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I ASSOCIATION

MAY, 1972

HALF CAR. HALF TRUNK

We'll begin on the assumption that people don't buy little cars to do a lot of heavy hauling.

To save money, yes.

To save gas, of course.

To save space, obviously.

And, to enjoy.

But what if somebody came along with a little car that does all those things a n d also throws in a n enormous amount of loadspace in the bargain?

You'd have a very popular little car.

A Vega Hatchback, in other words.

Fold down the back seat a n d approximately half the car turns trunk, easy to get at through that h a n d y high-rise hatch.

Why, a young dentist wrote to tell us that he drove coast to coast with all his worldly possessions stashed % J E ^ ^ J i inside his Hatchback.

If E U P % Vega: The little car CHEVROLET that does everything well.

Chevrolet. Building a better way to see the U.S.A. Highway safety begins at home. Buckle up before you leave.

wmie T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.

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Executive Director W . S. BUSIK, '43 Capt. USN (Ret.)

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Vol. 35

May, 1972

No. 5

Executive Secretary JO LAGATTUTA Editorial Assistant A N N DONALDSON

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Does Avis Have the Right Idea?

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Con We Afford Second Place?

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Our Merchant Marine. Who Cares? Why Should They?

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Advice for a Prospective Midshipman

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A Bi-Centennlal Proposal

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Dean Shields Retires

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A Few Inches From the Yard

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Lucky Bag of Books

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EDITORIAL

DOES AVIS HAVE THE RIGHT IDEA? Vir HY not concede world military leadership to the Russians and, like Avis, make capital over being second?

Stop all this heavy spending on defense, pull back our military forces from all over the world and devote a major part of the defense billions to badly needed domestic needs ?

Such questions are being raised by a number of intelligent, patriotic Americans who are confused by what they read in the press and hear on the tube. President Nixon is proposing an increase instead of a decrease in defense spending even though we are pulling out of Vietnam. At least one Democratic Presidential candidate. Senator McGovern, has outlined how he would cut defense spending if elected, which clearly would reduce the United States to second or third place militarily.

People who try to keep informed are aware that one reason for the proposed defense spending increase is inflation and another is the substantial military pay increases voted, largely aimed at a "zero" draft. But it is difficult to get across several other major reasons for the increased arms spending.

One is that under President Johnson's and Secretary McNamara's butter-and-guns financing of the Vietnam war, U. S. weapons modernization was virtually halted, while Russia created new and more advanced types of ships, planes and other weapons.

Another factor not generally understood is that while the United States will devote 56 percent of its 1973 fiscal year budget to overall manpower needs, the Soviets spend only 30-odd percent on their military people. They pay draftees very little, but get the cream of the crop as officers and petty officers because of their relatively high status and emoluments in Russian society. This enables Moscow, with a roughly equivalent defense budget, to put much more into armaments.

Russian Missile Gains Fuzzed The undoubted fact that Russia is outbuilding us in ICBMs and missile submarines and in creating a strong modern navy is fuzzed up by many press commentators and much publicized Senators who challenge Pentagon intelligence estimates and conclusions. Particularly with respect to Soviet present and forecasted missile strength, the critics stress the current U.S. lead in warheads as against the Soviet lead in launchers and megatonnage. All must be considered in any comparison.

President Nixon in his recent foreign policy message to Congress and Secretary Laird in his annual report to Congress both spoke of how complex the defense issues are, particularly the future balance of strategic power estimates.

One major reason is they are aimed both at the experts on the Congressional committees handling defense matters and the public.

But the questions of relative U.S.-USSR strength grow more and more complex and difficult to understand as they are explored. Let us return to our original, simple question: should we compete or accept second place in the arms race.

In this space in January we summarized what Admiral Zumwalt had to.say in a speech in St. Louis on what would happen if Russia gained superiority in nuclear weapons and on the high seas, on top of their existing superiority in land

forces. The CNO's "scenario" ruled out any real prospect of a nuclear or NATO war as "unrealistic," evidently because of the American undersea missile fleet which could wreak retaliatory havoc in Russia. But Admiral Zumwalt went on to suggest that the Soviets might well: (1) break free of the close waters that have hampered their naval operations for so long (the Turkish and Danish Straits, northern Atlantic and Suez Canal); (-2) conduct effective "gunboat diplomacy" in Eurasia, Africa and elsewhere; and (3) continue to "foster communism worldwide through' aid and subversion."

We Might Have to Back Down The admiral went on to suggest that Moscow then might well "confront" us with superior naval force in a non-NATO area where we probably have to stand alone, and "we might be forced to back down, as they were forced to do over Cuba." If this happens or seems likely to occur, he said, our allies might well conclude that our weakness "reflects a lack of will to continue as a great power and they may choose to believe that the game is over for us all." Should this happen, he went on, U.S. allies would make an "accommodation" with the Soviets, becoming increasingly neutral and "finally the United States could become an island, economically and militarily." Then, "Americans might not have any choice but to stand helplessly watching as the final sands of our hour of greatness ran out."

These are compelling words, but Americans who see no danger in becoming "second best" may not care about "our hour of greatness" ending. Zumwalt might well have gone further to spell out what else could happen in this event. Our allies would make deals for Communist trade all over the world at a disadvantage to us. More countries would become Communist or very left-leaning, in Western Europe, Japan, Asia, Africa and South America. Our overseas investments could be confiscated, our home industries would have to trade on very unfavorable terms. Vital sources of strategic raw materials for our industries very likely would be cut off; all this setting off an economic decline. In this crisis a dictatorship of the extreme left or extreme right promising relief could look attractive and democracy could come to an end.

Secretary Laird said in his report to Congress that he was going to make speeches in support of his defense program, including appearances before the Republican and Democratic national convention. For years Defense Secretaries have stayed out of election campaigns because national defense has been non-partisan, but it is now clear that national defense has become a political issue.

Returning briefly to our headline, let it be noted that domestic car rental companies can afford to be "second" but a great power like the United States cannot become a neutral Sweden or Switzerland without drastic worldwide repercussions. And, oh yes, as we recall it, the Avis ads stressed that they "worked harder because we are second."

It is Russia that has been working harder because they are second and may soon be first.

Reprinted from and with permission of Sea Power

Experience keeps a dear school, yet fools will learn in no other.

Benjamin Franklin SHIPMATE

CAN WE AFFORD SECOND PLACE? Rear Admiral George H. Miller, U. S. Navy

n P H E SOVIET UNION, a land power by geography and tradition, has turned to the sea. A formidable buildup of the Soviet naval, merchant, fishing and scientific fleets has been underway since the 1950's.

Meanwhile, the United States, clearly a sea power by geography, has been emphasizing land weaponry and neglecting its sea capabilities. Recent articles in the press have even suggested that the United States may become second-best at sea in 1972. Yet, and perhaps to our eventual sorrow, no general public concern for the state of our country's maritime posture seems to have developed.

Little comfort can be found in reading accounts of former maritime civilizations which have gone this way. Take Carthage for example. For over five hundred years, from the eighth to the third century B.C., Carthage held domain over a Mediterranean trading community similar in many respects to the free world community of today. Then Rome, a land power by tradition, turned to the sea. In their efforts to capture Sicily from the Carthaginians, the Romans built a navy. They won their first sea battle over Carthage in 260 B.C.; and in 241 B.C., Carthaginian troops had to withdraw from Sicily. Carthage had become second-best at sea.

For the next hundred years the Carthaginians sought peaceful settlement with the Romans through negotiations, disengagement, and retreat. But the Romans pursued relentlessly, dislodging them from one maritime trading area after another.

The Carthaginians then abandoned the competition at sea and turned to the land. Hannibal's army marched with its elephants across southern Europe and for a short time terrorized the Roman heartland itself. But Roman pressure was unrelenting. Hannibal himself made his way back to Africa and was defeated by the Romans in 202 B.C. near Carthage itself. In 153 B.C., the Roman statesman, Cato, noting economic recovery in what then remained of the shrunken Carthage domain, began to include in his speeches, "Delenda Est Carthago" ("Carthage must be destroyed").

Seven years later the Romans burned the City of Carthage to the ground and Roman soldiers sowed salt where the city once stood.

In 1957 A.D., Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev said to Western diplomats at a Moscow reception, "We will bury you." Khrushchev's words were broadcast throughout the Free World. Cato's words, if they reached Carthage at all, had to be carried there by messenger. Whether or not Cato's message actually arrived, there were, no doubt, among the Carthaginians some who continued to tell themselves that there would always be a Carthage. As the Spartan lawgiver, Lycurgus, put it in the ninth century B.C.: "When falls on man the anger of the gods.

First from his mind they banish understanding."

Today, the Soviets are coordinating their overall maritime effort at the highest government level, in furtherance of their campaign for world influence. The United States no longer has governmental machinery responsible for coordinating U. S. maritime services in furtherance of foreign interests.

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p R I O R to 1947, the former Navy Department, whose Secretary was a member of the Cabinet, was able to coordinate in behalf of the President all U. S. maritime services in their non-combat, as well as combat roles. In the Congress, the former Naval Affairs Committees of the House and Senate provided the legislative counterpart.

The National Security Act of 1947 sought to update government machinery for coordinating the combat arms.

But no provision was made for continuing coordination of the maritime services in their all-important non-combat roles.

Since abolishment of the separate Navy Department and the Congressional Naval Affairs Committees, our non-combat maritime services—merchant, fishing and scientific fleets— have been virtually cast adrift from the national security structure and fragmented within various departments of the government. The commercial services have had to make their way under conditions less favorable than those of the leading maritime nations with which they must compete.

Their almost total orientation as commercial, profit-making enterprises tends to deny our government their full capabilities to compete effectively with the worldwide day-to-day Soviet maritime campaign.

On the other hand, providing various kinds of services to the U. S. Government is or should be a major market area for the U. S.-flag commercial fleets. Indeed, our government is potentially the largest of all markets, whose needs must be served by the merchant and fishing fleets in the best possible manner, and for which adequate, fair compensation must be paid.

There are some in government today who regard commercial shipping interests as something less than patriotic if they hesitate to make major commitments to government service which weaken their competitive position in the commercial world. The commercial sector, on the other hand, hesitates to make such commitments, fearing that they will be expected to provide service without fair compensation. There is also fear of outright take-over of ships in event of emergency without adequate compensation, and with ruinous effect on business enterprises which have been painstakingly built up over a great many years.

The fact is that no American is expected to serve his government without fair compensation, not even the professional military man. Moreover, our government has traditionally shown great concern for the commercial viability of essential Defense industries and has even built factories and provided government financing for this purpose. The maritime industries—shipping, shipbuilding, fishing and others —are among the most essential of all defense industries.

On the basis of geography alone, our military establishment would be able to do very little if our maritime industries are obsolescent and inadequate for their tasks.

The question is, how can this historic, mutually-supporting relationship between the U. S. Government and its maritime services be strengthened ? How can this be brought about in a way that will enable our country to compete successfully— and peacefully—for world influence, which at present seems to be swinging toward the Soviet sphere ? The hard fact is that without the special government-maritime link, our nation has little hope of continuing as a first-class maritime power.

This maritime organizational gap takes on new significance when considered alongside the vast and heartening implications of the Nixon Doctrine.

A NEW DIMENSION The Lykes seobarge ship, shown on her November 1971 sea trials, has a full load displacement of 50,900 tons. It con carry 38 barges, each with 850 tons of cargo, and can load or unload anywhere in less than sixteen hours. The 2,000 ton capacity eJevotor on the stern handles two barges simultaneously. In lieu of barges the top deck con be loaded three high with containers or con carry large vehicles, helos, etc. Its utility as an amphibious croft transporter, for across the beach logistic supply by air or water, for carrying vehicles, helos or other combat equipment to beach-heads or damaged port areas, or for straight point-to-point lift is in a new dimension for the U.S. Merchant Marine.

Courtesy General Dynamics

nPHE NIXON LOW-PROFILE DOCTRINE for Asia outlines the grand design for improving U. S. performance where the big-time competition is—in the trading seaports and capitals of the world. It phases down emphasis on U. S.-controlled land enclaves in foreign territory.

It upgrades emphasis on economic, people-to-people, maritime, and other forms of peaceful competition. It is realistically based on our maritime geography and the maritime nature of the Free World community.

The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 paves the way for a modem, more productive U. S. Merchant Marine and fishing fleet. The Navy portion of the Defense Budget is being increased. The Chief Executive himself has called attention to the geographical fact that the United States is a sea power, and must remain Number One. It now remains for those who serve in government to get on with the task of implementing the Grand Design.

Most immediate among the measures needed in the process of implementing the Nixon Doctrine is to reconstitute government machinery to replace that portion of the pre-1947 Navy Department which, through its cabinet-level Secretary, coordinated U. S. maritime assets and services under the President in the non-combat international effort.

To reconstitute this capability today would require an executive-level agency capable of coordinating in behalf of the Chief Executive, the several maritime services now distributed among a number of current government Departments. It would involve coordination at the highest level of policies, planning and non-combat operations of the Merchant Marine, fishing fleets and oceanography ships in the Department of Commerce, the Coast Guard in the Department of Transportation, and the Navy in the Department of Defense. To complete the structure, joint Congressional involvement in the overall maritime coordination process would also be required.

Of equal importance in implementing the Nixon Doctrine is the need to identify the classic functions of a nation's commercial fleets, as they have been developed among the more successful maritime powers of history. This is an essential step in assuring that U. S.-flag maritime assets are adequate to perform all functions essential to U. S. interests and that they are coordinated in the best possible manner in support of our Nation's objectives, policies and undertakings.

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Commercial trade Support of U. S. overseas policies and interests Importation of strategic material Naval combat augmentation Naval logistic support Military sealift

Now in more detail: 1. Commercial Trade. Current legislation affecting the U. S. Merchant Marine is oriented primarily toward its historic commercial trade functions. Merchant ships are designed and built at the initiative of private U. S. flag shipping companies. Before financing can be arranged from private sources, it must be shown that a market exists which will enable the projected ship to make a profit, virtually from the outset of its operating life. Construction Differential Subsidies and Operational Differential Subsidies are granted to the minimum extent necessary to compensate for the higher U. S. wage scales in both the construction and operating phases of the U. S. flag merchant ships. Such subsidies are comparable to the tariffs and foreign aid grants, for example, which enable other U. S. industries to do a profitable business under the U. S. flag and to compete abroad with products and services of other countries with lower standards of living.

As is the case with the U. S. merchant marine, the U. S. fishing fleet has continued to decline in relative world standing. Until 1957, the U. S. fishing fleet was second only to that of Japan in size of catch. Now the U. S. fleet ranks below those of Peru, Japan, Mainland China and Norway. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 authorizes subsidies for the fishing fleets as well as for the merchant marine. However, no subsidy funds have thus far been provided for the fishing fleet.

A strange phenomenon in the United States, since World War II particularly, is a tendency by some sectors of the public, and surprisingly by some sectors of government as well, to advocate construction of U. S. commercial ships in foreign yards and to patronize foreign-flag merchant shipping on the grounds that "it is cheaper." It is equally strange to note the absence of any comparable popular expression of preference for foreign-built aircraft, trucks, and automobiles, because "they are cheaper."

The fact is that a ship flying the U. S. flag is more than just another form of surface transportation. It is also a base, a piece of sovereign U. S. territory, peopled by loyal U. S. citizens. These people (the crews) have eyes, ears, intelligence and a uniquely strong loyalty to the United States. The ship itself has many capabilities, in addition to cargo capacity, which are available for service to the United States.

2. Support of U. S. overseas policies and interests.

The Soviet Union is employing their commercial and scientific fleets as the leading edge of their worldwide, non-combat campaign for increased power and influence. Their Navy is deployed and operated in subtle support of this campaign.

The important point is that the Soviet worldwide maritime effort is being coordinated at the Kremlin level.

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A ship flying the Soviet (or U. S.) flag can at any given time be a cargo-carrier, weapon platform, aircraft carrier, hotel, convention center, industrial exhibit, diplomatic post, mobile factory, conference site, communication center, electronic listening center, or even a command post. It can sail under government charter or private control, as may be appropriate at the time.

It is these additional capabilities which the Soviet government is coordinating so effectively in furtherance of their drive for world influence. These capabilities of Soviet ships and the people who man them are spearheading the Soviet world campaign which must rank as the most successful of modern times. U. S. failure since World War II to allocate to ships and the oceans the resources and technology our geographic situation requires has placed our country at a serious disadvantage in the modern, sophisticated competition for world influence control.

Here is the area where a coordinating organization is particularly needed to plan and equip U. S. flag ships with facilities and personnel to carry on the maritime aspects of peaceful competition. Entirely new types of ships, equipment, concepts, trading philosophies and procedures may indeed develop from serious study in this area.

For example, it may be in overall U. S. interests to develop trade with areas in which an immediate profit could not be realized from a strictly commercial point of view.

In earlier times, the more successful maritime nations financed expeditions to new lands and in some cases even financed new colonization. It was often many years before such efforts began to pay off commercially. But the international relations gains to be made through maritime trade with undeveloped areas are clearly documented in history. The advantage has gone to that nation which best understood and utilized the full potential of ships sailing under its own flag in furtherance of national interests.

At the present time it is the Soviets who seem to be Number One in such understanding and utilization.

3. Importation of Strategic Material. A growing energy crisis is casting a long shadow over the United States' industrial economy. Fuel and other energy resources are being consumed at a skyrocketing rate. Fuel imports from overseas sources, particularly the Middle East, are expected to increase at least fivefold by 1985. This has far-reaching implications for United States national security planning. Unless fuel can be brought in regularly by sea, in the quantity needed, everything else grinds to a halt.

Industry, aircraft, trains, trucks, ships, military operations —they all need fuel. Three million barrels per day are coming in today. It will be 17 million barrels per day coming in by 1985.

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Courtesy Naval Oceanographic Office Giant Japanese tanker in the Panama Canal.

Fuel in this volume must come by supertankers of 250,000 deadweight tons or more. Hundreds of these huge ships will be needed to supply the fuel, as well as the many other strategic materials, the United States will require on a continuing basis in the years ahead.

Thus, it is absolutely essential in defense planning to assure that these ships get through. Any attempt to interdict the essential sea lanes involved must be defended. Unless control of the sea can be assured continuously from the outset of any military emergency, very little else can be done in furtherance of the national interest; it will be last-ditch defense from the outset.

4. Naval Combat Augmentation. On September 23, 1779, Captain John Paul Jones in BON HOMME RICHARD defeated the English man-o-war SERAPIS in an eyeball-to-eyeball duel off Scarborough, England. BON HOMME RICHARD was an old French merchant ship, formerly in the East India trade. Conversion of merchant ships to combat duty has been standard practice in centuries of naval experience. It is in keeping with the historically-tested concept that a ship is a base, available for use in any role the national interests may require.

In World War I and World War II, both England and the United States made wholesale conversion of merchant ships to combat functions. In World War II, the United States built 110 aircraft carrier decks alone on merchant hulls. With the U. S. Navy still shrinking in size, conversion of merchant ships to naval combat functions will be required on an even greater scale in future emergencies.

Some merchant ship types may require conversion to serve in more than one capacity. Supertankers, for example, in addition to transporting huge volumes of criticallyneeded fuel, may need an additional capability for replenishing escort ships. Since these tankers must be defended at all costs against attack, a flight deck or platform could be added to some of them from which convoy defense aircraft and weapon modules would be operated. In this case, two military-related functions might be added without detracting too much from the basic cargo-carrying functions.

It might also be prudent from the national security standpoint to incorporate in original tanker construction essential elements of the add-on combat and military-related functions they would need in event of emergency. Moreover, it may be prudent to give the crews of these essential ships some basic training to meet emergencies. It hardly need be added that ships so closely tied to the overall U. S. national security effort should fly the U. S. flag.

Studies and planning for the combat augmentation function are underway. More can be expected as time goes on.

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5. Naval Logistic Support. In July 1970, in a meeting between the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral E. R. Zumwalt, Jr., U. S. Navy, and the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, the Honorable Andrew E. Gibson, the Merchant Marine was asked to provide more of the logistic support required by the Navy. In that way the limited Navy shipbuilding funds could be concentrated on combat ships.

During February and March 1972, a fleet operation was conducted with a commercially-manned tanker fueling various fleet units underway. These included aircraft carriers and destroyers, both U. S. and NATO. The U. S. tanker ERNA ELIZABETH sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, on February 7th and conducted successful refueling operations in the Eastern Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. This is the first step in making available for fleet replenishment all U. S.-flag tankers operating at sea, wherever they may be. More Navy-Merchant Marine replenishment-at-sea operations are being planned.

6. Military Sealift. Military sealift involves sea transportation of military-connected cargo and personnel.

This function was assigned in 1949 to the Navy in the reorganization following enactment of the National Security Act of 1947. This arrangement was reaffirmed unanimously by the House Armed Services Committee in November, 1971, after extensive hearings on a proposal to transfer Military Sealift functions to the Army. In this reaffirmation, the Congress ruled on the basis of its historic constitutional responsibility to "provide and maintain a Navy." It ruled in similar fashion in the late 1940's with respect to proposals to separate the U. S. Marine Corps and Naval Aviation from the Navy Department.

T N 1954, under an arrangement between the Secretaries of Defense and Commerce known as the Wilson-Weeks Agreement, it was agreed that commercial fleets would be the primary carriers of military sealift cargo. Defense

sealift cargo has thus been designated as a major market area for U. S. flag merchant ships. How much of the total Defense cargo actually goes to U. S. flag shipping companies will depend upon the skill and persistence with which management and labor together compete for the Defense market, and provide better, more reliable service for less.

Moreover, since the rapid sea-lift expansion accompanying a major contingency would require the bulk of military sealift to move in commercial bottoms, both the Navy and Maritime Administration are working together to expand use of this procedure in peacetime operations and training.

Of the six basic merchant fleet functions discussed here, (1) Commercial trade, (2) Support of U. S. overseas policies and interests, (3) Importation of strategic material, (4) Naval combat augmentation, (5) Naval logistic support, and (6) Military sealift, the last five are in direct service of of the government. In addition, the first, commercial trade, is an essential part of the National Defense Industrial Base and makes a direct contribution to the economic strength of the Nation. Thus, if national defense requires that the government subsidize the Army, Navy and Air Force at the 100 percent level, a case could be made for subsidizing the U. S. merchant and fishing fleets at the 80 to 90 percent level. On the other hand, those nations of history which have been most enduring have seen to it by one means or another, that their maritime fleets were preeminent in commercial trade competition. In this way they were able to pay their way and at the same time serve their governments in peace and war. This assured their people and governments more security for less direct subsidy.

Also, of the six functions discussed, only two, commercial trade and military sealift, have thus far been analyzed in depth. Such an analysis of the other four functions would probably disclose a need for a U. S.-flag commercial fleet (fishing and merchant) somewhat larger and different in character than that now visualizedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one which would perhaps meet around 50 percent of total U. S. fishing and foreign shipping requirements.

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Courtesy Pacific Far East Lines Another new Container Ship

T h u s , for the U. S. flag shipping industryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the U. S. Government is perhaps the most important of all markets for the commercial fleets. This market must be served in the best possible manner, in all its facets, to promote the national interest.

F o r those in government who would save a short-term dollar by shipping in foreign-flag carriers, the record of the past 25 years clearly shows that we have not done very well or saved much of anything by channeling U. S. shipping and shipbuilding dollars into foreign-flag shipping. As the history of Carthage and that of many other now-extinct maritime civilizations bears witness, supporting a second-best maritime capability is about the least cost-effective and most self-destructive policy of all.

Compromise makes a good umbrella, in statesmanship.

T h e Nixon Doctrine has charted the course. But this enlightened concept can only be fully implemented when modern governmental machinery is established to assure that the United States regains preeminence at sea. On the Executive side this means an agency capable of coordinating in the national interest all maritime assets now distributed among a number of governmental departments. On the Legislative side, a Joint Congressional Committee on Maritime Affairs may be indicated.

Government policies and legislation afifecting the U. S.-flag maritime industries must be such that we will again be Number One at sea. The compelling facts of U. S. geography and the Soviet challenge require it. At this critical juncture in history, the nation needs the whole-hearted no-nonsense support of the people and of the entire government of the United States.

Rear Admiral Miller has served as Special Assistant to the Maritime Administrator since November 1970. This position was created in a move by the Secretaries of Commerce and the Navy to maximize the U.S. Merchant Fleet's contribution to U.S. Foreign Policy and military readiness objectives. He served as the first Director of Strategic Offensive and Defensive Systems on the CNO's Staff prior to assuming this position. A 1933 graduate of the Naval Academy, he has written and lectured extensively on Military Policy and Strategy, Sea Power and Maritime Strategy and has had published a number of articles on these subjects.

but a poor roof; often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise James Russell

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TRIBUTES TO "JERRY" LAND Vice Admiral Emory S. Land, USN (Ret.), died on 27 November 1971, as previously reported in Shipmate. It seems appropriate in this issue, dedicated to the Merchant Marine, to note the extent of his reputation in European maritime circles as reflected in these obituaries from shipping magazines with international circulations: From fAIRPLAY (London) of 30 December 1971

Vice Admiral E m o r y S. Land (see Fairplay of 7th January 1971, p. 5 8 ) , without doubt America's foremost shipping man, died at the Naval Hospital, Washington, D. C , on 27th November, at the age of 92. H i s life spanned the period of U. S. seapower greatness. Born in Colorado, he entered the Naval Academy at the time of the Spanish-American W a r , was a naval architect during the U. S. Navy's shipbuilding growth before W o r l d W a r I and a naval aviator and aircraft constructor in the Navy's aviation revolution between World W a r s I and I I . H e was Assistant Chief of the Navy Department's Bureau of Aeronautics, 1926-28, and Chief of the Bureau of Ships, 1932-37, when he retired. President Roosevelt then appointed him a member of the newly-formed Maritime Commission and he was its chairman from 1938 to 1946.

Historians now agree that the W o r l d W a r I I merchant marine fleet of over 4,500 ships, whose building he directed, was a major factor in the Allied victory. In the quarter of a century since, that fleet became "the lifeline of freedom" as President Nixon stated in his eulogy of Vice Admiral Land.

It, too, is now gone.

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Vice Admiral Emory S. Land, U S N ( R e t ) , age 92, and no doubt the greatest American shipping man of the 20th century, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital, outside Washington, D. C , on 27 November 1971. Admiral Land both built and directed the 5,000 ship U. S. merchant fleet of World W a r I I which not only had a marked impact on that war but also on the Marshall Plan and the Korean W a r and has been the mainstay of U. S. shipping since. W h a t is left of that fleet is now fast being scrapped.

Admiral Land engaged in other endeavors after the war, mainly aviation, and was active in industry up to the time of his death, being consultant in Washington for General Dynamics, a major corporation engaged in aircraft, submarine and ship construction.

As a further tribute from his own land, the Board of Trustees of the National Geographic Society on 13 January 1972 adopted a Testimonial Resolution honoring Admiral Land, who had been a trustee of the Society for thirty years. One paragraph will serve to illustrate the whole: He once referred modestly to himself as a "glorified ship's carpenter." But the ship was the Ship of State, and Emory Land the man who kept it seaworthy in time of overwhelming peril. We, his colleagues and compatriots, deem ourselves privileged to have shared the voyage with him.

OUR MERCHANT MARINE WHO CARES? WHY SHOULD THEY? Rear Admiral John Harllee, USN (Ret.) The Effects of Past Legislation on the Growth or Decline of Our Merchant Marine T ' H E DECLINE of the U. S. flag merchant fleet is well known. In 1971 it carried only 5.6% of our foreign waterborne commerce. On January 1, 1972, with only 612 privately owned active ships, it had slipped into seventh place among world maritime powers, behind the Soviet Union! In merchant shipbuilding the U. S. is in eleventh place.

How did this happen ? It was caused by low cost foreign competition and by apathy on the part of the American public. It was caused by dissension in the steamship industry.

It was caused by American businessmen, exporters and importers, using foreign instead of American ships. The selfishness and shortsightedness of both management and labor and the business public has simply reflected a general malaise which has affected our society.

Underlying the merchant marine problems were high costs related to the high American standard of living. Not just seamen's wages and shipbuilders' wages, but the cost of materials and equipment used in building the ships, and the costs of supplies, insurance, repairs and overhead for operating the ships. Other American industries have high costs, of course, but they are not in naked competition with foreigners as the maritime industries are. Other industries are protected by varying degrees of restrictive quotas, tariffs, patents, technological advances, and greater inland freight charges for most foreign goods.

The merchant marine did not create these disadvantages of higher labor costs. They have been the result of a national economic and sociological policy long supported with ever increasing force by the American people, including such factors as minimum wages, collective bargaining, maintenance of high farm prices, social security and safety requirements. No wonder imports are cheaper and no wonder we built up to a trade deficit in 1971 for the first time in 78 years!

These cost disadvantages of the United States merchant marine are increased even further by subsidy aidsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^both direct and indirectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;given by foreign nations to their merchant marines. Very few Americans realize the extent of these aids. Shipping registered under the flags of Liberia and Panama pay no income taxes. Incidentally, Liberia has more merchant ship tonnage than any country in the world. British ship owners are able to claim depreciation at any rate they choose for each year (even the entire depreciation for one ship in one year) ; Norway permits its shipowners to deposit 20% of profits after depreciation in a fund upon which taxes are deferred. Other countries bestow many other benefits such as below-market interest rates, loan guarantees and a wide variety of favorable treatment relating to taxes, customs, port fees, and the like. Probably the most important benefits are the overt and covert cargo preference practices and efforts of the governments and businessmen of major foreign maritime nations to effect use of their own national merchant marines.

These include equal access or bilateral governmental agreements and a strong inclination on the part of foreign exporters and importers, often supplemented by governmental

pressure, to use their own merchant marines. And, in turn, these nations rely on their merchant marines to provide needed foreign exchange and domestic employment and revenue. The overall result is that the major foreign merchant marines get more assistance and more cargo than ours, and they generally contribute more to the economics of their nations.

Of all the nations which aid their merchant marines it may well be that the Soviet Union now does the most. The Russian merchant marine is owned and operated by its government. It is not bound by the dictates of profit and loss, and whatever promotional aid it needs it automatically gets. Lloyds Register reported in November of 1971 that the Russians had a merchant fleet of 16,194,326 million tons gross whereas we had 16,265,699 million tons. However, as reported by Lloyds, five million of our tonnage consisted of vessels in the Reserve Fleet, almost all of which are World War II built vessels which are inefficient and now virtually unserviceable because of age. In terms of total dollar outlay for shipbuilding, the Soviet Union is outpacing the U. S. by a ratio of two to one. Moreover, 80% of the Soviet merchant ships are less than 10 years of age while approximately 75% of the American merchant ships are 20 years of age or older.

It has long been clear that the U. S. flag merchant marine cannot compete in the world market without aid from the U. S. government.

Q U R EARLY LEADERS recognized the importance of a strong merchant marine, but very few people know that aid to our merchantmen started back in 1789. The United States was such a great source of natural resources that our export trade could pretty well fill our ships, but the import trade, kept from carriage in American ships by foreign agreements, did not require many ships.

The first Act passed by the Congress under the new Constitution, on July 4, 1789, contained a clause allowing a discount of 10% of the tariff duties on all goods imported in ships built and owned by American citizens. This law also provided that foreign-built ships could not be registered in this country, thus encouraging American shipubuilding.

The history of our merchant marine in the nineteenth century and first part of this century is too well known to require an accounting here. After a significant growth during World War I our shipping declined, and in 1936 our merchant marine ranked fourth among the six leading maritime nations in tonnage.

The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was then enacted and the government embarked upon a program for the payment of subsidies to promote the building of ships in the U. S. and then operating of these ships under the U. S. flag. The government agreed to pay the cost differential between the higher costs of building ships in U. S. shipyards and operating ships under the U. S. flag and the lower costs of building ships in foreign countries and operating them under a foreign flag. The 1936 Act included several other benefits such as guaranteed shipbuilding loans under Title XI, and tax deferments on certain funds set aside for ship construction.

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It must be emphasized that the 1936 Act and its implementation were primarily intended to aid the berth liner segment of the American merchant marine in the foreign trade but did not assist the non-liner bulk and tanker vessels. In 1936 the liner fleet was carrying most of the cargo and seemed most useful militarily and economically, and, therefore, most worthy of aid. The domestic merchant marine was at that time relatively healthy, being thenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; protected by the cabotage laws which prohibit foreign competition. The domestic fleet (coast-wise and intercoastal) has not been able to compete successfully since World War II in contiguous trades due partly to selective rate cutting by railroads, but it has grown tremendously in the non-contiguous trades (to Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii).

The 1936 Act was successful in that the berth liner segment of our merchant marine is the only one which is at all healthy. It carries about 24% by tonnage and between 35 and 40% by revenue of the liner cargo in our foreign trade and has 180 fast, modern ships built since World War II. The unsubsidized dry bulk and tanker segments have recently been carrying less than 3% of the bulk cargo in our foreign trade. And yet, petroleum, ores, grains, and other bulk cargoes make up almost 90% of the tonnage in our trade today. With the great increase in the need for oil, gas, and other strategic raw materials, bulk carriers and tankers have become essential to our defense and to our economy.

Cargo Preference In addition to construction and operating subsidy aid to U. S. liner vessels, the United States has assisted its merchant marine (both liner and bulk carriers) by reserving certain government generated cargoes for U. S. flag carriage.

The Military Transportation Act of 1904 requires all U. S. military cargo to be transported in U. S. flag vessels when such are available. To illustrate the importance of this type of cargo, the Maritime Administrator stated on September 25, 1971, "Military cargoes account for 30 to 40% of the total dry cargo carried in U. S. flag liner vessels." In 1966 the Department of Defense instituted a competitive bidding system, now under review, which the steamship industry claims has resulted in disastrously low rates. The cognizant Congressional Committees, the Department of Defense, the Maritime Administration, and the Federal Maritime Commission are currently making a thorough study of military sea lift procurement practices.

Public Resolution No. 17 (1934) and Public Law 664 (1954) are complex in wording and in interpretation, but briefly stated, call for at least 50% of government impelled (economic assistance) cargo to be carried in U. S. flag ships. Such cargo is generated by AID, U. S. ExportImport Bank loans and the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

This legislation has resulted in a very substantial amount of cargo being carried in U. S. flag ships, but could, if strictly enforced, result in even more cargo for the American merchant marine. During the 1964-1969 period government cargo other than DOD carried aboard American flag ships ranged as low as 41%. It is interesting to note that a study entitled "The United States Merchant Marine in National Perspective," prepared for the American Institute of Merchant Shipping in 1970 by Harbridge House (the Harbridge House Study) and derived from Department of Commerce and MSTS sources, reported that from 1958 to 1967 commercial cargo carried in the foreign trade was actually less (209,500 measurement tons) than the total of DOD and other government preference cargo (237,951 measurement tons).

Both the government and shipowners recognize that aid must be given the merchant marine, but that it is unhealthy for it to rely so heavily upon government cargo.

In the future our defense and foreign aid commitments are likely to continue to diminish, and commercial cargo in our foreign trade will greatly increase.

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The Effect of the Merchant Marine on Our National Economy Proponents of a strong merchant marine contend that, aside from being an aid to national defense, vessels subject to American control are necessary to promote trade, to assure adequate transportation for distribution of U. S. products, to keep ocean freight rates in line, and to protect exporters and importers from discrimination by foreign lines.

There is a group of economists, however, who generally discount these views. They argue that we can get cheaper and often better shipping services from foreign lines, at least for our peacetime commercial needs. There is no question about the fact that many foreign steamship lines have rendered efficient service to U. S. trade and commerce.

As previously mentioned, cargo preference laws assign certain government impelled cargoes to carriage via American ships. This means that many American ship operators can do pretty well on governmental cargo without the necessity of overexerting themselves to get commercial cargo. The American merchant thus sometimes lacks a ship operator who is aggressive enough in soliciting cargo and providing rates and services which will build up a continuing U. S. foreign trade promotion. But it must be emphasized that in the future the American merchant marine must transport more, much more, commercial cargo. It would be enormously helpful to the American merchant marine if it could be of still more assistance to our exporters and importers than it is today.

A new National Maritime Council comprised of shipping and shipyard management and labor officials has been recently formed to persuade American businessmen to "Ship American" and to help them increase their exports. A new Office of Market Development (with seven field offices) has replaced a much smaller unit in the Maritime Administration in an effort to get more cargo to move in American ships.

The success of these efforts in the face of the unfortunate apathy of the American businessman remains to be seen.

Big odds must be overcome, but these are bigger steps than have been taken before.

Notwithstanding its problems there is no doubt that the American merchant marine has made a major contribution to our balance of payments position. The Harbridge House Study shows that the total favorable balance of payments impact made by our merchant marine for the period 1958 to 1967 was about 7.5 billion dollars.

Substantial taxes have been paid by the merchant fleet, and employment created by it has ranged from 93,163 seagoing jobs in 1951 to 31,988 in 1971. Although shipbuilding for the Navy dwarfs merchant ship construction in the U. S., about 18,000 of the 125,000 shipbuilding workers in the U. S. are employed in the construction and repair of merchant shipping. Mining, manufacturing, and processing supplies of all kinds for ships and shipyards Container ship offloading Courtesy U.S. Naval

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account for a good many additional indirectly employed persons. This multiplier effect has been estimated to range up to three or even up to seven times the directly employed ship and shipyard labor, depending upon which economist makes the estimate.

On the other hand, a Brookings Institution Study titled "Setting National Priorities—the 1972 Budget" stated with relation to the plans leading to the Merchant Marine Act of 1970: "It is difficult to estimate the likely cost of the government's maritime programs—it is quite likely that the ten-year cost will exceed $10 billion. The actual national security benefits to be derived from such a program, particularly one of this size, have never been demonstrated. These additional subsidies represent a long-term commitment, and a claim on scarce budgetary resources for a program that has not appeared near the top of most publicly proclaimed priority lists."

There should nevertheless be no doubt that the merchant marine has been of great value to the nation's economy, but in the years before 1970 the "publicly proclaimed priority lists" of other needs, differences between labor and management, and between the different segments of the maritime industry (subsidized vs. unsubsidized; bulk vs. liner; foreign vs. domestic trade) have precluded enough assistance to the merchant marine to arrest its decline, despite claims of benefits such as those made by the Harbridge House Study. Now let us look to the present and the future.

The Status of Subsidy Legislation a n d H o w it W i l l Affect the Building of N e w Ships T h e Merchant Marine Act of 1970, signed by the President on October 20 of that year, was the first complete legislative overhaul of governmental assistance to the Merchant Marine since the Act of 1936. It reiterates the vital importance of our merchant marine to our national defense and to our overall national economy. It was supported by a unified industry, which finally acted upon the realization that it was destroying itself. The 1970 Act is a comprehensive law, but its principal features provide for: (a) The provision of construction subsidy to the shipyards (not the ship operators) for construction of 300 ships over the next decade, these ships to be dry bulk ships and tankers as well as cargo liners. The subsidy is to be decreased 2% a year, from 45% in FY 1971 to 35% by 1976, (b) The extension of operating subsidy to operators of bulk ships and tankers in the foreign trade, (c) A liberalization of tax deferred construction funds for liners in the foreign trade and extension of that benefit to all types of ships in the foreign and non-contiguous domestic trades (to Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii) and in the Great Lakes, (d) An increase in the amount of government guaranteed Title XI ship construction loans from one billion dollars to three billion dollars, (e) A change in the method of computing operating subsidy from a comparison between our maritime labor costs and foreign maritime costs to a comparison between the wage index of a broad cross section of American labor and that of a broad cross section of the foreign maritime nations, and (f) An increase in research and development effort, beginning with a tripling of funds to 24 million dollars annually.

T h e Merchant Marine Act of 1970 contains several major incentive features, to w i t : (a) The phased reduction of the shipbuilding subsidy, (b) The change in computing operating differential subsidy so profits can more accurately reflect efficiency even as foreign maritime labor costs increase, (c) Subsidies to bulk ships (liquid and dry) which have heretofore lacked incentive to build and operate under the American flag, (d) Increase in low cost (Title XI guaranteed) loans, (e) Liberalization of tax deferred construction funds giving more operators the possibility of building American, (f) Added stress on research and development, and (g) Added stress on elimination of operating subsidy where efficiencies permit (already done for container ships in the North Atlantic trade).

During the first year of the new program, only 12 ships were ordered under the 1970 Act against the government's intention to build 19 with subsidy. These 12 were L A S H (Lighter Aboard Ship) ships, huge containerships with the containers in barges aboard ship; 3 regular containerships ; and 2 OBO's (ore-bulk-oil ships). However, contracts were awarded covering the conversion of 11 ships into fully containerized vessels. As of 22 March 1972 the only ships for which subsidy contracts had been signed in Fiscal Year 1972 were three tankers and two L A S H vessels. Although progress has been made since October of 1970, it has not measured up to hopes. The President of the Shipbuilders Council of America said, on October 13, 1971, "shipping industry sources in 1969 advised the Congress that shipyard contracts for as few as 53 or as many as 82 merchant ships would be ordered if an appropriate program and sufficient construction subsidy funds were forthcoming." Nevertheless, as of 22 March 1972, the building program's slow start left the Maritime Administration with about $243 million of uncommitted construction subsidy funds for fiscal years 1971 and 1972.

This disappointment, certainly not final, stems from a sharp demoralization of the international shipping market in 1971 and the consequential effects of declining ship charter freight rates; decreased cargo for American bottoms ; lower earnings for many American flag shipping companies; and the consequent disenchantment of private investors.

On the positive side, even though all funds appropriated for construction were not used, the Maritime Administration could claim on September 25, 1971: "During Fiscal Year 1971 subsidized ship construction and conversion contracts totalling $390 million were awarded—a record high.

Of this total, $171 million will be borne by the government— the largest construction subsidy commitment made in any single year since the inception of the subsidy program."

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T o the above must be added the major current efforts to obtain more cargo for American ships, which include : (a) The formation of the National Maritime Council, (b) The creation of the new Office of Market Development in the Maritime Administration, (c) The provisions of the Revenue Act of 1971 giving a 7% foreign trade tax credit for use of U. S. flag ships, and (d) The centralization of efforts in the Maritime Administration for stricter compliance with cargo preference laws.

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during strikes has recently caused the seagoing unions, which are vitally interested in a healthy rather than declining merchant marine, to hold down their strikes. In fact, Joseph Curran, President of the National Maritime Union, has advocated a full time arbitrator (not in government) to avoid interruptions of shipping services. Other labor leaders have also given consideration to this solution. Even George Meany was reported by the February 14, 1972, Baltimore Sun to have suggested that strikes no longer make sense and ought to be eliminated.

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The problem in working up to the Administration's goal of building 30 ships a year is to persuade the steamship operators and financial institutions (which must back them in purchasing ships) that they can count on (1) getting sufficient cargo and (2) having sufficient labor peace.

American steamship lines will not build ships to operate under the U. S. flag unless they can get cargo. The huge U. S. oil, steel, and aluminum companies must be persuaded to give charters to people who are willing to build under the American flag.

The fact that almost all our bulk cargo is carried by foreign flag ships could be dangerous to our defense and to our economy, which depends basically on imported energy supply (oil and gas) and raw materials (ores). For example, studies have shown that by 1985 more than half of our oil must be imported from the Middle East. Sixty-six out of seventy-seven strategic raw materials must be imported. Foreign labor unions, Marxist ones for example, could prevent foreign flag ships from servicing us during our emergencies. This is dangerous to our national security.

These are persuasive reasons why it is so important to have more bulk ships under the American flag.

Maritime Labor The need for labor peace for a healthy American merchant marine cannot be overemphasized. The jurisdictional strikes are particularly unfortunate. Longshoremen's strikes, occurring regularly at the end of every contract, have hit the American merchant marine, as well as the American economy, very hard. These strikes have usually lasted for months.

The last west coast dock strike in 1971 lasted 100 days before a Taft-Hartley injunction was invoked and even after the injunction period the strike continued for 34 more days.

Foreign ships have greater flexibility and can trade elsewhere with much less difficulty than American ships during longshoremen's strikes. Furthermore, cargo is diverted to Canadian and Mexican ports (for example $1,868,000,000 worth of our oceanborne exports went through Canada in 1971).

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In spite of over four billion dollars worth of assistance needed by and given to the American merchant marine since World War II the cost advantages of operating under foreign flags are so great that as of December 31, 1970, Americans owned 467 ships of 25,611,225 tons under foreign flags. As of that date 48 ships of 9,252,860 tons were under construction or on order for the account of foreign affiliates of U. S. companies. These figures have not significantly diminished. Most of the ships are tankers and dry bulk ships under the Liberian and Panamanian flags, but they also included other types of ships under other flags. These foreign flags used by American companies and individuals for their ships are known variously as "flags of convenience," "runaway flags," or "flags of necessity," depending on the point of view. The reasons why operation of foreign flag vessels is attractive are simple: little or no taxation, relatively low labor costs, low safety requirements, minimal governmental control, and freedom from labor strife.

Their seamen are not on the American standard of living, nor are their ships primarily operated to benefit the United States.

The value of these ships to the United States is questionable.

Under the so-called doctrine of "efifective control" some would undoubtedly be useful to the U. S. in an emergency, but obviously some would not, particularly since they have foreign captains, officers, and crews, none of whom are subject to security checks. The nation whose Navy controls the waters a particular ship happens to be in at the time of an emergency will probably determine whose "effective control" it will be under. Clearly the flag of convenience ships do not contribute to a favorable U. S. balance of payments position, U. S. employment, or U. S. tax receipts.

The owners generally claim that they could not afford to operate under the U. S. flag. The answer to that must be to make operation under the U. S. flag more attractive.

Projections for the Future The Maritime Administration has forecast that in the decade of the 1970's U. S. foreign trade ocean tonnage will rise by 80%â&#x20AC;&#x201D;from an annual movement of 470 million tons in 1970 to more than 800 million in 1980. The great majority of this (650 million tons) will be bulk cargo. It predicts a fleet of 580 ships by 1980, 60% under 10 years old, and with 3 times the carrying capacity of the present fleet.

By the mid-1980's foreign imports are expected to account for two-thirds of our petroleum supply. To transport these imports will require as much tanker tonnage as now exists in the combined world fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;153 million deadweight tons.

The loss of revenue and adverse effect on balance of payments of transporting this oil under foreign flags would be tremendous.

With the subsidy assistance now available for such ships it is to be hoped that American shipyards and shipping companies will be able to capitalize on this marketing opportunity. Present indications are that construction applications for at least eight 225,000 deadweight ton tankers will be approved this fiscal year.

In terms of the expected increase in liquified natural gas imports, it is estimated that as many as 80 LNG tankers of the 120,000 cubic meter size will be required to meet domestic demands for this clean burning fuel. The Maritime Administration believes that a substantial number of these SHIPMATE

ships will be built in this country and operated under the U.S. flag. Although the U.S. is well abreast of worldwide developments in LNG tanker technology, the fact remains that all LNG ships in operation, as well as those under construction, are products of foreign yards. If the El Paso application now under study by the Maritime Commission—to build six 125,000 cubic meter LNG's in American yards—passes muster and is followed by other LNG domestic construction in the offing, then the U.S. will be on the way to challenge the current domination

by France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Great Britain in this relatively new field of shipbuilding.

Another type of bulk carrier which should figure importantly in the subsidized shipbuilding program is the OBO ship. Two of these combination liquid and dry bulk vessels of 80,000 deadweight tons had been ordered by February 1972 and subsidy applications had been submitted for two in the 160,000-ton size.

A promising market for the shipbuilders is represented by the Alaskan oil discoveries. While at the time of this writing no decision has been rendered by the Department of Interior on the Alaska pipeline linking the oil fields on the North Slope with the port of Valdez on Alaska's south coast, the energy crisis confronting this nation should dictate a go-ahead for this program. A favorable decision is expected to generate the construction of more than 30 large tankers for the domestic trade, ranging in size from 125,000 to 250,000 tons, all of which will have to be built in U. S. yards under a Jones Act provision.

Australia and Japan are also potential markets for natural gas from Alaska.

To complete the shipbuilding outlook, our domestic shipping segment offers additional promising prospects for new ship construction. The long standing famine of new commercial ship construction on the Great Lakes has been broken, with three bulk carriers and one tug-barge combination presently building or on order.

The Administration's goal is to carry 30% of the nation's oceanborne commerce in the foreign trade with the addition of 300 liner and bulk ships to be built in the next 10 years. However, any projection for the future must first weather the storm of labor-management relations already discussed. If this can be accomplished, and the shipowners and financial community be convinced that it has been accomplished, the great reason for optimism in future projections in intermodalism, or through door-to-door transportation. This was made possible by containerization.

American steamship lines have been the pioneers in the great transportation revolution of containerization. The new containerships (and the U. S. has the biggest fleet of them, 46 at the end of 1971) have a carrying capacity three to five times as great as the ships they are replacing.

The actual annual carrying capacity of American flag ships in the foreign trade greatly increased between 1958 and 1968.

The barge carrying containerships (LASH and SEABEE) offer commercial promise and their terminals are not as vulnerable in wartime as the other containerships. However, U. S. ships are already carrying a big percentage of the world container traffic (over 60% in the North Atlantic and over 62% in the U. S. Pacific-Far East trade) and overtonnaging has developed in the most important trade routes. Bulk carriers are principally what the American merchant marine needs now.

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Yet, in true over-all intermodalism we lag behind some foreigners. If the full thrust of intermodalism, or low-cost, fast, easy-to-document and trouble-free transportation, can be realized in this country, American steamship lines will have an advantage which foreign lines should not be able to match in getting the bonanza of American cargo.

Surely American steamship lines can cooperate with rail, truck, and barge lines to and from America's heartland better than foreigners can. And that's what intermodalism is— that cooperation plus simplification by the government and industry of through transportation and removal of the impediments thereto.

Although the government can and should help in obtaining cargo through such means as data banks on cargo flow and the diversion of more government generated cargo to U. S. flag ships, basically the solution must lie in commercial cargo being attracted to U. S. ships through better service and lower over-all cost.

Our deep water ports must be developed to handle deeper draft ships. Eighty-thousand-ton tankers of the OBO type are being built in the U. S., but world petroleum trade is going to tankers of 100,000 tons and above which cannot be handled at piers in the U. S. All 50 locations in the world which can handle 250-thousand-ton tankers are outside the U. S. The United States spent $1.7 million in 1971 designing a new nuclear reactor for shipboard use. Some believe that in the 1980's there will be a major world market for nuclear powered merchant ships and the Maritime Administration plans to take the lead in this field, as it did in the design and construction of the Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH. The best projection for the future may well be the substantial realization of the Administration's goals. The small number of ships contracted for in Fiscal Years 1971 and to date in FY 1972 compared to expectations show the magnitude of the problem. However, the progress made 13

in unifying the industry: reducing delays caused by seagoing if not longshoremen's strikes, the willingness of the Congress to pass legislation dealing with the longshoremen's strikes, the technological lead of the United States in containerization and L N G equipment, and the incentives structured by the administration should result in a numerically small but very high capacity and efficient merchant marine by the end of this decade. It should be able to take care of the vital logistical needs of our Armed Forces for most contingencies.

Perhaps the best omen for success so far is the support shown by Congress, which passed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 with its big increase in price t a g with only one dissenting vote in the Senate and one in the House of Representativevs. It is encouraging to see the unanimity with which the representatives of the people of America believe we should care about our merchant fleet.

Admiral Harllee, U S N A '34, served in the Navy for twenty-five years, including squadron command of FT Boats in W W I I with Lt. John F. Kennedy as one of his skippers.

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(AKA-103), set a peacetime record for efficiency awards. Following retirement in 1959 he engaged in various activities in California and New York until 1961, when he became a consultant to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation. Later that year he was appointed to the U.S. Maritime Commission and served as its chairman from 1963 to 1969. He is now Vice President of American Surveys and American Surveys International in Washinq^ton.

ADVICE FOR A PROSPECTIVE MIDSHIPMAN As a designated Blue and Gold Affiliate, RAdm. Magruder Tuttle, USN (Ret.) '32, was asked by a "concerned and conscientious father" to give his son some advice prior to his reporting to the Academy as a midshipman. The followiing letter resulted—and is so outstanding as to deserve general publication.

Dear Bill: Recently your father told me that you were entering the Naval Academy this summer and asked if I could pass on any words of wisdom that might prove helpful to you.

Since I entered in 1928—forty-four years ago—there have been so many changes that I hesitate to attempt giving you any advice except not to pay too much attention to "old fuds" like me. However, I'm sure here have been some aspects of your present status and the situation you are about to face which have not changed through the years.

Perhaps one of these is the importance of attitude. Having been to Duke University for one semester prior to entering the Naval Academy, I was prone to compare the Navy school with the freedom we had at Duke, which at first caused me occasional periods of dissatisfaction. T h e Naval Academy cannot and should not be compared with any other school except possibly West Point and the A i r Force Academy.

There is evidence that the Naval Academy has consistently been above either of the other service academies in academic accreditation and in the breadth of its curriculum. You are embarking upon a military career; you will soon be in the best school for that purpose in the world. Always remember that!

W h e n I point out some of the necessary attributes of successful junior officers, I'm sure you will feel that these considerations should be deferred for the future. However, if you can come to realize now something of your future responsibilities, I am fully convinced that your Naval Academy courses of instruction and training will be much more palatable and meaningful to you.

After graduation you will have five years obligated service.

This seems like a lifetime to you, and you will do better if you think of it as such. Make the Navy your whole life now and throughout your service career. This is the only way to make the best of it. There will be times when you wonder if the Academy is downgrading your personality to make you into a robot-type conformist. Don't worry about that; your personality will eventually emerge stronger as a result of your military training.

T h e Navy, in fact the whole nation, is looking for leaders.

Leadership is and always has been our nation's most precious asset. T h e Navy school will give you a great opportunity to develop your qualities of leadership, but no course of instruction will turn you into a leader. Only by persistent, conscientious effort can you accomplish that important achievement. This process should continue long after graduation.

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Always remember that leaders are developed and not born, and that you must do that job yourself. Making yourself into a leader is the most important objective you can possibly undertake. Of course, you should strive for the highest class standing you're capable of attaining; but should your class standing not be high, even after your best effort, never feel that this will mean you're destined to become a second-rate officer. T h e extent of your effort is all-important; but developing your qualities of leadership actually is more important than class standing. T o prove this point, a recent study showed that out of ten Naval Academy classes, there were just as many Admirals selected from the lower half of the class as from the upper half. You can be sure that in every case, the molding of their leadership qualities started right there during their Naval Academy training.

The Navy is looking for leaders with practical minds who can assimilate the important facts surrounding a situation, evaluate the relative importance of each, make a workable decision, and then cause others to enthusiastically assist in the implementation of the task. No military organization is looking for academic minds that can only discuss and consider without ever coming to timely conclusions or making practical decisions. This fact sets the military academies apart from most other institutions of higher learning.

Now that I have stressed so much the importance of leadership, what precisely is it and how does one go about developing the qualities ?

The best definition I know is that a leader can cause others to zvant to do what he wants them to do. Notice carefully the stress on causing others to want to carry out your objectives. Only by getting the voluntary and wholehearted support of your juniors can you get the best from them and produce the best results. In other words, you should not lean on your appointed position of authority, but rather on your qualities of leadership. H o w do you obtain these qualities? ( 1 ) Be knowledgeable. Know what you want to do and how to go about doing it. This requires study and thought to learn how to apply your academic knowledge to practical situations. In addition to study and reflection, you will have opportunities to observe your seniors and analyze their actions.

Never hesitate to ask questions at the proper time. They will appreciate your interest and dedication. You cannot be a leader without "knowing your stuff." ( 2 ) Be moral. American youth cannot give their best under fire or situations of great stress to an immoral leader. Don't preach to them yourself, but support your chaplain and religious programs.

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(3) Look your best. Dress well both in uniform and out.

Your smart appearance helps to command respect.

(4) Stay in top physical condition. You cannot do your best without feeling your best.

(5) Be enthusiastic. This is a vital trait of a leader, but how does one become enthusiastic? By doing more than you are required to do. In Biblical terms, always go the extra mile.

(6) Look after your men. Never pamper them or have pets, but get to know them by personal observation. Have a genuine interest in them and their relation to the common mission. Treat them all fairly and just a little better than they deserve, and they, on the whole, will respond in kind.

(7) One of the big industrial companies has said, "Take your job seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously." I think this is good advice. Keep your sense of humor and try to carry heavy responsibilities lightly.

(8) Always think of the responsibilities of your immediate superior and try to make his job easier. Reflect as much credit upon him as you can.

(9) Wherever you are assigned, strive to make your unit, whether squad, platoon, company, ship, squadron or task force, better because you are in it. Work for the good of your unit or command and not for personal glory. Those deserving credit will eventually be recognized. Do not waste time, talent and energy trying to attract credit.

You will hear that there is no room for initiative in the Armed Services. This simply is not true. There are certain minimums that everyone is required to meet. Up to that point, there is no choice, but after meeting minimum requirements the field is yours and your projects will create the enthusiasm that will make you outstanding.

Probably less than five percent of your entering class will ever be selected for flag rank in the Navy or Marine Corps, but you can be Admiral or General material if you hitch your wagon to that star right now. Again, I fully realize that I've covered ground that you won't reach for some time. However, the knowledge that there is a purpose in all you do as a midshipman will hopefully help you to have a more receptive attitude and the right attitude is well over half of the battle.

This year concentrate on being a good plebe, and do everything to the best of your ability while trying to keep a lighthearted, optimistic outlook, with the full assurance that you will emerge from this experience a better and more versatile man.

Later you will have an opportunity to choose your academic major, something that we did not have. Be sure to choose courses that will be of maximum value professionally. In my opinion, these would be subjects such as operational analysis or other operationally-oriented courses. Second, the most valuable, in my opinion, would be the engineering or technical majors, or those in the management area.

Finally, I would recommend that you go out for a competitive sport. Such activity can be a great asset to your development as a military leader. In addition, learn to enjoy golf, tennis and swimmingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;things that you can do throughout your entire career. Sports take some time, but help to keep you physically vigorous and your mental perspective in balance.

You cannot study without a break, and diversionary activity is much more relaxing and beneficial than doing nothing.

I hope you will feel free to write me anytime you have the inclination, but never any obligation to do so.

With congratulations and best wishes for a happy and successful Naval career.

Sincerely, M. H. TUTTLE

SHIP'S CLOCK and BAROMETER Seagoing; Professional; an Appropriate Gift These fine instruments are provided by C. Plath of Hamburg, Germany. Weems and Plath of Annapolis have mounted them together with a beautifully finished, brass replica of the Naval Academy insignia on a solid mahogany plaque.

The precision built, aneroid barometer is graduated in both millibars and inches of mercury. It and the clock are contained in matching, polished brass cases of 5.0 inch diameter at the base, each having a hinged cover and snap lock. Âť**

The Hamburg ship's bell clock is famous throughout the world for its precision jeweled movement. The four-inch sil vered dial has black etched numerals and a small second hand, a feature not included on many bell clocks.

The bell has an exceptionally clear and melodious tone which announces the time on the hour and half hour in the traditional ship's bell manner.

There is an inconspicuous lever at the side of the clock's face which silences the bell when desired.

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For Deliveries in Maryland Please Add 4 % State Sales Tax

The two instruments are handsomely mounted as shown on the polished mahogany plaque with the solid brass Naval Academy seal at center.

The ensemble is a decorative and useful addition to any room in the house or in the cabin or pilot house of your boat. Available only through the Naval Academy Alumni Association, it may be purchased by mail.

The price is $170.00 postpaid to any address in the United States.

U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni House Annapolis, Maryland 21402 MAY,

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A BICENTENNIAL PROPOSAL Rear Admiral E. A. Rodgers, USMS The state maritime academies are going through an exceptionally difficult period at this time, largely because of the downturn in maritime business but also because they are at the weak end of the power spectrum in regard to government policies and support. They are being forced to change away from a strong emphasis on preparing young men for a sea-going profession and are trying to find ways by which they can become a more visible and recognizable asset to the country. The following proposal has been submitted to federal and state officials and agencies as one area in which the Maine Maritime Academy might make a significant contribution, but its principle could apply equally to those of other states.

Maine Maritime Academy, already experienced in the export promotion of Maine products, proposes to expand its mission by operation of a floating trade exposition manned

by Academy officers and cadets in order to promote (1) American Export Trade, (2) the U.S. Merchant Marine, (3) Good Will and (4) the Role of the Maritime Academies.

An analysis of certain problems facing the United States at this timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an unfavorable balance of trade, the small percentage of foreign trade being carried on U.S. flag ships, and the urgent need to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;joined with the imminence of the celebration of our country's bicentennial suggests an opportunity for a new direction in the promotion of international trade which will redound to the benefit of the entire nation, and enhance the role of our maritime colleges. introduction There is no question that our foreign trade position is becoming ever more critical. The fact that our merchant marine carries only a small fraction of our overseas commerce, contributes in no small manner to the unfavorable balance of payments. Despite the growing volume and value of foreign trade, a steadily decreasing percentage is being carried in American ships. Despite efforts to guarantee necessary replacements, the number of our merchant vessels is also declining at a rate beyond replacement capacity.

Unemployment has resulted as job opportunities for licensed and unlicensed maritime personnel have declined. Steps must be taken to increase the use of American Merchant ships.

The recent devaluation of the American dollar is a convenient starting place for increased efforts to expand the sale of American goods abroad and to increase the volume of trade carried in American ships. Trade promotion is one of several effective instruments to seek out new markets.

In the past the contribution of a floating trade fair, mounted in a specially designed vessel, has been suggested as a potentially valuable promotional tool. Unfortunately the use of a commercial vessel, operating under normal profit and loss conditions, does not appear to be feasible.

The Maritime Administration is responsible for promoting the American Merchant Marine. Other branches of the Department of Commerce have responsibility for promotion of foreign trade and tourism. Still other branches of the Federal Government are actively engaged in sponsoring certain aspects of the U. S. Bicentennial celebration.

It would appear that this proposal would provide an opportunity for a coordination of interests, at a high level of Government, in furthering the objectives of all their disparate sectors to the national benefit. This proposal also provides 16

an opportunity to utilize under the U. S. flag presently laid up passenger vessels as combination trade and training ships.

Specifics of Proposal We have proposed that a vessel adequate to provide exhibit space, offer receptions, and to house and train an appropriate number of merchant marine officer trainees be procured by the Maritime Administration for operation by the Maine Maritime Academy. This vessel would be available for cruises of up to six months duration, and would be utilized in conjunction with the cadet sea requirements as a floating trade fair. It would be available on a world-wide basis for the promotion of foreign markets and tourism. The ship would also be available for tours to U. S. ports to promote regional products and to advocate the use of U. S. ships in the carrying of foreign commerce. In foreign ports the ship and cadets would be ideal for the promotion of good will through contacts at many levels with the local population. Sporting events, receptions, promotion of films, distribution of literature, visits to local schools, clubs, and cultural centers would all be conducive to the promotion of international good will and understanding, while at the same time adhering to the primary objective of promoting American products in foreign markets.

The ship would be fitted with exhibits of U. S. manufacturers. Representatives of these companies conceivably would be available in most major ports, but could be carried on the ship if space were available.

From the point of view of the Academy, the students would benefit from greatly expanded participation in the actual work of promotion of foreign trade activity. They would be offered increased opportunities for study in commerce, economic geography, and history of foreign areas, in addition to greater exposure to the operation of the vessel at sea. Althugh the Maine Maritime Academy is proposing to initiate this program it has equal applicability to the other maritime colleges.

Practical Considerations In order for this proposal to succeed it will be necessary that the major costs of operation and maintenance be borne by the Federal Government. However, with appropriate business arrangements it would appear that costs could be Cadets examine a major display aboard the STATE OF MAINE

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largely offset by income from exhibitors. A t any rate the net costs for the overall operation should be considerably reduced if maximum commercial participation can be secured. T h e Maritime Academy would be responsible for the operation of the ship, its day-to-day maintenance, and for the provisioning and housekeeping requirements of the ship's company.

Jurisdictional agencies of the Department of Commerce, and when appropriate, similar organizations on the state levels, would be responsible for coordinating the promotional aspects of the voyage, such as arranging for exhibits with exhibitors, and working out a suitable itinerary in coordination with Academy personnel. Exhibitors in general would be expected to bear, or share in, the costs of promotional activities, such as receptions, dinners, etc., in foreign ports. Conceivably such agencies as the U. S. Information Service would also be interested in participating.

Attention Radio Amateurs In commemoration of Armed Forces D a y 1972, and in conjunction with the annual Armed Forces Day communications test, the U. S. Naval Academy Amateur Radio Club will operate several stations for both amateur-to-amateur and military-to-amateur contacts. F o r the observance of this day, the call signs W U 3 S N A and N 0 N N N have been assigned by the Federal Communications Commission and Chief Navy M A R S for use by the U. S. Naval Academy Amateur Radio Club on May 20, 1972.

The present Maine Maritime Academy training ship.

STATE OF M A I N E , will again this year carry an array of Maine product exhibits and will serve as a center to host businessmen aboard the ship for receptions and buffets during the Academy's annual training cruise in May and June.

Ports scheduled for promotion activities this year are Lisbon, Piraeus ( A t h e n s ) , Naples and Barcelona. Interested officials may desire to observe this year's limited activity in order to gain a better insight into the potential of an expanded program.

The fact that this plan would serve the need to publicize the U. S. Bicentennial celebration would appear to enhance the attraction of this proposal. It would be desirable to embark on a pilot project as early as possible, preferably no later than 1973. A two-month cruise in mid-1973 would give all agencies an opportunity to test the practicality of the proposal and allow sufficient time for an expanded six-month cruise by 1974. If by 1976 the program proves to be efifective it would appear that it could be continued as a regular part of the mission of our maritime academies.

Thought must be given at an early date to the securing and outfitting of an adequate vessel for this purpose. From vessels available in lay up, the S A N T A P A U L A or S A N T A ROSA

appear to be the most desirable. I t is essential that planning and implementation begin on this project at an early date if it is to succeed.

A native of Fall River, Ma., Admiral Rodgers was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1940. At the end of 1942 he entered the Navy Flight Training program, earning his wings in 1943. After W W I I , he completed three years of graduate studies (194649), earning a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master's degree in engineering from MIT. Admiral Rodgers completed 24 years of active Naval service, including assignments in naval operations, engineering, communications, navigation and gunnery. From 1962-64 he was Commanding Officer of the NROTC and Professor of Naval Science at Harvard University from where he retired to become Superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy on 1 December 1964. While Academy Superintendent, Admiral Rodgers has served as president of the Higher Education Council of Maine and president of the Educational Conference Board of Maine.

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Naval Academy Radio Club readies for demonstration. Left to rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Midshipmen Jeffrey D. Greene, James R. Ratts, H. Steven Kostleberg and Steven R. Ingram check out equipment.

W U 3 S N A will be on the air, with up to six stations signing this call, for amateur-to-amateur contacts from 0401 G M T 20 May through 0359 G M T 21 May 1972. Frequencies to be utilized (within 5 K h z ) will b e :

CW 3590 7060 14060 21060 28060

SSB 3930 7260 14280 21385 28610

NOVICE 3718 7175 21124

N 0 N N N will engage in military-to-amateur contacts on 4008.5-CW and 7 3 8 5 - C W / L S B but will not transmit either the C W or the R T T Y receiving contest broadcast. I t will be on the air for crossband contacts, transmitting on the above frequencies and listening in on ham bands, from 1400 G M T 20 May through 0245 G M T 21 May 1972.

Special commemorative Q S L cards will be issued to all stations contacting either N 0 N N N or W U 3 S N A during this twenty-four hour period.

Guest operators, especially alumni, are invited to visit the station and operate during this event. Please address all inquiries or requests t o : M I D N S. R. Ingram '73 29th Company U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 21412.

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Dean Shields Retires The Dean of Admissions at the Naval Academy for the past ten years. Dr. William S. Shields, is scheduled for retirement on May 9. His successor has not yet been selected.

A Naval Academy faculty member for over thirty years.

Dr. Shields began his career as an instructor in Romance Languages at his Alma Mater, Western Reserve University (Ohio) in 1937. The following year he joined the faculty of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. In 1940 Dr. Shields was commissioned in the Navy and was assigned to the Foreign Languages Department at the Naval Academy.

Although French was his academic specialty, he attended the Navy Japanese Language School in 1943 and subsequently taught this language at the Naval Academy. He remained on active duty at the Academy until 1946 when he was named Edijcational Advisor to the Superintendent, a position he held until 1962 when he was appointed to his present post.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dr. Shields earned his bachelor of arts from Western Reserve in 1934. He also holds his master of arts and' doctorate degrees from Western Reserve.

In addition. Dr. Shields attended the University of Paris and was awarded a Diplome-degre superieur in 1933.

A frequent contributor to learned journals, his writings have appeared in the Journal of General Education, Journal of Higher Education, Quarterly Journal of Speech, U. S. Naval Institute Proceedings, New Standard Encyclopedia and the American Oxford Encyclopedia. Dr. Shields is the author of Parlons Francois, an advanced French conversation text, and was the co-editor of Naval Leadership.

His professional affiliations include the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the American College Public Relations Association. Dr. Shields has served on the Advisory Committee of the Maryland Association for Higher Education; the Committee for the Study of Character Development in Education, American Council on Education; and, the Committee on Examinations, College Entrance Examination Board. In 1961 he was the Consultant to the Chilean Naval Academy and in 1964 was a delegate to the Segunda Conferencia Interamericana de Directores de Escuelas Navales in Buenos Aires.

Dr. Shields is an associate member of the Annapolis Chapter of the Alumni Association and has been active in a wide variety of community affairs. On the occasion of his retirement, we wish him and his lovely wife, Jane, fair winds and following seas.

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One of the world^s great tastes There is always a best in evet7field.

In cheeses there are many different great tastes. In Bourbon there's Old Forester "There is nothing better in the market!'

It's an Old Forester kind of day

NAVOCEANO AND THE MARINER Captain F. L. Slattery, USN HTHE U. S. N A V Y H Y D R O G R A P H I C O F F I C E was established by the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with directives from Congress to provide for the navigational safety of ships of the Fleet and the Merchant Marine on the high seas throughout the world. In accordance with Federal Statute it had the mission to compile, produce, and distribute accurate and timely charts and publications calculated to afford the maximum possible navigational safety and facility to ships of the Navy and Merchant Marine. From its beginning in 1830, to its formalization as a Hydrographic Office in 1866. to the present day, U. S. mariners have depended on this Office to provide navigational services to travel safely the sea lanes of the world. Equally, the Office has depended on the mariner to assist in collecting the data needed for a successful operation.

The Naval Oceanographic Office (its new name since 1962) is the only military charting agency charged by the Congress with furnishing navigators generally with inexpensive charts, publications, manuals and services. T h e U. S. Merchant Mariner, unlike his counterpart in the land or air commercial carriers, has had only this office to provide him with the necessary services to travel from one place to another outside of the waters adjacent to our own shores.

The Merchant Mariner converses with his naval counterpart by using the same navigational services as does the Fleet.

Such an operational link is vital for the non-military mariner for his safe and expeditious voyaging. There is, therefore, a continuing need to cooperate with the Navy.

During wartime, or in an emergency, this cooperation is intensified in many ways as they become more and more mutually dependent on each other.

At this point, I believe, it should be mentioned that, as far as surface navigational services are concerned, the Navy's needs (as well as the Coast Guard, National Ocean Survey and other government operated ships) are the same as the Merchant Marine. T h e Fleet must be capable of navigating any place in the world in an emergency. The Merchant Marine must be able to operate wherever commercial requirements dictate. T h e Naval Oceanographic Office's responsibilties, not only under Federal Statute but in accordance with National Defense needs, must, therefore, provide up-to-date charts, navigational publications, and related services to the U. S. Mariner as well as the Fleet.

In these days of complicated traffic separation schemes in critical areas (there are six different areas of the English Channel where such schemes have been placed into effect, including the Dover Straits area where 300 ships pass per day) the safety of commercial navigation becomes even more important. Very deep-draft tankers and nuclear ships require new emphasis on safe navigation since most existing charts now require critical evaluation by such users. Broadcast and published Notices to Mariners are more than ever an essential service.

To show what the Navy is doing today to cooperate with the mariner, let me describe our customer-producer liaison efforts. In 1967, the Commander of the Naval Oceanographic Office authorized the Director of Navigational Information Services Division to inaugurate a Customer Liaison P r o g r a m for the purpose of personal contact with the Fleet and Merchant Marine. W e send four teams a year to areas in the United States where major naval bases are located, as well as to localities where major shipping company headquarters are concentrated. Some 5,000 personnel and 500 ships and seagoing organizations have been visited MAY,

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during the last 4 years. The teams not only explain how to improve the utilization of N A V O C E A N O ' s navigational products and services in the interest of navigational safety and economy of effort, they also solicit comments and suggestions on how N A V O C E A N O can improve these products and services. Most briefings for naval mariners are conducted on board ship, usually involving groups of 25 to 35 people. Merchant Officers and Company Officials are usually briefed in conference rooms at Naval installations located in proximity to commercial port areas. T h e procedure is for two or three members of the team to explain the Navigational Information Services, Charting Services, and the Distribution Services of the Office and then participate in a follow-up question, answer, and discussion period.

Emphasis in this Customer Liaison P r o g r a m is on navigational safety; the importance of the navigational information mariners receive through N A V O C E A N O ' s navigational publications, warnings, and charts is stressed throughout the presentation. Our "feed-back" from Navy and Merchant Marine personnel indicates that these efforts are appreciated.

This is how our teams explain the services N A V O C E A N O provides. Now let's take a more detailed look at these services. First the Navigational Information Services which provide both warnings and Sailing Directions. ' T ' H E N A V I G A T I O N A L W A R N I N G S E R V I C E S of N A V O C E A N O range from twice-daily urgent radio navigational warnings of immediate dangers to supplement the published weekly Notice to Mariners. During the past 5 years, several innovative changes in concept and format have been introduced into our warning system to improve our service and to make it easier for the mariner to utilize our products. Four years ago the radio navigational warning broadcasts were centralized and now originate only from Washington to ensure faster dissemination of messages and to eliminate duplication. Although these messages are known as Hydrolant and Hydropac messages, they have during the past 3 years been including messages involving navigational safety throughout the world. Unnecessary broadcasts, such as reports of dead whales, minor floating debris, etc., have been eliminated to reduce the work of the radio operator aboard merchant ships. Selected navigational information that is to be published in the Notice to Mariners is also promulgated immediately by the Hydrolant or Hydropac message to provide the mariner with important information at least 3 weeks sooner than he would receive it by mail after publication in the weekly Notice to Mariners which, of course, contains many other items of information than that which can be broadcast.

The Notice to Mariners is the medium which provides the constant correction and maintenance to nautical charts and publications required for safe navigation on a timely basis. These Notices are distributed every week to United States ships and maritime organizations. Since 1967, the former Atlantic and Pacific Editions have been consolidated into one publication for the benefit of mariners. Material is now published on both sides of a page thus decreasing the bulk of the Notice and consequent storage space aboard ship since mariners customarily retain the Notice as long as the information remains in effect. To reduce the workload of the deepwater mariner, the Notice now publishes only the corrective data required for deep-draft ships. T h e former material that affected areas in the U. S. where deep-draft commercial shipping did not operate is now published by the appropriate local Coast Guard District.

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Three new books covering the Mediterranean area were published in November 1971, and six new volumes for the North Pacific area will be delivered in the fall of 1972.

In another 5 years, NAVOCEANO will have published complete worldwide coverage for this new series of Sailing Directions. Incidentally, the new format was developed to reduce shipboard correction effort by the mariner and it is estimated that corrections required as received in the Notice to Mariners will be reduced about 75 percent.

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Bow vievir of the SS UNIVERSE IRELAND Drawing over 80 feet, supertankers such as this create new requirements for safe navigational charts and traffic routing.

The most important change in the Notice has been the new concept of "chart normally used." Previously, each corrective item appearing in the Notice required the correction of all charts for the afifected geographical area. In effect, a mariner was required to spend hours correcting all the charts which included such navigational change in an area, when in actual practice he would only use one or at the most two of these charts for normal navigation.

Under this new concept, the mariner now corrects only those charts normally used and annotates all others for later correction if required in an emergency. Since its inception, this new procedure has saved mariners untold hours in corrective effort.

The other part of Navigational Information is the Sailing Directions. After discussions with the Fleet and the Merchant Marine over the past two years we have come up with a new concept for the Sailing Directions which we hope will prove both economical and effective. The present 70 volumes will be replaced by 43 volumes. Eight volumes will enable the mariner to plan his voyage any place within a major ocean or sea area and 35 volumes will provide the detailed and specific enroute information for particular coasts and harbors. We call the eight volumes the Sailing Directions Planning Guides. The specific coastal information books are called Enroute Sailing Directions. We also removed port facility data from the Sailing Directions and included it in the new and expanded World Port Index (Publication No. 150, which we issued last year).

The new Planning Guides contain items such as Traffic Separation Schemes, electronic navigational systems in ocean areas, naval operating and firing areas, and other data required for modern navigation practices—none of which were included in the old format of Sailing Directions.

The Enroute Sailing Directions provide the detailed information required to approach and sail along specific coastal areas and enter port. Data for this new series has been reformatted and graphics have been used whenever possible to facilitate rapid comprehension of local conditions. One of the biggest improvements is the newly developed graphic presentation of directions for entering a port. On one page, an aerial photograph of the port, photographs of the important navigational aids, and recommended courses for entering have been combined with a line drawing of the port area. This one easily understood graphic provides more usable information than could be found on several, often widely separated, pages of text in the old format.

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'T'HE SECOND MAJOR SUPPORT effort is our •*• Charting Service. Navigators recognize that one of their most important tools is the standard nautical chart. Without adequate charts both the commercial and naval mariner would be tremendously handicapped, if not prevented, from accomplishing his primary purpose—getting from A to B with safety and dispatch. NAVOCEANO's mission recognizes this requirement and as a result we provide the following charting services: (a) production of new charts or new editions of charts to meet the navigator's requirements; (b) evaluation of new and new editions of foreign charts for information to be incorporaated in our U.S. charts; and (c) the development of new types of chart products to meet changing requirements.

The effort to survey and chart all of the oceanic areas of the world has long been recognized as being beyond the capacity of any one nation. In an effort to provide our users up-to-date charts, NAVOCEANO regularly exchanges navigational information with some 50 foreign governments of recognized maritime stature. We also have field representatives in four or five major ports of the United States who visit 4,000 merchant ships each year and we maintain close contact with the Hydrographic Offices of the major maritime nations. The Office also has established reproduction agreements with 20 foreign Hydrographic Offices. Under these agreements, when a foreign Hydrographic Office issues a new chart or new edition of a chart in an area where we need a new chart, we can, after certain modifications, reproduce the chart as our own. First, the foreign chart is evaluated cartographically and geodetically to see if it meets our standards. If so, we then obtain stable base reproducible materials from the originating Hydrographic Office. By simply converting the navigational aids to standard U. S. symbols, adding notes, titles, etc., translated into English, adding our own N.O. number and seal, we can reprint the foreign chart in about one-fifth the time it would take to use the same basic information and reconstruct our own chart.

Customer Liaison Team explains new techniques for displaying navigational information on charts to personnel aboard the USS JOUETT (DLG-29).

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Tanker R. C. SIGNER aground Correct use of radio navigational warnings has prevented untoJd disasters such as this grounding.

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Most of these facsimile reproductions show soundings and heights in meters. We mark them conspicuously to alert the user who is used to depths in fathoms and feet. However, we now have over 400 charts on issue with the soundings in meters. These are not all facsimile reproductions. All our new NAVOCEANO charts compiled from original Navy surveys show the soundings in meters ! With appropriate conversion tables printed on each chart, we've had no real complaints from our chart users. The seafaring community has long recognized the "commonality" of the metric system.

Experienced navigators know that charts are obsolescent as soon as they are printed. Most changes occur in harbors and nearshore areas and affect features that may be shown on several different charts of varying scale that cover the same area. To reduce the navigator's and QM's work at sea, NAVOCEANO has another innovation. In areas where multiple scale chart coverage exists, close inshore features not normally needed to navigate in the offshore areas are generalized or omitted from smaller scale charts without affecting the safety of coastal navigation. Under this concept, hydrography and port details can be eliminated from approach charts since they will appear on the harbor chart.

This ties in with the "chart normally used" concept noted above and saves both the mariner and our Office staff many hours of chart correction time.

Still another chart improvement effort is the new series of charts designed to portray bathymetric features and make The USNS HARKNESS is one of the Naval Oceanographic Office's new hydrographic survey ships.

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use of new bathymetric navigation methods. This series of charts, at about the scale of 1:1,000,000, will be produced to replace an older series of charts at a similar scale. In addition, they will portray land contours and elevations to facilitate offshore radar navigation. ' T H E THIRD SERVICE NAVOCEANO provides is Distribution. The best products in the world are useless if they don't get into the hands of the user. Our Office is unique in the military or civilian area since U.S. statutes specifically require the Secretary of the Navy, through the Commander of the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, to make its unclassified products available to the maritime public for the improvement of the safety of navigation. To fulfill its dual requirement to support the Fleet and the Merchant Marine NAVOCEANO maintains a worldwide product distribution system.

Basically, this consists of two primary distribution centers, one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the other in Clearfield, Utah, which store, maintain, and issue the thousands of charts and publications required by navigators.

Supplementing these two centers are ten Branch Offices which maintain a worldwide chart coverage, provide local area issue and disseminate and collect appropriate navigational information. By specific written agreement, there are also over 170 commercial sales agents, located in all major port areas throughout the world, who service the needs of the Merchant Marine and the general public.

All of NAVOCEANO charts and publications are kept corrected by Notice to Mariners until they are issued by the two primary Distribution Centers. This requires corrections to all our charts in stock to incorporate the approximately 6,000 Notice to Mariners navigational changes promulgated each year. Over 50 million corrections or changes to charts in stock were made last year by the Distribution Centers.

But, this also saved our shipboard navigators from spending the time, effort, and expense to make such corrections themselves.

Perhaps, from this brief summation, the ocean-oriented reader will agree that the Navy's mission to support the U.S. Merchant Marine and mariners generally has been an essential one. I believe, and I admit to being prejudiced, that the Office charged with the responsibility in the Navy for carrying out this mission has done so, well and faithfully, for over a century. NAVOCEANO has not only kept pace with changes in requirements but also initiated its own changes to update these essential services and products.

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One recent and most important change took the Office by surprise. This was the Presidential memo of November 1971 which directed the consolidation of the three military departmental mapping and charting agencies into a jointlymanned, defense agency by 1 January 1972. Subsequently, Department of Defense Directive 5105.40 of 1 Jan 1972 established the Defense Mapping Agency ( D M A ) and the organization of this agency is now being developed. Among other things this directive transfers the statutory responsibility of the Navy to provide charts and navigational information from the Naval Oceanographic Office to the new Defense Mapping Agency. The consequences of this transfer will not be known until the D M A becomes operational on 1 July 1972. T h e Navy has had a continuing input to the developing organizational structure of D M A , however, and intends to ensure the continuity of the charting and navigational information services so essential to fleet and commercial operations on the world ocean.

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A FEW INCHES FROAA THE YARD Ty/TAY has arrived and, as the old mariner might put it, '72's tour of duty with U S N A is on collision course—constant, bearing and decreasing range—with June 7. Cliches abound to express the nearing of graduation—"man, it hardly seems possible," "just wait—from the top of the heap right back to the bottom," "it seems like just yesterday," and, for many unfortunate souls, rehearsal of "I do" and "anything you say, Mabel." T h e end? O r the beginning?

Looked at objectively, graduation has to be considered a mixture of both the end and the beginning. F o r many first class, graduation is to be looked upon as the end of the beginning. Yet, there are those to whom the toss of caps is instead the beginning of the end. This is not to play with words, but to acknowledge the many variable factors present on 7 June— attitudes, motivations, professionalism—whereby the success or failure of the Academy is, over the years, to be judged.

In our comments in the first column this year, we mentioned the relativity of change; how difficult it is to keep the perspective necessary to properly evaluate change and its impact.

Perhaps it would be proper, in this last commentary by Midshipman '72, to look at the last four years-—to review those changes we have seen and to understand why the age-old complaint "this place never changes" is particularly involved for '72.

The last four years have been a period of experimentation, evaluation and reexperimentation. Seventy-two started its time at U S N A with a new, dynamic Superintendent and soon got a Commandant to match. Their relationship with the Brigade was from the first a personal one. They told us that the Academy must prepare officers for the Navy of the '70's and '80's— men knowledgeable in all fields, yet specialized enough to be of value in a specialized and highly technical service. They discussed on several occasions the value and purpose of regulations, of accountability, of personal honor, and of our role in today's military. While avoiding flag-waving or chauvinism, they told us on an objective level that we had a job to do—a job that must be done and done expertly. And through it all, we have been told and reminded that the key to all we are to accomplish at the Academy as well as in our careers, is summed up in the one word—Professionalism. A devotion to duty that will accept no less than a constant striving for perfection.

Yet, even today, midshipmen are still midshipmen. W e recognize the truth and meaning of what we are told—yet we question and sometimes hesitate to accept the voice of experience at face value. Yet, this hesitancy doesn't in itself indicate a problem of discipline or objectiveness. Instead, it is this questioning that is so important and vital to the truly professional officer. W e have been given the facts, yet the decisions remain with us. T h e man who cannot find the answers doesn't belong. The man who has questioned and convinced himself is the man who will stand steadfast by those decisions in his career. H e will weather the protests and criticisms of his service because he knows his role and its importance. Talk, however, is no substitute for actions. W e have had both during our four years. W e have seen that the Naval service—at least the Naval Academy—is receptive to both change and criticism.

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No one at this stage can accurately assess the changes of the past four years. And to try and explain each would take this entire issue of Shipmate. A listing of these changes, however, will show that the tide of revision and adaptation is running through every aspect of our life at the Academy.

On the academic side, we have seen the addition of a new and progressive majors program and curriculum, new facilities in Michelson, Chauvenet and Sampson Halls and a tremendous new library under construction. With these have come some of the most modern computer facilities in any undergraduate institution, and the courses necessary to train us in their use. The professional program and curriculum was also revamped to make a more efifective tie-in with our cruises and training activities. Of course, these courses and programs are constantly reviewed and their contents revised to meet the course objectives.

From the Commandant's office has come a flow of changes as well. Many of the privileges, class rates, and incentives— Superintendent's and Dean's Lists—have been revised and in some cases "liberalized." A new duty policy for first class, more weekends for underclasses, a quarters system for morning formation—these and many other aspects of Midshipman life have had changes effected or have been affected during our stay. The "Reg Book," "Cook Book," and conduct, aptitude and extra duty systems have not been ignored, and the Plebe Indoctrination System is stabilizing after several major changes. Even midshipman pay has increased—to $254 with first class averaging $90-$170 per month in cash.

The midshipmen have reorganized their command structure, as well. The Brigade and Regimental Staffs now function in a shipboard type departmental structure. Battalion and company command structures are being changed and reorganized also.

And, we have made the Honor Concept a more readily understood and, hopefully, enforced part of life in the Hall.

On and on one could go concerning the changes in the mess hall/wardroom, the new Forrestal lecture series, the Recreational Facilities Program with its skating rink and swimming pool, and even the changes in uniforms. But, enough. W e leave U S N A this June and soon enough we will ask, as Alumni, "What's the old school coming to ?"

So ends "Commentary '72." W e focus our attention on old Mother B and ask if she's still doing her job. Yet, we must remind ourselves that the success or failure of Annapolis can never be measured but by the successes or failures of her graduates in fulfilling the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Ours is a fraternity with a purpose and objective that calls for the lifelong devotion of every member. That devotion can be sustained only by pride—a pride in one's profession and one's fellow professionals. As pledges to this fraternity we will be forming our views and attitudes by what we see and what we are shown. W h a t we see will build or destroy pride— we will meet the standards we see our seniors setting and perform as they demand. For we have been taught at Annapolis, as you were, that it is not so much the ships, but the men who command the ships who determine its value. May we meet the Challenge.

To the Brigade—"Farewell!"

To the Fleet—"Request permission to come aboard, Sir."

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w i n t e r Teams Establish N e w Records For A r m y Victories, Total Triumphs

Four All-Americas, an Eastern team title in wrestling, five Eastern individual champions, three Heptagonal track championships, two undefeated seasons, the best overall winning percentage in 11 years, a record eight indoor victories over Army Adding up the accomplishments of the winter season, it becomes obvious Navy athletes enjoyed one of the best indoor campaigns on record. The final won-lost figure of 77-31 in nine indoor sports represents a winning percentage of 71.3, a mark that hasn't been matched since the 1960-61 winter season. That year, the Midshipmen finished 70-22 in 92 outings, a winning percentage of 76.1.

As can be determined from available records, Navy's final 1971-72 total of 77 victories is unmatched in previous indoor competition here.

The Midshipmen's final won-lost records in all sports and scores against every opponent are listed at the end of this section.

Success is nothing new to the Navy wrestling team, which is 70-8-4 over the past seven seasons. The Midshipmen had more of it in 1971-72, regaining the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association throne after a one-year leave of absence.

It was Navy's fourth E.I.W.A. Championship in the past five years.

In addition to deposing Penn State as Eastern titlist, the Midshipmen picked up three individual championsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tom Schuler of Babylon, N. Y., at 118, Andy Tolk of Tenafly, N. J., at 134, and Lloyd Keaser of Pumphrey, Md. at 142. Schuler and Keaser won their third straight Eastern crowns, only the third and fourth midshipmen ever to achieve such a triple, and Tolk his second in a row. Keaser was awarded the Fletcher Trophy, named for former Navy standout John Fletcher, as the wrestler who has made the greatest contribution to his team in EIWA Tournaments.

The Midshipmen's other Eastern placewinners were: Ross Chaffin of Perry, MAY,

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SCHULER WINS THIRD STRAIGHT-Navy Ail-American Tom Schuler, who led the Midshipmen with 13 victories during the dual season, works on Penn State's Tom Teagarden in the Eastern Wrestling final.

Schuler defeated Teagarden 11-2 to win his third straight E.I.W.A. crown.

Okla., second at 150; Fred Hahndorf of Woodridge, 111., third at 126; Tom Jones of Kingston, Pa., third at 177, and Bob Hartman of Stillwater, Okla., fifth at 158.

In the National Collegiate championships at College Park Navy tied for eighth place in the final standings and had two place-winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Keaser, third at 142 pounds, and Schuler, fourth at 118. Both men repeated on the wrestling All-America team.

Navy's indoor track team experienced unprecedented success. The thinclads won more dual-triangular victories (8) than any indoor cast on record and finished unbeaten for the first time in 14 years.

Coach Jim Gehrdes' outfit also cracked an Army string of 11 straight indoor-outdoor triumphs with a record 93-25 rout of the Cadets. Youngster Ted Bregar and second classman Steve Harkins won individual Heptagonal championships as did the mile relay team of Al Eraser, Roger Brueckbauer, John Pehlan, and Rich Brilla.

In fencing. Navy won seven straight before bowing to undefeated New York University in the finale, a loss that spoiled the Mids' bid for the first undefeated dual season since 1963. The Academy hosted the Intercollegiate Fencing Association championships and pressed Columbia for the three-weapons crown before settling

for a second place finish. The Midshipmen were second in team epee and foil, third in team sabre. Epeeist Pete Solecki, a first classman, won the I.F.A. individual title in his blade.

Squash standouts Gordon Perry and Jim Dunn, whose season's records were 11-2 and 12-2 respectively, had a large hand in their team's brilliant 14-1 season.

Both won spots on the squash All-America team. Perry was ranked sixth by the Squash Coaches Association and Dunn seventh.

Pommel horse specialist John Worthington of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, repeated as Eastern champion in his event. Worthington put together an outstanding routine in the Eastern final to edge teammate Eric Swanson by .025 for top honors.

Navy's eight victories in nine winter contests with Army were an all-time high.

The best showing by the Midshipmen in winter sports previously was a 6-3 split in 1969-70. With ten victories already in the fall and winter rivalry with West Point, Navy has already sewed up its yearlong rivalry with the Cadets in 18 sports and, with a strong showing in the spring, could break the record of 12 victories over Army established in 1969-70.

Army-Navy

Highlights

In three of its eight 1972 indoor victories, Navy teams set new highs for total points. The track squad's total of 93 was the largest by either team since the track competition was added to the winter program in 1960. Army's 84-25 win in 1969 was the best previously. In swimming.

Coach John Higgins' mermen piled up 75 points, two more than Army scored a year ago when it hit a series high against the Midshipmen. The wrestling team won nine of ten bouts, two of them by falls, on the way to an Army-Navy record 37 points.

Equally impressive were Navy's victories in gymnastics and squash. The Mids' 14-point bulge in gym was the largest since the new scoring system was introduced seven years ago. Only last season, when Navy won 9-0, have the squash rackets beaten Army as badly.

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One of the Midshipmen's most satisfying victories was by the smallest of margins—a single point. That was in basketball, a sport Army had dominated for eight straight seasons. Playing at home with a slightly better overall record, the Cadets were favored to continue their superiority.

Youngster Charlie Robinson, standout safety for the Navy football team, converted both ends of a one-and-one situation with 17 seconds remaining to settle the issue. Another youngster, forward Gary Carter, provided Navy's offensive leadership with 23 points and 13 rebounds. In all, youngsters accounted for 52 of Navy's 61 points.

Football Staff Enlarged by Addition Of New Assistants Harp, Lewis

Athletic director J. O. "Bo" Coppedge has announced two recent appointments to the Navy football staff—Tom Harp, exDuke and Cornell head coach, to work with the offensive backfield, and Terry Lewis to help with the offensive line.

Harp fills the vacancy created when Ed Ferkany left to accept a coaching position at Ohio State University. A native of Barnesville, Ohio, and a 1951 graduate of Muskingum College, Harp played quarterback on Ohio Conference championship elevens in 1949 and 1950.

After five years as a head coach in Ohio high schools. Harp was named to Earl Blaik's Army staff as backfield coach and chief scout in 1956. He stayed at West Point until 1961 when he was tapped as head coach at Cornell University. In five seasons at Ithaca, Harp's Big Red teams were 19-23-3 and produced three Ivy rushing leaders. Appointed head coach at Duke University in 1966, Harp led the Blue Devils to a 5-5 season and a 41-25 victory over arch-rival North Carolina in his first year. In five seasons at Durham, Harp's Duke teams were 22-28-1.

In games against Navy while at Cornell and Duke, Harp's teams were 2-2.

His Cornell elevens lost to the Midshipmen 31-7 in 1961 and 41-0 in 1962. Harp directed Duke to two victories over Navy, 9-7 in 1966 and 35-16 in 1967. Against Harp's Cornell team in 1962, Navy unveiled a new weapon, sophomore quarterback Roger Staubach, who directed a 41-0 victory in his first full varsity appearance.

A native of Memphis, Tenn., Terry Lewis will work with Elliott Uzelac, the Midshipmen's offensive line coach. The 24-year-old Lewis won four letters as a football tackle at George Washington Carver High School in his native Memphis. He was an All-City choice his senior season. Lewis also collected two letters in scholastic track, winning the District shotput title in 1966.

Rifle Squash Swimming Track 37, Army 3

—Army 1402, Navy 1393 —Navy 8, Army 1 —Navy 75, Army 38 —Navy 93, Army 25

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An exhibition game with the American League contender, the Boston Red Sox, and three games with arch-rival Army headline a 31-game baseball schedule. The ambitious card includes seven doubleheaders.

The Red Sox, continuing a tradition renewed by the Detroit Tigers' visit last spring, will play in Annapolis on Monday, May 1st. A year ago, the Midshipmen struck for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to nip the Bengals, 6-5.

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The Naval Academy Athletic Association has announced that there will be a charge for only three local athletic events during the 1972 spring season.

Tickets will be required for the Virginia and Johns Hopkins lacrosse games on April 22nd and 29th respectively and the Army-Navy baseball game on June 3rd.

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LUCKY BAG OF BOOKS T H E V I L L A G E . F . J. West, Jr. Harper & Row, New York, 1972. 288 pages, $7.95.

This book is a jewel beyond price, a rarity indeed in contemporary literature— a completely honest, thoroughly objective and yet deeply compassionate, sympathetic and perceptive narrative about Vietnam.

There have been other good books about Vietnam, but very few. Most of the flood of words that has come off the presses in the past six years is not worth reading; many of the books about Vietnam are emotionally biased political polemics or tendentious accounts to prove how right and far-seeing were the authors, how wrong their opponents. Many of them have suffered, too, from the attempted breadth of their canvas, from an astigmatic vision of too-recent events or, above all, from inadequacy of facts or background. Some have been journalistic hogwash; only a few have possessed depth, understanding and wisdom.

This book views Vietnam under a microscope; it is a detailed narrative of the pacification of one Vietnamese village, Binh Nghia, in Quang Ngia province near the one-time Marine airstrip at Chulai. It is a moving story, told with great sensitivity and an artist's economy of phrase, of some seventeen months in the life of one village—of the lives and deaths and personalities and characteristics of a Marine C A P (Combined Action Platoon) and of what they accomplished and of how they failed—and yet endured. It is a magnificent story of U. S. Marines and South Vietnamese Popular Forces, of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese, of patrols and ambushes and firefights, of one human animal stalking another. The squeamish who do not know what war is like may squirm at blood and death, at civilians caught in cross-fires, at the horrors of armed conflict, but to anyone who was there the book rings completely t r u e ; this is how it was.

Mr. West should know; he was a Marine Captain who first visited Binh Nghia during his tour in Vietnam and for four years afterwards studied the pacification of this village for the Rand Corporation His book does not conceal the corruption and venality endemic to Vietnamese political life; it does not conceal the beatings and tortures and murders inflicted by South Vietnamese Popular Forces and police upon known or suspected Viet Cong —and vice versa. Contrary to most popular impressions, " T h e Village" makes it clear that the Marine segment of the C A P

in Binh Nghia learned as much or more from their P F counterparts as the P F ' s learned from them. And the Marines themselves are not depicted as plaster saints or parlor heroes; they emerge, true to life, with all the faults and virtues of man.

From the knee-jerk liberals, the politically biased reviewers and the commercially oriented book services this book has not received the attention and respect it so well deserves, partially because any book that is sympathetic to our basically decent aims in Vietnam is, de rigeur, damned. I cannot entirely agree with the eminent Army historian, Charles B. MacDonald, that "The Village" is "the best book to come out of the Vietnam W a r " ; many of them I have not read. I can only say that Captain West's work is the best book I have read dealing with the complexity and tragedy, the filth and heroism, of the nation's longest war.

Despite the realism, despite—or because of—the stark honesty and objectivity, the book is heartening. It shows progress and forecasts hope. It reveals the author as one of a large and growing number of dedicated Americans who have given some of their hearts to Vietnam, who sympathize with and respect its peoples, who are compassionate about their lives and their problems. The actors in these pages—most of them—are not, despite their human faults, Ugly Americans, but brave ones. And the telling of it all is done with a beautiful simplicity and a quiet yet compelling etching of mood and environment that the reader cannot forget, vide—the final paragraph: "Toward you from the hamlets will drift the full smells of evening: wood smoke and steamed rice, chicken broth, fish sauce and fried shrimp . . . a baby crying, crickets calling, a farmer shouting to his neighbor, children laughing, frogs croaking, a mother screeching at her little boy who is dawdling on the back of a huge water buffalo while supper gets cold. If you linger, you will see warm yellow lights begin to wink on amid the darkening green of the treeline.

"The village is intact. The village has endured."

HANSON BALDWIN '24

THE MAIL BOAT Shipmate : I thoroughly agree with Judge Filer's comments about the Philippine articles; I found them fascinating and a real contribution to history. I had done a lot of research on this campaign—first for my article, published long ago on the 4th Marines, and then for a book—and I found much that was new in them. Please give my congratulations to Champlin and accept some yourself.

Hanson Baldwin '24

Dear Bill (Busik) : Please convey hearty commendation to the editorial staff for the nice job on Shipmate. It is both professional and interesting. You folks are entitled to be proud of it.

Ed Mason '40 The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) Ed. Note—Praise from professionals is praise indeed, and greatly appreciated, but we need a larger cross-section of reader opinion on whether or where the magazine is good, bad, or indifferent. We well remember Herbert Bayard Swope's advice, "I know many rules for success but only one sure ride for failure—try pleasing everybody." We don't intend to try to please everybody across such a broad spectrum of age and occupations, but we do try to produce a magazine that will interest its readers beyond just the Class Notes. However, during this first year in the chair the only critical evaluations, other than on timeliness of news items, have been our own—you, the readers, have not bothered to tell us how Shipmate's contents could be made more interesting. It's great fun to edit a magazine to one's own taste, but it would be a better one if we had some reader reaction. Take a few minutes to write, invest an eight-cent stamp, and let us know what you want to see in Shipmate. _

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RIBS BAYSINGER'S HOPELESS CAUSES Red Smith's memorial our

column on the late Capt. Reaves Baysinger, Jr., USN ' 4 9 , is worthy of reprinting

for

readers.

(C) 1972 by the New York Times Company. Reprinted by permission.

A recent item on the obituary page reported that Capt. Reaves Baysinger, quarterback for the United States Naval Academy in 1946, 1947 and 1948, had died of Hodgkins disease at the age of 45. The item said his football career had "included two of the most famous Army-Navy games in the history," an understatement.

On Nov. 30, 1946, Glenn Davis, Doc Blanchard, young Arnold Tucker et al., played their last game for West Point.

Army had gone undefeated through 27 games over three seasons, scoring 1,158 points to 143. In the war years of 1944 and 1945 the Cadets had horsewhipped Notre Dame, 59-0 and 48-0. There were no doubts about the outcome of this match with Navy. The question that intrigued fans was whether West Point could have beaten the Chicago Bears. The high point of Navy's season had been a 7-0 conquest of Villanova. Everybody else, even Columbia, had flogged the midshipmen.

Secure in the knowledge that they had all the guns, the Cadets took an early lead with the mercurial Davis carrying the ball. Late in the first quarter Leon Bramlett, Navy's captain, carried a pass

by Baysinger to the Army 2-yard line and Baysinger scored on a sneak, exciting nobody outside the Annapolis cheering section.

"Reaves Baysinger," said a man in the press-box. "Is that R-double-e or R-e-a?"

"The guys call him Ribs," the man was told, "or sometimes Slats."

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That Army team did not take kindly to lese majesty. Blanchard burst through the middle and boomed 53 yards for a second touchdown. He took a pass from Davis for a third. The half en(ied with the score 21-6.

Halfway through the third quarter, customers in Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium felt the first prickling sense that something extraordinary was taking place before them. Nothing had changed on the scoreboard, but Army no longer had control on the field. Bill Bartlett, Lynn Chewning, Bill Earl, Pete Williams, Bill Hawkins, Al McCullyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the supply of Navy backs seemed inexhaustible and

line, and as the seconds drained away Chewning was smashed down at their feet.

To this day Navy men swear that he was out of bounds and the clock should have stopped.

It didn't stop. Time ran out with Navy a strike or two from the goal line. The losers from Annapolis, beaten eight times in nine starts, had lost to the greatest of all Army teams by the margin of 3 pointsafter-touchdown.

Connoisseur of Upsets

Reaves Baysinger

Army couldn't handle any of them. Now and then, if the running attack sputtered, Baysinger would throw a strike to Art Markel or Phil Ryan.

Navy pounded 78 yards to the end zone.

For the second time the conversion kick missed. The Army lead was 21-12, still safe enough, but the Army kids panicked.

Unwilling to trust their defense, they gambled on keeping the ball, sending Blanchard into the middle on fourthand-1 at the West Point 35. Dick Scott flattened Blanchard for a loss.

Navy went in from there, but the last yards had to be hammered out on an anvil.

On fourth down from the 2-yard line, Baysinger pitched out to Earl, who threw on the run to Bramlett in the end zone.

Army 21, Navy 18.

The last Army punt was down on Navy's 33. The remorseless hammering resumed. With a minute and a half to play, Chewning swept left end to the Army 3-yard line. Crowds had poured out of the stands and were massed along the side-

Baysinger's first two Navy teams won one game each. The third didn't win any.

Coming to the Army game of 1948, Navy had lost 13 straight. Bookmakers made Army the favorite by 21 points, and that's exactly what Army scored. So did Navy.

Pete Williams started it, taking one lateral from Baysinger 59 yards and another 15. Baysinger sneaked across and Navy was in front. Army went 55 yards for a tie, with Arnold Galiffa passing to Dave Parrish for the key gain. A similar series was good for 54 yards, and the half ended with Army leading 14-7.

Starting the second half. Navy went 81 yards for a tie, Bill Powers gaining 30 on one bold burst. Running the ball himself, Galiffa got the lead back for Army, 21-14. Then Navy's Hawkins, fresh out of a hospital after a long siege of acute infectious mononucleosis, went absolutely crackers. Head down, cleats digging, he butted defenders aside for a 10-yard gain, then ground out 12. He slanted through tackle for 4, bulled over the middle for a touchdown. Roger Drew kicked his third extra point.

It was 21-21, and in the boxes near the 40-yard line 50 Secret Service men fidgeted. They were responsible for the safety of the President. With less than two minutes to play, they wanted him out of there before the whole 102,0{X) crowd started moving.

This was Nov. 27. Just 25 days earlier, Harry Truman of Independence, Mo., had gone in against a 21-point favorite named Tom Dewey and got better than a tie. A noted fancier of hopeless causes, he wasn't budging until this one had ended.

But here are men who fought in gallant actions.

As gallantly as heroes ever fought. . .

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' T ' H E possibility of A i r Force opposition to Congressional approval of the Navy budget for fiscal year 1973 is apparent in an editorial in the March issue of Air Force Magazine, published by the Air Force Association. This magazine is considered the voice, however unofficial, of the Air Force.

The editorial, prepared by the magazine's executive editor, John L. Frisbie, said, in p a r t : "Now the threat of a serious imbalance in U. S. forces has been given real substance by the fiscal year 1973 budget, that, to use a currently fashionable word, 'tilts' toward the blue water strategy."

His editorial is headed "Blue Water Boobie T r a p . " "That strategy needs a lot more public examination than it has had so far," Frisbie said. "It needs to be examined now, before the nation is committed to an unbalanced strategy from which there could be no quick return to sanity."

The editorial is highly critical of the proposed U L M S undersea long range missile system.

"Supposedly U L M S can fire its longer range missiles while in port but, tied to the docks, it becomes an unhardened launching platform, infinitely more vulnerable than a siloed missile. And the ports, unlike Minutemen sites, are in heavily populated areas."

While Navy officials have stated that U L M S missiles could reach any part of Russia from any port in the United States, they never said that the U L M S subs would be tied to docks.

The table below shows that the Navy is getting the biggest individual share of departmental appropriations, in contrast to recent prior years when it received the least money:

Navy Prospects

The following information is taken from reports to Congress of Vice Admiral Jerome H . King, Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, and Robert A. Frosch, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research and Development.

"Since 1968 we have reduced the fleet by over 300 ships, from 976 in fiscal 1968 to a planned 657 by the end of this fiscal year," said Admiral King. "Even after retiring these older ships, one-third of our remaining ships will be over 25 years old. W e must increase our efforts toward fleet modernization to ensure that this smaller Navy is a quality Navy, one that can defeat any opposing forces if, when, and where challenges might arise.

"Over the past twenty years, an average of 11 percent of total Navy funds has been allocated for shipbuilding and conversion of existing ships. But in the last five fiscal years, from 1968 through 1972, the allocation of funds for SCN has averaged just over 8>^ percent. If strategic programs are subtracted, during the same five-year period, there has been less than 7^2 percent of overall Navy funding in the shipbuilding process for general purpose forces.

"Our fleet's advancing age and the costs in time and money to build modern ships present critical problems. But a relatively new factor now faces us in relation to modernization of existing ships. In the past 10 years about one-third of the ships in the program have been conversions rather than new construction. In the past five years, including the Poseidon conversions, this ratio has risen to over 40 percent. But after the next two years, the ship modernization program will virtually terminate the conversion effort since we will have run out of platforms which can be significantly modernized through conversion in a cost-effective way.

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Fiscal 1968 $24,987 20,788 24,967

In

Fiscal 1971 $22,596 21,886 23,191

" O u r over-age ships," Admiral King said, "are concentrated in the escort and support ship classes. Generally, support ship types do not lend themselves to modernization through conversion. At the end of fiscal 1972, over 40 percent of underway replenishment ships and 80 percent of other support ship types will be over 25 years old. They are not suitable candidates for conversion. T h e combatant ships which we have been able to modernize by conversion have been between seven and fifteen years old at the time.

Few ships of any type would be suitable for conversion past age twenty.

"All of our analyses indicate the need for new programs to correct our problems of modernization. These programs must, where possible, be designed to acquire more ships at lower per unit cost. There is a limit to this approach, and it can not be applied profitably to certain ships, but each of our new proposals has been given intense examination as to cost versus quantity and effectiveness. This has led to certain important new shipbuilding initiatives begun last year and continued and expanded with this budget request. Examples of these news programs include the Patrol Frigate ( P F ) , the Sea Control Ship (SCS), and the Missile Equipped Hydrofoil Ship ( P H M ) , all of which are included in the present budget. The first two appear for the first time. W e also look forward to gaining widely expanded capabilities a few years hence from the Surface Effect Ship effort now underway."

The number of ships projected for fiscal year 1973 is 594, the lowest figure since World W a r I I . Major reductions from the 1972 total of 657 are 8 nonnuclear submarines, 20 major surface combatants, 10 amphibious warfare ships, one C V S and 22 minewarfare ships. The new ships include:

Millions Fiscal 1972 $22,207 23,775 23,565

Fiscal 1973 $22,131 25,197 23,549

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Nuclear Attack Submarines ( S S N ) Destroyers ( D D 963 class) Patrol Frigate ( P F ) Patrol Hydrofoils, Guided Missile (PHM)

1. Destroyer Tender ( A D ) 1 Submarine Tender ( A S ) 2 Rescue and Salvage Ships ( A T S ) A total of 20 ships included 16 combatants and four support ships. Also included are nine conversions, as follows: 6 Poseidon Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines ( S S B N ) 2 Guided Missile Frigates ( A A W ) 1 Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Tender ( A - F B M ) A total of six strategic submarines, two combatants, and one. support ship.

N e w Ships a n d Sea Control

The Navy is striving for more "sea control." Those words are emphasized in much of the testimony before the Armed Services Committees. As part of the sea control program, the Navy plans to add A S W planes, as the S3, to some 12 aircraft carriers, making them triple threat ships. Large attack carriers have carried fighter planes for air superiority and attack planes for attacking targets ashore.

The Navy has relied on escort vessels to control enemy submarines. T h e U S S SARATOGA has been outfitted as a triple threat carrier, with pleasing results. The Navy has 13 attack carriers, including the SARATOGA, and two A S W

carriers.

The proposed new ships, designed primarily for sea control, briefly mentioned in the April Shipmate, are described in more detail here.

Patrol Frigate (PF).

T h e Navy has a program for construction of 30 new DD-963 destroyers. However, according to Admiral King, "it is no longer economically feasible to build true general purpose destroyers in the numbers needed."

That is largely the reason for a new program of construction of 50 3400-ton patrol frigates through fiscal year 1979.

Last year Congress turned down Navy's request for advance funding of this new program. Facing the possibility of abandoning or delaying the project, Navy went ahead with research and development plans, using other available funds. In the 1973 appropriation, Navy seeks funds for ship system design and procurement of the lead ship only. This ship will have A S W and A A W capability, surface-tosurface missiles, and the L A M P S helicopter system. It is estimated to cost an average of $45 million each, except for factors which can not be controlled. It will be propelled by gas turbine.

Patrol

Hydrofoil,

Guided

Missile

Ships

(PHM). Last year Congress appropriated $5.1 million for advance funding for designs and specifications for two of these ships, displacing 170 tons and capable of more than 40 knots in 12-foot seas. They M A Y ,

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will carry the H A R P O O N surface-to-surface missile and a three-inch rapid-fire dual purpose gun. Sixty-ton hydrofoils have been tested in Southeast Asia, and one spent six months in Europe demonstrating the capability of hydrofoils to N A T O allies. It will be possible to build these ships in sizes up to several hundred tons. These ships can operate against major surface crafts and conduct surveillance, screening and special operations.

Surface Effect Ships. "These ships with their virtually unlimited size potential and their expected greater-than-80-knot speed could provide the Navy with a breakthrough comparable in significance to the transition from sail to steam," said Robert A. Frosch, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research and Development.

After months of delay, a 100-ton Bell craft was tested in February of this year and an Aerojet craft was tested later. The high speed and low vulnerability to undersea attack will qualify the S E S for the A S W mission and the escort role, also for logistics.

Contracts have been let for prototypes of air cushioned, high speed assault landing craft, capable of doing 50 knots or more, with a roll-on, roll-off ship capability, and capable of carrying 60 tons of men and equipment.

Sea Control Ship (SCS). Preliminary design has begun and the fiscal 1973 budget seeks $10 million for contract design in fiscal 1974 of the Sea Control Ship, of about 17,000 tons, with about 17 aircraft, including helicopters, vertical or short take-off and landing aircraft, expected to cost about $100,000,000 each for eight "first generation" ships. Although this ship will not provide a capability to project forces ashore, and will have airpower primarily for mid-ocean use, it promises to be very useful in escorting merchant ships bringing critical resources to this country, guarding underway replenishment groups, amphibious assault forces, and task groups that have no aircraft carriers in company.

It will have A S W and A A W capability and will provide defense to forces required to operate world-wide in low threat areas.

ULMS a n d SALT

Some anti-Navy Washington newspaper writers take delight in suggesting that the U L M S submarines will surely be delayed or eliminated by the S A L T agreements with Russia. But, according to Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, Russia itself is resisting suggested inclusion of missile-firing submarines in any agreement. W e must have the U L M S subs.

Laird said, because by the time they become available in 1978 (according to a proposed plan to speed their construction) older submarines will be ready for retirement. The first ten U L M S subs could replace ten oldest Polaris-type subs.

Homeporting

The Navy is considering the homeporting overseas of fleet units deployed

forward, says Secretary Laird in his report to Congress. This action could enable us to get better utilization from our force levels during peacetime without adverse family separation effect. Some units are already established in Japan and the Philippines, and we are examining the merits of additional forward deployments in the Mediterranean, Western Pacific, Mid P a cific, and Western Europe.

Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., Chief of Naval Operations, testifying before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee, said the Navy wants to homeport a carrier and six destroyers at Athens, Greece.

Some 6600 service members and 3100 dependents would call the Athens area home. T h e homeport forces would be manned by volunteers, married men. Volunteers for homeporting would have to indicate a preference for at least two of the proposed four locations, provide the birth dates of children, and any special dependents' medical requirements.

Admiral Zumwalt said that of fifteen alternate ports in the Mediterranean, most of them in Italy, Piraeus, the port for Athens, was considered the best. H e said there is no intent to build facilities in the area, except for expansion of existing Air Force exchange and commissary buildings.

Admiral Zumwalt said that men serving on carriers are now required to make almost "inhuman" sacrifices because of long periods of separation from their families. If homeporting plans are not approved, he said, he would recommend reducing forces overseas, in spite of the military risks involved.

T h e former hospital ship, SANCTUARY, is being converted into a dependent-support ship at Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard for possible aid to dependents in a foreign port.

Notes From Laird's Report

Following are various notes taken from Secretary of Defense Laird's report to Congress on the fiscal 1973 budget and the 1973-1977 military p r o g r a m : Budget. Budget authority requested for fiscal year 1973 totals $83.4 billion. This is an increase of $6.3 billion over 1972, and represents 29.8 percent of the total Federal budget, the lowest level in 23 years. It should be noted that a large part, a total of $4.1 billion or 65 percent of the $6.3 billion increase, represents increases in the cost of military, civilian and retired pay.

Defense outlays for F Y 1973 are estimated at $76.5 billion, up by $700 million from F Y 1972. H e r e again, the increase is much less than that for other federal programs. Defense outlays represent 30 percent of the federal budget in F Y 1973, the lowest level since 1950. The percentage of the G N P devoted to Defense continues to declineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from 7 percent in F Y 1972 to 6.4 percent in F Y 1973. This is a 22-year low.

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times the 1966-1970 average, demonstrating our emphasis in modernizing and maintaining a strong Navy.

I have carefully reviewed all alternatives for new strategic initiatives and have decided that acceleration of the U L M S program is the most appropriate alternative, since the sea portion of our sea-based strategic forces has the best long term prospects for high pre-launch survivability. T h e Navy assures me that this acceleration will permit deployment of the first U L M S submarine in 1978, at least 2 to 3 years earlier than would have been the case in the regular program.

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Navy is studying the possibility of using merchant ships for underway replenishment and rapid deployments in a wartime contingency. The advantage would be to reduce the need for shipbuilding funds to procure new Navy support ships. The Navy will test the feasibility of using a commercial tanker to refuel Navy ships in a series of tests early this year.

More Housing. I continue to believe that adequate housing for both married and single personnel is a morale factor of prime importance, and this conviction is reflected in this Administration's budget submissions. While the F Y 1969 budget contained a request for the construction of only 2,000 new units of family housing, the numbers requested have increased to 9,684 in F Y 1972 and 12,181 in F Y 1973.

About 9,000 bachelor officer's quarters spaces will have been provided from F Y 1969 through F Y 1972, and 900 more such spaces are authorized in the F Y 1973 appropriation.

Recomputation

and

Retirement

Bills.

Congress is considering new recomputation and retirement bills. President Nixon ordered executive preparation of such legislation many months ago. Originally the two subjects were to be tied together in one bill, but it was decided that recomputation could move faster as a separate bill. When Representative F .

Edward Hebert ( D . - L a . ) , chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, voiced opposition to recomputation of retired pay, the President decided to get the legislation to Capitol Hill as soon as possible. The President was sincere about getting recomputation for retirees; he included funds for paying increased retirement costs in the $4.1 billion for Defense Department personnel pay increases in the fiscal 1973 appropriations bill. T h e first year's cost of recomputation would be $269,000,000.

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T h e more general changes in retirement legislation, as first proposed by a group consisting of representatives of the Civil Service Commission, the Veterans Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Defense Department, were turned down by heads of all the services. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Primary changes proposed by this group were: retired pay based on the average of the last three years salary of active duty personnel; inclusion in retired pay of some Social Security benefits; and a twostep retirement plan which would provide lesser pay for young retirees and more pay for older retirees.

The final bill on retirement changes was prepared by a group consisting primarily of military officers.

Recomputation changes are estimated to cost $14.5 billion by the year 2000; another government estimate puts the cost at $8.5 billion. T h e retirement changes proposed by the original group, mainly civilians, would save the government $35 billion by the year 2000. Presuming that the new changes in retirement would not cost retirees as much as the first proposed changes, it still appears likely that the retirement bill would S A V E the government more than the recomputation bill will C O S T it.

It is my firm conviction that the duty of National Defense, like the general duty of citizenship, should be broadly extended and borne by all our people.

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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 '38 (12837), Bethesda, Md.

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

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

TRUSTEES Superintendent's

Representative—

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

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1972) RADM. J O H N W . AILES, III, U S N

(Ret.) '30 (9686) LCoL.

JAMES

R.

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

'47 (19251) BOWSER,

JR.,

U S M C '52 (22789)

CAPT. SAMUEL ROREX, JR., U S N

'45 (17097)

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1973) CAPT. LUCIEN CAPONE, U S N

'49

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

'64

CAPT. R . H . ROBESON, U S N

(20818) LCDR.

T.

C. LYNCH,

USN

(32679)

'46

(18063) (To serve through Spring Meeting 1974)

RADM.

W . A.

BROCKETT, U S N

(Ret.) -34 (11311) LT.

CAPT.

C . J.

MERDINGER, ( C E C )

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

ROGER T . STAUBACH, U S N R

'65 (33716)

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

(Ret.)

'33 (10882) From Local Chapters

CDR.

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

(Ret.) '43 (1S66S). Detroit CAPT. T . M . DELL, U S N

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

(Ret.)

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

(Ret.)

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

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

(Ret.) '35 (11761), Seattle

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

JAMES

B . LANDON,

USN

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

(Ret.)

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by Paul Schratz '39

The Tip of the Ellsberg

Last fall in this corner we discussed the Pentagon Papers and the Ellsberg case ("Security vs. Freedom of Speech," Sept.-Oct. 1971), concluding that Xerox was the only winner, U.S. prestige the clear loser, and that to date we had seen only the tip of the Ellsberg. On the basis of several inquiries since that time, we would like to elaborate somewhat on our previous commentary.

Dan Ellsberg is now travelling around the country on a speech-making tour and supping at $25 a plate dinners to raise a quarter million dollars for his defense fund. Somewhat incredibly, his patronage includes significant numbers of distinguished citizens, jurists, business executives and others who, in another era, one would think simply "ought to know better."

The heart of the case against Ellsberg is that he released secret papers which he contends should not have been classified secret, believing that the American people have the right to know the intricacies which led us into the tragic Vietnam involvement. Dr. Ellsberg, like any other office holder in the U.S. Government, is well aware that there are legitimate ways within the Government to reflect his dissent and there are illegitimate ways. If Ellsberg believed that the Pentagon Papers were improperly classified, he was ideally situated in the Pentagon to use his direct and substantial influence toward declassification. H e made no attempt to take such action. If he believed that the case should be brought before the public, there is no government in the world which offers greater freedom in the spoken or written word to express one's views, including opinions based on the most liberal interpretation of privileged information. Again he made no attempt to do so.

Instead, he deliberately removed official government records and appropriated them to his own use. H e "leaked" the papers to Senator Fulbright, but that prominent critic of Administration policy apparently could not be induced to take advantage of a situation which would embarrass the Government.

Lacking a similar sense of responsibility, forgetting entirely his sense of honor as a former Marine Corps officer, Ellsberg then turned the papers over to the press. Whether the papers were classified properly or improperly is essentially irrelevant. Even unclassified records may not be misappropriated, and most impartial judges would view his actions as a clear and deliberate violation of the law.

We are not wholly unsympathetic to Ellsberg. Dan and I were colleagues in the same office in the Defense Department during his tenure there. Other officials and I also had serious misgivings concerning policy in Asia; some of us have dedicated a fair portion of our productive output toward change. But a believer in the American system seeks change within the system and not by actions in direct violation of the very principles which undergird all democratic government.

Even a staunch defender of the maverick cannot condone, as a legitimate expression of dissent, gross errors in judgment compounded by criminality.

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ALL HANDS R a y m o n d H. Swartz

Former Navy wrestling coach Ray Swartz died on 9 March in the Anne Arundel General Hospital following a heart attack.

Funeral services were in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery in Annapolis. Pallbearers were Norman Miller, Mike McCutchan, Roland King, Tom Worthington, Dean William Shields, Capt. Joe Henson, Cdr. Zug Zastrow and Adm. W. F. Fitzgerald. Honorary pallbearers were Capt. Joe Taussig and Chip Cunningham.

Mr. Swartz was a graduate of Oklahoma State University. Before coming to the Naval Academy in 1938 he was assistant coach in football and wrestling at his alma mater. He was a long-time assistant in Navy football and head wrestling coach from 1938 to 1959. His record of 52 consecutive wrestling wins is one of the longest in Academy

Sports history. Overall his teams won 1.32, lost 33 and tied four. His clubs won four Eastern Intercollegiate team championships and five of his Navy wrestlers were on various U.S. Olympic teams.

Head coach of the U.S. Olympic wrestling squad in 1952, he was chairman of the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Committees for the 1952 and 1956 Olympiads. He was former President of the Eastern Wrestling Coaches Association and the N.C.A.A. Wrestling Rules Committee. In 1957 Coach Swartz was elected to the Helms Athletic Foundation Wrestling Hall of Fameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of its first selectees.

He retired as an associate professor in the Department of Physical Education at the Naval Academy in June 1970, after 32 years of service.

To his widow, Oretha, who ably served for many years as editorial assistant of Shipmate, and daughters, Mrs. Luther J. Graves of Angola, In. and Mrs. Charles H. Morrison, III of Annapolis, and other members of his family, we extend our sincere sympathy.

Local Chapter Representation On the Board of Trustees

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Warren

Twenty-nine local chapters of the Naval Academy Alumni Association have reported their numbers of members in the National Association. In accordance with the ByLaws, each of the twelve chapters having the greatest number of members in the National Association is entitled to elect one member of the National Association's Board of Trustees. For the coming year, those twelve new members of the Board will be elected by the Association Chapters in Washington, D.C, New York City, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Annapolis, Peninsula (Ca.), San Francisco, Coronado, Seattle and Detroit.

Mid'n. John F. Timony (left) of Toms River, N.J. is the Deputy Brigade Commander for the spring set.

Heading the Brigade is Mid'n. John R. Worthington of Cuyahoga Falls, Oh. Mid'n. Worthington is a varsity gymnast majoring in political science.

Mid'n. Timony, on electrical engineering major who plans to enter the submarine program, has been on the Dean's List and the Superintendent's List several times throughout his Academy years.

He competes in intramural soccer, fieldball and Softball.

USS W i l m e r P. Cook

On the weekend of 26-27 February the USS WILMER P. COOK (DE-1083), which

was commissioned in December, visited Annapolis. The COOK was en route to its new home port at Long Beach, Ca. Annapolis was the home of the ship's namesake, Cdr. Wilmer Paul Cook '56, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967 after returning to the war zone rather than reporting for Christmas shore duty. The COOK was open to Naval Academy and town visitors.

Special visitors to the ship were Cdr. Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Cook SHIPMATE

of Annapolis; his widow, Mrs. Joan Cook Nelson; and his two sons, John M. I l l and Paul Jr. Several dignitaries from the city and state, including Senator Charles Mathias (R.-Md.), Annapolis Mayor Roger Moyer and John E. Durkovic of the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce, were also there.

COMELEVEN Reunion

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Shown on their visit to the Naval Academy Museum display commemorating the visit of the USS WILMER P. COOK to Annapolis are Cdr. James R. Talbot of Cornwallis on the W a l l , N.Y., CO of the COOK, Mrs. Joan Cook Nelson, sponsor of the COOK, Sen. Charles Mathias (R-Md), Mrs. John M. Cook and Mr. John M. Cook of AnnapoJis, for whose son the ship was named, and the sons of Cdr. Wilmer P. Cook, John M. Ill and Paul Jr.

On 1 March 1972 RAdm. J. W. Williams, Jr., Commandant, Eleventh Naval District, and his wife hosted a dinner in their quarters in San Diego for the former Commandants of that Naval District and their wives. All living former C O M E L E V E N S were present except VAdm. George C. Dyer '19 who telephoned his regrets, having arrived back in Annapolis from a Caribbean cruise only the day before the dinner.

Shown in the photograph are (left to right) : M. E. Dornin '30, C. C. Hartman '20, J. W. Williams '33, W. H. Price '27, F. A. Brandley '29, A. E. Loomis '23, W. D. Baker '14 and M. E. Arnold '23.

12th Oldest

Please note that an omission was made in the January All Hands listing of the 20 oldest living alumni of the Naval Academy. Adm. Harold R. Stark, USN (Ret.), class of 1903, should have been included in that listing as the 12th oldest living alumnus.

Born on 12 November 1880, Adm. Stark resides at 4900 Glenbrook Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016.

Oceanographer Assignments

VAdm. W. W. Behrens, Jr. '44 has been detached from duty as Oceanographer of the Navy and assigned to the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as Associate Administrator.

RAdm. Joseph E. Snyder, Jr. '45 has been appointed as Oceanographer of the Navy, but will not report for that duty until this June. For the interim period RAdm. C. O. Holmquist '43, Chief of Naval Research, will have additional duty as the Oceanographer. '^'^"aw't'WilT

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On behalf of the Brigade of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy, Deputy Commander John F. Timony accepts the,Big Brothers of America Baltimore Branch Buttonhole Award from Mid'n. Fred Gorris 1/c, chairman of the Big Brothers of America at the Academy, and Don Nestor, president of the Academy's Big Brother program. The rotating trophy is given annually by the Baltimore Chapter of Big Brothers of America to on individual or group that has shown the most success in recruiting Big Brothers over a one-year period.

The number of Big Brothers at the Academy has tripled since September. Presently, more than 60 midshipmen devote many hours of their scarce free time to working with their more than 75 little brothers in the Annapolis area.

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N a v y Saver

The Navy saved $3.4 million last year by taking an engineer's suggestions to reuse equipment that was formerly junked. Phillip Camberg, a chemical engineer at the Pacific Air Systems Command Headquarters, came up with a number of money saving ideas last year. They included using aircraft fuel tanks as shipping containers for spare aviation parts, and restoring $2,200 cables for $220.

Both the fuel tanks and the cables used to be thrown out after initial usage. Camberg had saved the Navy several million dollars the previous year with similar ideas. He recently studied his own operations and concluded that having an assistant would be a wasteful expense.

1872 D a y a t USMA

The U.S. Military Academy is honoring the graduates of its class of 1872 through their descendants and/or close families on 8 May 1972 at West Point. The day is designated "1872 Day at the USMA" to honor those who graduated 100 years ago.

There are several Naval Academy alumni who are related to that class : Capt. J. E. Pond, Jr. '37—grand-nephew of BGen. George E. Pond RAdm. G. W. Ashford '29 and RAdm. T. A. Donovan '28—grandsons-in-law of Col. Henry Wygant Lt. G. W. Ashford, Jr. '57—great-grandson of Wygant

. Lt. R. P. Taft, Jr. '61—great-grandson of Col. Charles A. Booth.

A t t e n t i o n , Chapter Secretaries

Please notify the Shipmate office of your regular meeting time and date and place to be included at the top of your chapter news.

This will serve to let visiting alumni get in touch with and join in with your local activities.

ASEE W i n n e r s

Three members of the Naval Academy's class of 1974 have been named winners of the American Society for Engineering Education's ( A S E E ) nationwide Creative Design Display held at Annapolis last June.

The ASEE competition attracts entries from top engineering students throughout the country each year.

Awarded first place certificates for their design of a Cargo Loading and Carrying Device were Midshipmen Paul L. Salerni, Charleston, S.C., Richard G. Clark, Dothan, Al., and Steven W. Smith, Dallas, Tx. Salerni developed the concept for the prizewinning entry.

The team's project was completed as a part of a course in Engineering Design taught by Assistant Professor L. M. Billow of the Academy's Division of Engineering and Weapons.

Reserves Aid in Portwatching

A pilot program using the Naval Reserve to assist ships with inport watch-standing began last January. Under the auspices of CINCPACFLT,

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and COM 13, the program is composed of six ships on the West Coast—three fleet and three Reserve. If successful, the program when fully implemented would allow some Fleet sailors more time to spend with their families while in port, and would also increase the readiness of the participating Reserves. The program now underway involves inactive Reserve volunteers who put in their weekend inactive-duty training by standing the watches. Thus far, the pilot program is of? to a successful start and is currently under review for expansion. About 200 Reservists are currently taking part in the program.

George E. Pond, USMA 1872, brother of Charles F. Pond, USNA 1876; Charles A Booth, USMA 1872, greot-grondfother of R. P. Toft, USNA ' 6 1 ; and Henry Wygant, USMA 1872, great-grandfather of G. W. Ashford, Jr., USNA '57 and grandfather-in-law of G. W. Ashford '29 and T. A. Donovan '28.

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CLASS NEWS Sec'y, Henry Williams, USN (Ret.) 4000 Tunlaw Rd. N.W., Apt. 621 Washington, O.C. 20007 Percent Members: 13

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Sec'y, RAdm. C. W. Fisher, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 1 1 0 1 , Carmel, Calif. 93921 Percent Members: 7

Sec'y, RAdm. Herbert Seymour Howard, USN (Ret.) 2807 36th Place, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 Percent Members: 14

Sec'y, Capt. Louis P. Davis, USN (Ret.) Dresden Apartment 2126 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 28.5

Helen, widow of Cdr. Theodore G. ELLYSON, died at the home of her daughter in Cumberstone, Md. on 19 March. Her husband was the first Naval Aviator and was a student of the pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss.

A native of Atlanta, Ga., she was a graduate of Barnard College. She had lived in Annapolis since the death of her husband in 1928.

Following funeral services in the Naval Academy chapel, she was buried in the Cemetery there.

Sincere sympathy is sent to ner three daughters, Mrs. Daniel W. Abercrombie of Alexandria, Va., Mildred Court of Cumberstone, Md. and Gordon Ellyson Carmichael of St. Simon's Island, Ga. Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr. Bethesda, Md. 20034 Percent Members: 38

Pres.: Adm. Kent Heviitt, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Clyde R. Robinson, USN (Ret.) 107 Scott Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 40

The class has lost two more of its members. Como. Schuyler F. HEIM died 2 February in Riverside, Ca. (See "Last Call.")

Capt. Harold H. R I T T E R died at his home in Coronado on 15 February. To Ramona Heim and the families of both our classmates we extend our most sincere sympathy.

There are extra copies of our class book which was published in 1924. If you wish to have one, let Clyde ROBINSON know (address at top of column). There is no charge for the book.

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Pres: Capt. A. H. Douglas, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P. 0 . Box 131 Bon ita, 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

On 6 February 1912 Irene and Husty H U S T V E D T were married in Honolulu, Hi. This year they celebrated their 60th anniversary at the home of their son, Steve, and his wife Edie at Edgewater, Md. A seated dinner for 35 included members of 36

the family from far and near. Hearty congratulations from the class on this wonderful occasion and best wishes for many future anniversaries!

A note from John ASHLEY reported that he and Esther were approaching Fiji on a P & O cruise ship looking in on Pacific, Indian Ocean and West African ports. They arrived in Southampton on 6 April, then flew home.

I regret to report the death of Frances Jungling (Mrs. Carl P.) on 6 March in Allentown, Pa. She was buried besjde her husband, our classmate Carl, in Arlington National Cemetery on 8 March.

We congratulate Bob and Zelma GUILER on being the first in the class to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Bob writes from Cape Neddick, Me.: "Zelma Pilsen and I were married January 17, 1912. Both alive and in generally good health. We celebrated our 60th anniversary with a quiet family party at our home here. Best wishes to all. Bob." And our best wishes to you.

Bob! Our classmate, R. E. W H I T E (Dick), writes from his home 2617-20th St., Bakersfield, Ca. "Am back for Roll Call after being out for three years. Post operation infection almost took me but am now doing better and hope to be out and around soon.

Was in hospital when Harold left us. He was wonderful with devotion to all of us.

Best wishes to all for many healthful years.

Dick."

Birthday greetings in May go to MORRISON on the 3rd, ALEXANDER on the 14th, CARTER on the 17th (our youngest), and GUILER on the 29th.

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Our hearty congratulations to Capt. Frank H. LUCKEL—"The Skate" of Boyhood Days—on his 84th birthday on 18 May. Frank had a second career after retirement— a distinguished legislator. Happy Birthday!

The 95-year-old mother of Peg (Mrs. Tom) Nicholson died recently. Thirty years of her adult life had been spent as a Fraternity House Mother at the University of Oklahoma. The deep affection and respect registered by "Her Boys" of two generations was gratifying to Peg.

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

A short note from Howard J E A N S states that he is in reasonably good health but otherwise no news that would be of interest to his classmates.

Isabelle (Mrs. Oscar) Badger writes that she has sold her house in Bayville, N.Y. with regrets since it was too large for one person, and is moving to a charming place in Heritage Village. Her address, since 21 April, is 754 A Heritage Village, Southbury, CT 06488, w'here there is plenty to do and her neighbors are delightful people.

Judging from her letter she is in good health, which is good news for her many friends.

A letter from George M. LOWRY expresses what we all feel of sorrow at the news of Paul FOSTER'S passing. He states he and Carra have two homes, one at Hacienda Carmel in Carmel Valley and one on the desert at Palos Desert about 15 miles east of Palm Springs. They spend about six months at each place. They expect to be at the desert home until June. George is active in civil affairs and is a trustee of the Carmel Foundation operating three retirement homes in Carmel. Ann, their daughter, lives in New York where her husband, Harry, is President of the Bank of America, New York.

Richie is Chairman of the Department of Sociology of Boston College and their six grandchildren are scattered about the country.

A letter from Philip BAKER states that his family is all right except that he lost his only son to lung cancer. Philip himself is not too well suffering from circulatory difficulties and angina pectoris for which he carries nitroglycerine pills but says not to expect him in the "Last Call" column too soon.

Loring B A T T E N writes that he and Florence are still living in their home in Monrovia, Ca. where they have resided for 21 years. It is completely air-conditioned, doubly filtered, charcoal and electronically, hot or cold as required. They now claim seven grandchildren (three married) and four great-grandchildren. He invites any classmate who gets near Monrovia to visit them if practicable, or at least to phone.

Ellen Lane Ashe (Mrs. George B.) died in Winchester, Va., on 14 February. Services were held at Grace Episcopal Church, Berryville, Va. in the forenoon of 17 February, and interment the same afternoon with graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery. The class was represented by Dwight Chandler. Ellen is survived by a sister, Mrs. Tom Lewis Peyton of McLean, Va., and a brother, Edward McCormick Williams of Berryville, Va., and by three nieces and three nephews.

Elsie Bieri has been on the move again.

First by air to Jamaica where she boarded the Greek ship ARGONAUT (previously Admiral King's flagship, ORION). Sailed down the Caribbean stopping at several remote beautiful islands, cays, and the barrier reef to Honduras. From there by air again to Guatemala City where she boarded a bus for the highlands and the ancient Mayan City of Chichicastenango for an overnight stay. From there back to Guatemala City via beautiful Lake Atetlan and more ancient ruins at Petey, by air to Belize, British Honduras, then on by air to Merida, Yucatan, and old ruins at Gikal and rejoined the ship at Cozumel. An overnight stop at Grand Cayman Island, and another at Port Antonio, Jamaica. From there back to Montego Bay and then home by air on 26 February. Elsie states it was a wonderful two weeks cruise. Enough to tire one, we would say. On 6 March she was airborne again, this time for San Diego for a month with Bernard Junior and other family friends.

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Pres: VAdm. George H. Fort, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert A. Lavender, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Percent Members: 46

George FORT has recently forwarded a substantial check to bolster up the class SHIPMATE

checking account. He suggests that the remaining members of the class should "go and do likewise" as the funds have dwindled to meager amount and should be maintained with an appropriate balance. This is the first suggestion for contributions since the installation of the memorial window in the Chapel.

George is in the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, having suffered a slight stroke. He is taking physical therapy and is recovering nicely.

It is announced with regret the passing of "Bobby" Dreisenstok, the son of Jo and Estelle. His death occurred during surgery.

Steve ROBINSON, Suzan Zimermann (Alfred G., 1911) and the L A V E N D E R s are spending two weeks in the Puerto Rico area.

Lou and Walter DeLANY have left on a 49 day cruise in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in the GRIPSHOLM.

Lulette Thompson has returned to Vinson Hall from the West Coast, where she welcomed Elizabeth June Seymour, a greatgranddaughter.

Pres: VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Maj. Gen. Charles G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4734 Old Dominion Drive Arlington, VA 22207

Monument. Capt. Ellis is Chairman of the Memorials Committee. There is no new information as to location of our memorial since John's April report except a suggestion has been made that it be placed near one of the athletic fields (e.g. Ingram Field) where it would be more useful to the Midshipmen.

Information has just been received that another classmate has left our dwindling ranks. William Jackson H A R T died on 21 January 1972. B U P E R S gave no details when the news was transmitted to "Dutch" SPANAGEL. In the name of '14, we send sincere sympathy to his wife Hazel who resides at 8720 Valley View, Buena Park, CA 90620.

"Russ" PERRY, to whom we are indebted for many news items in this column, writes that Fred E.ARLE is celebrating his 82nd birthday this month. His classmates— many of whom are "crowding" that age— wish him many happy returns. As an example to the rest of us, Fred was having a fire prevention inspection of Vinson Hall with regard to drawing up a fire bill when "Russ" talked with him. Other classmates receiving birthday congratulations this month are: BALSEY, BUMPUS, P O P H A M , R O S E N D A H L and STERLING. Belated birthday (April) greetings to my old roommate Bob LUKER.

A letter has been received that George GROVE'S son, Capt. George S. Grove, took command of DESRON 13 in January at Subic Bay in the Philippines an(l the LYNDE D .

McCoRMicK is still out on Yankee Station.

A letter from Ros BLAIR's son, Capt.

Carvel Hall Blair, U S N (Ret.), who lives in Norfolk, states that an older son, the Very Rev. Thom Williamson Blair, lives in St. Louis. Also a younger son. Col. Arthur Hadfield Blair, is a professor at West Point.

The secretary received a lovely letter from Julia Hall Blair thanking the class for the beautiful wreath and expressing her appreciation for the attendance at the interment in Annapolis. D E L VALLE, H O R N and STRUBLE represented the class.

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While viewing CBS's T V program "60 Minutes" on 5 March who should suddenly appear on the screen in full color and in close-up view but our own class Vice-PresiPercent Members: 4 6 dent of the European contingent, Tony I have the sad duty of reporting the passJoe L A H O D N Y is captain of one of the ZIROLI, and his lovely wife Consuelo. They ing of our good classmate, Bobby GRAY- bowling teams in the Rossmoor, Maryland were being interviewed in their home in Rome as that part of the program having SON [Capt. R. H. Grayson, U S N (Ret.)].

Bowling League. More power to you, Joe. to do with the many retired folks from He died 22 Feb. at Sarasota, Fl., after a The last time I tried to bowl the ball dragged America who have made their permanent long illness and was interred at Arlington me down the alley about 10 feet! residence since retirement in Europe for National Cemetery 28 Feb. Jimmy HALL, How many of you remember Louis one reason or another. They both looked fit Glenn DAVIS and Frances Sleeper attendB R O W N E who bilged youngster year and and happy and gave a good account of themed the funeral. The class sent flowers in blue is said to have had an interesting career? I selves during the interview. It was thrilling and gold. Our deep sympathy goes to Marrecall that shortly after we sold the midget to see them again and particularly so from guerite and the family. battleships, MISSISSIPPI and IDAHO, to so far away. We hope that many of you also Greece—about 1912—Browne was reported caught this program. Early in February we The notes this month will have to be to have been commissioned in the Greek received a joint card from Tony and Bill fragmentary for your secretary is making Navy. We understand that his widow is up the script on a boat on the Inland WaterSCHOTT in Rome. Bill's contribution was now residing at Vinson Hall. another one of his prized stories—but one that way between Fort Lauderdale and Stuart, Fl. When this issue of Shipmate is in circula- caution dictates should better be told other The Gardiner HELMICKs went to Florida tion '17 will be celebrating its 55th. We re- than in these notes. Tony said in part: "Please forgive my long silence but I assure member the hospitality extended to '14 on early in February and enjoyed six weeks afloat on Leah's brother's boat. The Hel- the occasion of our 5Sth by '17's secretary you I am back to normal and will try to and his wife, Bernardine and Jack Stone. make up for lost time. Grand to have Bill micks and the Hugh W H I T E S have gotten Heartiest congratulations to you, '17, one the Schott close aboard and help me tide over together a couple of times, our first since my difficulties. Finally feeling tip-top." and all. . . "You've come a long way!" the 50th reunion.

The Walter S E I B E R T S reported by The following letter of interest to all was Chairman, Class Comm.: phone that they are enjoying Florida, and addressed to the class by Lt. Albert H. Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) will not go North until the end of March.

Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) Konetzni, USN, the 16th Company officer at 4017 Oliver S t . , Chevy Chase, MD 20015 the Academy: "On March 31st, sponsorship Glenn DAVIS reported that the March Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr of the 16th Company Wardroom will shift Washington Army-Navy luncheon on 1 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, MD 21401 from your class to the Class of 1951. Your March was attended by Jimmy H A L L and Percent Members: 62 support of our Wardroom during the past himself for Navy and Tex DAVIDSON few years has allowed us to transform an We were very interested to hear that and Ernie D U P U Y for Army. We would Kendall P R E S T O N ' s son, Kendall Jr.'s ordinary midshipman's room into a true like to be reinforced by any classmates in book. Coherent Optical Computers, published Wardroom. Just recently the Classes of striking distance of Washington.

1972 and 1973 completed renovation of the

by McGraw-Hill, had been chosen the Science Pres: RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.) Book of the Month for March. The New wardroom with funds donated by the Class /-] Sec'y, Cdr. W. K. Beard, USNR (Ret.) of 1916. We now have a completely paneled York Times had an article about Kendall U 199 Hanover S t . , Annapolis, MD 21401 Preston, Jr., saying, "Kendall Preston, a and carpeted recreation and meeting room tl \ Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) "U 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, CA 92042 senior staff scientist of the Perkin-Elmer that, so far as my Midshipmen are concerned, is the best in the Brigade. We will Percent Members: 4 2 Corporation, received a patent for means of never forget the professional achievements As you will note, a new Class News Dis- producing holograms, or three-dimensional pictures, by sound waves instead of light of the Class of 1916, and the unyielding penser has come on the scene as temporary support which you have so readily given to replacement for Johnny HALE, but before waves. Perkin-Elmer regards the patent as the 16th Company. Although formal sponsorof basic importance in the production of inthe news is dispensed it must be gathered. struments that can 'see through' opaque ship will end shortly we hope that a close In that connection I recently ran across relationship can continue between your objects.

Shipmate of March 1960 which had been Class and the Company. If any of you "The principal application is believed to saved for a special reason. Here is a quote should pass through the Annapolis area for be in the detection of invisible flaws in solid any reason we would be honored to show from Bob MAURY's column: "Please send me news of your comings and goings, ett:. materials, such as holes or cracks inside you the Wardroom. Again, thinks for your support of the 16th Company."

Unless it comes in I cannot put it out." metal bars. Tests are being carried out under contract w^ith the Army Mechanics and Please heed his words.

Material Research Center, Watertown, Ma." Our thanks to Lt. Konetzni for his kind During a visit to the Academy Museum in Kendall writes that he and Dorothy saw- words and thoughts. We also owe special early March, I ran into Capt. Alma Ellis ( W A V E ) whom I had contacted on a pre- John McCREA recently lunching with friends thanks to Dutch W Y N K O O P for his intervious occasion in regard to the ROOKS at the Ritz-Carlton and looking in the pink. est, efforts and some personal expense which MAY,

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all made this outstanding Wardroom possible. And to the Midshipmen of the 16th Company who gave of their limited spare time to plan and provide the labor necessary to accomplish all this we say a hearty "Well Done." We hope that the class of 1951 will find the same satisfaction and pleasure in sponsoring this Wardroom that our class has enjoyed in the past. We feel that it was all very much worth while. It certainly has helped to bridge the generation gap.

And now a sad note. On 15 Feb. Ralph DAVISON died in Pensacola, Fl. We have no details concerning the direct cause of Dave's passing, but it is only natural to assume that the tragic death of his beloved wife, Elizabeth, last December as the result of a fire in their home in Pensacola contributed to this end. Dave leaves a son, Cdr. David D. Davison, USN, and a daughter, Jane, wife of Group Captain N. E. Morrison, R.A.F. (Ret.), living in Portugal. To them the class extends its deep and sincere sympathy for the loss of this outstanding officer and fine gentleman. We will all miss him. The class sent a floral tribute for the services.

Burial was in Barrancas National Cemetery on 16 Feb. alongside Elizabeth. May they both rest in peace. (See "Last Call" for more details of the career of this able classmate.)

W E S T COAST N E W S The February 1916-17-18 lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by 19, on the 17th, in the Carrier Aircraft Room of the Officers' Club, NAS, North Island (Coronado). Ing KILAND made all the arrangements including the good bar and excellent menu. All were most pleased to again have with us "Bo" WELLS, hail and healthy, down from Palm Springs.

Present wereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916: Walter Webb, Loventhal, Jenkins, McGinnis, Terhune, Emerson, Herndon, Root, Chapline and Rodgers. 1917: Wells, Bennett, Richards, Comstock, Rogers and Kiland. 1918: Nichols, Perkins and Curtis.

Nine wives were in the Main Dining Room, Pacific View Area, for their cheerful gathering. All were most happy to see Judy Sauer there. The committee set Thursday, the 18th, and the Officers' Club, North Island NAS as the site of the May lunch.

Red KEADY reports that their new stateside address is: 350 Sharon Park Dr., Apt. S-23, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Phone: (415) 854-1575. Red did not say when they would be returning to their summer home in Ireland this year, but the above address should be good for a while.

March and dropped by 248 to shoot the breeze. We cleared up many world matters that seemed in need of attention.

Red W O R D E N is out of the U S N H after successful surgery. Niiio GREGORY is in a rest home in Eastport where he enjoys the company and the food. Walter Calhoun came by 248 on 6 March, discharged from Bethesda and feeling better. As this seems to be a sick list, your scribe might well confess why these columns have been, to say the least, variable. On 1 December he went to the hospital and was out in two days. Got by until 25 January and was back for emergency major surgery the next day. Seemed to improve for about a week, then things slipped.

Now getting back to normal as of 10 March â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I hope. So there have been no Christmas cards, letters, etc.

Chuck and Birdie KELLY were in Puerto Rico away from all this cold. They came back about mid-March. Adelaide Fullinwider and Elise Skylstead are back home after February in Florida.

Kelly Beard '14 went down to Pensacola and found Wu DUNCAN still established at the San Carlos.

Don't forget the 55th!

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

Many friends were shocked and greatly depressed at hearing of the death of Berma, wife of our classmate, Ralph McDOWELL. She had submitted to heart surgery by internationally known Dr. John W. Kirklin at the U. of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. It was her fifth visit there but the surgeons found that heart disease, beyond anything anticipated, had weakened her tissues to the extent that stitches would not hold. Many of us were not aware of this condition because of the unusually active life of this outstanding lady.

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

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There is hardly any change in our list of attendance at our 55th on 6-7 May. Jimmy CONOVER cannot come and neither can Randall DEES. We shall miss them.

It is with sadness that the death of Douglas Witmer COE is reported. It happened at the USNA Hospital on 13 January 1972. Doug had been miserable for a long time and in and out of the hospital. He fought a good fight but it finally wore him out. Doug was one of our brightest members and had a long and successful career as a constructor. He was universally liked by the class. No one could have avoided liking his sunniness. We shall miss him.

The class sends sympathy to his family.

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Berma McDowell holding Red Cross certificate

Berma was born in Atlanta, Ga., in 1908.

She grew up in the pleasant area of central Georgia and later entered the College of William and Mary for higher education. She graduated in 1933 with a degree in chemistry.

During her college days it was convenient to spend much of her spare time in Norfolk with an aunt. Here we have another instance of the Navy finding happiness in Norfolk.

Mac was on duty at the Navy Yard and it was his most memorable and fortunate day when he met Berma. They were married in Oct. 1933. Their daughter was born in 1935.

Mac's Construction Corps assignments carried Berma to New York, Washington, Honolulu, Portsmouth, N. H., and Rome, Italy.

They were in Honolulu, Mac was on Scouting Force staff, at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Although Berma was evacuated, Mac remained at Pearl Harbor until July 1942.

But Berma was by no means idle. She had developed an intense interest in flower arrangement while in the Islands and continued studying and improving in that art.

She pursued it further, showing others what she had picked up in travels and practice. She was invited to give lectures which she did with enthusiasm. Here her affable nature and charm were observed by many.

Berma was an avid gardener and after Mac's retirement in 1949 they both worked most diligently in beautifying their home in Washington. At one time they competed in growing roses, each with a personal plot.

Berma also maintained a Japanese garden in one corner of their yard.

In 1952 Mac was returned to active duty to assist the Italian Ministry of Marine in naval ship design and construction. They lived in Rome for three years, where Berma became associated with Mrs. Frank A. Allen, wife of an Army general officer also attached to the Embassy. Mrs. Allen had studied flower arrangement during her residence in Japan while her husband was in Korea. Because of the fascination of both women for the art, they worked continually, improving their technique and holding classes for many of the American military and Foreign Service wives. It was soon after their departure from Rome that Ikebana International was founded by Mrs. Allen in Tokyo; and the Washington chapter became the first of some ISO world-wide affiliates in 28 countries. At present the local chapter numbers over 400 active members. Berma was the third president of this chapter, 1959-1960. During this period in 1959, Berma and Mac went to Japan to attend an international conference.

The visit extended over a period of several months and this gave Berma an opportunity to study Japanese flower arrangement under the Grand Masters of the SOGETSU School and the OH-ARA School. She worked diligently and earned teacher certificates in each school.

During the next decade, Berma continued holding classes, giving lectures, participating in flower shows, and making many friends with those who admired her art. In 1965 the McDowells visited Japan again thus affording opportunity for further study and advanced technique.

In 1966 Berma and Mac planned and had built a home in Black Mountain, near Asheville, N. C. Since then they have spent the summer months there, while maintaining their Washington home. Berma was elected an honorary member of the Asheville chapter of Ikebana International. There, too, she was pressed into holding classes for the membership. At this mountain retreat, Berma designed and planted a sophisticated Japanese garden with Mac providing the bamboo fence.

And in another area, near a small stream, she had a wild flower garden which contained many of the rare and beautiful flowers of that region.

In 1958, Berma became a gray lady. She served weekly in the library and with the bookmobile for a period of about ten years at the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Although Berma drove herself perhaps too hard, the strain was not apparent to her students and her many friends. She ever displayed a friendly, kindly attitude and was SHIPMATE

very much loved, admired and respected.

The loss of this accomplished lady has spread sadness to many.

The memorial service for her was held in the chapel at Fort Myer, 10 Feb Chaplain R. L. Mole (Cdr. U S N ) conducted the service and also the commitment at the Arlington grave. Honorary pallbearers were close friends: Gen. Frank A. Allen, USA (Ret.).

Dr. Irvin Hantman, Mr. Newton Lovewell and Capt. H. C. Sexton, Jr., USN (Ret.) '20. The following classmates were also honorary pallbearers: Duvall, Riggs, Rogers, Smith and Taylor.

The class extends its sympathy to our esteemed classmate whose loss is indescribable ; also, to their daughter, Mrs. J. L. Kinsey, to Cdr. E. T. Underwood, a brother, and to three grandchildren.

And this is more than of class interest.

Although Berma was one of our great ladies, her non-service friends, many in numbers, are very much bereaved at her passing. The Washington Ikebana Chapter sent a genuine and tender memoriam to Ikebana International Headcjuarters in Japan for publication in their quarterly magazine in which it was pointed out: "Mrs. McDowell was a dedicated and distinguished member of Ikebana International and all of us will miss her influence and grieve her loss. Her love of the art was always an inspiration to all who knew her, likewise her interest in the welfare and success of our worldwide organization."

Address Mac at 3328 Runnymede PI., N.W., D. C. 20015.

As we approach our deadline for submitting copy (3-10-72) we hopefully expect a visit to Washington by Earl STONE, who is always welcome by his many friends here.

He comes east to attend the National Council meeting of U.S.O. in Boston 7-10 March.

He expects to visit his daughter, a professor at Wellesley, and after leaving Washington his plans call for visiting his sister in Milwaukee, the usual itinerary when he ventures east of the 90th meridian.

Again it is our sad duty to report the death of a valued classmate, who put up a long and gallant fight against the well-known terminal disease. Theodore F. C. W A L K E R (Capt., USNR Ret.) passed away the 30th of last November in Sarasota, Fl. He would have reached the age of 78 had he lived to the time you may be reading this.

When "Deacon" joined us in 1914 he had already broken the precedent for preachers' sons in that he was strictly a normal human being. He continued in that fine character all through life. After eight years pounding the pitch he was married 4 April 1925 to Betty D. Smith of Bethlehem, Pa. His resignation took effect in May, which might not have been a coincidence.

While still on active duty, he became "Johnnie" after Johnnie Walker Whiskey.

This name stuck to him through life. (We are amazed that members of the class of 1915 did not coin this name during our plebe year. Surely many of that class knew about whiskey.)

In civilian life he became interested in finance, becoming a securities analyst and financial writer in Manhattan. It was natural for him to start his second naval career in NYC as a Reserve LCdr. He handled much of the liaison work with Army headquarters on Governors Island. In 1947 he was ordered before a retiring board at St. Alban's Hospital, N. Y., and was ordered retired with the rank of captain, 6/1/49.

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Following retirement he and Betty moved to Florida for his health. Shortly after that she became desperately ill and was given only a short time to live. Johnny cared for her patiently and devotedly. She became well again. This effort brought them closer together and increased the happiness of their marriage.

About 16 years later he developed cancer of the spine. Although they both were aware of the eventuality, Johnnie continued alone to care for his wife until he could manage no longer. They both entered a nursing home in Sarasota. With good care, he rapidly improved, living, as his doctor said, on borrowed time. Nevertheless, in the face of death he bought a small sports car and took his wife driving daily for several months. This had to stop in time, but he continued as courageous as anyone couldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cheerful, matter-of-fact, joking and kidding. In fact he showed real Navy fortitude and spirit.

His devotion to the Navy became quite apparent. Like many of us who had returned to commissioned status as Reserves in W W I I , he showed real interest and actually joy at being back in uniform. He decorated his room in the nursing home to be like a shipboard cabin. The sea-going appearance caused his friends there to refer to him as the "Captain." His wife believes that he never did get far from the Service in his intimate thoughts.

We praise the "Deacon" for his chivalrous and human characteristics. The class mourns his death and extends its sympathy to his widow and to his stepdaughter, Mrs. Walter W. Wainio of Princeton, N. J., who has been helpful in reporting much of the information about him. Sympathy is also extended to his brother, Tremboth, and sisters, Arva and Virginia.

Address Mrs. Walker at Wilhelm's Nursing Home, 1507 S. Tuttle St., Sarasota 33580.

Margery, widow of James D. MURRAY, has moved into Vinson Hall. Thanks to Helen Need, this belated discovery has been made.

"Slats" resigned in 1930 and died in Yonkers in 1954. His son, James, Jr. (Capt.

U S N ) , was in the class of '49. Jane, widow of Miles BROWNING, is also a resident of Vinson Hall. Address them: McLean, VA 22101.

It is hoped that by the time this reaches your eyes, Barney K E N N E D Y will have returned home from the Naval Hospital. He entered on 28 Feb. and is expected to come out a full fledged member of the Emeritus Club.

B I R T H D A Y S IN MAY We send best wishes to Corbeau Corbett on the third; Gin Styer, fifth; Red Baldwin, sixth; Vince Murphy and Hayden Smith, 20th and Walter Warlick, 25th. Ross Whitemarsh will celebrate on 3 June and Jerry Wright, 4 June.

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

Your scribe might have anticipated a bit and inserted this personal item in the February issue of Shipmate, but it would have been somewhat unfair to the bride-to-be whose engagement to him was not a matter of public knowledge until the latter part of the month. By the time this now appears in print your scribe will, God consenting, have been happily joined in matrimonv on 8 April in Washington to Mrs. Carl B. Harper and be on the west coast or in Hawaii visit-

ing relatives and friends as part of an extended honeymoon. Martha Harper is the sister of Ed Rawlins, class of '24, and the widow of Lt. Harper, USN, who entered the Service as an A.E.D.O. in W W I following graduation from MIT and was retired many years ago for physical disability resulting from an aviation accident.

The DYERs and R O C H E S T E R s returned from their winter vacations looking tanned and healthy from southern exposure to the sun and sea. George reports that the 20-port Caribbean cruise was a bit strenuous and that it might have been even more enjoyable had the ports of visit been reduced in number and more time scheduled in each.

The March class luncheon was attended by: Dyer, DuVal, Fink, Greer, Jones, King, Rochester, Schaeffer, Schildhauer, Settle and your reporter. At a meeting of the Executive Committee following the luncheon decisions were reached on the events to be scheduled at the 55th reunion on 5 May 1973. More on that in due time.

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

Eddie W A L S H , my old roommate, writes that he has one granddaughter in the senior class at Skidmore College and another about to graduate from high school. He has been interviewing prospective candidates for the USNA class entering in '76â&#x20AC;&#x201D;sixty years after us. His address is: 4 Midchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Phone (914) 9494049.

Slim COWDREY writes that he will be on the lookout for Johnny and Marion GREER when their ship, ESMERALDA, puts in to Port Everglades, homeward bound from around the world about 17 April. The DAGGETTs have just had a card from Japan, saying the ship has been delayed.

A note from our professor classmate Urban T. H O L M E S , dated 12 Feb. He enjoyed seeing many of us at our 50th. He was retired from active teaching at U. of N. C. at Chapel Hill, though the following schedule looks like full time: summer school last August and September, then spent fall months at U. of Detroit; this spring he is giving a course again at Chapel Hill, in May at Memphis State. On 22 June Urban and his wife, Peggy, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Their three children will give them a dinner in Chapel Hill with the Holmes' 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The dinner will be preceded by a nuptial Mass celebrated by their son, an Episcopal priest. From 8-14 July the Holmes with two of their older granddaughters will be with the Royal Archeological Institute in and about Aberdeen, Scotland. Next fall he will teach again at Chapel Hill. In the spring of '73 he will be a member of the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton.

Congratulations on your golden wedding anniversary, and again on your big family; still again on your coming membership of the Institute of Advanced Study.

Red H E P B U R N writes from Key West: "We will be at the April 6 party, if back in time. Anyway we certainly are 'in' on it.

The weather is too good to be true. Best from both to all of you."

Dottie Haff writes from Sarasota: "We have a reservation on the auto train for May 4 and arrive home the 5th. . . . Teddy is just fine and the weather has been great until just lately. Say hello to all."

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We look at every ship we build Texaco's operating procedures at sea dictate that we inalce every effort to keep our oceans clean and oil-free. SO; when we order a new tanker to be built, we look at it from the ocean's point of view.

ATexaco marine construction expert is assigned to the ship from the very first day building begins. \ One of his jobs is to see that every ^ precaution is taken at every step to avoid the escape of oil at sea.

1 He, with the officers who are to sail this tanker, will inspect fittings, welds, structural steel, and the latest electronic

from tlie ocean's point of view. navigation and cargo-handling equipment to guard against pollution.

The world's ever-increasing energy demand requires more and more tankers which provide the most efficient means of supplying crude oil to United States and other world markets. Texaco, with its long-standing concern, demands that

nothing be overlooked on its ships to prevent the escape of oil at sea, anywhere, at any time. When we make our plans, we've got the ocean in mind.

TEXACO We're working to keep your trust.

Though she had thanked us in person, Kitty De Weese insisted on writing this note: "I am deeply grateful to have such a beautiful expression of sympathy from the Class of 1920, in sending the flowers for Wade's services in St. Andrew's Chapel.

Wade was so very proud of his Class. I know he would have been pleased. Please thank them all for me and for their deep sympathy. Sincerely, Kitty."

We had 16 at our 25 Feb. luncheon at the A&N Club: Anderson, Browder, Crowe, Cunningham, Fahrney (from Chadd's Ford), Goggins, Harrison, Holsinger, Lyon, Mansfield, Martin, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Tusler, Ed Wilson from Annapolis. Helen Fahrney had come down to see her daughter Carol for a brief visit, and bride and groom were reunited, after several days separation, for the drive back to Roundelay.

On 9 Mar. a note from Allan BLACKL E D G E : "My son, Pete, Lt. Peter D. Blackledge, Class '69—is scheduled to be married in St. Andrew's Chapel—USNA Chapel—on Easter Sunday, 2 Apr. 1972. Reception follows in Continental Room, Holiday Inn. I was disappointed Alumni House not available that date. Time of wedding 4 p.m.

Please pass the word to all classmates and ladies—they are invited to the wedding and reception. Hope to see you and other classmates then. Best regards, Blackie."

Also 9 Mar., a phone call from St. Petersburg, Fl., Our classmate David Abram H U G H E S (in the Lucky Bag, p. 142, as "Shavy Davie") is in a nursing home there.

His son-in-law, Mr. Tyson, told me that Davie is having trouble with heart and lungs. He would greatly appreciate a visit from any classmate in the vicinity, or hearing from any of us. His address and that of his daughter, Joan H. Tyson, is 1030 26th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, 33704; phone: 825-6061. I didn't recognize his name but his picture in the Lucky Bag is unmistakable.

He retired in 1930 as a Lt. USN. I hope many will answer his plea. I wrote him today.

The local 1920s and '21s gave a party at Alumni House on 6 April for the Calverts who depart in June. There were about 70 from 1920, including about 14 widows, from this area.

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

We regret to inform the class of the passing of Colin T H O M A S and Clark L. (Casey) GREEN. Colin died on 26 January at his home in Ruxton, near Baltimore, Md. Casey Green passed away on 24 February in San Francisco. The class sends its deepest sympathy to the members of both families.

The class was also saddened by the death of Frances, wife of Charles S. ALEXANDER, on 16 February in Washington, D. C. She was buried on the 22nd in Arlington National Cemetery. The class sent flowers.

We received the following note from Charles : "We appreciate the Class of 1921 floral tribute. It was very beautiful.

"Charles Jr. is on duty in Washington and in the Class of 1948-A. Jack is in the Class of 1952 and is in Seattle with Boeing. Bob graduated from VMI and is with G.E. at Valley Forge."

From Jake JACOBI we learn that our classmate Fred MORRIS died in Columbia, S. C , in 1952. Through a third party Jake was able to communicate with Fred's widow, Evelyn. She kindly filled us in on Fred's career. After graduation he served in the USS TEXAS and then went to Submarine School in New London. Because of his mother's poor health he resigned in 1924 and went to Atlanta where he joined the Georgia Power Co. in an executive and engineering capacity. When his mother died in 1928 he moved to Marietta and formed a law partnership with his father.

Fred and Evelyn were married in 1932. In 1933 they moved to Columbia, S. C, where he accepted a position with the Federal Land Bank. He was transferred to the legal department in 1934 where he was continuously employed as an assistant counsel on work for the four district agencies of the Farm Credit Administration of Columbia. Fred remained active in the Naval Reserve until his retirement in 1940. Evelyn relates, "He always cherished thoughts of his Navy life and it was difficult for him to become a civilian again." Evelyn's address is: Mrs. Fred Morris, 488 Whitlock Ave., N.W., Marietta, GA 30060.

William ("Bill") W E B S T E R was recently awarded the John Fritz Medal, an honor jointly awarded by five of the major National Engineering Societies of America, for his outstanding contributions in the field of public utilities. Bill was the first president of Yankee Atomic Electric Company and responsible for bringing in successfully the first nuclear power plant in New England in 1961.

W A S H I N G T O N - A N N A P O L I S AREA There were sixteen '21ers and eleven '21 girls at the February class luncheon at the Arrny-Navy Club in Washington. The following were present: Cat and Elenor Brown, L. A. and Jane Brown, Wop Barbaro, Os and Kitty Colclough, Dee an<l Ruth De Rivera, Homer Eimers, Dolly and Marjorie Fitzgerald, Fully Fullinwider, Don and Margaret Giles, Harold Houser, Duckie and Betty Lamdin, Mac and Peg McCollum, George and Katherine Russell, Sherwood Smith, Swig and Margaret Swigart and John Waters.

Homer noted that Johnnie H O S K I N S ' widow had passed away and that C. S. ALEXANDER'S wife had also passed away.

The class sent flowers.

W E S T COAST N E W S The San Diego chapter of the class of 1921 held its monthly luncheon at the MCRD on Tuesday, 22 February. Present were the following members: Ralph Butterfield, Jesse Carter, George Cohan, Tom Esling, Galusha Fewel, Hod Gorry, Bud Hall, Bob Hickey, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, Tim O'Brien, Gordy Parks, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Eppie Schell, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Herb Tellman and Bunny Wray.

We were very pleased to welcome three guests from the east coast: Fred BOONE from the Washington, D. C, chapter, Charles Hoffman '24 from Annapolis and Fritz Furth '24 from Kent, Ct. Fred gave an interesting talk on the Naval Academy Foundation and also news of our friends in his area.

Don S M I T H presented each person present with an autographed (by him) sample of Mexican art which he is helping to develop in the vicinity of his Mexican residence.

Raleigh H A L E S sent in a few new address corrections. Mrs. Ralph Myers is now Mrs. Thomas Esling. They live at 1704 La Tierra Ct., Lake Marcos, CA 92069. Roland KILLIAN's address is 133-D Avenida Majorca, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. George L. MAUGER also lives in Laguna Hills at 2037-B Via Mariposa East. Address John W. BELL at 601 Vermont, Los Angeles 90005.

And Elbert J. P O R T E O U S lives at 539 Alenwood Rd., Alendale, CA 90202.

February ushered in variable weather and a fairly active social calendar. The first week or so was reasonably quiet but then came Sunday the 12th which was not only Mr. Lincoln's birthday but Vera and Jim H A R R I S ' 50th wedding anniversary. The event was celebrated by a "surprise" party conceived and executed by the Harris' daughters, Mary Ann Willis and Vicki Vinns and her husband John. Great secrecy surrounded the issuing of invitations; the CARLISLEs were recruited as bird dogs to get Vera and Jim out of their home in San Mateo early in the afternoon. Then the storm troops descended on the family manse. Bars and buffet tables were set up and all was made ready for the return of the happy couple.

They arrived about four bells on the first dog watch, were duly surprised and then were greeted and congratulated by their classmates and friends who were present en masse. Mary Ann, Vicki and John deserve great credit for their part in staging this highly successful party. But it was the grandchildren who were magnificent. They were everywhere supervising parking, tending tables and bars, passing canapes, manning the galley. They really made the party sparkle. As the British would put it, it was a "good show."

Taking time out for a change in scene, all hands adjourned the following day, Sunday the 13th, to the Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island where Cathy and Tommy T H O M A S and Frank TALBOT were hosts for a delightful cocktail and buffet party. Due to the wide acquaintances of the Thomases and Frank with resident San Franciscans of long standing, this lovely affair permitted all present to meet new and interesting people.

Pes: Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. J . L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) 4000 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 36.5

Each year our column carries a bit more sad news and this scribe has tried to present it in the easiest way because it is depressing to all of us oldsters unless we accept it philosophically. On that note we call attention to the charming picture of Walter ROCKEY's granddaughter on the last page of our book Forty Years Later. A picture showing that beautiful child standing on the beach in her birthday suit, looking out to sea. The caption read "The Third Generation Takes Over the Watch." Walter died on 23 February but his spirit, which is in that lovely girl, will live on, and on, and on. And, as is said so often, "To live on in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die."

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Andy; DeWitt; Dineen; Eccles; Godin; Haycock ; Johnson, J. N . ; Kaplan ; Keeth ; King; Kosse; Libenow; Malanaphy; McGhee; Menocal; Meriweather, Neimo; Quinn; Steele; Sutton; Thompson, W. F . ; Uehlinger; Wilkinson, R. S.; Woods, E. A letter from Dale QUARTON brings E.; Zotti. Several of the foregoing do not some Southern California news : Beany and get Shipmate so, if you have contact with Ward J A R R E T T have been here for some them, it will help if you will advise of the time refugeeing from the Washington deadline and the address (in the paragraph weather. Beany reports that Joe DUNN was above this one) to which they are requested operated on in Corpus Christi on 11 Febru- to send the following: Check for $2.50 if ary and is quite a sick man. We hope you they wish a copy of the 1972 Roll Call, plus get undocked soon, Joe. George and Maud any change in address, and whether or not B A U E R N S C H M I D T were in California, they plan to come to the reunion. Rooms in Photo by Stu IVhelan too, as this goes to press (Mar. 10). Both the two principal hotels, which the reunion Horry St. John and Cheney Butler with Zeke and looking in the pink. They stopped in Texas bus service will shuttle to and from, are Marjorie Sanborn and Chaplain Duncan. to see the K N A P P s and say Bob's smile is getting scarce. There are a few left in Holias glamorous as ever. The Nimitz Museum day Inn. The reason for the room shortage Harry St. John B U T L E R was married on was of special interest to George who was is that there are now some 60 classes holding 17 February. The bride is the former Miss on his staff and is doing some writing for reunions every five years. So, the choice Cheney E. Hinton of Staten Island, N. Y. the Museum. They visited the RISELEYs dates, and rooms, are reserved far in adZeke and Marjorie SANBORN stood with in New Mexico which proved interesting with vance, just as we have done for those who them for the ceremony in the Naval AcadMaude a Republican, George a Democrat, could make plans early enough. Finally, if emy Chapel. Included is a nice photograph of and Jim Riseley backing the third party. anyone needs a room and doesn't have a that happy occasion. We hope that any other They also plan to check on Mike MALANA- reservation please write direct to Holiday classmates getting spliced will remember to P H Y in Laguna on their way up to the Bay Inn, Annapolis, 21401, and include a $20 have his best man send a picture as Zeke has area. deposit for the hotel. There are a few other done. We know we express the sentiment of Some 35 congregated at Treasurer accommodations available in private homes the class in congratulating Harry and wish- MURPHY's house on 13 February to toast for widows who have not already made ing great happiness to the bride. the RIGGs and the JARRETTs. Our agents arrangements. This is being handled by Ted Alan McCRACKEN has again put his tell us that it was a great success. The viands E L L I O T T who lives at 26 Southgate Ave., and refreshments were delectable. We think Annapolis 21401. facile pen to work in a letter to the editor of the Washington Star and in view of its ex- the same is true of the honorees, and their See you at the reunion ! cellent composition we include it as a hosts.

Hitch and Elisabeth SAUNDERS took matter of interest to his contemporaries that Pres: Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) every now and then he gets out his pen and off about the middle of March for the AlRecorder, Capt. Homer Ambrose, USN (Ret.) 3628 Trinity Dr. demonstrates the writing ability which pro- garve in Southern Portugal where they have Alexandria, VA 22304 taken a house by the sea, and near a beautiful duced, "Very Soon Now, Joe." Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow, (SO USN (Ret.) golf course where Hitch can get the kinks 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. out in preparation for the summer season Annapolis, MD 21401 Sir: It has long been said, quite accuhere at home. He reports all preliminaries Percent Members: 42 rately, that a clever politician finds out for the F I F T I E T H are well in hand. where the people are going, then takes A Newsletter published by the Marine Judging by some of the plans, it promises to them there. And we do see frequent exMilitary Academy at Harlingen, Tx., inbe the greatest—as it should be. All details amples of "weathervaning" on the part of will be published in this column and circu- forms US that Frank GOOD was a visitor politicians who are trying to get the vote at this academy on 13 Nov. 1971 for its lated by mail as well for the benefit of those by keeping themselves adjusted to public who do not subscribe to Shipmate. The pro- celebration of the 196th birthday of the opinion. Sea-faring men would express gram should be in your hands before sum- U. S. Marine Corps. The Newsletter report this in a less uncomplimentary way by mer comes along and so many take off to is in part as follows: "At 9:00 p.m.. the saying that the politicians are simply do just the opposite of what we do now, in formal Marine Corps Birthday Ball was held trimming their sails to the wind. in the cadet mess. The traditional cake-cutting March, follow the sun. ceremony, which is held world-wide by all Although I suppose that we must alTwo mailings have brought almost all the Marines, was at 10:00 p.m. The guest of ways expect some degree of this sailinformation we need for an up-to-date Roll honor, MGen. Sidney S. McMath, traditiontrimming, I still think we are justified Call which will be in your hands prior to the ally received the first piece of cake; LGen. G. in also expecting a reasonable amount of reunion. The cards indicate that approxi- F. Good, Jr., USMC ( R e t ) , received the consistency in those ambitious men who mately 417 classmates, wives, and widows second piece of cake as the 'oldest Marine' are trying to convince us that they are will be in Annapolis on 22 and 23 Sept. present and Cadet George A. Anas received manifestly qualified to occupy our highest, The survey also brings out an interesting the third piece of cake as the 'youngest Manational, elective office. statistic: exactly half of the graduates have rine' present." We may, however, add our As a good current example, I recently survived. A close approximation of the rest opinion that Frank was probably the "best heard Senator Muskie say, during a radio of the class is not feasible because of paucity Marine" present. speech, that the war in Vietnam cannot be of information about a considerable number stopped by bombing or by any other from whom we have not heard in many years.

From the San Francisco-Bay area, in midaggressive acts, but that the only way it February, Cabell G W A T H M E Y wrote the If any of the readers know the wherecan be brought to an end is by negotiaabouts of the following please send the dope following in response to your reporter's ention at the Paris talks. (Why didn't Mr. to Box 22, Army-Navy Club, 17th and Eye quiry as to whether everything was quiet on Nixon immediately appoint him as our St., Washington, DC 20005; Grow, B. E . ; the Western Front. "Things hereabouts are chief negotiator to Paris so that the dull as far as USNA '23 is concerned. But Cole, S. G.; Muir, B. K.; Miller, T. W . ; cranky Yankee could demonstrate his Mrs. H. C. Archibald; Mrs. J. M. Cox; that lively colony in San Diego—has urged self-imagined capacity for effective neMrs. W. R. Compton; Mrs. C. A. Havard; us to join in their program for perking gotiation? Had he declined the post he Mrs. H. W. Hadley; Mrs. P. Johnson; Mrs. everybody up next month. Bill and Maryan would at least have been forced to stop E. R. McPherson; Mrs. W. M. Miller; Thayer and Marion and I plan to wend our making such a naive pitch.)

Mrs. P. A. Rodes; Mrs. J. Twachtman; way south to participate. They [in San Diego] like to call this event their 'Co-ed Thing,' However, in spite of Muskie's stated Mrs. R. C. Ray; Mrs. S. Q. Weiser. or some other misleading title. The facts reliance on negotiation so recently, he The following, from whom we usually hear, are that they schedule this annual celebration changed his mind completely a while later have not sent their cards in—probably away at the nearest 'regulation date,' the 23rd no by accusing Mr. Nixon of "trying to win from home. As Don J O H N S O N and I are less, to the Vernal Equinox. Its real name at the conference table what he could not taking a month off we use this means of is the 'Celebration of the Rites of Spring,' an win on the battlefield." alerting the following that the deadline for event we would not miss for all the tea in sending the Roll Call to the printer is May If Muskie expects Democrats, or anyChina or all the coffee on the Kona coast.

IS: Alexander, W. G.; Atkinson, C. L. J r . ; body else, to be convinced by his political "It is great to have a real concentration Badger; Bates, A. D . ; Berner, Gus; Braupatter, he should stick to a fairly single tigam; Bryan; Chandler, H. G.; Chapman, of '23 on the west coast! We here in the basic line on a given highly vital subA. E . ; Clapp; Clarkson; Comp; Cruse, Bay area are in the outposts, flanked on the ject. And he should not condemn the President for trying to do exactly what he only recently said himself.

Alan R. McCracken Bethesda, Md.

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north by our colonists in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. When the sun has made sufficient northern declination, we emerge from our burrows and behave like the best of sun worshippers. We do our best cavorting at the summer solstice I" The Washington-area group had its smallest turnout of the season at its luncheon at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, on 9 Feb. 1972. Those present were Barrett, Beaumont, Cofer, Cutting, Dussault, Hudson, Johnson, Johannesen, Mendenhall, Murdaugh, Pottle, Roberts, Smellow, Sprung, Stephens, and Withington. Pablo BARRETT had a card from Gordon DAISLEY, as follows : "Returned home on 1 Feb. from Phase 2 of internal repairs; everything proceeding satisfactorily. One more trip to the hospital in about a month should complete the job." The meager attendance at the Washington meeting could have been accounted for by the fact that many members who often attend these affairs were in the southeast, there searching for different scenes and weather. Among these were Neil DIETRICH (in Key West on business, he said), George H O L D E R N E S S , Ray LEWIS, and Louie R E I N K E N .

A new permanent resident in the southeast, however, is George W. "Monk" MOYERS who, with his wife, Elizabeth, and the rest of his immediate family, has moved from Skokie, II., to Coral Gables, Fl. Recently completing 44 years of service with the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation, he was the "Special Assistant to the President" of the corporation when he retired.

He may, by the way, hold the class championship for size of family—he has sired seven sons and two daughters. When Karl H E N SEL made a recent long-distance call to "Monk Moyers," a son who answered the telephone insisted that there was no person of that name living there.

Here are reproductions of two seamanship-drill snapshots that may bring a feeling of nostalgia to some of us. In the upper picture, appearing practically becalmed, are, from the left, Duke Chandler, Bill Hamilton, Bob McCormick, and Red Bell. The classmates in the lower picture are Joe Sheehan, Bill Hamilton, Karl Hensel (who loaned us the snapshots), Bill Reddington, Don Partridge, Bill Wadbrook, Madge Kennedy, Norm Park, and Bob McCormick.

Seamanship drill

Freddie W I T H I N G T O N had the "rare" pleasure of a written word from Pop McLAREN, who lives in Cocoa Beach, Fl. Pop acknowledged the receipt from Freddie of a historical document on the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, which is now called the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake. This Ordnance facility in California has been in commission for about 30 years, and Pop was stationed there in the early days.

He describes some of his recent doings, as follows: "My navigator, who can read a road map only when we are headed right side up, meaning north, has been drawing jagged lines toward the west and north on a big map of the U. S. Last spring we spent six weeks wandering through the Big Bend country of Texas, and Arizona and New Mexico. In the good old days when we passed through with three children and the dog—no time, no money, and everything we owned crammed into an old Ford—we told ourselves we would return, so we did. Then in the fall we took a bus trip through Spain and Portugal—a fine way to see the countryside. So I suspect that Annie's jagged lines will lead to something this spring or summer."

Your recorder has, as of early March, returned to his home address at the head of this column from a sojourn of three months at Jekyll Island, Ga. Jekyll is one of the Sea Islands, situated on the Atlantic coast; they extend from the mouth of the Santee River in South Carolina to that of the St. Johns River in Florida. In Mel GROSVENOR's National Geographic for March 1971 there is an article by James Cerruti that has an interesting description and many good photographs of these subtropical islands. The U. S. Naval Air Station, Glynco (an acronym for Glynn County, Ga.), is on the mainland, approximately 17 miles from Jekyll and near the city of Brunswick. Commissioned in 1943, it was the base for a squadron of lighter-than-air craft assigned to ASW and convoy duty during World War II. Its two blimp hangars were made of wood in order to conserve strategic metals, and they were reputed to be the largest wooden structures of their type in the world. They were demolished in 1971. NAS Glynco now has the Naval Air Training Center, which trains officers in CIC operations and also has an air-traffic control school.

This issue of Shipmate is being delivered to its readers approximately a year before we gather in Annapolis for our SOth reunion.

Morris SMELLOW advises that the next notice regarding the reunion will be mailed out in November or December, when firm prices for the various events of this gala affair will be available. The latest count—that of late in February—indicates that 133 classmates plan to attend and 45 others may be present, most of these to be accompanied by their wives. Nineteen widows have indicated their intentions to be there; but we hope there will be more of them, because notices have not been sent to those who have lost their husbands in the last eight months.

Morris expects that, when the bell rings for the BURKE party on 17 May, there will be about 250 people at the festivities. The dates for the reunion, by the way, are 17 to 20 May 1973. Make your plans now!

REMEMBER OUR POW/MIAs Some beginning their eighth year in captivity.

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Pres: RAdm. 6. R. Harlwig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrlst, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, VA 23221 Percent Members: 45

Our San Diego group quarterly dinner on 24 February, hosted by Oftie GREGOR, bought out an attendance of 58, setting a new record. This happy gathering occurred at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, and brought together the following: the Ekstroms, Lankenaus, Tiemroths, Lillards, Hudnalls, Hardies (Bedford), Edgars, Dancys, CarroUs, Camerons, Bellerbys, Wolowskys, Bill Deutermann, Oftie Gregor, Jackie Anderson, Merritt Carr, Babe Handly, Leila Dunn, Betty Young, Dottie Short and Jan Fish. The outof-town visitors were the Chief Toppers, Joe Farrells, George Kings, George Towners, Herb Beckers, Fred Furths, Charlie Hoffmans, Logan McKees ('21), Fireroom Bunkers, Arturo Grieses, Homer Wheelers, Margaret Heine and the Charlie Beattys.

Who was absent from that dinner? Oftie reports the Bill BAILEYS were in Honolulu, Kay Lockhard in Europe, Helen Townsend at Hong Kong, Bill HICKEY recovering from flu, the same for Sam BAILEY. Others expected who missed for various reasons were the GAMETs, GOREs, Lucy Deam, Jesse Rutt, Josephine Read and the Pinky H O P KIN Ses. Most unusual was the last minute cancelling out of Willie H U R S T ; and this was the first party missed by him since the group was organized.

From Philadelphia, Joe CALLAGHAN reports: "Our lunch group has taken off this year with attendance very good. Generally seen at our meetings are Buxton, Callaghan, Fleming, Lazell, Turney, Waller, Witmer, Grant Williams, Welsford, Rode and Ilsemann. The gatherings are always most pleasant and informative."

Joe continues: "I drove into the city early one morning in bitter cold; snow on the ground, thin ice on the Schuylkill. In midstream a lone oarsman propelled his shell.

Flash thought: could it be Gus Welsford?

No, I then recalled that Gus and Marion were in Florida." Right, Joe; we had a card from the Welsfords at Fort Lauderdale, en route to the "Keys."

Tommy DYER reports that the attendance at our 23 February Washington lunch was below average, largely because of illnesses.

Present were Craig, Duvall, Petersen, Kalisch, Nesser, Richards, Keyer, Hartwig, Dyer, Wilson, Robillard, Sinclair and Granbery.

We are all saddened by the February loss of one of our best, Ed CUNNINGHAM, whose passing is recorded under the "Last Call." Highly imelligent, master of the spoken and written word, creater and expounder of humorous situations, we had the best of Cunningham in his story in the June 1971 Shipmate, "Acropolis-on-the-Severn." At the Fort Myer Chapel services for Ed we had good representation. Serving as pallbearers were Peterson, Wilson, Kelly, Craig, Kalisch, Duvall, Dyer and Rawlins. Other classmates attending were Hartwig, Robillard, Bradley, Sinclair, Keyer, Cabanillas, Bachman, Sutliff and Morgan.

How are we doing on the USNA alumni fund drive? At this writnig the campaign is just in formation, and our class agents are Kraft, Brown, Dyer, Harris, Abrahams, Callaghan, Petersen, Collins, Kalisch, Longfellow, Siegrist, Wilson, Richards, Bradley, Swart, Beakley, Rook, Keyer, Sinclair, Sutliff, Page Smith, Wilkins, Bill Davis, Howland, Ekstrom, Burroughs, Dick Johnson, SHIPMATE

Hurst, Hatcher, J. D. Hayes, Farrell and 1 owner And we all appreciate the great job Koy H A K T W I G has done in getting our group organized and going—think of all the letters hes had to write!

From the Warrington, Fl., area Dale H A R R I S reports other classmatmes there (Goldthwaite, Perkins, Day, Parker and Davis) in fine shape, with Bill DAVIS rapidly recovering from a cataract operation.

Dorothy and Dale plan to sail in July for at least a month in their favorite city, Florence; and Dale will then attend the Olympics in Munich, his fourth since retiring in 1960. Also, Dale has made a substantial contribution to our class fund!

Joe FARRELL, our west coast roving reporter, is getting around, with Alice, and we quote from his report: "Just finished the San Diego class party, hosted by Oftie Gregor; he really put on a great show, and received a 'vote of confidence.' Many out-oftowners were there: Bull and Betty Towner, Chief and Irma Topper—Chief, the big banker, still working,* but I understand he doesn't count the money! Bull and Betty pulled out from the snow and rain for a week at the desert. Fritz and Page Furth from their Ct. estate also to dodge the snows; they'll move on soon to the Bay area. The Hoffmans here from Annapolis, the Kings from Sun City, Arturo Griese, Herb Becker and their wives from L. A. area. The Wheelers and Farrells represented the Bay area group. And must give credit to LaReah and Joe Lillard for a wonderful party they put on—it was the greatest—plenty of good food and drinks and much dancing! Good dance partners in Leila Dunn, Leila Wheeler, Eve Tiemroth, LaReah Lillard, Babe Handly.

We move over to Palm Springs soon.

"Ran into Dion and Georgiana Poupeney, who were putting on the T. I. Bridge Tournament. Bertschy at his Triangle X Ranch up to his ears in snow and —25 degree temperature, and Berthold, president of his Horseman Group at Rossmoor, just couldn't make it.

Must mention for Hartwig's benefit that Tiemroth and Farrell defeated the former Naval Academy Champions, Wheeler and Edgar, in a golf match (18 holes). We left the Montgomerys and Richters in Vallejo to mind the store. Jim Dancy is thinking about hitching up the team of mules and heading north via Carmel and Monterey for the Bay area. Joe Lillard, after finishing Dr. Johnson's course, has now gone in for beauty treatments from the Navy dermatologist.

And we, well we intend to come east in July to see our grandchildren."

Hans BALDWIN has recently "stuck pretty close to home base, hibernating"; but in late February he was planning a couple of weeks in the southern sun. He also planned to attend the NAANY annual dinner in New York. From Hans we also learn of The Reminiscences of Vice Admiral Bernard L. Austin, USN (Ret.), completed by the U. S. Naval Institute. Transcript is the result of a series of taped recorded interviews conducted 1969-1971. You'll recall that Count was president of the N W C from 1960 to 1964.

Bill H A N S F I E L D , that great sailor and researcher, has completed an extensive study of USNA 1924 Juniors which we admire.

We do not have space for it here, but hope it will fit into our 1974 50-year Cruise. It's great! Bill explains: "My research was based on past Cruises; it is up-to-date with the 1971 Register and the latest Navy Times.

Beginning wtih Pete Dunn, Jr., in '47 and ending with Harold Demarest, Jr., and Richard MacDonald in '67 there have been 86 1924 Juniors graduated, and 16 that were MAY,

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exposed to the curriculum but did not graduate. All the classes from '47 to '63 were represented, plus '67." The secretary has a copy of Bill's typed four-page compilation.

A tip from John D. H A Y E S : "My 12year-old dog and I walk up to four miles a day, and that keeps him out of the vet's office and me out of the doctor's." John adds, "I still find plenty to do down here (Texas City). Am having fun teaching geography at the local junior high school and, of all things, teaching Bible to a jr. high class. Of course, there are plenty of non-paying jobs about, but I've learned to pick and choose."

And Changing Times Magazine carries this advice from our own Irv DUKE of Stratford Hall: "The answer to the litter problem is so simple that governments will never adopt it: A state just has to require that to buy a six-pack of beer or coke, you have to turn in empty cans or bottles. People would be out all night beating the ditches."

Felix H O W L A N D has made good his threat to produce his poem, mentioned here earlier. "The Tale of the Parson's Coat" is too lengthy to list here (three pages) ; but maybe you'll like the closing lines: "And so, my sweet dumpling, before I shall sleep, I shall make a reflection both worthy and deep: We could save ourselves sorrows and punch-drunken dizziness, If only we'd learn to MIND OUR OWN B U S I N E S S ! " Late February brings a report from Johnny S C H E I B E L E R that Margaret is home again, convalescing after a 29 January heart attack. The excellent care given her

by Lawrence Memorial Hospital pulled her through, and Johnny is gratified by her progress. He continues : "I am depressed by the rapid succession of losses among our battalion-mates: Tex Sanford, Houdini, and I read of Scott Nagel's death in the January Retired Officers Magazine. I especially was saddened to read that Greasey Neale passed on. He served with me our last year on active duty, and was always a joy to be with."

"After reading about all the classmates who have had cataract operations, I guess I should let you know that I joined the list," writes recuperating Herb BECKER. Of equal importance, Herb reports that wife Cecil has made marvelous progress in her health problem. Also, the Beckers have a new address: 6700 Warren Ave. (Apt. 23E), Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Herb points out that this puts them 30 miles closer to the San Diego class dinners which they love to attend. Also, Herb finds it easy to remember his new zip-code number, since the last three digits happen to be his Naval Academy laundry number!

In late February we learn of the hospitalizations of Fred BELL and Howie COLLINS for operations we understand are minor, and we trust are well overcome by this time.

Travelers? There are plenty at this writing, though we have details on few. Felix H O W LAND in February was sojourning at Hot Springs. Bob KEYER was "left alone" for a couple of weeks while Marie visited her native Texas. And, say, if you need a guide to Las Vegas, just call on Mig and Blackie B U R C H E T T . Yes, February found them back again in Las Vegas, taking it all in, and hoping for a big Keno.

We don't have details of the February Florida trip of Dot and Roy HARTWIG, except that they spent a day with the Bill BROWNs. But we have to tell of their departure, as related by Roy: "Olaf, our

Norwegian Elkhound, saw us getting out the luggage. He knew that meant the kennels for him. He disappeared two days before our departure. We alerted our neighbors; they saw and captured him four days later.

Kennels then came for him. Telephone report reached us in Florida, and we enjoyed the last week of vacation very much."

Now, NOBLE supplies our last line: "Today the women of the church start their Lenten luncheons, so I have employment again—washing dishes !"

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

A nominating committee consisting of Herb RICE, Toon BENSON and Red SLAVEN has made the following nominations for class officers for the coming 1 July 1972 to 30 June 1973 fiscal year: President—Bob CRONIN Vice President—Wally N E W T O N Secretary—Kent LOOMIS Treasurer—K. C. H U R D Member Exec. Com.—Schuyler P Y N E In accordance with our class constitution all classmates may vote in person or by mail at the election to be held on 25 June at the annual spring class party at Alumni House.

Those wishing to vote by mail are requested to have their ballots reach the Secretary not later than 7 June. Anyone wishing to nominate candidates for any office may do so provided their nominations reach the Secretary by the 7 June deadline.

The spring class party sponsored by the Washington-Annapolis group will be cocktails and heavy buffet at 1200-1430 on Sunday, 25 June, at Alumni House. All hands who will be in the area are invited to subscribe at $6.00 per person. Please make checks payable to the Class of 1925, USNA and mail to K. C. HURD, 5607 Overlea Rd., Washington, DC 20016. Reminder cards will be sent in early June to the Washington-Annapolis group. Unremarried class widows are invited to attend as guests of the class.

Frank T I M B E R L A K E writes about the visit he and Camille had in Coronado over Christmas and New Year. "We drove down for four weeks to see what it would be like to live in an apartment (we rented one in Coronado Shores, just south of the Hotel Del C ) , what retired life would be like and, third, what it would be to retire in Coronado.

It was negative to all three! (#1—We've lived in a house too long to trade it for an apartment; #2—I didn't like the retired life, with nothing to do except golf; and #3—We just couldn't stand the social life of Coronado . . . cocktail parties and dinners are o.k. for one or two a week, but not every day!)

So we are back in our house on Union St. where we have lived for the past 38 years, and I'm still working (although not so hard) for the chocolate company."

Frank also sent along a number of things from his Navy file which will be most interesting and useful to Tommy B U R R O W E S in putting his SOth Quiver together. Besides a lot of clippings about our graduation, and some Army-Navy games, he enclosed a letter from the White House expressing President Coolidge's regrets that he could not attend our Farew-ell Ball (although he did hand out our diplomas the next day).

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We had a short letter from Max BAILEY in which he said that on 20 February the Baileys had a class gathering at their Burlingame, Ca., home which was attended by the Terry Cowies, Frank Timberlakes, Charlie Butlers, Bill Agnews, Walt Mayers, Red Days, Chester Smiths, and Carroll Reynolds and at which Sam Simpson's 45th reunion slides were shown. He enclosed the picture here shown and added the comment "Much fun!" We must add too that it looks like a grand gathering of young-looking old-timers.

A merry gathering of '25ers at Max Bailey's in Burlingame, Ca.

Tommy T H O M A S reported to Bob CRONIN that he and Bette left in mid-February for a six weeks visit in Fiji, where they had served in the Peace Corps. He reports that both are in good health and moving around quite a bit. When they left Fiji at the end of 1970 they took a threemonth trip home via New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Kenya, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and home to Ohio. He's looking forward to seeing everyone at the 50th.

ports that Martha is progressing slowly but surely, with help from the excellent Physical Therapy Department in the Naval Hospital in Bremerton three times a week. Frank says that he developed a "nervous stomach" while Martha was in the hospital, but it seems to be under control now. He's almost down to graduation weight—probably due to the lack of calories contained in what used to be his nightly martinis. He closes on what he calls a bragging tone by reporting that their son Frank A. Munroe III, USN, is now on duty at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as Repair Superintendent; a Lieutenant Commander in an ED Captain billet. (Frank also enclosed a very generous check to aid in the renovation of Alumni House.)

Hap LYON reports that Jack CHAMPLIN is out of the hospital and up and around. He had a sick spell on 9 November and was put in intensive care for pneumonia, which turned out to be something else. After a month in drydock and determining the real problem. Jack got home on 9 December and is now slowly building back a loss of 24 pounds and his reserve of patience.

Mrs. C . V. (Marge) Broadly had a book published in January. The title is Be Yourself.

Your Secretary is increasingly appreciative of the assistance received from Bob CRONIN, Schuyler PYNE, and Tommy BURROWES in the preparation of this column. Bob has been wonderful in taking over when the LOOMISes are traveling, as is becoming more frequent. Tommy and Schuyler have also been very helpful in adding material. Among us, we have agreed to establish an unofficial "Editorial Board," so that in the absence of one person, another would take over. I feel that '25's coverage in Shipmate has greatly improved with the addition of fresh minds.

Several people have asked Jane and Schuyler P Y N E to give their impressions of the Yucatan trip they made in January. Obligingly Schuyler writes the following: "We thought the trip was most worthwhile from all points of view. We took a packaged deal from a travel agent who arranged for us an eight-day excursion with Merida as the focal point. From there we, after a full day and two nights in Merida, visited, by private car with guide, the ancient Mayan cities of Uxmal and Chichen Itza, spending a whole day and one night at Uxmal, and the best part of two days and two nights at Chichen. After these exciting visits, and as part of the package, we had three wonderful days and nights at the delightful island resort of Cozumal off the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula reaching that place with a short air hop from Merida.

The Bill O'BRIENs took off for Europe again the end of February, heading for Trieste and Fiume and a month's trip through the countryside. Harry and Ginny H E N DERSON returned to Virginia Beach the end of February after a month's visit to Coronado, to avoid the deep-freeze and to enjoy warm golf. Tony RORSCHACH reports that with their sun-tans they look like an early spring. He also reports that Swede LARSON is having a little trouble with his hip joint.

Whitey and Doda TAYLOR left Virginia Beach in early March for Florida and a visit with their daughter. Tony had a call at Christmas time from Count T H O M P S O N in Tulsa. He's involved in so many civic and church activities that he is holding out for a 10-day week. Count reported that Bull W R I G H T is just doing fine after a spell with the medics. Tony closes by saying that he and Margaret are trying to get the permission of their two dogs—child substitutes—for a month's absence, but so far they've been stared down.

"Merida itself is an interesting and quite clean but old (c. 1540) Spanish-American city with modern hotels and conveniences.

(Population 250,000.) It has lovely residential areas and parks, an old cathedral and churches, a vast market, interesting government buildings (some old), and Mayan ruins (Dzibilchaltun) close at hand. The latter have been somewhat restored by our National Geographic Society.

Frank MONROE writes in that he has little news for Shipmate, because since Martha's light stroke in September, they have not been very active. Any night activity is out completely, so he has not been able to get to the Seattle chapter meeting for over a year, so has not seen any of the Seattle classmates. Bruce and Betty KELLEY, he reports, are off somewhere and they haven't seen them since before Christmas. Frank re-

"The ruins of Uxmal and of the great Mayan religious and administrative center of Chichen Itza are stupendous and a fair number of stone structures have been restored or partly so by Mexican and American archeologists using funds from various sources. It is, in my opinion, breath-taking to realize that here in our own continent are the remains of a series of great civilizations rivalling those of ancient Egypt, Meso-

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potamia and the Indus Valley and dating back for hundreds of years.

"These people were magnificent architects, artists, engineers and builders in stone. Using only hard stone tools to work the softer limestone and understanding the making and employment of mortar and plaster they built vast temples, palaces, pyramids, sports arenas and dwellings covered with intricate carvings on the outside and frescoes in full color on the inside.

Jane Pyne sits on the Jaguar Throne in front of the Palace at Uxmal, Yucatan

"They developed a complex and stratified society and a more complex polytheistic religion all with agriculture as the backbone.

Corn was the staple, but other crops were cultivated. Textiles were manufactured and gold, silver and copper were worked for ornamentation. Timber was employed in some structures particularly in door lintels.

"At Chichen, which is believed to have had a population of 300,000 during one of its more flourishing eras, there are over 300 stone structures as yet counted with only a handful of the largest ones uncovered and partially restored and possibly more in vegetationcovered mounds. The stone structures housed only the religious, the administration, and rich and powerful, the plain people living in the surrounding areas in adobe and twig huts with thatched roofs and wooden frames.

Needless to say, these latter have not survived the ravishes of time although the dwellings of the modern descendants of the Mayas are believed by students to be very similar to those of their ancestors.

"The hotels at all places were first-class and our package price ($255 a person, double occupancy) included everything except meals and sightseeing in Merida, tips, our bar bills, and, of course, our air-fare to and from Merida from and to Baltimore. In other words once we got to Merida much of our way was paid in that city, and practically all in Uxmal, Chichen and Cozumel. A good deal!"

We have some very sad news to report and that is the deaths of three classmates. Lin H O W E T H passed away in Easton, Md., on 28 February; Jay LANE died in Boston on 12 February; and Fred SIMA in Palm Springs, Ca., on 21 February. Lin had a brilliant Navy career being the author of the book, A History of Electronic Communications in the U. S. Navy. Jay did not graduate, leaving us youngster year after which he attended the U. of Alabama and Harvard Law School. He practiced law for a living and was a LCol., JAGD, USA, during W W I I .

Fred served proudly and well in the Navy, and, after retriement, as Commandant of Cadets of the California Military Academy SHIPMATE

in Los Angeles. To the widows and families of all three, our very deepest sympathy. /7\ f7^ Ml 1 K / / I0 I L_D W

Pres: RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) ^ " ' * ' " ' • • " • * • • " " " ' ' "SN (Ret.) S'tlO 15th St., North Arlington, VA 22201 ^'>"- S«'y. VAdm. W. R. Smedberg H I , USN (Ret.) Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 44

The February class luncheon of the Washington group was held on the 23rd at the Fort Myers Officers' Club, with the following attending: Aitkens, Bierer, Brady, Briner, Bruton, Cavenagh, Fravel, Greenacre, Greenslade, Hill, Katz, Lovett, McKee, Morrison, Nelson, Stiegler, Strain, Sylvester, Taylor and Vangeli. The group apparently liked the Fort Myer set-up well enough to schedule the next three months there. The luncheon for May will be at noon on the 31st at Ft. Myer.

The 1971 "Yearbook" of the United States Seniors' Golf Association arrived as the CS was about to start the May column and he noted that three of the five '26ers whom he knows to be members played in the 1971 tournament at the Appawamis and Round Hill golf clubs in Rye, N. Y., and Greenwich, Ct. Charlie BUCHANAN had the fourth best net score in "our" age group, with a 143. John S Y L V E S T E R had a 149 for 12th place in the group of 102, between 65 and 70 years of age. Jack GREEN SLADE had a bad day. Bob P I R I E and SMEDBERG didn't make it because of prior golf commitments in Florida, or something! (You can tell from this news item that the CS is hard put to it for "dope" this month.)

Pete W Y C K O F F writes from Acton, Ca., that he is still active in local affairs; being the first V.P. of the Chamber of Commerce, and treasurer of the local Community Club, working hard to get their small town ready for the coming explosion in population, with a new water system, a sewage system in prospect, and more paved roads. The expected Pop-Ex is due to the projected new, huge Intercontinental Airport which will be twice as big as Dulles, four times larger than J. F. Kennedy, and three times bigger than the Los Angeles International Airport; over 11 miles long by six miles wide!

Pete had his third heart attack last 30 August, which put him in the hospital for four weeks and stuck in his house for another ten weeks. He says he looks good but doesn't have much lasting power for anything Jack and Rosemary G R E E N S L A D E left Washington on 6 March for San Francisco to embark in S.S. MARIPOSA for a world cruise. They sailed on the 9th and, after a stop in Los Angeles, stopped in such bizarre and exotic, or otherwise, places as Nuku Hiva, Papeete, Nuku'Alofa, in the Tonga Islands (well remembered by many of us from W W I I days: Ed.), Suva, Wellington, Sydney, Port Moresby, Bali, Singapore, Penang, Madras, Colombo, Port Victoria, Mombasa, Durban, Capetown, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fort de France, Curacao, Cristobal, Balboa, Acapulco, and back to Frisco on 8 June.

Second hand word from Virginia Beach indicates that Bill ROMOSER was operated on for lung trouble in February but is home and apparently doing fine. " P D " S T R O O P writes about the 26 February cocktail party and luncheon of the Southern California contingent of the class of 1926 in San Diego, as follows, and in his own words: "As indicated on the enclosed list, we had 23 classmates present and 16 wives, as well as 3 of the 26 widows—Kirby Baker, Ella MacMillan and Esther Tobelman. We had M A Y ,

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Kenny Craig on his porch at Maggie Valley, N.C.

expected to see Neil and Frances Campbell but they had to cancel at the last minute, as did Fielder and Helen Jones, and Fitz and Hal Lee. The Marines were well represented with Ed Snedeker, J. S. E. Young, Russ Jordahl and Ben Kaiser. Tom Wornham was under the weather and couldn't come but he was capably represented by Laura.

"The cocktail party and luncheon for the ladies was most graciously hosted by Mrs. J. E. Lewis, who is the mother of Virginia Perrill, and a Navy widow. The '26ers and their wives assembled at Mrs. Lewis's home on Third Avenue in San Diego for cocktails and the ladies remained for luncheon. The men then went to the San Diego Yacht Club for lunch. This pattern of a combined cocktail party and separate luncheons was established by Charlie Dunn. We have bids from about six hosts who are all standing in line to take care of subsequent parties, which will occur approximately once each quarter.

"Herm Reich has suggested that we schedule one of our get-togethers under his giiidance in the Los Angeles area, and we will probably be trying that.

"At the men's luncheon Phil Neikum gave us another rundown on the arrangements for the Retired Officers Convention in September. Charlie Home gave us a report on his present avocation which is concerned with higher education in the State of California. Charles has always been very active and interested in education and now that he is retired from his very successful career as president of. Convair-Pomona, he is devoting a great deal of time to this important project.

"We particularly want to thank Mrs. J. E. Lewis for her hospitality and it has been suggested by some of the wives that she should be included as an honorary member of the ladies group of the Class of 1926!

"Fitz and Hal Lee have asked to host the next '26 luncheon in this area, which has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, 26 May. The Lees will host the cocktails and the luncheon will be held at the Officers' Club at the Naval Air Station, North Island.

All '26ers in the area or passing through are, of course, cordially invited to attend and there will be notices out about a month in advance.

"Present were the Assersons, Callahans, Dunns, Flemings, Floyds, Fosters, Linaweavers, Lovells, Perrills, Reichs, Scrymgeours, Stroops, Sullivans, Whitings and Youngs. Stag attendees were Welford Blinn, Al Boileau, Charlie Home, Russell Jordahl, Ben Kaiser, M. F. Leslie, Phil Neikum, and Ed Snedeker. There were three widows there, Kirby Baker, Ella MacMillan and Esther Tobelman. Laura Wornham also joined us."

Jack Greenslade reports that additional contributions to the Class Fund have been received from Sperry Clark, Charlie Briner, Hank Fravel, By Bierer, Jim Morrison, Pablo Dudley, Charlie Strain and Tod Singleton.

Jimmy L E E P E R wrote upon their return from California that they nearly froze out there; that even the natives said that January was the coldest ever recorded in Southern California. That compares with one of the warmest winters Florida has experienced, to this date of 8 March, at least.

Just before the Leepers left for California, Paul and Polly (not Molly nor Marge) phoned them en route to Tampa from Crystal River. They were persuaded to stop by for a drink, then to spend the night and— finally—to "house-sit" the Leeper house while they were out west. The DUDLEYS apparently stayed long enough to be "sold" because, by the time the Leepers returned, the Dudleys had bought a lot on the water in Port Charlotte, had ordered their house built and expect to move into it this coming September.

Elva Leeper with W. R. Smedberg III and Ann Smedberg IV on the Leepers' dock in St. Petersburg, Fl.

Paul and Polly Dudley with Smeddy at Secure, Crystal River, Fl.

The Leepers saw Marsh GUERNEY when he dropped by on his way back to California from Key West, where he had apparently been for an ASW conference; also the Dan SWEENEYs who were wintering in Clearwater. The McKILLIPS have left Florida for a six-month trip to England.

While in California, the Leepers saw the STROOPs, STELTERs, ASSERSONs and LINAWEAVERs, among others, but are not sure they could stand the hectic social life these Californians live, compared to the quiet and peaceful life of Florida.

Tod SINGLETON writes from Carmel, Ca., that they had a happy reunion with Carmen and Al MUMMA at the Del Monte Lodge, where they hosted a luncheon celebrating Betty Webster's birthday. In addition to Hugh W E B S T E R , Gene ( C R A N E ) and Harold J E N K I N S were also present.

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column this month but must again point out that he doesn't make most of the news about our classmates; he only reports it. It takes some cooperation and a small amount of effort on the part of a number of us to turn out a column of interest to all of us.

Pres: RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert M. Barnes, USN (Ret.) 2800 Quebec St., 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

My thanks go to Bob QUACKENBUSH for getting out this column while the IRVINs ran around the nice warm south in January and February—first for ten days in San Juan, then a seven-day cruise around the Caribbean. It couldn't have been better.

While in San Juan, we had a mini-reunion with Elsa and Glen LEGWEN. Having reretired after 13 years with Merrill Lynch in San Juan, Glen has bought a house in Vero Beach, Fl. He is selling his home in Rio Piedras and is moving up soon. You'll note in the picture from left to right: Bill and Carolyn Irvin, Elsa and Glen Legwen, Alice and Dick Phillipps.

The Irvins, Legwens a n d Phillippses

If you are good at remembering you should be able to spot and name the midshipmen in the accompanying picture.

Mary Miller sent it to me and I believe the picture was taken at the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Saturday night following the Army-Navy game in November 1926.

I think I identify Vance HULL, center, Maurice GOUDGE next to him with Doc SNYDER just behind him, Jim LUCIER and Marshall S M I T H on the left. Bud ROSS and Hank PAIGE on the right. Does my identification check with yours? And

what others do you identify? There are at least four more midshipmen in the picture.

And I haven't even mentioned the girls 1 Pete F E R R A L L says that the '27 class lacrosse team took the championship our first class year. I didn't remember that but here they are, left to right, standing: Creed Burlingame, Pete Ferrall, Walt Winn, George Anderson, Am Zollars, Lefty Nation, and Fritz Leatherman. Seated: Cy Clendening, Roger Scott, Bob Fravel, Jack Broach, Spivis Smith, Henry Marshall, and Red Stillman—a hardy bunch.

Twenty years ago—come 11 October—'27 gathered for its 25th reunion. Here is a picture of the class present at that time. Six of those shown have passed away since the picture was taken. We hope that all the rest will be with us on 10 November this year when we meet for our 45th reunion. In order from bottom to top and from left to right: Paige, Juhan, Mitchell, Ethridge; second: Virden, Adams, Newton, Seabring, Tankard, McKinney ; third: Bottom, Wilkinson, Flynn, Robinson, Hinners, Atkeson, Ford, Heinlein; fourth: Brockman, Earnshaw, Scott, Hetter, Cassady, Brown, Sheaffer, Litty, Powell; fifth: Bowling, Klakring, Stillman, Hellauer, Clutts, Sipe, Stewart, Ferrall, Hunter, Pritchard, Wickman ; sixth: Card, Crittendon, De Kay, Van Mater, Pepper, Snyder, Leahy, Weigle, Martin, Gilday, Hamilton; seventh: Gregg, Honsinger, Mathews, Johnson, Barnes, Nilon, Sutherland, Palmer, Allen, King, Rubins.

There has been a rather heavy run at Bethesda this month—i.e., end February/ eariy March. Tom N E B L E T T had a patchup job done on his aorta and is now ready to go home, doing nicely. Herb RILEY had an abdominal job done, not as satisfactory as desired. He hopes to go home in a week or so. Thurston CLARK has just had lung surgery. He feels much better and hopes to go home in a week, well recovered.

This column is being read in far places.

A man in Central America wrote me to say he was reading a friend's copy and noticed Heinie ARMSTRONG'S name.

Since they had been shipmates a long, long time ago and had lost touch—would I be so kind as to send him Heinle's present address. He wanted to reestablish contact.

I promptly did so. H J A should be hearing from him soon. In the interim, Heinie sends us the following: "News of the Northern California Clan—1927. As per established custom, the Clan met for luncheon on Tuesday, 22 February—and to also honor George Washington. The event took place in the

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Hunt Room of the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, T. I. "The group consisted of: Howie Adams (ex-long time class secretary), Heinie Armstrong (sec.-treas.-bouncer), Rosie Boyd, Leon Barbot, Ernie Blake, Arnie Cassady, Harry Day, Count de Kay, Don Hilton, Ed Mayer, Gene McKinney (Clan pres.), Jim McKinstry, Pug Truslow, Marshall Smith and SURPRISE—in walked Tom Hamilton (nat. class pres.), all the way up from La Jolla and en route to their place at Silverado.

"The pre-luncheon KT session proved to be a very happy affair, with a heavy amount of catching up on what has gone by, whom we have seen, and general news. Howie Adams toc^ the floor to urge that we all get behind the Class One-Shot Drive for our two scholarships for the USNA. We still have much to go, from our present $24,000 to the goal of $40,000. As someone expressed it, 'This is but a small way to show our appreciation for the excellent education we received back at the Academy.'

"What with All Hands having reported aboard promptly, with adequate grog aboard, Count De Kay was called on to pipe us down to lunch at L-Hour minus 15 minutes.

We were starved, the menu was most tasty, as is always the case.

"The luncheon conversation spread over quite a field, from the Olympics (pro and con of professionalism), to travel (performed and anticipated), then on to golf (both good and bad). (Count De Kay and Ernie Blake had been enticed away from their daily golf at the Presidio.) It came to light that Count has come into some amount of honor, having been designated as the 'Official Cat-Catcher of Park Merced.' All of this is in the interest of the bird life at the Park.

"As stated previously, the arrival of Tom Hamilton was the highlight of the occasion.

Thank goodness that Emmie and Tom have held on to their place at Silverado—we may now count on seeing them more often.

Incidentally, Tom's arrival permitted us to retire 'Harvey,' to avoid the count-of 13.

"Gene McKinney started off the business session with a warm welcome. Then on to plea that we support the '27 Fund Drive for our One-Shot deal. Gardner Grout came in for warm thanks for his very liberal donation to the Fund.

"Tom Hamilton reported that George Anderson has initiated a strong plea for assistance in obtaining donations to the Alumni Association. The expenses have been heavier than usual at Assn. hdqtrs. He passed the ball to Tom, who has just organized a network of 30 agents from '27 to push the drive. Heinie has volunteered to handle the drive in Northern California.

"Heinie gave a report showing that our treasury is quite solvent, but that since we are to publish a new directory soon we might hit the funds a bit. Accordingly, All Hands kicked in a wee donation to help.

(Please check over your present directory and DO send in all corrections needed.)

"Reporting on classmates—Biscuit Wev was in Los Gatos for a spell but was unable to get together with anyone other than Howie Adams by phone. Sorry we didn't get him to a meeting while he was on this coast. We signed a 'Get Well' card to Frenchy Goyette, who is finishing a 21-day stay at Oak Knoll Hospital—a second bout with his ticker. Heinie promptly carried the card up to the hospital where he had a nice visit with Rosie and Frenchy. We hope this will be his last bout. Take care!

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"After some discussion, it was decided that we could change the format for our mid-year event. Our next meeting, with the gals, will be a Sunday Brunch—21 May 1972, in the Treasure Room of the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club. We would like very much to have a large showing of the outof-towners!!"

For additional information on the Armstrongs—Helen has now graduated—after three months—from a wheel chair to crutches. Her first remark after graduation was "My—how small the house looks." The Armstrongs are still hoping to make the T. I. sponsored cruise to England, Belgium, Holland and France in May/June. Heinie is still actively engaged in collecting yarns on the Tin Cans. Jot any you have down and send them to him.

Ernie SABOL writes me from Medina, Ohio: "Last July we spent a week with Kenneth, our younger son, at Freeport, N. Y. He has a small cabin boat for cruising and fishing in the waters north of Jones Beach and off Kennedy Airport, of all places, where we really caught a bountiful mess of flounder and blowfish. On our return trip we stopped off at Hazlet, N. J., to see Evelyn and Howard Purdy, whom we haven't seen for some time. Naturally, we talked of the days of yore and those to come. Both are fine and looking forward to the 45th reunion in November. Then to nearby Monmouth Beach, N. J., where we overnighted as guests of Elin and Howard Pearson, USMA '29, who had just retired from Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College. Elsa Sabol and Elin used to visit Annapolis. Then on to Washington to visit our children, Lois and Jack, Jr., Cdr., U S N A '54, now stationed at the Pentagon. They are living in Fairfax with their family of three, John III, Steven and Courtney. We took Steven home with us for several weeks.

"Early in October, we went to Statesville, N. C , to visit with Gay and Ed Waller; spent a week at Lake Norman but the fish were not biting. Then to Miramar, FL, to visit my sister, Paulyn, who entertained us in Miami and nearby areas. We then started crisscrossing Florida, taking in Disney World and many other areas of interest. On our way home we decided to go back via Montgomery, Al., in order to visit with our classmate. Judge James S. Coleman, Jr. This was fun but we missed Mary Ruth who was touring in Europe. Jimmy was a perfect southern gentleman; we were honored. It isn't every day that one has a breakfast prepared and served by a distinguished Judge of the Supreme Court of Alabama. Jimmy is making ready for the 45th reunion, to be there with Ruth.

"We spent the Christmas season with Lois and Jack in Washington. We had dinner at the Army-Navy Club. I had hoped to run into some of our classmates but I was disappointed."

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You should have received Don GRIFFIN's letter re the '27 Naval Academy Foundation Scholarships by this time. With a few more contributions received in February, we are just over 60 percent of our goal of $40,000. Won't you repeat your 1971 donation so that we can put this project away in proper style. And if you haven't joined in—write your check now! You couldn't give it for a better cause and in a better name.

Mary Lee and George ANDERSON, having completed their new house—Casa Anderson—on the Algarve in Portugal, are there now spending several weeks in it, shaking it down.

Don GRIFFIN has taken Marian out to the Orient to show her all the places where he cruised around. They were due back in April.

Biscuit W E V wants to get the record straight. They are now back in Norfolk and are once again comfortably established there after their sojourn in Los Gatos— until their next junket which began in April. They took off for Memphis, New Orleans and other places in the south. This was a three-week trip and they expected to be home again in May. Biscuit goes on to say: "The class news around Norfolk-Virginia Beach is rather sparse. The travelling Greggs (Doris and Otie) are finally back home and expect to stay for a while. After returning from their trip around the world, they went on a 'yachting' trip to Florida thru the Inland Waterway. They were gone for about a month.

"Bob Dixon is recovering from a heart attack he suffered on Christmas Day and is now back home doing nicely. His golf has been discontinued for a while, but he is able to take nourishment and goes out to dinner occasionally.

"Dottie and Stick Sutherland are about to take off for a two-week trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to visit with his mother and his sister. They will be gone over Easter. Gypsy and Charlie MELSON have been here for a few days visiting with their daughter-in-law."

If you haven't already done so, check up on those reservations for the 10th of November—45th reunion.

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

Our Pres., Harry SEARS, has been in correspondence recently with some 30 of our classmates in the matter of furthering the

drive to get more members in our Alumni Association. Out of the 30 solicitations he has received 15 affirmative answers, six "no thank yous," and nine no responses. One response, however, stands as a model for all.

From George H U F F : "Dear H a r r y : You can count on me to serve as a class agent . . . and in addition here is a check to start the ball rolling. I belong to eight technical and military societies, and the one which I support the most is SAVE, Society of American Value Engineers. We're in trouble too, due to 'road blocks' at all levels. The one closest to me is my Alma Mater . . . the Academy. My happiest days were there. I hope we can preserve the do or die spirit of '28. I shall do what I can to help you. Your old shipmate, George." With classmates like George, that "do or die spirit" will survive and thrive!

The grim reaper has struck again! Here is a letter from Vince TREANOR, dated 25 Feb.: "Dear Petey: Sad news to report.

Just had a call from the daughter of Mac Flanders; just called to inform me that Mac died on 2/19/72 (he was 65 on 2/17/72).

Cause—emphysema. Mac apparently felt something coming, having had a bad night.

He called a cab to take him to the hospital on morning of 2/19. When almost out the front door, Mac collapsed. A police ambulance was called—but DOA. "I might add that Mac had been calling me on this summer's Nutmeg gathering. He's done a lot of work on the project, but I don't know who he was working with.

"Two wonderful anecdotes from Harry Sears!! You might put a notice in Shipmate that we want more stories; entries will close on 1 December 1972 (not '73) ! / s / Vince."

Our deepest sympathy goes to Mac's family.

Your CS and Hattie received the following newsy letter from Alice Cockell, dated 8 Feb., and written on the back of an interesting Christmas letter: "I was in Arlington for five weeks and every once in a while I'd dial another Anderson—never got the right one. Anyway Bill (their son, Cdr. U S N ) and I were so busy getting his house ready that we didn't have much time to socialize.

Five shipments, all from different places, and buying new things. All the screws lost, etc. Anyway I want you to know I tried to reach you. Bill and I would have enjoyed the '28 Army-Navy game luncheon. On Thanksgiving we ate homemade pea soup and cheese sandwiches, altho we were invited several places. . . We bought an organ, three TVs and lovely furniture. It is a townhouse, but extra special. You must go see it!

"I have my old age chronic ailments. Art gets healthier by the minute; golf most every day. He really does a lot around the house ; of course he expects me to bring the screw driver, hammer, etc! I'm not sure I like this retirement deal!!

"The last Sunday I was there we gave a tiny house warming. Bill still called the Rec 49

room the 'disaster room' and it looked that way I If I'd known how to reach you, you would have been there too.

"Bill is still a bachelor and a most attractive one. Am sorry I didn't see you. If you can't understand why I couldn't reach you— rny eyes are real bad and I have had a hard time with the new glasses. The Washington phone books are horrible for me. Half the time I dial the wrong number.

"Come our way—we'd love having you stay with us. Alice."

Alice's Christmas letter covered her four months stay with Bill in England where he was attached to the U. K. senior staff college at Latimer, in Buckinghamshire outside London. After Art finished his last teaching before his retirement, he joined Alice and Bill in London. While there they visited Spain, Holland and France. Alice says the Follies Bergere was so lovely and actually innocent enough for children . . . especially after seeing the London shows!

Thanks, Alice; that's information to be remembered on the Alumni Association sponsored week's visit in London next May! The trip will be honorarily hosted by our football coach Rick Forzano and his lovely wife Betty.

Our Pres. asked Slim Q U I E T E R to get some dope on the much publicized movie director, Peter Bogdanovich, thinking it might be our own 'Bag's son. 'Twarn't; but Harry's reply to Slim caused an amusing exchange of notes: Harry to Slim: "Thanks for the dope on Bogdanovich. Next question . . . Why don't you use postage stamps, or has it gone out of style in the Valley? As Petey and I have to pay for these out of our pockets. . ." And Slim to Harry: "Dear Harry. Sorry about the stamps. I must have been waiting for my prize, free subscription to Shipmate, for having a good memory about Tiajuana."

Slim's note was enclosed in an envelope "obtained from a hotel in Amsterdam, Holland; was properly stamped with Uncle Sam's most colorful issue, plus nice little slogans like: Abolish first class mail! Give junk mail a chance!

In case Slim's reference to the Tiajuana bit slipped your memory, Harry published a snapshot of some of our classmates taken there during our youngster cruise. Trick was to identify the make of automobile those entrepid adventurers had rented for the trip.

The prize for the winner was the free subscription. And Slim's still waiting. How about it, Pres. ?

Things to remember : Our 45th reunion in '73. You'll be hearing from Jimmy JAMES, Chairman of the Committee, if you haven't already. And speaking of reunions, John W O O D W A R D sent me a little clipping from a Nashville newspaper, entitled Graffiti.

It said: "Attend your class reunion: get together to see who's coming apart." Johnny's comment: "Please ship any discarded parts to Woodward, 4331 Estes Rd., Nashville, T N 37215. I can use them!" I've got a better idea, John, come to the reunion and gather them in person. Lots more fun!

Your CS and other members of the class have received notes from Frank N I C H O L S ' sister Elizabeth Nichols: "The part you have played in Frank's life was a source of pleasure to him, who loved his classmates, the Navy, his fellow man and life. It would have touched him deeply to know you took part in his final rites and that you offered sincere comfort to us, his family, when he was no longer here to take care of us. We were sustained by the knowledge he was out of pain and was saying 'amen' to the inspirational Navy Service, and the fact that the 50

floral tribute from his 1928 classmates was placed on his grave."

Our Pres. received the following note from Gale Ahroon, who is a L t ( j g ) , Nurse Corps, U. S. Naval Reserve: "My mother joins me in sincerest thanks for your beautiful remembrance. His love of our Navy never left him, and in him and his memory we now carry on. May God bless every man who loves and supports our Nation—for they do not die in vain. Our thanks. Gale Ahroon."

And don't forget our next guys and gals luncheon : 12 :30 p.m. Thursday, 4 May 1972, at the Army-Navy Country Club here in Arlington, Va. You'll receive proper notice in due course. See you there!

Pres: RAdm. Gus Johansen, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakevipw Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.) 29303 Stonecrest Rd. Rollings Hills Estates, CA 90274 Percent Members: 43

Our most jovial and entertaining shipmate Red C H R I S T I E passed on in February, only a few months after the tragic death of Frances. He was buried at Rolla, Mo., where he taught for many years. For a true and typical remembrance of Red, read over his wonderful and funny letters in the last two Muster Notes.

John and Lillian ZIMMERMAN have been shifting bases so frequently since departing from their Jerusalem Close that letters can't find them. Following travels and a half year in England, they are at least temporarily in New York City at the Union Theological Seminary. John is working on material for a history of the Anglicans in the Middle East. (Little did Henry the Eighth plan on this development.) Their official address is c/o Rev. P. Chase, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10025, but until June they live at Van Dusen Hall, 527 Riverside Drive.

Your Secretary's vacation in California was too brief to accomplish the loading (free) which had been anticipated. The L.A. stop was skipped. In San Diego some delay was experienced during a trip to Tiajuana where the Mexican authorities challenged our length of hair. After jumping bail, we loaded the car with those delicious Mexican buns, intending to fly them back to Virginia, but once more got challenged about "why so many buns, you got grass in them?" Thanks to Bill DARNELL an inpromptu class lunch took place at the Admiral Kidd Club.

Besides Bill were Warner RODIMON, Nick FRANK, and Gus GRAY. Believe me they looked very fit, though each bragged about medical encounters. Most of us are awaiting that development in Europe of that new prostate control drug. Adjourned to Gray's plantation at Rancho Santa Fe, where we built a grape arbor, a greenhouse, and emptied a winepress for our keep.

Joined Art H I L L at his office for a little girl-watching. Some of them watch him.

Thence to Bob and Ginny H E I N L E I N ' s in the hills back of Santa Cruz, where we locked the fence gates around their fantastic round studio-home for three days of reminiscing and speculation. Bob has a five-foot shelf of his own first U.S. editions, surmounted by six more shelves of editions in almost every language of the world. And to think that his first fiction was a statement in response to a Class A. We phoned several classmates, all not answering. Then back to Virginia with a lot of stale buns.

The day after arrival who should come out but our northern California secretary, Saint

ANGELO, who was in town on a business convention. He came out with a delightful surprise guest, Eddie BURKE's sister, Eleanor. She is the secretary of Saint's national association of businessmen councils devoted to creating jobs for the handicapped and, recently, the ex-GI's. Saint is retiring soon, again, on doctor's orders. It could be he'll have time to plan the Army-Navy game for the San Francisco area gang. And, thanks to the memory of Eddie, Eleanor (Burke) Griffin has volunteered her skilled help in compiling next year's Muster Notes!

Bill Pryor '26 graciously sends a photo from the New London Day and reports: "I don't know how closely the class historian keeps track of Rammy's triumphs but here is a recent clipping showing him in one of his many extra-curricular activities. The secret of successful amateur theatricals in this area seems to be to find a play that Rammy fits into (and he seems to fit into many) and then to fit him into it. Rammy usually stars and people never get enough of him. On top of all this, he and Doris have just moved into a new house she designed, but he or she had better tell you about this." (Ed comment: What was the matter with the old 1720 house?)

Back to the graving loft! The launching of the C O N S T I T U T I O N 29 from the Washington Ways (and means) went smoothly enough until the hull hit the seas outside DC. Thereupon it rolled over and sank. True, 90 percent of the class gave it an ok and a vote of thanks to the Drafting Fathers, but enough solid thinking guys drew attention to its neglect of portioning out watch-standing to members outside the Washington area.

The committee obediently revised the lines and a new vote should have been registered by this printing.

Report from our one-time yeoman in Albany : "Admiral Schreiber in my electronics emporium. Showed me the '29 Muster Notes." Item: After retiring from business, Bill ALLEN has emulated Howard Hughes in seeking anonymity in the Caribbean.

Item: Your Secretary is chagrined to discover his failure to send several excellent hard-to-get reports filed last fall by Bill DARNELL. Please, Bill, don't quit. Few classmates help as much as you. Item: All you other gundeckers, do you need an assignment to send some dope for your friends to read?

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

Fred and Else BRADMAN have moved from the Los Angeles area to Rancho Bernardo near San Diego where they have built a house on a hill. Their new address is 18139 Viceroy Dr., San Diego, CA 92128.

Fred reports, "our health is good which adds immeasurably to our enjoyment of our new life." We hope that's the way it will be for a long time to come, Freddie.

The following article appeared in an early February issue of the Berkshire, Mass.

Eagle: "Hobe Sound, Fl.—Mrs. Robert P. Knight of Stockbridge, Ma. was married Feb. 1 to Capt. Alston M. Boyd, USN (Ret.). Adm. Richard Tuggle officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Boyd is the widow of Dr. Robert P. Knight, former medical director of Austen Riggs Center, Stockbridge.

Capt. Boyd was married to the late Lily Gushing, well known painter. The Boyds will live in Stockbridge and Florida."

In case you were wondering, Adm. Tuggle (USNA '19) performed the wedding ceremony as judge of Jupiter Island, Fl. Al SHIPMATE

had met Adm Tuggle some years ago, but his performance of the ceremony, according to Al, at least, was pure happenstance.

In Al's own words the courtship ran like this: "My bride had whomped up beef bourgignonne one evening about 18 months ago and I was brought along by a neighbor as an extra manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and hungry. Since then she has had trouble, at intervals of increasing frequency, keeping me away from her table. .After devouring a large, delicious upsidedown turkey last Thanksgiving, we parted to digest turkey and meditate the perils of matrimony separately. Then we met in Florida, drove over to Fire House/Police Station/ Town Hall on Jupiter Island and I inquired if there was a Justice of the Peace on the island and the police officer said 'No.' "I said, 'Is there a judge?'

"He said, 'Yes.' "I said, 'Is he authorized to commit matrimony ?'

"He grinned and said, 'I guess so.'

"I said, 'What is his name?'

"He said, 'Tuggle.'

"I said, 'Admiral Tuggle?'

"He said, 'Yes.' "I said 'Bingo,' went and called him up, made an appointment, called up some friends on the island, asked them to come act as witnesses, overwhelmed Adele with my familiarity with local dignitaries and before she recovered she was Mrs. Alston Boyd.

"On our way back to the Berkshires we stopped on the Eastern Shore to get some fatherly advice from Joe Snyder."

Twelve members of '30 attended the February luncheon meeting of the Washington Chapter of the Alumni Association. They were: Ailes, Craighill, Gentner, Horn, Hunt, Jenkins, Miller (Stan), Nelson, Simons, Wagner, Whelchel and Williams (Glen).

The speaker was Adm. Zumwalt who described the condition of the Navy today and how he viewed its future. He painted a far from rosy picture.

The winter '30 luncheon was held at Ft. Myer on 21 February. Present were : Adams (Rolla), Ailes, Craighill, Horn, Masterson, McCulIough, McGregor (Sandy), Miller (Towser), Nelson, Owen, Salmon, Sands, Simon, Snead, Stevens (Ted), Wagner (Eddie), Wakefield, Whelchel, Williams (Glen), and Wilson. A report on our 40th Yearbook reveals that Pete BRADY still has 95 of the books on hand for which he paid the printing costs amounting to $1,104.43. The members present voted to reimburse Brady for the printing costs from the class of '30 fund. This expenditure, plus an excess of expenses over receipts since 31 May 1971, drops the Class Fund to $2,882.32.

The 40th Yearbook will continue to be sold for $12 and members of the class are encouraged to buy an extra copy. The payments received will be deposited in the Class Fund.

HORN reported that only 39 members have paid dues so far for the year 1972 (1 June31 May 1973). This just barely offset the $100 donated to the Naval Academy Alumni Association for improvements in Alumni House and the annual contribution of $100 to the support of the 30th Company Wardroom in Bancroft Hall.

Simonne Daly wishes to express her appreciation to the class for the flowers which were sent to Jim's funeral.

Another classmate has gone. A newspaper clipping from Rebel L O W R A N C E tells of the death of George C H A M B E R S . George M A Y ,

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Pres: RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 Percent Members: 49.5

Joe Ruddy (left) presents a memento of Admiral Farragut to RAdm. Samuel Eliot Morison, USN (Ret.), well-known naval historian and author of the 15-volume Hislory of U.S. Naval Operations in World War II and Admiral of the Ocean Sea. The award was made at a recent meeting of the Madrid Council Navy League dinner which Joe and Mike Sanchez attended as council members representing the Alumni Assn. Adm. Morison was in Madrid for a few days before retracing by sea and air the route taken by Ferdinand Magellan 450 years ago.

died at his home of a heart attack on 1 February. He was on the Industrial Development Commission and the Air and Water Pollution in Windsor and was on the board of directors of the Hartford Symphony and the Connecticut Opera .'\ssociation. He took a large part in building NAUTILUS, , the Navy's first atomic powered submarine. Sue's address is 175 White Rock Dr., Windsor, CT 06095. The class extends deep sympathy to Sue. Patty and Bill SNEAD visited Puerto Rico in February and by all accounts had a marvelous time.

Dick H U N T writes that he has reopened his apartment in Palm Beach at the height of the season.

Jo and Dutch W I L S O N took a late winter vacation in Costa Rica. Dutch was all fired up about this unique democracy; a perfect climate, no inflation, no taxes on foreign income, 12 percent interest on invested capital, e-xcellent restaurants (dinners $3.50), the be.st coffee ever brewed, and last, and probably most important, attractive women who think mature men are still worth a second glance. Anyone interested?

Buff and Loiiise SIMONS took five days off in March to visit some classmates in the Carolinas. They spent a delightful evening in Fayetteville, N.C. with Mary Margaret and Woofty WALTER. They are in good health and working hard keeping the Dolphin Bookstore running in high gear.

They are opening a branch store in Wilmington, N.C. which will be managed by daughter Cicely and her husband. The next two days were spent with Marian and Brick BL.ACKBURN in their lovely home on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The weather was sunny and warm, the ocean calm and wonderful to behold. Beach walking and bird watching were great. For those looking for a final retirement home Hilton Head should be hard to beat. From there over to Westville, -S.C. to see Nick and Sandv H E Y W A R D at Persimmon Hill where they raise azaleas.

The evidence of their green thumbs was everywhere.

Ed BRUMBY furnished the writer of this column with an updated roster of the class in the Southern California area. Including three classmates now living in Arizona, it lists 55 members.

We have the following report from Doug MOULTON about the original of the class crest that I'm sure you will find interesting.

"Those in the class who attended the breakfast session during the 40th reunion will recall that I mentioned during the business meeting that our class crest was not among those hanging in Alumni House and I thought something should be done about it.

With that Ray Hunter, who chaired the meeting, appointed me to do something about it. I accepted the assignment with pleasure and immediately thereafter Ralph Cullinan, fortunately, said he would like to donate the original casting of the crest for the purpose.

This was the first casting submitted by Bailey, Banks and Biddle to Ralph as Chairman of the Class Crest Committee.

"This development made my task much easier but the next step was how to get the crest safely to me from Ralph's home in Brazil. We did not want to trust the mails and made preliminary arrangements thrcpugh my old cronies in U. S. Steel in Brazil to have the crest delivered to me by courier.

However, Ralph had to make a business trip to New York and brought it along personally, advising by telephone he was mailing the plaque to me in Pittsburgh.

"It arrived safe and sound so for the next step I took the plaque to our jeweler for the application of an appropriate inscription.

He added an engraved brass plate to the wooden base just below the crest which reads: CLASS O F 1931 T H I S IS T H E ORIGINAL CASTING OF T H E CLASS CREST D O N A T E D BY CAPTAIN R A L P H CULLINAN, JR. U.S. NAVY RET. CHAIRMAN CLASS CREST COMMITTEE "Edna and I plan to leave shortly for a month or so in Florida and en route south expect to deliver the plaque to Lee and Gi Ellis in Annapolis for installation by them in Alumni House with appropriate ceremony. When this is accomplished I will consider my assignment fulfilled."

Subsequently, Lee ELLIS reported at the Washington Group February luncheon that the plaque had passed by his hand to Bill Busik at Alumni House.

Pres: Capt. J. D. Lamade, USN (Ret.J Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd. Bethesda, MD 20014 Percent Members: 43.5

H E R E AND T H E R E W I T H '32 A very good crowd showed up at the Washington Chapter luncheon in March. Just to remind visitors, this class luncheon is held on the second Thursday of each month at the Officers' Club at the Naval Gun Factory (or whatever they call it now).

We were happy to greet Casey H O L T and Al S H I N N . Al has retired and just moved into a new home that he built in Oxon Hill on the Potomac River just south of Washington. Al is a Director of Pennzoil United, Inc. of Houston, Tx. Al reports running into George (Pat) ROONEY and Gilbert (Steve) S T E V E N S O N in Phoenix, Az. They both were sterling classmates who did not quite finish the course at NA. They are 51

both retired after very successful careers. Al also reports seeing Tallula W I L S O N in Clearwater, Fl. Tallula is still selling stocks, but if all reports about him are true, he is the only stock broker in the country with a ticker tape in his golf bag.

Don T H O M A S has just returned to the West Coast from a two week trip to Hawaii. He reports that Kaanapali Beach on Maui looks just like Waikiki. While in Honolulu Don ran into Bill KELLY on (where else) the first tee of the Hickham Field golf course. Bill lives near Waikiki and is on sabbatical leave from his teaching job at Ilikai School. Don and Anne's youngest daughter was married in San Diego on 22 April 1972.

A report on European operations from Rollo MAYER and Harry SOSNOSKI is reprinted in full: "Wally and Jean Coleman are finally making their trip around the world having departed Florida last October via Pan Am to Lisbon and Milan, following which they came to Locarno for a brief stay with Polly and Ski Sosnoski. Sylvia and Rollo Mayer came down for the occasion.

The Colemans have continued on to visit Greece, Africa, India and the Orient, with a stop in Honolulu (before returning home) where they will visit son Lt. (jg) Walter Don Jr. and his wife. Polly and Ski departed Switzerland on 30 December with their twin daughters for a cruise from Trieste to South Africa, India, and Pakistan, with a brief shore junket from Mombasa to 'Tree Tops', Nairobi, Johannesburg and Capetown, where they will rejoin their ship for the return home.

"Rollo Mayer advises that Section X will shift its headquarters from the Zurich area to Ticino (Brissago) since he and Sylvia are buying a penthouse condominium (in Brissago) and it will make '32 visits to Europe via Zurich and Milan easier to handle.

"During the three years the Mayers and Sosnoskis have been living here, we have been visited by R. R. (Bob) Porter and his wife Ronnie, and by Frank and Bump Nuessle (twice), by Magruder and Dottie Tuttle and by Ed and Anne Konrad.

"This is a lovely part of the world and other classmates are urged to put Locarno (on Lago Maggiore) on their future schedules."

Here follows a welcome letter from Jack C O U N I H A N : "Greetings from Morocco.

I'm enclosing a photograph of Frances and myself aboard the French cruiser L E DUQUESNE recently in Tangiers. We're both happy and well in our new home as you can see.

"From our apartment in the Straits we have a constantly changing panorama of ships coming and going. We maintain a pretty good watch on the goings of U.S. warships and saw the changing of the watch as the KENNEDY and INDEPENDENCE recently

took up their duties in the Med. "Morocco has been wonderful to us. I spent about four years here as Commander Naval Activities, Port Lyautey and made many friends throughout the country—particularly in golf and other sports. The Moroccans have gone out of their way to be helpful. One recent example was our trip down to the Sahara in the south of Morocco.

The Governor insisted on passing us to other governors and Moroccan officials there.

We enjoyed a wonderful Diffa in the old French Foreign Legion post in Goulamine as guests of the Chef du Cercle. Dancing girls, et a l ! ! !

"I keep busy with a few commercial accounts as well as studying French and Med52

and we'd be happy to see you. I didn't know in 1929 when I first saw this place that I'd be living here. It's great and nice to be among friends. People to People does work.

The Navy in Morocco proved that."

The percentage figure expressed in the heading of each class column shows how many of our class belong to the Alumni Association. '32 is the best class that ever graduated from the Naval Academy. Let's all get behind the Alumni Association and get this figure a little clo.ser to 100 percent where it belongs.

Jack a n d Frances C o u n i h a n a n d friends

iterranean history, the remains of which abound in this area. Pre-Phoenician, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman—they're all here. Frances is always busy with her projects whicn are numerous and varied.

"One of my favorite exercises is golf. I won the Senior Golf Championship last year and have been invited to play in the Moroccan International Invitational this month. I was at Skirat at the time of the Coup!!

I hit off at 1:20 and was playing the 3rd hole with my partner, the King's instructor, when the troops drove up and began shooting. At that time we were even par and all I thought of the shooting was that it was a salute to His Majesty. But I heard some bullets overhead and then a mortar hit the second green. We took cover in a slight depression and waited for it to stop, which it did in about 20 minutes. Salute over, I played my shots to the hole for a birdie 4.

It was then that I learned of the slaughter in the Palace from some huddled survivors around the 4th tee. After about an hour of waiting two soldiers came down with pointed rifles and indicated we were to march hands up to the Palace where we were forced to lie in the gravel road face down for over an hour and a half. The Diplomatic Corps was assigned the rose garden.

"When his Majesty appeared we were released only to be captured again in Rabat by the rebels. I got home in Rabat about 8 p.m., a little the worse for wear. The whole episode was like old plebe year. Those old procedures certainly did make you 'keep down, keep quiet and don't move'. It had its uses in later life.

"One of the places we enjoyed seeing down south was Agadir—completely rebuilt and beautifully laid out. I couldn't help recall the gigantic mess it was in 1960 when the earthquake hit. About 20,000 were killed out of 40,000. The Moroccans still remember the Navy was there first with medical and relief forces, set up the air head, handled the supplies, ran the tower and generally took charge.

"I hope to get back for the 40th but can't say definitely for about another month.

"Our son-in-law, Robert Maclver '69, continues to recover from his tragic automobile accident and we are more grateful for that.

Bob and Anita live at 1019 Beachview, Apt. 101, Dallas, TX 72518.

"Back to golf. I was elected to the International Senior Amateur Association and have been invited to play at Inverness this summer. We were delighted to see Ted and Ruthie Hodgkins for the International Pro Am at Dar Es Salam. He did well and I predict he'll be class champ in May. I had the honor of playing in a Moroccan Pro Am in November as a member of the first foursome. My par on # 1 was the first par on the course and they come hard. The course is a monster—6700 meters long and completely trapped.

"Others of you will be coming this way

Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan Box 90, Rt. # 1 , Arnold, MD 21012 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) 270 Providence Rd. Rt. 5, Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 47

The Washington group of the class finally got together for a class luncheon—this was a joint affair with the Washington contingent of the class of '34 and was held at the Army-Navy Town Club on 15 February.

There was a fairly good turnout, and everybody obviously enjoyed the food, drink and "lie-swapping" with our contemporaries in '34. Classmates attending were: Tad Duncan, Travis, Sublette. Dawson, Thompson, Bowen, Oren, Mayberry, King, Davis, George Miller, Mandarich, Mott, MacDonald, Blick and Blouin.

Have you ever wondered how many classmates are still on active duty? Your secretary has, so he got together with George MILLER and Hal BOWEN at the luncheon and came up with the following list: Hal Bowen—Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) ; Jack Bulkeley—President Board of Inspection and Survey; Joe Cobb—Commandant Fifth Naval District; Charlie Duncan—C-in-C Atlantic, Atlantic Fleet and SACLant; Draper Kauffman— Commandant Ninth Naval District; Bob Macpherson—Commandant Eighth Naval District; Joe Williams—Commandant Eleventh Naval District; Tom Moorer—Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and George Miller— Special Assistant to Administrator, Maritime Administration.

Speaking of Draper KAUFFMAN, he and Peggy visited Annapolis briefly in early February. We were delighted to learn that the Annapolis area is one of two that Draper and Peggy are considering as a permanent retirement spot, when that time comes.

Some classmates (much sharper than your secretary) may have wondered about the photo published on page 48 of the February issue of Shipmate. It was a group photo sent in by Bill DAVIS who indicated that it was taken at Versailles in 1934. When that issue hit the streets we had a note from Don Nelson '38 pointing out that the inscription on the building behind the group reads "Sans Souci." Thus, instead of Versailles the photo had to have been taken at the summer palace of King Frederick of Germany at Potsdam.

Don was right of course, and we are happy to publish the correction.

Jim KASTEIN, long unreported in this column, surfaced in a note requesting the addresses of some classmates in California.

He hoped to look them up during a forthcoming visit. Jim, who is the President of the National Bank of Waupun, Wi., said that there were very few classmates in the area, but did get together with Carl T I E D E MAN several times a couple of years ago.

Hopefully, Jim will drop us another note reporting on his West Coast visit.

The final item this month is Eddie F R E D ERICKS' regular report on activities in the San Diego-Coronado area. "The monthly class luncheon was held on the second FriSHIPMATE

day in February at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club. Present were: Hank Monroe, Pickles Heinz, Ed Miller, Hank Rumble, Jeb Stuart, George Price, Jack Coye and Al Felling. Items for discussions were the class reunion, and the forthcoming class party scheduled for 26 February at the Amphibious Base in Coronado. Dora-Le Rowe, who is visiting her sister in the San Diego area, is planning to attend.

"Margaret and Al Belling recently had a cocktail-buffet reception for their son, James, and daughter-in-law, Judy Lynn, to meet San Diego friends. A number of classmates and wives were in attendance.

"Eddie and Maudie Fredericks recently returned from Mexico, where they were guests of Ed and Dottie Norris at their beach home in Mazatlan.

"Pickles Heinz has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the Alumni Association. Hank Monroe and Eddie Fredericks are Directors."

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

VAdm. Robert L. T O W N S E N D was relieved as COMNAVAIRLANT by VAdm. Frederick M. Michaelis '40 Tuesday, 29 Feb. on board the U S S SARATOGA, Pier 12, U. S. Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. RAdm. Clyde J. VAN ARSDALL succeeded RAdm. Alfred R. Matter '32 on 29 Feb. as Commandant, Twelfth Naval District. The ceremony took place in front of the Headquarters building of the Western Sea Frontier. Clyde will retain his present duties as COMWESSEAFRON in addition to his new duties until 1 June, when WESSEA FRON will be disestablished.

Also noted in Sea Power "BJ" S E M M E S ' prospective retirement.

John H A R L L E E recently joined the Washington, D. C. firm of American Surveys and American Surveys International as vice president. Also noted in the Savannah News-Press he was down in the First Congressional District of Georgia stumping for Senator Muskie.

The scheduled joint '33/'34 class luncheon at the Army-Navy Town Club, Tuesday, 15 Feb. was a big success and encouraged further such lunches.

It is our sad duty to report the passing of classmates Brooke H A T C H on 19 Jan. and Ike H A M P T O N on 11 Feb. The class made contributions to the American Heart Association in memory of Brooke and Ike. Word has been received from the daughter of Creighton W H E E L E R , who was lost in the

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anxious to get in touch with her father's classmates, especially those who were close to him. She is: Mrs. K. Barry Poe, 709 Lake Boone Trail. Raleigh, NC 27500. She was only five years old when her father was lost.

A copy of the 1934 Lucky Bag was recovered from the Alumni Association and forwarded to her in February along with other bits of information available in the class files. Could any classmates help in this regard?

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Pres: Capt. Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweller, ( S O USN ( R e t . ) , 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W . H. Packard, USN (Ret.l 5600 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 42

In the March issue of Shipmate, Steve and Betty GIMBER's 12-mile move from Nashua to Amherst, N. H. was reported.

One winter's experience of driving for Steve to work and for Betty to various volunteer jobs and for both to visit their numerous close friends, all in Nashua, convinced them that this was an undesirable and unnecessary extra effort. So, in July they are moving back to Nashua. They have bought an old house with big rooms and 2.3 acres of land which will give Steve space for a vegetable garden. They will fence in the back yard for their dogs, AKC Golden Retrievers, Trina and Charles, who produced a litter of five males and four females on 20 Jan. As of midFeb., five had already been spoken for, and Steve expected no problem in finding owners for the rest of the pups. (Otherwise he'd better fence in the vegetable garden, too!)

Arky L A S T E R has a small fire insurance agency in Los Angeles which he has been running for the past seven years. This, he reports, keeps his nose to the grindstone as he has no Indians to spell him. However, in addition to their Los Angeles home, he and Jan have one in Palm Springs which they get down to on weekends a couple of times a month. They fulfilled qualifications to become grandparents for the first time on Valentine's Day when their daughter-in-law presented them with a granddaughter. Son James is an M.D. and resident at a nearby hospital.

Johnny HACK's widow, Ginny, reports in January being back at her Coronado address after spending six months in Europe and the holidays on the East Coast visiting her married daughter, Virginia Ann. A couple of other jaunting '35ers who have sent in cards during the past few months included Dottie and Bill HAZZARD from Turkey, and Jerry and Jack McCORMICK from Madrid. Both are touring for an extended period in V W campers. Hope they'll send in some news when they get back home.

French W A M P L E R sent in his class directory form reporting being employed at the Property Standards Div of the Alexandria, Va. Public Health Dept. He also filled in a gap in our class address list for Malcolm H E N L E Y : 1075 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA 30033.

Brad B E N N E T T ' s wife, Virginia, has been doing volunteer w-ork at the Smithsonian Institution conducting school tours through anthropology exhibits. She finds the work most interesting and took a course in that field last summer to improve her own understanding of the subject. The Smithsonian, incidentally, is looking for more volunteers, in case anyone in the Washington area is interested.

Bob P R I C K E T T from Pacific Palisades sent in a contribution to '35's Class Memorial Scholarship Fund and, per chance, one of the certificates which he received as a result of this donation was #1935. He thereupon commented: "It feels great to be a luminary, even by chance. I have been honored by the ordinary course of statistical events, and I welcome the auspicious omen it must portend. The important impact of this happenstance was that it triggered a feeling of humiliation and plain embarrassment over my failure to have made my full scholarship fund contribution a long time ago." He ac-

cordingly backed up his words with action and submitted the balance in full. Several classmates have commented that it doesn't appear necessary to solicit any more donations for this Fund. However, quite a few '35 Jrs. are pre-college age still and, with the cost of going to college getting almost prohibitive for many of them, we expect increased need for the Fund. Furthermore, everyone who has ever been in the class gets credit for whatever good the Fund does. S(>, everyone in the class that can afford it should want to participate. Incidentally, a couple of other classes are understood to have set up similar scholarship funds, using ours as a guide.

Bob further reports that he and Bobbie visited England, Scotland and Wales last June. "We toured by rented car and explored our genealogy. Bobbie is Scottish (MacMuUan), and I am Welsh, and we returned with a handsome escutcheon upon which is mounted our respective coats of arms. It is mounted over the headboard, securely enough to protect our heads against a shake of Richter magnitude 7.5. Another outstanding memory from our trip is a round of golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews."

Bob is working as a Right of Way Agent for the California State Div. of Highways, and, in addition, he will have completed requirements for a BA in Philosophy at Loyola Univ. about the time this is published.

He finds that "the investigations now underway with respect to the real (versus idealistic) nature of man are quite exciting." He and Bobbie are also involved in a great number of local doings, but he says, "Classmate communications take on new dimensions as the years pass by." Thanks, Bob, for your contribution to classmate communications through Shipmate.

Our four-star Bob CUSHMAN and Audrey, effective this month, change their address to: Commandant's House, Marine Barracks, 8th and Eye Sts., SE, Washington, DC 20390.

Bill JACKSON, in the March Shipmate, reported on an Oct. '71 visit to Europe.

Herewith is his report on a Feb. '72 visit to Hawaii. With Helen, he drove to Norton AFB near San Bernardino, spent the night in outstanding "Distinguished Visitors" quarters, and left the next day, space available, in a C-141 arriving at Hickam at noon.

A friend had offered them the use of an apartment in the Ilikai overlooking Waikiki which was the inducement for the trip. Bill commented that Waikiki was their greatest disappointment. "It is now a highrise jungle something like Miami Beach, whereas when we left there 31 years ago there were only the Royal, the Moana and the Halekulani.

We called Kenny and Jeanette West, and they invited us to cocktails and dinner. We responded in kind a few days later. These were very enjoyable eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;since I hadn't seen Kenny since we were shipmates in the PENNSYLVANIA in '37. He is quite active as Manager of the Advanced Management Program at U. of Hawaii and has two children yet to complete college. We also called Bunky and Helen Bakutis who invited us to their house for dinner, but we settled for lunch. The Bakutis home is very attractive and right on the beach near Makaha.

Bunky is quite retired and is an avid surfer, and Helen plays tennis; so they are both brown as beach boys. The Pinto we had rented at Hickam took us to many places to be revisited or to be seen for the first time: the Honolulu Zoo with its great collection of tropical birds, the Bishop Museum, Waioli Tea Room, Arizona Memorial, The Crouching Lion Restaurant and the Punchbowl Military Cemetery and Memorial, etc.

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The magnificent view from the Pali is still the same in that everlasting wind." After two weeks, they returned to Hickam, checked in at Space Available, turned in the Pinto, and two hours later they were on the manifest for the return to Norton. After a six hour flight and another night at Norton D.V. quarters, they drove home proclaiming "a very satisfactory trip and the price was right." Thanks, Bill, for sharing this experience with us and bringing back some pleasant memories for those who haven't been to the 50th State recently.

Pres: RAdm. J. E. Rice, USN Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St. Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 40

Here it is deadline time for the May Shipmate and once again we find we have no news from any of you guys out yonder.

Unless you want to find the '36 column among those missing in Shipmate—as it was back in '57 when we stuck our neck out and got started on this job—YOU ALL had better start sending some in. Man cannot live on bread alone, and neither can your reporter on faith and hope. So get busy!

For once we are able to report a luncheon on the day it took place and before a deadline. March 8 initiated the new program of having the wives join us four times during the year. We regret we made a booboo in the last issue and listed August as the third month—at 2 a.m. falling asleep over the typewriter, who can count?—among those scheduled for H&W luncheons; so get out your pencils, gals, and correct those calendars. You are definitely and positively expected to join us in March (past), June, September, and December. Don't let your better-half forget it; just plan to be there—and that goes for you gals from out of town too.

Today no business was transacted; just plain get-together fun as 17 gathered in the Pent House lounge and dining room at Vinson Hall to enjoy a delicious soup, salad, and dessert luncheon. It may sound like we were trying to start the gals off with a good impression by having the "weight watcher's special," but if you'd seen my Chef's salad you wouldn't believe it—it was so big, we couldn't finish it, and it's not often that this old Scotsman allows that to happen. Present were: John Alford, Blanche and Jack Baumeister, Pat and Dick Bradley, Ede and Bill Ellis, Harriett and Will Hanger, Rosa and Frank Law, Margaret and John Oseth, Jewett Phillips, Joe Rice, Jack Ryder, and Joe Woodville. A most enjoyable time, thanks to Pat Bradley and her jokes and her quip when Joe announced we needed news : "How about a recipe for the women and a snappy joke for the men?" We'll take both!

Don't forget, gals, next luncheon—June.

We'll be expecting you.

Will HANGER took a jaunt down to Fort Myers, Fl. in February to attend a golf school. Says he "ain't no Arnie Palmer, but he learned a lot about golf and had a ball."

Joe W O O D V I L L E likewise took off for the Gulf Coast for a so-called fishing trip.

No fish ; says he was really fishing around for a good real estate buy.

Pat and Dick BRADLEY had occasion to attend a pre-debut party of this modern day and time. "It really was an experience," says Pat. "We knew we were in for something when we saw the mikes and the loudspeakers go up and then heard the electronic twang of those guitars, but nothing like the cacophony that followed. We couldn't think, much 54

less talk to the folks next to us; and wouldn't you know I'd be the one caught shouting when the music stopped! What an experience I" We can sympathize, Pat. We had one of those so-called bands practicing every day across the street from us just last summer. Breaking the sound barrier meant nothing in our neighborhood.

Frank LAW sure enjoyed the "rabbit food" lunch today. The doctor has him on a strict diet, and if you could see it you wouldn't believe it. We don't think there's anything left for him to eat. Did you know that if you have a drink with one oz. of "hootch" in it, you should give up eating one slice of bread? But then, who needs bread ?

Ruth Brent's Keep It Short and Simple (KISS) Cook Book is off the presses. Look it up at your nearest book store. We think you'll like it.

Joe RICE has responded to the Commanding Officer of the USNA Prep School at Bainbridge that '36 will give its annual award as usual. Norm GILLETT will represent the class this year and make the award to the student chosen for having contributed the most to the school's morale and leadership.

Know anyone who'd like a cute little female Toy Poodle? At this writing, Ede is still trying to sell number two girl-san from Jou Jou's litter of three pups.

It was good to visit with Ginny Stark while she was east in March. Harry's still enjoying teaching, and Kathy is a big high school senior looking forward to graduation.

Reports from out in the Pacific area have it that Dave RICHARDSON will retire after 36 years active service on 1 June 1972.

We know not what Dave plans for the future, but we wish him success in whatever he chooses to do. Good luck, and we hope your decision is to return east and join us here in the Washington/Annapolis area.

On 22 April Nancy Bennett was the Sponsor at a launching at General Dynamics, Quincy, Ma. when she christened the USS FORT FISHER.

That's it for now. Maybe no news is good news, but LET'S H A V E SOME, H U H !

Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2)18 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

Received via Alumni Association is a report from International Executive Service Corps, NYC, of Bob MOUNTREY's recent two-month voluntary assignment in Rio de Janerio—to advise a naval design and engineering firm on the preparation of a report on future shipping needs for Brazil. Sounds like very good utilization of one's retirement.

Bob is a retired Vice President of Esso International and now resides at 4521 N E 22nd Rd., Fort Lauderdale 33308.

Jim CRUSE reports that Anne kept a Christmas season appointment with her surgeon. Sorry to hear of this, Anne, but it's good to hear you're now coming along nicely.

Curt KELLY writes (from Box 228, Reedville, VA 22539) : "Following retirement in 1967, I moved my family to Reedville on the northern neck of Virginia and put the last two children, Tom and Tish, in the local high school. All I did was putter around. It was delightful and I particularly enjoyed the morning coffee and mail runs to Reedville, a half mile away. The local

people are delightful and friendly and highly social, and for a year I did nothing but enjoy being with Betty all day long (except for the required three-hour morning mail run of one-half mile). The summer of '68 we spent at our place at Virginia Beach and have continued that custom annually. It serves as an inducement to get all the children and grandchildren together and, additionally, we occasionally see classmates. I've been particularly interested in Bimie Strong's home activities. That man is an accomplished carpenter, tile setter, painter, plumber and electrician, not to mention his lawn irrigation expertise.

"But the drawing-to-a-close of summer made me realize that there had to be some additional income and I applied to the local high school for a position, and was promptly hired as a general math 9th grade teacher; and that's what I've been doing since '68.

"Teaching is much more difficult and less rewarding—at least where I am—than I had anticipated and I've been trying out a 'selling' job which I enjoy. But more about that when I fully matriculate.

"Betty is well with so many interests that she is constantly busy. Children, although grown but not completely detached, take as much time, almost, as when they were young.

For the two '67-69 years, we were driving three or four weekends a semester to Farmville, Va. to visit Rob at Hampden-Sydney.

In the middle of that period Jerry started at VMI, so we started trips to Lexington. The summer of '69 Tom started at the Academy and we've been going that way also. Last fall Tish started in at UVA Charlottesville, and we've made trips there, also.

"Our oldest two, Michael and Kathy, had left us before we moved here but. we see them as often as we can. Michael is a Marine Corps Captain of Artillery, attached to the Tenth Marines at Lejeune and deployed, a week ago to the Med for six months, leaving his wife and girls at Jacksonville, N.C. Kathy married a young Montgomery, Al. lawyer and with their two children resides in Mobile. Rob, wife and son reside in Arlington where he serves as a policeman. Jerry, after graduation and commissioning in the Army, married and is stationed at Ft. Hood, Tx. So go the Kellvs.

"There are other classmates within 40 miles. Frank and Ginny Smart, Joe and Frankie Dalton, Lee and Betty Goss, but we don't see them very often, unfortunately.

Helen and Turner Caldwell '35 have settled in a beautiful spot about three miles from us and Turner commutes on the weekends.

Hugh and Peggy Robinson '38 own property in the Caldwells' area, as does Scrappy Crawford '36, but their plans of settling here are still indefinite. Between Lancaster and Northumberland counties there are many retirees with a goodly sprinkling of NA grads.

Please give our best to all." And thanks for a very fine letter. Curt. It should imbue a number of other classmates with the spirit of sending in good and comparable reports on themselves.

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Pres: Col. John A. Saxten, Jr., USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016 Percent Members: 43

S O U T H E R N SAFARI Jean and Grant H E S T O N and I headed south for some warm weather and classmate visiting. We weren't very fortunate with the weather but the warm hospitality of classmates was overwhelming. Our first stop was Whispering Pines and a short stay with Jean and Red COWARD at "Carryon." Red has SHIPMATE

resigned from his job with the college and really looks relaxed. He and Jean plan to do some traveling and already have a trip to London scheduled for early summer. Jane and George R E I N H A R T gave a dinner party for us and the chance to see the new addition George has put on their lovely home. It is always amazing to find the hidden talents so many of our classmates have acquired. Among those also living in the area, we enjoyed seeing Molly and Weaver Garnett '33, Kay and Ed Pace '37 and Barbara and Ben Burnside '41. The golfing was a bit chilling but delightful and the seafood in the area most delicious. We took a look at Marie and Bill S P E A R S ' lot, just across from the Cowards, and will encourage them to build soon.

Our next stop was Jacksonville, Fl. and a visit with Ev and Obie O'BRIEN at Ponte Vedra Beach. While their new home is being built, they have been living in a nice beach home. "The ocean looked inviting but the chilly air discouraged taking a dip.

We played golf and sidewalk supervisor for the new home. By the time you read this they should be moved in and the address is P.O. Box 245 Ponte Vedra Beach, F L 32082.

It is really lovely and they should be well rewarde(f. for their long wait and living out of suitcases. Daughter Tricia is with them and attends the local high school. Gina attends Mary Washington and Gary is at college in Washington State. Lt.(jg) John and family are in Norfolk with duty on an LST. Sara Lee and Pete Peters '40 had us over for cocktails and a look at their lovely home in Ponte Vedra.

Our schedule was a bit tight but we stopped long enough heading down the east coast to phone Mary and Mac McGIVERN at Satellite Beach. They had been recent guests of the O'Briens. Since losing her mother, Mary has had her father living with her. He likes fishing so Mac has acquired a bass fishing boat with a 40 h.p. motor and trolling motor. Their daughter lives in Fairfax, Va. with husband who is in the class of '53.

We spent a few days in Pompano Beach in order to visit with Dee and Benny MARTZ and son Brad in nearby Coral Springs. Muriel Wells flew down to coincide with our visit but mostly to see her strapping grandson. She made us appreciate the local weather by announcing she had left Washington in a snow storm. Dee and Ben have a lovely home and Ben is making it fast to the top in the Mobile Home Construction business.

After a beautiful ride up through central Florida we made our headquarters at Jean's Dad's home near Lake Wales. From there we visited Disney World and other highlights and spent a day in Sarasota. There we met Bobbie and Charlie NORRIS for lunch and a visit to their new home being built on Bird Key. It, too, is lovely and by now you should flnd them happily at home at 206 Robin Dr., Bird Key, Sarasota, FL 33577. Son Charlie is teaching in London, Steve is out of college and working in construction in Gainesville, Fl. and Dick is a freshman at Connecticut College. We rode around the area particularly to look at condominiums and saw the one that Jane and Walt SMALL have just purchased. It was spacious and elegant and sure appealed to me as a pleasant way to live.

Leaving cool and wet Florida, we stopped long enough in snowy Washington to wash our clothes and then head for New York to see young Jimmy Heston. It was bitter cold and windy but we ventured into fun city for a fine dinner and a good show. We attempted several phone calls but our lone contact was MAY,

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good ole Freeland CARDE. He reported that he had resigned his job as a professor after eight years. Marybelle is still teaching at Hempstead High School. They have sold their home in Garden City and moved into an apartment. They also have purchased a year-round vacation home out on the Sound with ample room and the welcome mat is out to all classmates. It was great to see these wonderful and happy guys and dolls.

Although each has chosen his own place to settle down, that warm and pleasant feeling of '38 togetherness prevails and I urge you all to take to the road and enjoy it as we did.

T H E W A S H I N G T O N SCENE We were honored this month by a visit from Red and Peggy MASON from State College, Pa. and from Ruth and Frank SILK from Escondido, Ca. The Masons were guests of the BA(3BYs and the Silks guests of the BLANDs. Their visits coincided with both the husbands and wives monthly luncheons and they were dually welcomed. The wives luncheon was held at Jean Bagby's lovely McLean home with Connie Jackson as co-hostess. Peggy Washington came over from the Eastern Shore to join the 35 beautiful gals who were on hand. The husbands mustered a good group at Ft. Myer with 34 on hand including Weymouth, Hansen, Heston, Bidwell, Hugh Robinson, McEntire, Don Brown, Bagby, Hank Jackson, Rindskopf, Fleps, Hartigan, Elwood, Ingham, Art Johnson, Al Church, Beshany, Trickey, Ferriter, Sonenshein, Whelan, Spears, Melvin, Mann, Mansfield, Bland, Raymer, DeCamp, Unk Alford, Long, Connie Conrad, our guests Red Mason and Frank Silk and yours truly.

Chairman Ollie BAGBY announced some results of a meeting of the class committee which I pass along. The committee concurred in Rafe SEMMES' proposal to the General Board (BOGLEY, H E S T O N , RAYMER) for a reunion in '76 with the theme 38 for '38. The committee also concurred in a 35th reunion at homecoming in '73 and Grant H E S T O N has been assigned to engineer the details. It was agreed that both reunions should encompass participation in the Friday night activities arranged at the Naval Academy, attendance at the football game followed by a dinner to be held in Washington. Don B R O W N requested guidance on life dues for 1972 and the committee decided that for those of you who had paid his $10 for 1971 the life membership dues will be $65 in 1972. So either get your 1972 dues of $10 into Don Brown or take advantage of the bargain offer of $65 for life membership. The address again is Don Brown, 6413 Lyric La., Falls Church, VA 22044.

Jack RAYMER agreed to prepare draft dates for future class events and distribute a new local class roster in May. The committee agreed to prepare a slate of seven for next year with Don Brown continuing as permanent class treasurer and with five present members who have served one year remaining for a second assuming they remain in the area. They are Bagby, Rindskopf, McEntire, Frank Jones and Hank Jackson.

Hugh ROBINSON has just about worked out all of the details for the Articles of Organization for our class fund to make it tax exempt. This is an involved procedure and takes time but pretty sure of success. The Washington Group has decided that the USNA Memorial Fund is precisely the vehicle for our gift. The specific purpose to which the Academy should put our gift need not be determined for two or three years and the project decided upon will be put to the class for a vote. If any of you wish

to comment on this decision and plan of action please drop me a line and I will get your views to the Washington Group Committee. As Ollie Bagby put it we should dissolve the class of 1938 by 1978 (the fund that is).

N E W S FROM ALL A R O U N D Congratulations are in order for Eve and Frank W H A L E N on becoming grandparents for the third time. Navy son Dick and his wife presented them with their third grandson.

The local skiers, MELVINs, CONRADs, and Hugh ROBINSONs, went to Seven Springs in Somerset, Pa. and got snowed in with 36 inches of that white stuff. This has been a crazy winter and it all seems to come at the same time.

Ila and Sonny S O N E N S H E I N have been assigned quarters and their new address is Quarters LI, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20390. Sonny is Commander Naval Ships Systems Command, better known to us ole timers as B U S H I P S .

John H A U S M A N writes from Carmichael, Ca. to report a well deserved honor recently bestowed upon John BURRILL. John has been elected President of the State Men's Club. He became comptroller of the State Department of Public Works in 1962 after placing first in a nationwide competition for the job. The clipping discloses a little known fact that he began his military career with the horse cavalry. Congratulations, John; we are proud of you. John Hausman signs his note as one of my poker playing alumni, D.C. Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Class of '57. Those were good days, John, and thanks for the dope.

Aloha to Marie and Bill S P E A R S who have just taken off for a Caribbean cruise out of Norfolk. Bring us back some spring and sunshine.

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

I am indeed sorry that I missed the Wash, luncheon on 1 March, particularly since Doc ABBOT and Casey C H I L D E R S were there from Norfolk, having flown up via helo. It so happened that I was taking advantage of a most interesting two-day visit to the Naval Disciplinary Command, Portsmouth, N. H. (more commonly known as the Naval Prison), in connection with one of my primary responsibilities as Senior Member of SecNav's Clemency and Parole Board. Charlie CHANDLER reported to me that, at the luncheon. Doc announced he was planning to retire 1 May and to settle down in his home town. Mobile, Al. Doc indicated that he would probably keep busy by working with his father, Capt. J. L. Abbot, USN (Ret.) '12, known affectionately by his classmates and countless friends as "Bunny." Many of you, I am sure, remember Capt. Abbot from our 20th reunion when he visited in Doc's USNA Qtrs. My wife, Carolyn, is also from Mobile so we can vouch for the fact that all the folks down there are extremely glad to have Doc and Marge in their midst again.

The classes of '39 and '40 in the Norfolk area, according to Casey CHILDERS, got together on 12 February for cocktails and buffet at the quarters of Roy and Puddy Anderson. Although it was cold, windy and rainy outside, such relatively minor discomforts were quickly forgotten once inside where fellowship, comradeship, and other good things flowed with abundance. Vi and Bob Quinn were visiting the Andersons 55

and added an out-of-town flavor to the party.

Bob is with H E W . Pat and Chuck NACE have decided to settle in Virginia Beach; so our small Norfolk contingent has been augmented by another grand couple. Also in attendance were: Marge and Doc Abbot, JoAnn and Charles Beers, Ellen and Ebbie Bell, Joan and Herb Cassidy, Casey Childers, Charlotte and Ed Dashiell, Betty Ann and Vince dePoix, Betsy and Bill Manning, Judy and Sandy MacGregor, Dottie and Charlie McCall, Lynnette and Mac McCarthy, Helen and Mo Moore, Gil and Nick Nicholson, Myrtle and Gordon Smith, Dee and John Sullivan, Virginia and Mark Varland, and G. G. and Betsy Williams.

The San Diego '39ers, as reported by Hap JOLLY, celebrated Valentine's Day on Sunday, 13 February, with a champagne brunch at Reuben's on the Bay. Only 27 turned up out of an anticipated 35 as the flu bug had made its inroads. Real strangers to the group were Elaine and Hank BRANTINGHAM, also Vi and Tommy T H O M A S . Over from Coronado came Eileen and Bob CLARK, Tut and Mill FARGO, Ouida and Dunny REILLY. Johnny and Rosemary W E A T H E R W A X made it in from Rancho Bernardo and those from the mainland were: Madeline and Ken BARKER, Kathy and Skeet BEMIS, Jane and Bobo BOBCZYNSKI, Fred and Betty CLARKE, Louise and Bob DEXTER, MB and Hap JOLLY, Bobby and Gene KNOX, with Art F I S C H E R the only stag as Donna was home with the flu. Reportedly, the day was beautiful, the food delicious and a grand time was the order of the day.

It is very apparent that many '39ers are still having trouble getting settled! A recent check with the USNA Alumni Assoc, has revealed the following mailing addresses different from those previously published: J. J. Bruckel, PO Box 4168, St. Thomas, VI 00801; Swede Caristen, 9010 W. Shorewood Dr., Apt. 418, Mercer Is., WA 98040; Fred Corle, 36 Bowen St., Providence, RI 02903; Whit Cushman, 13478 Mason Village Ct., St. Louis, MO 63131; Bob Deibel, 13437 Manorlac Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141; Ken Estes, 622 Lake Shore Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853; Hal Gehman, 215 Onondaga Ave., Palm Beach, FL 33480; Tex Harris, 1226 La Mirada Dr., Salinas, CA 93901; Jack Hawkins, 814 New Bridge St., Jacksonville, FL 28540; W. J. Holmes, No. Seven 7 Locks Ct., Bethesda, MD 20034; W. L. Hunt, 10725 La Terraza Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708; Jim Irvine, 25503 Jackson Rd., Marengo, IL 60152; Bill Kuntz, 1706 Oak La., McLean, VA 22101; Floyd Moan, 414 Paunee Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA l7055; Carl Pfeifer, 735 West 2nd St., Springfield, OH 45504; Frank Ralston, 31526 Flying Cloud Dr., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677; Ralph Rawson, 5501 Carriage Way Dr., Apt. 108A, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; Al Register, PO Box 82, Colts Neck, NJ 07722; John Sheneman, 7 Bay Dr., Bay Ridge, Annapolis, MD 21403; Chet (CW) Smith, Apt. 1807, Sea Monarch, 111 N. Pompano Bch. Blvd., Pompano Bch., FL 33062; Roy G. Smith, Rt. 1, Biggsville, IL 61418; Kari Van Meter, 7907 Euclid Ave., Whittier, CA 90602; Curt Vossler, 520 E. Arrellaga St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Tom Walker, Qtrs. A, NAS San Diego, CA 92135.

The Wash, area '39 wives held a most enjoyable luncheon 8 March at the Flagship Restaurant on Maine Ave. Hostesses were Janice Harris and Martha Smith. Only 16 showed, but the food and company were exceptional.

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F L I P C L I P S : Chick ADELMANN is back from Nigeria, with new address of 3017 Hayes St., San Francisco. Jig RAMAGE is our new Chief, Naval Air Reserve Training. Phil B. BROWN's stationery carries a most impressive letterheadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brown-Lucius, Inc. (F.C.X. Supplies, creosoted lumber, hardware, Poulan saws, purchasers of pulpwood and timber), Dillon, SC 29536. Johnny WEATHERWAX's street address (finally) is 12498 Grandee Rd., Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA 92128. Paul and Ronnie LOUSTAUNAU's daughter, Renee, returned last Nov. from an 18 mos. tour with the USO in Chu Lai, So. Vietnam; also, their son, Jeffrey, an Ensign in the USNA class of '71, is in West Milton, N. Y., with VAdm. Rickover's nuclear power program. Barnaby Ruhe '68 is back from Vietnam and is now teaching history at the Naval Academy.

I have been reminded that I recently misspelled the name of the Senior Senator from S. Carolina, Strom Thurmond! My apologies are hereby rendered, however I am glad to see that you S. C. boys are reading my column! Incidentally, Carolyn and I had the pleasure of hearing the Senator most capably deliver a stirring message from the Senate during the President's National Prayer Breakfast held at the Wash.

Hilton on 1 Feb. I haven't received much individual mail lately, so please send in an up-to-date SitRep. Let us hear what you are doing in 1972.

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 Pat GRAY had been scheduled as cospeaker, along with Ray SCHNEIDER, treasurer, for the February 2nd-Tuesday-ofthe-Month luncheon at Fort Myer, Arlington, Va. He had planned to discuss his work in the Justice Department as senior official concerned with the Phase II (Wage and Price Control) Program. Just before lunch we received a note from Pat saying that he had been detained "on Capitol Hill."

Now we know why. The various news media have carried the story of his Presidential appointment to the position of Deputy to the newly appointed Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst. Here's a summary from some of the news items: "For the past 14 months, L. Patrick Gray III has served as assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department's Civil Division, usually a quiet and relatively uncontroversial seat.

"During Gray's tenure, however, the Civil Division has handled what he likes to call 'great cases'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;confrontations over free speech, environmental lawsuits aimed at public works projects and challenges to transportation safety regulations.

"Last summer, President Nixon named Gray as the chief enforcement officer for the wage and price controls of his New Economic Policy, a job he took on with characteristic calm and thoroughness.

"A career Naval officer with extensive submarine experience, he became a special assistant to Vice President Nixon upon retirement from the service in 1960.

Pot G r a y , Presidential a p p o i n t e e to position of U.S. Deputy Attorney G e n e r a l

"Gray practiced law throughout the 1960's in his favorite city. New London, Ct., where he still returns for peace and quiet on every available weekend or holiday.

"He remained close to Mr. Nixon, however, and came back to Washington in 1969 as executive assistant tr Robert Finch, then Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

"After a year in that job, Gray returned to Connecticut again, only to be called back as a special consultant to the White House committee seeking to ease the way for integration of Southern school systems without violence. . . .

"While there could be a fight over Kleindienst's confirmation by the Senate, Gray's name is expected to sail through with virtually no opposition."

Betty and Jack BOWELL proudly announce the recent marriage of their youngest daughter, Catherine Gay, to Ens. John Charies Ball, USN '71, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irwin Ball of Fairview Park, II., on 19 March in the Naval Academy Chapel.

Ens. Ball presently is undergoing flight training at Pensacola. The newlyweds are residing in Pensacola.

Gay's brother, Howard Bowell, is USNA '74. Her elder sister, Clare, married since 1968, has already made Betty and Jack the grandparents of two lovely red-headed females.

Should any of you think that those of our classmates who are still on active duty "have it all together" here's an example to the contrary: Helen and Jack LONGINO are now based in the D. C. area with Jack's job as Deputy Director of DIA. Their eldest daughter, Helen, is a Professor of Philosophy at U. of California at San Diego.

Michell, recently back from work with the Peace Corps in Somalia and India, is now at Claremont Graduate Center. Youngest daughter, Virginia, is a graduate student in England. Son, Jim, is a freshman in Colorado U. Does anyone want to volunteer to pick up the annual transportation tab for the Longino family?

Art ESCH, Commandant Naval District of Washington, handsomely represented the U. S. Navy at the annual wreath-laying and celebration at the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon, just south of Washington, D. C , last February 22 (21??).

RAdm. Arthur G . Esch

S H I P M A T E

NEWS FROM H E R E AND T H E R E Starting in New England: Mary and Art "Dusty" R H O D E S , with three of their offspring through college—and one to go, are well settled in at 18 Wilson Ridge Rd., Darien, CT 06280. Dusty is with Union Carbide on Park Avenue in New York City.

From Waterford, Ct., the Reverend Blaine LIBBEY promises, ". . . I'd love to see you all some second Tuesday (2nd-Tuesday-ofthe-month luncheon, D. C ) , but when?"

Blaine, come anytime. There will always be a spare place—as honored speaker.

Russ M E R R I L L reports from Wellesley, Ma.; ". . . teaching math in high school.

Some day I shall attend one of the (2ndTuesday-of-the-month) luncheons. Maybe in April if school vacation . . . permits." Promises, promises.

Swinging South: Tom N I C H O L S O N reports that he is now happy calling cadence for the NROTC unit at Norview High School in Norfolk, Va. Both of his and Gil's children, Douglas and Nancy, are married—but the Nicholsons are "too young to be grandparents yet"!

Over in Tennessee, Rosie C A L D W E L L in Bristol promises: "We hope to make one of your luncheons (2nd-Tuesday-of-themonth) soon." And we hope you do, Rosie.

Up on Lookout Mountain, Robinette and Hersch S E L L E R S have settled in at 1113 Lula Lake Rd. on the side of the mountain.

Hersch is now a mathematics professor at U. of Tennessee.

From Aiken, S. C , Ash L I T T L E , who is busy building the Aiken Technical Education Center on U S 1 near Langley, S. C , is entitled to crow: "What a delightful third career—and what a challenge! We're really moving the concrete now and it looks like our builders will finish in less than the allotted year. Y'all come and see my new empire!" Ash, who is the Director of TEC, has a faculty of 14 instructors plus administrative and secretarial personnel. Ground breaking ceremonies were held on 30 January 1972 with Senator Strom Thurmond and Congressman W. J. Bryan-Doran among the speakers. Our thanks go to Ed MALLOY in Cheraw, S. C , for his kind remarks concerning the work being done for the memorial window in Arlington Chapel.

From sunny Florida—a note from Mary and Johnny W I L L I A M S concerning the operation of the ladies' ready-to-wear shop they own; the Village Shop, 2640 Hiawatha Ave., Sanford, Fl. They run this in addition to Johnny's Sanford Realty Company. According to J. W. "Disney has knocked Sanford into first place!" Over in Palm Bay, Fl., Betty and Jack H I N M A N report they are now seeing the last two of their five children through college. Jack is still working as president of the Hughman Corporation in Melbourne, Fl. From St. Petersburg, J. J. JACKSON, who is now a st(pck marketeer, promises "to make homecoming '72 if all goes well with the market."

In our next column we will cover the rest of the country and go overseas again with the mail that has been piling up.

WINDOW DRESSING From Treasurer Ray S C H N E I D E R : "The latest tally of our contributors to the window fund includes the following: "Russ Merrill, Wm. J. Scott, M. C. Osborne, W. A. Schoen, J. A. Holmes, J. J. Jackson, L. B. Libbey, C. W. Bundy, S. E. Wagenhalls, W. E. Bruce, D. C. Caldwell, B. J. Frana, Ed Malloy, Jr., T. A. Herrick, M A Y ,

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be a rendering of the U S N A chapel. At the bottom will be the seals of U S N A and USMA '40. The colors I have seen on preliminary transparencies are magnificent! It will be a lovely thing to see when you visit D. C. Your response to this project has been great! God bless us, one and all.

Special kudos to Fritz Freund who originated the concept and carried it through; to John Chase who kicked off the fundraising drive; and to Ray Schneider who has been collecting all the money.

Preliminary design of '40 stained glass window for Ft. Myer chapel. CVA at top to be replaced

by NA chapel sketch. Lower seal and compass rose to be replaced by USNA seal and NA '40 seal

Jr., H. H. White, E. S. Gillette, Jr., K. R. Bulfinch, D. A. Marks, E. A. Rodgers, A. W. Rhodes and J. C. Smith.

"This makes 85 heard from as of 11 February. That's pretty good and indicates strong grass roots support."

Army chaplain Joe Andrews, window campaign coordinator, is shooting for a joint Army-Navy dedication time of 2:003:00 P.M. Sunday, 25 June 1972. All of U S N A '40 and USMA '40 who are able to attend the ceremony in Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, are invited. Families, too. Last minute details, changes, etc., will be promulgated through the usual Washington, D. C, telephone set-up (i.e. "page callers"). Those of you planning to drive in from "out there" please contact Fritz F R E U N D , John CHASE, Ray S C H N E I D E R or myself early in June. There's room for 250-|-, so y'all come!

The religious theme for '40's window is the building of the Temple on Abraham's rock in Jerusalem by King Solomon, as related in the Old Testament's Third Book of Kings. At the top of the window there will

Ft. Myer chapel: arrow points to middle window to be dedicated by USNA '40 on 25 June 1972.

T H E SECRETARY'S CORNER July is less than two months away. If you are planning to take the family to Castine, Me., during Ted RODGERS' 1-15 July "open ship" please contact Ted now: RAdm. E. A. Rodgers, USMS, Superintendent, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, ME 04421; Phone (207) 326-4311, Ext. 32.

If you are near the D. C. area contact class co-ordinator Ed SLEDGE, 932 Shetland Ct., McLean, VA 22101, Phone (703) 893-9477.

Remember, for each classmate who reads Shipmate there are two who do not yet subscribe. Please P A S S T H E W O R D ALONG! *** ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! *** Chairman: Cdr. Thomas E. Blount, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Road Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 31.5

From New York where he is a vice president of Irving Trust Company, John BURW E L L sent in a clipping from the Naval Institute Proceedings which brought back memories: "The Naval Academy Class of 1941 hit the Fleet (in 1941). Ensigns still made $1,500 a year and could not marry until two years after graduation." There are still copies available of the 1941 Class Directory—30th Anniversary on which John did such a great job. If you want one, and they are certainly worth having, it can be obtained from Jim T H O M S O N who will be more than happy to send you one in exchange for a modest contribution of only $2 which will go to the class fund. Jim's address is: 1719 Maxwell Ct., McLean, VA 22101. Phone: (703) 356-3105.

The February class luncheon in Washington was attended by twenty '41ers who enjoyed a pleasant change of menu! At the luncheon, George HAGERMAN reported that he is now associated with Joe T A U S SIG in Consultants Group, Inc., in Washington.

Chairman Tom BLOUNT told us of the drive to enlist membership in the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Various classmates have agreed to serve as class agents and they will be writing to all classmates to encourage you to join. In the meantime, if you are already a member, try to talk a non-member into joining. It's the Alumni Association that publishes Shipmate which lets you keep up with the interesting goings and comings of your interesting classmates.

Burt A N D R E W S is still stationed in Washington as Deputy Director, Tactical Electromagnetic Programs and was very unhappy not to be able to make the 30th reunion. For Burt this tour in Washington has been eight years, their longest in one place. Burt writ<"s that their elder daughter, Lynne, is living in Florida and their other daughter, Ginny, is finishing her second year at Montgomery College. Son Scott, according to Burt, is a standard nine-year57

old boy. "Two dogs, miscellaneous small beasts, and a daft parrot named Harvey complete the family. The place is noisy but we're in the book and the latchstring is out."

Out of Seattle comes word from Heber BADGE that he is still working with Boeing. Heber wrote: "Jean and I are doing our darndest to grow old gracefully She is doing better than I. Our Number 2 son Sam will marry next month. That's two down and three to go. We are trying to stem the outflow of kids by having a foster Indian child in our home." Many thanks for the dope, Heber, and take good care of Seattle.

Bob ALLISON is still in Atlanta, Ga. Bob also had to miss the homecoming. His last homecoming was when he visited Wayne and Mary H O O F on Porter Road six years ago. Bob wrote: "I have four children 28 to 10, all with the same wife, a grandson, and one in the nest. Except for a couple of years on Blimp Base design I've been fortunate to live in Atlanta since I left the Navy. I am president of BrooksAllison Company, an electrical contracting and engineering firm." Now that we are back in contact with you, Bob, please keep us posted and remember that there will be another homecoming this fall plus a winning ball club.

My apologies to Jeanne Beardall for misspelling her name last month—it should have been spelled "Brekke" but it's Beardall now!

Willie E L L I O T T was married in March in Millwood, Va., to RaBon Tucker Wilson.

According to Willie, they will be living in Washington where Willie is still with Northrup. Best wishes. Tucker and Willie, from the class.

Remember to send in for your class directory which Jim Thomson will happily send you in return for $2. And if you are not now a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association then this is a wonderful time to join. Try it, you'll like it.

Pres: Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shirlinglon Sla. Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 36.5

April was social month for the Washington area. For the first time, our luncheon group was enlarged to include the present Eighth Company Officer, Lt. Mike Singleton, and four midshipman representatives of the Eighth Company. In addition, we planned to have Midshipman Roger Laning on hand to receive the plaque awarded by the class in recognition of his winning extra point over Duke at homecoming. Roger wore # 4 2 and coolly iced the game to highlight our 30th.

Additionally, the ?nnual cocktail party on 22 April at Ft. Myer was enlarged by an invitation to the 58 members of the West Point Class of '42 living in the metropolitan area. This served as a prelude to our December dinner-dance when the classes of 1939, 1940 and 1941 will be asked to join us for an evening of revelry at an all-Navy show.

Retirement is beginning to be the order of the day as our remaining "sixty" fallout. Roy ROBISON, Pappy SIMS, Ted BALIS and Phil GUTTING have changed to mufti and others are going through their final physicals and processing. Many will stay to the end of June, but then it will all be over and the class will leave its 58

historical fortunes capably in the hands of our staff of admirals.

Bob S W E E K adds an interesting note to retirement as he will retire from the AEC on 31 May and begin looking for another challenge. Bob lacks only his dissertation for a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Technology of Management, from American U. under his GI Bill. This could lead to a teaching career, but he has open options in both shipbuilding and nuclear reactor construction and operation. As Bob and Peggy feel they are warm-weather types (and not deterred by our record-setting "warm" winter in Washington this year), they will try to put it all together in a definitely warmer climate.

Roy ROBISON and Joy have opted to remain in the Washington area after a visit to the old hometown in Ohio proved that you can't turn back the clock. Charlie B I S H O P checked in with the Robisons while visiting his sister in Arlington and the Navy Department. Charlie and Alnora will take off in July with John and Fran CONNALLY for a tour of the golf courses and other points of interest in the United Kingdom. John was a submariner and retired on a physical.

Leo CULJAT reports that our members in Seattle are going strong—Abel, Armstead, Bergquist, Burton, Culjat, Robb and Tagland—and have all grown webbed feet to accommodate to Seattle rain. Leo suggests, however, that anyone thinking of moving to that area had best be advised to have employment solidly in hand in view of the deeply depressed economic conditions there.

Ed ROSENBERG has forsaken the wonders of Omaha, Ne., for the wonders of Europe and duty as C I N C U S M A N E U R .

Handy CRUSER, seeking to flesh out this column, as well as to fill a void in reporting from the Norfolk area, sent several clippings covering the exploits of son, Tim (the youngest), on the basketball court. Tim is a junior and 5'8" but an aggressive guard who had a key role in Carolton Oaks' ascendancy to victory in the Tidewater Conference tournament. Proving that height isn't everything, one photo showed Tim pinning an opponent to the floor with his foot.

Pres: Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, I I I , ( S O 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

We received the sad news of Mrs. Olga Cooke's death. She was the mother of Hos COOKE. Burial was at Arlington Cemetery.

This is probably your last chance to participate in the 30-Year Supplement. If you have biography changes, please send them in. But in any event we need $5.00 to underwrite this effort. Please send the check made out to "1943—30 Year Supplement" to Capt. Dick Zimermann, USN, 2908 45th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20016.

The Sweetheart Luncheon, which was held on 15 February, was a huge success as usual. Seventy-three people attended and everyone I talked to was having a marvelous time. Ross WARD should be thanked for his efforts as chairman of the event.

Dick ZIMERMANN heard through Frank R E H that Janice, wife of Ed MEYER, suffered severe fracture of her

lower left leg while skiing at Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State. She will be in a cast for at least six months.

After a month's layoff, the Washington area wives will have a luncheon near the end of the month; and the men will gather at the Army-Navy Country Club on the fourth Tuesday for the regular luncheon.

Jane and Les H E S E L T O N passed through town early in February en route to a two weeks trip to India.

Lanell and Det D E T W E I L E R will be leaving on 7 May for a visit to London.

This is the trip being sponsored by the Alumni Association. While on the subject of travel, we understand that Jean and George GRKOVIC visited London and Brussels in mid-April. It was a combination of business and pleasure. George has a conference in London.

Barbara Naylor has been in Washington for a few weeks awaiting Jesse's return.

Was unable to contact her prior to submission of this report, but it is understood that the NAYLORs intend to settle in the Washington area and are building a home in McLean.

Pres: Cant. 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 Percent Members: 3 0 . 5

VAdm. Bill B E H R E N S recently put on his third star when he became Deputy Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Bill picked up the tab for cocktails for all at the March luncheon.

Glenn DUMAS keeps moving up as we knew he would. Glenn is now president of American Microsystems in Saratoga, Ca. Our class made its annual contribution to the Thirteenth Company Wardroom and received a note of thanks from Peter Drobnak, the Thirteenth Company Wardroom President.

At the March luncheon RAdm. Mark H I L L was the guest speaker. Mark recently completed a two-year tour as Chief of the Navy Section, U. S. Military Group, Brazil and is now Assistant DCNO (Manpower) Mark covered the problems in Brazil and the necessity for continued U. S. support of that country.

RAdm. C. A. Hill, Jr.

Mark became a submariner after graduation and served in USS RAY in a lengthy but successful tour in the Pacific during World War II. In 1946 he began flight training.

After receiving his wings Mark had several squadron assignments before entering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1956. After receiving a Master's degree he spent two years in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

He then commanded an attack squadron, SHIPMATE

attended the Naval War College, and became CO of USS WRANGELL. Then followed an assignment in DOD before commanding USS

INDEPENDENCE.

His

assignment

to

Brazil came after selection to rear admiral in 1969.

Bill D O N N E L L Y joined the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Al., in February. Bill is on the commander's advisory staff as Chief, Naval Advisory Group. Prior to this job Bill was Assistant Director of the Office of Program Appraisal in the Secretary of Navy's office.

George TALLEY has been nominated for three stars and will become Deputy Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet in June.

George is presently assigned to OP-60 in CNO. Just as I was going to press I read that Bob LONG has also been nominated for vice admiral. Bob now heads the Fleet Maintenance and Logistic Support Directorate in the Naval Ship Systems Command. In May he will be detached and in June become Commander of the Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force.

Received a nice letter from Bill and Frances STANARD. They are happily settled in Norfolk and looking forward to some more travel like their recent aroundthe-world trip. They are also awaiting the return of their son, Richard, and his family from Italy this summer. Richard is returning to civilian life after completing his obligation to the Air Force.

On 17 December 1971 Frank BEHOUNEK had the pleasure of commissioning his daughter, Mary Kay, into the Navy Nurse Corps as an ensign. For the past one and one-half years she has been enrolled in the Navy Nurse Corps Candidate program while attending the U. of Evansville, In. She is the first of three offspring in the Navy.

Son Paul spent the better part of a year in Vietnam and was awarded two Bronze Stars. Older daughter Anne is civilian all the way.

Frank Behounek commissioned d a u g h t e r M a r y Koy into the N a v y Nurse Corps last December.

William H. KNULL, Jr. is a representative with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Washington, D. C. We are pleased to announce that Col. Norman R. K. S T A N F O R D , USMC (Ret.), of Annapolis was married to Mrs. Nancy Kreyer Shenk, also of Annapolis, recently. She is corporate secretary of the Whitmore Printing Co. Norman is a member of the faculty at Severn School. To the happy couple we send congratulations and best wishes!

MAY,

1972

Pres: Capt. John F. Gillooly, USN Sec'y, Mr. G. F. Rester 1697 Saefern Way Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. T. F. Utegaard, USN Qtrs. " A , " Naval Communication Station Washington, D. C. 20390 Percent Members: 33

Not much in the mailbag this month but neither is it empty. Frank K L E B E R broke a long silence and forwarded a newsworthy letter detailing his recent activities at the National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois. His letter follows: "Perhaps you're hard up for material for the '45 news column. In that case I'll add some possible copy for your use. Since 1970 I have been Executive Assistant, Accelerator Section, National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, II., where the world's largest and highest energy particle accelerator is being built for the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission by the Universities Research Association, my employer, and a consortium of 52 universities. I live in nearby St. Charles at 217 Division St. (St. Charles, IL 60174), and am enjoying a busy life in a challenging assignment. After many Navy and retirement years in California, I have returned to my home state where friends of 30 years ago still remain. Evelyn, the boys and I are learning to appreciate winter sports and are happy to be close to my brother and his family in nearby Wheaton.

We're about 45 miles west of Chicago and haven't seen too many '45ers. We did have a visit from Lloyd and Mary Lou Kuhnmuench from St. Louis last summer and I have seen Ron Martin once since I've been here. He's in charge of the Zero Gradient Synchrotron at nearby Argonne National Laboratory. Our accelerator is to be used for basic research by high energy physicists from all over the globe. We are about 45 minutes from O'Hare Field in Chicago and would welcome seeing any visiting '45ers.

Perhaps by that time our experimentalists will have discovered the 'quark'!"

By a roundabout way. Dr. Robert H. CURTIS has let us know that in addition to practicing medicine in San Francisco, he has also authored a book titled Triumph Over Pain, to be published by David McKay in March. According to Bob's note, the book relates the highlights of the history of anesthesia and I'm sure that the more copies classmates purchased, the higher the tax bracket that Bob would move into. So be a pal and lend a helping hand!

As of this writing, only two more monthly class luncheons are scheduled before the summer break. So if you are in town on the second Tuesday of May or June, don't forget the date with the '45 lunch bunch at the Fort Myer "O" Club. We'll all be glad to see you Looking Alive!

Pres: Capt. G. W. Ellis, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PI. Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 4821 Mt. Bigelow Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 Percent Members: 38

This is the first month in a long time that we haven't re-discovered at least one of our un-locatables. Are you doing all you can to help? For that matter, are you doing something about getting other classmates to join the Alumni Assn.? Begin, if you will, by asking every classmate you see if he belongs. The more classmates we have reading this column the easier it is for me to justify the time I spend in writing it. Well,

let's get on with it. Unlocatables: William H. Adams, Luke Jack Boggess, Clark Tinch Cameron, Millard Alfred Carlson, James John Cunat, Lonzo Robert Davis, Jr., Sylvester Michael Graff, Augustine Walker Hampton, Jr., Charles Wesley Harman, Atticus Hagood Hatsell, Jr., Dewitt Talmadge Hunter, Jr., John Arthur Jandrall, Clinton Gale McGovern, Robert Gerald Mclntyre, John Howard McKnight, John Francis McNamee III, Maurice Lloyd Medcalfe, Lester Moore, Jr., William Hamilton Northup, 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.

Portia and Bob FINLEY, after an extended furlough in the U. S., now give their address as P. O. Box 99, Davao City, Philippines. "At last we are settled in a house we can call our own after over six months of living out of suitcases. The house is rented, the furniture is rented and we have not yet received any of our shipments from the U. S., Malaysia, or Singapore, but it is our house to use and live in as we like. We will be in this house until July when we will move into permanent missionary housing for the rest of our stay in the Philippines.

"Davao City is an interesting city, somewhat reminiscent of Johore Bahru, Malaysia.

It claims to be the largest city in the world (in area only since it is a whole province).

However, the city proper is only the third or fourth largest city in the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; about 350,000 population. The business district is about the size of a rural county seat town in Ohio and not nearly so modern and clean. Mindanao is still largely undeveloped and the general atmosphere is that of our western states about the turn of the century. We are gradually getting acquainted with the missionaries and local church leaders and learning the work of the business office. Last week we visited our Baptist Hospital at Mati, about 100 miles of dusty, bumpy road around the gulf and over a mountain. Next week we hope to see more of the Baptist work by going south and west to the Rural Life Center, Southern Baptist College, and several mission points.

These are all people and places we shall be concerned with in the office work so we want to know them better. This address will be good for the duration of our stay in the Philippines and we hope you will have the occasion to use it often. We would also like to h a v you visit us if you are anywhere in this part of the world."

Jim FORREST writes from Washington, D. C, to enclose a picture of himself and Ensign Lee Williams, Nurse Corps. ". . .

Lee Williams was graduated from the Women's Officer School and was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps while Chuck, who is now skipper of the INTREPID, was deployed to the Mediterranean. Libby was also in the Mediterranean with Chuck so I had the delightful occasion of being present at Lee's graduation. As you can see. Chuck finally has another member of his family in the Navy. I have to admit that Lee is certainly a better looking Navy member than Chuck! . . . During a recent trip to the west coast, I stayed with Boyd Muncie overnight in Fallon, Nv. As you know, Boyd is now CO of the Naval Air Station, Fallon, and is really living the life of a country gentleman. He has a tremendous set of quarters along with several 59

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horses and a 100-mile view. He has really whipped the Air Station into shape and from the way he is going, he will really put NAS Fallon in the spotlight. I would highly recommend anyone coming within 500 miles of Nevada, by all means, visit Boyd. Anyone who serves fresh lake trout for breakfast every morning, together with Bloody Marys, deserves to be recognized as an extremely fine host and gentleman. I am certainly enjoying my current job as Deputy Commander of the Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service ( M T M T S ) which, as you know, is an Army command covering all aspects of land transportation. I would heartily recommend duty in MTMTS to anyone interested in the transportation field."

"Baldy" DALE srives his current address as 1405 Round Hill Rd., Fairfield, CT 06430. John C. ("Hoot") GIBSON writes from 150 New Jersey Ave., Absecon, NJ 08201, which is the business address for Gibson Hardware Co. As an indication of how far behind I can get with information due to the space limitations, received a Christmas card from Fran and Bob GAUTIER indicating that they are living in Qtrs. "G," NAB Little Creek, Norfolk, VA 23521. "Took over COMPHIBRON SIX in March, deployed to the Med April-Oct. '71. Fran joined me in Athens, Greece, in June and we were together in Boir, Italy, Naples, Italy, Palma, Livorno and Barcelona. She started home in late Sept. (two days before me). Gayle was with us from June to August. When I was at sea Fran and Gayle saw Northern Europe. In quarters for the first time in 26 years and enjoy it. Sked to go to Carib. in Feb.-Mar. '72 for Springboard, then take the Carib. Ready Group in June '72. Robbie and Tina are building a home in La Mesa and Gayle goes to San Diego U." Bill G I E S E K E writes from 160 Kenny Ct., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, where he is a Capt. SC USNR. "Still at Lockheed— though now at facility in Santa Cruz Mountains, closer to home."

Pete H A R I N G says his roommate, Earle GREENWOOD, is no longer with Texaco and he promised to furnish a current address for "Greeney" who (you guessed it) doesn't take Shipmate!

Was surprised to get a Christmas card from Don and Margery HOLBEN from 305 Jefferson Dr., MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533. "Don returned from Vietnam the first part of June—just in time to attend our number two daughter's graduation from San Diego State College. Ann received high honors at graduation and you really should have seen the proud papa! He left soon after to report to Cherry Point as SJA/2nd 60

MAW—then took leave to return to California to give the bride away at her 3 July wedding in San Diego. Quarters at CP were not readily available, so I remained in Oceanside and Don 'commuted' several times during the summer and fall until getting a house late in October. Then I packed and left Oceanside—leaving son Steve behind to complete his senior year at Oceanside High. He will join us here for Christmas, when we will take him to my parents in Virginia who haven't seen him since he was four years old! It really seems strange to be without children, all three of ours being in California."

Oh yes, Charlie FORQUER is Public Works Officer at MCAS Cherry Point and his address is 314 Jefferson Drive, in case you wondered. Talked to Charlie several times on the phone during the winter months and the extremely cold weather was really giving his utilities systems a fit!

Joe GREENE (not the Mean Joe Green you see on TV during football season but Capt. Joseph Michael Greene, USN) is still Commanding Officer of the Service Schools Command, Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD 21905. Joe and Kay live in Qtrs. "I." Was surprised recently to run across Dave H O W A R D in the 11th ND District Headquarters where I am located. Dave was recently relieved as CO of USS CALIENTE and is in limbo on the COM 11 Staff, picking up odd jobs while he decides just when he wants to retire. Dave gives their address as Box 1217, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

Jim HOUSTON writes from 305 E. 40th St. Apt. 4-Y, New York, NY 10016, where he is Director of Apparel Marketing for Allied Chemical Corp. Grant and Sally H I N C H C L I F F reported in at Christmas time from 162 West 200, South, Hurricane, UT 84737.

Frank HAAK was relieved on 3 March as CO, USS ORISKANY in San Francisco. His

next duty will be Chief of Staff and Aide to COMCARDIV Five—the attack carrier strike force in the Seventh Fleet. I had just spent a delightful evening the night before with Hank and Jackie GLINDEMAN at their NAS Alameda quarters. "Ace" and Jeanne CRAWFORD came over from next door to join in the conversation and make for an even more enjoyable evening for me. Hank is CO

of

USS

RANGER and

"Ace"

is COM

SERVRON Seven and both were most coop-erative in my quest for additional Naval Reserve active duty for training afloat billets, my real reason for being in the Bay area.

Unfortunately, other Navy business kept me from attending Frank's change of command the next day.

John Walter H A N S E N gives his current address as U. S. Army StratComEur, NSSPM, APO New York 09056—Schwetzingen, Germany. "Rocky" H A R T writes from 1826 Illinois St., Vallejo, CA 94590, where he is teaching college physics and "having a ball."

Thelma and "Doc" H A Y W A R D now own and operate Captain Hadley House Antiques at 345 Front St., Marion, MA 02738.

"I found it necessary a year ago last July to shop around for other gainful employment when the electronic industry met its denouement with the wind-down of the war.

I am now a dealer in fine antiques, have my own shop in the large carriage house behind our home and am doing my 'thing' for our over-burdened ecology by recycling anything old, for a small profit, of course. After

spending every other week for four years commuting to and from Washington, it is a joy to roll out of bed in the morning and report for work in my own backyard. Even the enforced four or five month winter vacation dictated by the seasonal nature of the business is something one can adjust to rather easily. The shop entails long hours during the summer months, but we all contribute time and effort. Thelma has an art gallery within the shop which, in addition to old paintings and prints, spotlights the best works of some 20 Cape artists. Chris is the porcelain and painting restorer and does special order macrame work. Karen operates a 19th century boutique complete with old dress dummies and a pipe rack full of period clothing. In addition to a flourishing hippie trade, she has sold in lots to several New York dealers. . . . If you come 'down east' next year, put us on your itinerary. Remember, if we are slow answering the front door, just come around to the antique shop in the rear where we guarantee everything is old—and getting older every day!"

Talked on the phone with Jack JENNINGS in January while he was in San Diego on business. He is Quality Assurance Manager for C. G. R. Medical, manufacturers of X-Ray equipment. Jack and Jean live at 9106 E. Stayman, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

Heard recently from Jim H A R R I S who gives his address as Carversville Rd., Pipersville, PA 18947.

Those of you who caught the announcement of my intended second (at least) career in the November column might be interested in knowing that Bestline Products, Inc., is growing by leaps and bounds and is now all the stronger for having at least six '46 distributors—"Daisy," Zyvoloski, Massarella, Lavelle, Macy and Shrode.

We would welcome more and would like to have at least one of us in every state. Bestline's intent is to build one of the largest retail-to-consumer corporations in the world and I personally think they'll do it within the next five to ten years. How about that ior a ground floor opportunity! Don't say I didn't tell you! |—J // // U

Pres: Capt. C C. E. Donaldson, I I I , USN Sec'y, Capt.. (C. Turner Joy, Jr., USNR 1001 Priscilh :illa Lane Alexandria,, VA V 22308 Percent Members: 36.5

The rewrite of the biographies has been completed such that by the time you read this the book will hopefully be with the printers. Thus within one or two months of this date, you should have your copy in hand. A great deal of effort by your Washington "editorial staff" led by "Jeep" and Ward CUMMINGS has finally made it all possible. To all of those who put in so many hours—well done.

George GROVE took command of DES RON 13 in January on board the ISBELL at the Naval Base, Subic Bay.

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Walt K R S T I C H reports from the "mile high country" where he has been with Goodyear. Recently he was made manager of Hose Manufacturing which includes four manufacturing plants, two in Illinois, one in Denver and one in Utah. A walking chamber of commerce he reports, "if there is some way to bring the ocean shore to Denver, it would be the ideal place to live.

Second ideal is Denver itself." Walt reports son Jeff is a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, oldest daughter Nancy is a stewardess for Continental and will be married this month.

Youngest daughter, Laurie, is a freshman at Western State College in Gunnison, Co. As for Walt, when not actively engaged in Naval Reserve activities he has engaged in such areas of endeavor as being a co-driver of a jeep in the Baja 1000 last November, or playing squash or taking it out on a golf ball. As for future projects, Walt reports that he desires to move into a home with a perimeter of lawn one foot wide all around the house.

Keith H A R T E Z L L reports excellent progress on his new Adventure Interlanding, so great that he is planning the opening of a new venture to be called Sino-American Engineering Company with offices in the Far- and Mid-East. Denver will remain headquarters of his three companies, Interlandia, Sino-American and Hartzell Engineering in a new building he is now constructing in Denver. On the home front Keith reports daughter Martha will graduate from Colorado College in June while younger daughter Meridith is in elementary school.

Hank R U P P E L now reports his home address as 167 Five Fields Rd., Madison, CT 06443. After 15 years in Westinghouse's Naval Reactors Program, Hank is back in the Civil Engineering business as Assistant to the President of C. W. Blakeslee & Sons, Inc. The company, which was acquired by WEC two years ago, specializes in construction and pre-stress concrete. Hank also reported that just before he left his native Rocky Mountains, he learned that John LOGAN had been appointed manager of the Expended Core Facility at the Naval Reactors Facility.

Dale McCORMICK is currently in Sales Management at Ball Brothers Research Corporation, an aerospace firm, in Boulder, Co. Dale reports two sons Mike and Richard are now students at Colorado State while Patty is in high school. Dale and Rose reside in Broomfield, which is just outside Denver and near a lake where his first command afloat is a very relaxing two-man kayak.

The Mayor of Naples, Ernie FRITZ, reports recently seeing Dick and Jan GARDINER in Gaeta, where Dick is on the Staff of CGF. Bob and Mike S T O N E are stationed locally at COMFAIRMED Staff where Bob is a DACOS of some type. Ernie also reports that Dick and Phoebe CAMPBELL are also on hand where Dick is on COMARAIRMED

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Understand Cal D E W retired on 1 February. If anyone has any details please forward to your secretary. John C. S M I T H was recently awarded the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious service while assigned to the Navy's Office of Strategic Offensive and Defensive Systems, Chief of Naval Operations. During that assignment M A Y ,

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wonderful visit with some old Air Force friends (who took pity on me when I was househunting in New Jersey in '56) and then to Long Beach for a visit with brother Bob and Disneyland. Up the coast highway to Alameda and a two-week stay in the Navy Lodge. Alameda was beautiful—our memories of our four years there were not dimmed. I must say though, that my old neighborhood in San Francisco (Haight Ashbury) has changed somewhat since I left in '44. We sailed in the SS MONTEREY on 3 July and converted the whole family to the seagoing life!

C a p t . John C. Smith receives the Legion of M e r i t from RAdm. C. O . Holmquist, O c e a n o g r a p h e r of the N a v y

he was instrumental in developing and presenting Navy positions on strategic systems concepts and policies. These positions were ultimately accepted by the highest levels of U. S. decision makers as elements of the U. S. negotiating position in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks." John was detached in March and is now the U. S. Oceanographic Research Exchange Officer in Australia.

The monthly Washington luncheon was held at the Port o' Georgetown Restaurant in Georgetown. Drags were on hand at this outing arranged and shepherded by Robbie BRADY. Present were: Doug and Mary Sloan, Plat Talcott, Jean Brungot, Jarl and Ardith Diffendorfer, Tiff and Emmy Tiffany, Warren and Amelia Johnson, Bob and Leigh Lee, Swoose and Betty Snead, Tom and Georgea Hudner, Ray and Anne Baker, Larry and Jean Marousek, Dick and Chris Yeatman, Bo and Betty Heininger, Elij and Jean Kirk, K. P. and Jeanne Sears, Jim and Pat Moss, Chan and Nancy Von Schrader, Dan and Virginia Bailey, Frank and Lois Korb, Duncan and Louise Packer and your secretary and his better half Shirley.

Sam and Ann LINDER report their new home address as 3704 N. Woodstock St., Arlington, VA 22207. Jack S T E V E N S reports his address as 4410 38th St., Arlington, VA 22207.

And so ends another month. Please keep me informed as to your whereabouts and any changes as they occur.

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It has been a peculiar winter, and those of you living in some of the warmer climes can be advised that we in this area haven't needed snow tires this year, and we are well into March at this writing. One such warmer clime has produced a letter this month. Dick H O F F M A N , ex-proprietor of this column, has as a result always shown a live sympathy for the needs of the class writer. Dick writes from Quarters I on Ford Island, Honolulu, where he is CO of the Oceanographic System Pacific: "As usual, I will start with the Hoffman clan. We left Montgomery in June after a most enjoyable year at the Air War College and headed west for the first time since 1956—via Annapolis where we married off daughter Janice to Ensign Pat Watts. From Annapolis, we drove on to Cincinnati for an enjoyable visit with Hetty and Rich Hawvermale. Rich is with the GE jet engine program and appears to be busy and prosperous. On to Colorado Springs and a

"Since we had some wait for quarters, we TLA'd at the Halekulani on Waikiki for a memorable month. The Halekulani is about all that is left of old Hawaii and we recommend it highly.

"I relieved on 29 July and we moved into a fine old set of quarters on Ford Island. Needless to say we are enjoying Hawaiian living. Was pleased to find a large number of classmates here. When we arrived, Tom Hayward was COM 14. I was able to attend John Bilderback's change of command on KAWISHIWI and John McConeghy has HASSAYAMPA. Don Harvey is in CINCPACFLT Intelligence. Chuck Heid is the Fleet Civil Engineer. Mike Ames is CO Barber's Point. Ken Wilson is CO of the Pearl Shipyard. Bill Lewis has DESRON 25, and Chuck Whitmore is CO, NavComSta Honolulu. I'm afraid the above is not a complete listing, but I think it demonstrates that Pearl Harbor is in good '48 hands."

Tom G A L B R A I T H reports an interesting gathering of the clan in Alexandria on the banks of the beauteous Potomac. He writes: "There were 22 guys in the A-half of the class in the 21st company. Three have died, and of the 19 remaining, 10 are now in the Washington/Annapolis area. Ellie and I thought it would be fun to get them together for drinks and dinner, so we set a date, 5 February, and started calling. A couple of them I hadn't seen since we graduated, and, of course, the same held true for the rest. As it turned out, all were free on the 5th, and as a sort of bonus, one—Dick Evans—who lives way out in the San Francisco area, just happened to be back here that weekend to see his midshipman son.

"So, we had a party which turned out to be as much fun for the host and hostess as we hope it was for our guests. In attendance were: Chuck Alexander, George and Caroline Ball, Hank and Jean Corley, Dick and Bev Evans, John and Toni Fry, Bob and Sally Hammann, Tom and Peggy Hayward, Harry and Peg Lee, Bill and Shirly McGinty, Perry and Grace Nelson, and E. and me. I only hope I didn't miss anyone.

Bernie Williams lives in the area, but he was off at sea, unfortunately."

In quite a similar vein, the Sumner MOOREs hosted a gathering of the 20th Company Buckets on the 18th of February, scooping up six of a surviving 16. In digging through an old trunk I unearthed a stack of old Logs, four Trident calendars, four Reef Points, a Drag's Handbook, a couple of hop programs, and of all things, a document dated 24 May 1945, entitled "Special Order No. 16-45," Subject: Return to Four-Year Course at the Naval Academy. This original, one of 4000 copies printed, in three short paragraphs darkened many a plebe year June Week. I clearly remember seeing it lying on my desk upon return from one of the final exams. It got shoved into the back of the Trident calendar from which it just emerged.

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Our group consisted of Bill and Betty BRENDLE, Al and Audrey CONORD, Jim and Boots CROSBY, Jack and Rhea EVERNGAM, Dudley and Sheila H O L S T E I N , Jane and Sumner M. I received a letter several months ago from the mother of Alfred W. A T K I N S Jr. (Tommy), telling of his death of cancer 2 November 1971. Unhappily, the letter got stuffed into a cubbyhole in my desk and has only just surfaced again. Tommy resigned youngster year and was married. His first wife subsequently married Phillip S M I T H E R S , who also resigned youngster year (so did a lot of others, remember?).

Ten years ago. Tommy married Margaret Kennedy, and they lived in New Orleans at 239 Opal St. He was regional manager for Ray-Chem Corporation. Tommy's father was the late Capt. Alfred W. Atkins, class of 1907. I would like to express the deepest sympathy of the class to 'Tommy's mother and widow.

Pres: Mr. John E. Benolt Sec'y, Capt. John A. Jepson, USN P.O. Box 2142 Washington, D.C. 20013 Percent Members: 29.5

Ed CARVER sent in a notification that after six months of study he is now registered with the New York Stock Exchange and is associated with Wheat, First Securities Inc. in Norfolk. As you recall, Ed retired in July of last year after serving two years with JCS. Prior to that tour, Ed was Air Officer aboard the FORRESTAL and before that, CO of VA-83. He and Mary C , along with their brood of eight (three in college), can now be found at 212 59th St., Virginia Beach.

I received a nice note from Carol Baysinger thanking the class for their comfort and support given her during the recent days before and after Reaves' death. Though I forgot to mention it in last month's column, the family requested that anyone wishing to make a remembrance in memory of Reaves, do so by contributing to the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation in his name.

Here is an announcement for some of the frustrated athletes. "A growing interest is in evidence for some sort of Poolie Football Reunion. This "Over-the-Hill-Gang" is defined as those members of the J V football team who played under Frank Foster in the late '40s; generally, the classes of '48-B through '51 are considered the plank-owners.

Since this is the initial feeler, any and all suggestions are welcome. One possibility: schedule a special area at alumni night of '72 homecoming (Friday, 29 September).

Another idea: a gathering in Washington at some other time rather than homecoming."

Poolie WOOD is the contact and his address is Capt. T. B. Wood, U S N , Staff C I N C U S N A V E U R , F P O NY 09510.

The Washington area Dark Ages party was very successful. A total of 95 people gathered together and shared a memorable evening, as evidenced by the pictures. The muster list, mostly couples, was: Agnew, Albers, Bailey, Balch, Bartholomew, Bauman, Barrow, Beckwith, Boh, Bryan, Benoit, Benson, Black, Butler, Counts, Cox, Dotson, Ekelund, Eustace, Garibaldi, Goldman, Grabowsky, Hammer, Haskell, Ince, Jenks, Jones, Kilcline, Klemm, Lide, Longino, McCreight, Miller, Murphy, Myers, Nelson, Parsons, Riegert, Ripley, Scott, Schaufelberger, Speckart, Swanson, Shapiro, Thomson, Wamsley, Wolford, Wynn, and Vosseler.

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Comings and goings are rather slim lately—must reflect the lack of money in the BuPers coffers. However, Luke C A P O N E will be leaving Communication Command Hdqtrs and assuming command of the R. K. TURNER, while Sam CHESSMAN will take over the MISSISSINEWA after he leaves Air Systems Command. Also, Bill CALLAGHAN will be leaving OPNAV to take over the helm of the Iwo JIMA. Pres: Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John Thomas Coughlin, USN 7416 Churchill Rd. McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 35.5

I am pleased to report the selection of the first Flag/General officer of the class.

Pierce H O D N E T T E was reported on the U. S. Air Force general list released in February. Congratulations, Pierce—and may we have many more.

May I quote from a note we received from Marilyn Hoffman: "Please convey to the Class of '50 my sincere thanks for the flowers and for all the assistance given me and my family." _ Marilyn and the family intend to remain at their home—8011 Gosport La., Springfield, VA 22151.

Our plea for dues was well met these past few weeks. The treasurer is in good shape but the corresponding secretary is still faced with inventing news. How about just a few words when you forward your dues; John BRICK very faithfully hands them on. Our thanks for dues to Frank Beal, Jim Lynn, Vern Stange, Ray Engle, Earl Dille, Joe Calhoun, George Bowen, Al Drew, Roy Snyder, Phil Smith, and Gene Brady.

We can correct an address based on the above dues receipts—Joe CALHOUN reported in from 774 TAS Box 398, APO, San Francisco, 96274. Sorry, I can't interpret where Joe is either.

Now to put my tongue in cheek and report a few accompanying letters. Phil SMITH notes that the Alumni Association of Philadelphia has published a directory of all graduates in the Delaware Valley area.

Phil notes that he and Jim KINGSBURG have talked on the phone but haven't gotten together. Phil concludes, "This directory not only lists one's address and class but another number of five digits called a graduation number. Would you believe me when I tell you that I am the 21,458th

graduate? How's that for useless information!" Thanks, Phil, for the note.

Roy SNYDER reported from Brunswick where he is commanding officer of the station. Sounds like a C. O. also in that he gave a fine weather report on the unpredictability of the Maine weather. Thanks, Roy. Know you are enjoying your tour!

Also received a note from Vern STANGE who indicated that he is in his second tour of duty with Samos in Los Angeles. And "per Air Force policy, don't have the foggiest notion of what might come next."

Sounds familiar, Vern! The Stange family all well and living at 5853 Finecrest Dr., Palos Verdes Renin., CA 90274.

UMC Industries announced the appointment of Will MacFARLAND as president of the Winsmith Division. The company manufactures speed reducers, gear sets and power transmission components. Congratulations, Will. How about a note?

Will MacFarland

Chuck MULL received the enclosed letter as a result of forwarding a plaque to the class-sponsored Wardroom: "On behalf of the entire 17th Company, I would like to extend my appreciation to you for your donation of the Naval Electronics System Command plaque to the 17th Company for our wardroom. It has become one of the first to be hung in our completely remodeled Wardroom.

"With the help of your class, we have been able to purchase wall to wall carpeting and have completed the paneling in the Wardroom. We have several other projects in mind for the Wardroom and I anticipate that they will be completed by the end of the academic year.

"We extend our sincere invitation to you and any members of the class of 1950 to S H I P M A T E

Presh are enjoying Naples. John is on the engagement for a goodly number of classvisit our company area anytime and espeCOMNAVSOUTH Staff, and can be reached cially during the upcoming June Week. We mates. care of F P O , New York 09524 (Box 141). would also be most honored to have any While awaiting a flight West from Dulles, members of the class of 1950 as our guests my attention was drawn to a particularly The March meeting of the First Tuesclay in the Midshipman Wardroom (Brigade Club saw the largest luncheon gathering dapper chap in a tan suit and shades; it ever in the Washington area. Some 40 classmess hall) whenever possible." As you may turned out to be C. D. (Doug) F L E T C H E R . mates gathered at the Hospitality House for recall, the class is sponsoring a wardroom.

Doug is one of the more recent arrivals in The invitation has been extended to anyone the Washington area. He is assigned to O P - an excellent buffet. In the interest of conserving space, I will not list the names of 96 and gives this home address: 10105 Joy to visit. We would like to beat the drum for Ln., Vienna, Va. We had a fine flight to San all attendees (specifically, I will omit the plaques, pictures, etc. that can be used for steady customers like myself, and I will leave Diego together, reliving the past. The next decorations. Chuck Mull was the first—there out those already cited for attending the day, I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing must be others.

Winter Ball). Here are the rest: Jack another classmate for the first time in about The Washington area gals mustered on Hamilton, John Francis, Jake Thomas, John 20 years when Jack L E D B E T T E R drew 17 February at the Seaport Inn for a lunchHeigl, John Bres, Ed Clausner, Trent the task of introducing me as a speaker at eon hosted by Marge Cassilly and Emily Shaver. Charlie Paddock, Don Moyer, Cliff the annual Reserve Law Officers Seminar in Doak. In addition to the hostesses, Velura Rigsbee, Dave Soracco, Paul Goslow, Gene San Francisco. Jack has pursued an inHighberg, Marilyn Hoffman, Violet Jarrell, Doering, Jack Bowen, Bill Daniels, Bob triguing law career since leaving the regular Betty LaSalle, Mary Coughlin, Barbara Adier, Al Maclnnis, Danny Marangiello, Navy in 1955. Last year, after 13 years on DeMers, Terri Kivlen, Marilyn Lockwood, the faculty of the U. of Texas School of Erwin Peake, Harry (jamber, Willard TruesJo Minnis, Fran Powell, Margy Shultz, Liz dell, George Govan, Bill Smedberg and Bob Business, Jack left the teaching profession Smith, Pamala Space, Joyce Sattler, Nancy Rees. for private law practice, and now writes on Terrell and Helen Wisenbaker attended. a letterhead which reads, "Baker, Watkins, There was a remarkably good '51 turnout Apparently a good time was had by all beLedbetter, Hayden & Ramsey of Austin, for the Army-Navy wrestling match at Ancause dinner was sure late that evening.

Texas." The Ledbetters (including four chilnapolis on 4 March. Many of those whose dren) welcome any '51ers in the Austin area John BRICK forwarded the following hot names already appear elsewhere in this colfor "a cup of coffee or a strong scotch and umn were there, which attests to the keen news release. "A growing interest is in soda." evidence for some sort of Poolie Football athletic interest (if not waistlines) of the Reunion. The 'Over the Hill Gjing' is declass of '51. Queued up in front of me at the The mail, which is improving greatly in fined as those members of the J V football ticket booth was the President of Giesen & quantity (same excellent quality as always), Associates, Incorporated—Herman GIESEN. team under Frank Foster in the late forties; included a very welcome letter from Jack Herman had driven up from Washington generally, the classes of '48-B through '51 KENDRICK, who expects to receive his where he was undertaking his two weeks are considered plank owners. Since this is M.A. in Latin American Studies in June annual training duty. His company, which is from u s e , then ". . . go to Mexico or Spain an initial feeler, any and all suggestions are based in Dallas, Tx., lists as their areas of to perfect his Spanish. . ." Jack reports runwelcome. One possibility: schedule a special competence "management, analysis, design ning into Albert William J O H N S O N at area at .Alumni Night of '72 Homecoming and development." If you have something to the library and Basil ORTOLIVO at the (Friday, 29 September). Another idea: a be analyzed, managed, etc., you can reach Air Force PX. Basil retired from the Air gathering in Washington at some time other Herman's company at P.O. Box 50325 in Force this past September. Jack also writes than homecoming. By copy of this note our Dallas. of visiting Bill StlRMAN in Carmel and coaching staff (Uncle Bush, Bildie, etc.)

"Boots" J O H N S O N and John J. K A N E in is being notified. John Brick ( O P 942D, There were many interesting marginal San Luis Obispo. Both Boots and J.J. are Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 20350) will notes on the Winter Ball reservation returns at the State Colleges there.

And Don O S welcome your ideas." which Bob CARIUS turned over to me, and BORN lives in Glendale, but hasn't been I'll try to sift these out in time for the next heard from in some time. How about a few issue. However, there were included two lines, Don ? letters which should be mentioned now. The Pres: Cdr. Ward W. Degroot, I I I , (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. B. I. Meader first is from F. L. (Woody) R A P P , who John TILLSON provided a fascinating in5609 South 5th St. says, "Mildred and I have embarked on a sight into the "eviction from Malta" last Arlington, VA 22204 new career so to speak, that of heading our July, but in the interest of diminishing interPercent Members: 34.5 own corporation — American Homeowners' national tension, I think I'll limit my precis Association, Franklin County, Ohio, Divito a few words on how much John and Change 1-72: Delete Flagship and substitute Hospitality House. After a lengthy and pleasant relationship with the Flagship Restaurant, we have decided for a number of reasons (none of which reflect discredit on the Flagship) to move the monthly class luncheon to the Hospitality House Motor Inn, just across the way from Crystal City where so many '51ers work. The luncheon will still be held on the first Tuesday of each month, so mark your calendars as before; only the place has changed.

As noted last month, the '51 Winter Ball was a great success, as witness the happy faces in the accompanying photos. Those attending were, in alphabetical order, Bob Adams, Bob Arn, Vic Benjovsky, Walt Boyes, John Buck, Al Burkhalter, Ed Carter, Ward DeGroot, Jay Dewing, Bo Dietrich, Lou Dittmar, Dick Eckert, Rich Fontaine, Sam Ginder, John Head, Bill Holmberg, Tom Hutchins, Don Jarvis, Sam Jones, Rosemary (Mrs. Don) Kinney, Warren Kitterman, Paul Lautermilch, "F.X." McCarthy, Robin McGlohn, Bruce Meader, Joe Metcalf, George Mueller, Al Raithel, Ashby Reardon, Jimmy Rough, Gordon Schuller, Guy Schaffer, Alex Sinclair, Bob Small, Lowell Stockdale, Bob Swart, Jack Tetrick, Paul Tomb, Paul Tuzo, Art Ward, Ralph Whistler, Tom Wynkoop, Cathy (Mrs. Gerry) Yoran, and Herb Zoehrer. Deserving of special note (out of alphabetical order) are Frank and Peggy RENTZ, who came to the ball at the bewitching hour having earlier attended the annual E.D. ball which constituted a prior '51 Winter Ball M A Y ,

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sion. It is . . . essentially the consumer's representative for effecting repairs, maintenance and improvements." Woody implies there may be openings in other parts of the country for this type of venture. His address is 4590 Helston Ct., Columbus, O H 43220.

Good luck to you !

The other letter is from Dick CHILDS, who reports he is ". . . teaching high school NJROTC here in this delightful little (8000) gem of a ranching community perched in a high (5900 ft.) valley of the Colorado Rockies." The community he describes is Montrose, Co. Dick included a small (too small to print) photo of the family mansion which he alternately refers to as "an old Victorian pile'' and his "Montrose mausoleum." It looks great, and the life sounds great. The NJROTC program is an excellent one that few of us know much about. Dick's enthusiasm speaks well for it.

Well, that's it for this month. Keep the cards and letters coming in; and don't forget, encourage your non-member classmates to join the Alumni Association. This magazine is our primary channel of communication.

Pres: Cdr. N. F. SteIn, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Zug Zastrow, USN Physical Education Dept.

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Spring is here—graduation is next month —and 20 years ago we were preparing for graduation/weddings/celebrations/leave and future duty. We can only hope and pray that the last 20 were good to you and the next 20 will be even better.

It's my sad duty to report that Kathy Collins, wife of our classmate Cdr. H. E. "Doc" COLLINS, USN ( R e t ) , passed away recently. We all send our deepest sympathy to "Doc" and children Barbara and Harold.

Their address is: 9710 Watts Branch Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.

Doane K I E C H E L recently visited with classmate "Goose" GOSLIN in Pascagoula, Ms. Gene AVALLONE also visited Pascagoula and saw "Goose" and Capt. Bill ZOBEL. Jack S H E E H A N has written several times and is kept busy as a Governor on the Federal Reserve Board. Jack is the first USNA graduate and former jet pilot on the Board—quite a "first" for '52.

Capt. Jerry ZACHARIAS wrote a nice letter concerning Jack Sheehan's swearing in by the President along with clippings.

Jerry is finishing his year at the National War College along with Bob OWENS, Bill F I S H E R (ordered to U S N A ) and Joe W I L K I N S O N . Jerry thinks he'll be in Washington for another year or so and will be at our 20th reunion in the fall, 30 Sept., at homecoming.

Doug LOCKWOOD reports that he has received about 100 favorable replies on planned attendance for the reunion. Get your reply in now! On a recent trip to Europe Doug visited with Dave S P E R L I N G in Wiesbaden, C. C. MacDONALD and Les H E W I T T in Stuttgart and with Roy DICKEY in Madrid. Roy just became a full colonel USAF. We have the first official grandfather in the class—it's George CHARBONNEAU. Anyone who reached this plateau prior to 1 March 1972 please step forward and you may take this honor away from George!

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From Tom STAFFORD at NASA Hdqtrs, "It really has been a privilege for me to represent the class of '52 in the space program and I am looking forward to getting back for the 20th reunion. It should be a great blast and a wonderful time to renew old friendships."

Heard that Red S T E I N will journey back east via Alaska.

John BRADY is being transferred from Staff, C I N C U S N A V E U R to NATTC Jacksonville. Welcome home, John.

From our friend Joe P O R T N E Y at Litton comes the Litton Avionic newsletter. Joe is the editor and receives his mail as Editor, Aero Products Division Litton Systems, Inc., 21050 Burbank Blvd., Woodland Hills, Ca. The latest newsletter contains three articles

by Joe—Graffles, Anigation and Geoidiocy— as well as a nice picture of Joe presenting 2000 solar compasses (designed by Joe) to the Los Angeles city school systems.

Joe Portney (center) presents compasses he designed to Dr. William J. Johnston, superintendent of Los Angeles schools (left), and Wyman H. Jones, Los Angeles City librarian

A nice letter from Marilyn Brown telling of Bob's new assignment as C O . of Operational Test Support Unit Two aboard the RANGE SENTINEL, formerly the U. S. Navy

transport ship SHERBURNE and now the command and control ship providing support to the Navy's Polaris and Poseidon Fleet

Ballistic Missile flight test program. Her letter follows: "Greetings from sunny, warm Florida. Thought I'd save Bob some paper work by notifying you of change of duty station and new address. Zug, the enclosed article from the P A F B paper explains in detail Bob's assignment. 'Tis quite a challenge. Fortunately all of the L. M. Brown clan is well—our oldest, Debbie, is a freshman student at Radford College for Women in Radford, Va. Major is Speech Pathology and Audioiogy. Goal is to work with the deaf. Makes one feel older to have first leave the nest. Kevin—16 years old, a sophomore at the Cocoa Beach H S . A carbon copy of his dad and equally as nice. Brian— 14. and an active 8th grader at Roosevelt Jr. HS. Enjoys all sports. Pamela Kay—almost 11, a 5th grader—and raising us the way she wants. Hope she'll be satisfied when through with job. Bought property here with intent to build—then changed minds. Keeping property. And have rented a lovely home on Canal with pool and enjoy heavenly sunsets across the water. Just moved in a week ago and still struggling with boxes, etc. Will join Bob in Nassau next weekend. Doesn't that sound difficult to take?" The Browns' new address: Cdr. and Mrs. Robert M. Brown, 18 Azalea Dr., Cocoa Beach, F L 32931.

Had a nice letter from Hork D I M O N : "Guess you've heard that Tom Stafford and Jim Brickel were on the latest Air Force Brigadier General list.

"Larry Skantze figured prominently in the Air Force Magazine article enclosed. (Published by Air Force Ass'n.—comparable to Navy League.)

"Was delighted to see you mention the VIVA bracelets in a recent Shipmate column. We've worn them for some while and think they're a great idea. I wear Wendy Rivers' and Sjana wears Jack O'Grady's.

The kids each wear one, too."

The Air Force Magazine Hork sent along featured an article on SRAM, The Last Word in Defense Suppression. SRAM stands for Short Range Attack Missile. The SRAM program director is Col. Larry SKANTZE. From the article: SHIPMATE

SRAM's System Program Director, Col. Lawrence A. Skantze, told Air Force Magazine that the missile is capable of either defense suppression or primary target kill, stressing that SRAM can perform either rnission equally well. In the defense suppression role, S R A M can knock out enemy radars and surface-to-air missile sites to enable the carrier vehicle to penetrate to its primary target, which it can then attack either with its remaining SRAMs or with gravity bombs."

I had a fine visit with Capt. Paul GILCHRIST in my office the other day. Paul has returned to Washington, is in OPNAV as OP-OOKl, the Priorities and Analysis Group.

Cdr. John E S H M A N has received the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service as Naval Attache at the American Embassy in London. He is now assigned to the Strategic Systems Project Office in Washington and the Eshmans reside in Annapolis. Their son may be in the next plebe class.

LCol. O. H. "Bob" TALLMAN, while CO. of the 361st Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron at Phy Cat A.B., Vietnam last June, was a member of the newly activated chapter of the unique "Gooney Bird" Assn. He qualified as one of the first 11 airmen to comprise the locally dubbed "Nest I" chapter, which was committed to perpetuate the traditions credited to the Gooney Bird, the venerable C-47 Skytrain aircraft.

Flown for the first time in '35, the Gooney Bird operated in its heyday as a troop carrier and the workhorse of W W I I , saw service in combat during the Korean conflict, and is now flown in 25 configurations, including the Vietnam combat-proved gunship. Bob holds an M.S. degree from the U. of Michigan, and a Ph.D. from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

From Gator E N D E R L E : "Am looking forward to the reunion and to seeing the area around Annapolis. You may recall I led a somewhat non-regulation life outside the gates and thus have many memories there. I did pass through Annapolis twice since graduating, once around 1956 and once two or three years ago, but hardly had time to fill up the gas tank, let alone look around.

"At your convenience, let me know what it takes to join the NAAA and anv help you can extend on two good tickets for the football game will naturally be appreciated !"

Class of '52 annual dinner dance—Saturday, 13 May 1972, 7:00 pm-midnight. Cost $8.50 per person, dinner 8 :00 pm. Fort McNair Officers' Club, dress: formal (preferred but not necessary). Send check to Cdr. V. J. ARGIRO, 2302 Kingsway Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20022. Annual class elections to be held (15 minutes of class business).

Cdr. Robert COSTIGAN, USN (Ret.), is now an account executive with Dean Witter & Co., Inc., in San Diego. The Costigans make their home in ("hula Vista, Ca. Bob's quote—"Happiness is a telephone that rings."

Thanks to Vince Argiro and his committee for their work on the 4 March Dark Ages party. The party was held at Ft. McNair and was enjoyed by all. Those attending were: Vince and Joan Argiro, Gene and Nancy Avallone, Cy and Alice Blanton, Bob Compton and Kathleen Mullen, Ron and Vera Campbell, Larry and Phyllis Chambers, Leigh and Jane Ebbert, John and Mary Eshman, Barry and Zoe Falgoust, Bill and Lucille Fisher, Jean and Dutch Fitts, Ron and Jan Hattin, Hal and Dene Hester, Chuck and Flora Home, Demp and Mary-Hn Jackson, also Mrs. Jackson—Demp's mother, MAY,

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Hank and Edna Jameson, Doane and Lois Kiechel, Ned and Claire King, Ted and Paula Lutz, Lou and Helen McMillan, Tom and Jackie Meeks, Jack and Magdalen O'Donnell, Dick Pohli, Bill and Sally Rowden, Jerry and Janet Rapkin. Chuck Reichmuth, Pete and Barbara Roane, Jim and Peggy Sagerholm, Tom and Sally Thamm, George and Pat Vahsen, Lee and June Welsh, Biscuit and Petey Wev, Joe and Jane Wilkinson, Jack and Margot Wilson, Zug and Junette Zastrow, Swede and Jeanne Hedberg. and Gordy and Aud Enquist.

Cdr. Al L O P O S E R is being transferred from C O . USS JOHN ADAMS to the Indus-

trial College of the Armed Forces.

Fred K R A F T in OSD is helping two young high school sophomores in his neighborhood to find their way to USNA. Keep up the good work, Fred.

Right now it appears that the class o{ 1951 and 1953 may have father/son days this summer. Anyone wishing to have their son tag along might contact me and I'll ask for you. Seeing they are sponsoring it, I believe it would only be right that such a request be for a son that might enter in the summer of 1973. And I have talked to some of our classmates and we all feel that '52 should sponsor another father/son day in the summer of '73.

Ron CAMPBELL reports that 1972 class dues are pouring in.

G. S. "Whitey" P L A T T reports that he is currently undergoing training and studies to become a senior advisor in S. Vietnam, where he goes in June '72. He will be located at Bien They. Since 1967 "Whitey" has been CO.

BUGARA and

on C I N C P A C F L T staff.

It

was nice to hear about Whitey. The Platts reside in Kailua and would like to see anyone passing through.

Coach Ray Swartz, Navy's wrestling coach when we were midshipmen, passed away suddenly on 9 March. He had been retired for about two years. (See All Hands.)

I have some more info for next month's column passed to me by Ron Campbell, from and about all of you that have mailed in your dues. See you next month—Zug. Chairman: Cdr. Dave Frost, USN Sec'y, John W. Davison, Jr. 158 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg, VA 22075 Percent Members: 25

Here is one of the group photos taken at the Washington area Christmas dinner and dance. About half of those who attended are represented; I leave to you to identify whom you can.

The First National Bank of Chicago announces the promotion of C F. S C H M I D T to the position of executive vice president.

W a s h i n g t o n Christmas dinner-dance

Paul MULLOY currently on COMFAIR WINGSLANT staff and living in Bath, Me. will soon move to Washington where he will be in O P N A V (OP-06). Paul was C O . of VP-26 prior to joining the staff.

LCol. Mac MAULDIN, presently at H Q AFSC Andrews AFB, will soon be moving to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa as the Professor of Air Science.

Tom GRONLUND has moved to the Buffalo area where he has joined the Carborundum Co. as their assistant treasurer.

Harry H O U S E wants to see classmates passing through Memphis—he means it!

Larry PACL will be retiring on 1 July and will become a full-time student.

Dick H E D G E S reports that C.O. VP-31 is the greatest tour of duty and thinks he will stay forever.

LCol. Paul GERMAN is now the XO of MAG-26 and as Paul says, "The most versatile Air Group in the Corps." Paul said they really love Hawaii, the beautiful weather and short drive to work—but it all ends this summer when Paul goes to the Naval War College.

He has been with the bank since 1959, when he took a Harvard MBA, and has served as vice president in commercial banking in 1965, general manager of the London branch from 1966 to 1968 when he was promoted to the vice presidency in charge of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and to senior vice president with the same cognizance in 1969. In 1970 he returned to Chicago to head the administrative department, and since August .las headed the commercial banking department. With his wife, Anne, and their three children he lives at 2122 Middlefork Road in Northfield, II. Phil C H A R E S T reports to the Academy sometime this month for duty as Chairman of the Computer Science Department.

This is the second time of asking on the proposal to commit about one-half of the class funds to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund. A treasurer's report will be published next month; I can say, however, that the amount involved is roughly two thousand dollars and would be supplied principally from the proceeds of $300(3 in government bonds maturing in 1973.

That's it for this month. Drop me a line and let me know what's happening.

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Pres: Maj. Clyde D. Dean, USMC Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN OSD/ARPA R and D Center APO San Francisco, CA 96344 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. John E. Wells 810 Monroe, Apt. T-3 Annapolis, MD 21403 Percent Members: 25

It's truly a "Mayday" for mail this month —the teacup is empty. No parties, no letters, no news.

Did hear from the grapevine that Chuck U L R I C H is a proud papa for the very first time. It seems as though Chuck had his own brand of Hong Kong flu and quite a variety, too.

John W E L L S and Alex McDOWELL, both engineers with Ellicott Machine Corporation, a Baltimore manufacturer of dredges, get ample opportunity to reminisce often of '54's golden days. Alex lives in Annapolis on Crab Creek in a restored fishing vessel which is rapidly becoming quite the local landmark and was even the subject of a major pictorial spread in a Sunday supplement of one of the Baltimore dailies.

Don BOWEN's Marine Corps aviation exploits are quite the talk of Hanoi because of a faulty bomb rack which wouldn't release its load until the jar of Don's landing shook it free. Skidding after him down the runway and striving to catch up with each bounce, it finally veered off and detonated on impact with an unoccupied storage shed. In all probability, Don will emerge from the Vietnamese episode as the only man decorated by both sides.

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 Percent Members: 22

Congratulations to Commander Thomas R. M. EMERY. Tom, presently the commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer leader USS COONTZ, was recently awarded the Naval Meritorious Service Medal.

BIEGEL, 1508 Leister Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20904. Those addressing the mailing labels have forwarded an urgent plea that you notify Herb of any change in address since you sent in your biography. Checks and addresses must be received by 15 May, so don't delay.

Chmn. Exec. Com.: Cdr. D. E. Lindquist, USN Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. David Shelso, USN Box 1926, Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 24

Received a note from Skip FURLONG recently. He is currently on COMNAVAIRPAC Staff but is heading east in July to attend the National War College. I think he anticipates an exciting football season coming up and wants to be near the action.

He asked me to pass on some information about an organi2ation called VIVA. It is a Los Angeles based student organization dedicated to keeping the plight of our POW's before the American public. For $2.50 they will send a nickle P O W bracelet with the name of a requested MIA or P O W inscribed. $3.00 buys a copper bracelet. VIVA uses the proceeds from these bracelet sales to publicize the P O W situation. Bracelet requests should be mailed t o : VIVA 1211 Westwood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90024 The latest F L A S H from Davisville, R.I. reports that Charlie BAGGS and Barbara Moody were married on 1 April. Our best wishes to Charlie and Barbara and hopefully we will have more on this shortly.

Maybe Charlie will tell us about that antebellum mansion he acquired in South Carolina which he had moved to a 25 acre plantation.

Following is the latest up-to-date list of class contributors : D. J. Cory L. F. Harris, L. Q. McMillan, D. N. Sibley, J. M. Schulze, A. L. Andrade, M. H. Hanson, W. W. Bigler, V. R. Bush, T. C Benson, J. P. Langenheim, G. J. Mercuro, B. F. Walker, J. H. Maston III, J. A. Dickey, B. Shapiro P. R. Fournier, E. K. Dillard, J. W. Buckelew, T. M. Colman, J. W. Harrison, J. D. Clay, R. M. Keller, R. A. Allen, J. G. Thomas, D. T. Ogram, N. O. DeVoll, C A. Levis R. H. Jaeger, R. H. Kauffman, R. Beagle, M. A. Burt, B. R. Short, R. C Lovely, J. R. Seesholtz, J. J. Taylor, C G. Hohenstein, R. C Schwartz, A. C Newbury, J. J. Kamp. T. Ashworth, N. E. Moore, R. H. Weidman, R. S. Gaines, J. M. Taylor, F W Hale, A. G. Haddad, D. I. Flaherty, T. M. Ryan, J. W. Buddie, W. H. Price H, D. T Flood, R. S. Betts, J. W. Fallin.

C a p t . Samuel C. G o m a c h e presents the Meritorious Service M e d a l to C d r . Thomas Emery

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

The medal was presented to him by Capt.

Samuel C Gamache, COMDESRON Thirty in ceremonies in his headquarters on the Philadelphia Naval Base. Tom was awarded the medal for his service while assigned as a member of the Chief of Naval Operations' Priorities Analysis Group. He was cited for his exceptional professional knowledge and management ability which was instrumental in promoting many improvements to the Navy's Research and Development Program.

All copy for the 15 year after Lucky Bag has finally been turned in to the publisher, and as we reported last month the books will be mailed in June. This is your last chance to order a book if you have not already done so—mail your check for $15 to Cdr. H. K.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA N E W S With approximately 80 people in attendance, the Washington chapter inaugurated social activities for 1972 at Boiling AFB "O" club on 4 March. Although billed as a cocktail party, it is rumored that there were more than a few who didn't melt away at the scheduled time for end-of-event. Frontrunner for farthest-travelled honors is Dune JONES, who was at the midway point of his current Vietnam tour. (Your correspondent apologizes for inability to make a firsthand report of the evening; even though there was no yellow quarantine sign on our front door, the baby-sitter engaged for the evening backed down in the face of three cases of chicken pox. You might say she

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Strange

bedfellows: a porkchop, a n d a snipe

a

brown-shoe

chickened out. Ugh.) Next on the area calendar is the first of the monthly luncheons that were mentioned in April's column. Remember, second Tuesday of each month.

H E A R D FROM AND SEEN The photo shown this month was accompanied by the following letter from Jack F I N L E Y : "Three of us out of '57 serving in WestPac together aboard USS CORAL SEA. The three of us also cover three distinct facets of the naval service. In the photograph from left to right: Cdr. George Kachigan—CVA-43 Supply Officer, Cdr. Jack Finley—Executive Officer VF-51, and Cdr. Marty Kiefer—CVA-43 Engineering Officer. As you can see the ground types are 'puttin' me on' with the flight jackets and the scarves. Thought this situation was a bit unusual and might be considered newsworthy."

Also included was the end-of-year statement of our class account at Navy Federal Credit Union, courtesy of class treasurer George K.ACHIGAN. Balance: $6200.77 Dale HOLLABAUGH, who is the motivating force behind the P O W / M I A information below, also passed on a note indicating that John MORRIS was serving temporarily as Acting Deputy Technical Director at the Naval Electronics Laboratory Center.

L E S T W E FORGET The following members of the class are indicated as either missing in action or prisoner of war by D O D : Cdr. John D. Burns, USN— P O W since 4 Oct. 1966 Maj. Herbert Doby, USAF— MIA since 4 Feb. 1967 Cdr. Richard D. Hartman, USN— P O W since 18 July 1967 Cdr. Leo G. Hyatt, USN— P O W since 13 Aug. 1967 Cdr. John D. Peace, USN— MIA since 31 Dec. 1967 For the sake of all our prisoners of war and those whose status is unknown, for their families, and for our own individual and collective consciences, we must pursue the humane endeavors at gaining access to, or information about these men. Most of us have been contacted at one time or another to sign a petition for their benefit; some of us have personally written letters to the political leaders of our own country or of North Vietnam urging action in accordance with the Geneva Convention. Whatever our thing, let's keep at it.

If you wish to lend your own efforts to an (organization whose sole purpose is maintaining national consciousness of the plight of our POW's and MIA's, the following non-political, non-profit organization has SHIPMATE

been commended: VIVA, 10966 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024. Phone: (213) 473-2901.

Pres: Cdr. John Polndexter, USN Sec'y, LCdr Bob Harshberger, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 26.5

Glen SMILEY and his family have moved to Colorado Springs, and in a note enclosed with his change of address invites any '58ers coming their way to visit them at 4075 Harbor Place, Colorado Springs.

Glen is still with Martin-Marietta, Orlando Division, but is on special contract to COMMAND, and is working with Army types at present.

USAF Maj. Mike MORAN and his wife Carol are presently stationed in Norfolk, while Mike is attending Armed Forces Staff College. Since graduation, Mike has been an Air Force navigator and has been awarded a Master's degree in International Affairs from the U. of Pittsburgh.

In a letter from Mr. Sterling Olds of Clearwater, Fl. to the Alumni Association, we have learned that the new American Legion Post #152 at Clearwater Beach, Fl., has been named in honor of our deceased classmate, Monte D'ARMAND. In addition, friends of the D'Armand family have started a memorial trust in his honor. Funds from the trust are used to support a Pram Sailing Fleet for children, and to promote a water safety program.

If you are reporting to the Washington, D.C. area in the coming months, and wish to renew old acquaintances with classmates contact Chapter president Jan COOK at 6945798 or sec.-treas. Wayne SCOTT at 2291000. This Chapter has a monthly luncheon and various other social activities, where old friends can get together and swap sea stories, etc.

It is with deep regret that I must announce the death of LCdr. Robert D. W E L L S . Bob died 12 February in Gerrards Cross, England, while stationed in London. Funeral services were held 22 February at the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor, Mi. Friends who wish to send condolances to Bob's wife, Leah, may reach her at the home of Bob's parents: Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Wells, 8 Harvard PL, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Chmn. Exec. Com.; Geoffrey Cant Sec'y, LCdr. Martin Finerty, USN P.O. Box 1692, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 26

HERE AND T H E R E The following letter was received from Charles FRAIME. "I have been fortunate enough to get a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1967, followed closely by a tour in Vietnam as a forward air controller.

That was undoubtedly the most interesting year I have spent in the Air Force. I returned from SEA and spent two years teaching Physics at the Air Force Academy, and last June the Physics Dept. at U S A F A sent me to Purdue to try for a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Hopefully I will be heading back to Colorado two years from now."

And from John KANUCH the following: "Seems that a few months have gone by without any response to the class column. It has been a few years since I put in my twocents worth, shortly after the arrival of our first-born. Now we have two: Stephen is four and Kristen is 15 months. That should do it for the Kanuchs.

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"I am pleased to announce the election of Jerry Peterson, sixth company, to the office of President of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter. He has gotten us off to a good start this year and I hope that with his enthusiasm and management capabilities he can bring the chapter to a high level of activity. We have an exceptionally young group of officers this year: one from '58 and two from '63. I would like to encourage any alumni in the L..^. area, and there are many of them, to join with us and help the organization to a more fruitful existence.

Watch Shipmate for our chapter news ; we should be appearing again, soon. If you would like to be put on the mailing list send your particulars to NAAA-Los Angeles Chapter, NROTC Unit, U. of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007." .\nd from Monterey and Sam SIGMUND : "The 'guys' have been bugging me to get a letter off to Shipmate to let everyone know that there are still some '59ers alive and well at the Postgraduate School in Monterey.

I'm the corresponding secretary for our little group and have been derelict in my duty. A quick rundown on the 'Dirty Dozen', with their respective curriculum and PRD : Dave Bishop and Harry Walker in Management, both due to leave in June '72; Roger Erickson got his Master's in Management in December 1971, but talked his way into staying here until June of this year by volunteering to do a little teaching; Jerry McMurry and Jake Boltz both started Computer Systems Management in September 1971 and will be here for a couple of years; Wayne Hildebrand, the general chairman of our group, will finish Ordnance Engineering in June, but no orders yet; Don Hernon has about another year to go in Ops Analysis ; and Gib Smith will complete Naval Engineering in December '72; Rami Saenz, our local Marine and hard-working social chairman, will finish Communications Management in June of this year. Phil O'Connell has been the Engineering Science Curricular Officer and Submarine Liaison for a little more than a year and expects to stay awhile.

Ted Calhoon, representing the civilian community, is on the Oceanography Department staff here at the school (and, according to him, plans to stay in Monterey forever). I will finish the Oceanography curriculum in September this year and have recently changed my designator to 1820. That takes care of those here now. I might mention that Bill Fernow got his Master's in Management last December and is now XO in HALIBUT, homeported at Mare Island.

"Even though our group is relatively small, compared to the Washington-Annapolis crowd, we try to stay pretty active. Rami arranges a luncheon get-together for the husbands about once a month, and we manage to have family type gatherings about every four or five monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;had a Labor Day picnic at Carmel Beach last September and are planning another family picnic for midFebruary. During the past year and a half, we've had several 'S9ers in the area attending conferences, symposiums, etc. As more and more of us are assigned various 'Washington' jobs, I would expect that a few more of you may be coming to Monterey for short visits (I certainly approve of the Monterey Peninsula as a conference site!).

Or maybe some of you may find your way here for the U.S. Open Golf Tournament this June. In any case, I hope that any of you coming this way will give one or two of us a callâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we can usually round up a quorum for lunch on short notice, or dinner if you'll give us a couple of hours. Hope to see a few more '59ers arriving here in the future."

From Charlie McVEY we also received

this bit of news. "Time seems to pass me by at a rate far greater than I can comprehend.

News has been scarce these past few months, however I do have a few items to pass on.

Stan Legro has made the headlines again.

He has been appointed to the San Diego City Planning Commission by the new mayor, Pete Wilson. Trossbachs hosted a party in December, unfortunately Judy and I were not able to attend. As you probably know, Charlie Pease was among the lucky members of the class who were deep selected for CDR. I believe that he also screened for a VP-squadron command. He may be the first man in the class to screen for an aviation command. Howie and Carol Young are expected through Coronado en route to Monterey next month. Howie's mother and Carol's parents reside here. I ran into Jack Glaeser a couple of days ago. He's the Maintenance Officer for VS-37. He and Mary arrived in August and are residing in Chula Vista. Last September I moved from my job as FR.AMP Training Officer to become the Maintenance Officer here in RVAW-110.

I'm enjoying every minute of it. It's the most rewarding job I've had." .And last but not least we hear from Chuck H U M E S who says that our class is represented on the roads of the Commonwealth of Penna.

HOMECOMING 1972 The class homecoming festivities in 1971 were not very well attended. As a matter of fact only 25 couples made it back to Crabtown. Actually it is the first time in our recollection that the Big Blue Team won a football game but the Navy supporters lost the party afterwards. Hopefully this year's festivities will be better attended and we can win the party as big as we're going to win the game. At the present time we are attempting to find a location closer to Washington, and also get more convenient lodging near the major arterial roadways. Right now the committee tells us things look bright and they'll let us know all the details as soon as possible. So let's make our plans early and see what we can do to make this a special year (and maybe help to recoup some of the class loss of $400.00 from last year).

Enough for this month. Keep those cards and letters coming, and RISE AND S H I N E W I T H '59.

Pres: Mr. Henry A. Lawinsky Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez 619 W. 37th St., Austin, TX 78705 Percent Members: 30

MONTEREY C H A P T E R Things are fairly quiet around N P S these days with the number of classmates in the area dropping to 17 in March. We still have a regular luncheon during the last week of each month. The February meeting produced one surprise guest, Mike PAUL, who is now working for Hewlett Packard in Sunnyvale. Mike joined us for lunch, as any classmates passing through the area are invited to do.

March signals the departure of two classmates from NPS. Dick MACKE is completing his MS in Ops. Analysis and he and Barbara will depart for Florida. Dick will be with VA-66 at Cecil Field. Larry WATERM.AN is finishing up his MS in Oceanography (Ocean Eng. Option) and Larry and Judy will take a short drive north to .-Xlameda. Larry will join the USS ENTERPRISE as Asst. Engineer. Congratulations on finishing up those degrees! Now you can go back to work and relax.

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publication of the directory. I should point out that it is no mere coincidence that we have the highest percentage of membership in the Alumni Association among all classes between '51 and '69, the 30 percent membership can be explained in part by our past campaign and in part by our past efforts to keep the Alumni Association informed of change of addresses on a continual basis.

There's no reason why we can't keep in touch with even more than 30 percent of our classmates through Shipmate.

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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, ( S O USNR-R W. R. Gr.ce Clarksville, MD 21029 Percent Members: 29.5

Photo by John Van

Beekum

Chico running with Eric Segal

FROM A U S T I N A word about the picture. It appeared on the front page of the Daily Texan, the U of T newspaper, with the following caption: "Never having to say you're flabby." Eric vvas here at U of T for a Classics symposium, at which he delivered a paper on the nature of Roman comedy. He's an avid runner and enters numerous marathon races during the year, including the Boston Marathon. He and a friend from the Classics Dept. were out on the track the previous afternoon when I was running. They flagged me down and asked me if Eric could run with me the next afternoon. I'm usually out there at about the same time and I completely forgot about our friend—that afternoon, however, I arrived a few minutes early and started running. The first time around, a guy took my picture, which I thought was kind of curious—next time around he stopped me and asked me if I was Eric Segal. I chuckled and said that he was supposed to join me. He did and every time we went around we had our picture taken at least a dozen times. After talking about our old running days we discovered that we had probably run against each other at the Heps during his last year at Harvard, our yoiingster year. A friend of mine joined us a little later on and I introduced him as a very well known person, winner of the Boston Marathon—my friend believed it.

Thought you'd appreciate the picture and the little story behind it.

There was a time when I'd get at least two or three letters from classmates, letting us know about their activities, their whereabouts, etc. Since Dec, however, I haven't heard from a single classmate, and, of course, since our column is based on correspondence from classmates, plus a little padding on my part, I'm afraid we're not going to have much of a column until we start getting some correspondence. So how about getting on the ball and letting us hear from you. In fact, I think that we should have an on-going campaign to keep our class roster up-to-date similar to the one we conducted in '69-'70, prior to the 68

With responses to homecoming '72 coming in some of our classmates have taken the opportunity to drop us a quick note for inclusion in our monthly column. It's a great idea and keep it up.

One of the bright spots to have emerged from the war in Vietnam was the adoption of little three-year-old Duong Thi Hong Hanh by Andy and Brenda MARRICAL. The Marricals had decided to adopt a Vietnamese child and call her Jody Lee before he left last December ('70) for a year's tour of duty as operations officer at the Naval Air Facility at Cam Ranh Bay. Jody had been in an orphanage for two years and never knew her real parents. Adoption procedures went quickly with the help of a Vietnamese lawyer. Jody met her new brother, seven-year-old Mike, and dog Dundee when Brenda brought her back from the R & R in Hawaii in August 1971. Brenda says she was shy at first but many things have changed about her. Jody is now cheerful and happy and fascinated by household gadgets, telephones and light bulbs.

The Marricals fully intend showing her where she came from after hostilities are concluded. Jody talks and sings in Vietnamese and can name her friends in pictures of orphanage children. Andy and Brenda plan to take out naturalization papers, which can be done after two years of entry into the U. S., and Jody will then hold dual citizenship. Good luck to Jody in her new life with her great family.

Remember that there are many less fortunate people involved with the Vietnam war, among them our brave prisoners of war.

Please do what you can in your own way to influence and hasten the release of these men. Is it too much to hope that they could be back by our homecoming?

Walt MARTIN left BuPers in August, schooled in Vallejo for five months, and is now Senior Advisor, Coastal Flotilla 5, Nam Coa, South Vietnam. He saw Steve CHADWICK in the area upon arrival incountry. Cindy and the two children are staying in Woodbridge, Va., for Walt's one-year absence.

Pete and Jae SUSHKA are in Philadelphia where Pete's boat, USS AMBERJACK, is completing an overhaul. They are looking forward to returning to sunny Key West.

An aloha from Hawaii where Bob BEER is stationed. He'll be there until August '73 when he heads for PG School at RPI in Rochester, N. Y. Bob has travelled extensively in the Pacific in performance of duties.

A recent class party in Hawaii produced

some notes and pictures but Em R E I S T E T T E R and Art VAN SAUN are not releasing them!!!

Jerry F E E N E Y writes that he resigned his commission in September 1971 and is presently an electronics engineer at NELC, San Diego. He's in the surface system program office and Tom BAYLIS is also at NELC but in another department. Jerry stayed in the Reserves and Mike F O S T E R is the training officer of their Naval Research Reserve Unit. Dave BOURLAND called the other day and is happily flying commercial aircraft out of Los Angeles.

My old buddy J. D. R U N N E L S sent along greetings from Florida. He says a funny thing happened to him on his way to one of those plush high-priced law firms.

Nine years after graduation and service in the Air Force he took a Navy commission in the JAG Corps. He and Linda are living in Neptune Beach where J. D. is assigned to Mayport. Full credit was granted for previous service and he was selected for LCdr. While in Justice School he saw Del H U N T who was en route to the west coast to become navigator aboard USS CHICAGO. Down in Florida he ran across Gene McPHAIL, who was taking over as commanding officer of USS ESCAPE, an ARS out of Mayport. I knew the Navy would finally get J. D. Speaking of commanding officers, Dave ORRISS, CO of USS IMPERVIOUS, wrote that he's part of the Market Time operation. He has orders to the Washington area with a tour in NAVSHIPSYSCOM headquarters. He and Frieda and three sons bought a lovely home in Annapolis and are looking forward to their new environment.

Both Mike T A N S E Y and Tom MUSTIN had commands in WestPac. Tom is now at the White House while Mike is also in Washington at OpNav. A decade of silence was broken when Jack T H E I S wrote recently that he is back in school at the U. of Denver working on his MBA. Navy plays Air Force out at Colorado Springs on 21 October. Jack will be happy to put together a class party out there if enough interest is shown. His address is 2144 South High St., Apt. 216, Denver, CO 80210. Write him if you're interested in a get-together.

Jack's tours took him to USS UHLMANN, USS ToPEKA, Vietnam as an advisor, then to USS CATAMOUNT and then the Naval Oceanographic Office in Washington. He left the Navy in June '71 as a bachelor and took a tour of the country before settling in Denver and the fabulous ski circuit.

Another long silence was interrupted by a letter from Fred CORBALIS, who is at the Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratory in Hanscom Field, outside Boston. His other assignments included personnel officer at Tyndall AFB, an MS degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State and then Malmstrom AFB, Mt., working with Minuteman missile engineering problems.

Fred has earned three Air Force commendation medals for his outstanding performance.

He and Elaine have four children and at one time during grad school they had three in diapers. Fun and games for all. Fred says that Mike MIGA just returned from Vietnam and is now stationed at Scott AFB, II. Dick M A R T I N E A U and wife Kathy spent an afternoon at Fred's folks' place in New Jersey. Dick is living in Somerville, N. J., and flying for United Air Lines.

We also heard from Joe and Barb E P S T E I N this month. The family, including SHIPMATE

two children, lives in Monroeville, Pa., where Joe works for Westinghouse. He left the Navy in June '70 and says that the Pittsburgh area has a strong alumni group although he's the only '62er. Bob and Elaine DIAISO were at Pitt while he worked on his Ph.D. They are now in Crofton, Md., where Bob works for the Urban Affairs Department.

Barb sends along the following news about our friends. Jack MAURER and wife Carrol are out in Monterey while Bob and Geles L E W I S are in New London. Bob is now on the Sub School staff. Ralph C H E S SON is finishing up medical school and will go back into the Navy for an OB-GYN intern residency program. Bill and Arlene VOGEL are completing their second year on Guam where Bill is the squadron engineer. They've enjoyed some great side trips to Bangkok, Taipei and Hong Kong. Corbin and Dorice McNEILL and four children are living in Rota, Spain, while Dick and Joni RIDDELL and two children are in Saratoga Springs, N. Y., where Dick is executive officer of the prototype unit.

If Vic and Sandy MEYER are reading this, the Epsteins want to hear from youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2408 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146.

BITS AND P I E C E S Fred BADGER and wife Jackie are living in Endicott, N. Y., where Fred works for IBM in the Federal Systems Division. . . . Lindsay T R A X is a pilot for Eastern Airlines out of New York. . . . Brian BUCHHOLZ is a broker with Merrill Lynch in Harrisburg, Pa., while Hugh CHAMBERS manages an insulation contacting firm in town.

Big Pat GRAFTON is associated with Booze, Allen Acquisition Services located in the windy city of Chicago. . . . Jack MECKLER, recently graduated from the Wharton School, is in the banking business in Greensboro, N. C Homecoming '72 plans are being finalized.

If you haven't given us your preliminary intentions please do A S A P so we can prepare for the best homecoming yet. Please make your motel reservations to the Ramada Inn, 5910 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20801. Phone: (301) 459-1000.

Applications for tickets to the Beat Boston game should be directed to the N.'\.'\A around mid-summer requesting seats in the '62 class section.

A final flyer with firm times, plans and prices will be in your hands by late summer. If you require any information or help, please contact me. Bill BOND and Bob DEGROOT from the old 18th company plan to write company mates to insure that they all have the word and are planning to be with us if possible. It sounds like a good idea.

That's the news for this month. As the current saying goes: I CAN'T B E L I E V E T H E E N T I R E CLASS O F '62 W I L L BE AT T H A T H O M E C O M I N G T H I N G .

Pres: Lt. Joe Bustamente, USN Sec'y/ Mr. EM Dabich 543 Manor Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146 Percent Members: 27,5

ODDS A N D E N D S Terry ROGERS is an attorney in Jackson, Wy. Don R E E V E S is currently employed by Jersey Central Power and Light Co. as a staff engineer at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. Bill MARSH MAY,

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is special assistant and aide to the Commander Naval Ship Systems Command.

Ross ANDERSON is studying at Stanford University for his MBA. Ned WALSH, living in Atlanta, is operations system design manager for ATT. Ned left the Navy in June 1969 and then went to Georgia Tech for his Master's in EE. .Anyone passing through the Atlanta area is welcome.

Chuck S T O N E was en route to Long Beach Naval Shipyard for duty in the shipyard supply department. Chuck had completed a tour as supply officer in the USS HALSEY. Jim GARDE is OPS boss in the USS NAUTILUS, "the first and finest."

Dick M I S T E R is director of the management control and information center in the USS

JOHN F . KENNEDY. Hey,

Dick, is

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job as good as the title sounds?

From Satch BAUMGART: Dave DURF E E has gone from NSA DET Binh Thuy to DD School to Norfolk as chief snipe in LEARY. Understand that Dave will be getting out in June. Ray ROSS is at VS-29 at NAS, North Island. Curly F O N T A I N E is a Major in the Army at Arizona State University where he is getting a Master's.

Satch is scouring the world for boat sales.

Dave R E I F has just volunteered to be the 21st Company representative for the 10-year book. Dave, after a tour as River Assault Group advisor in SVN, left the Navy in July 1970. He accepted a position as Dept. Supervisor for Continental Can Company in Milltown, N. J. The itch to have his own business took over and Dave signed a contract for the Roger Williams Intl. Music Center franchise in Tulsa, Ok. The grand opening should have been 1 March 1972. Dave's music center will teach piano, organ and guitar. Good luck, Dave.

Another METCALFE was born in December 1971. Jim is presently Waist Catapult Officer in the AMERICA. Jim will be leaving the Navy in June.

Mike KRAUSE was on two-week active duty and submitted a manuscript. After graduation Mike reported to the USS MAHAN as desk division officer. After three years and many jobs in the MAHAN, Mike went off to Destroyer School. After that Mike reported to a DD in Yokosuka, Japan. .After two good years in Japan, Mike got orders to PG School but then decided to leave the Navy. Mike worked for Quaker Oats in Chicago in the Engineering Dept.

He also went to U. of Chicago at night for his MBA. Now Mike lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bernie BRAFOWSKI, where are you ? Mike wants to know.

Pres: Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, Lt. James S. Baumslark, USN USS TULLIBEE (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

N. H. P. T. works in the purchasing department of Nashua Co. in nearby Nashua, Ma. P. T. is in the Reserves and he is also attending night school working on his MBA. Gene HOLLOWAY is living and working in Washington, D. C In addition to holding down a full time job he is attending law school and will be graduating next year.

Erek JEN ST AD is living in Redwood City, Ca. He is working as an internal auditor for the Ampex Corporation. Erek left the Navy in Nov. '69, and before going to work for Ampex he received his MBA at UCLA. Patt and Ken DARGIS and their three children Theresa, Pauline, and Ken Jr. are living in Kingston, N. Y. Ken left the Navy in Jan. '69 and has been working for the Fluorocarbons Division of DuPont ever since. He is presently the marketing representative for Teflon in the western Ct., New York City and Long Island area.

Sissy and Jim C H E C K E T T and their three children are living in St. Louis, Mo. Jim is vice-president of S P A N N Building and Maintenance Company in St. Louis. He extends an open invitation to any classmates passing through St. Louis to stop in and say hello.

Ron BOSKEN and family, five children, are living in Westchester, Pa. Ron is working for the F.B.I., and evidently keeping quite busy.

Dottie and Geoff KIRKLAND are living in Aiea, Hawaii. Geoff is stationed in a submarine out of Pearl Harbor. They have purchased a house and are really enjoying life in the islands.

That's about it for this month. Remember to keep those cards and letters coming.

Pres: Lt. Pal Donelly, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USN U. S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 24 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

Russ P U P P E dropped a line this past month to say that he left the Navy in June of last year after serving as Chief Engineer aboard the USS NANTAHALA homeported in Newpr^-t, R. I. While in Newport he made several liberty runs to Boston, and on one of those trips met the former Miss Deborah Heck of East Greenbush, N. Y., who was working as a secretary in Boston. Wedding bells rang last August 7 in East Greenbush.

Since then, Russ has started working for Charmin Paper Products Co. ("Don't Squeeze the Charmin") in Beautiful Green Bay, Wi. Russ is enjoying civilian life and since he's used to the winters up there, he has a new football team to root for.

Cards and letters continue to trickle in at a very slow, but somewhat increasing, rate. Now that spring has arrived I hope you all will see fit to drop me a card or letter, if nothing more than to give me your present address. The class newsletter is at the printers as this goes to press and hopefully you all will have received it by midApril. I have been told that about 20 percent of them are returned each year because of incorrect addresses, so please try and keep the .Mumni Association or myself informed of your correct address.

Dennis ALLEMAN started working for Charmin last November. Denny left Navy Air in San Diego in October. Also with Charmin is Bud Gaston from class of '65.

Russ said that job opportunities with Charmin look good, and anyone interested in applying for a position should contact him at 325 Vande Hei Rd., Green Bay, W I 54301, for further information. In the meantime, Russ would like to hear from Ron KERSEY and Pat SHEEDY.

Kathy and P. T. O'NEILL and daughters Kathy and Terry are living in Merrimack,

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iill RAdm. James Lloyd A b b o t , Jr. congratulates his son, Lt. Charles S. A b b o t , f o l l o w i n g ceremonies which saw Lt. A b b o t designated a naval aviator as his w i f e , M a r j o r i e , looked o n with p r i d e .

Charles ABBOT, Steve to most of us, has just graduated from flight school and received his wings while at the top of his training class at Kingsville, Tx. The ceremony was held on 4 Feb. and was attended

by Steve's father, RAdm. James Lloyd Abbot, Jr. Steve had previously served in a destroyer in the Pacific and was one of 32 Rhodes Scholars in 1967. He is now the first Rhodes Scholar to graduate from the naval flight training program. Congratulations to Steve from all of the class at the start of his aviation career!

I ran into Mick DALEY the other day up at school. Mick is working for Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego while attending his second year of law school at night. Also at the U. of San Diego law school are Rich M C D O N A L D in his second year, and Dick S C H W E R I N G in his first.

That's it for this time. Haven't had too much from the Fleet, so get busy and write in!

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Pres: Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, Capt. Edward H. Mills, USMC U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 27.5

Pres: Lt. Dennis C. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitch Brown, I I I , USN HS-7, FPO New York 09501 Percent Members: 25

Hooray! The last week before due date has produced four newsy letters upon which to base the start of my fourth year writing this column. Can you believe it has been that long? When I'm at sea (like I am right now), yes, I think I can believe it.

For all you believers, here goes.

I received a letter from Dick ELLIOTT, who was Senior Advisor to MID-93 at Cat Lai near Saigon. As part of the Naval Advisory Group he has seen quite a few classmates, although it now appears '69 will be taking over "the watch" more in the near future. Mike STEUSSY is with him, having graduated from advising a convoy escort division to pushing papers on a staff. Former classmate John Kane (now '69) is also up there enjoying his job as "Pigs and Chickens Advisor." Tom COMER came through on his way south to become Senior Advisor to RID-40 in the Delta. Tom was due for DEROS 26 March, and I hope to see him on his leave. Bob BROWN also stopped in before going home.

Dick saw a lot of Mike and Sandy MOORE. Mike was attached to NAVFORV staff and one of the lucky ones to have his wife over thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;rough! They were due for 70

rotation 2 March, just in time to get to a juicy NROTC billet at U. of Oregon and herald the arrival of their firstborn. Frank BLAKE is working out of Nha Be and Saigon as OinC of Service Craft. Before leaving NAVFORV staff for a tour in the Bull Dept. at USNA, Barnaby R U H E had an art show in Saigon to display about 40 of his sketches. Ron RICCI is still in the USS BARB out of Pearl Harbor. Rick M U N N I K H U Y S E N left Vietnam a while back to become an NROTC instructor at R P I and concurrently work on his Master's there.

Dick and Bobbie hoped to be up in Boston in April. He'll be Ship Superintendent at the shipyard there and hopes to get a second Master's at Boston U. during night school.

He'd like to hear from Gordy CLEFTON and Russ H E R M A N S O N at his new address : Lt. R. F. Elliott, Repair Department, Naval Shipyard, Boston, Ma. Jim H U R S T O N sent a round-up of many of the '68 jet jocks in the Virginia Beach area. Jim is now with VA-35 after a tour in the training command, and will be in the Med this summer. A-6 types at Oceana include Kenny Pyle, Kit Ruland, Marty Gunther, Dick Taylor, Nick Schmidt, Paul Wagner, Scott Beck and Jim Kern. Ken, Kit and Paul are all in VA-75 and will be in the SARATOGA with us this summer. F-4 drivers include Rod Sidner, Lee Startt, Jeff Cook, John Patton, "Beef" Reinheimer, Tom Palkie, John Hutchins, Don Smith, Al Lopez, Jim Barwick, Craig Honour and Lou Kosich. Jim, Craig, Lou and Wayne Erickson, are also in CVW-3 aboard SARATOGA. Jim also saw A-7 men from Jax., Bob Huggins, Chet Carroll, Bob Elliott, Mike Longhardt, Sam Wilson and Mike Ruth.

Dick NAUGHTON and Ron BAUMAN are also at Oceana. Rich and Chris A H E R N are with VT-7 at Meridian and expecting a child in September. Harmon RICHARDSON is flying A-7's off the ENTERPRISE and

due back soon.

Mike and Alexis FITZGERALD'are living up in Newport while Fitz goes to Destroyer School. Don and Barb H I L L are in San Diego, where he is instructing at counter-insurgency school. Dave, Pat and young Matt HODGSON are stationed out at Moffett Field. John HARTY is enjoying his tour at Dam Neck working for the Missile Weapons Training Unit, and recently saw Gerry S T E P H E N S O N , who is in nuclear school.

Chris GLUTTING reported having a gala '68 cocktail-dinner party recently at the PG School. Present were Chuck and Jan Lohman, Floyd and Kate Samms, Scott

Wood, Jon and Donna Bergner, Dave and Deborah Maxwell, Lance and Cay Home, Micky and Lynne McGuire, Don and Carolyn Wallace, Bill and Lois Stockslager, Ed and Karen Hintz, Hal and Tricia Jones and Chris. John and Tullie HYDINGER, Pete BULKLEY and Skip W R I G H T were unable to attend, but Chris assures us they were there in spirit. Speaking of in spirits, I guess most of the party was highly "in spirits," and after a pleasantly snockering evening, they all retired to the theatre-inthe-round for the play "The Thurber Carnival." Scott and Micky were in the play and their own cheering section applauded them greatly. Micky is hoping for orders to a billet in D. C , in the near future. Also Floyd and Kate SAMMS were blessed with a son in December.

Hughie and Susan KILMARTIN sent greetings from sunny Long Beach and the picture of a combined Thanksgiving and Army-Navy watching party at their home.

As in the photo, present were John LYONS and his girl Margi Bunckerhoff. John is MPA in the TRUXTUN. Dave SPOONER from the MEYERKORD in San Diego brought his fiancee Marie Mion. Carl and Marcia GAINES from the BAINBRIDGE (Carl took the picture) ; John and Marci ALMY in transit to sub school; Tom, Ruth Ann and son Dan P E S T O R I U S from LONG BEACH;

and Bill Hoover '71 and his girl Elenore Schaefer rounded out the party.

On 18 December the Kilmartins attended Dave and Marie's wedding at the MCRD chapel in San Diego. Hugh, Hank SCHMIDT and Chet CARROLL were sword-bearers for the occasion. Also present were Eric W A S H A M (now at DesTech), Spence DRY with the SEMMES at San Diego, Tom and Sandy BURNS, John Lyons, Tom and Ruth Pestorius and Carl and Marcia Gaines. Dave and Marie honeymooned back east in January, and he is now prospective engineer in the TRUXTUN. George and Jean GARDINER recently left TRUXTUN for an instructor's billet at Saratoga Springs. Ray and Angle WALLACE also left TRUXTUN after passing his engineer's exam. Ray will become part of the commissioning crew aboard the NIMITZ. Carl Gaines and Jim BROWN from the LONG BEACH are both on T A D in San Diego studying for the engineer's exam. Tom and Rose H O U G H T O N are rejoicing over their new baby girl, Victoria Elizabeth, born 17 February. Tom is prospective engineer aboard BAINBRIDGE. Last but not least in their news, Hughie and Susan are expecting next August. Best of luck to them!

Up Quonset way HS-7 is preparing for another six-monther to the Med this sum-

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mer, which keeps Mike LAGOW, Jack LUDWIG and I pretty busy. We have seen Russ H A L L A U E R out here from HS-2 in San Diego. He came to pick up an aircraft from PAR. Also Corpus Christi coughed up two classmates, Walt HOGAN and Braden P H I L L I P S , in order to give them a little sea experience in the S-2. Walt just joined VS-31 and Brad is still in the RAG, VS-30. Ted OGDAHL in VS-28 was down in Jax. with us recently, H U K K I N G up a storm. What a show—poor sub never had a chance!

Sandy and I are planning to take leave over in the Med this summer hope to see some of you over there. note the new address at the head column.

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Pres: Lt. W i l l i a m H. Newton 111, USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) M. E. Rachmiel, USN Flag Lieutenant ComCruDesFlot 3 FPO San Francisco, CA 96610 Percent Members: 36.S

Pres: Ens. Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y: Ens. Fred H a l l , USN USS INCHON (LPH 12) FPO New York 09501 Percent Members: 41

Mail has finally begun to find its way here. I received the following clipping from a Philadelphia newspaper: "Opening June of this year—Marcus Hook School of Dance.

Learn ballet, flamenco, the bulldog and many more under the direction of Jacque O'Donnell. 'Dance your way into their hearts.'

Apply 329 S.E. 69th St., Oklahoma City, Ok." Jack sent the clipping to me in January just before he graduated from Oklahoma State. Jack has attended Oklahoma State with over a 3.0 average since January of 1969. A year ago Jack was drafted by the Green Bay Packers as a rookie guard. He went to Texas with the team last spring for a week of indoctrination training, and reported for regular season on 15 July.

Unfortunately, Jack was immediately released because it was determined that his knee, which has required three operations since Third Class year, was unfit for football. Jack happily announced that he and Nancy Peterson were married on 22 January in Oklahoma City. Jack and Nancy will be living in Oklahoma City while Jack does graduate work. Jack is in the dancing business only as a front for a hoagie-smuggling business. Jack and Nancy may be reached at the above address.

Gary K N I G H T , Lt.(jg) (Ret.), wrote and said that he was doing graduate work at American University and holding down a job on "the hill" as an executive aide. Gary was medically retired on 30 November, after spending the last few months between Bethesda Hospital and B U P E R S where he worked with Mike KAIN and Jim SEAY. Bill S M I T H and Jeff ELIASON were also stationed in D.C. working on computers at Marine Headquarters. Gary attended Mike and Rhea COSGROVE's wedding in Massachusetts last September. Mike received his wings in Pensacola just a week before the wedding. Nick D E M A I flew up for the wedding from Norfolk where he is stationed aboard a destroyer. Gary took a three-week vacation to Hawaii after his retirement and saw Grant and Kathy T H O R P E . Grant is supply officer in an oiler and has charge of a $50,000 payroll. Gary extends his invitation for a visit to anyone passing through the D.C. area. His address is 1917 MacArthur Dr., McLean, Va. MAY,

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Roy CONNELL said, "It constantly looks like you're in dire need of help . . . ," so he sent aid from Charleston, S. C Roy and Tim BRACE are aboard USS VREELAND out of Charleston. Roy is DCA and Tim is the Comm officer. Tim and Kathy Magnan were recently engaged—Bill MAGNAN will become the brother-in-law. Roy and Melinda are the proud parents of Royal III, who will have his first birthday in September.

Clint and Jo ADAMS have just left the Charleston area for new orders aboard USS TURNER in Newport. Russ HAUCK is still in the area aboard an MSO. New arrivals will include nuclear power graduates Tom H O W A R D and Rick McGOEY. Roy would like to pass on to all members of the 24th Company drill team that Sarge and Fern have recently become the parents of a baby girl. Sarge is stationed aboard the VALLEJO as engineer. Roy and Melinda will be in the Charleston area for at least another year and would like to hear from other friends in the area.

Bob and Darlene ALDEN are still keeping us informed on happenings in the Mayport area. First, and most important, they announce the arrival of Robert Keith Alden, Jr., on 22 October, weighing in at 9 pounds and an ounce. Bob is still aboard the PRATT and will be in the Med until August when PRATT goes to Philadelphia for decommissioning. Many people have been seen going in and out of Mayport, including Chuck GARRISON, Gary T E T T E L B A C H , and George KARCH. Chuck is missile officer in the TATTNALL, Gary is aboard SIMS as navigator, and George is gunnery officer in the ADAMS. John SEELEY led the NOA'S basketball team to the Mayport championship a year ago; he's hoping to do the same this winter.

Last November Bob and Jim H I N T O N spent a week in Glynco, Ga., attending a CIC school. Jim is also stationed in Mayport in the BIGELOW. John LANGDON and Poncho GUITERREZ were in Glynco for advanced jet NFO training. Bob also spent a week at OOD tactics school in Charleston last December. Denny FIORDALISO had come to Charleston aboard the MEREDITH for an overhaul period. John and Susan CRISP are living in Charleston while John is stationed aboard SEMMES and making plans to attend dental school. Hap PERRY is aboard WAINWRIGHT as gunnery officer.

Andy SHADDAY was surprised with new orders from missile officer in the SELLERS to fire control officer in the CONSTELLATION. The four members of the MacLAUGHLIN family are living in Charleston while Harry is stationed aboard MCCARD. Bill CHAMBERS sends greetings from southern Texas and the 20 class members in advanced jet training at Beeville. The squadron at Beeville includes : Jeff Lehman, Terry Martin, Ron Stribling, Ed Fahy, Jeff Hawkins, Dave Larson, Bill Magnan, Mike -Simmons, Larry Cleghorn, Beetle Bailey, .'M Beatrice, Byron Sansom, Kris Castle, Harry Wallace, Corky Cochran, Tom Perkins, Chuck Potter, Doug Smith, Tony Ford and Bill. According to Bill, orders out of Beeville have been "gruesome" lately with many desk jobs and few fleet aircraft seats available. Promises that things will get better have been made, but so far only the Marines have been doing well with orders.

Chet STRAIT and Tom BROWN are in Kingsville flying TA-4's. Bill says he hopes to see a few familiar faces at the next homecoming.

Butch GROVER wrote from San Francisco with news about the Marines who made it to law school right out of the Basic School. Butch and Mike KAIN are attending Golden Gate Law School and Greg P O T T E R is across the bay at Berkeley. Dan BAKER is in Pennsylvania at Dickinson, John H E R T E L is studying at the U. of Minnesota, and Jim S E A Y is at the U. of

Florida. Butch has been keeping in touch with people in other parts of the country.

Rick GURNON has his wings and is stationed in Norfolk. Lou GOEN finished advanced training at Corpus Christi and is hoping for orders to the west coast in March. Mike W A D E and Paul BORER reported to their first sub at Charleston in January, only to immediately begin a T A D assignment at Cape Kennedy. Paul F O W L ER and Jimmy J O H N S O N finished Nuclear Power School in February after completing their Master's degree in nuclear engineering at U. of Virginia last fall.

Butch recently saw Bob A T W E L L at Treasure Island. Bob is in a destroyer out of Long Beach. Doug BOND is also in Long Beach with the mine force, along with Chuck RINGER who is aboard the E M BATTLE (MSO) which will soon be decommissioned. Carl KLINGELBERGER is aboard the ENDURANCE, and Bob MACKEY recently received his wings out of Beeville.

Lael PAULSON wrote a great new year's log entry which was recently printed in the Navy Times. Unfortunately, reprinting it would fill half this page, so please look for Lael's poetry on page 18 of the 9 February issue of the Navy Times.

Last June I received a letter from the Alumni Association requesting sponsors for Company Wardrooms for this academic year at the Academy. I was about to leave for the Med, so I turned this over to Jeff SCHOTT. The following letter was sent to the class last October, but was delayed in reaching me because of the error in my mailing address. Ed Nocon represented the 11th Company when he wrote to our Class: "We acknowledge the receipt of $600.00 assigned to the 11th Company wardroom from the Class of '70. Part of the money is now being used to renovate the wardroom; the rest will be left in the 11th Company wardroom fund for future classes.

"From the 11th Company, we thank your class for its sponsorship."

Another business matter which is still being resolved is routing of Lucky Bags to their correct addresses. Last year I received about 30 letters from class members who had not yet received their Lucky Bags. In June I took leave and investigated the situation. I found that extra volumes were available and that many had been returned because of outdated and incorrect mailing labels. Using the new addresses mailed to me. Lucky Bags were routed to their owners. However, since I have left I have received more letters saying that many Lucky Bags have still not reached their owners. By the time this article is printed I hope to be working on a final solution. In order to help me, I again request that anyone who has still not received a Lucky Bag will please send their most recent address and any expected changes to me as soon as possible.

I apologize to all of you who are still waiting to receive the yearbook.

I am eagerly awaiting notification from BUPERS that I am promoted to Lt.(jg).

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is actually above average. On 23 February Judy and I became parents with the birth of Jeanie. Six minutes later little brother Peter arrived. All members of the family of four are doing fine.

Pres: Ens. Michael E. McCuddin, USN Sec'y, Theodore A. Hermeling, Jr., USN 151 Surfway, Apt. 45 Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 41

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS In the interest of timely chapter reporting, chapter secretaries are requested to forward their material with as little delay as possible. Copy received after the 15th of the month misses the issue then i preparation and may not reach the reader until two months or more later.

AKRON-CANTON Mr. E. L. Coed 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E. Massillon, OH 44646

ALBUQUERQUE Mr. Manuel P. Sanchez 1805 Lafayette Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106

ATLANTA Capt. J . H. S. Johnson, USN (Ret.) 7382 Peachtree, Dunwoody Rd., N.E. Atlanta, GA 30328

ANNAPOLIS Lt. David C. Wynne, USN 4 C Sellers Rd., Arundel Estates Annapolis, MD 21402

BALTIMORE Mr. W. Beverly Bristor 600 Hastings Rd. Towson, MO 21204

BOSTON Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

The Boston chapter met at the Officers' Club at the Naval War College in Newport on 26 February. VAdm. Benedict J. Semmes, Jr. '34, President of the War College, was the guest speaker. He and his Staff presented a V I P briefing on the world situation.

On Tuesday, 14 March, the Boston chapter had a luncheon meeting at the Officers' Club, Charlestown Naval Shipyard. Guest speaker was RAdm. Joseph C Wylie, Commandant First Naval District. A graduate of the class of 1932, RAdm. Wylie is the author of Military Strategy: A General Theory of Power Control.

BREMERTON LCdr. Warren A. Chase, USN (Ret.) 553 Juniper Bremerton, WA 98310

BUFFALO Mr. William Clesia 81 Hilton Dr. Kenmore, NY 14217

CARACAS M a j . Angelo Fernandez, USMC USNAVSEC, U5MILGP c/o U. S. Embassy APO, New York 09893

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CHICAGO Mr. James W. Glllman 316 Sheridan St. Forest Park, IL 60466

Stouffers Restaurant was the scene of our second Chicago "Loop" meeting of the year on 17 February 1972. After hitting the membership board for donations the past few months we gave everyone a chance to recoup by inviting Dr. Berwyl W. Sprinkel, internationally known economist with the Harris Trust Company in Chicago. His talk on money left no one short-changed.

Those attending were: Dave Goldenson '25, Charles S. Silsbee '25, Red Morse '29, W. C Croft '40, W. D. Calhoun '43, John J. Bailey, Jr. '44, Bob McCarthy '45, Walt Rose '45, Douglas J. Nankervis '46, E. John Ballje '47, Dick Brown '47, Humphrey L. Laitner '47, Bruce J. Oliver '47, Frank Thienpont '47, Jack Oberrieder '48, Mike Berngard '49, John A. Sivright '50, James B. Vosseller '50, Ray Anderson '55, James W. Gillman '56, John C Vance '59, and James T. Giericki '69.

The 10 March meeting at the Armory was most interesting. Clint Johnson '60, a Delta Airlines pilot, enlightened us on the life of an airlines pilot and was most timely in view of the hi-jackings in our daily news. We are sorry to lose Clint as he moved to Florida in April, but wish him success.

COLUMBUS Lt. Derrell B. Hauser, USNR 1389 Crestwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43227

CONNECTICUT Lt. Jay N. Whiting, USN Curiosity Ln. Essex, CT 06426

CORONADO Mr. William H. Krumrei 5561 Fontaine St. San Diego, CA 92120

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

HOUSTON Col. William E. Ford, USMC (Ret.) 3600 Montrose Blvd.

Houston, TX 77006

CENTRAL FLORIDA Mr. David N. Inbusch P. 0 . Box 145 Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

CHARLESTON, S. C. Lt. C. G. Mendenhall, I I I , USN 21 Archdale St. Charleston, SC 29401

CINCINNATI Mr. Robert E. Reid 102 Burns Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215

CLEVELAND Mr. John E. Hollis 2396 Demington Or. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

COLORADO Mr. Ernest B. Granville 5245 E. Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80222

COLUMBIA Contact: RAdm. Wm. L. Anderson, USN (Ret.) Rt. 1 , Box44C Chapin, SC 29036 Inactive

Capt. L. N. Smith, USN (Ret.) 6304 Briar Rose Drive Houston, TX 77006

HUNTSVILLE Cdr. Russell Croft, USN (Ret.) 8008 Allison Dr., S.E. Huntsville, AL 35802

INDIANAPOLIS LCdr. C. W. Ullrich, USN (Ret.) 3314 Prague Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46227

JACKSONVILLE Mr. Richard K. Gaines, Jr. P. 0 . Box 2 1 , Ortega Station Jacksonville, FL 32210

KANSAS CITY Mr. R. Paul McNergney 3806 East 104th St. Kaasas City, MO 64137

KITTYHAWK Mr. J . W. Gallagher 294 Cherry Dr. Centervllle, OH 45459

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LOS ANGELES Cdr. Robert R. Neely, Jr. 5501 Shorevlew Drive Palos Verdes, CA 90274

LOUISVILLE Mr. Floyd W. Ratliff Box 544, 2805 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY 40206

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

The February meeting of the Milwaukee chapter was held on 10 March at the Cudworth Post of the American Legion, and the following were in attendance: Bob Osmon '60, Jon Graf '60, Barney and Ceata Thielges '43, Skeet and Mike Eaton '44, John and Gladys Illingworth '47, Mark and Geraldine Camp '46, John and Joy Camp '49, Gene and Brynhild Kishel '60, Bill and Elizabeth Hanson '47, Denny and Patti Joyce '61, Bill and Margaret Erwin '46, Ted and Susie Cheney '58, and Bob and Connie Kanive '66.

The May meeting for the Milwaukee chapter will be our Navy Day Program at St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wi. Those who are interested in this program should contact chapter president Jon Graf or secretary Ted Cheney.

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, RI 02840

The Newport chapter held its regular monthly meeting on 29 February 1972 at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: Capt. R. E. Baker, MC, Capt. G. Bogart, G. H. Bowdey '07, Capt.

C W. Bunting, Mr. J. P. Carney, C O. Cook '31, Col. R. S. Day, USA, R. Dees '17, LGen. W. P. Ennis, USA, Capt. R. S. Guy, BGen. L. C Heartz, USA, H. B. Heneberger '25, E. B. Henry, Jr. '39, K. Hewitt '07, J. T. Lay '13, R. A. Maynard '30, Col. F. Bates, USA, J. W. McCoy '39, S. C O'Rourke '39, J. A. Rauth '61, Capt. C C Roberts, Capt. H. F. Rommel, Col. M. C Shattuck, USA, P. C Staley '33, L. Taylor '35, W. C. Thayer '47, L .F. Welch '06, L. D. Yarger '54, T. A. Brown '35.

Capt. J. J. O'Connor, (ChC) USN, Force Chaplain, Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet, spoke to the chapter on "Project Awareness," a Force program initiated by the Force Commander. The Proje(;t is designed with two main objectives in mind, Orientation and Personal Development.

By means of inexpensive closed circuit television now available, the crews are made aware of the work and the problems of the various departments so that they can work MAY,

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better towards the common goal. The deck seamen can see the black gang lighting off the boilers and the signalmen can visualize the problems of the storekeepers. Video tapes are also being used in training of various divisions by means of playbacks to show vividly how an evolution can be improved. The initial work in this orientation training effort indicates considerable progress in developing the true esprit de corps so necessary for the eflicient operation of the ships, according to Chaplain O'Connor.

The Force has also established a Personnel Department Center for the men while in port. There, with the use of extensive audio-visual aids, individuals or groups can obtain the best advice available on a wide range of subjects. The objective is to fit the program to the individual needs, not to what someone else thinks the individual needs to know.

Project Awareness is just getting off the ground. Chaplain O'Connor said, but it holds promise of improving communications among all hands and awareness of personnel as individuals with individual problems instead of impersonal groups.

The animated discussion which followed the Chaplain's talk indicated the appreciation of all hands.

NEW YORK Mr. Anthony M. Marks Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co. 1001 Franklin Ave. Garden City, NY 11530

PITTSBURGH Mr. David P. Shapland 764 Vanderbilt Dr. Monroevile, PA 15146

The officers for this year for the Pittsburgh chapter are: Thomas E. Sollars '63 —President, William C Richardson '41— Vice-President, David P. Shapland '66— Secretary, and Thomas F. Clark, Jr. '66— Treasurer. Monthly meetings are held at 1200 hours on the first Friday of the month in the Pub Restaurant in the Monroeville Mall.

At present, there are three functions planned for the rest of the year: 15 J u l y alumni family picnic, 9 Sept.—alumni barbecue and square dance and 2 Dec.—ArmyNavy game TV party with USMA alumni (Beat Army!).

Any alumni in the area interested in joining the Pittsburgh chapter, please contact the Secretary.

RICHMOND Mr. C. F. Wortham 3008 Seminary Ave. Richmond, VA 13127

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

NORTH TEXAS Mr. Frank Liberate 3311 Woodford Dr. Arlington, TX 76013

The North Texas chapter had its February meeting on the 24th at a Holiday Inn in Dallas. This was mostly a social meeting, but we did get a current recruiting report from Jim Walsh. Also, new officers were elected as follows : President—Joe Barton; Vice President—Johnny Martin; Sec.-Treas.

—Frank Liberato.

Attending were: Floyd Avey '46, Joe Barton '45, Ron Boyd '63, Bill Dickey '34, Ray Garfield '66, Bill Gold '58, George Goodwin '48B, Bill Hainer '21, Dan Hennessy '63, Frank Liberato '51, Tim Mahoney '49, Johnny Martin '59, Jay McKie '47, Mendy Mendenhall '39, Joe Moore '45, Bill Morrow '4.5, Preston Peak '46, Jerry Peddicord '42, Wiley Sanders '54, Nick Sim '63, W. P. Stone '24, Gary Thompson '57, and Jim Walsh, honorary member.

OKLAHOA^A 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

PENINSULA Cdr. Allen McDonald Dame, USN (Ret.) 387 South Gordon Way Los Altos, CA 94022

PHILADELPHIA Lt. John P. Santucci, USNR 112 Haines Mill Rd. Oelran, NJ 08075

ST. PETERSBURG RAdm. M. P. Russillo, USN (Ret.) 16016 4th St. E. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

SAN FRANCISCO Mr. Charles W. Butler 360 Marion Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941

Sixty-seven of the faithful from the combined San Francisco and Peninsula chapters turned out the evening of Wednesday, 1 March, to consume a prime rib dinner, par excellence, in the Garden Room of FAdm. Nimitz Club, Treasure Island, and listen to a very interesting talk by Bill Busik '43, Executive Director (National) Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Sam Lief '31, president of the Peninsula chapter, headed a contingent from that area.

It was very gratifying to welcome a half dozen or so of active duty alumni from some of the Bay area bases, which indicates that our message from Twelfth Naval District and Western Sea Frontier got through.

Present were VAdms. Ruddock, USN (Ret.) '14 and Denebrink, USN (Ret.) '17. We were glad to have Harold Northcutt '23 and Frenchie Goyette '27 back after they had been hospitalized. John Falge '12 represented the senior class present and Jim Parkins '68 (on active duty), the junior, while '48 was there with the "mostest."

We were grateful to Bill Busik for having come to talk to us about our Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. First of all, he told us about the Alumni House, the damage it sustained from fire and smoke and the work that was done to rehabilitate it, with various things included to make it more functional and responsive to the needs of the Association as well as an administrative headquarters and a home for the 73

alumni. There was good response from the alumni to meet the financial requirements.

Bill tossed in some figures that should make us realize the job with which he is faced in trying to develop a healthy alumni association and promote its growth. So, he needs the help of all the alumni. About 40 percent of those who are members of the local chapters are also members of the national body. Forty-five percent of the alumni receive Shipmate. "There is a 12 percent response to the appeal for funds to support the Naval Academy Alumni Association's annual appeal for Funds. It costs $50,000 annually to publish Shipmate and the Register of Alumni. This is not entirely met by advertising and subscriptions, leaving a deficit.

Bill spoke of the annual Foreign Affairs Conference, which has won national recognition and is sponsored by the Alumni Association to the tune of $11,000.00. He then clarified the function of the two alumni fundraising organizations. The function of the Naval Academy Memorial Fund is to help meet the needs of the Academy by supplementing the funds that are appropriated by Congress, amounting to more than 80 million dollars in 10 years. These funds provided for such buildings as the magnificent new Michelson and Chauvenet Halls, complete renovation of Sampson Hall, a new utilities and public works complex, new laundry and dry-cleaning plant, improvements in the Field House and multi-purpose gymnasium, as well as many improvements in Bancroft Hall. The next major additions to the physical plant will be the Nimitz Library and Auditorium and the new engineering center.

The Master Plan was made possible by appropriated funds that takes care of the physical needs, but leaves no appropriated funds available for a recreational facilities program during the 1970's. Our Alumni Association has undertaken to meet this need through a fund-raising drive. Bill pointed out how extremely important it is to be able to show by tangible evidence that all the alumni are whole-heartedly supporting the Naval Academy Memorial Fund in order to obtain assistance from various Foundations.

The need for the Recreational Facilities Program is very great, as we should know when we look back to with what we were faced when we dragged or had our parents come down. That at a time when the Regiment or Brigade was only perhaps 50 to 70 percent of what it is today. This program

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will provide a swimming-pool complex, a sailing center and a Midshipman Activity Center, similar to the "Student Unions" in many universities, where a Midshipman could meet and entertain his drag and parents in pleasant surroundings.

The Naval Academy Foundation has to do with the procurement of qualified students for entrance to the Academy by guiding them in obtaining appointments and rneeting entrance requirements. When additional prep schooling is needed, financial assistance is provided, as required, in the form of scholarships or grants. The Blue and Gold Program and the Bird Dogs are closely identified with the Foundation. The effectiveness of their work is indicated by the fact that the Naval Academy now has the largest number of applications for admission in its history and heavily exceeds the other service academies.

Bill gave us something big to cheer about with the news that the winter sports was almost ALL NAVY and, as far as Army was concerned, we left them only one win— rifle.

There are some who feel that our meetings are "aimless"—"no mission"—"no goal"— "no project." Certainly Bill Busik has given us the answer! Let's all take on a project— join the local chapter, pay up our dues (if we haven't), attend the dinner meetings, join the National Association and support the Memorial Fund and the Foundation! There is no alumnus that cannot give something— no matter how small or how large and, many of us, some of our time. Let's light off all boilers and become involved. The Naval Academy is the cradle of the Navy. All that we are—whatever our success, or what we hope it to be, afloat or ashore, or in civilian life—it all began there on the shore of the Severn. Can we do less than to give a hand?

SANTA BARBARA Capt. E. E. Roth, USN (Ret.) 424 Pimiento Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93103

SEATTLE Capt. John R. Middleton, Jr., USN (Ret.) 1637 77th Ave., N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004

Our March meeting was held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, 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, Strohacker '24, Towner '24, Elliott '26, Ferrall '27, Graybill '27, Walker '27, Thompson '28, Browne '30, Krick '30, Stevens '30, Colley '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.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Capt. R. J . Badger, USN (Ret.) 926 S. 26th St. Arlington, VA 22202

Gen. Robert Cushman, Commandant of the Marine Corps, class of '35, spoke to the D. C chapter alumni at 15 March meeting.

Class of '05 was senior, '57 junior and the General's class of '35 had the largest number in attendance.

Bob amplified the remarks of the CNO at our last meeting explaining how the Marine Corps fits into naval strategy and capability by the projecting forward of our naval strength and the ability to be used ashore as well as assistance with control of the sea lanes. He noted the dampening effect in any crisis of a force deployed and ready for combat. He stressed the Navy's provision of a wide range of alternatives for the President and the need for small mobile forces of regimental size with sea-based logistic support and command and control.

Increased development effort is being directed toward these small forces while at the same time not neglecting the requirement for deployment of larger forces. The Commandant had high praise for the new amphibious vehicles and the vertical lift helicopter but deplored the insufficiency of amphibious ships and naval gun fire support.

He brought resounding applause from the audience by stating that it was his intention to maintain the standards of appearance that Marines have always had, their professionalism and orientation to combat. He believes the Marine Corps is in good shape and it is not necessary with present size to change any of these traditional standards.

WILMINGTON Mr. Russell S. Davis, Jr. Box 27 D, R.D. # 2 Hockessin, DE 19707

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LAST CALL ATHERTON, HARRY SHELDON (CDR USN RET '33), 2 7 M a y 1 9 7 1 , G r e e n s b o r o , NC CHAMBERS, GEORGE MITCHELL (RADM USN RET ' 3 0 ) , 1 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , W i n d s o r , CT C U N N I N G H A M , EDMUND A N T H O N Y (CDR USN RET ' 2 4 ) , 17 February 1 9 7 2 , Baltimore, M D DREANY, HARRY HAYES (LCDR USN RET ' 3 2 ) , 2 0 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , W a s h i n g t o n , DC FLANDERS, MALCOLM BROOKS ' 2 8 , 19 Febr u a r y 1 9 7 2 , Boston, M A FRORATH, JOSEPH W I L L A M (CAPT USN RET '38), 2 6 July 1 9 7 2 , K a n e o h e , H I GRAYSON, ROBERT HOUSTON (CAPT USN RET ' 1 3 ) , 2 2 February 1 9 7 2 , S a r a s o t a , FL GREEN, CLARK LAWRENCE (RADM USN RET '21), 2 4 February 1 9 7 2 , San Francisco, CA GUTHRIE, W I L L I A M LOWRY (CAPT USN RET '34), 14 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , San D i e g o , CA H A M P T O N , ISAIAH M A R T I N (CAPT USN RET '34), 11 February 1 9 7 2 , Boston, M A HART, W I L L I A M JACKSON (CDR USN RET '14), 2 1 J a n u a r y 1 9 7 2 , Buena P a r k , CA HATCH, BROOKE HENRY (MAJ USMC RET '34), 19 J a n u a r y 1 9 7 2 , H o m e s t e a d , FL HOWETH, L I N W O O D SYLVESTER (CAPT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 2 8 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , Easton, M D

Navy Yard for a year. He returned to sea in the USS PROMETHEUS and served consecutively in the USS WYOMING and U S S

CHARLESTON until August 1918. He then served as an instructor at the Naval Academy until June 1920.

Como. Heim took command of the newlycommissioned USS SIMPSON in November 1920 and then transferred to command of the USS MACLEISH. He took command of the U S S HULL in June 1923 and received a Letter of Commendation from President Coolidge.

After another three-year tour at the Naval Academy he took command of the U S S RizEL and he was also Commander, Mine Detachment, Asiatic Fleet. He was thus engaged in patrol of the Yangtze River and other Chinese waters during the Nationalist Revolution. From October 1928 to June 1930 he was on duty at the Naval Observatory.

The following year he completed the senior course at the Naval War College.

Como. Heim was XO of the USS CINCINNATI for two years before attending the Army Industrial College. After a tour in the Office of the CNO he assumed command of the U S S RICHMOND. From June 1937 to September 1939 he was Director, Naval Reserve, Third Naval District. After a year as COMDESRON 30 he transferred to COM DESRON 33.

ROCKEY, WALTER WELLINGTON (CAPT USN RET ' 2 2 ) , 2 2 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , San D i e g o , CA

In December 1940 he was appointed District Port Director, 11th Naval District, San Diego. Two years later he became Commander, NOB, San Pedro, Ca. In June 1944 his title was changed to Commander, NOB, Terminal Island. Como. Heim supervised the growth of Terminal Island from a recreation center to a major W W I I installation. He directed construction of the $100 million facility. For outstanding service in that capacity he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

Como. Heim retired 1 November 1946.

The next year Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal approved a campaign by Long Beach civic and government leaders to name the Terminal Island bridge the "Commodore Schuyler F. Heim Bridge." Como. Heim had been instrumental in obtaining the $10 million appropriation to build the bridge and freeway complex.

There are no survivors.

SIMA, FREDERICK FRANK (RADM USN RET '25), 2 1 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , P a l m Springs, CA

ELMER DeLOSS LANGWORTHY ' 1 0

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LANGWORTHY, ELMER DELOSS (LCDR USN RET ' 1 0 ) , 6 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , A n n a p o l i s , M D McWILLIAMS, JAMES HALL ' 2 1 , 12 1972, H i g h l a n d Lakes, NJ

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MORRIS, FRED, JR. ' 2 1 , 11 June 1 9 5 2 , Col u m b i a , SC PEIRCE, CHRISTOPHER DUDLEY (COL USA RET ' 1 0 ) , 6 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , San A n t o n i o , TX RAUGH, JAMES PLUMMER ' 2 6 , 3 0 S e p t e m ber 1 9 7 1 , A l t o o n a , PA READ, OLIVER MIDDLETON, JR. ( V A D M USN RET ' 1 1 ) , 14 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Hyannis, M A RITTER, HAROLD H O F M A N N (CAPT USN RET '07), 15 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , C o r o n a d o , CA

STALEY, J O H N BRIDGEFORD (CDR USNR RET '08), 13 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Portsmouth, N H THOMAS, COLIN JAMES 1972, R u x t o n , M D

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THOMAS, RICHARD LEE ( 2 / L T USAFR ' 7 0 ) , 2 4 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , Reese AFB, TX TODD, C H A P M A N COLEMAN, R. (CAPT USN RET ' 1 3 ) , 13 M a r c h 1 9 7 2 , Rockville, M D WELLS, ROBERT DOLENGA (LCDR USN ' 5 8 ) , 12 F e b r u a r y 1 9 7 2 , G e r r a r d s Cross, Bucks, England WHITTEMORE, ALBERT BURTON (MAJ USAF '53), 2 9 August 1 9 7 1 , P a s a d e n a , CA SCHUYLER FRANKLIN HEIM ' 0 7

Como. Schuyler Franklin Heim, U S N (Ret.), died 2 February in Riverside, Ca. A native of Plymouth, In., he was a 1907 graduate of the Naval Academy. After six years at sea he reported to the Mare Island M A Y ,

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LCdr. Elmer D. Langworthy, U S N (Ret.), died 6 March in the Annapolis Naval Hospital. Following funeral services in the Naval Academy Chapel he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The Minnesota native was a 1910 graduate of the Naval Academy. During his career he served in the Presidential yacht MAYFLOWER and as White House Aide to President Wilson. In W W I he served in the KROONLAND as Armed Guard Officer and later as Gunnery Officer. He also served as a courier of secret dispatches from the British Prime Minister to the President.

In 1920 he served as personal aide to Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Assistant Secretary of the Navy. During W W I I his main responsibility was Port Director of the Mobile, Al., area. Among his commands were the

USS

TATTNALL,

WATERS

and

GOFF.

While in command of the latter he met the USS MEMPHIS off the Virginia Capes and extended the country's greetings to Col.

Charles Lindbergh, who was returning home after his historic solo flight to Europe. H e retired on 30 June 1931.

After retirement he worked in the stock market for many years.

Surviving are his widow, Mildred, 1015 Norman Dr., Apt. 207, Annapolis, MD 21403; a son, Theodore F. Langworthy '61 of Houston, T x . ; and one granddaughter, Shannon Marie.

ROBERT HOUSTON GRAYSON ' 1 3

Capt. Robert H. Grayson, U S N (Ret.), died 22 February in Sarasota, Fl. Funeral services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel on 28 February with burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Selma, Al., he attended Louisiana State University before graduating from the Naval Academy in 1913. For the first seven years of his naval career he served at sea in battleships, gunboats and destroyers. Two tours in the Office of Naval Intelligence were interspersed with Staff duty with Commander in Chief, Asiatic Station in the USS

PECOS.

From 1928 to 1930 Capt. Grayson returned to Asiatic Station Staff duty. The next year he was assigned to the Newport Training Station. Following three years in cruisers in the U.S. Fleet, he was assigned to Headquarters, 11th Naval District. In 1937 he began another year with the U.S. Fleet. From 1939 to 1944 he was again assigned to the Newport Training Station.

Capt. Grayson next spent a year in Pearl Harbor and Guam with Amphibious Forces, Pacific. In 1945 he commenced Staff duty with the Seventh and later First Naval Districts. He retired 1 January 1947.

Among his survivors is his widow, Marguerite, 4317 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, Sarasota, F L 33581; two daughters, Mrs. Peter G. Powell and Mrs. Francis C Cady; and seven grandchildren.

CHAPMAN COLEMAN TODD, JR. ' 1 3

Capt. Thomas C Todd, Jr., U S N (Ret.), died of a heart attack at his home in Rockville, Md., on 13 March. Following services at the Ft. Myer Chapel, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in New York City, he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1913. After seven years at sea he reported to the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, N. Y., as Assistant Naval Inspector of Ordnance. In June 1923 he had duty in connection with the fitting out of the USS COLORADO and

served with her until July 1926.

Following two years in the Office of the CNO, Capt. Todd was ordered to the USS FLORIDA as Gunnery Officer. Consecutive duty in the USS PUTNAM, HALE and TWIGGS

preceded duty at the Naval Observatory.

From June 1933 to June 1935 he was in the USS PENNSYLVANIA. He then was assigned to the Staff of Commander, 9th Naval District as instructor of Naval Reserves and later as XO, Naval Training Station.

In May 1938 he became COMDESDR' One.

Following a year in the Navy Department, Capt. Todd reported to the Naval War College for instruction. He served on the staff there from June 1942 until August 1946. He retired in December 1946.

Among his survivors is his widow, Ellen, 125 S. Washington St., Rockville, MD 20850; two daughters, Ellen T. White of 75

Chevy Chase, Md., and Elizabeth T. Taylor of Simsbury, Ct.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

W I L L I A M JACKSON HART, JR. ' 1 4

Cdr. William J. Hart, Jr., U S N (Ret.), died 21 January 1972 in Buena Park, Ca., after a long illness. Following services and cremation he was interred at the Pasadena Mausoleum.

A native of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., he graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1914.

H e served in U S S

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BURLINGAME prior to attending the submarine school at New London after which he served in several submarines, commanding USS K-3, M-1 and 0-9. Following duty as inspector of aircraft at the Curtiss and Glenn Martin plants he saw duty as Repair Officer, USS ARGONNE and later as Chief Engineer and Navigator, USS PENSACOLA. He initially retired in 1935 after a tour of duty as Recruiting Officer, Salt Lake City, Ut.

returned to the LANGLEY as Air Officer in November 1926.

Adm. Davison served again as an instructor at NAS, Pensacola from June 1927 to April 1928. Following two years in the Office of the CNO he was assigned to the USS SARATOGA. In June 1933 he became XO, Fleet Air Base, Coco Solo, Canal Zone. He joined the U S S LEXINGTON as her Navigator in 1935. The next year he transferred as XO, U S S WRIGHT. In June 1937 he was assigned to the Bureau of Aeronautics. He had various staff duty from June 1939 to June 1941.

From that time until May 1942 Adm. Davison headed the Plans Division, Bureau of Aeronautics. He then became Assistant Chief of BuAer. From November 1943 to April 1945 he was at sea in command of a Carrier Air Support Group and the next two years commanded a Task Group. For his services in these commands, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Service Medal and a Gold Star in lieu of a second DSM. He became Chief, Air Operational Training Command, Jacksonville, Fl., in April 1945. In May 1946 he took over as Commandant, Seventh Naval District, Jacksonville. He retired 1 July 1948.

Survivors include his son, Cdr. David D. Davison, U S N '52; and his daughter, Jane Davison Morrison, whose husband is in the Royal Air Force.

THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN CLARK WALKER ' 1 8

William Jackson Hart, Jr. '14

Recalled to active duty in 1940, he served as CO Section Base, Kahului, Maui and Captain of that Port. He then took command of CUB 15 and later became Operations Officer, Naval Base, Okinawa. Cdr. Hart returned to the retired list and to his home in Altadena, Ca., in December 1945 where he spent the greater part of his declining years.

Survivors include his widow. Hazel, of 8720 Valley View Ave., Apt. C-2, Buena Park, CA 90620; a son LCdr. William J. Ill, USN (Ret.), of La Palma, Ca., and two grandchildren.

RALPH EUGENE D A V I S O N ' 1 6

VAdm. Ralph Eugene Davison, U S N (Ret.), died IS February in Pensacola, Fl. Following funeral services in Christ Episcopal Church, he was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery.

A native of St. Louis, Mo., he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1916. After a year in the USS OKLAHOMA, he completed flight training and was ordered to N A S , Hampton Roads, Va., for duty with the Atlantic Fleet, Torpedo Plane Division. He later had duty with that Division and participated in the bombing of the ex-German ships FRANKFURT and OSTFIESLAND.

From September 1921 to December 1923 he was an instructor at NAS, Pensacola.

Early in 1924 he was designated the Navy's Representative with Capt. Roald Amundsen for the later-abandoned Polar Flight Expedition. From November 1924 until September 1926 he served in the U S S LANGLEY. He

then took command of Scouting Squadron Two, Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet, and 76

Capt. Theodore F. C Walker, U S N (Ret.), died 30 November 1971 in Doctor's Hospital, Sarasota, Fl. Commitment services were conducted at the Sarasota Memorial Park on 3 December. The burial was attended by his widow, stepdaughter and many friends.

Capt. Walker was born 31 May 1894 in Berlin, Md. After completing secondary school in Camden, N. J., in 1914, he entered the Academy and was graduated with the class of 1918 on 29 June 1917. After commissioning he served at sea during and after W W I followed by a brief assignment at the Academy which was terminated by his resigsation in July 1925.

He then served as secretary-treasurer of the Dunlop Tire and Rubber Co. Division in Buffalo. He next moved to NYC and worked for Charles D. Barney & Co., after which he spent some time on the staff of the Magazine of Wall Street. He then became a free-lance financial writer and counselor.

Early in 1941 Capt. Walker volunteered for a naval commission and was ordered to duty as a lieutenant commander. His W W I I service was primarily in and around New York City. In late 1947 he was examined by a retiring board and was put on the retired list as a Captain, USNR, 1 July 1949.

Because of his ill health he and his wife moved to Sarasota, Fl., soon thereafter.

Cancer of the spine was diagnosed in 1964.

Then he and his wife moved to a nursing home.

Capt. Walker is survived by his widow, Betty, Wilhelm's Nursing Home, 1507 S. Tuttle St., Sarasota, F L 33580; by his stepdaughter, Mrs. Walter W. Wainio of Princeton, N. J.; by a brother; and two sisters.

in St. Andrew's Chapel of the Naval Academy. Burial was private.

A native of Chicago, he was a member of the Naval Academy class of 1920. For nine years after graduation he served at sea. In September 1928 he returned to the Naval Academy as an instructor in the Department of English and History. Three years later he went back to sea as Assistant Gunnery Officer in the U S S DETROIT. Capt. DeWeese was again assigned to the Academy's Department of English and History in June 1934. Additionally he served as Curator of the U S N A Museum. From May 1937 to August 1939 he was in command of the U S S POPE. Following a twoyear tour in the Navy Department he became XO of the U S S SAVANNAH.

In September 1942 he was sent to the NOB in Trinidad as Port Director. He was assigned Executive Officer, USNTC, Sampson, N. Y., in May 1944. Capt. DeWeese took command of the U S S ARKANSAS in August 1945. In that assignment he commanded the task group containing the battleship and crusier target vessels during Operation Crossroads at Bikini in 1946. The ARKANSAS was the first battleship to be sunk by an atomic bomb. He was ordered to Headquarters, Third Naval District, in September 1946. He retired 30 June 1949.

Capt. DeWeese was recalled to active duty 1 January 1950. H e served until his final retirement, 1 July 1963, as Director of the Naval Academy Museum.

He is survived by his widow, Catherine, 219 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401; and a sister, Mrs. Stanley Wehen of San Francisco.

ANDRE VICTOR CHERBONNIER ' 2 1

LCol. Andre Victor Cherbonnier, USN ( R e t ) , died 19 November 1971 in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Funeral services were held in St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown, Md. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Easton, Md., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1921. He served in the Marine Corps for seven years and resigned in October 1928. He worked for a while as Industrial Relations Officer, New York Port of Embarkation. He then attended George Washington University Law School and received his law degree. For many years he was managing partner of Satterlee, Brown, Cherbonnier & Dickerson.

During W W I I he was on active duty in the Army in the Transportation Corps from 1943 to 1945. His final retirement date from the Army was 1 January 1960.

Col. Cherbonnier was a member of the University Club in New York City, the Army-Navy Club and Country Club and St. Mary's River Yacht Club.

Surviving is his widow, Helen, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.

COLIN JAMES THOMAS ' 2 1

Mr. Colin James Thomas died at his Ruxton, Md., home on 24 January. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Ruxton.

Born in Victor, Co., he was a member of the class of 1921 at the Naval Academy. He resigned upon graduation. Mr. Thomas worked as an investment counselor for several years in Jersey City, N. J., and later owned a construction company in WilmingWADE DeWEESE ' 2 0 ton, De. Before retiring to Ruxton he was Capt. Wade De Weese, U S N (Ret.), died owner and president of the Greenspring 28 January in the Annapolis Naval Hospi- Trout Hatchery in western Pennsylvania for tal. Memorial services were held on the 31st more than 15 years.

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Mr. Thomas was a member of the Squadron A in New York, the Greenspring Valley Hunt Club and the Bachelor's Cotillon. He was an ardent gardener and rose enthusiast and was a member of several horticultural societies. A conservationist, he was involved in environmental issues in Pennsylvania and in Ruxton.

Surviving are his widow, Eleanor, 7512 Club Rd., Ruxton, MD 21204; a son, Colin Jr. of Staunton, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Addison Hills of Baltimore; and three grandchildren.

WALTER WELLINGTON ROCKEY '22

Capt. Walter W. Rockey, U S N (Ret.), died 22 February in San Diego, Ca. Funeral services were held on the 26th in the La Jolla Congregational Church. Burial followed in El Camino Memorial Park.

Born in Shepherdstown, W. V., he attended (jettysburg College in Pennsylvania prior to entering the Naval Academy. At the Academy he was a member of the varsity tennis team. After graduation he served in various auxiliary ships until 1925 when he was ordered to destroyer duty with the Atlantic Fleet. He was then transferred to a European destroyer squadron until 1927.

Capt. Rockey served in the U S S UTAH until the end of 1928. During this time the UTAH carried President-elect Herbert Hoover to South America on a good will tour for furtherance of Pan-American relations. From 1932 to 1935 he served in cruisers and destroyers of the Asiatic Fleet.

At the outbreak of W W I I he was ordered to NTS, San Diego as Commanding Officer of the Service School Command. There he had the responsibility of training thousands of wartime volunteers. In the summer of 1943 he was ordered to the Merchant Marine Transport JOSIAH P. W H I T N E Y on the Staff

of Adm. Francis W. Rockwell. He served as Liaison Officer for the assault against the Japanese stronghold at Kiska.

In early 1944 Capt. Rockey assumed command of the U S S LANIER. "That summer he was relieved of command due to illness and was hospitalized for several months. He returned to duty in early 1945, once again at the San Diego Naval Training Station.

In February 1946 he was assigned Officer Distribution Officer on the Staff of the Commandant, 11th Naval District. He retired 1 January 1947.

After retirement he entered the real estate business. He was a past president of the La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association.

He founded the La Jolla Lamplighters and was president of the La Jolla Kiwanis Club in 1954. He was a Life Member of the La Jolla Elementary School P T A and a member of the La Jolla High School P T A .

Capt. Rockey is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, 7450 High Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037; two daughters; and two brothers.

HARRY TAYLOR CHASE '23

Capt. Harry Taylor Chase, U S N (Ret.), died 31 December 1971 in Coronado, Ca. Funeral services were held on 4 January in the NAS, Whidbey Island Chapel. Burial with full military honors was in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Born in Newport, R. I., he was the son of RAdm. Jay V. Chase '90 and the grandson of RAdm. Henry C Taylor, class of 1864. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1923 he had various sea duty until assigned to submarine instruction. Upon completion of that training in 1928 he attended Postgraduate School at Annapolis MAY,

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and then Columbia University. He received an MS degree in electrical engineering from the latter in 1930.

Also prior to W W I I Capt. Chase had shore duty as Assistant Inspector of Naval Material at Pittsburgh, Pa., and at the New York Navy Yard. At the outbreak of W W I I he was serving as XO of the USS BEAVER. He assumed command of that submarine tender in November 1942. From June 1943 until the summer of 1944 he served consecutively as Commander, Destroyer Escort Divisions 6 and 12. The following year he was Commander of a Task Group of the Atlantic Fleet. He received the Legion of Merit for services in that capacity.

In May 1945 Capt. Chase was ordered to the Bureau of Ships as Officer in Charge of the Navigational Equipment Section. He then served as Administration Officer of the San Francisco Navy Yard. From March 1950 to September 1952 he was Supervisor Inspector of Material, New York. Following duty at Headquarters, 11th Naval District, he was assigned Senior Member of the West Coast Board of Inspection and Survey in San Diego. His retirement date was 1 July 1954.

Capt. Chase is survived by his widow, Helen, P. O. Box 63, Oak Harbor, W A 98277; two sons; a daughter; two grandchildren; a brother; and two sisters, including Mrs. Rex Caldwell of Annapolis, the widow of Rex Caldwell '25.

EDMUND ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM '24

Cdr. Edmund Anthony Cunningham, USN (Ret.), died 17 February 1972 at his home in Baltimore, Md. Services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel; burial followed in Arlington National Cemetery.

Division, Officer of Procurement and Material, Navy Dept., San Francisco. For this service he received Secretary Forrestal's Letter of Commendation.

Cdr. Cunningham returned to the Shell Oil Co. in September 1945 as Public Relations Manager, San Francisco. In 1949 he was transferred to the Baltimore office to manage Shell's sales organization in Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas. H e retired after more than 30 years with Shell.

Among his survivors are his widow, Katherine, 213 Taplow Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212; a daughter, Kate Curmingham; and two sons, John and Edmund A. LINWOOD SYLVESTER HOWETH '25

Capt. Linwood S. Howeth, U S N ( R e t ) , died 28 February in Memorial Hospital, Easton, Md. Memorial services were held on 3 March at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Oxford, Md. Graveside services were held in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Hurlock, Md., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1925. During his early career he served in the U S S ARCTIC, PRESTON, LEXINGTON and BILLINGSLEY. He had

shore duty at the Torpedo School in Newport, Edgewood Arsenal and Postgraduate School.

From July 1939 to December 1942 he served at sea in the U S S SALT LAKE CITY

and CLEVELAND. After duty in Washington, D. C , as administrative assistant to the Assistant Chief of Naval Communications, he transferred to Pearl Harbor as Assistant OinC, Fleet Radio Unit, Pacific and OinC, mid-Pacific Network. In September 1944 Capt. Howeth went to Guam for communications duty and staff duty with C I N C P A C AREA.

He returned to Washington in October 1945 as Assistant Chief of Naval Communications. Three years later he became Head of the Operations Branch, Navy Communications Division. In June 1949 he went to New York as Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration and Communications, COM EASTSEAFRON.

The following year he be-

came Head of the Security Branch in the Navy Communications Division and in August 1951 took on additional duty as Assistant Director of Naval Communications. The latter became his sole responsibility from February 1952 until his retirement in July 1955.

After retirement he served as a communications consultant. Capt. Howeth was the author of A History of CommunicationsElectronics in the U. S. Navy, which was Photo by Fabian Bachrach published in 1963, with an introduction by Edmund Anthony Cunningham '24 Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz.

His decorations include the Legion of The Boston native was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1924. Upon gradua- Merit with Gold Star in lieu of a second award and the Navy Unit Commendation. tion he was ordered to the U S S RALEIGH. He is survived by his widow, Evelyn, He was Gunnery Officer in the U S S TULSA during the Nicaraguan Revolution, 1926 to Box 381, Oxford, MD 21654; a brother, Leonard of Dover, De.; and three grand1928. He then commanded the U. S. Naval children.

Forces Ashore at Barro de Rio Grande.

In November 1929 Cdr. Cunningham retired from the Navy on physical disability. JAY ALEXANDER LANE '25 Mr. Jay Alexander Lane died in Boston After graduation from Harvard Business on 12 February of a sudden heart attack.

School in 1931, he joined Shell Oil Company's marketing division on the east coast.

A native of Dadeville, Al., he entered the He held various sales positions until 1935 Naval Academy with the class of 1925. when he transferred to the west coast. There After leaving the Academy in 1922 he rehe occupied positions as local manager, ceived an A.B. from the U. of Alabama in Bakersfield; assistant to General Sales 1925 and an LL.B. from Harvard Law Manager, San Francisco; and Assistant School in 1928. He started practicing law Sales Manager, Sacramento. in the law department of the United Fruit Co. in Boston. He later became a partner He resumed active duty in 1942 and served in the firm of Gaston, Snow, Motley & H o l t as Officer-in-Charge, Industry Cooperation 77

At the outbreak of W W I I he was ordered to duty in the Army under a Reserve commission secured at the U. of Alabama. His wartime service was as Assistant Judge of X I I I Army Corps, Assistant Judge Advocate of Third Service Command and J. A. of 62nd General Depot under the 10th Army in Okinawa. Mr. Lane was relieved from active duty at the end of the war as a lieutenant colonel, JAGD. He returned to the practice of law with his old firm and later formed the firm of Lane and Sharp in Newton, Ma. He served as senior partner there until his death.

Survivors include his widow, Elizabeth, 68 Day St., Newton, MA 02166; two sons.

Jay A. Lane, Jr. of the above address and Robert D. Lane of Summit, N. J.; and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Jones of Winnetka, II. JAMES PLUMMER RAUGH ' 2 6

Mr. James P. Raugh died of cancer on 30 September 1971 in the Altoona (Pa.) Veterans' Hospital.

The Altoona native was a 1926 graduate of the Naval Academy. He resigned from the Navy in October 1928 and became associated with General Refractories Co. in Philadelphia. He was also assigned to the Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cleveland offices of that company. He became General Works Manager and also held various other executive positions.

Mr. Raugh joined the Naval Reserves at the outbreak of W W I I . He had preflight training and later became CO, Navy PreFlight Training School, Chapel Hill, N. C After the war he returned to General Refractories Co. He later joined the H. K. Porter Co., Inc., in Chicago as vice president.

In 1969 he became a consultant for General Refractories Co. He remained there until his illness struck him in February 1970.

Surviving are his widow, Dolly, 2811 11th S t , Altoona, PA 16601; a son, James P. Jr. of Hickory, N. C ; and two granddaughters.

MALCOLM BROOKS FLANDERS ' 2 8

Mr. Malcolm Brooks Flanders died at his home on 19 February 1972. He had suffered a bad night and had called a cab to take him to the hospital for a checkup. As he went out the door of his house, he collapsed. He was taken to the hospital but was dead on arrival. His death was due to complications from emphysema.

Mr. Flanders entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1928, but resigned the following June to return to civilian life. He was active in the insurance business, and was an insurance broker until his retirement.

He was an ardent supporter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association in his native Boston area for many years.

During W W I I , he served as a storekeeper, after graduating from the Storekeepers School, and was released from active duty after 10 months service.

Surviving are his widow, Althea Shattuck, 7 Park Square, Boston, MA 02116; and two daughters, Lorene and Mary Martha.

CARL GUILFORD CHRISTIE ' 2 9

Capt. Carl Guilford Christie, U S N (Ret.), died of a heart condition in the Rolla (Mo.) Hospital on 8 February.

A native of St. Louis, Mo., he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1929. After 78

seven years at sea he returned to the Naval Academy for three-year tour as a Company Officer. From May 1939 to May 1941 he was XO, USS RATHBURNE and then transferred as XO of the USS MORRIS.

In February 1942 Capt. Christie joined the USS SOUTH DAKOTA as Gunnery Officer.

He was ordered to the Bureau of Ships as Head of the Damage Control Section in January 1944. He returned to sea as CO, USS TACONIC in July 1945. Two years later he reported to the Army Chemical Center as Commanding Officer of the Naval Unit.

After completing the course at the Naval War College in June 1950, Capt. Christie went to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as Chief of Staff to the Fleet Training Group. He then was assigned to the Joint Strategic Plans Group of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

In June 1954 he assumed command of the USS BALTIMORE. He later served in the Office of the CNO and as Superintendent of the Naval Observatory. He retired 1 July 1959.

He received a Master's degree in engineering from George Washington University in June 1960. The following year he began teaching at the U. of Missouri at Rolla in the School of Mines and Metallurgy.

Capt. Christie is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Howard Christie, who resides in Atlanta, Ga. GEORGE MITCHELL CHAMBERS ' 3 0

RAdm. George M. Chambers, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack on 1 March at his home in Windsor, Ct. Funeral services were held at the Merwin, Leek & Sheehan Funeral Home in Windsor. Interment with full military honors was in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Born in Grand Rapids, Mi., he was a 1930 graduate of the Naval Academy. After seven years at sea he reported to the Postgraduate School at Annapolis for instruction in naval engineering. In July 1939 he returned to sea as Engineer Officer in the USS

RALEIGH.

After a year at the Naval Training Station, Newport, he reported for duty in connection with the fitting out of the USS HANK and assumed command of her in August 1944. For outstanding service in that command he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and a Gold Star in lieu of the second award, each with Combat "V." He was also awarded the Purple Heart.

In October 1945 Adm. Chambers joined the Staff of Commander San Diego (jroup, 19th Fleet. In September 1946 he became Chief Inspector of that Group and was later assigned to the Long Beach Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet. He reported as Repair Superintendent at the Boston Naval Shipyard in August 1948. Three years later he reported as Head of the Machinery Design Branch, BuShips. In that position he assisted in designing and building the nation's first atomic submarine, the NAUTILUS. In August 1954 he was assigned Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Naval Inspector of Ordnance, New York. He retired 1 December 1955.

From 1956 to 1959 Adm. Chambers served as general manager of Combustion Engineering, Inc., in Windsor. He served on the Industrial Development Commission and the Air and Water Pollution Abatement Commission there. He served on the board of directors of the Hartford Symphony and the Connecticut Opera Assn.

He was also a member of the Wilderness Society and the Smithsonian Assn. of Wash-

ington, D. C ; Connecticut Conservations Assn. of Mystic; and the Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Conservancy Council.

Survivors include his widow, Ruth, 175 White Rock Dr., Windsor, CT 06095; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Ellen (Conner of Hartford; and a brother, John of Long Beach, Ca. HARRY HAYES DREANY ' 3 2

Cdr. Harry Hayes Dreany, U S N R ( R e t ) , died of a heart attack in George Washington Hospital, Washington, D. C Funeral services were in the Ft. Myer Chapel; burial followed in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in La Crosse, Ks., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1932 and entered the Naval Reserves. He first worked for the American-Hawaiian Steamship Co. In 1938 he joined the Jarka Corp. in New York.

At the outbreak of W W I I he went on active duty and served in the USS DENNEBOLA. He had previously applied for a civil service job in the Maritime Commission's Cadet Training Program. That job was offered him and, at the request of the Commission, he was released from active duty to establish a Cadet Training School at New Orleans.

In July 1941 Cdr. Dreany went to Washington, D. C , as Assistant Supervisor in charge of Education and later Senior Assistant Supervisor at the Commission. After Pearl Harbor, all Reserve officers working for the Maritime Commission training program were ordered to active duty and assigned by the Navy to their civilian jobs.

By Presidential Order, merchant marine training was placed under the War Shipping Administration and Adm. E. S. Land. Cdr. Dreany was designated Assistant Commandant of the Maritime Service.

Two years later he requested release from active duty and assumed the rank of captain and later commodore in the U. S. Maritime Service. He resigned from the Maritime Service in 1947.

In January 1948 Cdr. Dreany went to Korea as advisor to the Korean Merchant Marine under the U. S. Military Government. He returned to the States in August of that year to the Foreign Merchant Marine desk at the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Two years later he transferred to the State Department to handle shipping policy for the Mutual Defense Assistance Program.

He later did a survey of the Near and Middle East for the Technical Cooperation Administration of the State Department.

TCA was later put under the auspices of the Executive Office of the President. In 1955 TCA and the Foreign Operations Administration were combined and later their function was known as the International Cooperation Administration and was under the State Department. He served as Chief of the Industrial Procurement Division of TCA for several years.

Surviving are his widow, Stella, 4900 Cherokee Ave., College Park, MD 20740; two sons, Harry and Clarence of College Park; two daughters, Alma A. of College Park and Mrs. Sarah Marvin of California; a sister; and six grandchildren.

W I L L I A M LOWRY GUTHRIE ' 3 4

Capt William L. Guthrie, U S N ( R e t ) , died of cancer in the San Diego Naval Hospital on 14 March.

A native of Lancaster, Pa., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1934. After two years in the USS

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menced flight training and won his wings in 1937. He then joined Torpedo Squadron Six aboard the ENTERPRISE. Following a tour in the USS CINCINNATI he reported to Guam in 1940 as Senior Naval Aviator of the Special Service Squadron.

In June 1942 Capt. Guthrie helped organize the aviation gunnery school in Hollywood, Fl. Following a year in the USS MONTEREY, he transferred as Air Officer to the USS LANGLEY in 1943 and participated

in all Pacific major actions until May 1945.

He next took command of the Naval Auxiliary Air Station at Beeville, Tx. In June 1946 he became the Chief Staff Officer to the Commander Naval Air Bases at Corpus Christi.

Capt. Guthrie returned to sea as XO, USS SiBONEY in 1947. Two years later he reported to the Navy Department, OP-23 and later transferred to OP-5. During the Korean conflict he served as Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Task Force 77. In February 1953 he was assigned to the AEC in the Division of Military Application. He later was District Inspector General, Fourth Naval District. He retired on 1 July 1960.

After retirement he worked in Falls Church, Va., as a member of the technical staff of the Aerospace Sciences Division of Communications and Systems, Inc. Capt. Guthrie had the Legion of Merit with Combat "V," three Bronze Stars, the Navy Commendation Medal and four Navy Unit Commendations.

Among his survivors is his widow, Frances, 17943 Mirasol Dr., San Diego, CA 92128; a son, Lt. Benjamin A. Guthrie, USN; a brother; and a sister.

ISAIAH MARTIN H A M P T O N ' 3 4

Capt. Isaiah M. Hampton, U S N ( R e t ) , died 11 February in Boston, Ma. Mass was offered at St. Joan of Arc Church in Orleans, Ma., and he was buried on the 15th in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Montgomery, Al., he was a 1934 graduate of the Naval Academy. After two years in the USS

TRENTON he had

flight training and was designated naval aviator in 1937. He had consecutive duty in Scouting Squadron 4 1 ; U S S AUGUSTA on the China Station; and as an instructor at NAS, Pensacola until the outbreak of WWII. Following brief courses in the United Kingdom, he was assigned to the Flight Standardization Board in Kansas City in September 1942.

Capt Hampton was assigned to the USS ENTERPRISE as CO, Bombing Squadron Six in April 1943. He received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in that command. He also has the Ribbon for and facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded the ENTERPRISE. In December 1943 he reported as Operations Officer, Eniwetok Atoll, and later became Chief Staff Officer.

For service in that capacity he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and a Letter of Commendation.

From November 1944 to November 1945 he was commander of Carrier Air Group Two. Capt. Hampton became Assistant U. S. Naval Attache, Ottawa, Canada in February 1946. Two years later he joined the USS KEARSARGE as Air Officer. He was Operations Officer of the Fleet Air Detachment, Quonset Point, from June 1949 until March 1951 when he went to the Staff of Commander Naval Air Technical Training Command, Memphis, Tn. In May 1953 he transferred to the staff of Commander Operational Development Force.

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Capt. Hampton assumed command of the USS JUPITER in April 1955. A year later he became Chief of Staff and Aide to COM CARDIV Seven. Following two years on the Staff of Chief, Naval Air Reserve Training, NAS, Glenview, II., he took command of NAS, Glenview. In June 1961 he reported as Supervising Inspector of Naval Material in Upper Darby, Pa. The following June he transferred as Inspector of Naval Material in Philadelphia. He retired in June 1964.

He received a Master's degree in education from Villanova U. in 1962.

Among his survivors is his widow, Jean, R t 1, Mill Pond Rd., Orleans, MA 02653; three daughters; a son; and a brother.

the U S S (JOODRICH as commanding officer in December 1968. At the time of his death Capt. Baysinger was assigned to Headquarters, Sixth Naval District, Charleston.

Surviving are his widow, Carol, Qtrs. F F Naval Base, Charleston, SC 29408; two daughters, Lisa and Lynne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baysinger, Sr. of Jacksonville, Fl.; and a brother. Dr. Robert H. Baysinger of Rochester, N. Y. ROBERT BARTON H A I G ' 5 3

Among his survivors is his son, Capt.

Gregory Hatch, USMC (Ret.), 1931 Southwest 87th Ter., Ft. Lauderdale, F L 33314.

Lt. Robert B. Haig, U S N (Ret.), was killed in an airplane crash near Seattle, Wa., on 31 January. Memorial services were held in the chapel of Lakeside Middle School in Seattle. Burial was at sea from a Seattle destroyer with full military honors.

Born in Cambridge, Ma., he was a 1953 graduate of the Naval Academy. After sea duty he commenced flight training. He was designated naval aviator and went to San Diego for duty with a photo reconnaissance squadron. H e was ordered to Guam in 1960.

While there he was stricken with polio which left one of his legs crippled. He was retired on physical disability 1 February 1961.

Lt. Haig joined the Boeing Co. in Seattle after retirement. He was assigned to the supersonic and hypersonic test and evaluation program, their missile program and the Little Squirt and USS TUCUMCARI hydrofoil projects. He received a Master's degree from the U. of Washington. Additionally he served as crew coach for Lakeside Middle School. In 1971 he joined that school's faculty.

Surviving are his widow, Carol, 15028 Beach Dr., N.E., Seattle, W A 98155; a son.

Bob Jr.; and a daughter, Alison, both of the home.

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Capt. Reaves H. Baysinger, Jr., USN, died of Hodgkins disease on 9 February in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Funeral services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel with burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Norwich, N. Y., he attended Syracuse University for a year before entering the Naval Academy. As a midshipman he was first string quarterback of the football team in 1946, 1947 and 1948, during which time two memorable Army-Navy games were played. He led his team to a near upset over Army in 1947 and the following year led them to a 21-21 tie after Navy's ()-8 season.

Following graduation in 1949 he remained at the Academy as an instructor in Marine Engineering and as assistant football coach.

After duty at sea in the USS PHILIPPINE SEA (receiving the Navy Unit Commenda-

LCdr. Robert D. Wells, USN, died 12 February at Gerrards Cross, Bucks, England.

The Ann Arbor, Mi., native attended the U. of Idaho for two years before entering the Naval Academy. After graduation in 1958 he served at sea for two years in the

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Maj. Brooke H. Hatch, USMC ( R e t ) , died 19 January 1972 at Homestead, Fl. AFB Hospital. His body was cremated.

Born in Alameda, Ca., he entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1934. He left the Academy in 1932 and joined the Marine Corps three years later. After Basic School in Philadelphia he served in the USS

CHARLESTON and USS

TATTNALL.

In 1940 he was assigned to the Marine Barracks in Washington, D. C , and later went to Parris Island, S. C In 1941 Maj. Hatch reported as an instructor of a parachute detachment at NAS, Lakehurst, N. J. The next year he was at the Marine Corps Base, San Diego. His last assignment was as commanding officer of Parachute School, New River, N. C. He was retired for physical disability on 1 June 1944 which required frequent hospital treatment in the subsequent years.

tion Medal), USS REDSTART and USS CON-

STANT, he joined the Navy Section, MAAG in France as Mine Warfare Officer. From August 1957 to July 1959 he served as XO, USS JACK W . W I L K E .

Capt. Baysinger next was assigned to the NROTC Unit at Duke University. Two years later he went to the Naval War College as a student in the Command and Staff course. He returned to sea in July 1962 as

USS

JOHN S. MCCAIN. From 1960 to

1962

he served on the Staff of COMDESRON 19.

The following year he attended the Defense Intelligence School and studied the Russian language.

LCdr. Wells was Assistant Naval Attache, Istanbul, Turkey, from 1964 to 1966. While there he served on temporary duty as Russian language interpreter in the USCGC NORTHWI.ND during the summer of 1965. He left the service in March 1967 to become Legislative Assistant to a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Surviving are his widow, Leah, c/o C F. Wells, 8 Harvard PI., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; three daughters, Tamara, Kristen and Robyn; a son. Lance Carlton; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton F. Wells, of Ann Arbor.

CO, USS STRIBLING. In September 1964 he

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