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United States Naval Academy Alumni Association

Shipmate Volume 38, Number 4 Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

FEATURES

Treasurer and Director of Alumni Services JAMES D. OLIVER, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

More Defense for Less

Director of Development RICHARD A. TEEL, '36 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Alumni Cruise Report

May, 1975

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

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The Great White Fleet

by Capt. Hugh Q. Murray USN (Ret.) Turkey—Maritime Friend

by RAdm. John Harllee USN (Ret.)

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

Assistant Editor JAMES J. M C D O N A L D

Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Executive Secretary BARRIE DUREE

Editorial Assistant ARNETT CUSTER

DEPARTMENTS Contributors' Biographies Sea Breezes 3 Tour Dope 4 The Mail Boat 6 All Hands 7 Lucky Bag of Books 22 A Few Inches From the Yard

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

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Capitol Hill 26 Trustees and Officers 28 Navy Sports 29 Class News 32 Chapter News 68 Last Call 74 Classified Services 80

Ship type development in the Great White Fleet of United Fruit Co. from 1890 to 1940. The story of that great Maritime enterprise begins on page 13.

inquiries, insertion orders and space contracts should be addressed to: Mr. Gene Kraemer, Advertising Manager Box 96 Short Hills NJ 07078 Telephone (201) 379-2720 Reproduction proofs, copy and art work for advertising should be addressed and mailed to: The John D. Lucas Printing Co. 2601 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.

Contributors' Biographies REAR ADMIRAL GEORGE H. MILLER USN (RET.) George Miller '33 has served as Special Assistant to the Maritime Administrator (now Naval Advisor to the Assistant Secretary) since November 1970, working in liaison between the Commerce and Navy Departments to maximize the Merchant Marine's contribution to U.S. foreign policy and military readiness objectives. Prior to assuming this position, he was the first Director of Strategic Offensive and Defensive Systems in the Office of Naval Operations.

He has written and lectured extensively on military policy and strategy, sea power and maritime strategy and is one of our leading authorities in those areas. He may have learned about seapower and strategy as Captain of Navy's championship water polo team in 1933.

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CAPTAIN HUGH Q. MURRAY USN (RET.) "Fid" Murray '34, a black shoe, retired in 1964 and went to work for Bill Cooper '26, VP of International Operations for United Fruit in The Hague. Two years later he was transferred to the Boston headquarters, where he spent another two years before moving to the Washington Government Relations Office. He reretired at the end of 1974.

He wishes to express thanks and appreciation to United Fruiters Richard W. Berry, Cornelius C. Maher and Jasper S. Baker, without whose records and recollections his story of the Great White Fleet would have been more difficult if not altogether impossible.

REAR ADMIRAL JOHN HARLLEE USN (RET.) John Harllee '34, a WWII PT Boat squadron commander, had former President John F. Kennedy and Assistant SecNav "Red" Fay as two of his skippers. He retired in 1959 and became a consultant to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation in 1961. Later that year he was appointed to the Maritime Commission and served as its Chairman in 1963-69. After becoming VP of American Surveys International in Washington, he accepted volunteer consultant service for the International Executive Service Corps in Morocco and later Turkey. He is presently Chairman of the San Francisco Twin Bicentennial.

PAUL 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.

THOMAS F. BATES A 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 Ail-American 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 his with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

FRED W. LARDNER '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 JAMES G. STAVRIDIS Midshipman James G. Stavridis '76 is an English major, planning to enter the Marine Corps or the Service Line on graduation. He is the Editor of The Log, has won an N* in Squash Racquets and plays varsity Tennis.

He also carries a 3.6 CPQR in his major. Jim hails from Pittsburgh, Penna.

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A New Lease on Admiral's House It is with a note of sadness that we witnessed the transfer of Quarters A, The Chief of Naval Operations' residence at the Naval Observatory, to be the new home of the Vice President. Not that we begrudge the VP an adequate set of diggings in Washington—far from it. But there's an appropriateness in the history and tradition of the Naval Observatory Quarters for the CNO which just doesn't seem to come off as well for the VP. One enters the Observatory, located on Massachusetts Avenue in the heart of the posh Embassy district, by passing between two massive anchors flanking a gently rising drive. Admiral's House, almost secluded from avenue view, is a three story turn-of-the-century brick structure, essentially Victorian but influenced by French Provincial. Although handsome, it is less imposing than the magnificent surrounding grounds, with deep ravines on two sides preserving a spectacular view of the city.

The Naval Observatory enjoyed two previous locations in Washington; at time of founding in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments, it was near the White House at 17th and G: then from 1842 to 1893 in new buildings at 23rd and E, present location of BuMed. In 1880, because increasing traffic and the "unhealthy Foggy Bottom" climate made precise observations difficult, a Congressional Commission was chosen "to select a site for a new Naval Observatory . . . upon an even degree of longitude west of Greenwich, and to possess facility of access from the City of Washington, . . . healthfulness, clearness of atmosphere, freedom of obstruction from the horizon, and freedom from objectionable vibrations from the traffic." On 5 April 1881.

72 acres of the Barber estate on Georgetown Heights, "Pretty Prospect," were acquired for $63,000. By an unusual coincidence, some of the land had once belonged to Benjamin Stoddert, first Secretary of the Navy.

Events moved more slowly then and it took ten years before the Naval Appropriation Act included $20,000 for "an official residence of the Superintendent."

Two years later, in 1893, Captain Frederick V. McNair became the first occupant. A distinguished naval officer in the May, 1975

tradition of predecessors such as Matthew Fontaine Maury and Charles Wilkes, McNair missed his own rendezvous with greatness through an act of kindness for a friend. Leaving the Observatory in 1894 to command the Asiatic Fleet, he is credited with relinquishing the Fleet command early so that his friend George Dewey might have the chance before he became too old—just in time for fate to open the way at Manila Bay for Dewey's everlasting greatness.

On 10 December 1928, an Act of Congress authorized the Secretary of the Navy to assign Admiral's House to the Chief of Naval Operations. Charles F. Hughes, leaving command of the Battle Fleet to became the seventh CNO, became the first occupant in a tradition that was to last almost fifty years. In the charming and graciously aging residence, there was a feeling of appropriateness shared by its distinguished CNO alumni and prior Navy occupants. Living adjacent to the Naval Observatory, timekeeper of the space age, a continuity with the fleet emerged through the unresting machines and men probing the distant seas of earth and space.

When Congress decided to push through legislation to house the Vice President, testimony on necessary improvements came up with the figure of "as little as $15,000," plus $33,000 for Secret Service security arrangements. The General Services Administration was somewhat less optimistic, estimating $276,000 for necessary improvements to the house and $359,000 for protective security. At least one skeptic claimed that the cheapest way out was to try bulldozer architecture. Then it was discovered that furnishings and household equipment were not included. Mrs. Gerald Ford, anticipating occupancy last summer, commented on the scant, shabby and threadbare furniture, including such items as no bed in the master bedroom, no pots, pans or china, not even plastic plates or a paper cup. Her comment, "With only $ 15,000 to spend, we'd be the only official hippies in Washington."

When Nelson Rockefeller succeeded to the Vice Presidency last fall, the problem was the same but the approach was different, a question of too much rather than too little. The government ordered 60 place settings of china with the official

Vice Presidential seal. For a dining room normally seating 10 people, 18 maximum on formal occasions, 60 place settings seemed very practical. The Rockefellers won't need to wash dishes more than a couple times a month.

The Vice President is a world famed expert and collector of modern art. The famed Rockefeller tapestry "Guernica," a 10x22 foot Picasso copy, one of his favorites, may fit the living room wall.

It need be folded only on the top and one side. But with 72 acres of grounds, generous space is available for sculptures, such as the 12 foot 6 inch "Large Spiny," another favorite of Rockefeller's, which was used dramatically at the Governor's Mansion in Albany.

Navy general mess china, stainless steel cutlery and an aluminum 50 cup coffee service from the GSA catalog didn't turn anybody on for the essentials of furnishings. So the State Department filled the breach by offering a wide selection from their increasing hoard of accumulated foreign gifts to U.S. government officials and their wives. Oriental and Persian carpets of impressive quality, delicate table linens and valuable objets d'art of crystal, jade and rare porcelain, lacquered screens and tapestries in abundance will not only fill the need, but will offer to the foreign donors an attractive display opportunity for many of the gifts.

So obvious was the State Department solution on furnishings that one wonders why it wasn't done before when the Navy had the responsibility. We have it on not too good authority from the Secretary of the Navy's Office that the idea of using gifts to military officers to furnish the CNO residence was looked into quite carefully at one time. It was decided that plastic models of ships, aircraft and missiles, while attractive in themselves, don't go too far toward equipping a household—and how many aerospace industry cigarette lighters can one conveniently use when all are engraved "This gratuity has not influenced me one damn bit"? For informal occasions, yes; for formal, whether for 10 or 18, never.

The CNO, Admiral Holloway, meanwhile, is at home in his new quarters on the BuMed grounds at 23 rd and E—the same location which the Naval Observatory abandoned in 1880 for excessive traffic noise and an unhealthy climate. ^

Alumni to Visit Ireland This Summer Six days in Ireland will highlight the alumni trip to Europe, August 11-25.

We will visit Dublin for two days, staying at the distinguished Gresham Hotel. This magic, history-soaked capital, straddling the River Liffey with ten bridges, is among the most interesting cities of Europe. Its mystique lies mainly in the Irishness of its people. They still have time to savor life and to meet their fellows with kindness and hospitality.

Drinking is living in Dublin and conversation is often fueled by creamy black pints of Guinness. Try a pint of stout and take special note of the creamy top the barman puts on it. There is, of course, Irish whiskey which is more fiery than the Scotch variety but well worth a try. Dublin still has many old-fashioned pubs where the furniture and fittings are old and mellow, and the atmosphere warm and friendly.

After Dublin, we will head south through Kildare and Tipperary to Cork and Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. Our destination is Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland's most beautiful area, where we will spend three days at the deluxe Hotel Europe on the magnificent Lake of Leane. The highlight of our Killarney visit will be a day's drive around the Ring of Kerry, one of the most beautiful excursions in all of Europe. Surging seas against rugged cliffs, lovely lakes and green meadows ascending to majestic mountainsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Ring of Kerry has rightfully been called "heaven's reflex."

Om- third stop in Ireland will be at the Clare Inn in the heart of lovely Shannonside. Here there will be a special feature for the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an exclusive presentation of Irish fashions, clothing and gifts, courtesy of famous Bunratty Cottage. Ireland is great for shopping, both for values and for its wonderful variety. Distinctive specialties include bright Donegal Tweeds, beautiful Irish linens, lace, Irish whiskey, Peterson pipes, walking sticks, antiques, exquisite Waterford crystal, old silver, and wonderful fisherman sweaters from County Donegal and the Aran Islands.

Our trip to Ireland will follow eight days in London and the English countryside.

"Did your Mother come from Ireland, Did she ever kiss the Blarney?'

English or Irish breakfast is included each day of the trip.

Dinner is included nine evenings and there will be a cocktail party each night. Special features are a Scottish feast and "dine around" in London, Jury's famous cabaret dinner theatre in Dublin, and a banquet in a medieval castle near Shannon.

Ample time is set aside for shopping and independent wandering. The return flight from Shannon to BaltimoreWashington is August 25 via Pan Am charter.

The cost of this exciting fortnight is $995 per person, based on double room occupancy. The single room supplement is $85.

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

The Alumni Association records are the only ones anywhere that cover the Academy, service and civilian careers of our alumni. It is therefore important for historical and biographical purposes that they be as complete as possible, and all alumni who have not done so recently are urged to provide an updated biography for our records.

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Alumni Cruise Report The Caribbean. Panama Canal and West Coast of Mexico

Our Alimmi Group, 38 strong, escaped the winter chill as we steamed out of Port Everglades at Midnight 4 February to enjoy a 17-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Cruise Ship, ROY.\L VIKING ST.\R. Many comments were heard praising this ship as the best one yet, to which we added the enjoyment of our Navy oriented group—old friends and new.

In the Caribbean we brushed up on our history as we entered the ports of San Juan. St. Thomas and Cartegena, Colombia, prior to our eight-hour transit of the Panama Canal. We had the pleasure of greeting a contingent from our new Alumni Chapter in the Panama Isthmus and hosting them as we proceeded through the Canal. This was a most imusual and pleasant Chapter meeting, enhanced by watching the unbeUevably efficient handling of om- ship through the "Big Ditch" and wimessing this awe inspiring wonder. We could have expected a smooth transit with Capt. A. L. Gallin "42 aboard; he is in charge of all the pilots for the Panama Canal Co. Then in to Mexico's west coast, where Acapulco and Puerto Vallerta provided additional points of interest.

On board, good fellowship and relaxation were the order of the day. but involvement in evening activities became the hallmark of the Naval Academy Mmes. Charles McKinney '31 and Frederick Brooks '35

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Capt. Dan Stubbs '25 and Mrs. Waller "24

Alumni group. We learned about our talented shipmates. For instance, the Wallers '24 who were the hit of the Passenger's Talent Show with their rendition of "Alley Cat" and the "Continental."

Our own Mrs. Guthrie showed us the Hula and others participated in many activities, whether the walk-a-thon, casino night, deck games, swimming, dancing, night clubbing or just sun-bathing and lounging. There was something for all— a roaring 20's night. St. Valentine's Ball and a masquerade ball; prettj' costumes— self-made. A number of our group celebrated their birthdays aboard with appropriate festivity. And the skipper did a fine job in spite of some critical eyes and coaching from Admirals Cruise '22, Waller "24. Ayrault '21 and Wilhams '32, not to mention some "salty" Captains.

General Schwable '29 was seen checking the tenders.

We were entertained and taught dancing, bridge and computers by professionals and learned to know many new friends, in our group as well as among the other passengers. All in all it was a truly great experience and much enthusiasm was expressed about future cruises.

We hope to oblige!

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Mr. Charles Kirkpatrick '31, Capt. John Maddex '42, RAdm. R. R. Waller '24, and CapL Bill Davis '33 Mrs. McKinney "31, BGen. and Mrs. Frank Schwable "29

Mmes. John Maddex '42 and I. J. Haley "22

The Mail Boat It's a Puzzlement Shipmate: I didn't see the REINA MERCEDES underway, but from your picture in this month's Shipmate, suspect that it must be the tug, port side to, that's moving the REINA and also causing the smoke.

Don Lovelace '55 Shipmate: Concerning the Marsh issue "Puzzlement" about the old REINA MERCEDES, would you believe a smoke bomb in the stack with the towline to the tug quite obscured in the photo?

Hazy recollections of that caper stem from having been a ten year old living in the Academy at that time, whose buddies happened to be other Navy Juniors, Howard Benson and Freddie Kivette. Much time was spent playing around the REINA fantail that summer (young Howard, with his little fourteen footer gave the toughest sailing course that I have ever enjoyed), and I remember our trying to get Freddie's father to give us a ride in the Academy's Grumman "Duck." At any rate, that's one logical answer for the event which popped into mind as having been heard from someone thirty-five years ago and from having seen, at one time or another, the original picture with the tug showing.

Col. J. Alan Maclnnis '51 Shipmate: In reply to "It's a Puzzlement" in the Marsh issue: Were I steaming up the Bay, 'Twould be no puzzlement by day; But apprise the trainee if at night Of the import; two red, two green, two white.

Ludwell L. Pickett '68 The standard answer, written and verbal, was that of Don Lovelace, an ob.scured tug was providing both bow wave and smoke. Not so! Col. Maclnnis is absolutely correct. As VAdm. Kivette wrote in submitting the picture we printed last March, "The solution is that REINA is under tow and the smoke is from aircraft smoke bombs tossed into the stack by Tommy Wolverton '26, the REINA'S First Lieutenant."

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The Alumni Association and NAFAC This letter was written to Capt. Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, and is reprinted here for the information of the alumni.

"On behalf of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the staff of the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference, I wish to acknowledge receipt of a check in the amount of $2,500 which the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association has so generously offered in support of the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference 1975. The financial support of the Alumni Association has been a major factor in making NAFAC the success that it is. This year's contribution will greatly assist in defraying a substantial portion of our Conference expenses.

"Your gift has been reported to the Secretary of the Navy, as required by regulations, with my recommendation for acceptance. You may expect an official reply from him in the near future.

"Please relay my personal gratitude, as well as that of the staff of NAFAC, to the membership of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Sincerely, W. P. MACK Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Superintendent"

The Quiet Warrior Shipmate: I have to agree with E. M. Filer's review of Thomas Buell's The Quiet Warrior: A Biography of Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance. It is well written, but the facts are often garbled and conjecture is rife. If Buell set out to make Spruance look like an indecisive old woman who constantly ducked responsibility by sleeping or taking a hike, he succeeded very well.

Add to Adm. Filer's list of questionable items in the book: (Page 223) "Offshore, however, ConoUy's LVTs and landing craft were milling about in chaos, owing to the fatigue and inexperience of the drivers and coxswains. . . .

Conolly ordered everything afloat to head ashore, and the disorganized mass of small craft began to move."

Samuel Eliot Morison's The Two Ocean War (Page 311) states of the same operation (the invasion of Kwajalein): "A well-executed amphibious assault is as beautiful a military spectacle as one can find in warfare, and this one was superbly done. . . . At 0928 all four LVT waves were approaching the beach in line, not one of the 84 amphtracs falling behind more than a couple of lengths."

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All Hands thorities after capture at sea while running narcotics to the mainland, then turned over to the Naval Academy for use in the midshipmen sailing program.

Chapter Trustees, 1975-76

The By-Laws of the Alumni Association provide for one member of the Board of Trustees to be chosen by each of the twelve chapters having the greatest number of members of the national association, these Local Trustees to serve for a term of one year.

For the coming year the twelve chapters electing Local Trustees are Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, San Diego/Coronado, Peninsula (California), Boston, Southeast Florida, Texas Gulf Coast (Houston), Annapolis, Honolulu, Los Angeles and Seattle.

The success of the Honolulu Chapter is indeed newsworthy. Organized only last year, it had enrolled 145 members of the national association by 31 December to place tenth on the over all list. Congratulations to all concerned.

Flag and General Officer Selections

With the recent announcement of Staff Corps selections for Rear Admiral and Marine Corps for Brigadier General, Shipmate extends congratulations and best wishes to these alumni selectees; Capt. Charles C. Heid, Jr. (CEC) '48, Capt. Edward M. Kocher (SC) '49, Capt. Ralph F. Murphy, Jr. (SC) '49, Col. Calhoun J. Killeen '49 and Col. Charles G. Cooper '50.

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The new stripers tion Program who will enter PG School at Monterey on graduation to earn a Master's degree in Operations Research.

After that he plans to attend the Nuclear Power School to prepare for a career in submarines.

The Deputy Commander is Mid. Gary L. Miller of Annapolis, who relieved fellow Annapolitan John Stufflebeem.

Miller has been named to both the Dean's List for academic excellence and the Superintendent's List for academics and leadership in most semesters while at the Academy. A European studies major, he has been active each year in the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference and is Chairman of NAFAC '75. He is scheduled for a commission and career in the Marine Corps following graduation.

Capt. Alexander G. B. Grosvenor USN '50 assumed duties as Commanding Officer Nav Sta Annapolis on 21 March. He comes from NATC Pax River, where he was Director of Testing for some of the Navy's newest aircraft.

Capt. Grosvenor has a lifelong background in sailing, which will be invaluable in his collateral duty as Commodore of the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron.

As a midshipman he represented the Naval Academy in the 1948 Star World Championships, was a letterman on the varsity dinghy team, and was the first midshipman to skipper the yacht ROYONO in the 1950 Bermuda Race. He has competed in national championship events in Comet, Star and Hampton classes, has numerous ocean passages and races to his credit, and has been campaigning his coowned CAL-43 on the Chesapeake Bay for the last two sailing seasons.

New Ocean Racing Sloops

Brigade Command, Spring Term The spring set Brigade Commander is Mid. Daniel Wick of Pasco, Wash. A member of the Chapel Choir and the Glee Club during his four years, he is also serving this year as President of the Academy's chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon, a national management honorary fraternity, and as Chairman of the Midshipmen's Store Advisory Board. Wick is an operational analysis major selected for the Navy's Immediate Graduate EducaMay, 1975

The Naval Academy has just acquired two new 48' ocean racing sloops, brought up from Florida by crews of officers and men from the Academy.

Miss ELAINEOUS recently participated the 1975 Southern Ocean Racing Conference with midshipmen crews. She was donated privately to the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation and so made available for use by midshipmen in the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron.

WAR CRY was confiscated by U.S. au-

Captain Grosvenor

Hurricane Hunters Disbanded

Weather Reconnaisance Squadron 4, long famed as the "Hurricane Hunters," has been disbanded. The squadron, based at NAS Jacksonville, had performed weather reconnaisance for military and civilian weather centers since 1953 and was famed for its regular penetration into the eyes of hurricanes to relay vital data to the Fleet Weather Center in Jacksonville. Predecessor squadrons had carried on similar operations as far back as the early 1940s. The advent of weather satellites, changing priorities and limitations on funds were the contributing factors to the squadron's demise.

Rep. Aspin vs. Adm. Zumwalt

Last January Rep. Les Aspin (D.-Wis.) and Adm. Zumwalt, retired CNO, shared the platform in a symposium at the U. of Idaho. During the discussion, the Congressman made the point that the House Armed Services Committee, of which he is a member, is over-weighted in favor of the military in that 20 or 21 of its members are Reserve admirals or generals.

Adm. Zumwalt challenged the statement, offering to donate to the Student Fund $500 if there were 15, $300 for ten or more and $100 if there were as many as five. Mr. Aspin said that he would check it out.

Being interested in the possible donation, the student newspaper wrote to inquire but got no answer. Telephone calls were equally unproductive. But, when the story appeared in a Moscow paper on 11 March, the Associated Press inquired and was informed that the Congressman had told the Admiral that no donation would be necessary. Mr. Aspin added that he would have been correct had he said that 18 members were Reserve colonels or captains, but that there were no generals or admirals on the Committee.

In fact, there is one member. Rep. G. V. Montgomery (D.-Miss.), who is a Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard.

Col. Rosengren (right) shows his gifts to VAdm. Mack, Prof. Jeffries (Museum Director) and Mr. Bartlett (Pres. Sarasota-Manatee Navy League Council).

Donations to the USNA Museum

Nimitz Anecdotes

Two historic relics of the battle of Lake Erie have been donated to the U. S. Naval Academy Museum by Colonel Rosewell Perry Rosegren, USAR (Ret.), a prominent member of the Sarasota-Manatee, Florida, Council of the Navy League.

One relic, a gothic style chair, constructed of the wood of the USS LAWRENCE, Commodore Oliver H. Perry's flagship, was presented to the Museum during ceremonies last week. In one of the most famous battles in naval history, she led a squadron of nine ships which defeated the British in the battle of Lake Erie, a turning point in the War of 1812.

The Museum must await SecNav permission before the second donation, the sextant used to navigate the LAVSTIENCE during the battle of Lake Erie, may be accepted. The Museum is restricted from accepting gifts in excess of $1,000 without prior approval. According to documentation on the sextant, it was presented to Daniel Dobbins on board the LAWRENCE at anchor in Misery Bay off Erie, Pa., in 1813. Colonel Rosengren acquired both the sextant and the chair from Dobbins' grandson in the 1930's.

The Admiral Nimitz Foundation is preparing a booklet, tentatively titled The Nimitz Light Touch, to be edited by RAdm. J. Wilson Leverton USN (Ret.) '31, based on the well-known Nimitz humor. The Foundation has on hand a number of stories, anecdotes and quips collected in the past few years but wants to be sure that all the good stories are preserved so that the people of today and the future may know more about this great man, his friends and his light touch.

Alumni who knew Admiral Nimitz at any time but have not contributed their recollections of him to the Foundation are requested to jot them down and send them to RAdm. Leverton at Whispering Pines NC 28327. All contributions will be acknowledged in any published material.

USS Savannah Reunion Officers and men of USS SAVANNAH

(CL-42) will hold their sixth annual reunion on 5-7 September 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska. For further details, contact GMGC Otto J. Jindracek USN (Ret.), 63 Thayer Drive, New Shrewsbury NJ 07724. ^ Shipmate

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More Defense for Less

An Editorial Commentary Rear Admiral George H. Miller, USN (Ret.) One of the more obvious lessons of history is that a nation which habitually engages in land wars bleeds away its human and material resources more rapidly than a nation which emphasizes maritime strength. Our competitor, the Soviet Union, learned this lesson after suffering huge manpower losses and devastation in two world wars. The USSR consequently has been building up its maritime strength since World War II, while the United States has been content to lag behind. Also since World War II, the Soviet Union has avoided committing troops to combat on foreign soil; the United States has engaged in protracted land wars in Korea and Vietnam and for many years has maintained large contingents of land forces overseas. The Soviet Union is gaining in economic and maritime strength; the United States is falling behind. The Soviets have made dramatic gains in numbers of ships, as is shown in the following comparison: Combat Ships U.S. USSR

Merchant Ships U.S. USSR

1946 307 75 4,861 488 1974 291 546 586 2,306 Soviet maritime strength is also well coordinated. For example, the Soviet Navy and Merchant Marine operate together as standard procedure in peacetime operations and combat training. The head of the Soviet Navy is a voting member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and has direct influence on Soviet national pohcies. The Soviet Merchant Marine is a major participant in the Soviet world-wide political-economic offensive, whose scope and success surpass all similar campaigns of recorded history.

Up to 1947, the United States had a cabinet-level Navy Department able to coordinate the Navy, Merchant Marine and other maritime arms in national defense and support of foreign pohcies. The National Security Act of 1947, however, removed the Navy Department from the Cabinet level and transferred the Navy to the newly-established Department of Defense. The U.S. Navy is now regarded May, 1975

An effective use of sea power; Soviet missiles leaving Cuba in November 1962

under the law as one of the Armed Services, with strictly combat functions.

The other maritime arms were scattered among a number of government agencies, without provision for their coordination in national defense and support of foreign policy.

The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 states that it is necessary for national defense that the U.S. have a merchant marine capable not only of carrying all our domestic waterbome commerce and a substantial portion of our foreign trade but also of serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. But the National Security Act of 1947 makes no mention of the statutory national defense functions of the U.S. Merchant Marine.

The U.S. Constitution states that Congress shall provide and maintain a Navy.

At the time the Constitution was written, the term "Navy" included both combat and merchant ships. Many U.S. merchant ships and their crews served routinely as combat units in time of emergency and returned to commercial shipping when the

fighting ceased. The Constitution refrains from authorizing standing armies by stating that Congress shall raise and support armies but no appropriation for that purpose shall be for longer than two years.

Present national security legislation provides for maintaining and coordinating land naval and air forces. No provision exists in U.S. law for integration of U.S. maritime arms in support of foreign policies in peace and war. even though the wording of the Constitution clearly suggests preference for lower-profile maritime strength and strategies.

In two instances since World War II, the U.S. did apply maritime strength with notable success. In the Cuba crisis of 1962, the President chose naval blockade to prevent delivery of Soviet missiles to Cuba, although the Defense Department had recommended that the U.S. bomb and invade. In 1972 the President ordered mining of North Vietnam harbors, also to prevent delivery of Soviet arms. The North Vietnam blockade also was opposed in the Defense Department. However, both blockades were immediately

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successful. They caused no personnel or material casualties on either side, and negotiations were stimulated. Some felt at the time that we were persuaded too easily to lift the blockades entirely, thus permitting communist merchant ships to continue to this day delivering decisive amounts of war material to strategicallylocated areas important to world stability.

Our troops suffered tens of thousands of casualties in Vietnam, while recommendations to cut off communist war material arriving by sea remained bottled up in lower echelons of the government.

Some naval authorities believe that the United States should have made the decision to blockade at the same time it committed its troops to combat in Vietnam.

A maritime strategist would counsel that the United States should not commit armies to combat on foreign shores until U.S. forces had succeeded in severely restricting or preventing enemy reinforcement of the combat area.

Since the present National Security Act has been in effect, the U.S. defense budget has increased ten-fold. Yet, the higher Defense expenditures have been, the less safe this country seems to have become.

Moreover, despite vast expenditures for national defense, the United States has been losing, or indeed may have already lost, maritime supremacy. A whole gen-

eration of Americans has matured since 1947 with little comprehension of how maritime strategies employed by the more successful great powers of history saved livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and nations.

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Articles are again beginning to appear in the press suggesting more unification of the armed services. However, since passage of the original National Security Act, a considerable number of legislative changes has been made in the name of more unification. Unfortunately, the result has been less national defense for more. It is time to try something else.

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The Great White Fleet The Development of a Maritime Enterprise Captain Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret.)

To the Navy, the Great White Fleet conjures up visions of the warships Teddy Roosevelt sent round the world in 1907.

But to even more Americans, particularly those who have been observers of the maritime scene. Great White Fleet means the banana ships of United Fruit, the Boston-based enterprise that made Chiquita Banana a household word and in the process put Central America and the Caribbean "on the map." Those who, in the words of the once-popular song, "went to Havana, on one of those cruises," may have particular memories of a white ship leaving Pier 9, North River, under the sign, GREAT WHITE FLEET—or from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, New Orleans, Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Nearly everybody knows that the banana is an exotic fruit demanding tender, loving care, but most of the knowledge applying to commercial shipment was learned only in the first quarter of this century, after Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker brought the first full load of bananas to Boston in the fall of 1871. The slightest squeeze, rub or blow will result in an unsightly black blemish when ripe.

Too high a temperature will cause overripeness; too low will prevent ripening at all. Bananas at room termperature give off heat and ethylene gas, two natural ripening functions. A temperature of 5557° ( F ) , depending on the variety of banana, is best for keeping them in a state of suspended animation, as green as the day they were harvested, until it is time to ripen them for sale.

But, these details were unknown to Massachusetts Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker when he sailed from Port Antonio, Jamaica, in the 70-ton schooner TELEGRAPH one summer day in 1871—on the way home from Venezuela—he just loaded as many bunches as he could, below decks and topside, and sailed. He was not the first skipper to bring bananas to the U.S.; just who was is not a matter of record, although the schooner REYNARD did bring some to New York in 1804.

Dow Baker knew enough, in any event, to put into New York with his first cargo of May, 1975

yellowing fruit, not chancing the longer voyage to Boston. The profit from this cargo persuaded Captain Baker to forsake the fishing business and devote full time to bananas.

Together with another "Down-easter," Captain Freeman, whose Standard Steamship Navigation Company financed the construction of two more ships, and with Andrew W. Preston, who undertook to sell all the bananas they brought to Boston, Captain Baker conceived a great enterprise. Incidentally, the Standard Steamship Navigation Company at no time owned any Steamships, and the operations of the Company lead us to believe it was far from standard. It had the faith of its convictions, however, and never hesitated to stake its capital on the banana venture. Baker formed the L. D. Baker Company, which bought bananas along the north coast of Jamaica and transported them to Boston, and Andy Preston formed the Boston Fruit Company to sell Baker's bananas.

Captain Baker's ships, the forerunners of the Great White Fleet, were neither great nor white. The schooners TELEGRAPH and EUNICE P. NEWCOMB and the auxili-

aries JESSE H . FREEMAN and L. D. BAKER were all painted the customary black of the time and were quite small, but they did a brisk business. It wasn't long before the scattered locations and haphazard harvesting methods of the Jamaican banana growers proved inadequate to the task of filling even these small ships, so Dow Baker moved ashore in Jamaica to systematize the culture and harvesting. At the other end of the line, Andy Preston found that demand continued to exceed supply, despite the increased amounts of bananas coming in, and he was quick to acquire them from other sources, one of the most prolific being Minor C. Keith.

Minor Keith got into the banana business by the back door. In the 1870s, the President of Costa Rica had contracted with Keith and his uncle, Henry Meiggs, a pioneer railroad builder in Chile and Peru, to build a railroad from Port Limon on the Caribbean to San Jose, the capital, in the mountains. The construction

through tropical jungles met with one disaster after another. Meiggs and three of Keith's brothers died of yellow fever, and Keith was left alone, having completed only sixty miles when he ran out of funds. Fortunately, he had started building at the Port Limon end, and the valleys and plains chosen for its route were by coincidence great for bananas. So he planted and harvested bananas, and shipped them on his unfinished railroad back to Port Limon, where they were consigned to New Orleans and sold for enough profit to complete the railroad.

Then his New Orleans distributor went bankrupt and left him with debts of a million and a half dollars. Having paid off by the end of 1898, Minor Keith went to Boston to meet Andy Preston, whose reputation with Boston Fruit had become widespread.

Thus was the stage set for three pioneer leaders of the banana trade: Keith, Preston and Dow Baker. On 30 March 1899 they founded the United Fruit Company, incorporating six small companies associated with Boston Fruit and three independents growing bananas on the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Nicaragua. There was nothing spectacular about the enterprise; many similar ventures had failed, and United Fruit's own treasurer was a frequent visitor to the New York bank (apparently the young banana business was too risky for Boston's State Street) whenever it became necessary to tide the Company over between voyages. It was not until 1906 that the bookkeeper could put away his red ink, but after that it was clear sailing.

Up until the founding of United Fruit, the original four ships, together with others chartered for individual voyages, handled marine transportation. Now others, including BOWDEN, the first steamship, four ADMIRALS acquired from the Navy after the Spanish-American War, and two steamers, BUCKMAN and WAT-

SON, built in Toledo for Boston Fruit and freshly delivered, joined the fleet as the forerunners retired. The first annual report mentions ten ships owned and fifty chartered.

14 tion system. Since freezing temperatures would not do, he designed a system of steam-driven fans circulating cooled air, the air having been cooled in separate chambers by passing through a series of brine pipes. The refrigeration machinery, including the compressors, sea water and brine circulating pumps, was also driven by steam. Ammonia was the refrigerant.

The VENUS, with her freshly installed equipment and its inventor on board, proceeded to Costa Rica, where Mr. Williams asked the pertinent question of what temperature should be set. Nobody knew of course, but after some deliberation, 45° was chosen and the issue dismissed—until arrival at New Orleans, when the bananas were found to have the The Navy Way to G o . . . gray-green, lackluster color that comes from over-chilling. Undaunted, these Let Guest Quarters help make brave souls experimented further on sucyour stay In the nation's capital enjoyable. Reserve a room with ceeding trips and eventually found the us and we give you one or two right range. Even so, without such refinebedrooms, a living room, dining ments as thermostats and automatic conarea, and even a fully equipped trols available, engineers had to visit all kitchen. On temporary duty or relocating your family, you will banana holds periodically to check temappreciate the kind of "guest peratures and adjust when necessary. A quarters" we provide. lot can be said, and probably was, about leaving a hot engine room, climbing over the deck on a rough night and dovra a steel ladder to be met by a blast of 50° air while trying to read a mercury thermometer with a flashlight. Nevertheless, these "freezers" became remarkably skillReserve A Room , We Give You A Suite ful at controlling temperatures, anticipating effects of the cooling down period Washington South after loading, and making allowances for 100 S. Reynolds Street A l e x a n d r i a , Va 22304 the passage from warm to colder salt (703)370-9600 water intakes.

F r o m S18 per day United Fruit's management was conWashington Intown vinced money could be made by owning New H a m p s h i r e Ave. & H Street. N.W. W a s h i n g t o n . D C 20037 rather than chartering ships and, with (202) 785-2000 the additional incentive of refrigeration, F r o m $30 per day embarked on the Company's first shipOther Guest Q u a r t e r s in building program. The firm of Workman, Atlanta, Ga. a n d G r e e n s b o r o , N C Clark & Company, of Belfast, was selected and a contract let in 1904 for the construction of three fully refrigerated ships.

This incongruous assortment of ships, The SAN JOSE, LIMON and ESPARTA were augmented as opportunities afforded, painted white. It is not known whether relied on ventilation, first natural, then the color was selected by happenstance, forced-air, to provide the tender, loving care bananas love. Unfortunately, the out- for its appearance, or in the belief that it provided better insulation through reflecturns at discharge ports showed assorted tion. In any event, it set a pattern that still degrees of satisfaction, suggesting the continues, and was the genesis of the thought of uniform refrigeration. The Great White Fleet.

VENUS, an old, wooden-hulled steamer operating out of New Orleans was selectThese trim ships were powered by ed in 1903 as an experimental refrigeraScotch boilers and triple-expansion tion ship, and young Mr. Llewellyn Wilreciprocating engines affording a susliams, an authority who had studied tained 12V2 knots. They also had spaces refrigeration methods in shipping frozen for eighteen passengers, but it was evident meat from Australia to the U.K., was more consideration went into banana comissioned to install a proper refrigeraaccommodations. There was no inside

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passageway for the staterooms, the only exits being to the weather deck and, in the case of staterooms without a W/C, the decision whether to go to the head on a stormy night was one of major proportions indeed.

Building these new-fangled ships was expensive, but all of them were in active service for over thirty-five years, fully justifying their high cost. They might have served even longer but for World War II; SAN JOSE was lost in a blackout collision off New York and ESPARTA was torpedoed, both in 1942, and LIMON, grounded on a reef off British Honduras just before the war, had to be scrapped.

The success of the first construction program motivated the Company to build more ships along the same lines, only larger. But, with rising interest in the new Panama Canal and in the tourist trade in general, the thought of additional revenue at very little additional cost prompted the inclusion of accommodations for 100 passengers. Beginning in 1908, Workman, Clark built thirteen 5,000-gross-ton refrigerated ships, named, as were most of the Great White Fleet, for Central American or Caribbean Indian tribes, rivers, states or provinces. Successful as fruit carriers northbound and general cargo carriers southbound, they proved especially popular with passengers traveling between New York, New Orleans and the Caribbean.

Continuing expansion of demand, and the frustrating vulnerability of banana plants to strong winds, led to the expansion and separation of plantations in different locations for limitation of destruction by a single hurricane. With no local labor in the mosquito-infested swamps and jungles selected for new plantations, the Company imported Jamaicans, more or less resistant to malaria, and young Americans looking for adventure and vocation. Housing, schools, hospitals, commissaries, clubs and the other amenities of operating bases soon followed.

One final necessity was communications. In Captain Baker's early days in Jamaica ships would steam to various spots off the northern coast, anchor and launch "mosquito boats" the Jamaicans made from hollow tree trunks to collect bananas growing in random places. With the development of large plantations growing bananas the whole year round, and with the more efficient refrigerated ships, a more effective communications system was needed for harvesting and loading operations. Tropical Radio Telegraph Corporation—^TRT—^was the Shipmate

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SS ULUA sailing from Havana in the '30s

United Fruit answer and another profitable Yankee enterprise. The Great White Fleet, occasionally called the "Banana Navy," was the first commercial fleet with two-way radio equipment. TRT shore stations have handled much traffic outside banana operations, both private and govenmiental, and including U.S. Navy ships that "couldn't get" either Washington or Balboa. Today TRT Telecommunications is a major competitor of RCA and 1 1 1 .

Although the 5,000-tonners had long and useful Uves, only SIX_\OLA and SANTA MAMA finished their careers with 100-passenger accommodations, and these two had to install additional water-tight bulkheads and other safeguards to satisfy new marine safety requirements of the Safety of Life at Sea Act of 1928, reinforced by the unfortunate MORRO CASTLE tragedy of 1934. Six of these ships, including AB.ANa^REz, which sank the USS 0-5 off Colon in a colhsion in 1923, resulting in the loss of one life and starting an investigation that didn't clear the ABA.NG.AREZ until 1951, were stripped of cabin superstructure and placed on a 12-passenger basis. Four others were not additionally bulkheaded nor cut down, but carried only the twelve passengers allowed by the new convention, the remaining quarters being boarded up. Eleven served as supply ships in World War I, and all except HEREDIA, torpedoed on Company business before she could be called up, also served in World War II. PARJS.MINA and SIXAOLA were torpedoed in 1942, TIVIVES and METAPAN in '43. Seven were traded to the Maritime Commission in 1945-46 and scrapped shortly afterward. ATENAS was May, 1975

the last on active duty, having survived 41 years, through both world wars and postwar duty as an Army supply ship for the Azores, Italy, Trieste and, finally, Bremerhaven and the Berlin Blockade.

The 1912 annual report stated that the fleet was then comprised of 25 steamers in addition to the 16 owned and operated

by Elders & F>'ffes, the English subsidiary, and also had numerous charters. Further.

"The rapid growth and great importance, from an earnings standpoint, of the marine freight and passenger service, has amply justified the development of this fleet." Workman, Clark were therefore contracted to build three larger and faster CALAMARES class ships, delivered in 1913.

They had accommodations for 143 passengers, and were propelled at 15 knots by twin screws powered by quadruple-expansion reciprocating engines. TEN.ADORES was lost in WWI, but the other two served the Navy throughout WWII. A purchase of opportunity was that of four Dutch ships in 1913. M.AROWIJNE was lost in a hurricane in 1915, the only such casualty ever suffered by the Great White Fleet.

The United Fruit Company and its subsidiaries contributed 52 ships, or 83% of available tonnage, in service or building, to the U.S. and the Allies in WWI. In those steamships taken over by the governments for war purposes, practically every deck and engineering officer stayed by his ship, as did the crew.

Elders & Fyffes had been acquired by United Fruit in 1903, but the operations of the British Fleet were entirely independent of the American Fleet until the 1970s. The American Fleet, or its syn-

onym, American Service, picked up its bananas in Jamaica, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador and served the U.S., then Europe in addition. The British, or European Service, picked up bananas in the Cameroons, the Canary and Caribbean islands and carried them primarily to the U.K., although they originally opened up trade with northern Europe.

Jamaica and the West Indies later became the principal sources for the U.K. However, although the American Service had a predominance of U.S.-flag ships and the European Ser\'ice was predominantly British-flag, both services have historically contained ships of other registries.

Apart from the transfer of ships from bananas to other purposes, the 1914-18 war also delayed the orderly progress of the Company's shipbuilding program. The first group of four small, ventilated San Ships came out of Workman, Clark in 1915, but the others didn't make the fleet imtil some five years later. Likewise, ULUA and TOLOA, similar to the CALA-

M.ARES class of 1913, joined the fleet in 1920. Also around this time, the Company took dehvery of four ships to bring raw sugar, which had taken over from the experimental banana plantings made in Cuba after the Spanish War, to the Revere Sugar Refiner}', a wholly owned subsidiary in Boston. These 2800-ton vessels were slow and, unlike their sisters of the Great White Fleet, were painted black.

SAN BENITO was the vehicle for an ex-

periment in turbo-electric propulsion which had a profound effect on later shipbuilding. Superheaters were added to her

16 Scotch boilers during construction in 1921, and a single turbo-generator was provided to furnish power for the main propelling motor, which was mounted aft, eliminating line shafting and a shaft alley.

ULUA was the first of the Great White Fleet to try air-conditioning of the passenger spaces. It was a logical extension from the refrigerated cargo spaces below, but the "punkah-louvres" sweated condensation and proved unsatisfactory. The public really wanted to let in the sea breezes, and just wasn't ready for this innovation. At least that was the United Fruit conclusion.

The Company's initial experiments with Diesel-electric propulsion were likewise unpromising. Beginning in 1923 on the DARIEN, they continued until 1930, when the Company gave up and installed the proven turbo-electric drive with high pressure, water tube boilers. LA PLAYA, which had also been involved with the initial diesel experiments, was withdrawn from service and lay idle in Mobile for ten years, during which time technical improvements induced the Company to reengine her in 1941 with newer diesels which were eminently satisfactory. All steamers mentioned thus far were originally coal-burners; SKAOLA was converted to oil in 1920 and the others in 1922-24. The same boilers and machinery served throughout the lives of these ships and were in good condition still when the final "Finished with Engines" was rung up.

As a result of the SAN BENITO turboelectric-drive experience, two larger and faster refrigerated ships were built in 1930, MUSA by Workman, Clark and PLATANO

by Cammel Laird, of Birkenhead, England. Both had Scotch boilers with locomotive-type superheaters providing steam for the turbo-electric propulsion. They too had electric auxiliaries, including deck machinery and steering gear, and could sustain speeds in excess of 17 knots. They sailed independently, without escort, throughout WWII, loaded to the plimsolls with ammunition, perishables and other cargo.

Perhaps the most luxurious of the Great White Fleet were the last of the reciprocators, CASTILLA, TELA and IRIONA, built by Workman, Clark in 1927. They were intended to be fast carriers of bananas under natural ventilation, saving the cost of more expensive refrigeration, having powerful four-cylinder, quadruple expansion engines good for 15 knots and accommodations for sixty passengers.

While the natural ventilation was satisfac-

tory for short runs, it created a scheduling problem between these ventilators and the refrigerators, which could keep the fruit green longer. Consequently, a conversion to refrigeration was made in 1935 and the ships received the Company's first (and only) direct expansion freon system.

Temperature control was found to be less reliable than the system using brine as a secondary refrigerant, so ships coming out later had liquid recirculation to combine the best features of both systems at considerably less cost. Swimming pools were installed in these three ships at that time, and they were very popular on weekly sailings from Philadelphia to the Tropics and back. Two, TELA and CAS-

were victims of German torpedoes during WWII. During the 1920s United Fruit's competition increased, especially from the Cuyamel Fruit Co. of New Orleans and its President, Samuel Zemurray, a penniless child immigrant from Russia whose imagination, ingenuity and initiative had brought him to tycoon status. The 1929 decision to buy him out was implemented by exchange of 300,000 shares of United Fruit stock, then selling for around $125 a share. Mr. Zemurray cashed some, but bought a great deal more after the stock market crash. At the Board of Directors meeting in July 1932 he asked for management control, announcing that "I've got more shares than any of you and, besides, I think I can do a better job than you're doing to get us out of this mess."

The Bostonians were shocked, but Mr. Sam had the shares. He was made Managing Director on the spot, and ran United Fruit very successfully until he retired in 1957. That was one acquisition that worked in reverse.

Among the assets acquired with Cuyamel were assorted banana carriers, three of which, AZTEC, TOLTEC and MAYA, were a quarter again larger than the 5,000-tonners but capable of 15 knots.

The others were a polyglot collection of rag bags and spitkits. One, the COPAN, was a refugee from the 19th Century, with no below-decks bulkheads at all. As one old-timer recalls, "You could stand in the after steering room and see the anchor chain being paid in."

Provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1928 appealed to a thrifty management always on the look-out for shipping opportunities, and led to contracts for the construction of the six Mail Ships of the '30s.

The estimated cost of these vessels was a shade over $21 million, 75% of which was lent by the Government at 3 % over TILLA,

a period of twenty years (the Company paid it off in eight). The ships were eligible for U.S. Mail contracts, and carried 125 passengers each in "first-class comfort." Twin screws driven by turbo-electric propulsion sped the ships, and electrically driven CO2 refrigeration, representing the best American practice at the time, looked after the bananas. Tremendously popular with the sea-going public, they also proved the logic of the 1928 Act in providing for an auxiliary arm of defenseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all six served as Navy auxiUaries during WWII. In 1934, three ventilated ships which had been built in 1927 to carry bananas from the Canary Islands to the U.K. and Europe, were taken over from Elders & Fyffes. They were converted to oil and provided with refrigeration, including the improved air circulation system first applied by engineers of the Mail Ships and subsequently incorporated into all new construction.

Since the early 1900s, United Fruit had operated profitable hotels in Jamaica: the year-round Myrtle Bank in Kingston and the Titchfield at Port Antonio during the tourist season. In further pursuit of the fringe benefits of the banana trade, the combination cargo-passenger MUNARGO was purchased in 1938 from the Munson Line, along with piers in Havana and Paradise Beach in Nassau. The Company paid $2 million for these assets, and operated the MUNARGO between New York, Miami, Nassau and Havana on a very popular, fortnightly cruise schedule until she was sold to the Federal Maritime Commission in March, 1941.

1938 was also the year Neville Chamberlain went to Munich with his umbrella.

At that time, the Great White Fleet consisted of 57 ships in the American service, 28 in the British and nine charters, a total of 94 ships and 412,215 gross tons. The tanker FRANCIS R . HART, under construction in Germany, was completed and delivered that July, to the vast relief of Company oflScials, but that luck did not hold with six German flag ships mortgaged by a German aflSliate. On the outbreak of war, four made it safely home and a fifth was lost by grounding enroute.

The only one recovered, the WESERMiJNDE, was interned in Curasao and later released by the Dutch to the War Shipping Administration and United Fruit. Probably the only coal burner in the Caribbean, she served out the rest of the war under the Honduran flag.

All 24 of the British flag ships were chartered "for the duration" by the British Government. The U.S. Government, Shipmate

17 which had requisitioned several Company ships prior to Pearl Harbor, shortly afterwards took over all remaining ships of suflBcient steaming radius. Concurrently, Mr. H. H. Robson, United Fruit's Operating Vice President, and three top assistants went to work for Admiral Land in the War Shipping Administration. At the end of 1944 the Company was acting as the WSA agent in operating 35 of its own 46 U.S.-flag ships, another 48 Government owned ships and one WSA charter. In 1945 that total was increased to 104 ships.

During the war the American fleet lost nineteen ships and 275 lives, the British fleet thirteen and 89 men.

At the very outbreak of war, the six Mail ships changed their paint from white to Navy grey and were converted to reefers. QUIRIGUA became USS MIZAR (AF-12) in June 1941, followed by VERAGUA as USS MERAK (AF-21), JA-

M.AICA as USS ARIEL

( A F - 2 2 ) , CHIRIQUI as USS T.ARAZED ( A F - 13), and TAL.AMANCA and ANTIGUA, which kept their

original names as AF-15 and AF-17 respectively. Similarly, six other refrigerator ships joined the Navy: SAN MATEO as USS DELPHINUS ( A F - 2 4 ) , SAN BENITO

as USS TAimus (AF-25), ULUA as USS OCTANS ( A F - 2 6 ) , LA PERLA as USS CYGNUS ( A F - 2 3 ) , and PASTORES and CALAMARES which also kept their own

names as AF-16 and AF-18. These twelve ships provided essential logistic support to fleets and amphibious forces in every theatre of operations, earning a fine collection of battle stars in the process, and, happily, without a single loss.

To maintain some semblance of the banana trade during the war, the Company acquired several old coastwise steamers not wanted by the Government.

They carried lots of things besides bananas, including abaca, which turned up in the Company's nursery of experimental crops and turned out to be the sole westem hemisphere source for manila hemp when the PhiUppine supply was shut off by the Japanese. Many a Navy ship has used lines "made in U.F." Having in mind the eventual need for replacement ships, the Company expedited construction plans based on designs and specifications developed just before the war, and five of six FRA BERLANGA class vessels actually entered naval service straight from the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp. in Chicasaw, Ala. Three others were built from the same plans at Newport News in 1947. This class had twin screws driven by geared turbines, with refrigeration machinery using freon and brine.

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A number of additional ships were acquired in the immediate post-war period: back from the Navy the CUBAHAMA, a small, ventilated diesel with machinery aft; from the Maritime Commission the four C-1 CAPE ships, two smaller general cargo ships and three modified Cl-MAV-1 class, quickly nicknamed the "Cimavies," as replacements for the four old "Sugars." Two other ships of that type, but unmodified, were also purchased for general cargo duty. Concurrently with construction of the last three FRA BERLANGAS, work was begun at Sparrows Point on nine YAQUES, somewhat smaller and slower, with single screws, which were delivered in 1947-48. So, at mi<i-20th Century, the Company owned 36 reefers, three bulk sugar carriers, twelve general cargo ships and a tanker.

Elders & Fyffes owned and operated another fifteen reefers, and both companies had additional ships under charter as occasion demanded.

When post-war passenger traffic declined because of rising costs and airline competition, the Company began phasing down to reduced, not-to-delay schedules from the primary banana discharge ports 窶年ew York, Baltimore, Charleston. New Orleans, Los Angeles and Seattle. These continued untU the end of the Vietnam War, when passenger scheduling was abandoned altogether. Quarters are still available for those who are ready to sail with the ship and don't care to which ports they go and return, but the iniative now rests with the passenger rather than the Company. General Cargo service was also phased down accordingly. Thus it came to pass that the Great White Fleet, which had always given the fruit a high precedence, was now "strictly bananas."

The LEON and LEMPA were built by Bremer Vulkan in Vegesack in 1952 as replacements for older dry cargo ships.

Likewise, three ALMIRANTES, also from Vegesack, and three CALAMARES from Cammel, Laird, replaced aging banana carriers in 1954-57. The ALMIRANTES are 343' overall with a 52' beam, powered by twin diesels at 15 knots, and have accommodations for eight passengers.

The CALAMARES class is larger and faster: 425' overall, 59' beam and 23' draft, with a sustained 18 knot speed generated by double reduction geared turbines developing 9,000 HP. An innovation in this class was the Denny Brown stabilizing fins, by which it was hoped to reduce rolling and afford better protection to the bananas.

Like the Navy's experiments with such devices, however, Denny Browns looked better on the drawing board than in practice and the fins were not adopted for other ships.

The TENADORES class ships, buUt by Bremer Vulkan, were delivered in 196062. They were the last steam powered vessels built by the Company, which feels that diesels offer greater economy in fuel costs, at least in the sizes and capacities being considered for bananas. Whether another fuel crunch will modify this viewpoint remains to be seen.

Up imtil about 1955, it was Company practice to keep ships of the American Service segregated from those of the European Service. With the expansion of trade to more and more countries in northern Europe and the Mediterranean, it made more and more operational sense to assign ships to voyages on the basis of their local availability and relative demand for bananas among the respective markets. Since around 1968, and certainly since 1971, when the last U.S.-flag ship was "transferred foreign," the two services have been integrated; not without difficulty, but certainly with cost savings.

Prior to U.S. intervention in Vietnam, the Great White Fleet had not ventured

18 into the Far East except as part of the U.S. Navy but, during the Vietnam fracas, thirteen reefers were employed by the Government to ferry refrigerated supplies to various southeast Asian ports. Occasional repairs were made to these ships in Japanese ports, but not before sufficient deposits had been made in advance in the New York branch of the Bank of Japan.

The Japanese had learned this cash-onthe-barrelhead approach, it seems, from the practice of U.S. government shipyards when negotiating with merchantmen over repairs. In any event, relations with the Japanese improved remarkably after they foimd the Company would pay its bills, and led to the building and delivery of eight MATINA class ships at Kawasaki, Kobe, beginning in 1969. These are 20knot diesels burning residual fuel, but their distinguishing feature is that the hold compartments are rectilinear, designed for the shape of the banana carton to eliminate waste space and contribute further to the protection of the sensitive fruit.

The description of the engineering plant of the MATINAS sounds like one of those horrors off a "sketch-and-describe" slip drawn during a Steam class nightmare: two-cycle, single acting, crosshead, direct reversible, turbo-charged Diesel engine.

But the ships have special features easy to use, even if the mechanics are not fully understood. There is the bow-thruster, an auxiliary-powered propeller fitted into a transverse tunnel, which will push the bow toward the dock, or away from it.

There is a controllable-pitch main propeller for the sake of efficiency. And there is bridge control of the engines, which are operable without anyone at all in the engineering spaces. In practice, though, the spaces are manned from 0800 to 1600, then vacated and locked. The final special feature is a discreet alarm system based

on the chain of command: if anything goes wrong in the unmanned machinery spaces, an alarm goes off in the duty engineer's quarters; if the trouble is not corrected promptly, a further alarm goes off in the Chief Engineer's quarters; and if the Chief doesn't react, the bridge watch and the Captain are alerted.

The latest construction brought two refrigerated container ships from Vigo, Spain. These are modest in size, carrying eighty-five 40' long refrigerated containers which plug into shipboard power when embarked and have their own individual diesel generators for use off the ship. The BARRANCA and BAYANO are twin-screwed, 16-knot diesels now running between Puerto Cortes, Honduras, and Galveston or Gulfport with container cargo above and below decks. Possibly the future banana-carrier, the big obstacles are initial costs of the containers and mental attitudes associated with capital already invested in conventional refrigerated ships, mechanical loading and discharge facilities.

In 1969, the United Fruit Company was itself acquired by the AMK Corporation, a smaller company which bought up a majority of the outstanding stock.

The successor company, incorporating all assets of AMK, principally Morrell Meat Packing, and of United Fruit, is the United Brands Company. So it's the Great White Fleet of United Brands now, but only the name's been changed—the Fleet looks the same, and continues in the same business.

As an American company. United Brands shares the concern of the Maritime Administration and the Navy that none of its ships now flies the American flag. Simply and economically stated, costs of American officers and crews are not compatible with the Company's purpose of making a profit and staying in

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business and, while the Company has benefited from construction subsidies— which are paid to the shipbuilder, not the owner—it has never received or sought operating subsidies. The Company did delay the transfer of the last two U.S.-flag ships, FRA BERLANGA and METAPAN, to foreign registry in order to keep a Government contract to carry frozen provisions from Norfolk to Guantanamo Bay, but even this largesse was not enough to offset U.S. pay and manning schedules.

Ships of the Great White Fleet now wear British, Dutch and Honduran colors.

Although technically under "effective control" of U.S. wartime or national emergency provisions, at least two facts are of genuine concern: it is debatable whether foreign officers and crews will stay with the ships in event of Government takeover; and, in the case of the British and Dutch registries, their governments are NATO as well as autonomous, and are likely to put U.S. interests "low on the totem pole." This quandary illuminates our Merchant Marine problem if we really believe that, as U.S. policy says, the Merchant Marine shall be "capable of serving as a Naval or Military Auxiliary in time of war or national emergency."

United Fruit was the only U.S. company with fully operational refrigerated ships when World War II broke out—where are the reefers coming from next time? It is perhaps comfortable to plan on refrigerated containers but, unless the container ship can discharge itself, it's another case of liberty but no boats.

Progress and history have brought many changes to the banana business, but as the Company marks the 100th anniversary of Captain Baker's beginning in Jamaica, we find one constant: units of the Great White Fleet are still following "grooves" in tropical waters made by their enterprising predecessors, and on occasion making new ones themselves.

There are now forty larger and faster ships serving the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

In addition, approximately twenty ships on charter supplement these services, as well as carrying bananas from a new division in the Philippines to Japan and the Far East. They show every indication of providing an even better Great White Fleet in the second century. >^

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Turkey - Maritime Friend Rear Admiral John Harllee, USN (Ret.)

Modem Turkey is a monument to the genius of one man—Kemal Atatiirk. He alone is responsible for freeing Turkey from the type of customs and beliefs that had kept hundreds of millions of people in misery for centuries. He died in 1938, but his hkeness is the most ubiquitous one in Turkey. The most wistful cliche today in that fabled land is, "If only Atatiirk had lived longer."

The best selling EngUsh language biography of the father of modern Turkey was written by an Englishman, Lord Kinross, who states: Atatiirk knew, as he had known from start, the vital importance of seapower.

"We are landlocked," he said, "just like the Russians. They are bound to collapse because I have locked them into the Black Sea by blockading the Dardanelles and the Bosporus. I have thus cut them off from their allies. But we too are bound to break down, and for the very same reason. True, we sit on the fringe of the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, but we are unable to venture out on any ocean. As a land power without seapower, we will never be able to defend our peninsula against seapowers which can bring up their landforces unchallenged."

The final demise of the Ottoman Empire and the results of the First World War forced Atatiirk to concentrate on strengthening Anatolia and Turkish Thrace. There he was protected first by British and then by American seapKJwer, and by the weakness at that time of Soviet Russia. The American seapower of those years is memorialized in Istanbul by the Admiral Mark Bristol Hospital, a fine institution named after the American High Commissioner in Turkey during the 1920's.

Turkey has a maritime tradition stemming from the halcyon days of the Ottoman Empire and from the studies of Admiral Piri Reis, who was responsible for one of the earhest maps of the world, drawn in 1513.

Erich Von Daniden, in his book Chariots of the Gods states: At the beginning of the eighteenth century ancient maps which had belonged to an officer in the Turkish navy. Admiral Piri Reis, were found in the Topkapi Palace. Two atlases preserved in the May, 1975

Berlin State Library which contain exact reproductions of the Mediterranean and the region around the Dead Sea also came from Piri Reis.

All these maps were handed over to American cartographer Arlington H. Mallerey for examination. Mallerey confirmed the remarkable fact that all the geographical data were present but not drawn in the right places. He sought the help of Mr. Walters, cartographer in the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Bureau.

Mallerey and Walters constructed a grid and transferred the maps to a modem globe. They made a sensational discovery. The maps were absolutely accurate—and not only as regards the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. The coasts of North and South America and even the contours of the Antarctic were also precisely delineated on Piri Reis' maps. The maps not only reproduced the outlines of the continents but also showed the topography of the interiors! Mountain ranges, mountain peaks, islands, rivers, and plateaus were drawn in with extreme accuracy.

Coming dovra to today, it is interesting to note that the President of Turkey, Fohru Koraturk, is a retired four star admiral and graduate of the Turkish Naval Academy. He is extremely popular in Turkey.

The Turkish Navy is patterned after the U.S. Navy. Most of its ships are former U.S. naval vessels and its big base at Golcuk is very similar to a U.S. naval base. It even uses the U.S. Federal Standard Stock Catalogue for numbering and accounting for its spare parts. When I participated in an inspection of Golcuk I had to keep reminding myself I was not back at Norfolk.

Much of the training of Turkish naval personnel has been in the United States and the English language is studied in their schools, for English is the shipping language of the world.

Turning to the merchant marine, Turkey has a sizeable one—some 185 ships of about a million tons. They include everything over 100 GRT in their statistics. There is a passenger line, Turkish Maritime Lines, with 12 ships. D. B. Turkish Cargo Lines, with 58 ships (850,000 D W T ) and plans for 17 more by 1976, making a total then of a million tons, is the only major cargo line and is

also very active in the ship agency field.

D. B. Lines has some large ships, including a 143,000 ton tanker built in Japan, but also has ships built in Poland, Yugoslavia, Spain, West Germany and the U.S. (old C-MAV-1's). The Turkish Maritime Bank (part of the government) owns Turkish Maritime Lines while the Treasury and other governmental institutions own almost aU the shares of the D. B. Turkish Cargo Lines.

When the Chief Executive Officer of D. B. Lines decided to get advice on how to improve the operation of his company, he, with the approval of the Minister of Transportation, sought this advice from an American organization, the International Executive Service Corps, described in the May 1973 issue of Shipmate. I was dehghted to participate in giving this advice. I would like to emphasize again, as in the case of Morocco, that the United States, rather than one of the maritime nations of western Europe, was chosen.

This was "action that spoke louder than words."

The most interesting feature of the Turkish merchant marine is that it directly helps the nation and often sustains losses to do so (e.g., carrying important cargoes at less than cost), whereas in most maritime nations the government helps the merchant marine (e.g., making up losses on certain cargoes), providing for growth that can directly and indirectly help the nation more in defense, balance of payments, employment, and service to shippers.

I believe that the Turkish merchant marine has a bright future. Much of its hope lies in the person of the Chairman and General Manager of D. B. Turkish Cargo Lines, a retired Vice Admiral of the Turkish Navy named Cezmi Biren.

He is a vigorous man of about fifty, replete with energy and ability and well liked by the top Turks, from the President, on whose staff he served, on down.

Admiral Biren has remarked that he would like to buy all American ships if he could afford them. As mentioned before, he has sought advice from America, and he plans and is executing improvements

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There is no doubt alx)ut the government, Navy, and Merchant Marine of Turkey having been historically friendly to the United States. What about the people of Turkey? With the exception of a few extreme left wing students concentrated in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, who caused some trouble a few years ago and occasionally since, the Turks have looked up to America and have felt kindly towards us. Turkey does not fit in the category deplored by Gordon Sinclair in his broadcast "In Praise of America" reprinted in Shipmate of January-February 1974: "The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing about the decadent, war-mongering Americans . . . "

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Problems in American-Turkish relations have recently developed with regard to the cultivation of opium and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, which was accomplished with ships and weapons from the United States. These problems are, of course, severe, but are susceptible to solution. Our common strategic interests and the deep reservoir of good will from the past should remedy these difficulties.

It is interesting to note that Fodor's Turkey 1972, a popular guide book, calls the Anatolian (Asian Turkish) peasant "The best soldier in the world." No soldiers fought better at our side in Korea than those Turkish peasants.

Turks like American automobiles so much they run them for 20 or 30 years; they are addicted to Coca Cola; and the lines for American movies such as those featuring Clint Eastwood seem to be the longest lines in Turkey.

Maritime Turkey not only shows a great preference for the United States, but it furnishes one of the most fascinating port cities in the world to charm American seafaring men who are lucky enough to spend some time there.

Istanbul, Turkey's principal seaport, is that fascinating city. It sits at what has been the crossroads of the world for many centuries. It was once the capital of the Roman Empire and was later the capital of the Ottoman Empire, at one time the largest in the world. Istanbul is unbelievably rich in history. It now boasts

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Istanbul offers a plethora of shopping, sight-seeing, gourmet eating and drinking against a background of the Bosporus, one of the most beautiful and interesting waterways in the world. Where else can you sit in a fine restaurant or bar and see 175 ships a day pass by? What other great strategic "narrow strait" has such a variety of colleges, schools, estates, palaces, night clubs, yacht clubs, shipyards, office buildings, ferries, ancient buildings and modern hotels along its shores?

In Istanbul the sailorman can find a restaurant like Rejans, serving some of the world's best yellow vodka and beef Stroganoff, operated by a White Russian reputed to have been a girl friend of Atatiirk, who even now in her seventies retains the attractiveness of her youth.

If the travelling American needs dental treatment and no Navy dentist is available he can find a young lady dentist for a change of pace. Forty per cent of the dentists in Turkey are ladies.

One can sight-see at St. Sophia, for centin-ies the largest Christian chiu-ch in the world; at Topkapi, where hundreds of millions of dollars worth of jewels are on display, which caused it to be the scene of a best seller and a movie; the Blue Mosque and countless other points of interest. The shopper can find almost anything in the Covered Bazaar, with its thousands of shops.

So I say, go east young sailorman to Istanbul, and find a true maritime friend of America guarding one of the great gateways of the world. You will enjoy your stay with that friend.

This article was written before full development of the governmental crisis in Turkey and the recent cut-off of military aid to that country. Although current relations are less pleasant than when Admiral Harllee wrote, one hopes that our long friendship, dating back to the successful diplomatic mission of Commodore John Rodgers in 1826, will survive today's problems.

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Lucky Bag of Books The Admiral's Wolf Pack

by Jean Noli, translated by J. F. Bernard.

Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1974. 396 pages, $7.95.

The Admiral's Wolf Pack was originally published in France in 1970 as Les Loups de I'Amiral.

Jean Noli, born in Genoa in 1928 and a journalist since 1949, has written several books on the sea battles of World War II. He lives on a small island in Brittany and his hobby is sailing.

The author has appropriately dedicated his book to the seamen of all nations who were lost at sea during World War II. His brief but adequate introduction is an apt quote from Winston Churchill, "The only thing that really frightened me during the war was the submarine threat."

Jean Noli acknowledges access to German combat records, the aid of several former U-boat commanders and crewmen of the Third Reich, and of their chief.

Grand Admiral Doenitz. He thanks Jacques Lux, former captain of RFN LA THETIS, for reading the manuscript and making available his experience as a submariner. The book reflects Noll's description of contributions of U-boat commanders: . . . without passion, and without fanaticism, but with that simplicity and lucidity which characterize men of the sea, and in that spirit of detachment which is made possible by the passage of time.

Noli has designed his book to show dramatically the rise and fall of the Nazi submarine fleet. He plunges in with a vivid description of the penetration by U-47, Commander Gunther Prien, of the heavily guarded harbor of Scapa Flow, sinking HMS REPULSE and ROYAL OAK

and returning safely. The lively narrative recounts the development of the U-boat fleet as a grave menace to the Allies, then the gradual and later dramatic development of Allied anti-submarine measures to win the Battle of the Atlantic with the loss of 630 U-boats and most of their crews.

The author seems more comfortable at sea than ashore. His descriptions of submariners' escapades on shore leave and in prison camps detract from the otherwise well told story. The only other serious defect is in occasional lubberly trans-

lations such as: referring to H. M. Battleship NELSON as a carrier; a lookout reporting "Rear starboard, nothing;" calling a gun's tompion "the bun;" use of "knots per hour;" and averring that "a . . . speed of 18 knots . . . was sufficient to outrun any destroyer."

The Admiral's Wolf Pack is well designed. It evolves in six parts: Prien's solitary triumph—"The Wolf"; group tactics—"The Wolf Pack"; operation in American waters—"A Clash of Cymbals"; effective Allied ASW measures— "The Confrontation"; followed by "The Hunted" and "The Execution." The narrative moves along in brisk, coherent style.

The descriptions are vivid, some in a class with Conrad's. They reach the

reader through all five senses, including that of smell, an essential element in submarine descriptions. Grand Admiral Doenitz and his submarine captains emerge from the pages in deeds and words against backdrops of fierce action in the restless sea—the frustrations of shoddy German torpedo performance, the unreadiness of the U.S. Navy for anti-submarine warfare, and the relentless Allied improvement in techniques and operations—all come to life.

The frequent confrontations of Doenitz with his masters are gripping. If the Nazis had learned the lessons of sea power earlier. World War II would have taken a far different course.

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pride of the German Navy, on such a dangerous mission, even though she would not be provided with air cover. T h e book begins with a recounting of the battle between Bismarck and the battle-cruiser H M S Hood, the largest ship in the Royal Navy. T h e twenty-two year old British ship was little challenge to the new battleship in which every advance in engineering science had been incorporated during her construction. Following the sinking of the Hood, Bismarck and her cruiser consort Prinz Eugen were shadowed throughout the North Atlantic by the British Navy, now intent on totally destroying the great warship.

T h e auhor tells of the consternation in the Admiralty when Bismarck eluded her followers and hid in Dobric Fjord near Greenland. H e also describes the efforts to locate the German vessel by the Fleet Air Arm and the last-minute reconnaissance of Bismarck as she weighed anchor and set out for her homeland. T h e pursuit and final battle are portrayed vividly.

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A Few Inches From the Yard Midshipman Jim Stavridis '76

All winters must end eventually but, as the days drifted slowly by in Bancroft Hall, it seemed to the Brigade as though this past winter would never give way to spring. Yet May is here to grace Annapolis with sunshine and bursting flowers along the old bricks of Stribling Walk. Warm air is finally here, exactly as it has been for the past 150 years of Naval Academy history. Spring and the promise of summer are looking as good to the Brigade as they have every spring for each of those long years. Yet some aspects of life at USNA continue to change, and it is these changes that we wish to discuss.

The rhythms of life here in "Mother B" do change, but it seems that many alimini are imcomfortable or perhaps downright incensed that life is changing inside the grey walls.

Their questioning and imcertainty was brought home by two recent letters to Shipmate. One was from a grad of 1925, the other from '54. yet each asked more or less the same question: Is there a breakdown in discipline at the Naval Academy as a result of increased privileges for the midshipmen? Their conclusions were exactly half right: Yes, there is an increase in midshipmen privileges concerning liberty, drinking and driving; and, no, there is no breakdown in discpline or professionalism.

Each of the two letters called attention to the role of this colunm in publicizing the new USNA Regulations changes, and one suggested that it be re-named "Give Us the Inch and We'U Take the Yard." We must, therefore try to answer them by explaining the facts of life within the Brigade.

The key word to describe the changing attitude at the Naval Academy is "professionalism." The current flux of change stems not from an attempt to soften life at the Academy, not from an attempt to improve attrition rates, not from a lessening of discipline, but rather from an increased emphasis on the professional responsibility of all midshipmen.

Today's trend is to place greater emphasis on those facets of discipUne contributing to the junior officer role that must be assumed by our graduates when they arrive in the fleet. A much greater burden of responsibility now faces the individual

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midshipman than ever before. He must contend with the physical command and running of the Brigade as a first classman, and he must implement the plebe's professional program and run signal drills as a second classman. He's the mustertaker, the taps-checker and the watchstander, and he provides much of the physical impetus behind the military organization of Bancroft Hall. The Shadow Command system forces the mids to bear the bnmt of disciplining the Brigade themselves, a responsibility they are willing and able to assume. It is only logical, only correct, that increased responsibility brings increased privilegeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Rank hath its privilege." It is far too easy for the outsider to sit back and see only the increased privileges, only the longer hberty hours; it is infinitely more difficult to see the increased responsibility with which these privileges are painfully bought.

Even within the lower echelons of the Brigade this emphasis on professionalism is felt. Plebes are now learning useful and pertinent facts concerning their service careers instead of the number of days to Christmas leave or the menus for the day; mental hazing is just as prohibited by law as the physical, and plebe questioning is now service oriented rather than frivolous. The days of fraternity type hazing are long gone from the Naval Academy, just as are the days of holystoning the decks of battleships, no matter how good they may have seemed at the time. This is a very real improvement in the training and indoctrination of the incoming classes. To quote Captain Fisher, Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen, "We are continuing to emphasize the professional aspects and requirements of being a naval officer in our effort to fully acquaint the midshipmen with the realities they must face as officers."

The realities remain at the Naval Academy; the professionalism remains as well. The plebe system remains, but modified along those two lines. And, above all, discipline remains as the touchstone of all three, as the basis for the entire program.

Yes, Virginia, there is discipline at the Naval Academy today.

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Capitol Hill Fred Lardner '22

The People Problem

The fight over recomputation, at its hottest in the early 1950s, cannot compare with the controversy now facing service members, active and retired, and their civilian bosses. This new flight concerns benefits; benefits of various kinds which the bosses wish to cut down or out.

For some years the civilians who manage the services, and probably some ranking military careerists, have been bothered about the costs of operating military stores, caring for the health of service families, military and retired pay, and other matters, but now, apparently, they see a way out of these worries. Money is tight. It is certain that the big defense budget proposed to Congress for fiscal 1976 will be cut back, and perhaps drastically. Even if it is cut, personnel forces are likely to be reduced. Hardware, say some officials, is worth more than personnel right now, or in the near future.

The factor that triggered this action against the service members is what in civilian life is called "labor supply." The services no longer have much trouble in getting the men they need. Men in civilian life, out of work for years, turn to the services for jobs.

William Brehm, AsstSecDef, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that overall military strength is planned to reach a low point of 2,100,000 in 1976, the lowest since 1950. Navy and Marine Corps strength will increase in 1977, but there will be no increase in the Naval Reserve. The Navy will get 17,300 of these 1977 increase, because it will then have new ships without a corresponding reduction in older ships. There will be a 21 % loss in the volunteer force; a 31 % loss in flight training; and a 28% reduction in fully funded officer graduate education. . According to Brehm, the Defense Department takes better care of its bullets, planes, and ships than it does of the people who make them go. "Because of their adaptability, resourcefuUness, dedication and forgiving nature, we occasionally take advantage of them and

assume too much," he said. "Thus, the most profound challenge to my military and civilian colleagues and myself is to maintain the proper treatment of our people while still achieving economies."

VAdm. David H. Bagley, Chief of Naval Personnel, warned the Senate committee against too much optimism about the success of the all-volunteer force and against cutting back too quickly on recruitment incentives before the services have more experience in recruiting strictly volunteers. "When prosperity returns, military services will again compete in a scarce market and must present a viable alternative," he said.

"It will be at least four or five years before the services know whether or not they have programs that can compete in the civilian labor market," he said.

"Meanwhile, programs that have been developed to compete in a scarce labor market must be continued in order to attract and retain high quality people."

What's the Shouting For?

Not long ago Secretary of Defense James H. Schlesinger had a long meeting with the military Service Secretaries, in which the complaints or protests from service members regarding various operations were discussed. Here is a briefing of the subjects discussed, with additional information presented as available.

Military Stores DoD knows that making the military stores self-supporting would be unpopular but considers that military salaries are now competitive with other government salaries and those of private industry, and that the military can afford to pay for food and other things. The official view is that personnel who trade at these stores get what they need for almost nothing and that these stores as now managed are unfair to private enterprise. Under proposed appropriations law, half the salaries of store personnel would not be paid by the government in 1976 and the other half would not be paid in 1977, exclusive of

management personnel. The government would continue to pay the cost of the buildings, but probably would not buy any new buildings.

Rep. William Whitehurst (D-Va.) has introduced a bill, H. R. 33633, which would require maintenance of the stores on their present basis. This bill has at least 22 co-sponsors and a similar House Concurrent Resolution has 16. On the other hand Rep. Les Aspin (D-Wis.) has introduced a bill to abolish the commissary system, but its support is doubtful.

More important. Rep. Melvin Price (D111.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said he is against all these changes in benefits. He thinks like Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D-La.), former Chairman, who sits by his side in committee hearings.

It is expected that the price of goods would have to be increased by 18 percent if administration plans are approved.

The Defense Department has established a store study group, headed by MGen. Emmett W. Bowers USA, Commander of the Army Troop Support Agency, Fort Lee, Virginia. Almost all the persons on this group are military, and have to do with stores. They are to recommend between alternative policies: creation of a unified service commissary management to operate the stores; creation of management to operate all stores within each service; or no change in the present operation.

The growing strength of the opposition to change suggests that no change may be made in the next two years or so.

Health Care The Defense Department once said the growth of the military and the number of retirees made it fortunate that CHAMPUS was set up several years ago.

Now CHAMPUS has been growing so fast that it will exceed its budget of $429,000,000. CHAMPUS is a complicated subject. The latest angle is that DoD is considering the shift of all retirees and dependents to CHAMPUS, reserving military hospitals for active duty personnel only. This means that active duty dependents, retirees and their families, and widows would have to take CHAMPUS. Shipmate

27 Original charges for CHAMPUS were $25 per sickness or $3.50 per day, whichever was greater. If $25 were paid, it covered all visits for up to 30 days from the first. Now an active duty member would have to pay $40 per operation and $50 or more annual deductible under outpatient rules. This does not apply to retirees and other non-active duty patients, who pay 25 percent of the costs.

Here are some of the changes in CHAMPUS made or pending: CHAMPUS will no longer pay for services and supplies not medically necessary, except in birth control cases.

CHAMPUS will not pay for exceptionally high bills. Obesity will not be accepted for treatment when it is the only thing wrong with the patient. Enlargement of breasts and cosmetic surgery will not be done. Making arch supports for shoes will not be done. There will be no aids for stopping smoking. Coverage for family and marital counseling will be deleted.

Many doctors are signing to participate in CHAMPUS, agreeing not to charge more than CHAMPUS allows. When other doctors take military patients, they may charge more than CHAMPUS prices, in which case the patient has to pay the overcharge.

Educational Benefits Secretary Schlesinger indicated that the services do not owe members an education. The appropriations act for fiscal 1976 has eliminated education for degrees paid for by the government, and USAFI

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is also ended. These may be benefit losses, he said, but not inequities.

The subject whether a college degree, or a second degree, should be obtained at government expense or with one's own money has been debated for years. Surveys have shown there are comparatively few jobs in the Navy that require higher degrees. In most cases jobs that might require such degrees are filled by men with only one degree. And some jobs which might require one degree are filled by men with no degree. The Navy would like to help those members trying to obtain college degrees in preparation for civilian life, but does not feel it can help at present.

Proficiency Pay It wasn't easy to decide to stop extra pay for superior performance, the Secretary said. But the reward should be in the field of promotion.

Split Pay Raises.

Pay increases now are split three ways . . . with part earmarked for private quarters and part for food. Members living in government quarters and eating in government messes don't have to pay for a place to live and enough to eat. The change was made to offset the benefits to these men in government quarters.

Re-Enlistment Pay Home.

Members were given money to go home before re-enlistment. But the House Appropriations Committee, probably Congress' best detective, made a wide

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Ban On Heavy Goods Shipment.

The Defense Department has asked Congress to relieve the ban on shipment of household goods and foreign cars to this country. Congress recently stopped shipment of these goods free for all government departments. Complaints should go to Congress, not DoD. Officer Promotions.

Complaints on this subject are not based on fact. Promotions are proceeding at about the levels intended in the Defense Officer Personnel Management System, despite delays and confusion resulting from reductions from the Vietnam level.

Accrued Leave And Pay. Defense Department has stopped payment to enlisted men for more than two months' pay per year. It used to be that enlisted men could save their leave and take it several months at a crack. But officers must take their leave, if they take it, at the maximum rate of two months a year. That's why accrual leave to enlisted was stopped.

Two-Year Enlistment Stopped.

This hasn't become a complaint yet, but it probably will be after 30 June. (continued on next page)

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USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President— A D M . ARLEIGH A. BURKE, U S N (Ret.) '23,

Bethesda, Md.

After that date no more two-year enlistments will be approved. Navy is dropping its three-year hitch. About 20 percent of Army and Marine Corps recruits have been given a two-year enlistment. Navy's Regular service will be four years, but it will soon have a Reserve service of three years' active duty and six in the Reserves.

The Air Force has a tour of four years.

Vice President (Eastern Area)— V A D M . JAMES F . CALVERT, USN (Ret.) '43,

Darien, Conn.

20-Years Military Service

Vice President (Central

Area)—

M R . DAVID B . BENHAM ' 4 1 ,

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Vice President (Western

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V A D M . P. D . STROOP, U S N (Ret.) "26,

San Diego, Cal. Executive

Director—

CAPT. W . S . BUSIK, U S N (Ret.) '43,

Annapolis, Md. Treasurer— Capt. J. D. Oliver, Jr., USN (Ret.) '43, Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Past President— A D M . GEORGE W . ANDERSON, JR., USN (Ret.),

'27, McLean, Va. Superintendent's

Representative—

CAPT. W . C . HASKELL, USN '49,

USNA, Annapolis, Md.

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1975) M R . WILLIAM A. ANDERS '55 CAPT. CHARLES E . GURNEY, III, USN '52 V A D M . PAUL D . STROOP, USN (Ret.) '26 L C D R . WOODROW W . VAUGHAN, JR., (SC)

USN '64

This is a mere suggestion now. Dr. Eli Ginsberg, chairman of the National Commission on Manpower Policy, has recommended that Military service should be limited to 20 years. He made that suggestion to the Defense Manpower Commission as a means of keeping the top ranks thin enough to provide ample opportunity for promotion of officers of all ranks.

Ginsberg is by law a critic of the use of manpower as a national asset. He works on the uses of manpower in fields.

He considers that a 20-year military career should be ideal, for such a service would permit {or require?) officers to take other jobs in government or in private enterprise.

He also claims there is now too much manpower in the Defense Department.

The many layers between the actual service and the Secretary of Defense should be stripped away, leaving only Under Secretaries for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The five percent limitation also applies to retirement compensation. The basic trouble with retired pay is that the Consumer Price index was used as a base for calculating it. In the old days, it was figured that inflation would grow slowly and that retirees would have to wait long periods for corresponding pay raises. For that reason, one percent was added to each increase to compensate for the waiting. Now inflation gives retirees an increase every six or eight months and there is agitation to eliminate that one percent.

One thing that is favorable, however, is that Secretary Schlesinger has stated that DoD will continue to try to get relief from pay inversion losses after September. Another is the Senate's rejection of the proposed limitation of Social Security and retired pay increases to 5 percent.

No Benefits Guarantee

Teremce F. McClary, Defense Comptroller, said that the cost-of-living over the next twenty years might force the abandonment of certain benefits no matter what is done with them in the near future.

The Quadrennial Review of military pay will be conducted this year, and the so-called comparability principle might be dropped. DoD has tried to have personnel costs transferred out of the Defense Department.

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1976) R A D M . N E W T O N P. Foss, U S N '44 CDR. FRANK N . HANNEGAN, U S N '52 L C D R . HARLAN K . U L L M A N , USN '63 CAPT. AVERY K . LOPOSER, USN '52

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1977) A D M . WILLIAM F . BRINGLE, USN (Ret.) '37 LCDR. WILLIAM P. DONNELLY, ( C E C ) USN '65 R A D M . SHELDON H . K I N N E Y , USN (Ret.) '41 CAPT. EDWARD H . MARTIN, USN '54

From Local Chapters M R . L . PARKER FAIRLAMB '27, Annapolis M R . O W E N F . KEELER, J R . '43, Detroit CDR. RALPH A. SENTMAN, USN (Ret.) '25,

Philadelphia CAPT. JACK M . SEYMOUR, USN (Ret.) '35,

Connecticut M R . W . J. TONER '43, Boston CAPT. LAWRENCE N . SMITH, USN (Ret.) '45,

Houston R A D M . BERNARD H . BIERI, JR., U S N (Ret.) '37,

Coronado/San Diego M R . W . PINKNEY JONES '54, Peninsula, Cal. M A J . ANTHONY MARKS, U S M C R '59, New York M R . STEPHEN S . M C D O N A L D '65, Southeast

Florida M G E N . ARTHUR F . BINNEY, U S M C (Ret.) '28,

Washington, D C M R . FRANK A. LIBERATO '51, North Texas

What About Pay?

Where WiU It End?

The President has said that pay increases this year should not amount to more than 5 percent of basic pay.

Currently military pay amounts to a little more than 50 percent of the budget, and an increase would bring it to more than 55 percent. William K. Brehm, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserves, points out that from 1964 to 1974, regular military pay increased 114 percent while the costof-living rose only 59 percent. What he did not say, and what should be clearly recognized, is that the 55% figure includes retired as well as active duty pay and that in 1964 service pay was beginning to be brought up to parity from previous lower levels.

Expenses are mounting. Defense has sent Congress a second Defense Appropriations bill, for the period of three months which will separate the fiscal year 1 July 1975 to 30 June 1976 from the new fiscal year starting I October 1976 and ending 30 September 1977 under the recent Congressional Budget Reform Act. The bill calls for an authorization of $25.4 million, a rate of over $ 100 million annually.

Such expenditures can only increase the hue and cry for slashing defense budgets to provide more money to domestic programs, and service benefits appear to be the most vulnerable point of attack. ^

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Sports Information Director, Naval Academy Athletic Association

Bateman, USN, Plebe coach, was a three-year All-America and Big Ten champion at the University of Indiana.

Lawrence Nudges Navy Swimmers

Into the Winner's Circle

Navy's swimming team this past winter had six youngsters and nine plebes in key roles. Yet, the Midshipmen came up with their best record in the past nine years, winning seven while losing four.

"I have to be fairly optimistic about the future of the swimming program here," says Lee Lawrence, in his second year as the varsity coach. "We lose only three performers who held significant roles off this year's team and next year we'll lose just one man."

Lawrence was appointed to head Navy's swimming fortunes in the summer of 1973 and his first Academy team had an 8-7 record, the first winning season in the sport in four years. "He's a pusher, and, at the same time, you know when you can fool around," says the 1973-74 captain, Jim Barrett. "It's enjoyable working with him. He has the kind of personality that you can get along with."

Lawrence, a graduate of Springfield College, believes swimming "is a sport where a close relationship between coach and athlete is important. You don't have to make subjective judgments in swimming as much as you do in other sports," he explained. "The stopwatch does it for you. But it is a sport where motivation is a big factor for success."

Lawrence, who was swimming coach at Geneseo State in New York for two years before joining the Navy staff in 1967, emphasized the role recruiting plays in a program like Navy's. "The recruiting has become a little easier lately because of the economics situation," Lawrence points out. "I also think it's easier to recruit swimmers than football players. A swimmer doesn't have professional aspirations like the football and basketball player. Swimmers tend to look ahead to their future too.

They can see the advantages of attending a school like the Naval Academy."

Lawrence is now in his eighth season of recruiting for Navy, having spent six seasons as an assistant coach before being elevated to the head position in 1973.

May, 1975

Winter Sports Wrap-Up

Coach Lawrence

"To me it's a matter of getting your foot in the door in certain geographic areas," Lawrence explained. "Like we now have a couple of California boys and we are hopeful of getting some more this year. We're definitely going after quality boys. Right now, we have a line on three recruits of national caliber.

I try to tell these boys that they can accomplish as much in swimming here as anywhere in the country."

Lawrence also is encouraged that high schools are not dropping swimming as they have been other sports. "The cost for swimming is minimal since most high schools already have a pool," he said.

Swimming, however, has been a sport where those reaching their late teens or early twenties have lost interest.

"We get so many people who have started the sport while quite young," Lawrence explained. "Naturally, some will lose interest after participating so many years. But I've come to find out the problem is not as great as you would expect."

In two seasons under Lawrence, Navy swimmers have already established six Academy records.

Another factor in recent success of the Navy swimmers is the staff working with Lawrence. Diving coach Julian Krug, a former All-America at the University of Wisconsin, has been in the finals of the one-meter, three-meter and 10-meter AAU championships the past two years. Varsity assistant Bob Thompson is a former outstanding breaststroker at Springfield College. Lt. Bryan

Basketball (12-12): Putting on their best offensive showings of the season, the Midshipmen thrashed Moravian, 85-51, and St. Francis of N.Y., 91-65, to gain a .500 season. The Mids thus won six of their last seven games, the only loss by a slim 63-62 margin to Manhattan, a team later selected to play in the National Invitational Tournament.

Senior guard Mickey Hampton finished as the team's top scorer with a 12.6 average. He also had a team-leading 148 assists and added on 132 rebounds, second best on the squad.

Following Hampton in scoring was senior forward Bill Montgomery with an 11.1 average. Plebe forward Hank Kuzma averaged 10.8 points a game and was the top rebounder with 174 in the 24 contests. He also led the squad in field goal percentage with a .532.

One of the problems facing Coach Dave Smalley for next season will be finding good backcourt performers to balance out the squad.

Fencing (7-2): Despite a loss to NYU in the season's finale. Navy's fencing team wound up with a commendable record.

NYU went on to win the Intercollegiate Fencing Association title while Navy finished tied for seventh. Robert Treitz made the best showing of the Midshipmen in the IFA, qualifying in the foil finals for the third straight year. Navy's foil team garnered a third place in its weapon.

Gymnastics (5-6): Navy split its two final dual meets, beating Cornell and losing to Temple. In the Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League meet, the Midshipmen were sixth in the team standings. Individually, John Yockey placed fourth in the horizontal bar and Dave Sanders finished fourth in the parallel bars. Yockey qualified for the NCAA championship in his event as did Wes Hall in floor exercise.

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Pistol (6-3, Collegiate Record): With wins in three of its last four matches.

Navy's pistol team completed a 6-3 dual season and then really hit the target in the National Rifle Association Pistol Sectional held at the Academy in midMarch. The Mids set four national records during the two-day Sectional and swept all honors.

The Navy "Gold" team won the Conventional firing with an 1117 while the "Blue" team topped the International entrants with a 3216. The "Blue" team set a national record for the 60-shot International standard pistol three-man team with a score of 1681. It also set a national mark for the 60-shot International standard pistol four-man team with a 2230. Team members were Brad Tilgner, Rodger Krull and Dave Swingle on the three-man team, with Jack Richardson on the four-man unit.

Tilgner, a youngster from Dallas, Oregon, set a national record for the International 60-shot standard pistol course with a 564, and he added a national record 377 for the air pistol.

A fifth record for Navy was the fourman team mark for air pistol, with the Mids scoring a 1443.

Rifle (8-2): Two more victories following the win over Army gave LCdr. Web Wright's rifle team an 8-2 season's mark.

The Mid shooters also grabbed all honors in the National Rifle Association Sectional held at the Academy in early March. The Navy "Blue" team of Steve Simonson, Rich Lecky, Dave Chiquelin and Roger Wendt was first in the Conventional shooting with an 1125. The "Blue" also took the International competition with a 2249, a score that may rank them very high when the national results are compiled.

Lecky was the top individual shooter in the Conventional firing with a 285 while Simonson with a 570 was best in the International shooting.

Squash (12-3): The Midshipmen 10th in the 1975 Intercollegiate championships with 14Vi points. final national rankings, the Mids tied for fourth with Pennsylvania, Princeton, Harvard and Yale.

place in the three-meter diving. Other school records were set by the 400-yard freestyle unit (3:08.68), a seventh place finisher, and by the 800-yard freestyle relay (7:07.47), which placed 11th.

Track (3-3-1): Navy this year did not enjoy the success in postseason competition it had in the two previous years when it won the Heptagonals Indoor championships. The Mids were third in the Heps this season. Top individual performances were a second place by Don Parker (6-10) in the high jump; a second place (7:40.4) in the two-mile relay; a second by Tony Campbell (:07.5) in the 60-yard high hurdles; and a third by Keith Zwingleberg (14-8) in the pole vault.

In the IC4A Indoor championships, Parker set a school record for the high jump with a leap of 7-0, but managed only a fourth place, the best of any Navy entrants.

Wrestling (20-1): Navy was dethroned as the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association champion by Lehigh's overwhelming performance. The Engineers rolled up a record lllVi points while having seven individual champions in the tournament held at Navy for the second straight year. The Midshipmen were second with llOVi points, one point ahead of Pittsburgh. Individual place winners for Navy were Mark Costello (118), second; Mike Beck (126), third; Tom Bauer (134), fourth; Dan Muthler (142), fifth; John Althans (150), fourth; Roger Fleischer (158), sixth; Ken Goodrow (177), fourth; Jeff Simons (190), second; and Mark Stepanovich (heavyweight), second.

Muthler's loss at 142 was somewhat a surprise since he was the defending champ in that weight class. He also lost a consolation match, precluding him from qualifying for the NCAA champion-

ships. Only the first four places in the Easterns advanced to the nationals. Navy did not place any of its wrestlers at the nationals at Princeton in mid-March.

Spring Sports Under Way Baseball—Navy lost its season-opener to Southern Connecticut State, 2-1, when the Mid bats were able to come up with only three hits. Navy left nine men on base. Veteran coach Joe Duff has two experienced pitchers in righthander Randy Young and leftie Lou Repucci.

However, he must come up with a dependable catcher. Top hitters include All-Eastern League third baseman Ron Clipp (.308) and outfielder Terry Cook (.305).

Heavyweight Crew—First-year Coach Rick Clothier is nearing decision-time on who will make up the various boatings.

He has been working with three boats during pre-season drills and none produced a clear-cut edge. Captain Dave Frost is leader among the veterans, along with Chris Joachim and George Wheeler. A pleasant surprise has been youngster Kerry Knoizen at stroke.

Lightweight Crew—Last season's strong showing near the end of the schedule plus 13 returning lettermen give Coach Lt. Jon Van Amringe an optimistic outlook for 1975. Steve Hall and Tom Cook are two veterans in the first boat, and help is expected from last year's Junior Varsity boat which was third in the Eastern Sprints.

Lacrosse—The Mids suffered a disappointing loss in the opener against University of Maryland (Baltimore County), losing 10-9 in the game's final minute. Navy was trailing 8-3 going

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Swimming (7-4): The season finale win over Penn gave the Mids their best swimming record in nine seasons.

Although gaining only an 11th place in the Eastern Seaboard Swimming championships. Navy had a number of outstanding performances. Youngster Joe Kernan earned a sixth place in the 50-yard freestyle. Dave Duffie was ninth in the 100-yard breaststroke and set a school record (:60.65) in the time trials. Rusty Eckstrom earned a fourth

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31 into the final period and tied the game with just over a minute to play, 9-9. But UMBC managed the winning goal with 37 seconds remaining. Bob DeSimone tallied three goals for the Mids and appears to have taken up some of the scoring slack lost through graduation.

All-America John Lawlor leads the defense which also includes lettermen Steve Soules and Tom McKee and youngster Bill Sobotka. DeSimone and Marty Mason are the best among a sohd corps of midfielders.

Golf—Several experienced performers could give Navy the ability to knock off some of the strong clubs on its 1975 schedule. Youngster Dave Ziemba was medalist in the Eastern Intercollegiate Golf Association tourney last spring and Mike Williams carded a 71 in the Yale Invitational last fall.

Sailing—The Mids appear to have excellent dinghy potential but it has not lived up to expectations in early races.

Top skippers are Doug Hart, Roy Balaconis and Paul Labossiere. The Shields performers are led by co-captain Steve Wolff, Steve Rudiger and Steve Stroebel.

Tennis—^Navy appears headed for another fine tennis season. The Mids have won three of their first four, including a pair of 5-4 triumphs over Michigan State. Only defeat was an 8-1 loss to Ohio State in an indoor match on March 1.

Sophomore Mark Jee has moved up to number one from two and has taken charge. Two freshmen. Brad Baylor and Buddy Robinson, have joined vets Bob Philhps and Steve Merchant to give Coach Bob Bayliss a formidable lineup.

Baylor is unbeaten in his first four matches.

Track & Field—The Mids have lost a number of key veterans from last year's team and Coach Jim Gehrdes saw what illness and injury can do to a team during the indoor season. Hopefully, middle distance ace Dale Bateman will be recovered to provide a boost this spring. High jumper Don Parker set a school record with a 7-0 in the IC4A championships. Javelin thrower Randy Charlesen and pole vaulter Todd Brannon were IC4A titlists last spring. Rich Salazar gives the Mids a good runner for the distance events.

1974-75 Hockey Team

Ice Hockey

Navy Sports Briefs

Yes, Navy does have an ice hockey team, and it is doing very well indeed.

But, it is only recognized as an extra-curricular, club activity and not as a varsity or intramural sport.

When formed as the USNA Hockey Club in September 1970, the midshipmen hockey buffs issued challenges to any team in the area with an open game slot.

Supplying their own gear and equipment, renting the local rink for practice on a when-and-as basis of time and money, they entered the Chesapeake Ice Hockey League's B Division and won second place in their first season. They have continued to do as well since.

The new ice skating rink in Dahlgren Hall helps in providing practice space, open to the team at 0500 four or five days a week, but it does not have spectator facilities so all games are still played away or on locally rented ice.

As of 17 March, this season's records are 7-1 against collegiate competition and 9-6 overall. Undefeated in seven games before Christmas leave, they had trouble getting back into stride afterwards but have now recovered. An indication of the recognition the team has earned is that its last scheduled games of the year are against Virginia in the new Capitol Center arena and in an invitational tournament at Pittsburgh with CarnegieMellon, Pittsburgh and Penn State.

A record crowd estimated near 8,000 saw the Israeli National Basketball Team top Navy, 101-87, on March 16 at Halsey Field House. The exhibition drew the largest attendance ever for an indoor athletic event at the Naval Academy. The Mids had a slim threepoint lead with six minutes to go but the visiting Israelis put on a spurt to grab the win, giving them a 7-1 record on their American tour. The Mids were led by Bob Burns with 20 points, Mickey Hampton with 17, and Bill Montgomery with 16. « « « The 1955 Sugar Bowl football team is planning its 20th reunion in conjunction with Navy's football game against Air Force in Washington, D.C. this coming October 4. All members of the team— including varsity, poolies and managers —interested in attending should contact LCol. Vern Dander, 10004 Mike Road, Oxon Hill MD 20022 for details. * * * Navy's baseball team will host the American League Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game at the Naval Academy on May 8th. This is the second time that the Mids have played the Birds since they resumed their rivalry with major league teams in 1971. Two years ago, the Orioles copped a 5-2 verdict.

ARMY-NAVY SPRING SPORTS At West Point:

At Annapolis: Track —31 May Lacrosse— 1 June May, 1975

Baseball—31 May Tennis —31 May Golf —31 May

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Class News DEADLINE: For July-August—20 May; for September—10 July (No June deadline because of combined July-August issue)

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Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 59 On 6 February Lady Catherine Moore, wife of VAdm. Sir Henry Moore RN, personally presented to the Naval Academy Museum the silver loving cup that had been awarded to her late husband, VAdm. Theodore S. Wilkinson USN, upon his graduation from the Naval Academy "For excellence in Seamanship and International Law."

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Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46901 Percent Members: 79

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Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Chevy Chase Club Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 74

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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: 81 George Fort has entered the Bethesda Naval Hospital for treatment. We hope his stay will be of short duration.

The Naval Historical Foundation publication has put forth an excellent and most interesting pamphlet. Cruising in the Old Navy, written by Admiral R. R. IngersoU— then a Lieutenant in 1887—father of Admiral Royal E. IngersoU. If you are not a member of the Naval Foundation, you should join. Walter De Lany is President and doing a splendid job. Walter and Lou are spending the long Easter weekend at the Marlborough Blenheim, Atlantic City.

They will have with them, daughter, Kitty, and husband, Emerson Fawkes ('32) and son, Walter, ('45) and his wife, Anne.

It has been a great pleasure to have Dot Richards (Jack's widow) in our area. She has been busy with the ophthalmologist and medicos and also enjoying her visit with son, John Jr. and his lovely wife, Barbara.

Rumor tells us that Froggie Fulton is not too well. All best wishes for your rapid recovery.

There has been no news from anybody on the West Coast so it is assumed that all are well and happy.

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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: 76

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Pres., RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. Russell E. Perry 3325 Kaywood Drive Falls Church, VA 22041 Percent Members: 83 We deeply regret to announce that we lost two more of our classmates in February.

Arthur Wills died in New York City 10 Febraary 1975 and Bill Larson in Silver Spring, Md., 26 February 1975. Both had suffered from heart trouble for some time.

Arthur is survived by his widow, Pauline, who resides at 411 E. 57th St., New York NY 10002, a son Robert, a sister, three granddaughters and one great-grandchild.

He was buried in Arlington cemetery with military honors 14 February 1975. Don Royce, Johnny Hale and the Perrys represented the class at a graveside service. A contribution from the class was made in Arthur's memory to the New York branch of our Alumni Association. Pauline and her family have our heartfelt sympathy.

Bill is survived by his widow, Martha, who lives at 3320 Chiswick Court, Apt. 3C, Silver Spring MD 20906; two daughters, Mrs. William S. Stringer of San Carlos, Calif., Mrs. William T. Dutton of Alexandria, Va.; a sister Miss Catherine M. Larson of Chicago, 111., seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Naval Academy cemetery 3 March 1975.

Johnny Hale and your secretary paid their respects to the widow and her family the day before the burial and flowers were sent from the class. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the widow and her family.

Frances and Dave Swain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last November with a luncheon party at North Island. 45 close friends were present including two known to most of us, Virginia Buchanan and Gladys Alford. Dave has resigned as our West Coast Corresponding Secretary

and at the moment we have no replacement.

The class sincerely appreciates what he did as our Western scribe and we are sorry to lose his services. We hope to hear from him from time to time.

Helen Stecher, L. Joe's widow, went on an African safari last year with her son and daughter-in-law. Captain and Mrs. Lewis J. Stecher, Jr., of Fort Myers, Fla. Capt.

Stecher, USN (Ret.), is in the class of 1942.

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Chairman Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 87

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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: 86 West Coast News The Sky Room of the North Island (Coronado) Naval Air Station Officers' Club on 13 Feb. was the scene for the joint Valentine luncheon party given by 1916-17-18, honoring as guests the wives and widows of their members. A total of 48 jubilant persons were present in this lovely room, overlooking not only the Air Station, San Diego, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean, but also the beautiful Silver Strand Beach far beyond the Navy Amphibious Base. The Valentine motif was most attractively executed throughout the room; a floating flowered fountain center table surrounded by eight center-piece decorated dining tables—three tables for 1916, two for '17 and three for '18. The mixologist had an extensive supersupplied bar with two attractive maidens taking the encouraging stimulants to us elderly recipients, without our troubling to navigate to the long mahogany with its conventional foot rail—so convenient during our younger days in such establishments.

Ing Kiland deserves congratulations for these excellent arrangements, and Chippo Rogers for so perfectly performing the duties of the necessary Exchequer.

Before taking their seats, all in the room observed a minute of silent prayer or tribute in memory of the late Walt Calhoun, 1917 Class President. At these Valentine parties the rule is "No speeches," but Al Bledsoe '18, south from Seattle, broke the rule and delivered an extremely interesting and huShipmate

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We were honored to have so many who travelled great distances to be present; from 1916 were Consuelo and Tony Ziroli from Siena, Italy; Lucea and Max Cole from Kingston, New Hampshire; and Mariaima Radford from Washington, D.C. Mary Miles, Connie Cooper, Vada and Tex Gilliam all came down from Pasadena area.

A special welcome guest was the sister of Mary Miles and Fred Kirtland, Florence McGreevy of New Orleans, who forsook the gaiety of the Mardi-Gras to be present.

Others from 1916 present were Kay Gill, Marie and Bert Rodgers, Esther and Hook Jenkins, McGinnis, Chapline and Root.

Many messages were received from classmates, wives or widows all sending greetings to those assembled and expressing regret that they could not be present for various understandable reasons. Those included Leon and Marge Fiske from Hawaii, Connie and Pep Flood, Julian and Doando Wheeler, Harris Lyle. Marion and Paul Rudedge, Possum and Kathleen Webb, LU and Muriel Hemdon, Walter and Ann Webb. Duke and Elsie Carrington, George Price, Red and Emily Keady, Judy Sauer, Polly Cochrane, Angie Grassie, Martha Joy, Alice Holmes, Gilda Terhune, Marguerite Root, the Chuck Emersons and the Joe Loventhals. It was a most successful, cheerful and festive occasion, creating some three hours of appreciated reminiscing enjoyment.

Many parties have been given for the Zirolis since they have been here from Italy.

One rating special mention was a lovely, spirited and excellent champagne luncheon given at the NAS Miramar Club by Consuelo's sister, Dottie, and her husband, Capt.

Duncan Curry, USN (Ret.) '21, who Hve in nearby Escondido. "Ye scribe" and Bert and Marie Rodgers had the very good fortune to be present. The climax to the Zirolis' visit was the 34th wedding anniversary party they hosted on 26 Feb. in the same Sky Room where the Valentine Party was held. It was a most delightful afternoon gathering of the many friends of Consuelo and Tony who hve in this area. The appointments were colorful, the hors d'oeuvres superb, as were the refreshments and the service. The guests present from our class included Trudy and Chuck Emerson, Angie Grassie, Esther and Hook Jenkins, Marie and Bert Rodgers and George Chapline. A truly grand time was had by all. The Zirolis plan to leave the San Diego area early in March for visits in the San Francisco area with another of Consuelo's sisters, with the Red Keadys in Monterey and then to visit Tony's relatives in the East before remming home to Italy.

We are saddened by the news of the sudden death of William P. Beyer on 3 March in Burlington, Wis., of a heart attack. His widow, Virginia, remains at their home in Burhngton and their son William F. Boyer.

Jr., Class of '44, also survives him.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Adm. William Morrow Fecbteler's widow, Goldye, at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 8 March. "Babe" is survived by Rodney W. Dodson of Wilmington, Del., and Mrs. Russell Dickson of Manhasset, N.Y., and by five grandchildren.

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Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John H. Forshew USNR (Ret.), 2022 Columbia Rd., NW, Washington DC 20009 Percent Members: 79 It is sadly reported that February '75 hit us more savagely than any previous month in our 62 years as a class. We lost E. Brady, Walt Calhoun and Fred Haeberle. Fred stood Number One and was our 5 Striper; Eddie, Number Three, and was our ratey 4 Striper. They all served over 30 years and with distinction. Our sympathy goes out to their famihes. All three will be sadly missed.

Connie forshew called the other day and offered to help with Class work. He is now Corresponding Secretary and Class Treasurer. I am much gratified with his help.

Ing Kiland reports from Coronado '16'17-'18 group. While the monthly meeting is traditionally a stag luncheon "in February we relent and invite the ladies to join us for a Valentines Day Party. . . . Present at the party were Ike and Mary Bennett with their son-in-law and daughter Bob and Marigold Gorton, Chippo and Edith Rogers, Larry and Helen Wainwright, Dick Richards, whose wife Sport was hospitalized. Present also were two widows, Kay Fahrion and Dottie Brewer. Illness and the infirmities of old age prevented several other classmates from attending.

"Sad news of the death of our revered Class President, Walt Calhoun, has recently been received. His passing was appropriately marked by a minute of pause and silence at the party. He will be greatly missed by all his many friends and classmates for whom he did so much over the years."

Bob Porter forwarded details of the funeral, 13 February at Arlington: "Services were held at graveside. Forshew, Hanafee, Jenkins and Porter were Honorary Pallbearers. A Navy Chaplain gave the eulogy and prayer followed by three rifle volleys and the sounding of Taps. Among those present were Noble's wife and the widows of classmates Murphy, Skylstead, Small, Dean and Tobin. Carolyn Tobin, who lives next door to me, kindly gave me a ride as I had no car. Struble '15, Carney '16, Steel '16 and his wife, Wynkoop '19 and Anderson '20 also attended, as did the widows of Wilson '14, Cora '14 and Mahoney '15. Many others whom I did not recognzie were also there."

Connie Forshew has provided additional details on the three deaths reported above, and a few more cheerful bits of news: "Walt wanted a simple graveside ceremony, E wanted his in the Fort Myer Chapel. Both services were equally beautiful, impressive and well attended. Walt and E's children and grandchildren were close to home and were of great comfort to Louise and Peg. "Fred died February 23 in Coronado after an emergency operation on his heart. He had suffered for years from lateral sclerosis which limited his activities but never his humor, spirit and interest in what was going on around him. He was our Five Striper; beloved, number one in everything, always

the leader, always outstanding. His grandchildren hurried to be with Faye, and son Fred and daughter-in-law inunediately took off for Coronado from Tripoli. The ceremony at the North Island Chapel was held up pending their arrival. Fred wished to be cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea off San Diego.

"All three will be sadly missed.

"Louise and Peg indicated a desire that those wishing to send flowers or something to express their memories, send instead a donation to 'NMCGRF Inc.,' U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. 20390.

Please note to write at the bottom of the check. For Vinson Hall Physical Assistance Service, which will separate the donation from the general fund. This is to rectify a misunderstanding existing that Vinson Hall occupants were to receive custodial care if incapacitated. This was not so. It is being corrected slowly with additional facilities but the money, I believe, cannot come from the general fund. We think this is a necessity if Vinson Hall is to live up to what we want it to be. We now have three widows there, Marie Fairlamb, Gladys Small and Lucy Rawlings. Their report is favorable. As Peg and Louise requested, donations were made in the name of the Class of 1917.

"Marian and Pie Park are back in Moon, Virginia. Marian reports that Pie has had it (tripping) and was happily home and sound asleep. Ward Davis is back in Virginia Beach. The only wanderer from the East is Adelaide FuUinwider. The Comstocks are still globe trotting, currently in Hawaii, but will be East by April.

"In the early twenties the Class of 1917 was well represented in submarines. Those of us still left will aU affectionately remember Peg Bonney. We hear she has announced her engagement to Ken Reed '20. I believe they will live in Rhode Island. We wish them long Ufe and happiness."

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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: 90 Each year the Military Order of the Carabao holds a "Wallow" which can be described as a meeting of a military gridiron club. With the help of the Marine Band, the 1975 annual musical spoof was staged at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington on 8 Feb. The amateur singers and actors made good fun of VIP's in Washington. Present were the Secretary of Defense, the Chairmen of Armed Services and Appropriations Committees, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and many other important persons. Friends numbering about 800 were served dinner and also enjoyed the entertainment. On this occasion, Jerry Wright, Grand Paramount Carabao of 1975, presided (CS. note: His father, a Lieutenant, USA, was the first white member to join and hence Jerry inherited his number, "Carabao #6").

The cartoon shows Jerry doing his thing while being rowed by a peUy officer Carabao. Gib Crockett, a Washington Star-News artist, created the cartoon which was used for the printed program and menu.

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Admiral Jerauld Wright, USN Grand Paramount Carabao 1974 The Program Cover Although the Order has become an organization of nationwide significance, it was founded in 1900 as a derisive joke. When the fighting ceased in the Boxer Campaign, the officers of the allied armies decided to form the Order of the Dragon. When officers of the 6th US Cavalry arrived in Manila sporting the yellow ribbon and gold badge of that order, the officers who had fought in the Philippines decided to form a joke society to offset the organization formed in China. In order to spoof the proud wearers of the Dragon something ridiculous would best serve as a badge of the joke society. The most lowly, despised, cursed-at but still loved animal they knew was the patient water buffalo, or carabao. In order to keep this beast meek, he must be allowed to get wet daily and be given time to wallow in mud. Hence the designation of "Wallow" was accepted as the term for a gathering of the "Herd"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;members.

The Order originally was an organization of officers of all Services and war correspondents who served in the Philippines between 1 May '98 and 4 July '02. Later it was extended to include officers and war correspondents who served west of the international date line in operations for the liberation of the Philippines up to 4 July '46. Membership is more rigorously guarded than that of any other military society. Now it is acknowledged that the Order is far from an excuse for hilarious gatherings; it has far deeper significance of high purpose.

We report the recent receipt of $25 from a classmate who inadvertently did not respond quickly to the appeal for donations to the class fund. This raises the total response to $1,105 in addition to the $500 donated by the estate of a classmate, deceased.

For the 1918 group in Metropolitan Washington the loss of Bob Mitten was particularly distressing. His presence at class luncheons for many years was part of the interest provided in those gatherings. In the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, he passed away the early afternoon 2 Feb. We laid him at rest

in Ariington on 6 Feb. with prayers being said by a retired Chaplain friend from Vinson Hall.

In spite of war clouds forming and serious action being anticipated in mid-1939. Bob was allowed to retire. He settled near relatives in Palo Alto with the expectation of pursuing graduate studies at Stanford. But a recall to active duty was prompt and soon the Shore Establishments Division had the assistance of another trained officer. When the sinking of tankers off the Atlantic Coast became critical. Bob felt that his experience could be better used at sea than ashore. He requested a change of duty, and subsequently became commodore of a number of convoys.

Emeline continued to live in Alexandria and after Bob's final retirement in 1946, they remained in the home on Oronoco St. Bob then spent about ten years selling real estate in Alexandria; he found time for house maintenance, of course, but he also made creative and unusual improvements to his home. He found great pleasure in growing roses. Another of his penchants was photography, including developing and printing, and he won several prizes for his achievements in that field. His love of music was satisfied in playing the piano and in collecting many fine musical records, meticulously indexed. The Mittens one year planned and directed the Alexandria tour of old houses for the benefit of the Alexandria Restoration Association.

In spite of Bob's determination for a useful and pleasant retirement, he became afflicted with Parkinson's disease in the 60's, compounded by diabetes and arteriosclerosis.

Emeline and Bob then considered it best to sell their home and move into quarters in Vinson Hall. After 4Vi years there his health declined to a point where infirmary care was necessary; then a lung infection forced him into the hospital in Bethesda about Christmas 1974. He expired early in Feb. '75.

We point out that during his illness there he received dedicated and considerate care

by Dr. Terry Riley (Lt. MC) and the staff of Tower Fifteen. His treatment was extensive and resourcefulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even to the extent of arranging for a specialist consultant from the National Institute of Health. Emeline, who drove back and forth from Vinson Hall nearly every day to see Bob, is most grateful to the physicians and to the hospital.

The respect of the class and sympathy for her loss are offered to Emeline. Address her at Vinson Hall, McLean VA 22101.

Satisfactory news from Sam Hurt! Louise and he decided to remain in Blackstone last winter. They noted that the miles to southern Florida have become longer and more numerous just to go, eat and sleep for the winter.

We are sorry to report more sad news.

Marion, wife of Walter (Bill) Taylor passed away in her sleep 7 Jan. in the Fish De Land Memorial Hospital, De Land, Fla. Her remains after a simple graveside service were buried in the family plot in the De Land Memorial Gardens on 9 Jan. Born in Asheville, N. C , she and Bill have made their home in Florida since his retirement from active duty in 1947; first in Lake Helen, then in De Land. Marion had been a guest in the De Land Convalescent Center about IVi years and had displayed

great courage and fortitude in spite of being an almost blind semi-invalid. During her active life Marion had accumulated a large collection of dolls representing worldculture, which has been placed where it can be enjoyed by many. She and Bill had celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1973.

In addition to Bill, a daughter, Cynthia, survives. She is a commercial artist working in Orlando, from where she visits Bill frequently. He purchased a house in De Land after having lived in an apartment there for a short time subsequent to leaving Lake Helen. The class extends its sympathy to Bill and Cynthia for the loss of such a brave wife and mother.

The Valentine party of classes '16, '17 and '18 at North Island was well attended by eighteeners. There were two long distance guests, Florence and Mac Bledsoe from Seattle. Attention is invited to the West Coast news of 1916.

Andy Creesy's daughter, Joan, who brought her two children over from Finland for his funeral, had somewhat mixed emotions. She writes, in part, "It was with some reluctance that I took the children to the States although I so much wanted them to see the ceremony at Arlington. I was afraid of their reaction to what I had come to think of as a den of iniquity. They have heard and read so much that is negative that they had formed a rather sceptical view.

Actually, they were both positive; it was the friendliness and the fact that people took helpfulness for granted that made an impression. They were surprised that they could talk to anyone and everyone, and we met nothing but helpful kindness from waitresses and taxi drivers to you and the Marines who arranged that fine ceremony we shall remember with such pride. They were impressed that you knew their birthdays! A country where there is that much good will can't be all bad."

Joan and the children, fine young folks who made a good impression everywhere, had not been in this country since 1966.

Her letter is a good insight into foreign opinions of the United States, too often held by Americans living permanently abroad, generated by press accounts of Vietnam and Watergate, but also of how some of those opinions can be changed by visits home and exposure to the real America.

Emeritus Classmates We wish to acclaim three more classmates who will become octogenarians in May and who therefore make the Emeritus Classmate list: Capt. William O. Baldwin, 16 May '95, 1490 S. Perry St., Montgomery AL 36104 Capt. Hayden H. Smith, 20 May '95, 2259 September Dr., Gambrills MD 21054 RAdm. William W. Warlick, 25 May '95, 131 Charies St., Annapolis MD 21401 We send our best wishes for their birthdays to Horace Corbett (5/3), Gin Styer (5/5), Red Baldwin (5/16), Hayden Smith (5/20), Walter Wariick (5/25) Ross Whitemarsh and Haversine Iverson (6/3), Jerry Wright (6/4), Bink Bariow (6/5), Cy Perkins (6/18), Ralph Riggs (6/20), Bill Taylor (6/23), Dwight Cook (6/29).

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Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. Wm. M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 1110 Randolph Rd.. McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 86 Before Bill Callaghan left for his R and R in the Bahamas, he asked me to write the May column for Shipmate. And Bill set forth on his vacation with the very good news that his son. Captain William McComb Jr., Class of 1949, had made it over the high hurdle of selection to ffag rank.

Since my letter to you of 15 February 1975, the following nine classmates have checked in with news: Beany Adams, Russ Ihrig, Dan McGurl, Ralph Netting, Cy Slocum, Jimmie Sykes, Tar Tarbutton, Frank Troost, and Count Von Heimburg. The following widows of 1919 also reported in: Mary Lee Anderson, Ethel Barrett, Lee Mills, Marguerite Muir, Kellie Hilbert, Anne Richardson, Sara Rockey, Joy Hancock Ofstie and Marie Sprague.

Beany Adams reported the sad news that he had lost his only son through cancer.

Fortunately there are grandchildren. The class sends its sincere regrets.

Russ Ihrig reported that he still plays golf and Dan McGurl expects to be at the 10 May get-together. Ralph Netting said he and Dorothy have had a rough year, that their month in Arizona hadn't proved so helpful to Dorothy as had been anticipated, but they are still hopeful of being present at the May reunion.

Jimmie Sykes reported "As long as I stay quietly at home, I get along fine."

Cy Slocnm, regretfully, did not provide any news.

Tar Tarbutton advised that Phyllis was doing well after her return from the hospital following breaking her hip.

Rody and Count Von Heimburg reported they are holding their own.

Tom Wynkoop and I visited Shorty Mills in the University Nursing Home in January, and Adaline and 1 dropped in on Win Brooks in the Ihff Nursing Home in Dunn Loring, Virginia, after the March class luncheon. Shorty was holding his own, but Win has had a couple of small strokes recently which, combined with his Parkinson's disease, have taken their toll.

Adaline and I also visited Sunshine Murray at Bethesda. He is looking much better and says that he wants to rejoin those who wish to live on a while.

Frank Troost reported in from Michigan that he is "still working a little making house calls on ten long time patients who are home fast or bedfast." In addition Frank is proving himself a most useful citizen teaching medical students at Michigan State University, School of Human Medicine, for the last four years, and "a few classes at Lansing Community College."

Frank tops off these medical chores by serving on several committees of the Michigan Medical Society. To make life a bit varied, Frank managed to get a couple of pheasants in the hunting season and is an avid gardener.

Mirba Bryant after having completed an enjoyable Mexican Pacific Port cruise, spent some time in Coronado where she saw the May, 1975

Dave Clarks and the Samouces, both from Virginia Beach VA, vacationing on the West Coast. She also saw several class widows—including Kay Hunt and Hazel Roper. The latter was recuperating from recent surgery.

Gus Bowman reports that "During my last vish to the Naval Dispensary I could not pass the hospital corpsman, third class, who renewed a prescription for my sinuses.

He told me to give my Navy Health Record to my civilian doctor and to go to the latter if 1 became ill."

All I can add to that particular dismal report of things to come for us retired old folks is that at Annapolis we are still favored by very fine treatment at the Naval Hospital, Naval Academy.

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Class Chairman RAdm. C. Carter Anderson, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 78 Ken Reed writes on 11 Feb. "I attended the funeral of Dick Hartung in Newport on 1 Feb. After a beautiful ceremony of the Episcopal Church at the Naval Hospital chapel, the interment was made at Aquidneck Memorial Park, which is on the same island. I do not know the cause of death but I presume it resulted from his long battle with Parkinson's disease. The son remains, and his sister. Holly Macauley, who lives in Charlottesville VA. A flower arrangement was delivered as from the Class of 1920."

Our classmate RAdm. Edward E. Pare (Eddie), died on 10 February at his home in Norfolk. Bishop Flaherty celebrated the funeral Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Norfolk. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery 14 February with full military honors. Our deep sympathy to his widow, Mary Kessler Pare of Norfolk and his family—his daughter Mary A. Catalano of Burlington MA and his son Ambrose B. Pare of Montgomery PA and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers were: Anderson, Crowe, Goggins, Harrison and Pearson.

Pare received his MS Degree from Columbia and his last tour of Navy duty was at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, where he was Director of Logistics.

After his retirement in 1949 he was a professor of physics at Old Dominion University in Norfolk until his retirement there in 1958.

Chick Hartman writes that he and Florence have just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary—on Valentine's Day. Many happy returns!

Benny Decker is in the Naval Hospital with a heart condition, but he'll be out soon.

Elmer Stoker also is in the hospital. Dutch Christoph is home from the hospital and coming along O.K. Edwina Decker has problems with a detached retina. Ellen Louise WTieyland has a broken left leg—an oxygen tank tipped over on her. Get well wishes to all!

George Gregory is enjoying his home on the beach at La Jolla. Also in that area are Sol Goode and Jimmy Wyatt. Hal Fick is fine in Coronado. In El Cajon is M. A.

Anderson whom I haven't seen for some time. Same for Gyp Beightler; Dutch Isgrig is in Chula Vista and is fine but his wife is not well.

On 24 February Happy Osborn's beautiful and talented daughter, Margaret Osborn Clarke, mother of four children, died at Georgetown University Hospital of cancer.

Our deep sympathy to Happy and her family. Carter Anderson attended her funeral at Saint Mark United Presbyterian Church, Rockville MD. The last week in February also brought the distressing news that Gladys Lyon's son John, too, had died of cancer in L.A. Gladys had the sad duty of accompanying his body to Honolulu for burial. John had grown up and gone to school there. Our deep sympathy to Gladys and her family. Her address is: Mrs. John B. Lyon, Vinson Hall, Apt. 269, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101. Brookie Mansfield, at Vinson Hall, is helping to look after Gladys' correspondence.

At the USNA OflBcers' and Faculty Club we had 41 in attendance at our 28 February class luncheon. From Annapolis, two Bassetts, Becks, Daggetts, Heinemans, Korns, Martins, Pattersons, Sextons, Swansons, plus Ed Wilson and Mmes. Gearing, Hepburn, Stoddert, Taylor and Wooldridge.

From Baltimore Co., Peg and Bob Bockius; from D.C. area. Carter Anderson, the Christmases, Fred Cunningham, Harrison and Pearson and Mmes. Browder, Crocker and Smith; from Va., the Goggins, Lees, Fran Sickel and Ellen Skinner. Felix and Fay had planned to come and so had Pop and Ann Perry. We hope they can come next time.

Good news! Paul Miller is convalescing at home after an operation for aneurism and a long stay at Bethesda. We are happy that Evelyn Connelly has been given a clean bill of health after a long ordeal of treatment at Bethesda.

Ken Reed also writes "Peg Bonney and I were married in the presence of our children at South Natick, Mass. on 1 March. We are now in our home in Little Compton but shall leave on 12 March to fly out to California and try to sell our house at Palo Alto. We hope to be back here within a month. Regards to all classmates in and around Annapolis." Best wishes and congratulations from all hands to Ken and his bride.

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Pres., Mr. Homer O. Elmers Sec'y, RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 44 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 Sec'y West Coast (SF Bay Area): Capt. C. W. Roland, USN (Ret.) 131 Font Blvd.

San Francisco, CA 94132 Percent Members: 81 It is with deep regrets that we must report the death of Mr. William L. Moise on 10 February 1975 in Sarasota FL after a year's illness following surgery. He is survived by his widow, Adelaide M., of the home address, 1139 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota FL 33580, and one son, William P. Moise,

36 to each of whom the class extends deepest sympathy. (See "Last Call" in this issue.)

A card has also been received from Conrad Follansbee with the news that his old roommate Lawrence W. Emerson is seriously ill in the hospital in Orlando FL. We all wish him a speedy recovery.

Elizabeth and Dash Madeira are off on a trip to the Orient in April. Bon voyage to them both.

We have been trying for years to locate Mrs. Atherton Macondray (Helen), since her name disappeared from the Washington telephone book. She is now Mrs. Hugh Peters of 1644 31st Street, N.W., Washington DC 20007.

Gary and Charlie Wellborn are reported to be wintering on Sanibel Island (near Fort Myer FL).

The Washington-Annapolis Group held their monthly luncheon at the Officers' Club, Bethesda on 25 February. Attending were: Justine Abercrombie, Aleck Alexander, Wop Barbaro, Eleanor and Cat Brown, Jane Brown, Nina and Heber Brumbaugh, Kitty and Os Colclough, Dee deRivera, Margaret and Jim Dudley, Homer Elmers, Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Boll Fletcher, Carol and Ed FuUinwider, Don Giles, Vera and Harold Houser, Lucile Kelley, Betty Lamdin, Mary C. and Legs Leggett, Blackie Loker, Peg and Mac McCollum, George Russell, John Waters and Faye Willkie.

San Diego Group The San Diego Group held their monthly luncheon at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on 25 February 1975 with the following present: Paul Abernethy, Nick Carter, Abie Cook, Syd Dodds, Hod Gorry, Bob Hickey, Bascom Jones, Bris McHugh, Tim O'Brien, Gordy Parks, Charlie Perdue, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Eppie Schell, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Rex Tallman, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray. In addition Jim Baker up from Guadalajara and Fred Boone from Washington were present.

Bob Hickey is arranging the next golf tournament for 26 March at the Miramar Naval Air Station and Bunny Wray is making arrangements for the annual Brunch with their ladies to be held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on 15 June. Many good stories were bandied about and all present enjoyed the beautiful weather and the good companionship.

Paul Abernethy has returned from a pleasant air trip to Morocco and Kenya.

Logan McKee and Liz were off to Acapulco and return via ship. Bob Hickey recently made it to Pensacola and return, visiting his brother-in-law, Jeff Beard, and family.

San Francisco Bay Area News: No class luncheon was held in February, an even numbered month, but lines of communication were not disrupted. The '21 families managed to keep in touch in spite of cold (low 40s) weather. Wind storms were followed by a series of drenching rains. California's golden hills turned an early spring green as a result of the rains and the orchards in the valley came into early bloom. The San Francisco scene was livened by the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese Calendar, this is "The Year of the Hare" which officially took the outgoing

tiger by the tail and now dominates the lunar year 4673. The celebration continued for 11 days culminating in a grand parade on 22 February.

While the long eared dragons with cotton tails were parading on Grant Avenue in Chinatown, Virginia and Charlie Woodson and Vera and Jim Harris were receiving guests at the Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island. The foursome had teamed up several weeks before with plans for the cocktail buffet. Virginia deserved a special award as the most intrepid hostess. Pale from several days of flu but pretty and game, she finally had to ask to be excused early in the evening. It was THE party for February and guests came from Los Angeles to the south and from snowbound Trinity County to the north. The Howards made it from their Sierra mountain home and Cyn and Doc Cooke came from Los Gatos bringing satisfactory reports of the Conlans and Connollys who live down their way. Jim and Vera announced that they would be leaving on 1 March for Buffalo, N.Y. to visit their granddaughter who attends school there and would proceed from there to, Chattanooga, Tenn. where Jim is completing a contract for the construction and installation of two industrial furnaces of his own design. Cathe and Tommy Thomas were prepared to leave the following week for a trip north to visit their son. Bob. Pat Carlisle attended the party on crutches. She had slipped in the driveway of "Deer Hill" en route to the post box, which proves that it isn't necessary to go to the snow country to qualify for crutches. Evie Guthrie, still travel weary, had just returned from a voyage in the S.S. ROYAL VIKING STAR with other U.S. Naval

Academy Alumni members on a CaribbeanPanama Canal cruise.

John Madden suffered his own "Towering Inferno" on the morning of 24 Feb. when he was awakened at 0400 in his 12th floor condominium apartment and told that the 1001 Pine Street Tower was on fire and that the floor below his was the center of the blaze. Normally San Francisco fire ladders reach only to the 10th floor, from there on hoses and other equipment must be hand carried to upper floors. The neighborhood fire station, only a block away, responded quickly to the alarm and was later backed by several more pieces of equipment. Fright and some confusion naturally prevailed among the owner-tenants of the entire building and there was some smoke and water damage even though the hoses were confined to the fireproofed stairwell. The fire was presumably the result of a faulty electrical connection. John's apartment suffered no damage and he was comforted to know that such a situation could be controlled so efficiently and promptly by the San Francisco fire laddies. Having been pressed into service by alarmed neighbors as emergency commander in a burning situation, John now fears that he may be elected as Fire Warden of the 1001 Pine Bldg. Assn. or given some equally insomnious assignment.

A. B. Carlisle advises that our classmate, Arthur Ayrault of Tacoma WA and his wife. Phebe, were in the area recently visiting Bettv and Hugh Webster ('26) in Los Altos Hills. They stopped en route home from the Caribbean cruise in the ROYAL VIKING STAR.

Logan McKee very thoughtfully forwarded, for our information, a copy of the roster of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1921 residing in the San Diego area. Copies of the roster have been made for distribution to appreciative Bay Area members.

Thanks, Logan.

As this copy is being finished for typing, a movement report postcard from the Thomases signed "The Go-Go Kids" stated their 26 Feb. posit as Yreka, Cal., which is Tommy's old home town. No snow thus far and they were off to Portland to celebrate Tommy's birthday on 1 March.

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Pres., Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. H. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St. Ariington, VA 22207 Columnist, RAdm. J. L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) 4000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 68 Sherman Clark looks after the '22 Wardroom in Bancroft Hall, as he has done for many years now. This year the Class has again contributed $100 for refurbishing, or whatever. The small outlay brings appreciation. In fact, it's eloquent. We quote from a letter the Wardroom President (no less).

Midshipman Ensign John M. Mauthe, and Midshipman Lieutenant Steve Shegrud, the 22nd Company Commander, jointly wrote to Zeke Sanborn, "As particularly the first classmen await graduation and advancement throughout our careers, we view the privilege of participation in a wardroom as both a means of relaxation and of experience in camaraderie where informal encounters enable us to further strengthen the classmate loyalty which we know you gentlemen in the Class of '22 have enjoyed for many years." How about that! Congramlations, Sherman.

We called "Billy" Miles for her most recent plans or projects, which are always newsworthy, and sure enoughâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Billy and Ludmilla Wood are planning a trip to Russia where Ludmilla was bom, in Leningrad.

Ludmilla's father was the historian in the Court of the Grand Duke Michael, younger brother of the Czar. Charlie and Ludmilla met in Paris and were married in Cuernavaca, Mexico, because of the immigration problem at the time.

"Billy" also went with "Pat" Pierrepont, Red's widow, to the Naval Academy to attend the goings on of the Midshipman Debating Society which competed with teams from fifty colleges. Pat comes up from Yemens Hall, near Charleston, annually for this event to present the trophy to the winning team in memory of Red. It is an elegant George II urn that sojourns with the winning college. Members of the winning team also receive replicas of the urn in the form of cuff links, or charms. Our team didn't win this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe because of the debate subject, "Should the Powers of the President be Curtailed?" The subject was assigned by a committee of professors elsewhere.

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37 The first Tuesday in March found a small but distinguished group assembled at the Army Navy Club in Washington for the Class Luncheon: Walker, Espe, Becker, Reeside, Comp, Carter, Kneeland, Malstrom, Johnston. The other regulars either had the flu or were in warmer climes. One, yours truly, takes the liberty of telling where he was because of the interest in his host, Charlie Crisp, and the place where Charlie spends almost all of his leisure time—Grey Moss Plantation in South Georgia; some two thousand acres of piney woods and fields where game abounds and the cares of the world disappear in the quiet beauty of that lovely place. One could wax as eloquentiy as Midshipman Mauthe but suffice it to say: great live oaks festooned with Spanish moss in a park in front of the plantation house greet the eye after one has driven many miles on a sandy road through the woods to get there. Then, genuine hospitality for which Charlie and Georgia are noted, a glass or two, dinner at a long table with quail and dove, hot biscuits, grits, and all the rest. Good talk around the fire. Early to bed to rest for the shooting in the morning from Charlie's jeep fitted with seats and a "tiller." high up front so the shooters can watch the dogs as they range in front of the jeep. Charlie and Georgia took us on tour of their adjacent farm, another couple of thousand acres, where they grow peanuts, soy beans, feed grain; and pasture grass for a thousand cattle or more. I lost count.

When in town, in Americus, Charlie keeps an eye on the Bank of Commerce of which he is Chairman, and son Charlie the President. That and a few other things keep Charlie busy. Their other son Henry attended the Naval Academy too but chose to follow the practice of law as a profession— at which he is successful indeed.

I'm still pondering Charlie's question, "Doc, how do you spend your days now? I find myself with a lot of spare time on my hands." He laughed when he saw the expression on my face.

We sadly report the loss of Marion Staples and Warren Haycock. Marion died in Dallas on March second and Warren in the hospital in Bedford, Mass., on the fifth. We have no further information at hand as we send this to Shipmate on March 10th. Warren retired from 42 years service with General Electric in 1964, with the exception of six years when he returned to the Navy for WWII. We have seen Marion so often during recent years in Annapolis for the Naval Academy Foundation meetings—a project in which he took such great interest. May God bless and rest them both.

Irving Lind has been escaping the snows of Olympia and basking in the more salubrious climate of La Jolla during February and March, and the travelling Butterfields have been following the big golf tournaments in California during the same period.

Harry Pierce has a new phone number: (609) 854-6185 but his address remains unchanged—as does Harry. Incidentally, the 1975 Alumni Register shows quite a number of changed addresses among classmates which have not been sent to Don Johnston.

May, 1975

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Pres., Adm. Arieigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 Class Reporter: LCdr. James R. Cutting, USNR (Ret.) 12 Southgate Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 78 May birthday greetings to each of the following classmates: Doe, Moran, R. W. D. Woods, Smoot, Gwathmey, Stevenson, Smiley. Levasseur, Blair, King, Reynolds, Sanders, Alan C. Davis, Paul Jackson and Thayer. Each classmate is important to all of us, and this is a small way of recognizing that fact.

Nell and Jo Johannesen are going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by going on a Naval Academy Alumni trip to Rome, Florence, the French Riviera, and all the lovely places travellers usually visit.

On their agenda is a visit to the McCutchens who have recently moved back to Florence from England. Carvel and Jack's new address is: Piazza de Salterelli 6, 50122 Firenze, Italy.

Direct word from Nat Hawthorne says his painful foot is improving, so much so he hopes to get out soon for nine holes of golf with his vacationing grandson. Nat and Virginia, together with Mel and Anne Grosvenor, joined Karl and Wynne Hensel for a midwinter reunion in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Mel was "indoctrinated into the wonderful world of pulling crab traps in the river, seeing a nesting eagle, drinking fresh grapefruit juice by the quart, grafting hibiscus and mangos, and seeing four-pound avocados hanging from the tree." The wonderful world of retirement has much to offer.

Nova and Tony Mclsaac dropped by on their recent Florida trip to check the accuracy of Karl's statement about a 4-pound avocado, and now certify the accuracy.

Mel and Anne's son Captain A. G. B. Grosvenor USN '50 is now C O . of the Naval Station at Annapolis. The Academy will have a very competent and experienced sailing enthusiast in charge of a popular and glamorous activity now centered at the new Crown Memorial Building, located where the old REINA MERCEDES was sta-

tioned.

Our class pins, like old gold coins, are becoming rare and more valuable—just like ourselves! Karl Hensel has an interesting idea: this pin can be easily made into a brooch on a gold chain, and a beautiful ornament to be worn by my lady at 1923's 55th.

A card from Min and Morris Smellow says, "the weather in Florida is out of this world. We've settled down at Satellite Beach in an apartment right on the Atlantic Ocean."

The Washington-Annapolis Chapter had its co-ed luncheon on March 5. These affairs, wherever they are held around the country, are more and more enjoyable. So many years in the Navy cements great friendships!

The Vinson Hall Girls were represented by Kitty Kern, Mary Dana and her guest, Dottie Keliher.

Lou Miller died of a heart attack at his home in Alabama on Mar. 3, 1975; our deepest sympathy to Anne and all of her family. Funeral services and burial were held at Arlington. Burke, Withington, Mendenhall, Dietrich represented the Class as pallbearers, with Adm. Noel Gayler (brother-in-law and present CinCPac) delivering a brief eulogy.

Monty (Ted) Montgomery has written to Elliott Strauss of the passing of his wife Catherine. She died in London, England on Jan. 14, 1975. '23 sends deepest sympathy to Monty, and hopes very much to see him at the 55th. Monty's current address is: Residence Montfleury, Avenue des Allies, 06140 Vence, France. Please note the obituaries for Randy Owsley and Cy Latimer in this issue's "Last Call." It may be interesting to have the fine message that accompanied the floral tribute to Randy at his memorial service in Florida: "In affectionate memory of our first class president who always had deep pride in the Navy, the Naval Academy, and the Class of 1923. Our deep sympathy to Alice and her family."

Here is an item from Morris Smellow's Profile of the Class: the number of star men—Plebe year 21, Youngster year 18, Second Class year 21, First Class year 22, and those who starred all four years 17. It would appear that First Class year was the easiest!

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: 81 Helen and Collins Landstreet hosted the 14 February (Valentine's Day) 1924 Luncheon of our Coronado-San Diego group at NAS North Island Officers' Club Skyroom.

A total of 42 attended, all apparently in good health: Jackie Anderson, Gloria and Bill Bailey, Bill Birmingham, Ethel and Ken Borgen, Easley and Cowboy Cameron, Vera and Blackie Carroll, Marge and Jim Dancy, Bill Deutermann, Esther and A-B Dickie, Lucy Deam, Leila Dunn, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Ofty Gregor, Margaret Heine, Grace Hoffman (Yes, from Annapolis), Helen and Collins Landstreet, Lankenau, LaReah and Joe Lillard, Adeline and Mag Magly, Jessie Rutt, Evelyn and Dutch Shultz, Kathryn and Gus Strohecker, Evelyn and Hal Tiemroth, Erma and Chief Topper, Helen Callaway Townsend, Merrit Carr Upham, Ethel and Count Wolowsky. We note this list includes three classmates and wives from Seattle.

Well, the report on the 2 December dinner of our Coronado group reached us too late for last month's issue, and we want to report that it was successfully held at NavPhib Base, with the following attending: Baileys, Beatty, Bellerbys, Birmingham, Burroughses, Carrolls, Dancys, Lucy Deam, Ekstroms, Oftie Gregor, Hardies, Babe Handly, Landstreets, Lankenaus, Helen Ritchie, Dottie Short, Shultzes, Helen Townsend and Betty Young. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Weston, old friends of Bob Keyer.

38 "Bill Bullis is still in Spain, so we were a little short of stories," reports Tommy Dyer on the Washington Luncheon held 26 February at O'Donnell's Restaurant in Bethesda.

Present were Austin, Berliner, Collins, Craig, Duvall, Dyer, Johnson, Kalisch, Kelly, Nesser, Petersen, Swart and R. E. Wilson.

Going back to Valentine's Day, that's when Lillian and Boyd Wilson entertained at a great Buffett Luncheon at the Panther Valley Country Club, near Hackettstown, N.J., in celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 1924 was represented by Norma and Paul Siegrist, road conditions preventing the Carl Rodes from attending.

Are other classmates celebrating 50 years; and how?

In the November Shipmate we reported the carving of a gavel by Hal Armor for his town of Carmel, Calif., to present to Carmel's sister city of Petra, Majorca; birthplace of Father Junipero Serra, who founded the California missions and apparently settled in Carmel for a while. Well, we have a report from Tom Huckins, who you'll recall is settled at Palma de Mallorca, Spain, concerning a February visit he made to Petra: "I asked the Mayor (Alcalde) if he knew anything about a carved wooden placque recently received from Carmel, and he said 'Yes,' he kept it on his desk in City Hall, and 'valued it mucho.' .. . At City Hall I found it to be the only piece on his desk. It is a very attractive 'Sounding Board' made out of California myrtle (petra), with both the seals of Petra and Carmel side by side beautifully carved with a small piece of live oak at the top to hammer on, and a gavel made out of a different wood. I would surmise the Mayor uses it to keep order in official circles."

In late February Kura and Ash Evans completed a two months' trip thru the L.A.-San Diego area, visiting daughter and family, and seeing a few classmates. We quote: "In Coronado Swede Ekstrom and Slim Johnson, with plastic hips, are looking fine and move about well. . . . Betty and Thelma couldn't be in finer fettle. . . . Mag Magly has lost 40 lbs. and looks 10 years younger. . . . In La Jolla we found the Tiemroths with the old sparkle and humor (what a 4-0 view of the ocean they have!) . . . later we visited Ethel and Count Wolowsky and Lucy Deam . . . heading for home, we stopped at Pebble Beach, seeing the very active Gardners and Hopkins'; a wonderful dinner and happy evening in Frank and Norma's beautiful home. . . .

Helen-Louise and Raoul Waller recently arrived in San Francisco; today they gave a super luncheon at Treasure Island. . . .

Our Class was represented there by Red Williams, the Bertholds, Hopkins' and Evans' . . . the Wallers will spend March 1 and 2 with us, then drive to the Hopkins'.

"We must just be thankful for our blessings, including the friends left us, and the love of and for those who've gone on," affirms Jack Kennaday while reporting on a seven-week trip he and Jeanette (champion "stay-at-homers") completed 4 February.

"We spent a night in San Francisco, then on to Honolulu for Christmas and until January 23 with my daughter and family there . . . then back to Monterey to visit my nephew and family . . . last we visited

my other grandchildren in Scottsdale . . . telephone contacts in California with Bill Mansfield, Frank Falge and Sunshine Heine.

(Sunshine and I talked so long we were cut off!)."

Now a quote from a February Felix Howland letter: "My trip to Ceylon and South India draws to a close. . . . I have seen things I've wanted to for years—the Temple of the Tooth and the fascinating dagobas of Ceylon . . . the art is disappointing by repetition; when you have seen one you have seen all. . . . On my return to the States I shall ramble around to see some of the eld familiar faces."

George King now confirms that BB&B can still supply class rings and miniatures.

Address inquiries to care of Mrs. E. T. Zimmerman (BB&B, Chestnut St. at 16th, Philadelphia PA 19102).

With regret we learn of the 5 February death of Mrs. Winifred Briggs Netter, who was the widow of the late (J. H.) Jimmie Pottle; at La Jolla, Cal. Last month we mentioned the new edition of the John Caples book Tested Advertising Methods and now feel it appropriate to quote from the foreword wrtiten by David Ogilvy: "John Caples is the only graduate of the Naval Academy I have encountered in the advertising business. Before he became a copywriter he was an engineer . . .

This predisposed him to the analytical methods that had made him such an effective advertising man. He has no theories; only facts. His methods are empirical and pragmatic. He is also highly creative. He has written scores of remarkable advertisements.

In short, John Caples is a very rare bird."

Dyna Short reports: "I continue to play a lot of golf, and boast that I can now hit them out of sight—it's not because of more distance, but that I can't see as well!"

That picture of the USS CALIFORNIA JO

Raceboat Crew we had in last November's Shipmate has brought a number of requests to Min Miller, who has the original. Min will "comply," but asks for time, "for I am like the one-armed paperhanger, what with my United Fund, and running for the office of Trustee of the Village."

The Kalisch letterhead carries a fine picture of their Brandywine cottage—and Bert tells us that Cliff Alderman is still busy writing books (has had 25 published). He and Millie now live at 5461 Lemon Tree Lane, Pinellas Park FL 33565. . . . Cleo and Bert made a February call on Ethlynn and Alphabet Adams, and say Alphabet is "busier than ever." . . . Movie star Bob Duvall, son of AUene and Hank, is now appearing in a lot of TV shows.

"The Bob Waids are on the move again," announces Bob late in February from the MV ROSSINI: "This time we are headed back to Chile, where we started our wonderful married life 45 years ago, and where we lived 16 years. . . . We love Chile; we love our friends there. . . . 1 have no address yet; will send it to you as soon as there is one."

A letter from Hap Goodall gives a confirming report on the Felix trip, and adds: "When next you write, tell me what you know about Navy's 1975 football prospects!"

Joe Cabanillas spent February on a trip

South, "mostly visiting my son at Jacksonville. Also spent a few days with my family in Puerto Rico. . . . I also ran down to Largo and had a short visit with Guava and Shady Layne; both in fine shape . . . did not have time to visit other classmates there (Martin, Ruhsenberger and Townsend), but Shady said they are fine."

Noble gives this brief from a letter he has from Al Harmon: "Our health is fine. We still dance like mad every 'Satiday' night.

Were at Ft. Lauderdale almost 4 weeks in January, swimming at least once daily, and dancing 2 or 3 times a week. Never saw the NYSE tape!"

Royal Stevens mentions "Nothing to do, and not enough time to do it!" He reports that Alice and John Buxton dropped in for a visit; around Plymouth Meeting "there are signs of spring."

Dorothy Tardy Perry reports from Santa Fe NM: "Ten years ago I moved out here because 1 had severe bronchitis and had to leave New England. I was lucky to get a job with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. . . .

1 plan to retire in June, 1976."

Bob Keyer gives us the last word: "Marie saw Ken Randolph in Ft. Worth; he looks very distinguished with a mustache!"

Irene and Bly BUesener

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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, DC 20016 Percent Members: 80 This is the month of May, and it is a meaningful one for the members of 1925.

By this time, all of you who have ordered them, and all our "chicks," will have received copies of the Golden Qiuver. If you have not, unless you asked that it be delivered at the Reunion, please let us know —pronto.

Later this month, about 250 classmates, wives and chicks will assemble in Annapolis for our SOlh Reunion. It therefore seems to be time to do a little philosophizing and editorializing.

Over these past 50 years, many of our classmates have achieved marked success both in naval and civilian careers. We are proud of what the members of our class have done, and rightly so.

Those of us in Annapolis and Washington, who have had the responsibility for setting up the Reunion and publishing the Golden Quiver have worked hard, and have received many rewards in your replies to our questionnaires and in your additional remarks placed on them. Although we have tried, we have not been able to reply directly Shinrnate

39 to all your good and kind thoughts or to even acknowledge them in Shipmate; thus we would like to here give a blanket few words of appreciation for them and for your generous financial support to our efforts.

Thanks indeed!

In making this report we are faced with a considerable sadness; some will not be able to attend the Reunion because of his or her infirmities. (Note: your scribe often receives reports from classmates of illnesses, but has adopted a policy which we feel is pertinent to our age-group: we do not normally publish diem unless specifically requested.)

We are also sad to report that our records show 206 of our graduates have died. On the other hand, 242 members of the 448 who graduated in 1925 have "Stayed Alive for '75." This means that 54 percent of our 1925 graduates have survived their threescore and ten. We think that this may be a record of sorts. Now applying this same percentage to the 272 non-grads whom we recognize as classmates, we find that there could be nearly 390 Twenty-fivers still gracing this terrestrial sphere.

On the happier side, the prospect of the Reunion has drawn the Class closer together.

Over the past year we have regained contact with at least ten classmates with whom we had lost touch. Three of these have not been heard from since our graduation. They are Griep. Peake and Watson. All three are attending the Reunion.

We would like especially to draw the attention of all hands to the class-history section of the Golden Quiver, which we think is a fair and fine appraisal of '25, its saga and its good works.

To get back to day-to-day affairs. The February Luncheon of the Washington Group had a good attendance: present were Benson. Cash. Cronin, Hurd, Jackson. Johns.

Johnson, Karns. Kent Loomis, Bill Marshall (with a new case of Bourbon), O'Keefe.

Pefley, Slavan. and Stryker.

As this appears. Kay and Kent Loomis will be departing on a trip to Eastern Europe which will have stops at Prague.

Budapest. Bucharest and Warsaw. They don't hope to do as well as Henry Kissinger, but they'll try.

A voice from a classmate from whom we have not heard for many years came in the form of a letter sent in by Jim (Mazie) Miller. Jim wrote BuPers asking about our class organization and BuPers sent it along to the Alumni Association; Bill Busik wrote to Jim and told him whom to contact and now we have Jim signed up for the Reunion, a member of the Alumni Association and his address in our files. He'll probably take a Quiver, too.

Cliff Collins is bringing his whole family to some of the events of the Reunion; at least he has sent in his check for six guests who are members of the Collins tribe.

Sounds great! Cliff says he has been working all these years and has just put in for an "early retirement" at age 72.

E^ Walker has written a welcome and newsy letter about his doings and his family. Last year Miriam and he traveled to Oakland, Calif, for the christening of a new granddaughter and to see daughter Gail and her husband. Since then Gail and family have moved East and now live in Madison.

Conn., about 100 miles from the Walkers May, 1975

who live in Glen Rock, N.J. That makes it pretty nice! In January of this year Miriam and Ed left home for some sunshine in Florida, visiting Captain (SC) selectee Ed Walker, Jr., Class of '54, in Springfield, Va. There are now four grandchildren, two in each family. From Virginia the older Walkers proceeded to the Sunshine State where they spent five weeks at a resort motel in St. Pete. While in Florida they also visited Gladys and Ed Swinburne and Thelma and Ed Beck at their homes. Now, if we can unscramble all the "Eds" we have talked about, we understand that Miriam and her Ed are back in Glen Rock looking forward to the 50th, and the other "Eds" are where they belong with the Florida ones joining us in May. We received, via the Alumni Association, a letter from Mr. H. A. Charles of Grandview, Missouri, brother of our late classmate Roland Charles, asking us for a copy of a Golden Quiver if there were such a thing. As there is such a thing we shall oblige. Roland, as you will remember, was Editor-in-Chief of the Silver Quiver. Mr. Charles referred to that fact, making quite a point of the wonderful job Roland had done and naming the other members of the editorial board.

A very appreciative and nice letter has been received from Henry Brian sending in a nice check for the Quiver and the Reunion.

Henry is afraid Martha and he will not be able to attend the latter but at the last moment may do so.

Jane and Schuyler Pyne made an East African safari in February returning with glowing accounts of their trip. Proceeding to Nairobi via Brussels they made a minibus sweep of Kenya and Tanzania of 1200 miles including visits to several game preserves, the old port city of Mombasa, a circumnavigation of Kilimanjaro, a night on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, 7800 feet up, lunch and nights at swish lodges and hotels, and viewing and photographing of numerous types of wildlife, from small rodents to elephants and many birds. Fascinating and worthwhile? Yes, and if you wish a more detailed but still not-too-long account, Schuyler will be glad to send it to you.

A note from Danny Stubbs says that he and Margaret were enjoying the winter cruise of the Alumni Association to the West Indies, Panama and Acapulco.

We have again drawn on Bill Veeder's memory book for an interesting picture taken on second-class cruise in Gothenburg, Sweden. (The NORTH DAKOTA made a side trip there to represent the U.S. at a fair.)

Here we show Thorington, Trainer, Veeder and Sima with a jolly group of Swedish soldiers.

Aboard NORTH DAKOTA, 1923

Hope to see you on 23, 24 and 25 May, but in any case our very best wishes to all of those of '25 for a pleasant and happy fiftieth anniversary of our graduation.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg III, USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 85 There was an error in the lastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shipmate, in the 1926 column; solely the fault of the corresponding secretary. In the discussion about the Reunion festivities of May, 1976 in Annapolis, the CS stated that those who were planning on playing in the 1926 Senior Golf Tournament should make reservations for Wednesday night, in order to play on Thursday. It should have read Thursday night, in order to be ready to play Friday morning.

We now have a class mystery. On 6 Feb. 1975 the following appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, under the heading of "Abandoned Property" and listing "USNA Class 1926 Fund 200-47741, R. N. Fhppin, H. P. Webster, or S. W. Eaton, 2603 Ridge Road Drive, Alexandria, Va." It further states that "unless proof of claim is presented by the owner to the holder, and the owner's right to receive the property is established to the holder's satisfaction within 65 days from Feb. 6, 1975, the abandoned personal property will be placed in the custody of the State Treasurer." Letters have been written to Royce Flippin, Hugh Webster and Sam Eaton by the CS and Jack Greenslade has been made the "honcho," and has written the State Treasurer. Hugh says he knows nothing about it, Royce appears to be in Australia, and Sam has not yet answered. Anyone having a clue, please send it to Greenslade at 5020 Millwood Lane, N.W., Wash. DC 20016. Hugh Webster did opine that it could be the bottle of "fine wine" which he purchased at Hank Fravel's request during his last tour of duty in the Netheriands, which Hank planned on leaving to the last member of the class to survive, but we understand that Grayce still has that "rare last rite vintage bottle" in her possession.

Greenslade reports latest contributions to the Class Fund have been received by him from Aylward, Bierer, Fielder Jones, Morrison, Nichols, Ford Taylor and Stout.

Kenny Craig writes from Blakely, Georgia of his lack of knowledge concerning the "Class mystery," and says he hopes that the Class might, with an effort on the part of each one of us, make '26 the top contributor in this year's Alumni Association Drive for Funds. Last year '26 was second only to the much larger Class of 1927.

The Craigs had seen Margaret and Jack Pohl in Jacksonville, back from Garmisch, Germany, for part of the winter, and not sure whether they will return to Germany again or not.

Stan Nichols writes that Maggie was to have had another hip operation in midFebruary, which should enable her to walk and drive a car again, without the pain

40 she has been having for the past eight months.

Bob Pirie showed up for the February Class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club, along with regulars Adair, Aitken, Bierer, Bruton, Fryer, Greenacre, Greenslade, Grenfell, Katz, Lovett, Logan, McCorkle, McKee, Stiegler, Strain, Sylvester, Ford Taylor and Vangeli.

Rush Busck has thanked the Class for the flowers sent by Grayce Fravel from the Class, at "Duke's" funeral.

The CS has received very belated word that Cdr. Ralph Edward Patterson, USN (Ret.), had died on 30 September, 1974, in Miami. No other details are available to me.

Bunny Benjamin writes that Bay and "Tiny" McCorkle had been in Charlottesville, staying at the Farmington Country Club, and that they had had some golf together. (I'll bet neither of them turned in a card to Jack Frost for the '26 monthly tournament! C/S) He also commented on our still very busy classmate, Gus Long, who commutes from his North Miami home for about five days a week of work with Texaco and his "love," the ColumbiaPresbyterian Hospital in New York. How many of us realize the large part Gus played in Texaco's part in making possible the broadcast of the Army-Navy game this past fall, and the radio broadcasts of all of Navy's games last fall? Gus has a deep and abiding affection for the Academy and is one of its strongest supporters.

Virginia and Knox Perrill visited their Jack and Judy in Honolulu in February, including some "baby-sitting" for them while they took a space available trip to New Zealand. Amazingly, the Perrills made it space available both ways!

The CS was delighted to get, second hand, word from Bill Allen, who says he has been slowing down and doesn't get around much any more, but sends his regards to the class.

He is living at 425 39th Ave., San Francisco CA 94121. (Most of us will remember how cleverly and effectively Bill got around the boxing ring, more than 50 years ago!)

Edie and Bill Pryor have planned a trip to England, Wales and Scotland in May, leaving on

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May and flying back in June. They have hired a cruiser to cruise the Thames River for a week with the Ramsbothams.

The golf tournament is struggling; apparently there isn't much interest on the West Coast, or the weather has been too bad, because Stroop won the low net with a 75 and Fleming the low gross with a 94. On the East Coast, Jack Frost reports a tie for both gross and net scores: Livdahl and Smedberg had 81s for net 68s and Charlie Buchanan had a net 70 playing with Smeddy in Crystal River. That was for the February monthly tournament. Pirie apparently was so busy traveling that he didn't turn in his usual low score. Jack Greenslade reported that Bob had represented '26 at the head table on 8 February, in Washington, at the annual Carabao Wallow.

Crystal River has continued to be a gathering place for '26 "snowbirds" this winter.

The Buchanans, Frosts, Dudleys and Sylvesters having followed the Mummas. in visiting or dropping by "Secure" in Febru-

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The Buchanans also stop by ary, which must have been a bad month up north. Kack Buchanan was hitting the ball "a ton," and both Charlie and John started getting back into form as they thawed in our sunshine. There should be some snaps herewith, if the Editor can squeeze them in. Jack Frost would have had one of the low scores if he hadn't started slowly from a long lay-off, as he finished the 18 with about six consecutive pars.

June and John McKillip took a PanAm tour to Guatemala and Costa Rica in February, which they found most worthwhile, but one of the biggest events occurred in the lobby of San Jose's Hotel Irazu, when they ran into Teeny and Beegum Lowrey, who were about to visit Punta Arenas. They had a reunion that evening, celebrating "when two or three shall meet." John reports both Lowreys in the pink of condition; BJ still active as President of HardieTynes Mfg. Co., of Birmingham.

Although they will have become past events when this column reaches its readers, PD Stroop reported two scheduled meetings for the San Diego-Coronado group; 20 February at the Admiral Kidd Club, with ladies, and 20 March meeting at NAS Club, a no-host dinner meeting, at which ComSubPac, RAdm. J. G. Williams '47 was to speak on the status of the submarine force.

Herald Stout, quiet for a long, long time, sent a check for the Class Fund, reports a trip East, space available, about which he says, "Boy!! Could I write a book!" and that he is still following his hobby of genealogy, among other things, but says he hasn't "quite reached that stage where I can charge $100 for a family research, and $500 to keep quiet about what 1 have found." He mentioned having been in Florida. The CS regrets that he did not stop by "Secure" where he would have had a reunion on almost any day he came.

Polly and Paul Dudley seem happy at Port Charlotte, though they have .sold their boat, Paul foreseeing gasoline and other

expensive problems in operating it in the future. He dropped by "Secure," with Polly, of course, for only a few hours. Was staying in Homosassa Springs for a very early morning hunting expedition. He still hunts and golfs.

And last, an item which is far from last in the Smedberg family. Our increasing ages are going to be emphasized when you read that the Class of 1926 now has a son who has been selected to be a Rear Admiral.

On 13 February, President Ford signed the Flag Selection List on which was the name of William Renwick Smedberg IV; a name which has been in the Armed Forces since 1860, and continuously on active duty since 1889, when his grandfather entered West Point. We are proud of that.

Ed. Noteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;And well you should be; there are a few families that started earlier but we know of none with a direct line representative on active duty today.

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Exec. V.P., Adm. C. D. Griffin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Wm. D. Irvin, USN (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 80 It may be a beautiful spring day when you read this, but as 1 write it it is cold, snowing like mad and utterly miserable back here in Washington. Those who have gone South haven't gotten back and those who haven't gone are still in hibernation and there is just no word from them, hence very little news this time.

Clarence Coffin reports from San Diego.

"On 25 February, the San Diego Chapter of '27 held their monthly lunch meeting at the Admiral Kidd Club at the NTC, San Diego, with the Buckleys, Ceece Caufield, the Coffins, Cliff Cooper, the Daltons, Mamie Depew, the Flynns, Hamiltons, Sam Jack, Ken Keepers, the Kneupfers, Jack Levin, Kalehe Massie, the McCanns, Czar McCoy, the Joe McKinneys, Toby Munn, Walter Price, Paul Ramsey, the Richardsons, Robinsons, Ole Sharp, the Sutherlands, Taylors, Traftons, Turners, Willcox and the Zemmers. After exhausting and time consuming research Tom Hamilton and Harry Hummer found that the San Diego Chapter has the distinction of including a number of Acey-Deucey champions of Force, Fleet and even International caliber. A series of test matches are planned to sharpen old skills and produce a challenger for an All '27 Championship Meet.

We are happy to report that our last two serious cases at Bethesda have recovered and have gone home. Thurston Clark has been checked out by the medicos and went home to St. Mary's City the end of February and Wayne Loud who had a truly miraculous recovery from his surgery for aneurysms has been sent home to Annapolis to complete his recovery, also the end of February.

Paul Siegrist, '24, wrote to say that the George Erasers of West Caldwell NJ were principals in the ceremony of the Boulder Shipmate

41 Service honoring George Washington's Birthday. Frances presided as the Regent of the Eagle Rock Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and George served as guest speaker on the occasion. The Boulder in Montclair NJ marks what is probably the world's smallest park.

Heinie Armstrong sends word from San Francisco as follows: "Ree Patterson reports that Earl suffered another thrombosis attack while at the Orinda Convalescent Hospital. Fortunately the doctor was immediately available and came to the rescue.

Pat is now at home and able to get about a bit. The Pattersons have just sold their home in Orinda and are planning on moving south near El Toro to be near their daughter.

This has been a really bad year for Ree and Pat. We're sorry to have them leave us— and do hope that things will be better for them down south.

"The summer gathering of the SF Clan will take place in Carmel. Lu Chappell has been nominated to take charge of this gathering. Out-of-Chapter •27ers are cordially invited to attend. Contact Chappell."

We are considerably distressed to learn that while recovering from surgery at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Jack Bowling suffered a stroke which has effected both his speech and his right arm. He continues under treatment at the Naval Hospital. We are all hoping for his early recovery and we send him our warm best wishes.

We have had a nice note from the Miles family thanking the Class for the flower tribute sent for PD's fimeral.

Eddie Eckelmeyer reports that the LA Group—in very small numbers—had their February Luncheon at the 'O' Club at Long Beach on Thursday, the 25th. Present were: Kera, Woelfel, Mye, Neuhaus, Clark and Eckelmeyer. He also says, "I talked to Fred Leatherman on the phone the other day, was a bit surprised when he answered my call instead of Agnes. He said he's doing OK again except for his continued and apparently severe bouts of asthma which have had him in and out of the hospital several times this year already. His hearing seemed to be good but he says the quality of it is spasmodic. His wife, too, is improving and gaining some use of her arm after the fracmre and shoulder separation. But she still requires therapy three times a week.

"Last week I had a letter from Doc Kirk up in Great Neck, LI thanking me for some silver repair work I'd done for him on some antique sterling spoons. Did you know that I'd taken up silversmithing about ten years ago? I'm not the artist Jack Bowling is—the only other silversmith I know of in our class, but I've turned out what are considered some fairly decent pieces such as bowls, cups, pitchers, etc. Lately, with the price of silver so high I can hardly afford to make things for myself and our children.

So, I've taken to doing repair work, especially on small pieces which have had encounters with the kitchen disposal. Of course, there's not much hope for a nicely engraved piece like a knife or a fork that has gone down handle first. But bowls on spoons and tines on forks I've repaired and made usable pieces which otherwise would be relegated to some dark corner. So, if you have any such pieces in need of fixing, or if any of your friends have them, send May, 1975

them along and I'll work them over—for a modest price, of course."

Here's your opportunity to get those old beaten up pieces out of the back of the drawer and get them back into shape again.

Eddie's address is—12909 Baltic St., Los Angeles CA 90049. Just tell him—Willie sent you!!

Sam Seabring boasts about his twin granddaughters who are now sophomores at Penn State. Linda plays in the Blue band and Deirdre is one of the flag drill team, so both went to all the Penn State football games including the New Year's Day bowl game in Texas. One is majoring in business and finance and the other in biology, and both are trying for the NROTC two year program for girls. If they are selected they would be commissioned on graduation. He thinks that would be a record of some sort.

Fourth generation naval officer twin girls!

Anyway—they're hoping. He also says that they plan to be off the 4th of March for a trip down the East Coast to Key West, then up the Gulf Coast and north thru the Carolinas and Washington, thence home. Be sure that latch string is out, boys—they're on the way.

Mitch Matthews wrote to say that the arrival of the Report of the Annual Class Business Meeting prompted him to write me the news about his own travels. He says; "First, when 1 read that Willem van Doorn had been buried at sea I recalled a conversation I had several years ago with the captain of S.S. ROTTERDAM. He told me that he had buried Willem's father at sea. Many of the Class will remember the party for the midshipmen in Rotterdam on one of the Holland America Line ships; I had the duty and could not make it.

"Former Princeton neighbors who divide their time between England and Naples, Fla., offered us their Naples apartment for December and a part of January. The availability came on short notice but we cancelled all commitments and took off on 24 Nov. with my Kentucky hometown as the first objective. Spent several days there and in central Kentucky before going on to Scottsboro, Ala., to spend Thanksgiving with a favorite cousin.

"We finally arrived in Florida 1 Dec. and left 6 Jan., arriving home 15 Jan. While in Florida Doty and Joe Boulware had Evelyn and Bill Davies, Emily and Ted Moore and Chris and Mike Russillo in for cocktails.

In Naples we saw Erva and Ted Clutts several times. Carl Forsberg, '26, lived across the street from us and told us that M. G. Patrick (1st Batt) was living in Naples.

We called Pat and saw him several times.

He resigned on graduation because of injuries received in wrestling and became successful in banking with First National City and the Chase Manhattan Banks of New York, mainly in overseas operations. We attended the Yule luncheon given by Emily and Ted Moore in Clearwater. The other guests were; Ellsburgs, '10, Leepers, '26, Boulwares, Davies, Kaitners, Tagues, Russillos and Wickmans. all of '27, Dan Carlsons, '29, Capt. and Mrs. Clark of the Admiral Farragut Academy, Doty Boulware's father, Mr. Stark, and Miss Weaver.

At Jacksonville. Dottie and Howard Caldwell had the Deutermanns and Thorpes in for a delicious dinner. The T. L. Greenes

were indisposed and couldn't make it. Dutch brought along some citrus fruit from his farm. We had a few hours in Miami where we talked to Turk Powell and lunched with Billie and Hugh White, '13. Hugh told me that Turk is doing a great job for the Alumni of Southern Florida.

"We experienced an interesting coincidence at Siesta Key; as we drove up to the home of one of Jean's bridesmaids, where we were to spend a night, we noticed the name on the property next door and saw a car which 1 thought I recognized. Sure enough, a Princeton friend and former neighbor had bought the house and had arrived only the day before we did! We spent a couple of nights with Lou and Joe Donohue (West Point '40) at Woodberry Forest School, Va.. where Joe is a master. He is Tim's brother and some of our Class may remember Joe when he visited Tim at P.G. School before entering the Army. Rain started just as we arrived at the Caldwells on 8 Jan. and continued until we arrived at the Donohues on the 13th. That night the bottom dropped out of the thermometer and froze the plants and cuttings we had carefully brought up from Florida. We arrived home on the 15th to find the house at 40 degrees because the furnace had failed several days before.

"We enjoyed our trip but we regret we could not get around to see many friends and relatives who live in Florida. We hope they will understand."

We had what seemed disquieting news about George Anderson but, fortunately, it turns out not to be serious. Mary Lee and George were in London on business, preparing to go on to Portugal. While strolling near their hotel on 8 March he noticed some trouble wath his leg, and, later with his arm. A doctor recommended immediate return to Washington and George entered Bethesda the next day. The diagnosis was a slight stroke, but ten days later he was cleared, with no residual effects, and was back to his old cheerful self.

Back in 1929, when '27ers were struggling to become aviators at Pensacola, a group of them played on the NAS Pensacola basketball team. Here you can see four of the eight present; Tom Hamilton, Allen Smith, George Meade, Hank Etozier (Next page).

During the past week when we mailed out our Annual Report to the Class—grads, non-grads and widows, we were strongly impressed with several facts. We have 59 grads who are not members of the Association, hence our data is hazy on them. In addition, there are 13 others on whom we have no data at all, specifically; Hooper, Lindell, Rigby, Schumaker, Smith, R. S., Stinson, Biddle. Fenton, Flesher, Green, T. C , Jarrett, O. L., Mead and Stansbury. We are in a very poor way with respect to non-grads; of 205 living, we have addresses for only 53.

We have only 152 widows listed, including both grads and non-grads. There are 210 deceased grads, very few who did not leave widows, and some widows have in turn become deceased, but specifically we are missing Carpenter. Danhoff. Dreysprings, Hagen, Harrison, Heavilin, Heckey. Hicks, Keiran.

Kern. Loeser, Miller, Murphy, J. W., Shaw, and Starkus. If you know of an address of any one, please send it to me. We'll try to track the individual down.

42 Betty and Swede Norgaard in Winter Park.

Next stop was Cocoa Beach, home of Lil and Tom Roberts, who arranged a delightful '28er luncheon. We had the pleasure of the company of the Norgaards, Vertie and Luke White, Louise Gallery, Jimmy Shuber, and our hosts of course, in their lovely home on the Banana River. Their dock had been swept anticipating the return of Bob Archer from his annual Bahama Cruise; Jim Shuber was to be the official Welcoming Committee to guide him from Miama (sic) back to Cocoa Beach. Reluctantly, we left Cocoa Beach for Pier 66 at Fort Lauderdale where we were greeted by the Chick Renards. We had several visits with them while soaking up the sun that smiled on us every day of our visit. Art Binney called from Miami suggesting a get-together with the Fays but this was just before we started back for Sanford and home.

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Pres., Capt. Albert O. Momm, USN (Ret.) Eastern Corr., Cdr. John G. Urquhart, USN (Ret.) 117 Hesketh St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Western Corr., BGen. Robert G. Ballance, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 585, Indian Springs, NV 89018 Percent Members: 72 I have a report from the BLC from the San Diego Area and the news is really good.

We have two active correspondents out there. Limey Cockell and Doc Ballance. In case some of you can't see very well even with your specs the snaps of the Class and their wives are identified by Limey, under the appropriate picture. First, however.

Doc's letter, which required very little editing, having been screened by Limey and George King: 'Twenty-eight's 'Dons of the West' gathered in full panoply at the Admiral Kidd Club in San Diego at high noon on 19 February. Contributing mightily to the gathering was Ed Dexter who just happened to be in from New York, and those sterling 'Nutmeggers', the George Kings, from Connecticut, who were in town visiting offspring.

Supplementing the San Diego-Coronadans: Abby and Willie Alderman, Greta and George Fritschmann, Marianne and Norm Garton and Lee and Al Walden came down from the Los Angeles area. Jesse and Johnny Scott blew in from Phoenix and Doc and Edythe Ballance from Nevada. The locals present comprised the Armbrusts, the Ambrusters, the Cockells, the Hornsbys, the Jacobsens, the Monahans, the T. A. Smiths as well as Dotty Black, Martha BreU, Edith Riggs, Earl Pope, Bill Schoech and, to back up your correspondent, that sprightly Marine, Frankie Croft. It was a great occasion and a splendid turnout with some folks seeing each other who hadn't laid an eye on one another for more than a generation. To George King and Limey Cockell must go kudos for setting up the affair. But for George this writer would have languished in Las Vegas all unaware.

"And, of course, the Admiral Kidd Club was a superb spot for the gathering. The

spiritus was ample, the site appropriately nautical. You knew the water was salt for the Navy had all sorts of odd-looking craft moored, docked and afloat around the place.

Man, O' man, the chow was fine. That Club is a goodie!

"A rare facet: Ed Dexter once skippered the BOSTON. He had heard somewhere along the line that an Air Force gent had painted her, but Ed had never seen the painting. Would you believe, he found himself sitting in front of that original? Coincidence, coincidence! Are we ever a great Class?

"Of course the affair was simply fine, and we broke up looking forward eagerly to a repeat."

C/S Commentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;To get this many people together certainly indicates to me a concerted effort on the part of just more than two or three people. Sorry I didn't see Eleanor and Francois Jordan's names among those but grooming those horses does take time.

"The Class of '29 was well represented also in our Florida contacts with our Annapolis neighbors Anne and Johnny Davidson and ourselves as guests of Marge and Jimmy Farrin for dinner at the Mai Kai. The return to Annapolis was uneventful, but how we long for the warmth of Florida when we found the temperature reading at 20 when we returned home."

Seems like Jimmy was able to 'cadge' quite a few meals and 'refreshments' on his foray into the Southland. Nice work, Jimmy!

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We have so many people enjoying the good life in Florida that I'm about to appoint a Florida correspondent. Fortunately that articulate teller of tall tales, Jimmy James hove into sight just a few hours before my deadline and here's his story.

"You asked for a news report on our trip to Florida which 1 am enclosing. . . Ginny had a serious operation in December and, to speed her recovery, we took off for Florida via the Auto-Train to get into warm sunshine. We disembarked at Sanford, the terminus, and soon thereafter enjoyed a delicious luncheon and pleasant visit with

I'm sorry to report that we've lost another classmate. Harry Quast died on the 14th of December at Hot Springs, Arkansas. Most of you will remember that fine guy. He and Hank Stillman were both from Wisconsin and good friends. Harry had a history of coronary involvement. I've been in touch with his son, Harry Stillman Quast, a Commander in the Navy on duty here in Washington who is named for Hank. Harry's widow is Verona Molitar (Mrs. H. C.) Quast and she would like to hear from anyone who remembered her husband, especially in the last few years. Her address is Shininate

43 21 Alina Lane, Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs AR 71901.

Bob Watts has recovered comfortably and I've talked to him several times on the phone recently. In fact I'd say he's once again with voice; can hear him anywhere in the room. Nice going, Robert! 'We'll have you soon again at the Alumni Ass'n. luncheons. I'm ashamed to relate that at the last one we fielded only two, Jerry Gerin and Owsley Stanley.

Harry Sears would like to remind you that he will continue to write letters to all classmates urging them to join the Alumni Association. '25, '26 and '27 are all well ahead of us, percentage-wise, so it's up to you guys in the field to help Harry in his worthy enterprise.

The San Diego picture includes Ballance, Dexter, Garton, Alderman, Armbrust, Jacobsen, Scott, Smith, Monahan, King, Cockell, Fritschman, Pope, Ambruster, Walden, Croft and Hornby (left to right).

The gentlemen in Florida are Norgaard, Shuber, Roberts, WTiite and James. The ladies are Mmes. Norgaard, James, Roberts, Gallery and WTiite. If you wonder at the discrepancies, somebody had to take the pictures.

correction in "Last Call" of February Shipmate? We were married in 1955. We had no children; the two sons are his stepsons."

Norma Harrison is back in her Clearwater Beach Apartment. She has asked if a middle or wardroom would like to have Lou's sword. Bill Kabler has inquired, and the most interested candidate is a service junior club. Will check security. Hulda Stone thanks us for the Christmas greeting and announces her new address, 1208 Commons Drive, Sacramento CA 95825, a very comfortable condominium. Hulda added, "Steamie's son, Cdr. L. Perry Stone, is stationed at Annapolis now and has quarters at 40 Rodgers Road. I'm sure he and his wife Nancy would be happy to hear from any '29ers in the vicinity. And my best wishes in return to all of you."

Roy Benson is Personnel Consultant to the President of Anne Arundel Community College. A letter from Sam Lincoln to the USNA Alumni Association HQ has been intercepted. Quote: "Reference is made to the proposed change of By-laws regarding membership. Since the trustees seem bent on enlarging the membership, why not just delete the word 'Academy' from the name Naval Academy Alumni Association."

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Chairman, Executive Committee, RAdm. Bill Kabler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041 West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. W. I. Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003 Bayview Heights Dr., Sp 224 San Diego CA 92105 Rorida Sec'y, Cdr. R. A. Hart, USNR (Ret.) 1700 Dana Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32952 Percent Members: 73 Florida dope. Russ Hart says that most members there have answered his muster letter; the following are AWOL (absent without letters): Charlie Bryant, Gus Conley, Ollie Kirk, Sparky Nielson, and Roy Simpler. Len Fox is back in Pensacola after his visit to Bethesda.

On 14 February, '75, your class office received a Valentine from one of our beloved "chicks." It said, "How it thrilled me to receive my Christmas card signed by my beloved '29ers'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and sent as a greeting 'to a sweetheart of '29.' Now I return the greeting! Janie Hall." The office was brightened and forwarded it on to our agent, Joseph of the Birds. (If you can't identify him, you are for the birds.) In the same week Catherine Watson wrote from Pensacola, "The greeting card sent by the Class at Christmas was not only appreciated but somehow helped to get through a first 'all alone' Christmas holiday season spent here at our home in Pensacola. May I note a

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The Canon and his Molly Recently the Reverend Canon John Zimmerman and his wife Lillian took part in the colorful festival of colonial times in Newport, where they have settled in one of the historical homes. In the photo above you may observe John assuming the forbidding stance of the clergy of that day, mollified (look up Molly Pitcher in your Revolutionary history) by the amused backing of his ERA partner. Someone should muzzle your sec'y.

The trail and bugging squad has at last run down M Ashworth after his disappearance from Carmel. If we'd only remembered that he married another sweetheart of '29, Edna Groebler, we might not have had to track through Judge Luckenbach and Al Strahorn. Ed writes, "After 30 years service, I retired in San Francisco, bought a house in Carmel, lived there 7 years and was happy to see how the other half lived. Then was forced to sell our house when hippies moved in on both sides. They came and went at all hours, and with the noise and activity we were unable to sleep. The proper name for one house was 'commune.* So

we took off by car to find the ideal location.

Visited many states and stopped here, a sheltered spot in the Twin Lakes part of Federal Way (not on the map) about midway between Tacoma and Seattle, near the Sound. Both cities have lots of rain but we get mostly showers. I guess it is the Olympic Mountains that protect us. No wonder they call this the Evergreen State. Out of every picure window we see lovely fir trees.

Just bought a nifty GMC Camper, with all the comforts of home; head, shower, dining area, stove, fridge w/cubes, and lots of extras. Whenever we are in the mood we crank-up and go to Canada, only 132 miles to the border, on the freeway. As soon as I practice driving this monster we plan a trip to the back country of Canada and try our luck at fishing. No gas problem there. Every year the A / N grads get together at Pier 90 for The Game. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend this year, which is just as well. Regards to all of you."

The Nominating Committee for class officers, Les Richardson, Johnny Davidson, and chairman Roy Jackson have come up with the following nominees for the coming year: Kabler, chairman; John Davison, vice chairman; Laning, secty-treasurer; Johanson and Osborn, committee. You probably have signed and voted by this reading. Bill Darnell has been named as West Coast corresponding sec'y. to replace T. Davison, wounded in action. Class thanks and the Purple Plume to T. A three year record for attendance, punctuality, and cleanliness was set at a recent meeting of the Washington Area '29 Lunch and Roast Club. Fourteen ambulant '29ers met at the A-N Country Club: Jackson, Davidson, Davison, Mitchell, Miller, Kabler, Lanings, Novak, Denbo, Johansen, McElroy, Benson, Osborn, and Junghans.

Toasts were drunk in Denbeau Pinot Noir '72, a very good year in a very good cellar.

Due to the failure of Bancroft Hall to educate the palates of its boarders, three of the dissipators left dregs, which were taken care of by the sect'y. Between services by attentive waitresses, McElroy told three brand new jokes, two of which were resented by those of Polish extraction present.

Kabler and your sect'y. made extensive reports, and Johnny Davidson announced a small net on the Reunion, slightly augmented by the haul of unfinished bottles from the hospitality room salvaged by outgoing president Johansen. Greetings were sent to wardrooms in San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Treasure Island and Orlando, although no answer is ever received.

Even though late it should be mentioned that the Navy member of the inspection team killed while checking the North Korean border infiltration tunnel last November was Francesca and Dick Ballingers' son, Robert.

Commander Ballinger, USNA '55, was going through the booby-trapped tunnel in preparation for the visit of our President.

HOMECOMING 10-11-12 October

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30 Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M, H. Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Bethesda, MD 20016 Percent Members: 82 The monthly meeting of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Alumni Association was held on 19 February in the Army and Navy Club. At the meeting were Chief Masterson, Bill Nelson, Buff Simons and Glen Williams. The speaker was VAdm. Custis, Surgeon General of the Navy. He spoke not only about the capability of military medicine to support present and future military operating requirements, but also about its future availability to retired personnel and dependents. There is great pressure from the top in the Department of Defense to discontinue military medical support for retired personnel and dependents including both direct medical support and medical programs such as CJIAMPUS, throwing us under MEDICARE. A report of 20 Dec. 1974 from the Subcommittee No. 2 of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Ninety-Third Congress (H.A.S.C. No. 93-78) titled CHAMPUS and Military Health Care, is recommended reading for those of us interested in the future of military health care as it will apply to retired personnel and dependents.

A Class luncheon was held at Fort Myer Club on 21 February. The business portion of the meeting, for the most part, was concerned with preparation for the 45th Reunion. RoUa Adams, Bob Craighill, Tim Dorner, Mullie Foster, Peter Horn, Jim Howard, Bill â&#x20AC;˘ Kirvin, Herb Marable, Chief Masterson, Sandy McGregor, Towser Miller, Bill Nelson, Art Owen, Gene Sands, Buff Simons, Bill Snead, Waddy Wadsworth, Fred Weiss, Don Weller, Dave Whelchel and Glen Williams attended. During the luncheon. Bill Snead presented the Class Treasurer, Peter Horn, with a check for $354.17. The check represents the residual funds from initial sales of our 40th Yearbook made by Pete Brady, the Editor, and deposited by him in the book's working bank account in Afton, Va. The above amount is the money remaining in the account after all expenses were paid. Bill Snead also reported that we still have on hand some sixty copies of the book for sale at the marked down price of $12. Bill, incidentally, has just recently received his MBA from George Washington University.

Bill Tisdale writes that "Marian, my wife, is an Assistant Professor of French here at Mars Hill College (North Carolina) and I am acting as the homemaker. To keep myself occupied, I have organized and am director of a Duplicate Bridge Club under the auspices of the ACBL. Our son John Hampton was in the Class of '67. He took a reserve commission in 1971 and completed law school at Washington & Lee last May. He was admitted to the bar in both Virginia and Maryland and is associated with a law firm in Frederick, Md. Sec Johnson, in a note enclosing his annual contribution to the Class Fund, re-

marks that he and Elma enjoyed Homecoming festivities after a visit to see their daughter in Minnesota and spending a couple of days with Ginny and Otis Earle in Heathville, Virginia, on their way home to Florida.

Along with his contribution to the Class Fund, Nix Lidstone writes: "All is well with Lidstones. Much to Betty's disgust I elected to spend this winter in Bellingham in order to enjoy the winter salmon and steelhead trout fishing. That meant we had to forego our usual winter trip to Coronado and her golf. To cap it all, the fishing has been pretty well weathered out, so we just may get down south yet. We are looking forward to another summer of fronting and, hopefully, boating in British Columbia this year. The way the years are flying by there doesn't appear to be many of them left."

Aubrey Bourgeois, in a note to Peter Horn, says he expects to visit Washington, D.C. for a few days this spring.

Ann and Jenks Jenkins were planning to leave Radnor, Pa., about the first of March for a few weeks at Sea Island and "points thereabouts on a bit of R and R." We hear from Harvey Burden that the San Diego Group had the first of their planned stag luncheons at the Admiral Kidd Club on 14 February (2nd Friday). There was a good turnout which included John Tatom, visiting from Port Townsend and Rea Axline, who had just taken up residence in Rancho Santa Fe. The following regulars were there: Lee Boyle, Fred Bradman, Ed Brumby, Harvey Burden, Moon Chappie, Bill Coates, Bob DeGraff, Mush Dornin, George Heap, John Kinert, Jack Lee, DeMouy Lynch, Ted Miller, Roy Newton, Ed Price, John Seargeant and Joe Young. Harvey ends his report "All seems quiet on the Western Shore."

Ev and Ted Stevens returned to Washington in early March after six weeks in Spain and Portugal. Their tour was arranged

by TROA and their flight was on Iberian Airline. They had a home base in a kitchenette apartment in Torremolinos, with side trips to Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Madrid and Majorca. They enjoyed the trip and said the arrangements were satisfactory.

The '30 Convicts â&#x20AC;˘V

The snapshot, "Convicts," included in this column was sent in by Bill Hyde. Bill identifies the center convict standing between him (left) and Dick Hunt (right) as Frank Johnson. Could it possibly be Jack Shaffer instead? Connie Konigsberg, of course, is the one kneeling. On the back of the snapshot Connie writes: "The reason for the caption is that our Division Officer had just returned from the China Station and was a bit Asiatic and didn't like our haircuts. He took us to the ship's barber and stayed until said barber had clipped off all signs of sideburns, which really set out our ears, as is very evident. At skipper's inspection the Captain did not care for our appearance, so called for the barber who told him that he had been ordered to cut this way." (How would all this have worked out with modem hair styles, I wonder.) The Division Officer, according to Bill, was put under hatches.

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Pres., RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, M D 20851 Percent Members: 74 Regarding our 45th anniversary year book plan: at the February class luncheon in Washington, it was moved, seconded and carried by the group, acting as the Executive Committee of the whole class, that instead of a year book, we publish an upto-date roster with a major effort to locate the hard-to-find members and that this be gotten out as soon as possible. Please write to me if you have moved in the last three years and haven't given me your new address.

I have an advisory on Johnny Gannon from Oscar Hagberg. Johnny suffered a severe stroke about 15 February and will be hospitalized for some time. There has been some improvement in Johnny's condition lately. His address is: RAdm. John W. Gannon, USN (Ret.), 850 Alameda Blvd., Coronado CA 92118. I'm sure he would like to get some cards and some news about each of you.

Ernie Holtzworth and Mrs. Phyllis Miller have announced their marriage on 4 January at Spokane, Wash. Their address is: RAdm. and Mrs. E. C. Holtzworth, USN (Ret.), 7717 E. Meddock Dr., Scottsdale AZ 85253.

The Blacks and Hollisters took a fabulous trip by train for 3 weeks through Mexico during March. I hope to have an illustrated account to publish soon. Frances and Don Wilber spent a vacation with Carlotta and Bill Williams at Hilton Head in February and say that the Williams' pace is fascinating. The Dale Bauers visited the Hagbergs in late February. Vera and I keep in touch with Oscar and Doris with an occasional exchange of letters and word of mouth reports via a retired colonel from Albuquerque who visits his children in Dallas at Christmas, when we are also there visiting ours. The Colonel and I can retreat gracefully to the kitchen and get another snort of Tennessee sipping whiskey now and then.

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45 Virginia Head recently underwent surgery at the Naval Hospital in Orlando, Florida where she and Bunky spend the winters. She was home again for Valentine's Day at 100 Via Benevento, New Smyrna Beach FL 32069.

From Fred Steinke "Haven't done much since final retirement in 1970, as a journeyman real estate appraiser in the Assessor's Office of Contra Costa County. We have managed to put some 85,000 miles on the mini-motorhome acquired in the spring of 1971. Most of the mileage was racked up in Mexico, border to border and coast to coast. We've found it an interesting place to visit but would not care to live there. Incidental mileage also registered in U.S., Canada, Guatemala and Belize (that's British Honduras for those whose geography is hazy). Our principal hobbies of square dancing (22 years) and California wine (drinking it, not making it) keep us fairly active when in residence in the famous wine-growing Napa Valley. Since the recent wine scandal in France our wdne looks even better. This year we've had a sojourn in Guadalajara, expect to visit England in May, British Columbia in July and Southern Ontario in September, otherwise we'll just sit at home and vegetate. I play golf with an old duffer of 76 who shot his age three years ago. He always beats me but on his very bad days and my very good ones he only beats me five or ten strokes. I have hopes of shooting my age in about 28 years if I can just hold my own. You may make a firm reservation for us at the fiftieth, a tentative one for the sixtieth and after thatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we'll see."

Alcorn Beckmann has been sending a quarterly "Newsletter" to relatives, former neighbors, old shipmates and classmates who have indicated a desire to receive it for the past thirty-plus years. He would like to receive a note or postcard from classmates or shipmates wishing to receive copies. It costs nothing, advertises nothing and is just barely financed by Beckman, a bachelor who has never been blessed with a wife to help him "scatter" his pay! A note or card to Beckmann at "Rancho Beckmann," P.O. Box 41, Inyokem CA 93527, will do the job.

I'm terribly sorry to report that Jim Davis died on 17 February after returning from a weekend at Charlottesville. Jim had never had any real illnesses nor any heart history.

He had been doing some rather heavy lifting and carrying work for a volunteer program the week before. Let's all be careful about this. Gene's address is 6823 Cloister Drive, McLean VA 22101.

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Pres., VAdm. Lloyd M. Mustin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Francis D. Foley, USN (Ret.) 77 Shipwright St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 70 HERE AND THERE WITH '32 We are indebted to Betty Lee Berger, George Pressey's widow, who now resides at 2911 33rd Place, N.W., Washington D C 20008, for a faded but still legible copy of a document which recalls what was probably the first contact the Class of '32 had with submarines. This is a story of the vicissimdes which beset the S.S. NAUTILUS durMay, 1975

ing her trans-Atlantic crossing in the summer of 1931, just preceding Sir Hubert Wilkins' courageous attempt to reach the North Pole in her. The story was filed by NAUTILUS and copied by the press operator and radio gang of WYOMING. YOU will recall that the NAUTILUS, a moth-balled Oclass boat, was acquired by the veteran Arctic explorer. Sir Hubert, modified and decked over with scantiing to streamline her topsides, and manned by a crew of experienced ex-Navy submariners commanded by LCdr. Sloan Danenhower USNR '07. She set out from New York for Spitsbergen, but broke down approximately 1,000 miles west of the British Isles. First on the scene to assist her was a merchantman, S.S. INDEPENDENCE HALL, which stood by until the arrival of the Midshipmen's Practice Squad-

she spent a month over Christmas in Australia with their youngest and her husband, and welcomed a new granddaughter as well.

They were much impressed with Canberra, which they describe as being beautiful and well planned with no high-rise buildings to mar the horizon. They drove to Melbourne through beautiful open country dotted with appealing little towns which reminded them of our own West. They found that "Christmas in summer was great, but the best part was the wonderful, v/arm, friendly Australians themselves." Their flight down was via Tahiti and return by Honolulu. Bill didn't quite finish all the beer in Australia, in case you are contemplating a trip any time soon.

Doris phoned to advise that Tommy Hopkins has two extra copies of "And a Quarter '32" which are available. If interthe command of RAdm. Claude Bloch '99. ested in obtaining one, write to them at We all wallowed around for the better part 1401 Crystal Parkway, Virginia Beach VA of a day waiting for the stormy North At23451. lantic to moderate enough to permit an Does it strike you that virtually all the ocean-towing bridle to be jury rigged on the Class news in this issue is due to the interest decked-over submarine. This diflBcult feat and efforts of the gals? What's the matter accomplished, WYOMING was directed to with you guys, anyway? Unless more of you take her in tow while the flagship steamed start feeding the Secretary some dope soon off independently for Copenhagen, much to and regularly, this column is going to be out the joy of those of us in the "Arkie." The of business completely. Maybe that would "Wyo" rejoined us there about three days be a step in the right direction but, meanlater, having successfully towed her charge while, things are tough back on the ranch. to Ireland.

Area Representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where are you?

Roy Smith has agreed to republish the You remember that Shipmate relaxed its account verbatim in Shipmate during the editorial ban on poetry long enough for us summer when another midshipmen's cruise to slip in the birthday ode to Ski Sosnoski. is in progress. Incidentally, Betty Lee turned Although Jack Lamade turaed that over to turned this material over to Corky Ward us, he wasn't the real author. Nevertheless, who surrendered it only temporarily as he we hold him responsible and he therefore intends to let his son-in-law, Toby Warson deserves this sequel from Nemo Howe who '59, presentiy commanding GEORGE WASHforwards it with the comment that "believINGTON CARVER, "take a look at the trials ing that no poet laureate should be enand tribulations of the old submarine Navy." shrined without an epithet, I offer the folIndeed, considering this introduction, it is lowing:" a wonder so many of '32 became subNow there is an old fellow named mariners. On the other hand, perhaps the Lamade, incident has served to inspire Levering Smith Who is always so full of the comedy. in his Polaris/Poseidon adventure!

He has stories so vile that he tells Jane and Sam Moncure enjoyed a return by the mile trip to Newport and marvelled at the restoAnd he washes his mouth out on Samedi. ration work done since they last were there One last happy note, Toni and Jack Catfor War College in 1950. Their happy realett are hosting another Class get-together son for revisiting Newport was for the at their home in Warrenton, Va. The date graduation from OCS and commissioning set is Saturday, 12 July. This will be a lot as Ensign USNR of Samuel Jr. Ens. Monof fun and very informal, so mark that on cure is now Communications Officer in your calendar if you expect to be in the USS NEWPORT, L S T - 1 1 7 9 , homeported at area. Details later. Meanwhile the WashingLittle Creek. His parents observe that "if ton-Annapolis chapter will have enjoyed anall of the Reserve Ensigns have the en- other co-ed luncheon, this one at the Anthusiasm that this chip off the old block napolis Yacht Club on 8 May. Surely somehas, the U.S. Navy is indeed fortunate." thing must be going on elsewhere? How His group was all-volunteer and small wonabout letting us know? der, too, for it was co-ed (with many of the girls leading those graduating with honors).

Jane reports that "the Al Croghans, Charlie Sugarmans, and Moncures are all active in the Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill in AlexPres., VAdm. B. M. Strean, USN (Ret.) andria, Va. where Charlie and Sam both serve in the vestry." Jane also sent us the 5038 North 30th St., Ariington, VA 22207 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. D. R. McMullen, February issue of Commonwealth magazine USN (Ret.) which contains a feature article co-authored 8828 Burning Tree Rd., Bethesda, M D 20034

by Howard Prince. It is titled "Beacon for Percent Members: 69 a Nation," an informative account of historical Cape Henry Light. This landmark, Just before I started to write the Class so familiar to all of us, dates back to 1789 Notes this morning (5 March) I had a and will be a showplace during the Tidephone call from Jack Walsh in Philadelphia. water Virginia Bicentennial celebration.

It was the first time I had spoken to Jack for more years than I care to remember.

Janet writes to say that Bill Stuart and ron, USS ARKANSAS and WYOMING,

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46 Jack is well and traveling quite a bit in the New York, Harrisburg and Washington beat which brought him around to the purpose of his call. He asked to be included on our Washington mailing list for lunches and such events as his schedules are flexible enough that he might as well come down here on a day when he can rally with a few friends rather than two days later.

The "Eastern Establishment" group met for lunch on 11 February at the Congressional Country Club, courtesy of Charlie Blick and D. R. McMullen. There were eighteen attendees including Tom Moorer who is now living in Alexandria, Bob Camera and Bill Sublette down from Philadelphia and George Laird from near Harrisburg, Pa. Then at the Alumni Association lunch in the Army-Navy Club on the 19th two other strangers showed up: Phil Winston from Dunnsville, Va., and Harry Maynard from Bellevue, Wash.

Phil Winston has just retired from teaching and is living in Dunnsville, Va. (near Fredericksburg) from where he figures to identify with the Washington group. Harry Maynard's visit was a one shot occasion.

Harry's daughter, Ellen, had just finished basic training as a Navy Nurse at Newport and was reporting in to her first duty station (U.S.N.H., Bethesda)—Harry took the opportunity to make a business trip to the C. of C. headquarters in Washington.

Classmates traveling north and south along the eastern seaboard often sheer off of a direct route to visit with one or another of our C/Ms enjoying the "good life" in Whispering Pines (N.C.). Fact is, the event(s) amount to a movable feast, such is the hospitality in North Carolina. Rufe Taylor, Pete Galantin, Weaver Garnett, Russ Kefauver, and Chub Ruble all rally around a visitor. Latest to enjoy this hospitality have been Audrey and Bob Bamum who were on their way to sunshine and warm weather at Boca Raton in early February. John Tyree, while visiting in Sanford, N.C., in December also enjoyed the hospitality of these lotus-eaters. Incidentally, John has written that on 23 January he remarried; the lady is the former Nora McDavid Curren. As of early March the Tyrees were about to spend a weekend with two of John's roommates, Marty Shellabarger and Al Ryan, at Al's home in Lake San Marcos (CA). By the time you read this in Shipmate the Tyrees will be in residence at 14 Baldwin Drive, Waterford CT. Dee and Pickles Heinz spent most of January on an African Safari in Kenya.

Tom South has been in and out of hospital but is said to be doing just fine. Eddie Fredericks is scheduled for what he calls "minor" surgery in March and then again in April or May. Danny and Ken Meneke organized what must have been the outstanding Class social event of the winter. The action was all centered at the North Island " O " Club on Valentine's Day. The participation was impressive, not just for the sheer numbers but for the distances some of the attendees traveled—sixty-two people, count them: Elsa and Dick Bird, Kay and Thompson Black, Betty and Jack Coye, Libby and Bill Fortune, Bobby and Eagle Foster (from Los Altos, near S. Fran.), Maudie and Eddie Fredericks, John Gamon, Nita and Marty

Gibbons, Dee and Pickles Heinz, Dottie and Blish Hills (from Kansas City), Aurore and Ace Ingalls, Corinne and Carl Jones, Ruth and Jim Jordan, Barbara and Charlie Keyser, Dottie and Gus Kiergan, Jean and Howie Kuehl, Pat and Dave Lambert, Danny and Ken Meneke, Fran and Ed Miller, Karen and Hank Monroe, Carol and TayPay O'Connell (from Fallon, Nev.), Maggie and Al Felling, Dorrie and Ralph Pray, Mary and George Price, Lee and Bob Riddell, Gail and George Roullard, Dora-Le Rowe (from Annapolis), Ernie and Hank Rumble, Geri and Selby Santmyers, Eloise and Stan Stanley, Margaret and Jeb Stuart, and Mad and Joe Williams.

Now then, I must tell you travel-minded people of an experience Mary and I have just gone through. It began last summer when Mary talked me into signing up for a one month North Sea and Baltic cruise with an affinity group of hers. By October we had decided that rather than go directly over and come straight back in the same package we would prefer to travel on our own and join the group in London where the cruise actually starts and "split" from the crowd at Copenhagen where the cruise terminates and cruisees emplane for return to Kennedy —this was "OK" with the organizers and an adjustment of the price to reflect our non-use of the trans-Atlantic transportation was agreed on. Then began phase 2: Mary and I decided that since our most available commodity was time it would be a nice relaxing experience to travel both ways by surface (ship). So with a mid-April departure time in mind and a return date around midJuly we started looking for passenger ships that would fill these date requirements. I presented our problem to a prestigious internationally known downtown travel agency. The lady agent who undertook to serve me showed early signs of distress that anyone would use a ship for simple point to point transportation—a cruise leaving New York and returning to Port Everglades, including a nice side trip to the North Cape and an audience with the Pope, she could fill my pockets with brochures. A couple of phone calls later she thought the "Q.E.2" was going to make a couple of passenger runs this summer but, as of November, she had no schedule or information so I started phase 3. I wrote to all of the steamship companies and agents for ships that operated to North Europe from the U.S. East Coast and Canada. One after another the negative replies came in and then an affirative from an outfit called March Shipping Passenger Services. March S.P.S. was going to operate three large passenger ships in trans-Atlantic service from April through September and they sent me brochures with schedules and rates. But would you believe it? They are all Russian ships, so Mary and I are booked eastbound in mid-April in the MAXIM GORKI and westbound to Montreal in

the

ALEXANDR PUSHKIN. When we

get

home in July or August I will give you a report, if we haven't been done in by the vodka and zakuska.

It is regretfully reported that our classmate Francis R. (Fuzzy) Drake passed away suddenly on 12 March at his home in Coronado. Fuzzy is survived by his widow, Lisa, at 910 Alameda Blvd., Coronado CA 92118.

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Pres., Capt. H. D. Fuller, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 77 Bill Peeler provided the news for this issue by forwarding several notes he had received in connection with the Annual Fund drive. First, the Dick Blys have moved and are now located at 25280 Outlook Drive, Carmel CA 93921. Then from the sailing Dick Mann (Box 513, Orange Park FL 32073): "Your letter caught up with me here, where Sally and I are spending the winter and I am waiting for a cataract removal at the NAS Jax hospital. Glad to hear from you. We sailed our Columbia 38 sloop here from San Diego and have a small furnished apartment near the dock where I keep the boat. After the eye job we think we'll sail up the Chesapeake and look for a small permanent home in St. Mary's County, Maryland, this summer." Orvil Driver reports that his athletic program has been curtailed by six weeks in the Naval Hospital on two occasions for surgery. However he is back jogging and is hoping to make some races. Finally, from Paul Van Leunen who is still working for Boeing and is VP of the local Alumni Chapter in Seattle.

He sees Emily and Bruce McNaughton rather frequently.

Ann and Roy Smith sadly report the loss of their 14-f year old French poodle. Filet (his mother was Mignon), who had to be put away when an operation to remove a throat cancer was unsuccessful. He is survived, however, by his 12 year old son, Pourquoi (they didn't know why they needed another puppy).

The regular monthly class luncheon in February was at the home of Ed Fleck in Washington. Present to enjoy the camaraderie, spirits and fine food were Batcheller, Bengston, Bertholf, Bradley, George Bullen, Bunevich, Christensen, Farwell, host Ed Fleck, Fuller, Harbold, Hoffman, Ingram, Keller, Lawson, Bill Martin, Murray, Savidge, Schulz and Les Stone.

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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., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 66 Bruce Ross has sent in the dope on the '35 West Coast 40th reunion which is scheduled for 7 and 8 June '75 in the San Diego area. Fliers were sent to all '35ers west of the Mississippi, and as of 23 Feb. over 100, including wives, were signed up to attend.

Any members of the Class who didn't get the flier and would like to attend should advise Bruce at 565 Alameda Blvd., Coronado CA 92118.

Relative to the schedule for our 40th at Homecoming at Annapolis, shown in the Apr. Shipmate, the despedida lunch on Shipmate

47 Sunday will be held at Hubbard Hall, thus permitting those who attend the memorial service at the Chapel to drive within the yard to lunch without having to buck the town traffic.

Horace Laird, back in Norfolk from a 6-month motor-home tour to, through and from Mexico, reports that he and Lilo leave for their home in Wiesbaden, Germany in Apr. but will return to the U.S. in time to attend our 40th in Oct. En route to Mexico last fall, they toured Florida and the Gulf Coast and saw various classmates. In Orlando, Horace attended the Sept. Alumni Luncheon where he found '35 represented

by Pete Petrie, Dick Jack, Bill Rossell and Pat Finnigan. Next they saw Sybil and Bob North at their new golf condominium at Stuart, Fla. At Panama City they had lunch with Marge and Walt Walters at their yacht club, and in New Orleans Anne and Joe Bettens took them to a "marvelous" restaurant for dinner. In Germany, they are in the telephone book at 62 Wiesbaden, Taunusstrasse SF. and they'd like to be contacted by any '35ers visiting that area this summer.

Moxie Schmidling from Minisink Hills PA sent in his class dues and word that he and Inez would be at our 40th in Oct. Remember the picture of George Towne Baker in the December Shipmate? He has entered Master Swimming, lost 35 pounds and, as of D e c , had won 2 cups and 8 First ribbons, swimming in meets throughout Calif. He and Betty were also recipients of a blond, blue-eyed, dimpled granddaughter from their younger son, Michael, and his wife, Debby. Older son, George, and his bride are in the Orient where he will be lecturing for the next two years.

A note from RAdm. Charles Tighe (USCGA '35) references the item in the Feb. Shipmate on the "Third Thursday Club" and acknowledges that he was one of the four original members. However, he advises that the credit for being the real founding father of the club should go to Buri H. Bush (USNA '29), not to a Coast Guard retiree. (Thanks Charlie for the correction. Glad to know that a '35er was in on the initial implementation of this good idea.)

Tony Parry sent in a copy of his notice on the Mid-Penn '35ers luncheon meeting for March, indicating that that group is still getting together. The notice also mentioned that Marge and Jim Scott were going on a vacation trip to Europe, to be gone from 17 Mar. to 8 Apr., and Beaty and Spurge Sharrocks had just returned from a vacation in Arizona. Tony is still Director of the Dauphin County Criminal Investigation Division in Harrisburg.

A couple of corrections should be made in our Class Address List of July 1974: Tom Baldwin is at 11252 Ironwood Rd., San Diego CA 92131 and Gene Riewe in Trenton NJ should have zip code 08628.

Sorry this is so brief this month. Of course it makes it easy on your Corr. Sec'y not to get many contributions, but I'd rather have more than less than enough to fill the five typewritten pages which are allowed each Class. Normally, I use a couple of evening hours each week to work up the information as it is received. Then I keep the last weekend before the deadline of each month to make final editorial May, 1975

changes, type up and duplicate the column, and get it in the mail. However, in a month like this (Feb.), with few items of information received, I've had several extra hours available to work on other projects. This is fine, but don't let me get to enjoy this extra freedom too much. There are a lot of '35ers who haven't sent in any information in years. Send in the word, or get your wives to do it, whichever is easier.

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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. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 65 The Valentine Husband and Wives Luncheon at Vinson Hall was a big success. In spite of the weather, twelve were present: Blanche and Jack Baumeister; Dick Bradley; Ede and Bill Ellis; Norm Gillette; Willard Hanger; Rosa and Frank Law; Margaret and John Oseth; and Jack Ryder. After a delightful social hour and luncheon, Frank Law reported we were running out of rooms for the 40th Reunion and called for volunteers who might provide or know about additional space. He also reported that we are gradually catching up on the "Missing Persons" list, but that a lot of mail was still being returned for lack of good addresses—seems as though '36er's move about as fast as we can get out a Roster. . . . Mary Ware and Joe Woodville were "no shows."

Wasn't their fault; Joe got hit by one of our "impatient Americans" while enroute to pick up Mary, and as a result called in to say they couldn't make it because he was tied up in roadside red tape with the local authorities and the person who hit him.

We missed them both, and hope all turned out all right. We also expected Dotty and Dan Entler to be with us, but apparently the unexpected turn of the weather and the icy roads kept them in Annapolis.

Bill Near, formerly our number one "Missing Person," wrote in as follows: "Glad to be aboard again. I just didn't realize that I was among the missing for so long, as I have been working in the Chicago area for the same company for the past 39 years. I guess if you don't move you can't be seen. Since I don't know just when I dropped out of sight, I'll give a short rundown on what I've been doing. . . . As you probably know, I couldn't pass the eye exam for a regular commission, so I was given a re-exam after graduating which still showed I was NEARsighted. As a result, I was commissioned Ensign, USNR. Subsequently, I went to work for GTE Automatic Electric Inc., on 15 June 1936 and have been with them ever since. 1 started in the marketing organization, spent some time as Director of Industrial Relations, and for the past 12 years have been Vice President-Manufacturing for GTE, the second largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the U.S., second only to Western Electric. . . . My working career was interrupted for about 5 years when I went on active duty

during the war (to my children I have to specify which one) about a year prior to Pearl Harbor and spent all my time in the Navy Air Arm with duty at Jacksonville and Hollywood, Florida; Shawnee, Oklahoma; in a PBY Training Squadron; and finally on the Staff of Commander Fleet Air Wing Seven outside of Plymouth, England. After VE Day, I was transferred to Fleet Air Wing Two in the Pacific, but VJ Day came while I was enroute and I was released to inactive duty after getting only as far as San Francisco. . . . In all those 5 years, I ran into only one classmate, Hoyt Mann.

I guess our Class was so small that we were really scattered around. . . . I was ultimately released as a LCdr., USNR, was most inactive in the Reserve because of my job, and finally resigned my commission a few years later as I couldn't find the time to keep pace with the active duty and training requirements. . . . On the personal side, Phyllis and 1 have been married for 36 years and have two children, a boy and a girl, both of whom have left the roost. We now live in a townhouse condominium at 1012 Dartmouth Drive, Wheaton IL 60187; phone: 668-6970.

We are only 40 minutes from O'Hare and would be glad to see any of '36 who happen to be passing through the Chicago a r e a . . . .

Phyllis and I are both looking forward to the 40th Reunion and plan to be there, and 1 am writing Gene Riewe to thank him for putting me back in touch with you all. I don't know how he did it. He's a better detective than any on TV. . . . Regards to everybody." Our thanks for the letter. Bill, and welcome aboard again. Keep in touch.

The mystery of the C. C. Manley in our Roster has finally been cleared up. We have not been carrying our "Connie" Manley of Plebe Year, but Charles C. Manley—Norm Gillete's brother-in-law—who answer.ed our original questionnaire years ago because of his relationship to Norm. We're glad to get this mystery cleared up, but anyone knowing the whereabouts of our Plebe Year Classmate "Connie" Manley—end man of the 4th Platoon, 1st Co., 1st Batt—please let us know. He was from down south, Alabama or Georgia, as we recall.

Others turned up by Gene are: Gerald S. FitzGerald, 242 Prospect Ave., East Orange NJ 07017—phone: (202) 672-6711; Ann (Mrs. Leroy W.) Ross, 2588 S. Bayshore Dr., Miami FL 33133—phone: (305) 856-2934; Ellis H. Frank, P.O. Box 278, New Hampton N H 03256; Malcolm Odell, Shirley Center ME 01465; Joe Rengel, 455 Maple Ave., Edgewood, Pittsburgh PA 15128; Charles Andres, Rt. # 2 , N. Berwick ME 03906; and Morgan H. Baldwin, Jr., LCdr. USNR (Ret.), 7834 Ellenham Rd., Ruxton MD 21204. Among those confirmed as deceased, and to whose families we extend our very belated condolences, are: John T. Wettack, at Coffeyville KS on 9 May 1945; Lt(jg) David C. Crowell, USN, at Sternberg Hospital, Manila, P.I., on 25 Sept.

1940; Fred H. Covington, in a plane crash at Indian Head MD, 12 Nov. 1945; and H. M. S. Swift, at MiUon MA, on 5 July 1970 (widow: Catherine, 31 Canton Ave., Milton MA 02187). We still lack clues on the whereabouts of Herbie Evans, Seymour Karasyk, John Spencer, Mrs. J. K. Butler, Mrs. H. A. Barnard, Jr., Mrs. Oliver Premo,

48 Mrs. Frank M. Robinson, and Mrs. Roy Krogh. Can you help us??? . . . Our deepest gratitude to Gene Riewe for his help in shortening our "Missing Persons" fist and his statistics on the Class.

Speaking of addresses, Ben Prewitt reports his present residence as: 1240 N. Placita de Josephina, Green Valley AZ 85614. Make a note in your recent changes to the Roster for this and the other changes above.

Another result of Gene's efforts brought forth the following note from Marsella Johnston, Bill's (W. J.) widow: "Thank you for trying to locate me. I have been at 444 Anita St., Sp. #46, Chula Vista CA 92011 for the past two years now and like it very much. My phone is (714) 427-4346. Please keep me informed on '36 events at this address, and once again, thank you." Our thanks to Marsella for her note and her address.

A note from Bill Wendel announced the "Roasting of George Grider" who is re-retiring from Carborundum and returning to Memphis to open up a law office. I wish space would permit reproducing the announcement card for you. It really was something, with George well ensconced in the middle of a large silver tray—an excellent caricature I might add, apple in mouth, and surrounded by the usual trimmings that go with a mighty good roasting. We gather that Bill Wendel, assisted by Hank Arnold, did most of the roasting, but Henry Hemenway would have no part of the antics except to sit back and laugh at such remarks as: "Yes, Grider commanded the submarine with the greatest kill in Japanese tonnage— unfortunately in 1950." We're quite sure the roasting was a good one, and no one deserves it more than the former Congressman from Tennessee. Wish we could have been present.

Notes from others are shared with you as follows: W. W. Bradley (8 Feb.): ". . . have been on a leisurely cruise of the Inland Waterway from Annapolis to our present stop, Melbourne, Fla. . . . We had the pleasure of visiting the Carmichaels when we moored in Brunswick and also the Eisenbachs in Cocoa Beach, Fla. . . . Plan to be back in the Chesapeake in the spring. . . . Certainly appreciate the fine job you, Frank, and Bill Ellis do in keeping us informed. . . . Best wishes to everyone."

Fred Chenault (13 Feb.): ". . . Katie and I just returned from two days in Guadalajara and Alamos, Mexico. We found it very pleasant but have no desire to join the retirees. We understand they are there, but no military retirees were apparent to us. . . . Our best to all."

Vince Combs (20 Feb.): " . . . Just returned from a grand trailer trip to Mexico. After the end of the Airstream Caravan, which Bunny and I led to Mazatlan, we went some 2500 miles into the hinterlands. Found many fascinating places and intend to go again next year. It beats the snow and rain. . . .

Will be heading up the 700 unit Northern California Unit of Airstreamers in '76. However, will be getting back for Homecoming; of course with trailer."

Joe Coppola (2 Mar.): "Rita and I send our best and hope that all is well with all '36er's back east. It has been a long time since we've seen you nice people, but the

Lord willing, we pray that we shall see you all at the 40th Reunion!"

"Scrappy" Crawford (10 Feb.): ". . . just completed our first year of retirement and I can truthfully say that I've never been so busy; certainly no chance to get or be bored. . . . In case I am not so listed, the Crawford's are definitely planning to attend the 40th."

Fred Lincoln (17 Feb.): ". . . It doesn't seem possible that we have lived in the Santa Rosa area for 10 years already. We enjoy our 24 hilly acres and our hobby of raising and training quarter horses. . . . Have been teaching a class at the Santa Rosa Junior College for experienced life insurance men studying business life insurance and estate planning . . . also spend a great deal of time in Rotary work; this year am the District Governor's Representative for the six clubs in the area and helping to organize a seventh which we hope to charter 1 May. In my mind, Rotary is a very dynamic force in promoting world understanding and building the groundwork for a lasting peace."

Don Merker (4 Feb.): "Just finished my first year of full retirement from my second career of school teaching after 12Vi years, in January 1973. Have been taking life easy, loafing and working around the house. I figure 36 years of work for a '36er is enough. . . . Best wishes to all."

Jack Noel (4 Feb.): "Mary and I are enjoying life here in Tehran. She is presently in East Africa on a tour and we have both finished a week in Israel. My work here is busy and satisfying. Ben Oelheim is here teaching school. Bob Tyler was just elected President of the local Chapter of the Retired OflRcers Association. We will be at Sotogrande for Easter and back on a visit to the East Coast in September. . . . All our best and remember us to all."

Fitz Palmer (16 Feb.): "Betsy and I fully plan to make the 40th. . . . Am looking forward to the second retirement on 1 July.

Bets and I both figure that the youngsters can cope better with the 'rights' of students.

I'm too conservative and bull headed, but I think that somewhere in the field of education, individual responsibility should be mentioned and stressed. . . . My mother passed away in February 1974. She had collected many mementoes of our Classmates— letters, post cards, a map drawn by Bill Price, and a Midshipman's cap which she caught at our graduation. I plan to bring it to the 40th and give it back to its original owner. . . . Keep up the good work!"

Harry Stark (9 Feb.): "After sticking the January communique away in the pigeonhole for several weeks, I finally got around to 'Rope-yarn Sunday' on my desk and associated papers. So since I'm one of those who put things off, I have a full day catching up to all my hopes, cheers and expectations.

Check for dues is enclosed as a result of my soul searching. . . . I must admit I am not so super gung-ho on class reunions that this is the only reason for going east in '76, but 1 am enough of a transplanted midwesterner to want to see autumn in the east and midwest before we return to this beautiful htUe corner of the U.S. that Ginny and I have picked out for our own. So, in the meantime, Frank, keep happy thoughts and a happy Valentine day to all."

Jack Turner (17 Feb.): "Helen and I are off for a quick trip to Gainesville, Fla., to see younger son Blair and his wife for a long weekend. Thought it would be Washington's birthday, but you Washington types have screwed that up too! We prosper while fighting the battle of the bulge. . . . Helen joins me in best wishes to all."

Paul Tyler (3 Feb.): ". . . . Today is my 510th day overseas and I am now eligible for the income tax break. Rita joined me last June accompanied by our son, Paul Jr. Paul went back to U. Va. for his Junior y e a r . . . . In mid-March my 18-month tour is up and I've decided to extend for one more year. Rita can't understand what I like about Tehran, but my position is that Tehran with a job is better than Alexandria without one.

Rita and I will be coming back on leave in late March. She is going to move back into our Alexandria house on Edgemont Drive; I will return here and sweat it out for another year and wait for economic improvements in the U.S. . . . Our best wishes to all the gang at home."

That's it for now. Between Shipmate and the Naval Engineers Journal deadlines and getting ready for ASNE Day 1975 on 1 May, your President and Reporter have really been burning the midnight oil. We appreciate all your kudos on keeping the Class informed, and we hope the foregoing tidbits of news will help you contact a "lost" friend as well as keep you informed on the Class. Meanwhile, keep smiling!

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wesley Steesy, USN (Ret.) 9127 Sligo Pkwy., Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 65 Babe Transue telephoned a bit of news to me from Newport News, where she and Hank have recently bought a home near the Mariners Museum. It seems that the Tidewater Group decided to have their own mini-reunion, following our larger one at USNA in October. Actually, it was a Christmas party hosted by Paul and Libby Taylor, and included: Walt and Mary Barry, Al and Leola Carr, John and Gloria Curry, Warren and Betty Ford, Red and Ann Hessel, Waffles and Becky Ingling, Curt and Betty Kelly, Squire and Cynthia Pridmore, Hank and Suzie Rowe, Art and Angel Stuart, Rex and Eleanor Wheeler, and of course Hank and Babe. She also reported that the Burfiends, Taylors, Barrys, Dentons and Brantleys went as a group to Nags Head to celebrate New Years.

Janet Madison (307 Buxton Road, Falls Church VA 22046) sent in a brief report recently, stating: "We hope to start building at Blue Heron Point, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina soon (within 6 months). I plan to retire soon from teaching in the Arlington schools and to then devote more energies to the poodle breeding and showing that has dominated all free time. Bob doesn't do much of anything these days—his health is very poor." Bob, you're going to have to Shipmate

49 improve and get into shape to heave around on that house-building effort. You mates who know Bob especially well will want to drop him a line.

Emery Grantham (830 Mokulua Drive, Kailua HI 96734) writes: "From reading Shipmate I get the idea that you aren't exactly overwhelmed with information on classmates. One reason for this situation may be that a lot of people think like me: i.e., that their doings couldn't possibly be of interest. Or perhaps the real reason may be just laziness. I'll plead guilty to both charges, for I am dilatory and especially so when I just don't have anything very interesting to report. But, for what it's worth: Retired on 1 July "74 in London, where I'd been the logistics man on the CinCUSNavEur staff since February 1972. Enjoyed Ix)ndon very much, a favorite city—just wish it had better weather. Mary and I have always had a soft spot for Hawaii, since a 3-yr. tour here '62-'65, so we came straight out here to check it out. Found it still to our Uking, bought a house, moved in and settled down. House is on beach on windward side of Oahu, in Lanikai area.

Small guest room and bath—^for classmates.

Am doing nothing useful or profitable. Do play a lot of golf and squash and get a lot of sun. House keeps me busy—there's always something needing to be done, and I'm not a very good mechanic and certainly not fast. Honolulu is an attractive, modern city, with plenty of entertainment, and there are lots of Navy people out here (tho not many classmates that I know of), so we don't lack for enough to do." Thanks for the good letter, Emery. Surely you know you have classmate Peyton Carrol (and Ronnie) out there. He's been a Beechcraft distributor for some time.

Mates, please reread Emery's first four sentences. Sound familiar? Does the shoe fit? Well, don't do something—just sit there!

As for me I'm going to train in and secure.

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Pres., Col. J. A. Saxten. USMC (Ret.) Chm. Wash. Grp.. LGen. H. M. Elwood.

USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 4620 North Park Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 66 As the May issue is put to bed, we find that we have an enforced opportunity to condense, in view of the position of the planets, the phase of the moon, and the peripatetic pursuits of the usually prolific pen pals. The time of year and the yearning have forced many of the Settled Ones to stray afield. From them and ESP we have gleaned a few worthy bits of news: Jean and Grant Heston and Jack Bogley toured IHorida from a headquarters condominium at Longboat Key while Betsy and Harry Mason sailed the Spanish Main. We have word that Bobbie and Charlie Norris are thriving in their very attractive home in Bird Key. Evelyn and Les O'Brien have the latch string out and putter in hand at Ponta Vedra, and Mary and Charles Francis McGivem the same at Satellite Beach (with niblick in hand).

May, 1975

Up in Yankee territory we hear that Jane and George Rhinehart sailed to the southerly chmes with the Masons but were displaced by the pride of Alabama, Emmi Lou and Agee, for the return trip. The blotter also discloses that in addition to Jane and George, the other citizens of Whispering Pines, Aggie and Bill Kitch and Mary Jane and George Muse, are in fine fettle and itching for a soft touch on the golf course.

There also was a confirmed rumor that Jean and Red Coward passed through Washington in early March on their way to and from a month of sunshine at a hacienda in Spain. Even the Old Redhead was tanned.

Despite having so many erstwhile natives out of town, most of the rest of us enjoyed the Third Annual Saint Valentine's Day Mardi Gras Benefit at the Army Navy Country Club on 15 February. Through happy circumstances the West Point Class of '38 shared our elegant setting, which situation all agreed should be repeated.

Those present and credited with Good Behavior were: Louise and Bill Boykin of Baltimore, Roe and Don Brown, Ann and Al Church, Jean and Homer Conrad, Dottie and Louie De Camp, Harriet and Hugh Elwood and daughters with husband and escort, Josey and Carl Fleps, Fran and Connie Hartigan, Dottie and Dick Ingham, Jean and Art Johnson, Frank Jones (Margaret would have behaved well but had a previous commitment), Betty and Ed Luby, Fred McEntire, Betsy and Nels Nelson, Kay and Chet Owen, and Peg and Rett Trickey.

Most of us find that the resistance of the distaff to these gatherings is being eroded, and there is a general call for a whizz-bang for our Thirty-eighth—about which more in subsequent issues.

The Old Poste Box also held a very welcome and tantalizing communique from Frank Zimanski. It seems that Ruth and Fred Muir extended their fine standard of hospitality to Mary Jane and George Muse on the occasion of their swing across the Western Hemisphere visiting daughters and families at Christmas. The Muses had a great trip and the Muirs and Zimanskis thrive. Details will follow when the library sends back a translation of Frank's letter.

Meanwhile, the Committee is working on the '76 Reunion and is expecting an overflow crowd at the opening event of our First Annual Thirty-Eighth Reunion. Meanwhile, share the word with the rest of us and drop us a line or a letter.

39 Pres., Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 64 A beautiful spring day on the occasion of our 5 March Wash, luncheon produced an excellent attendance by the usual group of carousers looking for some camaraderie and a little liquid revivification to break the monotony of a long arduous day. The weather was so beautiful that Pete Powell even broke out of hiding and made it over from Alexandria. He hadn't changed much

in the past several years since he always was sort of on the heavy side and never did have an abundance of hair. This was his first luncheon in quite a long time and we were all glad to see him. Speaking of hair, Danny Weitzenfeld came sporting a striking new hairdo that reached considerably below his collar in the back. His beautiful coal black (tinted?), curly locks prompted us to accuse him of going to his wife's hair-dresser! (That's all right, Danny, enjoy it while you can!) Pres Shamer made it down from New Jersey, working the luncheon into his busy schedule while on an official trip.

He is now Manager of Advanced Naval Programs, Government and Commercial Systems, for RCA at Moorestown. He announced that the Shamers were expecting to be grandparents for the first time courtesy of No. 1 son, George (should have happened by the time you read this). Then Tom Bell proudly announced that he and Marian just recently became grandparents for the first time, a boy named Dylan, courtesy of daughter, Mary Louise, and of course her husband. Bob (Trache).

Ernie Schwab gave the luncheon gathering an interesting account of an official trip for WSEG/IDA that he made recently to Europe and his visits with Blackie Weinel (U.S. Rep to NATO Mil. Comm.) in Brussels and Means Johnston (CinCSouth) in Naples. He reported that Blackie had had some identification problems shortly after he arrived at NATO; e.g., difficulty in getting past the Marine guard on the compound gate in civilian clothes. It seems that his posted ID picture (in uniform) had been taken several years previous when he was considerably more on the slim side! As for Means, Ernie was greatly impressed with his magnificent villa in Naples and his amazing capacity for disposing of martinis, an ability no doubt acquired on the ever-present cocktail circuit! Incidentally, the Schwabs are expecting their 2nd, 3rd and 4tii grandchildren this spring! At this rate, they may soon surpass Henrietta and Paul Schratz whose four oldest daughters seemingly have slowed down somewhat in this area!

Last month I reported on Lou Roddis' attendance at our Washington February luncheon, the first such appearance in many years. Here's some additional information on him obtained from a news release announcing his being named President, John J. McMullen Associates, One World Trade Center, Suite 3047, New York NY 10048.

In July of 1958, Lou was elected President of Pennsylvania Electric Co., Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a subsidiary of General Public Utilities Corp. He later became Chairman of the Board of Penelec and a member of the General Public Utilities corporate staff. He then became Vice Chairman of the Board of Con Edison, which position he served until 31 October 1974. He was President of Con Edison from 1 November 1969 to 1 August 1973. He is a Director of Hammermill Paper Company, a considtant to several governmental agencies and a member of the President's Advisory Council on Energy Research and Development. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering. John J. McMullen Associates, Inc., is an engineering company serving the marine and allied transportation industry in the areas of naval architecture,

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'39 Tailgaters, last Homecoming transportation economics, engineering, advisors and project management. (John McMullen is USNA '40.)

Congratulations to John Gore on being re-elected Comptroller of the Retired Officers Assoc. (TROA), a position he has held here in Wash., D . C , since he retired from active Navy duty in 1967. For those of you who may not be aware of it, TROA is the largest of the military retiree associations with 205,000 members, representing retired officers of all seven uniformed services in matters affecting their rights and entitlements. It's great to know that we have a '39er doing such an outstanding job in a key billet in an organization so important and relevant to all of us in our USN or USMC retired status. In addition to John we also have, as I reported last month.

Doc Norton on the Board of Directors of TROA. (Incidentally, Doc is with Systems Exploration, Inc. in San Diego.) I personally recommend joining TROA if you haven't already done so. It is an excellent source of guidance and advice including valuable, timely information on benefits and insurance programs. The monthly magazine itself is surely worth the inexpensive cost of the annual dues.

Bill Sawyer recently sent in his '39 for 39 memorial pledge from Maryland's Eastern Shore (Holly Harbor, Oxford, Md.) where he thrives as a combination commercial fisherman and farmer. He and Betty are thoroughly enjoying life on the shores of Chesapeake Bay although, as he admitted, they may not be making many society headlines!

Although a bit late, included this month is another composite picture of our 35th reunion tailgate party.

A few new addresses: Dick Huizenga, Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham VA 24351; Alley Peterson, 3800 N. Fairfax Dr., Apt. 1106, Arlington VA 22203; Farm Parmalee, S. Pattison Dr., Cudjoe Gardens, Sugar Loaf Shore FL 33044; Ira Hardman, Rt. 2 Box 162, Eupora MS 39744.

FLIP CLIPS: Recently I gave you Doc Abbofs new address in Mobile where he

recently designed and built a lovely home.

However, I gave you the wrong zip code!

His correct address is 4250 Wilkinson Way, Mobile AL 36604 . . . Kaki and Gordon Gayle's son, Robert (MD), completed his internship at the Univ. of Pittsburgh Hospital on 1 May and is now commencing his surgery residency at the Norfolk (VA) General Hospital . . . Nancy and Pat Patterson's son, Malcolm, USNA '75, recently won his N star in fencing . . . Bill Poindexter reports that he is now fully retired, having left Washington State University last September and moved to Santa Cruz to be near the ocean and in a milder climate.

New address: 256 Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz CA 96060.

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Pres., RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 61

Washington Report Crosswell Croft flew in from Chicago to address the 2nd-Wednesday-of-the-Month bunch at the Fort Myer O'Club on Lincoln's birthday—12 February. As president of Pyle-National since 1955, Croswell has ample experience to draw from in discussing the perils of corporate in-fighting, government controls, inflation and the energy crisis.

A highly attentive luncheon audience included Ace Barton, Dick Brown, Bill Carpenter, Jack Clair, Vince Healey, Ted Hechler, Bob Kaufman, Gene Lamiman, Larry Lockett, Bob Quinn, Ray Schneider, Harv Seim, John Sims, Tom Taylor, Harvey Vogel, Bob White, Dan Williams (down from New Jersey) and Early Winters. Vince Healey issued another clarion call for all hands to send in their $10 "working fund" checks to Bill Scott for the Homecoming '75 preliminary expenses. Dan Williams brought an initialled "RCA" pen set for presentation to John Chase's Chief Yeoman, R. C. Aarhus—who helped John put our

latest NA'40 roster together. John Chase, on leave between jobs, and a Bethesda Naval Hospital out-patient following minor corrective surgery, telephoned in to report that he was up-and-around and feeling better . . . and would rejoin us for the March meeting.

Thanks to Bill Benbow and Ed Sledge— a full report on the St. Valentine's Day Michaelisacre in Norfolk. A baker's dozen of the Old Guard, NA'40 Division, mustered on board USS J. F. KENNEDY at Naval Station Norfolk VA 14 February to witness the Change of Command (ComNavAirLant) for Rose and Mike Michaelis, and Mike's elevation to USNA 1940's first and only 4* Admiral! Bill Bryan came up from Texas; Julian Burke from South Carolina; Deacon Fickensher and Bob Mcintosh from New Jersey; Ed Sledge from D.C. area. Locals included Chuck Beers, Bill Benbow, Sandy MacGregor, Tom Nicholson, John Refo, Neil Rogers, John Sullivan and Gerry Williams.

The distaff side was well-represented by Marcia Benbow, Judy MacGregor, Sis Refo, Mary Sledge, Dee Sullivan and Betsy Williams. Mike's next assignment is Chief of Naval Material. Johnny Chase, Ray Schneider and Winters sent a telegram of congratulations to our very popular admiral and his lady in behalf of the Class. Here's a capsule report from Benbow and Sledge: ". . . Adm. Ralph Cousins eulogized Mike as one of the finest . . . ever to have come down the pike and Mike, in turn, gave all the credit to Rose and the other AirLant wives. . . . At the reception afterwards we finally got Mike to stop masquerading as a Vice Admiral and put on his extra stripe . . . he'll have trouble bending the elbow now. . . ." Beautiful!

A few more new addresses: C. A. Baldwin, 354 S. Arden Bl., L.A. CA; E. L Donley, 2710 Downing St., Huntsville AL 35801; H. S. Kelly, 100 W. Clarendon Ave., Phoenix AZ 85013; A. I. Lyman, 6936 Weller, San Diego CA 92120; R. E. Mason, 900 Lake Ridge Ct., Roswell GA 30075; R. H. McElligoH, 108 Carissa Dr., Satellite Beach FL 32937; H. H. Mclver, 40 Gibbes St., Charleston SC 29401; D. S. Randall, 13816 Bora Bora Way, Marina del Ray CA 90291; T. J. Riggs, 853 Dundee Ave., Elgin IL 60120; F. E. Sturdevant, 1336 Lenore Dr., Tacoma WA 98406; J. W. Williams, 2603 Park Dr., Sanford FL 32771; R. T. Young, 703 Grace St., Richmond VA 23219.

Meanwhile, we've lost V. P. Brett, A. P. Cook, J. S. Farrior (Fair), R. E. Huddleston, L. H. Keator, L. A. Perras, J. S. Skoczylas (for the 7th time!), E. B. Tilton and O. V. Wallgren. Check IN, fellows!

Casiine Caper: 30 June-13 July 1975 That's the date up there. Make your reservations for all or any part. But hurry!

Phone Ted Rodgers' coordinator, Len Tyler, at (207) 326-4311 Ext. 232. For happy consumer details contact Ed Sledge.

News From Here and There Let's start on the West Coast, in Los Altos CA, with Betty and Pat Clancy—who brought you that wonderful 30th reunion in Annapolis. Pat writes: ". . . It's time that I brought you up on some of the activities on the West Coast . . . The enclosed photo was taken . . . at the Pasatiempo course near Santa Cruz. . . Golfers, left to right, Shipmate

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California foursome Whiff Caldwell—still keeping McDonnellDouglas on the straight and narrow, Patrick (hisself) Clancy, Bob Kirkpatrick—still busy in the investment business in Carmel, and Cliff Bundy—in the Real Estate business. . .

Next get-together happened when Coralie and Jim Vellis (from Hawaii) descended on CONUS to help daughter Thalia launch # 1 VeUis grandchild in Monterey (Shipmate, December '74). They stayed with us . . . entertained . . . friends at Treasure Island . . . including the incomparable Pat and Jess Worley . . . from Santa Rosa. . ." Betty and her peripatetic Pat then flew to Corpus Christi TX to pin the wings on son # 3 , Lt(jg) Dion Clancy USN; phoned Penny and Bill Bryan in Fort Worth. Then back home for an overnight visit from Charlotte and Bill Bush—down from Incline Village, Nevada. Pat concludes: ". . . # 4 son Tim is trying for NA . . . we wdll probably come (to Annapolis) for parents' weekend in August . . . then to the 35th Reunion. . . .

I want to see if Vince Healey can surpass the 30th!!

Now for the rest of our tribe in California. . . A clipping from Maritime Reporter and Engineering News of Dec. '74 reports that "Charles 'Chick' Christ has been named Los Angeles Regional Manager for Alco Engines, division of White Motor Corporation. . ." And in Sunnyvale Manley "Ozzie" Osborne is still Manager of the Aerospace Corp. In the San Diego area: Louis Saunders practices law for special clients; Willie Trice is a Trust Officer with the Bank of America; Harry Fischer now has his real estate Broker's license in Coronado, and forwards a new address for Dave Randall—13816 Bora Bora Way, Marina del Ray CA 90291. Thanks Harry!

Also in the real estate biz is Mac McFarland of Arcadia—who is doing appraisals for Los Angeles County. Up at Laguna Beach Skip Appleton has settled into the academic life as Associate Director of the Public Policy Research Organization of UC (Irvine). Such a talented group of Native Sons!

Dick Long (time no see . . .) promises to leave Reno NV for Homecoming '75. Dick should join caravans with Dr. Frank Hertel, who is now a Professor of Business Administration and Director, Instimte of Business & Management Services, University of Wyoming—just up north a piece.

Back to the East Coast—up north in New York Jim McMullen is still making waves with his shipping interests according to a clipping from the Wall Street Journal forwarded by Cros Croft: ". . . Burmah Oil Co. announced in New York (2/75) that John C. McMullen has been named president and chief executive officer of its Burmah Oil Tankers Ltd. subsidiary. . . . Mr. McMullen . . . owns McMullen Associates, May, 1975

a U.S. marine consulting firm; he formerly was president of U.S. Lines Inc. . . . and . . . owns Norton Lilly & Co., that represents, among other lines. Shipping Corp. of India, American President Lines; Bangladesh Shipping Corp.; Showa Line (Japanese); and Baltatlantic Line (Russian). McMullen Associates last year . . . entered a joint . . . venture with . . . Egypt to operate ocean carriers transporting oil and other bulk commodities. . . ."

In Pennsylvania—Mac MacMurray is still VP of Brookville's McMurray Company (wonder why the difference in spelling?).

Bex Trimble is Manager of Sales in Pittsburgh of Allegheny Ludlum Steel. Further south, Ed Sledge reports " . . . a great afternoon spent at Jayne and Al Bergner's new home on Virginia's Eastern Shore (Onancock VA—Harry Fischer can tell you all about that town . . . in 1,000 words or more). Since retiring Al has designed and built a spacious, lovely home on the water within easy walking distance of their country club's golf course where they get in 18 holes daily, 359 days a year. As soon as he gets his boat dock completed . . . Al promises to tell us how busy retirement living really is. . . ." Meanwhile, over in Virginia Beach, Lonnie Roark (who stood 458 in math during 2nd class year!!) is a Math Teacher in the Virginia Beach school system. Little wonder that he and Ruth keep a mobile Winnebago tethered close to the house!

And down in Huntsville AL clever, clever Ed Donley has retired into a job as veep of the local First Alabama Bank of Huntsville. Well, that's where the money is, Ed! Two more of our Floridians have been heard from: Ed Dietrich still (since '47) president of his Deerfield Builders Supply Co., and Vice Chairman of the SE Bank of Deerfield Beach; Dick McElligott working as Engineering Chief of Canaveral Flight Ops, Martin Marietta—and a grandpa for the past 4 years.

The Secretary's Corner We've run outta space. But keep those letters and PHOTOS coming in. Friends.

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Chairman, Capt. James R. Thompson, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 60 For several years, our classmate Maury Werth, has been mulling over ideas of how to make our Academy class rings more meaningful and at a recent class luncheon in Washington Maury described a proposal which he has since passed on in considerable detail to the Alumni Association.

Maury has even discussed his thoughts with midshipmen, starting about two years ago.

The detailed proposal is too long for printing here so I shall try to paraphrase it.

Maury points out that we received our rings in a traditional and meaningful class ring ceremony, as have all the classes. For almost every one of us, the ring has been

a constant symbol and reminder of our Naval Academy comradeships. In the end the ring may accompany the wearer to the grave or simply become a family heirloom which cannot be readily displayed nor worn.

As Maury reminds us. Naval Academy rings have been present at the winning of most of our famous sea battles, in all the oceans and seas, under and over the poles and on the moon. Maury suggests that it would be even more meaningful in the future if each ring contained at least a bit of gold from rings of past years which have already seen so much history. The way of doing this would be to establish a USNA Ingot using rings to be donated by descendants of deceased owners or perhaps parts of rings to be given by living owners.

As a starter Maury has volunteered to cut the shank from his '41 ring and donate it to commence the ingot. He will further bequeath the rest of his ring so that it will not, as Maury puts, it, "sit idle in some family collection of mementos, gather dust on a museum shelf, or disappear into the earth forever." No doubt there are widows, children, brothers and sisters of departed shipmates of the Naval Academy who would welcome this opportunity to contribute to a living memorial to a husband, father or brother. Maury hopes to get the ingot further moving by including a bit of gold from Mathew Montaine Maury, his great-grandfather, and Lewis Hemdon, his great-uncle, both of whose names are perpetuated at the Academy.

As soon as an Academy class picks the company to cast its ring, the USNA Ingot would be furnished to the company to be melted and blended with the stock of gold that the company plans to use to cast that year's class ring. Once melted and blended, the company would be committed to cast immediately a new USNA Ingot of say 50-55% of the weight of the one which had been melted. In each succeeding year, by the same process, the past would be blended with the present to add much greater meaning to the new ring.

As donated rings are received they would be held for blending into the next Ingot.

If Maury's thoughtful idea comes to fruition, the earliest class which could benefit from such an Ingot would be the Class of '77 which will receive their rings in '76, our nation's bicentennial and our 35th anniversary, a fitting time to start.

Maury would appreciate your support in this idea if you like it and would welcome any suggestions. In addition to Maury's own initial contribution, I am donating the remnants of my unrepairable ring which had to be drilled off my finger several months ago and a 1906 class ring. It will take a lot of support to get the idea into reality so backing from 1941 can be important.

Congratulations, Maury, on moving ahead with your proposal, which is both fresh and highly meritorious.

Enders Huey sent in the attached pictures taken during a 7 Februarj' gathering in Orlando on our 34th anniversary. On top, left to right: Enders Huey. Jack Beardall, Gerry Ball, Court Norton, Lou Davis. And the lovely ladies from left to right: Betty Ball, Shyrl Norton, Jeanne Beardall, Jane Huey, Emily Davis (Next page).

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Homecoming for the Walshes

As most of you know, Rowena and Vic Moiteret are well established in their Silver City NM home that they built between the fall of '72 and the spring of '73â&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was no simple accomplishment if you know New Mexico! The rest of the Moiterets have been busy, too. Their daughter Jackie attends New Mexico State University where she has won two scholarships, including one four-year academic scholarship. On the side, she tutors French and strings quantities of minute turquoise and silver beads for a young maker of "Indian" jewelry. Their daughter Cathy graduated from Lewis and Clark College with a degree in Biology, summa cum laude, and now has a graduate teaching assistantship at Colorado State University in Fort Collins while she works on her Master's degree in Zoology. Their son Alan, in the meantime, is home. Besides enjoying excursions into the nearby mountains and his many friends at school, he has worked in the native plant program and nursery, and takes particular pleasure in helping out with younger children and with the physically handicapped. Another daughter, Carolyn, is married and living in London where she was expecting to present Vic and Rowena with their first grandchild in March. Vic and Rowena sound delightedly busy and content in New Mexico. Congratulations, Vic, on learning about luminarias which 1 agree with you provide lovely illumination but say it isn't so, Vic, that you really tried a brass candle-snuffer to put them out? In the wake of the labor of putting them up and lighting them, one of their nicest features is that they put themselves out harmlessly! Now, won't that save you a lot of work next Christmas or fiesta?

In February, Malcom Cagle was named Corporate Advisor for Education and Training by The BDM Corporation. For three years before retiring, Chris was the Chief of Naval Education and Training. With BDM, Chris will be advising on military education and training, including training of foreign nationals and joint-service forces, as well as industrial personnel. He will be working both with the corporate headquarters in Washington and with the firm's Center for Education and Training Analysis near Pensacola.

Ken Tebo is taking economics courses at George Washington University and is also teaching "Overall Management of R & D "

at GWU. Ken and Marcie recently completed two two-week jaunts which included a visit to the West Coast where they saw Rowens, Rowses, Plaxcos, Rowneys, Greenlees, and Malcolms plus others whose names I missed because Ken was talking too fast.

How come you Westerners didn't tell me about Ken's visit? The second phase of their trip was to Monserrat in the Caribbean where the Tebos own some property that they bought years agoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I think by mail.

Marcie, by the way, is recovering splendidly from the surgical removal of a nueroma from her toe!

Just before Christmas, Pete Vail steamed out of his Alexandria apartment in a building which he shares with some recenUy newsworthy Washington notables and swung through the southland, starting with a visit to his home in Louisiana. Pete liked it so well that this spring he expects to move to the Jacksonville area permanently.

Remember that Thursday, 26 June is the date for the final class luncheon of the 7475 season and most happily will be coed.

It is presently slated for Blackie's at 22nd and M with the bar opening at 1130 and luncheon absolutely on the dot at 1215! If, by any chance, the location should shift, I shall give you a new fix in the June column.

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Pres., Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station, Ariington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 63

Very slow month for news, but will charge it up to an early touch of "spring fever" and hope that things will pick up next month.

I know that the class is busy as evidenced by a renewed interest on the part of the wives here in Washington to gather over sandwiches at Betty Welsh's house on the 12th. This is the same day the men meet, so we shall be comparing notes afterwards to see who knows what about whom.

Spent a very pleasant weekend with Peg and Doug Plate and his mother in Norfolk over the 22nd of February. Clara Lee and I drove down to join Betty and Ace King and Dotty Miller at the marriage of Jim Conger's daughter, Todd. The wedding was an evening affair at the Air Station chapel, and we all had a ball. Our visit with the Plates was a relaxing and memory-ridden interlude and a real treat. Doug was well occupied serving as the C-in-C while his boss was away, but it is obvious that he is enjoying this tour and will have great satisfaction from what will probably be his last official duty. Penny is in college in California and Dougle is deeply involved at St. George's. Ike Kidd is due to take the Atlantic Command, so we will continue to have a friendly address on Dillingham for a while longer.

Got Bob Childers off to Teheran on March 14th, but Re is staying behind to wind up her successful decorating business and to at least get through the preliminaries involved with son Buzz, having become engaged to Ann and John Maddex's daughter.

Donna. It has made for a very full schedule for both families.

Shine and Charlie Payne visited with Muff and Norm Nash in late February on a swing to interview candidates for Webb Institute, where Charlie is the boss. They are thoroughly enjoying this new experience and report their lone girl student is giving the boys a run (academically) for their money.

Harry Allendorfer is convinced that the Bicentennial will come off on schedule and when you listen to him and to Nan talk about it, you will agree. Talked with Ted and Jack James and while she is busy getting Luke and Jackie into the early throes of school. Jack is being optimistic about the future of the economy and his work at Reynolds. Also see Jean and Parker Armstrong, who are close neighbors. Parker is enjoying his role as senior Rear Admiral in the Pentagon, and, with Dan Bergin will soon be our only remaining Rear Admirals on active duty. Our ranks are thiiming a bit as our few remaining flag officers retire.

The March luncheon turned up a full house, which was fortunate. Ike Kidd was able to make one of his rare appearances, which we have always appreciated knowing how little free time he has had as CNM. Since this may also be one of his last luncheons with us for many months, it afforded him the opportunity to report on the "life and times" of being the # 3 man and how it feels to sit on a pinnacle of some 50,000 Navy contracts. Ike has done an incredible job in these years of crisis and will be missed, along with Angelique, and we wish him smooth sailing in his new command.

The group included Cole, Day, Griffith, Haffey, Jennings, Kidd, Kurtz, Montgomery, Nyburg, Rawson, Reilly, Robison, Rawson, Reuhrmund, Ken Simmons, Sims, Pete Smith, Stetson, Sweitzer, Turner and Wiley.

John Welsh should have been there, but was in Bethesda recovering from a skiing accident. On the other hand, we were particularly pleased that Tom Turner was able to come, as he had spent nearly two months in Bethesda while the medics rebalanced his blood to make it flow a bit more smoothly. Willy Nyburg brought us up to date on his world travels which would seem to make Kissinger blush. Willy visited with the Froudes again in Teheran and has promised to take Honey on the next trip and then double back for the Paris Air Show. He reported the Froudes were back in town for daughter, Pat's, wedding on March 15th, but that Bob had been working in Baltimore for most of the month they were in town and had yet to really visit with his family.

Because of John Welsh's mishap, the wives shifted their "same-day" luncheon to the Rawsons. Geography didn't seem to hang-up the gals and, in fact, they will meet at Barbara Reed's in May. Besides Barbara, Pat and Betty Welsh (the Rawsons are two blocks from the Bethesda Hospital, so she could check on John and his broken ribs), attending were Peg Betzel, Ginny Grimes, Belle Flynn, Dorothy Smith, Gina Jeffrey, Charlotte Curtis, MaryLee Lowe, Ann Maddex, Yvonne Erb, Rene Griffith and Joy Robison. Several others had hoped to come, but plans changed at the last minute, so they are off to a good start. Audrey Mullen had been in town staying with the Greers while getting a checkup at Bethesda.

She and Ace are now back in Norfolk where he is teaching. Marge Sweitzer had a brush Shipmate

53 with some hot grease over the holidays and enjoyed Bethesda for a few days, but is now recovered and looking forward to the next class get-together on the evening of April 12th and our annual '42 West Point-Annapolis bash.

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Pres., Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, HI, (SC) USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN (Ret.), 2609 Soutii June St. Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 59

Good old Harry Clark has broken the conspiracy of silence in the Norfolk area and disclosed revelations in the south of Virginia: "Valentines and weddings go together. Maxine and Bert Thompson came up to Norfolk from Ocala, Fla., for the marriage of their daughter, Cyndy, to Lt. William C. Liegte. Which event promoted a Valentine class get-together on Feb. 12th for cocktails and diimer at the Little Creek Club.

A "Welcome Aboard" was extended to Cathy and Barney Rapp and to Jean and Larry Heyworth, new additions to the group.

Old hands present were Maggie and Clyde Anderson, Dee and Harry Clark, Nancy Davis, Polly and Bob Gillock, Alice and Homer Haisten, Dale and Jack Jackson, Betsy and John Tazewell, Maxine and Bert Thompson, Hazel and Ray Tolerton and Angela and Waco Walker.

Barney Rapp was elected to head the Norfolk contingent, relieving Tom Hurst who has been our faithful leader for the past three years.

John Haynie was in Annapolis coincidental with the Wash, area Sweetheart Luncheon; Mariella and Jim Oliver brought him over to the affair. The Beavers did a fine job on the Valentine Day parmegiana arrangements at the Bella Vista in Rosslyn.

Haynie reported that down Pensacola way he is Exec. Asst. to the Prexy of the Univ. of West Fla. He brought word to potential tourists that Maggie and Gordie Snyder are building a big, beautiful house near the country club in P-cola. When asked about Bill Carmichael, the report was "slim and trim." Haynie said that '43 activity was nil in panhandle Fla. but added that if he could persuade Ellrod Suggins to come down and speak on "Double Dipping," "The Joy of Sex (after 50)" and related topics, he'd organize a conclave.

From die desk of A. W. Cox 2/20/75, "Lil and I had a wonderful visit with Carolyn and Ham Ries at their beautiful house in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego)—no other news." Enclosed with the memo was a Lexington Books flyer on Al's Sonar and Underwater Sound, 160 pp. 1975 $13.00 LC7415547 ISBN 0-669-95935-9 D.C. Heatii Co. 125 Spring St. Lexington MA 02173—whatever that all means! Al has obviously made his vast knowledge of this important subject from the basics of sound to the latest technologies available to interested readers.

Charity begins at home; buy '43!!

The Greenwoods are finally, would you believe, in the new digs with phone (703) May, 1975

684-9123. All collect calls are being refused; however the bar is open.

Fran and Bob Mink tore themselves away from their Paradise on St. Simons Island, Ga., for a belated 90th b-day party for Bob's mother in D.C. Their brief stay did not allow for all the visiting with '43ers they would have liked, but they promised to come back for that bit soon.

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Pres., Capt. Henry Gorman. USN (Ret.) Secy, Capt. Wynn V. (Windy) Whidden, USN (Ret.), 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean.

VA 22101 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) 40 Franklin St., Annapofis MD 21401 Percent Members: 61 Fresh news of the West Coast has been passed by Evelyn and Vance Cox who attended a NSLA convention in California at the end of January. They stayed with Marge and Bob Pettitt in Coronado where they reported cavorting around in Bob's ancient and classic Citroen auto which he has restored and affectionately dubbed "Deux Chevaux"—a kiddy car for his second childhood peregrinations about greater Coronado.

The Coxes threw a cocktail party for their San Diego friends in the Admiral Kidd Club.

'44ers present were Marge and Bob Pettitt, Daloris and Jack Reynolds (Jack is just completing a seven-story condominium near La Jolla and plans more to follow), Del Cummins and his fiancee, Patricia (Pat) Lynch Kaufman of Coronado (they have since been married—best wishes from all of '44 to you both!), Peggy and Wayne Surface (who are living in Coronado, and Ensign Gretchen Stellings (Mellie and Bob Morris's daughter) and her husband Lt. Stellings.

At the NSIA convention, which was held at the Del Coronado and NAS North Island, the Coxes were also in company with other '44 representatives from industry.

Mary Jane and Larry From, Chuck Almy, and Ralph Kaufman.

Agnes and Tom Walsh now live in and love the ancient splendor of Rome where they dwell in a delightful old palazzo near St. Peter's Cathedral and Tom works for Aeromaritime, an Italian aerospace company. They were back home for a visit over the Yuletide when they were entertained in Washington by Mellie and Bob Morris at dinner with Mary and Ralph Frame and Evelyn and Vance Cox (all of whom can be seen in the picture).

RAdm. Bill Flanagan, who is now Navy Department Chief of Legislative Affairs, addressed the '44 D.C. chapter at the monthly luncheon in March on the current laborious Congressional process for conversion of the Navy budget to authorization and appropriation bills and then into law.

Bill said that the biggest Navy budget problems in fiscal year 1976 will be escalation of ship building and personnel costs caused by inflation.

As previously advertised, the Washington, D . C , annual '44 Spring Dinner Dance is scheduled for 9 May at the Boiling AFB O' Club. If you read this in time to make the party, give Hank Gorman (or his secretary) a call at (703) 790-3341. This affair is always fun and the crowd has grown with the years.

All of us who knew and loved her will sorely miss the great wit, vitality, and eternal friendliness of Kay Cassani. Her laughter warmed many hearts, her sincerity drew everyone close to her, and her absolute candidity was a delight to all. Kay was always among the first to pitch in where quick assistance and compassionate care were needed. She passed away on 19 February and funeral mass was celebrated in the Fort Myer Chapel followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery. Vince Cassani will continue to live at home, 1321 Titania Lane, McLean VA 22101. Their son, Vincent, is serving as a quartermaster third class in the carrier, USS JOHN F . KENNEDY.

Another son, Paul, is a student at the University of Notre Dame. Their daughter, Jane, attends the University of Denver in Colorado.

Take notice that a part of our masthead has changed. Bill "Hoot" Gibson is leaving the Naval Ship Research Development Center facility at Annapolis for a year of leave to work in Iran in connection with Iranian government support management. Jack Godfrey has relieved Hoot as our Annapofis area representative. At this writing, it is understood that Fran Gibson will be maintaining the homestead in Annapofis while Hoot is away. We hereby thank Hoot and Fran for all that they have done for us in Annapolis during the years and we wish them lots of luck. After all, a year is no time at all to us these days!

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Pres., RAdm. Walter Dedrick, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Lee Bert Findly, USN (Ret.) 6009 Oakdale Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schulz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St., N. Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 43 As you can see in Walt Dedrick's fotos, the Valentine's Day Luncheon held on Tuesday, 11 February 1975, was a great success!

Jack Barron arranged for the large Koran Room at Ft. Myer with two bars, turkey divan and champagne, took care of the registrations, made the keynote speech and paid the bill (making a profit for the class luncheon fund). How's that for a capable and willing vice-president? A total of 119 Classmates, sweethearts, daughters and

54 by sending a check for life membership. He and Mary Lee have been invited to attend the British Open next year and then tour Scotland for a couple of weeks with a stop at Edzell to see Ann and Sam Gorsline.

Rachel and George Ellis came to town while George was serving on a selection board in February.

I am saddened to report that Helen McDevitt passed away on 2 March 1975.

Bob's address is: Robt J. McDevitt, 2450 Eastern Blvd., York PA 17402.

It was a unique occasion when three former classmates appeared together recently at a Naval Ship Engineering Center award ceremony. Shown in the accompanying foto is Bill Flynn, Fleet Support Manager for the Escort-Cruiser Program receiving a 30year Federal service pin from Bill Barnes, ComNavShipEngCen, with his Deputy Commander, Gus Swainson, about to render an obiter dictum.

Sweethearts Luncheon guests attended the happy affair. Walt Dedrick complimented the decorating committee, composed of Marge Findly, Ellie Barron, Janie Schulz, Winnie Bowcock and Joan Dedrick for producing the paper flower decorations, which also served as table prizes. In his keynote speech. Jack Barron spoke of the precursor of Valentine's Day, or the ancient Roman festival of the Lupercafia, celebrated annually in honor of Lupercus, the pastoral god of the Romans who was in charge of fertility. (Leave it to Jack to get sex into the act some way.) The Lupercalia Festival, originally held on 15 February, was changed to St. Valentine's Day by the Pope in 496. The actual custom of exchanging valentines, or love tokens, with one's beloved owed its origin to the medieval beUef that it was at the start of the 2nd fortnight of the 2nd month that the birds began to mate. Thanks, Jack, for that fascinating bit of pagan lore.

By the time that most of you start reading this column, some of us should be enroute to jolly old England, Scotland and Wales with the Green Bowler Tours looking forward to spending two nights at Ann and Sam Gorsline's hotel in Edzell, Scotland, and thus establishing the "First Annual Scottish Reunion of the Class of '45." For those of you who remain confined to your counting houses and yachts, let me quote profusely from the MacGorsline's Christmas newsletter which should bring us all up to date on the latest adventure of "Singapore Sam." Here it is: "The MacGorslines have survived one whole year in Bonnie Scotland despite consuming haggis and constant harassment from the Loch Ness Monster. Like true Scots we are somewhat behind with our greetings for the New Year, or Hogmanay as we say over here. It's the biggest celebration of the year, and lasts for days.

"Nine months as owners of the Panmure Arms Hotel has proved to be an interesting but testing experience. We had so many adjustments to make and we seemed to pour them all over our laps at once. It was difficult and we are very glad 1974 is behind us. We learned a lot and now feel that we have the hotel on the right track. It was

very run down when we took over, but throughout the summer we repaired and painted and brought it up to the standard we wanted. We still have a way to go but the task no longer appears awesome. Sam learned the trade quickly and if we could only solve the awful staff problem, we would be in clover . . .

"The children are growing fast. Carroll is an active three-year-old and Robbie a twoyear-old who entered the terrible twos like a tornado. Consequently, our hands are full with the pair of them.

"We are both well and at the moment looking forward to a week's skiing in Austria. Also hope to visit the States in the late fall. Our house is progressing slowly. It's right next to the hotel, so very convenient.

Once it's finished, we'll feel much more settled as we still have packing boxes around us. We hope 1975 brings you over our way."

My hot flashes, eye tic and tennis elbow almost went away the other day when Jack Barron called to say, "There are 83 pieces of mail at Alumni House for the Class of '45!" I had fluorescent visions of having enough copy for this column to last for six months, at least! Alas, came the dawn of reality and the deflation of Dutch. Yes, there were 83 pieces of mail . . . all containing checks and very little else. Stu Bowcock, the treasurer, is happy as a Chesapeake Bay Clam, with 35 new Life Members and with the remaining 48 Classmates who paid up their back dues for a total of $1500.

Tom Madigan, working as a ground instructor for United Air Lines at their flight training center in Denver, did include a note, "I'm a little off the salt water track out here so don't see too many of the old group. You fellows are sure doing a nice job of keeping the Association going. As for one who is located where I can do very little participation, I am thankful."

Dean Axene says he's happily retired and hard at work with Westinghouse in Pensacola . . . and keeps track of us through the Class letters and Shipmate.

Allan Slaff, Ass't. Dean for Administrative Operations at Harvard, responded to the January newsletter from Walt Dedrick

An all '45 ceremonial Joe Moorer is back in town, having relieved VAdm. George Talley as DCNO (Plans and Policy). Our New York area correspondent for this column, Ed. T. Hill, came through with a most interesting background letter. Ed writes, "Our distinguished Classmate, VAdm. Joe Moorer and his OAO since midshipman days, Eleanor, have been Mr. and Mrs. Navy in New York since 1 December 1973. Joe arrived in town wearing two hats, as Vice Chairman and Senior Navy Rep., U.S. Delegation to the UN Military Staff Committee and Commander Eastern Sea Frontier. In June 1974 Joe assumed the additional duties of Commandant Third Naval District and Commander Naval Base New York. The public relations job the Moorers did in the New York area for the Navy was 4.0. Joe made himself available for talks before any worthwhile group. Because of his lifelong interest in physical fitness, it didn't take long to find the New York Athletic Club, where he was honored by being asked to address their annual AU Sports Dinner on the same program with Johnny Unitas and Alex Karras. Best of all, however, was the hospitality at Quarters A. I seriously doubt that in its 168 year history. Quarters A ever had a more gracious hostess than Eleanor."

Ed continues, "A pleasant surprise at the February Military Staff Committee reception at the UN was the unexpected appearance of Lou Scliris, who had just retired from Creole Petroleum Corporation in Venezuela and was looking things over stateside before deciding on a 3rd career! Lou looked fit and tan and rarin' to go."

Ed also reports that Rusty and Andy Kerr have moved on to San Jose, Calif., after Shipmate

55 two years in New York with General Electric. Andy has been promoted to Chief Counsel of GE's Nuclear Power Division where he will head a staff of 20 lawyers.

Bob Hogsed sends an updated Norfolk roster along with some news of the Tidewater area. The Norfolk contingent is down to a new low of only 31 Classmates. As Bob puts it. "There has been almost a complete lack of organized class activity since 1 July last year . . . we 'fell out' and have never, "fallen in' again as yet, but we are working on it." One of the reasons for a lack of activity may be due to several hardworking students at Old Dominion University such as Carvel Blair, Pat Cullin and Gene Hunter. Ken Chambers reports that he is tending Betty's gift shop while she is convalescing from another recent bout in the hospital. Fran and Frank Rawlings spent Christmas in Reno where Santa Claus made several good passes at the tables.

Beth and Herb Poorman are cruising to the Bahamas and southeastern Florida coast on their boat. Hank Searls almost bought Herb's ketch for a cruise to New Zealand. . . . Which reminds me. have any of you blue water sailors sighted Charlotte and Ben Leavitt's ketch. AARDVARK, en route to Boodi Bay Harbor?

Bob does report the sighting of Marion and Joe Bonds house-hunting in the Norfolk area. You remember, the last word we had was that Joe had a sea-going job in Norway.

My grateful thanks to correspondents such as Ed Hill and Bob Hogsed who came through with Class news when I was becalmed in the mid-winter doldrums. 1 don't need much, just a quick postcard about yourself or family, or a Classmate in your area. And don't forget to come to the monthly luncheon at Ft. Myer on the second Tuesday. If you do. I guarantee you will see between 40 and 45 Classmates.

46 Pres., Capt. George Pavis. USN Sec'v. Mr. C. W. Kennelly 11 791 i Sleaford PI.. Bethesda. MD 20014 Corr. Secy, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr.. USNR 4885 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.. Apt. 504 San Diego. CA 92117 Percent Members: 45 Drop everything! You can still make it to Washington DC for the Big Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration. The date is Samrday, 31 May 1975. By the time we get around to celebrating the second thirty we'll all be out of energy so you'd better not to miss this one! See you there.

I first had ideas of filfing this column with picmres from previous issues dating back to early 1952 but it didn't work out.

Our household goods were damaged in transit during the move from Omaha about five years ago and most of the pictures I had saved were water soaked and stuck together. Fortunately, the back issues of Shipmate, which I have been saving ever since I started writing this column, were not damaged and so I went into that box to see what I might discover of interest.

That was somewhat of a mistake because I am a bit of a history nut and I couldn't resist turning the pages of all those back May, 1975

issues just as if I didn't have anything else to do!

The way the passing years tend to blur your memory, it's easy to understand why many of you tend to think that I have been the Class Corresponding Secretary since graduation. Not so. My first Shipmate column was published in the May '52 issue and was written in March, 23 years ago this month. The following excerpt from that issue tells how it all started. "A meeting was held at the Alumni House on Tuesday evening. 25 March, to discuss the Class of 1946 Foundation. The very lively but healthy arguments were held down to a mild roar by our very able class president, Ben Martin. A better understanding of the foundation was imparted by a rapid series of questions and answers lasting well over two hours. The following members of the class were present: WiUiam R. Bonham, Paul C. Boyd, Theodore T. Culpepper, Philip A. Doherty, John J. Forrester, Robert J. Gorton. Luther J. Graves, Nicholas Grkovic, John H. Hale, Harold R. Hamberg, John A. landrail, John Kaufman, Francis M. Lavelle, Jerome A. Lee, Benjamin S. Martin, Corliss R. Nugent, Francis E. Pearson, HI, Robert Schabacker, Harry E. Spoerl, John L. Taylor, Robert J. Trott, Robert W. Wesson, Joseph R. Winslow, Charles V. Wilhoit. Jr. A message from the class president is being prepared and will be distributed in the near future. The problem of distribution is a large one and could be made considerably easier if more members would subscribe to Shipmate. Five dollars a year is all it takes and it makes you a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association also. Incidentally, I've just been appointed corresponding secretary for our class by Ben Martin and would appreciate any info for â&#x20AC;˘What's the Dope?' " There you have it. Littie did I realize what I had "volunteered" for! Only about 175 classmates were members of the Alumni Association so it was, so to speak, a fertile field. Many of you will remember my "poison pen" letters as I went to work to increase membership. Out of another box came some rough records which indicated our membership progress during the next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;March '53: 425; June '53: 481; July: 507; August: 535; October: 548. Unfortunately, it isn't that high today. I wonder why? A related bit of information from my old files is that Alumni Association membership in 1956 was 8,732 when the annual dues were $5.00. They were raised to $8.00 in 1957 and the membership in 1959 was 10,118. I believe today the membership exceeds 18,000 and the dues are $12.00.

Oh well, if you can't afford it, that's different! Pause, for a moment, to reflect on the memory of those (65) classmates who are deceased: Ens. George H. Sawyer, Ens. Vincent W. Barry, Ens. John A. Paul, LTJG Oliver T. Johnson, LTJG Wayne H. Swanson, LTJG John B. Caskey, LTJG Henry Graefe, LTJG William G. Spangle, LTJG Franklin Smith, Jr., Mr. Charles C. Goldstein, 1st LT Chester A. Penney, LTJG James McKinnon Smith, Jr., LTJG Percival N. Fenton, Jr., LTJG Alfred S. Karch, LT John J. Borbridge, LT Richard W. Mabee, LT John C. Thompson, LT John P. Ruckel, LT McFaddin Moise, LT William R. Austin,

LT Howard A. Mather, LT Lewis W. Adkins, Jr. LT Kenneth A. Wade, LT Brooke Montgomery, LT Nels A. Gunderson, LT WiUiam F. Armstrong, Jr., LCDR Bennett W. Hooks, LT Jackson R. Robinson, Mr. William O. Suddath, LCDR Jack E. Loper, LCDR William E. Taylor, LCDR George H. Gardner, Jr., LCDR Howard L. Weigle, Mr. Henry F. Snelling, CDR William F. Whalen, Jr., Mr. Robert F. Craig, Mr. Verlyn Van Curen, CDR Edgar J. Clayton, LCDR Philip H. Allen, Mr. Robert Doran, CDR John J. Metschl, Mr. Gordon H. Tittemore, Mr. William R. Howard, CDR Ord Kimzey, Jr.. Mr. Henry S. Beard, Mr. Charles A. Rulon, Mr. John F. Crehan, Mr. Kenneth C. Christianson, LCDR John E. Murdock, Mr. R. M. Middleton, LT W. S. Fryer, CAPT J. B. Bailey, Mr. Chandler L. Beach, Mr. J. B. Quigley, Dr. Nicholas B. Norris, CAPT Joseph S. Perszyk, Jr., Mr. Charles E. Kloss, CDR E. G. Tiffany, Mr. Brian B. Kane, Jr., CDR Frank W. Rogers, Mr. Thomas J. Kenny, CDR Robert E. Weidner, Mr. Daniel W. Heagy, IH, Mr. Jack D. Trombla, Mr. Orrin D. Krone.

I suppose all of us at one time or another dreamed of flag rank. Twenty-seven have seen that dream come true. Dermis J. J. Downey and Robert Y. Kaufman are Vice Admirals. The 25 Rear Admirals are Paul C. Boyd, Edward W. Cooke, Cyril T. Faulders, Jr., James E. Forrest, Henry P. Glindeman, Jr., Charles H. Griffiths, Charles D. Grojean, Frank S. Haak, Robert J. Hanks, Donald G. Iselin, Ferdinand B. Koch, Justin E. Langille, HI, Harvey E. Lyon, Wendell McHenry, Jr., Robert P. McKenzie, Horace B. Robertson, Jr., Joseph W. Russel, John M. Tierney, John A. Walsh, Albion W. Walton, Jr., Robert O. Welander, Robert H. Wertheim, Elmer T. Westfall, Alfred J. Whittle, Jr. and Charles S. Williams, Jr. Hope to see all of you at the 30th! "Daisy"

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Pres.. RAdm. S. J. Evans (SC) USN 8437 Toll House Rd., Annandale, VA 22003 Sec'y, Capt. J. L. Moss, USN (Ret.) 21 Alpine Dr.. Latham, NY 12110 Percent Members: 44 Forty-seven continues to show its class to the flag selection boards as two more were selected for Rear Admiral in February.

The selectees this year were Bill Nivison and Bill Hinkle. Bill Hinkle is an aeronautical engineering duty specialist while Bill Nivison has spent his career in destroyers at sea and in communications ashore. The class congratulates these most recent additions to Bill Hinkle

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There is also good news on the civilian side as a press release announces that Gibbs and Hill, Inc., has elected A. C. Holland as Vice President for Planning and Development. Dutch has been with Gibbs and Hill since 1971, specializing in the electric utility and heavy industry fields. Gibbs and Hill, a New York based subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, is a leader in power, industrial and environmental engineering. Congratulations, Dutch, and our best wishes for continued success.

Turner Joy is planning a combination '47 reunion and a Blue and Gold welcoming party on May 30 for families and plebes going to the Academy from the San Francisco Bay area. Turner also reports seeing Jim and Toby Rex who are living in quarters at Treasure Island.

Our first classmen have done it again— the Green Bowlers are sponsoring a tour to England and Ireland during the period May 17-26. They have indicated that if they don't fill up the plane they will be glad to have their plebes and other USNA alumni join them. If you are really interested, even on this short notice, contact Doc Prothro, 2009 N. 14th Street, Arlington, Virginia (703-527-3069). Non-'45 participants wUl not be issued green bowlers, but will share in all other amenities, including a visit to Sam Gorsline's Inn in Scotland. '45 is still alive!

We hope this arrives with the flowers of May and happy spring activities for all of you.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 36

Dutch Holland As so often happens, bad news follows good and it is with great sadness that Al Carpenter has reported the death of Calvin Coolidge Cowley. Cal died January 5 in Miami, Florida and was interred at St. John's, Arizona. Cal had a distinguished civilian career in the field of medical instrumentation and pioneered in the development of plastic catheters. Kitty and Cal had moved from California last year. Kitty's address is 6050 S. West 50th St., Miami FL 33155.

Soupy Campbell reported from Great Lakes on the serious heart attack suffered

by Ollie Hallett on January 30. Ollie, Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command, is making a good recovery. He has been released to Joan's tender care after a month in the hospital.

The Washington area had a togetherness luncheon to celebrate Valentine's Day. The wives were welcome guests at the monthly luncheon, at which Bill Crowe (ably assisted

by Shirley) discussed the Micronesian Islands in the Pacific. The colored slides were so beautiful that many were ready to head for the South Seas.

Stu Evans also sent along a letter from Don Wallace, who along with Dale Deatherage, has a law firm in Long Beach. Don reported on a ceremony in which Jim Stockdale received a special award from the Daughters of the American Revolution for his "courage and patriotism and prominence in leadership and organization of the resistance of American prisoners in North Vietnam." Jim had just returned from a trip to the South Pole with a dinner stop with Bill St. George in Hawaii.

Robbie Brady called to report he is doing fine after minor surgery and that the plans are going well for the big thirtieth in '76, but there is still plenty of time to implement any good ideas you may have.

In the column this month is a picture taken at the NROTC Unit at Jacksonville U, during the commissioning ceremony of Mary Ann and Norm Green's second son. Norm, Jr., who has subsequently reported to USS WHITTLE at Pearl. Older son. Ensign David, is also homeported in Pearl, in USS SAMPLE. While the two older boys are in Hawaii, the rest of the Green clan is in Jax. Penny is a junior at Jacksonville U., while Pat and Mike are attending St. John's Country Day School in Orange Park. Norm writes, "Mary Ann and 1 are living in quarters on NAS Jax and enjoying the good Florida weather.

We have a very active USNA alumni group here but unfortunately only a few members of '48. Pete Moureau, Dave Hartshorn, and Jim Brunson are members. I see Jim frequently since he is Chief of Staff, CarGru 6." Norm is Comdr. Sea Based ASW Wings Atlantic Fleet.

Norm and Mary Ann Green at the commissioning of Norm, Jr. Burt Edelson reports on a recent visit to USNA to speak to midshipmen as a visiting lecturer. He spoke to two classes on Management Information Science at the request of Professor Karel Montor on 20 February.

The lectures were held on the top deck of Luce Hall—where the old Nav P-Works used to take place, and still do. Luce Hall is unchanged even to the old blue signs with famous Navy quotations in gold letters

("don't give u p . . . , damn the torpedoes..., we have met the enemy. . ., etc.") strung along the corridors and ladders. The midshipmen are unchanged—still alert, eager, clean shorn and shaven, even polite. Burt ate in the mess hall with the mids too—the food, he claims is also unchanged. He reports it was a real thrill—sort of an ego trip. Burt spoke on the technology and business aspects of satellite communications —he is now an Assistant Vice President of the Communications Satellite Corporation and the Director of ComSat Laboratories.

That, Washington visitors may know, is the strange aluminum and glass edifice on route 70S off towards Frederick, Md. Jim Ahern has taken an address list of sorts for the class, compiled from various sources, including the best the Alumni Assn. has to offer, and has had it printed with a cover title, "48-Where Are They Now?" Those whose addresses are therein, and hence, known, should receive in the mail, eventually, a copy. Mail is courtesy of Bob Ghormley, who is sending them out as he can, and when you receive yours, you will understand how he did it.

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Pres., Ens. John E. Benoit, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 2741 Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 38 February was quite a busy and eventful month. First of all the class scored very well in the area of general and flag officer selections. Al Killeen's selection for brigadier general makes him the first 49er general in the Marine Corps. Selection of Ed Kocher and Ralph Murphy makes them the first two staff corps rear admirals in the class. Line rear admirals selected this year are Jim Youngblood, John C. Barrow, Tom Kilcline, Bill Callaghan, Joe Josephson, Ed Briggs, Bob Walters, and Jim Scott. Congratulations to all of you.

The Tidewater area 49ers held their annual Dark Ages party on Washington's birthday (the real one, that is) at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. It was an elegant black tie affair complete with cocktails, a delicious prime rib dinner, dancing to the Yacht Club orchestra, and, best of all, plenty of good 49er type conviviality.

Attendees were Mary Cary and Ed Carver, Rita and Karl Cook, Margaret and Don Dahlman, Jean and Demy Demyttenaere, Liz and John Dixon, Lynn and Joe Ekelund, Mary Alice and Neil Fenno, Wanda and Monk Frazee, Betsy and Lloyd Hoover, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Marjie and Wes Lindsey, Lynn and Chuck Martin, Barb and Ken McArthur, Doris and Carlos McCullough, Boo and Male Thiele, Lou and Red Tolbert, Cecile and Don Trueblood, and the Truebloods's guests from Annapolis, Rita and Steve Krause. The dinner was followed by a short ceremony during which Male Thiele passed the helm of the Tidewater 49ers to Chuck Martin for the next year. The appreciation of all who attended is extended to Don Dahlman, Don Trueblood and Male Thiele who so ably handled the arrangements.

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Pres., Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. L. Jensen, USN 413 Powhatan, Norfolk, VA 23511 Percent Members: 42

A sailorman of '49 roast that any Friar would have been proud of, that the roastors spoke nothing but the truth about the roastee, that the truth was unbelievable, and that the roastee was unable to present much of a rebuttal.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Robert L. Lawler. Bob died on 8 February at the Naval Hospital in San Diego.

Washington Dark Ages party Had a letter from John Lund out in Apple Valley, Calif. Dit has his own real estate business and claims that the high desert living is great. Somehow or other he manages to keep cold martinis on hand in the desert (probably steals the ice from the Marines at Barstow) and will be happy to share them with anyone passing through.

Just follow your nose down old route 66 and you can't miss him.

For those of you who don't recognize the latter day Errol Flynn in the picture, it is Valentine Schaeffer. Received a letter from Val's dad advising that Val is hale and hardy and was last seen in Malta getting his yacht repaired.

Charlie Bauman's term as a member of the executive committee expired in February and in consideration of his past valuable service to the class, he was unanimously elected to another term. The election was held during the monthly gathering of the Washington area group at the Orleans House.

Roy Goldman retired the end of February and has taken a position at George Washington University. A group of his classmates and friends got together and roasted the Roast at a luncheon shortly before his retirement. We understand that it was a May, 1975

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The local Dark Ages party came off as scheduled on 8 February. As is our usual custom this year's event was a "with shoes" cocktail party with hors' d'oeuvres and a lot of conversation. The food and drinks were plentiful and, also as usual, most of the gathering found it very difficult to bring the evening to an end. Cal Roberts was on hand to provide the pictorial evidence of the evening's enjoyment. The guest list included The Benoits, Robertses, Schaufelbergers, Dobsons, McElroys, Draim, Marion Butler, Alberses, Hammers, Barrows, Linders, Lawrences, Mickey McDonalds, Dee Butlers, Bobs, Wamsleys, Edmundsons, Baumans, Reids, Hoppes, Killeens, Grabowskys, Kilclines, Swanson, Beckwiths, Carrs, Coxes, Crisa Smith, Nemzeks, Dorankamps, Speckarts, Capones, Taylors, Prothros, Noels, Egan, and one scribble on the sign-in sheet which no one can read. Bill Egan was our host this year and we all appreciate his efforts to provide the party facilities. We hope he makes out better than our hosts for the previous two years who for some reason or other moved shortly after the 49er parties.

A goodly number of classmates recovered from the party in time to attend the class luncheon on the following Tuesday. Putting in an appearance for the first time in quite a few months were Voss Vosseler and Harvey Henning. The group noted with pleasure that Bart Bartholomew is now Vice President at Value Engineering. Joining Voss, Harvey, and Bart for lunch were Benoit, Lawrence, Killeen, Gunning. C. M. C. Jones, Capone, Gussow, C. M. Smith, Bauman, Roberts, Magee, Albers, Barrow, Speckart, Hammer.

Hoppe. and McVoy. I guess I should have mentioned that this was also the first time in quite a while that C. M. C. Jones was present and as usual C. M. C. had no excuse for his many absences.

Your letters indicate that many don't get the word unless I put it in this column, therefore I repeat the fact that we had four classmates recently selected for flag rank, Lee Gaggett (Sixth Fleet Staff), Duff Arnold (OPNAV), Mark Frudden (USS GRIDLEY out of San Diego) and Charlie Cooper, USMC (at Marine Barracks Washington).

As Duff says when contacted by phone, "It just couldn't happen to nicer guys." I will second that and I know I speak for the entire class when I say I admire the work of the selection board. Your CS had picked twelve for flags and I am happy to say that the four above were among the twelve.

Maybe we will get the other eight next year.

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Hampton Roads has announced that they have promoted Ronnie Andresen to the position of Assistant Vice-President and Trust Officer of their bank. Ronnie retired in August of 1970 and spent three years with People's Bank of Virginia Beach before joining Hampton Roads Trust Department in 1974. Ronnie and Nancy, who is Chief of Residential Services, S. E. Virginia Training Center for the Mentally Retarded, live with their two sons in Virginia Beach.

Ron Anderson From Jenkintown PA we learn that Lee Minnis has stepped up from Executive Vice President of UlA-Williard, Inc. to President and Chief Operating Officer. Lee is also on the Board of Directors of the parent company. WiUiard, Inc., which operates in D. C , Maryland and Virginia constructing and servicing air conditioning, heating, plumbing, floor covering and allied enterprises. Lee retired in 1973 and he and Jo live in Centerville VA with their three children.

King Pfeiffer writes from Stuttgart to advise that he had been to Kashmir to represent USCINCEUR at the CENTO Naval Coordination Conference. WhUe there he was pleasantly surprised to meet Barney Bamette who was there representing CINCPAC. Royce Pettit calls from Great Lakes to announce that after all these years he finally

58 ready for use beside the stadium an hour and a half before game time (look for the '50 banner). Bus again back to Washington for the banquet Saturday evening. Anniversary hats will be available for the gents with colorful scarfs for the ladies. It is also planned to have drinking glasses with the class seal available. The dates again are October 10th and 11th for our 25th. As an extra added attraction for those from out of town it should be noted that Monday the 13th of October is Columbus day and might give you added flexibility in your personal plans.

Burnette and Pfeiffer in Kashmir received his MBA from Roosevelt U. in Chicago. Royce had just returned his questionnaire on the 25th reunion and does plan to be at homecoming in October.

Thor Hanson was in Norfolk in March up from Brazil. He accompanied the Brazilian SECNAV on a U. S. Navy indoctrination trip.

Bill Whittle and Betty write from Macon and announce that Bill is working in a few new directions with his doctors and they have new optimism in Bill's battle with MS. Betty sends Guy Cheatham's address as 5740 Forsyth Rd., Macon GA 31204.

Guy is plant manager for Procter and Gamble and is the new President of the Macon Rotary Club. Rench Galloway's widow, Jeanne, lives around the corner from the Whittles and has been of very great assistance to Betty and Bill over the years.

Betty sends two years of class dues that I will forward to John Brick in Pensacola. The Whittle's oldest now teaches school while number two is a junior at U. of Michigan with one home in high school.

The Executive Committee has been reactivated in the Washington area, in accordance with Articles Four and Six of the Class of 1950 Constitution, as approved by our President, Don Fraasa, and as substantiated by unanimous acclaim of the Washington area classmates. The composition of the Washington area Executive Committee is: Don Fraasa, Sylvester Foley, Jim Kennedy, Lee Minnis, Chuck Mull, Frank Roth and Bill Simons.

Jim, Lee and Bill are retired from active duty and this will serve to give us added stability and provide for continuity on the Washington scene. Our 25th anniversary reunion committee is comprised of Lee Minnis (chairman), Fred Terrell (transportation), Bill Simons, Chuck Mull, John Coughlin, Deke Forbes (sports), Jim Kennedy, Kelly Carr, Sylvester Foley (favors), Frank Roth, Bill Demers (tailgate) and Phil Ryan (ex officio). Lee Minnis has made great progress and keeps his group firmly in line. As of this writing it looks like this: The headquarters and the site for the Saturday evening banquet will be a Washington area hotel/motel to be determined (several logical locations are available). Bus transportation to Annapolis on Friday for the bonfire/ pep rally at 1800 with Chuck Greenwood doing the honors for a short chapel service at 1830 with the social hour in Dahlgren at 1900 followed by dinner in Bancroft Hall.

Then back by bus to Washington. We will bus back Saturday morning in time for CNO's remarks in Mahan or for morning sports activities. The tailgate (tent) will be

The first Tuesday March luncheon in Washington was held at the Cinders, 1500 Joyce St. in Arlington and thirty-one classmates attended. The topics for discussion included our curious economic conditions and the apparent erosion of anticipated benefits.

All were able to afford the price of the meal however. On hand were Arnold, Bulger, Carr, Conley, Cooper, Demers, Dorsey, Elliott, Flint, Foley, Fraasa, Halpern, Hanks, Highberg, lessen, Kennedy, Kiehl, Lasley, Minnis, Morin, Mull, Oliver, Roth, Sheridan, StuU, Taylor, Tripp, Wise, Young, Ryan and Forbes.

Of our 167 active duty classmates in the Navy there are 60 who are not currently members of the Alumni Association. I have written to each of the 60 outlining how easy it is to rejoin and am optimistic that when we recompute our percentage of membership will rise significantly. If you can't find the time to write give me a call with news at 804-444-2350 or Autovon 690-2350.

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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: 45 Just in case you haven't heard, the moreillustrious-than-ever Class of '51 now has a total of seven admirals—the magnificent seven, to borrow a term from the flicks. The four newcomers (who join McKee, Lawrence and Carter) are Stan Anderson, Dutch Schuller, Bill Smedberg and Ross Williams.

Congratulations!

Stan Anderson Gordon Schuller

Bill Smedberg Ross Williams

Just after my copy for the last issue of Shipmate went into the mail, I received what was probably one of the last letters written by Bill Smedberg before the selection board met. Bill's letter forwarded a list of 14 classmates in the Norfolk area, and says, ". . . was at a monthly 'pub' session the other day for officers in our new NavSurfLant organization . . . and saw Winnefeld, Fuller, Sinclair, and George Mueller (who relieves as CO NASHVILLE tomorrow). Buzzy Bibby also in our new force. . . Wonder why we don't seem to have an Alumni Association here in NORVA—too big, I guess." Why not, indeed? To help get things started, here's the list of 14 Bill mentioned: Noa Anderson, Al Sinclair, Bill Thompson, Bear Heihle, Buzz Bibby, Bob Adams, Bill Smedberg, Ross Williams, Roy Malone, George Mueller, Paul Utterback, Paul Olson, Jim Winnefeld, By Fuller, Billy Earle, Bill St. Lawrence, Dion Branch, Don Kilmer, Floyd Holloway, and Sam Latimer.

And if you journey across the harbor, you'll find Al Findley, D.D.S., who wrote me on exactly the same day from Newport News. Al plans to attend the 25th reunion, and like many others requested "a room on the water, facing the academy." Which reminds me to remind you that you should get your bid in now for '76—it's first come, first served.

The '51 Winter Dance here in Washington was great, and at least part of the credit should go to broker extraordinaire Harry Gamber who suggested that we have a live disc jockey instead of a band. Aside from his 700 watts of ear-splitting power, the guy was great and the music very nostalgic.

Here is a list of those attending: Jean and Hap Arnold, Ann and Mert Batchelder, Linda and Reece Belk, Babs and Ben Benjovsky, Carol and Walt Boyes, Eloyse and Matt Breen, Emily and Ron Davies, Lee Doggett and guest, Betty and John Francis, Nancy (recovering from severe auto crash) and Harry Gamber, C. J. and Sam Ginder, Barbara and John Green, Suzy and Jack Hamilton, Frances and Pete Hilgartner, Betty and Sam Jones (the organizers of the affair), Rosemary Kinney, Irene and Bob McLaughlin, Carol and Bruce Meader, Ashby Reardon and guest, Terry and Bill Smith, Pat and Lowell Stockdale, Nancy and Tom Stuart, Evelyn and Bob Swart, Esther and Art Ward, Chic Welchel and guest, Joan and Jay Woodbury, and Jean and George Yeager. Unable to attend were Bill Thompson, Dick Wray and Brad Granum among a host of others.

At the March monthly luncheon. Jay Dewing gave some of us a guarded assessment of the situation at CIA, and Jerry Lapides reviewed the progress of legislation to outlaw throw-away botUes. Other than that, most of the conversation centered on the upcoming (and fast becoming traditional) April Fool's luncheon, which is Ladies' Day, and the Annual Meeting of our Association set for 3 May. Look in the next issue for the inside dope on these two events. See you at homecoming.

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Pres., Cdr. R. R. Zastrow, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. M. Jackson, USN 1719 Melbourne Drive McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 38 On 20 March there was an excellent class turnout for our greater Washington area luncheon at the Cinders restaurant in Arlington. John Haaran gave a very interesting overview of COMSAT. I have received feedback that some members in the area or who are traveling through are having trouble with the 8 year old formula for the luncheon date, so I will repeat it; the third Thursday of the odd month.

The following very interesting note was received from our permanent '52er on Guam.

"The Guam Chapter of the Class of 1952 held its 22-6/10th annual meeting with 100% attendance. Members present were Joan and Lee Holmes and Charito and Alex Melchor. In honor of the occasion, we held a party at the Marianas Ballroom of the Guam Hilton Hotel and also inaugurated our newest channel on Guam Cable TV System, Channel 3, carrying all Philippine programs. Alex was our guest of honor and officially inaugurated the Channel. I believe as Executive Secretary (which is equivalent to Vice-President and the number two man in the nation), Alex is the highest ranking Philippine official to visit Guam in an official capacity. We had about 300 guests show up, many of whom had met Alex and Charito the preceding day when the Philippine Association of Guam had a delightful luncheon in Alex's honor. The Philippine community is a tremendous party group and our affair just happened to catch them in a lively mood, which led to a great all-round party."—Lee Holmes The photo shows Guam's Gov. Bordallo addressing the party, flanked by Q. to r.)

Lee Holmes, Pres. of Guam Cable TV, Philippine Consul General Purugganan, Mrs Bordallo, Joan Holmes, Charito and Alex Melchor.

Reunion in Guam For the second time in a row, through faithful reporting from a classmate, this column has been able to report on a "lost" classmate. Thanks for the news, Lee. The First National Life Insurance Company of America of Atlanta has announced that Alan Clark has been elected president.

Alan and his family reside in Birmingham, Ala. where the executive offices are located.

Zug Zastrow forwarded the following newsy letter from Bob Michaels out in May, 1975

Brigham City. I have purposely included portions of the letter which might not be of interest to some, but to many others, it shares the interesting diversions and changes of a classmate's activities after retirement.

"Received your kind letter this afternoon, and while I'm silting at my home typewriter want to take the opportunity to respond.

Frankly, my promptness amazes me! Your NJROTC Newsletter has the correct information, although the timing may be inappropriate. In regard to the NJROTC Unit at Box Elder High School, I am pleased to report that the unit is no longer on probation, enrollment having exceeded the minimum figure of 100 students for this academic year. To date the unit has enjoyed a very successful year under the direction of the ANSI, Chief Petty Officer John Bassett, who has done one hellova great job by himself since school started in August last year. And when Sue and I attended the NJROTC Military Ball last month (we were flattered to have received invitations) we learned that the new Naval Science Instructor (NSI) should be arriving next month. A CDR Thorn, as I remember, USNA '53, but I don't remember where he's coming from. Lest the above still leave you confused. 1 submitted my resignation to the school board and Chief of Naval Education and Training, most reluctantly, about the first of Aug. after receiving a most attractive offer from Thiokol Wasatch, located about 25 miles west of Brigham City. As you know, Thiokol Aerospace received the NASA Space Shuttle contract for the Solid Rocket Motors during the summer, after a Lockheed dispute was denied by GAO, and they were hiring on a limited schedule. A new Systems Engineering section has been established to support the Space Shuttle effort, and I accepted a position as a Senior Engineer in the section. I started with them the day school started, or just about six months ago. Our "at home" family grows smaller each year. Our oldest daughter, Melinda, is in her junior block at Utah State, majoring in Elem. Ed., while our older boy is Mid'n 4/c in the NROTC Unit at the University of Utah. A junior son and sophomore daughter at Box Elder High seem to be gone more than they are home. Sue and I haven't quite gotten used to the void at the dinner table—but we are enjoying the added freedom from family ties on occasion. Our best to you and your family, Zug, and please pass along my warmest regards to all from the Class of '52 that you see from time to time. Not too much activity along class lines in Brigham City!!"

The Air Force reports that John Conover has retired. John was an R & D director at the Air Force Systems Command, Andrews AFB here in the Washington area. John and his wife. Rose Marie, were eagerly awaiting the results of his State of Virginia CPA exam at the time of this writing. With relatives in South Dakota and Nebraska, the Conovers could head anywhere. Your classmates wish you the best of luck, John.

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Pres., Capt. Ixw Sykes, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRl 1303 Towleston Road Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 759-3115 Washington Area—^The monthly class luncheon was held at Ft. McNair Officers' Club on 4 March and some forty-two classmates were present. Elections were conducted to determine the class leadership for the next year with the following results: President, Lew Sykes; Vice President, Eddy Best; Secretary, Chuck Mumford; Treasurer, Ed Alves.

The program included a slide presentation by Huntly Boyd who was in charge of the Suez Canal salvage operation sponsored by the State Department. It was an excellent show, giving a quick insight into some of the problems involved in raising and removing sunken ships and craft using heavy duty lift ships and heavy duty cranes. Many thanks to Huntly for a good show and a job well done. Patrick J. Kelly was passing through Washington on business and took time out to attend our luncheon. Pat lives at 819 La Crosse Ct., Sunnyvale, California 94087 and is working with Probe Systems, Inc., as Director of Systems Operations and Intelligence.

Congratulations to our newest Flag Selectees, Logan Malone currently assigned Staff SubPac and to Dick Seymour, currently assigned to OpNav. Letter Barrel—I had a dream that went like this. Of the some two hundred and eighty classmates reading this column each person submitted a short letter once every two years, and I had a dream of fourteen letters for each of these columns. Yes, I had a dream! For this column there are two, and odds are they are not from you. OK, you wives out there, let's hear it from you.

In the last column, I reported that Jack Frost had orders to command of the USS WoRDEN (DLG 18), now we hear from her present Commanding Officer—Will Hays: "The

job on WORDEN is great, and

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cludes being homeported overseas in Yokosuka, Japan. The area is changed from what many of *53 saw here over the years, but still is an enjoyable place to have duty. One disadvantage is the scarcity of classmates.

I did have the opportunity to visit with Katy and Art Moreau during a recent visit to Subic Bay, as Art recently assumed the job as CO NavSta Subic. He runs a good base, with the best Officers Club in the Pacific and probably in the entire Navy.

"I will be leaving this job this summer, to who knows where. Jack Frost wiU be coming out here from Washington to relieve me in late July. Norma and I are not necessarily ready to leave this area or job yet, but do look forward to seeing Jack and Sue again."

From Jim Baldinger, 3 March 1975. "After five years on the Eligibility List, 1 just gained appointment to the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Carrier Operations Inspector. Within die month, I shall be starting work at the International Office located at Valley Stream, New York. It will be a big move for the Baldingers—all

60 eight of us—but worth the fabulous opportunity! My oldest daughter is in college and may remain in Minnesota but still uncertain! At any rate, I will be closer to Annapolis, Philadelphia and reunions, Army-Navy Games, etc."

I had a dream your letter was here!!

Orders noted Brian P. McCrane from Naval War College to OpNav, William DeHart from OpNav to STFCinCSouth, and Russell F. Harney from BuPers to JSTF USCinCEur. Biographical Sketches Col. Theodore H. Shadbum USAF, now residing at 4124 Brookhill Drive, Fair Oaks, CA, is stationed with the Air Force Logistics Command, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, Sacramento CA. Photo: Ted at his promotion May 1974; Family photo 1 to r, Craig (17), Barbara (wife), Ted, Shawn (9), Jeffery (19), Kathleen (14), and Mark (17).

"Upon receiving my pilot's wings in 1954 I spent my first tour as a B-26 and B-57 pilot in Europe. With the Air Force interest on education I returned to school and received my Master's degree in Electronics.

I worked as an engineer for four years when I was returned to a flying billet. This was foUowed by staff assignments in the reconnaissance operations career field. I then returned to the engineering career field at Sacramento ALC. Having 100 officers and 200 civilians assigned to support aircraft, such as the F-111, and many electronic and CFM systems is indeed a challenging task.

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Pres., LCol. Clyde D. Dean, USMC Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN 14 Fisk Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 AUTOVON—297-5623, HOME (301) 263-3994 Percent Members: 33

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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. John W. Renard, USN Superintendent's Staff, USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Chairman, 20th Homecoming Cdr. C. M. Plumly, USN 4503 Sonata Ct. Fairfax, VA 22030 Percent Members: 26 Ernie Volgenau reports on our finances: Financial Statement—Class of 1955 Cash Balance Last Statement (for 1974) $1092.89 Interest Earned Since Last Statement 47.67 Working Fund for Class of '55 20th Homecoming —200.00 Checking Account Service Charge — .65 Cash Balance On Hand

$ 939.91

Location of Class Funds: Baltimore Federal Savings & Loan Assoc.

Annapolis Banking & Trust Company

$ 932.87

Total

The Shadburn family: Craig, Barb, Ted, Shawn, Jeffrey, Kathleen and Mark "My wife and family have been with me during my overseas tours except for the year in Vietnam. . . . I have been fortunate to have stabilized tours, but the family has always loved the moving aspect when a tour ended. Our children have grown fast. Only the younger two remain at home. The oldest, Jeff, is an Army ROTC cadet in Cleveland and will graduate from college in 1976.

Mark is working and going to college and Craig is a photographer in the Navy. I have made photography a profitable hobby since 1960. Barb and I are avid golfers and this California weather permits us to play often."

Now I have a dream that you sat right down and wrote me a letter with some more news—please make that dream come true.

7.04 $ 939.91

Lu Gregg has been named a member of the Chicago Regional Panel of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships. His appointment was announced by Commission Chairman Francis L. Dale and Director Bruce H. Hasenkamp. Lu is President of the First Chicago University Finance Corporation and Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Commission on Human Resources; Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and Academic Advisory Board, U.S. Naval Academy.

Clif Shumaker writes, "Responses to the February mailing have been encouraging.

Many classmates have changed their minds since last summer and will be attending the 20th. However, the number of nominations for the class election returned to date is pretty grim—a total of 4. Only one member of the class has to sign the nomination form; those receiving 5 or more nominations will be placed on the ballot. Remember the deadline for nominations is June 3.

"Congratulations are due Bob Poppe, Ray Lunnen, and Jim Mitchell for their selection to colonel in the Air Force. There may be more, but I cannot get the list. Congratulations are also due Blair Warren and Don Briggs. Blair has been appointed to the Na-

tional Naval Reserve Policy Board. Since leaving active duty in '59, he has been very active in the Reserves, in which he is a commander, while with the San Antonio River Authority. Don joined the Potomac Electric Power Company upon his retirement last summer and has been recently promoted to Supervisor, Douglas Point Nuclear Power Staiton. I am sure his wife Aleta will not miss those long FBM cruises.

"While many respondees have indicated their intentions to retire in '75, the following are already in mufti: Lee Chastaine, Mike Mudzo, Fred Peterson, Tom Schultz, Wayne Shanahan, Don Todaro, and Gene Walker. I suspect another dozen have also already retired, but I have not heard from them so I cannot confirm it.

"My last circular had a few errors which need correcting. Two clasmates have reported that Richard S. Smith was kiUed in an AF A/C accident in the fall of 1958. With the regrettable loss of Bob Ballinger in the Korean DMZ in January, this brings the number of known deceased classmates to 38. It has also been reported to me, but unconfirmed, that Mick Serex has been reported MIA in Vietnam since April 1972.

1 reported that Cal Weaver had been in the Army since graduation; not so, he spent 7 years in the Marine Corps before transferring to USA. "Joe Forest reports that Denny Waitley has recently received his Ph.D. in Human Behavior and is a consultant in LaJoUa, California. Ray Medeiros invites anybody passing through Stuttgart, Germany, to drop in—he does not see many of us. Doug Michelsen, who has been teaching high school in Huntington Beach, Calif., for 15 years, reports he recently received his pilot's license and is active in the Civil Air Patrol.

How is it that '55's two outstanding piano players (Doug Michelsen and Dick Gaines) have both wound up teaching in high schools? Dick is in Jacksonville, Fla. "Recent arrivals on the Washington scene, where almost a third of the class is, are Vern Carlson, Bill Collier, Lee Harmony, and George Tsantes. Vern returns to Washington from Germany where he was Special Assistant to the USA C.I.C, Europe. In twenty years, Vern has had extended overseas tours in Norway, Sweden, Vietnam, and Germany, plus several cruises while in the Navy. No wonder he is still a lonely (?) bachelor.

"I have recently had a fantastic break in my quest to locate and correspond with all of our classmates. I am now down to 30 'lost sheep' whom I will not be able to find without your help. Just give me a lead (city, company, etc.) and 1 will foUow it up.

The 'still lost sheep' are: Nat Bernt, Fred Colbern, George Compton, Sam Conoly, Rene DeValery, Dwight Denton, Loring Dresel, Jim Ellstrom, Penny FuUinwider, Lee Gayle, Bob Graue, Carl Haines, Jack Hootman, Tom Irvine, Jack Johnson, Jim Kelly, Dick Mack, Dick Mattox, BiU McGinnis, Ed Micjan, Tom Miller, Tom O'Brien, Cal Ohme, Clay Rose, John Schilpp, Tad Sizemore, Studley Thurston, Seaborn Wade, Eric Woxvold, and Bill Young. While I have not heard from an additional 220 that I have addresses on, I still have hopes. No more volunteering for me!

Shipmate

61 "Those of you living in, or passing through. Washington drop in on our monthly class luncheons. They are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Shipyard O" Club, second floor bar. We will hold them throughout this summer to facilitate our continuing efforts to make our 20th a success. Eddie Turner and Charley Plumley are finaliring the arrangements now.

"Several classmates have reported that they paid for, but did not receive, our 15th Yearbook. They now have them! Otto Zipf reports he still has a few more copies—the price is SI9.00 per copy and well worth it.

"Pliun and I will make another fuU class mailing in mid-May with more dope with 20th. so please keep me informed of your movements. My address is 8800 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna VA 22180."

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Alumni Association is having a class reunions banquet on Samrday. 21 June, at NAS Officers' Club, Los Alamitos. All classmates in the general area are cordially invited to contact Tom State for reservations and information at (213) 536-3884, home (213) 375-9319.

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Ch. E.\ec. Com. Cdr. D. A. Shelso. USN Sec'y. Cdr. J. W. Blanchard, Jr., USN Dep. Dir. of Athletics. USNA Annapolis. MD 21402 Percent Members: 28 Sorry about last month. Gang, but with exactly "zero" letters and no fiberty, I was unable to uncover anything worthy to print.

However, in keeping with my goal to keep '56ers informed, I may soon have to concoct a bunch of news items in hojies that it wUl prompt some response from those of you so featured.

The Washington group continues to be the class bustiers. The January luncheon saw some new faces on the scene. I think that can be attributed to the fact that the guest speaker was none other than our esteemed classmate, the battling toothpick and now Congressman from the second largest state, Texas, one CharUe Wilson. He gave us some very confidential insight as to the inner workings and hidden mechanisms of the present Congress. Charfie is representing the Second District of Texas. After getting out of the Navy, because he beat his Captain in the 118-pound fleet boxing championship, 6 foot 4 inch Charfie served in the Texas State Legislature for twelve years. He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1972 and, calfing on the expertise he gained as a conman while a midshipman, he ran unopposed and narrowly won re-election in 1974 for a second term. Charlie serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Sounds like he is stiU in the Navy. Seriously, I might add that the years have been good to Charlie— he was most articulate and aU of us in attendance at the January luncheon greatly appreciated his sharing his thoughts with us.

WeU Done, Charlie, and our thanks for your continued support on behalf of those of us in blue. We are all very proud of you.

Those of us who had the pleasure of listening to Charlie's comments were: John Slough, Ann and Jim Hogg, Bob Bachman, May, 1975

Jim Smith, Audie Audilet and wife, Charfie Roberts, Rich Seesholtz, Bob Craven, Perry Westmoreland, Hal Dolenga, "Hoppy" Hohenstein. Bob Scanlon, Ralph Schwartz, Don Sacarob, Vera Dander, Larry White, Don Hanson, Al Henry, Ed Sechrest, Jim Eri, Martha and Jim Thomas, Jim Shillinglaw, Carroll Franklin, Pat Ford. Ross Hatch, Em and Joe Talbert, Jane and Howard Burdick, Barbara and Charlie Mitri, Bob Schade, Jake Oaks, Doc Blanchard, Dave Shelso, Rog Lyle. Dean Sackett, Vince Roper, L. D. Nagel. and Jim Cooper.

The March luncheon, as organized by the Washington tripartite of Jim Thomas, Joe Talbert, and John Slough was held at the Market Inn with the following in attendance: "Hoppy" Hohenstein, John Slough, Stan Booth, Paul Bradtmiller, Em and Joe Talbert, Bob Schmitt, George Biles, Charlie Roberts, Bud Alexander, Joe Duke Edwards, Jane and Howard Burdick, Dick Swanenburg, Dave Shelso, Perry Stone, Jack Fellowes. Doc Blanchard, Perry Westmoreland, Rick Seesholtz, Gail and Bob Bachman, Larry White, Dean Sackett. Steve Patten, Martha and Jim Thomas, Roger Lyle, Bob WiUiams, Jack Clay, Roger Betts, Frank LaMotte, and Don Scovel.

Impending orders have Charlie Roberts slated as the ASW Officer on the staff of ComSeventhRt with a July reporting date.

Jack Clay and Roger Betts are also headed overseas. Jack will be the Assistant Naval Attache in Norway and Rog will be the Defense/Naval Attache in Malta. Don Scovel is currently the TV Czar at Chlnfo and is the only classmate with a 1650 designator (PAO Specialist).

Just as I walked back into my office from the March luncheon, I had a long distance call from Jim Orange. Seems he read the March Shipmate and found out that 1956 is still afive. Maybe the word will spread!

AnvTvay, Jim and his wife Carol live in the Philadelphia area. He resigned from the Navy on 1 June 1960 and for the past four years has been into the tennis scene. He currentiy owns and operates two indoor/ outdoor tennis clubs with plans to open a third. He is a registered tennis pro and participates in 35-40 tournaments a year.

He sounded very happy and says he is going after the senior tide (45 and over) one of these years. I believe you, Jim—move over Bobby Riggs. Jim has three daughters; Debbie (17), Diane (14), and Brenda (12).

Do you want a navy blue necktie with white biUygoats on it? The woman's auxiliary to George Welsh's coaching staff has formed an unincorporated group known as "Go Goat," headed up by Sandra Welsh.

This bunch of hustlers wiU send you this attractive tie for S8.50. True. I own two!!

Just order from Sandra at 243 King George Street, Annapolis 21401. (Ed. Note—It is a great tie; even President Ford has been photographed wearing one Admiral Anderson gave him.)

Jerry Fulk writes, "After about ten years of sea and shore duty in California, I'm back on the East Coast, albeit temporarily.

I have just completed a tour as MUitary Research Associate at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory and am presentiy in the PCO Course at Newport. I'm enroute to Yokosuka to reUeve Rudy Daus as CO of

PARSONS. Skip Furlong was through here in early January. He was on his way to Pearl Harbor to take PONCHATOULA. John Heniy was here last week from SacLant, working on the war games. I've seen more classmates here in two weeks than I saw in two years at Livermore. I hope a few pass through Yokosuka."

Vern Dander has requested the foUowing be publicized: "Sugar Bowl Reunion—The '55 Sugar Bowl football team is planning their 20th reunion in conjunction with the Air Force game in Washington, D . C , on 4 October. All members of the team (varsity, f>oolies, and managers) interested in attending should contact LCol. Vera Dander, 10004 Mike Road, Oxon Hill, Md. 20022 for further details. Also include information on the whereabouts of anyone who might not get the word through Shipmate."

Frank White has sent along an informative letter. He has recently been appointed to a cabinet level post as Director of the Industrial Development Commission by the Goveraor of Arkansas. He reports: "I have been in Little Rock since 1961 and the past five years my fife has really changed. Spent 12 years with MerriU Lynch, then went to the 4th largest bank in the state as President of the Financial Service Corporation. The Goveraor asked me to take his top cabinet post as Director of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission and here 1 am for two years. Bill Simpson, my old roommate, is the minister of the West Markham Baptist Church here in Little Rock. Small world to say the least Harry Barnes practices law in Camden, Arkansas, and he was, at one time, a law partner of the Governor's. He also has the Marine Reserve Unit in Dallas, Texas. Thought you would like to have a littie information from Arkansas. Hoote Foote looks the same. I swear I am going to make my 20th Reunion. Hoi>e you reaUy work on that."

Frank is also active in the Littie Rock Chamber of Commerce, is on the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Children's Hospital, is married, and has three children.

One sad note—Janice and Fred Ernst lost their nine-year-old son, Douglas, on 29 January 1975 as a result of a very serious automobile accident in which Janice and Fred very narrowly escaped death. Our prayers, thoughts, and concerns are with you, Janice and Fred. All of your classmates extend their deepest sympathy on this tragic loss.

God bless you both. Fred's address is 8407 Thoraberry Drive East, Marlton, Maryland 20870.

Finally, recent mail call and phone caUs have brought me some smaU encouragement as to your support of Shipmate and the Class of 1956 column. My sincere thanks and please continue to keep me informed.

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Pres.. Maj. Fritz Warren, USMC Sec'y. Mr. Frank Barnes 7705 Falstaff Rd.. McLean. VA 22107 Corr. Sec y, Cdr. D. M. Collins, USN P.O. Box 7539. Ben Franklin Station Washington. DC 20044 Percent Members: 32

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I have a large backlog of material but have to leave room for the following Washington Chapter news submitted by Dave Willingham. Another long article next month is guaranteed.

Pres., Cdr. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Ernest C. Luders, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, M D 21402 Tel.: (301) 267-3285 Autovon: 281-3285 Percent Members: 32 The Mail Bag The old Post Office box has certainly been chock full lately. Regretfully your over-extended secretary has been up to his ears promoting ice hockey here at USNA and has been neglectful of his journalistic duties. My sincere apologies to those of you who so kindly responded to my pleas for material and have patiently waited to see your contributions in print.

Bill Oliver sent me a copy of his beautiful family Christmas letter; too long to quote verbatim but here are the highlights.

Bill, Virginia, their four sons and daughter are residing in Oakland, California. Bill is assigned to VR-30 flying C-9's (the mUitary version of the DC-9) at NAS Alameda.

Truly enjoying California, they have spent much time in the Sierras tobogganing, camping, hiking, and fishing. Much of Bill's spare time is devoted to his duties as a Scoutmaster and being a back yard farmer while Virginia has her hands full with Andrew (age 7 months). The Olivers extend a warm and sincere invitation to friends near and far to share their home and table whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Steve "Whitey" Edwards is CO of USS JULIUS A. PURER (DEG-6) out of Charles-

ton and claims a '58 first—Following a six month deployment with the NATO squadron last summer, FURER was extended for about two months. Steve requested permission for his two sons, Randy (13) and Scott (12) to join the ship for the remainder of the cruise and was given the go ahead! After joining the ship in Norway, the boys rode the ship home across the Atlantic, visited the Azores for a fuel stop and became accomplished Boatswains Mates! Bill is expecting orders to D. C. this summer. Other '58ers in DesRon 20 are Jim Hamrick (USS DAVIS) and

Tom Buell (USS H E W E S ) who will also be transferring this summer.

The dearth of class news got to Dave Allard and he wrote a three page epistle that I will try to encapsulate here. Following graduation Dave became a helicopter pilot and served in HS-8 along with Dan Mayers and Mike O'Connor. Leaving the Navy in 1963, he joined the AC Electronics Division of General Motors in Milwaukee as an engineer recruiter. In 1967, the untimely death of his brother, Mike, in Vietnam brought Dave to NAS Lemoore where he saw Lee Mink and Dick Hanson, both fellow 7th Company alumni. They had just formed a partnership in Monterey seUing life insurance, mutual funds, etc. Early the following year Dave joined them. In early 1969, Dave, Dick, and a West Pointer formed a company which has evolved into the present firm, Financial Marketing Corporation (FMC).

(See their ads in Shipmate.) Within a year Dan Mayers and Pete Ericksen joined the Corporation. Now consisting of 13 professional financial planners and a back up staff

Dave Allard of ten, FMC is proud to be in the van of a new industry—Comprehensive Financial Planning. Dick Hanson and Dave were in the first class of forty-two in the country to earn the Certified Financial Planner professional designation. In 1974 Dave was selected as "CEP of the Year." Currently President of FMC and a member of the University of Santa Clara Board of Trustees (College for Financial Planning), Dave is deeply involved in his profession. Other '58ers that Dave has seen recently include Dick Alexander, Chuck Forsman, Chet Kunz. Jerry Larson, Lee Lukenas, Walt Mitchell, Miles Mixon, Bill Schramm, George Segelbacher, Warren Walters and Stu Merriken. A trip East last fall included a visit with Mike Woodbury and Gran Fuller, both of whom are working with Jack Rennie's firm. Pacer Systems. '58 is well represented in the Monterey area and anyone passing through should not hesitate to call.

Another classmate making it in the civilian world is Al Rachap who has left the slumping automobile business in Annapolis to join The Henry Company, a gold investment firm in Washington.

Al Rachap

Washington Chapter News The Washington Chapter of our class got together for our annual Christmas luncheon (with wives) at the Fort McNair Club on 27 December. It was a thoroughly enjoyable get-together, with plenty of good sea (shore?) stories swapped, and plans being made for future class affairs in the D.C. area. We talked over plans for future social events— such as, the 1958 D.C. Spring Fling, a special car for classmates on the Army-Navy Game train and Homecoming. (Note that we had better get organized in a hurry to find a suitable site for our 20th Homecoming Festivities.) The attendees at the December 1974 luncheon included: Terry and Bruce Wilcox; Jane and Pete Westphal; Mike Hanley (our current Chapter President); Ed Britton; Chuck Day; Jack Nicholas and his father. Jack Nicholas, Sr.; Flolinn and Ed Sheehan; Carroll and Jack Pierce; Kathleen and Dave Willingham; Sylvia and John Rohrbaugh; Phyliss and Jack VanNiman; Missy and Bill Mooney; Barbara and Paul Polski; Bill Pivarnik; and Bev and Dave Stubbs (and 1 may have missed a few names). The Chapter still features a luncheon at the Fort McNair Club starting at 1130 the last Thursday of every month. No reservations needed—just show up!

Some of the news items picked up at the Christmas luncheon follow: Bill Smith (9th Co.), Norfolk Manager for Anatech (Analysis and Technology), Inc., underwent surgery for lung cancer in August 1974 and is now back at work. Bill, Nancy and all five children had parts in the Virginia Beach Little Theatre production of "Flower Drum Song." The oldest child, Anna Marie, has had several major parts in this theatre.

Ed Sheehan spent Thanksgiving at brother Jim's change of command when he took over VP-23 at Brunswick, Maine, on 27 November. It was a nice ceremony and Ed thinks it was well run even though sponsored by the Navy. (Ed. is a civilian with the Army.)

Cdr. Dave Willingham (SC) USN; wife, Kathleen; daughters: Peggy (10), Eileen (9), and Rosemary (7); and son, David (5) arrived on the Washington scene last summer and reside at 7201 Sampal Place, Springfield VA 22153. Dave is assigned to OpNav (Information Systems Division) and is responsible for analysis of automated data systems plans for the Naval Supply Systems Command and the Naval Air Systems Command. The Willinghams came to D. C. following a tour at the Navy Aviation Supply Office in Philadelphia.

We have a Navy dentist in our class— John Kennard, who was recently selected for Commander. John started out in the Supply Corps but left active duty in 1965, went through dental school at Ohio State and returned to the Navy in the Dental Corps in 1969. John and Donna have resided in Coronado, California, since that time. John is currently Prosthetics Officer at NAS North Island. He will be coming back to the Washington area this summer for two years as a student at the Naval Graduate Shipmate

63 Dental School in Bethesda. The WillinghanK and the Keimards paths have crossed many times since graduation. Dave made two TAD trips to San Diego in 1974 (brought Kathleen along on one) and had a delightful stay with the Kennards both times. John recently stayed with the Willinghams while back East to do some house hunting and visit his family in Ohio.

I don't have a roster of classmates in the D. C. area but feel free to contact me for information about upcoming events and I will get in touch with our "devious plotters and improbable planners" to get the straight gouse. My home telephone number is (703) 455-5330.

"At this writing, the only firm information is that the event will be in the Los Angeles area, again, on Saturday, June 7. Any requests for reservations or current addresses for inclusion in the maifing list may be sent to me (John Kanuch) at 30617 Rue de la Pierre, Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274.

With a bigger turnout, we expect to have better facilities than last year. Our intent is that we will have enough support to change the area location from year to year; '76 is planned to be in the San Diego area."

Also had a nice letter from Bill Whittlesey in Phalaborwa (South Africa), who reports the birth of their third daughter, Margaret Haigh, bom 21 November 1974, arriving at 8 pounds, 3 oz. in Johaimesburg. BiU has also taken up long distance running. He claims to be preparing to meet John Butterfield and has been running about 300 miles a month in preparation for a 54-mile cross Chmn. Exec. Com., country jog in May. He states, "My weight Cdr. Edward B. Baker, USN is to about 165, my academy weight, and Sec'y, LCdr. Lloyd Adams, USN my heart beat to about 55-60. Other things 7869 Godolphin Dr. don't change much here except more golf Springfield, VA 22153 and squash. We are also grateful for our or, P.O. Box 1692, Annapofis, MD 21404 family for, since becoming Mormons in Percent Members: 29 1968, we have become more aware of the importance of family growth. Out here away CLASS BIZ from most worldly things we have the Class directory distribution has generated opportunity to reflect on those things which a bit of correspondence from classmates should be of the greatest importance to aU writing to tell us of errors or updated adof us. Don't see many classmates since not dresses. We hope these will continue to come many destroyers make it up the Ofiphantes and provide us with class news of interest River, our largest body of water." Thanks to all of us. Might also remind all who for the note. Bill, and good luck on your have not already done so this calendar running endeavors. year that the annual class dues are being received. Inflation has not gotten to this Bruce Brown recently assumed command yet—only $3.00 per annum. These class dues of Marine Air Control Squadron Five at help to defray expenses incurred during the MCAS Beaufort. From Navy Times I year, i.e., class directory, mailing costs for gleaned the following moves; Mike Brown Homecoming flyers, etc. Any money not is going to an Airdale Staff, ComCarGru used goes into our General Class Fund, in- Six and Joe Brantuas is headed for duty on vestments which should ultimately be used the staff ComFlt/AEWWingPac; Larry Perfor college scholarships for chUdren of our menter has orders to CarAEWRon 122 and classmates. Please send your checks to either Paul Guay to Phom Penh. That's it for this Ted Baker, myself or our Treasurer, Joe month so with a round turn I bid you, McGUnchey, made payable to USNA Class RISE AND SHINE WITH '59 of '59.

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HERE & THERE One such letter recently received from John Kannch in Palos Verdes, Calif., he writes: "Received my class directory a few weeks back and found information I might be able to update. Bumped into Harry Boltz at the Philadelphia airport on 2 January. He is living in Florida, but expects to be relocating soon and promised to keep in touch when he gets settled. Gus Littlefield, recalled by Pan Am, now living at 85 Sherry Lane. New Milford CT 06776. Dan Richardson now at 2718 Mariner Dr., San Pedro CA 90732.

"Roy Yenchko's new address is 3650 N. 45tii Ave., HoUywood FL 33021.

"Last June we had an inaugural of an annual Southern California get-together. Although we submitted information in January to be published in the class column, it got lost in the shuffle and never made it in print. Thanks to Joe Flynn, we got a fairly good mailing list compiled and had a turnout of about eighteen classmates. We figure with a littie help through Shipmate, the word might spread a bit farther and the mraout a bit bigger.

May, 1975

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Pres., Mr. Henry A. Lawinski Sec'y. Dr. Chico Chavez P.O. Box 184, GreeleyvUle, SC 29056 Percent Members: 33 Here and There Al Jordan followed up the announcement of new membership in the Gaston, Snow and Ely Bartlett law firm of Boston (March column) with a detailed account of what he has done since graduation. His first assignment

was in

USS

MITSCHER

(DL-2),

followed by Sub School and service in USS JALLAO (SS-368). His last tour as a naval officer was in USS DANIEL WEBSTER ( S S B N -

626). After leaving the service he entered the Harvard Law School and graduated in June '68 with an LL.B. He joined the firm of Gaston, Snow, Motley and Holt in Boston, with which he has been associated since, working primarily in the areas of securities regulation, corporate finance and real estate finance. The firm merged with another firm, becoming Gaston, Snow and Ely Bartlett in March '74 and Al was elected as a partner in November '74.

Al is still in the Reserves, a LCdr. and CO of Naval Reserve Submarine Support Facility 101 in Lawrence, Mass. He notes that on weekend drills he frequently sees Bob Powers, who is a Sub Base Military Personnel Officer; Jim Philbick, who is CO of the USS TIGRONE; and Chief Ward who is CO of the AMBERJACK.

Other classmates he sees or with whom he corresponds are George Prebola, who is with Smith, Baraey & Co. in Boston; Bob Kowall, who is with Bethlehem Steel; Gary Helms, who is VP of the Fiduciary Trust Co. in New York; Bill Davidson, who recently embarked on a career in law after an MBA from Wharton and a stint with Dennison while attending law school; and Dave Quinlan, who just completed a tour as aide to the Commandant and is serving a one-year tour at Okinawa. Al and wife Carolyn have three children: Jennifer 9, Michael 5, and Stephanie 16 months. He and his famUy extend an invitation to their home to any classmates in or passing through Boston.

From Chico My correspondence with a number of classmates in an attempt to recmit co-chairmen and agents for the Alumni Association Annual Fund Drive netted a few responses (mostly of the "sorry, but" type). I was particularly pleased to hear from two guys who couldn't serve this year because of duty overseas. Frank Shotton, who is an M.D. with the Air Force, is now stationed in England. He noted that he would write later to keep us posted on his activities. The other was Dave Kalb, who is now in Spain —he promised that the next time we met we could "habla Espangol"—he's got a long way to go.

"Election, Class of '60" will be upon us shortly. I would urge you aU to get your nominations in to me by the end of July.

For instructions, refer to our last column or our class constitution, or get in touch witii me. My telephone is (803) 426-2574.

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Pres., Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig, USN 3724 S. Queensgrove Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Percent Members: 30 Bob Shaw, in a nice note, brought us up to date on his activities. Bob, Maxine, and young son Robert II (26 Sept. '74) are residing at 710 B Constitution Dr. in Durham, N.C. 27705 where Bob is in tiie MBA Program at Duke University. Bob has had extensive logistics experience both in the fleet, as an instructor, and more recently on the Staff, ComNavSup in Wash. DC. Bert Cassels was the subject of a feamre article, "Seattle Navyman, Destroyer's Executive Officer," disseminated by the PAO, CincPacFlt. Bert, we leara, is XO of the USS WHIPPLE (DE 1062) and is operating

in WesPac. WHIPPLE recentiy visited the island of Ambon, Indonesia, the first such visit by an American warship since World War II. The article quoted Bert on his duties, responsibilities and reflections as a

64 typical executive officer of a destroyer-type ship. The article also noted that Bert had attended the University of Washington, Naval War College, and the Naval Destroyer School.

Duane Duff and family departed the Philippines and are back in CONUS, where Duane is on the Staff of Commander, Service Group ONE at Mare Island. During his tour in Subic Bay at the height of the Vietnam effort, Duane had a most fruitful and engaging tour at the Ship Repair Facility.

He served as a Production Support Superintendent (Public Works Officer in a shipyard) and as a Diving and Salvage Officer.

Due to his efforts and those of his associates, SRF Subic was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. Congratulations!

Duane's present job is to oversee ServGru O N E ' S maintenance efforts, which include responsibility for about 30 ships. The staff resided aboard USS HECTOR (AR 7) for about 4 months before they moved ashore. During that time, Duane frequently saw Marc Bruno, who is Repair Officer.

Judy, Duane, daughter Deb (10), and son Bob (8) reside in quarters at Mare Island: 819 Cedar Ave., Mare Island CA 94592. They would love to hear from friends in the Bay Area, phone (707) 552-1624.

Duane reports that Leo Willetts is in the "Connie" at Bremerton.

A letter from the firm, Holbrook and Associates, Manufacturers Representative, Industrial and Process Equipment, tells of another successful 196rer. Doug Holbrook and firm are located in Salt Lake City.

Doug is also CO of the Naval Reserve Security Group in Utah.

Doug and Suzanne have 3 children, Mark (13), Keith (11), and Douglas H. (10).

They live at 3589 Avondale Drive, Salt Lake City, 84121. In the winter Doug is active with the ski patrol at Alta, Utah, and in the summer, sailing. The Holbrooks have seen the Breeces, Lamportes, and Don Lyons, Don prior to his transfer to N.J. If anyone knows the address of Dave Stafford, please relay it to the C S .

Data cards are always welcome.

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Pres., LCdr. John Hewitt, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Howard Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R Captain's Enterprises 2521 RivaRoad Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 34 It's always a pleasure to announce the accomplishments of classmates, and Bill Kirvan sent along the following press release: "SecDef Schlesinger has announced the appointment of George Marienthal as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environmental Quality in the Office of the Ass't. Sec'y. Defense for Health and Environment, effective 16 February 1975. As the DASD (EQ), Mr. Marienthal will be the senior adviser to the Ass't. Sec'y., Dr. James R. Cowan, for environmental quality matters.

"Mr. Marienthal, 36, has served since early 1971 with the US Environmental

Protection Agency, most recently as Director of Regional Liaison and, formerly, as Director of Federal Activities. Before joining EPA, Mr. Marienthal served four years at the Logistics Management Institute as senior research associate and also five years with the US Air Force before resigning as a captain.

"Born in Kansas City, Mo., Mr. Marienthal was graduated from the US Naval Academy and received M.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Stanford U. and American U., respectively.

"Mr. Marienthal is married to the former Mary Biswell of Baker, Ore., and they have three childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Shawn, Patrick, and Shannon. They reside in Rockville, Md." Congratulations to George and Mary for this fine honor.

Around the Fleet After a five-year hiatus we finally heard from Joe Hanzel who says that after two years as a civilian he saw the light and returned to active duty in August 1969. Two years as Navigator in USS GEORGE C .

MARSHALL was followed by a two year tour at Strategic Systems Projects Office in DC. After that Joe went to Monterey to be a member of the first class to undertake the Masters in Naval Intelligence. After graduation in March, the Hanzels were off for duty on ComSubGru EIGHT Staff in Naples, Italy.

Wanda Elliott writes that she and Ronnie are living in Annette, Alaska. Ronnie is in the Coast Guard and is stationed at the Air Station there. It's a beautiful two-year tour and they are really enjoying the country.

I just returned from a two-week annual reserve stint this year at the Naval War College in Newport. Saw classmates Mike Tansey and Don Christy both attending courses and Jay Blown of the Military Sealift Command, who was participating in our program.

It is my sad duty to relay to the class the following announcement sent to me by the Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

We report with sincere sorrow the passing of Mrs. Mary Amanda (Mandy) Heffernan, the wife of LCdr. Thomas J. Heffernan, on 20 February of, leukemia. Funeral services and interment were held at Orlando, Fla. LCdr. Heffernan is Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in the Orlando area.

Mrs. Heffernan is survived by her husband and three daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Shaleen, age 5; Mary Catherine, age 3; and Bernadette, age 1.

LCdr. Heffernan and his daughters reside at 3425 Ramey Circle, Oriando, FL 32809.

Our sincere sympathies are extended to Tom and his daughters.

That's it for another month. When your class representative contacts you concerning membership and a contribution for the Alumni Association please give them both positive consideration.

The status of our MlA's including Smokey and Brad is everyone's concern. Your prayers and interest are appreciated.

HOMECOMING 10-11-12 October

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Pres., Kent A. Maxfield Sec'y, Mike Shelley 7096 Leewood Forest Drive Springfield, VA 22151 Percent Members: 32 Leonard M. Eaton was promoted in January to Manager of the Production Control Division at Lukens Steel Co., Inc., at Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He was also appointed by the President to serve on the Management Council. Len joined Lukens in 1968 as a technical assistant in Production Control. Prior to his recent promotion, he served as supervisor, general supervisor, and superintendent. In 1972, he earned an MBA degree from the University of Delaware.

Len and his wife, Jana, live in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have a daughter, Heather, who is one-year old.

Jim Metcalfe writes from Virginia Beach that he is in his final year of law school at William & Mary. After graduation in June, he will begin a one-year clerkship with one of the Federal District Judges in Norfolk.

Jim is a member of a reserve squadron, VS72, as are Bob Polich and John Conroy. Bob lives in New York and works for the Port of New York Authority. John graduated from Seton Hall Law School last June and is practicing law in the Toms River, New Jersey, area. With his growing contacts in the legal world, Jim was also able to report that Ron Schowalter graduated from St. Louis University Law School about 1970 and is practicing law in the St. Louis area.

Mai Schantz, who is Flag Sec. to ComCaribSeaFron, has provided information on four of our classmates. Ellen and Wiley Grantham live in San Juan, where he is SupShips for the area. Wiley is in charge of arranging for and supervising voyage repairs and commercial shipyard work on ships in the Caribbean. Lana and Dave Moore are stationed at NavCommSta Puerto Rico at Fort Allen, near Ponce. Dave is Plans Officer for the station. Harry Ball, now

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of BARNSTABLE COUNTY is expect-

ing orders soon to assignment with the New Zealand Navy, as Assistant Hydrographer of the Navy. Dick Hutter is flying as a TACCO in P-3's.

Two alumni fathers have responded to my continuing calls for help in locating "missing" classmates. Capt. John Parks, USN (Ret.) '39 reports that his son John Parks '63 is attending NPGS Monterey, working toward a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering. John, Trudy, and their daughter, Michelle, are expecting a baby brother within a few months. News of Frank Pinney has been supplied by his dad, RAdm. F. L. Pinney, Jr., USN (Ret.) '34. Frank left USNA in 1961 and entered the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee.

He graduated in 1963 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. Due to a training accident, he was assigned limhed duty after completion of Basic School. Frank resigned from the Corps in December of 1965 and worked for IBM until, with several others, he formed the firm of Advanced Systems, Inc., in Chicago. In 1973 he resigned his position as national sales manager and Shipmate

65 moved to California. Frank now works as a builder, and as caretaker of a large ranch near Big Sur. The Chase Manhattan Bank has announced the promotion of Michael B. Bracy to Vice President. Mike joined Chase's Global Credit Department in 1969 and participated in the bank's special development program. He was named a lending officer in 1971, appointed assistant treasurer in 1972, and promoted to second vice president in 1973. He is a team leader in the Corporate Banking Department's public utilities division. Mike and his wife, Ella, live in New York City.

12/69 NPGS Monterey. MS, Computer Systems Management; 1/70-10/71 Instructor, Destroyer School; 11/71-11/72 Aide/ Flag Sec. to CommNavForV, Saigon; 2/73-

bo where he will be Chief Engineer on a service force ship; Joe was in Intelligence Division on Seventh Fleet Staff. Jerry Harkins is Flag Sec. to ComDesGru ONE. 6/74 XO, USS KOELSCH ( D E - 1 0 4 9 ) ; 8/74Dick McKenna was on the same staff, but (present) Aide to the President, Naval War is now XO, USS KIRK. Denny Conley has College. Expects orders to the Naval War left BuPers and is now XO, USS BRUMBY, College Command and Staff course 8/75. homeported in Charleston. I saw Huey Long Awards include Bronze Star. last year, wuh VAW-114. We received a LCdr. Alan L. Lutz (SC) USN. Married Christmas card from Ed Hartford, stUl a Bette Carothers 10/2/65. Children: David bachelor, who works with an engineering 11/24/66, Peter 1/15/70. Career: 10/63- firm in Chicago. Also heard from Virginia 3/64 Supply Corps School; 4/64-6/65 USS and Ray Heins. Ray and Charlie Minter are MURRAY (DD-576); 8/65-7/67 ComOcean- XO's of DD's out of Newport. My old SysLant Staff; 7/67-4/69 NavFac Barbados; roommate John Dolby lives in Concord, 5/69-5/72 Staff, Supply Corps School; 6/72- California, and works with an engineering 12/72 Transportation Management School, firm. George Nolan is at Los Alamos takOakland; 1/73-5/75 NMCB-74, Gulfport ing care of weapons. Finally, Larry Atkin(extended deployments to Guam and Diego son of the Supply Corps has completed the Garcia); will report 6/75 to ComCBLant OA curriculum at Monterey and is at SPCC, Staff, Norfolk.

Mechanicsburg." Many thanks, Tom. Terry D. Rogers. Career: 63-65 CommuCincinnati, Ohio, real estate consultant nications Officer, USS T. E. CHANDLER Edward F. McBride, Jr., has been selected (DD-717); 65-67 Communications Officer, as Sales and Marketing Man of the Year USS WAINWRIGHT ( D L G - 2 8 ) . Resigned from for 1974 by the National Association of service 6/67. Graduated from University of Home Builders. Ed was given this outstandWyoming Law School 6/70. Has practiced ing honor for his efforts on behalf of Artisan law in Jackson, Wyoming, since 1970. Re- Development, Division of Kaiser-Aema, cently elected County and Prosecuting At- Cincinnati. He received the award during torney for Teton County. special ceremonies at the NAHB National LCdr. Thomas J. Robertson, USN. Mar- Convention in Dallas this January. Ed was ried Julie Roberts 5/29/65. Children: John named recipient of the award from among 3/15/66, Diana 8/5/68. Career: 63-65 Sub- hundreds of entries submitted by NAHB members throughout the U.S. The competimarine training; 65-68 USS JAMES K . POLK (SSBN-645); 68-71 Engineer Officer, USS tion provides recognition to an individual judged to have been the outstanding sales THEODORE ROOSEVELT (SSBN-600); 71-73 Material Officer, ComSubRon TEN; 73-75 manager or marketing director of the year, Michael B. Bracy and who has made the most significant conExecutive Officer, USS PARGO ( S S N - 6 5 0 ) .

Expects orders summer 1975 to staff or sub- tribution to his employer's sales goals for If you have not yet received a copy of the year. After service in destroyers, Ed the Class of 1963 Register, please let me marine PCO training.

LCdr. Nicholas J. Nerangis, USNR-R. left the Navy in 1969. He holds an MBA know. If your career summary is not in the with distinction from Harvard Business Register, make an effort to prepare a sum- Married Kathleen Butler 11/28/63. ChilSchool, and has lectured at both Cincinnati dren: Lisa 11/21/64, Nicholas, Jr. 3/23/67, mary and send it to me. We are planning Technical College and the University of Stephen 8/3/72.

Career: 7/63-7/65 Admin to have a second edition within a few years, Cincinnati College of Business. He presently and the more information we can gather Assistant, Communications Officer, USS serves as a real estate consultant for Ted BAINBRIDGE (DLGN-25); 7/65-11/67 Comnow the less trouble we'll have in putting Mayer Creative Services, Inc., Cincinnati. munications Officer, ComServRon EIGHT; it together then. Besides, you can have the 11/67-8/68 Sales Training, Caterpillar Tracrare pleasure of seeing your exploits splashed across the pages of Shipmate. Unless you tor Co., Peoria, Illinois; 8/68-8/69 Towmotor Corporation (Caterpillar subsidiary), ask me not to, your career summary will appear in this column. Judging from the Cleveland, Ohio; 9/69-7/70 Eastera Regionresponse to the Register, most of us have al Sales Manager, Towmotor Corp., Philaa continuing interest in the progress of our delphia; 8/70-(present) Resigned Towmotor classmates. Here are extracts from the sum- to open a McDonald's franchise off route 1-64 just east of Richmond, Virginia. maries I received this month: Tom Miller has supplied information LCdr. John O. (Ollie) Donelan, USNRTAR. Married Sandra Willis 8/28/65. Chil- about a number of our classmates. Here's dren: John O., Jr. 10/30/66, Linda 5/13/69, what he had to say: "I am still the Aide to Nancy 4/1/72. Career: 1/65-6/65 HS-10; ComSeventhFlt, and am very much enjoy6/65-4/68 HS-6. Two WestPac deployments, ing the tour. We live on base at Yokosuka, rescued four downed airmen; 4/68-7/69 where our son. Ward, was born on ValenRAG instructor, HS-10. Released from ac- tine's day '74. We'll probably be around tive duty; 7/69-4/70 Systems Engineer, East- there until Aug./Sept. of this year and ern Airiines; 5/70-1/73 Recruiter and Pub- would like to see all passing through. About lic Affairs Officer, Naval Air Reserve Unit two minute's notice should be enough to get Norfolk; 1/73-6/73 Armed Forces Staff Col- the martini pitcher broken out. lege; 7/73-2/75 Training Department, Naval "I attended the farewell party for Paul Air Reserve Unit Norfolk; 3/75-(present) Woods, relieved as XO, USS KNOX; Paul NPGS Monterey, Operations Analysis had relieved me on KNOX in September '73. course.

At Subic I saw Dan Cunha, who is mainLCdr. Paul E. Tobin, Jr., USN. Mar- tenance officer in an A-7 squadron aboard ried Lynne Dawson Carter 6/12/63. Chil- MIDWAY. About the same time I saw Hank Edward F. McBride, Jr. dren: Mary Elizabeth 11/22/64, Patricia Dalton, who is XO, USS LANG. At Baguio Carter 4/16/68. Career: 8/63-4/66 MPA, in the Philippines I saw Bob Waples who is As you may have guessed, I like to inwith MSC, and Mickey Mays who is in op- clude a photo or two with this column each 1st Lt., USS TOWERS ( D D G - 9 ) ; 6/66-12/66 Destroyer School, Class 17; 1/67-8/68 Engi- erations at ComSurfPac. Sally and Joe month. I need help. Try to send me a photo Bustamante recently left Yokosuka for Sase- you already have on hand, and when you neer Officer, USS DAVIS ( D D - 9 3 7 ) ; 9/68-

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66 attend a gathering of classmates (two persons qualify as a gathering, for this purpose) take a picture or two. The printer prefers glossy prints, so send them if possible. But don't let a matte or silk finish stop you if the print is reasonably clear.

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Pres., Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, LCdr. James Baumstark, USN USS G. P. LiscoMB (SSN-685), FPO NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Robert Joyce, USN Candidate Guidance Div. USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 34 As you will note if you continue on with this column, the mailman has not exactly been beating down my door. I will try not to let that bother me, however, and will get on with the business at hand.

In early March, John Kendall accompanied an Educator Visit to the Naval Academy from the Philadelphia area. John and I did manage to share some conversation over a few martinis and during our discussion John offered to set up a party following the '75-Army-Navy game on November 29. As near as I could tell through the fog which settled after several olives were consumed, he was sincere. To assist him, I promised to put out the word this month in the hopes that many of you would express an interest in attending. Once we get an idea of the numbers involved, John will get busy and we will be able to give you some idea of the time, place and cost.

Please let me know if you will be able to attend and I will pass it on to John. If he didn't mean to offer, it's too late now.

Besides myself, there are eight classmates stationed here at USNA. This small but inactive group includes Tony Garcia, Chuck Laskey and Tony Lemke, all company officers, Ed Hannum and Frank Hiestand teaching in Engineering and Weapons, Tom Murray in Naval Command and Management and Webb Wright in Physical Education.

If any of you visit Annapolis, I hope you will drop in to Leahy Hall and say "Hi." I I can't offer much, but will provide a cup of coffee and a chance to view the best looking secretaries on campus.

So much for this month. If you like this type of column you can perpetuate it by keeping the cards and letters coming at their present rate.

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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 June Week is almost upon us again, and with it the Class of 1975 awaits their magic moment to snap on those golden shoulder boards, fling that crusted First Class cap high into the air, then don the cover of an Ensign, USN—does it seem possible mates

that we were in that position TEN YEARS ago next month?!!

Talked to Steve McDonald last March, and he indicated that the cost of the 10th Reunion Newsletter, which was sent to each of us with current addresses on file with the Alumni Association, would come from our class treasury. Anyone having knowledge of its present balance, etc., please contact either Bob Champioux, our Class Treasurer, or myself. Steve's newsletter required slight modification which I asked Steve to submit directly to the Shipmate Staff to ensure inclusion into the earliest edition possible. All reunion "bulletins" will be handled the same way. For charter flight information, Steve says to write: Manager, Passenger Sales, Eastern Air Lines, 225 Peachtree NE, Suite 615, Atlanta, Ga. Finally, Steve mentioned that he has seen Ann and Stu Caldwell and Dale Moses on EAL flights lately.

He has also seen Jim Savard fashioning a hippie haircut in Chicago and Pat Philbin sporting the same coiffure in New York.

Received a letter some time ago from Charles Miller, but I hesitated including it into the column since Chip was neither in our class directory or our Lucky Bag. But, Alas!, I've finally located him in the latest edition of Register of Alumni—under non graduates. Chip writes that he has been trying to get his letter off for five years! He and his wife, Kathy, are the proud and fortunate parents of four healthy children— 2 boys and 2 girls. They make their home in Montville, New Jersey, and own the Town House Inn, a seafood restaurant in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jazz is featured at the inn, and Mike Butterfield's father, Billy Butterfield, was recently their guest star.

Gordon Edwards (NG) stopped by for a weekend. Gordon and his wife, Mikal, and three children live in Brussels where Gordon manages his own mutual fund and also headquarters his worldwide real estate business. Their close friend and neighbor, Barbara McCarthy, stopped in the Town House with Thel Hooks a while earlier for a small reunion. They see Barb and their two children often. Kathy and Wil Banks ( N G ) , traveling from their home in Sydney, Australia, enroute to Oregon to see Kathy's parents, stayed in NY City with their three lovely daughters long enough to say hello.

Wil and his family have lived in Australia for 2'/i years where Wil has been dabbling in international banking. The season before last when the Cowboys whipped the NY Giants in New York, Chip met and spoke briefly with Roger Staubach and Skip Orr. Rog said he heard that Tom Hager is in Las Vegas dealing Black Jack. Meg and Tony Johns live in Hillsdale, New Jersey, with their daughter, Kristen, and a new baby. Any Classmates in New York area who are interested in nostalgia and dinner, interspersed with a gentle touch of jazz.

Chip asks that you give him a call.

Hearty congratulations are in order for Ernie Lockwood who recently won the 1974 PacFlt Junior Officer Award for Shiphandling Competition for ComSubPac. Ernie is aboard the

USS

GUITARRO ( S S N - 6 6 5 ) . I

called the ship and asked for a photo, but I'm not certain that it will reach me by press time. I talked briefly with Dan Rumbley in March, following his close shave

while piloting the Navy's new S-3A Viking ASW aircraft. Dan has the unique distinction of being the only classmate and one of just a handful of aviators to have safely ejected from this sleek, twin engine patrol plane. Dan suffered minor bruises and bums, but he's already back in good shape. Susan and Dan have two lovely girls, Micky (8) and Laura ( 4 ) . Dan mentioned that Lee Johnson is also in VS-31 flying the Viking.

Jack McCrory has been transferred from USS DACE to PG School. As noted in last month's column, Arnie McKechnie was looking for his orders—well they're in . . . he's going from Staff, ComServGru 3 to Western Area Military Traffic Management Command Headquarters, Oakland. Bill Freise has message orders from Navy Reserve Unit Liaison Officer with Naval Air System Command Representitive, Pacific to Staff, Chief of Naval Reserve. John Foard also has message orders from USS CLEVELAND to Staff, DepComOpTevForPac. S'all for now—take care, write soon and we'll see you in June.

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Pres., Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 4430 Jewell, Apt. 316 San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 27

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Pres., Lt. Dave Matema, USN Secy, Capt. Edward H. Mills, USMC TSTD, MCTSSA Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Percent Members: 29

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Pres., Lt. Dennis E. Blair. USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitchell Brown, III, USN 332 Lynbrooke Road Springfield, PA 19064 Percent Members: 27 If I didn't know better, I'd begin to believe that the n^* first class postage scare has you all buffaloed. Look at it this way, if you write now, you can get in your news before the big jump (3(f). Fortunately one person did just that, our former classmate and world traveler. Lew Krenstile. Finding the natives restless in Kuwait, Colonel Sanders' Middle East roving ambassador recently returaed stateside. Stopping by Lookout Mountain, Colorado, Lew spent an evening with Clay Warren, who is putting the finishing touches on his home overlooking Denver. Betsy and Pete Hamre had also come by, and Pete was putting on a Plebe demonstration in honor of the "good old days," hence the picture. Pete is spending the winter skiing in Idaho. Sounds rough.

Rick Benson had been in Denver over Christmas, dropping by Clay's pad to split a cord of firewood. As for Lew, he was heading for Georgetown, but no address yet.

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Plebe Winter 1975 Fleet Hometown News Release rounds out the word. Mike Fitzgerald is on recruiting duty in Indianapolis. John Burks and \Gke Coats recentiy graduated from Test Pilot School in Patuxent River. Bill Metzger and his wife Marianne are stationed in Moffet Field where he is a PPC w ith VP-48.

That about does it. We almost saw Mary and Ray Conrad, recentiy returaed from S H \ P E in Belgium, but our plans didn't work out. Maybe we'll have better luck when they get back east on the way to the German Command and Staff College in Hamburg, Germany, in August.

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Pres.. Lt. William H. Newton. III. USN Sec'y Mr. Marshall E. Rachmiel 451 NE 91st St. Miami Shores. FL 33138 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Lanny Hnnt, USN Math Dept.

USNA, Annapolis. MD 21402 Percent Members: 27 Greetings Classmates! Spring has sprung around the yard while Crabtown is buzzing with activity for a summer of sailing and buckets of steamed crabs. Although I am not enamoured of traditional Maryland weather, Annapolis in the spring is surely one of the most beautiful places anywhere.

Rich Moore writes from USS MrowAY while his family is nestled in Atsugi. Rich anticipates orders to CONUS in August.

Dave Clarke was seen by Rich in Cubi Pt. where Dave was flying Harriers down from Iwakuni.

My good friends Cherrie and Terry Wanner write from that majestic peninsula surrounding Laguna Seca. Before reporting to PG school in January 1974, Terry was with VQ-2 in Rota. Also with Terry at Monterey are Wayne Moore and Wes Stanfield. Rounding out the Blue Bat detachment there is Denny Yatras. Ron Eby (a front seater) also shares classes with Terry. Good Luck to you and your 4.0. . . . Terry!

Pat Stroop is getting to be a regular contributor to the article and it is most appreciated. Pat sees more of the Class via Norfolk than I ever see thru Annapolis.

Mary and Pat have been entertaining some of the 36th Company, many of whom I have reported on in previous months. Some May, 1975

new faces in the crowd are Steve Leaman and his new bride Gilda. After a Valentine's Day wedding the Leamans headed for Memphis where Steve will start a new career with DuPont. Wow! From six stripes and six years to the King of Chemicals in the heart of country-music land. You just never know. John White is still aboard USS CONYNGHAM and anticipates another year there. Jane and Jim McGovem are expecting their second child as Jim prepares for cruise. During a recent party at the Stroop's, the old Company called Ethel and me and got the baby-sitter instead. When we arrived home she was so confused with Nicknames and USNA jargon she couldn't remember who called. I love you guys, but take it easyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she's the Boss' daughter! BEAT Army.

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Pres., Lt. Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y, Lt. Fred Hall, USN 5384 Coachway Drive Norfolk. VA 23502 Percent Members: 25

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Michael E. McCuddin. USN Acting Corr. Sec'y, ILt. Dan Nelson, USMC 8810 Enfield Court Laurel, MD 20811 Percent Members: 22

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Pres., 1st Lt. Joe Glover, USMC Secy, 1st Lt. Frank L. Gibson, USMC Marine Barracks U.S. Naval Base Subic, Box 56 FPO, San Francisco, CA 96651 Percent Members: 54

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Pres., Ens. Steve Ingram, USN Sec'y, Ens. Dean R. Brown, USN BOQ, Kingsville NAS KingsviUe, TX 78363 Percent Members: 49

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Pres., Ens. George Yacus, USN Sec'y. Ens. Mike Chaplain, USN USS ROBERT E . PEARY (DE

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FPO San Francisco, CA 96601 Percent Members: 41 Welcome to another article full of information about those rollicking rogues, the further adventures of the Class of 1974.

This chapter is coming to you direct from sunny Pensacola, Florida. I can't say much about the nuke community, our Marine Corps classmates or the boat-driving community. Airdales never get to hear how

the other half is living, so this article is about the air community and its associated sea stories.

I regret starting things off on an unhappy note, but the class sends its sympathy to the family and friends of Rick Ball. We all feel badly about losing one of our shipmates, especially so soon after graduating.

Congratulations to all the former bachelors who took a hint and got married after June Week. You can find many SNA's (student naval aviators) and SNFO's (student naval flight officers) happily married and living in the many apartment complexes in the Pensacola area. Rumor has it that 95% of Annapolis grads are married within three years after graduation; watch out, bachelors!

The story in Pensacola right now is "everybody into the pool!" The exhaust end of the system is producing, but most of the studs (students) are slowly being tunneled into the intake end of the program. The living is really easy at times; if we were to hold a class meeting here we could get a quorum at Dirty Joe's on Wednesday or the mainside "O" Club on Friday nights. Half the class is in the Pensacola environment (and 1 do mean half), and I'll probably leave a lot of guys out, but the heck with it. Here goes.

To start, it looks like Jeff Liggio will be the first one to get his aviator's wings. He's really screaming through the program, as are Bill Readdy, Rusty KoUmorgen, John Waikewicz, and Joe Bellinski.

At Whiting Field, the prop and helo factory, don't be surprised running into Pat Murphy, Bruce Brunson, Jim Ratts, Chris Timmes, Pete Pembrooke, Mike Moran, Jim Brooks, Steve Bartek, Jim Freeman, Don Villnow, Nate Rosenberg, Dave Bradshaw, Bob Thome, Ken Houston, Ed Waller, Don Stell, Uncle Mark McDermott, Pat "Bones" Meaney, Bill "Boom-Boom" Walters, NeU Camp, Mitch Boswell, Gary Kohler, John Branchflower, Jeff Kranz, and Dave Hardesty. From that list above, can you spot the two "honorary members" who didn't really graduate with us?

At Pensacola Beach, you will find "SnakePit Road," commonly called Ariola Drive.

Besides myself, roommates "Dirty" Eraie Weraer, Rich "Big-Time" Hickox, and Rich "Buck" Bradley, you'll also find Steve "Crash" Baraes, "Beachcomber" Bob Marshbura, Mark Sullivan, Steve Brookman, Lance Anderson, Lee Hutcherson, Bob Verschure, Dane Schofield, Dick Plush, Skip Stocknick. Dave Williams, "Moose" Marusa, Dick Costello, and Dave Besch. The beach is alive with action and entertainment, and if you want to find a party, P-Beach is the first place to look.

At the school for the blind (only kidding, guys), where naval flight officers are bora and raised, you'll find Mark Checchio, Kevin Dilly, John Tromba, Doug Depouy, Greg Hurst, Jerry Mothershead, Raoul Yeiser, and Larry Schofield.

Some of the newer arrivals include Andy "Greek" Scontras, Mark Karen, Jerry Sobeck. Randy Stejskaly, Rick "Aardvark" Hodges, Brian Fitzpatrick, Rick Garfield, and Bob Foltyn.

We all want to congratulate Art Showers for holding some of the best parties in Pensacola. and although he's moved on to

68 surface line along with Bill Colligan, P-cola misses them both. The beach party at Steve Brookman's is the hands-down winner of the award for the best entertainment (ask someone who was there)! If you happen to see a yellow "Thing" with sixteen screaming naval officers driving down the road, get out of the way because "Branch" will show no mercy. So much for sea-stories.

I know that we must have some new arrivals in the way of little tykes that have been delivered or are on the way from our newlyweds, and we'd all like to know about them, so if you've got a new arrival, let Mike Chaplain know about it and he'll give us all the gouge.

Now I'd like to talk shop for a littie while concerning the Alumni Association.

If you haven't been getting your copy of Shipmate, or if you are getting it two months

late, chances are good that you haven't given the magazine your proper mailing address. Writing a letter to give them a current address will rectify the situation.

If you missed out on joining the Alumni Association and would like to join, write to Alumni House in Annapolis and ask them about it. At approximately $1 per month, the cost isn't really prohibitive. You might ask why you should join, and the best answer is information. Besides receiving Shipmate and reading about Navy Sports and news, you'll find out about and be able to keep in contact with some close friends you've made.

Speaking of keeping in contact with close friends, we have now developed a system where you can get in touch with classmates.

I've just turaed over a computer listing of names and addresses of all the people in

the class of 1974, including non-graduates, to Bill Bnien, our vice-president. Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ens. William D. Bruen, Jr., USS BIGELOW ( D D 942), FPO New York NY 09501. While trying to contact your long lost friend, teU Bill (if you can) what your friend's service selection was and what geographic location (east or west coast) he went to. This offer is not available in stores, and comes to you through the courtesy of your class officen and your Alumni Association.

Mike Chaplain is dying to hear any interesting news for this column, so send him a letter. Good luck to you all, and see you in the coming months.

Anyone know where I can cash a check for $64,000.00?

YAC

Chapter News ALBUQUERQUE

ATLANTA

Mr. Donald G. Baker Albuquerque Chapter, USNAAA Box 5631 Kirtland AFB, NM 87115

Capt. J. Hatch, USN (Ret.) 4770 Tall Pines Dr., N.W. Atianta, GA 30327

ANNAPOLIS Lt. D . R. Ellison, USN 715 Fairway Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 The Aimapolis Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association was formnate to have as guest speaker for its March luncheon the Academic Dean of the Naval Academy, Dr. Bruce M. Davidson. Approximately fifty members and guests were on hand to hear the enlightening comments of Dean Davidson on present topics of concern at the Naval Academy.

Dr. Davidson addressed two major areas of concern at the Naval Academy: the distribution of majors and the report of the DoD Committee on Excellence in Education. In terms of the distribution of majors, the Dean discussed the problems that the Academy faces in attempting to attain the 80/20 percent split in the majors selection between the Engineering/Math and Humanities/Social Sciences, respectively. Concerning the DoD Committee on Excellence in Education Report, the Dean addressed the topics of tenured military instructors at the Naval Academy, career enhancement of instructor duty at the Naval Academy, and the commonality of core curriculum between Annapolis, West Point, and the Air Force Academy.

All who attended the luncheon found the presentation extremely informative and thought provoking. All hands look forward to the day when the Dean will return as guest speaker.

USNA Alumni Association-Atlanta held its regularly monthly meeting Thursday night, February 20th at the Officers' Club, NAS, Atlanta with cocktails at seven and dinner at eight with President Jim Ravenel '45 in the chair. After the introduction of guests, including Ann and Bill Whatley, parents of John Whatley '78; Sara and Dan Ashby, whose Dan Jr. is in '77; and Audrey and Frank Gifford, Frank just returaed from a stint at the South Pole, Jim introduced a visiting Trustee of the Association, Steve McDonald '65, from Southeast Florida, who flies for Eastern Airlines and is based in Miami.

New members Gracia and Jan Jankovsky '46, Gerry Franzen '65, and Nancy and Joe WaterfiU '63 were introduced on the first time they had attended our meetings. Other new members recently joined but not in attendance were P. D. Copenbarger '66, B. D. Eichorst '63 and Ted Healy '63.

A little pitch for "Go Goat" neckties was made and application blanks for same were passed out. Jim Ravenel was wearing his so the real thing could be seen. Ahoy there in Annapolis, we hope those order blanks will flow your way!

After our Mystery Handshaker, Steve McDonald, gave a bottle of champagne to Lynn Hatch, wife of Jim '47, for being his choice as the friendliest person in attendance, it was announced that Congressman Andrew Young had been invited to speak at our March meeting and that an old fashioned picnic and combination clambake and lobster roast is planned for April. Carl McCallum '60, who flies for Delta, is arranging to have the seafood flown in for

the occasion . . . we need a Coors man from Denver now.

Jim then introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Bert Lance, who ran for Governor last summer. He has recentiy been elected president of The National Bank of Georgia, here in Atlanta, and still serves as chairman of the board of the Calhoun First National Bank, Calhoim, Georgia. Bert spoke on a subject close to us all, the present economic conditions, and what we as individuals can do about it, particularly with regards to our representation in Washington.

Following Mr. Lance's talk an aimouncement was made by Lynn Hatch about the upcoming Academy Wives luncheon which she and Carol Sue Ravenel are co-chairing.

The luncheon will be held Wednesday, February 26th, at the Cherokee Town Club.

This is a group of wives from all of the Service Academies, primarily Annapolis and West Point, who get together about once a month at some beautiful home, restaurant or club. Carol Sue has arranged through a friend who manages one of the J. P. AUen stores to have a fashion show for the ladies, and this month's luncheon happens to coincide with an art show in progress at Cherokee Club displaying the talents of the Club members.

Any visitors in the area are always welcomed on the third Thursday each month, September through May, excluding December, at 7 p.m., NAS Atlanta, Commissioned Officers Mess.

BALTIMORE Cdr. Robert R. Goll, USNR 808 Chumleigh Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212

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69 BOSTON Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau 50 Lucas Dr. Haverhill. MA 01830 Noon—2nd Tuesday Charlestown O'Club The regular monthly meeting of the Boston Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association met on 11 February at the M.l.T. Faculty Club in Cambridge. Our guest speaker was Capt. Alfred W. Jones, USNR-R, Chief of Staff. Naval Reserve Readiness Command, Boston, who discussed changes that have come about in the Naval Reserve program.

Those attending were: A. Fisher, H. Ingram and S. PuUen '22, M. DuffiU '27, T. Price '30, A. Goodhue, H. Rounds and R. Simpson '32, G. Street and R. Westcott '37, R. Millard '38, J. Daly '41, C. Buzzell and J. McCaffffrey '51, T. Suck '53, R. Rotondi '57, W. Randig and A. Doherty '61. Otiier guests present were: Arthur Fletcher, David Gray and Ralph Pinkham.

cause he had been transferred to sea was accepted with regret and it was unanimously voted that he be sent a letter of appreciation on behalf of all the alumni in Connecticut.

Lt. BiU Boykin, USN '68, was elected Secretary.

Lt. Gregory Wood, USN '68, was elected Treasurer.

Jack Seymour '35, our National representative, introduced Dr. D. Allan Bromley, Chairman of the Physical Dept. at Yale and Chairman of the National Academy of Science Committee on Nuclear Science, who spoke with great candor and wit on the subject "Energy, Today and Tomorrow."

Following the talk, spirited questions and answers reverberated through the balhoom until after eleven p.m.

DETROIT Mr. James W. Fleming 2662 Willow Dearborn, Ml 48124

EUROPEAN CHATTANOOGA Michael Easley Lundy Stb Floor. Blue Cross Bldg.

801 Pine S t Chattanooga, TN 37402

CHICAGO Mr. James N . GUhnan 37 Graymoor Lane Olympia Fields. IL 60461 1900—1st Friday

CLEVELAND LCdr. Richard Antolini, SC. USN 4567 Ashbury Park N. N. Olmsted. OH 44070

COLORADO Mr. James E. Bicknell 2337 Cherry St. Denver, CO 80207 The first meeting of 1975 of the Colorado Chapter was a dinner meeting at the Red Sfipper Inn on Thursday, 27 February.

The foUowing officers were elected for the coming year: President—Ernest Humphrey '36; Vice-President—Henry Estes '59; and Secretary-Treasurer—James Bicknell '61.

In addition, an Executive committee and a special committee were set up for the 5 May meeting when Adm. Burke will be our speaker.

The outiook for 1975 is very good.

COLUMBUS Mr. L. Deke Lang 358 W. Cassady Ave. Columbus, OH 43209

CONNECTICUT Lt. Bin Boykin, USN Box 700, Code 24 USN Submarine School Groton, CT 06340 Quarterly, in different parts of the state The resignation of LCdr. Clayton K. Morse, USN '63, as Secretary-Treasurer heMay, 1975

Mr. Jacques-P. Haumont, Galeries Stephanie, 79 Avenue Louise Brussels 1000, Belgium

FLORIDA SPACE COAST Maj. Wayne Oldfield USAF 941 FlotiUa Club Drive Indian Harbor Beach FL 32937

HONOLULU Capt. J. F. Laboon, CHC, USN 99-680 Halawa Dr. Aiea, HI 96701 On 19 February, the Honolulu Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association met at the Officers' Club, NS, Pearl Harbor.

The gathering began with cocktaUs at 6:00 p.m. foUowed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. There were 80 attendees, including guests and the main speaker.

In the business part of the meeting, Adm. Clarey '34, the President, introduced Adm. Weisner '41, CinCPacFlt, Adm. Felt '23, Adm. Hyland '34, VAdm. Doyle '47, Third Fleet Commander, and the Deputy CinCPac Fit, VAdm. St. George '47. Two recent flag selectees were present and introduced— Dutch Schuller '51 and Logan Malone of the class of '53.

Bo Coppedge '47, USNA Director of Athletics, came to Hawaii for the meeting as the guest speaker and gave us a run-down of the athletic picmre at the Academy, plus a prognosis for the future. The presentation was very well received as indicated by the number of questions which followed. Bo brought along the films of the recent 1974 Army-Navy Football game to show to the assembly. The meeting ended with the showing of the films.

The foUowing alumni and guests were present for the meeting: Felt '23, Persons '29, Corey '30, Farrington '31, Harby '33, Clarey '34, Hyland '34, Kinsella '34, Latham '34, Grantham '37, CarroU '37, Aurand '38, Rynd '38, Vasey '39, Rieve '41, Weisner '41, Dozier '42, Hamilton '42, Barrett '43, De Largy '44, Hernandez '44, Laboon '44, Althoff '46, Renn '46, Robeson '46, Bowen '47, Bromley '47, Doyle '47, McMuUen '47,

St. George '47, Coppedge '47, Bilderback '48, Graham '48, Culwell '49, Koach '49, Farrell '50, McClaran '50, Baraette '50, Schuller '51, Sears '51, Tomb '51, Paddock '51, Gray '52, Piatt '52, Doelfing '53, Malone '53, CampbeU '53, Gibson '54, Rogers '54, Ascherfeld '54, Rentz '55, Furlong '56, Hubbard '60, Keliikoa '60, Lavely '60, McDonough '60, Rohr '60, Eberlein '60, Stasko '60, Kuhns '61, Lara '61, Metzler '61, Fields '63, Heslop '63, Siburt '63, Spruance '63, McConneU '64, Bennitt '64, Carolan '64, Felty '66, Spadafora '66, Broderick '70, Hemphill '71. Associate member Al Davidson was also present.

Several guests of note were present: Ross Trower, Fleet Chaplain, guest of Jake Laboon; the father of Bill Spadafora; the twin brother of Larry Lavely; Major Bill McClain, from the first graduating class of the Air Force Academy—guest of "Si" Siburt; and Angus McKibben, a star high school soccer player from lolani School, the guest of Dick I^tham. Angus is a candidate for entrance into the Naval Academy, a great athlete and a great young man.

The meeting adjouraed with the singing of the Naval Academy Alma Mater, "Navy Blue and Gold" led by Ed Keliikoa. This was one of the best meetings of the Honolidu Chapter.

HUNTSVILLE Cdr. Richard S. Sullivan, USNR 402 Homewood Dr. Huntsville, AL 35801

INDIANAPOLIS Mr. Brian Walker 7801 Rooker Road Indianapolis, IN 46250

JACKSONVILLE Mr. J. W.Moore 221 Margaret St. Neptune Beach, FL 32233 1st Thursday, Sept.-June

KANSAS CITY LCdr. John Owen, USNR-R 821 W. 54th Terrace Kansas City. MO 64112

KITTYHAVVK (Dayton, Ohio) Mr. J. M. Gallagher 294 Cherry Dr. Centerville, OH 45459 Monthly, days vary O Club, Wright-Patterson Our February luncheon speaker was Dr. Kotecha of nearby Wright State University, whose topic was "Arabs, Africans, and Petrodollars." It was a very captivating talk dealing with the relationship of the Arabs and Africans and how this relationship has been affected by the increase of available petrodollars. He also spoke of a possible U.S. approach to the OPEC oU cartel. It was of great interest to all, and especially to the vast majority of chapter members who are involved in systems acquisition.

Our luncheon speaker on 4 March was Col. Bob Tallman '52, who spoke on the approval process in systems acquisition, specifically getting DoD approval through the

70 DSARC (Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council) to enter successive stages of the acquisition process. Bob, as Program Manager for the Air-Launched Cruise Missile Program, has been to the DSARC nine times (at last count) and most likely holds the record for DoD program managers.

Bob related his experiences, sprinkled with his great sense of humor, in a manner which greatly informed, yet entertained, the attendees.

Some of our chapter members are holding some very high positions here: Bill Thurman ' 5 4 ^ P r o g r a m Manager, F-16 Fighter Program; Bo Newsome '54—Program Manager, C-5 Cargo Aircraft; Tipp Mott-Smith '51—Deputy for Aircraft Subsystems; Pete Odgers '55—Deputy Program Manager for the F-15 Fighter; Bob Foster '53—Deputy for Recon, Strike, and Electronic Warfare. Also, Art Lusby '52 is the head of AFROTC at the University of Cincinnati.

Other items of note: —We have two Navy football captains in our midst, i.e., John Gurski '53 and Dick Dagampat '59.

—Our two most recent arrivals at WrightPatterson AFB are Tom Forster '54, assigned to the A F Aero Propulsion Lab, and Tom Kennedy '59, assigned to the F-4 Aircraft Program Office.

LOS ANGELES Mr. James R. Simsarian World Trade Center, Suite 370 USNA Alumni Association Los Angeles 333 Soutii Flower St. Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 628-3157 The Los Angeles Chapter featured Navy Night at the February 27 meeting. Vice Admiral R. S. Salzer, USN, newly-appointed ComSurfPac, presented an illuminating talk on the organizational changes taking place in the Navy today. Admiral Salzer, then ComPhibPac, emphasized the developments which led to formulation of SurfPac, and outlined the requirements and objectives of his new command. A stimulating and informative question and answer session followed.

42 members and guests were on hand for the event. Phil Creasor '25 was the senior alumnus present, while Art Mclaughlin '68 was the most recent graduate. Other attendees were: H. E. Felix '39, Gil Johns and Ed Gallegher '42, Phil Suhr '49, Doug Michie '59, Chuck Gangloff '51, the triumvirate of Dave Grover, Pat Flynn, and Dean Strong of '53, Tom State '55, Larry Marr '56, Russ Simsarian and Don Miller '57, George King '58, President Bob Cunningham and Dan Richardson '59, Bob Johannesen '60, Don Gordon '62, and Andy Kish •65.

LOUISVILLE Mr. Walter W. Lamb 1911 Warrington Way Louisville KY 40222 At its February meeting the Louisville Chapter elected new officers for 1975: President: Robert D. Cousins '43.

Vice President: Robert J. Zoeller '43.

Sec.-Treas.: Walter W. Lamb '55, 1911 Warrington Way, Louisville KY 40222.

MEMPHIS

MILWAUKEE

Mr. Henry A. Booth, Jr. 2570 Tigrett Cove Germantown TN 38038

Mr. Win Williams The Williams Agency 312 E. Wisconsin St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Third Thursday, University Club, 1200

Our Sweetheart Valentine dance at the N.S. O'Club at MUlington was a big success. Margaret and J. J. Crowder '44, now settled in George Wallace's land, lured Helen and Howard Dawson '44 of Mark Tree, Ark. off to a New Orleans visit and missed all our fun. However, Clyde and Raethel (Math Prof, and "Slip Stick Willy" of Ole Miss) Nolan '31 did provide us out of state representation while up from Oxford, Miss.

Among those who rallied around were John Winfrey '26; Alice and Jerry Devin '26 (and back from an extended illness); Lee and Joe Kuhl '32; Chariotte and John Grider '32; Nancy and Tom Reed '36; Dorothea and Jack (our chapter leader) Holmes '40; Mary and Mike Burbage '41; Barbara and Dick Sewall '42; Louise and Mike Clark '44; Alice and Tor Bratten '45; Mary and Bill Fuller '46; Pat and Al Davidson '47; Peg and Harry Lee '48; Pris and Jim Ward '48; Marilyn and Bob Smith '55; Ruth and Jim Owen '56; Ann and Walter Uhlham '58; Heidi and Bob Thoeny '57; Claire and Wayne Hildebrand '59.

Our next meeting will be in mid-April at our chapter president's home. Planning is being done by the chapter officers—President Jack Holmes, Vice President Jim Owen and Treasurer Al Davidson—with execution (no doubt) by their spouses. This is a cocktail and buffet dinner party with parlor games and sea stories. Anyone not receiving a "mail-out" of the details should contact Jack Holhes at (901) 754-8106. We are particularly seeking out the following to log in: Phelan '25; Hudson '31; Aymett '33; Miller and Prewitt '36; Gunther '44; Medick '43; Frazier and Manypenny '47; Pittman '48; Craig '52; Hope and Somess '53; Steiner '57; McKenzie '58; Gill '59; Isger '63; Austin and Selley '64; Lovett, McCarter, and Quinn '66. We need this group for a fresh set of sparkling conversation and party repartee.

Frank Frankenburger is chairman (we have a hang-up on the word chairperson— at least until we get an attractive female alumna in our chapter) of a nominating committee for a slate of officers for 19741975. Drop Frank a note at 2556 Heathewood Cove, Memphis, 38117 or call him at (901) 685-7391, with any suggestions o r volunteers' names.

The nominations will be presented to the business meeting held at a "Happy Hour and Half" at the NAS O'Club at MiUington on a Saturday in mid-May. The meeting follows an 18 hole golf tournament by our chapter at NAS that day. This May meeting, being our one stag meeting of the year, is designed to allow the "Lord and Master of the House" an opportunity of being home for dinner or to have the little lady join him at the O'Club for dinner— coat and tie.

Golf candidates, please contact Al Davidson at (901) 685-8118 or at work at 3274154 by 5 May. Participants will be advised of their starting time prior to noon, Friday before the tournament.

Fore!

The regular February luncheon was highlighted by a very interesting and revealing talk by Dr. Robert Freedman, Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, Milwaukee. Entitled "Soviet Foreign Policy in the Mideast," the discussion traced the political and religious events over the past few decades that led to the complex problems of today throughout the Arab nations and Israel. Dr. Freedman's cautious conclusion was that the probability of an Arab-Israeli war this year are about 50-50.

Alumni attending at the University Club were: Henry Banhaf '33, Barney Thielges '43, Bill Hanson '46, Win WUliams '46, Gene Lawler '47, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Jim Arnold '56, Ted Cheney '58 and Rod Johnston '59.

A great evening of Navy-type fellowship was had during the evening of 14 February, when 13 alums and their wives gathered at Barney Thielges' home in suburban Brookfield. Following a BYOL cocktail party, a sumptuous Italian dinner was served—followed by a couple of hours worth of discussions on about everything from raising kids in today's society to what to do about Vietnam. Present were: Jim Gustin '37, Barney Thielges '43, Skeet Eaton '44, Jim Wish '44, Jim Wheeler '45, Bill Hanson '46, Win Williams '46, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Bob Davis '52, Jim Arnold '56, Ted Cheney '58 and Terry Manson '70.

MISSISSIPPI Mr. Edward L. Walsh USNA Alumni Association P.O. Box 665 Jackson MS 39209 4th Friday, Noon (8 a year) Capital City-Petroleum Club

NAPLES Capt. Jack M. Stevens USN HQ A F South (Box 132) FPO New York NY 09524

NEW ORLEANS LCol. Rene S. Wogan, USAF (Ret.) 4702 Pitt St. NewOrieans, LA 70115 First Friday—1145 International House

NEWPORT Capt. P. C. Staley, USN (Ret.) 2 Kane Ave. Middletown, RI 02840 1830—last Tuesday, Sept.-June OClub The monthly meeting of the Newport Chapter was held the evening of 25 February at the Officers' Club. Seventeen members and guests attended and heard Mr. Robert M. McGuffee, General Manager of Electric Boat at Quonset Point talk about "The Future of Quonset Point." Electric Shipmate

71 Boat, a Division of General Dynamics, has established a sophisticated submarine component assembly plant in what was the Naval Aircraft Repair Facility at Quonset Point Rl. The large components fabricated at this plant are shipped by barge to Groton. Connecticut, to be assembled on the ways into attack and Trident submarines.

Starting in early 1974 and training most of its labor force as it went, the plant is already on the line shipping components and expects to grow to employ over 2.500 people by mid-1976. The future of Quonset Point is bright and still Navy-oriented.

We welcomed Mike Dunn '63, who was in town on business. Also present were Martin Drury '25. Joe Hadley '43, Gene Henry '39. Harry Nyland '39. Pete Staley '33. Wirt Tbayer '47. Cameron Winslow '24, Penn Wall '44, Bill WyUe '32, and John Zimmerman '29.

NEW YORK Mr. Albert W. Crowell 3 Charbeth Lane Westport, CT 06880 Noon—3rd Tuesday NYU Club Williams Club

were 18 participants, including Capt. Doty "45 as the guest of his classmate, Capt.

Riggs. Others present were Capt. Koepke '30. Capt. Gallin '42, Capt. Grady '48, LCdr. Guzman '52, Mr. Cannon '53, LCol. Jones '53, Cdr. Gamboa '58, Col Moulton "58, Maj. Braman '58, LCdr. Dunn '59, Mr. P. Duran '60. Maj. Bevans '60, LCdr. Eldridge '60. LCdr. Von Sydow '63, Capt.

Reynolds '70 and Mr. D. Porras '70.

In keeping with our plea to those passing through to visit us, we turaed the tables and visited the USNA Alumni Association's Cruise group aboard the Royal Viking Star as she traversed the Panama Canal on 12 February. This may go down as the most unusual chapter meeting yet, for we were considerably outnumbered by the 38 alumni on board who hosted us. However, our knowiedge of the Canal seemed to be well received by all on board during the eight hour transit. Among our group was Capt. A. L. Gallin '42, who heads up aU the pilots of the Panama Canal Company, and his nephew. Billy. A beautiful ship and pleasant, gracious companions made the outing a great success.

PENINSULA NORTH TEXAS Mr. Ray Garfield, President 307 Carillon Tower West Dallas, Texas 75240

0>LAHA Mr. Rowin Floth 12606 Arbor St. Omaha, NB 68114 1130 Third Tuesday The Chapter met in Omaha at Gorat's Restaurant on Tuesday, 18 February 1975.

Foul weather and the winter doldrums took their effect, and only eleven members and one guest were present. Attending were; President Joe Malec '55, Ted Casimes '54.

Omar Keller "41. Bob May '54, Gene Flescher '61. Jack Diesing '67, Bob Montross '54, Frank Thurtell '47. Merle White '42, Jim GaUagher '47, Bob Oliveri '59.

It was reported that the Chapter By-Laws were in the throes of their final draft, and would soon be ready for the approval of the Chapter and submission to Alumni House.

Plans are aboraing for a Spring Party with our ladies, and for a family picnic.

Alumni in the area on the third Tuesday should contact the Secretary or any of the members, since the location varies.

ORLANDO Mr. James R. Forte P.O. Box 503 Clermont, FL 32711 1130—2nd Friday, Sept.-June NTC O Club

PANAMA ISTHMUS Mr. Diego Ponas Apartado 5253 Panama 5, Republic of Panama The Isthmian Alumni had a very successful second luncheon on 29 January at which the films "Plebe Year at the USNA" and "USNA Football 1973" were shown. There May. 1975

Mr. Raymond T. Borkley 671 Erie Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Third Wednesday, O Club, Moffett Field The Naval Academy Alumni Association (San Francisco) Peninsula Chapter began 1975 with the election and installation of new officers and Council Members. Elected for this year are: President —Raymond T. Burkley '60 Vice President —Terry A. Ross '48 Secretary —Thomas F. Donlon '68 Treasurer —Donald E. Jensen '52 CouncU Members—J. J. "Jack" Daly '45 —Paul Warrington '44 —William Clarke '66 —John F. Callahan '43 The new officers were introduced at the Installation Dinner at NAS Moffett Field Officers' Club. Alumni and their ladies in attendance were: Ev and Marian Malcolm '41; Jack Daly '45; Victor and Dorothy Rowney '41; Eric and Adelaide Ischinger '43; Nicholas and Margot Doukas '35; Marty and Loretta Snead '45; Frank and Mary Lou Wheeler '35; Eari Logsdon '34; W. H. and Ruth Fronhold '30; Sheldon and Margaret St. John '38; Don and Barbara Jenson '52; John and Chiara Parker '34; Bill and Carolita PhiUips '51; Tom and Eileen Meyer '63; Tom and Mary Joste '47; Tom Prewett '53; Will and Isabel Rowen '41; Walt and Jean Hall; Harold (Hap) and Sonya Deakin '34; Carl and Gloria Otto '47; Raymond and Patricia Burkley "60.

The chapters planned social events for 1975 include a golf tournament, a day at the races (Bay Meadows), Incoming Midshipmen Dinner (RAdm. J. B. Stockdale. guest speaker), a combined San FranciscoPeninsula Chapter social day, a trip to the Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, and social evenings and luncheons at the Moffett Officers' Club.

Major projects for this year include an updated membership directory, as well as a list of alumni by professional title and

business address. The Chapter will also make a concerted effort to stimulate the greater Alumni participation in the Peninsula Area.

PENSACOLA Cdr. H. J. McRoberts, USN (Ret.) 2371 Bayou Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32503 Noon—4th Friday Mustin Beach O Club The local chapter of the USNA Alumni Association met for luncheon at the Mustin Beach "O" Club on Friday, 14 Feb. The Chapter has 100 members and associate members—half of whom are Naval Academy graduates. All commissioned officers of the Armed Forces, active, retired, regular or reserve are eligible for membership in the chapter.

The principal speaker at last week's gathering was RAdm. Dick Nauman (MC) USN, Senior Medical Officer in the Education and Training Command. He was introduced by Captain Phil PhiUips (MC) USN (Ret.). Phil is Pensacola's widely known and eminent psychiatrist.

Admiral Nauman (then a Lt.jg) was one of Phil's first students when Phil set up the psychiatry section of the School of Aviation Medicine some 30 or so years ago.

The Admiral spoke to the alumni association on the many facets of modem Navy Medicine, particularly its contribution to the field of general medicine through research and exploration such as that conducted for NASA. He also expressed the optimistic hope that the new 350-bed Naval Hospital in Pensacola will be open for business on 1 Oct. of this year; he also promised that he and his staff would do everything humanly possible to provide good medical care for all Navy-connected persons in this area.

PHILADELPHIA Capt. Walter T. Jenkins, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 191 Radnor. PA 19087 1130—3rd Wednesday O Club, NavBase, Philadelphia The regular monthly luncheons are growing in size and popularity. Blessed with springtime weather we had an exceptionally large turnout on 19 February in the VaUey Forge Room of the NavBaseCOM. LCdr. Jack Kirby, USNR, who, until recentiy, served in the Naval Legal Service Office, was our guest and speaker. He gave a most interesting talk, followed by a lengthy question and answer period, on trusts, estates and many other matters deafing with family legal affairs.

A major event of the year, our Annual Fathers-Sons-Alumni Night was held on 24 February when the Chapter played host to distinguished visitors and Dads of Midshij)men past, present and future, with many of the latter (prospective midshipmen with their fathers) in attendance. A total of 262 individuals were present. The head table included VAdm. Bill Mack, Superintendent U.S. Naval Academy; RAdm. Joseph Coleman, Commandant Fourth Naval District; Bo Coppedge. Director of Athletics; Bill Busik, Executive Director of the National Alumni Association; Coach George Welsh;

72 Coach Carl Ullrich; Cdr. Ralph Sentinan, our National Trustee and the Rev. Cannon Purdy, a long-standing Honorary Member of the Chapter. The meeting was chaired jointly

by Dick Chuday '54, Alternate National Trustee, and Chairman of the Board, and Dan Mitchell '65, Chapter President. Many other distinguished personnel attended, including local area educators, coaches, sports representatives, "bird dogs" and Blue and Gold personnel. RAdm. C. Bruce Smith, Commander Defense Personnel Support Center; RAdm. Clyde Van Arsdall, Governor of the Naval Home; and RAdm. Bob Speck, former Commandant Fourth Naval District, also were present.

"Graduation Diplomas," prepared through the artistic efforts of Tom Dell '21, were presented to Dads of Class of 1975 Midshipmen, also to Ralph Sentman and VAdm. Mack, honoring them for their outstanding efforts in helping and guiding literally thousands of future Naval Officers. "Plebe Fathers" were properly indoctrinated into the system by Ralph Sentman in the same manner as were their sons when they entered the Naval Academy. This traditional affair, initiated by Cdr. Ralph Sentman '25, some 16 years ago, is rapidly becoming a pattern for other Chapters to foUow.

PITTSBURGH Lt. Wallace R. Utley, USNR 1100 Penn Central Blvd., # 1 0 5 Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Noon—1st Friday Hospitality Motor Inn

RICHMOND LCdr. Nicholas J. Nerangis, USNR (Ret.) 2110Chartwell Mechanicsville, VA 23111

SACRAMENTO Mr. Richard K. Bishop 4640 Chicago Ave. Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Elks Club, First Thursday On Saturday, 18 January, we had a dinner dance at Mather Air Force Base Officers Club. Attending were Bill and Mia Goode '43, Barry and Christine Wittlesey '49, John and Ann Kirk '50, Joe and Cay Drachnik '43, Dick Bishop '62, Mel and Margie

Warner '41, Tom and Pat Hartigan '47, Jack and Carlotta Burrill '38, Bill and Sue Hall '47, Jack and Glennis Everett '64, Dick and Agnes Stockwell '46, Bill and Charlotte Bush '40, and Kent and Becky Bulfinch '40 and their guest. Miss Debra Ray. The entree was excellent, roast beef au jus. The band was pleasing for the dancers among us. Quite a number of sea stories were traded. We liked the event so well, we have decided to repeat it in the spring.

Sacramento area alumni are encouraged to attend the regular chapter meetings being held at the Elks Club at Eleventh and J Streets in downtown Sacramento from about 1145 to about 1315 on the first Thursday of each month.

ST. LOUIS LCdr. Robert F. Diebel, Jr., USN 13437 Manorlac Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 Quarterly Varies

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO RAdm. Gill Richardson, USN (Ret.) 862 San Antonio Place San Diego, CA 92106 The Admiral Kidd Officers' Club in San Diego was the scene on Monday, February 20th, of a "Ladies Day" luncheon for the wives and members of the San Diego-Coronado Chapter. A total of seventy-nine was present. The oldest member was BGen. Donald Curtis, USMC (Ret.) '18 and the youngest, LCdr. Jim Rodgers, USN (Ret.) '53.

RAdm. Hank Monroe '33 presided.

The principal speaker was Capt. R. H. Gautier '46, Commander Undersea Center, San Diego, who spoke most competently and interestingly on "A Navy Lab Looks to the Sea." Additionally, Mrs. Frank K. Wyatt, President of the ZLAC Rowing Club in San Diego and the principal initiator of the annual Crew Classic here, discussed the history of that prestigious event and emphasized the participation of the Naval Academy crews in it on 5 April of this year.

Harvard, Wisconsin, Washington, etc., will also participate. Mention was made of the Alumni Association's donation of $1,000 to the event. A collection at the luncheon for funds netted about $70. Another attempt to

add to the fund will be made at the 20 March Alumni dinner.

An appreciative letter from the Superintendent of the Coronado Schools to Hank Monroe '33 and Moon Chappie '30 was read, thanking them for their generous donation of books, subscriptions to periodicals and other matter relating to naval operations. These had been presented to the library in the name of the local chapter of the Alumni Association.

SAN FRANCISCO LCdr. J. P. Vaughan, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 1132 Peari Street Alameda, CA 94501 1815—1st Wednesday Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club The March meeting of the San Francisco Chapter was held at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island with 60 members and guests in attendance. RAdm. Martin D. Carmody, USN, Commandant Twelfth Naval District, spoke on "The CNO's Three Major Objectives."

Deac Hans '14 and Steve Brown '65 were the senior and junior members present.

SANTA BARBARA Capt. H. Hart Kait, USN (Ret.) 877 La Milpita Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 The fog cycle ended in time to help our winter dinner-meeting set a new indoor record for attendance on 2 March. Alumni, wives and guests numbering 70 gathered at the Montecito Country Club for a cheerful happy-hour and the club's fabulous buffet dinner. Helen and Nick Frank '29 made their annual visit from Corona Del Mar as guests of Nick III '58. Freda and Neil Fisher '40 as usual made the longest trek from Thousand Oaks. If the flu had not passed through the area just before the meeting, we would have needed the bulkhead expander for the crowd.

Recognized was the new Board for Year '75: President—Bob Puddicombe '45; Vice President—Bob Swalley '52; SecretaryTreasurer—Hart Kait '34; and Members Ells Roth '21 and Rene LaSalle '57. Recent arrivals to the chapter are Bill Peeler '34, Wes Gebert '42, Emmett Quady '43, and Bill Stewart '63. Bill Stewart is working

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73 very interestingly with his reserve DD unit to dedicate a memorial plaque in April on the shoreside of die 1923 Honda disaster site. Some wreckage is still evident.

All were saddened by the passing of Madeleine Murray, wife of Adm. Stuart (Simshine) Murray '19. Both helped start the chapter a dozen years ago. We regret also the passing of our most venerable alumnus, Fred Kurfess '11, who had to miss many meetings but never failed to send his dues with very touching apologies.

Alumni in this general area are asked to write to the Sec'y. to get on the mailing list and enjoy the next indoor meeting on 18 May and the annual barbecue bust on 2 August

SEATTLE Cdr. Stephen .\. Hammond, USNR (Ret.) 9323 SE 43rd St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept.-June COM Sand Pt.—Pier 91 Alternate months O Club The Seattie Chapter met on 5 February in tiie COM (O) at Sands Point. President Earl Finney reported on the Trustees' meeting immediately preceding, which decided that the Chapter could not always guarantee meeting the new minimum requirement of 60 persons for a dirmer at Pier 91 and that futiore meetings would be held at Sands Point untU further notice.

In accordance with a recommendation of the Trustees, those present were p>oUed to determine whether the April meeting should be held in the Naval Shipyard O Club in Bremerton, and whether the spring dance should be held in May. Neither option received a majority vote.

Our guest speaker was Mr. WiUiam C. Spiedel, author, historian and owTier-operator of "BiU Spiedel's Underground Tours."

He regaled us with a series of amusing anecdotes and gave us a few highhghts from his latest book on the Puget Soimd area.

Members present were: Bert Cassels, Robert Fox and Frank Watkins '22; George Towner '24; Alex Hammond '25; Theodore Fauntz, W. E. Ferrall, M. W. Graybill, Harry Horney and Norman Walker '27; Wells Thompson '28; Oscar Browne '30; Jack CoUey, Earl Finney and Porter Lewis '32; Bruce McNaughton and Paul Van Leunen '34; Jim McCallum and John Middleton '35; Martin MiUer '36; RoUo Ross '37; WiU Cranford, John MacLachlan, J. A. Masterson and Bob ScheUing '38; Bob Armstead, Cedric Bergquist and Leo Culjat '42, A. P. MacDonald '46; Dale Hawley '49; Stan Keck '54 and Dick Martens '66.

ner Hehnick, USA, USNA '13, visiting (by yacht) Fort Lauderdale from Arlington was able to attend the meeting. Board business consisted of revising our organization as follows: I»resident—Turk Powell '27; Vice Presidents—Boca Raton, BiU Brockman '27; Ft. Lauderdale, Andy Offutt '26; Miami, George Bole '54; Pompano Beach, Stan Nichols '26; Secretary—Chuck Norton '62; Treasurer— Ken Duckworth '62; Board Members—Hugh White '13, Flip Crist '20, Vince Gallagher '22, Dick Poor '33, BiU Sawyer '48, Frank Martin '59 and Steve McDonald '65, who also serves as Chapter Trustee on the National Board.

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Capt. Pat Payne, USNR (Ret.) 10615 Brentway Drive Houston, TX 77070 1130—1st Friday Houston Club

The Southeast Florida Chapter had its best-attended meeting on 25 January at the JDM Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

85 were on hand for sociaUzing and lunch, and to hear C a p t Burke (MC), USN (Ret.), speak on the Navy and the Naval Academy from the doctor's point of view.

Attending were White '13, Coney '19, Crist, Smith and Wilson "20, Eggers, Gibbs, Graubart, Hourihan, Latrobe, McKinney, Parker and Parks '25, BrowTi, Nichols and Offutt '26, Brockman, Dimon, Johnston, Knowles and PoweU '27, Kent '28, Farrin '29, Langdon, Wulff and Yancey '31, Coleman, Humiston and McKeimey '32, GiU and Poor '33, Weldon '35, Gehman (our host) and Smith '39, Callaway '47, Holshouser '48, Simcich '49, Grant '52, Norton and Thatcher '62. The other 45 attendees were wives and guests.

There was also a general Board meeting at Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale on 22 February. Present were: Hugh White '13 and wife; Stan Nichols and Andy Offutt '26; Turk PoweU and BiU Brockman '27 and wdfe; BiU Sawyer '48; and Chuck Norton '62. We had a nice surprise in that MGen. C. Gard-

TULSA Mr. William H. Everett, HI 2608 East 58th St. Tulsa, OK 74105

WASfflNGTON, D.C. Col. James B. Glennon, Jr., USMC (Ret.) 4856 Yorktown Blvd.

Ariington, VA 22207 Noon—3rd Wed., Sept.-May Army-Navy Club On Wednesday. 19 February 1975, the Washington, D.C. Chapter met in the Sky Room of the Army & Navy Club.

The 90 members and guests present benefited from a frank and informative discussion of Navy medicine and the Medical Corps, by the Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Donald L. Custis.

The Senior Class represented was '12; the Junior Class, '65. '33 led with most members present, closely followed by '35 and '39.

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74

Last Call "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Tomb of the Scottish Unknown Soldier, Edinburgh

*BERRY, ALBERT GLEAVES, JR. '14 (CDR USNR RET), 4 February 1975, San Diego CA *BOYER, WILLIAM FRANCIS '16, 3 March 1975, Buriington WI BRADY, EDMUND EDWARD, JR. '17 (COMMO USN RET), 18 February 1975, Washington DC *BROOKS, WINFIELD ALPHEUS '19 (CAPT USN RET), 11 March 1975, Fairfax Cnty. VA *CONNELL, JAMES JOSEPH '61 (LT USN), 30 May 1974, N. Vietnam COWLEY, CALVIN COOLIDGE '47 (ENS USN RET), 5 January 1975, Miami FL DARLOW, GEORGE MANSFIELD '06, 22 August 1974, Buffalo NY *DRAKE, FRANCIS RODMAN '33 (CAPT USN RET), 12 March 1975, Coronado CA HAEBERLE, FREDERICK EDWARD '17 (RADM USN RET), 23 February 1975, Coronado CA *HAYCOCK, WARREN ELMER '22 (RADM USNR RET), 5 March 1975, Bedford MA *LARSON, WILLIAM JOHN '14 (CAPT USN RET). 6 February 1975, Silver Spring MD LATIMER, CHARLES YEATMAN '23 (LCDR USNR RET), 28 January 1975, Albuquerque NM *LESLIE, GENE EDWARD '49, 4 March 1975, Albuquerque NM LAWLER, ROBERT LEO, JR. '49 (CDR USN RET), 8 February 1975, Balboa CA •MILLER, LOUIS NEWCOMB '23 (CAPT. USN RET), 3 March 1975, Birmingham AL *MOISE, WILLIAM LLOYD '21 (CDR USN RET), 10 February 1975, Sarasota FL *PIERSOL, WILLIAM BURTON '08 (CDR USNR RET), 18 February 1975, Point Pleasant NJ SHANNON, JOHN '33 (CAPT USN RET), 4 January 1974, Ridgewood NJ •STAPLES, MARION WALLER '22, 2 March 1975, Dallas TX VAN SICKLE, EDWIN RUTHERFORD '27 (CDR USNR RET), 29 November 1974, Helena MT WILLS, ARTHUR EDWARD '14 (CDR USNR RET), 10 February 1975, New York NY * Indicates that obituary was not ready for publication at this time but will he included in a following issue.

GEORGE MANSFIELD DARLOW '06 Mr. George Mansfield Darlow died on 22 August 1974 at his summer home in Buffalo, N.Y., of a heart attack at the age of 87.

A native of St. Louis, he entered the Naval Academy Class of 1906 from Terre Haute, Ind., with his lifelong friend, Raymond Ames Spruance. His size won the nickname of "Peanut," but health problems forced him to resign in 1904. The following year he graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Yale's Sheflfield School at the age of 18, the youngest graduate in this century.

Mr. Darlow spent his working career in traffic operations with various railroads, Texaco and Standard Oil, serving at home and abroad. On one assignment in Shanghai, he departed just ahead of the invasion by the Japanese army. He was a member of the USNA Alumni Association and proud of his association with the Academy.

Mr. Darlow is survived by his widow, Thelma, Seabreeze Station Box 5457, Daytona Beach FL 32020; a brother, Alfred.

Diplomatic Center North, 115 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach FL 32018; nephews: Lt(jg) George A. G. Dariow USNR (Ret.), Wykeham Road, Washington CT 06793, and Alfred Darlow, Box 145, Somerville NJ 08876.

GEORGE HALL BOWDEY '07 Commo. George Hall Bowdey, USN (Ret.) died 16 January at the Bellevue Health Center in Newport Rl. A graveside service was held in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Born in Chapinville NY, he graduated from the Naval Academy in September 1906 with the class of 1907. He served on the Asiatic Station in the CHATTANOOGA, W I L MINGTON,

and

N E W ORLEANS

from

1908

until 1912, and for two years was on duty at the Naval Academy. He was a member of the Navy Rifle Team at Camp Perry in 1913.

He returned to the Far East in 1914, serving as Aide to the Commandant, Naval Station, Olongapo PI; as CO of the CHAUNCEY;

and

as

XO

of

the

WILMINGTON.

Commo. Bowdey saw convoy duty in the Atiantic during 1917 and 1918 while serving in the MINNEAPOLIS as Navigator and

later as XO. In 1919 he was in command of the SATURN and the Alaskan Radio Expedition.

He was Navigator of the FLORIDA in 1921 and commanded the ORION in 1922. Be-

tween two tours in Naval Operations, he commanded the VEGA and served as XO in the N E W YORK.

He

commanded

SACRAMENTO in 1931 and the RIGEL in

the 1932.

After shore duty at Bermerton for two years.

he attended the Naval War College, graduating in 1936. He next commanded the heavy cruiser PENSACOLA, then served as Chief of Staff of the Naval War College from January 1938 until he retired in January 1941 for physical reasons. He was recalled to active duty in August 1941 to head the NROTC program at Brown University, then returned to the Naval War College in 1942, from where he retired in 1946.

Commo. Bowdey's medals include the Commendation Medal, Victory Medal with Escort Clasp, Second Nicaraguan Medal and the Navy Expeditionary Medal.

Commo. Bowdey is survived by his widow, Mabel, 71 Boulevard, Middletown Rl 02840; two sons, Richard, of Palos Verdes CA and retired Navy Capt. George W., of Dunfermline, Scotland; two brothers, Lawrence of Rochester and John, of Pittsburgh PA; a sister, Ruth EllioU, of Hagerstown MD; and five grandchildren.

CHARLES FRANKLIN MARTIN '14 RAdm. Charles Franklin Martin USN (Ret.) died on 19 January in Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC Services were held in Trinity Episcopal Church followed by interment in Elmwood Cemetery.

Born in Augusta GA, RAdm. Martin graduated from the College of Charleston in 1910, the Naval Academy in 1914 and the George Washington Law School in 1929.

After early battleship duty, including service

in

USS WYOMING

during WWI, his

career was mainly in submarines at sea and the Office of the Judge Advocate General ashore. Among his sea commands were USS K-8, S-19, Subdiv I I , SubRon 3, SubBase Coco Solo, USS HENDERSON, and USS PENNSYLVANIA through most of WWII. For services in Fire Support Groups he received a Legion of Merit and the ship a Unit Commendation, the first battleship so honored. Upon promotion to flag rank he assumed command of the Manus Island Naval Base, from which he retired in 1946.

The following year RAdm. Martin joined the faculty of the U. of South Carolina in the Department of Mathematics, and headed the Astronomy Department from 1947 until 1964, when he retired.

"Savvy" was one of the best known members of 1914, and was held in equal esteem by his civilian confreres.

Surviving are his widow, Margaret, 3219 Heyward St., Columbia SC 29205; two sons, the Rev. Franklin Martin of St. Andrews TN and John Gaillard Martin of Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Daniel Stoudemire of Blackville SC; several grandchildren and a greatgrandchild.

Shipmate

75 ARTHUR EDWARD WILLS '14 Cdr. Arthur Edward Wills USNR (Ret.) died in New York City on 10 February from heart trouble and complications and was buried with simple military honors at Arlington Cemetery.

Born in Indianapolis, Ind., he was appointed to the Naval Academy from Indiana and graduated in the class of 1914. His first assignment as a young ensign was aboard the USS WEST VreciNiA in the Armored Cruiser Squadron on the West Coast. Then followed duty in the USS NASHVILLE off Vera Cruz and Tampico. Mexico. The NASHVILLE moved to European waters after World War 1 broke out and operated there. At the end of the war he was ordered to the staff of Admiral Wilson at Brest and later to the staff of Admiral Mark Bristol, then High Commissioner to Turkey.

Cdr. Wills resigned from the Navy in 1921 and became European Representative of the U.S. Shipping Board. His work took him to England and France and it was while he was abroad that he met and in 1924 married, Pauline Lobatcheff. who now survives him. Later he returned to work permanently in the United States as a marine insurance representative for the Marine Office of America. He was commissioned in the Naval Reserve in 1930 as a Lieutenant Commander.

In 1940 was called to active duty in the Third Naval District for training and administrative work. In 1943 he was sent to the SW Pacific for duty on Admiral Thomas Kinkaid's staff and later he became E.xecutive Officer

of

the USS ROCKY

MOUNT.

Admiral Kincaid's flagship. After the war he rewmed to the Third Naval District in New York, where he served until his retirement in 1953.

The years from 1953 to 1970 were spent as an editor for the Marine Office of America's publication. The Compass, for which he wTote many interesting and informative articles drawn from his OWTI experiences on many arduous and extended trips. These covered such events as a Caribbean hurricane, the Alaskan pipeline, the Iceberg Patrol in the Arctic, etc. He took an active part for many years in the New York Chapter of our Alumni Ass'n.

Cdr. Wills is survived by his widow.

Pauline, 411 E. 57th St.. New York NY 10002: a son, Robert; a sister, three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

EDMUND EDWARD BRADY, JR. '17 Commo. Edmund Edward Brady, Jr..

USN rRet.) died 18 February 1975 at his home in Washington, D.C. after a long illness.

Edmund Edward Brady, Jr. '17

A native of Ellsworth ME, Commo.

Brady attended the Naval Academy with the Class of 1917, played lacrosse for three years, edited the Lucky Bag and graduated third in his class. He saw sea duty during WWI in USS CONNECTICUT, transferred to

the Construction Corps in December 1918, worked on the rehabilitation of SS LEVIATHAN in 1920 and received the degree of Master of Science from MIT in June 1921.

From then until 1927, Commo. Brady served at the Navy Yards at Portsmouth, N.H., Charleston, S.C. and New York, followed by over three years as a member of the US Naval Mission to Brazil. Upon his return to the United States, he served four years in the Industrial Department of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, another in the Design and Construction Division of the Bureau of Construction and Repair in Washington, and returned to the Naval Mission to Brazil from August 1936 until May 1939.

Returning to the United States, Commo.

Brady again had duty in the Bureau of Construction and Repair until November 1941. when he was assigned as Naval Attache. Rio de Janiero. After a brief period on the Staff of the Commander, South Atlantic Force, he reported for duty as representative of BuShips. Division of Logistics Plans, in OpNav. In October 1944 he was ordered as Special Adviser to the Minister of Transport for the Brazilian Merchant Marine Commission. Retiring in 1948, he became Executive Vice President of the George G. Sharp firm of Naval Architects in New York, remaining there until his retirement in 1960.

Commo. Brady held the Legion of Merit and Commendation Ribbon, the Brazilian Decoration and Diploma of the Order of Naval Merit and the Ecuadorian Diploma of Star and Abdon Calderon. Second Class, in addition to various service awards.

He is survived by his widow. Marguerite.

3020 Tilden St.. NW, Washington DC 20008: by two sons, Edward A. of Washington and Robert C. of Bethesda MD, a sister, Katharine E. Brady of Portsmouth NH. and 12 grandchildren.

WALTER CARSON CALHOUN '17 RAdm. Walter Carson Calhoun, USN (Ret.), a veteran of 36 years of Naval Service, died 11 February at the Naval Hospital. Bethesda. Services and interment with military honors were at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAdm. Calhoun was born 13 May 1894 in Philadelphia PA. He attended the U. of Pennsylvania for two years before entering the Naval Academy in 1913, where he played baseball and was Captain of the basketball team. He was president of his graduating class and was commissioned in March 1917. His first duty assignment was in the battleship USS FLORIDA, of the Sixth Battle Squadron. Grand Fleet, present at the surrender of the German Fleet at Rosyth.

Scotiand in 1918.

Between world wars he served in USS MARYLAND: USS HURON, the flagship of

the

Asiatic Fleet: USS VESTAL and USS PEN-

FREDERICK EDWARD HAEBERLE '17 RAdm. Frederick Edward Haeberle USN (Ret.) died on 23 February in Coronado, Calif. Memorial services were held at NAS North Island and his ashes were scattered at sea off San Diego.

Born in St. Louis MO. RAdm. Haeberle attended the U. of Colorado for two years prior to entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated first in the Class of 1917. In addition to being Honor Man in each of his four years, he was Regimental Commander as a first classman.

He first was assigned to the USS WYOMING with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea. In June. 1921, he received the Master of Science degree in Naval Architecmre from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served in the Construction Corps until 1940 when he was designated to Engineering Duty Only.

RAdm. Haeberle's active duty career was divided among Navy Yards, the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Ships. He also served as Force Constructor on the Staff of the Commander, Scouting Force. U.S. Fleet. He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1943 and served as head of the Construction Branch, Shipbuilding Division, Bureau of Ships. In 1945 he was named Manager of the Industrial Department, Navy Yard, New York and then served as Commander. Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, New York from 1945 to 1949. From then until his retirement in February 1951, he was Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Ships. He was decorated with the Legion of Merit and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit.

During his active duty career he was best known for his work on the construction of the cruiser USS LOUISVILLE and the battle-

SACOLA; instructed at the Naval Academy;

ship USS NORTH CAROLINA, for his many

and commanded USS ABERENDA and USS

contributions to aircraft carrier and battleship design, and to new ship construction durine World War II.

TAYLOR. After attending the U.S. Naval War CoUeee in 1938. he served in USS May, 1975

INDIANAPOLIS and supervised the conversion of S.S. CRESCENT CITY into an attack transport which he then commanded.

In 1943 RAdm. Calhoun commissioned USS BALTIMORE and became her first Commanding Officer. The BALTIMORE participated in many of the major raids and battles in the Pacific and Asiatic Areas during 1943 and 1944, including the bombardment and occupation of Makin in the Gilbert and Kwajale in the Marshall Islands, bombardment of Wotje. Maleolap and Eniwetok: first bombardments of Truk; operations against Saipan, Tinian. Palau, Woleai and Yap Islands; assault landings at HoUandia and New Guinea; raids on Marcus, Wake.

Guam and Iwo Jima; and the First Battie of the Philippine Sea. Admiral Calhoun's decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal, both with Combat "V", World War I and II Victory Medals, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five engagement stars.

He is survived by his widow, Louise, 4920 Sentinel Drive. Apt. 206, Sumner MD 20016; two sons, Walter C. Calhoun, Jr. of Bethesda MD and Maj. David H. Calhoun, USMC of Quantico VA and three grandchildren.

76 After retirement he became president of the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture on Long Island, New York and remained there for ten years. He was elected President of the American Society of Naval Engineers in 1950.

RAdm. Haeberle is survived by his widow, Faye, Park Coronado Apt. 1-F, 1155 Star Park East, Coronado CA 92118; a son, Frederick R., and two grandchildren.

RICHARD RENWICK HARTUNG '20 RAdm. Richard Renwick Hartung USN (Ret.) died 29 January 1975 at the Naval Hospital, Newport, R.l. after a long illness.

A memorial mass of Christian Burial was held in the Chapel-by-the-Sea at the Medical Center, followed by burial with military honors in Aquidneck Memorial Park, Middletown, R.l.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Cdr. John Hartung USN whose naval career ended in Newport as CO, Naval Torpedo Station in 1921.

In WWII he commanded a Mine Service Squadron, the battleship WYOMING, the cruiser CHICAGO and participated in the bombardments of Japan's main islands.

After the war he was involved in the demilitarization of Japan. From 1946-48 he was on the staff at the Naval War College and from 1948-52 he was in command of Naval Training and Receiving Stations in Norfolk. He retired in 1952 with two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit with three clusters and two commendation ribbons.

RAdm. Hartung was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Retired Officers Association, and the Newport Rotary Club.

He is survived by his son, Mike, 16 Redwood St., Newport Rl 02840; a daughter, Mrs. Holly H. MacAuley of Charlottesville VA; a brother. Philip of Maplewood NJ and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Snyder, of Philadelphia; and by four grandchildren.

BERNARD JOSEPH KELLEY '20 Judge and RAdm. USNR (Ret.) Bernard Joseph Kelley died on 20 January at his home in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia PA. Masses were held in the Church of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and in St. Cecilia's Church at Exeter, Pa., followed by burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carverson PA.

of Commendation for engineering efficiency, before resigning to enter the U. of Penn.

Law School. Graduating in 1926, he practiced law and was active in the Naval Reserve until 1935, when he became Special Deputy Attorney General in the State's Department of Banking. Recalled to active duty in 1939, he served as Personnel Officer and O-in-C Industrial relations in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, earning a Commendation Ribbon. After the war he commanded Fourth Naval District Reserve units.

On release from active duty, Judge Kelley managed the Philadelphia (tri-state) office of the Reconstruction Finance Corp. until 1951, when he accepted a two year appointment as Philadelphia's first Deputy Managing Director. He then practiced law for two years, served as Pennsylvania's Deputy Insurance Commissioner for two years and was elected Registrar of Wills for Philadelphia County. In 1959 he was appointed Judge of the Common Pleas Court, Philadelphia, and remained on the bench until retiring in 1970.

In addition to his many civic activities.

Judge Kelley was a Board Member of the Philadelphia Legal Aid Society, County Board of Law Examiners, City Representative for public transportation and a Trustee of Bloomsburg State and Marywood Colleges.

He is survived by his widow, Agnes, 610 E. Vernon St., Philadelphia PA 19119; and five children: John P. Jr. and Thomas J. of Philadelphia, Bernard J. of Warminster PA, Mrs. Joseph Flanagan of Pittston PA and Mrs. Frank Davis of Malvern PA. ROBERT STRITE '21 Capt. Robert Strite USNR (Ret.) died 25 January at his home in Chambersburg PA after an extended illness. Graveside services were held at Norland Cemetery in Chambersburg.

A native of Chambersburg, he attended public schools there before graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1921.

He served at sea until 1925, when he resigned his commission and transferred to the Naval Reserve. He then worked with public utilities in Boston MA and Poughkeepsie NY before returning to his home town as Secretary-Treasurer of the Chambersburg Trust Co. Recalled to active duty in 1941, he was a member of the commissioning crew of USS NORTH CAROLINA and,

Bernard Joseph Kelley '20 Born in Luzerne County PA and a graduate of Bloomsburg State College, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1919 with the class of 1920. He served four years in Pacific Fleet battleships, winning a Letter

later, of USS INDIANA, and saw combat action in the Marcus Islands Raid and the Gilberts Campaign. He also served in BuPers and taught Naval Science at Georgia Tech, remaining there from 1946-48 as Comptroller and Assistant to the President.

Recalled again to active duty in 1948, he served until 1954 as Supervisor of the Naval Reserve Program for the Fourth and Fifth Naval Districts, then returned to Chambersburg.

Capt. Strite was active in civic and community affairs, and was an officer in various veterans, service and fraternal organizations.

His first wife, Eleanor, died in 1971. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, 2003 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg PA 17201; a daughter, Betty Jean Thorpe of Atianta GA, and a son, John M. of Haverford PA; and a grandson.

CHARLES YEATMAN LATIMER '23 LCdr. Charles Yeatman Latimer USNR (Ret.) died in the Albuquerque N M Hospital on 28 January and was buried with military honors in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Bom in Tateville, Kentucky, LCdr. Latimer was appointed to the Naval Academy by Senator Cordell Hull of Tennessee in the Class of 1923 but resigned in 1920 to enter civilian life. He became an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board and so served until returning to naval service in April 1941 as a Reserve officer.

His wartime service included duty at the Naval Torpedo Station, Alexandria VA and Advanced Base Personnel Depot, San Bmno CA, on Leyte and as ComSerDiv 71. After WWII he returned to the NLRB and, following retirement in 1963, continued to serve as an arbitrator in labor-management disputes.

Charles Latimer was a devoted member of his Naval Academy Class and of the Alumni Association. He was faced with many and varied illnesses during the latter part of bis life, but this never slowed down the real zest for living that he always reflected.

He is survived by his widow, Gigi, 3221 Dakota NE, Alburquerque NM 87110; two daughters, Nance Jane Shepherd and Ellen Brewster Fox; and four grandchildren.

RANDOLPH GIBSON OWSLEY '23 LCdr. Randolph Gibson Owsley USNR (Ret.) died at his home in Redington Beach, Florida on 9 February 1975. A memorial service was conducted on 12 February 1975 at the Seminole Beach Memorial Chapel in St. Petersburg, Florida; and burial was in Meridian, Mississippi.

While at the Academy during the Plebe year he was the President of his Class and a member of the 1919 football squad. He resigned from the Academy in 1920 to return to civilian life.

"Randy" Owsley was born in Dallas, Texas on 18 September 1900, his parents moving shortly thereafter to Meridian, Mississippi. In 1913 the family moved to Lake Forest, Illinois, which was to be his home for most of his life. Here he began a long and successful career in the banking business. In the wake of Pearl Harbor in 1941 he returned to service as an officer in the Naval Reserve to train recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander after assignment to sea duty on a destroyer-escort. At the end of the war he returned to his career with the Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, of which he was a Senior Vice-President at the time of retirement.

Surviving are his widow, Alice, 16345 Redington Drive, Redington Beach, St. Petersburg FL 33708; son Randolph Gibson Owsley, Jr. of 401 Cordova Blvd., St. Petersburg FL; and three grandchildren.

The family have requested that any memorial gift should go to the 1923 Scholarship Fund, c/o the Naval Academy Foundation, Inc.. 48 Maryland Ave., Annapolis MD 21401.

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77 FREDERICK MACKAY TRAPNELL '23 VAdm. Frederick Mackay Trapnell, USN (Ret.) died 30 January in San Diego Naval Hospital. Memorial Services were held in the North Island Naval Air Station Chapel.

VAdm. Trapnell. a native of Elizabeth NJ, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923. In the 1920's he was a member of the Navy's aerial acrobatic team and later qualified in lighter-than-air, serving in the

VAdm. Beakley, a native of Vineland NJ. was a 1924 graduate of the Naval Academy, where he starred in lacrosse. He was Air Group Commander in USS WASP during the early part of WWII and one of the survivors of her sinking. In September 1942 he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in action during the assault upon and capture of Tulagi in the Solomons. He won the Legion of Merit as Assistant Operations Officer for the Navy's Pacific Air Command in 1942-43. In August

administrative billets at Georgia Pre-Flight and NAS, Jacksonville.

He is survived by his widow. Vera, 3912 Lovers Lane, Dallas TX 75225; three sons, Robert L., Richard C. and Edward N.; two sisters, Mrs. R. R. Adams and Martha Bernet: two brothers, Capt. Howard C. Bernet, USN (Ret.) '29 and John Bemet; and fourteen grandchildren.

PAUL DOMBEY MILES '27 Capt. Paul Dombey Miles, USNR (Ret.), 1945 he commanded USS BLOCK ISLAND died 10 February at Alexandria Hospital when she liberated some 1,200 Allied prisin Virginia after a heart attack. oners of war from Formosa.

Bom in Homes IL, he graduated from In post-war years he served often in the the Naval Academy in 1927. He served as Pentagon. For two years he was on the Signal Officer and Assistant Communicastaff of the JCS, specializing in strategic tions Officer in the USS CINCINNATI and plans, then commanded USS MIDWAY in resigned in 1930 to accept a position with 1949-50. In flag ranks he commanded the Mackey Radio and Telegraph Company. In Anti-Submarine Force, Atiantic Fleet and 1936 he resigned to become Superintendent later the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific, then of Communications, Western Division, the most powerful striking force in the Hearst Radio. Inc. world and a major factor in international In June of 1941 he was called to active diplomacy. In that command he helped put duty in the Naval Reserve. For his WWH a damper on Communist Chinese operations service, all of which was in communicaagainst the island of Quemoy. Subsequently tions, he was awarded the Legion of Merit he served as DCNO (Fleet Operations and and was made an honorary member of the Readiness) and as Deputy CinCLantFlt. Order of the British Empire. In 1945, Capt.

He was assigned as ComONE in 1963 and Miles returned to inactive duty and joined retired a year later. the Federal Communications Commission as Frederick Mackay Trapnell '23 VAdm. Beakley is survived by a sister, Chief of the Frequency Allocation and From 1940 to 1943. he was Chief of the Mrs. Howard Down of Vineland NJ; a Treaty Division.

Flight Test Section at the Anacostia Naval stepson and two stepdaughters. His first wife.

He was one of those who conceived the A'lT Station, in charge of putting the GrumRuth, died in 1963. idea of an International Frequency Registraman Hellcat and the Corsair fighter planes tion Board and in 1947 became a charter through rigid tests before they were apmember and first Chairman of the Board, JOHN HILLARD STILLMAN '25 proved for combat. Later during WWII, he serving for five years in Geneva. During Capt. John Hillard Stillman USMC commanded the carrier BRETON and served this period he was a member of this coun(Ret.) was murdered on 5 January 1975 in as Chief of Staff of Carrier Division 6 in try's delegation to several international conhis home in San Diego, Cal. Memorial servthe Pacific. ferences. On his return to the United States, ices were held in the Marine Corps Recruit Capt. Miles rejoined the FCC as Assistant After the war, VAdm. Trapnell was Depot Chapel with interment in Los Angeles to the Chairman. He was later appointed named Chief of the Naval Air Test Center National Cemetery.

Deputy Associate Director for Frequency at Pamxent River MD. He served there A native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Capt. from 1946 to 1950 and was instrumental in Stillman served in the Marine Corps for 25 Management and Chairman of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee in the foimding of the Naval Test Pilot Trainyears after graduation from the Naval Acadthe Office of Telecommunications Manageing School. While at Patuxent, he also diemy in 1925. He saw duty in China, with ment in the Executive Office of the Presirected testing, evaluation and modification the Asiatic Fleet, and fought on Guadaldent. In this capacity, he again served as a of early jet aircraft to make them suitable canal during WWII. member and principal spokesman for this for use on carriers. For that, he was awarded A 35-year resident of Riverside County, country's delegation to numerous internathe Octave Chanute Award for the most Cal., he worked for the County from his tional conferences. In 1967 he was Vice important contribution to aviation in 1949. military retirement in 1946 until 1968. He Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the VAdm. Trapnell retired in 1952 and went then moved to the San Diego area, where World Administrative Conference (Marito work for the Grumman Aircraft Corhe was a real estate broker and started a time) in Geneva. poration, where he was instrumental in the coin exchange that grew into a major opdevelopment of new fighter aircraft for the eration in the five years before his death, He is survived by his widow, Ruth, 1117 Navy. which occurred during a robbery of his Gatewood Drive, Alexandria VA 22307; office at home. Suspects, one a former emtwo daughters, Mrs. Edward Mitchler of An avid sailor, he designed and had built Alexandria, and Mrs. John Dale Box of a very unusual sailboat. It was a ketch with- ployee, have been arrested and gold coins worth about $130,000 have been recovered.

Boeme TX; a son Army LCol. Peter Miles out mainsail, strictly a single-hander for stationed in Bangkok, and three grandocean cruising, and proved to be very sucCapt. Stillman is survived by two daughcessful on a passage from New York to ters, Eleanor Stillman of Coronado CA and children.

California in 1971.

Mrs. Sally Treat of Tucson AZ. EDWIN RUTHERFORD VAN SICKLE '27 His decorations include the legion of Cdr. Edwin R. Van Sickle, USNR (Ret.) ALBERT EDWARD BERNET, JR. '26 Merit with Combat "V", Bronze Star Medal, Mr. Albert E. Bemet. Jr. died 18 De- died on 29 November 1974 in Helena, Commendation Medal and Presidential Unit Montana. Services were held in St. Mary's cember in Dallas TX. Memorial services Citation.

Church. Interment with military honors was were held at Sparkman-Hillcrest Northwest He is survived by his widow, June, 401 in Resurrection Cemetery. Helena.

Highway Chapel with entombment in HillFirst St., Coronado CA 92118; two sons.

Born at Fort Harrison, Montana, 8 April crest Mausoleum.

Frederick M. Jr. and Herbert Wallace: a 1903. he was graduated from the Naval sister and two granddaughters.

Born in St. Louis MO, Mr. Bemet atAcademy with the class of 1927. He served tended Culver Military Academy and gradfor three years in the USS RALEIGH prior to uated from the Naval Academy in 1926. He WALLACE MORRIS BEAKLEY '24 his resignation from the Navy in 1930. resigned in October 1928 and in 1929 enVAdm. Wallace Morris Beakley USN From the time of his resignation until the tered the brokerage and investment banking (Ret), died suddenly on 16 January at his outbreak of WWII, he operated a ranch in business in Dallas. He remained in that home in Alexandria VA. His wife, Martha, Montana. Returning to active duty in 1941. business until his death, except for active whom he married in 1964. had died of a Cdr. Van Sickle served as Battalion Officer service in the Naval Reserve. 1942-45, in heart attack late the previous day.

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78 at the Midshipman School at Columbia University, New York City. He later served as Executive Officer of the USS WINGED ARROW in the Pacific until he was released in November 1945.

Cdr. Van Sickle joined the Veterans Administration in 1946 and served as Assistant Director of the Veterans Center at Fort Harrison, Montana, until he retired in February 1969. He was active in community affairs and served as Chairman for the Red Cross and United Givers Drives.

He is survived by his widow, Anne, 2615 N. Cooke Street, Helena MT 59601; four daughters; Lois Matthews of Sun Prairie WI, Jean Bennett of Wendell ID, Marilou Madden of Douglas AK, and Joan Molnar of Regina, Sask., Canada; and thirteen grandchildren.

before returning to this country in 1951.

At his retirement in 1959, he was Commander, Marine Air Bases, Eastern Area, and Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point NC. His decorations include the Legion of Merit with combat "V", two Navy Commendation Medals and the Presidential Unit Citation.

He is survived by his widow, Frances, 424 Silvermine Road, New Canaan CT 06840; two daughters, Katherine and Ellen Dyer, both of Boston; and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Knoedler, of Baltimore.

LOUIS ALBERT HARRISON '29 Cdr. Louis Albert Harrison USN (Ret.) died on 1 September 1974 at Clearwater, FL. His remains were buried at sea.

EDWARD COLSTON DYER '29 BGen. Edward Colston Dyer, USMC (Ret.) died 5 January in New Canaan, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Ft. Myer Chapel followed by burial in Arlington National Cemetery with simple military honors.

Louis Albert Harrison '29 Cdr. Harrison was born in Kansas City MO and attended the Naval Academy for two years in the Class of 1929. On leaving the Academy he joined the Naval Reserve and was called to active duty in February 1941. During WWII he served in USS CLEVELAND (CL-55), on CarDiv 2 Staff, Edward Colston Dyer '29 A native of Baltimore, he was a graduate of Severn School and attended Johns Hopkins University for a year before entering the Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1929. After receiving his wings at Pensacola in 1931, his assignments were routine for a Marine aviator. In 1939 he received a Master of Science degree in Radio Engineering from the University of California.

Prior to U.S. entry into WWII, he was sent to London and Cairo as an observer of the Royal Air Force's fighter direction techniques. BGen. Dyer served in the Division of Aviation at Marine Corps headquarters, where he helped develop, organize, equip and establish training standards for all Marine night-fighter and air-warning squadrons. Late in 1944, he was sent to the Pacific where he saw service in the northern Solomons and the Philippines.

After WWII, BGen. Dyer organized the helicopter development squadron at Quantico. He became one of the first Marine aviators trained as a helicopter pilot and, in 1947, took command of Marine Helicopter Squadron One. He went to Korea in 1949 as Operations Officer of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, was Deputy Chief of Staff for close air support of the 10th Army Corps and the Wing's Deputy Chief of Staff

in USS

ROCKBRIDGE (APA-228)

and TA-

CONIC (AGC-17), then completed the General Line School at Monterey and augmented into the Regular Navy. Subsequentiy he commanded the Communication School at Little Creek VA, USS HOBSON ( D M S 26),

USS

ALCOR ( A K - 2 5 9 ) and

LSTRon 4.

He retired at 8th Naval District Headquarters in New Orleans on 30 June 1960 with 31 years of active service.

After retirement he was a mutual fund representative for nine years. He was an active member of the USNA Alumni Association, the Retired Officers Association, American Legion and the Kiwanis.

His decorations and awards include the Commendation Medal with "V", Navy Unit Commendation; Naval Reserve, American Defense, American Theatre, Pacific Theatre with 8 stars, WWII Victory, China Service and National Defense Medals.

Cdr. Harrison is survived by his widow.

Norma, 825 South Gulfview Blvd., Apt. B-l()4, Clearwater Beach FL 33515.

JAMES HENRY DAVIS '31 Capt. James Henry Davis, 65, a career officer who saw duty in destroyers, battleships and submarines, died Monday, 17 February 1975 at Fairfax Hospital after a heart attack.

Born in Elko, Nev., he graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1931

James Henry Davis '31 and served in the destroyer HOVEY and the battleship PENNSYLVANIA before attending submarine school in New London. Capt.

Davis saw submarine duty with the Pacific Fleet, attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Annapolis and was XO of the destroyer BIDDLE for a year before remrning to submarine duty. He served as XO of GRAYLING in World War II, then was an instructor at the Submarine School and on the staff of ComSubRon SIX, Pacific Fleet, until 1947.

After duty in OpNav, Capt. Davis became XO of the cruiser, WORCESTER, serving in the Mediterranean and Far East.

From 1951 to 1953, he was Chief of US Naval Mission to Venezuela, then commanded USS ROLETTE in the Amphibious Force, Atlantic. After a tour of duty as Chief of Staff and Aide to ComCruDiv THREE, Capt. Davis was assigned as Chief of Staff for cargo operations in Washington.

In 1956, he became Assistant Director of Pan American Affairs, Naval Missions and Advisory Groups in the Defense Department. He was CO of NavSta Pearl Harbor at the time of his retirement in 1960. After leaving military service, Capt. Davis earned a Master's degree in education from George Washington U. and taught mathematics at Langley High School in McLean until two years ago.

Capt. Davis' many decorations include the Navy Commendation Ribbon and PhiUppine Liberation Ribbon, the Korean, the United Nations, China and Europe-AfricaMidEast Service Medals, and decorations from the Venezuelan and Chilean governments.

He is survived by his widow. Gene, 6823 Cloister Dr., McLean VA 22101.

JOHN SHANNON '33 Capt. John Shannon, USN (Ret.) died 4 January 1974 in Ridgewood, N.J. at Valley Hospital. Private funeral services were held in Ridgewood 9 January and he was entombed in his family mausoleum in Bayside Cemetery, West New York, N.J. A native of West New York, Capt.

Shannon graduated from the Hill School at Pottstown, Pa. in 1929 and from the Naval Academy in 1933. He served during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and

was

CO

USS

CONE and

USS

CHARLES

F. HUGHES. After flight training at Pensacola in 1949, he was given lighter-than-air commands at NAS Glynco, Brunswick GA. In 1954, having completed Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he commanded

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1957.

Capt. Shannon was a member of the Navy League, the Ridgewood Country Club and the USNA Alumni Association. A Charter Plaque will be placed in the Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola.

He is survived by his son, Joseph G. Shannon, 126 E. Saddle River Rd., Saddle River NJ 07458.

CALVIN COOLIDGE COWLEY '47 Ens. Calvin Coolidge Cowley, USN (Ret.) died on 5 January 1975 in Miami, Florida.

Interment was at St. Johns, Arizona.

A native of Arizona, Ens. Cowley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947. After serving in various destroyers, he was retired in 1950.

He enjoyed a distinguished civilian career in the field of medical instrumentation, filling positions of Vice President, Assistant to the President, and Consultant with Pharmaseal Laboratories, C. R. Bard, Inc.; Parke Davis; Oximetries, Inc.; and Cordis Corp.

He pioneered the conversion of rubber catheters to plastic.

He is survived by his widow, Katherine, 6050 S. West 50th St., Miami FL 33155.

ROBERT LEO LAWLER, JR. '49 On 12 February 1975, friends and family of Cdr. Robert Leo Lawler, Jr. USN (Ret.) attended quiet funeral services at the Church of the Immaculata, University of San Diego.

His death occurred in Balboa Naval Hospital on 8 February as a result of a sudden and massive heart attack on 11 December 1974. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery at San Diego.

Robert Leo Lawler, Jr. '49 Cdr. Lawler was bom in Ix)well, Mass. and entered the Naval Academy in the Class of '49 after a short tour as a Navigator in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Immediately after graduation, he entered flight training at Pensacola and received his wings in early 1951. During a varied naval career, highlighted by a tour as Commanding Officer of VA 46, he completed courses at Auburn University for a Master's degree in political science while attending the Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama. He retired from NavAirPac Staff in San Diego in 1972 and accepted a position as Senior Analyst with Systems Exploration, Inc. Typically, he returned to postgraduate studies and was only one semester away from another Master's degree in Business at May, 1975

U.S. International University in La Jolla when death occurred.

Surviving are his widow, Barbara, Box 254, Blue Jay CA 92317, and four children; Joni and Mike of the home address, Rob and Tim who will be in Santa Barbara and San Francisco respectively.

ROBERT CECIL BLANCHARD '53 Capt. Robert CecU Blanchard, USN, died 30 January 1975 at the Portsmoutii Naval Hospital in Virginia.

graduate of Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Tenn. Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1967 he was awarded an Atomic Energy Commission Fellowship and attended the University of Michigan, where he received a Master's degree in Nuclear Physics in 1969. He then enroUed in flight training and received his "Wings of Gold" at Beeville, Texas, in 1970. His next assignment was to Attack Squadron 81 in Jacksonville FL flying the A-7E and making two Mediterranean deployments with the squadron. In July 1974 he was selected for and ordered to the Test Pilot School.

Lt. Belew is survived by his widow, Jane, Route 1, Box 15, Severna Park MD 21146; his infant son David Halliburton, born 7 November 1974; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Belew, 304 West Main, Greenfield TN 38230; and a brother, Richard, of Bradford TN.

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After Naval War College in 1964 he was XO

USS

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CO USS

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1966-68. Capt. Blanchard served, from 1968 until his death, with BuPers in the Personnel Program for Submarines and Special Warfare, as Ops Officer, SubForLant and Plans Officer, PhibGru TWO. At the time of his death he was Plans and Contingency Officer for ComSubLant.

Capt. Blanchard held the Meritorious Service Medal, WWII Occupation Medalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; European Clasp and the National Defense Medal with Star.

He is survived by his widow Edith, 407 Hariton Court, Norfolk VA 23505, and three daughters.

DAVID HALLIBURTON BELEW '67 Lt. David Halliburton Belew USN died 24 October 1974 in the crash of a T-38 aircraft while stationed at the US Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Md. A memorial service was held in the NAS Chapel.

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