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Creating a strange world of cold The coldest natural temperatLire ever recorded—100 degrees below zero —occurred in the Antarctic. But the people of Union Carbide are producing temperatures aU the way down to minus 450 degrees . . . approaching absolute zero!

StartKng things are being done at this unearthly cold temperature. Many types of living tissue are being preserved, and research is now weU under way in freezing whole blood. Certain metals become perfect conductors of electricity —a rare quality which may bring greater efficiency to electronic equipment. And, for over fifty years. Union Carbide has used these ultra-low temperatures to turn air into liquid . . . then extract oxygen, argon, nitrogen and other atmospheric gases in their pure form. They are produced on a mammoth scale to meet the great demand from industry.

Working with such extreme cold is still a young science known as cryogenics. I t is only one of many areas in which the people of Union Carbide are striving to make tomorrow a better world.

Learn about the exciting work going on now in gases, carbons, chemicals, metals, plastics, and nuclear energy.

Write for "Products and Processes" Booklet K, Union Carbide Corporation, 30 East 42nd St., New York 17,N.Y. In Canada, Union Carbide Canada Limited, Toronto.

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May, 1960

OVERSEAMANSHIP FOR THE MILITARY OFFICER (Part I)

by RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret.) '23

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COVER: MILITARY ACADEMY HEADS OPEN THREE-DAY CONFERENCE . . .

The four Superintendents who head the nation's military academies opened the Annual Superintendents' Conference at the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, 29 March.

Here the Superintendents leave the Naval Academy's Hubbard Hall following the opening session.

Left to right are: RAdm. Charles L. Melson, USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy; Lt. Gen. G. H. Davidson, USA, Superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy; Maj. Gen. William S. Stone, USAF, Superintendent of the U. S. Air Force Academy, and RAdm. S. H. Evans, USCG, Superintendent of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy.

Overseamanship for the Military Officer

by RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret.)

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HE PRESENCE of our military and naval officers and enlisted men in the ports and cities of foreign countries, many of them seeing other peoples and places for the first time, introduces serious problems. Many officers and men find their new experiences difficult—the customary conveniences of daily life are missing, and the language, usages, characteristics, and living habits of the people are vastly different. The officer living in a foreign country will encounter an opportunity and a peril—an opportunity to contribute materially to the better understanding of America among the people; a peril that his activities may damage OLir relations with that government and its people.

Many of the familiar overseas bases of before the war are still active, and new ones have been established in Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Orient, and the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Missions, military aid groups, or military attaches serve in virtually every capital in the world. Ships of our Navy, aircraft of our Air Force course the far Pacific, the South Seas, the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and South American waters. Literally, all of the cities and ports of the world are the officer's stage. His is the task to act well his part upon it.

THE CHALLENGE In facing up to this challenge, it would be well to consider the instructions which the Department of State has issued to its representatives: "It cannot be overemphasized that persons representing the United States abroad, in any capacity, and their families are the guests of the people of the countries in which they are stationed. This fact implies on their part the same sort of considerate behavior which they would expect in their own households. Their actions are scrutinized not only by the people of the country to which they are sent, but also by their compatriots traveling or residing abroad.

"Throughout the world certain modes of behavior help obtain cooperation and others do not. Those that do are simply customs which through long observance have come to be accepted as necessary and useful in the society in which they are found. These customs are part and parcel of their normal behavior."

The pamphlet goes on to advise the newcomer to "adjust to his new post as quickly as possible, (but) he is not expected to adopt those local customs which would make him conspicuous or which would give offense. Usually foreign customs are properly followed only in their native environment . . . Temporary adaptation to other modes does not supplant the ability to be at ease with your own people at home and abroad."

Much of the material for this article is adapted from a chapter of The Naval Officer's Guide, the fifth edition of which zvill be published in June, 1960, by the U. S. Naval Institute.

Each officer and man overseas has a primary mission.

It may be acquiring intelligence information, typing, teaching, technical assistance, driving a car or truck, radio communications, advising the host armed forces—however important or insignificant in itself, each person's task properly executed contributes to the accomplishment of the mission of the group. In addition to the primary mission, and at times overriding it in importance, are each person's diplomatic and political responsibilities. The one cannot be neglected or ignored without damage to the other.

The officer on foreign station must realize that he is in a great minority. His attitudes and habits are strange and conspicuous. H e is as much an oddity to the local people as they are to him. H e must early learn to be tolerant of manners and customs that differ from his own. Every effort must be made to understand them, that antagonism may not develop, which would seriously interfere with the accomplishment of his primary mission.

The people in most foreign countries want to be friendly and will try to make the visitor in their midst feel welcome.

As their guest and an American, the officer should reciprocate their friendliness and helpfulness. The friendship of the free and uncommitted nations of the world is important to the United States—it must be strengthened; this is a principal element of the mission of the officer abroad.

Success in working among a foreign people depends to a large extent upon the possession of an unusual ability to understand a foreign culture. Differences in cultural background will affect materially the work of every military man serving overseas.

Language is an important aspect of a culture. History, racial memories, group ideals and aspirations, family and political institutions also constitute significant elements of a culture. The officer, working among a foreign people for the first time, must strive to appreciate the nature of the basic problems which the people of that country have faced and understand their solutions or adjustments to them.

Sensitivity to the methods of thought, work, and worship, different from our own, influence significantly the effectiveness of an American officer, when he shifts from the environment of his familiar manners and mores into a tradition-bound, family-conscious culture. Recognizing the differences present in a new environment is not a simple matter. The nuances of governmental operation, methods of evaluation of accomplishment, and personal behavior patterns vary widely among the various areas of the world, and differ markedly from those to which we are accustomed in the United States. Understanding a complex foreign environment, whether it be Iran, Germany, Argentina, or Thailand, requires serious advance study, experience in the environment, intimate contact with the people, and cogent observation. The officer must strive to penetrate the foreign environment, to search out the salient facts and recurring attitudes which seem to dominate the other people's mentalities, and thus to understand the reasoning behind significant happenings.

As a technical expert on a foreign military mission, the officer must be able to translate the new technology into the local language, selecting only that which is relevant and SHIPMATE

Arthur A. Ageton zvas a Westerner brought up in Pullman, Washington, was educated in the local high school and Washington State College, and graduated from the Naval Academy on June 7, 1923.

During his naval career he served extensively overseas, having tours on the European Station, the Asiatic Station just before World War II, and visited in many other parts of the tuarld in the course of his duties at sea. In World War II, Admiral Ageton served as Executive Officer of the battleship W A S H I N G T O N in carrier air task forces and as commander of amphibious tctsk groups at Leyte, Lingayan, and Okinazva. On December 1, 1947, he retired in the rank of rear admiral.

After retirement. Rear Admiral Ageton worked for several years as a zvriter, author, and lecturer. In addition to many articles^ short stories, a juvenile, and a novel. The Jungle Seas, Admiral Ageton zvrote zvith Admiral William H. Standley, Admiral Ambassador to Russia, the memoirs of Admiral Standley as American Ambassador to the Soviet Union during World War II. In July 1954, Admiral Ageton was appointed by President Eisenhower to be the American Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, in which position he served for nearly three years. The background experience obtained in this duty and in his extensive service overseas as a naval officer, and in zvriting the above mentioned book, qualify him to zvrite on this im,portant subject. *

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adaptable. New weapons, a new system of military organization can only be introduced into a different culture successfully by a gradual process of feeding it into the existing structure, at the same time giving due regard to native ways and inhibitions.

To introduce new techniques into more primitive cultures requires the establishment of friendly and harmonious relations with local officials. The presence of large numbers of American officials and experts can be a very unsettling experience, and often produces anti-American feelings, outspoken at times, but more often concealed. Such feelings can create more severe problems than American efforts in the technical field can ever hope to solve. Anti-American sentiments must be reduced or, if possible, eliminated, by developing increasing sensitivity to the strange patterns of behavior which the officer finds in his new environment.

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS While customs and traditions vary widely throughout the world, depending upon the climate, locality, amount of Western influence, religion, and standard of living, certain fundamental similarities and differences must be recognized.

To understand the people of a country, you must know about their origin, history, and economic background.

Some people are socially conscious and possess high ideals of devotion to the common good, while, in other peoples, these characteristics are almost totally lacking. Some races are highly disciplined and have great respect for law and order, while others not only ignore these virtues but are really ignorant of them. In some countries, religion resides firmly in the heart of its people, while in others agnosticism and even atheism may be a credo of their faith.

Hospitality and courtesy are deeply rooted in the traditions of nearly all nations. In some countries, to refuse food or shelter to a person in need is considered tantamount to murder. Thus, inhospitality becomes an offense against the established mores and a sin against the local concept of the Supreme Being. Whatever their station in M A Y ,

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THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR at his desk in the Chancery.

life, as a guest in their homes you will be treated with kindness and consideration and offered to share the little that they have. When a host tells you "My house is your house," he means literally just that.

Many present-day customs have traditional origin in the location and climate of a country. Foreign people feel as strongly as we do the influence of their history and take pride in maintaining against all challenge the validity of its traditions. You must expect to find foreign citizens sensitive about their national and personal honor and dignity.

Many people are quick to take offense at a real or imaginary slight. Politeness in all your dealings is important because it indicates your respect for an individual person deserving honorable treatment.

The position of women in most countries is quite different from that accorded to women at home. In certain localities, women are kept in complete seclusion and may not even be seen by men other than their husbands and close male relatives. In others, women have a completely subordinate position to men and are closely and jealously regarded by their husbands and male relatives. It may be considered vulgar and disrespectful even to inquire about the health of a wife, daughter, or sister, or, at the other extreme, it is very discourteous to commence a business or social conversation without first making solicitous inquiry about a man's wife and such of the female members of his family as you know.

Marriage relations vary widely from country to country and will, in many cases, seem very strange. A man may be permitted by law to have four wives, and to divorce any one of them by pronouncing his intentions three times in the presence of competent witnesses. Or divorce may be virtually impossible, yet the keeping of mistresses outside the home may be the well-recognized right of any man who can afford them. Moreso, perhaps, than with us Americans, foreign men are extremely jealous of the women in their household and react violently to any insult or slight toward them, whether conscious or unconscious. Be sure that you learn, understand, and observe the conventions about women in your country.

The family unit, extending to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and third to fifth cousins, is much more pronounced in most foreign societies than it is at home. Many households, even among the poor, include grandparents and other relatives outside the immediate family. In some social structures, marriage between first cousins is not unusual. In others, when you marry a girl, you truly marry the whole family. Social life almost exclusively consists of frequent clan meetings and family social gatherings. Family unity extends much more into the business and political worlds than it does at home.

In many of the older societies, there is still a clearly defined social stratification, with various degrees of importance attributed to it. Rulers may come from only the higher strata of society, where lineage and tradition, plus better education prepare them for the effective exercise of authority. Even among the rural people, there are social distinctions based on birth, with every man knowing his relative rank and place.

Social discrimination by reason of race and color are by no means as uncommon overseas as you may have been led to believe. Whole tribes are sometimes regarded as social inferiors. Darker skin derogates its owner to the status of common laborer or field hand. Sons of the peasant and laboring classes are kept ignorant and submissive by denying them access to the leveling influence of education.

But there are also countries in which absolutely no discrimination by reason of race or color is practiced.

Even within the most rigid caste system, it must not be supposed that all opportunity is denied to the lower castes. Since World W a r I, many young men have availed themselves of the opportunity to better their lot through education and outstanding ability. A new class of educated elite has developed, moving into influential positions in government and business. Knowledge of the social and economic advantages of the "outside world" is filtering into many an isolated, underdeveloped country, where formerly every child was fated to be born, raised, work, and die in his father's caste.

T o avoid offending, you must acquire accurate knowledge of the ancient customs and tabus in the country of your residence, and observe them conscientiously. Since religious and social customs are closely intermingled, a single error on your part might violate both. Not to observe the local customs will be considered an affront to the personal honor and dignity of your hosts, and frequent offense will damage your standing so seriously that, regardless of your other merits and accomplishments, you are certain to fail in your mission.

Given the opportunity for better acquaintance, most people are warmhearted and hospitable, have quick and curious minds and possess a deep feeling of humanity.

They are ready and willing to like you. This is your challenge—give them the opportunity to do so!

LANGUAGE An indispensable tool for really getting to know a foreign person is to be able to talk to him in his own language.

"Old hands" may tell you that you can "get by" with English, that "everybody in Purania speaks English.'' Do not believe them! In the rural areas, you will have to speak the language. Too many colonels and captains, lieutenant commanders and majors and their wives spend three years "getting by" in foreign capitals and return home with little more language competence than they possessed when they arrived. You will want to do a better job than merely "get by." Whether or not an official course be offered in the months before departure, both your wife and you must commence your language study as soon as you know your destination.

President Eisenhower has said: "Knowledge of foreign languages is particularly important in the light of America's leadership in the Free World. Yet the American people are deficient in foreign languages, particularly those of the emerging nations in Asia, Africa, and the Near East.

It is imperative to our national security that such deficiencies be overcome."

Experience shows that Army and Air Force officers and their wives arrive in a foreign post much better prepared to communicate with the people of a country than our naval and Marine Corps families. Except for certain "language cripples," almost anyone with proper incentive and determination and much hard work can acquire a reasonable fluency in one of the "world languages." Some of the differently based tongues spoken by millions of people of the world are more difficult, but they, too, can be learned.

Be sure that your wife and children have the requisite determination.

Berlitz is available in most cities. In Washington, the Sanz 100-hour course usually certifies a modest competence on which to build. The Foreign Service Institute offers two language courses of interest to officers: an intensive course for four months which requires full time attendance at the Institute and which will produce a reasonable conversational competence; and part-time classes in world languages each morning from 7:30 to 8:45. Officers and their wives can enroll in either of these courses gratis, if recommended to the Institute by the appropriate authority having cognizance of their program.

The adult education course, given at the local high school or recreation center, though often maligned, can be helpful. I had three years of such Spanish courses before I went to South America and found them decidedly helpful in acquiring the necessary fluency within six months after arrival on post. My daughter's one year of high school Spanish was a tremendous assistance to her in learning the language.

Take advantage of any opportunity, however inadequate it may appear, to acquire a background of the language of your country before you sail. Your sponsoring service will usually provide funds for lessons if requested.

Continue your language lessons after arrival on post.

Your mission or office will often provide instruction. If not, you can hire a tutor for a small fee. O r you can enroll in the Embassy language classes. However you accomplish it, immediately after arrival arrange for language lessons for your family. Talk and listen to the language on every possible occasion.

The importance of language can hardly be overemphasized. You cannot develop friendship with another people unless you understand them. You cannot understand them unless you can communicate with them. So get out and meet the people, and talk to them in their own language. It will be difficult at first, but you will be surprised how rapidly you will acquire a reasonable understanding and competent fluency.

PREPARATION Certain mental and psychological preparation can ease the "cultural shock" which you are almost certain to experience on your first tour of foreign duty. You can expect to be very thoroughly screened. Do not worry about damage to your career. Your service recognizes the importance of duty overseas as attache, member of military mission and military aid group, and is stressing this importance and trying to arrange for orders to officers of such seniority that their career will be advanced not hindered by good performance of their duties abroad.

It is important to such good performance that you be a professional military officer. A professional attache might SHIPMATE

WIDE ACQUAINTANCE with the country is important for understanding the people and their problems. A group from the Embassy visits the ruins of a Jesuit Monastery.

possess certain advantages in language, experience in foreign living, and understanding of protocol, but the professional military officer will always be more useful to his service and to our country, because of his better knowledge and understanding of military problems. The other attributes of a good attache can be learned and must be learned promptly.

Do not expect too much. The tales of glamour and intrigue may be true in isolated cases and appear fascinating on television, but a great deal of hard work will be involved in the reality of a foreign situation. As one distinguished foreign service officer expressed it, "You need to be intelligent, quick thinking, contemplative. Good headwork is essential, but good footwork is important, too. I have always been afraid my feet will give out before my head."

An active and participating wife, who will be adaptable to any local situation, is vital to success in your mission.

Ask yourself—and your wife—do you really want to go ?

Try to obtain a frank and objective view of yourself —and your wife. Stand off at a distance and take a good look. Will you really work at the job? Or do you want to go "just for the ride"? Can you eliminate your prejudices against race, creed, or color—or at least restrain them?

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of all types and social levels, and seek out ways to sell yourselves as admirable Americans ? Will you both be good for our human relations with another people and their government ?

Bring your wife into the discussions at the earliest stage.

What she will say and do, how she will act and react, are nowhere as important to your effectiveness and to your future career as on foreign duty. Will she make the extra effort to prepare herself for her duties, to study the language, to entertain often and nicely, not only your American friends, but also your associates among the people of the country and the Diplomatic Corps? Will she be ever ready to go and see and mingle, regardless of dirt, heat, humidity, and primitive back country conditions ?

In many overseas situations, your wife can be much more effective than you on a day-to-day basis in advancing or improving our human relations. Will she, as well as you, feel a sense of responsibility for the foreign relations of the United States ? Will such a feeling help her to survive the damage to morale of bad plumbing, flying and crawling insects, outrageous dirt and disease, strange manners and mannerisms, and the many other difficulties which she will encounter ? Will your wife be your principal support and major asset to your overseas mission or a blot on the reputation of our country?

THE AMBASSADOR speaks at laying the cornerstone of the new American Embassy. Military and Naval Attaches accompany the Ambassador on such occasions.

Certain areas are classified as "hardship posts." Several of the following factors, but certainly not all of them, may be present at a post: isolation from other areas involving poor transportation and inadequate postal service; lack of comfortable and sanitary housing; lack of medical personnel and facilities; lack of healthful food, such as fresh vegetables and pasteurized milk; absence of modern sanitation, such as sewage disposal, garbage collection, and control of rodents and insect pests; prevalence of communicable diseases; extreme heat or cold and humidity, or excessive rainfall; frequency of natural calamities, such as earthquakes and typhoons; danger of civil disturbances, revolution, riots, or inadequate police protection.

Military personnel are expected to have the stamina and resourcefulness to make the best of local conditions. Every assignment, however uncomfortable, offers the opportunity to advance your cultural and linguistic understanding and to meet and to know another people.

Will you and your wife be willing to stay long enough to become fully effective at your jobs?

If both of you cannot answer these questions affirmatively, stay home.

Study thoroughly the country to which you will be assigned. The various services are now making a real attempt to inform officers going overseas as to their selection and country of assignment one year in advance of leaving the country. This gives you ample time for advance study of the culture and the people. Learn all that you can about their history and heritage. When and in what kind of a struggle did they win their independence ? What kind of men were their national heroes? Where did the people get their attitudes, values, and prejudices? What are their present social, political, and economic conditions, and for what are they now striving ? Your sponsoring office will be happy to provide you with the necessary materials for study under the midnight oil.

Know your stuff abouf the United States of America.

Read up on American history. Learn as much as you can about the current issues of American foreign and domestic policy. You are certain to be quizzed on such questions as segregation, juvenile delinquency, nuclear warfare, foreign aid, import restrictions, and so forth. Know about such

things. But don't talk about America all the time. Wait for your hosts to ask.

Find out all you can about living conditions. "Old hands" are nearly always available for consultation, but you can expect conditions to be worse than they will describe them.

Passage of time lends enchantment. If assigned to a base or station, your comfort will be as well provided as at home, with Officers' Club, commissary, exchange, dispensary, and recreational facilities. But if you will be with the MAAG, attache office, or military mission, take with you a few essentials and comforts, such as soap powder, soft tissues, and an air-conditioner. Standard antidysentary medicine will help to ease the initial "cultural shock." Study not only your service "post report," but also those of the Embassy and ICA missions.

Should you take your children? Certainly! The advantages to be "gained from living abroad far overbalance any disadvantage.

Be thoroughly briefed. Find out all that you possibly can about your job, its requirements, your necessary associations. Remember that, in addition to being an officer, you and your wife and children will also be official representatives. Your association with your new neighbors can be a fruitful or an unsettling experience for both parties.

Since you are the intruding element, it depends pretty much on you.

TRAVEL ADVICE Each member of your family will require a passport.

For assistance, notify your sponsoring office when you apply. The following documents will be required: Original orders.

Birth certificates of your family.

Evidence of naturalization, if applicable.

Old passports or their numbers.

Identification card and other identification.

Three passport-size photos, full face and uncovered, for each member of the family, your photo in uniform.

In Washington, ask your sponsoring office to obtain visas for all countries in which you will spend any time en route.

S H I P M A T E

Obtain necessary immunizations and physical examinations well ahead of departure. Carry immunization records and passports always with you. Physical examination and required "shots" can be obtained at any Armed Forces hospital or dispensary. Have your family and yourself in e-Kcellent dental condition before departure.

Look into the matter of baggage, what you may take with you, ship by express, and must send later. Mark and tag all of your gear clearly. If traveling" by government air or surface transportation, obtain well before embarkation

full information and copies of pamphlets issued by M S T S or M A T S .

Determine your new mailing address before departure and inform your usual correspondents, business firms, and magazine publishers. Have magazines, parcels, and dutiable articles forwarded via the nearest Fleet Post Office or Army Post Office. Leave a forwarding address at every place where you stop en route.

Part Tzvo Will Appear in the June-July Issue

Basic Organization of a Typical United States Diplomatic Mission Chief of Mission Deputy Chief of Mission

MAAG ^fission

Armed Services Attaches, Information Program ( U S I S ) , and officials of other U. S. Government agencies attached to the diplomatic mission.

Economic Section

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Political Section

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a. Promotion of U. S. economic foreign policies.

a. Political representation of U. S. policy.

b. Participation in negotiations for furtherance of U. S. economic objectives.

b. Participation in negotiations for furtherance of U. S. political objectives.

c. Observing, analyzing, and reporting on economic matters. d. Planning, advising on, and reviewing economic activities performed in the consular offices.

c. Observing, analyzing, and reporting on political developments of internal and international significance. d. Planning, advising on, and reviewing political activities performed in consular offices.

Supervision Consul General, other officers assigned in a staff capacity to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Mission.

Consular Section

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a. Visa services. b. Citizenship and passport services. c. Protection and welfare services for American citizens, property and interests. d. Notarials, public documents ; and quasi-legal services. e. Services for ships, seamen, and airmen. f. Special services for other Federal and State agencies. g. Planning, advising on, and reviewing consular activities performed in the consular offices.

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k Frank Discussion of the Contingency Option Act

by Capt. Paul R. Schratz, USN '39

YOUR PRESENT BENEFITS The Contingency Option Act is a new approach in estate planning, in our personal security, and in the benefits we receive as military men. From the first day in the Service one hears about the wonderful retirement and about the "retirement equity" in our active duty pay. Well, the miHtary retirement is wonderful, but there was a hooker— you have to live to enjoy it. The average naval officer who retires as a captain and who fights off the Grim Reaper until he and his wife reach age 65 can enjoy an income from Navy retirement and Social Security alone of over $900 per month. When you hear talk about going out short of a full career to get a "big job with one of the Generals" (Mills, Motors, or Electric), first check the benefits you are giving up and see how your family will make out. Almost no civilian plan compares with ours.

Few military people realize how extensive our coverage is—but again I emphasize, until COA came along it was a hit or miss opportunity.

The Contingency Option Act was put together, first to give you peace of mind during those retirement years, secure in the knowledge that your wife and children will be protected if you shuffle off before your time. Whether or not you are around, your family is now guaranteed a return for all the years of service you have put in. The second purpose of the Act is to provide a specific benefit to your surviving dependents in an area where they previously received nothing, and this, of course, is the most important provision.

The average Navy or Marine Corps officer is married to a gal three years younger than he is, and the gal of today outlives the male by about six years. Hence the average widow can expect nine years of widow's weeds. Recent statistics show that leas than 3 widows in 10 under age 25 will remarry; less than 1 in 20 widowed after age 40 will eventually find another husband. The average age of widowhood is 56 years and three-fourths of this group have a further life expectancy of over 20 years. These are startling figures.

But let's first take a look at our present benefits in the event of death—either active or retired—to see where the COA fits into the over-all plan. See Figure 1. One thing you must keep in mind: you cannot look at the Contingency Option Plan all by itself; it must be considered as an essential part of your over-all security program. Figure 1 is similar to a chart published by Navy Mutual Aid, to whom I am indebted for occasional assistance. Every officer should have a chart of this type with his personal papers.

A postcard to NMA, I am sure, would remedy any deficiency in this area in a few minutes.

In Figure 1, I chose a "typical" officer who as a Lieutenant Commander has two children, and, like many of us youngsters, plans eventually a family of four. Also like many of us he may keep putting out changes to the plan even after the operation has been completed. This chart follows the normal promotion system with as little deviation as possible because of the H u m p and White Charger.

Because of the great variations in families, ages, promotion status, etc., the computed values are faired in. They are neither exactly accurate for any case nor very inaccurate for all cases.

The top line is your retired pay, assuming a normal full career and retirement on 30 as a captain or colonel.

The next line represents the probable needs of your family based on experience and many years of study of this problem by the Navy Mutual Aid Association.

The Dependency and Indemnity compensation is the new benefit which came in when the Free Insurance went out. Note that it applies only in case of death on active duty.

The Social Security benefit is perhaps the most widely variable of any. The important thing to note is that your widow will benefit prior to age 62 only if you have minor children. If you die and leave no dependent youngster, she will get nothing until age 62.

It is quite apparent from study of the chart that your dependents are very well protected indeed, except if you die after retirement and do not have a plan such as the COA for protection of your dependents. It is also obvious that our active duty survivor benefits are quite extensive, and are just about all one needs, except perhaps for a little boost in case you phase out before the children get through college. And I emphasize that this chart is without benefit of any life insurance program. And please don't misunderstand me. I am not speaking against a life insurance program even for a second. Quite the contrary. W e do need ample life insurance, but the point is, it should be planned to fit in where the need is greatest and not just to augment extensive existing benefits. If widowhood comes after dad's retirement, Ma may get nothing. It is this most important area which life insurance helps fill, and which the COA is designed to fill.

There is one exception to the above statement that Ma may get nothing if she is widowed after retirement. Social Security may stretch benefits past retirement as long as you have minor children. Obviously the trick is to produce a youngster when you are 47 years old. This will insure that your widow has SS protection throughout widowhood because the youngster will not reach 18 until you are 65—and provided you don't pass on before age 47. A much simpler, less expensive, more practical but generally less rewarding plan is the Contingency Option Act. THE PROVISIONS OF COA The Contingency Option Act has great flexibility in the choice of options so as to fit your individual needs as closely as possible. The first OptioQ. takes care of the wife alone until her death or remarriage. And I had better define just who the "wife" is. She who gets the benefit of your COA is not necessarily the wife at the time you make the election and not necessarily the wife at the time of your death. She is the wife on the date of your retirement. They usually coincide.

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So if you plan to trade in that "40" for a pair of "20s," please check over your COA election first. (I have been using this story for years in lectures on the subject. One night my good wdfe had heard it once too often and quietly added, "Dad, you aren't wired for two '20s.' " Her advice paraphrases that of Ben Franklin: " W h y should you run the risk of disappointing a young girl when you know you can disappoint an old one?") But I am wandering.

Option 2 takes care of just the children and it is effective until the youngest child is 18. It does not matter whether you have one child or 50 children; the only factor for consideration is the age of the youngest child. There is one qualification, however, concerning the children. If you happen to have a retarded child, this Option will continue during the child's lifetime for as long as he is retarded and in need of special care.

you take Options 1 and 4, 2 and 4, 3 and 4, etc.) it restores your full retirement pay if you outlive your beneficiaries.

Option 4 will prevent the deductions from continuing throughout your life regardless of whether anybody is left to benefit. This is important, of course, for if by chance you decide to remarry, you will need the extra $50-$60 per month, because blondes come expensive, especially younger ones.

Having chosen the type of Option, you now have a choice in the amount of the annuity that can be taken. You can elect with your choice of option, that your beneficiaries receive one-half, one-quarter, or one-eighth of your net retired pay. Keep those three fractions in mind. I usually refer to the one-half option, which is the maximum, simply because it is a little easier to keep just one picture straight in your mind.

Option 3 is a combination of Options 1 and 2. It takes care of the entire family, the wife for life or until remarriage and the children until the youngest child at the time of your retirement has reached the age of 18.

Option 4 is not exactly an option but is more or less a safety clause. Added to Options 1, 2, or 3 (in other words

There is one additional factor. Under current law you must make the election before you complete your eighteenth year of service for pay. Once having requested the COA, you can change your option as often as you wish, with only one "hooker." At the time of your retirement, a modification to your selection must be at least five years old to

MAY,

1960

be effective. If you make your election at eighteen years' service, change it at twenty and again at twenty-two years' service, and retire on twenty-six years' service, the twentyyear election will be effective. Had you retired on twentyfive years' service, the twenty-year election would be effective ; and if you retired before that time, the election which you made at eighteen years' service would be binding.

There are two exceptions. The changes in the election may be made only t o the size or type of the Option. It does not change a "no" to "yes." If you did not elect the COA at your eighteenth year, you are out of the program permanently. If you made your election at eighteen years' service, and changed it t o a «o a year later, you cannot get back in at twenty years' service, even if you stay around until 90. Once you say "no" you are cut off forever.

I understand changes to the law are now under consideration to allow anybody to take advantage of COA if he merely anticipates his retirement by 3 years. The above, however, is the law as of April 1960.

The other exception was included in the fine print of the Hump legislation. When the Hump bill was passed in 1959, provision was included that the COA could be requested, modified or revoked at time of involuntary retirement and without regard t o any other provision of law.

A SAMPLE COMPUTATION The actual computations for your Contingency Option deduction are made from a complicated set of annuity tables. The variables a r e : your age at retirement, the difference in age between you and your wife, the age of the youngest child, the option selected, the fraction—one-half, one-fourth, or one-eighth, and whether your retirement is for service or disability.

Before I go any further, you will notice that in all the sample computations I have tacked on Option 4, the safety option. Option 4 actually costs you only "peanuts"; it is a matter of perhaps a dollar or two a month. But if you happen to outlive your beneficiaries, the amount you save thereafter is perhaps $100 per month. It is hard to visualize anybody not requesting Option 4 with his choice. It is small insurance against paying an awful lot of money.

Figure 2 shows a captain retiring on thirty years' service, retired pay $739. With a wife three years younger, onehalf annuity for the widow alone (Options 1-4), the deduction from his retired pay is $102 per month. His net retired pay, after the deduction, is $637, and the annuity to his widow is $318.

If he had chosen the one-quarter or the one-eighth annuity, the deductions are proportionately reduced, as are the annuities.

Should he decide that he does not want to protect his wife because she is a registered nurse, or he just wants to cut her off without a penny, and he wants to take care of the children only, he would choose Options 2 and 4. Notice how much less the deduction is: from $102 per month to only $16 per month. And actually, the annuity is higher for the children because the net retired pay is higher. So he can take care of four, five or more children and they will get $361 per month.

The question immediately comes to mind: "Why should the deduction be so much less for perhaps five youngsters than it is for the wife ?" Remember that this takes care of the children only until they reach the age of eighteen. The chances that you will live until your youngest child is 18 are excellent; hence the children usually have only a few years to enjoy your largess. But again, if you have a retarded child, there is almost no question of the Option

CAPTAIN, 30 YEARS SERVICE AGE 54-, WIFE 51 5 CHILDREN, YOUNGEST CHILD 10 OPTIONS 3 & ^ FAMILY

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you would elect, since the $361 would continue indefinitely.

Again the quarter and eighth aniuiities are correspondingly reduced.

Now consider the Family Option, Figure 2, Options 3 and 4. You will note that the deduction is very much the same—in fact, in this case it is identical with the deduction for Options 1 and 4. The cost for the widow alone is usually about the same as for widow and children, varying only a few cents a month in most cases, but if you have a much younger wife, you will notice the two columns coming apart. The family option deduction for the maximum annuity is $102 per month, and the benefits in the example chosen are virtually the same as for the widow alone.

Now as you look over these annuities, one thing you should keep in mind is how these benefits compare with life insurance settlement options. As a good rule of thumb, you can assume that your beneficiary will get about $50 to $90 per month on a $10,000 life insurance policy. It is quite obvious that the Contingency Plan benefits are far greater by comparison in both cost and settlement values.

BUT WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD IT? At this point you might say, "Gee, that's great protection, but what if I just can't afford the cost? After all, these deductions start at retirement when I take a big pay cut anyway. How can I afford the COA if I really need the protection?"

This, of course, is a frequent question, but the best answer is far too often overlooked. It is far too little known that you can choose a split Option. With a little fancy footwork, you can choose for example, Options 1 and 4 for an eighth, plus Options 2 and 4 for a quarter. Combining these options from the shaded areas of Figure 2, the total

cost of protection for your whole family is now only $36 and the annuity is $272. That is, your widow and children will get $272 monthly until the youngest child reaches 18, at which time the annuity will clrop to $89 a month. This provision is far too little understood but is a great advantage of COA, particularly in the case of our enlisted people with families who really need the coverage. For only $36 a month, you have provided substantial protection for your family during the period of greatest need and far cheaper than a comparable life insurance plan could have done.

In one additional case the split option assumes great importance. Should you have children by a previous marriage, it is conceivable that they would be living in separate households after your demise. In this possibility it may be wise to provide separately for each "household" just to avoid any possible administrative difficulties later on.

OR WHAT IF I GET PLUCKED? Well, so far so good. I suppose each of us figures he will make at least four stripes and possibly the broad one before retirement. But now the question comes up, what happens if I go for the maximum and then, much to my surprise, a Selection Board cuts me off at the knees? What if I find, instead of being a captain going out on thirty, that I am a commander going out on twenty? What then happens to my election of Options ?

Let's take a look at Figure 3. Here is the same officer at twenty years' service. Now this gent is a commander. H e is ten years younger than the captain, age 44; his wife is age 4 1 ; he has twelve children, let us say, and the youngest child is age 4. Under Options 1 and 4 (for the wife alone), his retired pay was not $739, but only $380; and his deduction is not $102, but is only $38. So his reduced retired

COMMANDER, 20 YEARS SERVICE AGE 4-M-, WIFE 41 12 CHILDREN, YOUNGEST CHILD 4OPTIONS 3 & 4- FAMILY

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pay is $342 and the income to the widow is $171. And so on through the quarter and eighth fractions. Even though the retired pay is less, the cost is markedly reduced. The annuity is substantial, covers a period when it is needed most and again is the cheapest possible kind of annuity coverage.

You will note, however, that the cost for the children alone is almost the same as it was in the case of the captain.

This is because the youngest child is now four and not fourteen. But for $16 a month you can still buy an income of $182 for the children. And once again the cost of the Family Option is only a bit more than that for the widow alone. Family protection adds much coverage for little added cost. Statistics show that the overwhelming percentage of officers choose the former over the latter. Option 3 over Option 1. One other thing you must consider in making your choice is that your widow may start making goo-goo eyes at the pall-bearer and remarry a few months after you made your last change of permanent address. (I don't mean to be facetious or pessimistic about the marriage question; I am merely trying to illustrate a point.)

But had you elected to take care of the widow alone and she remarries while there are minor children around, the little ones get nothing. Had you chosen the family option —at nearly identical cost—they would continue to benefit even after the remarriage. Even had you held off retiring until you made full Admiral with 65 years of service and no longer had dependent children, the rate would be computed for widow alone even though you had elected the family option. The point is, don't lose sight of the kiddies.

They can get hurt quite badly.

AND WHAT IF I GO OUT ON A PHYSICAL? As a general rule, retirement for disability costs much more than for service, roughly half again as much for the same plan. A very common complaint against the Contingency Option Act is the "rates for disability are too high." But this is another instance where we have to look at the whole picture. The major factor which balences the two is your income tax. Please consider Figure 4.

Here again is Captain Jack who retires for thirty years' service, with one dependent child, compared with his twin brother Luke, who retires the same day, same amount of service, but with 30% disability. The retired pay of each is $739. For Jack the tax exempt pay is zero, his withholding tax is $103 and his Contingency Option deductions (from the previous chart) are $102 per month. His net take-home pay is therefore $533, and tlie annuity which his widow will get is $318. Luke, on the other hand, gets the same retired pay $739; 30% of his active duty base pay —and I repeat, of his active base pay, or $296—is tax exempt, and his taxable retired pay is only $443. His withholding tax is $51 per month, and his COA deduction is $150. His net take-home pay is $3 higher than brother Jack's but his widow receives $25 less per month after he passes on. I did not choose this case specially. Because of the many variables I can only say that it is "typical" to illustrate the point.

Should Jack and Luke go out as commanders, the net take-home pay again is almost identical and Jack's family's annuity is again slightly higher.

Two other factors are extremely important in the comparison of the service versus disability case.

Last spring the Collector of Internal Revenue decided that the Sick Pay Exclusion of $100 per week, which the military now gets as active officers while hospitalized, applies also to retired officers. But the $100 weekly exclusion is granted retired officers whether or not they are hos12

SERVICE VS. DISABILITY Captain, 30 Years, 1 Dependent

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533.

536. $25.

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Children Service (22 Yrs.)

Disability (30%)

$775.

$775.

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$293.

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$ 1.

354.

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355. $13.

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$178.

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pitalized after retirement, and it continues until age 62. In effect, this very liberal benefit of more than $400 additional monthly tax exemption once again makes virtually all disability retired pay tax-free—the very thing Congress raised such a fuss over in 1948. I emphasize that tliis again was an action on the part of the T a x Man which was apparently neither requested nor expected by the services. The above figures on Income T a x do not include this sizeable additional benefit.

The other factor which must be considered is the probable expectancy of the widow. Jack above may have left a frail little old widow who won't survive him by more than four moons, whereas Luke despite his poor health may have married a robust Amazon who outlives him by thirty years.

The point is quite clear, I think. Under present COA laws and tax structure, the widow of the disabled officer is financially better protected in general than the widow of the officer retiring for service.

OK—AND NOW HOW DO I PAY FOR IT? That's a good question, of course. The cost of the Contingency Option Act is something you should not overlook. But first take another close look at Figure 1. I stated previously that the benefits in the sample do not include S H I P AA A T E

any life insurance protection. When you plan your life insurance program, do it with the thought of fitting it into your existing benefits where it will do the most good.

There's not much doubt that the one gap in the benefits handed us by law is the period between retirement and age 65 when Social Security starts. Nor is there much doubt that the COA is the cheapest and most efficient means of filling that gap. So why not use the values in your permanent insurance program to pay for the COA ?

The average officer can cut back considerably on his insurance needs at time of retirement. For normal requirements few of us need carry more than Navy Mutual Aid and our old Government Life Insurance (or N S L I ) after that Retired is placed behind the U S N . W h y not take one or two $10,000 policies to pay for your COA ? If you have a $10,000 straight or whole life policy taken out at age 25. for instance, the cash reserves will provide a "living income" of $15 a month until age 65 ; or $42 monthly until vou reach Social Security age if you retire at age 55. In both cases, of course. }-ou will no longer be paying the $15 monthly premium on the insurance so the net "in pocket" or budget income from a single policy would be $30 monthly for retirement at age 45 and $57 monthly for retirement at age 55. This amount alone will pay more than the entire cost of the "split option" election, and will par the large part of even the more expensive COA plans. \Miere the normal $10,000 insurance policy would have paid your beneficiaries $50 to $90 a month, you have now pyramided these values to buy COA protection paying $140 to $360 per month. No reputable insurance agent can dispute these figures. His pitch should be to fit commercial insurance into the COA plan. If he speaks against the COA, beware and be gone.

AND DON'T FORGET THE ENLISTED MEN Before I wrap this up, I would like to put in one more very important plug for the troops. Many of our enlisted men with families are not getting the word on COA and are missing out on the very protection they need. W e as commanding, executive, or division officers must insure they don't get frozen out. For example, for only 44 cents a month a C P O can buy a $44 annuity for the children.

The split option protection for the wife and children costs only $4 monthly and provides an annuity income of $65.

It is a command responsibility tliat our people get the dope.

Don't slough it off on the paymaster or the chaplain. And don't let a commercial insurance agent cross the gangway until he is thoroughly familiar with the Contingency Option Plan.

AND TO RECAPITULATE First, the COA is the cheapest protection plan of its kind in existence. I have heard of one or two civilian companies who have such an annuity plan. One requires a fiveyear anticipatory period, the other does not but requires that the employee pass an exam at time of retirement to make sure he is physically qualified for a reasonable expectancy. If he is not physically qualified, he cannot get coverage. This, of course, means that the person who needs most gets least.

Second, it is the most flexible protection plan of its type known. None of these civilian plans have the fractional coverage to my knowledge. There is one such plan referred to in the December '58 Shipmate, stating that the cost is roughly 3 5 % of the retired pay. The COA cost is roughly 15% of your retired pay.

Third, the COA actually guarantees to your survivors the retirement "equity" built up over long years of service.

You can insure a definite income for your dependents unM A Y ,

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der COA and be sure that your wife and children will have that much income guaranteed by the United States Government. Investments in stocks, bonds, real estate, or anything else in your portfolio will provide security for your dependents but very few of your investments are proof against a major depression. The COA is guaranteed.

Fourth, the COA is administered by BuPers and the Marine Corps, both of whom are wholly in sympathy with your needs.

Fifth, you may participate in this plan even though you are uninsurable at the time of your retirement. There is no qualification concerning your physical condition. If you are in bad shape and need this plan, it is just as good as though you were in great shape.

Sixth, the COA annuity payments are not considered as income by the V A ; hence, they are not taxable.

Seventh, these payments cannot be attached by creditors, and they are free of all legal process. If you should pass on and three or four years later your widow is involved in a serious lawsuit your Contingency Option annuity payments cannot be attached. These payments will continue free of legal process.

Many people who do not understand the COA claim it has important disadvantages. The most commonly talked of disadvantage is the use of separate scales for disability retirement. AVell, you have seen that as long as the income tax laws are anywhere near their current shape, the "disadvantage" is actually an advantage. I understand that legislation is now under consideration to replace the present tables with a single table for all retirements. I would like to go on record as saying that I oppose such a change as discriminatory.

Second, "The Contingency Option Plan has no cash value." This is true. The payments which you pay into this plan do not build up a cash surplus; they do not build up an estate. But I think you must consider that when you have passed the retirement date you have passed the age where you are working to build up an estate—this is the time you enjoy your estate previously earned. What you want to buy then is security.

Third, "It costs too much; life insurance is cheaper."

This is simply not true.

Fourth, "The five-year anticipatory period is too long."

Possibly so. I stated previously that legislation is under consideration to reduce this period. Again, I do not recommend a change.

Fifth, "It requires personal attention by each participant." This is certainly true. After all, the flexibility is tailored to your personal needs. So I think the least we can expect is to give it personal attention. You chose your wife after careful personal attention. Certainly her livelihood warrants the same consideration.

Sixth, "It is too complicated." Well, I think / understand it—and what more do you want?

I have only one recommendation—Go for it! This is one of the greatest benefits we have. D O N ' T miss the boat, and don't let your men with families miss out on it either.

Review your decision after each change in dependents, after each pay raise, after each promotion or demotion— especially at twenty-five years' service, because if you go out on thirty, your last chance to make an effective change to COA will be at 25 years.

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AM VERY HAPPY TO REPORT that the Secretary of the PRING IS BUSTING OUT all ovcr—as the saying goes. In 1 S Navy's Advisory Board on Educational Requirements previous articles I have commented on the severe win—commonly known as the SABER Board—recently gave ter we have had, which really began in mid-February, and how the heavy snows thwarted many efforts, and notably Wayne Hardin's in holding spring football practice. At this writing spring is very much in evidence:" cherry blossoms in the park, hoards of shirt-sleeved tourists, open windows, green blankets of grass on the new 54 acres, etc., etc.

The change in the weather becomes very significant when considering the tremendous building program under way and the need for sprucing up the Yard in preparation for June Week.

On 29-31 March, the Naval Academy hosted the Third Annual Superintendents' Conference. Assembled here for the three-day conference were the Superintendents, Commandants, Deans, Directors of Athletics, Registrars and a few other selected staff officers from the four Service Academies. Topics on the agenda were Admission and Entrance Requirements, Faculty, Curriculum, Indoctrination and Motivation, Administration and Intercollegiate Athletics; the conferees were afforded the opportunity to exchange ideas and concepts and reach joint conclusions.

These conclusions were released to the press and are listed below for your thoughtful consideration and reflection.

First) that the methods of selecting candidates should go beyond academic measures of achievement and should include measures of leadership and motivation for a Service career. That, although this is in practice, it should be extended. The Superintendents noted with satisfaction that an increasing number of members of Congress are authorizing the Academies to determine the best qualified nominees for admittance; second, that continuing research is needed in the field of admissions and approved a meeting of persons responsible for such research each fall to exchange information and coordinate research projects; third, that the elective and enrichment programs which have been developed over the last three years at the Service Academies are meeting with the enthusiasm of students and faculty and that the strengthening and expansion of such programs will be continued; fourth, that a minimum tour of four years for officer-instructors is desirable (already in effect at Air Force and Coast Guard Academies) ; fifth, that the Fourth Class of Plebe indoctrination programs are essential in leadership training of cadets and midshipmen; sixth, that the Public Information Officers would meet at an early date for the purpose of developing a public information program based on objectives common to all Service Academies; and, seventh, that the respective Directors of Athletics would meet periodically as an Athletic Council to outline a program of inter-Academy athletic policies and schedules, said Council to be advisory in nature and responsible to the Superintendents.

Next year's Superintendents' Conference will be held at the Air Force Academy.

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the Naval Academy an unqualified vote of confidence on the strong academic measures and enrichments adopted during the past year. The SABER Board recognized the success of the Naval Academy's program to strengthen and broaden the curriculum; the Board also expressed their satisfaction in the Naval Academy's "quick response" to the recommendations of the Curriculum Review Board.

The latter board, as you may recall, was that chaired by Dr. Richard G. Folsom, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and composed of leading educators—all of whom contributed their time and effort in an exhaustive study of our present curriculum and curriculum requirements.

NEW Naval Academy Mission has recently been A approved by the Secretary of the Navy. This Mission was developed and carefully drawn by our Academic Board who saw a need for a revised Mission in light of our changing times. We feel that the wording is not only more succinct and clear but it gives proper emphasis to the balanced preparation of midshipmen for careers of naval service. It reads as follows: "To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of Naval Service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government."

AT THIS TIME of the year we find ourselves extremely - ^ busy in screening the records of candidates for the Class of 1964. Although the results of the College Entrance Examinations which were administered on 12 March have not been received, we are reviewing the other criteria concerning the candidates, the composite of which is used in evaluating the whole man. Candidates successful (or unsuccessful) in passing their entrance examinations will be notified by the Chief of Naval Personnel about 1 May. Physical examinations will be administered at various points throughout the country about 9 May and after everything has been considered we expect to admit 1250 in the Class of '64 on 5 July. That the competition becomes keener each year is evidenced by the record number of hopeful candidates—approximately 4600.

T N A PHYSICAL SENSE the old school continues to grow.

-l Where you once saw knockabouts, you now see lacrosse games. Where you once had to march to Worden Field for drill periods, midshipmen now drill on Dewey Field, a SHIPMATE

NEW WINGS OF BANCROFT HALL

stone's throw away from the terraces of Bancroft Hall. On old Farragut Field, the tremendous frameworks of the Seventh and Eighth Wings and the 600-man assembly between the wings are taking shape in the characteristic design and structure of old Bancroft. With the 54 acres of grassed land fill now in use, and the new footbridge to Hospital Point completed, and many other plant improvement projects completed, I feel that we are moving ahead in a physical way as well as in an academic way. This is not to admit that the building program is completed; future plans call for the repairing and replacing of underground piping throughout the Yard, largely untouched for half a century. Complete renovation of Bancroft Hall one wing at a time is scheduled for the future. In addition, we have been authorized to rehabilitate the Officers' Club to the extent of remodeling the basement into a dining room.

This proposed room in the Club is long overdue and will be used extensively once completed—about mid-summer.

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EFORE CLOSING, I take this opportunity to tell the Classes of '10, '15, '25 and '30 that we look forward to your return in the spring. The Alumni House has informed us that '10 will be here 29 April-1 M a y ; 'IS, 13-15 M a y ; '25, 20-22 May and '30, 3-5 June. So, in advance, welcome back and every good wish for a wonderful reunion. Let us know what we can do to assist you in your planning.

My tour as Superintendent is rapidly drawing to a close.

As you perhaps know, Johnny Davidson, Class '29, relieves the watch this summer and you can be assured that this wonderful Academy of ours will continue to grow with such capable hands holding the reins.

With best wishes to each of you,

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IME MARCHES O N — in this case much too quickly —and in a few short weeks Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson, USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, will become Vice Admiral Charles L. Melson, USN, Commander First Fleet. Our sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued success are extended to Admiral Melson on his well-deserved promotion and his important assignment.

To say that Charlie Melson '27 has been an excellent Superintendent is the understatement of the year. Under his administration and leadership great physical improvements, some previously planned by his predecessors, have been accomplished or are underway. Of greater lasting significance are the modernization of the academic organization and the improved curriculum effected under Charlie's guidance. All alumni can point with pride to the high standards, organization and operations of our Alma Mater's academic and executive departments now geared MAY,

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for space-age leadership in education and training. Well done, Charlie Melson.

Long live the king! The new Superintendent will be Rear Admiral John F. Davidson, USN, currently Chief of the Navy Group, Joint U. S. Military Mission for Aid to Turkey. Congratulations to him on his assignment as Superintendent, and a sincere welcome on his return to the banks of the Severn. W e wish him the best of success and trust his tour as Superintendent will be pleasant and rewarding to him and constructive and beneficial to the Naval Academy.

John Davidson '29 returns to the Academy after an absence of only six years. From 1951 to May of 1954 Johnny did a grand job as Head of the Department of English, History and Government. He is an experienced submariner with a distinguished war record; he has the talent, experience, skill and personality to do the No. 1 job as Supe which we have every confidence he will do.

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Welcome aboard, John Davidson—may you have a happy and productive cruise.

are being detached—we tip our hat for jobs well done and wish them success and happiness in their new bnlets.

A few short weeks after the new Superintendent takes over, Captain W . F. Bringle, U S N , Commandant of Midshipmen, will be detached to take command of the attack carrier U S S K I T T Y H A W K ( C V A - 6 3 ) . Bush Bringle '37 has done an outstanding job as Commandant. We wish him well in his fine new command, and express real regret over his departure from the Academy where he has done so much for the betterment of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Jim Mini '35, present skipper of the U S S M I D W A Y ( C V A 4 1 ) , will be the new Commandant.

Of course, transfers in other ranks also are scheduled.

With so many top officers departing and so many reporting, the summer weeks at the Academy will resemble the players' melee at a pro football game when the ball changes hands—except the pros coming in all have had extensive experience in the jobs they are taking over.

It's deplorable that the Academy should at any time be subjected to such a scramble. With education and training of undergraduates now so vital a national topic, it is particularly unfortunate to have the Naval Academy the only institution of higher learning losing every two years and at one and the same time its "President," "Chief Administrator," "Chancellor," several "deans" and top assistants, and many others. The Naval Academy is different from any other institution of higher learning?

Yes, but not that different.

Can't something be done—without prejudice to other billets or personal careers—to augment stability and continuity in the high command at the Academy? Does not the source of the hard corps of dedicated professional naval officers deserve longer tours of duty for its key administrators and educators? And staggered reliefs when tours do expire?

W. F. F.

In addition to the departure of an outstanding Superintendent and an outstanding Commandant, the Academy staff of key officers faces many other changes in the short space of summer weeks. Among those who are either being detached or being assigned new jobs within the command are Academic Aide Bill Brinckloe '37, Director of Naval Science Bobo Thomson '35, Director of Social Sciences and Humanities Ned Dougherty '35, Director of Science and Engineering Sneed Schmidt '2>7, Head of Engineering Department Bill Lamb '40, Executive Officer of Bancroft Hall Doc Abbot '39, and Executive Officer of Physical Education John Bennett '41. To the foregoing named officers—all four-stripe captains and all but two of whom

All Hands Keep On Studying b y Capt. W . D. Brinckloe ' 3 7 Academic A i d e , U. S. N a v a l A c a d e m y

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HE MEASURELESS TASK FORCE, extending over an area so vast that each ship seems alone in a trackless sea, spanning a vertical continuum from the thin reaches of upper atmosphere to the black ocean depths, picks up an aHen presence at its outposts. Instantly sensors are probing, measuring, tracking. The readings flash over the horizon to the force's nerve center, and great electronic brains, selecting in micro-seconds the key data from their vast reservoirs of intelligence, weigh the odds and reach their instant decisions. As a sculptor might take clay and press it into living figures, they form counterforces from the huge three-dimensional armada and strike with a mathematical precision that allots never too little, never too much. The attack spent or turned aside, the computers erase the event from their electron memories and reform the force to meet the threats that follow.

This is sea power tomorrow—a tomorrow that soon will be today, for these incredible devices that can knot together this unwieldy force are coming into being fast. This unbelievably complex entity is our fleet of the future.

W h o will man it?

The question poses the key problem in the rapid evolution of a military profession more complex and demanding than the world has ever known; a profession that combines the essence of engineer, political economist and trained professional. Add to that the ability to inspire troops in the face of deprivation and danger without benefit of financial rewards or professional encomiums. And add to that, for the naval officer, the additional requirement of operational familiarity across the whole military spectrum: land, sea, air and underwater.

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will rise to the chalHowlenge of this revolutionary who environment? The Navy CAN WE PRODUCE MEN

sees a clear answer: Education on a greater scale than ever before.

Our seagoing service always has imposed exacting technical demands on its personnel, and its advocacy of a strong educational foundation in its officer corps has been a changeless tradition. Back in 1825 President John Quincy Adams was urging on Congress the Navy's need of an Academy "for the formation of scientific and accomplished officers." The school established twenty years later has for more than a century founded its professional training on a solid four-year academic core. During the Civil W a r the Academy inaugurated the nation's first steam engineering course. By 1884 a graduate school for the Navy had become a necessity, and the Naval A¥ar College was founded with the distinguished strategist, Alfred Thayer Mahan, as its head. Shortly after the turn of the century the Naval Postgraduate school opened its d'OT>Ts. Its first graduate course was in marine engineering, but before long it was offering a variety of graduate technical courses which paralleled the graduate professional courses of the Naval War College.

The first World W a r showed the need for an expanded educational structure, with graduate service school courses available to the officer as he advanced in rank. The War College set up a General Line course for officers of department head rank, the Junior Course for commanding officers and the Senior Course for flag officers, and distinguished naval leaders of World W a r II were products of this sequence.

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The war set back all permanent education plans in favor of crash wartime programs. At war's end the Navy faced two problems, one professional and the other personal. The professional was born of the logistics miracle of our Fast Carrier Task Force, which left Pearl Harbor in early 1944 and didn't come back until the war ended; the tremendous operational problems that faced staff planners who learned how to maintain this mighty war machine in far-off enemy waters demanded the establishment of senior professional courses in strategy and logistics on a global scale. The personal problem stemmed from the makeup of the postwar officer corps, expanded tenfold and with a high proportion of young officers who had interrupted their educations; thousands of these completed the General Line School, and thousands more were ordered back to college for the coveted sheepskin that seemed to promise equality of career opportunity.

The postwar Navy ushered in another significant change.

No longer could the Academy begin to meet the demand for new ensigns, so the Navy inaugurated the Holloway Plan for producing career officers at civilian universities.

Today the N R O T C provides nearly twice as many newensigns as the Academy; over a fourth of the N R O T C ofiicers, and nearly nine-tenths of the Academy officers, elect to stay in the Navy after their four obligated years.

Korea made it clear that there would be no peace unless we kept our forces strong. And the alarming strides of Russian military technology demanded that we put our full scientific resources behind our military efforts. Back in 1945 naval leaders had noted the vital contributions of basic science to victory, and had set up the office of Naval Research to continue sponsorship of that essential commodity-. This pace-setting organization has stimulated the nationwide quest for scientific discoveries of military importance, and its leadership of the military research community- has sparked a naval preeminence in science.

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H E NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL started overflowing its Annapolis home in the thirties as the original engineering curriculum was expanded. During the war it burst its seams completely, and Congress authorized permanent new facilities. After the war the school moved to its present splendid plant near Monterey, California. Congress authorized it to confer Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's degrees in engineering and related subjects, and it was accredited by the Engineering Council for Professional Development and the Western College Association. Today Monterey has an enrollment of over 1,000 officer students in forty engineering and allied courses, and present expansion plans will raise this to 1,400. In addition to the Monterey program, the Nav}- sends officers to many civilian graduate institutions.

The Navy has pulled itself up by its educational bootstraps to a post-war high with more than 68 per cent of its officers with baccalaureates and nearly 8 per cent with doctorates. ( T h e Army has 55.5 per cent with baccalaureates, and 49 per cent of the Air Force officers have degrees.)

Last fall the Secretary of the Navy set in motion a farsighted plan for officer education. Now beginning pilot runs in selected civilian institutions and the Postgraduate School, the so-called "Cook Board" program could mean postgraduate work for perhaps 60 per cent of the career officers and advanced degrees for many. The undertaking presages a Navy in which the graduate degree will fill the same need the Joaccalaureate does today. There can be no downgrading of the naval requirements for dedication and able combat leadership, but to these now must be added a technical competence unprecedented by former military standardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the naval officer's environment will be comMAY,

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plex as never before, and his decisions can affect issues of national survival.

These same forces are reshaping the enlisted training picture. The unschooled lad who went to sea at a tender age and learned his trade before the mast would have short shrift today. The Navy Occupational Handbook counsels prospective recruits to study plenty of math and science, stay in high school and graduate, and go to college if they can. Navy training is available for over sixty vocations, and a high school graduate who passes the qualification test can pick the Navy school of his choice. And more schools await him as he moves up the career ladder. If he shows officer potential, he may take the examinations for the challenging Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program.

This last program deserves comment. In 1954 the Navy took a hard look at the complicated new equipment then in research and development to see what effect it would have on manpower needs when it hit the fleet a few years hence. The findings were alarming: unless there was a dynamic program for providing technical competence of an entirely new sort, the ships simply could not keep the new gear up to snuff.

Technicians could not master these sophisticated new devices. It would take junior engineers in uniform to analyze the engineering problems, work from design data and engineering reports, train and direct maintenance technicians, and frequently make adjustments themselves.

And they would have to be alert to keep the equipment constantly improving, for today the force that doesn't advance falls swiftly behind. The program was designed to meet this challenge and its first graduates are just reaching the Fleet. It takes up to 500 enlisted men of high potential each year, sends them to college for four years of science or engineering, and commissions them as career officers on graduation. It is part of an overall plan to place the Navy on a firm educational footing.

A really educated officer deals in fundamental principles that do not go out of date, and he can understand and even initiate the shifts in naval developments. The Carnegie Corporation study on military education. Soldiers & Scholars, defines him as follows : "The versatile military executive will have a wide . . . knowledge of political, economic and scientific matters, plus an ability to absorb new data and concepts quickly (and) to understand the environment in which he has to operate. Such an officer must frequently work with and evaluate the recommendations of different sets of experts . . . H e must recognize political, economic or scientific problems when they exist, to determine when he needs additional guidance, to realize why certain action is or is not possible . . ."

In 1958 the Navy initiated its Advanced Science P r o gram for outstanding Academy and N R O T C graduates.

They go for one year to the anti-submarine development force and bump into the myriad unsolved technical problems of the elemental sea, then choose a graduate institution and pursue their selected scientific field to a doctorate.

The Navy doesn't channel these talented young officers, but prefers to show them the problems and give them their heads.

The Advanced Science Program is an imaginative approach to military education, as are many other of the Navy's programs, and imagination in fullest measure is required to meet today's tremendous military challenge.

May our Navy never run short of this kind of imagination !

Published in The Navy Blue Book, Vol. 1. Reprinted by permission of the publisher and the author. Copies of the excellent Navy Blue Book, a useful source of exten.sive information on today's Navy, may be obtained by tvriting_to the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Soft-cover edition, $1.50; hard-cover edition, $4.95.

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CAPITOL HILL

by Fred Lardner

" D Y THE TIME the May issue of Shipmate is off the press, the 86th Congress will have just about two months' time in which to act on legislation before it. The House has made good progress in considering various military personnel bills, as those dealing with employment of retired officers, retired pay equalization, and certain other subjects. It would be very disappointing if the Senate does not act on these bills.

The House has passed a bill placing tighter restrictions on "selling" activities of retired Regular officers who accept employment with defense contractors within two years after retirement, after considerable controversy within the House Armed Services Committee and on the House floor. For Navy and Marine Corps officers, this bill would increase their opportunities for employment by defense contractors, for it would repeal a law forever banning a retired Regular Navy or Marine Corps officer from "selling" to the Navy Department.

The House Armed Services Committee has held hearings on legislation to equalize retired pay. This hearing was before the full committee, of which Representative Carl Vinson (Dem., Ga.) is chairman. Perhaps Mr. Vinson, by avoiding sending the bill to a subcommittee first, may be able to convince his Georgia colleague in the Senate, Senator Richard Russell, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to do likewise.

If Senator Russell should assign the bill to a hearing before the full Senate committee, a hearing before the subcommittee headed by Senator John Stennis (Dem., Miss.) could be avoided. In 1959 Senator Stennis posed a dire threat to such legislation by saying that if it should reach his committee, he might broaden the subject of retired pay equalization to include an investigation of the practicability of contributory retirement pay.

Another aspect of the employment of retired Regular o£&cers—retirement by the U. S. Government—is still alive. Rep. Vinson said he is determined that there shall be further consideration, as soon as possible, of employment of retired officers by the Defense Department. If the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee does not come forward with a proposal, he said his committee would press the matter. He has received some encouragement from Senator Jacob Javits (Rep., N. Y.), who said that if the employment bill passed by the House reaches the Senate floor, he will endeavor to amend it to make it possible for more retired Regular officers to be employed by the Defense Department. The Defense Department in Washington, D. C., Senator Javits revealed, employs only 28 retired Regular officers,- and most of these are in the ranks of Major and below.

Employment in Defense Industries

The bill finally passed by the House was H.R. 11576, and it represents a compromise of conflicting views regarding the restrictions which should be placed on employment of retired officers in defense industries. The principal section of the bill reads as follows: "It shall be unlawful for a commissioned officer of an armed force of the United States IS

(other than an officer who served on active duty for less than eight years and whose primary duties during his period of active duty at no time included procurement or supply) within two years after release from active duty—(1) for himself, or (2) for another person, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity, to engage in any transaction, the purpose of which is to sell or to aid or assist in the selling of anything to the Department of Defense or an armed force of the United States, and such officer shall not be entitled to receive any retired pay for or on account of his service in the armed forces, to which he would otherwise be entitled, for a two-year period from the date he engages in any such transaction."

The words, "It shall be unlawful . . . ," were inserted to make it plain that an officer violating the law would be committing a crime. Such violation would result, the bill indicates, in loss of retired pay for two years.

In prior bills on the subject, loss of retired pay would be for the time engaged in selling.

Another important section of the bill reads: "Any retired commissioned officer subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice who violates any provision of this Act shall be tried by a court-martial and shall, upon conviction, be punished as a court-martial shall direct."

Controversial Points

There was heated debate between Rep. F. Edward Hebert (Dem., La.), whose subcommittee held hearings on this subject and who sponsored the original bill, H.R. 9682, on it January 18, and Reps. Vinson and Kilday.

Rep. Paul J. Kilday (Dem., Tex.) sponsored H.R. 11576. Rep. Hebert argued that retired officers violating the act should be tried by Federal civilian courts. There were other angles of controversy, involving these and other House members.

In order to give you some idea of the views presented, we quote or summarize here some of the statements made and actions taken.

Rep. Hebert: "The only method you have is a civilian court, and through the history of courts-martial, if there ever has been a time that a military court-martial was held on a retired officer for violation of a civil act, it has not been brought to my attention. Certainly I have heard of no general or admiral being court-martialed. What would a military court-martial be for a general or an admiral ?

Just an old class reunion."

Rep. Kilday, who, among other things, is chairman of a Special Subcommittee on Revision of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, explained the possible effect of the application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, adverse action in a Federal civilian court, and courts-martial, in connection with the subject of "selling" to the Government.

Retired personnel of a Regular component of the Armed Forces who are entitled to receive pay are subject to the Code, he said.

"Though not specifically mentioned in this code," he said, "all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the Armed Forces, all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the Armed Forces,

crimes and offenses not capital of which persons subject to this code may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general or special or summary court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense and punished at the discretion of such courts.

"Section 1161 of Title 10, U. S. Code, subsection B, states; 'The President may drop from the rolls of any Armed Force any commissioned officer . . . who is sentenced to confinement in a Federal or State penitentiary . . . after having been found guilty of an offense by a court other than a court-martial or other military court, and whose sentence has become final.'

"Does this committee want to put in the bill such a condition that the punishment would tend toward disenrollment, thereby forfeiting all the rights, all of the income of the widow and the orphans of that military man ?"

Rep. Huddleston (Dem., Ala.): "When this House is ready to impose upon itself, and Cabinet and other officers of the Government, limitations with regard to the improper use of influence and make violations of these limitations subject to the criminal code, then I will stand ready to impose the same sanctions upon retired officers of our Armed Forces."

Rep. Stratton (Dem., N . Y.): "I am not thinking of the admirals and the generals.

They can take care of themselves. I am thinking of the majors, the lieutenant colonels, the commanders and the captains, who are being forced out of the services today because of legislation enacted by this Congress, with more such legislation coming, and going out at 45 or 50 years while their families are still young and their financial responsibilities at their heaviest. These men cannot live on their retirement income. They must find jobs somewhere in private industry."

Rep. Meyer (Dem., Vermont): ". . . the issue we are now facing is not only influence peddling, it is not only collusion, it is not only corruption, but it is also whether we are to turn back, whether we are going to stop the growth of military influence in every phase of American life."

Rep. Katherine St. George (Rep., N. Y.): "This bill should be renamed . . . it should be named the Caesar's Wife bill because it is all about an aura of suspicion. As far as I know the only individual who was ever supposed to be above suspicion was Caesar's wife, and it would be extremely difficult for any gentleman, including the top brass, to qualify for that definition."

O n Selling

The bill as passed by the House provides a definition of selling more directly connected with selling than did the original bill, H.R. 9682, by Rep. Hebert. Hebert's bill said: ". . . engages in any transaction, the direct or indirect purpose of which is to sell anything to the Department of Defense or an armed force. . . ." Kilday's bill, H.R. 11576, says: ". . . to engage in any transaction, the purpose of which is to sell or to aid or assist in the selling of anything to the Department of Defense or an armed force. . . ."

Rep. Vinson said it is "my interpretation that there must be a personal contact between S H I P M A T E

the seller and the buyer and the person must come in contact with someone in authority in the Departmnet who has the authority to make a contract."

This interpretation of selling is vastly different from that supplied by tlie Hebert Committee, who said that a "proposal to create hardware is as much a part of the sale of that hardware as the product itself," and that selling to the Government includes contacts dealing "with the procurement of tangibles or intangibles in existence at the time or to be produced in tlie future."

The following testimony on selling^ offered by the National Association of Manufacturers at the recent hearings, is extremely interesting.

"Many individuals of widely varying ages leaving the Government service have abilities that certainly have immediate and crucial value in the world technological race," the Association stated. "It would be disastrous if, for example, able young engineers or retired experienced military and civilian Government personnel were broadly precluded from contributing their ready talents toward fostering the defense of our country and its economic growth by continuing their work in private industry as employees or in their own business. . . . It is one thing to bar a recently retired officer from actually negotiating contracts with his former associates, but quite another to bar the same officer from a purely managerial production or research position for which his technical competence particularly qualifies him. We cannot agree with the committee's report to the effect that every participant in the proposal, development, and production process is engaged in selling. Your previous hearings indicate that a vast ma-

jority of former commissioned officers and Defense Department personnel employed by defense contractors are not, in fact, in any way connected with sales, sales promotion, or negotiation of contracts. These men do, however, make an invaluable contribution to the defense effort at a time when their usefulness to that effort is in many cases at its peak.

Those engaged in the defense effort, in both Government and industry, would be acting contrary to the public interest if they failed to take advantage of the accumulation of knowledge and skill possessed by retired defense personnel. Full utilization of such technical skills is of the utmost importance to the security of the United States in its current technological race with a potential enemy which unceasingly encourages, develops, and utilizes every man-hour of technical skill available to it."

Retired Pay Equalization

Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates, Jr., has put the Administration squarely behind retired pay equalization legislation. By enacting such a bill, Mr. Gates said, "we will be keeping faith with those who kept faith with their country, particularly during the dark and dangerous days of World War II, and to all who have given the best years of their lives in loyal, honorable service in our Armed Forces.

"We also will retain the invaluable concept that a retired member of the Armed Forces is still a part, and an important part, of our defense team," he added.

Secretary Gates said that his opinions are shared by the military departments and by President Eisenhower.

A new retired pay equalization bill is the

subject of the hearings. It is H.R. 11318, sponsored by Rep. Kilday, who heads the Armed Services subcommittee dealing with pay. It is much like the originl bill, H.R. 9304, sponsored by the Defense Department through Mr. Kilday. However, it does not include personnel retired prior to October 1, 1949, the effective date of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, and who did not elect to come under that law. H.R. 9304 offered a six per cent increase in pay to those retired under laws in effect before October 1, 1949.

The bill H.R. 11318 would authorize those eligible to recompute their pay on the traditional basis of estimating retired pay, to continue receiving present pay if it is higher than recomputed pay. The six per cent increase given to enlisted personnel and some lowranking officers under the Military Pay Act of 1958 is higher than the increase they would receive if their pay were to be based on active duty pay for the same grades arid ranks.

The Defense Department, Secretary Gates said, "does not desire any discrimination to exist against our retired personnel and particularly those officers who bore the brunt of senior responsibility in command during wartime, many of whom did so with great distinction, patriotism and heroism. These officers are denied the traditional corresponding raise in their retirement pay, while it will be given to those who came after them who served in lesser roles of responsibility during wartime and some in the future who may never be exposed to combat."

Among the organizations supporting the bill were the Retired Officers Association, American Legion, Reserve Officers Association, Disabled Officers Association, and the Fleet Reserve Association.

INSIDE THE MAIN GATE

by Bob Kennedy

surprisingly to the greater part CONFORMING of this northern hemisphere of ours, spring has arrived at Annapolis. Even if there were no trees to grow leaves, or grass to become green, or beautiful sunny days, there would still be Spring Leave, and the last of the "Dark Ages"; and so it was.

Parades, despite unpopularity, are back in fashion again—^much as before except in the case of that exclusive group of nine firsties, known as "file closers." The formerly unburdened last rank has been replaced by one similar to the first; three MPOs with rifles and three platoon ensigns with swords—the latter weapons maintained perpetually in the "carry" position, to the great dismay of all those so burdened. Also, in order to improve proficiency, all stripers are now wearing swords to outside noon meal formations.

Since the end of Spring Leave, first classmen have been permitted to keep their cars within the seven-mile limit. All cars are registered with the Mid'n Company Commanders, and special fluorescent stickers assigned to each so registered. They may be M A Y ,

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used for authorized weekends only until the last exam of the year is over.

The "older folk" have done another terrific job in the Navy Relief Show, "Howie," a rather risque comedy with some Broadwayclass acting. So far, it's been amazingly popular in this quarter.

The new bunch of sports has just begun, with high hopes riding especially on the powerful baseball and lacrosse squads. The former, last year's Ivy League champ, looks no weaker despite the loss of a big part of the infield. Captain Dick Brown has moved in at first base, with Joe Bellino going to the outfield, and youngster Harvey Cybul taking over as catcher. For pitching we look mainly to lefty Chuck Davis, a 9-0 workhorse last year. In lacrosse, pre-season talk has us in a four-way deadlock for third ranking power, with Army second, and Maryland on top.

Captain Dick Pariseau, and All-American goalie Mickey Reeves could very well change this picture for the better.

The fruits of reclamation are recently being realized—the landfill of Dewey Basin,

christened inevitably "Dewey Field," is being used for lacrosse practice, and occasionally Softball too. On the other such project, the new 7th and 8th wings are rapidly taking form, ready to be united with their aging and overcrowded predecessors. And while weVe speaking of engineering marvels, the recently finished bridge from the gas station area to Hospital Point is saving man-hours at the rate of 100 per day. Aging first class sports officials are forever indebted.

The Ring Dance this year is going afloat —an excursion steamer will get the nod over immobile Memorial or MacDonough Halls, and sounds like a great idea. Speaking of "boats," it looks like another continental U.S. cruise for the new youngsters, probably the East Coast.

Before leaving, I want to mention the five very capable first classmen selected for the Postgraduate program. They are Buzz Sollberger, Paul Sparks, Tim Anderson, Al Krulisch and Bob McAfee. Good luck to you all.

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THE " N E W " Naval Academy. Aerial photo taken 9 April 1960 by F8U1P of VFP-62 (NAS, Jacksonville, Fla.).

WITH A ROUND TURN

by John D. Hayes ' 2 4 At Last, a Fine W o r l d W a r II Book By an Enlisted Man Wake of the Wahoo. By Forest J. Sterling (Chilton Co., 210 pp., $3.95).

The column this month can be started on a happy note. At last we have a book on the World War II Navy written by an enhsted man. This one is a splendid documentary on a notable ship. Its author is a Chief Yeoman, now in the Fleet Reserve, who joined the Navy in 1930 and who served in submarines on the old China Station. I could not lay the book down.

The November 1958 Shipmate has an item which included the statements:' "World War II brought forth some fine naval literature but none of it by enlisted men. The central character in these works always seems to be the J.O. who is actually a secondary figure in shipboard life. The college boy-J.O. authors of World War II never learned to know the men who gave vital force to the fascinating little worlds of which they wrote. The enlisted men in these stories serve only as background for the struggle between the goldbraided youngsters and the 'Old Man.' "Censorship kept the Navy's enlisted men silent through World War II and the regular officers who knew them best had other work to do. It is an historical tragedy that in the greatest days of the U. S. Navy, the men who breathed life into the ships are to be as silent as were the men within the 'wooden walls of England.'"

The barrier has now been broken by a real sailorman who writes of the world of the enlisted man into which officers can never penetrateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even in a tight little submarine commanded by incomparable "Mush" Morton '30. Let us hope that Sterling's example will encourage others to break out those proscribed diaries or bring alive the war records 20

by adding unforgettable episodes of shipboard life.

The WAHOO in her great war patrols had two of the best submariners in our Navy, relaxed Morton and iron-nerved O'Kane '34. The two made an unbeatable team in which Morton was still the boss. Sterling's admiration for Morton, almost adoration, comes out in every page. He is more reserved about O'Kane. But it is the enlisted men of whom he gives the incomparable word pictures, such as "Pappy" Rau, chief of the boat, his friends, Rennels the ship's cook and Phillips the baker. The realism of the book shows in the conference in the Chiefs' quarters over Morton's strange ways. They soon found that Morton was unorthodox in everything he didâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even fighting his boat.

Sterling writes with charm and none of the book's reality is lost because there is not a bit of printed filth in it. Where is there better writing in the English language? "When I came topside again I was a first class petty officer with thirty days' leave. That added to a pretty wife summed up my universe for the moment." Nowhere is the sad tale of the bad torpedoes told more poignantly than in the letter of Verne Skjonski '34 to his friend in the Bureau of Ordnance.

My vote is that this book joins Herman Melville's White Jacket, Marcus Goodrich's Delilah and Paul Shubert's Come On Texas in comprising the worthwhile literature on the American sailorman. No better monument to the WAHOO and the worthy men in her could have been erected.

Sterling was transferred from the WAHOO just a few minutes before she left Midway for her last patrol. "When I looked around, the line handlers were near the end of the pier walking back toward the SPERRY. I threw my seabag on the rough planks and sat on it.

I lighted several cigarettes and smoked them before the WAHOO, a tiny submarine silhouette on the horizon, headed into a rain squall and disappeared from sight. Forever."

Principles and Problems Of N a v a l Leadership, NavPers 15924 The unfavorable review that I gave this 224-page pamphlet in the March Shipmate has been questioned by some worthy people and I must defend myself. My reason for disliking this book is that, despite its title, it takes the psychological and not the leadership approach to the problems of handling men.

I do not know what clinical psychology is but from this book it seems to concern itself with making the misfit normal. To me leadership deals with normal men, making them go beyond themselves. There is part saint and part misfit in all of us so leadership has two tools, motivation and discipline. The word "discipline" will not be found in the index of this book.

There are in every group, let us say, 10% good men, 10% bums and 80% "even as you and I." An officer can make the 80% go one way or the other by challenging the good men or patronizing the bums. This book does the latter. Compare its characters with the MEN

of the

WAHOO.

Instead of teaching an officer to search his own soul as he will have to do in the day of battle, this book encourages the "Dear Abby" approach. Incidentally, only two of the fourteen cases originated on board ship. A good division officer could give the answers to these without 25 pages of discussion. This tends to confirm my appraisal that psychology is only common sense elaborated on. Sailors may not be far wrong in their label, "talking doctors."

I recall some Case Instruction pamphlets on leadership produced by the then BuNav about thirty years ago. A comparison might be in order.

Should any be still interested in how I feel on this subject, they might look in the April issue of Otir Navy.

S H I P M A T E

A New Auditorium and Library, A Challenge to Our Civilian Alumni "The state of Mahan Auditorium is very nearly a disgrace to the Academy. It is neither large enough for a dramatic production of any size nor is it well adapted for anytliing else: concerts, lectures or classes.

Perhaps it needs an interested group of patrons who will do for it what another group has done for the stadium."

These remarks did not come from a midshipman, a faculty member or an alumnus.

They are the words of a civilian, the reporter of the Annapolis Evening Capitol who reviewed this year's fine Navy Relief show.

Now that the stadium is built, more athletic fields provided and new wings of Bancroft Hall nearing completion, the crying need of the Naval Academy is a replacement for Mahan Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an auditorium that will seat 5,000 people and a library with a capacity of from 400,000 to 500,000 volumes and with archival facilities to preserve the private papers of the naval profession, past and future.

"The interested group of patrons" to which Mr. Anderson referred seems to me none other than our civilian graduates. The article in the last issue of Shipmate with the title "The Civilian Point of View" contained some very revealing figures, indicating the debt that this group owes to the Naval Academy.

The most rudimentary surveys show that a college education adds a minimum of $4,000 a year to earning capacity. An alumnus of a civilian college is made to feel from the day he enters that tuition in no way pays for what he is receiving, that he is incurring a lifelong debt on w^hich he will make continual payments. The officer alumnus of the Naval

.\cademy is discharging his debt in the sacrifices of his profession. Our civilian alumni are doing neither.

I herewith throw out the challenge to them to get their Alma Mater a new library and auditorium. How about it?

"Shameful Strife In the Pentagon" Many of us, no doubt, read the article in the 4 April issue of Life magazine with the above title. After several paragraphs of "dreadful" examples, the author blithely states, "A few bold reforms can halt the worst effects of interservice rivalry." The "bold reforms" turn out to be nothing but some more shuffling of boxes in the organization chart.

I do not have the gall to add another portion into the pot of panaceas on what should be done about the Pentagon. But I think I can suggest two causes for it all that have not been presented before.

The first is the schizophrenia within the military profession, trying to do two jobs, opposite and contradictory in nature. Military people are expected to both deter war and to win it. They must design the weapons and make the plans both to deter the general war and fight the limited war and at the same time keep one from becoming the other. How can men think straight with such a dual personality forced upon them?

A second cause for our "decade of trouble,'' I believe, stems from the hasty amalgamation after World War II of the Naval and Military Affairs Committees of Congress into the Armed Services Committees. This was supposed to help unification but it has resulted instead in Congress losing control of

appropriations and of its Constitutional function "to support armies and maintain a navy."

All it can do now is nit-pick at the defense iDudget presented to it. This move also changed the age-old service rivalry into a family quarrel, always the worst kind.

Captain Russell Grenfell, RN, in his Main Fleet to Singapore (Macmillan, 1952) traced the decline between the two World Wars of British sea power and with it British greatness. He attributed the decline to the governmental system of his country whereby the Treasury controls defense expenditures without responsibility for the power it thereby wields. Grenfell writes, "There is much to be said for the American system whereby the fighting services deal directly with the financially responsible body in the country; namely Congress. Admirals and generals argue their case before congressional committees."* Is this still true? * Pages 214-215. Better yet, read the whole last chapter, "End of an Epoch."

Navy Mutual Aid 81st Annual Report If you are still in the service and are not a member of the Navy Mutual Aid Association, you should be. If you are, you recently received a splendidly printed booklet with the title, 81st Annual Report. You might, like I did, skip over the first 45 pages. I do not have to be convinced that the Navy Mutual Aid is a sound and a fine outfit. But be sure to read the rest of the book, full of information on estates, wills, survivor entitlements, all the matters with which our Association is concerned for our and our dependents' sake. I believe there is one omission, however. No reference is made to Military Survivors, Inc.

The Mail Boat Shipmate: I read with much interest "Bumboater" on page 6 of Shipmate for March 1960 and noted Admiral Wilson's picture. I served under him

month before attaining the age of 93. The picture shown with the article was taken zvhen Adm. Wilson zvas a rear admiral.

Shipmate: Admiral John D. Hayes '24, in his column "With A Round Turn" in the March 1960 issue of Shipmate, in giving his "once over lightly" for some military books of 1959, mentions two of them with which I have some familiarityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Writing Guide for Naval Officers, NavPers 10009, and Principles and Problems of Naval Leadership, NavPers 15924. About the Writing Guide for Naval Officers he says, "Have your yeoman send for two copies, one for you and one for him, and both read it." About Principles and Problons A. S. HICKEY '06 of Naval Leadership he says, "I cannot trust ED. NOTE: Adm. Henry B. Wilson, Class myself to say what I think of this book but I of 1881, was born 23 February 1861. He was wish I knew some way to get my $1.00 retired upon reaching the age of 64 on^ 23 back."

February 1925 with the rank of rear admiral.

I am flattered by his words about the He zvas advanced on the retired list to adWriting Guide for Naval Officers, because I miral by the Act of 21 June 1930 (Adm. Wilson held the rank of admiral while Com- put it together while working for the Trainmanding Atlantic Fleet from 20 June 1919 ing Division of the Bureau of Naval Personuntil just prior to reporting as Superintendent nel. I took the existing Air Force and Army of the Naval Academy on 5 July 1921). Adm. publications, shortened them, threw some salt Wilson died on 30 January 1954, less than a water on them, and added some new chapters on the

PENNSYLVANIA. When I saw

him

later, he was in command of the Fleet with the rank of Admiral. I was surprised to note the "R" before the "Adm." under the photo.

His name is in the Register of Alumni as Admiral. He retired in 1925 and died in 1954 at the age of 92 if I remember correctly. I know he was over 90. He was the first man who ever put me under suspension and then released me because he said "he wished to put the fear of the Almighty into the wardroom."

Sincerely yours,

M A Y ,

1 9 6 0

and sections to make a publication specifically related to Navy problems.

Unfortunately, during that time I was busy on other things, the budget was so short and so a really good designing job could not be done. However, I had a lot of help from the many fine people in BuPers and the book has received much praise from officers high and low within and without the Navy Department. I still have a lot of reservations; and when I look at it, I think, "It is just a beginning. It could be much better."

I give all this build-up to the Writing Guide because, you see, I was the editor of the book. Principles and Problems of Naval Leadership, on which Admiral Hayes comments so glumly!

I did not, repeat, did not, write Principles and Problems of Naval Leadership. However, I encouraged and supported the author, and while not changing any of its substance or basic approach did do some 10% to 20% rewrite of it in the course of editing it. I also added the "Questions For Further Study" at the end of each chapter and the Bibliography.

Before the book was printed, it was tested carefully in manuscript form by distributing 21

well over 200 copies to schools, commands, and officers and petty officers all over the Navy. The unanimity of enthusiasm was so impressive that the Bureau committed itself to thousands of copies in printed form. Independently of BuPers, the Government Printing Office apparently was also impressed by the book and has put it up for sale to the public, as witness the fact that Admiral Hayes was able to buy it for $1.00.

In our file of comments, his is the major criticism. But we should be committed to the search for the truth and not the justification of the status quo, and so Admiral Hayes may well be right. However, I wonder if there possibly could be an explanation for his disappointment. When I was editing the book, it seemed to me that many of the cases, if read haphazardly or if the readers were in certain frames of mind, might appear inconsequential, confusing, and just plain frustrating. Accordingly, I added, and BuPers authorities approved, the "Questions For Further Study."

If you and Admiral Hayes will look at these "Questions For Further Study" carefully, I think you will find that most of them refer to the very doubts and frustrations that a reviewer might experience. The cases are incomplete in their statements of the problerns and their solutions. The idea of the book is that you are supposed to think—even get angry—^when you study the cases. The idea of the "Questions For Further Study," and the "Reading Lists," is to make sure that those who read will be stimulated to start thinking—and even get angry—and dig further into all the things that perhaps should have been said and were not. May I suggest that Admiral Hayes try the book again and see if it is worth more than he first thought ?

Sincerely, FREDERICK C . DYER

Chevy Chase, Maryland NOTE: Mr. Dyer, recently selected for Commander in inactive Reserve, is co-author with RAdm. Harley Cope of The Petty Officer's Guide, now going into its fourth edition; a member of the Leadership Staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel; and secretary of the Department of the Navy Leadership Working Group of which the Hon. Richard Jackson, Assistant Secretary (PQ-RF), is chairman. Navy—The Magazine of Seapower cited him as its outstanding writer during 1958 He is the author of Executive's Guide to Handling People (Prentice-Hall, 1958), a selection of three book chtbs.

Shipmate: No Service has ever done more to insure the proper placement of Academy graduates than has the United States Air Force.

I read with great interest the article by Lieutenant Manley in the March 1960 Shipmate, entitled "The Naval Academy Graduate and the Missile Field." I would be remiss, however, if I did not take strong exception to his statements that in the early 1950s it was the Air Force policy to place newly commissioned non-rated Second Lieutenants in undermanned career areas giving little or no consideration to the desires of the individuals.

The further insinuation that the technically trained non-rated Naval Academy graduates were assigned positions predominantly as personnel and supply officers could possibly have occurred with a limited minority but not the majority.

To relate my own experience and that of my non-rated contemporaries who graduated with the Class of 1950 and reported to Lackland AFB, Texas, for indoctrination and assignment, we found that the Air Force personnel responsible for determining our assignments did everything possible within 22

the confines of a Military Service to make absolutely certain that we were placed in those positions for which we were best suited.

True, while undergoing the three-to-fourmonth training and indoctrination period we were placed in various training squadrons at Lackland as adjutants, personnel, training or supply officers. This was an additional and/or temporary duty which we performed in conjunction with the half-day training and indoctrination courses. Before reassignment from Lackland Air Force Base to permanent duties we were thoroughly tested for a period of dyi days using various proven aptitude tests.

We were interviewed to whatever extent was necessary by experienced personnel counselors. Major Reeves (now Lt. Colonel) and Captain Brownlee (now Major) did everything conceivable to place us in those assignments for which we were best suited as proven by our previous aptitude testing, background, and personal desires. When orders were received from Headquarters U S A F that they, as assignment officers, did not believe proper for a particular officer, they personally called the proper Pentagon assignment section. In many instances the orders were immediately changed. The majority of my contemporaries at the completion of the indoctrination period at Lackland Air Force Base were assigned to training and duties with Air Force special weapons, electronics, armament, intelligence, and other similar technical fields.

It was then, and always has been, the Air Force policy to assign personnel in those career areas for which they are best suited by their aptitudes and interests.

My own assigrmient was to the Armament Systems Officers' School, based on my aptitude for engineering subjects, past experience and personal interest. To me it was a natural assignment. Later in 1952 I was sent to the Far East, again in an armament position; however, when I arrived at the overseas unit another replacement had arrived earlier. The unit personnel officer could have taken the easy way out and assigned me to positions which were available in the immediate organization but not in my career area. He did not.

He located and reassigned me to an engineering position at a depot considerably removed from my first overseas assignment. Certainly this wasn't injecting a Naval Academy graduate into a vacuum.

I do not doubt that some of my classmates sooner or later became full fledged personnel or supply officers. There is nothing improper in this. To assume that because the man has graduated from a Service Academy he is a top-notch technician is fallacious. An Academy graduate is not as thoroughly educated in engineering and other technical subjects as is a college graduate from a reputable engineering school. This should not be taken as derogatory to the Academy. The time at the Service School is divided between humanities, technical studies, and military-leadership subjects. Thus, it is not feasible from a time standpoint to go as deeply into the engineering aspects as at an engineering school where the man is trained in only the technical or engineering subjects. The Academy graduate has a far broader education and is able to rapidly fill a variety of positions effectively.

In particular, the drive and resourcefulness of most Academy graduates to get the job done are invaluable. These attributes mark the Academy man far more than does his technical training. Consequently, aptitude testing for a. particular graduate may show that a technical career area or assignment is not his forte. In this event it is entirely proper that the Air Force assign those personnel to the duties for which they are best suited. Should he become a personnel officer he will be concerned with our most important asset. Particularly when one considers a career such as

mine—research and development. A supply handling a major account is dealing in millions of dollars and if this is where his aptitude is, it is a fine position where "fidelity and integrity'' are certainly needed. Too, the computing devices and programs used to solve supply, logistic, comptroller, and procurement problems are as complex as those used for the solution of engineering problems !

Consequently, I cannot agree with the thought expressed by Lieutenant Manley that the Air Force used the non-rated Naval Academy graduates—or West Point graduates for that matter—to fill a vacuum in the early fifties. Rather, the Air Force has continually strived to place us, as well as all Air Force personnel, in positions from which we can contribute greatest to the defense of this nation.

Sincerely, W I L L I A M B . HAIDLER 'SO

Captain

USAF

BOOK REVIEW GUIDE FOR T H E M I L I T A R Y WRITER,

by John A. Gause. The Stackpole Company, Harrisburg, 1959. 263 pages, $3.95.

Reviewed by Paul Schratz '39.

Guide for the Military Writer is a comprehensive text on the mechanics of military writing with much useful, workable information which will make writing easier and more effective. The scope includes grammar and mechanics of writing, military correspondence, staff and speech writing, preparation of training literature, and, finally, writing for cash. "Table of content analysis indicates 18 pages of text on the Army military letter, 12 on the Air Force and 3 on the Navy. The Marine Corps does not appear even in the index. I deduce a slight olive drab bias, and from the text I would estimate Mr. Gause is a non-com or ex-non-com. This is not critical but merely to illustrate a viewpoint and the area of the author's expertise. He shows commendable zeal and conviction—although naive—that we really want clear, forthright prose in official correspondence rather than Pentagonese. As an abstract study of what could be done if one were to speak directly and specifically to problems, this, of course, excites academic curiosity. It's the sort of book one might consult for ideas when putting out the annual memo on reducing paper work, or any other useless memo.

Guide for the Military Writer offers no help in developing a research paper or staff study and little real assistance to any but-the most inexperienced speech writer—it's the sort of dope you need if you had to write your own some day. The interesting discussion of writing for cash is one of the best parts of the book. Even it could be improved by digging a bit deeper into hints to authors, assistance available from editors, the ten tests of an article for publication and similar gems which can be collated from limited access pubs like Writer's Market and Writer's Yearbook.

Mr. pause's viewpoint is more on the mechanics than the substance. Effective Army Writing (USA Special Text 12-160) and Guide for Air Force Writing ( A F Manual 11-3) plough the same ground at taxpayers' expense. NavPers 10009 duplicates the same in blue serge but is not available at the Naval War College.

Summary: What a commander should read to find out what a ship's clerk should know about the commander's job.

SHIPMATE

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SEA

BRiEZiS

by Paul Schratz '39 BuPers and Birth Control

ALUMNI

NEWS

WHAT'S THE DOPE LAST CALL DISTAFF CORNER ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS CLASSIFIED SERVICES

24 25 54 55 56

OFFICERS P 'KSStdSft t

V. ADM. GEORGE C. DYER, U S N (Ret.) '19 (5127), Annapolis, Md. Vice President (Eastern Area) ADM. B . HALL HANLON, U S N (Ret.) '21 (5953), Washington, D. C. Vice President (Central Area) MR. ROBERT G . WALDRON '19 (5059), Detroit, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area) R. ADM. O . O . KESSING, U S N (Ret.) '14 (4269), Coronado, Calif.

Past President— V. ADM. W . W . SMITH, U S N (Ret.) '09 (3341), Washington, D. C. Executive Director— R. ADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, JR., U S N (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— CAPT. C . K . MILLER, U S N '39 (13484), Chief of Staff, USNA A t Large

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1960) CAPT. S . D . CUTTER,

CAPT. J. K. TAUSSIG, JR.,

U S N (12098)

U S N (Ret.) '41 (14404)

ADM. H . W . H I L L ,

R . ADM. H . A. YEAGER,

U S N ( R e t ) '11 (3666) U S N '27 (9050) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1961) R. ADM. W . H . BURACKER,

V. ADM. I. N. KILAND,

U S N ( R e t ) '20 (5427)

U S N ( R e t ) '17 (4657)

R. ADM. J. D. H A Y E S ,

R . ADM. L . A. KNISKERN,

U S N ( R e t ) '24 (7428) U S N ( R e t ) '22 (6244) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1962) CAPT. L . F . BROWN,

R . ADM. P H I L I P

U S N R '16 (4626)

N I E K U M , JR.,

U S N ( R e t ) '26 (8204)

R A D M F . V. H . HILLES,

M R . EDWARD W . REBARD

U S N '30 (9620)

'41 (14475) From Local Chapters

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1960) V. ADM. J O H N H . BROWN, J R . ,

U S N ( R e t ) '14 (4276), Phila.

R. ADM. DAVID B . COLEMAN, U S N

( R e t ) '27 (18517), San Diego ADM. W . M . FECHTELER, U S N

(Ret) '16 (4481), Wash., D. C. CAPT. HERBERT HEZLEP, JR., U S N R

'23 (7140), Los Angeles L . MILLER,

USNR

( R e t ) '37 (12528), Connecticut 1 9 6 0

(Ret.)

'24 (7203), Pittsburgh MR. WALTER F . SEEDLOCK '41

(14292), Peninsula Detroit

Boston

M A Y ,

U S A R '25 (8043), New York CAPT. E . C . ROOK, U S N

MR. DANIEL C . WILKERSON '20,

MR. M . B . FLANDERS '28,

CDR. T H O M A S

COL. THOMAS H . MITCHELL,

CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ, U S N R

'25 (7966), Chicago CDR. P A U L D . PARCELLS, U S N R '22

San Francisco

When I entered the Naval Academy many years ago the existing ground rules strongly hinted at total abstinence from the state of matrimony. At graduation a similar prohibition was in force suggesting two additional years of celibacy while one struggled to make his way as an officer and gentleman. Since life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is fairly well established in our government as a basic right, the refusal to grant permission to marry was claimed by many to be a foul.

But this is ridiculous. When one enters any fraternity he accepts the burdens as well as the joys of fraternization. H e cannot choose to obey only those regulations which appear desirable in his own immediate interest. The Department has every right to make such regulations, and looking back after twenty years, that was one of the best.

Admitting the desirability of the rules, the question arises, what other responsibilities does the Department therbey assume ? Isn't it obvious that by establishing just when an officer may or may not marry, and basing his pay on his dependent status, BuPers also assumes responsibility, to a degree, for his family planning?

This is clearly borne out by the history of the "quarters" allowance. Officers have had additional allowances for "rooms" since 1878.

In 1907 an ensign rated two rooms, and one additional for each promotion up to 10 for a vice admiral. Obviously we weren't expected to take in boarders. In the 1922 Pay Act, "extra compensation is to be allowed an officer to enable him to care for his family, beca.use the service conditions under which he lives are so dissimilar to those existing in civil life." Again obvious. We have more children than the civilian. In fact the 1922 Act balanced the government books "by granting the necessary allowances to the officer with dependents and withholding them from the officer without dependents." The rates were actually based on Census Bureau data on average family size. Produce or pay the price.

Lastly, the Pay Act of 1942 granted two rations for ensigns through lieutenants and three for LCdr. and Cdr., with the statement that "additional subsistence allowances are granted without regard to the total number of dependents." In other words, the sky's the limit I think it's clear that the Bureau has been a third party to my courtship, marriage and family from the beginning. So how does it work out in practice ?

We would like overseas duty but I hear that policy frowns on officers going overseas who have more than four dependents. Now they tell me! Leading us along for all these years, virtually forcing us to produce large families, now this should happen!

Well, the Great White Father can read the laws too. (After all, where'd he get that name?) When the orders arrive the usual copy will be sent to Washington. To the sponsor of our family planning, however, will go as an Enclosure, four of our little darlings who represent the excess above overseas "policy," care of BuPers during my absence.

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What's The Dope WHENEVER

AU lANDS OLDEST GRADUATE OF NAVAL ACADEMY DIES

Captain Harrison A. Bispham, USN Ret, Class of 1885, died 24 April in Philadelphia.

Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, 28 April.

ACCOUNTING

INSTRUCTORS

Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, a town of about 15,000 population and about 23 miles due north of Columbus, is seeking instructors in accounting for the school year starting in Sept. 1960.

Candidates for the positions must have a degree from an acceptable college. Ohio State University, incidentally, is only about 20 miles away and men could go there part-time to get advanced degrees.

Anyone interested should write the Comptroller or Capt. F. S. Stich, U S N (Ret.) '30, giving a brief summary of education, experience, personal data, including church membership. The University will send information to those qualifying.

STUDY GROUP O N SHIPBUILDING AND MODERNIZATION

A group of 15 nationally known civilian engineers, scientists and industrial leaders from universities and industry met recently at NAS Jacksonville, Fla., under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council to study the Navy's shipbuilding needs for the next several years.

Included in the group of 15 were 3 outstanding alumni who have served and are serving in civilian fields: Earle Mills '18, Paul Lee '19, and Bill Webster '21.

VAdm. Earle W. Mills is a former Chief of the Bureau of Ships, and former President of Foster-Wheeler Corp.

RAdm. Paul F. Lee is a former Chief of Naval Research, and former Vice President of Gibbs and Cox. William Webster is President of the New England Electric System, and former Chairman of the Defense Department Research and Development Board.

IRA R E G A T T A — 1 8

JUNE

The U. S. Naval Academy is one of a large number of colleges and universities who will conclude the 1960 rowing season by participating in the 58th annual Intercollegiate 24

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Rowing Association Regatta on June 18 at Syracuse, N. Y. The IRA will be held on Onondaga Lake, near Syracuse, for the ninth consecutive year.

Three races—varsity, jayvee and frosh—will be run off.

Twelve colleges took part in last June's classic. They were California, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, MIT, Navy, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, Syracuse, Washington and Wisconsin.

Competition is expected to be keen in all three races again this year. Wisconsin, a surprise winner over Syracuse in the varsity test last season, will be defending against stern challenges.

Space for alumni reunion tents will again be available this year. Last June groups from Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, Princeton and Syracuse all held reunion gatherings.

IRA tickets may be purchased by contacting the U. S. Naval Academy Athletic Association, or by writing to Syracuse Regatta Association, Athletic Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse 10, N. Y. Tent reservations may be made through the SRA. Starting times for the races are 3 P.M. (frosh), 3:30 (jayvee) and 4:15 (varsity).

One of the features of Regatta Weekend will be the annual Steward's Dinner, which is again open to the public. It is set for Friday night, June 17, at the Hotel Syracuse. Tickets may be procured through the SRA. COWBOY STANDLEY W I N S "WELL D O N E "

A one-time cowboy who joined the Navy and rose to its highest command was honored by the San Diego and Coronado chapters of the Naval Academy Alumni Association at a testimonial luncheon in the Admiral Kidd Club on Harbor Drive.

The cowhand-turned-sailor is Adm. William H. Standley, USN (Ret.), of Coronado, former chief of naval operations and wartime ambassador to Russia.

RAdm. David B. Coleman, U S N (Ret.), president of the San Diego chapter, presented Standley a life membership in the chapter and a permanent membership on its board of directors.

Standley received a standing ovation after Coleman cited his long naval service and the important wartime missions which he undertook for the government after being recalled to active duty.

Standley told those at the luncheon, including many former shipmates, that he is one of two men still living from the Naval Academy Class of 1895.

MEET"

Born in 1872 on a cow and sheep ranch near Uklah, Calif., Standley said he probably would have become a rancher if someone hadn't suggested that he take an examination for the Naval Academy.

"I didn't know anything about the Navy," he recalled, "but I did know some things about ranchin'. By the time I was 17 I could handle any job a man could handle on our ranch. I could ride a bucking bronc, tie a maverick, and shear a sheep with the best of them.

"I could ride all day without gettin' tired."

He spent 47 years in many branches of the naval service before retiring in 1937. He was recalled to duty in 1941 and became a member of the commission investigating reasons for success of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

President Roosevelt named him ambassador to Russia early in 1942 and he served through part of 1943.

Standley authored a book of his Russian experiences called Ambassador to Russia.

He recently finished writing his memoirs.

Dr. Fred N. Speiss, director of the marine laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, was the principal speaker at the luncheon.

He described the work of the Scripps fleet of six research ships, which he said is the largest privately owned fleet of its kind in the country.

The fleet, he said, will be augmented next month by a former Navy salvage ship now being outfitted at Seattle. The ship was mothballed soon after being put in commission and had little use.

It is 245 feet long, has a cruising range of 9,000 miles, carries a crew of 25 and has diesel-electric propulsion. It will make its first cruise this summer.

AGAIN— THANKS TO BOB SPRAGUE

The Alumni Association once more is happy to extend sincere appreciation to Bob Sprague '21, for another generous contribution of $1,000 to the Association. It is through the positive action of alumni such as Bob that the Association is enabled to progress and expand its programs of "living projects" designed to enhance organized alumni service to the Naval Academy and to the Navy.

To Robert C. Sprague '21, distinguished alurnnus, outstanding businessman and publicspirited citizen—many thanks for your continued interest in the Alumni Association and your repeated generous contributions.

S H I P M A T E

Photo by The San Diego Union and The Evening Tribune FORMER SHIPMATES greet Admiral William H. Standley, USN Ret. '95, at a luncheon given by the Coronado and San Diego chapters of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Others, left to right, RAdm. D. B. Coleman, USN Ret. '27, VAdm. D. B. Beary, USN Ret. '10, and Adm. R. H. Jackson, USN Ret. '87.

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In a notice in Shipmate many months ago, at the request of the Mariners Museum, we listed Lucky Bags required to complete the Museum's collection. The results were excellent and the Mariners Museum was most grateful. However, the Museum still lacks the following Lucky Bags: '94, '95, '97, '38, '39, '41, '48, '51, '54, '55, 56 and '59. The Mariners Museum requests that anyone who holds and is willing to part with any one of the missing Lucky Bags communicate with the Museum at Newport News, Virginia.

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J O H N S O N , ISAAC CURETON (RADM USN RET) '04, Veterans Hospital—4 Apr. '60 KEITH, RUSSELL (CAPT USNR RET) ' 2 0 , W h i t e Plains, N . Y . — 9 A p r . ' 6 0

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Love for Alma Mater wells up in alumni bosoms between Christmas and New Year's, Yale reports in its alumni magazine. As the Internal Revenue Service December 31 deadline approached, Yale received three polo ponies, 700 acres of Florida real estate (under water), a 1958 Jaguar and a 22-foot sloop. The editor of the Yale magazine promises to let us know what happens to these gifts.

The Naval Academy Alumni Association is not particularly interested in hay burners, submerged real estate, highpowered foreign cars, or seagoing sailing craft (except to pass along to the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron)—but we would greatly appreciate any contributions or securities. Contributions should be made out and forwarded to U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland.

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TAYLOR, HERBERT W A T S O N (RADM USN RET) ' 2 1 , Richmond, V a . — 3 1 M a r . ' 6 0 T H O M P S O N , EJNAR NICOLAI CHRISTIAN (CDR USN) ' 4 4 , A i r p l a n e accident n e a r M o f f e t t Field, C a l i f . — 2 4 M a r . ' 6 0 VANDERKLOOT, ELROY LEONARD (CAPT USN RET) ' 1 3 , P a s a d e n a , C a l i f . — 1 5 M a r . ' 6 0

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with her daughter in Geneva for the past several years.

A card from the newly-wed STALEYs in Nassau reports: "Enjoying blue skies and A new honor and a new responsibility have warm air, much sightseeing and calypso befallen B E T T Y STARK. He was recently music." You see, there is always something elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees you can do! of Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. In I K E STOER writes from Leesburg, Fla., 1957 Betty donated a Science Hall to the that the bride and groom spent a few days of College which was named Stark Hall. The their honeymoon in his town and waxes very College is now engaged in raising funds to complimentary over the bride: "pretty and enlarge Stark Hall to accommodate graduate lovely and at least twenty years younger than students, partly to fulfill a commitment to Togo!" The last named, in his card, says R(I;A, who plan to build a branch plant in they foregathered with the Stoers, (Zuttses, Wilkes-Barre if the College will provide Geisingers and Jack Eyries for an enjoyable facilities for advanced scientific work. Like all time. Ike appears to be improved in health colleges, Wilkes, which started in 1933, is somewhat; enjoys seeing his friends, but says growing and improving. It has about 1150 he still has but two speeds: "ahead slow" students, which number puts it in the cate- and "stop!" gory of small colleges, but as Daniel Webster Our friend GENE W I L S O N has published said of Dartmouth, "It is a small college yet a new book: Kitty Hawk to Sputnik to there are those who love it."

Polaris (The Barre Gazette, Barre, Mass.) ; Betty has also joined the Great-Grand- and who could be better qualified? Gene father Club. His daughter Mary's son, Edwin â&#x20AC;&#x201D;through the yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has made many distinW. Semans, Jr., has announced the arrival of guished contributions to the technology of a i r Linda Kobler Semans. power, both in the Navy and in civil Hfe. He A U S T I N K I B B E E checked in by phone was, you know, president of United Aircraft while driving through Washington on his and Transport Corp. during World W a r II. way to visit his brother and sister at the In 1958 he presented his air library to the Hotel Menger, San Antonio, Tex., which Naval Academy and then spent months overlooks the gardens of the Alamo. Austin arranging it to be readily available for rehas a son living near Washington. Still skat- search. I assure all that there is no '"payola" ing and playing tennis at 78, Austin is an involved here. Only pride in a 1908er who example of physical fitness the rest of the "done good." class would like to emulate.

At the April class luncheon here the other day were: Carter, De Sassure, Dubose, Foy, Payne, Thomas, Wa:ters and Wille. All appeared to be "in the pink."

Sec'y, Capt. AHen B . Reed, U S N (Ret.), 3101 Woodley Rd., N . W .

The T O M KINKAIDs have just returned Washington 8, D. C. from a fishing trip to Florida. Helen caught a cold. Haven't heard whether Tom caught ISAAC CURETON J O H N S O N anything or not. I hear there were more colds We have lost another beloved classmate in than fish in Florida this winter. the death of RAdm. I. C. J O H N S O N . "Ike" Be good and let me hear what you're up died 3 April at a Veterans' Hospital in Los Angeles after a brief illness. He retired in to. You see how scarce is news these days.

1940 but was recalled for 3 years' duty during World War II. Sec'y, K. Adm. A. H. V a n Keuren. USN (Ret.). 8013 Aberdeen Rd. Bethesda 14, Md.

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Sec'y, V . Adm. Alexander Sharp, U S N (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr. Bethesda, Md.

Mabel Lorshbough, widow of our classmate W A L T E R LORSHBOUGH, writes that his family has requested a chair in the Memorial Stadium at the Academy be named for Walter.

She hears from the WOLLESONs and "BIN(S" H O W E s but aside from Shipmate magazine she has not much contact with Navy friends, living as she does in Fargo, N. D. I hear from time to time from "JAM" L O W E and through him of CY BARKER and GEORGE ALEXANDER. The latter has moved to Santa Monica, Calif.

GEORGE BRYAN and Mary were in Washington, D. C , recently.

CALHOUN attended the Nimitz Birthday Dinner in San Francisco.

Now that spring has come I might muster the energy to write another Class Bulletin if you will give me some "copy" for it.

11 11 See'y, R. Adm. Edward J. Foy, U S N (Ret.) U U Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D. C.

Helen B A S T E D O left by jet plane the end of March for Paris, where she will join Georgie CROSBY for a 2-month tour of northern Spain. Mrs. Crosby has been living 26

Sec'y, R. Adm. Harold C. Train, U S N (Ret.), 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. RADFORD MOSES

It is with great sadness that I report Rad's death on 12 March 1960 at the Bethesda Naval Hospital after a long illness. He died of cancer complicated by tuberculosis, for which disease he was retired physically in June 1947, as a Captain USNR. Rad attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D. C , before entering the Naval Academy. He and L U T H E R W E L S H were the two youngest members of the class, both being born in June 1889. During the first two years after graduation, he served on board the battleships CONNECTICUT and OHIO.

He went into submarines early in his career, serving on the C-2 and commanding the D-1 and K-2. Just before World War I he was on the K-2 when it descended to a then record depth of 200 feet, off Provincetown, R. I. During World War I he was stationed at Queenstown, Ireland, as a torpedo expert.

After the war, he served on board the battleships N E W JERSEY and NORTH DAKOTA (Gun-

nery Officer) and in the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department. He resigned from the Navy on 22 Nov. 1922.

While serving as President of the Kiwanis Club of Washington, D. C , in 1928-29 he successfully prevailed on the Congress to pass a bill authorizing a bus system in Washington. He established 2 District of Columbia schools for crippled children during that time.

He faithfully kept up his Naval Reserve training after his resignation, and m 194() was recalled to active duty in the Bureau of Ordnance. He became a Commander USNR in 1941 and a Captain in 1942 (restricted physically to shore duty). He served on Saipan and Guam, and in the South Pacific and Southwest Pacific selecting sites for ammunition dumps, and was a member of a special board to dispose of old ammunition.

After his final retirement in 1947 he became a Director of the Gichner Iron Works in Washington.

Rad won the Navy Cross in World War I and the Secretary of W a r and Secretary of Navy Commendation Medals in World War II. Rad is survived by his widow, the former Emma May King of Georgetown, D. C , whom he married in 1912, 2 sons, William Radford Moses and Henry B. Moses, 2 daughters, Mary Moses and Anne Estelle Riggles, all of Washington, D. C , and 2 grandchildren, 1 boy and 1 girl (Riggles).

Rad and May had lived for many years at 3839 Livingston St., Washington 15, D. C. (Chevy Chase section).

Funeral services were held in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church near Chevy Chase Circle. Burial was in the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Ten classmates acted as pallbearers.

FRANKLIN HARPER FOWLER

I deeply regret to report the death of OREY F O W L E R on 13 March 1960 at the Exeter Hospital, Hampton, N. H., after a long illness. His death was due to Parkinson's Disease. He came originally from Sundance, Wyo. He served less than 4 years after graduation, resigning 11 March 1913 to go with the American Bridge Co., Gary, Ind. During World W a r I he was an Inspector of Naval Ordnance with the rank of Lieutenant Commander USNR. His specialty in business was "Industrial Management." In 1928 he was New England Manager of the Preferred Utilities Co. of Boston.

I quote from a letter of Heck Campbell's regarding Orey's World W a r II service: "Orey came to me when I was Chief of Army Ordnance and very quickly he was employed in the top grade as a production expediter and follow-up man. He refused a commission as he said he wanted to be free to criticize if the occasion arose. His work was of the highest quality and effectiveness and, by reason of his personality, he soon became immensely popular with all.

"After the war, when I became Deputy to Mr. Snyder, who was in (Tharge of Reconversion, and who later became Secretary of the Treasury, I took Orey with me and there he remained doing the same effective work as always, until I retired from the Army to go as Eexcutive Vice President of the International Harvester Co. in Chicago. After that I lost track of him. He was one of the many fine unsung operators of the war."

He developed his own business, "Toolskill Company," 1946-56. He was its sole owner.

He retired from active business in December 1956, due to continuing ill heahh, and shortly thereafter moved to Hamptons Falls, N. H., where he lived until his death.

He was a member of the Hampton's Post 35 American Legion, and a member of the Hampton Falls Baptist Church.

He was buried with military rites in the West View Cemetery, Hampton Falls. An honor guard from the Hampton's American Legion Post was present.

At the end of World War II Orey was S H I P M A T E

presented the "Exceptional Civilian Service'' award by the War Department.

Orey is survived by his widow, the former Inez Cormack, a son, Franklin Harper Fowler, Jr., of Westmont, N. J., and a brother, Ralph L. Fowler of Houston, Tex. CLASS LUNCHEON

There was no class luncheon in March due to RAD MOSES' death.

LEVIN CAMPBELL — T h e Campbells have just returned from another round the world trip. They went first to Hong Kong, where they spent a month with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Fox. They also visited Manila and Japan. They made the entire trip by jet plane. On the way home tliey stopped at London.

CLIFF VAN HOOK—I have just received a letter from Van telling me of the birth of his 12th grandchild, a boy, born in London.

be in Annapolis on 7 June to present the Class Prize.

R A L P H W E N T W O R T H will represent the class for the presentation of the award this year. His guests will include the " B I S H " BISCHOFFs and the "MAMMY" WEEMS. Incidentally, "Mammy" is off on another expedition abroad, this time to dive for a sunken city off Israel!

Ralph reports that "Bish" Bischoffhas regained some of the weight he lost incident to his recent hospitalization and is on the road to complete recovery.

CHAS. A. LOCKWOOD (VADM U S N R E T ) has been named Director of Advance Planning and elected a Director of the United Teclinical Service Corporation in Los Angeles. Admiral Lockwood will aid in overall management and long range planning for the company's military programs.

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Attending the March class luncheon were Bieri, Byrnes, Chandler, Hinckley, Loftin and Macomb.

HARRY H I L L and Margaret are on quite a jaunt. In early April they flew from San Francisco to Honolulu, where they took a transport to Manila. They will then fly to Japan to spend three weeks, finally returning to their home in Armapolis about 6 June.

Harry has been active in making plans for the 50th reunion in the spring of 1961 and urges all of us to keep the event in mind.

We regret to report that H E N R Y S H I E L D ' S son, Henry Jadwin Shields, Jr., died suddenly in Denver, Colo., on 13 March while on a business trip. He is survived by his widow Patricia and a son, Henry III. Isabelle F O S T E R rejoined P A U L in Vienna in March after major surgery at the Air Force Hospital in Wiesbaden. She came through in fine shape and is in excellent spirits.

BILL SIMONS, at Charleston, S. C , reports going through the first snowstorm in 16 years, which was followed by a slight earth "tremor" weathered by Bill and Marie without a tremor after their experience at Long Beach. Bill keeps busy around the house and in reading books from the "Charleston Library Society," founded in 1748. He is Lieutenant Governor of the South Carolina branch of the Society of Colonial Wars and is on the Advisory Committee of the South Carolina Civil War Centennial. In April he and Marie are flying to San Francisco to see their daughter and 3-year-old grandson.

Sara BRANDT has been made chairman of the Scholarship Fund Committee of the Naval Academy Woman's Club. The club maintains 4 college scholarships yearly at colleges chosen by the students and, if requirements are met, helps the students through a 4-year course. The girls attain a high standard of performance. V A N is now a volunteer worker for the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce.

The BIERIs, after a final session of visiting the children, are going to tour Ireland this summer.

Have received word from Mrs. Pillsbury and a note direct from M I K E D O N A H U E thanking all of the many '13ers who have sent them "get well" cards or notes.

ADDRESS CHANGES

HAROLD TRAIN

Sec'y. V. Adm. R. M. Griffin, U S N (Ret.), 3133 Connecticot Ave., N . W . , Washington 8, D. C.

"Vandy" was born on 8 Sept. 1890 at Denver, Colo. At the Academy he turned out to be an expert swimmer and was captain of the swimming team. He was known for his easygoing ways and real friendliness with all of his classmates. He served through both World Wars and retired physically as a Capt. U S N in 1944, but was kept on active duty until the end of W W II. All of 1913 send our deepest sympathy to his widow.

(Thanks to " J A S P E R " W I L D I received immediate word about "Vandy" and as acting treasurer of our class was able to arrange that class flowers be sent with a suitable card from all of '13. Thanks, "Jasper."

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W. T. "Bill" COCHRAN to 1705 Kilbourne PI., N. W., Washington 10, D. C. H. C. "Pete" VAN VALZAH to 400 Toorak Rd., Toorak, Victoria, Australia.

Corr. Sec'y, Paal D. Sleeper 7120 Fairfax Rd., Bethesda 14, Md.

ELROY LEONARD VANDERKLOOT

CLASS FUND CONTRIBUTION

It is with real sadness that I report that our classmate "Vandy" passed away at his home 530 W. California St., Pasadena, Calif., on 15 March 1960. Graveside services were held at Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif., at noon on 21 March. He is survived by his widow, Agnes Tabor Vanderkloot, to whom he was married at Pasadena 20 Dec. 1915. "DOC" W A L T O N was his best man and "ERIC" Z E M K E was one of the ushers.

A fine one was received from "SCRUBBY" DALE and "DOC" LEE. (Anybody else?

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Our D. C. March luncheon was attended

by Abbott, Craven, Glenn Davis, Helmick, Jupp, "Doug" Jones, "Jakey" Lee and Sleeper. We were delighted to have with us as a guest Col. Cooper Foote, USA (Ret.),

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USMA-'13. We all wish more of you could join us.

A U S T I N writes (9 Mar.) ; "Wish I could be with you for March D.C. luncheon, but will be on the DELTA QUEEN heading down the Mississippi to New Orleans. I fear the big meals and lack of exercise."

P A U L CASSARD sends a note: "Wish I could be at the March luncheon. Best regards to everyone. I would like to see all of our '13ers."

Dale wrote a nice long letter. Right after Thanksgiving he got pneumonia and went to the hospital with good care and "pretty nurses." He just got home when his wife "got the same." After she got home, on 11 Feb., he had a cataract operation but is coming along fine. He says "it's always fine to hear from 1913."

D O N A H U E writes; "I was operated on (colostomy) about end of Feb. and am getting along OK. Possibly will have to stay in hospital for a while. Best regards to all."

DUDLEY says : "We entered the U. S. on 14 March from Mexico, but we were burned up at the treatment of the U. S. Customs people. They rummaged through all our baggage, and when I asked what they were looking for they didn't know or wouldn't tell me. Then they turned us over to Texas Tax Collectors, housed in U. S. property, so they can collect $1.70 a gallon on liquor brought in.

W H Y should U. S. tax officials help collect Texas tax on liquor that is not consumed in Texas? I think I'll write a letter to someone about it."

GRAYSON teUs me : "Much needed reinforcements against Army and A F here in Sarasota. Wish all of '13 USNA would settle here."

GAYHART and JIMMY H A L L got together in Florida. "Jimmy" says: "Have seen 'Corto' and wife several times as we are only about a mile apart. They love living' here. My wife and I like it very much, too, but expect we'll be only transients."

HELMICK and wife will leave soon (this is written in March) for several months in Europe where they will visit their daughter, whose husband is on Army duty there.

LOYNACHAN informs me he only got as far as Severna Park, outside of Annapolis, on his trip to visit his daughter and her husband, Lt. Col. Kennedy. Neil, you should get to D.C. sometime. " H A R P " McGUIRE is progressing. He tells me he will be at a D.C. luncheon some time soon.

MILLER asks: "I wonder how many of '13 are members of the Navy League? I think they might like it. Best regards to all."

M A C C A U L E Y informs me he and wife are sailing for England on 13 April for a couple of months. "Will get car and travel leisurely through England and Scotland."

RODES tells me he almost "made" our March D.C. luncheon but was not able to at last minute. "But it helped that CHUB and Marge A U S T I N stopped here on way South."

SHOCK visited South for a month or so, but "just my luck, when I was coming North I had to keep going to help get rid of the BIG snow at my home."

Mrs. "Pete" VAN VALZAH writes that Pete is coming along, fine-and sends ,his. best to all his classmates.

Also received short notes of "best to everyone" from Brownell, Clarke, Daughtry,

Dillingham, Downes, Enright, Hunt, Hudson, "Buck" Jones, Powell, Woodside and White â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and all hoped to join us at a D.C. '13 luncheon some time. (Make it soon. PDS.)

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 20S Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. West Coast Corr. Sec'y, R. Adm. O. 0.

Kessing, 842 D Are., Coronado. Calif.

I am very happy to report "FRENCHIE" JALBERT's condition is such that he will soon be able to receive visitors at the Naval Academy Hospital. He had a very serious operation there several weeks ago, which followed another critical condition shortly after Christmas.

We were delighted to receive a visit from NED and Lucy ELLSBERG when they stopped by here for an hour or so on their way up north from their winter home in Florida. As mentioned in the last issue of Shipmate, they are making a cruise to Europe, stopping at Athens and Rome. While in Rome they are purchasing a Fiat and will use it to tour France and Spain. While in Spain they plan to see the AL BERRYs in their new home near Malaga.

Received a letter from J O E ARNOLD not long ago giving some of the details of their recent round-the-world cruise on a passenger freighter. In spite of a few drawbacks they seemed to have had an enjoyable trip. Most of the passengers were very congenial, which always adds to making a long ocean voyage a nice one. They arrived home early in February.

Heard from DEAC H A N S the other day.

He is still basking in the sunny climate of Phoenix, Ariz., and continuing to play his daily rounds of golf. He is fortunate that he

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did not spend the winter here as we have had the worst March weather ever recorded.

Finally, ".-V toast to the best of them all, Fourteen.'" Incidentally, for the information of other classes this quote is taken from the last line of our class song which we christened on the occasion of our class German the evening before our graduation 46 vears ago.

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HUGH GWYNNE ELDREDGE

HUGH ELDREDGE died at his home in Tennessee on Thursday, 7 April, and was buried in Memphis on 9 April. As you all know, he had been in ill health for several years. He leaves his widow and one son.

The class has again suffered a great loss and our sympathy is extended to his family.

Louisa NIMITZ wrote the class: "Otto's beautiful flowers were greatly appreciated by Skipper and me and I realize how Otto would love being remembered. Thank you."

Our Reunion comes on 13 and 14 May. To the date of w-riting this. April 5, we have heard from just over half the class with 27 indicating tliey will be on hand. Three can't make up their minds so far ahead, and most of the rest are either too infirm, too lazy, or on trips to foreign parts.

WOTHERSPOON has sold his place in W'ashington and moved to Jamestown so as not to be available for class secretary.

The RICH.\RDS have a new address in Maine. It is "Kavanagh," Damariscotta Mills.

They will be there from the middle of April on into November. Old friends and classmates will be welcome there.

Word has come from several people that R-A.FE B.A,TES has been touring the West Coast. Many votes for him as class secretary.

BILL GRANAT is heading for Europe.

The STRUBLEs are both over there and R I P is trying out his Spanish.

MACKEY L E W I S and Nancy are on a freighter cruise abroad. He writes that he doubts if he can get back in time to get here for our reunion.

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W A T T E R S and VAIL. Anyone having correct addresses on these please send them in to me.

Speaking of addresses, I have had a number of requests for addresses either of the entire class or of certain members. If I can talk Mick out of the necessary appropriation, I intend later this year to get up a corrected address list of the class for the benefit of all.

If there is any, error in the way the recent mailing was sent to you, will you please drop me a line giving me your correct address, so that when this list is made up we can be sure that it is correct and up to date.

Response to our letter regarding the 4Sth Reunion in 1961 has been most encouraging.

Forty classmates and their ladies have already indicated that they are coming. Of these, 24 plan to stay at Annapolis Terrace, 4 at Carvel, and 1 at Maryland Inn, and several of the others are making their own arrangements. There are 2 classmates doubtful and 8 who have definitely decided not to come. There are still a number to be heard from.

For those who have not sent in their deposit on their rooms, we would say first that making a deposit assures you of getting your reservation, and secondly, if for any reason you cannot make it, the deposit will be returned.

Answering several questions, we do not have a confirmed date for Homecoming in 1961, but present indications are that it will be the last week of September, probably the 29th and 30th. However, reservations are being made for the week and during Homecoming rather than on a specific date.

For those who desire it, I believe that there will be quarters for the single men at

Sec.-Treas.. Capt. E. S. Earnhardt, U S N (Ret.), 3900 Calverton Dr.. Colleee Ileiehts Estates, Hyattsville, Md. Corr. Sec'y. Capt. L. F. Brown. USNR 31 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

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EARL MAJOR notifies us that his new address will be: Casa Linda, 1254 N. .Atlantic, Daytona Beach, Fla. Apparently having tried out both California and Florida, Earl has now decided that Florida suits him better.

JIM S T E E L E recently took a 10-day trip to the West Coast, mainly to rest and relax.

I have not received all the details as yet, but from the brief conversation I had with him he seems to have had a very nice time out there, although I don't know who, if any, of the classmates he contacted.

In our recent mailing regarding the 4Sth Reunion, the envelope on M. E. GIBSON was returned with the notation that he is deceased. The following were returned for incorrect addresses: RHUDY, J O H N N Y

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the Naval Academy but cannot be sure of this until later. For those who do not feel at the moment that they will be able to come, I hope that if it is a matter of health, their health will improve enough for them to join us, and if it is a matter of money, I hope they hit the jackpot somewhere enough to get here.

There have been quite a few changes in the Academy and by the time our Reunion takes place, the new wings on Bancroft Hall, the additional "made" land, and various other changes will have been completed.

Coming back to 1960 from 1961, if you are coming to Homecoming this year, be sure and get your reservations early. If you want my help, write me and preferably send a deposit and I will do what I can, although even this early I think the hotels and motels are pretty well booked up. Also I would want to know if we shall have our usual Saturday Night Dinner this year.

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BUNNY COCHRANE A MSG from Lita JACOBSEN, whose abode is in the Governor Hotel in (Dlympia, Wash., states she is planning to attend the Reunion in 1961. We appreciate your comment, Lita, and are looking forward to seeing you in Crabtown, if you can't get down to San Diego to visit with us. While on the Reunion subject, present indications are that at least 11 others on the West Coast are planning to attend with at least 7 others seriously considering it. Looks like the West Coast will be well represented.

GLOOM and Bea MAJOR spent several weeks in La Jolla recently looking for a , place to buy and settle down. Failing to find what they wanted, they decided to return to Florida. Sorry that they could not find what they wanted, but wish them the best of luck in Florida.

BILL and Teddie K I T T S stopped by to spend a few days in our area en route back to Schenectady with stops in Albuquerque and Norman to visit with their youngsters and grandchildren. We were mighty happy to see them and hope they will come back soon and stay longer.

BERT and Marie RODGERS spent a few days in Coronado picking up their visitors' passes and the necessary shots before taking off for Mexico. They expect to spend at least ' 2 months there.

As per schedule, 16 March found the San Diego '16ers and '17ers in conclave assembled at the Marine Officers' Club, Recruit Depot, enjoying another pleasant and relaxing session. Our guest of honor was to have been Vic Krulak '34, presently the Commanding General of the establishment. However, due to conditions not under his control, Vic had to take a rain check. All were sorry not to have him with us but promptly issued a subpoena on him to be present at an early date.

We were honored to have Col. J. H. Ellis of that command as our guest to bring us up on future activities of the club. As always, we look forward with keen interest to those exciting Prelims. The March Melee was at least up to par . . . The Winners! Shorty Sauer, a persistent top performer of late; Duke Carrington always a threat in those contests; and Possum Borden, who has just recently escaped from the binnacle list. Spike Fahrion, Merrill Comstock and Chippo Rogers, who are always "favorites" to pick up the "trophies" consistently, proved to be too adept*in handling the dice to place in the "winner's circle." Our AOLS included Ing Kiland and Count Grassie who, we hear, were out on the loose in San Diego, and Hook Jenkins who was just plain stuck with too much work to show up.

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AUSTIN—LEN's trouble seems to be one of transferring and buying real estate. Len and Ruth could not be here on the 2nd because of business incidental to moving to Washington in June.

G A L E ^ T U B B Y is laid up because of an injured hip. He is reported as doing nicely but couldn't make it on the 2nd.

ROGERS—TEX and Janie had to call off being with us at the last minute because their horse nurse quit that morning and they had to babysit with their race horses.

COOLEY—ROSS has been honored by the San Francisco Commandery of the Naval Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) Order of the U. S. They have most graciously 248 Kine Georee St., Annapolis, Md donated a chair in the Stadium in Ross' memory. Cdr. Jeremiah F. O'Shea, Cdr. of The class held a little reunion on 2 April the S.F. Commandery, wrote, in part, inquirat 248 for area members. Those present were ing if we still had vacant chairs in our section the Calhouns, Bradys, Deans, Hanafees, Hef- and if so the Commandery would like to fernans, Hoeffels, Gregorys, Len Doughty, donate one in "our dear friend Ross Cooley's Kellys, Nobles, Prices, Smalls, Parks and, memory." It developed that we still had 4 for the main feature. Rose Dietrich, Adelaide and it is now a fait accompli. Commander Fullinwider and Elise Skylstead. All the girls O'Shea has been thanked on behalf of the looked particularly fetching and none of the class. Your "whipping boy" found it difficult boys looked much older than 43 years ago—• to express our appreciation for such a graperhaps a little more mature and with hair cious and generous act. a little thinner (on those who had any). But Be here at Homecoming! those girls! The referee was Monty Gibson JACK '18 assisted by his Marie.

The gathering was such a success that it was unanimously resolved to hold another Sec'y R. Adm. E. E. Duvall, U S N (Ret.) Apt. 755-B. The Westchester, after the Homecoming football game with Washington 16, D. C. Villanova on 24 Sept. Viand* will be on hand at 248.

Lois B U L L E N E wrote that she has sold Last minute difficulties made it impractica- her house in Carmel, Calif., and now plans ble for the AUSTINs, LUDLOWs and to make her home in Washington, where she ROGERs to attend. How their ears must is expected to arrive in June or thereabouts. burn!

Also, Lois reports that she saw EARL and C A M P B E L I ^ C O L I N and Peggy have Eleanor STCDNE recently in Carmel and rented an apartment at 5 Maryland Ave. for hopes that they too will "visit Washington headquarters and intend to return from Ft. before long."

Myers in the not too distant future. Troops As previously reported, JERRY W R I G H T in the area will be delighted at their return. was relieved of duty on 29 Feb. last as SAC LUDLOW—BILLY and Cynthia could not Lant, CinCLant, and CinCLantFlt and retired come to Crabtown on the 2nd because their from active duty the next day. Leaving their youngest was returning home after an emer- quarters in Missouri House at the Naval Base, Norfolk, Jerry and Phyllis moved to • gency appendectomy.

HEADLEE—COLIN and his gal have Washington. (Dn the day that their principal bought a house on Charles St. in Crabtown vanload of furnishings was due to arrive, and are moving in on 7 April. They came Washington was experiencing one of its through here with their youngest daughter— longest sustained periods of cold weather she shouldn't be the youngest if they can pro- topped ofif by a deep snow. With customary duce them like that. She is a Junior at the cheerfulness they rose above this temporary setback and are now just about settled in their University of Michigan. Yum, yum! house at 2706 36th St., N. W.

In keeping with our policy of visiting around the fine clubs in our Southland, the April luncheon was set for the Admiral Kidd Club. We are always pleased to welcome visiting firemen, so please plan to drop in on us when in the nearby area.

Those not already indicated who attended were: Benson, Cochrane, Holmes, Loventhal, McGinnis, Dorsey Price, Root, Terhune, Walter Webb, Possum Webb and Dutch Wessell.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. R. A . Dierdorff, U S N (Ret.), 34 Randall St., Annapolis, Md.

P A U L L E E was a most welcome visitor at 34 Randall St. on 28 March. The "General," former Chief of Naval Research and a former Vice President of Gibbs & Cox, designers of the liner UNITED STATES, was

RADM. PAUt F. LEE, USN (Ret.) '19

one of a group of engineers, scientists and industrial leaders who met at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla., 18-27 March, to study the Navy's shipbuilding needs for the next several years.

Termed the Navy Study Group on Shipbuilding and Modernization, it was headed by Mr. T. E. Shea, Vice President, Western Electric Co., New York City. In addition to examining the present and future composition of the Fleet and its future shipbuilding and modernization plans, possible developments in new types of ships were studied.

These included deep hull, sonar types, hydrofoil ships and new submarine design.

What with Dewey Field having replaced Dewey Basin and Wings 7 and 8 of Bancroft Hall well along, "General" found that the Academy's "face" had been considerably SHIPMATE

lifted. After our inspection we met the W A L T E R A N S E L S and the W A L T O N READs at Mrs. Gordon H. Claude's, where Dulany was "baby sitting" with her 9S-yearold mother. I am happy to report that the "(General'' and Walter did not start "wrassling" when they met. Can it be that we're aging a bit ?

Paul left next morning for Newport News and planned to return to Palo Alto by train later in the week. W e regretted that he couldn't stay longer and that Amy wasn't with him.

GEORGE DYER's letter of 30 March from STEEL FLYER at San Francisco states: "The

cruise has been very pleasant. The food is excellent, the company likewise and the accommodations adequate. The Master says the STEEL FLYER was in the Navy when first built in 1944-45 as the SEA PORPOISE. In any case she has standard Navy bunks and lockers.

"Only the (John) Dingwells and the Dyers used the 12 passenger spaces between New York City and San Francisco. Three Indonesian students bound for Djarkata will board tomorrow so we'll not be crowded."

The M I K E W I L L I A M S have changed their home address to 527 S. 3rd St., Bellaire 101, Tex. The busy Mike continues to maintain his main office at 701 Century Bldg., Houston 2, Tex. His other office (oils) is at 1119 E. 4th St., Austin, Tex. J O H N CASSADY's letter of 16 March from Boca Raton includes: "I'm still sold solid on Florida as a place for old fud-duds to live. If other '19ers had lived the quiet, sober life I did, they would still be able to relax and enjoy a mint julep or martini.

Spend hours in the pool and have managed to retain my sylphlike figure. However, I do find these modern-day dry cleaners have a tendency to shrink the waistlines of trousers.

"My house is on the Inland Waterway so I keep up to date on seagoing affairs by watching the yachts go by. Occasionally a good-looking dame waves which does my morale good no end. Haven't set any record as to the size and number of sailfish caught but one does adorn the wall of the patio, just one of the smaller ones, a 6 ^ footer."

PAUL TALBOT'S letter from Los Altos, Calif., came just in time to counterbalance John's Florida fish story. Paul writes: "We had a poor duck season this year but did get in one good trip to the Gualala for steelhead.

Managed to bag the biggest one since starting to fish for them years ago, 13 lbs. 6 oz., and that is a nice trout."

Paul and Sue hoped to get off in March for a Pacific trip on the GENERAL BARRETT.

Any of you boys or girls want a Montana ranch? D E A N F R A N C I S has his fine one near Bozeman on the market. However, he expected to hold its annual horse and cattle sale on 4-5 April and kick off 1960's ranching.

FRANK ALER, who is with the Long Island Lighting Co. of Mineola, expects to visit Annapolis this spring and promises to look in on our editorial offices, alias "The Sulk Room."

"TOMB" S U L L I V A N of Red Bank, N. J., writes that "I will not be down to the class meeting of 14 May as I am plarming a trip West this summer. I want to see my old home in Salina, Kans., a brother in Pasco, Wash., and another in Burlingame, Calif."

His letter carries the good news that Mrs. Sullivan has recovered from a bout with T.B. "thanks to a good doctor and streptomyocin."

Reporting his expected absence from the 5 April luncheon, CARL F I N K notes: "We leave that day for our spring vacation. Will be headed toward New Orleans and Gulf M A Y ,

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ports over our anniversary." He and Eloise send their best.

TOM W Y N K O O P , our RCA Vice President, notes that "at the New York Alumni Dinner on 18 March there were not many '19ers present. I did see W A L T E R D I T MARS who has moved to New England and also, for the first time in more than 40 years, H E R R I N G , who started with us plebe year."

Tom and RANSOM expect to be with us 14 May. Helen O'REAR drove to Annapolis early in April from Massillon, Ohio, with a friend.

She tells me on the phone that George is well and busy with their 25 "Willow Acres" and that she is feeling much better. Dulany and I look forward to seeing her tomorrow, 7 April, together with Mrs. Rawson J. Valentine whom she is visiting.

Mary GILMER's gracious note of 30 March from POBox 3, London Bridge, Va.,

includes: "My son, Francis Brooks Gilmer, is a graduate civil engineer working from the Fifth Naval District Public Works Office and is currently a construction engineer at the Oceana Air Field."

Of their recent Florida trip, SCOTT LAMB writes: "While with Doc and Margery Cook, ex-'18, we bumped into Marshall Collins '08, Raguet '19 and H O W A R D GAMBLE who was in '19 for a while. . . .

Our visit with the Coburns (ex-'23) was delightful as was our stay with brother Carl and his wife, Emma. While with the latter we were fortunate enough to see 2 shots from Cape Canaveral, the Titan of 22 March and the abortive satellite shot of the next morning."

If you have not already done so, read T E X S E T T L E ' S excellent comment, "Military Contributory Retirement Deductions," pages 20-21, April Shipmate.

U.S.S. HARTFORDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Launched in 1853 the Hartford became the flagship of Admiral Farragut during the Civil War and was most famous for her action in the battle of Mobile Bay. Recommissioned after the w a r ' s h e served in Asia and the South Atlantic until 1879.

The NAVY MUTUAL A I D ASSOCIATION w a s founded in 1 879 under the auspices of the Secretary of the N a v y for the purpose of providing v/ith certainty a n d promptness a substantial sum (now $9,500) to a i d the families of deceased members a n d to secure f o r them w i t h o u t cost the pensions a n d other government benefits to which they m a y be legally entitled.

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CLASS LUNCHEON

Despite a rainy day, 10 attended the S April luncheon: Rochester, Thurber, Callaghan, Pelzman, DuVal, Slocum, King, Dierdorff, Schildhauer and Willenbucher. The latter two had spent an interesting morning listening to Secretary Gates and others testify on Retired Pay before the House Armed Forces Committee.

Due to its proximity to the Annual Reunion, Saturday, 14 May, in Annapolis, there will be no May class luncheon in Washington.

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Sec'y, Capt. D. R. Osborn, USN (Ret.> 7106 Arrowhead Rd., Bethesda, Md.

We were all very glad to see LARRY H A U G E N back with us at the March class luncheon after an operation on his main artery at Johns Hopkins a couple of months ago. He is looking and feeling very fit.

SABBY SABALOT was present, too, saying goodbye for a few months while he and Janet return to their old haunts in Europe.

SLIM COWDREY writes that he has been appointed Consulting Engineer to the Department of Marine and Aviation of the City of New York and that he and Rosita are very pleased with New York as their home.

BILL GALBRAITH was good enough to send in a long, interesting article from the San Diego Union about HERB RUST's avocation as an amateur actor. In the past 14 years he has appeared in no less than 45 plays at the Coronado, La Jolla and Mission Valley Playhouses and at the Old Globe Theater.

His portrayal of the miserly Horace Vandergelder in the Globe's current "The Matchmaker" is the latest of his string of successes. One play, "The Moon Is Blue," he has done 3 times, another, "The Constant Wife," twice. He has appeared variously as a British surgeon, a college president, a senator, a famous actor and as a wealthy publisher. To many, his most memorable appearance was in the role of Prince Bounine, the leader of a gang of swindlers in "Anastasia."

Altogether his successes add up to a record seldom, if ever, matched in local theatrical circles.

Congratulations, Herb; it would be fun if some of us Easterners could join our Western group and see you in action.

SAM CANAN had a wintry time on his annual trip south in February and March but he gave a good account of himself and sends news of the following classmates: L U K E BURGESS is looking fine and is a pillar in his old home town of Summerton, S. C. The BRITTAINs and GLOVERs are enjoying life in Oklawaha and Palm Springs, respectively. The CRISTs were in Haiti and the HARTs, TILLMANs, PAT MURPHYs and CHAMPIONS all sent regards from the Charleston area.

DAN W I L K E R S O N , who retired from General Motors on 31 March and plans to settle in the Washington, D. C, area, encloses word from SHAD MILLER. Shad camps part of the summer in the Great Smokies where he says there is the best trout fishing in the world. He also says that he was about out of a hound dog for the quail season last fall but, knowing Shad, we suspect that he trained another in a hurry.

ENGAGEMENT

RAdm. Dale Harris, U S N '24, and Mrs. Harris have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lynne Brooke Harris, to Midshipman William Justus Townsend, son of Capt. R O C K W E L L J U S T U S T O W N SEND, USN, and Mrs. Townsend, Coro32

nado, Calif. Admiral Harris is on duty as Commander Fleet Air, San Diego, Calif.

Miss Harris attended Hollins College in Virginia for 2 years and is now a student at the University of Colorado. Her fiance is a first classman at the USNA.

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East Coast Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Homer Elmers 930 H St., N.W., Washington, D. C. West Coast Corr. Sec'y, R. Adm. George Van Deurs, 313 Golden Gate Ave., Belvedere, Cal.

HERBERT W A T S O N TAYLOR

R.-Vdm. H E R B E R T W A T S O N TAYLOR, 62, World War II aircraft carrier commander, who retired in 1951 as Commandant of Anacostia Naval Air Station, died as a result of a heart attack 1 Apr. 1960 at his home in Richmond. Admiral Taylor commanded the carrier CORAL SEA from the time of its commission in 1943 to May 1944. During this time the CORAL SEA participated in the Battle of Tarawa.

He then commanded the carrier COWPENS in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where he received the Navy Cross ancf the Legion of Merit for valor. He commanded the COWPENS in the battles of the Marianas and Iwo Jima until he became commander of Coco Solo Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone after the war.

Admiral Taylor became the commander of Anacostia Naval Air Station in 1950 and held that post until the time of his retirement in 1951. He had additional duties in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Since 1953 he has been associated with the Richmond Engineering Co. Admiral Taylor leaves his widow, Mrs. Gladys Turner Taylor of Richmond; a daughter, Mrs. William C. Sharpe of Pensacola, Fla.; 2 sons. Dr. Herbert B. Taylor of 4619 Thirty-first Rd. South, Arlington, and Turner W. Taylor, a midshipman at the Naval Academy ; a sister, Mrs. Hinton S. Barry of West Caldwell, N. J.; a brother, C. Meredith Taylor of Newark, N. J., and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, 4 April, at Arlington Cemetery.

From FRANCIS ( H A N K ) FORD we have received word that selections from his book of sea verse. The Gorilla of Hospital Cay, was published in Coward-McCann's alltime anthology of sea verse. The Eternal Sea. Also, he told us that the Cornell Press sold about 12,000 copies of his work, Knoiv Your Navy Noiv.

AROUND SAN FRANCISCO BAY

A few days before leaving his regular orbit, your Bay Area reporter met GEORGIE COHAN in the Treasure Island Club and suggested that he temporarily meet Shipmate's deadlines for the area. Georgie scooped out a foxhole and dove in like an expert. As he disappeared he said, "Try FITZ MADDEN, he has a hot line."

We paraphrased that on the phone and Madden agreed to take over. Then on 15 March Johnny and Bobbie Madden left home for a dinner date about 2000. They returned 4 hours later to find their Seafirth home, and everything in it, had been completely destroyed by fire before the rural fire department reached it. Under the circumstances, Johnny may have forgotten Shipmate's deadline so this is forwarded from Alabama.

Before leaving the Bay Area sighted: Jim Reisinger busy rediscovering the writings of Washington Irving; Red Erwin full of erudition at a Great Books discussion group; Ruf Thayer, Lowden Jessup, Charlie Roland and Lawyer Johns smorgasbording at T. I. Low-

den looked quite well after the arrival of grandchildren numbers 8 and 9. Understand that a classmate asked Johns a technical question at lunch. He got the lunch check and a bill for $50.00. Charlie Roland had recently returned from a Convoy Commodore's school at San Diego. Did not say much about the course but saw a lot of friends there. Said he wouldn't teach summer school this year.

1960's jr. ds. will have to struggle along without him. He and Tram were talkingMexico.

En route looked for T E D W E L L I N G S in his Palos Verdes castle. Found that on 2 March, without a word to his San Francisco friends, he had sneaked into Oak Knoll to spend a month being fitted, and practicing, with leg Mk H I . His progress reports were good.

At Mary Esther, Fla., found F I S H MOEBUS assembling permanent headquarters, with advice from everyone from there to Cat Brown. Cat doesn't think the house will take a direct hit the way Fish is building it, but he is convinced that near-misses won't bother it. Cat could be correct.

Fish's Great White Flagship was secured in front of the headquarters near a smaller dark green vessel of the Moebus fleet. The 7 ft. 6 in. flagship is alleged to be overpowered for open sea cruising.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

J O H N MADDEN pinch-hitting for GEORGE VAN D E U R S February got off to a rather spectacular start, what with the winter Olympics up at Squaw Valley and the like. A careful check of the entries failed to reveal any '21ers, male or female, competing in the giant slaloms or senior men's downhill. However, along in the middle of the month JIM and Vera H A R R I S flang a wing-ding over at Treasure Island which turned out practically the entire local contingent. F I S H RAMSEY is still playing "what's-doing-it" with the medicos at Letterman Army Hospital so that he and Anis did not make it. However, from the southland came T E D and Conna WELLINGS. Ted is making a fine recovery from his very serious and very major operation.

It was a delight to see them both again. Also absent were CHARLEY and Trammel ROLAND ofif to the San Diego area for a 2 weeks' stay. While there Tram visited with MARIAN CROSS. On their return to the Bay Area Tram drew a 3-week tour of jury duty recently concluded.

The week commencing 14 March dawned bright and clear, track fast, ceiling and visibility unlimited. The next night, Tuesday, IS March, the home of J O H N and Bobbie MADDEN on the Tiburon Peninsula burned to the ground. A total loss but insured. They will rebuild on the same foundations. In the meantime their temporary address is a shakedown at 2235 Broadway, San Francisco (Fllmore 6-8488). The next evening, Wednesday, 16 March, the boatyard of MADDEN (no relation) & L E W I S (no relation) burned to the ground in Sausalito. The next day was St. Patrick's Day and all the above would seem to indicate is that the clan Madden really likes to heat things up for St. Pat's Day. While all this was going on the LOWDEN J E S S U P S were entertaining R U F U S and Anna THAYER, L E W and Bunty J O H N S and CHARLEY and Trammel ROLAND at a going-away party for GEORGE and Ann VAN DEURS. The Van Deurs got underway the next day headed for the southland, the deep south and eventually the WashingtonAnnapolis area. They were reported in at the first check point which was T E D and Conna S H I P M A T E

W E L L I N G S ' home on Palos Verdes in the Los Angeles-San Pedro-Long Beach area.

When thev reach the Crabtown area we hope that H O M E R E I M E R S will persuade George to embellish the Shipmate East Coast entry with some pictures of the local group.

He has contributed many fine shots of what we out here look like, in moments of unsuspecting reflection. Now it is your turn.

Reports from the San Diego area indicate that STOGI R O B E R T S is thinking of contributing a column from down there to give George Van Deurs a little competition! This is an idea we can all cheer for and hope that Stogi breaks into print at the earliest opportunity.

ABE and Pat CARLISLE are reported as being in Texas for a short visit. .\nd that seems to be the end of this transmission.

CLASS L U N C H E O N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W A S H I N G T O N

The regular monthly class luncheon took place Wednesday, 23 March 1960, at the Army-Navy Club, attendance as follows : Lou Brown, Heber Brumbaugh, Jim Dudley, Homer Eimers, Floyd Ferris, Don Giles, Jim Hamilton, Reds Hanlon, Reds Jamison, Tom Kelly, Wayne McDowell, Ralph McShane, Country Moore, Gale Morgan, John Pixton, Stu Purves, Charles Smith, Don Smith, and Pinkie Thorp.

RALEIGH H A L E S passes along the good word that the Hales' son, Alfred W. Hales, a senior at Caltech, has once again been the recipient of an award in the rugged William Lowell Putnam mathematical competition.

Alfred is one of the top 8 college students awarded a prize by the contest sponsor, the Mathematical Association of America. A total of 825 contestants from 140 colleges and universities in this country and Canada competed in this examination. Alfred and two of his schoolmates won second prize in team competition for Caltech, with Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn being first and the University of Toronto, Canada, third. Harvard University was fourth and Case Institute of Technology fifth. Our congratulations to all the Hales on this fine accomplishment.

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Sec'y, Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Merccrsbnrg, P a .

Corr. Sec'y, L t . Cdr. H. L . J e n n i n g s , U S N (Ret.), c/o Gen. Motors Corp., 802 Cafritz Bldg., W a s h i n g t o n 6, D. C.

VADM. MAURICE E. CURTS, USN '20, reads orders relieving him Western Sea Frontier in ceremonies held at Treasure Island. Seated VAdm. Frederick N. Kivette, USN '25, who takes over command of Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, USN '05. Admiral Curts is retiring after

of active duty as Commander, directly behind Admiral Curts is Western Sea Frontier, and Fleet nearly 41 years' naval service.

NEW ARRIVAL

Born to Lt. E. Fisher Coil, (MC) USN, and his wife (Arlene Rice of Fresno, Calif.) on 28 Mar. 1960 at Tripler General Hospital, Daniel Paul Coil, their 2nd son. Lieutenant Coil is medical officer of Submarine Squadron One and the son of LCdr. E. E. COIL, U S N (Ret.).

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Sec'y, Capt. Claade H. B e n n e t t , J r . . U S N ( R e t . ) , 732 S p r i n g Ln., Philadelphia 28, P a .

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. E m m e t t S p r u n g , U S N ( R e t . ) , 5623 KnoIIwood R d .

W a s h i n g t o n 16, D . C.

WARREN FRANKLIN SIMRELL, JR.

W A R R E N F. SIMRELL, JR., passed away on 16 March 1960 and was buried 18 March. He lived at 6 Clearfield Place, Huntington, L. I., N. Y., with his wife and 3 children. He had retired from the service in 1931 from disabilities received in line of duty and did not return during World War II. Warren had knocked around a great deal and finally went to work at Republic Aviation as a machinist and jig builder about 12 years ago. He had a bout with the medics at St. Alban's Naval Hospital in 1955 and had been hospitalized upstate New York for nearly the last lYz years. He was down to 122 pounds, but had high hopes that he was getting better.

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On 16 March 1960 we had our annual luncheon with the Class of 1923 of West Point. They were the hosts this year, so the function was held in Patton Hall, at Fort Meyer. Those attending from our class were : Beaumont, Hudson, Edwards, Mclsaac, Sprung, Mendenhall, R. W. D. Woods, Ageton, Van Dusen, Holderness, Cofer, Davidson, Stephens, Leavitt, Daisley and Stimson.

No business was conducted at this joint meeting. Just a general good time was had with our hosts.

The attendance of W I L L I A M VAN D U S E N is to be noted. He will be remembered by many in the class. Van, who has been with the Standard Oil for 30 years in Pakistan, has recently retired and is back in the States.

This was in Shipmate last month, but I repeat for those who may have missed it!

W O L L E S O N died on 5 Feb. at San Diego.

RAY L E A V I T T is responsible for the news that on 19 March the Sertoma Club of Pueblo, Colo., honored A R L E I G H BURKE with the presentation of its American Way Award. Colorado is Arleigh's home state, if you remember.

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Sec'y, M r . Paul Siegrist, c/o S t a n d a r d & Poor's, 345 Hudson St. New York 14, N . Y.

WALTER VICTOR RUDOLPH VIEWEG

It was a shock for '24 to learn of the sudden passing of W A L T E R VICTOR RUD O L P H V I E W E G (RADM USN R E T ) on 20 Mar. 1960 at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Md. Truly a strong man. Bowser is also remembered as a kindly and mild-mannered individual; a wrestler and footballer in our Midshipman days.

Holder of the Navy Cross, his war service is best remembered by his command of the GAMBIER BAY, which was sunk off Leyte, and from which Bowser was the last to swim and organize the rafts to the end that 750 from the ship were rescued. Other important assignments in his career included Commander Fleet Air Hawaii, and Commander Naval Ordnance Test Station. Since retirement he had been affiliated with General Dynamics Corp., first as Assistant Chief, Research and Development Engineer, and since last July Coordinator of Anti-submarine Warfare Programs at Washington. Surviving are his 33

'24 PARTY in San Diego, 24 February.

widow, Mrs. Anne Vieweg, and 2 sons: Lt. (jg) W. F. R. Vieweg, Tr., USN, and PEC. Richard R. Vieweg, USA. Simple services were held at Fort Meyer Chapel on 23 March, attended by a large number of classmates. Those coming some distance to pay respects to a beloved associate of active duty days included Vice Admirals W. V. Davis, G. C. Towner and R. Goldthwaite; Rear Admirals Dale Harris and S. E. Burroughs.

a career in the wholesale grocery and milling fields before opening his sugar brokerage company in Dallas in 1957. He and Polly still have a home in Sherman, Tex., but expect to settle in Dallas, where the temporary address is 3947 Weldon St., Dallas. We like to learn, too, that Artie keeps in close touch with his cousin, JACK WILLIAMS, who is retired and living at Paris, Tex. M I K E and Sara KEARNS (Houston) are also in touch with the Artie Williamses. A 2nd Williams daughter is Mrs. Betsy Southerland, also in Sherman. Artie and Polly have 6 grandchildren.

"Retirement is wonderful," says GEORGE ROBILLARD, in bringing us up-to-date on what he and Margaret have been doing since handling our 1959 reunion. They were in Europe for several weeks in the fall (returning 2 D e c ) , where George was doing a teaching job on patents and related matters for the benefit of French patent agents and industrialists. These latter were a bit surprised to find Margaret doing the secretarial work in connection with the conference which, of course, was followed by trips to other points of interest, including Paris, Rome and London. In Paris they called on DICK S P E N C E R at his office at 29 Rue Cambon. And they were back home at the time of the birth of their 4th grandchild (to Mary Ann and Bob Schwind). Now George has been admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and, with an office in Bethesda, has applied for admission to the Maryland Bar. But the most important Robillard new§ is that their eldest daughter, Colette A. Robillard, was to be married 23 April to Mr. Francis Xavier Kelly (whom George mentions as not being Scandinavian). This will leave them with daughter Margaret, now a junior at Georgetown School of Languages.

When did you last hear of A R T I E W I L LIAMS ? Well, we finally have news of him and learn that he is recuperating in Anaheim, Calif., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virginia Howe. He had been quite ill for the preceding 3 years, following an operation for ulcers and related complications. You'll remember Artie left us at graduation and had

Another San Diego '24 assemblage, and a big one, comes to our attention a little late, with accompanying photograph. Held on 24 Feb. it included 24 classmates and their wives, plus Mrs. Becky Harvey and Mrs. Helen Callaway Townsend. The hosts this time were VAdm. and Mrs. C. E. EKSTROM and RAdm. and Mrs. DALE H A R R I S at a cocktail party in the Harris' quarters at NAS, San Diego. It's a very interesting picture; we're sorry we cannot identify all the ladies in the group, and we think you might like to see how many of the classmates you can yourself identify before turning to the list of them which appears a couple of paragraphs below this one.

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How do you think BILL BROWN would go as a candidate for Governor of Florida?

No, he's not in the race, but we just dreamed that up after learning that Bill is "dabbling" in local politics around Jaclcsonville, Fla. He is retired there (1320 Jean Court), where the Navy colony is growing'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;many come following duty at NAS Jax, and Green Cove Springs. He is active in the Jax Council of the Navy League, serving as program chairman, and hopes to get an alumni association branch established one of these days. Local playmates include Dan Cone '23, Dusty Rhodes, Halle Allen and Bill Parsons '29.

Bill and Betty are all alone now, and count 3 grandchildren.

Oh yes, here is the list of 1924 San Diego classmates in the picture mentioned earlier, reading from left to right: Don McLean, Cowboy Cameron, Hurst, Dale Harris, Will Hays, Ekstrom, Shultz, Carroll, Fish, Tiem-

roth, Lillard, Anderson, Lockhart, Slim Johnson, Bill Bailey, Burroughs, Lankenau, Townsend (from Michigan), Rufe Young, Dickie, Wolowsky, Deam and Magly. Please report in to this column if you recognized all! Jim Dancy was also present, but out of range of the camera at the moment.

The new address of A L A N H U N T is 2056 Rodney Dr., Los Angeles 27, Calif. Al is the Executive Director of the Braille Institute of America, a private agency engaged in work for the blind. With both sons now married, the Hunts have sold their house and moved into an apartment, with "no lawn to mow." Although Al says he has lost contact with classmates, he reports receiving a Christmas card from DICK COLBURN, now retired and living in the Long Beach area. We last saw Al on the "This Is Your Life" TV program, where he set up the "capture" of Judge Powers of Providence for that program.

BERT (B. D.) Q U I N N is also somewhat isolated from '24, saying he hasn't "seen a classmate since attending Pete McKee's funeral" several years ago. Bert has been with North American Aviation for the past 10 years. He says the Los Angeles area seems to contain very few members of '24 (Bolton please note), but promises to forward any '24 news that's worth repeating.

When we read of N E I L L P H I L L I P S being named to head the Special Gifts Committee of the National Cultural Center in Washington, we inquired further, and got a new insight into his many community activities and other interests. We find that he is president of the National Cathedral Association, a director of the International Rescue Committee, V. P. of the Audubon Society of Washington, Chairman of the Committee of 100 on the Federal City and President of Historic Georgetown, Inc. Getting down to business, you'll recall he is manager of the investment counsel department of Jones, Kreeger & Co., 1625 Eye St., N. W., Washington. He and Mrs. Phillips are partners in a commercial plant nursery at Heronwood, their country home at Uppervale, Va. All this suggests his hobbies : horticulture, ornithology and, yes, of course, fox hunting.

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Knock off the ropeyarn Sunday, Mossboffom! Turn fo and get those anfs out of your pansies and frice up my early bloomers!

CLIFF ( S H O R T Y ) A L D E R M A N has now had his 3rd novel published. (G. P. Putnam's Sons, N. Y.) It is called The Silver Keys and is a treasure hunting story which paints vivid scenes of maritime life in the 1670s. We haven't seen much of Shorty around New York since he left the editorship of Via Port of New York a few years ago to devote full time to research and writing on historical subjects.

ART BARNES has been going through an ordeal, recovering from an operation for the removal of tissues from the spinal cord. He is at his hospital management job for 2 hours daily now, and also has 2 hours' physiotherapy. He feels he is gradually improving, walking with the aid of a cane.

Your New York reporters see and hear from few classmate visitors to the city; but in March we want to report a routine business visit to the city by ED GMINDER, and also the presence of T O M G R I F F I T H , who attended the I R E Convention.

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'24 was represented at the very successful Annual Dinner Meeting of the Naval Academy Association of New York at the Hotel Roosevelt on 18 March, by Furth, Graesser, Horsch, Lynch, Mellon, Miller, Mills, Shively, Siegrist, Singer, Waller and Witmer.

We always did question that JIMMY LAZELL was old enough for the Naval Academy. Now our junior classmate has had a bout with chickenpox; mild case, from which he recovered in routine order.

Ferguson Johnson took place on 26 March 1960, at Upper Montclair, N. J. At home at 98 Harding Ave., White Plains, N. Y. Capt. and Mrs. J. M. P. W R I G H T announce the weddings of their two sons, Lt. (jg) J. M. P. Wright, Jr. '56, to Miss Faye Jenner on 29 March at Norfolk, Va., and Lt. (jg) Arthur St. Clair Wright '57 to Miss Gloria Wentzel on 1 March at San Diego, Calif. Grandparents of the grooms are RAdm. and Mrs. Arthur St. Clair Smith '97, and Capt. and Mrs. H. T. Wright '98.

WEDDINGS

CLASS LUNCHEON

Capt. and Mrs. W E N D E L L E. KRAFT, U S N (Ret.), have announced the marriage of their daughter, Marcia Stewart Kraft, to Dr. John Morehead Goin on 5 March 1960, at West Hartford, Conn. At home at 774 N. Marengo St., Pasadena, Calif.

The marriage of Miss Susanna Siegrist, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. P A U L W. SIEGRIST, U S N R (Ret.), to Mr. Donald

The Class of 1924 in the Washington, D. C, area held its monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 23 March 1960. Twentyone members of the class attended as follows: S. G. Barchet, M. M. Bradley, W. C. Cleaves, E. W. Clexton, John Davis, W. V. Deutermann, I. T. Duke, E. K. Grant, G. R. Hartwig, C. M. E. Hoffman, R. F. G. Johnson Jr., S. E. Latimer, W. J. Longfellow, P. V. 35

Mercer, C. J. Nesser, G. Reith, G. N. Robillard, R. C. Sutliff, R. L. Swart, H. MacT. Sylvester and R. R. Waller.

Mr. Elmer Harper attended as the guest of GEORGE ROBILLARD. Among those who were welcomed to the meeting from out of town were R. R. WALLER, J O H N DAVIS and EDWARD K. GRANT. The latter is building a home in Annapolis.

It was announced that VAdm. R. E. W I L SON disclaims the report that he plans retirement. Someone reported this in error.

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ENGAGEMENT

CLASS LUNCHEON

RAdm. DALE HARRIS, USN, and Mrs. Harris have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lynne Brooke Harris, to Midshipman William Justus Townsend, son of Capt. Rockwell Justus Townsend, USN (Ret.) '20, and Mrs. Townsend, Coronado, Calif. Admiral Harris is on duty as Commander Fleet Air, San Diego, Calif.

Miss Harris attended Hollins College in Virginia for 2 years and is now a student at the University of Colorado. Her fiance is a first classman at the USNA.

The following group joined in the March luncheon in Washington: Broadley, Cronin, Gill, Goetz, Hart, Hickey, Hoffner, Hull, Hurd, Johns, Latrobe, Loomis, McFarlane, Newton, Orville, Rorschach, R. D. Smith, S. P. Smith, Stryker, Swinburne and Wright.

K E N T LOOMIS has "gone to press" with the latest edition of the Quiver and hopes that copies will be at hand well ahead of Reunion time. Kent has done a wonderful job and deserves a "Well Done" for his efforts.

John D. Reppy, Jr., son of the late Capt.

J O H N R E P P Y and Mrs. Reppy of Haddam Neck, Conn., has been awarded a Fellowship to Oxford University by the National Science Foundation. He and his wife Judith will go to England in the fall or mid-winter. Congratulations, John.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. S. P. Smith, U S N (Ret.), 3225 Klingle Rd., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

DAVID R. HULL, Capt. USN (Ret.), president of the Electronic Industries Asso. and a vice president of the Raytheon Co., was named by the association board of directors today to receive the 1960 EI A medal of honor for "distinguished service contributing to the advancement of the electronics industry." Dave is, furthermore, the first incumbent President of EIA to be so honored since the founding in 1923 of the Association. Congratulations, Dave!

Captain Hull was first elected president of the Electronic Industries Asso. in May 1958.

He was chosen for a 2nd term last year.

Presentation of the award will be made at the association's 36th annual convention in Chicago next May. The EIA medal of honor has been awarded yearly, starting in 1952.

Captain Hull has been in the electronics industry since his retirement from the Navy in 1948. Before joining Raytheon in 1950, he was with International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. as vice president and director of Capehart-Farnsworth Corp.

ENGAGEMENT

Capt. and Mrs. F. W . SLAVEN of Annapolis announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Montgomery, to Midshipman Gerald A. Nelson '60, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Nelson of Fairhope, Ala. A graduate of the Annapolis High School, Miss Slaven is presently attending Goucher College where she is a member of the junior class. She is a member of Tau Omieron Phi, service junior sorority. A June wedding is planned.

REUNION NOTE

Shortly after this issue of Shipmate leaves the printer's, we will, in goodly numbers, be gathering in Crabtown to celebrate the 3Sth Anniversary of our "commencement." A lot of us will find the "campus" considerably changed but, after all, we will also find our classmates somewhat different, too! It looks as though we can hope for a turnout that will add up to at least 1/3 of all of those still able to answer "present," and it is still hoped that a few of those who have not indicated that they expect to come will be able to do 36

It is with sadness I report the death of W A L T E R LEO DYER, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard DeWinters, 91 Sellars Rd., Annapolis, Md., very suddenly on Sunday, 27 March, 1960.

SOLOMON DAVID W I L L I N G H A M

It is my sad duty to report the death of DAVE WILLINGHAM, who had just taken over the job of corresponding secretary. Dave died suddenly at his home on Sunday, 3 April, with a" heart attack. He had already completed compiling notes for this column. He is survived by his widow, Rita, of the home address, 4022 Forrest Lane, McLean, Va., and 2 sons, David G. (LT JG U S N ) and Lawrence H., a student at Catholic University. The class extends their deepest sympathy to Rita and the boys.

GEORGE CALVIN WEAVER

We have the sad duty of reporting the death of RAdm. GEORGE C. ("BUCK") WEAVER, USN (Ret.), which occurred about 0845 on Friday, 4 March, at Arlington Hospital. "Buck" had been teaching mechanical engineering at George Washington University since his retirement for physical disability. In spite of the ill health which had plagued him, he had made an outstanding name for himself as a teacher, trusted by the faculty and beloved by his students. But the snows came with March and by the 4th the streets were icy and banked with snow.

Nevertheless, indomitable "Buck" undertook to go to class from his home at 3709 Woodstock St., Arlington. As was his wont, he made his fond farewell to Irene and got his car onto the street with some difficulty.

Shortly after turning into nearby Dittmar Street his car apparently skidded into a snowbank. Neighbors and passing police found "Buck" collapsed at the wheel. He was taken to Arlington Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. An autopsy held at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, revealed that death was due to another heart attack apparently brought on by the combination of exertion and the prevailing cold weather.

"Buck" came to us from his native Pennsylvania after a year at Penn State. His ever-helping hand was early extended in aicling wooden or less well prepared classmates over academic difficulties, while himself starring for the course. Upon graduation he served for 2 years on the MISSISSIPPI, then

turned his abilities to engineering. By 1931 he had completed the course at the PG School, Annapolis, and had received his Master's degree in Naval Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was then assigned to Submarine Construction at Portsmouth, N. H., until 1934, when he was transferred to the Office of the Superintending Constructor, Electric Boat Co., Groton, where he served until 1937. He was again assigned to Submarine Construction, this time at Mare Island, Cahf., from 1938 to 1940. Then he was ordered to duty as Supervisor of Naval Shipbuilding at Manitowoc, Wise, where he supervised the building of submarines and all other naval shipbuilding in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 1944 he was assigned to the Bureau of Ships where he served as Head of the Submarine Division until 1949. He then served as Commander, U. S. Naval Shipyard, Long Beach.

"Buck" was awarded the Legion of Merit for having devised new methods which made possible more rapid construction of hundreds of amphibious craft and submarines during World War II. "Buck" participated in the development of our more modern submarine fleet after the war, and until his retirement in 1956 for a heart condition, which developed while he was Vice Chief of the Office of Naval Materials where he served in 1954 and 1955.

In retirement, although skirting the grim rocks and shoals of arteriosclerosis and cancer, "Buck," as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, lent a further hand to the national effort in the field of engineering education, imparting knowledge, serving on several committees and councils, and exemplifying a splendid code of ethics.

"Buck's" funeral was held from Fitzgerald's Funeral Home, Arlington, where many friends called on Monday evening, and a rostary recitation was held Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Burial with full military honors took place on Wednesday, 9 March, at 9 a.m. in Arlington Cemetery after services in Fort Myer chapel. In spite of the early hour and the ice and snow, though the weather had improved considerably, the Chapel was filled with relatives and friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Navy friends of many ranks and classes, students and faculty members from the University, civilian friends and admirersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the local contingent of classmates active and retired were present almost to a man.

The interment was a very impressive one and the full military honors were rendered in the best traditions of the naval service. The grave site was a pretty one in a little valley about 100 yards southwest of the Amphitheatre just east of Roosevelt Ave. overlooking Washington's Monument, the South Post and the Pentagon. To the west it is shaded by a line of tall oak trees which will long remind friends of "Buck's" sturdy character.

"Buck" is survived by his widow, Irene Streeter Weaver, his son, Lt. Calvin G. Weaver, USMC, his daughter, Mrs. Robert B. Rogers, wife of Lieutenant Rogers, USN, and 2 grandsons, Robert B. Rogers, Jr., and Steven M. Rogers.

Irene Weaver has asked the writer to express her thanks to relatives and friends for the splendid help they rendered to her and her family, and for the many letters and expressions of sympathy; also for the manv contributions to the cancer and heart funds which were requested instead of flowers.

Irene particularly thanks RAdm. W. K. Mendenhall for so ably and promptly handling the military features of the funeral; and Bill Dolan and "Bus" Gordon '27, for their help. She feels that "Buck" would have appreciated very much the overall beautiful and impressive occasion.

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ROYCE FLIPPIN '26, W. R. Smedberg, III '26, and Rip Miller (honorary '26) at the annual awards dinner given by the Naval Academy Association of New York.

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MANNERT L. ("JIM") ABELE's widow Kay and their 3 sons have been living at their home at 31 Mountfort Rd., Newton Highlands, Mass., ever since before Jim was lost with his submarine, the GRUNION, off the .Aleutians in August 1943. Kay has corresponded with us regularly since Submarine School days, attended the 30th Reunion where she was the guest of the then Superintendent of the Naval Academy, BILL SMEDBERG and Claudia, and she has maintained a lively interest in class and naval affairs. She is now the source of our news of '26 from the Boston area. She recently wrote that she had a very pleasant surprise in mid-March when Mary Day P R I O R phoned her from Winchester, where she and BILL were visiting the V A L E R Y HAVARDs. They all came over to her place for lunch. It was one of those rare times when all of the boys were at home and all hands enjoyed the occasion. It developed that Valery, having recently accepted a position with Raytheon in Boston, had just moved into their new home at Winchester, and that Bill Prior is teaching at a junior college in New London where his son Jim is a student.

The Priors' address is Mason Island, Mystic, Conn. Kay also reports that she understands the LOU MABLEYs and the AL GLICKs live on Beacon Hill, the former apparently on active duty, the latter just taking it easy.

Also that Marjorie S H A N E christened an atomic submarine at Norfolk on 16 March.

Kay Abele is one of those outstanding widows who carried on so nobly with unwavering loyalty to Jim and a superior motherly devotion to their 3 sons. A talented musician and a graduate of Eastman School of Music, she has largely supported herself and the boys by teaching music in Newton Highlands. She brought up and educated M A Y

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Brewster, Bradford and John in the best Boston tradition. Brewster has his Bachelor of Science degree and also a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering. He has served his allotted time in the Army as a lieutenant and is now an executive with a sawcompany in Fitchburg, near Boston. Bradford completed the course at Yale under the Naval Reserve Officers' Training Program and served several years in naval aviation as a jet pilot. He went to inactive duty recently and is head of his department with the Nashua Corp. John graduated from Amherst in 1959 and is now with the Advanced Instruments Corp. of Boston. These fine young men will one day head up their own industrial corporation, or perhaps complex. In the meantime they will be ready to go to active service in the Armed Forces if the national interests so require. Also they have bought a splendid sailboat with auxiliary power which they keep in the Newport area and in which they carry on in the skills and traditions of their illustrious ancestors who came over with the MAYFLOWER (they really did, headed up with the Elders Brewster and Bradford) to say nothing of their gallant father.

At the New York chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association's Annual Dinner Reunion, VAdm. W I L L I A M R. SMEDBERG, III, was the honored guest and, in addition to being the principal speaker, Smeddy was chosen to receive the Association's annual "Man of the Year" award for the one who contributed greatly to the good of the Naval Academy.

The plaque presented read as follows: "Who as Superintendent of the Naval Academy led the long uphill battle to make the dream of a memorial stadium at Annapolis a reality.''

In addition, Smeddy's talk about the forward moves the Navy is making in bringing

the Midshipman and naval officer up to ever higher levels of professional competence in this advanced scientific age was most instructive and encouraging to the New York alumni.

Classmates present at this meeting were the following: G. Campbell, Byrne, Albertson, Custer, Lahn, Pratt, Boorse, Haddad, Benjamin, Broussard, Mumma and Flippin. ' 2 6 O N ACTIVE DUTY

In Washington: Jim Russell, Vice Chief of Naval Operations; Bob Pirie, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air; Bill Smedberg, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Personnel and Reserve Forces; Roy Gano, Commander of the Military Sea Transportation Service; " P . D." Stroop, Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons; Frank O'Beirne, Director for Operations, Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mac McCorkle, President of the Board of Inspection and Survey; Joe Grenfell, Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Logistics; Jack Frost, Director of Naval Intelligence; Paul Dudley, Special Assistant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Disarmament Affairs; Bill Dolan, Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Ships; Charlie Briner, Superintendent of the Naval Weapons Plant.

Elsewhere: John Sylvester, Commander Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet; Jack Taylor, Commander of the Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet and presently on a cruise around the world in his flagship, USS CANBERRA; Chester Bruton and Charley Buchanan, both on the Joint Staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S. European Command; Fitz Lee, Deputy Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet; Charlie Lyman, Commandant Fourth Naval District in Philadelphia; Cliff Duerfeldt, Chief of Naval Air Basic Training in Pensacola ; Sperry Clarke, Deputy Commander of 37

the Naval Striking Forces, Southern Europe; Kenny Craig, Commander Fleet Air, Jacksonville ; Walt Rodee about to report as Commander Fleet Air, San Diego; Bob Cavenagh, U. S. Naval Attache, London; Bill Romoser, Commander Amphibious Training Command, Atlantic Fleet, and about to be Commader Service Force, Atlantic Fleet; Fred Stelter, Deputy Chief of Staff on the Joint Staff in Japan; Charlie Larson at the Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, but soon to retire at his own request; Lou Mabley, District Intelligence Officer, First Naval District in Boston.

ED S N E D E K E R and D U K E W O R N HAM, both Lieutenant Generals, are Commandant, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, and Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, respectively.

BILL M I L L E R retired on 1 April.

C. G. McMULLAN has been elected a director of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company. Mr. McMullan was first employed by Liggett & Myers in the Durham cigarette factory in 1925. He was transferred to the Richmond factory in 1930, where he became plant superintendent in 1941 and plant manager in 1947.

Cdr. J O H N O'SHEA is ship operations manager on the SS AMERICAN MARINER, the

Army ship plying the waters of the Atlantic Missile Range. The ship's mission requires the taking of scientific measurements of physical phenomena related to the reentry of ballistic missiles launched from Cape Canaveral.

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Sec'y, Cdr. H o w a r d C. Adams, U S N R Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 918 16th St. N.W., Washington 6, D . C.

Judge J A M E S S. COLEMAN, Jr., was selected by The Skirmisher, Marion Institute, Marion, Ala., as "Alumnus of The Issue," 20 Feb. 1960.

Judge Coleman attended Marion Institute to prepare for the U. S. Naval Academy. In 1934 he was graduated from the Univ. of Alabama Law School and was soon thereafter admitted to the Alabama Bar, beginning the general practice of law in Eutaw, Ala. From 1942 until Dec. of 1945 he served on active duty in the USNR. After his war service he was twice elected to the Senate of Alabama, serving from 1946 to 1950 and from 1954 to 1957. He was selected by the Capitol Press Corps as "Best Parliamentarian" in 1955, and he was also elected as "Outstanding Member of the 1955 Regular Session" of the Alabama Senate. In 1956 he was elected to the Supreme Court. We salute Judge Coleman as an outstanding citizen of his state and country, and are proud to count him as one of our many illustrious alumni.

Sec'y, Capt. C h r i s t i a n L . E n g l e m a n , U S N ( R e t . ) , 2480 16th St., N . W .

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C. G. McMULLAN '26

Qois Jordan, Rod and Florence Lair, George Mo.ffett, Al and Bess Momm, Bob and Louise Morris, Swede and Bettye Norgaard, Zeke and Mary Peden, Red and Mildred Raborn, Chick and Ruth Renard, Bill and Barbara Schoech, Harry and Gladys Sears, Owsley and Callie Stanley, Guy Stringer, Urq and M. T. Urquhart, Phil and Elsie Wakeman.

Harry Sears and Owsley Stanley took care of the arrangements and, naturally, did a fine job. It wasn't their fault that the Howards went to the Country Club first and that Guy Stringer came a week early. All who had signed up to be there arrived except Tommy and Helen Etmis. His check was returnedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; much to the horror of Jimmy James! This was no precedent for future dinners.

RAY G. BOYD has been appointed vice president for sales for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation. Mr. Boyd has recently been general manager of the company's International Division and vice president of Kaiser Aluminum International, Inc. He joined Kaiser Aluminum in 1947 as export manager.

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A Washington group dinner held at the Army & Navy Club, Washington, D. C, on 31 March was attended by the following: Bob and Elsie Archer, Petey and Hattie Anderson, Bag and Margaret Bagdanovich, George and Ginny Collins, Bill and Fran Howard, Jimmy and Virginia James, Fran38

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From Washington, D. C , comes word that RAdm. AUBREY J. BOURGEOIS, SC, and Mrs. Bourgeois have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Suzanne Marguerite Bourgeois, to Mr. Louis Rabil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ameal Rabil of Weldon, N. C. The couple will be married in June.

Miss Bourgeois is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. Mr. Rabil was graduated from the University of North Carolina and Georgetown University Law Center and is practicing law in Washington.

He served 3 years as an officer in the Navy.

We extend our good wishes to EUGENE SANDS (RADM U S N R E T ) who has recently become associated with American Diversified Securities, Inc., 1028 Connecticut Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. A most interesting letter from GEORGE SEAY (RADM U S N R E T ) was received in which he informs us of his new address, Goshen, Va. He and his lovely wife moved there from Arlington on 1 Nov. 1959 upon his retirement, and since then have been busily engaged in remodeling their home. He tells us that RAY and Laura CONNER came by shortly after their move on their way to Santa Barbara, Calif. The Seays would like to see more classmates down their way, which is 190 miles from Washington, near Lexington and Staunton. George says that he expects to teach mechanics and possibly thermodynamics at V.M.I., his old alma mater before the USN/T, next September.

They send their very best regards to all classmates and their wives.

We were happy to hear from JAMES RODGERS who is now associated with Townley, Updike, Carter & Rodgers, 220 E. 42nd St., New York, N. Y. He se;nds us several items of news. The first is that E D D I E R E N F R O spent 2 weekends with him at his home while studying some of the intricacies of insurance in New Jersey. He says that Eddie is in fine spirits, enthusiastic over his new career and in good fighting trim.

The second item is that MARVIN GLUNTZ, GEORGE HOLLEY, ABE LINCOLN and RODGERS made a serious effort to gather together the local members of the Class of '30 for the Alumni Dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt, New York City, on 18 March. Every known source of address for the classmates in the area was checked and all in all some 25 to 30 letters were sent.

They discovered in their check that several of our number had left the section, for example CHICK LAWYER, who wrote from Wisconsin to say that he was happily farming, and he made no reference to missing New York. Others, Jim says, could not come for business reasons, for example DAVE S T R E T C H , who was in Dallas. As a result of all their efforts, Jim writes that they expected to see 11 classmates at the dinner, but at the last minute H A R R Y DODGE and PORKY MAGILL were unable to attend.

When they finally assembled, there were Ruel Daly, Bob DeGraff, Marvin Gluntz, George Holley, Abe Lincoln, Dave Olney, Mel Peterson, Rip Rohr and Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a total of nine. All had a good time, and there was much reminiscing about Naval Academy days and much wishing that others could have been present. At the time, plans were made for another get-together, probably a dinnerdance at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Club on 27 May. Further details of this will be forthcoming from Abe Lincoln who is the chairman of their volunteer committee. Many thanks to Jim Rodgers for all this very interesting information.

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AL H A H N has sent your secretary quite a wonderful report of the activities of the Class of '30 in the San Diego area. He informs us that MOON C H A P P L E (RADM RET) is their local leader and H E R S C H E L HOUSE (RADM R E T ) is their Secretary and Treasurer.

And now for Al's report: "The San Diego contingent of the Class of 1930 had a gettogether on Saturday, 20 Feb., at the U. S. Naval Station. The party was engineered by AL H A H N , B E R N I E F U E T S C H and HERSCHEL H O U S K We had cocktails, followed by a most enjoyable dinner and dancing. W e had an attendance of 57 members, wives and widows.

"Among those present were Jay and Bunny Bowen, and Ed and Ralphia Brumby, who have just moved into their new house at 4976 Chaparral Way, S. D.; Moon and Mary Chappie, Bernie Fuetsch and Estelle and Bill and Kay Gentner. Bill is being relieved as a CarDiv Cdr by J O E C L I F T O N on 7 March and heads for OpNav-OP-60. Also AL and Mary AHce H A H N and SANDY HEYWARD's wife Virginia, representing Sandy who is in WestPac. Virginia is staying at 320 7th St. Coronado. Herschel and Anita House and BOB and Marjorie J E N NINGS came down from Vista, Calif., as did JACK and Dorothy L E W I S . JACK and Gwen LEE came down from Rancho Santa Fe with W H I T E Y and Gay LLOYD (the Lloyds say they are moving to Maui in the near fiiture). R E B E L and Claire L O W RANCE and BILL and Helen LOWREY, who are now at 1202 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, were also present. F R E D D I E LUCAS stagged it as his wife was under the weather. OLLIE and Louise L Y N C H and Mrs. Aileen MARIX, SQUEEK's widow, attended with the Lowrances. The J. R. McKNIGHTs had to cancel out at the last minute. TONY and Stuart M O R E N O were there. (Tony has just taken a job with Marquart Corp., 2709 N. Gary Ave., Pomona, Calif.) ROY and Mary N E W T O N , ED and Trudy P R I C E came down from La Jolla. LARRY and Mrs. R U F F came down from Long Beach. F O O and Mary R U T TER, EDDIE and Peggy S A N D E R S and JOHN and Gertrude S E A R G E A N T came down from La Jolla. F R A N K SLOAT attended with his fiancee, Mrs. Helen Laning, also of Coronado. BOB and Pat T R O W E R , III, were there, but give their address as POBox 1271, Truckee, Calif. H A R R Y and Eileen V E R H O Y E , W I L L I E and Betsy WILBOURNE, who have moved into a new home at 1050 Alameda, Coronado, and ROY and Dorothy W O L V E R T O N completed the guest list. Bob and Marian Fahle represented '31 at our party and added to the merriment.

"We had letters of regret from F R E D and Else BRADMAN (this is the first party he has missed in a long time) and CLARE and Grace E N N I S . M U S H and Nova DORNIN could not come as Mush was East for a conference. S O U P Y and Dotty CAMPBELL had to cancel out due to unexpected guests.

"The local contingent expects to hold a similar party some time in May. It was reported at the party that H E R B A N D R E ^ y S had moved into the Los Angeles area. Give us your address. Herb, and come to the next one."

spondence secretary for the affair. AUBREY BOURGEOIS will handle "finance" and B U F F S I M O N S will head the committee on arrangements. The Reunion activities will take place both in Washington and Annapolis.

Jenks Jenkins will be sending you additional information, but in the meantime set aside 3-5 June, inclusive.

That's " '30" until next month 1 " S P O O F " S P O F F O R D writes: "I completed my naval career on 29 Feb. and went to work with the Raytlieon Co. on 1 March.

Some time in the spring the family will move to Newport area where I will be a Staff Engineer in Advanced Development with the Anti-Submarine Warfare Center. In this new role I expect to be of far greater value to the naval service than I was ever able to be in any of my active duty assignments. Members of the family not at home are son Barry, a youngster at the Naval Academy (with a low aptitude mark and high naval officer potential) and son Tenney, a Second Lieutenant USMCR now stationed at MCAS Keneohe, Hawaii. Tenney's wife and 2 sons are with him in Hawaii. I'd be happy to have my friends look them up if they are in the Annapolis or Oahu areas."

R I C H A R D C. D. H U N T (Richard C. D. Hunt Associates, Research and Consultants) is located at 5628 Western Ave., Washington 15, D. C. He also has an office in the Munitions Building (phone OXford 6-1712) where he turns his hat around as historian for the American Battle Monuments Commission.

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that the committee did an outstanding job for the U. S. Dick was at the working level where the real spade work was done. He named the end of March as an action date to get going on whatever turns up as other good employment.

Around Philadelphia way JACK CAST R E E is now with RCA, Riverton, N. J., and reports that he has been unable as of 1 April to locate BARNEY M A C M A H O N in the vast RCA complex in Jersey. By chance he did run across Capt. J O H N H. BROCKWAY, U S N (Ret.), in one of the RCA departments. GEO. F O R D E showed up at the February Alumni Association meeting. He is with the Burroughs Corp.

With B E N N Y BASS on the West Coast we have lost a Washington correspondent.

HAGBERG will clear any news to Shipmate from anywhere. So please send in your notes about your doings, and encounters with ' 3 r s people East, West, North or South.

Lt. (jg) John Hatheway Irons, U S N (SC), and Mrs. Irons announce the birth of their first child, Deborah Kendall Irons, on 18 Jan. 1960 at San Diego. The baby is the granddaughter of the late Lt. A L D E N H A T H E W A Y IRONS, Mrs. Edward T. Guymon, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton E. Morse.

Lieutenant Irons was sworn in the U. S. Navy 11 Dec. 1959 by Capt. VICTOR A. KING, commanding officer at Camp Elliott, San Diego.

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Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E . H a g b e r g , U S N , Staff Com 4, Naval Base. Philadelphia, P a .

Corr. Sec'y, R A d m . R. H. Bass, U S N ( R e t . ) , 11600 S h e r m a n W a y , N o r t h Hollywood, Cal.

Sec'y, Capt. J . S. F a h y , U S N , B u P e r s , N a v y Dept., W a s h i n g t o n 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, R. Adm. W . J. Catlett, U S N (Ret.), White Post R l , Warrenton, Va.

RAdm. BRUCE McCANDLESS, U S N ( R e t ) , writes: "Out of the Bastille at last!

In new home on Pendennis Mount, R F D 4, Annapolis, Md. Please change my address to same. For those who come this way, it is the brick rambler at the intersection of Thomas and Carvel Rds. (no street number yet).

"On 21 March at NAS Corpus Christi, CNAATra, RAdm. Lou Kirn, USN, pinned wings on son Lt. (jg) Burce McCandless, II, USN. Had a nice letter from Lou. It took 3 generations to do it, but one of our boys finally made it. Daughter Sue is to be married 15 June to David H. (jutcomb '60, USNA, who by then (we hope) will be a 2nd Lt. USMC. "All '32ers who come this way are cordially invited to come see us and our new wigwam."

Col. J O H N A. W H I T E (JACK) reports that last October on his retirement from the Marine Corps, he joined Francis I. DuPont & Co. in San Francisco, members of the New York Stock Exchange and all other major stock exchanges. He is now a Registered Representative and enjoying business life as a stockbroker. Tommie (Nancy Lee) and he bought a new house in the Mills Estate, on 1200 Toyon Dr., Millbrae, Calif. It overlooks San Francisco Bay and the airport. They welcome any '31ers who drop in for a mint julep. ( E D . NOTE: HOW about a gimlet?)

Also from the San Francisco area, an interesting letter from RAdm. RICHARD S. A N D R E W S , U S N (Ret.), gives the news that he served as a member of the Organizing Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;VIII Olympic Winter Games held at Squaw Valley, Calif. Anyone who saw the television broadcasts from Squaw Valley, and read the newspaper accounts of the satisfaction of the contestants, would agree

'32 IN WASHINGTON

Despite snow and weather a record number of the class turned out for the March

for smoother sailing in matters of real estate . . .

ATTENTION ALL CLASSMATES

Remember our 30th Reunion will be coming up in June. At the class luncheon, held in Washington, D. C , on Tuesday, 8 March, the proposal for a 30th Reunion received a hearty endorsement from all who attended.

Your secretary will be overall chairman and W. T. ( J E N K S ) J E N K I N S will be correMA Y ,

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1932 IN LOS ANGELES. Left to right (seated): Jack Corry, Sammy Sampson Don McLeod, Scotty Mclver; (standing): Tom Warfield, Charlie Palmer, Red Hooper, Corky W a r d , Tom Bowers, T. J. Van Slyke.

monthly luncheon at the Naval Weapons Factory Officers' Club. Present were: Lark, Lavarey, Williamson, Bill Miller, Stoner, White, Leonard, Jaap, Hydeman, Bailey, Lyons, Young, Odenhal, Van Evra, Dreany, Jerry Miller, Craig, Johnson, Kelly, Wilson, Holt, Franklin, Pierce, Moore, Nisewaner, WeUings, and Blaisdell.

Your scribe was snowed in at Warrenton.

Corona, Magruder Tuttle, Deputy Commander Pacific Missile Range at Point Mugu, "Gotten" Wilson, Inspector of Naval Material at Los Angeles, Bill Winter, who is now teaching and who pleaded a busy schedule which did not permit a long lunch hour, Pete Shaw, Dub Burdick and Harvey Head.

Scotty Mclver has a complete list of addresses for those who are interested.

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ENGAGEMENT

A luncheon for '32 was given by CORKY W A R D aboard U S S ROCHESTER for classmates in the Los Angeles complex. From the Long Beach Shipyard the Commanding Officer C H A R L I E PALMER, the Administrative Officer SCOTTY McIVER and an Ordnance Engineer RED H O O P E R were present.

SAMMY SAMPSON, who is awaiting results of a Physical Retirement Board, drove in from nearby Orange. Both Sammy and Scotty report their citrus ranches are producing, but at lyi cents a pound for avocados they are losing money.

TOM BOWERS, the Skipper at Seal Beach, was in his usual jolly mood. JACK CORRY lives in Arcadia and is employed by the City of Los Angeles.

DON McLEOD made everyone envious with his explanation of the Sears-Roebuck profit-sharing contributory retirement plan in which Don has a large equity after 25 years' service.

T. J. A^AN SLYKE joined the merry group.

TOM W A R F I E L D is settled in Newport Beach and works for Aeronutronics Systems, Inc. Tom looks the part of a successful business man and reports that he and Jen are happy in their new surroundings in southern California.

Corky sails once again for Japan in early April and, at Don's urging, will have a copy of the Sears-Roebuck catalogue aboard the cruiser flagship on this next cruise.

Among those who were missing were Eddie Baker, CO Naval Ordnance Laboratory at

Capt. LLOYD H. McALPINE, USN, and Mrs. McAlpine, Arlington, Va., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Joan Heather, to Michael Joseph McKenna, son of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene A. McKenna, Antigo, Wis. Miss McAlpine attended San Jose State College in Calif., the University of London and the Sorbonne, Paris. She was presented at Buckingham Palace in 1956. Mr. McKenna was graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He is with the London office of the International Department of the Ray-0-Vac Co. A May wedding is planned.

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

On March 26, at the New York Naval Shipyard, Capt. FRANK L. PINNEY, JR., assumed command of the USS TOPEKA (CLG-8) upon her commissioning. Following the ceremony. Captain Pinney cut the commissioning cake using the sword of his father, the late Capt. Frank L. Pinney '98.

The sword was delivered by Captain Pinney's son, Midshipman Frank L. Pinney, HI, Class of 1963.

Attending the ceremony were the Hon. E. J. Camp, Mayor of Topeka, Kans., and Mrs. Frank Warren of Topeka, Sponsor of the ship.

A line from DAVE E D W A R D S (POBox 177, Bolinas, Marin Co., Calif) with the following announcement: Mrs. Maybeth Graham Denny of Atlanta and Rome, Ga., and Ahmic

Lake, Ontario, Canada, was married to Capt.

David S. Edwards, USN, of Piedmont and Bolinas, Calif., in St. Aidan's Episcopal Chapel, Bolinas, at noon Saturday, 23 January 1960.

Dave has been recommended for retirement by a P E board, which was expected within the next few months (March?). He ran into ALEX HAY, who is retired and living in San Francisco. He also proposes a 30-year Directory for the class, which could list all hands with a few brief details of address, duty (or job), family, all in a few lines. It could be done inexpensively and actually financed from the class fund. Any comments ?

He adds that Bolinas is about an hour's drive from the Golden Gate bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's a beautiful place to live, and he and his wife hope that some of '34 will show up and sample their view, food and booze from time to time.

Received a long distance call from BOB GRAHAM, 952 Mapleton Terrace, Jacksonville, Fla., with regard to his number 1 son now at Severn School, and prospective Class of 1964 candidate.

RED (Spencer M.) ADAMS retired and moved from Washington to New York without much warning. BILL S W E E N E Y also left Washington, D. C , and is now at Point Mugu, Calif.

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Sec'y, Capt. A. H. Bowker, USN, OpNav (Op-56B), ND, Washington 25, D. C.

NEWPORT AREA

The occasion for the accompanying photograph was the DesLant party on 15 Jan. 1960 honoring VAdm. Edmund B. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor. Unfortunately, 2 members of the class were not present: BOB NORTH, who has DesRon Ten, was at sea; ALLAN NIBBS, CO of the YELLOWSTONE, was somewhere in the Mediterranean. Virginia attended the party but somehow missed being in the picture.

At this writing Bob North is on his way to the Mediterranean with his Squadron and S H I P M A T E

.\llan is on his way home and will take command of DesRon "Twelve in July.

TOM B R O W N is CO of the Supply Depot in Newport. Their grandchild celebrated his first birthday in February 1960, and they are looking forward to the arrival of their 2nd grandchild in July.

DON W U L Z E N is currently Secretary of the Naval War College. He has received orders to DesRon Twenty-Six, to report 1 Aug. He is looking forward to being at sea again. Mary Lou intends to follow along if the Squadron goes someplace she can follow.

BLAKE B O O T H has DesRon Twenty.

JACK B R . \ N D T is CO of the Underwater Ordnance Laboratory. Jack and Margaret, with sons Billy and Johimy, are comfortably settled in their quarters. Mike is at American University and Tommy is at the Naval Academy.

CLASS LUNCHEON

There was a good turnout (25 members) at the monthly (3rd Thursday) luncheon for classmates in the Washington-Annapolis area held on St. Patrick's Day at the Naval Weapons Plant "O" Club. F L E T C H E R LAMKIN reheved T E D N E Y M A N as luncheon chairman. Ted retired 1 April to work for the American Institute for Research in Washington, D. C. We will all miss Ted's good work as luncheon chairman and wish him good luck in his new career.

25-YEAR REUNION PLANS

Twenty of the 36 rooms reserved at the Howard Johnson Motel by the class council have already been taken for both nights, 23-24 Sept. Those desiring accommodations so notify your class secretary; room and bath, double bed $12.36 per night; twin beds $13.39. Enclose check payable to Class General Fund '35. Those who have not yet confirmed their reservations with payment can now do so. There will be the usual cocktail party Friday in Dahlgren Hall, dinner in the Midshipman Mess Hall, followed by dancing in the Armory. ED and Sellen K E A T S have graciously offered to give a luncheon party at

CAPT. F. L. PINNEY, Jr. '34, cuts the commissioning cake on board USS TOPEKA. Looking on are the Hon. E. J. Camp, Mayor of Topeka, and Mrs. Frank Warren of Topeka, Sponsor of the ship.

their home (200 Holly Ave., Severna Park, Md.) for all classmates and their wives before the game on Saturday. NED DOUGHE R T Y and BOBO T H O M S O N say that we might be able to get the Boat House for a party after the game; at any rate a gettogether is being planned for Saturday evening. Keep tuned into this column for further developments.

Sec'y, Capt. D. G. Gnmz, U S N , 3016 N . Florida St., Arlington, V a .

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, U S N 1013 Downing: St., Rt. 4, Box 575C Annandale, Va.

Sorry, but because of no news and an unforeseen sudden duty change no report this month. See you in the next issue.

BILL ELLIS

DESLANT PARTY on 15 January. See '35 column.

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WIVES' LUNCHEON Corr. Sec'y, L t . Cdr. J. P . M. Johnston, U S N (Ret.), 5439 41«t St., N.W. Washineton 15, D . C.

The Genghis Khan Pan-Asian Restaurant was the change of scene for the '37 wives' luncheon. Stevie Hanson and D. J. Bottomley W A S H I N G T O N NEWS were the co-hostesses. Well attended it was The 2nd Friday class luncheon took place on that Wednesday, 23 March. Present were on 11 March 1960 at the Army-Navy Coun- Betty Stevens, Ruth Mack, Toot McDowell, try Club with 18 members of the class pres- Bess Slaughter, Charlotte Messenheimer, Bea ent. T E X L A N D E R was there for the first Moore and her guest Ethel Eyries, Joan time. He has come as Head of Transportation Thomas, Peggy Taylor, Barbara Shupper, Division BuPers, from Command of the U S S Marion Schneider, Mary Bennett, Bea BrantMARIAS of home port Barcelona. His resi- ley, Midge Denton, Gwen DeVane, Louise dence is now # 2 Fort Hill Drive, Alexandria, Ellerton, Betty Johnston and Joan Obermeyer.

Va. Mary Bennett brought the news that they P A T PATRIARCA announced that he had seen CEDRIC K U H N recently and he would be leaving in July. Therefore, the 1st was fine, and _ that S P I K E EWOLDT's Batt. representative of the slate announced in family was staying at their farm, Springhill, the last issue of Shipmate will have CHAR- Scottsville, Va., not far from Charlottesville.

L I E PUTMAN's name instead.

Spike commutes on weekends. Curley Adams F R A N K BULKLEY joined us while in has gone abroad with Tom on one of his Washington on trip for his company. Repub- trips. Marion Schneider has bought a new lic Aviation. Frank is with the Applied Re- house at 4653 38th PI., North Arlington, Va. search and Development Division, a new and growing division.

Sec'y, Capt. C. D. Brown, U S N Bernie Strong, Syd Freedman, Bones 5440 Argall Crescent, Norfolk 8, V a .

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. G r a n t S. Heston, U S N Savage, Larry Brantley, Ellis McDowell, 2727 N . Norwood St., Arlington 7, V a .

Jimmy Denton, Walt Keen, Bunny Shupper, Mort Lytle, Dinty Moore, John DeVane, Don White, Old Folks Taylor, Swampy W A S H I N G T O N NEWS Lajaunie and John Johnston constituted the At the March luncheon DICK BOWERS remainder of those present. was the speaker and gave a rundown (comDuring the discussions, conversations, and plete with movie) on the Polaris program. exchange of jokes it was learned that J O E Having come to OpNav from Special ProjDALTON will be coming to Washington and ects Office, Dick was able to field all questions will take S K E E T GARDES' job and move ably. into his home. This will be Joe's 3rd WashHERB MANDEL was in town from Pearl ington duty—he was last here in late 1955. Harbor and managed to include the luncheon Saw HIRAM W A R D E R a few days ago in his itinerary. Herb incidentally has orders during a _ very short visit to Wilmington, to command the MAURY. It was decided at Del. H e is an attorney in general practice lunch to have a class dinner-dance on 4 June with his office in a suite with 4 other lawyers. at the A-N Country Club. If any of you in He is enjoying the profession and occasion- the hinterlands can make it, please drop us ally dabbles in politics. In addition, he and his a note. wife recently bought an apartment house as Perhaps if I'm contrite and promise to do a real estate venture. So far it is working better in the future the wives will forgive me out, he says. for not mentioning their luncheons in recent

columns. The last two wives' luncheons were both held at the A-N Country Club; at the one in February Marge Superfine and Doris Haselton were hostesses and for March, Marion Boozer, Jerry Carter and Peggy Bauer.

An incredible number of orders seem to have come out this month. Some of those in the Washington area include: Monk Masterson from ICAF to CO N A S Atsugi; Phil Beshany ICAF to CO U S S SALAMONIE; Tom Foster BuPers to CO U S S CANISTEO; Mac McCrory JStaff to CO U S S BAYFIELD; Bob Bidwell JAG to CO MSSTO Balboa; Johnny Meyers N W C to U S N A ; George Reinhart N W C to OpNav; Don Brown N W C to OpNav; Bob Sinnott BuPers to JStaff J C S ; Cecil Bolam OSD to CO USS CURRITUCK; Vern Johnson OSD to USA MilTFC Mgt Agency Washington, D. C ; Alec Ball ICAF to Long Beach NavShipYd; John Sweeney NavTestCen PaxRiv to Com CarAirGru One T w o ; and Fred McEntire BuWeps to CO U S S GRAND CANYON.

J O H N LEYDON has passed the word down that R E D H O W E has a new address down in Mexico. I t is John W . Howe, c/o Institute Colon, Zacatecas Nte #130, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. If any of you are down that way look him up.

FAR WEST

JACK BOGLEY, with his avid interest in the class, not only sent along the dope this time but a San Diego roster as well. At their last regular monthly luncheon at NAS North Island the following were present: Jake Bland, Jack Bogley, Jim Brenner, George Newton, Swede Olsen, Butch Player, Frank Rile, Carlo Rovetta, Nash Williams and Larry Pierce. N A S H W I L L I A M S now works for Convair, CARLO R O V E T T A is CO H&S Battalion Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and GEORGE NEWT O N is CO Recruit Training Regiment MCRD San Diego. J I M B R E N N E R is retiring in June and has accepted a teaching position with the San Diego school system.

F R A N K R I L E has joined the Percy Goodwin Co., real estate brokers in San Diego, and BUTCH P L A Y E R has joined the stock brokerage firm of Woolryck, Currier and Carlsen, Inc. Let's hope Butch finds lucrative investments for us all.

The Far West has its share of orders this month: Vern Hayes San Francisco Nav ShipYd to NavInSurv NavSta, Washington, D. C ; Frank Zimanski CO U S S THUBAN to CO ServScol Com N T C Great Lakes; Will Rawie JStafif CinCUnc/ComUSFor Korea to AdMinOfif Long Beach NavShip Yd; Guy Gugliotta CO U S S MOUNT BAKER

to SenMbrNavSublnSurv San Francisco; Al Church CinCPacFlt Stafif to CO USS HASSAYAMPA ; and Leon Robers InsGen 17th NavDist to CO U S S NAVASOTA. ROUND A N D ABOUT

From Key West J O H N F E R R I T E R reports that they had a 100% turnout for a class party—quite an innovation—all 3 couples : the RAYMERs, McGIVERNs and F E R R I T E R s . John enclosed an excellent picture which I hope is in this issue.

The remainder is a final roundup of orders, enough to intimidate anyone at the thought of all that moving: Gordon Smale, StafiE Com AntiSubLant to ICAF D U I N S ; Ike Givven NavWarCol to CO U S S MONROVIA; Hank Jackson NavWarCol to CO U S S TALUGA; Art Johnson A F S C to CO U S S NANTAHALA; Vince Shumacher CO U S S ALTAIR '38 KEY WEST PARTY. On sofa, left to right: Mac McGivern, Julie Ferriter, Betty Raymer and John Ferriter. Seated on floor: Jack Raymer and Mary McGivern.

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to CO NROTCU Univ of Utah, Salt Lake City; Mac McManus Dir NavSec Comd & Gen Stafif Col Fort Leavenworth to ComTex S H I P M A T E

Gru; Les Eubanks A F S C to CO U S S ORION; Fred Haddock SupOfifNas Norfolk, Va., to X O A S O Phila; Connie Hartigan CO U S S MONROVIA to NavWarCol Newport; Joe McDowell CO NROTCU Marquette Univ of Milwaukee to CO U S S CALOOSAHATCHEE and Louis DeCamp CofS

most original and refreshing entertainments ever presented." Another '39 wife who is turning a hobby to profit (not enough to affect J A C K ' S income tax) is June FIDEL, whose presentations on inexpensive luncheon and supper decorations and motifs are beginning to be appreciated by women's clubs.

& .\ide ComCarDiv 16 to CO U S S JUPITER.

Many of our classmates who survived the Hump Bill are getting their deep draft commands. Among those who either are or will be big ship skippers a r e : J. B. Balch, T H U BAN ; C. E. Bell, CAMBRIA ; E. R. Bonner,

That's all!!!

J U Sec'y, Capt. J . N . Renfro, U S N , 11 n Quarters Q3, Naval Weapons Plant, U U Washington 25, D . C. SHORE BREEZES

The most fitting way for a secretary taking over from E D D A S H I E L L to start his duties is by paying tribute to Ed for the fine job he did. The all-embrasive class roster he produced was a labor of love and a masterpiece of its kind, especially commendable in view of the difficulties involved in tracking down some of our "lost" classmates and of the frayed condition of the budget with which he had to work. The roster fills a long standing need and should serve to bring us closer together as a class. I will attempt to put out Change I in the fall after the annual shuffle and to include corrections as occurring or as discovered, in this column. The first such corrections are: G. R. Palus, Retired—-address no longer valid; Bob Truax, 15 Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Calif.; J. E. Parks, Air Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, Calif.; Steve O'Rourke, Retired—address listed no longer vaUd; P . C. Rooney, 4421 31st St., Arhngton 6, Va.; Marshall Turnbaugh, Retired—Westinghouse, Box 1047, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bill Seed, address Usted no longer valid; Ted Hoggard, c/o Amerac, Inc., Topsfield Rd., Wenham, Mass.; Jim Smith, O&R Officer, Quonset Point, R. I., Qtrs. "B." Anyone having information to fill in any blanks in the roster or any corrections is encouraged to send in the dope.

Ed says that the following classmates made contributions (money) that helped defray mailing expenses: W. H . Snyder, E. L. Harris, R. E. Erbentraut, G. E. Lawrence, J. H .

Elsom, Saxe Gantz, C. D. McCall, B. C. Jarvis, (jordon Gayle, F. B. Clarke, Harvey Lasell, H . J. Greene, D. J. O'Meara, R. C. Benitez, V. P . Depoix, P . A. Holmberg, and J. H. Smith, Jr. May their good works inspire others to do likewise.

One final word about Ed, who will continue to live at 14 Tally-Ho Lane in Alexandria while attending I C A F ; his latest class bulletin was also a nice job and most welcome; copies of it or the roster (no seconds) can be had by writing in.

Inquiries have been received as to the Washington class luncheons nowadays. They are still held at the same old time and place, the first Wednesday of each month at the A-N Country Club. SORRY S I M P S O N recently took over from DICK Z U L L I N G E R as toastmaster.

The Executive Committee now consists of Chairman Ed Dashiell, Bill Ringness, Harry Helfrich, Gene Fairfax and John Renfro. Bill and Gene will be leaving in June but there are many prospective arrivals from whom to fill the ranks. Among them: Rommy Rudden, Tom Bell, John Dolan and Means Johnston.

Incidentally, Harry (or Diane) masterminds the Tuesday night duplicate at the A-N Club and would like to see any visitors or newcomers in the area try their hand.

Did you know that one of our class wives is getting to be a national figure with her Rabbitville citizens. She was billed for an Easter performance at the Officers' Club, Naval Weapons Plant, as "Caroline COTTONTALE ( A N D E R S O N ) , one of the MAY,

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L. S. Robinson, CHILTON; H . A. Seymour, K A W A S H I W I ; G . F . Sharp, C H E M U N G ; G . S .

Simmons, PLYMOUTH ROCK; T . J. Walker,

NiTRO and P . E. Loustannau, ALAMO. The list of retirees has swelled considerably. Some of the ones who will be listed as (Ret.) in Change I a r e : J. B. Anderson, Boeing, Seattle; R. Benitez, Panair, Miami; R. L. Border, Aerojet, Azuza; R. H . Dasteel (insurance), L.A.; J. W . Hughes, Dalmo Victor, Belmont, Calif.; D. O. Ness, Texas Insts. Dallas; F. M. Ralston, Autonetics, Downey, Calif.; P . Shumway, G. E., Syracuse and W . R. Dunne, Wynanskill, Troy, N. Y. One more item about the Washington contingent (if we had more reports from the outposts, they would get more mention) : a supper dance is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, 21 May, at the Bellevue Annex of the Naval Weapons Plant. Nine dollars a couple buys spaghetti, pizza and trimmings, plus drinks and dancing. "Costume strictly casual," the announcement says. Mrs. Jean Simpson, Qtrs.

"L" at the Naval Weapons Plant, is making the arrangements and accepting payment, in advance.

NEAPOLITAN BREEZES

The Naples contingent of '39 had a very nice cocktail and dinner party on Wednesday, 10 February, in honor of JACK and Peggy MUNSON. Jack and Peggy were on leave from Moscow and after a few days' rest and relaxation on Capri were going to Switzerland to visit their son who is in school there..

It was most interesting to talk with them about duty in Moscow and both are in good health, etc.

Attending the party were Johnny and Rosemary Weatherwax, Al and Miriam Barbee, Jack and Helen Young, Means and Hope Johnston, Dick and Betty Pratt, Pete Powell (Eloise was in London), and John Rice (Jackie was at home indisposed with the flu).

F R A N K P E R R Y was unable to come due to recovering from a minor operation. To make life interesting for Jeanne, the same day Frank was operated on son John broke his collarbone.

Means and Hope are leaving about 26 February to return to Pentagon duty. Hope has their beautiful villa all fixed up now, so it was time to move.

J I M ELSON and family recently passed through Naples en route back to Paris at the end of some leave.

R. W . RAMAGE '41

Sec'y, Capt. J . K. Tanssig, Jr., U S N (Ret.) Sherwood Rd., Wardour, Annapolis, Md.

Capt. R. W . RAMAGE, USNR, has been appointed Manager, Eastern Sales of Bliss & Laughlin, Inc. "The Ramages, with their seven children, live in Snyder, N. Y. W A R R E N R. W I N N , JR., has been appointed Assistant to the President of Eastern Air Lines. The post, a new one, will rotate generally every year to 18 months in order to give top-level administrative experience to men from various departments. Winn joined Eastern Air Lines in 1950 and has served since then in several capacities, including that of Superintendent of Reservations and Counter Sales at the company's home office in New York. His home is in Upper Nyack, N. Y.

J. C. YOUNG

S. D. K E R K E R I N G , 4100 Woodbridge, Columbus 21, Ohio, writes: "For your information I retired from the Navy last October and accepted a position with North American Aviation Co. At the present time I am the Assistant to the Manager, Attack Projects.

A visit from any of our old friends and Navy acquaintances when in this area would be most welcome."

Photo by Maurey

Garber

WARREN R. W I N N , JR. ' 4 1 , Assistant to the President, Eastern Air Lines.

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Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Max C. Duncan, USN 35 Upshur Rd., U S N A

ANNAPOLIS

The annual Class of '42 Family Picnic will be held at the North Severn Picnic Area on 15 May 1960, beginning at noon. There will be fun for us old folks as well as games for the children. Bring a picnic lunch. Drop BUCK ADAMS, 45 Rodgers Rd., USNA, a note to let us know you are coming, and include $2.00 to cover refreshments. Pack up the family and come on down.

NEWPORT

Another monthly note from our cheerful Newport correspondent, NORM N A S H : "The March luncheon for the Newport area was held at the Cliff Walk Manor. 'This was our 1st meeting in a new location, and it convinced us that we should continue to make an occasional shift for purposes of variety.

BUD W O O D S O N made the arrangements for this luncheon with such success that BOB POAGE manipulated Bud's unanimous election to serve again in April.

"Because of the attendance of some members who have been absent for a few meetings, I report the names of all present this time: Poage, James, Barry, Charlie Smith, Mullen, Mahler, Woodson, Dunham, Nash, O'Neil, Carol Turner, Bachhuber, Simmons, Hough, Whitney and Baker.

"On the morning of our scheduled gettogether on 4 March, New England had its worst snowstorm for many yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;15 inches of snow closed down all movement. I guess this is proof that we are at least older, if not wiser, for we rescheduled for 12 March.

BILL and Marion MONTGOMERY were wonderful to renew their invitation to take us in at the risk of their neighborhood reputation. They not only welcomed us into their lovely home but the Montgomerys and the MULLENs provided the wine for the buffet dinner.

"We had a total of 33 present, including MARK WOODS, whom TRAV TABOR brought down from Boston. Our catering contract worked out very well; we believe that everyone had plenty to eat and it was much easier than trying to coordinate a potluck meal. As usual, ALDEN W H I T N E Y and FRANK D U N H A M worked a Pied Piper act starting in the front hall where Alden on the uke and Frank with an accordion started a song fest that gravitated naturally to the kitchen and continued until the wee hours. I understand that Marion Montgomery and PARKER ARMSTRONG cooked scrambled eggs about 4 a.m. after the final notes had died away."

SAN DIEGO

Thanks to BILL MORGAN for the following report: San Diego local. Class of '42, met for cocktails and dinner Saturday, 19 March. ROY and Jeanette W E R T H M U E L L E R , Mary Lee and I had the pleasure of co-hosting.

Present: Gary and Jerry Brown, Bill and Carmen Easton, Dot Howard (Hal was in Albuquerque T A D ) , Ralph and Jean Porter, Dick and Barbara Sewall, John and Odette Davis, Bob and Jo Hansen, Pete and Dorothy Smith, Fred and Ruth Richter, Milt and Dottie Stewart, Dot Wiggins (Ray in Wes Pac as CO of an L S D ) , Jack and Alice Bradley, Ace King (family in Pittsburgh) and Bill and Flip Weber.

I have retained only an incomplete kaleidoscope of news and happenings that I heard and overheard; however, seems as if everyone is enjoying San Diego duty. Soon to depart are the Smiths (Pete to BuPers), Sewalls (Dick to NavWarCol) and Ace King (Bill Weber is reporting as Ace's relief as Operations Officer on BENNINGTON, Ace becomes XOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then later Bill relieves Ace as X O ) . Appears that the aviators are career planning like mad.

JACK BRADLEY will be retiring shortly and says he hopes to remain in the San Diego area.

ROY W E R T H M U E L L E R starts drawing sub-pay soon as SubDiv Cdr. I will be leaving in mid-June with a newly commissioned LST Squadron to be home ported in Yokosuka.

BILL E A S T O N is reporting as P E T E S M I T H ' S relief on ComCruDesPac Staff, joining R A L P H PORTER. Bill also relieves Pete as coordinator of class affairs, San Diego area, and he and Ralph will collaborate on such matters as are necessary to see that we remain a dynamic, happy organization.

During the course of the evening, several of the attendees managed to find time to comment on their lives and times: I, Pete Smith, of sound mind and body, do hereby declare, as I sit between 2 beautiful women, my wife and Barbara Sewall, that I am enjoying myself immensely.

The HANSENs, Jo and Bob, have just had a very enjoyable evening with many of the '42ers at Coronado.

Actually, these kids still look like kids to MILT and Dottie S T E W A R T ; maybe it's the youthful outlook of '42.

I'hoto by L IV. Hardcsty DeVERE DIERKS, Peter Joers '42, Charlie Bishop '42 and Cecil Gingrich hold Charlie Bishop's blue marlin catch. See '42 column.

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S H I P M A T E

The P O R T E R s , R A L P H and Jan, having just joined ComCruDesPac's Staft", plan to be in San Diego for another year, and plan to continue the enjoyable '42 reunions.

DICK and Barb SEWALL, having enjoyed the delights of Coronado for the last 2i'< years, are singling up and heading for Newport, R. I., in July. This is a gay segment of '42 and we hate to be detached from it. .\CE KING, one of the

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L E N H O K E , who has been skipper of FltRon 32, is heading for Fairjax.

JACK L A N E Y is leaving the A E W Barrier Squadron Pacific for Patrol Squadron 46.

BILL AMICK goes from the Armed Forces Staff College to Submarine Squadron 12.

J. J. CREAMER will report to the Academy from AFSC. On Thursday, 6 April, a joint luncheon was held at the Officers' Club of the Naval Weapons Plant in Washington, D. C. This was the first time the wives had had the chance to join their husbands at the monthly meeting.

W A Y N E SURFACE will become CO of

2 representatives (along with W I L L Y WEBER), has enjoyed this fine gathering as much as the law allows a gniy whose family is in Pittsburgh, Pa., and if Willy doesn't relieve him quickly enough (both as Ops and XO by July) Jean will be out for the USS BUCK. the next "42 go!

GEORGE WROCKLAGE is the new GARRY and Jerry BROWN, the per- skipper of the USS HENLEY. petual San Diegoans, are looking forward to TOM COOPER is being transferred to the next one. In the meantime don't forget that Browns Lounge (capital B) is always the U S S LAKE CHAMPLAIN from Chase Field at Beeville, Tex. open to '42ers.

DICK GIBSON leaves the Academy for We were fortunate in having our class president, J O H N DAVIS, a recently arrived Submarine Squadron 4.

N E W T FOSS has orders to NavAirLant. refugee from OpNav and presently X0_ of Los ANGELES (cruiser not city), with us after JIM GRANT will go to the USS KITTY dinner; he officiated and got several promises H A W K from Carrier Division 5. for furflier parties. \\"e are looking forward J O H N W I N N I N G H A M has been made to them. an Assistant Vice President of Hazeltine.

Roy was scheduled to leave on T A D to our CARL B U R R O W S has been named Man50th 'State at 5 a.m. the morning after. I ager, Headquarter Sales of Strombergunderstand from Jeanette that he missed con- Carlson in Rochester, N. Y. nections due to fog(?) but finally made it.

DON LINDBERG has orders to Patrol We have a fine group here in San Diego—• Squadron One. J O E GRACE is going to the the duty available is varied ('42 has a repre- PG School in Monterey from the Bureau of sentative segment) and there are vacancies. Naval Weapons. F R E D S T O U T leaves the Newcomers are always welcome—I'd suggest same bureau for duty at the Electric Boat that Bill Easton on ComCruDesPac be con- Co. in Groton, Conn. tacted for local class information.

R. J. YOUNG, JR., heads for SubPac from Two Fourth Batt classmates had a relax- OpTevFor. ROY STANDARD will go to ing renewal of old friendship violently dis- the USS HOWARD W . GILMORE from AFSC. turbed by the king of gamefish on 15 March.

Received a welcome letter from CHUCK Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was the scene, where PETE JOERS, President, Navy League M E S H I E R who is XO of VAH-6 on the chapter, Hot Springs, Ark., was visiting with RANGER. Chuck will become CO of his A3D his familv, and where C H A R L I E B I S H O P squadron this summer. MERRICK BACON had brought U S S WITEK (EDD-848) for is Gun Boss on the RANGER. ( ^ E N E some operational testing as part of the de- GOUDIE is skipper of VF-91. He reports stroyer noise reduction program. As Pete's that AL T H O M A S is XO of VAH-4. guest on the beautiful TIRELESS, a 44-foot BOB A W T R E Y will report to Attack Rybovich, Charlie amply demonstrated a Squadron 125. L E W I S BOGAN has orders combination of Irish and beginner's luck by as ComCar Antisubmarine Group 51. BOB boating an eight-foot, four-inch, 138-pound CARR will leave Naval W a r College in blue marlin after an hour and a half battle in Newport for the Seventh Fleet. ROY five-foot seqs. WITEK proudly flew a Blue COWDREY is being transferred to SubmaMarlin pennant for the remainder of her stay rine Squadron One. J. J. CROWDER is the in Florida waters. new CO of Photo Squadron 61.

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Sec'y. J a c k Wilhelm, 424 Whitestone Rd. Silver S p r i n g , Md. Corr. Sec'y, L t . C d r . R. B . Baldwin, U S N , Box 6086 Shirlington Station, Arlington, Va.

MAILBOX MISCELLANY

BOB W I L L I A M S has done it a g a i n meaning that he qualified as a member of the MILLION (that's right!) Dollar Round Table of Life Underwriters for 1960. He is a life member but certainly is not resting on his laurels. This announcement is one piece of mail we can count on receiving annually.

BILL STRONG tells me that Bob handles his insurance program and makes the necessary adjustments every time a new little Strong appears on the scene. At the rate this has been happening, Bill can keep Bob in business all by himself. Congratulations, Bob, from all of us on your continued and well deserved success. Keep a little bit for yourself. (^EORGE G R I F F I T H ; S Military Corporation hosted a little shindig at the Shoreham the middle of March celebrating the groundbreaking of a new apartment construction project. W e had to miss because of other commitments, but appreciated the invitation.

W A R R E N O'NEIL supplied the Fleet news this month. He reports on social activities in the Mediterranean. It seems that he, JACK M A N H E R Z and ED DOOLIN all gathered at BOB KAYS' villa on the Riviera.

The agenda centered on professional drinking and telling exaggerated tales of operational proficiency. We just don't get many reports like that from the field any more, and it's a shame. Those are the best kind. Warren, incidentally, has orders to become CO of V F 92 in California upon completion of his current cruise. Just to make sure that this news wasn't a hangover from the aforementioned party, so to speak, we checked with the detailer. It happens to be true. Our skipper list is growing.

LOCAL CHAPTERS

BILL FL"!(NN writes that the AnnapoHs chapter held its annual elections at a dinner at the Red Coach Inn on 26 Feb. BILL PAGE was elected to succeed Bill Flynn as President. This chapter has always been active and enthusiastic, and they deserve special kudos for their bang-up jobs this year in connection with Homecoming and the Triton Light (which, incidentally, is flashing 4 5 as advertised). Our collective thanks go to Bill Flynn for his great and effective efforts. And the best of luck to Bill Page for the coming year. Thanks for the news.

Sec.-Treas., Dale V . Ness 1331 Bareer D r . , F a l l s Church, V a .

EJNAR NICOLAI CHRISTIAN T H O M P S O N

On 24 March 1960 E J N A R T H O M P S O N was killed in a plane crash near Moffett Field, Calif. Ejnar had recently taken over as skipper of an F3H-2 squadron and was returning from a carrier at the time of the accident.

Tommy entered the Naval Academy from the fleet. After overseas duty during World War II he became a naval aviator. He had a series of aviation duty stations and most recently completed a tour of duty at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in mid-1959.

He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on 4 April. Margaret and the children are residing at 483 Los Ninos Way, Los Altos, Calif.

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And from San Diego J O H N H I L L reports that their Valentine Party was a big success with a turnout of 34. The decorations sounded like the Ring Dance — everybody stumbled through a big heart between cocktails and dinner. Louise Asman, Hilda Milliken, and Dolores Hill were responsible for the decorations, and one of our practicing engineers from Convair was present to supply necessary guidance systems ! They had some interesting prizes, too—John Hill won one but he wouldn't say what for. Mace Milliken qualified as the baldest, Louise Asman as the most prolific (George got an assist on this one), and Hal and Barbara Hoffer took the cake for having the youngest child—4 months. This bunch is really alive, and their parties are drawing people in from the hinterlands of Escondido and Point Mugu. Next date is 4 June, and all are welcome. John would appreciate it if people checking into the S.D. area will contact him in Coronado so he can get them on the mailing list. Good news,

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Sec'y. Lt. Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit. J r . , USNR, 3541 Lord St., San Diego 11, Calif.

LCdr. ALBERT J. KELLEY, USN, has been designated as Agena Vehicle Program Manager in the National .A.eronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D. C. In the .'\gena Program, N.A.SA will use AtlasAgena and Thor-Agena vehicles to accomplish lunar exploration and major satellite scientific investigations. Lt. Commander Kelley was previously assigned in the Navy Bureau of Weapons as E^gle Weapon System Project Officer. Since graduating from the Naval Academy, he has seen duty as a shipboard officer, combat carrier pilot, and as a test pilot. He completed graduate studies in aeronautical and electronics engineering at MIT where he was awarded the Doctor of Science degree. Lt. Commander Kelley is a mernber of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi and the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences.

John.

LOCAL CONTACTS

JIM MONTGOMERY, in town on business from the Weapons Station at Yorktown, popped in for a minute. Jim is another one of these guys who can still fit into his number one blues! His last duty was CO of the MCGINTY at Pearl. By coincidence, his successor in that job, ED BEHM, was also in town recently. Ed is now Admiral Hopwood's aide and enjoying it to the hilt.

P I N K Y H O W A R D hasn't been in Washington lately, but is threatening to arrive momentarily. He called from Philly, where he now has his own construction business, to warn us. Also a telephone correspondent was LOU CHRYSLER on his way back to Chico, Calif., from attending a snow-bound builders' convention in southern Virginia, "-'^bou said that BOB CURLEY is now located in Los- Altos, Calif., and is an officer with a van liiie..

In the course of a proficiency flight, we lit among the snow driits at Patuxent River for a brief visit with J O E MOORER and DON S H E L T O N , who welcomed us like visitors from another planet. All is apparently well down in the woods, and Joe should emerge for sea duty in the next few months. Don still has a year or so to do before he joins the scramble for squadrons.

Oh, I forgot to mention—we received a preliminary census form in the mailbox this week (the only object in the box, I might add), and in order that we not be remiss in our duty as citizens, how about forwarding all the pertinent data such as do you have cooking equipment in your kitchen (if not, where do you have it?), how are you fixed for hot and cold running water, flush toilets, etc., and who stayed overnight at your house, despite its deficiencies, on 31 March 1960?

They must be expecting a helluva party somewhere!

Next week we have our annual meeting of the national chapter at which new officers will be elected. The new slate will take over the communication duties, so this will be my last column (no cheers, please). It's been fun making up most of this news, but give the next guy a break by filling up the mailbox so that we can improve the fact/fiction ratio during the next year. Thanks for your forbearance, and a sincere expression of appreciation to the many of you who really did write and enable me to pass your news and views on to the rest.

BOB BALDWIN

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Gru Three NAS Jacksonville; and L. E. Zeni, PG School International Relations, Tufts University.

A sincere welcome to the new arrivals to the Newport Area: C R E I G H T O N D. and Barbara Anne LILLY. Creighton is TAD ComDesLant until he reports to the Naval War College this summer; WALLACE M. and Rose Marie RIGGS. Wallace is XO of the USS HAWKINS (DDR-873) ; and PAUL and Ruth S C H W E N L E Y . Paul is PIO on ComDesLant Staff.

Needless to say our better halves were also busy. Renee White, Gloria Downey and Gerry Zeni held the coffee hour at Gerry Zeni's home. Those wives who could attend and exchange information on recommended items to take to their next duty station were: Adrienne Auger, Joan Boyd, Mary Bucolo, Mary Butner, Helen Cantwell, Ginny Coope, Mildred Exum, Jackie Glindeman, Kathie Hankins, Kathy Macon, Ruth Miller, Caroline O'Neal, Bobbie Thrasher, Meg Williams and Shirley Williamson.

Our sincere appreciation goes to Ward Cummings '47 for his excellent and timely cartoon in the March issue. It was priceless and the message was received. To those few without orders in hand your attention is invited to this cartoon. t

NORFOLK AREA

On 17 February a "coffee" was held at the home of Mary Fuller with Marg Gardner as co-hostess. Those present were Liz Schmidt, Mrs. Dortch (Mary Fuller's mother), Doris Wilcox, Norma Armstrong, Olive Baird, Kathy Layton, Dudley Albright, Mary Beyer, Betty Maginnis, Evelyn Dise, Jean Gilliam and Pris Foust.

On 29 March the "coffee" was held at Pris Foust's with Betty Maginnis as co-hostess.

Those present were Jane Ledbetter, Olive Baird, Betty McElroy, Mary Beyer, Liz Schmidt, Gerry Waddell, Margaret Perszyk, Evelyn Dise, Sybil Lowen, Mary Martha Hayes and Doris Wilcox.

Any new people in the area who have not been contacted for the class functions, please call Pris Foust.

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IT. CDR. AlBERT J. KELLEY, USN '46

Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P. Flanagan, Jr. 401 E. Mill Rd., Flourtown. Pa.

JOSEPH H O W A R D MELESKY NEWPORT AREA

March activities were almost like the weather in variety. The wives' doings were not replaced but overshadowed by the orders which have materialized. Those receiving orders to new duty stations were: R. M. Anderson, CO USS SIRAGO (SS-485) ; T. E. Auger, BuShips; D. A. Barksdak, VS-27, NAS Norfolk; P. G. Boyd, CO USS H A M MERBERG (DE-1015) ; J. H. Burhans, VF-53, NAS Miramar; J. Butner, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va.; W. P. Cantwell, Jr., Staff, Naval War College, Newport, R. I.; J. H. Cronander, BuWeps; H. G. Dudley, XO

USS

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Hamberg, VS-36, NAS Norfolk; W. W. Hankins, Jr., Staff, Naval War College, Newport, R. I.; F. S. Johnston, JAG Office; F. T. King, Staff, Naval War College, Newport, R. I.; G. G. Macon, XO USS RICH (DD-820) ; G. R. Monthan, VFP-62, NAS Jacksonville; E. E. Mouton, VAW-11, NAS North Island; W. C. Nicklas, Jr., Staff, CinCWestLant; A. C. O'Neal, VF-Sl, NAS Miramar; H. M. Rogers, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va.; D. A. Rogers, Bu Ships; R. B. Schabacker, Staff, CinCEur; A. E. White, Staff, PhibLant; R. Williamson, II, BuWeps; J. M. Wolfe, OpsOffAir

The Class of '47 has suffered great tragedy in the loss of J O E MELESKY, who died while a passenger on a Capital Air Lines plane that crashed just outside of Norfolk.

The class extends its sympathy to Joe's widow, Hatty, with whom we share this deep loss. Hatty did not wish any flowers, so instead a contribution has been made towards the purchase of a Stadium chair in his memory.

ROBERT ELMER COWELL

Tragedy struck again in the form of the deaths of BOB and Eloise COWELL in an automobile accident while driving through Athens, Ga., on their way to duty in the Pentagon. They were met head-on by a motorist on the wrong side of the road, and were killed almost instantly. Their 2 children, ages 7 and 4, were hospitalized in Athens General Hospital, and have probably recovered by now.

Burials were held in Arlington Cemetery, and a floral tribute was sent by the class.

The following classmates acted as honorary pallbearers: LCdrs. Kearney, Chamberlain, Ortland, Kiser, Thomson, Kirk, Rog Johnson and Rossi.

Classmates and wives feel a deep sadness in the face of this double disaster.

S H I P M A T E

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4TH C O M P A N Y NEWS

The following appeared in a letter received awhile ago from BOB T U R N A G E : "Martha and I had a small class party last fall.

Since the destroyers and submarines have been moved to Charleston in force, there are enough here now for a party. The following attended: Gordon and Regina MacPadden, XO VOGELGESANG (DD-862) ; Mo and Jean Muncie, CO SENNETT (SS-408) ; Jim and Ann Anderson, XO ELLISON (DD-864) ; Frank and Frances Thurtell, CO DARTER (SS-576) ; Al Maynard, CO REQUIN ( S S 481) ; Audrey was in Norfolk with the children.

"A couple of weeks after the party, Mac and Jim left for a Med cruise."

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LCdr. W. B. J O H N S O N sends along a news clipping of the arrival of Master Lewis, newest addition to the family of LCdr. J O H N CLAYTON LE\YIS. who arrived at Coronado, Calif., Hospital on New Year's Day at 8:20. He weighed in at a diminutive 3 lbs.

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WEST COAST NEWS

A holiday note from ANDY and Caroline DOWD reads: "Andy is now San Francisco branch manager, Data Systems Div., Stromberg Div., General Tire Corp., and loves it.

This happened 1 June, which shows how late this report is. Now that we are out of the moimtains of North Carolina, we see more people we knew when—the chief bonus of the move for me."

HOWARD W E I S S sends along the following : "I went to the 2 March Los Angeles Alumni meeting, at which Tom Hamilton was the speaker. Although there are about 50 members of '47 in the area, only 4 of us attended, and I understand this is a large turnout. Those at the bar and the dinner meeting were CALVIN COWLEY, DON SHIELDS, DON ADAMS and myself. An old 'trade school' friend in the person of J. C. G. Wilson ( C A P T U S N ) was present.

He was one of our battalion officers. The 5 of us sat together and did some reminiscing about days gone by. Captain Wilson is stationed in Long Beach at the Naval Base. I would like to see a larger turnout of our class at the monthly meetings, and would like to hear from our members in this area in order to plan a get-together. My phone number is STate 4-3554. Address: 5239 Ventura Canyon Ave., Van Nuys, Calif."

Howie also sent along a copy of the 14th Company Stezv, in which he mentions that he saw BILL S W E E T M A N last summer, when he stopped off in Los Angeles on the way to Alaska during a 4-month vacation from his farm in Maine. "After eating lunch and talking to Bill, I was ready to 'chuck it a.ir and do as he does. There wasn't a worry line on his face. He looks the same and is operating a small farm where he raises livestock and cuts a small crop of Christmas trees each year."

JOE LORENZ was transferred to shore duty in Japan over a year ago and has now completed his tour. His current billet as of 1 February is the cruiser Los ANGELES which he joined here and, as luck would have it, left immediately for a sea tour of Japan.

Etta, his wife, and their 2 sons have left for Madison, Wise, until his return.

P E T E COLOT is now on a tour in Hawaii. Some luck! I can't afford to buy a ticket in steerage class, but the Navy goes there first class for 2 years.

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that provides hot water whenever anyone builds a wood fire under it. It's located outside the back door. We haven't received our station wagon yet. It comes from Yokosuka via an LST. In the meantime, we have purchased bicycles and have enjoyed pedalling around the town and adjoining countryside.

"In spite of the inconveniences, living in Japan is a rewarding experience. Betty and Hoshiko went shopping in the local grocery store this afternoon and brought me some Sashimi—a raw fish dish. Sounds gruesome, I know, but you should try it. The older girls study Japanese in school and then come home and practice conversing with Hoshiko.

"We will move into base quarters shortly.

The welcome mat will be out for any '47er who happens this way, you can be sure."

NEWPORT AREA

The biggest turnout of the current Newport '47 social season was in evidence at The Crossways Saturday night, 26 March. A potluck supper was organized by Margaretta Pickert and Betsy Cole. Don't know whether it was the prospects of good food or the prospects of a spring thaw that lured the classmates out of hibernation.

Thirty-five people enjoyed stuffing themselves with the delicacies brought forth by the wives. Here is a list of the classmates who were present with their wives: Betsy Cole (representing Ken who was at sea) ; Ward Cummings, Larry Curtin, Paul Fitzgerald, Jim Gardner, Del Grantham, Bill Harris, Doc Jex, Matty Matthews, Wesley McDonald, Walt Meginnis, Al Pickert, Lou Romatowski (drove all the way over from New London), Swoose Snead, Jack Stevens, Earle Trickey, John Wells and Joe Williams.

The biggest topic of conversation concerned orders. Seems that 13 of the group either had orders in hand or were expecting them any minute. Doesn't Navy Blue and Gold have a line about scattered far and wide ?

Box S, 2 1 0 7 W y o m i n g A v e . , N . W .

W a s h i n g t o n 8 , D. C.

Enjoyed receiving a letter from "BO" H E I N I N G E R who writes : "From flying the Super Connies out of Moffett, I've gone to riding a desk at MCAF Iwakuni, Japan. I am now assigned to the staff of ComFltAir Wing Six. "The first part of Feb. we folded up shop in Santa Clara, sold our home, packed, bade farewell to many friends, and set sail for Japan. Betty, the 3 daughters and I arrived at Yokohama on 18 Feb. The sea voyage was a new experience for Betty and the children.

However, they proved to be good sailors, and every one of us had a wonderful voyage.

We flew from Tachikawa to Iwakuni on the 19th. My agent and his wife had our house ready to move into—furnished, food in the refrigerator, and Hoshiko the maid waiting at the door.

"We certainly have enjoyed ourselves since we arrived. There are four '47 officers here; besides the Heiningers there are NAT L A N D and his wife (both in VQ-1) and P H I L S M I T H in the P2V squadron from Hawaii, y P - 2 8 . Last week LES J O H N S O N dropped in from Guam in his F8U for a short stay. So it's been like any stateside base— v/ell, almost.

"We are presently residing in Kurihara Heights—a rental housing unit off base. It is a far cry from our house in Santa Clara, especially in the way of automatic appliances.

We have central heating—a kerosene heater in the living room, and a hot water heater

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Corr. Sec'y, Ray Lochner, 1221 Van Beuren Dr.. Annapolis, Md.

ANNAPOLIS AREA

Of those members of '48 on duty or living in the Annapolis area, the following attended a "beer bust" at the "O" Club on 1 Apr. 1960: Paul and Joan Abel, Bill Ayers, Phil Bolger, Pete Goldman, Ed Jaworski, Chuck Layne, Ray Lochner, Ed Stacey and Dan Shockey. It is anticipated that the gathering will become a regular affair.

Let's hear about the other area gatherings throughout the world. Send the dope to me and it will appear in this column.

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East Coast—Lt. Cdr. Bob Hanby, U S N 47 Williams Dr., Annapolis, Md. West Coast—Lt. Cdr. Gordon R. Engel, USN, 33 Ralston Dr., Monterey, Calif.

FROiVl THE M A I L BAG

Mentioned P H I L ROGERS' fine letter last month. But, my deep apologies to him— neglected to mention his donation to the running of the class. Thanks a lot, Phil.

Phil also sent the following news of classmates in Jacksonville: "BILL and Libby FISHER—Bill is in VF-11 flying F8Us and is presently deployed aboard the USS F. D. ROOSEVELT in the Med. GEORGE and Martha D I T T M A N are there and he is on a HATWing Staff. As you may know, George just made the PG selection list. TOM and Didi BLAKNEY are there now and Tom is on the NAS Jax Staff. Tom is just starting 47

a shore duty tour. D O N H A L L had just checked into the ComFAirJax Staff before I left in Dec. D A V E and Dee H U R T are finishing up a sea tour and are headed for shore duty at Lakehurst."

Had heard about Phil and Marge Rogers being in Kingsville, Tex., from Lenora Nolen.

She writes : "Kingsville has a 48B Chapter !!!

(Three members would make a chapter, don't you think?)" Indeed it does! The 3 members are D. R. NOLEN, Phil Rogers and ROY RUSSELL. "Roy is out of the Marines and lives in Kingsville." Lenora promises a picture of the group and continues: "The 48B spirit still burns bright." (Keep it up, boys.)

Roy is with the Celanese plant in Kingsville, is married and has 2 boys.

From C. S. B R A D L E Y : He just finished a "5 month deployment prior to taking over

pated in the amphibious landings at Inchon and Wonsan and the Hungnam evacuation. In August 19S1 he went through CIC school at Glenview on the way to joining the U S S MASSEY (DD-778) in Norfolk. Mort became Gunnery Officer of the USS MASSEY (DD-778) in Norfolk, and by the time he left in August 1954 the ship had seen cold weather operations off eastern Canada, done rescue work in the Greek earthquake in 1954, and won the "E." Always a steam slash, Mort was called back to USNA for 2 years in the Department of Marine Engineering to instruct in Youngster Steam. Next, it was Lt. Neely, CO U S S LAWRENCE COUNTY ( L S T 887). The 2 years on the LAWRENCE COUNTY

included a WestPac cruise and a visit to Eniwetok in 1958 for a part in Operation Hardtack.

Mort came to Washington in November the U S S CHAMBERS (DER-391) in Dec. as skipper." Before this, Tim was X O of the 1958 and reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He is now in the Latin DDR MILES C . Fox in the 6th Fleet. "Bob Connolly was XO of a division sister ship, American section of the Strategic Plans Division (Op-60) with additional duty as a the H A W K I N S . " The Bradleys, Tim and Nancy and Marion, White House Social Aide. Coverage of the age 9, consider Newport, R. I., their home. Latin American area brings him in contact . Tim mentioned a '48er get-together in the with nearly everything of military interest near future. He will miss it, but come on, that happens south of Key West and the Rio boys, somebody take pictures and send me Grande.

Bachelor Neely has a small snake ranch in the dope. We all want to' hear news of other North Arlington which he owns himself. His areas! explanation is the usual comment that bachelors have to live also, and why not enjoy YEARS AFTER BOOK your own house?

F R . \ N K ORR reports that this project is In June Mort will be leaving for WestPac really on the last lap. As a matter of fact, those of you who sent money for the book again, this time as flag lieutenant and aide to should receive it about the same time you are ComSeventhFlt. reading this.

MAIL BAG Now, those of you who put off sending Lots of news came in by mail this month. money, don't you want to see it too? Send The first letter to hit me as a new class money ($2.00 per copy) to Frank Orr, 57 secretary eagerly awaiting mail was a fine Revere Parkway, Pittsfield, Mass. You're letter from "Jim" Douglass, wife of submamissing something good if you miss out on riner BOB DOUGLASS. After the Decemthis. Keep ordering, boys. ber or January column which listed many of Again I want to express the thanks of the the '49ers in SubPac, Jim upheld the good entire class to Frank Orr for the tremendous name of SubLant by supplying the following rundown: Bob Bulmer, operations TRITON ; job he has done on the book.

Ken Carr, engineer NAUTILUS ; John Donlon, XO HALFBEAK ; Bob Douglass, engineer

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PATRICK HENRY; Mike Guild, XO GROUPER; Sec'y, LCdr. R. M. Machell, U S N , 5308 Juliet St., North Springfield, Va. FORTY-NINER OF THE M O N T H tCDR. G. M. NEEtY, JR., USN

Doug Guthe, student nuclear school; Shep Jenks, engineer GEORGE WASHINGTON ; Walt Kraus, XO T U S K ; John Mallard, XO SAILFISH ; Ollie Mollison, X O SARDA ; Dean Osterhout, Sup. Ships E.B. Co.; Bruce Risser, AEC rep., E.B. Co.; Bob Smith, XO DOGFISH ; Bob Stewart, Westinghouse Field Engineer, E.B. Co.; Harry Train, XO ENTEMEDOR ; Jack Venable, Operations-Nav, ANGLER;

Tom

Watkins,

XO

PIPER;

Ed

COLEMAN BROWN was discharged from the hospital on 25 March and is now on temporary duty in BuWeps, awaiting final action on the results of a physical evaluation board. H e is in the Long Range Missile Control Branch with MICK GUSSOW. Coleman relayed some dope from R. J. ( P E T E ) P E T E R S O N , who says that he and D E E BUTLER and MAX BAILEY are flying Crusaders in VF-142 at Miramar (between deployments). They each had one of the squadron departments, and you might say this is one organization being run by '49ers (with apologies to the C O ) . Also seen at Miramar these days are SAM CHESSMAN in VA-113, BILL F I N L A Y in V F 114 and GIB KIRK in VF-53.

T I M M A H O N E Y has recently taken command of the U S S LOOKOUT ( A G R - 2 ) . This

looks like a new field for the Class of '49.

DICK BAILEY was slated to take over the USS SEARCHER ( A G R - 4 )

in March. Both

Tim and Dick were previously XOs of destroyers out of Newport. Tim and his wife, Marian, and their 5 children are continuing to live in Newport while Tim commutes across Narragansett Bay. Tim invites any '49ers in the area to drop in at 60 Malbone Rd., Newport, R. I., and swap a few sea stories.

BARKLEY WOOD came through Washington the other day. He is now on the USS VALLEY FORGE doing A S W work in CIC.

Expects orders this summer. STAN MAYF I E L D reported in to OpNav recently. His address is 3924 Vermont Ave., Alexandria, Va. PERSONNEL NOTES

I made a quick trip over to BuPers recently to see if I could dig up any hot dope for year group '49. This purpose provided a basis for several interesting chats with the detailers, but no secret revelations. Perhaps the most important comment centered on the prospective selection to Cdr. for our year group in the fall of calendar 1964. With a relatively short time in grade as LCdr., '49ers should keep current on correspondence course and sea-duty requirements. At the present time the command opportunity for our group while in the grade of LCdr. has decreased to about 12% because of the large number of decommissionings lately. Only six 1100s in our year group were selected for W a r College this year. I didn't get the exact number of 1300s but assume it was about the same.

The quota for subsequent years will undoubtedly be larger, since the word is that everyone gets considered for school sooner or later.

Williams, CO MACKEREL.*

[*NOTE: The letter said Ed had the BARRACUDA, but BuPers says the MACKEREL.

After graduation Mort spent 2 years in the Gunnery Dept. on the USS ROCHESTER ( C A 124). During this period the ROCHESTER was ComSeventhFlt flagship for the first 9 months of the Korean conflict and partici48

Apologies if I'm wrong.]

Jim also reported that the '49 group in New London had managed a fine Christmas party including champagne at the S H E P J E N K S ' dinner at the Wagon Wheel, and further partying at the DEAN OSTERHOUTs'. Glad to hear you weren't snowed in up there in Connecticut. The final tidbit was that J I M and Alice C A R P E N T E R left the New London area about 1 March for Quincy, Mass., where Jim is A E C representative. Their new address is 22 Gannett Pasture Lane, Scituate, Mass. Thanks for the dope, Jim and Bob; I now have your address as LCdr. and Mrs. R. M. Douglass, Christy Hill Rd., RFD 2, Gales Ferry, Conn.

W A L T HELBIG has just come back from 3 years with his company in Europe. H e is now assigned to the main oflfice as Manager of Marketing Planning. His new address is Walter L. Helbig, 128 Apple Farm Rd., Red

Bank N. J.

MISCELLANY

In order to spread the selections for this '49er of the month around the country, I'd appreciate some nominations from some of the other chapters. W e figure that everyone in the class will have had a crack at it by 2016.

Thanks for the letters, and if anyone has any suggestions about what they would like to see in the column, fire away.

NEW ARRIVAL

Mr. and Mrs. W A L T E R D. STAPLET O N announce the birth of a son, Christopher Blair, born 12 Dec. 1959 in Binghampton, N. Y. They are now living at 4112 Blackpool Rd., Rockville, Md. M I L T O N N. A L L E N has been appointed assistant secretary of the data processing department of Connecticut General Life Ins. Co. in Hartford. H e joined the company in 1954 and since 1957 has had special responsibilities in research and study of electronic data processing systems.

S H I P M A T E

He and his wife, the former Barbara Jane Scarlett of Baltimore, have 2 sons, Peter, 3, and Thomas, 1. They make their home at 88 Sheep Hill Dr. in West Hartford, Conn.

i l l I Corr. Sec'y. Lt. R. T. Shultz. U S N U U 1201 Seaton L a n e , Falls Church, V a .

DELBERT LLOYD NALL

attempt to furnish the local news. The wives continue to get together the 2nd Wednesday of each month and through them I hope to keep informed. Bill writes that he recognized DICK D O L L I N G E R on the bridge of AUCILLA (.A.0-56) and after a brief phone conversation discovered that the Dollingers are now living in Norfolk. So welcome to Norfolk, Dick and Jamie.

"Bill also writes that while pleasure cruising in the Med LARRY S T A P P from the

It is my sad duty to report D E L B E R T ROOSEVELT ( C V A - 4 2 ) came over to the NALL is missing and has been presumed HENLEY to see him and they had a very dead as the result of the disappearance on pleasant chat. Larry has just been chosen to 3 Mar. 1960 of the F401 jet aircraft he was go to Monterey for PG School this summer.

"Another Navy Junior for our class—BOB piloting. He was on a night training flight flying from N A S Oceana and his plane dis- and .\nn M.^NDEVILLE announce the birth of a daughter, Christine Lee, on 26 Feb. appeared into the Atlantic about 10 miles off 1960."

Virginia Beach.

Upon graduation Del spent a year in HAWAIIAN AREA BOXER ( C V - 2 1 ) , including a 7-month tour off Korea, then went into the flight program.

The latest rundown on classmates in the Upon completion of flight training in the Hawaiian area from J. B. F A R R E L L is as Naval Air Training Command he received follows: Harry Madera, Stan Neander, Tom further training with F A W T U L a n t before Bigley, Zeph Schultz, Bob Hamer and Rex joining VA (AW)-33 in 1953. His tour with Maire in the Submarine Force at the Sub V.\ (AW)-33 lasted for 39 months during Base, Pearl Harbor; Bill Martin, at Luawhich time he spent 10 months in WestPac LuaLei; John Farrell N A S Barber's Point; and 7 months in the Med. H e next went to George Shick, DesFlot 5 Staff at Pearl HarPG School, spending 2 years at Monterey bor; Josh Dorsey, 1st Marine Brigade, and 1 year at M I T where he studied Aero- Kaneohe; Milt Schultz, U S S EPPERSON logical Engineering. In July 1959 he received (DDE-719), Pearl Harbor (on his way to jet training at Olathe, Kans., before report- WestPac for 6 months starting 1 Apr.) ; ing to VF-101, his squadron at the time of Jack Ingalls, Kaneohe; Grover Rees, Air his loss.

Station, Kaneohe; and Jim Kinnear, HaDel is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary waiian Representative Texas Co. Emma Nail, 206 84th St., Virginia Beach, John further reports : "We gathered during Va., and his mother, Mrs. M. Nail, 2029 the Christmas season for a BYOB round of W. Monterey St., Stockton, Calif. Sympathy cheer. All hands here wished to notify the cards were sent to them from the class. class- that we residents of the 50th State would like to hear from all classmates that pass our way. On a recent trip to the Orient NEW ARRIVALS I was sorry to miss W A Y N E J E N S E N A birth armouncement from Claire E N G L E while he was in town." announcing the arrival of Andrew Tobias Engle on 3 Mar. 1960 had the following note : "This is our 1st child (at long last): RAY LONG BEACH AREA is on his way to THRESHER, first of a new A nice letter from BUD LOCKWOOD class of attack nuclear submarines being built presently living at 1836 Volk Ave., Long in Portsmouth, N. H., so we expect to leave Beach, Calif.: "I am presently Aide and Flag New London in June after Ray finishes PCO Lieutenant to ComCarDiv 19 and our flagSchool and a short tour at Westinghouse ship is U S S HORNET (CVS-12) homeported Bettis Laboratory in Pittsburgh." in Long Beach. My wife Marilyn and I have BILL and Gerry P E T T Y finally had a 3 children: Harold, 7, Thomas, 6 and Kathryn, 2. I have orders to be detached in July boy, William G., Jr., on 16 Feb. 1960 (after to report to the Naval W a r College in 6 girls). for the Command and Staff Course.

To W A L T and Suzanne W H I T L E Y a August BILL GRIMM in VS-37 from Los Alamitos daughter, Portia Bonner Smallwood, on 18 is aboard HORNET and DICK G O O D S P E E D Mar. 1960. is Aide and Flag Lieutenant aboard KEARSARGE just returning from WestPac." WASHINGTON AREA

Things have been pretty slack around here.

March turned out to be our big month for snow after a very mild early winter. W e are hoping for some new arrivals in the next couple of months. The wives living in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax County play bridge once a month and with expected departures will soon be down to less than 2 tables.

BYRON L E E and Donna left for Ne\yport News, Va., in March where Byron will be working on ENTERPRISE ( C V A ( N ) - 6 5 ) being built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. BOB H O F F M A N and Marilyn will be leaving in July for Naval W a r College at Newport, R. I. NORFOLK AREA

A report from Barbara D E M E R S : "BILL is in the Med so until he returns I shall MAY,

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10TH REUNION

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Sec'y, L t . Samuel P . Ginder, U S N 4004 Rickover Rd., Silver S p r i n g , Md.

L E O N A R D W. SEAGREN has recently been appointed Staff Member for Planning of the Advanced Development Div., Laboratory for Electronics, Boston, Mass. Prior to his L F E appointment, Mr. Seagren was on the Technical Staff at Mitre Corp., Lexington, Mass. He has also served as Military Design Engineer and Development Specialist, and Administrative Engineer of the Light Military Electronics Dept., General Electric Co., Utica.

The National Headliners Club, which makes awards to the top newsmen of the nation, has awarded a special citation to Lt. BRUCE I. MEADER, USN, for his film coverage of the breakthrough of the U S N submarine SKATE at the North Pole. Lieutenant Meader, who was a Navy public information officer at the time, has received a rare recognition for the other photographers honored are all professional news or newsfilm cameramen.

The end of the month again and time for another column. I never cease to be amazed at the stupefying regularity with which the end of the month rolls around, and never am I prepared for it. Always a last minute, frenetic rush to get the column into Shipmate before the deadline. "Needs; failure to anticipate"—5 and 1 if my memory serves me right.

Last year BRUCE M E A D E R wrote one of his Shipmate columns under the Arctic pack when he rode SKATE to the North Pole.

By way of a meager parallel, I'm penning this one at 30,000 feet on my way to San Francisco via Boeing 707 Jet. Not quite as spectacular as Bruce's Polar caper, but not so dreadfully routine as the dining room table where most of these creations are spawned.

We've settled out at cruising altitude, and I'm busily making my way through my first Scotch and Soda. Better hurry too—the sweet young thing is cycling back again for our second round and I'd hate to miss out. A distinct advantage of this high-flying jet travel if there happens to be a bomb carrier aboard, I'll have time to finish my drink before we hit the ground. I suppose I'll have after-dinner coffee with aperitif over the Grand Canyon and be in San Francisco by late afternoon. Just in time to refresh myself from the rigors of cross-country travel with an icy Gimlet at the Top of the Mark while I enjoy the sunset over the Bay. Ward Bond can have his bloody wagon train—I'll go this way.

While I'm out on the West Coast this time, I'll be sure to see PAUL TOMB and ART T H O M P S O N both of whom are fitting out one of our new Polaris missile carrying sub-

We are expecting a tremendous turnout for the T E R R I F I C T E N T H . A dinner-dance marines, the U S S THEODORE ROOSEVELT with professional music will follow the Villa( S S B ( N ) 6 0 0 ) . Art is the Fire Control Offinova game and cocktail party Saturday, 24 cer and Paul is the Naviguesser—excellent Sept. Class headquarters will be set up at jobs with tremendous responsibility.

Carvel Hall for registration. Several rooms Speaking of the Fleet Ballistic Missile have been set aside for us at Carvel Hall and will be assigned by Capt. BURCH D E W I T T , program, M O O S E ST. L A W R E N C E and USMC, E.E. Dept., as requests are received. BILL H E R N D O N are both aboard the U S S Since we have only 5 classmates at^ Annap- GEORGE WASHINGTON ( S S B ( N ) 5 9 8 ) . The olis this year you are urged to write early Saint is "the George's" Gold Team Navigator for accommodations—either to Burch or to and Bill is a neutron pusher with the engione of the motels on Revell Highway. neering department (formerly known as the JERRY SOLOMON, Nav, and DON D U N - Black Gang but now entirely too elegant in HAM, E.H. & G., would like to hear from our nuclear Navy to endure such callous as many as possible advising them of all who disrespect). plan to attend. Next Shipmate will inform Negligent oaf that I am, I failed to enclose you of additional details. a photo of BUZ W Y M A N with last rnonth's Once again I am out of information for the column. Actually, it got mixed up with rny column, so please keep it coming in. Hope to movie magazine clippings and ended up_ in have something definite on Homecoming-lOth my Rock Hudson file. After much detailed study, I managed to distinguish Buz from Reunion next time.

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'51 WEST COAST DINNER

Rock and cull Buz out. (Buz's left earlobe is 10-6 centimeters smaller than Rock's.) At any rate, late, but worth the wait, a Phillipe Halsman of our John C. "Buz" Wyman and my apologies for getting so fouled up and failing to have it published last month.

I also owe sincere apologies to DAVE W E I D E N K O P F for failing to answer his letter of 7 March. Dave, I was out of town on more of my travels when your letter arrived. When I returned, you were already on your way to Washington for 10 days' TAD. I hope you haven't sworn a vendetta against me for not promptly replying. Incidentally, Dave and Joyce are now calling 3696 Zola St., San Diego, Calif., home. (Dave, tell Jim Greer to keep Bowser muzzled and on a leash.)

RUDY P I E R C E writes that he and Sid have an addition to the family. Daughter Gail arrived upon the scene on IS Sept. 1959.

Gail was born at the Boston City Hospital where Rudy is in residency. For those of you who weren't aware of this, Rudy resigned from the Air Force to enter medical school and is now "Doctor" Rudy Pierce. Rudy, you are 'Si's only doctor and, I must confess, we're quite proud of you. I trust you took Med School in your stride and breezed through strictly no strain. The Pierces are now settled at 62 Rangeley Rd., West Newton 65, Mass. By the way, Rudy, what do you recommend for hyperacidity? Gads, how I suffer!

VIC W A N D R E S writes that beards are definitely vogue at Gitmo this year. Vic is CO of the USS SENECA (ATF-91). Ellie and young Vickie are holding down the fort at 2312 Wharton Court, Norfolk, Va., while Papa Fidel Wandres provides services for Fleet Tra Gru Gtmo. Vic says that while attending church services in Caemanera he bumped into H U G H A P P L E G A R T H , DON K N U T S O N (both A T F CO's), BRYAN C O M P T O N and J I M MEHL. A long, newsy letter from J.\CK HAMILT O N arrived the other day. Thanks, Jack, I'm sure you know how much the class secretary appreciates a letter like that when he's racking his brain for the monthly column.

Jack is aboard USS RANGER (CVA-61), 50

c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif. If you and Suzy can journey East for Homecoming this year Jack, CJ and I would be delighted to quarter you with us. Give it a try, we'd love to have you! Here are some excerpts from Jack's missive: MAX LESLIE is also aboard RANGER and is serving as Main Propulsion Assistant.

Max recently left the U S S SPIEGEL GROVE

(LSD-32) and, after six weeks of engineering school at FTC San Diego, reported to RANGER. Wife Jeanne, son Skippy (2) and new arrival Peggy (20 Jan.) are residing at 14372 Elm St., San Leandro, Calif. Max says, "This is a 180-degree change for a professional communicator!" Be well rounded,

JOHN C. "BUZ" WYMAN '51

Max; Flag Rank requires an appreciation for the broad, overall picture.

Jack reports Chuck and Shirley RUSHING and J A K E T H O M A S came aboard when RANGER stopped off in Pearl. After cocktails, RANGER upped anchor and headed for Guam where the U S S ROWAN with HARRY P H I L L I P S aboard joined the RANGER plane guard entourage. Apparently BILL D A N I E L S and T O N Y T H O R N E have both left Guam for parts unknown. Bill, Tony, check in with the home office.

SAM L A T I M E R is aide to Car Div 3 on BON HOMME RICHARD. Jack and Sam appar-

ently drank each other's health with gyro cleaning solvent when the RANDOLPH relieved the B H R at Buckner Bay. Stout ladsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;strong stomachs !

Jack, again thanks for all your news. Regarding your perceptive observation that our class Bylaws should require the executive vice president to be from the WashingtonAnnapolis areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I agree. I'll refer this to HOLMBERG for possible amendment.

Thanks, Jack, for giving our Bylaws more than the casual perusal most of us did. Your comments on the Ten Year Book and long * range financial goals I promise to mention at the next class meeting.

BILLY L A W R E N C E finally broke loose with a long awaited letter. We were beginning to wonder just where you were. Anne and Billy now have three small ones: Billy (7), Laurie (4) and Wendy (9 months).

The home address is 7376 Wonder Lane, Jacksonville 10, Fla. Bill has been working hard to stay on top of the latest aircraft additions to Naval Aviation and has recently been serving as Flag Lieutenant to Com Car Div Six. Billy, if you don't attend this year's annual meeting we'll send a posse after you.

Seriously, try to make it if you can.

BILL W I N B E R G writes from NorVa where he is currently on duty as Aide and Flag Lt. to VAdm. Sabin, Chief of Staff SACLant. Bill thoroughly enjoys his duty and I can well understand why. Willy reports that: BILL D A N N E R is Assistant Navigator on the FORRESTAL, H E R B ZOEHRER is Aide Com Car Div 16, BOB SMALL is on Com Cru Lant Staff, DON GORDON is SHIPMATE

in Supply at NAS NorVa, M I K E S H U T T Y is holding down the fort at the Av Safety Center. W I L L I E P A R K S is on the R A N -

next Shipmate. Paul is finally getting married. The wedding is to take place on 23 April at the Navy Chapel, 4201 Nebraska DOLPH, JACK M c Q U E S T I O N is on NORTH-Ave., Washington, D. C. Paul's bride is Miss A-MPTON, J I M BACON is on a submarine Billie Burkland of Washington, D. C. To you operating out of Convoy Escort Piers, both, Paul and Billie, from all of us— FRANK R U S H is at Oceana, T. P A U L Congratulations!

TWEEDY sells cut-rate Tailor Mades outWell, Kimosabes, we'll be landing in Frisco side the N.O.B. main gate, J O H N DOB- shortly so I'll wind this column up. This has BINS and JUG INGRAM are also at large been a quick as well as a most pleasant flight. in the Norfolk area and even E D LYDEN, (I'm sure the Stewardess is mad for me— a sales engineer with McKay Machine Co. of keeps whispering little things to me in Youngstown, Ohio, drops in occasionally. French. What's a suave reply to, "Fermez le Bill, a crowd like that should be organized. sac apres usage."? Not as young as I used You and DON K N U T S O N can weld that to be, but there's many a fine tune played on mob together—give it a t r y ! an old fiddle.)

AL S.\ENZ writes from 607 Riverside I suppose this will be my last opportunity Dr., Lynchburg, A'a. Al has great news to to commune with you. The next column will report! Last November 17 he became a citi- be written by my relief, whoever he might zen of the U.S.! Congratulations, Al, and be. Before I sign off and lapse into the limbo welcome aboard! By the way, compadre, of forgotten things, I'd like to thank all of have you received your W-2 yet ? Al is doing you who have taken time to write me of yourquite well for himself with the Owens-Illinois selves and our classmates whom you have Glass Co. He was recently promoted to a seen. I hope you will give the next secretary new position on a special project which will the same gratifying support you have lent me. take him to Latin America. Al previously was Our class association is well off the ground the Plant Engineer for the Big Island, Va., now, but still has a long way to go. Continue plant. When you get settled in your new to show the tremendous interest displayed so address, .\lberto, de me la dopa so I can let far and we'll have a strong organization the troops know where you're holed up. capable of working for us in many ways.

CHARLIE PADDOCK is in Taipei, TaiThe Class of '51 held a West Coast Dinner wan, working as Communications Officer for Saturday, 2 April 1960 at the Commissioned Seventh Fleet Staff Detachment ALFA. Officers' Mess, Los Alamitos Naval Air StaCharlie reports he and Jan find life quite tion. Forty-six classmates and wives were on different, leisurely and interesting. Their hand. For some information on the troops Chinese .\mah has taken over and runs the present, the following notes were taken.

Paddock household with a firm hand. EveryCHUCK and Jeanne GANGLOFF left the day .\mah brings the freshly scrubbed and well monitored children into the drawing service in 1955 and Chuck is now working for room to pay their respects to Daddy who is Autonetics (North .American). They reside relaxing in a large rattan chair, rattling the at 2509 Elm Ave., Long Beach. cubes in his Gin and Pink. Drat this insufferJ O E and Marie GRACE are at Pendleton able heat—Toy, move closer with that Pal- with their 4 youngsters. Address, 204 Aldermetto leaf! For a first hand report on the wood Rd., Oceanside, Calif. rigors of life in the Far China Station write O H N and Norma REDFIELD, with their to Charlie c o JOC, A P O 63, San Francisco, 3 Jchildren, live at 3338 Iroquois in Long Calif.

Beach.

F R E D and Marilyn KIRMS are leaving PAUL TUZO called the other night and asked me to publish a requiem for him in the the Navy soon to join Prudential Insurance.

They and 2 children are remaining at 14152 Swan, Westminster, Calif.

JACK^ BOWEN's wife Flo joined the group wishing hubby would float in from WestPac. CARL BUZZELL worked his way up from San Diego with CHUCK G I L L E S P I E where they are both flyers. Carl is joining VF-193 at Moffett Field where he, the wife and 2 children will be established for a while.

Chuck was batching it at Miramar, but has also been transferred with VF-193.

BILL J O H N S O N is at the Air Force Ballistic Missile Division in Los Angeles.

He, his wife and daughter reside at 5836 W .

95th, Los Angeles 45. Also at AFBMD and attending the party were the C H R I S T N E R s who live at 19432 Sturges in Torrance.

OSCAR W E B E R was selling stock to the group, courtesy of his Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith branch in Beverly Hills.

He left the service in 1957 and Toni and he plus 5 ^ children live at 1040 26th St. in Santa Monica (a barracks?).

LOU and Mary SAROSDY were down from their 3075 Lo Corona, Altadena, address where they are located during his Cal Tech stay. PAUL U T T E R B A C K and AL W I L LIAMS couldn't make it down.

TOM and Nancy McCRELESS were up from Pendleton. As of the first of May his resignation was effective and they will be joining the D. C. contingent when he goes with AEC. BILL and Diane H U Y E T T E are with Robertshaw-Fulton in Long Beach and have just bought a new home in Garden Grove at 12162 Wutzke St. They have 4 children.

P H I L and Margaret ARST are living at 9305 Dorrington Rd., Pacoima, with 1 (almost 2) children. He is with Lytten Industries as is CHUCK M c I N T O S H who was also on hand with his wife Rosalie. They live at 12730 Mulholland Drive in Beverly Hills.

BILL W E A V E R and Joan were aboard and will be leaving soon for San Jose where he will continue on the job with Lockheed.

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W I L L L I T T L E and his wife Jane are living at 1022 Cumberland Road in Glendale 2. He is with the Costello Co. ('48-A) and is the grand old holder-down for '51 of the Los Angeles Branch U S N A Alumni Group.

Navy will play 3 West Coast games the next 3 years culminating in the USC game in 1962.

We shall count on Will for top reserved seats.

DON OSBORNE is now a lawyer and he and his wife Maureen live at 3221 Sparr Blvd. in Glendale 8.

BILL and Claire H U T C H I S O N are still solid USMC and live at 227 Nutwood in Anaheim, not too far from J O H N and Ann McGRAW with their 1461 Beverly Dr., Anaheim, address. J F is still in the school business being Vice Principal at Western High in Anaheim.

ANDY and Jean KREMM came up from 1127 Tourmaline in San Diego 9 where he is with Convair.

C H A R L I E and Mary Lou NYQUIST had the longest drive, 4 hours each way, from their Edwards AFB address. Box 2133.

AL M A C I N N I S , still batching it as a Marine at Pendleton, also made the dinner event and bachelorhood really becomes him.

Finally GEORGE and Mae PATCH, who arranged for the club, still have a few months at Los Alamitos. They live at 9702 Adeline in Garden Grove, but will be moving to San Diego.

Heard from but expressing regrets for the evening were P . \ U L L A U T E R M I L C H and BOB C E N T E R in the Long Beach area.

T O M GILLEN will be returning soon to La Mirada. There are still many troops in the Pendleton and San Diego area. GENE McGARRAH almost made it and was in the Los Angeles area from his Dallas, Tex., Instruments job. DALLA MURA and BUSSE almost made connections as did BILL SMEDBERG. K E N T W H Y T E wrote in from Monterey saying their noses were still on the slipsticks. Kent and Jeann just had baby number 2, a second daughter. He heads out as XO of the DD W R E N working in the

Texas Navy. Other Monterey orders include I M M A N to the NORTHAMPTON, P O Q U E

to

Norfolk, STANLEY to Guam, CALLAH A N to Air Staff Norfolk, BUCK to DD in Pac and BARNES to Air Staff Norfolk.

Other comments were received from W. C. W H I T N E R who was as near California as Florida (118 S. E. Gilliland, Warrington).

BOB CORNWELL is in China Lake and F R E D GRAHAM who is temporarily back East will return to Kentfield, Calif. (70 Upland Rd.). SANDY W I N N E F E L D is still at Stanford and could not steal an airplane to fly South for the occasion. PAUL GESLOW is at Point Mugu. JIM FOLEY was at sea as was REG ROWLEY. GEORGE M U E L L E R is in Oxnard.

Plans were made to have an annual West Coast (Los Angeles area) get-together and a definite date should be established. Present plans are to hold it on the first Saturday in March, which will be 4 March 1961.

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JACKSONVILLE

After reading the "confessions" of J O H N F U L L E R in the recent issue of Shipmate, I decided it is time for me to write my confessions. Since my last letter to Shipmate (about 7 years ago) I have done the following: accumulated a little over a thousand hours of single engine time, mostly jet with the Air Force; served as CO of an outfit in 52

a large class membership. This is our only method of keeping a current address on classmates and a common media to keep abreast of each other. Let's have more sponsors.

Corr. Sec'y, Lt. E . J . Christensen, Exec. Dept., U S N A , Annapolis, Md. L O N D O N , ENGLAND

R. F. F R E E S E writes: "I'm still the Navy Exchange Officer in London, England, and should be for 1 more year. Trianne and I have just had #3, the first girl added to our family."

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM HERE A N D THERE

THE REVEREND GEORGE W. TODD '52

the U S A F which involved about 300 troops in a radar training situation; resigned my Air Force commission June 1955 and entered the seminary at the School of Theology, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.

(Episcopal).

I graduated from the seminary in June 1958 and was assigned to a new suburban section of Jacksonville on the road to Cecil Field NAS to start a new Episcopal Church.

This we have done. The name of the church is the Church of the Epiphany, and it is located on 103rd St., which is the east-west road between Cecil Field and NAS. It might interest readers to know that the following USNA graduates are members of this congregation: Joe Elmer '47, Dave Crockett '47, Dave Hurt '47, John Brick '51, Hugh Gallagher 'S3 and John S. Coe '55.

Numerous other Navy men are members of the congregation but not graduates of USNA. It might also interest some to know that Mr. Joe Weed '47 is one of the developers of the Cedar Hills community in which the church is located. This community is made up primarily of Navy people who are stationed at one of the two Naval Air Stations.

My wife Judy, son Sandy, Syi, and daughter Linda, 3, and yours truly live at 4916 Harlow Blvd. right north of the church. We are listed in the phone book and would be glad to hear from any classmates who happen to be coming through town.

FRED K R A F T is at Mayport and we have seen Fred and his very lovely wife several times in church and socially.

GEORGE TODD

CHARLES FURLOW, J O H N FULLER and GEORGE TODD are 3 known Episcopal Reverends from our class. We hope this will stimulate any others who have entered the church to drop us a card.

H O W A R D RANDALL, JR., is now assigned to the NROTC Unit at the University of Missouri. Randy extends a welcome to any classmates crossing the states— right on Rte. 40.

Open house to all '53ers passing through Corpus Christi, Tex., from JIM SCHERME R H O R N . Jim is now a ground school instructor at NAS Corpus.

"Announcing the whereabouts of the FRANK CAMSTRAs: 1716 Paula Dr., Champaign, 111. After graduation I managed to get my wings in Aug. 1954; spent 2J/^ years flying T-29s at Ellington AFB, Tex. Tiring of T-29s, I transferred to Aircraft Maintenance Officers' School, Chanute AFB, Fla., flying T-29s again. We are now attempting to obtain a Master's in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois. Helping ? ? ? with the homework are wife Ginger, son Glenn, 5, and daughters Margaret, 314, Carol, 2, and Gail, 6 months.

"Other 'S3ers here exercising equivalent mental gymnastics are DAN GAVCUS, Electrical Engineering, and TOM McCREERY, Theoretical Applied Mechanics."

ANNAPOLIS AREA

A new chapter has been formed in Annapolis. The following officers were elected: E. J. C H R I S T E N S E N , President, J. R. MORGAN, Vice President, and L. J. GARDNER, Secretary-Treasurer. All graduates in the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis areas are encouraged to send in their addresses and join the meetings. Plans are under way for Alumni Weekend and our 10th Reunion.

Have you heard that GLEN and Polly H.A.TCH have purchased an airplane ?

DICK W I S E has been seen in Champaign, 111., and T O N Y SAUREZ in London, Eng. Where are BOB KARCHER, BILL ALLEN, M A R S H A L L D U K E and BILL PURDUM? N E W ARRIVALS

FIRST SPONSOR

"Liked PETE's idea in a recent column to sponsor a non-member for Shipmate. So enclosed please find my $8.00 for membership for name withheld. I heard him say that he was going to get started but don't believe he has as yet. If he has started, then anyone from the Class of '52 is fine with me. But don't let whoever it is know that I am doing it. I believe if we once get someone started he will keep going."

The above letter and check were received in response to a suggestion by P E T E S T E P H E N S of sponsoring a non-member to a free year of Shipmate with the idea of building up our low class membership. Should the new member that is being sponsored return the kindness by forwarding a check for another non-member, this idea could result in

A boy —the O P P E R M A N N s ; a boy — BILL and Jane L E F T W I C H ; a boy —JIM and Nancy S C H E R M E R H O R N .

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Lt. Peter J. Vogelberger, Jr., USN 56 Jerome Ave., Bloomfield, Conn.

ANNAPOLIS AREA

DICK KELLY This has Been a very quiet month at USNA. I have nothing new to report.

In my request for "Dope" I received the following: D A V E and Corahe RAUNIG are now living at 1042 Carson St., Seaside, Calif. Dave is in Ordnance Engineering at the Postgraduate School. They added 2 more to S H I P M A T E

the family on 1 March with twin_ girls, Denise and Diana, joining David, 5, and Deborah, 3.

. I l l S«'y. Lt. (Jg) Joseph Malec, USN U U VA-12. c/o FPO New York, N. Y. Capt. E D W I N K. C H A P M A N , U S A F , and Mrs. Chapman announce the birth of a son, Mark Stuart, on 9 March 1960. H e joins his'3-year-old sister, Karen. Ed is currently at Loring . \ F B , Me.

Ja.x says the "brownshoes'' have these J.O. training courses too—there is no justice!

The time has come, friends, when the big decision is at hand. To those of you who choose to remain, our paths will cross—to those who are departing the best of luck.

To all of you, please send your most permanent address to MERRILL COLLIER. We are about to set up the class organization.

So dig out the class constitution and read it over.

Seven of our classmates have passed on since our graduation. Please remember that flowers cannot be sent unless someone nearby notifies one of the class officers by telegram.

MERRILL COLLIER

_ A East Coast ,TC-»T r n Pres., Lt. (jg) M. F. Collier, U S N n L 19 Bishop Lane, Groton, Conn. , 1 n Corr. Sec-y. Lt. (jg) Richard J . Mann, U S N U U 116 S. Jordan St., Alexandria, V a . r e ? y . W j g ) W . S. H„U. U S N 103 Corona Ave., Long Beach 3, Calil.

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Corr. Sec'y, L t . (jg) M. D. Giambattista, USS BARRACUDA (SST-3), FPO N e w York

In thumbing through the past two issues of Shipmate (Jan.-Feb. 1960), I am appalled by WEDDINGS the almost total lack of information from the Lt (jg) J. M. P I C K E T T W R I G H T , JR., over 800 members of the Class of 1957.

No doubt we have all been busy with was married to Miss Faye Jenner, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Charles Roland Jenner, on families, deployments, and qualifications.

29 Mar 1960 at Norfolk, Va. Lt. Wright is However, there is a wealth of information the son of Capt. and Mrs. J M. P. Wright available if we will take time and just scrib'24 and the grandson of RAdm. and Mrs. ble off a postcard. The farther we get from \ St Clair Smith '97, and Capt. and Mrs. our own graduation, our Naval Academy friendships become more significant. Our late H. T. Wright '98.

On Saturday, April 2, Miss Diane Sorota, column in Shipmate is an excellent place to daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Sorota, regain contact. A factual and maturely written article should appear for our class every Pearson Farm, Phillips Academy, Andover Mass., was married to Lt. (]g) K Y R A N month. Until I am reheved by one of you MICHAEL O'DWYER, son of Mr. and who has the necessary interest and journalistic talent, I'll do my best to make our Mrs Brendan, C. O'Dwyer, Annapohs, Md in St. Andrew's Chapel, United States Naval column both interesting and current. Please address correspondence to Lt. (jg) M. D. Academy.

The bride graduated from Abbot Academy, G I A M B A T T I S T A , U S S BARRACUDA ( S S T Conn. Lieutenant O'Dwyer attended the Uni- 3), F P O New York. versity of Maryland before entering the Naval Academy. H e has completed the Offi- N E W ARRIVAL cers' Course, Submarine School and is servLt. and Mrs. K E N N E T H P . H A R R I ing in the U S S BARBEL. announce the birth of a son, Kyle From the desert in Idaho there are only SON Preston on 12 Aug. 1959, at the Naval two '56ers left: R A L P H and Carol BIRD Hospital, Camp Pendleton, Calif. and MERRILL and Helen COLLIER. BOB and Kitty K E L L E R have reported aboard the U S S ENTERPRISE at Newport News, . W E D D I N G while DON J O H N S T O N has left the flatLt. (jg) A R T H U R ST. CLAIR W R I G H T lands for the U S S LONG BEACH. was married to Miss Gloria Wentzel, daughAt nuclear school in New London now are ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wentzel, on FRA.NK and Landess KELSO, BILL and 1 Mar. 1960 at St. Brigid's Church, San Ailene HULL and GERRY FULK. Diego, Calif. Lt. Wright is the son of Capt.

Here's a note from J O H N and Joan and Mrs. J. M. P. Wright '24 and the grandMcGARRY at 85 Maine Rd., Key West, son of RAdm. and Mrs. Arthur St. Clair Fla., which announces the arrival of John Smith '97, and Capt. and Mrs. H. T. Wright Douglas on 27 Jan. 1960. John is on the U S S BALAO ( S S - 2 8 5 ) and he and Joan are really

enjoying this Florida area. Others m the area are J O H N and Harriet LAN(SENHEIM, U S S QuiLLBACK; J I M BRUSO, USS CHOPPER and H A L and Mary M O O R E also

on the

CHOPPER.

R O D and Dee

DRESSER and BOB and Bunny S C H M I D T on the U S S PICUDA.

Received a letter from J A X S M I T H on the USS ROOSEVELT in the Med. J a x

officer of the U S S TORSK.

At Cecil Field are Bob Berg, Wayne Miller and Neil Donovan in VF-62; Bob Kemper and Ben Poe of VA-106; Harry Lenhardt of VF-13 and Tom Scott VA-12.

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GEORGE and Barbara L I S L E announce the birth of a son, Eugene Frenger, on 20 March. The Lisle family is currently stationed at the Navy sub school in New London, Conn.

WEST COAST

From the West Coast I received a nice letter from P A T FLOOD who is now on his way to report aboard the U S S STEUBEN COUNTY (LST-1138) as Executive Officer.

Pat was currently aboard the U S S MONTROSE (APA-212) with O T T O H E L W I G .

Also in the area, N E D OLDHAM is on his way to the 12-week Engineering Officers' School in preparation for his next duty assignment.

LOUIS M. ADAMS, 1900 N. Payson St., Baltimore 17, Md., has been awarded a Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship for graduate study in the academic year 1960-61.

He will receive $1500 plus family allowances, plus full costs of a year's graduate tuition at any university in the United States or Canada.

EAST COAST Pres., Ens. Frank Donovan, U S N , U S S The Sullivans (DD-537), FPO New York Sec'y, Ens. George Brainerd, U S N 7738 Castleton PI., Norfolk, Va. WEST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Ens. Bill Garrett, U S N , U S S Cunningham (DD-752), FPO San Francisco WEDDING

HARRY BROCK and Miss Patricia Aiin Straub of St. Marys, Pa., were married in St. Marys on 26 Dec. 1959.

N E W ARRIVALS

ALLEN and Ellen R U T H (l_2th Co.) became the parents of a baby girl, Deborah Lynn, on 17 March at Balboa Hospital, San Diego, Calif. Allen is currently the M P A on the U S S GURKE

(DD-783),

C/O F P O

San

Francisco, and upon graduation from CruDes Pac Destroyer Engineering School on 25 March he will return to the GURKE which left for WestPac on 16 Feb. and will return early in August.

East Coast Pres., Lt. (jg) Charles R. Larson, Student Mail, U . S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex.

GEORGE and Dottie BRAINERD are also the parents of a baby girl, Anna Lorraine, born at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va., on 23 March. George is presently A S W Officer on the U S S

West Coast Sec'y, Ens. John L. Higgins, Jr., U S N USS Noble, A P A 218 FPO San Francisco

WEST COAST

and

Kay have 3 fine children, 1 boy and 2 girls.

Jax reports he is flying an F8U-1P on the ROOSEVELT. On the same ship is DON NY MICHAELS VF-14, H A M BYNG and JOHN K I R K P A T R I C K VA-46, and AL NEWBERRY VA-172. P E T E B E N N E T T is Ship's company.

CHAUNCEY and Connie H O F F M A N have a 3rd little girl. Chon is engineering

P E T E RUSSELL and Miss Sally Stephenson of Seattle, Wash., were married on 2 Jan. 1960 in the Long Beach Naval Base Chapel, Long Beach, Calif. The Russells are presently making their home in Long Beach where Pete is serving as Fire Control Officer aboard the

ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Rohrbough recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Corrine, to E R N E S T A. M E R R I T T . Ernie is presently serving on the U S S ISHERWOOD out of San Diego, Calif.

WALLER (DDE-466).

Now for some news which has just caught up with your secretary. BILL GARRETT, Communications Officer on the U S S ALFRED (DD-752), writes, "In my division, DesDiv 131, we have J I M T I D D as Communications Officer in the U S S FRANK

WEDDINGS

P A U L McNERGNEY and Betsy Wright of Dallas, Tex., were married on 19 March at the Highland Park Methodist Church in Dallas, Tex. Paul is currently flying the A4D with VA-75, Moffett Field, Calif.

BLUE

(DD-744),

JIM

COLLINS as First Lieutenant in the U S S E.

EVANS

(00-754),

and

BOB

BEATON as Signal Officer in the U S S TURNER JOY

(DD-951).

"This morning (6 Nov.) the U S S PICKING (DD-68S) came alongside and I met D E N N Y READ who is the Second Division Officer.

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" W A Y N E LOCKWOOD is DCA on the U S S HOPEWELL (DD-681) whose homeport is in San Diego. P A T BARRY is also a DCA

on the TURNER JOY."

NEWPORT

D A V E D O N O V A N and Miss Nancy Wertz of Baltimore, Md., were married on 5 Dec. 1959 in the Naval Academy Chapel, as were also D A V E T R O Y E R and Miss Linda Elizabeth Slater on 22 Dec. BILL KELLY just graduated from the Naval School of Justice here in Newport, and P R E S POLLOCK and RAY CONNOLLY graduated from DesLant Engineering School. DOUG VOLGENAU is here at

Communications School from the MITSCHER. Recent graduates of the Supply School who are reporting to the Newport area are Roy Forsberg, Bob Armour, John Bray, Mike Willen and Joe Wright.

While in San Juan I met John McCabe, Si Nunn, Gordon Abercrombie and Ron Bostick, all of whom were down to the Caribbean during Operation Springboard.

CLASS FUND

M I K E S T U R G E S , class t r e a s u r e r , writes concerning the class fund: "Since being down here (Supply Corps School) I ran across an organization which heretofore I did not know existed, the Navy Federal

Credit Union located in the Navy Department in D. C. It is to the officer as the savings plan is to the EM. It currently is paying in the neighborhood of 4 j ^ % interest compounded annually. It is essentially just a savings and loan association. At present the class fund is $1,940.72. I suggest that $1,500 of this be used to purchase shares in the NFCU. This is not as profitable as investing in some good stock, but it is safer and less time-consuming as to management. The money would be available at any time. Let me know how you feel about this, at least the money would be earning something."

In order to act on this proposal, opinions of class members are necessary. Send your opinions and suggestions to the class president, FRANK DONOVAN.

ISTAFF CORNER CHARLESTON, S. C.

Organized in December, the Charleston USNA Wives Club sponsored a successful reunion party as the first venture. The cocktail-buffet affair was held at the Air Force Base Officers' Club. Initial officers are: Norma Bittner, President; Ann Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, and Dot Thompson, Publicity Secretary. Class Secretaries are: '54'55 Rose O'Hara, '56 Martha Thomas, '57 Mary Jane Schneider, '58-59 Georgianna Evans.

ments in serving the Society. After completing 18 months of service as Chairman, Mrs. Price was succeeded on March 1 by Mrs. Lil Nelson, wife of RAdm. William T. Nelson, Commander Cruiser Division Three.

SAN DIEGO WIVES' GROUP 1 9 3 1 - 5 9

The San Diego Academy Wives' group from the Classes of 1951-59 will have a cocktail party on Saturday, 21 May 1960, at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club. "The Classes of

1953 and 1954 are in charge and the chairmen are Mrs. Thomas C. Watson and Mrs. Edward Martin, both of the Class of 1954.

OFFICERS' WIVES LUNCHEON

The Officers' Wives of Destroyer Flotilla Four will have their annual luncheon on Thursday, 5 May, at the Norfolk Naval Base Officers' Club. The group will meet at 12 noon for cocktails followed by luncheon at one.

NORFOLK, V A .

The CinCLant Wives Club honored Mrs. Jerauld Wright with a P. S. P.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Proud Shipmates Party at their February luncheon.

Retiring Admiral Wright '18, former head of CinCLant and Mrs. Wright were unanimously elected to a happy future, with such slogans as "Be brightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;vote Wright."

At her final luncheon, Mrs. Wright was also the guest speaker. She described many interesting and humorous experiences as a Navy wife. In April, Mrs. William V. Davis, wife of retiring Vice Admiral Davis '24, will also bid farewell.

LONG BEACH, CAL.

Volunteer workers of the Long Beach Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society were honored at ceremonies held in the quarters of RAdm. Walter H. Price, USN, Commander U. S. Naval Base Los Angeles.

Pins were given fourteen volunteers for 100 hours spent as interviewers, receptionists, sewing layettes or in the Thrift Shop. Franky Harris, Chairman of the Thrift Shop, and Kathryn Palmer, chairman of office workers, were awarded letters of appreciation, since they have already received 600-hour pins.

Mrs. Clarice Price was presented a Meritorious Service pin and a certificate of service signed by Admiral Arleigh Burke, President of the Navy Relief Society, for service as Chairman of Volunteer Women for the Long Beach Auxiliary. Admiral Burke cited Mrs. Price for her faithful service and for her important contribution toward the welfare of naval personnel and their dependents.

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CINCLANT Wives' February luncheon. Pictured, left to right are: Mrs. Vera Loud, wife of RAdm. Wayne R. Loud, USN, Deputy Chief of StafF CinCLant Fleet; Mrs. Margaret Davis, wife of VAdm. William V. Davis, Deputy CinCLant Fleet, Chief of Staff and Aide; Mrs. Phyllis Wright, wife of Adm. Jerauld Wright, USN (Ret.).

S H I P M A T E

This year the club will be gaily decorated with a Maypole motif and bright spring fashions will be shown at 2 o'clock by Rose Wall. Admiral Denys Knoll has planned a talk which will be of great interest to everyone attending.

There will also be door prizes as an added enticement. Tickets are being sold by representatives from each ship and further information can be had by contacting Mrs. Thomas J. Rudden, MA 3-3741.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

The NOW (Naval Officers' Wives) Club met for luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 7 April 1960. Guests of honor were the wives of senior members of the Senate and House Armed Forces Committees.

The Lady Hamilton Shop of Arlington had planned a sprightly spring fashion parade, with an eye to the service wife's pocketbook.

The President, Mrs. Charles C. Kirkpatrick, presided at the meeting.

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COMMITTEE for the DesFlot Four luncheon on May Sth. Back row, left to right: Mrs. David H. Green, Mrs. Arthur G. Esch, Mrs. Robert B. Kelly, Mrs. Henry C. Schwaner. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Edward R. King, Mrs. Thomas J. Rudden, Chairman, Mrs. Mason B. Freeman.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS BOSTON Sixty-five were in attendance at the meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association of Boston on Thursday, 10 March 1960, at the Officers' Mess, Boston Naval Shipyard, Charlestown. RAdm. L. R. Daspit, U S N '27, Commander Submarines, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, was the luncheon speaker.

CENTRAL FLORIDA The second regular meeting of the Central Florida chapter. United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, met at noon on Saturday, 12 March 1960, in Cocoa Beach, Fla. The affair was well attended by over 50 alumni, wives and guests. A motion picture of last year's football highlights was shown.

Several potential candidates for the Naval Academy were also present.

In attendance were Gyro and Mae Sperry '23, "C E" and Mary Boyd '27, Skid and Pat Skidmore '51, Rod and Helen Borum '53, Dave and Babs Inbush '38, Jack and Katie Gerding '54, George Bouvet '57, Tom and Phyllis Cagney '52, Ed and Rose Anne LaMoy '52, Steve and Shirley Lowe '55, Jim and Barbie Forte '54, Harry and Carol Schrader '55, Roger and Mickey Boh '49, Art and Shelly Herbert '48A, Cannon and Eve Maney '21, Ruff and Margaret Johnson '26, Turk and Tiouie Riefkohl '11, Jim Maloney '09, Ted and Petty Tedder '26, Sully and Betty Sullivan '27, Casey and Betty Childers '39, Dick and Tiah Dole '22, Bill and Betty Graham '45, Nick and Helen Nickelson '27, Carl and Emma Lamb '18 and Doc and Margery Cook '18.

The next meeting is scheduled for the Orlando area on Saturday, 16 April. All alumni, wives and guests are welcome.

DETROIT February M e e t i n g

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due to pressing personal complications, and he extended his personal apologies. However, those of us who did make it enjoyed, as usual, drinks, conversation and chow. Aboard for the occasion were Earl Logsdon, Bob Waldron, Don Fairbairn, Phil Fairman, Jack Masden, Bud Wynkoop, Joe Dickson, Dan Wilkerson, Don Johnson, Leon Jacobi, Pancho Davis, Dave Miller, Pete Sarris and yours truly. See your name in print in this column? Not so fabulous as Jack Paar, but come to the next meeting, and I'll see what I can do to get you personal mention.

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Anyone have any ideas as to a place convenient to all hands, where we could schedule our monthly meetings for the 2nd Tuesday in each month, for a full 12 months, and where we could have attendance of the majority of our members? Suggestions have been made which include the Recess Club, Park Shelton, Dearborn Inn, Detroit Athletic Club, etc. If we could obtain a concensus of the membership, it would be our aim to set a place where this thing could get off the ground, and we could enjoy a few more of each other once a month. If Symington thinks the missiles aren't going, he hasn't seen anything slow yet. Give it some thought, and if you have some ideas, drop a line, or drop in at the next meeting.

Starting to go in circles, so time to "relieve the watch." S'long.

MIAMI Our last meeting was held on Tuesday, 23 Feb., and due to your President's lack of date knowledge he forgot the 22nd was Washington's birthday and therefore the notice of the meeting was too late. The following, however, attended: Pres., Turk Powell, Vice Pres., Hugh White, Treas., Ted Cohen, Cdr. R. Crowell, Active Duty Member, Capt. C. A. Myers and Jerry Moore.

As requested by the United States Naval Academy Assoc. National Headquarters, the following members were appointed for a coordinating group for public relations information to be given out to the public: RAdm. H. R. Sobel, Chairman, RAdm. Richard Poor, Industrial Relations, Capt. C. A. Myers, Media Liaison, and Murph Rose, Speaker Liaison.

NEWPORT The regular February meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 23 Feb. 1960, in the Destroyer Room of the Officers' Club, U. S. Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were Bern Anderson '21, G. H. Bowdey '07 (with LCdr. Bowdey as guest), Daniel Carlson '29, E. E. Colestock '30, C. O. Cook '31, R. E. Dees '17, H. E. Eccles '22, H. E. Heneberger '25, M. L. Hersey '09, G. K. Hodgkiss '23, L. W. McKeehan '07, J. W. Rankin '08, F. L. Robbins '23, E. L. Robertson '31, J. T. G. Stapler '06 (with Adm. Kent Hewitt as guest), S. A. Taffinder '06, Brown Taylor '34, S. Umsted '15, C. M. Winslow '24, Leo F. Welch '06, Capt. E. J. Tiernan and the Hon. Max W. Bishop.

After the dinner a short business meeting was held. President Stapler presiding. A letter was read in reply to the Naval Academy Alumni Association Headquarters at Annapolis regarding steps taken by this chapter in furthering a campaign for obtaining good officer material for the Naval Academy.

The following telegram, originated by Vice Admiral Taffinder concerning the celebration of Admiral Nimitz's 75th birthday, was read and endorsed unanimously by the Newport Chapter: Nimitz Dinner Committee Mayor's Office, City Hall San Francisco, Calif.

"Please inform Fleet Admiral Nimitz that the Newport Chapter of the Navy Alumni Association remembers their former Chief 55

with great affection and respect and hopes that his succeeding birthdays will but add to the nationwide recognition of his work and achievements, so deservedly marked by the dinner in his honor tonight. This Chapter also salutes Mrs. Nimitz, his helpmate of many years."

The President set the next meeting for Tuesday, 29 March, the speaker to be RAdm. B. E. Moore, Naval Base Commander.

An intensely absorbing talk by the Hon. Max W. Bishop followed. The subject was "Some Observations on European Problems and Situations pre-Summit."

NEW YORK The Naval Academy Association of New York held its 35th Annual Dinner Meeting at the Hotel Roosevelt on Friday, 18 March 1960. A record crowd of more than 200 alumni was on hand to greet VAdm. William R. Smedberg, III, RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., Mr. E. E. "Rip" Miller and other distinguished guests.

Vice Admiral Smedberg, Chief of Naval Personnel, was the recipient of the Association's Annual Award. The inscription on the plaque presented to him read in part as follows: "Who as Superintendent of the Naval Academy led the long uphill battle to make the dream of a Memorial Stadium at Annapolis a reality."

As guest speaker of the evening. Admiral Smedberg delivered a very informative and interesting address on some of the recent changes that have been made in the curriculum at the Naval Academy in keeping with scientific advancements in the field of atomic energy. He also gave some startling figures on the number of personnel, both enlisted and officer, who are currently engaged in some course of study in the Navy.

"The New York chapter took this opportunity to present to Mr. Peter Tambini, retiring headwaiter at the Lawyers Club, a scroll in recognition of his 10 years of courteous service and outstanding supervision of the Naval Academy luncheons. His personal interest in the Association has contributed much to the success of these luncheons.

A special feature of the evening was an excellent film showing highlights of the 1959 Navy football season. The film was contributed and introduced by "Rip" Miller, Assistant Director of Athletics at the Naval Academy.

President T. H. Mitchell '25 announced the results of the election of new officers and division officers as follows: Paul W. Siegrist '24, President; Millard G. Gamble '15, Vice President; Warren J. Fredericks '49, Secretary; Ferol D. Overfelt '27, Treasurer; Paulus P. Powell '13, Division 2 ; Francis H. Whitaker '22, Division 4; Dean Dowling '29, Division 6; and Edward A. Brady '46, Division 8.

President Mitchell then presented the gavel to incoming President Siegrist who adjourned the meeting.

PENINSULA The Officers' Mess Open, Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, Calif., was the scene of the 4 March meeting of the Peninsula chapter. The regular Friday night dinner-dance was enjoyed by 49 members and their guests.

The Ted Fredricks were hosts and made the arrangements for the fine party.

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the Pittsburgh chapter began an active new year with a new slate of officers taking over the helm for 1960. The new President is P. O. Gaddis '47; Vice President is T. N. Swain '43; Secretary, W. F. Heavey, Jr. '41 and Treasurer, W. E. Shorr '48. The Council for this year, also elected by the members, is composed of E. T. Barrett '38; L. W. Creighten '27; N. Dashko '44; W. L. Kabler '29 and J. W. Simpson '37.

The entire chapter has welcomed an interesting series of guest speakers. To begin the year with a stimulating topic. Dr. A. J. Perils of the Carnegie Tech Math Department enlightened us with the capabilities of electronic computers. He even frightened a few of us with the near-human traits of these gadgets.

Some of them can even compose music! He admitted that most of the computer-written music is junk, but what is so unusual about that in these days of rock 'n roll? With such a lively start the speakers to come in the meetings following the one in January certainly had their work cut out for them. So far they have all met the challenge in great style and we expect our good fortune will continue!

At the regular February meeting our visitor was Capt. Asbury "Red" Coward '38, Director of Athletics at the Naval Academy.

He brought us all the latest news about Naval Academy athletics. Though he took none of the credit, we know that he had a lot of influence in our great victory over West Point last football season. Captain Coward braved one of the year's worst snows to travel up from Annapolis and we again wish to express our thanks for his trouble and to compliment him on his excellent talk.

In March we welcomed RAdm. H. A. Yeager '27, A S W Readiness Executive in OpNav, and Mr. Fordyce Tuttle, Vice President of the Eastman Kodak and Chairman of the A S W Committee of the National Security Industrial Association. Admiral Yeager spoke with the voice of authority and knowledge about a demanding subjectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"AntiSubmarine Warfare." It is readily apparent that he is an old hand in coping with not only the submarine problem, but also with the vagaries of Congressional committees.

With his grasp of the subject and his obvious enthusiasm we are sure that he will be successful with both. Mr. Tuttle reported on the problems and progress of industry in this vast field. The results of the work of his group are in the final stages of preparation, and it seems clear that their work will be a great factor in furthering the improvement of the Navy's ASW potential.

With the help of such superb guest speakers, and the active support of the inembers, our new officers hope to continue and enlarge the activities of the Pittsburgh chapter. A part of the plan includes the issuance of an open invitation to all Naval Academy alumni passing through the area to drop in to say hello. Chapter meetings are held at the University Club in the heart of Pittsburgh's fine Civic Center. The address is 123 University Place near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech. Regular meetings are held at 1830 on the last Friday of each month.

Reservations help but aren't absolutely necessary. Reservations or not you'll have to be pretty fast on your feet to dodge our Treasurer, who is likewise pretty fast in rounding up the necessary green stuff to pay for our fare. We would like to see you, and think you will enjoy the evening.

SAN DIEGO A luncheon meeting of the San Diego chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at the Admiral Kidd Commissioned Officers' Mess on Thursday, 17 March 1960.

Dr. Fred N. Speiss, Director of the Marine Physical Laboratory, University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, was the speaker. Dr. Speiss' topic was, "The Univ. of Calif, at La Jolla and the Activities of the Marine Physical Laboratory."

Approximately 51 alumni, guests and members of the press were present. The occasion was the expiration of Adm. William H. Standley's term of office on the Board of Directors.

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At the March meeting of the District of Columbia chapter, 98 members and guests navigated through the falling snow to the Army-Navy Club to hear an excellent talk

by VAdm. John T. Hayward, USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Development).

The scheduled speaker for the April meeting was Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN, Chief of Naval Operations.

The President of the District of Columbia chapter appointed the following officers to the committee to nominate chapter officers and council members for next year: VAdm. G. H. Fort, U S N (Ret.), Chairman; RAdm. Charles J. Moore, U S N (Ret.) ; VAdm. V. R. Murphy, U S N (Ret.) ; VAdm. Leigh Noyes, USN (Ret.) ; and Capt. F. Kent Loomis, USN.

CLASSIFIED SERVICES HOUSING A N N A P O L I S , Md. Wanted-home to buy in Annapolis or vicinity. 3 or 4 bdrms with den, 2 baths, g a r a g e . Desire to move in about 1 July. W r i t e Lt. Charles L. Mull, 1623 Wapiti Ave., Norfolk 3, Va. prior to 15 J u n e . (V)

A N N A P O L I S . Md. For sale or r e n t 3 bdrm spllev. 10 min from Naval Academy. Lge cor lot attractively landscaped, flagstone patio, privacy fence, w a t e r f r o n t privileges, on city bus line. 2 bths, paneled rec r m , bi-kfst nook, table-top stove & wall oven. 5 % % F H A loan available. Contact Lt. (jg) F . D. Smith, 1501 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, Md. CO 3-5222. (V)

.'ANNAPOLIS, Md. F o r sale. W a t e r f r o n t home within city limits. 3 yr old custom designed spl lev featuring formal e n t foyer, p d r r m , rec r m , garage, bsmnt, 3 bdrms, bath, kitch, dng liv r m with fireplace, porch, all overlooking beautiful view of Weems Creek, isolated woods beyond. Many extras inc p e r m a n e n t boat dock, wall to wall carpet, pool membership, over 1/3 acre wooded lot. Upper 20's assuming 4 % % loan. N e a r schls. A beautifully decorated home to have now and keep for retirement. W r i t e T. G. Jackson, 157 Williams Dr., Annapolis, Md., or phone COlonial 8-5806. (Ill) A N N A P O L I S , Md. F o r sale. 3 b d r m split level with ceramic tile bath, liv r m , din r m , paneled p l a y r m , g a r a g e and l a u n d r y r m . L a r g e cor lot completely landscaped with a fenced play yd for children. 2 mi N a v a l Academy. May assume 5 ^ ^ loan. L t . ( j g ) Don E. Kennedy, 1203 V a n Buren St., Annapolis, Md. COlonial 8-3756. ( I l l )

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BETHESDA. Md. W a n t e d to r e n t , 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story house. F a m i l y includes 2 adults and 3 children. A r r i v e D. C. a r e a about 25 J u n e . L C d r .

Robert Williamson I I , 43 E v e r e t t St.. N e w p o r t , R. L (IV) CARMEL. Calif. Desire to r e n t or buy 3 or 4 bdrm house in Mission School P a r i s h s t a r t i n g J u n e or July. E n g i n e e r i n g P.G. student. Two children 8 and 11. W r i t e LCdr. W . L . Alt, 40-74th St., North Bergen. N. J . (V only) LANCASTER CO., Va. F o r sale, wooded acre on waterfront. Ranch type house. L g e liv r m . din area, windows a n d elosets, 3 b d r m s . 1% b a t h s , built-in elec r a n g e , wall oven, dishwasher, oil h t .

Screened porch overlooking w a t e r , flagstone t e r race, sports fishing, oysters, crabs, duck & quail shooting avail by permission local f a r m e r s , pier and 14' boat with outbd motor. Direct from o w n e r S22,000. W r i t e Cdr. H. M. Taylor, Millenbeck. V a .

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MONTEREY. Calif. F o r sale. 3 b d r m , 2 ceramic tile baths, fireplace, c e n t r a l heat, fenced yard. 10 min to P . G. Schl. N e a r fine g r a m m a r schl & shopping center. Occupy J u n e . L t . Richard P . I n m a n .

502 Toyon Dr., Monterey, Calif (IV) MONTEREY. Calif. Desire to r e n t or buy a 2 or 3 bdrm house in t h e Monterey a r e a s t a r t i n g in July. Have no children. Please w r i t e L t . (jg) W. J .

Howell, 257 P a r k Ave., L o n g Beach 3, Calif. (TV) MONTEREY. Calif. F o r sale. Lovely 3 b d r m 2 bath 2 yr old home in exc neighborhood on culde-sac Central location for P G schl, commissary, pub schls. Over 1500 sq ft inc e n t foyer, raised fireplace, double g a r a g e , r u g s , drapes, built-in stove and oven, lge kitch, fenced and landscaped, many extras. Assume 5 % % F H A (in service) loan.

Cdr. A. Major, 1114 Rosita Rd., Del Rey Oaks, Monterey. Calif. (V) NEW LONDON, Conn. F o r sale. 25 mi fm N e w London n r Conn. T u r n p i k e . Y r r n d custom built Log Cabin on 60 acres. Modn kitch, adjoining lge farkfst rm, din r m , lge liv r m w i t h stone fireplace.

Screened porch, stone t e r r a c e in rear, also lge outdoor barbecue p i t & fireplace. 3 b d r m s , r m for 1 more, 1 ^ baths, Ige b s m n t . Tel, elec, 4 c a r g a r a g e with plenty of storage space. House situated on knoll with view of 3 ponds fed by s p r i n g s . E x c fishing. Beautiful setting. N r town with good schls. Many possibilities for income. P r i c e $38,500.

Appraised at $50,000. No a g e n t s . Col. A. L. Smith, 238 Sumner Rd., Annapolis, Md. COlonial 8-2588.

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N O R F O L K , Va. F o r r e n t unfur. L a r r y m o r e L a w n s Deluxe spl lev. 1 blk fm E. Little Creek Rd. Roosevelt Gardens Shopping Ctr, pub schl (1-8 g r a d e s ) , parochial schl. Conv. to all N a v a l activities (exc Shipyd and H o s p ) . U p p e r level ( r e a r ) : 3 b d r m and b t h ; I n t e r m e d i a t e level ( f r o n t ) : liv r m and dng r m carpeted, k i t c h ; Lower level (rear) : rec r m , util r m and bth. Gar. Lge yds. Gas h t and hot w t r . Refrig, built-in h t p t r n g e & Ven binds inst.

Available 1 May 1960. Cdr. W. C. Gibson, E-2 P e r r y Circle. U S N A , Annapolis, Md. P h o n e CO S-2611 e.xt. 385. ( I l l )

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P A S A D E N A , Md. F o r sale. 3 yr old rancher, white asbestos shingle. Tenn. stone t r i m ; lge fenced lot, m a n y t r e e s ; birch kit, cabinets, liv r m with fireplace, adjoining din area, 3 bdrms, lge closets; jalousie wndws ; full b s m n t includes g a r a g e . Midway between Balto. & Annapolis, blk off Ritchie H w y in quiet neighborhood n r elem schl & churches. $19,000. J . A. Myers, R t . 9, Box 322A, P a s a d e n a , Md., A r m i g e r 1605W. (IV)

VITAMINS Copies of research s u m m a r i e s On t h e effects of some vitamins On reading speed and comprehension A r e available free t h r o u g h JELRESCO Box 2038, P a s a d e n a 2, Calif.

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P A T U X E N T R I V E R , Md. F o r sale. 3 b d r m , 2 b a t h , spl lev. Fireplace, finished rec r m , lge screened porch. 220 in kitch and util r m . 1 acre wooded lot in best residential area. N r new elem schl 5 m i from N A S . iV2% loan, $20,000 full price, will t a k e 2nd. Avail a b t 1 August. W r i t e LCdr. F . H. B a u g h m a n , 419 Town Creek Dr., Town Creek Manor, Lexington P a r k , Md. (V)

W A N T A SECOND INCOME? Investments give you Added prestige, security, And better Living CALL - W R I T E - V I S I T Dick Snyder '50 1625 Eye Street, Northwest Washington 6, D. C. D I 7-5700

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P R I N C E T O N . N . J . F o r r e n t . A t t r a c t i v e small home with backyd on bus r t e n r University, 3 b d r m s or 2 bdrms and a study. Garage & b s m n t and util r m off of kitchen. Dr. Arnold J . Hirsch, '45, 352 N a s s a u St.. Princeton, N . J . (IV) S P R I N G F I E L D , V a . F o r r e n t 1 J u l y . Brick Rambler. 3 bdrms, 1 % b a t h s , liv r m , s e p a r a t e din r m , fireplace, util r m , lge brick patio & kitch with refrig, stove, dishwasher, e x h a u s t fan, g a r b age disposal. 2 jrr lease a t $130. In lovely N .

Springfield. W r i t e Mr. G. G. Knoble, at 7419 C h a t h a m St., Springfield, Va. (V) W A S H I N G T O N , D. C. area. F o r sale. River Ridge E s t a t e s , Oxon Hill, Md. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1% y r old brick r a m b l e r ; inc dishwasher, optional a i r c o n d ; daylite b s m n t , screened porch, carpet. 1 blk to schl, n r shop ctr. 10 min from A n d r e w s A F B , Boiling A F B , Anacostia, N R L . 20 min from Main Navy. 5 % % F H A loan, $122 mo. Avail 15 J u n e . Capt. E. I. Golding. 4402 Ellsworth PI, Washington 21, D. C. Tel LO 7-4113. (V only) W A S H I N G T O N , D. C. W a n t e d to r e n t beginning Auf'ust. 3-4 bdrm unfurnished house n r J r - h i and elem schls. P r e f e r Chevy Chase-Bethesda a r e a .

Capt. J . E . Bennett, U S N A , Annapolis, Md. Tel c o l o n i a l 3-9271. (V)

NEW LONDON, Conn. F r a m e house for sale. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. L g e Ivg r m with full d n g a r e a adjoining. Full b s m n t w t h 2 car g a r in one end leaving space for development of g a m e r m , e x t r a bdrm and 2nd b a t h . 1 mile n o r t h of s u b m a r i n e base north gate on old mil hy. Available 1 J u n e . $19,500.

Contact O. H. Wilmot, Ingersol 47104 locally or Cdr. J . F . Heald, U S N , N a v y Dept., CNO OP311F, Washington, D. C , OX-56531. ( I l l )

W A S H I N G T O N , D. C. F o r r e n t . Ravenwood, V i r ginia's finest res community. Modern farmhouse rambler, 4 b d r m , 3 b a t h s , lge liv r m & fireplace, din r m . fully equipped kit, English type b s m n t with p i c t u r e windows, lge family r m , laun-work a r e a equipped for wash-dryer. Beautifully landscaped lot, swim pool, patios, outdoor lighting.

Shops, schls, churches conv. Wonderful neighbors.

R e n t $225, avail 1 July. Capt. P a u l R. Schratz, N a v a l W a r College, Newport, R. I. (IV)

NORFOLK, V a . W a n t e d to r e n t 20 J u n e . Minimum 3 bdrms, 1 ^ b a t h s . Desire L a r c h m o n t , River Point, Belaire, Meadowbrook F o r e s t a r e a s . L C d r R. H. Gormley, 1 J a m e s St., Middletown, R. I. (V) NORFOLK, V a . F o r sale, L a r c h m o n t area, 1307 Rockbridge Ave. 4 b d r m s , 2 b a t h s , plus p l a y r m used as 5th bdrm. E x c location n r L a r c h m o n t Schl, Wm & M a r y Col., quiet neighborhood, conv to base. A comfortable older house, oil H W ht, fireplace, g a r a g e . $13,000. Contact E. N . B a d r a n , J U 3-1844 locally, or w r i t e Capt. D. E. W i l l m a n , CO USS Y O S E M I T E . (V)

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Coral Gables 34, Florida Representing: Government Employees Life Federal Life & Cas. Co.

NEW LONDON, Conn. 2 story 4 bdrm house avail in June. E x t r a lge m a s t e r b d r m w i t h fireplace.

Liv rm fireplace. Mahogany paneled 1st flr. Builtin oven and r a n g e . 1 full and 2 half b a t h s . A t tached car p o r t a n d sun deck. Easy access to schl and shops. $21,000. LCdr. R. L Boland, J r . , U S S TORO rSS-422). F P O , New York. N . Y. (V)

NEWPORT, R. I. F o r sale. Cedar shingle r a n c h house. Liv. r m 12x20, 3 b d r m , blue tile b a t h , oversize kit with washer-dryer connections, elec stove with automatic oven, full b s m n t , built '56. Dead end st n r elem schl. 15 min to N a v a l Base or Destroyer Piers. Comb screens and storm windows. $14,800. See a t 38 P e r r y Ave., Middletown, R. I. or write Lt. J . D. Hill, U S N , 1823 Oriskany Rd., San Diego 14. Calif. (IV)

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" S K I P P E R OF THE T H R E E R ' s " A n article in Coronet Magazine (Aug. '57) describes our i n t e r n a t i o n a l p r o g r a m .

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MA 7571 (IV) (C) $150,000 will purchase a famous flyer's hideaway estate in Coconut Grove Miami's finest a r e a J u s t t h e place for you, a " V I P , " or an exiled dictator.

W a l t e r Ginn, U S N (Ret.) '23 Manager Estate Department M a g r u d e r Realty Co. 3435-3437 Main Highway Miami 33, Florida (V) (C)

W A S H I N G T O N , D. C. A R E A . F o r sale, avail a b t 1 J u n e , 4 bdrm r a m b l e r on cul-de-sac of 15 house st j u s t off bus r t e to W a s h . 20 min to P e n t a g o n , 40 min to Main N a v y a t r u s h h r . % mi to Igst shopping c t r in area. W a l k i n g dist to schl. Liv-din r m 24x13, kit 12x13, 3 lge bedrms, util & wk r m , 23-15' trees on property. Fenced yd. Air cond and swim pool membership inc. P r i c e $18,300. Assume 514% loan. I n q u i r e LCdr. J . F . Dobson, CEC, U S N . 1108 Darwin Ct., Falls Church, V a . Jefferson 2-7985. (IV)

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Life I n s u r a n c e P r o g r a m m i n g & E s t a t e P l a n n i n g Robert J . W u e s t '40 Equitable Life A s s u r a n c e Soc. of U . S. P . O. Box 1960, Honolulu, 1 P h o n e 67-902 Res. 269223 (V) (C)

Y P S I L A N T I , Mich. F o r sale. 1 % y r old 3 bdrm brk r a n c h , spacious liv-din r m s , full bsmnt. 220v w i r i n g in k i t and b s m n t , gas ht, TV a n t e n n a , low taxes, self-storing stms and scrns, fenced back yd, 1 blk from n e w elem schl w i t h no sts to cross, conv to A n n Arbor, Detroit & Willow R u n via expressway. Full p r i c e : $15,600, low down p a y m e n t . Lt. K. W . Curl. 1610 Conway St., Ypsilanti.

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MIAMI, F L O R I D A Cottages - Residences - Estates W a l t e r Ginn '23 M a g r u d e r Realty since '21 3435-3437 Main H i g h w a y Coconut Grove, Miami 33, Florida (V) (C)

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Entered as Second Class Matter Q the Postoffice at Baltimore, Md.

POSTMASTER: If this parcel is addressed to a member of the Naval or Military Service, no postage is necessary for forv/arding (see Postal Manual, Section 157.4).

Form 3579 Requested

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You can run through the whole alphabet and still not adequately describe the NAVAL ACADEMY EMBLEMS we have imported. These crests embroidered on Navy blue patches ore ideal for blazers or for application to decorative material. Can also be suitably framed. Gold bullion - silver thread - a touch of red on the torches - must be seen to be appreciated.

USNA Alumni Association sole distributor of these official crests. Price $17.50 each, including import duty, packing, and mailing charges. Supply limited. If you already have a blazer, order your crest now.

Note to l a d i e s — h o w a b o u t a gift for him? Father's D a y — J u n e

Week—Graduation.

High quality blazers are available through arrangements made with Harry Peddicord & Son. Ready-made $60.00, including crest; immediate delivery.

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USNA A l u m n i Association, Inc., A l u m n i House, A n n a p o l i s , M d .

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. . . USNA embroidered crests (@ $17.50 . . . Ready-made Navy blazer with USNA crest @ $60.00 .

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