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REAR ADMIRAL JOHN D. BEECHER USN John Beecher '54 served in a DD and MSC before attending Postgraduate School (BS EE) and M.I.T. (MS Aero and Astro).

Weapons officer in an DDG was followed by duty as Missile Readiness Officer ComCruDesLant and a tour as XO USS COCHRANE (DDG-21). Graduation from the Armed Forces Staff College brought assignment to BuPers and OpNav. In 1970 he was selected EDO and sent to NWL Dahlgren. In 1972 he was appointed Director of Engineering, NavShipWeapSysEngSta; in 1975 as Director Surface Warfare Systems, NavSysSeaCom; and in 1976 as Commander Guided Missile Frigate Project. After flag selection he became DepCom Surface Combatants in NavSea and, last October, ADC AAW and Surface Warfare in the Combat Systems Directorate.

CAPTAIN JAMES L. JORDAN USN (RET) "Soapy" Jordan '33 spent three years as a "white hat" before making it the hard way into the academy. A victim of the economy years, he was not commissioned until 1935 when he did his first stint in the battleship NEW MEXICO. Wartime duty was in USS GREENLING eight patrols — and command of FINBACK. Three years as skipper of the NECHES with the Sixth Fleet made up for a lot of dull shore assignments in between. Since retiring in San Diego in 1959, he has broken into the magazine writing field and the Copley Press. This is his first article in Shipmate.

J. ALAN CROSS Alan Cross bilged the physicals and resigned before graduation with '27, then moved to Miami where he became a public school teacher, principal and supervisor. In WW II he was an officer in the Army Air Corps, taught pre-flight at Maxwell Field, then set up schools for identification of ships and aircraft after attending the Ohio State course described in this story. He later served with the O.S.S. as skipper of an 85' P-Boat in Burma, carrying frog men and demolition experts. After the war he opened a general insurance office in Coral Gables, and retired in 1977.

MICHAEL MCMONAGLE Michael is a 1970 graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia and a 1974 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served two duty tours of about two years each in USS ENTERPRISE and USS MISSISSIPPI before resigning in 1979. Upon leaving the Navy, Mike taught at a Philadelphia high school for a year and is presently employed as an engineer with a company that designs and constructs power plants. He and his wife live in Philadelphia, where he has undertaken an avocation of free-lance writing. This is his first article in Shipmate.

PAUL R. SCHRATZ '39, Ph.D. Following a distinguished career in submarines and in policy planning in Washington, Paul retired as Captain USN to become Director of International Studies at the University of Missouri. Later he served on the White House-Congressional Commission on Foreign Policy, as a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution and a professor at Georgetown University. He has been a faculty member on the Naval, Air and National War Colleges, and was the first naval officer to be awarded a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park Fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

JOHN F. SLINKMAN John was the first Editor of Navy Times, serving from 1951 through 1974 and earning the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award on retirement.

Subsequently he edited The Officer, published by the Reserve Officers Association, for several years and continues to contribute editorial and special articles to both publications. He has long been a respected member of the Washington Naval and Maritime Correspondents Circle.

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 All-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 him with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

RICHARD J. LANGFORD Rich Langford '82 is the first set Uth Company Adjutant. He is majoring in English and plans for a career as a Navy or Marine aviator after graduation in May. Rich is from Staten Island, New York.

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Educating the Professional Naval Officer For the last two months we have been discussing developments in war college education. Since over 80% of post-World War II international crises involved naval forces. Dame Fortune may be doing our homework in stressing the importance of naval power as the cutting edge of modern diplomacy. Is our professional preparation adequate for responsibilities in peace and war?

The Naval Academy, the Command and Staff and the College of Naval Warfare at Newport are doing superior jobs.

Compared with the other services all three may be at the top of the heap. But in the words of John Kester, member of the Naval Academy Advisory Board, speaking of the National War College, . . . the curriculum resembles more a series of undergraduate political science and international relations courses than it does rigorous training for analytical staff work.

The other war colleges . . . concentrate mainly on concerns of their particular service, with little instruction about the others or about joint warfare . . . Because the service academies are also deficient in teaching the basics of military thought and strategic history and skills, it is not clear how an officer becomes a sound strategic thinker except by picking up the skills on his own.

The basic principles put forth at the war colleges belong in the service academy curricula as part of the basic education for a military career. The age of forty is too late for most officers to start as beginners dealing with such concepts.* In my experience, whatever the individual excellence of the Navy schools, there are two major limitations. First, the curricula lack integration and coordination toward career professional needs, and what the individual officer receives overall is haphazard. Second, the study of strategy, the art and essence of warfare so vital to the exercise of command, is in more of a shambles than Kester indicates. Since the Clements Committee review, there has been a rebirth of the study of strategy at all the War Colleges but the average level of proficiency still shows serious deficiencies. •John G. Kester, "Designing a U.S. Defense General Staff," Stragetic Review, Summer 1981.

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That the Naval Academy does a fine job in training future officers as engineers, management specialists, and technicians in the hard sciences can hardly be questioned. But it is through the liberal arts that an understanding of the art of war and strategic use of naval power may evolve. Jeffrey Record, a Brookings researcher, maintains that . . . inattention to the history of warfare is perhaps the greatest weakness in the training . . . At Annapolis, would-be Farraguts, Deweys and Nimitzes may graduate with a knowledge of what happened at Mobile, Manila and Midway but not at Actium, Trafalgar and Jutland; the Naval Academy's sole required course in military history is "American Naval Heritage" . . . Our military academies produce some gifted students of war . . . but for the most part the schools grind out officers captivated by the idea that a science of war exists and that this most complex, uncontrollable, and least understood of all human activities can be "managed" . . . It is an officer corps, as historian Edward N. Luttwak has noted, that treats the enemy as "a mere inventory of targets", and warfare as little more than the ordinary administration of firepower, . . . an officer corps inadequately tutored in the more fundamental truths of warfare.** Since the "Turner revolution" at Newport and the installation of a permanent nucleus of civilian instructors, the above no longer applies at the Naval War College. But am I the only voice in the wilderness who believes that the 80-20 ratio of engineering to liberal arts at USNA is too high? At West Point it is 55-45, the Air Force Academy 50-50. We are training fine technicians but our best and brightest fall behind in their professional knowledge as strategists and planners capable of the broad direction of future war. Do they learn through selfstudy of the broader purposes for which the military exists and the political, economic and social factors affecting the reasons we fight? The U.S. can survive without any of today's hotly debated weapons systems, but it will be in grave danger without a viable national strategy.

We fell down in Vietnam not in the fighting but in the thinking.

A study a few years ago of the selfperception of Army, Navy and Air Force officers in their influence on foreign '•Jeffrey Record, "The Fortunes of War," Harpers, April 1980.

policy found the naval officer interviewees to be less sophisticated, less able to conceptualize and analyze, more parochial and more prone to accept popular notions of international politics and policymaking as "givens". The point is that adequate emphasis must be given the social sciences to build in our younger officers fundamental knowledge of national policy and the art of war, the history of warriors and early exposure to military planning, decision making and the study of strategy.

Why are the curricula of our service academies so deficient in military history and the related studies so vital to the preparation of warriors? An interest in the military arts must be aroused while at the Naval Academy, and lifelong reading and self-study habits formed so that the officer is prepared for higher education when it comes.

The Navy lacks a focal point, other than the C N O , to coordinate a master plan for professional education. The Air Force, for example, uses a 4-star general to head the Air Training Command and a 3-star deputy who commands all the schools at the Air University from squadron officer through senior War College. Lacking centralized authority, the Naval Academy and the intermediate and senior colleges at Newport function largely within self-determined limits; the effect on the average naval officer's education is less than ideal.

Two recent Proceedings articles have commented on the irrelevance of the War Colleges to the promotion of Navy flag officers. Clearly, far too few top-notch naval officers get a chance for the vital experience. Priority of War College orders is low in the Navy. Worse, many officers go either to the intermediate or senior course, but not both. Shipboard duties sometimes limit availability but exceptions made for one reason soon lead to exceptions for no reason. Hence the quality of Navy students falls below the standards of the Army, Air Force and Marines.

My only Navy student at the Air War College last year made Distinguished Graduate. The Commandant told me he was the first ever for the Navy at Maxwell. There is much evidence to support concluded on page 22

The Mail Boat The GREER Incident Shipmate: In the October 1981 issue, Capt. Williams inferred that my account of the incident in April had impugned his credibility by stating that his original 1980 article was "not truly factual." I certainly did not intend to make such an inference. In fact, I purposely enclosed in quotation marks the wording "truly factual account" to indicate that they were his own words from September 1980. My only intent as a naval officer and a historian was, and remains, to provide previously unpublished primary source material that might contribute to the historiographic ideal of reconstructing what actually happened.

In his original 1980 article, Captain Williams stated that "except for our (GREER'S) action report, I have not read a truly factual account" of the incident.

Through the good offices of Dr. Dean C. Allard of the Naval Historical Center, I have been able to obtain copies of the GREER Action Report, ComDesDiv 61's Action Report, and GREER'S Deck Log for 9 September 1941.

A review and comparison of these documents reveals the following (All times are GCT; GREER'S Deck Log kept in ZD-i-1 has been converted to GCT): 1. Two British aircraft participated in the operation in the immediate vicinity of GREER, the aircraft that made the initial contact report to GREER and a second that arrived on scene at 1250 to relieve the first, which departed at 1052.

2. Subsequent to the initial contact report, CDD-61, embarked in GREER, asked the first British A/C, circling over the last known position of the U-Boat, if it had regained contact. And, from 0922 on, shortly after GREER made sonar contact, CDD-61 "informed the British plane at frequent intervals" of the U-Boat's position. Also, CDD-61 "reported position of the submarine at intervals" to the relief British A/C after 1200.

3. All three documents state that at 1032 the first British A/C attacked the submarine, then dead ahead of GREER. The British report gives that time as 1032.

4. The U-Boat made two attacks, firing one torpedo each. At about 1249 the first torpedo track "was sighted by (four officers) and members of the depth

charge crew" (CDD-61 Action Report).

All three sources reported a second torpedo track at 1258. According to CDD-61, the second track was sighted by CDD-61, CO GREER, and three other officers.

5. Although GREER immediately went to flank speed and came full left on sighting the first impulse bubble, that attack was delivered from such close range that no maneuver could have avoided it, the torpedo probably having already passed by or under GREER. In any case the estimated firing range of "about 120 yards" (CDD-61 Report) would have precluded the torpedo's arming or achieving set running depth after its initial dive immediately upon launching. On the second attack, the track was sighted ten degrees on the starboard bow at about 500 yards.

CDD-61 stated, "CO GREER changed course to avoid, leaving the track 300 yards on the port beam."

An apparently natural phenomenon known to experienced investigators of past events is that accounts by witnesses and participants can vary widely, and often contradict each other. It is the lot of historians to sort out these accounts and other evidence to arrive at the best approximation of what actually happened. My April article was such an effort to sort out conflicting accounts to arrive at the best consensus of what really happened. There never was, and never will be, any intention to impugn the veracity of anyone, much less a fellow alumnus.

R. A. Bowling '46 Japanese Photograph of Battleship Row Shipmate: The picture on page 14 of the December '81 issue of Shipmate appears to me to be a "phoney." From that angle there are no such mountains behind Ford Island, and the wind is blowing from the wrong direction (see the accurate photo on page 15). It looks like a propaganda picture made with models.

F. Sima '53 The photograph we used was released by the Naval Photographic Center triany years ago with the caption "Japanese photograph of the attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941. " We borrowed it from the Naval Institute for use in Ship-

mate without noticing a very faint pencil notation on the reverse, with no accreditation at all, "This is a picture of models taken after the event. " It may not be accurate, but it is a good example of Japanese perception of what they had accomplished that day.

More on the Count de Grasse Shipmate: Congratulations to Admiral Eller for his outstanding article "Victory at Sea" in the October 1981 Shipmate.

He was our history prof, and a good one, back in the good old days.

Much controversy surrpuqcis this historical "skirmish," especially the tactics of Admiral Graves in his strict adherence to the Royal Navy's Fighting Instructions, which required the formation of parallel lines to slug it out shipto-ship. Some historians insist that Graves would have been court-martialled had he deviated from that doctrine, even if victorious.

When the British arrived off the Capes they enjoyed the dual advantages of wind and surprise over de Grasse, whose ships were anchored inside the bay with many of their personnel ashore. Four hours went by while the crews were recalled and the ships sortied out to open sea, in considerable confusion. It was 1600 before the opposing battle lines were formed, but the British were so poorly maneuvered that their line was irregular.

Both sides commenced firing, but only the lead ships were actually engaged. Action continued until darkness, after which both fleets were becalmed, drifting down the coast with the tide and current. No ships were sunk and none were captured.

For the following two days no effort was made to re-engage, then de Grasse took his ships back inside the Capes to resume his blockade while Graves, abandoning Cornwallis, sailed off to New York to make repairs.

The most concise assessment I have been able to find of this battle, which is not mentioned in most history books and which even Mahan treats very briefly, is: "The most curious and perhaps the most crucial battle of the Revolution occurred on 5 September 1781. It was curious in that it involved the British and French, but no Americans, and that it produced no victor, while virtually assuring Britian's ultimate defeat. It was crucial in Shipmate, March 1982

that it gave the Americans control of the Chesapeake, cutting off Cornwallis from aid or escape by sea, and giving Allies time to bring up their heavy siege g u n s " (The Battle of Yorktown, by Thomas Fleming).

Marion and I had the pleasure of attending the 200th anniversary commemoration of the Battle Off the Virginia Capes on 5 September 1981, at which Rep. G. William Whitehurst was master of Ceremonies and Sen. John Warner and RAdm. G. Le Cloerec FN were the principal speakers. The new monument was dedicated and the design of a setenent pair of U . S . postage stamps (the Battle Off the Capes and the Surrender at Yorktown) was unveiled.

The memorial to this inadequately recognized sea battle consists of a fine statue of Admiral de Grasse, a monument with a detailed engraving of the battle, and an impressive cedar and glass overlook presenting exhibits, diagrams, and a recorded narrative of the action.

The memorial is located at Ft. Story on Virginia Beach, adjacent to the old Cape Henry Lighthouse — itself a National Historical Landmark — and the First Landing Memorial Cross, marking the site where Captain John Smith and his party came ashore to offer prayers of thanksgiving for a safe crossing before proceeding up the river to found Jamestown. The memorial is open to the public without admission charge, and is well worth a visit.

Fred Schneider '37 Probably the best book on this subject is Decision at the Chesapeake by Harold Larrabee (1964). His description of the naval battle makes clear that there was a fierce, close-range action between the two vans, seven or eight British vs four French, which completely disabled three British and one Frenchman. The centers were only engaged at long range and the rears not at all. Although the French suffered far more casualties, their guns so disabled British ships that Graves, even though still having the wind, could not renew the attack the next morning. De Grasse, also suffering, was content to block Graves from any attempt to make the Chesapeake. Consequently, the two fleets sailed in sight of each other until the afternoon of 9 September, four days after the battle, when de Grasse hauled away for the Chesapeake.

A w a y T h e Boarding Party Shipmate: As an interesting footnote to the October article featuring Bob White '40, another classmate, Ernest Peterson, wrote me about boarding still another Japanese hospital ship in the waning months of World War II. Pete, who was Exec of USS CHARETTE (DD-581), led the boarding party. The Shipmate, March 1982

hospital ship TACHIBANA M A R U was

found to have sizeable stores of armaments on board, disclosed when Lt.Qg) Robert Kowetz opened some boxes marked with a red cross and found 70mm projectiles. The ship was then seized, with Pete becoming Prize Master, and sent into Morotai, where a more detailed search revealed that the patients in five hospital compartments had been lying on boxes containing several hundred rifles and machine guns plus thirty tons of ammunition.

The Class of '40 seems to have a lock on the business of boarding hospital ships.

Cary Hall '40 Why N o t Credit the Author?

Shipmate: " T h e Last Call" section of the magazine is prefaced with a quotation, "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them or the years condemn; at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them . . . " That strange, and perhaps the most common eulogy from World War 1, is singularly appropriate.

Yet Shipmate attributes the poem to the tomb of an unknown soldier in Edinburg. While inscribed thereon, the tomb did not write it, and 1 often wonder why the author is not properly credited and dated. The poem is " F o r the Fallen", and was written by Laurence Binyon in September 1941 when World War 1 was only fifty days old. I believe that Binyon deserves that credit.

J. J. Dougherty '46 The Editor copied the inscription many years ago on a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Scottish Soldier in Edinburgh, and dug it out some years ago for use in "The Last Call" as an appropriate heading. Unfortunately, he forgot hearing the poem read, and credited to Binyon, at every British Remembrance Day service for the three years he served in Gibraltar. The correcting credit has been made, with the further correction, "They shall grow not old . . . " W o m e n At Sea Shipmate: There have been several letters and articles in Shipmate about women at sea and at the Naval Academy. I would like to tell both new and old " s a l t s " that women at sea are for real.

As C. O. of a FORREST SHERMAN-class

DD, 1 have had the opportunity to embark three women officers on two separate occasions, for a COMPTUEX exercise in the Caribbean and while deployed to the Sixth Fleet. In both cases the women officers did better than 1 had expected and, after an initial indoctrination, they were integrated directly into the sea watch organization — and performed well.

The one woman officer embarked while we were deployed was from the deployed tender, finishing her qualifications for designation as an 1110 Surface Warfare Officer. I have since heard that she has successfully completed this goal and is now attending PG School.

During that Sixth Fleet deployment, she was the conning officer for our arrival at Kiel Naval base in Germany. The arm waving, finger pointing, and surprised faces on the pier generated enough interest for her and me to be interviewed the next morning by the local press. I'm sure the German Navy wonders what is to become of the American naval forces.

One amusing evolution during COMPTUEX occurred while the ship was joining up with the battle group on the midwatch. I was in CIC and had instructed the OOD to report by R/T phone when we closed to a specified range for our screen assignment. One of the women officers was on watch as tactical communicator, and she did exactly that. Since few commands knew we had embarked women officers, we were immediately challenged on the assumption that the voice heard was that of an exercise intruder. Our woman 1160 trainee rose to the occasion; she not only replied correctly but immediately re-challenged the other station. It would have been interesting to have been on bridges of the ships in formation and seen the reactions of those on watch when they heard our female communicator.

I will not pass judgement on whether women should or should not go to sea in combatant ships, suffice it to say they can do the job.

C. M. St. Laurent '61 A Reassessment Shipmate: WW II had entered its final year and ships of the Fast Carrier Task Force were at rest in Ulithi Lagoon.

RAdm. Mat Gardner '19, who had earlier commanded USS ENTERPRISE and was considered brilliant but exceedingly strict and demanding, was to command the Navy's first Night Carrier Task Group with his flag in ENTERPRISE. Having previously commanded a torpedobombing squadron experimenting in night combat tactics aboard ENTERPRISE, I could confirm that he was a brilliant carrier skipper, and by direct experience I knew him to be strict and demanding.

It was at the end of a long evening of refreshments and time for sailormen to return to their ships. I was about to board a motor launch with very loud, well-oiled members of my Night Air Group when Admiral Gardner touched me on the shoulder. " C o m e , Martin, you'll ride in the barge with m e . " "Sorry, Admiral, but I'm part of this singing g r o u p . " "You'll come with m e . " "Aye, aye, s i r . " Seated in the stern of the barge, the Admiral growled, "Martin, do you think I'm a tough old S.O.B.?" 1 was about to

reply that I didn't see him as being very old, but reconsidered.

"Admiral, we've both had our share of Ulithi spirits. You like straight answers.

Yes, sir, I think you are a tough old S.O.B.!"

"Bill, old boy," he blurted as he slapped my knee, "It's taken me years to earn that reputation."

Before we arrived at ENTERPRISE we

had sung every verse of every salty and/or bawdy song we'd ever heard.

We reassessed each other, and it paid off in coming operations against the Japanese homeland.

William I. Martin '34 Pandora's Box Shipmate: Prior to World War II we had a number of British naval officers in Washington to coordinate our mutual efforts when we got into the war. I was in communications and we had an RN commander named Peter Dawney in our office for that purpose. One point that came up was that we had different names for signal flags. While the matter was under discussion, we were notified that the Army was having a meeting on the question and we were invited to attend.

We wondered what in hell the Army had to do with the subject but, in walking over to the meeting, decided on the quickest and most efficient way to handle the problem — to determine how many publications each service had with alphabet flag names, and have the one with the fewest conform to the majority.

That would save time, paper and printing.

We hadn't reckoned with the U.S. Army. When we went in to the conference we saw a long table with a brigadier general in the middle flanked by five or six colonels. We were relegated to the positions of observers and told that the Army had a multi-million dollar contract with Harvard University to study the problem, bringing in various people with dialects — Cockneys from London, Liverpudlians, Scots, Welsh, Chicanos from Texas, hillbillys from the Ozarks, etc., etc.

Well, that opened Pandora's box. Over the years millions of manhours and thousands of tons of paper and ink have been spent on names for the alphabet, and who knows what the names are today or will be tomorrow? The Army has always been good at cashing in on wars, and we have not. Remember, they buih the Pentagon.

Bob Melling '20 The Pickerel-Nosed Trout Shipmate: As a senior citizen of very advanced years, venerated by my descendants and smugly comfortable in a carefully-tailored mantle of respectability, I deplore violations of the Fish and 8

Game Laws. True, I secretly hope that the Great Game Warden Above will tolerantly consider that the enforced rectitude of added stripes and stars constitute a form of penance expiating any sins afield of long ago younger days.

And I am sure that the Celestial Game Warden will have one Mr. Phoebus as a heavenly deputy. Mr. Phoebus, the warden, faithfully patrolled the trout streams in the Catoctin Hills, where one could not keep a trout under six-inch legal size.

One day he pleasantly greated me as I fished, inquired to my health and my piscatorial results, and showed an interest in the contents of my creel. Taking out a decapitated brook trout which, in truth, had only stretched to a discouraging fiveand-seven-eights inches, he said, "Lieutenant, you know darned well that fish was no legal sLx inches."

Torn between abhorrence of throwing back an undersized fish to certain death, and a strong instinctive concern for selfpreservation, I explained to Mr. Phoebus that the fish in question was a strange hybrid with a very long pointed nose which probably added three or four inches to the length of the fish. It was a pickerel-nosed trout, a strange and unlovely hybrid.

Mr. Phoebus was non-committal, but the following year, on opening day, he again greeted me in his pleasant way and said, "Lieutenant, I'm sure you will be happy to know that we have finally and completely rid our streams of those wretched pickerel-nosed trout."

"Yes," he went on, "I persuaded the Commission to make it illegal, and subject to a heavy fine, to have a mutilated fish in one's possession."

He was right; I never saw another pickerel-nosed trout.

R. B. Carney 16 Proper Use of Language Shipmate: The following has been sitting in my files since 1942, when it was sent to me by Capt. Robert B. Carney USN, then commanding USS DENVER, who had issued it to his crew. I decided to pass it on to Shipmate when a golfer friend asked Admiral Carney what was his handicap, and he replied, "My son-in-law."

There is a degree of reactionary philosophy in the Mick's memo which makes me wonder how he ever became the CNO. "Prolonged absence from normal restraining and refining influence is resulting in an increase of senseless obscenity that does no credit to the ship, the offending individual, nor the home and stock from which he hails. The nature and character of our enemies are such that considered use of such terms as 'son of a bitch' and 'bastard' are not without considerable merit at appropriate

times, but continuous loud and pointless reference to the maladorous residue of digestive assimilation certainly shows a dreary lack of imagination, and as a means of emphasis is not convincing. By the same token, repetitious and wholly inapplicable mention of the procreative function adds nothing to conversational clarity.

"That sort of language is neither useful, forceful, expressive, nor amiising.

I hope I will in future hear less about bodily excrescences, and such manifest absurdities as rain squalls or swabs indulging in the se.xual act, and illegitimate and depraved shipmates of canine descent on the distaff side."

Joe Taussig '41 Vietnam War Memorial Shipmate: At long last, a monument dedicated to the 57,692 servicemen who died in the service of their country during the Vietnam War will be constructed in Washington. Their names will be inscribed on two large walls, measuring 200 feet. Among these names will be those of my brother-in-law, five squadron mates from VAL-4, numerous classmates and fellow alumni, including my "Firstie", Tom Holden '64. Since most of these men laid down their lives in their early or mid-twenties, they did not have the opportunity to reach the much pubUcized greatness of other alumni who went on to become flag officers, astronauts, and other public figures. On the other hand, their contributions and ultimate sacrifices clearly measure up to the servicemen who died at Yorktown, Vicksburg, Belleau Wood or Midway. Indeed, the loss to their families is perhaps even more painful because, thus far, there is little in outward manifestations of appreciation or remembrance to them. One has only to notice the thousands of monuments for World Wars I and II to wonder why there are so few dedicated to our Vietnam servicemen.

Now, however, they are going to be remembered in a dignified way. This monument, costing over $7 million and measuring over 300 feet in length, will be one of the largest in Washington. The names will be listed, without rank, in chronological order of death and a nearby reference will be available to assist visitors in finding names.

Fittingly, individual donations will finance this structure. For obvious reasons, Naval Academy alumni should be well represented. Contributions may be sent to W M F , P.O. Box 37240, Washington DC 20013.

For several years these 57,692 men and women have been resting quietly in their graves. Now it is our obligation to show them and their families that we fondly remember them and that we are, indeed, grateful.

E. Michael Quinlan '67 'X' Shipmate, March 1982

USS ST. LOUIS (CL-49) Memorial

On that fateful Sunday, 7 December 1941, USS ST. LOUIS was the first major combatant ship to sortie successfully from the death and destruction that was Pearl Harbor. She went on through a distinguished World War II career in the Pacific to earn the name "Lucky Lou." The first occasion for that name was when a Japanese midget sub lying in ambush outside Pearl Harbor fired two torpedoes on a beam shot as ST. LOUIS exited the channel — and both exploded on the coral reef between before reaching the ship.

On Sunday, 6 December 1981, the USS ST. LOUIS Association presented to the Naval Academy Museum a large oil painting by the renowned marine artist George Samson. Entitled "Coming Out of Hell," it depicts "Lucky Lou" in her sortie from Pearl Harbor, AA guns in action, as she avoided the grounded USS NEVADA. AS RAdm. Charles A. Curtze USN (Ret.) '33 said in his presentation remarks, "The USS ST. Louis, pictured emerging from the smoke, flame and destruction of that Sabbath morning, is symbolic of the United States emerging from darkness into light — doing purposely in haste what should have been routine in peace . . . May this picture of the ST. LOUIS serve as a continuing reminder, not only of her past achievement but, more importantly, of the required level and nature of future commitments."

Prior to the presentation ceremony in the Museum, the Naval Academy Marine Color Guard hoisted to the Academy flagpole colors received for the occasion from USS ST. LOUIS ( L K A - 1 1 6 ) . On 7 December the same colors were hoisted over the National Capitol in Washington ST. LOUIS' colors hoisted at USNA

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as a 40th anniversary memorial of Pearl Harbor. Presiding on that occasion was Rep. J.J. Pickle (D.-TX), who served in "Lucky Lou" in 1942-43.

Earlier that day the ST. LOUIS Association held a memorial service at the Arlington gravesite of the late RAdm. George A. Rood USN (Ret.) '11, Commanding Officer of ST. LOUIS during and after the Pearl Harbor attack. As VAdm. George E. Moore II (SC) USN (Ret.) '39 said in his remarks there, "On that morning forty years ago, destiny called on George Rood, his ship and her crew.

And in the terrible confusion of that moment, this entity of blood and iron responded superbly."

The USNA ceremonies were attended by some 100 members of the ST. LOUIS Association and their families, with eleven members of Admiral Rood's family. Alumni members beyond Admirals Curtze and Moore included RAdm. Harold M. Briggs USN (Ret.) '27, the senior living survivor of the ST. LOUIS, Capts. Louis M Detweiler (SC) and Harold J. Islev-Peterson '35 and Ernest

F. Schreiter '39, all USN (Ret.). Admiral Curtze presented the painting, which was acknowledged by Admiral Rood's daughter. Admiral Briggs summarized the career of "Lucky Lou" during World War II, and LCdr. A.D. Miguens BN described her post-war career as ALMIRANTE TAMANDARE in the Brazilian

Navy.

The USS ST. LOUIS Association was set

up in November 1976 to preserve "Lucky Lou" and bring her home as a memorial ship when it was reported that she had been surveyed from the Brazilian Navy and was to be sold for scrap. Although the Association did postpone the inevitable for four years, it was not able to finance bringing her home and the ship was sold for scrap in 1980. Then the ST. LOUIS took matters into her own hands, and sank in a South Atlantic gale while under tow to the breaker's yard.

Though "Lucky Lou" is gone, her spirit hves on.

Capt. Flight, Acting Superintendent, and artist Samson unveil the painting

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Service Academies Leaders' Conference Carol Capers

Senior-ranking cadets and midshipmen from the four U.S. service academies agreed that the first annual Service Academies Leaders' Conference, held last September at West Point, was a great success. The Conference, made possible by a gift from the J.P. Stevens Foundation, included seminars on leadership, management and the duty concept at the academies.

"Cadets and midsl pmen in senior positions indicated in the past that they found themselves thrust into their roles without the necessary experience to run their respective organizations," Maj. Fred B. Johnson, special assistant to the USMA Commandant for Systems and Planning, said. "The purpose of the seminars was to give the cadets and midshipmen the leadership skills they'll need for their responsibilities in their senior year."

Participants in the conference included 23 cadets and midshipmen from the Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Coast Guard Academy. The group comprised each school's top-ranking cadet or midshipman and his immediate subordinates, senior class president, honor committee leader, or those individuals' representatives.

USMA Superintendent LGen. Willard W. Scott Jr. welcomed the conferees. The first day's events included an all-day seminar and a formal banquet, at which Robert T. Stevens, the guest of honor, was the keynote speaker. The second day, cadets and midshipmen attended a morning seminar, a review on The Plain and the Army-Brown football game.

"The first seminar concentrated on practical leadership skills in three basic areas," Johnson said, "decision-making, management of time and conflict resolution." The seminar was conducted by retired Col. D.M. "Mike" Malone, a recent member of the staff and faculty at the Army War College and a former West Point instructor.

West Point First Captain John W. Nicholson Jr. said, "Perhaps the most helpful skills we learned were those planning techniques and climate-sensing methods by which leaders can look ahead for their units."

Midshipman Captain Andrew W. Palowitch said Malone's recommendations about evaluating objectives, setting Shipmate, March 1982

goal priorities, organizing meetings and delegating authority would help him perform his duties as brigade commander at the Naval Academy.

Col. Malone discusses leadership with conferees

Cadet Captain Fernando U. DelRosario, cadet regimental executive officer at the Coast Guard Academy, said the leadership seminar gave him "the tools to represent the Corps of Cadets to the administration and to facilitate a twoway flow of information between the cadets and the administration."

The second seminar "Duty: A Concept for Leadership at the Service Academies," was born out of past after-action reports on the Service Academies Exchange Program, Johnson explained. "Cadets and midshipmen who came to West Point always had very favorable comments about the USMA duty concept. This session in the conference offered cadets and midshipmen from other schools an opportunity to develop duty concepts for their academies." The seminar was presented by Maj. David G. Hofstetter and Maj. Randall C. Rutler, both from the Department of Military Instruction.

Cadet Colonel Timothy J. Collins, wing commander at the Air Force Academy, said the information provided in the seminar "enhanced our understanding of duty, demonstrated how to detect a higher sense of duty, and showed us that all the services have a similar understanding and need of duty and integrity."

Palowitch said the seminar leaders established specific criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of a program for instilling in cadets and midshipmen the idea of duty. DelRosario noted, "The seminar gave us a foundation, a starting point for initiating a meaningful, strong program for duty awareness and a duty concept."

Johnson said the conference was the first time the top-ranking cadets and midshipmen from all four U.S. service academies had the opportunity to meet.

Nicholson commented, "We all gained an awareness that we have many common concerns despite our academies' different missions. Just as important, we all made some new friendships that will last for our entire careers."

"We had the opportunity to really see that the 'U.S.' we all share equates to 'us,' Collins said, "and to examine how we handle similar command experiences.

Also we developed a better working relationship among academies that can be used for inter-service projects.

"I think, professionally, this was one of the most positive experiences of our lives," he added. "We had the opportunity to learn and grow from each other."

Johnson explained that the J.P. Stevens Foundation has offered to provide $200,000 to fund the Robert T. Stevens Leadership Development Program. The gift, in honor of the former secretary of the Army, will make it possible for cadets, midshipmen, and staff and faculties of the four service academies to study and develop leadership attributes, skills and ideals. The funds will be donated over the next four years and will be administered as the USMA Superintendent directs.

"This type of program is long overdue," Nicholson said. "Thanks to Mr. Stevens and Colonel Malone, we've gotten off to a great start."

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Alumni Golf Program 1 9 8 2

In 1982 we will continue our objective of raising funds for support of the USNA Golf team through local alumni golf tournaments and an open tournament at Homecoming. Support by these tournaments provides the golf team opportunities for competition and exposure throughout the country on a wider basis than possible within the Athletic Association's budget. For example, the 1981 tournaments provided approximately $2,000 of additional funds for the golf team.

Local alumni chapters are encouraged to support this program and to include all alumni in their areas whether or not affiliated with the local chapter. Also, non-alumni "boosters" might be invited to participate to increase the size of the tournaments. Where a local chapter is not available, or does not organize a tournament, alumni should consider organizing their own affair. A portion of each entry fee should be earmarked for the USNA Golf team, and proceeds sent to the Alumni Association on completion of the local tournament.

As a result of past experience with annual Homecoming Tournaments, there will be no national finalist tournament as part of the 1982 Homecoming tournament. Instead, there will be only an open event here for those attending Homecoming who wish to play. Accordingly, there will be no required format of play specified for the local tournaments.

The 1982 Homecoming Golf Tournament will be held on 22 October, the Friday of Homecoming weekend, open to all alumni. Wives are invited to play, but they will not compete in the tournament and may play only with their husbands.

Class sponsored tournaments will be incorporated into the Homecoming Tournament.

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Format of Play for Homecoming will be 18-hole medal play, flighted by handicaps but with no handicaps within flights. Flighting handicaps will be 0-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25 and over, and a Calloway division for those without an established handicap.

Entry Fees will be $10 for alumni and $5 for wives, to provide for prizes and support of the golf team. Greens fees will be waived for the tournament and the course will be closed to non-participants.

Golf carts will be paid for prior to commencing play.

Starting Times and Pairings will be assigned for simultaneous starts on the front and back nines from 0830 to 1030.

Only 144 players can participate. Pairings will be assigned by the tournament committee, except that class sponsored tournaments may arrange their own pairings within their groups. Individuals desiring to make up their own foursomes should submit entries together, or state preferences for partners where feasible.

Class Groups of four or more foursomes will be given a block of starting times in order to play together, provided that: 1. Class sponsor submits a preliminary request for an estimated block of starting times — the number of foursomes, not times desired. The committee will assign starting times for all foursomes.

2. Class sponsor submits a block of individual entries together with applications and fees not later than 1 Sept.

Bill Morrow '42 will continue to act as national tournament director and Larry Ringer, USNA Golf Coach and Pro, will be the coordinating professional. Questions regarding the 1982 Golf Program or the Homecoming Tournament should be addressed to Bill Morrow '42, Homecoming Golf Tournament 1982, USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis MD 21402.

Let's make '82 the best year yet for alumni golf. All you "sweet swingers" give your full support.

Bill Morrow '42 presents the 1981 Alumni Golf check to Bill Gantt of the Athletic Association and Coach Larry Ringer

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Women in the Navy

The first suggestion of women entering the naval ser\ice was made in 1811, nine years before the binh of Florence Nightingale, when a youing Navy surgeon recommended that nujses be included among the persoimel at Navy hospitals.

On May 13, 1908, almost 100 years after that suggestion was made, the U.S. Navy Niu-se Corps was estabUshed, and the nuxses became the first "women in the Navy."

Nine years later, with the entr>- of the United States into World War I, a number of women were incorporated into the Navy as a result of a loophole in the 1916 legislation which estabUshed the Naval Reserve Force and the need for additional clerical workers. The female volunteers who entered under this program were designated "Yeoman(F)" but imofficially became known as the "Yeomanettes." WTien the armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, more than 11,000 of these "Yeomanettes" were in service. In addition to clerical duties, these women served as translators, draftsmen, fingerprint experts, camouflage designers and recruiting agents. They were stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, Guam and Hawaii, as well as the United States and France. All were released from active duty by July 31, 1919.

In 1942, the House Naval Affairs Committee reported favorably on the resolution which proposed the amendment of the Naval Reserve Act of 1938, to include an organization to be known as the "Women's Auxihary Reserve."

Behind the proposal was the faa that, with the outbreak of World War II, the United States faced acute personnel needs to man its tremendously expanding fleet.

The decision was made to cure the Navy's manpower needs with woman power, and the legislation was signed into law on July 30, 1942. This law provided that the women were to ser\e in the Navy and not merely with the Navy, subject to existing laws and Navy regulations governing the Naval Reserve. Restrictions on rank specified that there could be one lieutenant commander, 35 lieutenants and that no more than one-third of the total officers could be heutenant (junior grade). Miss Mildred McAfee, then president of Wellesley College, was selected to 14

lead the new Women's Reserve, and she was sworn in as a lieutenant commander on Aug. 3, 1942.

It appeared inevitable that the Women's Reserve would be nicknamed, and the Navy decided to take matters into its own hands. The term "WAVES" seemed most appropriate, and the words "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service" would explain the acron\Tn. The title was accepted into common usage and has now become a misnomer, but it became a tradition and has only recently been discontinued.

RAdm. Victor Blue inspects Yeomen (F), 1918

The success of the first year of service by women far exceeded expectations, as indicated by the fact that enrollment had been almost three times the size anticipated by the Depanment of the Navy.

During that first year, 16 training schools for enlisted women and the Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School for women officers had been estabUshed. Women were being trained in gunnery and blind flying instruction, aerology, aviation ground crew work, na\igation and other fields, including the area of naval communications. In assignments to duty, all but a verN- small percentage had either directly replaced men or been given billets which, necessitated by the tremendous expansion of the Navy, would have been filled by men. They made available enough officers and men to man the ships of a major task force, including a battleship, two large aircraft carriers, two heavy cruisers, four Ught cruisers and 15 destroyers.

On the second anniversary of the creation of the Women's Reserve, the number

of women serving on aaive duty in the Navy had increased to more than 72,000.

The limitations formerly placed on ranks for officers were Ufted by further legislation, and provisions were made for one officer of the Women's Reserve to hold the rank of captain. The Director of the Women's Reser\e, Mildred McAfee Horton, was promoted to that rank.

By July 1945, there were approximately 86,000 women on active duty in the naval service. They had increased in nimibers until they constituted 18 percent of the total naval personnel assigned to shore establishments in the continental United States which directly served the fleet and the far flung bases in the Pacific. They had made available 50,000 men for duty afloat or overseas and had taken over about 27,000 of the jobs in the greatly expanding naval shore establishment.

On Aug. 17, 1945, the accession of women into the Navy's ranks was discontinued, and the majority were discharged or released to inactive duty by September 1946. During this same period. Captain Mildred McAfee Horton, USNR, was reUeved as Director of the Women's Reserve by Captain Jean T. Palmer, USNR. During the war years, the women had proved their worth in many fields — many more than had been expected in the initial programs for women, — and a relatively small munber of officers and enlisted women were retJiined on active duty. In 1946, the Navy sponsored legislation for proposing Congress to authorize the enlistment and appointment of women in the Regular Navy and in the Naval Reserve. Only'^JuIy 26, 1946, Captain Joy Bright Hancock, a former Yeomanette of World War I, reUeved Palmer as Director of the Women's Reserve. By the fourth aimiversary of the Women's Reserve, its ranks had been depleted to a meager 9,800.

Again in 1948, the Navy sponsored legislation for integration of women in the permanent structure of the Navy. The Women's Armed Services Integration Act was passed by the Senate in May of that year and by the House in June. The bill became law with the signature of President Harry Truman on Jime 12, 1948.

This marked another milestone in the history of women in the Navy as they were given a full partnership in the Navy Shipmate, March 1982

team. The "Women's Reserve" was abolished and became a part of the Regular Navy and the Naval Reserve.

The incorporation of women into the Navy progressed over the next several years following enactment of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. Recruitment of women from civilian Ufe was begun, officers and enlisted women requested transfer and were sworn into the Regular Navy, and overseas billets were assigned. Similarly, programs were initiated for transfers from the defunct Women's Reserve to the appropriate units of the permanent Naval Reserve. Other measures included changes in uniform of the women officers to parallel that of male officers. One of five women doctors on active duty at the time became the first female medical officer ordered to duty aboard a U.S. Navy ship.

Women linehandlers at work

The outbreak of the Korean conflict in 1950 saw the Navy recall to active duty the members of the Naval Reserve. The advantages of the incorporation of women became readily apparent when women in the Naval Reserve were recalled along with their male counterparts, bringing skills gained during the second world war and augmented by new skills learned and honed by their civilian occupations. In June 1953, Hancock was relieved by Captain Louise K. Wilde as Director of the WAVES. That same year the Navy announced that women would begin serving on hospital ships and dependent-carrying transports.

The years from 1954 to the present have seen further changes for women in the Navy. In early 1972, the first woman admiral, the Director of the Navy Nurse Corps, was appointed and use of the title "WAVES" was officially discouraged as being inappropriate since it did not accurately reflect the concept of women as full, permanent members of the Navy team. This change was made to further integrate women into the naval organization. A new phase of naval aviation history began in early 1973, when the Secretary of the Navy announced that aviation training for women would begin that spring. Women were admitted to the Naval Academy for the first time in 1976 and graduated with the class of 1980. In 1978, the Navy began its Women on Shipmate, March 1982

Ships Program. By the end of 1979, this program had resulted in the assignment of 53 women officers to duty in 14 noncombatant ships and 396 enlisted women were assigned to five of those same ships.

Today, only two officer communities (submarine and special warfare) and 13 of 100 enlisted ratings remain closed to women because of their combat relationship; two ratings remain unavailable in order to maintain acceptable sea-shore rotation for men. Women officers number more than 5,200, representing 8 percent of the Navy's total officer inventory. While the majority of women officers continue to serve in the healing arts staff corps, an increasing number (approximately 42 percent in fiscal year 1981) have opted to serve as unrestricted line officers. Enlisted women number more than 33,000 and comprise nearly 7 percent of Navy enlisted. Approximately 50 percent of these women serve in "traditional" ratings such as clerical, administrative and medical ratings. An increasing percentage of the enlisted women are serving in non-traditional ratings such as aviation, ordnance, engineering and hull and deck ratings.

The number of women in the Navy will continue to grow through the middle of this decade to an estimated 51,400 by the end of FY 85. This estimate is predicted on a force profile programmed for FY 85, as well as personnel poUcy considerations for male sea/shore rotation and maintenance of a reasonable grade structure balance for women.

Correcting Misconceptions A number of misconceptions relating to the role of women in the Navy continue to persist, and the following points of information are provided to dispel a few of the most common of these: • Sea duty for women is not voluntary. All women are eligible for shipboard assignment. However, due to the limited number of billets available on ships to which women may be assigned, preference is given, whenever possible, to those who request sea duty. Beyond this consideration, shipboard requirements are met in accordance with routine procedures.

• The assignment of women to sea duty is not an experiment. Women are aboard ships in order to meet manning requirements and to provide enhanced career opportunities for women. The progress of women at sea is monitored in order to provide for better management, not in order to decide if women should be aboard ships.

• Women in the Navy are not granted "maternity leave." If her physical condition warrants it, a pregnant woman may be placed in a light duty or sick-inquarters status prior to birth. After the baby is born, the woman is to return to duty as soon as possible. She may,

however, be granted convalescent leave, just as anyone who has been hospitalized is given such leave. Time off is not automatic. The amount of time a pregnant woman is absent from her job is determined by her doctor, based soley on her medical condition.

• Women in the U.S. Navy do not have any official group title or designation. For many years women in the Navy were referred to as WAVES. (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service), but this was not an official title.

During the early 1970s, an active campaign was undertaken to discontinue the use of the term WAVES since it did not accurately reflect the concept of women as full, permanent members of the Navy team. Women join and serve in the U.S. Navy and should not be referred to by a separate designation.

The unrestricted line

Women at Sea The Women in Ships Program, currently nearing the completion of its third year, has been very successful. Women routinely perform in both traditional and non-traditional jobs with skill, confidence and dedication. At the end of June 1981, 142 officers were serving aboard 28 ships and 1,062 enlisted women were serving aboard 17 ships. Current projections call for a total of 190 women officers and approximately 5,000 enlisted women serving aboard 30 to 35 ships by the end of fiscal year 1985. Women officers and enlisted members are assigned to deploying units and are routinely deploying to the Mediterranean, WestPac and the Indian Ocean. Several women have qualified as officer or enlisted surface warfare specialists.

Commanding officers report that women have demonstrated performance levels comparable to their male peers.

Futhermore, the women are characterized as highly motivated, enthusiastic and capable of performing the spectrum of shipboard assignments.

Reprinted from CNO Backgrounder.

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All Hands

Annual Report Addendum Several errors have been discovered in the annual report published in the December 1981 issue of Shipmate. We are happy to correct the record.

1920 Charles C. Anderson 1926 C,T,J,L Gordon A. McLean 1930 Frank L. Johnson 4931 Alvin F. Richardson Forsyth Massey C 1932 C — Lloyd W. Parrish 1933 C — Waldemar F.A. Wendt 1936 Joseph A. Coppola 1940 C — Warren Walker, Jr. 1940 — George W. Kittredge is alive and weU. The notation that a gift had been made in his memory was erroneous. * It should be noted that, in addition to the contributions by members of the Class of 1931 to the annual fund, the generous bequest by Marshall Cox '31 made possible a gift of $16,000 to the Naval Academy during FY '80 in support of foreign language studies. An additional $30,000 was provided during FY '81. Details of this program were contained in the December 1981 Shipmate.

FY '83 Flag Selections The resuhs of the FY '83 flag board were received too late for the JanuaryFebruary issue of Shipmate, but we are happy to present the list of selectees for the new rank of Commodore: Unrestricted Line Robert Erhart Klee '53 Henry Francis Boyle, Jr. James Michael Gleason Seely Stewart Andrew Ring Richard Finlay Donnelly Burnham Clough McCaffree, Jr. '54 Don Gene Primeau Dudley Louis Carlson Roger Oscar Simon Leon Albert Edney '57 Harry Kenneth Fiske Gerald Louis Riendeau James Mac Gleim David Wellington Cockfield '55 Diego Edyl Hernandez Hugh Larimer Webster '55 Shipmate, March 1982

Daniel Joseph Wolkensdorfer Robert Harper Shumaker '56 John Raymond Wilson, Jr. '55 Oakley Ernest Osborn Inman Carmichael Richard Coghlan Ustick John Stephen Disher '57 Jack Neal Darby Frank W Butterworth III '58 David Elmer Jeremiah James Francis Dorsey, Jr. Theodore Edwin Lewin '56 William Donald Zirbel Ronald Marvin Eytchison '58 Robert Spencer Owens Dennis Matthew Brooks '57 William Miley Fogarty Engineering Duty Officer David Patrick Donohue Myron Vernon Ricketts '55 Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer WilUam John Finneran John Clark Weaver '55 Public Affairs Officer Jack Alfred Garrow '55 Air Force press releases also provide word of the selection to brigadier general of Colonels James B. Davis '58 and Donald C. Smith '59.

CL, 7 CV, 1 CVE, 172 DD (most from WW I) and 111 SS. Today we have no BB (but at least one is on the way), 9 CGN, 18 CG, 12 CV/CVN, 40 DDG, 51 DD (including 8 NRF), 80 FF/FFG, 35 SSBN (whose mission is not warfighting but strategic deterrence), and 84 SSN. Unpreparedness for the world situation of each period? Q.E.D.

An Alumni Association Gift On 15 December last, Captain Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, presented to Captain R.L. Reasonover, Director of the Division of Mathematics and Science at the Academy, the framed, original photograph of Michelson Hall that was used for the covers of the June 1981 Shipmate. We could think of no more appropriate use for this beautiful photograph, which now hangs in the lobby of Michelson Hall.

A small gift, but deeply appreciated.

The Fleet, Then and Now Here is an interesting comparison of the size of the U.S. Fleet on 7 December 1941 and 7 December 1981. Although its composition has vastly changed over those forty years and today's ships are more effective than their predecessors, the fleet is now even smaller than it was then, in spite of its ever-growing commitments in aU oceans. True, the present administration is rebuilding, but we stiU have a long way to go in making up for past neglect.

Warships Amphibious

1941 345 0

1981 321 65

Minecraft Patrol Craft NavResForce

139 103 0

25 2 8

Combatants Auxiliaries

587 323

421 129

Overall total

819

550

USN USN, USNR USNR USN USNR

USN, USNR MSC

Let's look at the breakdown of warships: In 1941 we had 17 BB, 18 CA, 19

Presentation of the Shipmate cover picture

Navy to Proceed with ELF System

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With President Reagan's approval, the Congress has provided funds to proceed with a long-sought, improved Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) communications system having transmitters in Michigan and Wisconsin and receivers on all submarines. This will permit direct communications to submarines at operational depths and speeds instead of requiring near-surface depths for signal reception.

The program will upgrade but not enlarge the existing R&D transmitter and its 28-mile antenna located near Clam Lake, Wisconsin. A second transmitter 17

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with a 56-mile antetma will be built in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, near K.I. Sawyer AFB, to provide operational two-ocean communications coverage. The initial operational capability is planned for 1985 at a cost of $230 milUon. Third PHM Launched

captive flight tests. In the top segment, the seeker locks on to the target ship, USS B.AGLEY (FF-1069), at a longer range than the flight crew's visual range. In the middle, the image is at the time the target ship is sighted visually by the flight crew. At the bottom, B.-\GLEY is shown in what would have been the terminal stage of the missile's flight.

Interested donors should contact Capt.

Edward H.C. Fredericks USN (Ret.), Navy League Representative and Curator of the Naval Area of the Museum, at 5844 Malvern Court, San Diego CA 92120 — or by phone to (714) 286-0831.

Two David N. Rogers Meet Again In an unusual event, two military officers of different countries but with the same name met again. Capt. David N. Rogers USN '59, C O . USS OKINAWA (LPH-3), met Wing Commander David N. Rogers, Royal Australian Air Force, from the Headquarters Operational Command, on board the OKINAWA at Sydney, Australia, just before the recently completed joint exercise "Kangaroo '81."

USS ARIES (PHM-5), named for the ram into which Zeus, most powerful of the ancient gods, changed himself to escape pursuit by giants, was recently launched in Seattle. Armed with eight Harpoon missiles and a 76mm rapid fire gun but requiring a crew of only 21, and capable of smooth operation at 40 knots in heavy seas, she offers maximum capability at minimum cost.

Taraet desienation by Maverick The third PHM, USS ARIES

Her sisters, USS TAURUS and AQUIL.'\, were launched in 1981; USS GEMINI and HERCULES are expected to be completed this year. These four, with ARIES, will join the prototype USS PEGASUS in a sixship hydrofoil squadron operating out of Key West, Florida.

Shape Up and Ship U.S. The House Merchant Marine and fisheries Committee has told the Department of Agricukure to shape up and ship U.S. from now on. Chairman Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) called hearings (in November) "to investigate the sale of 100,000 tons of surplus butter by the Department of Agriculture to the New Zealand Dairy Board." Under U.S. law, at least 50% of the butter should have been carried in the U.S. ships — but wasn't. Jones told the USDA to "promptly take whatever steps are necessary to bring itself into full compliance with the law" in any future such transactions.

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League

Maverick Imagery This composite of three photographs shows the images produced on a cockpittype display by an infra-red seeker for the AGM-65F Maverick missile during 18

One-of-a-Kind; Museum of the Pacific War In Fredericksburg, Texas, the victorian Nimitz Steamboat Hotel, where Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz took his first steps, has been restored and again soars above the sykline. Within it will go the Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated at Admiral Nimitz' request to all who served with him in the Pacific.

Exhibits, now in final planning, will lead visitors chronologically from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. A center of interest will be a 30-foot long History Wall, where relics and mementoes of every type from the Pacific War will be displayed.

A few choice items are still being sought for these exhibits. Possible contributors should write The Superintendent, Admiral Nimitz State Historical Park, P.O. Box 777, Fredericksburg TX 78624.

The two David N. Rogers

Their first meeting was aboard USS ENTERPRISE in August 1978, at sea off

Perth, Australia after exercise "Beacon South." At that time WC Rogers commanded Six Squadron, flying F-llls, and (then) Cdr. Rogers was C O . CAW-14 in ENTERPRISE, flying F-14s. They had continued to correspond since then and arranged for the reunion in OKINAWA while in Sydney.

Lucky Bags Available Capt. Nicholas S. Mikhalevsky USN (Ret.) has copies of the 1916, 1917 and 1918 Lucky Bags available to anyone who desires them. His address is 4822 North 37th Street, Arhngton VA 22207.

Reunion Notices Maritime Museum of San Diego The Maritime Museum of San Diego is seeking museum quality ship models and other historically significant artifacts relating to our naval and maritime heritage. Also being sought are books, documents and photographs suitable for inclusion in the new Maritime Research Library being established as part of the Museum.

Tin Can Sailors — A "bull session" will be held for all ex-destroyermen from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois on Saturday, 3 April 1982 in Indianapolis IN. For details contact Jim Robertson, 5547 Rosslyn Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46220 or phone him at (317) 257-1184.

USS Essex (CV/CVA/CVS-9) - Reunion to be held in South Bend, IN, 23-26 June. For details contact Bob M. Shipmate, March 1982

Morgan, 3841 SW 29th Place, Ocala FL 32674.

Asiatic Fleet Destroyers 1922-45 — Reunion to be held in Charleston SC from 26 April — 2 May 1982. For details contact J. Daniel MulUn, 1105 Whitehall Drive, Mt. Pleasant SC 20464 — or phone (803) 884-2360.

USS Fanning (DD-385) — Will all former officers and men of this WW II destroyer who are interested in a reunion, planned for Des Moines IA in June 1982, please contact Fred Winger, 712 Hewlett St., Bakersfield CA 93309 — phone (805) 323-7013.

USS Knapp (DD-653) — Eleventh reunion to be held at the Saddle Brook Marriott, in Saddle Brook NJ on 8-10 July, the 39th anniversary of her launching. For details contact Francis Wickenheiser, 1109 Pleasure Road, Lancaster PA 10601 — or phone (717) 393-4713.

USS Belle Grove (LSD-3) — Third annual reunion to be held in Indianapolis IN on 16-17 July. For details contact Joe W. Bledsoe, 194 Pinegrove Drive, Bellbrook OH 45305 or phone (513) 848-2855.

USS Frazier (DD-607) — Reunion to be held at the Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado CA from 28 July — 1 August.

For details contact Loren Troxel, 20236 23rd Place NW, Seattle WA 98177 — or phone him at (206) 542-3612.

USS Manchester (CL-83) — Second annual reunion will be held at Bowling Green University, Bowling Green OH, on 5-8 August. For details contact Frank E. Helienberger, 12012 Meridian Ave. N., Seattle WA 98133 — phone (206) 365-7455.

USS Ashtabula (AO-51) — Reunion for those serving on board from commissioning in August 1943 through 1948 will be held at the HiUon Harvest House in Boulder CO on 6-8 August. For details contact E.J. Clausen (former SMl/c), 2143 Willow Creek Drive, Boulder CO 80301 — or phone (303) 666-9217.

Submarine Veterans of World War II — The 28th national convention will be held in Hartford CT during the week of 18-22 August. In connection with the national convention there will be reunions for the following boats: USS Batfish (SS-310) — Hugh Lowder, 4542 Parkside Drive, Baltimore MD 21206 — Phone (301) 488-7590.

USS Croaker (SS-246) — Victor L. Lee, 5116 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee GA 30174.

USS Plaice (SS-390) — William Flippin, 6005 Fairlane Drive, Kansas City MO 64134 — phone (816) 763-3131.

USS Seahorse (SS-304) — Joe McGrievy, 7525 University Ave., La Mesa CA 92041.

USS Spearfish (SS-190) — R.N. "Yogi" Yokanovich, Box 33, Hastings MN 55033 — phone (612) 437-5674.

USS Redfin (SS-232) — Martin Schaffer, 1710 Elm St., Allentown PA 18104 — phone (215) 433-7737.

USS Permit (SS-178) — John W. Flynn, 88 Washburn St., Lake Grove NY 11755 or Sidney B. Jones, 6 Cedar Ave., Flanders/Riverhead NY 11901.

USS Tinosa (SS-283) Robert Bentham, 165 Pearl St., Seymour CT 06483 — phone (203) 888-7051.

USS Angler (SS-240) — Warren Sullivan, 1922 Elizabeth St., Pueblo CO — phone (303) 544-1424.

USS Seadog (SS-401) — Sidney Fontnote, Box 427, Ventress LA 70783.

USS Elizabeth C. Stanton (AP-69) and USS Clay (APA-39) — Reunion to be held at Knoxville TN on 3-5 September.

For details contact Sherman O. Dickson, 802 Christine St., Houston TX 77017 or BiU Stewart, Route 5 Box 138, Maysville KY 41056.

USS Louisville (CA-28) — Reunion to be held 15-19 September 1982. For details contact James H. HamiU, 819 W. Charles St., Piano IL 60545.

USS Houston (CA-30) (CL-81) — Reunion will be held in San Francisco CA 27 September through 3 October 1982.

For details contact John J. Skarzenski, 828 Lindenwood Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15234.

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DDGX The Workhorse

Destroyer

of the Future

Rear Admiral J o h n D . Beecher USN

This is an exciting time for the surface Navy. The Battleships are coming back; TicoNDEROGA-Class Cruiscrs are hull down on the horizon and heading for the Fleet; The KIDD Class-DDGs are being commissioned; and OLIVER HAZARD

PERRY Class Frigates are deUvering faster than the historian can come up with names for them. The near future looks bright. But what next?

A major new class of guided missile destroyers is taking shape on the Navy's drawing boards. Currently designated the DDGX and destined ultimately to replace the older DDGs and CGs in the 1990s, this formidable ship will bring an important new dimension to the striking power of the Navy's battle forces.

The DDGX shipbuilding program is progressing rapidly. Concept design has been completed and preliminary design is underway. On 2 September 1981, the Secretary of Defense waived the requirement for a Defense System Acquisition Review Council (DSARC) Milestone I review of the DDGX, marking the successful completion of the Concept Exploration phase of the program and the initiation of the Demonstration and Validation phase for the ship's design and acquisition. Engineering development and preliminary ship design, as well as propulsion and combat system design efforts, are well underway. Current plans are to hold a DSARC II review in early 1983 prior to starting the detail design of the lead ship and the award of its construction contract in early 1985. Serial construction of the follow ships of the DDGX Class is to commence in 1987 employing two shipyards in order to assure a rapid delivery of the ships to the fleet commencing in 1991.

Two fundamental factors dictate the need for the DDGX and define its required capabilities. The Navy's guided missile destroyer force is getting old. By the mid 1990s, some 54 ships of the DDG-2 Class and the former DLG-6, 16, and 26 classes wiU be 30 or more years old. Their weapon systems have been undergoing modernization through the 20

years at about 10-year intervals as the threat increased, but they are approaching a point in the hull and machinery areas where they are essentially worn out and modernization is no longer a practical alternative. If Navy battle force levels are to be maintained and future force level objective achieved, over 50 DDGX wiU be required by the year 2000.

Further, the threat to our naval forces is increasing, not only in quantity, but in quality. This presents an ever increasing challenge to the U.S. Navy's ability to maintain the necessary degree of supremacy at sea. The threat is multidimensional, including new classes of nuclear and diesel-electric submarines, cruisers, and aircraft, as weU as air, surface, and submarine launched cruise missiles.

Study efforts initiated by the Navy in 1978, in recognition of the threat and the need for replacement guided missile destroyers, estabUshed the basic requirements for the ship and defined its general required combat capabiUties. It was clearly evident in the study results that the ships, subsequently designated DDGX, must be battle force capable — that is, capable of offensive operation as units of carrier battle groups and surface action groups operating in a high multithreat environment. Thus, they must not only possess substantial combat system capabilities and magazine capacity for sustained operations in each of the warfare mission areas, but also the speed and endurance to complement the other units of the battle group, and a built-in survivabiUty equal to the threat of the 1990s and beyond. An additional requirement of the DDGX will be operation in support of underway replenishment groups and Marine amphibious forces in a multithreat environment.

Follow-on efforts, initated by the CNO in 1979, were directed towards further defining the top level requirements for the DDGX and evaluating alternative ship configurations. Concept design, in effect, had begun. The DDGX design to-

day marks the culmination of these intensive study and concept design efforts.

Combat capability and affordability were the foremost considerations throughout the concept design development. The DDGX is a mid-mix ship and, as such, must strike the proper balance between these two key attributes. On one hand, the DDGX must provide the multiwarfare capability required for a battle force capable warship which wiU defeat the 1990 threat. On the other hand, the DDGX must be acquired in large numbers and, therefore, be designed to be affordable. As can be appreciated, the trade-off analyses involved in developing this balanced mid-mix ship were most difficult.

The Navy is highly pleased with the results of its design effort to date.

Passive survivability features are incorporated to protect on board combat capability from "cheap kill" damage to a larger extent than has been included in recent ship designs. Energy conservation is achieved mainly by designing a compact ship with a hull form which emphasizes low hydrodynamic drag at cruising speeds and with a propulsion plant which can be upgraded by means now under development. Future growth flexibility is provided to allow for upgrades and modernization in the combat system areas, as well as in the propulsion system.

Emphasis is placed on a manning philosophy that will permit proper ship's maintenance, keeping in mind the realities of the skill levels which are available to the Navy. The systems selected and the design practices invoked are those which will assure a ship which can be operated and maintained by a standard Navy crew in a real world Navy environment. Habitability is provided with the recognition that crew comfort impacts performance and overall Navy retention. Standardization is emphasized to capitalize on the inhereat economics and efficiencies associated with that philosophy, especially in a numerically large ship class.

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The range of options considered in the DDGX concept design was bounded on

FIGURE 1 PRINCIPAL DDGX CHARACTERISTICS

one end by the frigate — the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Guided Missile Frigate

Class — and on the other end by the TICONDEROGA Cruiser Class.

The resultant DDGX is different in many respects from these ships and the same in others. It is a surface combatant with an LM-2500 gas turbine propulsion system; these are the same engines that propel the cruiser and the frigate.

However, the frigate is designed mainly for convoy escort; she is not a battle group ship; she has but one screw; she doesn't make battle group speed. She is designed to work with the FF-1052 Class ships to escort convoys, and she has complementary features with the FF-1052.

Where the FF-1052 has a high powered active sonar, the FFG-7 has a passive sonar and two long range helicopters to prosecute ASW contacts. The FFG-7 has the TARTAR missile system, a quickreaction, few target capacity missile system, designed against the kind of missiles that might be launched at a convoy from a submarine, which compensates for the lesser AAW capability of the FF-1052.

TICONDEROGA, the CG-47 cruiser, Ues at the other end of the spectrum. She has a powerful anti-air warfare system, AEGIS, with the capability for controlling the entire anti-air warfare engagement of the force. The battle group anti-air warfare coordination role is embodied in the cruiser. She also mounts a powerful active sonar, a passive sonar, and ASW helicopters. " T i c o " possesses the best for AAW and ASW. The DDGX faUs between the frigate and the cruiser in capabilities. She wiU have powerful active and passive sonars, but no heUcopters. With the cruisers and SPRUANCE-Class destroyers in the battle group, there will already be an adequate number of ASW helicopters in the force composition; ahhough the DDGX will have a platform to land a helicopter for a short mission and will be able to use the LAMPS MK III system to prosecute ASW targets.

The DDGX will have an anti-air warfare capabiUty of the same quality per engagement as the AEGIS cruiser.

However, it won't have quite the same capacity. It won't have as many illuminators and won't carry as many antiair warfare missiles. In a one-target-at-atime situation, it will have the same quality; it just won't be able to do as much.

The DDGX will not be able to coordinate the battle group; it will be a participant in the battle group, coordinated by the cruiser. But it will have an impressive strike capability which will markedly enhance the offensive capabilities of the force.

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In summary, the DDGX is designed to be affordable in large numbers, to be truly multipurpose, to complement the capabilities of other projected battle force combatants, and to enhance and disperse the offensive capabilities of the battle forces.

The basic difference between existing DDGs and the DDGX is one of offensive power. The destroyers the DDGX Class is replacing contribute primarily anti-air warfare defense to the battle group, as well as anti-submarine warfare defense.

They have a gun or two, but only of medium caliber, which are useful for shore bombardment or fending off medium and small craft.

The DDGX will embark a large number of Tomahawk missiles, very long-range offensive weapons which can be used against ships at sea or land targets, thus expanding and distributing the striking power of the battle force. In addition to the strike capability, the DDGX will possess balanced and impressive anti-surface, AAW, and ASW simultaneous mission capabilities which have been carefully defined during the past three years of design development, refinement, and review.

The principal characteristics of the DDGX are displayed in Figure 1. The AAW features of the design center around the newly developed SM-2 21

June Week West 25 — 27 June 1982 On board the QUEEN MARY

at Long Beach CA Featured attractions for visiting: — Howard H u g h e s ' " S p r u c e Goose," the world's largest flying boat.

— USS N E W JERSEY undergoing her reactivation for fleet service.

Join your West Coast classmates and shipmates for a wonderful weekend.

Schedule details will be in the April issue of Shipmate.

Election Ballot for 1982 Your 1982 election ballot for Alumni Association officers is the center page insert in this Shipmate. Be sure to use it, for there won't be any other mailing.

S e a Breezes

(continued)

John Kester's claim that "the Navy does not seem to take its war coUege as seriously as do the Army and Air Force."

Thanks to the stimulus by the Clements Committee analysis, all the war colleges upgraded and improved the quality and rigor of their studies, particularly in the field of strategy. What remains to be done is clear: — Increase the requirements for study of miUtary strategy and decision making, miUtary history and the art of war at the Naval Academy, — Improve the concentration on study of strategy and the art of war at all educational levels, — Improve the selectivity and numbers of naval officers for staff college and senior war colleges.

To the above I suggest one further addition: entrance examinations for both the staff level and senior war colleges in order to demonstrate a certain level of professionalism gained from self-study as a prerequisite to admission. But that would open a whole new field of discussion. Let's hear your ideas.

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medium range standard missile in vertical launch tubes and a SPY-1 derivative surveillance and detection radar. This radar will be similar to that being developed for the AEGIS upgrade for the CG-47 Class and is considered to be the best technical state of the art surveillance and detection radar available. The DDGX, as indicated earlier, will complement the CG-47 inasmuch as it has fewer illumination channels (3 vs. 4). For closein air defense, two PHALANX rapid fire mounts are provided.

For surface warfare and strike, the DDGX will carry TOMAHAWK anti-ship and land attack missiles in the vertical launch system, HARPOON missiles in canisters, and a lightweight 5"/54 caliber gun with guided projectiles.

The ASW system contains a powerful AN/SQS-53C bow mounted sonar, passive ASW capability, vertically launched ASROC, over the side torpedoes, LAMPS electronics, and a helo landing platform.

The vertical launch system will mark a significant departure from previous shipboard launching systems involving trainable missile launchers and associated magazines. Mechanical complexity will be reduced and operational versatility and effectiveness will be markedly enhanced.

Their modular design and installation wiU also facilitate the installation of future new or upgraded systems that undoubtedly will be developed and installed during the 30 or more years projected life of the ships.

An upgrade already planned for the combat system includes development of agile beam illuminators to replace the MK 99 iUuminators. The DDGX wiU emphasize the abiUty to modernize combat system elements throughout the ship's Ufetime without extended time spent in a re-fit yard.

Passive survivability features include a rugged, steel deckhouse providing inherently greater fire damage resistance than in the more recent designs which have aluminum deckhouses. Additional armor has been provided and a pressurized "citadel" type collective protection system for NBC defense is specified.

Of particular significance, major electronic and combat direction systems are located below decks.

The propulsion plant parallels the proven DD-963/CG-47 plant, with two shafts and controllable pitch propeUers providing a speed in excess of 30 knots and designed to accommodate future energy efficiency upgrades. The propulsion plant energy efficiency upgrades being considered for development for following ships include reverse reduction gears/fixed pitch propellers and Rankine energy recovery (RACER) systems. The RACER systems will utilize waste heat in the exhaust gases from the LM 2500-gas

turbines to produce steam and drive turbines to supplement propulsion power.

The displacement of DDGX is projected to be about 8500 tons and follow ship acquisition cost is expected to be about three-fourths the cost of CG-47.

It should be borne in mind that DDGX is still somewhat of a "rubber ship". The final configuration may vary somewhat from that depicted here as the preliminary design matiues. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to expect that the lead ship, when delivered, wiU possess the principal weapons, sensors, and general configuration illustrated.

A DDGX Project Office has been established within the Naval Sea Systems Command to direct and coordinate the development of the DDGX design and the related acquisition strategy planning and execution. The DDGX Master Program Schedule, Figure 2, depicts the phases and activities leading to the FY 1985 lead ship and FY 1987 follow ship contract awards.

Fundamental to the acquisition strategy is an emphasis on competition and affordability through early industry involvement, reduction of risks, and standardization of equipments and ships. The strategy reflects lessons leamed from previous programs and is based on the participation of multiple shipbuilders. Extensive use of Land Based Engineering Facilities (LBEFs) wiU be made for the development and integration testing of the lead ship's propulsion and combat systems. The LBEFs will also be invaluable in the development and testing of planned propulsion and combat systems upgrades; e.g., the RACER system and the agile beam illuminator.

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Last Train to Panama How the Panama Canal Became a Reality Captain J a m e s L. Jordan USN (Ret.)

This article is based on a rare old book. The Creation, Collapse, and Resurrection of the Panama Canal. The author, Philippe Bunau- Varilla, was an egocentric who may or may not have been telling the whole truth, but he was certainly responsible for the treaty that gave the U.S. sovereignty over the Panama Canal. I confess to a few embellishments of my own, but only where they did not affect the historical accuracy of the document.

Jim Jordan The Colombian gunboat ESMERALDA picked her way cautiously around Punta Manzanillo hugging the shoreline for concealment. She was low in the water and sluggish from the weight of five hundred troops commanded by General Eugenio Tovar. The General, long glass in hand, had stationed himself on the flying bridge for a covert view of Colon Harbor the moment it rose above the horizon. Ah, there it was — the sleepy pueblo, the railroad sheds, the toy locomotive belching puffs of wood smoke and steam.

Perfect! The surprise was complete. All that remained was to land the troops and teach these rebels a lesson. Suddenly his body stiffened. Lying at anchor in the harbor was a man-of-war flying the Stars and Stripes. y name is Phillippe Bunau-Varilla

and the scene I have just described M was the culmination of a plot that had occupied my every waking moment for more than a year. When the French Canal Company collapsed I lost my job as chief engineer and most of the fortune I had invested in the ill-fated project. I could not look to the government or my wealthy friends for help because all who had been connected with the canal were in disgrace. Even the great deLesseps, hero of Suez, narrowly escaped prison.

Therefore, I devised a plan with the help Shipmate, March 1982

of my brother Maurice, owner of the Paris newspaper Le Matin, to involve the United States and Panama in a joint venture which would give the former title to the canal property and the latter her independence. My motives were not wholly altruistic for I hoped to recoup my financial losses and, in the process, clear my tarnished name.

With my plans complete, I took ship for the United States on the pretext of finding medical help for my son, Etienne, who suffered severely from asthma. After depositing the boy and his mother with friends in Maine I took up residence in New York City, arriving there on September 3, 1903.

Shortly after my arrival I went to visit an old friend whom I had known in Panama some twenty years before, a Senor Lindo. He was a prominent merchant and banker in the Isthmus, well acquainted with all the important people and events taking place there. He should be able to tell me, if anyone could, the current state of affairs.

"WeU, Senor Lindo," I said, after an exchange of compliments, "is the rumor true that the people of Panama are going to make a revolution?"

He shrugged his shoulders in a disheartened way and said, "Faltan recursos." (They have no financial means.)

"What?" I exclaimed, disappointed by his answer. "These people who are always ready to make a revolution for insignificant causes are going to keep quiet when Colombia decrees they must die of hunger?"

"It can't be helped," he said.

"Without money a revolution cannot be brought about any more than a war. But if you want to know the exact situation I will ask Amador to come and see you."

"Amador is here?"

Dr. Amador was a distinguished surgeon in Panama. He had been physi-

cian to the Panama Railroad and, therefore, under my orders in 1885.

"Yes," answered Lindo, lowering his voice, "he came to obtain the means of bringing about a revolution, but failed and is sailing for Panama in a few days.

He will tell you all; he is in despair."

I met with Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero at ten-thirty the morning of September 23. He was as I remembered him — a bird-like little man in clothes much too large for his frail frame, unkempt Walrus moustache, rimless glasses and severely brushed white hair.

His manner was self-effacing and apologetic, as if he had no business being there at all, much less representing the revolutionary Junta of the Province of Panama.

"Why do you feel your mission has been a failure. Dr. Amador?" I asked.

"WeU, you see," he replied, "we were led to believe by Captain Beers, the representative who proceeded me, that help was available, that the U.S. Government would place aU the money and military assistance we should need at our disposal."

"And?" "I was unable to contact the person who promised these things to Captain Beers. He was always out when I called, and now I understand he has sailed for Europe."

"Was his name by any chance Cromwell?"

Amador, eyes downcast, nodded. I knew William Nelson Cromwell. He owned stock in the Panama Railroad, stock the the French government had been unable to buy, and he was a director of the line which, despite French ownership, was operated largely by Americans. He was a cherub of a man — white hair, pink cheeks and innocent blue eyes. He was sharp as a whip and knew everyone worth knowing. A congressman, 23

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Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, called him the most dangerous man this country had produced since Aaron Burr. Obviously he had led Beers to believe he was associated with the government and moved in the highest circles, up to and including the President.

"So, my dear Doctor, you and your associates were betrayed by this charlatan. I deeply regret I was unable to warn you, but do not despair, your situation is not as desperate as you may think. Exactly what are your needs?"

Amador, brightening considerably at my encouraging words, answered, "We shall need six million dollars for military supplies and equipment and a guarantee of protection from the Government of the United States."

I was aghast. "What kind of military supplies?"

"Mainly warships and ammunition for their guns, since Colombia controls the waters around Panama on both sides of the Isthmus."

"Ridiculous!" I exploded. "The Bogotk Treaty of 1846 gives to the United States the right and responsibility of protecting both ends of the railroad and the entire right-of-way within gunshot of the line. She has exercised this right repeatedly whenever disorders threatened the railroad."

"What about the Colombian garrison already in Panama?" asked Amador in exasperation.

"You know as weU as I, Doctor, that the garrison consists of only five hundred men under General Huertas, a man whose sympathies are completely on the side of Panama. He himself has expressed shock at the way Colombia is behaving toward Panama."

"The soldiers have not been paid for a long time."

"Do not concern yourself with that, my dear Doctor. I will personally guarantee one hundred thousand dollars of my own funds for that purpose. Two hundred dollars per man should be satisfactory, don't you think?"

"Yes, that certainly should be enough.

How soon could we have the funds?"

"There will be a small condition attached to that. Dr. Amador. As you know, I have the best interests of Panama at heart. I wish the revolution to succeed and, above all, it is my dream to see a great inter-ocean canal built between the Atlantic and Pacific terminals of the railroad. But I want something in return from the new Republic. I wish to be named Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary with full powers Shipmate, March 1982

USS NASHVILLE (PG-7)

to conduct aU political and financial negotiations between the two countries.

You shall have the hundred thousand dollars the moment the provisional government guarantees my appointment."

"But what about guarantees from the United States to protect the Republic from Colombia and to formally recognize our independence?"

"That will be forthcoming, Doctor, I assure you. It will be my task to contact the President and the Secretary of State to obtain at least a tacit understanding on these points so that the revolutionary forces may proceed with confidence. Our bargaining point will be a free hand for the United States in constructing and operating a canal across the Isthmus."

We settled the agreement with a handshake and Amador took his leave.

Between September 23 and October 9, 1903, I spent a great deal of time commuting between New York and Washington cementing contacts with prominent Americans, giving lectures and bringing influence to bear on sympathetic members of Congress, which was still debating the virtues of the Panamanian and Nicaraguan routes. By a great stroke of good fortune an old friend of mine, Francis B. Loomis, had been appointed First Assistant Secretary of State — second only to Mr. Hay. I approached him on Friday, October 9, and told him 1 had taken a proprietary interest in Le Matin. He asked me if I knew the president personally and, when I replied " N o , " he suggested that I present the compliments of Le Matin to him. He telephoned the President and arranged an appointment at the White House for twelve o'clock.

I found President Roosevelt an extremely affable man, open and warmhearted, qualities that endeared him to his countrymen. During the course of our conversation I found the opening 1 had been seeking to bring Panama into the

discussion. The President was commenting on the important part Le Matin played in the Dreyfus Affair. It was my opportunity. Mentioning that I had been a classmate of Dreyfus at L 'Ecole Polytechnique and knew him well, I said, "Captain Dreyfus has not been the only victim of political passions. Panama is another."

"Oh, yes," exclaimed the President, "what do you think is going to be the outcome of the present situation?"

It was then or never. I pronounced the following four words in a slow, deliberate manner. "Mr. President, a revolution."

The President, startled, turned to look at Loomis, who remained impassive, then said in a low tone, almost as if to himself, "A revolution . . . would it be possible?

I knew what I needed to know. It was as clear to me as if he had spoken the words. The United States would welcome a revolution, eliminating the intransigence of Colombia and opening the way for the Isthmian route. We parted cordially and I returned to New York in high spirits knowing that the battle was half won.

The only problem left now was to insure the successful outcome of the canal debate in Congress and to draft a treaty between Panama and the United States which would be certain of ratification by the Senate.

I knew Cromwell to be a master of calumny and on intimate terms with a great number of senators and representatives.

I, therefore, enlisted his aid in defeating the Canal Bill calling for a route through Nicaragua. Desite the Walker Commission report which found the Panama route preferable. Representative Hepburn of Iowa, got through the House a bill calling for a Nicaraguan Canal. When the bill got to the Senate a man who had taken no previous part in the Canal debate. Senator Spooner, tacked on an amendment that virtually reversed the bill 25

calling for a canal through Panama.

At CromweU's suggestion I scoured the city of Washington for some very special Nicaraguan postage stamps. The stamps depicted Mount Momotombo, a live volcano, erupting smoke and ashes. The location was unmistakable because the scene included Lake Nicaragua which, as everyone knew, lay only ten miles from the projected route of the Nicaraguan Canal. I had one of the stamps placed on the desk of each senator and representative a few days before the final vote was taken. It caused a furor since everyone was extremely volcano conscious — Mount Pelfee having erupted only a short time before, spreading death and destruction over a wide area.

The vote in the Senate was 42 to 34 in favor of the Panama route. After a short delay during which the Senate and House conferred, the Spooner Bill became the law of the land.

My last great task was to prepare a treaty that would meet with no objections from the Secretary of State, the President or the Senate. How it would fare with the revolutionary Junta was another matter, but I had manipulated them before and knew their present position to be precarious in the extreme. I was confident, therefore, that they could not object to any provision I might insert regardless of its long-term consequences.

But first there was a revolution to make.

Through Amador I had arranged with the Junta to declare the independence of Panama on November 3, 1903. Conditions were perfect. The troops under General Huertas had been paid and the General himself had declared his loyalty to the new RepubUc. The American gunboat NASHVILLE had been sent to Kingston, Jamaica, on a routine visit and the cruiser DIXIE was refueling at the coaling station in Guantanamo. Also I happened to know that the cruisers MARBLEHEAD and MOHICAN had left San Francisco around the middle of October for a cruise in southern Pacific waters.

Now all this may appear to have been prearranged by myself and the American authorities, but such was not the case.

Secretary Hay and Mr. Loomis, my two closest friends in the administration, had absolutely no knowledge of the November 3 date, nor was President Roosevelt desirous of becoming overtly involved in a Latin-American revolution.

On October 27 I received a coded cablegram from Amador stating that General Tovar would arrive in Colon on November 3 with two hundred Colombian troops. I was positive the Junta had 26

fabricated this story for the sole purpose of testing me. My suspicions were later confirmed by Arosmena, a member of the Junta who eventuaUy became my good friend and the First Secretary of my Legation. The message further urged the sending of an American warship to Colon. They had contrived the whole scheme to determine the extent of my influence with the United States government.

I was not so naive as to go running to the authorities, because I knew it would accomplish nothing. However, I circulated rumors in Washington of impending disorders on the Isthmus which had the same effect. On November 1 the newspapers carried an article stating that the NASHVILLE had left Kingston, probably for Colombia. I thought otherwise. I was certain her destination was Colon. At her speed of ten knots she would cover the five hundred miles in two days, arriving on the eve of the revolution. I notified the Junta that help was coming.

By a strange coincidence, completely unrelated to the fairy tale concocted by the Junta, General Tovar did arrive in Colon on November 3, not with two hundred troops as predicted, but five hundred. Fortunately they were one day too late. The NASHVILLE had anchored in Colon Harbor the night before.

General Tovar demanded that the railroad transport his troops to Panama City immediately, but the Junta, foreseeing such an exigency, had sent aU the passenger cars, save one, to the end of the line the night before. General Tovar grudgingly accepted the situation and embarked with his officers on the remaining car, leaving his troops in Colon. The revolution was made! General Huertas and his garrison troops arrested and confined the Colombian troops in Colon and General Tovar received the same treatment upon his arrival at the other end of the line.

The Republic of Panama declared its independence from the oppressive regime of Colombia on November 4, 1903, without a shot being fired or a drop of blood being spilled.

The successful outcome of the revolution freed me to concentrate all my energies on the new Panama Canal Treaty. I decided to pattern it after the Hay-Herran Treaty which, except for certain shortcomings, contained the elements essential for a profitable long-term relationship between the two republics. It was imperative to close any fissures in the old treaty that might be seized upon by opponents in the Senate as a pretext

for disapproval. I, therefore, focused my attention on the following four principles: — Neutrality of the interocean passage, giving equality of access to all flags.

— Fair indemnity to Panama for the loss of territory turned over to the United States.

— Protection of Panama.

— Sovereignty of the United States in perpetuity over the Canal Zone to the entire exclusion of all Panamanian rights and powers.

On Monday, November 16, at six o'clock in the morning, I had all details of the new treaty firmly in mind. My lawyer and friend, the Honorable Frank D. Pavey, joined me and together we began to write. As I completed each page I would hand it to him and he would correct the literary imperfections, poUsh the formulas and give them an irreproachable diplomatic form. A secretary took each completed page into an adjoining room to be duplicated. At ten o'clock that night, sixteen hours later, the treaty was finished.

Secretary Hay and the President were delighted. They had not asked for sovereign rights in perpetuity over the Canal Zone. The most they had expected was a hundred-year lease, the same term they had tried to negotiate with Colombia. The provisional government of Panama sulked for a short time until I pointed out that their independence would be short lived indeed without the protection guaranteed by the treaty. They ratified on December 2, 1903. The United States Senate debated until February 23, 1904, when they rafified by a vote of 66 to 14.

Thus the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty became law.

Epilogue Time has a way of changing our perception of history. What may have seemed right and necessary in one era may appear unjust and repressive in another. Therefore, I have no doubt the day will come when Panama, no longer feeling threatened by Colombia and enjoying the heady experience of autonomy, will regret the bargain she made in 1903.

But the United States acted honorably.

She did not foment the revolution, nor did she demand the territory given up by Panama. If blame is to be assessed, let it be mine. As long as the great American Republic continues to be led by men of conscience and honor, as it was in my day, Panama may rest assured that justice will be done.

J.

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Too Many Salutes C a p t a i n E d g a r K. T h o m p s o n U S N (Ret.)

OFFICERS President VADM. WILLIAM P. MACK USN (Ret.) '37

Annapolis MD Vice President (Eastern Area) ADM. JAMES L . HOLLOWAY USN (Ret.) '43

Annapolis MD Vice President (Central Area) LGEN. THOMAS P. STAFFORD USAF (Ret.) '52

Norman OK Vice President (Western Area) The quadricentennial of the discovery of America took place in 1892 with ceremonies appropriate t o the occasion.

The Navy Department scheduled a naval review to wind u p the celebration but this phase was delayed until April 1893, as the Spanish Government desired to bring to these shores replicas of the three small ships of Columbus which were not finished in time for 1892.

Little did our authorities realize that the celebration would develop into a nationUstic contest between Spain and Italy.

Both of these nations claimed Columbus as their own; for Spain he was Cristobal Colbn while Italy revered him as Cristoforo Colombo. Their pride in their discoverer knew no end.

The general plan for the naval review was t o have all ships, including those from foreign countries, sail into New York on 26 April 1893 and there be reviewed by the President of the United States. AU participating warships were requested to rendezvous in Hampton Roads, Virginia, and from there sail on the 24th in column for New York. The visiting men-of-war began arriving in Hampton Roads on schedule except the Spanish warships. INFANTA ISABEL, R E I N A R E G E N T E and N U E V A E S P A N A ,

which arrived a bit late because each ship was towing a replica of the original squadron.

On 22 April 1893, there were 35 menof-war, representing eleven countries, at anchor in Hampton Roads. The largest contingent was the United States with thirteen naval vessels. Great Britain had four; Brazil, France, Russia and Spain each had three ships present; Germany and Italy were represented by two; and Argentina and Holland each sent one.

Although the start of the official celebration was two days away, the Italian admiral, flying his flag in the cruiser E T N A , decided to use the date of 22 April to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of King Humberto of Italy. In this way, he thought, he could get quite an advantage Shipmate, March 1982

on the Spanish admiral as far as attention and honors were concerned. He duly notified all ships present of his intentions and requested that they dress ship and fire a national salute at 8 A . M . , noon and at sundown on 22 April 1893.

This was too much of an unexpected surprise for the Spanish admiral. He and his entire staff began at once to make official calls on all ships present, so as to receive the regulation gun salutes. This move prompted the Italian admiral to do the same; he, too, made the rounds of all ships present and, of course, received the usual honors with a great deal of noise and smoke.

The contest at this point would seem to be a draw but then the Secretary of the Navy appeared on the scene in USS DOLPHIN and all ships began firing 17 gun salutes in his honor. DOLPHIN had to return each and every salute of the foreign flagships. All this noise and fanfare was finished by noon but not the Spanish admiral. In mid-afternoon, he hoisted the Italian flag at his fore and got off a salute of 13 guns.

The day closed on a happy and noisy note when at sundown, aU ships present fired a national salute of 21 guns in honor of the wedding anniversary of the King of Italy.

The journal of a junior officer in USS PHILADELPHIA records that, by his count, 3,000 gun salutes were fired on this joyful and confused 22 April 1893.

RADM. ROBERT B . ERLY USN (Ret.) '37

Coronado CA Executive Director CAPT. W . S. BUSIK USN (Ret.) '43

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Annapolis MD TRUSTEES Past President ADM. ROY L . JOHNSON USN (Ret.) '29

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USNA, Annapolis MD At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1982) MR. ROBERT S. CUNNINGHAM '59 CDR. PAUL E . GALANTI USN '62 CDR. MILES A. LIBBEY 111 USN '67

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We sat in a semi-darkened room, eyes focused on a screen that reflected an image we were to identify. We had been ordered in from military services of many countries; army, navy, air force, marines and coast guard. We had been told that we would be the pioneers in developing a procedure to save the Uves of hundreds of our feUow servicemen.

As the projector placed the image on the screen, we were told by the instructor, "This is an object with which all of you are famiUar. As soon as you know the answer, hold up your hand but do not identify the object aloud."

Men who had served in trenches, battleships and fighter planes strained their eyes. One by one, hands went up, but some men searched their memories for views of landscapes they had seen from aircraft or hilltops. After two minutes, the instructor asked a student for an answer and was told, "A cow."

Murmurs of disbelief came from the slowest, but when the instructor carefully pointed out the ears, eyes and nostrils of the beast as showTi, comments of "It's a trick" and "I don't believe I missed it" came out.

The instructor then told us that he had demonstrated to us that length of time in observing was not the critical factor in identifying objects. With training, men could see objects for a fraction of a second and correctly identify them. "You are here to get that training."

The instructor, Dr. Samuel Renshaw, Professor of Experimental Psychology at Ohio State University, then said, "You are only about 20% alive. You are using your eyes at only one-fifth of their total capachy. Sixty days from now, you will have been trained to see what you look at and wiU be able to teach others."

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The scene was Page Hall at Ohio State University. Officers and enlisted men had been ordered there by their commands to learn how to quickly identify planes and naval vessels. The Allies had been losing hundreds of men killed or wounded because their own allies could not distinguish their planes and ships from those of the enemy.

Dr. Renshaw had for years been engaged in "lowering sensory threshholds", running experiments and teaching students to use eyes, ears, noses, taste buds and sense of touch to better advantage. Dr. Renshaw did not originate the concept — Aristotle also preached the same theory — but Renshaw, as a pioneering psychologist, did something about it. Students graduating from his classes had improved their tasting ability to a point that they were employed by state beverage departments to make spot checks on liquor stores and lounges. The testers could tell whether or not cheaper

brands had been substituted or liquors had been diluted, just by taste.

Shortly after Pearl Harbor, with indications that our service officers and men were making errors of identification similar to what our Allies had already been doing. Dr. Howard Hamilton, a naval officer and former secretary of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State, introduced Renshaw to naval officials. After reviewing results of the work at the experimental laboratory, they recommended the establishment of a recognition school at Ohio State, with Professor Renshaw as Director. The first class started training in June, 1942.

The methods used in the war-time training school were the same as those used to improve reading skills for university students. The principal equipment was a tachistoscope, a slide projector with a timing device, similar to that of a camera, that could regulate the length of time an image could be seen on a screen.

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In improving reading skiUs, slides with digits varying in number were flashed at speeds of one-tenth to one-hundredth of a second. For the military men, photos of planes and surface vessels were used.

One of the problems in the earliest classes was obtaining enough photos of enemy planes in various attitudes of flight, especially with the newest models.

Rank was forgotten in the school. Officers and enlisted men were the same rank — students. Regimen, however, was military. Study could be by groups, so one might find an Army Air Corps sergeant, Naval Air Corps ensign. New Zealand Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, and U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant seated around a table, looking at photos of friendly and enemy planes.

Prior to the start of the school, Allied fliers had been taught the WEFT system.

Under it, a pilot was told to check the wing, engine, fuselage and tail, then decide what plane was flying within his vision. The difficuhy came when the time consumed in checking the four components could result in an enemy plane's getting so close you could be shot down.

Renshaw explained that when you saw a person on the street, you didn't say to yourself, "Let's see: he has an aquiline nose, high cheek bones, wavy hair, walks upright, stands about six feet tall — why that's Jim Jones." Instead, when you look at him you get a complete picture and then decide who he is without dissecting him. So it would be with planes; you would learn to know them in a flash, literally.

Techniques of viewing were stressed in the first few sessions, with warnings that they should be retained and improved as the course continued. In the semi-dark room, slides were flashed at speeds that constantly increased. After the flash, students wrote down what they had seen.

Then another flash, until the series was complete and answers checked. Confidence increased as men saw their scores improve by the day.

Early records are sketchy, but records of the Pre-Flight Schools to which the first classes were sent as instructors show the values. As an example, at the North Carolina Navy Pre-Flight School statistics show that after 15 sessions, when some 15 planes in six different positions had been shown, 2.5 percent of the cadets correctly identified all the planes in 40 slides, three-quarters of the cadets identified 70 to 80 percent, and the bottom 1 percent failed to get more than one out of four. Flashes in the sessions were at 1/25 second.

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After 50 sessions, flashes were increased to 1/75 second, but threequarters of the cadets named 90% or more correctly, and everyone named five out of eight or more. By that time, 42 types of aircraft in varying positions had to be identified. It demonstrated not only the basic value of the concept but also that the instruction in the Ohio State school was so good that its pupils could scatter to many bases and continue the good work.

Professor Renshaw in his lab

Samuel Renshaw was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio. He received his A.B. from Ohio University in 1914, M.A. in 1923 and Ph.D. in 1925, both from Ohio State University. Until the third year of his pre-medical course at Ohio University, he had no special interest in psychology. The son of a Fairfield County, Ohio physician, he intended to become a doctor.

With the death of his father, he took a position as a laboratory assistant in psychology to support himself. He became so interested in the experimental work that he abandoned his original objective.

There had been an interest, over a period of many years, in the psychological mechanisms involved in the speed of perceiving and reproducing digit patterns by mathematical prodigies. In 1934, Salo Finkelstein, a mathematical genius who was able to add faster than an adding machine, visited the Ohio State laboratory to give a demonstration. His performances were superior to those of the other rapid memorizers and calculators the world had known. He was intrigued by the work being done in the laboratory and, during a period of months, he assisted as many training and memorizing

experiments were made. A precision tachistoscope was designed and built by which exposures could be carried to 0.5 milliseconds within the limit of 2% error.

Within the first 60 days, Finkelstein made marked improvement in his speed of perceiving and recording numbers. For example, at first a 21-digit number required an exposure of 9.23 seconds. With training, this time was reduced to 7.18, 5.46, 4.90, 4.43, 3.50 and finally to 3.17 seconds. 15-digit numbers reduced from 2.54 to 1.47 seconds.

Shortly after Finkelstein's training began to show results, Dr. Renshaw sought to find how far the skills of average college students could be extended with tachistoscopic exposures of digits. A student who required 17 seconds to reproduce a 15-place number on his first trials was able, after 50 practice sessions, to reproduce patterns of that length in 2.1 seconds. Another reduced his exposure time from 20 seconds to 1.45 seconds. Finally, after many training sessions, a student did a 9-digit number in 0.003 second and another did a 12-digit number in 0.750 second, both of which represented performance levels superior to anything done by Finkelstein.

It was such results that directed the attention of the Navy to the program and the creation of the identification school.

The extension of the training to a third of a million Navy personnel and threequarters of a miUion Army personnel saved untold hundreds of lives. For his work, Dr. Samuel Renshaw was awarded the Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award. Ohio State University was given the Mark of Commendation Award by the Navy for its sponsorship of the program.

Dr. Renshaw Uves in retirement in Columbus, Ohio, a classroom war hero.

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The Rickover Interview Michael J. McMonagle

For the public at large a certain mystique has developed around the name of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear submarine and long-time director of the Navy's Nuclear Power Program. Certainly his accomplishments have warranted this. He almost singlehandedly, against strong opposition, caused the nuclear submarine to be developed and, with the force of his personality, established and maintained a difficult and demanding training program to ensure that the highest attainable standards are practiced in the nuclear Navy.

For any Naval officer aspiring to join the nuclear power program. Admiral Rickover becomes less of a mystique and more of a living reality. This is because he personally interviews all officers and midshipmen before he accepts them into the nuclear program. This personal interview is something which Admiral Rickover has promised Congress to ensure a high quality of officers in the Navy's nuclear power program. It is usually a most memorable experience for the interviewee, for the interview clears, and at the same time enhances, the mystique around Admiral Rickover. Nevertheless, from firsthand experience and many recounts of other interviews, a clearer picture of the man can be obtained and the harsh, humorous, demanding and dedicated traits of his personality emerge.

The predominant pre-interview feeling is nervousness. This is aggravated by the behavior of the Navy captains who accompany the interviewees. They approach stepping into "the Admiral's" office as an Academy plebe would step into the Commandant's office. Upon entering Admiral Rickover's office, the interviewee is struck by the diminutiveness of the man.

He is only about five feet tall and appears to weigh only about 100 pounds.

His high, padded chair seemingly engulfs him. However, little time is allowed to dwell on that impression for the interviewee is struck by a booming voice.

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"Why do you want to enter the nuclear power program?" is usually the Admiral's first question.

"Well, er, sir, I like to work with technical things and, ah, 1 think it would be a challenge . . . " The interviewee's stammering is cut short with another question.

"Why aren't your grades better?" demands Admiral Rickover.

The answer is usually unsatisfactory and so the Admiral continues.

"WeU, how long do you study?"

Another unsatisfactory answer is usually received.

"Why don't you study longer?" (The Admiral expects a minimum of 30 hours per week.)

And so the grilling continues.

Sometimes, when the Admiral notices what he considers to be a weak point, he will pursue it to determine the interviewee's dedication. For example, when one midshipman admitted the time he was spending seeing his fiance^ was taking away from his studying time, Admiral Rickover told that midshipman to use his office phone, call his fiance^ and tell her he was breaking the engagement.

The midshipman's refusal did not prevent his selection into the program, but the impression as to just what degree of dedication the Admiral expected was indelibly made.

Those who can expect the most severe treatment from the Admiral are those who majored in some type of management science. The Admiral's strong belief is that learning the latest theories of management is no substitute for sound, technical knowledge, hard work and leadership.

"You tell Professor X (the interviewee's department head) that his management program is a disgrace and that he should take it and . . . " are frequently Admiral Rickover's parting words to a management major. They stand less of a chance of being selected than those who love their fiancefe.

Those who have incurred the Admiral's wrath are not limited to midshipmen and junior officers. The "lateral transfer" officer is usually a senior officer who is being taken from the regular Navy to be trained to fill a senior position in the nuclear Navy. Indeed, even former Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, then a captain, was thrown out of the Admiral's office when he was interviewed to be the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. LONG BEACH, the first nuclear surface ship. Admiral Rickover eventually rejected then Captain Zumwalt.

One of the Admiral's favorite punishment techniques is to throw the interviewee into the "think-tank." This consists of a smaU, barren room with no windows or furniture other than a chair.

There the interviewee is to sit and ponder mistakes in either the interview or his former life, as pointed out to him by Admiral Rickover. It is not uncommon for Admiral Rickover to banish an officer to the "think-tank" five or six times in the course of a day's interviews.

Admiral Rickover's interview techniques are sometimes marked by certain idiosyncracies which apparently have little or nothing to do with judging the man's ability to be an officer in the nuclear Navy. To one midshipman with an outstanding academic record he ordered, "Do something to upset me."

The midshipman hesitated so the Admiral repeated the demand. Spotting a model submarine on the Admiral's desk, the midshipman seized it, broke it into several pieces, placed them on the Admiral's desk and walked out of his office.

Admiral Rickover's furious reaction indicated the midshipman was quite successful in carrying out his order. Not surprisingly, this midshipman was accepted into the program.

The Admiral also has a reputation for being a "dirty old man." The Admiral frequently ends his interview of mid-

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"'Bring Him Aboard, I Love Dogs" Captain John A. Moreno USN (Ret.)

The speaker — LCdr. H.A. Spanagel USN '14, one of the finest skippers I ever served under, and an exceUent shiphandler.

"Aboard" — USS BRECKINRIDGE

(DD-148), a very trim, weU-run fourstacker, making preparations to get underway from San Diego for Fleet Problem 16, to be followed by a brief visit to San Francisco.

"Him" — Buck, a sturdy wire haired fox terrier with no previous sea duty.

I was a young bachelor jaygee with a problem. My fair weather friends — whom we shall caU Red and Jane Jones — had announced they would no longer provide bed and board for Buck at their quarters at the Naval Training Station, and that I must do something about it RIGHT NOW! But, thanks to Captain Spanagel's remarks, I thought my problem had been solved. After aU, Buck did look most impressive, stroUing along on a leash, with his green felt blanket — filched from the wardroom table — neatly lettered in white, "USS BRECKINRIDGE".

Well, we got him on the ship with no great difficulty and the Captain, himself, welcomed him aboard with full honors.

Next moming at breakfast things seemed a bit tense. It turned out that the

Captain had unwisely left his bedroom sUppers adrift in his cabin. You know how fond young pups are of nice new tasty bedroom sUppers. I found out about it after breakfast when the Old Man brought what was left of them out and placed them on the wardroom table.

He didn't say anything, though. I guess I felt guUty enough about it that he didn't have to.

Other than that, the cruise and Fleet Problem went along smoothly enough until we entered San Francisco Bay and were assigned a berth at Pier Ten. There was a sUght uneasiness on the ship. We had never tied up at a pier. Our usual berth was swinging around a buoy in San Diego Bay. The Captain seemed a bit anxious but the rest of us were not unduly concerned. After all, he was a very fine shiphandler and we were going alongside at slack tide. Special sea details and Une handling crews were manned without a hitch. I was at my usual station on the bridge, along with too many others, including Buck.

We were approaching the pier when suddenly Spanagel decided to shift from starboard to the port wing. Buck — not having been told differently — thought it was a game and feUed the Old Man swiftly to the deck. It wasn't a tackle.

The Rickover Interview shipmen with the question, "Are you married?" The answer is inevitably " n o , " since being married is a dismissal offense for a midshipman. That question is immediately followed by: "Do you have any children?" There again the answer is almost always " n o . " However, the Admiral delves further into the midshipman's personal life with the questions, "How do you know that you don't have any children? Don't you date 32

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girls?"

This question has brought replies ranging from boasting of sexual exploits to sheepish denials of any carnal knowledge of women. To one midshipman who was a star football player and quite handsome, the Admiral said, "You look like you'd be pretty good with the ladies. I want to see how you operate, so go proposition my secretary." The midshipman's refusal got him thrown out of

just a weU executed block in this form of the block and tackle business. At that point, I thought it might be discreet to get Buck off the bridge — perhaps with a sUght hint from the Old Man. (He wasn't usually profane.)

Down Buck went to the forecastle, where he really had a much better view of the approach. In fact, he got so interested that he feU over the side into the chilly, murky waters of the Bay. Fortunately, we had a boat in the water. The crew fished him out and the mooring proceeded more or less according to schedule. The boat crew then tenderly brought a shivering and upset Buck aboard and deposited him on the wardroom deck, where he proceeded to disgorge San Francisco Bay aU over our new wardroom Cctrpet.

I forget what happened next but, it was decided (by whom I don't remember) that Buck would be sent ashore as soon as we returned to San Diego. Meanwhile, he was put under hack with an unsat fitness report. Me? No, I didn't get one.

After all, I wasn't the one who said, "Bring him aboard, I love dogs!"

the Admiral's office, but he was still accepted into the program.

Admiral Rickover interview stories are popular in all wardrooms of ships in the nuclear Navy. His mystique, demanding behavior and success in maintaining high standards, while those of many other organizations have decUned, estabUsh him as a unique, high-achiever of the twentieth century. I believe his impact on the Navy and the country as a whole has been tremendous and extremely valuable.

My interview with him will remain a most memorable occasion for me.

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Marooned to POW The Adventures

of LCdr. Thomas A. Donovan

USN

Captain J o h n J.A. Michel USNR (Ret.)

The author. Class of 1939, was the First Lieutenant in USS POPE (DD-225) in the early actions of World War II in the Far East, participating in the night destroyer attack on a Japanese landing at Balikpapan, the Battle of Badoeng Strait, and the Battle of the Java Sea. There POPE was sunk by Japanese dive bombers on 1 March 1942 and her survivors taken to a Japanese detention camp in Makassar for further transfer to prison camps in Japan.

This article is a vignette from Capt.

Michel's unpublished book manuscript of his wartime experiences.

A few days after the first POW party had left for Japan, we were sitting in front of the cottage when an automobile drove up and stopped in front of our door. A Japanese warrant officer and a white man got out. The white man was short and heavy and was wearing white trousers, a blue sport shirt and shoes — by our standards he was well dressed.

The Jap bid the man good bye and drove off. The man asked us if we were American officers and identified himself as Lieutenant Commander Donovan '28 from the LANGLEY. Introductions were made and, when we had him seated with a cup of coffee in hand, he had to tell us his story — and it was a good one.

We all knew the USS LANGLEY had been sunk in February somewhere south of Java, but we had understood that all survivors had been picked up by our own destroyers. What, then, was Donovan doing here as a POW? LANGLEY was ferrying a load of American fighters from Australia to Tjilatjap, Java, when a fiight of Japanese bombers spotted her. Direct hits were scored and immediately she was afire.

When attempts to control the fires were fruitless, the captain ordered "Abandon ship." Fortunately two destroyers were in

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company and they stood by picking up survivors. The burning hulk was sunk by gunfire and torpedoes of the destroyers.

Because of the crowded conditions aboard the four-pipers, it was decided to rendezvous with the tanker PECOS to transfer the LANGLEY'S crew to her. The transfer was to be made off Christmas Island. Upon arrival Donovan went aboard a pilot launch which had set out from the island, intending to go to the PECOS and make arrangements for getting the survivors transferred. As the launch passed astern of the PECOS out of sight of the destroyers, Japanese planes were sighted. The ships immediately scattered, the destroyers thinking Donovan was aboard the PECOS and the PECOS not

knowing he was coming. The launch headed for the island and, as the planes passed overhead, the boatmen beached the launch and disappeared into jungle nearby, leaving Donovan to his thoughts.

When the raid was over the boatmen returned but the ships did not. Donovan was eventually taken to the small town on the island where he met the British governor, who made him at home. The population of the island consisted of four or five British government and mining company officials, a garrison of Indian troops with British officers and noncoms, and a mass of Chinese coolies who supplied labor to work the phosphate mines.

Donovan reported his whereabouts to American authorities in Australia by means of the island's radio transmitter. A few days later Japanese bombers raided the island and destroyed the radio station, cutting the island off from communication with the world except for a few radio receivers by which the inhabitants were able to keep abreast of the rapidly deteriorating war situation in the N.E.I. Some of the Britishers decided to prepare a boat for a sea voyage to

Australia and Donovan planned to go with them. But, one evening as they were discussing their incomplete plans, the Indian troops began singing and chanting loudly outside. The British officer in command went out and told them to keep quiet and to return to their barracks. This had an immediate reaction; the troops mutinied and killed all the British officers and non-coms. The remainder of the white men were saved through the intercession of the Indian officer attached to the garrison. (This officer claimed no knowledge of the mutineers' plans but his implication was suspected.)

Donovan and the Britishers were confined in one of the buildings and the troops took over the administration of the island. The next morning a white flag was raised in place of the British emblem, to prevent further bombing by the Japanese. In spite of this a Japanese naval force bombarded the island a few days later. The following day transports arrived and the Japanese landed. The prisoners were released from confinement and taken to the beach, where they helped the coolies and the Indian troops unload the landing barges. Somehow the Japanese learned that Donovan was an American naval officer and he was taken off the detail and put aboard a cruiser.

There he was told that he was fortunate to be aUve. The Japanese had seen the white flag and had decided that if a single shot was fired from the island during the landing they would kill everyone they found there.

Donovan's treatment aboard ship was humane. As it was a novelty to have an American naval officer aboard he received a great deal of unsought attention, especially from men eager to try out their high school English on him. concluded on page 36

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Lucky Bag of B o o k s

Typhoon, The Other Enemy:

By Capt. C. Raymond Calhoun USN (Ret.).

Naval Institute Press, 1981. 247 pages.

Illustrated.

On an April week-end in 1935 when the author of Typhoon and your reviewer were midshipmen, USS FARRAGUT (DD-348), captained by Commander Eliot Buckmaster USN '12, visited the Naval Academy. As the first newly designed and completed destroyer in our Navy since World War I, FARRAGUT engendered particular interest. Instructors and midshipmen swarmed aboard this first of the "gold platers," comparing her with the venerable "tin cans" such as USS TILLMAN ( D D - 1 3 5 ) moored inboard at Dewey Dock. What a difference between the two! The new ship rode high in the water, light on fuel and ammunition, and minus the main battery director, yet to be completed. Veteran destroyermen that day viewed her with some suspicion.

After reading Ray Calhoun's narrative, such attitudes seem well justified.

Typhoon recounts a World War II battle, three days of continuing action between Admiral Bill Halsey's Third Fleet and the enemy in waters east of the Philippine Islands. The enemy is not the Japanese fleet with whom Halsey is seeking action. It is weather, in the form of a vicious and shifty tropical storm. The resuh is, in the words of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, "The greatest loss we have taken without compensatory return since Savo Island". Three destroyers are lost, over one hundred planes destroyed, and many ships require in-port repairs. In such a scenario who needs the Japanese?

The heroine and central performer of Typhoon is a destroyer, USS DEWEY ( D D - 3 4 9 ) , FARRAGUT'S sister ship and second in the class of eight original "gold platers". We meet the ship when Ray Calhoun takes command during overhaul at Bremerton in September 1944. Underway stability causes the new skipper concern after post repair trials, and representations are made to the Yard and Bureau of Ships through DEWEY'S embarked squadron commander, Capt. Preston

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Mercer '24. No action has been taken by the Bureau by the time "DEWEY'S ordeal" takes place on 18 December 1944. That day of battle with the sea opens with a forecast by the author, "If typhoons, like ships, were female, this one was going to be a real bitch." Eighteen pages of vivid description of a destroyer and her crew doing combat with the sea make it easy to visualize the soaked and exhausted bridge watch holding on for their lives, and in a brief moment of relative calm towards dusk intoning, "Oh hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea".

Expanding on his own memories Calhoun recounts the trials of other FARRAGUT class ships in the formation. HULL (DD-350) and MONAGHAM (DD-354) both capsize. AYLWIN (DD-355), like DEWEY, somehow combats rolls of nearly eighty degrees and survives. Action aboard other types in the fleet is described with the light (cruiser-hulled) carriers and escort carriers fighting serious hanger deck fires caused by runaway planes. On board the flagship NEW JERSEY, riding well in heavy seas, the fleet staff does not immediately appreciate the violence of the storm. Staff and carrier aerologists try to make sense out of the antics of the typhoon. Forecasts often disagree. There is lack of practical seaman's weather knowledge such as found in Bowditch's USS

FARRAGUT and TILLMAN at USNA,

American Practical Navigator or in Knight's Seamanship.

The aftermath of the storm is well covered and documented as the Third Fleet reforms on December 19th, and DEWEY and other damaged ships limp back to Ulithi. USS TABBERER (DE-418), heading back minus her foremast, picks up survivors from HULL, first indication that a ship had been lost. Other destroyers join the search retrieving men from MoNAGHAN and SPENCE (DD-512).

The full story of the storm slowly becomes evident.

A second narrative begins when Fleet Admiral Nimitz flies to Ulithi and orders a Court of Inquiry convened to assess responsibility for the disaster. Here the author follows the twisting wartime courses of naval justice and administration. Operations against Japan must continue as first priority. ResponsibUity for the collision between fleet and storm rests ultimately with Admiral Halsey, but his was an error of judgment under stress of war. Much of this second narrative concerns the loss of the three destroyers.

SPENCE, a 2100-tonner less than two years old, was the only one of some forty ships of her class in the fleet formation to capsize. Extremely low on fuel, her failure to ballast in time was the major factor in capsizing. Loss of HULL and MONAGHAN, as well as extreme rolUng of DEWEY and

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bear out Calhoun's thesis that this destroyer class was marginally stable.

He backs this up with data indicating such information was available with the Bureau of Ships. Strangely enough the Bureau's role did not become a subject for investigation by the Court of Inquiry.

There have been other accounts of this Pacific disaster. One of the more complete narratives is in Samuel Eliot Morison's History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. This noted historian seems too ready to blame loss of the destroyers on inexperience in the young captains concerned, seven and six years out of the Naval Academy.

Calhoun's own action report bears this out to a degree when he states: "The constant, steadying influence, sound advice and mature judgment, of Commander Destroyer Squadron 1 (Capt.

Preston Mercer) were invaluable. It is felt that he more than any one person, was responsible for the safe return of DEWEY. The other FARRAGUT class survivor, AYLWIN, commanded by Calhoun's Academy classmate. Bill Rogers, also had an embarked Commodore, Captain J.T. Acuff '21, Commander Mobile Logistics Support Group.

If there is criticism of this tale of war with the seas almost forty years ago, it would be that details of ships characteristics, the administrative follow-up to the Court of Inquiry, and problems between the operating forces and the Washingtonbased Navy may be too lengthy. Such provides material for historians and history-buffs as well as emphasis to the story. Yes, Typhoon is a smashing and fast moving tale of a ship and fleet at war. The author's work and documentation provide a most valuable addition to the history of our Navy's war in the Pacific. It will appeal to all who have faced "the other enemy" at sea. Particularly it should be required reading for destroyermen of today and tomorrow.

Weapons systems and ship designs have changed since DEWEY'S ordeal and they will change in the future, but the sea has not and wiU not change.

John R. Wadleigh '37 RAdm. USN (Ret.) AYLWIN,

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Marooned to POW Shipmate Delays (continued) By this time Java had fallen. After leaving Christmas Island the cruiser put into Batavia to refuel. Here Donovan was transferred to a merchant ship and in due time he arrived in Makassar and was put ashore.

Donovan was a welcome addition to our group. Just for his story alone we were glad to have him but besides that he was easy to get along with and a good bridge player to boot. His arrival helped to fill the place of our shipmates who had gone to Japan. His views about the war fitted with ours; in six months or so the American juggernaut would be rolling back this way and all would be well. In fact I had asked him once if he thought we would be sent back to the States on leave when we were Uberated and he had replied, "Why? We'U aU be in good shape. They'll just stick us in an officers pool until they can assign us to a ship."

I remember feeling rather chagrined at this answer. How far from the truth it was!

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First Session of 97th Ends In Burst of Activity The first session of the 97th Congress adjourned 16 December 1981 in a flurry of activity which saw passage of the Defense, Military Construction, Transportation (Coast Guard) and other appropriation acts, and of a continuing resolution to finance until 31 March the government agencies not included in the approved money bills. Unable to formulate a really binding "second concurrent resolution on the budget" for the FY '82 because of the many last-minute budget cuts. Congress merely passed S.Con.Res. 50, "reaffirming" its first — "target" — concurrent resolution of 20 May 1981.

When the second session convenes 25 January all unfinished legislation resumes where it was left off on 16 December.

The continuing resolution, H.J.Res. 370, signed 15 December as PubUc Law 97-92, provides a long-delayed pay raise for flag and general officers and senior civil servants, effective from 1 January 1982. It also made last-minute budget cuts in many programs, including Coast Guard, VA, Maritime operations and NASA. For awhile it had a provision raising civilian air controllers' pay and allowing retired military people to fill controller jobs without loss of retired pay, but this was stricken on a point of order in the House.

The top official pay raise does not affect Executive Levels I and II (Cabinet and big agency heads) which remain at $69,630 and $60,662.50 a year. Level III went from $55,387.50 to $59,500; Level IV from $52,750 to $58,500, Level V from $50,112.50 to $57,500. The latter benefits 1,097 (as of 1 October 1981) admirals and generals whose pay had been frozen, essentially since 1977. About 48,000 civilians are affected.

The continuing resolution replaced an earlier one, H.J. Res. 368, signed 23 November and effective through 15 December. Included in that resolution was money to repair four U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals to make it feasible for them to be taken over by nonfederal agencies.

Largest Ever Defense Appropriation A nearly $200 billion (more exactly.

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$199,899,264,000) money bill to run the Defense Department from 1 October 1981 through 30 September 1982 was passed

by Congress before the Christmas recess.

Chairman Joseph P. Addabbo of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee said H.R. 4995 provided "the largest sum ever included in one bill for military purposes in the history of the country." At that, the bill does not include $7-plus billion for military construction, provided in a separate bill which also became law in December, nor about $4.8 billion to finance the 1981 pay raise. (The Senate had included the pay money in its $208.9-billion version of the Defense bill; the House had not in its $197.5 billion version, and the final decision was to finance pay raises in the usual supplemental biU.) So FY '82 money wiU exceed the $201 billion voted in the '81 regular and supplemental bUls and 1983's money will be even more. Signing H.R. 4995 on 29 December as PL 97-114, President Reagan said the bill "was just a beginning" in restoring U.S. military power.

The '83 budget is forecast to call for $245 biUion, including a predicted 8.9% pay raise for military people, whom Mr. Reagan took pains to praise at the billsigning. It also would include another $7 billion for construction and a possible 7% civilian raise. Military increase would be based on average increases in private salaries; civilian raises, on a match of both civilian pay and fringe benefits.

An unusual provision in the '82 bill added in the Senate and adopted in the final version by the House, over criticism of some House Appropriations Committeemen, appropriates $300 miUion to the Coast Guard to help that service get badly needed cutters.

Here are detaUs of the '82 Defense Appropriations Act, plus comments on what may be in store in FY '83: A. Personnel, except medical and retireds: The bill finances the personnel strengths authorized by the '82 authorization bill, PL 97-86, detailed in JanuaryFebruary Shipmate. That includes a Regular Navy of 554,700 on 30 September 1982; a Regular Marine Corps of 192,100, and a Marine Corps Reserve of 37,600. Cidng a need for 114,000 Naval Reserves, however. Congress voted a minimum drill strength of 94,000 in-

stead of the 87,600 budget request.

Because Defense did not provide the 92,000 USNR funded in FY '81, Congress this year demanded the Naval Reserve be built to 94,000 this year.

Benefits generally — Of the benefits in the '81 pay act, these are left for funding in a later supplemetal bill: temporary storage of more than 180 days, nontemporary storage during unit deployments, temporary lodging expenses, leave travel for those serving consecutive tours at the same overseas station, emergency and morale leave pay. Other increases in that act are generally financed, but the aviation officer continuation bonus, dropped for the Air Force last October, will begin a stageout for the Navy and Marine Corps in March.

Both Appropriations Committees, in their joint report on the final version of the bill directed an overhaul of bonuses which increase with basic pay, with Defense to report by 1 May on which bonuses should no longer be tied to pay increases. Any reductions in bonuses, the committees said, should take effect at the same time as pay raises.

The House voted to abolish the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Committee and transfer staff and duties to the AsstSecDef for Manpower. The Defense committee, the House unit charged, had made many unwise decisions in its 30-year life. The final bill allows the committee to continue but requires it to inform Congress four times a year of every decision and what each will cost.

Benefits denied or cut: A further increase in PCS mileage to 16 cents was denied. The '81 supplemental had raised the rate from 7 cents to 13 cents. Foreign duty pay funds were reduced for all services and Defense was ordered to see that only those enlisteds in "truly rigorous areas such as Diego Garcia or a remote and isolated communications site would remain eligible." But those receiving such pay 1 January 1982 should continue to receive it for the rest of their tour in the same area. The incidental expenses allowance of up to $2.50 a day for laundry, haircuts and the like given those travelling overseas where mess and quarters are available was stopped. Only half of reenlistment bonuses may be paid in a lump sum at the time of the shipover; the other half must be paid in equal annual installments.

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"Double payments" to enUsteds on temporary duty had a short Ufe. Authorized in the '81 pay act, the '82 money act declares the person may get either subsistence (currently $4.50) or the meal portion of per diem (now $9.30), w'hichever is higher. That's a $4.50 cut, in effect — and after the money biU was signed Defense appUed the same policy to enlisteds on permanent change of station.

The '81 pay act provision, the House Appropriations Committee said, was based on a concept of enlisted-officer equaUty but instead created inequality because enUsteds ciurently get $153 monthly BAS, officers only $94. Variable housing aUowance funds were reduced; so were change of station funds. The House Appropriations Committee was especially critical of general abuses and too many transfers, including the sending of people due for separation in one or two months from overseas to a U.S. station for duty. The Navy was urged to return more people to their original shore stations after sea duty.

Food money was cut generally. Defense's proposal to allow all E-5s and higher to draw commuted rations even though messes are available was tumed down. A test this year of a new ID card and accounting system at selected Virginia and North CaroUna stations was praised. The system is intended to weed out ineligibles for benefits and to insure that those who should pay for meals do so. Procvuement of the new ArmyMarine ready-to-eat replacement of the C-ration was ordered delayed until industry can reduce its cost.

New oversea benefits: Defense won on its third request for COLA payments to those in barracks overseas or in ships homeported abroad, though the House at first had again said " n o " .

A few more dependents of mUitary and civiUan personnel overseas may get jobs at U.S. instaUations. The bUl urges Defense to "enhance the employment opportunities of U.S. citizens living in overseas area," renegotiating agreements if possible with foreign governments which restrict such employment.

B. Money bill medical provisions: CHAMPUS benefits were expanded in many ways, though a Senate proposal of $25 milUon to finance a test program of "preventive and basic restorative dental care" was dropped in the final bill.

Funds from the nearly $1 billion CHAMPUS appropriations were given each service to "provide child advocacy and family counselling services to deal with problems of child and spouse abuse" — another Senate innovation.

The House won an easing of the ban on CHAMPUS-paid nonemergency inpatient care where the service is available at a miUtary hospital within 40 miles. If some other insurance program will pay at least three-fourths of the cost, CHAM38

PUS may pick up the remainder. The ban on face Ufts, breast enlargement or sex changes has been eased, to allow "breast reconstructive surgery following mastectomy and reconstructive surgery to correct serious deformities caused by congenital anomalies, accidental injuries and neoplastic surgery." Congress urged CHAMPUS to overcome retireds' reluctance to participate in the test of health maintenance organizations as providers of medical care. Retireds worry about requalifying for another type of medical care if HMO use is ended. Congress suggested CHAMPUS guarantee payment of any extra costs involved in regaining previous coverage. FinaUy, CHAMPUS now will allow direct biUing by nurse midwives and nurse practitioners.

CHAMPUS, however, faces a curb on psychiatric benefits unless their costs are reduced. And federal payment for abortions is forbidden except where the Ufe of the mother would be endangered if the fetus "is carried to term."

Non-CHAMPUS medical actions included: Denial of all the money asked by the Navy for the "Overeaters Anonymous" program. Requests for more emphasis on curbing drug use, including allowing X-raying of mail and giving less than honorable discharges to abusers who refuse rehabiUtation were considered.

Congressional committees take a dim view of building field hospitals to be dispatched overseas and set up; they maintain bringing casualties home is better. The House committee said it still would Uke to see operation of entire hospitals contracted out. The Armed Services Committees have blocked that.

C. Retireds, other than medical: Retireds won one and lost one in the '82 Defense money biU, but bigger cuts loom. Ditched by the House by voice vote was the proposal of its Appropriations Committee to withhold the 5.2% "catch-up" part of 1981's average 14.3% pay raise from those who retired in 1982.

For those retiring in 1983, 3.2% of the raise would have been withheld and for those retiring in 1984, 1.2%. But the House Committee proposal to credit only the nearest month of service in determining retired pay remains in the final bill.

Those who retired before 1 January 1982 continued to count more than six months' ser\ice as a fuU year but future retireds will not.

The Administration is readying new retired pay reduction plans. One proposal would reduce the cost-of-living increases of those who retired in recent years and — thanks to "kickers" and regular COL increases — get more money than those of the same grade and length of service who retire now. Those with such "excess" retired pay would get only threefourths of each otherwise payable COL until their retired pay is brought in line.

There is also renewed talk of pegging the COL increases to whichever increase is lower: the Consumer Price Index or the Wage Index. A revised CPI, incidentally, changing the way housing costs are computed, goes into effect in 1986.

Not only is Congress more than usually receptive to such proposals because of huge budget deficits but some legislators have other retired cost curbs in mind. Requiring at least 25 instead of 20 years' service of the more senior officer grades is one possibiUty. D. Ships and Forces; The Navy and its ships fared weU in the final money bill. In addition to financing virtually all the authorizations (see January-February Shipmate), the bill contains a declaration "that a larger and stronger American Navy is needed in order to fulfill" six stated missions. To accompUsh those missions, the law continues, "a goal of . . . approximately 600 active ships of various types by the end of the century at the latest is highly desirable." The law also orders SecDef to submit five-year shipbuilding programs when the general annual budget is submitted. (The Administration also is pushing a 600-ship Navy, with "maritime superiority" over the Soviet Union.)

The House Appropriations Committee says the Navy will have 561 active ships at the end of FY '82. That's 19 more than the 542 in service last 30 September but only 8 more than the 533 of 30 September 1980. The 561-ship fleet wiU consist of the following: 492 active fleet, 43 Naval Reserve and 26 NFAF ships (14 mobile logistics and 12 support types).

These are the active fleet (and in parentheses Naval Reserve) types: 13 carriers, 27 cruisers, 84 (plus 5 NR) destroyers, 84 (plus 4) frigates, 92 attack submarines, 34 FBM submarines, 5 diesel subs, 1 auxiliary sub, 6 patrol combatant types. Also 60 (plus 6 NR) amphibious tj^pes, 3 (plus 22) mine warfare, 61 mobile logistic ships, and 22 (plus 6) support types. The 34 FBM subs carry 568 Polaris, Poseidon and Trident missiles.

The $8,821-million appropriation — $346 million over budget — includes money to contract an LSD-41 instead of merely the requested advance procurement, and a third FFG-7 instead of the two requested. There's advance procurement money for a tenth Trident and another NIMITZ (CVN-72) and, in addition to financing the two authorized SSN-688S, there's money for components to allow three to be started in '83 and three in '84, instead of the two and one in budget plans. There's money to complete reactivation of battleship NEWJERSEY and to start refitting IOWA. (The Senate Committee wanted to see if NEWJERSEY estimates held up before refitting IOWA but the House allowance was restored on the Senate floor.)

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Both Appropriations Committees regret the authorization to acquire and convert eight Sea-Land Industries SL-7 container ships was cut to two in the final conference. They want — and voted much of the necessary money — to buy the last two of these ships (now called T-AKRX fast logistics ships), to have a "minimodification" of four and partial conversion of four to military RO/RO capacity.

The '83 budget is expected to provide a faster shipbuilding rate, since Carter budgets did not even keep pace with obsolescence. Likely types are the carrier, Trident and 688 subs above, CG-47 Aegis cruisers, FFG-7 frigates, LSD-41 s, maritime prepositioning ships and other types.

E. Aircraft and Missiles: Debates over and, finally, approval of the Air Force's B-IB bomber and MX missile got the headlines, but there were Navy aircraft and missile money in the Appropriations Act too. Virtually all authorizations were financed.

More money wiU be asked in the '83 budget. Aircraft delivered this year will not keep the aircraft inventory from dipping slightly under the inventory of FY '81. This year there will be 5,480 aircraft, including 2,103 tactical and 399 antisubmarine warfare types.

The '82 money bill includes funds not requested to buy four KC-130 tankers for the Marine Corps Reserve, but funds to develop a Marine HXM helicopter were denied because designs are not firm and costs are high. Congress recommended buying more CH-53E's instead.

Operating hours of the S-3A were reduced to about 450 a year. Congress said the planes are deadlined so much for repairs, particularly to avionics gear, that ability to fly the planned 533 hours per plane is in question and the training value of that much flying is definitely dubious.

Funds for developing the new generation Trident D-5 missile were voted.

F. Other Actions: All the requested $34.87 mUlion was voted to develop ELF, the curtailed extremely low frequency communications network in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Money to buy the Marine-Army camouflage uniform, refused in the '81 supplemental appropriation, is now provided. The House approved construction of four berthing barges but deleted money to overhaul ten, declaring it wanted to see the number of crewmen assigned to ships in overhaul kept as small as possible. Funds for U.S. Naval Forces Europe headquarters were cut deeply to force a reduction in staff.

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olds; the Selective Service System has announced its plans for operation of a draft in case of emergency, and plans are underway to prosecute some of those who have failed to register.

The President, citing improvements in enlistments and retention, said a voluntary force was the "best way to meet our manpower requirements in time of peace." But "we live in a dangerous world," he added, "registration could save the United States as much as six weeks in mobilizing emergency manpower."

Selective Service plans call for a lottery immediately on mobilization with first calls going to those whose twentieth birthday falls in the calendar year of the call, then going up year by year to 34-year-olds, then back to 19, then 18-year-olds. Those called would have ten days to report for a physical or to file for postponement or conscientious objector status.

With the President's decision to continue registration, those who failed to register will begin to face prosecution unless they register by late winter.

Nuclear Energy and Rickover The Administration has decided to retire Adm. Hyman G. Rickover this year after he trains a successor in his Sea Systems Command post, and it decided to dismantle the Department of Energy and transfer most of its functions to the Commerce Department, fulfilling a Reagan campaign promise. But Congress is processing legislation to establish an Office of Naval Reactor Propulson in the Department of Energy to continue the work Rickover did as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Reactors. The bill to do this, approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee, also has the approval of key House Armed Services committeemen, other senators and of the Secretaries of Defense, Navy and Energy, according to Sen. John W. Warner, chairman of the Armed Services' Nuclear Forces Subcommittee.

President Reagan offered Rickover a White House advisor post but the 64-year Navy veteran declined. Sen. William Proxmire has proposed reviving five-star fleet admiral rank for Rickover and 69 representatives have co-sponsored a biU to name CVN-72 for the admiral.

application processors and the like are all being harrassed by suits alleging they did not perform their duties properly.

The House has passed a bill, H.R. 4624, giving the 195,000 civilian employees of nonappropriated fund activities who "blow the whistle" on wrongdoing the same protection of confidentiality and against reprisal as is given civil service employees by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. Reporting the bill, the House Armed Services Committee declared, "Nonappropriated fund activities have a history of fraud and waste."

The Senate has ratified a protocol to the Treaty of Tlateloclo, pending since 1977, which extends that treaty's ban on nuclear weapons in Latin America to Puerto Rico, the virgin Islands and Guantanamo Bay. But the U.S. signed with a reservation specifying that the ban does not forbid nuclear weapons moving in the area in ships or aircraft.

A Defense request for more assistant secretaries, not only approved by the House Armed Service Committees but beefed up by it, ran afoul of a veto by the Post Office and Civil Service Committee, which has joint jurisdiction.

Though the biU is stalled, the President nominated and the Senate confirmed Melvyn R. Paisley to be AsstSecNav to succeed David E. Mann, who headed Research, Engineering and Systems.

A permanent ban on building Navy ships or major parts in foreign yards passed the House 4 November by a 361-21 vote. But the House Armed Services Committee bill, H.R. 3464, designed to replace the ban which has been in annual appropriation acts since 1968, allows the President (quoting the committee) "some flexibility in developing cooperative programs" with NATO if he certifies that foreign construction "is in the national security interest." Meanwhile, the ban remains in the 1982 Defense Appropriations Act. S.J.Res. 100, authorizing U.S. participation in the multinational peacekeeping force in the Sinai, passed the House 19 November, and was signed by the President 29 December, as PL 97-132. Meanwhile, France, Britain, Italy and the Netherlands announce willingness to join the U.S., Colombia, Uruguay and Fiji (see December Shipmate) in the force.

The U.S. is to contribute up to 2,000 military troops plus observers.

Miscellaneous Developments The Defense Department and other government agencies are urging enactment of a bill, S. 1775, which would protect individuals from lawsuits arising from their official positions by making the government the only defendant in such cases. Legal assistance officers, job 39

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A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Rich Langford '82

As I begin my final semester at Navy my thoughts race ahead to 26 May and I find myself wondering exactly what Ues ahead for me after I attain this long dreamed-of goal.

This is, of course, the anticipation that comes with realization that the end is in sight. We've begun to count down the days rather than the months, and the anticipation builds as we complete the last applied struggle and the last mile run. There were shouts of joy in the Natatorium as we swam the last lap of the forty-minute swim, the last class to do so in the old pool. Wedding invitations are beginning to go out and the bachelor parties are already being planned.

I always have to stifle a laugh when I run into people who say to me, "Are you graduating already? Boy, these four years have gone by fast, it seems like only yesterday you were starting Plebe Summer." I have to laugh because it is only with great difficuhy that 1 can remember what it was Uke before I became a midshipman. The eighteen years before seem Uke a dream that I can't fuUy remember after waking.

The years have not gone by so fast for me, but as I look back over them I realize that they weren't all bad. We had our share of good times.

Even Plebe Summer had its share of fun. I'll never forget the time that our future Batt Commander accidentally launched a shaving cream grenade into the middle of his own company, or when the future Brigade heavyweight boxing champ accidentally threw his clothes out of the window during a uniform race. There were the Friday night carrier landings and the time we decided to aggravate the firsties by throwing a chow package party during our twenty minutes of personal time before taps.

There were the tailgaters after the football games. At the one after the last home football game this year, we opened a couple of bottles of champagne and promised that we would have many more together as alumni. Then there were the Army parties, the last one being the best. It always seems that the last one is the best.

There were the summer cruises, each full of stories that would provide enough material for a book, let alone a column, and many of which are best remembered only in the company of a select few. The road trips to Atlantic City and to the area colleges provide the same sort of memories.

No matter what we did over the years, whether it was a tailgater or the Inaugural Parade, it was always with a spirit of camaraderie. It was as though we were saying that together we were invincible in everything we did.

After June Week '82 is over and the caps finally hit the ground, and after the weddings are over and the good-byes are said, a certain sadness will infect the joyous Class of '82 and we will realize that no matter what we have said we wiU miss Navy.

The other day at formation the Company Commander asked for a count of all the first class who would be willing to have five dollars taken from their pay in order to sponsor future reunions. Nobody raised their hand at first, until a second class said, "Who would pay money to see these guys again?" There was a pause and then slowly all of the hands went up.

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New Chapter Begins in Navy Football, Tranquill Takes Over as Coach Navy's football program took on a new director on 5 January, just six days after the Midshipmen had incurred a 31-28 loss to Ohio State in the Liberty Bowl, as Gary F. Tranquill was appointed the Naval Academy's 31st head football coach. He succeeds George Welsh '56, who resigned in midDecember after nine seasons to become the head coach at the University of Virginia. Welsh's nine-year mark showed 55 wins against 46 losses and one tie, plus three bowl appearances in the past four years.

Tranquill is no stranger to the Academy, for he was an assistant here from 1973 to 1976 before moving on to an assistant's job at Ohio State under Woody Hayes. He had spent the past three seasons at West Virginia University where for one season he was defensive coordinator and defensive backfield coach, and for the past two years was offensive coordinator and coach of the Mountaineer quarterbacks and receivers.

"I'm thriUed, I'm delighted to be back at AnnapoUs," said the personable 41-year old graduate of Wittenberg University at the press conference introducing him. "I realize the situation (here) is not going to be an easy one because George is going to be a hard act to follow. He's convinced the people around here of one thing — that you CAN win at the Naval Academy. And most importantly, he's convinced the young men at the Naval Academy that they can win. And that's important."

"We have a coach with an excellent football background," said Director of Athletics J.O. Coppedge, in announcing TranquiU's appointment. "He has been here before and understands the framework within which the sport is conducted here. A strong factor in our selection was that he has been a coach both on offense and defense. While we had a host of outstanding applicants, we came to believe that Gary possessed the credentials to enable us to sustain the success we have enjoyed in recent seasons."

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noted in introducing Tranquill to the press: "When we went on the search for a footbaU coach, our primary objective was to find a man of high integrity and high character who could represent this institution with the qualities that the Naval Academy is known for around the country. We feel we've done that. The second requirement was that we find a man who understood the Naval Academy and how it operates, and thirdly we find a man who was known as a teacher of the offensive and defensive nature of winning football . . . that he bring to the Naval Academy a desire to win and be able to inculcate in our players the ability to win by playing hard, clean football.

We are very, very fortunate and very happy to be able to come up with a man that meets all those requirements in Gary TranquUl." Both Hayes and Don Nehlen, the head coach at West Virginia, endorsed the selection. "I think he's the ideal choice," said Hayes. "He is a man with a great overall view of football . . . he gets along with other coaches very well and he's an inteUigent person. I know he has a great love for the Naval Academy because I've heard him express it many times. And that's a big factor for someone coaching there.."

Nehlen, under whom Tranquill worked not only at West Virginia but also at BowUng Green in the early 1970's, believes "Gary is ready for a head coaching job. I hate to lose him — he was a tremendous asset in building our offense the past two years."

Tranquill appears to possess an excellent understanding of the task he is undertaking. His intensity and timely sense of humor quickly surfaced in the press conference when he was griUed by reporters. One of the first questions confronting him was whether he was like a Woody Hayes or a George Welsh?

"Well, I don't think there is anybody Uke a Woody Hayes or a George Welsh for that matter," he candidly replied.

"They're both men I admire greatly and I respect greatly. Both men are quality people, and I should hope that maybe some of that rubbed off on me during my time with both of those gentlemen.

But I'm neither one of them. I'm Gary Tranquill and I'm going to do what Gary Tranquill thinks best."

Asked whether he would change the

style of football at Navy, he noted: "WeU, I, like George, think you have to win football games on defense. That's number one. Offensively, I Uke to throw the footbaU, I Uke to throw it a lot. But that depends on the talent that you have.

We're going to do whatever our talent dictates we do. If we have the people who can throw it and catch it, we'U do that a Uttle bit, and if you've got a great back like an Eddie Meyers, then you can run the footbaU more. So we'U just have to wait and see but I do think you have to play defense to win."

TranquiU is a native of Avella, Pa., and won honors as a player in football and basketball at Avella High School. He was four-year letterman in football and baseball at Wittenberg, winning Little All-America recognition as a quarterback in 1960 and being named the top football player in the Ohio Conference the next season.

After graduating from Wittenberg in 1962, Tranquill served as a graduate assistant at his alama mater under Bill Edwards. He became a fuUtime assistant on the Tiger staff in 1964 and served as the secondary coach through the 1969 season.

Tranquill moved to Ball State for the 1970 season and then spent two years (1971 and 1972) at Bowling Green State.

He coached the secondary there the first season and was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach the latter year.

He was appointed to the Navy staff in the spring of 1973 and coached the Midshipmen quarterbacks and receivers for the next four seasons. In 1977, he was named the secondary coach at Ohio State under Hayes.

TranquiU moved to West Virginia in 1979 where he was defensive coordinator under Frank Crignetti. When Nehlen took over as the Mountaineer head coach the next season, Tranquill became the offensive coordinator and coach of the quarterbacks and receivers. West Virginia went 9-3 last fall, including an upset 26-6 triumph over Florida in the Peach Bowl.

One of TranquiU's first chores was to fill his staff in order that some of the recruiting could be salvaged. He is retaining two coaches from Welsh's staff. Bill Haushalter and Steve Belichick, and he has already filled four of the seven remaining vacancies.

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shipmen running backs since 1973.

Belichick has been at Navy since 1956 and has served as a scout, junior varsity coach and varsity assistant. In recent seasons he has worked with the punting game and handled scouting. New appointments include Terry Lewis, Bobby Morrison, Steve Dunlap and Nick Saban.

Lewis, from Memphis Tenn., is actually returning to the Academy, having been an assistant here from 1972-74. The Southern University graduate was an assistant coach at Western Michigan (1975-76), the University of Illinois (1977-78), Southern University (1979-80) and East Carolina University (1981). He has worked with the offensive line at those schools and was also offensive coordinator at Southern.

Morrison comes to Annapolis after two years as linebacker coach at Louisiana State University. He played at Findlay College in his native state of Ohio and has had coaching stints at Bowling Green State (1968-69), William & Mary (1970), VMI (1971-74), Virginia (1975) and North Carolina State (1975-79).

Dunlap was a three year letterman at linebacker at West Virginia University.

He was a graduate assistant there in 1976-77 and for the past four seasons has been a part time defensive coach with the Mountaineers.

Saban was the defensive secondary coach at Ohio State the past two seasons.

He is a graduate of Kent State University and coached there from 1974-76 and then was an assistant at Syracuse (1977) and West Virginia (1978-79) before joining the Buckeye staff.

Navy Wins Respect and Admiration Despite Loss to Ohio State in Liberty Bowl Disparaged by some Ohio State players and many of its fans, and downgraded continually by the members of the media.

Navy showed real character in fighting back before eventually losing, 31-28, to Big Ten co-champion Ohio State in the 23rd annual Liberty Bowl in Memphis TN last 30 December.

"Mark it down as one of the most entertaining Liberty Bowl games in history," wrote Tommy Horton in Memphis Press Scimitar the next day. " They've got a bunch of proud men on the Navy team," said Ohio State's running back Jimmy Gayle, who was voted his team's most valuable offensive player that evening. "We never could get in a comfortable position about the game. They made it close all the way and I'm just glad the clock ran out and we won," added Gayle to Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter Mike Fleming.

Down at various junctures by 10-0 and 31-20 margins, the midshipmen continually fought back. What really brought Shipmate, March 1982

forth the plaudits was the 97-yard drive Navy made in the final 5:14, with quarterback Marco Pagnanelli completing a one-yard pass to tight-end Greg Papajohn for a TD with eight seconds left.

And when the same combo teamed for a two-point conversion, the Mids had closed to within three. The ensuing onside kick was recovered by the relieved Buckeyes.

Ever since it was announced that Navy would be playing Ohio State in this bowl game, remarks were forthcoming that weren't too complimentary to the Midshipmen. State middle guard Nick Miller was quoted as saying, "Is that really who we are going to play? It's somewhat of a disappointment." Reportedly a Columbus columnist wrote, "The only chance Navy has of beating Ohio State is if it brings back Roger Staubach and the game was played on water."

minutes into the third quarter. State was able to exert some ball control over the next 20 minutes, punching its way to two touchdowns. That set the stage for Navy's final thrust.

Mid tailback Eddie Meyers gained 117 yards for the night, the most yardage of any back against OSU this past year, and was voted the game's MVP. It was Meyers who summed up best the feelings of the Navy players following the game. "It was probably the best game we ever played," he noted. "Not many people gave us much of a chance to stay on the field with Ohio State and on paper they may have been right, but you can't measure desire or heart on paper. We were underdogs and criticized, but we showed we can play. We proved that to everybody."

First class defensive end Mike Rouser was cited as Navy's top defensive performer in the game by the press, and offensive tackle Keith Boring, also a first classman, was selected as the ScholarAthlete of the game.

For the trivia buffs. Navy's PagnaneUi was 14 of 27 for 201 yards and two touchdowns while State's touted Art Schlichter was 11 of 27 for 159 yards and two TDs. In total offense, OSU had 332 yards, Navy 315.

Perhaps Al Dunning, Sports Editor of The Memphis Commercial Appeal, summed it best the next day: "Give the 1981 Liberty Bowl trophy to Ohio State's Buckeyes. But pin the heroes medals on the Midshipmen of Navy."

Eddie Myers, MVP in Liberty Bowl

Wrestling, Pistol, Rifle and Women's Basketball Head Winter Sports Start

When the Buckeyes, taking advantage of early Navy turnovers, jumped into a 10-0 lead in the first 5:03, the predictions of a rout over the 14-point underdog Midshipmen appeared to be ringing true.

The field goal and touchdown by OSU were set up respectively by a blocked punt and Navy fumble.

State was to block another Mid punt moments later, but the Buckeyes were ruled offside. Navy turned this opportunity into a gamble seven plays later when punter Steve Fehr passed on fourth down for 39 yards to defensive back Brian Cianella and a first down on the State 16. Papajohn eventually took a one-yard TD pass from Pagnanelli.

A Fehr field goal of 36 yards early in the second period gained the Midshipmen a 10-10 deadlock.

Another lost Navy fumble set up a 28 yard TD drive by the Buckeyes and Fehr countered with a 23-yard field goal to make the halftime score 14-13, OSU. The Midshipmen jumped into the lead when youngster middle guard George Herlong blocked a State punt which first class linebacker Ken Olson snared and raced 10 yards for a touchdown four

Most of Navy's winter athletic teams were regrouping after the semester examination and Christmas holiday break.

Top records so far have been produced by wrestling (11-1), pistol (2-0), rifle (3-0) and women's basketball team (9-4 with five straight wins).

Other records were: men's fencing (0-1), women's fencing (1-0), gymnastics (1-2), squash (6-2), men's swimming (2-3), women's swimming (0-3), men's indoor track (1-1), and women's track (0-0).

The wrestling team was ranked 16th in the latest national poll and had run up 11 straight wins before a 20-14 loss to CalPoly (San Luis Opisbo) in the finals of the Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament in mid-January. Along the way, the Midshipmen had beaten Wilkes (24-14), Central Oklahoma (24-13), Tennessee (31-16), Maryland (27-11), Princeton (36-3) and Old Dominion (30-7). It was the 13th straight win over the Terrapins.

Veteran coach Ed Peery had a solid corps of second classmen who have been performing well, along with a couple of firsties and some newcomers. The second 43

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10 and prior send directly to Shipmate Percent Members: 86

11 Chairman Class Comm., RAdm. G. J. McMilUn USN (Ret.) 4242 Linden Ave., Long Beach CA 90807 Percent Members: 100

12 Percent Members: 86 The following has been received from Rosalie Brown Payne, 41 Blackburn Place, Summit NJ 07901.

My husband, Raymond Payne, Class of '34 has remarked many times that Shipmate has very little news of 1912 graduates, therefore, today being the first day of 1982, my New Year's Resolution is: to write about my Dad, Robert Duncan Brown. Dad was known to his Classmates as "Big Brown." He's still tall and slim and his Midshipman's belt fits in the same notch it did back in his "salad days."

After serving in CONNECTICUT for one year after graduation, he transferred to the Army, retiring as a colonel and taking up the title of "prof" at Notre Dame University, where he taught Modern Western European History. He had the largest history classes in the history of the University, and a " B " average was necessary to enroll in his classes as a student.

His son. Col. R.D. Brown, Jr., a West Point graduate, died of multiple sclerosis some years ago.

His two grandsons are also West Point graduates.

At Army-Navy game time, there is quite a division in the family!

Dad is living with us since the death of my mother, the former Rosalie Valk of Annapolis. She died two years ago. Dad wishes that his Classmates would send in some news to Shipmate. He also said "Happy New Year" to 1912 and "Beat Army" in 1982. Sincerely, Rosalie Brown Payne.

13 Sec'y-Treas., MGen. C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4784 Old Dominion Dr., Arlington VA 22207 Percent Members: 80

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4 March; later Classes — 11 March 2 April; later Classes — 9 April

14 Sec'y, RAdm. Donald Royce USN (Ret.) 65 Meadow Road Riverside CT 06878 203/637-2773 Percent Members: 77 Lucille K. Nelson, widow of Gordon W. Nelson, Captain USN, died 2 December 1981 in Montclair, New Jersey. She had resided at the family home in Montclair since World War II. Following a hip fracture in '78, her health deteriorated rapidly until she died of several ailments. She leaves three children and ten grandchildren, one of whom is USNA 1984. This was communicated to me by the oldest son, Kennard G. Nelson, 2150 Interlaken Blvd., Seattle, WA 98112.1 wrote in reply expressing sympathy and sorrow of Fourteen and telling of my close association with Capt. Nelson at MIT, in the Washington and New York areas and finally in the Philadelphia area where we both stayed in the fine Penn Athletic Club for several years. A reply from Mr. Nelson: "Thank you for your kind letter. It was good of you to tell of some of your experiences with my father and to know that you were in their wedding party in 1931. My brother and sister join me in writing and wishing you health and happiness in the New Year. Ken Nelson."

Capt. Nelson's mother was British and taught music in New York City for some years. Gordon was born in Europe and was an British citizen at graduation from the Naval Academy which required some delay and a special Act of Congress before he could be commissioned an ensign. There followed a long and honorable career in the Navy, largely in the Construction Corps until retirement in 1947. Death came in '68.

Talked with Ed Ellsberg on the occasion of his 90th birthday being celebrated at the home of his granddaughter in Brooklyn, New York. Ed sounded robust and well and spoke of going to the Army-Navy game. Don't know how he enjoyed the result, as Navy did not play up to expectations, and Army was well above. I have admired Ellsberg's books of his achievements in submarine salvage and wartime rescue, salvage and repair as described by him in his books On the Bottom, No Banners, No Bugles, Under the Red Sea Sun and The Far Shore and recommend them to those who want to read about tenacity, resourcefulness and courage under very trying circumstances.

A letter from George Chapline '16 — he speaks of the late Frank O'Brien thus: "Frankie and I were in the Masqueraders for two years. When I wished to get off ARIZONA after over three years, Frank arranged my assignment as flag lieutenant, to Admiral Simpson; then when 1 wished to go to Pensacola for flight training, he relieved me as Aide to Adm. Simpson. Many years later, in December 1960, much to my surprise I found him sitting opposite me in Spain, we having selected the same three-week bus tour of Spain, three weeks of close association. With Frankie was a pleasant youngster who was with him in his business adventure in San Antonio. We exchanged Christmas

greetings for a few years and then it faded out.

At rare intervals I see your Classmate Jerry Wiltsie who lives here in La Jolla and the late Beresford Waller's son lives 3 doors along Inspiration Drive from my house. He is active in civil work, a retired lieutenant colonel of Marines and a great chap.

He married a San Diego girl who is active in charity with my Blair. 1 came to La Jolla in 1962 — since 1970 1 have been East only once, in '79. Should you travel to Sunny California plan a day or two in La Jolla. Best wishes — George."

George completed his flight training and served in the aeronautic organization in the early years, resigned to go in the civil aeronautic business and came back for the war years. I am still trying to get something on Frank O'Brien's career, but requests to BuPers and the records office in St. Louis have produced nothing. It seems to me the old Navy used to produce this info very readily and glory in the achievements of those who had gone beyond. Maybe we can get back to them!

15 Chairman and Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase MD 20015 Percent Members: 88

16 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster USN (Ret.) 611 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 86 The 1916-17-18 November Lunch, held Thursday the 19th in The Barefoot Bar Room of the Officers' Club, N.A.S. North Island (Coronado) was thoroughly enjoyed and lasted over the normal time. "Ing" Kiland handled all the fine arrangements.

A standing minute of silence was observed for W.W. (Bill) Scott, lieutenant commander USNR, '16, who, for years, had lived in Bonn-Bad Godesberg, West Germany, where he closed his career with our State Department.

All were distressed to leam of the passing of Lois Klein of San Francisco, the widow of G.C. Klein, rear admiral USN (Ret.).

Present were: 1916 — Loventhal, Rodgers, Chapline; 1917 — Rogers, Kiland; 1918 — Nichols, Curtis. "Jim" Rodgers, '53, was guest of his father.

Alice Holmes of La Jolla, the widow of BGen. Maurice G. Holmes USMC, and Jackie Anderson of La Jolla, the widow of MGen. R.A. Anderson USMC, '24, hosted a most enjoyable luncheon 47

November 8th in the Destroyer Room of the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club, N.T.C. It was a most cheerful gathering, with refreshments and a delicious menu. There were about 45 present, where close and old friends chatted and thoroughly enjoyed this party.

The December 1916-17-18 Classes monthly lunch held on Thursday the 17th in the Garden Room of The Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, was a spirited gathering portraying the approaching Hohday Season. Don Curtis handled the excellent arrangement, which included Christmas decorations at the table and a superb menu starting with a fruit cup, then "The Finest Ever" chicken curry with rice and the eight delicious additives (a special feature of this " O " Club), followed by colorful sherbet. To accentuate the occasion (and our regular patronage) both red and white wine was served, compliments of The House.

Present were: 1916 — Loventhal, Chapline; 1917 — Richards, Kiland; 1918 — Curtis. Lee Thornton was again the guest of Joe Loventhal.

My wife, Blair, and "Ye Scribe" had a lovely Christmas Holiday, cheered by many greetings which included Classmates and widows of Classmates, namely Betty Brown, Helen Halpine, Helen Lennon, Dowanda Wheeler and Beatrice Dague Williams, who recently suffered great sadness in the passing of her husband.

17 Acting Sec'y, Capt. Ward P. Davis USN (Ret.) 670 Americana Dr., Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 74 Marie Fairlamb died on September 15th at the Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home in Alexandria, Virginia. Marie had been living at Vinson Hall, McLean, Virginia for the past 10 years. She was the widow of George Fairlamb, who died in 1965.

Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on October 2, 1981.

Funeral services were held November 25 at the Presbyterian Church in Annapolis for Elizabeth Thomas Schumacher of Acton Place, Annapolis.

She was the widow of Ret. Capt. Theodore L. Schumacher. She is survived by two sons, Wm. K. Schumacher of Annapolis and Theo. W. of Blackwood, New Jersey, one daughter, Elizabeth Sain of Las Vegas, Nevada, and one sister, Lucile T. Worthington of Annapolis. Elizabeth was buried at the Naval Academy Cemetery on November 25th, 1981.

A letter from Bob Porter reads in part: "Upon arrival in Toms River to visit my son David, 1 came down with pneumonia and spent 8 days in Paul Kimble Hospital at Lakewood, New Jersey. On the 8th of October the medics at Bethesda put a new pacemaker in my chest, as the old one lasted only 1% years, instead of the usual 4-6 years. A pacemaker, like an automobile can be a lemon too.

Am ambulatory at Vi speed, look about 86 years of age, and feel good for an ancient mariner."

Pi and Marion Park, Adelaide Fullinwider, Emma Flemming Stephenson and Jim Cease joined me for a tailgate lunch and game when Navy played the Air Force this Fall.

I see Jack Stone frequently. He is house-bound, but can still recall better thaii the rest of us.

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I find myself recovering from hospitalization too, and am getting ready to leave Annapolis for the winter months. 1 will be in Atlanta and Florida.

Adelaide FulUnwider left for Arizona on December 18, returning in April.

Any news of the Class can be sent to the Secretary of the Alumni Association.

18 Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Ariington VA 22202 Percent Members: 88 Again we sorrowfully report the death of another distinguished Classmate. Mac Bledsoe (VAdm. Albert M. Bledsoe USN) passed away in a Seattle nursing home on 15 December 1981. He had been resident there since late November 1980.

Lately he had been so frail that Florence, last Fall, could not see how he survived, but his daughter, Janet, remarked, "That Bledsoe constitution won't give up."

A memorial service was held at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension 18 December; his ashes, conforming to his expressed wish were scattered over the ocean. At that time Florence was surrounded by the love and care of three children and eight grandchildren, who had come many miles.

Please note Mac's many honors in "Last Call,"among them the Navy Cross. After 41 years of commissioned service he retired September first 1958 as Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District.

In your column, Jan.-Feb., Shipmate, Tommy Tomlinson's "sortie" with wife Peg from Oregon to Cape Cod during the Summer and Fall of 1981 was mentioned briefly. Since then he has furnished details of that trip and other things of importance.

Please recall the account of his meeting in Yuma Mrs. Margaret Feller of Salem, Oregon, when he decided to seek her hand in marriage. He was successful in this effort; they were married 20 February in Las Vegas.

Getting her cooperation was not exactly simple, even for Tommy. We prefer to quote verbatim from his log about this.

"In December 1980 this very lonely old man headed for Yuma; mission, find a wife, companion, co-pilot, not an easy task at age 83.

"I was invited to New Year's Day dinner at the Yuma home of old friends of Mexico-Audiencia days, Ray and Gladys Herron. Other snow birds of the same flight were present, and a couple of widows who were old friends of the Herrons and guests. It was not a 'set up.'

"Met Peg Feller. Her husband of 47 years had died in September 1980. She had taught school in the Salem area for 30 years and retired. She has a grown family of two boys, a daughter and a niece she raised from age 11. All had completed college and are married, "I was intrigued, maybe? The acquaintanceship grew, aided and abetted by mutual friends. Progress was slow and indecisive. Neither of us wanted to make a mistake. Peg was loath to make a firm commitment so soon after losing her husband."

Tommy left Peg in Yuma late in January, visited old friends in Phoenix and also in Tucson. Upon returning to Yuma in February he checked in at the Marine AB dispensary which gave him a clean bill of health. Soon he called on Peg and told her 'time is of the essence' — no decision! After visiting friends in Coronado he returned to Yuma on the 18th.

Clark Taylor finishing the Marine Marathon — note the time "Called on Peg and told her, 'it is now or never.'

Her answer, 'Let's go.' Next morning with the Herrons as chaperones and witnesses we left in the Mercedes for Las Vegas to be quietly married.

Within 30 minutes after arrival, 'mission accomplished.' 1 gave Peg two nickels to play a slot machine, no time to fool around.

"On return to Yuma Peg and I alternated between my housekeeping room at the Desert Grove Resort Motel and her 35-foot park type trailer permanently set up in the Capri Trailer Park close by. With our ample supply of mutual friends life blossomed for both of us, something doing almost every day."

Pending their start of the cross continent tour.

Tommy introduced his new bride to many friends and relatives in Southern California and at the delightful Annual Golden Eagles Reunion, North Island. They also visited the Salem area, swarming with Peg's relatives all of whom Tommy cannot possibly know.

In late August their ambitious drive started from Salem, visited Seattle and Idaho, touched the Grand Tetons and eventually Niagara Falls. He was interested in seeing Batavia, New York, his boyhood town, and his cousin on Cape Cod. They visited Sybil and Vic Barringer in Connecticut and Mary and Walter Warlick in Annapohs. Tommy was shocked at Walter's condition; both men friends for nearly 70 years, wept! Waher died 1 November.

Of course Tommy would not fail to visit Pensacola, and they called on Peg's daughter in Nashville and his son in Memphis. Eventually they arrived in Las Vegas where Peg made up her limited go at nickel slot machines — no discernable profit! After visifing Tommy's daughter in Southern California and a short stay in Coronado, they dropped hook at Capri Trailer Park, Yuma, mid-November. Tommy's address there is 4th Ave. So. 85364. He plans to stay there until late March.

"This has been a terrific year for ye olde man.

Peg brought me happiness and purpose for living."

Chic (Sally L), widow of Vince Murphy, reports the birth of Christopher Vincent Jerry, 5 August 1980. His mother is Marilyn, daughter of Vince's eldest son, Vincent R. Murphy, Jr., now deceased.

She completed a history course at the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 and went on to Harvard Law, finishing there in 1977. Soon thereafter she began practicing law with a firm in New York City, but recently has retired temporarily to care for her new baby. Marilyn's brother, Daniel Vincent Murphy, was graduated from Amherst in 1975 and then earned a Ph.D. in applied science from Yale, 1981. He is now a staff member of the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts. The Class is happy to welcome the great-grandson of Vince and to mention the accomplishments of his progeny.

We happlily report finding excellent periodontal care in the Navy Yard, Washington, at a branch Shipmate, March 1982

Vince Murphy's great-grandson clinic of the National Naval Dental Center. Captain Robert L. Kjome, BS,DMD,MS (periodontics) loses no time in treating his patients carefully and considerately. And that excellent treatment loses nothing at the hands of his assistant, Debra L. Zwierski, RDA. Dr. Kjome has served in naval dental centers in the United States, abroad or at sea since 1967.

In a lay opinion the Navy Yard branch is well equipped and well managed. Reserved parking space seems to be adequate.

In Jan.-Feb. '18 news a planned celebration in honor of Miles Browning another officer from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey was commented on.

The other officer was Army BGen. Frederick Castle to whom the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously for his leading some two thousand bombers over Berhn. His life was lost on that raid.

The celebration will take place in the town of Mountain Lakes, a pleasant resort area, on 31 May 1982. The Memorial Day chairman has requested a member of 1918 be present. A member of Gen. Castle's West Point class, LGen. W.H.S. Wright, a former resident of Mountain Lakes will be present. As additional information comes to light.

Shipmate's 1918 news will reveal it.

reports that she is three times a great-grandmother, with another of that generation expected in February. She tells of a gathering of members of USNA Classes fiom 1921 to 1959 to watch the Army-Navy Game on TV. Caroline Jones writes from Reno that she and Piggy are slowly settling down in Reno, but still miss old friends. Piggy is well and celebrating his 85th Birthday, and going strong for ninety. Aren't we all?

George has had calls from Sara Crawford, Ralph Netting, Russ Ihrig, Dottie Allen-Johnson and Marie Grant — all well and send greetings.

Also from Red Schoeffel, who writes that his son Peter, Class of '54, is retiring in March '82, and that makes him feel old. Red is moving to 108 Mooring Park Drive Naples, FL 33942.

George will be off, January 28th to 30th, to San Francisco, for the General Staff Meeting of the Society of Foreign Wars.

On October 30th, 1flewto Providence, Rhode Island, for the Annual Meeting of my Masonic Lodge, of which I am fifty-five year Member and Past Master (1955-56).

It is with deep regret that we must report the loss of Capt. Antonio Salvator Pitre USN (Ret.) in San Francisco on 27 November 1981. No other details are available at this time.

20 Class Correspondent, Mrs. W. P. Hepburn 11 B-1 President Point Drive Annapolis MD 21403 Sec'y, Capt. C. F. Swanson USN (Ret.) 141 Spa View Ave., Annapolis MD 21401 301/267-7165 Percent Members: 80

Birthdays Greetings are due for birthdays in March and April: John Crecca, 3/5; Sol Phillips and Arthur Craig, 3/11; Lloyd Clifford and Vic Barringer, 3/18; Ion Purcell, 4/1; Bob Parier, 4/5; Don Curtis, 4/14; Tommy Tomlinson, 4/28.

Edwina and Benny Decker

Christmas Greetings from Helen and Del Fahmey reveal that they have had an exciting year of travel to, among other places, the East Coast and on up into Canada, a long trip up to the West Coast, visiting Del's family along the way, and a

19 Sec'y, Capt. G. Laurence Schetky USN (Ret.) 5606 Glenwood Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 77 Although May is two months away, it is not too early to remind all hands that our Sixty-fourth Reunion is scheduled for May 8, 1982, at Alumni House. Already, we have assurance that Dorothy and Ralph Netting will attend, and probably Dorothy and Yen Coney, Gwen Hill and Dorothy Atkins. A fine letter from Dorothy tells of her active life in Tacoma, and elsewhere. She has travelled in Alaska with Dorothy Duncan (widow of Jack Duncan, '17), "And would you believe it, the old gals did it all, even shooting the rapids of the Mendenhall in a rubber raft." Also to the Mexicana Riviera, then fourteen wonderful days, by ship, to Olympia, Athens, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Dubrovnik, and all those fascinating islands, "where ancient and medieval history came to life for us." On this cruise, she was joined by her younger grandson and his mother. Dorothy also Shipmate, March 1982

children of Harry's daughter Marci and her husband, Jesse Hillman Stroud, a graduate of the University of Florida and a 2nd World War 1st Lieutenant in the Air Corps. The Strouds live just two blocks away from the Markells in a section of the city known as Bahama Shores.

Packy received Christmas Greetings from Edwina and Benny Decker with picture enclosed.

What a marvelous looking couple they are! "Edwina had a successful cataract operation and implant. The night before the operation the thoughtful surgeon presented her with a bottle of champagne. The nurse said that he wanted to get her 'smashed' before presenting his bill! 1 spent a week in the Naval Hospital (it is tops) for the usual male obstruction. Back home 1 developed 'walking' pneumonia, so back 1 went for three days. 1 just couldn't stay away from that luxurious care."

cruise on The Love Boat, the PACIFIC PRINCESS.

Todd Stroud and Harry Markell

To start off on a happy note, Harry Markell has sent us a newspaper article about his grandson, Todd Stroud, whom we all met at out 60th Reunion. Todd has gone on to become an outstanding football player as well as a champion wrestler.

About 70 colleges in all are vying for his talents although Harry would give just about anything to have him in the Academy. Todd's team. Lakewood High in Pinellas County, has already won the Class 3A Championship. Todd has the distinction of playing both defense and offense, usually the whole hour of play, and he is the captain of the Lakewood High Team. Todd is the last of four

The Fahrneys also have a farm in Southeastern Arizona which they enjoy visiting twice a year or so. They are now at home in La Mesa, California.

Carter Anderson received the following letter of thanks from Bill Goggins: "Thank the Class of 1920, U.S. Naval Academy, for the beautiful flowers at Curley's funeral. She was very proud of our Class and of its members. All area Classmates were in attendance and I felt their sympathy. It helped me greatly and also my family.

Thank you, old friends. 1 intend to remain at my present address as long as possible. Best regards to all of you."

Gyp Beightler sends greetings from El Cajon and reports that he is recuperating nicely from pneumonia.

Carter Anderson, Viola, Jeanne and Guinevere wish the Classmates a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season, including excellent health.

He also reported that Viola had been in Bethesda Naval Hospital since Thanksgiving until December 16 with back problems. She is home now and they are hoping she will be up and around by Christmas.

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Dick .Morse, Chalk Chalkley, Sal Sylvester, Felix Johnson (Courtesy Benny Decker/

Lois Fitz sent Christmas Greetings from Charleston, South Carolina, where she has been living for some time.

Christmas Greetings came from Ed Wilson including the following picture.

Ed WUson

Memories from Mead Pearson: "Of the ten Classmates who reported to the USS DELAWARE in 1919,1 am the only survivor as of this date (26 December 1981). Felix Johnson was the last to go in October '81. The other eight were: George Calnan, Slim Wooldridge, Sabby Sabalot, Tommy Cox, Aggie Worth, Dick Morse, Harvey Wilson and Willie Fletcher. It was a congenial group and a happy ship."

21 Sec'y RAdm. J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) 164 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg VA 22075 703/777-3877 Treas., Col. Sherwood B. Smith USA (Ret.) 5055 Garfield St., NW Washington DC 20016 202/686-6311 Sec'y, San Diego Area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorietta Blvd.

Coronado CA 92118 Percent Members: 81 Your Secretary feels a heavy responsibility in pubhshing news through Shipmate of events in the lives of our members. The "Percent Members: 84" concerns him as it means several do not benefit from Shipmate's arrival. While respecting the reasons of some who have not joined the Association, he hopes to produce some data which may give them another viewpoint. The loyal efforts of our various Class officers, to name a few: Cash Register, Mac Mackinnon, Ells Roth, Jack Crenshaw, Floyd Ferris, Jim Costello, Tom Kelly, Heber Brumbaugh, Bill Fletcher, Homer Elmers, SO

Bob Berrj', Logan McKee, .Abie Carlisle, many others, makes him feel humble and ineffective. We have a great group of Classmates, and possibly need a handy Ust of who and where they are. "God willing and the creek don't rise," he hopes to pubUsh a Ust of living Classmates with known addresses before our next annual letter. A few newaddresses have been received: George G. (Grif) Herring, Jr. is now resident of Sunnyside Presbvierian Home, P.O. Box 928, Harrisonburg VA 22801; Betty Lamdin, 'Ducky's' widow, has moved to 3728 Tudor Arms Ave., Baltimore MD 21211. The new USNA Alumni Association Register Usts Fort H. Callahan at Apt I-I08, 4000 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa FL 33612; and Norman O. Schwien (Piggy) at 7500 Callaghan Rd., #187, San Antonio TX 78229.

On the serious side, a phone call from 'Muy' Barrett informed of the death of Joe Sauretle's widow, Louise, on November 15, 1981, in Chatham, Virginia, after a long illness.

Several Classmates had to change plans to attend our 60th. Don Smith, Logan McKee, and Hal Aken, could not attend due to physical problems in the family; Frank Stubbs cancelled due to serious illness in his wife's family, and both Homer Elmers and Gerry Galpin stayed home on account of their OWTI doctor's advice. Some may have been discouraged by early warnings of a housing shortage, but of the ten motel reservations we were able to make, only two were used. We got refunds for the unused reservations.

Our November 24 luncheon at Bethesda Officers' Club was attended by Fitz Fitzgerald, Fred and Polly Boone, Cat and Eleanor Brown, Heber and Nina Brumbaugh, Dee deRivera, Jim and Margaret Dudley, Homer and Loiuse Eimers, Tom and Virginia KeUy, Blackie Loker, Sherwood and Bert Smith, Justine Abercrombie, Vera Houser, LuciUe Kelley, Dorothy Russell, and Margaret Swigart. Heber reported his new telephone number is 301/667-0278. News of our January- 26, 1982, luncheon in our next summary.

The San Diego Chapter of die Class of 1921 held its regular monthly luncheon at the Naval Amphibious Base on Tuesday, 24 November. Present were the foUowing: Paul Abernethy, Nick Caner, Abie Cook, Sydney Dodds, Tom EsUng, Hod Gorry, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan MiUer, Tim O'Brien, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Ray Tarbuck, Rex Tallman and Bunny Wray.

Rex Tallman, and Frankie, had recently returned from a visit to London. While there Rex became ill with pneumonia which required his hospitaUzation; he spoke at considerable length about his experiences while a patient. He had much praise for the efficiency and diligence of the MDs and other hospital personnel, for their effective treatment of his ailment, the cost of which was amazingly small. Rex appeared to be in perfect health.

Sydney Dodds had just returned from a visit with his sister in New Orleans. While there he had a pleasant conversation, by phone, with Virginia Lewis, Tom's widow.

Leo Stafford furnished each person present with a mimeographed copy of a most interesting letter to this Chapter, from Cary Page Jones, Tuba Maxson's granddaughter. She is now undergoing flight training at Pensacola.

The Wrays will spend the Xmas holidays with their children and granchildren, in the S.F. Bay area.

San Francisco Bay Area The Class of 1921 held its bi-monthly luncheon at the Presidio Officers' Club on November 19th.

Present were: Fran and John Ames, Albert Arkush, Susie and BiU Bennett, AB CarUsle, Dave Davis, Marian and Red Grove, Vera and Jim Harris, Bunty and Lew Johns, Betty Lewis, Norman McKee, AUce Ramsey, Tram and CharUe Roland, Cathe and Tommy Thomas, Ann and George Van Deurs, CharUe Woodson, and a most welcome guest, AB's daughter, Nancy Solan.

Anna Thayer recenUy retumed from an enjoyable trip to the city she remembers so well, Atlanta, Georgia. While there Anna made some interesting observations. I am happy to record her descriptions: "We are enjoying a whirl. Adanta amazes me — a teeming international city with beautiful trees and homes. Atlanta is a convention center. Its new 1981 airport is twelve times the size of a footbaU field. It is twice the size of the old airport. It was finished on time and within the budget. Atlantans say AUanta can expand to Savannah. An old quote: 'If Atianta could suck as hard as it can blow, it would have the Atiantic Ocean in its front yard.' The city is a corporate concentrate; the counties are metropoUtan Adanta!

"To accommodate the influx of executives and their famiUes moving into the city, anractive condominiums are being constructed in the coimties, condos two or three floors high often surrounding a lake circled with weeping wiUow trees. Behind the buildings rise filled hiUs, possibly for future expEuision. The atmosphere is parkUke, serene, and well kept. There are tennis courts and a swinuning pool. All this is right on a bus Une. "The city has more black milUonaires than any city in the world. It is 56% black. After two terms as mayor, MajTiard Jackson was barred from running for a third term. Andy Yoimg has just been elected mayor. His campaign posters invited 'Think Young,' and that is what the city is doing.

Business is holding meetings and to quote the Atlanta Constitution, October 28th, 1981, 'People are talking to each other in good spirit, the kind of spirit that has been good for Atianta. The city's regard for itself is expressed best in the statement.

If you want to go to Heaven or you want to go to Hell, you have to go by way of Atianta. Many years ago Atlanta was caUed 'The gateway to the south.' The gate is swinging wide open."

22 Sec'y, Capt. D. H. Johnston USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St., ArUngton VA 22207 Corr. Secy, RAdm. J. L. Pratt USN (Ret.) 4000 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 Percent Members: 77

23 Sec'y, RAdm. EUiott Strauss USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 East Coast Reporter Lt. Wm. P. Wadbrook USN (Ret.) 620 Americana Drive, Apt. 205 Annapolis MD 21403 West Coast Reporter Capt. H. H. Connelley USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 91 Jewel Carson writes: "We are leaving on the 10th of November to visit our daughter in Aquia Harbors, just south of Quantico. And on Sunday, November 22nd, our two newest great-grandsons Shipmate, March 1982

(we now have six) will be christened at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in McLean. That also happens to be Kit's birthday, so it promises to be quite a day of celebration."

Mary Sprung wishes to thank the Class of '23 for the handsome floral arrangement of yellow chrysanthemums placed at the altar of the Chapel during the Memorial Service for Emmett at the Naval Hospital Chapel, Bethesda.

From Margaret Willett: "Evelyn and Frederick Nelson were with us on Christmas Day and we as always had a very merry time. Do enjoy our '23 luncheons. Lost a very old friend a short time ago — Stan Leith. Stayed with BiUie several times when the ships were out at sea years ago and it's been such a joy to be with her at the luncheons. Mike is just wonderful as the head of the group. I really do enjoy seeing them aU." Joe Briggs sent me a fine article about Arleigh Burke. The article is entiled "Arleigh Burke — Naval Aviator." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of the Naval Aviation Museum's magazine and it covers Arleigh's experience as the Chief of Staff to Admiral Marc A. Mitscher during World War II. The last paragraph of the article reads: "On October 13, 1981, at Pensacola, Florida, the gap in naval aviation history wiU be closed. On that date, the Secretary of the Navy, John F. Lehman, a naval flight officer, and VAdm. Wesley L. McDonald, DCNO Air Warfare, will pin a set of golden naval aviator wings on Adm. Arleigh Burke. Were such wings ever more deserved?"

In an accompanying letter, Joe writes in part: "I took part in helping Arleigh while he was heading OP-23 and the fight to keep Naval Aviation out of the U.S. Air Force.

"Marge and I are scheduling the China Tour which the U.S.N.A. Alumni Association is handUng (April 1-20, 1982), and a EuropeanScandinavian Tour, also in 1982. Also, a trip to the West Coast over Christmas and New Year's to visit Marge's son and grandchildren, plus old friends in Coronado-San Diego. On January 2 plan to visit Honolulu for 10 days.

"Marge is going strong, with many activities here, including serving a third year as president of the Women's Council of the Navy League for Tidewater — a very active outfit."

We were happy to hear from Paul Schoeffel, who writes: "It is the time of year again to express to you, personaUy and to the Washington Environs Chapter, my very best wishes for the coming year.

May you all retain your 'get up and go' for the 60th Class Reunion in 1983.1 was particularly interested in the news of Selden B. Spangler. We were both in the 4th Battalion and he spent much time trying to help me in math assignments. I was very dumb — always at the edge of being on the weekly 'Unsat' list. He, on the other hand, was super smart and he tried very hard to convey to me how easy it all was. I would appreciate it if you would give me his address." (His address as ^ven in the 19S2 Register of Alumni is 415, Leisure Worid, Mesa AZ 85206).

"With all best wishes, Paul."

Don Hamblin writes from his home in Newbury, Vermont, "We have already had close to 30 inches of snow and expect more tonight — but it is gorgeous and beautiful.

"We are nuts — because we winter here and head for the Lake of Bays in Ontario, Canada, for the Summer. Drove to Portland, Maine, for Christmas with our younger son's family and recommend the White and Green Mountains without reservation. Best to all. Don."

Shipmate, March 1982

24 Sec'y and Columnist, Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond VA 23221 E. Coast Sec'y, RAdm. H. B. Miller USN (Ret.) W. Coast Sec'y, VAdm. C. E. Ekstrom USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 87 RustUng among his correspondence memoirs.

Gene Rook found a card from Ira Nunn which Ira had given him one morning when Gene was eating breakfast in a Washington (DC) Stauffer's near the Office of the National Restaurant Association, circa 1964. Ira was then Washington Counsel for the Association. Ira has been seen or heard of very few times since that era.

Winnie and Howie Collins, in mid-November returned from a two-week visit, partly business, to Spain and Portugal. Kitty Close, Bony's widow, gave a small party for the CoUinses in Madrid. Kitty says she can live much better there than she possibly could in the States. Lois and Bill Bullis will replace the Collins in Spain and Portugal during January and February. November found Ellen and Weary Wilkins at Willenstad, on the island of Curaco, Netherlands AntUles. Weary says they had wanted to make this visit for many years but something seemed to always interfere. Hans Baldwin and IVIin MiUer were roommates in a London hotel during the "buzz bombs" days of 1944.

Min was on a "dream assignment" (on top of the world) as naval air attach^ Hans Baldwin had a letter from Min wherein was recaUed "the bombing, the buzz bombs, riding the British CVs out of Scapa Flow, bumming rides in the Air Force B-26s for bombing runs over France." Prior to this assignment Hans reports Min had a squadron of PBYs in Panama, then was flag secretary to the late Adm. Arthur L. Bristol, '06 ComSporFor, ending up in Argentina. With this start, Hans continues with Min's story. He then set-up and developed the training literature outfit in the Bureau of Aeronautics. In this job, which became a pubUc relations action center for Naval Air, Min got to know a lot of newspapermen, which was fortunate in light of what happened to him and his "dream assignment" in London where he had gone in October 1943. Suddenly, 20 August 1944, about ten weeks after D-Day in Normandy, Min got pre-emptory dispatch orders to report to CinCPac to initiate and coordinate public relations activities for forthcoming operations." En route, in Washington, he learned that the orders had been initated by SecNav Forrestal, whom he had met several times in London. Forrestal told him that he was very concerned about the deplorable state of the Navy's public relations. The war in the Pacific was coming to a climax, the Navy had received little credit and was being over-shadowed in the public mind by the frequent (and often extravagant) communiques of other services. In Pearl the PR man was a former Los Angeles Times reporter, now on active duty who kept "black books" on correspondents and had thoroughly antagonized most of the newsmen and their editors back home. Forrestal had received many and mounting complaints. Min got verbal orders: "1 want you to go out there and get rid of him." The trouble was that the PR, who could be personable and who played good tennis, was weU liked by Admiral Nimitz, and neither Nimitz, nor the PR, had been informed by Forrestal that Min was slated to take over public relations for the Pacific.

On this thin ice Min skated. The PR was away when Min reached Pearl at the end of September 1944; fortunately he found most of the newsmen

he knew at Pearl. The first thing Min did was to rip off the sign "Keep Out" which had been secured to the door of the PR's office. To make a long story short, the newspapermen themselves took Min off the hook. In a body, and without Min's prior knowledge, they went to Nimitz and asked that Min replace his PR. Upon returning some two weeks later the PR found himself with orders to report to Elmer Davis's Office of War Information. Min was officially installed and the Navy's story in the Pacific got told.

But, he was too successful for his own good.

Forrestal had baited his trap with a promise of a carrier after a few months. Min never collected.

When he tried, Forrestal told him, "1 can get lots of people to fight a carrier." He wanted Min to develop the PR for Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This he did, handling the newspaper, radio, photographic, magazine, and book coverage of the Navy and Marine actions that became household words.

In April, 1945 he was rewarded — but not by combat command. Forrestal ordered him back to Washington to take over from Tip Marrill as Chief of Public Relations (title later changed to Chief of Public Information) of the Navy. He was given a spot promotion to rear admiral — the first in '24, and the youngest admiral in the Navy. Min denied his combat service (what was London?), retired voluntarily at the end of 1946 and went on to numerous public relations successes, including a tour as president of Radio Free Europe, the Crusade for Freedom, the Director of the Congressional Air Policy Board, the director of President's Eisenhower's Highway Safety Campaign and ending with his first love (after the Navy) in aviation in the form of Pan American World Airways, closing out as vice president of Hofstra University. But, Hans says, "that's another story."

Response to the letter of inquiry about our 60th Reunion 132 replies out of 200 to date shows — Annapolis 73 Vi Coronado 33 '/z — the halves due to split vote. There has been some discussion, Howie Collins reports, of simultaneous Reunions at the two places and arranging for communications for a short period of time by telephone. More on the subject will come to you at later date.

A little late, but Wally Petersen's report of Homecoming is of good interest. Martha and Rollo Wilson took the Petersens and Dot Hartwig to the Annual Cocktail party and dinner prior to the night before Homecoming at Annapolis.

Fanny Petersen had not visited AnnapoUs since she saw her brother, Nathaniel Min Dial, Class of '32, who was stationed at the Academy just before he was sent to the Asiatic Station. Minter Dial was killed on a Japanese prison ship by our own planes because the ship had no markings and did not show the proper fiags to indicate it was a ship carrying prisoners of war. The ship was retuming from Formosa to Japan.

Wally says drinks were served in Dahlgren Hall and dinner for 4,000 people (graduates and guests) were served in the Mess HaU. The Hell Cats marched up and down and made so much noise you could hardly think. They kept tune, which was different from the out-of-tune '24 variety. It was a great occasion which the Petersens will never forget. Martha and RoUow drove the party safely home in a heavy rain.

After two postponements, Ruth and Jenks Longfellow, Wood Woodyard reports, arrived in late November for their visit to New Britian. Jenks wanted to have '24 in the area to the Country Club there, for lunch, but it was too far for some to reach so Woody reserved a table at Mory's, New Haven. Don Walker was in St. Croix, Ralph Baldwin had a doctor's appointment, and other 51

matters prevented Min Miller from getting up from Long Island. Hans Baldwin did come down from Roxbury, Johnny Shannon from Greenwich, Jenks from New Britian and Wood came from Hamden.

It was a smaU but lively gathering. Jenks looked fine, but was muchly bundled up because the temperature was below 85 deg F. Jenks returned to Florida on 30 November and can put his ear muffs back in mothballs. Woody received from Min Miller information that vote for 60th Reunion was 2 to 1 in favor of Annapolis. Had we waited until '84 to ballot, 2-1 would no doubt be the total vote cast!

Edna and Whitey Richards are shown dancing to their special song, celebrating Edna's birthday in late '81. Further joys of '81 were three greatgrandchildren: James Cameron Richards, Kathleen Michele Richards, and Philip Randall Erickson.

27 November, Whitey celebrated his 80th birthday with three sons as hosts, ahhough John had to send his greetings from Saudi Arabia. The June 1924 twinkle in Whitey's eyes has become a large constellation — the family grows.

"Dancing to Our Song" — Edna and Lester Richards Margaret and George Robillard recommend the Restaurant "La Belle Verriere" (The beautiful glass windows.) in Winter Park. The building is owned by McKean's. When Tiffany, the maker of Tiffany glass, died he endowed a school on Long Island to continue his work. When the endowment ran out McKean bought the place and became owner of the largest collection of Tiffany glass in the world. All the windows in the restaurant are Tiffany, so dining is in a beautiful setting with outstanding food. In Winter Park, also, at a hardware store, the clerk asked George Robillard, "Did you know 'Fred the Marine'?" They reminisced and George asked the clerk: "Did you know WUbur Brown?" ("Big Foot" of '24) "Big Foot," he responded. "One of the greatest. I first met him when I was a sergeant. AU the non-coms at Lejeune were called in to receive a few words from all the officers. It dragged on and on and finally Big Foot was announced. We were surprised when he set down an alarm clock in front of him and said, 'Check the time.' In what seemed a short time the alarm went off, so Bill shut it off and said, "If you don't remember anything else about todays gathering, you will always remember Brown harangued for only ten minutes.' " May these Classmates departed on dates shown Rest in Peace: Vosseler, A.B. — Palm Beach, Florida — 27 Nov. '81; Garvin, Joe — Berkeley, California — 28 Nov. '81 and Campbell, Bob — Honolulu, Hawaii — 1 Dec. '81.

Our condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families.

"One kind word can warm three winter months!" — Japanese Proverb 52

25 Sec'y, Capt. George F. O'Keefe USN (Ret.) 2003 Glen Dr., BeUe Haven Alexandria VA 22307 Columnist: RAdm. Schuyler Pyne USN (Ret.) 259 Providence Road, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 85 Probably the best way to start this column is to comment upon some of the rather numerous short notes on cards, etc., received during the holiday season, so taking them without regard to geography or date of receipt, here goes: Margery Pefley says she now has her own little house in Coronado, the address of which is 923 Bay Circle 92118. She had house guests when '26 had their 55th last year and attended some of the class's events with them, and late in March she will have a '27 couple with her for that class's 55th and go with them to a few of '27 activities. So she will have three 55ths in a row, ours in 1980 in Annapolis, and the others in 1981 and 1982 in Coronado.

Kay and Bruno Hammond write that they are all well after a sad and trying year in which Kay's cousin was the American businessman who was kidnapped by terrorists in Guatemala and, when found by police after a long hunt, was kUled in the shootout. These tragic happenings were reported in the press. Kay and Bruno plan to visit friends in Hawaii this Winter where Bruno has never been.

Charlie Silsbee's card was from the Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka, with its message in Braille which was translated to the national vernacular in green painter's ink.

Marge Broadley reports that she had major surgery in Massachusetts General late Fall, where she spent a whole month. She returned to her own home in Washington and she has recuperated nicely and will be in fine fettle shortly.

Minerva Ludewig and Mary MacKinnon have signed up for the Alumni cruise on the Main River next July. Sounds to us as though some bridge is going to be played!

Mary Mac, in her note, says that she is doing very nicely with the help of many relatives, friends and Classmates, that she and her daughter Judy did a Swiss tour last Summer, and that fifteen or more family members were present at the Christmas gathering at Judy's. Minerva adds that she is in fine shape.

Shane King states that he has developed a touch of angina and has to carry nitro pills with him.

Otherwise, Martha and he are pretty good.

Flo and Dave Hill did all the Hawaiian Islands as a joint Christmas present to each other. They also were greatly pleased with their trip to Ireland and Scotland in August.

From an address in Winter Park, Florida, Red Eye Coleman indicates that Kitty and he are on their annual visit South. At the Orlando Alumni meeting in December they saw Fred Warder and Peg and Dan Stubbs. Fred reported that he sees Louise Trainer about once a week, and that Louise went with a group of widows on an over-Christmas cruise. Likewise, Red Eye learned that Peggy and "Zilz" Zitzwilz made a cruise over the same period.

After a series of unfortunate accidents and some illness. Georgette Hart has given up her apartment in AnnapoUs and is living with her son John and his family at 4854 Tobacco Way, Woodbridge VA 22193. Young John was in '67 and is a flying major of Marines stationed at MC Headquarters.

Many cards were received from others whose greetings are greatly appreciated, but there was little news of a class nature in the messages.

With Cam Briggs tied up with jury duty and social engagements, he asked Bevo Bond to write a newsletter about '25ers in the area, so Bevo has submitted a tremendous contribution about "The Story of Coronado" as he caUs it. It is so very good that we are reproducing it here with only minor editing and paraphrasing: Hunter Wood stiU teaches 2 or 3 times a week in the high school, as he has for 16 years. He's a great walker; walking to church every Sunday morning with that unmistakable blaze of fine white hair over a sturdy midshipman-like stride. Dorothy also in fine shape.

Virginia Sides still lives in her lovely home on the ocean, and can watch the USS SIDES leaving or entering harbor. Last Father's Day she and her daughter's family watched SIDES enter harbor the first time. She's in fine health.

Bill McGirr is recovering nicely from his recent physical trouble. He watches TV football and soaps. A godsend for him is the cassettes that bring him books and other material, as he can't read too well. Mary is fine, with gardening and pets.

Haralson Smith still works fuU time at his insurance and investment business, while Helen is active in Republican Women's work. Recently Helen talked him into taking her out for dinner at a posh joint, with window shopping after; it was so enjoyable they intend to make a habit of it.

Jim Carrington and Dine have a home with an exquisite view of San Diego skyline across the bay.

With his binoculars Jim watches all the ships passing, and the crowds of sailboats on weekends.

Their three citrus trees keep them supplied with oranges and lemons. With the big carriers tied up at North Island only a few hundred feet away, he keeps up on Navy ship routine and noises.

Bevo Bond plays golf several times a week. Big hobby is an orchard, with specialty of grafting (non-political). Of special interest, a lemon tree with nine kinds of citrus growing on it. Let nature supply the goodies with minimum labor. Kay also is in excellent health.

George Purmont, avid fisherman, has caught 37 varieties of fish, including several longusta, and has supplied fish to 180 families. His two sons are commercial fishing consultants on a worldwide basis. He has gardenias in bloom, and teaches high school several times weekly.

Swede Larson lives on the golf course and swears that he hasn't had to buy a golf ball since 1968, but has suffered some broken windows and has found balls that went clear over the house into his patio. He plays golf thrice weekly, 'ala carte.

Vic Long and Virginia are in fine shape, but it was touch and go for a while; their only daughter got married in May, and it took four months to get ready, and eight months to recover. The IRS does not seem to like Vic, for he gets no exemption for the marriage. He has the most beautiful dichondra lawn in town; people come to gape at it. They've been nowhere at all, and love it. Kay Long is doing well in her same home in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Russ Thompson, with wife Bonnie, out here for the Winter. He's a 9-hole golfer, but he has something to crow about — his nephew won the San Diego City championship last month and ranks very high as State amateur; Russ wishes some of that stuff would rub off on him.

Bevo also reports that a non-resident, Cecil Gill, down from Mountain View (between Palo AUo and San Jose) to visit his sister, is in fine shape and is trying golf after a two-year layoff to look after Evelyn, who is now recovering nicely from Shipmate, March 1982

her stroke. Each Christmas, Cecil gives each of his descendents a $20.00 note, and his current bill is $460.00! The last we heard, they had three children and ten grandchildren, so it looks like they must have a few great-grands.

As a final note to his epistle, Bevo sends the foUowing message to the Class from his flock: "We all wish the rest of you poor inflation-ridden and get-away-from-it-all Classmates the best of heahh, from Paradise on Earth, Coronado!"

Even if we did publish a youngster-cruise snapshot of Cam Briggs in a very recent issue of this esteemed magazine, we are taking the liberty of printing Doris's and his Christmas picture here just to show how great they look now, particularly in their Santa Clause caps in front of the decorated mantle.

A right merry pair!

Another year has rolled by with Thanksgiving the high-light for Chan and Henry Ford. It was a big celebration with the whole family — including seven grandchildren, and a greatgrandchUd — joined for Thanksgiving dinner.

Only two of the grandchildren were unable to be present, Ed McGlasson, the oldest grandson, who is with the New York Giants, and Nina Werness who is in New York following her dancing career.

Thanksgiving day was Chan and Henry's 56th anniversary and within a week there were two grandson's birthdays; thus there was much to celebrate.

Chan and Henry are so grateful to have both their daughters Uving in the area. Jeanne and her family Uve in Potomac, Maryland, and Barbara and her famUy are in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Warrenton, Virginia.

The annual Christmas party for the Capital-City group was held at the O & F Club in AnnapoUs on 8 December. Thirty-nine persons were on hand, all locals of the immediate area except for Grantland and "Von" Von Kleeck, down from the Philadelphia area. It was a pleasant gettogether with a little business and some good stories.

We have good news, and bad news too, from the San Francisco area. First the good news. Jack Champlin, whose recent article in Shipmate was a topic of conversation by us in Jan.-Feb. issue, has sent in several letters about what is going on in his bailiwick. He also contributed to the class funds an honorarium check he had received for his article. We did not know that honoraria were in order, and we thank Jack in his dual contribution of news and funds. But to get on with the news: it seems that Betty and Jack are, as he says, steaming along under their own power, albeit at half speed. They occasionally venture into the big city for the opera or symphony. Betty is doing well after her heart surgery of four years ago and Jack has had a couple of cataract operations and a retinal-repair job done this past year. Up in the Napa Valley, there are no other Classmates, but they do hear by telephone from Bob Clark every now and then. Bob, who lives in Laguna Hills, way Shipmate, March 1982

to the south, keeps the Champlins posted on the Bill Standleys and the John Melgaards, all whom were neighbors in- SoCal before Betty and Jack moved north a couple of years ago. And from that nearby metropolis, Frank Timberlake contributes some mixed news also. He says Bluie and he went to Hawaii in January where he saw BA and Doc Lyons on Maui, spent a few days at the Hale Koa on Waikiki, and then did the other islands. Frank says he concurs in the sentiments about old age expressed in Bob Dunlap's poem quoted in the November issue.

The bad news from both Jack and Frank and confirmed in a note from Walt Mayer was that Ken Dawson died in his sleep in San Francisco on 15 December. Private services were held by the family on 18 December. Ken was born in England and came to the U.S.A. at age seven. While a midshipman, he took part in class athletics, and after graduation served in surface ships his whole Navy career. After retirement he worked for Kaiser and then Bechtel, both in the Bay area. Kathleen, his first wife, whom he married in 1930, died in 1967, and Betty, whom he married in 1970 and who died in 1980, were members of prominent San Francisco families. Ken and Betty attended the 50th reunion in 1975. Frank and Ken were very close friends, and the former sponsored the latter for membership in the Bohemian Club. To Ken's very numerous descendents we send our most profound condolences.

As for other news from the Golden Gate area, Frank and Walt also told us that JuUe Mayer has had a knee-joint replacement, but is doing very well now. We feel sure that quite a few of our good people have replacement parts or auxiliary equipment such as pacemakers and are weathering the storm successfully and happily.

Surprise! Surprise! Butch Parker was married to Mrs. Louise Southworth on 6 January in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Parkers had known the Southworths very well for many years, and had done a lot of cruising together. Mr. Southworth, who was with Sears Roebuck, died last year, as did Betty, so it is quite natural that Louise and Butch should seek solace in each other.

The couple sailed on the ROYAL VIKING SEA to

Los Angeles, had a week's stay at the Hotel Del Coronado, and stopped off in Las Vegas for a few days before returning to Florida where their address will be 3810 N.E. 27th Terrace, Lighthouse Point FL 33064. Our congratulations to Butch and a world of happiness to Louise.

Our Jack receives a plaque Things have been happening around AnnapoUs to bring credit to our Class and its members. First, Jack Griffin received a plaque from the Annapolis Office on Aging for his volunteer work with senior citizens. The presentation was made at a meeting of the Annapolis Chapter of the Retired Officers Association, and we show a picture of Jack with Mr. Heinz Lenz, left, president of the Chapter, and two officers of the Aging Commission. Mr.

Lenz is an associate professor of physical education at the USNA and a retired naval officer. Actually, the presentation was made by the mayor of Annapolis, who could not stay for the picture taken by the Capital photographer. Bob Gilbert, whom we have to thank for it.

In a like vein. Historic Annapolis, that highly efficient organization which is doing so much to preserve and restore the old values of that city, held in December a reception for Judge Eller in recognition of his colossal work, Chesapeake Bay in the American Revolution, at which Judge met a large group of attendees and autographed many copies of the book. And our Classmate who splashes his way to fame and victory, Woolsey Johnson, has been doing monumental work as president of the Annapolis Waterfront Association in protecting the rights of the inhabitants who have riparian property, particularly on Spa Creek, from the rapaciousness of developers whose main idea seems to be convert our city into one vast marina regardless of the consequences of over crowding and traffic. Woolsey also won a certificate for "the best all-around swimmer, male, ages 75-79, among the masters, for the year 1980-81."

John Florance, who was Woolsey's roommate at the USNA, wrote to the latter recently from his abode in Charleston, South Carolina. John relates that he appreciated getting phone calls from Classmates Cam Briggs and George O'Keefe this last year when they were in Charleston, but otherwise Ufe in retirement is quite humdrum, more like, as he says, that of a retired school teacher (which he is too). The Florances lost their older son, Cdr. John Jr., Class of '53, in a plane crash in January 1969, and their daughter-in-law lives in Virginia Beach with the four children. The younger son is married, has two young ones and lives in Denver.

He is a U. of Va. grad.

From further South we have heard from George Bains in one of the nicest and newsiest letters we have ever received. George has also heard from Louise Trainer about the bridge-playing cruise over Christmas, and from Neil Sullivan who made a December 14-day Caribbean voyage. Rebec's and George's 25-year-old grandson, and the latter's namesake who dwells in California, spent the holidays at their home. George is back in his income-tax-preparation-assistance work in which he has taught the subject and has contributed free help to patients and staff of the Naval Hospital.

Rebec.has had two cataract operations, one with a transplant, but is well on her way to returning to battery. George gets in his golf about three days a week. He also refers to the 1944 Christmas he spent in UUthi in VINCENNES with his brother Lee, whom he had inducted into the service as a seaman apprentice in 1930, and who was in 1972 a rear admiral USNR. Lee now lives in Bessemer, Alabama.

Enclosed in George's letter was a communication from Al (A.E.) Moore postmarked Alexandria, Louisiana. Specifically, Laura and Al moved from St. Louis in November to the be nearer Al's old home town of Leesville, about sixty miles to the west. Alexandria boasts of good service facilities at the A.F.B. there as well as cultural activities. Al says Laura is not too well and the move was hard on her, but she is looking up. As for himself, Al has just finished and sent to the publisher a second of two allied novels, this one spanning a million years of man's history and prehistory. He feels that it is exceptional and he hopes his publisher will take it. The Moores' new address is 2321 Greenway Drive, Alexandria LA 71301.

Another non-grad who keeps up with the Class and with whom we do the same is Doc Bradbury up in the mushroom country of S.E. Pennsylvania.

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Apparently Doc has recently made a vish to the People's RepubUc of China for he is all fuU of the wonders of such a trip, the ports and other cities, and especially the Great Wall. He comments enthusiasticaUy on the emergence of the people after so many years of dominance, particularly those years under Mao's mthless thumb.

As briefly reported in the last issue. Bill Galler>died on 15 November in Chicago. There was a memorial service for him at the Holy Name Chapel at the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, on 18 November, and interment in ArUngton with fuU mUitary honors on 20 November. Bill's brother.

Father John GaUery, a former Navy chaplain, conduaed the services which were attended by a good number of Classmates including CharUe SUsbee at Great Lakes. And thanks to the kind intercession of Jimmy James '28 with his friends in the SecNav's office, the USS GALLERY, commissioned 5 December, was brought into our Navy in honor of BiU as weU as in honor of brothers Dan '21 and Phil '28. BiU was a boxer converted to a wrestler as a midshipman. As an officer he became a naval aviator and after a distinguished career, retired to his home area of Chicago. He is weU-remembered for his outstanding work in arranging for speakers and honor guests for the weekly graduations of Navy recruits at Great Lakes and for his friendship for and close liaison with the city's leaders in politics and business.

Everybody knew BiU. As a top official in the FBI whom introduced to the leading people of the area said, "As far as I am concerned, he is Mr. Chicago." About two months before he died, BiU received a letter from RAdm. T.L. Malone Jr. USN '53, Chief of Naval Training, Memphis Naval Air Station, telling BUl that he is "a national treasure" whom the country needs and wishing him a fuU recovery. So most unfortunately, we have lost a personaUty who was a great asset to the nation, the service, and our Class. To EUsabeth, their five daughters and one son, and to his sister and surviving brother we send our deepest sympathy.

26 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg ID USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River FL 32629 Percent Members: 88 The Southern California classmates and wives had a mid-December luncheon at Marina del Rey with a total of 35 grads, wives and widows. To quote PD Stroop: "We had cocktails in Ruth and Harm Reigh's beautiful apartment, with the ladies remaining there for their luncheon and the men adjourning to the nearby California Yacht Club.

Over a period of 3 'A hours everyone had a good time. It was a long way to go, however; I having clocked about 150 miles from Betty Wells' house in Coronado to Herm's apartment — two-and-ahalf hours driving up and three-and-a-half driving back with heavy traffic abeam of Long Beach on the San Diego Freeway. Present were Alexanders, Callahans, Don CampbeUs, Crissmans, Flemings, Floyds, Linaweavers, Perrills, Pottles, Stefanacs (whose new address in 1930-202 Encinitas Rd., San Marcos CA 92069), Youngs, Al Boileau and Laura Little, Rod LoveU, PD Stroop, Marusia Asserson, Dorothy Carroll, Alice King Davis, Helen Nelson, Lorrain Oberholtzer and Betty Wells.

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Beach, and 23 July at Bettj- Wells home in Coronado, with Betty and four other widows being the hosts on that occasion."

A note from Fielder Jones explained that the reason they woiUd not be at the Reich's luncheon was that they expected to be in Spain on that date.

September and October found the McKillips on another of their ambitious trips, from Tampa back to Tampa, Florida, via London, across the EngUsh Channel, and then all by train to Hong Kong; if those of us who sit at home can visualize such a trip. Enroute, during the train trip, they had one, two, or three nights at hotels in Paris, Cologne, East Berlin, Warsaw, Moscow, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk, Ulan Bator, Datong, Peking, Xian, Suoyang, Nanking, Shanghai and Canton. From Hong Kong it was air via Bombay for fueUng, overnight in London and then back to Florida.

John's comments: "How did we Uke the trip? Let me classify it as a most interesting experience.

Realizing that we are no longer 'young bucks' or lieutenant commanders, we were happy to make it all the way without casualties. The trip was demanding, at times A BIT RUGGED. Moving your own baggage on some occasions was a 'must.'

Climatic changes were the cause of many coughs and colds, sanitary conditions in some cases were not sanitary. The four-day stint on the TransSiberian Express, Moscow to Irkutsk, produced much bridge time for those 96 hours. We had good guidance; in the USSR a young lady kept tabs on us, in China a yoimg Chinese man made a hit with us. Changes in the way of Ufe in China are very evident but the Chinese smUe certainly is engaging." (Thanks, John, for sharing that experience with so many of us whose travels aren 't much, these days: C/S.) Although this won't reach its readers untU March, it is being written on the first day of the New Year. In thinking back on the year just completed, with reference to these '26 Shipmate columns whose deadUnes suddenly appear each month, it seems appropriate to express my most grateful thanks to several of you who have helped make this scribe's task less ornery by your frequent and valuable contributions. Bunny Benjamin has been the most generous and prolific but Ben Katz, Ben Custer, Kenny Craig, Don Alexander, PD Stroop, Mort Fleming, Grayce Fravel and Marge Lyman have also been outstanding in their support and supplying of bits and pieces of news concerning Classmates. Grayce has kept me weU informed concerning aU Washington '26 luncheons, as has Benny Katz. PD has been a refreshing font of information regarding the Southem CaUfomia '26ers, assisted by Don Alexander. And Marge, bless her heart, has sent me news and clippings in such abundance that her personal postage bill is certainly eUgible as a sizeable charitable deduction, come AprU. Incidentially, I can't help but feel how proud Charlie Lyman must be as he looks down on his young Margie and her four outstanding daughters.

Marjorie, Mrs. Arthur P. MUler, Jr., of Wayne, Pennsylvania, has made her mark in so many and varied activities in Campfire girls. League of Women Voters, Oral History Program, and Red Cross that one wonders how she managed to raise and educate those four granddaughters of Charlie and Marge. Sue graduated from Ohio Wesleyan and is in the newspaper reporter business; Kathi, #2, a West Virginia University girl, is now in the banking business; Janet is a senior at West Va. U. majoring in joumaUsm and athletic administration, and Nancy is a sophomore in Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, deep into science — chemistry and math courses. What fascinating reading it would make for us old-timers could we

read what aU of our grandchUdren are already doing; not to mention our own children. In that category, our congratulations go to our Betty and Hugh Webster on the recent selection of flag rank of Hugh, Jr. He is in the first group of new Navy Commodores, the new titie by Congressional-fiat, of what used to be 'lower-half rear admirals. {Incidentally, the C/S recently received a golf score card from the Army-Navy Country Club reporting the golf match in which Hugh Webster, Jr, and Bill Smedberg, IV, were the winning partners.)

Also due for congratulations is Margaret McCaffree, whose son, Burnham Clough (Mike) McCaffree '54, is also one of the brand new flag officers in the Navy. I am sure that his Dad is looking down with great pride and that magnificent grin of his as he watches his son pin on his Commodore's star.

The Grim Reaper has struck in our class again.

On 4 October 1981 he took RAdm. Ralph Sperry Clarke, in Corpus Christi, Texas. His Mary, "Red", had died in 1974. Sperry had remarried and the Class extends deepest sympathy to his widow and his two daughters, Mary Frances and Anne Rogers.

And, on 29 November, Rod Lovell lost his Eleanor, who had been in increasingly poor health during that year. Our deep sympathy goes to Rod and to their son, Victor.

Short Splices Bad news is the fact that Bobbie Pirie had a heart attack on 1 December, 1981. The good news is that she retumed home from the hospital on the 10th and on the 17th, when Bob phoned the CS, he reported that she was convalescing nicely.

Thelma Agnew spent Christmas in Charleston with son. Captain Dwight, Jr. Charlie Moses is convalescing from a bad bout with pneumonia, which explains why he was not seen at the last two home football games in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Mary and Don Alexander had what they describe as a "fabulous trip" to Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong during the last part of 1981.

Denny Sullivan reports his new address as 3849 Murray HiU Road, La Mesa CA 92041, having moved there from Coronado.

And, finaUy, Mort Fleming reports that his film cartridge, damaged and light struck by the post office, was worked on by the film processors in HoUywood who produced a final negative that was exceUent. The C/S has received a print, approx.

13x10 inches of the entire group at the second luncheon which is remarkably clear and well focused on all in the photograph. Copies may be ordered from RAdm. M.K. Fleming, Jr., 5201 Marlborough Drive, San Diego CA 92116.

27 Sec'y Capt. Herbert F. Eckberg USN (Ret.) 1927 Pendennis Drive AnnapoUs MD 21401 Percent Members: 88 The sympathy of the Class is extended to Pierce Chilton, whose wife, Betty, died 7 December in Norfolk. Graveside services were held in ArUngton on 11 December.

The Washington-AnnapoUs members held their class luncheon on 19 November with thirty-three present: Betty and Bob Barnes, Louise Bennett, Bev Bristor, " M " and Frank Bruner, Gordon CasweU, Barbara and Parker Fairlamb, Btmny and Don Griffin, Marge Haley, Sue and Pat Henry, Marie and Eddie Herron, Bob Hinners, Tayo and Miles Hubbard, Carolyn and BiU Irvin, Ruth and Shipmate, March 1982

Joe Maher, Bert and Bob Quackenbush, Ruth and Brooke Schumm, Frances and Carl Steiner, Blinn Van Mater and guest Iliana Henderson, Isabel Walker and Betty Zahm. Marion Flynn, daughter of the McKechnies, attended as guest of her godparents, the Quackenbushes.

Of the 33 at the luncheon, 16 expect to attend the 55th, 8 are thinking of going, and the others have decided against going.

The next luncheon meeting was to be 21 January at Bethesda and the Annapolis meeting 15 May at the Officers' Club. (No March meeting).

The Los Angeles group held its October meeting at the Officers' Club in Long Beach. Present: Ed Eckelmeyer, Dutch Woelfel, Bill Kern, Harry Tallman and Joe Hamly. The ranks seem to get thinner all the time. The good news is that BiUie Knight seems to be recovering from her latest heart attack and Fred Leatherman is coming along quite well.

At the November meeting of the L.A. group, those present included Ed Eckelmeyer, Dutch Woelfel, Joe Hamly, Bill Kern, Bill Nation and Red Scoles. Clara came down with Bill Nation from Bakersfield despite the fact that she has been somewhat under the weather. We are happy to learn that Billie Knight is making progress in her recovery.

The San Diego group held its October meeting on Navy Day, 27 October, the 206th birthday of oiu Navy, at the Miramar Naval Air Station. What the group of twenty-nine lacked in volume was compensated by good spirits and enthusiasm.

President Gill Richardson was out of his cast without crutches foUowing his bout with torn Ugaments suffered in a fall on his cruise with Patsy to Nova Scotia.

Tommy Hamilton had just returned from Pittsburgh where he attended the Pittsburgh-Syracuse football game, homecoming festivities, and the reunion of the Pitt team that went to the Gator Bowl 25 years ago, when Tommy was athletic director. As an honored guest, he thoroughly enjoyed the events and was especially gratified at the achievements attained by the former students in their business and professional careers.

Alice Manville was accompanied by her house guest and friend of many years, Greta Fritschmann, widow of George Fritschmann '28.

Jessie Chamberlain's guest was her daughter, Nancy Mehanephy, who has retumed to Coronado to make her home.

Plans are continuing for next year's 55th Reunion in Coronado and we are all looking forward to welcoming the Class of '27 from "all over."

We are all sorry to hear of the passing of our Classmate, Earl B. Patterson, Captain, USN (Ret.), on 22 October 1981, at the Memorial Hospital of Mountain View, California, following a heart arrest. Earl had been a resident at the Pleasanton Convalescent Hospital of Pleasanton for a number of years, following a stroke. Services were held at the Chapel of the Air Base at Moffett field on 27 Oct. and his ashes were scattered at sea as had been the ashes of his wife who died in 1975. Survivors include his daughter Judith Somers, sons Jere and Robert, and ten grandchildren.

Attendance at the November 24 luncheon meeting of the San Diego group at the Admiral Kidd Club was Umited to twenty-eight, due to other commitments and iUness. Sally and Dutch Deuterman were stiU in a glow from their trip east, George Knepfer was feeling fine after a minor operation, Zondo Zondorak gets around well with the aid of a cane. Maybelle Dawson was reported in Coronado Hospital and Muriel Anders was receiving therapy for her broken arm.

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In a nautical setting of boats and waterways at Coronado Cays, Classmates navigated to the Richardsons for luncheon and the A-N game. Present were Dale and Tommy Flynn, Thelma Weigle, Theresa and Zondo Zondorak, Erika and Meade Kitchen, Madeline and Harry Hummer, Bobby and Clarence Coffin, Bobbie McCann, Mary Jane and Jimmy Hogg. Tommy Flynn announced that the annual meeting of the "River Rats" would take place on June 1, 1982, in Portland, Oregon.

The final packages for the 55th have been mailed, according to Gill Richardson, and prompt return for reservations is requested.

For the next meeting, December 29 at the Admiral Kidd Club, Patsy Richardson had suggested that we bring our worst, funniest, least valuable, terrible lemons. We shaU see what happens.

The sympathy of the Class goes to the family of Glenn Legwen, who died on 12 December and was buried in Atlanta. We also send our sympathy to the family of Gene and Loring Shook. Loring died suddenly on 23 December of a heart attack; Gene, his wife died three days later in the Anne Arundel General Hospital. Both had been ill for some time. They were buried in Davidsonville, Maryland.

The foUowing social item was received from Jack Flynn, '30, "Marshall Smith and his charming bride Beverly hosted a delightful Army-Navy Game party in their beautiful apartment in San Francisco. Beverly, in addition to being a most delightful hostess, is also a wonderful cook as was evidenced by the large table overlooking the patio, being covered with all kinds of deUcious foods which aU hands enjoyed to the utmost. Joining in on all the songs and cheers were Peggy and Harry Johnston '26, Rosie Boyd '27, Mary and Claren Duke '27, Helen and Jim McKinstry '27, Helene and Jack Flynn '30. The songs and cheers were led by Marshall and Jack (an old Glee Clubber).

It was amazing and heart-warming to see how much steam could still be generated in the old boilers! All hands being high betters, a pool was formed and won by the Dukes. Although aU hands tried their best in spirit they could not break the tie."

Otie Gregg writes from Norfolk that the group carries on despite various infirmities. Kay Bergin is busy with Navy League affairs, and Dorothy and Wendell Ricketts keep doing their best despite eye and heart problems. Cary Brown returned from Baltimore where she had a hip operation. EmmyLou and Bill Burch don't go out much because BiU doesn't feel up to it. Mac McCune is also restricted because of eye trouble.

Bob Rice writes from Florida that the Summers seem to be getting longer and hotter. He and Eunice are thinking of Vinson HaU. The Martin Stones and Betty Piper are also residents of Winter Park.

Some material for the column will have to wait until the next issue due to space limitation.

28 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Arnold MD 21012 Florida Corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 121 N. Phelps Ave., Winter Park FL 32789 West Coast Corr., RAdm. W. A. Cockell USN (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego CA 92106 N. Eastern Corr., Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle NH 03854 Percent Members: 91 Luke White writes from Titusville, Florida: "We're sure sorry that we missed being with the Nutmeggers last September, but just couldn't make it. I'm out of the woods now and hope I can stay out!

"Militaria (which makes gold bulUon blazer badges, address: 14691 Alder Lane, Tustin CA 92680) had an ad in September Shipmate for embroidered class crests at $17 each. I inquired of them if '28 crests were available. They said 'no,' for they had no copy to work from, but if I'd send them a copy they'd put it into their inventory. 1 did and they did — so now a '28 crest can be had as a hand-embroidered blazer badge should any Classmate be interested."

As part of a larger party, the BLC had a quorum at the Alumni House in AnnapoUs shortly before Christmas. The main item of discussion — independent of the choice of food and drink — was Johnny Urquhart taking over the job of Class treasurer, due to Zeke Peden being iU. In attendance were: Elsie and Bob Archer, Ginny and Jimmy James, Margaret and Hebee Jones, Blair and Al Momm, Helen and Harry Sears, Mary Tyler and Johnny Urquhart, and John Zabilsky.

Limey Cockell reports at Christmas time that all is quiet on the Western Front. He received a snapshot from Cedric Hornby who said: "In November Helen and Frank Croft went with us for a one-night stay in Ensenada, Baja California, and the snap was taken in the famous (infamous?) Hussongs Cantina."

Cedric Hornby, Helen and Frank Croft at the Hussongs Cantina, Ensenada, Baja California

11 March 1845 George Bancroft took office, 18th Secretary of the Navy

Lee and Al Walden, from Newport Beach, CaUfornia, told of preparations for Christmas with son David, and daughter Diane's family. In November, Lee and Al had an interesting trip to the Redwoods and into the wine country for a stay at the Silverado Country Club. Ski Burzynski continues his work enlarging and modernizing his New Castle, New Hampshire home. He "tore up a 12' by 12' square to make room for an eU with an interesting wooden circular stairway with 3 classic windows saved from junk shops for years by CSB," reports CaroUne. 55

Other greetings from the BLC — Ben and John Kent: "Time passes so quickly . . . the HUton has our deposit, and with help from the Man Upstairs, we wiU be in Annapolis October '83." Kay (Mrs. John) Quinn: "Hope we wiU all make it to the 55th — Sounds a long way off!" Ginny and Al Fay: "We had a great Summer in the mountains, and the early signs here in Florida are that we'U have a nice Winter too!" Christj- and Tommy Donovan: "Oiu first real snow of the season — it's beautiful looking at it — puts us into a Christmas mood.

We leave for Coronado in mid-January for two months. AU's weU with us." Georgina and George King: "Have again departed from our Simsburj', Connecticut home to spend a few months in the Coronado area in the early pan of '82." Jerry Gerin; "Took pan of the Gerin famUy to the Xmas gala given by The Retired Officers Association in Patton HaU, Ft. Myer. There were many uniforms present; I couldn't get into any of mine with a shoe horn!"

Ski Burzynski, who sent the accompanying picture, reports that the Army-Navy game was interesting and exciting; that Army was determined to win the game — and almost did! He added: "Overall attendance dwindled; I counted 50,432 cash customers." In the scene shown, we have Ski, Georgina and George King, Beny Berry and Ed Dexter — all of BLC. Blair and your C/S, in their early '82 venture to Florida, stopped in at Winter Park to see how Betty and Swede Norgaard were getting along.

After the Norgaards' trip nonh to attend the '81 Homecoming, Swede incurred a collapsed lung.

But the doctors took care of it, and Swede is slowly recovering at his home in Winter Park.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church VA 22041 Corr. Secretaries: So. Cal., Cdr. Bill Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bay\iew Hts. Dr. San Diego CA 92105 No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 25 Teal Rd., Belevedere CA 94920 Florida, RAdm. Daniel Carison USN (Ret.) Doral MobUe Homes, ViUa No. 17 Clearwater FL 33515 Percent Members: 86 Reactivated! Our Peninsula Correspondent awakes! Dick Ballinger wires in: "Not dead; just sleeping! Cy and Margo Johnson journeyed from San Fran to Vero Beach to spend Christmas with Margo's brother. Sparky Woodruff '30 and his wife Hazel at the WoodrnfFs new winter quaners.

Mouse Martin has recovered from his fourth (count 'em) interior excavation. He promises that a fifth wiU not be necessary'. Last March I reponed Fran Welch's kitchen accident. A severed artery with blood hitting the ceiling! However, with Red on the spot, and the fast action of local paramedics, the situation was under control in a hurry. Recovery is now complete. Mary and Ben Coe have announced their final move. December 1 they wiU be at The Sequoias, Box 5027, 501 Portola Road, Ponola Valley CA 94025. Ben says he is now going to sit back in his armchair and put his feet on the table. He wiU be aroused only to pass the plate at church services." Secty comment: We'll bet Ben still is correlating attendance with sermons. He is the national authority since his and Mary's book.

WB&A dope. The annual pre-Christmas Co-ed lunch came off salubriously and convivally at the Annapolis Yacht Club in mid-December. The scene, overlooking the crowded yacht harbor and the bayside corner of the Academy (where it was The BLC at the 1981 Army-Navy Game: Ski Burzynski, easiest to climb the wall) was scintillating on a Georgina and George King, Betty Berry, Ed Dexter bright snowy day. Light cocktails and toasts were in some contrast to the gatherings of years ago.

Eighteen were present, and if your secty can find his napkin we will give you the Ust of names.

An earshot from Moaning Maggie in Newport.

Lillian and John Zimmerman write: "From prePearl Harbor 1941 to the Space Shuttle of 1981, we have been sending you the old and ever new message: A Blessed and Joyous Christmas. This annual letter has been posted from Quonset RI; Philadelphia, Tiffin, Ohio (whUe JDZ was in the Pacific), Portsmouth and Norfolk, London, Newport, Annapolis, Washington, Jemsalem (ten years), London again, New York, and since 1972 from Newport. We have been in one house for nine years and are not restless to move. How many Jerry Gerin remarks about '28 Class data that he found in the "Annual Register of the USNA, October 1, 1927," showing the Merit RoU of the Present First Class: the Class of '28, with 190 members as of June 1927. Jerry goes on to say: "This register has some interesting statistics. For example, 1 was astonished to learn that only 39 of us entered on that June 16th. (Duke Merson and I entered about the same minute! My roommate, Charlie Broadbent — a great person! — and I, of course, entered on the same day. I was not aware when 1 saw the Class of 1985 coming in, a number each day, I thought it was because of the large total: 1325 entrants. 1 was not aware that we had entered over a long period of time — July to September '24 — thinking that we had all come in when I did: 16 June '24, but not so! Of the 143 non-graduates of our Class, a total of 17 were dropped somehow or other in our First Class year!"

Nic Nash writes he found out about a doctor in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a low-vision speciaUst who does wonders with people with poor vision.

Nic, who can hardly see, visited the doctor who tested Nic and seemed quite pleased with the results. Let Nic teU it: "He rigged me up and had me read from a chan, one word at a time . . . Uke a child just learning to read — that was just how I felt. The doctor said I would have to learn to read aU over again, but that I would improve with practice. It is supposed to take about three weeks to get my glasses from New York. My test was 123/81. Hope you can read this; 1 cannot see what I write." Good luck on this endeavor, Nic. Ann (Mrs. Bill) Brennan wrote to Mac Leary: "Thank you for the invitation to the (55th) Class reunion; I wiU be unable to attend. Please conect my address to: Mrs. Wm. C. Brennan, PO Box 354, Garberville CA 95440."

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Sec'y gets helpful criticism from Osborn.

Stephan awaiting turn friends we have made through all these years of Navy and Church assignments!" We remember that when John left us at graduation to take holy orders we thought it was a final parting. A few years later he was aboard ship with us in the Pacific, and a few more years he was indeed Holy Joe at the Academy Chapel. A few years more and he was comforting refugees as the sheUs passed through his church in Jerusalem. There must be some moral in this for present midshipmen who might be contemplating the quiet of holy orders.

Joey Ray's Christmas card features three beautiful women, his progeny. Says he: "I am stiU enjoying the solar heated pool, although now I must wear an overcoat to and from. I acquired a ten-year-old Irish setter in September who is a treasure. He is old, grey, and arthritic Uke me, loves me, and is better behaved than me. Dottie Flatiey, Adm. Nicholson '19, and I hosted the local AN Game party for the Pr>-ors, Norgaards '28, Raus '25, Betty Piper '27, Jac Flatiey and friend.

The Kohrs were away at the PhUly game. I plaimed to be in Coronado in February."

A card from Natalie and Dan Carlson features the Class of 29's first great-grandchild, Cristina, in Germany. Item: as we write this column in January, the radio is providing a musical memorial service for Hoagy Carmichael. The best record of our graduation year was "Stardust." Too late for Roy Benson's NA Ten, but not for many '29 romances.

The invitation to Jerrj- O'Donnell's wedding arrived too late to the Executive Committee to attend. But we now know Mrs. O'Donnell's former name, Mrs. Edwin Hugh John Cams. But we don't know what Jerry calls her. Al Strahom supplies, "I ran into Jerry and bride in the Fort Ord commissary and if you ever saw a radiant lady, the lady was it. — I'm in a state of orgaiuzed confusion in final countdown before departure for Taiwan. Joann packed two suitcases for me before she left, but U's mostiy stuff for famUy and friends, steam iron, coffee, etc. Two phone calls this week have added ice trays, hsmd lotion, and her old fishing jacket, so there's no knowing what room I'll have for my stuff. Skivvies and tooth brush I guess."

In December many of the WB&A gang attended the long deferred final rites for Bob McLaughlin.

The Columbarium, an extension to the Arlington National Cemetery, was the only completed last year, and a place had been reserved for Bob's ashes. Ellen came down from Maine. Many of Bob's colleagues were there from the former Washington administration which Bob headed. In those days, when Bob would attend class lunches at the downtown AN Club, someone would usuaUy rise and announce, "Heah come de judge!"

In the '26 column was a note that Buck Brandley held his own in a Hawaii golf tournament.

It's a long time since Christmas when this column appears, and a long time until next. The Shipmate, March 1982

weeks before the last one produced a bouquet of good wishes for our Class from our chicks. Among those who sent greetings and thanks for Shipmate were Kathryn Van Voohis, Tyger Wotton, Francis Canty, EUzabeth Willems, Catherine Watson, and Doris Collins. There were others, we apologize, whose cards got iki banaed on the mantel. This year the Naval Academy cards which we sent them usually contained a sentimental line for the departed shipmate. We found that the smaU group addressing them this year was surprisingly limited in acquaintance. The separate lives we led in four battalions and the dispersion in ships and service branches were frustrating.

One chick came through Washington just before Christmas and visited Vinson HaU in a professional capacity. She was Connie Cone, the founder of several senior citizen retirement residences in California, and now initiating others. She was a delegate to the President's Conference on Aging.

Thence she went to Satellite Beach, Florida, for Christmas with her daughter's family.

The annual Class Greetings to our far-flung chicks brings each year the reaUzation of more lost addresses in the form of returned envelopes. We've lost Liz D'Avi, Mary Andrews, Eleanor Fox and Alma Brown. Item: We at last have heard from Lucy Waterhouse. She says she is still rattling aroimd in the old house, but fortunately has a lovely coUege student boarding with her. She still has the big weaving studio and does some remarkable patterning, but no Jake to try on.

Jean Duborg has gone back to school, Chinese and French. Brush painting in Chinese (following Helen Frank) and conversational French. Let's hope Jean doesn't commit t\ie faux pas of a '29er who asked Professor LaJoie for the derivation and true meaning of conversational "Je m'enfiche!"

Relayed word from Howdy Bemet gives detaUs and photos of the instaUation of the memorial to Van Voorhis in the Congressional Medal of Honor grove, which Howdy brought about. Word from Oscar Heinlein '32, Bob's cousin, indicates that the Las Vegas Sun is continuing its campaign to get state recognition for Van. More next issue.

P.S. For Christmas this year, your secty marketed and cooked aU meals for menage of fourteen progeny for eight days. Our cookbook, "Sex in the Kitchen," wiU tell you how to do it.

Towser also reports that he visited Helene and George Seay on 29 November. They have a beautiful condo apartment at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key. "With them were Helen's twin sister Eileen, and her husband. Buck Buckholz. Had about an hour-and-a-half visit swapping sea stories and it was just great to catch up on what has been going on in the Seay family.

They are both slim and trim and in excellent heahh." Thus endeth Towser's epistle.

Received an appreciative note from Bobette Gugliotta, for whom 1 ran a short item several months ago asking about the present whereabouts of a Rachael Coe. Seems Rachael actually lives right in Bobette's back yard, Santa Barbara, and they have now been in touch, and that problem is solved.

Just the thing for graduation!

Your secretary has decided to try out a new sport model of a 1931 Mercedes-Benz (Deusenberg sports model) — Some car eh!!

Washington Area Class of 1930 held a luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 18 November 1981. Attending: Bob CraighiU, MuUie Foster, Jim Howard, Andy Jackson, Herb Marable, Towser Miller, Chief Masterson, Bill Nelson, Gene Sands, Bill Snead, Don WeUer, Glen Williams. Your secretary would like to pass on to you information concerning certain Memorial Honor Scholars.

See picture — looks like there is a screw loose!!

30 Con. Sec'y, Capt. Herbert H. Marable USN (Ret.) 100 Askewton Rd., Round Bay Severna Park MD 21146 Percent Members: 88 Recently received from Towser Miller — "Visited Lucille and 'Beermug' Steiner on Thanksgiving day in Sarasota, Florida. They have a delightful home at 3522 Jaffa Road. We had about an hour-and-a-half of talk, he trying to bring me up on their affairs, and I trying to bring them up to date on how things are going in Washington.

It was touch and go as to which one could get a word in edgewise. However, I can report that 'Beermug' is in good shape for the shape that he is in. After five heart attacks, retired in 1957 on 100% disabiUty, VA disabUity (hearing) of 100%, and he is still doing well. Lucille had a serious attack not too long ago. Fell downstairs, but she has recovered and is in relatively good health. They send their best wishes to all hands and ask that anyone coming by their way to please call."

Shipmate, March 1982

The Brigadier General Russell "Whitey" Loyd Class of 1930 Memorial Honor Scholar, scholarship created by his widow, Mrs. Gay B. Loyd, is Ricky L. WilUamson. Ricky is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Williamson of Jacksonville, Florida. Graduated from Ed White High School of that city, standing 56 of 650 students. Lettered in football (4), being All City quarterback; basketball (4); basebaU (2). Member of Student Council, Church Council, and Key Club. Attended Marine Military Academy, excelling in athletics and impressed by all his diligent effort and desire for the Naval Academy.

The David A. Stretch Class of 1930 Memorial Honor Scholar, scholarship created by Texas Industries, Inc., is David P. Elmer. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David P. Elmer of East Aurora, New York. He graduated from East Aurora High School, standing 73 out of 250 students. Lettered in football and swimming and was a peer counselor and active in church work. Attended the Kiski School where he did well scholastically and made a marked improvement in his board scores.

The Class of 1930 Honor Scholar, scholarship created by the class, is Michael W. Mudd. Mike is the son of a USNA graduate who was killed on a training flight in Korea, and Mrs. Rosemary Mudd of Satellite Beach, Florida. After high school, he attended Brevard Community College.

Lettered in swimming and track and was editor of yearbook and was interested in drama, nominated for best actor for a play. Attended Marine Military Academy and by his outstanding performance was considered one of the top cadets in the postgraduate group.

A very deUghtful Christmas party was held by the Washington Area Group in the Patio Room of the Bethesda Officers' Club on 16 December 1981. Attending: St. Clair and Bob Craighill, Barbara and Mullie Foster, Cici and Jim Howard, Bertha and Andy Jackson, Louise and Jack Jones, Charlotte and Chief Masterson, Towser MiUer and guest, Dottie and Bob Moore, Lil and BUl Nelson, Madeleine and Art Owen, Gene Sands and guest, Patty and Bill Snead, Fran and Don WeUer, Vera and Glen WiUiams, Martha Beans, Peg Hanson, Peg Ailes, Margaret Brooks, Helen Dorner and Kay Simons. And a great time was had by all!!!

It might be interesting to see who can identify who is in this photo of INDIANAPOLIS as she was 'crossing the Une' in 1939. Apparently there are Scarret Adams, Bob Jennings, and Lou Bryant ('32). Who else?

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The Rear Admiral Joseph C. (Jumpin' Joe) Clifton Memorial Honor Scholar, scholarship created by his many friends and admirers, is Robert A. Goodman. Robert is the son of Mrs. Gladys Goodman of Warren, Ohio. Graduated from Harding High School of that city, standing 75 out of 385 students. Was an outstanding football player and also lettered in wrestling and track, member of Student CouncU and FeUowship of Christian Athletes.

Attended Kiski School where he worked hard, standing 24 out of 90 PG students, taking calculus, computer programming, chemistry-honors, physics and English.

INDIANAPOLIS crossing the line

The South West Area Group Class of 1930 got together to watch the broadcast of the Army-Navy game. Present: Bunny Ashford, Bunny Bowen, Else and Fred Bradman, Soupy Campbell, Mary and Moon Chappie, Evelynne and Willie Coates, Nova and Mush Dornin, Betty and Johnny Kinert, Kitty and Chick Lawver with guests Pat Ashworth, Capt. Bob Hoffman and Mrs. Hoffman, Gwen 57

and Jack Lee, Fred Lucas, Stuie and Jack Moreno, Margaret and Rowland McKnight, Dixie Miller, Marion and Dick Nixon, Trudy and Ed Price and guest Kay Scanlon, Elena Ruddy, Betty and BiU Sanders, Marie and Bill Short, Dorothy and Lee Boyle.

There apparently were no pictures available.

It is with regret that we close this month's news with word on the death of RAdm. Charles H. Andrews in Pomerado Hospital of Poway, California, on 7 December 1981. Our sincerest sympathy is expressed to his wife, Eleanor, and the family, including sons Charies Jr. '57 and Michael '62.

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Tuesday, 8 December 1981, saw 50 Classmates and wives of the Washington-Annapolis Group together for luncheon at Fort McNair Club — preceded of course by the traditional "Attitude Adjustment" period (when we were younger it was called the Happy Hour.) Cesca and Dick Steere did a wonderful job with the table decorations, and one of Charley Braught's needlework productions was presented to each of the two newlywed couples — Eileen and Sam Taxis, and Dot and Jack Parham. Those attending were: The Bouves, Days, ElUses, Gaasterlands, Gardiners, Greenes, Hoppers, Hunters, Merkles, Metsgers, Miners, Parhams, Peckhams, Ramages, Richardsons, Steeres, Stewarts, Taxises, Thorntons, Torgersons, Websters, and Wiesemans; also Bill Braun, Estelle Needham, Patti Owens, Al Sharp, Bib Theobald, and Margaret Werts.

In the Class of 1931 report in November Shipmate we credited Jock WUson with the most great58

grandchildren (five) . . . but it develops that Bud Barr has seven, so he claims first place. Of course the race is still only in the first lap, so if you are, or know of, a front-runner, let's have a report of it.

Alcorn Beckmann writes that he is struggling with gout, arthritis and high blood pressure, causing some sUght loss of mobility . . . but he is working on his Newsletter and hopes to have it out soon.

Not so long after he and Pauline returned home from our 50th Reunion, Andy Young had a pacemaker implanted, and reports that it keeps his heart ticking away steadily . . . he's sort of a walking chronometer . . . his only restriction being that he keep a respectful distance away from microwave ovens. Andy is still fully active, both as a volunteer in the Stamford (CT) School System and as a speaker before various local civic groups . . . a recent address by him to the Senior Men's Association was titled "Pacific Cruising, 1941-1945" . . . keep up the good work, Andy!

Bob Heilig and Mildred Garcia, the widow of RAdm. E.E. Garcia USN (Ret.) (USNA '27) were married in the United Methodist Church, Palm Harbor, Florida, on 3 January 1981. The newlyweds plan to divide their time between La Jolla, California and Ozona, Florida, (where their address is 12 Bayou Lane (P.O. Box 397), Ozona FL 33560; tel. 813/784-3269. We aU join in best wishes for happiness to Mildred and Bob. The 1981 Register of Alumni indicates that Max Firth and Mark Caldwell are deceased . . . it is a real pleasure to say that the "reports are a trifle exaggerated" . . . a phone caU to Mark brought a vigorous denial by him!

You may have noticed an advertisement in a recent issue of Shipmate by a firm called 'Militaria' offering class crest blazer patches. Peyt Callaway lives near them and has checked on the firm — he ordered one of the patches for himself and another one has been ordered for examination by the Washington Group . . . if enough Classmates want them we can get a substantial discount in a quantity order ($8.50 ea. in lots of 100, vs. $17 each individually).

George Gundlfinger writes (in part): "I am enjoying disgustingly good health and am extremely happy in my retirement from good old Standard Oil Company of California . . . would you believe 10 years! As you probably know we live in the heart of the original CaUfornia wine country; perhaps it's aU that good wine that fuels the old frame. We do find time to take off each Fall and see how various European countries live, compared to our ways. The enclosed two photos attest to the fact that I am of good old German stock. We visited 2 of the 3 Gundelfingens in Germany, but could not find any trace of my 'Roots', so that will mean another trip next year to checkout the last town. Perhaps you may notice a built-in misspelling in the way I have always spelled my name.

Over there the people did teU me that a person who Mil der Gundelfingen

comes from Gundelfingen is a Gundelfinger.

Elementary, my dear Classmates!"

Patti Owens is spending part of the winter in Georgetown (DC) and then returns to Tryon, North Carolina, to continue the restoration work on her farm house, "La Maison."

Virginia and Johnny Webster will be in Florida till about 11 March; their address there is Villa 1125, 2400 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce FL 33450; tel. 305/466-3185.

Last Call In sorrow, we must report the death of two Classmates and two wives: Nat Warman's wife Anna died late in 1980, but we have no further details and are unable to contact Nat. Information of his whereabouts would be appreciated, particularly by Patti Owens (Anna was Seymour's sister).

Mike Wood's wife Mayo died in Virginia Beach on 20 November 1981; Mike and daughter Ashley will continue to live in their Virginia Beach home.

George K. Williams died in Durham, North Carolina, on 28 November 1981; memorial services were held there, with inurnment in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery. Merle plans to stay on in their Durham home.

Lowell W. Williams died at NNMC Bethesda on 22 December 1981; memorial services were held in Fort Myer Chapel, with inurnment in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery.

Don't forget about our Fifty-Fifth Reunion . . . get your ideas on it in to Johnny Webster so that he can begin the planning process . . . and let's as usual give our very best support to the 1982 Alumni Association Fund Drive!

32 Sec'y, Capt. Terrell A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 85 Here and There With '32 It is a real pleasure to report good news. On Saturday, 14 November 1981, Margaret and Van Van Evera had the pleasure of giving away their daughter Laura in a beautiful wedding at the U.S. Naval Chapel at the United States Naval Security Station, Washington (DC). The groom was Douglas Shimmons, a distinguished and very selfpossessed young Scot who works at the World Bank. The preliminaries were going along fine with gorgeous organ music filUng the air when, just as the usual "Here Comes The Bride" was expected, a big, burly Scotchman, dressed to the teeth in kilts, came down the aisle playing the bagpipes closely followed by the prospective bride and groom.

There is absolutely no sound in the world like bagpipe music; it is stirring, it is martial, it is overwhelming, and it got these services off to a rousing start. When the actual wedding services were over, the one-man Scottish orchestra again struck up the bagpipes and led them out of the church.

One can't say it wasn't just a bit different.

In the September issue of Shipmate your C/S made a mild remark about Ed Konrad being unable to join a threesome of Salem Van Every and Dick Matter plus the writer for a foursome because Ed had "stepped in a gopher hole." Anne informs me that what actually happened was not quite so simple. In early January Ed had major surgery on his leg — a plate with six pins and a setting of a broken ankle. On the 13th of July, Ed had open heart surgery but is now doing fantastically well and beginning to play golf. For you Shipmate, March 1982

JOHN A. MOORE (DDG-19) after commissioning

At the commissioning: (r. to I.) Virginia Moore, Shawla Swearengen, daughter, and Laurel Swearengen, granddaughter

characters who want to take his money, now is the time to play him before he gets his handicap back to normal. Ed is a good example of the fact that you can't keep a good man down.

Don Thomas wrote in a very vivid account of the commissioning of USS JOHN A. MOORE

(FFG-19) on 14 November 1981 at the Naval Station, Long Beach. The only '32ers present were D.I. Thomas and J.A. Thomas but Johnny's widow, Virginia, daughter Shawla Swearengen and granddaughter Laurel Swearengen were there from Memphis as was Johnny's step-brother, G.C. Jones.

It was a very impressive ceremony with all the guests seated on the pier to which the ship was moored. After RAdm. Paul Gilchrist (COMNAVBASE, San Diego) read the commissioning order, the skipper, Cdr. Alan Swinger, had the colors raised and the watch set as per usual. Then he ordered the Bos'n to "Pipe your mates aboard" . . . whereupon each division double-timed up the brow, just like manning the stands an Army-Navy game. With the crew "manning the raU," the Commanding Officer then ordered . . . "Bring the ship to Ufe." Then all hell broke loose. The general alarm, whistle and siren sounded, puffs of smoke rose from the main gas turbines and auxiliary diesels exhaust stacks, the radars started turning and the gun and missile batterie trained and elevated wildly. Then, "Break the Battle Flag" was ordered and a huge Old Glory flew at the main.

Finally a swarm of blue and gold gas balloons floated skyward as the Goodyear blimp cruised past.

The guests were then invited aboard and shown everything . . . the CIC, main engine control station, the bridge and the works. Don commented that he was impressed and that she is a marvel of computer science. Everything is automated — even the bridge controls of the main engines.

The ships motto of "Never Give In" is most appropriate for a frigate named after that gallant, fighting Classmate we knew so well, Johnny Moore.

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Many years ago, on what we thought was a top notch lacrosse team, your C/S played mid-field while a sharp aggressive young Classmate, Nathaniel Minter Dial, played center. Later in 1939 Minter served as one of the ushers at the Secretary's wedding in Larchmont, New York.

Within five years, three of the wedding party, Minter Dial, Max Silverstein and Ward Bronson '31 were gone, victims of the early fighting in WWII, but now, in an effort to gain info for the "50-Year After" book, one is finding some strange things about the family of an old friend and Classmate.

Minter was killed on December 14, 1944, while a prisoner of war aboard a Japanese transport in Takoa, Formosa, when they were bombed by American planes. His lovely wife Lisa remarried in 1946 to Kenneth W. Hinks of New York who proved to be an outstanding step-father for the two children, Victor, then age 6 and Lisa, age 4.

Lisa senior died many years ago but Mr. Hinks, StiU alive and in his eighties, is in a retirement home in Cockeysville, Maryland, but still quite alert and active. Victor went on to graduate from Yale, Class of '59, and Lisa graduated from Miss Porter's School in Connecticut. Now, Minter Dial's sister, Fanny is married to RAdm. Wally Peterson '24 and Uves just down River Road from your C/S in Bethesda; Lisa is now Mrs. George H. Zeiner and Uves in Chevy Chase with her two children, Nathaniel and Christopher; and the son, Victor, lives in Paris and is vice president in charge of world-wide sales for Peugeot Automobile Company. His son, Nathaniel Minter Dial, is attending Groton school in England and has just applied for early admission to Princeton. Hence, exactly 50-years after our graduation, a grandson of the same identical name as Minter will be entering a wonderful Ivy League school up in New Jersey.

His daughter, Lisa lives with her mother in the states.

The Washington-Annapolis Chapter Class luncheon on December 10th was a classic gathering of seventeen hardy souls and marked the last time we will see several of those present for a few months, inasmuch as January sees a few of the less adventurous leave the freezing environs of Maryland/Northern Virginia and head for the warmer area of Florida. Many of them could hardly wait.

Francis Foley had to cancel out of this luncheon because of the arrival of his daughter, but there was still a strong AnnapoUs contingent present.

Attending were: Ralph Johnson, Count Ruckner, Leon Kintberger, Howard Prince, Jim CoUett, Jack Bandy, Van Van Evera, Al Parker, Andy Nisewaner, Barry Atkins, Lloyd Mustin, Bob Leonard, Jack Lamade, BiU Stuart, Mel Young and Ski Sosnoski. Ski, just back from another trip to Europe, was a most welcome addition.

No great feats of statesmanship were accomplished but a decision was made to stock a hundred plus of the superb Class of '32 crests which can be pinned on your coat with the greatest of ease. These crests, which were spearheaded by the iniative and drive of Jim Humrichouse down in Houston, Texas, are made by MILITARIA of Tustin, California, and should lend a bit of Class to the reunion.

Inasmuch as questions are stiU coming in regarding the 50th Reunion, it will be held Homecoming Weekend of 1982, which wiU be October 22-23-24, 1982, but early arrivals will check in Thursday, October 21st, and there will be an informal get-together for the early arrivals at the Holiday Inn that evening.

The Committee has reserved a tremendous number of rooms at the HoUday Inn in AnnapoUs

Whitey Toft, Barney Smith, Ruf Soule, Jake Lark, Johnny Lunger — Cadiz, Spain — Summer 1931 which is really in the suburb Parole or the first turn-off to Annapolis as one approaches that city from Washington (DC). No reservations are necessary or desired until Howard Prince sends out the final letter on the Reunion in the Spring. Address any questions to Howard Prince , #1 Stewart Ave., Annapolis MD 21401. The Committee is making all the arrangements for those attending except for two . . . you must purchase your own tickets in advance for the football game and for the huge Homecoming cocktail bash in Dahlgren Hall on Friday evening. For those who might have not attended one of these affairs, this cocktail party is followed by dinner in the midshipmen's messhall, now the Ernest J. King HaU, for All Hands.

It is with a profound sense of regret that we report the loss of a charming number of the distaff side of the Class. Frances Counihan, who with our effervescent Jack, oscillated between their two homes in Tangier, Morocco, and Dallas, Texas, died suddenly of cancer in Dallas on December 6th.

A courageous, sparkling Navy wife and mother, Frances was admired by everyone who knew her.

Her wit, graciousness and charm wiU be missed by her host of friends on both sides of the Atlantic but particularly by her two daughters and Jack.

Quiet, devout family services were held at the graveside in Arlington on December 11th which was followed by a stirring Memorial service to Frances in the old Fort Myer chapel with old friends, family and a gathering of Classmates present. As a marvelous tribute. Jack's old boss in OP-23 from long years ago. Admiral Arleigh Burke and his lovely wife Bobby, attended the services.

Jack returned to Dallas the next day with the one daughter who lives in that city and expected to return to Tangier sometime in January. He said that everything is now up in the air but at some time in the near future he wiU make up his mind as to whether he should dispose of the Tangier property and reside in Texas. His Texas home incidentally is: 9617 Broken Bow, DaUas TX 75238.

The sincere condolences of the Class go out to Jack and the two daughters, Anita and Sheila, on the loss of their courageous, lovely mother.

A nice little note was received from our Cajun, Sam Labouisse, down in Pass Christian, Mississippi. After "retiring" for the fourth or fifth time, Sam and Nell spent many years cruising the Caribbean and the South Atlantic in their 35-foot sloop DAWN. He took short forays into other engineering jobs, but they have been breeding and training miniature Schnauzers for the show ring constantly since he retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Sam commented that the only Classmate he has seen in the past year is Bobby Fulton. He and Bobby meet at various dog trials in the South. He beUeves that Bobby can see better with one eye than most of us can see with two. (This was in reference to Bobby's unfortunate loss of one eye this past year.)

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You can make a correction in your '32 Class Directory. Mrs. Joan Cobb, widow of our fine Classmate LCol. Clarence O. Cobb, has moved and is now at: 4098 Valeta St., San Diego CA 92106. Telephone is: 714/225-8590. Keep in touch.

Don Thomas writes in that the 8 December San Diego Class luncheon was well attended with Don Thomas, Dick Blair, Mark Dennett, Al Cope, Jack Andrew, BiU Ovrom, Oscar Parker, Bill Short, Bud Willard and Bob Walker all present. Don commented that that is about 50 percent of the survivors in the area.

In a newspaper article from the San Diego Union of 18 December 1981 there is a comment on the sports page which I wiU quote in part, "Trainer Hirsch moved into the big time of racing at Hollywood Park last month. Art said, . . . 1 have two Kentucky Derby prospects. One is 'Prince Kahallid' . . . The other is 'Irish Guy,' owned by four San Diegans: Barnes, Ted Millan, a retired Rear Admiral, Frank Parker (our Oscar), and Dr. Matt Gleason."

Al Cope also indicated that Oscar has some nags running at Caliente and, according to the record, Frank is also big in apartment houses and commercial property. It's no wonder he doesn't show up often at the local class luncheons.

A bit of late news which should have made the last issue but which is good nonetheless. Country and Dot had recently made a Mississippi Queen cruise on the lower part of the river, spending a couple of days and nights in New Orleans. The worthy news is that they made contact with Betty and John Saunders, were entertained in their lovely home and helped to learn more about that great Delta City. The Quarles and Saunders had last been together on the Alumni Danube Cruise a couple of years ago. John, who was a member of '32 untU February 1930, made a nice career for himself deep down in Dixie one of which was to become Captain USCG (now retired).

A visit to the 32nd Wardroom — LCdr. B.A. McMunn USN '70, 32nd Co. Officer, Francis Foley, Midn. l/c Tom Crook

Cade, from Chariotte Harbor Yacht Club of which he was a member. A Memorial Service was held at the St. James Episcopal Church, Port Charlotte. " P D " had duty on both submarines and destroyers during WW II and after the war had various shore duties and sea commands including FORT MANDON (LSD-21), LSD DIV 22, BAYFIELD,

Naval Ammo Depot, Oahu, and the Naval Station, Subic. After retirement he taught at Port Charlotte High School and then the Florida Employment Service from which he retired in 1975. He was an active, gregarious Classmate with a smile that would light up a room. Always an ardent supporter of the Class of '32, he will be missed by eyeryone. Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife, Jean, and his family January sees us kicking off our important Alumni Fund Drive. The co-chairmen for this drive are expected to be Don Thomas (West Coast), George Rogers (mid-West) and Earl Hydeman (East Coast). It is hoped that you will give them aU the support in the world in this yearly worthy drive.

Remember, too, that this is our 50th Anniversary and on that occasion let us put '32 over the top.

Be extra generous. It is our big year.

33 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Archie T. Wright, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4829 Ft. Sumner Dr. Washington DC 20816 301/229-1963 Percent Members: 90 The holiday season brought lots of news of C/Ms entertaining and being entertained, and, despite the deep-freeze in the Nation's Capital, being with friends, family, and loved ones at Christmas makes survival thru March seem almost worthwhile.

We mentioned the Streans' trip to Spain in the January Shipmate and on his return Smoke gave us this picture with the following report: "The Stroziers and the Streans attended the Norman Vincent Peale Thanksgiving Reunion in Madrid, which reunion lasted a week. It was a most interesting week with many banquets and seminars and with time for tours of the city and surrounding area. They plan to go back next year to get a better look at the castles and experience more Spanish food."

On 18 November, just prior to his departure for Spain, in a small ceremony in Luce Hall, Smoke Strean presented the Draper L. Kauffman Annual

Leadership Award to Mid'n l/c Stephen Surko who had been selected by the Academy as the one standing highest in Leadership during the first three years at the Academy. This award, which is a beautifully engraved watch, will be presented annually beginning this year to the Midshipman standing highest in this subject for the first 3 years.

Peggy Kauffman was unable to be present this year because of obligations in Jacksonville.

Our joint luncheon with '33 USMA was held at the Pentagon on Monday 23 November and 17 C/Ms attended, i.e., Bowen*, CaldweU*, Cobb*, Curtis, Dawson, Erck, King*, Lane, LaughUn, MacDonald*, Mayberry*, Mott, Ogden*, Oren*, Sublette*, Travis*, and Wright*. Our regular December luncheon at the Ft Myer O'Club on 8 December also had 17 attendees including those marked * above plus Blouin, Dietz, Mandarich, O'Brien, Pratt, and Strean.

We were glad to welcome Bill Sublette down from New Jersey with his new pacemaker, looking great; BUI Mott who finds the Pentagon luncheons convenient but Ft. Myer too remote for his office hours; Jimmy Dietz, whom we don't see too often, up from Leesburg; and Steve Mandarich, after a long absence, in from Montreal. We're sorry to learn that Hugh McKibbin has been in and out of the hospital in recent months and has been unable to join us for our monthly meetings which he has attended so faithfully over many years and we hope for and wish him a speedy recovery.

Lyle Bernard, '33 USMA Stakeholder, has returned the salty share of the kitty of the prize that no one won and it now appears as an anonymous contribution to the Class Fund — And Now For Next Year!

From Atlanta comes a nice note from Pee Dee Ellis requesting 2 copies of the 50 YB, enclosing his bio, and bringing us up-to-date on his recent activities as follows: "The third Wednesday of each month I have lunch with Jim Bethea and Ben Thorn at the Paces Ferry Racquet Club in Buckhead, Atlanta. We exchange scuttlebutt and have a great time with some of the older USNA grads. Plan to pubUsh some of the facts and neartruths related if I can get them by the censor." And Pee Dee correctly identifies the pretty girl in the snap between himself and Bruce Wiggins that appeared in the October Shipmate as his wife Miriam, not Cally Wiggins. Sorry about that folks!

From Beverly Hills, C/M E.C. (Buck) Walsh updates his bio, orders his copy of the book, and sends his regards to C/Ms! Buck is stiU in the patent law business and reports that family-wise he's making it alone now.

L. to r.: Henry Strozier, Evelyn Strozier, Smoke Strean, a New York couple, Janet Strean. two ladies from Austria, and Howard Davison '22

In the Fall, at the time of Homecoming, our distinguished president paid a call on the Wardroom for the 32nd Company and presented them with some back copies of the Naval Institute Proceedings as well as other periodicals and checked on the status of the Wardroom for which we, as a Class, take a bit of responsibility. He found it to be in good shape and had his picture taken with the Company Officer, LCdr. Brock A. McMunn and one of the fine members of the 32nd Company, Mid'n l/c Tom Crook. The one with the greater wealth of forehead showing is our Francis.

It is with profound regret that we must report the loss of our convivial, beloved red-headed "PD" Quirk who died December 2nd, 1981 in the Veteran's Hospital in Tampa, Florida. After cremation his ashes were strewn on Charlotte Harbor near Port Charlotte, Florida, from a Boat-a60

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We had a letter from Betty Garth, London, enclosing an Xmas Card for Lu Lu Fritter, whom we lost track of at the same time the Garths did when she moved to L.A. from Coronado, so we sent it on to Eddie Fredericks who reports as follows: "Have sent Lu Lu's letter on us way. She gets around quite a bit but maintains a secretarial service here in Coronado." So now we know.

On Pearl Harbor Day 1981, from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, C/M Jay Palmer penned us a bit of philosophy from which the following is quoted: "Just a few Unes to let you know I am still among the living and to pass along my felicitations to all who were able to attend the Florida Reunion, so interestingly chronicled and pictured in Shipmate.

It seems that over the years circumstances have conspired to make stay-at-homes of Marie and me, relegating us to the role of armchair observers — but, we hope to make it in '83 and as a show of faith I have enclosed my check for the 50th Anniversary Year Book. Meanwhile having achieved a good recovery from the excellent job of major surgery at USNRMC Phila (ulcers) in September '79, I feel that I have a new lease on life as just Cdr. USN (Ret.), attached to but not necessarily 'starving on board' our permanent shore station 'USSS Ravenswood Way.' Here's hoping that, following the usual hectic holiday season, a fast moving 1982 will truly bring a New Beginning with better things for all of us. Your Classmate, Jay." Ms. Betty Stephens, widow of C/M M.W. (Tommy) Thomas, who was lost with GRUNION in 1942, and who with her husband Jack and his talent at the piano added so much to our Florida gathering, has sent in a splendid up-date for the 50 YB and she and Jack promise to break away from their beloved Sun Coast to attend the 50th in '83.

From the W/C Eddie Fredericks reports on two luncheons at the Adm. Kidd O'Club since our last column. In November, 10 C/Ms were present: MacPherson*, Felling*, Bruning*, Stuart, RouUard*, Coye*, Clay Miller, Gibbons, EUiott*, and Fredericks*; and 13 attended the December luncheon including those marked * above plus Monroe, Gamon, Rumble, Wagstaff, Ed Miller, and Gary Coleman. Some news items from the gatherings: (I) Pauline and Jim Elliott: Stopped by to visit Mary Lou and Dick Gazlay at their beautiful home at Bolena Bay, Alameda, California. Mary Lou still suffers from the effects of her stroke, but looked lovely as ever. Dick, as usual, was a charming host who still hoists the cocktaU flag over his wet bar and serves a marvellous martini. (2) Libby and Willie Fortune: Recently visited in the San Diego area via a recreational stop at Lawrence Welk's Resort which permitted both to loosen up their dancing a bit. In conjunction with the visit WUUe contributed a sizeable coUection of maritime and naval books and periodicals to the maritime research library of the San Diego Maritime Museum via Eddie Fredericks, who has cognizance of the naval portion of the library. (3) The MacPhersons spent Xmas in the San Francisco area and Hank Rumble was in New Jersey for the holidays. (4) C/M Charlie Keyser and Henrietta Riebel exchanged marriage vows in September, '81, and are now at home at 276-121 North El Camino Real, Oceanside CA 92054. The Class wishes them Many Happy Returns!

When Gary Coleman sent in his check for the 50 YB he noted that since he had forwarded his bio to Obey he has acquired two greatgrandchildren: Amanda Keogh and Mathias Keogh — he didn't say whether they were twins — but time waits for no man! Our congratulations and we'll tell Obey to enter the change. Gary further reports that he and Berniece have sold their home Shipmate, March 1982

in Rancho Santa Fe and now live in Whispering Palms — same mailing address, same phone!

The guest speaker for the Greater Washington Alumni Association for December was Gen. Paul KeUey, Asst. Comdt. MarCorps, who was also the first Comdr. of the RDJTF. His excellent presentation brought us up-to-date on the state of readiness of our Navy/MarCorp forces and the news was up-beat. The meeting provided your C/S with an opportunity to chat with C/Ms Chick King and Pablo Masterton and learn that Pablo was leaving for Florida before Xmas, expecting to stay in the sunshine until after the flowers come out in springtime Virginia.

Before the Xmas holiday events closed in on us we had a telephone chat with Mary McMullen and leamed that 1981 has been a traumatic one for her, having been in and out of Bethesda Naval Hospital for heart surgery, including by-passes with all of the compUcations, from February thru September, but by late November she was feeling her 'old self again and looking forward to better times. Mary continues to live in the family home at 8828 Burning Tree Road, Bethesda MD 20034, and her eldest daughter, Helen, now lives with her. The Class sends its best wishes for a bright 1982 to the McMullen family.

"The writing of the Class History is history," proclaimed Howie Kuehl as he departed to play in the Fall tournament of the Palm Springs Desert Seniors Golf Association. Gerry O'Brien confirms that he has read all 210 pages of it and proclaims it excellent! Now it's in the hands of the editorial Board of the Committee to get it into the limitations imposed by the size (and cost) of the Book.

Howie mentions having played golf with Lamar Lee in November and has seen Tom Long several times recently and says he is doing a great job in community affairs in Santa Barbara. Howie wishes to thank all C/Ms who sent him material to be used in the history, thus making his labor-of-love possible. To which we hasten to add the thanks of the Class to them and to Howie for the effort on behalf of us all.

An Xmas card from Dorothy and Al Edwards wishing "aU hands" the best for the New Year brought good news from the Edwards family, healthwise. Al, as chairman of a committee to select a site for a city hall for Sanibel, got it approved and now starts a three-year term on a planning commission to get it designed and built — but they'U keep the second week end in May '83 open for the 50th! Grace and Frank Schwartz are still travelling. They love the Viking trips thru the canal and Octobers in Hawaii but Grace describes the piece de resistance as the 70 day 'Circle the Pacific' cmise they've booked in Febmary '82. Until the big reunion in *83, they find mini-ones with C/Ms in their ports-of-caU tmly great and fun and, God wilUng, they'll see ya'll in '83!

Susan Bellinger dropped us a line at Xmas time with the happenings in the Charleston area. Mike Hunt had been hospitalized for a heart ailment but was home for Xmas under Ellie's TLC and we hope the news continues to be favorable. She also sent along a brochure from the Medical University of S.C. describing the Inga Taylor, MD, Annual Memorial Lecture which was endowed by the University to honor the daughter of our C/M Karin G. and the late VAdm. Rufus L. Taylor USN (Ret.). Dr. Taylor successfully combined a productive career in medicine with her Ufe as a wife and mother; twice in her lifetime the victim of cancer, she died on July 14, 1980, in Charleston at the age of 36.

Among C/Ms sending in checks for the 50 YB since our last report we number the following.

George RouUard, Hank Rumble, Jack Coye

Jim Elliott, Berniece Coleman, Libby Fortune, Nita Gibbons

Nita and Marty Gibbons

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some of whom are now duplicating their orders: Hal Crist, Mike Hunt, Lew Snider, Lou Stocker, Jack Stewart, John Ramee, Dick Kibbe, Tom Blackburn, Bob Anderson, Jay Palmer, Murray Hanson, 'Saint' St. Germain, Jay Chase, Burt Brown, John Tyree, Pete Galantin, Bill Fortune, Gary Coleman and Ms. Carol (Tay Pay) O'ConneU; while Lew, Murray, 'Saint' and Jay included generous contributions to the Book Fund. We now have 262 copies subscribed and paid for.

Eddie Fredericks sent in some snaps taken primarily by Marty Gibbons of 33'ers sociaUzing in Coronado at a pre-holiday affair.

34 Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr. USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave. Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 90 The Class of 1934 Southeastern Mini-Reunion is "GO" for May 8-9, 1982, at International Drive Holiday Inn, Orlando FL 32809.

Reminder cards were sent out during January to all previously indicating interest. Announcement flyers and reservation cards were mailed to those, and some others, during late February.

Those coming should send a check for $55.00 per couple by no later than April 1 to R.F. Sellars, 2509 Caribbean Court, Oriando FL 32805 and enclose the flyer form with the requisite information. The Holiday Inn reservation card should be mailed directly, with at least one-day advance payment by April 1.

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Anyone from elsewhere interested in coming should contact E. R. McClung, 1149 Hillsboro Mile, Apt. 310N, Hillsboro Beach FL 33062 and he will see that the necessary forms and cards are maUed to them promptly.

Those of us in the Florida area are looking forward to a great get-together.

Ray McClung also reports a pleasant "Beat Army" party at Chet Smith's in Port St. Lucie, with the disappointing tie score the only sour note.

Present were the Drys, Smiths, Fahys, Payntors, McClungs and Kelly Harper.

35 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., ArUngton VA 22207 Percent Members: 80 As will be noted in the "Last CaU" section, Bob Kunkle died on 21 October at Mercer Island, Washington. According to his son, Karl, he had been in failing health for the past 3 or 4 years. The condolences of the Class were expressed to Bob's family. Also, Joe Lyle's wife, Audrey died on 20 November 1981 after a long illness. The sympathy of the Class was expressed to Joe by Jeff Parker, and a donation in her memory was made to the Greater Reston Art Center in which Audrey had a special interest.

Betty and Steve Gimber were in the WashingtonAnnapoUs area 19-20 September, attending the Eastern Kentucky game and spending the weekend with Penny and Bud Paret. Herewith a picture of the two couples (I. to r.) Steve, Betty, Bud and Penny, on the tennis courts at the Chevy Chase Club. The Gimbers spent Christmas with their son Steve and his family in Berkeley, California. Their daughter Diane flew in from Denver to bring Betty and Steve's family all together for a joyous hoUday.

Contemplating tennis Jack O'Handley writes from Pittsford, Vermont, that as of 4 November he was in the process of setting up a Dowsing Chapter in Central Vermont. A subsequent clipping of 16 November from the Rutland Daily Herald announced that the 62

Chapter had been formed with Jack as a cochairman. Jack also reported seeing Bill Lederer ('35 & '36) at the annual convention in September of the American Society of Dowsers. Bill had a most interesting and entertaining workshop on the use of the pendulum.

Louisa and Jeff Parker visited Texas in late October and had a delightful call on Kathleen and Buddie Shelburne at their home on the Tierra Linda Ranch in the rugged hill country 70 miles northeast of San Antonio. The area abounds in wild deer, antelope and turkeys. Some of the deer aren't so wild, and Buddie feeds them across his back fence, some eating out of his hand. He still flies, using the airstrip conveniently located on the ranch. Buddie and Catchy send their best wishes to all C/Ms and wives.

A letter from Jack Seymour in Branford, Connecticut, commented on the reports in the November and December columns on Sib Ward and his son. Sib III. Jack amplifies that Sib III, known as Chief or Sam, is C O . of the Submarine School at New London. He is married to Arnie Schade's ('33) daughter. Sue. Jack and Elise see Sam and Sue quite often. Jack also stated that two other '35 juniors are in the area. Billie and Jason Maurer's daughter Ann is married to Cdr. Kenneth Lee who is skipper of an attack submarine based at Groton. Fran and Tom Henry's son, Thos., Jr., is a recent returnee to Connecticut.

After a tour in the Navy, he remained in SEAsia in the diesel engine business. Recently married, he now lives in Essex and continues in the same business. The Lees and Henrys shared Christmas cheer with the Seymours on 19 December. The Wards, unfortunately, couldn't join in the get-together.

Fran Henry's Christmas card added to the above news on Thos., Jr. He married Carol, a "delightful widow with 3 children: Gwen, a junior at Brown; Linda at home and a high school senior; and Bruce, 15, at Kent." Fran comments that this about doubles their family, and she expected to be back East to spend Christmas with all of them.

The Bay Area '35ers met on 3 December for lunch at the Elk's Lodge in Palo Alto, courtesy of Dixie FarreU a member of same. Red Blount (now white) was present and, during the bar session, insisted on buying everyone a drink. Other attendees: Frank Barrows, Spike Ewald, Ross Freeman, Bill Germershausen, Hersh Goldberg, Bud Gruner and Ralph Metcalf.

The Los Angeles Area group lunched at the Sun Palace in Hollywood on 16 November. Those attending were: Soupy Campbell, Bruce Hemphill, Bill Jackson, Bob Prickett, John Thomas, Bob Vasey and Ken Veth. Cy Austin didn't make it because he and Sally were spending the week golfing with Lib and Bud Ward at Vandenberg AFB. For watching the Army/Navy game, WB&A '35ers gathered at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, courtesy of George Powell, one of the founders of that school.

Featured were a BYOL warm up period and heavy hors d'oeuvres served by the school restaurant.

Commiserating together over the results of the game: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Kyle and Jim Baird, Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Sellen and Ed Keats, Margaret and Wy Packard, Penny and Bud Paret, Louisa and Jeff Parker, George Powell, Lola and Ralph Powell, Jackie and Eli Reich, Dorothy Montross Rider, Betty and Kagey Schacht, Stevie Stever, and Bobo Thomson. It was better than sulking alone at home.

The Class Council has asked Ed Keats to serve as Chairman of a committee to organize and manage our 50th reunion in Annapolis in the

Spring of 1985, and he accepted. Mark your calendars tentatively for late April-early May so that there will be no conflict with previous engagements. Specific dates will be published as soon as Ed can line them up.

A note from Dixie FarreU updated his Class dues and sent in his biographic data sheet. He also advised that he and Eleanor plan to make it back for the 50th, if aU goes as presentiy scheduled.

Changes of address: Jack Foote reports his address in Port St. Lucie, FL, as shown in Class Address List, is OK except from mid-May to midOctober when he and Christine wiU be at Iroquois Island, Alexandria Bay, New York 13607; Jack Gerwick's widow, Carolyn, made a local move to 65 Prospect St., Apt. 5L, Stanford CT 06901; Swede Westin's move from Proctor VT has him home-based at 310 Jones Rd., East Flat Rock NC 28726.

Correction to December column, in the paragraph on additional Memorial Chairs donated for C/Ms, "Tom Bassett" should, of course, read "Bob Bassett". Typo errors have a way of creeping in despite constant efforts to avoid them.

Sorry!

36 Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Apt. 1417 East Washington DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. ElUs USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale VA 20003 Percent Members: 82 It's early January as we write, and a snow is threatening. Nevertheless, we can't complain since for the most part the Christmas holiday season was mild and delightful. Not only was the weather good, but so was Santa, and we hope the same was true for all wherever you may have been.

The Christmas luncheon on 9 December at Vinson HaU was well attended with 25 out to enjoy the hoUday spirit (free drinks from Santa) and a most delightful meal served up by the new management at a U-shaped table set up in the Pent House Lounge since '37 also was having its luncheon in the Dining Room. Am quite sure the Db level was much higher than most HaU residents would care to have it, but it was fun being able to visit with our friends in '37, to see both Classes enjoying a camaraderie that one only finds when Classmates get together, and to be able to exchange holiday greetings. Present on this occasion were: John Alford; Blanche and Jack Baumeister; Nancy and Fred Bennett; Dorothy and Paul Bjarneson; Pat and Dick Bradley; Dorothy and "Mack" Butler; Ede and BiU Ellis; Anita and Willard Hanger; Lois Tanner — Willard's Secretary; Rosa and Frank Law; Madeleine and Jean Moreau; Margot and "Onion" Phillips; Jack Ryder (Kathleen was busy working on a TV Program for "Meals-onWheels;" Mary Ware; and Warren Woodville.

Regretfully, Willard Hanger's resignation as Class Secretary was accepted since he and Amta are moving to Hilton Head, but Willard said Lois Tanner would continue to assist the Class as necessary.

Lois was made an honorary Class member many years back. Said she: "Each and everyone is most delightful when I make personal phone caUs. It is one of the shining points of my day." In resigning, Willard recommended that we hold a joint luncheon once or twice a year in Annapolis for the Annapolitan Group. To this aU agreed, and the luncheon adjourned with a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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We may have been disappointed in the final score of the Army-Navy Game, but we were sure proud of our 14-point underdog team in the Liberty Bowl Game. Any time you can hold a so-called big team to 3 points (31-28), you can be proud of your team which in reality really won the game.

Having just seen the Hula Bowl game, we can also be proud of Jordan and Eddie Meyers who played an outstanding game in spite of the final score.

Our best wishes to the Big Blue Team for another successful year under their new Coach Tranquill.

One of our most enjoyable highlights of the seasonal festivities was a "Night Before Christmas" party at the Lake Barcroft home of Dorothy and Paul Bjarneson. Gary, Eddie, and Paul Junior joined with "Mom" in an accordian quartet that accompanied all the children present in serenading the "Old Folks" with beautiful Christmas Carols. It was a wonderful "take me back to my chUdhood" evening reminiscent of the parties held when we were all kids.

It was also good to hear from Amanda Boland who called to report that the doctors say John is doing fine now and that his heart is AOK. They sent their best wishes to all.

Jim Gray called just prior to leaving for Sun Valley for skiing. He said he and Elena were back from Europe and that Elena was much better after her visit to the cUnic in Romania. Jim wUl join her in Santo Domingo after his skiing adventures at Sun Valley. He also said that Romania is in the same situation as Poland, with the economic pressure awful but with crime not as bad as reported. Said he and Elena traveUed all over, especially in Italy, for four weeks and never had anything stolen or were even threatened with a mugging. It wasn't until they arrived at JFK International that someone took Elena's purse containing aU her jewelry. Jim also reported that Elena and he had become grandparents on 18 December 1981 when daughter Barrie gave them a grandson, Christopher Barrett Maher. Our congratulations to all and our best wishes to the new arrival.

"Bon"Amme wrote on 18 November that he was shocked to hear about the death of Jack BUtch. Enclosed he sent a Plebe Year snapshot of the four '36ers from Charleston who were in the old Second Batt — Jack BUtch, Maynard Nohrden, "Bon" Amme, and Jack Noel.

Four plebes from Charleston: Jack Blitch, Maynard Nohrden, Carl Amme, Jack Noel Bill Kaufman wrote (23 November) to say he'd recently seen Gould Hunter who was well enough that day to go out and look at the parade of ships in San Francisco Bay for Fleet Week. He said that Gould regretted that illness precluded his making the June reunion in Coronado. Bill also reported that he occasionally sees Bill Groner who also regretted not making it to Coronado having been hospitalized at the time with a bad heart. Said Bill K. " . . . Bill G. now looks fine and says he feels good too, but he has to watch his diet and stay away from strenuous activities." Bill K. also conShipmate, March 1982

firmed eariier reports from "Rosy" Ryan about his venture into the art world. "After eight years of art school, 1 decided in September to submit some oils for a show at the San Mateo County Fair. AU four were accepted, and one received the Fourth Award, so I'm encouraged and will try another show soon." "Cissy" and Bill were planning to spend a few weeks at Christmas in Guadalajara, having swapped houses with an American couple who retired to Mexico.

From "Mike" Michael came news (30 October) that Florence and he had moved to 705 Arctic Ave., Virginia Beach VA 23451; phone 804/422-4613. Said "Mike": " . . . had been wanting to get away from leaf-raking for some time, so when a good offer for our place appeared, we sold and moved last May to what was advertised as a 'maintenance-free' place. Must admit the house has been such, but the grounds are far from it — never knew a lawn, small orchard, and a little vegetable garden could consume so much time.

Our last vegetable garden was a small patch prepared for us in '46 by the Public Works Dept. at USNA!" We know what you mean "Mike."

A note from Madeleine and Jean Moreau (4 January) said that while in Del Ray Beach, Florida, before Christmas they tried to contact Jack Spencer in Pompano Beach. No luck, but a next door neighbor told them Jack had sold his home and was now living at P.O. BOX 335, Portsmouth RI 02871.

We regret to report that Margo Oseth had to return to Bethesda for further tests. As of our phone call just before Christmas, am happy to say Margo was home for the holiday season, recuperating and enjoying the beautiful poinsettia plant received from the Class. She thanks all and sends her best wishes for '82.

M.J. Reed wrote (8 December): " . . . 7 December must be my lucky day. Forty years ago I was on a ship at Pearl Harbor that was barely scratched, and yesterday 1 got my first hole-in-one after playing golf off and on for 30 years . . . Sorry 1 couldn't make the 45th East, but if possible I'll surely make the 50th."

Not to be outdone by "Rosy," we were most deUghted to see and read Peggy's story "Pearl After The Attack" which appeared in the Washington Post Magazine of 6 December 1981.

A most exciting and wonderful story that brought back many memories of our JO days and the many harrowing experiences met by our lonely young wives at that time. We only hope that many of the new young service wives of today read Peggy's story and that they received a lesson therefrom — that in a sudden crisis a Navy husband's duty comes first; his family second. Without this understanding, our nation could faU and all our freedom would be lost. The article in the Post was excerpted from "Air Raid: Pearl Harbor," edited

by Paul Stilwell and published by the Naval Institute Press in early 1981. Am quite sure you can find a copy in your local library. You'll enjoy reading it.

The travelling Sherby's covered 25,778 statute miles between 28 May and 11 November which included not only the 45th West in Coronado but also visits with friends in CaUfornia, business in DaUas, and Summer in their Canada home before returning to Spain. Jane and Syd then "turned our wigs around, packed safari boots and 'pith helmets' before being off for three weeks in Tanzania, East Africa." What a trip! They visited Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean; drove 400 miles inland through the Mikumi Game Park among the elephants, lions, zebras, etc.; and then completed their trip in Mufindi to enjoy a visit with Jane's cousin on a tea plantation high in the mountains.

Memories: With the 36th Co. banner behind, prez Frank Law extends Homecoming greetings Paul Summers in his letter (2 December) reported that Lavern and he were happily settled in Yukon, Oklahoma, in a comfortable home in a small town atmosphere, yet only 13 miles from Oklahoma City. Lavern is in real estate — presently a slow business — and Paul finds he has plenty to do around the house and with his hobbies.

Am sorry to report that Paul suffered a congestive heart attack in late June, but he says he is well on the way to recovery and feeUng fine, but guesses he will have to endure the heart pills for the rest of his life as long as he can do as he pleases within limits. Good to hear from you Paul, and our best wishes from all for continued good health.

Jean WUIman spent several weeks in the San Francisco area in late November. While there she enjoyed lots of parties, met charming new people, and had a visit with "Cissy" and Bill Kaufman and Peggy and "Rosy" Ryan.

The November/December issue of the Harvard Business Review carried a story by Bill Wendel entitled "Desirable Job Title: Executive In Residence" in which Bill highly recommends becoming an executive in residence at a business school as an option to just plain retiring or becoming frustrated as a consultant with someone else's problems. BUI was a visiting professor and executive in residence at Cornell Graduate School of Business during 1981 and says: "It was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life."

We thank you all for the many beautiful Christmas cards received and the messages in each.

We sent very few cards this year, so if you didn't receive one, forgive us because our thoughts were with you all. From our cards we share the news tidbits from the foUowing: John Alford: " . . . Son Johnnie spent nine months in the Indian Ocean in USS AMERICA — 98% of the time at sea. He is now detached and at home on 30 days leave prior to moving into his own ArUngton apartment when he reports to Naval Intelligence at Arlington Hall . . . Stephenie joined her husband Steven in Turkey where he is on duty with the Air Force . . . Glenna is a senior in high school where her only interest seems to be the marching band in which she plays. . . . Blake runs neck and neck with Johnnie on Navy promotions. He made full lieutenant in the naval reserve during the past Summer and stays busy with Norma caring for the three grandchildren."

Warfield Bennett; "Really enjoyed the '36 Reunion in Coronado. Hope the 50th is as good . . . Ann tried to pull Navy through at our A&N Game party, but no could do — she needed Ede's co-coaching help and cheers."

Harrison Brent: " . . . 1981 was a good year for us due to my recovery from the heart attack suffered in April 1980 . . . Besides the two wonderful '36 Reunions we enjoyed during the year, a first for us was a trip by train from Vancouver to Montreal which we highly recommend to all. Our room 63

was comfortable with a large picture window out of which we gazed on ever-changing scenes — the magnificent Canadian Rockies; waterfalls; prairielands; the Great Lakes; forests; and the great rivers of the East. Meals were fabulous and served in the CPR tradition of linen tablecloths, fine china and glassware, and excellent service . . . Another thrill was Ruth's trip to the Orient in April where she enjoyed both Hong Kong and Tokyo. Her novel for young adults, which she's been plugging on for three years, is almost finished and is being considered by two publishers.

Here's hoping!"

"Davy" Davenport; "We'd been looking forward to the AnnapoUs Reunion. Sorry we weren't able to make it . . . We'll have only one son, David the Doctor, who can make it for Christmas this year. Our eldest and the little grandson moved from Silver Spring to Paris, but we're looking forward to visiting them in the Spring."

Al Reed: " . . . Ours was a busy, happy year in which we did much travelling around the nation seeing the children and many friends. . . . After the 45th East at Annapolis we returned to Marco via Pinehurst and Beaufort, South Carolina, and then down the East Coast of Florida. While in Beaufort we had a wonderful visit with Pauline and Bud Masters and then at Cocoa Beach a get-together with Lurline and Charlie Eisenbach . . . We're grateful for our new life together, our friends, our four sons, our three daughters-in-law, and the six grandchUdren. May your blessings be many too in the New Year."

Jim Shaw (this year Bettsy and he featured Finnea "The Sea Dog" on their annual Christmas note): " . . . 1981 has been wonderful in ways too numerous to mention, though we can cite two examples. One was the arrival of our seventh grandchild, Loren Perkins McWethy, born 8 June to Pam and David. The other was the rallying around of friends and family to offer support while Bettsy underwent surgery and convalescence from which she has emerged in sparkling good health. So, we are happy and hope you all are of the same mind . . . As to our family animals, all are well, but we suffered an unexpected loss of Gentleman Porgie, aged 11. However, we now have 'Finnea Tracker' — an abandoned puppy who reached a mutual understanding with Bettsy in Waterville, Maine. Now Finnea is IN CHARGE! Just mention the word 'boat' and she's in all respects ready for sea. No voyage to the mainland is complete without me at the helm and Finnea as Bow-Wow Bow Hook — just a couple of old Sea Dogs."

Bob Sleight: " . . . After the 45th West and a quick trip home to oversee the wedding of Barbara's youngest (Eric), we were off for a two-week trip to Europe on the Alumni Holiday Tours.

Navy, Michigan, and Northwesterners in our group through Switzerland, on the Rhine and Mosell Rivers, and in Paris. We "hooked up" with Penny and Bill Bryan ('40) which made it fun . . . Paris was exciting. Terrorists blew up the lobby of our hotel the night of our arrival. Spectacular property damage and 18 people injured, but no fatalities. Once experienced, it makes you realize the wantonness of such attacks. . . . Here at home I still teach a couple of hours a day while Barbara goes back to work running St. Clements School. Bill Shea and 1 golf on Saturdays and continue to wallow in the luxury of the Hawaiian weather . . . May '82 be good to all."

As we close this month's column, our deepest sympathy is expressed to Dick Pratt and his brothers and sisters whose mother. Marguerite R. Pratt passed away on 11 December 1981 at the Rockville Nursing Home after a stroke. Mrs. Pratt was 96 years old at her death and the widow of 64

Marine Corps Colonel Harold B. Pratt who died in 1965. Classmates and friends may send personal notes of condolence to Dick's home address: Fowler's Mill Road, Tamworth NH 03886.

That's it for now. See you next month.

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. Charles S. Minter, Jr. USN (Ret.) 238 Puritan Place, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 78 The set of Homecoming pictures which should accompany this column (finally!) are courtesy of that old camera wizard. Fog Blasdel, whose unmatched photographic skill in capturing the relaxed atmosphere of '37 in its less serious moments (of course it has serious moments) has been featured in previous columns.

Regrettably, Fog was unable to cover the most recent '37 gathering of note — a delightful luncheon on 9 December at Vinson HaU arranged for

by Willie Mack and attended by 40 Classmates and wives, an extraordinary turnout for that time of year (or any other time for '37). Fog and Ann were leaving that afternoon for three days in San Francisco where they were scheduled to make the (daytime?) acquaintance of a month-old grandchild, while shrewdly spending their nights at the Marine Memorial Hotel, presumably to avoid interfering with the two o'clock and six o'clock feeding schedule. Their itinerary then caUed for Honolulu and a succession of carefree days on coral sands and nights filled with the intoxicating rhythms of Hawaiian guitars under tropical stars, etc, etc. One assumes that a gathering of the Blasdel, Carroll, and Grantham clans will materialize at some time during this period, and old 7th Company hands, cognizant of the disaster potential in an unsupervised reunion of Fog and Bebo, have expressed relief at the thought that Ard Grantham will be in a position to exert a moderating influence.

Speaking of Ard calls to mind my former admittedly cynical addition to the time-honored adage, "All things come to him who waits" of the phrase "except news from Classmates to the '37 Corresponding Sec'y." My last plea for news evidently struck a responsive chord in the conscience of a few at least who came through with the sort of news that is the warp and woof of a column devoted to reporting classmate activities.

Ard gave me two pages of dope including recent information about Mary, his expert scuba diver helpmate who had practiced her skiUs in such spots as the Seychelles, along the Great Barrier Reef, and more recently at Christmas Island. According to Ard, she has single-handed "rivaled even the Janneys" (recognized in knowledgeable circles as having set the travelling standards against which all others are measured) "in getting around the globe." She loves to travel, but Ard says she has recently developed what he describes as "travellers block", defined as a keen desire to travel but unaccompanied by the willingness to perform the pretravel chores of sitting down to the typewriter or telephone and committing her travel instructions to the appropriate travel agency. Ard adds that the two family dogs "apparently have yet to experience 'barkers block' except on the lone occasion when burglars hauled away my hi-fi in the dark of the night." Ard apparently got in his share

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of travelling last year also, including London last Summer to see some plays and ballet. He ran into Ralph Cousins at the American Club and reports Ralph looking extremely fit. More recently Ard was in California where he visited the Bernards and the Menefees. Frank and Marguerite live in Sunnyvale where Frank has been closely associated with UTC's space booster program. "Frank can still get into his ensign's clothes; at a recent fancy dress affair he turned up in cocked hat, full dress and sword; wore them all evening and never once turned blue." Ard currently serves as chairman of the board of Chamber Music Hawaii, a collection of chamber music ensembles and chamber music enthusiasts. He very recently laid down his gavel after two arduous years as president of the Arts Council of Hawaii. No reference to whether Bebo assisted him in any of these endeavors.

Larry Bernard wrote that Janet and Harry Hahn had hosted a superb Army/Navy game luncheon with John and Natalie Pond, Charlie and Pat Coker, Boyd and Helen Clapham, and Larry and CaroUne Bemard as guests, all of whom apparently shared the rather universal disappointment at the tie which came perilously close to a defeat. (A much sharper and more appealing Navy team showed up in the Liberty Bowl, and, except for a couple of costly miscues, would have beat an Ohio State team that was a 15-point favorite.).

Larry said that Ard Grantham had spent a couple of days at their Santa Rosa digs and that he "is looking very weU indeed, and has sharpened his wine tasting skiUs noticeably." One is left to ponder how proficient Ard was in this area before, but I am prepared to accept Larry's judgment in this matter. He had no peer in the Fourth Batt in identifying skillful wine tasters, and that's good enough for me.

Frenchy Lirette chimes in from Pensacola to say that he and Irene made a recent trip to the Far East with stops in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Red China, Thailand, Singapore, etc. "Contrary to many reports that one needs lots of money in Japan, we must update those mmors. YOU NEED MORE THAN LOTS." They also visited Irene's 96 year old mother in Victoria, British Columbia, then came home via the Canadian Rockies with stops at Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise. They also stopped in Great Falls, Montana to visit Freddie Oke, Frenchy's Naval Academy roommate, and his wife Phyllis. Freddie reported to be in great shape (don't know how he is doing at the moment when the morning weather report had Great Falls at -25째) and anxious to see any Classmates passing through.

All sensible swallows have long since shoved off from Capistrano, and the snow birds. East Coast variety, are now beginning their annual migration south. Prominent in the group who have wisely chosen to follow the sun are the following: Bea and Larry Brantley are poised for departure by car for their time-sharing condominium in Cancun, Mexico, where they wiU be joined by Midge and Jimmy Denton for a couple of weeks, following which the Brantleys plan a leisurely tour of Mexico before returning home in March. Ray and Jack Shipmate, March 1982

Wadleigh who are also in the condominium timesharing bit annually escape the rigors of the Newport Winters and keep their slow backswings in good working order on the fairways at San Isbel, Florida. Jane and Bob Tate are similarly occupied on the courses around New Smyrna Beach. Incidentally, those of you affluent enough to be on the Town and Country subscription list probably saw the feature article on Jack and Ray and their Newport home in one of the fall editions. This incidental intelligence by way of an unimpeachable source named Fran Stencil, apparently aware of the fact that Town and Country is not on my required reading list. Mary and Walt Barry have already left for Cocoa Beach, Florida where they will be able to check in on Al Gerken. Natalie and Henry Sipple are heading for Fort Lauderdale and Oweita and Hank Burfeind plan on a New Orleans vacation with some time on the Azaela Trail.

Others heeding the siren call of the Florida weather are Mary and Tom Cunningham as well as Marcella and Wes Steesy, while a postcard from Mickey and Don Gay from some exotic spot in the Caribbean brings the news that they are sailing that part of the world in ideal weather conditions. (They would probably feel even more smug if they could have watched the Cincinnati Bengals beat the San Diego Chargers in the AFC playoff game in -59째 wind chill factor weather today.)

Any accurate list of pre-Christmas parties of note would have to include one given by Curly and Tom Adams in their lovely home on Southgate Ave. here in Annapolis which, for those of you whose memory goes back that far, was formerly the home of Cdr. Cochran of the Cochran-Bryan Naval Academy Prep School on Franklin St. Tom and Curly have done major renovations on the house and have recently added a swimming pool in which they both spend many pleasant, hot summer hours watching life go by on Spa Creek, hard by.

Sketchy Christmas news from Newport News includes word of a party at the home of Libby and P.K. Taylor to commission a new solarium and indoor swimming pool in which a large wreath was floated in honor of the season. (If this doesn't square with the facts of the matter, Libby, consideration could be given to printing a rebuttal.

This is the way / heard it.)

One final Christmas note comes from Barbara and Bunny Shupper who spent Christmas at the Sonoma Inn again where they had dinner with Natalie and John Pond and Caroline and Larry Bernard the night after Christmas. They chose a happier time for their rendezvous than now when daily news of the disastrous weather throughout California fills the TV screens nightly.

Word from Coronado continues to reflect the sound planning and imaginative approach to what is unquestionably going to be an unforgettable 45th. Advance indications suggest a record turnout, but there are one or two little disappointments being experienced by the Planning Committee, not unlike those encountered by similar groups in the past who have had the unenviable task of attempting to persuade '37 to follow a specific course of action. Apparently there are still a few dilatory souls who have not yet ponied up with the $20 requested by Reunion Bulletin #2, though they had previously indicated their intention to attend. As of mid-December there were firm commitments from 172 attendees, with word still to come from 25 Classmates who were in the original "wiU attend" group.

On another subject affecting the entire Class, BiU Mack (to those of you who occasionally inquire about whatever happened to "WUUe" Mack, be advised that this inquiry has been referred to

the man himself, who is on record as saying that he has no preference in the matter with the "Willie" of midshipman days fully as acceptable as the more formal "BiU" of more recent times which I hope will settle this issue once and for all) informs me (have I lost you?) that 1981 saw $5964 contributed to the Class fund by 123 Classmates which keeps us on target for our goal of making a meaningful gift to the Naval Academy on the occasion of our 50th reunion. Selection of the gift will be made during the 45th in Coronado. This is a reminder that it is again time for donations to the Fund, which will require our collective support annually to reach our goal.

Regrettably, 1 received word yesterday that Owen Chambers passed away on Saturday, 9 January, in Beaufort, South Carolina, with interment scheduled le be in the National Cemetery there. Owen had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the past few years, and since there is no cure for it at this time, his death was not unexpected. The Class extends deepest sympathy to Dottie and the other members of the famUy.

38 Sec'y Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 10207 Dickens Ave., Bethesda MD 20014 Percent Members: 78 '38 Reunion Cruise Judging by the highest standards, the '38 PLUS Caribbean Cruise was a tremendous treat for each and every member of the group. We were especially fortunate that the PLUS consisted of Emily and Lloyd Mustin, '32, as our chaperones. The chaperoning was done just right, and they added sparkle, charm, and a certain class to the gathering. As a matter of fact, we all agreed that we were a pretty charming bunch, as the accompanying picture tends to prove. Front row left to right are: JuUe Ferriter, Kay Payne, Therese Fuller, Becky Akers, Ann Church, Marybelle Carde, Bernice Dimmick, Dotty Tyng, Claire Cutts, Barbara Foley, Shirley Andrews, Fran HaU, Emily Mustin, Eloise Burns, Ruth Silk, Janet Ela, Jean Heston, and Bobette Gugliotta. Back row are: John Ferriter, Jim Payne, Charley Akers, Frank Fuller, Al Church, Freeland Carde, Bill Rogers, Mike Tyng, Bob Cutts, Pat Foley, Charley MacDonald, Dave Hall, Lloyd Mustin, Bill Dimmick, Deke Ela, Grant Heston, Charley Burns, Frank Silk, Jim Andrews, and Guy Gugliotta. The attractiveness of the picture is reduced considerably by the absence of Jane Rogers who, unfortunately, was on the binnacle list and had to be excused. Bill turned on all his charm to try to compensate, but couldn't quite do it.

The group was weU represented in most of the shipboard and shoreside activities, especially Hap.py Hour, with quite a few achieving high honors.

In true Navy style Bob Cutts won the cribbage title. Bernice and Bill Dimmick finished a very creditable third in duplicate bridge. The Gugliottas had the lucky room number which netted them five bottles of choice liquor from one of the shops in Charlotte Amalie. Bobette and Guy stayed on in Miami after disembarking to spend Thanksgiving with their handsome bachelor son, Guy, who is a correspondent for the Miami Herald. Frank Silk edged out Johnny Ferriter as the most regular attendee of the midnight buffets, which was no mean feat given the quanitities and varieties of delicious food served at the regular meals and between times. John let his chances for the title slip through his fingers the next to last night aboard.

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JuUe was crushed. Claire and Bob Cutts won bottles of champagne in a dance elimination contest, and are considering turning pro. It was no surprise that Ann Church won the putting tournament on the beautiful roUing greens of the Windward Lounge. Several records were set in the gastronomic and liquor imbibing departments. The winners, out of modesty, requested anonymity.

The successive visits to St. Maarten, Antiqua, Barbados, Martinique, and St. Thomas were most interesting, and the magnificent scenery gave the shutter bugs unlimited opportunity.

Jane and Bill Rogers had seen the Walt Smalls and Steve Manns in Laurel (near Sarasota) on their way to the ship, and found them well and enjoying the Florida life. Among our group the couple who, over the years, had seen the fewest of us was probably Eloise and Chapley Burns of Austin, Texas. Charley left the Old School shortiy before graduation, went back to Texas, became a lawyer, met Eloise who was a nurse at that time, and wisely took charge (she lets him think) forthwith. We all enjoyed meeting Eloise and renewing old friendship with Charley. Frank Silk, very distinguished with beard and cane, got a lot of attention from a young lady who was temporarily on crutches.

Which proves that Frank still gets around remarkably. Ruth's was another welcome face too long unseen by many of us. Frank Fuller, a stranger to most earlier class activities, proudly presented his charming French Canadian wife, Therese, whom he had met at the World Bank.

We will be glad to see them at class functions from here on.

It was great that Kay and Jim Payne took time from their busy routine in beautiful western Virginia to liven up the group. They appear to have become comfortably settled in their community.

Fran and Dave Hall raise Irish Wolfhounds in New Jersey near Phillipsburg. On the side Dave is the constable for the Warren County District Court (also in New Jersey). Fran admitted that she enjoyed her first real contact with a piece of '38.

Charley MacDonald has been a widower for some time, but keeps himself busy helping a niece raise her children in Apple VaUey. He was a very welcome piece of the action. Barbara Foley lived up to her very favorable advance notices, and Pat was his usual interesting young self. Dotty and Mike Tyng were good company. They topped off the cruise by misplacing their plane tickets. We trust there was a happy denouement. The Cardes came from their Long Island home via the Elas, near Annapolis, so had a headstart on their reunion. It was rumored that they had so much to talk about that we were on the way back to Port Everglades before they finished their first rubber of bridge. As many know, Deke and Freeland were

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roommates, and Janet and MarybeUe were classmates at Wellesley or someplace. Suffice it to say that those Fourteenth Street Bridge holdouts — the Andrews, Churches, Ferriters, and Hestons enjoyed the entire cruise immensely. A lot of ears should have been burning while they rehashed the adventure and inspected each other's pictures over drinks and dinner at the Hestons' on November 28. The whole group is indebted to Al Church. He set the wheels in motion and ensured a first class cruise and travel agent. Al continues his steady recovery from the operation he had shortly before the cruise. In fact, by the time this report appears in print he expects to be well along with the book he intends to write about the operation. Late reports and observation indicate that he is quite well and taking liquid and other nourishment as the occasion prescribes.

There was a strong consensus that the cruise should be repeated; the time and itinerary to be matters for future discussion. But, as Ann and Julie agreed, "Wasn't it nice to have all those lovely parties and not have to drive home?"

Carlotta and John Burrill, who have driven from California to attend Homecoming in 1978, 1980, and 1981, detoured over a mountain to make contact with Vance Gordon on their way west. Their search was successful and the ever gracious Vance served drinks to them and his wife Mary. He also recalled the masqueraders versus Irwin Fike anecdote which has previously appeared in this column.

Frank Jones submitted this report of the '38 Washington group's Christmas Season dinner.

"We were 37 strong for dinner (tables of 8, 8, 8, 7, and 6). Convivial drinks from 6:30 to about 8:00 and then a fine roast beef dinner, after a sea food cocktail. Music followed for those who felt Uke more of an evening and stayed on later. I guess most of us left soon after ten o'clock. All seemed to have a fine time; certainly Margaret and I did.

"Those attending: (listed by tables rather than in any special order, or alphabetically): Ann and Al Church, Julie and John Ferriter, Harriett and Hugh Elwood, Margaret and Frank Jones, Marie and Bill Spears, Gigi and Phil Beshany, Emmy Lou and Agee Melvin, Peggy and Hugh Robinson, Jean and Homer Conrad (Winchester), Louise and Bill Boykin (Baltimore), Betsy and Nels Nelson, Skippy and Jake Jakel, Mary and Rab Irvine (AnnapoUs), Jack Bogley, Betty Bolam, Muriel Wells, Jean and Grant Heston, Bob Hall (BaUimore), Bobbie Forbes (Baltimore — Bob's guest), Kay and Carl Dwyer (who arranged the affair, scheduled by Joe McDowell last spring), Connie and Hank Jackson. I'm sure we would have had several more, up to last year's 46 but the rescheduled Army-Navy game date saw some regulars in Philadelphia instead, e.g., Jo and Carl Fleps to

name two. Anything to get on TV these days! (Incidentally, if you watched that game, you know how fortunate Navy was not to lose it.) All in all, it was a good start to the coming holiday season."

Your corresponding secretary missed the dinner because 1 was in Wayne, New Jersey, to attend a Memorial service for my nephew, Carey Arthur, who was killed in November in the crash of a ASW plane flying from NIMITZ in the Mediterranean. Carey, a graduate of the Class of 1979, was a splendid young officer whose death brought grief to many.

39 Sec'y, Capt. W. J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean VA 22101 Percent Members: 75 I can now report that Grant Rogers' raft trip ended in 'misfortune.' This was revealed in a November story in the Herald by their correspondent at Bulawayo. "A member of an American expedition trying to sail the Zambezi on a raft from the Victoria Falls to Kuriba broke three ribs when he was thrown out of the craft. (Grant wrote it was four ribs and a punctured lung — and no broken leg as claimed in other stories.) Mr. Grant Rogers is now in Wankie Hospital, where he was taken by a Zimbabwe Army helicopter. Mr. Rogers said the rapids threw him out of the capsized craft on to some rocks near the powerhouse by the fifth gorge downstream from the bridge. His rescue took about 10 minutes, but it was another hour getting him to Wankie — because he was having trouble breathing they had to stop twice on the way." Mr. Rogers admitted that: "The Zambezi rapids are much worse than any I've tackled." A note on a Christmas card shows that ahhough his body was broken, not so his spirit. "We had to postpone our Nepal trek to the Tibetan border from December '81 to next year." Another news article on the raft trip revealed that: "Two members of the raft expedition were on Monday attacked by crocodiles during their trip down the river. Crocodiles ripped one of the rafts, but the crew members managed to swim to safety — sustaining only minor injuries." And, oh yes, President Kaunda blessed the trip with a Zambian ritual of pouring liquor (no beer was available) on the ground to appeal to good Zambian spirits for protection, (Protection?). ABC TV will show a film of the trip in the U.S. in April 1982!

Perhaps Grant will make the That's Incredible show, but son Barnaby (mine) USNA '68 will have beaten him to it with a William Tell boomerang Shipmate, March 1982

act in which the "rang" which Barnaby throws comes back and chops an apple off his head — plus some other boomerang stunts. Barnaby was a member of the U.S. Challenge Boomerang Team which went down to Australia and beat the Aussie National Team in three straight matches, in November. The Aussies were stunned and their captain said, "The Yanks caught us by surprise.

They used better technology in the design of their boomerangs." Learning that I'd mention Barnaby's doings in this column, my older son BiUy said, "Add that he's the second brother to be on That's Incredible. I made it with my fire retardant paint demonstration two months ago."

The Naval Academy Alumni Association identifies 503 thirty-niners, of which 60 are widows of '39ers. Addresses are given in the Alumni Register.

Only about three-quarters of these '39ers are members of the Alumni Association and receive Shipmate. For the amount of work Flip Anderson (your president) and others including your "columnist," put into promoting '39 interests we should have more members to enjoy the class activities. The proposed Caribbean trip for '39ers had only 18 takers and the trip on the Mississippi 41. But considering the fun we had with 66 on the Caribbean trip last year, any number together makes a worthwhile trip.

George Gould, an Air Force Colonel '39er, sent in $100 for the '39 fund. He claims that he weighs only 140 pounds and could get down to 128 again and pin Charley Chandler in a trice, (3 seconds ?). Chandler when advised of this boast claimed that he now weighs in at 160 pounds "plus or minus" (the minus being optimistic) and would just lay on Gould and wear him out — or squash him.

The Executive Committee responding to the questionnaire's poll on our 45th Reunion agreed to direct the major effort towards a West Coast reunion in the Summer of 1984. The poll taken showed this to be favored. However at Homecoming in October, those who can't make the West Coast affair or who use Homecoming for an excuse to come East, will also have a celebration.

George Duncan will run the hospitaUty room in a motel where Frank Vannoy will get a block of rooms for the out-of-towners. Paul Loustanau wiU arrange the catering for a dinner dance after the game and Rhythm Moore wUI provide the music.

FUp Anderson will handle the tailgate luncheon as before. Although Ernie Schwab wasn't at the meeting, he was volunteered to take a Class picture since he's now very much in the business of photographing items to be insured, etc.

Chet Perry, out of Ohio, showed up in Washington in December and had dinner with his old roommate Frank Vannoy. He wants to be identified with '39 since he started with us, sank to '40, but then didn't graduate. (He's been added to our mailing list!)

A Christmas card alerted us to the death from cancer of Chick Adelmann, lieutenant commander, USNR, last May in Conostoga, California. He was a water resources expert and two years ago was with The World Health Organization in Madras, India. Chick graduated with '39 but was immediately honorably discharged, returning to the service from 1941 to 1946. Chick was good company at the boy's school and is well remembered by many of his Classmates — so it was a sad note in our holiday season. Also heard that Selly Graham's second wife died recentiy and that Selly is moving from Casselberry, Florida, to CaUfornia in March. His new address will be 2155 Schaeffer Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472.

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Paul Schratz writes: "We're back under the bright blue skies of Florida again (at Sugarmill Woods in Homosassa — which is 75 miles north of McDill AF base). We're now supervising the construction of a new home, on a rolling velvet golf course amid magnificent live oaks and loblolly pines. Come join us for a nature walk in the crisp early morning air. We'll return to Maryland in the Spring and can't desert that area completely.

Maybe we just Uke to build beautiful homes."

Noble Harris writes that along with Casey Childers and George Van Rogers they've started USNAAA luncheon meetings on Hilton Head.

They expected 25 at their February 12th meeting at the Sea Pines Conference Center.

At the latest Washington class luncheon Fred Hooper showed unreasoning class loyalty when he commented, "The Washington scene has lost Mark Russell but we still have Danny." Danny Weitzenfeld has just tried out a dozen one-liners on "the things we'd like to forget in 1982." The only usable one for Shipmate was, "I'm 65 this year and the guy who runs Social Security is only 32. So what happens now?"

George Roberts George Roberts sent in the above photo and notes: "Had a great chance to re-visit the Naval Academy in September. First time in many years.

1 was certainly impressed with the great class of '39 gift — THE CLOCK." Art Fischer reported that 'the San Diego contingent had a good turnout — 56 — for the ArmyNavy game at the Admiral Kidd Club. Although the game wasn't much, the party was. Included was one Army file who claimed a moral victory.

The half-time turned into a rousing birthday party for Mardy Ringness, who was given a present of a laundry bag full of popcorn. Most everyone met Mary Denham (Frank Blaha's widow) for the first time and enjoyed her company. She's a fine addition to the San Diego group. Because of the bad date for the game, some of our stalwarts were in Palm Springs." (Golf is more important?)

40 Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 77 Washington Report This year there are two direct mailings from our Annapolis cohorts requesting funds for worthy causes. You have received and, hopefully, already responded to the very exceUent missive from John Lacouture requesting (tax-exempt) donations to the Class of '40 drive for a $20,000 Naval Academy Foundation Scholarship. The other is a direct request for gifts (also tax exempt) to the annual Naval Academy Alumni Association Fund Drive.

The latter letter will give the Class of '40 Class Agents a rest this year in the hopeful expectation that our response will be just as generous as ever.

And NA '40 does seem to be passing the word by example that one of the best ways to make our extra money work for the future of our land is to invest it in our own Naval Academy. Other than family and church — what else has shaped our lives more?

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Ed Muhlenfeld with Thelma and Bill Scott

Virginia Trimble and Joe Weber trip the Light Belucci

Early Winters, Dick Brown with Maxine Pole, and Mary Carpenter

Rose and Mick Michaelis take their dancing semi-seriously

The spring husbands-and-wives get-together will be held in honor of our graduating NA'40 honorary alumnus, Eddie Meyers '82. It will be a 1200 lunch in the Annapolis Alumni House on Sunday, 25 April 1982. The setting, fine food and great companionship should be an inducement for you out-of-towners toflyin. Let the ol' sec. know your intentions and we'll arrange local transportation and lodging with the local lunch bunch. The phone is 703/683-3323 (Winters) or 301/757-3509 68

(Hechler) — or any Classmate in the DC area . . . It is possible that the '40 Fountain dedication or other events may be shaped up by that time to make the Sunday memorable . . .

NOTE: A recent communication from RAdm. Elliott Loughlin USN (Ret.) '33 president of the USNA Foundation, Inc., via John Lacouture, congratulates NA'40 for having sent in over one-third of our $20,000 goal by 6 January 1982. This is some kind of a record!! What more can I add?

Classmates — you are incredible!

Here's the final plea from Frank Frankenberger, 301/267-6408, for more artifacts and memorabilia to go into NAI940's Time Capsule for the Naval Academy Class of 2040: — "So far. . . very little for the capsule . . . menus. Hop Programs, a Betty 'toughs out' a waltz with Jack Bowell Saturn Medal, a 19USNA40 license plate, some articles about the Class and some good pictures . . . also a cocked hat and epaulets. This covers about 15 inches of our (5 feet) capsule. How about putting out a call for a sandblower's sword (3 feet long), some medals — both the large ones and the miniatures — plus samples of the mementos that the Class has had at the . . . Homecomings . . . " Use your imaginations, mates. There are our old-fashioned (in 2040!) straight razors, slide rules, ball point pens, watches, coins, eyeglasses, letter openers, tools . . . Please give Frank a call.

The annual Classes of '39 through '44 Christmas Dance was held at Fort Myer on 15 December 1981. A harried but unfailingly ebullient Dick White '43 relieved NA'42 of the Watch — as host. Jo Gray with Gordon Gayle '39 and daughter Susan; Dee The winter's first snow diminished attendance, but Winters, Jonnie Berndston did not stop the hardier senior citizens. Those in '40 who skied or sloshed their way to the festivities: Jonnie and Art Berndtson, Betty and Jack Bowell, Maxine Pole with Dick Brown, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Jo and Oz Gray, Ginny and Ted Hill, Scotti and George KronmUler, Rose and Mike MichaeUs, Ed Muhlenfeld (Marge home with a viral infection), Florence and Bill Roseborough with guests Gordon Gayle '39 and daughter Susan, Thelma and Bill Scott, Betty and Harv Seim, Penny and Hugh Vickery, Virginia Trimble and Joe Weber, and Dee and Early Winters (who still believes that anyone attending a party during a DC snowstorm is nuts . . .). Well, anyway. Bill Carpenter's trusty camera has recorded some candid shots of the locals out on the town . . . and Penny and Hugh Vickery, and Harv Seim having a good time.

After a false start in September (November '81 Shipmate, pg. 74) Dorothy & Gene Dueber finally departed Poolesville, Maryland for their new address in the West; 826 Colchester Drive, Port Orchard WA 98366.

Last December 7th marked the 40th year since the Pearl Harbor attack. In addition to the number of books already in circulation on the subject, newspapers from coast to coast carried recaps of that terrible tragedy. In the Baltimore NewsAmerican issue of 6 December, Joe Nawrozki's article "Pearl Harbor 40 Years Ago: They Were There" included particularly good present and past portraits of Ray Schneider and Ted Hechler along with summaries of their actions on the " . . . Day George Kronmiller with Jo and Oz Gray That Shall Live in Infamy . . . " .

News From Here and There In last month's column we promised to bring you another chapter in the peripatetic peregrinations of that indestructible barnacle. Foggy Newcomb (Remember his USS JOHN YOUNG

(DD-973) voyage in the June '81 Shipmate, pg.

64?). Well, starting with the West Coast and Foggy: — "Presently am enjoying my second six weeks' Pace CoUege math teaching cruise; this time in USS NORTON SOUND (VM-I), a WWII seaplane

tender now operating out of the Seabees' Pacific bastion at Port Hueneme as a missile test ship.

Several weeks ago I was privileged to witness the first VLS (Verticle Launching System) missiles ever fired from a U.S. naval vessel. Essentially, the firings are from vertical tubes embedded below decks in a rectangular, tightly packed array. From them the 'birds' are fired in rapid succession, using their combustion gases to initially propel them out. This is a revolutionary concept in contrast to existing Shipmate, March 1982

systems that use launchers that must be reloaded from magazines below. With VLS one can really say the missiles are fired directly from their 'magazines.' VLS is to be installed in newly built ships as part of the new AEGIS missile system.

Existing ships are to be modified to incorporate VLS, plus possibly the old NEW JERSEY or other moth-balled ships . . . NORTON SOUND is a non-

combatant ship, and as such carries a large percentage of women officers and crew members. Would you believe the navigator is a woman? So are the communicator, missile maintenance officer, disbursing officer, B (Boiler) and Deck division officers. 1 am StiU getting used to "Sweepers man your brooms" passed by a female boatswain's mate, pipe and all. Today I was in Repair 2 during an actual casualty (engineroom fire) and observed with admiration women hauling heavy fire hoses, wearing rescue equipment, undoing and opening heavy hatches. And also today I discovered that the ship's frog 'man' who jumps in and rescues downed aviators is a you-knowwhat. I saw no problems, other than the difficulty in stationing the ever increasing number of women in a limited number of sea billets. Pregnancy cases that occur are simply transferred elsewhere. Indeed, this is a Navy of which we could not possibly have conceived . . . " Jestation, Foggy?

A lovely letter from Kay Parlett included a roster of officers on board our late Classmate Pete Parlett's WEST VIRGINIA in July '40. Kay writes

" . . . I was Uving and working in Bremerton on December 7, 1941. When 1 came home from church I turned on the radio to hear Jimmy Fidler say'WEST VIRGINIA sunk —all hands lost . . .'.Of course this was not true but I wasn't sure whether Pete was ahve or not until December 23, when a censored (of course) letter arrived. How wonderful his beautiful handwriting looked! He wrote about how beautiful the flowers were — and how much he missed me . . . that was all — but enough. Later on. Snuffy Smith, his roommate, came back to Bremerton and told me that Pete had been wounded but not seriously . . . " Congratulations to Ed Gillette in San Francisco!

Word has come in (via Shipmate's hard-working staff) that Ed has finally retired from the presidency of Johnson and Higgins of California (the world's largest privately held firm of international insurance brokers, average adjusters, and employee benefit plan consultants). After approximately a quarter of a century with J&H, Ed continues to be active in numerous civic, charitable and academic organizations. He is a trustee of Golden Gate University and the University of CaUfornia (Berkeley) Business School, president and director of the Dean Witter Foundation and a director for the Hills Foundation and the Miranda Lux Foundation. Time for golf, Ed. The Secretary's Corner At least 40 or more of my Classmates out there know what a truly rotten correspondent your secretary really is. I'm way behind in my responses . . . and out of space in this issue for a lot of truly interesting '40 news. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION: Winters will try to catch up. Patience, Cary . . . * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

41 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20817 301/320-3887 Percent Members: 70 Spring is nearly here so hang in there! In the meantime. Winter produced a variety of class accomplishments. For a starter, Leslie and Mac Nicholson sailed their 42' Whidbey, "April 1," from Georgetown in the Bahamas to St. Thomas, V.I., non-stop on just one tack. Ifyou look it up, 1 think you will agree that it's a rare feat and, before you ask, I think it was the starboard tack!

Back at the ranch, the Crown Sailing Center at the Academy has been reserved for '41 at this year's Homecoming. And in a real show of advance plantung. Jack Rogers has reserved 65 rooms for '41 at the Holiday Inn for our 45th Homecoming.

Last September, Ken Steen took the accompanying pictures at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, during a class luncheon. According to Ken, Willie DeVenter does a good job keeping track of '41ers in that area. I thank them both for doing a super job of keeping me posted.

Tony Lilly wrote tHe following from Hawaii: "Betty and Joe Taussig came to Hawaii to observe the 40th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Joe, as a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and as a representative of the Secretary of the Navy. Following that event, Joe and Betty and Pauahi and Ace Clark came over to Maui to spend two nights with Tony and Ginger. We had a great time, non-stop talking and reminiscing with a few "wet your whistles" thrown in. Among other things we tripped to the top of Haleakala where Emperor Taussig hurled challenges to the crater and was peacefully ignored. Wine tasting at Maui's new Tedeschi winery and a visit to the Protea Coop were also featured. Proteas are strikingly beautiful flowers of South African origin now being grown on Maui and exported as cut flowers to the mainland. Pauahi took some home to paint. She is a noted member of Hawaii's 'Roving Rembrandts.' Joe's memory of our days at the Naval Academy far exceeds mine and it was great fun to relive some of it with him."

From Sitka, Alaska, Lt. Dick Wright, USCG, wrote me a good letter about his father, our Dick, the class nomad. Young Dick flies with the Coast Guard and thoroughly enjoys Sitka. "I don't think I have ever seen such a beautiful location in my life. It is just spectacular. Even those who Uve here or sail through here cannot experience the vast beauty without flying over it. Every thime 1 go flying I am continuously awed by the immensity of it all — mountains that jut into the sky upwards of 15,000', even 20,000'; lakes, waterfalls, Pau and Ace Clark, Bette Taussig, Ginger Lilly, Emporer Joe, Tony Lilly

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meadows, glaciers. The wUdUfe is abimdant; eagles are common as sparrows, bear, deer, mountain goats, big-hom sheep. Even the fishing is Umitiess: halibut, salmon, trout, king crab." Dick further reports that he saw his father last July when he arrived unaimounced and stayed less than a week.

"After leaving here, he (senior Dick) left for Avignon, France, to study the French language for several months prior to his current trip to Africa.

He somehow had met a university professor who taught French at the University of Avignon. The professor offered to tutor him in French. So from August to November that is where he was. Then in December he left with five Frenchmen he'd met (who spoke not a word of EngUsh) for Algeria to jeep across the Sahara Desert. From Algiers, they were to go south to Niger and into Nigeria. There they would part company; they going to Lagos and my Dad going east into Cameroon, Central African Republic, Zaire, Zambia, Tanzania and up into Kenya. His plaimed return to the U.S.A., is in March." Somewhere in the offing is a ChinaRussia transit on the Trans-Siberian Railway!

Young Dick also sent the accompanying picture of his father at the end of his canoe trip down the Mississippi River in 1980.

Others with wanderlust include the Rieves. RoUo wrote that he and Lucy had quite a trip last Summer. They flew to Frankfurt and trained to Paris where they met close friends, two couples, from CaUfonua. Then train to Auxerre to board a barge for a week of cruising. Then they picked up a rental van and drove through Switzerland, Austria and ended at Frankfurt. Flew to London and on home. The six of them had the whole barge (3 cabins — 3 baths) and a young crew that made the whole experience most memorable. Lucy and Rollo strongly recommend a trip like theirs.

I am sorry to report that Don Quigley's wife, Maxyne, died last December and was buried in Arlington. Don expressed his thanks to the Class for its bouquet of flowers and for the attendance by so many Classmates at the ArUngton services. I am sure that aU of us extend to Don and the famUy our deepest sympathy.

Those erstwhUe roommates, John Burwell and Dick Foster, nicely sent in a slew of directory changes which, together with a batch accumulated at Homecoming, should provide an evening's edifying entertainment bringing your directories upto-the-minute. Pick up a pen and go to work!

Ackley, N.W. — new ZIP 17870; Byrd, D.L. — 70

wife's name is Jeanne; Ensey, L.B. phone 301/356-7174; Felton, G.S. — 205 Haldane Drive, Southern Pines NC 28387; HiU, R.M. — 713/350-1155; Landreth, J.L. — new ZIP 20833; Lilly, P.A. — 327 Alae Road, Kula HI 96790; MacMillan, O.D. — 2 Fifth Avenue, Cudjoe Gardens, Summerland Key FL 33042; Maxwell, F.W. — ZIP 98040; McLean, C.E. Jr. — 56 Oyster River Road, Durham NH 03824, 603/868-5122; Merdinger, C.J. — P.O. Box 7249 in lieu of 5294, 702/831-7747 and the home address is 5538 Caminito Consuella, La JoUa CA 92037, 714/272-0269; Na>-mark, S. — 27500 La Vida Real, Los Altos Hills CA 94022; Polatty, D.P. Jr. — New ZIP 23464 and phone 804/495-0274; Reeves, G.M. — 3535 N. First Avenue, Apt. K-l, Tucson AZ 85719, 602/293-6540; Ruder, F.J. — 210 East Fairfax St., Apt. 519, Falls Church VA 22046, 703/532-5425; Searle, R.F. — Star Route 3, Box 241, Bath ME 04530, 207/443-6774; Schoenbaum, H.W. — new address given in Jan.-Feb. issue was business address. Mickey and Howard still live at 2808 Fair Ave., Columbus OH 43209; SheUy, T. Jr. — Captiva address is good from Oct. to May. Other months — 481 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan CT 06840; Sisk, H. — Box 936 in lieu of 396; Smith, R.J. — 359 N. Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdaleby-the-Sea FL 33308, 305/771-4234.

Dick Foster says that one of the statistics coming from last year's homecoming is that there are StiU 311 of us present!

42 Sec'y, R. S. Day CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station Arlington VA 22206 Percent Members: 73

43 Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III (SC) USN (Ret.) 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wes Burnett (SC) USN (Ret.) 253 Heamans Way, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 67 In December as I wTite this column, the bay window in front of the desk looks out of the wintry blue waters and brown marshlands of Mill Creek, Maryland. The magnificent formations of Canadian geese have honked their way across our skies, their echelons pointed south. It is time for reflection, for reading, for family, and for the holiday season to warm the human spirit. Reflect, please, and pray, as the night descends on brave Poland.

Consider the value and the price of our liberty.

If you know any members of the armed service, write and thank them for their sacrifices, particularly at this time of an increasing reliance on a strong defense.

The Honorable RusseU D. Hale, USNA '66, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management), spoke to the local Alumni Association Chapter the other day — a very interesting, open and informed judgment on the Reagan administration's defense posture. He says that, in spite of Stockman doubts, the administration will hang tough on supply-side economics and the military buildup. There are three fundamental elements of essential defense spending: first is the replacement of the overaged strategic forces. The B-52 has reached limits of economic and opera-

tional Ufe. It routinely experiences in-flight emergencies which compromise mission objectives. The Stealth bomber will be developed as rapidly as possible, but the B-1 is required for penetration capabiUty as soon as possible with a cruise missUe transport mission following. Similarly, the Minuteman must be replaced by the MX (The old tube technology is unreUable and unavailable) and Polaris, of course, is being replaced by Trident.

The second element of defense spending is an increased emphasis on a maritime strategic.

The third involves spending on cunent force readiness and war sustainability (problems such as SpRU.ANCE-class DD with harpoon systems and no missiles).

Budget pressures continue to build and the 12 bilUon cut in the 82-84 defense budget wiU be taken largely in conventional force modernization slowdowns.

Mr. Hale describes a younger Congress, majority six years or less of seniority, whose view of the world differs from ours. Many are lawyers, without experience in the military war and with campus backgrounds discolored by recoUections of an unpopular war in Vietnam. The iniUtarv' now lacks an essential constituecy in the U.S. Congress (the Senate still has a powerful old guard) so the struggle to confront the Soviet with adequate counterforce here and in Europe wiU continue. The Reagan administration is firm in its intentions, but faces growing opposition. Defense is not yet fashionable.

Fenton Smith wrote a nice letter from Chula Vista, CaUfomia. He and Peggy journeyed to Chico, California, in June where all three of their chUdren and four grandchildren congregated to help Candy marry her red-headed, blue-eyed Irish sweetheart of five years, DarreU Murphy. Their son, Scott, played his original composition on the piano at the buffet dinner foUowing a formal church wedding. After four days of festivities, they continued on to Port Townsend, Washington, to see their beautiful new house built by versatUe composer son, Scott, with its spectacular view of Discovery Bay and the Olympic mountains. On a clear day you can see Mt. Rainier from the deck.

Sound tenific? You can buy it! It is a Fenton Smith speculation in the good life, not his new home. With little more than an admiring pause, he and Peggy shoved off with son Steve, Maggie and two li'l kids in a 37 foot sailboat through the San Juan Islands, all arranged in exquisite detail by the chUdren. They anticipate a cruise into Canadian waters under the same pampering tutelage next Summer. It's lucky Smitty is in his last year of teaching because begimung with June '82 retirement they plan 7-8 months of U.S. travel including the 40th in Annapolis.

Notes from various sources, reliable and otherwise: Dale Cox is marketing some sort of "smart pill" in California — basically vitamins and herbs of Mexican origin. Reputed to be vile tasting. Facts skimpy but idea interesting.

Jerrj- Colleran has moved to San Diego on assignment with Manteck. Learned this when I tried to reach him for lunch in Washington (DC).

The Keeler daughter Pat and husband, Michel Jean, are back in New York after their restaurant venture in southern France fell short of expectations. Evidently small French towns lack the eclectic tastes of the Big Apple. Own and Peg dashed over to France and joined them for a 2700 mile trip through southern France, Loire Valley, Mediteranean coast, away from the tourists.

The Holloways' new home is very lovely. It stands on high ground in Epping Forest, Annapolis, overlooking a pretty, deep water cove Shipmate, March 1982

which opens on the Severn River. The front hall, with its circular stairway, is particularly attractive.

Jim's sailboat rides at his private pier while he and Dabney entertain in the style of the country squire which Jim gives every evidence of becoming.

Avoiding the government bureaucracy which burdened his tour as CNO, he has a nice job as president of the Council of American Ship Operators. It evidently leaves him enough time to write Letters to the Editor, attend Foreign Affairs Conferences, chop wood and repair the road he blazed through wood and ravine to the house.

Earl Buckwalter is in the Washington area with Eleanor on assignment to help with a daughter's Ulness. They make an annual visit to the Annapolis area to visit famUy. Earl's last duty was as CO of Naval Station, Key West, so, quite logically, he retired there. He says the old Naval Station is in a sad state of repair but the Air Station is busy and developments in the Carribbean suggest renewed interest in his old command.

Dr. Jim Aller has delivered an interesting paper on his favorite subject — growing salt water loving plants in desert areas to increase world food supplies and as a source of needed chemicals. Jim is a very interesting guy — stimulating and amusing but I observe that his attractive wife, Mary, no longer Ustens too intently to his jokes.

Amedeo Galvani reviewed the book The Ship That Would Not Die (USS LAFFEY DD-724) by RAdm. Julian Becton USN, (Ret.) in the November Shipmate. I met Al about a year ago, quite by accident, on the first tee of the Amphibious Base Golf Course in Virginia Beach. He hit a good drive. He also writes well. Since Bill Hardcastle has proved a reluctant area correspondent, I'm recruiting Capt Amedeo Galvani USN (Ret.), author and critic, for some good copy.

PLEASE!

Capt. Henry Bress USN (Ret.) (Courtesy of Sam Blale)

I mentioned the travail of Hank Bress a couple of months ago. Hank's capacity for optimism is apparent in the contrast between the picture of him shown here and the good humor of his comment, "The photography is not a Star Wars publicity shot but rather a picture of me recovering from my broken neck, apparently suffered 30 years ago, only recently discovered. As far as I know this is as close as anyone in the Class has come to wearing a halo." Hank enjoys visits and calls.

The Washington Chapter USNA Alumni Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month for lunch at the COM Fort Myer. Our Class is usually well represented. The programs are exceUent — AdnUral Hayward in September; VAdm. Bill Mack, President, Naval Academy Alumni Shipmate, March 1982

peared on page 49 of the December Shipmate. Of course this list does not include all of those who contributed throughout the remainder of the calendar year, but is significant that '44 stood first in dollars and in number of donors to the association for the fiscal year — primarily through our support of the '44 Memorial which is administered through the Alumni Assocation. Congratulations again!

Candidate Hope Strong Jr.

Association, October; columnist George WiU in November; General Kelly, Ass't Comdt of the Marine Corps and former CO of the Rapid Deployment Force in December. Flag those third Wednesdays down on your calendar. You all need some honest/flcM after reading the Washington' Post for your news every day. Frank Ault is VP of the Chapter.

Hope Strong is the new mayor of Winter Park, Florida. I hope Shipmate can reproduce the nice picture of a handsome, smiling Hope as it appeared in the Sun Herald in October. Hope's campaign revolved around a controversy over purchase of the private water supply company by the town and his opposition to change in the city charter to provide for a city manager. He beat the incumbent. Congratulations, Hope.

Mariella and Jim Oliver visited his mother in Birmingham at Thanksgiving. They also managed to see the Auburn-Alabama game and play the Shoal Creek Country Club course, site of the 1980 PGA. Ifyou move in those circles, Jim, we really ought to increase our two bit Nassau bets to something more appropriate to your Class (financial, not golf).

John Gano has 20 copies of the 25 Year Book and 20 copies of the 30 Year Supplement available at mark down prices of $12 and $8 respectively.

Contact him at 10521 Providence Way, Fairfax VA 22030, or tel. 703/385-8964, if you want copies.

And as a final note. Jack Van Ness writes from Williamsburg, Virginia, that he was visiting the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and he happened to see that Classmate Eric Ischinger is a patient there and quite ill. Jack was able to see him briefiy and his spirits are great, and the medical personnel admire him as a gentleman and a model patient. Eric would love to hear from his friends and Classmates, and a short visit if in the area would be appropriate.

News Clip Following is an excerpt from a letter to the editor of the Washington Post from Don Paolucci concerning the retirement of Adm. Hyman G. Rickover. It is quoted particularly for you "nuke boat" fellows, who like Don spent many years with the submarine force. " . . . Although 1 spent about 25 years with the submarine force, the admiral and I were not mutual admirers. Nevertheless, the nation owes an unending debt of gratitude to Adm. Rickover for his well-known curmudgeonly competence in leading the free world to superiority in nuclear power. It is fitting, therefore, that the nation make a final acknowledgment of the contributions of this unique citizen.

"I propose to the Navy, Congress, the president and the people of the United States that Adm. Rickover be given three distinct honors as he leaves the Navy: first, that the president award him the Medal of Freedom; second, that the Congress cause a gold medal to be struck in his honor, and finally, that we all insist that Hyman Rickover be promoted to the five-star rank of fleet admiral."

1 would expect that congressional and presidential support of Don's proposals will be forthcoming in the near future.

Bill Campbell wrote that he and Candy toured to Florida in October to visit their son and daughter-in-law, BiU and Amy, in Clearwater where young Bill is an attorney. While down there they visited Ann and Jim Tench in Sarasota where Jim retired due to heaUh reasons in the late 1940s to become head of the mathematics department of Sarasota High School. Jim will retire again this Spring and devote his time to his avocation of collection and repair of antique clocks while Ann will continue to grow prize orchids and roses at their home, 2373 Rose St., Sarasota FL 33579. The photo shows the CampbeUs and Tenches in sunny Sarasota.

44 Sec'y, 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 FrankUn St. Annapolis MD 21401 301/268-6474 Percent Members: 65 '44 Memorial Project Contributions continue to flow in — two of which will be acknowledged below — and in all Ukelihood our goal will be attained before you read this column. It is a continuing pleasure to see such solid support from Classmates and wives everywhere. A Usting of donors for the last Alumni Association fiscal year (through June 1981) ap-

Campbells and Tenches

Bob Clack sent in a century note for the '44 Memorial Fund, which is greatly appreciated. He also commented, "How is that again? Ray Bock a member of the Association? That perhaps explains why inflation is running rampant and the Russians are running amok." Bob invites class members traveUing in the Flint Hills just west of Manhattan, Kansas, to drop anchor on his modest "spread" on Rte. I — Box 162, ZIP 66502.

Telephone first to 913/359-4412. It's beautiful country with deer, pheasant, and quail for neighbors.

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Jack Stockton wrote that he and Hester are planning to make the 40th Homecoming and wants to make arrangements for accommodations early.

All of us share in that concern. For your information Hank Gorman, as appointed chairman, had made some alternate block reservations for accommodations. As soon as his arrangements are firm enough, we wUI give the information wide circulation in this column and probably by letter flyer.

Mike Caldwell reported in by Christmas card that he and Lib are shifting berths to North CaroUna right on the inland waterway when they get the house built. They will be about 40 miles below Bob "Hawkeye" Hawkins and Priscilla who live in New Bern. Mike's temporary address while building will be c/o W.M. Sanders, Rte. I — Box 264, Hubert NC 28539.

Rojo Adamson checked in with the photo of himself, Lynn, and Katty and Jack Christman in front of the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs where they spent a glorious week end of golfing at the Air Force Academy. They join up each year for a reunion so that Jack can win Rojo's money by refusing to give him strokes on the course. The Adamsons were en route to the Bahamas in January where they joined Nan and Ted Snyder and Dottie and Bill Chapman for another vacation.

Rojo and Lyn Hormssal, Kaity and (?) Jack Christman

Don Millar started the new year right by making good on his resolution to send in a century note check for the Memorial Fund. He and Eileen are happily anchored now at 1903 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis MD 21401, and they report their youngest daughter Lorna is upholding tradition as a lieutenant in the dental corps stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Dick DePrez and Bee came in with a Christmas card and brief report. Dick said "Red Dog" Davis was in fine shape at the last local squadron meeting of the Association of Naval Aviation, and that Wayne Surface recounted proudly at Betty Hollyfield's Christmas party that he had successfully assembled a Heathkit computer.

George Peery sent in the photo of three roommates and wives taken at their first reunion since Jacksonville in 1943. The three of them dragged these same three gals during upper class years at USNA, married them after graduation, and are still happily married to them. The reunion was at Joe McClane's home in Virginia Beach where Joe and Betty have lived for years. Martha and Hall Castle have recently moved to Newport News, Virginia. Bette and George Peery are still in Fairfax, Virginia, where they have lived since 1965.

Joe and Hal are fully retired while George still teaches math in Fairfax County.

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Gordon Willis reports that he follows this column and enjoys reading about his Classmates' varied accomplishments. Gordon sent along a copy of the Virginia Council of Higher Education report for September 1981 which indicated that he was re-elected Chairman of The Council. Its charter is the overall operation of the publicly supported institutions of higher education in Virginia, including approval of missions, new programs, and the disbursement of tuition assistance to students.

The Council advises the Governor and the General Assembly and acts as a buffer between the elected officials and the institutional leadership. Gordon says it is fascinating work which requires a great deal of his time. He now operates seven crushed stone plants and is extensively into land development. Gordon stays in close contact and plays golf a couple of times a year with Bill Barrow. He sees E.P.T. Smith regularly in Roanoke where he practices law. He also gets together from time to time with Doug Aldrich, who is in the steel business, when he visits town. Gordon said he would be pleased to see any of us who find ourselves in the Roanoke area.

Special Tribute Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Evelyn Netting and the family for the untimely loss of her husband and our Classmate, Bob "Hammock" Netting. His unbounded energy, enthusiasm and joy in living are depicted well in a letter from his close friend and classmate. Jack Laney. These straight forward words from Jack form a simple and sincere tribute: "Just a note to let you know about Bob Netting's fatal heart attack. He collapsed while running down a ramp after the Charger (San Diego)/Buffalo football game here in San Diego on December 6. He was cremated, with ashes being scattered at sea.

"Commands held before retiring as a Captain in 1966 consisted of the submarine SENNET and

ammunition ship FIREDRAKE. After retirement.

Bob became involved in promotion and marketing activities that included positions with the old San Diego Rocket professional basketball team, San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau; and, since 1976, marketing manager for me here at the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater. He had also formed his own company (NETCO) for promoting sales and marketing.

"Bob was a dedicated Rotarian, being past president of the Pt. Loma Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. As a Classmate, fellow professional, business associate and friend, he will be missed.

Secretary's Corner This month marks exactly eight years that yours truly has turned out this column for '44. Working at a full-time job in the Northrop Corporation Washington office during this whole period and meeting Shipmate deadlines has, on occasion, caused conflicting priorities and midnight oil consumption. Nevertheless, it has at once been a pleasure and a challenge. I am still working and since none of you "retired squared" types has beaten a path to my door to relieve me of watch, 1 shall carry on for now with your kind assistance in feeding me the hot dope. — WVW.

Sec'y, Capt. Carl Gronemann, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4204 Shannon Hill Road Alexandria VA 22301 703/960-8762 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington VA 22207 703/536-7156 Percent Members: 60 The lead item in last month's column described the installation ceremony of RAdm. Ed Dexter '28 as an Honorary Member of the Class of 1945, including the presentation of a green and gold Tshirt. Class Crest, bumper sticker. Green Bowler, etc. . . . and remarks by President Al Olsen, Classmate Al Slaff and new Classmate, Ed Dexter. So now, in this issue, we present Gus Swainson's photos of that memorable event. In a November letter to Adm. Dexter, enclosing our 30 Year After Book, President Olsen succinctly expressed the thoughts of those who were at Homecoming: "May I say that you gave our 1981 Homecoming a special warmth and sense of comaraderie that we will always remember! Your wonderful talk about our common heritage and experiences brought back great memories."

Additional Homecoming photos by Gus Swainson, in addition to those which appear in this issue, are available to you by writing to me, Dutch, and, please include some news for this column!

Your Christmas cards and newsletters were posted at the 12 January (second Tuesday) luncheon at Ft. Myer. Thanks to all of you who remembered the Class. And speaking of Class luncheons, there were 48 Classmates and 2 guests at the November affair to hear RAdm. John D. Beecher '52 of NavSea give us a fascinating description, with slides, of the planned modernization of the battleship NEW JERSEY at Long Beach which is scheduled for completion in January 1983.

Noting that the NEW JERSEY is in better material shape today than 50% of the operating force, he reviewed the reasons for the decline of the battleship, pointing out that the conditions today are reversed, i.e., limited carrier assets and the availability of long range missiles. An active question and answer period followed in which it was revealed that IOWA, MISSOURI and WISCONSIN are

also scheduled to be brought back on the line, each with a reduced complement of some 1500. Also present was RAdm. Jim Snyder USN (Ret.), the last CO of NEW JERSEY during the Vietnam war.

And at the December luncheon, 39 Classmates, including guest, Capt. Bill Masek USN (Ret.) listened to our State Department Classmate, Alf Bergesen, describe his latest overeas tour as Chargfe d'affaires and Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti. Fortunately, Bobbie and Alf will be with us in the Washington area for a while after having been posted to Austria, Berlin, Cambodia, Saipan, Trust Territories, Bangladesh, Haiti and finally, 3817 47th St. NW, Washington DC 20016. We're glad you're back!

Not previously reported in this column was the fabulous Fall Golf Outing on 17 October held at the prestigious Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia, hosted by Helen and Don Poe and Betty and Jim Cockrill. Golf, tennis, bridge and hiking were available during the day, followed by cocktails and dinner at the club and a brandy or so at the Cockrills. At dinner attended by 31 Classmates and spouses, Jim Cockrill awarded himself the prize for low gross and split the low net award between Mike Marschall and Charley Mize. Jack Barron provided a unique gift to the Shipmate, March 1982

Honorary Classmate Ed Dexter '28

Shipmate, March 1982

winners, consisting of several railroad "date naUs" inscribed with the year, '45. Toxey Zeigler will host the Spring outing at Annapolis.

While vacationing in Venice, Florida, Mary EUen and Paul Purkrabek visited Ginny and Tom Polk at their new home on Long Boat Key, just west of Sarasota. Last year, Ginny supervised the completion of the Spanish style "showplace" home on the water, complete with pier, pool and tennis court, while Tom commuted from Washington on weekends. Quite appropriately, they named the spread, "For Fin," which means "finally." Tom, now retired, is dabbling in "Florida Citrus." Why not drop them a line at: "Por Fin" Hideaway Bay, Long Boat Key FL 33548.

Thanks to Bob Close, writing from 204 Austin Blvd., Edinburg TX 78539, the mystery of the four-starred Black N appearing under Bill Skinner's photo on page 281 of our Lucky Bag, has been cleared up! Also see page 273 and you wiU find a similar citation for Bob. The tale begins on a Monday of June Week 1943, the day the men of '45 received their Class rings. To celebrate. Bill Skinner and Bob Close spent the afternoon at a local "safe house," scooping up a few . . . About 2100, they headed back through the quiet and peaceful Yard — no white uniforms in sight, so they each lit up for a last smoke. But alas, the night was dark and their flame was spotted by Bird Dog Miller, in khaki, heading for Bancroft HaU to take the watch. "Ah, smoking 1 see, boys," he purred as they came abeam of Tecumseh, foUowed by, "1 smeU alcohol. Have you been drinking?" Skinner, in the true tradition of the 17th Company, whipped out a quick and suicidal response, "We have nothing to say. Sir, until we talk to our lawyers. Sir." Whereupon the diad found themselves being escorted to sick bay by the MOOW, Dean Axene. Results: " . . . evidence of the use of alcohol . . . " Several days later, the draconian edict was published "100 demerits applied to the First Class allotment of 150 and one week's loss of summer leave." Bob gives credit to the Executive Department for exercising restraint against the inhabitants of his room. "As it was, our room seemed to dash headlong into peril. The approximate final demerit count was: Bob Close, 125; BiU Skinner, 130; Ted Munson, 141 and Jim Masters, 147." A perusal of the characters appearing between the pages of the Lucky Bag under the banner of the 17th Company reveals a ragtag bag of non-reg Mids: Wiley Conover, Ace Lewis, JT Cockrill, Ben Leavitt, Stu Nelson, Les Buck, Alf Bergesen, Tex Ostrom, Joe Schwager, Randy Prothro and Bones Thomas, just to name a few. Could there have been a more non-reg outfit than the Fighting 17th?

Reflections On Golden Pond: Would you believe, it won't be long before some of our Classmates will be eligible for monthly Social Security checks in 1982, assuming the supply side Reaganomics hasn't done away with the program? . . . Al Olsen located Anthony A. Natoniewski just before he became an official Phantom. Tony is an engineer working for the U.S. Army in Seoul, Korea, APO San Francisco CA 96301. He is married and has four children . . . Jim Hennegan, after 17 years of building submarines with Electric Boat Co. of Groton, will retire on 30 April.

Bobbie and Jim plan to remain in the area . . .

Phil Erickson has been named Class of '45 National Alumni Fund Drive Chairman for 1982. As you may recall, in 1981, the Class of '45 stood second in the number of donors (236) and seventh in the dollar amount ($11,411) . . . Hey, Ed White what's your new address down there in Florida? . . . Did you know that the 1982 edition of the 73

Alumni Association's luncheons in Houston are usually attended by Frank CUfford, Kirby Ewing, Bert Leecraft, Shot Sevier and Ski whose son, .Mark WUder, is on the April election ticket in Long Beach, running for District One councilman . . . RAdm. Mike Marschall USN (Ret.) has been elected to the Board of Directors of Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas, Inc., an international engineering, architectural, planning and construction management firm. For the last two years, Mike served as Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration, where he directed a staff of 18,000 employees and worked with a budget of $1.7 biUion (a far crv- from the budget of the 18th Company) . . . Bob Falardeau contacted PhU Erickson to find out how to obtain the Philippine Liberation and PhiUppine Presidential Unit Citation medals that he and Ted Finnegan earned on board the CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793). Write Phil for further information . . . Buzz Uhler has been selected to appear in the 13th edition of Who's Who in California, published every two years. The 6(X)-page reference volume contains biographical sketches of 5000 Californians of achievement.

Buzz is a general engineer in the Fleet Weapons Engineering Duectorate at Pomt Mugu . . . Kathy and Ralph Stell visited daughter, Laura and son, Ralph 111, in Lenox, Massachusetts, over Thanksgiving. While there, they visited Phil and Dick Hardy. Dick is still working for GE at Pittsfield.

46 Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PL, Bethesda MD 20814 Corr. Sec'y, "Daisy" Wilhoit 1103 Santa Rufina Ct. Solana Beach CA 92075 714/481-2093 Percent Members: 60

More of the Same Register of Alumni has a geographical locator?

How many Classmates do we have hving in Spain . . . in Australia? If you want your own copy, order from the Alumni Association for only $20 . . . Does anyone have a cunent address for Paul Benzui (you knew him as Paul Nachman Shulman)? His last known address was: 28 Vitkin St., Haifa ME 628 Israel . . . While in San Diego over Christmas visiting daughters Laurie and Linda, Winnie and Stu Bowcock attended the 20 December '45 Christmas Pot Luck and Housewarming Party at the new home of Ann and Sam Gorsline . . . Sally and Howard Bucknell married their daughter, Lucy Potter to Mr. Robert Arthur John Needham on 27 December at Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island . . . Aubrey Lester Buck, Jr. received a hand-calligraphed certificate of Life Membership in the Association of the Class of 1945. Do you have yours? Write to Carl Gronemann, or if you want to pay up, write to Ozzie Dale . . . For you Washington-area Classmates — did you ever wonder how you can get on the phone call reminder list for the second Tuesday luncheons at Ft. Myer Officers' Club? All you have to do is to get in touch with Paul Purkrabek and he will put your name on one of

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the several call Usts . . . One of the recent suggestions for the '45 After 45 Gift came from Tom Utegaard: "How about a bust of Dolly Parton's bust? That would really get attention!" Chairman Bill Barnes and his committee are actively examining all aspects of this proposal . . . Yes, Samantha, you're right, Alex Fuselier was Salty Sam of our day . . . The annual summer picnic of the Santa Barbara chapter of the USNA Alumni Association drew a batch of '45ers: Homer Adrianse, Bob Dosien, Hank Milhan, Bob Puddicombe, Bill Riordan and Fred Ulam . . . For the Westcoasters, here is the June Week West schedule for the next few years: 1982, Los Angeles (QUEEN MARY);

1983, San Francisco; 1984, San Diego; 1985 Puget Sound and 1986, Monterey . . . Did you see that there were two '45 couples on the Alumiu Association's sponsored voyage around England, Scotland and Wales in mid-July? Virginia and Frank Markle and Mary and Marion Webb . . . And the 8 December USNA Alumni Association's Christmas Party at the New York Yacht Club was attended

by CharUe and Dave Manning, Joan and Don Logic, Carolyn and Bill Hoover, Sue and Frank Zanazzi, Gus Swainson and Honorary Classmate, Ed Dexter '28. . . . Ski Dzikowski reports that the

When I sat down yesterday to write this column, it suddenly dawned on me that I am starting on my 31st year! Now, if that won't sober you I don't know what will. As a matter of fact, I got to thinking about what had happened during all those years and, before I knew it, the day was gone! Now back to reality.

During the first week end in December we drove to Scottsdale and stayed with the lacobellis whUe I attended a Navy League meeting. On Thursday night (3 December) there was a smaU cocktail party at the lacobellis' and then we moved to the home of Avery and "Ace" Jones for a tamale pie dinner whipped up by Avery. In addition to the three couples already mentioned, Evie and Bill Crosby and Jane and Art Kinneberg were also present.

Fortunately for us, the Kinnebergs were up from Douglas for a meeting of the board of directors of Phelps Dodge Corp. Art, in addition to being a director, is also senior V.P. and general manager of western operations. He says P.D. is buUding corporate offices in Phoenix and they wiU be moving from Douglas, probably sometime in '82.

On Saturday morning. Homer Key who had to miss the Thursday parties, came over to the lacobelli's to watch the Army Game with us. IncidentaUy, the dog in the picture with Avery and "Ace" Jones is named "Daisy" so, naturally, the two of us had our picture taken together!

Here is a recent picture of Alice and George Ferch. They stopped by recentiy on their way home from Tiajuana.

We had grandiose plans to visit all Classmates in the Northwest over the Christmas holidays, but Shipmate, March 1982

to clearly indicate that it is to be credited to the Class of '46 Fund. If your employer matches gifts, send that form along too. Wils says you can send your contribution (along with your $10 Class dues) to him at 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale VA 22003 and he will forward your '46 Fund Contribution to Alumni House. Wils says: "Other than the Class Fund, I'm still tutoring at full steam and also working part-time at Inter- National Research Institute, as I have for the past five years. Interesting, fun and keeping my hand in. I'm also keeping up with my "refunding" hobby, sending for from 100 to 300 refunds each month." Wils occasionally sends one of these refunds to me and 1 have already received about forty dollars as a result of his "hobby." Which reminds me that I also received contributions recently from "Blackie" Yerbury, "JigJig" Dougherty and Colvin Agnew. Thank you, aU.

Jane and Art Kinneberg

Homer Key

Alice and George Ferch

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Mary and Dick Daly

finally decided to concentrate on our family and allow everyone else to do the same. We took one night off shortly after arrival in Seattle for a small dinner party at the home of Edie and "Blackie" Yerbury, attended also by Mary and Dick Daly.

Our oldest daughter, Barbi recently took a job with Safeco Insurance in Seattle and quickly discovered that Edie Yerbury works in the same building, same floor! "Small world," says Barbi.

Doris lacobelU (always good for at least one item of information) shared her Christmas card from Helen and Ted Saunders which said that Ted is now with Kaiser Engineers. He was formerly ass't V.P. and director of physical planning, construction and operations, for the Univ. of California (9 campuses). The live at 60 Yorkshire Dr., Oakland CA 94618. Helen also revealed that Clarkie and Bill Walton have gone to Saudi Arabia for two years. Bill works for Bechtel.

If you watched the Cotton Bowl game you know that Perry Smith (now with CBS) was executive producer of the TV version. I'U have to check this out a bit more, though, because when I last heard from Perry a couple of years ago he was executive producer of the Hughes Sports Network.

Was talking on the phone with Herk Camp recently and he gave me the address of Pat and "Chuck" Walker — P.O. Box 1299, Wickenberg AZ 85358. I phoned "Chuck" hoping to be able to see them on our way to Phoenix in December.

Unfortunately, they were going to be away during that time. He says during the Summer they rent a house on the Hood Canal (in Washington).

Had a long phone conversation last week with Lee Martin. Gretchen and Lee were down from Monument, Colorado, visiting their daughter Tony, in San Diego. Lee says the real-estate business is slow, but he's still working at it. He also told me that Bob Mott is in real estate in Colorado Springs.

Here's the latest on the Class of '46 (thousand) Fund to support the Forrestal Lecture Series at the Naval Academy. As of 31 December the Fund stood at $38,400 with contributions from about 300 Classmates. WUs Engel says several have contributed twice and a few three times. Aw, cummon, guys! Can't we have contributions (of whatever amount) from a majority at least? If you send your contributions directly to Alumni House, be sure

Marilynn and Bruce Althoff (can you beUeve it?) left Honolulu to spend the holidays with their family in Roanoke, Virginia. Hope they escaped before the "Ice Age" set in!

Received a letter yesterday from "Jig-Jig" Dougherty, partially to chastize us for by-passing Prescott on our recent trip to Scottsdale. (There are no secrets!) He says: "The first five years of the last decade were exciting ones. As a full professor, then a chairman, then president of a fine liberal arts college, 1 finally had found a place where the anchor 1 towed was not recognized, except by a few transient '46ers like the Edwardses, lacobellis, McClellands, and Killefers, who would never tell. But the last five saw me pay the price for the childhood rheumatic fever that (almost) had kept me out of the Naval Academy: angina, not to be wished on one's worst enemy. It took the VA 16 hospitalizations and 10,000 nitroglycerine tablets to resolve it, finally, by surgery, and what a relief! Perhaps I'll never go 10 rounds in eight-ounce gloves, but then, could I ever?

Besides, if 1 ever could, Marian might withdraw her TLC. That is not to say that 1 lost track of my Classmates. Reading of their accomplishments in your column has been, not surprising — it's been rewarding! Every promotion, success or reward just seems to fit! Even though we couldn't predict that success while still midshipmen, 1 think we unconsciously gauged each other's potential.

Homecoming '80, even though pre-surgery, capped it all off . . . With all the fledglings flown the nest, except for young Mike, nominated but not yet accepted at two service academies, I find that the VA has given me a new lease on life. You may yet regret it "Daisy" but you may be stuck with this 'Jig-Jig' for awhile!" O.K., "Jig-Jig". When I go, you get the files!

I recently wrote Bob McKenzie concerning a report in Navy Times that his command — "Caribbean Contingency Joint Task Force" was, effective 1 December '81, upgraded to "U.S. Forces, Caribbean." It also reported that 'old Bob was a Vice Admiral. I didn't see how I could possibly miss something that important — Uke, Bob's the only Admiral we have left; however, I've known Bill Kreh (editor of Navy Times) a long time and I wasn't about to bet that his sources wouldn't be better than mine! Here's Bob: "It is true I have a new job — but the report of my promotion, like the report of Mark Twain's death, has been greatly exaggerated. In short. Navy Times made a mistake — I'm stiU a rear admiral, not a vice admiral. The new assignment. Commander U.S. Forces Caribbean, is filled with challenge.

This is an area that is absolutely vital to our national interests — and one that we have neglected to a marked degree for the past 18 to 20 years.

The new command is a part of Washington's in75

Ens. Melinda McKenzie and father creased attention to this area . . . Next Summer I wiU complete 40 years of service in our Navy counting the three years we spent at the Naval Academy. I have asked to be placed on the retired Ust as of 1 July 1982. Annie says it's about time and I agree. It has been a grand 40 years — and we've shared the last 29 together. We plan on Uving in the West Palm Beach area of Florida unless 1 get a job that takes us elsewhere." I also asked Bob to send along a picture of Mindy getting her "Wings of Gold" and he obliged.

FoUowing up on the address of Don Smith which Bill Faucett gave me, I had a recent reply from Don. (See December colunui), "I'm stiU with DuPont, but I was transferred out of Newport, Delaware plant in 1961. I'm surprised that they sent your letter back as I'm stiU in the DuPont phone book. Also, I sold the house at 2525 Blackwood Road in 1976 and bought a condo at the above address. I have been in the Wilmington area (including Newport and Hockessin) since 1952. For the past five years I have been working in DuPont's corporate office of environmental affairs in Wilmington. This is a two-person office: my boss and me. He is a lawyer and 1 an engineer so we keep the company straight in both areas.

Mary and I built a second home on the Chester River (Eastern Shore of Maryland) a few years back and we are thinking of retiring there in a fewmore years. That gives me one more address: P.O. Box 112, CenterviUe MD 21617, just to add to your confusion about my whereabouts. Haven't seen Bill Faucett for some time, but I gather he's doing alright as dean of Delaware Tech. Met Gordon Yeo a while back — holding up well following Coleen's death." Don's (and Mary's) address, again, is R.D. 3, Box 250, Apt. C41, Hockessin DE 19707.

"Mo" Auger. Charlie and Carol Westcott Charlie Westcott wrote from 8 West Vine St., Provincetown MA 02657 and enclosed a picture.

"Plebe summer roommate 'Mo' Auger (seems to me there were four of us 25 June 1942 . . . Pablo de la Llama, Lindsey Ashley, 'Mo' and yours truly) . . . Carol and CharUe Westcott . . . at Mr. Hawkins' Hotel St. Paul of the Left Bank in Paris . . . October 1981. 'Mo' has been with the education sector of UNESCO Paris many years.

We saw him briefly in June '75 right after retiring and enroute to see our first grandchild born 76

at NavHosp Naples (daughter Mar\- married to Scott Fr>-, '71, now- a Ueutenant commander at BuPers). He got us on the Rome Express and negotiated (in better French than I could recall from Section Huit-C) for a couchette so we could sleep on that overnight trip. Once again we made contact after leaping off for a space available trip to Brittany and England, late in September. 'Mo' knows of some great restaurants . . . nouvelle cuisine and all that and his hospitality made our shon stay in Paris a memorable occasion. 'Mo' mentioned he would be retiring from UNESCO the end of December. Space A out of Pease AFB, New^ Hampshire, failed when we kept getting the word that the KC-135 tanker avaUabUity had a big backlog for Mildenhall RAF England. So Carol and I went standby steerage by calling Northwest and got a hop out of Logan to Gatwick. Then on by railpass to Normandy and Brittany where Carol did some painting and sketching. I became travel agent and operations scheduling . . . a lot more fun than an "old group" bus tour. After seeing '.Mo', we went on to England . . . Bath . . . Comwall. . . Penzance . . . St. Ives and then back to East Anglia . . . Ely . . . which is the big town near Mildenhall RAF. A C5A hop back to Dover, Delaware and our month of traveling was fini."

WeU folks, considering the number of pictures I have to go along with this, I'U close here and see you ne.xt month. "Daisy".

Joe and .Anne Weed. Jim and Sybil Stockdale

47 Sec'y, Cdr. H. G. Heininger, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4554 Lawnvale Dr., GainesviUe VA 22065 Percent Members: 67 The '47 Stew We are once again in the "Dark Ages" — that period just after Christmas-New Year holiday period. Do you remember the same period during our plebe year in the Winter of 1944? Looking back, our Annual Christmas Party was held at the Bethesda Officers' Club on Sunday, 13 December. Amelia and Warren Johnson, Nadia and Roberto Leon, Jeanne and Larrj' Marousek, and Betty Heininger decorated each of the tables with beautiful centerpieces. The brunch was deUcious, and everj'one joined in singing Christmas carols after the door prizes were handed out.

About ICK) were present.

Christmas arrived at our home one week early in the form of a sLx-week old golden retriever puppy. Our youngest daughter, Joanne, decided that Betty and 1 needed a larger dog to keep Cricket, our French poodle, and us company. Our life style here at Catharpin Hill has changed drastically.

Then this past weekend we had a very severe cold wave. Betty phoned to inform me that a water line had burst and wasfloodingthe house. Fortunately, it did very little damage, and we only have two holes — one in the ceiling and one in the wall — in the kitchen where the plumber cut through to repair the pipe. That happened on my birthday.

Then two days later, it reaUy started snowing. The Air Florida 737 flight crashed into the 14th St. Bridge and one of the Metro subways derailed kUling four and injuring many more. The Winter of 1982 has started out with tragedies.

I stopped my last column with the promise that I would report on what took place during the Class Business Meeting held on 23 October. After the Memorial Service in the Main Chapel, about seventy Classmates and some of their wives went downstairs to the St. Andrews Chapel for the business meeting. Our president, Jim Stockdale,

Bill and Terrv Ridgewav

Jeanne MaroiKeV, Pe'ry Sweetman

Don Wenger, Dick Yeatman, and Jerry Denton (U.S. Senator. R.Adm. Ret., and ex-POW)

Len Schempp Red Niedfeldt Shipmate, March 1982

23rdCo. Brunch at Adm. Jack Williams' Quarters — 35th Reunion — October 1981

Wayne Warlick, Jim Dickson, John Prehn, and Jeanette and Jim Doyle

Clare Gower, Connie and Bill Donaldson, and Lou and Jo Romatowski

Mase Wells' Tailgate Party

Lil Finneran and Bo Heininger and Pat and Dixon Caine

Larry Bilder, Georgia and Tom Hudner, Joan Bilder

Bunny Sisson, Chan VanSchrader Mary Prehn. Bob Wise

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called the meeting to order. He led off with a welcome to the Class and congratulated and thanked Jake Finneran and his staff for putting together the 35th Reunion. He then introduced Doug Sloan, the acting class accountant, for a statement of finances and general remarks about how the class activities are financed. The original funding of about $1500 came from profits on the sale of Lucky Bags. All additional funds have been derived from profits from the lOth, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th reunions, 25 yearbooks, and the generous surcharges added to the costs of the Washington-AnnapoUs luncheons, picnics, and parties. The fund is used to finance class activities such as loans for the 35th reunion planning and mailing costs, sending flowers to the funerals of deceased Classmates when the Class is notified sufficiently in advance, and providing financial support to the Seventh Company Wardroom in Bancroft HaU. As of the 23rd of October 1981, there was a balance of $5704.05 in the savings account at Perpetual Federal Savings. The 35th Reunion Committee had previously borrowed $1830.00, so the total assets were $7534.05.

Jim then introduced me as class secretary for my report. I stated that according to the Class Constitution my main duty was to count the votes for the election of class officers. However, I added that I was mainly responsible for "communica-

tions" with the Class. This was accompUshed by (1) writing columns for Shipmate ten times each year, (2) collecting information for and preparing the obituaries for the "Last CaU" section of Shipmate, (3) maintaining an up-to-date Class Roster, (4) maintaining files on each Classmate, and (5) encouraging additional membership in the Alumni Association. 1 was happy to report that the percentage of our Classmates that were members had risen from 61% to 67% during the past four years. As of 1 December 1981, we had 288 regular members and 185 life members for a total of 473 members. The class percentage is computed on the basis of graduates only, and it changes with the death of a classmate graduate and the addition or deletion of a member Classmate graduate. Eighteen of our members are non-graduates.

Jim Stockdale next introduced John Prehn, the vice president. John discussed that we might consider class dues if we are interested in really doing something significant for the Naval Academy. He also discussed the need for additional financial support for the 7th Company Wardroom. During the meeting it was moved and passed that we send a check for $5(K) to help with the purchase of a refrigerator to replace the old one which has deteriorated. It was also moved and passed that we should increase our support from $100 to $200 each year. The '47 money is used for capital equipment. Each midshipmen pays $25 Wardroom dues yearly. Their money also goes for capital equipment and maintenance as well as for the cost of company tail-gate parties, cokes, coffee, snacks, etc. I am happy to report that generous Classmates provided an additional $350 in direct contributions. The '47 7th Company Alumni (Wayne Warlick, Bobby Wise, Jim Dickson, Jay Bridges, and John Prehn) contributed $210, and Vem Rose, Wirt Thayer and Eddie McCormick contributed another $140. If any of you are interested in contributing directly to the Wardroom fund, make a check payable to "Class of '47 U.S. Naval Academy Seventh Company Wardroom Fund" and send it to George Brungot, 66 Maryland Av., AnnapoUs Md 21401.

Jim Stockdale then discussed the class memorial and reviewed the mixed results we obtained during the earUer proposal about three years ago. Does the Class really want to give a memorial or gift to the Academy? It was concluded that when the ballot for the election of new class officers is mailed out this year, a compilation of appropriate type memorials should be included along with a questionnaire so the new class officers will have some guidance as to what the Class really wants to do.

This letter will also contain the motion to have yearly class dues of $25. (IncidentaUy, Jack Marion Stevens has already sent his dues in.) A nominating committee will be appointed by your class officers to select nominees. If you have any recommendations please forward them to me. Remember that a current officer cannot serve in the same office for more than one consecutive term.

Jim suggested that the Class Constitution be changed so that I could continue as class secretary.

I responded by saying that 1 would be happy to continue if\ could receive $2000.00 for each column and paid trips to June Week — West and an alumni cruise each year for Betty and me. Needless to say, the suggestion was dropped. IncidentaUy, Jim Stockdale was elected to the Board of Visitors and Governors of St. John's CoUege in AnnapoUs. The election is believed to mark the first time St. John's has named an Academy alumnus to its board. Greek philosophy is an important part of its famed Great Books programme, and Jim credits his readings in Greek phUosophy for his abiUty to survive torture and soUtary confinement during the 77

Myersons" Brunch

Spring Fling this year. There will be more info in the April column. Until next time, " '47, Best on the Severn," Bo.

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Vietnam War. President Edwin J. Delattre said, "He is one of the best writers and thinkers on the nature of education and leadership I know."

The Classmates here in Annapolis and Washington area have received many letters and cards of appreciation for our efforts during the 35th Reuruon. Our real thank you is the fact that so many of you came so that we could enjoy it together. The foUowing Classmates and wives gave their talents, time and spirited support to make the 35th Reunion weekend successful: Jim and Anne Anderson, Ed and Bette Appert, Hanna Barnes, Herb Blaha, Arlene and Ira Blair, Ethel Bouwman, Robbie and Pat Brady, Larry Bilder, Ralph and Bets Carnahan, Jim and Jeannette Doyle, Vern and Donna Dupy, Jack and LiUian Finneran, Stan and Marie Gary, Bob and Clare Gower, S. T. Hays, Bo and Betty Heininger, Warren and Amelia Johnson, Ely Kirk, Bernice Lilly, Herb Lundien, Larry Marousek, Wes and Norma McDonald, Ed and Priscilla Myerson, John and Mary Prehn, Ken Sears, Len and Kitty Schempp, Luke and Bonnie Sisson, Doug Sloan, Emmy Tiffany, Chan and Nancy von Schrader, Buck and Ellie WiUiams, and Hex and Lynn Williams.

We are grateful for the support of the following: US Naval Academy, US Naval Academy Chapel, US Naval Academy Alumni Association, US Naval Academy Athletic Association, Tracer, Inc. Stouffer's National Center Hotel & Staff, and Army Navy Country Club.

My biggest kick during the reunion was to see Anne and Joe Weed and Beverly and Daniel Mahoney. Joe, Dan, and I were in the same company for the three years. The last time I saw Joe was during the Fall of 1952, and I had not seen Dan since we graduated. Dan sent me the adjacent photo taken at Priscilla and Ed Meyersons' home during a brunch on Sunday after the reunion. On the front row (1 to r) are Fran and Bob McNatt, Carrie and Buddy Becker, and on the back row, Lou and Eleanor Ozimek, Ed and PriscUla Myerson, and Beverly and Dan Mahoney.

I did not have to buy any drinks during the reunion for the conect definition of "catharpin", which was the question of the month a few columns ago. Catharpin or catharping is the wrap or trapping used to prevent the separations of parts of the Une used to "cat" an anchor. I hope you remember what catting an anchor is. Chet Shaddeau provided me the question and the answer.

"Englecke's Victory Garden" is the name given to the home of Harry Englecke at 20 Shaw St. in Annapolis. It seems that a few of our Classmates Henry Whittle and John Harris to mention two used to frequent his home. Jo Ingersoll Jen78

nings suggested that question,and Henry Whittle phoned in the answer from his home in Danville, Virginia. The question of the month for this column: The midshipmen have a golf cart rigged as a gunboat which maneuvers and fires its "gun" during the Navy football games. The name on the stern is "Philo McGiffin." Who was Philo and what was he famous for?

I am still waiting for someone to send me a photo of the '47 crew which manned its shell on the Sevem during the 35th. The crew was made up of Pat March, Larry Hess, Walt Krstich, Sam Linder, Bill Gay, Bill Nivison, Jim Collier, and Bob McDougal as the coxswain.

Jo Ann Adams sent me a note saying, "Dear Bo and Class of '47, Thank you for the beautiful flowers that were sent to Don's memorial service.

The chUdren and I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

I know Don would have been as grateful as we all were for the devotion of our many friends who cared."

In case you haven't heard, Mary Haworth, 80, died of cancer on 1 November 1981 at the Mount Vernon Hospital. She was the author of that serious and highly popular column of advice on domestic and romantic problems that all of us had to read as plebes in the Washington Post.

Roth (Mike) Leddick has a new address. It is 3830 Biscay St, NW, Olympia WA 98502. He is with the Washington PubUc Power Supply System.

Arlene and Ira Blair report that they have a new granddaughter, Emily, born 16 September 1981 at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda. Emily's father, LCdr. Timothy Blair MC USN, is on duty at Bethesda. The Blairs attended the wedding of Betty and Charlie Nimitz's son, Paul, to Ann O'Donnell on 7 November at Ft. Eustis, Virginia.

Lynn and Hex Williams' new address is: H.A. WUUams, 1200 S. Ariington Ridge Rd., Ariington VA 22202, Phone 703/521-5832. Hilda and J. Randall Bridges have new addresses. His is J. R. Bridges, Jr., Chief, Contract Administration, ICCl/AL MIRABID EST. JV, P.O. Box 3509, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hilda's address is 6851 RosweU Rd, NE., L-14, Atlanta GA 30328. They moved in to their Atlanta apartment on 30 October and Jay left for Saudi on 5 November. He wUl be home about I March. John Van Sickle passed his CaUfornia Bar exam and is about to hang out his shingle.

Well, I have gone well over my allotted space this month, so I had better close. I still have plenty of left over ingredients for next month's Stew, but by the time you read this in March, I will be running short of ingredients for my May column.

Mark 28 April on your calendar for our Annapolis

Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 60 I checked around the office the other day (actuaUy, Warren Graham and I both did), and found no one who could recite just how cold it gets in Maryland. We came up with four stanzas of that jewel, but no one else in a largely Navy-peopled office had a clue. Even a USNA '74 grad exhibited a total lack in this area, indicating that Plebe Year went to heU some time ago. WeU, it has been plenty cold in Virginia, too. We trust everyone able to read this survived the HoUdays. The Moore clan did, but finds the time available to do such things as innovative homemade Christmas Cards is nil, and the cost of a stamp deterring. Cheers to aU anyway!

Now hear this from P.O. Box 166, Wapiti, WY 82450, and Bob Jones, who is probably plenty cool at this very minute; "A Note from the wilderness.

I'm single, retired, and Uving on Jim Mountain in Wapiti, which is 20 miles west of Cody and 33 miles east of YeUowstone. There is plenty of room and a warm welcome awaiting Classmates that Eu-e in the area."

Willy Ayers and Harvey Humphrey with their license plates I have photo depicting Willie Ayers and Harvey Humphrey and their CaUfornia Ucense plates, the former "1V1IDN48B" and the latter "USNA48B." Rather cute, I must say. Willie reports, "The day California changed from 6 letters to 7, Harv was standing in Une to get his plates. Shortly afterwards I thumbed through the computer printout at the local DMV and could find absolutely nothing relating to Canoe U. that had not been used, so 1 coined MIDN48B. No one else but me knows what it means, but who cares? On the other hand, there are many old retired ex-MIDN around Coronado and I get a few knowing glances."

Guy Buck writes from 3909 Timberidge Dr., Irving TX 75062: "What better time than Pearl Harbor Day to jot out a line. The North Texas Alumni Association had a Navy game get-together this weekend, and of about 30 couples, '48 had the best showing: the Stan Garners, Norm Normans, and George Goodwins made the best of the cheering section. The Old clichfe 'Like kissing your sister' was heard a lot and one lucky devil won every quarter's $25 by having the 3-3 square!

You may be wondering about the new address.

Bebe and I decided to join the exodus to the sunny South last November a year ago. We job hunted all over Texas during a month's leave w/o pay and finally ended up joining Vought Corp. in Dallas.

I am admin asst to the VP for missile development, doing lots of planning, programming and budgeting — beUeve that's the proper defense terminology. Almost forgot all of it during 6'/2 years with the consumer-university side of things in InShipmate, March 1982

dianapolis. We buih a pretty little house in N.W. Irving, Texas, and used some creative financing to sell the one in Indianapolis in January.

"Sean, the youngest, is doing well at USNA 83, and Ed, Jr., is doing fine seUing huge amounts of office furniture in Houston — has his own VA new-house blues these days. Having read about the blizzard in Boston this weekend, we're doing some smUing, since it is 72 today and due to be 74 tomorrow. That makes the stress of moving somewhat easier to take."

Edwina and Bill Lee send excerpts and thumbnails of their doings: "StiU putting along together . . . 32 years of marriage December 21 . . . Two granddaughters within 8 months this year. Went to Homecoming this year, having missed last year. Business very slow, as everywhere else; looking forward to Spring and hopefuUy lower interest rates, and some buUding. We went to Myrtle Beach to the Home Builders Convention in July, and took in the Oyster Bowl in Norfolk to see the Citadel play."

Thanks to some 250 Classmates' generosity, our Naval Academy Foundation Class of 1948 Scholarship Fund has gone over the top. Jim Ahern, one of our Foundation Trustees, reports that there is now enough money in the fund to make it selfsupporting, and it will provide annual funds to support a candidate in prep school each year.

However, this does not mean that funds are no longer needed by the Foundation. Our original goal of $48 from as many Classmates as possible is StiU a goal, and contributions are still coming in. Our three present '48 Scholars, Midn. Mike Smith, Jim Pasch, and Jason Wright recently called upon Tom Hayward and Bill Small to express their appreciation to the Class of '48 for helping make their goal of attending the USNA a reaUty.

Serving Our Navy — Today and Tomorrow

At the Washington area November luncheon, it was duly voted that we should try a new place for lunching . . . some place that would keep us from being the parking-crunch-lunch-bunch.

Someone suggested the Army-Navy Country club, and that suggester became a committee to lay it on. Warren Graham, aided heroically by Gene Spalding did such a good job that we attracted 38 Classmates, including the CNO and the ViceCNO . . . all in the midst of a gathering blizzard.

We had a great meeting which resulted in the election of Dick Adams as local president, the retention for another year of Bob Ghormley as treasurer, and the management of the local roster

by Frank Knock. All this took place on the second Wednesday of January, and it was agreed that the next luncheon would try the same routine, although it means meeting on the second Wednesday of the odd month rather than the traditional Tuesday. So, reprogram your computers.

Gentlemen. Present were: BiU Olin, Fred Jackson, Frank Knock, Roger Carlquist, Tony Duncan, Bill Evans (not back in Finland yet), Tom Hayward, Shipmate, March 1982

bowl was the best ever. Bill and Debby ran the Honolulu marathon during December and Bill was justifiably proud that they both finished the grind, and Bill doesn't feel one bit bad that Debby finished 12 minutes ahead of him. Bill goes on to report that Barney Barnelte, as broker-in-charge of the Luke & Luke Realty Inc. office in Hawaii Kai, has been named 1981 "TIGR of the Year" by the Investment Group Realtors. Barney is second vice president of TIGR, and marketing committee chairman for the second consecutive year.

A few months ago there was a pitch made in this column for Classmates to please forward to the Alumni Association an updated biography to be maintained on a permanent file at Alumni House. Well, in all that time, the Association has notified that they have received only one such effort and that from Gene Douglas Morin. Congratulations, Gene. You know, folks, that by doing this in advance, you will just make things easier for your widows!

We have received notice of the forthcoming May MOUNT BAKER, returns from a short cruise and wedding of Ann Stacy Wunderlich to Bernard Patty finishes Supply Corps School and reports McGraw. Ann is Bob Wunderlich's daughter and to USS HOLLAND." Yes, Gentlemen, the world is they reside in McLean, Virginia. Ann graduated changing just a touch here and there.

Forrest Sherman High in Naples, Italy, and holds I am most sad to report the death of Norman a BA in speech, with membership in the National Lewis Halladay, of cancer, on December 1, in Honor Society, from Radford University, where Virginia Beach where he lived with Judy at 4541 Mr. McGraw is a senior.

Biscayne Drive 23450. Norm had taught math at While is seems rather strange to be reporting Independence Junior High after retiring from the about Homecoming '81 in the March issue of ShipNavy in '68. He is also survived by two daughters, mate — just when preparations are already being Jennifer Halladay of Farmville VA, and Kristin made for Homecoming '82 — nevertheless, Halladay of Virginia Beach, and a son, Michael publication dates will continue to so dictate.

L. Halladay, of Arlington. Norm was a fine per- William and Mary provided a comfortable opposon and a true gentleman. I know I speak for the nent for the November '81 event and allowed Navy Class in expressing our sorrow to Judy and the to go on to a very successful season with as we family. now know a fine Liberty Bowl appearance.

1 would Uke also to note that the December Ship- Tailgaiting before and after the game minimized mate carried in the Last CaU section notice of the the effects of blustery weather and Roy Highberg death of James Douglas NcNeil on 5 November, assures that the constitution of Classmates have at Novate, California. I have no further worn like iron over the years. Phil Ryan, assisted information.

by Ed Grunwald and Kelly Carr, did an excellent lone Rennacker reports that, "Stretch has ac- job in setting up the site and arranging the logistics. cepted a challenging position in Saudi Arabia in Phil also arranged for the Class of 1950 banthe buUding of Riyadh Airport. He has completed quet and dance at Buschs foUowing the game. In all necessary preparations and will leave January attendance at the banquet were BiU and Sue Ayers, 15. Margo and I will follow on April 15. Margo Pete and Bela Block, Frank and Mary Carter, John will continue her education in Saudi Arabia and Anita Cavanaugh, Mary Ann Merino (Cole), through the U. of Nebraska extension program.

Jerry and Molly Coleman, Bill and Barbara Every six months we can go to England or the DeMers, BiU and Jackie Diehl, Dick and Jean Dugequivalent distance and every year to the states for gan, Deke and Roz Forbes, Don and Pokie Frassa, a month. We will probably be there three years. Ed and Carol Grunwald, Dave and Cynthia HeerSomeone from Bechtel wiU call us soon to tell us wagen. Hank and Connie Hiatt, Stew and Elaine where to go for indoctrination. UntU March 1, we Hughes, Don and Violet Jarrell, BUl and Carol will be in California at 320 San Lorenzo Avenue, Kiehl, Paul and Mary McMahon, Lee and Jo MinFelton CA 95018. Then: Arabian Bechtel Co. Ltd., nis, John and Fran McNally, Tom and Eleanor P.O. Box 4103, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia."

Noble, Sam and Jodie Powel, Dick and Fran PoweU, Bob and Margy Schultz, Dick and Marilyn Snyder, Ted and Donna Speaker, Marsh and Dorothy Treado, Chuck and Betty Greenwood and Phil and Betsy Ryan. Out-of-towners were Roger Bucks from Newport, Rhode Island, Mary Sec'y Mr. T. Paul Riegert Coughlin from Seattle with Midn. 2/c son Mike, Class '49 PO Box 2741 Dusty Dunhams from Virginia Beach, Fred EdArlington VA 22202 wards from Virginia Beach, Ron Hays from CINPercent Members: 65 CUSNAVEUR headquarters, Grover Rees from Lafayette, Louisiana, and Nick Vytlacil from Soquel, California. Ron Hays traveled the greatest distance to get to Homecoming.

On November 5th the Washington area Class Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) of '50 wives were guests of Kadion Arnold for 499 SkyhiU Ct. brunch at Duff's quarters at Boiling AFB. The Chula Vista CA 92010 ladies reported that the brunch was delicious and Percent Members: 63 that they enjoyed touring the lovely quarters and Bill Martin checks in from 1634 Makiki St., No. seeing the beautiful Early American furnishings 1004, Honolulu HI 96822 to say that the trade of the Arnolds. In attendance were Pat Carr, Mary winds still blow in Hawaii and that this year's Hula Carter, Molly Coleman, Barbara DeMers, Roz Bill Small, Bill Bartow, Joe Jochum, Warren Graham, Cliff Morgan, Dave Carruth, Bill Salada, Sumner Moore, Ed Sutter, Gene Spalding, Jim Carrington, Paul Abel, Ed Frothingham, Paul Manenson, Bill Harkins, John Jensen, Walt Grechanik, Jack Bell, Tom O'Conner, Dick Adams, Ed Ortleib, George Ball, Buck Struyk, Bob Smith, Bob Lyle, Bob Ghormley, Warren Ortland, Bob Doxey, and John Bruner. A most special vote of thanks and a resounding well-done was accorded Jack Bell, who has held the post of local President for an unprecendented three years (he finally discovered how to keep from being reelected).

Roger Carlquist reports: "Ens. Richard S. Carlquist USN, Class of '80 and Ens. Patricia Rae Crandlemire SC USN '81, were married in a lovely old Down East church in Machias, Maine, 12/28/81. Roger says it only snowed a little bit (6" each of both nights he and Amante were in Machias, so it was no problem). The newlyweds will live in Charleston once Richard's ship, USS

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Forbes, Carol Grunwald, Cynthia Heerwagen, Velura Highberg, Thea Kempf, Teny Kivlen, Mary Lasley, Betsy Ryan, Mary Satre, Margy Schultz, Liz Smith, Ann Snyder and, of course, Kadion Arnod. The regular monthly luncheon at the Flagship was held on 3 November with 20 in attendance: WiUy Ayers, Pete Block, Kelly Carr, Larry Hawkins, Charlie Hirsch, Stew Hughes, Bill Kiehl, Law Kivlen, Jim Lisanby, Chariey Jantho, Gayle May, John McNally, Dick Miller, Lee Minnis, Dick Powell, Phil Ryan, Tom Rogers, Bill Simons, Don StuU and Marsh Treado. Dick Powell went to Pensacola on 5 November to commission his son, Lindsey; and Marsh Treado announced that he was a new grandfather.

It proved to not be possible to get the Southern California group together over the Holiday season, but most report that they were able to get at least some of the individual family members home during the Xmas season. Dorothy and your C.S. were very pleased to have son, Merrill, with them in San Diego for a short time, having decided that the U.S. Army was not just a job but an adventure and so took back his 1st Lt. commission and was off to a missile defense assignment in Korea.

51 Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce I. Meader, USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Arlington VA 22204 Percent Members: 60

RAdm. Lisanby (second from right) discusses a motion with (from left) F. Olavarrieta (Mex.), M.G. Morales (Mex.) and A. D'Arcangelo (U. of Mich.)

At the VII Congress of the Pan American Institute of Naval Engineers held during October in Vina del Mar, Chile, Jim Lisanby was elected president of the Institute for the coming two-year term. Gladys made the trip to Chile with Jim and they had a marvelous time. Vina reminds the Lisanbys of Southern California. Jim reports that the U.S. wUl host the VIII Congress in September 1983 in Annapolis. Those interested in participating should contact Jim in NAVSEA, attn: SEA 90.

Walt Flint writes from 5507 Chesterfield Drive, Temple HiUs MD 20748 to announce that he has a new station assignment. He had been the curator of astronautics at the National Air and Space Museum for the past seven years and as of December he is now the director of Aerospace Education for the Middle East Region under the USAF Air University and based at Andrews AFB, Maryland (301/981-2266). Walt reports that he wiU still be available to arrange for special "VIP" tours of the Air and Space Museum.

Our last report on Homecoming '81 comes from Skip Orem up Massachusetts way. Skip says that those from the Class living in New England considered the Navy/Boston College game Homecoming as far as they were concerned and they were probably every bit as roughhouse and boisterous as those down in Annapolis for the Wm. and Mary encounter. Of the 28 Classmates living in the New England area. Skip was able to bring together 15, including: Pat and Fran Patterson, Jim Rasmussen, Bill and Jane Matson, Mike and Sheila Grove, Harry and Dottie Buehler, Barney and Barbara Ruble, Norm and Anne French, Chuck and Sally Mull, Ken and Helen Bb(by, Jerry Blyde, George and Molly Deranian, BiU and Anne Hopkins, Roger and Muriel Buck, and Ken and Sally Monroe. The Orems started the group off with the tailgate party, carried on to support the Navy victory, attended a USNA Alumni cocktail party at the B.C. Alumni House, and finished the day tired but happy with a seafood dinner at Legal Seafood. Skip says our Classmates are hale, hearty and looking younger every year, and that the wives continue to have the charm and beauty which were so attractive 30 years ago.

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On Friday, 18 December 1981, Jack Frost suffered a fatal heart attack while undergoing by-pass surgery at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. Funeral services with full military honors were held at Arlington National Cemetery the following Wednesday. Many Classmates were among the throng of mourners who gathered at graveside to pay their last respects and extend condolences to Yolande and the children. "Last CaU" in this issue contains a complete obituary. I join the Class in extending our deepest sympathy.

A committee appointed by president Tom Boyce has placed in nomination the following names for the 1982 class elections: for president. Gene Doering and Bruce Meader; for secretary. Jack Hamilton (currently Vice President); for treasurer, Jor Bray (incumbent); for members of the board.

Ward DeGroot, Dick Livingston, Doug Mow, Brook Read, Bob Small, Bill Smedberg, LoweU Stockdale, Tom Stuart, and Tom Ward.

The individual receiving the most votes for member of the board will become the vice president. The next three highest vote-gatherers will join incumbents Jim Mehl, Gordon SchuUer, and Paul Tuzo whose terms of office will not expire until 1983.

The vote for president will be by written mail ballot from the entire Class. The other class officers will be elected by written ballot cast by the members present at the annual meeting to be held on 8 May 1982 at Alumni House in AnnapoUs. Bob Dunn provides some very interesting data on Class celebrities. Twenty-eight members of the Class made flag rank, including Kin McKee and Bill Lawrence who made three stars. Five of these have now retired. The flags include six nuke submariners, nine aviators, ten surface (of which one is USNR and one TAR), two AEDO and one intelligence. Bob oughta know — he's Commander Naval MUitary Personnel Command! Thanks, Bob. The end-of-year score for Operation Access is $60,800 in gifts and pledges from 415 Classmates.

That's 200% of goal, and represents 62% of the graduates and active non-graduates carried on the rolls. It's a showing of which we can be very proud. The elevator cab was scheduled to be delivered in late January for instaUation shortiy thereafter. The commemorative plaque has yet to be cast — so if you get your gift in soon, you'll be on it! Please do.

Finally, accompanying are two photos of proud dads swearing in beautiful daughters. The chap in tropical white and no hat is Jack Hamilton and the pretty lass is Stephanie who will soon become an 1800 designator-type ensign (meteorologist/ oceanographer). Stephanie is the third generation naval officer in the Hamilton family.

The gentleman in service dress white and combination cap is Tony Bartuska shown swearing in lissome Lisa Ann. Ens. Lisa Ann Bartuska recently married Ens. Bob Kurzawa, son of Chet Kurzawa '39, so there are now two Ensign Kurzawas. Congratulations and best wishes from the Class of '51.

See you at the Annual Meeting at Alumni House on 8 May.

52 Sec'y, Cdr. Todd Blades USN (Ret.) PO Box 73 Dahlgren VA 22448 Percent Members: 58

Savvy Recruits

The last '81 football season Washington area get-together was to watch the Army-Navy game at Joan and Scott Gray's home in Gambrills, Maryland. At the party were: Jim Wilson, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Jane and Paul Tetreault, Mary Fran and Paul MuUoy, Bonnie and Marv Hunt, Fran and Ron Hattin, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Pat and Jim Hagan, John Haaren and guest, Chris and Charlie DarreU, Sally and John Alexander, and Jeff Badget. A community — everybody bring an offering — buffet supper following the game helped everyone to have a good time in spite of the 3 to 3 tie score.

But then, 1 think the team redeemed itself in the Liberty Bowl. Some of the Ohio State staff had been quoted pre-game as saying they were glad to be in any bowl, but wished they would be playing a more "accompUshed" team. They didn't think they'd even know Navy was in the stadium; but they just barely won, 31 to 28.

To close out the season, I've included a smaU (very) sampling of '52ers at some of the home games.

By the time you receive this issue of Shipmate, you should also have gotten your ballots for the Class President election. Please be sure to get them back to me no later than 4 May. Ron Hattin, our outgoing president, began — I think — a preceShipmate, March 1982

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dent back in 1979 when he got the state of Maryland to tailor his license plates to show his distinguished role.' Washington area Classmates have been used to seeing them at Fall tailgating, but I thought the rest of you might like to see them before they — Ron's anyway — are retired, thus the accompanying photo.

Donald R. Bell, a Classmate for part of the four years "by Severn's tide," and an Alumni Association member, was installed as Master of West Los Angeles Lodge No. 373 of the Masons on 12 December last, and caUed upon the Association to find him the lyrics and music to the old sea ballad, "Nancy Lee," which he had played at his installation; he was succeeding his father as Lodge Master, and had learned U from him as a child.

Late congratulations are in order for Rene and Ace Lyons on the marriage of their daughter, Renee Yvonne, to Michael St. Clair Singluff.

Glenn Driver sends word on his local chapter of the Class of '52: "The Pacific Northwest Chapter remains active. Karla and Tom Dykers offered their lovely Lake Washington waterfront home and hosted our Summer party in August.

Twelve couples enjoyed the cool but fun day.

"Angela and I hosted a Jurre farewell party for Bea and Jim Niederkrome. Jim had been promoted to chief financial officer for the newlyformed Boeing Military Aircraft Division. They wiU be in Wichita, Kansas, for the next several years. We stiU consider them part of the Northwest Chapter and just on TAD in Wichita.

"When my daughter, Jennifer Driver, married Mr. Larry Henry on June 27th, I got an accomplished artist and architect as a son-in-law. The attached stylized '52 Crest-Northwest totem was designed by Larry and has been accepted as our Northwest Chapter logo. We hope the use of the logo will give us high visibiUty at the 30th Reunion in 1982."

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53 Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22180 703/759-3115 Percent Members: 61

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54 Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. M. J. Stoffel USN (Ret.) 6208 Jefferson Blvd.

Frederick MD 21701 Bus.: 703/734-6233 Home: 301/371-4166 Percent Members: 57 The Colorado Alumni Chapter held an Army/Navy TV get-together in Denver with four '54ers present: Lee Fryberger, Barney Greisen, Frank Hoy and Maury Werness. Lee and Frank are employed at Martin-Marietta there; Barney works with Hughes Aviation housed at Buckley Air Station in Aurora; and Maury owns a floorcovering distributorship in Denver.

Barney Greisen, Maury Werness, Lee Fryberger, Frank Hoy in Denver

As promised in the last column, I've obtained some photographs of the tailgating action over this past season. As you can see, the weather gets progressively colder. Pictures: (1) my wife, Nancj^, Mario StefaneUi; (2) BiU Hoover and Ron Lief; (3) Louie Jordan in full regaUa; (4) Bill Holman, Howie Hall, Ron Lief, Jack Woodward; (5) Steve Eisenhauer, Tony Correnti, Dwight Agnew in the right background; (6) WiUie Hargrave, Don EUiot, Jack Wildman; (7) Hal Wood (up from Trinidad) and Louie.

Our traditional rendezvous point near the water tower has become so congested that a consensus for change now exists. Fitz assures me that the executive committee will give serious attention to this weighty subject at the next meeting. Also, I'd Uke to add a special note of thanks to Sue and Bob Sheehan for once again arranging the excellent post-game dinner-dance after the Homecoming game. Their work has gone too long unrecognized.

Bob Tolg writes: "While I was at SOSMRC in Idaho Falls last year I lost my class ring in a boating accident while rafting down the Snake River. When discussing my loss with Scott McCauley, he mentioned that sometimes widows of Classmates donate or bequeath their husband's class ring to the Naval Academy Museum or to the class organization. I've written to the museum asking them if they had any such rings and I thought I would ask the Class if they knew of any.

I am also writing to Herff-Jones to ask them if they could make a new one but, after thinking about it, would prefer to wear the ring of a Classmate that has some sentimental value. Ifyou know of any situations where 1 could correspond with a potential donor I would be very grateful.

"We are having a mini-class reunion in the Mediterranean at the present time: Jim Hay, Chief of Staff for CTF-69, Willie Hunter, Chief of Staff for CTF 60, Dick Thompson, newly reported as J4 for Allied Forces Southern Europe, Mike McCaffree, CTF 61, and myself as CTF-63/COMNAVSURFGRU MED. We already have gathered a couple of times in partial groups and hope all can get together at one time in the near future.

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logethers after the football games. My oldest daughter, .Ann, is a youngster this year and finding life a lot more enjoyable, but the academics a lot harder. Hope you all have a grand time at Homecoming and Barbara and I look forward to returning to the DC area in the not-too-distant future."

And Chuck Miller sends: "I have been reading the Shipmate as a life member of the Alumni Association for many years, but never have contributed. I do look forward to receiving Shipmate each month and learning the whereabouts and doings of friends from .Academy days.

"I left the service in 1958 to enter the University of Wisconsin medical school; a path which led me to La Crosse. Wisconsin, on the banks of the Mississippi River. I am a member of a large multispecialty 150-man group practice and perform general and vascular surgery. Having lived in La Crosse for over 10 years, we are pretty conservative middle-of-the-road Americans. My family and I plan on taking a trip out East next year and hope to stop through the WashingtonAnnapoUs area which I have not seen for over 25 years. My contacts with Classmates have been few, but I did have the privilege of attending Ron Kurth's change of command ceremony when he assumed command of NAS Memphis a few years ago. Susan and I have three children, ages 15, 13 and 11 and would certainly be happy to host any Classmates who wander from the straight and narrow and get lost in Southwestern Wisconsin."

It is with regret that I must report the death of Dick Leslie. Further information wiU be pubUshed as received.

55 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Road Vienna VA 22180 Percent Members: 53 With tiie help of Carol and Eddie Turner, 1981's Homecoming was the highpoint in the otherwise drab Washington social scene. The turnout of 90 warm bodies helped offset the dreary weather which precluded the usual gathering around the beer keg. Carol prepared her famous chowder soup which was a real deUght and compUmented the raw oyster bar. Aleta Briggs prepared a spread of extraordinary cookies which capped the feast. Of course, Fred Schoenberger brought his guitar to entertain us. Out-of-towners included: Charlie Plumly, Joe Dunn, Carl Vogel, BiU Rentz and John Roberts (his first Homecoming).

Denny Sullivan has been doing a great job these past few months with class luncheons in Washington. It has become a regular thing at the Portofino Restaurant in Crystal City early in each month. Come one, come all.

Doc Higgs recently published a book. Laurel and Thorn, The Athlete in American Literature, University Press of Kentucky ($15.00). 1 read the dust jacket and determined it to be over my head.

I guess you have to be a college English professor to understand it, which Jack is.

Carl Vogel became vice commander of the Navy Resale and Services Support Office recently. This foUowed back-to-back tours as CO Naval Publications and Forms Center and CO Navy International Logistics Control Office. Not too shabby for a guy who holds the re-exam record for our Class.

Jack Tallman checked in to report that he is enroute back to Point Mugu, California to become 82

CO of the Naval Air Station. Prior to his current tour on fleet staff. Jack had been at Mugu as XO of the Pacific Missile Test Center.

Larrj Wigley was reliexed as XO of SUBASE Bangor, Washington, to attend the Naval War CoUege. With some luck, maybe my old porkchop running mate. Bill Turcotte, wiU be able to teach Larry a thing or two. Bill is head of the management department there. We'U probably see Larry back here in Washington next Summer.

Joe Gattuso has formed yet another company; he has so many interests I've lost track of which number company this is. In any event. Academy Marketing Inc. will provide marketing and consulting services to high technology industries. I understand he offers a discount to Classmates, so call him at 609/845-7347.

I ha\ e been advised by the Athletic Association that the memorial chair in Jim Greene 's memory is Seat 7, Row- 24, Section 28. The chair was purchased by donations to the Academy in lieu of flowers upon Jim's untimely death earUer this year.

Those interested in a gold bullion class-crest blcizer badge should drop me a line. If we have enough interest, we can get them at a reasonable price. They come with clutch pin fasteners.

At Homecoming Joe Dunn chastised me for missing a column in two issues last Summer. Not being a professional journaUst, I can't fabricate it. He promised to write so I would have some input; I guess he meant a Christmas card.

We've all heard that the Navy has finally been forced to reinstitute the one star rank of Commodore; well now '55 has some. Not quite in time to be a Christmas present, but close, Dave Cockfield, Jack Garrow, My Ricketts, John Weaver, Hugh Webster and Smokey Wilson got the word that they made it. Bravo Zulu, guys!

Jack's promotion has special significance to Betty and me because she was his blind drag youngster year when I met her. Further, Dave Cockfield was an usher at our wedding. Smoke was in my company and Webbie was in KING while I was in MAHAN. SmaU world.

1 haven't verified it, but I think our Class has more flag officers (22) on active duty than any other.

Carroll Wittner reported in his Christmas card that he had had main engine problems last Spring, so after a yard overhaul at Tripler AMC in Hawaii he had retired from retirement back to San Diego.

Witt had been in the real-estate business with Heep Stott in Hawaii.

In other such reports, Vern Carlson reported that he had summered on his coffee plantation in Costa Rica picking beans, but was now back in Tucson watching girls. Bob Gallagher reported that Morgantown, West Virginia now has one more jacussi (his basement is now a Roman bath) and he was expecting Betty and Gordon Bedford to test it over New Years.

The Lavallees wrote, "Christmas time this year findstiieLavaUees in Dallas, Texas. (Yes, Virginia, there is a Navy presence in Dallas)! Bill is commanding the NAVPRO — a government contract administration office at the Vought Corporation — they build A-7 aircraft for the Navy. Bill says any job that is 1500 miles from your nearest boss and where they let a Captain fly jets isn't a bad deal! In fact, he loves it.

"Betty has been a substitute teacher in the elementary grades this year and will be back teaching the first grade full-time next year. She hasn't fully adjusted to Texas yet. She has reached the rodeo, nachos, Dallas Cowboys, NeimanMarcus stage, but is not quite up to the CountryWestern, Lone Star beer, and mechanical bulls level yet."

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56 Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington MD 20744 Percent Members: 54 It is with deep regret that I report the midDecember death of Ed Dillard in Maitland, Florida. Ed left the Navy in 1958 to pursue his interests in electrical engineering, but maintained his contacts with the Class and friends as a life member of the Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay, and son David.

FOUND: a 1956 Miniature class ring. The Umited engraving inside does not permit full identification of the owner but I'm sure the proud owner can identify it! Call me at 703/841-7800 days or 301/292-9468 evenings.

Among the Navy's newest holders of the titie Commodore Admiral are Ted Lewin and Bob Shumaker. At the time of writing, their new duty stations have not been announced, but 1 know they continue to be successful. Speaking for the Class, we wish them luck. Those new- stars couldn't be on more deserving shoulders. Ted is currently ComSubron Two in New London and Bob is at NAV AIR in D.C. Most of the avid readers of this column have heard of sea-lawyers, but I'm sure not too many of you have heard of sea gremlins or C-Gremlins as they are affectionately known. They are most noted for their presence in places where they don't belong. Periodically one shows up in Ted Shultz's name. Everybody knows one doesn't belong there but the December column of Shipmate had a .500 batting average. Sorry about that Ted, my original copy is available to substantiate proper submission and 1 for 2 is better than 0 for 2.

As a foUow up to previous columns and thanks to the annual December flurry by the postal service to demonstrate a need for higher postage rates, I'm told that Martha and Jack Binns are now in Berkeley, CaUfomia, where Jocko is the diplomat in residence at Uiuversit>- of California at Berkeley.

Jay O'ConneU in an attempt to enjoy the wonderful outdoors has relocated to scenic Bayoime, New Jersey (a bedroom suburb of Newark airport) where he is director of fleet operations for MUitary Sealift Command.

A few more pictures from Homecoming are included. Captions have been omitted for various reasons. I'm sure that you can provide some good ones with very little effort.

The next few class luncheons in D.C. are currentiy scheduled for 18 March and 20 May. Location and program are not firm yet, but mark it on your calendar now and if the opportunity arises, plan to attend.

This month the nominees for officers of the Alumni Association are being mailed to members.

I call your attention to Bob Quinn's nomination as tmstee-at-large. WhUe all candidates are no doubt well-qualified. Bob has that "extra" that is needed for the position.

Those of you who are close to the AnnapolisD.C. area and those who watched the Liberty Bowl after Christmas are well aware, but for the not so fortunate, let it be said that you saw it first in this column. After nine years at Navy, George Welsh is departing for the head coach job at University of Vu-giiua in CharlottesvUle. George and the team certainly upset the bookies with his near win over Ohio State. May you have many winrung seasons at UVA, George, but 1 just can't wish you luck for your opener on II September at Annapolis.

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57 Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 5223 Crinnel St., Fairfax VA 22030 Con. Sec'y, Capt. F. N. Howe, Jr. USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Circle Fredericksburg VA 22401 Percent Members: 53 The Biz According to Van Vanlandingham, the duly anointed 01C25R (Officer-in-Charge, 25th Reunion), the following piece is but the first shot in what is to become, over the next six months, a raging torrent of reunion information which biulds (inexorably) to a crescendo next October, the Ukes of which are beyond the experience of sentient (naval) beings. Van said that.

He also said, "Dear Classmates: Homecoming this year is scheduled for the week end of 22 October 1982. Preparations for our twenty-fifth reunion are underway for that weekend. We have 83

an active and capable committee who is working to insure that the big event is both meaningful and enjoyable.

"The headquarters for our 25th is to be the Sheraton Inn, Lanham, Maryland. It is 18 miles from Annapolis and about 20 miles from both Washington National and Baltimore-Washington International Airports. For those planning to arrive at Washington National the most convenient means of transportation is to take the metro-train from the airport to the New CarroUton Station and a short taxi ride from there. The Sheraton management has been very helpful in providing all the needed facilities. We have reserved 175 rooms and will be able to get more with sufficient notice. All guests will be pre-registered, a special check-in table will be provided, and as you arrive a package containing room keys, maps, information, etc. wUl be marked for and given each guest. Buses will be available to transport all from the hotel to Dahlgren Hall on Friday night and again to the Stadium for the tailgate/football game (Citadel) on Saturday (round trip). The Saturday evening dinner-dance will be in the Sheraton's banquet facilities with an open bar before dinner and an excellent meal foUowed by a short program and dancing. Cost will be $45 per night for accommodations, $25 per person for the banquet and approximately $5 per person for each round trip bus ride.

"We plan to provide many more details to you in a maiUng currently scheduled for the MarchApril period. Reservation forms together with other information will be included.

"At this time I feel that our greatest difficulty is going to be contacting everyone. Skip Rutemiller is our man in charge of maiUngs. He is working closely with the Alumni Association and all other sources. We have a designated Classmate for each of the 24 companies who is trying to reach every company member. Some information wUl come from them. In addition, we will run in Shipmate (from time to time) a list of Classmates with no known address. Any clues you may have will be greatly appreciated. Please provide to: O. G. Rutemiller, 200 Kirkley Road, AnnapoUs MD 21401; 301/266-5296 — home, 703/521-8555 — business.

"AdditionaUy 1 would like to recognize and express my appreciation to those who have volunteered to make our 25th a success. The committee consists of: Class Mailings — Skip Rutemiller; Accommodations & Transportation — Jim McGinn; Banquet — Bob Atwell; Program — George Phillips; Hospitality — Jack Turner; Tailgate — John Stacey; Special Events — Sam Underhill; Favors — Dwight Avis; and Art Work — Dick Scales.

"We will need more help as time progresses.

Please don't be timid — step forward and volunteer. We welcome your suggestions, comments, time — everything but criticism. Please contact me at the below address or at: 703/360-0675 (home); 703/521-8555 (business).

"The committee is dedicated to making this — our 25th — a time to remember. Much enthusiasm exists here in the Washington-AnnapoUs area — we hope you will join us. Please contact me if you have any questions. C. H. Van Landinghara, Jr., 4310 Adrienne Drive, Alexandria VA 22309."

Incidentally, when Van says he doesn't want your criticism, what he means is he won't need it in October; March, April and May are great months for basic organizational criticism, suggestions, recommendations, etc. The same kinds of inputs in October will probably not be viewed as helpful.

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Analysis of the Alumni Association's maiUng lists is not complete, so we're not yet ready to ask for your help in finding people, but the front end of that operation ought to surface by next issue.

In the meantime, if you know Classmates (graduates, non-graduates, widows) who do not regularly hear from the Alumni Association, that's probably because there is no current address available. Drop Skip Rutemiller a note and give him a better address so that as many people as possible get in on the front end of this affair.

From a separate but related letter from the Commandant of Midshipmen, the following excerpts are drawn for your consideration, reconsideration and action.

"During Homecoming 1981, a number of the Class discussed (a special memorial project). In a weak moment, I volunteered to head the memorial committee. I'm pleased to report that John Clearwater and Joe Gawarkiewicz, both of whom are also stationed at the Academy, have agreed to give me a hand.

"The committee will head the drive to raise funds and will work toward recommending an appropriate and lasting memorial. The final selection will, of course, be subject to class approval.

"Our goal is $20,000. It is an ambitious undertaking, but one we feel is realistic if we have the cooperation of all hands.

"Bill Busik and his staff at Alumni House are most willing to help in any way possible. All gifts earmarked for the Class of '57 Memorial Fund wiU be put into a special account. Therefore, you should make your tax-deductible contribution through the Alumni Association Annual Fund Drive, specifying that all (or part if you wish) of your contribution is for the '57 Fund.

"Determining the size of one's gift is a very personal decision. I hope, as you decide, that you'U consider one or more of the following: — making this project your major philanthropic effort for the next year; — participating at the level of one of the special gift clubs ($100-$249, Century Club; $250-$499, Tecumseh Club; $500-$999, John Paul Jones Club; $1,000 + Leadership Club); — making your gift in muUiples of $57 ($57, $114, $171, etc.).

"I'm aware that if we are to accompUsh this project, a sacrifice will be required by many. 1 feel, though, that we can and will be able to do it and know that your pride in the Naval Academy and in your Class will again be demonstrated as it has so often in the past.

"Please take a moment now and send in your check. Make it payable to the USNA Alumni Association and indicate that it's for the '57 Fund.

"Your ideas, thoughts, comments, etc., are also solicited. Drop me a note or give me a caU. Regards, Bud Edney" If you're standing around trying to decide whether or not to participate in this thing, consider the fact that we're only going to do it once.

Be there. Aloha.

The Word Way back when, a note came pouring into our mailbox from Howie Heiden (it was before he became a Dr. so it's okay to say 'Howie'). The purpose of Howie's note was to advise the Class of the disestablishment of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Fifty-Four down at NAS, New Orleans, and the concurrent retirement of Captain R. L. Leonard USNR. All that apparently went off without a hitch on 22 February 81. Sorry to have missed the first pitch, Howie. Congratulations, Rex.

Harry Gimber sent us a copy of a SOPA SDIEGO message announcing the assumption of duty as CO, USS MOBILE, by Bob Christenson.

Harry added, "Bob was aboard OGDEN ( H . M . S .

GIMBER, PROP.) a couple of weeks ago as we entertained SOSMRC school students. They really had a time telling me how ships should be engineered.

"Also in the class was Roger McPherson who will be CO CLEVELAND L P D - 7 in December 81. '57

is really getting a hold on the Gator Fleet out here."

With all of that Brianhead dope fresh in your mind from last issue, here comes all the dope one last time, for Brianhead '82 from Pete Purvis: "Start the 25th Reunion in April! '57 Ski Week (11 AprU — 17 April 1982) Don't forget the '57 Ski Week at Burt Nichols' Brianhead ski resort 210 miles north of Las Vegas.

"If you're not a skier it's a great opportunity to learn inexpensively away from the hustle of the bigger name resorts. Five chair lifts and numerous trails can accommodate aU talent levels of downhiU and cross-country ski enthusiasts.

"Remember the very attractive discounts that Burt offers. If you haven't signed up yet contact: Ron Baker, P.O. Box 6, Brianhead MU 84719 801/677-2063; or Pete Purvis, 104 Edgehill, Sherwood Forest MD 21405 301/849-8800, 703/528-8551 (Office)"

58 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Wayne E. Scott 11 Apple Seed Lane Gaithersburg MD 20878 301/258-0323 Percent Members: 54 Lots of Excitement Well, maybe not. Next month you'll read all about the 1958 1982 St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

Next month you'll read all about where and how to send your contributions to the 25th anniversary $25,000 gift-to-USNA fund. Next month you may even read your note and see your picture. Watch this space.

Some Excitement By now you all have forgotten the Army footbaU game. Some of us won't forget the train trip up from DC for a while though. We had so few Classmates show interest this year that Al Barbero, the coordinator, announced it would be the end of a long tradition. John Gentile and I decided that the Class Class had to go out in style, so we arranged to live it up on that final voyage. Along with John's date, his niece and nephew, and Patty, we arranged the following: upon leaving Union Station, we had lox, bagels, cream cheese, and champagne; approaching Phillie, we had openfaced sandwiches and a white wine; during the game we enjoyed John's famous " '58 Clam Chowder" and steaming coffee; and on the way home we broke out the white linen table cloths, royal blue napkins, china plates, wine glasses, and silver and enjoyed sliced filet mignon, pasta salad, a red wine, and dainty cake for desert. The coach was completely sold out, and as a consequence we had a very large and appreciative (I think) audience. (Although, I was never quite sure if the '56ers behind us were after our food or after Patty.) In all, the trip was so enjoyed by all that Big Al (who achieved another "degree" of notoriety on page 63 of the January issue of Proceedings) pledged that the '58 coach will be back next year after all.

Shipmate, March 1982

Rover and Patty

Mary and Al Barbero

Al's coach ultimately carried the following folk: Joan and J.D. Peters with Sarah and John Jr., Marty and Ron Schnepper, Diana and Bill Meisel with Tina and Tommy, Bill Mooney and son Buzz ("Missy is a hot house flower." W.M.), Betsy and Chuck Smith, Dave WUlingham (Kathleen wanted to watch the replays of the pats on the fanny."

D.W.), Mary and Al Barbero, Barbara and Eric Mansfield, Betty and Dave Sutherland, John Gentile and guests Margit White, Heather and Bob Caravella, and, of course, Patty and Rover. Betty and Dave came up from Dallas on a moment's notice, thanks to a call from Chuck, Dave's Plebe year roommate. Last year they watched the game in the DaUas Playboy Club. "The drinks were the same, but the waiters looked different." (D.S.) The ordy unusual aspect of the day, other than the security against imported "hit" teams, was that both the Mids and the Woo-Poos carried rain gear.

I thought they outlawed that in '57. Well, whatever the new rules, here are some from-the-coach photos, thanks to Patty's camera and Chuck's steady hand.

Moderately Exciting Even the Fleet Home Town News Center must be excited about the fact that Chuck Smith was on that train to Philadelphia. They wrote a great item that said Chuck "has returned from an around-the-globe deployment." His ship, USS CALIFORNIA (He's CO; it's in Norfolk.), was the

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first nuclear-powered surface ship to circumnavigate the globe in 17 years. Deployed 221 days, they did a bunch of stuff (like guard the Persian Gulf) and visited Spain, Australia, and Singapore.

They also rescued 39 crew members from a burning Greek merchant ship, and they had 1000 consecutive helicopter landings without a deck mishap.

(Didn't say anything about the takeoffs . . . ) I circumnavigated the globe in 20 minutes back in '62, but we didn't get that kind of press because no one had thought up that fancy word yet. Way to hit 'em slugger.

Under the heading of "Olympia International Establishes Regional Office in United States" was another news release about a '58er: K. Gerry McClure. He is corporate vice president of operations within the Western Hemisphere for Olympia Werke AG, Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and he has been transferred to their newly established WestHem headquarters in Somerville, New Jersey.

Gerry's "extensive international management experience will help to position Olympia as a leading supplier of office systems and equipment in the Western Hemisphere." Before joining Olympia in 1980, Gerry held senior management positions with such companies as Xerox, Rank-Xerox Ltd., and Alghamin Industries. Along the way he picked up an MBA from Dartmouth. Gerry and Helen Uve in Gladstone, New Jersey, with their children David, Kevin, and Katherine. Another " '58er Made Good" award.

Exciting Mail Don Boerner dropped a line (without hook and sinker) to update his address, now 6930 Burgundy Circle NW, North Canton OH 44720. "I'd be very interested in learning anything about my 15th Co. roomie, Mike Tulley, says Don. Register of Alumni shows he's a retired USAF 1/Lt. and was born 14 June 34 in Vermont. That help? Anyone knowing a Tulley fact, please pass it to Don. "For Johnny Frustace's benefit I still wonder — 'Who sinka da ship?' " (D.B.) WeU, nasty threats sometimes pay off. Don Tarquin was terrorized into writing. This Don admits to being in DC and not checking in. However, he cleverly passes the blame on to the senior member of the board he was serving on: J.D. Williams kept

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Tom, Fitz, and Don them all working and refused to pass out liberty cards. Don has only been in Hawaii for 5 years now and is beginning to worry about the rumors he will be heading for DC in the Summer. His kids don't even own shoes. Just be glad they're not sending you back here this Winter, Don! It's not bad enough that we DC triskaidekaphobes have seen 1982 start off substantiating our fears; Mother nature continues to remind us of that day by continuing Winter! Even as 1 write, Don me boy, it is 3 degrees below zero . . . "under sunny skies."

Don't let 'em do it to you!

Don enclosed a photo of "three characters you may recognize." That's Tom Grimm on the left.

"He was on one of his frequent boondogles to HawaU that always seem to occur when the Washington weather gets bad." (Real popular with Judy, I'm sure.) In the center is Jim Fitzgerald, C O . of the Naval Data Automation Facility in Pearl. Fitz and Don went through high school together, then served together on Sixth Fleet Staff ten years ago. Fitz and Tom were 3rd Co. roommates. "Of course, you must recognize the one on the right. Hasn't changed in 23 years right?

Hope this satisfies my requirement to report.

Looking forward to seeing you next Summer and joining in on the fun you Washington weenies seem to have." Reports made and returned. Thanks, Don. See ya soon.

Extinct Males?

Starting the "SEARCH" for lost sheep, here is your first list of fellas we knew and loved, although not necessarily for the full term: William B. Amend, Ernest J. Anderson, Michael E. Archer, James W. Arthurs, Theodore L. Bayless, Richard L. Beam, James K. Bergin, Frank Bonus, John F. Brady, Jr., and Gordon L. BrunseU. Any info you may have on their whereabouts would be greatly appreciated by the Silver Anniversary Committee Deputy for Lost Sheep, Jesse Hernandez. Pass data to me, ifyou wish, and I'U forward it "approved."

Exciting Females Wow! The annual Holidays Luncheon with Ladies was one big bash this year. Eighty folks showed up. I promised all who turned in their nametags that I would print their names . . . and if they were with someone they weren't supposed to be with, well, we can handle that with some discretion. Here are the overt attendees: Kathleen and Dave WUlingham, Sally and Jim McNuUa, Roxanne and Ed Kessler (on their 17th wedding anniversary . . . hang in, you guys), Linda and Bob Slaven, Nancy and Tom Sinnott, Susan and Stan Poremba, Betty Ann and Brent Taylor, Barbara and Paul Polski, George Jenkins, Marie and Tom Gibbons, Jack Nicholas, Patty Walters and Rover, John Gentile, Jim Marshall, Bob Warren, Babs and Dan Demand, Lois and Whitey Edwards, Marge "Color Person" and Jesse Hernandez, Bev and Paul McLellan, Vibeke and Warren etc. Walters, Bruce Wilcox and daughter Ann, Sally and Chuck Larson, Marcia and Dick Wilson, Jane and George Coyne, Carolyn and BiU Peters, Mai and Odie O'Donnell, Marge and Ron Fisher, 85

Mary and Al Barbero, Sandy and Frank Clement, Polly and Walt MitcheU, Mary and Hap Hansen, Anne and George Ojalehto, Bill Meisel, Al Slafkosky, Gordon Gerson, Missy and BiU Mooney, Polly and Ken Mitchell, George McAleer, Fran and Roger Nutting, Gene Peltier, Kay and Tom Powell, Carol and Dick Sorenson, Jim Martinez, Lou Shane, Barbara and Al Yost, and Carroll and Jack Pierce. (At this point, I am now able to state that all the above-mentioned independent males were, in fact, unaccompanied.

1 know- Beth Martindale would have been concerned if Marty had shown up "alone," so to the rest of you: be at peace.)

Tidbits from the luncheon tables: Barb and Al Yost weren't too happy being there. The day before the luncheon, fog had kept their plane DC bound long enough so that, when they arrived at their destination in Miami, they were only able to wave goodbye to their Nassau-bound cruise ship.

Hope you get to take a re-exam on seamanship real soon. Tony Stremic snapped an Achilles tendon, has a cast, had an operation, is gonna be OK. Anybody volunteer to try to keep him off his feet during recuperation? Get weU soon, Tony. Chuck Larson and family are bound for Naples, Italy, in July for a tour, probably for 2 years, as COMSUBGROUP EIGHT/COMSUBMED. Hat #1 is command of US subs in the Mediterranean, and hat #2 is the equivalent NATO command. We'll miss you guys, especially at Wm&Mary game time . . . Sal's sea stories about when she was quarterback there are always believed and enjoyed . . . and her "best seat in the house" will obviously be up for grabs, so to speak. Send us back a bunch o' pizza, hear?

Exciting Males Our Class has just received its very first onestar flag selections. Among the first Commodores since WWII are Ron Eytchison and Frank Butterworth, both nuke submariners. And . . . AND among the Air Force's new brigadier generals are our FIRST non-Navy flags, Jim Davis and Sam Swart. (We had 6 Davises, 2 Jims; this is the 14th Co.'s own J.B.) Super congratulations to all four of you guys.

Just Exciting Keep the looming 25th in mind. Ask all your buddies to be sure and join up with the Alumni Association. Don't omit Admirals and Generals!

See ya next time. '58 IS GREAT. Bye/Luv, Rover.

59 Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield USN C O . , NAS Souda Bay FPO NY 09528 Percent Members: 48 Happy New Year 1982 to all of the extended 1959 family! Hope it was a grand holiday season for everyone, and that the New Year brings success, good health, and good fortune. Already we have had good fortune for USNA '59 . . . we have stmck it rich with the first stars in our class!! Congratulations to Don Smith and Don Cromer who were on the recently published brigadier general list for the U.S. Air Force. That is some of the very best news 1 have had the privilege to report in this Shipmate column. Our Navy and Marine Corps contingents, those front runners, will have to play catch up with Air Force coUeagues now.

'59 did not make the first "Commodore" Ust, but here's hoping we see a '59er there next year!

It was a happy holiday time for me personally.

My plebe son Andrew caught military hops to 86

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Greece and we spent two good weeks together. We showed him our NSA and some of what we do, but we had time to get "into the culture" and travel a bit around the Island of Crete also. Andy brought good weather, or at least he left the snow and cold of the East behind him. We had 72째 and clear blue skies on Christmas Day, and an even better 75째 day on New Years, which allowed us to truly enjoy our Souda Bay Polar Bear Club plunge into the Mediterranean at 1000 on the 1st of January '82. On Christmas Day we held a Reindeer Run (1 Vi mile predicted time event) in which 22 people participated and enjoyed the super weather. Surf and turf headlined our big diimer that day, because we had enjoyed the traditional turkey feast on Thanksgiving. We have tried to make the hoUdays special, with a real American flavor, and kept homesickness to a minimum at our remote base, the easternmost outpost for the U.S. Navy in the Med. StiU love my job and 'tis hard to beUeve I am more than halfway thm the tour. As I write this I am on the way home with Andy for some leave and a chance to be with PrisciUa and Molly . . . but regret already that 7 to 10 days will be far too short!

I have had some good mail in recent weeks. I should now Uke to have you read more of the good news from Don Smith: "Charlie Vickery just spent last week on my airpatch trying to get his wing at Norton ready for an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. He is presently the vice commander of the 63rd MAW and should become the wing commander very soon.

"Probably the best news from the Smith family is that I just came out on the Air Force Brigadier General list; released on the 18th of December.

Also on the same list was Don Cromer who is resently system program director for secretary of the Air Force Special Projects in Los Angeles, California.

"Where we go from here, John, is hard to guess.

Would like to stay at McChord the rest of my career but that would be too much of a good thing.

"Barney Kelly came out to one of our DaedaUon meetings at McChord and gave a stirring talk and recruiting pitch for ENTERPRISE of which he is the skipper, presently at Bremerton.

"Sending a letter to Steve Snyder to try to get my dues up to date and see if he stiU has any yearbooks. I am a year deUnquent.

"John, 1 reaUy enjoy your articles in Shipmate.

Keep up the good work and I know it isn't easy trying to track '59. Best of luck in '82. Don. P.S. Spent Navy-Army game at our annual get-together here in Tacoma with former Vice CNO, Adm. Jim RusseU USN (Ret.) '26. Too bad we weren't successful in rooting Navy to victory. We always have a good time though."

Thanks, Don and Brenda, for the great "Hippo New Year" card, the kind words, and the best news on Don's promotion!

Also, this note and financial report came from our outstanding Class Treasurer, Steve Snyder: "John, How are things in good old Souda Bay? As you can see from the enclosed, your comments in Shipmate about dues and donations must have done some good. We doubled our previous year's dues/donations, so why not try again. It's really the only income we have and since we manage to lose money on luncheons and give it away/spend it on reunions, we need something to sustain our poor treasury. In case Lloyd hasn't mentioned it, we are now incorporated! Rise and Shine, Steve."

MEMORANDUM FOR THE USNA CLASS OF 1959 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Subj: Financial Reports The Class Statement of Financial Position and Earnings Statement as of 30 September 1981 are attached for your information.

Although we again show a net loss for the year, it is relatively small. Three things contributed to the loss: Our $600 deposit paid to the Hilton Inn to reserve it for our 25th reunion; the $200 contribution we made to the 19th Company wardroom, and; a write-off of $375 on yearbooks (reduced to $4.64 below cost); dues paid and donations were both up (double last year's total); We lost a total of $216.80 on luncheons this year; the inventory of reunion items shows 116 scarves and last year's inventory showed 115. To make matters worse, my records show that we sold seven of them during the year. This situation is indicative of the problems I've had with the inventory of these items as a result of the fact that we keep them in at least three different places. Needless to say, the figures given in this report reflect the best information I have at this time.

S. V. Snyder, Capt., U.S. Navy, Treasurer.

United States Naval Academy Class of 1959 Statement of Financial Position September 30, 1981 ASSETS Current Assets Cash Checking Account $ 625.15 Navy Federal Credit 3,011.47 Union Petty Cash 29.34 $3,665.% Merchandise Inventory Yearbooks (73 @$5.00) $ 365.00 348.00 Ties (40 @ $8.70) 980.20 1,693.20 Scarves (116 @ $8.45) $5,359.16 Total Current Assets Property, Plant & Eqtupment Total Assets $5,359.16 LiabiUties & Acciunulated Income Current LiabUities $5,359.16 Accumulated Income Total LiabiUties & $5,359.16 Eariungs Staten ent REVENUES: Dues Paid Donations Luncheons Reunion Sales Interest

$ 241.00 87.60 2,316.10 344.00 232.04 $3,220.74

EXPENSES: Luncheons $2,532.90 Picnics/Tailgate Party 54.00 Administrative Typing $ 15.0() Printing & Mailing 137.3 3 152.30 Hilton Inn deposit for 25th reunio n 600.00 Contribution to 19th Company Wardroom 200.00 $3.539.20 Net Loss

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Ken Town and I were roomies for most of the four years at USNA, and were the upstate New York contingent of 2nd Company. Ken was from Albany and 1 was originally from Kinderhook, New York (and for you trivia champs, the home of the 8th President of the U.S., Martin Van Buren). Ken's wife Jane and my Priscilla have been able to get together occasionally while the two of us are on remote assignments this year. Sarah Town and my Molly are about the same age (14) and they have fun seeing each other also. Jane wrote that Ken was hoping to fly back for the Christmas season. Sure hope that all worked out weU and Ken made it back. His overseas maiUng address is: Col. Kenneth R. Town USMC, AC/S G-4 1st MAW, FPO, San Francisco 96603.

Navy Times note on p. 6 of the 14 December '81 issue indicated Daniel C. Richardson was going from USS STERETT to be Chief of Staff for COMCARGRU 7. Dan is doing well in the Fleet, and I hear that his Plebe son is doing OK as well. How about some other '59er fathers giving me a sitrep on sons and daughters doings??

I received this notice from the Fluor Corporation: "Ragan T. PhiUips has been promoted to generjd manager of the Western Division of Fluor Power Services, (FPS) Inc., a subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Previously, Phillips had responsibility for EPS' Une sales, covering electric utilities in the Far East, the northwestern and southeastern Uiuted States, and offshore projects that involved more than one Fluor entity.

"PhUUps, a three-year Fluor employee, holds a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's in business from Lynchburg College in Vuginia, and a msister's degree in engineering from Purdue University."

Another nice letter from one of the most faithful and active '59ers, Bob Cunningham.

"Happy Halloween!! As I sit in my new office picking up the weeks' wreckage and reading Shipmate, 1 thought of how far away you are except at maU caU, or especially at mail call, depending on our response to your plea and then I noticed our class percent members when I checked your address. That did it! How can you 'Rise and Shine' better than to do something to get our Class moving out of the ceUar of the '50s in the membership category? I suppose that's partly a Trustee's job, so here goes. Background: Percent of Class members of Alumni Association — 48; Average of aU other Classes in '50s — 57 & 44/100%; Range — 53 to 63; 1st five classes — 80% above mean; 2nd five classes — all below mean (no excuse for being last). Foreground: Next nine classes — all above 50%; 1st half rising, 2nd half lower; last class in decade lowest at record (44%).

Underground: So What?! (I'm sure aU the above means something!)

"WeU, all that made me think that one way to get a little more word around would be to get the column in the hands of more Classmates — I know that is not an original solution. Perhaps one way would be to start running a Ust of Classmates who are not cunentiy members; twenty-five or so (59) per month, with a request to the Class to report on the location and status of any of those listed.

Perhaps a contest to see how many any one Classmate could sign up; send an application to a Classmate with your name on it so we could credit you with a kill (save), or count new apps and match them with recent sitreps to credit snoopers. Perhaps this could be a new year's project and could get us geared up in advance to roll a big number for our 25th in '84 . . . [comments please. Classmates!]

"Glad to hear that your Andy seems to be well into Plebe year. If our Alumni membership is low.

Shipmate, March 1982

we at least seem to be prolific in the category of reproducing Plebes! Maybe a Class record there.

"As you can see by the letterhead, 1 have relocated my office; same company that I have been with since my transfer to CivPac a dozen years ago, but a move from branch to corporate headquarters and back to LBeach, my first and last home ports while on active duty. There's a letter of explanation on its way to you, but the urgency of the numbers above preempted it.

"We have currently four luncheon groups meeting in the LA-Orange County area on a monthly basis, for those passing through, and some who are here but passing up some very interesting meetings. Some C/Ms seen at those: George Bethel, Don Chomicz, George Fritzinger, Jacques Naviaux, Phil Papaccio, Jerry Peterson, Chuck Cosky, Len Etcho, a few others plus several hundred from adjacent classes. — More later, I'm off to the Boat Show. Best Wishes, Bob." Another great guy and an activist amongst '59 for sure, and the spirit leader for the spirited 11th Company, Sam Sigmund, sent this letter dated September 14, 1981 . . . then crossed out to read November 12, 1981 with a footnote . . . "I got side-tracked." No sweat, Sam! — at least you foUowed through and wrote! "Dear John, I'm finally getting around to letting you know how our 'Club 11' reunion went. The main reason for the delay in putting words on paper is that 'words' can't describe the fantastic success of our reunion.

The turnout was great, the weather was perfect, the food was unbelieveable, and the camaraderie was — as expected whenever '59ers gather — outstanding.

"1 would Uke to eventually pubUsh a Ust of all the 11th Company addresses, but thought it might be a little too much for this letter. I have passed the list to Lloyd Adams and, at the September luncheon, challenged other Companies to compile as complete a list. I will include a few statistics that I think are interesting: Number in Company: 35; Number stiU on active duty: 10; Number completing 20 or more years service: 13; Number still active in Reserve programs: 4; Number located after 22 years: 34 (still have not located Pete McCall); Number responding to reunion letters: 32; Number attending reunion: 15 (would have been 17, but two locals were out of town); Total at reunion: 47 ('59ers, wives, kids); Number we expected to attend 25th Homecoming: 35; We expect to locate Pete McCall by 1984).

"Those attending the reunion were: locals — Pete Gorham, Charlie Hougland, Jim Langemo, Dolf Lekebusch, Frank Pipkin, Sam Sigmund, Ron Trossbach, Ray WeUborn and Walt Wynn; out-of-towners — Carl Danitschek (Beaufort, South CaroUna), Bill Drake (in transit from Virginia Beach to Hawaii), Jerry McDaniel (San Francisco), Telmo Ortega (Miami), Bill Posey (Goldsboro, North CaroUna), and Bob Vogt (Middletown, New Jersey).

"We did invite our Plebe Year Company Officer — "Captain" Al Haig (he has a new title now) — but he was occupied with a North-South Summit Conference that week end.

"Our reunion weekend started Friday, 31 July, as the out-of-towners arrived at the homes of other Classmates or relatives. The aU-day picnic and pool party couldn't have been better — even those who had planned to come early and leave early, came early and stayed late. The outstanding weekend was topped off with a Sunday Brunch at USNA Officers' Club — about half the reunionees were able to attend.

"Our official photographer, Jerry McDaniel, has produced a set of outstanding pictures. I'U try to send a few along after the rest of the Company

has had a chance to see and order copies.

"For the information of those who might be interested in the location of the other 'Club 11' members: Al Boothe, Mitch Lathrop, and Hank Mauz (San Diego), Carl Corse (AnnapoUs), Lee Cutler (Papillion, Nebraska), Bob Davison (Colorado Springs), Dick Griffith (Honolulu), BiU Honsa (Areata, CA — but just departed for a year's teaching in China), Granny Hopkins (Los Alamos), Pat Joynt (Oslo, Norway — Pat visited D.C. in late May), Dave Lacagnina (Jupiter, Florida), Ray Lavan (Alexandria), Tom Long (Bremerton, Washington — visited D.C. in midJuly, too early for the reunion, but did deliver our old 'Club i r flag), Frank Meredith (Old Lyme, Connecticut), Freeman Neish (Seoul, Korea), Jack Shirreffs (Seaford, Delaware), Gib Smith (Port, Orchard, Washigton), Fred Touchstone (CINCUSNAVEUR-London), Hud Wells (CorvaUis, Oregon).

"As I said in my list of stats, we expect 100% attendance at the 25th Homecoming in 1984 from 'Club 11'. If that sounds like a challenge — it is!

S. W. Sigmund, 7713 Mulberry Bottom Lane, Springfield VA 22153."

Thanks a million, Sam, and "Well Done" to the 11th Company, once led by Major Simonize who has waxed his way to a much higher position in the federal service. "Old Yellow Gloves" was also noted to have been a terror while the OOW. Lloyd Adams sent this grand letter which covers Homecoming '81 and a range of news items: "A few notes of interest to the Class for Shipmate.

First this letter from Sam Sigmund and the Club 11 reunion last August. Since 1 was the only noneleventh company '59er to be invited and attend, I feel honored and maybe the only one who can pass an unbiased opinion. It was fantastic and I think an exceUent way to organize our 25th reunion. The Executive Committee is seriously taking this on and looking for 23 other company organizers! Sam is locked in for the 11th!

"I'm sure you have heard from others already about Homecoming '81. Since I couldn't make the tailgate party I can only pass on that everyone I've talked to who was there had a super afternoon.

I did get to Ed and Joy Veaseys for the class party Saturday evening. Those attending included: Suzie and Charlie Pease, Tom and Nancy Bond, Bob and Lucy Morgan, Jim and Mary Curtin, Gary and Ann Smith, John and Judy ColUns, Loretta and BiU Richardson, Dan and Ona Truax, Mary and Joe Ford, Sam and Nan Sigmund, Dick and Sally RusseU, John and Sheri Walker, Van and Marilyn Nield, Joe and Lois Flynn, John and Karen Kilday, Joe and Joan Brantuas, Buddy and Gladys Wellborn, Pete and Judy Tarpgard, PhU Powers, Noel and Gay Flynn, Tom Lukish, Rod Tomlinson Brad Keyes, Don Shehon, Jim and Mary Hardin, Rus Anderson, Bill and Sally Garrett, Kathy and Bill Corroum, the two finest women we know — PrisciUa B. and Del A. and, of course, the Veaseys. I'm sure I've missed a few others that didn't sign in. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that one of the most enjoyable aspects of the evening was talking to midshipmen whose last names are also familiar to us . . . to name a few, I talked with Butterfield, Tarpgard, Pease, CoUins, Wellborn, Kilday, Richardson, Glasier. We all enjoyed these young men and women and know why their parents are so proud of them.

"November class luncheon, 12 November at Ft. McNair. J.R. (Ron) Denny— principal deputy, assistant Secretary of the Navy, MRA&L, and one of our own (19th company) who has been hiding for the past 17 years in Doylestown, Pennsylvania was our speaker. Ron filled us in on what kept him 87

in Doylestown, what got him out of Doylestown and into the Pentagon and what it's like to be up m the " E " wing. Ron passed on some insights and observations of his new boss (and old friend), John Lehman. With a very short notice that he would be able to talk to us, we still had an outstanding tumout — 43 Classmates. Won't go through and Ust them aU however, we did have some new faces including Marty Hanson who was in town visiting from up New England way. Others we haven't seen for some tune included CharUe Hughes, BiU Milwee, BiU Eshelman, Bob Bovey, George Strohsahl, Bruce Schich, George EUiot and Dave Osburn. Really a fine turnout and an enjoyable luncheon. Hoping we will continue to have good turnouts for class luncheons. Coming up in 1982 are luncheons on 12 January, 11 Febmary, 9 March, 15 AprU, II May and 10 June all at Ft. McNair " O " Club, 11:30-13:00.

"That's about it for now John. Understand you may be getting back early. Hopie you will be in touch with me soon after you get back and that you wiU teU us about Souda Bay and your tour there at the first luncheon after you get back. See you then. Rise and Shine, Lloyd."

Lloyd also tacked on the revised/updated '59er luncheon and social calendar for upcoming months. Hope you will be able to fit in many a ftmction on your busy schedules. 'Tis always grand when out-of-towners can fit in a '59er gig with their schedule. Keep that in mind!!

59 LUNCHEONS 1982 11:45-13:15 Ft. McNair " O " Club Tuesday, 12 January Thursday, 11 February Dark Ages, 13 Febmary Tuesday, 9 March Thiusday, 15 April Tuesday, 11 May Spring FUng, 22 May Thursday, 10 June Tuesday, 13 July Thursday, 12 August Tuesday, 7 September Thursday, 14 October Tuesday, 9 November Thursday, 16 December Thought you might be interested in the bet I had on the 1982 Army-Navy game. A lieutenant colonel who heads up the U.S. Army Liaison Group at the NATO missUe Firing InstaUation, Souda Bay (caUed NAMFI) came up with the idea; the loser would lead his animal from his base to the gate near the winner's base (6 miles). On Crete there are plenty of goats and mules, so no problem finding a mascot! An appropriate report of the game's outcome and admission of defeat would then be rendered. Here is how I described the payoff of the bet when the game ended in a tie.

I guess Navy is a bit disappointed to only tie with Army after being heavily favored . . . I was disappointed! 1 had not planned to 'lose' my bet. In case of a tie we each had to lead our animal and meet half way . . . I had not planned to go any distance! . . . but as it turned out it was fun to 'lose' . . . a bit more interest added to the event.

WeU, at 2 p.m. this afternoon (6 December '81) we started 'to lead' our animals . . . so what if my goat (and a beauty too . . . with curled horns, white, rather majestic looking . . . so what if technically this one was a male sheep . . . he sure looked Uke a goat . . . the Army wiU never know!) . . . well he just happened to be tied in the back of a pickup truck while I was out in front running, 'leading' the goat . . . every now and then I would turn around and yell (even in Greek mind you) . . . 'el-lah! el-lah!' . . . which means 'come' and sure enough he would foUow!!

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Lt. Col. Futemick had been bragging for a week that he had a mule and all was set; I waited until this morning to line up my beauty . . . and I was on time. We had synchronized our watches on the phone (he miles away!) . . . I was waiting at my gate, goat in the truck, Greek friend, John ManoUkakis driving . . . less than 2 minutes to go and Greek guard tells me I had phone call at gate . . . quickly took it and my dutyman said, "they do not have the mule yet" . . . I said too bad . . . looks Uke at least the bet Navy will win! . . . so promptiy at 2,1 took off running 2.9 miles (20 minutes . . . not bad!) . . . shortly after 1 had started, a vehicle came by to report they had the mule and were underway. Well when some of the Army guys saw the goat and me they roared . . . they thought it was great! . . . all in good fun . . . we kept mnrung past the halfway point (labeled the Goat-Mule 50 yard line) . . . which Futernick did not seem to mind . . . he seemed relieved to see us after he had led the mule for about I '4 miles. Lots of folks were taking pictures and my TV Det folks were out with minicam . . . it made for a few laughs! Finalizing the goat arrangements had taken time, but a grand, very cooperative farmer in Mouzouras came through — took a bit of time to explain the crazy thing we were doing. . . . I know this man and wave/say "Yasou" all the time . . . he was eager to help and was smiling. When 1 brought the goat back (er-r-r-r sheep) . . . he was laughing!! He had seen us run by, had been thinking about, and it aU sunk in and he was really tickled by the crazy American stunt! He wanted me to stay and drink some Cretan firewater and celebrate Navy winning the bet!

That about does it for this report. I sure need those cards 'n letters folks so we can entertain and keep the Class informed. Sea stories from some of our younger days are always appreciated . . . and "when I was a Plebe" amusing incidents make for fond reminiscences. Hope some of you made a New Year's resolution to be more faithful '59ers, i.e., pay your dues, join the USNA Alumni Association and get Shipmate regularly, keep your secretary informed, and remember the "Blue and Gold" occasionally. We are part of a truly great fraternity!! Don't wait too long to appreciate the importance of that.

Rise 'n Shine, "Butterball" (3rd companymate Dick Ihly could really give that nickname a South Carolina twang; called me that when we first met.

Summer of '55.)

60 Sec'y, Capt. Robert E. Osmon SC USNR Naval Supply Systems Command Code OP-2 Washington DC 20376 Percent Members: 52 It is with pride and honor that I assume the position of class secretary. For some time I have wanted to provide some kind of payback to the Naval Academy for preparing me for the exciting and rewarding life I have experienced in the Navy to date; and in particular the warm and lasting friendships I have had with many of our Classmates of 1960 over the past almost 22 years.

This opportunity offers me the chance I have been seeking. I promise 1 will do my best to have interesting and informative news about Classmates, class doings, and Naval Academy functions of interest to everyone. If I do not receive enough input from the class members by mail, I will personally get on the phone, caU some of our

Classmates I personaUy know, and draw out enough information to make a worthwhile class column. However, I prefer you send in your newsworthy items as I do not know aU of you. The class column is a great way for all of us to keep in touch, so keep those cards and letters coming m.

I also want to thank Jim Knorr for the fine job he has done over the last year for keeping the class column alive and weU. His personal efforts and on the spot coverage of class officers at USNA have added immensely to the benefit of all of us.

Thank you, Jun, and keep the news items coming.

Your input is invaluable.

Bob Dropp, his lovely wife PrisciUa, and my son and I braved the cold winds and low temperatures of PhUadelphia to watch the Kaydets and the Mids struggle to a 3-3 tie. Although the outcome was not what we had hoped for, it was an exciting game. In particular some of the side action on the field, i.e., the Mids tearing up a giant Kaydet banner as it was being unfurled, and the Kaydets launching a mass attack on the USNA balloon, has convinced me that the rivalry is stUI alive and in fuU spirit. I almost wanted to msh down on the field and join them myself. (The "almost" doesn't mean I'm growing older, only more mature in my decision. After having been in the middle of a fracas at our Navy-Maryland game of long ago, I realize the pushing and shoving best be left to younger bodies.)

I saw three of our Classmates at the game, so I took the time to dig out from, the blankets to say heUo. John Murray has been with the Secret Service since he left the Navy. In his early days he guarded both Lyndon Johnson and Spiro Agnew, but says that now he is very content with doing his work from behind a desk. Bud Powers came by and we had a chance to chat for a while. He is presently stationed in OPNAV. With obvious pride he related that his son is a starter on the Academy Hockey Team as a plebe. IncidentaUy the hockey team is doing very weU, so look for the name of Powers on the box scores. Jim Knon was there with the group from AnnapoUs. I'm sure there were many more Classmates, but I do beUeve we are seated in some sort of alphabetical order because over a three-year period I only see the Ks, Ls, Ms, Ns Os, & Ps. Normally Ed Mangin is within eyeshot, but I didn't see him this year.

The Supply Corps DetaU Division here in NAVSUP is getting its share of Classmates cycled through. First, Larry Lavely became the commander detaUer for two years and then moved over to NAV AIR. Don Weatherson then relieved him.

I have been on the job now for two years and should be up for rotation next Summer, but contrary to what all of you might think, detailers do not hand pick their next duty station. I presentiy am director of the Supply Corps Reserve Program, a very exciting and dynamic program. I am constantiy impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of our reservists all over the country. The one Classmate I see quite often in our Supply Corps Reserve Program is Vance Frj' from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who is presentiy serving as Commanding Officer of the Reserve Unh supporting the Naval Supply Center, Charleston. He is also a lawyer working in real estate and the owner of a computer services company. (I had the honor of being frocked with Vance at the same ceremony.

Now if I could ordy start getting the pay for captain.)

My good friend Terry Lingle, with whom I spent many hours feasting on deUcious Greek cooking while he was stationed in Athens, Greece, for three years and I in Turkey, recently informed me that he has taken a job as center director for the Woodstock Job Corps Center. He works for RCA Shipmate, March 1982

which has a contract with the Department of Labor to train Job Corps personnel. His new address is 4038 Woodley Road, Ellicott City MD 21043. I'm sure he'd Uke to hear from some of his old friends.

Happy New Year to you all. Let's make '82 a fine year for us all.

61 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. James L. George 17801 HolUngsworth Dr., Derwood MD 20855 Percent Members: 55 Last month, we gave the first report on the 20th Reunion and will try to finish up this month on the news, but will continue the pictures for a little longer. Previously we had reported and shown pictures of the registration at the Sailing Center, the Friday night dinner in Bancroft Hall, and the Dedication ceremony. While we had previously reported on the great bull roast, we ran out of space for pictures. Enclosed are four shots showing quite a few Classmates and wives enjoying the food and drink. Incidentally, all these pictures as well as those from last month are compliments of former President Pigeon. As the pictures indicate, fortunately the rain stopped for the bull roast and gcime or this could have turned into a mud bowl.

In fact, although in November, the day tumed out to be fairly warm.

The big event, of course, was the dinner-dance at the AnnapoUs-HUton. While it turned out to be a Uttie more crowded than anticipated, everyone did fit in. The 20th Reunion Committee had surveyed other Classes on reunions and they had reported turnouts of about 400-500 people, so we planned accordingly. It tumed out that we had weU over 500, so a few tables had to be set up in the corridor, but there were plenty of seats and room for the festivities after. Vice President Joe Kiel was the master of ceremony for the event, standing in for President Roger Onorati who was on a sabbatical at MIT. Roger did, however, have the good taste (but probably bad sense) to send his wife along, and she read the foUowing message: On behalf of the class executive and 20 reunion committee members, who have worked hard during the past two years to put this week end together, please accept my personal welcome back to the world of Mother Bancroft, Forms II, Heinz Lenz, and IHTFP. I tmst a good time is being had by all and that you're staying sober enough to keep your hands off Judy, who assured me she would represent the Onorati clan in proper fashion by having a good enough time for both of us. I'm sorry to miss the largest gathering of the World's Greatest Naval Academy Class since graduation day 20 years ago, but because of my undistinguished undergraduate academic record the Navy saw fit to send me back to school until I get it right.

1 thank you for your tremendous support of class activities and initiatives during the past year and urge you to continue the positive trend into the future. 1 hope to see you again in years to come. Let's plan on making the 25th an even bigger and better success than this one.

Best regards, Roger Onorati After the reading of the President's message, Joe Kiel introduced Bob Hofford, who gave the final report on the fund drive. Contrary to what most of us thought when we started this. Bob reported that we did go over the $20,000 mark and thus completed the drive in just one year. The final push Shipmate, March 1982

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After all the announcements and entertainment, which even included a movie starring Ben Sottile — again, you had to be there — the tables were cleared for a little dancing. All-in-all, a great week end, capped by a great night. This definitely gives the 25th reunion committee something to shoot for — good luck on that.

Finally, once more we would like to mention, and thank, those that did so much. First, and foremost was Norm Pigeon who started the process and then current President Roger Onorati who carried on the good work. Others that should be honored are: Bob Hofford for the Memorial Fund Drive; Vic Karcher for the registration; Ned Kuhns who was Vic's predecessor; Bud Bryne for the dinner-dance; Ben Gerson for the tailgate and bookkeeping; Mickey Drustrup in charge of memorabiUa; John LeComu for the brunch; Barry Gastrock for the 21st Company Wardroom and great '61 signs; BUI Mackey and Mike Welsh for the Memorial presentation; Rob Hill for the dedication ceremony; Al Mayback for the saiUng center; Al Chearue for overall coordinator and members at large; Dave Stem and Andy Saiko for the memorial committee and other miscellaneous duties always dumped on members at large. A lot of other people did work, and, a lot of wives did work which we also appreciate. The Class definitely Got it Done for the 20th.

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62 came from the "anchor pool" that Bob ran at the reunion and the amount collected was $2,6(X). Incidentally, the winner of the pool was Dwayne Duff. Other Classes have raised this amount but it has usually taken several years. Bob Hofford deserves an extremely loud Bravo Zulu on this.

Next came a presentation of an award to past President Norm Pigeon. This was a plaque with gavel and an appropriate inscription of appreciation from the Class. As we reported last month, a lot of people had a lot to do with putting together the 20th reunion, but the real seminal credit must go to Norm Pigeon. He got the Class going about seven years ago, rewrote the constitution and bylaws, got the officers in place and then started the reunion effort. Two years ago he turned the gavel over to Roger Onorati and others started in on the reunion and other class events, but it was really Norm Pigeon that started everything going.

We appreciate your efforts.

There is the old expression that "you had to be there," and that fits in very well for the next event at the dinner-dance. That was the monologue by Ben Sottile. Ben related his travels, trials and tribulations of his Navy career and for about 45 minutes had the audience in his hand. Watch out Johnny Carson! I don't think that anyone had a tape recorder, but if they did, they must have a million dollar seller on their hands.

Jim Rauth gave a little update on the whereabouts of the "1961" and "CIR" bricks, but it turns out that this might be more of a mystery than we thought. Anyone who knows the

Sec'y, Cdr. Howard Pinskey SC USNR-R P.O. Box 3380 Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 53 The big news for '82 is our 20th reunion weekend. Here is an update on the current reservations and plans: The 20th Reunion reservations have topped the 320 mark, with more arriving each day. As this is being written in early January, the straggler input (deadline 1 January 1982) is still heavy. Couple this with known procrastinators and we anticipate about 500 attendees. The Annapolis Hilton Inn is now full. Next choice is Maryland Inn, 25% full, and Thr-rift Inn, so there's still room. By the time you read this you will be very late if you're planning to attend and haven't let us know.

The suggestions you've been sending for sailing, harbor tours, jogging and so on are being looked into. We are trying to balance demand and desires with schedule and feasibility. That boUs down to trying to insure facility availability and event plans while not posing confiicts for attendees, e.g., conducting a yard tour at the same time golf is scheduled. The Mid Store is open and a class meeting is in progress is a worst case and we need to avoid it. Remember, the purpose is to renew friendships, not to be on a plebe year uniform race-type schedule.

The response to our request for biographies, pictures and anecdotes has been only adequate. The picture and anecdote deadline is 1 April 1982. The more the merrier, so search your cruise boxes and memories and send along the snapshots and stories you want to share. The biographies have been flowing in at a good pace; 250 Classmates have responded.

In addition to the 1 April deadline for stories and pictures, the next event that attendees can anticipate is the billing in May — June. The billing will reflect your choices of rooms and events and 89

will include updated prices for everything (updated may be down as weU as up). A final pav-ment, adjusted for yoiu working fund deposit, wiU be requested by I August 1982 exclusive of room costs which wiU be handled by you at check-out.

As you can see, the big week end is getting closer, eight months away now. If you plan to attend and haven't let us know, do it now- before it is too late to accommodate you properly.

If you need any help or assistance with reservations, etc. please contact Lex Fleming, Wayne Hickam or Howard Pinskey now.

Around The Fleet The Sushkas, PJ., K and Kevin, are back in the USA at Mt. Vernon, Virginia, after a three-year tour in London. Before leaving Europe they toured Israel, Scotland, Italy, France and Switzerland.

Barney Walsh sent along this photo of a Pensacola '62 A-N viaory party. Jeny Crumly is reUeving Tom Woodka as navigator in LEXINGTON. Tom is hoping for an AnnapoUs tour. Rog Vinson is a lawyer in town; Steve Crooks is executive officer of the Panama City Labs. Barney is a civilian at CNET training Saudis to become sailors.

Retirements — LCol. Bob Dawson USMC retired after 20 years service in June 1981. His last assignment was CO of VMA-211, Marine Air Group 13, Third Marine Air Wing, at El Toro, California. Cdr. Walt Welham USN retired after 20 years in Februar>' 1982. His last assignment was with the Center for Naval Analysis, OPNAV, Washington. Cdr. Rick Foley SC USN wiU retire after 20 years in May 1982. His last assignment is the POM Coordinator, NAVSUPSYSCO.M HQ-012A, Washington.

Two Classmates have become LOST — address unknown in the last couple of months — David Allison Hyatt who was in the Northern Virginia suburbs and Thomas Donald Keenan who was Uving in KUUngton, Vermont. Does anyone know where they live now?

Several Classmates have been found: Cdr. Walt Graham USN is now the CO of USS HALEAKALA

(AE-25) on the West Coast, Frank Horvath is now with the Veresford Hotel Corp. in San Francisco, California, and Phil Taylor is Uving in Las Vegas.

The foUowing Clzissmates have moved in the last several months. Jon Ericson has moved from Palm Harbor, Florida to FaUs Church, Virginia. Nancy and Cdr. BiU Ise JAGC USN have completed Naval War CoUege course at Newport, and are now with COMNAVFOR Japan in Yokosuka.

Judy and Cdr. John Kelly have left San Diego where he was relieved as CO USS CAYXIGA

(LST-1186) and are now at the Naval War College in Newport. Mae MaUory and LCol. Bill Knilak USMCR-R gave up a Pentagon job in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (PA & E) and started Gunn & Krulak in Dustin, Texas. Pete LeBoutillier moved from EUsworth, Maine and joined Ginger and Harris in Arlington, Texas. Bob Limpert moved from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and joined Water Assoc, in Milford, The Crooks, Walshes, Crumleys, Woodkas, Vinsons Massachusetts. Linda and Cdr. Tom Pratt From the Charleston contingent, Dave Clark transferred from planning officer, NAVSHIP says the town is fuU of '62ers. Dave just completed Repair FaciUty, in Subic Bay, PhiUppines, to the a 26-month tour as commanding officer of USS superintendent of shipbuilding office at SEMMES (DDG-18) and is now on shore duty. In the Pascagoula, Mississippi. BiUie and LCol. Larrjarea Bill Glover is the XO of the NAVSTA; Rank USAF have transferred from Chief, COMMELECTOPS at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, to George Wagner is CO of JOHN ROGERS; BID EsteU is CO of BOWEN; Steve Chadwick is CO of Fleet deputy commander of 1974th Communication Training Center; Dick Trippe is CO of BLAKELEY; Group, Scott AFB, IlUnois. Mary Margaret and Bill Covington is inteUigence officer on COM- LCdr. Frank Smith stayed in Norfolk but Frank C R U D E S C R U TWO staff; Ernie Fischer and transferred from the Naval Safety Center, NAS George Woodworth are two submariners; Jon Norfolk to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Joyce and Hickox and Larry Fulton are EDOs and Phil Jones Capt. Bill Stubbs USN gave up his commsmd of is the Marine representative. Dave just completed USS LUCE ( D D G - 3 8 ) in Mayport and joined the a deployment to the Indian Ocean and Arabian COMNAVSURFLANT readiness and training Gulf and spent the entire cruise in company with staff in Norfolk. Karen and Cdr. Dick Tripp have PhU Olson, CO of PHARRIS. He also saw Ralph transfened from the staff of the senior officer ship Beedle on die CARGRUSIX Staff and Tom Stone, material readiness center at Idaho Falls to CO of CO of PREBLE. Geoff Chesborough was in Rota USS BLAKELY (FF-1072) in Charleston, South Carolina. Fred Wicks has moved from Chagrin as CO, BRISCOE, and Marsh Magnider was the FaUs, Ohio, to Kirkland, Washington.

ASW expert on COMSIXTHFLT staff.

Our class organization area representatives who The World of Business keep the Blue and Gold pumping for '62 and Survival Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURV) USNA are Usted as follows from East to West: has announced the appointment of George MarienBoston — Bob Sontheimer, Groton — Norm thal as vice president of the company. Mr. MarienEmerson, New York City — Dave Lencses, thal will be responsible for the company's syringe Washington (DC) — Ken MacKenzie, Norfolk — product business which includes auto-injectors for Dick Hayes, Charleston — Bill Glover, Pensacola chemical warfare defense and pre-fiUed syringes — Bemie Walsh, Texas — Jack McCarthy, San for standard hospital use.

Diego — Ralph Santi, San Francisco — Fred Mr. Marienthal has served as deputy assistant Badger, Seattle — Paul Harvey and Hawaii — Dick Luker. We need representatives for secretary of defense in the Pentagon since 1975.

PhUadelphia, Miami, Alabama, Detroit, Midwest, In that position, he was responsible for the development and management of Department of Rockies and Los Angeles.

Defense programs in the areas of energy, environThe DC Area held the Sweetheart Gala dinner/ ment and safety. Mr Marienthal is a graduate of dance on Saturday, 6 February, at the Westwood the U.S. Naval Academy and holds masters Country Club in Vienna, Virginia, with over 100 degrees in engineering from Stanford University in attendance. What other areas are holding social events? Let us hear from you.

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and in business administration from American University.

In announcing the appointment the president of Survival Technology, said, "Mr. Marienthal's extensive background in the management of high technology programs both in government and private industr>' should add further momentum to our growth. We wiU draw upon his expertise to enhance our presence in both the miUtary and commercial markets through new product and new customer development." Mr. Dovey continued, "With Mr. Marienthal on our staff, more of my time and energies wiU be devoted to our rapidly expanding outpatient cardiac care business."

Classmates in the Washington (DC) area wiU appreciate the letter from Frank W. Ault (USNA 1943), vice president of the Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, asking that we remind Alumni of the luncheons held on the third Wednesday of each month, September through May, at Fort Myer. Interesting speakers, lots of friends and acquaintances from aU Classes, and a good lunch. Call Mr. Auh at 703/521-1309 (O) or 892-0587 to get on the mailing Ust. That's our news for this March 1982 edition.

My thanks to all Classmates for the input, especially Wayne Hickam who really keeps track of the vital statistics. Let's hear from you about Homecoming '82, general news or anything that you want to pass on to your Classmates.

Until next month . . .

63 Sec'y, Cdr. Norm Shackelton USN 231 Chatham Lane AnnapoUs MD 21403 Percent Members: 50 Nick Nerangis sent a copy of Que Pasa, the newsletter of the Defense Mapping AgencyInterAmerican Geodetic Survey (DMA-IAGS).

This newsletter states that James C. Singler became the Acting Deputy Director of lAGS at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on July 31, 1981. Jace has been the nautical programs officer in the plans and programs division since his arrival at lAGS on September 12, 1980. His previous assignment was that of meteorological services/operations officer of the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Command Center in Guam. Jace, his wife Nancy, and their two daughters Victoria (12) and Christine (11) Uve in San Antonio.

Captain. T.A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) '32 wrote that he recently visited Ken Nisewaner, now a Shipmate, March 1982

director in the San Francisco Office of HUD. He said that Ken has two daughters, Kama and Amanda, strives to keep in shape and is continuing his training in the Marine Corps Reserve. Capt.

Nisewaner also mentioned that he had a delightful visU from Judy and Larry Graham during the Fall Boat Show in Annapolis. The Grahams were on vacation from their Boy's Camp, Camp La Junta in Hunt, Texas.

We received a letter from the top of the world which stated: On 11 October 1981, USS SILVERSIDES (SSN-679), commanded by Merrill Dorman, joined an eUte group of scientists and Navy men as the ship surfaced through a few feet of Arctic ice pack at the North Pole (Latitude 90 North).

SiLVERSiDES was the fifteenth U.S. nuclear submarine to surface at the North Pole. Merrill said that the weeks spent in the dark depths of the Arctic Ocean beneath solid ice cover was the most challenging and yet rewarding experience. The SiLVERSiDES operation was a continuation of the thorough geodetic and hydrographic surveys conducted by the Navy over the past twenty-four years.

We've learned that Tom Miller is finishing up

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(CV-67). Art Clark, an engineering duty officer, is chief engineer of KENNEDY. Cdr. Herman Long USN and Cdr. James E. (Ed) GiD USN are assign-

Sec'y, Cdr. James Baumstark, USN 10420 CoUingham Dr. Fairfax VA 22032 Corr. Sec'y, Jerold F. (Jerry) Anderson 5173 Dungannon Rd. Fairfax VA 22030 703/278-8277 Percent Members: 56 It's the beginning of a new year as this is written and time for New Year resolutions. Mine is to get the column to the editors on time. Yours should be to send me something so we'U have a column to send to the editor!

Jack Geraghty was good enough to update us on his activities. Jack and Marge moved to a new home in July, 1979, ahhough they're stUI in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Bowie Kuhn lives up the street, but hasn't said hello in two-and-a-half years, thus convincing Jack of his lack of good taste. Jack changed jobs in April 1981, moving from New York Life to Dean Witter Reynolds, becoming a securities analyst following the electronics industry. Evidently Jack is into karate as a part-time hobby as well as jogging, but has retired as YMCA basketbaU coach. He also continues his political activities in congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, most recently for Tom Kean in the '81 campaign. Jack claims complete innocence from any wrongdoing and is not being investigated by the New Jersey BaUot Security Task Force.

Jack's better half. Marge, continues to work for Equitable Life Insurance where she has been an assistant vice-president for the last three years. She is also very active in the alumni affairs of Marymount College and in Jack's words, continues to be an outstanding cook and hostess.

Jack is still active in the reserves and occasionally attends New York Alumni Association meetings and saw George Kelly there several months ago. Jack reports no kids yet and that's probably understandable. With all their activities, when would they have time? Just kidding. Jack.

On the change of command front there had been lots of activity. Mike Hewitt finished his tour as

ed to the carrier AMERICA ( C V - 6 6 ) , which recent-

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ly retumed from an extended deployment to the Indian Ocean. During the deployment, port visits were made to Palma De Mallorca, Spain; Perth, AustraUa; and Singapore. Navy — not just a job — an adventure.

FHTNC also reported that Cdr. Don McCrory has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

Don received the award for meritorious service whUe serving as the Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron 32, from November 1969 to April 1981.

Don is cunentiy serving on the Staff of Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk.

Wanen C Cook, president of Chemical Fabrics Corporation, announced the promotion of Chuck O'Leary to corporate executive vice president.

After six years in the Navy nuclear power program.

Chuck received his MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Management at Dartmouth. Chuck, the founder and president of Green Mountain Furniture, Inc., joined CHEMFAB in 1979 and last year became director of the industrial products and systems group. Chuck and his wife Cathy live in Bennington, Vermont, with their three daughters; Aileen (II), Brenna (9), and Deirdre (8).

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word on his next assignment.

Pete Taylor assumed command of VT-24 at Beeville, Texas, on 1 October 1981. VT-24 flies the TA-4 Skyhawk in advanced jet training. Pete had been XO and was at the Naval War College before coming to Beeville. Pete has over 970 "traps" on the carriers of the fleet — an incredible number. He and Bea have two sons, John and Jay. John Kipp recently assumed command of the ammunition ship, SHASTA, homeported at Alameda, California.

Jack Mumaw assumed command of VP-60 at NAS Glenview on 16 January. VP-60 is a reserve P-3 squadron. Jack has been an active reservist in P-3 squadron since leaving active duty in 1970 and has certainly earned his new command. As a civilian he is a pilot for Eastern Airlines and lives with his family in Barrington, IlUnois, just outside Chicago.

Many of us took our wives to the December class luncheon. As a result the level of behavior was on a much higher plane than normal. The tumout was great, probably the most in attendance that I have ever seen. Jerry Evans continues to do a super job in handling this event. His phone number is 694-2983 if you are coming to Washington and need to get on the Washington roster. Next lunch-

as CO of USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082)

and has received orders to Bureau of Political and MiUtary Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

Meredith Musiek wrote that he is spending a chiUy winter in Bath, Maine, as Commanding Officer of USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE (FFG-16) going

through its post-shakedown avaUability.

Travis Beard is among 44 prominent business people enroUed in Georgia State University's Executive MBA Program. Travis is cunentiy living in Kennesaw, Georgia, and is a senior project manager at the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations in Atlanta.

The Fleet Home Town News Center provided mformation on some of our Navy and Marine Classmates: LCol. Louis L. Simplemen USMC is currently attending the Naval War CoUege in Newport. Cdr. Jimmy Slaughter USN and Cdr. Tom Batzel USN are serving on the staff of Commander, CARGRU FOUR, embarked aboard USS JOHN F . KENNEDY

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eon is scheduled for April 29. Over 100 Classmates are officially known to be in the Washington area.

Congratulations to Larry Benson who was recently elected president of the Toledo Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. This chapter was just formed last Fall. Larry is presently employed as a management consultant in the Toledo office of Arthur Young & Co. and is active in the reserves.

Glenn Russell, now a lieutenant colonel, USMC, is at the New River MCAS, North Carolina, on staff duty. Gary Kellner recently reported to COMNAVAIRPAC, San Diego for duty. Another Marine, Marty Costello, recently reported to Beaufort, South Carolina, for duty.

John Nuernberger is presently CO of HENRY CLAY homeported in Charleston, South CaroUna, and Robin Wirsching recently reported for duty with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, Camp Lejeune.

Keep the faith, and keep those cards and letters coming.

65 Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN Chief of Naval Operations (OP-961EI) Washington DC 20350 202/695-7452 Percent Members: 57 Hi, gang. Glad to say that a few letters knocked the cobwebs out of my mailbox this month, so I'U get right to those. Arnie McKechnie wrote upon arrival in his new job as supply officer for NAS Moffett Field, California. He and his wife, Carol, left San Diego for this Bay Area assignment in September. He has noted that Bruce Kenton is maintenance officer on the COMPATWINGSPAC Staff and that Bob Bushong recently returned from a WestPac deployment as CO of VP-50. Arnie also enclosed an article from the Moffett newspaper on Pete Reininger. Pete relieved in December as CO of VP-46 in Moffett.

He received his naval air observer wings in Corpus in 1966 and had duty with VPs-44 and 31, COMNAVAIRPAC and COMPATWING 11 in JacksonviUe. Pete's mug shot is below.

Ted Nanz, at long last, also checked in with a letter and some news clippings concerning his recent activities. Ted spent the four years after graduation as missile, ASW and navigation officer on a DLG and DDG and deployed to the Med, Pete Reininger

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North Atlantic and WestPac. Resigning in '69, he and wife, Barbara, returned to Ft. Lauderdale.

From '70 to '80 Ted held a number of engineering and managerial positions with Motorola in Ft. Lauderdale and in Penang, Malaysia, and completed an MBA degree at night. In 1980 he joined MUel, Inc. in Boca Raton as vice president for U.S. Operations and in early '81 assiimed the additional responsibilities of VP and general manager of Mitel in the U.S. Business Week articles have recently described Mitel as possibly being the fastest growing high-tech company in the world today. Mitel manufactures computerized telephone switching systems and employs 450 people in Boca Raton with $111 mUlion in sales in 1980.

Bob Champoux also sent me a letter clearing up some lies I wrote about him in the October '81 issue (indicating he was a civil servant, for crying out loud). After graduation, marriage to Myrna and flight training. Bob flew P2Vs at Whidbey Island until late '69. He then picked up MS's in aeronautical engineering and management in Monterey in '72 and was selected for the AEDO program. After a tour with VX-1 at Patuxent River, Bob was the Sidewinder desk officer at NAV AIR in DC until 1979. In '79 he resigned to become chief engineer and program manager of Fatigue Technology, Inc., in Seattle, an engineering/manufacturing company specializing in extending the fatigue life of metal structures. They have a branch office in England and Bob has had the opportunity to visit frequently with John Burt who is stationed there. Myrna and Bob have two boys and a girl, ages ranging from 14 to 11. Bob encourages any Classmates passing through Seattle to drop in and see him.

Miscellaneous sources, including some news releases, indicate that John Stein assumed command of USS SEADRAGON (SSN-584) homeported out of Pearl Habor in November '81, Hank Lewandowski picked up an MS from GWU in '79 and is now in Newport with his wife, Gayle, attending the Naval War College. Meanwhile, Gary Macleod, still in the USMC, is attending the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Ed Enterline has taken command of VP-22 in Barbers Point, Hawaii and Lloyd Abbot, after a stint with CIVLANT, is back in the Navy Blue, assigned to the Rapid Deployment Naval Force office at CINCPACFLT. Also Doug Norton, CO of USS ELLIOT ( D D - 9 6 7 ) and Ed Fickenscher, CO of USS

INGERSOLL (DD-990) participated in FLEETEX

1-81 in July off the West Coast.

The December '65 DC area luncheon was attended by Pete Gness, Dan Hill, Bill Erickson, Denny Neutze, Tom Murphy, Skip MacMichael, Andy Prince and your intrepid correspondent. Our boy Andy has been appointed by the Reagan administration as deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Maritime and Sealift Affairs, having left a law practice behind in New York.

Lots of good gouge this month! Received a letter and photo from Dick Harris. The photo shows Dick shortly after assuming command of Reserve Patrol Squadron 68 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Dick is first officer with Eastern Airlines domiciled in DC and living in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with his wife, Judy, son Steve (13) and daughter Stacy (11). Denny Neutze also dropped in with a draft of an article he's had accepted by the U.S. Naval Institute examining the the legal aspects of the Gulf of Sidra Incident in which our boy. Hank Kleeman so distinguished himself.

Look for it in the January 1982 Proceedings. Denny, after some pork chop duty on a tin can, attended law school under the excess leave program and was awarded a J.D. (honors) from the University of Maryland in 1970. He followed that with 92

At Homecoming: (\. to r.) Pat and Carrie Fitch, Reiko and Lyn Williams, Lee and Sandy Major

The Washington area November lunch was attended by John Marymount, Jay Sprague, Denny Neutze, Mike Malone, Bill Erickson, Skip MacMichael and your intrepid Correspondent, all veterans of previous monthly repasts. The February lunch will be a little different from our third Tuesday, Sheraton National affair. It was to be a group-grope, joint USNA '64 and '65 lunch to be held at the Ft. Myer O'Club starting at 1130 on Thursday, 25 February.

Various bits and pieces picked up from numerous sources have indicated that Norm Dean, now a Navy doctor, is stationed at Bethesda (BUMED) and living in Fairfax with his wife, Linda; my old Plebe Summer roomie, Terry Anderson is flying for Delta out of Atlanta, Denny Jones is CO of USS Los ANGELES (SSN-688), Al Foy is with a Beltway Bandit, Systems Planning Corp., Hugh Reeves Adair escaped from the U.S. Dept. of Energy for his CO tour on USS BOSTON (SSN-703) and that Fred Glaeser was also recently in print with an article in the Proceedings.

Finally, it is my sad chore to report on yet another death of a fine classmate. Phil Reed (the Penguin) was one of four crewmen killed on 17 November when his S-3A crashed in the Med 70 miles northeast of Sicily. Phil was CO of Air AntiSubmarine Squadron 24, homeported at NAS Cecil Field, Florida and deployed at the time in USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Phil made his home in Orange Park, Florida, and is survived by his wife Linda, three daughters, Meghann, MoUy and Rebecca and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Reed of Soddy TN. A fine article about him was written in the Jacksonville Times-Union.

Catch you next month.

an M.A. in International Relations from Boston University in 1974 and an L.L.M. (highest honors.

International Law) from GWU in 1979. In his spare time he also managed to graduate from the AFSC in Norfolk. As a JAG Officer, Denny now serves as legal advisor to the DCNO (Plans, Policy and Operations) in the Pentagon.

Pat Fitch also came by with a photo of some of the '65 stalwarts taken after the Homecoming game in October. Pictured left to right are Pat and Carrie Fitch, Reiko and Lyn Williams, and Lee and Sandy Major. In this same vein, received verbal reports from several sources on our ArmyNavy Game contingent. Of course the Rog was there, and also Spike Karalekas, and although the game was a tie, the following Classmates made sure they won the party on the train up and back from Washington: Dick and Julie Burdette, Wyman and Susie Howard, Pete Gness, Lee and Sandy Major, Sonny Harrison, Jay Sprague, and Pat and Carrie Fitch. Pat made all the arrangements, including parking our gang in a heated, glass-enclosed box in the otherwise frigid stadium. Pat also passed on some news about Larry Brady. He's now division director of the CITRUS Div. of FMC. He, his wife Debbie and two sons. Chip and Jason, are living in Lakeland, East Coast Corres.: Florida, and loving every minute of it. Larry keeps Cdr. Thomas I. Eubanks USN on the move and has hit a good deal of the U.S., most of South America, Japan and Spain in his 7782 Turiock Road business/pleasure travels.

Springfield VA 22153 West Coast Corres.: Jeff Lewis checked in with some interesting statistics on the 289 Classmates (out of 801 grad- Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. P.O. Box 1011 uating) still on active duty. Our guys still hanging in there include 72 aviatiors (1310, 1315, 1317), La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 56 9 NFOs, 13 AEDOs, 67 surface types, 14 EDOs, 46 Submariners, 1 Seal, 2 Intel types, 17 pork As I put my black U.S. Government issue chops, 11 CECs, 5 Medical Corps MDs, 4 JAGs, mechanical pencil to the legal pad once more, the 2 SDO Geophysists. We have 12 ground, 4 aviamid-January temperatures outside are setting tion and 1 JAG officer in the Marine Corps, 7 of- record lows in the East. The descriptive "Dark ficers in the Air Force and 2 in the Army. Jeff is Ages" comes to mind. The bright side, if there is in the final stages of going to press with our class one, lies in the fact that these words should apdirectory. pear with the first vestiges of Spring.

Laddie Coburn finally called since departing the Left over from Homecoming is one noteworthy ski country of Whidbey Is., Washington for his item 1 failed to include in last month's column — current duty at NADC Warminster, Pennsylvania.

Jena and Bob Smart became the proud parents of Laddy, his wife, Ulla and two kids, Lisa (6) and daughter Tamara on October 29th. Bob is with the Timmy (3) are living in the woods north of Philly. national Oceanographic and Atmospheric AdminDan HMI finally got caught and was ordered to istration (NOAA) and currently resides in Washington. He's coming from his tour as CO of Rockville, Maryland.

VA-87 at Cecil Field, Florida, and will now drive Bill Spadafora was one of many who wrote or a desk at OP-508. Dan reports seeing Bernie Smith, called to pass his sincere thanks to the '66ers and who is CAG-3; George Webb who is CO of VA-81 wives involved in the Homecoming preparations. and Carter Refo, CO of VA-72, also at Cecil He and Candy get down when they can from InField. Carter recently relieved Howie Koss who is diana, Pennsylvania, but don't make it every year. taking command of VA-122 in Lemoore, Bill was particularly appreciative of the effort California. which made the whole weekend more meaningful The only news release this month was about and special for us all. Bill is in the auto business Gary Rezeau who has received the Navy Commenwith his brother Charlie, and notes that in spite dation Medal for his performance as readiness of- of the national car sales scene, they are selling ficer on the Staff, Commander Tactical Support Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs, and Mazdas in Indiana!

Wing ONE. Gary is now XO of VA-47, NAS Anyone in the market should give Bill a call at Oceana, Virginia.

412/349-5600.

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BUl was also quick to remind me that Russ Hale is the first of our Class to earn the equivalent of flag rank — four stars, in fact — as assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.

Russ has been accused of many things, but never of standing stiU. Pete Barnett, sUent since graduation, checked in with a welcomed update: "It's only been 15'/z years since graduation! Guess its time to drop a line to Shipmate. Brief summary follows: Two Westpacs on board E. F. LARSON (DD-830) as

comm/nav until '68, followed by one Med/Northern Europe cruise on board BROWNSON (DD-868) as ops until '70. Vietnam with NAVFORV until '71. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey for MS in systems management untU '73.

Three Westpacs and three space craft recoveries as comm aboard NEW ORLEANS ( L P H - 1 1 ) until '76. Took a position as production supervisor with MiUer Brewing Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, for two years. Promoted to industrial engineer in '78. Accepted recall to active duty on 1 May of '81.

Presentiy assigned AOIC of HRMD Rota, Spain.

I extend an open invitation to anyone passing through Rota. Good food and spirits are available day or rught. On the personal side, I married Donna-Rae Derk, an RN from Shamokin, Pennsylvania in April of '70. We met in Long Beach in '67. We have a daughter Jennifer 10, a son Michael 8, and a daughter Brooke 2. We will be in Rota until at least August of '84. Would be tickled to death to entertain anyone coming through. Just caU HRMD at extension 2235." Pete also noted that John Savage dabbled in a "shoppers guide" for several years in San Antonio, recently received a degree in petroleum engineering, and has settled in Houston. J. K. Minton is a fuU-fledged preacher in Houston also, and was StiU drilUng in the ready reserve as a line officer when Pete left there in May. For those in the DC area that missed the Christmas party at Pat and Phil Nortons', better luck next year. It was a splendid affair, and heartfelt thanks to the hostess for a wonderful evening among friends, both old and older. Attendees included, accompanied by wives and/or girl friends, Jim Glendenning, Ray HUl, Scott Sears, Bruce Wyman, Bob Spooner, BiU Castle, Tom Eubanks, Cliff Wiese, Rufus Taylor, R. B. Adams, Bill Schwarz, Paul Donaldson, John Pasoli, Rusty Scheerer, Ken Hoff, Dick Michaux, Dave Sadd, Mike Kelly, Russ Hale, Bob Holbrook, Fred Moosally, Jim PoweU, and John Thompson.

Finally, while in Virginia Beach over the hoUdays, I happened upon a party at Linda and Jerry Kerr's on the eve of the Navy-Ohio State game. In spite of the outcome, the viewing on Jerry's minutes-old cable installation was great fun. Joan and Andy Sosnicky were also there, making one of their last social events before heading west to Monterey where Andy will be in charge of communications electronic warfare curricula. Also heading West from Virginia Beach are Margie and Jim Sullivan , albeit under coercion.

Jim will be in USS ENTERPRISE in Alameda after some obscene number of successive tours in the Norfolk area.

If Pete Bamett can write — anyone can. How about it, guys! See you next month.

67 Sec'y, LCdr. John C. Lawlor, Jr. USNR (TAR) 871 Five Forks Road Virginia Beach VA 23455 Percent Members: 52 Shipmate, March 1982

68 Sec'y/Treas., LCdr. Al Thacker USN Deputy for Management U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 50 Once again we have defied the odds and made it to print and must now ask that age old question, "Who really reads this dribble?" LocaUy it has been a paperwork jungle to get our accounts straight, with Chris Glutting still the only authorized signer. For a special bonus award, will the real class president please stand up? Hopefully, Warren Spaeth and I can get aU the details worked out with Chet Carroll handling the investments.

We may just hold elections between the three of us to at least appoint a "functional" class officer structure. Any objections may be placed where the sun never shines (Naples?) or will be considered as an instant volunteer. For those of you like Chet who need big tax write-offs, don't hesitate to send in the bucks, francs, lire, VISA, whatever to build up the old class funds. Enough organization (or disorganization if you prefer) and on to the latest info on old "What's his name."

Looking at the civilian side of the house, I received a nice note from Ed Sundberg who, with wife LesUe, is now living in the Boston area where he is the president of the subsidiary of Ogden Security, Inc. He mentioned that Zene Gurley is a V. P. with E. F. Hutton in Colorado Springs and Bob Long has just retumed from several years of floating around the world managing oil rigs for Offshore Company. He also mentioned that Gary Grant is in some sort of training in Atlanta with INPO (?).

I noted through news releases that two of our troops are involved with the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program (WLP). Mark Treanor is the chairman of the W L P in Balitmore and Jim Webb (still not a favorite son with the local administration!) is one of the advisors to the W L P in DC. Good luck, guys. I just hope it's not too late for all the lofty ideals associated with the program to somehow filter down and turn into meaningful results at street level.

Karl Mahumed wrote as he was finishing up PXO school at Newport. He should now be having a big time as XO of MAUNA KEA (AE-22) out of Vallejo. He said Steve Arlett was in his class and going to TUSCALOOSA out of San Diego. He noted that Connie O'Leary was doing an excellent job keeping the Newport staff in line. One further personal note arrived from Eric Morgenson who, with Louise, is doing his turn as ops boss for VQ-4 in that cultural center of Southern Maryland — Pax River.

From the Navy news service I see that Jay Johnson is now in charge of VF-84 after a typically impressive "relief" ceremony in formation over NIMITZ. Rich Buchanan is doing his stuff down below as XO of the still new and shiny OHIO and should be working out of Bangor, Washington, soon. Ray Wallace should be an honors graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk by now and headed for some cushy attache duty no doubt. Rick Ferris is with VF-154 out of Miramar and enjoying Westpac right now. (Ah yes, Subic is lovely this time of year!) Don Wallace is with VAW-114 at Miramar and recovering nicely from Westpac and the lO. 1 hope the Aussies invite us back!

A few administrative notes. Those of you in the DC area are invited to participate/join the Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alum-

Cdr. Jay Johnson assumes command of VF-84 on board NIMITZ

ni Association. For info call Frank Ault '43 at 703/521-1309. I have also received a few advertisements for items such as gold class-crest blazer badges if anyone is interested.

Once again, the info is all used up, so if nothing comes in you get a lecture on the academic side effects of eating elephant trail markers for lunch before two EE courses. Non Illegitimandum Carboundum.

69 Sec'y, Mr. Steve Brixey 10161 Marshall Pond Rd. Burke VA 22015 Percent Members: 44 1 received a great letter from an old friend with whom I drove coast-to-coast (almost; he got off in Salt Lake City while 1 drove on to Oregon) first class Summer in my then new, later crashed, 1968 Corvette. Mitch Moore is the safety officer in VA-25, an A-7 squadron at Lemoore. He wrote from USS RANGER just after puUing out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He and wife Deborah became the proud parents of their fifth child — a girl, Darcy — on 17 July. That gives them two boys and three girls.

Geof (Jeep) Pomroy wrote from the Med where he was the ALO for the 3rd MAU, on his second cmise for 1981. He was anxious to get a new OCD in order to be able to spend more time with wife Christine who stayed in the Annapolis area. By the time you read this. Jeep should be back from deployment and by mid '83 should be at HQMC Jim Giemcki has a new house and pool in Palos Park, Illinois, and says he would love to have guests whenever Classmates are on their way through. His address is 11916 S. Timberiane (zip 60464). Jim is still single — says that even after all these years he hasn't found one dumb enough to marry him. For those of us who saw him at the tenth year reunion he has since lost 100 pounds over 16 months and is working on another 20 or 30. Keep up the good work, Jim! As he has been since his father passed away five years ago, Jim is general manager of Airwick Pro93

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L. to r., back: Greg Brubeck, Richard Dempsey. John Collins, George Tzavaras; front: Bob Knowlton, Gary Hein, Charlie Allen, Dave Stevens "68, Dennis Bussey, Pat Sherbak, Oscar McNeil fessional Products of Chicago. He recently concluded his term as president of the Airwick Professional Products Distributors Association, youngest man to have held this post.

In the area, Jim sees John ScuUy who works for the Lake County Prospection Office, John Shinovich at Continental Bank, and George Gordon at Gould Electric. Jim remains active in the Chicago chapter of Alumni Association, currently serving as vice-president, and would love to hear from old friends, particularly 17th Company Classmates. His phone numbers are 312/448-6689 and 389-8600.

We aU received an invitation to visit that will be hard to beat. Dennis Plank is stationed in suimy Liberia, West Africa, as a member of the U.S. MiUtary Mission. As he says Liberia (not to be confused with Siberia, or worse yet, Libya!) is located roughly 6°N and 010°W. Dennis says the job is very interesting and also enjoys his secondary job as advisor to the Liberian National Coast Guard which has sLx small patrol boats and 425 men.

Dennis' wife Emily, is secretary to the defense attache Cdr. Daryl Spelbring USN '66 (and a firstie in his plebe year company!). Jennifer, 10, and Jason, 8, also enjoy the place, where they attend a privately operated school that Dennis says is quite good. For those of you wanting to write (or visit) you can contact the Planks at U.S. MiUtary Mission, APO New York, New York 09155.

My most recent letter is from a former fellow oarsman crew team captain, John ColUns, who is now one of thirteen Classmates in the Civil Engineer Corps. The accompanying picture is of ten Classmates (plus one from '68) who attended the CEC lieutenant commander refresher course in Port Hueneme. Missing from the picture were Fred Puncke, Bill Bruckner, and Terry Dillon.

John is currently serving as OIC of the naval energy and environmental support activity in Port Hueneme. Other classmate assignments are Charles AUen, facilities manager. Trident Submarine Ship Acquisition Project Manager Staff, NAVSEA; Greg Brubeck, ROICC Hawthorne; WUIiam Bruckner, deputy ROICC, San Diego; Dennis Bussey, assistant public works officer, SUBASE, New London; Richard Dempsey (another former oarsman), XO, Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme; Gary Hein, XO, PHIBCB 1, San Diego; Robert Knowlton. special assistant for Base Operating Support Contracts, NAVFAC; Oscar McNeU, ACB2; Fredrick Punke, MCAS Beaufort; PaUick Sherbak, ROICC

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Puerto Rico Area; George Tzavaras, XO, MCB 5; and Terry DUlon, Armed Forces Staff College.

1 goofed! I found a letter from Doug Liebschner wTitten in June that I forgot to include in the column. UntU 30 December 1980 Doug had been on board sLx ships, with his last job as chief engineer in USS SACRA.MENTO ( A O E - 1 ) . He then resigned

his commission, became a civiUan for two days, and went back on active duty as a TAR. As of June he was CO of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, New Haven, Connecticut, and "loving every minute." Rick D'Arezzo and Lou Rubano were both drilling reservists in the unit, but Rick has transferred to another center.

Doug and wife Jean live in Clinton and had hoped to view from the stands the "humiliation of Yale's football team in October." Sorr>', Doug, about the disappointment. Doug's address is Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Fort Nathan Hale Park, New Haven CT. 06512, and would especially like to hear from John Jacobs, Rick Veltman and Paul Tsamtsis.

Finally this month, SheUy Buttrill sees J. J. Marshall, who takes week ends with the Navy but is normally an attorney in Philadelphia. Shelly also passed on news that Chuck Quandel is the newly elected mayor of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Chuck!

Oh, one more note: Larry Brenner stopped by my office to say he left General Dynamics and has joined Horizons Technology, Inc., in San Diego.

That's all.

70 Sec'y, LCdr. Ken Nelson USN Dept. of Sea and Navig.

U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 49 A plague of cob webs!

I knew I should've kept half of the letters I received last month for this month's article, but no, 1 was convinced the Class of '70 was turning over a new leaf: wrong!

I don't even have much to say about the Army game.

How about some more yard gouge. The bridge over Dorsey Creek is dead, at least to anything but pedestrians and bikes; seems the thing is rotting away, condemned. The replacement is scheduled for about 1984. Traffic can get hectic but aU-in-

aU is quite orderly. The menu in the wardroom (King Hall) has expanded considerably. Guest chefs from renowned area restaurants even come in about twice a year. A ninth wing? — maybe some day. Some midshipmen are sleeping on cots due to a lack of bunk space (or an over abundance of midshipmen — attrition is well below 20 percent). The F-4 and A-6 cannot be moved anymore and are now located in the vicinity of the ex-Dorsey Creek bridge. Second class get cars towards the end of the academic year. YP's are fun, at least for the instructors. I really can't recall why I disliked them II years ago — maybe it was the weather which stiU leaves something to be desued.

The " X - 1 " submarine that used to ply the waters of the Severn is now permanently moimted near the exchange at the Naval Station.

It would be another dry month except for the fleet hometown news center. I'll get you one way or the other.

Maj. Kenneth C. Allison is attached to marine air squadron 223 which is presently deployed to Okinawa. Ken is the ops.

LCdr. Charies B. Fitchett is at the Naval War College enjoying those wonderful Newport winters.

LCdr. Robert K. Alden is stationed aboard FORRESTAL out of Mayport, having just retumed from a Med deployment and the Gulf of Sidra.

LCdr. William H. Parks is XO in LEFTWICH out of San Diego. He also just returned from a deployment.

LCdr. John J. Demlein is an engineer in OHIO.

The Vineys along the Great Wall I did receive one letter from Osaka, Japan. Bob Viney, his wife Patti, and son Michael, plus one due in March, are living there, guests of Proctor and Gamble. Bob is a brand manager with the company, whatever that is. He and his famUy (pictured near the Great WaU of China) have done extensive traveUng in Japan and, as you can see, some in Communist China, having visited Shanghai and Peking. The Vineys are scheduled for a transfer back to Cincinnati this May. Next month I start making up news, so stand by and good bye 'til then.

71 Sec'y, Maj. Charies E. Boyer III USMC Football Office Ward Hall USNA Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 50 Glenn Montgomery dropped a Une from Gonzo Station in the Indian Ocean where he is serving as operations officer in USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35). He is very proud to announce the birth of his first child, Brian Charies, on 16 November 1981. Young Brian and new mother Suzy are both doing well. Glenn is looking forward to seeing his son for the first time when he gets back from WestPac in May. Shipmate, March 1982

72 Sec'y, LCdr. George Z. Berry USN 3334 S. Second St. ArUngton VA 22204 (H) 703/979-3952 Percent Members: 44 Rolling through another Winter here in DC and lovin' it . . . Received a letter from Dan Weaver.

He and his family are in Dallas where he is a CPA working in public accounting for the firm of John Solana & Associates. Dan's address is 6642 Ridgemont, Dallas TX 75214. He reported that Kip Myers is out of the Navy and working for Control Data Corporation out of LA. Pam, Justin and Bob Smhh live at 2701 Grant St., Carson City, NV 89701. Bob is now a stockbroker with Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. in Reno specializing primarily in tax sheltered investments.

(You mean there's a legal way to avoid ta.xes?!).

Bob invites anyone passing through the Reno-Lake Tahoe area to give them a call. Holly, Brian, Timothy and Rod Myers now live at 4023 Locus Bend Drive, Dayton OH 45440. Rod works for Union Camp Corporation as a plant superintendent. Holly, say bellow to Max for me!

News Releases — Dan Baas is on the staff of COM Carrier Group FOUR on board JOHN F .

KENNEDY. George Kindel is eng officer in OHIO, the

first of its class of subs.

Chris Haizlip is ASO at test pilot school. His address is 403 Town Creek Dr., Lexington Park MD 20653. He was out at Monterey a few months back and ran into T. J. Powers who is with VA-75 and Mark Emmert who is with VF-14. They are both out of Oceana. He also saw Doug Roulstone.

Bob Vessely is at test pUot school as an instmctor pUot. Max MUls, Skip Ress, Gregg HameUn and Steve Frederick are flying H-53s down around Norfolk. Jan and Sel Laughter are at Nellis AFB outside Las Vegas where Sel is on an exchange tour with the Air Force. Ann and Cort Kemp are in San Francisco where Curt is eng in WABASH. Thanks for the news, Chris.

I received a nice letter from Jim Klima's sister, Ethel. She reports that he is in Saudi Arabia. It does not sound like a very exciting place either!

If anyone from 22 wants to write, his address is HBH-TRACOR-SSSC, Jrebail, SA, APO, NY, NY 09616. Patti, Michael, Jeffrey and Leo Accursi Uve at 106 Larkspur Rd., Newark DE 19711.

Leo is a systems analyst for E. I. Dupont Co. in Wilmington. He reported that Steve Summers is an instmctor in Pensacola. Dan McElroy is flying helos in JacksonviUe. Dave Boy is now in Atlanta. Hank Howe is in DC. Rick Horstmann is an ROTC instructor at Notre Dame. Lad Tomlin is out of the Navy and in San Diego. Gary Groefsema is assigned to a ship out of San Diego.

"Moose" Getzlaf" is in Santa Ana, California.

Dave Dennis is in Norfolk. Is it tme you have been there since graduation? Jim Sluder is flying for the airlines. Dale Feltes has moved someplace, which means he is no longer where he was before and I do not know where he is now . . . Leo said he would be glad tohear from any '72ers. Me, too!

(I just have to get that in anytime I have the chance.)

Dean Glick is at FLEASWTRACENPAC in San Diego. He hopes to leave soon to go to NEW JERSEY (BB-62.) Dean, you should be getting a newsletter soon that wiU answer all your Homecoming '82 questions. Dean and Karen's address is 9776 Rimpark Way, San Diego CA 92124.

Another update from Tom Sizemore on I ITH company: Maureen and Dave Weiss live in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dave is an attorney with a paShipmate, March 1982

saboteurs, thieves" among others. Mike has recently been transferred to the defense division where he is "slowly and painfully learning about the other half of a criminal trial." Mike loves the work and "wouldn't trade it for any other." In November the "fun will end" as Mike "volunteered" for duty as command judge advocate aboard INDEPENDENCE. Gretchen is stiU in shock. As a former ship driver, Mike states, "You can take the boy out of the ship, but . . . " After carrier duty, Mike'U probably return to school for an advanced law degree (LLN) and it'll probably be in ocean law and/or international law.

Mike had a surprise call from Dr. Dave Kelly.

Dave went to med school at U. of Maryland and practices in Baltimore. Dave treated Mike's father Sec'y, Mr. Dirk P. D. Mosis III and the "smaU world" story went into action 709 W. Lang again. Dave would enjoy hearing from any 15th Alvin TX 77511 (23rd) companymates at St. Joseph's Hospital, Percent Members: 45 7620 York Rd., Towson MD 21204.

Classmates, grab a beer or a cup of coffee, setMike heard from Brooke DeVUbiss, who as a tle back, and enjoy one of the newsiest columns bachelor is completing MBA studies at U. of ever! After a fall drought, the rains of mail came Washington. Also the Curreris and Lamars and it has poured. Thank you. (This scribe's (Claude, Debbie and 1-year old Robyn) boys have prayers have been answered.) been together. Claude's doing fine at U. of A Christmas card from Bernie and John Alabama Med School in Birmingham. In his secGraham indicates he is with VFA-125 in Lemoore, ond year, he's proving his grades at USNA were but the envelope was postmarked Honolulu. indicative of his ability. Mike relates that he and Deployed? TADJ? John, some details please, for Debbie are so "domesticated" that they "sold theu your followers.

Porsche and 450 SL to buy two (not one but two) A fellow corresponding secretary came to my station wagons. Claude never did anything in rescue with the following news and accompany- moderation." The accompanying picture is of ing photograph: Robert Stark Adams Jr. (the Mike (the experienced, seasoned veteran gentleman — by act of Congress — pictured here babyholder on the left) and Claude and new Uttle as being completely oblivious to the rest of the giris. world) married Jeri Ann Dull (the cause of previously referred to obUvion) of Harrisonburg, Virginia, on 5 December. After the Virgin Islands, they returned to Harrisonburg where Bob (USNR) is getting his master's at James Madison College.

The wedding date had been set long before ArmyNavy was switched to their date. It is mmored that Bob suggested they delay the start of the honeymoon until after the game; Jeri was gracious enough to compromise by letting him watch the first half.

Congratulations and best wishes! (And, feUow Secretary '73, thank you.) tent law firm in DC. Their address is 1110 Fidler Lane, Apt. 1211, Silver Spring MD 20910. Mike Clark works on Dynalectron in DC. He should be back from Saudi Arabia by now. Hey Mike, were you flying helos or jumping out of them over there? Chris Craig is actually in Canada with the First Canadian Destroyer Squadron. His address is 9ID Shore Drive, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada B4A2C7.

Newsletters have been sent out. We need address updates now\

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Mike Curreri and Claude Lamar with Maria and Robyn

Lt. and Mrs. Robert Stark Adams '73, Naval Academy Chapel, 5 December 1981

Gretchen and Mike Curreri write from Virginia Beach where the family includes Paul 6, Matthew 4'/2, and Maria 1 Vi. Gretchen is playing the violin and piano with aspirations of joining the local orchestra in the near future. For the last year and a half, Mike has been a prosecution team leader at the NLSO Norfolk. Our counselor has been prosecuting "murderers, rapists, attempted murderers, maimers, con men, drug traffickers.

Mike and Gretchen moved into their new house at 4745 Orchard Lane, Virginia Beach 23464 last Summer. Mike ended his bountiful letter as he was brushing off his SDB for a trip to San Diego, where he was to try a case, as well as to say hello to Kevin Vienna, who recently graduated from BiU and Mary and is at NLSO at San Diego.

Mike, what can we say? Super! Thanks!

Sam Graham and Billie and Rosie (IVi) answered my November distress call from Annapolis. After a year at the LEAD Outdoor Academy in New Mexico, they went to Indiana to become involved in a Christian leadership training program at the Way College of Biblical Research, Indiana campus, in Rome City, Indiana.

The Grahams are spending a year in the field putting to practical use what they learned in Indiana.

In August they wiU return for a final year of training prior to returning to a chosen career. This past year Sam has helped coach the 150's JV team. The 150s beat Army 17-7 and won the conference. As a result, Sam is seriously considering a career of coaching, but defintely where he can continue in outdoor leadership training. (A true, former Recon Marine!) Sam, thanks for the inspiring news; you are doing great!

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is CO of the Marine Security Company and enjoying all aspects of the assignment except for the isolation. "Ahhough we're on the 'high ground' (Uterally and figuratively) we're definitely not in the mainstream of the Corps." Frank attended the Class of '83 mess night in November. A unique experience: Frank found the mids "motivated, intelligent, and articulate but loose, horrified at my tales of barbarity from a scant ten years ago." But so motivated was he by his return to the bowels of Mother B, he became a full-fiedged member of the Alumni Association. Ann and Frank announce the birth of their daughter, OUvia Scott Lane, 6 lbs. 6 oz., on 9 June 1981. Congrats! FinaUy, Frank wants Classmates who have memories of Hood College to know that he can attest that it is StiU going strong. His Marines assure him that "Hood girls are still good girls!" Frank, thanks for the input!

We received a baby announcement from Kris and Chuck Munns who are at Bremerton, Washington. Jeffrey Charles arrived on 17 November at 9 lbs, 12 oz. Congratulations!

Vince La Cava writes from Long Beach. Since graduation he spent seven years active duty in Hawaii, three years in SOMERS, three in BRUNSWICK as diving and salvage officer with deep sea diving quals and two at COMTHIRDFLT. With MBA from Pepperdine, Vince has left AcDuty and is with Crowley Maritime Corp., one of the largest tugboat and barge companies in the world as a marketing analyst. He's loving it and living in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach while staying with the Naval Reserve Intelligence Unit in Long Beach. Vince is single. He ran into Bret Graham (also single) who lives on his boat and is working in the Long Beach/Los Angeles harbors as a marine investigator, having just formed his own company. Bret represents companies in defense of insurance claims. Vince, thank you.

Roger Murch wrote a clever letter from Valley Forge. (I hope 1 don't butcher it too badly as I edit it.) He's stiU a bachelor, but at that writing was babysitting a niece and changing diapers and wanted to say, "A credit. Sir!" after four hours extra duty. (And George Washington thought he had problems.) Roger left the Navy on schedule in '78, his last tour as billeting officer. Naval Supply Activity, Philly. While there he became a slumlord, buying and renovating an old apartment building (renamed "Rizzo Arms"). From '79-'8l he was a systems analyst/programmer for small business and mini computers. After hitting 30 this past August, Roger retired from meaningful work, put his apartment building on the market and attempted to head to California. But due to the economy, Roger is holed up in Valley Forge, collecting rent, babysitting and roller skating.

Roger reports on other Classmates, mostly 25th company. Linda and Bill Ungvarsky finished DES school in Newport in September and are in Charleston with Bill as CHENG in a frigate and Linda pregnant with #3. (Two boys already).

Nora and Tobin McNatt are in Annapolis with Tobin as an engineering consultant and Eastern Shore farmer and Nora practicing midwifery and pregnant with #3 (two girls).

Bob Clarey married Kathy Reefer (Navy nurse) in October '80, and both are in P'cola, with Bob as an airdale instructor.

Larry Carrelo got out in Spring '81 and after a brief stint with GE in DC, signed on with Reserves and flies reserve duty full-time in Boston or Maine. He and Connie recently had #2.

Jack Pohlmeyer is flying for Delta out of Chicago, where he and Paulette have two children

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and a new house. (They survived recent airline cutbacks.)

Pam and Kyle Smith are in Minnesota with RepubUc AirUnes. We should be in receipt of a birth announcement soon.

Molly and Bill Ray moved back to Alaska where Bill is an artist and MoUy equally successful is promoting the theater. (No kids, but a nice dog.)

Bob Kennedy was last seen a year ago as a second mate with Texaco and the Merchant Marine.

Bob and John Norris are raising havoc in San Francisco. John is with Proctor and Gamble. (No wives, no children.)

Roger went to Homecoming and saw a few Classmates. Roger, thanks for the news from Valley Forge!

Dave Maresh writes from Hawaii. His eight-year "magical mystery tour" has gone something like this: 1110 in '75 following tour on 1052-class in Pearl, and subsequently reported for flight school.

Wings in Fall of '77. Following Miramar F-4 community in '79, he requested and became a Naval intelligence officer. Navy fine print and mighty fine surface line laid claim to Dave so that he spent a rewarding year as STERRET'S C I C O in '80. Now

he's at CINCPACFLT in Pearl, being able to carry on some kind of conversation with about any type of operator. Dave passes on the following: Jim Zortman is flag lieutenant, Whidbey. He and Dave got together in Hawaii to tell some lies and down a few drinks. Steve Nichols is also on CPF staff in Pearl. Dewey Cherry at last word was an air traffic controller in Indiana. Steve Cheezum is in Boston area, either working for a computer firm or one of the airlines. Dan Madden is in DC with NAVSEA. Dave asked about the Officer Locator Service NMPC has. I know nothing. Anyone out there have anything? I do know the Register of Alumni does have up-to-date addresses. Thanks for the news, Dave; it does help renew old friendships now that we're beginning to "surface."

Judy, Michelle and Ken Mayeaux (and mouser Rags) write from Louisiana. Judy has received her state teaching certificate and is teaching in a parochial elementary school (kindergarten). In her spare time she is sewing, playing guitar and working on home projects. Michelle is three and is Ken's and Judy's big helper. Ken successfully passed the "two years — must be time to move syndrome" and is working at night at LSU on his MBA. The house has been landscaped with pool and patio.

Thank you, Mayeauxs, for the friendly update.

Craig Walenga writes from Dothan, Alabama, after Control Data and NRC in DC area, and Craig is a Q.A. engineer, consulting to Alabama Power. The Walengas announce their second child, Rebecca Carolyn, on 25 November. Congratulations! Gail, Matthew and Coleda and Noe Salazar are at MicheUn, when not into racquetball. Both Noe and Craig are taking MBA courses at Troy State U. in Dothan. Craig would like to hear from 32nd companymates at 105 Foxfire Dr., Dothan AL 36301. Craig, thanks for the word from the Deep South.

Mike Kane is 2Vi years into med school (and his penmanship is rapidly developing into doctor script) in New Jersey and is considering residency programs in internal medicine. Mike is coordinating 15th company's 10 year reunion, but he needs help in the Annapolis area. Volunteers?

Always good to hear from "Moik".

Jack Owen, Alison, Sean and Marc write from Camp Pendleton, where Jack is dreaming of long necks, and chicken fried steak. Jack was deep selected again, this time for major. Congratulations, and Semper Fi!

Jack Rush, Patty, Erin (4) and John (2) write from Fairfax. Jack is managing S.P. Communications Office in Columbia, Maryland. Jack enclosed a list, too lengthy to include, of Classmates who were seen at Homecoming. Jack has also seen the following: Heather and Bob VanDine were at Army-Navy. They are with Bethlehem Steel Wire Rope in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They have a six-months old, Lenea. Dennis Grabulis was also at A-N, and living in Reston and working in McLean.

The Rushes visited Nancy and Matt Saviello over Thanksgiving. Littie Matt and Katie are growing.

Big Matt is with AUX Corp. in Olean, New York, but still living in Bradford, the iceberg of Pennsylvania.

Howard Sidman, Celeste and daughter saw the Rushes on their way to AnnapoUs, where Howard is to be the Superintendent's flag secretary. Denise and Ed WUkes were at Homecoming, down from Ledyard, Connecticut, where Jack is at sub school as an instructor. Jack talked with brother-in-law Ted Turnblacer, and Ted, Peggy and Nancy are heading to Charleston to become ops boss in WAINWRIGHT. Bookie Boland, Susan and Brian are happy in London where Bookie is on PEP duty with the British. Tom Storch, Allison and Susanah are living in Arnold, Maryland, in back of A^C^ where Tom works for Westinghouse and Allison at North Severn.

Steve Wilkes and Laurie live two miles from the Rushes. Steve's new job is at ADTECH in Crystal City and Laurie is expecting their first one(s) in July. Dan Musmanno, Larry Rutledge, Bruce Spalding and Ken Picha are also at ADTECH Mike EHison was in town and Howard Hempenius down from AT&T in New Jersey. Jack enjoyed Homecoming and is "sure if (he) had not enjoyed it (he) would be able to give more information on everybody's whereabouts."

Also from Jack — Mark Costa is headed for his second tour on "The Rock." Kathy is expecting their fourth at this writing. Kathy will be in Dale City while Mark is on Oki. Mark finished advanced engineers course in November, and Kathy finished her RN degree this year. Scott Krajnik and Barbie are still in Korea. Joe Kale has disappeared again. Jack, many thanks for the letter and list!

Ken Smith writes from his home in Woodbridge, Virginia. He is working in his blue suit at NAVSEA trying to keep DD903 waste heat boilers alive and well.

Now wasn't that fun? Probably two beers or a coffee refill worth of news. Thanks for the news, and thanks to Shipmate for printing all of it. Keep 'em coming!!

'73!

74 Acting Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth P. Pisel USN M-5 Phythian Rd., USNA Annapolis MD 21402 (H) 301/263-5078, (O) 276-3372/3 (AV prefix 281) Percent Members: 40 Greetings, '74! Well here it is, number five in our series of exciting updates on the various and sundry members that comprise our venerable corporation. As you may recall from the Jan-Feb issue, the plethora of information available from Homecoming '81 far exceeded the space I had alloted for the column. I was forced to leave you hanging with only half of Homecoming '81 addressed, so please join me as we pick up where we left off.

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The first in our hit parade are Jane and Larry Loerch, who, with Steph-O, live in Manchester, Connecticut. Larry is a technical representative whh E.l. Dupont de Nemours, selling Riston (whatever that may be). Jane is employed by PEOPLExpress Airlines. They write that Charlotte and Chris Virtue just had a baby somewhere in North Carolina where Chris is in business with his brother.

Gary Kohler was in attendance accompanied by his fiancefe Roxann Marshbum. Gary is assigned to the Lamps UK III Fleet Indoctrination Team at Dulles Airport and living in Springfield, Virginia. Roxann also left a note advising us not to feel sorry for her. She says she knows "Koko" weU enough to know what she's getting into.

Connie and Ken Dunn had come up from Camp Lejeune with Jeff Cole. I know that they're both Marines, but that's as detailed as I can get on what they're doing. Ken does say that he has two daughters and that he had seen Tom Minor in Rome, Georgia.

Genua and Darius "Cosmo"Karalis had come out from Kildeer, Illinois (northwest suburbs of Chicago). Cosmo is working for Northrop Corp., building jammers as the manager for F-15 operations. Genua is also in aviation working for United Airlines. Cosmo relates that he'd seen Pat McNallen on the fUght from Chicago to Baltimore.

Pat is working with Abbott Industries and planned to move to Grays Lake, Illinois.

Some of the others who left a few brief notes include Gail and Jim Brooks, who are down Pax River and have recently been married. Art Showers is alive and well in Virginia Beach near the ocean.

He offers free beer and ladies to anyone stopping by. Also in Virginia Beach is Doug Dupouy, who is attached to VF-101 at Oceana. Doug tells the following: Dave Jones is in VF-211 in AMERICA flying F-14s, and John Gabriele is in P'cola, in the training command.

Francie and Steve Middleton are living in Pasadena, Maryland where they were expecting their first in January. (The baby arrived as scheduled. I received a call from Steve, as I was writing and EUen Francis was born early this morning — 10 January. Mother, daughter and father are all doing fine.) Steve is a maintenance planning engineer for Baltimore Gas and Electric. Another civilian in attendance was Pete Venuto, who with wife Lynn and son Dan, is Uving in Raleigh, North Carolina. Pete is working for Corning, electronics division, as supervisor of customer engineering.

Megan and Jim Lyons came down the road for the festivities. They are living in Fairfax, Virginia, with Jim working for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Also, at the NRC is Steve Chesnut who, with wife Karen is living in Bowie, Maryland, with twin boys. Also, there was Joe Ruppert who is a supply corps officer in Newport. He says that he'll be roUing to Monterey in June.

A couple of guys who took the early Out from USNA road to success were Bill Flader and Mike Sinwell. "Flades" left in '73 and is now living in Wantoch, New York, anticipating being a doctor

by January of this year. Mike and wife Carol are in DC where he is a lieutenant working for NAVSEA as a petroleum engineer. He left in '72 and has picked up a few degrees and became affiliated with the Navy once again as USNR. He wonders where Larry Ward is.

The final group to sign the book includes Jeff Greene who had just gotten out of the University of Florida MBA program at that time. He is stationed at NAVAIR in Crystal City, living in Alexandria, Virginia. Roger Bmeckbauer is also living in the area in HoUywood, Maryland. Roger is in Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One at Pax Shipmate, March 1982

River. Mike Byram was up from Richardson, Texas, where he works in personnel placement. He relates that Sharon and Jim Aldon are living in Baltimore where he works for Koppers Co. as production manager. Mike also advised that Dan Steele is also down in Texas, working for Texas Instruments advanced research and development in Dallas. The last individual entry was from Kathy and Bill Smyth who with three young'uns are living in P'cola.

The literary plaudits for information from Homecoming '81 most deservedly go to Becky and Larry Olson. The following chapters are theirs: Larry Olson was a surface type out of San Diego for six years before he got out in March of '80; he is now a second year grad student at George Washington University, majoring in forensic science. He is interested in starting a 7th Co newsletter, so those of you who quaUfy drop him a note at 9151 Sprucewood Road, Burke VA 22015. Becky and Larry had the following on others: Pen and Larry Rien with son Donald are on Guam with VP Squadron. Beth and Steve Johnson with son Marc are at Monterey where Steve is in the mechanical engineering program. Mike Albano is with the Marines in Okinawa. "Chas" Martin is out of the Navy, finishing his MBA at George Washington University. Jane and Mike Waters are out and after being first mate on an oil company's ship out of Florida is now assistant sailing coach at USNA (a surprise to me).

Bobbie and Duke Synder were married at USNA in 1980 when he was a company officer. He has since left and now works for General Electric. Rick Clark is out after a sub tour and is currently working for his MBA at Harvard Business School.

Kathy and Paul Salemi were last seen in San Diego where they'd gone from Seal's to surface line.

Ens. Don Mason left SWOS Coronado and the Navy in '79. After a CIVPAC tour as a high school counselor/wrestling coach he went to medical school. He started in August of '81 as an ensign and will be at Bethesda, Maryland for four years.

Linda and Logan MiUiken are now at MIT, courtesy of the Navy. Kolin Jan is strike ops in JFK and is rumored to be in the IO. Tony Guido works for Caterpillar in the Midwest; J.J. Ward is helping Boeing in Seattle; Tom Goodman is "making sparks" (his pun not mine) in Tampa with the power company and Ken Crim is flying T-28s in Corpus. Thanks, Larry, and good luck with 7th Co.'s newsletter.

Denny Crowe had one quick note 1 had missed.

He tells me that he is stiU living off the Navy via contract dollars and takes two weeks per annum in Bermuda to play Navy. It sounds like a tough life, Denny, but I guess somebody has to do it.

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to relate a little of what they knew for those of you who couldn't make it. Hopefully, we can double our turnout for Homecoming '82. It's only six months away, so begin to make your plans to be there now.

Now that I've finally gotten the affairs of October out of the way, 1 can begin to respond to some of the letters I've received in the past two months.

Doug Thrash is the first to get a letter to me this month. At the time he wrote the letter he and Barbara were in VMFA-531 where he'd had the pleasure of visiting the scenic IO on the ever lovely Coral Sea. In January the Marines let him go to Monterey where he'll do a little work in EE. Doug relates the following info: he'd visited Henry Lane at North Island (in San Diego area) where Henry had just finished the Lamps RAG in August. StiU a bachelor, Henry is living in Chula Vista where

he is heavily into the local square dancing scene, Bob Foltyn is holding up the USMC reputation at "topgun" where he and Marty have a lovely home just north of Miramar, Cahfornia. The final item from Doug is that Don Weiss, also a Marine, will be leaving VMFA-333 soon on his way to Test Pilot School.

Tim Johnson wrote to add his two cents and take me up on the offer to correct me if I'm wrong.

It seems that November's issue put Tim in P'cola flying T-34S. Well, he's never been stationed down there and in actuality he and Cindy are in Quantico where he is going to Amphibious Warfare School along with Jim Diehl. Tim writes: "Others I have seen lately are Kathy and Steve Kane. They are at Groton where Steve was just finishing advanced sub school with orders to USS GATO (SSN-615).

Sue and Greg Stachelczyk are in Virginia Beach where he is with the VF-84 Jolly Rogers in NIMITZ. Bill Lee is still a bachelor, instructing at Department Head School in Newport. (You'U hear a lot more from Bill next month). Sara and Steve Shigley got out of the Corps last year and are now living in Dallas where he is a successful supervisor to TI. Thanks, Tim, and sorry I transferred to you to P'cola without notification.

Chris Nigon was my third letter of the month.

He resigned in June of '80 and accepted a position in W.R. Grace's management development program. He, Jeanne and their three children are now living in Cincinnati where Chris also takes time to work with the reserves as commanding officer of a unit. The only Classmate he can offer any information on is his former 33rd company roommate, Mike High, who is a financial advisor for PhiUp Morris. Mike and Kathy got married here in the Chapel in May of '80 and are now residing in Richmond, Virginia.

Vic Richard writes that he moved to Texas after completing his Ph.D. in operations research and is currently a professor at Texas A & M in College Station, Texas. He was married last Summer to a lady named Lori who was a graduate student there. He says to convey his regards to all of you out there and that he wUl be at Homecoming '84.

Chuck Hendrickson sends that he and wife Roxanne, plus daughter Kristen (2) are now Uving in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He's an EDO assigned as assistant NAVSEATECHREP to St. Paul with the Sperry Univac Corp. Chuck saw Capt. Bob McCabe (who works there) who advises that Bob 111 is on the commissioning crew of CALLAGHAN in San Diego. Bob is stiU a bachelor but is reportedly bringing young ladies home for Christmas. (If you do anything serious. Bob, be sure to let us know.) Chuck also reports that Donna and Rod Smith are in San Diego where he is an EDO assigned to NOSC. Mary and Ron Polkowsky (Matthew and Lisa, too) are assigned to NSY Philadelphia. Rosemary, Meagan, and Wally Elger will also be at NSY Philly by the time this hits the street. Ken Marr and bride are at NAVSEADET Norfolk. Dave Bennett was sSen as a married supply corps type who was headed for Puerto Rico about a year ago. Chuck also mentioned Mimi and Ron Wagner and Mary Ellen and John Dunn who've gone on to places unknown after Monterey.

The final letter was a Christmas letter from Kay and Jim Campbell, one of my old 3rd companymates. The most important item in the letter was the birth of Jonathan on 9 December 81, who joins his older brother Robert. As mentioned in a past issue Jim, is teaching NROTC at Auburn University where he managed to get his leg in a cast playing volleyball with the Marines! Jim also passed on some good info: Frank Cohee is assigned 97

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to NROTC duty at Georgia Tech. Joel Robb got out in '79 and is working for a mechanical engineering fum m Virginia Beach. (That's tiie second non-specific thing I've said about you Joel; drop me a Une and set me straight.) Rick Mann got out in '79 and has gone to parts unknown.

Dennis MiUs was last seen at ASW school before departing the Navy for that now famous place, imknown. And finaUy Dave Igyarto also got out of the Navy in '79 and is now working for a nuclear power plant somewhere. Thanks, Jun. Local news includes the departure of Chris Lambert, our very own SEAL, in December '81.

Chris went from instructing leadership here to be an instmctor at BUDs in San Diego. Also on the local front, Gehrig WUes gave me some updates on a few Classmates. Chris Rowan was seen at the Army debacle. He is now at Irving Tmst with an address of #1 WaU St. NY, NY., so he can't be doing too badly. Gehrig also mentioned BUl Bennett and wife stationed at MCAS El Tono. Bob Reed is out, married, and living in San Juan Capistrano. And finaUy that Karen and Doug BaUard are out and living in CoraeUus, Oregon, where he is stud>ing the law.

WeU, sports fans, that wUJ have to do it for this month. As usual I want to get in a quick pitch for everyone to drop me a Une and see if you can convince a friend who is not a member to join. Just by getting a few columns in print we've changed a few minds who'd given up. Next month I hope to teU you more about where our class organization stands and any plans that may be in the miU. So until next month, ciao!

75 Sec'y, Lt. Steve Hubbard USN 719 Garfield Ave. Virginia Beach VA 23452 Percent Members: 42 Howdy, aU! After some of the severe weather we've had this Winter I hope some of you are begiiming to experience some spring! 1 have a smaU stack of letters here from which I'U pass news on to you, but first some admin-type stuff.

Recently issued orders (and some not-sorecently) find: Bob Bustamante — PCO COPELAND; Mflte Lord (JAGC) — NLSO NavBase Norfolk; Buddy Moss — SWOS; Rich LoweU — SWOS; Cari Norton — CARGRU SIX; Mark Lunny— SWOS; Jamie Burd — HS 11; and Ed Jablonski — pre-com unit NORFOLK (SSN).

Other notes: The Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Washington (DC) want to get you guys involved! Frank Ault '43 (vice president) wrote a nice letter expressing interest in getting members of all Classes involved. They have a monthly Iimcheon meeting at Fort Myer, scheduUng prominent, interesting speakers each time. For more info caU Mr. Ault at home 703/892-0587 or at work 703/521-1309/6535.

A couple of Classmates recently competed in a national athletic event (28 November), Tom Kelly and Dale Bateman were members of a Navy team which participated in the national TAC (The Athletic Congress) Cross Country Championships in Burbank, CaUfornia. At this writing I haven't seen any results, so I can't pass on any more details. World-class runner and marathon world record holder Alberto Salazar (brother of Rick Salazar '76) was second in the race, just five weeks after setting his world record.

Roy Hawkens sent a letter a whUe back with some news, apologizing in his inimitable manner for letting it sit around a week before mailing it.

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Now on my end it's been sitting in my "unreported" folder for about three months!

Hank Lawson visited Carol and Roy back in September. He is at Parris Island as the aide to the commanding general, and travels quite extensively. Roy mentions that Hank "has developed into a genius of charm and protocol (surprisingly for a grunt)" . . . Roy also reports that Bob Brody is engaged to Miss Susan Meyer, a graduate student at WiUiam and Marv-. They are planning a summer wedding. To wind things up, Roy noted that Debbie and Tom Donaldson have a daughter named Krista who was bom 20 February '81. "She is beautiful — looks just Uke her mom, not at all Uke her dad." Tom isfinishingup in oceanography at PG school. Thanks for the news, Roy! Another letter which made its way via 18c stamp came from Andy Howard in Houston. He now has a snake ranch, er . . . house aU his own, with grass to mow, hedges to trim, etc. . . . and plenty of room to entertain. So if you're ever in Houston . . . Andy just completed his first reserve active duty, and it was aboard USS TRIPOLI (LPH-IO) out of San Diego. He has decided to apply for designator change to EDO so he can make some regiUar paychecks from reserve duty.

Good to hear from you, Andy!

Steve Andriko (USMC) is manied now. He and Kimberly Sarah Chace tied the knot 24 May '81.

Her father is Frank "Stub" Chace out of '53, who was in the 7th company in his day, as was his new son-in-law. The new Mrs. Andriko was the one who wrote the note, so we know who is responsible for the conespondence in their famUy. Thanks, Kimberly!

A birth announcement brought news of the arrival of Matthew James, bom 12 November '81 to Rhonda and Don Van Osdol. Many Congrats!

WeU, folks, it's time to close this month's edition. All the Hubbards (Maggie, Kyle, Jeffrey, Joanna, and Florie (woof!) send their best. Until next month . . . hang in there!

76 Sec'y, Mr. J. F. Buranosky Apt. 12A, Country- Club Apts.

Anderson SC 29621 Percent Members: 58 It's the first day of the New Year as I sit down to write. I've received a lot of short letters in the mail over the past month. There are a few weddings planned for the coining months, a few babies expected, and several Classmates starting careers outside of the military. I did receive one unfortunate bit of news a few weeks ago; Doug Deem was lost to us in an S-3A crash in the Med on 17 November. He was flying off NIMITZ at the time.

Our prayers are with Doug and his family.

I recently received a letter from Don Bringle.

Don is StiU flying F-14s, and I hear from a lot of people that he's one of the hottest pilots in the Fleet. Don is now crewed with David Bealer flying as RIO. Rob Weiss is at North Island flying S-3s, and Emor>' Chenowith is about ready to leave HS-6. Tom Wood and Jeny White are still flying off MIDWAY in WestPac. Chuck Turpen is in VC-13 and wiU be training in the F-14 this year.

Chuck and wife Cindy recently had their second child, a baby boy — congratulations!

Rick Hepburn wrote from Los AlEimitos, California where he, wife Debby, son Scott, and daughter Samantha are now Uving. Rick and Debby are expecting their third child in March — congratulations! Rick was selected as an EDO and is now a ship superintendent at the Long Beach

Naval Shipyard. Rick will be there for two years before going on to PG school at Monterey.

Cari Sharperson got out of the Corps on 19 November and went to work for Proctor and Gamble in Albany, Georgia; Carl is doing weU. WUIiam Brown retumed from his trip to Tahiti and New Zealand and spent the last month and a half in Fredericksburg deciding on a new career — WiUiam has opted for a position with Schlumberger OU Well DriUing Services and wiU be located in Texas after he finishes his training.

As always. Classmates are leaving on and retuming from deplo>'ment. After he and Robin were married in October, Pat Bole was on his w ay back to Iwakuni in December for a sLx-month deployment. Pat win be going to F-I8s in the FaU. He saw Mark Bircher and Ned MueUer; both are weU. They say that Keith Champion is domg fine in Pensacola; he's flving T-2s. Vick Thombs and Rick Hamm are embarked aboard USS S.MPAN and are due back at the end of Febmar>'. Chris Joachim is in Naples with COMSUBGROUP 8. John Schumacher was on the Guadalcanal and had orders back to USNA as a naval science instructor.

I have a lot of news about 9th company Classmates. Two more are planning to be married in the Spring. Steve Gray, who is navigator aboard USS RALEIGH, is returrung from a Med cruise in February, and getting married to Miss Pam King of Virginia Beach in May. Lou Sposato is getting manied in April to a girl he met in Cleveland. CongratiUations to aU of you! John Maciejczyk started law school at Notre Dame in September. Craig Scott left New- London and stopped in Detroit for the hoUdays before going back to California.

Rodney MitcheU is stiU working at NRD Los Angeles. John Carter is on deployment untU March; he and Joan are expecting their third chUd in June. Alex Cobble is staying busy recruiting in San Diego.

Just a few final notes from here in South CaroUna. There are several Academy graduates working for MicheUn that I've run into. Jeny Parker is working at the plant in Spartanburg.

Brian Shaw '75 is also at Spartanburg. With me in Anderson are Stan Barrett and Don Baldwin '74, and Joe Dancey '80. Stay in touch.

77 Sec'y, Lt. Daniel F. Busch USN 14B Sellers Rd. Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 75 Lots of news from all over the world. Heard from Tom Shaw in Australia. He is a division officer at the Royal Australian Naval CoUege in Jervis Bay, Australia, about 130 miles south of Sydney. Tom writes his job is similar to a company officer's, but he also teaches leadership and seamanship. His wife Jackie and three-year-old son Philip are enjoying their tour there. Tom is also trying to get in touch with Tim Thompson and Brace Scott. Tom's address is RAN College, Jervis Bay, APO San Francisco CA 96209.

A little closer to home, Mike BrunskiU stopped by to visit after his deployment to the I.O. He is looking for some good old shore duty now. Ston Gray also dropped a Christmas card to me from nearby Quantico. Stan is a platoon counselor for 50 young second lieutenants. He's probably teaching them how to go over the waU. Pat Bristol is also stationed at Quantico now. Pete Grieve relieved Stan of his company and is in Camp Lejeune. Jos4 Galvan and his wife Patricia left GEORGE WASHINGTON in Hawaii and are now

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tioned at CNTECHTRA, NAS Memphis. They are expecting their second child at the end of May. They miss the nice weather, but Uke a lot of others are enjoying the shore tour.

BiU Venohr wrote with news of his roommate Tom Thomas and his November wedding in Beaufort South CaroUna. Tom and Nick Episcopo areflyingF-4s with VMFA-251. Bill is in engineering school while stationed in SNOOK with Jerry DeMelo.

John Achenbach is stationed on the new construction boat, FLORIDA. Ron Wood is at engineers school while in USS GEORGE W. CARVER, and Bob Hamblin is on patrol in USS JOHN CALHOUN.

Also received a long letter from Rande Kessler.

He finished his diving tour in USS RECOVERY where he also picked up a Navy Commendation Medal. Rande is now XO in USS TAKELMA in Long Beach. He sent a picture of himself and this third addition, a son named CUff. I wonder if three children is a record? Rande saw Kevin Brock last Spring when Kevin was on his way to Newport for Department Head School. Tim DiMenna, the father of two, is an NFO in S-3 out of JacksonvUle and rumors are he is switching to P-3s.

Mike Wertz writes again from CONSTELLATION with lots of news. Frank Cerabino is PAO in "Connie." Also are Gar Wright (S-38), John Nelson, Glenn McCormick (VF-28), Bobby Thompson (VF-28), and John SUI an NFO. Paul HoUich has been bringing in the mail; he is flying C-2s. Paul is due to rotate in August and will try to get into P-3s. Kevin Skjei is back in San Diego as an instmctor in the E-2/C-2 RAG. Calvin Sargent called me from Norfolk where he is working for Fathom Magazine, the Navy's safety pubUcation. He is looking for ideas or stories and can be reached at CODE 73 NAVSAFCEN, Norfolk, VA 23511.

Greg Sawyer and Tom Keeley recently retumed from deployment from the Mediterranean. Both are in A-6 squadrons. Attack Squadron 85 in Virginia Beach. Dan Kaluzay has also returned from deployment aboard FORRESTAL. He is in ASW Squadron 30.

Greg GuUette has been aboard THORN for a deployment. He is a Lamps maintenance officer in HS-32. Mike Hamel was on a Med deployment with Marine Helicopter Squadron 264. Andy Wilson is in San Diego in MARVIN SHIELDS. Mike Blazin has returned from an around-the-world cmise in CALIFORNIA. His ship became the first nuclear-powered surface ship to circle the globe in 17 years. Art Hom has finished a Unitas cruise aboard the Coast Guard Cutter DAHLGREN. Dave Aland and BiU Hartman retumed from a WestPac in KITTY HAWK. Paul Mazich is stationed at NETC, Newport. He received the Navy Commendation Medal while serving as first Ueutenant and MPA MCCANDLESS.

Proud Papa

1 get to end on a happy note this month. Received a letter from Betty and Rick While to announce the birth of their second daughter, Jennifer, bom on 19 November. The Whites have detached from ARKANSAS and are headed to PG school in Monterey. Rick received a Navy Commendation Medal on board ARKANSAS. Keep the news coming. We also need to know what people want to do for Homecoming '82.

78 Corr. Sec'y, 1st Lt. Michael J. Conklin USMC 120 CaroUna Cir. JacksonviUe NC 28540 Percent Members: 77

79 Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Peter A. Husta USN USS MT. BAKER (AE-34)

FPO Miami FL 34092 Percent Members: 87 Needless to say, it's been a while. We are back in balmy Charleston and do not plan on leaving for a while. Mail has been slim these past two months. If you find the news a bit dated here, apologies . . . A great bit of it via word of mouth.

Charles Woodward and Gloria are back in CONUS and are setting up shop in VA Beach.

Charles is now working as ADP Support Officer at OPTEV Headquarters. While I was at school in Norfolk, I ran into several long lost pilots at Oceana. Glen Kmmmel, Al Sharp, Mark Lange, Bob Solik (all A-6 types with VA-42) were found to be in the area. From what 1 was able to gather, aU were doing weU. Mark did write to pass on that he was to be wed to Cheryl Lockwood in Michigan on December 26.

The foUowing list of marriages was pieced together from a variety of sources: Ken Barnes and JuUe Jefferson on 28 March, Mike Beauchamp and Kathy on 21 June, Nevin Carr and Ann Carey on 18 July, Tom Strader and Barbara on 26 September, Steve Voetsch and Geni Lynn on 30 May, and Mark Wilsey and Linda O'Leary on 29 May. Planned weddings include Marty Sullivan and Mary Ellen scheduled for 14 August 1982, and Steve Gabriele and Lori Hickey on 1 January.

Steve is in USS WHALE in Groton. Another bit assembled from various sources is the list of births within the Class. BiU Grider and Cheri gave birth to daughter Christina on 30 May. She was two months early but is doing just fine. Terri and Nick Mygas welcomed son Stefan Nickolas on 25 September. Chris Bentley and Lyn added another member to the Bentley Bunch in June when Erica Lyn was bom on the 7th. Nick is presentiy fire control officer in USS SEMMES and Bill is the MPA in USS BARBOUR COUNTY (LST-1 195). Bill is in the

process of changing his designator to engineering duty officer.

Once again, 1 have to give Mugs McGrath a hand for a well penned history of 7th Company (et al). It's so good, I'll quote it in its entirety.

Mugs has just completed his tour with the HSL RAG and is now flying SH-3 aircraft with HSL-35 in San Diego. Anne McGrath is continuing her studies at S.D. State. Chris Armitage and Patsy are busy re-building their home. Chris is flying H-2s. Tom Wetherald is a NUC SWO in USS BAINBRIDGE out of San Diego. Wyatt Horton, Chris Dowd and Greg Parker are under the Pacific in "an" attack sub. Jerry Deconto wiU soon move Shipmate, March 1982

from Treasure Island to San Diego aboard an LSD. Mike Vanhorn will be completing SWOBC and will join the Wardroom in USS PLUCK. San Diego based H-46 drivers include Dave Palmer (and wife Judy), Rick Reasor, Rocky Kropp and Dave Sampson. H-3 drivers out there include Eddie Francis (16) with HC-1, Tom Lewis (and Mary), and Scott Brace with HS-6 and Craig Morrisette with HC-3. Carl Reiling and Tim Olivier are VP NFOs at Moffett, in P-3s. Bob Leczszynski is still working his way through flight training at Beeville and Barry Brocato, and Pete Shepard (8) are in A-6s at Whidbey. Tom Gherki is driving tanks at Twenty nine Palms and Tom Forsythe and wife are in Norfolk with HM-14. Wilbur Macht and Tom Smith are on the East Coast or were lost at sea. No one has heard from them since SWOS. For those of you who would care to write.

Mugs' address is 4929 CoUwood Blvd., Apt. A13, San Diego CA 92115. Thanks again. Mugs.

That's aU I have. Next time I go travelUng, I'U remember to bring a pencU and my note pad! Hope all had a nice Holiday Season and certainly the very best of the New Year. See you soon, OMNES VIRI.

80 Sec'y, Ens. Woody Stanley USN 2208 Moccasin Trail Beloit WI 53511 Percent Members: 95

81 Sec'y, Ens. Peter Sciabarra USN 2670 East 19th Street Brooklyn NY 11235 Percent Members: 93 Hello Again, Gang!

How does that old saying go about the best laid plans going astray? I deliberately delayed writing this column, in order to be able to recount to you another glorious victory over Army. WeU, it is now Sunday night, I'm exhausted from three days of parties in PhiUy, and I am still trying to figure out how we managed not to BEAT ARMY! By the time this reaches you, maybe I'll have recovered and will have some explanation.

At least it was an excellent month for correspondence. 1 have received letters from many of you, and there is a great deal of new news and developments to pass on. Before I start with the Class News, I have an announcement to make. I received a letter from Jason Kessel requesting my help. It seems that during our graduation, Jason's wife (fianc^ at the time) lost his "class crest" on the field near the enclosed end of the stadium. If you found it, and did not know what to do with it, here is Jason's address: 3535 Madison Ave. Apt. #244, San Diego CA 92116. Cathy and Jason would greatly appreciate it.

I received a long list from the Alumni Association of our Classmates who have graduated from the Aviation Indoctrination Course (AIC). The Ust of AIC grads includes: Joel Dorgan, Dave HiU, Mike Geoghegan, David Wagner, Steve Eastburg, Jim Speirs, Mark Ashley, Tom GaUo, Patrick Smith, Ned Fuchs, Christopher WiUy, Raymond Davis, John Barron, Eddy Schneider, Scott BUlington, John Hafey, WilUam Taylor, Joseph Adan, Michael Hamele, and WUUam Evans. Congratulations, and Good Luck to ail of you. I also 99

received a news chpping from Anne-Marie and Jeff Freeman's wedding. Don Logar and Dean Perrj acted as ushers. Anne-Marie and Jeff are nowdown in Pensacola. Best of luck to the new Iv-weds.

I heard from Jim Gerbig last week. Jim is at SWOS in Newport. Jim reports that Dick Duffett and Roland Huss were co-captains of the SWOS f<X)tbaU team that won the Southeast New England Touch Football Championship. The team also took second place in the Northeastem U.S. Championships. Other '8lers on the team were Jun, Jeff Edgar, BiU Nesselt, Phil Austen, Kirk Hamess, Lonnie Green, Joe Cronauer, Jay Huston, and Al Dodge. Way to go, guys! Jim also had some other good news. He was engaged to Miss Charlene Vogt of Hillsdale, New Jersey. There is no date set for the wedding yet. Congratulations to both of you.

Steve Plaissance informed me that BUl Drake, Stu Forsythe, Mark Haimeman, BiU Hlopak, Bob Perry, BUl Standley, Lloyd PhUpot, T.J. Best, and Chuck Coughlin are all down at Nuke Power School at Orlando with him. D. B. Rich writes from Orlando that he has been there since 15 September, thanks to two former Navy Bhmp PUots, and Memphis State University. He was recently joined by Chuck French, Chuck Chandoimet, and Tom Moore at NPS. Does that make sense, 21?

Mike McKinnon dropped me a line from Orlando to fiU me in on some news: Mike and Rhonda were manied on 30 May. He was working as an assistant admin officer, waiting for his Nuke School date of 4 January. Also in his class will be Dennis Murphy, Mike Mahre, Frank Marco, Chuck French, Tim Disher, and Jeff Upchurch.

Meredith and Rick Martin are expecting in early March, and are now dowTi in P-Cola with Tim Griffith and Jim King. Stan Bashaw and Ted Studwell are still rooming together, now at Nuke School. Tom Fricke is about to graduate from intelligence school and will be going to an F-14 Squadron on the West Coast. Thanks for the 2nd Company update, Mike.

Jeff CroweU wrote from his TAD assignment in San Diego. Jeff and Debbie were manied on 21 November. Also on TAD at Miramar are Ron Phillips, Lee Smith, Pete Gumataotao, Brian Lewis, Rick Craft, and Ed Morse. I guess we'U aU make it to P-Cola eventually.

Nelson Moe reports that he, Doug Heimbach, Kevin Tolbert, Mike Kronzer, and Greg Denkler

are finishing up their TAD at USNA. Nels also gave me a list of newlyweds: Ronin and Don Logar, Hayley and Doug Ross, Toni and Steve Chambers, and Beth and Dwight Degroff.

While on the subject of TAD at the Academy, I saw Mike Sherlock after the Army game. Mike and Freddie Reitzel are finishing up as footbaU assistants. Mike wiU be going to SWOS in California.

Mike Rascona wrote a quick note from AnnapoUs, where he is working at the David Taylor Naval Ship R & D Center along with Mike McLaughlin, Tom Hoffman, Jo Jo CaUe, Rob Freer, Pat Pepper, and Kevin Schaaf. Mike passes on two 29th Company weddings: Peggy and Mark Stolzenberg and Cindy and Jack GaUagher. Also announcing their engagement were Melanie and Matt GaUegos, and Sue and Bob Grabarek.

Cathy Thomas wrote a very long and informative letter with some 5th Company news. On 3 December, Cathy, Pat Roane, Tilghman Payne, Steve Hampton, and Joe Reynolds graduated from SWOS. Andy Dickenson is in the October SWOS Class. Pat Roane and Elizabeth Webb were engaged last Summer. At Pensacola, Frank Zucco and Mark Ashley have begun primary. Anne and Gary Scott are down at strategic weapons school.

Brian Barton is on TAD at NAS Oceana until flight school in February. Art Scrivener and Joel Anderson are recruiting in Houston, Texas. Fred Beny was recruiting in Hanisburg, Pennsylvania, and is now at nuke school. Kathy and Andy Ratliff were married last Summer. Thanks for the news Cathy, and good luck at Norfolk.

John Wachter sent a letter with all the latest from 36th Company. John is going to communications officer school, and then wiU be going to the OUELLET out of Pearl Harbor. Doc Smith is also at comm school and wiU be going to HAROLD E .

HOLT at Pearl. Doc was married to Pat on 12 December. Gene Romig is at com school and will be assigned to LEAHY out of San Diego. Jimmy Shannon is 1st Division and legal officer on board SFLVSTA in San Francisco. John Christenson is at ASW school and then wUI be going to COOK in San Diego. Also joining the married ranks were Vicki and Dave Lane.

I have to send a special Thank You to Paul Jaeger, who is the 12th Company rep. Paul puts out a really outstanding newsletter for his Company. He spends a lot of time and money keeping

track of his Company, and in printing and mailing costs. Thanks for including me on yoiu mailing Ust. Here are some excerpts from his most recent newsletter: Mark Hyman is rooming with John Fulton up at SWOS in Newport. Mark Thomley is working hard down in Virginia Beach on TAD. He had a tough Summer working two days a week with Aviation Protramid, but now he is with VF-43 in the ops dept. before heading to P-Cola in March. Kathy Englemann is hard at work in San Diego. She is working with VFP-63 at Miramar as training and education services officer. She is planning her wedding to Danny Frawley '80 in May or June. Rumor has it that they better get married soon to cut down on their $400 per month phone biU. Ron Hawkins is at the NSWC in SUver Spring, Maryland, before heading to nuke school. He and EUen were manied on 27 December. Paul himself was on TAD, recmiting in Milwaukee, and has recently relocated to Pensacola. Thanks for all the news, Paul.

Well, that's the correspondence which I have received for the month. Thanks for the fantastic support, and keep the letters coining. It makes the column much more interesting when I hear from such a large number of you.

I have to report on ARMY-NAVY '81. Even with the terrible outcome of the game, I beUeve that we all stiU managed to enjoy ourselves. Parties, of course, were everywhere. I stayed at the Penn Center Iim and saw many of our Classmates.

I ran into George Hammond, Mike Stankus, Mike Matthes, Fred Reitzel, Mike Sherlock, Dave CiccareUi, and Dick Duffett. I went to an exceUent party thrown by Pete Perri's parents. Pete and Donna are doing fine, and are all set to head to P-Cola. Also at the party were Mary-EUen and John Paul, Sal Weaver and Margie, and many others who stumbled in from the hallway on the 21st floor. For those of you who could not make it to PhUly, please rest assured that '81 kept up its good party reputation. The game was a complete letdown, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for our Liberty Bowl appearance against Ohio State. The Big Blue had an exceUent season, and should be proud of its third bowl appearance in the last four years.

Well, that's about it for this month. Stay tuned for further details. Thanks for the great support, and let's hear from some of you other Company Reps.

Chapter News DEADLINE: For May â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11 March; for June â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8 April ANNAPOLIS LCol. Bob Spooner USMC U.S. Naval Academy AnnapoUs MD 21401 The Annapolis Chapter met on 9 December 1981 with nearly eighty members and wives assembled to hear the Honorable RusseU D. Hale, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management), a graduate of the Naval Academy in the Class of 1966. Mr. Hale served in the Air Force after graduation, then resigned to take a position in the House Armed Forces Committee, serving as senior staff member of the Sea Power Committee of that group prior to his presidential appointment to his present position.

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In his interesting discussion of defense in the future, to which the present administration is definitely committed, and the effect upon the economy and tax cuts that have been indicated will be forthcoming to the American tax-payer, Mr. Hale indicated that a problem has arisen because of a faltering economy and a definite desire on the part of the American public to have an adequate defense. Technology is ever advancing, and the legs of the TRIAD defense are constantly in a state of flux in maintenance and modernization; as an example, a weapon that is found in abundance in WESPAC, may be used for teaching purposes in Hawaii and not be found at all in San Diego. The definite effort to cut the budget in all fields has had its effect in the defense area with 13 billions lopped from authorized logistics in all three

branches of the armed forces. As a resiUt, research and development have in many respects become secondary to sustainability, and this in turn has led to a slowdown in the delivery time of appropriate weapons plus other hindrances in the distribution of proper equipment have not been helped to a great extent by a young Congress which spent the Vietnam War period eaming law degrees and has no great appreciation of the needs of the service.

Mr. Hale finished his discussion with a question and answer period to specific queries and indicated that in general, progress was being made in the advancement of defense matters, and that troop commanders would be held strictiy accountable for economy situations in their units.

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BOSTON Mr. Thomas P. Moylan 49 Falmouth Road Wellesley MA 02181 Each year the Boston Chapter of the USNA and the Boston Association of West Point gather for the great game. This year, with Navy hosting, the groups gathered in the All Hands Lounge of the Coast Guard Support Center in Boston with a gathering of thirty-eight, a bit smaller than last year at Hanscom, but all enthusiastic rooters (Army 9 and Navy 29). This was not exactly even support, but then perhaps the Army people did not reaUze the fight left in their team. So with the four TVs, a nearby bar, and a table loaded with food by Shiela O'Connel (Dan's wife, president out of '57) we really got down to basics and the big game enjoyment.

In addition to the above, the Chapter held its December meeting at Hanscom on the 9th as a noon luncheon meeting. Here we were a bit startied to learn that at noon functions only light refreshments are permitted, and further the Club is a bit hard-nosed on head count, so that those who attend have to pay for no-shows. With seventeen of our promised twenty-three on hand, we had Hank Fisher of '60 recount a historical sUde show on AWACS — how it all started and where we are today. Joe E. Wright '33 spoke on a new WU'II book soon to be available from Scribner and Co. — A Glorious Way to Die by Spiur, concerning the last days of Japan's largest battleship.

Norman Kiel '57, who officiated at this meeting, reminded us all of the 26 December Midshipman Hop here in Boston which it is hoped will equal oiu last year's effort.

In attendance: W. Cuzner '27, R. GUlette '31, H. Rounds '32, J. Enright '33, R. Wescott '37, W. Daly '41, K. Lankey '47, I. Bobrich '49, J. McCaffrey '51, G. Geanian '50, N. Kail 57, B. Stumcke '58, W. Messman '59, H. Fisher '60, D. McQuen '66 and D. Borowiel '68.

('57), Dean and Geri French ('50), Bob and Marie McCarthy ('45), John and Karen Howland ('64), Bob and Nancy Dunne ('54), Curt and Polly Norton ('49), Wilson McDermut ('48), Bill and Lil Brandfon ('49), John and Liz Bacon ('49), Tim and Nancy Bradley ('48), Pete Fisler and Mick Brown.

A fine time was had by aU, and though Navy kept the footbaU, Army has the baU for next year's outing.

The accompanying pictures show the group really getting into it, hoping the Middies could puU out another win! It seems there are a lot of football fans in the group and big plans are forthcoming for the next season when Navy plays Air Force in Colorado Springs. It is always a big event with The Navy Ball, pre-game breakfast, and postgame celebrations.

Newcomers to Colorado are invited to contact the chapter by calling Maury Werness at 779-9441 (home) or Al Lowe 695-8362 (home) for information.

COLORADO Al Lowe 2550 Ouray Way Aurora CO 80013

Al Lowe, '71, sec./treas.; Maury Werness '54, president; and Lee Fryberger '54, past president The only hat missing was a saUor's at Fedora's Restaurant in Denver which is adorned with hats of every variety. The Colorado Chapter met to cheer Navy to victory over Army on December 5th.

Nearly 80 Alumni and wives gathered for the annual event. New officers were elected as Lee Fryberger '54 turned over the reins to Maury Werness '54 as president and Al Lowe '71 became the new secretary/treasurer for 1982.

DETROIT Arthur W. Bryant 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, Ml 48236 As was done so often before in the late Fall, we gathered together with our sibling foes from up the Hudson to watch our teams battie the most important football game of the year. For only the seventh time in the history of the classic we felt like we were kissing our sisters when it was over.

This year the party was held at the home of Mrs. Katie Stephenson of Grosse Pointe. She is the mother of Skip Stephenson '66. As usual the food was great and the drink was plentiful. We gave up the pickle barrel to Army since to them a tie was a moral victory.

Those in attendance were: Mary and Joe Dickson '49, Dorothy and Maurice Huffer '54, Gail and Desi Dundics '75, Judy and Gayle Thompson '61, Carol Jensen and BiU Peake '64, Pat and Jim Fleming '66, Pat and Don Weldon '46, Beth and Ed Ammons '71, Cordie and Charles Christopher '60, Bill Moesta '47, Arthur Bryant '66, Ann and Tim Marvin '59, Marlene and BiU Prince '58, K Bailey, Helen and Joe Dickson and several Alumni from Army.

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M. Bemgard 2908 W. Pratt Ave. Chicago IL 60645

Mr. Ed Jackson P.O. Box 1242 HuntsviUe, AL 35807 205/582-4441 205/882-2000 (off.)

A local tradition was reenacted once again in Chicago, with Navy "keeping the baU." AnnuaUy, the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Association gets together with the local West Point (USMA) Chapter for the Army Navy, "BASH." The chapters altemately host; this year it was Navy's turn, and we met, confidentiy at the plush Elmhurst Country Club for a pregame lunch (taunting session) followed by a wide screen TV showing of the annual ritual. Four quarters later, 1 keg of beer, plus ever flowing cocktails from a nearby bar (strategic planning) left us with a standoff in score but many hoarse voices from the shouting. Local tradition gives custody of a suitably inscribed footbaU to the winning team, but with a tie. Navy keeps it again.

Present for the outing were some 45 reps from the Army, plus Navy's contingent of 41, as follows: Orrie Crepeau ('44), Mike and Shirley Bemgard ('49), Darius KaraUs ('74), George Spaulding ('43), Frank Lavelle ('46), Jack and Lolly Bailey ('44), Mick Brown ('71), Stu MiUer ('70), Bill Jacobsen ('52), Larry Samo ('60), Tom Schultz ('55), Dick and Ryta Gladdin ('47), Roy and Sally Sandquist ('44), Bob Baxter ('51), Jim and Claire D'Orso ('52), George and Mary Dempsey

The highlight of the regular monthly luncheon at the Elegant Steak Room was the return of Al Morris '50 after his recent heart surgery. Al's son Gregg '80 attended the luncheon with him. Invitations for the annual midshipmen luncheon have been sent out. As usual, it is to be at the Redstone Officers' Club on January 5. It has proven to be an excellent way to get in touch with what is going on at Navy. RAdm. H. S. Harnly '27 gave a brief status of naval personnel and shipbuilding activities.

Those attending were: Don Blue '42, Bob Brovra '49, Roy Davis '45, Ed Donley '40, Harry Harnly '27, Ed Jackson '58, Al Morris '50, Gregg Morris '80, Biff Stiles '36, Tony Torruella '51 and Nathan Porter.

Then on January 5, the Redstone Arsenal Officers' Club was the site of a luncheon in honor of local Naval Academy midshipmen home on Christmas leave. Guests of honor were Midn. l/c Ken Carodine, Midn 2/c Todd Boussom, and Midn. 3/c Dick Steinberg. Because of their membership on varsity athletic squads two other local midshipmen, Midn. 2/c Adolph Scissum and Midn. 3/c Mary Gwin were unable to attend.

Midn. 2/c Jeffrey Hall was out of town and could not be present. Also attending as a special guest

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John Skidmore '51 is heading up the Chapter activity and preparations for June Week West here in Long Beach on June 26-28, 1982, on board QUEEN MARY. By the time you read this arrangements wiU be rapidly moving along, but 1 am sure John could use all the help he could get. Let's make this the best JWW ever by aU doing our part.

LOUISVILLE Cdr. H. H. Neuhard USN 5703C Southside Drive Louisville KY 40214

Home for Christmas was West Point Cadet Ronald A. Davis '85 of Huntsville. Each visitor gave a brief talk of what he was doing at the Academy in academics and sports and discussed recent changes in the operation and building program at the Academy.

Other attendees were: Harry and Lil Harnly '27, Ed Jackson '58, Al and Annabel Morris '50, Gene Paro '53, Biff StUes '36, Frank Tatom '56, Tony TorrueUa '51, Larry Anderson and Mrs. Mary Johnston.

LOS ANGELES Victor H. Prushan 291 Marcello Avenue Thousand Oaks CA 91320 The Los Angeles Chapter celebrated the one hundred thirty-sixth birthday of the Naval Academy by getting together for a dinner party on Saturday evening, October 10, 1981 at the Travelodge Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport. Addressing twenty-seven members and guests of the Chapter was PhU CoiUey '50, MGen. USAF, Commanding General at Edwards Air Force Base on the subject of the activities going on at Edwards. Phil also touched on the major roles played by Naval Academy graduates in Air Force research programs today. It is hoped that we can make this event a truly annual affair because a good time was had by aU. Thanks are in order to BUl Krumrei '58 for taking care of the arrangements.

Four, count 'em, four business exchange luncheon groups are now up and mmung. We have them on the West Los Angeles side. Downtown, North Orange County and one for the Coastal and Southern part of Orange County. For information on specific luncheon groups and which one would be most convenient for you to attend, call our administrative office or the Chapter Secretary. A very fine presentation was given to the Orange county group (south) by John M. Rau, National President of the Navy League of the United States, at the Newporter Inn, Newport Beach, on November 10. Mr.Rau spent over a month touring U.S. Navy facilities and vessels around the world and we all benefited from his sea stories and impressions of what is going on in the Navy today. Dave Lang '52, made the arrangements.

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The Louisville Chapter held its annual ArmyNavy Football game party on 5 December 1981 at the Naval Ordnance Station Club House.

Although the number of Navy rooters in attendance far exceeded those of the opposition, the final score was not proportional, and the satisfaction of a tie was welcome in the face of a determined Corps of Cadets.

An added attraction at halftime (to accommodate the rescheduling of the game and the Chapter December business meeting) was the election of officers for the forthcoming year. Congratulations president â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Capt. Thomas C Warren USN, '54; vice president Eugene V. Burt, '31, and secretary/treasurer Cdr. Henry H. Neuhard USN, '56. Chapter members and guests in attendance: Al and Eleanor Rudd '22, Gene and Margaret Burt '31, BiU and June Fisher '41, and daughter Gwen and husband, Ab and Ethel Abernathy '42, Bob and Marilyn ZoeUer '43, Ralph and Bonnie Ellenbrand '45, Jim and Bertha King '52, Tom and Jo Warren '53, Joe and Marcia Brendel '54, George Clark '56, Hal and Janet Neuhard '56, Don and Beth Holmes '59, Ross Wesner '62, Marty and Janet Nacrelli '68, Wendell and Cathy Gift '72, Jim and Joel Gilbert, Jr. '72, John and Laurie Gordon (Assoc).

MEMPHIS James C. Thorell 1787 BouUnwood Lane Germantown TN 38138 An enthusiastic group gathered at the home of Al Davidson '47 on 5 December 1981 to view the televised tune-up for the Liberty Bowl. Among those attending the Army-Navy game party were Jim Owen '56, Nan and Mark German '47, Vivenne O. George McHenry '43, Arm and George Grider '36, Charlotte and John Grider '32, Nancy and Tom Reed '49, Ann and Walker Uhlhorn '58, Ed Peresluha '57 (visiting from New Orleans), Linda and Jim Gooch, Louise and Spiv Cunningham '20, Bobbe and Ed Cooke '46, Peg and Harry Lee '48, Mary and Mike Burbage '41, Betty and Syd Miller '36, Mann Shoffner '71, Fred Rowe '65, Al Davidson '47, and Jim and Sammie Thorell '63.

Al Davidson, our host and out-going Memphis Chapter president, turned things over to a new slate of officers for 1982: president, Ed Cooke '46; vice president, Jim ThoreU '63; secretary, Hal Farnsworth '53; and treasurer, Ross Cook '56.

Activities and other plans for the Liberty Bowl were discussed and acted upon.

Alumni in the Memphis area or of mid-South are invited to join us. Contact Ed Cooke at (h) 372-6273 or (o) 522-2347, or Jim Thorell at (h) 754-4124 or (o) 529-6546.

NEW JERSEY Guy A. Lucian 44 E. River Road Rumson NJ 07760 The November dinner/meeting guest speaker was Mr. Dave Klucsik, senior media representative for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

His topic 'Three Mile Island and The Media,' reinforced our understanding that the weakness (and strength) of any media reporting on an event is dependent on the 'perception' which is conveyed to form pubUc opinion. The media perception is 'as good as' and 'no better than' the communications information emanating from the people responsible for operating proficiency. This very interesting subject elicited audience participation during a question and answer period.

About seventeen (17) of our group journeyed to Philadelphia for the traditional Army-Navy game. Then our first Christmas party dinner/dance several weeks later was attended by forty-five (45) Alumni and wives. A fun-time cocktail party followed by a delicious dinner started our hoUday season on a very up-beat, happy note.

If you are not on our meeting maiUng Ust please contact Al Szigety '72, 201/842-5726.

NEW YORK Bradford D. Smith Natural History Magazine, Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th St., New York NY 10024 NOTE: The April meeting of the New York chapter wiU be on MONDAY, 26 April, at the WiUiams Club. VAdm. Ed Waller, Superintendent, USNA, wiU be the speaker. Mark your calendars!

Greetings from the Naval Academy Association of New York, alive and weU since 1926. From September through June, except for December and April, our third-Tuesday program commences with cocktaUs at 12 noon at the WiUiams Club, 24 East 39th Street. Lunch starts promptiy at 12:30, and the meeting is adjourned by 2 p.m. In December we have our annual Christmas cocktail party. This past year, the party was on December 8 at the New York Yacht Club. It was a great success with 111 Alumni and guests attending. In April we have a dinner dance as our annual meeting. This year, it is scheduled for Friday, April 30, 1982, at Governors Island.

We have a speaker program at the luncheon meetings. This season to date it has included Capt.

BiU Busik USN (Ret.) '43, National Executive Director; Kenneth D. Taylor, Canadian Consul General to New York, who was honored by Congress among others for his great assistance to a few Americans in Teheran; Cdr. Chuck Wolfram, deputy Director of Athletics at the Academy; RAdm. E. F. Welch USN '48, president. Naval War CoUege; and John McMullen, Class of '40, Industrialist. Our scheduled speaker at the March 19 meeting will be Barry Smernoff, futurist on military and space planning; the May 18 speaker is to be announced, and on June 15, guest speakers will be from the Class of 1982.

Active membership brings togetiier Alumni from many walks of life and anyone passing through that can join us is more than welcome. Alumni moving to the area are encouraged to contact Brad Smith, '62, president (office 212/873-1498); Gene Hemley, '40, vice president (office 212/687-6261); Shipmate, March 1982

or Phil Charest, '53, secretary, (office 212/933-6691) so that they can be picked up on our monthly mailings.

NORTH TEXAS Richard T. Grant 1714 Timbers Irving TX 75061 The North Texas Chapter had the pleasure of a visit from Capt. John W. Flight USN '56, director of candidate guidance at the Naval Academy, on 21 December 1981, when he addressed the group on recruiting efforts at the Academy. Ninety persons were present at the dinner held at the downtown Petroleum Club, representing not only the Chapter members but the Dallas-area Blue and Golders, the newly established Parents' Club, midshipmen home on leave, and eleven midshipmen candidates and their parents. The Chapter sponsored the evening for the midshipmen and the candidates and their parents. Many of the candidates were later interviewed to answer their questions on Academy hfe and potentials.

Branch '49, Bob and Diana Coleman '51, and Bob's parents Red Eye and Kitty Coleman '25, Bill Danner '51, George Darfus '50, Davy Davenport '36, Bill Davis '33, Mel and Kitty Dry, Wally Ebert '30, Harold Ellison '42, Pat and Jane Finnigan '34, Jim Forte '54, Dorothy Flatley '29, Frank Gambacorta '35, Russel and Sarah Jane Hart '29, Art Herbert '48, John Howell '40, Merie Johnston '27, Cappy Kohr '29, Dick Laning '40, Harry Lockwood '32, John and Eileen Long '55, Jack and Jeri Martin '34, Paul Martin '23, Charles Nicholson '18-19, Swede and Betty Norgaard '28, Trude Nold '22, Eunice Petrie '35, Mrs. Earl Piper '27, Knight and Dorothy Pryor '29, Dave and LiUian Rau '22, Joie Ray '29, Bob and Eunice Rice '27, George and Margaret Robillard '24, Bill and Ruth RosseU '35, Mike and Mary Agnes Sellars '34, BiU Sims '45, Harry Smith '30, Marilyn Smith '55 (Bob had to work), Dan and Margaret Stubbs '25, Hope and Peggy Strong '43, Bob Tumage '47, Bill and Anne Underwood '42, Tom and Audrey Utegaard '46, Dick Wallace '36, Fred Warder '25, Weary and Mildred Wilkins '24, and John and Eve Majesky '49.

SACRAMENTO ORLANDO BUI Danner 1702 Summerland Winter Park FL 32789 Since the deadUne for the bi-monthly Jan.-Feb. issue somehow slipped by, this particular recount of the activities of the Orlando Chapter tums out to be a three-month summary of events. So . . .

'Way back in October we met with a rather sparse turnout . . . only about 40 members and guests . . . maybe the baked seagull twice in a row had something to do with it. Nonetheless, Lou Branch '49 provided us with a most interesting and informative talk and slide show on 'Gems as an Investment.' Lou brought along a beautiful stone valued at many $$$, and being a very trusting soul he even passed it around the room to give everyone a closeup. (He got it back!)

On the second Friday in November our ranks increased to almost 50, and Betty and Swede Norgaard '34 entertained the group with some absolutely fascinating home movies and first-hand stories of their tour on the China Station in the late '30s. Theirs were some of the earliest home color films, and they were quite remarkable.

On several occasions we discussed the possibility of repeating last year's A-N get-together with the local West Pointers, but little interest was expressed on either side, and the idea was shelved tU '82. Perhaps there would have been more enthusiasm if our crystal ball had been working.

The Navy basketball team was in town for our December meeting, and we indeed felt fortunate in having our luncheon fit into their busy schedule.

Accompanying the team as our guests were the officer rep, Cdr. Karl Kowalski, Asst. Coach Pete Herrmaim, Ray Chronister and Professor Gumba, who was along to administer the team their exams . . . it was exam week back on the Severn.

There were 61 members and guests in attendance, not counting visitors from Annapolis. Jack Martin '34 had the floor for the day, and he was at his best with some humorous, if not hilarious anecdotes from his ensign days aboard the Fleet Oiler CUYAMA. 'Twas another Navy.

Those attending over the three-month period included Bob and Bunny Adams '51, Catty Adkins '30, Jerry and Betty BaU '41, Lou and Eileen Shipmate, March 1982

Capt. John C. BurrUl SC, USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymore Way Sacramento CA 95822 Thanks to a lot of telephoning by President Barry D. Whittlesey '49 and the attendance by onetime leading pass receiver (more passes are thrown these days) Ron Beagle '56, Sacramento Alumni had a very enjoyable, well attended first Wednesday luncheon meeting at the downtown Holiday Inn, ground floor. Ron brought not only his lovely daughter, Ronda '84, but two of her good looking roomates (wives) AUison Webster '84 and Virginia Forehand '84. AU three of the young ladies made well organized little talks about their Academy careers. Ronda and AlUson are on the very successful saUing team and Virginia, bless her, is running both cross-country and track (something this correspondent did in a mediocre way on the first cross-country team to contest and beat Army).

I'U never forget the time the great Tommy Thompson, our coach, saw me far last during an outside the waU over-distance run on a Wednesday afternoon and put me hidden behind the back seat of his car and let me out about 100 yards ahead of our first man to "win" the practice!

Others present and contributing to a noisy, nostalgic reunion were "Bo" Mcleod '30, Dick StockweU '46, Chuck White '53, Tom Hartigan and Don Andrews of '47, BiU Boakes '51, Tom Ross '57, M. O. Slater '42, Dick Bishop '62, Jack Everett '64, Mike Peterson '67, very welcome as the newest and junior male member, Carlotta Burrill and your correspondent John BurriU '38. Harry Holton '38 could not attend because he was in the Bay area picking up a portrait of one of the four ships he commanded.

SAN FRANCISCO Capt. LoweU F. Jett USNR (Ret.) 325 Fremont Street San Francisco CA 94105 415/421-8355 Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island was the scene for the Chapter's regular dinner meeting on 2 December, attended by sixty Alumni and guests. President Charlie Cole '53 an-

nounced that Capt. Bob Quinn '56 is a nominee for the National Board of Trustees. Charlie reminded the group of the special plans for meeting West Pointers at the Presidio to watch the ArmyNavy Game, at which point Heinie Armstrong '27 rose to say that there would be, as usual, a group convening at Treasure Island for a "game party."

Charlie extended an invitation to midshipmen and their parents to attend our January meeting at which RAdm. Paul Gilchrist will be guest speaker.

Program chairman Ed Cummings '48 introduced Classmate Mike Robbins who entertained us with a lively account of how to get into and stay in the wine business. After his Navy career which included duty in VALLEY FORGE, 7th Fleet Staff, WESPAC, and a tour as XO in an LST, Mike was associated through Coldwell Banker with such industrial real-estate ventures as Golden Gateway in San Francisco, and Century City Complex in Los Angeles. After picking up a law degree along the way, he spent time in Europe "casing wineries," foUowing which he founded Spring Mountain Winery in Napa VaUey in 1968, at which time the winery comprised some 3.7 acres â&#x20AC;&#x201D; today the acreage is 400, plus, and Mike assured us that he has had some impressive wines in competition with the French. He claims that wine is one of the few products that we in the United States know how to do better than anyone else, and with every climate of Europe represented in the Napa Valley, it is not hard to understand why Europeans are eager to buy into the valley. Coming down on the side of the conservationists, Mike said that there is a continuous battle to keep this magnificent valley reasonably pristine for the growing of grapes versus its going wildly commercial and becoming prey to the sub-dividers.

Robbins has recently been involved with the movie makers, with one of his restored homes in St. Helena being used as a back drop for the new TV Series, Falcon Crest; he functioned also as a technical advisor, and had interesting anecdotes about the experience. In answering questions for the audience, Mike said that the growth of white wine business has outstripped the red by three to one, marketing-wise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; helped perhaps by the fact that new wine drinkers tend to start with whites.

Calling the wine industry one of the last of the romantic businesses, he said it requires an incredible investment, but if one has the staying power, one can make it in the future. "You have to get better every year to stay even," was his parting shot, and it was evident that he has fun doing just that.

George Neely '22 was senior member present, David Martin '71 was junior, and the Class of '48 took attendance honors, with '65 a close second.

Although held on 6 January 1982 during the aftermath of the Bay Area's honendous storm and floods, the Chapter's regular dinner meeting at Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island brought forth 45 Alumni and guests. President CharUe Cole '53 was marooned at home, leaving vice president Ed Cummings '48 to preside over the brief business meeting and to introduce the speaker, a Chapter member, Capt. Bob Quinn '56.

Bob gave a Uvely talk, packed with informative detaUs about the Navy Facilities Engineering Command, Western Division, San Bruno, of which he is^commanding officer. After his Academy days, Quinn picked up a degree in civil engineering from Rensselaer and a masters degree in construction management from Stanford. His Naval service included duty with NATO, the Joint Chiefs, and the 32nd C B. BattaUon.

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Bob said the engineering faciUty is comprised of seven hundred, plus, employees, primarily civiUans. Sixty percent are civil engineers, fifteen percent mechanical, and the balance spread among electrical engineers, architects, and other specialties. They have seven lawyers. According to Quinn, the facility's primary job is to support the Fleet, and in so doing they get into such areas as transportation support for all facilities in the area, acquisition of supplies, energy conservation (protection of "wet lands" and monitoring the Elk HiU reserves), planning, pollution control, and construction. The resident officer in charge of construction (ROICCPAC) buys and ships construction materials to the Pacific.

Class of '65 took attendance honors; Peter Obninsky '23 was senior member present, and Karl Mahumed '68 was junior, although a midshipman.

Class of '85 was also present.

TAMPA Warren G. Hahn 4506 W. Beach way Dr. Tampa FL 33609 On Saturday, December 5, 1981, 21 Tampa Bay area Alumni, and an additional 30 guests, friends and relatives, gathered at the MacDill Air Force Base Officers' Club to cheer on Navy at the annual Army/Navy Game Get-Together. This year there were six opposing West Point Alumni leading competitive cheers. Decorating the Officers' Club wall, was a "Go Navy-Beat Army" sign with Bill the Goat, which was especially prepared by the Warren G. Hahn, '60 family (along with Nancy Spielberger, drag of absent Midn. David Hahn '85). Alumni attending were: Ed Adkins '49, (Mrs.) Mary Andrews '29, Bob Bosser '62, Tom Dabney '36, Art Fisher '37, Bob Fletcher '38, R. S. Giles '47, Hank Glindeman '46, Warren Hahn '60, Mel Long '61, Jim Lynn '50, BiU Nielsen '73, Mike Ryan '66, (Mrs.) Edna Sanford '36, Paul Schratz '39, Dan Schroeder '61, Steve Smith '59, Karl Sommerslatte '45, Randy Totten '61, Dick VanLandingham '58, and Tony Zaccagnino '62.

The Tampa Bay Chapter reports, that of the over 350 Alumni in the Tampa Bay/West Coast Florida area, over 112 have returned their yearly suggestion card and have paid their local dues. The Tampa Bay Chapter is planning for over 50% of local Alumni participation by scheduling three additional meetings to be held at the Tampa Bay area — late Winter — and late Spring — early FaU. Details will be mailed out and published in Shipmate.

TEXAS GULF COAST Al Register III 13110 Hermitage Lane Houston TX 77079 713/906-3005 (o) Captain Paul Severson discussed the Indian Ocean and implications of the power struggles in that area with our Chapter at the October 1981 meeting. Mr. Severson is a captain in the naval reserve, with special interest in the Indian Ocean which he calls the current power pivot of the world.

According to Severson, "We can look to the Indian Ocean to produce increasingly many if not most of the world's international stress situations."

His special interest in that area began in 1978 when he began a study of that part of the world in preparation for a naval reserve seminar. From his 104

studies, it appeared that a number of very unstable situations existed which had received little news coverage.

"One thing that appeared imminent," says Severson, "was the real threat of Russian intervention in Afghanistan. Here was a country neighboring India, China, Iran and Russia and, ahhough mountainous and rugged, it appeared strange that Russia wasn't involved internally there, so I began talking about it as a Russian target a good year before intervention in December of 1979."

In early 1980, Capt. Severson was asked to speak to the Propeller Club of Houston. "By then a potential crisis seemed to be brewing between Iran and Iraq", he related "especially because in April, Tarek Aziz (#2 man in Iraq) was the victim of an assassination attempt and groups in Iran claimed credit." Not many months later war did break out between these two nations.

By this time, Severson was beginning to build up a reputation as a forecaster. In November of 1980, he was asked to speak to the Defense Transportation Association in Houston at the annual meeting. During this talk, he pointed out two particularly high volatile situations in Oman and Lybia, Oman because South Yemen was poised to invade and Lybia because of its militant leadership. "Predicting these potential eruptions is not difficult" says Capt. Severson. "What is difficult is predicting when they will occur."

Of particular interest to the membership was conjecture by Captain Severson as to the reasons behind Russian adventures in the Indian Ocean and what it means to the U.S. Navy in terms of future demands on the Naval Service. "I see Russia entering what I beUeve is its most dangerous era," says Severson and backs it up with some logical reasons related to agricultural failure, political setbacks and continued economic problems in the Soviet Empire.

Severson has told us he is available, as his schedule permits, to discuss the Indian Ocean and our response in that area with interested groups.

Our Chapter can endorse his talk as informed, upto-date and of critical interest.

Other topics discussed were: Kirby Ewing '45, our trustee, wiU attend USNA Alumni Association trustees meeting in Annapolis; nominating committee appointed by President Al Brooks '52 for our December election.

At our November meeting, Ms. Patsy Smith, director of public information, Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District, discussed SUBSIDENCE (the sinking of the land's surface) which is caused by excessive pumping of groundwater.

During the past 75 years, we have been pumping more groundwater from Houston area aquifers than can be replenished by annual rainfall. Subsidence of any significance in this area, began around the turn of the century when the Houston Ship Channel commenced operations. This opportunity opened the door for the development of the world's largest petro-chemical complex. Residential growth and the supportive industrial conglomerates began to flourish. Groundwater usage increased and Houston began to sink.

For a number of reasons, subsidence is one of the most critical problems we face in this region.

Subsidence increased our susceptibility of flooding, inundation and hurricane storm surge. Along the coast, every inch of elevation lost is an inch higher that the flood waters can rise. Subsidence inland can alter drainage patterns, increase flooding and lessen the efficiency of sanitary sewer lines. To give you an idea of the enormity of the problem, more than 4500 sq. miles of land have succumbed to a foot or more of subsidence. As a resuh of subsidence, over 20,000 acres in Harris and Galveston

counties are now below the waters of Galveston Bay. The December meeting was a business meeting with the foUowing elections and By-Law Changes.

Officers: president — Mike Langston '67; vice president — Jerry McGaugh '57; secretary — Al Register '50; and treasurer — Court Snyder '54.

Directors: Hap Goodall '24; Earl Weaver '35; Al Brooks '52; Pat Payne '52; Marty Block '64; and National Trustee: Kirby Ewing '45.

By-Laws were changed to allow national USNA Alumni Association members to be counted as Chapter members. Likewise, the maximum expenditure allowed was increased from $50.00 to $200.00 without membership vote.

Future meetings already planned: March — business meeting; April — no plans yet; May — James M. Beggs — NASA Administrator.

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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 . . . " Laurence Binyon, 1914 ALDRICH, CLARENCE EDWARD '21 (RADM USN RET), 9 November 1981, Green Cove Springs FL BLAKE, ERNEST "27 (RADM USN RET), 7 January 1982, San Francisco CA BONWIT, WILLARD RALPH '45, 3 February 1982, (Rydal PA) BOOTH, CHARLES EDWARD JR '21, 15 November 1981, Clinton MD BROWN, BERT FRANKLIN '26 (RADM USN RET), 20 January 1982, Bethesda MD BROWN, MAURICE BURTON '33 (CDR USN RET), 12 January 1982, Greenwood SC CARMANY, EDMUND HARRY '81 (ENS USN), 22 January 1982, Pensacola FL CHAMBERS, OWEN ARCHIBALD '37 (COL USMC RET), 8 January 1982, Beaufort SC CLARK, VOLNEY ORAL '17 (CDR USN RET), 5 December 1981, Santa Monica CA DOMBEY, RALPH HOWARD '23 (CDR USNR RET), 25 December 1981, (Lakewood OH) DOSS, CLARENCE THOMAS '34 (CAPT USN RET), 17 January 1982, Fort Smith AR FULLINWIDER, EDWIN GAINES '21 (RADM USN RET), 8 February 1982, Washington DC

GARD, JOHN GLENWOOD '43 (LCDR USN RET), 3 December 1976, Mountain View CA HAGUE, WESLEY MCLAREN '20 (RADM USN RET), 11 February 1982, Selinsgrove PA HATHAWAY, CHARLES EDWARD '48 (CAPT USN RET), 28 January 1982, Arlington VA HIRSCH, ARNOLD JACOB '45 (LT USNR RET), 25 December 1981, Princeton NJ HOFFMANN, HENRY ACKER '48 (RADM USN RET), 4 February 1982, Honolulu HI HUBBARD, CRICHTON NEWELL '24, 11 January 1982, Green Valley AZ LARSON, THEODORE JAMES '49 (CDR CEC USNRR), 24 December 1981, San Diego CA

FRANK ALFRED BRAISTED 09 RAdm. Frank Alfred Braisted USN (Ret.) died on 24 December 1981 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Memorial services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 29 December with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, RAdm. Braisted grew up in the Navy, the son of the late RAdm. William C Braisted of the Medical Corps. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1909, won an M.S. in Engineering from Columbia University in 1916, and attended the senior course at the Naval War College (1929-1930) as weU as the Army Industrial College (1934-1935).

RAdm. Braisted's early sea duty was for the most part on battleships in the Atlantic Fleet. His first commands were of destroyers. During World War I, he won special commendation from the Secretary of the Navy for his conduct as commanding officer of the destroyer BEALE operating out of Queenstown against German submarines. Between the World Wars, he served on units of both the Battle Fleet and the Asiatic Fleet. During troubled years in Sino-Japanese relations, 1932-1934, he commanded the gunboat SACRAMENTO, which acted as station ship at the Chinese ports of Shanghai and Tientsin.

As World War II approached. Admiral Braisted commanded TRENTON when that cruiser in 1938 joined the festivities marking the opening of the main dry dock at the British Base at Singapore, served as Director of Naval Reserves, Ninth Naval District, and commanded the Transports Service Force, Pacific. He also commanded the transports that conveyed the first American Army forces to occupy Iceland in 1941.

For his record as Commander, Fleet Operational Training Command (1943-1944) during which he

trained amphibious forces for the Navy's transPacific campaign against Japan, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Late in World War II, he commanded the Naval Operating Bases at Guantanamo, Cuba and at Bermuda. He was also the senior American naval representative on the Soviet-American naval commission that surveyed the surrendered German warships to be distributed between the American and Russian navies at the close of Worid War 11.

From 1946 until his retirement in 1951, Admiral Braisted was president of the Board of Inspection and Survey at the Navy Department. Among its duties, the board under his direction supervised the mothballing and preservation of numerous ships retired from active service after World War II. In addition to the Legion of Merit, Admiral Braisted's recognitions include the World War i Victory Medal, Destroyer Clasp with Star; the Yangtze Service Medal; and knighthood in the Order of Saint Lazarus (Italy).

Admiral Braisted is survived by his wife of sixtysix years, Margaret Buzard Braisted of Silver Spring, Maryland; his sons, William R. Braisted of Austin, Texas, and Frank A. Braisted, Jr., of Rockville, Maryland; and two grandchildren.

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LEGWEN, GLENN WALKER JR '27 (CAPT USN RET), 12 December 1981, (Vero Beach FL) LIVINGSTONE, WILLIAM GAYLORD '21 (LCDR USN RET), 8 January 1982, San Diego

MAYO, THOMAS LOUIS '27 (LCDR USN RET), 25 January 1982, Portsmouth VA MILLER, JUSTIN MCCARTHY 13 (CDR USN RET), 14 February 1982, Washington DC PENNOCK, SAMUEL SELLERS HI '48, 14 January 1982, Plymouth Meeting PA SCHOECH, WILLIAM ALTON '28 (VADM USN RET), 26 January 1982, Escondido CA SEABURY, CLAIRE, CLIFFORD '25 (RADM CEC USN RET), 12 January 1982, Tempe AZ SHIELDS, JACK EDWIN '44 (LT USNR RET), 9 January 1982, Longboat Key FL SHOFNER, WESLEY JACKSON 15 (LT USN RET), 5 August 1976, El Cajon CA WHITSON, GEORGE MARTIN JR '26 (CDR USN RET), 4 December 1981, Indiana PA WILLIAMS, GEORGE KIRTLEY '31 (CAPT USN RET), 28 November 1981, Durham NC

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HOBART COLE RAMSEY 15 Mr. Hobart Cole Ramsey died on 15 December 1981. Memorial services were held on 19 December at the Congregational Church of Short HiUs, New Jersey.

A native of Chicago, he attended the New York State Maritime College prior to receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy, which he attended with the Class of 1915. Although he left

( ) around the place of death indicates hometown at time of death when specific location is unknown.

the Academy prior to graduation, he was commissioned in the naval reserve and served untU 1920 as a lieutenant commander, resigning his commission at that time and joining the Worthington Corporation as a sales engineer. In this organization, one of the world's leading manufacturers of a highly diversified line of capital goods equipment and machinery, he advanced through various offices to become president and chief executive officer in 1949, then chairman ad chief executive officer in 1955, relinquishing the latter appointment in 1961. He was also a member and/or director of the executive committees of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, the Prudential Insurance Company of America, the Armstrong Cork Company, Eurofund, Inc., the National State Bank of Newark, and the Sumington Wayne Corporation as well as several companies abroad. He was the author of the Organizational Structure chapter of the McGraw-Hill Publishing Company's Top Management Handbook and he served as a member of a small group of industrialists who, with the encouragement of the then-Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, formed the Navy Industrial Association, to develop the close cooperation between industry and the Navy fostered during World War II. In 1954, at the personal request of President Eisenhower, Mr. Ramsey served as one of three civilian members of the Committee on the Reorganization of the Department of the Navy.

For his work on this panel, he received the Distinguished Service Award. He had served earlier on the War Manpower Commission in 1942-44.

After his retirement from Worthington, he became a limited partner in the international investment banking firm of Glore, Forgan and Company of New York. He also served as a director.

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regional vice president and national vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers and a director of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce. He had also been a director and vice president of the Economic Club of New York, a senior member of the National Industrial Conference Board, a member of the Naval Order of the United States, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association, of which he was a life member.

He served as general chairman of the 1957 Annual New Jersey Business Conference at Rutgers University and was named business statesman of the year by the Sales Executive Club of New Jersey in 1959. He was elected an honorary member of the Rutgers Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma m 1958 and received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Miami (FL) in 1961. Clubs and organizations to which he belonged included the Union League Club, Short HiUs Club, and the Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, Inc. He is survived by his widow Collette, Sabal Point Apts., 700 S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton FL 33432; and two daughters.

ALBERT MCQUEEN BLEDSOE '18 VAdm. Albert McQueen Bledsoe USN (Ret.) died on 15 December 1981 in Seattle, Washington.

Memorial services were held at the Church of the Ascension on 18 December in Magnolia, Washington.

A native of Texas, he had attended the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical CoUege prior to receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy where he was graduated with the Class of 1918 on 28 June 1917. At the Academy he was president of the midshipmen's Musical Club.

Upon graduation he was ordered to NEVADA, then assigned to the fitting out and commissioning of MISSISSIPPI, serving on board until the end of World War I in the Atiantic Fleet. He thereupon returned to the Naval Academy as an instructor in the department of electrical engineering and physics, then joined RENO as executive officer before reporting to the Navy Yard, Puget Sound, in the production office. Later sea duty was in the Asiatic Fleet in BLACK HAWK, BULMER, and in command of PALOS.

In 1933 he joined RALEIGH, then had duty in Washington on the Board of Inspection and Survey and at the Naval Gun Factory before reporting to the enlisted personnel division of the Bureau of Navigation, an area in which he would have many assignments including assignments on the staff of Commander, Battle Force, and staff of Commander, Base Force, before being ordered to the Naval War CoUege and then retuming to the Bureau of Navigation.

In 1940 he assumed command of PHELPS, then had command of Destroyer Division SIX, but at the beginning of World War II he was ordered once again to Washington as director of enlisted personnel for two years. He was awarded a Letter of Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy for this critical service during the rapid naval expansion.

Command of the cruiser DENVER foUowed in 1944, operating in the Marianas, the Palau Islands, and in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, for which service he was awarded the Navy Cross. Despite the fact that the ship was damaged during one of the first kamikaze attacks, she maintained operations off Leyte and Mindoro as well as other Philippine operations. He was awarded another Letter of Commendation and Legion of Merit with Combat V for this duty.

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Commander FIFTH Fleet, had command of Cruiser Division ONE and the Support Group, Naval Forces, Far East, then was named Commander of the Naval Base at Bremerton, Washington. He later was Commander of the Naval Operating Base at Guantanamo Bay, then was Commandant of the Fifteenth Naval District in the Canal Zone, foUowed by duty as Commandant Thirteenth Naval District. Hisfinalactive duty was as Commander Western Sea Frontier and Commander Pacific Reserve Fleet, and he was transferred to the retired list in 1958. While on active duty he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit, and two Navy Commendation Medals.

After his naval retirement he was an assistant to the general manager of the United Control Corp. and a director of the Great Northwest Savings and Loan Association for more than twenty years. He was Seafar King Neptune Rex XIV in 1963, a member of the Rotary Club and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Florence, 2500 Canterbury Lane E., Seattle WA 98112; a son and two daughters; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-granchildren.

KENNETH LLOYD FORSTER '22 Capt. Kenneth Lloyd Forster USN (Ret.) died on 15 December 1981 in San Leandro, CaUfornia.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Wisconsin, he was graduated with the Class of 1922. Various sea and shore duties foUowed during his thirty-year career, often in communications.

On 7 December 1941 he was in command of the cargo ship VEGA at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. The ship had arrived the day before from the United States, laden with ammunition for the Naval Ammunition Depot, Pearl Harbor, but fortunately she escaped damage in the attack which opened hostUities for the United States on that day.

He was transfened to the retired Ust in 1952 and settled in Santa Barbara. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Survivors are unknown.

MARION EMERSON MURPHY '22 VAdm. Marion Emerson Murphy USN (Ret.) died on 20 December 1981 in San Diego, California. Memorial services were held on 24 December with interment in the El Camino Memorial Park mausoleum.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Tennessee, he was graduated with the Class of 1922 and ordered to sea in PENNSYLVANIA, then

serving in the destroyer FARQUHAR, specializing in gunnery and torpedoes. Later he studied ordnance in the postgraduate school, then in 1930 returned to sea in NEW YORK before being assigned to the Naval Proving Ground at Dahlgren, Virginia.

After duty as executive officer of CASE, he had staff duty with ComCruDiv SEVEN, then with Commander Cruisers, Battle Force. A speciaUst in ordnance, he helped develop lead-computing gunsights and guided missiles including Project Pelican and the guided missile Bat, for which he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

During World War II he had command of the attack transport HARRIS, participating in amphibious operations at Ulithi, Lingayen Gulf, Leyte and Okinawa as well as other areas, and was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal for this duty.

Later in the war he joined the staff of Commander Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet, then had duty in Washington in the office of the Chief

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of Naval Operations where he assisted in the writing of Amphibious Warfare Instructions for the United States Fleets. He later assumed command of PASADENA in the Pacific Fleet.

Another Washington tour followed, this time at the Bureau of Ordnance where he helped develop the Terrier, Petrel and Talos missiles, as well as supervising the electronics program of the Bureau. He later attended the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard School of Business Administration, then was appointed Commander Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a rear admiral.

In 1953 he became Commander Service Squadron THREE, the logistic support force for Naval Forces in the Far East, and was awarded a second Legion of Merit for this duty. Subsequently he was Commander Naval Forces Marianas at Guam, then Commander Mine Force, Pacific Fleet, and he was transferred to the retired Ust in 1957. In addition to the awards already mentioned, he had received the Navy Unit Commendation, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, and the Cuban Order of Naval Merit.

In civilian life he joined the Lockheed Missiles and Space Corp. of Sunnyvale, California, helping to develop the submarine-launched Polaris missile. He also was author of the book. The History of Guantanamo Bay, the definitive discussion of that controversial area. He was a member of the World Affairs Council, the Navy League, and the Military Order of the World Wars, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Ruth, 3510 Emerson Street, San Diego CA 92106; two sons including Capt. Garrison E. Murphy USNR '50; a brother, RAdm. John W. Murphy USN (Ret.) of San Diego, and a sister; and two grandchildren.

ROBERT LORD CAMPBELL '24 RAdm. Robert Lord CampbeU USN (Ret.) died on 1 December 1981 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was graduated with the Class of 1924 and proceeded to sea in PENNSYLVANIA for

four years, then had destroyer duty for three years before having shore duty at the General Line School and the Naval War College. Duty foUowed as aide to ComCruDiv THREE, then a year in command of RAIL, followed by command of SEQUOIA. His next assignment was as assistant naval attach^ in London, followed by the fitting out and command of TRIPPE and fitting out and duty as navigator of ALABAMA in 1942.

After serving on the staff of the Naval War College he became ComDesRon 22, then was in charge of minesweeping operations in the Yangtze River and off the China Coast until December 1945.

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Later as ComDesRon 5 he served in the occupation forces in Japan, then took part in the tests at Bikini as senior officer of the destroyer-type ships participating. He later attended the first class of the National War College, subsequently receiving orders to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations until January 1949 when he assumed command of DesFlot ONE, Pacific Fleet. Other duty included service as senior destroyer officer of a special study group on anti-submarine warfare, and duty as chief of staff for the Sixth Fleet.

He was also the senior naval member of a survey group which selected sites for American bases in Spain.

In 1951, he became deputy director of the joint staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for logistics, and he later had service as ComPhibGrp 4, ComNavBase Los Angeles, ComServPac, and Commandant 14th Naval District. His final active duty was as deputy Chief of Staff for USCINCEUR, ftom which post he was transferred to the retired list in 1964.

of Martin PBMs, serving the Iceland and participating in the GREER Incident in which that destroyer became the first American ship in World War II to attack the Germans, thus bringing America's entry into the war nearer.

After 7 December 1941, (then) Cdr. Vosseller was ordered to head the aviation activities on the staff of Commander Atlantic Fleet in the antisubmarine warfare field, then was directed to set up and command the ASW Detachment at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, for tactics and training in this field. Among his accomplishments the low altitude ASW bombsight MK24, the disposable aircraft sonobuoy, the high velocity aircraft rocket, homing torpedoes, and a new photographic attack analyzer were developed.

(Now) Capt. Vosseller received the Legion of Merit for services performed during this duty.

In 1944 he took command of the carrier BOGUE and the task group attached, officially credited with sinking 14 U-boats including two Japanese submarines in the Atlantic. A second Legion of Merit was awarded for this duty in addition to the Presidential Unit Citation. Later he served as aviation officer. Fifth Fleet, in the Pacific, participating in the assault and capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and receiving a third Legion of Merit for this service. At the end of the war he served as aide to Under Secretary of the Navy A. L. Gates, then was ordered to take command of the naval air station at Patuxent River, Maryland.

In 1948 he took command of CORAL SEA and

Robert Lord Campbell After retirement, RAdm. Campbell was active in voluntary community service in Honolulu. He served for several years as chairman of the Governor's Committee on Employment for the Handicapped, on the Board of Goodwill Industries, and in raising funds for the Honolulu Symphony.

While on active duty, he had been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and numerous service medals. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumru Association.

He is survived by his widow Gretchen, 999 WUder Ave., Apt. 805, Honolulu HI 96822; two daughters; and six grandchildren.

AURELIUS BARTLETT VOSSELLER '24 VAdm. AureUus Bartlett Vosseller USN (Ret.) died on 27 November 1981 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of IlUnois after having attended Illinois College, he was graduated with the Class of 1924 and ordered to sea in MISSISSIPPI. Further duty was on the staff of Commander Battleships, Pacific Fleet, then assignment to the destroyer RENO before joining Commander Destroyers, Pacific Fleet. He later took flight training, graduating first in his class, and joined Fighting Squadron FIVE aboard LEXINGTON before being ordered to postgraduate school, receiving a Master of Science degree in Aero-Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Sea duty followed once again, serving successively in ARIZONA, SARATOGA and RANGER.

In 1937 he was ordered to the Bureau of Aeronautics where he was in charge of drawing up the military requirements for all naval aircraft whh which the Navy fought World War II. He later was directed to commission and take command of Patrol Squadron 55, the first squadron Shipmate, March 1982

brought her to the Mediterranean for her first tour with the Sixth Fleet, then returned to Washington as senior naval representative in the newly formed Weapons System Evaluation Group in the office of the Secretary of Defense. Sea duty followed in command of Carrier Division 18, then duty in Paris at SHAPE headquarters as deputy head of the plans, policy and operations division and senior U.S. Naval officer at SHAPE. During this period he was able to assist directly in contributing to peace and the solidarity and security of western civilizations during the formative period of SHAPE and NATO. Other awards that he had received included the Bronze Star medal, the Air Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

In 1955 he was detached and ordered to San Diego to command the naval air bases of the 11th and 12th Naval Districts. He was transferred to the retired Ust in 1956 and thereupon joined the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as assistant director for corporate development planning, later estabUshing an office for Lockheed in Paris. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He was predeceased by his first wife and is survived by his widow, the former Julia F. Fowler Whitehurst, 200 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach FL 33480; two sons, Cdr. James B. VosseUer USNR '50, and Cdr. John H. Vosseller USN '53; and two stepchildren.

designated an electrical engineer. At the time of his retirement, he was serving on the staff of Commander Western Sea Frontier, and he had twice been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

Upon retirement in 1957 he joined the Lockheed Corp. in Palo Alto, California, in the property management division, and later he transferred to the Sunnyvale plant in a senior position. He left this company in 1976. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Judith Somers of Mountain View, California; sons Jere and Robert Patterson; and ten grandchildren.

LORING OSWALD SHOOK '27 Capt. Loring Oswald Shook USN (Ret.) died on 23 December 1981 in Annapolis, Maryland. His widow, the former Carrie Steele of Philadelphia, died three days later. Interment was in Lakemont Cemetery, Davidsonville, Maryland.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was graduated with the Class of 1927 and ordered to sea in UTAH. Later he had duty in LAVALLETTE and BROOME before being

ordered to submarine school and then having duty in S-44. Postgraduate school followed until 1937 and later study at the University of CaUfornia. He also attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

Following World War II he served in Washington in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and he was transferred to the retired list in 1955. While on active duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Sara S. Pendleton of Wilmington, Delaware; and two grandchildren.

CHARLES HERBERT ANDREWS '30 RAdm. Charies Herbert Andrews USN (Ret.) died on 7 December 1981 in Poway, CaUfornia.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Ft. Myer Chapel on 11 December with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Connecticut, he was graduated with the Class of 1930 and ordered to sea, later entering the submarine service and serving almost continuously in that branch except for postgraduate school and assignment to the administrative office of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

His first command was the submarine S-24, but in 1942 he put into commission and took command of GURNARD, patrolling in the Atlantic for German blockade runners. In 1943 he began the first of six war patrols in the Pacific and saw action in the Palau Islands, the South China Sea, and the Charles Herbert Andrews

EARL BARNARD PATTERSON '27 Capt. Ear! Barnard Patterson USN (Ret.) died on 22 October 1981 in Pleasanton, CaUfornia.

Memorial services were held at the Chapel of the Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, on 27 October, and his ashes were scattered at sea as had been those of his wife who had predeceased him.

Born in Harrison, Missouri, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State and graduated with the Class of 1927. His thirty-year career included sea duty in both World War II and in Korean waters. Ships in which he served included FALLON and FRONTIER, and he was a

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Philippines, earning two Navy Crosses and two Silver Star Medals as well as the Navy Unit Commendation. During these actions. GURNARD sank eleven Japanese ships, including a destroyer, for a total of over seventy thousands tons, and damaged ten additional vessels including a battleship and an aircraft carrier.

Subsequent war service included a staff assignment in Hawaii, during which he earned the Bronze Star IVJedal, and he later commanded a submarine division and a destroyer flotilla. He also attended the Naval War College, and at the time of his retirement in 1959, he was an antisubmarine officer on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Upon retiring from the Navy he joined the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as a staff engineer.

He was Lockheed's corporate coordinator for antisubmarine warfare and ocean systems at his retirement in 1973. He worked as a consultant in ASW&OS until 1975. He was a life Member of the National Security Industrial Association, the Naval Institute, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and The Retired Officers Association.

He was a seasonal resident at 17031 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, California, and Norwood Farms Road, York Harbor, Maine. He is survived by his widow, the former Eleanor M. Fitzpatrick of New Haven, Connecticut, and five children: Nancy J. of McLean VA, wife of Capt.

Richard A. Frost USN (Ret.) '49; Donna J. Mackenzie of Norfolk VA, their ward (the daughter of LCdr. and Mrs. George K. MacKenzie USN '31 (both deceased) and wife of Capt.

John W. Renard USN '55; LCdr. Charies H. Jr. USN (Ret.) of York ME; LCdr. Michael K. USN '62 of Poway CA; and Sarah E. (Mrs. Edward CoUier) of Portland OR; and twelve grandchildren.

GEORGE KIRTLEY WILLIAMS '31 Capt. George Kirtley WiUiams USN (Ret.) died on 28 November 1981 in Durham, North CaroUna. Memorial services were held in Durham and interment took place in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Utah, he was graduated with the Class of 1931 and ordered to sea in TENNESSEE. He then served in ARKANSAS and AUGUSTA, and finally in SHAW

before going to postgraduate school in 1938 for a course of instruction in ordnance engineering.

In the Summer of 1941 he reported to BROOKLYN, serving as air defense officer and then as gunnery officer, participating in operations at Casablanca, Sicily, Anzio and Southern France.

After a tour of duty at the Naval Proving Ground he returned to sea duty as the first Commanding Officer of GEORGE K. MACKENZIE, and served in

her for 19 months.

Following shore duty in the Bureau of Ordnance, he took command of MATHEWS in 1953, and then was assigned as Naval Inspector of Ordnance, Long Island City, New York. His last sea duty was as Commander Destroyer Squadron 3, in the Pacific, and on completion he reported to the Bureau of Ordnance as Director, Underwater Weapons Systems. In 1959 he became Commanding Officer, Office of Naval Research, Boston Branch Office, a post he held till retirement in July 1981. His decorations included the Legion of Merit with Combat V, and two Navy Commendation Ribbons with Combat V. After retirement he undertook a course of instruction in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Duke University, and on receiving his M.A. degree became a mathematics instructor at Durham Technical Institute, retiring for the second 108

course at Ohio State University, receiving a Master of Science degree in Personnel Administration. His next duty was that of Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel on the Staff of COMAIRPAC, after which he took command of the seaplane tender CORSON in 1952.

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time in 1976. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow. Merle Murphy Williams of 3916 Brixton Lane, Durham NC 27707; two daughters, Mrs. Winifred Weppner of Darlington, Maryland, and Mrs. Helen Akinc of Binghamton, New York; a brother, Frank P. WiUiams; and six grandchildren.

LOWELL WINFIELD WILLIAMS '31 Capt. Lowell Winfield Williams USN (Ret.) died on 22 December 1981 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Memorial services attended by family, friends and Classmates were held in Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery.

He was attending Purdue University when he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Indiana. Graduating with the Class of 1931, he served a tour of duty in the cruiser MEMPHIS, and then underwent flight training at Pensacola and was designated a naval aviator. Following duty assignments in aircraft squadron VT2-B in SARATOGA, V02-B in TENNESSEE, VPl-B in

Following a tour of duty in BUPERS as assistant Director, Plans Division, he was assigned to command VALLEY FORGE, after which he returned to BUPERS as assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Plans. In June 1959 he received orders to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, as Chief of Staff, and in 1960 he advanced to the position of Superintendent, which post he held till retirement in 1961.

Upon his retirement from active duty he was appointed assistant Dean of George Washington University School of Government, Business, and International Affairs. He next became associated with the Gyrodyne Corporation of America, and served as that firm's Washington representative.

He was active in programs to assist the visually handicapped by making audio recordings of scientific, technical and professional texts.

Capt. WiUiams' decorations included the Legion of Merit with Army Oak Leaf Cluster; the Brazilian Cruzeiro do Sul, Order de Merito, Navy Service Medal with Star, and Army Service Medal with Star; the Korean Presidential Unit Citation; and the United Nations Medal. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow, Alice Iverna Williams of 2750 North Nelson Street, Arlington VA 22207.

PHILIP DECATUR QUIRK '32 Capt. Philip Decatur Quirk USN (Ret.) died on 2 December 1981 in Tampa, Florida. A memorial service was held at the St. James Episcopal Church, Port Charlotte, and at his request, after cremation his ashes were strewn on Charlotte Harbor from the yacht club where he was a member.

Hawaii and VP-19 in Alaska, he organized and commissioned Headquarters Scjuadron Sixteen in 1941. As Commanding Officer of that squadron, with additional duty on the Staff of the Fleet Air Wing 16, he established fifteen new air bases up and down the coast of Brazil, as far south as Uruguay and as far east as Fernando Noronha and Ascension Islands. The Patrol Squadrons under FAW-16 during 1943-44 were credited with 18 enemy submarine kills.

After World War II he served as executive officer of TARAWA, and then took a postgraduate Lowell Winfield Williams Philip Decatur Quirk

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Jersey, he was graduated with the Class of 1932 and ordered to sea in COLORADO, then served in NEW MEXICO before proceeding to submarine school. At the opening of hostilities in World War II he was executive officer of GRAMPUS, then took command of GAR. Later in the war he was commanding officer of the destroyers GRIDLEY and WALKER. He was awarded the Silver

Star Medal, six Bronze Star Medals, and the Navy Commendation Medal for these commands.

Duty after the war included command of FORT MANDON, LSD Division 22, the transport BAYFIELD, the Naval Ammunition Depot at Oahu, the Naval Missile Facility at White Sands, New Mexico, and the Naval Station at Subic Bay. He was transferred to the retired list in 1960.

In civilian life he taught in secondary school at Punta Gorda, Florida, and also worked for the Florida Employment Service. He was a member Shipmate, March 1982

of the Kiwanis Club, the Elks, the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, the Retired Officers Association, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Jean, 108 S. E. Gardner Dr., Port Charlotte FL 33950; three daughters; and six grandchildren.

ROBERT DELOS KUNKLE '35 Cdr. Robert Delos Kunkle USNR (Ret.), died on 21 October 1981 at Mercer Island, Washington.

Memorial services were held on 24 October at the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Mercer Island, and interment was at Willwood Cemetery in Rockford, IlUnois.

He was born in Mackinaw, IlUnois, and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935, but resigned upon graduation and joined the Naval Reserves. Employed by the Caterpillar Tractor Corp. until he was called to active duty in 1940, during World War II, he saw action as fust Ueutenant and executive officer of a transport in the African and Sicilian landings in the European theatre and in the Marianas, Philippines and Iwo Jima landings in the Pacific. He returned to inactive duty in 1946 but continued to participate in the Naval Reserves until retired in 1973.

His civilian employment included a brief period as owner/operator of a water-softener business in Tucson, Arizona, diesel engine salesman in Kansas, and as engineer with Boeing in Wichita. In 1957, he moved to take employment as an engineer with Lockheed in Burbank, California. In 1964, he retumed to Boeing, in Seattle, and served there as a fuel systems engineer until retired in 1978.

He is survived by four sons: Robert, William, Karl and Roy; one daughter, Katherine Nelson; and three grandchildren. His wife, Marjorie, predeceased him on 19 September 1973.

JOHN DEVEREUX BLITCH '36 RAdm. John Devereux BUtch USN (Ret.) died on 26 October 1981 in San Diego, California.

Memorial services were held on 30 October.

Bom in Charleston, South Carolina, he attended The Citadel for one year, receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy, from which he was graduated with the Class of 1936. As a midshipman he was a member of the boxing team for three years, being captain his first class year. Upon graduation he joined SAN FRANCISCO for two

years, then took flight training and was designated naval aviator in 1939 and ordered to Bombing Squadron SIX in ENTERPRISE. AS a pilot in that squadron, on board ENTERPRISE, he participated in combat at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, and later in the first Marshall Islands, Wake and Marcus raids. In 1942 he had duty at the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Army Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia, and the Advanced Carrier Training Group, Pacific. Later duty was as training officer for Scout Bombing Plane Unit TWO, whereupon he joined WASP in the Pacific as commanding officer of Bombing Squadron FOURTEEN and then served with Carrier Air Group FOURTEEN. During this period of some eighteen months he participated in raids in the Marianas and Palau, the first Battle of the Philippine Sea, first raids on Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Formosa, the invasions of the PhUippines and Morotai, and the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. (Then) Cdr. Blitch received the Navy Cross, the Silver Star Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of a Distinguished Flying Cross that he had earlier received for attacks on the Marshall Islands, and five additional Air Medals to one earlier awarded. Following two days in a one-man life raft after being shot down during the first Battle of the Philippine Sea, he was

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called by the press "The Luckiest Man in the Fleet" because of the circumstances surrounding the shoot-down and rescue.

Detached from WASP'carly in 1945, he served throughout the remainder of the war as air officer of ENTERPRISE and participated in operations at

Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and raids on the Japanese home islands, for which he received the Bronze Star Medal. After the war he had duty at the Naval Air Facility, Bermuda, then was operations officer at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland, before becoming Commander Air Group TWO and then serving on the staff of Chief of Naval Air Advanced Training at Corpus Christi.

Sea duty as executive officer of ANTIETAM followed, then duty as executive officer of the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. Other assignments included Commander Naval Forces, Eastern Continental Air Defense Command, Stewart Air Force Base, Newburgh, New York, then duty on the staffs of Commander Operational Development Force and Commander Operational Test and Evaluation force. He was transferred to the retired Ust in 1959.

In civilian life he was engaged for two-and-onehalf years in the aerospace industry, one year in land development and real estate, one year as a management consultant, and then as an area development manager of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, before becoming owner/operator of Career Service, Inc., helping service personnel to find employment in the civUian world, and publishing the book. How to Become a Civilian. He was a member of the Republican Central District Committee, the Navy League, the Aerospace Museum, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and he was listed in Who's Who in California.

He is survived by his widow Marion, 1791 Primrose Drive, El Cajon CA 92020; two sons and a daughter.

WILLIAM LEROY FROST '51 Cdr. William Leroy Frost USN (Ret.) died on 18 December 1981 in Bethesda, Maryland. The family received friends at the Demaine Funeral Chapel, Springfield, Virginia, on 22 December, and interment was on 23 December at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors, attended by family and many friends and Classmates.

Cdr. Frost, known to family and friends as Jack, was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and attended many schools during his family's nomadic Navy life. His father. Ens. William Henry Frost, was one of the Navy's first radiomen. Jack was also the great-grandson of early California pioneers, some of whom were members of the famous Donner Party. He attended San Diego State College for two years before entering the Naval Academy in July 1947 with the Class of 1951. During his Academy days he participated in intramural boxing and Brigade boxing tournaments in the lightweight class.

FoUowing graduation, Cdr. Frost was assigned to the aircraft carrier BATAAN in the Pacific. He then went through flight training and foUowing seaplane training in PBYs received his wings in March 1953. His first squadron duty was with VP-23 at NAS Brunswick. FoUowing postgraduate education in aeronautical engineering at Monterey, he was assigned to the BuAer General Representative, Eastern District office in New York as engineering division director.

Later tours in patrol aviation were at VP-21 and the staff of Fleet Air Wing THREE at Brunswick, where he flew the P-2 Neptune. There foUowed

Williain Leroy Frost duty at VX-1 in Key West as electronics projects officer and flying the P-3A, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He was then assigned to the Naval Air Systems Command in 1967. In 1969 following Antarctic training at Quonset Point, Cdr. Frost became Commanding Officer of the winteringover party at McMurdo Sound in 1970 as part of Operation Deep Freeze. He made the 50,000th phone call from the Antarctic, and also had a cliff on the Antarctic continent named after him. Cdr. Frost during his career also flew over both the North and South Poles.

He was next assigned to the Center for Naval Analyses in Washington where he retired in August 1973. He was with Operations Research, Inc. as a Naval Warfare Analyst until 1978, and thereafter helped his wife with their three art galleries, Galerie Jaclande, in Potomac, Maryland, Heritage MaU in Annandale, Virginia and the main gallery in West Springfield, Virginia. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Yolande, 6713 Greenview Lane, Springfield VA 22152; four sons and five daughters; his mother, a brother and a sister; and five grandchildren.

RICHARD LESLIE '54 Capt. Richard LesUe USN (Ret.) died on 7 December 1981 at Mount Vernon, Virginia, hospital. Memorial services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel on 11 December with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Capt. Leslie enlisted in the Navy in 1948 and entered the Naval Academy from the Fleet in 1950.

After graduation with the Class of }954 he served aboard the destroyer CHANDLER before entering submarine school in 1957. After completion, he served aboard the submarines DOGFISH and SARPA in New London and then, in I960, was assigned as an instructor in submarine school.

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foUowed before assignment to the Strategic Systems Project Office'in 1966. He uansfened'to engineering duty and after assignment to Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard, he attended Rensselaer Poly-technic Institute where he was awarded an M.S. degree in industrial engineering in 1971. After duty in the Charleston Naval Shipyard, he was transfened to Washington in 1975 where he served as director of the ship readiness tlivision in the Naval Material Command headquarters and as director of the safety division in the Naval Sea Systems Command. Upon retkement in 1979 he was employed with Development Science Services, ArUngton, untU the time of his death.

He is siuvived by his widow, Brenda, and two daughters, 2107 Rampart Drive, Alexandria VA 22308.

Lt. Os) Carey AUan Arthur was kiUed on November 17 in the crash of a Viking ASW aircraft from NIMITZ in the Mediterranean Sea. Carey was a Ufelong resident of W a ) ! ! ^ NewJersey. At Wa>-ne HiUs High School he was cocaptain of the wrestUng team and president of the Ecologv' Club. He was an Eagle Scout and was active in scouting programs wherever he was stationed.

Appointed to the Naval Academy after graduation from high school, Carey was assigned to the 22nd Company. At graduation he was awarded the Frederick L. Sawyer Prize for outstanding achievement in the study of economics. He was active with the saiUng team and helped return the Academy's saUboat ALLIANCE across the Atlantic after the Fastnet Races.

Carey was designated a naval flight officer in 1980 and reponed for duty with Air AntiSubmarine Squadron 41 at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, CaUfornia. Last August he was assigned to the Air Wing VS-24 at Cecil Field, JacksonviUe, Florida, and joined the crew of NIMITZ.

He is survived by his parents. Dr. and Mrs. E .

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