1973-December Shipmate

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Saturday is to opera lovers what Sunday has become to football fans.

Saturday afternoons have been something very special to opera lovers for a long time.

As a matter of fact, for 33 years, ever since our first live radio broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Since then, opera lovers have been following all the action of every Saturday broad-

cast with all the dedication of tme fans.

We've even heard there are some die-hards who haven't missed a single broadcast. And that's over a span of more than 500 performances. (Our opera broadcast is the longestrunning program on radio.)

Of course, we're not really trying to make opera compete

with football. But they do have one thing in common: In the end, when all the excitement and cheers have died down, it's the score, after all, that counts.

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Alumni Tour Dope Athens, Greek Islands and Istanbul

A picturesque harbor in Crete.

Long awaited details on the Alumni Association's trip to Greece and its islands will be announced this month.

Departure is from Baltimore's Friendship International Airport, April 29, via TWA charter, with complimentary bar and delicious dining in flight.

Tour members will spend four nights at the deluxe Athens Hilton with American breakfast included each morning. Two dinners, one at the Hilton and one at the Royal Greek Yacht Club, are included, along with two sightseeing tours in Athens.

On May 4 tour members will board the deluxe cruise ship ATLAS for seven nights. The ATLAS was introduced in 1973 and

designed exclusively for luxury cruising. All cabins are air conditioned and have a telephone, radio, and wall to wall carpeting.

The ship has a large dining room (all meals are included on the cruise), three bars, three lounges, two swimming pools and a duty free boutique.

Ports of call include 24 hours in Istanbul and a full day in Rhodes. The ATLAS will also visit the islands of Mykonos, Delos, Crete and Santorini. Optional sightseeing excursions will be offered at most ports.

Upon disembarking on May 11, passengers will be transferred to Athens Airport to board the TWA return flight.

Brochures and further details may be obtained from Matterhorn Travel Service, 1923 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Telephone (301) 268-7822. <|>

MS VEENDAM, host ship for the Alumni Association's Caribbean Cruise departing Baltimore on 5 January for Barbados, Guadaloupe, St. Thomas and San Juan and returning to Baltimore on 16 Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;obviously the best time of the year to get out of the cold North and into the warm Caribbean sun. A few places are still available from Matterhorn Travel Service in Annapolis.

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United States Naval Academy Alumni Association

Shipmate Volume 36, Number 11 Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Assistant to the Executive Director RICHARD A. TEEL, '36 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Director of Publications ROY C. SMITH, III, '34 Captain, USNR (Retired)

December, 1973

FEATURES Albert A. Michelson in the Hall of Fame

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Editorial

by RAdm. George H. Miller, USN (Ret.)

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Tokyo, December 1941

by Capt. H. H. Smith-Hutton, USN (Ret.)

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Marine Barracks, Navy Yard Pearl Harbor, December 1941

by BGen. Samuel R. Shaw, USMC (Ret.)

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A Notion of Sea Power, Yesterday and Tomorrow

by Capt. Carl H.Amme, USN (Ret.) 23 Executive Secretary BARRIE DUREE

The United States Fleet

by Capt. Fran\ V. Rigler, USN (Ret.) Alumni Assembly Questions and Answers Board of Trustees Fall Meeting

Editorial Assistant SUSAN STONE

Contributors PAUL R. SCHRATZ FRED LARDNER BUDD THALMAN R. LEE CULVER

Auditor's Report

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DEPARTMENTS Contributors' Biographies 4 Sea Breezes 5 The Mail Boat 6 All Hands 8 Lucky Bag of Books 39 A Few Inches From The Yard

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Navy Sports 41 Capitol Hill 46 Class News 48 Chapter News 79 Last Call 83 Classified Services 87

Opinions expressed in Shipmate arc those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or the editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited.

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Christmas lights on USS FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931) at Newport's destroyer piers in 1969.

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Contributors' Biographies C A P T A I N H E N R I H. S M I T H - H U T T O N , U S N (RET.) On graduation in '22 Ens. Smith-Hutton was assigned to USS HURON, flagship of the Asiatic Fleet. Discovering that only four officers in the Navy knew Japanese, he decided to make the Orient his field. This he did, with 25 years in the Asiatic Fleet or Japan, where he was Naval Attache in 1941. Later he had the pleasure of escorting the Japanese delegation to the surrender ceremony on board USS MISSOURI.

BRIGADIER GENERAL SAMUEL R. S H A W , USMC (RET.) Sam Shaw '34 took command of "A" Company at the Pearl Harbor Marine Barracks in late 1940 and remained there until May 1943, when he became A-3 on the staff of FMFPAC. In 1944-45 he commanded the 6th Pioneer Battalion in the Pacific theatre, ending up in Tsingtao. He came home in 1946 to a series of research and planning billets until ordered to Korea in 1954. He retired in 1962, spent several years on the staff of the Senate Armed Services Committee and is now somewhere in the Social Security administration.

C A P T A I N CARL H. AMME, U S N (RET.) "Bon" Amme '36 is the author of a book NATO Without France: A Strategic Appraisal and numerous articles on political, economic and military subjects. Four times he won the Naval Institute's Prize Essay Contest Gold medal and also the Navy League's Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for literary achievement. He retired in 1962 to join Stanford Research Institute as senior operations analyst. In 1970 he left SRI to become an independent analyst and management consultant. He holds MA and PhD degrees in International Relations.

C A P T A I N F R A N K V. RIGLER, U S N (RET.) Frank Rigler '23 here takes an interesting look at our fleet organization in the two decades follpwing WWIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a period that many alumni probably remember as "The Good Old Days." His duties in those years included gunnery assignments in batdeships and cruisers and the staffs of CinCUS and ComSubDivsAsiatic. Currently re-retired, he is active in local Annapolitan affairs and a frequent contributor to professional magazines.

P A U L R. SCHRATZ Ph.D., retired USN '39 and Director of International Studies at U. of Missouri, now serving as senior staff officer of the joint White House/Congressional, bipartisan. Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy. His naval service included policy and planning roles and attendance at the Naval and National War Colleges as both student and faculty member. He was the first naval officer to receive a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

T H O M A S F. BATES .\ 1960 graduate of Notre Dame, Tom Bates became Director of Public and Sports Information at Gannon College in Erie, Pa., in 1961, and also was publicity assistant for the All-America Bowl Football game at Buffalo in 1962-63. In 1967 he was appointed Director of Sports Information at Lafayette College, where his publications won honors for editorial excellence and his peers rewarded him with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

FRED W. L A R D N E R '22 "Fred Lardner '22, who writes our legislative reports, has been a newspaper reporter, business magazine writer and department store advertising manager in Chicago; a correspondent for newspapers, business and military magazines and a managing editor in Washington. He has done many things in the editorial field, except making money. About 35 years ago he received a Christmas card from a girl co-worker with the greeting, 'From one editorial bum to another.' Believing that this girl would not push him too hard, he married her." FWL

R I C H A R D LEE CULVER Midshipman Culver '74, First Regimental Commander for the first set of academic year 1973-74, is from Saugus, California. He majors in Ocean Engineering and is a Trident Scholar. He is a member of the Brigade boxing team and of the Academy Sailing Squadron, is a scuba diver and skier, and qualified as a parachute jumper this past summer. At present he plans for a Marine Corps commission following graduation.

The Mail Boat shipmate: Your June issue pictured the Aerojet SES-IOOA establishing a speed record of 72 knots on Lake Pontchartrain, LA. The September issue corrected the picture and credited Bell's SES-IOOB with the speed record.

The facts are that the Bell surface effect craft did reach 71.5 knots (82 mph) on March 1, 1973, which was a record at that time. On July 2, 1973 the Aerojet SES-IOOA established a new world speed record for SES craft on the waters of Puget Sound, reaching a speed of 76 knots (88 m p h ) . The 76 knot speed has not been exceeded to date.

Aerojet-General Corporation's Surface Effect Ships Division is solely committed to the development of the high speed Navy of tomorrow and is involved in three other projects to modernize the U.S. Fleet (1) a 2200 ton surface effect ship (SES), an advanced waterjetpropelled ship concept, (2) JEFF(A), an amphibious assault landing craft (AALC) which has been designed and is being constructed for the Marine Corps, and (3) the ARPA program, research effort to evaluate surface effect vehicles ( SEV) for Arctic use.

W . M. Crooks Aerojet Surface Effect Ships Division Shipmate: Two items in the "All Hands" section of the September issue complemented each other only too neady. One was a note stating that the Navy had passed the halfway point in converting its steam-driven ships from black oil to Navy distillate fuel. The other bemoaned the fact that ships' operating days at sea had been cut drastically. So who's surprised ?

I remember some of the arguments in favor of using distillate fuel instead of Navy Special when the idea first began to get strong backing in OpNav. One was a cost effectiveness analysis that set the price differential between white and black at an unrealistic low. That discrepancy became apparent even before the first ships were converted. Another early argument was that converting to white oil would simplify logistics by permitting aircraft engines, marine gas turbines. Navy diesel engines and Navy steam plants all to burn the same fuel. The air people quickly exploded that one, and—check me if I'm wrong—I'll bet we're still carrying around all four kinds of distillate fuel. Finally, to combat the contention that sufficient refining capacity didn't exist to permit the conversion.

Navy protagonists energetically sought and eventually received from reluctant oil companies assurances that such capacity would come into existence in plenty of time.

I wonder if it will.

It sounds to me as if distillate fuel for Navy boilers and distillate fuels for heating homes and factories are very close to the same thing.

Refining capacity does not presently exist for supplying sufficient heating oil. If a push comes to a shove, guess who will do without fuel— Navy ships or shivering American voters.

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Aerojet's Record Holding SES-IOOA. Dear Captain Busily: Many thanks for your good wishes for my 90th birthday.

I have very pleasant memories of the Naval Academy and I am proud of my class, which has many distinguished officers including Nimitz.

I can only recall one unpleasant memory and that was when the elderly Naval Academy Medical Board examined me for final graduation.

They rejected me, said I had an intermittent heart and that I had better resign and look for another job but that I could take the two year Passed Midshipman cruise if I wanted to— but that I would never be commissioned.

I elected to take the cruise and the Navy doctor in one of the ships I was in examined me and said that modern medicine didn't consider an intermittent heart at all serious. Since he would not be on the board that finally examined me for a commission, he would give me a slight heart stimulant for a month or so and the Board would not be able to find anything wrong. This proved to be the case and, as I am 90 years old, I guess he was right. I never had any trouble with medical boards on later examinations for promotion.

With best regards, sincerely, J. O . G a w n e

Shipmate: In connection with a family association with Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, one of the oldest and most respected schools for young ladies, I came across a scholarship fund that, being litde known, has gone almost totally neglected for some years. I quote below from the Admissions Director's' description of the fund. . . .

. . ."Rear Admiral Nicoll Ludlow has bequeathed a scholarship fund in memory of his wife, Frances Mary Thomas Ludlow, who in 1857-58 was a pupil at Emma Willard School.

Scholarships from this fund must be assigned to the daughters of Commissioned Line Officers of the U.S. Navy. . . . For information contact Director of Admissions, Emma Willard School, Troy, New York 12181."

I have assured the Admissions Director that I would promulgate this information where best made available to Commissioned Line Officers and their families, and in this connection would appreciate your including it where you deem appropriate in Shipmate Magazine.

Thanking you in advance, sincerely, S. H. Edwards '58

Shipmate: Thanks for the attractive job you did with my story, "Daughter of the Stars," covering Shenandoah's flight into the Valley of Virginia in October 1923. Considering the photos are copies of copies, I think they are remarkably clear on the excellent magazine paper that you use.

However, identification of the officers in the crew picture needs correction, which I didn't discover until my recent interview of LCdr. Fred "Bull" Tobin in Fort Worth. The wire service that sent out that picture misidentified them and, until I talked pictures with LCdr. Tobin and double checked with VAdm. T. G. W. "Tex" Settle, I passed on the error. From left, the second man is Lt. Roland G. Mayer (whom I also interviewed and who, at 81, lives in Burleson, Texas). Lt. John B. Lawrence is the shorter man, third from the left, between Mayer and Rosendahl.

Soon after the picture was taken Rosendahl

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Shipmate: In a recent issue of Shipmate there appeared notices by the staff in efforts to return two Naval Academy class rings to the rightful owners and I recalled three other instances of lost class rings, all with happy endings. A retired flag officer early in his naval career lost his ring in the waters off Waikiki Beach, only to have it returned in near perfect condition many years later. A WWII POW gave up his ring when captured by the Japanese, to find it again after the war in a shop in the Far East just before it was to be melted down with other gold materials for recycling into new objets d'art.

I lost my own ring, only to find it again under most unusual circumstances.

President— ADM. G . W . ANDERSON, JR., USN (Ret.) '27, McLean, Va. Vice President (Eastern Area)— RADM. ROBERT W . M C N I T T , USN (Ret.) '38, Annapolis, Md.

Vice President (Central

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MR. DAVID B. BENHAM '41, Oklahoma City, Ok.

Vice President (Western

Area)—

L G E N . VICTOR H . KRULAK, USMC (Ret.) '34, San Diego, Ca.

Past President—• MR. HANSON W . BALDWIN '24, Roxbury, Ct.

Seven years ago my 86 year old mother, visiting us in Bryn Mawr, PA, said that she would CAPT. W . S. BUSIK, USN (Ret.) '43, Annapolis, Md. love to see the ocean again before returning to her home in Ohio. Although it was a cold, TRUSTEES gray and windy day in late March, we set out for Atlantic City with overcoats and gloves Superintendent's Representative— as uniform of the day. Upon arrival I located an CAPT. W . C . HASKELL, USN '49, USNA, Annapolis, Md. old abandoned garage space under the Boardwalk, adjacent to a ramp leading up to it, and At Large parked the Car. Topside we hired a beach cart and driver and joined the many other sightseers (To serve through Spring Meeting 1974) along the oceanfront, journeying from one end of the Boardwalk to the other with numerous CAPT. C . J. MERDINGER, ( C E C ) USN (Ret.) '41 RADM. W . A. BROCKETT, USN (Ret.) '34 shopping and other stops along the way.

RADM. C . A. CURTZE, USN (Ret.) '33 LT. ROGER T . STAUBACH, USNR '65 After two hours or so, we set out for the return trip home.

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1975) About six miles out of the city 1 realized, with VADM. PAUL D . STROOP, USN (Ret.) '26 MR. WILLIAM A. ANDERS '55 a horrible jolt, that my class ring was missing.

CAPT. CHARLES E . GURNEY, III, USN '52 LCDR. WOODROW W . VAUGHN, JR., ( S C ) USN '64 "My God!" I said to mother, "I've lost my ring."

"What are you going to do.'," she asked.

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1976) "Go back to Atlantic City and see if I can LCDR. HARLAN K . ULLMAN, USN '63 R A D M . NEWTON P. Foss, USN '44 find it." Having covered so much of the area, I CAPT. AVERY K . LOPOSER, USN '52 CDR. FRANK N . HANNEGAN, USN '52 had no idea where to begin other than to attempt to locate the same cart and driver among the From Local Chapters dozens on the Boardwalk and then retrace the entire trip, for I had removed my gloves CAPT. JACK H . PENNINGTON, USN (Ret.) '44, RADM. ED BATCHELLER, USN (Ret.) '34, many times throughout those two hours.

New York Washington, D.C. The area where we had parked was dark and RADM. S. N .

PYNE, USN (Ret.) '25, Annapolis MR. OWEN F . KEELER, JR. '43, Detroit dingy and only two or three other cars were there.

MR. R. D . RUSSELL, '59, Southeast Florida MR. IRA W . KANE '53, Peninsula One was a family party of six that had (Miami) followed us in and parked nearby. But, as I CAPT. A. D. BLACKLEDGE, USN (Ret.) '20, CDR. RALPH A. SENTMAN, USN (Ret.) '25, drove into the garage again to park and begin my Houston Philadelphia futile search, I saw something on the floor CAPT. J. L. P. MCCALLUM, USN (Ret.) '35, Seatde CAPT. JACK M . SEYMOUR, USN (Ret.) '35, glistening in the dark. With the engine still CAPT. GEORGE L . NEELY, USN (Ret.) '22, Connecticut running, I jumped out of the car and, sure San Francisco MR. W . J. TONER '43, Boston. enough, there was my ring shining like a diamond on the dark floor. Only seconds later the STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of Oct. 23, 1962 family of six came down and walked over Section 4369, Tide 39, U. S. Code) the exact spot where my ring had been on the Date of filing: 20 Sept. 1973. Tide of publication: Shipmate way to their car. What if I had been just two minutes later in returning to that parking Frequency of issue: Monthly (July-August and January-February combined). Location of known area.' Would I ever have found the ring.' office of publication and of headquarters of publishers: 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402.

Publisher: U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn., Inc., 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402.

As we grow older our knuckles become larger Editor: Capt. Roy C. Smith, III, USNR (Ret.), 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402. Manag- or our fingers smaller, and I had been forced ing editor: None. Owner: U.S.N.A. Alumni Assn., Inc., 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402. to shift the ring, with a band, to the small finger of the left hand. In reviewing the day's events Known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of afterwards, I remembered having removed total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. my gloves prior to leaving the parking lot in Average no. copies Single issue each issue during nearest to order to adjust mother's seat belt. The ring had preceding 12 months filing date slipped off my finger and fallen to the floor 19,265 Total printed 20,700 at that time. Mother, a deeply religious person, 30 Sales 35 said that, after I had told her of the loss, 18,096 Mail subscriptions . . .

19,095 she had silendy prayed to God during the return Total paid circulation 18,126 19,130 trip to Atlantic City that I would find my Free distribution . . . .

450 322 ring. So what is it with the Naval Academy Class Total distribution . . .

18,576 Ring.' Was it fate, faith in God, positive thinking 19,452 Office use 689 or just sheer luck that helped me to find m i n e ' 1,248 Total (last 2 items) .

19,265 Walter T . Jenkins '30 20,700 Executive Director—

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T h e Homecoming highlight, the reception and dinner in Bancroft Hall, revives each year vivid memories of past adventures in that largest of all dining halls.

T h e alumni special of a ribeye with all the trimmings was great. Good food, good people and an untroubled spirit contributed to a pleasant night's sleep when the festivities finally died down hours later.

I dreamed I was the Midshipman Food Service Officer—formerly the Commissary Officer—lean and hungry, devising menus to keep 4200 mids happy on three squares a day, with a fixed ration probably negotiated two years ago and 35,000 dishes, 40,000 pieces of silverware to be washed and dried every day.

I dreamed of how to please everyone's taste buds—New Englanders who want meat and potatoes three times a day, Californians fresh salads, Midwesterners beef and beans and Southerners none of the above. All agree on only one thing, the need for "makings" to spirit off to Company Wardrooms for late nite snack and bull sessions.

I dreamed of producing top quality vittles, unlimited seconds and oceans of milk, of special fetes and monotony breakers where shortages of pork, beef, fowl, fish, vegetables and eggs help prevent anything getting monotonous. Even though wholesale price indexes skyrocketed in the past year, I dreamed of beef retailing in Buenos Aires at 55 cents a pound and wondered who eats it in Tokyo at $14.83 a pound.

I don't know whose budget covers shattered china, pilfered silverware, spilled milk and other artifacts of the traditional midshipman in his finest hour. Even through my slumber I hear scornful complaints, delivered over a turgid tummy, that "the chow is a ripoff."

But in my dream I suddenly wonder what the real story is behind food service at the Naval Academy. LCdr. Lloyd Traaen, U S N , the man most responsible, was only too happy to assist.

His current daily ration is f 1.92, up from 11.60 of two years ago. With normal care he finds this adequate. Menus are

carefully planned and closely follow midshipmen preferences as expressed in periodic opinion surveys, solicited and unsolicited. Of a total of 80 entrees, Kansas City steaks rate at the top but by only a small margin over superba hamburgers, cheeseburgers and foot-long hot dogs, all of which are ahead of roast beef, turkey, chicken and lobster. T h e bottom preference, predictably, is liver—eat it, it's good for you.

Expensive dinners like lobster are served on a double entree plan with steak, where preferences average out almost even—half for either, half for both. Traditional favorites in the Fleet such as rice and curry, a more or less acquired taste, appear twice a year. Monotony breakers often include chicken Kiev, fresh trout, served with heads and tails, an all Mexican special or a N e w England boiled dinner. All receive mixed but generally favorable responses.

The Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys are served with carving gear. Interestingly enough, it isn't a plebe rate to carve but a volunteer task generally decided on previous experience or skill regardless of rate.

One question occurs to all: W h a t about cannonballs and hard sauce.'' Yes, these are still the perennial favorite in spite of an occasional grouse. The incredible claim, however, is that any plebe who can eat

twelve may "carry o n " for a year. Witnesses allege seven have disappeared at a sitting; even this I find hard to accept.

Maybe apples grow smaller these days.

T h e mid who tries everything on the menu will absorb 5000 calories a day; the minimum is about 2000; both calories and nutrition levels are carefully planned.

Success is indicated by a healthy majority of evaluators who repeatedly rate quality, quantity and service as excellent; less than 1% find it unsatisfactory.

Of greatest interest to the old grad, perhaps, is the significant change in the mealtime atmosphere. Commencing with the Class of '72 and increasing in m o m e n t u m year by year is the transition to a gentlemen's mess, one of the most rewarding changes seen in recent years. It is no longer called the Midshipmen's Mess but the Wardroom. Food fights and similar indoor sports are a thing of the past; apparently the midshipmen themselves are primarily responsible. T h e new Company Wardrooms throughout Bancroft Hall may also contribute. Fresh, freeze-dry cofTee or a cup of hot tea is always available free of charge; good companions come at a slightly higher cost.

Needless to say, we were quite impressed. My only concern—I wonder what the midshipmen thought about the table manners of the old grads.? ^

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T h e Navy's first gas turbine destroyer was launched on 10 November at Pascagoula. Miss., with Senator John C. Stennis, Chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, as principal speaker. USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)is the first of 30 destroyers of this class, six of which are now under construction, the first major combatant type to use gas turbines for propulsion. T h e high degree of automation of this power plant is a significant factor in the low number of men (250) planned for assignment to Spruance class DD's. USS SPRUANCE is 563 feet long and has a displacement of 7,600 tons. Scheduled for fleet delivery in about a year, she will be homeported in Norfolk under

Military personnel records once thought lost because of fire or water damage from a 12 July fire in the Military Records Center at St. Louis are being restored to use by space age techniques. T h e soggy and charred records are being put through a freeze-drying process in one of McDonnell Douglas' space simulation chambers at Lambert Airport in St. Louis. T h e fire had smoldered for four days with consequent damage from heat, smoke and water used to put it out and it was feared that millions of irreplaceable documents had been lost forever, to the detriment of the servicemen to whom they pertained.

McDonnell Douglas engineers adopted for these records a process used to restore water-soaked rare books. T h e chamber is filled with 2,000 cases, each containing 200 records. It is sealed, and the wholesale drying process begins with a hot-to-cpld cycle in which the records are heated to 140째F with warm, dry air. They are then frozen while gradually lowering the pressure, the frozen water molecules being squeezed from the documents by the pressure drop and removed from the chamber by a vacuum pumping system.

W a r m air is then reintroduced, the paper thaws, and the process is repeated.

Over 2.5 million documents have so far been reclaimed to serviceable condition, so that veterans needing extracts from their service records for whatever purpose need no longer fear that they were short-circuited by the fire.

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Naval Historical Foundation Manuscript Collections For some years one of the principal efforts of the Naval Historical Foundation has been to incorporate its collection of personal papers, documents and other individual reference material into the Library of Congress, where they are tabulated and indexed for the benefit of scholars and researchers. "Registers" are then published to describe each collection; its contents, its availability and a biographical note on the person or family whose papers it contains.

T h e latest addition to these Registers covers the papers of Admiral William Harrison Standley '95, Admiral Claude Charles Bloch '99, Rear Admiral Julius Augustus Furer '01, and Vice Admiral John Franklin Shafroth '08. A list of the 18 previous N H F Registers is available on request to the Naval Historical Foundation, Building 220, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20390.

Happy Birthday These pictures are from the 95th birthday party for our oldest living alumnus.

Admiral James Otto Richardson, U S N (Ret.) '02, on 18 September 1973 in Washington as arranged by Vice Admiral and Mrs. George C. Dyer, U S N (Ret.) '19. W i t h the Admiral on the left are Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Dyer and Vice Admiral Vincent R. Murphy, U S N (Ret.) '18; on the right he receives personal congratulations from his wife.

Hail and Farewell The last C-47 aircraft assigned to the NATO base at Keflavik Air Station in Iceland, one of the longest residents of the base, has gone the way of many institutions and individuals. It has been retired; hopefully, to peace and quiet. The old "gooney bird" took off on a five-day flight with ultimate destination of the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, marking the last operational flight of a Navy C-47.

When the museum's main building is completed some time next summer, she should be one of its prime exhibits.

Navy Success in Oil Spill Cleanup

New Museum Director Capt. Alma G. Ellis, USN (Ret.), Director of the Naval Academy Museum since June 1970, was relieved by Prof.

William W. Jeffries, Naval Academy Archivist, on 30 September and released to inactive duty after more than thirty years of naval service. She had been placed on the retired list last April but retained on active duty for another five months. Prof.

Jeffries joined the Academy faculty in 1942 as an officer instructor, and became a civilian professor in the Department of History in 1946. He was senior professor of English, History and Government from 1955-1970 when he was appointed Archivist, which billet he will retain in addition to his Museum directorship.

Naval Reserve Merchant Marine Reestablished The Naval Reserve Merchant Marine Program, phased out following World War II, has been reestablished to stimulate stronger Merchant Marine-Navy coordination in time of peace, national emergency or war. The program will provide specialized training for qualified

Merchant Marine officers, both ashore and aboard U.S. merchant vessels. Merchant Marine officers holding Naval Reserve commissions in an active status as line or limited duty engineering, communications or deck officers are eligible. In addition.

Merchant Marine officers not in the reserves may obtain a direct commission ranging from ensign to captain providing they meet certain age and service requirements. The new program culminates discussions between the Chief of Naval Operations and the Department of Commerce on ways of increasing mutual support.

Merchant Marine Companies will be established ashore under the administrative control of a naval district commandant.

The companies' primary functions will be to increase a member's professional development, provide specialized training to Merchant Marine officers and administratively to support the assigned Merchant Marine Detachments. Detachments will be set up aboard ships, with each company supporting no more than ten afloat detachments. Reservists will receive training in underway replenishment operations, convoy procedures, communications and naval organization, missions and familiarization with naval engineering and maintenance. Eligibility varies according to specialization.

Those interested in learning more about the program can contact their local naval district commandants for details.

In a recent Long Beach harbor test, all but one quart of 75 gallons of oil deliberately spilled overboard was cleaned up by an experimental removal and recovery system. Conducted under a continuing research and development program by the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory at Port Hueneme, the operation was deemed a complete success.

The system consisted of the most promising commercial containment, recovery, storage and transfer, and oil-water separation equipment evaluated by NCEL during a series of extensive tests during the past year. Equipment included oil skimmers, booms, a towable "pillow" tank, oilwater separators and a surface tension modifier to herd the oil. A commercial oil recovery contractor was on the scene with safety backup equipment, but wasn't needed.

This test completed Phase One of NCEL's four-year program, which proved out the best system of using existing hardware to clean up oil spills. The laboratory has now begun Phase Two, the development of improved systems based on new concepts and technologies. \J)

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Albert A. Michelson In The Hall Of Fame A Centennial Celebration

Mid. Albert A. Michelson, 1873

Albert A. Michelson, an 1873 graduate and the first American scientist to win the Nobel prize, was inducted to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University on Sunday, 21 October 1973.

Michelson was selected for the honor almost three years ago by a board of 120 electors composed of outstanding Americans representing every state in the Union and many fields of endeavor.

In 1879 Dr. Michelson performed his world famous measurement of the speed of light while serving as an ensign instructor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the Naval Academy. Michelson Hall, named in his honor, now stands on the exact line-of-sight where he conducted that world-renowned experiment.

After leaving the Navy he continued his

Doctor Albert A. MicheKson about 1926.

brilliant scientific work, too extensive and complicated to summarize here, and was awarded the 1907 Nobel Prize for Physics.

During the ceremonies a magnificent bronze bust of Michelson was presented to the Hall of Fame by VAdm. Mack, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, and unveiled by two of Michelson's daughters and a granddaughter. Among the principal speakers paying tribute to this great American were Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor '23, Chairman of the Board and

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#i( The family admire the bust.

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A fine violinist in the midshipmen's musical society

The Glee Club takes part in the ceremonies

Editor-in-Chief of the National Geographic Society, and the former Superintendent, VAdm. James Calvert, USN (Ret.). Music for the ceremonies was provided by the Naval Academy Band and Glee Club.

Funds for the cost of the bust and induction ceremonies were raised by the Alumni Association under the chairmanship of Dr. Grosvenor, and material for the ceremonial programs was provided by the Naval Ordnance Station, China Lake, which has long maintained an excellent Michelson Museum.

Dr. Michelson is the first Naval Academy graduate to win this honor, but he joins three illustrious naval officer predecessors: John Paul Jones, Matthew Fontaine Maury and David Glasgow Farragut.

The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is located on the NYU University Heights campus in the Bronx, overlooking the junction of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers. As a national shrine, it symbolizes our nation's heritage of greatness as exemplified in the achievements of the men and women honored there.

A talented painter doing his own portrait from a mirror.

Michelson using his spectograph to test a plane diffraction grating at U. of Chicago about 1920.

And an excellent billiard player

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Editorial Who Remembers Pearl Harbor.'

This editorial was tvritten by RAdm. George H. Miller, USN (Ret.), Naval Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, and is reprinted here with permission of Sea Power, official magazine of the Navy League of the United States.

Must we learn the lessons of Pearl Harbor once again.? This question was addressed to the Senate Armed Services Committee by Representative Craig Hosmer of California on June 28, 1973, in a statement concerning the closing down of certain naval operating bases. Perhaps we should give some thought to Congressman Hosmer's question.

Most Americans today prefer to remember the glorious side of World War II, the post-Pearl Harbor build-up and the final drive to victory. However, those who served in the prePearl Harbor Navy cannot help but recall the well-planned, flawlessly-executed fleet operations of the late 1930's. There was no doubt in our minds at the time that we were No. 1 at sea.

The thought never occurred to most of us that we might be surprised and bashed into helplessness in a few minutes.

But it did indeed happenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on December 7, 1941.

Fortunately in those days, there were powerful, courageous allies with the strength to hold off our enemies while we recovered from shock, picked up the pieces, and rebuilt.

Unfortunately today, there are no longer allies capable of holding off enemies while we reorganize and prepare. From the outset of a new emergency, the burden of the sea war must be carried primarily by U.S. forces.

It was a substantially different Navy that emerged from Pearl Harborâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;large numbers of naval reserves, many trained in the merchant marine, and rapidly-increasing numbers of merchant ships being converted to combat, amphibious and logistic functions. A total of 110 merchant hulls, for example, were converted to auxiliary aircraft carriers in World War II.

The Pearl Harbor disaster had taught us that Navy-Merchant Marine pre-Pearl Harbor planning was woefully inadequate to meet the realities of a sudden emergency. It showed that the U.S. was not ready with the strategy, back-up and staying power needed to outlast a first-class opponent in a long bitter sea war. Where do we stand today ^ The U.S. National Security Act of 1947 provides for coordination of the Army, Navy and Air Force. In actual practice, this coordination is understandably concerned primarily with limited-duration land campaigns. The Act makes no provision for coordinated planning, training and operations of the Navy, Merchant Marine, and other maritime arms, to achieve comparable sea-war readiness. Meanwhile, sea-war readiness and the progress of the sea campaign determine the feasibility, and success or failure, of most land campaigns.

The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 provides that the U.S.-flag merchant fleet be capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. It also provides procedures for incorporating national defense features into the ships designed and constructed with government subsidy.

The merchant marine and its supporting industries historically have provided the large pool of ships and trained seafarers capable of quickly augmenting the combat navy in time of emergency. The more our Navy and Merchant Marine operate and train together in peacetime, the more dependable and effective their combined efforts will be when an emergency breaks.

U.S. Navy and Maritime Administration officials have met frequently since the summer of 1969 to increase NavyMerchant Marine cooperation. Both sides have expressed strong desire to accelerate translation of studies and discussion into joint procedures and operations.

In 1973, with increasingly dangerous weapons poised in many sectors of the world, and powerful competitors operating at sea, it is well to remember that surprise attack has long been a favorite tool of the aggressor. It is therefore anticipated that this country will accelerate the pace of the joint sea planning, training and operations necessary to insure that we are never again caught so drastically unprepared. ^

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Tokyo, December, 1941 Captain H. H. Smith-Hutton, USN (Ret.)

Monday, 8 December 1941, was a long day for the staff of our Embassy in Tokyo. I woke up about 6:30 A.M., somewhat earlier than usual, wondering whether anything important had happened during the night. Sunday we had learned that the President had sent an urgent message to Ambassador Grew to be delivered to the Emperor and a message from the CinC, Asiatic Fleet had informed me that Japanese transports heading south had been sighted off the Indo-China coast. I had talked with the British Naval Attache and he too had a report about the transports but had no other important news. Where were they going.? I went into the living room to listen to our short wave radio, but there was too much static to receive KGEI-San Francisco. However, the American station in Shanghai came in clearly. The announcer sounded agitated.

He was reading an official announcement from the American Consul General warning all Americans to stay off the streets and advising them to remain calm pending further instructions. There were no clarifying announcements and the station signed off. I called to my wife that something unusual must have happened in Shanghai and suggested that we walk to the Embassy chancery which was in the adjacent garden. I reminded her that we had decided not to send our seven year old daughter to school. She attended the Sacred Heart Convert in the suburbs, and we wanted to review the situation, which had been tense for some time.

The Embassy garage driveway was the closest entrance and outside the driveway was a Japanese police kiosk. We noted that the policeman on duty did not greet us with his usual smile. When we neared the office of my assistant, LCdr. M. R. Stone, '27, we saw that the door was open, the office was full of people and we could hear the radio broadcast clearly. As soon as I was

noticed, one of my friends shouted that San Francisco radio had announced that Japanese aircraft had attacked Pearl Harbor. Without waiting for more details, I called Ambassador Grew and reported what was being broadcast. The Ambassador said that he was astonished, as he had left the office of the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Shigenori Togo, only a few minutes earlier. Togo had been grim and formal and had handed the Ambassador a copy of the official note which had been given to our Secretary of State by Ambassador Nomura, breaking off the Washington conversations, but no mention had been made of Pearl Harbor. The Ambassador instructed me to go to the Japanese Navy Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about four blocks awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to find out whether the broadcast was correct and, if so, when he might expect to receive the customary official declaration of war.

I was introduced into the office of Rear Admiral Nakamura, the senior aide to Admiral Shigetaro Shimada, the Navy Minister, without delay. When I explained the nature of my visit and asked about Pearl Harbor he replied, "Unfortunately, the report of the attack is true," then added that the declaration of war must come from the Foreign Office and he had no idea when it would be delivered. Since I had known Nakamura for years and we had been on friendly terms, I inquired whether he had known about the attack beforehand and he assured me that he had not. I believed him. He came as far as the lower entrance of the Navy building to see me off and when I remarked that I hoped he would live through the war, he replied that he hoped the same for me.

Both of us did.

When I got back to the Embassy the gates were closed and guarded by police but they admitted me without question. I reported the results of my talk with Nakamura to the Ambassador, he thanked

me and said that he had issued orders to burn codes and confidential papers immediately.

The Embassy garage area was soon a busy, smoky place, as large refuse cans were filled with piles of papers and ignited. This was an exercise in which my staff and I had nothing to do, since we had burned our papers four days previously. We had retained only one cipher for emergency communications.

Stone and I had had a problem; our code machine was made of metal and wouldn't burn. We tried dipping it in sulphuric acid, but it seemed that this method would require months and we feared we might not have months. Finally we got a small anvil and a hammer and lined up about twenty manila envelopes on the floor of my office. As we smashed a part into pieces, we placed a few of the pieces in each envelope and soon the envelopes contained small bits of aluminum, copper and steel. Late that night we loaded them into Stone's car and drove toward Yokohama. Each time we came to a bridge over one of the many canals, we made sure that we weren't observed and dropped one of the envelopes into the water. The last went into the deepest part of the moat around the Imperial Palace, in the heart of Tokyo.

About eleven o'clock a Foreign Office official, well known to the Embassy, arrived. He asked for the Ambassador and, when he was told that Mr. Grew was occupied, asked to see the Counsellor, Mr. Eugene Dooman. As Mr. Dooman also was occupied, it was Mr. Edward Crocker, First Secretary, who received the official declaration of war in Tokyo.

During the following six months while the staff was interned in the Embassy compound and before we sailed, on 25 June 1942, from Yokohama in the first exchange ship, ASAMA MARU, there was

ample time for reflection as to what had gone wrong and whether the Embassy

14 had failed either in carrying on negotiations with the Japanese or in warning Washington of what might happen.

T h e Naval Attache in an Embassy has responsibilities toward two important officials, the first being the Ambassador and the second, the Chief of Naval Operations (Director of Intelligence).

Since this was my third tour of duty in Tokyo, having been a language officer and later Assistant Naval Attache, I knew what I was supposed to do. Contrary to general opinion in the service at that time, attache duty had meant long hours and much hard work. Both the Ambassador, with whom I had served six years, and the Director of Intelligence asked questions that were not easy to answer. I had found, however, that about 9 5 % of the information needed to prepare a war plan was public information, readily available if one knew where to look and could read Japanese.

T h e other 5 % was information which was secret and could be obtained only with extraordinary luck or by clandestine means. For example, the Japanese were justly proud of their growing merchant marine, and excellent pictures were published in maritime magazines whenever a new ship went into service.

W e collected every picture we could find and our submarines later found these most useful. Over a period of years we bought a complete set of detailed topographic maps of the entire country, which were very important even though they gave no details of military zones and government installations. Even the Japanese-English dictionaries, which we sent back by the dozens, were not enough to supply the demand and had to be reproduced in the United States. I had my share of luck, but since the Naval Attache had a diplomatic status, instructions in force at that time were that it was against the Department's policy to do anything which might involve our country in a spy scandal.

My office had for several years an allowance of $300 a year to pay for information which might be given by an "informant." As far as I can recall this allowance had seldom been touched.

However, the Japanese secret police made each Naval Attache pass a test within a few months after he arrived. A voice, almost a whisper over the telephone, would ask for an appointment but the caller would not give his name nor why he was calling. W h e n the man appeared at the appointed time, he would

propose that he be hired as an undercover agent or he would offer to sell the plans of a naval base or an air station.

It became part of the routine procedure to warn your relief of this approach and to advise him to decline. However I did have an offer which might have been useful, though contrary to standing instructions.

The Tokyo Tennis Club was only two blocks from the Embassy and being an enthusiastic player, I had joined in 1926. Membership was limited to 150 members, half of them Japanese players and half foreign. There was always a long waiting list of Japanese who wanted to join because of the convenience and the prestige, so Japanese members were either fine players or of old families.

On the other hand there was no difficulty for a non-Japanese to become a member since there were never seventyfive tennis enthusiasts in the foreign community. T h e Japanese are very competitive and occasionally arranged matches with other clubs. These very informal matches were usually on weekends and were followed by a dinner at a restaurant, often becoming convivial affairs. After one such match I found myself sitting next to a young Japanese who had played against me and, in the course of our conversation, mentioned that I was the American Naval Attache.

A short time later he came as a guest one afternoon but the member who had invited him could not play that day and I suggested we have a game. Later we decided to have dinner together as it was summer and the families of the Embassy staff, including mine, were in the mountains to escape the heat. As we walked home after dinner, my friend told me, much to my surprise, that he was not Japanese. His father had been a wealthy Chinese merchant in Yokohama and his mother was Korean.

Both had been killed in the earthquake of 1923; he had been adopted by an uncle who had taken a Japanese name. H e was now attending a university studying medicine and was engaged to marry a Japanese girl. H e and many of his classmates were outraged by the actions of the soldiers in China. H e said he was anti-military and was prepared to help me if he could. W h e n I asked him how, he replied that the navy was making efforts to interest university students in the service and had formed "Navy Clubs" which were lectured to by officers and occasionally they visited naval ships. If I could tell him what to look for

and pay the small expenses connected with the travel, he would try to get answers to my questions. In the course of a year he gave me sketches of several installations in the Yokosuka-TokyoKasmigaura areas, and the deck landing gear on a carrier. H e assured me that the torpedoes of the new destroyer AMATSUKAZE, which he had visited, were definitely larger than the reported 21 inches and that their guide had told them that oxygen was used instead of air in these torpedoes. During the war, both of these reports were verified.

Later he informed me that when he had visited the cruiser MIKUMA he saw that she had been regunned and had a main battery of 10-8 inch guns instead of the original 15-6 inch guns. This made her a heavy cruiser as defined by the London Treaty. W h e n I reported this to the Navy Department, the Bureau of Ordnance commented that it would be impossible to make this conversion.

T h e MIKUMA was sunk at the battle of Midway, but aerial photographs taken before the ship sank showed that she did in fact have 10 guns and that they were definitely larger than 6 inch.

By now I had expended $300 but when I requested additional funds and indicated how they would be used, I was informed to turn over my source to another office and that I would receive definite instructions later. Unfortunately, war broke out before I got the instructions.

After the war I inquired at the Tennis Club and learned my "navy club" friend had been killed during the great March 1945 bombing raid on Tokyo.

Relations between my office and other offices in the Embassy were always very good. T h e tone of the State Department section was set by Ambassador Joseph C. Grew, who was appointed to Tokyo in 1932. H e was the 25th head of our diplomatic mission to Japan, which dates back to January 1859 when Townsend Harris was appointed Minister Resident. Of these distinguished diplomats, Mr. Grew was certainly one of the most able. H e was a career officer of almost 40 years experience and a professional in every sense of the word. H e worked long hours and expected the highest performance from his key officers, including the Service and Commercial Attaches. It was a pleasure to observe how he conducted a staff conference. H e did it in much the same way as Fleet Admiral King, although the Ambassador was less abrasive than the Admiral. It was certainly not the fault of Mr. Grew

15 that the drawn out negotiations with Japan ended in war.

But, on 16 October 1941, military extremists forced the resignation of the moderate Prime Minister, Prince Konoye, and took complete control of the government. General Hideki Tojo, the War Minister, became Prime Minister and the downhill path to war became a precipitous slope.

One of the first actions of the new regime was an announcement to all Attaches that the Navy Ministry must be informed one week in advance of any plans to travel more than 15 miles from Tokyo with an exact itinerary to be submitted. It had become clear that Tokyo was worthless as an observation post, and I decided to go westward to Miyajima, a famous tourist spot on the Inland Sea, to see if I could learn anything. About this time my Assistant for Air, Lt. E. L. Phares '32, had to go to Manila to get flight time and I suggested to CinCAF that he be assigned to the Patrol Squadron. He was an experienced patrol plane pilot and he couldn't see anything in Tokyo. After notifying the Japanese, my wife and I took the train to Osaka. The weather and scenery were excellent, but it is difficult to pretend to enjoy being a tourist when followed at ten paces by a policeman in uniform and detective in plain clothes. We stopped in Osaka, then Kobe, and continued on toward Miyajima.

During the train stop at Hiroshima, an important military center, the train

attendant told us to remain in our compartment and he lowered the window shade so that we could not see out.

When the train passed through Kure, the Naval Base, the shade was again lowered and we could only catch glimpses of the high wall which had been erected around the base. At Miyajima, a policeman and a detective guided us to our hotel.

All during our stay these same men joined us as soon as we left our rooms.

We could see the smoke of many ships in the distance in the Inland Sea and Kure harbor, a few miles to the eastward in the distance seemed full of ships too.

When I returned to Tokyo I reported to the Ambassador and to Washington that my office could not be counted on to give advance warning of Japanese moves because we had no sources of information and no opportunities to observe anything military. The Ambassador sent a detailed message along the lines of this report to the State Department but, during 1941, no less than ten messages had gone to Washington from the Embassy warning that Japan could plunge into a suicidal war with the United States without warning. Of course Japanese success at Pearl Harbor was a combination of excellent planning and skillful execution but there was also a tremendous element of luck.

On the morning of 8 December we were interned in the Embassy compound and kept there until late June 1942, then transported to Yokohama and the exchange ship ASAMA MAPU. After

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Marine Barracks, Navy Yard Pearl Harbor December 1941 Brigadier General Samuel R. Shaw, USMC (Ret.)

From October 1940 to late December 1941 the writer was Commander of "A" company in the Marine Barracks, Post Adjutant and Senior Watch Officer, then received the added duties of Navy Yard Police Officer and Provost Marshal.

"A" Company manned the entrances to the Navy Yard at the Main and Submarine Base Gates and certain distant outposts beyond. "B" Company manned the roving patrols and traffic control posts functioning under the Yard Police Officer. And, on 7 December, the Executive Officer was at sea observing landing craft tests at Johnson Island so the writer was also acting Executive Officer for several crucial days. This conglomeration of duties made for an involvement one way or another in nearly all that was planned or done at Pearl in December of 1941.

The attack itself was a surprise, but some defenses had been prepared on the premise that a surprise attack might occur. In these preparations, however, defense against air attack was only incidental to the basic plan of defense.

Odd to consider now, but the basic scheme was to defeat a commando type of attack mounted against the Navy Yard by hostile formations already ashore.

Initiation of these preparations began shortly after the Japanese attacked and captured the French border defenses of what is now North Vietnam in September 1940. That exposure of the urgency of their plans for the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was viewed by many as the opening phase of hostilities to seize the Philippines, Dutch East Indies, Malaya and Singapore.

In order to operate in those far areas, the Japanese had to make sure that this strategically important corner of IndoChina could not become bases for use by British, Dutch or American forces.

This they had done.

In late 1940 and early 1941 a series of conferences was held among officers of the 14th Naval District Headquarters, the District and Fleet Intelligence Offices and the Marine Barracks. At that time the defense of Oahu, including the fleet base, was an Army responsibility. The Army's intelligence estimate was that a sizeable number of local males of Japanese origin were organized and prepared to attack objectives on the island, especially the Navy Yard installations.

Further, if this attack occurred, it would be coordinated with other efforts such as shelling from submarines, air efforts by flying boats from the Marshalls, or perhaps some more powerful effort of a raid nature.

What this estimate was based on, the Marines were never told but, of course, in the event there was no single case of hostile action by any resident of Japanese descent. This is not to say that, at the time of those briefings and preparations, the Marines informed of the intelligence estimates did not give them full credence. It was easy to do. Some villages in the cane fields near Pearl Harbor, such as Aiea, right on top of the lower fresh water pumping stations and through which we had to go to reach the upper pumping station, were totally Japanese. Through the open doors and windows of the semi-tropics, Japanese flags and pictures of Emperor Hirohito could clearly be seen in many homes. There were many tall and fancy radio antennas, of the type associated with high class amateur radio stations. Many believed these radios were part of a Japanese spy network. The frequent Marine reports of what they thought was highly suspicious activity finally brought information that the Federal Communications Commission, Army and Navy intelligence units kept watch on all of these amateur sending stations, with no sign of improper use.

The Navy Yard's internal sentry and patrol system was to function as normally against saboteurs, arsonists or accidental fires and unauthorized entry or observation. The Army was to take care of affairs outside the Navy Yard fence and the Marines were to make the final defense of the Yard if hostile units reached the wire perimeter fence or slipped inside it. There was not a surplus of people to get all this done. The 1st and 3rd Defense Battalions were then quartered in the Navy Yard but were already beginning to move out to their island defense positions at Wake, Midway, Canton and Christmas Islands.

The 2nd Engineers Battalion was beginning the construction of Camp Catlin in the cane fields halfway to Honolulu. These outfits would have their own tasks, such as the defense battalion functions of anti-aircraft defense. In the event of necessity, the eventual plans provided for such Fleet Marine Force Units as were available to constitute additional units in reserve.

The perimeter defense line stretched from the Main Gate to the SubBase Gate to the small bay at Aiea where the outpost guarding the lower pumping station was quartered, and provided interlocking bands of machine gun fire.

Fortunately the lay of the terrain made tactically sound positions fairly simple, except at the gates. Initially these were to be open, dug in and sand-bagged emplacements. Eventually they were to be replaced by reinforced concrete gun positions. They never got built because it was decided that the sand-bagged open holes would cause less comment and alarm on the part of the general population, and fewer questions as to why it was necessary to build such defenses against ground attack coming from the interior of the island. Since there was a belief, at the time appearing rather far fetched.

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Marine Barracks parade ground at end of first attack.

that the sites should also be capable of firing at aircraft, and the possibility of shelling appeared remote, the lack of overhead cover was of small concern.

However, to make the open machine gun positions less obvious, ornamental appearing concrete gate houses were built.

They had raised parapets on their roofs behind which the guns, ammunition and water cans could be concealed. These were terrible sites for ground defense, being incapable of grazing fire, but turned out to be well sited for anti-aircraft defense.

They had head-on shots at the torpedo planes strafing them as they passed over on their run at the ships in the harbor.

The crews to man these weapons came from a rather unusual source. The two line companies, performing day on-day off guard duty, could not readily produce at any given moment of alarm the thoroughly trained gunners for specific gun crew assignments. The permanently assigned men from "A" Company at the two gates could and did provide such crews, but the others came from the post band. Usually the battle function of the band is as litter bearers. Here, with a few additional men from the maintenance shops, they were trained as machine gun crews, a principal element in the Marine Barracks plan for ground defense of the Navy Yard. In the event they did a superb job in the only action they had, firing against the enemy aircraft.

The guns at the Main and Sub-Base Gates were kept in fully ready condition; water jackets filled, hoses connected and a couple dozen ammunition boxes with belted ammunition. As the new relief of the guard came on duty they were required to check these weapon arrangements to be sure that all were in proper condition. The guns for the other positions were kept in a storage room

in the basement of the main barracks building. These too were kept in fully ready condition except for filled water jackets, and were checked daily by their crews. Periodic drills were held with designated truck drivers to practice breaking out all the gear and getting it to the prepared emplacements.

As 1941 slipped by, hostilities with Japan clearly were becoming more and more likely. As the tension mounted, everyone became more concerned about the security of important features within the Navy Yard. The European use of commandos, raiding units and saboteurs showed what might happen to us. The sensitive oil storage tanks within the Yard itself, the power plants, several places of lengthy exposure of pipes carrying the entire fresh water supply for the Navy Yard, the dry-dock caissons, a number of the then scarce and classified repair shops, such as for radar and instruments, appeared to be particularly vulnerable. Some of them had not even had sentries guarding their exterior.

The Barracks was required to place sentries at many points not guarded before, and to double the guard at many one man posts. The additional men were found by the kindness of the two Defense Battalions who alternately reinforced the Guard of the Day from the Barracks with enough men to fill all requirements. As time went on the morning guard mounts in front of the main building of the Marine Barracks grew to look like a Saturday morning parade.

That was the formation in ranks in front of the Marine Barracks that fine Sunday morning. The old and the new guard marched on and were standing at ease, waiting to begin the ceremony of morning colors. The men were

equipped with the M-1 rifle, each man having three clips of ball ammunition.

The men looked idly around as a column of planes, apparently guiding on the road from Honolulu, passed over the Main Gate area, flying at a surprisingly low altitude, headed toward Ford Island, and the ships moored along the length of the island.

The Sergeant of the old guard, a man who had had a lot of time in Shanghai and seen much of the Japanese forces there, did a double take, a long and careful second look. He turned to the Officer of the Day and said, "Sir, those are Japanese war planes." The officer in turn took a hard look. He said, "By God you're right! Music, sound 'Call to Arms!' " As the first notes from the bugle sounded,* the harbor shook with the explosion of a torpedo in the side of one of our battleships. Without another command the Marines in guard formation loaded their rifles, took aim and began firing. The Marine Barracks, Navy Yard Pearl, had gone to war.

The explosions, fire, smoke and zooming aircraft left no doubt in anyone's mind as to what was afoot. Marines poured out of the barracks, rifles in hand, mostly to the parade ground where there was the clearest field of fire toward the aircraft attacking the ships. Noncoms supervised distribution of ammunition from the guard house and the nearby post armory. Within minutes a hail of rifle bullets was pouring up at the Japanese warplanes. Very soon there was hardly a Marine around who was not shooting at the enemy aircraft.

The bandsmen broke out their machine guns and gear and took off for their * This bugle is now a treasured exhibit of the Marine Corps Museum at Quantico.

18 positions as if it were a drill. T h e Marine gun crews at the gates later claimed that they opened fire before anyone else, before the first explosions from torpedoes and bombs. They were generally believed; after all, they were subjected to strafing fire as the enemy planes flew overhead towards their release points and had a short jump on everyone else in learning that the war was on.

There are those, most of whom were not there, who later sneered at the idea that this small arms fire of rifles and machine guns could have had any effect. During the first phase of the attack this fire was a large part of the total delivered and intercepts of voice radio transmissions by pilots returning to their carriers showed they had taken many hits. Until the 3rd Marine Defense Battalion departed for the Guadalcanal operation, they kept a dramatic proof of effectiveness in front of their headquartersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a wing from a Japanese plane downed within the Yard. T h e wing had been riddled by 30 caliber bullets.

An immediate task was to find out if this heavy air attack was accompanied by the expected ground attack on which our plans were based. With Japanese aircraft in every direction and the horizon to the west blotted out by smoke from burning ships and aircraft, it suddenly seemed a quite reasonable expectation.

Attempts to call by telephone to a number of sentry posts failed. Almost at once the constant vibrations from heavy explosions began to keep circuits through

the Navy Yard switchboard in only intermittent service. Probably, too, if they had a field of fire and visible enemy planes, the sentries were more interested in shooting than in answering a telephone.

W h e n it became evident that telephonic reports could not be obtained, officers and senior noncoms were sent out to find out what was going on in the security system and whether anything like a ground attack was apparent. Nothing untoward ever developed within the Navy Yard, and no casualties occurred among the sentries. Outside, in the vicinity of villages where the Japanese cane field workers lived, primarily Aiea, the distinguishing feature was the absence of the people.

Out of an early inspection visit came an incident which was to lead to one of the bizarre touches in connection with the attack. An officer was sent to reestablish contact with the outposts at the upper and lower pumping stations above and below Aiea village. When he reached the lower station he found all was well, and that two radiomen had somehow come ashore there from the capsized OKLAHOMA. H e told them he would take them back into the yard after he checked the upper pumping station.

Going through an apparently abandoned Aiea, the large number and quality of the radio antennas captured their attention. They all got out of the pickup truck and inspected a number of the empty houses showing the presence of radios, where the radiomen were much

Salvaging wreckage of Japanese torpedo plane from Pearl Harbor

impressed with the high quality of the voice sending-receiving sets in these "poverty level" houses.

W h e n they reached the upper pumping station they found the outpost untouched; hypnotized, virtually enthralled by the marvelous box seat they had had for the spectacle laid out before them, and that the telephone was at least temporarily working. After reporting the results of the patrol, the officer asked permission to bring in the radio sets on the basis that the absence of people in the village and the quality of the radios were suspicious evidence of something being out of order. Besides, the Marines from the barracks had never been happy with the determination by the technicians that these radios were of no concern.

T h e response was an enthusiastic affirmative, not only to have the radiomen see to their careful withdrawal from the houses, but to deliver sets and radiomen to the District Intelligence Office where both would be put to immediate use.

Late that afternoon we found out the purpose of these instructions. During the summer of 1941 those Marine officers who had been language students in Tokyo had been pulled out of Japan as the likelihood of war became more visible.

If trapped in Japan by war they would have had no diplomatic immunity and would have been lost. They were brought back to Oahu, placed on the Marine Barracks rolls for administration and sent back to Japanese language instruction at the University of Hawaii under the supervision of the District Intelligence Office. These officers, like all servicemen, had headed as fast as they could for their duty posts as soon as they knew the war was on. Most were living in BOQ's in or just outside the Yard, and reached the District Intelligence Office very quickly, where the immediate need was for information on the Japanese forces.

T h e useful combination to be made from these officers with a language capability and the fortunate "availability" of the voice radios which could be "requisitioned" from Aiea was recognized at once.

Hence, the instructions to bring them post haste into the Yard.

T h e Barracks people learned of this admirable jury-rig about sundown when a number of the officers, with radios, showed up looking for working room.

T h e space they had been put into in the Administration Building became too cramped and noisy with all that was going on. They were told to ask for room at

19 the Barracks. By that time a good portion of the Headquarters of an Army antiaircraft battalion was set up in the Barracks basement. These people were squeezed over to make room and the Marine Barracks became equipped for a couple of days with what they came to regard as their own private communications intelligence station. Of course the Japanese fleet rapidly retired out of listening range and the arrangement was soon ended, the officers being reassigned and the radios redistributed within Fleet Intelligence.

The presence of this jury-rig radio intelligence group in the basement of the barracks and the employment of two young and gentle Nisei girls as maids by Colonel Harry K. Pickett, the Commanding Officer of the Marine Barracks, was parlayed by someone into an astounding fantasy to which the Naval District and the Marine Barracks had to respond.

Some time after the attack an officer from the District Intelligence Office came to the Barracks. With a sheepish, apologetic air he produced a dispatch which he said he knew was incredible, but that everyone would have to go through the indicated motions. He said the dispatch was so red hot it sizzled. And it really did! It was from the Chief of Naval Operations addressed to Com 14 as "Admiral King sends." It said a report described as coming from a reliable source had reached high authority that a number of Japanese employed by people in the Marine Barracks were actually Japanese agents. These agents, from a room hidden beneath a trapdoor in the basement of the Marine Barracks, equipped with an array of high powered radio sets, had directed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Com 14 was immediately to provide the Chief of Naval Operations with all pertinent details on the matter. Dutifully a group of people accompanied the embarrassed intelligence officer as we verified by close search, rapping and tapping on floors and walls, that there was no trapdoor and no hidden room which could factually help the imagination that had stretched the real events into such a fantasy. The Barracks people never knew whether the perpetrators of this wild tale, which even at the time appeared hilarious to those who knew of it, were ever identified and properly dealt with.

As the second phase of the attack wound down near 1000, no one knew what next to expect. Would new waves of

Capt. Sam Shaw (center) leading a search part>- through Manana Canyon on for spies and saboteurs.

attacking aircraft suddenly appear.''

Would bombardment ships and transports come over the horizon in a landing attempt .-* Whatever happened, it was necessary to get back to a more orderly operation.

The Marine riflemen in such numbers on the parade ground became the source of additional local security for a number of working areas in the Yard. Officers commandeered the willing services of these men to mount guard over things they believed deserved greater protection under the circumstances. This disrupted for a time the proper provision of relief of the guard of the day. It took several days to find and return them all. Some, being fed and maintained in high style, were in no hurry to end this kind of emergency detail.

The sentries on post since four in the morning had to be delivered food and water while the guard of the day was being reorganized to furnish relief for them. The mess sergeant was instructed to prepare sandwiches and provide water to be sent out in trucks which would also carry replenishment ammunition. He at once explained that he would need some help. All of his messmen and some of his cooks were still out on the parade ground with their rifles, as he said, "practicing being heroes, and to hell with the mess hall." He would need a search party to round up enough to get the job done quickly. Since Sunday morning breakfast had been prepared for the on-going guard of the day, a hot breakfast was available in the mess hall, and those present could serve themselves.

But quickly turning out a large number of sandwiches for absentees was another matter. Not to be forgotten either was the idea that breakfast ought not to be the only meal of the day.

The solution was readily at hand. The

December looking

brig of the Marine Barracks was the "holding" brig for all men in the fleet who had been convicted by general court martial and were awaiting transportation to prisons on the mainland, usually for serious offenses and relatively long sentences. There were around twenty of these men in the brig. They, and all other brig prisoners, were marched to the mess hall, where they were told that they were being made "Prisoners at Large" subject to the orders of the Mess Sergeant and his assistants and would not be returned to confinement until the emergency was over.

The scheme worked without a hitch.

Not a single man took advantage of the circumstances to escape or make trouble. A number of them worked with such flat-out energy and intelligent initiative that recommendations were made in their cases to commute their sentences subject to good behavior, and in every case it was done. It was the kind of thing that made everyone involved have a good feeling and take pride in the whole affair. One of these men said that he guessed it was a hell of a thing to say, but the Japanese attack had done some good for at least a few people. It was certainly so for some of them. One of these men was a Marine sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, as an incorrigible bad actor. Later in the war the writer found this man a member of his battalion and had the pleasure of promoting him to staff sergeant.

Some time in mid-afternoon a group of Navy Yard workmen came to the Barracks with a problem. Many were wet, in clothes soaked in fuel oil, all dog tired and hungry. They were part of a large number of workers who had been on a night shift. When the attack came on they had joined in, fighting fires, controlling damage, doing whatever was indicated

20 alongside the men in the fleet. Normally they would have gone home at eight in the morning. T h e civilian cafeteria in the Yard had not opened up. They needed food, for they expected to go back on the job. T h e Barracks mess hall and those of the Defense Battalions went on a 24-hour day buffet style of operation.

They fed anyone who came in the door.

This lasted until some time on Tuesday.

There were other similar common sense but outside of the book approaches to problems which presented themselves.

Many officers from the fleet were ashore with only the clothes they stood in and these were ruined, soaked in oil. T h e Fleet Marine Force Supply Depot and the Post Quartermaster held open house in their clothing issue rooms. Any officer who showed up in oil-soaked khakis was handed a fresh set of skivvies, socks, khaki trousers and a shirt, and pointed toward a head with showers where he could clean up and shift into fresh clothes. Because sailors were not then wearing khaki, they were shunted down to the Receiving Barracks which had a stock of Navy uniforms and dungarees.

Shortly after noon the Naval Hospital called, asking for use of extra space.

They were being flooded with casualties from the ships and the aviation outfits on Ford Island. They wanted to be able to farm out the less seriously injured who could survive with a lesser amount of care. T h e Marine Barracks found it could take quite a load. First, there was the Post Exchange, which had considerable space that could be cleared readily. A very nice-sized beer hall and the staff N C O Club were naturals; just move the tables and chairs outside. And finally, with a little more effort, the two story wooden barracks which housed 150-odd men of " A " Company. This required crowding together the men of " B " Company, and the Barracks Detachment in the main barracks building.

Then the lockers and bunks of " A " Company were moved to the main barracks. As space was successively cleared, the hospital overflow, complete with bunks, linen and hospital blankets, was moved in. A few senior Corpsmen were in general supervision of these newly created wards. Before nightfall with its prospect of a blackout and almost no place ashore equipped to be blacked out, these patients were fed from the mess hall with the Prisoners at Large crew doing most of the work.

T h a t night exhausted, nervous men all over the Yard, in the shock of a powerful

surprise blow, with death and destruction all around them, suffered a number of alarms and excursions, none of them caused by the factual presence of an enemy. There were some casualties. It is surprising under the circumstances that there were not more. Probably a major reason is that it takes a great deal of careful training to teach people to shoot well with rifles in the darkness. There was none of that training in those days, nor much more of it today.

One of these incidents engendered an unfortunate frame of mind which was to plague us, and the Island of Oahu, for weeks to come. Well after nightfall, in an overcast night, the Yard was pitchblack. Then someone threw the wrong switch. All the powerful floodlights for illuminating the lower fuel tank farm came on. That end of the Navy Yard appeared more brilliantly lit up than a modern stadium during the T V showing of a night ball game. Someone in a building near the tank farm threw open a window and leaned out. In a voice so loud that it was actually heard at a great distance, he screamed, "Shoot those lights out." Every man with a rifle, whether in range or not, joyfully responded. It was like Coney Island on the Fourth of July. As the lights succumbed to the instant fusillade, the sky for a few seconds was almost as brilliantly lit as before from the tracer bullets arcing through the night air. Then all was black again.

For weeks thereafter whenever a light showed in violation of blackout, many people felt licensed to fire a few rounds, at least in its general direction. It was a silly and dangerous practice that was difficult to stamp out. Finally, resort was made to summary, if irregular, punishment for offenders. As sentries came off their posts their weapons were inspected. Woe betide the man who had fired his rifle without a reason that an angry Sergeant of the Guard would accept as ironclad.

One night some time later the radars of the air defense system picked up a bogey over Oahu. When the searchlights cut on they had in their beams a large flying boat.

Later there were garbled accounts indicating that it had set off photo flash bombs for night photography. N o anti-aircraft guns opened fire. All hands were determined to have no more trigger-happy misfortunes such as had happened for a period immediately after the attack. By the time Army Air Corps authorities and Naval aviation authorities had convinced Air

Defense Operations that this unidentified aircraft was not theirs, and had to be enemy, the airplane had disappeared and was no longer on the radar screen.

Shortly thereafter the incident was repeated.

By happenstance, the writer's wife, then a supervisor in the Air Defense Command plotting room, was on duty on both occasions. She passed on the comic aspects (and serious as well) of the spectacle of everybody following the Mongolian General Prudential Rule, " W h e n in danger or in doubt; run in circles, scream and shout." Later the writer was ribbing CINCPAC'S Intelligence Officer as to whether there was an exchange of immunity for each side's reconnaissance agents. It turned out this was his first word of the incidents. T h e reporting system had managed to escape drawing CINCPAC'S attention to this embarrassing affair. But from then on the problem of enemy reconnaissance aircraft over Pearl Harbor got ample attention.

After the war we learned that these flying boats had come from the Marshall Islands without refueling from submarines at French Frigate Shoals, as we had thought, or anywhere else. They had perfected for themselves the U.S. Navy's "cruise control" technique for fuel economy in multi-engine aircraft and could make the round trip without refueling. But, at the time, the reaction was to establish a Marine detachment with two 4" naval guns at French Frigate Shoals in the hope that a hidden gun battery could scotch both subs and planes.

This "most distant outpost ever maintained by the Marine Barracks of a Navy Yard" lasted for about four months.

For the writer there was an odd sequel to this affair. Some 19 years later, while on an official visit to the Japanese Self Defense Forces, he was a guest at a lunch hosted by a Japanese Admiral. Naturally there was mutual comparing of wartime experiences. T h e host mentioned that, early in the war, he had been with a patrol aircraft squadron stationed in the Marshalls, T h a t led to a discussion of the events above. T h e Admiral was much interested and, with a broad smile, said, "I remember the beginning of all that very well. I was the pilot of the flying boat both times." ^

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Yesterday's concept of sea power.

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A Notion Of Sea Power, Yesterday And Tomorrow Captain Carl H. Amme, USN (Ret.)

In 1897, Alfred Thayer Mahan defined "sea power" in a letter to his London publisher: "I may say that the term 'sea power,' which now has such vogue, was deliberately adopted by me to compel attention. . . . I deliberately discarded the adjective 'maritime' being too smooth to arrest men's attention or stick in their minds.

'Sea power,' in English at least, seems to have come to stay in the sense I used it . . . to express, as I meant, at once an abstract conception and a concrete fact."

As a term to compel attention, it has been very successful. Writers have been using and exploiting the term for years.

Just recently, the Navy League changed the title of its magazine from NAVY to Sea Power. It is a good buzz word. Even the Air Force recognizes this by coining the word "Aerospace Power," which suggests that the isotropic nature of the physical environment somehow grants the Air Force dominion in that area. The choice of the phrase probably had a lot to do with getting the Navy out of the satellite business.

When Mahan, however, breaks his definition down further, he runs into some problems. "Sea power," as Mahan defined it, is also a concrete fact. "Sea power consists of production, shipping, and colonies."

Now that covers quite a bit. Production comprises the national wealth, the industrial potential. Shipping covers ports, shipyards, and oceangoing trade. Colonies cover overseas bases and raw materials.

This is also the definition of mercantilism and imperialism. That is only natural, since the periods of history Mahan examinedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the Treaty of Westphalia until the end of the nineteenth centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; were the periods of colonial development in the new world and later in Africa, India and Australia.

But what about a Navy.? Mahan says: "The necessity of a navy in the restricted sense of the word springs from the existence of a peaceful shipping and dis-

appears with it, except in the case of a nation which has aggressive tendencies, and keeps a navy merely as a branch of the military establishment."

The United States though was an exception. Mahan made this statement which almost could be regarded as prophecy: "The United States, with no aggressive purpose, but merely to sustain avowed policies, for which her people are ready to fight, although unwilling to prepare, needs a navy both numerous and efficient, even if no merchant vessel ever again flies the United States flag."

Finally, there is the following statement from Mahan's naval scriptures that has given military historians much difficulty in interpreting: "Let us start from the fundamental truth, warranted by history, that the control of the seas, and especially along the great lines drawn by national interest or national commerce, is the chief among the merely material elements in the power and prosperity of nations."

Mahan's abstract conception of sea power is control of the seas. But here he refers to control of the seas as chief of the material elements of power. This appears to be cart-before-the-horse logic. What Mahan designates as elements of power appear to be the consequences of power.

Power is used to gain control rather than control to gain power. In other words, does sea power, the ability to control the seas, make a nation strong or is it that a strong nation is better able to exercise sea power and thereby control the seas ?

In a strategic sense, sea power has had different influences depending on the strategic environment. During the nineteenth century, Britain used the navy skillfully as an instrument of policy. But even then, the limitations of sea power were recognized. Sir Julian Corbett once remarked, "we are inclined to forget how impotent sea power is of itself to decide a war against great Continental states."

British diplomacy was powerless to prevent French intervention in Spain in 1823. On

the other hand, British sea power was able to nip in the bud even the thought of intervention by other European states during the struggle for independence of the South American states from Spain. At least, the great liberator Simon Bolivar credited "only England, mistress of the seas," with protecting the South American states from the united forces of Europe.

American sea power, weak as it was in comparison to British sea power during that period, still had a value as a reminder to Britain of the wisdom of seeking satisfactory relations with the United States in order to be free to deal with her European rivals. Even earlier, Thomas Jefferson said, "Great Britain is the nation which can do us the most harm of anyone, or all on earth; and with her on our side we need not fear the whole world."

In World War I, the German failure to take the channel ports gave British and American sea power the openings to reinforce France. In World War II, the German seizure of the channel ports led to the defeat of France and a long and costly battle of the Atlantic before the allies could marshal the necessary sea power to make an invasion of Europe successful.

These historical examples point up something that is often overlooked: the cumulative effect of sea power among friendly nations. Even a small sea power may influence a large sea power towards friendly policies, and friendly policies in turn may encourage nations to coordinate the use of this augmented sea power for common goals. When we compare the size of the Russian fleet and merchant marine to ours, we are inclined to overlook that the British, Italians, and French have fairly substantial sea power establishments themselves that may augment United States sea power.

There is little question that when the maritime capabilities of Japan and West Europe are thrown into the scale, the allies have preponderant sea power as compared to Russia and its satellite states.

The United States does not do so badly

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alone. Granted, U.S. flag liners carry only 5 percent of American trade. But if the other ships owned by Americans and flying other flags are counted, such as Liberia or Panama, the amount of ocean trade being "controlled" by United States citizens is quite large. United States citizens, for example, own and control about 1,000 tankers totaling some 42 million deadweight tons. This is about one-fourth of the world's total. Russia, by comparison, owns about a third as many tankers of only 5 million deadweight tons total.

This does not alter, of course, the fact that the state of our merchant flag fleet is deplorable and that the United States does not have the right kinds of logistic vessels to discharge in unimproved harbors. These deficiencies are too well known. But one should not discount the value of these "flags-of-convenience" ships.

They add significantly to the sea power of the United States.

There is also shipbuilding. Western Europe and Japan together build about 85 to 90 percent of all new oceangoing merchant ships and will continue to do so through the next ten years. The rest of the world combinedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that takes in the United States and the USSRâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;accounts for the other 10 to 15 percent. On the other hand, if the dollar value of naval and merchant shipbuilding and repair are combined, the United States is the largest shipbuilding country in the Western world, with 225,000 dock workers. That's a fairly substantial capacity.

Sea power, in any definition of the term, has substance: transport elements, merchant ships of all types, shipbuilding and repair facilities, port and terminal facilities, and naval assets afloat and ashore that provide the element of force in the widest sense in time of peace, tensions, crises, and conflicts. Sea power conjurs up visions of nations that have all these assets. Norway has a large merchant marine but one does not regard it as a sea power. Norway alone lacks the means of controlling the seas.

Japan, despite the limitation it has placed on its maritime self-defense forces, is considered at least a potential sea power. One can readily imagine Japan sending her Navy down to the Malacca Straits if pirates or anyone else began to interfere with Japanese commerce. What seems to characterize a sea power is a nation's capability of controlling the seas. Although Germany in both world wars waged an intensive campaign to destroy allied shipping, it never was able right from the first days of the war to control the seas for its own commerce. Outside of the waters in

the Baltic and the North Sea, German shipping was effectively wiped off the seas.

So was Italy's.

The very characteristic that is ascribed to sea power of being able to control the sea puts the emphasis on the Navy. Even Mahan traced the influence of sea power by discussing crucial naval battles. One might even suggest that had Nelson lost the Battle of Trafalgar the people in Australia might be speaking French today.

Certainly, France was interested in colonies and has left its heritage in Africa along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Sea power has either been used to keep open the seas for inclusive and shared enjoyment or to expropriate portions of the seas for exclusive use. Where one ship has been, another may soon occupy the same spot. No one suffers and everyone benefits.

Freedom of the seas prevails by mutual consent until some nation seeks to achieve interests that are opposed by others. At that time the decision becomes crucial whether to continue to share the benefits of free seas or to expropriate portions solely for a nation's benefit.* The decision taken at the time the crucial problem of sea control is faced will depend on how the national leaders view the circumstances. Admittedly this calls for conjecture. But then the future is conjecture. Whereas one may get some insights by studying Thucydides and Mahan and playing war games, one can only conjecture what will be the nature of the next war. When the Navy some years ago undertook its examination of the War at Sea, certain assumptions were made in the scenario. This was necessary: the purpose of a scenario is to bring opposing forces into play in a plausible manner in order to analyze their interactions. What has happened, however, is that a large part of the Navy accepts the War at Sea scenario almost dogmatically as the way a future war will actually be. This is a dangerous predilection on the part of naval officers.

At the Naval War College such assumptions should be critically examined.

Historically, we have miscalculated the nature of the war and therefore have entered the wars with the wrong balance of forces. The assumption that the U.S. would be able to stay out of World War I and defend its own security led the Navy

* This problem has significance beyond the question of using the sea for transportation or for batde. Fishing and oflshore mineral deposits are also matters that concern the control of the seas.

This discourse, however, relates to the traditional concept of sea power.

to emphasize the battle line and the decisive sea engagement advocated by Mahan.

Actually, allied to Great Britain, who had enough battleships, what really was needed was destroyers. In World War II, where aviation became dominant, we did not initially have enough aircraft carriers.

Today, it is widely assumed that the submarine will dominate the next war. But will it indeed } And if it does dominate the next war, will it be by widespread attacks on convoys or occasionally isolated armed encounters or naval "fire-fights".''

We have known for some time that Russia had cruise missiles, but we have only become concerned about them when the Egyptians sank the EILAT. Before that we envisioned that carrier air attacks could sink at arms length the Russian ships carrying cruise missiles. Carrier aircraft can still do that. But now we have suddenly become aware that these weapons might be used against us or against our friends by surrogate small powers such as North Vietnam and Egypt. Furthermore, they might be used in circumstances where Russian naval vessels can get in the line of fire and inhibit the Americans from retaliating in kind. One only has to recall that the mere presence of Russian ships in Port Said deterred the Israelis from attacking the harbor.

The political and psychological calculations that attend a possible Soviet-American confrontation in this nuclear age complicate sea power assessments. It may be conventional wisdom to assert that the first use of nuclear weapons will lead to general nuclear war, and that the nuclear powers will avoid at all costs a confrontation that would lead to such a war. But is this inevitable? Could not small yield, clean, tactical nuclear weapons of only a few tons T N T equivalent be used in a naval engagement to good effect, especially in ASW, without triggering a nuclear holocaust.?

The Soviet strategic buildup has more than doubled since the start of SALT in 1969 when the Secretary of State declared the forlorn hope "to negotiate an arms agreement that will keep us in the same relative position" that we were then. Obviously, the strategic environment has changed. The question is whether sea power is as relevant now in preserving our interests and those of our allies as sea power was only a few years ago when the United States enjoyed a position of strategic superiority.

Sea power seems even more relevant.

Mahan claimed sea power is at once an abstract conception and a concrete fact.

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The conception is in how skillfully we use our sea power resources. The concrete fact is the vast sea power resources of ships, ports, trade, and overseas investments belonging to us and to our European and Japanese allies.

Sea power is in fact the means by which national power is exercised on a global scale. Russia, traditionaly a land power, has recognized this fact and seeks to project its power throughout the world. That the land unites and the sea divides is a myth that Russia has finally recognized.

The sea has always outflanked the land.

There is no question that Soviet sea power represents a threat. But the threat is nowhere as large as it is often made out to be. What is most serious is the skill with which the Soviets are exploiting their Navy and merchant marine in peacetime for political and psychological purposes to gain positions of influence in the Middle East, in North Africa, and in India.

It is important that we see the threat in the proper perspective. The Russian Navy is attempting to establish a pattern of operations that might infringe on the freedom of our own operations. To avoid the harassment of Soviet warships entering U.S. fleet formations during tactical exercises, we might be tempted to restrict our operations to the Western Mediterranean.

This would be most unwise, for unless we continue to assert our right to operate in the Eastern Mediterranean and to make regularly scheduled visits to friendly ports bordering these waters, we will only abet the Russians in their attempt to create the impression that the Eastern Mediterranean is "their lake"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;like the Baltic, the Black Sea, and yes, the Sea of Japan.

Analysts have pointed out that the U.S.

Sixth Fleet carriers are extremely vulnerable to land-based Soviet aircraft. But when these analysts extrapolate from this conclusion to the recommendation that the U.S. should pull the carriers out of the Mediterranean, they display a complete misunderstanding of what sea power is all about. The shared enjoyment of the seas is precious and, in the Mediterranean, essential. Remove the Sixth Fleet from the Mediterranean and the United States will have removed the only capability of confronting the Soviets in the Middle East.

Without this capability, deterrence would be seriously weakened in the area.

This point needs to be emphasized. War games played to see whether the United States can successfully resupply Europe in event of war will conclude that there is no way to do so without building hundreds of escorts or "sea-control vessels." Overlooked in the scenario is the fact that the strategic environment in which the superpowers might risk a confrontation is one in which nuclear deterrence is an overriding influence. The crucial decision might well be made to share the seas rather than to expropriate portions of it. Strategic deterrence prevents either of the two superpowers from trying to drive the other from the ocean. Their navies must continue to coexist.

The Soviet Navy is a threat insofar as it interposes its ships and deters us from establishing control over those seas and narrow waters we want to use. Freedom to operate in these waters must be jealously guarded at all times. ^

Oops!f Shipmate is deeply embarrassed to discover that an entire page of names of midshipmen and their alumni fathers was somehow omitted from the "Profile of '77" published in October. They are: 1952 Cdr. Robert F. Caulk, USN Mid'n. Peter M. Caulk Capt. John R. Eshman, USN Mid'n. Stephen J. Eshman LCol. Prentice A. Lindsey, USMC Mid'n. William J. Lindsay Cdr. Robert E. Sheldon, USN Mid'n. Robert K. Sheldon Capt. K. G. Smith, USN Mid'n. Gregory F. Smith Cdr. Victor J. Vine, USN Mid'n. Victor J. Vine Cdr. M. N. Whitehurst, Jr., USN Mid'n. Richard M. Whitehurst 1953 LCol. David J. Carroll, USAF Mid'n. Sean J. Carroll *LCdr. Michael J. DiNola, USN Mid'n. Michael J. DiNola, Jr. *LCdr. Peter H. Krusi, USN Mid'n. Alan P. Krusi Cdr. Curtis W. Miller, Jr., USN Mid'n. Curtis W. Miller, II In addition. Shipmate erroneously identified the father of Mid'n. James P. Dolan as Mr. Joseph F. Dolan '46 instead of Mr. Michael F. X. Dolan of the same class.

We deeply regret these errors. \J>

No More Alumni Chairs The Alumni Association regrets having to announce that we can no longer offer alumni chairs for sale. The large increase in express rates and deterioration of delivery service, plus increasing costs of labor and materials, have forced the manufacturer to stop their production.

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The United States Fleet The Navy's Basic Organization Between World Wars Captain F r a n k V. Rigler, U S N (Ret.)

Varying world and national conditions have dictated major changes in the organizational structure of the Navy throughout its existence. One such change in the forces afloat occurred fifty-one years ago, in December 1922, with the establishment of the United States Fleet. This organization lasted for nearly two decades in the peaceful period between world wars that culminated in the greatest conflict in history.

In his 1919 Report of the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels wrote, "It has been a source of regret to all who believe equal protection should be given to all portions of our coast that our Navy has heretofore lacked enough ships to warrant two great divisions, one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific. It is a matter of national congratulation that our naval strength at last permits this with the utilization of the Panama Canal for the defense purpose for which it was constructed. For years the advocates of an isthmian canal have pointed out that one of its chief values would be to double the effectiveness of the fleet.

N o w these two fleets will make their passage through the Canal from time to time as they come together in drill, in maneuvers and in competition."

W h e n the Canal was opened in 1914, the war in Europe made mobilization of our naval strength in the Atlantic a necessity. It was not until August 1919 that Admiral H u g h Rodman, in his flagship N E W MEXICO, the first electrically propelled battleship, led the newly organized Pacific Fleet of 185 ships, with a total displacement of 525,000 tons, through the Canal into the Pacific. Ships of about the same tonnage remained on the East Coast, comprising the Atlantic Fleet under Admiral Henry B. Wilson (later Superintendent of the Naval Academy).

T h u s there were two divisions of what the Secretary called the "American Fleet," but without formal coordination. In his 1921 Report he stated that "in the event of the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific

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It should be noted that a previous use of the term "United States Fleet" had been loosely applied in 1919. In his Fleet Organization 19I9-I941 Notes Lieutenant Richard W . Leopold points out that: The United States Fleet was established on 10 January 1919 by merely substituting that name for that of the U.S. Adantic Fleet. The reason for the change, which caused a good deal of confusion at the time, is not altogether clear. It was, perhaps, a simple tribute to Admiral Henry T. Mayo, Commander-in-Chief of the Adantic Fleet . . . (but more likely was) a tacit recognition that, due to the exigencies of the war, practically all the major combatant strength of our sea forces was concentrated in the Atlantic Fleet. Whatever the reasons for its establishment, the new command lasted but a short time, until 30 June 1919 when Mayo retired and the United States Fleet was divided into two equal fleets. As Commander-in-Chief

United States Fleet, Mayo did not in any way act differently than before.

Admiral Hilary P . Jones was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the newly organized United States Fleet in 1922. T h e organization included four major task forces: the Battle Fleet, Scouting Fleet, Control Force and Fleet Base Force but specifically excluded the Asiatic Fleet, Special Service Squadron in Central American waters, Naval Transportation Service, Special Duty Ships and Naval District Craft. T h e Battle Fleet and Fleet Base Force were stationed in the Pacific, while the Scouting Fleet and Control Force were in the Atlantic.

As C I N C L A N T F L T Admiral Jones had

enjoyed a flagship he undoubtedly would have carried over to his new command. A former luxury liner and W W I transport, which subsequently broke many Atlantic crossing records, the GREAT NORTHERN,

had been made flagship of the post-war Atlantic Fleet on the theory that the C I N C and staff of a major fleet could best operate during combat in a fast auxiliary behind the scene of action. After overhaul and conversion, with the new name COLUMBIA, she hoisted the Admiral's flag in the summer of 1921. But, in February 1922, her sister ship. NORTHERN PACIFIC,

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The Pacific Steamship Company desperately needed a replacement for her, which led President H a r d i n g to direct COLUMBIA'S removal from the Navy List and return to her former owners. For nearly twenty years she sailed the Pacific as SS H . F . ALEXANDER, but was reacquired by

the United States in 1942 and served through World W a r II as U S A T GEORGE S. SiMONDS. USS MARYLAND had succeeded C O L U M -

BIA as flagship of the Atlantic Fleet and continued on as flagship of the United States Fleet, but it was decided to convert

the summer of 1927 she was relieved as flagship by USS TEXAS, becoming the Re-

ceiving Ship at the N e w York Navy Yard and continuing as such through W W II. During her four years as fleet flagship the SEATTLE touched base at many ports then not normally visited by other ships of the fleet. She was not attached to any task force and normally operated in company with other major combatants only during the few weeks of annual fleet concentrations and exercises. T h e TEXAS continued this practice.

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of the famous Armored Cruiser Squadron) for that purpose. T h e SEATTLE had been in reduced commission in the Puget Sound Navy Yard since early 1921 but alterations were soon completed and she was placed in full commission in March 1923 to serve

attest that the old slogan, "Join the Navy and see the world," was more meaningful to the crews of these two ships than to most of their cohorts. For example, when the Pacific ships left the Canal Zone after the Joint Fleet Exercises of 1926 they proceeded directly to San Diego or San Pedro while the SEATTLE stopped off at San Jose, Guatemala; Mazatlan, Mexico; Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Portland en route to Puget Sound. There her itinerary included Vancouver and Victoria, not generally ports on the visiting list but very welcome in those days of Prohibition. O n the East

as flagship for C I N C U S . It is odd, though,

that the flagship of a modern fleet was one of the Navy's last coalburners, her four 10" turret guns were inoperative and twelve of her sixteen 6" guns had been removed.

Nevertheless, she led the greater part of the fleet on an extended friendship tour to N e w Zealand and Australia in 1925. In

Coast the following year she made summer visits to Marblehead, Rockport, Portland, Eastport and Bar Harbor. In the Caribbean the pattern was repeated by both SEATTLE and TEXAS with stops at

Santo Domingo, Port au Prince, Jamaica, Venezuela, and Cuba when the TEXAS carried President Coolidge and his official party from Key West to Havana for a meeting of the Pan-American Congress.

Less than a month later she was in N e w Orleans for ten days of Mardi Gras prior to departing the East Coast for fleet exercises in Hawaii. And, Christmases of both 1926 and 1927 were spent in N e w York.

T h e concept of strategic overall command by a Commander-in-Chief cruising independently in his flagship, both taking a battleship away from the fleet and greatly limiting his tactical responsibility, was not accepted as sound organizational structure by all high ranking officers. O n e C I N C U S , however. Admiral Henry A. Wiley, maintained that the TEXAS was among the leaders in gunnery, maneuvering and steaming, and that her officers and crew were becoming better all-around Navy men. H e carried out his determination to cover both oceans to the maximum limits of his command.

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combatant ship, fifteen Admirals served in that capacity. They were:

Commander-in-Chief and Staff, U. S. Fleet—Seated: Admiral Henry H. Wiley, C I N C U S ; left, Rear Adm. H. V. Butler; right, Capt. Walter S. Anderson. Standing, from right, Cdr. Hugo N. Koehler, Cdr. Thomas C. Kinkaid, Lt.(jg) Frank V. Rigler, Cdr. Paul Bastedo, Lt. Cdr. A. W. Dunn, Col. John Beaumont, Lt.(jg) K. L. Forster, Cdr. Miles A. Libbey, Lt.(jg) Stewart Lindsay, Lt. Cdr. J. R. Redman, and Ens. John O'Shea, Jr.

The TEXAS served as fleet flag until 1931, when she was relieved by USS PENNSYLVANIA, which had just completed two years of overhaul and modernization. At this time the concept of a roving flagship was abandoned and from then on the flagship was regularly assigned to task and type commands. PENNSYLVANIA continued as fleet flagship until February 1941, longer than any other, when the nineteen-year-old fleet organization was restructured.

During these nineteen years some changes had occurred, but they were of minor nature. For example, in May 1923 the Atlantic and Pacific Submarine Divisions were assigned to the Control Force, but shortly thereafter were made a part of the Battle Fleet. Later on the 14th and 15th Naval Districts were made responsible to C I N C U S .

In 1931 changes in nomenclature were ordered, the major task forces becoming the Battle Force, Scouting Force, Base Force and Submarine Force and some relocations of forces occurred later. After the annual fleet exercises of 1932, because of Japanese actions in Manchuria and in Shanghai, the Scouting Force remained in the Pacific. In July 1937 the Training Squadron, the last element of the Scouting Force remaining in the Atlantic, had its name changed to "Training Detachment" and was placed directly under C I N C U S . In October 1938 it became the Atlantic Squadron, U.S. Fleet and subsequently in November 1940, when the European situation was hotting up, became the Patrol Force, U.S. Fleet.

General Order 143 of 3 February 1941 established three independent fleets, each commanded by an admiral. These were the U.S. Atlantic, Pacific and Asiatic Fleets. Less than a year before, at the end of Fleet Problem XXI in May 1940, virtually the entire United States Fleet as it then existed, less the Patrol Force, was ordered based on Hawaii rather than the West Coast. Under the new order those forces became the U.S. Pacific Fleet and the Patrol Force became the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

In the new organization there was no overall command by a Commander-inChief, U.S. Fleet. Instead the three fleets were "Administrative and Task Organizations," whose commanders acted normally under instructions from the Navy Department. The U.S. Fleet was "an administrative organization for training purposes only" and "a task organization only when two or more fleets are concentrated, or are operating in conjunction with each other."

Additional duty as Commander-in-Chief U.S. Fleet was assigned to the senior commander of the three independent fleets, but he was to exercise this authority only when two or more of the fleets operated together or when prescribing uniform standards of training and procedure for all forces afloat. Under these conditions Admiral Husband E. Kimmel served as CINC PACFLT and C I N C U S from the issuance of General Order 143 until 17 December 1941.

During the nineteen years in which C I N C U S exercised his authority from a

Admiral Hilary P. Jones 1 Jan 23-4 Aug 23 Admiral Robert E. Coontz 4 Aug 23-3 Oct 25 Admiral Samuel S. Robison 3 Oct 25-4 Sept 26 Admiral Charles F. Hughes 4 Sept 26-8 Nov 27 Admiral Henry A. Wiley 8 Nov 27-21 May 29 Admiral William V. Pratt 21 May 29-17 Sep 30 Admiral Jehu V. Chase 17 Sep 30-15 Sep 31 Admiral Frank H. Schofield 15 Sep 31-10 Aug 32 Admiral Richard H. Leigh 10 Aug 32-10 Jun 33 Admiral David F. Sellers 10 Jun 33-15 Jun 34 Admiral Joseph M. Reeves 15 Jun 34-24 Jun 36 Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn 24 Jun 36-29 Jan 38 Admiral Claude E. Bloch 29 Jan 38-6 Jan 40 Admiral James O. Richardson 6 Jan 40-1 Feb 41 Admiral Husband E. Kimmel 1 Feb 41-17 Dec 41 Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King 30 Dec 41-10 Odt 45 It is interesting to note the short average time served in this important assignment— slightly over one year and three months— and that five served less than one year as C I N C U S . It is also noteworthy that only two of the fifteen became Chief of Naval Operations subsequently. Admirals Hughes and Pratt. One, Admiral Coontz, had the unusual distinction of serving as CNO prior to becoming CINC US. Two of the fifteen. Admirals Robison and Sellers, were Superintendents of the Naval Academy after commanding the U.S. Fleet.

Admiral Ernest J. King, the sixteenth and final C I N C U S , was in a very special category. He was appointed Commanderin-Chief, U.S. Fleet on 20 December 1941 following the Pearl Harbor disaster, and assumed this office on 30 December 1941.

Less than three months later, the duties of Commander-in-Chief U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations were combined under Executive Order of 12 March 1942 and Admiral King was confirmed in that dual office. His short title became COMINCH, and he is the only officer to serve in that

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capacity. When the rank of Fleet Admiral was approved, King was the first appointed by the President and approved by the Senate to hold that rank, dating from 17 December 1944. Later, Executive Order 9635 transferred to CNO the functions of C I N C U S ; on 10 October 1945 Fleet Admiral King became the Chief of Naval Operations and the title of Commander-inChief U.S. Fleet ceased to exist.

During WW II one other flagship served the United States Fleet, even though briefly. This was USS VIXEN, a large converted yacht which arrived in the Washington Navy Yard on 28 December 1941, just before Admiral King was named C I N C U S .

Two days later she broke his flag but only flew it until June 1942, when she was reassigned as flagship of CINCLANTFLT, Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll.

Another United States Fleet organization even remotely resembling the one which has been discussed seems unlikely in the future. In the twenties, having successfully brought a difficult war to an end, and with a promise of peace for some time to come, there was no necessity for maintaining far flung major naval forces. Now, with a very different and potentially more dangerous world wide situation, such forces are necessary.

Most who have served in the U.S. Fleet would probably agree that the problems facing the officers today, both commissioned and petty, are more complicated and trying than was the lot of those several decades ago. The earlier officers surely had their frustrations, their dangers, disasters, and uncertainties; but the naval profession of which they were a part was a widely respected one. They were not faced with the many new disruptive processes and dissensions which have been reported present in the services today.

Currentlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the interest of recruiting â&#x20AC;&#x201D;bumper stickers are seen on automobiles proclaiming, "SAILORS HAVE MORE FUN." This contention would seem to have had more validity during the existence of the U.S. Fleet, even with its stricter discipline and tauter ships, than at present.

Perhaps, with the winding down of the Vietnam situation and the present easing of relations with the Soviets and China, the stress and strain we have experienced in the nation for too long will abate somewhat. Hopefully, we may be able to realize an upward trend not only in "more fun," but also in justifiable pride in the service both by those without and within the Navy. <t/

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Homecoming Saturday, 13 October 1973

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Alumni Assembly Questions and Answers PART I Questions to the Naval Academy

1. Senator Javits (R-NY) and others have been trying to get girls admitted to the service academies for the last two or three years. What are the prospects for this ridiculous situation coming to pass at the Naval Academy?

Peter G. Odell '62 As you know, the curriculum at the Naval Academy includes a considerable amount of training for combat service at sea and ashore, as well as rigorous physical requirements. Besides being unnecessary and inappropriate for women officers, admission of women would be wasteful in view of Title 10, U. S. Code, Section 6015, which states that "women may not be assigned to duty in aircraft that are engaged in combat missions, nor may they be assigned to duty on vessels of the Navy other than hospital ships or transports."

Until the law is changed, the Navy and the Naval Academy intend to continue with the present policy of maintaining an all-male student body. In a recent development pertaining to this subject, a civil class action suit has been filed in a federal district court contesting the present policy of both the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy to exclude women.

Capt. Campbell Dir. of Candidate Guidance

2. Why can't we use the Midshipmen Store.' If it is part of the Navy Exchange System, our regular privileges should apply. If it is an independent store, alumni should have privileges.

The Midshipmen Store has by far the finest selection of articles of interest to alumni, but unfortunately we can't get in the door. Why not change the policy and let our class rings identify us.'

Donald P. Roane '52

Has there been any reconsideration of the recent policy of excluding all (including alumni) from the Midshipmen Store except midshipmen and officers stationed at the Academy.' If not, why not.'

Jerome Rapkin '52 The Midshipmen Store is not part of the Navy Exchange System but was established separately by law to provide service to the Brigade of Midshipmen. This separation provides the Midshipmen Store with unique flexibility in purchasing and the use of profits. The Store exists to provide merchandise needed by midshipmen while offering them savings in time and money. Patronage policy is affected by numerous factors such as space constraints, length of time spent in lines by midshipmen, the number of store employees. At the present time, patronage can only be extended beyond midshipmen to those officers on duty in the Annapolis area. Patronage policy in the Midshipmen Store is under continual review, and if the policy is changed in the future to include alumni, a notice will be printed in Shipmate. The policy of permitting alumni to patronize the Midshipmen Store on Homecoming Weekend has been continued. This year the hours will be 0800-1200 and 1230-1630 Friday, 12 October, and 0800-1200 Saturday, 13 October.

Capt. Forbes Commandant of Midshipmen

3. To what degree has the practice of turning back a midshipman to repeat first class year been reduced by the recent summer remedial program leading to delayed graduation? What financial saving does this represent?

Robert W. Sherer '61

In the summer of 1971 fourteen midshipmen were involved, thirteen in 1972 and four in 1973. Assuming that the cost per year is at least ten thousand dollars, a considerable saving has been accomplished.

In addition, the services of these thirty-one midshipmen to the Fleet were available a year earlier.

John F. Kelley Asst. Dean for Academic Affairs

4. The Air Force Academy has recently been the object of news stories concerning their high attrition rate.

The cadets there apparently feel they have too many restrictions. During my time at USNA it was generally accepted that the USAFA was considerably more lax than USNA. They are allowed riding in cars, unlimited weekends, etc. In the light of this attrition how do the academies justify relaxing their rules?

Dennis R. Bussey '69 Attrition figures for a service academy tabulate those who left and those who remain and do not readily lend themselves to analysis and causal factors. Periodically, when one of the academies shows a higher rate of attrition than another, much publicity results which leads to speculation on the part of the observers and introspection by that academy to seek the cause.

Each of the service academies, USNA included, has undergone change over the years. Indeed, it would be unhealthy to do otherwise. For an educational institution, particularly one devoted to producing professional officers in the naval service, to insulate itself from the society it serves would place its graduates at a distinct disadvantage in dealing with current problems. Changes have been evolutionary rather than revolutionary and can hardly be termed rule relaxing here or at any other service academy.

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There is little to suggest any significant correlation between privileges, such as car riding, and attrition. As a result, the academies, when justifying changes, do so on the intrinsic merits thereof and leave attrition figures to represent those young men who either could not or would not meet the standards.

Capt. Forbes Commandant of Midshipmen

5. With the U. S. Supreme Court having ruled that it is unconstitutional to require a midshipman or cadet to attend religious services, what is the Naval Academy doing to insure that its graduates have some knowledge of the fundamentals of the world's great religions and a philosophy that can help them over the hurdles that all, but especially those in the military caste, must face throughout life?

C F. Stillman '27 It should not be thought that midshipmen have abandoned religious services since the court decree. While attendance differs to a degree on a denominational basis, a substantial majority of the Brigade of Midshipmen continue to attend religious services on a regular basis either at the Naval Academy or at a civilian church.

As a significant aspect of the Academy's Human Goals Program, all midshipmen are required to take a four-year course entitled The Professional Officer and the Human Person. Initiated in September 1973, the course is designed to address the responsibility every midshipman and officer shares for the "whole man" and for those human goals, personal, social, cultural, moral, ethical, spiritual, and related values pertinent to the whole man. The course includes sessions in the area of major world religions, approached from the perspective of both cross-cultural relations and the responsibility of the officer to understand and appreciate the philosophical and religious dimensions of human relations and human motivation.

Capt. O'Connor Senior Chaplain

6. Does the Academy plan to continue scheduling such football factories as Penn State, Michigan, Notre Dame, etc.? If so, how do we expect to be competitive and avoid possible adverse effects on our recruiting efforts, image, and Brigade spirit?

Roger L. Buck '50

In discussing future Navy football scheduling, one particular point must be made to put the answer in the correct perspective. Most major college football schedules are contracted ten to fifteen years in advance. Such has been the case at the Naval Academy. This point is made to ensure everyone realizes that current scheduling policies cannot be immediately reflected in the schedule. The Naval Academy plays a difficult schedule at the present time, one in which we wish changes could be made; however, we have both a legal and moral commitment to carry it out. We are sure the alumni would not want it otherwise.

For the past few years the Naval Academy has made changes in its future schedules, dropping some of the so-called "football powerhouses." We have been successful in scheduling some Ivy League schools.

With the exception of schools that have a history of being "football powerhouses" over a long period and where you would expect that trend to continue, it is difficult to predict the competitive status of different schools as far in advance as the schedules are made. As an example—most young men who will play in the 1980's are now in the first or second grade.

There are other factors that should be noted that will have a possible impact on the Naval Academy's competitive football status in the next few years. The National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs all intercollegiate sports, has passed a rule that limits the number of football scholarships major football schools can offer to a maximum of 105. It further limits the maximum number any school can provide in any one year to 30. This rule should make more quality athletes available to other schools and could reduce the competitiveness of the "super powers."

In addition, starting 1 August 1973, all college athletic scholarships are for one year vice the four year scholarships now being offered. This could make the Naval Academy more attractive to quality athletes.

In summary, the Naval Academy is making changes to its schedule by not playing some of the "super powers"—by scheduling some Ivy League schools—and by scheduling other teams that appear to be competitive with our program at this time.

Finally—we believe that, regardless of our schedule, we should continue to make every effort to recruit the outstanding student-athlete and that we should continue to upgrade our current program and maintain it at the highest level possible.

We believe Coach George Welsh will accomplish this.

Capt. Coppedge Director of Athletics

7. How many USNA graduates are on active military duty after graduation in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines (five years, ten, fifteen, twenty)?

James B. Cash '25 What percentage of the classes 1957 through 1963 are still on active duty?

Would you please list the number of grads and number remaining on active?

Henry Von Kolnitz, Jr. '60 A question was asked in an issue of Shipmate last year regarding the retention rate of USNA graduates from recent classes (1960-68 might be appropriate). I believe Mr. Heise said the data was not available, but he would work on it. I have not seen any statistics yet. What's the word?

John Jakucyk '67 The preceding three questions all deal with the rate of retention on active duty of recent USNA graduates. The following is a tabulation of the information obtained from the Bureau of Naval Personnel:

Graduation Year

Obligated Service

1957 3 years 1958 4 years » 1959 > 1960 » 1961 » 1962 » 1963 1964 1965 1966 " 1967 1968 5 years J J J

Number Commis- Active sioned as of USN 6/30/73

568 625 637 648 664 625 722 837 714 773 783 747

354 344 321 330 303 276 295 380 372 417 510 644

Percent Retention

62.3 55.0 50.4 50.9 45.6 44.2 40.1 45.4 52.1 53.9 65.1 86.2

It should be noted that the obligated service indicated is the basic obligation and that this may be increased for some graduates because of postgraduate education or special training. It should also be

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noted that there is no breakdown of the loss categories, so the attrition includes loss through death, physical disability and other types as well as voluntary separations.

Similar information regarding the Marine Corps is not available at this writing.

Professor Heise Registrar

accommodations could not be categorized as being overcrowded or in any way detrimental to midshipmen's military or academic duties.

Capt. Fisher Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen

PART II Questions to the C.N.O.

8. How come the Academy has desecrated the USNA faithful tradition of naming buildings after deceased persons? I refer specifically to the Rickover Building.

Robert O. Dehlendorf '23 In view of VAdm. Rickover's outspoken contempt for the Naval Academy and its graduates, why in the world are we naming the new engineering center in his honor? Why don't we select another and more appropriate name?

Dale Mayberry '33 While it is Secretary of the Navy policy to name facilities for deceased persons, there is a provision for naming facilities after living persons. In regard to the new engineering building, it was the belief of the Academy, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Congress that no person had contributed as much to modern naval engineering as Vice Admiral Rickover, therefore, the Secretary decided that an exception would be made in this case.

Capt. Olson Public Works Officer

9. How many 4/C midshipmen are living in overcrowded rooms?

Roger L. Buck '50 With our present Brigade strength of almost 4200 men and a fixed number of living quarters (1791), our average number of men per room is 2.3. For this reason many of the third class and fourth class midshipmen are living three men to a room which was primarily designed to accommodate only two individuals. Every individual does have a bed, closet facilities, individual locker storage, and, most importantly, a desk at which to study. While the optimum arrangement from the standpoint of occupants per room would be two men in a room, compared to at-sea stateroom quarters on a submarine, destroyer, or other small vessel, Bancroft Hall living

10. What are the ramifications of the new flight pay proposal? Retirement proposal? Do they violate the "contract" between each officer and the Navy as implied on recruitment?

S. S. S. Seiden '66 The new flight pay proposal, introduced to Congress as H.R. 8593, provides for the following major changes to our aviation career pay system: —Changes method of computing the pay from the traditional rank/longevity structure to years of aviation duty.

—It front loads the pay to a maximum of $245 from the completion of the 6th year of aviation duty to the completion of the 18th year of active commissioned service. The pay is then stepped down in |20 increments at 2-year intervals until completion of the 25th year when the pay is stopped completely.

—It includes a 3-year pay transition period to phase down or phase out aviation pay to those who would be adversely affected by the pay structure changes.

Section 715 of the 1973 Defense Appropriations Act abruptly terminated entitlement to aviation pay on 31 May 1973 to 0-6s and above who were not in operational flying positions. This entitlement had existed since 1954 when Congress in the Annual Appropriations Act initially authorized flight pay to senior aviators without the concomitant requirement to fly. The basic law governing aviation pay, found in Title 3>7 of the United States Code, has not been changed since 1949 and required the performance of flying to be entitled to aviation pay. What has evolved, therefore, is that the permanent law was superseded annually by the Appropriations Act, which in turn created a de facto career pay for aviators which has existed for the past nineteen years. Many service aviators have considered the termination of their aviation pay on 31 May as a breach of an implied contract which has in fact existed. This point has been repeatedly made by the Secretary of the Navy,

Chief of Naval Operations and other Defense Department witnesses during recent hearings on H.R. 8593 before the House Armed Services Committee. The new proposal is an attempt to equitably change the aviation pay system while correcting the major deficiencies of the current system. It is strongly supported by the Department of Defense and the Navy.

Concerning the ramifications of the new retirement proposal; briefly, authority would be provided to compensate members separated—either voluntarily or involuntarily—short of retirement eligibility. Retirees with less than 30 years of service would receive an initial reduced annuity until their 30th service anniversary and would also have their retirement annuity reduced at age 65 based on their Social Security annuity attributable to military service. Retirees with more than 24 years of service would benefit from slightly higher multipliers. All annuities would be based on high-year average vice terminal basic pay. Transition and saved pay features mitigate impact on current active duty members to the extent that current retirement benefits, CPI adjusted as appropriate, will serve as the floor for future retirement benefits. Whether or not there is involved a violation of any "contracts" is a matter of conjecture, and this question may ultimately have to be resolved in the courts. The lawyers tell us that those who claim such a violation may be hard-pressed to prove the validity of a contract and/or the legality of their claim. ASD (M&RA) staff would respond to the contractual violation contention by saying that no one can ever be guaranteed their precise retirement 20 years into the future; that there is no legal contract with respect to a given individual—each person retires under the laws in effect at the time of retirement; and, that retirees, even under the proposed plan, will receive more in monthly annuities than they might have had reason to expect at the time their active service commenced.

35 11. Does our pay keep pace with the cost of living?

S. S. S. Seiden '66 Generally speaking, yes. PL 90-207 ("Rivers" Bill) and PL 91-656 (Federal Pay Comparability Act) provide the machinery for semi-automatic annual comparability adjustments to military basic pay, the most recent of which became effective 1 Oct. 1973. Whether or not we are "keeping pace" depends upon a determination of sufficiency of the annual increases. It was argued by a Federal employees' union that the current Presidentially-approved 4.77% increase for General Schedule Civil Service employees (military equivalent: 6.17% in basic pay) should have been 5.47% to maintain comparability with the private sector.

12. Can a technically competent allvolunteer Navy be achieved? If so, what incentive will enable the Navy to compete against industry?

Perry Hall '43 The Navy is firmly committed to the all-volunteer force and recruiting and retention statistics in FY 74 have given us a good deal of optimism for the future. The zero-draft has made our recruiting effort much more difficult, but new initiatives, more enlistment options and better pay have aided considerably.

One of the primary assets the Navy intends to utilize in this draft-free environment will be the Uniformed Services Special Pay-Act (USSPA). This legislative proposal contains vital enlistment, reenlistment, and reserve enlistment/reenlistment bonuses, officer variable incentive pays, special pay for physicians, dentists and health professionals, and continuation pay for physicians and dentists. It is felt that the USSPA will definitely enable the Navy to compete on a par with civilian industry for qualified personnel.

12. In 1958 because of the unchallenged superiority of the Sixth Fleet we were able to respond to Lebanon's appeal for help, saving this key nation from communist takeover and probably averting world crisis. Should we have a similar appeal today from Lebanon or the crucial oil producers, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, what could we do if Moscow said "hands off" and interposed the strong Red Sixth Fleet?

E. M. Elier '25

This question is a good one and couldn't be more timely. Because of the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East, however, I think it would be inappropriate for me to comment upon possible developments in that area at the present time.

13. Under the Nixon Doctrine, what changes, if any, have occurred in our conceptual views on the proper employment of seapower?

Charles E. Powell '54 The Nixon Doctrine's stated aim is to place America's international commitments on a sustainable, long-term basis, to encourage local and regional initiatives, to foster national independence and self-sufficiency, and by so doing to strengthen the total fabric of peace. As a part of the Defense team, the Navy is responsible for supporting the Nixon Doctrine, which is premised on a military foundation comprising five separate, but closely related, concepts. These are: (1) credible strategic deterrent forces, (2) deterrent theater nuclear-capable and conventional holding forces in NATO and Korea, (3) mobile, conventional deterrent forces capable of maintaining an overseas presence, projecting allied power and maintaining the security of vital sea lines of communication; (4) effective military assistance to our allies, and (5) greater contribution to mutual defense by our allies as we disengage pwrtions of the holding forces we now maintain overseas.

The Nixon Doctrine has several important implications for the Navy.

First, as we contemplate reductions in the sizes of forces stationed overseas, naval forces assume greater political and military significance. They serve as a constantly visible reminder to allies and potential adversaries that forces removed can be returned swiftly and that any adversary intending to usurp the use of the oceans must first contend with our naval forces.

Second, whether our forces are constituted as holding forces or as mobility forces, their deployment from the United States will inevitably establish a dependence on sea lines of communication for sustained support.

Therefore, a basic assumption underlying any decision to deploy U. S. forces to any overseas area must be that we or our allies will control the sea lines of communication to the area.

Finally, having vital overseas interests, we must give consideration to situations in

which our interests are involved and our allies' vital interests or treaty commitments are not. In such cases, our deterrent mobility forces must be capable of carrying out their missions without the support of allies. Therefore, to protect U. S. interests, our defense planning is aimed at insuring our combined capability to prevent an effective challenge to free use of international air space and the oceans of the world.

14. When do the ship decommissionings stop? Isn't an old ship (DD) with guns, ASROC and sonar better than nothing?

James Ibach '61 In order to answer that question properly, let me return, briefly, to World War II, when most of the ships we have decommissioned in recent years were designed and built.

We came out of World War II with the largest and newest Navy in the world. By 1950, when the Korean War broke out, our active fleet ships were, on the average, six years old. Owing to their relative newness, no large scale rebuilding program was needed, then, and none was undertaken.

By the latter part of that decade, we were deeply involved in the development and construction of Polaris fleet ballistic missile submarines, the Navy's contribution to our country's strategic nuclear deterrence program. This highest-priority effort, in turn, siphoned off funds which otherwise might have gone toward reconstruction of our surface fleet.

During the early 1960's, we became involved in Vietnam. Funds which otherwise might have replaced our World War IIvintage ships during that decade were used, instead, to run the Navy's portion of the war effort, including the extremely costly replacement of aircraft lost to hostile fire.

As more and more of the available monies were channeled into the war effort â&#x20AC;&#x201D;including increasingly more frequent maintenance of our older ships, whose already advanced aging process had been accelerated by the steadily increasing tempo of wartime operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the result, in effect, was the loss of a generation of shipbuildingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at exacdy the same time as our largest potential adversary was embarked upon a shipbuilding program unparalleled in recent times, both in numbers and capabilities of ships.

36 T h e "plant value" of our operating forces in F Y 73 dollars is in the order of $75 billion. Generally speaking, then, a | 3 billion ( F Y 73 dollars) annual shipbuilding program would be required just to maintain an orderly replacement rate.

Only with rare exception was this rate reached in the 1960's and, in fact, it more often was not even closely approached.

T h e loss of a generation of shipbuilding was, in effect, the "cost" to the Navy of the war in Vietnam.

As the 1960's drew to a close and our draw-down of forces in Vietnam began, it became apparent to Admiral T o m Moorer —and to me, when I relieved him—that large portions of our fleet were approaching block obsolescence, and we had simply reached the point of diminishing returns

—both from a cost-effectiveness and from a simple operational standpoint—in pouring money into continued maintenance which really should be going into new construction instead.

So, Admiral Moorer began, and I have continued, the most wholesale laying-up of active naval ships of recent times. By the end of this fiscal year, we will have decommissioned more than 400 ships—an average of 80 per year—and be down to a new low of 522 ships, 4 7 % fewer than we had just five years ago.

It has been a bitter pill, to be sure, but in a day when many of our once-proud men o' war had become virtually defenseless against missile-armed patrol boats and submarines beyond their own weapons' reach, there was no other, rational choice.

T h e money made available by the removal of the cost of operating and manning the decommissioned ships has been put into the achievement of the largest modernization program for many years.

Obviously, we cannot continue to decommission ships at the present rate and still retain a viable naval force. H o w soon and to what extent the rate will be reduced, however, is and will be dependent upon the willingness of our elected representatives to give us the wherewithal to rebuild our fleet as we can and ought to do. T h e "Hi-Lo Mix" concept expressed by our current building program is expected to provide the kind and numbers of forces we will require in the years ahead at a price the country can afford.

Board of Trustees Fall Meeting 11 October 1973 Executive Director's Report Financial Status—Our FY 1973 budget predicted a total operating income of $472,430 and the actual figure was $480,750, including donations of $147,890 to the Annual F u n d drive. T h e budget for total expenditures was $449,740 but they actually amounted to $474,350, which included some $49,000 of Register of Alumni costs that would have normally been deferred to next year. However, in order to put all our accounting on a current year basis for better fiscal planning and management, these costs were picked up this year even though not included in the budget for FY 1973. T h e end result is an operational net of $6,400 for the year.

After depreciation and endowment interest income, the net for the year was a minus $6,400 instead of about $42,600 plus without that deferred cost pickup.

However, rising costs in every area of cost expenditure indicate that we must be alert to minimize costs wherever possible and to make corresponding changes in prices where necessary. Several proposals for change to reduce major costs in the areas of publications and computer services are now being studied in order to present action recommendations to the Board next spring.

This situation of near balance between income and expenditures is clearly indicative of the continued need for an Annual Fund drive of continuing growth.

Membership—This section is updated because of the large number of new and renewed memberships received since the original report was prepared.

As of 24 October we have just over 16,100 members of the Alumni Association, of whom 2,531 are life members. In addition there are about 1,100 widows and non-alumni subscribers to Shipmate. Our goal for the end of this year, which completes our current five year plan, is 20,000 members. W e still have a good way to go, but there are still a thousand or more members from FY 1973 who have not yet renewed for 1974 and we expect another high percentage of membership from this year's graduates. Nevertheless, to reach that goal we still need active support from both class and chapter organizations as well as from individual members.

Group Hospitalization Insurance—We have worked out what we believe to be an outstanding program in the "Champus Plus" area with the National H o m e Life Assurance Company. The availability of this insurance has been advertised by direct mailing to all alumni, though the program is only available to members of the Asso-

ciation, and in Shipmate. From early indications, we believe that it will be widely accepted and highly successful.

Blue and Gold Recruiting—Four groups of Blue and Gold officers received briefings and were entertained at luncheon in Alumni House during their summer periods of active duty refresher training at the Academy. Some few were alumni, the great majority were not, but all are active Naval Reserve officers. They are all enthusiastic about recruiting for the Naval Academy and the help available to them from local chapters in their areas. Assistance to these fine officers is one of the most worthwhile projects a chapter can undertake.

This year's winners of the Naval Academy Alumni Association's plaques for outstanding service as a Naval Academy Information Officer during the academic year 1972-73 are: Capt. Frank H . Anderson, U S N R , of Johnson City, T N Capt. N o r m a n A. Coleman, U S N R , of Colorado Springs, C O LCdr. Arthur L. Hughes, U S N R , of Carmichael, C A Capt. John J. Prusiecki, U S N R , of Hobart, I N LCdr. William H . Rivera, U S N R , of El Paso, T X

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LCdr. Victor B. Stevens, Jr., USNR, of Worcester, MA In addition to the plaques presented to these six officers, 51 letters of commendation were sent out over the President's signature.

Fiscal Management At its Spring Meeting the Board approved the FY 1974 budget of $541,850 total income and $527,780 expenses, including depreciation. This budget has three basic objectives: (1) to provide better service to the membership and greater incentive to alumni to become members, (2) to become more active in a beneficial sense in support of the Naval Academy, and (3) to provide the headquarters with the means to accomplish those objectives. Because it is based on considerably increased membership, aggressive action and a narrowed margin of safety, it was decided that the Executive Director would not only implement his own monthly review of performance vs. budget but also provide the Business Committee with quarterly financial status reports.

Associate Memberships

Special Gifts Program The Board discussed the feasibility of establishing a special gifts program, apart from the Annual Fund, to solicit large donations from foundations, educational charities and other sources, including living trusts and bequests. At present this would compete with the final phase of the USNA Memorial Fund's Recreational Facilities Program, but we want to be ready to take on such a major capital program when the RFP has been completed.

The decision was to seek advice from alumni experienced in such matters and to prepare a study of procedures and staff requirements for further consideration by the Board.

Publications Several alternate proposals were presented for consideration on ways to reduce the cost of Shipmate, but with no action to be taken until the Spring Meeting. These will be discussed in an early issue of Shipmate to invite comment and opinion from its readers.

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This subject was discussed by the Board at some length, from the original By-Laws which included Associate Members to their elimination by change of the ByLaws in 1952 and subsequent proposals for their reestablishment. An Ad Hoc Sub-committee of the Membership Committee was appointed to review previous recommendations and actions in this area and to recommend appropriate changes at the Spring Meeting.

Luncheon As usual, the Board had as luncheon guests the Superintendent, Commandant, Academic Dean, Director of Athletics and many top members of the Academy faculty and staff. Additional guests were the Brigade Commander, his Deputy Commander and the Presidents of the three upper classes. After lunch the Superintendent briefed the Board on all phases of current operations at the Academy. J>

These fine instruments are provided by Weems and Plath of Annapolis. They are mounted together with a beautifully finished, brass replica of the Naval Academy insignia on a solid mahogany plaque.

The Hamburg ship's bell clock is famous throughout the world for its precision jeweled movement. The fourinch silvered 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.

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, the clock having a hinged cover and screw lock.

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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 $185.00 postpaid to any address in the United States.

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All six prints, matted to an overall size of 18x21'/! inches, come in a portfolio with a separate sheet, also ready for framing, which gives specifications on each ship and details from her history.

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Lucky Bag of Books

A Sailor's Recipe

The American Steel Navy

This seagoing recipe is quoted, with permission, from a real sailorman s magazine, T h e D o g Watch, published annually by the Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, Australia.

by Cdr. John D. Alden, USN (Ret.), U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Md., 1973. 396 pages, fully illustrated, $29.95

The U.S. Navy in 1880 was not a secondrate or even third-rate force. It was twelfthrate, exceeded in iron-clad strength by even Chile and China.

This inferior status began to change three years later with the introduction of the steel hull and culminated in a period when OLYMPIA, OREGON, " F i g h t i n g Bob

Evans" and the "Great White Fleet" were household words.

Carefully setting out the modernization of the American Navy in readable and entertaining prose, backed by an unusually lavish collection of illustrations, Alden has produced a magnificent study of his subject.

Starting with the 1880 Navy when A d m .

David Dixon Porter was in charge, Alden writes, "His hand was in firm control of the engine order telegraph, but the pointer, most of the time read. A l l Engines Stop'."

The Steel Navy, although the possibility came under study that year, really begins three years later with authorization of four steel ships, later named ATLANTA, BOSTON, CHICAGO and D O L P H I N and pop-

larly known as the " A B C D ships."

There was much trouble and delay in building them but at least one, the BOSTON, survived to the ripe old age of 59

before being towed to sea and sunk in 1946.

As the new Navy developed, there were many oddities. Alden cites and pictures the dynamite-gun cruiser VESUVIUSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she fired, albeit poorly, guncotton-loaded shellsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the throwback, armored ram KATAHDIN, which was in short service, only one year.

Another step backward was the monitors, which were designed for shelteredwater Civil W a r use and lingered on and on until the last of them, the CHEYENNE, went out of service as a Naval Reserve

ship in 1937. T h e monitor chapter, "Floating Flatirons and Galoshes," is one of the best in the book.

Surprisingly, true destroyers did not appear until the authorization act of 1898 even though prototypes made their appearance a year or two before.

A glance at the photographs on pages 149 through 155 gives a clue as to where the "tin-can" nickname came from. Unfortunately, among the many heretofore unpublished illustrations, there is none of the interiors of these early D D s .

Alden's book concludes with the cruise of the Great White Fleet. A m o n g the many pictures taken during that cruise is a gem that shows a Lt. J. S. McCain of the flagship CONNECTICUT taking in the

sights from a rickshaw in Ceylon.

Marines.'' Of course. T h e chapter is titled, " T h e Marines Have Landed," and there are eight accompanying photographs.

Appendices include the personalities of the American Steel Navy and their portraits, line drawings of the various classes with full statistics, a listing of vessels in the Navy in 1900, ordnance and torpedoes from 1883 to 1909, enlisted rates and pay in 1902 and a daily shipboard routine from the same year.

T h e surviving ship today from the Steel Navy of almost 150 vessels is the protected cruiser OLYMPIA. She's berthed at Philadelphia where visitors can still wander across decks once trod by Dewey, the hero of Manila Bay. And of the men w h o manned the ships, a dwindling muster of the 14,000 officers and men w h o took the Steel Navy's battleships around the world still gather once a year, under the auspices of the Great White Fleet Association, to celebrate the memory of a fleet that is no more. J> Reprinted

with permission from Navy Times

T h e first item on the bill of materials is that well k n o w n ingredient of all alleged chicken roasts, to wit a chicken, one with a breast bone that is as pliable as bosun's conscience. It should be a bluff-bowed, short-sparred bird with lots of tumble home and the cant frames well spread; about two to three pounds, bare bottom.

N o w for the sailin' directions.

First cut into pieces, dry and roll in flour that has been stiffened with salt and pepper. Heat enough lard in a large heavy skillet to get soundings of about one inch.

It doesn't hurt to put one or two tablespoons of butter in. T h e fat wants to be hot, but not smoking. Put the large chunks in first, but don't stow too tightly. Brown quickly on all sides and then cut down on the wabash (heat to you), and cover with a lid or hatch cover of some sort.

Cook slowly until it is as tender as a cat's ear, about 40 minutes will d o if the heat is right. Of course you have to turn the pieces so that they will brown from truck to keelson. Heave off the hatch cover the last 10 minutes or so that the chicken will crisp. Take out and restow on some paper to absorb the excess fat.

N o w it may be that your shipmates are used to peace and plenty, so you had better break out some cream sauce. T h e following will fill the bill and g u m their guts.

Pour off the fat in excess of about a quarter cup. Mix in three tablespoonsful of flour, add gradually two cups of milk or cream and boil for three minutes, stirring to make smooth. Brighten up with salt and pepper and heat thoroughly before placing before the fo'castle critics. <t>

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A Tew Inches From the Yard Midshipman R. Lee Culver '74

Greetings from the Brigade of Midshipmen, 1973-74.1 welcome this first opportunity to comment on the newly formed Brigade, give you some insight into what we are doing now, and something to compare with " W h e n I was a Mid . . ."

Some six weeks into the Academic Year now, Bancroft Hall is running very smoothly. T h e Commandant's Office has put emphasis on a strict accountability from the Brigade in areas such as personal appearance, room standards and unit appearance while marching. T h e Commandant himself feels strongly that First Class can and should do their job in enforcing these standards in the Brigade and setting the proper example themselves. H e depends upon his Stripers and, in fact, upon each First Classman, and we have worked hard to do our job.

Brigade Commander "Doc" Savage stated in September that his goals for the set were (1) that the First Class assume command of the Brigade, (2) that a great deal of emphasis be put on training for all Midshipmen, and (3) that meaningful change be effected. In addition he has consistently called for a strict accountability of all men toward their responsibilities as Midshipmen. T h e response has been good to excellent, with many things to be proud of yet much to be improved upon.

T h e Class of '77 has so far demonstrated a fine attitude. They have worked hard under a comprehensive Plebe Professional Program. Spirit at the various Pep Rallies has been outstanding â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and constructive. This Class is the most highly rated ever to enter the Academy; however, fourth week grades are not yet available to substantiate the claim.

This year, as every year, the threat of "Youngster Slump" exists. W i t h the trials and pains of Plebe Year fresh in his mind, the Third Classman finds himself without the merciless accountability that formerly kept him busy. Too often, instead of thinking through on his own why he is here, and either turning in his chit or putting his best efforts toward the Academy, he elects to enjoy his freedom and let everything else slide. This tendency, perhaps natural, is certainly not incurable. Responsible leadership is required, both to provide counsel and to demand performance, and this we are working to provide. Pep Rallies have reminded us that the "Spirit of '76" is still very much alive, and we expect to see the Youngsters form themselves into a responsible and creditable Class.

T h e Second Class have quieted some this semester after a rough and tumble Third Class year. Probable causes are a taste of tough Second Class academics and the added responsibility of directly training the Fourth Class. T h e comprehensive introduction to the various service selections, which occurs during Second Class Summer, also brings home the responsibility of each man to insure that he is well trained here at the Academy.

This is the time for '75 to watch and listen to the First Class, seeing the good and the bad, and mentally deciding how they will do things in their time.

T h e First Class have taken command of the Brigade. In by far the majority of the Companies, the Shadow Command is working exactly as it should. Under the Shadow Command, Midshipmen First Class are responsible for providing leadership which is consistent with the goal of producing the finest possible Ensigns and 2nd Lt's. Officers act to point out problem areas, offer their experience toward helping the First Class deal with the difficulties, and only as a last resort step in and apply direct correction. This is not to be taken as a blanket approval of any First Class action, but rather is a chance for the Midshipmen to act as Junior Officers in solving their own problems. Stringent standards have been, and will continue to be, maintained. T h e difference is in the Junior Officer quality of First Class year, and it is a valuable difference.

It would be fair, I think, to say that many Mids have adopted a wait-and-see attitude about the new Commandant. His manner is open and warm, yet firm in his own beliefs. H e seems to hold a note of long sought reasonableness for the Brigade, with an open-door policy and forum-type meetings with the Midshipmen. H e puts particular emphasis on men being completely accountable for their actions, responsible leadership by the First Class, and direct dealing with the problems resulting from peer pressure. H e seems to be a Commandant who will go all the way for the Midshipmen, provided they are determined to do their job to the best of their ability.

Once again, I solicit comments and questions from anyone interested in a Midshipman's point of view. Until next month.

Good Luck from the Brigade of Midshipmen. ;Âť]>

Mid'n. Lee Culver

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Sports Information Director, USNA Athletic Association

Navy Near Perfect in 42-6 Win Over Air Force The frustrations that had gnawed away at Navy's football team in recent weeks were all but forgotten on October 20 when the Midshipmen surprised just about everyone in beating Air Force, 42-6. The win itself was not as much a surprise as the margin of victory. "About the only thing that went right for Air Force was that the Thunderbirds didn't crash flying over the stadium," one Colorado writer commented.

The victory was very gratifying, for just two weeks prior. Navy had lost its third straight game, a 44-7 rout at the hands of Boston College. "It's easy to give up when things go wrong, like they did for us early in the year," noted Coach George Welsh.

"But obviously we didn't. We're starting to play good football. But we still have five games to go."

The game, the first between two service academies to be played in the Annapolis area since Navy beat Army, 14-0, at Thompson Field in 1942, was played before the second largest crowd ever in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 30,076 fans. They saw Navy execute almost perfectly both on offense and defense.

The Midshipmen rolled up 473 yards total offense, while limiting Air Force to 224 yards, much of that coming in the fourth quarter. Each team saw its initial thrusts thwarted by turnovers before Navy got the ball on its own 46. A pass from Al Glenny to Bill Smyth carried to the Falcon 39, from where Cleveland Cooper broke to the outside and raced in for a touchdown. It was Navy's longest T D run of the year.

With Glenny guiding the offense with deftness and the defense completely dominating AF, Navy racked up three additional touchdowns in the second period.

The first was a 41-yard pass from Glenny to split-end Larry Van Loan, Navy's first tally this year via the air. For Van Loan, it was the start of a great day in which he caught five passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He had missed the first three games with an injury.

Running back Cleveland Cooper scoring one of his three touchdowns.

Larry Van Loan stretches for this touchdown pass, a 41-yarder.

Dave Papak quickly grabs an Air Force fumble in the first pcmn].

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Here in brief is a review of other Navy football games since the last issue of Shipmate: MICHIGAN 14, NAVY 0 Navy was shut-out for the second straight week but not before giving fourthranked Michigan something to think about.

And Wolverine Coach Bo Schembechler did more than think about it. He shouted about it. He was visibly upset about his team's effort and went to great lengths to show his anger to the press afterwards.

"But temper everything I say with the fact that Navy played an excellent game," he implored. "But you won't write that," he challenged the writers.

A mistake here and there proved to be Navy's undoing. A Mid fumble on its own 16 allowed Michigan to score a first period touchdown. And then the Mids saw two scoring opportunities killed by a fumble and pass interference penalty. Michigan added a second touchdown in the third period on a 54-yard drive but the Wolverines continued to hold Navy off. A field goal attempt by the Mids early in the fourth period was wide.

Al Glenny had a fine day with the passing game, completing 17 passes in 30 tries for 173 yards. He was 11 for 17 in the second half. "He kept his poise after those early interceptions and came back nicely," said Coach George Welsh. Sophomore Chet Moeller and Captain Charlie Miletich keyed a defense that held Michigan to 272 yards, 133 yards under their season's average.

BOSTON COLLEGE 44, NAVY 7 Bert Calland

The second touchdown of the period was on a five-yard run by Cooper after Dave Papak recovered a Falcon fumble on the AF 18. Glenny then fired to Bert Calland a 12-yard strike for the third touchdown. Cooper added his third touchdown on a two-yard scamper in the third period and Glenny followed with a 28yard toss to Van Loan to end Navy's scoring. Welsh began clearing the bench before the third period was over.

Glenny was simply brilliant with his

passing. He connected on 13 of his 19 attempts, gaining 230 yards and three touchdowns. It was a great comeback for the Navy senior, for against Boston College he had suffered five interceptions.

The win was Navy's biggest ever in the six-game series with Air Force and the Academy's biggest margin of victory since 1963 when it beat West Virginia, 51-7, in the season opener.

Cooper ended the contest with 90 yards in 22 carries.

Boston College, aided by Navy turnovers, scored the first five times it had the ball and went on to beat the Midshipmen, 44-7.

Navy ran only 12 offensive plays in the first quarter as BC jumped out to a 27-0 lead with two minutes gone in the second quarter. The Mids turned the ball over on a fumble and three pass interceptions alone in the first period.

A Navy drive early in the second period ended on the BC one with a fumble. The Mids averted a shut-out in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Cooper scored on a one-yard run.

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NAVY 23, SYRACUSE 14 "We must cut down on the mistakes," exclaimed Coach George Welsh. And that's what Navy did in beating Syracuse, 23-14, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The Mids, who had given up the ball 15 times in losing to Penn State, Michigan and Boston College, took advantage of a fumbled punt by the Orangemen in the first period and staked themselves to a 7-0 lead. Cleveland Cooper made the T D on an 11-yard scamper.

But then Syracuse tied the score with an 80-yard drive in the second period before Navy struck for a late touchdown and field goal. The T D march was keyed by sophomore tailback Ed Gilmore, who rushed for 33 yards in seven plays, including the two-yard scoring run. Al Glenny mixed in a pass to Larry Van Loan during the thrust too. With four seconds left in the half, Plebe Steve Dykes connected on a 39-yard field goal. Cooper added his second touchdown of the day on a oneyard run early in the final period and Navy had halted its losing string at three.

Soccer Team's Fast Start Halted By Pennsylvania Navy's soccer team made a fast start, winning three of its first four games and tying Air Force in the fourth. But the Mid hooters suffered their first loss of the season, a 4-1 decision to Pennsylvania, just as the December issue of Shipmate was being readied for the press.

Coach Glenn Warner's team opened the season with back-to-back wins over Brooklyn College, 4-0, and George Washington, 2-1. They came from behind to tie the Falcons, 1-1, before beating William & Mary, 5-1. Tom Panik, a sophomore from Bethlehem, Pa., and Keno Knieriem, a junior from Oceanport, N.J., have supplied much of the scoring punch, while goalie Rich Miller, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., has been strong at the net.

Win Over Maryland Gives Cross Country Team Boost Navy, with a 20-38 win over Maryland, was headed for a series of multi-team meets as this was being written. The Midshipmen took the first three places against the Terrapins, with the Kramer twins, Jim and Jeff, along with senior Steve Gilmore, all crossing the finish line together.

Against collegiate competition. Coach Al Cantello's harriers have run up a 4-1 record. They lost to Georgetown, 23-12 in the opener, but have beaten Mt. St. Mary's (15-50), St. John's (21-36), NYU (15-50) and Maryland. They did suffer a loss, 21-34, to the Quantico Marines.

Lightweights Open With Wins Over Princeton, Cornell Navy's 150-pound football team, under a new coach, Lt. Jack Connolly, USN, has opened its 1973 season with successive wins over Princeton, 26-7, and over Cornell, 12-10. The win over the Tiger lightweights was highlighted by a 19point outburst in the third period with running back Marty Mason scoring two of his three touchdowns in that quarter.

A 10-yard pass from Pat McNallen to Bill Cleary with 1:02 remaining gave the 150pounders their 12-10 win over Cornell.

Earlier, McNallen had passed six yards to Henderson Lawson for a touchdown.

Varsity Athletic Schedules Announced For Winter Season Schedules for Navy's nine varsity winter sports have been announced by Captain J. O. Coppedge, USN (Ret.), Director of Athletics.

Basketball: November 30, Lycoming; December 3, Merchant Marine Academy; 5, Princeton; 8, at Pennsylvania; 11, Temple; 15, William & Mary; 28-29, Palmetto Classic at Charleston, S.C.; January 9, Georgetown; 12, Air Force; 16, Gettysburg; 19, Maryland at Baltimore Civic Center; 26, Manhattan; 30, George Washington; February 2, at Rutgers;

6, Johns Hopkins; 9, Penn State; 13, at American; 16, at Virginia; 19, Adelphi; 23, at Army; March 2, at St. Francis.

Fencing: December 7, at Duke; 8, at North Carolina; January 12, at Princeton; 19, Muhlenberg; February 2, Pennsylvania; 9, at Columbia; 16, Penn State; 23, at Army; March 2, NYU. Indoor Trac\: December 8, Temple, St. John's and Princeton, away; 15, at Princeton Invitational; January 12, Penn; 19, Maryland; 26, at Pitt Relays; February 2, Penn State; 9, St. John's; 16, Army; 23, at Heptagonal Championships.

Gymnastics: December 8, at Syracuse; 15, So. Connecticut; January 12, Temple; 19, Cornell; 26, at Penn State; February 2, at Springfield; 9, Pittsburgh; 16, at Massachusetts; 23, Army.

Pistol: November 17, at Newark College of Engineering; December 8, Merchant Marine Academy; February 2, at Coast Guard Academy; 9, at NavOrd; 17, MIT and Boston State; 23, at Army; March 2, NavOrd. Rifle: December 8, Merchant Marine Academy; January 12, at Coast Guard Academy; 19, E. Tennessee State; February 2, at Penn State; 9, St. John's U.; 16, West Virginia and VMI; 23, Army.

Squash: November 24-25, Invitational Tournament at Navy; December 6, at Wesleyan; at Trinity, and at MIT; 7, at Williams and at Amherst; 8, at Harvard and at Bowdoin; 9, at Stevens Tech; 15, Fordham; January 12, at Princeton; 19, Seton Hall; February 2, Stony Brook; 9, Penn; 12, Franklin & Marshall; 16, Nationals at Navy; 23 at Army.

Swimming: December 5, North Carolina; 8, Harvard; 12, Maryland; 15, Fordham; January 12, at Dartmouth; 15, Johns Hopkins; 19, OhioU.; 26, Cornell; 30, West Virginia; February 2, at Yale; 6, Villanova; 9, at Syracuse; 16, at Princeton; 23, Army; 27, Penn.

Wrestling: December 5, Tennessee; 7, at Cornell; 8, at Syracuse; 15, Wilkes; January 5, at Marquette, Cincinnati and Northwestern; 7, at Southern Illinois; 12, Quad Dual at Navy (Navy, Oklahoma, Pitt and Princeton); 15, Rhode Island; 19, Maryland; February 2, Lehigh; 9, at Penn State; 23, Army; March 1-2, EIWA at Navy.

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Ingram Inducted Into NFF Hall of Fame

One of Navy's all-time playing greats and one of its greatest coaches, the late William Austin Ingram '19, was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame prior to the Navy-Syracuse game on October 13.

"Navy Bill" played for the Academy in 1916, 1917 and 1918, captaining the team his senior season. In 1917, he set a host of Academy scoring records, racking up 174 points that year. His 21 touchdowns and 48 extra points are also school marks. His 33 touchdowns and 59 extra points during his playing career at Navy are likewise school records. Against Villanova in 1917, he scored six touchdowns and kicked eight extra points to set a Navy record for most points in a single game.

Ingram began his coaching career at William & Mary and coached at Indiana before becoming Navy's head coach in 1926. His first team here was unbeaten and generally recognized as national champions despite an historic 21-21 tie with Army.

He coached Navy four more seasons before leaving to become coach at California in 1931. His Academy record showed 32 wins, 13 losses and four ties. H e left the coaching field in 1935 after 13 years during

which his overall record was 75 wins, 40 losses and nine ties. Ingram served in the Marine Corps during World War II and died of a heart attack on June 3, 1943.

O n hand for the induction were Ingram's wife, Mrs. Marion Entwistle; his son. Judge William Ingram and his daughter, Mrs. Robert Nooter. Making the presentation of the plaques to Mrs. Entwistle and Vice Admiral William P. Mack, Superintendent of the U . S. Naval Academy, was Jimmie McDowell, Executive Director of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. Also on hand for the ceremony was Admiral F . I. Entwistle'21. <1>

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Capitol Hill Fred Lardner '22

Officer Reductions An important subject for discussion in Congress these days is reduction in the number of commissioned officers. Vice Admiral David H . Bagley, Chief of Naval Personnel, told a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee that the Navy expects to separate 10,000 officers during the period 1974 to 1978. T h e Defense Department has a RIF bill before Congress which calls for separation of up to 30 percent of 0-5s who have been twice passed over and 0-6s with four years in grade. T h e Navy has announced a plan to reduce the number of flag officers.

These proposals would reduce the number of officers and constitute an attack on grade creep. However, the big law on this subject will not come until next year, when the Officer Grade Limitation Act of 1964 expires.

There is a difference of opinion as to how much separation money an officer should receive. T h e Defense Department would give a separated officer as much as f 15,000. However, when this proposal reached the Office of Budget and Management, the amount proposed was $400 and no more, plus a thank-you-for-your-services letter. This proposed law would not apply to men who have served 18 or more, but less than 20, years and are not entitled to retirement compensation.

Senator Walter F . Mondale (D.-Minn.) has introduced a similar bill, and his bill calls for the payment of up to $15,000.

Estimates of reduction in officer forces were based on the proposed reduction of 156,100 Armed Services members. This figure was reduced to 43,000 by the HouseSenate conference committee on the Defense Department procurement authorization bill. T h e Administration budget reduced the number of men by 21,000 by June 30, 1974. T h e House offered a reduction of 13,037 more than this.

T h e Defense Department law would apply to all officers from lieutenant<ommander to captain. An officer would be subject to the hazards of a select-out board only once in each grade.

Recomputationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dead .*' By a vote of 71 to 14, the Senate approved a bill authorizing recomputation of retired pay, one time, at age 60, on the basis of active duty pay scales in effect January 1, 1972. W h e n you have a vote like that from one body of the Congress, you would think the other body would approve it, even by a much lesser vote.

Probably no one knows how the House would vote for such a bill, at least not now. Years ago, in the early sixties, the House passed a recomputation bill, but at that time the Senate was against the idea.

Trouble is, such a bill has to be approved by the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. F . Edward Hebert (D.-La.), committee chairman, and Rep. Samuel S. Stratton (D.-N. Y.), chairman of the subcommittee handling such legislation, are against it. With these two men against the bill, it would be very difficult to get it out of the committee.

T h e bill approved by the Senate was an amendment to the Defense Department procurement authorization bill, and there was no sign of a fight when that part of the authorization bill was considered. T h e Senators who voted against the bill were: Biden, Buckley, Eagleton, Ervin, Hansen, Haskell, Hathaway, Kennedy, McClellan, Proxmire, Saxbe, Scott, Wm., Stevenson, and Symington. With Hebert, chief of the House Armed Services Committee, and Symington, chief of the Senate Armed Services Committee, appointing members to consider the legislation, it is no wonder that it was rejected in conference.

Here is what Mr. Stratton said of recomputation, speaking on the House floor.

"Mr. Speaker, I must say I find incomprehensible the action taken yesterday by the other body in adding to the 1974 defense authorization bill a $16 billion increase in military retired pay, with highranking retired generals and admirals getting the bulk of the increases.

"This is the same body that says it is appalled at the inflated size of the 1974 defense budget. Indeed, various presiden-

tial candidates over there have been talking of cutting from $6 to flO billion from the bill.

"Yet that body adds $296 million to the budget for 1964 and a total of $16.4 billion between now and the year 2000, because this add-on would become a part of the permanent and unchangeable portions of the Federal budget.

"All this was done in spite of the fact that our present military retired system is probably the fairest in the world. Since it went into effect in 1958 its benefits have increased by 68 percent while the consumer price index has risen by only 49 percent.

Indeed since 1960 retired pay has risen from 11 percent of the total defense personnel budget to 30 percent."

Procurement Authorization T h e following is an account of some of the differences between the House and the Senate on the Defense Department procurement authorization, and how those differences were resolved. It is doubtful that the Appropriations Committees will make further changes in these items.

F-14. T h e House bill contained an authorization of $703 million for procurement of 50 F-14A aircraft. T h e Senate bill provided $693.1 million for the procurement of 50 14A aircraft, $9.9 million less than the House authorization. In addition, the Senate bill contained language specifying that the $693.1 million was to be available for an F-14 program of not less than 50 aircraft in the ceiling price of $325 million specified in the F-14 contract between the Navy and the primary air frame contractor except for increases related to normal technical changes. T h e House finally agreed to the F14 program, subject to language that would not permit any increase in the $325 million except for normal technical changes.

U s e Of Lasar. T h e Senate recommended $12.5 million for the Navy to begin production of the Bulldog ( A G M 87A) close support missile with laser guidance. T h e House bill has no similar

47 provision, but the House agreed to accept the Senate's proposal.

Nuclear Frigates. T h e House authorized advance procurement funds totaling |70 million to provide long-lead time items for the nuclear frigates DLGN-41 and DLGN-42. T h e Senate bill contained no such authorization. These ships were not included in the Defense Department's budget request. T h e House conferees insisted that more nuclear frigates are needed for air defense and that the prospective four nuclear air carriers should have four nuclear frigate escorts. Presently there are two commissioned frigates, two frigates nearing completion, and three more under contract.

Sea Control Ship. T h e House asked for $29.3 million for advance procurement for this new type vessel. T h e Senate denied the request. T h e House conferees pointed out that the Navy has just completed a series of tests on board the USS GUAM ( L P H - 9 ) which have proven that the concept of a sea control carrier is practical and a cost-effective way of providing anti-submarine protection for ship convoys. N o matter what the Senators thought of the project, they approved it.

Recomputation. T h e Senate included in their bill a recomputation of retired pay, which was to provide that personnel retired prior to January 1, 1972, would have their retired pay recomputed on January 1, 1972, pay scales at age 60, except that those retired for physical disability under the Career Compensation Act of 1949 with 30 percent or greater disability would be able to recompute immediately.

This was a floor amendment. T h e House bill had no such provision. T h e House conferees were able to convince the Senators that such a provision was not germane to the authorization bill.

Survivor Benefits Plan. T h e Senate bill contained an amendment which would extend for six months, until March 21, 1974—the time period during which previously retired military personnel may enroll in the survivor benefits plan. T h e House agreed with the proposal.

Public Health Service Hospitals.

The Senate bill contained a provision which would require that 8 Public Health Service hospitals continue in operation.

The conferees noted that 26.4 percent of the hospitals' in-patients in fiscal 1973 were active-duty or retired military personnel and dependents. T h e hospitals, the Senate conferees said, have a direct relation to the quality of medical care provided to military personnel. Senate legisla-

tion—S. 504— was passed earlier by the Congress, and vetoed by the President.

T h e attempt to override the veto failed by only five votes in the House.

T h e development of effective countermeasures for the anti-ship cruise missile is one of the Navy's top priorities.

Housing Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles One of the important R.D.T.&E. facilities approved this year is the project for an integrated electromagnetic test and analysis laboratory at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D. C. Although this is a classified project, an unclassified description can be provided to show the importance of providing the facilities needed by the Navy in conducting this research, development, test and evaluation.

T h e proposed facility will enable the Navy to move ahead in the vital area of electronic warfare alternatives for countering the threat to our surface fleet posed by the antiship cruise missiles.

T h e Soviets have advanced their hardware development for many types of antiship weapons systems so that after being air, surface, or submarine launched and attaining low level, supersonic cruising speed they can home on surface ship targets. T h e Navy expects the anti-ship missile threat to grow as the Soviets develop increased capabilities for multiple missile launches against entire task forces and as they install improved guidance and homing systems into the ships and submarines of their fleets.

T h e integrated electromagnetic test and analysis laboratory project will provide a facility to support research and development in an area offering great potential as a countermeasure—one that provides significant peace and wartime capabilities and which will complement the "hard kill" approach of our defensive systems embodied in the interim close-inweapons systems ( C I W S ) or the longer range AEGIS system. This facility fosters electronic warfare research and development and will permit the Navy to make the necessary tests and trade-off studies to develop countermeasures which are both highly reliable and cost effective. Simply stated, the technology the Navy is pursuing will allow highly sophisticated electromagnetic " j a m m i n g " and "deception" techniques to be employed by individual ships or entire task forces to divert incoming missiles from their intended course, causing the missiles to miss and impact at a safe distance from the target.

Congress has authorized the expenditure of $137,666,000 for construction of 4,466 housing units for the Navy during fiscal year 1974. This construction will be located as follows: Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., 800 units.

Naval Facilities, Centerville Beach, Calif., 60 units.

Naval Complex, San Diego, Calif., 425 units.

Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, Calif., 200 units.

Naval Complex, Jacksonville, Fla., 400 units.

Naval Training Center, Orlando, Fla., 300 units.

Naval Complex, Oahu, Hawaii, 600 units.

Naval Complex, N e w Orleans, La., 100 units.

Naval Support Facility, T h u r m o n t , Maryland, 6 units ( C a m p David).

Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Miss., 100 units.

Naval Home, Gulfport, Miss., 5 units.

Naval Complex, South Philadelphia, Pa., 350 units.

Naval Complex, Charleston, South Carolina, 270 units.

Naval Complex, Guam, Marianas Islands, 800 units.

Naval Station, Keflavik, Iceland, 150 units.

T h e Army gets $178,208,000 for 6,135 units and the Air Force gets $53,501,000 for 1,800 units.

T h e average unit cost for all units in each service shall not exceed $28,500, except in Hawaii and Alaska. N o unit shall exceed the cost of $45,000. T h e average for all units in Hawaii and Alaska shall not exceed $38,000. ^

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William C. Parrish, our second oldest alumnus, resides in Colton, Gal., and is a sometime patient of the Veteran's Administration Hospital in nearby Roseburg, Dr., having been Captain Parrish of the II6th Army Engineers in WWI. He has sent us a reprint of one of his short stories of the old, wild West from the Oregon Journal of 23 September 1973. There is plenty of life and humor left in this old-timer.

We .send birthday greetings in December to: B o w m a n on the 3rd; Settle on the 4th; Spalding on the 13th; Saxer on the 23rd; and Stephenson on the 25th.

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04 We regret to report the death of Frederick G a l l u p Coburn on 28 October in Norwell, Mass.

Services were held in the Church of the Holy Nativity in South We\mouth, Mass.

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Sec'y and Treas., R.\dm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 61.0

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Sec'y, Capt. Clyde R. Robinson, USN (Ret.) 107 Scott Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 69.5 We regret to report the death of Floride Hewitt, Kent's widow, who died on 26 October in Newport, R.I., after a short illness. Services were held in the St. Andrew's Chapel of the Naval Academy on the 30th, followed by interment next to Kent in the Academy Cemetery.

Floride, daughter of SecNav William H. Hunt, is survived by a sister, Mrs. Natalie Baker of San Francisco; two daughters, Mary Norton of Falls Church, Va., and Florida Taylor of Newport, R.I.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

08 Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P.O. Bo.\ 131, Bonita, CA 92002 Percent Members: 63.0

Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.) 5509 Grove St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. T h o m a s 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46901 Percent Members: 72.6 We regret to inform you of the death of Katherine G. (Katinka) Ainsworth, the widow of our distinguished classmate, the late Adm. Walden Lee Ainsworth, USN (Ret.) on Sunday, 30 September. Since "Pug's" death, Katinka has been living alone in her apartment at the Westchester in Washington. Altho' handicapped by failing sight, she played her part and not only christened the USS AINSWORTH when launched in New Orleans in April 1972, but also attended the commissioning in Norfolk in March 1973.

Early in August of this year Katinka was able to go to Wonalancet, New Hampshire, to spend some time with her daughter on the family place.

She loved this place and all of New Hampshire and was happy that her health allowed her to go this year. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren spend much time in this spot and many were there this summer. Unfortunately, a heart attack put her in the hospital during her visit, from which she recovered only to have a second one which caused her death. She was a gallant soul, always cheerful and patient in spite of her many handicaps. Her friends will miss her.

Irene Gillam, the widow of our beloved classmate Capt. E. J. ( P o p ) Gillam, USN (Ret.), has been living alone in her apartment at the Westchester in Washington under the watchful eyes of her son, Mr. E. J. Gillam, Jr., and his wife. Very recently Irene fell and broke her hip and is now in Sibley Hospital. Her recovery is coming on nicely but, when able to leave the hospital, the family feels she must not live alone as her eyesight is failing. They are uncertain what the next move will be.

The Moores, Carl and Anna Louise, altered their summer routine this August and gave up their accustomed visit to Small Point Beach, Maine, to visit their children. Jay Moore in northern Vermont and Tim Moore in Newport. They went by air rather than motor car. Time consumed was one week. Both visits were fun and interesting as they gauged the development of Jay's selfmade house and saw Tim Moore's newly purchased old house in Newport.

Unfortunately, Carl Moore, in prowling around Jay's estate, fell into Jay's trout stream in water icy cold and up to his neck. Besides a wetting, he fractured a rib and sprained an ankle which dampened his spirits as well.

11 Sec'y, Capt. W . D . Chandler, USN (Ret.) Chevy Chase Club Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 81.3

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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, DC 20008 Percent Members: 80.0 June Bennett, 121 Del Mesa Carmel, Carmel, CA 93921, has written: "1 want to thank you for the time and effort, because of the heat, to come to Benny's funeral. It was such a terribly hot day and after we left Arlington, my children took me to Vinson Hall, etc.

It was very lovely, but after having lived twentyseven \ears on the Monterey Peninsula, I do not know that I could take the summers and winters.

There are many old friends in Vinson Hall and it was so nice to see them again.

"If Peggy and you come this way, there are guest rooms here and I would love to have you for a visit."

Steve Robinson flew in from Coronado to help celebrate a series of birthdays: your scribe on the 17th, 84 years; Buzz Betzel (son-in-law, class of '42) on the 29th, 54 years; and Steve, 84, the 30th. Among the gifts to me was a silver dollar minted in the natal year, decidedly a conversational piece. Steve remained in Washington for a while and returned to his home in Coronado.

Steve Robinson tells me that Helen Morrissey has been visiting her daughter and son-in-law in Coronado.

Opal Gillespie has returned from the hospital, having suffered a heart attack. The class wishes her a fine and permanent recovery.

Your scribe sent out eight-month-birthday H5 post cards. One reply has been received from John Falge: "My health is good. Greetings to classmates."

Mary Pace, widow of Ernest, her daughter and son-in-law, came through Washington en route north and stopped for a short call with the Lavenders and the DeLanys. As all the immediate family of Lou and Walter DeLany were scattered over the country, they invited the members of the Lavender family (our daughter, sonin-law, grandson and wife) to celebrate their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary at a delightful dinner at the Army-Navy Club.

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Pres., VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., MGen C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4784 Old Dominion Dr., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 80.0 It is my sad duty to announce the death of Ken Wallace in Falls Church, Va., on 22 August 1973, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel on 27 August, with interment in Arlington Cemetery. Jim Hall, Glenn and Marguerite Davis, Mike and Frances Donahue, Gardiner Helmick and Frances Sleeper represented the class. The class extends its sincere sympathy to Bridget and to his son's family.

Miss Edith Moore, sister of our classmate N o b r e Moore, died at the Presbyterian Home of D.C. on 29 September 1973 after a long illness. Funeral services were held 2 October, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The class was represented by Glenn and Marguerite Davis and Gardiner Helmick. Our deep sympathy goes to her sister, Margaret Moore.

The October combined Army-Navy 1913 luncheon was attended by Jimmy Hall, G l e n n Davis and Gardiner Helmick, reenforced by Mike Schuyler of '07, and Tex Davidson for Army. The highlight of the luncheon was rolling for the drinks—Tex Davidson rolled five aces, to the cheers and relief of the Navy contingent, who made him buy all the drinks.

Earl Quinlan has closed his cabin in the mountains of Colorado, and came East to look over Vinson Hall with a view to making it his headquarters in the East. However, Mac Miller invited him to visit him in Upper Marlboro, and Earl and Mac are busy adding on a room to Mac's house to be a studio for his granddaughter, who is studying painting. Mac is planning tentatively on going west with Earl next spring.

The Sixtieth Anniversary Reunion of the class of 1913 was held on 12 October, at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D.C. We mustered fifteen classmates (eleven with wives), eleven widows and sisters, and eleven guests of the younger generation—a total of forty-eight. It was a remarkably good turn-out for sixty years after, and quite a distinguished and debonaire crew for octogenarians!

We met in the Washington Room of the Club at 5:30 for greetings, good cheer and catching up on happenings since our last meeting.

Frances Sleeper distributed name cards to each arrival, and each lady was given a small blue and gold corsage. It was a gay time of renewing the ties of longstanding friendships.

At seven, we repaired to the Colonial Room, where six round tables, each with a blue and gold flower arrangement, had been set for a delicious dinner. Before beginning the dinner, a group photograph was taken, compliments of the Club, and a copy will go to each member and widow attending.

Glenn Davis, our president, welcomed everyone, proposed a toast to the Navy, and called for a minute of silence for those who were not with us. There were no formal speeches, but there were lively conversations, impromptu reminiscences, and informal talks.

The liveliest table was that of the younger

generation—Jane Lingo, Glenn Davis, Jr. and his wife Bee, Glenn Sr.'s stepson, Stanley Willis; Gertrude DuBose's daughter, Anne Joslin, Florence Gillette's son Norman, Jr. (RAdm., USN, Retired); Jimmy Hall's niece Peggy LeBourgeois; Gardiner Helmick's son-in-law, David Ott (MGen., USA); Mac Miller's son Jack, his wife Betty and Mac's other daughter-in-law, Margaret. A high point of the evening was Jane Lingo's singing our Alma Mater, "Navy Blue and Gold," which she did beautifully, all three verses.

When the party broke up, we echoed Hattie Hatch's slogan, "Let's do it again next year!"

Arrangements had been made for out-oftowners to be put up at the Club, which has a number of very comfortable single and double rooms. They found it most convenient, and were highly complimentary of the Club's facilities and service. The class is indebted to the Club for all the arrangements.

We are grateful to our classmates who came from out of town to attend the party. Hattie and Dorothy Hatch and Lloyd and Edie Gray came from the West Coast; Florence Gillette stopped on her way back to the West Coast from a trip to Ireland; Hugh and Billie White came from Kentucky on their way back to their home in Miami; Mike and Hazel Hudson flew from Alabama; Ligon and Helen Ard flew from North Carolina, and Sandra Fenn drove.

Theb and Babs Thebaud came from Canada, by way of Boston, where they will spend the winter; Sei and Polly Seibert from Cape Cod; John and Amanda Brownell from Connecticut; Buck Jones from Philadelphia; Mac Miller and Earl Quinlan from nearby Maryland; and Gertrude DuBose and Lillian Enright from Annapolis. Local members of the class who attended were Glenn and Margaret Davis, Mike and Frances Donahue, Gardiner and Leah Helmick and Jimmy Hall. We were delighted to have as our guests "our girls": Marnie Abbott, Dorothy Davis, Eugenie Lee, Margaret Moore, Evelyn Powell and Muriel Wood.

George D a l e intended to come, but at the last minute had to give up: "Old Age has not just crept up on me, it landed with both feet!

I hope the party is a gay one. My best wishes to all, and if any of the class come Santa Monica way, look me up."

T o m Searles planned to come, but found that business forced him to be at the American Bakers Association Show in Atlantic City, where he had to meet with some of the top people of A and P, Kroger, Continental Baking, and several other large bakers who are his customers.

Gov. O'Neal's son telephoned Glenn shortly before the party that Gov. had just been released from the hospital, and the medicos would not let him make the trip.

A very pleasant preliminary to the reunion was a cocktail party given by Marguerite and G l e n n Davis and Leah and Gardiner Helmick the day before, in Glenn's charming apartment in the Westchester, for the early comers from out of town, and the local members of the class. The out-of-towners were the Ards, the Grays, the Hatches, the Hudsons, the Thebauds and the Whites. Claire Valentine came from Annapolis, and was sad that she would not be able to come to the party next day.

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Pres., RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. W i l l i a m K. Beard, USNR (Ret.) 252 King George Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D . Swain, USN (Ret.) 4130 Hurley Dr., La Mesa, CA 92041 Percent Members 81.3 Ed Palmer, with his wife and daughter, is making a tour of the East and while visiting in Arlington drove over to see us and observe the changes at the Naval Academy. Not having seen Ed in many years there was much ground to cover and the time was all too short. In our reminiscences it was revealed that he is the youngest living member of the class and will not become a "senior citizen" until 1 March 1974—as far as we octogenarians are concerned. During our conversation on statistics, Ed said that he is a great-grandfather three times over. We did not determine the sex of these offspring nor if any are potential candidates for our Alma Mater.

We understand the Russell Perrys are candidates for entrance to the Great-Grandparents Club, established by the Ellsbergs.

September's mailbag contained a note from Bob Luker: "On 25 September, I am moving to 220 San Vincente Blvd. Apt. 611, Santa Monica, CA 90402. I have lived in this hi-rise for five years and considered it my final abode; but the two towers were .sold and converted to condominiums.

It was either buy or move. I chose to move. I will see you next May." Harvey Mittendorf sends the following letter containing questions, the answers to which might be of interest to other potential reunioners. We will attempt to answer them after quoting his letter.

"Glad to get the details of the 60th get-together in the Sept. issue of Shipmate. In the absence of frequent visits to Annapolis in late years (which probably is true of other '14 men) perhaps you could clarify in a future issue these questions.

"Is the Annapolis Hilton Inn the same hotel in which we celebrated the 55th?

"Presently expect to drive down next May; but getting less able with passing days to perform enjoyably, may decide on other means. If so, what's the best today.' Fly Annapolis? Bus from Baltimore? What's recommended?

"What a surprise on page nine of this Shipmate issue! Pinky Powers no less. Don't think I have been reminded of Pinky since the fiftieth or was it the 40th or the 45th. Best regards to all hands."

Taking the last item first: Was glad to have our attention drawn to the letter by Pinky in Sept.

Shipmate as we had overlooked it. He paid us a visit when in Annapolis about three years ago with his attractive wife. He looked well and seemed to be in great shape. Wonder how many other classmates saw the item.

Here are the answers to Harvey's questions: (1) The Annapolis Hilton is the same hotel in which the 55th was held; and, (2) The best trans|)ortation (in our estimation) is flying to Friendship Airport in Baltimore and taking the limousine to Annapolis. The latter conveyance leaves every hour on the hour and deposits passengers at the Hilton or the Maryland Inn. It is possible to get a train to Baltimore and a bus from there to Annapolis. The last part of this trip is arduous as the bus makes many stops. "Go Greyhound" is the third and pcrhajis the least desirable.

Russ Perry called our attention to an article

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by Anne W. Marks which appeared in the Washington Post dated 7 October. Mrs. Marks is the daughter of Barry W i l s o n and the article is about the unfortunate accident which involved her mother. It was as astounding as it was revealing.

We hope some compensation was made—at least for the frustrating, mental anguish—if not for the damage. Barry's widow and daughter put up a gallant fight against Bureaucracy . . . in vain!

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Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Sec'y-Treas., LGen. P. A. del Valla, USMC (Ret.) 41 Cornhill St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 89.0 Upon our return from the Great Northwest— Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia—I found a letter from Skeeter Wortherspoon enclosing the program for a dinner at the Army and Navy Club in Washington on 28 Aug., the Octogenarian birthday of our classmate, Pedro del Valle, given by the Defenders of the American Constitution. The program contains many fine tributes to Pedro and I will quote a few of them to you: "One of America's greatest living generals, whose dedication to God and country cannot be surpassed. Always a gentleman, honorable, courageous, and faithful, he is well known for his sense of humor and wisdom . . . his kindness and consideration to all . . . his love for God, country and family.

"You are a person who does all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can. . . .

"Happy Birthday to General Pete, a Marine's Marine, to an outstanding warrior who is the living legendary exemplification of the Marine's motto, Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful, by which he has everlastingly honored God, Country, and Corps.

"It is with a great deal of pleasure that I join others throughout the Nation in paying tribute to you. An honor such as the one bestowed upon you tonight becomes more meaningful when initiated by your friends and peers and I know this recognition will serve as a continuing source of pride.

Mrs. Ford and I congratulate you and extend our best wishes on this very special occasion."

Katherine must have been very proud of her husband on his 80th birthday.

"To all of my classmates, all of us Octogenarians or Nearly-So, greetings! The night before he left on his latest swing around the country our peripatetic secretary telephoned me about some class matters and, after hanging up the phone, I suddenly realized that the slicker had finessed a promise out of me to write a story about how my 80th birthday was celebrated. The leverage he used was that both Skeeter Wotherspoon and Ralph Christie had reported on their celebrations, which were most interesting and would be enjoyed in Shipmate by all of us, AND, if he could only get another one to report on his, it just might start the tide flowing and maybe each of us would be inspired to tell the rest of us how he 'breezed' (?) past that 80th milestone. Additionally, of course, although tactfully not mentioned by Rip, he would then have a substantial supply of personal news to put in Shipmate that would be of interest to all of us. Al.so, even though Lucille

and I had tried to keep my birthday date a secret, he knew it was recent and that I was therefore vulnerable. Anyhow, it's in a good cause, so here goes.

"1 must admit that my celebration was quite unusual. There were about 200 guests for the reception and dinner-dance at the Boiling Field Officers' Mess, the drinks and champagne flowed freely and everyone had a wonderful time. It so happens that we were fortunate enough that day to be guests at the Toohill-Geiger wedding and reception, so it was a joyous occasion in general for many, including us. You will all be interested to know that the bride is the granddaughter of Emily Eleanor and Vince Godfrey and her father is a nephew of our own Steve Rockwell, so there was a double tie-in to the class. Believe it or not, I danced with the beautiful bride, her mother, her newly-acquired mother-in-law, her grandmother, my own 'bride' of nearly fifty-seven summers, and a couple of other lovely ladies. Granted that my step did not have the verve of by-gone days, sad to say, but at least I was able to steam unaided under my own power, to hear the music without a hearing aid and to keep time to the music sufficiently well so that my partners did not give me dirty looks or ask me to return to the table early. So, all in all, I consider that my debut as an Octogenarian was a marked success.

Certainly the setting was all that one might desire.

Bob Geiger '48 and Sybil arranged a beautiful wedding and were hosts of a wonderful reception at which we were fortunate enough to be among the appreciative guests, thereby making my 80th even more memorable to us than it otherwise would have been.

"Now that I have fulfilled my promise to Rip I hope that the spirit may move you guys who have also achieved the Age of True Maturity to let us know how you celebrated the occasion and that you kids who have not yet 'arrived' will give us the story when you finally make the grade. In the meantime, our warmest regards and best wishes to all of you, Oldsters or Kids! Pret Warshall."

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Pres., VAdm. Bertram Rodgers, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.), 611 West 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.), 1327 Inspiration Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 Percent Members: 83.7 Well, here it is again. That time of the year when we feel, in spite of some difficult days, a warmth towards our fellow men that calls for special greetings to all, and especially to our Comrades in Arms, active or retired, scattered as they are throughout the land. So Merry Christmas and a Happy Year to you all and to the dear ladies who have so gallantly stood by us through good and bad times. We know not what 1974 has in store for us. There will be sad days and happy days. Our hopes and prayers are that there will be many more of the latter than the former.

Marianna Radford sent a touching note to express her sincere appreciation to the class for the wreath it sent to Arlington when Raddy was laid to rest and to the many classmates who wrote messages of sympathy or offered condolences in other ways; and to those who made the trip to Arlington for the services there. She expressed regrets that she was not able to see all of those who

attended. Marianna's address is: Apt. S-501, 520 " N " St. S.W., Washington, DC 20024.

WEST COAST NEWS In the Garden Suite of the Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot on 20 September, the San Diego 1916-'17-'18ers gathered for their gay, chatful monthly lunch. Prior to the principal festivities, Bert Rodgers, our new class president, consulted with all 1916ers present relative to a letter from Bob Bourne, seeking our recommendations as to the possible need for new class organization resulting from the great loss of our able Raddy. Bert formulated a letter which summarized the group's opinion. Copies of this letter are being mailed to several 1916ers, including all those mentioned by Bob whom he had contacted on the East Coast.

D o n Curtis had supervised the excellent arrangements for our lunch which included a Private Bar with a truly top-class experienced "mixologist," sparkling colorful decorations for the tables, and, most important, a delicious repast complementing the "Crepe a la Riene" entree.

At the table, a standing moment of silence and prayer was observed in memoriam to our late class president.

Present were: 1916, Loventhal, McGinnis, Emerson, Walter Webb, Root, Rodgers and Chapline; 1917, Warren, Kiland and Richards; and 1918, Nichols, Curtis and Price (again south from Pasadena, after his return from an enjoyable Scandinavian North Cape cruise).

Ann Webb and Dolly Loventhal enjoyed their separate luncheon in the Main Dining Room of the Club.

Jean and Swede Carlson, west from their home in Litde Hampton, R.I., paid La Jolla a brief visit, particularly enjoying a small luncheon given in their honor by Martha Joy at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. The Carlsons, with a delightful school-day pal of Jean's from England, were visiting relatives on the West Coast, basically in the San Francisco area. However, Swede detoured for a visit to his early schoolday haunts in Marshall (on Coos Bay), Oregon. While driving south they visited Pasadena where Connie and Lowell Cooper entertained them at a cocktail party.

Vada and T e x Gilliam were south from Altadena on 15 Sept. on business while Tex and his associates launched work on a new major consulting contract (Industrial Engineering) which, we hope, brings them to this area frequendy, especially on our monthly luncheon days. Though Tex was very busy while here, he found time to contact both Bert Rodgers and "Ye Scribe" by telephone.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Calhoun, USN (Ret.) 4230 Fordham Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 78.0

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Pres., Capt. W. J. Malone, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arlington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 88.0 With genuine sadness we must report that on Sunday, 30 Sept., our classmate, T h o m a s G. Dobyns (Col., USA Ret.), suffered a severe heart attack and passed away at home. (See "Last Call".) He was buried at Arlington on 4 Oct. with full military honors. Attending the graveside service were his wife, Polly, two daughters and their husbands, six grandchildren, and many knew.

Few knew that 1918 had a polo player. From the time Tommy entered the cavalry, he was determined to become an expert horseman. Soon he was regularly playing polo on Army teams. Then in a polo accident in Manila in 1928, Tommy suffered a concussion and paralysis of his left side.

But by persistent struggle, in time he overcame the handicaps resulting from these injuries, and was able to complete a successful Army career of 38 years.

At the graveside service. Chaplain Brooks (Col., USA) characterized Tommy in the following words: "Many people did not know of this heroic struggle in which he was eminently successful. His friends admired him for his devotion to duty and for his integrity. Soldiers respected him as a hard but fair disciplinarian. His family loved him for virtues and qualities which cannot be enumerated here."

me as a young child, these adventures on horseback were indeed thrilling, and have remained among the fondest memories of my childhood."

Obviously Tommy has lived a fine and useful life. The class and his friends will miss this gifted officer and true gentleman. We are all better for association with him over the years. His wife has been a sincere helpmate and inspiration during his life. Address her at 4444 47th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20015.

On Sunday, 17 June, Virginia Perkins entertained several San Diego and Coronado friends in celebration of Cy's birthday falling on Monday.

We have received glowing reports of the affair.

Ed Price returned to his South Pasadena home in September after a month cruising about the Baltic, visiting Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Poland and Denmark. At the end of this foreign travel he rested for a short time at Cape Ann Pigeon Cove, Rockport, Mass.

On 30 Sept., we received a call from Eleanore, wife of Ed W u n c h , telling us of his residing in a nursing home since last January. Her poor health made it impossible to care for Ed at home. His trouble is hardening of the arteries of the brain resulting in periods of not being lucid. However, at times his mind appears active and he recognizes Eleanore when she visits him several times each week. We regret to report this unfavorable development concerning a classmate, but believe classmates should know. Address them at 940 South Highland Dr., Dearborn, MI 48124.

The following from a letter from Bill Domer: "When my birthday actually does occur, Ethel and I will probably be at sea, on MS GRIPSHOLM, for a small tour of some 23,000 miles, so they tell me, in the Pacific Ocean. We are supposed to go south as far as Australia-New Zealand and then north to Hawaii and San Francisco, stopping hither and yon to view the natives. It should be quite nice to be on blue water once more.

"Leaving Fort Everglades, on 14 October, we shall, of course, transit the Canal. Shades of Ohio, Missouri and Wisconsin—what a difference from the summer of 1915, as some of us old youknow-whats may remember! Gatun Lake, Cucaracha and the various other landmarks will certainly be different and I am taking plenty of film with me! Maybe you remember the Strangers' Club—wonder if it is still there—probably not, but I do remember having fun."

Ethel and Bill expect to return to Port Everglades about the middle of December.

Present at the class luncheon on 3 October: Mitten, Murphy, Riggs, Rogers, Smith and Taylor.

BIRTHDAYS IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY

Tommy Dobyns, Ft. Riley, 1923

Polly and Tommy and their two daughters, Barbara and Diane, were known as a solid family unit. Both parents were devoted to the girls.

Diane, the younger daughter, with whom we talked, treasures the memory of companionship with her father. She described a childhood experience in the following words: "When I was six and my sister seven, we lived at Quarry Heights in the Canal Zone. My father taught us to ride horses from the nearby Army stable, and, although I was very small, I felt safe in the saddle of a large horse because of my father's thoughtful and gende guidance. Often on weekends, we rode together through the lush tropical jungles of Panama where we fed celery to the monkeys. To

We send birthday greetings to Earl Stone, 12/2; Thad Hoppe, 1/2; Gordon R o w e , 1/12.

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Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. W m . M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 1110 Randolph Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 89.0 This has been a sad year for the 1919 family in the number of deaths of classmates, wives and widows. The percentage of survivors took another drop with the loss of RAdm. James G . Atkins, USN (Ret.), on 14 September in Tacoma, Wyoming. "Tommy" had been battling a weakened heart for the past several years, but had hoped

along with Dorothy to make one last effort to join us in the 55th Reunion. When the time came, however, it was obvious that the journey would be too much for him. Memorial services were held in Tacoma on 17 September and Tommy was laid to rest with graveside services at Arlington on the 19th. Dorothy and her daughter, Joan, flew east and were joined by several classmates, wives, widows and other friends of the family to pay their final respects. Dorothy has subsequendy expressed by letter her deep gratitude for the sympathy of the class and for the floral tribute to Tommy's memory.

Reminiscing a bit about some of our class who were in submarines in the early days, including Tommy, George Dyer noted that when he went through the Panama Canal in the S-15 en route to the Philippines, Wisenbaker was in the 0-8, Tommy was in the O-l, D i n g w e l l in the 0-2, Jimmie Hughes in the 0-3, K. D . Muir in the 0-7, Challenger in the O-IO and Jimmie Sykes in the O - l l . Where our veteran Submariners, Sunshine Murray and Swede Bryant, were at that time George fails to mention.

Henrietta King and Peg Demarest have expressed their gratitude for the sympathy of the class and the flowers or donations made in memory of their loved ones.

Our wonderful and indefatigable treasurer, Carl Fink, wishes to thank those of the class who responded to George Djer's little memo regarding dues. As I add a gende dig to tho,se who may not yet have come through I begin to wonder whether I have caught up with mine for '73-'74.

Breathing fire over the State of the Union and shenanigans going on in high places, Mike Williams' letter to George Dyer opens with a prologue of the ills he and Jo suffered not as a result of, but following, their return from the Reunion.

Both fell victims to pneumonia and in Mike's case that was followed by a crippling gall bladder attack. "I am terribly weakened," said Mike, "but thank God am on the road back." High hopes of being able to enjoy the fall hunting season for doves, quail and ducks had to be abandoned because of Mike's state of health.

Line up, girls, if you want to become proficient in the Terpsichorean Muse! One never knows how much hidden talent there is until discovered or is self revealed. Gus B o w m a n falls in the latter category through his letter to George Dyer in which he mentioned surprising the guests by his ability to do the "Samba" one night during a dinner-dance at the A&N Club in Washington. It seems the orchestra was also somewhat amazed at his proficiency. Continued Gus, "I still dance but have no place to practice." The manager of a dance studio (presumably in Carmel where Gus resides) was sufficiently impressed with Gus's ability that on several occasions he prevailed upon him to do exhibitions with one of the teachers for the benefit of the advanced students. Great going, Gus! It must be those four to seven fruits you admit eating for breakfast every morning that keeps you going at such a high pitch. A lot better obviously than the daily 148 vitamin pills that Bobby Riggs relied upon.

Culled from some older letters to Carl Fink but not yet recorded in these columns. Bill Strachan reports that he greatly misses the ability to drive a car since the removal of cataracts from both eyes. Unimpressed that George Dyer's research disclosed him to be the oldest member of the class, he requested that word be sent back to George that he feels like a kitten and now thinks that he will throw both crutches awav.

52 T o m Fitzpatrick says that emphysema occasionally throws him and that all travel has to be geared to mild and warm weather. His spouse, Pauline, is well but having trouble with gradual loss of hearing which hearing aids do little to help.

20 Chairman, Exec. Comm., Capt. Donald R. Osborn, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W m . A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 79.0 Our deep sympathy goes to Ed Wilson and his family on the death of his wife, Ethel Wells Wilson, who died at Bethesda, 14 September, after a very long illness, gallantly borne. Funeral services were held 18 September at Ft. Myer Chapel with burial in Arlington Cemetery. Besides Ed she is survived by a son, Edward P. Wilson, Jr., of Severna Park; a daughter, Mrs. Betty W. Hamberg of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian W. Enright of Annapolis, and Mrs. Elizabeth W. Whitelaw of San Antonio, Tex.; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Seventeen of us turned out for our 28 September luncheon at the A&N Club: Anderson, Christmas, Crowe, Cunningham, Daggett, Harrison, Hepburn, Holsinger, Mansfield, Martin, Mullinix, Nibecker, Osborn, Page, Pearson, Ken Reed (from Litde Compton, R.I.), and Ed Wilson. We were particularly happy to see Ken Reed, Ed Wilson and A l l e n Mullinix.

Kay Brashears writes on 30 September from 502 Hoyt Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093: "Thank you very much for your kind words of sympathy and comfort from the Class of 1920. They were so greatly appreciated by all. Eddie and I have been most fortunate and have shared well over 50 wonderful years together, blessed with our two fine sons, Edwin, Jr., and Charles, and their lovely families including five dear grandchildren. Our sons have been in business with their father always. Eddie spent six years in the Navy, during which time Paul Heineman, his great friend, was always his roommate. After graduation he served in the UTAH with the Adantic Fleet for three years.

"He resigned in 1922 and came to Chicago where we were married and where he has spent his business life ever since. In 1942 he went back into the Navy and was an instructor in Ordnance and gunnery at Abbott Hall, the Reserve midshipman school in connection with Northwestern University. He was the author of a manual on that subject that was eventually used throughout the fleet. He was honorably retired in 1944."

As a result of Vergie Korn's correspondence, 120 people expect to come to our 55th; 11 hope to come; 37 classmates regret that they can't come.

Our 90 widows were invited to whom 15 may come. Jamie Doyle writes that she hopes to come: "Artie and I had a grand time at the 50th, thought it was a grand success and I would love to see everyone again. Our daughter, Laurie, lost her husband in August and she and two children have been staying with me. Her husband, LCdr. F. M. Hammond III, died in Mayport, Fla., 14 August while she and the children were visiting me here at the beach. He was on the carrier FDR based in Mayport. Best of luck to you all." Our sympathy to you, Jamie, and to Laurie and her children.

A letter from Alexander Forbes Smith III, the surviving son, only child and namesake of our classmate, Alexander Forbes Smith, Jr. He

is vice president of Gilbert Associates, Inc., Engineers and Consultants, P. O. Box 1498, Reading, PA 19603. Our A. F. Smith also belonged to that firm. "My father married my mother. Ethyl Wahl, in 1926. She was a graduate of Goucher and, like Dad, a native of Reading and pre-deceased him in 1968. Dad never forgot the Academy or the Navy. . . . The early war years were very trying for him. He wanted to return to sea duty desperately but when this was not possible, decided to remain in Reading. . . . He often spoke of his classmates, particularly Cartwright and Lewis, his roommates. . . . I was raised to respect Naval tradition and with Naval discipline. As a small family the three of us were very close and in later years he was as much a friend to me as a father.

The best and most accurate epitaph he could possibly have is 'He was a wonderful father!' " Two grandsons, two granddaughters, a brother and two sisters survive. Our sincere sympathy to the family.

A card of thanks was received from T o m m y Binford's family.

Jim Crowe reports that Allan Blackledge will be in Annapolis when this goes to press for the Board of Trustees meeting of the Alumni Association as a member from Houston.

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Pres., Mr. Homer O. Eimers Sec'y, RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 78.5 It is with deep regret that we must report the death of Cdr. Malcolm E. Selby, USN (Ret.), on 17 August, in Tucson, Arizona, after a long illness. He is survived by his widow, Marjorie, 4736 Calle Lampara, Tucson, a stepdaughter, Jeanne Hogue of Covina, Cal., and a brother, Kenneth Selby, of Seattle, Wash., to all of whom the class extends sympathy.

It is also with deep regret that we must report the death of Capt. Walter J. Harrison, USNR (Ret.), in early September in Taylor House, a Medical Home in New Orleans, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his widow, Annette, 5050 Bancroft Dr., New Orleans, La., three children, four step-children and seven grandchildren, to all of whom the class extends sympathy.

It is with further deep regret that we must report the death of Cdr. Bertram M. Kern, USNR (Ret.), in the Linwood Convalescent Center on 24 September. He had had three operations since 4 July. He is survived by his widow, Mildred, 35 Village Drive, Somers Point, N.J., a daughter, Marion L. Forrest, and two grandchildren.

Margaret and D o n Giles returned in late September from a three weeks tour of Scodand and England, visiting friends and relatives en route and spending a week in London.

Elizabeth and Logan McKee travelled East by train via New Orleans where they had dinner with Virginia and T o m Lewis and arrived in Washington on 20 Sept. where Mary C. and Legs Leggett picked them up and had them for lunch with available classmates and wives which included Eleanor and Cat Brown, George Russell, Alice DuBois Pratt and Louise and Homer Eimers.

After lunch, the McKees proceeded to Annapolis to visit Grace and Charlie Hoffman '24 in Annapolis, on 21 Sept. McKees and Hoffmans were off to Irvington, Va., for a wedding and the McKees on to Charlotte, Kentucky and home.

The Washington-Annapolis group gathered at the Army and Navy Club on 26 Sept. for the monthly luncheon. Attending were L. A. Brown, Dolly Fitzgerald, Vera and Harold Houser, Os Colclough, George Russell, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Wop Barbaro, Homer Eimers, Blackie Loker, Polly and Fred Boone, Jim Dudley, Don Gallery (in good shape and strong voice after throat surgery), Dee deRivera, Heber Brumbaugh, Ed Fullinwider, Eleanor and Cat Brown, Mary C. and Legs Leggett, Peg and Mac McCuIlom and Lucile Kelley. The ladies deserted us, having lunch in the main dining room, as the lads had class business to attend to.

Expected for the Homecoming festivities on 12 and 13 October are the following: Aken, Aldrich, .Alexander, C. R. Brown, Byerly, Dell, Dudley, Eimers, Fitzgerald, Fletcher, Giles, Hamilton, Kline, Lamdin, Laker, Robertson, Schneider, Sewell, D. F. Smith and G. S. Young.

SAN DIEGO GROUP The San Diego group held their monthly luncheon at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on 25 Sept. with the following in attendance: Abernethy, Butterfield, A. B. Cook, Dodds, Hailey, Hall, McHugh, Miller, O'Brien, Perdue, Roberts, Schell, Stafford, Tarbuck and Wray.

Missing were Sabin on account of his mother's death and Birdie with a broken arm, Gorry on account of a physical exam, Hickey off on a trip, Tellman recendy sprung from the hospital, and Parks on a trip to Europe.

Members of the group were glad to see Ella Glisson who was visiting in the area.

The San Diego group is most appreciative to be on the mailing list for the San Francisco Bay activities which has been so thoughtfully furnished by Charlie Roland who is the scribe for that area.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Kay Moore dashed off a hasty note on 22 September while she and Slats were aboard the Victoria-Vancouver ferry en route to Vancouver, B.C., with their ultimate destination Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. She relayed the news of a charming party of about 24 guests which Edwina and Dal Emory gave in their honor during their stay in Seattle. "The party was like a homecoming for Slats," wrote Kay, "as each man present was cither a classmate, had been a shipmate, or had worked with Slats in the Pentagon." The Arthur Ayraults were present from Tacoma. Kay also reported Edwina Emory as being, "Still as delightful as she was at the 50th reunion in Annapolis."

Mildred and Edmund Kirby^Smith had the misfortune to suffer a bad kitchen fire in their home late last winter. The old Navy expression, "Fire in the galley," was most apropos, as smoke damage was extensive. Repairs and restoration eventually progressed to home improvements and additions. Such are the joys of home ownership.

As an escape hatch, they chose to drive north to Cannon Beach, Oregon, where they occupied Mildred's brother's beach house for a well earned rest. En route north, they stopped in Gold Beach, Oregon, to take the Jet Mail Boat Trip up the Rogue River and enjoyed skimming the rapids and riffles and viewing wild life along the river.

On the trip home they visited the campus of the University of Oregon which was Mildred's alma mater, and toured the McKenzie River back country where covered bridges are still in use. In fact, clean, green Oregon has lured many vacationers this year in spite of the much advertised gasoline shortage.

53 The usual last-Thursday-in-every-odd-numberedmondi-except-July '21 luncheon was held in the Patio Room at Treasure Island on 27 September with Chairman George V a n Deurs wielding the gavel. John Ames, looking rested, showed up wearing a healthy sea tan. He recounted his experience as a recent freighter traveler in which he spent 50 days at sea visiting Hong Kong, Subic Bay, Manila, Sattahit and Bangkok in Thailand, Saigon, Hong Kong (second visit), Koohsinng and Keclung in Taiwan. With the exception of the first night out of San Francisco, which John described as "rough going" with heavy seas, the rest of the voyage was without incident. John was proud that he made it through dinner the night of sailing from San Francisco, as only four other passengers showed up in the dining room. He returned to his cabin feeling like an old sea dog.

Others present at the luncheon were Carlisle, Connolly, Doc Cooke, Coulter, Craig, R. K. Davis, Duncan '23, Doc Harris, Kirby-Smith, McDowell, Norman McKee, McQueen (USMC), Madden, Nichols, Reisinger, Roland, Schwien, Talbot, Myron Thomas, Woodson and a newcomerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. A. (Sandy) Wiedman from Cupertino on the Peninsula. It is hoped that Sandy will attend regularly.

The wives met in the main dining room for luncheon.

The garden of "Deer Hill," the Carlisles' home in the Los Altos Hills, was a-buzz on the evening of 29 September with guests celebrating the wedding anniversary of Pat and A B Carlisle. They termed the anniversary as being their "Diamond Jubilee," as the total of the wedded years (His and Hers) was an aggregate of 75 years. Only "real diamonds" were acceptable. Gag gifts and gag cards were in abundance. The evening was clear and warm during the cocktail hour in the garden. Later, Pat's usual table of buffet temptations broke the guests' caloric banks. AB was wearing his diamond studded anchor tie tac and a Happy Face smile. Now that they have 75 years between them, we hope they'll break a hundred.

W. A. (Sandy) W i e d m a n is expected to visit Washington and Annapolis during the Homecoming period, having with him his son's wife and two grandchildren.

22 Pres., Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D . H. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St. Arlington, VA 22207 Columnist, RAdm. J. L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) 4000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 72.3 Al Kastner writes that Hazel Hooper has been a recent guest of theirs in Bermuda where Evie and Al have just returned home after a golfing tour of Scotland. They played all the famous courses and some not so famous, and report the latter the least frustrating. Al also mentions reading about the success of the Navy hockey team in Shipmate and how it reminded him of the time, so many years ago, when he played for Flushing High School against West Point. The score was 1 to 0. Al was lucky enough to score that point for Flushing. He joined the plebe class at USNA the following summer and took his skates along, but he found that Weems Creek seldom froze enough for skating. But the Bay did (we believe it

was plebe winter?). Anyhow, we remember the winter wind whisding through the marble halls of Bancroft, and our thin mattresses underlaid with newspapers to keep the covers from ballooning. We remember closing the windows and warming the seats for the upperclassmen when reveille yanked us from our dreams of those feather beds back home.

Al has recendy retired from his various business cormections of which Gypsum Transportation, Ltd., with headquarters in Bermuda, was one we remember. The various companies are now managed by Paul O'Conner, class of '58, USNA. Bev and J o Carter were remarried in late September and took off on the QUEEN ELIZABETH

for two weeks in London. Great. Two handsome and fine people. Makes us all happy.

Zeke Sanborn reports that V i n Gallagher is in Morocco. Don't know why unless that swimming pool at Marrakesch is it. We'll let you know. Or you can ask him this winter.

H u g h G o o d w i n writes a fine letter. We quote from it.

"In June we sold the home we had built in Pebble Beach shortly after I retired and bought a condominium in Carmel at 83 High Meadow Lane. It has been a real change from a three-quarter-acre lot with a large garden and a roomy house to a much smaller place with no outside maintenance. I love it, but all the wives I know who have made similar moves take a good while to adjust to the smaller quarters.

Eleanor is no exception and she is adapting slowly, but surely.

"In addition to the move, I made my second retirement when I left Robert Louis Stevenson School where I had taught American History for eleven and a half years. Squire Pullen has been teaching at this same school for nineteen years and shows no sign of retiring.

He is a dedicated teacher and has contributed so much to the enlightenment of a lot of young men in his time as an educator.

"Jess Forsythe is in good health and keeps busy with his photography and the groups who share that interest. He had a one man show of his work about a year or so ago and received a lot of favorable comment from people who are experts in that field.

"Since you have been an apartment dweller for a long time you may not appreciate the freedom I feel in not having a large garden to care for. My blood pressure is behaving beautifully since our move and I am finding time to do some long delayed reading. There are so many worthwhile books of recent vintage on government and the neglected responsibilities of the electorate. 1 find some hope in Common Cause, and have been a member from its early days. Best of everything to you and the crew around the Washington-Annapolis area.

Hugh."

The School Alumni Bulletin carried a superb article about Hugh, citing his great ability in conveying the full richness of history to his students. His standing with the students can be judged by the comments about his moustache: "It was one of the most mystical and righteous moustaches we have ever seen. It, almost by itself, seemed to generate a great respect among us. One day Adm. Goodwin came to class with the moustache trimmed. A deep feeling of loss pervaded the classroom. It was as if we'd lost a good friend. Was Admiral Goodwin to be another Samson and lose his teaching power? The answer was 'No!' but we were

gratified when the famous moustache began to grow again."

Zeke Sanborn has had fine letters from all the plebe midshipmen of the class of '77 sponsored by our class from the Memorial Funds and prepared for entry under the supervision of the Naval Academy Foundation. The text of these letters would fill more than our alloted space. Having read them, we can assure all hands that the letters indicate rare character and dedication and promise of the development of especially fine naval officer material.

Frank Whitaker sends the following excerpt from the Nei4' York, Times, "In the absence of a recommendation from the White House, the Senate voted yesterday to elevate H y m a n G. Rickover, leading proponent of a nuclear Navy, to four star admiral. The House had previously taken the same step, and Senator Henry M. Jackson said the Navy has agreed to support the promotion. The Senate's action came just a day after it had voted, 49 to 47, to allow the Navy to accelerate the development of the Trident nuclear submarine, Adm. Rickover's newest design." Article dated 9/79.

Billy Miles visited Isabel and Henry Eccles in Newport in September while she collated some of the photographic material in the seventy volumes of historical pictures taken by them during their travels and official assignments.

Reporting the above brings to mind what we believe may not be widely known that a Chair called the Milton Miles Chair of International Relations was established at the Naval War College (by the Navy when John Connelly was SecNav) and that is one of the reasons the collection of photographs is stored in there in the College library. Billy reports that Henry Eccles, who still lectures at the College, and elsewhere, is bringing out another book (about now) having to do with Nuclear Strategy for Democratic Countries.

The October Luncheon (and Debating Society) of the class of '22 convened on the second Tuesday of October at the Army/Navy Town Club in Washington. Present: Saunders, who reported that he and Betty will move into their new condominium on or after November first (new phone 268-7279, Annapolis, code 301); Kneeland who indicates that he and Lilla will spend at least a part of the winter in South Africa; D o n Johnston and Peggy are leaving for a visit to their daughters house in Claremont, Cal. (Betty Witthaus); Jimmy Clay, reporting on his recent trip with Barbara to Quebec where they took time out to dine at the Hotel Richelieu under the portrait of William Vincent Saunders; Oliver Walker who is planning on dealing with "Ducks Unlimited" in various ways during the first part of this winter, then later in Mexico at the Balboa Club where there is a wide range of activities and better weather available to sportsmen when the East Coast Flyways close down. Elizabeth goes too. We didn't have time, between yarns, etc., to get the winter itineraries of all present, including Espe, Pratt, Sanborn, Reeside, Buder, Harold Baker, and Owen Comp, but we're sure they'll do something andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with reference to inquiring about peoples itineraries we remember a fellow who once got slapped for so doing, in mixed company. And (P.S.) Beany Jarrett wasn't at the luncheon because he had been asked to speak at the luncheon of the class of '45, of which he is an honorary member. His presence, and remarks, were enthusiastically

54 acclaimed by the largest number ever to attend— forty-seven in all.

23 Pres., Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Class Reporter: Capt. Valentine L. Pottle, USN (Ret.), 660 Americana Drive, Apt. 47 Annapolis, MD 21403 Sec'y, VAdm. C. F. Coe, USN (Ret.) 2210 Belle Haven Rd. Alexandria, VA 22307 Percent Members: 73.5 Bobbie and Arleigh Burke returned to the U.S. late in September from Sweden where they had the honor and privilege of witnessing and participating in the solemn, impressive funeral ceremonies accorded His Majesty Gustav VI Adolph of Sweden. Arleigh was asked by President Nixon to represent the President and head the U.S. Delegation which included Embassy personnel, representatives of Congress, and outstanding civilians—with their wives.

Foreign countries were represented by Royal and Civil heads of state, their families, and some 60-70 other delegates. Commencing Saturday, 22 September, a glittering series of international dinners, receptions and condolence visits were scheduled, terminating with the final services and procession on 25 September from Riddarholmen Church. The pomp, ceremony, colorful uniforms, protocol; the throngs of dignified, quiet, attentive, devoted Swedes paying homage to a beloved King; and the knowledge fewer and fewer Royal ceremonies of this scope will recur as nations relegate their Royalty to less powerful status (or do away with them completely in favor of democracy or dictatorship) force one to appreciate the historical importance of the event. However, we shall leave further comment to the authors and historians.

Secretly, we shall miss the pomp and the ceremony.

Arleigh was a fortunate choice to represent the U.S. His forebearers four generations ago were Swedes who setded in Colorado. He knows Sweden where he has many distant relatives. His honors include the Grand Gross of the Royal Swedish Order of the Sword; and he is one of three honorary members of the Swedish Royal Society of Naval Sciences (the other two being King Frederick of Denmark and Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten). In 1968 he was chosen the year's Swedish-American.

The ladies of the Annapolis/Washington Group met on 11 September for luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club (courtesy of Harry H. Keith, Jr. who arranged for the availability of the Club). Hostesses were Winnie Cutting and Hazel Keith. Others attending were Alice Day, Mary Dana, Kitty Kern, Dorothy Drexler, Min Smellow, Mary Sprung, Sally Mendenhall, Pat Nutter, Edna Pottle, Jean Beaumont, Ruth Tucker, Dot Walton, Ann Lewis, Evelyn Huebl, Edie Gold, Louise Withington, Mary Wenger, and Bobbie Burke.

Following the lead of the distaff side the men's first Fall meeting was held at the Officers' Club, Bethesda on 12 September. Present were Burke, Coe, Cofer, Cutting, Dietrich, Dussault, Grosvenor, Holderness, Johnson, Johannessen, King, Lewis, Mclsaac, Mendenhall, Rigler, Smellow, Sprung, Stephens, Strauss, Tucker, Wadbrook and Withington. Honorary Classmate Bob Oakes also was there. An enthusiastic re-hash of the 50th Reunion was

sparked by a preview unveiling of the Picture Story of the grand event by N e i l and Bob Oakes. All of you should have received your copies shordy afterward. Photographs arc selective and super, and the running comment

by Neil is at the same time educational, historical, observational and funny. Congratulations to you both—and to anyone else who helped you identify the subjects so accurately.

Red Stephens had as his guest Capt. Steve Barchet (MC) USN, son of the idol of the media and the Regiment back in the early '20s.

You may recall the Navy-Princeton game in which a certain monster brutally roughcd-up little Steve, Sr., thereby instigating a near riot on the football field which included moral assistance from Bully Richardson, D o u g Howard and 58,000 indignant spectators. Steve was a tough ball-carrier, but not that tough.

We regret to report Gerry Farrar advises he will be unable to attend future meetings of the luncheon group due to a steady worsening of his condition—emphysema. He has experienced great difficulty in breathing after slight exertion for some time. His letter closes with "Regards to all; and to all STOP SMOKING." We hope that his acute condition will ease before too long.

Is Speed Edwards the first of '23 to have a grandson at the Naval Academy?

Col. Ray B. Leavitt, Jr., first-born of Catherine and Ray Leavitt, sends the Season's Greetings to all of '23 from his mother and his own family. Ray, Jr., graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in 1944, was commissioned in the Army, and is now stationed in the Ft. Lauderdale area. He was reminiscent of his family ties with the Class of '23 most of all, but also recalled learning how to swim after his Dad threw him into Dewey Basin; a meeting with Hank Agnew in Yokohama during WWII; guest of Arleigh Burke's at a '23 luncheon meeting; and "hard-head" fishing off Thomas Point Light in the days when 5-10 pounders were for the asking.

May the Class Column of Shipmate be so presumptuous as to extend a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthful New Year from all of you to all of them, and from all of them to all of you.

24 Pres., RAdm. Howard L. Collins, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.) 22 Macopin Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, VA 23221 Percent Members: 52.0 Let's start with our Washington Lunch, where on 26 September there were welcomed Count Austin (recovered from an operation), Angus Sinclair getting over a broken hip, and George Montgomery, also in good shape, a visitor from California. The "Welcomers" were Bell, Berliner, Bullis, Cabanillas, Collins, Craig, Duvall, Dyer, Herring, Kalisch, Kdly, Keyer, Nesser, Rawlins and Robinson.

Hey, that's a real good turnout!

"We're up to 287 responses," reports Bert Kalisch in a Cruise progress report, "the printer is working on the first 40 pages, and I am up to page 63. Gordon Kissam has promised me a sketch." All hands appreciate what Bert is doing for us.

Very orderly progress in Reunion plans is being made by the systematic Whitey Richards.

210 replies had been received in late September, with 155 classmates (130 couples) and 14 widows planning to attend. Whitey reports that the N.A. Athletic Assn. has given permission for those who wish to play golf, to do so on Friday, 17 May, but not on Saturday.

We are informed of a new feature for Homecoming: Captain O'Connor, Senior Chaplain, is asking the Clergymen in all classes to participate in the Sunday morning Chapel Service at Homecoming. When asked for 1924's nominations, we of course proposed Bell,

1924 at Largo: Martin, Bliesener, Townsend, Layne and Ruhsenberger

55 Replinger and Shiebler; and at the moment are wondering if there are any others.

In September, we regret having to record the loss of two more popular classmates, D o n Fairbairn and Forest Close, whose obituaries appear under the "Last Call" section. We had a letter from Don a few weeks ago in which he indicated he was doing all right at his Florida retirement home, after some hospitalization. Since Navy retirement Boney Close had been active in business in Madrid, where Joe Ruddy tells us, "Boney had been an outstanding member of our community, always ready with wit and wisdom."

We have a fine letter from Capt. C. E. Gurney, ComDesRon 26, in which he reports on final rites for the late Captain W . G. (Swede) Michelet: "At Mrs. Michelet's request, I escorted the ashes to sea aboard my Flagship USS DUPONT, and committed them to the deep off Cape Henry, Va. The Captain was an old and close family friend, and a personal inspiration to me for many years."

Bly Bliesener (long time no see) sends us an interesting picture for this issue. He and Irene were down in the Largo area and contacted our group there—and you know, that means a party when you are there—with the Laynes, H u g h Martins, Ruhsenbergers and Townsends participating.

As Trustees for the Harmon Trust, John Shannon and Sam Singer participated in the selections for the Harmon International Aviation Awards. A woman and four men were presented awards on 20 September in the oval office of President Nixon.

Bob Keyer continues in good work on the Cruise and on Reunion (and what have you!).

The Class Locator which he drew up a few years ago, and keeps up-to-date, will now appear in the new Cruise, and will help in locating classmates by states and cities.

Bill Mansfield sends us a picture from the Navy Times which you might have seen: it is of three generations of McFaddens, headed

by Archie. The occasion for this meeting of four uniformed McFaddens was retirement ceremony for Archie's son. Col. A. Weems McFadden, a dermatologist at Valley Forge General Hospital. Included also is Archie's son, Cdr. Grafton McFadden, USN and grandson, NYSMA Cadet R. G. McFadden: "Archie is a well set-up man, with less weight than either of his sons," comments Bill.

Joe Callaghan reminds us that the Philadelphia class lunch wall be held 19 December at the Engineer's Club, 1317 Spruce Street; and in the first 5 months of 1974 on the last Wednesday of the month.

From his semi-retirement at Hofstra, Min Miller expresses approval of our class organization control going to a permanent selfperpetuating committee, after current office terms expire.

Felix H o w l a n d reports: "Last month I went out to southwest Texas. I liked the land, and bought a small place; but will have to build a hut, and buy a car. Shall settle there next year. It has everything to beat inflation and food shortages. The soil is not suitable for grazing or plowing, but it does have lizards and rattlesnakes to give me proteins, and plenty of cacti to give me starches. Shall be only 56 miles from town; hence the car. . . . My travel days are over; after the 50th next year I shall stay put."

Watching the Perm State-Stanford football game, Sam Singer saw a player named

"Scott Laidlaw," and Sam naturally wonders if he could be the grandson of our classmate, the late Scottie Laidlaw. Who knows?

Did you see that picture of John D . Hayes in the 3 October Navy Times? Well, Bill Mansfield sent it to us; and asks if John is bald, or just has white hair. Anyway, John himself writes in to explain his activity: "This summer has been a happy but hard, hectic and lonesome one, spent getting out a 250-page book.

The Writings of Stephen B. Luce, in three months. Been all spent at the Naval War College; in fact, in the NWC Library and the BOQ." N o b l e reports no 1924 twins for the month of December. And as we note he has not found a new Rector for his Church, we are wondering if we should nominate Noble to join the Clergymen who will participate in the Homecoming Sunday Service mentioned above.

We're sorry we haven't space now for Noble's letter, in which he reviews dating experiences at USNA in the twenties, along with John Shannon and W o o f Hatcher.

We have a new letter from Joe Darlington, to let us know he is making out all right: "I am in Costa Rica, waiting for the authorities to catch up with me, since I have no residency papers. If they let Vesco stay here, I may get by also. . . . I am going down to Panama in December; then back here to see if I can beautify the land around here. With a growing season all year round, I ought to be able to get some color among the weeds, at least."

Among those not able to come to Reunion is Stoney Bush, at Granite, Okla. At Coronado, W i l l i e Hurst reports he cannot make it; and Red Ruhsenberger at Largo, Fla. sends his regrets, because of wife Claire's health.

So, here are three you can look up when you are in their areas.

We enjoy Swede Ekstrom's report on that arthritic hip, for which he had such good treatment in Seattle: "It seems to be a successful job, so I'm busy with exercise, swimming, etc., that are making muscles sore that I never knew I had. I graduate to a cane this coming Thursday!"

September found Winnie and H o w i e Collins in California, following a Navy League meeting in Colorado. They "touched base" with the Farrells, Richters, Montgomerys, Red Williams, Wheelers, Bertholds, Wights and Lawrences.

That sounds complete.

From Coronado, Bess and Willie Hurst remind us that Willie is far from the "hale and hearty" condition we mentioned in October.

Willie is confined by a 30-foot hose connected to an oxygen tank for 23 hours a day, with Bess's emphysema less serious. But we were right in saying the Hursts "enjoy having friends come to see us between 5 and 6:30 p.m."

From Willie we learn that Joe Lillard, also at Coronado, is battling an eye irritation, "the cure for which is rime."

Delayed report from A d o l p h Bednar: "We returned from De Pauw University, where we visited our granddaughter and brought her home for the summer. . . . On a trip to San Diego our son Bill had a nice visit with Bill Bailey and other classmates."

From George Mattucci: "Had a wonderful birthday party, attended by our 3 children, grandchildren, in-laws—20 in all. Only classmate I've contacted in Florida is Leonard Day." And Sy Cutler's report: "I spend my time working in the patio, fishing, and being a 'Pebble Pup'. . . . If you stand on the bumper

of our car you can see the mighty Pacific."

We are late in learning of a summer garden luncheon given by the Ash Evans at their attractive Menlo Park home, in honor of an "old friend," a retired British Naval Officer.

Among those attending were the Frank Gardners, Hopkins, Bertholds, Red Williams and the Wights.

Word from Brownie T e m p l e : "Priscilla and I walk out of our house for about a minute and a half into the ocean every day, and I generally walk on the beach for about an hour and a half daily . . . for the past year 1 have weighed no more than when I graduated— 140 pounds."

Last line from John ( S h u g ) Morrill: "I'm still working hard and not making any money!"

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Pres., RAdm. Schuyler N. Pyne, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. F. Kent Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 Percent Members: 46.6

OLYMPIA and FLORIDA in Gatun Locks, June 1922

A couple of future Marine Generals gaze into the future, John Hart and Bob Hogaboom, first class year John Hart's widow. Georgette, gave us a whole fistful of photos from Midshipmen days, most of which, unfortunately, are too faded to reproduce, although many classmates are recognizable in some. We found a very good one which we can reproduce here. Also, we show a fine picture in contrasts of size— two youngster cruise ships in Gatun Locks, June 1922. Your note preparer, who was in OLY.MPIA that cruise, never will forget her gyrations while the three battleships plowed the Caribbean and the North Atlantic without a tremor.

H a p Lyon checks in with a note from Carmel, Cal., reporting that he and Margaret are well and sending greetings to the class. He enclosed an article from the Monterey Peninsula Herald, featuring the fine project of a hospital

56 auxiliary unit of the Monterey Peninsula Community Hospital. Helen, wife of T i n y Schultz and sister of Frank Karns, is one of the leading lights in the worthy work of the group. Each youngster from three to six years old who enters the hospital is allowed to choose a terrycloth companion for the stay in the hospital and later at home. The puppets, stitched by a dozen women in the unit, are packaged in plastic bags, each containing a card welcoming the little patient. The auxiliary group has been involved in sewing the puppets (lions, frogs, zebras, rabbits and leopards) since 1961 and, working in assembly line fashion, they turn out some 300 puppets annually. The auxiliary women, who perform other regular duties at the hospital, figure on being busiest with the puppet project around Easter time, when Ronnie Rabbit will have to go into his multiplying act in order to fill a heavy demand. Keep up the good work, Helen!

Bettie and Bill (Gobby) Goulett had a wonderful trip in the early part of the year "to Yokohama for three weeks in the IVAN-K (terrific experience with a hurricane thrown in); to Australia for 2-3 weeks; and to California for about six weeks. The passage from Sydney to San Francisco was in SS MONTEREY (Pacific Far East Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; formerly Matson), and was absolutely marvelous luxury." They spent five days in the Sun City, Az., area, three days in Monterey, Ca., ten days in northern Illinois, and three days in Connecticut.

These visits were part of their project of looking around for a place to live full-time. Gobby and Bettie have sold their house in Washington, D . C , but he says they plan to keep their home and 235 acres in New Brunswick, Canada, as a "point of refuge."

Marty Drury sends in a new address: 10-32 Indian Ave., Apt. No. 24, Portsmouth, Rl 02871.

Tel. No. 401-849-6763.

Bruno H a m m o n d writes from his home on Mercer Island, Wash. "This afternoon I received the Sept. Shipmate and immediately noticed the photograph on Page 53 captioned, 'Enroute to London, First Class Cruise, 1924 (Can you name '25ers?)'. If I am not mistaken after nearly 50 years, I took this picture at Le Mans, France, while we were enroute from Brest to Paris. I have the original of the photo in my album. Of the five-man group standing at Lest We Forget, Coaling Ship, 1921

'25's class party in Annapolis, 7 July the left the fourth from the left is, I believe. Jack Poore. There are three men standing in the open doorway of the compartment. The lower one of the three (smoking a cigarette and wearing a white shirt) is George Dufek. Standing above him in the doorway is Dave Goldenson, and just barely visible above Dave is Paul Crosley. You may remember that while I was at the Academy, I was a member of the Lucky Bag photographic staff. As such the Navy issued to me for each of our practice cruises a post card-size Graflex camera and an almost unlimited supply of film. With the exception of teaching adults Conversational Spanish two classes per week, I am completely retired and thoroughly enjoy living with Kay here on Mercer Island."

Horace Blakeslee sent in some photos for the Golden Quiver.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-"I have been retired (at 70!) from Central Florida Community College, but expect they will use me on a part-time basis.

Meanwhile, I have volunteered to teach a small mechanical drawing class for 6-8th graders at Grace Episcopal Church Day School here in town. (I can't keep away from drawing; I'm probably the only one in our class who really enjoyed those long three-hour drawing periods we

used to have.) Alice and I are quite active in this church. She is Librarian for the Day School.

We see Harmon Bell there almost every week. He and I, and Freddie Warder are members of Congressman Bill Chappell's Oceanography Committee, and have attended a couple of interesting meetings. That's as much dabbling in politics as I want!"

We were very sad on learning of the death of Estelle Gardner. For 48 years she had been the beloved wife of Bob Gardner. Death came to her on 7 September, and she was buried in Lorraine Park Mausoleum, Baltimore, on 10 September.

Belated word has also been received of the sad death of Helen Taylor, widow of James D .

(Jimmie) Taylor III, in July 1972.

The figures in the picture of coaling ship on our Youngster Cruise are: Blakeslee, Broadbent, T o m Brown, and Caldwell.

Question: what snap job did Red Broadbent have that permitted him to stay so clean?

Muriel and George Dufek were in Annapolis for a quick visit in late September. A number of local classmates had the pleasure of seeing and talking to them at a gathering and they seem to be in very good shape. George says he has re-re-retired but he is ready to consult with anyone who will consult with him. They still reside in the Newport News, Va., area.

Jimmy Cash gave us a copy of The Alexandria Gazette for 26 September of this year and under the heading of "News of Long Ago, 25 Years Ago," is an article describing how our classmate R a l p h Sentman took command of Port No. 24, American Legion in 1948.

In a brief biography of Ralph is the fact that he is a 1925er, a point of which he and the rest of us are most proud.

Oliver N a q u i n took a few pictures at the 7 July party in Annapolis, one of which we publish herein. It is a good picture of a group of spry old-timers. Take a close look and see whom you recognize!

Over the last many months W a l t Mayer has been working on a secret project which may now be unveiled. It is a beautiful inlaid-wood plaque of the Naval Academy seal, 17" x 25". A colored photograph of it reveals the fine workmanship and the lovely contrasts in the woods, mostly natural colors, used. Walt wished the job to be kept under close secrecy until he felt it would be a success and now that it is

57 he wishes to give it to the Alumni House as a gift from the class. Bill Busik and Roy Smith at Alumni House had been cut in on the plan and Walt was encouraged by them and an Annapolis classmate who was helping Walt locally to proceed with the effort. The staff and the House Committee at Alumni House are greatly pleased to have this beautiful gift. It will be prominently displayed in the house and we will see that Walt gets due credit and thanks for a job well done. A great big thanks from the class to Walt!

Frank Timberlake, who has backed Walt Mayer in this production and encouraged him greatly, writes that Walt spent about 1,000 hours making the plaque and raves about the fine handicraft and color contrasts. Frank also says that he keeps himself busy in retired life with his golf and gardening and adds that he and Camille are in fine fetter looking forward to 1975.

On 25 September a member of the class 1925 had lunch in the Mess Hall with the 25th Company Officer and the midshipmen of that company. We met the stripers, saw the wardroom and gave them our annual check for wardroom maintenance and improvements.

Everything is great including having two great Navy footballers in the company now, Larry Van Loan and Bert Calland. This is due to a wholesale shift of firstdassmen between companies this year.

For the first time in some months Bill Marshall was at the Washington luncheon in September. Bill's job with the Bourbon Institute has normally taken him to New York on a Monday through Thursday work week, but now he says that is over and although he will still be working, Washington will now be his office as well as his home port. Others present at the luncheon were: Toon Benson, Cash, Hap Gill, Hurd, Johns, Woolsey Johnson, Leggett, Kent Loomis, Naquin, Nevins, Wally Newton, O'Keefe, Pefley, Pyne, Stryker and Tonseth.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington, VA 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W . R. Smedberg III, USN (Ret.), Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 49.7 It is with deep regret that we have to report the deaths of two more classmates, bringing to 172 the number graduating with us, who have departed this life.

Eddy W i l b u r Elliott died on September 29th, apparendy in Seatde, after a short illness. He had been active in his own contracting business for many years, having been involved in the building of the Alaskan-.-Mcan Highway, the Rocky Beach Dam near Wenatchee, and the Chief Joseph Dam at Bridgeport. He is survived by Elizabeth, of 1608 E. Republican St., Seatde, WA 98102, three daughters and three sons, and 26 grandchildren. The class extends deepest sympathy to them.

Cdr. Lewis Robinson Miller, USN (Ret.) died in Texas on 14 August. There are no details available to the CS, but the class extends sympathy to his four children.

There were only 17 at the Washington class luncheon on 24 September: Aidten, Brady, Bruton, Cavenagh, Fravel, Greenacre, Greenslade, Grenfell, Havard, Katz, Lovett, McCorkle,

McKee, Stiegfler, Strain, Sylvester and Vangeli.

Hank Fravel was just back from almost four weeks, and an operation, in NavHosp, Bethesda, and doing fine.

Gordon McLean was the first to report Eddy Elliott's passing, saying that Eddy had worked right up to the end, accomplishing a great deal. He also reported the usual "glorious summer with its scenic, pollution-free tranquility and the woods full of litde grandchildren; not so litde anymore, G. A. McL. Ill being 6'2."

At the Penn State "debacle" on 22 September, in Annapolis, Peggy and Charlie Moses gave a tailgate party in their home there, with Greenslades, Cavenaghs, Romosers, Harriet Gano and Thelma Agnew. In the stands were also spotted the Ford Taylors, Barkers, Brutons, Strains, Helen Nelson, Marge Lyman, Elizabeth Eakens and Diggs Logan.

Undoubtedly there were others because the class was split between the east and west sides, to the disappointment of those who go to the games as much to see their classmates, as to watch a certain catastrophe.

The CS neglected to mention, earlier in this column, that those at the Washington class luncheon were in favor of the weekend dates for the 50th reunion, rather than the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday suggested alternatives.

Fee Jones writes that he is still hoping to start building the new home—still in Pauma Valley, Cal.—that they expected to start over a year ago. The numerous road blocks he has encountered suggest to him that someone is trying to tell him something that he doesn't quite get.

He says he golfs twice a week and watches the trees grow.

The Shorty Nichols are still in Pompano Beach, Fla., but took some time off the golf course for a Caribbean cruise on the NIEUW AMSTERDAM last winter; said the ship was too large, almost 38,000 tons, which made use of a tender for landing necessary in three ports.

Long unheard from is Bill W h i t e who reports that he and Marietta are alive, well and still living in Carmel, Cal., where they recently received one of those surprise visits from "Them Scrymgeours"; Harper and Phyllis being on a leisurely trip north in their elaborately-equipped 'Executive' motor-home, on a no timetable-nodestination schedule. Bill was happy to note in the July-August Shipmate, in the picture of MISSOURI'S officers, his father, Chief Boatswain David White.

P D Stroop, the CS's strong right hand in the Southern California area in getting this column out each month, reports 27 present at the 28 August Southern Cal class of 1926 luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club. McGregor, Crissman and D o n Campbell drove down from the Long Beach-L.A. area, Harry Pottle having had to regret at the last minute.

The Marines had an unusual show of strength; Snedeker, Jordahl, Kaiser, and Y o u n g .

"Sock" D e W o l f e attended the luncheon for the first time, looking fine, having driven from Rancho Bernardo. Jim Grant regretted because he had to apply himself to watering his grove— either orange or avocado. There was considerable discussion about the luncheon format which was resolved by a decision to alternate between a stricdy stag luncheon and the modified one where the ladies are invited for cocktails and then have a separate luncheon. The next gathering is to be at Charlie Whiting's house on 1 December where Navy's victory over Army, this year, will be celebrated!

PD and Esther had Jewel and Charlie D u n n and Doda Taylor for dinner one night and confirmed several reports the CS has had from the Coronado-La Jolla area that Doda is bearing her great loss of Whitey, with magnificence.

Marge Lyman had a nostalgic safari in September, touching base with the Websters and Amelia Taylor, and Kate Taylor in the Bay area, lunching in Amelia's delightful, sixth floor apartment overlooking San Francisco Bay and seeing the Websters' most attractive home in Los Altos Hills, near Sunnyvale, where Hugh is playing golf again. She saw Doris and George Crissman and Grace and D o n McGregor in Long Beach and many classmates and wives in Coronado. Charlie Lyman's booklet. Exit With A Full Heart, was signed by all the classmates at the San Diego luncheon and also at the Washington one, later.

SHORT SPLICES Pete WyckoflF, out of the hospital in early September, thanks all those who sent him get-well cards during his various hospitalizations; says his four visits in one year to the Acton Hospital have sort of made him a plank owner.

A l Oakholt in Whittier, Cal., says that as a result of a ruptured artery, his doctor insists that he avoid anything that might cause emotion.

For that reason he missed the San Diego luncheon, stayed at home and acted "like a member of the geriatric set." (And that's not funny, Al! We don't have to act\\/(ZS) Ruth and A n d y Ofifutt left San Diego in early October for their winter in Fort Lauderdale, expecting to return in May, 1974.

The class has received a letter from this year's 1926 Honor Scholar, Plebe Michael J. Smith, most appreciative of his opportunity to be at the Academy through the contributions of the Naval Academy Foundation.

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. W m . D . Irvin, USN (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 53.0 It's Homecoming time and the weather has been beautiful. Big crowds and lots of fun.

Charlie T o o k e fills us in on Annapolis news: Phil Ross retired from the Public Service Commission, State of Maryland, on 1 July. He and Helen celebrated by cruising in August and September to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia and Denmark in the newly completed VISTAFJORD.

Ruth Tarrant and Brooke Schumm are engaged to be married in early December.

Ellen and Herb Eckberg traveled in Portugal and Spain with a trip to Tangiers in September.

Joe Maher and son, John, have set up Maher Distributors, Inc., in Frederick, Md. to handle the Schlitz wholesale distributorship in that area. John is Pres. of the new corporation and Joe is V.P. Both are working long hours to get the new firm off to a good start.

Ruth and Bev Bristor returned in September from a four-week guided tour to Helsinki, Leningrad, Moscow, Warsaw, Budapest, Belgrade, Dubrovnic, Vienna, Berlin and London. They report the trip to have been most interesting and delightful.

58 Sally Robinson (widow of Alvin) wrote to thank us for her Shipmate subscription and told us that she is now a travel agent with the United Travelers Service, 51 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004. She says that she has several clients in Washington and Baltimore and that all it takes is a letter telling what one desires, the tickets will follow in short order—or if one is planning a special trip, she can plan an itinerary and make suggestions.

Three months ago I wrote that Oscar D o d s o n claimed to be the last or pretty close to the last of our class to be gainfully employed. I should have been more careful. In no rime I began to get claims and counterclaims from various quarters.

First, Mike Honsinger wrote, "1 am still active with Todd Shipyards Corporation, where I started on the 1st of August 1964 and will continue to be active as least through the end of this calendar year. As you know, with the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, there has been a great flurry of activities among American shipyards and I have been involved in the Todd effort up to my eyeballs.

With seven yards, four of which are involved in shipbuilding, there has been much activity in every size ship, from the small to our largest American design, our 380,000-ton VLCC, for which we hope contracts will be forthcoming soon and which we will build in our new Galveston yard. I have tried to slow down in the past couple of years by getting rid of many outside activities in which I have become involved, but there is no real slowdown yet in my principal job."

And then Gill R i c h a r d s o n jumped in the fray by writing the following open letter, "Dear Oscar: You are not the last but are pretty close to the last of our classmates still gainfully employed. Next month 1 will have been associated with the Thos. Cook & Son, World Travel agency for one year as Special Representative in their San Diego office. I have no idea when I will retire, but it won't be for a long time. The company has invited Patsy and me to host a tour around South America for a crowd of Rotarians. First, I gotta learn how to pronounce Tequendama Falls, let alone spell it!

"And how about Ole Sharp, still employed by Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical and by San Diego Gas & Electric; Larry Freeman with the Rand Corporation and George Knuepfer in the business which he owns? There's just something about this Southern California salubrious climate. . . . Best wishes. Gill."

Gill goes on to say: "Your mention that the Zondaracks had moved to some place in Southern California called Mira Mesa prompted me to check them out in the local San Diego County phone book. Sure enough, there they were. . . . Capt. C. J. Zondarak, USN (Ret.), 8931 Taurus Place, Mira Mesa, CA 92126 . . . 271-8472. I hope tiiey will quickly join our active San Diego group of 1927ers. Thanks for the tip which your column gave me."

If there are any challengers of Dodson, just drop in your notes.

The Annapolis/Washington group of '27 held their first stag luncheon of the year on Thursday, 27 September 1973 at the COM, Bethesda, Md., with 28 classmates in attendance. Randy Smith, who recently moved from Tenn. to Williamsburg, Va., was the member who traveled the greatest distance. Fitzwilliam from Newark, Del., and Bruner from Gettysburg, Pa., were also present. The rest in attendance were: Brodie, Habecker, Mitchell, Fitzgerald, Steiner, King, Giambattista, Herron, Berry, Shook, Donaho, Neblett, Clark,

Hunter, Caswell, Van Mater, Phillips, Fairlamb, Leahy, Tooke, Sullivan, Hubbard, Barnes, Henry and Ivin. Our next luncheon will be Coed at the COM, Bethesda, on Friday, 16 November, 1973.

Pete Ferrall writes from Seatde: "At our monthly Alumni meeting we had as our guest speaker, Capt. Tissot, CO of USS ENTERPRISE, CVAN 65.

"During the business meeting, our classmate, Ted Fauntz, reminded the president that again the class of 1927 had more in attendance than any other class—Fauntz, Ferrall, Graybill, Horney and Walker.

"Capt. Tissot opened his remarks with the observation that 1927 was a very important year in his life as it was the year in which he was born!

You're only as old as you feel!!"

Mitch Matthews is grinding on the same axe I have been honing for a long time. His note to me recently said ". . . as for Shipmate I am a life member of the Association and I wish I knew how to get some of our classmates to become annual subscribers. On the other hand, if they are not interested, why the hell should we care? We have several classmates who live in Washington who do not attend either luncheons or the reunions. I consider them dropouts and have no time for them.

"For what it is worth, in January we bought another house (69 Parkside Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540) and sold the first one we ever owned— one in which we had lived for fifteen years, the longest we have ever lived in one place since our marriage in 1931. Kay and Frank Virden were our first classmate guests. It isn't everyone in our class that knows Kay and my Jean were classmates '31, atWellesley. They were with us early in June during their annual pilgrimage north from Hattiesburg, Miss. Frank and I had been shipmates in the ARKANSAS and at PG School so we had several yarns to spin while the girls were exchanging a few of their own. The move from our abode to the new one took a lot out of us even tho' our sons, Dudley (USNA '55) and Edward (USMA '58), and their ladies helped out, so we thought a Caribbean cruise would be in order.

Wc booked on one of our favorite ships (SS ROTTERDAM) for a cruise to Nassau and return. We were in Nassau the weekend the Bahamas became independent so we saw many parades and the Prince of Wales. . . . " Our president, T o m Hamilton, had made plans to be in Annapolis for Homecoming and the USNA Foundation Fall Meeting but he was forced to change his plans because of a conflict in arrangements at Berkeley. He said that the San Diego group had had 48 atten<lees at their class luncheon at North Island on 25 September. T e x A n d e r s and Clarence Coffin took over as pres. and v.p. and everyone had a fine time. Theresa and Zondo Zondarak showed up so Norfolk's loss is San Diego's gain.

Eleanor and Ray Mitchell are taking their guests to Jacksonville for the Navy-Georgia Tech game—the Ralph H. Stowells. Capt. Stowell, DC, USN, now on duty at Orlando, Fla., is probably the oldest captain on active duty in the Navy.

Heinie Armstrong reports from San Francisco the following: "The Northern Clan of California, 1927 held a very successful dinner at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Saturday, 15 September 1973. Thirty-three members, wives and dates assembled and included the following: Peg Winters, Marshall Smith and date, Virginia, Helen and Jim McKinstry, Gwendolyn and Al Mayfield, Hclene and Gene Lugibihl, Lilian and Hank Henry, Ella and Coach Gullett, Rosie and Frenchie Goyette,

Edie and Bob Ford, Helen and Howie Dyson, Marian and Harry Day, Phyllis and Luce Chappell (all the way from Carmel), Arnie Cassady, Rosie Boyd, Nina and Ernie Blake, Lorene and Charlie Beasley. Betty and Heinie Armstrong (Clan Chief), and surprise—Isabel and Howie Adams (currendy and temporarily residing in SF, but up from Palm Springs).

Clan Chief, Heinie, briefed the gang on communications from those not attending and happily reported that the money bags are sufficiently loaded for possible needs. Our membership appears to be remaining at the same level, which is most healthy news for a young class like '27. Pat Patterson called in to report that Ree had just undergone another operation on her left colon—and is now out of intensive care and due to go home in about a week. Bill Irvin again called in with quite a bit of class news. His news about the giving of Shipmate subscriptions to the widows who have not been receiving it brought out a hearty applause. Gill Richardson sent in some nice news on the Southern California Clan, adding that he is up to his ears in the travel business.

Betty and Heinie Armstrong visited Emmie and T o m Hamilton at their spread at Silverado. 'Tis quite a place—scenery, people, golf, etc. Karin Eckelmeyer, in the absence of Ed, sent in a newsy letter, in which she reported that Ed was in the East visiting their son and having a tough time with "space available." Carolyn and Marty L a w r e n c e could not attend—business.

The usual Town Hall session proved to be most interesting and enlightening. Peg Winters is doing spots on local TV channel 6, reading her original poems, on the program "From Suburbia With Love." Peg took time to read fortunes, collecting cash which she donated to the Class Scholarship Fund. The Chappells reported that they took a tour thru Georgia and South Carolina where they saw the Burlingames and the Doc Edwards. Very resplendent Charlie Beasley (mulberry-hued trousers with double knit coat to match) stated that he has no intent of retiring (Oscar Dodson —are you listening?). Son Charlie, Jr., is skipper of USS PERRY (DE-1073), a 4100-tonner. Son # 2 is holding down position # 3 in the Bank of America in Hong Kong.

Rosie Boyd has been making several US trips.

Currendy he is enjoying golf with Ernie Blake and Count DeKay. Unfortunately, the latter is most unhappy with a bad case of the shingles and he's miserable. Tiny had the distinction of winning the Women's Presidio Golf Club Meet, with 11 strokes better than her nearest competitor. (As she states, proudly, she is the first woman over 60 to win the meet.) Congratulations!

Nina Blake is back in school! This time she is taking TV Acting and Technicology at SF State.

Ernie says something about going on a pro golf tour(?). Edie and Bob Ford plan on taking things easy, but they do plan on a trip in their VW camper to distant places.

Helen and Jim McKinstry had a visit from granddaughters Elizabeth and Mary, from Colorado. Carol and son, John, have just presented them with a third granddaughter, Bridget-Ann. During the month of August, they toured N. Cal. antl Oregon where they searched for agates and driftwood and paused to enjoy that good chinook salmon. The fog about Astoria brought back memories of the ARKANSAS and Middle Cruise # 2 .

Rosie and Frenchie G o y e t t e admitted that they are making frequent trips to Las Vegas, but she is not enjoying her usual luck.

We finally found out where Coach Gullett

59 came by that nickname. It all started when Russ Ihrig (remember him?) instructed Coach to submit a plan for a company bowling team. Middle Gullett signed the paper with the word "Coach" and thereafter was elevated to that position. Betty and Heinie reported that their home had again been robbed and that they have taken steps to provide even better alarms. Also, they report a new granddaughter. Ginger Leigh. Between the two grandparents, this makes 39.

It was really wonderful to see Isabel and H o w i e Adams again. Both appear to be in excellent healdi. Son Robert '70 is attached to the USS LEWIS & CLARK. The Adams are planning on an

Adantic cruise next spring. They are leaving here shortly for the north, then back to their Palm Spring home.

As a result of poor sailings, Lilian and Hank Henry have postponed their Med cruise. Hank teaches two supervisory courses at Columbia Junior College, on into 1974. On the contention, "If you can't lick 'em, join 'em," he is running for office for the local Twain Harte Board of Supervisors.

Our next meeting will probably be a middle of the week coed luncheon—news of it later.

We mailed out subscriptions to 78 of our widows who had not been receiving Shipmate.

Regrettably, eight have been sent back to us with poor or no address. Please help us find them— the address we used in each case was a recent one: Mrs. A. R. Montgomery, Carmel Highlands, Cal.; Mrs. J. A. Corwin, Bucks County, Pa.; Mrs. N. W. Lowrie, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. F. W. Hesser, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Wm. Loveland, San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. A. S. Born, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. J. L. DeTar, Pordand, Or.; Mrs. H. Scott, Columbia, S.C.; and Mrs. J. W. Murphy. If you can give us a clue, please send it to me. We are ever so anxious to contact them.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ross J. Rathbun, LCdr., USNR (Ret.), on 7 September at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He died suddenly of a heart attack. We extend to his widow our deep sympathy.

Notice to out-of-towners: Commencing 5 December the regular monthly luncheon will be held at 1200 the first Wednesday of the month instead of the second Wednesday. Location remains the Officers' Club NMC Bethesda.

28 Pres., VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.) Eastern Corr., Capt. Albert O. M o m m , USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Western Corr.: RAdm. W . A . Cockell, USN (Ret.), 3222 Browning St. San Diego, CA 92106 Percent Members: 58.2 Your president and our vice president, secretary/ treasurer-elect, have collaborated on this effort pending A l Momm's move from Falmouth, Mass., to Annapolis. By the time you read this, Al should be well established in Crabtown and his class secretarial chores firmly in hand.

We both agreed that Petey Anderson's effort in the September issue of Shipmate was about the finest we have seen, and a fitting tribute and memorial to a great litde guy. Al will have some big shoes to fill, which he will do in his own inimitable style.

Limey Cockell, our WC Correspondent, writes of interesting activities of the Biggest Litde Class in the San Diego area:

"This is the time of year when George King visits southern California, and thanks to his fine efforts the S/C group of the BLC had their semiannual get-together yesterday at the 32nd St. Officers' Club (The Naval Station COM), and established a new record with 26 present, which is close to 100% of those in the area. Those present: Bill Alderman, Steve and Adelaide Ambruster, yours truly and Alice, Frank and Helen Croft, Norm Garton and his recent bride, Marianne, George Huff and guest. Bill and Julie Jacobsen, Francois and Eleanor Jordan, Spud and Bee Monahan, George and Georgina King, Bill and Barbara Schoech, T. A. and Lib Smith, Betty (Underbill) Hampton, Al and Lee Walden.

"Everyone appeared in fine shape. 'Smitty' said that while touring back East in June, he and Lib defeated John and Jess Scott, the reputed East Coast BLC bridge champs, so now they claim the US championship! Norm Garton also said that he contests the 'First Great-Grandfather' title (which apparently appeared in Shipmate a few months ago, and which I can not now recall) as he became a GGF in October 1970."

(Ed. Note: It is up to Reggie Reynolds and Norm to tvork this out. Will the winner give us the word, please.)

We missed Irene and Lester Sands at the 45th; they had planned on participating, but Lester was apparently diverted by an assignment in Alaska. After 26 years with the University of California, Les has retired, and is Professor of Education, Emeritus. In the past 6 years he has been doing a great deal of consulting work in education in Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and in San Jose, Costa Rica; visiting university professors in 25 countries on a 1968 World Tour, and in 8 Communist countries of Europe in 1971. Lester says he is busy writing books and trying to publish them.

Vince Treanor has come up with a splendid idea to expand the production of '28's popular, copyrighted, "Old Tales Retold," to include all NA classes. This new book of anecdotes would be based on the experiences of any NA alumnus while in the Academy, at sea, or at any time during his career. All monies received from the sale of the book, exclusive of printing and mailing costs, will be donated by the Class of 1928 to the Alumni Fund.

Vince will be assisted in his endeavors by a couple of other indefatigablcs, Ed Dexter and A l M o m m . With the above in mind, all class and chapter correspondents will be notified requesting di.s.semination of the information to their classmates. A notice will be published in Shipmate relating to the project.

All anecdotes should be sent to Vincent Treanor, 85 Osgood St., Andover, MA 01810, and be typewritten, if possible.

Ed Dexter blew into town in mid-September and reported that he was attending a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee before which his lovely and talented friend, Betty Berry, was to testify. Betty is very active in social work involving unfortunate children. Ed, in the meantime, before the hearings, was taking out his other girl —his 100-year-old mother—for a day on the town. They did the Jefferson Memorial (from top to bottom), which they had never done before, went shopping, and had lunch together. Ed frankly admits that he has difficulty keeping up with this lady!

Our pres., Harry Sears, reports that on 28 September he resigned his position as chairman of the board of Government Services Savings and

Wherever it gathers, it is still the "Biggest Little Class." '28 luncheon at O'Club, San Diego on 13 August

Loan, Inc. He was immediately elected chairman emeritus and will retain his seat on the board.

He helped form GSSL in 1960 and was its first and only chairman. In a humorous vein, he further reports that in the next two days following his resignation, stock in the company rose 3/4 points!

"Which all goes to prove," he quipped, "you can't keep a good thing down!"

It is with much regret that we announce the death of Cdr. Alfred M. "Ike" Aichel on 3 September in Jacksonville, Fla., and his wife, Evelyn, who predeceased him three weeks earlier.

Our deepest sympathy goes to their daughter, Mrs. John C. Williams, and other relatives of the couple.

Our wonderful widows are now in the act in furtherance of our '28 Memorial Honor Scholarship Fund—goal of $20,000. Thanks to their donations we are almost at the $18,000 mark.

First two donors: Cynthia (Banister) Raymont and Helen (Lovelace) Cherbonnier.

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Pres., RAdm. Gus Johansen, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041 West Coast Sec'y, RAdm. T. W . Davison, USN (Ret.) 520 Crestwood Dr. Paradise, CA 95969 Percent Members: 52.0 The 45th Muster Notes should go to press two weeks after you read this. If you haven't sent in your informal 200-300 word tale of what you've done in the last five short years, dash off a few words, explicit or otherwise, to Ye '29 Sec'y, with 20 bucks and your family foto. You will receive in March your copy of Muster Notes with the full dope on all your surviving classmates, an updated freeloader chart of '29 anchorages, and directions to the Reunion '74. Don't disappoint your friends with a blank page. Hurry!

The Muster Notes reporter is uncovering buried treasure. Dick Stewart has surfaced at 533 Robin Lane, Marietta, Ga. Read your MN and learn how he has turned a hobby into a retirement gold mine. Mildred and Art Stiles look ten years younger than when they retired a few months back. Spud Marcy is building a cabin up the creek. Spud, is Elk Creek Road anywhere near

60 Bill Colemen's Oregon hideaway? Pete Anderson has lengthened his cabin (cruiser) to seventy feet. For Reunion, Heah Come de Judge, Otto Luckenback, recently wigged. We have a tracer on Ray Keyes; Bill Galbraith is trailing.

Charlton Rogers' new address is 2547 St. Giles Road, St. Louis, Missouri, definitely not in a marina. Dickie Dickinson's "permanent" address is Box 350 Rt. 1, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, from whence he sends 25 bucks "for this year's dues!" Eleanor Griffin, Eddie Burke's sister, is private secretary for the composition of Muster Notes!

"Since returning to San Diego, I've checked with Wotton and Armbrust, who have no news on Sam Denham; this encourages us to hope that Sam's reasons for entering Oak Knoll were less serious than first reported.

"Here is a photo showing the chick I've been chasing around with all summer, our new wagon with personalized license plate, which latter the State of California makes available at a slight extra charge (the new colors on California plates fortuitously are blue and gold). I thought the advertising would be wholesome and harmless, but Sacramento has not reported any rush of applications from other classes." s/Bill D. Ed Note: Column will he brief during the months of composition of Muster Notes, which must he in your hands before 45th Reunion, 24-26 May. How else will you recognize your first wife? Plan Ahead!

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Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y., RAdm. M. H . Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 52.4 Marie Darnell finds her car

The above foto and the following letter from Bill Darnell would have been timely if published just a year ago. It reappeared in your Sec'y's "October File." Since retiring, your Sec'y has used neither a watch nor a calendar, finding it conducive to a carefree life. The letter is so informative that, with apologies, we print it a year late: "In May and June, Marie and I sailed a closed course that took us to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Idaho. We tried with a mixture of success and failure, to find longtime-no-.see '29ers along the route.

"At Albuquerque, Meeker's telephone was temporarily out of .service. At Bolivar, Missouri, it did not take long to learn that Jake Atwood no longer lives there (hasn't, some said, for a decade), but after chasing clues that took us from service station to postoffice to local radio station, another service station and a church, the clergyman said a certain lady had heard from the Atwoods within recent years, but she was in a hospital at Springfield, which we had left behind us a few hours earlier.

"So, it's not a simple business, but am glad we did not forfeit when all seemed hopeless. I did write to the hospitalized lady, obtained Jake's address, and have had a most cordial reply from him. He is one of the old boys from Hall's War College (pre-Crabtown) and his corrected address is Route 1, Box 268, Trevor, WI 53179.

"In Kansas City we visited briefly with Jack Clarke and wife Zelpha. Jack was my plebe summer roommate, an old salt with two years in the Navy (bow hook on No. 2 motor sailer, USS OKLAHOMA), had attended west coast academy prep class. He is in good health, retired for some years from the railway mail .service, lives at 304 East Sweeney, Kansas City, MO 64114. 1 wanted to locate some spoor of Kenny Garrett in Salt Lake City, but missed that because of a modified route chosen by the navigator. Had intended at Fallon, Nevada, to pay respects to some member of the Van Voorhis family, but the name is not listed in local directory.

Jack Moreno writes from Coronado: "Can readily understand your thirst for news for the Shipmate column. Offhand, I can't think of much. O. D . T. Lynch (Blackie) has joined the ranks of the permanendy retired, he having retired from teaching in the San Diego school system, as of June. Me? I still have a year to go. Was shocked to learn of Petey Anderson's '29 death. I saw him last year in Arlington, Va. A letter from Bob Maynard's sister, Bessie Henry, expresses her sincere appreciation and thanks to the class for our contribution to the Heart Association in memory of Bob. Kate and Dick Herms have been busy, as recounted by Kate. She writes: "Dick and I have had a good year which included celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, having a magnificent trip to Africa followed by a glorious.

rainless week in London and a far from rainless stay on Nantucket early in the summer.

Africa was all we hoped for and more. We had about three weeks in South Africa, Zululand, Swaziland and Rhodesia, two weeks on safari in Kenya and Tanzania and then a few days at the seashore below Mombasa to relax before going on to London. We saw Bobbie Shaffer in Nairobi who was most hospitable. It is not a nice time to be living there with the future for whites so uncertain."

Increasing "seniority" amongst the members of the class has apparently not slowed down their wanderlust. Brownie and Sparky Woodruff plan to spend the winter in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Sandy and N i c k Heyward were in Washington for a few days recently visiting their son Mickey and family. They are hitching up their trailer 1 Dec. and will set up housekeeping in Chapala, Mexico for several months. Jan and Emmet O'Beirne have rented an apartment in Coronado for the winter, we hear.

Marian and Brick Blackburn detoured through England on their way back from Maine to their home in Hilton Head, S.C. Ev and T e d Stevens visited Elly and Herb Andrews at their summer home in York Harbor, Maine in the early fallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;golf for the boys, sightseeing and shopping for the girls. Tibbie and Jack Dorsey were in Washington, D . C , early in September for the wedding of Jack's granddaughter Deborah Lee Thompson to Mr. Thomas Lynwood Hawkins. Anne and Eddie Wagner have been touring around the mid-Atlantic area. During their visit to Capon Springs they ran into Nancy and Eph Holmes. Helen and T i m Dorner took a short trip to England, Spain and Portugal in September. In Madrid they had a get-together with Helen and Mike Sanchez and Elena and Joe Ruddy. After living in Madrid for 13 years, Helen and Mike are contemplating a move to Cadiz. Elena and Joe's apartment overlooks the beautiful new soccer field, so they have good viewing from their balcony. Mike looks fit and says he feels fine after his surgery this past May. In June the Dorners were overnight guests of Jane and Dick Cass at

Remember the Amalfi Drive on first class cruise? '30 was thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least a select portion was

61 "The Cass Farms" just outside Sumner, Iowa.

Kitty and Chick Lawver had been invited but had to leave on a trip to Newport. Tim has talked Helen into spending the winter in Mexico which will be their third winter in the land of Manana.

Bettie and Red Sharp have sold their lovely home in Virginia and have moved to 1609 Flamingo Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33570.

I ran into Chick Hayward the other day, as he was leaving the Army and Navy Club.

Chick was off to one of his several foreign offices. He looked fine but said he had lost the sight of one eye. He also said he was considering retiring and mentioned the Virginia and Maryland suburbs.

The Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association luncheon was held at the Army and Navy town club on 19 September. Red Ailes, Chief Masterson, Buff Simons and Glen Williams were there.

Those who like to read about what members of the class are doing these days will be interested in an article in the October 1 issue of the Journal of Commerce written by Eph Holmes. Eph is Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority, and the title of his article is "3-Million-Ton Year Sighted for Va. Port."

Several classmates have been unable to identify the "Two well known '30 characters" portrayed in the '30 column of Shipmate for September, 1973. Who else but the notorious Blackburn (on the starboard hand) and Simons, the gadflies of the D.O.'s.

Chief Masterson retired on 1 October from his Navy Relief job and hopes to get in a lot of golf now.

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Pres., RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20851 Percent Members: 58.5 Dear Thirty-oners: 1 have a good report of Pacific Northwest classmate activity from Dick A n d r e w s which is quoted below. Ed M a c D o n a l d covered the same events and I'm greatly obliged to him. Dick gave us more detail so I've used his letter.

"In late August Fanny and I spent two days on the Upqua River in Oregon fishing for steelhead.

Our luck was phenomenal—Fanny caught three large steelhead, one weighed 12 plus pounds and was 3 1 " long, another 11 pounds and another around seven. I caught four, the largest being 3114"" long and weighing 11 pounds.

On our way up to the Upqua (out of Roseburg) we stopped for lunch in Ashland where we had cocktails with Lou and Mike Myers, then lunch with Joyce and Bob King. Scotty (E. A.) McDonald was with us for both cocktails and lunch. Scotty was a bachelor at the moment as his wife, Jesse Belle, was in Vancouver.

All classmates and wives present were in the best of health and spirits. On our way north from Ashland we were escorted by Scotty who had us stop and view his acreage just out of Medford.

There he grows his own vegetables and fruit and even makes his own sour dough bread.

I believe that Mac is the Vice-President of the Medford Organic Society. If 1 am wrong Scotty will correct me. From Medford we proceeded to the MacKenzie River some 100 miles north where wc fished for three days. Again

lady luck shone on us; we limited (ten fish a day per person) for all three days, the last day being a "stinker" as it rained solidly all day.

It took us just two hours and a half to get our limit and get off the river. New Subject: I have been a member of both the San Francisco and Peninsula U.S.N.A. Alumni Associations since graduation with a very lousy record for attendance. From Shipmate I have frequendy failed to see any mention of '31 attending the San Francisco Alumni meetings. So, on the 1st Wednesday of this month 1 appeared at T.I. to see what 1 could see and hear. Lo, and Behold!

On the scene there arrived one by one, Lou Bellis, Jack White, Ronald K. Smith, Ed Moring, John Mathews ('31 now '32) and yours truly Dick Andrews. We all sat together for dinner and had quite a confab all making promises that we would attend next month's meeting. Unfortunately I will be amongst those missing, for Fanny and I again go to Oregon—this time for a four day float trip down the Rogue while we fish for steelhead again.

"Our very best to Vera and you. Give us warning if you come this way. Dick."

Helen and Bill Leverton want their Christmas card correspondents and Florida bound friends to know that they will be in Florida in their new golf villa (?) (it's really a garden apartment) during the winter. It's on Rte. 441 just north of Orlando and Winter Park. Errol Estate, Box 1208, Apopka, FL 32703.

The Levertons recendy spent a great week at the Homestead where they participated in a Southern Seniors Tournament—golf, 1 suppose, although it could have been acey-ducey.

Red Childs has responded to my request for information about classmates who are still employed as follows: "I am an engineering superintendent at the Chambers Works here in southern New Jersey. I will retire 1 Jan. 1975.

My plans are to travel and see more of the good old USA. Daughter, Amelia, made Peggy and me grandparents for the first time on 26 May when she had a baby boy. He will make a good Navy football player."

And while we are thinking about the 45th reunion let me tell you that we will be headquartered again at the Hilton Hotel. We have engaged a big block of rooms, but it's too early to start reserving. The Hotel won't take your request yet. I will let you know via Shipmate when the time comes. The dates will be 18, 19 and 20 May 1976, that's 1976, you know.

Below are Peggy Booth and Helen Leverton seated and T o m m y Booth, Bill Leverton, Ruth Betts and Sherry Betts all gathered at Whispering Pines and smiling because they have just read Alcorn Beckman's last letter, I think, don't you?

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32 Pres., VAdm. L. M. Mustin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. F. O . Foley, USN (Ret.) 77 Shipwright St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 50.5 HERE AND THERE WITH '32 It is our sad duty to report the death of George W . Kehl who died in Portsmouth on 23 September after a short illness. George spent most of his time in submarines, serving at the Portsmouth Naval Base prior to retirement.

He taught mathematics at Portsmouth Senior High School for eight years. He is survived by three sons, two daughters and ten grandchildren.

The election for new class officers is over.

The ballots were counted honestly and the following classmates are your new leaders: President, Lloyd Mustin; Secretary, Francis Foley; Treasurer, Harris Lockwood and Washington Council—Dimi Dimitrijevic, Chairman and Class Vice President, Al Shinn, Vice Chairman, Al Slayden, Barry Atkins, and Gus Wellings.

Rosamond Lewis (Jack's widow) has moved back to Washington. Her address is 4201 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016.

N e m o H o w e reports with pride that his son, Fred, Jr. (Cdr. USN, '57), has taken command of USS CooNTZ (DLG-9).

W a l l y Coleman reports that he and Jean and Virginia and A l Parker had a very pleasant reunion on the SS VOLENDAM on a Mediterranean cruise during September. They toured the Western Mediterranean. Wally and Jean met the Sosnoskis in Stresa, Italy and had a fine afternoon with Polly, Ski, and their twin daughters, Suzi and Sharon. Wally reports that many toasts to the class of '32 were made during the cruise and many new friends were made.

Wally and Jean are back in Tequesta, Fla., and the Parkers are back home in Fairfax, Va. after their pleasant "reunion by luck."

Red Stoner showed up at the October meeting of the Washington Chapter. He and Helen decided that they should take their first sight of Autumn since 1957, so they flew to Boston from their home in California and then drove throughout New England. Red's report of his route was a little vague until he started talking about the nine different golf courses that they played during the trip.

The following letter from Modoc Sunderland is included as written (no editor would touch it): "Sunderland's Sail to England. MISSION: 1, to get boat out of yard after 8 years, and 2, to visit son Bruce now Lt. Cmdr. USN stationed in London.

"17 June 1973 launched boat for first time; 18 June took shakedown cruise of 3.6 miles; 19 June sailed via Cape May, Azores and Ireland for Lymington, England, where boat up for sale.

"Total time 59 days including stops, a slow passage due to calms, head winds and the exingencies of the service. Lots of watches (1 in 4) steering the boat or fiddling with things to make it steer itself, considerable reefing and hoisting as the winds waxed and waned, we shared the cooking that became a bit of a chore in bumpy weather, had plenty of food, and ample water at half a gallon per man day (NO hot baths, or any other kind for that matter!). Also lots of sleep, swimming in 5 miledeep water in the calms, navigation refresher training, lots of reading, again proved self best

62 Any information on artifacts or items appropriate for the Museum should be forwarded to Eddie Fredericks, 5844 Malvern Court, San Diego, CA 92120.

The Washington/Annapolis contingent kicked off the autumn lunch season on 11 September at the Army-Navy Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 attendees: Barnum (Eastern V.P.), Blick, Cobb, Dawson, Charlie Duncan, Turner Duncan, Erck, King, Lacey, Lane, Loughlin, MacDonald, Mayberry, McMullen, George Miller, Mott, Ogden, Shifley, Strean, Sublette, and Travis. Elliott Loughlin advised us that the class lacked $1,350.00 of the goal of 120,000 for a USNA Foundation scholarship.

Smoke Strean passed the hat among those assembled and the deficiency was forthwith subscribed; thus '33 became the sixth class to have a fully funded scholarship. A few days after that event, TayPay O'Connell writing from Jay Six Ranch says he sold some more of his Arizona real estate and included a generous check for Elliott; TayPay has started the class off on its second scholarship.

"Tate" Simpson relaxes in his office with the symbols he knows so wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the globe, and hats of ship captains from around the world

cribbage player of world, etc. Louise was a bit nervous at first but in end all healthy, trimmed down, fit, happy and rested.

"No great problems, boat went well. Strong gale off Ireland, anemometer blew away at 50 knots, waves huge from our 5 foot height, blew us 100 miles at sea, took us 2 days to beat back to a fishing refuge. English Channel with strong currents, races, fog and heavy shipping, is not for the faint of heart.

"Azores quaint and interesting, Ireland charming, England pleasant and hospitable. Bruce and family in fine fettle.

"MISSION ACCOMPLISHEDW" "Do it again? Well, maybe if boat doesn't sell, will go get it."

A note from Adm. William Buracker '17 reports that Robert T . ( T a t e ) Simpson has retired from General Electric's Marine Turbine and Gear Products Department in Lynn, Massachusetts after twenty years with the Company. During a dinner meeting Tate received a number of sea captains caps from his friends who used them to describe various overseas visits made by the guest of honor. He was given a radialarm saw so that he can keep busy during his second retirement. Tate was Manager of Product Planning, Market Research and Administration.

33 Pres., VAdm. B. M. Strean, USN (Ret.) 5038 North 30th St., Ariington, VA 22207 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. D . R. McMullen, USN (Ret.) 8828 Burning Tree Rd., Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 56.7 First we'll take up Eddie Fredericks' news from San Diego. Again it was twelve for Second Friday Class Lunch at the Admiral Kidd " O " Club: Felling, Monroe, Coye, Heinz, Ed Miller, Bird, Gamon, Price, Bruning, Rumble, Fredericks and Glover Ferguson. Mary Louise and Glover Ferguson are now in San Diego to stay, 839 Adella Ave., Coronado, CA 92118.

Joe Williams has been relieved as Com 11 and he and Madeleine have retired to La Fremontia, Box 373, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Jack Coye was hospitalized briefly with his ulcer and there was some real excitement around the Riddells' when a circular saw got out of control and sliced up Bob's leg (my reliable informant says no permanent damage). Hank Rumble participated in the "55 and over cla.ss," La Jolla rough water mile swim; Hank didn't win, but he wasn't last either.

Hank Rumble and Eddie Fredericks have been working on a new Memorial Navy Museum in San Diego; the theme: "The Navy and the development of the Pacific Ocean Areas with special emphasis on the Navy in San Diego Area." Some very fine artifacts have been acquired including a series of naval paintings

by Arthur Beaumont and some personal items of Admiral Mitscher and Vice Admiral Baker.

Charlie Duncan's new retirement address, as of mid-October, is a Loudon County (Va.) farmhouse; 1 asked Charlie if he planned to do anything constructive about the food shortage and his "NO WAY!!!!" left no room for further discussion. Anyway, if you are interested in finding out what Charlie is doing on a farm call at or write to: Route 1, Box 160, Waterford, VA 22190.

I have had a couple of letters from Ross Linson in the San Francisco Bay area. He was mostly advertising the Class 40th in San Francisco which by the time you read this will be history.

Frankly, I hope everyone out there had a great time and that Ross will give me the particulars. I also hope he doesn't lose my address and keeps me informed of Bay area happenings of interest to '33ers. Charlie Robertson came in with a brief note regretting that he could not join us last spring at our 40th and ordered a copy of the class picture taken at that event. He made some sort of a remark about identifying some of the other "old fuds."

In an earlier issue of Shipmate this column carried an erroneous address for Carolyn (Bug) Shelby (Ed Shelby's widow); the correct address is: 2840 N. Ocean Boulevard, Apt. 601, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.

As all who attended the 40th at Annapolis know, the Memorial Service in the Naval Academy Chapel was conducted by Larney Blatchford. Last week in a letter to us he says he has had many inquiries from classmates for a copy of the prayer he recited in the service, so, believing that there is a broad interest in it he has reconstructed the prayer from memory and submitted it for inclusion in the column.

PRAYER DELIVERED BY LARNEY BLATCHFORD AT 40th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE, MAY 1973 "Heavenly Father, we give thee hearty thanks that it hath pleased thee to bless, so richly, this Naval Academy Class of 1933.

"We thank thee that from the depths of a world wide depression, from disappointment, and from heartache, thou didst raise up such a unique group of disciplined men and women.

"We thank thee for the memory of those classmates, and wives of classmates, whom we memorialize this day and who are now in thy

63 nearer presence. May light perpetual shine upon them.

"We thank thee. Father, for thy peace and for thy guidance of these men and women through their lives of service to that last full measure of devotion. We claim for them, in the name of Jesus, the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

"And, Father, we beseech thy richest blessing upon the widows, and widowers and the families in their several situations. May they pass their days in peace and gratitude, secure in the knowledge that what thou givest thou takest not away and what is thine is ours also if we are thine; that life is eternal and love is immortal; that death is only an horizon; and the horizon but the limit of our vision.

"And, Father, we pray for ourselves this day.

Reach out now, we pray thee in the name of Jesus, and touch those among us who are in any way afflicted in spirit, soul, or body. Thou knowest who they are and their every need.

Heal and strengthen them by thy power, thy mercy and thy loving kindness. Grant unto them.

Lord, according to thy word, beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may rise up on eagles' wings with new life, new faith and new hope.

"And finally we ask for a vision for today and for the years that lie ahead. Make us bold to claim that, by thy grace, these years may be years of growth and not of decline. Lift us up that we may see further; cleanse our eyes that we may see more clearly; sharpen our hearing that we may hear the gende and lifegiving voice of your holy spirit. Keep us faithful to the trust of those who have gone before.

Empower us by the light of thy holy spirit, to run with joy and confidence, with boldness and patience, the course that is set before us.

Keep us ever mindful of our calling to serve thee with love and obedience. And grant that we may, with thee and thy faithful servants everywhere, win the final victory and hear those blessed words, 'Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord.'

"All these things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Savior and Lord who lived, died and rose again from the dead, that all people might be partakers of the unsearchable riches of God. All praise and honor, glory, dominion, and power unto Him, now and forever. Alleluia, Alleluia, and Alleluia. . . . Amen!"

Larney claims no pride of authorship in the foregoing ("Those words were from the Lord and are not my property"); his only stipulation is that if copied or quoted, it be given in full.

34 Pres., Capt. H. D. Fuller, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 Percent Members: 57.0 BRADBARD-PATRICK Miss Susan Clark Bradbard, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Bradbard, 830 Grandview Blvd., Lancaster, Pa., and the late LCdr. Bradbard, USN (Ret.), became the bride of Peter deValangin Patrick '70, Lt(jg) USN, son of Col. John F. deValangin Patrick, USA (Ret.) and Mrs.

Patrick, Stuttgart, West Germany, on Saturday, 8 September.

Address change for Maria and J o h n W i l e y to 1621 N. Ode St., Apt. 301, Arlington, VA 22209.

The season kick-off for regular luncheons (3rd Thursday) in the Washington area was held at the New Flagship Restaurant on 20 September.

Present to exchange sea stories, toss off a drink or two, and enjoy the get together were: Batcheller, Bertholf, Bradley, Bunevich, Farwell, Fleck, Fuller, Harbold, Ingram, Keller, Lawson, MacLeod, Jack Martin, Savidge, Shaw and Roy Smith.

We most regretfully learned that Ed Dissette's wife, "Mazie," passed away on 24 September in Largo, Fla., after a long illness and was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 27 September.

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Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W . H . Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 53.2 Virginia Nibbs, wife of Alan Nibbs, died peacefully at home on the evening of 18 Sept. after a long illness. Services were held at Christ's Church in Mobile, Ala., on 20 Sept. and burial was at the Naval Academy Cemetery on 21 Sept. where a brief graveside service was held. Those present from the class at the Annapolis service were Jane and Red M c D o n ald, Betty and K a g e y Schacht, Jeff Parker, and Betty McEntee. Alan flew up from Mobile with daughter, Ann, who is now Mrs. David Akridge, has 4 young sons, and lives across the street from Alan in Mobile. Alan, Jr., a graduate of the Navy Special Student Training Program at Auburn Univ., drove up with his wife from Norfolk where he is now an Ensign serving on the USS MULLINIX. The class made a donation to Christ's Church in Mobile in Virginia's memory and in accord with Alan's wishes.

The '35 class annual letter stimulated an extra large number of responses, far more than can be used this time, but here are all corrections received so far to addresses shown on the new address list: Mrs. Ralph R. (Virginia) Beacham made a local move in Oct. to 1930 S.W. Roxbury, Apt. 6, Pordand, OR 97225; George Hutchinson's zip needs correcting to 23663; Myers Keithly moved from Tarzana to 6882 Rio Vista Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92647; Ken Veth, 3815 Paseo del Campo, Palos Verdes, CA 90274; Dick Weede, 4328 Alfriends Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

A l D i n w i d d l e requests that the typo error in the spelling of his name be corrected in the class address list. Sorry not to have caught that, Al. We knew better. Al continues to list Raytheon Service Co. in Burlington, Mass. as his employer.

Ozzie Osborn wants the spelling of his street corrected. It should be Partrick. He reports he has a 95 acre "non-producing ranch" in the hills 5 miles west of Napa, Cal., which he estimates will provide a lifetime of work.

Buck Weaver, in helping to remove Bill Messner from the unknown address list (Nov. Shipmate), adds that Bill is manager of a large parking complex for the First City National Bank, Houston, and is very busy. As

'35ers present Class Seal to Alumni House

for himself. Buck says he is also keeping busy with growing things on a farm of pine trees and pasture 70 miles north of Houston.

Dick Burns, who also sent in the information on Bill Messner's address (which he obtained from Bill's mother who is in her 90's and lives in Coronado), reports he is owner/ manager of a garden apartment in Coronado. It's really great the way so many followed through to send in addresses on classmates we thought we had lost track of.

Warren Armstrong reports being remarried on 17 March 1973 to Mary Carlton who operates an antique shop, "Collector's Cottage," in La Jolla, Cal. Warren continues his income tax work and book reviews for Navy Times, and now assists Mary with the operation of the shop.

Warren's son, Bruce, is a Junior at Brown Univ. in R.I. Walter East's widow, Joan, sent in a change of address card to announce the change of her name to Mrs. Frank T. Sloat ('30) effective 17 Aug. Her Coronado address remains unchanged. A l Hopiak's widow, Mary, also reports being remarried. She is now Mrs. John T. Giles, and she also retains her previous address in Birmingham.

Much happiness to all the above newlyweds.

Ruth and John Bottoms have been visiting their families in the US and have returned to Spain. They plan on another year in Europe, probably most of it in Spain. Their temporary address there: Lista de Correos, Estepona (Malaga), Spain.

Ken Veth, who retired the first of this year from Com 4, is now V.Pres. for Station Relations at Signal Productions, Inc. of Hollywood, a small company engaged in the distribution of radio shorts used as fillers such as "Point of Law" and "More for Your Money."

Myers Keithly's son, Roger '64, writes his thanks for the class of '35 scholarship loan which helped him through law school from which he graduated last June. He is now back on active duty, a LCdr. USN in the JAG Corps, and has started to pay back the loan.

John Eichmann's widow, who, as reported in the Dec. '71 Shipmate, is now Mrs. Florence Wolf, a second time widow for the past 11 years, sent in dues and scholarship donations. She says she occasionally hears from John's classmates and appreciates it very much. Steps have been taken to send her Shipmate.

Many others have sent in their annual class dues this past month and quite a few have added to their Scholarship Fund contributions.

Among the latter, T o m Henry had the distinction of getting certificate # 1 9 7 3 (plus 3 others) and thus he joins the other man of

64 distinction. Bob Prickett, who received # 1 9 3 5 , as reported in May '72 Shipmate.

Jim Baird expanded on the Sept. Shipmate item on his visit to Newport, R.I. last April.

He was escorting the NJROTC cadets from the North Chicago High School where he teaches math and naval science. He also expressed his appreciation for the chance to get together with T o m Brown and N e d Dougherty, "2 swell shipmates."

Bill Francis, who earned his Ph.D. in Zoology at U. of Cal., Berkeley, in 1965, is currendy employed as a Research Wildlife Biologist at the US Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Research Center at Sandusky, Ohio.

W i l l i e McLaren from Seattle announces that his son, Fred '55, was preselected for Capt., USN. He had just completed a tour as CO of the USS QuEENFisH (SSN 651).

In case anyone has a spare '35 20-Year Rendezvous to sell, Horace Laird is in the market for one. Someone (not a classmate) borrowed his, and he doesn't remember who it was. He and Lilo will be at 1312 Willowood Dr., Norfolk, VA 23509 after Christmas, and then they are taking a 3-month motorhome tour through Mexico before returning to W. Germany. Their address there is PO Box 7879, APO New York 09633. They live in Wiesbaden when they aren't somewhere else; Oct. and Nov. they spent in sailing the Greek Islands.

The Bub Wards join SoCal '35ers Cy Austin sent in the accompanying picture of a get-together to help welcome Lib and Bub Ward to SoCal in Aug. They are renting a house in Rancho Bernardo while awaiting completion of the construction of their new home in Rancho Santa Fe. Their address is General Delivery, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

In the photo, they are (r to 1): Helen and Bill Jackson, Sally and Cy Austin, Bunny and Frank (Bertram) Herold, and Lib and Bub.

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Pres., Capt. F. G. Law, USN (Ret.) Sec'y., Capt. W . M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W m . A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 50.7 Once again the time has come to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Here's hoping that Santa was good to you all and that 1974 brings you nothing but good health, much happiness, and prosperous new year.

There was a little better turnout for the joint

husband and wives luncheon on 12 September at Vinson Hall, but not the large one anticipated. Unfortunately, getting children off to college or preparing for same brought about many conflicts.

However, a most enjoyable and sociable time was had by Bon Ammeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in for a short visit having just returned from Europe; Blanche and Jack Baumeister; Nan and John Bolandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in town still fixing up the damage to their Falls Church house; Dick Bradley; Ede and Bill Ellis; Norm Gillette; Jim Gray; Rosa and Frank Law; and Kathleen and John Ryder who brought along brother-in-law Frank Grady, an Air Force type, as their guest.

Discussion was centered around Frank Law's announcement about the 1973 '36 Roster being mailed to classmates and '36 widows, and N o r m Gillette's plans for the 40th reunion. A few news tidbits picked up: Bon Amme visited with Mary and Jack Noel while in Sotogrande on his overseas trip; Blanche and Jack Baumeister's daughter, Barbara, was married to Dennis Howe Rushworth on 6 October at the Naval Chapel on Nebraska Avenue; and Helena and Jim Gray had just been given 15 days notice by the Dominican Government to vacate their beach paradise and villa so that a high-rise hotel with golf course could be constructed on their property. Also reported was news that the Everett Links, having just returned from Hong Kong, were out of Rancho Santa Fe again, this time touring Europe. Appreciation was also voted to Mrs. Tanner, Willard Hanger's secretary, for her loyal support of the class and her work on the Roster. 'Tis said she remarked "Between Capt.

Hanger and Capt. Law I don't ever have time to eat nor do 1 lack for work." Jim Gray announced that he hoped Herman Wouk and his wife would be able to join us at the December luncheon as our guests to fill the seats always reserved for "Queeg of '36." Aside from this we were all entertained by Amme's jokes and Gillette's quips, particularly the one to Baumeister when he joked about the early reservations for the 40th: "If you don't make one now, you Can still come because you'll be the Spirit of '76." There was no October luncheon due to Homecoming.

The disastrous and disappointing Penn State game saw Bradleys, Ellises, Fowler, Gillette, Hangers, Meade with daughter and son-in-law, Riewe, Schlech, and the Teels all watching the mayhem. News picked up at this event: Ann Teel was just recovering from her bout with the yellow jackets when she accidentally stepped into their ground nest. She was badly stung and went into shock, necessitating hospitalization and constant treatment. We are happy to say she has recovered and was well on the mend on the day of the game, but must undergo continued treatment the rest of her life because of the aftereffects on her blood system. Randy Meade was all for impeaching our new President and had envelope in hand to support his stand.

Says he: "I get scared to death when I receive letters from Law Offices, especially one with such a frightening heading as Browne, Beveridge, DeGrandi and Kline. How about just a return address of 1936?" Dick Myers' brother and wife were in the '36 section as expected, but minus Golda and Dick who have left Mechanicsborg and moved to Lake Placid, Fla. Gene R i e w e was just back from a 6,000 mile round trip westward, highlighted by a visit in Denver with his great-aunt, now 104 years old and still amazingly alert, and also one with Lucille and Ray Mayhew in Columbus, Ohio. The latter were about to take off for their hideaway on an

island 80 miles north of North Bay, Ontario.

Their son, Michael, is now teaching geophysics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Gene also spent a day with Cherry and Jack Musick '35, in Fisher, Oklahoma where Jack still teaches Math at Kingfisher High.

Rita and Paul Tyler's daughter, Carol Robin, was married on 8 September to Robert Duane Day at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Washington. The young newlyweds have taken up residence in Blacksburg, Va. Our best wishes to both of them for continued happiness and a prosperous life together. Paul is presently in Teheran with Computer Sciences Corp.

Rita remains at home because of Paul, Jr. being at the University of Virginia, but may join Paul later. Their daughter Paula Jean is now a LCdr., USN and stationed in Norfolk at the Naval Air Station.

We were happy to see the smiling face of our own Bob Egnor in the September issue of Sea Power in the picture of Ohio's Lt. Governor John W. Brown joining the Columbus Council of the Navy League. Bob is the Columbus Council Vice-President.

By now you should have received yoiu: copy of the September 1973 Class of 1936 Roster distributed in late September. The response has been great, resulting in ferreting out many lost addresses and some changes that were not known. At least it has gotten some of you to write. However, several have been returned by the Post Office marked "Moved, address unknown." Among the missing persons are: Jack Carmichael (he must be in Brunswick, Ga.!); "Med" Fowler (we're sure we had her right address on Country Club Lane); Margaret Holmshaw; Ray Mayhew; Winnefred Lawrence; Maynard Nohrden; Heiu-y Romberg; Millard Smith; and George Whitmyre. Any of you knowing the whereabouts of these '36ers, please let us know so we can keep the news rolling to them. Among the changes are Walt Boyd: 4700 Francisco Rd., Pensacola, FL 32504; and E. E. Hoffman: 1020 Alameda Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118. Thanks to Alec Tyree and Sherm Wright we've located Frances Williams at 154 Charles St., Danville, VA 24541. We apologize to Bert Orr for not catching the typo error; at least your reporter should know his name is Ellis not Willis as printed. Some news picked up from replies to Frank's forwarding letter: Walter Boyd: "We got tired of apartment living and are slaving away with yard work again! Come see us when down Pensacola way." (address above) Elby Martin: "You can see I wanted to send a check a month ago but had misplaced Frank Law's address. His recent Homecoming Flyer cured that. Sorry we'll have to miss this one, but we keep looking forward to getting up for one before the 50th."

Frank Springer: "Congratulations on your election Frank! Also, many thanks for the Roster, the information on this year's Homecoming, and the plans for the 40th reunion in '76. We can't join you this year, but please put Minta and me down for a Maryland Inn reservation in '76. In a few months I'll have completed ten years with the Space Division of Rockwell International Corp. Most of my work has been related to advanced space projects, but for the past year and a half I've been involved in the development of a cargo containment insulation system for liquid natural gas tankers. It's all been exceptionally interesting. . . .

65 Our best to everyone back East. We'll look forward to seeing you all again in '16."

Sherm W r i g h t : "Received the new '36 Roster with your news of the 40th reunion.

Sign Ann and me up for it! We'll look forward to seeing everyone in '76. Our son, Sherman, Jr., '68, is now at PG School working on his Masters and will finish just before Christmas. He married Shannon Coy, an Army Captain, Nurse Corps, several months ago and they have set up housekeeping in Monterey. Our daughter, Katherine, is married and has 2 children. She and her husband, Tom, live in Yuba City, Cal. where he is with the Bank of America. Our youngest, Louise, is just 16 and a Junior in High School. She keeps us young!! Regards to all."

It is with deep regrets that we conclude this Christmas report with the sad news of another classmate's passing. Bill Blenman died on 22 September at the Naval Hospital in San Diego from complications following open heart surgery. Funeral services were held at the Grace Episcopal Church in Tucson, Ariz, on 25 September with a subsequent Memorial Service for classmates and friends at the Naval Chapel, North Island, Coronado, on 26 September.

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to Alice and members of the family on behalf of the class of 1936 as another of our beloved classmates answers to his Last Call. Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to the home address: 204 Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. We wish to thank brother Charlie Blenman '34 for calling us and Ed H u x t a b l e for sending us the notices from the Tucson papers.

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. W e s l e y Steesy, USN (Ret.) 9127 Sligo Pkwy., Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 47.0 R. B. ( T e x ) Lander reports from 3972 Liggett Dr., San Diego 92106, as follows: "Still married to Anne after 30 years, so it looks like it's going to take. No children yet. I retired in 1967 in San Diego and decided to stay here.

We bought a home on Point Loma, and I worked for a few years teaching Spanish and Math. 1 decided that I was becoming a mere maintenance problem and income tax payer, so quit and have enjoyed a more relaxed existence ever since. We have many classmates in San Diego. On Point Loma, within a short distance of us are Bunny Shupper, Ken Hanson, Vic Wildt, Bernie Bieri, and Walt Phaler. We see Frank Shamer and Flick Hale on the golf course quite often. Fill Gilkeson arrived in town and relieved Joe Williams as Com Eleven on September 28. A large contingent of '37 arrived for the change of command and reception afterward. Bud Hall and D i c k H o l d e n came down from parts north to attend. We saw Gene Rankin and Virginia last Sunday. They live in Coronado Cays. Sid Bottomley has quit the banking business and is now on his own. They still live in Coronado. Skeeter Gardes has departed for Fort Lauderdale to pick up a 50-foot Chris Craft and bring it back to San Diego via the Panama Canal. The rest of us are enjoying leisurely cruises on weekends in our fifty foot submarine off the clear waters of Catalina.

Come join us!" Very fine, Tex, but you've whetted our appetite for details on this sub.

Don't write a book, even tho' you could, but

for goodness sakes don't hold us in suspense.

We'd be very much interested in more details of this hobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;crew, propulsion, range, upkeep, etc.

Anybody but anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;please inform me of current addresses on J. R. Lirette, D. W. Lyke, Steve Lawrence and Pete Madley. Mailings to those were "returned to sender" in recent weeks. And along with that info, please include some good grist-for-the-mill. Thanks!

States Mead (RAdm., USNR) still puts in two weeks active duty each year. He occupies the mobilization billet of Deputy Chief of Naval Material (Programming & Financial Management). This year, he wanted to escape the usual two weeks desk job in Washington and "get some relevance." Consequently, from May 7-21 he visited ships in Naples, Gaeta, and Athens. While in Naples, he was aboard USS CASCADE ( A D - 1 6 ) . After this year's tour. States wants to be out with the fleet more than ever.

"I have a couple of years left before retirement, and 1 hope to make the most of it by remaining qualified in my mobilization billet and through direct contacts with the fleet," he says. And after a 35-year absence from Naples (his last visit was on the 1934 midshipmen's cruise) he found "Bella Napoli" a most interesting city. States currently is vice president and Director of Consulting Services of Chase Manhattan, NYC. In this capacity, he is a consultant to branches and foreign affiliates of the Bank concerning reorganization, administrative management, manpower planning, and systems. He has been associated with Chase Manhattan since 1956.

That's all, mates. "Train in!"

38 Pres., Col. John A. Saxten, Jr., USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) Highview Rd., Tracy's Landing, MD 20869 Percent Members: 50.0

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Pres., Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 44.8 Congratulations to Art Fischer on his marriage to Betty Beardslee Dunn of Coronado on 20 September in a beautiful ceremony at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Siin Diego.

His son, Arthur F. Fischer III, was best man.

The groom's side of the church was packed with classmates and their wives not only from San Diego but also from the L.A. area. In addition to a lively Mexican mariachi, the reception at the Adm. Kidd O'Club featured a color TV set so that, in between champagne toasts, the guests could keep up with the highly publicized King/Riggs tennis match! We all wish Betty and Art the best of everything and a marvelous future together. They are now residing at 3817 Garden Lane, San Diego, CA 92106.

We had a good Washington luncheon on 3 October, although attendance was not quite up to par. John Gore, Comptroller for the ROA, gave us an excellent rundown on the recomputation legislation in Congress and its prospects. He was of the opinion that the latest version had a chance for passage. However, N e d Beach disagreed and explained why. From this, a friendly and interesting discussion ensued.

President Chandler announced that arrangements have been initiated for our 35th reunion during Homecoming 1974. Details will be forthcoming both through this column and by individuallymailed notices. So, start planning for a trip to Annapolis next October and an unprecedented weekend commiserating with your old Bancroft Buddies. See you there!

Well, Paul Schratz didn't stay idle very long.

His previously announced plans to settle down in Annapolis as an unemployed wordsmith were suddenly changed. This past September, he accepted an appointment to the Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy. So, for the next two years Paul will be commuting every day from Annapolis to 2025 M St., N.W., Wash., DC, where, as a senior staff officer on the Commission, he will contribute his many talents to the development of a more effective system for the formulation and implementation of the Nation's foreign policy. Sounds interesting, Paul.

We hope you will continue to find time to drop in on our monthly luncheons.

Steve O'Rourke checked in from Newport with an item of interest to '39ers. During the filming of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby last summer in Newport, three outstanding thespians of the class starred in extra roles, viz., Steve, Ed Foote, and T i m McCoy. If you try to find them in the picture, you may need opera glasses as they apparently were not too prominent in any of the scenes. Steve also stated that, based on this bit of spectacular acting, he was given an extra part in a TV documentary, "John Adams." What about '39?

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

40 Pres., RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 36.0 WASHINGTON REPORT Infamous 7 December 1941 is righdy fading into the background of history; an exception being our fond memories of and prayers for the two score classmates lost in combat during WWII. December is also the month in which we celebrate the birth of Christ, the ending of an old year, and the birth of a newer and, always hopefully, a better year. A very Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year to us all!

We report two 2nd-Tuesday-of-the-month luncheon-meetings in this issue: 11 September and 9 October. On the 2nd Tuesday of September J a k e Heimark came in from St. Davids, Pa. to join Dick Brown, Bill Carpenter, John Chase, Dick Cochrane, Ted Hechler, Ted Hill, Jack Longino, Ed Muhlenfeld, John Refo, Ed Sledge, Tom Taylor, Bob and Harry White, Dave Wolfe and Winters. At that meeting the brotherhood agreed to continue the local 2nd Tuesday meetings for the rest of the year, to convene after the Navy-Syracuse and Navy-Air Force games at the Ted Hechlers and Bill Dobies, and to get out another world-wide roster of '40.

Father Richard Mark Heath was speaker for October's 2nd Tuesday luncheon. Our Dominican priest and classmate brought to the meeting a truly formidable knowledge of the movement towards ecumenism in religious education and understanding between the Christian churches of the world. You-all out

66 The command today employs more than 7,000 civilians and about 800 military personnel. . . .

Major new programs begun under his direction include application of laser guidance to Army missiles. Last year the rapid deployment of the TOW missile system in air and ground launched versions in support of operations in Vietnam resulted in the first combat use of Army missiles

by American soldiers. . . ." Jo and Ed plan to live in the beautiful Tennessee Valley in Huntsville, Ala. where Ed is active in the local Rotary and Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Happy retirement years to Jo and Ed Donley!!

there may now consider the following attendees brain-washed and converted: Jack "Singapore" Bowell, Tab "Muslim" Collins (by the time you read this Marie and Tab will be moved to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia—APO NY 09697), Art "Crew-cut" Esch, Vince "Irish Mafia" Healey, Ted "See you in Annapolis" Hechler, Ted Hill, Snuffy Lockett, Ed Muhlenfeld, Bob Quinn, Ray Schneider, Tom Taylor, Dixie Howell, Jack Longino, John Lacouture, Bob White and Winters.

Margaret and Ray Schneider marry off another daughter—Carol Louise

Stan Wagenhals and son. Bob, set off on threeweek Honda bike ride Shades of Marlon Brando's "Wild Bunch"!!— For all of these many years we have been nursing the delusion that former middle-weight boxer Stan Wagenhals had retreated to the philosophical depths of an ivy tower as professor of math in the local (VA) teaching system.

Then along comes this report that he and son Bob have been JOGGING and otherwise training themselves for a three weeks tour of Minneapolis, Ottawa, New England—and back to Alexandria . . . by . . . get this . . . motorcycleW During July and into August the two young studs rode Honda 350/4 cyl. bikes through northeast and mid-west USA, into the James Bay-Hudson Bay area of Ontario; stopping in Huntington, L.I., to see Florence Hughes and son Woody. (Stan and Jonse Hughes were room-mates during 2nd class summer.) Congratulations, Stan! Your sturdy sec'y. did two miles on a 3-speed (all manual) bike last summer . . . and is still recovering.

Stan Wagenhals carries the '40 Spirit (note hat) to Sawbill, Minn.

If an enclosed photo of multi-daddy Ray Schneider looks like a re-run—trust your eyes.

You saw "Smiley" walking down the aisle v/ixh. daughter Susan Joyce in the June Shipmate.

Now here he is marrying off another lovely, Carol Louise, to Douglas Shute in Saint Augustine's Church, Elkridge, Md., 29 September 1973. Two daughters wed in six months! A lifetime of happiness to the newlyweds, and congratulations to the deserving Margaret and Ray; 6 weddings done—and 4 to go!!

Claudia and Bob W h i t e escaped part of the Washington summer with daughter Jennie and new groom, Robert Morgan, at their 20 acre Vermont camp. Mixing business with camping.

Bob worked a Trustees' Meeting for the St. Johnsbury Academy (his old alma mater) into his summer schedule. St. Johnsbury, Vt., is hometown for both Claudia and Bob. Besides Bob, other important alumni of the Academy include "Silent" Cal Coolidge (". . . not so silent, really gabby . . ."—according to Bob).

President John Chase flew off to the west coast 9 October for a whirlwind tour of meetings, inspections and launchings. His schedule included joining the speakers' panel for a San Francisco Propellor Club meeting 11 October; inspection of Military Sealift Command, Pacific, 12 October; launching of USNS SEALIFT PACIFIC at San Pedro on 13 October.

New addresses in the Washington, D.C. area: Frances and Harry White are home again at 4024 N. 26th St., Ariington, VA 22207; Sis and John Refo are now setded at Sutherland, Port Haywood, VA 23138.

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE Mike Michaelis called from NAS Norfolk to report that he will show for Homecoming, 13 October, and that Rose is still very active in Norfolk's Treasure Shop—a Navy Relief activity.

Folks, the active duty roster is dwindling.

The Army Missile Command's Redstone Rocket announced the retirement 31 October of MGen. Edwin I. Donley, Commander of the Missile Command at Redstone for the past four years. The article continued: ". . . Donley is completing his second assignment at Redstone.

He first came here as a colonel ten years ago to head the Pershing missile project, then served a year—from January 1966 through January 1967— as Deputy Commander of the Missile Command for all land combat systems, and was nominated for promotion to BGen. He commanded the U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Command for one year, then went to Germany in 1968.

He was Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Europe, when named to head the Missile Command; and was promoted to MGen. soon after he came here in late 1969.

MGen. Ed Donley, retiring Commander Redstone Missile Command THE SECRETARY'S CORNER Pete Smith '42 has again extended his class' invitation to '39, '40 and '41 to join them in a Christmas dinner-dance at the Ft. Myer, Va., O'Club on Saturday 8 December. Last year's party was a lulu! If this is the first time you've heard of the invitation, and you plan to attend, call Pete at (703) 820-9561, or me at (703) 979-8444 or 683-3323. * * • ONLY FORTY IS 4.0 * * •

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Chairman, Capt. Jay Houghton, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor D e l a n o , USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 41.0 Last August, I was driving from Topeka, Kansas to Kansas City and stopped off in Lawrence, Kansas in hopes of seeing Buck N e w s o m who has been living there for nine years and is with Centron Corporation.

Unfortunately, Buck was out of town so I missed him but did have the opportunity to see the magnificent photography which his company has on display. Buck and his family were on vacation in North Carolina followed by a convention in New Orleans. Better luck next time!

Picturing or reporting the meetings between

67 business for Sanders Associates with pleasure and we welcome them to our midst. Art and Max M u n k had been in correspondence and Max reports that he now has the minimum necessary to go forward with the 30-Yearbook; but. Max will accept late entries IF YOU HURRY! Finally, Art passed along a letter from Gene Barnhardt in Virginia Beach. Art had talked Gene into joining the SubVets (as he did me) with an update on their old comrades at Fishburne Military Academy. Gene and Tenny are taking it easy in retirement now that their youngest daughter is off to Sullins.

Chuck and Vic in Aspen Vic Moiteret and Chuck Merdinger is getting to be a regular feature of this column and this month is no exception. Within the past year and a half they have had reunions on the French Riviera and in Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Last August, Chuck hosted Vic in yet another idyllic surrounding— Aspen, Colo, where Chuck, a Vice President of the Aspen Institute, was running summer seminars in the humanities for business executives.

It's too bad that the accompanying picture cannot pass on the splendid colors of the original photo. Vic was on a rushed vacation trip to Seattle when the meeting occurred. He had to squeeze the trip in between his second summer session and the fall semester, when he was to begin being a student teacher in an 8th grade math class! For the next meeting. Chuck and Vic are aiming at the Continental Divide near Silver City, N.M. In addition to a 4.00 GPA after 44 credit hours, Vic has been elected President of the Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society.

42 Pres., Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shirlington Station, Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 45.3 We are now sitting on top of Homecoming and looking for about 50 classmates and wives to join us at the 19th Hole after the game. Hopefully our ranks will be swelled by a contingent from Norfolk urged on by Bill Simmons. We also will initiate the Childers new home in Annapolis. They moved from Silver Spring in June and Re has been busy decorating since then.

N o r m N a s h reports that he and Muff are now grandparents for a second time with the arrival of Joseph Norman Nash on 15 August.

Father, Don, has deployed to the Med as Aide to ComCruDesGru 8, leaving young Joseph with his mother and sister Meredith.

Eric H o p l e y , having survived earthquake and fire in California, has now relocated himself and Shirley to Rancho Bernardo near San Diego.

They have moved into a condominium which facilitates Eric's new venture in real estate for Rancho Bernardo and his access to the golf course.

Sounds like they don't miss the lawn mower and garden tools at all. They are living at 17473-31 Plaza Abierto, San Diego 92128.

Art R a w s o n remains my faithful reporter.

Following up on his trip to San Diego for the WWII SubVets convention. Art has arranged for Dottie and Histy H o w a r d to join us for Homecoming. This is really a chance to combine

As this goes to Shipmate, we have been advised that LTC Barney Giebler had passed away on 30 September in California. Our sympathy goes out to his widow, Mary Katherine, and family, who are residing at 862 Bremerton Avenue, Sunnyside, CA 94087.

The following day, 1 received a very sweet letter from Virginia Mundhenk telling us that Bob had died on August 2nd. Bob was a Captain USNR and lived at Rt. 3, Box 99, West Point, GA 31833. We miss these shipmates who have received a new set of sailing orders, but we know they now cruise in smoother seas.

Next up is the annual dinner-dance at Ft. Myer on 8 December. Meanwhile we continue with our Washington luncheon meetings every second Wednesday at the Ft. Myer Officers' Club with Bill Kurtz in charge. We're particularly pleased to have Bob Froude and Bob ( D u k e ) H a r w o o d join us in October. The Froudes were back from Iran and the Duke up from New Orleans—both on business trips which nearly coincided with Homecoming. Both Bobs looked hale and hearty and both are doing well in their second career in the business world.

Bob Froude runs Westinghouse in Teheran; Bob Harwood is in research.

43 Pres., Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III, (SC) USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kailua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN 1400 S. Joyce St., C-1610 Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 46.1 As this write-up is being submitted just prior to Homecoming, it is with crystal ball gazing that we crank up 20-20 fore-hindsight to report the '43ers had a fine party Saturday night after the victory on the gridiron. The brawl at the being renovated Dahlgren Hall and the mess hall dinner were more of the usual with the class moving one notch further up the gray-haired (if any) line while someone let a new group of kindergarteners in at the seaward end of the armory. We'd give odds that Chesley and Joe G a m m o n made it up from Richmond.

Bill Peach forwarded in some alumni material from three fingered poi land and sent Alohas to all.

By press release it has been revealed that Disneyland is not the sole occupant of Anaheim; there is also a Western State University College of Law of Orange Co. And, most important, the new V.P. (admin.) is none other than Ken Klofkorn where, according to the poop sheet, he has greased the skids admirably during a period of growth, expansion and headaches. His duties are described as covering everything from business administration to having affairs

with veterans. Congratulations, Ken. He, Doris and son, Alan (coincidentally a law student), hang out in Irvine at 19191 Croyden Terrace ZIP 92664.

The next press release should be welcome news for all hands. The fuel shortage problems will now either be solved or explained beautifully to the public. Jim Calvert is at the helm.

As an additional duty assignment to his regular position as general manager of the Public Affairs and Personnel Dept. of Texaco, he has been picked for membership on the American Petroleum Institute's Committee on Public Affairs.

There we go again, having affairs in public.

Jim Calvert at the helm The following paragraph was writ by hand

by Phil Hambsch and submitted in a postage due, misaddressed envelope to EUrod Suggins: "Phil Hambsch, after several years of trying, contemplating, and hesitating, is back in uniform, and strangely enough, according to him, all of them still fit! On 4 September 1973 Phil began his assignment as Naval Science Instructor in the NJROTC Program at Lutheran High School, currently occupying temporary quarters in Pomona, Cal., but within two years to move to a brand new high school in La Verne. Six classes of teen-agers per day will give anyone ulcers, but this is a special breed—perhaps influenced somewhat by the fact that the principal is a Naval Reserve Chaplain, and pushes the Navy and Marine Corps at every opportunity.

The school, now only sustaining grades 9 and 10, boasts an 80% enrollment in the NJROTC operation. Phil's new address and phone follow, and he would welcome communications and social calls from any and all classmates or other USNA graduates in the area. P.O. Box 1227, Pomona, CA 91769, tel. (714) 624-6908. BEAT ARMY!" That only goes to prove that if you want something done right, you do the write!

Last month note was taken of Joe Drachnik's new position as exec, to the Lt. Gov. of Calif.

Kay's note arrived later to add the info that she is following a course at Sac. State in ArtPsycholog)' to help her work in using 'Art therapy' for mental patients. The Drachniks have a

68 new house with pool and want to see visiting classmates. Better watch that! Orpha Mae and EUrod Suggins may come for an extended stay with gratitude. The new address: 4124 American River Dr., Sacramento, CA 95825.

At the regular 4th Tuesday, Arlington Hall, Wash, luncheon word was passed that the Christmas party will be the 20th of Dec. at Arlington Hall Sta. O'Club. John Weeks, John Sullivan, Woodside (who sometimes uses the alias EDISDOOW) and Fritz Hansen are the coconspirators for the soiree. Vito Vitucci presided at the luncheon attended by 17 classmates. And, speaking of Vito, his and Virginia's youngsters surprised them with a 30th anniversary party which gave lots of friends the opportunity to extend best wishes.

Whitney and D a v e Sterrett are diligendy carrying out their traveling retirement plans.

After cruising across the U.S. in their orange VW camper, they sailed to Rota, Spain, to begin an extended exploration of the devalued dollar lands. Their brief stopover in Washington gave friends a chance to visit and say, 'Bon Voyage.'

Ed. Note: Due to a duplication in names Shipmate inadvertently listed LCdr. John W. Collins, USN (Ret.), as having died in Bethesda, Md. We are happy to report that he is alive and well in Vista, Cat., and congrattdate him on having had the opportunity to read his own obituary.

44 Pres., RAdm. Ray Burk Sec'y, Mr. Dale V. Ness 6520 Walters Woods Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. W i l l i a m C. Gibson Nav E, 36 Williams Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 40.5 During July and August B o b Awtrey sailed as navigator in the 45' sloop GAZELLE V on a cruise from Naples to Greece and back. While in the Aegean the yacht cruised to the islands of Poros, Idra, Kea, Tinos and Mykonos. Subsequendy the boat, manned entirely by a Navy and ex-Navy crew, which also included Joe Smith '53, and Al Maybach '61, raced as the Sixth Fleet entry in the Aegean Sailing Rally, a 380-mile, three-leg race which started at Vouliagmeni, near Athens, stopped at the islands of Patmos and Paros, and then finished back at Vouliagmeni.

Unfortunately and in spite of such an array of talent aboard, the GAZELLE finished only somewhere in the middle of the 28-boat fleet.

VAdm. George Talley has returned from his tour in Honolulu and is back in his familiar area of OpNav. George, who has served before in NOP-06, now heads that office as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans and Policy).

I erroneously reported in the October issue that Bill Payne had retired. Bill is still on active duty (possibly the last unrestricted line aviator Captain to be so assigned). He is head of the International Logistics (i.e., foreign sales) office in the Naval Air Systems Command.

I could hide behind the First Amendment, but will use the Washington papers and politicians out—I made an honest mistake.

Charlie Miller and Ray Burk held the Washington Chapter monthly luncheon at Annapolis on 4 September. Guests included Commodore and Mrs. Inder Singh, Indian Navy, Mrs. Rita Steele, Professor Connelly, Lt. Lapicola, USN, and Midn. 1/c Dubuoy, USN. Scott

Palmer introduced Professor Connelly, "the man in the green suit" from E.H.&G. We remember him as our favorite "Bull Prof." Midn.

Dubuoy thanked the class for the 13 th company support, especially the recent check for $500 and showed us the results of Pete Cipriano's annual check for $100 together with plans for the future.

Lt. Lapicola, USN, 13th Company officer, presented a new Blue & Gold movie and a historical review of USNA buildings and grounds since 1845. We then visited the 13th Co. wardroom in Bancroft and pledged a 1944 Lucky Bag to their library.

N i c k Karangelen, Cy Butt, and H u g h Butler have sons in '76. Bob Bristow has a son in the class of '77.

California-based N o r m Campbell was in the area and attended the luncheon.

Maritime Reporter and Engineering News reports that Bob A p p l e is chairman of the Steering Committee for the new Super Ocean Carrier Conference (SOCCO).

30 MORE WITH 44 The 30th Reunion in the USNA Club on 13 October was a fantastic success. Two hundred and nineteen classmates and wives attended.

The unique favors (handsome rep class ties and '30 charms), fine music, good food and drink were planned and delivered by the Annapolis Reunion Committee: Crutchfields (Chairman), assisted by Gibsons, Godfreys, Upshaws, Cowdreys, Millers, Lyn Bagby and Marge Becker.

Extra ties have been turned over to the Washington Chapter and are available to those who wish to order them. Both favors are appropriate for all occasions, even if you didn't attend the reunion. Jack Christman has volunteered to chair the 35th Reunion—big plans in mind for it!

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Pres., RAdm. Don Poe, USN Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schulz 5100 26th St., N. Ariington, VA 22207 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. T. H. Polk, USN 3325 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 Percent Members: 43.0 With great regret 1 announce the death of E. A. "Ed" Hall in Norfolk, Va., on 3 October 1973. Funeral services were held on 4 October at the Royster Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Va. with Ed's old room-mates—Chris Peterson, H u b Davidson and Bill Huckenpoehler all in attendance. The burial took place in Arlington National Cemetery the following day.

I am sure that all my classmates join me in this expression of deepest sympathy to Ed's widow, Cherrie, and the six surviving children.

With the summer long gone we have started the monthly luncheons at Ft. Myer chaired by the new president D o n Poe. As of this writing we have had successful luncheons on II Sept. and 9 October with the following in attendance at one or both: Jack Barron, Guy Best, Stu Bowcock, Paul Burdett, Wiley Conover, Bill Cosgrove, Ozzie Dale, Hub Davidson, Ski Dzikowski, George Eriksen, Bert Findly, Beede Forbes, Chuck Gardner, Johnnie Haines, Ed Hastings, Bob Hayes, Jerry Johnson, Ralph Lipfert, Charlie Mize, Bob Merrick, Bob McDevitt, Jim Montgomery, Al Olsen, Forrest Peterson, Don Poe, Tom Polk, Randy Prothro, Chuck

Priest, Gerry Rester, Gene Silliman, Dutch Schulz, Thad Taylor, Warren Taylor, Bones Thomas, Tip Watson, Jim Wiggins, Dick Wilson, Jack Wilhelm, Ed White, Tut Vale, Jim Bradley, Don Brooks, Cal Cobb, Walt Dedrick, Carl Gronemann, Al Geiger, Pat Hannifin, Stan McCord, Mac McDonald, Dean Mitchell, Dick Neuendorffer, Pete Perkins, Paul Purkrabek, Ed Snyder and Dick Vanorden.

"Uncle Beanie" Jarrett attended our 9 October Luncheon and we gave him the usual rousing chorus of "Hail to the 4th Batt." Our Honorary Classmate is still in fine form and as popular as ever. The announcement that he would be present gave us the biggest turn-out ever for a monthly luncheon.

The luncheons still fall on the second Tuesday of every month at the Ft. Myer Officers' Club and the out-of-towners are, of course, more than welcome.

Jack Barron provided the distressing news that the price of the meal has been raised from $3.00 to $4.00 in order to maintain (or regain) some standard of quality. The price of the Martinis has also gone up slightly, but I will bear true witness that the quality and strength remains steadfasdy as before—which is probably why I can't remember anything else that was said at the luncheon. Oh, yes! Jack Barron also announced the plans for the 1st annual '45 golf outing and competition which did in fact take place at the USNA Golf Course on the 1st Tuesday of October. Many were called and many accepted, but in the threat of inclement weather only six stalwarts mustered at the first tee: Bud Bowler, Charlie Mize, Jerry Johnson, Paul Burdett, Jack Barron and yours truly—each of us hoping against hope that it would not rain, each of us knowing in our hearts that it would— and it damn well did. The tournament got off with a bang—actually it was more like a thunderclap. Misty, on the 1st hole, drizzling on the second, pouring on the third and the monsoon set it from the 4th on. We braved nine holes soaked to the skin but gave up when the ninth green was six inches under water. Playing best ball, the team of Barron-Polk-Burdett is one up on the combo of Bowler-Mize-Johnson.

18 holes will be completed in early March, at which time we anticipate the last snowfall of winter. I wonder if there is a prize for this thing. Jack, is there a prize? Don't answer.

Nine of the '45 Marines, active and retired, got together with their wives, brides and girlfriends at Jean and T u t Vale's house in Silver Spring, Maryland this August. The time was spent into the wee hours of the morning embellishing old sea stories, telling new ones and extolling the virtues of the "old Corps."

Tut Vale showed a couple of hundred feet of movie film taken of previous get-togethers dating back into the fifties. After seeing them, those present who believed "they hadn't changed in years" were singing a different tune.

The "who came the longest distance" prize was won by the Rixeys who came from Florida, with second place going to the Sherwoods from South Carolina.

In the picture: back row standing, left to right: "Rix" Rixey, Ed Roeder, Chariie Mize, Bill Cosgrove, Jim Sherwood and Don Brooks; middle row seated, left to right: Bill Doehler, Susie Sherwood, Larry Wickham and Tut Vale; front row seated, in the usual order: Janet Doehler, Eleanor Wiltsie, Bert Cosgrove, Mary Lou Brooks, Sis Rixey, Jean Vale, Martha Ann Mize and Marge Wickham.

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'45 Marine reunion at Tut and Jean Vale's house Frank Spillman reports in his new address— 700 Richards St., Apt. 1509, Honolulu, HI 96813. He also provides me a bit—and 1 give him full credit for it: "Now in case you heard about an earthquake in Hawaii today, don't believe it. Actually it was a new Hawaiian Hula—where everyone participates. The people stand still and the ground shakes."

Bob Crawley writes in from the wide open spaces of Lamesa, Texas, and he tells me he has sold his irrigation business. I'm happy to hear this as I've always felt that an irrigation business where there isn't any water was sort of a bummer, but I never had the heart to tell him.

However he was happy doing what he was doing and the part that kills me is he made money at it! Bob says he has seen Larry Smith in Houston, Billy Morrow in Dallas, Keith Bexten in San Antonio, Bitsy Jarvis in Austin and Kirk Harding in Odessa. Larry Smith apparendy enthusiastic about his franchise of "Staff Builders Temporary Personnel." If he's doing something good I'm delighted to hear it, for as far as I know the last good thing he did was stand as my best man 2914 years ago— and I'll only give him a 2.9 on that because I think he was half bombed. Jarvis as you know is the emcee without peer and we're trying to lure him north at the 30th reunion to take over for us again for a not-so-instant replay of the 25th reunion. I was in WestPac for the latter event but understand that Bitsy put on a great show.

Additional squibs from here and there: Patsy and Jim Strand in Kuwait where Jim is head of Gulf Oil. The last time I saw Jim was in 1968 in Madrid when he was with Gulf in Lagos, Nigeria. Having survived the civil war there he went to Pittsburgh, Pa., Miami, Fla., and now Kuwait. I'm glad I stayed in the Navy where a man has a litde stability!

T o d Packer, working for Esso International Services Inc., was transferred to Kobe, Japan, eariy last summer to supervise the design of Esso's very large tankers being built in Japan.

Tod had done the same job for Esso in Italy. Tod

and Barbara expect the assignment to last two to three years and would like to have any '45ers coming through Kobe to contact them at 221-9476. Address: Esso International Services, Kobe, C.I.T., P.O. Box 128, Kobe 651, Japan.

T o m Utegaard reports in from his newly retired status and says he and Audrey are "camping out" at 502 Selkirk Drive, Winter Park, Fla., until they close on the more permanent quarters in Winter Park Pines. I have the impression that Tom is enjoying just doing nothing for the present, or as he says "putting first things first."

I wonder where one gets the perspective to see just what are the first things—or maybe it comes with retirement. Tom also notes that he periodically sees Jack Gillooley who is CO of the nearby NTC Orlando.

Final note: "Doc" Prothro has nearly completed arrangements for the '45 Puerto Rican Holiday. For those who have not received the brochure, one will be included in the next news letter to the class or a special mailing in early January. The tour date has been adjusted to 13 through 17 March, four nights and five days at the El Conquistador Hotel near San Juan.

Tour fare has been lowered to $289 per person including air-fare, hotel, breakfast and dinner, welcome cocktail party, plus a full time tour guide for special arrangements. The deadline for decision is now 15 January vice the 15 of October past. Fifty dollars will reserve you space, and the sooner the better to help Doc complete the details.

That's all for now. Merry Christmas to all— and, oh yes, LOOK ALFVE!

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Pres., Capt. A. M. Bowen, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PL, Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 4885 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Apt. 504 San Diego, CA 92117 Percent Members: 45.3

For those who live in the Washington, DC area or have occasion to visit there, here is the schedule of events for the next six months: December 21, Christmas Party; January 10, Class Luncheon; February 14, Class Luncheon; March 14, Class Luncheon; April 11, Class Luncheon; May 1 (or 8), DC-Annapolis Lunch & P'rade (coed) and June 16, Class Picnic (Family) NOS-Indian Head.

Class luncheons are held at Blackie's House of Beef, 22nd & M Streets, N.W., Wash., D.C. Check with Robbie Brady (telephone 333-6800) for more details on any of the events. Robbie has done a great job of keeping things running smoothly. The September luncheon had 39 classmates present to hear Bill Harris, who just reported in to OpNav, give an interesting talk on the changes at the Naval War College which Stan Turner has initiated to achieve a higher degree of excellence in the Naval profession. Bill's talk evoked a number of questions from both military and civilian classmates.

Frank Adams, Bill Murauskas, R. S. Smith, Herb Blaha, and K. G. Lakey all reported new addresses and Ernie Fritz was in town for the occasion. Understand Eddie Meyer and Verne Jennings have also moved to the Washington area.

The '47 European chapter doesn't meet often but they do it right. The July meeting included a ride around Naples Harbor, with refreshments, in D a l e Brumbaugh's gig (CO SHENANDOAH) and then dinner aboard NASHVILLE, Mase Well's flagship as CTF61. Attendees included Bob and Mikie Stone, Soupy and Phoebe Campbell, Doug Rumble, and, of course, Mase and Dale. Unfortunately Barbara and Lou Larcombe were unable to attend because their son had been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. Nancy and Chan V o n Schrader were unable to get up from NAF Sigonella (Chan missed a party!?) and Jim Chapman, CO GUADALCANAL was in another part of the Med. D o u g Rumble, our faithful European reporter, indicates that with W o r t h Bagley, A l Maynard, and George Grove all in London, '47 has things well under control there. He also reports that Jack Stevens is now Public Affairs Officer on the Staff in Naples and that Jack and Fran were off to tour Turkey. Doug also provided a colorful description of the trip which he, Althea and the girls made to Scotland and Ireland. It is great to hear that so many of our classmates who have put in hard years of dedicated service have an opportunity to enjoy the good life with their families as a fringe benefit of their present tours.

These opportunities become particularly significant when we hear of such sad events as the unfortunate death of Pat Pope of cancer in late August. John and Pat had been married since those early Ensign flight training days and have three grown children. John had recently retired and he and Pat had settled in California where John is West Coast Project

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Turner Joy dropped a note from the West Coast requesting addresses of the classmates in the Bay area. Those who read the reports from the USNA alumni area chapters realize how hard Turner continues to work on class and Academy activities, including the USNA recruiting program. Turner does take some time off, however, since he proudly reported breaking 80 on the golf course for the first time in ten years, and pulling Rainbow trout from the Truckee River. Sounds like Turner will be ready to challenge Chris Evert in tennis by the time he is 55. Thanks for the west coast report, Turner, please keep them coming in.

A press release reports Dr. Chuck Schoman, Chief of the Advanced Planning and Analysis Staff at the Naval Ordnance Lab, has completed a year at the National War College as the Navy civilian representative. While at the War College, Chuck specialized in Mid East area studies and also completed a research report on the "Transfer of Defense Technology to Meet National Needs."

Sunny and K e n Murray reported on their summer doings. Their son. Ken, is doing graduate work in Albany. Since he and our son attended college together at Dartmouth, we were happy to know he is here and hope that the Senior Murrays will come up from Bradenton, Fla. during the next school teacher vacation.

D a n Bailey reported in from Norfolk where he is enjoying his tour on CinCLant Fit Staff.

Dan's family is doing fine, and he and Virginia are planning to attend Homecoming and Army-Navy. Son, Will, is a first classman at the Naval Academy and his star man 3.93 average is slightly better than old dad's track record.

Those of us who have known the Bailey family all these years share their pride, not only in Will, but also in young Dan and Cassie. Thanks for the newsy letter, Dan. Having heard from east, west, and south, there was also news from the north. Wirt Thayer checked in from Newport and the impact of the Navy cutbacks there. He also invited us for a visit and we enjoyed the weekend with Wirt, Shirley and their family.

Shirley and Dick Beane are even further north in Potsdam, N.Y. where Dick is Director of Financial Affairs at the State University College. Dick and Shirley own one of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River and reported on the joys of their sail boating.

Daughter, Ruth, is a dental technician in Albany so we hope to see Dick and Shirley from time to time.

Notes from Cal and Bruce Smith, Anne and D a v e Ansel, Stu Evans, and phone calls from Ken Sears and also Pat and Jeep Donaldson.

They are all doing well and had very kind remarks about my efforts as class secretary. Such encouragement is deeply appreciated.

Must comment on how gorgeous New England is here in early October because from what we've heard of the winters we will want to be reminded when the column comes out in December. The fall leaves are beautiful, everywhere but in the swimming pool.

Looking back at the columns for the past year we are reminded of the philosophers thesis that there is really no beginning and no end, but only a continuing of life. But certainly individually, collectively and as a nation, this has been a year of dramatic change. In January the nation, with a strongly mandated administra-

tion, was waiting for the end of a frustrating war, and the class was anxiously awaiting word of Jim Stockdale and Jerry D e n t o n . We enter the New Year especially thankful for the return of Jim and Jerry, and for the nearest thing to peace that the country has had in many years. Our concerns are about the state of the economy and other national problems, and perhaps the fear that peace is bringing about a weakening in our defensive posture which may contain the seeds of some future conflict.

However, as a class, we have had many blessings bestowed on us. Your class officers all send best wishes that you greet the forthcoming holiday season and New Year with thanksgiving, joy, and hope. God bless you one and all.

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 35.7 The year is about to run out of gas, but as this is written we haven't even had Homecoming yet. So, the news is not newsy, but next month, there will be some spin off in the column from the 25th reunion.

1 had a call from Roger Carlquist the other day, and he is back in town getting established as the Court Administrator for Montgomery County, Md. Roger retired several months ago and did some schooling in Court Administration, landing the Montgomery County job. He, Amante, and such of the tribe as are still at home will settle in Bethesda.

Jack Park reports: "I'd like to announce in Class News that 1 was elected President of the Naval Academy Alumni Assn. of New York (NAANY) at the Annual Dinner last March.

There are many '48ers in the New York area and I'm asking them to support our NAANY. Wylie Orr has been helping out on the program committee, but we do not see any of the other classmates. Previous presidents were always able to pack the chambers. Can we have '48 do any less? Please have classmates contact me at work: General Electric, 219 E. 42nd St., NY, NY 10017 (Phone 212-750-2186) or at home, 12 Bodnarik Dr., Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone 201-225-9165)." Jack signed his note in blue and gold ink and a rubber stamp with his own face on it.

I have a great letter from Frank Manganaro.

Maybe some more of you out there will get the urge to write. "On many occasions, after reading the class news in Shipmate, I have resolved with the strongest of intentions to write soon and pass to you a news input from the great Pacific Northwest. As is so often the case, however, the press of daily business intercedes and such a letter gets postponed. Please accept my apology and the following offer of classmate news.

"In June of '72, Carol and I, complete with dog and family, enjoyed a most delightful trip across the country to Bremerton where I relieved Admiral 'Pete' Petrovic as Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. We have had a busy year in a most beautiful part of the country and find the Pacific Northwest very much to our liking. Our oldest daughter. Sue, is married to Lt(jg) Jim Wish and they are currently residing in Japan which is homeport for USS OKLAHOMA CITY. Our oldest son. Bill,

graduated from USNA this past June and is currendy enroute to his ship, USS WORDEN,

also homeported in Japan. We still have John, Linda, and Mary at home, who keep us young in spirit and busier than ever.

"During the past year we have had several classmates either here in Bremerton or passing through that you perhaps have not heard from.

Hank Clay, who is presendy CO HUNLEY, has been here for almost a year during his ship's conversion. In late spring Angus MacDonald visited from Pearl, and Bob Metzger stopped by during one of his trips to the shipyard from Mare Island. Bill McKenzie was recently detached from duty as the CO Naval Ordnance Engineering Facility at Keyport, and will report soon to San Diego as the Service Force Group Commander.

Some time ago John and Glennis Dyer passed through on business and were able to spend some time with us. About a year ago, I had the chance to visit with Ralph and Natalie Kennedy in Fullerton, Cal. Ralph has been out of the Navy for some time now and very likely you have lost track of him. We see or hear from Bob Slater who is planning officer at the Philadelphia NSY, frequendy. I am sure there are others whom we have encountered that I cannot recall at this particular moment; but then, again, I never have been famous for my memory.

1 hope you can use the input and will try to write more than once every twenty years."

The Annapolis Chapter of the 48B 20th Company Assn. held a fantastic crab feast chez Brendles in August, attended by Conords, Everngams, Holsteins, Jim Crosbys, and S. K. Moores. Never have crabs and beer tasted so great.

All you Washington area ladies whose husbands told you they were going to the Class Luncheon at O'Donnell's, Tuesday, 11 September, can rest easy. Here are the ones who got there: Giles, Neely, Cab Davis, Deeley, Carruth, Lansden (and wife), Morgan, Grechanik, O'Conner, Shockey, Max Morris, Tiernan, Ahern, Hallman, Chew, Ghormley, O'Keefe, Knock, Rawlins, Villarreal, Boushee, Holton, and SKM. It was a good party, and for goodness sakes plans to come next time. Every other month, second Tuesday, 1130 or so, O'Donnell's Sea Grill, E Street just off 13th in old DC. Bring a wife.

Bill Carpenter, who is Vice Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Business Development for J. E. Sirrine Co., Greenville, S.C, will be the new Chairman of the Steam and Power Committee (Steam Slash) within the Engineering Division of the Tactical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry.

He assumed the post after being the vice chairman since 1971, and before that, its secretary for 2 years. Willie left the USN in 1954, did some time at UNC, Raleigh, and worked for Celanese for two years before joining Sirrine, where he is currently in charge of all marketing, corporate development, planning, and public relations for the 600-employee firm. In addition to his TAPPI committee work which has now spanned a dozen years, he has also been secretary, VP and president of the National Board of Directors of the Consulting Engineers Council of NSPA and SCSPE. Active with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, he is also a deacon of and a Sunday School teacher for the First Baptist Church.

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Pres., Mr. John E. Benoit Sec'y, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC P.O. Box 2741, Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 35.5

Pres., Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W . L. Jensen, USN 413 Powhatan, Norfolk, VA 23511 Percent Members: 42.2

The reign of Barbara and Ken McArthur as the parents with the youngest offspring lasted just a little over one year. They have been displaced by the G r e e n w o o d s with the arrival of daughter Vicki on 30 August 1973. Congratulations Carol and Dick. If memory serves me correcdy, Dee Butler asked after Krista McArthur was born last year, "Is anyone else still trying?" Here is your answer Dee and don't ask if this is an interim or final response to your question.

We are still working to update the mailing list for the twenty-fifth and have narrowed the lost sheep list down to twenty-one. Would appreciate some information on the following classmates: Gerald L. Burk, David O. Campbell, Danforth Clement, Harry J. Donahue, Presely E. Ellsworth III, Thomas M. Gill, William H. Hamilton, Frederick W. Herbine, Jr., Dallas D. Johnson, Lloyd K. Lauderdale, Gene E. Leslie, Gerry M. McCabe, George L. Norman, Jr., Edward W. Page, Robert S. Potteiger, Harry O. Purnell, Frank P. Schlosser, Thomas T. Seelye, Jr., William M. Shanhouse, James A. Stubstad, and William A. Vogele.

Don't forget the Marine Corps Reserve Christmas Toys for Tots project. You should be able to find a container in any of the large shopping centers. In the event you cannot, check with your local Marine reserve unit or recruiter.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Bill Hardy's annual picnic for the Washington area classmates was well attended with the following couples present: Block, Coleman, Coughlin, Demers, Fraasa, Hardy, Highberg, Mull, Lasley, Muck, Pullar, Satre, Howard, R. T. Shultz, Wayne Smith, Speaker, Ross, Wilson, Shero, Armstrong and Henderson.

Paul Forehand has reported to the staff of ServPac from the staff of CinCPac Fleet. Bruce Stone is living in quarters at NAS Pensacola and works on CNT staff. D o n Long who resigned in 1956 is in the manufacturing business in Pensacola.

Eleanor and T o m Noble's cocktail party in conjunction with Homecoming weekend saw the following in town: Howard, Roth, Kivlen, Carter, Muck, Lasley, Arnold, Stewart and Krone.

Stella and Herbert Babington reside at 660 Dale Court, Slidell, Mississippi. Herb is Project Officer for the management of data processing for the Skylab program. He has worked with the Marshall Space Flight Center since 1963 and hastens to point out that in the Skylab program the emphasis is on the practical benefits that space research can bring to man.

A note from Mary Ann Ingraham Merino reveals that she is selling real estate in Dover, Delaware while Efrain is working for Playtex there. Daughter, Mimi, graduated from the U. of Delaware in June with a degree in Chemical Engineering. They make their home at 499 Fiddlers Green, Dover, DE 19901.

T h o r Hanson was in town in October for a series of briefings. He is on his way to be Chief of the Naval Military Advisory Group in Brazil.

There was a fairly good turn-out at the October luncheon in the Pentagon. Included were: Alex Grosvenor, George Jessen, Ed Grunwald (moving from OP-05 to OP-943), Walt Flint, John Walsh (who commands an Air National Guard 105 unit in Adantic City), Tom Ross, Neil Chaitin (with Challenge Equipment Corporation in San Francisco), Daryle Tripp (Deputy Director Force Development on the Air Staff), Barney Barnette, John Brick, Gene Morin (has the aircraft carrier desk in NAVSHIPS and resides at 6831 Pacific Lane, Annandale, VA 22003) and Jim Lisanby (newly arrived and living at 1500 S. 20th St., Arlington, Va.).

Dorothy and W a y n e Jensen took an October two week vacation in Spain via space available, so all take note that with a bit of perseverance such mode of travel is still there. Try the offseason whenever possible.

WASHINGTON AREA There were a number of comings and goings during August and September. Orlando W a l l left Washington and is now at Hanscom Field, Mass. G e n e Reiher recendy arrived and is the Deputy Director for Tactical Digital Systems at the Naval Material Command. Charging in from California was Bill Read. Bill is the Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Officer Development and Distribution. T e x Lawrence and C. M. C. Jones both arrived recently and are at Headquarters, Marine Corps.

We had some distinguished guests as well as some new faces from the local area at the September luncheon. Chuck Martin was up from Norfolk and Randy Y o u n g was here from Yorktown. The new faces were B o b Bulmer, Paul Smith, and Ken Knoizen. Bob recently arrived in Washington and is OP 02A. Paul and Ken have been hiding around this area for quite some time now and finally managed to break loose for lunch. Paul is at NavOrdSysCom Hq and Ken is Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Also present for lunch were Gunning, Barrow, Beckwith, Grabowsky, Albers, Magee, Swanson, Sanders, McVoy, Bartholomew, Walker, Bauman, Counts, Hammer, Benoit, Bruce Brown, and myself.

Those of us in the Washington area are glad to see that most of the recent visitors have timed their visits to coincide with our monthly gatherings. For anyone who expects to be up this way in the near future we still meet at 1145 at the Orleans House on Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Pres., Capt. W. W. DeGroot, III, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce I. Meader, USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Arlington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 41.8 The Big Blue gave all the old grads something to cheer about when they handled Syracuse 23-14 at Homecoming. Better than 70 of the '51 faithful went from there to the Bay Ridge Inn to eat food enough for 100 and dance away the night amid visions of victories over Air Force and

Army. Those present included Linda and Reece Belk, Babs and Ben Benjovsky (the party instigator), Barbara and Tom Boyce, Carol and Walter Boyes, Patsy and Don Brewer, Ann and Bo Dietrich, June and Gene Doering, Nancy and Harry Gamber, Eileen and Fred Gambke, Doyne and Bill Herndon, Jane and Ray Howard, Peg and Tom Hutchins, Barbara and Dick Inman, Janice and Bill Johnson, Betty and Sam Jones, Bill Lawrence, Pat and Bob Malkemes, Nancy and Tom McCreless, Rosalie and Doug Mow, Libby and George Mueller, Ashby Reardon and associate, Mary and John Reeder, Miriam and Bob Rehwaldt, Alice and Cliff Rigsbee, Katherine and Jimmie Rough, Debbie and Bill Rollins, Mary and Lou Sarosdy, Bill Smith and guest, Pat and Lowell Stockdale, Evelyn and Bob Swart, Kathy and "J. K." Thomas, Peggy and Tom Ward, Beverly and Al Williams, Joan and Jay Woodbury, and Jean and George Yeager.

Many more attended the game, but the roster is not in yet. Jack Hamilton rendezvoused with Bruce Meader to take charge of two choice tickets the latter could not use because of the homecoming of his daughter and her husband which this year took precedence. The September mail bag was really full! Would you believe 49 pieces of mail? Regrettably, 42 of them were returned Annual Reports/Homecoming announcements.

Sam Ginder sent along a clipping which noted that Congressman Don Fuqua had read into the Congressional Record a tribute to our late classmate, D i x i e Billingslea. Among other honors, Fuqua noted that Dixie had been decorated by the United States Air Force 140 times!

Regrets from the following were received for the Homecoming party: Paul Utterback, Dan Marangiello, Sam Ginder, Paps Sheely, Forrest Johns, and Wes Hammond. Wes writes of being in his last year in Hawaii and looking forward to returning to the East Coast. He reports the arrival of J. J. Grace in July at Kaneohe (see last paragraph), and frequent visits with Art Ismay on the CinCPac staff.

A Grumman news release announces the appointment of Richard C. Higgins as Director of Administrative Services. Dick has been with Grumman since leaving the Air Force in 1955.

Don Griesmer to head the USAF MX Program

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Dick says his squadron will move to Charleston in March. He also reported seeing John Stader in Norfolk and Bill Shaughnessy (CO MILWAUKEE) in Newport. D o n Jarvis advises that he was transferred to Newfoundland in June, and that he and the family are enjoying the area and the "challenge of running the Naval Station on a diminishing budget." Ralph Leach says he has moved to Texas and is going back to school. His new address is 2304 Royal Acres Drive, Denton, TX 76201. An Air Force release states that Col. D o n Griesmer has been selected to head the Air Force's MX Program; the MX office "is assigned to the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System Program. . . "

are appreciated and I realize we must all contribute if classmates and friendly readers are to enjoy the '52 columns.

"Pud and 1 left Norfolk in June after my three years as N l on Staff, ComSubLant to come to the Naval War College. My predecessor (Bill Yates '48) left a big pair of shoes to fill as the Chairman of Submarine Warfare in the Tactics Department. Professor T o m Cotten has joined me in the Tactics Department from a tour in OP-96. Other classmates on the staff/ faculty at the College include John Landford, Jim Wilson, and W e n d y Morgenthaler.

Jim N a u g l e is a student in the College of Naval Warfare. Jim and I were together at SubLant where he was Plans Officer. Left behind in Norfolk on ComSubLant staff are Paul Kilduff and Dick Lumsden.

Finally, can anyone help with addresses for the following (the Postal Service gave u p ) : V. C. Baron (formerly Ciamprone), G. A. Barunas, G. L. Bassett, L. H. Bibby, R. G. Bills, W. H. Bowling, R. B. Bregman, P. S. Byrne, Jr., R. C. Cherry, T. P. Conlin, T. S. Cowan, Jr., M. D. Cunningham, P. L. Dion, J. S. Dobbins, J. E. Fuller, C. M. Ginter, Jr., H. J. Grace, J. J. Grace (somewhere in Kaneohe?), D. M. Greathouse, R. A. Johnstone, L. J. Keily, J. R. Kemble, J. R. Love, R. A. Madden, L. G. Mariow, F. J. Mulholland, D. V. Murray, D. F. Neely, P. M. Pahl, W. J. Pototsky, B. F. Price, J. M. Redfield, R. W. Roy, R. P. Fasulo, T. F. Rush, R. S. Salin, W. H. Seay, Jr., T. W. Sherman, Jr., W. J. Schutz, R. M. Stanley, J. J. Strohm, and T. E. Wynkoop (somewhere in Virginia Beach ?).

Merry Christmas!

"Other classmates associated with the Submarine Force I've seen in the last six months or so include Harry Spencer and Frank Victor on ComSubGru TWO staff, George Vahsen as CO Naval Submarine School, Pat M c D o n a l d ComSubRon TEN and Jeff Badgett CO HOLLAND. Also saw P. D . Sierer in Portsmouth, N.H., before he moved to Annapolis. We have A l Kelln as ComSubRon FOURTEEN and Walt Brooks, CO CANOPUS, Jim Keene in OP-21 and Frank Wadsworth in SP. "Pud and I were able to buy a house at the height of the housing market here in Newport before the news of the Navy moving out depressed the market. We enjoy it hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but then again winter weather hasn't hit us."

From all of us here to all of you there.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bill

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Pres. Capt. Norman F. Stein, USN Sec'y, Capt. W . G. Fisher, Jr., USN Office of the Commandant USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 39.7 Thanks to the fine efforts of the Navy football team, Ron Campbell, Si Simons, Tom (Tim) Mullane, et al. Homecoming weekend was a roaring success. As usual, there were many couples attending their first Homecoming who, of course, were surprised to see how young we all looked. Total attendance included around thirty-five to forty couples. Start your plans now to come back or join us for number twentytwo next year.

Z u g Zastrow writes he recently had lunch with Ferris Smith, A l Enderle, and B o b Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fun was had by all.

A nice note from Susie Seeger (Chuck's better half) reports they are now settled in Claremont, Cal., where Chuck is the Naval Plant Representative at General Dynamics in Pomona. They regretted leaving the Annapolis area, but find Claremont also to be a great small town and gready enhanced by a pool in their back yard. Chuck enjoys being actively involved in the missile business. Thank you, Susie.

I received the following letter from B o b Connelly. This is the type of letter your class column needs from each area if the column is to be meaningful. As discussed in the last issue, anyone interested or willing to act as an area secretary is encouraged to let me know.

Obviously from Bob's letter, your efforts would be a great help. Thank you, Bob. "Your correspondence efforts in Shipmate

Bust of Fleet Admiral Nimitz donated by '55

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Pres., Cdr. C. O. Anderson, USN Sec'y, Mr. R o n Gurnsey 7400 Colshire Dr. McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 33.6

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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 96346 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. John E. W e l l s 55 Sheridan Rd., Arnold, MD 21012 Percent Members: 29.9

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Pres., Cdr. Otto A. Zipf, USN Sec'y, LCol. A. J. Chiota, USAF 7708 Jaffrey Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20022 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. J. J. Kronzer, USN Management Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 27.7 The following classmates are extended our heartiest congratulations on being selected for Captain in the Navy line category: Jack Baldwin, Tom Emery, Bruce Gilchrist, Scott McCauley, John McDonnell, Fred McLaren, Bruce Newell, and Dick Peterson.

On 7 September, the Nimitz Library was formally dedicated and turned over to VAdm. W. P. Mack, Superintendent, USNA, by Adm. I. C. Kidd, Jr., Chief of Naval Material.

This dedication ceremony was highlighted by the

73 official unveiling of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz bust, which dominates the main entrance landing to the library. The magnificent bust and base combination is the result of the donation made by our class. Any contributions made to the annual Alumni Association Fund Drive can be designated by the donator to be applied against the outstanding pledge balance which still exists for this class gift.

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Ch. Exec. Com, Cdr. Gene McPartland, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Schmidt, USN Box 1926, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 29.1

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Pres., Maj. Fritz Warren, USMC Sec, Mr. Frank Barnes 7705 Falstaff Rd., McLean, VA 22107 Corr. Sec, Cdr. D . M. Collins, USN P.O. Box 7539, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Percent Members: 33.3 We were saddened by news of D a v e Field's (3rd co) death 20 September from cardiac arrest. A contribution has been made to the American Cancer Society in Dave's memory. Mr. Joe Duffy, 8446 Portland Place, McLean, VA 22101 is accepting contributions towards a memorial chair for Dave.

The class made a donation to the David L. Anglim Memorial Scholarship at the Naval Supply Corp Foundation, Naval Supply Corps School, Athens, Ga., as requested by Dave's brother. Donations in excess of those required for a memorial chair will be applied to this scholarship.

USAF Maj. Walter H o g g has been awarded the DOD Joint Service Commendation for meritorious service while assigned to Headquarters, Allied Land Forces Southeastern Europe and Headquarters, Sixth Tactical Air Force, Izmir, Turkey.

Also at the 9 October luncheon, Jim Bender (18th Co.) volunteered to act as the class Decedent Affairs Officer. In this capacity he will perform two functions: (1) send a message of condolence to the bereaved from the class and (2) arrange for a classmate to accept donations and make arrangements for a memorial chair.

Upon graduation, Joe Duffy (3rd Co.) went into the Supply Corps. He resigned his commission in 1961 and entered Law school followed by 2-3 years private general law practice.

In 1969 Joe returned to the Navy at the GS-14 level as a counsel in NavAirSysCom. Joe is now with the Navy General Counsel at the GS-15 level. When you're in Crystal Plaza # 5 , give Joe a call at OX 2-7183 and stop by for a cup of coffee.

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Pres., Cdr. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Ernest C. Luders, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402 Percent Members: 33.9 GENERAL NEWS Homecoming and our gala fifteenth reunion are two days away at this month's deadline so that story will have to wait for the next issue.

Other news items to look forward to are the results of the elections for class president and executive committee.

The September monthly luncheon of the Washington Chapter was highlighted by the presence of Johnny McCain who is making great strides in regaining his health and is presently attending the National War College.

We are in the process of assuming sponsorship of the 18th Company Wardroom and it appears that the cost involved will be minimal since appropriated funds have unexpectedly been made available. Nonetheless, we would like to do something to give it the '58 touch. In addition to a class crest plaque, we would like to decorate the room with ship/squadron plaques and/or mounted patches of units commanded by '58ers. Later, as the select few make flag rank, their autographed photos might well be added to the collection of '58 memorabilia. For the moment though we'll confine the decorations to the former and would appreciate all you CO's sending me one of your unit plaques (to the above address).

MAIL BAG

Walter Hogg At the 9 October Washington, D.C. class luncheon, Clyde V a n l a n d i n g h a m (7th Co.) was elected to relieve D i c k T o n e r (13th Co.) as President of the Washington Chapter. Congratulations, Clyde. Dick has been reassigned as a Special Assistant to the Air Force Chief of Staff. On behalf of the class, Dick, thanks for your diligent outstanding performance as our local president. We hope Gen. Brown will let you come to the luncheon.

Wow! The mail bag is chock full of goodies this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; First, from the USAF Home Town News Center I (don't know what I'd do without that outfit) comes news of LCol. George Ojalehto and Maj. Earl Farney. George was recendy promoted to LCol. and is presendy serving as Chief of Ground Operations of the Space and Missiles Organization (SAMSO) at Los Angeles. Earl has received the DEC and Air Medal for service in Southeast Asia as an AC-119 navigator on a mission during which he and his crew provided close air support for allied forces. Earl is currently serving at Griffiss AFB, N.Y., as a B-52 radar navigator with a unit of SAC. From USS DAMATO (DD-871) comes word that Harry K o n k e l has completed a successful 16 month tour as Commanding Officer and is enroute to Newport and the Naval War College.

From the Silent Service contingent in New London, Kent Lawrence writes, "Rich Anderson is CO CORPORAL, Bob Fuller is CO JOHN

MARSHALL (Gold), Tracy Kosoff is CO TIGRONE, Bob Slaven is on ComSubGru Two Staff, Bob Perkins is CO TREPANG, Leo Therrien is with SubShips at the Electric Boat Company, Frank Butterworth is CO BILLFISH, Bob Figura is a civilian, Kerry Gentry is PCO NATHANAEL GREENE, Jack MacKinnon is CO LAFAYETTE

overhauling at Electric Boat, Frank Caldwell is PCO C. P. LiPscoMBE building at Electric Boat and I'm CO GREENFISH. With the diesel decommissionings coming up, some of us will be changing jobs in the near future. I'm going to the staff of CoMedNorEast, the Navy NATO command in Ankara, Turkey. Erna, our two children, and 1 are looking forward to a most interesting tour. If anyone gets out that way, do stop by and say hello." (Sec. Note: I count at least nine plaques that should soon be adorning the walls of the 18th Co. Wardroom).

Here's one that came in by dog sledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the cold, barren, windswept speck at the end of the Aleutian chain (Shemya AFB to you CHEECHAKO'S). D o n Timmins writes that he's left his family in Sacramento while he serves a one year unaccompanied tour as civil engineer. He writes, "Before leaving for this tour I had a chance to visit with my old roommate, Reid Paige. He is now out of the Marine Corps and flying with Pan Am out of San Francisco. He and Ann and four children live in Livermore, Cal." Don goes on to say that he hasn't seen many classmates in recent years so be sure to look him up if you pass through Shemya (or rock your wings if you fly over). If I seem to be lacking in sympathy Don, it's only because I made three glorious winter deployments to Adak back in the early 60's. Dick Abel has fond memories of Shemya. He was a weather guesser there back in those days and don't think that wasn't a challenge! That must be one of the few places in the world where you can have 60 knots of wind and zero visibility in fog at the same time.

Bill Grady has recently returned from a four year tour at HQ U.S. Air Forces Europe in Wiesbaden, Germany, and is presendy serving in the 58th Civil Engineering Squadron at Luke AFB, Arizona.

From Bupers comes word of the outstanding job Bill Howard has been doing there. According to the news release, he recently received the Meritorious Service Medal for service in the Office of CNO. Congratulations Bill!

Well, here's one from the Marine Corps PAO on the last guy in the world who needs any help from PAO! Remember back in the Jul.-Aug. issue when I referred to Bill Bauer as the "world's greatest F-14 pilot." At that time I was quoting him. Seems the Marine Corps finally recognized his talents and awarded him the Navy Commendation Medal. All kidding aside, Bill, congratulations, you deserved it! Dick Tillman has completed a tour at The Citadel and is now serving at Martin Marietta Aerospace Corp. as Program Coordinator on the Sprint, Pershing, and Walleye missile programs.

Finally, I received a letter from Hank Darius who is Assistant Secretary and Counsel at Northeast Utilities in Hartford, Connecticut.

Hank would like to contact B o b W e l l s ' widow Leah, and so far I've not been much help.

If any of you know her address call Hank at 203-666-6911 or write P.O. Box 270, Hartford, Conn. 06101.

74 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW •TCAR! (Boy, does that sound ridiculous in the middle of October.)

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Chmn. Exec. Com., Cdr. Edward B. Baker, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Martin J. Finerty, Jr., USN P.O. Box 1692, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 31.2 HERE AND THERE Consistent with our unwritten policy of acknowledging another promotion for J. G. Richards Roddey once a quarter, we are happy to announce that Dick has been promoted to senior vice president of the North Carolina National Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Although Dick's name has appeared many times in our column, I'm not sure we have ever mentioned that he and his wife Gail are the proud parents of four children, J. G. Richards, Jr., 10, Grace, 9, William, 8, and Jean, 2.

Sunset Realty, Inc. with corporate offices in Rolling Hills Estates, Cal., has announced that John S. Kanuch has joined their organization in the field of residential and investment real estate.

From the far away area of Tehran, Iran, John Butterfield reports that he is very busy in his new position as Naval Attache. Shortly after John's arrival, he met Bill Corroiun who was flying some congressman around the area on a fact finding mission. Bill is stationed with the flight operations at HQ USEUCOM. Prior to departing for Iran, John attended attache school in Washington which afforded him the opportunity to participate in his avocation of long distance running. The past spring saw John finish 26 of 1,500 in the Boston Marathon and 1st in Annapolis Roadrunners Club 4 mile race. The remainder of the Butterfield family also added to the trophy collection as wife, Priscilla, won a ladies only 9 mile race in Wellesley, Mass., and 12 year old daughter Wendy was tops in her 16 year old and under class in a 4 mile race in Amherst, Mass. It would appear that the Butterfield running activities will be curtailed somewhat during this Middle East duty tour, and as always, their door is open for any classmates passing through the area.

Mr. Harvey B. Seim, USNA '40, kindly forwarded a clipping from a Brussels newspaper concerning Jacques H a u m o n t who is the publisher of a Guide to Antique Dealers in Belgium.

The guide is apparently the first work devoted exclusively to Belgium dealers and shows the specialties of each dealer, hours of shop operation, languages spoken by the dealer, and other particulars associated with each shop.

In addition to providing the interesting information concerning our classmate, the article, which was written in French, also provided the elder Finerty daughter with a news item for her seventh grade French class. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Seim for his efforts. That's it for this month.

RISE AND SHINE WITH '59!

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Pres., Mr. Henry A. Lawinski Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez 619 W. 37th St., Austin, TX 78705 Percent Members: 35.8 ANNOUNCEMENTS George Bezek (Maj., USAF) has received the Meritorious Service Medal in ceremonies at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. George was cited for his outstanding performance of duty as project officer and branch chief in the directorate of computer technology at the Space and Missile Systems Organization, Los Angeles Air Force Station, Cal. Additionally, he holds two awards of the Air Force Commendation Medal. George earned his MBA degree in 1970 from Texas A&M University.

to charge away in Hawaii (his address is 989 Kanakow PL, Mariners Ridge, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, HI 96825, phone 395-6824).

I hadn't heard from Bob for a number of years, so he proceeded to bring us up to date on his goings-on. After he left his company officer billet at USNA in 1968 he went to the USS INTREPID as Cats and Arresting Gear Officer. In 1970 he moved to Hawaii to join VP-17, and his last orders to ComThirdFlt required a move all the way from Barbers Point to Ford Island. He and his wife Nita have just bought a home in Hawaii Kai and are enjoying Hawaii.

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Pres., Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig, USN 389-C Ricketts Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 31.8 The first clasmate of ours to assume command of a destroyer (that your C S . has heard of) is Art Rowe. The Class of '61 has had LST, MSO, ATA, and destroyer escort commands but no full-sized destroyer commands. Congratulations, Art! Art, who was CO of the USS

WINDHAM

COUNTY until she was transferred to the Turkish Navy, thoroughly enjoyed his tour aboard his "gator." He regrets the passing of the bow-type LST from the scene—they were slow but extremely reliable. After a leave in Calif., Art returned to Yokosuka to assume command of the USS BAUSELL (DD

George Bezek Cliff Schumann (Maj., USAF) received the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal at Kirtland AFB, N.M. for meritorious service as assistant professor aerospace studies at Rutgers University.

He is presently assigned at Kirtland as a staff development engineer with a unit of the Air Force Systems Command. He holds a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. from Monmouth College in West Long Branch, N.J. FROM AUSTIN Just to show how easy it is to lose track of people, even I get lost every once in a while. I didn't send in inputs to our Shipmate column from May through July, and the Shipmate staff thought I had disappeared into thin air. They asked Bill Dimsdale to act as Sec. until they found me.

Got a letter from my old plebe year roommate, E. P. Walsh. He and his wife Denise and three kids have settled in Phoenix, Ariz.— he says they're alive and well and living in a mini-paradise (which means swimming weather for them) after New England. E. P. is a school psychologist and is teaching a couple of evening courses at the local college.

Things are looking up on the prospects of organizing local class chapters in a number of areas. Hank Phillips has taken charge in Annapolis. Harry Lewis waiting for the class listings for N.J. and Del. and is scheduling an organization meeting in late Jan. after he returns from his travels (by the way, his address is Navsecphiladv Code 6700D, U.S. Naval Base, BIdg. # 2 6 , Phil., Pa. 19112—diose of you in the Philly area should get in touch with him if he doesn't get in touch with you). And Bob Rohr is finally setded after his recent move and is ready

845).

The

BAUSELL is presendy

in overhaul at SRF Yokosuka and getting what Art terms a "great" overhaul.

Art and Linda have two young ones, Melanie Lynne and Hilary Denise. The Rowes can be reached by writing: Box 668, Dependent Mail Section, FPO Seatde 98762.

Wallace Benjamin

Another doctor of the class is Wallace F. Benjamin. A press release states that he is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College and has recently completed his internship at the Robert Packer Hospital. He is now an emergency room physician at that hospital which is located in Sayre, Pa. Congratulations, Doc!

75 Another press release informs us that Dennis E. Doherty has just won membership in his firm's President's Club. Dennis is a representative of National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont and is located in Montpelier, Vt. Dennis has also earned attendance at an educational conference at Acapuico, Mexico. Another '61 super salesman!

Wherever N o r m Pigeon goes, a dramatic increase in 1961 class activities occurs. Norm organized the Newport, R.I., area and instituted a monthly luncheon. The following attended the luncheon on 14 Sept.: Students from NWC, J. Bower, B. Steele, R. Petrucci, R. Morgan, N. Pigeon, R. Lamporte, B. Cassels, G. Flesher; NWC Staff, G. Senneff, R. T. Davis; XO USS RUSH, Ed Sclichter; NUSC Newport, F. Visted, T. Tucker, F. Farber; local dentist, Dick Stengel; visiting fireman, Bruce Maxon. Another local dentist. Rick Drummond, was called away for an emergency at lunch time. Norm states that he hopes '61 social life will improve in the Newport area and says that it "looks like Army-Navy party in Newport is first try in regaining youth."

Another letter was received from Yokosuka.

Chuck St. Laurent wrote to tell us that he relieved as XO

of USS

RICHARD B . ANDERSON

(DD 786) on 13 July 1973. Chuck had come from the staff of ComNavForV, Saigon,, RVN just prior to the U.S. Forces withdrawal. While on leave Chuck and Arilla attended a party hosted

by Marianne and Jim Ibach in Vienna, Va., in May., Jim works with Human Resources Development in DC. The party was a semi-21st Company reunion S & A Club. Those included besides the St. Laurents were: Jim and Pat George (Jim recently received his Ph.D. and is now a research assistant for Senator Brock of Tenn.); Jim and Sandi Morris (Jim works for a computer company in Md.); Dick and Kathy Norman (Dick works for! the Maritime Administration in D . C ) ; Larry McEwen and date (Larry works for an environmental bureau in D . C ) ; Charlie and Scottie Farrell (Charlie is with NavShips); Doc and Mary White (MarCorps Hdqts); Jack Mattiace (Jack is resigning from the USMC and plans on entering the computer field).

While on leave Chuck attended the May Alumni Assoc, luncheon with four classmates in D.C. and had the pleasure of hearing Adm. Zumwalt speak. Pat and Jim G e o r g e also gave a pleasant Sayonara party for Arilla and Chuck at the Georges' home in Rockville, Md. Other news from Chuck includes: T o n y Passerella is an instructor at OCS; Jim Kulesz is headed for Germany to attend the German War College after attending NWC; B o b Davis also graduated from NWC in June and is now assigned as an instructor there; Rick H o l l y just decommissioned his ship, USS WINCHESTER COUNTY

(LST 1186) and is now TAD to ComFleActs, Yokosuka before reporting to the Armed Forces Staff College. Rick and Chris are expecting their third child. D i c k W h i t n e y is an EDO working in production at SRF, Yokosuka; and T i m W i n a n t is XO of one of the Navy's new LST—the PEORIA (it is reported that Tim can really rip off a rendition of a song of that name).

Merry Christmas! Get it done with '61!

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Pres., LCdr. John Hewitt, USN Sec'y, LCdr. H o w a r d Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R Captain's Enterprises 2521 Riva Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 36.1 Homecoming 1973 is now a memory, but a sweet one. Our victory over Syracuse was witnessed by more than 150 classmates and wives.

The cocktail party at the Ramada was all the more successful with the appearance of Ed Davies and his dog, MA-CO, Paul Galanti, Mike McGrath and D a v e Hoffman. (A picture of the five will appear in the next issue.)

The festivities of that evening will long be remembered by all of us. Another get-together will be planned for next year's Homecoming weekend and plans will be announced next spring. An idea discussed at Homecoming and one that deserves immediate attention is the compilation and publication of a 1962 Class Gauge. Already the task is underway with company representatives contacting their companymates for the required information. Hopefully, this Gauge will be distributed to everyone by midMarch. A list of company reps will appear in the next issue. Please cooperate with him when you are contacted in order to insure success to this project.

I believe congratulations are in order to our three classmates who were three years deep selected for the rank of commander. We are indeed proud of Jack Maurer, T o m Mercer, and Leighton Smith for their accomplishments and justified recognition.

AROUND THE FLEET Sal Martinelli writes that since leaving Annapolis last summer, Jill and he are now well settled in Naples where he is serving as the Deputy Director of the NavFacEngCom European branch. The job is more than challenging, and very interesting with extensive travel concerning shore facilities related matters in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Of course the welcome mat is out for all classmates who are coming into or passing through the Naples area.

Sal can be reached through the Naval Support Activity Naples switchboard and would be only too happy to help classmates in arranging hotel accommodations or the like in any planned travels to this part of the world.

Not many officers have had the distinction of serving at all three major military academies, but T o m Burch has. He is now serving as the USAF Academy's tactical exchange officer at West Point. Tom still thinks Navy is number one! At the completion of this tour he will attend Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB. Tom's family includes wife Ellen and sons, Bradley and Jason.

Bill Fulton writes that he is now in Thailand as the Commanding Officer of the Military Sealift Office there. Previous tours included Com ServPac in Hawaii, PG School in Monterey, NSC Oakland, SEAL training and then NRTC New Haven, Conn. While Bill is overseas, Joan and three true Navy juniors are living in Derby, Conn.

BITS AND PIECES D a v e Belton is now attached to the Naval Historical Center in the Ships History Section in

Washington, DC. He and Molly just returned from Yokosuka where Dave was with Sub Flot SEVEN. Bill Estell is over in the Med as Flag Lieutenant Secretary to ComCruDesGru EIGHT. Sandy and Dick Life have not yet departed for Moscow. Dick is at Georgetown University working towards his MA in Russian Area Studies. He is scheduled to report to Russia in July 1974.

T i m Locher and D a n Condon are pilots for National Airlines living in Southern Florida.

I hope this holiday season finds you and your families in good health. May the coming year be a successful one in all respects.

This year our class has a great deal for which to be thankful. In your prayers make special mention for information and safety of Smokey Tolbert, Brad Cuthbert, Chuck Lee and Lamar Heiskell.

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Pres., Mr. Thomas E. Bowman, III Sec'y, LCdr. Robert L. Harper, USNR-R 412 South Williamsburg Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 36.3 Homecoming this year was outstanding. It was just like old times seeing familiar faces.

"We're not getting any older, we're just getting better," was one of the remarks made at the class dinner Saturday night. Congratulations to the 6th Co.—they had 16 members there.

The 18th Co. also had a good showing with 15 classmates. A total of 211 classmates was at Homecoming. At the Saturday class dinnerdance, we had 405 people sit down for dinner, and over 200 people stayed at the hotel— which made for some really good hotel parties.

When classmates checked into the hotel on Friday, we presented the wives with a mum for the football game and the tickets and schedule of activities for the weekend were enclosed in an envelope. The hospitality room was filled with classmates and wives getting reacquainted with friends, whom they hadn't seen for years.

Early in the evening, buses departed from the hotel to Dahlgren Hall for the intimate cocktail party, 3,600 people. We were hoarse from yelling to be heard above the noise. After an announcement on the loud speaker that the class of '63 needed more rolls, we were bombarded. An excellent business meeting was held on Saturday morning with 60-70 classmates attending. Kent Maxfield was voted president, B o b Forster—vice-President, Bob Harper— secretary and Jim Ring—treasurer. The new bylaws and trust fund were voted in and the class dues were raised to $10.00 for the class trust. Saturday was a great day, we had fantastic weather, we won the game and the dinner dance was outstanding.

Special thanks are in order for Margie and Vic Dean. It was their idea and work that went into making the name tags (for those of you who weren't at the class party, the name tags were made by cutting the classmate's picture out of the Lucky ^tg and pasting it onto a name card with the name printed on it). It was a lot of work and we certainly appreciated the Deans' help. The comments that were made when everyone saw their old pictures were classical. Another thanks goes to Mike Shelley who did a great job in arranging and coordinating the bus transportation. Mike was right there

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Pres., Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, LCdr. James S. Baumstark, USN USS G. P. LiscoMB (SSN-685), FPO NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Grant Fulkerson, USN Weapons and Systems Eng. Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 34.8

making sure the buses didn't leave without anyone. Gayle and Satch Baumgart pitched right in and kept things rolling along smoothly with registration and keeping the hospitality room well stocked with the "really good stuff."

Also Judy Puckett was a great help Friday with registration and along with Jim R i n g worked at arranging the football seating by company. Ann Brinkly helped Saturday by handing out box lunches. Bob Harper arranged for the band that played at the dinner dance and they were excellent. At Linn and T e b Bowman's suggestion, the class sponsored a local Baltimore artist's showing. The artist, Marvin "Skip" Barry, prior to Homecoming, came down to the Academy and sketched Bancroft Hall, the Chapel, Tecumseh (down walkway), and Midshipman room with bunk, B-robe, sword, books, etc. The pictures were well received and the class made approximately $240.00 from the sales.

These sketches are original pen and ink, signed and limited edition. Anyone wanting to purchase these pictures, there are still some availableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;($25.00 for a group of 3, $5.00 goes to the class or individual pictures for $10.00, $3.00 to the class). You can contact Jim Ring who will make arrangements with the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the class will still make a profit on any orders after the reunion.

Much to our surprise, T e b B o w m a n , on behalf of the class, presented Eileen and me with the four sketches. We were very appreciative and thank you very much.

Pictures were taken at the class dinner by various class members and we hope to publish a couple next month.

This group shot, taken in October on board USS HANCOCK, shows eight members of the class of 1963.

From left to right and standing are: Gene Dehnert, Assistant Strike Operations; Vance Shufeldt, Operations Officer, VA-212; Dennis Jones, Damage Control Assistant; Hank Dalton (who was passing through on his way from USS TRUXTUN to NAS Cubi Point), Flag Secretary

for Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Three.

Front row: Bill Hoefling, Ordnance Officer; Jeff Miles, Executive Officer, VA-164; Bill Himchak, Communications Officer; and Dennis Bell, Maintenance Officer, VF-24.

For all but Dennis Jones and Hank Dalton, of course, this is the second WestPac deploymen aboard HANCOCK for this group. A few "light" moments have been shared. Notice "Running Dog" Dehnert's grin of satisfaction, Vance Shufeldt's inquiring look. "Where is my wife?" Dennis Jones' realization that he and Hank are the only Blackshoes, and Jeff Miles, he forgot to comb his hair!

HANCOCK spent the next few days evading various typhoons in the South China Sea, so Vance and Nancy were late in getting together in Manila, and Hank spent considerably more time aboard than he had expected. The ship's next port of call was to be Hong Kong and in a few weeks was scheduled to depart WestPac for NAS Alameda, to arrive before Christmas.

Oh happy day!

This will be my last article as class secretary.

After five years it is time for someone else to spread the word. I know Bob Harper will do a great job. Keep him up to date with what's happening around your neck of the woods.

Also a reminder to send the Alumni House change of address cards if you have moved recently. Thank you for the opportunity of having served you as class secretary and Eileen, Michael, Charles, Mary and Kathleen and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with peace and happiness.

Sincerely yours,

Eli

Homecoming '73 turned out to be a very successful event for everyone except maybe the Syracuse fans. In addition to winning the football game all the functions were well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy seeing old friends and having a good time. We had a good turnout at the alumni reception and dinner Friday night and an even better showing at our own pre and post game tailgate party and a party at the home of Jo and Bob Joyce on Saturday night. Here is a complete list, hopefully, of all who attended any or all of the events.

Yvonne and Jerry Anderson; Mikie and Phil Asher; Margaret and Tom "Yogi" Baer; Diane and Frank Benner; Ann and Ernie Blake; Pam and Bob Buttram; Jerry and Bill Chaney; Evelyn and Jim Clark; Linda and John Common; Jan and Al Creal; Marion and Charlie Culbertson; Carole and Bob Davenport; Patti and Strom Evans; Barb and Ed Farrell and Ed's sister Cathy; Teelie and Johnny Fitzgerald; Ann and Grant Fulkerson; Betty and Ken Fusch; Tony Garcia; Waddy Garrett; Marge and Jack Geraghty; Linda and Don Gibbons; Bette Jo and Earl Gorman; Dave Gould; Tom Hawk and friend Barb Iney; Carol and Phil Jacobs; Sas and Bob Johnson; Marcia and Charlie Jett; Jo and Bob Joyce; Annie and John Kendall; Mary George and John Kipp; Jan and Don Hannsz; Gloria and George Leonard; Tony Lemke; Nancy and Bob Marsh; Beverly and Ken Middleton; Beth and Jim Ounsworth; Carolyn and Joe Ponder; Brenda and Tom Murray; Priss and Norm Ray; Sydney and Rich Ruble; Pammy and Joe Saul; Gerry and John Schaefer; Jackie and Jim Sorensen; Sherry and Bill Starks; Cathy and Joe Stewart; Nancy and Jim Tolbert; Judy and John Tweel; Connie and Woodie Vaughn; Dianne and Terry Ward; and Dottie and Web Wright.

Everyone who attended the Homecoming festivities was discussing next year's big tenth reunion. Plans are being made for what we hope will be a reunion you will never forget. A newsletter will be published in early 1974 outlining many of the events we hope to have and details will also be published in Shipmate as they become available. If you have any suggestions or questions don't hesitate to write.

Class questionnaires continue to trickle in and we are planning to send the directory to the printers sometime before the first of March.

All of the following items were derived from the questionnaires.

D o n Hackett is out of the Navy and living in Ellicott City, Maryland. Don is working for the Central Trane Air Conditioning Co. He and his wife Susan have one child, a daughter, Kathryn Ann, who was born 13 June 1973.

Another Maryland resident is N i c k Markoff.

Nick is now the football coach at Bullis Prep School in Potomac, Md. He and his wife Mary and their four children Natalie (8), Moneca (6), Nick (4) and Alex (2) are living in Silver Spring.

Jerry Bailey and his wife Kimico are living in Sasebo, Japan. Jerry is the Commanding

77 Officer of the Military Sealift Command Office in Sasebo.

D a n Ballbach is out of the Navy and working for the Boston law firm of Foley, Hoag and Eliot. Dan, his wife, Annelle, and their son, Brett ( 3 ) , are living in Lexington, Mass.

Another classmate who is now a lawyer is Ernie Blake. Ernie is working for the Washington law firm of Shaw, Pittman, Potts, and Trowbridge. Ernie, Ann and their two children, Benjie (4) and Jeffrey ( 3 ) , are living in Bowie, Md. Bob Johnson is also living in Bowie, Md. Bob is out of the Marine Corps and is presently working as a marine engineer for the firm of George E. Sharp, Inc., in Hyattsville, Md. Bill Blaha is one of the dwindling number of classmates we have attending Postgraduate School at Monterey. Am not certain of the exact figure, but compared to a high of nearly 125 in 1970 we now have only a few classmates still attending, about 25. Bill, his wife, Karen, and their daughter, Beth (3), are living in Navy housing in Monterey.

William "Bill" Bracker is working for the Pacific Pumps Division of Dresser Industries. Bill, Carol and their two sons, Billy (4) and Carl ( 2 ) , live in Houston, Texas.

Robert D e n d y is working for the Rock City Packaging Co., Inc. Bob, his wife, Patricia, and their two children, Audrey (8) and Steven (4), live in Lilburn, Ga. This is about it for this month. Hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Why not send all your classmates a Christmas card? You can do it by sending one along to me and having it included in Shipmate.

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Pres., LCdr. Sam Dutrow, Jr., USN Sec'y, Lt. Rick Brush, Jr., USN 7436 Bovet Way San Diego, CA 92122 Percent Members: 28.5 Since I fashioned this article together early in October, I can only confidently predict that our Blue and Gold crushed our arch rivals from up on the Hudson just as they romped over VMI in the opener 37-8. Additionally, our selection board convened 31 Oct. and the results should be out in time to add some additional cheer during this yuletide season to those few of us still on active duty. Just a reminder that it's not to early to start thinking about our 10th class reunion. I see in Navy Times that Chip Seymour has been ordered to USNA so we will have at least one contact in Crabtown.

Received a great letter from Smokey Tobanek who is not only older, wiser, fatter and poorer than in '65, but also in the Air Force with plenty of news to pass on. Smokey attended the Armed Forces Intelligence Training Center at Lowry AFB in Colorado shortly after graduation. Subsequent tours included duty at Mather AFB, KC-135 jet tankers at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, and considerable time TDY at UTAPAO AB, Thailand, refueling fighters at sea. In August of '69 he packed up his beat up '63 T-Bird, Honda motorcycle and fishing tackle and headed for Laredo, Tex. and pilot training.

Since graduation he spent the last 2 'A years at CCK Air Base in Thailand logging most of his air time over Vietnam until the pullout earlier

this year. Smokey has seen Barry McConnell flying HC-130's at Korat AB, Thailand, who reports on the following AF classmates: Boyd Knowles flying F-4's somewhere in SE Asia; Hank Kees had a tour in the Black Ponies (OV-10) in Thailand, but present whereabouts are unknown; Bob Hennessy was (and still may be) at Dyess AFB, Tex., flying B-52's; Ferman Thomas is flying for Eastern Air Lines; Bob Cook was flying C-130's but is out working in the Cleveland area; Rich Bayer is at Shaw AFB, SC, flying EB-66's; and finally Tom Koch is stationed somewhere in Europe.

Smokey plans to retire next May and perhaps open up a night club in Majorca. We wish you every success in your forthcoming venture, Smokey, and do keep us posted from time to time.

A short note from Gary Rezeau (LCdr.) who reports his wife, Marcy, gave birth to their second son, Joshua Lance, last 19 July. Their first son, Nathan, is almost two and their daughter, Michelle, is seven. Tom is attached to VA-75, the Sunday Punchers, who pulled in the Adm. C Wade McCluskey Award for the Navy's No. 1 attack squadron this year.

Another short note from Skip MacMichael (LCdr.) who recendy returned to Charleston from six months in the Med as CO of the USS CHEWAUCAN (AOG-50). Other classmates in the area include B o b Beauchamp, CO of the USS ASSURANCE and Jim Rouse and T i m

Hodgensâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both in the silent service.

Steve M c D o n a l d writes from Miami that we now have between 30-35 classmates flying for EAL. Next time you fly Eastern, look up front, it may be an old friend. Pat Philbin is attending law school full time (in his 2nd year) and flying out of NY airports. Do we hear wedding bells Pat? Janice and Bill Burd bought a home in South Miami. Bill is a manager of 2nd Officers and spends most of his time instructing on the 727 or giving engineering checks. Furman T h o m a s is also based in Miami. Bill Fries and his wife settled in Florida where Bill is a nuclear engineer for Florida Power and Light.

Steve flew with Pepper Ingram several weeks ago and he seems to like it very well. Steve just saw Lynn and Jim Savard in Miami. He is a co-pilot on DC-9's and is attending school to be a L-1011 second officer. The family lives in Toms River, N.J., and he commutes to NY to fly. Jim reports that Joe Dietch, a copilot on the DC-9 out of Boston, will be getting married soon. Steve will be sending his 8th annual Homecoming report very soon, so look for it in the big January/February double issue.

Cheekie Dudine gave birth to a daughter, Dominique Michelle, on 9 Sept. On 7 Oct. 1 went fishing off the La Jolla kelp beds with Bee and Bill K e m p l e on the luxury yacht SEAL II. A good time was had by all. Bill is stationed at 29 Palms but will be leaving for Okinawa next June and Bee will be moving back to Monterey.

Well, it has been a great year, but I'm sure 1974 will prove even better and hopefully we'll all be a litde closer, a litde wiser and perhaps with even a few more sheckles in our pockets.

Till next month, everyone take care and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Joyous New Year.

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Pres., Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G . Johnson, J r .

3920 Ingraham St. 11-313, San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 27.9 James H o u g h writes in from the USS FORT FISHER ( L S D - 4 0 ) where he has been the First Lt. since her commissioning last year. Jim says it's the best job he's had in the Navy and the best one onboard! He and Markey are living in San Pedro. 1 know we mentioned Jim last month, but he feels he needs the publicity!

I just received a letter from N o a h Sexton and he's up to his old tricks again. Noah has a new job again, and this time it's for real.

Noah left his job with Old Colony Transportation to join Medtronics, Inc., a medical sales company. Noah handles pacemakers sales which requires him to be present during heart surgery while his equipment is being used. He was honored as "salesman for the quarter" ending July of 1973, after just six months with the company. Noah and Mary have two children, Laurie, age six, and James, one. They are living at 5 Chad wick Court, Amherst, MA 01002 and invite any classmates in the area to stop by for a visit.

Dennis Crosby was decorated last September with the Meritorious Service Medal in Washington, D.C. by RAdm. William L. Reed, USN, for outstanding service while serving as Commanding Officer of the USS CHEHALIS ( P G - 9 4 )

from February 1972 to March 1973. Denny and Marianne are currently living in the Washington area where he is assigned as the Surface Craft Junior Officer section of the Bureau.

Congratulations from all the class, Denny!

Jimmy Coleman reports that land sales for 1973 reached a new record for his brokerage office of United Growth, home-based in San Diego. The "cinnamon bear" says that he is even finding more time to get out on the tennis courts and hopes to enter some of the local tournaments this spring.

That's about all for this time. I should have a report on Homecoming for next issue. In the meantime, keep the letters coming, and how about a report from the boys wearing the green!

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Pres., Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, Capt. Edward H. Mills, USMC TSTD, MCTSSA Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Percent Members: 32.0 Your class secretary is now doing his job again.

Chuck Jeffries has received orders to take a SeaBee detachment to WestPac. Chuck did a great job and we all appreciate his efforts.

Please send any future news to address above.

Bill Gaffney, Buzz Lawlor and myself all graduated with our Masters Degrees in March.

I am now working in the Tactical System Test Division (TSTD) of the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity (MCTSSA) at Camp Pendleton, Cal. The job 1 have is really great, i.e. I am actually working as an electrical engineer. It is probably a Marine Corps first that an officer should receive a degree in EE and then immediately be assigned to a billet where he is able to use the education. We are developing

78 a system called Position Location Navigation System (PLRS) which is currendy being built by two firms, General Dynamics and Hughes Aircraft, for delivery next fall. We will have a "run-off" between the two prototypes to determine who will receive the follow-on contract.

There are aspects to this system which still haven't reached the textbook writers hands—such as surface acoustic wave devices, spread spectrum technology, and linear polychromatic delay lines. This is a great opportunity, but I would rather be flying.

I ran into Rick Scivique at El Toro when we were taking a water survival course in September. Rick had just returned from a Mediterranean deployment in SARATOGA. John Barber has switched to USMCR and is currently attending the Pepperdine University Law School in Santa Ana, Cal. He is flying the OV-10 Bronco to keep his sanity while going to school.

D a v e Gompert has departed Princeton with a Masters in International Affairs and is in Washington working with NSA on Mr. Kissinger's staff.

Mike Schear left his Hawaiian submarine in August for a brief visit to the mainland to wed at Bowling AFB on 11 August. Ushers were "Bear" Tate, Skip Dittmann, T o m Knudson, and Steve Fisk.

Rick Lambert is with EDS in Camp Hill, Pa. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Pres., Lt. Dennis E. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitchell Brown, III, USN 332 Lynbrooke Rd. Springfield, PA 19064 Percent Members: 35.5 Season's greetings unto all our friends and classmates and an especially warm wish for Christmas joy to all the returned POW's and their families. As they prepare to celebrate their first Christmas holiday together in years let us all join with them in assessing its true meaning in a world of relative peace. Sandy and I are pretty well settled into our home now, and we invite any of you coming through the area to stop in and renew old friendships.

In the area of news, I have often seen Frannie Poole who is currently wading through the MBA program at Wharton. "F. X.," Sharon and daughter, Kerry Leigh, live over in Cherry Hill, N.J., and were down in Norfolk over Labor Day to visit with her folks, the Dows.

Beth, Ben and John Catania spent an evening with them there, along with Sue, litde Kirsten and Bill D o w . Bill has recently reported to an LSD out of Little Creek, after switching over to Supply Corps. Barry Grimm and Jim Falare both working at NAESU down at the Philadelphia Navy Base. Jim reports that Barry was hoping to leave the service by November, and had been eyeing a job with Texas Instruments. Jim has been working on his MBA in marketing from Drexel, and is planning on orders to CivLant, maybe to start his own business in industrial sales. Jim, Mary Lou, and their two litde girls, Sharon and Alicia, live out in Broomall near us.

Starting with the Far East for a change, last month we received a note from Laura and D o n Peltier. Don had completed his chief engineer tour last spring, but austere funding precluded a move—so, he is now O-in-C

Change of Command at USN RTF, Totsuka, Japan

of the USN Radio Transmitting Facility at Totsuka, Japan. Don relieved Lt. Jack Graves '64, who retired to the Vermont pine forests with his wife, Hiroko. Despite being in "the sticks," Totsuka is only a half-hour drive from Atsugi, and about seven miles from Kamiseya where Mike Lagow is now stationed. While on leave in the states, Don visited his old roomie, Jim Harmon, up in Coon Rapids, Minn.

Jim and Sally have a new home up there, and were hoping to leave the Navy in September to start his own business. With a new home, a new baby girl (August), and a new career, he ought to keep pretty busy. Don and Laura are enjoying Japan so far and expect to remain there for 2!4 years. They would welcome hearing from any classmates in the area.

In news from Virginia Beach, Sonja and Rick Reinheimer did the Med this summer while he was flying for VF-32 aboard the KENNEDY. Rick and Bill White are squadronmates, and Bill and Jane were expecting their second child in September. Sheila and D a v e Tyler were also awaiting their second arrival due in late August. Dave was flying for VA-12 with the INDEPENDENCE. Sue and Bill Bast were due in to the A-3 Squadron at Rota this summer. Chris and A l Thacker are at the PG school, where they became proud parents of Britt Marie, born last March. John Patton is now with VF-101 set # 3 in Key West. Sonja ran across Sam Wilson and his wife in the Med this summer. Sam is also aboard "Big John," flying A-7's. At last word Jeannie and Ray Kellett had left Meridian for the A-7 RAG in Jax. For those who hadn't heard, Mike Taylor broke his leg in a soccer game August a year ago, and complications made it necessary to amputate. He is doing well with his artificial limb after therapy, and is out of the Marine Corps now; he is working for an insurance firm in Richmond. Mike and Karen are now eagerly looking forward to becoming parents in February.

sent me a copy of his company newsletter last month. It seems he was in Dam Neck attending Tactical Support Center school when he ran into Bob Sanberg, and they rejuvenated the newsletter idea. John, Beth and Ben will be at the JSC in Bermuda for the next three years, and advises friends to make their Bermuda holiday reservations early—hah! Bob and Kathy returned to San Diego for Weapons Bass billet aboard USS HALL. They are happy parents of a new baby girl, Carol, born last July.

John and Beth spent an enjoyable visit in Annapolis with the Bennetts taking in all the sights and ice cream at Muhlmeisters, yet.

Rick Bennett is working with the Brigade Activities Committee, a welcome change from A-6 deployments to WestPac. Debbie is also glad to have Rick help with Tonja and Tammy.

Nancy and Mike Longardt have been living in Jax where he has flown A-7's with VA-46 in the JFK. Kathy and T o m Inglis are back in Lemoore (A-7's) after a summer visit to Jacksonville. Karen and George Beiger are in Pensacola where they are both hoping to graduate from West Florida this month.

Linda and Joe Slattery have recendy joined the contingent at Virginia Beach. John Catania

As they used to say in Looney Tunes, th-ththat's all, folks!

Spanning the other ocean for news, my old roomie Ray Conrad sent a warm letter from Belgium where he was breaking in his second admiral as aide to DACOS in SHAPE headquarters. Ray seems to love his work and is probably doing his usual 4.0 job, although he reports the hours parallel those in BuPers or OpNav. He and Mary have gotten in a bit of travelling, and recently saw his sister and her husband down in Paris. He reports Ron Berning is on his fifth admiral in a year as aide to ComCruDesGru ONE and he will be soon moving from Long Beach to San Diego. Any grey hairs, Ron ? In his spare time Ray is working on his MA in International Relations through Boston University—sounds like a full schedule to me. Hope we can get over there to see them before his PRD in January 1975.

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Pres., Lt. William H. Newton, III, USN Sec'y, Lt. M. E. Rachmiel, USN 7710 Nightingale Way, San Diego, CA 92123 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. W . B . W o o d , Jr., VA-115 FPO San Francisco, CA 96601 Percent Members: 34.4 I apologize for the fact that this will be a rather short article. MmwAY has spent almost the entire month at sea in transit from the States to Japan, and very little mail has come aboard. I did get one letter from Fred Cumminger, who wanted to correct an error in the September issue. That particular article mentioned that Fred was CO of a "PER", which I'm sure raised a few eyebrows in the audience. Actually, Fred is in charge of a 95 foot Fast Patrol Boat (PTF) in Litde Creek. (Anybody know what a "PER" is?) Thanks for the correction, Fred.

During a short stop in Hawaii on the way to Japan, I had the chance to visit with George Jurand, who was recuperating from an appendectomy at Tripler General Hospital. George has recendy passed his nuclear engineer's exam, and, after five patrols, is preparing to leave the JAMES MONROE for some shore duty. If the Bureau is willing, he will be heading for a SubRon staff in Guam or San Diego by the time this article is in print. George and his lovely wife, Chris, have a year-old daughter named Heather, and are expecting again next spring.

During our visit, George mentioned that T o m Daley is now going through the advanced submarine school in New London, and that Larry T o w n s e n d is still aboard the ROBERT E .

LEE out of Pearl. He also mentioned several other names, which I was stupid enough not to write down. I'm therefore going to persuade

George to write me a long letter with the latest gouge from SubPacLant, which I'll pass on to you.

I noticed in a recent Navy Times that Brad Spahr has been selected for Test Pilot School, and that John Ohlinger's name was down as an alternate. Selection for TPS is a real feather in any aviator's cap, and is an honor given to only the far above average. Congratulations, guys!

Before I close, I'd like to make a request.

While each of you are addressing your Christmas cards this year, why don't you please take time to write an extra one to me with a note inside about your current duty station, your family and other interesting news. I ask this not out of a selfish desire to get the most Christmas cards in the Air Wing, but because the Yule season is one in which even the most die-hard non writers buckle down and write. My address file has about 200 addresses now, but I'm sure many of them are already out of date.

If I can get a few lines and a current address from EVERYONE reading this, imagine what an article we can have early next year! Howabout it, folks?

To all of you, an extremely happy holiday season, and may '74 bring nothing but good fortune!

Woody

70 Pres., Lt. (jg) Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y, Lt.(jg) Fred Hall, USN 5384 Coachway Dr. Norfolk, VA 23502 Percent Members: 45.2

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Pres., Ens. Michael E. McCuddin, USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Theodore A. Hermeling, J r .

USN, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit P.O. Box 2751, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Percent Members: 32.8

72 Pres., 2/Lt. Joe Glover, USMC Sec'y, 2/Lt. Frank Gibson, USMC Spirit of '72 608 Rome, Bossier City, LA 71010 Percent Members: 61.4

73 Pres., Ens. Steve Ingram, USN Sec, Ens. John Kennedy, USN USS WHIPPLE, DE-I062

FPO, San Francisco, CA 96601 Not much has been sent in for this month.

However, some congratulations are in order: R o n B o w m a n and Marianna Punte were married last month. Bob Brathuhn and Bonnie will be married later this month.

On behalf of the Class of '73, 1 would like to wish all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Lucky New Year.

Take'r away '74. . . . Until next month, Adios—JFK

Chapter News AKRON-CANTON Mr. E. L. Coen 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E. Massillon, OH 44646

ALBUQUERQUE Mr. Manuel P. Sanchez 1805 Lafayette Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106

morale of the men who were there. Communications was the key to their survival and they did this by tapping a code on the walls between their prison cells. They became so proficient that they not only could play bridge, but also taught each other foreign languages. We left the meeting with great pride in those wonderful heroes who "made it back with Honor."

Cdr. Fellowes received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his talk.

ANNAPOLIS

BALTIMORE

Lt. Glenn W e l c h , Jr., USN H-2 Perry Circle Annapolis, MD 21402

Mr. D e l a n o J. Fitzgerald 115 TunbridgeRd. Baltimore, MD 21212

The October meeting of the Annapolis Chapter was indeed a memorable one. About 50 members and wives were on hand to welcome Cdr. John Fellowes '56—a former POW for five years in North Vietnam. Cdr. Fellowes spoke of his experiences in North Vietnamese prison camps after having been downed while flying an A-6 Intruder from the USS CONSTELLATION. Cdr. Fellowes provided a most inspiring description of life as a POW and of the superb

There may be some alumni who are not aware of our existence and who might be interested in our four meetings a year. If so, we extend a cordial welcome.

We opened our fall program with a meeting which we felt was of interest to all of us.

It was "mixed" in accordance with the preponderance of replies to our recent questionnaire and was held at the Penn Hotel, 15 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson.

Our speaker was Mr. Chris H. Poindexter '60, who served as a Naval Aviator, then was attached to the nuclear power school prior to resigning in 1967. Mr. Poindexter has been in charge of engineering for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.'s Calvert Cliff Nuclear Plant since its inception and told us about its planning, construction and nearby operation. This is a subject which was of interest to all of us because of the new techniques involved.

Put our December gala on your calendar now—18 December, the Penn Hotel.

BOSTON Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Noon—2nd Tuesday Charlestown O' Club The opening meeting of the 1973-74 year for the Boston Chapter was held at the Officers' Club at the Charlestown Naval Shipyard with guest speaker, RAdm. Richard E. Rumble, USN '45. RAdm. Rumble, Commandant of the First

80 Naval District, made several remarks concerning the phase-out of the Charlestown Shipyard and the closing next year of the First Naval District Headquarters. While many personnel have already been released from service, other records are being transferred to Third Naval District in New York. Also discussed were some of the possible plans for a portion of the Shipyard, including the berthing of "Old Ironsides," to remain here as a park and historic memorial under the supervision of the U.S. Park Service.

A mail survey had been taken of the members, inquiring about the preferred place to meet in view of the closing of the two Officers' Clubs and their inability to continue serving the Alumni and retired personnel in the area. General indications were that the membership preferred to stay in the greater Boston area, and attempts are being made to locate appropriate dining facilities. Noontime meetings are still preferred, with occasional evening meetings to include the ladies. Any alumni in the area, or coming into the area, are encouraged to contact the Secretary for time and location of future meetings, since nothing at this time has been made definite.

The October meeting was an evening meeting with the ladies and was held at the Officers' Club at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

ACTIVITY REPORT After a tour of the submarine USS STURGEON, the alumni and their ladies retired to the Officers' Club for cocktails and dinner and a brief message from RAdm. Elmer T. Westfall, USN '45, Commander of the Shipyard. This has been an annual fall event and hopefully can continue in the future.

In attendance were: Capt. Henry A. Ingram '22; RAdm. and Mrs. George Peterson '24; Capt. and Mrs. Ralph Gillette '31; RAdm. and Mrs. Herbert Andrews '30; Capt. and Mrs. Harold Duryea '30; Capt. and Mrs. Robert Evans '32; Capt. and Mrs. Arthur Goodhue '32; Capt.

Robert Wescott '37; RAdm. and Mrs. Eln.er Westfall '45; Capt. and Mrs. W. D. McDonough '51; John F. McCaffrey '51; Capt. and Mrs. E. M. Avallone '52; Cdr. and Mrs. Ernest Scheyder '56; G. Gilbert Tallau, '56; LCdr. J. M. Roberts *59, CO, USS STURGEON; and senior alumnus VAdm. Morton L. Deyo '11.

With the start of the new year and the graduate programs in the area, any alumni who have recently moved in are cordially invited to contact the secretary for addition to the mailing list and for membership in the local chapter.

Hopefully notice of where the chapter will be meeting in the future will be announced in the next issue of this Chapter News. The officers and trustees of the chapter solicit your support of your alumni association.

BREMERTON LCdr. W a r r e n A . Chase, USN (Ret.) 553 Juniper Bremerton, WA 98310

BUFFALO Mr. W i l l i a m Ciesla 81 Hilton Dr. Kenmore, NY 14217

CHICAGO

INDIANAPOLIS

Mr. J o h n V a n c e 29 Center St. Hinsdale, IL 60521 1900—1st Friday

Mr. J o s e p h F. P a u U 6860 Chaucer Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46220

CINCINNATI

Capt. M . O . Muncie, USN 2922 Caballero Dr., N .

Jacksonville, FL 32217 1st Thursday, Sept.-June

Mr. R o b e r t E. R e i d 102 Burns Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215

CLEVELAND Mr. A n t h o n y J. Celebrezze, J r .

16401 Marquis Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111

COLORADO Mr. Ernest B. G r a n v i l l e 5245 E. lliff Ave. Denver, CO 80222

COLUMBIA Contact: RAdm. W m . L. A n d e r s o n , USN (Ret.) Rt. l,Box 44C Chapin, SC 29036 Inactive

COLUMBUS Mr. L. D e k e L a n g 358 W. Cassady Ave Columbus, OH 43209

JACKSONVILLE

The Jacksonville chapter held its October meeting on 4 October at the Officers' Club, NAS, Jacksonville. Thirty members were present to hear Mr. Edward Baker, the Executive Director of the Jacksonville Planning Council, present his views and predictions of Jacksonville's growth through 1990. Since this was only the second meeting of the season, several new members were present and introduced by President Don Miller. Members present at this meeting were: D. E. Allen '22, G. W. Bains '25, J. S. Bethea '33, W. D. Brown '24, W. R. Carmichael, Jr. '63, G. W. Cogswell '45, H. O. Cuder '44, J. S. Dorsey '30, W. B. Epps '29, W. J. Francy '46, R. W. Graham '34, H. L. Grosskopf, Jr. '44, W. R. Hamaker '44, N. Helfrich '26, G. E. Hendricks '35, W. W. Honour '44, C E. Langlois '35, H. F. Lloyd '39, J. S. McClure '26, D. L. McDonald '28, J. E. McDonald '63, A. C McFall '16, D. M. Miller '44, J. W. Moore '54, M. O. Muncie '47, H. Thorpe "27, J. C Williams '47.

KANSAS CITY CONNECTICUT Cdr. H . D . R u p p e l , (CEC) USNR 167 Five Fields Rd. Madison, CT 06443 Quarterly Varies in different parts of the state

DETROIT Mr. J a m e s W . F l e m i n g Suite 1423, 1001 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226

LCdr. J o h n O w e n , USNR-R 821 W. 54th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64112

KITTYHAWK (Dayton, Ohio) Mr. J. M . G a l l a g h e r 294 Cherry Dr. Centerville, OH 45459 Monthly, days vary O Club, Wright-Patterson

LOS ANGELES M r . Jacques-P. H a u m o n t , 2835 Gaieties Stephanie, 79 Avenue Louise Brussels 1000, Belgium

LCdr. J e r r y Peterson, USN 3854 Mayfield Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 1900—3rd Wednesday Allen Center, LB Naval Station

FLORIDA SPACE COAST

LOUISVILLE

EUROPEAN

LCol. J a c k F. M c C o l l u m , USMC (Ret.) 369 Dorset Dr. Cocoa Beach, FL 32391 1200—3rd Saturday Varies

HOUSTON Mr. A u s t i n M . Seay 15102 Ridingwood Dr. Missouri City, TX 77459 First Friday—11:30 Houston Club

CHARLESTON, S. C.

HUNTSVILLE

Lt. C. G. M e n d e n h a l l , III, USN 21 Archdale St. Charieston, SC 29401

Cdr. Russell Croft, USN (Ret.) 8008 Allison Dr., S.E. Huntsville, AL 35802

Mr. R o b e r t D . Cousins P.O. Box 21377 Louisville, KY 40221 On Tuesday, 2 October, the Louisville chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association hosted a luncheon for the guidance counselors in the Louisville area who counsel junior and senior male high school students. Each counselor was invited to bring with him two or three students who have shown interest in attending the Naval Academy. This type of luncheon has been sponsored annually by our chapter for the last five years or so, the first featuring an address by the then superintendent, VAdm. Calvert, which was extremely well received.

This year, as usual, we sent invitations to counselors in the thirty-five high schools contained in the City of Louisville School System,

81 the Jefferson County School System, the Catholic Schools, and the various high schools in southern Indiana. The attendance this year, as in the past, was highly satisfactory. At least one counselor attended from virtually every school; some schools sent more than one counselor; and most counselors brought at least two boys.

A total of 173 attended the luncheon, over 150 of whom were either counselors or students.

Although the free buffet luncheon was an inducement, most seemed sincerely interested in the Naval Academy.

Our program followed a format which has worked well for us in the past. The chapter president made a few remarks, welcoming the guests and introducing representatives from other Navy organizations (NROTC, Navy Recruiting, Navy League, etc.). He then introduced the Blue and Gold Area Coordinator, LCdr. Larry Franklin (recendy appointed). LCdr. Franklin explained his function of recruitment and follow-up on students who are interested in the Academy, and introduced other members of his Blue and Gold team. LCdr. Franklin then introduced the guest speaker from the Academy, Capt. Terry Murray, USMC. Capt. Murray made an excellent presentation.

He was well-informed, sincere, and he "told it like it is." His appearance, poise, and obvious but not ostentatious pride in the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Academy were also quite impressive. His remarks were well balanced, and although he has a keen interest in Naval Academy athletics, his appeal was directed to all types of students who have an interest in the Academy. We were quite proud of him and greatly appreciate the Academy's cooperation in sending a speaker of his ability to speak to the counselors and students.

LYNCHBURG Mr. W. R. Smith, III 3750 Woodside Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503

MILWAUKEE LCdr. T . C. Cheney, Jr., USNR-R 988 Chesterton Ct. Oconomowoc, Wl 53066 Milwaukee chapter's annual meeting was held at The University Club on 27 September.

Election of officers was held with Bill Hanson '46 being elected president. Bud Lockwood '50— vice president and Ted Cheney '58—secretary/ treasurer. Those present were: Henry Banzhaf '33, Barney Thielges '43, Mark Camp '46, Bill Hanson '46, Win Williams '46, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Ted Cheney '58, Franz Hirzy '59, and Rod Johnston '59.

Luncheon meetings are scheduled for the University Club on, 24 January, 28 February, 28 March, 25 April, 23 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 26 September, and 24 October.

Mark your 1974 calenders! If you can attend call Bill Hanson at 278-7222 or Sally (Ted Cheney's secretary) at 354-8510.

During the months of September through December, the Milwaukee Chapter conducted its membership drive. Please contact any of the chapter officers if interested.

NEW ORLEANS

NORTH TEXAS

LCol. Rene S. W o g a n , USAF (Ret.) 4702 Pitt St. NewOrieans, LA 70115 First Friday—1145 International House

Mr. Frank A. Liberato 3311 Woodford Dr. Arlington, TX 76013 1130—4th Thursday City Club

The regular monthly luncheon meeting was held at the International House on Friday 8 October.

Capt. Howard de Laureal oudined the final plans for the Navy-Tulane football game played on 10 November. Saturday was a full day with activities before and after the game.

Capt. W. S. Busik, Executive Director of the USNA Alumni Association, addressed our November luncheon meeting; VAdm. Damon W. Cooper, Chief of Naval Reserve, Naval Support activity, New Orleans, is scheduled to address our December meeting.

In attendance were: Capt. Neville Levy, honorary, George F. Howland '24, Rene S. Wogan '25, Bill Hyde '30, RAdm. McCrory '38, Capt. Howard de Laureal '38, A. G. Woodside '40, Don Wilson '42, Capt. H. O. Anson, Jr. '45, David Levy '45, James R. Smith '46, P. F. Hunter III '47, John W. Sharp '48A, W. H. Russ III '49 (president), Donald M. Harlan '49, John J. Ryan '50, G. E. Jim Severs '52, G. E. O'Brian '57, Dave Kalb '60, Robert H. Coleman '62, Arnold R. Swart '61, Ralston P. Cole '62, Frank Felthan '64, James O. Gettys, Jr. '67.

NEWPORT Capt. P. C. Staley, USN (Ret.) 2 Kane Ave. Middletown, Rl 02840 1830—last Tuesday, Sept.-June OClub

NEW YORK Mr. John R. Antonicelli 83 Overlook Ave. Eastchester, NY 10707 Noon—3rd Tuesday NYU Club/Williams Club The first meeting of NAANY was held at the New York University Club on 18 Sept.

Forty alumni and guests heard a very interesting slide and talk presentation by Cdr. Thomas Coyne, CO USS CONSTITUTION. He related the history of this historic vessel and informed the members of the major over-hauling job currendy underway that will take five years and several millions of dollars to complete the project.

Frank Whitaker '22 urged all members, retired or not, to write to their congressmen and senators to support the "retired pay" reevaluation bill. He said that those officers retiring prior to 1958 are receiving 50-75% less than officers retiring after 1958. A bill to correct this was to be reviewed at defense appropriations hearings in Sept.

The October meeting was a joint meeting with the West Point Society at Mama Leone's.

The guest speaker was to be one of USNA's illustrious alumni, Ross Perot. Plans are underway for another delightful Christmas Party that includes the ladies.

Dave Martineau '33 urged all members, particularly the later classes, to actively take part in the activities of the NAANY and to provide assistance in maintaining the success of our association.

OKLAHOMA CITY RAdm. Lewis E. Coley, USN (Ret.) 4212 N. Harvey Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73118

ORLANDO LCdr. T. J. Heffernan, (CEC) USN 302 Montecello Drive Altamont Springs, Fla. 32701 1130 2nd Friday, Sept.-June NTC O Club

PENINSULA Mr. J a m e s Brunner 11387 Lindy PI. Cupertino, CA 95014

PENSACOLA Cdr. H . J. McRoberts, USN (Ret.) 2371 Bayou Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32503 Noon—4th Friday Mustin Beach O Club Eighty members and visitors attended our September meeting, our largest gathering other than that when we had Joint Chiefs Chairman, Tom Moorer. RAdm. John Stockdale was our guest of honor. He gives a very inspirational talk.

RAdm. Stockdale, senior American POW, was held in Hanoi for seven and one-half years.

Members and guests gave RAdm. Stockdale a standing ovation—in awe—when he finished his report. He said that under the rules of International Law, POWs have always been considered a liability because they must be decently housed and treated with some respect.

Under the "no holds barred" North Vietnam "rules" every effort is made to use POWs as a propaganda asset. He said that the three requisites for standing up to the harassment and sophisticated torture concocted by the Oriental mind of this mid-century are self discipline, physical stamina and respect for authority.

Much of RAdm. Stockdale's time as a POW was spent in solitary confinement. He sought to establish communications in whatever camp or prison he was incarcerated. Good communications between prisoners was absolutely necessary in order to keep the men from "breaking" under the continued torture and deprivation.

RAdm. Stockdale said that much of his early training gave him some built in resistance that he wasn't aware of until the time came to use it. He hopes to speak soon to the midshipmen at the Naval Academy and tell them, among other things, that a tough Plebe Year can be very beneficial at some later time in life.

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PHILADELPHIA

ROCHESTER

SAN FRANCISCO

Mr. F. Daniel Mitchell, Jr. RD 2, Kennett Square, PA 19348 1930—3rd Thursday O Club, Phil. Naval Base

Lt. John Godek, USNR 17 Larkspur Ln. Fairport, NY 14450

Mr. James P. Vaughan 1132 Pearl Street Alameda, CA 94501 1815—1st Wednesday Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club

Thursday, 25 October, was an evening which we feel was of such interest to all of us that we opened up the meeting to the wives and lady friends. Our speaker was Cdr. James F. Bell, USN '54.

In October of 1965, Jim was on a photo mission over North Vietnam flying a A5 Vigilante jet. Unfortunately, North Vietnamese antiaircraft fire found its mark that day and Jim Bell was not to put his foot on American soil again until last January, when Capt. Jeremiah Denton led the first planeload of American POW's into Clark AFB in the Philippines, an event which most of us witnessed on our TV screens. Jim gave us some insights on what it is like to spend over seven years in an enemy prison camp and then return to a world so vastly changed from the one that he had left in 1965. He provided us with an evening to be remembered.

It is the goal of our Chapter this year to present at Dad's Night a $1,000.00 scholarship donation to the Naval Academy Foundation. We have done this in the past but have not been able to continue the process in the last couple of years due to financial difficulties. We are presently holding in special bank account $500.00 towards this aim. Last year we solicited Alumni for donations for this worthy project, but, unfortunately, the response was less than gratifying.

Those of you who have failed to donate anything to this cause we would most gratefully accept your donation at this time.

PITTSBURGH Mr. David P. Shapland 764 Vanderbilt Dr. Monroeville, PA 15146 Noon—1st Friday Hospitality Motor Inn

RICHMOND RAdm. R. J. Foley, USN (Ret.) 12 Dahlgren Rd. Lower Tuckahoe, Richmond, VA 23233 1200—2nd Monday

SACRAMENTO

ST. LOUIS

The second meeting of the season was held on the evening of 3 October at Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club with 30 members attending.

Capt. Peter F. Boyle, USN (Ret.), class of 1935, made an outstanding speech on "My Seven Years in Vietnam."

LCdr. Robert F. Diebel, Jr., USN 8658 Old Towne Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Quarterly Varies

Capt. H. H. Kait, USN (Ret.) 877 La Milpita Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Capt. J. C. Burrill, USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymote Way Sacramento, CA 95822

SANTA BARBARA

SEATTLE

ST. PETERSBURG RAdm. M. P. Russillo, USN (Ret.) 16016 4th St. E. St. Petersburg, FL 33708

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO Capt. D . L. Munns, USN (Ret.) 630 Balboa Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 The Coronado Chapter of the Alumni Association met at the Officers' Club, NAS, North Island, San Diego, on 20 September. Thirty-five members turned out to hear VAdm. Robert B. Baldwin, USN '45, recendy designated Chief of Naval Air Forces Pacific. VAdm. Baldwin talked about personnel problems in general and specifically referred to problems of the new allvolunteer force. He stated that the onset of this concept was so sudden that it created personnel shortage problems over a widespread area.

Smarting slighdy from congressional criticism of increased personnel costs in the military, he expressed his opinion that such increased costs should well have been expected in such a turn-about situation from the draft to the allvolunteer force and indicated that costs would be approximately double. VAdm. Baldwin praised the Commanding Officers of units in his vast organization and stated that, in his opinion, they were doing an outstanding job in the face of very adverse conditions which have surfaced in recent years. VAdm. Baldwin, always a colorful and interesting speaker, received a standing ovation. His talk was enjoyed by all present.

LCdr. Robert H. Yerbury, USN (Ret.) 8517 S.E. 76th PI. Mercer Island, WA 98040 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept.-June COM Sand Pt.—Pier 91 Alternate months O Club

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Cdr. E. C. Powell, USNR (Ret.) 11345 S.W. 108th Ct. Kendall Branch, Miami, FL 33156

VIRGINIA PENINSULA LCdr. William Huddleston, USN (Ret.) 14553F Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602

WASHINGTON, D. C. Capt. R. J. Badger, USN (Ret.) 926 S. 26th St. Ariington, VA 22202 Noon—3rd Wed., Sept.-May Army-Navy Club

WILMINGTON Mr. Russell S. Davis, Jr. Box 27 D, R.D. # 2 Hockessin, DE 19707 Airliner Motel

WINSTON-SALEM Mr. William S. Brinkley 3212 Pensby Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Alumni House Gift Suggestions all handsomely decorated with the Naval Academy Seal Naval Academy Alumni Necktie

$800

Heavy Sw^edish Glass Ash Trays, 8"x6" oval

|5.00

Earrings

$4.25

Chatelaine

$4.00

Blazer Buttons, in sets of seven, each with an 18 kt. gold plus USNA seal and rim against a background of blue enamel $11.00 Name Address

Naval Academy crests are 3x354 inches embroidered in three colors on Navy blue patches. These are the only "Official USNA Alumni Association" crests f 17.50

Amount enclosed

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Last Call AICHEL, A L F R E D M O N T A G U E '28 (CDR, USN RET), 3 September 1973, Jacksonville, FL BECKER, H E R B E R T PETER '24 (BGEN USMC RET), 8 August 1973, Hunungton Beach, CA CLARKSON, A R T H U R A L E X A N D E R '22 (CAPT USN RET), 1 September 1973, New Orleans, LA CLOSE, FORREST '24 (CAPT USN RET), 24 September 1973, Madrid, Spain C O N N , R I C H A R D J O H N H U G H '30 (CAPT USN RET), 16 August 1973, Sarasota, FL DEMAREST, C L A Y T O N , JR. '19, 6 September 1973, Baltimore, MD D O B Y N S , T H O M A S A D N E Y '18 (COL USA RET), 30 September 1973, Washington, DC DOUGALL, F R A N K R I C H A R D S O N ' 2 2 , 6 August 1973, Ft. Lauderdale, FL ELLIOTT, E D D Y W I L B U R , ' 2 6 , 29 September 1973, Seatde, WA F A I R B A I R N , D O N A L D W I L L I A M '24, 23 September 1973, Veto Beach, FL FIELDS, D A V I D E D W A R D ' 5 7 (CDR USN RET), 19 September 1973, Charleston, SC FUSSELL, H E N R Y MOORE, JR. ' 3 6 , 28 August 1973, Los Angeles, CA GROSS, FELIX E N G E L B E R T '07 (COL USA RET), 29 September 1973, Adanta, GA H A R R I S O N , W A L T E R J O H N '21 (CAPT USNR RET), 26 August 1973, New Orleans, LA I N G L I N G , A L A N L L O Y D '34, 23 July 1973, Alexandria, VA KEHL, GEORGE W I L L I A M '32 (CAPT USN RET), 23 September 1973, Portsmouth, VA K E R N , B E R T R A M M A R T I N ' 2 1 (CDR USNR RET), 24 September 1973, Linwood, NJ LEBRETON, D A V I D M C D O U G A L '04 (RADM USN RET), 6 September 1973, Paris, France M A R T I N , R I C H A R D WESLEY '69 (LT JG USN RET), 21 September 1973, Erie, PA MCCLURE, R O B E R T B A T T E Y '20 (MGEN USA RET), 15 September 1973, Monterey, CA M U N D H E N K , R O B E R T LEE '42 (CAPT USN RET), 2 August 1973, West Point, GA PORTER, H E N R Y HALL '09 (CDR USN RET), 11 September 1973, Durham, NC PRINCE, G O R D O N A G A S S I Z '50 (LCDR USNR), I June 1973, Falmouth, MA SELBY, MALCOLM E D G E R T O N '21 (CDR USN RET), 17 August 1973, Tucson, AZ

D A V I D MCDOUGAL LEBRETON 04 RAdm. David McDougal LeBreton, USN (Ret.), died 6 September in Paris, France. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy.

Born in San Francisco, Cal., RAdm. LeBreton graduated from the Naval Academy in 1904.

In 1914 he was aide to Admiral Dewey, with additional duty in connecrion with the General Board. Early in 1917 he was transferred to duty in the Bureau of Navigation and later that year assumed command of the destroyer USS AYLWIN which engaged in convoying troops and supplies through the war zone. For this service he was awarded the Navy Cross.

He commanded USS INGRAHAM and

USS BABBITT with additional duty in command of Destroyer Division 16. He served as Naval Attache at Libson, Portugal and The Hague, Netherlands in the early 1920's. He served as Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence and, after completing the Naval War College course, he commanded USS HANNIBAL.

From 1931 until 1934, RAdm. LeBreton was Naval Attache of the American Embassy, Paris, France, with additional duty as Naval Attache to the American Embassy, Madrid, Spain, and to the American Legation, Lisbon, Portugal.

While he was commanding USS PORTLAND was assigned for special duty with President Roosevelt. He served as Chief of Staff 14th Naval District and Chief of Staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet. In 1938 he assumed command of the Yangtze Patrol. He served other capacities before retiring.

RAdm. LeBreton's awards included the Order of Officer of the Crown from the government of Belgium; the National Order of the Legion of Honor, rank of officer, from France; the Order of Naval Merit from the Cuban government; and the Medal de la Paz de Marruecas by Spain.

Surviving are his widow, Pauline, 12 Avenue Donmer, Paris 16, France; a daughter, Pauline dela Palme; and five grandchildren.

Paris, where he sometimes spent winters, he was a member of the Travelers Club and Jockey Club.

He is survived by his widow, Mildred, Hotel Viking, Newport, Rl, 02840; a son, Charies Carroll of Paris; and Mrs. Anita Carroll of Owings Mills, Md. T H O M A S A D N E Y D O B Y N S '18 Col. Thomas Adney Dobyns, USA (Ret.), died 30 September at his home in Washington, D.C. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

A native of Washington, D . C , he attended Western High School and Columbia Preparatory School. Although he was a member of the class of '18 he preferred service in the Army and accepted a commission as second lieutenant in 1916.

First assigned to the 11th Cavalry at El Paso, Tex., he subsequently commanded units in several cavalry regiments throughout the 1920s and '30s in the U.S., Hawaii and the Philippines.

H E N R Y HALL PORTER 0 9 Cdr. Henry Hall Porter, USN (Ret.), died 11 September in Durham, N.C. Graveside services were held in St. Andrew's Parish Episcopal Church Cemetery.

A 1909 graduate of the Naval Academy, Cdr. Porter served in the USS VERMONT, USS PRAIRIE,

USS IDAHO, Navy Yard Philadelphia, St. Thomas, and in the Hydrographies Office in Philadelphia. He retired due to a physical disability in 1915, but returned to active duty in 1940 to the Tenth Naval District at San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was hospitalized in 1941 and in 1945 served at the Naval Operating Base, Newport, R.I. He also served as Assistant Chief of Staff, NAS Jacksonville, Fla. He retired in 1946.

Surviving is his grandniece, Mrs. Richard Citrine in Durham, N.C. CHARLES B A N C R O F T CARROLL '11 Mr. Charles Bancroft Carroll died on 22 July in Newport, R.I. Funeral services were held at Doughhoregan Manor, Howard County, Md. Burial was in the family plot at his Maryland home.

Born in Washington, D . C , Mr. Carroll entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1911.

He was an ensign in WWI and served the Navy for ten years.

An eighth generation member of the Carroll family of Maryland, he was a descendant of Charies Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Mr. Carroll was a retired New York stockbroker. He was a member of the Knickerbocker Club of New York, the Clambake Club of Middleton and the Newport Reading Room. In

Thomas Adney Dobyns '18 During WWII, Col. Dobyns served in both the 3rd and 5th Armored Divisions as inspector general of the 15th Army Corps and later of the Antiaircraft Command.

After several years in the office of the Army Inspector General as an investigator and as chief of the investigations branch, he served two years in Tokyo as secretary general of the Allied Council for Japan.

Col. Dobyns' last assignment was four years duty in the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before he retired in 1954.

He was a member of the Augustus P. Gardner Post, American Legion, Military Order of Carabao and the Army-Navy Club.

He is survived by his widow, Pauline, 4444 47th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016; two daughters, Mrs. Robert F. Jones, Jr., and Mrs. Glynn H. Coryell; and six grandchildren.

GILES ELZA S H O R T 19 RAdm. Giles Elza Short, USN (Ret.), died 1 July in Languna Hills, Cal. Services were held at the Orange County Cemetery at El Toro, Cal.

84 Born in Lohrville, Iowa, RAdm. Short graduated in 1918 with the class of 1919 because of acceleration due to National Emergency. He served in the USS CONYNGHAM until the Armistice, at which time he was transferred to U.S. Naval Headquarters, Brest, France. He served in the ex-German ship GRAD WALDERSEE and USS THORNTON. Later he had flight instruction in heavier-than-air craft at Pensacola, and was designated a Naval Aviator. He had duty in squadrons attached to USS WRIGHT, USS LANGLEY, USS

YORKTOWN, USS ENTERPRISE and

had command of the US PATOKA.

In 1941, RAdm. Short completed the senior course at the Naval War College and was a member of the staff there at the outbreak of the war. He commanded the escort carrier BOGUE in anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic during the war for which he received the Legion of Merit award, with V device.

He became CO Midway Island Navy Base and supervised the reconstruction and building up of that base. He was commander of the INTREPID, an attack carrier, during the Okinawa campaign.

After the war, he was commanding officer of the Pacific Reserve Fleet, Alameda. Following his retirement in 1950, he served as an engineer for ten years with the Lockheed Corporation, Burbank.

He is survived by his widow, Carolyn, 851 P. Ronda Mendoza, Languna Hills, CA 92653; a son, Robert; a stepson, Boone Crow; and three grandchildren.

Born in Passaic, N.J., he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1922. Assigned to destroyer duty upon graduation, he became chief engineer in the old "Four Pipers" and remained at sea for seven years before returning to the Naval Academy to teach mathematics. After his tour at USNA, he returned to sea duty in batdeships in various capacities. After another tour of shore duty, he was assigned to the USS FULTON, a submarine repair vessel, as navigator. He later became Commanding Officer during the critical operations in the Pacific when the FULTON operated in the forward combat areas to more readily service and repair the submarines.

After the war, Capt. Clarkson commanded the Separation Center at the Great Lakes Naval Station with the responsibility for handing the disenrollment and return to civilian life of thousands of officers and enlisted men at war's end. Later he became Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations at the Gulf Sea Frontier Headquarters in New Orleans followed by various duty assignments in Texas and Washington in connection with the postwar reductions. His final duty before retirement was to return to New Orleans as Commanding Officer of the Naval Station and Senior Officer Present in the Eastern Louisiana Area under the Commandant of the Eighth Naval District.

W A L T E R J O H N H A R R I S O N '21 Capt. Walter John Harrison, USNR (Ret.), died on 26 August in New Orleans, La. Capt. Harrison graduated from the Naval Academy in 1921. He resigned in 1924 and went into business. He joined the Organized Reserves from which he retired as a Captain. He served on active duty from 1941 to 1946 and then returned to his business, Crescent Commercial Co., Raw Fur Dealers.

He is survived by his widow, Annette, 5050 Bancroft Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122; and a sister, Lydia Ryan.

MALCOLM E D G E R T O N SELBY '21 Cdr. Malcolm Edgerton Selby, USN (Ret.), died in Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, on 17 August, after a long illness.

Cdr. Selby was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated in 1920 in the accelerated wartime program. He entered Naval Aviation Training at Pensacola and later returned there as an instructor. During his years in Naval Aviation he was stationed in California, New Jersey, Nevada, Hawaii and the Philippines.

After retirement he attended Stanford University for one year, the University of Arizona, and then entered the insurance business, retiring a second time in 1965. He played golf and bridge and traveled until illness forced him to curtail his activities, limiting him to bridge and some fishing in the Arizona mountains.

He is survived by his widow, Marjorie, 4736 Calle Lampara, Tucson, AZ 85700; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Preston Hogue (Jeanne Selby); a brother, Kenneth Selby; two grandsons; and a great granddaughter.

A R T H U R A L E X A N D E R CLARKSON '22 Capt. Arthur Alexander Clarkson, USN (Ret.), died 1 September in New Orleans, La. Religious services were held in New Orleans with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arthur Alexander Clarkson '22

Upon retirement from the Navy, Capt.

Clarkson became manager of the Public Grain Elevators of the Port of New Orleans which he managed for three years. He later became interested in the real estate business until his health began to fail several years before his death.

Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, 2011 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115; a son, Arthur A., Jr.; two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth; ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

F R A N K R I C H A R D S O N D O U G A L L , JR. '22 Mr. Frank Richardson Dougall, Jr., died 6 August in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

Interment was in Detroit, Michigan.

Mr. Dougall entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1922. He left the Academy after one year and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Business Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Banking.

Before WWII Mr. Dougall was a traveling auditor and Director of Sales for the Acme White Lead and Color Company in Detroit. He

worked as Chief of the Quota Section of Tire Rationing in the office of Price Administration during the war having heart trouble preventing him from active duty.

In 1951 he organized the Atlas Paint Manufacturing Company, which he sold, only to organize later the Coral Construction Company which built beautiful homes, docks, and bridges.

He is survived by his widow, Peggy, 888 Intracoastal Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304; and two brothers.

R I C H A R D JAMES G O D I N '22 Dr. Richard James Godin died 25 July in Royston, Ga., of bone cancer.

After graduation in 1922 from the Naval Academy, Dr. Godin served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Haiti, Nicaragua and China. In 1930 he left the Marine Corps and returned to school to become an optometrist. He practiced optometry in Beckley, West Virginia until his retirement five years ago. He then moved to Carnesville, Ga. Surviving are his widow, Margaret, Route 2, Box 80, Carnesville, GA 30521.

R I C H A R D FREDERICK A R M K N E C H T '23 Cdr. Richard Frederick Armknecht (CEC) USN (Ret.), died suddenly on 27 August at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery, Maine.

He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Donnellson, Iowa, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923. He served in the USS N E W MEXICO. After several other tours of duty afloat, he transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps in 1927. He was sent to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he earned a Master of Civil Engineering Degree. Tours of duty in Guantanamo, Norfolk, Philadelphia and Brooklyn followed and in 1940 he went to Guam as Public Works Officer. In late November 1941, he was ordered to the mainland for conferences and thus escaped imprisonment when Guam fell to the Japanese in early December. After a brief tour in Philadelphia, he was with the Seabees in the Pacific during WWII. After the war, he was Public Works Officer at Portsmouth, Va.; Clearfield, Utah; and Quonset Point, R.I. He retired in 1953.

Cdr. Armknecht then entered a second careerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that of teacher. He became an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Northwestern University in Boston. He retired for the second time in 1966, and shortly thereafter, moved to Kittery, Maine.

Cdr. Armknecht maintained an active interest in writing, particularly in poetry. He had been a regular contributor of light verse to the Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In a more serious vein, he won numerous prizes from such organizations as The Poetry Society of Texas and The Poetry Society of Virginia. From 1930 to 1940 he reviewed books on naval subjects for the New York Herald Tribune. As a midshipman he was an active member of the Glee Club and in recent months was instrumental in developing Shipmate's history of the Navy Blue and Gold.

He is survived by two sons, Richard F., Jr., 51 Plainfield Rd., Concord, MA 01742, and Robert G.; a daughter, Jean A.; and ten grandchildren.

H E R B E R T PETER BECKER '24 BGen. Herbert P. Becker, USMC (Ret.), died at his Huntington Beach, Cal. home on 8 August, following a short illness. Funeral

85 services were held at Huntington Beach, with burial in the Good Shepherd Cemetery.

BGen. Becker was a native of Wisconsin, who came to the Naval Academy from enlisted service in the Marine Corps, and graduated in 1924. He returned to the Corps upon graduation, and soon thereafter took training at Pensacola and became a Marine Corps Aviator. Duty assignments prior to WWII were at Bureau of Aeronautics, Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia, and Naval Air Station, San Diego. War service included VMF-2, G-4 of First Marine Air Wing South Pacific, and CO of MAG-25 in North China. Also CO MAG-61 in the South Pacific. He also served as Executive Officer of MCAS Quantico, and with the Joint Logistic Plans Committee, JCS in Washington.

He retired from active service in 1955, and for several years thereafter was an Equipment Engineer with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation.

Honors include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Bronze Star.

Surviving are his widow, Cecil, 6700 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647; sons Herbert P., Jr., John H. and Donald A. (LCol. USMC); and five grandchildren.

D O N A L D WILLIAM F A I R B A I R N ' 2 4 Mr. Donald William Fairbairn died in his sleep at his home in Vero Beach, Fla., on 23 September. Services were held at Vero Beach with interment in that area.

Mr. Fairbairn came to the Naval Academy in the Class of 1924 from appointment from his native state of Ohio. Following graduation he served in the Navy until his resignation in 1926, when he became affiliated with the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company. He was serving in USS N E W YORK at the time of his resignation.

His entire business career was with the B. F. Goodrich Company, principally in the Detroit area. During WWII his business assignment was on our West Coast, providing industrial rubber parts for the manufacture of airplanes.

He later served as District Manager for Goodrich Industrial Products in Michigan. He retired in 1969 and established residence in Florida.

Surviving is his widow, Mary, 1421 Coral Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960; son, John M. Fairbairn; a daughter, Joan; and six grandchildren.

E D D Y W I L B U R ELLIOTT '26 Mr. Eddy Wilbur Elliott died on 29 September in Seattle, Washington, following a short illness.

Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph Church, Seatde, and was followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery.

A native of Boulder, Colorado, Mr. Elliott graduated from the Naval Academy in 1926.

After a tour in USS IDAHO, he resigned his commission in 1928 to enter the construction industry. With A. C Goerig, General Contractor, he was Project Manager and Superintendent on various jobs in the western states, including the Sunrise Park Highway in Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington, and the Wawona Tunnel and Highway in Yosemite National Park, California.

In 1931 he formed E. W. Elliott Construction Co. and engaged in highway, bridge, tunnel and dam construction in Washington State. With the outbreak of WWII the company's operations were extended into Alaska, Yukon Territory, and other western states. Working under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracts he embarked on large scale construction tasks to increase the country's defenses. Projects included 200

miles of the Alaska Highway, 600 miles of Canal Project highway, radar sights, and airports.

His total war-time contracts totalled over 25 million dollars.

Following the war his company was involved with the building of Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, Washington. In 1954 he formed his own equipment sales company and concurrendy served as project manager for the construction of Rocky Reach Dam, Columbia River, Washington. Enterprises in recent years included a joint venture for the construction of various public projects in the Northwest and engineering/ management consulting.

Mr. Elliott served as President of both the Northwest Branch and Mountain Pacific Chapter of the Associated General Contractors.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, 1608 East Republican St., Seatde, WA 98102; two brothers; four sisters; three sons, Eddy, Jr., Robert, and Lt. Richard Elliott '68; three daughters, Mrs. Betty June Zech, Mrs. Virginia Solseng, and Mrs. Mary Murphy; and twenty-six grandchildren.

A L F R E D M O N T A G U E AICHEL '28 Cdr. Alfred Montague Aichel, USN (Ret.), died 3 September in Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services were held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Interment was in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens with full military honors.

A native of Portsmouth, N.H., Cdr. Aichel graduated from the Naval Academy in 1928.

During his Navy career he once served as chief staff officer of the moth-balled fleet in Green Cove Springs. He also served in the USS MIDWAY and commanded the USS ALLAGASH.

In addition to being a professor of mathematics and chemistry at Jacksonville University, he taught at Ribault High School, also in Jacksonville.

Cdr. Aichel, whose wife, Evelyn, died three weeks before he did, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John C Williams; and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Miller.

R I C H A R D J O H N H U G H C O N N '30 Capt. Richard John Hugh Conn, USN (Ret.), died on 16 August of leukemia, in Sarasota, Fla. Memorial services and private inurnment services were held in St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Sarasota.

A native of Boone, Iowa, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1930. After serving in USS N E W YORK he began flight training.

From 1932 he served consecutively in USS COLORADO, USS RANGER, Squadron VP-8 Hono-

lulu, USS ENTERPRISE, and Squadron VP-U based in North Island, San Diego.

In 1941, Capt. Conn transferred to Project Engineer, Naval Gun Factory, Philadelphia. Later, as Director of the Naval Air Experimental Station, he received a Letter of Commendation with Ribbon. He was then assigned duty as Assistant Fleet Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Officer in Charge of Maintenance Services of the Staff of Commander Air Force Pacific Area.

For meritorious service he received the Bronze Star.

After WWII, Capt. Conn served as Director of Industrial Planning Division, Material and Services Group, Bureau of Aeronautics. In 1951, he graduated from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration with a Master's degree. He was then assigned to Quonset Point, R.I., as Overhaul and Repair Officer, pioneering a system covering Engineered Performance Standards and Mechanization of Stock Control. He

was then Technical Advisor to the Aviation Supply Officer, Aviation Supply Depot in North Philadelphia.

After retiring in 1956, Capt. Conn joined the Service Department of the Wright Aeronautical Division, Curtiss-Wright Corp. He became Manager of Polaris Field Engineering, Missiles and Space Division, Lockheed Aircraft Corp. in 1959. Continuing with the Polaris Missile Program at Electric Boat Division General Dynamics Corp. He joined the Staff at Manatee Junior College, Bradenton, Fla., until his retirement in 1972.

Surviving are his widow, Ann, Island House, 6142 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL 33581; two sons, Brett and Scott; a sister, Rovena; and three grandchildren.

GEORGE WILLIAM KEHL '32 Capt. George William Kehl, USN (Ret.), died 23 September in Portsmouth, Va. Born in Austin, Tex., Capt. Kehl graduated from the Naval Academy in 1932. Much of his career up to the latter part of WWII was spent aboard submarines. He served at the then Portsmouth Naval Base for several years as a planning and estimating superintendent.

During WWII he was commanding officer of the submarine ARCHERFISH.

Among numerous other assignments, he was skipper of the attack cargo ship USS LIBRA out of Norfolk, Va. After his war service he served on the staff of the joint task force which carried out Operation Crossroads, the Bikini atom bomb tests. He served on the commission which negotiated for the return of a twoengine commercial airliner, its 26 passengers and crew, abducted by the North Koreans in 1958. Capt. Kehl retired in 1960 after 30 years of active service. From 1963 to 1971, he taught mathematics at Portsmouth Senior High School.

He is survived by three sons, William W., David C , and Stephen L.; two daughters, Laura and Lynda; two brothers; a sister; and ten grandchildren.

OLIVER N O A H FOWLER '33 Capt. Oliver Noah Fowler, USN (Ret.), died 30 August in Sharpstown General Hospital, Houston, Texas, after a long illness. Services were held at the Sage Road Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis and Sons. Burial, with full military honors, was in the Houston Veterans Cemetery.

A native of Cisco, Tex., Capt. Fowler was a 1933 graduate of the Naval Academy. He resigned, upon graduation, joining the Bureau of Reclamation in Denver, Col. as an electrical engineer. During this period, he worked as one of the engineers on Boulder Dam for TVA. He later worked with the Pennsylvania Water and Power Company in Baltimore, Md. He remained in the Naval Reserve and was recalled to active duty November 1940.

He attended the Naval Mine Warfare School at Yorktown, Virginia, in January 1941. In the spring of that year, he was ordered to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and later served as Operations Officer of the Caribbean area during WWII. Before leaving, he served as Commander of Inshore Patrol. In the fall of 1944, he was assigned to the Yorktown Naval Mine Depot, where he served until the end of WWII. He returned to civilian life and rejoined the Pennsylvania Water and Power Company as an electrical engineer. In 1946, he returned to active duty as Inspection Officer at the Naval Mine

86 Depot, Yorktown, and later served there as Ordnance Officer. In 1952 he was sent as Ordnance Officer to the Northern Pump Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In January 1956, he was ordered to Washington, D . C , where he worked in the office of Navy Material. In 1959, he was assigned to Sperry Gyroscope on Long Island, N.Y. to work on the Polaris Submarine Program. A year later, Capt. Fowler was sent to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. In 1961, he was given command of the Naval Ammunitions Depot, Crane, Indiana.

He retired from the Navy in 1963 and moved to Houston.

graduated from the Naval Academy in 1942.

During WWII he served in the USS IDAHO, USS BENNINGTON, USS ST. LOUIS, and postwar in

the USS TOLEDO. He then settled on a farm in Alabama raising catUe and pines and selling textile machinery. Working his way up to vice president in charge of sales for the West Point Foundry and Machine Company, he was appointed to the Regional Export Expansion Council. Later, he served as vice president and general manager of Batson Cook Foundry, West Point, Ga.

After his return to Houston, he worked for the Beauvais Engineering Company and was Munitions Consultant for an explosive company. In 1966, Capt. Fowler became vice president of a subsidiary of Ingrams of New Orleans. However, for health reasons, he retired in 1968. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association, Retired Officers' Association, and Navy League.

Capt. Fowler is survived by his wife, Mary, 7123 Galleon Dr., Houston, TX 77036; and one sister, Maxine, also of Houston.

A L A N L L O Y D I N G L I N G '34 Mr. Alan Lloyd Ingling died on 23 July of a heart attack in Alexandria, Va. He was buried in Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria.

Mr. Ingling graduated from the Naval Academy in 1934. He served in the Navy and the AUS, earning the China Service, European Theater of Operations, Good Conduct and the American Defense Medals.

Alan Lloyd Ingling '34 He then earned his master's degree from Columbia University in 1953 and was a mathematics instructor at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa., for 19 years. After moving to Alexandria in 1967, he taught mathematics at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School, Ft. Belvoir, Va. Following his first major heart attack Mr. Ingling was restricted in his activities so he substituted teaching in Alexandria and Fairfax County schools.

He is survived by his widow, Jean, River Towers, Apt. 417, Wakefield Dr., Alexandria, VA 22307; a brother, Capt. F. Walford Ingling, USN (Ret.) '37; and several nieces and nephews.

R O B E R T LEE M U N D H E N K '42 Capt. Robert Lee Mundhenk, USN (Ret.), died 2 August in West Point, Ga. A native of Lewisburg, Ohio, Capt. Mundhenk

Supply Corps School before being ordered to his first ship, USS ALSTEDE. Following another sea assignment aboard USS MCMORHIS, Cdr. Anglim returned to the Naval Supply Corps School as a member of the Staff. Subsequent assignments included duty with Naval Mission, Venezuela; Naval Supply Center, Bayonne; Staff ComNavBase, Subic Bay; and NAS Miramar.

While serving as Navy Exchange Officer at NAS Miramar, Cdr. Anglim's professionalism and expertise were demonstrated by his many and varied contributions which greatly improved the responsiveness of the Navy Exchange to the needs of Naval Personnel and their families.

Cdr. Anglim's last assignment was at the Naval Supply Center, Charleston, S.C, where he was serving as Material Officer.

Surviving are his mother. Bertha M. Anglim, 668 Sommer Ave., N.E., Aiken, S.C. 29801; his father, Mathew E. Anglim; a sister, Mrs. R. W. Reynolds; and a brother, Cdr. Mathew E.

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Survivors include his widow, Virginia, Rt. 2, Box 99, West Point, GA 31833; two sons, Robert A. and Phillip L.; and a sister, Mrs. Gretchen Gifford.

G O R D O N AGASSIZ PRINCE '50 LCdr. Gordon Agassiz Prince, USN, died 1 June while scuba-diving off Falmouth, Mass.

Services were held in the Trinitarian Congregational Church.

LCdr. Prince graduated from the Naval Academy in 1950 and then served aboard the destroyer MASSEY in Korean waters. He later transferred to the submarine service and served in the Pacific area.

In 1962, he resigned from the Navy to take a position with Raytheon. He remained very active in the Naval Reserve. His reserve assignments included command of a minesweeper in a unit at Providence, R.I., and he served with the Submarine Reserve Unit in Portsmouth, N.H. In addition he took a great many training cruises.

LCdr. Prince was a member of the Somerset Club, the Army-Navy Club, the Navy League, and a founding member of the New England Aquarium. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Wightman Tennis Center and a member of the corporation of the Rivers Country Day School.

He is survived by his widow, Joan, 12 County Dr., Weston, MA 02193; three sons, Gordon S., Alan and Scott; two daughters, Ann and Karen; and three sisters.

D A V I D L A W R E N C E A N G L I M '57 Cdr. David Lawrence Anglim, USN, died on 3 September in Lake Rabun, Georgia as a result of a boating accident. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery.

Cdr. Anglim was born in New York City, N.Y. and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1957. After graduation he attended the Naval

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CHRIS LOUIS KATSETOS '68 Lt. Chris Louis Katsetos, USN, died in an airplane accident on 28 August in Hueva, Spain.

Services were held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Cranston, N.J., with burial in the North Burial Ground.

Born in Providence, R.I., Lt. Katsetos graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968.

His Naval Academy degree was his third college degree, having a bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Master's Degree from George Washington University. At Annapolis he was on the Superintendent's list for four years. He was also fluent in Greek and Russian. Lt. Katsetos was stationed in the Pacific most of his Navy career.

He was a member of the Board of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Providence and a member of the Sophocles Chapter of AHEPA. He was also a member of the American Chemical Society and Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Rhode Island.

He was an altar boy, and an Eagle and Sea Scout.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. L. Katsetos, 24 Alhambra Circle, Edgewood, Rl 02905.

S T E P H E N A R T H U R S C H W A R T I N G '68 Lt. Stephen Arthur Schwarting, USN, died in an airplane accident at Moffett Field, Cal., on 12 April. Funeral services were held at NAS Moffett Field. He was buried at sea.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lt. Schwarting graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968.

87 "Steve's exceptional contribution to the s q u a d r o n was not limited to the professional side for he was an officer w h o k n e w a n d practiced the fine balance between hard w o r k and social activities. As a result his very presence was a significant boost to the m o r a l e of his s q u a d r o n mates. Steve was a t r u e professional as well as a close and trusted friend. His loss is indeed g r e a t . " Signed, D . L. Wolkensdorfer, C o m m a n d i n g Officer, Patrol S q u a d r o n 4 7 .

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Auditor's Report FY 1973 THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. " Statement of Income F o r The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1973 EX]

INCOME: Contributions Dues Alumni House Activities Advertising Register Sales, Rent and Other

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. INC. Balance Sheet June 30. 1 9 7 l ~ EXHIBIT A

CURRENT ASSETS; Cash Accounts Receivable Inventories at Cost Other Current A s s e t s : Prepaid Dues, Insurance and Other

$184,022.47 156,07 6.91 38, 398. 51 30,515.50 40,229.21

$ 60,804.92 20,384.86 16,622.23 10.227. 18 $108,039. 19

Total Current Assets $449,242.60

Total Income EXPENSES: General and Administrative Mechanical and Mailing (1) National Association Expenses Records Department Club Room Expenses P a p e r , Envelopes and Supplies Postage and E x p r e s s Advertising and Representative Co amissions Computer, Mcinuscripts and Copyrights

INVESTMENTS AT COST: Securities (Market Value $375, 153.48) Cash

$172,778.55 146.832.85 55,641.66 31,432.95 25,532. 37 19, 198.93 9,306.96 8,992. 58 4,632.45

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Land Buildings F u r n i t u r e , Fixtures and Equipment L e s s ; Depreciation Taken to Date 474,349.30

Total Expenses

$422,353. 69 52,749.05

475,102.74

$ 29,030.48 $205,604.50 133.411.94 $339,016.44 193,448.43

145,568.01

174,598.49

OTHER ASSET: Hall of F a m e P r o j e c t $760,433. 34

TOTAL ASSETS $(25, 106.70)

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND OTHER INCOME

LIABILITIES OTHER INCOME: Net Gain F r o m Sale of Securities Interest Income: Endov/ment Fund General Fund Dividends

CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable - Trade Payroll Taxes Withheld and Accrued Maryland Sales Tax, Deposits and Other

$ 12,979.27 $

8,994.06 1,543.84

10,537.90 7,988.97

$ 21,889.61 5,080.93 1,632.08

31,506. 14 $ 28,602.62

Total Current Liabilities $

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE DEPRECIATION DEPRECIATION NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

$

6,399.44

DEFERRED INCOME; Prepaid Dues, Advertising and Contributions

107,169.10

12.501.60

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED LNCOME

$135,771.72

ASSOCIATION EQUITY

(6,102.16)

(I) Included in the total is $48,993.47 of expenditure that was deferred at June 30, 1972.

FUND BALANCE: General Fuiid Endowment Fund

$155,217.61 469,444. Ol

TOTAL LIABILITIES. DEFERRED INCOME AND ASSOCIATION EQUITY

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The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc. Annapolis, Maryland

$760,433. 34

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. INC. Fund Balances F o r The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 197 3 SCHEDULE A-1

GENERAL FUND BALANCE - JULY 1, 1972

zation), a s of June 30. 1973, and the related statement of income and

DEDUCTIONS: Net Loss for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 197 3 - Exhibit B Net Capital Gains F r o m Sale of Secur ities Restricted Contributions

statement of changes in financial position for the fiscal year then ended.

BALANCE - JUNE 30, 1973

Wc have examined the balance sheet of THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACA DEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. (anon-profit organi-

Our examination was made in a c c o r d a n c e with generally accepted auditing

and such other auditing p r o c e d u r e s a s we considered n e c e s s a r y in the circunr--stances.

In our opinion, the accompanying s t a t e m e n t s p r e s e n t fairly the financial position of THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI

BALANCE - JULY 1, 1972 ADDITIONS: Life MemV>erships Paid in During Current Fiscal Year Restricted Contributions Net Capital Gains F r o m Sale of Securities Total Additions

accounting p r i n c i p l e s applied ona b a s i s consistent with that of the p r e ceding y e a r .

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6,102.16 12,979.27 2,164.25

29

21,245.

68

$155,217.

61

Life Membership J281j_651^05

From Earnings $13J^653;^44

$ 34,996.00

$

Total

ill.5i.L<lf-Al $ 34,996. 00 2, 164. 25

2,164.25 12,979. 27 12,979.27

ASSOCIATION. INC. . at June 30, 1973, and the r e s u l t s of its operations tor the fiscal year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted

$

$176,463.

ENDO WMENT FUND

s t a n d a r d s a n d accordingly included such t e s t s of the accounting r e c o r d s

Washington, D. C September 4, 1973

624,661. 63

BALANCE - JUNE 30, 1973

$ 34,996.00 $316,647.05

$ 50, 139., 5 2 $ 15, 143.52 $152,796.96

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Membership provides assistance, without cost, to beneficiaries in obtaining all federaI benefits to which they may be legally entitled.

Our membership exceecis 58,000 members—and our assets are in excess of $160 million. ^ • • - f f f t ' • - '•

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ALL ACTIVE DUTY OFFICERS OF THE NAVY, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD AND NOAA ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP.

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MUTUAL AID JOCIATION avy Department lington, D. C. 20370 -ne: (202)0X4-1638

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