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Together vdth several hundred other engineers, scientists and technicians, he is contributing to the development, fabrication, assembly, integration and testing of the guidance and navigation system for the Apollo spacecraft. His mind is literally on the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and how to get three men there and back safely.

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Throughout General Motors there are hundreds of professionals like him working on projects relating to our nation's space and defense programs. Like their counterparts who are developing commercial products, they are dedicated General Motors people.

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If Your Wife Helps You Manage the Family Finances, Clip Out This Page And Ask Her to Read It W h y Your Financial Situation Is Different One thing that every Navy wife sooner or later comes to realize is that her financial situation is quite different from that of her civilian counterparts. Because her husband is frequently transferred she has more homes to furnish, more wardrobes to purchase to meet varying climatic conditions; and, in many instances, she finds that she must manage family finances herself while her husband is on sea duty or serving out an unaccompanied tour.

She is also confronted with other financial problems related to mobility. Every time her husband is transferred, she must establish a new credit rating in a new city. In most cases, she and her husband must transfer any joint or separate savings accounts to a new banking facility, perhaps at a loss of interest. They usually also forfeit the "prime rate" borrowing privileges accorded people who have long been established in a community.

Because her situation is special, the first thing any military wife should do is establish ties with a financial institution which can meet her needs regardless of where her husband might be stationed. Before she does, it would be well if she talked to her husband about joining the Navy Federal Credit Union.

N a v y Federal Credit Union—What It Is There are more than 500 credit unions in the U. S. today which serve military famiUes. Simply s t a t e d , a credit union is a group of p e o p l e w i t h a common bond w h o pool t h e i r savings in o r d e r t o p r o v i d e a source of

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Navy Federal Credit Union is a unit o£ the Federal Credit Union System and is supervised by the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. It is one of approximately 85 credit unions serving personnel of the Department of the Navy.

At the end of 1964, its membership totaled more than 75,000 and its assets exceeded | 5 0 million. Since 1962, it has ranked as the largest of the world's 25,000 credit unions.

An Account At NFCU When your husband opens an account at NFCU, he becomes one of its owners. This means he may purchase or withdraw shares, obtain credit, and vote for members of the board of Directors and Credit Committee.

If you want an account of your own, your husband can open one for you. He can also make you the joint owner of his account.

Every S5 your husband saves entitles him to one share in NFCU. Although money he saves at NFCU is referred to as his "shareholdings," credit union shares are not comparable to the shares of a capital stock corporation. They are units of savings. Your husband may purchase fractional as well as fully-paid | 5 shares up to the maximum ceiling of $300 per month per family.

Perhaps the biggest a d v a n t a g e of an account at NFCU is that it gives you a relatively permanent tie with a financial institution. Once your husband's account is o p e n e d , he can use it throughout his naval career. He can make share purchases by mail, by check or allotment and withdrawals by mail, phone, wire or cable. If you are the joint owner of his account, you may also purchase or withdraw shares.

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Your husband can normally borrow up to $750 on his signature, however, any loan to purchase a car or pay off another car loan must be secured with a lien-free car tide even if it is equal to or below the signature limit. Other loans above $750 and up to $7500 can be obtained with proper collateral.

Acceptable collateral includes the lien-free title to a car, boat or trailer, NFCU shares, stock certificates, or the signature(s) of qualified cosigner (s). if your husband needs credit to meet your children's tuition bills, your signature on his promissory note will be sufficient collateral. Your signature will also be acceptable security on loans to finance home improvements up to $3,500—provided your name appears on the deed to your home.

You may apply for credit if you are a member in your own right, if you have sufficient shares to secure your advance, and if your husband co-signs your note.

Career-Long Credit The average military man experiences many situations in which he needs credit—when he marries and establishes a home, when his children are born, when he replaces his car . . . buys a house . . . has unexpected medical expenses for a dependent . . . needs to consolidate his debts . . . or receives tuition bills for his college age children.

In other w o r d s , y o u r husband w i l l p r o b a b l y need a source of credit throughout his career . . . not just until t h e current car is p a i d f o r . That N a v y Federal Credit Union can offer h i m complete credit privileges as long as he remains on active d u t y is a point t o r e m e m b e r .

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NORWEGIAN NAVAL COLLEGE

THE SCANDINAVIAN NAVAL ACADEMIES

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

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N A TOUR of Scandinavia one summer my wife and I had the good fortune to visit the three Scandinavian Naval Academies. Starting from Germany we drove up through the Jutland peninsula, crossed the Little Belt by bridge to Odense on the middle island of Fyn, thence over the Store Beit to the main island of Sjaland by ferry and on by car to Copenhagen.

The Royal Naval College (S0vaernets OfFicersskole)

The U. S. Naval Attache having made the arrangements for our visit to the Royal Danish Naval College, we drove to the main gate of the Royal Dockyard (Holmen), where we were met by an escort officer. The old buildings along the road through the dockyard testified to its establishment in 1692. Presently, we drew up in front of the OfEcersskole, a single modern building of yellow brick and glass, its grounds ornamented by an old-fashioned anchor and a sailing ship figurehead.

The college building has three wings. The East Wing is the gymnasium, also used as an auditorium and motion picture theatre. The Intermediate Wing has three stories, the upper two containing the midshipmen's barracks. On the ground Hoor are the galley, dining hall and laundry. The West Wing, also three stories, contains the entrance hall around

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which are grouped the administrative offices. The three-story College Hall at the rear of this wing has grouped around it the classroom, the College library, the officer's Wardroom and the midshipmen's recreation room.

Situated as it is in the center of Denmark's principal naval base, the College can draw upon all of the activities of the dockyard, particularly on its water-front facilities. For local water training, the College has six small sailing cutters and several motor and pulling boats assigned permanently. In the Yderhavnen off the Dockyard, ships of the Fleet anchor.

These include the Danish Royal Naval College training ship, the depot ship AEGIR, two active frigates, and four or five small ex-minesweepers. Also available for local afloat training are two sailing cutters, SVANEN and THYRA.

Originally established in 1701 by Order of the Council, as the Midshipman Company in the then naval base of Gammelholm, the College moved in 1869 to the old part of Copenhagen, Nyboder, and into a handsome building which now houses the Danish Naval Headquarters. The present College building was occupied briefly from 1939 until the German occupation of Denmark.

The Superintendent met us in the three-story high entrance hall, every aspect of which was as modern as the new glass and chrome office buildings of Washington. He escorted us to his office off the second floor balcony, which looked out through wide windows across the more ancient structures of the Dockyard to the blue water of the Yderhavnen and the Ore-Sund.

Over coffee in his pleasandy modern office, Kommand0r Hoppe, the Superintendent, told us about the Naval College and himself. During the early years of World War II, he had command of a minelayer. On leave with his family at a beach resort one day he saw a formation of German ships passing up the Kategat in the early dusk, a commonplace event—but the number of ships and their closeness inshore were unusual.

The next morning, he snapped on the radio and heard confused reports of the progress of the German occupation. Telephoning Naval Headquarters he was informed that German troops were even then entering the building. He was directed not to try to return to his command but "to disappear." He soon joined and was active in the Underground for the duration of the war.

On a conducted tour of the College building, Kommand0r Hoppe showed us the modern and spotless dining hall and galley. The barracks were clean and modern, with two midshipmen to each room, the rooms somewhat smaller than those in Bancroft Hall. Instead of the bunk beds of Bancroft, Pullmantype settees opened up into bunks. In inclement weather, we were told, the magnificent College Hall, with its parquet floor, is used for formations, inspection, and morning prayer. Both the Wardroom and midshipmen's recreation room were wellequipped with modern furniture. The classrooms were small by our standards but adequate for the smaller sections. At the rear of the building was a large parade ground for fair weather formations and color ceremonies.

The College Staff The Royal Naval College is under the command of a Commodore, with a captain as chief of staff, and a staff of five officers of the executive branch, one officer each of the engineering and supply and secretarial branches, together with the necessary clerks, librarians, storekeepers, servants, etc. This administrative staff not only administers the affairs of the College, but the officers also give lectures and conduct classes in professional subjects. Most of the classroom instructors come from outside the College. At present there are about 35 civilian instructors, drawn from the university world and from the engineers and specialists of the Dockyard.

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Admiral Ageton, naval officer, ambassador, world traveler, author and lecturer, is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy with the class of 1923. To his brother officers he is perhaps best known for his professional writings. Among these are "H.O. 211," "Manual of Celestial Navigation," and "Naval Officers' Guide." He is the author of "Admiral Ambassador to Russia" and a number of magazine articles and short fictional pieces.

After retirement Admiral Ageton took his Master of Arts degree at Johns Hopkins University. In July, 1954, he was appointed by President Eisenhower to be U. S. Ambassador to Paraguay in which office he served until May 1957. During the past year the Agetons have completed a globe-circling trip and are now once again at home in Washington, D. C.

The Student Body Appointment — The student body is divided into three branches. For the naval (executive) branch 25 are admitted per year, for the engineer branch 10, and for the supply branch 5. Since the Naval Headquarters has had difficulty filling student body vacancies in recent years, any young man between the ages of 19 and 25 years may apply for admission and will be accepted if suitably prepared. An oddity from the American point of view: aspirants may be married at the time of appointment.

Other requirements are completion of two months elementary recruit training in the Naval Conscripts Training Center in North Zealand followed by sergeant's school, with three months training at sea and four months of theoretical instruction ashore. Upon successful completion of this training, the aspirants are appointed sergeants (cadets) and perform practical duties ashore and afloat for another six months whUe studying principally gunnery, communications and damage control. Upon completion of this training, the successful candidates are appointed midshipmen (but retain their rank of sergeant) and commence their tour of training and instruction at the Naval College. The preparatory training for candidates for the executive, supply and secretarial branches, with lower education than required, includes two to three years at a secondary school operated by the Ministry of Defense.

Organization of the Corps—The midshipmen of each of the branches are divided into three classes, A, B, and C, A being the senior class. Each branch is organized into a division within the Corps, with the senior midshipmen in Class-A acting as division officers and assisting the staff with administration of the midshipmen's work, study hours, watches, practical drills, etc. Under the supervision of the commissioned Officer of the Watch, a midshipman of Class-A is in charge of the watch, which comes for each midshipmen every eight days.

Another difference from the U. S. Naval Academy, the midshipman may freely choose whether he will live in the barracks or at home, but all are required to be in the dining hall for breakfast at 0700.

Routine—Reveille is 0640, followed by breakfast at 0700.

From 0715 to 0735, midshipmen are required to take a morning walk. At 0740, assembly sounds for "divisions." Classroom instruction is from 0800 to 1500 (on Saturdays to 1200), with a half hour for lunch. From 1500 to 1700, all midshipmen are occupied with athletics, recreation or close order drill. On some days of the week, this is a free period. At 1730, midshipmen living in the building have dinner, presided over by the commissioned and midshipmen Officers of the Watch. From 1800 to 2100, midshipmen study in their rooms or in the class-

in sailing yachts. Thereafter, they serve for several weeks at the Conscript's Training Center as squad or section instructors.

Toward the end of the summer, they take specialist courses in action information and gunnery. At the end of each winter term at the College, the midshipmen of all branches must pass comprehensive oral and written examinations and must qualify on the summer training or the practice cruise to be promoted to the next class.

Upon completion of their required courses at the Naval College, the midshipmen are graduated with full ceremony in the College Hall and are commissioned as lieutenants in their branches. But the new officer is not yet through with the Naval College. Under the supervision of the staff, he will undergo live months of further training at the College and at various service schools, including such subjects as gunnery, radar and action information, damage control, naval tactics, coast defense, and army and air force indoctrination.

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rooms. Tea is served at 2100 with taps and lights out at 2315.

Midshipmen living at home are expected to observe a similar routine. Once a month on a Friday evening, a highly qualified civilian gives a lecture in College Hall on a political or cultural subject.

Shore Leaveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Except when on duty, shore leave is granted outside of instruction hours every day and weekends. In addition, they have 14 days leave at Christmas, 7 days at Easter, 7 days in the autumn, and on various festival days and holidays, such as the King's and the Queen's birthdays.

The Curriculum

The course at the Naval College is three years (two years for students in the engineering, supply and secretarial branches).

The school year is divided between theoretical studies at the College from October 15 to June 15 and practical training and practice cruises from June 15 to October 15. The latter period includes autumn leave.

The theoretical courses at the College comprise 3,042 hours of classroom work, heavily accented by such professional subjects as seamanship, navigation, naval equipment, naval tactics, naval regulations and administration. Purely cultural courses including mathematics, physics, foreign languages and literature and composition occupy only 480 hours or about twentyfive per cent of the classroom time. Parade training and physical education requires 442 hours. The engineer curriculum concentrates on engineering and electrical subjects and the supply and secretarial curriculum on accounting, logistics, and secretarial work in lieu of some of the professional subjects in the executive curriculum.

A considerable portion of the practical training in naval skills is given during the training preliminary to appointment as midshipmen (sergeant). The newly appointed midshipmen of Class-C spend four summer weeks on a short training cruise

After Class-B and Class-C years at the College, the midshipmen embark about June 15 on practice cruises. The Midshipman Training Squadron usually consists of the depot ship AEGIR and a division of ex-minesweepers. The midshipmen of Class-B serve as quartermasters in the AEGIR and receive practical instruction in seamanship, navigation, gunnery, engineering, communications, etc. In the smaller ships, they act as executive officer, storekeeper, signalmen, navigator, gunnery officer, engineer officer, etc.

Midshipmen of Class-A serve as Officer of the Watch in the AEGIR and each of them is assigned as an assistant to a head of department. In the smaller ships, they serve as commanding officer of the ship. If Class-A contains more than ten midshipmen, the excess are assigned to major ships of the fleet, where they perform duties similar to those of their classmates in the AEGIR.

In recent summers, the Midshipman Training Squadron has visited Lisbon, made a cruise of the Mediterranean, and a Baltic and North Sea cruise to visit Swedish and Norwegian ports.

Each summer, the Training Squadrons of the three Scandinavian countries rendezvous in the port where the Naval College of the host country is located.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Athleticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Intra-mural athletics consist of eliminations to decide College championships in fencing, gymnastics, soccer, sailing, lifeboat rowing, handball, swimming and rifle and pistol marksmanship.

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Extra-mural athletics include contests in many of these sports with the Danish Military Academy. At the summer rendezvous of the Scandinavian Training Squadrons, the midshipmen compete with midshipmen of the other Naval Colleges at pistol marksmanship, swimming, rowing, handball, cross-country run, and other sports. Enthusiasm and partisan support run high.

These competitions last for four or five days, and, together with other activities at this rendezvous, help to develop friendships and strengthen the ties between the Colleges and the Scandinavian navies. Finally, the midshipmen participate in the annual Navy Sports Meeting.

Entertainmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Midshipmen's Ball is held once a year during January, to which midshipmen from the Norwegian and Swedish Naval Colleges are invited. Ten midshipmen are selected each year to attend the Norwegian and Swedish Midshipmen's Balls at their Naval Colleges. During these exchanges, the visiting midshipmen participate in scholastic and athletic activities of the host College.

Entertainment films are scheduled frequently. Celebrations are also held at the time of high festivals, such as the King's and Queen's birthdays, before the Christmas and Easter holidays, etc. One or two "At Homes" are scheduled each term to which midshipmen may invite their families and friends.

The usual barracks fun and horseplay is limited at the Danish Naval College, probably because of the more mature age of the midshipman and also because many of them are married or for other reasons prefer to live outside the Dockyard. Those resident in the College conduct the usual disciplinary training of Class-C midshipmen and perpetrate the expected practical jokes and other barracks activities of high spirited young men.

11 From Copenhagen, we drove north and crossed by ferry to Helsinborg. Through the hilly woodland of Sweden, we came to Vastana to spend the night in an old castle now operated as a guest house during the summer. The next day, we came to Stockholm, the City of Islands.

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The Royal Swedish Naval College (Kungliga Sjokrigsskolan) The U. S. Naval Attache made arrangements for our visit and accompanied us to the Naval College. We drove ten miles north from Stockholm to Nasbypark. From the entrance gate we passed down a long road through a parkland of cedar and pine trees and green fields and lawns, quite a contrast to the industrial situation of the Danish Naval College. Rounding a curve we came upon the ancient castle, the Administration Building of the College. Its impressive facade had tall arched windows and long granite steps led to the main entrance framed with Doric columns and a semicircular arch.

The castle traces its beginnings back to the year 1200, but owes its present form to reconstruction in 1660 by Nicodemus Tessin. Destroyed by lire in 1897, it was rebuilt in 1902 by Carl Robert Lamm.

The interior of the building and its furnishings have been kept as attractively antique as possible, to serve as a constant reminder to the naval cadets of the long service of the College to their country. The castle is used solely for administrative purposes. Here are found the offices of the Superintendent and his staff. In what once may have been a state dining room is the handsome officers' mess.

The other buildings, a total of ten, are more utilitarian in outward appearance and inside decoration. Three stories, constructed of brick and steel, they include classrooms, cadets' quarters and mess, and a gymnasium.

The College is situated on a deep water inlet from the Stockholm Archipelago in the Baltic Sea. Permanendy attached to the College is the training ship HSMS ALVSNABBEN. For local M A R C H ,

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water training, the College has a number of small sloop-rigged sailing craft about the size of our half-raters, several pulling lifeboats, and a few motor launches.

Originally established in 1756 at Karlskrona, the College moved in 1792 to Karlberg in Stockholm and in 1879 to Skeppsholmen. Then in 1943, to meet its expanding needs the College moved to its present location at Nasbypark.

The Commandant has quarters in the College grounds.

Other officers and civilian professors must seek quarters in the surrounding countryside and some commute the ten miles from Stockholm.

The Superintendent (Chefen) met us on the steps of the castle, conducted us through the magnificent entrance hallway to his spacious office, with windows looking out across the yard at the new buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"So I can keep my eye on them," he said with a smile. Commodore Hans C:son Uggla is a tall, handsome man, with a ready smile.

Over coffee in his office, still handsomely furnished in the medieval style of the castle's first reconstruction, the Commodore told us about the Naval College. On a conducted tour of the buildings and grounds, we admired the ancient charm of the Castle, the cleanliness and smartness of the two-man cadet rooms, more formal and forbidding than those at the Danish Naval College, the gleaming galleys and the long mess hall. The classrooms were larger than at Holmen, because of the larger classes, seating up to fifteen students. The Commodore took especial pride in the excellent equipment of his navigation lecture rooms and of the modern equipment of the electrical and mechanical engineering laboratories, "just like they will meet in the ships."

The College has two fine libraries, open to the cadets during study and recreation periods. The library for general literature has a line collection of distinguished writers from many countries. The professional library contains naval periodicals and works in Swedish and many foreign languages, including a file of our own Naval Institute Proceedings. We presented Commodore Uggla a copy of our Naval Officer's Guide, and he later wrote, "I thank you for your book. . . . As far as I have studied it, I find it to be a very good help for the young officer and even that many problems are just the same in your Navy and in ours. Of course, this is not strange but it gives me a possibility to use it for my cadets."

Formations for muster and daily inspection of the Cadet Companies are held in front of their barracks, or in the corridors of the barracks in inclement weather. Formal formations for inspection by visiting dignitaries are held along the gravel road behind the casde. Between the castle and the school building is the raised parade square for making colors, a tall flagpole at the center ornamented by antique naval cannons at each corner and the stem of an old training ship, with a line carving of a woman as figurehead.

The College Staff The Superintendent of the Royal Naval College is a commodore, with a lieutenant colonel or major of coast artillery as Assistant Superintendent and principal stafE adviser. Officers permanendy attached to the College for administrative and teaching duties number thirty. Other officers employed part time as lecturers number thirty-two. Twenty-six civilian professors and instructors are regularly employed.

The staff is divided into eight administrative divisions, including training, supply and barrack services, medical, guard, and books (for libraries and text-books). Military and civil teachers, physical training, and close defense come under training division.

The Student Body The student body is divided into seven branches, with the number admitted each year as indicated: naval officer line 25, naval officer line A and B reserve 45, coast artillery officers 10, coast artillery officers reserve 20, naval supply officer line 6, naval supply officer line reserve 6, naval engineer including naval architect line 10. Any young man between the ages of 20 and 23 with suitable educational background may apply for one of the branches. He must have completed high school successfully. About 200 apply each year for the above billets and are required to take three days of mental and physical tests.

The successful candidates become seaman-aspirants for 15 months and most of them are assigned to officer candidate school from June through September, the course comprising pulling boats, sailing and gunnery. From October through the following April, they_, learn the ways of the sea in a long cruise in the HSMS ALVSNABBEN, which has accommodations for 100 aspirants and is equipped with large classrooms. During this cruise the seamen qualify as second and first class petty officers.

The second summer is divided in two parts. From April to June the aspirants prepare themselves for entering the Academy that autumn and from July to October they serve in ships of the operational fleet as further preparation for their academic studies. Upon completion, they are designated cadets and enter the junior course at the Naval College, which ends the following May. Their third summer they take special courses ashore and at sea in a destroyer, two corvettes for anti-submarine training, and four mineswee|)ers for navigation and maneuvers. For six weeks they are assigned to the instruction of seamen at the naval training station for practical experience in leadership.

Returning to the Naval College in Ootcber as flag cadets, they pursue their studies for six months in the senior course.

From May through September, they take their second officer course at sea. Upon successful completion of this three and a half years of education and training, they are gazetted sublieutenants (Fdnri]{) with appropriate ceremony.

Other branches have somewhat different training schedules.

Naval officers line reserve have only a year and a half or two years and a half training and education. Coast artillery officers spend one summer at a coast artillery post. Naval architects line, after preliminary naval seaman-aspirant training, pursue their studies under the supervision of the Naval College at the Royal Institute of Technology.

Organization.—The student body, while at the Naval College, is organized into three companies: No. 1 Company contains only naval cadets; No. 2 Company is made up of coast artillery and paymaster cadets, and No. 3 Company contains all of the seaman aspirants at the College. The Senior Class is attached to the Cadet Organization as company officers.

Routine.—The daily routine is much the same as described for the Danish Naval College.

Shore leave.—Shore leave is more restricted than at the Danish Naval College, running from infrequent liberty for seaman-aspirants to frequent weekday and weekend leave for members of the Senior Class. Longer leaves are granted at Christmas, Easter, after a sea cruise, and on special festival occasions.

The Curriculum As previously described, the educational curriculum at the College is divided among two winters as cadets and a postgraduate course as sub-lieutenants. There is the same heavy emphasis upon professional (50%) and scientific (25%) subjects at the expense of cultural subjects (25%), with the subject matter covered being much the same. Coast artillery officer and naval supply officer line branches and their reserves naturally concentrate on their specialties during the senior cadet term and the sub-lieutenant course. In 1959, the College Staff introduced the study of the Russian language.

Practice Cruises With the HSMS ALVSNABBEN occupied each winter with a long cruise for training the seamen-aspirants, the cadet cruises are made in ships of the Fleet, specially assigned to the Naval College. The cadets receive much the same training in seamanship, navigation, gunnery and communications mentioned for the Danish midshipmen. The Flag Cadets have similar officer duties in the ships.

The itinerary of the cruise is planned by the College Staff with approval of Swedish Naval Headquarters. Officers of the College Staff are assigned to the ALVSNABBEN and to the ships of the cadet cruises. In 1954, the ALVSNABBEN made a round the world cruise, in 1957 she cruised to South America, in 1958 to Spitzbergen and Murmansk, and in 1961 to Australia. The cadet-cruise squadrons cruise European and home waters and rendezvous each summer with the other Scandinavian Training Squadrons.

Extra-Curricular Activities

WHITE ASH BREEZE. Pulling boat drill at Sweden's Royal Naval College.

Physical training is integrated into the College schedule, both afloat and ashore. The program includes as intra-mural sports gymnastics, football (soccer), handball, basketball, fencing, rifle and pistol marksmanship, sailing, track and pentathalon, skiing and ice hockey.

The Naval College, both Staff and students, compete annually with the Royal Swedish Military Academy and the Royal Swedish Air Force College in rifle and pistol, fencing, S H I P M A T E

swimming, track and field, and handball. At the Cruise Rendezvous at the end of summer, the cadets compete with the midshipmen of the other Naval Colleges.

Entertainment.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The social program of the Naval College is rather limited because the distance to the capital is ten miles. In addition to the annual Cadet Ball, several smaller dances are held during the winter months. Movies and lectures help to break the monotony of the schedule.

Because of the lower admission ages and the isolation of the College, the "indoctrination" of the seaman-aspirants by the flag cadets is more earnest and severe. But the horseplay in the barracks seems to parallel that of our Annapolis and West Point.

Ill Enroute to Norway, we drove through the lovely lake country of Sweden. Northward, we came to Rattvik, where we enjoyed the world renowned Darland Festival. Via more mountain and lake scenic beauty, we arrived one noon in Oslo.

The U. S. Naval Attache made arrangements by long distance telephone for our visit to the Royal Norwegian Naval College.

NORWEGIAN CADET Training Ship with the Naval College in the background.

From Oslo, we went north along the shores of Lake Helgoya to Trondheims Fjorden to visit the port city of Trondjem (Trondheim), the home of my paternal ancestors. We put our car aboard a small coastal steamer and came down through the dramatic fjords and inside passages to Bergen. As our little steamer entered Bergen Fjord, we saw the new Royal Naval College high on a dominant point. The architects have clearly adapted the buildings into the natural contours of the wooded landscape.

The Royal Norwegian Naval College (Sj0kriggsskolen) The Superintendent sent his car for us for the short drive to Wallemsneset. From the iron gate and stone guard house, we saw the modern administration building framed by trees at the head of the driveway. The Superintendent, Commodore Folke H. Johannessen (since relieved by Como. H. Skjong), met us on the "Quarterdeck," a formal area reserved for official ceremonies and treated with the same respect as the quarterdeck aboard ship.

The two-story administration building of stuccoed brick and steel construction contains the offices of the Commodore and Staff, eighteen classrooms and several laboratories excellently equipped for practical work in technical and professional subjects. The building also houses a planetarium, the first in Scandinavia used for educational purposes. The large auditorium seats 250 persons. The 30,000-volume library has a large reading room, with many Scandinavian and foreign magazines, M A R C H ,

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which the midshipmen patronize extensively. The Officers' Wardroom is furnished in an attractive modern style. In the basement are the galley and a midshipmen mess hall which seats 200 persons.

The barracks building is of similar construction and has accommodations for 186 cadets and midshipmen. Attached to the barracks across an open-ended quadrangle is the large gymnasium, with a cloak room, showers, and steam baths. The athletic field is adjacent to the gymnasium.

Waterfront facilities down on the small harbor provide for berthing ships up to the destroyer class and for moorings and storage of the College sailboats, whaleboats and motorboats.

No large training ship is permanendy assigned to the College, but HNOMS HAAKON VII has been detailed to the College for several summers to make the training cruise. She is the ex-USS GARDINER BAY ( A V P

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Commodore Johannessen is a slender, handsome man with the regular features and blond hair we associate with the Norsemen. In his severly modern office, looking out across the small harbor at the green waters of Bergen Fjord, he exuded the confidence he had in the post-war Norwegian Navy and the exuberant enthusiasm he felt for his job of establishing the old Naval College in its new setting.

Before 1814, Norwegian naval officers were educated at the Danish-Norwegian Naval College in Copenhagen for employment in the twin-kingdom's navy. After the separation, the Government established the first Norwegian Naval College in Stavern, then called Fredriksvern, a small town on the south coast of Norway, where it remained until 1864. In that year, the College was moved to Horten, 40 miles south of Oslo.

With the occupation of Norway and establishment of the Norwegian Government in exile in England, from 1940 to 1945, Norwegian naval cadets and midshipmen were educated at Dartmouth, London, and Barnton near Edinburgh. After the Nazi surrender, the Naval College occupied temporary and inadequate quarters in Oslo, while a new Naval College was being authorized and constructed.

The Commodore feels that selection of the site near Bergen, close by the old fortress of Kvarven, which has been guarding the entrance to Bergen Fjord since 1896, was most fortunate.

Bergen has a long maritime history and tradition and strong ties to seafarers and the sea, which provide the cadets and midshipmen an excellent atmosphere for a nautical education. The new Royal Naval College at Wallemsneset was first occupied in the summer of 1960.

In April 1940, when the Nazis launched their sneak attack on Norway, Commodore Johannessen was serving as First Lieutenant (Executive Officer) in a Norwegian destroyer. After the occupation, he escaped to England in a fishing boat in November. On arrival in England, he at first helped to establish the Norwegian Naval Headquarters, and then was assigned as First Lieutenant and later Captain of one of the American four-stackers traded to England in the bases deal. For some months, he was Escort Commander for protection of convoys.

His ship operated between United Kingdom, Iceland, Murmansk from Canada and the United States.

In our tour of the College buildings and grounds, we inspected the classrooms, many with excellent visual aids to instruction, saw the small planetarium demonstrated, visited the library and admired the cleanliness of the galley and food service. The entrance to the main hall, where motion pictures and dances are held, is attractively ornamented with four ancient sailing ship models and two small antique mortars. In the barracks, the rooms are similar to those at the Danish Naval College.

Every minute item in both buildings was sparkling, clean and new. The cadets jumped to attention when we entered a room.

The Superintendent, the Commandant, the administrative officers and the caretaker have quarters in the college grounds.

A small building contains quarters for bachelor members of staff and faculty.

All about the grounds are relics of Norway's long history with the sea. A large old-fashioned anchor is displayed in the barracks quadrangle. Two antique cannon point from the administration building entrance across the "Quarterdeck." At the far edge of the "Quarterdeck," we visited the colors parade, a stone square with an old ship's bell mounted on the flagpole, and twin brass cannon at two corners aimed out across the steep valley at the green hills beyond. Thus does the new Naval College pay honor to, and constantly remind the cadets and midshipmen of their Navy's fine traditions.

pleted the university entry exam (science) may apply direcdy to the College for entry. If accepted, they will complete approximately 4 years training and schooling to attain the rank of lieutenant and regular status in the navy.

This scheme is in addition to the standard one for the executive branch, but will substitute for the engineering branch scheme. The special branch for coast artillery students will be incorporated with the executive branch.

Organization.-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cadets and midshipmen of the Lower Division are organized in red, white and blue watches, one watch being on duty each day. For leadership training, midshipmen of the third class take turns as Midshipman Officer of the Watch. Under the guidance of the Commissioned Officer of the Watch, the Midshipman OOW is responsible for advising the cadets and midshipman and for maintaining the roudne.

The College Staff The College is under the command of a commodore as Superintendent, with a captain as Commandant (Chief of Staff); nine other officers in the ranks of commander and lieutenant commander complete the administrative staff and double as classroom instructors. There are twelve civilian masters (professors); about 60 part-time lecturers are employed each year. The staff is divided into administrative divisions in much the same manner as at the Swedish Naval College.

The Student Body The students are assigned to four separate branches. The course is divided between the Lower Division, three years as cadet and midshipmen, and the Upper Division, two years as sub-lieutenants. Any unmarried young man between the ages of 17 and 23 years may apply for the executive, engineering, or supply branches. Age limits for coast artillery branch are 19 to 25. Educational requirements vary from completion of junior high school for executive and engineer applicants to passing the university entry exam (science) for coast artillery.

Service in the merchant marine is required as follows: executive 18 months; engineering 12 months plus 18 months workshop training; coast artillery 12 months training in the coast artillery non-commissioned officers' school. Approximately 150 young men apply each year for about sixty vacancies, half of them in the executive branch. Applicants are given a strict series of tests, theoretical, psychological, and medical. Those who pass receive three months recruit training from July to September (one year for aspirants to the coast artillery) at the end of which a selection board chooses those to be admitted to the first (lowest) class in the College as cadets.

All branches spend one year as a cadet in the Lower Division of the College, from 1 October to 15 May, followed by a summer cruise. Cadets of the executive branch return to College for two more years as midshipmen of the second and third (senior) class. Cadets of the supply and coast artillery branch are selected at the end of their first summer cruise for promotion to sub-lieutenant in the regular Navy or Coast Artillery and are promoted to the Upper Division for further education.

Other cadets in these branches, who have successfully completed the course, are promoted to reserve sub-lieutenant and are to serve 21 months of active duty in their services.

Upon completion of three years in the Lower Division midshipmen of the executive and engineering branches graduate from the College. Five or six from each branch are selected for regular commissions as sub-lieutenants and are promoted to the Upper Division for two years more education. Those not selected are commissioned as reserve sub-lieutenants and have 33 months of obligated active duty.

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INSTRUCTION in piloting at Norway's Naval College.

Normally, three midshipmen third class of each watch are appointed by seniority to be captains of the barracks (flag midshipmen).

Sub-lieutenants of the Upper Division are divided into first and second classes. The sub-lieutenants have the option to live in the College or in town, and are required to pay for quarters and mess. All students of the Lower Division are required to live in the barracks and have quarters and mess furnished to them.

Routine and Shore Leave.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The daily routine is much the same as described previously. There are eight classroom periods daily and four on Saturday. Cadets and midshipmen of the Lower Division off duty are granted shore leave as follows: first and second classes to 2300 daily, Saturday to two a.m., Sunday morning, and one weekend in three; third class to 2359 daily, Saturdays to eight a.m., and two weekends out of three. Sub-lieutenants are granted shore leave to eight a.m. each day, and every weekend. All students are granted extended leave of two weeks at Christmas and one week at Easter and after the practice cruise.

The Curriculum As with both the other Scandinavian Colleges, the curriculum is heavily accented toward scientific and professional subjects.

In addition to the preparatory sciences and professional subjects mentioned under the other Colleges, we find in the Lower Division curriculum as cultural subjects three foreign languages, including English. There are also Norwegian, which includes the home country literature, psychology of handling men, naval history, "commercial subjects," and accountancy. In the Upper Division we find only rhetoric and economics.

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Considerable practical work in laboratories is scheduled, especially in the engineering courses. Each February, all the students participate in a one-week exercise in the mountains, to acquaint them with field activities under changing conditions. During this week, intra-mural compedtions are run off in ski jumping, slalom, long distance ski run, etc. Coast artillery midshipmen have practical field exercises each Saturday.

Upon completion of their required courses in the Lower Division, the midshipmen are graduated and promoted to sublieutenant regular or reserve in their branch. Completing this course qualifies the graduate for university matriculation.

Executive branch graduates receive first mate certificates in the merchant marine service and are qualified to take the exams for master's papers. Engineer branch graduates receive their first engineer cerdficates and are qualified to take exams for chief engineer's papers. After completing their obligated naval service, some of the reserve sub-lieutenants ship out in ships of the large Norwegian merchant marine. No degree is granted on completion of the Upper Division curriculum.

Practice Cruises The Midshipman Training Squadron usually consists of the HNOMS HAAKON II and a squadron of minesweepers. In the middle of May all of the cadets and midshipmen of the Lower Division embark in the training ships for an initial period of six weeks of practical courses in weapons, communications, navigation, and seamanship, with the ships at anchor in the port where the service schools are located.

Early in July, the Training Squadron makes an eight-week coastal cruise in home waters, during which it makes rendezvous with the Swedish and Danish Training Squadrons for the annual inter-Scandinavian sports competition. At the end of August, the minesweepers are detached and HNOMS HAAKON VII makes a one month cruise to foreign ports.

Sub-lieutenants of the Upper Division are assigned for the summer to destroyers, frigates, submarines or motor torpedo boats of the fleet for further practical training.

The cruises are planned by the College Staff and approved by the Naval Headquarters. The training program is supervised by the College Staff, some of the officers of the Staff being assigned to each ship for the duration of the practice cruise.

Extra-Curricular Activities Athletics.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Physical training is an integral and important part of the education of the midshipmen and cadets. The intramural sports are essentially the same as at the other Naval Colleges. The students compete with the Royal Norwegian Army and Air Force Academies, and, of course, with the Swedish and Danish midshipmen, and also participate in other military and civilian sport competitions.

Entertainment.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Two midshipmen balls and several smaller dances are held each school year. Motion pictures are shown once a week in the Main Hall.

The midshipmen have their own club, Vall^yrien, which serves, through speeches, round-table discussions, and conferences to activate the students and to broaden their outlook in social and professional fields. Also, through various types of social gatherings, it serves to establish closer companionship among the students. Its committees plan balls, dances and other forms of entertainment and welfare activities for the students.

A committee of the society conducts the various intramural sports. Members of the society edit and also publish the College magazine.

Probably, because of the younger admission age and a natural Norwegian exuberance, the pranks, horseplay and discipline of the junior class by the senior class are more nearly like that of our own Naval Academy.

IV The Product of the Scandinavian Naval Colleges Having completed their prescribed courses, the Scandinavian sub-lieutenant will have spent from three years and three months to five and a half years of education and post-graduate training at the Naval Colleges, and he will have the following qualifications: 1. He will be prepared to perform all junior officer duties afloat or ashore.

2. He will be well qualified professionally to serve as officer of the watch (deck, engineering, supply, or in coast artillery) under normal training conditions.

3. He will have the necessary background of knowledge and character development to profit from further training afloat or ashore in seamanship, navigation, gunnery, communications, engineering, supply, land warfare, or other specialties, and to go on to further staff and technical training after several years of apprenticeship at coast artillery forts or in ships.

4. He probably will not be as well educated in the arts and humanities as graduates of civilian universities.

The preliminary naval training required of aspirants to each of these Colleges, before being appointed midshipman or cadet, precludes the individual acquiring college level credits. Therefore, none of these Colleges can take advantage of the trend in our service academies to provide more time for the humanities, by validating required subjects. They could, however, offer more opportunity for the brilliant student by permitting him "to overload" in cultural subjects.

Our own Naval Academy, finding itself ever more pressed for classroom time for scientific and professional instruction, might well consider preliminary training at the naval training stations followed by six months of sea duty as a prerequisite to appointment as a midshipman. A selection process after such training would probably operate to produce a higher potential among entering Plebes. Plebe Summer could then be devoted to scholastic instruction, thus making available additional time in subsequent school years for further education in literature, history, economics, government, international relations, and other cultural subjects.

Fifteen to twenty-five per cent of the curriculum devoted to the humanities is just not enough to produce graduates who are cultured gendemen and who, in the words of the Mission of our own Naval Academy, are "mentally, morally, and physically prepared and imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty . . . and 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."

In spite of limited education in the humanities provided at the Naval Colleges and the U. S. Naval Academy, we have all met and know graduates, career naval officers of all of these navies, who are cultured gendemen, well-versed in the humanities, who enjoy music, the theater and the arts. To fill the gaps in their cultural education, they must have spent many hours in the mid-watch and not a few in after hours classes at civilian universities.

On 8 March 1965 a group of 70 Swedish midshipmen visited the U. S. Naval Academy as guests of the Brigade.

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THE 44th "SUPE

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RAdm. Draper L. Kaufman, USN, currently Director, Office of Program Appraisal, Department of the Navy, tvill relieve RAdm. Charles S. Minter, USN, as Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy in fune.

by Cdr. Frank S. Haak '46, USN

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4 4 / ^ U R NAVY'S principal requirement is for officers who V^' can combine critical analytical ability with a thorough knowledge of military operations, military personnel and military morale. . . . The disciplines involved [mathematics, operations analysis and economics] are primarily designed to improve one's ability to solve difficult or complex problems. They are just as applicable to the solution of tactical problems, personnel problems or management problems as they are to strategic or weapons selection problems."

This candid, foresighted assessment of the importance of academic achievement to the modern naval officer appeared last summer in the U. S. Naval Institute Proceedings. The author of those views, currently one of the foremost advocates of the scientific approach to command and management in the Navy, is soon to report to the Naval Academy to assume the duties of the Superintendent.

When he relieves Rear Admiral Charles S. Minter to become the 44th Superintendent in the Academy's 120-year history.

Rear Admiral Draper Laurence Kauffman, USN, will bring to that office a remarkable and apparently tailor-made combination of qualifications for directing the affairs of the School of the Sea. One might suspect that his earliest training for this post began with his birth in San Diego in 1911 and continued under the gracious guidance of his mother and the late Vice Admiral James L. (Reggie) Kauffman ('08). He attended St. Alban's School in Washington and Kent School in Connecticut prior to his appointment to the Academy from Ohio in 1929.

As a midshipman, Kauffman was stroke of the lightweight crew and was elected captain in his first-class year. He worked on the staffs of The Log and Luc\y Bag and participated also in the activities of the Masqueraders, Trident and Quarterdeck Society. The biggest disappointment of his life occurred in his first-class year at the Academy, when the decision was made to commission only half of the Class of 1933. It was Kauffman's misfortune to be diverted, temporarily, from his Navy career by 15/20 eyesight.

Although almost eight years were to elapse between graduation and his first active service as a U. S. officer, it was inevitable that such a setback would be taken in the long, snappy stride of Draper Kauffman. By the time he was appointed a Lieutenant, USNR, on 7 Nov. 1941, he had already seen combat with the French Army and held the rank of Lieutenant in Britain's Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. His service in Europe had earned him the French Croix de Guerre with Star, two months' German hospitality as a POW, two commendations from the British Admiralty, and a decoration from King George VI. SHIPMATE

Kauffman's career as a commissioned officer in the U. S. Navy could well have ended with a big bang just one month after it began! Trained as a demolition expert in bomb and mine disposal during the blitz of England, he was rushed to Hawaii immediately after the Pearl Harbor raid to disarm and recover an unexploded Japanese bomb which fell on Schofield Barracks. His skillful disassembly of the weapon permitted the recovery of all its components for study by the Bureau of Ordnance; and Lt. Kauffman was awarded his first Navy Cross for this exceptional service.

Ten years after graduating from USNA, LCdr. Kauffman had established the Navy's first Bomb Disposal School and had put it on a paying basis within a year and a half as its first commanding officer.

On May 1, 1943, he married Miss Margaret Cary Tuckerman of Bethesda, Maryland, and the couple managed an entire week's honeymoon leave before a new "crash project" interfered. Top Navy planners recognized the urgent need for demolition units to clear enemy beach defenses for the largescale amphibious landing operations of the war. A telegram from Admiral King recalled Kauffman to Washington, where

mental and Testing Board with headquarters at Fort Pierce.

Under the guidance of its chairman, LCdr. Kauffman, J A N t l accomplished the speedy outfitting of the new combat dernolition teams. The Letter of Commendation from CinCLantHt praised LCdr. Kauffman both for his performance and his results as Officer-in-Charge of the experimental unit engaged in solving problems vital to the success of amphibious operations.

Less than one year after pitching his tent in Florida, Kauffman was in the Pacific Theater commanding Underwater Demolition Team No. 5 in the assault operations against Saipan and Tinian. Especially in the bold and imaginative plan for the Tinian landing, success depended crtically upon the pre-assault beachhead reconnaissance by U D T whose mission was to clear and mark the beach approaches for the SECOND and FOURTH Marines. It is a fitting tribute to the U D T

performance that the U. S. Marine Corps to this day refers to Tinian as OPERATION PERFECTION. For his personal performance in these operadons, LCdr. Kauffman was awarded the Gold Star in lieu of the Second Navy Cross "for distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallanUy and intrepidity in action

SECOND Navy Cross presented by "Dad."

he was instructed to "get together some men and train them to get rid of these obstacles. Go anywhere you think best. You can have anyone you ask for, in or out of the naval service.

This is an emergency and we don't have much time."

LCdr. Kauffman and three officer assistants whom he had "borrowed" from other commands set up a tent in Fort Pierce, Florida, in June of 1943 and launched what was to become the Navy's Underwater Demolition Team program. With the SeaBee volunteers who could survive the shock and rigors of the "hell week" screening test, they pioneered the techniques and equipments needed for the task of clearing beaches for the landing forces. When impossible procurement procedures got in the way of progress, word got back to Washington and the CNO himself stepped in.

Acting on an earlier suggestion by General Marshall, Admiral King created "JANET," a Joint Army and Navy ExperiM A R C H ,

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on 14 June 1944, as Commander of an Underwater Demolition Team in the amphibious operations for the assault and capture of enemy-held Saipan Island. By cool and capable direction, LCdr. Kauffman led his demolition team personnel in a daylight reconnaissance as close as thirty yards to fortified enemy beaches, and under heavy enemy gun and mortar fire, caused them to make a thorough and exacting survey of the beaches and water approaches in order to locate and destroy any obstacles that might endanger the assault landings. On 10 July 1944, he led his group in night reconnaissance of the defended and well patrolled landing beaches on enemy-held Tinian Island, gaining invaluable information for the landing force. . . ."

It was indeed a most memorable occasion when Draper Kauffman heard that citation read to him by Commander, Philippine Sea Frontierâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then Vice Admiral "Reggie" Kauff13

man. But it was sometime later before the full accounts of these operations were made known. Expecting heavy casualties among his UDT swimmers, the skipper had required every man to memorize the top fifteen names on his command succession list before the Saipan reconnaissance. In his characteristic manner of leaving little or nothing to chance, he posted his exec, Jack DeBold, at a radio in a landing craft outside the reef. The swimmers had all been drilled thoroughly by a leader whose mine disposal training had taught him to insist upon knowledge of the fine-grained details. Kauffman paired up with a young seaman for the initial daylight mission. The color-blind sailor engineered the electric outboard while the near-sighted skipper conned their air mattress uncomfortably close to the beach where, between them, they recorded the dope on Japanese defenses with color-added clarity. At one point, watching heavy splashes close behind his mattress, Kauffman radioed back to his exec with a message for the fire support ships: "Tell those damned ships to knock off the shorts!" DeBold's reply was simple: "Those are not shorts. They are overs. They are not ours."

Several days later, on the morning of D-Day while the Marines were landing on Saipan, the shore party commander called Kauffman and his Marine liaison officer to the beach for instructions on clearing a boat channel through the reef. When the two made that D-Day appearance ashore in painted torsos and swim trunks, a disgusted Marine was heard to remark, "By God, I've seen everything now! The tourists are here and we ain't even got the damned beach yet!"

Later in the war, as Chief Staff Officer of Commander Underwater Demolition Teams in the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force, Commander Kauffman planned, organized and personally directed UDT operations in the amphibious assaults on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He received the Legion of Merit for his exceptionally meritorious conduct in those operations, and he was also awarded a Letter of Commendation with Ribbon for directing the efforts which saved a burning ship during an enemy air attack.

For a naval officer who had fought his way through World War II in swimming trunks and rubber rafts, the transition to traditionally formal operations in a big-ship, peacetime Navy posed many potential obstacles. As a 34-year-old Commander, USNR, Kauffman regarded this "quantum jump" in career responsibilities as a major challenge. Twelve years after Academy graduation, his exposure to shipboard duty in large combatants was to be deferred even longer, however. Another type of "quantum jump" had occurred in 1945 in the field of weapon effects; and Cdr. Kauffman's extensive knowledge of ordnance safety led to his 1946 assignment to Joint Task Force ONE during the conduct of atomic bomb tests at Bikini in Operation CROSSROADS. Upon completion of those tests, Kauffman became Head of the Defense and Protection Section of the Atomic Warfare Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, in which capacity he recorded another "first" by establishing the U. S. Navy Radiological Safety School on the west coast and assisting the Army to form a similar school on the east coast.

While serving in this Washington assignment, he was selected for augmentation into the Regular Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he and his 15/20

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eyesight which had proved to be a handicap on only one occasion back in 1933.

The "orthodox" phase of his Navy career began in late 1947 when Cdr. Kauffman was ordered as Gunnery Officer of USS VALLEY FORGE. After completing that tour of "JO" training, he returned to his more accustomed status of command at sea.

As skipper of GEARING, he moved his destroyer from the No. 8 "anchor" position to No. 2 ship in the squadron.

He was promoted to the rank of Captain in July 1954 at the end of a one-year tour in command of Destroyer Division 122.

While commanding USS BEXAR in 1957-58, his ship won the squadron Batde Efficiency "E" award, added two more "E" ratings in Operations and Engineering, and received the Amphibious Assault Boat Award from the Force Commander.

In 1960, the USS HELENA won the coveted "E" in fleet competition while under Draper Kauffman's command. In February 1961, Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla THREE became his first command at sea as a flag officer.

Academy physics profs will probably find no better example for illustrating Newton's Laws of Motion than that provided by the new Superintendent. Once timed at record-breaking dash speed escaping from an uncooperative ton of German explosive. Draper Kauffman has not showed any signs of slowing down at sea or ashore.

When he went to the Naval War College for a one-year logistics course in 1950, he was retained for an extra two years to instruct naval strategy and tactics. Later, after hustling for twelve busy months in Admiral Arleigh Burke's Strategic Plans Division, this one-time leader of the "half-fish, half-nut" UDT program became Aide to the Honorable Thomas S. Gates during the latter's tenure as Under SecNav and SecNav. Between two ship commands as a Captain, Kauffman was Admiral Hopwood's Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans at CinCPacFlt Headquarters; and in March 1962, he became Chief of the Strategic Plans and Policy Division of the Joint Staff in Washington, where his "exceptionally meritorious achievement in the performance of outstanding service to the Joint Chiefs of Staff" earned him the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

The new Superintendent will report to the Naval Academy from a unique Washington job as the first Director of the new Department of the Navy Office of Program Appraisal. Personally selected for that assignment by the Secretary of the Navy, Rear Admiral Kauffman's duties have, in some respects, resembled his first orders to UDT: "Get rid of the obstacles.

You can have anyone you ask for." This time he set up camp in the Pentagon with a small staff of "borrowed" officers and civilian analysts to clear and mark some new approaches toward more scientific, systematic planning and management of Navy and Marine Corps programs.

When he arrives in Annapolis, Rear Admiral Kauffman's detailed familiarity with service tradition, current trends and long-range programs will no doubt prove most helpful to the Brigade of Midshipmen who will man and operate the future Fleet. In his example, they will see a polished product of the "old school" with a healthy respect and appreciation for the "rocks and shoals." But it should come as no surprise if Draper Kauffman clears a new path through a few old obstacles if he believes the Naval Academy needs it.

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SIXTH ANNUAL FATHERS OF IDSHIPMEN AND NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETIC NIGHT BILL BUSIK AND RALPH SENTMAN

Q N FEBRUARY 11th tlie Ptiiladelphia Ctiap^ - ' ter rolled on to even greater tieights of success witli this, their sixth annual celebration.

DADS and ATHLETIC NIGHT has become so popular that its size has outgrown the facilities of the Officers' Mess at the Philadelphia Naval Base. This year the gala affair took place at Kenney's Suburban House, Cherry Hill, N. J., where more than 320 alumni, guests, dads of midshipmen, prospective candidates, a large contingent of local officers and a good representation from Annapolis turned out to participate.

Social hour from 1730 to 1900 was, as usual, a most popular event. Then followed a truly ele-

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gant prime rib dinner, complete with "trimmin's," led off with an invocation pronounced by the Reverend Canon Van Duzer. During the dinner, at the request of Joe Callaghan '24, Philadelphia president, alumni and their guests stood up to be recognized. With the completion of dessert, Joe introduced Ralph Sentman '25, Chairman of the Board, who acted as toastmaster for the sixth consecutive year.

The program got on the road with its usual fast moving tempo. Introduction of those at the head table, in addition to Callaghan and Sentman, included Capt. William Busik '43, Director of Athletics at USNA; Capt. Paul C. Stimson '36, Commandant of the Fourth Naval District; RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald '21, Executive Director of the National Alumni Association; Cdr. W. T. Bowler, '45, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Foundation; Mr. Rip Miller, Assistant Director of the Naval Academy Athletic Association; New Navy Head Football Coach Bill Elias; Capt.

Joseph Syslo, Senior Medical Officer at the USNA; Capt. John Cowan, Senior Medical Officer 4ND and CO of the Philadelphia Naval Hospital; Capt.

Paul Borden, representing the Athletic Board of Control at USNA; Assistant Coach Hugh McWilliams; Mr. Budd Thalman, public information officer of the NAAA, and Father Van Duzer.

After a moment of silence in memory of alumni departed this past year and for a loyal father of a midshipman, Capt. Stimson addressed a Fourth Naval District welcome to all hands.

The usual introduction of Dads got underway with the fathers of youngsters coming forward, sounding off and being recognized. Next, fathers of the second class performed after which dads of the plebes were summoned to report front and center on the double, ordered to brace up, rig in their chins, suck up their gut, fin out and sound off with a loud SIR after their names. It was all good clean fun.

Then, for their loyalty and attendance at four Dads' Nights, fathers of the first class were presented handsome diplomas by Adm. Fitzgerald.

This ceremony was followed by the world's shortest graduation address in which was included the thought that a Life Membership in the Naval Academy Alumni Association might make a fine graduation present—and at a bargain price at that!

The fifteen outstanding scholar-athletes screened from some 300 local schools and who had just returned from a wonderful week-end at the Academy were introduced and recognized as

potentials for the classes of 1969 and 1970. They are all BIG and BRIGHT! Cdr. Bud Bowler presented a thumbnail sketch of the functions of the Naval Academy Foundation and Joe Callaghan presented him with a substantial check from the Philadelphia Chapter as a contribution to the Foundation.

Then Rip Miller, in his inimitable style, took over, starting with some very pertinent remarks concerning conditions in the immediate past, the present and the future—all of which were absorbed by the three local newspapers. Rip introduced Navy's new Head Football Coach, Bill Elias, who was received with a tremendous ovation. Bill made a most humble and refreshing presentation. He speaks mildly and is plainly marked as a gentleman of the first order. However, he also left the impression that at the appropriate time he can "swing a big stick." We all wish him the most.

Ralph Sentman next introduced the speaker of the evening, Capt. William S. Busik, Director of Athletics at the Naval Academy, who had talked at the fourth Dads Night and by popular demand was invited again. The Philadelphia Chapter presented Captain Bill with an engraved, sterling silver cigarette box bearing the inscription "All American Naval Officer." In his quiet, but nevertheless positive manner, he made constructive observations and comments concerning the feeling existing in some minds that recent Air Force Academy problems were a result of athletic recruitment. Capt. Busik stated that as a "product of the system" he was proud of the opportunity he had received in becoming a naval officer. He added that no leader in the Navy had any time for anyone trying to take short cuts. Throughout his address one could have heard a pin drop and at its conclusion he was given a tremendous standing ovation. All hands warmly wished him the greatest of success in his forthcoming new duty assignment—that of Commander Destroyer Squadron 25. Bill was told that he will always be remembered in Philadelphia for his many deeds as an athlete and as a naval officer.

Joe Callaghan then relieved Ralph Sentman of the conn and closed the formal meeting. After a ten-minute recess more than 200 stayed to see a terrific movie, "Highlights of the Last Ten ArmyNavy Games." Then followed much fraternizing and animated discussion of the plans for the SEVENTH ANNUAL DADS OF MIDSHIPMEN AND NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETIC NIGHT scheduled for February 1966. Why don't you try to be with us.'

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CAPITOL HILL b y Fred Lardner /CONTROVERSY and anger, and some anti^ ^ military feeling always prevalent among certain people in position to influence opinion, may have much to do with the success or failure of military legislation expected to be considered by the 89th Congress.

Among the matters in dispute are pay, the retirement system, naval ships and naval "hardware," the Reserves and the National Guard, the closing of military installations, the closing of a large number of Veterans Administration facilities, the closing of seven Public Health Service hospitals, and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.

It was inevitable that Secretary McNamara, seeking to decrease military expenditures generally, would antagonize various groups, as members of Congress and some military men. It might be impossible to tell, now or later, if any of the antagonism resulting from Mr. McNamara's actions will adversely affect legislation sponsored by the Defense Department. You might ask, for instance, what will be the effect of the virtual dissolution of Army Ready Reserve units on Capitol Hill.

More than 100 members of Congress and about 130 members of committee staffs are or were members of the Ready Reserve. Members of Army Reserve units to be abolished will be deprived of the chance of obtaining retired compensation, and Representatives and Senators will no longer have easy access to transportation abroad.

It probably is doing these members of Congress an injustice even to suggest the possibility that the Reserve-National Guard controversy might influence their thinking on other legislation. The Congress will have a chance to vote on the proposed changes in the Army Reserve, but it is doubtful there are enough votes to nullify McNamara's proposal.

Perhaps the biggest fight in this Congress, as far as military legislation is concerned, will be started by Representative L. Mendel Rivers (Dem., S. C ) , chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, replacing Rep. Carl Vinson (Dem., Ga.), now retired. Mr. Rivers has issued a real challenge, one almost unprecedented at least in recent years. Here, in part, is what he told the first meeting of his committee: "The Committee has jurisdiction over the common defense generally, and particularly the size and composition of the Armed Forces; pay, promotion, retirement and other benefits and privileges of the Armed Forces; strategic and critical materials for the common defense; scientific research and development in support of the Armed Services; all forts, arsenals, military reservations.

Navy yards, ammunition depots; air bases, missile sites; the fantastic complex of military communication networks; the procurement of military aircraft, naval vessels, and missiles; the organization of the Department of Defense; the Selective Service System; and even the conservation, development and use of naval petroleum shale and oil reserves. . . .

"Now there is one over-riding duty imposed upon the Congress, and part of it in turn imposed upon this Committee, and that is the power vested in the Congress to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States and in particular the power, and plus the responsibility, to raise and support armies . . . and provide and maintain a Navy . . . to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces . . . and to make all laws which shall be necessary for carrying into execution the powers that I have just mentioned.

"This is a duty imposed upon the Congress, and no one else has that responsibilitj-.

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"As far as I am concerned, this Committee will be operated on behalf of the House of Representatives in accordance with that constitutional mandate.

"We will always be happy to receive the views and recommendations of the Executive Branch of the Government, but we will not hesitate to initiate our own legislation, express our own views, and write our own laws."

At another time, he said, in part: "The purpose of these preliminary overall discussions which have acquired the name 'Posture Briefings' is, I think, fairly obvious. They make meaningful not only the procurement bill, totaling over $15 billion, which we will take up immediately after the completion of these overall briefings and discussions, but also all of the legislation which we will be called upon to consider during this session of the Congress.

"It is apparent that we would be working in the dark if we did not know the reasons for the legislation which we will be requested to pass upon. We must know not only the 'what' but, more importandy, the 'why' of the requests made by the Department. We will figure out the 'whether' and the 'how'.

"In the same fashion, we must know what legislative and other actions we must initiate ourselves here in Committee to place the country in a military position consistent with our needs.

"We will cover, for example, matters of prime importance such as South Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Congo, and other troubled areas of the world. We will discuss the Multi-lateral Force proposal and NATO. We will inquire into the status and future plans of improved manned aircraft systems, the mix of missiles and aircraft, and our anti-ballistic missile system.

"We will ask whether it is true that the morale of our armed forces is being lowered for a variety of reasons, including the lack of proper pay which has many aspects, the most important of which may be its effect on the retention of quality personnel.

"I will say at this time that it is my intention to take any and all actions to insure that our military people are first-class citizens in every respect.

"Our active fleet will, by 1972, on a purely mathematical basis, be reduced to a strength substantially less than that it has today, unless a larger shipbuilding program is intiated right now and continued over the years.

"Nuclear power for our Navy is another matter which we must look into and discuss with our civilian and military leaders."

Mr. Rivers obviously intends to start a war of his own, hoping to regain for the Congress some of the authority assumed in recent years by the Defense Department and the White House.

He has a tough job ahead of him, partially because the complexion of the House has changed somewhat. There are more liberals in the House in this 89th Congress, and some of them are there because of President Johnson.

In the 88th Congress that House Armed Services Committee reported 80 bills and resolutions, and 79 of these passed the House. Question is, could 79 of 80 committee-approved bills pass the House in this 89th Congress, particularly if a number of these bills were not really desired by the Executive Branch?

Of the 79 bills approved by the House in the last Congress, 57 became public laws (2 private laws and 2 concurrent resolutions were also passed by both branches). 18 House-passed bills were not acted upon by the Senate.

It is inevitable that some House-approved military bills die in the Senate. The Senate considers

such bills last, in too many cases toward the end of a session, when the Senate has to act fast on a lot of "must" legislation.

The Pay Controversy A discussion of the possibilities of a pay increase during this 89th Congress may reveal various pressures. In his fiscal 1966 Budget message, the President said he was appointing a special panel to consider increases in both civilian and military pay. Public members of this panel are: Marion B. Folsom, Eastman Kodak Company official, former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, chairman; Omar N. Bradley, General of the Army, Retired, now Chairman of the Board, Bulova Watch Company; George Meany, President, American Federation of Labor and CIO; Sydney Stein, Jr., partner, Stein Roe and Franham, investment counselors; Don K. Price, Dean of the Graduate School of Public Administration, Harvard University.

Government members of the panel are: Robert S. McNamara, Secretary of Defense; John A. Gronouski, Postmaster General; W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary of Labor; Kermit Gordon, Director of the Budget Bureau; and John W .

Macy, Jr., Chairman, Civil Service Commission.

The President has asked the Department of Labor to make available to the panel for its consideration the materials used in its review of the interrelationships between military, civilian and private enterprise pay. He has also requested the panel to review with the Department of Labor, the Bureau of the Budget, and the Civil Service Commission the data and analyses prepared by them to comply with the requirements of the Federal Salary Reform Act of 1962.

In carrying out its assignments, the panel will also review a number of special studies and reports. The President asked the panel to invite and consider the views of interested organizations and individuals, including civilian employees and uniformed personnel at any level of rank, pay or authority.

The panel was asked to make a report by April 1, 1965.

The formulas for a pay increase based on the requirements of the Federal Salary Reform Act of 1962 suggest an increase in pay of about 2.5 percent, which for the military would be about $250 million.

"Actually," said a recent issue of the Federal Employees' News Digest, "the feeling is that Johnson already is committed to a government pay raise, but for political reasons wants to have his stand bolstered by the official recommendations of a g'-oup of outstanding private citizens.

In that way, his image as an economizer would not suffer with the general public. A military pay raise is also expected this year, since the pay panel will study military salaries as well."

But Representative Rivers, on his great white charger, must be reckoned with. He has prepared a bill calling for a pay increase of between $800 million and $900 million. Since this increase would be much more than that contemplated by the Administration, Mr. Rivers' bill probably will be opposed, or not supported, by the Defense Department. Mr. Rivers may get his bill through his committee, but could he get it through the House.'

The Civilian Employee Influence In estimating the chances for military personnel legislation, the status of comparable legislation for civilian employees of government must be considered. Consider this quote from Joseph Young's "The Federal Spotlight," a Washington, D. C , Evening Star feature: "The sky appears to be the limit for government employee salary and fringe benefitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if it is left up to the House.

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"In a revolt which virtually stripped Conservative Chairman Tom Murray of power, the group's liberal faction stormed to power yesterday in a move strongly backed by AFL-CIO postal and government employe unions.

"Under the new rules adopted by the House committee, the liberal faction can secure approval of virtually any piece of employee legislation it desires.

"It also presages favorable House action on whatever legislation the liberal group seeks to advance. The House Rules Committee, which in former years had the power to block or delay legislation approved by other committees, had its power curbed by the House last month. This means that employee legislation approved by the House Civil Service Committee can be brought up after 21 days in the House, where there are enough votes to approve almost any bill okayed by the civil service group.

"The liberal faction of the House Civil Service Committee has as its immediate objectives this year another government classified and postal employee pay raise, an annuity increase for retired employees and survivors, liberalized retirement benefits for present Federal workers, and liberalized health and insurance benefits."

Cabinet Retirement Study Major legislation concerning retired military personnel, as medical care, is likely to be delayed by the President's order for a general study of Federal retirement systems, by a temporary Cabinet Committee on Federal Staff Retirement Systems headed by Kermit Gordon, Budget Bureau Director.

"In order to establish up-to-date guides for use in the executive branch in considering proposed changes and further improvements in retirement plans," the President said, "I request that the whole structure of our retirement policies be reviewed as to objectives, coverage of both civilian and uniformed personnel, benefit patterns, financial soundness, and overall consistency. I also request that survivor benefits available under the various retirement plans be examined in relationship to similar survivor benefits provided under Social Security, Government life insurance, and other disability, death, and survivorship programs. . . .

"To the extent that it deems appropriate, the Committee should consult with representatives of employee organizations and obtain advice from technical experts on retirement matters both within and outside the Federal Government. In arriving at its decisions, the committee should take account of the views of all who have an interest in the study and the competence to make a contribution to it."

The committee will submit its report by December 1, 1965.

There is an increasing tendency to view with alarm the mounting costs of Federal retirement systems. Secretary of Defense McNamara constantiy bemoans of an unfunded deficit of $61 billion in military retirement. There is a similar unfunded deficit of $40 billion in Federal civilian retirement. Social Security retirement is partially unfunded, since Social Security revenues are used by the government for other means.

The Bureau of the Budget is reported to be working for a system which will assure a government retiree only one source of retirement compensation.

In his 1966 budget message, the President said: "In line with the trend of recent years, an increasing part of the expenditures for veterans will be for non-service-connected benefits and services. As we continue to improve our Social Security and health protection programs, we should place greater reliance on these programs for meeting veterans' needs not connected with their military service. Our major emphasis in veterans programs should be concentrated on meeting fully our obligation to those who were 18

disabled in the defense of the country and to their dependents and survivors."

It may be that this investigation will not be friendly to the retired military program.

Bills Introduced H. R. 3043, by Rep. Rivers, passed by the House February 10, would authorize payment of special allowances to dependents ordered evacuated to this country. These allowances include a per diem allowance, waiver of up to one month's basic pay advanced as a loan, one month's dislocation allowance, and free transportation of an automobile of dependent or member.

H. R. 3983 by Rep. A. W. Watson (Dem., S. C ) , and H. R. 3817, by Rep. L. N. Nedzi (Dem., Mich.) would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that "gross income does not include amounts received as a dislocation allowance pursuant to section 303(c) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (37 U. S. C. 253(c))." The Internal Revenue Service has refused to change its order to subject such payments to Federal income taxes, and the IRS view will have to be changed or the system of allowances changed.

H. R. 3047, by Rep. Rivers, to permit members of the armed services to accept fellowships, scholarships, or grants offered by a foreign government.

H. R. 3037, by Rep. Rivers, to provide and pay for the transportation of the remains of dependents who die in the United States to home or any other place.

H. R. 1504, by Rep. L. Beckworth (Dem., Tex.), to amend chapter 33 of title 38, U. S. Code, to make the educational benefits provided for therein available to all veterans whether or not they serve during a period of war or armed hostilities.

H. R. 3223, by Rep. Teague (Dem., Tex.), provides education and training for veterans who served "in combat or in certain campaigns after January 31, 1955."

S. 520, by Senator Saltonstall (Rep., Mass.) and 26 other Senators, to authorize wartime benefits under certain circumstances for peacetime veterans and their dependents.

S. 800, by Senator Russell (Dem., Ga.) and H. R. 4016, by Rep. Rivers, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1966 purchase of aircraft, missiles and naval vessels, etc., as follows: Aircraft—Army, $344,500,000; Navy and Marine Corps, $1,915,800,000; Air Force, $3,550,200,000. Missiles—Army, $253,700,000: Navy, $364,000,000; Marine Corps, $13,000,000; Air Force, $796,100,000. Naval Vessels — Navy, $1,501,100,000. Research, Development, Test, Evaluation—Army, $1,438,000,000; Navy and Marine Corps, $1,472,600,000; Air Force, $3,147,800,000; Defense agencies, $500,400,000.

Navy General Purpose Forces The following testimony was given by Secretary of Defense McNamara to the House Armed Services Committee as part of his overall statement on the 1966-1970 defense program.

"During the past year we have continued our analysis of Navy General Purpose Forces requirements. As a result of that analysis, we now believe that some changes should be made in the programs which I presented to the Committee last year. Although there are still important uncertainties, we now find ourselves, for reasons I will discuss later, to be generally in better shape than we previously thought with regard to anti-submarine warfare. Further improvements, however, are needed in the fleet's air defense and mine-clearing capabilities.

Fleet Air Defense "The fleet air defense problem is not new. Last year I explained to the Committee our reasons for terminating the development of the TYPHON ship-to-air weapon system and cancelling the

previously planned construction of TYPHONarmed frigates and the conversion of 13 destroyers and two frigates to TARTAR DDGs and one frigate to a TERRIER DLG. At the same time, I also described the programs we were undertaking to improve further the existing ship-toair missile systems (TARTAR, TERRIER and TALOS), to develop a new standardized missile to replace TARTAR and TERRIER and to smdy a completely new ship-to-air missile system for the 1970s. These efforts are now well along.

"The existing ship-to-air missile systems have been substantially improved in the last two and a half years. The 'kill' probability and readiness rate of TERRIER have been increased by a factor of two; similar, though less spectacular improvements have been achieved in the case of both TARTAR and TALOS. The new standardized missile is well along in development and we plan to buy a number of missiles in FY 1966 for operational test and evaluation. The standardized missile, which uses the same launching systems, will gradually replace the TARTAR and TERRIER missiles on existing ships. These two programs will gready increase the AAW capabilities of present missile ships.

"It is my judgment at this time that no new missile ships should be constructed or additional existing ships converted to missile armament until a new surface-to-air missile system is available.

In the interim, I believe we should improve the AAW capabilities of the existing missile ships.

I will discuss this proposal in context with the Multi-Purpose Ship Program.

Mine Clearance "The mine-clearance problem relates in large measure to our program to improve our amphibious lift capabilities. Last year I informed the Committee that we were undertaking a major effort to modernize the amphibious lift forces with faster ships. To take advantage of the increased lift capability, we must be able to clear enemy mines from the waters in which these forces must operate and on a time schedule which would not delay the amphibious landing. I will provide the details of our recommendations in this area in the discussion of Mine Warfare Forces.

Nuclear Ships "Another general problem concerning the Navy's General Purpose Forces relates to the use of nuclear power for surface ships. As I stated last year, the key to solving this problem is the availability of a more economic power plant. Last summer the President approved the development of a new reactor, two of which could power an attack carrier. (Part of this project is funded in the AEC budget; the part involving non-nuclear power conversion components is included in the Department of Defense budget.) The extent to which this new reactor would reduce the cost of a nuclear-powered attack carrier has yet to be determined, but I am hopeful that it will enable me next year to request the application of this reactor to the new carrier we tentatively plan to start in FY 1967.

"In any event, this new reactor would be too large for use in destroyer-type ships. For them, we still need a more economic lightweight reactor and we hope that, as our technology advances, the development of such a reactor will become feasible. At present, the cost of nuclearpowered frigates, estimated at approximately $150 million for the lead ship and $128 million for the follow-on ships compared with the DLGs authorized in FY 1962 at a cost of $73 million (including black oil for a period equivalent to the life of the DLGN cores), appears disproportionate to the benefits to be gained. The second nuclear-powered frigate, TRUXTUN, now being completed, will be delivered to the fleet in FY 1966, giving us a nuclear-powered task force of one attack carrier, one cruiser and two frigates.

Our investment in this task force, even excluding the aircraft, is already $1.1 billion."

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The Honorable Kenneth E. BeLieu, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Logistics), was named by President Johnson to replace Mr. Paul B. Fay as Under Secretary of the Navy. BeLieu, 50, is a retired colonel in the U. S. Army.

After being decorated for service in World War II, he accepted a regular commission. He later was in action in Korea and a wound received there resulted in the loss of his left leg below the knee.

Col. BeLieu was executive officer to two Secretaries of the Army until his retirement in 1955 when he joined the staff of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Space Committee and Preparedness Subcommittee. His service in the Navy Department commenced in 1961.

Secretary BeLieu is married to the former Miss Margaret Katherine Waldhoff of Anoka, Minn.

The BeLieus have two sons, Kenneth, Jr. and Christopher.

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The USS INDEPENDENCE has joined with other ships having historical names as a "founder" of the planned Army-Navy Museum in Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia. The museum which will be maintained indefinitely by the National Park Service will commemorate the birth of our Navy and its significant role in United States history. (See Shipmate, Aug. 1964.)

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Lt. David L. Woods, USNR, of 1245 Via Del Mar, Winter Park, Fla., is attempting to prepare a tri-service history on the development of tactical military communication. Any data, recollections, or suggestions of written and graphic sources will be gready appreciated, acknowledged, and credited where applicable. Information concerning developments and happenings prior to 1920 are particularly desired.

MARINES SEEK HELP

Washington, D. C. (NAVNEWS). The Director of Marine Corps Museum has issued a call for help in locating historical recruiting material.

The Museum is particularly anxious to find Asigns, posters, placards, cards, booklets or original paintings from which these materials were produced.

WANTED

Through untiring efforts the dedicated USS ALABAMA Battleship Commission has located an OS2U (Kingfisher), the type that once flew from the ALABAMA. It is complete except for the main float. Somewhere a suitable float must exist—if not from an OS2U, a float from a contemporary type can be adapted to the plane. Any information that can be provided will be appreciated.

Replies should be directed to RAdm. E. M.

INDEPENDENCE I N MUSEUM

THE HONORABLE KENNETH E. BELIEU

EUer, USN, Director of Naval History and Curator for the Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. 20350.

Of special interest to Museum officials are recruiting materials from World War I through Korea. Material donated will be maintained in the Museum at Quantico with credit given the donor. It will be photographed for record purposes and preserved for use in reproductions and exhibits.

Museum officials request that correspondence and materials be addressed to: Director, Marine Corps Museum Marine Corps Schools Quantico, Va. PRACTICE MAKES

W I T H A ROUND TURN A I D TO

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In my several tours and years in teaching navigation I found TIME about the most mysterious and difficult subject for my students. What follows are some verses which oftimes kept the students straight on such difficult and erudite matters.

GREENWICH

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local time any local date. west is always early, east is always late.

From any local zone, To gain the Greenwich Time, You add the zone if west Of Meridian The Prime.

But if local zone is minus, And the longitude is east.

The local time is greater And the Greenwich time is least.

When you add the local zone— It's more than twenty-four—• To obtain the date at Greenwich, To the local add one more.

And if you can't subtract the zone.

Should cause you no distress: You borrow hours twenty-four And call Greenwich date one less.

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Capt. Merdinger '41 in the December issue gave us a fascinating analysis of the relationship between Naval Academy performance and service success. With the help of 1938 and 1955 Navy Registers and a 1964 Alumni Register I attempted somewhat the same thing for my own class. Because of lack of data, I had to limit myself to one of Capt. Merdinger's yardsticks, academic achievement.

Our class offers two measurements in this category. We went through two tough selections: —for lieutenant commander and major before World War II and for flag rank after it.

The class graduated 522. In the first selection, 67 or 5 1 % of the original graduates from the first quarter of the class made it; 50 or 3 9 % from the second quarter; 40 or 3 1 % from the third and 35 or 2 7 % from the fourth. Line, staff and Marine Corps were all included in this count.

Of the flag selections, 23 came from the first quarter; 6 from the second; 4 from the third and 4 from the fourth. However, Admiral H. P. Smith, now Commander in Chief Adantic and the only member of the class still on active duty, stood just about in the middle of the class. The only classmate to reach the rank of major general in the Marine Corps, R. W. Anderson, was in the fourth quarter.

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One of the old four-stackers, commanded by an officer noted in the pre-war Navy as a martinet and a "sundowner," had just completed an annual gunnery practice. The Exec, on the flying bridge with the Chief Observer, called down the voice tube to the Skipper as follows: "Captain, we didn't get any hits, but the crew are all in uniform."

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shipmate: I agree with Stanton Garner '48B in "The Mail Boat" of January 1965 Shipmate in his comments on "Liberals and Conservatives in War and Peace" by Eugene E. Wilson published in December 1964 Shipmate. The Wilson masterpiece was not only in poor taste for alumni magazine publication, to say the least, but misleading and inaccurate.

The record shows that the only conservative administration in this century which performed constructive acts for the Navy was that of Theodore Roosevelt. Incidentally he was castigated later by the conservatives for being a progressive.

In 1916 under the Woodrow Wilson administration the promotion and distribution of ranks of officers which had drifted into a deplorable mess was at last rectified. Likewise in 1916 a modern and extensive shipbuilding program was initiated.

While the conservatives were in control from 1921 to 1933 they instituted the stupid limitation of armaments program which involved the destruction of scores of ships old and new. They also put over a phony officers' pay bill in 1921.

They begrudingly gave us a modest submarine and cruiser building program and finally got around to modernizing two batdeships a year.

(Big deal!)

Fortunately Franklin Roosevelt came to power with the liberals in 1933 when the Navy was at its lowest ebb since World War I. He immediately started a sizable ship and airplane building program which continued in increasing volume until and through World War II. In 1948 Harry Truman forced through a comprehensive officers' pay bill over the bitter opposition of the conservatives. One of the leaders of that opposition was my congressman, Representative Richard Nixon. That this was the first adequate pay raise for officers since 1908 meant nothing to the conservatives. Only when he found it politically expedient did Nixon finally vote for the bill.

On balance it would appear the Navy owes the conservatives litde and the liberals and progressives much.

PAUL S. GOEN '16

Shipmate: I want to compliment you for printing the article entided "Liberals and Conservatives in War and Peace" by Eugene E. Wilson in the December 1964 issue of Shipmate. Thank God there are still brilliant men like Gene Wilson in this country, who are not afraid of offending "The Powers That Be" and are willing to go on record regarding matters that have affected our military history and in particular as these matters affect air power.

I highly resent the letter of Stanton Garner '48B in the January issue of Shipmate under the heading "The Mail Boat" and in particular that sentence where he says, "But I am even more disturbed by the disreputable nature of the article" I think, were I in Mr. Garner's place, that I would first make some investigation or inquiry about the man I was writing about before 1 classified him as disreputable.

I have known Gene Wilson since 1912 when I was a midshipman at the Academy and Gene was there attending the Postgraduate School.

Later in the First World War Gene and I were shipmates on the batdeship ARKANSAS while serving with the British Fleet in the North Sea. I have seen Gene from time to time since we were shipmates and have followed with much interest his outstanding career.

You can tell Mr. Garner for me that I would stake my life that Gene Wilson has never committed a disreputable act in his entire career.

I have written this letter as I was very much incensed on reading Stanton Garner's letter and I wanted you to know how at least one alumnus felt about your printing the article in question.

A. C. GEISENHOFF '16

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SHIPMATE

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

-'-^

SEA BREEZES _...J

by Paul R. Schratz '39

ALUMNI

NEWS

OFFICERS President— ADM. WALTER F . BOONE, USN (Ret.) 7 1 (5735), Washington, D. C. Vice President (Eastern Area)— M R . HANSON W . BALDWIN '24 (7405), New York, N . Y.

Vice President (Central Area)— RADM. LEON J. JACOBI, USNR (Ret.) "21 (5786), Detroit, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area)— R A D M . MARSHALL W . W H I T E , USN '34 (11548), San Diego, Calif.

Past President— ADM. JERAULD WRIGHT, USN (Ret.) '18 (4915), Taiwan Executive Director— RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN ( R e t ) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— CAPT. ROY B . COWDREY, USN '40 (16118), Executive Assist. 8e Aide, USNA At Large (To serve until Spring Meeting 1965) R A D M . C . E . BELL, USN '39 (13565)

M A J . R . J. PERRICH, U S M C '47 (18611)

R A D M . E . M . ELLER, USN (Ret.) '25

CDR. HARRY D . TRAIN, USN '49

(7738)

(20423) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1966)

CAPT. W . S . BUSIK, USN '43 (15752)

M A ; . G E N . J. N . HART, USMC (Ret.)

R A D M . E . B . FLUCKEY, USN '35

V A D M . R . B . PIRIE, USN (Ret.) '26

'25 (07864) (11861)

(8189) (To serve untd Spring Meeting 1967)

R A D M . L . S . KINTBERGER, USN (Ret.)

'32 (10515)

R A D M . H . B . MILLER, USN (Ret.) '24

(7380) CAPT. D . J. WALSH, USN (Ret.) '27

(9015) From Local Chapters (To serve until Spring Meeting 1965) R A D M . G . E . PETERSON, USN

(Ret.)

R A D M . BEN S . CUSTER, USN (Ret.) "26

(8549) New York

'24 (7611) Boston CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ, USNR '25

(796) Chicago

CAPT. W M . A. SULLIVAN, USN (Ret.)

•35 (12035) Peninsula

(Ret)

CAPT. J. C. SNYDER, USNR (Ret.) '30

R A D M . A. W. MCKECHNIE, USN (Ret.)

CDR. F . R . EDRINGTON, USN (Ret.) '39

C A P T . W . L . PRYOR, JR., USN

'26 (8262) Connecticut '27 (8869) Coronado R A D M . O . H . DODSON, USN (Ret.) '27

(9147) Detroit M R . AMOS R . L . DEACON, JR. '56

Los Angeles M A R C H ,

1 9 6 5

(9980) Philadelphia San Francisco CAPT. FRANK M . EDDY, USN (Ret.) '37

(12779) Seatde V A D M . H . B . JARRETT, USN (Ret.) '22

(6670) Washington

A SANE NAVIGATIONAL POLICY The President's Defense message to Congress apparendy rejects the demands of certain military leaders for a massive civil defense program digging holes and pouring concrete in underground blast shelters. The opposition to the shelter program is not new. A typical lampoon in a letter to the editor of the Harvard Crimson recendy found its way into the Congressional Record.

Entided "A Sane Policy" and allegedly drafted by the Committee on Sane Navigation, it runs as follows.

"It has been brought to our attention that certain elements among the passengers and crew favor the installation of lifeboats on this ship.

These elements have advanced the excuse that such action would save lives in the event of a maritime disaster such as the ship striking an iceberg. Although we share their concern, we remain unalterably opposed to any consideration of their course of action for the following reasons: 1. This program would lull you into a false sense of security.

2. It would cause undue alarm and destroy your desire to continue your voyage in this ship.

3. It demonstrates a lack of faith in our captain.

4. The apparent security which lifeboats offer will make our navigators reckless.

5. These proposals will distract our attention from more important things, i.e., building u n sinkable ships. They may even lead our builders to false economies and the building of ships that are actually unsafe.

6. In the event of being struck by an iceberg (we will never strike first) the lifeboats would certainly sink along with the ship.

7. If they do not sink, you will be saved only for a worse fate, inevitable death on the open sea.

8. If you should be washed ashore on a desert island, you will be unaccustomed to the hostile environment and will surely die of exposure.

9. If you should be rescued by a passing vessel, you would spend a life of remorse mourning your lost loved ones.

10. The panic engendered by a collision with an iceberg would destroy all vestiges of civilized human behavior. We shudder at the vision of one man shooting another for the possession of a lifeboat.

11. Such a catastrophe is too horrible to contemplate. Anyone who does contemplate it obviously advocates it."

In the minds of the traditional Navy, however.

President Johnson is not hazarding the navigation of the ship of state by rejecting the hidden rocks and shoals in the course recommended by the shelter salesmen. T h e President is apparendy joining the Traditionalists who favor balanced conventional and nuclear forces, as opposed to the Utopians who see in The Bomb the solution to all international ills. Here is the crux of military strategy for two decades. It is a paradox of the atomic age that the invulnerability of the missile submarine despite its offensive might makes POLARIS a defensive weapon, while the shelter program, connoting survivability and "winning" a thermo-nuclear exchange, has overtones of preemptive war which makes civil defense, in effect, an offensive technique. Deterrence is our national strategy, and deterrence is sound policy. In the curious logic of the cold war, however, it will work least when the basic assumption is made that it will not work at all.

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iLATE OF NOMINEE; FOR ELECTION

MR. JOHN F. GORDON VADM. W. R. SMEDBERG, III, USN (RET.)

FOR PRESIDENT Vice Admiral William Renwick Smedberg, HI, son of Louise Chaffin Smedberg and the late Brigadier General Smedberg, U. S. Army, was born at Fort Grant, Arizona. After completing his secondary education he entered the Naval Academy in 1922, graduated on 3 June 1926 and was commissioned ensign.

After completion of the summer course in aviation Ensign Smedberg reported in October of 1926 to the USS N E W MEXICO to commence his

first tour of sea duty. In May 1933, nearly seven years later and after having served in several different types of ships as was customary for "first cruise officers" at the time he reported for a course of instruction in communications at the Naval Postgraduate School in Annapolis. Completing the course in 1935 he served at sea in successive radio officer billets until ordered in 1939 as Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations.

August 1951 when he was ordered to command die USS

He was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a fifth Legion of Merit, "For exceptionally meritorious conduct . . . in a duty of great responsibility as commanding officer of the USS IOWA, and as commander of numerous task elements of Fast Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN during operations against the enemy in the Korean area from 31 March to 29 July 1952. . . ."

Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander Destroyer Force, Adantic, for seven months he then returned to Washington as Director, PoliticoMilitary Policy Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. On 4 January 1956 the Secretary of the Navy announced Admiral Smedberg's appointment as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to relieve Admiral Walter F. Boone.

In command of the USS LANSDOWNE and later the USS HUDSON Admiral Smedberg had duty in both the Adantic and the Pacific during the early part of World War II. In January 1944 he became Chief of Staff to Commander Task Force 39 and as such participated in a number of actions from the consolidation of the northern Solomons to the Batde of the Philippine Sea. Ordered to the staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet, in September he served as U. S. Fleet Combat Intelligence Officer for the remainder of the war and until March 1946.

Following two years of significant expansion and planning for further development at the Naval Academy Admiral Smedberg was successively Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific, Commander SECOND Fleet and Commander Striking Force, Adantic and finally Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Personnel and Naval Reserve). From this last position, and on 1 April 1964, he retired from active duty in the Navy, but not from active participation. Admiral Smedberg is now President of the Navy Relief Society and, incidentally, Corresponding Secretary of the Naval Academy Class of 1926.

From March until May in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations he then became Aide to the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable James Forrestal.

By way of a year's duty as a destroyer squadron commander Admiral Smedberg returned to the Naval Academy and remained there as Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering until

Admiral Smedberg is married to the former Miss Claudia Stuart Barden of Washington, D. C. The Smedbergs have three children: Claudia Stuart Adams, wife of Capt. Robert S. Adams, USN; LCdr. William R. Smedberg, IV, USN; and Lt. Edwin B. Smedberg, USN. Their permanent address is 8405 Burdette Rd., Bethesda, Md. 20014.

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FOR VICE PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CENTRAL AREA

IOWA.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1922 Mr. Gordon resigned from the service and entered the Graduate School at the University of Michigan. A year later, with a degree in mechanical engineering under his belt, he found employment with the Cadillac Motor Car Division and thus commenced his long and successful career with the General Motors Corporation.

Through a series of promotions in Cadillac Mr. Gordon became Chief Engineer in 1943 and General Manager in 1946. In this same year he was elected a Vice President of the General Motors Corporation. Continuing promotions led to his election in 1958 to the office of President and Chief Operating Officer of this great industrial organization.

In mid 1965 Mr. Gordon will reach the mandatory age for retirement from direct Corporation activity but anticipates a continuation of participation through membership on the Board of Directors and various committees.

Over the years he has participated in various activities such as United Foundation, Providence Hospital, Junior Achievement, Citizens Research Council, "Traffic Safety Association, U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, Army Ordnance Association and Oakland University Foundation. Mr. Gordon is currentiy serving as President of the Automobile Manufacturers Association. He is a member of the Society of Automobile Engineers and the Engineering Society of Detroit. His club memberships include the Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Press Club, Recess, Press Club and Links Club of New York City.

In 1927 Mr. Gordon married the former Miss Ruth Morrison of Oak Park, 111. The Gordons have a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.

SHIPMATE

LT. A. CLARK BOUGHTON, III, USNR

MR. PEYTON L ANDERSON

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Mr. Anderson, a native of Macon, Ga., entered the Naval Academy in 1925 with the class of 1929. In 1927, because of physical disability, he resigned and returned to Macon where he accepted a position in the national advertising department of The Macon Telegraph. In 1929 he was made circulation manager and in 1931 he became assistant general manager of The Telegraph and News, the latter having been purchased by The Telegraph in 1930. Following a steady rise in the business, Mr. Anderson was elected president of the Macon Telegraph Publishing Company and still holds that position. In 1947 he became publisher of the two newspapers.

Mr. Anderson was commissioned a lieutenant (jg) in the Naval Reserve in 1932. Early in 1941 he was called to active duty and served during the war as public relations officer, first for the Sixth Naval District and then on the staff of Commander Seventh Fleet. Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and a Commendation Ribbon, he was released to inactive duty in 1945 with the rank of commander.

Having served as a director for the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association he was elected president of that organization in 1953 and served for one year. The following year he served as Chairman of the Board for SNPA. In April 1964 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. He is Chairman of the Board of Drinnon, Inc., former president of the Macon Area Development Commission, a past president of the Macon Chamber of Commerce, a director of The Southern Company, The Georgia Southern & Florida Railway, The Citizens and Southern National Bank, and the American Southern Insurance Company.

In January 1956 President Eisenhower appointed Mr. Anderson to the Board of Visitors of the Naval Academy for a three-year term. In 1959 the President designated him a member of the International Development Advisory Board to serve for 1959 and 1960.

Mr. Anderson is married to the former Miss Katherine McClure of Macon. The Andersons have two married daughters. Their home is 1182 Oakcliff Rd., Macon, Ga. 31201.

MARCH,

1965

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Capt. Beach graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1939 and achieved the rank of Captain in 1956. He has served in cruisers, destroyers, auxiliaries and submarines, and has commanded a total of five ships, the last of which was USS TRITON, a nuclear submarine. TRITON,

at the time the largest submarine in the world and the first ship with multiple nuclear reactors, circumnavigated the world submerged in 1960.

Since 1963 Captain Beach has been assigned to the Office of Program Planning in the Pentagon.

He has written numerous articles and stories relating to the Navy and naval subjects and is the author of three published books, two of which have received national ratings as best sellers.

Captain and Mrs. Beach and their three children live in Chevy Chase, Md. FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1949 Mr. Boughton served for two years in the Amphibious Forces in Korean waters. In 1952 he was designated a naval aviator and thereafter had duty with Patrol Squadron 26 and on the staff of Fleet Air Wing "THREE. In June 1955 he resigned and became District Advertising Manager in Boston and New York for McGraw-Hill Publications. In 1963 he became National Sales Manager of Missiles and Rockets Magazine, an American Aviation publication.

Mr. Boughton is a member of the American Instimte of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Air Force Association, the National Aviation Club and the Wings Club of New York. He i^ active in alumni affairs and has been elected to and is now serving on the Executive Committee of the class of 1949. He is a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve.

The Boughtons, he and his wife Mickey together with their five children, make their home in Severna Park, Md. FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Rear Admiral Caswell, a native of Brockton, Mass., graduated from the Naval Academy in 1927. As a young officer he served in batdeships, destroyers, cruisers, and in a gunboat in the old Yangtze River Patrol. In 1937 he completed the communications course at the Postgraduate School in Annapolis. Following this he returned to sea

as a Flag Lieutenant, and in 1941-42 served in the Division of Naval Communications, office of CNO where he contributed markedly to the improvement in radio frequency allocation problems, and edited a new version of the U. S. Navy Communication Instructions which remains, only slightly changed, to this day.

During World War II he commanded the destroyers MORRIS and RADFORD participating in six

of the Pacific campaigns.

After the war he returned to the office of CNO again in communications. From 1948-49 he held the unique post of Naval Attache in Switzerland, the only U. S. Naval Officer ever to reside in such post. In 1950-51 he commanded Destroyer Squadron Twelve in the Adantic. From 1952 to 1953 he commanded the heavy cruiser BALTIMORE in the Mediterranean and Adantic. During 1953-54 he was Chief of Staff to Commander Seventh Fleet, operating off Korea, Japan and Formosa.

RADM. GORDON L. CASWELL, USN (RET.) 23

RADM. CLIFFORD S. COOPER, USN (RET.)

Adm. Caswell then returned to the office of CNO as Deputy Director of Naval Communications, the post from which he retired in 1957.

During his career he has been the recipient of several special letters of commendation from the Secretary of the Navy, as well as two such commendations from the Secretary of State for his contributions at International Conferences on Telecommunications. He holds the Legion of Merit with Combat V, the Bronze Star with Combat V, Commendation Medal, and fourteen campaign ribbons.

Since retirement he has resided in Chevy Chase, Md., and is actively engaged in business as President, Washington Associates, Inc., a technical consulting and advisory firm to industry.

He is a member of the Army-Navy Club, Washington, the New York Yacht Club, Chesapeake Yacht Club, as well as several professional and social groups in the Washington area.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Born in Salt Lake City, Rear Admiral Cooper was appointed to the Naval Academy from Utah and graduated in 1927. He was the Naval Academy's first intercollegiate champion fancy diver.

In 1930 he was designated as a naval aviator and subsequendy served in carrier fighters, cruiser seaplanes and "big boats." The outbreak of World War II found him serving with the British Navy.

This duty was followed by that of Assistant for Aviation Plans in the Bureau of Aeronautics, executive officer of the USS SAN JACINTO, and Aviation Operations Officer on the staff of Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Admiral Cooper has commanded the Naval Air Stations at Banana River, Cecil Field, and Grosse Isle, Mich. He has been commanding officer of the carriers MONDORO and MIDWAY. As

a flag officer he has served as Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Commander Carrier Division Six, Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Air, Commander Fleet Air, Mediterranean, and Commander Naval Activities, Mediterranean, from which duty he retired in June 1962.

Since retirement the admiral has been kept busy handling personal family affairs, traveling, including a space available trip to the Orient, moving from Florida to California and keeping his hand in at his hobbies, music, photography, golf, swimming, gardening on half an acre and playing handy man.

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Photo by Karsh, Ottawa MR. AUGUSTUS C. LONG

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Mr. Long, a member of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of Texaco, Inc., was born in Florida on August 23, 1904. After graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1926, he served at sea in the Navy for four years.

Joining Texaco in 1930, Mr. Long subsequendy held various positions in the Company's domestic and foreign operations, including those of General Manager in Ireland and Managing Director in The Netherlands. He was elected Vice President in charge of Foreign Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eastern Hemisphere in 1949, and was named a Director of the Company a year later. In 1951, he was elected Executive Vice President; in 1953, President; and in 1956, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Long retired from the Company on 31 December 1964, after 35 years of service. He remains a Director of the Company and a member of the Executive Committee.

Again in the Navy during the Second World War, he served at the Supreme Allied Command in London as coordinator of petroleum supplies for the European Theatre.

Mr. Long is President of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Hospital in the City of New York; a senior board member of the National Industrial Conference Board; a board member of the American Petroleum Institute and the Metropolitan Opera Association; a member of The Business Council, and The Pilgrims; a member of the Board of Regents of Boston College; and a director of Freeport Sulphur Company, and of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States.

In a ceremony held at The Hague in 1955, Mr. Long was presented with the Commander's Cross of the Order of Orange Nassau. He received honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws from Boston College in 1957, from St. Joseph's College in 1961, and from Columbia University in 1964, and an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Hampden-Sydney College in 1963.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Lieutenant Commander MacKinnon entered the Naval Academy from New Jersey. Graduating well up in the class of 1955 he was commissioned ensign and reported for his first duty in the

LCDR. MALCOLM MacKINNON, USN

USS BENHAM where, until May 1958, he served successively as CIC officer and engineer officer.

Upon being detached from the BENHAM he entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a student in naval construction and engineering with a specialty in propulsion. Three years later, with a Master of Science degree in hand, he reported to Submarine School. Upon completion of the course in December 1961 he was assigned to the USS GROUPER for duty. Before leaving that vessel in July 1963 he had qualified in submarines, served as engineer officer, operations officer, navigator and executive officer.

Designated as an enginering duty officer (1400) LCdr. MacKinnon is now on duty at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard where he is Assistant Planning and Estimating Superintendent for Submarines.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Lieutenant Commander Metcalf, a native of Holyoke, Mass., graduated from the Naval Academy in 1951. His assignments at sea have been in the USS WATTS, on the staff of Commander Cruiser Division Six and commanding officer of the USS KING COUNTY (AG 157). LCdr. Met-

calf has served ashore as an instructor at the Naval Academy, in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Officer Plans Section, and he is a graduate of the Postgraduate School, Operations Analysis curriculum. He is presently the commanding officer of

the

USS

WESTCHESTER COUNTY ( L S T

1167).

LCdr. Metcalf has long been active in alumni affairs and has served as a member of the Executive Committee of his class organization and as an active observer at the Board of Trustees' meetings of the National USNA Alumni Association.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE Lieutenant Prokop entered the Naval Academy on a competitive Presidential appointment and graduated with the class of 1956. He attended the Supply Corps School at Athens, Ga., and, after completion of the course there, was assigned to the staff of Commander Destroyers Adantic Fleet in the emergency relief pool. From the billet of supply officer, USS FESSENDEN, he was ordered to the Naval Academy where for two years he was an instructor in Marine Engineering.

Following duty at the Academy Lt. Prokop spent three years with the Naval Mission in SHIPMATE

LT. JAN S. PROKOP, (SC) USN

Photo by McGrath Studio

Venezuela as logistics advisor to the Venezuelan Navy and administrative officer for Commander, U. S. Military Group. During the Cuban Quarantine Operation he was assigned to Commander South Adantic to establish supply procedures for the combined South American-U. S. Task Force portion of the quarantine.

Lt. Prokop earned a master's degree in management/data processing at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, and since completing the course there he has been on duty as Chief, Data Systems Support Office, Oakland Branch, a tenant activity at the Naval Supply Center, Oakland, Calif.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE

Born in Minneapolis and appointed from Minnesota, Mr. Quady was graduated from the Naval Academy in June, 1942. He served in CARMICK,

FANNING

and

WINSLOW

and

was

awarded the Bronze Star Medal (V) for action off the Marianas. He resigned in December 1946 and soon joined the digital computing firm of Engineering Research Associates in St. Paul. Later he moved to North American Aviation in Anaheim, California. Here he was responsible for the

LCDR. PAUL D. RICHMOND, USNR LCDR. EMMETT R. QUADY, USNR

design of the autonavigator computor memory which helped guide NAUTILUS and SKATE under the North Pole, and was adopted for the SINS System. Since 1960, Mr. Quady has been UNIVAC's Defense Systems Division Western Regional Manager. He is a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE

Paul D. Richmond '42, an "eye-unsat," was commissioned in the Naval Reserve and served throughout World War II at Great Lakes, with the Twelfth Amphibs at Okinawa, and at Yokosuka.

In 1946 he returned to Detroit, becoming a stock broker and eventually a general parmer of the N.Y.S.E. firm of Wading, Lerchen & Co. He served as secretary and later president for six years of the Detroit Alumni Chapter, and is a life member of the National Alumni Association.

He is also a member of the Detroit Athletic Club, Gowanie Golf Club, Navy League, Rotary, Engineering Society, Economics Club and Financial Analysts Society.

Staff and Defense Department on the U. S. Delegation to the Eighteen Nation Disarmament Conference.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE

Commander Train graduated from the Naval Academy in 1949. He served in the HAROLD J. ELLISON

(DD

864),

HARRY E . HUBBARD

(DD

748), and WAHOO ( S S 565) before reporting to the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, in 1956. He was subsequently assigned to the Joint Secretariat, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after which he reported to ENTEMEDOR (SS 340) for duty as executive officer.

In 1960, Commander Train returned to Washington where he served with the Bureau of Naval Personnel as Assistant Submarine Placement Officer. He commanded BARBEL (SS 580) from 1962 to 1964. He reported to his present assignment in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy in August 1964.

Commander Train was first elected to the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association in 1962. He is also serving as the President of the class of 1949.

FOR TRUSTEE AT LARGE

Captain Schratz, president of his class of 1939, is a man of diversified talents. As a midshipman he played football, was a member of the crew and was assistant director and concertmaster of the orchestra. He is a submariner and wears the submarine combat insignia for nine successful war patrols in World War II. His numerous duty assignments since the war have not precluded active participation in Alumni Association matters. He has been a monthly contributor to Shipmate for nineteen years. Capt.

Schratz is widely known for lectures on estate planning and professional articles in the field of national security and defense organization. He is a Naval War College graduate and a Master of Arts in international relations (Boston University).

Now on duty in the Plans and Policy Division, Office of the Secretary of Defense, he has but recendy returned from Geneva, Switzerland, where he served as representative of the Joint Chiefs of

CAPT. PAUL R. SCHRATZ, USN CDR. HARRY D. TRAIN, I I , USN M A R C H ,

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what's The Dope

ALL HAyS ZIP!

Postal authorities will soon require zip code numbers for all Shipmate mailing addresses. All hands are requested to provide zip codes with all future changes of addresses.

A D M . MINTER TO SHAPE

Following his relief as Superintendent and detachment from the Naval Academy in June RAdm. Charles S. Minter, Jr. '37 will report to NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Lyman L. Lemnitzer, USA, for duty. Adm. Minter is to relieve RAdm. Francis D. Foley '32 as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Policy at Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe. Mrs. Minter will accompany the Admiral to Paris.

Adm. Minter's current tour of duty at the Naval Academy commenced with his return in June 1961 as Commandant of Midshipmen. In January 1964 he was promoted to the rank of rear admiral and succeeded RAdm. Charles C. Kirkpatrick '31 as Superintendent. Adm. Minter will be relieved by RAdm. Draper L. Kauffman '33.

HOMECOMING

1965

This year the celebration of homecoming at the Naval Academy will take its same customary and well known form BUT it is scheduled for a later date than usual. Mark it down on your calendar for the 8th, 9th and 10th of October.

The game, as heretofore, will be with the College of William and Mary; there will be the interesting and informative Alumni Assembly that all hands rely upon for the most up to date and authoritative dope; there will be the much anticipated Alumni Reception in Dahlgren Hall and dinner in the midshipmen's mess hall and many other gala events both before and after those here mentioned. October 8, 9 and 10â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Be there!

SPECIAL COURSE AT HARVARD

Five graduates of the Naval Academy have been selected, along with 150 business and governmental executives from the United States, Canada and abroad, to participate in the 47th session of the Advanced Management Program of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. They are Mr. James R. Allen '43, Capt. William R. Boehm '40, Capt.

William C. Bryan '40, Capt. David L. G. King '40 and Capt. Edward C. Svendsen '41.

The 13-week course, one of two executive development programs offered by Harvard Business School, is designed especially for executives who hold top management positions or have clearly demonstrated their potential for such responsibility in the near future.

SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINES

Issue April, 1965 May, 1965 June-July, 1965

Copy Due at Alumni March April May

House 15 12 28

PLUS CA CHANGE, PLUS C'EST LA MEME CHOSE

The following letter, written very neady on good stationery, was found recently in a 1905 Lucky Bag in the library of Alumni House.

"Please kind sirs, if there are two tickets for the Army and Navy game what ain't workin' will you send them to a little girl (of 19 or so, especially the 'or so') what wants to go to that game awful bad.

"Two former cadets at your Academy who sent me tickets year before last told me that Paines Celery Compound was good for the nerves. I took seven consecutive botdes before I could muster enough courage to write this.

But then I says to myself, says 1, nothing venture, nothing have, besides I know you are not so hard hearted as to let a poor 'orphint' weep real weeps just because she can't go to the game, especially as she is a 'really and truly, black and bluely, lay me down and cut me in twoly Navy girl.'

"With best wishes for my venture, I am

success in this

Yours for the Navy (Miss) F. J. W. Box # 1 3 8 3 Phila., Pa. "P.S. How's the goat?"

"Dear Miss F. J. W., GEN. OMAR N. BRADLEY was presented the annual award of the Touchdown Club of New York by Jimmy Jemall '17, inquiring photographer of the New York News and President of the Club, at the annual dinner held on 21 Jan. at the Hotel Astor. Previous award winners have been Adm. Halsey '04, Gen. MacArthur and RAdm. Tom Hamilton '27.

Your convincing request for two Army-Navy game tickets has come to my attention. Unformnately our records do not indicate whether or not your plea was successful.

Presumably, the game to which you referred is the 1904 game which, sad to relate, we lost 11-0. If you want to see a big Navy victory, please inform the Executive Director of the USNA Alumni Association and I will be happy to send you the two tickets you requested a short time ago.

With best wishes for success in our venture this fall, I am Yours for the Navy W. F. F. P.S. The goat is old and gnarly, but he still can take the bacon from the worn out Army mule!"

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S H I P M A T E

SHERWOODE

Hasft Call A D A M S , BENJAMIN ERNEST, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 3 5 ) , 14 J o n . ' 6 5 , G u a d a l a j a r a , M e x .

C A L H O U N , OTIS V A U G H A N , JR. (COL USMC RET ' 4 0 ) , 2 5 J a n . ' 6 5 , Huntsville, A l a .

CARVER, LAMAR PEYTON (RADM USN ' 2 9 ) , 7 Feb. ' 6 5 , O a k l a n d , Calif.

RET

DASHIELL, ROBERT BROOKE (CAPT USN RET ' 1 7 ) , 6 Feb. ' 6 5 , U S N H , A n n a p o l i s , M d .

DAVIS, ARTHUR CAYLEY ( A D M USN RET ' 1 5 ) , 10 Feb. ' 6 5 , U S N H , Bethesda, M d .

DEARTH, HAROLD FLETCHER (CAPT USN RET '25), 21 Jan. '65, Veterans Administration H o s p i t a l , S e p u l v e d a , Calif.

FORNEY, EDWARD H A N N A , JR. (BRIG GEN USMC RET ' 3 1 ) , 21 J a n . ' 6 5 , San Francisco, Calif.

FULTON, R A Y M O N D LESTER (RADM USN RET '33), 29 Jan. '65, Fayetteville, Ark. GIESSER, ARTHUR ARLO (CDR USN RET ' 3 5 ) , 19 J a n . ' 6 5 , San D i e g o , Calif.

HALL, STEPHEN KETCHAM (CAPT USN ' 1 9 ) , 10 Feb. ' 6 5 , San D i e g o , Calif.

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J O R D A N , LELAND, JR. (CDR USN RET ' 0 8 ) , 4 Dec. ' 6 4 , H a l l o w e i l , M e .

LAYSER, RICHARD GENE (CDR USN ' 4 7 ) , 4 Feb. ' 6 5 , A A , USS SARATOGA, M e d i t e r r a nean.

N I L O N , LEO W I L L I A M (RADM USN RET ' 2 7 ) , 2 6 Feb. ' 6 5 , M a l a g a , Spain.

S H A W , H I R A M PAUL (LT USN RET ' 2 1 ) , 5 J a n . ' 6 5 , S w e e t w a t e r , Fla. SMITH, FREDERIC W A L T O N (CDR USN ' 4 9 ) , 8 Feb. ' 6 5 , A A , B o a r d m a n , O r e .

SMITH, JULIUS ELBRIDGE, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 3 1 ) , 16 N o v . ' 6 4 , San Francisco, Calif.

AYERST TAFFINDER

'06

VAdm. Sherwoode A. Taffinder, USN (Ret.), died 25 Jan. at the Newport Naval Hospital, R. I. Services were held 29 Jan. at St. .Andrew's Chapel of the Naval Academy, with interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Admiral Taffinder, a native of Council Bluffs, la., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1906, then as required by law received his commission as Ensign in February 1908, after serving two years at sea. He served throughout World War I, and later was on the staff of the Naval War College and was Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander, Batde Force, U. S. Fleet in both USS

CALIFORNIA and

USS

PENNSYLVANIA, flag-

ships. He was then appointed Commander, Cruiser Division 5, then reported to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He had duty as Commandant, Thirteenth Naval District, Seatde, with additional duty as Commandant of the Puget Sound Navy Yard, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

During World War II he served as Commander, Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, then as Commandant, Fourteenth Naval District and Commander, Hawaiian Sea Frontier, when he was awarded Gold Stars in lieu of a Second and Third Legion of Merit. He was retired on 1 Jan. 1947.

Survivors include his widow, Margaret Brownell Taffinder of 20 Seaview Ave., Newport; a son, Capt. S. A. Taffinder, Jr. (SC) USN, and two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Burns and Mrs. Constance Seaton.

GAYLORD

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RAdm. Gaylord Church, I11,(CEC) USN (Ret.), died 12 Jan. at the Bruce Manor Nursing Home, Clearwater, Fla. Graveside services were held at the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Pinellas Co. with the Rev. Robert S. Lambert, D.D., rector.

Episcopal Church of the Ascension, officiating.

Military rites were conducted by MacDill Air Force Base. He is survived by a son, Gaylord Church, IV, of Clearwater; a niece, Mrs. William B. Howard of Tarboro, N. C , and two grandsons.

Admiral Church was born in Meadville, Pa., and attended Allegheny College in that city before entering the Naval Academy in 1905, graduating in 1909, ninth in his class. He later graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. and was commissioned in the Civil Engineering Corps. During his 42 years as a naval officer, he served in the Far East, China and the Philippines. Just prior to World War II and during that war, he was supervising engineer in charge of war plants, naval installations and naval construction for the entire Eastern seaboard of the United States, and west to Pittsburgh and Buffalo. He retired 1 Nov. 1945.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite of Bremerton, Wash. Among honors received during his career were the Legion of Merit, presented by the late President Roosevelt, the Silver Star, and a plaque awarded by the Seabees for having directed the first fighting battalion of Navy Civil Engineers.

MARVIN

SHERWOOD M A R C H ,

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LUTHER BROWN

'11

Mr. Marvin L. Brown, who served during World War I in the Naval Reserve, died at his home in Philadelphia, Pa. on 23 Jan. He had been suffering from a heart condition for several years.

A native of Gilliam, Mo., he was born on 11 Feb. 1888 and taught school there before entering the Naval Academy, from where he graduated in 1911. Following graduation he resigned for physical reasons but re-entered the service during World War I. In 1922 he returned to commercial pursuits and was connected with the Midvale Steel Co. for over 37 years.

He is survived by two sons, Marvin L. Brown, Jr. and Robert DePue Brown of the home address, 478 W. Manheim St., Philadelphia.

ARTHUR

CAYLEY DAVIS

'15

Adm. Arthur Cayley Davis, USN (Ret.), died 10 Feb. at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. Services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel and interment with full military honors followed in the Arlington National Cemetery on 15 Feb. Admiral Davis was born in Columbia, S. C. and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1915. During World War I he served with the U. S. Destroyer Force in Queenstown, Ireland.

After the war he took an ordnance postgraduate course at the University of Chicago and received a Master of Science degree in 1922, and qualified as a Naval Aviator in 1924. He was connected with and instrumental in the development of early dive bombing and the Norden bombsight.

In 1928 he commanded a squadron of dive bombers in the LANGLEY.

In World War II commencing in June 1942, Adm. Davis commanded the carrier ENTERPRISE for a period of six months. During this period ENTERPRISE sank 35 Japanese vessels and shot down 185 enemy aircraft. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his service during this period.

Later in World War II he was Chief of Staff to the Commander Fifth Fleet and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for that service.

After 1945 he held various posts in Washington including that of Director of the Joint Staff for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as Deputy U. S. Representative with the Standing Group of NATO, and in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs.

In the latter assignment he was awarded a second Distinguished Service Medal.

After retirement, he continued to serve in the Department of Defense and was recalled to active duty for a year in 1959. He lived at 3915 Thornapple St., Chevy Chase, Md. He is survived by his widow, Eunice W. Davis; two sons, Arthur Cayley Davis, Jr. of Washington, D. C , and John Holden Davis of Brooklyn, New York; a sister, Mrs. Allison Dugdale of Concord, Mass, and a brother, Robert C. Davis of Thorsby, Ala. ROBERT BROOKE DASHIELL

'17

Capt. Robert B. Dashiell, USN (Ret.), died 6 Feb. after a lengthy illness at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis. Services were held at St. Anne's Church, with interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Capt. Dashiell was an outstanding athlete during midshipman days when he was a member of the swimming team which broke several records.

He also was a member of the football team, earning the " N " during his first class year. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1917.

He retired from the service in 1946 and returned to Annapolis where he made his home at 90 Duke of Gloucester St. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Hatcher of Falls Church, Va. and Mrs. T. L. Gatch of Alexandria, Va. STEPHEN

KETCHAM HALL

'19

From San Diego, Calif, came word of the death of Capt. Stephen K. Hall, USN (Ret.), which took place 10 February. Interment was in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

A native of Ashtabula, O., he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1919. He had a Master's Degree from Stevens Institute.

PAUL J O H N S O N

'22

Cdr. Paul Johnson, (SC) USNR (Ret.), passed away last summer. Paul was spending a weekend alone, as he often liked to do, in his small summer cottage on a Kentucky lake. He was found dead in the cottage by a neighbor, and was believed to have died on 1 Sept. 1964.

He is survived by his widow, Elsie Kemp Johnson, who resides at 3423 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, O. Interment was in Springrove Cemetery, Cincinnati.

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ARTHUR E. PEW, JR. '22 On 18 Jan., Arthur E. Pew, Jr., died at Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia. Services were held on 21 Jan. at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

Art attended Massachusetts Instimte of Technology after leaving the Naval Academy, and joined the production department of Sun Oil Co. in 1922. Later that year he transferred to the refining department where he served as chief engineer in 1926-27. He became a member of the board of directors in 1927, and in 1930 was made vice-president of manufacturing.

His survivors include his widow, Julia Ford Pew; three sons, a daughter and seven grandchildren.

HAROLD FLETCHER DEARTH '25 Capt. Harold Fletcher Deartii, USN (Ret.), died 21 Jan. in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Sepulveda, Calif., where he had been a patient for many months.

Harry was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1925 and was retired physically in 1939. He came back on active duty during World War II, serving in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

Following retirement he returned to Southern California where he was a real estate broker in La Mesa. He is survived by his widow, Marian, and a daughter, Carolyn Ann. LAMAR PEYTON CARVER '29 RAdm. Lamar P. Carver, USN (Ret.), died 7 Feb., in the Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif. Services were held on 10 Feb. at Woodside Village Church, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery on 12 Feb. A 1929 graduate of the Naval Academy, he was attached to the flight test division at the Anacostia Naval Air Station at the outbreak of World War II. During the war he served as a bomber pilot; during the invasion of North Africa he led a division of planes over Casablanca harbor and sank two enemy submarines, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross.

After the war he was graduated from the Naval War College at Newport, R. I. and from 194849 served on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

In

1955

he commanded BON HOMME RICHARD.

Prior to retirement in 1959 he was commanding officer of the Naval Air Station at Glenview, 111.

In addition to the Navy Cross he held more than a dozen service medals.

He is survived by his widow, Helyn of 630 La Mesa Dr., Menlo Park, Calif.; a son, John Daniel, and daughter, Sara Lynn.

EDWARD HANNA FORNEY, JR. '31

ARTHUR ARLO GIESSER '35 Cdr. Arthur A. Giesser, USN (Ret.), died 19 Jan. in San Diego, Calif. Interment was in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. He was born in Anderson, Ind. Arlo was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1935, and had service during World War II. He was an aviator serving in LEXINGTON, SHANGRI-

LA and INTREPID. Following retirement in 1960 he became technical director and associate producer for Gallu Productions in Hollywood, Calif.

He helped produce "Border Patrol" and "Navy Log." Survivors include his widow, Thelma; four sons, Arthur A. Jr., Carl Edward, Chris John and Stanley Joe, and daughters, Arlene Gale, Linda Louise, Judy Ann and Debra Lynn; four grandchildren, and a sister.

OTIS VAUGHAN CALHOUN, JR. '40 Col. Otis V. Calhoun, Jr., USMC (Ret.), died 25 Jan. of a heart attack at the Huntsville Hospital, Ala. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery. Pallbearers were a Marine detachment from Ordnance Guided Missile School, with honorary pallbearers including Don Blue, Gil Schlendering, Bob Richards, William Dilworth, Ben Shelton and William Harris.

A native of Selma, Ala., he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1940 and served in World War II when he commanded a squadron of dive bombers during the invasion of Guadalcanal. He later commanded a carrier group at sea in 1945. His last post before retiring in 1964 was as Marine Corps representative of the North American Air Defense Command at Boulder, Col., after which he joined Boeing Co. He is survived by his widow, Marian, and a daughter Merrie, of Huntsville; two brothers and four sisters.

Maj. Robert L. Meinhold, USAF, was killed in a helicopter crash at Pound Ridge, N. Y. on 21 Dec. He had been assigned to the Lycoming division of Avco at Stratford. The crash occurred on a return flight from Stewart Air Force Base.

A native of Brockport, N . Y., he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1951, then attended the Air Force pilot training school. He served from 1952-57 as a pilot with various fighter-interceptor squadrons of the Air Defense Command. He received a Master's Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; an infant son, Robert L. born on 21 Jan., and a daughter, Lisa; his parents, a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Hilton, N. Y.

DONALD WAYNE BEARD '53 LCdr. Donald W. Beard, USN, died as the result of an aircraft accident on 9 Dec. He was initially reported missing on the tenth when his aircraft failed to return. The resulting search located the wreckage and his death was confirmed.

At the time of the accident, he was attached to VAH-5 on board USS RANGER. Services were held at the Navy Chapel, NAS, Sanford, Fla. on 5 Feb.

BENJAMIN ERNEST ADAMS, JR. '35

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RICHARD GENE LAYSER, '47 Cdr. Richard Gene Layser, USN, was lost at sea in the Western Mediterranean when the A l H aircraft he was piloting failed to become airborne upon catapulting from USS SARATOGA. The accident occurred on 4 Feb., and there was no recovery. He was serving as Commanding Officer, VA-35.

Dick entered the Naval Academy as a GM Ic with a hashmark, and was graduated in 1947.

He was a native of Lancaster, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary Elizabeth, one son and two daughters, of 2515 Elbow Rd., Orange Park, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the class of '47 sent a contribution toward a memorial in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at Annapolis.

Brig.Gen. Edward H. Forney, USMC (Ret.), died of cancer on 21 Jan. in San Francisco, Calif.

Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

General Forney, who was born in Colorado in 1909, was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1931. He received the Bronze Star for service in the New Georgia campaign in World War II and two Legion of Merit citations and an Air Medal during the Korean War. Following retirement in 1959 he was appointed safety adviser for the agency for International Development at Saigon.

He is survived by his widow Inore, and a son, 1st Lt. Edward Forney, USMC, of San Francisco, and his mother of Washington, D. C. Capt. Benjamin Ernest Adams, Jr., USN (Ret.), died in Guadalajara, Mexico, on 14 Jan. Interment with full military honors was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Benjy was a submariner who had duty as executive officer of ALBACORE and commander of RASHER during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" along with the Presidential Unit Citation with star and the Army Distinguished Unit Emblem. Following retirement in 1957 he made his home in Guadalajara.

FREDERIC WALTON SMITH '49 Cdr. Frederic W. Smith, USN, was killed in an aircraft accident on 8 Feb. while piloting an A3 from Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash, on a low-level training bomb run. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 12 Feb. Cdr. Smith was born 16 Oct. at South Weymouth, Mass. Following graduation, from the Naval Academy in 1949, he served in MIDWAY, completed flight training, and was a jet photo reconnaissance pilot based in BOXER in the Pacific.

His last tour of duty was with Heavy Attack Squadron Four.

Surviving are his widow, Suzanne McHenry Smith, and sons Frederick Walton 12, Dana Leigh 11, and Craig Baldwin 9, of 113 Crescent Loop, Oak Harbor, Wash.

FREDERIC WALTON SMITH '49

Don was born on 11 May 1928 in Wichita Falls, Tex. He joined the Navy in August of 1945 and attended NAPS briefly before being admitted to the Naval Academy. Following graduation in June of 1953, he served as navigator in USS BROWN and entered flight training in February of 1954. He was designated an aviator on 1 April 1955 and served with VF-114. He attended Postgraduate School and completed the two-year aeronautical engineering course in June SHIPMATE

of 1960. He then served as Technical Liaison Officer at Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility in Albuquerque, N. M. In January of 1962 he was transferred to VAH-3 and in September was transferred to V.-\H-5 with which he served until his accident.

Don is survived by his widow. Donna Jones Beard; two children, Daniel Woodrow and David William; and his mother, Mrs. Lola B. Beard of Clarendon, Tex. The family plans to locate in the San Diego, Calif, area in the near future.

Dope Sec'y, RAdm. A. H. Van Keuren, USN (Ret.), 8013 Aberdeen Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20014 As my first item, "on a more cheerful note" as our Shipmate editor suggests, I list the 1903 juniors living in the Washington area. It took a litde research but the effort was rewarding. There are at least eight such juniors, here listed alphabetically: Walter Stratton Anderson, Jr., Rosalie Van Auken Blouin, Lewis C. Kibbee, Frederick V. McNair, Jr., Frances Van Keuren Pestalozzi, William W. Smyth, Jr., Alex H. Van Keuren, Jr., and Howell Walker.

Of course there are 1903 grandchildren too numerous to mention but if there are any more juniors here I wish they would advise me so I can get them all together on some auspicious occasion. Now that Betty Stark and I are the only '03 survivors in the area, we'll have to pass the scepter to the next generation.

Our sympathy goes out to Duncan Gatewood, who, I am informed by Walter Anderson, lost his fine son Bryan in an air crash between Phoenix and Las Vegas on 16 November 1964. He was a Yale graduate, served two years as an Ensign in the Navy and was an officer of the Bankers Trust Co. I regret to report the death of Gertrude Eraser Smyth on 26 January 1965 at her home 3209 Macomb St., N.W., Washington, after a long illness. She was the widow of Capt. W. W. (Bill) Smyth, 1903. A native of Germantown, Pa., she came to the Washington area in 1913 and was an active Red Cross worker in both World Wars.

Survivors include a son, W. W. Smyth, Jr., and two grandchildren. Mrs. Smyth, Jr., was Placide Kerrick, daughter of Charley Kerrick, 1902.

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The two California groups of '05 celebrated the 60th anniversary of their graduation on 30 Jan. in the San Francisco area, and on Sunday, 31 Jan., in the southern area.

Chester NIMITZ was the host in the Bay area, when he entertained at a luncheon in his home on Yerba Buena Island, in San Francisco Bay. Present, with gay cheers, were Court, Canaga, Irvine, Orr, Shipp and Woods. Chester had invited all who live elsewhere on the West Coast, but none could attend although Burnham, MacFall and Stott sent their proxies, each good for one drink.

On the same day, Catharine Gaddis gave a luncheon party at her new home at Lake Park, Oakland. Guests were Anita Court, Janet Irvine, Peggy Kays and Anna Shipp.

Arthur STOTT was the organizer for the occasion down south, when he and his wife Grace were hosts at luncheon at the Yacht Club. Guests included the Hubert Burnhams and the Roscoe MacFalls.

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Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockbarn Dr, Bethesda, Md. 20034

We have all been saddened by the death of Sherwoode TAFFINDER on 25 January at Newport, R. I. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

During his midshipman days he was an outstanding athlete and classmates will remember that he was a member of the Navy crew—8-oared shell—which was undefeated his first class year.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Margaret and members of the family. Her home is at 20 Seaview Ave., Newport.

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Sec'y, Capt. R. C. Parker, USN (Ret.) 5706 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Md. 20014

Estelle G Y G A X

Of sorrow to all of us was the recent death on the west coast of Estelle Gygax. Our most sincere sympathy goes to Felix and their two sons.

Kent and Floride HEWITT are wintering at Carvel Hall, from which base they are in easy touch with many classmates and also with their

daughter, the wife of Capt. Gerald Norton, whose home is in Falls Church, Va. Capt. Norton is on duty in the Navy Department.

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Sec'y, Como. Harry A. Badt, USN (Ret.) Blair House, 8201 16th St. Silver Spring, Md.

On 3 Jan. I had a phone call from Evan RINEHART in Baltimore saying he had been talking to Skinny ROCKWELL who told him that I had been appointed class secretary and he wished to congratulate me. Evan seemed cheerful and said he was getting around nicely in his wheel chair.

Just five minutes later a phone call from Lt. Col. Robert "Bobby" WATERS, USA (Ret.), who lives in Falls Church, Va., asking if I knew Rinehart's address. I gave it to him and told him I had just talked to Rinehart. Bobby was surprised to hear that the Haller BELTS are living in Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Waters' mother passed away recendy. The class extends sympathy to the family.

Capt. Philip SEYMOUR, USN (Ret.), writes that his granddaughter, Barbara Seymour, was a maid of honor to the queen of the Twelfth Night Revelers' carnival ball during this year's Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. He enclosed clipping from New Orleans papers showing the handsome young lady with the queen.

Seymour is with the Woods Oil and Gas Co. of New Orleans which is conducting drilling operations in the oil fields of Oklahoma. The president of the company is James L. Woods '26, a lieutenant-commander USNR. Swede admits that he is too old to do strenuous work in the oil fields, so he holds down an office job. This reminds me of my adventures in the east Texas oil fields in 1921-22, when as a bachelor and with extra spending money, I leased about 350 acres, hoping that oil would make me a tycoon.

On a vacation to Texas in 1922, I inspected my holdings and saw an oil derrick across the road from my lease of 90 acres. Unfortunately, it was a dry hole and that is the way it goes if you gamble in oil leases.

Had a nice letter from Helen PENN, who is spending the winter in Nashville, Tenn., with her daughter. . . . A letter from Franklin P. "Goat" CONGER dated 7 Jan. was forwarded to me by Elise FOY. Conger sent a contribution to the class fund and writes that he is gready in favor of Foy's plan for using the fund to purchase books for the Midshipmen's Library.

Elise Foy also sent me a letter from Maj.Gen. Litdeton W. T. WALLER, USMCR (Ret.), offering a generous contribution to the class fund.

FADM. NIMITZ was host at one of the two 60th anniversary reunion luncheons for '05 in California.

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Waller says that the library idea appeals to him and he would like to be sure that Willis "Chink" LEE's name is in the group; that he does not see why the living members of the class should be the first to be memorialized in the books. . . .

When the fund is established and the details have been worked out with the Association, there is no question but that all members of the class will have their names in several books as time goes by. Waller is going to Africa soon on a photographic safari and will return to his home in Meadowbrook, Pa., about 1 May. A letter from Eugene "Gene" WILSON dated 27 Nov. congratulated Foy on his very workmanlike job with the class fund. Wilson states that after several years of association with the Alumni Association, he recommends that the course outlined by the executive director of the Association in his letter to Foy dated 17 Nov. be followed. A copy of the director's letter was enclosed with Foy's letter to the class dated 23 Nov. 1964.

A letter from the daughter of Capt. Dallas C. LAIZURE, USN (Ret.), states that her fatiier is not well. The class extends best wishes to Dallas for improved health in 1965.

The secretary and his wife had a most pleasant 10-day visit at the Doral Country Club in Miami during January. It was my first vacation since 1961. Beautiful golf courses but I did not use them as I gave up golf years ago when our beloved Paul Dashiell, who was a "skinny" professor in the juice department at Annapolis, kidded my wife on the Academy golf course by saying, "And his daughter ran away and married a lefthanded golf player. . . . " I was the "dub" lefthanded golf player! So now I enjoy my 2/i-mile walk, weather permitting, and watch the good golfers ride around in their electric carts. Paul Dashiell was a fine shipmate and just could not resist his duck hunting trips, though he was not a youngster at that time—1926-28. He was a real gourmet when it came to cooking wild ducks . . . a few minutes was enough for him, but 1 preferred the "walkie-walkie" kind and thoroughly cooked.

in. After Easy retired in April 1945, they moved to his family home, "Hickory Hill," Ashland, Va. They lived in Annapolis in the late '20s and early '30s; her sister, Miss Jane Miller, still lives in Annapolis.

I deeply regret to report that Olie and Betty Oldendorf's daughter, Peggy, wife of Capt. James Seton Gray, Jr. (USNA 1936), died in Norfolk, Va., on 1 Feb. Services were held in St. Andrew's Chapel, followed by burial in the Naval Academy Cemetery. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters and a sister, Elizabeth, wife of Capt. Stephen Lobdell Johnson (USNA 1939).

CLASS LUNCHEON

The February class luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, on die 19th.

Present: Braisted, Glennon, Hustvedt, Manahan, Piatt, Poco Smith, Train.

Sam's widow, Pauline, was sponsor for the KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN 642), which was launched at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif., on 16 Jan. 1965.

BIRTHDAYS I N MARCH

Happy birthday to: Spec Manahan, 1st; Dick Dysart, 16th; Gyp Elder, 18th; Dick Barry, 19th; Frank Manock, 20th; Ducky Blandin, 21st.

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Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Are., N.W. Washineton 8, D. C. The formal notification of Mose BROWN's passing is to be found under "Last Call." All of us who attended football games in Philadelphia remember him as one of the stalwarts who could be counted on to appear, rain or shine, to add his cheers to those rooting for the Navy. The class sent flowers and was represented by Wells COMSTOCK. In addition, individual condolences were sent from several classmates and the family adopted the Hills' suggestion of using the hymn "Eternal Father" during the funeral services.

One of the early class great grandchildren has arrived to give Margaret and Harry HILL cause for rejoicing. The grandparents are Mary Helen and Capt. John C. Hill, II ('42); die parents, Marcia and Lt. Joseph B. Clancy, U.S.M.C, and the climax is Kevin Joseph Clancy, born 17 Jan. 1965. The scene, beautiful Hawaii.

Sec'y. RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN <Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

Count retired 1 Nov. 1945 in the rank of Rear Admiral (CEC), USN. I am saddened to report that Easy WICKHAM's wife, Credilla, died suddenly on 29 Jan. 1965 at their home, "Hickory Hill," Ashland, Va. Interment with graveside services were held on 1 Feb. at the Naval Academy Cemetery. Members of the class of 1909 acted as honorary pallbearers.

She is survived, in addition to Easy, by two sons: W. C. Wickham, Jr., of the home address, and Major L. V. M. Wickham, USMC (Ret.), a daughter. Dale, wife of Col. M. Worthington Bordley, Jr., USA, currently on duty in Germany, 3 grandchildren, and a sister, Miss Jane Miller.

Credilla was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Miller of Baltimore, Md. Easy and Credilla were married in April 1912. Frank Slingluff was to be the best man, but at the last minute could not do so and Tom Kincaid filled

By the time this is read the dope will be out as to how 1910 will recognize its 55th Anniversary of graduation. Your reporter hopes he will then see all those who can still answer a roll call.

Pauline K I N G

Again the secretary is asking for the cooperation of classmates in sending him news of interest to the class.

I deeply regret to report that Count Church died 12 January 1965 in the Bruce Manor Nursing Home, Clearwater, Fla. Graveside funeral services were held in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Pinellas County, Fla., on 15 Jan., conducted by the Reverend Robert S. Lambert, D.D., Rector, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, with military rites by MacDill Air Force Base. He is survived by a son, Gaylord Church IV, two grandsons and a niece, Mrs. William B. Howard, Tarboro, N. C. His wife, Bess, died 30 April 1959, at the Morton F. Plant Hospital, Clearwater, and was also buried in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, near Clearwater.

the newest of the nuclear submarines, at its launching at Mare Island.

And "Chink" further reports seeing Billie WILLS (RAdm. B. O. USNR) in Honolulu, widi Mrs. Wills and a group of feminine in-laws. As Chink describes it: "Surrounded by a bevy of Beauty, and loving it"!

Tod SLOAN (MGen. John E.) says he sees "Dutch" HAMMES (Capt. Roman B.) occasionally. They are neighbors by some 30 miles. Dutch and Mrs. Hammes lead a very quiet and secluded life due to an invalid son to whom they have devoted their lives.

Photo by Okamura CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE SAMUEL P. KING

Sec'y. RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase 15, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, Ind. 46902 By a circuitous route from Frank LUCKEL's Chief Quartermaster on the USS SATURN, now a prominent citizen of Honolulu, comes a page of the Star Bulletin of 31 Jan. which is entirely devoted to a eulogy of Circuit Judge Samuel Pailthorpe King, son of our distinguished classmate, Samuel Wilder KING, former Governor.

In appearance, too, the Judge seems to be a "chip off the old block"—the family resemblance is striking. That middle name stirs nostalgic memories—^Pailthorpe! Yes, we recall that Sam— the Hyloojian—and "Drom" PAILTHORPE from Petoskey were close friends—maybe roommates.

No doubt, that accounts for the Judge's middle name.

From "Chink" LEWIS (Capt. Howard K.) comes word that the Judge's mother, our Pauline, has recently christened the USS KAMEHAMEHA,

The HINCKLEYS' plans for a Mexican trip were postponed by Bob's tour in Bethesda to correct an injury to his back. He has been discharged, is taking exercises and should soon be back to normal.

Isabelle and Paul FOSTER, while on a business trip on the West Coast recently, got in touch with Paul BATES, who was preparing for a fishing trip off the coast of Chile soon. Now, there's a live wire for you!

Harry HILL had a brief stay in Bethesda for an operation that was successful.

Mary and Bob GRIFFIN are off on a Florida trip which will take in Timsville, Cape Canaveral and Naples. They will spend some time with their son, Robert M., Jr., who is engaged in a five-year grant in connection with city planning in the first named locality.

The CHANDLERS left for New Orleans to join their daughter Betty and her husband, Col. J. R. Hester, USMC, for a vacation.

Harry Hill came from Annapolis for the class lunch on 11 Feb. and was greeted by W. J. Butler, Cygon, Foster, Reynolds, Byrnes, Chandler and Zimermann.

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Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth. USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 803, Annapolis, Md. 21401

From George FORT comes word that Ralph WENTWORTH was recendy transferred to the Bethesda Naval Hospital, where further corrective surgery was indicated and performed on his hip.

He had been at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, after an emergency operation was performed in Baltimore last summer. He is now recuperating at Bethesda and we hope that he will be back to battery before long. He had been doing a fine job for the class, sending in the dope to Shipmate, even though hospitalized. Now, however, he has asked me to bat for him in Shipmate until he is able to resume as secretary.

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Bob HAGGART sent me the good news that he and Mrs. Golda Munroe Gill were planning to be married in Coronado on 26 Feb. I am sure that their many friends join me in best wishes for many happy years together.

Please send me the dope until Ralph recovers, at my old stand at 3537 Edmunds St. N.W., Washington 7, D. C. Strat and his family want to thank all classmates and friends for their many cards, letters and kind gifts which have been such a blessing during these trying months since the accident.

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Exec. V.P., Paul D. Sleeper 4545 ConnecticDt Ave., N.W. Washineton 8, D. C.

Those attending our Jan. D. C. luncheon were Helmick, "Doug" Jones, Jupp, "Jake" Lee, Shine, Thebaud and Sleeper. Also, we were glad to have widi us Col. Foote, President, USMA 1913, and Maj.Gen. Davidson of A '13, and Col. Ashley, USAF, on duty at the Pentagon, who assists Gen. Davidson with his work as active head of the USAF Relief Society. Gen. Davidson is also secretary-treasurer of the class of 1913 USMA. Abbott, Helmick, Thebaud and Sleeper also very much enjoyed attending A '13 luncheon on 3 Feb. On 8 Feb. the Army and Navy Club of D. C. had a special dinner for its 50-year members. Eleven of our classmates are eligible, but besides Helmick and Sleeper only Buck Jones came down from Philadelphia. We were glad to see him.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Mrs. J. E. Brenner, Channing House, Apt. 1026, 830 Webster St., Palo Alto, Calif. 94301; Walter E. Evans, 216 E. Hand Ave., Wildwood, N. J. I know that all of us appreciate recent contributions to our class fund from Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Causey and Mrs. Woodside, as well as from classmates Davis, DuBose, Leighton, Tisdale, and Wallace. Thanks to all.

PLEASE, if you have not already done so, SEND ME YOUR MAILING ZIP CODE NO. I have not received it from two-thirds of our mailing list.

Mrs. E. L. (Marjorie J.) AUSTIN—"I always enjoy reading Shipmate and the class bulletins, then pass them on to my daughters. I had a most enjoyable dinner recently with Paul and Minna Cassard. They are both looking very well indeed."

Mrs. J. E. (Florence) BRENNER—"Jim had signed up for this wonderful apartment in Channing House, a retirement home planned by a good friend of his. Dr. Russell Lee, but before it was finished Jim was gone. I have a magnificent view over his beloved Stanford campus. It is considered one of the best in the United States and is just like a big club house. I am so glad the Venables stayed here with me just before Reggie's death."

Mrs. W. I. (Nelle) CAUSEY—"I want to thank you for the new address list and the bulletin with news of so many of my husband's classmates. My best wishes to you and the class of 1913 for a year of good health and happiness in 1965. I always enjoy Shipmate."

Mrs. J. R. (Emma) PALMER—"Thanks for the new address list. I enjoy getting Shipmate but especially enjoyed your bulletin with even more news of so many friends."

Mrs. H. A. (Betty) SEILLER—"Sprained my knee and ankle last Oct. and just now pulling out of it. I watch the class news in Shipmate, but real glad to get the newsy letter and new address list of widows as well as classmates."

Mrs. E. L. (Margaret) WOODSIDE—"The sub base at New London sent and I picked up the painting of the TEXAS for the USNA Museum.

It was like another parting because Woody loved it so much, and I did too. Was terribly sorry to MARCH,

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learn that Mrs. Venable had lost her husband too.

Both men looked so well at the class 50th reunion when I enjoyed so much meeting all of Woody's classmates and friends. While not a Navy wife while Woody was in the service, I am proud and honored to have been one for a short while, and I want and hope to keep in touch with his friends."

CASSARD—"Some day I hope to get to one of the D. C. luncheons and visit with classmates there."

DONAHUE—"It is a great blessing to be able to keep in touch with everyone thru Shipmate and your news bulletins after all these years. It is sad the way our group is thinning out."

DuBOSE—"Each month I hope to have some news for you. No classmates live near here. I wish I could see them much more often."

DUDLEY—"It is remarkable how the same couples come here to Mexico each year to play golf and to relax. We enjoy it. Will be home in New Hampshire about 1 April."

HELMICK—"Won't be at the Feb. luncheon.

Will be deck hand on a 65-ft. cruiser out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla." HUDSON—-"Broke collarbone. Had harness put on, and back to my office the next day. Pretty good for an 'old man'."

LEIGHTON—"I really appreciate your news bulletin, the new address list and the news we get in Shipmate. It helps to keep in touch with classmates."

McCAWLEY—"It's good to catch up on what everyone is doing. Have now been released from 'durance vile' and can drive car again."

ROBINSON—"We sail for Europe via Panama Canal on 15 Feb. Will be away about three months, and will be mosriy in Spain and Portugal."

RODES—"Sorry to miss the Jan. D. C. luncheon. The day before we received 'phone call that our house had been burglarized. We left for home at once. He only took jewelry and liquor."

RUBLE—Wants to know whereabouts of George Greene of our class. (I don't know—does anyone?) Tells me he has granddaughter at Northwestern Univ., and another will enter Univ. of Michigan in Sept.

SEIBERT—"Polly and I expect to go to Florida soon (1-31-65). I hope all ailing classmates get well and those that are well remain that way for a long future."

THEBAUD—"Sorry to miss the chance to buy KTs for all hands on my 75th birthday but will be off on first leg of trip to Germany, France, Britain and Ireland. Probably won't return until we go direct to our home at Murray Bay, Can., about 15 May. My best to all." (Theb made good on his regrets by buying a "round for all hands" at the A '13 luncheon on 3 Feb.) TIMBERLAKE—"Still on the excused list but hope to be back in circulation soon (1 Feb.).

I enjoy Shipmate and the class news."

TISDALE—"After reading the statement of our Class Fund sent with your recent "All Hands" bulletin, I feel we should have a bit more leeway in reserve funds, tho' I hope they are not needed for a long time. However, here's my check to help out. Regards and good health to all."

WALLACE—"Sorry I can't get to a D. C. luncheon. Not that 1 am on a diet, but just too far away. Jasper Wild and Bill Masek and I are still going strong, for our age, but we were sorry to lose Tom Shine to Annapolis."

ZEMKE—"No news here; all well. I hope 1965 will be a healthy and happy year for all of our classmates. My records show 74 have passed along of our original 139 graduates. How does this check with what you have?" (My up-to-date Address List shows 61 living graduates and 13 nongrads; total 74. Of the original 139, 74 are dead, 61 living, and 4 are "Trail Lost." These last 4 are Solomon Haddon Geer, George Loomis

Greene, Jr., Frank Linn Johnston and Arvid Pendleton. Neidier the Alumni Assn., at Annapolis, nor I know whether these men are living or dead, or, if living, their present address. Can anyone help about them?)

I also received cards from Briggs, Clarkson, Dillingham, Douglas, Grayson, Hazeltine, Henderson, Thurston and Todd.

I aopreciate the many "thanks" received for my work in getting class news to Shipmate, and for the up-to-date address lists and occasional "All Hands" bulletins to keep in touch with those who do not get Shipmate. You can all help by sending me news of yourselves and classmates, and especially by sending all die dope possible when I have to write an obiwary of a classmate.

HOWEVER, as '13 entered USNA in 1909 here are 74 men—gratis and nongrads—who have known each other over 55 years; also 45 widows, some of whom we knew at USNA. I enjoy keeping in touch with all of them. My best to all,

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.), 10231 Vivera Dr. La Mesa, Calif.

Although there is a large number of grandchildren belonging to the members of our class, I have just received from Charlotte COCHRANE the announcement of the birth of her GREAT grandson, Ronald H. Hart, on 18 Jan. in Knoxville, Va. If there should be any other member of the class who has a great grandchild please let me know. As far as I know, this is the first.

The Army and Navy Club in Washington, D. C , has just added five more Knights of the Golden Circle from the class of 1914, who were knighted on 1 Jan. These were LARSON, MAURY, ROYCE, TAWRESEY and YEATMAN. Those who were knighted in 1964 were HAYLER and RALSTON. As you may recall, this "ride" is conferred on all of those who have been members of this club for at least fifty years.

Jane Doyle has been enjoying the west coast since the middle of December but by the time you receive this copy of Shipmate she will have returned to her home in Washington, D. C. Her address there is 2800 Woodly Road N.W. A TOAST TO THE BEST OF THEM ALL, FOURTEEN! BOB

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Asst. Sec'y. LGen. P. A. del Valle. USMC (Ret.),41 Comhill St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

The Class Secretary received a nice letter from Janet Perry thanking the class for the flowers sent to Ben's funeral. Janet also stated her appreciation of the presence of classmates Mel Powers and Glenn Easton from Orlando and Winter Park at Ben's funeral in Clermont.

The Army and Navy Club in Washington has just announced the names of Fifty-year members —Knights of the Golden Circle—for the year 1965. On the list are the following classmates: Glover, Kinne, Overesch, Peck, Preston, Schlossbach, Thomas, Umsted.

Heather HUTCHINSON spent Christmas with her son in Los Angeles. They were luncheon guests of Merian and Dorothy COOPER. Heather says Coop is full of new and interesting projects.

The Coopers hope to make the 50th Reunion.

Heather also visited a Scotch cousin in Vancouver, British Columbia, Scot met Scot.

From our old friend Horse PENNOYER comes further word about the Coopers. Merian Cooper spent Christmas here at the Hotel del Coronado with his lovely wife, Dorothy, his son, Lt. Dick Cooper, USAF, and daughter, Theresa, age 2 1 .

(I wonder if Theresa will approve this.) They 1\ad dinner Christmas night at the fabulous Kona Inn restaurant on Shelter Island in the bay. One of the features of the evening was a free-for-all contest in the Twist. Coop and his 33

daughter won first prize!!! It evidently did not unglue him as he took a swim in the ocean next day whence they boarded the ORISKANY for an educational tour for the benefit of our Air Force counterparts.

An accompanying photograph shows Margaret Umsted swinging a hefty bottle of champagne against the bow of the TRUXTUN when she was launched at New York Ship on 19 December 1964. Her husband, Scott UMSTED, who has been on the faculty of the University of Rhode Island for the past 16 years, has retired from the University but is still active. He has joined the faculty of Vernon Court Junior College in Newport. With briefcase in hand, a look of determination on his face and a cheerful "hello" for everyone, Scott can be seen walking from the Jamestown ferry to Vernon Court's campus every day, rain or shine.

AT LAUNCHING of USS TRUXTUN, RAdm. Scott L. Umsted and Adm. A. D. Struble.

I am very unhappy to report that the Secretary's Secretary has had a fall and sprained her wrist—the one she writes with. So, the class might just as well close up shop for a while.

Looking forward to a Big 50th Reunion.

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Sec.-Treas., Capt. E. S. Earnhardt, USN (Ret.), 3900 Calverton Dr., College Heights Estates, Hyattsville, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mrs, Leon F. Brown 20 Southgate Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401 West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego 3, Calif.

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Gladys and Earny EARNHARDT flew to the Island of Kanoi to join their daughter Ann and the grandchildren for the Holidays. After one week they moved over to Honolulu where they saw the Fiskes, Eva Summer and her son, George Jr. '49. They were sorry that they missed seeing Dorothy Forrestal.

Pete Snyder '45, a neighbor of theirs in his younger days, and his family were at the Airport to give the Earnhardts the customary Hawaiian farewell.

WEST COAST ACTIVITIES BUNNY COCHRANE

It is good to have Allene and George CHAPLINE back in our area after their long stay in NYC. . . . Also, about the time of their return, Gladys and Irish MOORE landed in La Jolla for the winter so business picked up with a Bang! . . . Those Andy McFALLS, who in the past have 34

TWO MIGHTY WALLOPS. Mrs. Scott Umsted and Mrs. Kirby Tappan cosponsor the launching of the 5th TRUXTUN at New York Ship, Camden, N. J.

contributed to much of our winter Antics, are off on a Caribbean-South American Cruise this winter and will not be back to La Jolla before June. . . . Possum WEBB, we are glad to report, is home and under therapy treatments. Expect to have him back at our Melees soon. . . . Trudy and Chuck EMERSON are still in Japan at this writing but are due back with us in early Feb. . . . Mick CARNEY, who has promised on a number of occasions to stop by when next out here, was here again! Another flying trip but no visit. Promised faithfully that on the next trip will tarry awhile. . . . Pep FLOOD sent us an MSG telling of Connie's recent bouts with the medicos. Reports that she is recovering nicely for which we are grateful. They plan to come down next summer to partake of our summer frivolities. . . . Another MSG, this from Cap Ward '17, Santa Fe, New Mex., telling that Molly and Cap are slated to board the PATRICK in early Feb. bound for the So. Pac.—a space available deal.

If no PATRICK, they plan to fly over to Hawaii and stay out of that New Mex. weather til spring. . . . Nino GREGORY notified us that he will be in our area for the Valentine Party. . . . Gayle and Bo WELLS are slated to be on deck for that party, coming down from their abode in Palm Springs. . . . Of particular interest was the gay and colorful reception given by Sport and Parson RICHARDS on 16 Jan. at the Marine Officers' Club, Recruit Depot, for their son, William Pettet Jr., and his attractive and charming bride, Deborah Lou. They were married in Grosvenor Chapel last September fifth. Sport and Parson flew to London to attend the wedding. Parson being his son's best man. Deborah Lou is the daughter of Mary Lou and Delmer Daves, formerly of La Jolla and Los Angeles. At the time of the wedding, the Daves were living on South Audley St. close by Grosvenor Square. Mr. Daves was developing the script for the English phase of the film "Affair at Villa Fiorita" which he also produced and directed. The newlyweds are now living in Los Angeles where Bill is an executive with CBS. Our very best to them.

The SD '16-'17ers January luncheon was held at the North Island " O " Club the 13th with 17 noisy hombres showing. As always, those prelims opened the show with a Bang. The competition to attain Donor's Honors was keen and when the smoke cleared away, Ike Bennett, Sleuth Holmes, Chippo Rogers and Count Grassie had joined that exclusive and generous group. With the sounding of Mess Call, the Management took over with pleasing results, as they always do. With that important phase of the event completed, Irish Moore and George Chapline gave forth with interesting discourses with minor outbreaks from several of our celebrities. A grand time was had by all! At this time, we wish to thank those visiting firemen who came aboard during the past year to join with us at our gatherings. We are most appreciative and extend a hearty invitation

to any and all of the clan who may find themselves in the area in '65, or thereafter for that matter, to join with us. Usually our monthly luncheons are staged around the third Thursday of the month. No particular notice is necessary but, of course, advanced info makes possible particular attention to your coming. So if you are planning to appear in our area drop us a line.

We will gladly roll out the red carpet, band, thugs, etc., thereby insuring your well being and preservation. It is possible that there may be a special dinner party this summer in addition to the regular luncheon that particular month. Again, our thanks for coming and please plan to be with us when in the area. Hasta luego, Amigos.

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Sec'y. Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

It is with sadness that Bobby Dashiell's passing is reported. He died at USNH, Annapolis on 7 Feb. with burial in the Naval Academy O m e tery. Pallbearers were Ross Collins, Chuck Kelly, Charley Noble and Pete Small.

One of our best football backs and perhaps our greatest swimmer, Bobby also stood very high in the class—and with no effort. He was well liked and will be greatly missed. The class sent flowers.

The '16-'17 Washington luncheon for Jan. was held on the 21st at the Army and Navy Club. It was well attended: Austin, Brady, Calhoun, Fechteler, Dean, Earnhardt, Carney, Merwin, Steele, Hanafee, Small and Noble. If any of them weren't there they should have been—so just blame it on inaccurate reporting. A fine time was had by all. Nino is the only one of us in Crabtown who is physically fit to attend and the winter road conditions are too uncertain to plan.

HYDE: Ralph reports that Allen Quynn '15 told him the George FAIRLAMBs' son died just before Christmas in Nome, Alaska. George and Marie had planned to spend Christmas with him and his family.

CALHOUN: Walt reports that Louise's stepmother, who had been living with them for several years, died in mid-January.

GREGORY: Niiio has left for a trip of a few weeks to the West Oiast.

ROGERS: Tex has been planning a visit to Crabtown to stay with Chuck KELLY and Birdie but has been held up by eye trouble. We hope to see him soon.

I U Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Dnvall, USN (Ret.) I 11 Apt. 755-B, The Westchester I U Washington, D. C. 20016 Mrs. Clare Carpenter and Admiral Thomas L. SPRAGUE were married in Christ Episcopal S H I P M A T E

Church in Coronado on 17 December 1964. They will be at home at 1528 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif., after 1 February.

We were very happy to see Tommy at our luncheon gathering on 6 Jan. last, where he passed us the above note. He was looking well and had the same engaging smile as always.

Others at that luncheon were: Alexander, Barringer, Dobyns, Duvall, Kennedy, Lovette, Mitten, Vince Murphy, Richardson, Bert Rogers, and Perry Taylor.

We have talked with Bill and Sally WADE who sold their home in Chevy Chase and are now living at 3901 13th Way, N.E., Patrician Point, St. Petersburg, Florida, where they are just about organized and settled after their move southward.

They seemed very pleased with their new place which is 4 miles from downtown St. Petersburg and 5 minutes from a golf course. Bill reports further that the weather has been wonderful.

They expect to get up this way possibly in July and in the meantime send their best to the class.

A delightful cocktail party and buffet arranged by our treasurer, Bert ROGERS, was held on 11 November at the Ofiicers' Club, Naval Hospital, Bethesda. A very congenial group of classmates and their wives from the Washington, Annapolis and nearby areas attended as follows: the Alexanders, Vaughn Bailey, Ballentines, Lois BuUene, Barringers, the Dobyns, Duvall, the Frances, Leonora Green, Kennedy, Lovettes, Mary McCartin and Joe Marxhall, McDowells, Mittens, the Vince Murphys, the EC Rogers, the Riggs, Richardsons, Wades, Jimmy Whitfield and the Warlicks. We are indebted to Ted and Gail Gibb who, though they could not be present, sent a contribution which was used to provide a floral decoration for the buffet table.

At the class get-together for luncheon on 2 December the following classmates were present: Alexander, Bailey, Barringer, Dobyns, McDowell, Murphy, Riggs, EC Rogers and Perry Taylor.

This was one of the regular first-Wednesday-ofthe-month gatherings and all classmates from out of town are urged to join in whenever possible.

At the October luncheon we were pleased to welcome JW Rogers, who, with his wife Flora, were here from Seatde to visit their daughter and family now living in Arlington.

Tommy TOMLINSON writing from Springdale, Ark., sent holiday greetings to all and enclosed his log for 1964 as follows: "Another perfect winter at Audencia, Mexico. Much swimming, exercise and sun put the old man in shape to stow away his cane by mid-January. Spent a month at Abasolo on way north taking the baths and exercising in the warm mineral water pools.

Remrned to farm in early April to tackle the accumulated work resulting from previous summer on crutches. Leg has improved steadily so that now ye olde goat dances and is up to most of his old tricks. Larry and Maxie presented us with a granddaughter, Jean Margaret, Aug. 8th.

Kids have a good set up in Fayetteville and Larry is studying architecture at U. of A. In October went pheasant hunting in So. Dakota and Margie took off to St. Louis to see an antique show. We both enjoyed our vacations. Our kids will be with us for Xmas so we look forward to an old fashioned Holiday Season at home for a change.

Latter part of Jan. '65 we plan to ship to Germany, pick up a car and head for Alicante, Spain, to winter, then tour Europe in the spring."

Signed, Margie and Tommy.

A bulletin has been received from Ion PURSELL, RAdm. (Ret.), the Editor of Sky News and Views, Frankfort, Kv. 4061, which stated that: "recendy, BRITANNIA PUBLISHING, LTD., announced that our biography was being published about 1 Jan. 1965 in the 1964-1965 edition of Leading Men in the United States of America.

Our understanding is that our unique 5 ^ News and Views was an important factor in gaining for us the just mentioned honor." Congrawlations, Ion! The bulletin states further that Pursell will M A R C H ,

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issue his star guide at no cost upon receipt of a post card with printed name and address.

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Acting Sec'y, Capt. W. R. Read, USN (Ret.), 210 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, Md. 21401

It is with much sadness that the death of Steve Hall is reported. He passed away on 10 Feb. at San Diego, Calif. Interment took place at Ft. Roscrans the following day. No further details were immediately available.

The class extends its deepest sympathy Steve's widow, Norrie.

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Herbie SCULL checked in from Knoxville, Tenn. Says that he is in normal circulation, that is, a very limited orbit, and hopes that someone passing through will stop in. He is still active at the University of Tennessee but must retire next year.

One of his boys, Dickie, signed up as Ensign (SC) USNR and is, so far, enthusiastic about what the Navy has to offer. Herbie hopes that he can continue and again have the family represented in the Navy.

Betsy and Harry ROCHESTER sent greetings from Miami, Fla. The February lunch was cancelled due to non-acceptances and predicted bad weather. Florida had apparendy called the more fortunate.

The following letter was received dated 16 Jan.: "To die Class of 1919— I wish to express my deep appreciation to my King's beloved classmates for the flowers and the many wonderful letters which gave him the spirit to continue his fight these many months.

I am very grateful to all of you.

Very sincerely yours, DULANY

DIERDORFF"

Sec'y, Capt. John F. Crowe, Jr., USN (Ret.), 4431 Volta PI.. N.W. Washington, D. C. 20007 Twenty-four classmates gathered at the ArmyNavy Club on 29 Jan. for the class luncheon.

Those present were: Carter Anderson, Browder, Bryan, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Fahrney, Glass, Goggins, Hitchcock, Holsinger, Korns, Lyon, Mansfield, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Sabalot, Shope, Clyde Smith, Stoddert, Wap Thompson, Wachtler and Wooldridge. Clyde SMITH has returned to his Georgetown home here after five years in Spain and we are glad to have him back in our Washington detachment.

Carter and Viola ANDERSON were in Washington for a few days in late January, having driven Mary Pendleton from Evanston, 111. to Washington. Mary who was returning from Palo Alto to her home in Deerfield, N. H., had been visiting her daughter, Mary Lois, and her family in Palo Alto.

The C. V. LEES drove to the West Coast in January and met up with several classmates in the San Diego area, including the Sacketts, Talberts, Townsends, Wellers, Hatches, Tillsons, Harold Fick, Helen Arthur and Eileen Gillon.

Enroute west, they saw the C. R. Skinners, Mansfields and Goods and talked by phone with John Bottom in Vicksburg.

Slim and Louise HITCHCOCK spent three months in Italy last fall relaxing and enjoying the country.

If you want to read something in our column, you will have to concentrate on sending in the dope.

HARRY AND EVELYN GUTHRIE at their Christmas party.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Floyd F. Ferris, USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave.. N.W., Apt. 414W Washington 16, D. C.

Attending the January luncheon of the class at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, were: Barbaro, L. A. Brown, Brumbaugh, Biggs, Bunting, Allen B. Cook, Elmers, Ferris, Fitzgerald, Fullinwider, Giles, Jamison, Leggett, Loker, McDowell, Country Moore, Pihl, Russell, Sherwood, Smith, Thompson, Thorp and Welborn.

"Dolly" FITZGERALD, over from Alumni House, gave us the benefit of his personal observations on some aspects of athletics at the Naval Academy, while Allen Blow COOK, who has been teaching English at our Alma Mater since '29, touched upon some of the changes which have occurred in the curriculum.

In place of the usual stag luncheon on the fourth Wednesday of each month, the greater Washington group of '21ers is planning a no-host KT and informal dinner party with ladies at the Army and Navy (town) Club on Saturday evening 1 May. The gathering is scheduled for 7 P.M. and any out-of-town classmates who might be able to attend—and they would be especially welcome—are urged to notify the class secretary.

The class was well represented at the annual business meeting and election at the Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square by: Heber Brumbaugh, Syd Bunting, Homer Elmers, Floyd Ferris, Prof. Kelley, Blackie Loker, Paul Pihl, Pinkie Thorp and John Waters.

"Alphabet" DAVIS recendy underwent surgical removal of a tumor and upper lobe of a lung in the U. S. Air Force Hospital, Lackland, Tex. At present writing he is receiving post-operative treatment there and writes that he hopes to be down in Bradenton, Fla. the last of March for the opening of the spring training season. To use his words from his note to Dolly Fitzgerald: "I expect to be back in formation by midMarch. . . ." Our very best wishes, Alphabet, for a PDQ recovery.

Joe SAURETTE advises that Pete MONCY, enroute to Fla., stopped over in Chatham, Va. for a visit with Joe and Louise not long ago. Joe says Pete looks fine; has had an interesting postretirement career (Laos, Costa Rica, etc.) and seems to be thoroughly enjoying life.

Bob GREENWALD took up painting back in '60 in the N. Y. State Adult Education classes and he reports that he has completed some 45 works to date. One of his canvases, tided "An35

LUNCHEON at for the Harold " A B " Carlisle, ginia McQueen, Houser, John Davis and

napolis," depicts the midshipmen color guard during June Week. It is now in the Bancroft Hall office of the social director for the midshipmen.

Bob is most enthusiastic about his recendy found avocation and has exhibited in the Hudson Valley Art Assn., and other exhibitions.

"Upon retiring a second time," relates Hal HOUSER, "we decided to celebrate with a trip to the west coast. We had an early Christmas on 20 Dec. with our daughter Noradee and her husband, Cdr. Frank S. Haak '46, and their four children, then flew to L.A. the next day. We had our first Xmas in 16 years with our older son, Bradford (Cal. Tech '51; now with Hilton Industries), his wife and four children in Altadena, Calif. It was a happy holiday season topped off by the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl game. On 2 Jan. we checked into the Del Ck>ronado Hotel for a grand week. Ervine McGOWAN, 'Maggie's' widow, introduced us to Cbronado with a party, and the Bunny WRAYs gave a KT party which afforded us the pleasure of seeing many classmates and wives. Our dinner with Mary and Stogi ROBERTS involved much conversation covering four decades. Incidentally, Stogi furnishes the guiding hand in connection with a most interesting Coronado publication called 'The Residential Reporter.'

A week later, we were met at the Oakland airport by Dodie and Darrell HOOVER and our son, Allen (Dartmouth '62, now with Wells Fargo Bank). We made the Hoovers' home, as always, our homeport. The Bay area group of '21ers has real southern hospitality which proves it isn't all found in Georgia! Dodie and Darrell had a beautiful cocktail-buffet for 60 at the Treasure Island Officers' Club—which included several college friends of Vera's whom she hadn't seen in years. Lee and Dalton DAVIS hosted a dinner party; Dalton was skipper of the Key West Naval Hospital when I had command of the NavBase there. We always look forward to seeing Louise and Proc Thornton '18 when we are in S.F. This time we reviewed the days on the USS N E W MEXICO and when we were in Rome, during a luncheon party in Sausalito.

Betty and Bob LEWIS gave a luncheon in their most unusual old home in Belvedere—it is actually a Portuguese fishing vessel built in 1880, and now high and dry on the beach. Virginia and Johnny McQUEEN entertained for us at a lunch in their home in Menlo Park. Luckily I was present for the Bay area '21 stag luncheon and I need not tell you, it's a lively group with Turk WIRTH as president. The '21 wives who came along also have their own luncheon in another part of the club. We returned home via the scenic route of the California Zephyr after a truly memorable six weeks' trip."

Paul and Charlotte PIHL are flying via Litde Rock, Houston and Mexico City to Antigua, Guatemala, the oldest capital in Central America.

They'll spend a couple of weeks with friends in Antigua and visit the sites of ancient Mayan civilization, principally in the vicinity of Lake Tikal. Before returning to Bluemont, Va., several days will be spent with friends in New Orleans.

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the John McQueens' Housers. From left: Dodie Hoover, VirHarold Houser, Vera McQueen, Marjory Dorrell Hoover.

WEST COAST

Raleigh and Gwen HALES have scheduled an interesting tour of Europe, traveling both ways in SS INDEPENDENCE. They sail from New York on 16 April and arrive back the latter part of June. Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan as well as Paris and London are on their itinerary, with in-between visits to such places as Cernobbio, Stresa, Interlaken and Lucerne. While in England they will visit friends in Sussex, and later plan to stop in Cambridge for several days.

From San Diego, Hook BUTTERFIELD writes: "We had a good turnout for our January luncheon at the Ofiicers' Club of the Marine &)rps Recruit Depot. Present were: Terry Acuff, Hook Butterfield, Syd Dodds, Hod Gorry, Bob Hickey, Judge Hailey, John Kivlen, Bud Macklin, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, Tim O'Brien, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray. A couple of months ago we voted to change the time of the meeting to the fourth Tuesday of each month, so that it is in S.D. Incidentally, how many of us have grandsons at the Academy now? I have one, Midn. David G. Maxwell, 4th class."

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Activities were considerably stepped up during January by the visits of Harold and Vera HOUSER from Washington and Jimmie and Belle ROBERTSON of Augusta, Ga. The Housers were guests of Darrell and Dodie HCXDVER for a fortnight, and the Robertsons were here for a week attending a convention that wound up in Hawaii. The Hoovers honored the Housers at cocktails at Treasure Island and John and Virginia M C Q U E E N gave a luncheon for them at their Menlo Park home. Jim and Belle were honored at a home dinner party by Rufus and Anna THAYER. Jimmy and Vera HARRIS gave a diimer party in the Treasure Island Patio Room to say farewell to the Jim REISINGERs and the Rufus Thayers who hope to be traveling to the Orient in the near future. Early in the month George and Ann VAN DEURS flew from Travis AFB to Hawaii where they boarded an MST ship bound for the Far East.

The regular bi-monthly stag luncheon was held at T.I. on 26 Jan. and attended by: Carlisle, Conlan, Craig, D. Davis (MC), R. K. Davis, Divoll, Erwin, Harris, Hoover, Houser, Jessup, Johns, Clyde King '22, Lewis, MacGurn, Madden, Main, McKee, McQueen, Moore, Nichols, Reisinger, Robertson, Roland, Schwien, Talbot, Thayer, Thomas and Wirth. Featured were talks

by Houser and Robertson, who gave data on their past and present activities.

January ended with a gala KT party hosted by Al and Margot MAIN at Treasure Island honoring Bob and Kay THRESHIE '20, of Pasadena.

Kay is Margot's sister.

John and Bobbie MADDEN, who recendy returned from a holiday in Mexico to celebrate his retirement from the California Division of Highways, were pinned down for a report on their trip. Said John: "From Meixco City we went to Acapulco for five days. It being the Christmas

season, there were posadas, pinatas and all the usual ceremonies. We went up the mountain by car to Taxco and Cuernavaca. Xochimilco on Sunday is a real blast. The so-called gardens alone are nothing, but on Sundays some five travel agencies pool their tourists and it is a sight to behold: six or more barges loaded to the gunnels with three local bands bounding from barge to barge playing simultaneously, being poled together down an already congested canal. The guides spike everything with tequilla, including beer, 7-Up, and orange juice—'Have no fear, Senor, tequilla warms the heart.' Collisions, near misses, but we wouldn't have missed it for anything!

We went north to Guanajuato, then to San Miguel Allende returning via a litde town named Tequisquiapan where a suburban retirement development, Manatiales Del Prado, takes the form of a walled enclosure along the banks of Rio San Juan. It is divided into small lots connected to modern utilities with a direct connection from each lot to a thermal spring. The model home was impressive, looked livable, with the total cost about 30,000 U. S. dollars. In order to assist this type of project the Mexican Government has recendy enacted a law permitting U. S. citizens who invest in this sort of property to bring a car and household belongings into Mexico duty free; there are no local taxes. We have literature and will gladly provide more information."

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Sec'y. Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Mercersbnrg, Pa. 17236

The initial Samuel S. Wilks award was presented to Dr. Frank E. Grubbs, recognizing his distinguished achievements in ballistics research and in mathematical statistics. The Wilks award memorializes the late Princeton University professor as one of the nation's great mathematicians.

It is funded through a donation by Philip G. RUST of Thomasville, Ga. Phil, who was an associate of Professor Wilks, made the award at the Tenth Conference on Design in Army Research, Development and Testing in Washington, D. C , 4-6 Nov. Frank BURDETTE has returned to Buder, Pa. from Greensburg. His new address is 107 Highland Rd., Bon Aire, Buder, Pa. 16001.

A note from Jimmy CLAY tells us that Barbara and he have returned from a six-week European tour with emphasis on Copenhagen, England (Barbara's home) and Spain. He continues on another theme: "The Navy-Marine Ckirps Foundation Rest Home is really getting underway now in Washington. As you know, the Army already has a fine one. This is a splendid project, and I am assisting in a small way on a voluntary basis. This will be a 'co-ed' retreat, and is badly needed. Pass the word, pleez."

Frank WHITAKER writes, "On 15 Dec. the following members of 1922 assembled with others at the monthly luncheon of the Naval Academy Assn. of New York at the New York University Club: Berger, Blount, Border, Hooper, Maginnis and Whitaker. The senior and very active graduate present was Admiral Walter Anderson '03.

The speaker was a midshipman, first class, who told us of academic developments at the Academy.

Most of those present congratulated themselves on having graduated before the 'tough' courses were introduced into the curriculum."

Ray SULLIVAN has retired as vice-president of Marine Ofiice of America, moved to his country estate and remodeled the house. He and Louise now reside at 2620 East Solon Rd., Richmond, III. 60071.

In a long-delayed ceremony, held at Washington, D. C , Col. James M. McHUGH, USMC (Ret.), was presented the Legion of Merit. Marine Corps Oimmandant, Gen. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., made the presentation. Jim was cited for duties as Assistant Naval Attache and Naval Attache to die Republic of China, 1940-42. The S H I P M A T E

ciution which accompanied the medal commends Jim for "Tirelessly carrying out his duties, often under the most difiicult and hazardous conditions, he rendered valuable assistance to the Secretary of the Navy, the American Ambassador to China, the Department of State, and to American and British Commands serving in the Far East."

Sixteen members of the class attended a joint luncheon of die classes of 1922, 1923 and 1924 at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, on 9 Feb. On hand for the highly enjoyable gettogether were: Atkeson, Hal Baker, Chanler Sherman Clark, Clay, Davison, Espe ("the poor man's Beany Jarrett"), Ralph Hudson, Littie, Lott, Marston, McCracken, McManes, Sanborn, Stacey and Toney. We learned that Lowe BIBBY underwent extensive surgery recendy. He has recuperated very nicely and is well on his way to complete recovery. We all look forward to seeing him at our luncheons in the immediate fumre.

Mostest of the bestest, ABE

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Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont. USN (Ret.) 37 Maryland Ave.. Annapolis, Md. 51401

Our February luncheon was a combined affair with '22 and '24. It was highly successful, with 16 present from '24, 25 from '23 and 18 from '22. The get-together feeling of our three classes was a pleasure to see.

John and Carvel McCUTCHEN expect to shordy change their residence to England. It is at least a step closer to home.

Joe WENGER was in the hospital for some unavoidable docking for inspection and overhaul.

He nevertheless took time out to contribute his usual excellent effort, part of which is incorporated.

Louie REINKEN advised us of his recent marriage to Mrs. Rachael B. Jenkins. They are now residing in Irvington, Va. Our good wishes go with them. John McKINNEY reports that Stan LEITH is going horsey, building a barn and even getting a horse, so that he and his wife Mickey can hit the trail together. Speed ROGERS has retired from his state job and is going in for journalism. Doc HUDSON and his wife are off on a sea safari cruise of some duration.

Wouldn't a class cruise of some sort be fun?

Mickey OREGAN writes of the marriage of his younger son, Joe. His grandson (Mickey's) is a good football player, nicknamed "Bill the third," NOT for the old Navy goat, and wants to enter the Academy. Mickey will be east this summer.

Dot M C C A R T H Y wrote a letter expressing her appreciation of all the class has done for her.

It was heartwarming to knew that our simple actions had brought her that much pleasure.

LET'S ALL FEEL GREAT FOR SIXTYEIGHT!

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Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.

By order of its directors, your Class Association has made a contribution of $300 to the ArmyNavy Museum Fund, which will finance the reconstruction of Pemberton House, "to Enshrine the Great Traditions of the Early Navy" in Philadelphia's Independence National Historic Park. This great project was described in detail in the August 1964 Shipmate, and we now remind our readers of their continuing oppormnity to make individual contributions. Checks should be made payable to the Navy League of the U. S. (A-N Museum) and sent to Mr. J. M. Large, care Provident Tradesmen's Bank and Trust Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 19101.

Speaking of Shipmate articles, wasn't that a great one tiiat Joe WORTHINGTON presented MARCH,

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in the January edition? "A Destroyer at Midway" was a perfect response to the appeal of Hans Baldwin for accounts of experiences to record the unwritten history of WW II and Korea. In this instance it appears that Hans simply turned to his Bancroft Hall roommate to start the ball rolling. Which prompts us to again express appreciation for recent articles by Colby Rucker and Thug Ferriter, and for the continuing works ("With a Round Turn") of John D. Hayes and Hans Baldwin. And will YOU be the next writer ?

Classmates in the Pensacola area learned recendy tiiat Hatiiaway and Bob GOLDTHWAITE are considering building their retirement home there. We note from the Cruise that Bob expects to retire 1 Oct. 1965 "if not before." His Pensacola classmates, Carson (now '25), 0)lt, Turner Day, Harris, Nichol, Parker, Oexle and Perkins, along with many other alumni and civilian friends, are looking forward with pleasure to their return. Since flight training days Bob has had several Pensacola tours of duty; during his last he flew his 3-star flag at the U. S. Naval Air Station.

In his continuing search for 10 missing classmates (has he contacted you lately?) Bob KEYER gets items of news interest. From a letter from the National Director of Investment Clubs, Joe HERLIHY: "I am a full professor at San Jose State College. I spend 11 months a year teaching.

But Mary and I take the month of August to cruise the Adantic and Mediterranean in either the

CONSTITUTION or

INDEPENDENCE. I work

for

'Travel With Goren' and give one bridge lecture daily." Joe also asks about his plebe roommate, Louis Claiborne Hewes, "a small dark chap from Louisiana. I suspect you remember him. I believe you were in the room chewing on some sugar cane his family sent him when he was ticked off for 'unauthorized food in room.' Is he still alive?"

In trying to get information on C. H. F. Folger from E. C. Folger, Jr. '29, Bob got the following from the latter: "From the time I was at the Academy and generally, I counted myself lucky not to be related to him (the upper classmen of my period having many stern recollections of his ability with a broom)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;on through the Pacific Coast, when a girl he once knew and liked thought I might be he. We have had many a laugh over these impingements; you see, I married her!"

We learn with much regret of the death on 8 Jan. of Mrs. Augusta Trenholm Colt, wife of Rutger B. COLT, Baltimore, after a long illness.

In addition to her husband she is survived by three sons and four grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. Donna Colt and Mrs. Niles Johnson of Pensacola. In this connection we are reminded that the two Colt brothers. Stock and Rut, married sisters; and we doubt that there are many similar instances where classmate brothers married sisters. Some of you may recall that Rut Colt entered the Academy in June, 1920, followed three months later by his older brother, Stockton.

Rut spent almost all of his time at the Academy with 1924, but was turned back into 1925 shordy before his retirement for impaired hearing, in Dec. 1922.

We have two Washington luncheons to report.

The regular January meeting was held at the Army and Navy Town Club on the 27th. Irv Duke was up for this one, for a change, and as usual had a new story to tell Bachman, Beakley, Berliner, Bradley, Burroughs, Collins, Dyer, Granbery, Hartwig, Jaudon, Kalisch, Lewis, Petersen, Purple, Robinson, Sinclair, Sisson, Swart, Thew and Van Steenbergh. At this meeting Houdini's son, Lt. (jg) Joel Jaudon, gave a rundown on his Navy flight training in jet aircraft from the time of his graduation from USNA in 1963 to the present, when he is about to join a carrier in the fleet. On 9 Feb. our Washington group joined with the classes of 1922 and 1923 in a combined luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, which

was such a success that it is expected that similar joint meetings will be held each year. Several of those who made our January luncheon were there, and to the group were added Gminder, Ramsey, Robillard, Rook, Sudiff, Williams and Wright.

Colby RUCKER holds forth at Annapolis, and is the source of information on what goes on there, official and otherwise. As our vice president, he made expression for the class on the passing of Prof. Herman Kraft, which will be reported in other columns herein. But all of us will feel that the death of the professor is in the nature of a milestone for us, the earthly end of one of the truly colorful mentors we knew. Many of us enjoyed visiting with him at the time of our 40th reunion, when he attended one of our dinner meetings. Colby also reports that another class is considering putting a stained glass window in St. Andrew's Chapel, on the other side of the altar from ours, matching our St. Luke. We don't feel free to publish here all the rumors and speculation that go on at Annapolis, such as planned changes in the USNA gate operations, but we can report that the new barracks for enlisted men are going up near the sea wall behind the Armory, the new Science Building will rise on the site of the tennis courts, the Severn River Naval Command and the Potomac River NC are no more as such, but are combined into a Naval District of Washington. But the blockbuster is Ck)lby's announcement that Carvel Hall is going to go out of business and will be torn down.

Now, we ask, how can we have Annapolis without Carvel Hall? We just hope that one is rumor, but "they say" a new apartment complex will rise on the Carvel site. Adding to the problem of the future is the famed Paca House adjoining, which interested groups are trying to take over and save. To properly preserve the Paca House would call for some surrounding grounds to set it off, and Colby speculates on the possibility of moving it to a new location.

The Ruckers, Colby and Emily, are in the political or civil activities scene at Annapolis, very much in it, and they report their side won easily in the contest over the charter in their new charter form of government, with a county executive and seven councilmen.

Stock COLT writes tiiat he and Joe WRIGHT, Bancroft roommates for four years, had their own 40th reunion late in 1964, via an exchange of "bringing-up-to-date" letters. This exchange was the first communication between them since 1946, when Joe commanded WYOMING. Stock reports that their son Stockton, Jr., a ham radio fan who plans to major in electrical engineering, entered Auburn University in September under the NROTC plan. And he reminds our Cruise editor that he and Donna have two granddaughters who were not listed in that publication.

Among those with ailments: Willie HURST was reported in continuing recovery from a December operation, and in this one we were interested to learn that Dr. Jessie Rutt (widow of B. Lincoln) was the anaesthetist. We regret to learn that Charlie OEXLE has returned to Naval Hospital, Pensacola for a check-up on surgery (similar to that of the Duke of Windsor more recendy) performed two years ago. And midFebruary finds John RHAMSTINE widi a touch of shortness of breath that is taking him to the Florida Keys for a few weeks.

Bert KALISCH, new "leader" of tiie Washington group, was in New York in early February, giving John Caples and others the bright side of his retirement. Bert looks fine, and obviously is enjoying the present routine, a busy one which includes the coming publication by him of "XXâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;20 Years After," the anniversary publication of the organization of officers from the Twelfth Army Group. For this, you will recall, Bert warmed up by putting out our 40-year Cridse last year.

We mentioned Irv DUKE earlier in this column, but somehow we prefer to carry him as quoted from the official log of Stratford Hall, the Strat37

ford Journal: "January 23d: Much warmer. Snow going away fast. Calf dropped January 17th by Covi 49 died; this is the fourth loss so far this winter. Trying to find suitable persimmon tree to plant in West Garden near Schoolhouse. . . .

Put dry salt on hams. An Army Colonel came from Washington looking for Superintendent's job, and scared Admiral Duke half to death. Rain late in day, continuing."

cations-Electronics in the United States Navy."

Lin HOWETH is the author and technical support came from Judge ELLER and Kent LOOMIS in the Office of Naval History.

Bill GALLERY now has a second daughter in the Peace Corps. Lee Gallery is stationed in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, where she is teaching English, history and geography. During her training period she learned Amheric, the national language. Her sister Betsy was stationed in N'Kongsamba, Cameroons.

company's check for an unrestricted grant. The Dean, of course, is Henry BOORSE. Ben CUSTER and George CAMPBELL helped make the occasion properly recognized by joining Henry and me for luncheon. Royce FLIPPIN was also scheduled to appear but at the last moment a customer hove into sight."

Jack GREENSLADE, our hard-working, uncomplaining workhorse, has been the treasurer of the 1926 class fund for a number of years.

News of the death of Walter H . FRENCH apHe has submitted his report for the year ending peared in January Shipmate, but came to your 31 Dec. 1964, which shows a net worth of secretary's attention later in a letter from Ralph Don VARIAN had a spell in Bethesda Naval $2170.77. The growth during the year, derived McDaniel in Columbus. Classmates will recall Hospital where he underwent minor surgery but that in recent years we mentioned Walter mainly is back to battery, no worse for wear. Mac Mc- from dividends and the sale of three Lucky Bags, left over from June 1926(!) was $76.64. in connection with the "grandfather score"; and AULIFFE reports he was in San Diego Naval at his passing we note that his survivors include Hospital for "surgery, cataracts, senile" but he The corresponding secretary (CS) suggests that 22 grandchildren. For Walter, as for others whose is back in his business doing fine. Lew SCHLEIF we might consider making an annual contribution memorial services we could not reach with a is undergoing treatment at Oak Knoll Naval to the Naval Academy Foundation from our floral tribute, we are making a contribution to Hospital and we all send our best wishes for a fund. Better yet, if those who believe in the the USNA Foundation as a tribute. speedy recovery. excellent work of the Foundation would con"Big news and much gladness in the Goodall tribute $5 per year to the 1926 class fund—sent On 15 March all Quiver biographies were tepee," writes Hap GOODALL from Houston. "A to RAdm. J. F. Greenslade, USN (Ret.), 5020 delivered to the publisher. Tommie BURROWES call from our son in Honolulu informed us we Millwood Lane, N.W., Washington, D. C.—the says that if you have any changes or additions were the grandparents of twin boys! . . . Another class could very probably guarantee a yearly to any material that was originally sent in, please event in which we are keenly interested will take contribution to the Foundation of at least $500. send it direcdy to the committee in Washington place February 12 at Pascagoula, Miss., when a (Box # 1 , the Army and Navy Club) and we That sum would help one promising naval new submarine repair tender will be christened will try to put it in a "Fantail Section" at the officer candidate with preparatory schooling to the USS CANOPUS (AS 34) by Elizabeth Stanford back of the book. However don't delay—send supplement his high school curriculum, which Sackett. Gene and I plan to attend the cerethe changes or additions in now!!! So far 425 often does not prepare him sufficienriy for the monies. The first CANOPUS (AS 9) was scuttied books have been ordered and there will be 500 Academy's tough course. by her crew with much sorrow on the eve of biographies in it. The class owes a debt of gratiAt the risk of offending Gus LONG by too tiie fall of Bataan, April 8 and 9, 1942. She tude to Tommie Burrowes as he has borne the much mention of his exploits, it gives the CS rests easily, I hope, at the foot of the Bataan lion's share of this effort. much pleasure to report another recognition of peninsula. Mrs. Sackett, who accepted the Secrehis achievements and accomplishments by the tary of the Navy's invitation to sponsor and naming of the newly-expanded Texaco Trinidad christen the new ship, is the wife of RAdm. Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) hospital at Pointe-a-Pierre, the Augusms Long 3410 15th St.. North Arlington 1, Va. E. L. Sackett, USN (Ret.) '20, who was the Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III, Hospital, "in recognition of his deep devotion to first CANOPUS' last commanding officer, as I was USN (Ret.), 8405 Burdette Rd. the best interests, future health and happiness the last executive officer. The name CANOPUS Bethesda, Md. 20014 of the Trinidadian people." It has previously will stir memories of 'Old China hands,' espebeen reported that Gus Long is president of one cially those of the survivors of the Bataan-CorPerhaps because February was such a short of the world's largest and best known hospitals, regidor disaster of 1942." (Ed. note: And might month, there is very litde dope on '26ers to report the Columbia-Presbyterian, in New York City. it not bring forth published personal experiences for the March issue. of Hap, and Shug Morrell, and others?)

An interesting item concerning two classmates There was the joint '26 USNA-West Point was recendy noted in the Washington, D. C. luncheon at the Navy Yard in Washington on papers, that Joe B. COCHRANE has been 26 Jan., which was well attended and from all elected president of the Fairfax, Va., Chamber of reports enjoyed. The CS missed his first '26 Commerce, and Ben KATZ a director of the luncheon in many months because of driving to Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) Alexandria, Va., Chamber of Commerce. With SO.'iD Foxhall Road, Washington 16, D. C. Norfolk that day for the Hampton Roads Navy Frank BUSEY running the Chamber of ComRelief Auxiliary annual meeting, of which Auxilmerce in La Plata, Md., the environs of the Naiary RAdm. E. B. "Whitey" Taylor '25 is the TRAVEL NOTES tion's Capital appear to be in good hands. president.

Escaping the Washington winter, George and Last month there was only the brief announceEstelle WRIGHT and John and Pat BROWN fled Those attending were: Agnew, Armstrong, ment of the wedding of the son of RAdm. and to Florida while Judge and Jim ELLER hopped Brady, Bruton, Buchanan, Cochran, Dudley, Mrs. Robert W. CAVENAGH, which managed to the West Indies. Red Eye and Kitty COLEFravel, Dietrich, Gano, Greenacre, Greenslade, to beat the deadline for the February Shipmate.

MAN went out to Hawaii for a two-week visit Grenfell, Groff, Katz, Lee, Leeper, Morrison, Additional information is quoted, in part, from with son David and his family; they will be in McKee, McQuillen, Nelson, Strain, Sylvester, a newspaper account: "Robert William Cavenagh, Washington at the end of April for the annual Lovett, Livdahl, O'Beirne, Strange, Vangeli.

Jr. married Susan Savage, of Arlington, Va., at meeting of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, Baird, Brecht, Edmunds, Ennis, Furman, Johnthe Navy Chapel in Washington, in early Janthen in June they go to Scandinavia for a threeson, Munson, Stanton, Purcell and Walker '26, uary. The bridegroom, a senior at Princeton, met week trip. Bob and Elsie GIBBS spent a 10-day of West Point. his bride in London, England, where both atwinter vacation in Colorado and in the Denver Albert "Bunny" BENJAMIN, who has been tended the American School, while Admiral airport ran into Bevo BOND and his family. a close friend for many years but who is rapidly Cavenagh was U. S. Naval Attache in London George and Rebec BAINS made news in the endearing himself even more to the CS (correfrom 1958 to 1960. The reception, held at the travel field by staying home last year and adding sponding secretary, remember?) by helping out home of the bride's parents, Capt. Robert W. a Florida room to their home so that they can with items for this column, writes as follows: Savage, U. S. Navy, and Mrs. Savage, in McLean, get a beautiful view of the St. Johns River.

"As your faithful reporter, perhaps you have not Va., was attended by five former assistant naval heard about the coincidental meeting of minds attaches to Admiral Cavenagh, and their wives."

GRANDCHILDREN DEPARTMENT of George CAMPBELL and Bob ELLIS. Bob, as Bob GIBBS announces that his latest, Adrienneyou know, is the curator of the USS NORTH As reported last month, Mabel and Bob CAVECAROLINA in that state. It seems that the state Margarite Gibbs, was born in Falls Church, Va., NAGH have left Philadelphia and are now living government appropriated $400,000 to produce a on 23 Jan. Red Eye COLEMAN'S fifth, Kimberly in Oslo, Norway, where he is Chief of the Milisound-light presentation covering the history of Stoker Coleman, was born in Honolulu last 25 tary Assistance Advisory Group. the batdeship NORTH CAROLINA, from the laying May. George BAINS' ninth, Eugene M. Smith, Plans are already being developed for the 40th of its keel in the New York Naval Shipyard to Jr., was born 19 Aug. and George is expecting reunion at the Naval Academy, under Jack its entrance into Tokyo Bay. It is a 45-minute the tenth before the reunion rolls around. Bart GREENSLADE's capable leadership, for die presentation and will be shown on the ship to BACON'S latest, Roger Francis Bacon II, was agreed-upon weekend of May 20-22, 1966. That thousands of visitors. A company in Bayside, born in Oakland, 25 Nov. His father is now first day of arrival and registration, Friday, will Queens, which produced the presentation, hired engineering officer of the Gold Crew of USS have a dinner (informal) at the boat house George Campbell as the technical director.

KAMEHAMEHA. (Hubbard Hall) in the Academy grounds. The second night will probably be a dinner-dance Rut COLT dropped by in Washington recendy.

"As you probably know, some 135 colleges (dinner coat) at the Officers' Club. Next month Although he is only as far away as Baltimore and universities throughout the country now we should have a fairly definitive schedule which he doesn't get over very often but says he is go- benefit from grants and scholarships provided by Jack and his committee of Charlie BUCHANAN, ing to make some class luncheons soon. His son Texaco's very active educational program. ReOtto LIVDAHL, Bob ARMSTRONG, Jimmy is also in a Polaris submarine. cendy it was my pleasure for the third year in LEEPER, Roland GROFF and Hank FRAVEL a row to hand, as the Texaco representative, to The Government Printing Office has just pubare now working up. Jack Greenslade got several the Dean of Faculty of Barnard College our lished a 650-page volume, "History of Communi-

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of his group together for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on Friday, 12 Feb. From time to time, in this column, we will mention the 40th reunion, repeating the dates in May, 1966 (Friday the 20th through Sunday, the 22nd) in order that all who can possibly plan to be there can not overlook or forget it.

Charlie and Kathleen BUCH.ANAN have been on the move again, this time on a trip to Mexico, with a short breather with the SMEDBERGs at "Secure," Crystal River, Fla., for three days in early March. The Bucks just missed Al and Carmen MUMMA, who had managed to sneak in a few days over Washington's Birthday at "Secure," also. The CS and his wife had combined a business and vacation trip which got them out of Washington's usually unpleasant February weather, while Smeddy looked over Navy Relief Auxiliaries at Marine Corps and Naval Bases at Cherry Point, Camp Lejeune, Charleston, Parris Island, Jacksonville, Mayport, Sanford, Key West and Pensacola.

One last thought for this month: if you enjoy reading about your classmates, it is axiomatic that they will enjoy reading about you, so don't refrain from dropping the CS a note about yourself and family because you don't think you have done anything interesting enough to report. The fact that you have not written in a long time is enough reason to write! I

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Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 91S 16th St. N.W., Washington 6, D. C.

Adm. Charles D. GRIFFIN has been named Commander of Naval Services in Southern Europe with headquarters in Naples.

Jimmie THACH will take over Don Griffin's vacated post as Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, Europe, with headquarters in London.

RAdm. Thomas J. HAMILTON has been nominated to the football Helms Hall of Fame.

A GROUP OF '28ERS in D. C : the McDonalds, Schoechs, Andersons, Stanleys, James, Pedens, Sears and Urqu harts.

for a very successful dinner-dance at the ArmyNavy Club in Washington on 30 Jan., arranged without fault by Harry Sears. 30 members of the class, including wives, enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Present with their ladies were: Anderson, Binney, Gallery, James, Jordan, Kent, Logsdon, Morris, Peden, Sears, Stanley and Urquhart.

John Quinn was "batching it" as Kay enjoyed 85° temperatures in San Diego.

We were also delighted that Al and Bess Momm were visiting in Washington from Hartford, Conn., where Al is a math prof at the University of Connecticut. Present also were two of our delightful widows, Pat (R. O.) Strange and Ruby (P. E.) Kerst.

Mac and Kay LEARY, of Shreveport, La., have just returned from a delightful week visit to Mexico City. Mac recommends it highly for all hands. He recently received a letter from Dick BATTERTON, formerly mayor of Denver, Colo., who reports on his recent activities in the following letter.

"Dear Mac, It just dawned on me that I failed to reply to your most welcome letter. Following my tenure as mayor of Denver, July 1963, I treated myself to an extensive vacation and we spent practically all of our time at our place in the mountains plus a couple of extended trips to Florida.

Despite my belated reply I did appreciate hearing from you as well as your offer of hospitality.

Certainly we shall contact you the first time that we are in Shreveport and I hope that you will favor us with a visit in Denver. As I am sure you are aware Colorado is the choicest of vacation spots, especially in the summertime. During that season we make it a point to spend a great deal of time at our cabin and while there isn't much to do it is a good place to relax and we have plenty of room.

I overlooked mentioning that in September of 1964 I accepted an appointment from our Governor as Civil Service Commissioner for the State of Colorado and so to some extent I am back in the swim although without much of the pressure to which I have been accustomed these many years.

My very best wishes to you and yours for the New Year."

WILLIAM N. DAVIES '27 William N. Davies is retiring from Interchemical Corp. after 30 years of service with the company. Bill was executive vice president at the time of his retirement.

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Sec'y, RAdm. R. K. James, USN (Ret.) Apt. B611, River House South, 1600 S. Joyce St., Arlington. Va.

In spite of snow and sleet, intrepid members of the class of 1928 and their ladies turned out MARCH,

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. J. O'Donnell, USN Weapons System Evaluation Group, OSD Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.

Jerry O'DONNELL was detached from duty in the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group in the Pentagon in January and became Superintendent of the Postgraduate School, Monterey.

Al STRAHORN is back from two and a half years in the Orient. He still works for Adas Chemical Industries. His address is 36 Boulder Brook Dr., Wilmington, Del.

Sec'y, BGen. Ronald D. Salmon, USMC (Ret.), 640 Oakland Ter., Alexandria, Va. Corr Sec'y, RAdm. Parke H. Brady, USN (Ret.), 1801 Foxhall Rd., Wash. 7, D. C. The planning for the 35th reunion of the class has been launched with a driving effort by Bill SNEAD and Pete BRADY. Many of the class have now received the planned schedule. The initial response has been excellent with onehundred per cent approval of the proposal to install a memorial window in the St. Andrew's Chapel.

For those who may have missed receiving the announced schedule, the following is planned for next fall: 8 Oct. (Friday) 1545 Dress Parade, Worden Field 1900 Alumni reception, Dahlgren Hall for alumni and ladies 2030 Alumni dinner in Mess Hall for alumni and ladies. (Tickets for reception and dinner will be purchased by individuals thru Alumni Association) 9 Oct.

1200 1400

1930

(Saturday)

Pre-game '30 luncheon at the Elk's Club (near stadium) for class and ladies Football game (Navy vs. William & Mary) -—class will have seats together—individuals purchase tickets thru N. A. Athletic Association Cocktails and dinner at Officers' Club in the Leyte Gulf-Santa Cruz Room for class and ladies

10 Oct. (Sunday)

0800 1015

Catholic mass (Main Chapel) Divine services (Main Chapel)—a section will be reserved for class and ladies. Class memorial service will be held in Main Chapel, lasting about 10 minutes, immediately following divine services.

1200 Class despedida—Alumni House, cocktails and buffet luncheon for class and ladies As a starter, 20 double rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn near Annapolis. The committee desires to know of classmates' plans as soon as possible so as to aid in obtaining rooms.

Please write to: RAdm. William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) 4112 Woodacre Dr. McLean, Va. A letter from Dave HAWKINS stated: "Dear Classmates and their Mates: A little late to be giving you the Season's Greetings and the report on the Cal game, but getting ready for it took time I had to make up later. Anyway, our get-together was a big success for those of us who participated in one or another of the Friday and Samrday events.

The game was a real disappointment gamewise; classwise it was a lot of fun. The bus got out 39

of hand—we had enough applicants for two of them, and when the '30 bus got loaded early, there were many who had to take the nondescript one. I certainly apologize to them, but there was naught to do. I sat in the doorway myself, just for penance.

Red Earl took pictures of the bus people, and I can recognize Marie Rutter, Fred Bradman, Freddie Hillis, Bill Stewart, Hugh Mackay, Bill Thomas, Cy and Margo Johnson ('29) and (I think) Mary Hahn. Any who'd like copies, let me know. I'll return Red his slides as soon as desired copies can be made.

During our get-together at the T. I. brunch, we had as our guest Kay Thomas, widow of Perry Thomas '26. Kay, a floral decorator, built a tremendous boxfull of chrysanthemum pompons with blue NAVY letters, which she presented to the girls of the class. Our gals were the envy of the whole female contingent, and I had to batter off strangers to the class who came with cash in hand. The mums were certainly lovely. Thanks again Kay. After the game we got back into the bus and hightailed to the T. I. Annex (now the Casa De La Vista), where about six or seven hundred alumni and friends were gathered. I had reserved 30 places, and ended up with 49. Luckily, the joint was an accordion, and stretched to fit many more than had bought tickets earlier. We had, besides Anne and myself and Kay, the Bill Thomases, Betty Robinson, the Bill Stewarts, the Nat Haines, Eleanor Winant, the Bill Dranes, Katherine Fairchild, Fred Bradman, the Doc Strohbehns, the L. D. Coates, the Jim Wilburs, the John Graggs and their guests the John Sargeants and the Frank Sloats, Marie Rutter, Mary Alice Hahn, the Paul Hanlins, the Al Kohlhas, the Willie Wilbournes, Undine MacGregor, the Red Earls, the Fred Hillises, the Warren McClains and guests the Frank Luongos, the Hugh MacKays and the Joe Robbins.

The Abe Lincolns joined us for the dinner afterwards as did the Oscar Hagbergs ('31).

There were 31 of the gang who enjoyed a fine dinner at the COM after the cocktails.

The Moon Chappies sent telegraphic regrets; they had been at Stanford watching son Jack (recendy signed by the '49ers) do his smff, and were not able to get to the Mess on time. The Jim Boundys of the Supply Corps joined for the game and cocktails, as did the Cy Johnsons ('29).

We also saw the Joe Berkeleys ('29) down from Sacramento with their tribe at game and KTs. We were a little disappointed at the slight attendance from '30 SW, centered in San Diego and LA, but that was in part due to my procrastination in getting the information to them.

Fred Bradman, bless 'im, did wonders as usual, and not only helped to get the ones who did arrive, but was most entertaining at every turn.

He deserves particularly warm thanks, since the success of his efforts in getting the classmates together in 1962 at the UCS game gave us the inspiration.

I think all of us enjoyed seeing each other, greeting old friends, hearing of children and trying hard not to remind ourselves that it had been 38 years since we first gathered together as a class at Crabtown! Seeing Frank Robinson's boy Peter addressing the alumni luncheon last Wednesday, as the representative of the class of 1965—is it only age making the eyes misty?

The appeal for funds in our first letter met with such success that the fund now stands at $57.35, after all expenses but for this mailing.

The class dinner average was $9. We got $5 back from the COM for KT overpayments. Bill Thomas added $8; Fred Hillis, Al Kohlhas, Mac McClain, Class '30 SW (via Roy Newton, pres.).

Red Earl, and Geo. Ashford '29 added $5 apiece. Doc Strohbehn, $3, Jim Wilbur, H. C. Peterson (who couldn't attend), G. E. Garcia (ditto), Oscar Hagsberg ('31), $2 each. Paul Hanlin, Bill Stewart, Bill Drane, Bob Jennings (still recovering from his accident). Undine Mac40

HUGH HAYNSWORTH explains some of the finer points of banking to Rebel Lowrance. Hugh is with a Norfolk bank; Rebel is ComSubForLant.

Gregor, Jim Boundy (SC), and Eleanor Winant $1 apiece. Fifty cents was contributed by Cdr. Little, USNR, who paid the expenses incurred in helping him get tickets. I contributed my time, incidental stamps, and the extra funds needed to procure tickets. We paid out $7.95 for the mailings through TI COM. Bus driver $2 (I found out that Fred Bradman had also given him a tip), Dick, the maitre d' at TI, $2, and the wonderful gal typist at TI $6.

Many of those whose names are not on this contributing list are regulars who always help the kitty at our dinners. I am pretty sure I left no one out who did fork-in this time, but if I did, tell me so I can set the record straight. It's pretty swell being representative for so responsive a group.

This whole letter may sound like a lot of name-dropping, but I am sending a copy to Shipmate and the class secretary, and hope some of it may get in the column so folks can know where people are. Paul Hanlin is going to make us up a new list for the addressograph, which should include gals' names as well as boys', and as soon as I get the two together we'll send the list over. Thanks Paul.

I owe Joe Robbins an apology for not getting the report of his wonderful party into the records on time. We hope to have a lot of y'all to such a much at our Vi oi Vz acre estate.

Keep me informed of any changes, and Anne and I send our very best."

From Hugh C. HAYNSWORTH comes this letter: "While on active duty I read with interest news of what retired Naval Officers were doing, trying to relate their adventures to what I might expect when the axe fell for me.

For what it's worth, therefore, and because it should be of value to Navy folks in every stage, I'd like to make a short report on what has happened to me since my retirement.

Marguerite and I bought a house in Norfolk (Lochhaven) and I cast about for a way to gainfully occupy my time in a dignified second career. As a supply type I had some claim of business experience, but I relied more on an idea which I had entertained for a long time than on the fact that I had managed several large activities.

The idea is a very simple one which has occurred to all of us at one time or another and which should be of considerable benefit to individuals, and the Navy as a whole. It was merely

to start a bank which would not bounce the checks of Navy personnel and their families.

Of course, I was not exacdy in a position to start a bank myself, but I did persuade the Board of a new bank in Norfolk to establish a special division whose single purpose was to devote itself to military accounts. In a phrase, to provide a 'one-stop financial service' to armed forces personnel and their families.

The non-bounce check gimmick is simplicity itself and offers security and peace of mind to the serviceman who is subject to sudden travel orders or deployment. It works like this. On opening an account, a member of the regular services, officer or enlisted, may elect to sign an agreement providing for a specified line of credit over and above any sums on deposit. If he—or in the case of joint accounts, his wife—writes a check which would more than exhaust his balance, the Bank, on the basis of the pre-arranged authority, will automatically extend him a loan and honor the check. No fuss, No red tape.

The maximum that he may overdraw is dependent on his own desires and, of course, his credit rating. We have guide lines to cover the various ranks and rates, but these may readily be varied where the customer has outside sources of income.

My main purpose in life now is to make it easy for a Navy man (Army and Air Force, too) to arrange his credit with a reputable institution, in the most painless way, at favorable rates of interest.

Every banking service will be at his command at minimum cost and we propose to institute related features such as counseling in all varieties of financial problems, and providing information concerning Tidewater to newcomers. We pay the postage both ways.

Oh, yes. The name of this outfit is Eagle Division. . . . First National Bank of Norfolk, Va."

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Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg. USN (Ret.) 1109 Grove St., N.E. Albuquerque. N. M. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W. BetU, USN (Ret.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington 25, D. C.

A short while ago the Bausch & Lomb Board of Directors elected four new members, one of which was Carl DAY, the executive vice president and general manager of B & L's Scientific Instrument Division. Carl's been with B & L since right after graduation. After a year's factory training, he was transferred to the Scientific Instrument Sales Division, moving into manufacturing in 1942 to coordinate production of optical gunfire control instruments for the armed services.

Later he was promoted to works manager, and in 1953 was elected vice president for manufacmring. With divisionalization of the company in 1962, he was elected vice president and general manager of the Scientific Instrument Division, S H I P M A T E

tiien elected executive vice president in 1964, still retaining his divisional responsibility.

And from a January edition of the Oklahoma Cit>' Times comes this item: "Adm. Kirkpatrick is Chosen for Scrtoma Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A native of Oklahoma City will be named Tuesday as this year's winner of the 'Service to Mankind' award by the Downtown Sertoma Club.

He is Rear Adm. John E. Kirkpatrick, USNR, retired, oil operator and businessman, who has devoted his time, talents and money to development of beauty, culture, and science in his home town.

Kirkpatrick is one of the founders of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, serves on the executive committee of the Oklahoma City Council on Alcoholism, is president of the Presbyterian Homes for the Elderly, is on the board of the Presbyterian Hospital, and the advisory board of Mercy Hospital.

Perhaps Kirkpatrick's most widely known activity is centered around the Science and Arts Foundation at the fairgrounds, and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium.

Kirkpatrick is president of the Kirkpatrick Oil Co., is a director and on the executive committee of the Liberty National Bank & Trust Co., is on the advisory board of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., and is president of KOCO TV, Channel 5, among his other interests."

This calls for SIX CHEERS to two pretty solid citizens!!!

The second annual Valentine dinner-dance of the Washington group was a big success. A round (just nicely) four dozen made it with Carol and Bob MOORE coming up from Norfolk to see how the Capitolites do it. We held a short, only slighdy premature, 3-star flag raising for Peggy and Tommy BOOTH to send them off to ComAirLant next month.

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Sec'y, Mr. John Stanley Miller 5809 Namakagan Road Washington, D. C. 20016

W A S H I N G T O N CHAPTER

LUNCHEON

Plans for the 13 March party and dinner-dance for '32 made up the greater part of the chapter's business at the meeting on Friday, 5 Feb., at Ft. McNair. Chairman Dimi DIMITRIJEVIC has publicized the affair from New England to Florida and a big turn-out was in prospect. Area contact points have been given the dope for distribution in their localities: Horace ROUNDS in Boston, Moe ARCHER in New York, Hank MUNSON in New Jersey, Leon KINTBERGER in Annapolis and Nemo HOWE in Norfolk.

JOHN KIRKPATRICK AND ERNIE HOLTZWORTH in front of the Navy Memorial in Oklahoma City.

A plaque will be presented officially by Gov. Bellmon, an honorary member of the Sertoma Club, at its regular luncheon at the SheratonOklahoma hotel.

Special guests will include members of Kirkpatrick's own downtown Rotary club, the wives of Sertoma Club members, officials, directors, and teachers from a number of institutions established by Kirkpatrick's philanthropies.

Kirkpatrick was singled out from more than a dozen nominees suggested by civic organizations and leaders for the honor by a Sertoma committee headed by Ward M. Edinger 'because of his widespread activities, in which he touched so many different levels of humanity in his service to his fellow man.'

The award means that Kirkpatrick will be nominated automatically for the district 'service to mankind' competition. The winner of the district is nominated for international honors.

Kirkpatrick was born in Oklahoma City, attended school here and was a cadet in the U. S. Military Academy from 1925 to 1926, but later entered, and was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1931 with a bachelor of science degree. He was a graduate student in the Harvard School of Business from 1935 to 1936, and has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Oklahoma City University.

He is one of the founders, and now is president of the Oklahoma Zoological Society, an organization formed in support of the Oklahoma City Zoo. He was one of the founders, and a guarantor of the Oklahoma City Lyric Theater to bring outstanding musical presentations to Oklahoma City.

He is on the advisory board of the Oklahoma City Symphony.

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Charley ODEND'HAL was welcomed back, and we are pleased that his work with Airtronics, a Bethesda firm specializing in electrical and electro-mechanical space age gadgetry, will keep him here. He and Peggy maintain their home at 3412 18tii St., N., Arlington, Va. Present for good fare and better fellowship were: Emer Fawkes, Swede Eastwold, Walt Asmuth, Harry Lockwood, George Pierce, Ennis Taylor, Lou Kirn and Gus Wellings. Others were: Ray Pitts, Bob Fulton, Al Slayden, Jack Lamade, Jack Counihan, John VanEvera, Bob Leonard, Beau Lyons, Bull Dreany, Casey Holt and Jerry Miller.

HERE A N D THERE W I T H ' 3 2

Jack and Francis COUNIHAN are now setded in their new home at 5546 15th St., N.W., Washington, D. C. Their telephone number is 5384478.

Lou and Ray KIRN located within sight of the Pentagon and his job with the Joint Staff of the JCS. They are in Apt. CI 515, River House, 1600 So. Joyce St., Arlington, Va., telephone 524-6572.

Jake MYERS' work as a project manager for some of Philco's underwater enterprises keeps him traveling and even involves maintaining an extra residence at the company's Bluebell, Pa., plant. In late January, Jake was traveling to Hawaii on company business. He and Ruth keep as their permanent address the "pied a terre" at Vi Swift Alley, Alexandria, Va., which they have lovingly remodeled from a historic structure built about 1750 and once owned by Lawrence Washington. This story-and-a-half building began as a ship chandlery, with fish nets hung from its rafters, and later was converted into a carriage house. Still later Jake and Ruth made it into the comfy-cozy (and truly unique) home they now enjoy. Young Chris Myer is doing well in his math major at Randolph Macon.

Ray PITTS is general manager of the operations department. Ocean Systems, Inc. This affiliate of Union Carbide specializes in ocean floor work, and Ray comes to this job from service on the Navy Deep Submergence Review Group. He is splitting his time between the main offices at 270 Park Avenue, N. Y. City, and the newly opened Washington office.

Courtesy of Bob DENIG, out Fair Oaks way, we have word that Jim BIGLER has resigned as Chief of the Bureau of Investigation, Department of the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, and is entering private law practice. Jim is a partner of Grivi & Bigler, Suite 620 Southern Federal Building, 3921 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90005.

Bob DENIG and Mai MUNGER are sparking a '32 party to be held in March in the San Francisco Bay area. While rounding up the troops.

Bob has turned up three fresh addresses: Paul EMRICK, 12247 Saratoga Glen Court, Saratoga; Willard FELDSCHER, 86 Barry Lane, Atherton, and Tom BOWERS, 666 Riviera Dr., Los Altos, Calif. Thank you. Bob. We are missing current addresses for Charley PALMER and Marion (Spiggot) FAWCETT. Can anyone send them in?

We made the announcement last month of the December wedding of Mary Susan Munger to Lt. Kent Randolph Clark, USN. We have furtiier word that the groom is USNA, class of 1959, and that one of the ushers was Edmund C. Munger, brother of the bride, and son of Sara Ann and Mai Munger. The newlyweds will live at Monterey.

Featured in the January Shipmate was a photo of veteran submariners, flag officers all except for two aides. One aide was Mike Leeds, USNA '59, and son of our own Bud LEEDS. Chmn, Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.), U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402 As noted in "Last Call," Ray FULTON passed away on 29 Jan. at the U. S. Veterans Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. Flowers were sent by the class, and the graveside services at Arlington National Cemetery on 2 Feb. were attended by the following classmates: Blouin, Connolly, McKibbin, Lane, Rowe, George Miller, and Travis. Ray's widow, Emilia, resides at 230 Conner St., Fayetteville.

(Drders to flag officers since the last issue of Shipmate have contained three reassignments of particular interest to members of the class of '33.

Tom MOORER will be detached as Commanderin-Chief Pacific Fleet to relieve Adm. H. P. Smith as Supreme Allied Commander Adantic and Ommander-in-Chief Adantic Fleet. Pete GALANTIN is being promoted to VAdm. and will relieve VAdm. W. A. Schoech as Chief of Naval Material. Draper KAUFFMAN is being ordered to relieve RAdm. C. S. Minter, Jr. as Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

Lem STEVENS has written to inform us that he is now associated with Zenith Technical jEnterprises of Miami, Fla., a small subcontracting firm engaged in classified DOD contracts.

The Stevens have rented their house in Ft. Lauderdale and are now living at 7741 S.W. 134 Terrace, Miami, Fla. 33156.

George LAIRD wrote that he and Kippy have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary Heather, to Mr. Howard Woodrow Martin, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Martin, Virginia Beach, Va. Miss Laird was graduated' from St. Joseph College, Emmitsburg, Md. She is presendy employed by the Pennsylvania State Government. Mr. Martin was graduated from Norfolk Academy in Virginia, and received his Bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee Uni41

versity, Lexington, Va. He is studying law at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

George also noted that he left the York Area Chamber of Commerce in January 1964 and is now associated with the Pennsylvania State Government as assistant to the Deputy Secretary for State Properties. The Lairds now own a horse and Kippy and youngest son Michael are getting to be expert riders. George hasn't taken up the sport "feeling that perhaps a seagoing man has no business that high off the ground." The Lairds live at 2616 Cambridge Rd., York, Pa. 17402.

Morgan SLAYTON's Christmas newsletter provides the dope that Morgan expects to be teaching for the Adantic Division of the University of Maryland at Goose Air Base, Goose Bay, Labrador from 11 Jan. to 14 May 1965. After that there is some possibility that he will be assigned administrative duties at the campus in College Park, Md. Morgan was kind enough to add that he found the Shipmate column useful in keeping up with the peregrinations of our classmates.

Morgan's address is: 4082nd Strat Wing Education Center, APO 677, Box 1212, New York, N. Y. 09677.

Burt BROWN, unheard from for quite some time, has brought us up to date on his activities by forwarding a copy of the Brown's Christmas letter. We learn that he expects to complete the requirements for a Ph.D. in guidance and counseling at Tallahassee, Fla. When he receives his degree in April, Burt will be looking for a parttime teaching and counseling situation in a 4-year college or junior college. He will have a minor in psychology.

Burt included information that Keith HUDSON expects to receive an earned doctorate in the same program that Burt is in, also in April.

Ted BRITTAIN earned a Master of Science degree in Math at Tallahassee and is now teaching at Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Fla. Burt's address is 715 Bivins Ave., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303.

The following financial report was submitted to the class by Turner DUNCAN on 4 Jan.: This report does not cover any funds in the 30-year book fund which will be the subject of a separate report at a later date by Joe Cobb.

I am advised that this account is in good order and will cover the total cost with a possible small reserve for return to the class account.

1. Cash in checking account: Annapolis Banking and Trust Co., Annapolis, Maryland (as of December 31, 1964) $ 604.25 Withdrawals can only be made on joint signature of T. A. Duncan and Raymond Thompson. *2. Petty cash account 56.32 3. Annapolis Banking and Trust Co. stock—15 shares (Purchased August 31, 1933, at $10 per share—current price $60—see attached letter) 900.00 4. Balance, January 4, 1965: $1560.57 * I would like to point out in connection with Item # 2 above that the balance as of January 2, 1964, was $72.17; credits from luncheon meeting totaled $14.35 and charges against the account amounted to $30.00, leaving a balance of $56.32. Charges against this account occurred as a result of limited attendance at several meetings and for the liquor locker. The latter is recoverable since we still have a very complete stock. During the course of the year, several classmates have passed away and flowers or donations were arranged. These are taken by check from Item # 1 account. Additional cost of meeting notices and postage are handled in the same manner. The only other expenditure during the course of the normal year is $20 to Mrs. Kelly in the Avco Office who handles all details relative to the monthly lunches and maintains an up-to-date listing of classmates newly arrived in the Washington area.

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As a bit of final information, the average meeting attendance was 17 which included the Army & Navy—1933 Luncheon. Through efforts of Ray Thompson, we have been fortunate in retaining the Colonial Room at the Army and Navy Town Club; but it is understood that if we do not come closer in 1965 to our original agreement for 25, we may have to accept smaller accommodations. Your cooperative effort in talking up the lunches with the classmates with whom you come in contact during the course of the months to come in 1965 will be most helpful.

The February meeting of the Washington group of the class was held on 9 Feb. at the ArmyNavy Club and was attended by: Bethea, Croghan, Derickson, Duncan, Kauffman, King, Lane, Macintosh, Pratt, Selby, Stocker and Travis. At the meeting Charlie Travis gave the encouraging news that the 30-year book was on schedule at the printer's and should be available for delivery the first week in April.

CAPT. ROBERT W. McNEELY '94 AND RADM. B. M. STREAN '33.

Smoke STREAN sent in the accompanying photograph which he describes as "a reunion of two world cruisers, class of " '94 and '33." With Smoke is Capt. Robert W. McNeely, USN (Ret.), class of 1894, who went around the world with the Great White Fleet in 1907-09. Capt. McNeely served in the Spanish American War, in China during the Boxer rebellion, and he commanded several batdeships. As CO of USS OHIO he won the Navy Cross. While in the service his inventive genius contributed the voice tube in communications; and the copper rotating band on projectiles.

As most of us know, Smoke commanded Nuclear Task Group 60.1, consisting of the ENTERPRISE, LONG BEACH and

BAINBRIDGE, on

its

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cendy completed cruise around the world. The two had a great time comparing experiences.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR Parkside Apts., 10630 Kenilvrorth Ave. Apt. 204, Bethesda, Md. 20014

CLASS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Carl Columbus Fleming announce the marriage of their daughter, Joan Marie, to Lt. (jg) Douglas Gould Smith, USN, on Saturday, 6 March, at the Church of the Epiphany, Danville, Va. The groom is the son of Capt. and Mrs. Roy C. SMITH, III, USNR. Ceil and I wish to extend our thanks to all the wonderful classmates who thoughtfully contributed to our most recent gift. This pleasant surprise was presented on behalf of the class by "B.J." SEMMES during the January class luncheon. It is a beautiful sterling silver serving tray

appropriately engraved with the class crest. We are both overwhelmed and are taking this opportunity to express our appreciation and to thank one and all. Most sincerely. Butch and Ceil.

Sec'y, Capt. F. M. Lamkin, SC, USN Defense Supply Agency, Cameron Station Alexandria, Va. Jack COSGROVE, in reaction to the 6 Jan. Shipmate entry on Jack BARLEON, wrote your secretary a most interesting letter. Jack reports he was at a convention of paralyzed veterans of America last June and roomed with Barleon.

Cosgrove was simply amazed at Barleon's vitality and spirit putting in an 18-hour day in the interest of our paralyzed veterans. Cosgrove is a paraplegic. Despite this handicap, he is working hard as a certified public accountant in Phoenix.

He heard from Harvey WALSETH recendy who apparendy plans to study at the University of Arizona and likewise become a CPA. The Christmas mail brought a card from Grover HIGGINBOTHAM, who is now retired and resides in Salt Lake City. Dave NASH writes that the class was represented at the funeral of Arlo Giesser. Flowers were sent by your class.

Flash FLACHSENHAR sent a newsy Christmas card from Japan. He is becoming a golfer along with Marjorie. Son, Willis, is studying at the University of Maryland overseas program.

Son, Jay, is attending Yale starting work toward a Master's Degree in theater arts.

Skeets GALLAGHER wants us to get busy about next year's reunion and complains about the entries for '35 in Shipmate. Your Class Council is planning to sponsor a pre-game luncheon on homecoming day next September similar to what we did last year. Otherwise there will be no formal organization or reservation of rooms that your Council will sponsor.

We hope to see the quantity and quality of the input to Shipmate improve in the near future as we anticipate Virge VESTEL taking over the secretary duties of the Class Council.

The brochure of pictures of last fall's reunion was distributed to those attending with some nice comments coming back on them. Additionally, a copy was sent to Steve SHERWOOD in Hawaii.

He acknowledged receipt with a nice note and said he was passing on to John BOTTOMS and Gene FLUCKEY. Virge Vestel is still running efficiently the bimonthly luncheons in the Washington area. Next one will be in April.

Sec'y, Capt. F. G. Law, USN 1142 N. Illinois St. Arlington, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN 4029 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003 It is easy to write on class events, marriages, births and homecoming—but when it comes to reporting the death of one of our wives, it is much harder. Margaret Thurston Gray, wife of Jim Gray, mother of Susan Douglas and Elizabeth Barrett Gray, daughter of Adm. and Mrs. J. B. Olendorf, passed away in her sleep at her home in Norfolk, Va. Funeral services for Peggy were attended by many friends, classmates and their wives, and were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 4 Feb. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Flowers from the class were but a small expression of our sympathy.

Returning from a recent trip to the west coast, Tommy KING reports the following: "I enjoyed seeing a number of classmates, some for the first time in years. Dick and Ann Pratt, Don and Lou Merker, Ralph and Aileen Humes and Bill Thomas all participated in some spirited conversation at a delightful party given by Carol Bayless. At another party, Rich MYERS invited me to a game of golf on my next visit, and I accepted with an appropriate number of strokes to offset his mileSHIPMATE

long drives. Golda, unfortunately, was ill and not able to be present, but we hope she is back on her feet by now. Also had a brief chat with Hoyt MANN who was at North Island on business. All are fine and enjoying life on the west coast."

Tommy also reports that Hugh CALDWELL and Harry WRIGHT recendy visited him in his office while they were on business in Washington.

Tommy is presently the assistant chief for readiness and training. Bureau of Naval Weapons.

Thanks for the dope Tommy!

Gordon FOWLER recendy underwent a hernia operation. He is recuperating, and we all wish him well as he travels the road to recovery.

George GRIDER, our recently elected Congressman from Tennessee, has been appointed to the District House Committee. Things should really hum for District residents now!

The cover of the 20 Jan. issue of Investor's Reader carries a wonderful picture of Bill WENDEL in his office captioned "Bill Wendel Sparks Carborundum." An article appearing on page 17 tells all about Bill and what he has been doing since he took office in 1962. It goes on to state that under Bill's direction in 1964 Carborundum prospered as never before. In nine months the company amassed enough earnings to top any previous full-year high. The full-year profits for 1963 were $6,400,000 or $3.53 a share on $162,000,000 sales. The previous all-time high was $4.52 a share in 1959. Good luck from all of us. Bill. May you continue to lead and succeed as reported.

Didn't make the big party on 16 Jan., but Bill KAUFMAN reports: "Forty-three '36 stalwarts braved a snowstorm to gather at the A&N Country Club for dinner and dancing. It was a blacktie affair, and the girls all looked wonderful in lovely evening dresses. Those present took the opportunity to welcome to Washington Ann and George GRIDER, as George begins his first term as a Congressman. Also present were the Baumeisters, Fred Bennetts, Moose Browns, Butiers, Chenaults, Coles, Cxjmbs (with Vince's delightful mother whose vigor and charm put some younger folks to shame), Gordon Fowlers, Fyfes, Hangers, Mark Hoffmans, Laws, Meades, O'Denings, Oseths, Ryders, Jack Turners, Willmans, Mary Dora Sexton, and the Kaufmans. The Masters, Schlechs and Wares didn't make it at the last minute. A good time was had by all, and the consensus was: Let's do it again soon!"

Homecoming weekend is really rolling; 23 have already indicated they will be present. Reservations at Bowie Holiday Inn are going fast, according to Davvy DAVENPORT. All 10 of the singles have been reserved. A few of the doubles (9 to be exact) are still open. If you haven't written Davvy, you may be too late. Contact your local Holiday Inn or write to Mr. H. E. Schieke, Mgr., Holiday Inn of Bowie, U. S. Routes 50 & 301, Bowie, Md. who may still get you in if you hurry. Dates? 8-10 Oct. If you try my suggestion, be sure to tell Mr. Schieke you want to be in the 1936 area reserved by Col. Davenport.

11 Feb. found 22 gathered at the Rhine Restaurant for luncheon. Among those present were: Willman, Rice, Jack Turner, Baumeister, Kimmel, Woodville, T. King, Holman, Lovell, Ryder, Hanger, Mark Hoffman, Teel, Folsom, Price, W. Bennett, Chenault, Davenport, Law, Cole, Kaufman, and Ellis. The next luncheon will be 8 April at a restaurant to be announced by Law. Everyone voted for another dinner-dance in June, and Frank announced that the C;&0 Canal barge trip party was all set for 22 May, rain or shine.

Also reported was that the treasury is getting low, and GILLETT reports progress on the 30-year book.

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dent at American University. Ed PACE was also thereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which reminds me that Ed was an usher at Wyman's wedding. How the paths in life do meet and part to meet again! Ralph Cousins, Bob Farrington, Charlie Gibson, Will Mack, Skeeter Gardes (with feather-adorned Sherlock Holmes hat) and Bunny Shupper were more of the local group attending.

Bob VANCE returned after a good while of non-attendance. He says he is still living in Arlington and working full time on a Ph.D. in political science at George Washington University, writing a dissertation on disarmament. He has been doing some instruction on international law and will probably instruct in American government this spring.

Larry Brandey, Jimmy Denton, Harry Hahn, Tom Cunningham, and John Johnston were still more of the regular attenders at the luncheon.

Tom ADAMS was there, being in town that day from NATO in Paris. He is still writing books on electronics. His family is well and learning French. Frank and Sally SHAMER in Paris are their close neighbors and the two families spent New Year's Eve together. Tom says the whole class is invited to visit them in their parlor, bedroom and sink in Paris.

Morgan Baldwin (Baltimore), Fog Blasdel (Potomac, Md.), Ed Finney, Walt Stencil, and Chuck Stein added to the ranks that totalled the grand 32.

Jimmy GUSTIN, also present, is now on the faculty of the National War Ollege. He has five sons, the oldest is in college. His wife, Madge, is holding down a part time job in social work.

Bob TATE, who attended from the Philadelphia area, was in the Washington area on a visit to A M P ' S Rockville, Md. plant. He brought the AMP district sales engineer John H. Deaner, as his guest. Bob is district sales manager of AMP, Inc. headquarters in Philadelphia. He says he has lived in Ithan on the Main Line since retirement in 1945. His son, Allen, finishes Lehigh this June, and his daughter, Barbara, is a Junior in High School. He and Jane would love to see anyone coming through Philadelphia.

Pat PATRIARCA is presently with WSEG and has orders to ICAF this summer. He says Virginia is his home and to come out and see him in Herndon.

Two letters have been received so far in January. Johnny NIELSEN writes from Naval Reserve Officers Training (3orps, University of Illinois, Urbana, 111. as follows: "Our news is that my daughter, Linda Anne, is being married on the 30th of January to Robert Metzler, a law student who graduates in June. Both Linda and I will receive our Master's degrees in June, we expect."

From Hank ROWE: "I missed the last two class luncheons while I was in Washington and didn't get a chance to say adios. I retired 1 Jan. and am working for Marine Science Programs, Texas Instruments, 6000 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, Tex. Helma and Dave Dressendorfer are here and we watched the Army-Navy game together at the Dallas Country Club along with the rest of the Navy and Army."

Oh yes, there are still more pictures remaining from the Homecoming of 1964.

W A S H I N G T O N NEWS

On 14 Jan. the Army-Navy Club in town had the highest number of USNA '37 gathered together in about 10 years: there were 32 present.

Charlie MINTER was over from Annapolis, bringing us some news from Crabtown on the Severn. Ace BARTON, chairman of the Washington group, presided at this large meeting. Curt Kelly, Jim Ceruse, Red Woodard, Jack Wadleigh, Dick Colbert, Fred Janney, Syd Bottomley were all present and renewing acquaintances with the out-of-towners and with those who do not so often come.

Wyman HOWARD, from Columbus, O., was there and brought his son, Curtis, who is a stu-

Sec'y, Capt. J. A. Bogley, USN 3900 Watson Place, Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016 NORFOLK GROUP

Howard DELAUREAL, chairman of the Norfolk group, writes that they held their monthly luncheon at the Breezy Point Club which he.

Strong Boozer, Dick Cooper, Red Mason, Vince Schumacher, Bob Sinnott and Irv Superfine attended. The group normally meets for lunch on the third Thursday of every month at the Breezy Point Club. At the last count there were 15 classmates in the area. Thanks for the dope, Howard.

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Pike in Falls Church. Incidentally, Bobby's oldest son. Bob, Jr., graduated from West Point last June and his younger son Keith is a plebe there now.

I haven't seen him yet but Herb CASSIDY has also joined JCS in J3. By the time this goes to press Jim HINGSON will probably be on his way back from duty as ComServRonSIX in the Med to a Pentagon assignment. Also Dave BILL will have given up command of PhibRon Eight to try another tour in the Puzzle Palace.

Howie THOMPSON, who I mentioned last month entertained me in San Diego as CkimSubRon Five, is on his way to the Joint Staff of U. S. CinCEur. Howie has wanted for some time to get to England and finally made it.

Responses from receipt of the year books brought word of a couple of fellows we haven't heard from too frequendy. Bob MASTIN is now working for the United Nations in Ecuador. His address is "c/o Naciones Unidas, Apartado # 2 9 5 1 , (Juito, Ecuador." Ralph DELOACH is still on the staff of the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk.

Just received a letter from Harvey LASELL who now resides in Kirkland, Wash, and works for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle. The main thrust of his letter was to advise me that Boeing had a number of positions open in its Aero-Space Division and was looking for Navy types who might be interested in Advanced Project Engineering in the Northwest. Harvey indicates that "Boeing is a good company to work with and offers a promising future for people with a Navy background." With him and seeing each other quite regularly are J. B. ANDERSON, Earl CARLTEN and Frank WELCH. Harvey also said he had seen Jim ELSOM who is now the administrative officer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Jake BOWELL, just back from his recent trip to Southeast Asia, reports having "spoken" to Ward WITTER in Pearl. Ward was packing his bags and trying to figure how to catch up with Jess WORLEY in WestPac to relieve him as OmDesRon Eleven.

Joe SCOCZYLAS, Col. USMC (Ret.), reports his new home address is 5863 S. First St., Arlington, Va. And in conclusion, we congratulate our erstwhile Washington leader, Fritz FREUND, who has just been nominated a brigadier general, U. S. Army. Well done, Fritz!

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Must apologize for the absence of the January column, but ran into conflict with our Christmas newsletter and an unseasonal dearth of news to satisfy bodi requirements. With cooperation and concentration should be able to avoid this problem in the fumre.

The highlight of the Washington social whirl— if one can discount festivities associated with the inauguration and somewhat beyond the pale of military circles of our era—was the Valentine Dance held at Ft. Belvoir on 5 Feb. This was our first venture into Army territory, and tiie result was just short of fantastic. The setting was tiie Castle Room in Mackenzie Hall and from Kitty Whitney's decorations before zero hour to the last tape of Bill Richardson's stereo recorder at a much later (and relatively confidential) hour, the reunion proceeded without a hitch.

Attending were Al and Grace Gallin, Glna and Joe Jeffrey, Bill and Anne Underwood, Jim and Emily Alexander, Bob and Re Childers, Dale and Barbara Reed, Charlie and Alnora Bishop, Pat and Art Rawson, Bill and Vira Schoenfeld, Ross and Thelma Knight, Alden and Kitty Whimey, John and Jean Wallace, Jim and Naiicy Callender, Army and Jean Armstead, John Pat and Pattie Patterson, Bob and Pat Mottern, Jerry and Dotty Miller, Jack and Mary Burt, Hal and Betty Shear, Hank and Marjorie Sweitzer, Garry and Gerry Brown, Bill and Anne Richardson, Max and Arlene Ostrander, Hap and Clara Lee Day, Walt and Harriette Stegemerten, Bob and Pat Knight, Ted and Jane Balis, Bill and Betty Lou Houser, Snuff and Rene Griffith, Bob and Jane Stahl, Bob and Puds Harwood, Dick and Charlotte Curtis, Don and Elmyra Burrows, Vern and Francis Binion, Dan and Peggy Bergin, Ken and Mary Simmons, Dick and Lillian Creecy, and as our guest. Sue Tabor.

Dave and Luci ADAMS had just arrived in Annapolis (Dave goes to J6, JCS) and were unable to attend. John and Mary MAROCCHI and Charlie and Shine PAYNE had to cancel at the last minute when the girls came down with a touch of the "executive flu." Although not all of the details are available, I can report from Ray and Dottie WIGGINS of FuUerton, Calif, that their daughter Daphne Wiggins was married in Pensacola on 21 Jan. This event followed by one week the arrival of Diane and Denise Wiggins to Ray and Dottie at St. Jude's Hospital in Fullerton. In spite of the obvious pressure on Ray, he faithfully reported that the Los Angeles-San Diego group celebrated the 23rd anniversary with a black tie affair at NAS North Island on 19 Dec. Ed Rosenberg was head honcho and all were paired off except Ray, as follows: Price, Salassi, Robie, Rosenberg, Woods, Plate, Graham, Smith (P.D.), Davis (J.B.), Sturgis, Wanggaard, Glaeser,

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Forty-one classmates convened for a dinnerdance at the Arlington Officers' Club to celebrate the 24th anniversary. George MATTON arranged the affair and reports indicate that it was a very pleasant occasion. Our growing class dignity prevents any more details.

Attending, mosdy from the Washington area, were the Andrewses, the Backuses, the Balls (G. C ) , Blounts, Burbages, Burleys, Byrnsides, Cains, Costagliolas, Crenshaws, Dreyers, Prantas, Gaddises, Hadlers, Houghtons, Kinneys, Larsons, Leahys, Bangerts, Mattons, McDonalds, Moitorets, Neelys, Overtons, Reinhardts, Rogerses, Ruders, Ruffins, Simpsons, Svendsens, Taussigs, Thomsons, Thros, Vincents, Weisners, Welches, Whitakers, Wolfes, Zirkles, and Tom Mechling and Norm Wynkoop. Harry Vincent gave a report on plans for the celebration of our 25th reunion next October.

2STH REUNION

Sec'y, Capt. Edward Muhlenfeld, USN OpNav (Op-91C). Room 4A686, The Pentagon Washington 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y. G. G. Williams, c/o J. C. Wheat & Co., 15 Selden Arcade, Norfolk, Va. W A S H I N G T O N REPORT

The second Thursday in February found us back in Fort Myer for the regular monthly luncheon. It was well attended by Bill Trice, Whiff Caldwell, Scotty Goodfellow, Roy Smallwood, John Sims, Dixie Howell, Bill Scott, Bill Bryan, Bill Lamb, Dave King, Herman Klare, Ted Hechler, Ray Hundevadt, Bill Vickrey, John Henry, George Block, Bill Boehm, Bob White, Bill Hodges, Tab Collins, Early Winters, and his guest Mr. Beatson, Bob Wann, Harvey Vogel, Ed Muhlenfeld, Jake Bowell, and our guest speaker Dick GRAY of NOTS, China Lake. Dick, who is in town participating in a CNA smdy project, gave a highly interesting and timely discussion on ways in which Navy forces can contribute to counter-insurgency operations.

As promised in the luncheon notice, "volunteers" were chosen to head up various details on the 25th reunion committee. Several classmates will find that they volunteered in absentia, in recognition of some special talent.

You should have received a dope sheet and a questionnaire from Ed MUHLENFELD by the time this appears in print. If you haven't, drop him a line with your correct address and you'll get the word by return mail. The most urgent problems are housing (for you) and knowing how many will participate in the brunch and party (for us). Contact the Inn direct for your reservation and remrn that questionnaire soonest!

Dave KING was just passing through town enroute to Harvard where he will attend the three-month advanced management course, and then return to Washington for duty in OpNav. John BARRON showed up unexpectedly last month on a business trip for the Florida State Development Commission. His new home address is Route 7, Box 538, Tallahassee, Fla. M A R C H ,

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Questionnaires were sent to all classmates in January. These will provide a basis for arrangements for our reunion next October and will provide information for a 25th anniversary booklet. If you have not yet sent your questionnaire in to Tully Shelley, please do so, or if you have misplaced it, write in for a replacement. We hope to have addresses and information on all classmates for this publication.

By way of preliminary information, out of the first 89 questionnaires remrned, 41 indicated they plan to attend the supper-dance at the Army and Navy Club in Washington on 9 Oct. and 20 indicated they might attend the affair. About the same number indicated also that they would attend homecoming at Annapolis that weekend.

Make your plans to attend the reunion next October—and please get your questionnaires in so the anniversary book can be as complete as possible.

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Hill (Jack) Betzer, Robinson (W.M.) and Wiggins. To complete the roster, Ray notes that in the area, but not attending, were: Bowen, Morgan, Powell, Henning, Johns, Catlin, Sewall, Maddox, Rickabaugh, Hanson, and Weldon. With this kind of a crowd to draw from, they are now planning to do better in the Los Angeles area in December 1965.

The big gathering at Annapolis in September 1966 is gathering steam and Charlie BISHOP is now looking for added assistance as the press of his own service work closes in on him. We can, of course, provide some help locally, but if any of you out there have some definite thoughts on the matter, do make yourselves heard.

Photo by Conway Studio REED CLARK '42, New Vice President of the New York CofFee and Sugar Exchange.

Am in receipt of a press release announcing that Reed CLARK, president of Czarnikow-Rionda Co., New York sugar brokers, was elected vice president of the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, Inc. on 21 Jan. He previously served as a member of the board of managers of the Exchange. Reed left the Navy in 1947 as a lieutenant commander, joined Czarnikow-Rionda in May of that year and was elected president on 30 Dec. 1963. Reed and Audrey have two children— Sandra, a junior at Radcliffe College, and Peter, a freshman at Yale.

Two recent articles in the public domain hold particular interest for us: the first is the very fine analysis produced by Chuck Merdinger in the December Shipmate; the second, an article "Retired at 45—and Hunting For Job" in the February issue of Changing Times. Inasmuch as our class was so close to Chuck's, it is not unlikely that many of his statistics would relate to '42. In any event, the questions raised in his "reflections" bear thought and reply. The article on retirement is of significance in view of the accelerated trend to retirement after 20 years of service.

Whether we accept the fact or not, retirement for the career officer is a simple fact of life. For many, the year in which this step will be taken can be predicted, but in every case it must be anticipated. There are agencies which can and will help make the final step a bit easier, but for much of the way this is an individual battle. Bear in mind that many of the talents which contributed to success and advancement in the service are definite assets in civilian life, if they are put into proper perspective. These assets must be sorted out and translated into language that is meaningful to the building of a new career.

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as the assistance of friends and classmates who have made the transition. Do plan on a full and rewarding service career which can be followed in the proper time by a rewarding and challenging second career of which you can be equally proud.

There is room for both in our lifetime!

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Wash. Area Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic T. Hansen, USN (Ret.), 1403 Cavalier Corridor Falls Church, Va.

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The Washington group is looking forward to Bull DURHAM and family's return in our midst.

Joe KEMP (home address: 110 70th St., Apt. 2, Virginia Beach, Va.,) sent in the following information: "Just a line to report on one of our lost classmates and his family whom I discovered while prospecting in Texas.

I had a very enjoyable visit with Bob and Mary McCONNELL in Fort Worth. Bob retired last April and is working for General Dynamics. They have a lovely new home in southwest Fort Worth in an area called West Cliff. Their address is 3900 Summercrest which is near the Hulen exit of the Southwest Loop Expressway. They proved that there still are some wide open spaces left and that there is plenty of their special brand of Texas hospitality for a visiting classmate.

Bob and Mary said I was the first classmate to visit them in their new home but they would be delighted to have more.

In the summer, Nancy and I will be leaving Norfolk where I have been the assistant overhaul and repair officer at the Naval Air Station for the last two years. No word on next duty, however."

Old reliable Bob STUART sends this latest report from the "Pineapple Fleet."

In mid December, Art SIBOLD and Hank BRESS made independent speed runs to the Islands from Washington. Art was out from BuShips to discuss communications-electronics problems with CinCPacFlt and staff.

Art EMERSON managed to break him loose from official duties long enough to force a libation on him. Hank spent two days here spreading the gospel to the locals on a very technical classified project which he's heading in Washington. Didn't catch his presentation personally, but one of my staff attended and reports Hank and his assistants put on an A-1 course of instruction.

With the transit of CruDesFlot 7 in mid January, we were happy to see four classmates: Eric Ischinger, Bob Rossell, Dick (Ed) Brega, and Lee Fox. Brega and his ship are shaking down the hard way—a WestPac development!! Managed to spring Ischinger away from his official duties long enough to give me a quick golf lesson.

A couple of days later George RINGENBERG stopped off briefly in USS HALSEY for some fast voyage repairs while proceeding west.

Am pleased to send along the following note from Mrs. G. L. Woodruff, mother of R. G. "Bob" BRADLEY: I am enclosing the program of a memorial service for my son. Lieutenant Robert Graham Bradley, held at Sangley Pt., Luzon, P.R., 29 Nov. 1964.

It was a simple but beautiful service and well worth the long journey I made to be there. I also arranged to have a large wreath dropped in Leyte Gulf on the twentieth anniversary of that batde on 24 October 1944 in which the USS PRINCETON was lost and my son killed."

Mel ETHERIDGE, CO USS CALIENTE, received the Joint Service Commendation Medal in ceremonies aboard CALIENTE on 11 Jan. for "exceptionally meritorious achievement in the performance of outstanding service to the organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff." Mel served with the Strategic Operations Division of the JCS from July

'62 to July '64. He is one of a few who holds the unique distinction of being qualified both as a naval aviator and as a submariner. (F. F. Smith holds this distinction, do we have any others?)

Shack MOORE, who takes over as CO of FORRESTAL in April, was in town for a few days. He and Pat stayed with the Selmers. Mighty pleasant to have a chat about what the life is like on the west side of the globe. Items of interest not previously reported include Jim O'BRIEN assuming command of MIDWAY, Bart CONNOLLY ditto ORISKANY. Al CHERBAK recently retired and out here somewhere in the construction business— a report AL? Stan MONTUNNIS recendy assumed command of AirTransRon Three at McGuire AFB,

N.J. NOTES FROM THE RETIRED

Bill GODFREY has been appointed a special agent with The Prudential in San Diego—address 2970 5th Ave. 92103.

Al HALL joined Metro/Kalvar, Inc. as director of Marketing. Business address: Metro/Kalvar Unit, MGM Studies, 10202 W. Wash. Blvd., Culver City, Calif.

Come on all join the fun—send me the scoop.

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Class Sec'y, Mr. D. V. Ness 1331 Barger Dr., Falls Church, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. J. A. Harkins, USN 6716 Joallen Dr., Falls Church, Va.

Another fine turnout of 35 members at the February luncheon of the Washington, D. C. chapter. Since I didn't make the January luncheon and could not protect myself, I just hope I can do as well as Jim Van Pelt has done for the past year in reporting all the dope. I was in Honolulu for a week in January and ran into quite a few classmates attending a PacFlt Conference. Roho Adamson and Wayne Fitzpatrick were there from CruDesPac and Roho reports not much class activity in the San Diego area due to small numbers and WestPac cruises.

I also had a chance to chat with Jeff Davis, Howie Greer and Hank Barbour. Jeff reported he was taking command of an APA, homeported in Long Beach, in April but the family will remain in Coronado. Howie looked fine and Hank and Nancy Barbour kindly saw me off at the airport.

We had a pleasant cup of tea (which I know some people won't believe) and this time Nancy didn't give the usual can of macadamia nuts to carry back to Helen Godfrey.

Baldy CHAPMAN has joined the Pentagon group and he will head the new speech drafting section of Chlnfo. Baldy chose to remain in Annapolis, and he and Dotty can be located in the Annapolis Roads section.

Rags MULLER reports that he had a pleasant '44 reunion at Missie and Art O'LEARY's in Albuquerque. Art is with Field Command, DASA. Also, there were Al and Barbara THOMAS. Al is exec of the Navy unit at Kirdand AFB and from that dry land vantage point is looking forward to retirement aboard a yawl to sail around the world.

Met R. L. WULF on the return plane. He was coming back from Japan and reported on the Far East classmates.

George MORAN retired on 1 Jan. and was in the D. C. area for a visit. George's oldest son is heading for USNA this year.

George PRESTWICH has just been transferred to Utica, N. Y. by General Electric. He will be manager of marketing, Light Military Electronic Dept. Also at the same plant are Jim Klay and Jim Plehn.

Elk and Wes KELLEY live at 118 Merrian St., Weston 93, Mass. Elk is with Raytheon (2o. They would welcome an opportunity to see any classmates who are in the area.

Stan HENDERSON is now a cost engineer with Analytic Services, Inc., located at Bailey's Crossroads, Va. S H I P M A T E

Windy Whidden, Bill Barrow, and Jim Holbrook plus their fraus trekked to Norfolk to attend the commissioning of USS AMERICA. Windy reported seeing quite a few classmates at the festivities and particularly enjoyed seeing Jeff McVey, who is OPS officer ComCarDiv 2.

Happy to report that Bill BENNETT now has a son after 3 daughters. Mary Lou and son are doing fine and the baby was born 10 Feb. Ed NAPIER is heading for OBSERVATION ISLAND

for duty as CO. A reminder to all classmates Washington area to check in with to get on the Washington roster. helps to get the word around emergency simation.

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Sec'y, Cdr. A. R. Olsen, Jr., USN 5806 N. 19th St. Arlington, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. John B. Haines USN 6441 Hibbling Ave. Springfield, Va. 22150

At last! The big event of the month was the arrival of our bookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Twenty Years After. A couple of hours after I arrived home, I managed to borrow it from my daughter for a few minutes.

And now after a leisurely perusal, the first impression is reinforced: an enthusiastic "Well Done" is passed to Dick Van Orden and all those who put in so many hours of the labor of love; Don Brooks for aiding Dick in coordinating; Ed Hastings and Al Olsen (and undoubtedly the families) for handling all the mailings and mail; Ray Bates and Toxey Zeigler for financial manipulations; Dick Wilson and Swede Hansen for the art and layout; Will Crenshaw for the masterful gathering and presentation of the statistics; Hank Peyton for the interpretation of our small but significant contribution to those 20 years; Bill Hoover and his 18 assistants for the proofreading of biographical understatements; and to the 714 classmates and spouses who submitted the secrets of their lives and loves.

Some 633 books were delivered, 5 donated to people and organizations including Uncle Beanie and the Naval Academy library, and a few are left for the first applicants. A letter to the class at the above address will bring a reply with details on the cost.

This elegant tribute to the class will not only serve to bring all of us closer, but will serve as an example of what can be done by generous, dedicated men. Thanks to John Hill and John Chappell as class presidents for the vision and leadership.

Incidentally, although there are no formal plans for an updating, if there is sufficient information received on some of the classmates with blanks, there will be a supplement. If you know any of the dope, and will pass it in the format used, we will try.

RAMBLINGS Jim O'NEIL writes from Akron, Ohio, where he and General Tire are keeping company. Bill FLYNN is completing a two-year tour at Gitmo as ASW officer for the Fleet Training Group, but no orders yet. (That should have been under orders, except that we have quite a few others who don't have orders.)

CONGRATULATIONS To Don CURTIS, FOR GIVING HIS OFFICERS the spark which led to the submission of a descriptive New Year's Eve log entry. Tom CURLEY, on his appointment as Judge in Annapolis. Now 20 years later the silver-top cane and the homburg hat are fully appropriate. And certainly to Chan and Edie SWALLOW on the birth of their latest daughter on 5 Feb. Chan had just reported to OpNav leaving the family in Coronado; they will be coming east soon.

And finally, to Uncle BEANIE. Reading about the situation at the Air Force Academy where seemingly, humor, that necessary catalyst to life M A R C H ,

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MID-WINTER '45 PARTY. at a military school, gradually diminished in the relations between officers and cadets, we can be especially appreciative to that gentleman and others like him, who taught us so much outside of books. It is doubtful if any code can replace the effect and inspiration of competent officers, sincerely interested in their men.

The mid-winter party at the Army-Navy Country Club came on the day of one of our few snowstorms of the winter; but only a handful were kept away. Ninety-one were present (Bob Close keeping the number odd), and had their first glimpse of the Book. Walt Dedrick contributed the photos, some of which are squeezed in elsewhere. Those present were: Jim and Genie Braun,* Tom and Mary Bush,* Don and Phyllis Carpenter, John and Billie Chappell,* Bob Close, Tate and Betty Cockrill, Walt and Joan Dedrick, Bob and Cecil Eidson, Mai and Kathryn Fortson, Bdl and Doris Geiger,* Fred and Adie Gore, Alex and Jean Julian, John and Louise Kurfess,* Morrie and Pat Lax, Doug and Jo MacKay, Mac and Corda McDonald,* Bill and Bettie McLaughlin.* Joe and Sarah Midgett, Al and Dottie Olsen,* Gerry and Willie O'Rourke, Jack and Sally Padgett, Tony and Betty Paolantonio, Doc and Nancy

Prothro,* Bob and Helen Sherman,* Al and Mary Lee Slaff, Ed and Mary Louise Snyder, Bill and Pat Stewart,* Walt and Bonnie Temple, Dick and Nancy Van Orden, Jack and Shirley Wilhelm, Dick and Kay Wilson, Toxey and Shirley Zieg!er, Dick and Barbara Alderton, Bob and June Baldwin,* Ski and Ginny Dzikowski,* Beede and Betty Forbes, Ed and Nat Hastings,* Bob and Nickie Kasten, Julien and Priscilla Lebourgeois, Nick and Mary Lou Longfield, Paul and Mary Jane Puckett, Ed and Betty Roeder, Max and Marie Rush,* Max and Ginny Thompson.

And then on 10 Feb. some of the Washington lovers of our class met for the Valentine luncheon at the Army and Navy Club with 26 couples enjoying the occasion. Those marked with an asterisk above were there, as well as Jack Barron, Muriel Bates, Cally Bolger, George and Doric Fitchett visiting from Annapolis, Ned Coleman from New York; Bob McDeavitt, Kathryn Fortson, Sam and Barbara Gorsline, Joe and Gloria Henson, Knute and Ann Knudson, Z. Loftin, Dick and Bernice Rumble, John Smith with his lady, and Chan Swallow. Lee and Jessie Irwin came for the first "Look Alive" with us in many a month. Welcome back!

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Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 300 2nd St., Coronado, Calif. 92118 Anniversary Correspondence Cdr. A. P. Kulik, USN 1271 N. Van Dorn St. Alexandria, Va. 22304

TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY Have you received your letter about the big 20th anniversary weekend in Washington 4-6 June? If you have, have you sent in your reservation? If you haven't, chances are that we are still trying to verify your address. Where are you?

So that you can gauge your own status better, here is the schedule on which we are working.

Letters are being written to each classmate, including widows of classmates and non-graduates.

These letters include information on the anniversary celebrations, a reservation form to which you can attach your money for the '46 grand ball at the Sheraton Park Hotel on 5 June, and a questionnaire which not only will assist in the final plans for the ball but also bring the class files up to date. These letters started going out the middle of February and by the time you read this, we expect to have all the letters mailed.

Therefore, if you don't have yours yet, drop me a postcard with your address.

As you will note in Daisy's letter below, he is hard at work reactivating the area correspondents.

With a big assist from Teddi and Al ROSS, I have sent letters to the established Naval Academy alumni chapters to help publicize our anniversary plans and also verify addresses of classmates who are members of the chapter. The replies are beginning to pour in as of this writing. Denver reports that, other than Ben MARTIN, the only •46er they have listed is Alvin N. SAMPSON. The president says, "I have told Mr. Sampson of your plans and he anticipates being able to attend the June 5th function." Baltimore furnished addresses of 12 classmates and advised that our anniversary plans would be included in their March newsletter. Boston provided 7 addresses and stated that the February notice of their next meeting contains our efforts to spread the word to classmates. I talked with Hank WILSON, who is our rep in Charleston, S. C , and he has already furnished a partial list of 13 classmates.

Further intense activity in that area is planned and I know Hank will do a first rate job. Cincinnati identified two classmates and Greater Columbia, S. C , four, widi Harold W. JACOBS, 5854 Woodvine Rd., Columbia, S. C , established as our class point of contact. Houston came up with 13 addresses, Huntsville with two, and New York with 38! New York suggests we contact Hugh CULLMAN who, as vice president of Philip Morris Corp., is very busy but has plenty of staff available. The Peninsula chapter made announcement of our plans at their February meeting and provided six addresses. This response is heartening and I'm sure more of the same can be expected from the Alumni Chapters.

It is evident that the word is starting to get out and around. Steve ROWEN, who is with Raytheon, dropped in to see me and offered to help spread the word in the Boston area. John WASH, on duty at NROTC Brown University, attended our last Washington class luncheon and came up with four addresses before leaving. Art MORROW, who is with Sperry Gyro in Long Island, called about making hotel reservations for the ball. This will be his 20th wedding anniversary celebration! Bob MEGEE, archdeacon and executive secretary to the Dept. of Mission in Petersburg, Va., writes he has heard we are having a Ball and asked for some details. Harry WATSON, our executive president, who is heading up the whole 20th anniversary spectacular, ran into D. G. MAGEE, who works for General Electric, at the airport in Houston while waiting for planes home, and now we have a volunteer in the Philadelphia area.

Last month I described the campaign John COLLINS has moving to have the Washington classmates host out-of-town classmates for the weekend in their homes. If you haven't made 48

arrangements to be so hosted and would like to establish contact with a classmate direct or, if you're uncertain who is here, write to John Collins, 3346 Runnymede PL, N.W., Washington 15, D. C. and he will seek out a classmate to host you. If you would prefer a hotel or motel reservation, state your desires and John will get one for you.

As we have mentioned before, the anniversary weekend will include company get-togethers.

These functions will be coordinated by the individual company representative in the Washington area. We haven't located a representative for the 6th, 13th and 17th companies, so John Collins will respond for these companies until one is designated, as well as being the 15th company coordinator. The following lists the remaining company coordinators whom you may wish to contact: Company 1. Cdr. Bruce Althoff 2830 Fort Scott Dr., Arlington, Va. 2. Cdr. A. M. Bettis 4916 Brookway Dr., Washington, D. C. 3. Cdr. J. R. Baylis 1907 Jane Way, Alexandria, Va. 4. Cdr. W. F. Engel, Jr. 9317 Rosewood St., Annandale, Va. 5. Cdr. G. G. Dickey 4015 Thornton, Annandale, Va. 7. Mr. H. A. Watson 5820 Osceola Rd., Washington, D. C. 8. Mr. C. B. Coyer 5315 Albemarle St., Washington, D. C. 9. Cdr. R. L. Disc 514 Antietam Ave., Fairfax, Va. 10. Mr. C. W. Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PL, Betiiesda, Md. 11. Cdr. W. F. Searle 808 Timberbranch Parkway, Alexandria, Va. 12. LCdr. H. C. Farmer 915 Stockton Pkwy., Alexandria, Va. 14. Cdr. H. B. Robertson 3313 N. Kensington St., Arlington, Va. 16. Cdr. J. J. Dougherty 10229 Farnham Dr., Betiiesda, Md. 18. Mr. D. L. Leighton 2612 North Fillmore, Arlington, Va. 19. Cdr. J. T. Burrill 15 Duxbury PL, Alexandria, Va. 20. Mr. R. L. Metzler 7206 Lenhart Dr., Chevy Chase, Md. The grand ball will be a formal affair and will cost $15 per person. That price will cover everything for the evening, including flowers for the ladies, food, drink and dancing. You won't have to reach into your pocket for a dime. It will be an outstanding event, stricdy first class, one that you will cherish in your treasurehouse of memories. So send in your reservation right away and get others to do the same. Come to the Ball and MIX WITH '46!

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AREA CORRESPONDENTS Following the initial announcement of the twentieth anniversary plans, I went to work to reactivate our system of area correspondents which worked so well for us during the '50s. I wrote 29 letters and as of this writing have received replies from all except six areas. From this sampling I estimate that the reaction to the Twentieth Anniversary is overwhelmingly enthusiastic. The following "stations" have checked into the circuit: Albuquerque—El Frame, 2724 Cardenas Dr., N.E. Small group of five classmates there. Annapolis—Jane Johnson, 42 Upshur Rd., USNA. "Here is the verified list for Annapolis area. We moved into the Yard 12 Feb. so I'm in the midst of packing again—second time in six months.

Makes up for the 10 years we didn't move."

Baltimore—Sue Dunseath, 1642 Burnwood Rd. Two letters from Sue, already. Boston—Joe Dolan,

370 Adams St., Milton, Mass. Promises to stage a comeback in the Boston Area. Charlotte—Dave Rankin, 235 Cherokee Rd. Has a son graduating from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and may be able to combine graduation and anniversary plans. Charleston—Mary Stahl said she couldn't handle the task but (bless her heart) found a volunteer in Joan Wilson, 215 Molasses La., Mount Pleasant, S. C. Chicago—Tom McCook, 1116 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights, III. Has been active in the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Ass'n. so understands the problem!

Cleveland—Joe Callahan, 64 Maple St., Chagrin Falls, O. "It will be impossible for us to attend the Twentieth Anniversary celebration as our number one son graduates from high school that weekend. I hope there are not too many similar cases to keep the attendance down." Corpus Christi—"X" Ward, 257 Alta Playa. Wants to know if area correspondents get a press badge.

Same 'ole "X!" Dallas—Fritz Wiedemann, 4939 Crooked La. Says he isn't particularly "Gung H o " about it but volunteers anyway.

Washington, D. C —Doris lacobelli, 5601 Franklin Ave., Falls Church, Va. Doris (don't know what I'd without her) says I'll soon have so much dope from the D. C. area that it'll take me three weeks to record it! Houston—Floyd Avey, 7627 Glen Prairie Dr. Jean and Floyd even phoned me from Houston to say that they would volunteer. How about that! Key West—Jack Seargeant, 1039 Mitscher Dr. "Please sign me up to assist in the Key West area." Long Island— Jack Collins, Engineers Rd., Roslyn Harbor, New York. "We are not certain if the Collins family will be able to make the 20th anniversary celebration, but that will not affect our enthusiasm or desire to help make it successful."

New London—Waldo Strang, 85 Tyler Ave., Groton, Conn., "I will be glad to be your area correspondent for the Southeastern Connecticut area." Newport—"Crate" Lilly, 9 Kay St. Norfolk—Jane Ledbetter, 1543 Cedar La. Has been serving faithfully and is on the lookout for someone to share the load but will stay on until properly relieved. Pt. Mugu—-"Lucky" Jordan, 411 Hazelwood Dr., Oxnard, Calif. Starts right off by reporting on himself, "I am a proud member of the Unplanned Parenthood Club, Western Division. Jeffrey Alan, third child and third son, was born Aug. 7th of last year." Quonset Point—Bob Metzger, 76 Birchwood Dr., North Kingstown, R. I. "I have orders as CAG-60 so I expect to be here until about summer 1966."

LOST CLASSMATES I have now brought my files up to date as much as possible without increasing my personal correspondence so that is the next step I have planned for those whose addresses I can't positively identify as correct. There are 23 classmates for whom I have not even the slightest lead.

They are: William R. Bonham, James J. Cunat, Lonzo R. Davis, Jr., Martin L. Frank, George N. Frazier, Richard Grenier, Augustine W. Hampton, Jr., Charles W. Harman, Vaughan S. Hastings, DeWitt T. Hunter, Jr., James P. Jackson, Jr., Thomas P. Jackson, John D. King, Donald L. Larson, Robert Looker, Clinton G. McGovern, Robert G. Mclntyre, John H. McKnight, Milton S. Sartain, Howard B. Shofner, Jr., James Reddoch Smith, Robert M. Swanson, Richard C. Thompson.

Any information you may have on any of these people will be appreciated even if you can't vouch for its accuracy. I'll do the tracing. It goes without saying, of course, that I would like to have any information about classmates at any time, especially if you live in the more sparsely populated areas not covered by an area correspondent. You would be surprised how information from different areas can piece together to produce readable dope.

SHIPMATE DROPOUTS I have just completed a comprehensive check of my files against Alumni House files and, beSHIPMATE

lieve me, it is laborious. One of the facts revealed is that of the 1004 living graduates, 451 receive Shipmate and 553 do not. In my opinion, the thing most worth celebrating on 6 June 1965 would be 100% class of '46 membership in the Alumni Association—for a class that has everything!

"DAISY"

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

MILLARD SCHOOL exc/usive preparation

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Sec'y. Cdr. Jack M. Stevens, USN 36 Lafayette Dr. East Greenwich, R. I. 62818

Greetings from Puerto Rico where Uncle Ernie and I are playing "Operation Springboard" for a couple of weeks. Only classmate we've found in Roosevelt Roads so far is Soupy CAMPBELL who is here in command of VP-49 also for Springboard.

Ernie reports he received several nice letters recendy, including one from Jen and Ben JOHNSON. Ben reports all is well and extends an invitation to call or drop by if you're transiting Mansfield, La. The address is 114 Welch St. . . .

Also Warren and Amelia JOHNSON received sudden orders to NSC Oakland in December and drove across country with son Paul, just ahead of the snow. They are locted at Quarters 53, USNFD, Pt. Molate, Richmond, Calif. Johnny is head. Inventory Control Division. . . . Pete LOWELL dropped another note from Norfolk restating his desire to use his "permanent-shoreduty-retired-status" to help honcho Tidewater activities. He mentions that Verne JENNINGS had indirecdy instigated a small gathering of the clan at the Des-Sub pub which could be the spark to rekindle the big Norfolk group. Go to it, Pete.

Here's part of a letter from Turner JOY: "In early December I was sent to the San Bernardino area to set up an office outside of Norton Air Force Base. We opened on 23 Dec. My tide: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Marketing Representative, San Bernardino, Calif. My purpose in life is to work with the Ballistic Systems Division of the Air Force at Norton in the field of re-entry vehicles.

The troops and I bailed out of wonderful Los Altos on 19 Dec. and headed south. After two weeks in a motel, during which time we all received a bad case of TV "Itice," we moved into our new abode in Riverside. We are pretty well setded now and are looking forward to our tour of duty here. The expected length of stay is from two to three years. For your littie black book: 5637 Bedford Dr. Riverside, Calif. 92506 Tel: Area Code—714, no. 686-1604 My office is located at 808 Mill St., Rm. 208, San Bernardino, telephone TUrner 4-6407.

Concerning fellow '47ers, the other day one of the other contractor representatives called me to his office for a phone call. Robbie Brady was on the other end of the line—pretty sneaky! Bob reports all is well and on his next trip to the west coast we hope to get together for a martini or two. Yesterday while on a trip to El Segundo I stopped in to see my former XO, John Duff '45, in Torrance. Lo and behold, direcdy across the street lived Dick Crane, who is with Northrup Corp. and is located in their new office building in Palos Verdes (Navigation Section—SINS).

So, I can no longer aid the cause for the Bay area, but will do what I can in this area. Suggest Red Neidfeldt to handle the Bay area. Also point out to all west coasters that Navy will journey to Stanford University on 25 Sept. this year for the purpose of tangling with the Indians on the gridiron. Again, as in the California game last fall. Red Neidfeldt will be handling arrangements."

Bill MOESTA sends: "Just a note to advise you for Shipmate that Mary and I were proud parents Dec. 30(!) of our second boy, Robert Crawford Moesta. "The surprise was the arrival date, M A R C H ,

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I'm still working in the automotive industry as an executive engineer for a seat spring manufacturer, and am a member both of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Engineering Society of Detroit."

The Naval War College, Newport, reports that Cdr. Isham W. LINDER and Cdr. Maurice O. MUNCIE have received a certificate from the president for completing the College's extension course in military planning and selected reading in international law, respectively. Both had previously received certificates of completion for other Naval War College extension courses.

These courses are among the eight graduatelevel extension courses offered by the College to help prepare officers for higher command.

—That's all—except I'm still looking for suggestions regarding finances and 20th reunion.

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NEWS

After a January holiday, the regular monthly class luncheon was held at the Washington Navy Yard Officers' Mess and it turned out to be one of the best attended luncheons of recent memory in spite of strong indications to the contrary only 30 hours previously. Through misguided benevolence, your writer had previously made a sweeping offer to accommodate all those in the Main Navy complex who needed a ride to the Navy

Yard. In the meantime, his ample Chevrolet station wagon was the victim of a weekend collision at the height of a local snowstorm (I was the privileged vessel . . . honest!) so the wife's Volkswagen was pressed into car pool service quite innocentiy on the morning of the luncheon.

At 1130, no less than five classmates plus driver showed up for transportation! Well, we managed to get six stout men (or fat oafs, depending on where you were sitting!) into the litde VW but it looked more like a college telephone booth exercise. Attending were: Robbie Brady, Bo Heininger, Walt Pate, Art Holfield, Wil Murphy, Walt Day, Web Gokey, Buck Williams, John Crane, Stan Turner, Ed Appert, Jack Fisher, Jim Hill, John Thornton, Doug Yuengling, Tom Brenner, Bob Marmet, Jerry Nuss, Bill Scurlock, Blaine Davidson, John Townes, Ed Hemmer, Stu Evans, Dick Yeatman, Ken Sears, Ward Cummings, Cab Callaway, and Jeep Donaldson.

This was Cab CALLAWAY's last luncheon in the Washington area before he departs for his new command, USS TURNER. Ward CUMMINGS will get command of USS COONTZ, a DLG in June. And Bill SCURLOCK is moving to a new church in the Reston, Va., area soon. He has been pastor of Takoma Park Baptist Church for some time now. Jerry NUSS was with us as a visitor. He just arrived from a tour in Nuclear Power School and is spending a few days with his family here in Arlington before he travels on to Dam Neck for more school and thence to Charleston for his SSBN command. John TOWNES was in town for a spell. He is on the staff at Dam Neck and gives his present address as 420 Elmont Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. Brightest moment of the day came when one of our number broke into peals of laughter at the sight of Ward CUMMINGS. He explained that after many years he had just caught onto the gist of one of Ward's cartoons in "The Log!" We hear that Hal and Jan EDWARDS are now comfortably setded for a spell at State College, Pa., where Hal is attending Penn State under sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. Under the terms of the sponsorship, he will be obliged to teach at his choice of one of about 250 colleges. Hal retired some months ago and is quite happy with his present arrangement.

On a more somber note, Don WHITMIRE had a mild heart attack recendy and is now convalescing at the Portsmouth, N. H., Naval Hospital. Details not available at this writing, but he was attached to Staff, ComSubDevGroup Two in Newport.

Our heartiest congratulations to Bill CROWE who will be receiving his doctorate from Princeton University this spring. I believe his field is international relations. How about a letter of confirmation. Bill, now that you have nothing but time on your hands? (See "Orders to Officers". . .)

The annual (?) issue of the Roster of Classmates, both in and out of the service, who now reside in the Washington area will be off the press as soon as I can type two more of the mattes. While this roster is intended for local consumption and distribution, copies will be available for the asking. Just drop me a card at 4148 Baldwin Dr., McLean, Va. 22101.

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Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. A. Hoffman, USN MOQ 920B, NATC, Patoxent River, Md. EAST COAST Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby. USN 20 Moore Ave., Brnnswick, Maine

Your reporter's plans received quite a change the other day. The present skipper of VP-8 is leaving three months early in order to take a very career-enhancing job. This in turn means my RAG training is being cut short and instead of having some two months to break into my new job, I will have two days! Needless to say, I plan to immerse myself fully into my new duties—and in order to keep this column boom49

ing along I'm going to need the help and cooperation of all of you. START T H E DOPE COMING! WASHINGTON

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Our men in the Nation's Capital are a spirited group. On 22 Jan. they invited the wives to the monthly class luncheon and from all reports it was a most pleasant affair. The list of attendees should give you a fairly complete sample of the class in the Washington area. Attending the luncheon were: Zeb Alford, Chuck Arnold, Bill and Kitty Bacon, Bill and Peggy Bartow, Art and Dottie Blough, P. V. and Billie Borlaug, Bill and Barbara Chandler, Howard and Phyllis Crosby, Cab and Libby Davis, J. C. Day, J. C. Dyer, Burt and Betty Edelson, Reid and Betty Hunter, Joe Jochum, Bob Kenyon, Gene and Jean Kelly, Paul and Diana Keenan, Bill and Edwina Lee, J. M. McHugh, Bill and Retha Newell, Oz and Quin Osborn, Hugh and Carolyn Rardin, Paul Riley, Deming and Carol Smith, Ed and Pauline Sutter, S. Trusso (just back from Moroccoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the father of five). Bob and Jeanne Wurlitzer and D. W. and Jane Whelan.

I'm told that the ladies are invited to a spring luncheon at the Army and Navy Town Club on 13 April. Newcomers to the Washington area may obtain more information from any of the above or from Mrs. Wm. D. Chandler, 11712 Farmland Dr., Rockville, Md. In sending me the above news. Bill Bacon pointed out that '48 luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Army and Navy Town Club, 1130-1330, and all '48ers and friends are invited.

The Washington group held a dinner-dance on 13 Feb., and if I got checked out on my fancy new camera by then I hope to provide you with some interesting pictures of that event.

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BOB GEIGER, CIRCA 1950

in Patrol Squadron 2 1 , flying P4M and P2V. While at Pax daughter Barbara arrived to increase the ranks and deplete the exchequer. In May '53 we journeyed to Monterey for PG school.

Bobby arrived there as a bright spot in the fog.

Back across the country in August '56 to MIT for my M.S. in aeronautical engineering. After three spring blizzards in Boston, BuPers evidendy thought we needed a change in climate so I reported to Air Development Squadron One in Key West in July '56. It was there while trying to find the ever elusive submarine that I decided to become an AEDO. At VX-1 I flew the P5M and S2F while serving as project engineer and briefing officer. In July '58 I reported to BuAer, and six months later, with the merger, I found myself in BuWeps in ASW research and development in general and in JEZEBEL in particular. After that three-year greying process, we again headed west, this time to Barber's Point, Hawaii for two years as .\SW officer on the Staff of Commander Fleet Air Wing Two. Also managed a few months on Christmas and Johnson Islands during the nuclear tests of '62. Once again Washington called me back to BuWeps where I am now project manager of the A-NEW Project, a promising new systems approach to Air ASW. In summary, my 18 years in the Navy have been fascinating and stimulating. My crew of Sibyl, Barbie and Bobby have contributed more than their share to create the happiness we've enjoyed. ^^^ Thanks for your report Bob. If you other classmates are enjoying this feature keep it going by sending in your news. Hope to have a good one for you next month.

NEWS FROM HERE A N D THERE

The Prudential Insurance Co. announces that Bob SCHENKEL has been promoted to underwriter in the company's corporate underwriting division. Bob joined Prudential in 1957 and now lives with his wife and two sons at 9 Spencer Rd., Glen Ridge, N. J. Orders for George DITTMAN from Andrews AFB to Fleet Computer Programming Center San Diego; Rube PRITCHARD from Washington to Training Squadron 26, Chase Field, Beeville, Texas.

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A very welcome letter from Walt SPANGENBERG reports that USS CONSTELLATION and Carrier Air Wing 14 include the following members of '48: Ty DEDMAN, CO, VAH-10; Hugh LOHEED, XO, VA-146; R. P. SMITH, ass't. air boss; Bob NOTTINGHAM, CO, VA-144; and Walt SPANGENBERG, XO, VF-I43.

Other classmates in the Western Pacific include Bruce KEENER, CO of JOSEPH STRAUSS, home-

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ported in Yokosuka; Ken PHILLIPS of Ship's Repair Facility Yokosuka, and Dutch NETHERLAND, Naval Liaison Officer, 5th Air Force, Fuchu, Japan.

The group got together in Yokosuka on 17 Jan., when the accompanying photo was made.

I know the class will be proud to know that the Navy Commendation Medal was awarded to Chick RAUCH for "carrying out demanding and important independent submarine operations, achieving results of great value to the Government."

The Naval War College reports that Jim STRONG, CO (GOLD) USS LAFAYETTE, is the first recipient of a Primary Certificate in the Naval War College's newly instituted Extension Education Program.

Orders for Bill RIGOT from Harvard University to SubLant.

BOB GEIGER IN 1964

'48 PARTY IN YOKOSUKA. Front: Walt Spongier, Kay Keener, Bob Smith, Lee Phillips. Rear: Bruce Keener, Hugh Loheed, Ty Dedmon and Ken Phillips.

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Indicative of the far-flung interests of '48 is a note from Pete GOLDMAN who says that others serving on the Joint Staff in Paris besides himself are Don HARVEY, Marv HUTCHINSON and Earl RESCH. I think a moment of silence is in order for those serving in that hardship area.

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Bob GEIGER graciously condescended to contribute our "Reporting In" feature this month.

Bob and I had been working together on P3 projects during my last tour. Incidentally, Project A-NEW that Bob mentions is considered to be the child of our own Guy BUCK and the program has been ably supported at the Naval Air Development Center, Johnsville, Pa. by Fred BAUGHMAN. Forty-eight has had a big hand in the development of the next generation of Air ASW weapons systems.

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After graduation I reported aboard BAIROKO in San Diego. During my 14 months aboard I had the usual JO duties and was able to witness the Eniwetok atomic shots. In Sept. '48 I traced my steps back across country to Bainbridge to teach physics at the USNA prep school. In May '49 I reported to Pensacola for flight training and followed the standard routine except for a trip to Annapolis in Sept.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Operation Matrimony.

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Sec'y, Cdr. W. P. Vosseler, USN P. O. Box 2651 Washington, D. C. 20013

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our classmate Frederic Walton Smith on 8 Feb. At the time of the accident he was on training bomb run at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. Services at Arlington National Cemetery were attended by Washington area '49ers.

Fritz came to the Naval Academy from Massachusetts and was active in sports, academic and Brigade activities. He went through flight training and had duty in Naval Intelligence, Washington, D. C , then a tour with VAH-8.

He was in Washington, D. C. from 1960-63 attending American University where he received an M.A. degree in international relations and organization. His warm smile and good sense of humor are remembered by all at the monthly S H I P M A T E

'49 class luncheons at O'Donnell's. He worked enthusiastically for his class as secretary, executive board member, and president of the Washington '49er chapter. Our thoughts are with Sue and the three boys. We will all miss a fine shipmate and esteemed friend.

WASHINGTON NEWS The monthly gathering for lunch is still being held the first Wednesday of each month at O'Donnell's. Be sure to mark your future calendars to remmd yourself to attend. Among those attending on Wednesday, 3 Feb. were: Bill Dotson, Special Projects (Polaris); George Morgan, BuShips; Gerry Smith, BuShips; George Kling, Walt Schriefer, NavCoCsAct; Jim Juncker, Hughes (Wash.); Spike Gartland, OpNav; Jack Benoit, lawyer (Wash.); Harry Train, SecNav office; Tom Gill, IBM (Wash.); Ed O'Connell, Sperry (Syosset, L. I.); Arch Ruggieri, Thiokol (Elkton, Md.); Gene Speckart, USMC; John Barrow, ACF (Riverdale, Md.); Bill Egan, BuWeps; Voss Vosseler, Special Projects (Polaris); Luke Capone, Defense Communications, and Jim Hurst, USAF (R&D).

FORTY-NINER OF THE MONTH

Ed WALLER is A-NEW; ASW aircraft project officer at NAS Patuxent. John BARROW reports that Ed put on a great show of the aircraft equipment capabilities for a NSIA demonstration at Norfolk on 2 Feb. Gene SPECKART is involved in USMC liaison at the U. S. Army Material Command. He advises that fellow Marine Lew D E V I N E is at HQMCâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe we can get Lew

to attend our next lunch. Ed O'CONNELL and Red BUDGE crossed paths at Kennedy Airport a few weeks ago. Ed lives in (or on) Long Island and is a frequent visitor to Washington, representing Sperry-Gyroscope; Red is with Kaiser Aluminum in Hillside, N. J. Walt SCHRIEFER is at the Naval Command and Control Support Activity and has seen John HOG.\NSON at BuWeps. Come on out to the '49er lunch next time, John! A report from George KLING tells us that M. W. NICHOLSON and family (wife plus five boys and one girl) have moved into a home which was formerly a 20-room hotel in Pocomoke City, Md. Maybe when NASA, Wallops Is. (Va.) sends Nick to visit Washington he can drop by and tell us about his new mansion. Gerry SMITH has seen Carl BRANDT who is resident supervisor of shipbuilding at Quinoy, Mass.

Elections were held in which Voss VOSSELER was selected as class secretary and John BARROW became a member of the class executive committee. .A. formal motion of appreciation and thanks was extended from all the chapter members to Demy DEMYTTENAERE for his outstanding service and conscientious efforts as class secretary for the past year. The new secretary can truly appreciate Demy's hard work, particularly when noting how bare is the cupboard (post office box!) and how littie mail arrives. Send us your letters and include pictures if you have them (pictures will be returned on request). Let us hear from you! The post office box for the class of '49 will always remain the same, even though secretaries change.

JOHN M. DONLON '49 Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1949, John served aboard the destroyers VoGELGESANG and PUTNAM. He attended the Submarine School at New London, Conn, in 1952, and then served in the submarines SENNET and SEA DOG. He returned to sub school in 1956, joining the staff as instructor in the officers' course for two years. He resumed sea duty in 1958 in the submarine BANG, and one year later was assigned as executive officer of USS HALFBEAK in which capacity he served until ordered to nuclear power training in 1960.

Completion of the advanced nuclear power course at New London was followed by training at the Submarine Prototype Reactor at Windsor, Conn., and at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Pittsburgh. He then reported as executive officer of the THRESHER-class submarine TINOSA, building at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, N. H. Prior to reporting to the SHARK, John attended the nuclear submarine prospective commanding officers course at the Naval Reactors Branch of the Bureau of Ships in Washington. He assumed command of USS SHARK ( S S N 591) on 30 Oct.

1963. The SHARK recendy received the Marjorie Sterrett Award, which is presented for excellence in intratype batde efficiency competition.

John and his wife, Anita, are residing in the Norfolk area with their six children.

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1965

Along with efforts for increased attendance at our monthly lunch. Jack BENOIT and Demy DEMYTTENAERE have promised to bring Polaroid cameras so that we can publish the pictures in forthcoming issues of Shipmate.

A very nice letter was received from Frances and Gene REIHER who live in Falls Church, Va. telling us: "The adoption procedures for Rosemary were completed early this month (Jan.).

Rosemary will be two years old in February and has been with us since Easter of 1964. She was born in the Portugese colony of Macao, South China. She is a perfect litde China doll. We have two big boys, Ralph who is 11 years old and Peter who is almost eight, and they are both very happy with our baby. She is exactly what we wanted and has added a great deal of life and joy to the family."

WESPAC Our correspondent at Subic, Jim PATTON, reports that his next door neighbor is H. R. EDWARDS who is a porkchopper (pardon the expression!) at Naval Supply Depot, Subic. Jim also advises that C. M. C. JONES is at Camp Lejeune.

Roger BOH is XO of an F8 fighter squadron aboard CORAL SEA off Vietnam.

THE SILENT SERVICE The '49er submarine types are maintaining the "silence" of the submarine service. No direct correspondence has come in, but we hear that Ned DIETRICH and Roy GOLDMAN are supposedly in the Adantic Fleet. How about a verification and commentary on others? Doug GUTHE is slated as Blue Crew CO aboard MARIANO G . VALLEJO

(SSBN 658)

completing

construction at Mare Island; maybe he can report on '49er submariners in the Pacific.

AVIATION NEWS Ken KNOIZEN has received orders to become CO of VA-165, and Robair MOHRHARDT to

be CO of VF-53. C. D. McDONALD, Tom KILCLINE, and Harry BRYANT are all rumored to be at NAS Sanford, Fla. Al BALCH has left Norfolk and at last report was scheduled as OinC of the VP-30 (P-3 transitional training) detachment at Patuxent. Al SCHAUFELBERGER detached from CORAL SEA prior to WesPac deployment, and packed his tribe into a VW Microbus for the cross-country trip to attend Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. Marv FRAZEE is on FairWingsLant Staff at NAS Norfolk. Slim SOMERVILLE is in the midst of change of orders; he'll be going to Whidbey Island, Wash, instead of Rota, Spain.

HERE AND THERE Jerry McBRIDE was an attendee at one of the national Military Electronics Symposiums at which Voss VOSSELER was a speaker (Los Angeles 5 Feb.). Jerry is at Pt. Mugu and advised that Bob McELROY (USMC) is also stationed there. Lloyd HOOVER recently left Mugu to go to a squadron. Emile ACHEE has moved from NAA Autonerics to the NAA (North American Aviation) corporate office adjacent to Los Angeles airport. Other '49ers in the L. A. area are: Warren PARR (Lockheed); Jim FERRERO (Hughes); Mert FALLON (Lear Siegler); and George CUMMINGS (Episcopal Church). Bob RIPLEY is currently living in Coronado, and has orders to go to one of the military colleges in England.

After pursuing studies at Monterey PG school, Fritz KLEIN will report to USS TOPEKA. According to a magazine picture, Ralph WILSON is chief engineer aboard the carrier KEARSARGE. If memory serves correctly, it has been about 18 years since half the class of '49 embarked aboard the venerable "Barge" for second class aviation cruise. Another attendee at Staff College, Norfolk is C. S. SNODGRASS. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS The officers and trustees of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn. are involved in many activities which are beneficial to the Naval Academy and to the Navy. New elections are being held this spring. With all due respect for the wisdom and experience of the senior nominees, we note that there is extremely limited representation from post WW II classes among the trustees. We feel that all alumni may be desirous of having a more balanced representation from the more junior classes. The contributions and efforts of these junior trustees should gready enhance the efforts of the association to the benefit of all.

The class of '49 is very proud to have two candidates on the slate of nominees for Board of Trustees. Harry TRAIN is completing his first term and certainly deserves reelection on the basis of his magnificent work for the association. Ace BOUGHTON has been very active in the '49 Washington chapter as well as other alumni affairs. His knowledge of national and Washington military affairs plus his residence in the Annapolis area will make him a valuable addition to the trustees of the association.

We hope that all alumni will recognize the merits of two such outstanding nominees.

Sec'y, LCdr. Robert D. Harris, USN 663 Country Hill Drive Fairfax, Va. Frank ROTH passed on a letter from Don FRASSA concerning the establishment of the executive committee in the Washington area and indicating his approval as follows: "In accordance with Articles Four and Six of the Constitution of the Association of the Class of 1950, United States Naval Academy, I approve the submission to the class for a vote the proposal to establish an Executive Committee in the Washington area."

Frank CRAMBLETT writes that the Annapolis contingent is well along with plans for home51

coming. Information will continue to be provided in Shipmate.

John BRICK dropped a short note from NORAD. On die same staff are Don SATTLER and Casey SPAYDE. Dick DOAN is still at the Air Force Academy. Air Force types in the area include Derrel TRIPP, Harvey HOAG, Joe MANCI, and Bill HAIDLER. Bonner BROWN checked in with a letter from Starr, S. C. He is traveling as a sales-engineer for West Point Foundry and Mach Co. He and Jo now have three (Katrina, Gent, Jennifer).

Phil JOHNSON dropped by in January. He is aide to RAdm. Massey, Chief of Staff to Strike Command, McDill AFB. Bob FOLEY also was in from London for a short visit before leaving for Jacksonville in April. Bill CURLEY has reported for duty with BuWeps so we should be seeing him at Hogate's every month. Dick THURSTON popped into BuPers to say that he is headed for duty at the Naval Academy in February. He has just left VP-II in Brunswick, Me. but was recendy deployed at Sigonella.

The monthly luncheons at Hogate's (first Wednesday of each month at noon if you're in the area) continue to show fine turnouts. In February the following were present: Jack Colleary, John McNally, Wil Curley, Bob Watson, Ralf Hartwell, Frank Maynard, J. B. Farrell, R. E. Hunter, Rip Van Kleek, Dick Goodspeed, John Nolan, Bill Kiehl, Wayne Jensen, A. L. Kivien, Ward Lasley, Dick Duggan, Jim Lisanby, Gene Morin and Don Dunham.

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Sec'y, LCdr. C. R.Watts, Jr., USN 836-A 31st St., S.,Arlington, Va. 22202

WASHINGTON AREA Thursday evening, 14 Jan. 43 classmates, wives and guests gathered together decked out in formal attire to hear Admiral Smedberg speak to us on a number of subjects窶年avy Relief responsibilities, the Naval Academy, past ('51 era) and present.

and the potential future of the class of 1951 were aniong the topics covered. Preceding his stimulating talk cocktail hour and dinner were enjoyed by all present. We are indeed honored to have been able to have Admiral and Mrs. Smedberg with us on this occasion; watch this column for announcements of similar events in the future.

Attendees were: the Yeagers, Kinneys, Schullers, Watts, Rollins, Cinders, Thompsons, Connors, Smalls, Van Hooks, Latimers, R. L. Adams, Bucks, McCrelesses, Cromwells, Casales, Hutchins, Reardons, Davies, Fontaine and Burke (sans wives), Marangiello with guest.

NEW LONDON '51ERS

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Don MOYER sends the following news from Newport: "Am writing to report a Newport area class of '51 'no host party' held at the Datum Club. We had an outstanding attendance, with only two classmates unable to be there. One, Dick Mura, was at sea but was represented by his wife.

Attending were, front row, from left to right: Twink Conlon, Dave Greathouse, Joe Bray, Dick Biederman, George Mueller, Billy Earl; second row, seated: Sally Fontaine, Emily Dalla Mura, Jacqueline Branch, Marie Stevens, Peggy Ward, Maggie Stanley, Katherine Rough, Jeannie Young, Beverly Bray, Muriel Moyer; third row: Margarita Greathouse, Sue Earl, Jinny Conlon, Dick Stanley, Tow Ward, Warren Stevens, Deon Branch, Dick Fontaine, Al Young, Angus Macauley, Don Moyer, Holly Macauley, Libby Mueller, Barbara Biederman and Jim Rough.

From the War College were Joe Bray, Tom Ward, Al Young, George Mueller, and Jim Rough.

Rich Fontaine, Twink Conlon, Dave Greathouse, Deon Branch, Billy Earl, Angus McCauley and myself came from CruDesLant.

The CEC was defended by Warren Stevens of Naval Base, Newport and Dick Biederman from Boston.

I'm down here as repair officer on the current Springboard Operation destroyer tender. This certainly beats wintering in Newport. Met Frank Rentz Wednesday. He is XO JOHN PAUL JONES."

Bill HERNDON has the following report from submarine center: "Enclosed is a photograph taken in the wardroom of USS SKIPJACK at New London, while Jay Dewing was up for his reserve rime. In the picture are, from left to right: Jay Dewing, Bill Herndon, SubRon T E N engineer, and Paul Tomb, CO SKIPJACK. Jay is living in Springfield, Va., now. Paul will be headed to Charleston, S. C , this summer to put SKIPJACK through a yard overhaul. I'll be attending school in Washington for about three months starting sometime in March.

At the present time there are about 20 'Slers in the New London area. However the group changes so frequently that to provide a list would be almost impossible. I hope to get to some of the '51 activities while I'm in Washington."

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. E. M. Avallone, USN Engineering Department U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. 21402

With Christmas behind us, many are looking forward to rotation orders, and talk of vacation plans for summer leave keep coming up. News was slow to build up this month, and a few hurried phone calls have produced only limited results. A number of area representatives still have not reported in on my watch. Your help is needed

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fellows, and believe me appreciated. Some unexpected sources provided some news.

I noticed Wendell COSNER's picture in the local papers one evening, and I was able to obtain a copy of it for the column. Significant is the fact that '52 in the Air Force has finally made major. Ceremonies were held at Field Command Defense Atomic Support Agency, Sandia Base, N . M., honoring Wendell on his promotion to that rank.

'52ER GETS PROMOTION.

Newly promoted Maj. Cosner is assigned duty at Sandia as a technical liaison officer in the Nuclear Weapons Systems Safety Division, Development and Evaluation Group of Field Command. He attended the University of Wyoming and the Air Force Institute of Technology, earning a Master's Degree in electrical engineering.

He has also attended the Air Command and Staff College.

A native of Laramie, Wyo., where his parents still reside, he is married to the former Jane Talbot Pole of Annapolis. Her father. Prof. J. T. Pole, teaches in the English Department at the Naval Academy. The Cosners and their three children live at Sandia Base.

Once again Vince ARGIRO at Philadelphia stopped by and gave me some information on that area. Vince is officer-in-charge of SAQAF— the Submarine Antenna Quality Assurance Facility. Vince is an EDO and had completed three years of postgraduate training at MiT in the naval construction and engineering course. While there, he earned a Master's Degree in naval architecture and then a Professional Degree as a naval engineer. The Professional Degree ranks above the Master's, but below the Doctor's Degree.

ment at USNA. Seriously, I have been in contact with INDMAN Naval District Washington and I'm anticipating orders to INDMAN NDW this summer for a tour with Navy Shore Electronics. This pleases me nearly as much as orders to USNA since I have been in shore electronics in San Diego for the last 18 months.

The enclosed memorandum was sent out last month with the hope of initiating a large class luncheon, but the results were not as great as the expectations. Seven members of the class attended the luncheon, including Bob Costigan, presendy with CAG-57, Jerry Helland, Bill McCafferty, Bruce Gair, Bob Nyvold, C. E. Moore and myself. Others heard from, but absent because of 'previous commitments,' were Mark Arnheiter, 'Tom Luckett, Joe Lacy, Bill Rowden and John Walden. Bob Costigan gives his address as 886 5th Ave. in Chula Vista, and Chuck Moore recently moved to 3030 Sylva St., Box 62, Bonita, Calif. I understand that Tom Winkler 1^ with VAW-12 and Paul Tetrault is also in the San Diego area, but I have no home address for either of them. Since sending out the list I received a card from Harry Spencer, who has been transferred from San Diego and lists his current address as 18 Rock Ridge Rd., Waterford, Conn.

06385. How's that for coverage of our class from coast to coast? Incidentally, Bob Nyvold surprised us by appearing in uniform, having reported for his annual two weeks of active duty as a reservist. I must admit he looks more prosperous in his civilian position at Univac than he does in uniform.

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the past two years, has been appointed Peace Corps director in Honduras, Director Sargent Shriver announced on 26 Jan. In his new job, Farrell will supervise the work of 113 Peace Corps volunteers who are serving in urban and rural community development and health projects in the Central American country.

Not having heard from any other members of the class to whom the list was sent, I have no idea of its current validity except that all addresses given were obtained from the latest telephone directory. Whether the people listed are still in the area or not is unknown. At the luncheon, it was decided to attempt a full scale stand-up cocktail party at the North Island NAS Commissioned Officers' Mess on Friday night, 12 March. An announcement to this effect was distributed to the list with hopes for a better response than we had at the luncheon. This was to be a 'wives included' affair. I'll send you a list of all attendees after the fact.

That brings you up to date on San Diego for the time being. Gene. Sorry we have not been more active on the West Coast, but speaking for the operating forces in the class, the employment schedule has been for longer periods and more frequendy so that during the past six months we didn't have many people in the area. Until I leave this summer, I'll try to make our correspondence more frequent.

The mission of SAQAF is to standardize submarine antenna plans, to establish quality assurance procedures in the manufacture of submarine antenna cables and component parts, and to standardize shipyard antenna construction and In closing, my best regards to you and the installation procedures. other members of the class in Annapolis and I Fred ILSEMANN, Jr., who was at Philadelhope to have the opportunity of visiting with phia on the Fourth Naval District staff, has re- you and your family before the summer is out." ceived orders to USS DENEBOLA. While at a Society of Naval Architects and Jim McNEELY reports that Dick SMITH, skipMarine Engineers meeting in Washington recendy, per of USS HissEM, visited the Naval Academy I met Doane F. KIECHEL, Jr., who is working with his ship berthed alongside Farragut Field for Booz-Allen Applied Research, Inc. Doane seawall on 6-9 Nov. While here, the ship was had been with Bethlehem Steel at the Quincy, visited by midshipmen for indoctrination.

Mass. yard for a number of years before joining Booz-Allen in Washington, D. C. last year.

Charles COBLE, Jr., visited the Academy during the week of I Feb. as a representative of the Doane reports that Dick Berg had gotten out of the Navy recendy and is now working for Air Force Academy. He is an assistant professor Booz-Allen in Weapons Systems Engineering as of political science and is completing work on a project engineer in Los Angeles and that he his doctorate. Charlie reports that Carl Webb, had also seen Doug Murphy at Quincy while Jack W. Cook, Nick A. Liontas, Dick Denfeld, Jerome Gottesman, and Bob Burch are at the Air he was main propulsion assistant on the DDGN BAINBRIOGE and also Dave Altwegg, while he Force Academy also. We didn't have much rime was weapons officer of BAINBRIDGE. F . M . Smith to talk, but I'm hoping that I'll get a complete is out of the Air Force now and working in the rundown on the Colorado '52 contingent in the San Diego area. Stan Wilde is at BuShips with near future.

Code 300H doing work on NTDS and "Stu" A letter from Bob MICHAELS with a report Studabaker is working the special projects. George on the San Diego area was received and gready Diamond is with the Air Force at Andrews AFB appreciated: near Washington, D. C , in operations research.

Thanks for the information, Doane.

"At long last, something to report from Southern California. As an aside, I might say Whitey PLATT writes from Jacksonville that that I fully expected to hear from you last only two '52ers are in the area—"Bob Fey and month telling me that you had the ways greased myself. In fact, I was inspecting his squadron for me to relieve you in the Engineering DepartM A R C H ,

last week and he has orders to BuWeps, so that leaves just me. One submariner at a Naval Air Station—that's a new twist! Peggy and I expect to be in Jacksonville for one more year, and will then be looking for a submarine skipper's tour in either Pearl or San Diego. We are planning a trip north for homecoming and hope to see you then."

I've word from one of the Annapolis contingent that Frank HINES is still with the Air Force. He is working toward a Master's Degree in architectural engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

Finally, there will be a Washington, D. C. class of '52 dinner-dance on 21 May at the Betiiesda Officers' Club. Tickets are | 3 . 5 0 per person. These dances are really a great deal of fun, and have been extremely successful in the past. How about taking your lovely lady out to dinner and join us at a class reunion also?

See you next month, and keep the news coming fellows!

We don't make much money but '52ers certainly get some interesting jobs—for example: Joseph A. FARRELL, executive officer of the

JOSEPH A. FARRELL ' 5 2 , Peace Corps Director.

Joe served as the engineering officer of USS SwoRDFisH in 1961-62 before being assigned to the

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Navy Unit commendation and a personal citation

by Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet for participating in the first Ariantic-toPacific voyage across the North Pole.

A native of Long Beach, Calif., he began his Navy career in 1943 when he entered the Naval Academy after two years at Brown University.

He later attended the Naval Submarine School and the advanced Nuclear Power School. His wife is the former Linda Friedricks and they have three sons and three daughters, aged two to I I years. Lots of luck Joe. From the press release I couldn't tell if you were out of the Navy now or not.

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Annapolis Rep: LCdr. Terry Sntiierland, USN Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

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Ed TIPSHUS writes a welcome letter from his unit in Viet Nam: "I just received my Dec. issue of Shipmate and it was nice to read the class column. I see where you want letters, and like most of our classmates I've always said 'I'm going to write one of these days.' The day is here for me—it isn't hard at all, once you get started.

I'll try and clue you in on the USMC part of '54 as best I can. As for me, I've been in Viet Nam since last October. I was an artillery battalion advisor up North for a month. Since then I serve as an advisor for Rung Sut Special Zone. My immediate boss is Maj. Bronors, USMC (USNA '50). Rung Sut means 'dense jungle' in Vietnamese; but actually our special zone is a large mangrove swamp—very interesting work here—between Saigon and the China Sea. We are under the VN Navy, so our advisory team is in the Naval Advisory Group. I work with USN types all the time—and we use all sorts of boats in our swamps, such as Monitors and Commandoments, also modified LCVPs. So YP drill has finally been of some use. Of course we have NGF also—a little less sophisticated than the old Ord and Gunnery.

Pete Yadlowski was in Viet Nam for a month in the VN Marine Corps. He's back on Okinawa now. Jake Everett and Glen Sanford are going to PG school. George Ebbitt was here flying choppers for 4 months I believe and has been awarded at least one air medal (see below). Dick Alger is an instructor at Basic School in Quantico.

Bill McKinstry has orders to HQ, USMC in D. C. All of the above are captain, USMC." Thanks, Ed; it was beginning to look like we'd lost our Marine buddies in the shuffle.

The following appeared in a recent issue of a Newport, R. I. newspaper: "Capt. George F. EBBITT, Jr., USMC, nephew of Mrs. Pauline Williams of 184-B North Fenner Ave., Middletown has been awarded the Navy's Air Medal. The award was for meritorious achievements in aerial flight as a helicopter commander during combat support missions in Viet Nam from April 12 to May 30, 1964." Congratulations, George, from the entire class.

FLORIDA

Guy CANE transmits from the Jax area: "Almost three years have skipped by since I arrived in the Jacksonville area—and now, unfortunately, it's time to leave. I was detached from VF-11 just last week and Simone and I are just 'killing time' until the SS UNITED STATES sails from New York on 24 Feb. Quite a few of the good guys from '54 are in the area now: Ned Shuman (FD-12), Dick King (VF-14), Frank Mudgett (VA-12), Gig Conaughton (VFP-62), Dave Perault (VF-174) just to name a few.

I'm on my way to London for duty with the Staff, CinCUSNavEur." Rudy PROSSER writes from 112 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla.: "After only IWz years I am getting around to a slighdy overdue letter to the class.

I am writing today with a twofold purpose in mind. First of all I regret to inform our many friends that do not already know of the death of our youngest son, James Sean, by drowning on 11 Dec, here in Pensacola.

Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends for their most kind expressions of sympathy. It was most comforting to know that we have so many friends who grieved at our loss. Our special thanks go to those who contributed to the memorial fund established in Jim's name. Bobbi and I intend to use this money to purchase and present a 54

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baptismal fount to the congregation of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze. This would seem to us to be both a fitting memorial to our Jim and a small token of thanks for all that that wonderful group of people and their Rector did for us during our time of need.

I am sorry that this letter couldn't be written in a happier vein, but for the time being the Prosser family did want to let our friends know how much we appreciated their thoughts and prayers, and I could think of no better way than by a short note to the class via Shipmate.

Until the next time, then, when the news will be all good and the thoughts all happy, here is my wish to all for a happy landing at the end of a smooth trip."

Rudy, thanks for writing and our hearts go out to you and your family. The tone of your letter indicates you would appreciate hearing from your classmates.

There is no classmate featured this month because your Annapolis Rep. forgot to arrange for one. Unless I specifically ask someone for a photo and biog I don't get one because "modesty" seems to dictate against voluntary contributions of that sort. So, if you have a friend who should adorn the pages here, please send his pic and a short biog—I'll do the rest! See you next month and here's hoping the mail bag will be full. Sometimes it takes the gals to do the writing.

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Sec'y, LCdr. W. G. A. Sympson, USN Dept. of Matliematics, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

The grey months have come upon us but we have one bright spot to start off our article this month. In the last issue of Shipmate we had written up the annual Christmas party of the Norfolk group and had assumed that the photograph that was promised did not turn out. However, this is not true and on the contrary we have an excellent picture of this acrive group from that area.

Those present include: Robin and Joan Pirie, Rolf and Mary Shepard, Dave and Judy Stembel, Bob and Betsy Fountain, Larry and Sarah Frost, Bob and Joyce Newbegin, Dick and Liz Gero, Bill and Judy Manthorpe, Carl and Marlene Braun, Bob and Boots Rule, Jack and Layne Garrow, Jeannie Walters (Joe is in the Med), Ann Mathews (Dud with camera), Ed and Helen Smith, Jack and Pat Foran, Al and Marlene Dawson, Jim and Pat Dickinson.

We also were delighted to hear of the "Aloha Chapter" of '55, in where else? Pearl Harbor.

A gathering of the group was held at Jack RENARD's home with Joe DUNN elected president and Savvy SANDERS, Jr., secretary-treasurer. Pictures were also taken and we hope to

have one for our next issue. There are about 25 classmates in that area and over half attended the meeting.

We have also heard from Edwin CHAPMAN, presendy with Northrop Corp. in Washington, about attempts to organize in the D. C. area. All these efforts on your behalf encourage us here to keep trying to put '55 back—to quote a few of you, in circulation.

There has been a change in state as well as address for Robert C. RICE, who was married in January, to Katherine Adams and now lives at 7259 Baxtershire Dr., Dallas, Tex. Our congratulations to you both.

Congratulations are also in order for Daniel EBERT, who has been made head of sales for a new group in the department of propulsion and chemical systems of Atlantic Research.

We have heard via Pat TAYLOR of a "fun time" in New London, recently. However, we do not have details at this writing. Some of the people present were a large group from the 16th Company, Dan Shields, Chuck Gooding, Roger Nelson, Dan Dennison, and Pat's stand-in Karen. The party was for that extra stripe of gold.

Last month's issue of Leatherneck carried on its cover our own Phil MONAHAN, now in South Viet Nam. Phil hopes to return some time this spring.

We hope to be ready to publish the tenth class register this summer. If you haven't sent in your questionnaire please do so. Include, name, family, present and permanent address, duties and any notes of interest. If you have moved since filling in your questionnaire please send us a postcard with your latest address.

Many have inquired about a class plaque. Anyone interested may write: George A. Meell, c/o Bailey, Banks and Biddle, 16th and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

Sec'y, Capt. E. E. Hansen. USAF P. O. Box 1926 Annapolis, Md. 21401 BOB SHUMAKER CAPTURED

U. S. PILOT DOWNED IN RAIDS DEFIES CAPTORS, TASS SAYS . . .

Moscow, Feb. 12 (UPI) . . . U. S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert H. SHUMAKER, captured after his plane was shot down during yesterday's massive raids by Americans and South Vietnamese against North Viet-Nam, has defied his Communist captors, the Tass News Agency reported today.

In a dispatch from Dong Hoi, Tass said the 31-year-old pilot was brought to a news conference by "guards with fixed bayonets." It said his face showed "no signs of remorse, only embarrassment."

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(A correspondent for the Communist New China News Agency said shouts of "down with U. S. imperialism" greeted Shumaker when he was displayed before the Communist newsmen.)

Tass said Shumaker was asked "how he viewed his participation in the U. S. provocation against the Democratic (Communist) Republic of Viet-Nam." "Shumaker found nothing better than to repeat the Pentagon's hackneyed 'retaliation' version," the Tass correspondent added. "None of us noticed any remorse on his face."

According to Tass, Shumaker's plane crashed about a half-mile out to sea and sank. It described him as a "tall blond man in green coveralls" and made no mention of any injuries. A Hanoi broadcast yesterday said Shumaker had parachuted from the plane. The pilot's parents live in New Castle, Pa. . . . The Washington Post, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1965.

Bob has a wife in Phoenix, Ariz., who was not mentioned in the above article. After finishing the aeronautical program at PG School, Monterey, he was in contention for the astronaut program in the summer of '63.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob and we wish him courage, faith, and hope and a safe return soon.

'56 MOURNERS at Army-Navy game party. Carl and Barbara Nelson, Ted and Charlotte Fischer, Duane Heisinger, Joe and Dottie Edwards.

William Henry Stiles '56 atturney, is associated with the law firm of Smathers and Thompson, in Miami, Fla. Bill and his wife Doris have five children, four girls and a Bill, Jr., which in itself is commendable. Bill had a tour in the Navy as a purchasing and contracting officer and then went to Harvard Law School. His current address is 915 Placetas Ave., Coral Gables.

FROM THE GRAPEVINE

Gene WILLIAMS, Capt., USAF, having earned his Master's degree in E.E. went to Lowry AFB, Denver, for additional training. He says he'll probably go overseas this summer.

Emil BLOCK, Capt., USAF, holder of two Master's degrees, has been picked up early to attend the Air Force Command and Staff College at Montgomery, Alabama.

Joe EDWARDS' wife, Dottie, send this note: Any '56 wives in the San Diego area who are interested in getting together for monthly bridge call her at 274-3912. Alan EAGYE and his wife recendy stopped by the Edwards home. Alan is the engineering officer in USS GRAFIAS, homeport Alameda. The Edwards send out an open invitation to any other '56ers in or passing through San Diego.

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MONTEREY

Classmates recendy reporting to the Monterey area were honored at a cocktail party at the Postgraduate School on 5 Feb. About 30 couples were present, the guests of honor were: Carole and Roy Arnold, Jane and Ted Dyer, Jane and Doc Dugan, Beth and Bruce Friederich, Beverly and Ron Goldstone, Ann and Dan Kenney, Carol and Pete Miller, Sondra and Steve Paul, and Elinor and Stan Strickland.

Stan STRICKLAND, incidentally, is our resident "foreigner," he's studying Japanese at the Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, in preparation for an embassy job in Tokyo.

Ted DYER mentioned that his name has been absent from Shipmate columns ever since graduation. To bring everyone up to date, Ted was married to the former Jane Low in Raleigh, N . C. in March, I960. They have two children, Thomas Martin, 4, who was born in Idaho Falls, Ida. while Ted was attending Nuclear Power School there, and Katherine Jane, 2, born in Philadelphia when Ted was serving aboard USS LONG BEACH. MclNNIS-McCONNEL

Carl Nelson, Joe Edwards, Ted Fisher, and Duane Heisinger are all skippers of their ships and all have the same portâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;San Diego.

Thrifty George WEIGOLD, now out of Air Force OSI, is a big traveler for Air Force procurement keeping an eye on General Electric.

His home base is Patrick AFB, Fla. Fred HOPEWELL is also an Air Force contract officer at Patrick AFB. Fred and his wife June had Don and Nancy KENNEDY as guests during the Christmas holidays. Don was in Florida sharpening up his golf game in the warm climate, knowing full well that George WHITE will be back for revenge this summer when he makes his annual trek out of the frozen north of Montana.

Don Kennedy recently got a promotion at IBM from data processing representative to an account representative in commercial sales. Dr. Bob CANTRELL just received an assignment to start a four-year residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He'll be studying under Capt. G. W. Taylor, the doctor who cared for President Johnson during his stay at Bethesda. Bob will be specializing in ear, nose, and throat care.

Dave BROYLES is now living at 9302 St. Andrew Place, College Park, Md., and is in the Air Force AFIT program studying for his Master's in business administration. Dave is the Navy man who switched to the Air Force a couple years ago and until now has been a procurement officer in the F-105 program. Dave and Marilyn MINTON will be moving to Charleston, S. C. Dave is the Gold engineer in the nuclear sub SAM RAYBURN. Capt. Andy PISKE, USAF, can be reached through his in-laws, Mr. C. W. Price, 112 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, La.

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EAST COAST Lt. Stephen B. Sloane, USN Box 60. Route 2 Arnold, Md. 21012 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. M. H. Banlf, II, USN 41 Fisher Place, Rt. 1 Carmcl, Calif. 93921

WILLIAM HENRY STILES '56 BIRTH

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRTHS

Dick and Shirley LEVENDOSKI had their second daughter, Susan, on 13 Nov. Dave and Carol SIBLEY, of 1631 E. 17tii St., Idaho Falls, Ida., had their fourth child, first son, Andrew Nixon, on 9 Jan. MORE

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mclnnis of Glenwood Springs, Col. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to Lt. R. A. McCONNEL, USN. Miss Mclnnis attended Chico State College and the University of California at Davis, and is currendy an elementary school teacher in the Monterey area. Their wedding is planned for 10 April in the Post Chapel, Presidio of Monterey.

The Monterey population explosion continues: To Jane and Doc DUGAN, their fourth child, a 7 lb. 8 oz. girl, born 17 Dec.

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The mail box has been hurting for letters and pictures (glossy black and white). We are about to prepare another class directory and need current addresses and information. We realize many classmates do not get Shipmate so every chance you get, pass the word to drop us a line at P.O. Box 1926. Class plaques have been selling fast but Bailey, Banks, and Biddle haven't run out yet. Although it sometimes takes as long as six weeks to get an order, we generally do better.

We want to thank the many who have sent contributions to the class. Till next time, write, write, write!

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To Chris and Ted ERICKSON, their third child, an 8 lb. 4 oz. boy, Michael Scott, born

6 Jan. To Janey and Jack McHUGH, their second child, a girl (Jack won those bets!), Catherine Kamps, 5 lb. 4 oz., born 8 Jan. And this by mail from San Diego: to Judy and Jeff DENNIS, their first child, a girl, Allison Kimberly, born 20 Dec. Jeff's new address is 1315 Seventh St., Coronado, Calif.

Jule and Bob SARACCO have departed from Monterey; Jule and the children returned to New York to await the arrival of a third child, and the return of Bob, who is now in WestPac in USS MENHADEN. Bob had about 10 days to familiarize himself with the ship prior to sailing.

The following letter was received from Mrs. Sherwood Gilford: "Through the monthly column in Shipmate, may I express deep appreciation to all classmates who so generously contributed toward and dedicated in memory of Sherwood a memorial chair in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

You're a grand group; life's richest blessings to each of you."

CATHERINE

GIFFORD

1740 East Jordan St. Pensacola, Fla. 32505 Sheila and Charlie NOLL have been great sources of information for this column. Charlie reports that his ex-roommate Kurt GAREISS is currently serving as an Air Force captain in Viet Nam, instructing in AIAs. Instructing in Viet Nam apparendy differs somewhat from similar duty in Pensacola: in November Kurt received the Air Medal from Gen. Roland in ceremonies at Bien Hoa! Anne and Stan BATOR are remaining in the Monterey area awaiting the arrival of their first child. Stan has completed his postgraduate program and is now working as an assistant to the curricular officer in the Aeronautical Engineering Office.

I quote (in part) from a letter from Carol and Jim BURNS: "We should be here (Kingsville) for another 16 months, we suppose. Then we hope to go east. We thoroughly enjoyed the west coast while we were there but I think we would like the east for a pleasant change.

Did you hear from the Healds at Christmas time? Jess is now finished with school and they are living in Tennessee.

Tom Fox is now finished with nuclear sub school and is out in a nuclear sub. Jim Baker is out of the service and is studying to be a doctor in Cleveland, O. Being stationed down here we seem to be completely severed from opportunities of seeing anyone except those in our own litde world. That is why there is not too much news forthcoming."

Their address is: Lt. and Mrs. James M. Burns, 203 Carol St., Kingsville, Tex. 78363.

Fritz WARREN writes that his son, John Joseph, born on 20 Jan., passed away on the following day. With their three children, Catherine, 6, George, 5, and Gregar 3, they are living at MCS, Quarters 4708-B, Quantico, Va. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire class is extended to Fritz and Barbara.

The following news has been passed along by Pete DIDIER, presendy stationed at MIT: "Six of us arrived here in June '62 for the three-year naval construction course that leads to a 1400 (LDO) designation and a Master's degree in naval architecture and marine engineering as well as the degree of Naval Engineer. Happily we all made it, and have received tentative orders as follows: Paul PETERSON to Mare Island Naval Shipyard; Tom DONNELLY to Boston Naval Shipyard; Timm ANDERSON to Ship's Repair Facility, Subic Bay; Dean HINES to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard; Ray STOETZER to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and Pete DIDIER to Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.

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There are a few others from '57 in the two classes behind us and a few holdovers from the classes ahead of us who remained here to get their doctorates. John McMORRIS will leave with his Ph.D. this June but has no orders as yet.

Frank ALVAREZ will remain for another year to complete his doctorate, and John SHEWMAKER will finish a Ph.D. in operations research in June but he too is without orders to date. Jack BORTZ is here working on a Master's thesis and works part time in MIT's instrumentation lab. He has been out of the Air Force for a few years now.

Via the grapevineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Red CLEVENGER is USNA bound after a tour as XO on a DE out of New London."

EAST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Edwin B. Smedberg USN Exec. Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. W. N. Moore, USN Box 2014, USN Postgraduate School Monterey, Calif.

EAST COAST The classes of '58-'59-'60 had their annual Christmas cocktail party on 19 Dec. in Norfolk.

Attending from '58 were Ernie and Corrine MERRITT (USS SAM RAYBURN), Taylor and Sue KEITH (USS BAINBRIDGE), Les and Anna TROOLIN (GMS Dam Neck Instructor), Tom and Linda FLEMING (ComPhibTraLant Staff), Bret and Betty Ann TAYLOR (GMS Dam Neck Instructor), Jack and Carolyn SUTTON (FTC Norfolk), Nick and Joan NICKERSON (Joint Staff CinCLant) and Bill and Liz HAYES (FAETULant).

The following letter was received from Eric MANSFIELD: "I thought I would take a moment to pass on a little info on my activities.

Since leaving the Navy in December 1962, I have been working for Vitro Laboratories of Silver Spring, Md., doing systems engineering work involving the installation of the TERRIER Missile System in ships of foreign (friendly!) navies.

Despite the permanent shore duty, it looks like I will be going to sea again, this time with the Italian Navy. I'll be leaving February 11th for LaSpezia, Italy, for qualification tests of the Italian ship DUILIO. I will be with DUILIO for the next 3!4 months, through its tests in Italy and U. S. waters. Having seen many 'Tech Reps' in action while in the Navy, it will be interesting to be on the other side of the fence.

I am looking forward to this assignment and hope to run across some classmates in the process."

Had a note from Jack and Carol RENNIE announcing the birth of their fourth child, second son, Stephan Matthew on 5 Jan. Jack completed test pilot school last year and is still at Pax River either in the flight or systems test branch.

John and Carol HOLLAND welcomed John Diamond Holland IV into their family on 30 Dec. Stan and Susan POREMBA visited the Naval Academy in December enroute to Dam Neck for four months of school prior to reporting aboard USS KAMEHAMEHA building at Mare Island.

With awe and admiration I submit the following: Gene and Melda McKENZIE became the parents, on 19 Jan., of twins; Charles Ford checked in at 9 pounds 1 ounce and Christina Michelle reported at 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Needless to say, the incubators standing by for the blessed event were hauled awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;empty!

Sec'y, Lt. Lloyd H. Adams, USN Exec. Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 EAST COAST First of all, a bit of news that was of great interest to your corresponding secretary which I pass along for your information. Late in the afternoon of the 28th of January, I became the father of another baby boy, Matthew Brian Adams.

He tipped the scales at 7 pounds 13/4 ounces.

At this writing, mother, son, brother and father are doing fine.

I recendy received the following letter from Dick MOORE, who wrote from Athens, Ga.: "Enclosed you will find my check for S3 for my dues to the Association of the Class of 1959.

Your class business article in the January Shipmate reminded me of it.

Let me take this oppormnity to bring you up to date on what I know about '59ers. Most of this information I received from Christmas cards last month.

First, however, I suppose I should tell about myself. After having been on two subs at Key West, the

PICUDA and

SEA POACHER, I'm

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'Submariner turned Porkchop' and am almost halfway through the Supply Corps School here at Athens, Ga. Nothing definite yet but BuSandA detailer says I'm going to an FBM in SubLant as supply officer when I graduate in May. Right now I live at 450 Whitehead Rd. in Athens with my wife Elizabeth, and our four sons, two of whom are twins born last August.

'58-'59 JOINT CLASS PARTY SHIPMATE

About the '59ers. I heard from Dick COCKLEY out in Pearl Harbor in TECUMSEH. His wife, Lynne, and his two children just recently moved to Pearl. Also in Pearl are Mike and Irma HAFFEY and their son. Mike is in BEN FRANKLIN. Ray ART went to the Naval Advisory Group in Saigon, Viet Nam in October for a one-year tour. His wife, Eileen, and their daughter are staying behind, of course, in Selina, O. Mick McMINN is now a captain in the Marine Corps and is presently flying a helicopter off SHADWELL. Mick is married and has two children.

Carl DANITSCHEK is at die reactor site at Arco, Ida. and is soon to be married, I understand.

Brad and Norvell KEYES are in Newport News, Va. with their two children, where Brad is in SIMON BOLIVAR now under construction.

John BUCHANAN is in HENRY CLAY."

Thanks for the info, Dick! Be sure to let us know your new duty station. By the way, from the best information I have available Dick has tied Harry KETTS and Gayle REES for the most children of any '59ers. An interesting sidelight, all three of these '59ers have a set of twins! If anyone knows a classmate with five (or more) or any others with four children, please let me know. I have no intentions of challenging them but it is interesting to keep tabs on these statistics !

Another note comes from Binghamton, N. Y. about Walter WYNN. It seems that Wynnie is about to enter another institution—MARRIAGE. His engagement to Miss Carol Ann Sloboda of Johnson City, N. Y. was announced in January.

A summer wedding (no definite date yet) is planned.

The prospective bridegroom is attending the Navy Nuclear Power School, Mare Island, Calif.

Since graduating Wynnie has attended Cornell University where he received a Ph.D. degree in nuclear science and engineering and was president of Gamma Alpha, a graduate scientific society.

Miss Sloboda is a senior at the State University of Corriand (N. Y.).

WEST COAST John KANUCK writes from California that he left VA-23 and acrive duty on I Feb. He is now working with American Airlines, having started training in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on 8 Feb. John's address for the next couple months is c/o Western Hills Inn, Euless, Tex. The best of luck to you, John, in your new endeavors.

CLASS BUSINESS Homecoming plans for this fall are moving along better than expected. The homecoming committee has made arrangements for exclusive use of the Annapolis Country Club after the game.

A prime rib or steak dinner, cocktails, combo, dancing, and door prizes are all tentatively included at $6 per person. Of course, the more diat attend the better it will be! Vic KRUSIC is spearheading this committee and, for planning purposes, would like all '59ers planning to attend (barring unforeseen circumstances) to write in to either him or myself and make reservations.

Along this same line any of us here at USNA will be glad to help make motel/hotel arrangements, get tickets or babysitters, or anything else necessary for your homecoming visit. Motel/hotel accommodations are especially critical and are usually very difficult to obtain after 1 July; just write and tell us what you want and the committee will do their best to help.

Concerning the class directory, addresses are coming in faster than anticipated; however, we are still missing about 2 5 % as of 15 Feb. When sending addresses, include marital status, wife's name, number of children, telephone number, home address, rank, branch of service (US.\F, USMC, CEC, SC, Subs, Air, Surface, etc.) and for civilians, their occupation. If any or all of this is known please send it to me. As soon as we get all addresses you can expect a class directory and the annual class newsletter on the street within a couple weeks.

MARCH,

1965

Let me, before wrapping up this issue, make another plea for class dues. Without money in the class treasury, the activity of the class association and the executive committee is limited almost to the point of non-existence. Finances are needed for printing the directory and the annual newsletter as well as for postage fees in mailing them to you. This, in addition to the primary desire of building up the class funds for future class projects and memorials, is why you are asked to forward your check for $3 for this year's dues to either Vic KRUSIC or myself as soon as possible.

Sec'y, Lt. Chico Chavez, USN, NSD Gnam, Navy 926, c/o FPO S.F. 96635 John and Valerie SCHMIDT are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Gretchen Louise, on 3 July at the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn.

HERE AND THERE Neal PARKER wants all to know that he finally succumbed to the snares of a young lady —the former Miss Joy Dirgger—and made her his wife 12 Dec. in a military wedding at St. Joseph's Church in Killeen, Tex. Neal says he'll probably be at Fort Hood for another year, after which he will report to Fort Benning, Ga. for a career infantry course, then hopefully to Germany. He is still running a communications shop at Fort Hood and wants us to let him know if we ever need a GCA into his cow pasture. Recendy he's heard from Chris and Peg THOMAS, who are at Lakehurst, N. J. and from Tony and Freddie MARTIN, who late last year left the Fort Hood area for Alaska. Hastie WILLIAMS, how about letting Neal hear from you. His address: 414 East Ave. "A," Apt. 203, Kileen, Tex. 76541. Neal says Hastie's the guy who during our 3/c cruise, as the XO of the ship walked over to take his seat at the wardroom movie, told the old fellow, "I got here first."

Jerry COOPER finally decided that he'd let George do it all too often and let us in on his goings-on these days. He's presently on TAD in Seatde, Wash, as OinC of MSC 299 Transfer and Mobile training team which is presently turning over a new construction MSC to Greece under the MAP program. He reported to that duty in Nov. after having served as XO of USS NIMBLE, homeported in Charleston, S. C. This spring he will get another transfer team then will start two years of PG school—university not yet determined. Jerry married the former Miss Eleanor D. Elsey of Charleston, S. C. on 17 Oct. His best man was Tom HEAD, who, Jerry thinks, must have mustered enough courage to follow suit on 12 Dec. An attendant at the wedding was Bob KENNEDY, CEC type, who is resident OinC of Construction at Charleston. The only classmate Jerry's seen in the Seatde area is Sam LIAKOS, the Navy exchange officer at Sand Point, NAS and doing a great job.

Larry BARRINGER's better half, Jo Ann, let us in on the latest from the Jacksonville area. She tells us that Larry is attached to VA-12, flying the A4C Scooter and has just returned from an 8-month Med cruise in USS ROOSEVELT. They have two children, Leigh Ann, 3 years, and Jimmy, 6 months. Across the street from them live Harry and Pat HENNING with their two children, Cindy, 3 years, and Stephen, 2 years.

Harry is attached to VF-13, flying F8's and is deploying to the Med in SHANGRI-LA. Fred and Theo BEE also live down the road; they have two children, Ellen, 2 years, and Sarah, I year; Fred is in VFP-62, flying the photo F8U. Harry and family will be moving to Monterey for PG school where they hope to renew many friendships.

Chuck COOK'S wife Pat sent us an SOS to find out where Buz and Jane PARRY are. At the same time she gave us a run-down of Chuck's activities since graduation. He served aboard USS BUCK as ASW officer and in April '62 was se-

lected for the DASH program. Chuck was at the controls when the first successful flight was made in BUCK and has remained in the program. Presendy he's OinC of VU-3 Detachment at San Clemente Island, the fleet introduction site for DASH, and is due for orders by May or June.

Chuck and Pat were married in Sept. '61, and have one child, a litde ball of fire who, says Pat, occasionally answers to the name of Sylvia.

The classes of '58, '59, and '60 combined their annual Christmas parry in Norfolk on 19 Dec. Those attending from our class were: Tom and Toni Solak (Fleet Marine Force), Frank and Melinda Bessenger (Norfolk Naval Shipyard), Lew and Ann Gillett (VA-86 NAS Oceana), Bud and Paula Powers (VP-24 NAS Norfolk), Fred and Margey Hale (USS TOBSK), Mike and Dottie Porter (DirLantDocks), Bob and Elly Krese (VAW-12), Henry Phillips and wife (VS-27), Mike Fenn and wife (VS-27), H . O. Wright and wife (VP-56), Jim and Ann Shipp (VP-56), and John and Jean Mendelis.

Jack S A N T U C C I has left the Navy and is now a production supervisor at the Sealtest Foods Plant in Philadelphia. His home address is 112 Haines Mill Rd., Riverside, N . J. FROM GUAM I received a letter from our class president, Henry LAWINSKI, in which he informs me that after 1014 years of service, he is leaving the Navy in May. He has a job with United Air Lines as a pilot, with hopes that his homeport will be New York. He feels that once he gets setded, he will have sufficient spare time to handle our class column and take care of any class business personally, especially if he is close to the Annapolis area. So in about June or July I will turn over the class column, lock, stock and barrel, to Ski, who, I'm sure, will do a great job with it.

The Navy will be losing a fine young officer and flyer in Ski but we will not have lost our president.

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Pres., Lt. (jg) James K. Traa, USN USS HADDO (SSN-604) FPO New Yorlt Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) K. G. Craig, USN 122 Saratoga, Apt. 54 Kingsville, Texas

Cliff DUNNING writes that he figures if they gave this Viet-Nam job to the Marines, the place would be secure in a year or less. This is typical of the spirit that Cliff transferred to the Marine Corps from his tenure as a Brigade boxing champ a couple of years ago.

Cliff is presendy at the Marine Barracks at Annapolis. Pat and Maureen Brennan visited with the Dunnings on the weekend of 14 Nov. (Duke vs. Navy). Also seen in the area were Jackie "Slick" (Gardner who is attending EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) School at Indian Head, Md. and Doc White, who recently completed Communication School at Quantico, on his way to FMF Pacific. Cliff and Dean spent the Army-Navy weekend in Philadelphia with the Brennans. They saw John French and his bride, George Dewhirst, and Freddy Farber.

A very interesting Christmas leave period was spent by Cliff accompanying I I midshipmen (all previous graduates of jump school at Fort Benning) to Norfolk, where they participated in SEAL Team No. 2 operations. In the process they made six more parachute jumps (4 from a helo, the HR34D and 2 from the fixed-wing aircraft C I A ) .

Cliff has heard that Tod Barnes, Jim Luper, and Bob Kline are making Alameda, Calif., home.

Tod is on his first shore duty tour and, I quote Cliff, "has added a bride to his gear issue."

He also reports that a former popular executive department type, Lt.Oil. C. G. Moody, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat " V " for his distinguished performance in Viet-Nam. (x)l. Moody is now assistant aide to the President for special warfare and counter-insurgency at the White House.

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If my memory serves me correctly Roger and Joy GOODALL were the first in the class to bring forth twins. The boys are Troy Burton and Todd Henry both weighing 6 lb. 1 oz. The date to remember, 14 Jan. The happy family is located at 727 Murray Dr., Honolulu, Hawaii.

From Gansevoort, N . Y. Barbara and Arland KUESTER report on many of the 7th Co. types.

Dick and Ann ROTHWELL are presendy at Camp Smith, Hawaii. They adopted a baby boy last spring.

Al and Mary Ann SMITH also have a baby boy about a year old. Al was recently selected for CEC. Jim and Colleen SNIEZEK are now in New London and have added number 3 to their expanding family, a little gal, Kimberly Dawn, born in late December. Jim is in the Blue Crew of ETHAN ALLAN. (Iblleen is presently visiting her parents in Waite Park, Minn. Fred and Florence LOWACK are still residing in New London at 75 Osprey Dr., Groton, Conn. Fred is at sea in HARDHEAD. They have two little boys. Hal and Jane MARTIN are also in the New London area and reside in nearby Ledyard, Conn. Hal is weapons officer in the FBM, BEN FRANKLIN. Outside of 7th C>3., Barbara and Arland report that Bill and Molly ELDRIDGE received a joyful new year's gift, their first child. Edward William was born in Saratoga, N. Y. on the first. John and Terry GALLAMORE reported to a ship homeported in Charleston. They left Nuclear Power Training the same date as the Kuesters (10 Feb). Arland is in the Blue Crew of JOHN ADAMS, homeported in Charleston.

The Kuesters would like to hear from '61ers in the Charleston area and to have a little news from Joe and Mary Lou Kiel (as would your corresponding s e c ) . A letter sent to Rt. 2, Box 328A, Gansevoort, N . Y. 12831 will reach the Kuesters.

About to be detached from the COCHRANE, Bob HOAG had a few minutes to bring the class up to date on his activities. In Aug. '63 he was detached from STODDARD, spent five weeks at the NucWepsTraOn, San Diego, then reported to ComThirteen in Seatde, as prospective ASW officer in COCHRANE'S pre-commissioning crew after a side trip to Phoenix, Ariz, to see his parents, then a trip through Northern Arizona, (California, Oregon, and Washington. The Hoags were in Seattle throughout the building, commissioning, and fitting out (Oct. '63 to May '64). Caroline and Bob and saw Bruce Maxon, Dick Hixon and his new bride Sue, and Willie Bird who was attached to ComThirteen. Dick was recently relieved as chief engineer in GOLDSBOROUGH and is headed for nuclear power school.

After the tests and trial period the COCHRANE slipped mooring and departed for its homeport, Pearl Harbor, via San Diego. While in San Diego, Bob saw Sheila Guthrie who is awaiting John's return from BUGARA'S WesPac deployment.

In Pearl, Bob was kept busy with COCHRANE'S ASROC and Tartar qualifications but did manage to get together with J. B. Miller (1st Lt. in COCHRANE); Bert Cassells (ASW officer in STODDERT); Don Chinn (DesDiv 112 Ops officer) and soon headed for PG school; Mark Waggoner (Ops officer in an AO also soon headed for PG school). Ed Lutz and Dan Sullivan are chief snipes in two of the "2100" cans in Pearl; and Roger Goodall is Asst. Weapons officer on DesFlot 5 staff. Others that Bob has seen passing through the area include Dwane Duff, Chuck Bartholomew, and John Guthrie.

Bob and Caroline will be headed for Newport where Bob will attend destroyer school. Bob and Caroline are also expecting their second addition in April. They would enjoy hearing from Gary Abrell and Bob Dunkle at U. S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, R. I. 02844.

Jim JOYNER who is the proud owner of a new set of wings of gold is headed for Oceana, Va. to VA-42 for CRAG training, then on to his squadron VA-65, to fly A6s. Jim has heard that 58

Harry DIETZ is on the coaching staff at the Academy, and that "Herky" HARDISON is headed for engineering PG this coming fall after a tour as gun boss in NORRIS On a recent cross country trip I stopped for gas at Davis-Monthan AFB. I gave the Forsythes a call but Mary Lee, young Jack and Jill were holding the fort as daddy Jack was on the golf course. This in the middle of a working day, too! Jack is reportedly flying helos for the SAR unit when not on the golf course.

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Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Howard S. Pinskey (SC) USN, USS Mount Katmai (AE-16) c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have written to me during the past year and passed along information to be included in our monthly column. Although I haven't answered each letter individually I have tried to acknowledge them by way of inclusion of your thoughts and information in Shipmate.

Keep up the good correspondence, its contagious.

NAVY LINE More members of our class have assumed duties as executive officer. I have heard from Vic REILING who has been XO of USS WOODPECKER

since October. He is homeported in Sasebo, Japan and is enjoying Far East duty, including those side trips to Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Vic also says that Mike FOSTER is XO of USS PEACOCK and Tom HEFERNEN is XO of USS PHOEBE.

Neil ROSSER, better known as the King Pin, wrote that he is stationed aboard USS KINGBIRD homeported in Charleston. Neil started out aboard USS SELLERS and made two cruises as communications and CIC officer, then assumed his present duties. He is still a bachelor and is playing and coaching the DesLant's Charleston basketball team. He says that he has recently seen Ron ELLIOTT who is at Quonset Point flying planes from USS WASP.

I also heard from Marty SEELIG last month, who is aboard USS SPRINGFIELD in the Med. He

is 2nd division officer aboard that cruiser. They will be overseas until September and Marty will gladly entertain all the six-month cruise people in his rented Semca 1000 when they get over there.

ARMY Another country heard from! John HUNSICKER writes that he and his wife Pat and daughter are at Bad Taly, Germany. John is a member of the lOth Special Forces Group and expects to be overseas until January 1966. Also in this unit is Al GEZELMAN, with wife Joan and son Alan.

John invites all classmates who happen to be visiting in the southern part of Germany to stop by and trade some stories. Our congratulations to these fine officers for their work with the highly respected and deserving Special Forces.

By way of New Year's cards I heard from Don KING and family, Dan DUNN and family and Lee MADISON. Don is XO aboard USS STONE COUNTY out of San Diego while Dan is

an Air Force officer stationed in Bridgeport, Conn.

NAVY AIR Bob DEPUTY reported that he was married on 28 Dec. to the former Miss Elizabeth Ann Atkinson, daughter of Brig.Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Dwight Atkinson. The wedding took place at Andrews AFB in Maryland. Congratulations on this happy event. Bob. Dick FITZGERALD sends word that he is finally setded in VP-44 out of Pax River, Md. flying the P3-A Orion. He and his wife Dee now have two children, Mark and Renee. Dick has spent the past 30 months in such places as Pensacola, Corpus Christi and Pax River and he and the family are really enjoying being

permanendy stationed. He says that he has heard from Dave LENCSES who is now at Norfolk in VP-24 flying P2VS. CEC The staff corps came through as usual as I received word from Steve STOKES, who says he was married in September to the former Miss Donna Kundinger, a former airlines stewardess from Miami. They are presently living in Adanta, Ga. where Steve is attending Georgia Tech. He expects to receive his Master's degree in civil engineering in June.

Steve has heard from a few classmates lately including Ralph HICKMAN who, with his wife Marianne, are also at Georgia Tech. Ralph is pursuing his industrial engineering degree from the Air Force. John and Julia GLUCK are based in Charleston where he is aboard USS JOHN ADAMS, an FBM submarine. Tom WOODKA is in die Med in USS FORRESTAL and he and his wife

Marcia now have two girls. Steve invites all those passing through rebel country to stop by for a visit.

Sal M A R T I N E L L I writes that he and his family are living in the Boston area. Sal will get his Master's degree in civil engineering (construction management) this month, and then head for Port Hueneme, Calif, for three months TAD and then report at NAF Kenitao (Port Lyautey) for duty. Sal and his wife Jill have a baby boy named John. He says that up in the Boston area he has seen Dick Powell who is with the Air Force and an electronic lab; Dave Goebel and Larry Laine at MIT; Ed Barker at Harvard, and Jim Woods who boarded a Coast Guard icebreaker heading for Antarctica as the helicopter pilot aboard.

SUBMARINES From the Charleston area I heard from Bob HARTMAN who is communicator and EMO aboard USS TROUT. Bob says that Carmen Tortura is on the staff of ComSubRon 16 in Rota, Spain, and Karl Graf is weapons officer in USS DARTER while Curt Thomas holds the same position aboard USS TROUT. Curt was married in September to the former Martha Voss of Alabama.

Karl and his wife Nancy have a baby girl as do Dave and Joyce English. Bob has a new addition to his family in the presence of his second child and he and his wife Peggie are enjoying the life in Charleston.

In next month's column I will print the contents of letters I received from William and Suzanne BRUNELLE and Jim and Linda TOWNSEND. These two letters contain a great deal of information of members of the silent service stationed in Groton and Key West.

I'm still receiving ideas for our proposed memorial fund and area representative plans. How about your thoughts on these important matters.?

Final decisions will be published as soon as one is reached.

Below I have inserted a brief questionnaire that needs your attention. I would appreciate it if you would fill out the answers, no cheating please, cut out the form and mail it to me at my listed address.

If you want to save a stamp you could write a personal note giving me some other information of you and yours and place it in the same envelope. Kill two birds with one stone, you know!!!

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The big news as I left Annapolis was the wedding of Walt KESLER and Miss Martha Kinney of Sarasota, Fla., who were married in St. Andrew's Chapel with a reception at Alumni House. Walt had just graduated from NFS after breaking all known records. They will go to Windsor Locks, Conn, where he will be in sub school.

Ken FUSCH writes that Waddy GARRETT, John STANLEY, and Dick MILES and he were ushers as Dan and Linda GIBBONS were wed in December. Don had just finished at Athens.

Ken also saw Mike MURRAY who had completed a two-week missile course at Dam Neck.

Waddy and Mary G. finally set 6 February as a wedding date. Ken is still in MULLINNIX and reports that he and Betty are doing fine in Norfolk.

A postcard from Bruce WOODRUFF and Reid BADGER in the dynamic and dauntless USS DAVIES is an illustration of the mild winter and good times they're finding in the Med. Bill DUE says that he will be coming back to the Navy as he goes to Embarkation Officer School in San Diego in March. Dick SCOTT (whom I've heard was recently married) has a mortar platoon. Bill says that he would be glad to see any '64er at 1102 S. 23 St., Copporas Cove, Tex. Our unroving reporter-president came through again. Tom writes that Jack GERAGHTY, Bob CEPEC, and Bob JOHNSON are in San Diego at ASW School. Bob CEPEC plans to be married in June. Billy ULRICH is also in San Diego at crypto school and Bill HAINES is in missile school in Vallejo.

The class ahead of Tom, including Joe Ince, Joe Navoy, Chuck Welty, Gramps Sheehan, Dick Mahan, and Fred Crawford, has left for the prototypes. Before he left, true to old form, Fred pinned his fifth man for the shipyard wrestling team. Basketball is big time and Tom savs that

Photo by Larry Hagood ENS. AND MRS. WALTER W. KESLER, married 31 Jan. in St. Andrew's Chapel at USNA.

the real number one and two teams in the nation are the HAGWDZ, including John Alich, Austin Conant, Bob Milhiser, Rog Sweeney, Bill Feeney, Dave Lipscomb, and coach Bill Holmes and the

Root Mean Squares starring John Gorman, Jerry Webber, Brian Baumruk, Win Peterson, Keith Werner, Bill Spriggs, Dick Halbert, and Tom. The RMSs recendy won an opening game over the HAGWDZ and are expecting a big season.

The new class arrived at Mare Island the first week in February and was expected to include such greats as Dick Cecil, Rob Jones, and Bill Carson. Tom relates that in spite of the unbelievable academics, many classmates are becoming professional ski bums since the resorts are only two hours away.

A number of our classmates have been married but very littie information on the ceremonies has come down. Jeff Hogan, Jerry Ward, Jim Williams, Bart Strong, and Pete Rodrick were recently married. Art Harris's wedding was in Jacksonville on 6 Feb. and Greg Gantzert's wedding was on 12 Feb. Bob PRATH and I recendy reported to NAS Pensacola from USNA along with most of the Marines from Quantico. Many of our single classmates are living on Pensacola Beach and the life there is quite unlike USNA. Jack DANTONE had the distinction of being student-of-the-week at Whiting Field and Lorie MOORE has the distinction of being the first to make a crash landingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no ill effects. Art PARROTT spent some time in the hospital but feels he will be able to continue in the flight program.

Jim CAMPBELL, Dave KANNING, and Bruce ABLE are playing for the Pensacola Goshawks.

Prospects are for the top of the Navy League.

Jerry CUSMANO and Rich BELSER were recendy deployed to Tonkin Bay. With this bit of information, our arricle will be closed for another month. Anyone who is not receiving his Shipmate should write to the Alumni House to ascertain that they are registered under the correct address.

From the Executive Director: "The Alumni Associarion greatly appreciates the excellent '64 Lucky Bag which now is a most welcomed addition to the library of Alumni House. This completes the Association's collection of Lucky Bags â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and enables the Association to answer questions about 'when '64 were midshipmen.' "

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS GREATER BALTIMORE Capt. P. V. H. Weems, USN (Ret.) '12, of Annapolis, was guest speaker at the meeting held at Bernie Lee's Penn Hotel, Towson, on 16 Feb. His subject was, "Road Map to the Moon."

Captain Weems spoke of the problems and techniques devised to solve them for navigating men to the moon. He is founder of the Weems System of Navigation, and is also an inventor and author. During his midshipman days at the Naval Academy, he was an outstanding athlete in wrestling and water polo.

BOSTON LCdr. Edward Kingston was the speaker at the 9 Feb. meeting of the chapter, held at the Officers' Mess, Boston Naval Shipyard. The attendance was excellent, with 36 members and nine guests.

The speaker had as his subject the deep ocean search operations in the THRESHER area. His talk was augmented by slides showing photographs of the bottom of the sea and THRESHER, taken by towing cameras from the surface and also from the

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Dr. Henry Bigelow, founder of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, author of 50 books and Professor Emeritus of Harvard University, also spoke. The Institute contributed greatly in locating THRESHER. A special guest was Capt. Edwin A. McDonald, USN (Ret.) '31, who did research for 15 years at the South Pole. He is a member of the Arctic Institute of North America and is expected to address the chapter at a future meeting.

Present at the meeting were William C. Patterson '43, R. S. Eastman '42, John B. Fellows '31, Monroe B. DuffiU '27, O. M. Read '11, Edward E. Conrad '38, Stanley Pullin '22, William B. Sieglaff '31, Angus J. Cronin '43, Walter J. Toner '43, William H. Buracker '20, N. Smits '60, Asa E. Phillips, Jr., Maxwell Cole '16, Al Havord, Walter Helbig, Capt. Nicholson, T. T. Craven '25, John F. Crehan '46, Harold R. Keller ' I I , W. E. Haycock '22, Ames Loder '11, and Andrew W. Johnston '27.

Also G. T. VanBergen, R. Kirk, E. S. Arents, R. N. Stocker, P. O. Peterson, R. L. Evam, N. Coleman, J. Donohue, Harry Ingraham, F. B. Eggers and F. S. Stubbard.

Dr. Edmund Gullion, former Ambassador to the Republic of the (3ongo and now president of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, spoke at the 9 March meeting. Mr. Chandler Hovey will be guest speaker at the 13 April meeting. He was scheduled to talk in November but was unable to do so because of a bad fall.

CHARLESTON The annual dinner-dance of the chapter was held 28 Jan. at the Naval Base Officers' Club. The theme of the affair was "past days at the Naval Academy." The club was decorated with photographs and posters stressing this tiieme. Mrs. Herman J. Kossler, wife of RAdm. Kossler '34^ Commander, Adantic Fleet Mine Force, was iii charge of arrangements.

CHICAGO Following is a long overdue status report on the Chicago chapter meetings and activities: 5 Feb.: Monthly dinner meeting at the Chicago Naval Armory Wardroom, witii the following new members joining us: Bill Feahr '32, Bernie Boylan '50, and Larry Novak '52.

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Officers for '65 were elected as follows: president, Orrie Crepeau '44; vice-president, Tom McCook '46; secretary. Bob McCarthy '45, and treasurer, Mike Berngard '49.

The new roster is essentially completed and should go to press in a very short while. The '65 Chicago chapter membership cards are now being printed.

30 D e c : Annual host dinner party for Chicago area Naval Academy Midshipmen on leave; a good time was had by all at the O Club, Glenview Naval Air Station.

28 Nov.: Army-Navy TV viewing—Army hosted this year at the Fort Sheridan Officers' Club. Next year wdl be ours.

6 Nov.: Combined dinner party with the West Point alumni group in 5th Army Headquarter's Officers' Club. The main topic was, of course, the upcoming Army-Navy game.

12 Oct.: Dinner meeting in the Naval Armory Wardroom. RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Capt.

W. S. Busik and "Rip" Miller discussed the Naval Academy and athletic programs, with primary emphasis on the football picture.

12 June: Alumni day at Great Lakes. Capt.

William H. Caughey '43, CO Administrative Command, Great Lakes, arranged for a full day's activities honoring USNA gratis at Great Lakes with sailing on Lake Michigan, lunch in the Recruit Mess Hall, parade review and cocktail party at the O Club. A grand time was had by all.

COLUMBUS, O. At the annual meeting held at Fort Hayes the following chapter officers were elected: J. Adam Jordan '27, president; Robert D. Macklin '41, vice president; Thomas W. Budd, Jr. '44, treasurer; R. T. McDaniel '24, secretary and Frank Nichols '28, member of the board.

President at the meeting were Budd '44, Rogers '39, Nichols '28, Brown '49, Mott '46, Rhees '44, Hadden '47, Howard '37, Gardes '42, McNaughton '34, Macklin '41, Jordan '27, West '38, O'Brien '43, Hauser '51, McCombs '30 and McDaniel '24.

DETROIT Mr. Herbert E. Saxman was guest speaker at the chapter luncheon meeting, held Thursday, 18 Feb. Mr. Saxman is supervisor of volunteers.

Big Brothers-Big Sisters. He explained what a "big brother" is and what part he plays in our dynamic city. Chapter president, RAdm. L. J. Jacobi, USNR (Ret.), presided.

CENTRAL FLORIDA The election of officers highlighted the luncheon meeting of the chapter at the Eau Gallic Yacht Club near Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Kennedy. The new president is H. E. Surface '38; vice president, C. C. Starnes '53; secretarytreasurer, Allan C. Fulton '62. The Board of Governors consists of John Melgaard '25; George Holley '30; Claude Welch '41; P. D. Stroop '54, and R. E. Tims '57.

An interesting talk was given by Capt. Otho Smoot, USN (Ret.) '26, on the subject of the old Banana River Naval Air Station which is presendy Patrick AFB. There are 87 members

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in the chapter, with a turnout of 67 members and guests at the last meeting.

Prospective members are asked to contact 1/Lt. Allan C. Fulton, USAF, chapter secretary, whose address is 154 A Northeast Dr., Patrick AFB, Fla. 32925.

HUNTSVILLE It is with great regret that the Huntsville chapter reports the loss of a fellow alumnus, Otis V. Calhoun '42, who was stricken by a fatal heart attack on 25 Jan. Don Blue '42, with whom Otis was associated, was nearby and accompanied him to the hospital. Don took charge and assisted the deceased's wife Marion and relatives with the funeral arrangements.

The funeral was held 27 Jan. in the Post Chapel, Redstone Arsenal, with burial in Arlington National Ometery. Otis arrived in this area last August after retiring from the Marine Corps.

LOS ANGELES A film concerning the activities of the Sixth Fleet was shown at the January meeting of the chapter held at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.

The new president, A. R. L. Deacon, Jr. '56, who succeeded R. H. Shaidnagle '53, presided during the business session.

Other officers are D. V. Bannerman '51, vice president; D. L. Strong '53, secretary, and C. D. Mcintosh '51, treasurer. Appointed to serve three years on the Board of Directors were E. R. Quady '43, R. E. Stanley '33, N. Wallner '53, and W. S. Parr, Jr. '49. The latter was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Bannerman who was elected vice president. The first board meeting was held the following week at the Air Force Space Systems Division Open Mess.

Dave Bannerman, program chairman, presented a tentative program schedule at the February dinner-meeting held at Allen Center, Long Beach Naval Station. Members were urged to fill in acceptance (or regret) cards for all meetings, with addresses to be used to update the alumni directory.

Speaker at the 17 March meeting was to be Donald W. Douelas '13.

MILWAUKEE A fine representation gathered for a dinner party at Cudworth Post on 12 Feb., with a social hour followed by dinner and dancing. It was unanimously decided to have another such party on 9 April, with William McCabe '48A (Apollo Program, General Motors) in charge of arrangements.

The party will stress "bring another couple."

Anyone in or passing through the area may contact either the president of the chapter, Capt.

Barney A. Thielges '43, who is professor of naval science at Marquette University, or William McCabe for details.

Those present at the February dinner party were: the Barney A. Thielges '43, the W. A. Dobbs '32, William and Lucille McCabe '48A, David Allard '58, John and Ann Roster '55, John and Margie Draves '55, Jim and Barbara Toal '51, Ted and Susie Cheney '58, Bob and Jane Knox '42, Jim and Carolyn Arnold '56, and Jim and Ginny Wheeler '45.

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NEW ORLEANS chapter officers for 1965 were elected at the 8 Jan. meeting held at International House, with Capt. Hugh Lewis '34, the new president. Dominic Versaggi '45 is the vice president and Col. J. R. Lirette '37, secretary-treasurer.

The executive committee is composed of RAdm. T. J. Ryan '21, J. W. Sherrar '52, D. E. Wilson '42 and W. A. Weaver '46.

The 5 Feb. meeting was held at International House with the following members present: Art Eddins '13, Tommy Ryan '21, RAdm. C. H. Lyman '26, Bob Samsot '27, Alan Nibbs '34, Hugh Lewis '34, Frenchy Lirette '37, Doc Laborde '38, Bud Ellison '42, Don Wilson '42, Dave Levy '45, Bill Cosgrove '45, Dom Versaggi '45, Bert Weaver '46, Bruce Hoefer '47, John Sharp '48, Reg Hanemann '51, Choppy Cusachs '56, and Neville Levy, honorary member.

Monthly meetings are usually held on the first Friday of each month. However, due to the unusual amount of activity in New Orleans during the carnival week, the next meeting was delayed until 12 March, at the Press Club, 201 Chatres St. Any alumnus who is transferred to New Orleans or passing through town is asked to call Frenchy Lirette, 367-6928 or 522-3381 or Hugh Lewis at 525-9744 or 367-6248 for information.

PITTSBURGH Capt. William "Bill" Busik, director of athletics at the Naval Academy, spoke to chapter members about the future football team, the new head coach, the "bird dog" system and the effect of the cheating scandal at the Air Force Academy, at the January meeting held at the University Club, Oakland.

Bill Elias, the new coach, told of his feelings regarding his new position and the future success of the team. Edgar E. "Rip" Miller, assistant athletic director, explained his bird dog system— with six "bird dogs" attending.

There were 17 members in attendance, which is only 34 per cent of the total membership of 50 members. Of 32 cards mailed last month, 32 were returned—the highest percentage during the last eight months. Don't forget to mail in your card.

New officers were installed at the meeting: president, J. V. Smith '52; vice president, A. P. Zechella '43; secretary, J. E. Craig '57, and treasurer, R. Ostrander '57. Council members are K. M. Treadwell '48, T. N. Swain '43, W. L. Kabler '29, and E. T. Barnett '38.

A get-acquainted cocktail party was held in lieu of a February meeting at the home of the newly installed vice president Zeke Zechella.

SAN FRANCISCO The president of the chapter, John Dale Hodapp '39, showed slides of Taiwan at the February meeting of the chapter held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess (Open), Treasure Island.

The slides were taken at the time he served as U. S. Naval Advisor to the Chinese National Defense College. The background of the people, the Aboriginese, Taiwanese and Chinese, augmented the slides.

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