm. Weschler foresees an effective destroyer force capable of carrying out its mission at a cost the Navy can afford. Its biggest problem is manpower retention. The chapter was grateful for the Admiral's thumbnail outline of the capability of our new ships and his reassurance that we would soon have adequate replacements for our aging W W I I destroyers.

NEW YORK Mr. Anthony M. Marks Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co. 1001 Franklin Ave. Garden City, NY 11530 Noon—3rd Tuesday NYU Club/Williams Club

NORTH TEXAS Mr. Frank A. Liberate 3311 Woodford Dr. Arlington, TX 76013 1130—4lh Wednesday City Club

The North Texas Chapter had its March meeting on the 30th at a Holiday Inn in Dallas. Lt. Doug Clark, combat veteran Crusader pilot, narrated a color film of carrier air strikes and fighter operations taken in Southeast Asia during the height of the air war.

Attending were: Joe Barton '45, Ronald Boyd '60, James Crowder, Hon., and grandson, Mid'n. James Crowder III '74, Bruce Cunningham '45, Stuart Edleson '36, Ray Garfield, Jr. '66 and three guests, Harry Gee '46, C. R. Gilliam '30, Bill Gold '58, Chris Jameson '66, David Lajeunesse '56, Frank Liberato '51, Charles Lyman '61, Tim Mahoney '49, Johnny Martin '59, Jay McKie '47, Joe Moore '45, J. Morrow '45 and son, Mike Neely '58, Preston Peak '46, G. Peddicord '42 and guest, Lee Royal '50, William Stone '34, Gary Thompson '57, James Walsh, Hon. Don Wheeler '60, Nancy Gregory, Sec. Ass't., Lt. Doug Clark (guest speaker).

OKLAHOMA CITY RAdm. Lewis E. Coley, USN (Ret.) 4212 N. Harvey Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73118

ORLANDO Mr. John I. Cumberland, Jr. 358 Starling Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 1130—2nd Friday, Sept.-June NTC 0' Club

PENINSULA VAdm. Chester C. Smith, USN (Ret.) 357 Verba Buena Ave. Los Altos, CA 94022

PHILADELPHIA Lt. John P. Santucci, USNR 112 Haines Mill Rd. Delran, NJ 08075 1930—3rd Thursday 0' Club, Phil. Naval Base

The Philadelphia Chapter hosted its 13th annual Naval Academy and fathers-alumni night on Monday evening, 13 March. This celebrated affair was held in the spacious and finely appointed Officers' Mess of the Philadelphia Naval Base. The largest turnout ever—over 400 alumni, dads of graduates, fathers of midshipmen, scholar-athletes from the Delaware Valley area and a large contingent of "brass" from local commands and the Naval Academy were on hand for this affair. Richard J. Chuday '54, President of the Philadelphia Chapter, served as Chairman and Ralph A. Sentman '25 was toastmaster for the 13th consecutive year.

The program was fast moving as usual and was received with enthusiasm by all hands. "Happy Hour" was from 6 :00 to 7 :15.

Canon Purdy pronounced the invocation.

Next a prime rib beef dinner with all the trimmings was served. Pres. Chuday opened the program and welcomed all hands. A moment of silence was observed in honor of alumni, dads and all members of the Armed Forces who passed away during the preceding year. Introduction of the head table and Chapter Directors was completed following which Adm. Veth welcomed everyone on behalf of the 4th Naval District. At this point the meeting was turned over to Ralph Sentman—toastmaster for the program.

The traditional introduction of dads was held with the dads of '73 followed by '74 called forward to "Sound Off." The Plebe dads of '75 reported on the double—were given the "brace up" and "sounded off" with a loud SIR. Capt. Bill Busik then made some remarks on behalf of the parent association. He next delivered a brief graduation address to the dads of '72 following which Tom Dell '21, our Chapter National Trustee, assisted Capt.

Busik in presenting Chapter graduation diplomas to the dads.

Seated at the head table (left to right) w^ere: RAdm. Robert H. Speck '27, Governor Phila. Naval Home; RAdm. Kenneth L. Veth '35, Commandant 4th Naval District; VAdm. James Calvert '43, Superintendent U S N A ; Richard J. Chuday '54, President, Philadelphia Chapter; Ralph A. Sentman '25, Chairman of the Board, Phila.; Capt. Bill Busik, U S N (Ret.) '43, Executive Director

Head table at Philadelphia's 13th annual USNA and Dads' night

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National U S N A Alumni; Rip Miller, Asst.

Director of Athletics USNA. Standing: Capt. Bo Coppedge, USN (Ret.) '47, Director of Athletics U S N A ; Canon James E. Purdy, Rector—Episcopal Diocese of N.J. Glenn Warner, Head Soccer Coach USNA Rick Forzano, Head Football Coach USNA RAdm. Elliott Loughlin, USN (Ret.) '33 Exec. Director, Naval Academy Foundation and Capt. Loy T. Brown ( M C ) , Commanding Officer Phila. Naval Hospital.

Toastmaster Sentman introduced the local area "birddogs" Gar Bacon, Herb Fifer and Joe Marshall. Next the scholar-athletes were brought up and recognized. Over 80 boys were present at this year's affair. These boys either have or are prospects for receiving nominations to the Naval Academy in the upcoming classes. Several boys from the Naval Academy Foundation prep school program and from the Naval program at Bainbridge were also introduced. These boys were former attendees at this affair when in high school.

The next portion of the program included brief remarks pertinent to their areas of activity by Adm. Loughlin, Bo Coppedge, Rip Miller, and Coaches Forzano and Warner. Needless to say, they were delighted with the outstanding crop of scholarathletes turned up in the local area.

The featured guest and main speaker was VAdm. James F. Calvert. He remarked to the area high school scholar-athletes in attendance, the importance of "wanting" a naval career and the beneficial effects of athletics and academics in creating pride and a positive attitude in our modern life style.

Following his remarks Adm. Calvert was presented a diploma by the Chapter in recognition of his attendance at four Dad's Nights and being the "honorary dad" of over 4,000 midshipmen at the Academy.

In closing out the evening Pres. Chuday requested a special vote of thanks for Capt.

John Drew '42, CO of the Phila. Naval Station, a member of the Board and responsible for the fine dinner arrangements at the Club.

Also to Jack Santucci '60, Chapter Secretary, responsible for handling reservations, tickets and the other details necessary with hosting such a large gathering. .An outstanding job by all hands.

PITTSBURGH Mr. David P. Shapland 764 Vanderbill Dr. Monroeville, PA 15146 Noon—1st Friday Turnway Inn, Monroeville

The Pittsburgh Chapter held a specially scheduled dinner meeting on 14 April at the Churchill Valley Country Club. Present were : R. A. Hart '29, W. L. Kabler '29, J. C. Rengle '37, W. C. Richardson '41, B. S. Pickett '43, A. P. Zechella '43, P. F. Allmendinger '45, W. J. Francy '46, A. G. Opitz '48A, K. M. Treadwell '48B, J. F. Docherty, Jr. '49, W. M. Petro '57, S. M. Budney '58, P. F. Shields '59, T. M. Anderson '60, T. M. Donahue '60, J. E. Phelan '60, T. E. Sollars '63, J. P. Stafera '63, C. C. Best '65, T. F. Clark, Jr. '66, T. V. Doyle '66, D. J. Kokruda '66, D. P. Shapland '66.

The guest speaker for the evening was Capt. Bill Busik. After delivering a report to the chapter on programs of the Alumni Association, the main topic of discussion was "communication between the Alumni Association, Association Chapters, class members, prospective candidates for admission, and the general public." A question and answer period followed. The consensus of the members 74

present supported initiafion of associate membership.

The next scheduled events are an alumni family picnic, 15 July, and a barbecue and square dance, 9 September. The regular monthly lunch meeting is held at noon, 1st Friday of the month, "The Pub," Monroeville Mall.

RICHMOND Mr. C. F. Wortham 3008 Seminary Ave. Richmond, VA 13127 1200—2nd Monday Bull & Bear Club

ROCHESTER Mr. Melvin H. Long NROTC Unit River Campus Station Rochester, NY 14637

ST. LOUIS LCdr. Robert F. Diebel, Jr., USN 8658 Old Towne Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Quarterly Varies

ST. PETERSBURG RAdm. M. P. Russillo, USN (Ret.) 16016 4th St. E. St. Petersburg, FL 33708

in take-off and recovery. The Big E is currently at Hunter's Point for repairs and will be operational on the Pacific Coast early in June before deployment in Vietnam this autumn. All hands agreed that it was a very entertaining evening and we were grateful to have Cdr. Hoch with us.

We wish to have it known far and wide that our San Francisco Chapter extends a warm welcome to all alumni and would like to extend our "outreach" to those in the Fleet who have some time in port. We also would like to reach those who are stationed at Bay Area bases or shipyards. We meet the first Wednesday evening of each month, July and August excepted, at Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, Treasure Island. Social Hour at 1815 and dinner at 1915. Dinners are stag except for December Christmas party, the Valentine affair in February and the May meeting, when the wives are included. At our stag meetings wives are invited for the social hour and have a table reserved for them in the main dining room. On occasion they are invited to listen to the speaker's presentation. We have endeavored to obtain interesting guest speakers and feel that we have been quite successful. Do plan to join us !

SANTA BARBARA Capt. H. H. Kait, USN (Ret.) 877 La Milpita Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105

SAN FRANCISCO Mr. Charles W. Butler 360 Marion Ave. M i l l Valley, CA 94941 1815—1st Wednesday Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club

If perhaps not the largest, at least one of the most enthusiastic and attentive gatherings of the season listened to a talk by Cdr. J. E. Hoch, Jr., USN '53, Air Officer of USS ENTERPRISE at our monthly dinner meeting the evening of Wednesday, 5 April.

Navy wives joined us during the social hour and later retired to their own reserved tables in the main dining room. They were invited to join us later for Cdr. Hoch's presentation.

By way of business the members accepted the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and elected Capt. George L. Neely, USN (Ret.) '22, to represent us as National Trustee for the year 1972-73.

It was with deep regret that Jim Landon, our President, announced the passing of Capt.

Weaver Meadows, USNR (Ret.), on 20 March. Interment was at Arlington. Weaver was an honorary member of this Chapter and for many years did an outstanding job as the Blue and Gold Representative in Northern California.

Capt. Deac Hans and VAdm. Ted Ruddock in '14 represented the senior class present while '48 again had the largest turnout and, in addition, were rated the junior class.

Jack Hoch's address, the subject of which was "The Big E," was exceedingly interesting and well presented with help from some colored slides.

Although perhaps familiar to many, it was helpful to be filled in on the physical aspects of the ship, its many departments and their functions, including the complex electronic and nuclear systems (that is, those that were not classified). The most fascinating part of the presentation concerned operations and the awsome offensive capability of this ship as an attack carrier. The slides showed the many types of aircraft that constitute the armament of this great ship and Jack explained the latest techniques now employed

SEATTLE Capt. John R. Middleton, Jr., USN (Ret.) 1637 77lh Ave., N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept.-June COM Sand PI.—Pier 91 Alternate months 0 ' Club

Our March meeting was held at the COM, Pier 91, the evening of the first. Thirty of us were there to hear Capt. Richard K. McCorkle, USNR, give us the OP-09D presentation on Soviet Sea Power. He showed a set of slides, made a most interesting running comment on them and answered many questions in the forum conducted after the slides were completed.

Attending were Fox '22, Downs '23, Borgen '24, Strohecker '24, Towner '24, Elliott '26, Ferrall '27, Graybill '27, Walker '27, Thompson '28, Browne '30, Krick '30, Stevens '30, CoUey '32, Finney '32, Jaap '32, Langen '32, Ashworth '33, Van Leunen '34, McCallum '35, Middleton '35, Kramer '36, Ross '37, Guinan '38, Schelling '38, Lasell '39, Strohecker '53, Keck '54 and Peresluha '57. Don Krick accepted the responsibility of managing our spring dance to be held Friday, S May at Pier 91.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Capt. R. J . Badger, USN (Ret.) 926 S. 26th St. Arlington, VA 22202 Noon—3rd Wed., Sept.-May Army-Navy Club

WILMINGTON Mr. Russell S. Davis, Jr. Box 27 D, R.D. # 2 Hockessin, DE 19707

W/NSTON-SALEM Mr. John G. Palmer 4220 Witherow Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

The Winston-Salem Chapter met for cocktails and dinner on 3 March at the Sheraton Inn. LCdr. Jim Vogel, area Blue SHIPMATE

and Gold Officer, was guest speaker. Recently selected as North Carolina State Blue and Gold Coordinator, LCdr. Vogel conducted an informal discussion centered on candidate guidance. In preparation for the 2 June meeting, newly drafted by-laws were distributed and a nominations committee was appointed.

Attending were Edith Vogel, Ham and Peggy Howe '26, Van and Madeleine Van Metre '30, Hank and Mary Lauerman '38, Charlie and Suzanne Dancy '39, Bob and Mary Sue Smith '39, Haywood and Ann Smith '40, Bill and Shirley Duncan '51, Norm and Gini Smith '56, Massie and Diane Hughes '58, John and Fran Anthony '60, John and Diana Palmer '61, Jack and Ann Meckler '62, and Stu and Nancy Johnson •64.

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CASTREE, J O H N FORDYCE (CAPT USN RET '31), 3 0 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Bethesda, M D DENFELD, LOUIS EMIL ( A D M USN RET ' 1 2 ) , 29 March 1 9 7 2 , W e s t b o r o , M A DONLEVY, W A L D O BRUCE ' 2 5 , 5 A p r i l 1 9 7 2 , Hollywood, CA FARNER, KENNETH LAVERNE, JR. (ENS USN '71), 31 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , K i n g m a n , A Z GRADY, JAMES BIZZELL (CAPT USN RET ' 3 3 ) , 10 March 1 9 7 2 , Portsmouth, N H HARLOW, JAMES BRADFORD 1972, Winchester, M A

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HOPIAK, ALFRED ARTHUR ' 3 5 , 2 A p r i l 1 9 7 2 , Atlanta, GA MILLER, WILLIAM STEBEL (CAPT USN RET ' 9 9 ) , 18 October 1 9 7 1 , Boston, M A PAPE, WILLIAM BOLTON (LCDR USNR RET '22), 4 March 1 9 7 2 , W a t e r b u r y , CT ROBERTSON, ROBERT STANLEY, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 0 9 ) , 2 6 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Forestville, VA SCHELLING, J O H N MARTIN (CAPT USN RET '07), 5 A p r i l 1 9 7 2 , B e r k e l e y , CA SNOW, JAMES RICHARD (LCDR USN RET ' 5 5 ) , 18 March 1 9 7 2 , San D i e g o , CA STAHL, PAUL LUDWIG (CAPT USN RET ' 3 3 ) , 5 March 1 9 7 2 , C a r m i c h a e l , CA STEPHENS, JAMES M A R I O N ' 2 5 , 2 5 S e p t e m ber 1 9 7 1 , Lincoln, NE STRETCH, DAVID ALBERT (CDR USNR RET '30), 2 3 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , D a l l a s , TX WOODHEAD, E D W I N FLETCHER (CAPT USN RET ' 3 8 ) , 2 4 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Costa M e s a , CA HAROLD H O F M A N N RITTER ' 0 7

Capt. Harold H. Ritter, U S N (Ret.), died at his home in Coronado, Ca. on 15 February. Burial was in Reading, Pa. Capt. Ritter, who was born in Reading, was a 1907 graduate of the Naval Academy.

He served in the Navy until 1935. His career included a two-year tour with the USS N E W JERSEY, one of the ships in the

Great White Fleet which toured the world from 1907 to 1909. Much of the remainder of his active duty was spent at sea.

After retiring from the Navy Capt. Ritter moved to Coronado. There he served on the City Council. He was one of the founders of the Coronado Floral Association.

He is survived by a cousin.

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J O H N MARTIN SCHELLING ' 0 7

Capt. John Martin Schelling, USN (Ret.), died 5 April 1972 at his home in Berkeley, Ca. Funeral services were held at the McNary Chapel, Berkeley, on 8 April.

He was born in Leaf River, II. in 1884.

A Naval Academy graduate in 1906 as a member of the class of 1907, he served his country for 35 years. His early career included duty in battleships IOWA and MINNE-

sons, Capt. Robert A. Schelling, U S N (Ret.) '38, of Seattle, Wa., and Dr. Thomas C. Schelling of Lexington, Ma.; his daughter, Mrs. Robert Dorfman of Belmont, Ma.; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

RUFUS McCLELLAN BEANFIELD ' 0 8

LCol. Rufus McC. Beanfield, USA (Ret.), died 6 February 1971 in St. John's Hospital, Oxnard, Ca. SOTA and cruisers GALVESTON, CLEVELAND, Born in San Francisco, Ca., he entered CHARLESTON, and CALIFORNIA. During his tour in the latter ship he commanded blue- the Naval Academy with the class of 1908. jacket landing forces ashore in Nicaragua in He left the Academy and entered the Army Engineer Corps. He began this career in 1912. A tour as engineering instructor at the Naval Academy was followed by duty northern California working on railroad and oil pipelines and fortifications. In 1910 he in U S S U T A H . was assigned Superintendent of ConstrucDuring W W I he was Chief Engineer of tion at the Ft. Meade Army Barracks in the battleship DELAWARE attached to the bouth Dakota and at Ft. Mills, Corregidor.

Grand Fleet in the North Sea. After the Col. Beanfield continued working as a civil war he was a member of the Board of Inengineer in the Philippines until 1912. He spection and Survey, San Francisco, and then worked as a Superintendent of Conthen XO of U S S CONNECTICUT and USS struction in California. From 1914 to 1917 he SEATTLE. served as structural engineer for the DeCapt. Schelling later served as CO, USS partment of Agriculture. During W W I he MULLANY, as Outside Superintendent at the .served with the 8th Mounted Engineers and Mare Island Navy Yard, and as XO of the La Fayette Division. repair ship MEDUSA. He graduated from He left the Army in February 1919 and the Naval War College and the Army War College. He was COMDESDIV Four for two continued a successful civilian engineering practice. He worked with the Emergency years. He then held the position of War Fleet Corp. and then did structural and conPlans Officer on the staff of Fifteenth Naval sulting work in San Francisco. Special projDistrict, Panama Canal Zone from which ects he assisted with were the Don Pedro he retired in 1935.

Dam and the U S N Underground Fuel Storage Project at Pearl Harbor.

In 1940 he volunteered for active duty and served during W W I I as Industrial ManFrom 1922 to 1932 Col. Beanfield was ager, Panama Canal Zone, and as Supervisor chief engineer at the architectural office of of Shipbuilding, USN, Oran^^e, Tx. He Austin & Ashley in Los Angeles. After the again retired from active duty in 1945.

1932 earthquake in southern California he Capt. Schelling was awarded the follow- was instrumental in establishing the first ing service medals: Cuban Pacification, effective state and local codes for seismic Nicaraguan Campaign 1912, W W I Victory design of buildings. He also structurally reMedal with Grand Fleet clasp, American habilitated many buildings in the area.

Defense Service Medal with Advance Base During W W I I he was on active duty at clasp, American Area Campaign Medal, and Davis Monthan Field, Az. After graduating W W I I Victory Medal. from the Command and Staff School he was He was an officer and perpetual member appointed to Gen. MacArthur's staff. He was transferred to the retired list in October of the Military Order of World Wars, a 1950. member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and of the Retired Officers' AsCol. Beanfield returned to private consultsociation. He belonged to the Berkeley City ing practice in Los Angeles after the War. Commons Club. For many years following He later specialized in court and arbitration his retirement from active naval service he work related to engineering. gave much of his time to volunteer work He was a member of the Los Angeles with the Boy Scouts of America. chapters of the Structural Engineers Assn.

He is survived by his widow, Zelda A., of Southern California, American Society of 2808 Hillegass St., Berkeley, CA 94705; his Civil Engineers and American S(xiety of 75

Mechanical Engineers. He was also a rnember of the American Seismological Society.

A member of the U S N A Alumni Assn., he helped establish and was past president of the Los Angeles chapter. He was also past president of the "Old Timers Athletic Assn."

The American Society of Civil Engineers awarded him their highest award, the Thomas Fitch Rowland Prize, in 1930 for his work on the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. He was the author of numerous technical publications.

Surviving are his son, Cdr. Byron F. Beanfield, USNR (Ret.), 314 E. Elfin Green, Port Hueneme, CA 93041; and a daughter, Virginia Beanfield of Port Hueneme.

service in that capacity. His final retirement was in 1946.

Capt. Robertson was secretary of the Naval Academy Graduates Association, the forerunner of the USNA Alumni Association, from 1928 until May 1931. At that time the present Alumni Association became incorporated.

In his civilian life he was a salesman for the Sandoz real estate firm and the Home Life Insurance Company. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from George Washington University in 1953.

Surviving are his widow, Pamelia, 3210 Steed Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20022; a son, R. S. Bayne Robertson of Oxon Hill; and four grandchildren.

J O H N BRIDGFORD STALEY ' 0 8

Cdr. John B. Staley, U S N R (Ret.), died in the Portsmouth, N.H. Naval Hospital on 13 March.

An Albany, N.Y. native, he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1908. He served as a lieutenant commander during W W I as an ordnance inspector for the New England District. He was awarded a Letter of Commendation for that service. He resigned in November 1919 but was recalled to active duty in W W I I , serving at Schenectady, N.Y. He retired in February 1947.

CHRISTOPHER DUDLEY PEIRCE ' 1 0

Col. Christopher D. Peirce, USA (Ret.), died at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx. on 6 March. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, N. C. Burial followed there.

A native of Warsaw, he entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1910. He resigned shortly before graduation and accepted a commission as a first lieutenant in the Army coast artillery. During W W I he served as commanding officer at Ft. Baker, Ca. and was on the staff of the Commanding General of the South Pacific Coast Artillery District.

His W W I I service was as commanding officer of the harbor defenses of Charleston, S.C. and later Narragansett Bay. Col. Peirce retired 1 June 1946 and settled in Newport.

R. I. He later moved to San Antonio.

He was a member of Beta Theta Pi social fraternity and Sons of the American Revolution.

Col. Peirce is survived by his widow, Ura, 125 Newberry Ter., San Antonio, T X 78209: and two sisters.

USS ALTAIR. He continued sea duty as XO, USS NORTHAMPTON for two years and CO, USS RELIEF until May 1940.

Adm. Read reported as Naval Attache and Naval Attache for Air in Ottawa, Canada in August 1940. The following year he was assigned to the Office of the CNO. From March to September 1942 he commanded the USS HELENA in the Pacific W a r area. In October he was assigned as COMCRUDIV Two, U S S OMAHA flagship. He served in that command until March 1944 and was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for his services.

From March to September 1944 Adm. Read was CO, NOB, Trinidad. He then became COMDESLANT earning a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Legion of Merit. Assigned next to the Pacific Fleet he served as COMBATDIV Five. In November 1945 he reported as Deputy Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier. He retired 1 February 1951.

Surviving are his widow, Constance, 282 Sesuit Neck Rd., East Dennis, MA 02641; a son, O. M. Read I I I of Morristown, N.J.; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Sauer of Princeton, N.J.; a brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren.

LOUIS EMIL DENFELD ' 1 2

Adm. Louis E. Denfeld, USN (Ret.), died 29 March at his home in Westboro, Ma. Funeral services were in the Ft. Myer chapel on 4 April; interment with full military honors followed in Arlington National Cemetery.

OLIVER MIDDLETON READ, JR. ' 1 1 John Bridgford Staley '08

Cdr. Staley was a 60-year member of the Masons, a member of the Retired Officers' Association and the Portsmouth Historical Association.

Surviving are his widow, Marjorie, Box 175, New Castle, N H 03854; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Timmons of France; two stepsons, Edmund C. and Daniel B. Tarbell oi New Castle; and two grandsons.

ROBERT STANLEY ROBERTSON, JR. ' 0 9

Capt. Robert S. Robertson, Jr., U S N (Ret.), died 26 March at the Regency Nursing Home in Forestville, Va. Funeral services were held in the Ft. Myer chapel; burial was in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

A native of Manchester, Va., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1909. He served

VAdm. Oliver M. Read, Jr., U S N (Ret.), died 14 March at Cape Code Hospital, Hyannis, Ma. Born at Hobonny Plantation in Beaufort County, S.C, he attended Virginia Military Institute prior to entering the Naval Academy. After graduating in 1911 he served four years in the U S S O H I O and LEONIDAS. He

began submarine instruction in 1915 in the USS TALLAHASSEE and continued instruction in the K-2. After being qualified for command of submarines in June 1917, he was assigned to Gould Battery Co. in Depew, N.Y. He then assisted in fitting out the 0 - 3 and O-IO and assumed command of the 0 - 9 in July 1918. For service in that command he was awarded the Navy Cross.

From November 1919 to June 1922 Adm. Read served in the Bureau of Engineering.

After duty as XO, USS BROOKS he was in command of the U S S JAMES K . PAULDING

for two years. Instruction at the Naval War College preceded another tour at the Bureau then sent to the China Station where he was of Engineering. Upon completion of three ill command of submarines. He retired years in the USS IDAHO he served as Subphysically in 1915 but was called back to marine Detail Officer in the Bureau of Naviactive duty in 1917 to recruit in Kentucky. gation. From July to October 1932 he was He served with the Navy Department here CO, U S S PAUL JONES and then transferred and in England and Wales. He continued to to command U S S CANOPUS. serve until 1928, his last assignment being In June 1933 he became COMSUBRON 5 in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. He was with additional duty as COMSUBDIV 10. then promoted by a special act of Congress Asiatic Fleet. In December 1934 he reported to LCdr. (Ret.). His last tour of active duty for staff duty to the Commandant, Fourth was during W W I I . He was Director of Naval District. Adm. Read completed the "Transportation for the Navy Department senior course at the Naval War College in and received a Letter of Commendation for June 1937 and next took command of the in the U S S VIRGINIA until 1912. He was

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Louis Emil Denfeld '12

A native of Westboro, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1912. After six years at sea he was ordered to the United States to assist in fitting out the USS LAMBERTON. He served as XO from her commissioning in August 1918 until June 1919 when he took command of the U S S McC ALL. After two years as New England Division Recruiting Inspector in Boston, he returned to sea in the U S S WADSWORTH. In June

1922 Adm. Denfeld reported for instruction in submarines at New London. From January 1923 to June 1924 he served in the USS S-30 and U S S S-24. He then was assigned to the Ship's Movements Division, Office of the CNO. In June 1926 he took command of the U S S BROOKS.

From July 1929 to May 1931 Adm. Denfeld was Aide to the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Staff duty followed with Commander Battleship Divisions, Battle Force and later Commander Battle Force and Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet. He then returned to the Bureau of Navigation and served in the Detail Section. After two years as COMDESDIV 11 he was assigned Aide to the CNO. Duty as COMDESDIV 18 SHIPMATE

and COMDESRON One preceded his assign-

ment as Special Naval Observer at the American Embassy in London.

Adm. Denfeld was Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander Support Force, Atlantic Fleet in 1941. He earned the Legion of Merit for service in that capacity. In January 1942 he reported as Assistant to the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. When that Bureau was redesignated BuPers in May 1942 he became its Assistant Chief. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for his three years of "exceptionally meritorious service" there.

From March to September 1945 he was COMBATDIV Nine. He was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Legion of Merit for leading that Division in support of the Okinawa landings, in operations against the Japanese home islands and attacks against Hokkaido and Honshu. In September 1945 he was confirmed by the Senate as Chief of BuPers and Chief of Naval Personnel. Additionally, he was assigned Deputy CNO (Personnel ).

In February 1947 Adm. Denfield became C I N C P A C and C I N C P A C F L T . In July of that

year he was appointed the first High Commissioner of the Trust Territories. On 13 November 1947 he succeeded Fleet Admiral Nimitz as CNO. He was removed from that office in 1949, two weeks after he testified before Congress that Defense Department policies were seriously weakening the Navy.

Adm. Denfeld advocated development of a force of bigger planes and larger aircraft to increase the striking range of the Navy.

His testimony that he supported officers who were against the reduction of the Navy's air arms conflicted with the views of Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews.

A Senate probe into his dismissal concluded that he was removed because of "an honest difference of opinion" with Matthews over Navy Department policies. Adm. Denfeld was offered a position as American naval commander in Europe, but he turned it down and chose to retire because, he said, his removal as CNO had weakened his ability to deal with military chiefs of other nations.

He reported as Commandant of the First Naval District in January 1950 and retired that March.

Adm. Denfeld served as a special consultant and managed the Washington office of the Sun Oil Company for 20 years after his retirement from the Navy.

He is survived by his widow, Rachel, 9 Charles St., Westboro, MA 01581.

ROYAL FORD JEWETT '20

Lt.(jg) Royal Ford Jewett, U S N ( R e t ) , died 12 October 1971 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N. J. A native of Elmira, N. Y., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1920. He retired on physical disability in April 1924.

He joined Western Electric Company and for many years worked in the radio division. He retired from that company in 1961.

Among his survivors is his widow, Benita, 618 Hollywood Ave., Ho-ho-kus, N J 07423.

CLARK LAWRENCE GREEN '21

RAdm. Clark L. Green, USN (Ret.), died 24 February in San Francisco. Funeral services were held 1 March in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy.

Born in Aspen, Co., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1921. Following two years in the U S S

submarine JUNE,

BIRMINGHAM he reported

training.

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for

completion in

April 1924 he was ordered to the U S S S-36. A year later he transferred to the U S S CANOPUS. In September 1927 he went to the

Philadelphia Navy Yard as Assistant Ship Superintendent. Following command of two submarines, the R-7 and S-28, he returned to the Philadelphia Navy Yard as Assistant Machinery Superintendent.

JAMES BRADFORD HARLOW '25

Mr. James Bradford Harlow died on 9 April in Winchester (Ma.) Hospital. Funeral services were held in the First Congregational Church there on 12 April.

A native of Boston, he was a 1925 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served in the U S S U T A H and U S S FLORIDA and attended

Adm. Green joined the U S S MINNEAPOLIS

Submarine School before resigning in 1928. at her commissioning in May 1934. Two He then became an industrial engineer for years later he assumed command of the U S S the Gillette Safety Razor Co. He later went TAYLOR. In August 1937 he reported to the into business for himself with the Essex Naval Academy as an instructor in the De- Razor Blade Co. partment of Electrical Engineering. From In 1936 Mr. Harlow began his long asMay 1939 to May 1941 he served as navisociation with Rath and Strong, Inc., mangator of the U S S INDIANAPOLIS. agement consultants and engineers in Boston.

He then joined the Staff of Commander He became executive vice president and senScouting Force. At the outbreak of W W I I ior partner in 1946 and president in 1956. he transferred to the staff of Commander He retired in 1970 as chief executive officer Task Force 11. For service in that capacity and chairman of the board. he received a Letter of Commendation with He was a founder of the Institute of ManRibbon. Following brief duty on the Staff agement Consultants, a vice president and of COMPHIBFORPAC, Adm. Green became Senior U.S. Navy Liaison Officer for C I N C - director of the American Management Consulting Engineers, on the board of WinPACFLT to C I N C , British Eastern Fleet. For chester Hospital, a trustee of the Winthat service he received the Bronze Star chester Savings Bank, and a director of two Medal with Combat "V." local businesses. He also was a member of From August 1944 to December 1945 he the Newcomer Society of North America; country clubs of Winchester, Delray Beach, was Assistant and later Director of Officer Fl. and Charlottesville, Va.; the Hillsboro Personnel, BuPers. He earned a second LetClub of Pompano Beach, F l . ; and the Badter of Commendation in that capacity. He minton and Tennis Club and the Downtown then returned to sea as CO, U S S WISCONSIN. After serving briefly in the Navy De- Club of Boston. partment, he became Chief of Staff and Mr. Harlow is survived by his widow, Aide for Commander First Task Fleet. In March 1949 he transferred to similar duty Jeannette, 3 Lakeview Ter., Winchester, MA 01890; a son, James B. Jr. of Philato the Staff of COMWESSEAFRON. In June 1950 he became Assistant CNO (Personnel). delphia ; a stepson, Thomas E. of Denver; two brothers; and three grandchildren.

Two years later he was assigned COMBATDIV Two. In February 1954 Adm. Green reFREDERICK FRANK SIMA '25 ported as Deputy Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier. He retired 30 June 1955.

RAdm. Frederick Frank Sima, U S N (Ret.), died 21 February at Eisenhower Surviving are his widow, Mary, 267 Ar- Medical Center, Palm Desert, Ca. Funeral gonne Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803; a services were held in Weifel & Son Mortudaughter; twin sons; and two grandsons ary in Palm Springs. Burial was in the Na(one USNA '74). tional Cemetery of the Pacific (Punch Bowl), Honolulu, with military honors.

WALDO BRUCE DONLEVY '25

Mr. Waldo Bruce (Brian) Donlevy died of cancer on 5 April in the Motion Picture Hospital, Hollywood, Ca. Following cremation his ashes were strewn at sea.

Born in Ireland and raised in Sheboygan Falls, Wi., he served as a bugler with (}en.

John J. Pershing's expedition against Pancho Villa in Mexico. During W W I he joined the American flyers in the Lafayette Escadrille. He entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1925 and resigned after a year to become an actor.

Mr. Donlevy, who adopted the stage name Brian, made his stage debut in "What Price Glory." He went to Hollywood in the 1930's and made his film debut in "The Milky Way." His portrayal as the black-shirted killer in "Barnaby Coast" in 1935 established his career as a movie "tough guy."

His screen credits include "The Virginian," "Wake Island," "Destry Rides Again," "Jesse James," "Billy the Kid," "The Great McGinty," 'Two Years Before the Mast," and "Command Performance." Mr. Donlevy was nominated for an Academy Award in 1939 for his performance as the cruel Sgt. Markoff in "Beau Geste" with Gary Cooper.

In the 1950's he starred in a television series called "Dangerous Assignment." He later retired to Palm Springs, Ca. to write short stories.

He is survived by his widow, Lillian (widow also of actor Bela Lugosi) and a daughter, Judy.

Frederick Frank Sima '25

Born in Rapid City, Mi., he attended the U. of Michigan prior to entering the Naval Academy. After graduation in 1925 he served at sea for five years. He resigned from the Navy in October 1930 and enrolled in the Reserves in February 1931.

From June 1935 to February 1940 he was Company Commander, CCC Camp 3806, Kenedy, Tx. After a year in the U S S BEAVER he was assigned to the

Submarine

Base in Pearl Hartwr as OinC, SUBPAC Schools. Adm. Sima took command of the U S S REVENGE in January 1943. For the next

two years he had staff duty with COMINPAC 5, 8 and 14. He transferred back to U S N in July 1946.

In August 1946 he was assigned commanding officer of the U S S MONTAUK. He spent

He returned to sea as CO, U S S BOTETOURT. the next year at the Sixth Naval District .After a tour with Air Force Headquarters and then a year at the Seventh. From June 1950 to October 1951 he was CO, U S S in the Directorate of Intelligence, he began MARQUETTE. The next two years he was on

his last sea command in 1959 as COMDES-

RON Six. His last assignment was comthe staff of Fleet Training Group, Chesapeake Bay. In June 1953 he became CO, manding officer of the Portsmouth, N.H. Naval Shipyard. He retired in 1963.

Naval Administrative Command, Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk. He retired Capt. Grady did postgraduate work at 30 June 1957.

Duke University and the U. of New Hampshire.

Adm. Sima became Commandant of Cadets at the California Military Academy at Los After retirement he was connected with a Angeles upon retirement. He later taught in New Castle department store for five years. the Los Angeles school system.

Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, Box He had the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, 277, New Castle, N H 03854; a son, Sgt. the Bronze Star Medal and the Naval Re- James M. Grady, USAF, stationed in Coserve Medal. lumbus, Oh.; two daughters, Mrs. James G. Piche of New York City and Miss Josephine Surviving are his widow, Josephine, P.O. -Anne Grady of New Castle; two grandsons; Box 1054, Palm Desert, CA 92260; a daughter, Jo Anne Sima of Los Angeles; a son, a brother; and a sister.

LCdr. Frederick F. Sima, Jr., U S N R '53 of Honolulu; a sister; and four grandchildren.

PAUL LUDWIG STAHL '33 Capt. Paul Ludwig Stahl, U S N (Ret.), JAMES MICHAEL DALY '30 died 5 March in Carmichael, Ca. Funeral BGen. James Michael Daly, USMC services with full military honors were in Sacramento.

(Ret.), died in the San Diego Naval Hospital on 27 January.

Born in New Britain, Ct., he was a 1933 Born in West Hartford, Ct., he attended graduate of the Naval Academy. After five the U. of Connecticut before entering the years at sea he went to Pensacola for flight Naval Academy. After graduation in 1930 training. Following another brief tour at sea and Basic School, he completed flight train- he returned to Pensacola in June 1940 as an ing in 1933. He then served with various instructor. He then was assigned to NAS Marine air squadrons and various squadrons Jacksonville. at Marine Barracks.

Late in 1942 Capt. Stahl joined a new During W W I I Gen. Daly served as CO, fleet air wing on Whidbey Island as AsMarine Air Group 25 and Marine Control Group 3 in the South Pacific. He also was in sistant Operations and Gunnery Officer. His first combat assignment came the following command of a transport squadron and Marine year when he was put in command of a P V Air Group 22 in Pacific combat missions.

Squadron whose special mission was to carry He received the Legion of Merit for his wartime service. After the War he served out armed photo reconnaissance of the Northern Kuriles. His squadron was a memat Marine Corps Air Stations and had sevber of the Empire Express which flew coneral staff tours. He retired 1 January 1959. tinuous bombing missions over Japan. His Following his retirement he moved to San final wartime assignment was CO, USS Diego and was a teacher for ten years. He MACKINAC. He earned two Bronze Stars and was a member of All Hallows Roman the Air Medal for service in W W I I Catholic Church, the San Diego Teachers Assn., the Retired Officers Assn., and the U S N A Alumni Assn.

Survivors include his widovif, Simonne, 822 Havenhurst Pt., La Jolla, CA 92037; a son, James M. II of La Jolla; a brother; and a sister.

JAMES BIZZELL GRADY '33

Capt. James Bizzell Grady, U S N (Ret.), died in the Portsmouth, N.H. Naval Hospital on 10 March.

Born in Clinton, N.C. he entered the Naval Academy after a year at N A P S , Bainbridge.

After graduating in 1933 he served at sea for two years and then became communications officer on the staff of Commander, Battle Ships, Battle Force. He then began submarine instruction in New London. From July 1937 to June 1940 he served in the USS S-39 and R-10.

During the early part of W W I I Capt.

Grady served in the U S S R-6, assuming command of her on that tour. Following another year at New London he took command of the U S S W H A L E . For service in

that Pacific command he received Letters of Commendation and the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V." He was ordered to the U S S COBBLER in March 1945 and eventually

became her CO. Capt. Grady transferred to command of U S S SARSFIELD in June 1948 and next was (ZO, U S S CARPENTER. He then became COM-

DESDIV 112. A tour in the Office of Naval Research as Head of the Undersea Warfare Branch preceded a year at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

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telligence Agency as Chief of Production Center. He retired 1 July 1963.

Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Stephen G. Carey, 9079 Leatham Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stahl of New Britain, Ct.; a sister; a brother; and a granddaughter.

EDWIN FLETCHER WOODHEAD '38

Capt. Edwin F. Woodhead, U S N (Ret.), died of cancer in the Beverly Manor Convalescent Home in Costa Mesa, Ca. on 24 March. He was buried at sea.

A native of American Falls, Id., he was a 1938 graduate of the Naval Academy.

Upon graduation he joined the USS NEW ORLEANS and served with her throughout W W I I . Following a short tour in the USS MARBLEHEAD and at the Damage

Control

School, he reported for duty in connection with

fitting

out

the

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ATLANTA.

He

served in her for two years and saw action at Okinawa, Gunto and during Third Fleet operations against Japan.

After two years at the Naval Gun Factory Capt. Woodhead took command of the USS HAMBLETON. In November 1949 he was as-

signed to the Office of the Deputy Commander, MSTS, Gulf Area. From April 1952 until May 1954 he was XO, USS HAMUL. He then served three years as Ordnance Superintendent, Long Beach Naval Shipyard.

In November 1957 he assumed command of the U S S POINT DEFIANCE. The following

year he was put in command of the Naval Component, U.S. Naval Advisory Group, Republic of Korea Navy, Seoul. Capt. Woodhead was ordered to the Bureau of Naval Weapons as Ordnance Liaison Officer in December 1960. He retired 1 July 1962.

Among his survivors is his son, Michael, 21311 Sand Dollar Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92647.

NORMAN EDWARD WHITE '43

Capt. Norman Edward White, USN (Ret.), died 2 February in San Diego, Ca. The California native graduated from the Naval Academy in 1943. For three years after graduation he served at sea. In 1946 he was assigned to the staff of Operation Crossroads. Following a year at the Photo Intelligence Center he was ordered to the staff of COMPHIBPAC as Assistant InteUigence Officer/Photo Interpreter.

From 1948 to 1949 Capt. White was XO, USS GossELiN. For the next three years he did postgraduate work at M I T in Ordnance Engineering (physics). He then returned to sea in the U S S NORTON SOUND. In 1954 he

reported as Project Officer in the Test Department of the Naval Ordnance Testing Station, Inyokern, Ca. Capt. White was Gunnery Officer in the U S S TICONDEROGA from

Paul Ludwig Stahl '33

From January 1947 to June 1949 Capt.

Stahl was in the Strategic Plans Division, Office of the CNO. He then became Assistant Operations Officer and Navigator on the staff of COM SIXTH FLEET. In July 1951 he was ordered to the SACLANT staff. He

then went to Norfolk as Assistant Director of Offensive Operations.

After a tour as CO, N A S Denver, Capt.

Stahl had instruction at the National War College. He then was assigned Chief of Staff to COMCARDIV Six. His last active duty tour was on the staff of C I N C N E L M , Defense In-

1955 to 1957. He

then spent four years as Head of the Nuclear Weapons Development and Production Branch, OPNAV. In 1961 he was ordered to the staff of COMTRALANT and as OinC,

Missile Weapons System Training Unit, Atlantic Fleet. He took command of the USS MT.

BAKER in 1963. The next year he be-

came Head of the Technical Branch, Atomic Processes and Power Generation, OPNAV. He retired 31 March 1967 for physical disability.

He is survived by his widow, Emily, 7280 Arthur Rondo, Ventura, CA 93003.

JAMES RICHARD SNOW '55

LCdr. James Richard Snow, USN (Ret.), died 18 March in Mercy Hospital, San Diego, Ca. from heart disease.

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THOMAS

A.

EDISON

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He was ordered to the staff of COMSUBRON 5 as Squadron Engineer and then became XO, USS KAMEHAMEHA (Blue). He was

retired physically in 1967 after the discovery of his heart condition.

Cdr. Snow joined Lockheed Ocean Laboratory in San Diego as Assistant to the Manager after retiring from the Navy. At the time of his death he was employed by Interstate Electronics Corporation of Anaheim.

Surviving are his widow, Catherine, 15382 Orleans Cir., Santa Ana, CA 92705; four children; and his mother.

RICHARD LEE THOMAS ' 7 0

Lt. Richard Lee Thomas, USAFR, was killed 24 February when his jet trainer crashed near Reese AFB in Texas. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 29 February.

Born in San Diego, Ca., he entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1970. He left the Academy in 1968 and entered the Air Force's Officer Training School. He graduated IS March 1971 and was assigned to Reese AFB fgr flight training. He was scheduled to graduate 16 March 1972. At the time of his death Lt. Thomas was on a routine solo flight.

Surviving are his widow, Carol, c/o Robert Gabardy, 13424 Compton Rd., Clifton, VA 22024; a daughter, Deena; a son, Richard Lee Jr., who was born six days after his father's death; and his parents, Cdr. and Mrs. Charles S. Thomas, Jr., U S N (Ret.) '39, 8601 Somerset Ave., San Diego, CA 92123.

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