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SHIPMATE EDITORIAL STAFF

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Editor R. B. DERICKSON '33 Capt. USN (Ret.)

June, 1970

Editorial Assistant A N N DONALDSON

CONTENTS

Contributors SCHRATZ, LARDNER, THALAAAN Published monthly (July-August and SeptemberOctober combined) by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., 2601 Sisson Street, Baltimore, M d . 21211, W .

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Copyright 1970 by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Incorporated.

All editorial matter, inquiries concerning membership or subscriptions, inquiries concerning classified services, and notification of change of address of members and subscribers should be addressed to: U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn.

Alumni House Annapolis, M d . 21402 3 0 1 / C O 3-4448 When reporting changes of address do not fail to include the POSTAL ZIP NUMBER of the nev/ address.

Matters concerning commercial advertising, inquiries, insertion orders and space contracts should be addressed to the Advertising Representative, Mr. Charles E. Thorp, at Alumni House in Annapolis. If necessary Mr. Thorp may be called by telephone, at:

The Alumni Association, The Foundation and The Memorial Fund

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A Report from the Association President

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The Plebe Indoctrination System fay LCdr. F. N. Howe, USN

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A Plan for More USNA Graduates fay Capt. F. V. Rigler, USN (Ret.)

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Chapter News

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THE NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, THE FOUNDATION AND THE MEMORIAL FUND A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The old adage—"one hand for the ship and one hand for yourself"—is applicable to the various organizations that are dedicated to supporting the Naval Academy and the naval service in defense of the country. The purposes of the three organisations that are described below differ in thrust and objectives and emphasis but they have common guidelines and an identical interest—the welfare of the Academy and the Navy. Each of these organizations is headquartered in Annapolis, each solicits financial support and therefore some potential or actual contributors are confused by what is sometimes interpreted as overlapping efforts and conflicting appeals. It cannot be too strongly stated that these organizations are mutually supporting, not competitive, that each has the strong endorsement of the Naval Academy and the Navy, and that every effort is made by organisation and liaison to avoid duplication or crossed purposes. Each organization, as the "charters" outlined below demonstrate, deserves your support....

YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 'T'HE Mission of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, as approved by the Board of Trustees, reads:

TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THE UNITED STATES, THE NAVAL SERVICE AND THE NAVAL ACADEMY: By furthering the highest standards of the Naval Academy By seeking out, informing, encouraging and assisting outstanding, qualified young men to pursue careers as officers in the Navy and the Marine Corps through the Naval Academy; and By initiating and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Naval Academy and bind alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship and government.

The wording of the Mission is short and explicit; the manner in which the Association strives to carry out its mission would require pages for its adequate description. A key statement might be: The Naval Academy Alumni Association is a service organization; it exists to serve.

For the Association to function, two basic elements are required. Simply put, these are management and funds. Management is provided by a Board of Trustees which consists of the Association's Officers and Trustees, all elected by the membership. Among the Officers is an Executive Director, actually selected by the Board of Trustees, whose duty is to carry out the policies and instructions of the Board and to direct the day to day operations of the Association. The funds by which the organization is maintained, and its programs supported, come principally from the Association's

membership in the form of annual dues and contributions resulting from the yearly fund-raising appeal. These funds are augmented by the return from investments, and some additional income is realized from sale of advertising in the Association's publications.

And how does the Naval Academy Alumni Association serve ?

The Association, in its files and on tape, maintains a vast amount of information on Naval Academy alumni, both graduates and non graduates, active duty personnel and retired or civilian, living and deceased. The Association's records list the names of every individual who has ever been a naval cadet or midshipman since the founding of the Naval School in Annapolis. That was 125 years ago and before the institution became officially known as the U. S. Naval Academy. For many years the real and lasting importance of a record-keeping agency was not recognized and hence the older records are not as complete as might be desired. Never-' theless, there is an abundance of statistical data and the files of the Naval Academy Alumni Association is the only place where much of it can be found. Hence the Association is frequently able to render an invaluable service to the Navy Department and to the Naval Academy in providing information that exists nowhere else. On a number of occasions members of the Congress have made inquiries which the Association has been able to satisfy.

The existence of this store of information and the fast and varied capabilities of the Association's electronic data processing programs provide a service to Naval Academy Class and Alumni Chapter organizations. Daily the Association responds to requests for lists of names and addresses within any of a number of different categories. To authorized officers or representatives of the classes and chapters and to agencies of

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the Navy Department this service, in most instances, is provided at no charge to the recipient. It should be stated at this point that lists of names and addresses are not made available to individuals or organizations for commercial use.

I The Alumni Association serves the Naval Academy in many II ways, some of them very direct. The Naval Academy Foreign 'Affairs Conference is not included in the operating budget of the Academy and the financial support for this important function is derived from contributionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the most part from American business and industry. But law precludes the solicitation of donations of this sort by the Academy. The Alumni Association, a private corporation in no way an official part of the Academy, can and does provide the required service and, in addition, makes its own monetary contribution to the NAFAC each yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this year in the amount of $2,500.

In the lobby of the Academy's new science building, Michelson Hall, is displayed a large, free art form sculpture symbolizing Professor Michelson's experiment by which he determined the speed of light. The cost of this piece, done by the well-known sculptor Louis di Valentin, and the paintings which add to the fitting decor of Michelson Hall, amounted to thousands of dollars. In the collection of these funds the Naval Academy Alumni Association played a large and essential part.

From time to time the Academy has had a requirement for a facility or a service for which budgeted funds either did not exist or had expired. Such was the Midshipmen-Faculty Lounge which was paid for by your Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Foundation. This much-needed facility provides a quiet place where individual midshipmen and their professors may discuss their studies and their problems in an academic and reasonably private atmosphere.

Nearing the end of a fiscal year not long ago the Academy ran out of money available for the printing of brochures for the information and guidance of visitors to the Academy.

This being the spring of the year when sightseers, many of them potential midshipmen, come in great numbers, the lack of a suitable ''hand out" presented a public relations situation of no small importance. The Alumni Association provided the funds to bridge the gap.

The Association has received letters of thanks from the . Superintendent in appreciation of such services as advertising, at no cost, in Shipmate the fine color prints that can be purchased by mail from the Naval Academy Museum. The profit from sales, amounting to thousands of dollars, has permitted the museum to proceed with the restoration of many valuable paintings which otherwise might have become a near or total loss.

In recent years the Naval Academy has experienced difficulty in interesting a sufficient number of, qualified, motivated, well-rounded and desirable candidates from which to choose the members of an entering class. Each plebe class has been up to quota, or nearly so, but it must be remembered that to achieve the optimum in quality a high degree of selectivity must exist. An initial number of seven or eight thousand candidates will normally provide five or six thousand who are qualified in all respects and this is no more than a desirable

spectrum from which to select the thirteen hundred, more or less, who are sworn in as midshipmen each June.

In the recruiting of suitable young men as candidates for entry into the Naval Academy the Alumni Association has played an active and effective part. Cooperation with and assistance to the Academy's Director of Recruitment and Candidate Guidance (the Blue and Gold Program) are provided in many ways. Midshipmen participating in Operation Information are given the names of persons who might be of assistance to the midshipman in his geographic area of interest and the local alumni chapter, if one exists in the area, is advised in advance of the midshipman's name and his mission.

Chapters have helped in many ways.

The Association's Executive Director and members of the Association's headquarters staff follow up on inquiries and prospects, providing information, encouraging interest, advising likely candidates as to the available means of obtaining an appointment, and making sure that the names which come to the notice of the Association are turned over to the Academy's office of Recruitment and Candidate Guidance.

In evidence of the Association's conviction that recruitment is indeed a significant and urgent problem, its Naval Academy Public Relations Committee, chaired by RAdm. E. M. Eller, USN (Ret.), has recently been redesignated as the Information and Recruitment Committee. This body, composed of representatives from the Naval Academy, the Bureau of Naval Personnel, the Navy Department's Office of Information and the Association membership is, without doubt, the most active and productive working committee of the Association.

In the publishing of Shipmate ten times a year and the Register of Alumni once a year the Alumni Association provides an invaluable service to its members and the purchasers of these publications. Shipmate is an instrument by which information of importance and interest may be gotten to a membership with a common heritage and mutual interests. It is the means by which individuals and classes may communicate and maintain the associations which started at the Academy and which have progressed and ripened over a period of a lifetime. The Register of Alumni is an up to date condensation of the essential elements in the Association's personnel files. This book has proven itself invaluable to individuals, to class and chapter officers, to the Naval Academy and to many government agencies in and beyond the Navy.

Again, to set forth in any real detail the functions of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the services which it performs, pages would be required. The Association provides innumerable services without which many people, many organizations and many agencies would be at a loss. While it is not necessarily unique in the kind of services it offers, it is indeed unique in its capabilities and in its potential. The Association is deserving of your support. By its charter it is a nonprofit, charitable and educational organization. The contributions made to it in response to the annual fund-raising appeal, and without which it could not operate at its present or hoped for level, are tax deductible. Your continuing membership and support are needed.

THE U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. T H E FOUNDATION is an organization, chartered under the laws of the State of Maryland for educational, literary and scientific purposes. It is qualified as a tax-exempt organization, contributions to which are tax deductible. Its affairs are conducted by a Board of Trustees, an Executive Committee, and duly elected officers, all of whom are non-salaried and receive no remuneration whatsoever, with the exception of the Executive Director who is a full time employee.

The principal mission of the Foundataion is to assist highlymotivated young men to qualify for entrance to the United JUNE,

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States Naval Academy through offering an intensive year of post high school academic preparation. One may well ask why this additional academic preparation is required . . . basically, high school courses are very much on the permissive side in many sections of the country. Many graduates realize too late that they have not taken the English and mathematics courses which are needed to meet the minimum college board scores required by the Academy.

How does the Foundation administer this academic preparation program known as the Naval Academy Foundation Pre-

paratory School Program? Currently, there are eighteen preparatory schools and junior colleges which participate in the program. The parents of each candidate selected are asked to contribute what they can reasonably afford toward tuition costs. The remaining portion is then normally divided between the school and the Foundation, with each paying half.

How are candidates located ? The names of the recommended young men come from the Foundation's Trustees; from the Navy Blue-and-Gold Officers who, as a group, are Naval Reserve Officers associated with various educational institutions throughout the country; from Naval Academy graduates and other individuals who recruit young men for the Naval Academy; from the Naval Academy's Dean of Admissions ("near misses" each year) ; and, of course, directly from the interested young men themselves in many instances.

How are candidates selected? Selections, generally, are based upon moral integrity, leadership, scholarship aptitude and achievement, financial need, and extra-curricular activities. A file is compiled for each candidate which includes: his application for the program wherein he lists his best college board scores, extracurricular activities, and a letter stating why he desires to attend the Naval Academy; a confidential financial statement from his parents which states what the parents are able to pay toward tuition costs; recommendations from his principal and guidance counselor; a transcript of his high school record; results of a physical examination; and copies of his letters to his Congressman and Senators requesting a nomination to the Academy. Normally, each file is then submitted to the Naval Academy's Dean of Admissions for his recommendation as to whether or not he thinks the candidate will have a good chance to meet the Academy's entrance requirements following a further year of preparation, and, more importantly, if he thinks the candidate will be able to master the four-year curriculum once he enters the Academy.

How are candidates assisted? As previously stated, the Foundation matches the school's share of tuition costs after the parents' share has been determined. The Foundation arranges for candidates to take the required physical examination and provides advice and counsel on individual problems, nominations, and academic or personal problems.

How are the candidates assigned? First and foremost, thi program is approved and authorized by the Superintendent c the Naval Academy, and by the National Collegiate Athleti Association, subject to certain restrictions set forth by tli NCAA. The more important of these are: not more thai one quarter of the candidates in the prep school program cai be athletes of "recognized" ability (prime targets for recruit ing by top-flight athletic colleges) ; the cooperating school themselves have sole jurisdiction in determining the recipient of financial assistance and the terms and conditions of thi awards; the Foundation's contributions toward tuition cost: are given to the schools without interference or dictation fron the Foundation or Naval Academy; and, finally, the Founda tion may recommend candidates to the schools but athletic staff members of the Naval Academy may not.

How does the Foundation obtain funds to support this Scholarship Program ? Funds come primarily from donations from the members of the Board of Trustees, nearly all oi whom contribute $250 per year or more; from the nominal annual dues and contributions of some 4,500 Foundation members; from Scholarships which may be memorial ir nature, established by Navy families, friends and Naval Academy classes; from insurance programs provided as a service to members; and from individual donations. Additionally, the Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy and a nationally-known educational foundation assist in financing a substantial number of Foundation scholarships each year.

What is the record of the Foundation? Since its incorporation in 1944, the Foundation has assisted several hundreds of young men to become midshipmen and to go on to successful careers in the Navy or Marine Corps. This past year, for example, the Foundation had its greatest input ever when fifty-seven of its candidates were sworn in as members of the class of 1973. We of the Foundation are convinced that the Foundation's program is sound and that it does provide a much needed input to the Naval Academy of motivated young men possessing those attributes which we seek to find in all of our Midshipmen and future career Navy and Marine Corps officers.

THE NAVAL ACADEMY'S DEVELOPMENT FUND A FTER many discussions over many years, the decision was made in the waning months of 1968 to organize and establish a development fund for the U. S. Naval Academy. In November, 1968, a charter was granted to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., as a tax-exempt charitable organization, to accept by bequest, gift, purchase or exchange any property, real or personal, for the benefit of the Naval Academy and its Brigade of Midshipmen.

Although Congress provides government funds for the operation and maintenance of the Naval Academy, there are never sufficient funds to meet fully the needs and desires to keep the Academy's physical plant at the level its friends and alumni expect and deserve. The ever-increasing demands for the tax dollar by new and expanding government agencies and departments, with an equally pressurizing demand from many quarters for reduction in the military budget, synthesized the requirement for a "do-it-ourselves, if it's going to be done" development fund for the Naval Academy. The Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., is intended to serve as a recipient of donations which will fill the void between, on one side what the Naval Academy needs and, on the other side, what Congress appropriates.

The Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., is not unlike organizations established by state-supported as well as privately endowed universities and colleges, as a means for benefactors to assist their respective institutions in the accomplishments of their programs.

What greater need is there, and what could be more rewarding, than to assist the Naval Academy in educating young men to become professional officers of the naval service ? The Memorial Fund is a means to that goal. It is not the blueprint All it can do is advertise the need and provide the interim repository for donations now and in the future. The Fund is not an overnight pill for a one-time need. It, hopefully, will be the source of funds for many desired projects over many years to come. The Memorial Fund is a necessity, if the Naval Academy is going to adapt to tomorrow as well as it has to yesterday.

Some of the projects sponsored by the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., and now in the preparatory stage include a Sailing Center worthy to boast the name of the Naval Academy. When completed, the Sailing Center building will house the National Sailing Hall of Fame. It will also provide a fitting place for the midshipmen sailing squadron to welcome and host intercollegiate teams. Other projects in the planning stages are a meeting and banquet hall which can graciously accommodate such Academy enhancing activities as the Annual Foreign Affairs Conference and Public Speaking Seminars.

It is through accomplished endeavors such as these that the Naval Academy can continue to attract and hold a fair share of the brightest people in the generations to come.

This is the business of the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc. It takes a lot of help, both financial and manpower, to keep it going. At Annapolis, the Fund has the wholehearted S H I PMATE

-support of the Superintendent, Rear Admiral James Calvert, ^ S N , and its Board of Directors, whose services to the Fund -ire voluntary. As presently constituted, the Board of Directors includes Captain Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.), who is also the President of the organization; Rear Admiral W. F. -Fitzgerald, USN (Ret.), Alumni Association Executive Director; Professor John Yarbro; Mr. J. Pierre Bernard; Commander C. E. Waite, JAGC, USN; Commander T. B. Potter, USN; Lieutenant Commander C. Metzler, USN, and Midshipman J. M. Schott, USN, President of the First Class.

A development fund for the Naval Academy has been, over the years, a thoughtful consideration of many interested and foresighted alumni. It is through its alumni and their Association that the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., will become an important and enriching segment of the Naval Academy team.

In no real sense is the Memorial Fund competitive with the Alumni Association or with the Naval Academy Foundation.

The objectives of each of these organizations are dissimilar in many ways, but the goals of each are the same—the improvement of the Naval Academy and its Brigade of Midshipmen.

As mentioned above, the Memorial Fund is a tax-exempt organization under an Internal Revenue Service ruling to that effect. Donations to the Fund are deductible under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

The name, once again, is: Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc. U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 21402

U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

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N October, the Naval Academy will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding. The occasion will be commemorated by special ceremonies during Homecoming, and by a large souvenir issue of Shipmate, with articles

by Walter Lord, Robert Leckie, Captain Stephen Roskill, R.N., and others. The Alumni Association hopes that the anniversary will serve as one means of emphasizing the old values and sound traditions for which the Naval Academy stands, and urges each chapter to memorialize the anniversary year in its own manner.

During the past year, the Alumni Association has grown in membership and it has intensified its efforts to be of service to Nation, Navy and Naval Academy.

Two key issues have absorbed much of the time and energy of the Association officers and staff; both continue to be of dominant importance in the year ahead.

Recruitment of large numbers of outstanding young men for the Naval Academy is essential to the Navy of tomorrow. The leadership of the future depends upon the candidates of today. During the past year, a concentrated and integrated effort by many agencies and organizations increased the numbers of potential candidates for the Class of 1974 to the highest level in the Academy's history. The Alumni Association can take pride in its part in this effort.

But its capabilities have by no means been fully realized.

Quality as well as quantity to permit the highest possible degree of selectivity for incoming classes is of fundamental importance. If each alumnus will identify by letter or telephone call to the Naval Academy one young man of promise and dedication the needs of the Academy will be largely met. An intensive effort by the Alumni Association during the next year is an obligation of each one of us.

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coming year is to meet—again largely through individual effort—the unfair attacks upon the military and the subversive attempts of a few to destroy what the many hold dear. Individual effort—like that of Ross Perot in pubHcizing and dramatizing and exposing the inhumanity of North Vietnam to our prisoners-of-war—deserves the fullest support, and each alumnus should protect and defend the values he believes in, by speaking, writing, debating and correcting. Be vocal. The obligations of citizenship as well as the oath of fealty demand no less. Fight for the old traditions!

Finally, the Alumni Association badly needs your maximum financial support, and the President urges each chapter and class, in particular, and all individual members in general, to make a practice of regular annual contributions •—-as large as possible—to the National Association. The cut-back in military spending; the Vietnam trauma, the anti-military atmosphere in the nation have adversely affected advertising in Shipmate and The Register. These two publications are the most co.stly endeavors of the Association, and yet the most essential, for they are the tie—the only really tangible tie—that binds the alumni and the Academy and the Navy. The loss in advertising revenue in the past two years, incurred despite determined and extensive sales appeals to potential advertisers, represents a very serious drain upon the Association's finances, which can be compensated for only by increased dues, which are undesirable, and/or by increased donations, which are essential.

Hanson W. Baldwin

THE PLEBE INDOCTRINATION SYSTEM-A VIEW FROM SEAWARD

by LCdr. F. N. Howe, Jr., USN

This article appeared in a recent issue of Colloquy, a Naval Academy publication for members of the staff and faculty. LCdr. Howe's observations are aptly titled and should be of interest to all professional naval officers, all who are charged with the training and education of future officers for the naval service and to all who have survived a plebe year at the U. S. Naval Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or any of the country's military academies. / ~ \ N E thing that ten or twelve years at sea is almost sure to do for a Naval Academy graduate is to develop in him a solid conviction that the most important single item in the U S N A curriculum is Plebe Year. If this thought occurred to him while he was still a midshipman, it is certain that the idea has been enormously strengthened by the experiences of a half dozen tours of sea duty. The author does not count himself as an authority on the subject, but only as a member of a sizeable group of middle grade officer faculty members who have had recent, personal, seagoing experience with junior officers from all sources.

W e are acutely aware that many members of the faculty agree with neither the concept nor the methods employed in the Plebe System and, as faculty members, it doesn't take long to understand the reasons for dissatisfaction. To varying degrees with each midshipman, the special requirements placed upon members of the Plebe class detract from the time and enthusiasm available to the individual for educational pursuits.

It is reasonable to assume that, in the absence of a rigorous indoctrination program, there would be more time available to study and that greater academic achievement would be the probable result.

On this point we all agree.

T h e essential question is whether increased academic performance is a worthy trade for Plebe indoctrination. The consensus among those who have grown up with the system and served at sea with its products is an emphatic " N o . " T h e r e is no intent in this brief discussion to dismiss criticism of the Plebe program because it may not originate with an alumnus or a naval officer. Any system as complicated as the Plebe Indoctrination System can certainly be improved.

T h e purpose here is just to frame a few of the methods and goals of the system in terms of the challenges which will be the young naval officer's way of life from the day he reports to his first ship.

LCdr. Howe '57 completed ten years of duty at sea and a two-year assignment under instruction at the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School before reporting to the Naval Academy for duty. Since August 1969 he has been an instructor in the Academy's Weapons Department.

F o r openers, the Plebe system is designed to develop personal responsibility. T h e r e is a great deal of information for which every Plebe is responsible. This information includes names, dates, events and a thousand other items about his school, his country and the service of which he is newly a part. A share of the information for which he is responsible changes from day to day and thus requires his continual attention in order that he be at all times informed. He is expected to know the required facts at all timesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he is not permitted to estimate, guess or ever take refuge in the reply, " I don't know." Very early in his indoctrination the Plebe learns that the only acceptable response to a question for which he does not know the answer is, "I'll find out." The purpose is obvious. A man who cannot be relied upon for complete, correct information contributes little to any organization. Nowhere is this statement more true than on board ship. Every young officer learns sooner or later that opinions and recommendations which are not based in fact usually result in embarrassment for their maker. An Academy officer gets an opportunity through the Plebe system to learn this lesson earlier than most other ensigns.

T h e Plebe is not expected to have ready the answer for every question asked him and the methods he employs in solving professional question problems are an essential part of his development. Problems which occur on board ship can generally be traced to a simple failure, on someone's part, to do his job. Variations include forgetfulness, failure to carry out an assigned task thoroughly or in a timely fashion or to notify a senior when difficulties or delay are encountered.

W h e n a Plebe says, "I'll find out," he is bound to do just that and to do so in a specified amount of time. H e learns that he is responsible for remembering the question (writing it down if necessary), exercising a reasonable amount of industry and imagination in researching the subject, and reporting back to the senior who asked the question if he cannot find the answer in the allotted time. T h e professional question routine is frequently criticized on the value of the questions themselves. On the basis of some experience the vast majority of all questions asked probably are good in that they result in broadening the Plebe's professional knowledge. However, if none of the questions asked ever accomplished any broadening, the process would remain essential to the early development of a professional officer. T h e characteristics of reliability, imagination and perseverance on an everyday basis are ' some of the important tools of a naval officer's trade. Though he may not be fully aware of it, these same attributes also become a way of life for a properly indoctrinated Plebe. ' T ' H E officer of the deck in a ship frequently finds himself involved in complicated multi-ship maneuvers, at high speed, in foul weather, during the dead of night. With other ships racing in all directions around him, this young officer ( a destroyer O O D probably averages 2-3 years service these d a y s ) , tired, soaked to the skin, cold and unable to see his hand in front of his face or even stand without hanging on, must be a man of unusual mental and physical development.

H e must possess sufficient physical stamina and endurance to remain alert and effective hour after hour and watch after watch. O O D s are commonly called upon to spend as many as SH I PMATE

eight to twelve hours out of every twenty-four on the bridge.

Through these long, uncomfortable hours an OOD must continue to do a half dozen things at once and concentrate on the important tasks without being distracted by them or losing touch with everything that goes on about him. He must have a great number of facts committed to memory and his ship and shipmates depend upon his ability to instantaneously recall and act on the right answers. This quality of mental agility during periods of physical stress is first tested in a USNA graduate by the Plebe System.

Plebe can learn a valuable lesson. He can, and generally does, learn that whether he is attracted by the personality of a senior or approves of that senior's methods in accomplishing a job he (the Plebe) can, by diligence, tact and application, perform with satisfaction in the eyes of anyone. Choosing whom you work for is not generally an available option for most military officers. Learning early to do his very best regardless of who the boss is will make the junior officer's service at once more pleasant and effective.

It is impossible to simulate in Bancroft Hall the physical stress which is common on the bridge of a ship at sea, and, for the purposes of testing and developing this thing called mental agility, the exact conditions are not important. What is important is that each midshipman's ability to think, act, and speak under conditions of stress be adequately developed.

Whether or not the Plebe "brace" was designed to provide the necessary physcial stress is not known. As a matter of fact, it satisfies the requirement nicely. Among other things then, a Plebe learns to perform under fire—another essential step in developing a naval officer.

TT is not true that a Naval Academy graduate makes a better naval officer than his OCS or NROTC contemporary. It is probably true that the USNA ensign starts out ahead of ensigns from other sources, if for no other reason, because he has a Plebe year behind him. Plebe year is a truly invaluable experience if the new ensign can use it to build on. Cited in this discussion are but a few of the many score of specific items of professional development which are designed to get a Plebe and a naval officer off on the right foot. The essentials are self discipline, self control and a practiced ability to follow orders.

Whether the Plebe System has gained or lost ground in the past decade is mostly a matter of personal opinion—no class ever had a Plebe year like the one your own class survived.

The essential fact is that within the framework of the presently established Plebe System remains the machinery to continue the indoctrination and development of midshipmen.

If the Naval Academy never produces another physicist or mathematician or writer of world rank, it will be a matter of no great moment. When we lose the capacity to develop naval officers of world rank we will have outlived our usefulness. So essential is the Plebe Indoctrination System to our ability to carry out our stated mission that it deserves the understanding and support of every faculty member.

Any system as flexible as the Plebe Indoctrination System and which involves four and a half thousand active participants is, prima facie, in for some abuse. The author submits, however, that the tales of system abuse are as generally fictional today as they were ten, twenty, or (probably) a hundred years ago. This is not to suggest that actual abuses never occur or that when detected, they should not be handled as serious matters, because they are. The Plebe System is too important to lose ground through the careless acts of a few. What the author does suggest is that, occasionally, problems arise because of personality conflicts which, through shortcomings in maturity or objectivity on one side or another, result in difficult periods. Even in this situation, though, the

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DIRECTORS G E O R G E P. E D M O N D S , Honorary Chairman L. S. M U N S O N , JR., Chairman W I L L I A M W . G E D D E S , President G. B U R T O N P E A R S O N , JR. •J. S E L L E R S B A N C R O F T J O H N A. P E R K I N S J. B R U C E B R E D I N W I L L I A M S. P O T T E R W. S. C A R P E N T E R , J R .

ROBERT H. RICHARDS, JR. J O S E P H W. C H I N N , J R .

L A M M O T DUP. C O P E L A N D D O N A L D P. ROSS H U G H R. S H A R P , JR. J. S I M P S O N D E A N W I L L A R D A. S P E A K M A N , JR. I R f i N E E DU P O N T , JR. WILMER STRADLEY E N D S L E Y P. F A I R M A N C H A R L E S J. H A R R I N G T O N J A M E S M. T U N N E L L , JR. • D O N A L D R. W E L L E S H A R R Y A. J A C K S O N WILLIAM A. WORTH C H A R L E S B. M c C O Y

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A PLAN FOR MORE NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES

by Capt. Frank V. Rigler, USN (Ret.)

r j A M P U S U P H E A V A L S involving a n t i - R O T C demands are commonplace. Difficulties have been encountered in recruiting the desired number of motivated, upper echelon students for the Naval Academy. Discussion over the proper mix of professional subjects and purely academic ones for the Academy continues. In spite of these and other officer procurement phenomena it is highly likely t h a t : —the Naval Academy will remain for some time to come the principal source of career naval officers, and —^the N R O T C units will continue to make their important contribution toward meeting the ever present need for junior officers, many of whom will elect to continue in and be eminently successful in the profession.

It is most likely that changes will continue to take place in the future as they have in the past, both at the Academy and in the N R O T C program.

W r i t i n g in the July 1969 issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings, Lt. Andrew C. A. Jampoler, U S N , discussed the importance of the N R O T C as a source of junior officers, both regular and reserve, and "the requirement for immediate study and action if the Navy is to continue to attract young college men to the sea services, and to preserve its traditional image." H e advanced some thoughtful ideas in this respect, one involving an unusual modification of the present N R O T C set up.

H e also discussed three changes in the Naval Academy which might also serve to alleviate the problem of procuring an adequate number of well educated and career minded junior officers. They a r e : —expansion of the present plant or alternatively building another one—possibly on the west coast—to increase the output of career officers, —conversion of the existing Academy into a two-year professional graduate school, drawing from all qualified undergraduate schools in the country, and —establishment of a Department of Defense Armed Forces Junior College where all candidates for admission to the service academies would receive two years of basic instruction and military orientation. They would then attend one of the service academies for two years prior to being commissioned.

T w o of these have previously been put forward and discussed often. T h e third appears to be a new one.

Capt. Rigler '23 lives in Pendennis Mount on the banks of the Severn where he has a fine view of the Academy. And it is about the Academy and its alumni that he delights in writing.

He has had articles in a number of magazines, among them Shipmate, the Naval Institute Proceedings, Navy and All Hands.

A number of factors, among them ( 1 ) the impracticability of further expansion of the Academy at its present site, (2) the cost and undesirability of setting up two rival naval academies, and (3) the considerable objection which would be made to drastic change in the programs, methods, and traditions which have been so successful in providing the leadership and accomplishments in past crises, would be among reasons indicating the probability that none of these is likely to be implemented.

If it is accepted, however, that a greater number of Naval Academy graduates each year would be highly desirable, without resorting to any of the three above proposals, an optional plan is available—and without destroying the Academy image, nor disrupting enormously its programs and traditions.

Simply stated, this plan would ( 1 ) use the existing Academy to educate (and graduate as junior officers eventually) the first, second and third classes, and ( 2 ) establish a new plebe institution.

Before going into the advantages and disadvantages of such a plan, some statistics should be examined.

The present Brigade of Midshipmen includes (approximately, since figures change from time to time incident to normal attrition) : F i r s t class 857 Second class 960 Third class 1089 Fourth class 1380 Total 4286 The class of 1969 started out with 1302 members, of which 865 graduated. This represents an attrition of approximately 34 per cent. The preceding class had an attrition rate of around 37 per cent. If we project a rate of 35 per cent to the class of 1973 we may expect to graduate a few under 900 members.

Now, if there were but three classes in a Brigade of around 4300 members, an expectation as to the make-up of classes might approximate the following: First class Second class Third class

1280 1420 1600

These figures would represent attrition of approximately eleven per cent between the third and second classes, and ten per cent between the second and first classes.

Based on these approximations and premised on the establishment of a new plebe academy, a rough estimate of the number of new members of the fourth class required each year would be 2100. If these figures are accepted as a fair approximation the problem of recruiting a new class of promising candidates would be increased. T h a t the recruitment of fine candidates for plebe classes of the present size is a problem, has been stressed by a recent Superintendent. The increase m recruitment necessary would be approximately 50 per cent The important part of the change, however, is that hopefully an increase of the same percentage in graduates would result^ To accomplish the change would, of course, require somft

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doing, and it could be argued that this plan would be every bit as drastic for the Academy as the other three mentioned earlier in this paper. I do not believe this to be true, for surely the establishment of a plebe academy to educate and prepare 2100 men in the equivalent of a first year college course would require less expense and adjustment than establishing another four-year academy, or converting the present Academy to a postgraduate Naval University.

T'HE question of maintaining tradition and esprit de corps is •^a very important one in the future of the Naval Academy.

The three upper classes, changed each year by replacement of its senior class by a new third class, should surely ensure that the main modus operandi, tradition, pride, and attainment would be no less than as at present—that is, if the new plebe academy performed its function with a degree of excellence.

Admittedly this is a necessity for success of the proposed plan, but its attainment seems well within realization.

The main obstacles to the implementation of the plan would seem to be: —complications in adjusting the curriculum of the new plebe academy to fit in with the new approved plan of permitting plebes to elect majors their first year.

—phasing the change from a four-year course to a threeyear course without seriously affecting the flow of graduates for the service. (Since during the past, due to war requirements, a number of classes have been graduated ahead of schedule or have been divided into A and B groups, this should not prove too much of a problem.)

—the additional cost of establishment of a plebe academy and the hassle as to where it should be located, —the question as to whether the proposed plan would weaken plebe indoctrination, —reaction that the plan involves too drastic a change.

The question of plebe indoctrination is one of important interest. Divergent opinion exists, and has existed for a long period, as to what is the best method to pursue in this matter.

Those who have read the Report and Hearings of the Special Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services of the House on the subject "Administration of the Service Academies" held in 1967-68 will note that there was considerable time spent looking into plebe indoctrination. Without going into the subject in detail, the present method involves implementation of a "Plebe Indoctrination System," administration of which is spelled out in somewhat detail in a letter from the Brigade Commander to the three upper classes. The document, which is approved by the Commandant of Midshipmen after detailed study and consultation, underlines the responsibilities of both upper classes and plebes as well as their privileges and rights. In the summary of its findings, the Subcommittee stated, "The subcommittee reviewed both the 'fourth class system' and 'plebe indoctrination system' as administered at each of the Academies. The subcommittee found that these 'systems' were being conducted in a manner best calculated to provide first-year cadets and midshipmen with a sense of military discipline and motivation essential to their future careers as professional military officers. The subcommittee also found that the practices and discipline observed by the 'fourth class' and 'plebe indoctrination systems' in no way violate the statutory prohibition against 'hazing' prescribed by the Congress."

That part of plebe indoctrination pertinent to the discussion on the proposal of this paper is the question, "Would it be possible to incorporate as an effective (or even more effective) plebe indoctrination system in a new plebe only institution as is now being administered by the three upper classes ?"

There would be argument on this, but it does seem that it might. Previous mention was made of the necessity for a degree of excellence in the proposed new academy. This, to be sure, would mean that plebe year should not be less demanding or rigid than it is at present, but hopefully more enlightened.

A cadre of thirty, or more if necessary, new Academy graduates should be assigned to the new plebe academy as duty officers and given the prime duty of plebe indoctrination. If JUNE,

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this were successfully accomplished we should have each year a qualified, well trained, and adjusted new class ready to step into its place as third classmen and give its full time to learning to be naval officers. The first class would, of course, still be the senior class with authority, responsibility, and privileges due its position, as would the second class have these consistent with its position in the rank structure. Although a secondary bonus of the present plebe indoctrination is that of providing upper classmen with practical experience in leadership, indoctrination, and training of personnel new to the Navy, this can be acquired in other ways. If it is considered all important, it would be possible to have the new plebe class report in at the Naval Academy and spend two months there for indoctrination training under the second class before starting its academic year at the plebe academy.

If such a scheme as proposed ever did become a reality, the members of the plebe class should attend the Army-Navy game as a combined marching unit and cheering section with the Brigade.

There is one further possible advantage of the plan. If, and it should be, the number of plebes entering the plebe academy were large enough to insure that the number finishing the year long course successfully would exceed the requirement of the new third class, competition should ensure a better qualified third class. Those who did not make it should be excellent NROTC material in the college of their choice.

If the present plant could be expanded to accomplish what the proposed plan aims at, that is the graduation of an additional 50 per cent from the Academy, then the proposal would seem to be less meaningful. The writer would be first to admit that the proposal has disadvantages as well as potential advantages. As stated at the beginning of this paper, change in the NROTC program and at the Naval Academy is inevitable. A number of proposals on which study has been made and in the future to which study may be given should help insure that those changes which do come are the best ones.

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ATHLETICS Baseball Resurgence Typical of Spring Sports Upswing

From cellar dweller to league leader . . .

That's the story of Navy's baseball team, one of the biggest stories of a spring season that has already produced dramatic turnabout almost across the board.

A year ago. Coach Joe Duff's nine could win only 10 games (in 20 tries) and finished in the Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League basement with a record of 2-4-1 in that circuit.

With the 1970 season at the midpoint as Shipmate went to press, the Midshipmen have a gaudy baseball record of 12-1 (only loss 2-0 to Southern Connecticut) and are 6-0 in the Eastern League. Navy's nearest rival for the league title is Brown (4-2), a club that the Midshipmen swept 1-0 and 3-0 in an early season twin bill.

The baseball team is also the first to claim a spring victory over arch-rival Army. Due to a change in the E.I.B.L.

FIRST RUN IN 8-3 W I N OVER A R M Y - N a v y shortstop Chuck Bongard streaks homeward with the first run in Navy's 8-3 win over Army in Annapolis on 17 A p r i l . Reaching back to make a late tog is Army catcher Jim Murray. The Midshipmen and Cadets will meet again on 30 May.

Photo by Edward J. Edahl

format. Navy will meet the Cadets twice in 1970. The first of these contests took place on April 17 and the Midshipmen, behind the pitching of Pete Schneider and the hitting of Captain Denny Losh, captured an 8-3 victory. Losh went 5-for-5 against the Cadets and a day later added two hits against Cornell to finish up with seven in one weekend, a performance that won E.I.B.L. "Player of the Week" honors for the Lorain, Ohio, first classman.

Thirteen-game baseball statistics revealed that Losh was the leading hitter among the Navy regulars with a .348 mark and paced the club in three other important offensive categories—hits (16), extra base hits (6), and runs-batted-in (13). Second baseman Scott Semko (.343) and catcher Bob Pearce (.333) 12

by Budd Thalman were other regulars over .300. As a team.

Navy's 13-game batting average was an impressive .295.

The Navy pitching was something to behold. Duff assigned the major workload to righthanders Pete Schneider and Ron Stowell and lefty Tom Galloway. Schneider was 4-0 with an ERA of 0.58, Galloway 3-0 and 1.58, and Stowell 1-0 with an earned run of 1.68. As a staff, Navy hurlers had a composite ERA of 1.04.

Rivaling the baseball team's return to the Eastern heights as a leading topic of conversation was the lacrosse team's convincing bid for a National Championship and the emergence of Navy's heavyweight crew after a succession of lean springs on the Severn.

Coach Bill Bilderback's stickmen weren't scoring a lot (a per-game average of seven was the lowest for five outings in Navy stick history) but the Midshipmen were tough defensively, the key to a 5-0 record at press time. The biggest victory of the young season was a 6-3 conquest of Maryland, always one of the nation's top stick outfits.

Captain Harry MacLaughlin, brother of the late All-America of the 1960s, had as expected shouldered the scoring load for the Midshipmen. MacLaughlin, an All-America midfielder as a second classman a year ago, fired home ten goals and assisted on three others to accumulate 13 points. Firstie Tom Herbert was in second spot with eight points (one goal and seven assists) while youngster Dennis Supko claimed third on his five goals and two assists.

The remarkable job done by Bilderback's football defense and his All-America goalie Len Supko is impossible to overlook. Opponents, unbelievably, were scoring at a rate only slightly better than four goals per game. Fronting the exciting Supko in the net were former football players Greg Murphy and Karl Schwelm and Dave Howe, excused from spring grid drills to give some muscle to the lacrosse cast.

The heavyweight crew won its first varsity race since June 11, 1966, and its first at home since June 12, 1965, when the Midshipmen pulled home in front of Yale and Georgetown on April 18th.

Coach Carl Ullrich's eight won with the unlikely combination of a coxswain who's been around water since birth and a stroke oar who wasn't around the wet stuff as recently as last spring. The cox was senior John Nute of Bainbridge Island, Wash., who had to take a ferry boat to commute to high school.

The stroke, Don Brewer of Bannerelk, N. C, rowed as a freshman at Rutgers University and as a Navy Plebe but was mysteriously absent from the boathouse in 1969. "When Don came out in the fall, he had never rowed our new style (slowing down the hands at recovery),"

Coach Ullrich says. "But Don is a very coachable young man and he caught on quickly. We never boated, him as a stroke oar in the fall and I think that until I told him of our intention to use him there the week before Princeton, he had no conception of our plans. Mentally and physically, there's no tougher competitor on our squad."

In other spring sports. Navy success was every bit as satisfying. The tennis team, with number one man Gordon Perry giving a strong performance, won six of its first eight outings. The golfers found the going a little tougher but were still on the sunny side of .500 (3-2). In track, the Midshipmen broke a losing spell that extended to May 4, 1968 (seven outdoor dual meets) when they pummeled St. John's 103-51. A loss to Maryland evened off the track record at 1-1. Taking a cue from the heavyweights, the lightweight crew split its first two races—the varsity losing to Princeton and then winning handily over Georgetown.

Unusual Spring G a m e Concludes 2 0 - D a y Football Practice Session

Coach Rick Forzano called an end to Navy's 20-day spring football practice session on Saturday, May 2nd, with an intra-squad game in the Stadium. Instead of the time-honored format for such scrimmages, however, Forzano let the players pick their own teams.

The "draft" was conducted by five of next year's first classmen. The Blue picks were made by quarterbacks Mike McNallen, center Don Gunther, defensive end Dave Robertson, linebacker Bill McKinney and defensive back Oz Fretz. Gold choices were exercised by offensive guard Chuck Boyer, offensive tackle Wally Winslow, wide receiver Scott Monson, defensive end Tom O'Brien, and safety Steve Dmetruk.

Generally, Forzano was pleased with the progress of his charges in spring ball. "We're bigger physically," the Navy skipper reported. "You can tell that by just looking at our roster. Our speed is not much better overall but we do have a few more people who are breakaway threats."

Overall, the most pleasing aspect of the I practices has been the discovery, Forzano says, "of more depth on which to build for the future. We can see more lads who will be playing for us over the next two or three years than we could a year ago."

Injuries have sidelined at least five performers—three of them offensive backs —who figure prominenty in Navy's 1970 plans. Halfback Bob Elflein and teammate Cal Durst were both shelved by knees as was fullback John Middlebrook. Linebacker Kevin Chambliss and defensive end Joe Grosel are others idled by ailing knees.

In another football development, Forzano announced the appointment of Baylor assistant Pete McCulley, offensive backfield skipper of the Bears for the past seven seasons, to fill the vacancy created SH I PMATE

There is no record of the longest interby the departure of Leeman Bennett to accept a position with the NFL St. Louis collegiate tennis match in history but it seems likely that Navy and George WashCardinals.

• ENGINEERS Born in Baton Rouge, La., McCulley is ington established one on Wednesday, a graduate of Louisiana Tech where he April 15. It took the Midshipmen nine • CONSTRUCTORS won All-Gulf States Conference honors hours and 20 minutes to defeat the at quarterback for the two-time League Colonials 5-4 in an indoor match that • MANAGEMENT champions. Before entering Tech, the was twice interrupted—by a previouslyCONSULTANTS new Navy assistant was an All-State sig- scheduled speech and varsity baseball practice.

The match began at 2:40 p.m. nal-caller at Baton Rouge Istrouma High and concluded shortly before midnight.

School.

Navy wrestling captain Dale Stahl After winning his B.S., McCulley enExecuWve O^ffces tered the coaching profession as an assist- battled National runner-up Joe Carsten20 MX. Pleasant Ave., sen of Iowa to a 0-0 draw in the 134ant at Alexander, La., Menard High Newark, N. J. 07104 School. He moved to Bastrop, La., High pound bout at the recent East-West allstar mat meet in Ames, Iowa.

Stahl, EastSchool two seasons later and served as ern titlist at that weight, was a member PETER A. CIPRIANO, P.E., President an assistant there in 1958.

Coach McCulley moved into the college of the East aggregation, which suffered a CLASS OF 1944 ranks in 1959, accepting a position at 23-15 setback in the post-season showdown at Iowa State University.

Stephen F. Austin College. He left after Nineteen lettermen were included on one year to join the University of Houston staff. McCulley worked with the one of the last spring football depth charts August, the invitees will include 26 "N" —ten on offense and nine on defense. winners.

Cougars in 1960 and 1961.

Navy leads Army 9-5-1 in the annual In 1962, he returned to Bastrop High, Seven other veterans were excused from the drills or sidetracked to the injured year-long athletic series between the where he had been an assistant three seasons earlier, as head coach. He joined list. When fall practice convenes next service academies.

John Bridgers at Baylor in 1963. McCulley's pupils with the Bears included quarterback Don Trull, one of the nation's top CAPITOL HILL

by Fred Lardner passers in 1963; Terry Southall, who is Baylor's career passing leader with 328 completions and 4,100 yards, and half- "DAY OF government classified employ- mission on government pay and by the back Lawrence Elkins, who still holds ees and military personnel, which with Bureau of Labor Statistics on industrial virtually all of the Bear pass receiving the recent 6 percent raise now averages pay, shows that with the 6 percent inrecords. the same or a little more than industrial crease government top pay is higher than pay, may be increased again January 1, industrial pay in 10 of 16 white collar Captains Are Named in work classifications.

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Nine Winter Sports The proposed additional 8 percent inThe leaders of non-postal unions of Captain J. O. Coppedge, Director of crease in postal pay is dependent upon Athletics, recently released the results of government employees do not like what enactment of legislation establishing a elections to choose captains of Navy's they call the favored treatment given pos- postal "corporation" and increases in postnine indoor athletic squads for the 1970- tal workers in the pay negotiations. The age rates. Congress and the Administrapostal workers get another 8 percent in71 season. Selected by their teammates crease January 1. Letter carriers and tion may not agree on all details of this were: clerks will be able to reach the top pay legislation, but there is no doubt that it Basketball-—Jack L. Conrad of Allen- of their grades within eight years under will be enacted. town, Pa.; Fencing—William H. Donges the new law, whereas many have worked of Port Jefferson, N. Y.; Gymnastics twenty years and have not gotten top pay. More Pay, More Enlisteds —William Rightmire, Jr., of Richland, Also, the government will pay the entire While President Nixon does not agree Wash.; Pistol—Robert C. Mayes of Al- cost of health insurance policies for postal buquerque, N. M.; Rifle-^—William E. workers. The percentage pay increases for with all the recommendations suggested Roukema of Billings, Mont.; S q u a s h - postal workers total 14 percent. Accord- by the Commission on an All-Volunteer Mike K. Wilson of Long Beach, Calif.; ing to George Meany, AFL-CIO Presi- Armed Force, he supports its basic conSwimming—David A. Pearl of Maple- dent, top boss of the postal labor unions, clusion and agrees "we should move now wood, N. J.; Track—James A. Bloom of the total increase will be about 25 percent. toward ending the draft." To encourage Tampa, Fla., and Wrestling—Lewis G. When Meany saw this postal pay fight more enlistments and reduce draft calls to developing, he jumped into it himself and zero, the President proposes an additional Mason of Moses Lake, Wash. took over. It may be one of his greatest increase of 20 percent in pay for enlisted > Toucliing All the Bases . . . victories; every time government pay is men with less than two years of service, Navy fencing captain Bert Freeman increased, it is easier for industrial labor effective January 1, 1971. This action, if approved by Congress, would raise the checked in with the best showing by an unions to get pay increases. annual pay of these enlisted men by $500 American foilsman at the recent MartiniLeaders of non-postal government un- million a year. In January 1971, for inRossi International Championships in ions threaten to strike unless their memNew York City. Freeman, a native of bers get an additional 8 percent increase. clusion in the fiscal 1972 budget, the President will recommend an additional $2 Philadelphia who had a 19-5 record for billion for added pay and other benefits, Comparison With Industrial Pay. "The : the Midshipmen in 1969-70, wound up especially for those serving their first two with a share of fifth place in the final government is committed by law to a pay years. policy of comparability, that is, pay levels standings. On his way. Freeman defeated "While we focus on removing inequi/ Hungary's National Champion, the Silver should correspond to those in business and Medalist in the 1968 Olympics, and the industry," President Nixon said in early ties in the pay of men serving their first second-ranked foilsman in Poland. Free- April. "The agreed-upon government- few years in the military," the President man was finally eliminated by the even- wide pay increases complies with this said, "we must not neglect the career servicemen. They are the indispensable core tual foil winner. Coach Andre Deladrier standard."

A survey made by the weekly maga- of our Armed Forces. The increasing called the performance "perhaps the best ; ever" by one of his fencers in Interna- zine, U. S. News & World Report, using technological complexity of modern dedata furnished by the Civil Service Com- fense, and the constantly changing inter',tional competition.

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national situation, make their assignments ever more difficult, and critical. We shall continue to make every effort to ensure that they are fairly treated and justly compensated."

N e w Survivor Benefit Plan

Since shortly after World War II organizations serving military retirees have been seeking enactment of a law which would enable retirees to assure their dependents of a survivor benefit program much like that offered to civilian employees of government. In 1947 a law, now called the Retired Servicemen's Family Protection Act, became effective. In addition to being costly, this law was so restrictive that now, even after several amendments, only 20 percent of retirees eligible to participate in the plan do so.

In 1953 the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Act became effective, providing compensation for survivors of service members who die while on active duty or from service-connected causes.

Numerous bills were introduced in this Congress to provide service members with survivor benefit protection on a broad basis. The most promising of these was H. R. 6226, sponsored by Representative Charles S. Gubser (R.-Calif.), which offered a program much like that available to civilian employees of government. This bill was formulated by the Fleet Reserve Association and backed by the Retired Officers Association and other organizations.

Now the Defense Department has accepted this plan, with at least one exception. DOD officials point out that the military have Social Security, a retirement and a survivor benefit plan, whereas government civilian employees do not.

The department is working on a plan which would be available to all service members, offering about the same benefits as the civilian plan at about the same cost, but combining survivor benefit features of Social Security so that only one plan would be available. The Retired Servicemen's Family Protection Plan would be abandoned, and its participants would be placed under the new plan.

Rep. L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S. C ) , chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said some months ago he expected to hold hearings on such a bill late this year. But the DOD may not have the bill ready this year. It is expected to be enacted in the 92nd Congress, as part of an overall plan of improving service benefits to attract and retain career members.

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"I feel that as Secretary of Defense I have been tough on the Navy," said Melvin Laird during hearings on the Defense Department procurement authorization bill for fiscal 1971. He may have been joking, although it is easy to recall that he was among those in the Defense Department and the Congress who beat down requests for naval funds, shipbuilding primarily, in recent years.

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As the procurement authorization bill was approved by the House Armed Services Committee, the Navy appears to have done pretty well. However, that is the first of several steps the bill must take, and other steps will be more difficult.

Rep. L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S. C ) , committee chairman, decided to be more subtle in getting more Navy money in this authorization bill. Last year he used his influence to have the House approve a shipbuilding authorization of $3.5 billion, instead of the $2.5 billion sought by the Defense Department. However, the Administration made it plain that it would not spend the extra money even if appropriated. The proposed extra $1 billion was cut out by the Senate Armed Services Committee.

This year Mr. Rivers said that he might reject President Nixon's proposal for an expanded anti-ballistic missile system.

"To me it's a matter of priorities," Rivers said. "I'm more worried about the plight of the U. S. Navy than I am about the ABM at this point." , Rivers was called to the White House for a consultation. Afterward it was learned that Rivers had agreed to go along with the President's request to deploy Safeguard around a third intercontinental ballistic missile site, and that the President would urge approval of more money for naval shipbuilding.

The committee added $435 million to the original $2.7 billion shipbuilding and modernization fund, making a total of $3.1 billion for this purpose.

The committee authorized an expenditure of $20.24 billion for ships, planes, research, etc.

Carriers A p p r o v e d

Last year in the Senate there was a terrific legislative battle over the continuation of aircraft carrier building. Senators Walter F. Mondale (D.-Minn.) and Clifford P. Case (R.-N. J.) sponsored an amendment to the fiscal 1970 appropriations bill to have a study made of the need for and cost of aircraft carriers, particularly 15 of them.

A subcommittee of eight members of the Senate and the House Armed Services Committee, chaired by Senators John C. Stennis (D.-Miss.) and Charles E. Bennett (D.-Fla.), were appointed to make the study.

"The attack aircraft carrier has in the past and will into the foreseeable future, continue to perform a vital and indispensable role in insuring the control of our sea lanes essential to our commerce," the study group reported. "With the current emphasis on reducing American commitments abroad in both Europe and the Pacific the highly mobile carrier provides a unique means of providing American air power in distant locations without establishing bases and installations ashore."

The only dissenter was Senator Stuart Symington (D.-Mo.), who said Congress

should postpone any more spendmg on carrier projects because of their high cost. Senator Symington said he would like to see the National Security Council study on global defense, not yet published.

Senator Stennis said he also would like to see this study, and that a start on procurement for the proposed fourth nuclear carrier should be delayed until this study is available.

The subcommittee has urged Congress to approve the $152 million included in the fiscal 1971 authorization bill for purchase of long-range items for the CVAN70. Senators Mondale and Case plan to fight against a carrier fleet of 15, pointing to the cost of each new carrier, about $600 million, and the cost of a carrier task force, about $2 billion.

"Secret R e p o r t " Against

Carriers

The Defense Department's Office of Systems Analysis has put out a 56-page report stating that the nation does not need any additional aircraft carriers and could safely reduce its present fleet of 15 to fewer than 12. The Systems Analysis Office has put out several reports on naval matters unfavorable to official Navy thinking and distributed them to a few anti-Navy, left-wing newspapers at times when subjects of the reports are being debated in Congress. While these reports are described as Pentagon studies, actually they are not official.

Unfavorable reports on submarines and a proposal to reduce ASW naval units created quite a stir in recent years. When Melvin Laird became Secretary of Defense, it was assumed, and stated, that he .would crack down on this Systems Analysis Office. Perhaps Laird did not really bump heads.

Without carriers, the report states, the Navy's need for surface ships would be largely reduced, and it would have to depend on a submarine force. Comparisons are made to show that it would be less costly to use foreign bases with planes than to depend on carrier task force floating bases.

N e w Anti-Defense Lobbyists

The number of persons and organizations trying to influence Congress to cut defense funds this year is larger than ever before. In late April various organizations met in Washington, on Capitol Hill, to listen to various legislators, primarily Senators, tell them that there will never be adequate pollution control until there are drastic cuts in defense spending.

On the so-called "Earth" day, there were millions of children and young people out of doors. Among them were very many militants, the same types who have been rioting and destroying in many areas, and it was indicated by their signs and printed material that this so-called "Ecology" is aimed at business and industry, the Republican Party, and President Nixon, as well as defense.

Naturally, to bring these people into an anti-Nixon drive pleases the Senate liberals. A few of these Senators have hinted SH I PMATE

that the ecology thing might entail some violence, and it is possible that these militants will break up some things as a means of trying to force industries to end pollution overnight, as you might say.

Here a r e some of the things said at that meeting in W a s h i n g t o n : American Federation of T e a c h e r s : " T h e more the military spends, the less we spend on schools. T h e A F T has a great interest in seeing defense waste removed."

Wilderness Society: "You're not going to get a decent environment as long as you keep throwing money away to keep soldiers fat and happy. We'll tell our members and they'll tell the congressmen."

An "Ad H o c Committee on the 1971 Defense Budget" has been formed, and now has stationery and an office in W a s h ington.

THE MAIL BOAT Shipmate: Despite the disclaimer on the masthead of Shipmate, regarding the opinions of the authors you publish, it ill becomes the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association to make the pages of its alumni magazine available for attacks by innuendo on members of the Senate of the United States, naming names.

I refer to the article by Fred Lardner in Shipmafe, April, 1970.

It happens that all the Senators attacked are Democrats. They are also what Lardner calls liberals, and, according to him, members of a new cult he has dreamed up called anti-militarists. It just could be that many members of the Alumni Association are Democrats, despite Lardner's snobbish attitude toward this persuasion. Maybe even a few of our members are liberals. I suppose none of us would admit to being anti-militarists, but it is in extremely poor taste to publish such divisive items as the ones to which I referred, in a magazine devoted to nostalgia and Auld Lang Syne. Nor do I think that the situation would be improved by giving equal space to opposing viewpoints. The subject of politics has long been taboo in the wardroom;,so should it be in Shipmate.

This is the third or fourth time that I have had occasion to write to you concerning the offensiveness of Lardner's articles. You asked my agreement to publish my letters, but I always refused because I did not, and do not, want to contribute to the divisiveness. However, since my "silent" representations have not brought results, you may publish this letter, if you consider that it will contribute to the well-being of the Association.

In closing, though I referred to what I consider to be a divisive and snobbish attitude on the part of Lardner, whether he is, or will become, effete, is up to you.

THOMAS J. CASEY '23

125th ANNIVERSARY

HOMECOMING OCTOBER 9, 10, 11 JUNE,

1970

SEA BREEZES

by Paul Schratz '39

The Revolt of Youth

We're all getting our lumps these days.

The leadership of the dedicated and loyal senior military professional in Vietnam is criticized for gross overmilitarization of "a political and social problem." His concept of military justice is criticized as a travesty on the rights of the accused, even though many of the accused deliberately forfeit those rights by openly challenging the whole structure of discipline on which justice itself must be founded. Because of the over-competitive drive for advancement imposed on the senior by the system, he is accused of callousness and insensitivity toward the men who bear the brunt of his ambition. A great managerial feat in fighting a major war on the opposite side of the globe without mobilization is overlooked in accusations of overorganization and "stultification of innovation and dynamism" in the younger officers.

At the opposite end of the military pyramid, the fledgling officer in an ROTC uniform is equally harassed. Campus activists, protesting the war and its military leadership, swing out in mindless anger to destroy the symbolic presence of militarism on campus and with it the best hope for providing a civilianizing influence which they also claim is missing in the military profession. The current crisis at Washington University in St. Louis is typical. The majority of students and faculty have repeatedly expressed support for ROTC in campus polls, yet the young radicals burn and deface buildings and bring the university to a standstill. When police are reluctantly called in, substantial majorities of other students and faculty join the fray in sympathy with presumed rights of the minority, and the harassed university officials suddenly appear to be the aggressors. Worse, students and faculty not in sympathy with the radicals also attack the university with a multimillion dollar lawsuit charging that their studies are interfered with, their rights of assembly have been abridged and "orderly political processes and participation in educational and related activities" are barred.

Admiral Rickover aptly suggested to Congress recently that academicians across the country have been bamboozled by young radicals who grant the professor neither the freedom to teach nor the student the freedom to choose courses which displease the rebels.

"No one in modern times has violated academic freedom so senselessly and brutally in our country. Why do we let them escape punishment for lawless acts in the name of the same academic freedom that they are attempting to destroy?"

At close range, it is clear that the few leaders are fanatics with a religious zeal impenetrable to facts and logic and comparable to nothing since the inquisition. The tragedy is the many followers who accept the cause as their own and utterly reject the whole purpose of an education aimed above all to teach one to think, to evaluate and to judge on merit and not on mass appeal.

My own university is not involved, bless 'em, but as both a senior military member of the Establishment and a university official, I expect the worst of both worlds. Nonetheless, my support is unquestionably with the students, for here is our hope for a better world. 1 disagree on principle with violent activism, yet the world will someday be a better place if only because the iconoclast off^ers hope to throw off the shackles of the world as it is.

UNITED STATES NAVAl ACADEMY AlUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS HANSON W . BALDWIN

President—MR.

(7405), Roxbury, Ct. Vice President (Eastern FELIX

L.

JOHNSON,

'24

Area)—VADM.

USN

(5289), Leonardtown, Md. Vice President (Central

(Ret.)

'20

Area)—RADM.

JOHN E . KIRKPATRICK, U S N R (Ret.) '31

(10277), Oklahoma City, Ok. Vice President (Western Area)—CAPT. L.

P.

MCCALLUM,

USN

J.

(Ret.)

'35

(11761), Seattle, Wash.

Past

President—AoM.

USN D.C.

(Ret.)

'16

ROBT. B . CARNEY,

(4521),

E.vecutive Director—RADM.

Washington,

W . F . FITZGER-

ALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md. TRUSTEES

Superintendent's

Representative

THOMAS E . JACKSON, U S N

— CAPT. '47

(19165),

USNA, Annapolis, Md. At Large

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1970) CDR. WILLIAM R . SMEDBERG, IV, U S N

'51

(22237) RADM. J. W. CRUMPACKER, U S N (Ret.) '31

(10294) MR. H . R . DUDEN, JR. '47 (19003) CDR. R . B . PIRIE, JR., USN '55 (25101)

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1971) CAPT. C . H . BLAIR, U S N '45 (16617) CAPT. W . C . CHAPMAN, USN (Ret.)

'44

(1S857) LCOL. W . G. LEFTWICH, JR., USMC

'53

(23456) CAPT.

E.

P.

RANKIN,

USN

(Ret.)

'37

(12728) (To serve through Spring Meeting 1972) RADM. JOHN W . AILES, III, U S N

(Ret.)

'30 (9686) LCoL. JAMES R . BOWSER, JR., USMC '52

(22789) CAPT.

C . TURNER JOY, JR., U S N R - R

'47

(19251) RADM.

ROBERT

W.

MCNITT,

USN

'38

(12837) From Local Chapters

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1970) RADM. SCHUYLER N . PYNE, USN (Ret.) '25

(7724), Annapolis CAPT. T . H . SUDDATH, USN (Ret.) (13135),

Boston CAPT. HERBERT I. MANDEL, U S N

(Ret.) '38

(13155), New London V A D M . PAUL D . STROOP, USN

(Ret.)

'26

(8167), Coronado CDR.

H . W . BURNETT, JR., (SC) U S N (Ret.)

'43 (15665), Detroit LCDR. E . R . QUADY, U S N R '43 (15800),

Los Angeles CAPT.

PAUL W . SIEGRIST, U S N R

(Ret.)

'24 (7369), New York CAPT. F . K . B . WHEELER, U S N

(Ret.)

'35

(11962), Peninsula CAPT. T . M . DELL, USN (Ret.) '21 (6087),

Philadelphia CDR. ROLAND R . RIGGS, USN

(Ret.)

'04

(2653), San Francisco No one as yet elected from Seattle Chapter RADM.

R . P.

HUNTER,

USN

(10130), Washington, D. C.

(Ret.)

'31

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SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINE

September-October Copy due at Alumni House 20 July November Copy due at Alumni House 10 September

ALL HANDS ADMIRAL JACKSON, MARK 104

WHAT'S YOUR PROGRAM?

Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson graduated from the Naval Academy in 1887. At 104 he is the oldest living graduate of any of the service academies.

Admiral Jackson's forty-three years of active duty in the Navy and forty more active years in "retirement" have spanned an era of transition from sail to steam to air to space.

Although he is not now as active in gardening, golf and civic aflfairs as he was a few years ago. Admiral Jackson's interest continues.

The President of the Alumni Association addressed the following birthday greeting to this distinguished alumnus.

A January mailing from Alumni House to class and chapter officers requested information concerning class and chapter programs and activities in support of the Alumni Association's objectives. In mind were individual or organization projects for finding and advising suitable candidates for the Naval Academy; public relations activities designed to further the interests of the country, the services and the Academy; assistance to and cooperation with the Blue and Gold Program; and any original eflforts intended for the "common good." The purpose of the Association's inquiry was to publicize worthwhile programs as a matter of recognition and in the hope that a dissemination of them would result in a more widespread and effective application.

Response has not been overwhelming.

While it is known that many of the classes and perhaps a majority of the chapters have beneficial programs of one sort or another, no more than a third of the classes have been heard from and to date only one chapter secretary has taken the time to write.

The Kittyhawk chapter (Dayton, Oh.) is composed for the most part of alumni who are officers in the Air Force, or who are perhaps connected with the aircraft industry.

The chapter's activities, however, are "Blue and Gold" as evidenced by excerpts from Secretary of the Chapter James Gallagher's letter.

"In addition to working very closely with the local Blue and Gold Officers, each year we host an Operation Information Luncheon during the Christmas season. We invite the midshipman who is home on operation information 'duty' to be our guest speaker. In addition, in November we contact the Executive Department of the .Academy to 'spread the word' on the luncheon and invite all of the midshipmen from the area as well as their fathers to be our guests. Most important, we also invite a number of potential midshipmen and their fathers as our guests.

This makes for an outstanding gathering— a mix of the old, the current and the future!

The event has grown in popularity over the last few years and this year over sixty attended—forty were midshipmen, potential midshipmen or fathers . . .

"Five years ago, the Congressman-Elect

Dear Admiral Jackson, As President of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and on behalf of our Alumni throughout the world, I extend sincere congratulations and all good wishes to you on the great occasion of your one hundred and fourth birthday.

One hundred and four years by the calendar, ever-young in spirit, and timeless in the hearts and memories of your host of friends and shipmates, you are an inspiration to all of us.

Your distinguished naval career followed by your significant contributions in civilian aflfairs has marked you for all time as a truly great American. You are a shining symbol to all of us; we are proud to be fellow-alumni of such a great naval and civic leader.

T O you we extend our warmest greetings and respect. May you enjoy all good health, joy, happiness and continued pleasant living —a reward you so justly deserve.

Sincerely, W. H. BALDWIN

President PEROT TO BOARD OF VISITORS

H. Ross Perot, member of the class of 1953, has been appointed by President Nixon to the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors.

Mr. Perot, President of Electronic Data Systems and Chairman of the Board of United We Stand, has attained world-wide notice in connection with his eflforts to bring relief to prisoners of war in enemy hands in Southeast Asia.

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from the 3rd District of Ohio announced that he was going to set up Citizen Advisory Committees to help in the selection of his appointments to the Academies. The Kittyhawk Chapter volunteered its support and ever since our members have comprised the entire U. S. Naval Academy Advisory Committee. We conduct the Committee meetings in a very professional manner and interview each potential candidate. We review his file as well. The results have been outstanding and the appointments are made in a nonpolitical and very fair manner. The local congressmen have been complimented by the Academy for using this approach. As you well know, you can't find the best candidate on test scores alone !

"For the past two years, we have also included the Operation Information midshipman on our panel. This not only helps close the 'generation gap,' but helps bring the concepts of the new Academy into consideration."

COMPUTER MAILING ADDRESSES

Some of the address forms returned to the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association in response to recent mailings are accompanied by requests for "SC" or "CHC," etc. j to be shown after the individual's name. At I the time of conversion to the computer, the system was designed to omit extra alphabetical characters including staff corps as being unnecessary in the mailing function.

They will, however, appear in the Register of Alumni because they are pertinent to the individual's record. : Other requests have involved the arrangement of the individual's name itself (initials only; first initial then middle name, etc.). Since the computer is programmed to print on the window envelope insert, rank, first name, middle name(s), last name, service and retired if appropriate, this cannot , readily be varied to suit individual desires. | On the Shipmate labels, and on print-outs i for class lists, the computer is programmed ' for rank, first two initials, last name, service, and retired if appropriate.

It is hoped that this description of the mailing programs will allay any possible feeling that the Alumni Association may be unresponsive to individual requests regarding the addressing of their mail.

S H 1 PMATE

HOW ABOUT GOOD O L ' - ?

Twenty-one Naval Academy classes have added to the decor of the Alumni House taproom—and in a decidedly appropriate way— by the gift of a mounted class seal. Some of the plaques carry a small brass plate citing an occasion for the gift but most of them rely on the seal itself to proclaim that good ol' umpty-ump wants to be numbered among those present. "Good ol' umpty-ump" consists of '08, '19, '21, '22, '23 (in the '23 Room), •24, '25, '26, '33, '34, '39, '44, '45, '46, '47, '52, •55, '56, '58, '64 and '66.

—Arrange with the appropriate testing agency for the submission of their scores to the N R O T C College Scholarship Program.

—Apply for the NROTC College Scholarship Program between 1 April 1970 and 1 December 1970 in accordance with the 1971 Bulletin of Information.

Brochures and application blanks for this program may be obtained from the nearest Navy or Marine Corns Recruiting Station listed in your telephone directory or from the Chief of Naval Personnel, Pers-B6411, Department of the Navy, Washington, D. C. 20370.

125th ANNIVERSARY

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Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Rel.), 5509 Grove Sl. Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey 0, Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, Ind. 46901

As this is read the 60th anniversary of our graduation date, 3 June 1910, will have passed I What a day that was in the lives of the 129 of us who marched up to receive the coveted diploma; and to toss our midshipman caps to the ceiling of the Armory; Dahlgren Hall, they call it now. The inexorable toll of the years seems to make it impracticable to have another class reunion this year. But at the hour, no doubt, each of the 29 of us remaining will say to himself "Come gather round, sons of 1910; here's a toast to our dear old class," and we will be joined in singing the praise of the class of 1910 by some 14 loyal bilgers."

Your reporter is setting his sails to be in Annapolis at Alumni Homecoming time with his daughter, and bid the final farewell to our Alma Mater then. He hopes he will not be the only 1910'er present.

HOMECOMING Alumni House T a p Room

But where are the other 40 or 50 able bodied and lively classes whose plaques, added to those already there, could make the .\lumni House tap room look like a spot it is meant to be—a place of good cheer, a room for the congenial gathering of all USNA alumni and where every class is represented—from way, way back up to the present.

Why don't you absentee classes assert yourselves and add your class seal to those on the tap room bulkhead? Maybe there is a spare one in that old sea chest up in the attic.

NROTC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Young men planning on attending college should evaluate the opportunities of the NROTC College Scholarship Program. This program trains career officers for the Navy and Marine Crops. Benefits include Navy payment of tuition, educational fees, textbooks, uniforms, and a $50 monthly subsistence allowance for four years. Selected candidates are enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve and are appointed midshipmen upon enrollment in college. The college majors which a candidate may undertake -are many, and only a few nontechnical professional majors are prohibited. During the summers between college years, midshipmen participate in at-sea, aviation and amphibious training periods which provide practical experience in naval and marine operations and from which they receive many varied and rewarding experiences. Upon graduation midshipmen may be commissioned as Ensigns in the U. S. Navy or as Second Lieutenants in the U. S. Marine Corps.

OCTOBER 9 , 10, 11

Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.) 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W. Washington, D. 0. 20008

The March issue of Shipmate related how a car flattened our classmate, BGen. Rufe SPILLER. I have received word from Mark Husey that after 89 days of confinement Rufe is comfortably settled in his apartment, and walks alone with the aid of a cane. We send him every wish for complete recovery, and congratulate him on his fortitude during this harrowing experience.

The 14 April luncheon for the classes of '08, '09, '10 and '11 was held at the Army and Navy Club of Washington, DC. It was attended by B. H. Beiri '11, F. A. Braisted '09, W. D. Chandler '11, J. W. DuBose '08, P. F. Foster '11, E. J. Gillam '10, C. J. Moore '10, C. B. Platt '09, R. S. Robertson '09, and R. C. Williams '09.

Bob P L A T T recently drove to Richmond, Va., to pick up his son Cdr. Grafton S. Platt, who was flying in from Hawaii. Bob visited Easy Wickham at Hickory Hill, and found Easy and son, Bill, overseeing the removal of some large trees that had come down. Both Easy and Bill look well and show the result of good outdoor living. Bill has a lovely wife who manages things inside.

Bob says he had a pleasant, but all too short, visit; and the next day Easy piloted him to Richard Byrd Airport, where they picked up Grafton.

Applications for this program will be considered based on scores obtained on either the Scholastic Aptitude Test ( S A T ) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), Princeton, New Jersey or the American College Test ( A C T ) of the American College Testing Program, Iowa City, Iowa, in lieu of the Navy College Aptitude Test ( N C A T ) previously utilized.

Applicants for the 1971 N R O T C College Scholarship Program must:

B I R T H D A Y G R E E T I N G S TO T H E F O L L O W I N G : In May, Morrison on the 3rd; Rice on the 4th; Carter on the 17th; and Guiler on the 29th. For June, McCandlish on the 3rd; Doyle on the 22nd; Hustvedt on the 23rd; and Platt on the 30th.

Will also include our July birthdays, as Shipmate may not be out in time to acknowledge them. So, for July, Paunack on the 4th; Hershey on the 8th; and Wickham and Porter on the 17th. Our apologies for the belated May greetings. Due to a change in the personnel of Shipmate office they were omitted.

—Apply for and take either test specified above at their own expense prior to 31 December 1970.

Mabel Dysart has changed her address to 715 Salcover Street, Jamestown, N. Y. 14701.

JUNE,

1 970

The Christmas C a r d

Fanny Sherman has been reveling in the floral beauties of Palm Springs. And Evelyn Traynor has been checking in at the azalea festivals at Charleston and Wilmington, so say recent postcards from each of these traveling associates.

It was shocking to note that Spike (Wm. Pierce) BROWN is shown in the Register of Alumni as having died on 10 Dec. 1967.

Somehow we missed that. It appeared in Shipmate in the Last Call column in Dec. 1968. Spike was a fine classmate, who retired very early. We belatedly extend our condolences to Mrs. Brown.

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Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Ret.) 2029 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Adm. Harry W. Hill, USN (Ret.) 201 Prince George St. Annapolis, Md. 21401

Frances Cobb, in her home in Chevy Chase, is looking forward to spring and her lovely garden. One son, Calvin Jr., lives nearby with his five children. Her other son, Cdr. W. C. Cobb, USNA '49, commands a destroyer squadron based in Newport. Frances 17

says that she recently saw Esther Magruder "looking as lovely as ever."

Anne Goodhue writes that she is "truly well and enjoys life, my church, a few close friends, an occasional snort, and my children who live close by." As a twenty-year "native" of Coronado, she hates the new bridge which is rapidly ruining what was always a quiet and peaceful Coronado. I'm sure she has the sympathy of all of us who have known and loved the old Coronado.

A most interesting letter from Dot Carstarphen at 525 Spruce St., San Diego, CA 92103. She had just returned from a wonderful trip over the holidays to both the United States and British Virgin Islands.

Her son. Rivers Jr., and family of three children and two grandchildren lives in St. Thomas, where he owns, operates and skippers a 14-passenger Brixham trawler to nearby Leeward Islands. On her way home she visited her widowed sister-in-law at Scottsdale, Az. Marty Hayes Wilder reports a change of address to P. O. Box 336, Scottsdale, Az. 85252.

In order to be closer to her son and family Julia Lowry moved about two years ago to 773 North Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, W I 53202, where she has a comfortable apartment right on the lake, and a fine view of the large and small ships continually passing. When winter comes she heads for Hawaii, where for about four months she can be found at the Halekulani Hotel. She says, "I will always be happy to see any of the class of 1911 in Milwaukee or Hawaii, so do give me a call."

There was a gay birthday party for Starr KING on 16 March at the Porter Road home of his son, Capt. Randolph King: Many old friends, all his children, nine grand and great-grand children, joined in the celebration. One grandson, Midn. 1st Class William A. King, was there with his attractive fiancee, Carroll Lee Doty. They will be married in the Chapel on 6 June. About July Capt. King will take over an important new assignment as C O . Naval Ships Research and Development Laboratories with headquarters at Carderock, Md. George McMILLIN, Scott and Gladys McCAUGHEY were present at the decommissioning ceremony of the USS HORNET on 30 March at the Naval Shipyard, Long Beach. George recalls that shortly before World War II broke, Dan CALLAGHAN was aide to the President, Mort DEYO was aide to SecNav, and he, George, was Governor of Guam. He wrote both of them and they complied with his request for pictures of their bosses, which he hung in the high school. When the Japs arrived as my uninvited guests, one of them commented to me that "Mr. Roosevelt was a very bad man, and did I think the American people would support him in a war against Japan?"

They found the answer the hard way.

Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.!

1922 Carrollton Rd. Annapolis, Md. 21401

The lost is found! We know where Allen G U T H R I E lives. An old friend has told us.

The address is: Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

Bill and Joy Scofield, children of our old friend, Sco, were in Annapolis a few days ago. We didn't get to see them, but P and Margaret W E E M S did. They have three children.

Your secretary recently received a letter from Cal Laning, class of '29, 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041. He wrote 18

with the approval of the board of trustees of Vinson Hall, McLean, Va. The home has been established for widows of Naval officers.

It accepts retired officers, too. It just so happens that your secretary has some dear friends living there. They tell me that it is a comfortable and pleasant place to live.

There are some efficiency and larger apartments available now. 1 believe that Vinson Hall might solve some of the living problems of the present period. You might even find a good cribbage opponent there. For a more complete description, if you are interested, write to John Ferriter, Bldg. 59, US Naval Observatory, Connecticut Ave., Washington, DC 20290.

Exec, V. P., Paul D. Sleeper, Apt. 710 4545 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

My hospital surgery, with complications, took much longer than was expected. Then a long bout with pneumonia immediately after I returned home kept me tied up and very weak. I am now much improved and expect to have class news of '13 in each issue of Shipmate.

Because of the above, I recently got out a special bulletin to all classmates and widows to bring them up-to-date on news of 1913.

Therefore this issue of Shipmate covers only current news.

The class of '13 had its 57th anniversary reunion at Annapolis Hilton Inn 17-19 April.

This reunion will be reported in the next issue of Shipmate. I received many notes and expressions of regret; and best regards to all who attended from those who could not be present.

Those attending our 1 April A / N DC luncheon were classmates Davis, Helmick and Sleeper; A'13 Crane, Crittenberger, Davidson and Johnson; and Col. Dupuy, USA (Ret.). It seems that winter vacations are now about over.

N E W ADDRESSES Mrs. R. B. Durfee, 3725 S. W. Mt. Adams Dr., Portland, Or. She is the daughter of Red Ruble.

KNIGHT, to P. O. Box 1457, Lajolla, CA 92037.

We were all delighted to learn that our good friend LGen. W. D. Crittenberger, A'13, received the Benjamin F. Castle Award for the individual who best exemplifies the ideals of West Point. Congratulations, Crit, from 1913 USNA. In the Italian campaign of World War II, Gen. Crittenberger's IV Corps, part of Gen. Mark Clark's Sth Army, fought the Germans continuously for 401 days. They drove the enemy north in Italy from Rome across the Arno River ; then through the Apennine mountains and across the Po River, until the final overwhelming defeat and surrender of the German Ligurian Army on 29 April 1945. Since retirement in 1952, after commanding the 1st U. S. Army at Governor's Island, N. Y., he served as Civil Defense adviser in 1954 to the Mayor of New York City. He then assumed the presidency for three years of the Association of Graduates of the Military Academy. His wife is the former Josephine Woodhull of San Antonio, Tx. Only one of three sons survives. Townsend W. was killed in action in Germany in March, 1945, and Dale J. was killed in action in Vietnam in September, 1969. Their other son, MGen. Willis D., Jr., is now deputy chief of stafif for operations of the U. S. Army in Europe. Crit's decorations include the DSM with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and 16 foreign awards.

B R O W N E L L sent the "Household Happenings" booklet which he wrote. Various headings are "Pets," "Visitors," "Culinary," "Upkeep," "Gardens," "Diversions," etc. It is great; I wish you all could read it. Thanks, John. He sent his best regards to all.

CRAVEN, 'I'm still under doctor's care.

My best to all.

DALE, "25 March: Just returned from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It was really cold."

GRAYSON, "We will have all our family here this year, including my youngest brother and wife from Alabama. Best regards to all present at our 57th."

J O N E S , Mrs. J. Douglas, "On 16 Jan., Christopher Scott Loomis was born. He is my first great-grandson, and I am mighty proud of him." Congratulations, Eleanor.

J U P P , Francine writes that she and Bill are nicely located in their apartment in Seattle.

M.ASEK, Bill phoned me during my illness to give his best wishes. He also reminds me that Capt. Jim Lovell of Apollo 13 is his nephew, the son of Bill's sister. Their flight will be over before you see this, but we all hope and pray everything goes O. K. QUINLAN, Earl tells me he phoned Florence Gillette in January and Agnes Vanderkloot on Easter Sunday and both were well and in good spirits.

T I S D A L E , "Sorry I will be on a trip to Europe at time of our 57th, but hope all present will have a wonderful time. Others who cannot be at our 57th but sent their regrets and best wishes to those attending were: Clarkson, Evans, Hall, Hudson, Miller, Thurston, Todd, Vaill and White. We will really miss all those who cannot attend. We regret that they will miss this last chance to see classmates in a group, as this will be 1913's last formal reunion.

Frances and I send our best to you all.

Sec'y, Capt. John 1. Hale, USN (Ret.) 4105 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Capt Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, Ca. 92042

Earlier this year the New York News in a Sunday edition published a one-half page interesting article relating to the career of our Arthur E. W I L L S as a naval officer, writer and traveller. The article includes some comment by Arthur as to physical fitness, the Naval Academy curriculum, etc., and a photograph of Arthur as a commander and another as a civilian.

Charlotte Cochrane, a resident of Vinson Hall, celebrated her 80th birthday (she looks to be about 16) with a successful and very enjoyable champagne buffet dinner party at Vinson Hall. The guests, numbering about one hundred and twenty-five, were limited to residents of Vinson Hall with the exception of members of Charlotte's family.

Karen Paul, granddaughter of our late classmate, Ed Short and his widow, Mildred, was married to Ensign Craig Bathgate, USNA class of '69, in the Naval Academy St. Andrew's Chapel, on 2 April. Karen is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Edward C Paul, civil engineer corps, USN. She was given in marriage by her paternal grandfather as her father is on duty in South Vietnam. Among others noted at the wedding were: Ed's widow, Mildred, whose home is in La Jolla, Ca.; Russell and Jennie Belle Perry, and others, most of whom were in a much younger age group than your reporter. A wedding reception, following the ceremony, was held at Alumni House.

Polly Marron recently left her apartment at Vinson Hall to spend the summer at her SHIPMATE

home on Ravenswood Circle, Flat Rock, NC. She advises that she would be pleased to see any '14ers who may be in that area any time this summer. Polly underwent some surgery on 9 .April at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC. She is recovering nicely and expects to be discharged about 19 April.

Lloyd and Buena McGUIGAN are spending a few days at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Beresford W A L L E R is a patient at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, Ca. Mrs. J. B. Daugherty reported the death of her mother, Mrs. Miriam M. Slingluflf, on 13 April in the Annapolis Convalescent and Nursing Home in Annapolis. Burial was held in Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. Slingluflf was the widow of LCdr. 'Thomas Cross SLINGLUFF, class of '14.

Jackie Fisher, First Sea Lord, 1904-1910, 1914, 1915, whose motto was "Fear God and Dread-Naught 1" Kendall Preston enclosed a Boston newspaper clipping and picture of USS BOSTON'S silver service placed in custody of the State St. Bank, at ceremonies participated in by Capt. R. A. Komorowski, RAdm. Joseph Wylie, Thomas G. Brown and Cdr. Roger Perry USNR. A $10,000 sterling silver service for 12, given to the U S S BOSTON

the team. Much has been publicized in Shipmate and elsewhere about this program, but it is possible that some have not fully grasped the idea as to how they could be helpful as members of this team. While the necessary steps to getting a prospective recruit into the Academy are a bit complicated, it is not at all difficult to take the step needed to start the ball rolling. If any of you know of a young man whom you feel is qualified and who has shown a desire to become a midshipman all that is necessary is to submit his name and address to the Blue and Gold officer of the naval district nearest you, or to the Naval Academy Alumni Assn. They will do the rest. Be sure, however, that you do this while there is still time for the many steps that must be taken. The junior year in high school is the ideal time to start things in his behalf.

in 1960, was turned over to the bank, as the warship is being decommissioned. The service will be in the custody of the bank until the BOSTON, the world's first guided missile cruiser, or a succeeding vessel of the same name, is in active commission. At the ceremonies, Capt. Komorowski turned the silver over to RAdm. Wylie, commandant of the First Naval District, who presented it t() Thomas G. Brown, the bank's viceIt will be of interest to you to learn some president. (Thomas Brown is the son of Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) of the figures from the April newsletter. The 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 classmate Tim BROWN and Lily.)

Blue and Gold program during the last nine Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr. 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, Md. 21401 A note from Doris Burnett from Bur- months has resulted in a record number of 7027 nominees for the class of 1974, the highA letter from one of our best correspond- lingame says, "I grew up with the class of est ever in the history of the Naval Acad1915, as my older brother, Robert M. Farrar, ents, Horse PENNOYER, states: 'â&#x20AC;˘Am enwas a member; and my Bobby and I were emy I An outstanding efifort in spite of the closing a very, very recent snapshot of my heavy competition from other colleges for roommate, Merian Coldwell Cooper and married just a month after graduation. I am outstanding young men. yours truly. It was taken in front of the hoping I am going to be able to come for According to the Bible, Job was the most Travel(5dge Motel in El Cajon, Ca., where the 55th Reunion, but can't make any definite plans yet." She reports the death of Louise patient man who ever lived. A close second he had just arrived on a Pan Am flight over Libenow, the wife of Forest LIBENOW, on must be our own Ike G E I S E N H O F F . He the Pole from Dublin, Ireland. He needed 1 March. We send our deepest sympathy to has lost track of the number of times he an emergency operation and his Dublin and has been in and out of various hospitals durLondon surgeons recommended a doctor here Forest.

Heather Hutchinson has just arrived ing the last few years, and of the things they at the Grossmont Hospital. The operation did to him while there. Of all the ailments to was performed on the day after this snap- home in Annapolis, after a fine visit in which man is subject, Ike probably has had Barbados and New York. She ancl her shot. He is doing fine, thanks to his lovely wife, Dorothy. In fact, we all had lunch friend flew non-stop from Barbados to New them. In spite of all this, he still writes together at Hotel Del Coronado, just a week York, arriving at 2:30 a.m. They were un- cheerful letters, takes walks every day weather permitting, and is optimistic about able to get a plane to Washington, as all after he left the hospital. the future. No doubt, a lot of credit for Ike's flights were cancelled; so her son, David, "They have taken a lease for a year on a ability to carry on as he is doing is due to home here in Coronado, 952 E Street, Coro- drove to New York and accompanied her the encouragement of four devoted daughters, nado, CA 92118, and moved their furniture home. sixteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren The plans for a Fifty-fifth Reunion in down from Santa Monica. The General is (only four of which, Ike proudly explains, writing a book covering his career, which is Annapolis Friday, 8 May to Sunday, 10 are boys). He has every reason to be parMay, are underway. About 40 are expected tial to the girls in his life, including his late truly fantastic, and can be matched by very few in our time. Note, for instance, his d e c o to attend, and the event will be covered in beloved wife Peg. rations listed in the Alumni Register, they a later Shipmate.

A note of sadness must be inserted into number more than those of anyone in our March was a bad month for us, and we class, with 8 foreign decorations alone. There lost three of our stalwart 'ISers: Dave these notes, the first in many months. On 22 are boulevards and streets named for him in COLLINS in Palm Beach; Homer GRAF March in Olympia, Wa. Arnold (Jake) Poland, where he fought the Bolsheviks in Washington; and Fred RICH.ARDS in JACOBSEN, MGen. USMC (Ret.), passed after WWI. .A monument was erected in his Damariscotta, Me. Jessie Collins lives at 162 away after a long illness and was buried with full military honors in Arlington Nahonor, but the Reds tore down the statue and Dolphin Rd., Palm Beach, Fl., and Laura tional Cemetery on 30 March. Jake had been replaced it with one of a Russian soldier.

Graf lives at 4940 Brandywine St., N W , a widower for many years and leaves two "In the photo, note Coop's perennial pipe Washington, DC. daughters, one living in Bellview, Wa., the (unlit, as usual) and the custom-made hat A full column in the Maine Sunday Tele- other in Arlington, Va. The class extends to from Milan. He would wear no other. gram was a "goodbye" to Fred Richards. I his family our deepest sympathy at the loss regret that space in Shipmate does not per- of this fine officer and friend. mit its reproduction. It covers 77 years of Harris K. LYLE, in spite of his busy living in the state of Maine, interspersed schedule as a successful attorney, finds time with details of his splendid naval (career. I to devote to his love of and interest in sailbelieve the last paragraph sums up this ing. In March he acted as judge in the well article best: 'Around the world, as well as known Congressional Cup match yacht racing in these twin villages of Damariscotta and series in Long Beach, Ca. These matches are Newcastle, thousands already miss Fred considered the "World's Series of Yachting" Richards, fine Admiral, great friend, and and are sailed in Columbia 50 sloops. kindly man."

To the widows of the class: We have been asked by the Navy-MarineSec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) Coast Guard Residence Foundation which 611 West 40th St. sponsors Vinson Hall, McLean, Va., to inBaltimore, Md. 21211 vite all who might be interested to inspect West Coast tf\ n^ Zom Reporter, Roommafes 1 9 1 1 - 1 9 1 5 , M . C . C o o p e r a n d Horse 1 [ f c r Capt. George F. Chapline, IUSNR (Ret.) this attractive retirement home for eligible Pennoyer.

In) 1327 Inspiration Dr. service connected men and women. There U v i / La Jolla, Ca. 92037 they may see firsthand the advantages of "I wonder if everyone saw Rafe Bates their remaining years in ease and on TV during the telecast of the A&N footEach month the class secretaries receive living comfort, in a beautiful setting convenient to ball game. The camera man meant to scan from the Naval Academy a copy of the Blue some of the miniskirt lovelies in the bleach- and Gold Newsletter. This letter reports on all the facilities so important to us in the services. Many desirable apartments are still ers, but got Rafe with dark glasses, a broad the progress of the Blue and Gold program grin, but no flask !" which is the all important key to recruiting available "Has it really been 55 years?" writes qualified young men for entrance to the W E S T COAST N E W S Kendall P R E S T O N of Greenville, N . H. Naval Academy. This program is a team "Yes, and packed with earth-shaking events. effort; the team consisting of officers in each The regular monthly joint luncheon of '16The only person who had an inkling of what naval district appointed as captains of the '17 and '18ers was held on 19 March in the was in store was that remarkable man, Lord teams and all the rest of us as members of Destroyer Room of the Admiral Kidd Club, JUNE,

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Naval Training Center. Twenty-one members of the classes were present. Seven wives accompanied their husbands to the club, and their cheerful gathering was held upstairs in the main dining room.

Letters which had been received by some of those present from Ike Geisenhofif, Julian Wheeler, Byron Dague and Herb Jones were discussed much to the interest of all. Julian's letter was of marked interest since it indicated energetic activity at the "Peninsula Officers' Club," Moflfett Field, stressing desirable action to be taken now relative to correction of the "Retired Pay Inequity" under the 1958 bill. Further figures and recorded facts were cited, also political promises, including the long telegram sent to the president of the Retired Officers Assn. by President Nixon, when he was candidate for president, in Sept. 1968. The action urged by retired officers is for them to remind all who made these promises of these promises.

Present were: 1916, Rodgers, McGinnis, Chapline, Terhune, Walter Webb, Loventhal, Holmes, Possum Webb, Herndon and Root. We all missed Shorty Sauer who had expressed every intention of being with us.

1917, Kiland Haeberle, Comstock, Bennett and Richards; 1918, Curtis, Bailey, Nichols, Erskine and Ed Price who came from South Pasadena to be with his good friends. The committee selected the Admiral Kidd Club again for the June luncheon, on Thursday the 18th.

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Congratulations! Colin and Elsie H E A D L E E celebrated their SOth wedding anniversary back where it all started, the Princess Hotel, Bermuda, on 1 January. They enjoyed their trip very much.

Gladys Small tells us that she is selling her house and moving into Vinson Hall in June.

Thomas C. Schumacher, Sr., formerly of Annapolis, died 12 March in Whitman Square, NJ. Mr. Schumacher, sales manager for the asphalt division of AtlanticRichfield Oil Co. of Philadelphia, was formerly a major in the Corps of Engineers, USA, having served in the Army 17 years.

He was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Schumacher and the late Capt. Theodore L. Schumacher, U S N (Ret.). Mrs. Elizabeth Schumacher lives at One-half Acton Place, Annapolis, Md. We had a little class reunion here in Crabtown on 28 March, the 53rd anniversary of our graduation on 29 March 1917. Those showing up were: Len and Ruth Austin, Eddie and Peg Brady, Walt and Louise Calhoun, Colin and Elsie Headlee, Chuck and Birdie Kelly, Ken and Mary Hoeflfel, Chuck and Madeline Noble, Red and Elna Worden, Nifio Gregory, Frank Hanafee, Jack Jenkins, Bill and Hilda Stephens, Adelaide Fullinwider and Faith Sale, Betty Murphy, Elise Skylstead, Gladys Small, and Dot Cummins (Dave Cummins '18). The reunion was given for the class by Bernardine and jack Stone at 248 King George St. at noon.

The weather was glorious. We might have had 12 more, but . . . Ward Davis was indisposed. Mary Porter broke her wrist, and Bob had the shingles. Bill Ludlow had to be at his museum that Saturday. The Pi Parks hadn't returned from Arizona. The Andy McKees had just sailed to the Ionian Isles. Frankie Spellman had a sprain, and Elsie Ely had plane trouble and was stuck in Pittsburgh. We missed them all very much.

The service took place 30 March on a Navy helicopter with the ritual for burial at sea.

Perce was a Navy man of strength and tine character. He was devoted to the service, and it was unfortunate for the Navy that illness forced his early retirement. We will think of him with fondness. H e is survived

by Mildred who lives at 1200 E. Newell, it, "The Covered Wagon," U S S REINA Walnut Creek, CA 94596; also by three deMERCEDES, commanded by "Jimmy the Flea" voted sons: Robert Merritt, Bruce Hollingsand his daughters. There were not many of worth and Ward Hollingsworth. Five grandus "quartered and messed" on board over children will remember him with adrniration Christmas, 1915. I only remember Bugs, as will his many friends who knew this sterUncle Simms and myself: Bugs, for french- ling gentlemen. ing; I, for a foot race with Frank Jack In March Doric and Gordon ROWE made Fletcher; and Uncle, probably, for what he might do next or maybe just for safekeeping. their annual visit to Gordon's sister in Long Beach, but unexpectedly ran into aflubug.

Anyway, we had a gay time with all the rest of the brigade on Christmas leave. Unfortu- However, they completed their visit satisfacnately, we had only one bottle of Canadian torily and returned to Seattle. By the time Club; but fortunately it was before the this issue is printed they expect to be in the Washington area to meet a new grandchild, advent of "fifths" in this hemisphere.

Jocelyn Mayes Rowe, born on Washington's And so to bed. birthday. The classmates in this area hope to see them during their trip to Gaithersburg.

0) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) Classmates are reminded of the importance n\ 1211 South 25th S t . of recruiting eligible candidates for the ZJ Arlington, Va. 22202 Naval Academy. If the names of promising Vic BARRINGER writes of a motor trip young men are submitted to the Superintendwhich Sybil and he took in January. Their ent, a Blue and Gold officer will follow itinerary included Richmond, Jacksonville through. Obviously we want the Brigade of and Lake Wales, where they spent two weeks Midshipmen to represent the finest manhood at the Highland Park Club. Their next stop available. was Pensacola and then through devastated The 1916 class column of Shipmate usually Pass Christian en route to New Orleans and has a designated portion devoted to west Baton Rouge. Vidalia and Vic's former home coast news. Activities of our classmates livtown, Monroe, were visited, where friends ing in southern California are frequently and relatives showed them genuine hospital- printed in that space. After reading the 1918 ity. Their return to Connecticut was man- column, it may be of interest to refer to it aged ahead of a heavy snow storm which We invite your attention to the names of followed them from the south.

1918 men that are frequently mentioned Vic tells us that Sybil is active in theater, therein, viz.. Bill Bailey, Don Curtis, Erkie symphony, and opera as well as contacts at Erskine, Henry Hutchins, Nick Nichols, the university and seminary. Our lucky class- Julie Price, Cy Perkins, Tommy Sprague mate is enjoying life and the acquisition of and Tim Withers. the families of three married children plus The bull ring conference was held with seven grandchildren. appropriate solemnity on April Fools day Don CURTIS writes about a busy and An appropriation ordinance was passed auambitious program on which he spends 36 thorizing the treasurer to spend $20 for corhours weekly. He cares for a grove of 180 respondence cards having a 1918 class seal. avocado and 35 macadamia trees, as well as These cards will be used by the local memfamily citrus trees and lawns to manicure. bers of the executive committee among others.

He tries to attend meetings of our class with Nine conferees were present: Dobyns, '16 and '17 on the west coast whenever pos- Duvall, McDowell, Mitten, Murphy, Riggs, sible.

Bert Rogers, Smith and P. R. Taylor. AlexDottie and Jake JACOBS celebrated their ander was not in town and Kennedy forgot SOth anniversary during February. Their to come. We were delighted to see Riggs at three sons and families, including three teen- this luncheon, well recuperated from recent age children of their ten grandchildren, surgery that has conferred on him memberhonored the occasion by entertaining them ship in the "Emeritus Club." at a delightful dinner in the "Tower-Suite Restaurant" in Manhattan.

Birthdays in June As this edition goes to print, we send best Mac M C D O W E L L journeyed to Pensacola on 10 March to visit a brother and to wishes to Bone Connell on the 7th; Dwight Cook, 29th; Freddie Holmes, 24th; Haverwitness the $150,000 Monsanto Open Golf Tournament played 12-15 March. He re- sine Iverson, 3rd; Ralph Riggs, 20th; Bill turned on the 16th. How did he get away Taylor, 23rd; Ross Whitemarsh, 3rd; and with this solo trip? Berma was busy with Jerry Wright, 4th. classes and lectures on flower arrangement.

On the last days of March the McDowells Sec'y, Capl. Donald C. King, USNR (Ret.) opened up their summer home at Black 4201 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Mountain near Asheville, NC. Washington, D. C. 20016 Helen, widow of Harry W. N E E D , enAs this is written on 10 April, it appears joyed a month's cruise in January with Mary B. Hall, widow of Carroll Hall '12, from Los that attendance at our 9 May get-together Angeles to the West Indies and return. The in Annapolis will approximate 46 to SO individuals ; classmates, wives, and widows.

S.S. STATENDAM provided comfortable and In May, 1969, we had 38 attending, and it interesting passage for them. It was through is hoped this turnout will be larger. the Halls that Helen's romance with Harry started some years ago in Panama.

On 14 March, Marcie and Malcolm Schoeflfel wrote the following note: "Dear With regret, we report the death of Willis M. P E R C I F I E L D on 9 Mar. at Providence Don, Will you publish in Shipmate a plea to Hospital, Oakland. H e succumbed following all readers to write to Ross Perot, and to a long painful illness caused by emphysema all friends and acquaintances, asking them to and resulting pathological complications. In do the same. A sample letter is enclosed to conformity with Perce's wish, his ashes were be used as is, or individually re-written. Best cast on the Pacific just oflf the Golden Gate. to you both, Marcia and Malcolm."

Bugs Carrington '16 dropped by 248 a couple of times in late March. He was in Crabtown for an annual checkup, and everything is fine.

I was shipmates with Bugs only once, and for one month. The ship moved only vertically, with the tides. You may have guessed

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Sample: Dear Mr. Perot: I am very concerned about the Southeast Asian Communists' refusal to grant even the minimum humanitarian treatment to American Prisoners of War, as outlined in the Geneva Convention Agreement which they signed in 19S7. Thank you for your eflforts in behalf of these suffering American servicemen held captive by the Communists in Vietnam or Laos.

Address any such letters to Mr. Ross Perot, P. O. Box 100,000, Dallas, Tx. As you all know, Peter Schoeflfel has been a prisoner in North Vietnam for over two years.

On 12 March, Fay and Tex S E T T L E attended the presentations of the Harmon International Trophies for 1969 by Vice-President Agnew in the Executive Offices in Washington. The recipients were Maj. C^ntry, USAF, and the Apollo 8 astronauts : Col. Bowman, Capt. Lovell and LCol. Anders. Tex was a two-time awardee of these Harmon "Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs" trophies in 1932 and 1933, respectively, and is now a member of the advisory committee of the Harmon Trust.

Church, followed by committal services in Arlington National Cemetery. Helen was a native of Rockville, Md., was a graduate of Visitation Convent, active in many local charities, and an active member of the Japan-America Society of Washington.

reports: "Commander Francis Willes (Kelly) BEARD died on 29 March after a long illness. He was buried in Sunset View Cemetery, Berkeley, Ca. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and two sons: Frank Jr., of Monterey, Ca., and Jefferson H. of Berkeley, Ca. He also leaves five grandchildren." Helen Beard's address: 1508 Arch St., Berkeley, Sec'y, RAdm. W . B, Goggins, USN (Ret.) CA 94708.

2337 S. Ode Street From 103 Red Bird Lane, Terrace Park, Arlington, Va. 22202 OH 45174, Dippy J O H N S O N and Eric Sixty-one attended the class luncheon at L E W I S : "Fifty years after being classmates, Vinson Hall, McLean, Va., on 27 March. not to mention r(X)mmates for three years at Wives were invited to this one. Present Bancroft Hall, Ericson Lewis and Dippy were: Andersons, Bassetts, Becks, Browders, Johnson again became next door companions, Bryans, Christmases, Crowes, Cunningham, this time with their wives, Winnie and Curtses, Daggetts, Go(xls, Haflfs, Harrisons, Ann. Hepburns, Hitchcocks, Johnsons, Kornses, "They had a delightful three weeks on Lyons, Mansfields, Liz McKay, Millers, Kitty Moses, Mullinnixes, Nibeckers, Os- the French cruise ship, the M.S. RENAISborn, Pages, Pearson, Sabalot, Sea fifes, SANCE, taking in thirteen ports in the CaribShopes, Clyde Smiths, Swansons, Wachtlers. bean.

"Ann admits to gaining eleven pounds, The luncheon was delicious. Roscoe Good generously furnished drinks for all hands. everyone else is keeping mum but with three Everyone had a grand time. After luncheon kinds of wine on the table for every meal, groups of classmates and wives were con- and cheese and meat the best, don't think ducted on tours of Vinson Hall. Many apart- anyone lost. ment owners showed us their apartments.

"Dippy and Ann saw old friends in Panama where they had had four years' duty, Col. Anders" father is Cdr. Anders, U S N Curley GOGGINS was incapacitated by a (Ret.), who in December, 1937, was our nasty fall which kept the Goggins home. and as they said, they knew it was good with three servants for forty a month, but didn't Jimmy Hughes' executive officer in Jimmy's Curley is all right now. know how good. gunboat USS PANAY, when she was sunk The H E I N E M A N s were unable to attend by the Japanese in the Yangtze River. Both "Winnie and Eric visited relations in Jimmy and Anders were severely wounded. because Paul had to be in Annapolis to sup- Miami and stopped in Dallas to be with port an environmental bil! of his before the Tex was then on C-in-C Asiatic's staflf in their son, daughter-in-law and three grandMaryland General Assembly. the AUGUSTA, anchored in Shanghai, and children before returning to Phoenix. In fact had a hand in arrangements for getting the From 701 North Palafox St., Pensacola, everything was so good they are now hoping PANAY crew down river.

Fl., Arty DOYLE on 25 March writes: "On for another venture before that famous 55th.

Tom W Y N K O O P recently gave us some 21 March we assembled in Gatesville, NC, Although the Lewises couldn't make the very pleasant advance information which to witness the ordination to the priesthood SOth, us Johnsons want to repeat, the 55th will not be news to people in the Washing- of our youngest, Wright. After graduating will have to go some to beat the SOth. Greetton-Baltimore-Annapolis area by the time it from U N C at Chapel Hill he went to the ings to the class of '20." is published and after attending the May Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria for three Bill GALBRAITH writes from 28171 get-together. H e and Florence Pelzman will years. He was ordained a deacon last June. Winged Foot Drive, Sun City, CA 92381: Bishop Wright of East Carolina performed be married on 11 April in the Church of "In this out-of-the-way location, I don't the Holy Redeemer in Kensington, Md. the ceremony. Our eldest son, Peter, often have a chance to see any classmates. preached the sermon, apparently a unique Florence, of course, is the widow of Louis But recently I have had two most pleasant PELZMAN, our esteemed former class happening in the Episcopal Church. contacts.

"Jamie and I drove up from here while treasurer. Due to a recent death in Flor"First, in late February, Sabby SABAence's immediate family, only close relatives the others flew in. Driving north these days LOT and his delightful wife Milla dropped will attend the ceremony. They will live in provides few of the terrors that existed forty in for lunch and an all too brief visit. They New York, but Florence will retain her years ago as four-lane expressways Inter- were on their way, by rented car, from San apartment in Kensington; so we should see state 65 to Montgomery and 85 east and Francisco to San Diego where they were north through Atlanta can enable one to to have an extended visit with Sabby's old them in this area from time to time. reach Washington in two days. Always reThe class luncheon on 3 April matched the member to allow a full day at each end for roommate, Chick Hartman, and to see the raft of '20 retirees who live in that area. recent high when Dyer, Settle, Coney, Wil- rehabilitation. lenbucher, Schildhauer, Cochran, Duvall, "Then, on the way back from an auto trip "I see Sinton and Tague on the golf Rochester, King, and for his first a'ppearance to Florida (where I had hoped to see the course frequently and Jim Wilson occasionin a long time, Tubby Read, were present. total eclipse which was clouded out in the If Greer and Jones, who were expected, ally at the Naval Hospital. They appear in locality I had selected) I stopped oflf in good health.

I hear from Dixie Ketcham, had made it we would have had a new Tucson to see my old roommate. Reds FlemEarl DeLong and Cato Glover once in a record for recent times. while. Benny Haven never writes though he ing and his charming wife, Mae Adele. I Ralph J E N N I N G S , after a siege of seri- and Helen are great hosts when we go to found Reds looking little diflferent than he did when I last saw him forty years ago. ous illnesses and hospitalization in several the coast.

The two of them looked the picture of good medical centers, died of a spinal malignancy "We have all been saddened to learn of the health. Reds says he can still get into his on 23 March. Interment, with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, was death of Gladys Gregory early this month. old midshipman's uniform and I don't doubt held 26 March. Dyer, Coney, Cochran, She had been ill for some time. Greg has it at all, for he has no more stomach than a S(:hildhauer, Schoeflrel, Greer, Settle, and been housebound for years but is still the snake. Both are ardent golfers and are at it King acted as honorary pallbearers. A large indomitable Greg of old. We cherish his every day, which doubtless has something letters and the occasional postcard on which to do with it. They have a most enviable setnumber of classmates attended the funeral along with many leading service people. Al he has painted a message. One, in particular, up. In the summer they live in their old portrayed a bum seated at a lunch counter home in Buflfalo, NY, and when the snow was unquestionably one of the best liked of starts to fly, they pull up stakes and repair our classmates, and his service record was behind which was a sloppy wench to whom he was saying, "Passez mois le sucre, s'il to their home in Arizona. It is a delightful outstanding. A complete record of AI's servous plais.' Murray S M I T H can correct my adobe house located only a couple of blocks vice career will be found in another section French. from a busy thoroughfare, but so well seof this issue.

"We expect to be in your area at the end cluded that sitting at their living room picIn previous issues it has been noted that of June and I'll try to get to the luncheon. ture window, one would think he were far Helen Callaghan had been forced by a Incidentally it may be of interest to those from any other habitation. Desert vegetation heart condition to stay in Bethesda for near- who are members of the A&N Club that all about including a huge palo verde tree, ly two months beginning in mid-December. their card is accepted by the service clubs and quail, doves and cardinals in abundance.

She had been able to return home and was in London. Food is good and cheap and Who could ask for anything better? improving, but unfortunately she suflfered a weekend accommodations are available.

"Helen and I manage to keep well. Our fatal heart attack at her home on 4 April.

"Hope to see you in June." daily diversions include swimming (right A requiem High Mass service was held at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament A note from Jefif BEARD, twin brother. through the winter), bicycle riding and playJUNE,

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ing the organ. While neither of us could be called, by any stretch of the imagination, organists, we are able to bat out a lot of soul-satisfying decibels for our own entertainment !"

Sec'y, RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, Md. 2140i

It is again with the deepest regrets that I must report the passing of two more classmates.

Frank McR. S H A N N O N H O U S E passed away on 12 March, in Charlotte, NC. He resigned from the Navy in 1924 and spent more than 40 years thereafter in the textile business. He is survived by his widow.

Hazel; two daughters, Mrs. John S. Glover and Mrs. James W. Waller, both of Charlotte ; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, 14 March, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. The class sent flowers.

Capt. Charles E. S M I T H , U S N R (Ret.), died on 27 March in Pompano Beach, Fl., following a brief illness. He resigned from the service in 1924, returned in 1942, and retired in 1959. He is survived by his widow Agnes of Pompano Beach and a sister, Mrs. Alfred R. Hamilton of Ligonier, Pa. Interment was in the Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Oh., on Monday, 31 March. The class sent flowers.

The monthly luncheon of the WashingtonAnnapolis contingent was held on 25 March at the Army and Navy Club in Washington.

The following attended: Abe Abercrombie, Wop Barbaro, Fred Boone, Cat Brown, L. A. Brown, Os Colclough, Dick Dickins, Homer Eimers, Bill Fletcher, Don Giles, Van Hamilton, Durwood Leggett, Wayne McDowell, George Russell, Pinkie Thorp, Swig Swigart and John Waters. The following wives joined us for cocktails and later had lunch in the main dining room of the club: Justine Abercrombie, Eleanor Brown, Jane Brown, Kitty Colclough, Raye Dickins, Louise Eimers, Gerry Fletcher, Margaret Giles, Doris Hamilton, Mary C. Leggett, Kay Russell, Margaret Swigart, and Floyd Ferris' widow, Alwinda. Van Hamilton and Doris were full of their impending trip to Europe. They plan to spend five weeks touring on the continent and the remaining four weeks in England. Their departure date was set for 4 April.

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Members of the class living around Annapolis met at Bill FLETCHER'S on Sunday, 5 April, to organize for the SOth reunion. All the principal jobs were allotted.

The schedule is essentially the same as that forwarded with Homer's annual letter last July. You will be asked in a bulletin accompanying Homer's next letter to give an indication of intent (no firm commitment, yet) as to whether or not you plan to attend and also what events you plan to attend. In the meantime, I must remind you that it is not too early to make your reservations at either the Holiday Inn on Riva Road, Annapolis, or at Howard Johnson's on Route 50, Annapolis.

A note from Raleigh H A L E S in Pasadena, CA, reports that the United States badminton team lost to the Canadians. Raleigh's son Stan was the number one member of our team. However, Stan Hales' wife Diane won the Intercollegiate Women's singles badminton championship. Diane has been competing and winning since she was 13 years of age. This is very good going since she is only four feet ten inches tall.

From the San Francisco Bay area.

The bi-monthly luncheon of the S. F. Bay area '21 group was held on 31 March at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island. Present were: Carlisle, Coulter, Davis, Eddie Duncan '23, Doc Harris, Jim Harris, Hoover, Johns, Kirby-Smith, Lewis, Madden, Main, McQueen, Moore, Nichols, Roland, Talbot, Thomas, Woodson, and Van Deurs. On the distaflf side, lunching separately were Pat Carlisle, Gypsy Coulter, Irene Harris, Bunty Johns, Bobbie Madden, Anise Ramsey, Tram Roland.

During March, Eleanor and John AMES visited in the southern California area. Also on a trip to the southland were Eleanor and Norman McKEE. Bess and Piggy S C H W I E N tripped to Texas to visit relatives.

Mildred and Edmund KIRBY-SMITH are scheduled to leave for Europe on 2 May, flying via New York, and with their planned objective a leisurely motor trip through Spain and Portugal. Kirby is "back to battery" after a recent hospitalization for minor surgery.

On IS March Anna Thayer was hostess at a gala cocktail buflfet held in the Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island. Guests numbering 150 included the '21 group and other naval members and many civilian friends. A feature of the evening was the piano playing by an accomplished professional, who also rendered accompaniment to the vocal eflforts of many of the guests.

Sec'y, Capt. E. R. Gardner, USN (Ret.) The Kenwood 5101 River Rd., Apt. 901 Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. H. D. Baker, USN (Ret.) 2210 Wyoming Ave., N.W. Washington, 0. C. 20008

With regret we learned that Yancey D A N N E N B E R G died 28 March of a heart attack. Yancey and Hannah lived at Garden Grove, Ca., not far from Long Beach where Yancey had his last tour of duty as commander, Naval Base, Los Angeles. Interment was at the National Cemetery, at Fort Gibson, Okla.

We were also saddened by the death of Alice Adell on 7 April from a heart attack at Tripler General Hospital, Honolulu. Bruce and Alice have been living at 2979 Kalakua Ave., for the past few years.

The San Diego held their monthly luncheon on 3 April. Present: Hufifman, Murphy, Pearce, Quarton, Ragonnet, Redfield, Rockey, Stickley, Swalwell, Whaley, and Williams.

Dale Quarton reports that Harry Pierce has developed into quite an artist, among his other post-retirement activities.

Among our travelers are: Sherman and Liza Lane Clark with two weeks in Barbados in February; Hitch and Betty Saunders oflf to Europe with rumors that they are including India and the Philippines in the itinerary ; and Zeke and Marjorie Sanborn spent two weeks last January in St. Thomas.

Ted ZINN writes from Denver that he and Edith made an extensive tour of South America in February and March. The high point seems to have been Machu Picchu in Peru, and the beautiful lakes near Bariloche in the Argentine. Their enthusiasm for the big and smaller countries south of the border attests to desirability of always having such goodwill ambassadors as the Zinns.

Please send in any class items to the corresponding secretary.

Beauty P I E R C E has added another honor to his long list of achievements. The following article appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer some time ago. "Haddonfield does not. have a Grandma Moses but it does have Harry W. Pierce, 69, of 622 Warwick Road, who recently placed in the New Jersey Senior Citizens Club art competition at the Trenton State Fair. Now his water color, 'Old Lobster Wharf at Nightfall' is on display in the State House.

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On the less happy side we regret to report the hospitalization of Virginia McQueen due to a broken hip. She is recuperating nicely with no complications. Other convalescents after recent tours in the hospital include Gay Jessup, major surgery; Corinne Reisinger, flu; Gypsy Coulter, recuperating rapidly after a cataract removal, her second, says she is glad she doesn't have three eyes.

Paul A B E R N E T H Y reports from the San Diego area as follows. 27 March was a balmy spring day when the San Diego area class luncheon was held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Those present were: Paul Abernethy, Hook Butterfield, Joe Cronin, Angus Cohan, T. O. Cullins, Syd Dodds, Galusha Fewel, Hod Gorry, Bud Hall, Judge Hailey, Bob Hickey, Bascom Jones, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, John Q. Owsley '23, Charlie Purdue, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Leo Staflford, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray.

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and Sophie are enjoying a visit to their Mexican home in Alamos.

It was decided that the next area class golf tournament would be held in mid-May. All visiting classmates will be welcomed to participate.

Harry W . Pierce

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"Pierce, who retired in 1966 after 36 years with the New York Shipbuilding Corp., where he had been vice chairman of the board of directors since 1955 and president from 1952 to 1955, is a man of many hobbies and interests.

"As a member of the Arts and Crafts League he was guided into water colors by the president of the league. Prior to this he had worked with pencil, charcoal, and black and white wash. The Senior Citizens Club of Camden County held an art contest at the Pennsauken Art Association and Pierce won and was invited to enter the contest at the Trenton State Fair. Out of 80 entries, five were selected for the State House.

"Pierce said although he has one of the best libraries on water color in the country and has read every book, he does not, and could never know enough. He is an inveterate do it yourselfer. Golf, growing roses, building a hobby room, furniture and cabinet making, as well as being an amateur photographer, have taken a great deal of his time. He designed and built his own 40-foot yawl which he sold recently to a couple who have crossed the Atlantic twice in it.

"He is a lay leader and member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, CoUingswood, the executive committee of the board of managers. Cooper Hospital, Camden, has been active in the United Fund of Camden County since its inception, has helped organize Junior Achievement and is vice president and chairman of the budget committee. He said, 'I don't know how I ever found time to earn a living.' " Charley H O O P E R died of a heart attack while driving his car on 30 March, at Westfield, NJ. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Westfield, NJ, on 2 April and the class was represented by Clint Blount, Leonard Kaplan, Rupe Lowe and Frank and May Whitaker. Charley resigned from the Navy in 1927 to enter business but returned to the Navy in 1940 as a reserve oflficer. After the war he was commissioned in the regular Navy, retiring as a Captain in 1958. After his retirement he was the New York representative of a manufacturer of building supplies and took an active part in the affairs of the Naval Academy Association of New York. We extend our deepest sympathy to Hazel and their family.

Toward the end of February Slim and Emily GARRISON were off again on their annual trek to foreign places. This year they planned to fly to Lisbon for Harry to check up on changes there since our first class cruise, and after a few days take a short hop over to Madeira. A long weekend there, and they were to go to the Canaries for several weeks, another chance for a look at the changes since Slim stopped there in the old PITTSBURGH en route to the European station back in the fall of 1922. Then over to the mainland to pick up a car and drive up through Morocco and Algeria to enjoy the warmer weather away from the cold of Connecticut. From Algiers they were to continue over to Palma, Majorca, after which they were to wind up this year's tour by driving through southern Spain and Portugal before flying home, arriving early in May. The class had a good turnout at the Naval Academy Association dinner in New York on 20 March at which Hanson Baldwin was the speaker. Present were Frank Whitaker, Clint Blount, Frank Borden, Leonard Kaplan, Herb Berger and their wives, and Brim Campbell. Frank Whitaker is a division oflficer in the association representing the classes of 1922 and 1923.

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H A R S H M A N in Fort Lauderdale in February, and while there Frank and Louise ZOTTI were hosts at a cocktail buffet for classmates in the vicinity. Present were George O'Shea, Robert Hall Smith and his recent bride, down from Atlanta, the Bergers, Harshmans and Mrs. Leo Farrell who was the widow of Heine Junker.

Harold and Ginny BAKER visited Scottsdale, Az., and talked by phone to George W A T S O N in Litchfield Park, Az. George reported that all is well and that he and Clytie are planning to spend the summer on the east coast. He expects to be in Washington the middle or latter part of June and then proceed to New York and New England and they are looking forward to seeing many of their friends in the east.

Recorder, RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret.), 3900 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, 0. C. 20008 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow (SC) USN (Ret.), 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, Md. 21401

One of the nicest things about extended trips abroad is getting home. Our motor trip through Bavaria and Austria was familiarly pleasant, and through Yugoslavia interesting but disheartening. Fifteen lovely days in southern Spain over Christmas, with day temperatures in the SO's and 60's were delightful as always. Six weeks of hospitalitis and lousy weather in Madrid (rain and more rain, snow and floods) was anything but pleasant. Unusual weather, we were told.

Among others we missed were the OLIVERS, OLIVARES, BEESONS and BOLLINGS, most of whom were in Madrid while we were at Torrejon.

This month covers two rallies at the Oflficers' Club, Naval Medical Center, Bethesda.

The first on 11 March coincided timewise with a '23 distaff luncheon at Vinson Hall.

Present at our meeting were twenty participants from WB&A region. Art AGETON was just out of the hospital and Fred W I T H INGTON was recovering from a bout with pneumonia.

Doc Snyder of U S N A Misery Hall fame was our guest. Pete H A A S introduced Doc as: born in 1873; entered the Naval Academy in 1911 (of which class he is an honorary member) ; graduated to the retired list in 1921; and completely retired in 1949. Doc asked for the privilege of saying grace, which he did eloquently. After a few announcements, it was Doc's show. He gave a modest summary of his long life. He expressed a fear of talking too much, as does an ultraliberal Capital newspaper, which has "missed so many good chances to keep quiet." He touched on personal philosophy and present long-haired youth, "Give these kids a chance.

They're going to be all right." After the business meeting, Doc asked for the floor again and recited all the verses of Kipling's "To the Ladies." "This recitation by a nonagenarian," Skinny Joe observed, "was an awesome feat of memory for one who has not yet mastered his social security number."

On April 8 the Washington group reconvened at the same time and place with 27 present. The only outlander and most welcome addition was Louie Brindel, here from the Rancho Bernardo Leisure Settlement near San Diego, with Emmy, to visit their son and grandchildren in Arlington. His son is an Air Force light colonel. The meeting supervisor, Pete H A A S , appointed Tony McISAAC and Bill WADBROOK a nominating committee to come up with a successor group to manage affairs for the next year.

Pierce KINGSLEY wrote Skinny Joe: "Hazel and I returned in late March from Florida where we put up at the Belleaire-

Biltmore just outside Clearwater. Lou and Rachael REIN KEN were there for the winter. Lou and I went over one afternoon to visit Paul and Midge KOONCE. Paul has to be pretty careful, but Midge looked fine.

Sam and Edna FUQUA are living in nearby St. Pete." Note: Sam is a working member in the Society of the CM of H, and is making plans to present the Florida Grove to the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge later this year.

Charley and Elizabeth KEA'TING spent a week in March at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. Charley enjoyed the fine golf courses at the Pinehurst Country Club.

George BOLLING wrote Skinny Joe to inform us that he spends November to May in his new apartment at 250 Beach Road, Jupiter, FL 33458; and May to November at 9430 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684, where he has retired from advertising to cherry farming. He urges all '23ers who approach either locale at the proper season to "shoot up a rocket" and he will come and get you. George and Frankie had a real ball touring Italy, Spain, Portugal and Canary Islands for two months. Should have shot up a very light in Madrid, George, maybe we could have got together.

The Don Felts and George Boilings at a small 1923 reunion at a Royal Hawaiian luau In March, 1968. George says, "Don ziggeci when he should have zagged."

Marion (Farmer) DUNCAN wrote to Skinny: "Hazel Keith was in St. Louis for a couple of days with a girlhood friend on her way home from a long trip out west.

Rea and I had the pleasure of having her and her friend for dinner. Hazel seems to be of good cheer and in fine health."

Pierre BERNARD postcardecl that Sibyl and he spent ten days in the British Virgin Islands early in March and found them unspoiled by tourists.

Briefing a long letter to Neil Dietrich, Red OLIVER said: "Old man winter beat us to Berlin on 8 December, but Jerry and I had a pleasant five days of sightseeing. Courtesy of the Naval liaison officer, we were booked on a British army train through East Germany. Except for an occasional Russian soldier and a couple of large military vehicle parks, it was cold winter landscape.

Nobody growled at us.

"We picked up a new V W beetle at Wolfsburg and headed south; one-night stands for eight days to Torremolinos before Christmas, where we spent 11 weeks. The only '23er there was Mary, widow of our classmate and good friend, Heavy DANA. I say, if you must spend part of the winter in Europe, do it in Torremolinos. Apparently we missed the Agetons by about a week at Madrid, Malaga and Rota. (Note: Friends, if you think Arturo is in Spain, inquire of the naval attache, who will know where we are and if we are on the Iberian Peninsula.

Too bad, Red! It would have been a felicitous meeting.) We also saw Herb and Eve Chandler and Beanie and Ward Jarrett '22 in Torre." At the time Red wrote he was running a retiring search curve through Algarve, Lisbon, Portgual, Madrid, and back to Germany, where he turned in the VW for shipment, 7,000 miles older. Home about 15 23

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April, Red and Jerry are settled in their new apartment at Venetian One Las Olas Circle, Fort Lauderdale. Fl. Eddie LOGAN surfaced with the information that he is in good health and planning on Reunion Fifty. He was disappointed not to hear from Hubie McCLELLAN at Christmas. In 1967, while visiting Seattle, the McClellans entertained the Logans at the Navy Club and they had a wonderful time reminiscing. They had not been together since 1920. "Maybe I'll get to one of the luncheons at the A&N Club some day." Ed's new address is 20006 Wayne Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Karl H E N S E L has started a check-off list of '23ers for the south region to try to stir up old memories a bit. He mails Ralph Wood's and Skinny Joe's bulletins each month to '23ers he doesn't hear from much.

Response: Ed PECK wrote that he and Thelma spend from November through April in Vero Beach and migrate to their cabin in Montana near the Idaho line where "he devotes a great deal of time to trout fishing."

Sounds wonderful.

Scotty HOUGH'S widow, Hester, lives at 1925 Virginia Ave., Apt. 206, Ft. Myers, F L 33901. Karl learned from Hester that, among other accomplishments, Scott was a Ft. Myers City Councilman and served three terms in the Florida State Legislature. He died in Ft. Myers on 25 Jan. 1951.

Bob MACKERRACHER is now head of the math department at Ft. Lauderdale's largest high school, where Ray Leavitt spends the winters and is a substitute teac:her. Karl sent three pages of Ray's activities as president of the Broward County chapter of the Retired Oflficers' Association. With his usual zeal for community improvement, he has arranged to establish an employment clearing house committee, which at that time offered employment as planning engineer and planning assistant for Broward County.

Ray is also conducting a leadership development course each Tuesday evening at Fort Lauder(lale high school. Ray returned rather precipitately and unexpectedly, when he was informed that his Mimosa Farm home in Rockville had been robbed of every item of value.

Hospital Escapees: Rainy DAY by ambulance to his home in Richmond; Art AGET O N to his home on Connecticut Avenue; Helen and Will D. W R I G H T ; on Will's luncheon reply card Helen wrote: "I hasten to let you know that my heart is healed and I got home 1 March, a new woman. The French have a saying, 'One is always twenty years old in some corner of the heart!' That corner, I hope, has survived." Gladys Amoss was also home from the Annapolis hospital.

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serted Charlottesville during the winter "to try what Florida sunshine can do for them."

The Tommy TUCKERs sailed from the west coast for Japan in February. Joe and Marge BRIGGS live half time in Arlington and Virginia Beach. Joe reports that CHANDLERS and TATEs are well and send greetings to all hands. Charlie and Betty COE toured Florida from 8 February to 23 March, visiting Ormond Beach, Ponte Vedra and Pensacola, without seeing a classmate.

Mel GROSVENOR is recovering from a conventional operation at his winter home in Coconut Grove, Fl. Ray and Anne L E W I S made a Caribbean cruise followed by five weeks in Florida. Shorty W A L T O N is supervising inspector for a new home he is building. Fred W I T H I N G T O N makes good headway from his February bout with pneumonia. Planning work on a large Federal Government biological laboratory in San Diego which his architectural firm will design brought Cabell G W A T H M E Y to the Capital City. Pat S H O U P has a new home at 1001 Beverly Drive, Alexandria. Elliott and Beatrice STRAUSS returned in March from a quick visit to Rome, Istanbul, Ankara and the Crown Jewels in Teheran, followed by two weeks in London and four wonderful days in Paris. Army A R M K N E C H T reports at the end of March that his part of Maine is in the period known as the "coming of the mud." Bill RILEY told him on the phone that he was starting to wake up to spring.

Charley PARKER, still in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, is taking rehab-therapy after a stroke. Some of us know what you're going through, Charley, but it's worth doing and you can make it. The Dick McDONOUGHs spent February in Puerto Rico. Army sings in a choir, is music critic for the Portsmouth Herald and still writes an occasional verse.

His younger son, at 31, just became a voting stockholder of Loomis Sayles & Co. in Boston. B. B. WILSON writes that he hopes to see other '23ers on Florida vacations but he enjoys frequent visits with George and Jerry W E L K E R there in Winter Park.

In Remembrance : George WALKER, who lived in Charlottesville, Va. George resigned a year after graduation, returned for World War II in which he made Commander, USNR. His wife answered Morris' letter of condolence by recalling that George's last contact with more than one '23er was at a reception Arleigh BURKE gave while CNO. At deadline, we learned that Arnold MOSS, who lived at Lido Beach, Sarasota, Fla., died on 7 March 1970. No further information is available.

Recorder Pilikia: Perhaps it was the brouhaha in the Post Oflfice Department that slowed my outgoing postcards, or the replies to same, but from ten cards I received only

two answers. Come, faithful reporters, give me the news and I'll write you a column. I asked Karl H E N S E L , now that he had demonstrated that he could use a typewriter, to type his letters to me. I find inadequate my ancient studies in deciphering hieroglyphics. Karl retorted that that one session with the hunt-and-peck system on a borrowed typewriter cost him two hours of agony.

Therefore, never again. The most useful skill all through life that I acquired in high school was pecked out in a one-term course in typing. We insisted that both our children learn the proper typing method and it has borne good fruit. We can always enjoy reading their letters. But, whether you type or write Sanskrit, we are always glad to hear from you.

From the Class Secretary: Reminders have been sent to those who made 1970 pledges to the USNA Foundation and who had not paid them. We have less than $4,000 to go to reach our goal. Perhaps those who made 1971 pledges would want to pay them at this time, and those who did not pay the 1970 pledges might wish to renew them for 1971.

Philosophistry for the Middle?Aged: Always put off till tomorrow all you can; you may not have to do it.—Philamemnon.

Mejor es manana que niinca, porque quizas manana nunca viene.—Spanish saying.

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J . 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, Va. 23221

That 7 April Washington dinner which our classmates held at the Fort Myer Club was "right on"—a perfect party, many of us feel. The club facilities were impressive, the food just right. Jenks LONGFELLOW did a swell job in making all the arrangements and getting out 57 people; and we liked the way Howie COLLINS conducted the afterdinner "forum." Among the "singles" present, Jean Robinson was joined by Maurine Hayter, Pamela Ramsey, Harriette Sweeney, Arline Ellis, Anne Vieweg, Pete Thew and Dorothy Mills. The classmates attending, most of whom were accompanied by charming wives, w-ere: Keyer, Sutliff, Robillard, Richards, Dyer, Petersen, Longfellow, Sinclair, Cabanillas, Hartwig, Rose, Kalisch, Mercer, Bachman, Collins, Johnson, Jaudon, Granbery, Bradley, Beakley, Swart, Wilson, Lewis, Siegrist, Bullis and Buxton.

We wish there were more space to record the after-dinner proceedings, and the letters of regret which were read. We saw the MERCER beard for the first time. It rivals Dyer's. We heard of Tommie's increasing expertise in cooking; Bill Bullis for once declined to tell a story (i.e., suitable for the ladies !) ; Bernard Duncan couldn't come, but bought space for a guest; Rollo Wilson had a good dog story; and Roy Hartwig told a Noble Abrahams story which led to "more on Noble." There was a long discussion about including ladies in some future luncheon meetings, but it was decided to postpone detailed action on that. Well, we all hope there will be another Washington dinner next year I In New York with his home Naval Academy Association of N. Y., Hans BALDWIN made another outstanding address to the large assemblage at the annual dinner meetof NAANY on 20 March. We did not make notes, but we thought (and heard others comment) that Hans was at his best here where he has so often been the luncheon speaker. It was not too surprising that Hans received the Annual Award of the SHIPMATE

Association, which Award had only once before gone to a member of the N. Y. group.

Others representing 1924 at the dinner were John Cullen, Joe Gibbons (long time no see), Edwina and Clint Sayres, Norma and Paul Siegrist, Mrs. Maillard Ritter and Sam Singer, Betty and Jim Whalen. Sam did remind other classmates about the dinner; but (Jeorge Mattucci and Lonnie Mclaughlin were in Florida, John Shannon in Me.xico, and although Min Miller expected to attend, he could not make it at the last minute.

We've read that the 1924 class luncheons in Washington seem to be suffering from two things: the illnesses that plague us all, and the trips that classmates make away from the home base. There were only eleven at the February meeting, you'll recall, but at the 25 March gathering there were 17 on hand: Hartwig, Robillard, Richards, Hoffman, Dyer, Collins, Keyer, Sinclair, Kalisch, Petersen, Jaudon, Bell, Lewis, Kelly, Longfellow, Bradley and Granbery.

Charley B E A T T I E usually packs a lot of class news in a letter, and we'll quote from his March writing, which followed a trip he and Ruth made to Arizona: "Saw Hal Leslie in Oceanside. He asked if I knew anything about a classmate who has moved into this area. Without a name I can't look him up. While away, we visited Tucson; had a very nice evening and dinner with Jerry and George King while in Sun City.

They are comfortably settled in their golf course home, and are planning on a couple of months in Coronado, rather than New England, this summer. George told me he had seen Crich Hubbard, who is living in Green Valley, south of Tucson. I told George about Demmy Demarest, whom he did not know was in the area. So, the next time we get over Phoenix-way we expect to have a class reunion. I talked with Demmy on the phone, and he is busy as a bee with his many projects. Some are for Rotary, but most have to do with other civic or charitable groups. He told me they wanted him to open a hotel course at Northern Arizona University next year, but he was too tied up with his many projects. By the way, Demmy has moved from Mesa to Phoenix." (We don't have the new Demarest address in Phoenix, Bob.) Sam MORROW is another about whom we've had little news in years. But Sam went to work down in San Antonio when we were trjring to get the name of the classmate who sent in his new address without a name!

It was Dyna Short, you know, but Sam had a hard time determining this. The Shorts are living in an apartment, and the house is not listed in the phone book. When he finally got a number, Wally was out; but Sam finally found him in. Sam explains that he could not get to the reunion last year because his wife Rene was injured in a car collision, and there were complications. Since many of us have not met Rene, and may not until the SO-year reunion, we hope Sam won't mind our quoting from his letter: "Rene is English and a great person. She was president of the Garden Center here in San Antonio when they built, and had the job of managing director Woman's Pavilion, HemisFair, and saw it through from the first as vice president for Architecture and Exhibitry, and took over the job as Top Dog when the Fair President insisted. And she did it without salary!" Now, maybe we can get some more "wife news" in this column.

There are many about whom we have no information.

It seems we erred on another "planned" change of address. We thought that the Dick STOUTs were moving to San Diego. Bob KEYER wrote to Swede E K S T R O M for JUM -

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their address, then learned there were no Stouts there. So Bob engaged Joe W R I G H T to find if they were still at Wardour, and Joe gave Bob a graphic description of his search for Dick: "I tore madly out of the house to look for Stout. No luck. Alumni office closed, so was the postoffice. Looked in bars, golf courses, movie houses, tobacco stores and barber shops. Came home exhausted. Looked in phone book and found Stout listed; called him, and he was there at the same house in Wardour. Says they might move to San Diego later." Well, anyway, Joe makes an interesting report.

The last Washington Chowder Club meeting on which we have a report is that of 13 March, where Roy H A R T W I G says he was joine(l by Bob Swart, Bob Sutliff, Dick Johnson, Mike Bradley and Icky Ilseman.

I<:ky was down from Philadelphia to visit his son and family. Mike reported dental surgery, and Dick had eye surgery, but both appeared to be in fine shape.

Paul BRYANT, of whom we've had little news in years, writes from Oak Park: "I just talked on the phone with Dick and Ann P E N N Y . They are in good health, and are spending most of their time with their grandchildren." Paul goes on to remind us of how few classmates we now have in the Chicago area, only Dick and he. In earlier years we can recall many more who were there: Keyer, Replogle, Ches Evans, Gocxlall, Bastien, Herrington, et al.

'24 Midshipmen with Marines on rifle range.

We are reproducing one of Malin Craig's pictures of Mid days in this issue. It is on the rifle range; plainly visible are Linthicum, Shanklin, Harmon and Ralph Mills. Can you identify others? We were tempted to label this picture "The Day Baldwin Was Shot." Yes, you'll remember the day there was a mishap when the Marine Sergeant was explaining the bolt mechanism, and the rifle cartridge was fired, richocheting into Hans' leg.

Among the ailing, we learn that Cleo Kalisch is now in a nursing home, not far from Brandywine, making a slow recovery.

Noble tells of a letter from Bill Stone, saying Bill is adjusting eyes to new lenses, following a cataract operation. Also, mid March finds Ed Cunningham with a cataract removal; Tilghman (you called him Greasy) Neale and Tom Sisson are marking time; Bob Campbell cheerful; Jim Dancy and Eric Lankenau have been hospitalized, but doing all right now. Charley Beattie reports that Ruth had a bad time with pneumonia, from which she has recovered, but lost much weight. Meanwhile Charley was ordered to take off 15 lbs. In Charley's words "it is something in a two-person home, with one trying to reduce and the other trying to gain."

In March, the B U R C H E T T s are travelling again. A card from Diamond Head lets us know Mig and Blackie were there in March, enjoying it and visiting their daughter; and planning to go on to Hawaii Island before returning home via San Francisco. From Honolulu Joe H E R L I H Y writes: "Mary and I are on our way to Expo '70 and also Hong Kong and Manila. We stopped at Los Angeles, where 'Sunshine' Heine joined us for luncheon aboard the PRESIDENT WILSON."

And, our last line is from Ed CUNNING-

HAM, speaking of mixed luncheon meetings : "I yield to no one in my admiration of the feminine gender, but after all, they are not classmates."

Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

As previously reported. Cam BRIGGS is the director of the census for the San Diego area. It's no small job to set up the organizational machinery for this undertaking from scratch; so Cam has been uncommonly busy, but apparentljr successful, as the census forms were duly distributed in the latter part of March, as per schedule.

Whitey and Doda TAYLOR flew west from the inhospitable eastern weather of February, says Coronadan Vic LONG, to visit relatives and friends in the Coronado/ San Diego area. Main attractions were son Ted and family; wife Joan, daughter of Al and Margery P E F L E Y , and four children; and Charlie and Jewel Dunn '26. Jewel, as everyone knows, is Doda's sister.

As the Taylors headed back east, Al and Margery P E F L E Y arrived to relieve the watch, after a leisurely trip by auto from home base of Falls Church. As of 4 April they were still there, pleasuring themselves with their grandchildren, and Al sharpening up his golf.

Frank and Camille T I M B E R L A K E were also winter visitors to Coronado, arriving in time to see Benny and Edith W R I G H T before they set forth on their European tour.

Vic and Virginia LONG also enjoyed a visit from the Timberlakes, and report that our long time class president had lost none of his vigor or propensity for fun. Vic also reports a visit in March by Minerva Ludewig, who managed to find time between her recurring world cruises to circulate among her many Coronado friends for a couple of weeks.

All of the above, incidentally, are plotting to descend on Annapolis for our 4Sth. Swede LARSON has been designated a "Gentleman of Distinction," San Diego, 1970.

This is a group of 22 San Diego residents honored annually for their community and humanitarian work. Swede was honored in the "retired military" category.

As will be noted sadly in Last Call we lost Tommy F O W L E R in March. A letter from his widow expresses thanks for the flowers sent by the class, and those of us who were able to attend the funeral. She writes that he died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage, which came without warning and was swift and final in a matter of seconds. In fact, they were talking and planning a spring trip out west, and the next minute he was gone. They were still trying to repair the damage done to their property by Hurricane Camille.

Bevo BOND writes in after being out of contact for some time due to the fact that we couldn't keep up with his address: "In '66 I was sent to Vietnam to represent my church among our servicemen and was based in Saigon for one and a half years. My wife joined me there in early '67. You can well imagine the conditions under which we were forced to live, but the travels were fabulous.

We got to all our bases in Vietnam and Thailand, at least once, and met all sorts of extraordinary people. I was able to make two round-robins in Southeast Asia on three week R & R's to Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Penang, Kuala Lampur, Singapore and Djakarta.

"When our tour was completed in January '68, just before the big Tet offensive, one of our daughters joined us in Saigon; and the three of us proceeded home via Phnom Penh, 25

Orlando Alumni Meeting, class of '25: C. Heffner, T. Bell, H. Henderson, "Ornery Classmate" Eddie Peabody, H. Trainer, H. Rice, F. Wardour, Red Eye Coleman.

Bangkok, Rangoon, Calcutta, Katmandu, New Delhi, Agra, Tehran, Isfahan, Jerusalem, Istanbul, Athens and into Germany."

There they bought a VW camper, and spent three and a half months touring Europe and Morocco. Finally they came home and have settled in Coronado.

Hombre MANN writes from Milbrae, Ca., that they purchased two acres of land adjacent to the Jackson State Forest, near Fort Bragg, and built a lodge for recreation purposes. Noya, a small fishing village at the mouth of the Noya River, is about two miles away, and is a wonderful spot for steelhead and salmon fishing. They spend quite a bit of time up there. His family is about the same. Everett, Jr., is now a LCol. in the Army, and was sent to Vietnam at the start of this year.

Sam SIMPSON advises that Clyde J E N SEN'S widow Dorothy was married last October to Capt. John A. Tatom '30, USN (Ret.), and they are living in Corvallis, Or. Goldie GOLDENSON reports that his son, Joseph, moved from South Bend, In., to Tucson, Ar., in April of this year. On 14 March, Goldie and Roslyn became grandparents for the third time, but this time they were blessed with their first grandson, Eric Robert Goldenson, a candidate for the class of '92. Chink LEE, who left the Navy in 1928, but came back in during W W II, retired 31 March 1970 as executive vice president of the Valley National Bank of Arizona.

He will continue as president of the Phoenix Civic Plaza Building Corp.

Jazzo BANKS has sold his property in Florida, and in April moved back to Fairhope, Al., where he will be near relatives.

Feb. 1970—at Hamp Mitchell's in Lighthouse Point, Fl.: Monty Eggers, Butch Parker, B. B. Loomis, Hamp Mitchell, Red Eye Coleman, and Tommy Tonseth.

Red Eye and Kitty COLEMAN passed a very interesting winter in Florida. They stopped in to see Ivan and Perry ZITZEW I T Z at Lehigh Acres. Both are feeling fine and full of pep. An Alumni Association luncheon on 13 February in Orlando, Fl., brought out a goodly group of '25. They included Eddie Peabody in the group because of his loyalty and love for the Navy. The Colemans attended a later class reunion at Hamp MITCHELL'S home in Lighthouse Point.

Tommy BURROWES, who so capably takes care of our file jackets, says that perhaps some classmates are wondering why a listing of Naval Academy roommates was requested in the 4Sth Quiver questionnaire.

It is our intention to list this information in each file jacket, mainly for record pur26

poses. It will also permit us to notify roommates of significant events. We also would like to have in each file jacket an official biography and a recent formal glossy print of your own choice, preferably alone, but a family group if you prefer.

Remember the 45th reunion in October, and plan to get there.

Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington, Va. 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg I I I , USN (Ret.) Box 178, Crystal River, Fl. 32629

Some of you know that the current Superintendent, RAdm. Jim Calvert, has been making strenuous efforts to obtain an increase in the number of young men applying for entrance to the Naval Academy each year in order that there may be a high degree of selectivity in each entering class.

His efforts and those of his staff and the Blue and Gold officers have resulted in over 6,700 nominations from the Congress and the President for the class entering this summer. This is believed to be the highest number of nominations in the history of the Academy. The Superintendent requests the help of all alumni in sending word to the Academy concerning any and all outstanding high school, or prep school, young men who may come to their attention through their local newspapers or from personal knowledge. When word is received concerning a likely prospect, a Blue and Gold officer will be put on his trail right away. Many of us have often read about an outstanding high school student, or outstanding athlete.

Perhaps we have asked him if he might be interested in the Naval Academy, sighed when he replied in the negative, and forgotten about him. Now we have some excellent guidance. Just send his name in to the Superintendent, USNA. He and his staff will do the rest.

The Washington, DC, group met for their usual monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 23 March, with the following 24 attendees: Barker, Bierer, Brady, Briner, Bruton, Buchanan, Busey, Byrne, Dudley, Fravel, Fryer, Greenacre, Gano, Greenslade, Katz, Lovett, Lyman, McCorkle, McKee, Morgan, Nelson, Pirie, Stiegler and Jim Ward. We learned of the death of Connie Fryer on 1 March, with regret and sympathy for Loren.

My faithful west coast correspondent. Jack McN. TAYLOR, reports that '26 news is sparse out there; Hugh W E B S T E R recuperating nicely from a bout with the surgeon's scalpel; the A R M E N T R O U T s off on a Mexican holiday; and Gene Crane Jenkins off with her husband, Harold, for a threeweek holiday in Hawaii. Gene has been president of the Bay Area Society of Sponsors for 1969-70.

Understand the Armentrouts are fairly new grandparents and also that Army is the president of his real estate board.

Bill PRYOR wrote from Mystic, Ct., in March, just before he and Edie headed south, "jumping from the deep freeze into the cold frame," as he put it. Actually, the last week in March was a very warm one in Florida with several days in the SO's, making us "natives" wonder what happened to spring this year ( C S ) . Bill and Edie went to their place on Doctor's Inlet, not far from

Jacksonville, and based in Orange Park while they (lid some research on buttressing up boat basins, resurfacing driveways and painting their waterfront cottage. On the way to Florida they stopped in Baltimore to see Val and Anna HAVARD, and in Virginia Beach to see Edie's niece and her new daughter. About the 31st, the Pryors were planning a long promised safari to tropical Florida, down the east coast and back up the west. They just missed the Smedbergs who left Crystal River on the Sth on the first leg of a three weeks' trip to Europe in April. Edie and Bill have not really decided just where they want to live, but were planning on returning to Mystic in midApril via Atlanta, Sewanee, Charlottesville and the Potomac River area. In July they are going to Maine.

Charlie and Kack BUCHANAN got back alive from their East African safari in February and then roughed it a bit in Naples, Fl., and a short two days in Crystal River, at "Secure." I can't improve on Buck's own descriptions, as follows : "Bang, goes the right rear tire. Our Kikuyu driver pulls to a stop in a lonely spot in the Kenya Masai Mara. We were 'tail-end Charlie' and the other three of our four V/W minibus 'Camera Caravan' have gone blithely on their way.

"Our only company was a group of meanlooking Cape Buffalo, close aboard, eyeing us critically and quizzically, plus many antelope and gazelle types, giving us curious but friendly attention. Our driver, knowing the unpredictable ways of the Cape Buffalo better than we, was in no hurry to dismount until our audience, outstared or bored, wandered to a respectable distance. Just as the tire job was completed and we were ready to proceed on duty assigned, number three minibus came charging back to see what had happened to us. Thanks a lot! But at least we had an escort in our position of 'no spare' vulnerability.

"Winding up at Mombasa, two thousand miles (and four flats) in the redoubtable V / W minibus through Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania over unbelievable roads was an experience. I know we were all glad to get home, but we were very happy to have had the opportunity for such a trip. The three weeks were ideal, weatherwise, with just one day and night of intermittent showers.

ANIMALS?—galore—and just like the picture books. And don't sell your Kodak stock.

"We even had a little 'sea-going'; a three hour trip on Victoria Nile to Murchison Falls where hippos and crocodiles do all the swimming. Our nights were in various 'safari lodges,' usually in one of the several, huge game preserves; Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tsavo, etc. Occasionally, we would arrive, hot, dusty and thirsty to find 'no room in the inn', and would have to make do in tents. Food?—plentiful—a zebra or wildebeest steak just might fool you.

"Becoming more and more vogue is the 'flying safari' that flies you from lodge to lodge, with your game drives, looking for the animals starting from and returning to the lodges. Or, even more plush, you can headquarter at a hotel in Nairobi and fly out to the game reserves each day and back to hotel comfort at night. But I'm sure we all were glad we did it in the 'old fashioned way.' I know we got more of the feel of things, and not only in the seat of our pants!

"When you think about it, the rapid political evolution of this part of the globe has been fantastic. In little more than a century the thing has gone full turn; exploration, colonization, rebellion and independence. It was the mid-nineteen hundreds before European explorers found Lake Victoria and the SHIPMATE

sources of the White Nile. The turn of the century saw the settlers, largely Scotch and Irish, start hewing viable homesites for themselves in the White Highlands of Kenya, the rugged Mau Mau Emergency of the mid-fifties was followed in a very few years, 1962-63, by independence for all three Republics. Kenyatta, leader of the Mau Mau movement, and seven years imprisoned, emerged as Kenya's first, and still, president.

"It was reassuring to find, in Kenya, that the British are still, quietly and unobtrusively, very much involved in steering the ship of state. British advisors are sought after, and respected, in the military as well as the government. But, the original occupants are back where they started, in the saddle. And it all happened in a little over a hundred years."

Jim and Eleanore ROGERS have sold their San Mateo house and are now living in Rossmoor, a retirement center in Walnut Creek, which Jim describes as a "delightful spot if there ever was one." Their address there is 1138 Skycrest Drive, #8, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Their son, Edward Burton Rodgers, who was in the U. S. Air Force, received his M.S. degree in meteorology from Florida State University and is now in that university's meteorology department. He was to be married on 4 April to Doris Ann Whigham, who also has an M.S. from FSU and is now teaching in high school.

The Smedbergs were about to leave Florida, just as the Confederate jasmine and gardenias were about to add their fragrance to the perfume of grapefruit and orange blossoms. They will visit their daughter, Claudia -Adams in Soignies, Belgium. Her husband, Capt. Robert S. Adams, USN, is on duty at S H A P E with the title of ComStrikFltLantRepEur at Casteaux, near Brussels.

"From Belgium we plan on seeing the tulips in Holland, something of Germany including a trip up the Rhine, Copenhagen, Norway and Sweden, from whence great-grandfather Charles Gustavus Smedberg came to New York in 1812. It has to be a fast trip because of a date in Washington in early May. It looks as though this will be another spring in which my golf game will not get the intensive cure that has been planned for more than 50 years !"

RAdm. a n d Mrs. W . L. A n d e r s o n , Retired Association M e e t i n g .

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The accompanying photo of Bill ANDERSON and his Jeanie was taken in Columbia, SC, in February, and, I think, is too good not to be shared. Bill has retired from being vice dean of engineering at the University of South Carolina, and was recently the president of the Mid-South Carolina chapter of the Retired Officers Association.

Sec'y, Capt. Robert M. Barnes, USN (Ret.) 2800 Quebec St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Corr., RAdm. Howard W. Gordon, Jr., USN (Ret.), 3127 18th St., North, Arlington, Va. 22201

Jack DIMON writes, "I just learned from a former bank associate that Ferol D. OVERFELT (our # 1 student and four striper) died suddenly from a massive heart attack which hit him on 26 February. He was taken to the White Plains Hospital, and after remaining in a coma for the entire JUNE

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time passed away on 4 March. As far as we know he was in good health and enjoying retirement." I believe Tom Hamilton's letter to Ferol's widow, Ruth, expresses the feelings of all of us in '27. "I just received word of Ferol's passing and want you to know that we all share in your great sorrow. He was so universally liked and admired by his classmates and others at the Naval Academy, which perhaps you have never had fully expressed to you. All of us were so proud of his standing number one in the class, and breaking all the Academic records up to our graduation. He was not only brilliant in his intelligence and knowledge, but sound, practical and human with it; and he held the affection of all even though he was the top regimental officer. His career since then has been correspondingly outstanding, and the class of '27 is very proud of his achievements. We are so spread now it is impossible to convey our feelings, but I'm happy that Howard Adams has informed you that a memorial chair in his name will be installed at the Stadium in Annapolis. We hope that you will join us at our next reunion there in 1972. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you, and I know I write for many classmates and friends as well as for Emmie."

A note from Sinbad Addison reads: "Dear Bus, In grief I relate that my gentle Nellie died unexpectedly at home as twilight descended on 18 April 1970. Few knew of the gallant and uncomplaining struggle she had waged with an ever-developing general arteriosclerosis against which she had no defense except courage and inner spirit, and it was these that in the end sustained us both. To all who read these anguished lines, may God bless you and keep you.

Sinbad Addison" Frank W I C K H O R S T has recently been named to the National Football Foundation's Hall of Fame. Wick, I am informed, is recovering nicely from a bout with his heart but taking it easy.

Biscuit WEV, in a letter to wish me a "welcome to the club," having been misinformed that I had a recent operation for an aorta aneurysm, reports that he completed, on December 1, the installation of an 8" tube in his own aorta. As of 1 April he is back swinging the old golf clubs. As for me, no operation for the present.

Ernie BLAKE is recovering from an operation that replaced an artery in his leg.

Otie and Doris GREGG on the prowl again, this time to the west coast where they spent a weekend with our Prexy. Son Fred is in a patrol squadron at NAS Moffett Field. Ed and Karin ECKELMEYER have announced the marriage of their daughter, Karin Aspegren, to Dr. Roland Whitney Tabor, on 29 January. Dr. Tabor is the son of Mrs. Henry W. Tabor and the late Mr. Henry W. Tabor of Pasadena, Ca. Mrs. Tabor attended Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt., and graduated from Stanford University in 1962.

She took her Master's degree in library science at the University of California in Berkeley, Ca., in 1965. She is presently head of the Slavic language cataloging section of the undergraduate library at Stanford University. Dr. Tabor graduated from Stanford in 1954, took his Ph.D. in geology in 1961 at the University of Washington and is presently employed by the U. S. Geologic Survey at Menlo Park. Dr. and Mrs. Tabor will reside in Portola Valley, where the marriage took place. Ed and Karin made an extensive trip through Europe last year about which he sent a wonderful report.

When time and space become available I

will take the liberty of passing some of it on to you.

Eastern Corr., VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.) Hughes, Sears & Shiver, Inc. 1629 K St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006 Western Corr., Mr. A. Mclntyre Leary 20 Dudley Sq., Shreveport, La. 71106

It is with great regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of a fine classmate, Stephen N. TACKNEY, RAdm., USN (Ret.), on 14 March at Bethesda Naval Hospital of cancer. Steve was interred in the Naval Academy Cemetery, following a Requiem Mass in the Chapel. "The class' deep sympathy goes out to Priscilla and their seven children, all but one of whom, David, were at the services. The three sons are all Navy lieutenants.

After years of residence in Crabtown proper. Jack and Agnes BOWERS are giving it up for the suburbs of Eastport-Watergate Village. Their new address is 670 Americana Drive, Apt. 31, Annapolis, MD 21403.

A nice call from Jim LANDEN while on business in Washington recently informs us that all continues well with him, Paulette and their interesting family (two grown, successful career children and two small fry at home!). He is still with International Silver in Wallingford, Ct., and looks forward to what promises to be an even bigger and better Nutmegger in June.

An excellent letter from George FRITSCHMANN whose peregrinations with Greta have not been reported in this column for too long: "It is hard to realize that we haven't contributed to Shipmate since our 40th.

Thanks for the reminder! We returned to the southland the last week in October. Since all our children, grandchildren, and my mother and sister are in the greater Los Angeles area, we usually put the trailer in a Long Beach park as a base in that area; then commute monthly to National City where Greta's mother lives at our 'ofificial' residence. On 27 March we went to Palm Springs from Long Beach for the weekend, then Monday we drove here (National City) over the Pines to Palms Highway. While in P. S. contacted the '28 contingent there.

Janice Madsen reports all well with them and Pinky improving. Patty Ransford reported shag now in VA Hospital, Long Beach, for advanced physical therapy. Hope to move him to a suitable convalescent facility in the Palm Springs area eventually.

Dan Wagner reported Madeleine also had a stroke last summer, with heart complications.

After many months in S. D. Naval Hospital is now at home with a 'pace-maker' control.

Here in the S. D. area was able to contact the Ambrusters, Cockells, Crofts, Jacobsens and T. A. Smiths. All is well with them!

Incidentally, coming south last fall spent a most pleasant evening with the Wells Thompsons in Seattle and the Beyerlys in Los Altos.

"Provided all is well with our respective mothers, Greta and I will be headed north again on 1 May for the Campbell River area on Vancouver Island, B. C , for the summer.

The past three years has seen a tremendous increase in through traffic in the area by those taking advantage of the recently instituted 20-hour overnight ferry service between Kelsey Bay, 50 miles north of Campbell River, and Prince Rupert, B. C, on the mainland, connecting with the Alaskan Ferry system. For those going that way, we are at Salmon Point Resort, 13 miles south of Campbell River, from 1 June through Labor Day. Telephone 604-923-6605."

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cently spent most of the month of March in the Caribbean. They devoted part of their time at Runaway Bay on the north coast of Jamaica in a rentecl house complete with servants and gardener. This is an area wellknown to Al and Dede TAYLOR, and about 15 miles west of Ocho Rios, where Cynthia Banister Raymond and her husband Leonard live for about six months of the year. J. and M. T. had an opportunity to visit the Raymonds in their home, which is luxurious without being pretentious, and commands a magnificent mountain-top view. Cynthia was her usual lovely and gracious self and the hour, centered mainly around '28er talk, passed all too quickly. From Jamaica, the Urquharts proceeded to March Harbour, Abaco, in the Bahamas. Here they stayed with George and Virginia COLLINS in their delightful winter home which faces across the harbor. Their time with the Collins was well taken up with a cruise through the cays and a number of social events in their honor.

In response to our inquiry, we have received a nice note from Cornelia Van Antwerp Davis on the death of her brother, Townsend, in which she states that the class' sympathy is greatly appreciated. Townsend and his wife had been -in poor health for several years, and when she died, he followed her seven weeks later.

The NAAA Washington chapter was honored at its 18 March luncheon with Sec Nav John H. Chafee as its speaker. We were much impressed with our boss' youth, enthusiasm, ability and charm. He certainly laid it on the line as to Navy's position, operations and plans. All present. Navy and Marine, in the packed Skyroom of the Army and Navy Club, felt much confidence in the. future of our services after this really great talk. Senior present was VAdm. Jerry Land, '02, spry as ever. Among '28ers, all of whom had guests, were: Zeke Peden; Carlos Boss, with son-in-law Cdr. L. O. Hilder, Jr. '54; Harry Sears; Art Binney; Jerry Gerin with son-in-law Lee Warren.

Slim Q U I L T E R sends a note from Portola Valley, Ca., reporting that he and Adrienne spent 3 great weeks in Mexico in Feb./March with 5 days at the Hotel Playa in Mazatlan and the rest of the time cruising in their Avion. Slim, in a footnote, complains about the Alumni Register using Zip Codes in the geographical locator selection rather than home towns. We are inclined to agree with him. You almost have to be a computer yourself to decipher some of these things.

Cal L A N N I N G '29, who is a director for the Navy, Marine, Coast Guard Residence Foundation, would like the word to get out that there is plenty of space available for widows of deceased oflficers of these services in the Foundation's magnificent quarters in Vinson Hall, McLean, Va. Within the limits of availability, first preference goes to the widows, retired bachelor officers of these services are also eligible for residency. Please spread the word. Your scribe and Red RABORN with Helen and Mildred recently attended the annual dinner-dance, with much gold braid from CNO down present, and can attest to the desirability of this campaign to support and fill Vinson Hall.

"You have read our account of Betty Norgaard's gift to Swede of a super-duper purple pastel colored bike with four-speed transmission, narrow racing tires, genuine leather saddle, front and rear light reflectors.

"Swede had been taking daily rides and was developing a physique which had become the envy of all, including a dog of mixed ancestry, residing two blocks away from Swecle's home. Swede swept by the dog's 28

home at a conservative racing speed of 45 mph, while still in second gear.

"Fido, becoming somewhat startled by Swede's exhibition of cycling, pounced into action, dashed into the street, made one leap and buried # 1 and #2 fangs into the left part of Swede's posterior which was hanging over and beyond the saddle.

"The result was that Swede ended in the emergency room at Winter Park Hospital where he received seven stitches and a shot of tetanus antitoxin. A close watch has been put on Fido and he appears quite normal except that he has developed a habit of pawing at his teeth. Swede has staged a rapid recovery and will resume cycling when the new and larger saddle, which is on order, has arrived and been installed." (Anonymous reporter I) Bob ARCHER sends in a S I T R E P aboard M / S DELPHINUS berthed in yacht club marina in Key West: "Good to have your letter, and look forward to seeing you and Helen soon. Elsie joining at Vero Beach, and perhaps with me for a while on the waterway going north. It would be great if you two could join us in the Bahamas, and let's hope it's soon!! Have enjoyed seeing Buckie and Nordie Lee down here."

Join the N A A A ; buy the new Alumni DIRECTORY! Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Drive Falls Church, Va. 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.) 29303 Stonecrest Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, Ca. 90274

For a guy who spent a good deal of the winter in the hospital recovering from an infection that followed a rather minor operation, Eddie STAYER is still a formidable opponent on the Louisville tennis courts. The ten pounds he lost in bed have speeded up his game. At the reunion Eddie and Cal Laning reminisced about the playoff of the west coast enlisted men's competition for a position on the Leech Cup squad. Ed had a hole in his racket and lost. Cal got a trip to Annapolis, with seabag, hammock and racquet, where he was number nineteen, momentarily, on the nineteen man Leech squad. Ed got there via the Canal with the rest of the San Diego plebes. In closing his letter, Ed thanks Teepee WILSON for the extraordinarily fine color shot of him at the reunion. Watch yourself, Ed, when you jump the net to shake with the losers!

Will Eye DYE is still beating the Dow theory at his brokerage firm in Chevy Chase.

Says he has to, what with two daughters getting their MA's together at Boston U this year, and son at Bullis Prep. He sends greetings to Al STRAHORN. Jimmy and Sylvan FOLEY finally reached home in Stockton, Ca., after visiting the Irish relatives in Massachusetts, en route from Reunion. What does he mean, "the Irish relatives"? Like most other fitness reports submitted by reunion returnees, Jimmy extolled the reunion committee. He puts his home where his mouth is and extends hearty invitation to '29ers for bed, board and drink, calling us "those weatherbeaten pieces of humanity." Can't we bring our wives, Jimmy?

Adm. Ensign BENSON, our last retirer, has worked his way up from mere paying jobs to non-paying jobs on the boards of half a dozen Boston do-gooding operations, such as the YMCA, Halfway Houses, Civic Symphony, and Boston Naval Institute. He still talks of moving to Washington, but it sounds as if he is permanently planted. He says, "I am still in the part time employment of New England Bell as a management con-

sultant. My duties relate to personnel matters and organization. The personnel matters relate to training of management personnel and appraisal. I find that Navy subjects, procedures, difficulties, etc., transfer directly to the civilian world; but frankly I have been astonished at how sophisticated personnel management matters are in the Bell System. I see Bing Mitchell at alumni things. When we visit Portsmouth we see Carl Johnson and a few others. Best wishes to all, Roy." The following items from the west coast are printed with apologies for their delay: Wally BAIRD retired from his consulting work about two years ago. He says he is enjoying retirement, but is keeping very busy at present working on building and landscaping a fine new church in Santa Monica.

Both Mary and Wally look very well.

Rosie A S H W O R T H in Carmel reports his principal activity now is taking his dog for a walk along the beach. Rosie had a serious illness a few years ago, but recovered completely. He is a Colonel, USA (Ret.), class of '33, U. S. Military Academy.

"The Ashworths' daughter, Jane, is the wife of a US Air Force Colonel. Rosie and Edna have a son who is a US Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He is due to complete his duty tour there in a few days. The Ashworths' address is Route 2, Box 20, Carmel, CA 93921.

The FARRINs live in an apartment at 630 West Humbert Dr., Arcadia, Ca. Jimmy is assistant manager of the Surface Effect Ships Division and is program manager for the division's principal job: the design, construction, and testing of a 100-ton watertight propelled testcraft of the SES (captured air bubble) type. The program will run about three years.

Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M . H. Simons, J r . , USN ( R e t . ) , 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, D. C. 20016

On 12 March the Washington contingent held their quarterly luncheon at Fort Myer Officers' Mess. Those turning out were: Rollo Adams, Catty Adkins, Red Ailes, Stan Alexander, Bob Craighill, Tim Dorner, Lot Ensey, Bill Gentner, Peter Horn, Andy Jackson, Jenks Jenkins, Chief Masterson, Mac McCullough, Sandy McGregor, Towser Miller, Fish Salmon, Buff Simons, Bill Snead, Eddie Wagner, Elly Wakefield, Dave Whelchel, Glen Williams, and Dutch Wilson.

Peter H O R N scored a great success collecting a total of $70 in class dues! A motion was passed to amend the class by-laws to provide that all members of the class be billed annually for class dues. The present by-laws specify that $5 shall be solicited when the balance of the class fund drops to $200.

We were sorry to learn that Cdr. Robert W. GREENSLADE, USNR, died in Pensacola, Florida, on 15 March. Bob was with the class during plebe year. He was buried on 18 March in Barrancas National Cemetery.

Mell P E T E R S O N writes that Ann has been busy shopping for Betsy's wedding June Uth. chuck Peterson hopes to study in England next year and Mell Jr. should start back to the United States in the summer.

Red Ailes, Glen Williams, Towser Miller, Chief Masterson, Bob Craighill and Buff Simons attended the March luncheon meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association at the Army and Navy Club. Secretary of the Navy Chafee was the speaker. The Secretary outlined the posture of the Navy today. With regards to the recruitment for the Naval Academy, Admiral Calvert was SHIPMATE

quoted as saying that as of mid-March there have been over 6,700 nominations for the Naval Academy class entering next summer.

This is the highest in the history of the Academy and is expected to exceed 7,000 before nominations close. He said much of the credit for this outstanding accomplishment must go to the organization of Blue and Gold officers, but much of it must go also to the alumni. Admiral Calvert says, "I don't think that I received more than foiir or five letters from alumni all last academic year recommending specific young men for entry to the Naval Academy. This year I am receiving two or three letters every day." Remember, all you have to do is recommend a candidate to the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Blue and Gold people will do the follow-up work. The help of the alumni in this regard is absolutely essential.

One of the hardest jobs of the Corresponding Secretary is having to pass the word along of the death of a classmate, (ieorge C H A F E E died in Largo, Fla., on 6 April. He was buried there on 10 April.

Mott is living at 425 Buttonwood Lane, Largo, Fla. 33540. I am sure that all in '30 join me in deepest sympathy to Mott.

"Perhaps even more important than this accomplishment was your gentlemanly, yet forceful emphasis on fundamental Americanism in everything you did as commandant of the Ninth Naval District. It was tremendously effective; and because of it, your stamp will remain forever on the lives of thousands of young people, and older ones too, with whom you came in contact.

"We salute you, sir, as a great American, and an outstanding Naval officer, acting in the highest tradition of the Naval service."

Admiral Renken retires after 43 years naval service July 1.

Jack W H I T E reports a delightful outing hosted by Heloise and Tom P H I F E R in their 35-ft. cabin cruiser on San Francisco Bay 1 February. Along with Tommie and Jack were Col. and Mrs. Monty Saxton, USMA '35. They crossed the Bay to San Leandro where the Phifers entertained for luncheon at "The Blue Dolphin."

Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 13600 Sunset Canyon D r . , N . E .

Albuquerque, N . M . 87111 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W . B e t t s , USN (Ret.)

Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington, D. C. 20550

If you'll check back to the January 1969 Shipmate you'll find an announcement of the engagement of Mary Volk to Count Otto Praschma, Baron of Bilkau. We missed the wedding, but thanks to Mitchell Mathews '27, we can inform you that the marriage took place in the Memorial Church at Harvard on 29 June. After a trip to Quebec City and Paris, they settled in southern Germany.

He also gave us Ann's new address: 7 Merrill Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Al SHARP reports his daughter Louise was commissioned an ensign in the W A V E s in December '69. She completed school in Newport, RI, and reported to N A S Albany, Ga., with a helicopter squadron.

From the 9th N D public affairs oflfice: 'The Flick-Reedy Americanism Award for 1970 has been presented to RAdm. Henry A. Renken, commandant of the Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, II. Mr. Frank Flick, president of the Flick-Reedy Corp., Bensenviile, II., made the presentation at district headquarters, Tuesday, 10 March."

RAdm. Henry A. Renken

In the letter accompanying the award, Mr. Flick said, "Many factors went into this selection. Among them was the inspiring leadership you gave to many people in creating a workable program to improve the Navy's image both internallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and externally.

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Vera and John Crumpacker toast the future ofter their marriage on 19 November 1969.

Ajax S M I T H added a little information to his contribution to the Memorial Fund: "Not much doing around Houston but Cliff Iverson and I went to a reception given for Red Ramage by the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee the first week in March and we enjoyed talking with Red. He gave a nice half-hour talk on the operations of MSTS in the Vietnam area.

Everyone at the reception enjoyed it immensely.

"Cliff and I are the only members of '31 in the Houston area. Eddie O'Neill is living in San Antonio and Virginia (Mrs. S.) and I are planning to drive over there Friday and may get a chance to talk to Eddie and Sue." Dick A N D R E W S managed to get off a note from his Squaw Valley haven where he got in some final days of skiing. He enclosed son Dick, Jr.'s wedding information. He also reported seeing Mike MYERS and Bob KING at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital and Letterman Army Hospital respectively. Both were doing well. Mike had a disc problem and Bob was recuperating from a leg artery operation.

"Mr. and Mrs. Percy Chase Powell of San Diego announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Bonnie Lee Dean of Sausalito, to Richard Stottko Andrews, Jr. of Washington, D.C, son of RAdm. Richard Stottko Andrews, USN ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Andrews of Hillsborough, Ca. The wedding will take place on 11 April in San Francisco.

"Miss Dean, who is also the daughter of the late Alfred Edward Dean, was graduated from the University of Oregon. She received her Master's degree in history this year from San Francisco State College.

"Dick Andrews, Jr., attended the Univer-

sity of Nevada. He is a graduate of the University of San Francisco, and has recently accepted a position in Washington, D. C , as confidential assistant to Robert Finch, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.

The young couple will take up residence in Annandale, Va." Doris and Oscar HAGBERG have been off on another jaunt, this time for the month of February at the International Colony Club on Maui. They "flew into San Francisco on 9 March from Hawaii and spent the night and next day with Dick and Fanny Andrews.

Had a marvelous time hitting those seafood restaurants. But when we flew into Albuquerque next evening we were greeted by a wet snow storm; nice change for two tanned and baked people."

Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20014

H E R E AND T H E R E W I T H '32 Jack and Vivian COLLEY had a fine vacation trip to Florida to escape the winter weather. They stayed four weeks in Daytona Beach where they soaked up the sun with son Jack junior. They made a side trip to Merritt Island, near Cape Kennedy, to spend the day with classmate Ed H U T C H I N S O N , Col. USMC (Ret.), now in the real estate business.

Earl and Isabelle F I N N E Y are living the good life in the great northwest and simply enjoying good health. Earl says he keeps plenty busy on house and yard work.

Jim and Jane F L E N N I K E N currently have problems. Jim is in the Public Health hospital with "God knows what." It's something to do with the liver and bile. I'm sure our Clipper Bow would like to hear from you at 1502 Thorndyke Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98199.

Paul and Dee H A R R I N G T O N had their dream trip to Japan to visit son Phil and family. Phil is class of '62, just made LCdr. and is on the staff of Com Serv Gru 3. Also on the staff is Tony DROPP's son who is married to our own Spud MURPHY's daughter, Priscilla. They are two fine young people of whom Tony and Spud can be very proud.

Hap and Jane ASMAN visited their daughter Angela, her Marine aviator husband, Eddie Cathcart, and three grandchildren in El Toro, Ca., over the Christmas holidays. Bill and Biddie KELLY got together with them after visiting Bill's son and wife in San Diego.

Wally and Ingeborg S H O R T are currently on a tour of the Far East after accompanying their daughter Suzi to a military wedding in Taipei on 27 February to Michael Staples.

Joe and Fran J A A P are in fine shape and excellent spirits. They should be. They have a gorgeous new home with a most outstanding 180 degree view of Lake Washington, surrounding cities and the Olympic Mountains. Their son Jody is also in Japan and daughter Ann is married to an Englishman and lives in England. Joe is doing something about environment. He is developing a system to monitor automatically the surrounding waters and flash warnings of action needed. He is on the right track as is attested to by the local newspapers, which brag about our Joe's fine efforts.

Hal and Mabel K N O E R T Z E R remain fully retired. Hal really has the relaxed attitude and he sounds so happy. He says he is taking full advantage of the excellent hunting and fishing in the northwest area. During the cold weather he and Mabel took a leis29

urely trip to Las Vegas, Arizona and San Diego. They also enjoy their daughter and three grandsons who live in the area.

Tommy and Frances LANGEN seem to be enjoying life to the fullest. Tommy, our Doctor of Education in Psychology, is still going strong at the University of Washington. Frances is a case worker and supervisor for Traveler's Aid. Daughter Toby is working on her doctorate in English also at the U. of W. Tommy keeps busy with reading, swimming and sauna; but he is, at heart, a founder member of the Radiator Club. He and Frances plan to go to Europe on a sabbatical this fall. He also heard from Ike W I L S O N that he might return to the northwest area soon.

Porter and Lucille L E W I S also followed the sun to San Francisco over the holidays.

Their daughter Carol recently produced their second grandchild. Son Porter, Jr., (LCdr. class of '60) has been ordered to the submarine AMBERJACK as exec, in June. Porter and Lucille are trying to decide whether to remain in the northwest or head for the sunny south.

Frank H O L L O W E L L writes from Savannah that his son Christopher Wilson Hollowell IV will graduate from U S N A in the Class of '70. Christopher is named after Frank's brother who went down with the W A S P in 1942.

Christopher W .

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Salem and Betty V A N EVERY write from Naples, Fl., that they saw more '32ers during their stay there than they see in Charlotte, NC in years. They ran into Linny and Andy SAUL and attended a luncheon given by Harry and Dorothy REITER. Present were Mary Small, Madeline Smith, and Moe and Margaret ARCHER from Bradenton.

Al S H I N N was relieved in a colorful ceremony on board the BON HOMME R I C H -

ARD on 31 March as Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet. Al received a Distinguished Service Medal for his "exceptionally meritorious" service from Admiral J. J. Hyland. Al retired the same day, and he and Sevilla will live in Los Angeles.

The Washington chapter of West Point and U S N A held a joint luncheon in April at the O Club, Fort Myer. Present were from the Army: BGen. Charley Baer, MGen. Al Gerhardt, Gen. Joe Kelly, MGen. John Pugh, Col. Danny Sundt, BGen. Ken Zitzman. Col. Bill Davidson, MGen. Oley Hansen, Col. Bob Schukraft, Col. Ward Gillette, Col. Al Graham, Col. Jim Churchill, Col. George Deschenaux, MGen. Danny Campbell.

Present were from the Navy: John Van Evera, Will Bull, Modoc Sunderland, Walt Innis, Howard Turton, John Lietwiler, Lindsey Williamson, Charles Sugarman, Frank Nuessle, Art Wellings, Alphabet Robards, Sam Moncure, Muddy Waters, Toots Blaisdell, Benny Leonard, Bo Lyons, Leon Kintberger, Jim Collett, Jack Lamade, George Pierce, Corky Ward.

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Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) 270 Providence Rd. Rt. 5, Annapolis, Md. 21401

George and Dinny KOCH were more selective in their distress over recent Shipmate issues. From their readings of '33 news they gained the general impression that only classmates living within a two-hundred-mile Some classmates, and/or their brides, have radius of San Diego were able to obtain been distressed by the lack of news under their geriatrician's consent to leave their the '33 banner in recent issues of Shipmate, wheelchairs long enough to attend a class and I have taken pen in hand in an effort to get-together. By comparison, at least, it apdo something about it. The following para- peared that rigor mortis had set in on the graphs from Molly Garnett's recent most east coast.

In a determined and completely successful welcome letter provide an excellent example of what is needed to keep this column going. effort to correct this grossly erroneous im"In late January-February Molly and pression, George and Dinny invited all classWeaver G A R N E T T as guests of Bug and mates within a three-thousand-mile radius Ed SHELBY on their yacht 'Sea Bug' of Washington to attend a "bruncheon" at (lifeboat 'Li'l Bug') enjoyed a beautiful their lovely quarters, Tingey House, Washcruise out of Del Ray Beach. In company ington Navy Yard on 4 April. Not a wheelwith another craft, 'Stormy Sea' with two chair was in sight I While Jim REEDY was the only one to couples aboard, the eight-some sailed, sunned and surfed and otherwise cavorted their way make it from California, the CAMERAS down to Key West Club, Ocean Reef Club, made it from Pennsylvania, and the DIETZs Plantation Key, Isla Morada, Marathon, and arrived from deep down in Virginia. We a sudden one at JewFish Creek, avoiding a learned that a deep sigh of relief emanated terrific thunderstorm with only a half hour's from the Pentagon and the White House grace. The Garnetts, snug in Sea Bug's when the party ended. With thirty-two active master bedroom, larger than their own guest duty "stars" enjoying the Kochs' hospitality, room at Whispering Pines (3 days-and-off- there was real concern over who was mindwith-you size !), basked in this new-to-them ing the store. atmosphere of elegant marinas and all that While the accompanying photo shows all goes with it, not regretting deserting Mexico present (except the Fortunes who arrived for the first time in five winters. The Gar- after the picture was taken), you will have netts are between Scandinavia (last Sept.- to break out your magnifying glass and sort October) and Portugal-Spain parador-hop- them out yourself. We still haven't figured ping beginning April 20. The Shelbys are out how there could be twenty-three distinct back at their condominium in Del Ray Beach rows in a group photograph containing only getting ready for their next cruising. sixty-six people. "The food, the potables, and "Whispering Pines, N. C , is kept constant- the company were wonderful. There was ly busy with Navy comings and goings. complete agreement that George and Dinny Barbara and Russ K E F A U V E R recently had generated new life and spirit in the entertained at cocktails in their fabulous Washington contingent of the class. The names of those attending and included in new home (a beautiful decorator's dream of 18th Century Williamsburg and Oriental the photos follow: Tom and Carrie Moorer, blend) for Becky and Arn SCHADE who Pete and Ginny Galantin, Champ and Rosalie were their houseguests. The Garnetts had Blouin, Charlie and Sheila Duncan, Morgan Slayton, Dick and Luke Lane, Bill and Betty visiting for the weekend of the Southern Pines Stoneybrook Steeplechase Terry and MacDonald, Ray and Sidney Thompson, Dale and Helen Mayberry, Willie and Dottie Jack W A L S H down from Philadelphia. And three days before that Rosalie and Jimmie Rakow, John and Alice Bulkeley, Jim and DIETZ stopped by en route to Florida. Betty Ogden, Jim and Caroline Fortune (not in picture). Bill and Mary Alice Davis, Helen and Bill Leverton '31 entertained for house guests Virginia and Dick Craighill '32 Jimmy and Rosalie Dietz, Turner and Charwith several '33ers present. Ann and Johnny lotte Duncan, Archie and Adelle Wright, Davidson '29 gather unto themselves the Ralph and Fran Shifley, Charlie and Esther other Navy in the area whenever they come Travis, Bob and Lee Camera, Bill and Jean Pratt, Bob and Louise Curtis, John and down to their second home in Whispering Marge Tyree, Swifty & Bobbie Caldwell, Pines. So we see Libby and Ace BARTON '33, Jane and George Reinhart, Helen and George and Dinny Koch, Bob Barnam, Dick Jack Turner, Jean and Red Coward, Diane and Charlene Derickson, Hugh and Mickie McKibben, John and Virginia Oren, Pete and Squire Higgins, their new home on East Lake, Whispering Pines, nearly complete; and Mary Staley, Jim Reedy, Charlie and Carmelitta Blick, Chick King, Don and Kay and Ed Pace, they have just broken ground, moving down soon from Sanford, Betty Macintosh, Hall and Connie Bowen, and Gordon and Doris Selby. and others, often."

Present a t t h e ' 3 3 luncheon.

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arship call for funds. Eleanor and I were away last summer and the press of work at Florida Atlantic Univ. has made me think that we missed the boat somewhere. Hope I can get aboard before the ? comes in I Butch, I am enclosing a check as an initial pledge toward the 1934 scholarship fund. You can count on me to add to it as necessary toward the $20,000 goal. As one who is also soliciting funds for my ocean engineering students at F.A.U. I appreciate the task ahead. At the moment, we can take care of only eight out of 180 students but we keep trying!

Butch, you are and have been the best and greatest illegal secretary in our class and I salute you! I hope that the W.B.&A group will give you active assistance now, and your work will never be forgotten by those of us who care. All the chicks have now left our roost. Bob our youngest is now a seaman in USS TROUT; Skip (Charles) is executive officer of USS BERRY and the girls are raising big families in Virginia and South Carolina. The grandchildren toll has reached 11, and Bob hasn't started yet."

George and Dinny, host and hostess at 4 April '33 luncheon.

Chick King has sent in a new address.

He now can be reached at 1400 S. Joyce St., Apt. A-1101, Arlington, VA 22202.

Had a good letter from Burt BROWN enclosing a contribution to the class fund and passing along a few ideas on the 1933 N. A. Foundation Scholarship Drive, for Tad DUNCAN and Elliott L O U G H L I N .

Burt mentioned that Keith H U D S O N had left his job of teaching graduate students to become a guidance director in a middle school. This is a rather significant jump from theorizing about human behavior to becoming a practitioner working with young teenagers at a critical developmental stage.

Burt's address is now 128 Oxford Rd. (Druid Hills), Greenwood, S. C. The latchstring is out for classmates.

Classmates sending in dope for this column please note the new address listed for the class secretary at the top of this column.

Previously, nearly all of the class mail has been coming to the Museum, but as I am retiring as of 30 June for the second and last time, I will be receiving mail at home. Keep those cards and letters coming!

The Washington contingent lost a much loved member on 30 March when Jean Dawson, wife of classmate Bill Dawson, died of cancer. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery following services in Fort Myer Chapel on 2 April.

Just before going to press we learned of the death on 3 April of Charlie Rousseau, of a heart attack in Tupelo, Ms. No details concerning funeral arrangements were available at press time.

All classmates will join in extending deepest sympathy to the Dawson and Rousseau families. Bill Dawson's address is 800 26th Place South, Arlington, Va. Helen Rousseau resides at 999 Belledeere Dr., Tupelo, Ms.

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

On 19 March members of the class of '34 in the WB&A area enjoyed a luncheon at the COM Bethesda with Paul SAVIDGE as host. Again there was a respectable turnout including: Batcheller, Parks Adams, Ray J U N E ,

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Ours, Les Stone, Sam Brown, Bill Guthrie, Shaw, Mullan, Bunevich, Keller, Fleck, Bertholf, Fuller, Dutton, Artz, Harllee, Lawson, Harbold, Roy Smith, Joe Dickey, Presler, Pooch Davis, Murray, and Jack Martin.

Mr. and Mrs. Parks Madden Adams have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter Caryl Whiting to Dr. Peter Richard Adams on Saturday, 21 March, in Towson, Md.

The letter also included a schedule of events for classmates to bear in mind. This issue should be available before the first event, a '34 Pax River powwow, 20-21 June, at N A S Patuxent River, Md. Lucy and Hank MILLER are planning a wonderful weekend of festivities. The other events are '34 K T parties in October, following the Pitt game during homecoming weekend on 10 Oct. and the Air Force game in D. C. on 17 Oct. Follow-up information has or will be provided to those who have indicated an interest.

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. N. Detweiler, (SO USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church, Va. 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret) 5600 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington, Va. 22207

Frank W H E E L E R , on loan from Hewlett-Packard, is working with the National Alliance of Businessmen/Santa Clara CounNEWSLETTER ty, with his office in San Jose. His comments The first newsletter, actually more of a on this job are worthy of repetition: "Our class business letter, was mailed 1 April and objective is to get the disadvantaged (hardso far has solicited a good response, with core unemployed) back to work. It not only many comments and even several letters. provides jobs by having the private sector Dick BLY provided the following report of the economy pledging meaningful jobs from the west coast Bay area: "Just a note to those who are on the welfare rolls ; but, to tell you we all think you are doing an out- by so doing, it reduces one of our biggest tax standing, if illegal, job of keeping all in- eaters today. I find the work of talking with formed of class activities. You should be heads of businesses in our community not aware that we of '34 on the west coast do get only most interesting but very gratifying.

Ninety-five percent of those I talk to suptogether from time to time, and a few of us up here in the Bay area are real close port the idea and between Vi and Yz are socially and at work. Russ Maynards, Hap doing something about it, pledging jobs, even Deakins and John McGillises are regular now, with the slowdown in business. I sugmonthly poker session types ; home and home gest this work as of possible interest to dinners, KTs and talking mostly. The Penin- others who are retired from the Navy sula chapter of NAAA, which Russ, Hap whether working a second career or not. It's and I started, has a large contingent of '34s: a good way to learn the leaders in your comClaude Bailey, Parker, Ireland, Ed Lee and munityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it is helping to solve one of the Henderson. Bill Smith lives in P. A. and tough problems of the day. If anyone wants his daughter Betsy just married this even- more info, I'll be glad to oblige." Frank's ing. We all went to the wedding at Moffett. business address: 1900 South Tenth St., San Many others around here we see on occa- Jose, CA 95112. sions: George Clifford down in Carmel Frank also reported that Dixie FARRELL Valley, George Hill up Napa way, and Bill is sec'y of their local USNA Alumni group Peeler in S. F. Had a trip to Hawaii last and is putting on a great round of festivities summer to visit my oldest daughter's family. this year. Anyone heading into that area Saw a few '34s out that way, Chung-Hoon should query Dixie on whether anything is and Mackenzie particularly. In any event scheduled during his time of visit. Dixie's thanks again for the great work in keeping address is 19231 Portos Dr., Saratoga, CA us up to date. Enjoyed 35 for '34."

95070. Some events are co-hosted by Bob W A R D at "his club," the Pasatiempo CounMore of the same from Charlie S T E P H A N in Boca Raton, Fla.: "Your letter, ballot, try Club in Santa Cruz.

Frank and Mary Lou, after being visited etc., arrived yesterday. Noting the number of 'no shows' in the 35 for '34. I hasten to in mid-January by Jerry and Jack McCORmaintain contact in order not to become one MICK and then by Ginger and Bill W I D E of the 'lost' ones for the future. I thought I M.'VN, went to San Francisco the first part had read all the Shipmate writings of '34 of March to show Fran and Tom H E N R Y carefully but somehow missed the 1934 Schol- the movies which Frank took of homecoming 31

'69. Frank filled in some of the details and kept up a running commentary on the class brunch and the football game as well as the after dark events. Of course the pictures conjured up many events from "way back when." Frank and Tom reviewed these with gestures and expanding exaggerations (approximating the truth) which always happens to old stories being retold with ye old school spirit.

Eddie OUTLAW, serving as a consultant for Ryan and for Thiokol Chemical Corp., comes to Washington, DC, each week and has added a residence in that area: 1300 Army-Navy Dr., South Arlington, VA 22202. He is refurbishing his house at 4700 Ocean Drive, Virginia Beach, as an ultimate retirement home and spends his weekends there. He is continuing his interests in industrial personnel safety and gives lectures on this subject throughout the country.

Virginia and Al NIBBS visited Washington briefly in mid-March on personal business, visiting relatives, etc. They had dinner and spent an evening with the Jeff PARKERs. The Nibbs' address continues to be 2163 Venetia Rd., Mobile 36605.

Speaking of Jeff, he submits the following add-on to last month's item on Slade CUTTER'S visit east: "He came to attend the annual meeting of the National Assoc, of Independent Schools. It is invigorating to hear him tell of his approach to helping 'his boys.' Slade obviously tackles the school problems with all the enthusiasm that has characterized him throughout his athletic and professional careers. It is a tribute to Slade that he has succeeded admirably in the role of headmaster, a billet for which many others have been trained specifically but failed."

Betty and George Towne BAKER spent a prolonged weekend, 13-16 Mar., in Florida.

Their first stop was with Anne and Mac McLaren '23 at Cocoa Beach from where George was given a fascinating tour of the NASA Space Ctr. by Mac. The next two nights were with Joe V E S T E L in Winter Park where they reminisced on the trip they took together to the Bahamas over last Thanksgiving. Dick JACK and Pat F I N N I GAN were also contacted in Winter Park.

The final night was spent with Elizabeth and Ralph Styles '33 in Sarasota. They then "tottered backâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to beautiful downtown Maryland" to rest up for their next trip which will be to Spain and Africa in June.

Betty and George Towne would like to reassure their friends that California, Md., is only an hour's drive from Washington, and they'd welcome warmly any who come down. Speaking of California, George Towne III has his Ph.D. in history and is teaching at the University of California.

Jim BROWN sent in his check to cover his class dues for the next few years and also submitted his "survey of current occupations" form filled in with interesting statistics. The "Senator" and Ann are living in Louisburg, NC, where he is an associate professor of mathematics at Louisburg College. A coed junior college, it is the oldest such in the United States, having been chartered in 1787. In his forwarding letter to Lou D E T W E I L E R , he remarks that previously he hasn't been to Homecoming, but he'll make it for '35's 3Sth! John BOTTOMS expects to retire from active duty July, 1970, and he and Ruth expect to do some travelling before he starts job hunting. Among those they hope to visit are the HINCKLEYs in Spain.

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this foreign tour 1 July and if the anticipated schedule is followed, he'll be transferred to San Diego.

Had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis and Rod B A D C J E R ' S younger son Dick, who graduated from Brigham Young Univ., June '69. He majored in business management and accounting. He now has an excellent job with the Marriott Corp. in Washington, DC, and an attractive and personable wife named Chris. Phyllis and Rod can be proud of this young couple, a promising contribution to the next generation.

Relative to the flyer which Lou Detweiler mailed out in mid-April on '3S's 35th homecoming, a response is needed in June so that an approximation of housing and other requirements can be made. Even if there is some uncertainty in your plans, at least get in a "maybe" so that those who are making the necessary arrangements can know how much flexibility should be built into those arrangements.

The Navy Times of 18 March shows that we had, as of that date, 3 VAdms. and 14 RAdms. still on active duty. Those with 3 stars were: Turner Caldwell, Noel Gaylor and Squidge Lee; those with 2 : Conrad Abhau, Johnny Bottoms, Gene Fluckey, Mason Freeman, Willie Guest, Fritz Harlfinger, Jason Maurer, Pete Petrovic, Eli Reich, Emmett Riera, Neve Shaffer, Steve Sherwood, Ken Veth and Bub Ward. Bob Cushman with 3 stars is our last Marine on active duty. Bill Rossell is our last active duty Captain. Thus endeth the statistics for '3S's thirty-fifth anniversary.

The Shipmate editorial staff regrets the error introduced in this column of the May issue.

Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003

June, the happy month for graduations and weddings, is with us once again. For some it may mean entering the career world. For some it may mean the starting of a new home life with a loved one. For some it may mean both. To all we offer our best wishes for happiness and good health and for every success in their future endeavors. Especially to the USNA Class of 1970 we say, "Welcome to our Navy family! Good luck and smooth sailing as you join the ranks with those of us of past years."

11 March found a good turnout at the A&N Town Club for the second luncheon of the year. Present at the '36 table were: Amm, Beaumeister, Bradley, Court, Crawford, Ellis, Kiker, Law, Morton, Oseth, Rice, Ryder and Woodville. Gordy Fowler, Bill Hanger, and Rosey Ryan dropped by briefly for a pre-lunch chat before meeting previous commitments to business luncheons in the main dining room. Sixteen out is pretty good for this day and time in Washington. Joe RICE reported that 91 responses to his 1970 dues reminder had brought forth $414.96 to date. This brings the class bank account up to $943; enough to meet this year's commitments to the 36th Co. wardroom and the annual Bainbridge Preparatory School award, as well as funds for updating the '36 Register and taking care of unforeseen class necessities. This response is most gratifying to your class officers who have strived to keep the '36 spirit alive through worthy programs and projects. He also reported that as of the luncheon three rooms were still available at Maryland Inn for Homecoming Weekend. They may be gone by now, but we'll find room for you some-

where if you procrastinated and missed out.

The recommendation of the Academy Superintendent to award the '36 gold watch at the Bainbridge graduation ceremony instead of at the Plebe Summer final dress parade was unanimously agreed upon. Scrappy CRAWFORD will make the presentation as our flag officer representative. Tom KING is his alternate. John COURT felt March was too soon to report any special arrangements for Homecoming. He said, "Just come; there'll be something to make this reunion a big one." No further business was transacted except that due to the many beefs about the downtown parking problem, O S E T H volunteered to sponsor future luncheons back at the A&N Country Club if he could arrange it. This was agreed to by all. The May gettogether will be the first try at it again.

Dixie and Norm G I L L E T T E were in town in early April for their big event; the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Elizabeth, to Mr. Douglas Keith Edwards. The afternoon wedding was solemnized in the Naval Academy Chapel on 4 April, followed by a reception at the Officers' Club. Regret we had to miss the wedding as well as seeing Dixie and Norm over the weekend.

A note from Vince COMBS with Polaroid shot enclosed says: 'â&#x20AC;˘Would like to report that the entire Oahu contingent of '36 got together for dinner and poker 7 March.

Present were the Sleights, Sheas, Billy Johnsons, and the Combs. Am sure you can recognize the '36ers in spite of their baldness ; for the 'perfect' '36ers they are from left to right Bobbie Sleight, Boots Shea and Sara Johnson. Bunny was the owner of the Polaroid and got stuck with taking the picture. For Sleight, Shea and Combs it was a post-hospital ization party, each having recently undergone major surgery at Tripler Hospital. Billy is the healthy one. There must be something magic about the supply corps. Who won at poker? With income tax time just around the corner these figures had better remain a secret of the group. I expect to be relieved as COMSERVPAC in August. Where next is currently unresolved. Will keep you advised." Good news, Vince. We hope you'll be trailering your way east for another tour.

Post-hospitallzation party at Makalapa.

Reports on Edna Sanford are that she had to make a quick trip to Panama when her son suffered a heart attack. She was in the Canal Zone three weeks, but am happy to say that when she left, her son was coming along nicely and able to be back at work again.

News on Mary Kolb Harvey is that she has taken a position in the courthouse in Savannah, Ga., and is enthusiastic about her work. She enjoyed receiving her copy of the '36 Register and the news it brought about old friends.

Regret to report that Dotty Butler's mother passed away on 22 March. Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to Dotty at 625 Timber Branch Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22302. To Dotty we exSHIPMATE

press at this late date the sympathy of all in '36. We also wish to report that Dotty is getting along very well after suffering 2 broken toes in a minor home accident. While on crutches she pulled a ligament in her shoulder making it impossible to use the crutches. Mac also reports that he and Don WILLMAN ran into Jim CODDINGTON at the Sheraton-Park Hotel while attending the annual Math Teachers Convention. Willy and Jim were visiting with the Bradleys.

They came east from Pittsburgh, where Jim is a member of the faculty at Community College of Allegheny County in Monroeville, Pa. The musical family of Del Q U A C K E N BUSH made a recent move. They are now located at 220 Monument St., Anaheim, CA 92804.

Shared here with you are some tidbits plucked from the dues responses received by Joe Rice since the May issue: Bon . \ M M E : "Mailed a check for $3 in December. Assuming that covered "69, here is same for ^70. Will try to be at the 11 March luncheon. Am scheduled to give a talk at the Electronic Industries Association meeting at the Statler Hotel on 9 March.

Hope some of '36 can attend.'^ You'll note Bon did make the luncheon, and it was good to see him. Joe W O O D V I L L E and your reporter brought Bon up to date on the class over a post-luncheon nip. Hope to see you east more often, Bon, preferably on the second Wednesday of the odd-numbered months so you can attend more of our local gettogethers.

Bill B L E N M A N : ". . . Hope to make one of the class luncheons sometime. I organized the first '36 class luncheon in the fall of 1945 (?) at the A&N Town Club.

Had a place reserved for our fictitious classmate 'Capt. Queeg" of Caine mutiny fame.

There were some 12 to 15 present, had pitcher of martinis for which all contributed; and I doubt if any of us got back to the office before 1530 that day. . . . Best regards to all."

Jake F Y F E : "Herewith my dues for '70 plus a little more for the wardroom and '36 Award. Am an avid reader of Shipmate but must confess have never contributed a thing to Bill Ellis for his column. Really don't have much of general interest even after all these years. See Brown, O'Grady, Pratt and Boland occasionally, in fact was scheduled for a KT party at Boland's house on Washington's birthday, but John was flat on his back with the flu and the party had to be called off. I'll have been with Vitro Laboratories 12 years come September running their operations for them in the Tidewater Virginia area. Mary Lou and I are not necessarily 100% committed to this area, but my other choices of where to live preclude my obtaining gainful employment of any consequences, Bermuda, for example.

We haven't decided yet on Homecoming— expect maybe the Fyfes and Chenaults might be in Europe about then." Good to hear from you, Jake. How about timing that trip for both families so as to include Homecoming weekend in the itinerary before or just after the big ocean leap?

Norm G I L L E T T E : "Enclosed check for the fund of the smallest but the best class— my $3 plus another for my much mourned roommate, Don Dockum. The work you all are doing is deeply appreciated by us 'freeloaders.' I expect to retire on 1 July, but may be recalled to active duty for a period in BuPers. So will be hoping to see many of you in the summer or fall—happily at some Navy victories on the gridiron. All the best to the best."

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Jim G R A Y : "Having done 24 hours at Georgetown this past year, I've quit until June to look after my interests here in Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo; learn Spanish; and enjoy the sun and the sea here. Our home is a real jewel. We have 28 miles of beach—all ours; virgin and it's gorgeous.

Will be back in April so will see all at the May luncheon."

Wink H E Y W O O D : "Our recorded address is OK. After teaching physics for three years in Gaston College, Gastonia, N. C, am now in my third year of electronics exclusively.

Wonderful life! Caroline, also on the faculty, sends her best to all."

Bud M A S T E R S : "We've just moved into our new home here in Beaufort. We're on Spanish Point Drive which is very easy to find. Our postoffice address is P.O. Box 543, Beaufort, S. C. 29902. Polly joins me in best to all. Come see us."

Renfro T U R N E R : "Last issue of Shipmate reminded me I had done nothing about '70 dues. Congratulations on the fine programs selected for the class. It's a privilege to support them. Vance and I are avid readers of Bill Ellis' Shipmate news and anywhere else we can find a word about classmates. We're permanently settled here in Colorado Springs, a long way off from salt water and classmates; but we do have a small Navy community: active duty people at N O R A D and a surprising number of retired Navy. Please correct the Register—our street is F A I R M O U N T (there is a Fairmont in town, but we aren't on it). I left Waddell & Reed a year ago and am now with Meridian Securities Corp. Ages, of course, all need updating, e.g., Renfro III will be 21 on 1 July and will graduate with the Class of '71 from the University of Northern Colorado. Vance and I are the same age as before. Vancie is now Mrs. Terry Flanders and teaching kindergarteners in Oak Harbor, Wa. Meg is now Mrs. James G. LaRue, living in Memphis but expecting to move this summer to some place where Jim can work on his doctorate and teach at the same time. Best wishes to all."

Reports from the west coast are that our beloved Ginna Burkart is having an even rougher time. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with Ginna and Von. S'long for now.

Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 2000B Corr. Sec'y, Capt. H. B. Reece, USN (Ret.) 1900 South Eads St., Apt. 529 Arlington, Va. 22202

At the Washington, D. C , class luncheon on 12 March in spite of hearings on the Hill with regard to the Navy's budget, the following classmates attended: T Mac Adams, Larry Bernard, Frank Blasdel, Larry Brantley, Jim Cresap, Jimmy Denton, Fil Gilkeson, Ted Harper, Johnny Johnston, Hu Reece, Wes Steesy, Chuck Stein, and Don White. A good many sea yarns were swapped along with the latest jokes. Jim CRUSE was not at the class luncheon, but some of us met him afterwards since he was lunching with his mother and daughter at the club. Mrs. Cruse is on her way to Europe from San Antonio, Tx. She is a good friend of Boyd CLAPHAM's mother, Adelaide Clapham, who lives in Texas.

Ted H A R P E R informs us that he is selling real estate at leesburg, Va., while Tory is working for a travel agency here in Washington.

Frank BLASDEL informs us that he has seen George E L L E R T O N , who is working with V I T R O and that George looks fine.

Larry BRANTLEY has just returned

from a trip to Mexico City via San Francisco and San Diego where he saw several of our classmates and has written the following : "In order to keep the events as fresh as possible, I will give them to you. Bea and I were guests of Charley and Mary M I N T E R 20-22 February. They put us up in their deluxe guest quarters at NAS, Moffett Field, Ca. The first night we were dinner guests of Dutch and Marlyle D O E R F L I N G E R in their lovely home in Atherton. Other guests were Charles and Mary Minter and Spike and Alice BARKLEY. "The following night with the Minters as hosts in Quarters 'A' were Don and Mickey Gay, Harry and Janet Hahn, Dutch and Maryle Doerflinger. Charley is commander Fleet Air Wings Pacific and ComFAir Moffett. Don Gay, whom Charley relieved, is now with Westinghouse, Sunnyvale, in a one or two year consulting capacity. Harry Hahn is with Bechtel Engineering. Dutch Doerflinger is executive assistant to the president. United Technology Division of United Aircraft. Spike Barkley is still president of Aquanautics, building hydrocraft.

"Then on to San Diego. After three days of conferences at the Hilton Inn, Mission Bay, with other Shakey's Pizza Parlor franchisees, we moved in with the Bottomleys. They have a delightful remodeled Spanish house in Coronado. The first night there D. J. arranged a sitting down dinner with several of our classmates. Present were: Gene and Virginia Rankin, Willie and Eleanor Crenshaw, Vic and Ellie Wildt, Swede and Steevey Hanson, Duke and Judy Ferrara, Flick and Meg Hale, Tex and Anne Lander, Bones Savage and friend, Connie Tilton.

"Although the drinks were flowing quite freely, I'll try to remember what the current affiliations are. Syd Bottomley is trust officer for Bank of America; Gene Rankin, assistant trust officer, San Diego Trust and Savings Bank; Willie Crenshaw is involved in something aboard commercial ships. He says he is aboard many, many tuna boats.

Vic Wildt is an account executive with, I believe, Dean Witters and Co.; Swede Hanson is retired and spends six days a week as amateur golfer; Duke Ferrara handles seminars for executives and is engaged in several welfare and sport activities; Flick Hale sells real estate. He says he sells one house a year. Tex Lander is teaching Spanish in San Diego high schools; and Bones Savage is an income tax consultant.

"After two days with the Bottomleys we took off for Mexico City for eight days and then back here."

RAdm. Paul C. Huelsenbeck

Last month we reported that "Tiny" H U E L S E N B E C K was selected for the rank of Rear Admiral, U. S. Naval Reserve.

Here is a recent picture of "Tiny" in uniform.

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power at sea. Thirty-seven countries were represented by their top naval leadership, with CNOs/VCNOs from some 22 navies.

Hopefully, this symposium will have been the generating force or first step toward free world navies, moving together in a cooperative manner, on exercises and opera"We have a spare bedroom and would tions which could help meet the growing surely be happy to see any ol' buddies who Soviet maritime threat at sea today. happen to head in this direction."

"When I first read your letter, it immeInformation was received from Don DEAN diately brought to mind how our naval comwhose residence is 2404 Newton Road, mand course alumni solved the problem of Chalfont I, Wilmington, DE 19803. Don is losing contact with each other. Attached purchasing agent for the Atlas Chemical Ind. please find a sample of our annual publicaInc. in Wilmington. Don and Grace bring tion entitled Nevi'sletters. This system of us up to date saying: "Member Mass. Inst. each man writing one letter per year to all Technology Alumni Association; member of his classmates has worked out extremely Wilmington Lions Club; member Purchas- well. This system provides not only highing Management Association of Delaware; lights from the past year which are of interpresident of Naval Academy Alumni Asso- est to all, but gives a correct and current ciation, Wilmington chapter; member USNA, mailing address. The above is just an idea, Alumni Association, Philadelphia; crusade Hubie, which I feel might be worth lookchairman New Castle County American ing into for class of '37.

Cancer Society; past committeeman for Re"One of the great things about this job publican Party, N. C. County; also campaigned for Goldwater for President. Trip is that I meet so many old friends and classto Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Hol- mates who come here to lecture. In the last land in 1969. Moved into new brick ranch year these have included Ralph Cousins, house in 1968. Hobbies: photography; Fred Schneider, Tom Davies, Fil Gilkeson, movies and stills; belong to Atlas Camera Jack Wadleigh and Bunny Shupper.

"Again, let me say that it was good hearClub ; stamps ; science ; conservatism ; books ing from you. With my warm regards to you and reading; travel; handy work around house. Mother came to live with us two years and all of '37 there in Washington." ago. Monty BALLINGER, who is manager of research and development at Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. in Chester, gave a Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) slide talk to Wilmington Navy Alumni 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 78 Washington, D. C. 20016 Association in January about building and trip of tanker MANHATTAN through Northwest Passage."

LOCAL AREA N E W S Marie and Bill S P E A R S ended up a Dick COLBERT, one of our class's five Vice Admirals, who is president, U. S. month of wedding activities for Mary Lou Naval War College, has written a nice and Jim Coleman, Jr., with a large recepletter. Dick and Prue's four children a r e : tion at the Crystal City Marriott. This is a Melissa Robertson, Bryn Mawr College; new addition to growing Arlington just Richard Gary, Jr., St. Andrew's School; south of the Pentagon and on the order of Anthony Jonathan, St. Andrew's School; and the Rosslyn complex. It was a beautiful Christopher Mark, St. Michael's School. Dick party and a chance to see many old friends. writes: "From June 1966 to July 1968, I Marie added her special touch to the decorations which included an ice-sculptured was stationed in Norfolk as deputy chief of staff for plans, policy and operations under swan. Marie, Bill and young Eddie then the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. took off to relax and recuperate on a twoThis NATO duty was very satisfying to me week cruise in the Caribbean on the SS NEW to say the least. Two distinct memories AMSTERDAM. will remain with me always. First was the The men's monthly luncheon was attendSACLANT NATO briefing team, which ed by Jones, Tucker, Smale, Mclntyre, was an organized briefing team comprised Hugh Robinson, Conrad, Berthrong, Adair, of several foreign officers whom 1 toured Heston, Harry Mason, Raymer, Alford, Al with. We travelled through all the NATO Chtfrch, Mansfield, Norris, Arthur, Whalen, capitals, telling our story of "The Soviet Melvin, Washington, Rindskopf and yours HAMBURG and the Canadian OCEALOT looked Worldwide Maritime Threat.' I felt like truly. This was the first luncheon for Mike good doing Dido's around us.

"Last Navy Day it was good to go to the Paul Revere. And secondly, I was closely R I N D E K O P F since reporting for new duty Bellevue Stratford and have our own involved with the concept of the Standing in OPNAV. Harry MASON presided as Naval Force Atlantic, and was fortunate chairman and announced the new slate of VAdm. Dick Colbert give us the word. enough to be there at its establishment in candidates for election to office in accordance "I try to get to the Navy Yard for alumni January 1968. This force is comprised of with our duly established democratic process. meetings when I can. The Philadelphia area 4 to 7 destroyer types, from as many coun- I will inform you of the results next month. is well seeded with Navy people." tries, with the United States participating To keep some continuity on the committee Carl DOERFLINGER, whose residence on a partnership basis. It has proven to be we twisted the arms of four present comis 301 Greenoaks Dr., Atherton, CA 94025, an effective political-military tool of NATO. mitteemen and got them to volunteer to As I see it, it fits right in with the Nixon serve another year. Twenty of the wives is executive assistant to the president of doctrine.

United Technology Center, Division of gathered at Jean Heston's home with Muriel United Aircraft Corp., P. O. Box 358, Sun"In August of 1968, I received orders to Wells as co-hostess for luncheon and bridge. nyvale, CA 94088. Carl and Maryle have report to Newport, to take over as president Dottie and Dick INGHAM announced the three children: David, BA, MBA, UC, of the U. S. Naval War College. What a marriage of daughter Karyl Lee to Mr. EdBerkeley; Debra, BA, UC, Berkeley; Linda, grand place to work! We currently have ward Leslie Martin on 31 December in Saint BA, UC, Berkeley. many top priority and all-encompassing Andrew Church, College Park, Md. Ed is Frank EDDY, who is skipper of a traw- projects underway, many of which I may employed as an operations research specialist ler, writes that he and Helen have two chil- not be here to see bear fruit. Last Novem- at Defense Supply Agency in Alexandria. dren : Mike, USNA, and Irene. Frank and ber we held an International Seapower Sym- He graduated from Illinois State with a Helen also have two grandchildren: Scott posium here at the War College, which I major in math and is now working on his Michael and Brett Pat. Frank says: "Helen believe will have lasting effects. From all Master's at American University. Karyl is still postmaster, Kingston, and vows she indications, it met all our goals. This sym- graduated from the University of Maryland will hang on until she is 65. Frank is busy posium was organized to bring together majoring in German. Godspeed to the young in the summer catching salmon off the coast; free world naval leaders to discuss and ex- couple and congratulations to the proud and in the wintertime, improving, main- change views on problems of the maritime parents. They are at home at 6208 Rose Hill taining and modifying his boat. We are in world, including the shift in the balance of Dr., Apt. 3A, Alexandria, VA 22310.

A letter arrived from Harold E T C H E N , 754 Mt. Moro Rd., Villanova, P A 19085.

Harold is st(3ckbroker with Scheinman, Hochstin & Trotta, Inc., which merged with Bioren & Co., 203 W. State St., Media, P A 19063. Harold and Mary Elizabeth have one child, Deborah Elizabeth.

Harold writes: "As you know, I am fifty percent of '37. I graduated from the University of Kansas, taking the combined courses of mechanical engineering and business administration. I then went to work designing and building machinery for the U. S. Navy. After work on Fletcher's, Sumner's, New Jersey's, Essex's, and a few others, I went to sea hunting submarines. In '42 we were a little thin and I taught A S W while bringing a pile of junk (Eagle #48) up to 21 knots and 100% availability. I was rather proud when BuShips sent a group to examine my machinery in order to determine why it would operate and the rest of the ships of the same class would not.

"Then, I went to the Pacific as Chief Engineer on an ammunition ship. Little things happened like passing Truk unescorted while many aircraft overhead softening up the Nips. (Our ship looked slightly Japanese and the captain and I knew Naval Intelligence had no identification data on our ship.)

Again BuShips sent party to examine into my ability to make fresh water (after redesign of evaporators and some other changes).

"While serving as co-ordinator all phases of machinery for a grand old passenger ship.

Admiral Lee of Gibbs & Cox, Inc., asked me for a design change one day. Hubie, that was one of the benefits of a labor union. The boring mill men had just called a strike and the metal was still there to accommodate the Admiral's change. By then, of course, I had hung up my sextant again and was back building marine and naval machinery.

"A few years back my broker and two other brokers suggested that I should become a stockbroker, and here I am.

"So much for the historical information.

We have been trying to get away by sea once or twice per year. Our Deborah has most travel schedules memorized to the point that she can recite details for a trip by air or sea in either direction on any given day. As you can understand, I like to poke around the bridges and engine rooms to see how the other fellows handle their work. Last summer we were on the new

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an establishment rut, Hubie, trying to figure out the new sub civilization (hippy), and congratulatine ourselves that our kids matured before the age of aquarius and all the rest of that junk. This is just about enough mental endeavor for us now.

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Betsy and Harry MASON have just returned, nicely tanned, from two weeks in the Caribbean. They flew down to Barbados, rented a boat out of St. Vincent and sailed in the Grenadines with another couple. They spent two days in Caracas visiting with Wanda and Dan H E N R Y on the way home.

Wanda and Dan became members of the grandparents club in February when daughter, Pam, presented them with twin grandsons. Betty and Jack R.-\YMER are also new members of the grandparents club as of 10 January when daughter, Susan, presented them with granddaughter Jocelyn Collette Clark. Congratulations all around.

Ollie and Jean BAGBY's daughter, Christine, was married to Dr. Edward Kuch on 28 March in the Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Bethesda. A lovely reception followed at the Bethesda Naval Officers' Club.

The Red Masons were on hand from Philadelphia and Dort McCrory came up from New Orleans. It was a particular treat to see Jean's mother, Mrs. Brown, and Jim Andrews' mother who was down from Philadelphia. Both looked wonderful and an inspiration to us oldsters. Jean and Ollie are moving back to Washington and are house hunting while house guests of Mickie and Harry Higgs '39. Ollie has a new job with the Department of Transportation where Jim ANDREWS also works. So between the two we should have a few less traffic jams. Sure glad to have you back in town, Jean and Ollie, and Godspeed to Christine and Dr. Ed. Kay and Ben P I C K E T T and daughter flew out to California to see son, Lt.(jg) Ludwell Pickett, attached to the USS ROBISON, marry Miss Martha Kurtz in the Coronado Catholic Church on 4 April. Much happiness to the young couple.

John FERRITER, the new manager of Vinson Hall, reports the '38 representation at the recent ball included the DuBois, Melvins, Spears and Ferriters. If any of you would like some information on Vinson Hall drop John a note at 2745 South Ives St., Arlington, VA 22202. Recent orders send George MUSE to be C O M N A V F O R P H I L and Pat FOLEY to be CO Naval Supply Center, San Diego. Congratulations and smooth sailing to both of you. Ginny and Ray CALHOUN paid us an unexpected visit in connection with some business Ray had with the department of H E W after attending a convention in Atlantic City. Both looked well and are enjoying life in St. Paul, Mn. Mac McCRORY was also in town on some oil spill business. He looked great and was getting adjusted to life in New Orleans. He and Dort will soon join the grandparents club as daughter Jan is expecting in May. Nice to see all you good people.

NEWS AT LARGE Lo Weymouth is still in the running for the title of Military Wife of the year. The latest report is that she is one of three military wives from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, named as finalists. They were picked from among 1,400,000 military wives at bases all over the world. They will compete with candidates from the other services and selection of the winner will be made by the General Federation of Women's Clubs sometime in May. Good luck, Lo, and we are all rooting for you.

A much appreciated note from Juanita Semmes at 570 Sandalw(X)d Dr., El Centro, Ca., was received and reads as follows: "You have been so faithful about keeping us informed about our old friends in '38 and we thoroughly enjoy your column!

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family. The big event of 1970 for us was that on 20 February our eldest son, Raphael III and his wife Natalia had a baby girl named Natalia Juanita. She is beautiful with lots of black hair and dark, dark eyes. After two years in the Peace Corps with duty in South America, Skippy is now working in Calexico with a custombrokerage firm where his knowledge of Spanish comes in very handy. Jimmy, 22, is a junior in college and has his private pilot's rating along with a commercial, instrument and instructor's qualifications. He hopes to fly for the airlines some day.

"Rafe keeps happily busy at SEMMESAIR teaching the fledglings how to fly and has already graduated about 40 private pilots.

He started his flying school the day after retiring as commanding officer at N A F so I'm happy to say that we feel anything but •retired !• We love living here in the Imperial Valley and are hoping that if any of you happen to come out that way that you'll stop in to see us. Rafe might even take you for a flying tour of the valley in 'Betsy,' our beautiful Cessna 182! A belated happy 1970 to all." Many thanks for the kind words, Juanita, and congratulations to you and Rafe.

Carlotta and Jack BURRILL are also new grandparents and the announcement is aptly said in verse by Jack, the poet laureate of our class: "In the month named for Janus, our biggest event came to be, And you see in the photo on card, just how handsome is he!

Born to Carla and Michael, on thirteen of month in good health, We now count him our greatest addition of all to our wealth!

Little Chrisopher John is our grandchild, of whom we now boast, As you rise with your glasses to him, you may now drink a toast!"

Jack also noted in his letter that he had made an annual contribution to our Naval Academy Foundation class fund which reminds me to repeat again that from our canvass it was the desire of the class to (a) sponsor an honor scholarship with the foundation, (b) that contributions continue until the fund reaches $20,000, and (c) that contributions by individual classmates be either by lump sum or annual contribution. We have established this class of '38 honor scholarship with the foundation and I hope that all of you will send your contributions for 1970 to the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, 48 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 and designate them for the class of '38 honor scholarship fund.

Sec'y, VAdm. C. Edwin Bell, USN Quarters " A " Naval Security Station 3701 Nebraska Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

I can scarcely believe it's time again for a new column, but as usual I'm writing this up against the Shipmate deadline of the 10th of the month.

I was happy to hear recently from Herm S P E C T O R in the Bay area whose thoughtful letter I have paraphrased for your interest: "Red Dinsmore's widow Ginny joined us for dinner some time ago along with Grant Rogers and Bob Lawrence. Since Betty Rogers was away, Grant brought Ginny, and after an evening of food and good conversation Bob in his quiet but suave manner made plans to escort Ginny home.

Gentleman Grant wasn't about to release his charge and nearly botched things. Needless to say. Bob was determined and he ended up taking her home. One homecoming and

lots of dates and class gatherings later, Ginny and Bob decided this was the real thing.

"March 7 was the great day for them and Ursie and 1 were honored to be matron of honor and best man. Roe Johnston '45, now pastor of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, conducted their very beautiful wedding service attended only by Roe's wife Helen and two of Bob's sons, John and Paul.

G i n n y a n d Bob Lav/rence ' 3 9 after their w e d d i n g ceremony, 7 M a r c h , conducted by Roe Johnston '45.

"March 10 there was a surprise gathering of '39ers and wives at Moffett Field for cocktails and dinner. The bride and groom got a bit suspicious at all the maneuvering, but there was an element of surprise anyway.

Many toasts were made and it was a warm affair. Those celebrating the occasion were: Dot and Bill Cloman, Clarice and Roy Harrell, Peg and Pinky Palus, Muriel and Chuck Jenkins, Polly and Howie Thompson, Grant and Betty Rogers, Betty Jane and Joe Hughes, Reta and Ed Rye, Margaret and Bill Wills, Maria and Tex Harris, Mary and Dick Gould, Ursie and Herm Spector."

Ned BEACH kindly dropped me a note from Capitol Hill with some circulars on a company that helps people get jobs. He mentioned that Dan GARRISON has returned to his old job as administrative assistant for Senator Strom Thurmond. Ned and Dan hope to join us regularly at class luncheons. I hope they can get away.

A letter came from my old friend, Jim ELSOM, who's happily ensconced in the Puget Sound area where he also had his last tour of duty. Jim responded to my plea for news and reveals that he is working for a law firm in Seattle as the office manager.

-Apparently, this is a new area for law firms and they seem to need someone with experience and judgment to handle their overall administrative functions so they can spend more time being lawyers. Jim is enjoying the challenge very much and says he has a great view from the 44th floor.

Harvey LASELL lives out there, too, and Jim saw him recently at a USNA Alumni meeting. Unfortunately, Jim reports that he has not seen George LHAMON, Earl CARLSTEN, John ANDERSON, or Irv DEWEY, all of whom also live in that area.

Nick NICODEMUS called in a couple of weeks ago, and is as bright and happy as ever. He recently reported in as the inspector general of the Defense Intelligence Agency. In that capacity he has been forced to make trips to South America, Europe and the Western Pacific, with extended stops in Hong Kong. Here I sit at a desk where I'm not allowed to travel at all, and Nick comes in for a cup of coffee and makes me green with envy regaling me with his travels!

Winnie has moved from Norfolk to the northern neck of Virginia near the Rappahannock River where she will supervise the building of their retirement home. Nick and Winnie made a very wise investment a few years back and now own about six acres of land near the water in that area.

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I'm accompanying one of our assistant secretaries next week on a familiarization trip to Guantanamo Bay, Panama and Puerto Rico. We'll be staying with Pat and Chuck NACE in the Canal Zone and it's going to be a great pleasure to be with such close friends. I'll be there only overnite which will be a disappointment. We haven't had many out-of-town visitors at class luncheons in the last month or two, so I have nothing new to report from that direction. I had hoped by this month that I could mention Frank VANNOY's new duty station, but there is still no dope. Frank finishes two years in plans and policy on the Joint Staff and is due to go. I presume his move will tie into many of the Navy key flag officer changes coming up over the next three months.

I was looking forward to the opening ball game of the season this week with considerable elation. Some friends had invited me to sit in a box right by the dug-out; and I knew the afternoon was going to be a complete delight, both for the opportunity to get away from the Pentagon and the usual pomp and ceremony of the opening ball game of the year. Five minutes before departure time I got called into the CNO's office and then told that he wanted to see me again about two in the afternoon. I had to cancel the ball game. It probably was just as well. The temperature never got above 42 degrees; and the ball game, poorly played, lasted almost four hours, long enough for all the spectators and most of the ballplayers to get frozen stiff. Guess I was just lucky. I want to thank those of you who voted for me as a director for Navy Mutual Aid. I have attended the first meeting and I know you'll be happy to hear the association is increasing its benefit by $1,000, so the coverage now becomes $13,500. I'm also a director of Armed Forces Relief and Benefit Association, and at our last meeting we voted to increase benefits from $15,000 to $20,000.

There will be no increase in charges and the refund will be the same as last year. I think that's an impressive performance. Certainly, everyone probably should have these two insurances.

I think I have mentioned before that Bing G I L L E T T E is working for General Dynamics in Rochester, New York. This causes him a lot of commuting on weekends, but I think he and Margalee will be moving to Rochester sometime this summer.

That's all there is, friends. I'll be writing to you again next month.

Sec'y, Capt. Edward Muhlenfeld, USN OSD (WSEG), 400 Army-Navy Drive Arlington, Va. 22202

WASHINGTON REPORT So now we come to June, the month for weddings and graduations. Do you remember that morning of 6 June 1940, when we all marched on to Thompson Stadium for the last time as midshipmen? And we sat on those metal folding chairs that had been waiting in the sun since early morning to sizzle the seats of our white service? If you want to reminisce even more, try going back to June of '36. How about that "hundred dollar haircut" and then your first trip to the Midshipmen's Store to get loaded down with your "initial outfit." As I recall, it included everything you'd need except a wheelbarrow to get it up to your room.

Will you ever forget the next few weeks; full of the aroma of stencil ink, and all those shots, and "what the Mate of the Third Deck said to the Mate of the Fourth Deck," and why? Not to mention the sore shoulders and "shiners" that most of us 36

brought back from our first encounters with Miss Springfield across the river on the rifle range.

Well, while you're in that fine mood of looking back over 34 years, don't forget to look ahead a few months to when we'll celebrate the whole thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at Homecoming '70.

Did you fill out and return Pat CLANCY's flyer to Joe D'AREZZO yet? How about your motel reservations ? After you get all that squared away you can start dusting off your sea stories for that big wing-ding in October.

Over the years we have lost a number of classmates to hostile action, accidents, or natural causes. Some surviving spouses have just dropped from sight, while others have continued to have a close association with classmates and wives. We'd like to be able to extend an invitation to the widows of all deceased classmates to attend our Thirtieth Reunion. To that end, anyone having any of their names and addresses is requested to contact Pat or Joe so they can be added to our mailing list. Joe tells me that he is having a good early response to the flyer, but that double checking the mailing list indicates that we don't have good addresses for the following: Holtzman, Clary John, Tilton, Hansen, Treanor, Woodside, Colson, Buchanan, Blevins, Edgar, Ball, McArthur, McCarthy, McFarland, Rohn, Schubert, Brody, and Cary Baldwin. If any of the above see this, or anybody knows where they are, please send in an address.

Tab COLLINS has deserted the nation's Capital and is off to Iran, under the banner of Page Communications Engineers. He can be reached through Box "R," A P O 09205, New York.

On the other hand, returning to the area from the sunny south is Bill HODGES. Bill's local address is Benning Hall, Room 222, 3445 38th St. NW, Washington, DC 20016. Welcome back, Bill. Good to have you in our midst again.

Joining the ranks of Honorable Association of Grandparents are Tad and Ginny L O T H R O P . With Tad's permission we'll quote from his fine note which just made this month's deadline: "The Lothrops are now grandparents! Matthew Scott Lothrop was born l6th March, to Lt. Pete Lothrop and his wife, Jodi, in San Jose. Pete's in P-3's with VP-40 at NAS Moffett. We had the joy of seeing him get his wings and then be at their wedding in Corpus Christi last May. Yvonne and Warren Lowerre came all the way down from Dallas. We just wish that we could have so honored them when their son Bill was married soon after. The Singer Co. reorganized us on 2 Feb. and Link Information Sciences is no more. For the next issue, or correction sheet, show the following business address: Singer Information Services Co. (SISCO), Washington Operations, 11800 Tech Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904, 301-622-4400 Ext. 256.

They've made me general manager. Good luck, Tad." Good luck to you too. Tad, and congratulations to you both on all this wonderful news.

Continuing the local news, the latest of our class to make the big leap was Ted HILL. Ted retired on 31 March and the next day put on his charcoal gray suit and went back to work. He is now with NavAir Systems Command in the configuration management business. This involves control of engineering changes in all the new air weapons systems. Here again our best wishes for success on the "outside," Ted. Just had a call from Andy ANDERSON, over in the long range planning group of

OPNAV. Andy reports that Lucien H U N T was in town recently and sprung him and Julian B U R K E from the toils of O P N A V long enough for a three-man class lunch.

Lucien reports that he and Marge are having a fine time up in Middletown, Pa., and hope to get down for some of the luncheons.

Believe once before I reported that he worked for American Airlines, and I hereby retract that in favor of the straight dope that Lucien is president of American Flyer Airlines, which runs unscheduled charter flights. Apologies from the class sec. and hope we have it straight this time.

N E W S FROM H E R E AND T H E R E This month we'll start in Florida and work our way north and west. From St. Petersburg, Fl., we get a cheerful note from the Military Liaison Officer for the city, none other than J. J. JACKSON, with news that he'll be at the Thirtieth Reunion.

Also, from up the state a ways, Bull D U R H A M writes from Jacksonville in part as follows: "When Johnny Lacouture had the SARATOGA at Mayport, we had many fine visits together, renewing old times; and I have also enjoyed renewing acquaintance with Ike Peters, who as you know is now retired and living at Ponte Vedra Beach.

To use an old cliche, as well as a lubber's expression, a lot of water has gone over the dam since the days we were tog:ether at USNA, and it does not seem possible 'the 30th' is coming up. I have received Pat Clancy's announcement of plans for the reunion, and I certainly hope that my situation will permit me to be aboard. As you can well imagine, however, long-range planning does present a problem. In any event, here's hoping."

A nice note from Cary and Dorthe HALL in Hampton, Ga., assures us that they're looking forward to Annapolis in October.

Cheers to the Halls and we'll be on the lookout for you!

One of our traveling Yankee spies reports that Ash L I T T L E has turned his talents to the education field and is now pursuing that trade in South Carolina. Now, there's a vague and unsubstantiated rumor if we've ever printed one. Ash, how abDut a confirmation, denial, or details? Seems that lots of classmates are getting into education, and we should know more about that area.

Now directing our sights northward, we have word from Col. Dan WILLIAMS, USA (Ret.). Dan, now with RCA, has answered our last month's plea for a noon posit. He lives at 10 Ridgeview PI., Wellingboro, NJ 08046. It's good to get him back on the mailing list again.

Changing course to port about sixty degrees, we now head for Chicago. From there, a plea for Homecoming dope from Bill M A U E R whose old address apparently didn't work so well. Bill assures us that he is alive and well at 924 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. Class secretary apologies are in order for not updating the mailing list we sent to Joe D'Arezzo. Sorry 'bout that, Bill. Hope you have our flyer by now.

And then we head due west to golden California, whence Manley OSBORNE says the Air Force Satellite Test Center in Sunnyvale has him so tied down that he doesn't expect to be able to get here in October.

Ward W I T T E R has the same problem with his duties at Singer-General Precision. We get these words with mixed emotions. Sorry not to see these two stalwarts at Homecoming ; but at the same time happy for them, that they have second careers in which they are key people in their organizations.

Our last report really comes from far afield. Jim S M I T H , with the Nippon-Clark Division of Dresser Machinery Limited, writes from Tokyo, "I came over last October to head up our machinery group activities in the Far East. I like Tokyo and love the assignment, as does my new family; but because of the distance it will mean missing all of you at the reunion." We'll miss you too, Jim, but we do congratulate you on this step up the ladder. Sounds like a most challenging and interesting berth.

Quite a roundup this month. We have coverage from all sections except the great northwest. How about it, Forty? Anybody home up in Washington, Oregon or Idaho?

Don't forget Homecomingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and meanwhile, have a happy summer solstice, won't you?

ONLY FORTY IS 4.0.

Sec'y, Capt. A. D. Engle, USN (Ret.) 6161 Kellogg Dr. McLean, Va. 22101

Just at deadline time I was saddened to receive information on the untimely death of Jack LaSPADA in Oakland, Ca., on 2 April.

Memorial services were held in the chapel on Treasure Island on 4 April. I am indebted to Ed DZURA for a copy of the chapel service and of the notice in the San Francisco papers. I have also been informed that Diane had requested that Jack's ashes be scattered at sea from a Naval aircraft.

After Jack's retirement he had been quality control manager for the San Ramon nuclear operations, supervising Aerojet Corporation projects. On active duty he had held many posts in nuclear operations, including an assignment to the Atomic Energy Commission as head of the Navy's reactor branch in Schenectady, N. Y. He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the American Society of Naval Engineers and a fellow of the British Interplanetary Society.

The rest of Ed Dzura's note was on a much happier note. He was married a while back to the former Margaret Diane Higley, of San Luis Rey. Extensively trained in music as a dramatic soprano, Diane has appeared in opera in Europe and the United States, and is very active in the music world, planning some work in Italy later this year.

Ed's own activity has been far afield from hers, working in aerospace reliability engineering since his retirement from active service.

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Weisner a n d A n d y Anderson c e l e b r a t i n g birthdays in USS L O N G B E A C H , Andy's flagship.

Andy A N D E R S O N sent along the accompanying photograph of himself and Mickey WEISNER on the occasion of Mickey's birthday this winter. The respite from more serious matters took place on Andy's flag-

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own birthday was the following day. Between them, they should be securing the Western Pacific for '41 in good fashion!

Shortly after that time, Andy was due to be on the move again, this time to the South Atlantic Force.

Jack Pennington of the class of '44 has written to me asking that I publish the following notice, which I gladly include: "Jack H. Pennington '44 is attempting to obtain a 1941 Lucky Bag to replace his copy lost in a fire. Anyone having a copy they are willing to sell, please contact him at 165 West 46th Street, New York, N. Y. 10036." Other classes in between our two also please copy.

Jack B E N N E T T has recently been appointed by Governor Reagan of California to fill the new post of deputy director, Department of Nagivation and Ocean Development. He will serve under the director, the Honorable Robert C. Walker. This department was created by the State in 1969 to coordinate all of California's ocean-oriented activities. Prior to this appointment in Sacramento, Jack had served three years as manager of the Lockheed Ocean Laboratory in San Diego, and has served as chairman of the Oceanography Committee of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.

Dick F O S T E R tells me that the initial responses to his questionnaires asking for the consensus of the class on the time of our forthcoming 30th reunion is running very strongly in favor of Homecoming next year (our own graduation day of course being a bit awkwardly placed in the year). We'll get out the official word before much longer.

Ed forwarded the enclosed picture of the Fearless Fivesome taken at the Biltmore Hotel on the occasion of the Navy Ball on 31 January, at which Adm. J. J. Hyland, CINCPACFLT, was the gtiest of honor.

Wonder if the happy expression of the Captain's has any significance?

Previously, we had noted Bob PALMER's assumption of a new position as president of K E L E K E T / C G R Corp. in Waltham, MA. Bob called me on a recent visit to Washington and followed with a letter with an update. Having stepped into a new spot after 22 years has required a major change for the family and a remotivation. Fortunately, Bob has found the medical X-ray business fascinating, with the new techniques being developed for diagnostic application, as well as a stimulating connection with his French associates. K E L E K E T is a very old name in American X-ray equipment and it is expected that its combination with CGR will afford new life and viability. The family's move east should give the Palmers a chance to join in most of the class get-togethers here and in Philadelphia.

Should note at this point that Dick and Barbara SEWALL are moving to Dallas, and Scroggie and Jeanne WILEY are moving to Arlington. Never thought either family would leave California, but business before pleasure, I guess. Scroggie has taken over the Stanford Research group in Washington and could be here for at least three years.

Recently, he was down in Huntsville, AL, and met Ben and Dottie BLUE. Ben is busy building houses, which adds another dimension to his varied business career. Scroggie also had laid over in Philadelphia in March and had lunch with John DREW, Charlie Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN (Ret.) Suite 500â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Seminary Professional Bldg.

P I T T M A N and Ray ROBISON. The latAlexandria, Va. 22304 ter was visiting also, as he works for the The Washington social scene continues to IG out of Washington. keep the class stepping. The plans for the The following note is self-explanatory: Sweetheart luncheon are history and a good- "Jack H. Pennington '44 is attempting to ly number turned out on 13 May at Fort obtain a 1941 and 1942 Lucky Bag to replace Myer for the event. Planned were an update his copies lost in a fire. Anyone having a on Apollo by Chet L E E and presentations copy they are willing to sell, please contact on "second careers" for our wives from two him at 165 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036." of the gals who have ventured into real estate and investments. Next year, I'd like Incidentally, I have a number of our 20to suggest one on life insurance, but I still Year Scorebooks, if anyone needs an extra, haven't a volunteer. The class picnic has or didn't get one the first time around. been a May event these many years, but Thanks to Turner Joy '46 I have become others have caught on and we were boxed out. This led to a very happy solution by involved as a Blue and Gold Officer. The Frank A N D R E W S and we invite one and goal is to have one such affiliate named in all to join us for a Father's Day salute at every zip code possible. The 1970 nominathe North Severn picnic ground on 21 June. tions to the Academy will approximate 7,000, is nearly 1,000 more than last year.

Plans for the 30th reunion are also on the which â&#x20AC;˘The goal 10,000, which means that you inboard. Art RAWSON, with an assist from dividually iscan become involved, too, by recseveral volunteers, is looking into accom- ommending specific young men for entry into modations for 100 couples for the Alumni the Academy. The Blue and Gold offiAssociation Homecoming get-together. Ed cers Naval up, so no further effort on your GALLAGHER and Max MUNK have be- part follow is necessary. Let me hear from you if gun active work on the 30-Year book. Max you want to give it a try, have a candidate, has gained some freedom from his job at or just want Lockheed, having wound up a proposal pack- the program. to know something more about age for the new M A P fighter. Although they will produce a "box score" questionJoe BEHAN has been confined at Bethesda naire for each of us, it is not too early to for some weeks following emergency surgery. start funneling your ideas, pictures, and He and Anne arrived here late last summer articles to Ed. Address: Capt. E. F. GAL- and Joe is in OPNAV. Joe has emphysema, LAGHER, U S N , Commander Naval Base so complications are tricky. Had a nice note Los Angeles, Long Beach, CA 90801. from Harry KELLEY who is now on the 38

road to recovery. Contrary to the original plan, Johns Hopkins not only carried out the original surgery on 24 February, but replaced the ball and socket in his left hip on 18 March.

Finally, it is my sad duty to report that Don B U R R O W S , our treasurer for nearly 22 years, succumbed to a massive coronary on the morning of 16 March. He was laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery on the afternoon of the 19th. Don hadn't graduated with us having left the Academy after two years, but he served as a Lieutenant until 1946 Bill SIMMONS brought Don into the fold We always welcome anyone who started out with the class. We'll miss Don and tender our love to Elmyra, Margo and Michael.

Sec'y, Capl. William T. Peach, I I I , (SO, (JSN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Wash. Area Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic Hansen, USN (Ret.) 6139 Leesburg Pike, # 2 0 7 Falls Church, Va. 22041

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Washington Corr., LCdr. W. B. Stanard, USN (Ret.), 918 N. McKinley Rd., Arlington, Va. 22205 Annapolis Corr., Capt. Edgar E. Mallick, USI^, Office of the Academic Dean, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

From Bangkok, Thailand, your secretary reports a dearth of material due to absence of the corresponding secretary and Frances, who are taking a trip around the world.

Anchorage, Tokyo, Manila and Bangkok are main stops, so far.

Attended the graduation of the class of '70 at the Philippine Military Academy at Baguio and saw Bob Lim '42 present the award to the outstanding graduate. Bob later entertained us at his mansion in Manila.

A N N A P O L I S CORNER Graduation 1970: Four stalwart sons of distinguished members of the class of '44 will be receiving their diplomas on 3 June.

Ronald M. Dressin is first on the alphabetical list. Ron's father. Col. Sam DRESSIN, USMC, is currently in Vietnam as deputy chief of staff, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.

Sue Dressin is maintaining the homestead of 3615 Paul St., Alexandria, Va., while Sam is deployed. To supplement the housekeeping task, she is also working with the District Intelligence Agency in Arlington, Va. (Better pay, I understand.) Two other members of the Dressin family are in the Washington area. Daughter, Debbie, is a secretary with the American Trucking Association, Washington, D. C.; and Mike, Captain, U. S. Army, is a helo pilot stationed at Fort Belvoir. Ron is following in the footsteps of good ol' Dad, and upon graduation will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant, USMC. When he departs Annapolis this summer he will be sporting an Oldsmobile 4-4-2.

William A. King is the son of Margie and Capt. Randy KING, who reside at 6 Porter Road, USNA. Randy, as you know, is head of engineering department. Bill has two brothers and one sister. Older brother, Lt. (jg) Randy King, Jr., is currently serving aboard U S S SEAFOX in the Pacific. Younger brother, Steve, is a freshman at Severn | Sch<x)l. Sister Susan is in seventh grade at Wroxeter. At the Academy, Bill has been active in the sailing squadron, the chapel choir, and getting to know better the girl that lives next door to his parents. On 6 June Bill will be married to Carol Lee Doty, daughter of Lois and Capt. Bill Doty, class of '46. Bill Doty is head of weapons department, USNA. It's interesting to note that approximately 3 weeks after the King-Doty wedding, the engineering department will merge with the weapons department at USNA to become on 1 July the division oi engineering and weapons! Just by coincidence, too. Ensign Bill King will have TAD SH I PMATE I

this summer in the division of engineering and weapons while he is waiting to attend Nuclear Power School in the fall. To provide transportation about town for his bride and himself, young Bill has purchased a neat looking blue Pontiac Le Mans sport car.

James L. McClane: Jim's parents reside at 5045 Finn Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

Capt. Joe McCLANE is CO nuclear weapons training command, Atlantic. Wife Betty looks out for the family's finances at the Seaboard Citizens Bank in Norfolk where she is a portfolio manager. There are two other sons in the McClane family. Tom, Ensign USNR, is M division officer in U S S FRANCIS MARION, and John is a senior at Norfolk .\cademy. Jim has purchased a flame red MGB-GT to whiz hither and yon before he reports for duty in U S S RICHARD E . BYRD

homeported at Norfolk. Although he plans to remain a bachelor for the time being, Jim will spend his time on graduation leave driving to the west coast and back, and taking part in several weddings along the way.

Jim's accomplishments at U S N A include two stripes in the brigade organization and two letters in varsity heavyweight crew.

O. H. Perry. Jr. Hap Jr.'s dad, RAdm. 0. H. PERRY, is commander submarine Flotilla Two. Adm. Perry and Joannie reside at Quarters C, U. S. Submarine Base, Groton. The other Perry son, William Tyler, is an NROTC freshman at Duke University.

At the Academy, Hap Jr. was a one striper in the brigade, and he was vice-president of the amateur radio club. Hap Jr. will spend part of this summer on T A D at the science department before he reports for duty aboard USS W-MNWRIGHT. During graduation leave he plans to visit various points of interest in the USA in his Fiat 124 Sport Spider.

Cupid Strikes Again. Word has just been received that RAdm. and Mrs. D. V. COX '44 announce the engagement of their daughter, Gena Claire, to Michael Gordon Duncan, Midshipman 2/c. Michael is the son of retired Cdr. and Mrs. Gordon DUNCAN '44 of Falls Church, Va. Gena attended Whittier University of Copenhagen and the University of Iowa. The wedding will take place in June 1971. Adm. Vance, the father of the prospective bride, is currently commander training, Pacific. Vance and Evelyn reside at 2801 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106.

Change of Duty. This summer will mark the departure of all active duty '44ers from U S N A except the Commandant, -Captain Bob COOGAN. Randy KING will be departing for Washington duty. Randy's relief will have his hands full if he wants to maintain the pace and accomplishments that have taken place in the engineering department under Randy's outstanding leadership. As a matter of fact, Randy and Margie have been real contributors and leaders in the entire Naval Academy community. Their same fine leadership, I'm sure, will continue at Randy's new duty station. Harry CUMMINGS, head of English, history, and government department, doesn't have any firm information yet, but it looks as if he will be headed in the direction of Norfolk. The Cummings family, too, have left their mark of genuine outstanding Navy leadership at USNA. With Capt. Harry at the helm, the EH&G Dept. has never been better. Rosemary has been active in departmental and Academy wives organizations. Daughter Patricia, now a freshman at Mary Washington College, served as a Naval Academy tour guide while she was home from college. Mary, who is in 8th grade at Wroxeter School, has distinguished herself as a Navy Junior swimmer.

Kathy, a sixth grader at St. Mary's; and Bobbie, in 4th grade at Wroxeter, are just plain good kids to have around the neighborho(xl. Ed MALLICK, your literary J U N E ,

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The Kings: Steve, M a r g i e , Susan, I t j g . Randy, Jr., Bill a n d Randy.

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News Item from Bill GIBSON RAdm. H. E. "Howie" GREER, Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training Command, recently inspected his N A R T U at NAS, Norfolk. RAdm. Greer presented the Lockheed Trophy to Capt. Bell for outstanding performance in recruiting in NARESTRA in 1969. One of his recruits is W. C. Gibson, Jr., airman apprentice, and graduate of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.

Bill, Jr., is a purchasing agent for RaymondDravo-Langenfelder, building the new Bay Bridge, when not drilling at Norfolk.

AND H E R E IS GOOD N E W S I Vince CASSANI reports from his command in San Diego that the class book is essentially complete and will be distributed before the next issue to all those who attended the 25th Reunion.

Sec'y, Capt. Emil Saroch, USN 237 Anchorage Ct., Annapolis, Md. 21404 Corr. Sec'y, Mi, Robert C. Blount 702 Fairway Dr., Baltimore, Md. 21204

The Cummings: M a r y , H a r r y , Kathy, Rosemary a n d Robert.

The Mallicks: Susan, Ed, Kathy, Sue a n d Buddy.

genius Annapolis Corner for the past several years, will be taking a little different tack as he departs the Dean's Office. On 1 August Capt. Ed will walk outside the Academy Gate as a civilian. Just thirty years prior, June 1940, he entered the same Gate as a civilian. In the interim he enjoyed the finest career possible anywhere, an officer in the world's greatest Navy! Along the way he acquired many valuable assets, the most important of which are wife, Sue; daughter Kathryn, a graduate of Dickinson College in Pennsylvania who will be married on 27 June to a very fine young man who also graduated from Dickinson; daughter Susan, a Junior at Samford University in Alabama; and son Buddy who graduates from Severn School this May and who will be college bound in September. Our entire family has really appreciated the opportunity of being a member of the Annapolis community and contributing in one way or another as best we could. Since starting the Annapolis Corner, I have tried to have something in class notes in every issue of Shipmate and have had the privilege of reporting on many historic class events. To recall just a few: the graduation from USNA of the first '44 son in 1966, and many other sons of '44 graduates that have followed thereafter; selection of seventeen (so far) flag officers from '44; sponsorship of the 13th Company wardroom;

Another of our class who has made the big time is BGen. William (Bill) F. DOEHLER, USMC, assistant division commander, 1st Marine Division, Vietnam. Bill was advanced to the rank of brigadier general on 3 Sept. 1969, at which time he was assigned as deputy chief of staff, administration, at Headquarters Marine Corps. In January 1970 he returned to the Republic of Vietnam to assume his current assignment. Bill is our first and only class of '45 Marine who wears a star.

The class had a good turnout for the monthly luncheon at Ft. Myer on 10 March.

The list totaled 40 names and included from the Washington area: Dean Axene, Jack Barron, Guv Best, Ed Christofferson, Ted Cochrane, Bill Flynn, Mai Fortson, Jack Gambrill, Johnny Haines, Bob Hayes, Joe Henson, Jerry Johnson, Jack Kalina, Pali King, Hal Lamb, Bob Merrick, Pete Perkins, Randy Prothro, Paul Purkrabeck, Ed Roeder, Emil Saroch, Dutch Schulz, Don Shelton, Gene Silliman, Ralph Stell, Gus Swainson, Chan Swallow, Warren Taylor, Tut Vale, Jim Wiggins, Larry Wilder, Tracey Wilder, Jack Wilhelm, and Lando Zech. Those from the Annapolis area were: Paul Burdett, Bill Cosgrove and Jerry Rester ; from York, Pa.: Bob McDevitt; and from Philadelphia Alex Julian and Keith Kimball, who are with GE in the re-entry and environmental systems division .

William A. (Bill) BOWES reports from Massachusetts where he is employed by GE in Pittsfield. Bill retired in 1966 and is living at 6 Sullivan Drive, Lenox, Ma. He reports his wife, Carol, passed away last year of a heart seizure. He has one married daughter; one son graduated from college and teaching high school; and three children

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MI 48917. He also found that the address for Mr. Lawrence J. CAHALAN is 2525 Superior Blvd., Wyandotte, MI 48192.

Buck BUCHANAN (New London) also came up with several new addresses: Samuel L. FISKE, 99 Bayview Ave., Mystic, CT 06355; Cdr. Herbert E. FRIDGE, U S N (Ret.), 27 Lemon Drive, Groton, CT 06340; Capt. Albert E. ROSE, USN, Hemlock Circle, Gales Ferry, CT 06335; LCdr. Martin C. W A R M A T H , USN (Ret.), Box 263, RFD 3, Gales Ferry, CT 06335; Capt.

Charles E. WOODS, USN, 33 Heron Lane, Groton, CT 06340.

Harry F A R M E R (Cincinnati) wrote a quick note soon after receiving his list to say that "Nelson McDERMOTT left the General Electric Co. and Cincinnati 2 years ago. His current address is: 9 Orchard Lane, Lynnfield, Ma. I will verify the remainder of the list and let you know the results soon."

Gail GILLIAM (Brunswick, Me.) phoned to verify the three other names on his list Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR Naval Reserve Training Command and to say that he retires on 1 May. He will 30th and Fort Sts., Omaha, Nb. 68111 be working for VAST, Inc., at Fredriksted, Apparently there has been some confusion St. Croix, Virgin Islands, where he will be as to just which Holiday Inn is holding res- project manager. The company is engaged in ervations for Homecoming for our class. It's sonobuoy testing. Nick GRKOVIC (Scotia, the Holiday Inn at Bowie, Md., on Routes NY) came up with two address changes on 3 and 50. If you haven't done so and you his list: Mr. James W. E D W A R D S , 2044 Caldicott Road, Schenectady 12303, and Mr. want to be sure of a place to stay during that weekend, make your own reservations William H. N O R T H R U P , 3801 Howard St. ( B ) , Los Alamitos, CA 90720. now with the Holiday Inn at Bowie.

Even in sparsely populated Nevada Bob Chuck COYER phoned me to say that the questionnaires for the 25 Years After book HALEY gave me a new address for one are ready for mailing and, of course, that classmate, John Daniel COE, 413 National, will be just so much history by the time you Henderson, NV 89015. To emphasize that read this. Our area reps have been doing an we are a world-wide organization, Luke LUCAS, our European rep., sends a new excellent job verifying the addresses of classmates in their areas, and before we are address for John F. KOHLER, c/o Kraft through we hope to have located all the Leonesas S.A., Magallanes 3, Planta 8, "lost" classmates whose names were printed Madrid 15, Spain. in the last column. If you haven't given that Numerous classmates have written to ask list serious thought, please look it over again about the questionnaires, especially when and keep it handy where you can refer to it they read in this column that the questionfrequently as you talk to other classmates. naires were to have been out and back in by To make the book completely successful we 31 January! Even though we are behind our must locate all classmates. The kind of original schedule, Chuck COYER still says tenacity I'm looking for is best described that the book will be printed in time for by a card I received from Bruce SULLI- delivery during Homecoming in October.

VAN, Houston, soon after I sent him the Bill ALBERT wrote from 18 Pinewood names and addresses of classmates in his Rd., Montpelier, VT 05601. He is a Cdr. area. The best address I had for John Leonard Hunt, a non-grad, was Route 1, CEC, USNR, and is director of the Water Box 174, Leesville, La. ". . . Would you be- Resources Dept., State of Vermont, "enlieve Hunt's address was from 1942? gaged in planning, design, construction, opThrough the Bell System I am now on a eration and financing of water resource projfirst name basis with all the Hunts in south- ects essentially in the field of water pollution ern Louisiana. I know his family tree better control and water supplies." Dotty, his wife, than he does, but I found him I" As if to is director of nursing at Heaton Hospital, emphasize that the class of '46 is still on the Montpelier.

Chaplain (LTC) Alister C. ANDERSON, move, Bruce turned up new addresses for almost half of the names on his list. Here USA, is the staff chaplain at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. He they a r e : Cdr. John A. DAVIS, U S N ( R e t ) , 211 Kinkaid Dr., Houston 77024; says of the family-type class Christmas party Mr. John Leonard H U N T , 228 Madison, held in D. C , "My sons, 18 and 16, didn't Maplewood, LA 70663; LCdr. Jerome A. seem too interested in going to meet a lot LEE, Jr., USNR, 6530 Roxburg, Houston of my old classmates ; but when they saw all 77017; Mr. Malcolm W. MacDONALD, the good-looking high school-age daughters 5050 Ambassador Way, Apt. 114, Houston that our class has bred, they thanked me for 77035; Capt. Robert B. McMURDO, prodding them to go along with me."

USNR, 403 Willow Vista, Seabrook 77586; Beegee Boniface writes from 3109 Ft. Mr. Brockenbrough MOTT, Route 1, Box Blvd., El Paso, T X 79930, while Jack is in 406, Tomball 77375; Mr. Robert Q. PEG- WestPac command of U S S CHARA. ". . .

RAM, Jr., Box 388, Boerne 78006; Mr. Jack took incommand at sea, February 23rd, Rogers Clark WALKER, 269 Beeler Dr., between Subic Bay and the Yankee Station.

Berea, Ohio 44017.

CHARA is homeported in Concord, Ca., deployed 1 Jan. and is due back in August.

Jig-Jig D O U G H E R T Y (South Bend) Both our sons are at the Academy. Our older wrote, referring to the list of "lost" classmates "We asked the F B I in Indianapolis son. Jack, is in the 23rd Co., class of '71. to query their central data bank computer in He attended the U. of Missouri two years Washington but all I had were names." He's before reporting to USNA. He is pinned to thinking! Wally AGREN (Detroit) wrote a '46 daughter I Our younger son. Bill, is Sth Co., in the class of '72. He reported a to say that Joseph J. GORSKI has moved into his area: 6310 Worthmore Rd., Lansing, month after graduation from Rogers High

at home. Bill is adjusting to his home situation and enjoys his work with GE where he is in program engineering.

Gerald F. (Jerry) R E S T E R writes from Annapolis where he is employed as marketing manager for deep submergence vehicles at Westinghouse Ocean Research and Engineering Center. His most interesting activity is his "moonlighting," selling Rawson "30" sailboats. Ginnie, his wife, is chairman of the saddle activities and Jerry with the yacht activities where they live at the Saefern Saddle and Yacht Club, Rt. # 1 , Annapolis, MD 21401. Jerry reports '45 is tentatively planning a Saturday afternoon sail in August with wives included. Hope to hear more from you on this, Jerry.

That is about it for this time and keep those letters coming. How about hearing from someone from the south or the west coast ?

Look alive.

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Paul Barcus

School in Newport, R. I. This high school, incidentally, has the largest number of graduates at USNA than any public school in the country. Our daughter, Betsy, is a junior at the University of Marylantl. She is a very active Kappa, and spends most weekends at Annapolis. She was featured in the Jan. '70 Log as 'Drag of the Month'!"

Paul BARCUS was one of four members of the Iowa State University faculty to receive Outstanding Teacher Awards on 26 February. Each award winner received a plaque and $500. The project is supported by a grant from the Standard Oil Foundation to recognize superior teachers. Paul retired from the Marine Corps in 1963 and went to Iowa State in 1966. He has taught most of the courses in the undergraduate curriculum in engineering science, many graduate courses in nuclear engineering, and is participating in the experimental freshman engineering program. In 1968 he was "Professor of the Year" in the College of Engineering. Paul is a member of Actors, and is involved in the ISU Theater, the Children's Theater and the Des Moines Drama Workshop. Norma and John DUGGER, 2722 Olive St., N W , Washington, D. C. 20007, announce the birth of their first child, Julia Conner Dugger, on 9 February 1970. John says he has now finished law school at George Washington and is preparing for the bar exam.

Capt. Patrick S. DOWLING, USN, writes from Fleet Training Group, Box 55-C, FPO New York 09593. ". . . I'll be in the States in early May for my daughter's graduation from college but will be back in GTMO before the super 25th. Therefore, regretfully will miss it but sure would like to get a '25 Years After book.' Since leaving old reliable WINSTON I've been happily ensconced here at FTG, over a year now. Have been chief staff officer most of the time but it's a great XO Billet with nearly 90% career officers and PO's. See quite a few classmates at this crossroads. Wally RIGGS here now in BUTTE, Mac S N O W D E N a few weeks ago in CHILTON, before him Bob BRADY in NANTAHALA, DOC J O H N S O N in YANCY—

something of a Kiwanis class reunion."

Bob D I S E write in mid-February: ". . • As you can guess from the stationery (United Air Lines) I'm on a U A L flight. Winging my way to Hawaii and then on to Saigon for a year as CO, Naval Support Activity out there. I'll be joining Bill Francy, Donn Ashley and any other '46ers out there. Ev and the five children will stay in Highland, Ca. (a suburb of San Bernardino, Calif.—I just finished 2 years with the USAF (SAMSO) at Norton AFB) until school is out in June, then move back to our place in San Diego—7633 Lake Adlon Drive."

Pablo de la LLAMA writes from Chemoleum Corporation, 110 Wall St., New York, N. Y. 10005 : ". . . As it seems to fall into a pattern, Carmen and I moved back to the States over Christmas. My company promoteded me to assistant vice president and relocated me back to New York City. Our two SHIPMATE

years in Brazil were really great, it was a marvelous experience, but I am happy to be back in the U. S. We will probably be living in Manhattan, we are looking at several apartments. As soon as we settle I will let you know my home address. Last Friday had a very fine experience, learned that W. R. Bonham, my roommate, was in the city and we met after not having seen each other since 1951 when he was on tour at USNA. Also have spoken with Arde Burki, and Charlie Blackford, as well as Hugh Cullman.

All '46ers."

Bill FR.\NCY writes from Saigon and starts right out by correcting my December column in which I had him listed as public works officer at Great Lakes. "Actually, I was the commanding officer of the Navy Public Works Center which is quite different. I had close to 1,000 people including 200 SeaBees and we did close to $10 million per year business. I'm quite sure that I was the first officer out of '46 to become the head of an academic department at the Naval Academy. After a year of teaching in the engineering department, 'Steam.' I moved up to head of department in August 1965 while still a commander and held the job until June 1967. I have a good job over here as deputy officer in charge of construction for operations under RAdm. Johnson. To give you an idea of the size of the construction

Capt. E. A . M c M a n u s ' 4 8 , C a p t . Ed A p p e r t a n d C o p t . W . J . Francy ' 4 6 .

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program over here, during the first six months of FY 70 we averaged about $17.3 million in place per month. Most of this was done by the big contractor combine of Raymond, Morrison Knudson-Brown Root, Jones (RMK-BRJ), but we also have individual lump sum contracts and 10 dredges. As things look now, I will probably retire in August 1970 and plan to start a new career in some phase of engineering or construction—this could mean teaching, architect and engineering firm, construction contractor, industry and perhaps others. I received my Ph.D. in engineering (structures) in June 1954 from the University of Illinois. This should help me in finding something I like. Enclosed is a photograph taken about 5 December, 1969, in my office in Saigon. From left to right are Capt. E. A. McManus, director of construction south ('48B); Capt. Ed Appert f'47), on TAD from Pearl Harbor where he is assistant fleet maintenance officer for CINC PACFLT and yours truly ('46)." I note in the recent orders to officers that Bill has received orders to Public Works Center, Great Lakes, again.

Sec'y, Capt. 0. Turner Joy, Jr., USNR 1001 Priscilla Lane Alexandria, Va. 22308 Washington, D. C , Area Sec'y:

25th Reunion—October 22, 23, 24, 1971 In the April issue of Shipmate we kicked off our campaign towards the finest 2S-year reunion ever seen on the Severn, and in keeping with our motto "Best on the Severn." At that time we presented a biographical sketch written by Ted Davis which is to be used by all hands in writing their own.

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or less and that it be typed double space to help out the editing staff. Please send your biographies with a recent negative of a photo of yourself to Turner Joy, 1001 Priscilla Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308. If you do not have a negative send a black and white glossy photograph. We ask for negatives, in lieu of prints, in an effort to keep publication costs down. The deadline for submission of biography and negative is Homecoming, 1970 (October 10, 1970). Don't be a "putter offer," do it now.

The 25th reunion planners have pulled out all stops and are hard at work. However, they will need everyone's complete cooperation if it is to be a success. I can think of no finer a job than that accomplished by those classmates who were responsible for the most outstanding 20 year reunion of any class to date. But I can tell you that it took a lot of blood, sweat and tears and many long hours to make it the success it was. To do it they had to have complete cooperation by everyone. So we ask for yours. Keep me posted as to your whereabouts, but above all get your biography in on time. Pass the word to those who don't subscribe to Shipmate.

From the land of the pineapples came a welcomed letter from Jack S T E V E N S , bringing us up to date on classmates in the Hawaiian area, and a photo which was taken after a '47 luncheon at the Makalapa BOQ. Unfortunately, all of the '47 contingent could not be on hand. Ed Appert is on COMSERVPAC's staff. Jack with CINCPAC, but will depart this summer for his deep draft while Frances will remain in order to let Janet finish up at Punahou. Matty on COMSUBPAC's staff, Willy on CINCPACFLT staff but plans to retire and remain in Hawaii, Cal is COM SUBRON 7, while Tom Brenner and Tom Williams also are on CINCPACFLT's staff.

Not shown but also in Hawaii are Ralph Bernard, Naval Shipyard, Pearl; Joe Elmer, COMFAIR H A W ; Jack Lewis, CO Sub Base; Bill Regan, staff C I N C P A C F L T ; Bob Smith, A S W F O R P A C and Jim Wilson, COMSUBRON .1 Another expected arrival this summer is Bill Barron who has orders to CINCPAC staff while Tom Williams is scheduled to leave for the mainland. Many thanks Jack, and keep us posted on the results of future happenings, or whoever you turn over the reins to when you leave.

Bob H O R N E R has returned to the Washington area as assistant vice president, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. He had been with A T T in New York for three years. Bob, his wife, Laura, and their two children are living at 9507 Beach Mill Rd., Great Falls, Va. Jarl D I F F E N D O R F E R will move from O P N A V to O P S T U G R P W A S H , Les POMEROY has completed his tour at American University and has taken over as commanding officer, NAVAIR R E W O R K Facility, NAS, Quonset Point. Bill RUSSELL has orders as commanding officer, USS CAMDEN, " B . B . " BROWN will leave USNA for duty as CO SANCTUARY. In April, Ted DAVIS took over as commanding officer of the NEOSHO in ceremonies at Livorno, Italy.

Appert, Bowen, Brenner.

Stevens, Matthews, Dew, Williams.

Wayne HARBARGER, 193 East South St. in Jackson, is one of three Goodyear Atomic Corporation employees who received a Master's in industrial and systems engineering from Ohio University on 21 March.

Wayne received his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1946. He is currently employed as an engineer in research and development at Goodyear. The corporation paid all the tuition, and the men continued to work fulltime while enrolled in the advanced degree program.

John P R E H N was presented the Legion of Merit by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs in ceremonies at the Pentagon. The citation reads: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as assistant officer in charge of construction for material,

C a p t . John L. Prehn, Jr.

Republic of Vietnam, from 25 June 1968 to 2 July 1969. Captain Prehn was responsible for the management of a multimillion dollar stock of materials, supplies and repair parts in the custody of the cost plus award fee construction contractor and monitoring of the contractor's inventory control point and supply depot operations. He also acted as supply liaison between officer in charge of construction and other Department of Defense and U. S. Government agencies. He was directly responsible for initiating major improvements in the contractor's material management system, programs for utilization of inventory in lieu of new procurement, and redistribution of $33 million of excess construction material to Pacific Command activities. Captain Prehn demonstrated superior professional competence, tact, judgment and resourcefulness in the execution of his duties. His performance was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

And so the end of another column, and in closing I would like once again to emphasize the importance to all hands on keeping us informed as to your whereabouts.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr. Alexandria, Va, 22302

As spring tries to impose its somewhat fickle weather upon the Washington scene, we find the local '48 folks forging smartly ahead much as usual. I suspect the same can be said for classmates elsewhere as well.

Having been here now for some four and one-half years, I find myself wondering whether there is an "elsewhere," or whether 41

we dreamed all that frantic moving around we used to do.

I have a P R news release from the A. T. Kearney & Co., Inc., announcing that Wylie ORR has been elected as a principal of this far-ranging management consulting firm.

Wylie joined Kearney in 1962 as an associate in their marketing group, headquartered in Chicago, and has been assigned to New York since 1969. He has extensive consulting experience in the electrical, electronics, primary metals and computer industries as well as in community and regional planning.

He is a specialist in marketing and industrial and economic development studies.

Wylie received his MBA at Northwestern and added an industrial development institute certificate from the U. of Oklahoma. The Orrs, Wylie and Helen, plus Alicia 14, Linda 11, and Pamela 8, live at 106 Stoneridge Rd., in New Providence, N. J. The 10th of March found a grouping of '48's established at O'Donnell's for lunch with wives invited. Although my new office is just a few blocks away, I was doing a little schooling and couldn't make it. Vince diLorenzo kept track, however, and reported the goings-on. Dick Hoffman even reported a $2.50 profit after the basket was passed for funds to pay the bill. These luncheons produce some pretty exciting bookkeeping sometimes. The list of attendees was provided to me on a somewhat gummy doiley, so if the names don't look right it may be due to catsup or beer: Ken Shugart, Vince and Fran diLorenzo, Dick Hoffman, Walt and Helene Alt, Marj and Herk Latimer, Cliff and Shirley Morgan, Zeb Alford, Gordon Meriwether, Glo and Bob Schwoeffermann, Pat and Wink Winkler, Polly and Jim Strong, Peg and Bill Bartow, Joe Jochum, Hal Deeley, Dave Carruth, Bob Ghormley, Virginia and Walt Spangenberg, Willie Lee, Al Jansen, Frances and Dick Robertson, Harry Lee. Glenn SAVAGE writes from 7050 Saranac, Apt. G, LaMesa, CA 92041, to suggest that someone should gather together the sons of '48 at the USNA for a picture before his son. Carter, graduates in June. "I think Carter is the first of our class to go the same route we did. His current plans are to go to Monterey PG, nuclear physics, and then into Rickover's program. As for me, I retired May '66, spent about 3 years at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Sunnyvale, as systems analyst, and I'm now in Federal civil service as an ORA at the Naval Undersea R&D Center, San Diego. Best regards to all."

The other day I had a letter from the Ron W A U G H s with two clippings concerning classmates, which they thought most interesting. I'll tell you about these, but first from the Waughs, "We hope to get back again for Homecoming next year, but we're not sure. Our oldest, Ron Jr., graduates from high school in June and then leaves the end of June for a year in Germany as an exchange student under the Youth for Understanding program. Then he will begin as a freshman at Wabash College in 1971, taking pre-med. Sometime during his tour in Germany we hope to visit him, so that may pre-empt Homecoming. However, the last three years' homecomings have been so great we can't stay away long."

One of the Waugh clippings came from the Indianapolis Star of March 15 and concerned Joe V I E H M A N N ' s son, Jeff, who shipped aboard a Scandinavian freighter as a wiper, and sailed away to Guatemala, Honduras, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Cape Town, Canaries, and Romania. From there, Jeff flew home. While in Shanghai, he had 42

to remain on board, because the Red Chinese took his liberty card. They still managed to saturate the ship with propaganda, most of which was aimed at Russia. Included in the article was a fine picture of young Jeff showing his mother some of the mementoes of his voyage.

The other clipping concerns the rapid transit system, between Philly and Lindenwold, N. J., appeared in the Chicago Tribune, and features Carlos VILLARREAL. It's an interesting article, and sports a snazzy cut of Carlos, who, as you know, is not the conductor on the Lindenwold Express, but is administrator of DOT's Urban Mass Transportation Administration.

Thanks to the Waughs for providing words for the column.

Sec'y, Capt. Stanley S. Fine, USN P. 0 . Box 2142 Washington, D. C. 20013

The most important news is, of course, the status of the class of '49 Scholarship Fund as of the first week of April. As a reminder, the class pledged $20,000 at the reunion for a memorial for classmates who died in service. To date, we have received pledges from 80 classmates for a total of $9,904. In cash, we have received a total of $3,299 from 52 pledgers. As far as we can determine, all but about 55 classmates have been contacted directly by mail. This latter group are among the "lost sheep" of our class. That leaves about 600 classmates unheard from. Let's go. We may even be able to fund two scholarships if enough respond.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA On April Fools Day, the Washington chapter met at O'Donnell's. Jack Dalrymple, in from Baltimore, joined first timers John Jepson ( N A V W E A S E R V ) , Tom Kilcline ( N A V A I R ) , and Ham Stromberg (NAV S H P S R&D Cen) and regulars Al Balch, Bart Bartholomew, Jack Benoit (who vowed he couldn't miss three in a row), Bill Bodager, Dee Butler, Bill Callaghan, Bob Congdon, Stan Counts, Russ Goodacre, Ted Hammer, Pete Klein, Ken McArthur, Gene Speckart, Pete Swanson, Red Tolbert, and myself. Dee announced that the USNA '49ers have been challenged by the USMA '49ers to a golf match this summer. If all works out well, this will develop into an annual affair (by working out well, I assume Dee meant if we beat them).

NORFOLK AREA As indicated above, Al T H O M S O N has organized a class group in Norfolk. To date, Al has contacted 37 classmates in the Norfolk area. With Al, John Dixon, Tom Piazza and Jim Wilson providing the hard core, the first meeting of the class in Norfolk was held at the NOB Club on 19 March, with 18 classmates attending. In addition to those named above, Don Dahlman, Bob Douglass, Monk Frazee, Ralph Ghormley, Jack Hill, Tom Lechner, John Mallard, Ed Messere, Strib Snodgrass, Gene Swecker, Mai Thiele, and Cal Roberts from Washington attended the turnout. While most of the time was consumed catching up on 20 years, the group agreed to: (a) meet every second Tuesday in odd months, (b) block order a number of 20th Anniversary Plates (we still have some left), and (c) adopted a resolution calling for an updated Lucky Bag, including families and paunches.

Al also sent a clipping from the Norfolk Beacon which contained a full page spread on a booklet authored by John T I N K H A M , retired and now a professor of government at Chesapeake College, on the history of Dam Neck. The booklet is called "The Dam

Neck Story," and is on sale at the Dam Neck Commissary.

GENERAL An announcement was received that Reynolds B E C K W I T H has been relieved as commanding officer.

Helicopter Attack Squadron Three at Binh Thuy Airfield, Republic of Vietnam.

Dale H A W L E Y wrote that the Pacific Northwest is a great place to live except for the current retraction occurring in the Aerospace industry, especially at Boeing.

LOST S H E E P D E P A R T M E N T Where are: Dave Campbell, Robert Cartmill, Al Cohen, Dick Colvin, George Cummings, Dorsey Daniel, Kelly Davis, Tom Donoher, Harry Elichalt, Dick Ellis, Mert Fallon, Robert Finnigan, Phil Florence, Bill Foley, Beau Glass?

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Charles L. M u l l , USN S200 Lawn Way, Chevy Chase, Md. 20015

You should be receiving your final reservation form shortly for our 20th reunion activities 9-11 October which your executive committee asks be promptly returned. Meanwhile firm commitments for accommodations in Annapolis and Washington have been made and your preferences will be filled in the order that reservation deposits are received. Checks should be made payable to the Class of '50 USNA Reunion Fund.

Stan K R O H N has taken over as housing committee chairman, so related questions should be addressed to him at 17 King Court, Annapolis, MD 21401. Bill ROCKEY and Tom NOBLE are handling the dinner arrangements, and since we were bumped from our first choice of Michelson Hall, we'll now be using the fourth deck of Luce Hall. So bring your navigation p-work kit.

Dick GOODSPEED, Phil RYAN and Hank COLLIN are ordering dress, mementoes, and sundry items; and Phil hopefully has mailed the reservation forms which include a tentative schedule of activities. Pete WOOD is writing all widows to invite them to attend our weekend activities as guests of the class, including our memorial service to dedicate the new Chapel Cross to our deceased classmates. We have only a few addresses of the widows, Gladys Thom, Valerie Braybrooke, Nancy Chambers, Jody McFall, and Elizabeth Thro. If you can provide any other addresses, please send them l o me as soon as possible. And if there are other classmate widows subscribing to Shipmate and reading this column, please let me know your whereabouts.

The Golden Year anniversary arrangements are pretty well set now with adjustments to be accomplished based on the return of reservation forms. As noted on the form, tickets for the Pittsburgh game and the Alumni Association dinner Friday evening must be arranged individually. Last month's column contained additional information on this subject.

The response to our January class letter continues to be excellent. 1970 dues plus those in arrears and some in advance have been received in March from: Jack Ashley, Sam Doak, Joe Grier, Dave Heerwagen (2), Bob Hunter (2), Marty Katcher (2), Bob Keevers, Bob Loetscher, Joe Manci, Dick Martin (2), Dick Miller (2), Lee Minnis (2), Howard Portnoy, George Shick (2), Homer Skelton (2), Phil Smith (2), Roy Snyder (2), Don Stull, Marsh Treado and Dan Willard (4). Our many thanks to you all for your continuing solid support.

Dan WILLARD, currently residing in Germany, also requested membership in the SHIPMATE

Alumni Association. Your e.xecutive committee is hoping that all non-members are being similarly encouraged to keep abreast of USNA developments, and in particular our own class activities.

The many recent communications have again provided this month's column with abundant news from around the world. Gil GORDON writes about his sightseeing experiences in Okinawa where he is stationed with the 824th Civil Engineer Squadron, Box 75, APO San Francisco 96239. Gil retired for medical reasons in the mid-fifties.

While some of us have visited Okinawa, the majority of you probably haven't, so I've included two of Gil's most attractive postcards to give you a glimpse of the beauty of Okinawa and Gil's related commentary.

"The farther north you go the more rugged the terrain becomes. Only 'A of the people live on the Vi of the island that extends north of its narrowest part (2.5 miles wide). On the steep slopes pineapples are grown. On the tiny plots of level land wedged into the hillsides there are rice paddies and sugar cane fields. Villages above the less accessible east coast have changed little in architecture or habits for hundreds of years.

Of course, you do see a TV antenna poking up along a thatched roof even there.

"Shurei was the focal point for the Japanese Command of their defense perimeter.

This gate, like every building in Naha City, and many other structures in the southern 'A of the island have been rebuilt since 1945.

The 80 days between 1 April and 23 June took the greatest toll of men and equipment of any battle in the Pacific war. The Japanese lost 110,000 menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;barely 7,000 were taken prisoner. USS losses included 12,000 dead, over 30,000 wounded and a terrible toll in planes and ships.

"The War Museum at Ft. Buckner presents an excellent map display and taped description to help the visitor grasp the progress of battle." We are grateful to the editor of Shipmate for permitting us to enjoy this change of pace in our column.

Dick MOBERLY thought he'd "quit dragging his feet" and writes that he has joined Skip P U R V I S in February at the Fleet Intelligence Center Europe, located in Jacksonville, Fl. Our class letter finally caught up with him after going by way of Okinawa where he was the intelligence officer on CTF 72 staff (Taiw^an Strait Patrol Force) for 2 ^ years. Dick hopes to bring Skip with him to "fall in" at the class reunion. His new address is FICEUR, Box 18, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212.

Jack (Moose) ASHLEY, who hasn't been off the "missing person" list very long himself, provides us with addresses of two other missing classmates: C. A. DAVIDSON, c/o The Boeing Co., Missile & Information, Box 3985, Seattle, WA 98124, and Erik GUDE, 28020 Braidwood Dr., Palos Verdes, CA 90274. Jack says he started his family much later than most of us as his oldest son is three years old, "which might put him in the class of 1990 or so." He also indicated he occasionally sees Carlo BUCK who resigned our youngster year to become Beverly Hill's most prominent contractor. Jack's address is 645 S. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90005.

Guy B U C K ' S note indicates he sees Frank DUNGAN, Dave COOKE, Sam D U R H A M and Roland L O F T I S in the Los Angeles area. John P L E A S A N T S writes that he's retiring in July and expects to receive his Master's in marine affairs from the University of Rhode Island this summer while he's attached to the staff at the War College in Newport. John and Shirley are planning to JUNE,

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make our reunion and resume singing "Crabtown Baby" with the 12-SO's.

Chaplain Chuck G R E E N W O O D indicates that he and Betty will not be able to make our reunion as ENTERPRISE leaves the yard this summer to return to her home port, Alameda, Ca. Chuck conceived the idea which resulted in the class' gift of the new Cross now being used in the chapel, and we are indeed very sorry that he will not be able to preside at its dedication. We are hoping that classmate Rev. John SKIEN, believed to be the pastor of the First Methodist Church, Newton, Tx., will be able to pinchhit for Chuck.

Cliff H O P K I N S , CO HARWOOD, writes from Charleston, " . . . I attended the change of command of SELLERS on 17 January when Bob Hoffman was relieved to head for new duties as surface commander detailer in B U P E R S as Tom Kolstad's relief. His change of command, though not blessed with the best weather, was very well done and COMDESDIV 42 had many nice things to say about SELLERS and Bob's tour as commanding officer.

"We leave for the Caribbean shortly for a few weeks of sunshine and training operations. It doesn't look like anything very exciting, but at least I'm not fighting the Pentagon traffic now, which is somewhat of an improvement over my last tour."

Roger BUCK writes, "Muriel and I have settled in Newport for shore duty. After a Middle East deployment I was relieved as CO of R. E. KRAUS and am now

operations

officer, COMCRUDESLANT staff. Some of the class here in Newport have gathered at Bill and Barbara Demer's home for cocktails and Danny Masias' wetting down party.

Those that I have met are John Henderson, Tom Sherman, Carl Goodiel and Tom McGlaughlin. Dean French is at Quonset but haven't had the opportunity to see him yet.

"My oldest son is a freshman at the University of Rhode Island and the remaining three children, 1 girl and 2 boys, are in Newport schools. We look forward to the big 20th and my best regards to all."

H. Ray S K E L T O N regretted that he couldn't attend our reunion and provided us missing person Sanford HOLCOMBE's address as c/o Lockheed California Co., Box 551, Burbank, CA 91503. Homer's address is 632 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504.

Dave H E E R W A G E N writes from Qtrs.

B-25, U. S. Naval Base, Philadelphia, PA 19112, where he is on duty with the naval air engineering center. Dave was trying to help

me reduce our missing persons list by advising that last fall after he called a plumber and an electrician, the third Phil Smith he called was the real Phil S M I T H .

In last month's column we reported on Phil's news and the Heerwagen Army-Navy game party from Phil himself, but Dave goes on to say, "We plan to be here next year, and we're within walking distance of the stadium. So we'll start earlier in announcing plans for the 1970 Army-Navy game post game party." Dave, now you're committed I Joe GRIER tells us that he has moved again and his new address is 27 Bellevue Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901. "I saw Dick Bossert at the Rutgers-Navy football disaster. Bob Keevers and I are both with Bell Labs and I see him occasionally. We are looking forward to the 20th reunion and hope to see everyone there."

Estrella SINLAO has expressed her thanks for the USNA banner we sent to her at her request. She says, "the six children were so happy when they saw it displayed in the den."

"I just came from the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City and received his award. This is the second posthumous award I received.

"I'm sure you are busy for the 20th anniversary celebration. I wish I could attend that affair. I know you have some donation to the chapel. Please let me know if you want anything made in the Philippines, such as wood carving. I'll be glad to donate something. I'm thinking of donating a cover of very fine 'ji'ci' material to the little altar being made that's facing the audience. Please let me know the measurements."

The senior chaplain has been advised of Estrella's offer and he is advising her of the chapel's needs. Her gesture in Fred's behalf is very thoughtful, and whatever she presents to the chapel will complement the new cross admirably.

The Washington area wives enjoyed a very fine pot luck brunch at Doris Manci's home on 11 March which was co-hostessed by Ann Kirk. Also attending were Ann Armstrong, Joy Burt, Frances Cameron, Mary Coughlin, Joyce Dunaway, Sally Hardy, Velura Highberg, Mary Lasley, Roz Little, Joan Maire, Sally Mull, Paula Portnoy, Ann Ross, Elaine Roth, Mary Jane Shultz, Sharon Simons, and Pamela Space.

On 20 March the Washington-AnnapolisPatuxent-Quantico area contingent had a small dark ages party at Andrews AFB. Corky and Ruth Angleman handled all the arrangements including mailing of notices to about ISO classmates, making name tags, playing cashier, etc., and they both really deserve a tremendous compliment for the amount of work they put into the occasion.

Cocktails and socializing were enjoyed by 113 people with nearly half staying on for dinner afterwards.

Attending with their wives were Corky Angleman, Ray Bowers, John Brick, Bill Burke, Buddy Burt, Al Cameron, Kelly Carr, Jack Colleary, Hank Collin, John Coughlin, Josh Dorsey, Frank Featherston, Bob Foley. Deke Forbes, Bill Grigg, Bill Grimm, Ed Grunwald, Earl Halperin (with his date), Floyd Hammett, Roy Highberg, Chuck Howard and college daughter Susan and her date, Marty Katcher, Ron Kelly, Bill Kiehl, Tom Kolstad, Ward Lasley, Jim Little and Bud Lockwood.

Also Rex Maire, Joe Manci, Dick Martin, Ed Mendel, Lee Minnis, Tom Noble, Skip Orem, King Pfeiffer, Howard Portnoy, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Milt Schultz, Hank Scribner, Bill Sharpe, Austin Chartel and Charlou's mother, George Shick, Bill Simons, 43

Cliff Skinner, Roy Snyder, Don Stull, Denny Sullivan, Bill Taylor, Bill Thompson, Marsh Treado, Norm Walecka, Dick Wiseman, and me. Our sincere thanks to the Anglemans are reiterated.

Ted S P E A K E R indicates that he will retire on 1 August and in the meantime he's looking at the possibilities of a second career.

Ted has a daughter who is a freshman at the University of Florida, and his son is currently a junior at Ted's alma mater, Staunton Military Academy, with designs on attending USNA. We wish him and Ted every success.

Recent arrivals in the Washington area include John Brick ( O P 092), 8242 Carrleigh Pkwy., Springfield, VA 22152; Dick Fox ( D I A ) , 9524 Rockport Rd., Vienna, VA 22180; Stan Neander ( O P 967), 3687 N. Nelson St., Arlington, VA 22207; and Bob (R. T.) Shultz ( O P 970), 2318 S. Nash St., Arlington, VA 22202.

Jacquas T R E V I L L Y A N has been appointed vice president, support operations for the power systems divisions of North American Rockwell Corp. at Canoga Park, Ca. Jacquas moves up from v.p., operations, Atomics International, one of the power systems companies. H e has also occupied key positions in nuclear plant projects at Hallam, Ne., and Piqua, Oh., during his tenure with the Atomics International Division. He was also chief, contracts and proposals and head of various departments including contract administration, marketing research and technoloev, and planning and administration for product operations. Congratulations, Jacquas, and best wishes for continued success.

"J. B." F A R R E L L writes, "I'm still desk flying on the staff of CINCPAC and will be until '71. The best part of the job is being in the islands and having the chance to see classmates as they pass our way.

"Bonita and I have temporarily decreased our family of five by one daughter who is at the University of Hawaii.

"I recently spent two weeks in Australia and New Zealand with Bonita and highly recommend it to anyone who likes space available travel. Ross Mulford, USMC, also on the staff, hopes to go in April.

"Don Miller retired at E M F P A T awhile back. George Halperin will depart Barber's Point in July for retirement. I heard from Steve McClaran that he will retire in California also in July."

Thanks for the news from the crossroads of the Pacific, J. B. For our readers, I hope those of you who are retiring let me know what you are doing and where you have located. I'm sure this will be of interest to everyone.

Present at the April Fool's Day luncheon at Hogate's were Corky Angelman, Herb Arnold (visiting from Miami), Jack Branson (who reports to MACV Saigon in May, Joan remains in Annapolis), John Breck, Jack Colleary, Bud Lockwood, Stan Neander (just reported in to O P N A V from COMSUBDIV 32 San Diego), Andy Pullar, Tom Ross, Bob Shultz (also just reported in to O P N A V from a tour as CO AGERHOLM in San Diego and says it's great to be l>ack, for his fourth tour, in Washington), Daryle Tripp, Bob Wise (visiting from Fullerton, Ca.) and myself.

Don't forget to send me your change of addresses.

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tiring; Al Maclnnis from 3rd MarDiv to D I A ; Bob Mille to the Sth Marine Expeditionary Brigade in Camp Pendleton, Ca.; Dick Smith to the Naval W a r College; Tom "Whenever two or three shall meet and Stuart from George Washington University to WestPac; Jerry Thomas from MACV to old tales are retold . . ."

Naval W a r College; Pete Wick wire from It's June Week and we're all nineteen CINCPAC to Quantico; Tom McPheeters years older. Remember we just have a little to the 2d MarDiv, Camp Lejeune; Brooke Read from 2d MarDiv to National War Colover twelve months of planning left. If we really want the 20th to be a memorable suc- lege; Paul Pearson from WestPac to Flag cess, we have to start acting now. So far, Allowance CINCPacFlt; John Carr to reresponse and active recommendations, not tire; and Dick Wray to 2d MarDiv. But as I said in the beginning, don't bet on the to even mention "volunteers" have been validity of the above. scant. Let's get with it.

Speaking of scarcity, that's an apt descripThe Navy moves bring two classmates to tion of the mail this month. The sum total the Washington area, R. W. ARN, Cdr. of it was a short note from R. L. D R E W USN, and A. S. T H O M P S O N , Cdr. USN. and a longer informative note from Cdr. J. Bob graduates from the Naval War College G. TILLSON, USN. Roger is living at 1227 and goes to NavAirSysCom Hq. Arch leaves U S S AMERICA and joins Bob in the same Ahland, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Tillie wrote of a small cocktail party he command. and Presh threw at their quarters, 4055 John That's it for this month. I look forward St., San Diego, CA 92106. He bemoans to more mail so I may pass on more dope the present dearth of '51ers in the San next month.

Diego area but managed to round up a few. He gives news of those attending. ". . . Doug F L E T C H E R is still XO U S S Sec'y, Cdr Zug Zastrow, USN Physical Education Dept.

NEREUS, anticipating orders late summer/ USNA, Annapolis, M d . 21402 early fall. Tex B R E W E R is chief staff officer for COMSUBRON F I V E and may be Writing in April for June publication going to Washington soon. Norma Redfield lends itself to share some reminiscing. As you is holding the fort in Coronado while John read these lines it will be 18 years ago that R E D F I E L D finishes his year's tour in we spent "our" June Week and graduation.

Vietnam. Presh and I are looking forward It was a happy day, June 6, 1952, one we all to a N A T O tour at N A V S O U T H in Malta waited for, one we all remember, and all of commencing in August. Mike P A T T E N is '52 wishes the class of 1970 the success, hapnavigator in U S S BON HOMME RICHARD, piness, years of adventure, and all the incurrently preparing for a full WesPac de- gredients necessary to make our Navy, Maployment." In addition, Tillie tells of Al rine Corps, and country a little bit better B U R K H A L T E R who is now in Washington through their efforts. We take pleasure in as OP-0924. We saw Al at the annual winter this issue to remember our glorious moments formal dinner-dance. and salute them, the U S N A Class of 1970.

I had a telephone call from Cdr. W . P. We have a short report on the 20th year St. LAWRENCE, U S N . Bill is at CINC class reunion slated for Homecoming 1973.

LANT. He said that he heard that Bill Ron H A T T I N with Lockheed Aircraft SURMAN retired recently and was wonder- Corp., 900 17th St. N.W., Washington, DC ing if I had his address. Unfortunately, I 20006, reports: don't. Can anyone give it to Bill ?

"The class of '52 is very lucky that someThere was good news from LCol. W. S. one or ones had the foresight many long DANIELS, USMC. Bill is G-1 of the 3d years ago to get us established at the HoliMarine Division, now on Okinawa. He was day Inn Motel; first at Bowie and now the home briefly on a short leave at his farm new one in Annapolis, and also at the Alumni near Carlisle Barracks, Pa. His timing was House for homecoming weekends. I think it a bit off, because he had to go back a few is important to point out that there are no days before Teeta presented him with a new plans at this time to relinquish claim on daughter. Both mother and baby are doing either the Holiday Inn or the Alumni House. fine, and hopefully so is Bill. Anyway, con- The Alumni House has been crowded the gratulations to the proud parents. last two or three years; but we have manIncidentally, that's the third USMC baby aged, and I think all had a good time. With this month. May I remind my fellow Marines the 20-year retirement milestone staring the that four make a fire team and fourteen a active duty crowd in the face, it won't be squad. long before the Homecoming crowd will get The other annual news is the lieutenant smaller and the Alumni House will become colonels' "Slate." Every year about this time more than adequate again. For our 20th rethe Marine Corps publishes a slate of in- union, however, it is quite certain that the tended transfers of field grade officers, by Alumni House facility will not be adequate grade. Usually it's OBE before the ink is so we have looked elsewhere. Since we have dry. However, for what it is worth, here's been such a good customer, the Alumni what is supposed to be happening to 'Si's House folks have agreed to give us 1972 'off' and still retain first priority for subseMarines. quent homecoming weekends.

It looks like everyone is moving except "In looking elsewhere a major consideraHaig Donabedian, HQMC. Riley LovC, C I N C P A C F L T ; Will Dinegar, H Q M C ; tion was flexibility on numbers; a place Bob Rosecrans, HQMC, and yours truly. that could handle anywhere from 200 people The announced moves are Dick Anderton to a more probable 450 people. Believe it or from WestPac to D I A ; Bill Daniels from not there are not many places in the Annapthe 3rd MarDiv to Quantico; Jack Grace olis area that provide that flexibility! A from the USNH, Bethesda, to F M F L A N T , search was made in early December. The Norfolk; Pete Hilgartner from HQMC to search included visits to several facilities and USNPGS, Monterey; Bill Holmberg to discussions with the various managers; inQuantico. Bill came back to Bethesda from quiries at several area restaurants and motels the 3rd MarDiv after a mild heart attack, regarding any possible expansion plans prior and I'm pleased to report that he is now to the fall of 1972; and checking a rumor refeeling well and fit. Bill Hutchison from Air garding the construction of a new hotel in War College to J C S ; Kit Kitterman is re- the Annapolis area.

Sec'y, Lt.Col. J . W . Hammond, J r . , USMC Qtrs. 4 3 0 7 - B , M.C.B. Quantico, Va. 22134

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"A reservation has now been made for our 20th reunion dinner-dance party for the evening of 30 September 1972, following the Navy-Boston College football game. The facility is within easy driving distance from Annapolis and should cause no navigation problems. The location is in Glen Burnie, Md., only about 14 miles from Annapolis.

The banquet facilities can easily accommodate up to 750 people for a "sit-down" dinner with seating arranged at tables for eight people. There will be adequate space for dancing, plus a separate room for cocktails preceding dinner. A small deposit to secure the reservation will be required in the near future. Details such as head count, menu, cocktail arrangements, music, etc., can be worked out in a couple of years."

To make the 20th a bang-up success we need people! We are currently missing about 150 classmate addresses. Let's spread the word to get up-to-date addresses to the Alumni Association or to the class secretary.

It would save a lot of time and trouble if everyone would cooperate.

Just in time for this issue came a "Gator Gram" from Al, the Gator, E N D E R L E who still claims 14152 South Yorba St., Santa Ana, CA 92705, as home: "Recall reading in the November 1969 issue that Dick P O H L I tried to reach me at my old Huntington Harbour address. I tried to reach Dick when I returned after seven months sailing about in Micronesia.

His ship had left, so no luck. Perhaps he will see this in one of the magazines. My trip to Micronesia was primarily a photographic one, for in addition to my other interests, I am now a professional photographer. One month was spent as first mate on a 45' Japanese sampan complete with Japanese crew, sailing from Guam to Saipan, then down to Truk, Ponape, Kusaie and finally to Majuro. Then signing on as first mate on an 85' wood-hulled copper-sheathed copra trading boat named the NAREAU (the sampan was named GINZA M A R U ) , sailed back to Kusaie, Ponape, Truk, Mortlocks, Hall Islands, Puluwat, Satawal, Ulithi and finally Yap, signing off there after two months and 2700 miles. Took in Palau, then back to Yap, on to Guam again and finally Hawaii for a few weeks before returning here. Took many pictures and plan to return in June or July to gain more detail and do more in the motion picture area.

Should have mentioned I do give paid lectures on Micronesia and the other areas I cover in depth along with stories, etc. It's been a long time since seeing any of the gang, will plan on the twenty year reunion."

A fine letter from Cdr. Joe'LACY, USN, NAVSEC, Port Hueneme, Ca.:

at Naval Ship Engineering Center, Port Hueneme Division. Anyone passing through is welcome to a few words of chit-chat. Bob Sutley is stationed here at the CB Center but is expecting to depart for ICAF this summer. Expect to be back in Washington again next year. Hope to be joining everyone there again then."

From U. S. COMBAT AIR FORCES VIETNAM: "U. S. Air Force LCol. Donald E. J E N SEN, son of Mrs. Anna Jensen, Springbrook, Wi., is on duty at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam.

"Col. Jensen, commander of Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, is with the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service which performs combat and mercy air rescue and evacuation. He previously served at Eglin AFB, Fl. "The Colonel holds the aeronautical rating of command pilot. A 1948 graduate of Spooner High School (Wisconsin), the Colonel received his B.S. degree and his commission in 1952 from the U. S. Naval Academy. He also earned an M.S.E.E. degree in 1959 from the University of Oklahoma.

"His wife, Barbara, is the daughter of Mrs. Pauline Jackson, 615 Fifth St., Bremerton, Washington."

A note from the president, Red S T E I N : "Received a telephone call Sunday nite from Bill Hippie. Bill is now at the University of Texas in Austin engaged in studies for his Doctorate degree and claims he's never worked harder! I don't know whether the studies are taking so much time or could it be those beautiful Texas coeds that occasionally cook dinner for Bill. Bill's address: 1800 Lavaca #712, Austin, TX 78701."

The March Washington area luncheon was held on the 15th at the Gun Factory; a fine turnout for that luncheon, all of the male species: Langford, Zastrow, Manara, Wyatt, Maxson, Sorrentino, Kelln, Danielson, Garnett Bailey, Brickel, Troutman, Laux, Knutson, Dykers, Bress, O'Connell, Bob Brown, Drews, Harv Gray, Lockwood, Wev, Norman, Dickey, Young, Hartranft, Hatcher, Zobel, G. J. Thompson, Earl Bailey, Haggard, Dimon, Buck, Califf, Lockwood, Cid Wallace and Heffernan. See you all in May and July!

Tom NORMAN and George H A T C H E R retire in early summer. Their addresses are: LCdr. George Hatcher, USN, ECAC, U. S. Naval Station, Annapolis, Md., and Cdr. T. V. Norman, Jr., USN, 892 Bayberry Dr., Arnold, Md. George will go to Hawaii with a new address: 1806 Komo Mai Dr., Pearl City, H I 96782. We don't know Tom's future plans.

"Thought I would drop a line to send you Cdr. Jim ORGAN will leave U S N A this a clipping from the local paper concerning summer for Charleston, S. C, where he will Wendell Rivers. As for myself I am stationed be attached to COMSUBRON 4 staff. Jim has done a great job in the engineering department at USNA and as officer rep for the U S N A tennis team for the past three years. Best of luck, Jimmy !

To end our column for June 1970, may I quote Admiral Calvert, Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

"As of this week we have over 6,700 nominations from the Congress and the President for the Naval Academy class entering next summer. This is the highest in the history of the Naval Academy and I believe we will break 7,000 before the nominations close.

This is a great accomplishment and Captain Mrs. Wendell Rivers clips son Clay's shirttail while Ken Haynes and his Blue and Gold offiH. S. Rhoades, squadron director, and L. J. cers deserve a lot of the credit but much of Bitterlin, headmaster of San Diego Military Acadit must go to alumni also. I don't think that emy, watch. Clay was the first cadet to solo in I received more than jour or five letters from the new Flight Training Squadron at the Military alumni all last academic year recommending Academy.

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specific young men for entry to the Naval Academy. This year I am receiving two or three letters every day. We put a Blue and Gold Officer on the trail of these young men immediately and the results have been very good indeed. We must continue to get the word out to the alumni that all we want them to do is point out the young menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Blue and Gold people will do the follow-up work and no further effort on their part is necessary. The help of the alumni in this regard is absolutely essential if we are to keep up this year's good pace."

Commissioning Cake

CUTTING T H E COMMISSIONING CAKE. "Cdr. John W. Walden '52, commanding officer of the newly commissioned destroyer escort PATTERSON, helps Miss Laura Winslow cut the traditional commissioning cake. Miss Winslow is the ship's sponsor, and helped cut the cake at PATTERSON'S commissioning at the Charleston, S. C , Naval Base 14 March. Cdr. Walden is a 1952 graduate of the Naval Academy."

Corr. Sec'y, Mr. John W. Davison, Jr. 86 Market St. Annapolis, Md. 21401

It is with deep regret that I must report the death of Harvey Aiau on 16 March in the crash of an EC-121 at Da Nang, Vietnam. He is survived by his widow, Ruth, of 617 Sonrisa St., Solano Beach, Ca. To Moose GURNSEY and his bride, on 8 February, a daughter Stephanie Ann. So far as I know, she replaces my youngest as being the junior descendant of the class.

A Bravo Zulu goes to Staser HOLCOMB for an extensively newsy letter (is that a legitimate adjective?) from Coronado, where he has had command of VS-21 since January. In this capacity he completed a WestPac deployment in KEARSARGE, and attended her decommissioning in February. Jim SCHERM E R H O R N was also in her during the cruise, and now is on Guam where he was recently ordered into hospital. In the same air group, Ray CRATER is XO of VS-29, coming by way of RAG transition from three years as flag sec and aide to COM NAVAIRPAC. In that tour he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, in part for his personal contribution to the rehabilitation of the PUEBLO returnees. Hal S H R E W S B U R Y is flying KA-3 "Whales" out of Alameda, and will soon deploy west.

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or fii'e letters from alumni all last academic year recommending specific young men for Joe T H O M A S is ending a shortened tour entry to the Naval Academy. This year I am receiving two or three letters every day. in Philadelphia as director of the technical documents management department of the We put a Blue and Gold officer on the trail Naval Weapons Services Office. With the of these young men immediately and the disestablishment of that office, he was orig- results have been very good indeed. We inally ordered for his fourth tour in Viet- must continue to get the word out to the nam, which would have given him the thirty alumni that all we want them to do is point month required residence for citizenship; out the young men. The Blue and Gold however, after a couple of switches, he is people will do the follow-up work and no now headed into his home country as CO further effort on their part is necessary. The of the Armed Forces Police Detachment in help of the alumni in this regard is absoBoston, provided written confirmation of the lutely essential if we are to keep up this orders is forthcoming. Does that give us a year's good pace." break with the shore patrol in your bailiThe Air Force reports that Major Spike wick, Joe? He, Evelyn, and the four chil- S P I K E R has received his 12th award of dren will hold court at 3 Durso Avenue, the Air Medal for action in Vietnam while Lawrence, MA 01843, where they are al- pilot of a KC-k35 Stratotanker. Spike is now ways glad to see transient (or otherwise) assigned to SAC at Griffis AFB, New York. classmates.

Homecoming 1970 will be the weekend of Gene C H R I S T E N S O N informs me that 9, 10, 11 October. Although no firm plans he plans to follow Frank M I T C H E L L into have been developed, primarily because noretirement when he makes his 20 in Septem- body as yet has volunteered to run it, I have ber. He plans tentatively to look for an aca- taken the liberty of reserving the Fleet Redemic position in the upper New York area, serve Club again this year for the class party probably a junior or community college. on Saturday night. If we have a function In addition to fairly frequent appearance similar to last year the price will be approxin the press in connection with his activity imately $6.00 per person which does not inon behalf of the prisoners in North Vietnam, clude drinks at the bar. The exact cost, of Ross P E R O T was the subject of an exten- course, depends upon the extent of the bufsive coverage in the business section of the fet, whether or not we have a band, decoraApril 13 Newsweek. As I noted before, it is tions, etc. The reason for the lower cost easier these days to refer you to other last year was that the class in an attempt sources for news of him than it is to pub- to motivate a high attendance made up the lish it here. Seriously, though, I think that difference between the low cost per person his efforts deserve and have the full support charged and the actual cost per person. Once of us all; surely there are none who suffer again I would appreciate being notified of more, or more unjustly, than the captives any classmates who will be attending from outside the Washington-Annapolis complex. and their families.

The following letter quoted in full was It was not a Freudian slip when I reported in the first paragraph of the column in received from RAdm. and Mrs. Schoeffel: April Shipmate that I am now a "com- "Dear Cdr. Olsen, Adm. Schoeffel and I puter." It should have read, however, that I were interested and appreciative of your mention of our son Peter, class '54, as a am now a "commuter."

P O W and particularly of your appreciation of Ross Perot's efforts to arouse public opinCorr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. M . Olsen, USN ion to condemn the plight of the POW's.

Naval Science Department USNA, Annapolis, M d . 21402 "The best way to help the prisoners is to aid Ross Perot's effort and that can best be Finally heard from my old buddy Matt done by writing directly to him. He is makP A S Z T A L A N I E C who is stationed at ing a tremendous effort; and, I understand, a Moffett Field. "Prior to reporting to Moffett dramatic one to prove to the country and the in the summer of 1968, Laurie and I spent world that the great majority of opinion three great years in Oslo, Norway, where I in this country is not demonstrated by the was assigned to Commander Allied Forces street 'peace' protestors.

Northern Europe, NATO's northernmost "Will you ask your class to write indimajor staff. As you can imagine, it was quite a tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. vidually to Mr. Perot expressing their symLeft there for Moffett where I was XO pathy with his efforts and concern for our of VP-31 for about a year before reporting POW's and missing-in-actions ? If each one to VP-9. I should relieve as CO in May. who sympathizes will not only write to Mr. Perot, but ask his friends and neighbors also "Pete W Y C O F F is in the area as opera- to write, we could snowball our efforts and tions officers of FAW-10. Also Corky A N - make a real showing which might really DERSON who is CO of VP-48. While on deployment to Vietnam ran into Ken cause the N.V.N, and the Viet Cong to lose face and live up to their commitment to the M C K N I G H T at Cam Ranh Bay and Red POLLACK who was stationed at Da Nang." Geneva Articles on treatment of POWs. Sincerely, Matt also reports the family is stable at Marcia and Malcolm Schoeffel." three: Matt 13, Mark 9, and Wynne 6.

The following paragraph is quoted from Heard from John L. K E N N E D Y who has a letter dated 4 March 1970 addressed to volunteered to hunt down members of the President Hanson Baldwin of the Alumni 11th Company. John's address is P. O. Box Association by Admiral Calvert, Superin- 668, Holly Springs, MS 38635. tendent of the Naval Academy.

"As of this week we have over 6,700 Sec'y, Cdr. Ray Hine, USN 6203 Tyner St. nominations from the Congress and the Springfield, Va 22150 President for the Naval Academy class enCorr. Sec'y, Cdr, Tom Potter, USN tering next summer. This is the highest in Operations Officer USNA, Annapalis, M d . 21402 the history of the Naval Academy and I believe we will break 7,000 before the nomHOMECOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ISth A N N I V E R S A R Y inations close. This is a great accomplishment and Capt. Ken Haynes and his Blue On the weekend of 10 October not only and Gold officers deserve a lot of the credit will Navy meet Pittsburgh, but classmate but much of it must go to alumni also. / meet classmate. This homecoming promises don't think that I received more than four to be the best, so make your plans now. At those of Pete LYONS and Bill COLE. Pete has command of SCULPIN.

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a recent meeting of the homecoming committee at Ray and Judy H I N E ' s home, plans were solidified for the weekend of 10 October. More information will be provided at a later date regarding events but in the meantime our publicity chairman, Don ROHR, has the following message: "Since most of the class still retains the youthfulness of June Week '55 and thus receives no natural reminders, it is necessary to go to print and draw your attention to the fact that this very year we stomp through our 15th year milestone. The agenda of events is still in the making, but what 'SSer ever needed a schedule for enjoyment: Make a point to 'renew your ties with '55' this June. Don't be foolish about coming back and matching pate and paunch with the rest. This isn't a plea for regimented revelry, but rather an invitation to join us in this effort not only to renew old friendships, but to establish new ones.

Come see us. "The weather has already been scheduled, more info will be on its way via mail, radio and snake express."

WASHINGTON/ANNAPOLIS C H A P T E R M O N T H L Y LUNCHEON At Tom Sarris' Orleans House, the Washington/Annapolis chapter assembled 20 strong to renew acquaintances, enjoy the cocktails, and hear a fine presentation from an Aca(iemy Candidate Guidance Officer.

His message was clear. The Academy is actively seeking motivated and well qualified high school students. The concept of a special cadre of officers to lead this effort is a valuable aid to the Superintendent. As a reminder, the chapter meets for lunch the third Tuesday of each month except during the summer months.

A B I T O F NOSTALGIA The Washington scene will soon undergo a change of character as the Munitions and Main Navy Buildings come down to give way to a greener and more beautiful city.

The systems command involved: material, ships, air, ordnance, and electronics are slotted for new offices in building complexes across the Potomac River on the Virginia side. With the destruction of these old buildings will go many fine memories and the recollection that 3423 meant third deck fourth wing room twenty three or was it third wing fourth deckâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;? ?

ORDERS Gordie BEDFORD is taking orders for his new job as the supply officer in charge of the China Fleet Club Exchange at Hong Kong. Best of luck to you, Gordie, and many of us hope to see you in the not too far future.

Mai MacKINNON to the warfare senior course at the War College in Newport. Tell us, Mai, if they pop a daily quiz at you, so the rest of us can be forewarned.

Bob S M I T H is now in Saigon and assigned to the Naval advisory group MACV. Maralyn and family are residing at Gaffney Lane in Willingboro, NJ. W E L L DONE" Congratulations to Ed OGDEN, who is now serving aboard RANGER as engineering officer and was selected as YMCA branch leader of the year for Rockville, Maryland.

Cdr. Ogden served on the board of management for three years and was chairman of the program committee for one year at the "Y." In this capacity he revised the fee structure and secured volunteer lay leadership for many programs. He represented Rockville on the Metropolitan YMCA board; served on the Capital Campaign steering committee; and prepared a step-by-step study for the campaign. We understand that SH I P M A T E

Joan and the children will move to San Francisco in May to join Ed. In the latest progress report by the Alumni Association regarding contributions received totaling $100 or more, two classmate names were published: Brooks H U E Y and Carl OATES. To these two gentlemen the class extends a well done and hopes that many more will follow their example.

NEW ARRIVALS Steve RESZETAR has reported into O P 723E in the Pentagon and operates out of his swinging pad in Georgetown.

AWARDS A N D D E C O R A T I O N S U. S. Air Force Maj. Loren R. A L F R E D has been decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross and his fifth through 14th awards of the Air Medal for air action in Southeast Asia.

Maj. Alfred received the DFC for extraordinary achievement when he attacked enemy positions and destroyed one enemy tank and damaged another.

The major, who holds the aeronautical rating of senior pilot, was awarded the Air Medals for outstanding airmanship and courage on successful and important missions completed under hazardous conditions.

He was presented the medals during ceremonies at Eglin A F B , Fl., where he now serves as a flying safety officer at the Armament Development Test Center.

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HERE AND THERE Unfortunately all is not good news this month. Bill COLE has notified us that his wife, Laura, passed away on 16 March after a long battle with cancer. Besides Bill, she leaves three children, Bill, Laurie, and Margaret Louise, ranging in age from 11-S years.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Bill and the children. He returned to duty at OP-72 after Laura had gone into the hospital at Bethesda. Prior to that they had been living in Italy, where Bill was A W E P S in

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Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030.

We are also sorry to hear that Pete DIDIER is in the Naval Hospital at Portsmouth, Va. Unfortunately no further details are available, but here is wishing him a speedy recovery.

Dave S M I T H has resigned from the Air Force and is now an operations research analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Looks like he will be another Whiz Kid. Wayne FRITZ is now the manager for submarine contracts for General Electric in Svracuse. He and his wife, Joan, live at 7452 Moonvalley Drive in Liverpool, NY. Wayne has remained active in the Naval Reserve and was recently selected for promotion to commander.

Ron P R U E T T is now executive officer of

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At the second quarterly, 1970, meeting of P. 0 Box 88S, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D. C. 20044 the executive committee Don L I N D Q U I S T was elected chairman and Larry White Congratulations to Maj. Jerauld R. GENtreasurer. They will replace Ray Kostesky and Robbie Robertson, respectively. Ray and TRY of the U S A F . He has been awarded Robbie certainly made the committee active. the 1969 Harmon International Aviation During their tenure, they published a class Trophy. The presentation was made by Vice directory, updated the class constitution, as- President Agnew at the Executive Ofiice Building in Washington, D. C. Jerry, who sisted in homecoming, provided a class of 1956 prize, etc. Ray, as of this date, does is stationed at the Air Force Flight Test not yet have orders. Robbie will be the XO Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Ca., received the award for his "outstanding pilotof the USS W A I N WRIGHT, homeported in Charleston, SC. We thank them both for a ing during the first rocket-powered flight of tremendous job well done and contained suc- the HE-10 in 1968." The HL-10 is a wingcess and smooth sailing in their forthcoming less lifting body designed as a test vehicle to speed development of a future space assignments. shuttle. His wife, sons, father and other In reference to class newsletter 1-70 for family members were present for the cerethe procurement of stadium chairs for de- mony, which also included the award of the ceased members of the class, the executive Astronaut's Trophy to Astronauts Borman, committee unanimously voted to contribute Lovell, and Anders of Apollo 8 fame. Reprethe first twenty-five dollars towards each senting the Air Force at the ceremony were chair. This will be done in lieu of sending Grant L. Hansen, Assistant Secretary of the flowers to the next of kin.

Air Force, Gen. John D. Ryan, Chief-ofPerry STONE writes that he is beginning Staff of the Air Force, and Gen. James Ferhis eighth year at Whidbey Island, Wash- guson, AFSC Commander. In accepting this ington, with possibly three more to go. Perry award, Jerry joins other illustrious recipients such as Gen. Curtis LeMay and LGen. James is with the RAG and presently has Don JOHNSTON as his "boss." He and Angus Doolittle. Once again, our cheers to Jerry McEACHEN have shot all the ducks up for this singular honor and achievement. north, or at least attempted to, during the The Washington area chapter had a lunchpast few years. Roger H O R N E is in Bremerton, so it looks as if that area is building eon recently at Fort Myer Officers' Club and there was an outstanding turnout. Many new up with '56ers. faces were present and it was quite a rePaul GRAF has been appointed profes- union. In attendance were: Mel Alkire, Bob sional sales representative for Pfizer Labora- .'Ktwell, Dwight Avis, Pete Baker, Dave tories, a pharmaceutical and chemical manu- Balding, Charley Beasley, Bob Bowers, Roy facturer. Paul and family reside at 37 Forest Brenner, Bill Bryant, Chris Christensen, Drive, Holden, Ma. Hank Converse, Jim Cox, Bob DaughenBob Z E N D E R is an engineer for Aerojet baugh, Bud Edney, Lloyd Fernald, George General Corp. in Sacramento, Ca. Bob, Franks. Wayne Fritz, John Funkhouser, Doug Gibson, Harry Gimber, Duane GreenSandra and the two children make their home at 7506 Farmgate Way, Citrus Heights, hoe, Dale Hollabaugh, Angelo Inglisa, Bill Johnson, Duncan Jones, Pete Junghans, CA 95610.

Appropriately Robbie R O B E R T S O N pre- George Kachigan, Cookie King, Dick Leahy, Ron Marryott, Walt Meukow, Dick Oates, sented the first 1956 class prize this June Week since Robbie was the senior surface Dick Porter, Don Regenhardt, Buck Rogers, Bill Romoser, Tom Ross, Skip Rutemiller, navy classmate in the area at the time.

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Jim Sham, Bill Smith, Carl Smith, Dave Smith, J. J. Smith, Bob Strange, and Gene Wells. Here is hoping that our future functions serve to get even more of us back in the action.

RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, has issued a progress report on USNA recruitment. It states that as of early March, there were 6,700 nominations from the Congress and the President for the class entering this summer. This marks the highest in the history of the Academy, and it is anticipated that the number will reach 7,000. These results surely indicate that the recruitment program has been successful. To those in '57 that are active in the program, well done!

Everyone else should certainly consider doing his share in the future to help insure that the Brigade represents the finest young men our country has to offer.

USS PYUO. He is operating out of San Fran-

cisco, where he, Lynn and their two children enjoy excellent quarters with a great view near Vallejo. Ed P E R E S L U H A is head of the special projects department on board U S S COMPASS ISLAND. Ed is still a bachelor

and naturally likes operating out of Brooklyn and New York City.

Carol and Gil S C H N E I D E W I N D are now living at 139 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Me., where Gil is the operations officer of VP-26 and flying P-5 Orions. He has just completed a split deployment to the Azores and Iceland. They now have three girls and one boy. This time last year Gil was deployed to Rota, Spain, where Carol joined him for a two-week swing through Europe.

Charlie EIDSON left the Air Force a few years ago and is now back home in Cullman, Al., where he lives at 710 Rosemont Ave., N.W. He and his wife Joyce Marie have two girls. Charlie is in the real estate and construction business. Ted SOISTMANN reports that he, Nancy and their two children, with a third on the way, are now living at 9814 Willow Brook Lane, Sauquoit, NY. Ted received his Ph.D. a few years ago and now is the superintendent of the Sauquoit Valley Central School District.

That wraps it up for another month. Here is hoping that everyone has a good summer.

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time of the year, be sure to advise the class secretary, Dick LEAHY, at the address above, and the Shipmate office of the new addresses.

Sec'y, LCdr. William G. Schramm, USN Naval Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

One of the recent Shipmates contained a listing of contributions to the Alumni Association by each class, and it was kind of sad to observe that the class of '58 had the poorest showing. The Alumni Association provides many worthwhile services to our class and I think they deserve better support than we have given so far.

Bruce BARTELS has the following message for the class: "First let me apologize to those of you who are paid members of the class association and did not receive a dues slip in the newsletter. All the slips were inadvertently left out. I must admit the oversight on our part did increase the flow of inbound mail considerably. The executive committee is gratified by the large number of 'new members' who have returned address information for the first time. Due to this large input of new information, the directory was delayed. It should have been mailed by 15 May. If you have not received your copy by now, let us know.

"The executive committee met on 11 April, prior to the Washington area class party, and discussed several items. These included the directory, establishment of the memorial book collection, and homecoming plans. In addition, we discussed the possibility of a monthly Washington area class luncheon. This idea came to us in a letter from Frank Gamboa which I have included for general interest below. The first of these luncheons was scheduled for late April. The deadline for this issue precludes my indicating the results.

If you are located in the Washington area, and were not contacted prior to the April luncheon, contact Frank Gamboa in order to get your name on the list.

"During a recent trip to Cape Kennedy, Bob Harshberger and I had the good fortune to meet Dave Wright, Maj. USAF, who is working at the Air Force Titan III C Complex. A cup of coffee and many lies were exchanged during our short stay.

"I have received orders to Fleet Air Wing Ten at Moffett Field and will be leaving the Washington area in June. Al Carretta will also be leaving the Academy in June for an XO billet in the U S S BERRY. Al has

acted as treasurer of the class for some time and deserves our thanks for a good job.

Ralph Carestia is the executive committee chairman and as such will welcome any suggestions anyone might have toward improving the class association or class activities in general."

Jack L I B E Y has been elected to the position of vice president in charge of engineer-

Jack Libey

Greetings from Gia Le

ing at Randall Bearing, Inc., Lima, Ohio.

Jack, wife Muriel and five daughters live in Lima, Oh. Bob T O P P I N G sent the following letter about the memorial tree for Ed B R O W N E : "Since so many of Ed Browne's friends and classmates contributed to a memorial for Ed at the Academy, I would appreciate it if you could, through Shipmate, let them know that the memorial tree for Ed, a Dawn Redwood, has been planted and that Captain Mayberry has arranged for the Academy to set the bronze memorial plaque in concrete near the tree.

"Our intent was to provide a unique, living memorial for a very unique man. Preferably, the tree should be exceptionally long lived and associated with Ed's home state of California. This tree fulfills these desires and, unlike the coast and giant redwoods, will live in this climate. Until a living Dawn Redwood was discovered in 1945, it was known only by fossil specimens dating back 20 million years. This 2S-foot redwood (Metasequoia) is planted along Maryland Avenue near Chauvenet Hall. The plaque for the tree reads as follows: Tn Memory of Capt. Edward R. Browne, U.S.M.C. Our Friend and 1958 Classmate Killed in Action in Vietnam, 27 July 1967.'

"We are indebted to many for their help in this memorial, but I want to particularly thank, on behalf of our class, the following for their assistance in making this memorial possible: Our classmates Dick Binford, Ed Borden, Chuck Bowne, George Brenner, Bill Brewer, John Chamblis, Tom Degnan, Norm Elliot, Phil Given, John Lanigan, Roger Manley, George Meinig, Hank Miller, Bernie Ryan, Chuck Smith, John Vick, Warren Walters, and most especially, Nils Rueckert.

Our very sincere thanks also go to Jeff Dennis '57 and Col. W. L. Gore, who was Ed's C O . in Vietnam. Capt. Mayberry and Mr. Fluharty of USNA deserve our thanks for their assistance in obtaining this one-ofa-kind tree for the Academy Memorial. We hope all '58ers will have an opportunity to see this remembrance to our classmate Ed Browne.

"For those who may not know, Ellie, Betsy, and Ted now make their home at 2010 Via Taormina, Monterey, CA 93940."

Jerry LARSON wrote from U S S M A C iX)>fOUGH where he was XO. He attended the memorial service for Sam Houston on board the U S S SARATOGA in Palma. Jerry will be reporting to the U S S GRANT COUNTY

as XO this spring.

I would like to thank Mike WOODBURY for sending a check to the class association to help pay for a memorial chair. Mike didn't specify any individual and left that up to the executive committee. We will apply it to the next chair that is purchased.

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Sec'y, Mr. Geoffrey Cant P.O. Box 1692 Annapolis, Md. 21404

HERE AND THERE We have the following letter and picture from Dave B O T T O R F F , LCdr. CEC: "Greetings from this august group who claim the record for the number of alumni assigned to a Seabee Battalion. In Gia Le, RVN, we are, from left, Tom Dames '65, headquarters company commander; Bob Shaw '61, supply officer; Dave Bottorff '59, executive officer; Joe Gawarkiewicz '57, commanding officer; and Gordon Callender '61, operations officer. We're all assigned to MCB 133, the northernmost Seabee Battalion in the I Corps. That's not why we're smiling, though. It's probably because it's Christmas Day and we have only two and a half weeks left in the deployment."

We also have a note from John DETTBARN, LCdr. CEC, who is C O . Naval Support Facility, Thurmont, Md. 21788.

John's mail address at Thurmont is P. 0.

Box 277.

Rick and Lydia MEANY became the proud parents of a baby girl, Heather Leigh, on 23 March 1970. Our congratulations to them.

We are proud to see that one of our class, Stan LEGRO, is running for trustee-atlarge of the Alumni Association.

We also have the following letter from Maj. Gaylen DOANE, USAF, complete with a wifely p.s.: "Am not lost unless you consider that this paper jungle is hiding me. All is well here at space and missile systems organization in Los Angeles, Ca. Prior to this assignment I had a remote tour in Taiwan. A Master's degree was obtained from R P I in New York after a tour at Cape Kennedy. My first tour after pilot training was in France. Gaylen. p.s. He found me on that remote tour in Taiwan. I flew for TWA as a hostess seven years, now I'm retired as a career Air Force wife on 18 Jan. 1969.

Judith." The Doanes are living at 13210 J. Admiral Ave., Marina del Rey, CA 90291.

MONTEREY REPORT Lloyd ADAMS submits the following greetings from Monterey: "With spring's arrival we find many new faces around the P. G. School and a few of the familiar ones gone. New '59ers here at Monterey include Gerry and Joan Egan, Dick and Linda Asafaylo, Chuck and Betty Staats, Bob and Jan Williams, Joe and Peggy Anne Wright, and the Wayne Hildebrands. All are in either a management program or computer science program.

"Those 'S9ers who have departed the area outnumber the new arrivals. Kent and Diane Link went back to San Diego for RAG training before leaving for Hawaii and VPSH I PMATE

17 at Barber's Point late this summer. Bob and Sandy Baker are on their way to Guam and staff duty with ComNavForMarianas.

The Hagers, Dave and Nita, are already at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Dave recently switched to EDO. Joe and Nicki King are also headed for San Francisco. Joe is going to the U S S LONG BEACH which will be going through overhaul for about the next year or so.

"Doug Volgeneau has orders as XO in the USS SKATE, SO he and Sue are on their

way to New London. Joe Henderson is to be XO in the USS ALBACORE out of

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mouth, N. H. John and Sherri Walker are headed for San Diego where John will be XO of the Destroyer RUPERTUS. We had a

'Welcome and Farewell' party at the O Club at the end of February for these people.

We were very pleasantly surprised to find several '59er wives and widows that were in the area and enjoyed their company at the bash. Karen Kilday, whose friend, the Major (that's John), graduated last December and is now on the H I M A F Staff in Da Nang, is staying here in Monterey while John is gone. Karen, by the way, was Monterey's selection for the outstanding military wife of the year for the Sea Services. Katy Witt, Don Witt's widow, has been living here in Carmel Valley since Don was killed and has been included on our roster of 'S9ers in this area. It is nice to have her back with the fold.

"A few more of us who expect to graduate this June have our orders already. Yours truly has orders to the destroyer ROGERS as executive officer. Dee, the boys and I expect to get down to San Diego about the first of July; however, it looks as if I will be catching the ship in WestPac and returning toward the end of the year. Don Cooper and George Brainerd will also graduate in June with their Master's in management.

Don has orders to the U S S SEATTLE in Norfolk. George expects orders as XO to U S S SKIPJACK. Fred Touchstone gets his degree in mechanical engineering in June and expects to go back to the Washington area with NavShips.

"Not much other news to report. It is evident that all are fully committed to the academic routine and hitting the books religiously. The fact that only one '59er family has increased in size bears this out. Al and Susie Thresher added little Bill to their family last November. Congratulations, Threshers. And now it's back to the books for me. Sincerely, Lloyd Adams."

CLASS B U S I N E S S Dick NOREIKA, who is on CinCLantFlt staff in Norfolk, gets around the whole Atlantic area in his job conducting nuclear inspections. He has volunteered to act as a roving representative/secretary for the class in his area; and if anyone has any messages to relay or business to report, here is another route in addition to the mails. If anyone in the Pacific area has a job which involves a lot of travelling, and is willing to make reports from that part of the world, please let either Jim W I L S O N (executive committee chairman, 931 S. 17th St., Arlington, VA 22202 or the secretary have the word.

RISE A N D S H I N E W I T H '59!

Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez P. 0. Box 7009, Austin, Tx. 78712

ANNOUNCEMENTS Bethlehem Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Bob K O W A L L as salesman in the company's Boston sales district. Bob left the Navy in 1964 and entered the University of Florida from which he received a B.S. JUNE,

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degree in building construction. He then joined Bethlehem in 1966. After the management training program, he was assigned to executive sales at the home office in Bethlehem, followed by his assignment to the Pittsburgh sales district as salesman, the position he held prior to his present appointment.

Computing and Software Inc. announced the appointment of Steve S T E P H E N S O N (I think this is Bob) as marketing manager of its data processing division. In this position he is responsible for marketing activities which include computer time services and systems software sales to government and commercial organizations in the Washington, D. C , area. Steve was formerly employed by I T T Data Systems Inc. as a senior marketing representative and he held similar positions with Minnesota Mining and RCA. And he is currently studying business administration at The American University.

Steve, wife Rita, and family live in Alexandria, Va.

Stephen G .

Stephenson

Finally, the State Dept. announced the promotion of Bill H A M I L T O N to Class 7 in the Foreign Service Staff. Bill left the Navy in 1965, entered the Foreign Service in 1969, was first stationed in Washington, D. C , then transferred to the American Embassy in Taiwan. He is attending the Taichung Chinese Language and area studies school. Bill and wife Bobbie Jean have three children, Robert 7, Karla 5, and Kevin 1.

HERE AND THERE Sid SCRUGGS scored a first, primarily to let us know that he and his wife Judy had their fourth child, Kevin, in Feb. He joins two girls, Cindy 8, and Debby 6, and Lee (Sid the fourth, 4 ) , and says Sid, "as all good things come to an end, so too must this for us." Sid is presently flying for American Airlines based at New York. He often sees John Cotis, Harry Henning, Bill Olsen, Lou Gillett (all out of N. Y.) and Hal Petersen, who is based in Chicago. He bumped into Bob S M I T H , who is based in San Francisco, in San Antonio in Jan. He tells us Don N E W M A N is stationed at NAS Alameda. Sid says that after having been released from the reserves following the PUEBLO crisis, the only means through which he keeps in touch with the other dimension are Navy Times and Shipmate. And he welcomes anyone to call, should he wander through the backwoods of Ridgefield, Ct. Gordy C A S W E L L sent in the addresses of several of our lost ones and hopes that the new directory will show who's still a good old fashioned active duty blackshoe these days. He feels that he's the only one left and he may well be. Kaz says that he was encouraged to read in the Jul-Aug '69 issue of Shipmate that Jack Ferguson's little girl is a member of MENSA. He says he too is a member and graduated down in the friendly bottom half of the class. He would like to see the whole class try to get in the club just to show the whole world that we ain't dumb. He also tells us that he just finished

his first DD XO tour with no scars and that he'll put it alongside his tour in Vietnam in the extremely interesting category, so interesting that he'd like to see everyone else get one before he jumps in for seconds (smile). Now he's headed for a tour with the Naval Spare Projects Activities in D. C. Got another first from Bob CORRELL (not the football player). He's already planning to attend our Tenth Anniversary blast and wanted info on our Homecoming plans this fall. Bob gave us a short rundown on his activities since graduation: he served 2 years on board a DE out of Newport, R. I., followed by sub-school and 2 ^ years on board the DOGFISH out of New London. Then he went to the USS

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the weapons officer course at Dam Neck. He resigned in June '67, took a position as senior process engineer with Remington Arms Co. in Bridgeport, Conn., leaving the first of this year for a position as senior engineer in the quality engineering section of Schick Safety Razor Co. in Milford, Ct. He will complete his MBA at the University of Bridgeport in 1971. He's also remained in the reserves, presently serving as the CO of a 100-man military training division in Bridgeport. He and wife Nancy have 5 children: John 8, Kathleen 7, Mary Beth 4, Ann 3, and Coleen 2, and one very large dog.

The welcome mat at the Correll home is always out for anyone in the Monroe, Ct., area.

Larry SARNO found himself listed in our "lost" list and thought he better get us squared away by bringing us up to date on his activities. He resigned from the Navy in 1968 upon his return from duty with the Naval Advisory Group in Vietnam, where he had been a recruit training advisor to the Vietnamese Navy. Prior to Vietnam, he was an instructor at the Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Center in Va. Beach. It was during this tour that he obtained his M.S. degree in personnel administration from George Washington University. After leaving the Navy, Larry joined Dow Chemical in their industrial relations dept. and is presently a production engineer group supervisor. He's also a parttime instructor of business administration at Central Michigan University.

FROM A U S T I N There's just one matter of interest to the class, which I feel must be reported. Since its establishment, the Washington/Annapolis chapter of the class had been permitted to submit their local news contribution to the column directly to Shipmate. Unfortunately the chapter officers have not only refused to comply with the instructions concerning their contribution, such as limiting themselves to local news, but have completely refused to cooperate and communicate with me. I therefore felt that it was necessary to have them submit a copy of their contribution to me prior to each deadline in order to eliminate any possible overlapping and contradictory information, i.e., so that I could coordinate the whole thing. The chapter officers were asked to do this in Jan. and since they had not complied by Mar., I asked the editor of Shipmate not to publish their contribution unless he received prior authorization from me. He replied that he would prefer not to have the chapter contributions submitted directly to him. Hence, until such time as the chapter officers can come to some kind of an agreement with the class officers, they will have to submit their contribution directly to me if they want it included in our column. It is regrettable that such a step should have to be taken, but frankly, lacking the cooperation of the Washington/Annapolis chapter officers, we cannot have a cohesive column unless it is 49

centrally coordinated. I should mention that this is only one of many problems that the class officers have had since the unauthorized publication of the proposed class charter in the Feb. '69 issue of Shipmate.

RAdm. Fitzgerald, the director of the Alumni Association, recently indicated that he as well as the Superintendent of the Academy, is enormously pleased with the efforts on the part of the alumni in recruiting young men for the Naval Academy this past year. A total of 7027 nominations had been granted by the end of Mar., which not only surpassed the goal of 7000 but was an all-time record. Adm. Fitzgerald encourages all to keep up the good work. I was responsible for one nomination and I submitted the names of the high school football coaches for the Austin area in response to the football coach's efforts to enhance recruitment of football players.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Cralg, USN 532 Harton Circle Virginia Beach, Va. 23452

June again. . . The class of '61 extends to the new ensigns and lieutenants of the class of 1970, smooth sailing and sincere best wishes in their new careers.

The Washington committee, steered by Norm PIGEON, is already making plans for a class reunion in D. C this fall. A champagne brunch at 10:30 a.m. at the Washington Navy Yard, followed by attendance en masse at the Navy-Air Force football game on 17 Oct. is planned. It is hoped that we can obtain a group seating at the game. Tentative cost per couple for the affair, including the price of the tickets for the game, is presently set at $25. If you are interested in this event, contact Ben GERSON for more details at 2443 P St., NW, Washington, D. C , or at his business phone, 338-8073.

From Gales Ferry, Ct., come happy tidings : a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, was born 2 March to a very proud Tom and Joan ECKERT. She joins Kimberly and Susan.

Delightfully outnumbered, aren't you, Tom? Frank SNAY "manages to stay single," so I quote his data card. Frank is flying with American Airlines and states that many classmates are doing the same. His present address is 916-A Boxwood Dr., Mt. Prospect, I L 60056.

Another news-filled report from our active Monterey chapter coordinator. Chuck ST. L A U R E N T . Chuck is turning over the duties of coordinator to Jay BOWER, so this was Chuck's final report from Monterey. A sincere well done, Chuck.

New February arrivals included Jack and Lynette DELL, Slick and Lee GARNER, and Bob and Jan S H E R I D A N . Jack arrived after a tour at naval ship material, D. C , to start the OA program. Slick recently completed a tour as provost marshal at Camp Lejeune and will work on an E E Program. Bob reported from U S S FRANK KNOX where he was engineering officer.

Bob starts the English-science program.

Bruce C H U R C H I L L reports to U S S MIDWAY out of Alameda as asst. CIC officer ; Gary CARLSON is going to the RAG staff in Saigon; Hal MORRISON is also going to Vietnam, he will report to the VN Naval Staff in Saigon. All three recently completed the OA program with MS's.

Other news: Scotty T H O R E L L has changed his designator to ord. eng. duty only. Scotty has been a diesel submariner.

John BRANNAN received the Navy Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" for work with the 1st Field Forces while he was 50

in VN. Bob H O F F O R D will be leaving PGS in July to continue his studies in aero eng. at Stanford. Bob will be working toward his Ph.D. Any '61ers in the Monterey area are encouraged to contact Jay BOWER, SMC #2160 PGS. Luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month; and when a social event is planned, the Monterey group welcomes the opportunity to invite other '61 ers in the area.

Another surprise. A data card was received by one we haven't heard from since graduation, if memory serves your CS correctly. Ed CRAIG now lives in San Diego with Joan and their son, Edward A. Ed has enjoyed a varied career with duties at Naval Air Training Command, U S S ALBANY, U S S ENTERPRISE, sub school, U S S RATON, U S S SILVERSIDES, River Division 554 as CO, and now, U S S BLACKFIN as opsoff-nav. Ed is

qualified in subs and holds the following decorations: Bronze Star with Combat V and Gold Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, and Combat Action Ribbon.

1725 N. Woodhouse Rd. in the Alanton section of Virginia Beach. Please RSVP by 20 June if at all possible; but if you can't, don't let that stop you from coming. The Joyners' phone number is 428-4912. If you are from out of the area or new to it, a map will be provided and help with accommodations. Should be quite a bash.

If you know of any outstanding young men who would be interested in attending the Academy, contact the Superintendent of the Academy. All the Superintendent has requested is that we point out the young prospects. The "Blue and Gold" people from the Academy will do the follow-up work, and no further effort on your part is necessary.

As each of you know, the state of the Navy in the future depends in a large measure on the caliber of the young officer of today.

Data cards are still needed on many of you '61 ers.

Get it done with '6L Sec'y, Lt. Howard S. Pinskey, (SO USNR-R c/o W. R. Grace & Co. Clarksville, Md. 21029 Annapolis Corr.

Lt. William H. Levings, USN Executive Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21412

IN MEMORIAM It is with a deep sense of regret and loss we report the death of Peter John NELSON in an aircraft accident in Florida the last week in February. We send our condolences to his family and are deeply grieved by the loss of a fine friend and classmate.

LCdr. Louis M . Sondrini

It was learned recently that Louis S A N DRINI has been selected for inclusion in the 1970 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. This publication is an annual biographical compilation featuring the accomplishments of approximately 5000 young men of outstanding rank throughout the United States. Lou is director of plans and policy division for military readiness at the headquarters of the Naval Facilities' Engineering Command, Washington, D. C Lou and Sharron Dee have two children, Joseph and Dara.

Jim and Johnny J O Y N E R are hosting a gala event in Virginia Beach on 27 June.

All classmates in the area, those passing through, and any others who can make it, are cordially invited. It will be casual, BYOB, at 8:00 at the Joyners' home at

A N N A P O L I S AREA April showers brought May flowers and 'news from many classmates. Bill PATTERSON wrote and gave a brief summary of his activities since graduation. Bill successfully completed Air Force pilot training and then was assigned as a helo pilot and scuba diver for the western test range in Hawaii.

He will soon complete his tour of duty at Dover AFB, De., and then report to graduate school at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

He will study astronautical engineering. Bill is married to the former Dian Tuttle of Arizona and they have two sons.

Word was received from the Irish side of the house (green stationery no less). Brian MONAGHAN penned a newsy letter and brought me up to date with many of our classmates who are entering the law profession. First year law students include Jim ENGELKING at the Denver Law School, Ken MACKENZIE and Tom SPRINGER studying at Stanford's Law School. Bill BROCKETT graduates from Yale Law School in June and will work for Defenders Inc., in San Diego. Dick RACOUILLAT SHIPMATE

and Brian both graduate from Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, in June. Brian will work in San Diego for Luce, Forward, Hamilton and Scripps. Brian reports Marty and their two children, Kathleen and Patrick, are all enjoying the California scene.

Members of the class departing the area this summer include John ELLER. John will report as navigator in the USS GUAM. â&#x20AC;˘The GUAM is homeported in Norfolk, Va. Pete GLASIER is also headed for Guam, the island that is. Pete will relieve as CO of USS HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. .Another class-

mate receiving a command will be Tom ALTHOUSE. Tom will skipper U S S EXCEL homeported in Long Beach. Earl W H E E L E R is scheduled to relieve as assistant CIC officer in the J. F. KENNEDY homeported in

Norfolk.

Homecoming 1970 is 9-11 October. The '62 homecoming party is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Elks Club immediately following the game. Plan to park at the stadium and walk directly to the party after Navy's victory. Details will be in a flyer to be sent soon.

That's it for the month. Thanks for the cards and letters. I will be in Newport, RI, for the summer (2/c summer liaison officer).

Please send all letters to the Naval Academy for forwarding.

It has been over eight years since our class of '62 departed from the banks of the Severn, and our classmates and their families are now creating more news of interest than ever before. This column serves to bridge the mileage gap and keep all of us informed about the important and exciting things happening to our class. The following is the news for June: Sandy BERG, our correspondent from the Monterey area, writes that these classmates graduated in early April, and are to be assigned to their new billets: Ed BEALLE will be aboard U S S CALHOUN out of Charleston, SC. Our president, John H E W ITT, is aboard USS BANCROFT in New London, Ct. Chad D E N N I S is now in Vietnam, and Larry F U L T O N is in Washington at the Center for Naval Analysis. Marshall MAGRUDER lives in Newport, RI, where he is attached to C O M C R U D E S F L O T #10.

Dick BRODEHL is having duty in a great location. He is presently the O in C of the Naval Weather Service Environmental Detachment at N A S , Bermuda. Dick received his Master's degree in meteorology at PG School, Monterey, and changed his designator to 1810 and now works for the naval weather service command. The Brodehls have three girls and are hoping for a boy, some time during April'. Dick says that Hank Z E R H U S E N , who left USNA during second class year, is now working for the Davidson Division of Grace, in Baltimore.

HERE A N D T H E R E Dean COOKE brought us up to date on his activities since graduation. Dean went into the Air Force, and after pilot training went to MacDill A F B , Florida, flying the F-4C. In 1964 he married the former Mary Jo Stark of Valdosta, Ga. He served two tours in Southeast Asia at Okinawa and Cam Ranh Bay. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Cluster, and the Purple Heart. Separated from the Air Force, Dean joined Martin Marietta in Orlando, as a guidance systems engineer.

His present assignment is as a senior guidance engineer for the Sprint missile. Dean is still associated with the military, flying the A-4C as an officer in the USMC reserve in Jacksonville. The Cookes have two boys and JUNE,

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invite all classmates travelling through the Winter Park area to give them a call.

Doug C O T T O N wrote me that he is now working for Corning Glass Works after completing his MBA at the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Susan, are living in Santa Monica, Ca., and look forward to seeing members of '62 in the southern California area.

John MUNSON called the other day to inform me that he is now associated with Paine, Webbei, Jackson and Curns in New York. John plans to put his eight-meter, 48foot Cayuga in the water at Buzzards Bay around 1 June; and classmates interested in sailing are asked to contact John in New York.

Our AU-American, Greg MATHER, called me on a recent business trip to Washington and was pleased to tell the class that after three boys, he and Barbi are the proud parents of a little girl, Mindy, born in February.

Greg left McDonnell-Douglas in April and is now living in Cincinnati, working as general manager for Structural Dynamics Corp.

The position sounds very interesting, and Greg says the challenge and opportunity are great.

After my reserve meeting last month, I saw John K N U B E L in the Pentagon. John is stationed in Washington, working in the office of the Secretary of Defense. Our other Rhodes Scholar classmate, Andy SUNDBERG, is out of the service working in Gieneva, Switzerland, for a consulting firm.

As evidenced by the contents of this month's column, the majority of mail that I have been receiving has come from classmates who are now out of the military. Let's even up the score by hearing from our active duty classmates. They represent the largest group of '62ers and we don't need a news blackout. This column is YOU I

Sec'y, L t . E l l Dabich J r . , USN Science Dept., USNA Annapalis, Md. 21402

Sec'y, L t . James S. Baumstark, USN Executive Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. F. G. A t w e l l , USN 711 Hillcrest Drive Cape St. Claire Annapolis, Md. 21401

This month has brought a multitude of news from various parts of the world. Tom S W A R T Z was one of the first to be heard from in the San Francisco area and reports that he has moved into a new ocean-view apartment with the manager of the Playboy Club as a roommate. Before moving, however, Tom had a party at his old place. Attending were bachelors Bill Spriggs, Jim Ayers, Tom Barnett, who is at Vallejo, training in PBR types for an RVN tour; Jack Geraghty, who just left RVN and the Navy, and is hoping to join the MBA program at either Virginia or Stanford; and Brian Baumruk, who is a two-year active reserve at Moffett as submarine liaison officer.

Brian plans to start a folk-singing group in the near future. Another party Tom went to in the area was hosted by Woody and Connie Vaughn near Stanford. Connie and Woody have a Woody, Jr., and one on the way. Also attending were Bruce and Judy Terwilliger and Joe and Carolyn Ponder.

Other classmates in the area include Jerry and Rosemary ELLIS at Vallejo, where Jerry is an instructor at Nuclear Power School. John and Susan ALICK are still at Bainbridge Nuclear Power School. Jim O U N S W O R T H has just settled into a new bachelor pad in Hawaii. For a last note

from the Bay area, Tom invites anyone in the area to stop in and see him and has offered his hospitality for as long as you would like to stay.

News from the Monterey area and Jim K R A F T indicates that plans are afoot for a "10 years after" party on the Sth of July (a Sundav) for anyone within driving, walking or flying distance. Tentative plans call for a picnic with overnight accommodations in the homes of classmates in the area, if desired. Further information can be obtained by writing or calling George and Ann C H R I S T I A N , 225 Beach Rd., Marina, CA 93933, phone (408) 384-9725, or Dick and Dena P H E L A N , 3274 Michael Dr., Marina, CA 93933, phone (408) 354-7329. Jim wanted to emphasize that they in Monterey hope to make this a big affair and have as big a turnout as possible.

Tom SAUCIER called Jim BAUMSTARK before Jim left and reports that he and wife Ann are living in Laurel, Ms., following tours in VA-42 aboard RANGER, and more recently VA-40 as an A-4 instructor at Oceana. Tom got out in February and has taken over his father-in-law's business, the Laurel Oil and Supply Co. Tom and Ann invite any '64s in the area to drop in.

Their address is 1420 North 6th Ave., Laurel, MS 39440.

Spencer HALL reported in from New London where he and wife Kathy, daughter Terry Rae, and son Rick are enjoying New England for the first time. Spencer reported there in September as public works officer for the Underwater Sound Laboratory after recent tours at P H U , BAI, RVN and a PG tour at Georgia Tech. Spencer believes he has a class "first" as the first registered professional engineer, having received his license in June 1968.

Recent word from Bob H U G H E S reports that he, wife Patsy, and son Christopher are living in Champaigne, II., where Bob is studying for his M.S. in automatic controls at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Bob left the Navy in June '69 after a tour as staff communicator for COMDESRON 23, and has reported running into a number of classmates: Phil and Mikie A S H E R live nearby. Phil is an NROTC instructor at Illinois Institute of Technology. Will and Marge WALDRON are at Syracuse where Will is in the MBA program there, and Charlie and Marian CULBERTSON are stationed in Norfolk. Bob also reports seeing quite a bit of Max and Haroldeen DAY while in California. Max is a systems analyst for the Crown Zellerbach Company.

Fay and Ed SCHOENBERGER wrote in from Columbus, O., where Ed will receive his M.S. in nuclear engineering from Ohio State in August. The Schoenbergers report that Larry and Jo Ann BENSON are the proud parents of baby number two, a girl, Sarah Louise born 9 March. Larry is with the Quaker Oats Co. in Chicago. Jim SORENSON finally got hitched in Beverly Hills, Ca. Jim's wife's name is Jacky and he is presently on an AEC fellowship in nuclear engineering at UCLA. The last bit of news for his month comes from Frank DAVIS who is living with wife Maryland and daughters Michelle Marie and Jennifer Christine in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Frank is a project engineer for the Compania de Cemento Portland, a subsidiary of the Lone Star Cement Corporation. Frank invites any '64 types on a Unitas Cruise or any other type of cruise to stop in and see him.

Well, that's all for this month, let's keep the cards and letters coming, and when you are transferred this summer don't forget to let the Alumni Association know your new address.

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Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USN U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, Ca. 93940

Memorial services were held for Art ENSMINGER on 13 February. Art left the Academy first class year prior to graduation.

At the time of his death. Art was attending LSU and was the student body president there. The class expresses its deepest sympathies to Art's family.

Gary BLAIZE is now out of the Navy and living in Breaux Bridge, La. Gary's right off Interstate 10 and invites any classmates who might be driving cross-country to drop in. Gary BURRIS has left the service and is pursuing an MBA degree at the University of Missouri. Gary and Gail announce the birth of a son, Gregory Joseph, born 3 February.

After the decommissioning of USS PRITCHETT, Vince N A H R remained in Pearl Harbor with the Fleet Training Group. John and Barbara M I T C H E L L have just left Pearl bound for D. C John was chief engineer in USS COCHRANE and is headed for the Nav

ElexSysCom Aide billet. Ernie LOCKWOOD and Ron NICHOLS are also homeported in Pearl in USS NATHAN HALE.

Lee J O H N S O N writes that he, Jim COLEMAN, and George H U N L E Y are the first '6Sers in the Navy Test Pilot School at Pax River. Also at Pax River are P-3 drivers Larry MACK, Denny W E D I K I N D , Scotty H A R R I S , Chris PILGER, and Les H E S L E T O N . Porkchop Bob Z I T Z E W I T Z rounds out the Pax River picture.

Gary CAMPBELL has resigned and is now working for System Development Corporation in Santa Monica, Ca. Gary married the former Miss Sharon Lynn Lewis in the Naval Station Chapel in Long Beach last August. Gary and Sharon will be living in Lomita and invite classmates in the area to drop by. John N E L S O N married the former Miss Linda L. Hackney in a Michigan ceremony. John is now in medical school in Michigan.

On the local scene, the sons and daughters of alumni population has been increased by three. Congratulations are in order to John and Barbie COLEMAN on the birth of John B., born 10 March; to Kim and Kathy KIMBALL on the IS March arrival of Laurie Kathleen; and to John and Susan GENERAL on the birth of Matthew R. on 29 March.

We thought we might have one more addition to the above paragraph. Tom and Norma M O R G E N F E L D are expecting momentarily. Watch for the next exciting installment.

New PG School arrivals for the current quarter include: Mike McGARAGHAN and wife Ginny, Tres and Paula SCHINELLER, Fred and Kathy P R I C K E T T and Jim and Joanne ROORBACH. In the "who is where" dept., Had H A D D would like to hear from Bill Brevity, Denny Moritz is interested in the whereabouts of Joe MOL I S H U S and Ralph DOBSON. John Mckinney would like to hear from Bill Purdy and Bill Farnsworth.

Jette B R O W N E has completed studying international relations here at the PG School and will be attending the Defense Language School in Monterey for the next few months.

After completion of his language course, Jette will be studying at the University of Geneva under an Olmsted Scholarship for the next two years. Jerry ROBINSON will be taking a medical discharge and attending the University of Rhode Island while pursuing a Master's in oceanography.

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Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Robert G. Johnson Jr., USN Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare School San Diego, CA 92147

In the way of class business, the Memorial Committee has decided to establish a memorial to the deceased members of our class by donating a set of reference books for the Annapolis Room of the new library building. The room, located on the top deck of the new building overlooking the Severn River, will be used primarily by the midshipmen, members of the faculty, and other schoars who are engaged in research in the field of seapower. A bronze plaque will contain the names of the deceased members of our class.

Further details will be announced later.

I had a letter from "dangerous" Dan McCAGUE, who is on shore duty at the Naval Facility, Point Sur, CA 93920. Dan should be heading for a DD in July. He and his wife, Mary, have a daughter, Jamie, arid son, Warren, ages two and one. Dan said that Mike and Ginny O'SHEA stopped by their place on Mike's way to PG School.

Dan says for anyone in the area to stop by and have a drink or a good poker game.

Dale MOSES is stationed at the Fleet Command, Saigon, as an advisor riding Vietnamese ships. He should be going to an LSSL soon. Doug HARVEY is the fleet command coastal zone representative at An Thoi, the island on the west coast of Vietnam. Dale says that he also ran into John T H O M P S O N who is kicking around Saigon about halfway through his tour.

Gary BLINN writes that he was married on May 2 to the former Miss Diane Hargrove in New York. I guess all the confirmed bachelors have to go sometime! Gary is headed for postgraduate school in business at Harvard in the fall. Gary's address is 1400 Joyce St., Arlington, Va. Gary said that he has seen Gerry KERR, Jim GIBBONS and Bob H A M I L T O N working at the Pentagon.

Ken LeBRUN dropped us a line the other day. Ken is working for Trane Co. of LaCrosse, Wi., and is in the Chicago office.

He says that the company has quite a few USNA grads, so if anyone is looking for a job in the construction industry, drop Ken a line at 2539 Ballard #104, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Incidentally, Ken was married to the former Miss Mary Lou Murray of Sweetser, In., in January. He says you can't beat those home-cooked meals.

Well, that's it for this time. Be sure to note the new address. July 20 is the deadline for the Sept.-October issue.

Sec'y, 1/Lt. Edviard H. Mills, USMC VMCJ-1, MAG-11, 1st MAW FPO San Francisco 96602

Greetings from beautiful downtown Da Nang.

Rick HUDSON is an instructor in the tank gunnery division of the weapons department at the Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Ky. He returned from his tour in Vietnam last May 1969, and expects to be in Fort Knox for two years getting a large ration of harassment as one of only four Marine officers on post and the only Naval Academy graduate. Rick and Jessie had a son, Rick III, on 16 February.

Jules SELDEN reported to Marine Barracks, Boston, in April 1969 and is now personnel officer there. It is a quiet duty station for him compared to Vietnam, but as a bachelor he is really enjoying the liberty.

Jules has seen several of our classmates passing through Boston: Bart CREED from Groton, Dick BRANUM from Newport and

John K I E F F E R from Cherry Point. Jules would like any classmates passing through the area to stop for a cold beer in his snake ranch about ten miles from Boston in Maiden, Ma. Bill T A T E has been flying for VQ-1 out of Atsugi, Japan, since November 1968. Last November he and Kathy had a daughter Tania Michelle, born at the Nama Army Hospital.

Keep the cards and letters coming.

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Sec'y, Lt. (jgl R. Mitchell Brown I I I , USN HML)-3 FPO San Francisco, CA 96627

Greetings from the Annapolis BOQ/BEQ here in scenic downtown Saigon. I am a veteran of one day "in country," and later today we head down to Binh Thuy, thence to parts unknown. I thought I'd better get this off now, since the next few weeks may prove turbulent. I expect to see a few classmates before the day is out, especially since Kevin DELANEY is at Binh Thuy. Kevin's wife, Pat, sent me an announcement of the birth of their daughter, Kelly Ann, in March.

He's been here since December, and evidentIv likes everything but the separation. I can't say it's been too bad yet either. We were supposed to get hit last night, but I must have slept through it. So much for the guff; now a little news.

I received word from Bill METZGER at Alameda where he is electronic warfare operator and navigator in whales with VAQ132. Having just returned from a twomonth shakedown in the Caribbean in AMERICA, he saw Gary F"ISHMAN, as ship's assistant PAO. Gary expected to rotate to a DD soon. Bill deployed with AMERICA on a WestPac tour in March, while his wife, Liza, is going to school at Mills College in Oakland. Bill saw Ed POWELL up at Whidbey Island where he's station helo pilot.

Over Christmas, Bill and Liza took dinner with Jane and Guy EASTMAN. Guy is working on the switch from destroyers to the N F O program. It seems Mike BALL, a nav with VR-21 at Barber's Point, gets over to Alameda on frequent occasions. Must be rough.

Chris G L U T T I N G chimed in with another timely letter from San Diego, where he's still gunnery officer in the ROGERS. The Legend has an apvartment with Ken KOLARCIK, A S W officer in the BUCHANAN. Jim

P E R K I N S , disbursing officer in the TULARE, and Fran HOLIAN, DCA in the LANG, a new DE under construction at Long Beach. John SINCLAIR moved on to New Orleans to become CIC officer aboard the BLAKELY, another new D E being built there.

At a recent party in their place, Chris saw Keith H A I N E S , Ray ROBERTS, who is presently air controlling at Yuma, and Harry R I T T E N O U R , who was down for survival. Rit is flying A-7's out of Lemoore.

It seems as if all of the above-mentioned are still strong bachelors. I'll drink to that!

Shelby GUILBERT stopped in on a crosscountry from Pensacola, where he and Jack ROSE are now instructing.

Charlie H E N K E has received orders to PG School. Tom BERNS returned from WestPac as M P A

in the FLOYD B . PARKS,

and has survived a few close calls from marriage-hungry females. Chris saw Jay and Nancy COHEN. Jay should leave DIODON soon for M.I.T. It seems that DIODON and ROGERS were playing A S W games a while back, and Chris, having the conn, zigged at just the right time. The DiODON shot at them and missed! Of course, we trust Chris to let the matter slip by quietly.

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Chris heard from Phil and Kitty BASSI, who now have a new son. Phil is stationed aboard the CANISTER, an oiler out of Norfolk, and is currently deployed in the Med. Kevin D W Y E R wrote, mentioning he would soon receive those wings. Also he said Mike CAHILL is the proud father of Mike, Jr. Joe SCIABARRA received his wings and is plowing back in Texas. Dave DAILY wrote Chris from the University of Michigan, with no complaints about receiving his Master's degree, courtesy of the CEC. Mike METCALF was to deploy to Vietnam in April, aboard the O'CALLAHAN. Returning with Jim P E R K I N S from Da Nang was a bunch of gyrenes, including Jim WEBB. It seems he wasn't too broken up to be leaving. One last note from Chris, Keith HAINES, headed for the MONA KEA, an ammo ship, found time to try out his wrestling for the first time since graduation.

The ol' boss won the 12th ND heavyweight championship and went on to become west coast All Navy Runner-up I Congrats to you, Keith. Keep it up.

For my own part I saw Bill P A I N E in the air terminal at Travis AFB, where he was waiting for his wife Sandy. Bill is due to be chief engineer aboard the JENNINGS COUNTY down in the Delta, so I expect to see him around by the end of April.

That's all for this issue, guys, I'm finishing it here at Tanson Nhut Air Base awaiting a Jolly Green Giant ride. Please keep the letters coming, and I'll try to be the hardworking war correspondent. So far, in that line, all I can report is that my .45 cal Colt sure feels good riding on my hip. Keep cool.

Sec'y, Ens. M . E. Rachmiel, USN Missile Ofiicer, USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601

You guys really are doing an outstanding job in the mail department. In fact, I get so much mail that the stewards have told me to go pick it up myself. I got a letter from our class president. Bill N E W T O N , several weeks ago. He's still "skating" at the Academy while Mike CLARK, Mike L E T TIERI, Lang W I L L I S and Tom LAFORCE have finally left for Pensacola.

They were working with the Plebe football team all last year and really did a fine job, judging from the record that the team had.

In accordance with the decision of our board of directors, our class has opened an account with a stockbroker and is buying high-grade common stocks, bonds, and debentures. These will yield approximately 10% a year which should give us about $50,000 at the end of twenty years. Bill says that things have really changed at USNA. (1) All three upper classes can now ride in cars. (2) First class can drive and have Baltimore-Washington liberty until 2 a.m. and can leave and return in civilian clothes. (3) White sidewalls are no longer legal. Hair must be well trimmed but not shaved, and a little longer than was permitted when we were there. Nothing like that ever happened on my watch, how about yours ?

Pat SHERBAK thinks that he may be the first member of our class to reach Vietnam after commissioning! He wrote me on 1 February from Chu Lai. He is with MCB7. He got to Nam on 10 October 69. Does he hold the "in-country" record or not? Tom House and John Collins are also enjoying Nam with MCB-10. They're stationed just outside of Da Nang. Other MCB'ers are Denny Bussey, with MCB-21, and George Tzavaras, who joined Pat in December.

Gary Goodmundson, the editor of our Lucky Bag, sent me a short letter that really should make all of us feel great. Our Lucky Bag iUNE,

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made a profit of $8,000-|-. This amount is about five times the profit usually made. I hope that everyone was as pleased with the book as were the people I heard from. By the way, if you have not, for some reason, received your Lucky Bags, write to the editor of the 1971 Lucky Bag. If you don't get a reply, write to the Commandant, and then I'm sure you'll get some action.

Attention all bachelors in the Los Angeles area: I received a fine letter from a young nursing student who is just dying to meet some upstanding ex-Mid. Write to Miss Michele McCarkley, 262 S. Lake St., for further information. Knowing our class, she'll probably end up with more mail than I get, that is, if there are any bachelors left.

Maybe she'll forward the news to me after she is through reading all the letters. In an earlier issue of Shipmate I mentioned that Bob CONGER was probably the most unlucky member of our class. Well, he may not be the holder of that record any more. It may have gone to John BUCKINGHAM. I am just going to run part of his letter as is because it is so beautiful: "During the month of September and early October B U P E R S danced me around with three 'different' sets of orders and one amendment to the second set (or was it the first set?

Oh well). I still got all my leave and wound up in school down at FTC, San Diego.

Others at F T C at the time were Jim KIMMEL, John W H I T E , Roy RIEVE, and Dave V E T T E R . I finally ended up on the FECHTELER with Jim KIMMEL, who is 'thrilled with it all.' While on deployment we put in scattered appearances in such WestPac high spots as Midway Island, Guam (5 hours). Pearl (one day), and good old Olongapo City (Subic Bay—3 days)." That's not bad considering that they'll spend 85% of their entire deployment at sea. There was, however, a little ray of sunshine in his deployment in that he got a chance to do a little shopping in Hong Kong. John got a letter from Dave PROSSER, who is EMO on the pier-ridden J. E. KEYES in the Long Beach naval shipyard. Dave reports that two more of our number have given up the joys of bachelorhood. Ron HOOD got married at the Academy in December. He wore his "kilt," no doubt. Newt MORGAN took the plunge in February in San Diego. Dave also ran across a former '69er, Mike KING. He is presently a BM-3 on board a minesweeper and should be discharged by the time you read this.

Bob MACIVER was involved in a headon collision in Meridian, Ms. He was travelling at a high rate of speed and was not wearing his seat belt. His condition was listed as serious. I got this news from Johnny H I L B U R N and I hope he'll let us know that everything's all right in the near future.

Surprise, surprise! Tom F A H Y got married. George GORDON, Dave ALEXANDER, Jim K E N N E Y , and Tom CAVAN A U G H were his ushers. That'll show what nuclear power school will do to you, as Tom was a sworn-unto-death bachelor. He's about finished with Nukey-poo along with Jack Nash, Ron Lessman, Bob Kokstein, Dave Deininger, John Gates, Mario Bagaglio, and Mike Hess.

Steve L I N D E R dropped me a line after finishing basic at Quantico. Just prior to graduation the Marines participated in a 40hour war in —12° temperature. They slept on the snow and complained about the cold but were told by their instructors to pretend it was 45° above and then they wouldn't be cold. Needless to say, this tack of reasoning convinced very few that it was warmer.

Steve's class graduated on 21 January with

orders to South Vietnam going to very few.

He is presently in the Air Force jet program in Texas.

Arne BARDEN reports that five more of our classmates are switching from air to line. Brian O'ROURKE is going to an MSO in Pearl. Bill BROOKS was assigned to a DD out of Newport and Dick LONG, Bo SCHARNUS, and Ron EBY are still awaiting their orders. Stan BRYANT and John "Ark" BONE have received their N F O wings as bombardier/navigators. They both have orders to A-6's on the west coast.

Paul T S A M T S I S dropped me a note from Pensacola and reports that most of the N F O types have about 6-8 weeks to go. Mike STRAND has been held back because he was hospitalized for about a month with a strange malady. The doctors figured it was kind of a flu/mono/cold. The final diagnosis, get this, tonsil stones'^ I'm sure that Mike will make out fine.

Things here in Pearl are quite busy.

Everybody's deployment schedule is being changed, and the only way to keep from having it annoy you is to ignore it and be ready to go at any time. Mike M I C H A E L I S has already deployed as has Don N A S H .

Greg J O N E S is scheduled to leave in June and I have no idea who else is getting ready.

I hope that everything is going well for everyone and that the mail keeps coming in.

The recent mail strike really slowed things down and I hope that that's the end of that.

If you find a young man who is interested in the Academy and seems to be the kind of individual that the Academy is looking for, let the Blue and Gold people there know about it and they'll follow-up on it. We are in an outstanding position to help in recruitment in that we are always running into promising young men in the fleet and elsewhere.

Sec'y, Ens. Fred M. H a l l , USN 772 Camellia Dr. Royal Palm Beach, F l . 33406

We Still have a few days until graduation, but welcome to the pages of the Alumni.

After four years we've finally made the "gee, it was great" column, if only to make the '69ers feel old to repay for that second mile they suggested we run. With an awards ceremony and 3 parades left to go, none of you are really anxious to read fond memories or hear news about that classmate who will be at breakfast again tomorrow. But even if it is that group of middies that makes you so anxious to leave, just remember that this is definitely the last time that the entire class will be together in the same place.

In a couple of weeks the 842 guys who have lived together since 1966 will split into widely scattered groups: 296 of us will go to Pensacola at some time; 222 will become the new peach-fuzzed ensign in a ship somewhere ; 164 of us will begin advanced magic at nuclear power schools on two coasts; 103 lucky ones will enjoy six months at Quantico ; 58 will go back to school; 18 enter the staff corps; 4 of us return to our homes and a different navy; and one will become the first civilian from the graduating class of '70.

Now while we're all here on the wrong side of the wall, let's take a look at what these four years have produced. We had only been here a few hours when we were all formed up in Tecumseh Court to hear the Superintendent statistically praise our past deeds. But at that time how many of these miserable plebes cared if they had a 60% chance of rooming with an ex-eagle scout, that 73% of the guys they would run E. D. 53

with were valedictorians, or that they had 5 to 2 odds that the guy who may turn them in for honor was president of his high school class. After living with this group for four years, you may now find their statistics a bit more interesting. The following facts were extrapolated from a recent poll taken in most companies.

It always seems as if there are more of you, but 38% of the class will be married within the next six months. There's no telling what this percentage might have reached if another 33% of us had not received "Dear Johns" during the past four years. If we consider the pathetic characters in the group who have received more than one of these, a fair estimate would be that about 350 of these letters have been delivered to us. As these figures show, for every 2 of us who have been making taps and study hour for

these years, there was a sly one out there who was doing the same with our girl. Congratulations are due to the 17% who are still dating the same girl as when they entered.

Here are a few figures to quote when you tell the kids how rough it was in those days.

An unlucky 24% of us have been class "A"ed at least once since we entered, and 14 guys have already lost their rings. But seriously, how tight was it when 39% of you will graduate still wearing the same pair of shoes that you were issued Plebe Summer? Oddly enough, first place in this category goes to the Tigers of the 23rd Company for a 69% participation by the firsties. Either those shoes really do last longer if you shine them four times a day, or these guys have captured the lead role in Coogan's Bluff.

Graduation will bring a sigh of relief to

K I N T Z , HARRY IRA ' 3 5 , 8 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , Schenectady, N . Y .

ALDEN, CHARLES S N O W (CAPT USN RET ' 1 2 ) , 17 February 1 9 7 0 , O r l a n d o , FL. ANDERSON, BYRON SAMUEL (CAPT USN RET '22), 5 M a y 1 9 7 0 , A r l i n g t o n , V A .

ANDERSON, JAY STEPHEN (CAPT USN RET '31), 8 A p r i l , Pensacola, FL. BEARD, FRANCIS WILLES (CDR USN RET 2 0 ) , 2 9 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , B e r k e l e y , CA.

IRISH, JAMES McCREDIE (RADM USN RET '08), 2 9 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , M o n t e r e y , CA. LANPHIER, ALFRED Y O U N G (CDR USN RET '10), 2 April 1 9 7 0 , St. Albans, N . Y .

LA SPADA, JACK A N T H O N Y (CDR USN RET '41), 2 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , O a k l a n d , CA. LOCKHART, ROBERT GREEN (RADM USN RET '24), 6 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , USNH, San D i e g o , CA. MCCARTY,

DOUGLAS

JOE

(LT

USN

'65),

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A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , At Sea.

BEDICHEK, BACHMAN GREER (LCDR USNR RET ' 3 9 ) , 2 3 J a n u a r y 1 9 6 4 , C a l l g a r y , A l berta, Canada.

McGLOTHLIN, ALFRED L Y N N (LTJG USN ' 6 7 ) ,

BELLINGER, W I L L I A M C. P., JR. (CAPT USN

MILLS, DONALD LEWIS (CAPT USN RET ' 2 6 ) ,

RET ' 3 3 ) , 2 2 April 1 9 7 0 , Charleston, S. C. BIERMAN, CHARLES OLIVER (BGEN USMC RET

KENNETH

' 2 7 , 18

April

1970, R i d g e w o o d , N.J. CHAFEE, GEORGE BENEDICT (CAPT USN RET '30), 8 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , C l e a r w a t e r , FL. COFFIN, VESTAL PHELPS ' 0 6 , 1 March 1 9 7 0 , Boise, ID. CRUZEN, RICHARD HAROLD ( V A D M USN RET '20),

15 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , Camp P e n d l e t o n , CA.

DANNENBERG, J O H N YANCEY (CAPT USN RET ' 2 2 ) , 2 8 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , G a r d e n G r o v e , CA. DEWAR, ROGER A. ' 0 6 , 5 J a n u a r y 1 9 7 0 , A n d r e w s , N . C. EVANS, M Y R O N THOMAS (RADM USN RET '27), 2 M a y 1 9 7 0 , U S N H , Bethesda, M D .

FOWLER, THOMPSON FLETCHER (CAPT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 10 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , Pass Christian, MS. GREENSLADE, ROBERT WILLS (CDR USN RET '30), 15 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , Pensacolo, FL. GUTHE, DOUGLAS BURDEN (CAPT USN ' 4 9 ) , 2 M a y 1 9 7 0 , USNH, Bethesda, M D .

HILL, W I L L I A M OLIVER (CDR USN RET ' 4 3 ) , 5 M o y 1 9 7 0 , Largo, FL. HOOPER, CHARLES FREDERICK (CAPT USN RET '22), 3 0 March 1970, Westfield, N. J .

HUFTY, MALCOLM ALEXANDER (RADM USN RET ' 2 6 ) , 1 M a y 1 9 7 0 , USNH, B r e m e r t o n , WA. JACOBSEN, ARNOLD W I N D O M (MGEN USMC RET ' 1 6 ) , 2 2 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , O l y m p i a , W A .

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OVERFELT, FEROL DAVIS (CAPT USN RET ' 2 7 ) , 4 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , Scarsdale, N . Y .

'16), 2 4 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , Los Gatos, CA. ROBERT

14 April 1 9 7 0 , San Juan Capistrano, CA. MOSS, ARNOLD EDWARD ' 2 3 , 7 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 ,

DALLAS CHARLES LAIZURE ' 0 8

Capt. Dallas C Laizure, USN (Ret.), died 1 March at the Carmel Convalescent Hospital, Carmel, Ca. Funeral services were held at the Paul Mortuary, and interment with full military honors followed in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego.

Capt. Laizure was born in Fargo, ND, and was a 1908 graduate of the Naval Academy.

He had various tours of duty during both World War I and World War II, and was in the submarine service in the years between the wars. He served 28 years with the Navy and retired from active duty in June, 1936.

Survivors include a daughter Virginia Campbell, 4121 Sunridge Rd., Pebble Beach, Ca.; a son Capt. Dallas M. Laizure, USN (Ret.) ; nine grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchlidren.

Sarasota, FL.

'14), 3 0 M a r c h 1 9 7 0 , Ft. M y e r s , FL. BLOOM, J O H N MELBOURNE (CAPT USNR RET BROWN,

2 0 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , NAS M e r i d i a n , M S .

20 mothers, since 21 of us who were last on the company grease ladder plebe year will finally make it through. The other mom will have to endure the ceremony as her son turns in four of his midshipman stripes for just one as an ensign. There also are nine others who are happy with what Navy has given them. They will soon marry the girl they met at a Tea Fight.

Wherever you are headed after graduation, remember that there is some one in your area who knows you are there and would like to hear from you. Each area has a member of the class who will collect information from you and pass it along to the rest of us through this column. The years ahead will be much more active than these during which we were together, so please take care of yourself and let the rest of us know what's happening.

PURVIS,

ROBERT SELDEN (RADM

USN RET

'26), 6 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. RAGUET, EDWARD COOK (CAPT USN RET '09), 16 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , V i r g i n i a Beach, V A .

ROUSSEAU, CHARLES LOUIS ' 3 3 , 2 A p r i l 1970, Tupelo, MS. SMITH, CHARLES E D W I N (CAPT USNR RET '21), 2 7 March 1 9 7 0 , Pompano Beach, FL. V A N V A L Z A H , J O H N DOUGLAS ' 2 2 , 2 2 Sept e m b e r 1 9 6 9 , Vancouver, B.C., C a n a d a .

WELLS, HEYDON FORBES (CAPT USN RET ' 3 8 ) , 18 A p r i l 1 9 7 0 , Bethesdo, M D .

ARNOLD W I N D O M JACOBSEN '16

MGen. Arnold W. Jacobsen, USMC (Ret.), died 22 March in Olympia, Wa. Graveside services with full military honors were held in Arlington National (Temetery.

Gen. Jacobsen was born in Walnut, la., and entered the Marine Corps upon his graduation from the Naval Academy in June, 1916. He saw foreign duty in Cuba, Haiti, France and Germany. His sea duty with the fjeet was aboard the USS W E S T VIRGINIA.

Among his quartermaster assignments were: brigade quartermaster, First Marine Brigade, Haiti; depot quartermaster. Depot of

VESTAL PHELPS COFFIN ' 0 6

Mr. Vestal P. Coffin died 1 March in Boise, Id. Interment was held in Mountain View Columbarium, Boise.

Born in Caldwell, II., Mr. Coffin was educated in Idaho schools and entered the U. S. Naval Academy, through competitive examination, at the close of his sophomore year in high school. He was graduated, with honors, in the class of February, 1906.

Five months after graduation he resigned from the Navy and entered Yale University where he earned a degree in law. He remained in legal practice in Boise until his retirement in 1969.

Mr. Coffin is survived by his wife, Doris F. Coffin, 1903 N. 9th St., Boise, Id.; a daughter Elizabeth Jane Mansfield; and a son Capt. Sherman L. Coffin, U S A F (Ret.).

Arnold Windom Jacobsen '16 SHIPMATE

Supplies, Philadelphia; military assistant to the Quartermaster (jeneral, US Marine Corps; and Marine Corps Headquarters, San Francisco. He holds the Silver Star awarded for action in France; the Haitian Medal of Honor; and the Legion of Merit. Gen. Jacobsen retired from the Marine Corps in July, 1946.

He received a degree in law from George Washington University, and was a member of the B.P.O. Elks, the US Naval Institute, and the Marine Corps Association.

Gen. Jacobsen is survived by two daughters Mrs. James I. Glendinning, Jr., of 221 King George St., .\nnapolis, and Mrs. George P. Madsen.

RALPH EDWARD JENNINGS ' 1 9

VAdm. Ralph E. Jennings, U S N (Ret.), died 23 March in the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York, of cancer. Funeral services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel, and interment followed in Arlington National Cemetery. .'Vdm. Jennings was born in New York and graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1919. He served aboard a destroyer stationed in Ireland after graduation, then in 1929 began his association with the stillrevolutionary naval air arm by coming aboard the aircraft carrier SARATOGA as naval aviator. He was commander of the carrier USS YORKTOWN. known as the famous "Fighting Lady," during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. This battle resulted in the capture of the Mariana Islands and was a major offensive step towards .American naval victory in the Pacific war. Under his command the YORKTOWN downed 98 enemy aircraft and sank several ships. In addition to this Adm. Jennings served as commander of the auxiliary aircraft carrier COPAHEE as carrier division commander and as commander of the Pacific Fleet's carrier training squadron. He had three tours of duty in Washington, including one as assistant deputy chief of naval operations for air from 1945 to 1946. Adm. Jennings was holder of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Commendation Medal and the Presidential Citation. He retired from active duty in June, 1953.

After retirement he was associated with die Doman Helicopter Co., Danbury, Ct.; was zoning officer for the town of Bethel, Ct., for eight years; and served as a member of the Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission.

He is survived by his widow, Eleanor of 192 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Bethel, CT 06801; a son, Ralph W. II of New Canaan, Ct.; and a daughter, Mrs. Harlan Stone of Summit, NJ. FRANCIS WILLES BEARD ' 2 0

Cdr. Francis W. Beard, U S N (Ret.), died 29 March in Berkeley, Ca. Funeral services were held at All Souls Episcopal Church, Berkeley.

Cdr. Beard was born in Florida and graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1920. He was in charge of a sea-going tug at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack, and his crew aided ships damaged durmg the raid. Later he served as commander of the destroyer repair ship U S S BLACKHAWK. He retired from the service in January, 1947.

In civilian life Cdr. Beard was associated with the Pelaroque Realty Co. in Berkeley.

Survivors include his widow, Helen Falkner Beard of 2337 South Ode St., Arlington, VA 22202; two sons, Jefferson H. Beard of Berkeley, and Francis W. Beard, Jr., of Monterey; and five grandchildren. Also surJUNE,

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viving are two brothers, William K. Beard of Annapolis and RAdm. Jefferson D. Beard of State College, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. J. E. Reinburg of Annapolis.

RICHARD HAROLD CRUZEN ' 2 0

VAdm. Richard H. Cruzen, USN (Ret.), died IS April at Camp Pendleton, Ca. Funeral services were held in Ft. Myer (Thapel, and interment with full military honors was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Adm. Cruzen was born in Kansas City, Mo., and attended Virginia Military Institute before entering the Naval Academy. He graduated in the class of 1920 from the Academy. His career in the Navy was a full and interesting one. He was second in command to RAdm. Richard E. Byrd during the historic expedition to the Antarctic in 1939.

Adm. Cruzen, then a captain, was in command of the LISS BEAR for the 118-day, 24,500-mile voyage in conditions so hazardous it was impossible to drop anchor at any time. The BEAR stopped at no ports during the 118 days, steaming directly from Panama to Little America. Adm. Cruzen's ship did not drop anchor until it reached Punta Arenas, Chile, on the return voyage. For his "superior seamanship, ability, courage, and good judgment in dangerous emergencies" during the 1939-41 Antarctic expedition, he was commended by Sec. of the Navy, Frank Knox.

In the summer and fall of 1946, Adm. Cruzen commanded a Navy-Coast Guard cruise in the waters of Arctic America, north of the Canadian mainland. That expedition penetrated through Arctic icefields into Thule, some 950 miles from the North Pole. In 1947, Adm. Cruzen returned to the Antarctic, joining Adm. Byrd in Operation High jump.

Prior to this, he served at the Naval War College at Newport, RI, and later was operations officer on the staff of the commander of the 7th Fleet, Southwest Pacific. During World W a r II he served at the battles of Leyte Gulf, Suriago Strait, and Lingayen Gulf, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his services in that period. His last duty before his retirement in 1954 was as commander of U. S. Naval Forces in the Philippines.

Adm. Cruzen is survived by his widow, Margaret of 418 Cazador Lane, San Clemente, CA 92672.

W I L L I A M G R A H A M BUCH ' 2 1

Cdr. William G. Buch died_ in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital on 25 January. Interment was in the U. S. National Cemetery at Beverly, NJ. Cdr. Buch was born in St. Louis, Mo., and graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1921. Following 26 years of active duty in the Navy, he retired due to physical disability in June 1940.

After retirement from the service, Cdr. Buch taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, and then at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. F'urther impaired health forced his complete retirement.

He is survived by his widow, Edna of 311 Hillside Lane, Haddonfield, NJ 08033; a daughter; and two granddaughters.

CHARLES E D W I N SMITH ' 2 1

Capt. Charles E. Smith, U S N R (Ret.), died 27 March in Pompano Beach, Fl., following a brief illness. Interment was held in Columbiana, Ohio.

Capt. Smith was born in Lisbon, Oh., and attended the Navy Preparatory School in Washington, D. C He graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1921, and reported to the USS WYOMING for his first tour of duty. In 1924 he resigned from the service.

He entered into the brokerage and banking business in Philadelphia, and in 1934 became a manager for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. In 1942 he re-entered the service. At the time of his retirement he was the aeronautical engineering member of the On-Site Survey Division stationed at the Navy Department in Washington.

Survivors include his widow, Agnes, of Silver Shores, Apt. 9, 3216 SE 12th St., Pompano Beach, F L 33062; and a sister, Mrs. Alfred R. Hamilton, Jr., of Rigonier, Pa. JOSEPH JEFFERSON BURRIS ' 2 2

Mr. Joseph J. Burris died 8 March in Houston, Tx. Funeral services were held at Davis Mortuary, and interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery.

Mr. Burris was born in Pueblo, Tx., and attended the U. S. Naval Academy. He resigned from the Navy, after four years service, at the close of World War I. Mr. Burris was a retired rancher and oilman. He lived on his ranch near Livingston, Tx., and maintained a summer home in Beulah. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Consistory, and Arabia Shrine Temple at Houston.

His survivors include his widow, Dorothy M. of Rt. 2, Box 95, Livingston, 77351; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Cooley of Houston; two sons, Joseph Burris, Jr., and John Burris, both of Houston; 12 grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Miller of Pueblo.

J O H N YANCEY DANNENBURG ' 2 2

Capt. John Y. Dannenburg, USN (Ret.), died 28 March in Garden Grove, Ca. Interment was at the National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Ok. Born in Tahloquan, Ok., Capt. Dannenburg attended the Northwest Military Academy before his appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 1922, and his first tour of duty was in the USS OKLAHOMA. He later served in the USS

BARKER; the USS

PERRY; and

the

USS DECATUR. While he was aboard the USS DECATUR, as engineering officer, that ship was awarded the white "E" for greatest engineering efficiency among the 105 vessels of the destroyer class for the year 19261927.

In 1929 Capt. Dannenburg reported as officer in charge of the Naval Recruiting Station, Dallas, and in January 1932 was assigned to the USS CONSTITUTION for duty during her exhibition tour. He later saw service in the USS S A N FRANCISCO; the U S S BROOME; and the USS William Graham Buch '21

HARRY LEE. While in

command of the USS ALMACK in 1943 he re-

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ceived the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service.

In July, 1944, Capt. Dannenburg had duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and proceeded in September of that year to the "Twelfth Naval District, San Francisco, for duty in the office of the port director.

From 1945 to 1948 he served in the bureau of naval personnel. Navy Department, Washington. In 1948 he assumed command of the USS

MISSISSIPPI. From

1949 to 1952 he

commanded the Naval Station, Terminal Island, Ca., from which he retired in July, 1952.

He is survived by his widow, Hannah of 12422 Frieda PI., Garden Grove, Ca.; and two sisters, Mrs. Ray Sheer and Mrs. Fisher Muldrow.

CHARLES FREDERICK HOOPER ' 2 2

LCdr. Charles F. Hooper, USNR, died 30 March in Muhlenberg Hospital in Westfield, NJ. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Westfield and burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.

Cdr. Hooper was born in Erie, Pa., and graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1922. He saw service in the following ships: U S S DELAWARE, U S S U T A H , and

U S S (OSBORNE. H e graduated from the Submarine School at New London, and resigned his commission in July, 1927. In September of that year he enrolled in the United States Naval Reserve and served with the Navy for 30 years. During World W a r II he commanded destroyer escort squadrons in both the South Pacific and the South Atlantic. H e retired from the Navy in 1958.

In his civilian career he was employed for ten years by the Upco Co. in Cleveland, and retired from that position in 1968.

Cdr. Hooper is survived by his widow, Hazel H . Hooper of 545 Dudley Ct., Westfield, N J ; a son, Dr. Charles F. Hooper, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Rosalyn H. Webb; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

THOMPSON FLETCHER FOWLER ' 2 5

Captain Thompson F. Fowler, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Pass Christian, Ms., on 10 March. Interment with full military honors was at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 March.

Capt. Fowler was born in Bartlett, Tx., attended Bartlett High School and spent one year at .Trinity University in San Antonio, Tx., before entering the Naval Academy in 192i. Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1925 he reported for duty in USS NEVADA, in which he served until 1926.

He then served in destroyers until 1928, when he reported for instruction at Edgewood Arsenal, Edgewood, Md. His sea duty followed in destroyers, patrol boats, cruisers, and on the China Station.

Dec. 7, 1941, found him in Pearl Harbor in command of USS TURKEY, a motor minesweeper, and remained in that command until April, 1943, when he assumed command of Escort Division Eight which he commanded until August, 1945. At that time he reported to the board of inspection and survey, Pacific Coast Section. In August he assumed command of U S S KASKASKIA, and later commanded U S S JASON. He retired on 1 July 1956.

Capt. Fowler is survived by his widow, the former Ellen Word, of Inverness, Ms.; a son, T. F. Fowler, J r . ; a grandson, and his brother.

ROBERT SELDEN PURVIS ' 2 6

RAdm. Robert S. Purvis, U S N (Ret.), died 6 April in the Mar-Salle Nursing Home, 56

Washington, DC. Funeral services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel and interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Adm. Purvis was born in Russellville, Ky., and graduated in the class of 1926 from the Naval Academy. During World W a r II, he

GEORGE MICHAEL SMITH ' 2 7

Mr. George M. Smith died 31 January in San Jose, Ca. Funeral services were held at Roller and Hopgood Mortuary iin Palo Alto, with interment in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. commanded the U S S GEORGE E . BADGER, a Mr. Smith was born in Staunton, II., and destroyer; the U S S OBSICON, a seaplane graduated from the Naval Academy in the tender; and the USS CORE, an aircraft car- class of 1927. Upon graduation he joined the rier ; in the European and Pacific theaters. pre-commissioning detail of the USS SARAAfter the war, Adm. Purvis served as TOGA, seeing duty as gunnery officer, in comcommanding officer of the Naval Air Station munications, and also flight training. He in Dallas, Tx., and the Naval Air Technical served with the SARATOGA until his resignaTraining Center at Corpus Christi. At the tion from the service in 1929. time of his retirement from the Navy in After his resignation from the Navy, Mr. July, 1953, he was in the office of the Chief Smith attended the University of California of Naval Operations. and received a Master of science in meAfter his retirement from the service Adm. chanical engineering, with a minor in aeroPurvis was an executive with Martin-Mari- nautical engineering. From 1929 through 1934 he served as head of the aeronautics etta Corp., living in Baltimore and later in and engineering department at a college in Washington.

He is survived by a son, Robert of 3109 San Bernardino. H e also had graduate work Woodley Rd., N W , Washington, D C ; two at the University of California, and earned daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey Faigle of Sumner, a degree in mechanical engineering with a Md., and Carey Martyn Cullen of Fairhaven, major in the economics of engineering.

Ct.; one sister, and two grandchildren.

From 1934 to 1937, he operated his own business, Pacific-Aero Marine in San Francisco, which was devoted to marine and air FEROL DAVIS OVERFELT ' 2 7 equipment and supplies. From 1937 to 1943, Capt. Ferol D. Overfelt, USN (Ret.), died Mr. Smith served as operations engineer for 4 March in White Plains Hospital, Scars- Pacific Division of Pan American Airways, dale, NY. and conducted courses in celestial navigaCapt. Overfelt was born in Paris, Mo., and tion for the University of California. Between 1943 and 1950 he worked in design, engigraduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1927. He was Regimental CZomman- neering, and manufacturing as standards ender and number one student in his graduat- gineer for Joshua Henry Iron Works. Prior ing class, and also the first winner of the to his death he was active in real estate class of 1924 award for excellence in engi- circles in Palo Alto and El Dorado County. neering at the Academy. This award was In addition to his real estate activities, Mr. Smith conducted a navigation school for yacht and small boat owners; and as a pioneer in air navigation, he prepared a series of aviation textbooks including a text on celestial navigation.

He is survived by his widow, Ressie Syme Smith>of 317 Hawthorne Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301.

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Mr. Harry I. Kintz died at his home on 8 April in Schoharie, NY. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church and interment in the Lutheran Cemetery in Schoharie.

Mr. Kintz was born in Cheyenne, Wy., and graduated in the class of 1935 at the Naval Academy. He resigned his commission in June, 1935.

As a civilian he held engineering positions with Baldwin Locomotive Co.; American Ferol Davis Overfelt '27 Locomotive Co.; the General Electric Co.; Photo by National City Bank, N.Y. and American Engineering Co. In 1949 he formed the Harva Co., which is primarily established in 1927. He saw service in the concerned with the fabrication of plastic components for the electronics industry.. He USS MISSISSIPPI, 1927-28; was on the staff of CINCUS, 1929; had various duties in the served as president of that company in SchoNavy, including the offices of the Under Sec- harie until his death. Mr. Kintz also owned retary of the Navy and the Secretary of the and operated Centaur Farms in Schoharie, Navy from 1941 to 1945. He was the holder where he raised and bred Morgan horses. of the Legion of Merit. Capt. Overfelt reSurvivors include his widow, Virginia of signed from active duty in January, 1954.

100 Fair St., Schoharie, N Y ; three daughThe class of '27 has announced that a me- ters, Mrs. Marshall Arnold of Bethesda, Md., morial chair will be dedicated to Capt. OverMrs. Frederick Delein of Orange, Ca., and felt at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Miss Virginia Kintz of Washington, DC; a Stadium in Annapolis. son. Edwin Kintz of Schenectady; and five grandchildren.

In civilian life, Capt. Overfelt was affiliated with the First National Bank of New HEYDON FORBES WELLS ' 3 8 York, and at the time of his death was executive director of the Greater Scarsdale Capt. Heydon F. Wells, USN (Ret.), died United Fund and Council.

18 .A.pril in Bethesda Naval Hospital. FunerHe is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 11 al services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel and Forest Lane, Scarsdale, NY.; a son, William interment followed in Arlington National H. Overfelt of Denver, Co.; a daughter, Cemetery.

Mrs. Randall Schroth of Portland, Or.; and Capt. Wells was born in Iowa and graduone grandson. ated from the Naval Academy in the class of SH I PMATE

'38. He saw service as executive officer of the USS HAZLEWOOD ; was commanding officer of the destroyer U S S STEVENSON during

terey and the fleet computer programming center-Pac.

Mrs. Reuben Lee Walls of 205 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

LCdr. Aiau held a Master's degree in man- JAMES ROBERT BROWN '67 agement science from the United States InLt. James R. Brown, USN, was killed in ternational University, San Diego, and was a Life Member of the U. S. Naval Academy an air crash at Chase Field, Tx., on 4 March. Military services were held at J. C. Alumni Association.

PAWCATUCKET. H e was holder of the Bronze Cron's in Piqua, Oh., and interment was in Star.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth of 617 Forest Hill Cemetery.

Sonrisa St., Solana Beach, CA 90275; two Lt. Brown was born in Piqua, and after He is survived by his widow, Muriel Dee sons and one daughter. spending a year at Purdue University entered Wells of 5375 Duke St., Alexandria, Va.; a the Naval Academy, graduating in the class daughter. Dee Martz of Crofton, Md.; a sisof 1967. After graduation, he began naval ter, Mrs. H. R. Brink of Kansas City; and air training at Pensacola. He continued flight a brother, Raymond W. Wells of Los An- THOMAS LEE WALLS '66 at Meridian, Ms., returned to geles.

Lt. Thomas L. Walls died at sea on 26 instruction Pensacola; and was designated naval aviator February as a result of an aircraft accident when he received his wings at Chase Field, following catapault launch from the U S S Tx., on 16 February, 1969. Lt. Brown was HARVEY CHADWICK AIAU '53 FRANKLIN D . ROOSEVELT. Memorial services serving as an instructor with VT-24 at Chase Field at the time of his death. He was LCdr. Harvey C Aiau, U S N , died 16 were held in the Rota Naval Station Chapel.

March in Da Nang, South Vietnam. Services Lt. Walls was born in Louisville, Ky., and posthumously commissioned Lieutenant in December, 1969. were held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, graduated from the Naval Academy in the Del Mar, Ca., and interment was in Ft. class of 1966. In May, 1967, he won his flight Friends and relatives have established the officer's wings and was designated naval Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego.

James R. Brown Memorial Scholarship. flight officer, specializing in aerial navigaLCdr. .'Mau was born in Maryland, but was tion. He was with Fleet Air Reconnaissance This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound senior boy from Piqua Central appointed to the Academy from Hawaii. H e Squadron Two for nearly three years, and High School. Gifts are being received by graduated in the class of 1953, and saw variwon the admiration and respect of the squad- The Piqua National Bank and Trust Co., ous areas of service; including the U S S ron for his outstanding service. He had acCALVERT, flight training at Pensacola and cumulated nearly 2000 flight hours, making trustees of the fund.

Hutchinson, Ks.; A E W R O N ; CIC School; Lt. Brown is survived by his parents, Mr. him one of the most capable and qualified and N.'KS Glynco. H e served on the staff and Mrs. Donald Brown of 45 E. Statler navigators. of CARDIVONE and CINCPAC. H e also Rd., Piqua, Oh.; a sister, Mrs. Scott Looney, attended the Postgraduate School at MonHe is survived by his parents, Mr. and and his maternal grandparents.

World W a r I I ; and commanded the U S S S.\RSFIELD after the close of the war. From 1957 through 1958 Capt. Wells conunanded a destroyer division and later the fleet oiler

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS In the interest of timely chapter reporting, chapter secretaries are requested ivith as little delay as possible. Copy received after the 15th of the month preparation and may not reach the reader until tztfo months or more later.

BOSTON The April meeting of the Boston chapter was held on the 14th at the Officers' Club, Charlestown Naval Shipyard. The guest speaker, Cdr. John F. Curry, U S Coast Guard, spoke on the subject of oil spillage along our coasts. Cdr. Curry is' chief of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Officer of the First Coast Guard District.

The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the coming year: President, RAdm. Roy S. Benson, USN (Ret.) '27; vice president, H . Wyman Howard '57; secretary, G. Gilbert Tallau '56; treasurer, RAdm. Monroe B. Duffill, USN (Ret.) '27; national trustee, Walter J. Toner '43; local trustees, William Wobster '21 and Robert Wescott, Jr. '37. Elections will take place at the 12 May meeting.

: CHICAGO Another successful meeting was held 3 April at the Naval Armory. Our speaker was Lt. C L. Rezeau, U S N , who was on ' TAD orders speaking in behalf of VAdm. ' E. Zumwalt, U S N '43, ComNavForV. Lt. Rezeau, of the class of '65, was in the Chicago area en route from the Mekong Delta to his new duty station. His speech was entitled "The Brownwater Navy" and gave us an opportunity to hear more about the operating fleet of the "now Navy."

A joint meeting with the Milwaukee chap. ter at (Jreat Lakes is tentatively scheduled I for 5 June.

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INDIANAPOLIS Our bimonthly meeting and dinner was held on Friday, 20 March, at the Heslar Naval Armory Mess. Guest speaker. Midshipman 1/C James P. Lawton of Indianapolis, was home on the "Operation Midshipman" program and gave a most enlightening talk entitled "Life at the Naval Academy Today."

Opening remarks were made by Dave Martineau, class of '33, our outgoing president.

He particularly welcomed and congratulated the senior member present at the dinner with his wife, Capt. Byron Hall, class of '01.

A moving invocation was delivered by one of our most distinguished and respected members, VAdm. Walter Stratton Anderson, class of '03.

Although many of us were surprised to learn of driving privileges and the 50-mile liberty limit, it was most refreshing to learn that our present day Midshipmen, as exemplified by Midshipman Lawton, are well trained leaders that we can be proud of.

Our group was well represented by Bob McMurray '22, Fritz Graf '26, Bill Ward '35, Elton Knapp '38, Ed Schock '40, Buck O'Neil '42, Jerry Clare '43, Bob McKinney '47, Rick Childers '54, and wives.

The slate of incoming officers was announced for the year 1970-71. They a r e : President, Jack Pennington '44; vice president, Tony Marks '59; secretary. Bud Lunsford '61; treasurer, John Reilly '60.

NEW YORK The 45th annual dinner was held in the Terrace Room of the Hotel Roosevelt on Friday, 20 March 1970. For the second consecutive year the ladies were invited and their presence contributed greatly to the rousing success of the evening. Despite a mail strike and inclement weather, nearly 200 members and guests gathered to hear and pay tribute to Hanson Baldwin, class of '24, world famous military authority and National President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Hanson W. Baldwin spoke brilliantly on the present world and national situation with the authority and knowledge that has made him one of the foremost military analysts of our time. Hanson was then honored by being presented with the Annual Award of the Naval Academy Association of New York for outstanding service to the U. S. Naval Academy.

Dave Martineau closed a memorable evening's activities by thanking his associates for their help during his two-year tour as president, and reminded those in attendance of our continuing responsibilities to our great alma mater, our Navy and our country.

Anyone in the New York area wanting information on the chapter activities should contact either Jack H. Pennington '44, president at 212-245-5642, or Bud Lunsford '61, secretary, at 201-285-3360.

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NORTH TEXAS The North Texas chapter held their regular monthly meeting on March 25 at the City Club atop One Main Place in Dallas, Texas.

Pat Moran '34, president of the chapter, introduced the guests who included (Tapt.

Paul George, director of recruiting for the 7th Navy recruiting area and his executive officer, Lt. Cdr. Alfred D. Holland. Mr. Jim Walsh, athletic director at Jesuit Preparatory School for college and the Blue and Gold program coordinator for the North Texas District, was also a guest. It was through Mr. Walsh's help that the chapter was able to obtain Midn. James D. Anderton of the class of '70 to bring us the latest information on changes at the Naval Academy.

The following alumni from the Fort Worth-Dallas area were in attendance at this luncheon: Hainer '21, Candler '22, Taylor '28, Dickey '34, Moran '34, Peacock '34, Mendenhall '39, Windsor '41, Avey '46, Gee '46, McKie '47, KHng '49, Holland '51, Hanes 'S3, Sanders '54, Oates '55, Thompson '57, Staubach '65.

ORLANDO Mr. Arnold "Nick" Carter was guest speaker at the April meeting of the Greater Orlando chapter. Manager of seminar programs at the Martin Mariettta Corp. at Orlando, Nick's topic was the fascinating question: "Where is Technology Taking Us?" He served six years in the Navy and is a Lieutenant Commander in the Reserve.

Bill Davenport '36, Col. USMC (Ret.), recently joined the chapter, having bought a home in Winter Park. He and his wife, Lucille, are most welcome additions to our group. Joey Ray '29 reported that Knight Pryor '29 and his wife Dot also will soon be settling in this area.

President Bob Coleman announced that next month's meeting will be devoted to the election of new officers for the coming year.

PHILADELPHIA On Thursday, 16 April, the monthly meeting of the Philadelphia chapter was held at the Navy Yard Officers' Club.

Guest speaker for the occasion was Mr. Hanson Baldwin, one of the foremost military experts of our time and National President of the USNA Alumni Association. His subject for the evening was "The World Around Us," and the program was an outstanding and inspiring one for all those in attendance.

SAN FRANCISCO A goodly crew of 38 turned out for the 1 April meeting of the SF chapter in the Treasure Room of Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club. Nineteen wives reported at the wives table in the main dining room.

Mr. C Jay Dunston of the Pacific Coast Engineering Co. brought us up to date on the important and increasing containerized shipping program. The excellent film, Paceco Container Handling Systems, which he presented, was most informative.

The "oldest class" reporting aboard was '04, represented by our National Trustee Representative, Roland Riggs, who is again off to Crabtown. '14, the second in line, was represented by VAdm. Ruddock and Capt.

Hans, Johnie Michelson, our reliable attendant, represented the youngest class, '65.

The chapter commenced distribution of our excellent directory of active members residing in the Greater Bay area. Kudos are extended to our VPres. Charlie Bloom, and Treas. Tom Allen, both of '48, for their excellent job.

Charlie Butler '25 "volunteered" to take on the responsibility for compiling and launching the chapter Log. We have long felt a need for this important vehicle.

Gordie Ehrman '48 again "volunteered" to head up this year's membership drive. We recall the excellent job that he did last year.

We have just received computerized run-offs of all of the alumni residing in our general area. This will be used to feed information to class representatives. They will do the pick-and-shovel work of the team.

Heinie Armstrong, president, made a report including the extensive plans underway for the combined SG-Peninsula reception dinner which is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May. We will honor RAdm. Charles S. Minter, USN, who is to be our guest speaker.

As usual, the 3 June meeting will be reserved for business, including election and installation of officers for FY 1970-71.

VENEZUELA Our chapter held its monthly meeting on Thursday, 26 Feb., with the customary luncheon at the "Club 200." The meeting was animated and constructive and set the pace for activities in the new year. The new chapter officers were elected as follows: president, Mr. Henry Radner '43, vice president, Capt. Elio Orta Zambrano, Venezuelan Navy; secretary, Maj. Angelo Fernandez, USMC, '59; treasurer, Lt. James M. De Francia, USN, '63.

Significant plans made during the meeting were: The membership approved the awards committee recommendation to award a wristwatch in the name of the USNAAA for academic excellence in the English language over the five-year curriculum. Final acceptance of the award proposal rests with the Venezuelan CNO to whom appropriate gestures are being submitted. A history of the Caracas chapter is being elaborated in order to provide tradition and continuity for future membership. Excursions to the islands

of Margarita and La Orchila are planned aboard available vessels. These excursions have yielded a great deal of fraternity and fun to those participating in the past. The annual NAAA golf tournament was discussed and plans are presently underway to effect it in the near future. Additionally a tennis tournament is also being considered as a possible activity.

As you can see, our coming year promises to provide many opportunities in which to strengthen our natural ties of mutual respect and professional regard with the Venezuelan Navy and thus advance the precepts of our navies.

WASHINGTON, D. C. A very successful luncheon was held on IS March with about 175 in attendance, a record crowd. Another record was set with a span of 63 years between classes of '02 and '65 in attendance. Tied for the largest group were classes of '26 and '39.

Our speaker was the Honorable John Chaffee, Secretary of Navy. He talked about changes in the Department of Defense toward decentralization, permitting greater latitude on how the budget was apportioned and giving broad guideline direction only. He foresaw greater need for a strong Navy because of the changing conditions in the world; reduction in overseas bases; build-up of Russian seapower; the flexibility of sea-based forces; and the vulnerability of fixed installations. He spoke of the budget squeeze and how Adm. Moorer and he were striving for a quality Navy with the best of equipment.

He said our greatest problem was still retention of trained personnel because of long deployments, low pay, turmoil caused by reduction and the problem of the times resulting in the decline of prestige of the military man. He mentioned that the Navy was attacking the problem through housing construction and transient lodging, ship habitability programs, a variable sea pay, and improved promotion. He asked for alumni help in getting our best young men in the service in all programs by improving our image and prestige and encouraging those in the service to stay in.

He finished with a very fine tribute to the Naval Academy and to the men who had attended this fine institution. He received a standing ovation.

V/ILMINGTON The Wilmington chapter, at its 19 March meeting, had as its guest speaker Mr. P. W. Griffin. Mr. Griffin is the political and economic officer for Jordanian Affairs, U. S. State Department, and he spoke on the current Arab-Israel situation. Twenty-two members and guests attended and thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Griffin's presentation.

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In share of total energy demand, oil has become the dominant fuel. It supplied almost onethird ofthe Free World's energy needs in 1950 and almost one-half in 1968, and is expected to account for between 55 and 60 percent by 1980.

In another perspective, oil consumption in the Free World grew an average of 1.3 million barrels a day each year between 1950 and 1968.

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age of 3 to 3.5 percent a year and to reach about 19 million barrels a day by 1980. Oil demand in Western Europe is increasing at about double the U.S. rate. It will surpass consumption here by the late 1970's and will exceed 20 million barrels a day by 1980.

Texaco is looking forward to participating fully in this growth. We have complete confidence in our organization's ability to assume an everincreasing role in supplying the rapidly increasing markets for petroleum products throughout the Free World. We are also confident that wei shall continue to do so in a manner that will be^ rewarding to our stockholders, and to do soi with the efficiency and product quality demanded by our customers.

We look forward with great enthusiasm tc both the challenges and the opportunities which| will confront us.

[TEXACO^ Texaco offers challenging careers to qualified college graduates.

Write to Recruiting Coordinator,Texaco Inc., Box 52332, Houston,Texas 77052. An Equal Opportunity Employer.