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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

March, 1973

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"I'm not v\/riting as quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, but as an ex-serviceman whio'd rathier hiove hiis head beaten in on the football field than practice his sl<ills in another v\/ar And that's vjhy I'm rooting for the world's most successful peace-keeping team: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, It's worked for nearly a quarter of a century. In that time, the fifteen Atlantic Nations that make up NATO have been building teamwork like never before.

In Europe...historically the world's greatest trouble spot...they have helped keep the peace and develop economic cooperation. They've generated a game plan through which problems like arms control and pollution are being attacked. The world's been kicked around enough.

Let's help strengthen the NATO team"

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NATO works.

Something else might not.

The Atlantic Council of the United States For further information, write to The Atlantic Council, 1616 H Street, N.W, Washington, D,C. 20006

United States Naval Academy Alumni Association

Shipmate Volume 36, Number 3 Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

FEATURES POW/MIA Returnees Z-Gram 117

Assistant to the Executice Director RICHARD A. TEEL, '36 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

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

March, 1973

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Traveling Schedules: Blue Angels, USNA Glee Club Reflections on the Navy Life

by Katharine Ainstvorth Semmes

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United Nations Truce Observer, Palestine

by Capt. ]ac\ M. Seymour, USN (Ret.)

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Typhoon Executive Secretary BARRIE DUREE

by Col. Glenn I. Epperson, U.S. Cavalry (Ret.) Spike Webb's Navy Junior Boxers

Editorial Assistant ANN DONALDSON

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The Academic Dean Looks at the Academy

by Dean Bruce M. Davidson, U.S. Naval Academy

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DEPARTMENTS Contributors PAUL R. SCHRATZ FRED LARDNER BUDD THALMAN MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN

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Contributors' Biographies COLONEL G L E N N I. EPPERSON, U S A (RET.) Here is a cavalryman of the old school, fully accredited in the cavalier use of pungent language to tell a good yarn. He signs himself not "USA" but "US Cavalry" (Ret.) and his California home is named Fort Epperson. He has been a prolific writer, with many articles in military and national magazines, including Shipmate, on an unbelievable variety of subjects.

P A U L R. SCHRATZ Captain USN (Ret.), USNA 1939 and now Director of International Studies at the University of Missouri. His service record includes major command, policy and planning roles and attendance at both the Naval and National War Colleges as student and faculty member. He was the first naval officer to receive a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and the first U.S. officer to receive the Wilton Park Fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

K A T H A R I N E A I N S W O R T H SEMMES Kit Semmes is the wife of VAdm. B. J. Semmes, Jr. '34 and the daughter of the late VAdm. W. L. ("Pug") Ainsworth '10. She studied art at Sophie Newcomb in New Orleans, the Art Students League in New York and American University in Washington. She has exhibited at the Smithsonian and Corcoran Galleries in Washington, the Norfolk Museum and the Newport Art Association. This picture was taken at a Naval War College Wives' reception for her just prior to "B.J." 's retirement last sumnmer.

L. B U D D T H A L M A N A 1957 Journalism and Army ROTC graduate of West Virginia now in his eleventh year as Sports Information Director at the Naval Academy. After graduation he joined the Associated Press, then served two years as Information Officer at Fort Jay, N.Y., and returned to the A.P. in 1960. In the Eastern College Athletic Conference Sports Information Directors Association he is a Past President and present District Representative on the NCAA Public Relations Committee, National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Screening Committee.

C A P T A I N JACK M. SEYMOUR, U S N (RET.) Jack Seymour '35 went to submarines in 1938. During WWII he made ten war patrols and afterwards remained in submarine duties, with one exception, until taking command of the 6th Fleet oiler ALLAGASH in 1954. That exception was a tour in BuPers, from where he was sent to Jerusalem on TAD as a Truce Observer. After retiring in 1965 he became Executive Director of the Seaman's Friend Society of Connecticut and he is currently a member of the USNA Alumni Association Board of Trustees.

This photograph is taken from his Truce Observer passport.

FRED W. L A R D N E R '22 "Fred Lardner '22, who writes our legislative reports, has been a newspaper reporter, business magazine writer and department store advertising manager in Chicago; a correspondent for newspapers, business and military magazines and a managing editor in Washington. He has done many things in the editorial field, except making money. About 35 years ago he received a Christmas card from a girl co-worker with the greeting, 'From one editorial bum to another.' Believing that this girl would not push him too hard, he married her." FWL

ACADEMIC D E A N BRUCE M. D A V I D S O N Dr. Davidson took office in July 1971. He is an Air Force Reserve Colonel with six years of active duty. An Engineering graduate of the University of Michigan, he received his advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin where he was on the engineering staff for 15 years. He spent five years at Washington State University before coming to the Academy. A Registered Engineer, he is a member of the Governor's Science Advisory Council, ASEE, ASCE, AREA, and is a curricula evaluator for ECPD.

MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN Midshipman Michael P. (Patrick, what else?)

O'SuIlivan, from South Boston, Ma.ss., is Vice President of the Class of 1973 and Deputy Brigade Commander for the fall term. He majors in Political Science and is a member of the French Club.

He is a former Brigade boxing champion still active in JV boxing, and a member of Big Brothers.

POW/MIA Returnees With a deep feeling of thankful gratitude for their safe return. Shipmate reprints here the initial, partial list of our alumni returning from POW/MIA status in Vietnam. We pray "jray that all the remaining names ivill appear on subsequent lists after this issue has gone to press.

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John Douglass Burns Leo Gregory Hyatt '58 John Sidney McCain III

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Edward Anthony Davis Paul Edward Galanti David Wesley Hoffman John Michael McGrath

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David Jay Carey Read Blain Mecleary Joseph Charles Plumb, Jr. Aubrey Allen Nichols Theodore Wallace Trieble

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John Headly Fellowes Robert Harper Shumaker Brian Dunstan Woods

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'54 James Franklin Bell Edward Holmes Martin Peter Van Ruyter Scboeflel Edwin Arthur Shuman III

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Phillip Neal Butler Charles David Stackhouse

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Frederick James Masterson

"Thus evermore shall rise to thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea."

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The Mail Boat A Reply to Critics of "A Collision W i t h She Can Ruin Your Entire Day" "Hani soit qui mal y pense."

One day in 1967 I sat down at my typewriter and lashed together a few paltry jests on the oftendone theme of what would happen if women ran an aircraft squadron. I thought then—and still do —that there are some funny things about aircraft squadrons, and about women. I also think there are funny things about men, about children, about cats and dogs, about magazines and editors, about writers and critics. I can't help seeing some comedy almost anywhere. As it happened, the women I was thinking about were Navy wives.

(Please note that Z-gram 116 was five years in the future.) I hadn't been a naval officer myself for over a decade, and lady naval officers did not cross my mind as I wrote. (Sorry about that, ol' shipmates.) Rather, I aimed to merge the comic aspects of squadron life with the comic aspects of Navy wives, including myself. The piece appeared in a wives' club newspaper, then sat in my files.

It was revived briefly some 16 months later as the basis for a skit put on by—who else?—Navy wives.

In the spring of 1971 I rewrote the piece with an eye for the sophisticated readership of Shipmate. The editor accepted it in May, 1971, advising me that it would be published when space became available. I wonder what reaction (if any) there would have been if it had appeared before August of 1972, when Z-gram 116 was sent out?

We'll never know.

At any rate, that is how "Collision . . ." came about. Now it is charged with perpetrating stereotypes, with being unjust, embarrassing, in poor taste, and exist. Goodness! Seems to me that's about as resaonable as saying that Ogden Nash was encouraging cruelty to animals when he wrote, "If called by a panther, don't anther."

If the piece was that offensive, then I wonder why we haven't heard outraged cries from others who might just as well have felt themselves treated poorly. They would include: —officers who have been deep-selected; —officers who have not been deep-selected; —the president of Bennington College; —aircraft squadron CO's and XO's; —officers who are young; —officers who are not young; —the Secretary of the Air Force; —etc.

We all regret Commander Denby's ruined day.

However, I can hardly believe I ruined her entire day. Surely a resourceful naval officer like herself was able to salvage some few moments?

For Mr. Bellows' suggestion that I read "Ms." magazine I am very grateful, for I certainly do not want to be a hit-or-Ms. writer.

Jean Ebbert

Shipmate: I have been shown a copy of Shipmate, December 1972. On page 19 there is a photograph taken on board the USS PENNSYLVANIA in April 1934.

H. L. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy at that time, was my father. I can definitely identify the civilian in the dark suit standing behind him. He was H. L. Roosevelt's brother, Nicholas G. Roosevelt, and was not in the Government in any capacity at that time.

The civilian on the right in front of Admiral Train is, I believe. General William Wright USA (Ret.). However, this can be verified or not by Admiral Jerauld Wright USN (Ret.) because General Wright was his father.

William M. Roosevelt Whitemarsh Fort Washington, PA

A note from Admiral Wright confirms the identification of liis father, LGen. William M. Wright USA (Ret.) as "the gent top rotn fourth from right" in civilian dress. The Admiral also explains that his father was a great friend of the Assistant Secretary, who had granted him permission to ride the SALT LAKE CITY, in which his son

was serving, on the fleet cruise from Long Beach to Panama.

Shipmate: The United States has experienced rapid "advances" in recent years in many spheres of human thought and endeavor. One of the latest is that resulting from the refusal of the Supreme Court to hear an appeal on ruling (2-1) of the Circuit Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia declaring mandatory attendance at Chapel Services at the Service Academies to be in violation of the Constitution of the United States.

A handful of midshipmen and cadets, "enlightened" by the ever-obliging American Civil Liberties Union, has awakened the collective conscience of America to the realization that generations of midshipmen and cadets have had their Constitutional "rights" violated and have been subjected to the "harassment" of compulsory chapel attendance. Then too, just think of the guilt of all of the Superintendents, through the years, who have been violating the Constitution which their oath required them to uphold and defend. It is truly depressing to contemplate the "stupidity" of those who have gone before. We can hear the cries from their graves: "Mea ctdpa, mea culpa!"

J. H. Nevins, Jr. '25

Shipmate: In reading through the December issue of Shipmate, I noted with particular interest the item on page 5 concerning the availability of Combat Art lithographs.

I enclose a flyer on our series of color lithographs which reached me just today. This too might be of interest to your readers.

Edwin B. Hooper '31 Director of Naval History See the All Hands item on page 8

Shipmate: The 8 January 1973 letter from the USAA should be brought to the attention of our Alumni. While we may not espouse this commercial, nevertheless the discussion therein on the new Survivor Benefits Plan deserves widespread notice.

Career Officers must make an election at least thirty days prior to retirement or they automatically will retire with the maximum widow's benefit. Most retired officers can make an election up until 22 September 1973. Regardless of category, this plan must be given serious consideration by each individual and its potential benefits closely woven into the overall estate plan.

The Social Security offset currendy is creating the greatest confusion for those faced with the election. Any attempt at clarification, whether provided through the USAA or through consultation with an individual insurance agent, will be of benefit.

R. S. ( " H a p " ) D a y '42 President, Northern Virginia Life Underwriters

The letter referred to is one from the President of United Services to its membership explaining the benefit of recent rulings on the tax status of the Survivor Benefit Plan and on the Social Security offset. It deserves consideration by all who have the SBP decision to make.

Shipmate: It has been a great pleasure for me to read Shipmate since my graduation in 1966. The Alumni Assembly: Questions and Answers section has been particularly informative over the past years.

I was somewhat disturbed, however, when I read the answer to question # 6 in the December issue. Mr. Reid, knowledgeable of a civilian's ineligibility for Officers' Club privileges, inquired if a change in such regulations might be made for the Naval Academy club concerning Academy graduates. Rather than discuss such a possibility, Capt. Foster chose to merely recite the regulation as it now stands. Such are the answers that cause intelligent young officers to grit their teeth in frustration. Mr. Reid, and your other readers, gained nothing by such a response. It is hoped that the editorial staff shall avoid such unprofitable answers in the future. Questions and Answers is an enlightening section of Shipmate, and should be kept as such.

Allow me to again express my gratification to the Alumni Association for sponsoring a magazine of excellent overall quality.

Wm. B. Eisenhardt '66

Paul Schratz '39

Give Me an Inch

The world watched in admiration and near disbelief as the flawless performance of the Apollo moon landing brought the program to a glorious finale last month.

Aptly labelled the greatest engineering feat of all time, American technological genius was never more prominent throughout the planet. Squeezed totally out of the world's press by the activities of Navy captains Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and civilian geologist Jack Schmitt was another story reflecting less credit on American foresight and progressivenessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the failure once again by Congress to do anything substantial toward U.S. conversion to the metric system.

On a normal work day, Americans make 25 million measurements. Whether building a skyscraper, baking a cake or taping the waistline for a new uniform, probably 90% of these measurements use the footpound-quart system derived from a British scheme a thousand years old. The foot, for example, was the length of a king's unshod hoof, or alternately, the distance covered by 36 barleycorns laid end to end.

An inch was three barleycorns, or the width of the thumb of another forgotten king. The mile is even more ancient, the distance a Roman soldier traveled in 1,000 paces (calling for either a short measure or an enormous six-foot stride). A fathom is the length of a Viking's outstretched arms; an acre, the amount of land a yoke of oxen can plow in a day.

The British and Commonwealth countries decided last year to give up the ancient and awkward system in favor of the far superior and considerably more accurate metric system. This means that shortly, over 97% of the world's population outside the United States will be on the decimal systemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;metricated, to use the more formal term. Incredibly, the only countries in the world not metricated or going that way are Barbados, Burma, Guyana, Gambia, Jamaica, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Trinidad-Tobago, Sierra Leoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the United States of America.

True, the U.S. is slowing inching toward the metric system. Metrication, first dis-

To help Britons "Think Metric" the above sketch was widely circulated as wall decorations and educational material. The figures, and the figure, stuck in many a Briton's mind.

cussed by Congress in 1821, was authorized in 1866; already the space program and all of NASA, the pharmaceutical industry, and much of the Defense Department ordnance are described in metric units.

Fortunately, our coinage system has always been metric. But a few segments of industry are opposed, primarily the auto manufacturers and our moribund shipbuilders.

Even here it's getting tough. Imported cars and parts use metric measure; the small Ford Pinto has a foreign-made metric engine in an American made non-metric body. The U.S. Senate took a long metric step forward last summer in a blinding flash of speed which stunned most Congressmen. With neither debate nor opposition, the Senate bill quibbled but directed mandatory metrication of the Federal government, hoping that the widespread leverage of the Federal apparatus would force suppliers to metrify if only to compete on Federal contracts. But the Senate action died with the end of the 92nd Congress in

December; Congress petrified before it metrified.

The objections to a changeover are two: the enormous cost, estimated as high as $11 billion and 16 years time, and the attitude of some, "Why go metric} We're doing OK as it is." The latter is the more serious. When Britain decided to change to a decimal currency in February of 1971 (so that touring Americans wouldn't need separate pockets to isolate pounds, shillings and pence as wholly independent transactions), many observers in Britain freely predicted that the confusion would be so great that the Government would fall, no matter which party was in power. No such thing happened. Within a very few weeks, the only question was, "Why did we wait so long!"

The advantages to the U.S. of going metric are considerable. Above all, there is the great simplicity of the metric over our present system. For example, educators say that $70 million a year and 25% of teaching time in lower grades can be saved if the complicated units of measurement now taught are eliminated.

Our export-import business with metric countries totals about $50 billion annually, but those customers are increasingly demanding metric measurements and the proportion of our trade with metric countries declines as their engineering standards are internationalized. Overall, as much as $10 billion a year in trade advantages can be expected when we fully metricate.

The Canadian decision of 1970 to metrify will greatly complicate a host of small, everyday transactions across the border.

Brewers are converting from quarts to liters, to put first things first; milk bottles will follow.

Defense and Commerce strongly favor the changeover, as do the majority of individual Americans. The best time to start is 200 years ago when it was recommended by both George Washington and Thomas JefTerson. The next best time is now. Our present system is dying inch by centimeter.

See the picture of Dr. Paul Schratz, Ph.D., in the '39 Class netvs.

All Hands Percentage of Membership

by Classes This issue of Shipmate reports revised figures for percentage of members by classes; an increase, with but one exception, for every class since 1917. Congratulations to the class organizations that made this success possible.

Until now we have computed membership percentages on the basis of total Association members divided by the total of grads plus non-grads less known deceased.

Obviously this includes a large number of alumni non-members on whom we have no information, not even whether living or dead. This formula was adopted as an incentive to classes to locate their unknowns and convert them to members, or at least provide current data for them.

However, it is evident that unknowns in the classes 55 and more years out of the Academy are truly unknown; in most cases continuous efforts to locate them have failed and the odds are that most are now dead. That block cannot really be considered as potential members at this late stage.

Consequently, effective this month, the membership percentage for classes 55 and more years out of the Academy will be computed only upon the totals of Association members and known living members of the class.

Brazil Honors Academy Professor

Professor John A. Hutchins, of the Division of U.S. and International Studies, shows Captain Dempsey Butler, Jr. '49, Division Director, the medal and citation recently awarded Hutchins to make him an Officer in Brazil's prestigious Order of Naval Merit. Presentation was made by the Brazilian Ambassador and Vice Admiral Espellet, the Naval Attache, read the citation from the Navy Minister.

For many years Professor Hutchins has been active in communications with Brazil through his amateur radio hookup which provides for overnight delivery of medical supplies, courtesy of Varig Airlines, not otherwise available for distribution from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. He also contributed to the development of 1966 and 1970 treaties with Brazil governing amateur radio traffic between the two countries.

In 1970 he was awarded the first Brazilian radio license ever granted to a foreigner.

He also holds two degrees of the Brazilian

Ne-w Fleet Commanders

The President has nominated Adm. M. F. Weisner '41 to become Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet this fall, relieving Adm. B. F. Clarey '34, who will retire. Adm. Weisner will be relieved as VCNO this summer by VAdm. J. L. Holloway III '43, who will then don his fourth star. VAdm. Holloway will be relieved in late spring as Commander 7th Fleet by RAdm. G. P. Steele II, who has been nominated for three stars.

Order of the Southern Cross and the Order of Merit from Paraguay, and last August was awarded Brazil's "Pacificador" medal in a ceremony at the Pan American Union in Washington.

The Professor recently completed an intricate research project for the U.S. Office of Education on "Spoken Brazilian Portuguese" and is currently working on a computerized research project to determine the intensity of relations between the various countries by measuring the quantity of their telecommunications.

The President has also nominated VAdm. Worth Bagley '47 for promotion to Admiral in relief of Adm. W. F. Bringle as Commander in Chief U.S. Naval Forces Europe and RAdms. D. J. Murphy '47 and J. G. Finneran '47 for three stars as reliefs for VAdms. G. E. Miller '42 and D. G. Plate '42 in command of the 6th and 2nd Fleets.

VAdm. W. T. Rapp '43, formerly Commander ASW Force Pacific Fleet, assumed command of the new 3rd Fleet on 1 February and VAdm. James Calvert '43, former Commander 1st Fleet, retired on that date.

Bon voyage to our former Superintendent in whatever new career he enters.

Midshipman of the Year Midshipman Dale L. Pehrmann '73 received the annual community service award of the Greater Annapolis Chamber of Commerce on 20 January. The Chamber's Naval Affairs Committee Chairman, Lee A. Ellis '31, in presenting the award, told the members and guests present that it is made to that midshipman of the first class who performed the most outstanding and exemplary service to the community in his church or civic organizations during

his four years at the Academy. Mid. Pehrmann was nominated by Rev. G. Holmes Mendelman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Annapolis.

The award consisted of an original proclamation by the Chamber of Commerce, an engraved silver tray and an embossed leather album. In addition the Governor of Maryland awarded Midn.

Pehrmann a certificate designating him an "Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay," and he also received commendatory citations from the Anne Arundel County Executive and the Mayor of Annapolis.

Congratulations.

Command of the Standing Naval Force shifted in January to Commo. J. W. H. Wevers of the Netherlands, who relieved Commo. J. E. E. Fieldhouse, RN. The command rotates annually between the navies participating in the squadron.

Na-vy Grads Win AF Stars Among the 73 Air Force officers recently selected for Brigadier General are Thomas P. Conlin '51, Lawrence A. Skantze '52 and John S. Pustay '54. An analysis of the whole group shows the average age to be 45.7 years, a full year younger than the year before, and that 33 of the selectees, including the Naval Academy graduates, were 45 or younger. The average times in service and grade were 23.6 and 4.6 years, respectively.

Another F-14 "First"

The Commandant congratulates Midn. Pehrmann and Lee Ellis

Midshipmen's Campaign For Dahlgren Hall Last month's column, "A Few Inches From The Yard," discussed the midshipmen's campaign to raise $175,000 towards the conversion of Dahlgren Hall into a student reception and recreation area. As of mid-January they have brought in a total of $58,000 with contributions still being received and a follow-up campaign to be conducted during spring leave. The initial total comprises $26,000 from hometown small businesses, $20,000 from parents and $12,000 in memory of Mid. Lance Fremd (a reception room in Dahlgren Hall will bear his name). It's one thing to cry the need for such a project, but these men deserve full marks for doing something about it.

The contract for converting Dahlgren Hall tvas let on 19 January 1973. Completion is scheduled for May 1974.

NATO Atlantic Squadron Enlarged The Standing Naval Force, Atlantic, the multi-national NATO squadron, has been enlarged by the addition of the Royal Navy's nuclear fleet submarine COURAGEOUS, the conventional Danish submarine DELFINEN and the Netherlands Navy's replenishment ship PooLSTER, which is to be relieved by HMCS PROTECTEUR. This is the first time such ships have been under full control of the Force Commander; previously, they had only operated with the squadron during exercise periods.

The Navy's F-14 Phoenix weapon system recently tracked four separate jet drone targets, launched four Phoenix missiles and guided them simultaneously to "hits" in the first four-missile firing ever attempted.

Of the four missiles launched, one scored a direct hit and destroyed its target; the other three passed within the lethal distance of their warheads and were ruled as hits.

First Corporation Signs Reserve Support Agreement For years DoD and the services have been working to get agreements from major employers to support their employees in the Reserve Forces. Last December the first such agreement was signed with General Motors, which has some 9,000 employees in the Reserve or National Guard.

The agreement provides leave of absence for military training without sacrifice of company vacation time, no promotional discrimination because of reserve commitments, and a make-up of pay by the company if an employee otherwise would lose money during active duty for training periods. This is a major breakthrough, and is expected to be followed by other major employers in 1973.

The Naval Academy Band Goes Co-Ed

The first woman instrumentalist in any Navy Band is Heidi R. Hunter, 24, here shown taking the oath of enlistment from LCdr. Ned Muffley, Leader of the Naval

A Novel Proposal One day last fall Miss Carole Rozzi was on a San Diego pier awaiting the arrival of USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-36) with Ensign Douglas Smartt '71 on board, escorted by a friend of Doug's, Ensign John Tufts. The ship stood in with the usual signals flying when, suddenly, a new hoist went up. Carole asked what the new signal meant and was told that it was international code for "Carole Interrogative Marry Me—Doug." In great excitement she asked John how she could answer. He opened his briefcase, handed her a large signal flag and said, "Wave this"—which she did. Of course it was international "Charlie," meaning "Affirmative." Pretty smartt!

Academy Band. Miss Hunter, a guitarist, is a 1970 graduate of Cedar Crest College, AUentown, Pa., and lacks only three credits for her Master's degree in music. Enlisted as a Musician Second Class under a special program aimed at recruiting women instrumentalists for Navy musical groups, she will perform with both the concert and stage bands at the Academy.

Welcome on board!

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Naval Heritage Lithographs The Naval History Division of the Navy Department has recently completed a third set of lithographed reproductions of original paintings of naval actions from the Virginia Capes in 1781 to the Normandy Beach in 1944. Series 1 and 2 also contain 12 prints each covering actions from the Revolution to W W I (Series 1) and to Korea (Series 2). Still available from earlier productions are two sets of prints of naval uniforms, 1776-1898 and 1900-1967, and one extraordinary set of 20 reproductions of U.S. Navy recruiting posters.

All of these prints are in full color, 16"x20" and suitable for framing, but they are only available in sets. Naval activities may requisition them through supply channels, individuals may order them from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Prices are $2.50 for Series 1 and $3.00 for Series 2 and 3 of "Our Navy in Action," $3.50 for each of the Uniform series, and $5.50 for the Recruiting Posters.

A leaflet listing of the contents of each set may be obtained from the Naval History Division, Building 220, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20390.

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These 5'x3', 100% wool rugs are hand made and imported from Hong Kong. Woven into the rug and centered in a field of navy blue is the Naval Academy seal in gold colored yarn.

Mothproof and true color, these rugs sell for $70.00 each (for deliveries in Maryland please add 4% sales tax). A smaller rug, 40" x 28", is available at $37.50. Available for immediate delivery. Add $2.50 for handling and insurance. Money back guarantee if not completely satisfied.

Ideal for Graduation, Anniversaries, Christmas, etc.

26 MURRAY AVE.—ANNAPOLIS, MD. 21401 . 5'x3' rug(s);.

Please send me.

40"x28"rug(s) Check enclosed. ( ); sorry, no C.O.D.s NAME. ADDRESS-

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

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President—

The C N Q Speaks to Young Navy Personnel

ADM. G . W . ANDERSON, JR., USN (Ret.) '27,

McLean, Va. Vice President (Eastern

Area)—

R A D M . ROBERT W . M C N I T T , USN (Ret.) '38,

Annapolis, Md. Vice President (Central

Area)—

MR. DAVID B . BENHAM ' 4 1 ,

Oklahoma City, Ok. Vice President (Western

Area)—

L G E N . VICTOR H . KRULAK, U S M C (Ret.) '34,

San Diego, Ca. Past President— MR. HANSON W . BALDWIN '24,

Roxbury, Ct. Executive Director— CAPT. W . S. BUSIK, USN (Ret.) '43

Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's

Representative—

CAPT. W . L . FOSTER, USN '47,

USNA, Annapolis, Md.

Because there had been so much misinterpretation in the netvs media of Admiral Zumtvalt's November 1972 address to flag and general officers. Shipmate published that address verbatim last month. In it he referred to his Z-Gram 117, addressed to young naval personnel on their responsibility to their leaders, and noted that the overtvhelming majority of those involved in violence or other disruptive activity have been those in the 18-20 year age group tvith less than one year of naval service.

statements in this regard, let me assure you that I meant what I said then and have reiterated it in every succeeding change that could be interpreted to have an effect on personnel behavior. I expect, and will continue to insist upon, the strictest possible adherence to our disciplinary standards in every respect. Those who do not accept these standards can expect to be promptly and fairly disciplined and held responsible for their actions in accordance with the UCMJ.

In order to \eep our readers factually informed. Shipmate presents this majority extract from Z-Gram 117.

Finally, let me conclude by addressing the matter of your personal responsibilities to the maintenance of good order and discipline, for in this matter there can be no compromise. I am fully aware of the extra hours worked and the overlong deployments experienced by many, but the Navy is no different than any other institution in that it requires complete and total obedience. It can be no other way.

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1973) CAPT. LUCIEN CAPONE, USN '49 LCDR. T . C . LYNCH, USN '64 CAPT. S. O . JONES, U S N ' 5 1 CAPT. R . H . ROBESON, USN '46

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1974) RADM. W^. A. BROCKETT, USN (Ret.) '34 LT. ROGER T . STAUBACH, USNR '65 CAPT. C . J. MERDINCER, (CEC) USN (Ret.) '41 R A D M . C . A. CURTZE, USN (Ret.) '33

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1975) MR. WILLIAM A. ANDERS '55 CAPT. CHARLES E . GURNEY, III, USN '52 V A D M . PAUL D . STROOP, USN (Ret.) '26 LCDR. WOODROW W . VAUGHN, JR., ( S C ) USN '64

From Local Chapters RADM. JOHN W . AILES, III, USN (Ret.) '30,

Washington, D.C. M R . OWEN F . KEELER, JR. '43, Detroit

MR. IRA W . KANE '53, Peninsula MR. STANLEY W . LEGRO '59, Coronado

CAPT. J. L. P. MCCALLUM, USN (Ret.) '35, Seatde CAPT. GEORGE L . NEELY, USN (Ret.) '22,

San Francisco CAPT. JACK H . PENNINGTON, USN (Ret.) '44,

New York RADM. S . N . PYNE, USN (Ret.) '25, Annapolis

MR. R . D . RUSSELL, '59, Southeast Florida (Miami) CDR. RALPH A. SENTMAN, USN (Ret.) '25,

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

Connecticut MR. W . J. TONER '43. Boston.

Many of those w h o are new to the Navy very well may not be aware of the framework within which we have been working to make the Navy a challenging, interesting and rewarding career, nor of what their responsibilities are to the Navy within that same framework.

Let me speak to you, in turn, of your responsibilities to the Navy and our country.

What is required of you is self discipline.

It is your duty to your shipmates and those who are responsible for your welfare . . . to conduct yourselves in a manner that contributes to the overall good and welfare of your division, your ship, your station and, in the long run, your country. You have taken an oath to do so and the Navy will expect nothing less, nor will it accept anything less.

On the day that I took command of the Navy, I said that I was assuming, as my first task, the improvement of all aspects of the naval career. I have dedicated myself to that task and have made many changes designed for that purpose. I also said, and I repeat, that those changes will only be made within the framework of the maintenance of good order and discipline, and those few who would abuse these privileges must be held to account.

For those of you who are new to the Navy or who may not be aware of my

I pledge my continuing efforts to ensure that all of our Navy men and women will continue to receive my full support in making this Navy of ours an exciting, challenging environment in which to work and live, with the equal opportunity which can only be achieved within a framework of discipline. In turn, I look to you to match the contributions of those w h o are your seniors in working toward the same goals.

Shipmate sorrowfully announces the death of Assistant Professor Robert H .

Orr, Department of English, on 11 January last in Nashville, Tennessee. Interment was in his hometown of Hartselle, Alabama, and a memorial service was held in St. Andrews Chapel at the Naval Academy on the 17th. Contributions may be made to the Robert O r r Scholarship F u n d , c / o Miss Lizzie Reed Penn, Short Street, Hartselle, Alabama 35640.

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Traveling Schedules The Blue Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; USNA Glee Club The foUouting schedules are published for advance information to chapters and individuals tvho wish to participate in ceremonies or hospitality during local visits.

The Blue Angels March 11 17 18 31

MCAS Yuma, Ariz.

MCAS El Toro, Cal. NAF El Centro, Cal. NTC Sanford, Fla.

April 1 St. Petersburg, Fla. 7 MCAS Beaufort, S.C. 8 Richmond, Va. 14-15 NAS Jacksonville, Fla. 25 Pensacola Beach, Fla. 27 NAS Meridian, Miss.

29 NAS Norfolk, Va. May 5 NAS Memphis, Tenn.

6 NAS Albany, Ga. 12-13 NAS Willow Grove, Pa. 19 Mobile, Ala. 20 NAS Pensacola, Fla. 26 RAF Bentwaters, England 29-30 Air Shows, Spain June 1-3 Paris Air Show, France 5 Greece 6 Italy 9-10 England (possible) 16-17 New York City area 23 Springfield, Mo. 24 St. Joseph, Mo. 30-1 NAS Quonset Point, R.I.

July 4 7 8 14 15

Sioux Falls, S.D. NAS Corpus Christi, Texas Lake Charles, La. Des Moines, Iowa Ft. Wayne, Ind.

July 21-22 Paine Field, Wash.

28-29 Green Bay, Wis. Augusit 4-5 Oshkosh, Wis. 11-12 Columbus, Ohio 18 NAS S. Weymouth, Mass.

19 NAS Brunswick, Maine 25 NAS Patuxent River, Md. 26 NAS Oceana, Va. Septerriber 1-3 Cleveland, Ohio 8-9 Denver, Colo.

15 MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. 16 Winston-Salem, N.C. 22-23 Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas 29 San Antonio, Texas 30 Sherman, Texas October 6-7 Houston, Texas 13-14 NAS Miramar, Cal. 20 Palmdale, Cal. 21 Bakersfield, Cal. 27-28 Pt. Mugu, Cal. November 10-11 NAS New Orleans, La. 17-18 NAS Pensacola, Fla.

U.S.N.A. Glee Club Spring Tour (Number of appearances in parentheses) April 22 Depart USNA for Louisville, Ky. 23 Louisville (4), RON 24 Lexington, Ky. (3) RON Spartanburg, S.C. 25 Spartanburg-Greenville, S.C. (3) RON Charlotte, N.C. 26 Charlotte (3) RON Greensboro, N.C. 27 Winston-Salem-Greensboro (3) RON Greensboro 28 Pinehurst, N.C. (1), RON 29 Pinehurst (1) Return USNA

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Reflections on the Navy Life Katharine Ainsworth Semmes

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ince China is the " I N " place, it seems fitting to go back to my earliest recollections of the Navy; the old China Station, a place 1 hope you, the future Navy, will have the opportunity to know as we did.

At age five, in 1924 we sailed aboard the PRESIDENT LINCOLN and it took thirty days to get to Shanghai (imagine having thirty days!) My greatest fear was "Could Santa Claus get down the smokestack.''" H e did.

And my two beautiful twin babydoUs were later left on the beach at Chefoo for some Chinese child to whom they must have seemed very exotic and strange and elegant.

My sixth birthday party was aboard the JOHN PAUL JONES (DD-230) in Chefoo,

China. In those days social life centered around the YMCA. T h e Fleet Wives put on a Navy Relief Musical at the "Y." Mother and her friends wore orange checked rompers and danced the Can-Can and sang "Oh, the Monkeys Have N o Tails in Zamboanga," and "It Doesn't

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Smell Like Roses in Chefoo," and Chevalier's "Louise." My brother and I went by rickshaw, two in one rickshaw; we were learning to swear in Chinese.

A month later the ships (all three) formed a protective circle around the Bay View Hotel where all Europeans had rallied, and Chiang's troops marched right down the street. T h e sailor guarding our gate was shot, for no apparent reason.

Chinese heads were stuck on sticks in the "native" city, and our number one boy sold me his pet sparrow. H e had trained him to live in a tin can and to come home every evening. But I could never make him come to ME, and in desperation Mother bought me two love birds. I carried them on my lap to Peking.

Peking: where we raised rabbits on the roof of the Grand Hotel, begged quarters for slot machines, saw every palace in the Forbidden City, and stood enthralled before the lapis-lazuli blue . . . oh, so very blue . . . of the three-tiered Temple of Heaven. W e climbed on the Dowager Empress' Marble Boat and marveled that

coolies had pushed it through the manmade lake; we counted pagodas of the summer palace, and it wasn't until years later, in Katmandu, that I realized the architect who invented the pagoda was a Nepalese.

My brother went to a mission school in Baguio (the Philippines), where he convinced me that head hunters still lurked in the forests . . . while I, slightly resentful, consoled myself by watching the vivid sunsets of Manila . . . and learned nothing.

Oh yes, I learned to swim at the Polo Club along with my best friend, Jean (Clarey), and I learned a little French—and to hemstitch—at the Convent in Chefoo. But I was expelled for getting off the seesaw when a Chinese girl was on top.

Back home: Annapolis grammar school, just off Main Street, 1930. My father taught navigation at the Naval Academy. Jean and 1 rode bikes, climbed trees and watched the parades at Worden Field, little guessing that we would marry classmates who were plebes that year . . .

Five years of boarding school were supposed to make up for the China Station, and at eighteen the J.O. (Junior Officers') Mess on the MISSISSIPPI, homeported at Long Beach, was more fun than a debut.

Besides, B.J. was there . . . T w o years later, in Paris, as Hitler marched into Danzig, and French troops mobilized, we became engaged. T h a t was the year that radios played, and perhaps prophetically, "J'Attendrai" and "La Mer." World W a r II was full of separations and sacrifices which we took for granted in a way that contrasts sharply with Vietnam today. Woirk: drawing airplane parts at North Island; raising children alone; serving coffee to "the boys" at USOs, again with Jean, as she counted the days till the end of a submarine patrol. (If you didn't hear in sixty days . . . well, you didn't hear.) B.J., returning from the torpedoed WASP, described her as "cherry-red" as he swam towards a destroyer. Okinawa. Kamikazes. Perhaps, in retrospect, it made us tough. It certainly made us independent.

13 VJ Day . . . at l a s t . . . S H O R E D U T Y .

N e w Orleans . . . Germany. O u r world began to widen, and we were lucky, too; a three-pound son, born at a German Warrant Officers' Hospital, delivered by an Army pathologist, miraculously survived.

Bedraggled officers, the remnants of the German Navy, walking across the sootcovered parade ground of the Naval Base occupied by us, to write their version of World W a r II; lines of people outside butcher shops waiting to buy horsemeat; the acrid smell of dirt, five years of dirt, of scrubbing public buildings without soap.

In the kitchen of our requisitioned house, Herr Wissels, the furnace man, eating bacon fat by the spoonful, so starved was his body for fat. And Anna, hunchbacked Anna, the nurse w h o had never k n o w n anything but hardship, and the marvelous Navy dentist w h o fixed her teeth on his own time. . . . Anna is now an American citizen.

Hardship post: four children in school from the second grade to college . . . and a sick mother. B. J. came home from BuPers with: " H o w ' d you like to go to the Middle East."*" to be Commander Middle East Force in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.' N o school over the fifth grade and 120 degrees of heat. After the shock it became our favorite tour.. W e learned more in a year and a half than at any other time, and somehow, in spite of boarding schools, the shared experiences brought the family closer together. W e learned about Islam, and Hinduism. W e walked thru the old walled city of Jerusalem in the hush of midnight, our guide the Mayor w h o showed us where Christ carried His cross. Persepolis and Darius; Shah Abbas and Isphahan, the city of turquoise mosques and pools and later, the Taj Mahal. W e learned to spot beggars who had rented a baby for the day (Bombay) . . . and when to give alms, for there is no organized charity in Islam. Arab feasts . . . to be presented to His Highness, the Ruler of Bahrain, was a treat usually reserved for men; I had to walk across a

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very long room lined by Arab m e n sitting cross-legged in their thobes . . . later, proudly showing my dexterity and knowledge of local customs by eating rice with the fingers of one hand. Imagine my amazement to glance at His Highness and discover him eating with a fork!

I practiced my Arabic from Army records, everyday at siesta time, (the children had to listen . . .) in preparation for H e r Highness' visit. Dress rehearsal before the interpreter: "But Mrs. Semmes, you are speaking in the masculine singular and we need the feminine plural." Alas. They arrived, shrouded in black veils, bearing pearls for gifts. . . . I grabbed up my grandmother's gold souvenir coffee spoons just in time to present H e r with a gift.

Port Sudan: O n the deck of the Flagship, decorated with flags and the traditional red carpet, we showed movies of John Glenn's first flight into space. T h e Sudanese had been trained in Yugoslavia.

Jiddah (Saudi Arabia) . . . where the Flagship went to show support for U.S. oil interests and for the pro-West Sau'd regime just as the Yemeni war began. . . .

W e watched the ship come into Aden— where the Queen of Sheba assembled her caravans before going to meet King Solomon. Abu Dhabi . . . the latest Sheikdom to discover oil, where Amy, at seven, was the first American child to roam those miles of white sand, and ride a donkey Arab style, without a bridle.

BuPers . . . and long hours of worry about people, and how best to serve them . . . W I F E L I N E was one way . . . Norfolk.

Commander Second Fleet and N A T O ' s North Atlantic Strike Fleet. Working with British, Norwegians, Danes, Germans. Retracing our steps of twenty years before.

Oslo with its crisp yellow fall. Helsinki with a welcome so warm no American sailor could walk down the street without being invited into a Finnish home. Brest, where ties between Navies proved stronger than the prevailing politics. Portugal with its maritime tradition. Spain . . . Morocco.

Back home. Newport. I had seen where those destroyers went. Mother is now eighty-three. My brother and I just went with her to christen the destroyer escort AINSWORTH, named for my father. D E -

1090. From 230 to 1090. Small wonder one reflects.

In the harbor here at Newport, we look at the names of the destroyers tied u p to the piers inside the breakwater of which B.J. is so proud . . . the LUCE, first President of the Naval W a r College, the FORREST SHERMAN, skipper of the W A S P in W o r l d

W a r II, the TAUSSIG, a great naval officer whose son lost a leg at Pearl Harbor and whose son-in-law, George Philip, went down in the Twiccs when she was hit by a Kamikaze in a destroyer picket station next to B.J.'s at Okinawa. George never saw his son. W e were the lucky ones.

T o all lucky Navy wives w h o "follow the fleet" may I say, "B.J. and I would do it all over again." Fair Winds and Godspeed.

Reprinted by permission from Navy Wifeline

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United Nations Truce Observer, Palestine Captain Jack M. Seymour, U S N (Ret.)

In these days of precarious truces in the Near East and in Southeast Asia, it is well to loo\ bac\ at the beginnings, tiventy-five years ago, of the internationally supervised truce between Israelis and Arabs.

An Army Air Force Special Mission plane, a C-54 with twenty U.S. Navy and Marine officers aboard, circled the airport just southeast of Haifa, Palestine, preparing to land. Red flares aimed in our general direction did not strike us as being a particularly friendly welcome to the troubled Holy Land. The date was August 5th, 1948. T h e Palestinian War was in the period of the Second Truce, instigated by the United Nations and agreed to by the belligerents, both Jews and Arabs. The authorities at this Israeli airport obviously were suspicious of any military plane, even though clearance for landing had presumably been arranged. After establishing communications with the airport, and properly identifying ourselves as United Nations Truce Observers, we were directed to another airstrip about twenty miles to the south, where we landed an hour or so later.

This team of Truce Observers had been hastily organized in Washington about ten days earlier. I had been engaged in my humdrum duties in the Bureau of Naval Personnel one humid July afternoon, preparing to escape the Washington summer by going on two weeks leave, when my immediate superior announced rather casually that, instead, I had just been assigned temporary duty as a United Nations Truce Observer in Palestine. Tearing up my leave papers, I spent the next few days with other prospective Observers being briefed by various officers in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the State Department.

"Briefed" is hardly an accurate term, for it seemed that the more we heard of the situation in Palestine the more confused we became. Be that as it may, the team of twenty officers, headed by Brigadier General W. E. Riley USMC gradually assumed some semblance of organization and direction.

Ultimately, we departed M A T S Terminal Washington, in the Special Missions

plane and settled down for the flight to Palestine via Bermuda, Azores and Tripoli. Between Terceira and Tripoli General Riley called a conference of the four senior officers, of whom I was one, to discuss and direct the organizational planning. We didn't know very much about the situation in detail, but did have a general idea about the number of Observers already in Palestine. T h e immediate plan of the United Nations was that the numbers would be augmented with one hundred and twentyfive from the United States and France, plus fifty from Belgium. Each country selected its observers from Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force as it saw fit. General Riley was to be the Senior Observer, under the immediate orders of Count Felix Bernadotte of Sweden, whose title was United Nations Mediator, Palestine. T h e precise duties of the Observers were still unknown to us. W e had only the vague notion that since we were entering a period of Truce, there would be no shooting. Our jobs, therefore, seemed to be a question of maintaining the status quo. In other words, we had a mental picture that we might be stationed at various military command posts to ensure that hostilities would not be resumed. H o w we were to accomplish this formidable feat remained to be seen.

With this meager background as a starting point, General Riley insisted that assignments of the officers-in-charge at the various posts be made entirely according to seniority of the individual Observers, regardless of nationality. W e then proceeded to prepare a table of organization. T h e several nationalities were pro-rated among the various stations to be established in such a way that each nationality was represented at each post. Further complicating this paper organization was the fact that we could only assume in which cities and villages Observers were to be positioned.

W e knew that such as Haifa, Jerusalem, Alexandria, Port Said, Aqaba, and Beirut

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'Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."

Psalm 122

were trouble spots; therefore we assumed that most of the Observers would be distributed among those locations.

A few hours after take-off from Tripoli, our destination was unexpectedly changed from Haifa to Rhodes by a message from C I N C N E L M in London. Apparently something had happened after we left Washington to necessitate this diversion, for General Riley had been instructed by Count Bernadotte to proceed directly to Haifa. This was the first of many last minute changes in plans and orders which we soon learned to take in stride. In retrospect, it was an omen of the state of utter confusion which became the order of the day for the ensuing weeks.

Forty minutes after receipt of the message, the plane was over Rhodes, our pilot reconnoitering two airports trying to decide where to land. Discarding one in favor of the other, a landing was made at the wrong one. Naturally, we were not expected. Nevertheless, Greek officials procured taxis in which we bumped along to the Hotel das Rosas, where a United Nations representative helped to resolve the dilemma.

The decision having been made to proceed to Haifa as originally planned, we took off on the final leg of the flight. Almost exactly forty-four hours after departing Washington the red flares of Haifa airport signalled our arrival in a striferidden land where conflicts of modern man once more had plunged the Holy Land into open warfare.

Driving from the airport in company with a major in the Jewish Army w h o was our liaison officer, we were thoroughly briefedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the Jewish point of viewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; by the Major. H e spoke excellent English, but carefully explained that the national language was not Yiddish but Hebrewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a revived tongue which according to Arnold J. Toynbee had not been spoken in Palestine for the past twenty-three centuries.

T h e Major was very friendly, albeit most

unsympathetic with the U N mission of keeping the truce. Apparently, his desire was to keep the war going and so, he hoped, drive the Arabs out to make room for the immigrant Jews in their recently established national home.

En route Haifa, we passed many Arab villages where the indigent natives seemed to be going about their daily lives as they had for many generations. There was no sign that they were molested by the Jews in any way. Neither were they aided. T h e Major compared these Arabs in Palestine with the Negroes in the United States, a parallel which we saw fit to question.

That first night we were billeted in Hotel Zion, Haifa, where many of the Observers who had arrived earlier were also staying.

Officers of several nationalities were clustered in groups discussing the general situation and the U N ' s place in it. From them, we heard rumors and counter-rumors. It remained until the next day to learn in a more formal atmosphere at U N Headquarters what was expected of us as Observers.

Before a gathering of some hundred Observers from the United States, France, Belgium, and Sweden, Count Bernadotte climaxed a briefing conference with a stirring talk, delivered in a most personal, friendly and conversational manner. His introduction was in French; I was delighted to discover that I could understand most of it despite the fact that my acquaintance with the language lapsed some ten years earlier. Continuing in English, the Count optimistically told us that he was confident that we would keep the peace, that we had every reason to expect to. His plan was to do everything possible to prevent the belligerents from breaking into open warfare with the primary purpose of delaying any decisive measures until the General Assembly of the United Nations would meet in September (1948). H e hoped by then that the Observers would have gathered enough evidence to be presented to the Security

Council to permit that body to make a final settlement of the Palestine problem. H e went on to impress us with the tremendous refugee problem created by the immigration of thousands upon thousands of Jews into an area smaller than the State of Vermont, not to mention those made homeless by the hostilities themselves. H e stated that there were some 400,000 Arab refugees displaced from their homeland since occupied by the Jews. After this somber greeting the Count spoke with each of us individually, wishing us well and expressing confidence that we would be of great assistance in executing the mission of the United Nations. I was tremendously impressed with his sincerity and assurance that peace in Palestine could be achieved.

The detailed instructions for the United Nations Observers engaged in the supervision of the Truce in Palestine were contained in a memorandum signed by Count Bernadotte and handed to each Observer.

Significant portions of the document include the following: " T h e primary function of the Observer is to supervise the observance of the terms of the Truce in the area to which he is assigned. T o discharge this function properly the Observer must be completely objective in his attitude and judgments and maintain a thorough neutrality as regards the political issues in the Palestine situation. T h e fundamental objective of the terms of the Truce is to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that no military advantage will accrue to either side as a result of the application of the Truce. T h e Observer is entitled to demand that acts contrary to the terms of the Truce be not committed or be rectified, but he has no power to enforce such demands and must rely largely on his ability to settle disputes locally by direct approaches to local commanders and authorities

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and, where possible, by bringing the commanders and authorities together.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "The observers, acting on the behalf and under the orders of the United Nations Mediator, are official representatives of the United Nations.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "The Truce applies to the seven Arab states (Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Trans-Jordan, and Yemen) and to all of Palestine."

There, at last, was the operation plan, so to speak. We now knew more clearly what was expected of us. We knew that individual initiative would be our most significant contribution to the mission.

The next morning, a one and a half hour flight in a USAAF 0-47 landed those of us that had been assigned to Jerusalem at Kollandia airstrip just outside the city in Arab Palestine. A French Air Force Major met the plane, although he had no advance warning of the arrival of this new group of sixteen American Observers. A Belgian officer, recently shot in the arm by a sniper, was being evacuated by the return flight.

Our hopes that we would see no shooting began to dissipate.

After a considerable delay in the desert sun, we made our way to Hadassah Hospital, located in the demilitarized Mount Scopus area. The hospital, of course, had not been functioning since the hostilities commenced. Mount Scopus is a highland overlooking Jerusalem about a mile to the west. Under the terms of the Truce, it was an island in Arab Palestine, guarded at one end by Jewish police and at the other by Arab. Both detachments were completely isolated from their respective headquarters.

Cdr. Seymour and Col. Serot, FAF, enroute to meet with Jewish, Arab, Egyptian and Red Cross officials in No Man's Land.

At Government House after settling "final" arrangements for neutral zone. USN officers are Cdr. J. M. Seymour '35, Cdr. P. G. Osier '32 and Capt. B. S. Anderson '22 (rear and front center).

The Jews depended for their food upon a safe-conduct convoy of trucks from Jerusalem through the Arab sectors to Mount Scopus.

It was decided to spend the night at Hadassah Hospital while arrangements were being made to billet us in Jerusalem proper, where we would make our headquarters. A most interesting evening developed. A Swedish Colonel and a Belgian Major, both of whom were United Nations representatives developing plans for the demilitarization of Jerusalem, presented a detailed description of the current situation in Jerusalem, and of our jobs in particular.

We were told that the city was divided by military lines right through the middle, these lines being those of the opposing belligerents at the time the Second Truce was declared. Generally speaking, the Arab Legion occupied the eastern section containing the Old City, the Jewish Army was in the western half including the New City and Egyptian forces were to the south, headquartered in Bethlehem. Concurrently, the population of some one hundred and fifty thousand souls, Arabs and Jews, toiled for their livelihood as they had since the days of Abraham and Sarah.

In some places the military lines were only a few yards apart, opposing forces eyeing each other along rifle barrels emplaced in windows of neighboring houses.

Normal living conditions were completely disrupted. Food on the Jewish Side was extremely scarce; while the Arab Side

lacked running water and electricity. Communications among the two were almost non-existent except for pre-arranged crossings of the lines at a street junction which has since become known as Mandelbaum Gate.

I, for one, felt that this discussion by the Swedish and Belgian officers had prepared us better for the task which lay ahead than any previous briefing. It appeared to me that exercise of diplomacy would be the best, and perhaps only, way to ensure that one side or the other did not start shooting.

It had to be a matter of personal persuasion rather than military directives, if we Observers hoped for any measure of success. Therefore, the immediate task would be to make the acquaintance of the commanders of the opposing forces, to gain their confidence, and to persuade them to issue effective orders to prevent shooting.

This we proceeded to do the next day.

Half the group, seven officers, left for the Jewish side of Jerusalem where they made their headquarters in the YMCA. The other seven, of whom I was one, went to the American School of Oriental Research located on the Arab side. This institution was sponsored by Yale University and provided the opportunity for scholars to study Biblical history and archeology, especially the recently discovered Dead Sea Scrolls.

Of course it was not functioning then, although Dr. Ovid Sellars maintained the premises the best he could under extremely difficult circumstances. The American

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Conference in St. Mary's Church, No Man's Land. BGen. Riley and Col. Aziz working on chart, Col. Moshe Dayan, Jewish CO., seated center. Col. Aziz was murdered by own forces on return from this conference.

School became the headquarters of the United Nations Observers, Palestine, Arab Side.

T h a t afternoon, August 9th, we had our first meeting with the commander of the Arab Legion in Jerusalem. French Air Force Colonel Andre Serot, the Senior Observer on the Arab Side, and I called upon Colonel Abdullah Tell in his command headquarters located deep inside the Old City near St. Stephens Gate in the East wall. W e found him to be quite depressed, although pleasant enough. He was sympathetic to the U N mission and promised his cooperation. H e had issued orders to cease fire, he said, but it was the Jews who violated the Truce. Naturally, when his troops were fired upon, they shot back but only in self-defense. Having heard just the opposite from the Major in Haifa and other Jewish officers, it didn't take long to realize that each side professed to be keeping the Truce, while blaming the other side for violating it. Our problem was to dissuade both sides from shooting and, if unsuccessful, to determine which side started it. N o easy job where tempers run high among two vituperative peoples of opposite convictions, each of whom thinks that he is right and the other utterly wrong. Add to this that soldiers of opposite camps were crouched at windows and sandbags sighting their rifles at each other, day and night, separated only by a sandy garden plot or a narrow street. A stray dog or pig foolishly

rustling a fallen branch of an olive tree during the darkness was enough for each side to suspect that the other had dispatched a raiding patrol. The stillness of the night would be shattered by the burst of rifle shots. This would lead to the discharge of a few mortar shells aimed toward the disturbance, or as often as not, merely in the general direction of the opposite side.

Our impossible job was to determine who fired first, thus to provide evidence for the Security Council five thousand miles away.

This sort of exchange went on sporadically day after day, but mostly at night.

Therefore we decided to establish observation posts where the Observer might be able to make some sort of intelligent estimate of the situation. Posts were set up in such vantage points as the tower of St. George's Church, the roof of the Benedictine Monastery, and the parapet of the Old City. In addition, with the concurrence of the Arab Legion Commander, we stationed Observers in the various command posts on the front lines. The resultant reports of shooting became so voluminous and confused as to be meaningless. However, in the light of subsequent events, all this random shooting and fireworks soon submerged into the background.

On August 17th, one of our Observers, a French Major, returned breathlessly to the American School. H e had been stopped

by Arab Irregulars en route his post, held at rifle point, and assaulted with rocks

from the gathering mob. All the while, he was accused of being a Jew masquerading as a U N Observer (we wore United Nations armbands as our only visual means of identification and were u n a r m e d ) , and could satisfy his accusers only by insisting that they take him to Arab Legion Headquarters where Colonel Abdullah Tell promptly identified him and chastised the Irregulars for their summary actions.

This incident was our first indication of really serious trouble. Piecing the story together, Colonel Serot and I learned that during the night, Jewish Army forces had invaded the Government House area half way between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

This area had been declared a neutral zone including Government House, Arab College, and Agricultural School, under the protection of the International Red Cross.

A large scale skirmish ensued when the Arab Legion and Egyptian forces entered the area to repel the Jews. Some fifty Jewish casualties resulted and several Jewish soldiers were taken prisoner. T h e Arabs lost none. T h e Jews were driven out of the Government House, but remained in Arab College and Agricultural School, all of which were still flying the Red Cross flag.

Rumors persisted in the Old City that Jews were wearing United Nations armbands and posing as U N Observers. We on the Arab side were suspected by almost everyone. Arabs challenged us at rifle point demanding identification. O u r diplomatic passports proved worthless since they were in English. Our U N identity cards, in Arab, Hebrew, and English and signed personally by Count Bernadotte, were equally worthless. T h e only reasonably acceptable identification was a "laissez-passer" which we had the foresight to obtain from Colonel Abdullah Tell, but the Arab Irregulars were loath to accept even that. A hurried conference with Colonel Tell resulted in the provision of Arab Legion guides for each Observer whenever he ventured outside the American School to man his post. T h e atmosphere was very tense, and the morale of the Observers plunged to the depths.

The situation eased somewhat after Colonel Tell agreed to a cease fire in order to permit Observers to enter the Government House area and rendezvous with Observers from the Jewish Side, who had also arranged a cease fire. W e hoped to resolve the situation among the local commanders and the Red Cross officials, the aim being to remove all military from the area and seek pledges from the Arabs, Egyptians and Jews to respect the International Red Cross. Not much came of this

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meeting except an agreement to meet again the next day, with representatives of the Arab Legion, Egyptian, and Israeli Armies. T h e second meeting progressed fairly satisfactorily, although we Observers from the Arab side encountered some difficulty in reaching the scene. In spite of the cease fire agreement. Colonel Serot and I were pinned down for several tense minutes by a crossfire from all three belligerents. Ducking behind a stone wall and lying flat on the ground, we waited until the snipers tired of shooting.

Eventually, some semblance of peace was restored to the Government House area.

T h e dead and prisoners were removed.

T h e Red Cross flags still flew. But a larger question remained, how to prevent a recurrence.'' This we hoped to resolve at yet another meeting.

O n our urgent request to U N Headquarters in Haifa, and by overtures to the Arab, Egyptian, and Jewish commanders, it was agreed to meet in abandoned St. Mary's School in N o Man's Land, a stone's throw from Damascus Gate and abutting the north wall of the Old City.

General Riley presided over this conference held on Sunday, August 22nd. Colonel Abdullah Tell, Colonel Mosche Dayan (commander of the Jewish Sixth Brigade) and Colonel Aziz (commander of the Egyptian forces) represented the respective military. T h e American Consul, Red Cross officials and both Arab and Jewish press were also present. Together with U N Observers from both sides, it was a large and cumbersome gathering.

Under General Riley's persuasive arguments, all sides agreed to withdraw their forces from the Government House, Arab College and the Agricultural School. They further agreed to withdraw their prepared lines of perimeter defenses by a distance of one kilometer in each direction. But after two and one-half hours of negotiating.

Colonel Aziz of Egypt suddenly rescinded his prior agreement to move his lines back.

This occurred after a rather heated discussion between Colonel Aziz and his aides. It seems that the aides were most unhappy with their Colonel's conciliatory frame of mind.

At any rate, the meeting dissolved with only one agreement having been made; i.e. to withdraw forces from the buildings and adjacent gardens of the Government House area. It then became the Observers' task to see that both sides complied within the accepted deadline, but this hour could not be established until all three governments had approved the agreement. More delays.

It turned out that the governments did not

Another Conference. Clockwise from left: LCol. Hollister USA; Cdr. Bill Cox, USN; Col. Serot, French Air Force; LCol. Tell, Arab Legion; Capt. B. S. Anderson, USN; BGen. Riley, USMC; Col. Brunove, Swedish Army; Maj. Massart, Belgian Army; Col. Aziz, Egyptian Army.

agree, so another conference was called for September 3rd in St. Mary's School.

T h e second conference was somewhat more orderly. Far fewer people attended.

General Riley again presided, but in addition to a few Observers, only the commanders of the Arabs, Egyptians and Jews were present. N o press this time. Colonel Aziz of Egypt had been replaced. It was rumored that he had been shot by his own forces following the meeting of August 22nd, because of his concessions.

A definite agreement was concluded this time along the lines of the first tentative agreement. All forces were to move back to lines drawn on the map, and the movement was to be executed simultaneously under the supervision of U N Observers.

T h e Jews were to remove minefields which they had emplaced in the gardens. T h e Egyptians were to immobilize their trenches surrounding the area, and the Arabs were to withdraw one kilometer to the north and east.

My assignment was to inspect the Egyptian withdrawal and then make my way to the Government House area to join Observers from the Jewish side. T h e first being accomplished with no more than the usual delays, the Egyptian Colonel and I met with Colonel Dayan to verify the removal of the land mines. Being assured by the Jewish liaison officer that no mines remained, we proceeded to walk through the area to make sure. As an afterthought, we

requested the liaison officer to precede us.

With great reluctance he agreed. Several yards inside the plot, we very nearly stumbled over a trip wire. W e beat a hasty but gingerly retreat to safer ground, then proceeded to state in no uncertain terms that the remaining mines were to be removed forthwith! T o the chagrin of the liaison officer. Colonel Dayan issued the necessary ordersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and a resounding reprimand.

With the removal of the mines and settlement of a few more relatively minor problems at another meeting, the Government House incident was finally settled.

The Israelis lost fifty men for nothing.

The next few days were comparatively calm. A few volleys of rifle fire here and there; some rather heavy mortar firing; objections, from both sides, that the Observers were crossing the lines too frequently, thereby compromising military security.

Commander Bill Cox '32 had been transferred to the Jewish side to become Senior Observer there. A French Observer had been denied access to the Egyptian section in Bethlehem, because it was discovered that one of the Egyptian officers and he had opposed each other in Syria some years earlier. Additional Observers arrived. T h e Jewish police at Mount Scopus were running low on food and requested safe conduct of a convoy to resupply them. U N Headquarters asked us to inspect Government House area to determine whether it would be suitable for Count Bernadotte's

20 Count Bernadotte and Colonel Serot had been killed in the Jewish Section of Jerusalem by men in the Jewish Army uniform at 1405 G C T that afternoon left my listeners speechless for a breathless moment.

Then followed question upon question.

Unable to provide details, I again put them off, promising more word when it was available.

Last photograph of Count Bernadotte (center). He was assassinated on his way back to Jerusalem from this conference.

Headquarters. Some Observers were transferred from Jerusalem to other areas.

Colonel Serot was named Senior Observer in Jerusalem with headquarters on the Jewish Side; I succeeded him as Senior Observer, Arab Side. A civilian employee of the U N arrived and was immediately challenged by the Arabs for being of Jewish origin. A French Ensign developed malaria. Count Bernadotte and party were scheduled to arrive the next day for a personal inspection of the Government House, with many administrative details to be attended to in connection with his visit and safe crossing of the line.

Friday, September 17th, the Count arrived by plane at Kollandia and encountered some hostility from the Arab Irregulars who took a few pot shots at his jeep en route American School. I lodged vigorous protests with Colonel Abdullah Tell, and ultimately succeeded in escorting the Count and his Staff across the lines at Mandelbaum Gate into the custody of my colleagues from the Jewish Side without further incident.

Next came Dr. Ralph Bunche and General Riley. After a short rest at the American School, a special crossing at Mandelbaum Gate was arranged. Both the General and Dr. Bunche were in a confident, jovial mood. Delivering them safely to the Jewish Side, they joshed me for having to walk back alone and unguarded. T h e contagion of their high spirits distracted my

usual attention to the rubble through which I threaded my way, and very nearly caused me to stub my toe on an unexploded hand grenade lying in the street.

Arriving at the American School only five minutes after leaving the General and Dr. Bunche, I was called to the radio for an urgent call from a U.S. Army Observer on the Jewish Side. In cryptic American slang, he gave me the shocking news that Count Bernadotte and Colonel Serot had just been shot (a two-way radio had recently been provided, but we had no codes.

Sometimes we used Flemish-speaking Observers to transmit messages to the United Nations. T h e risk was slight since very few people understand Flemish). I was dumbfounded by this tragic news. While attempting to gather my composure, at the same time imagining any number of perilous consequences of the assassination of the Mediator, the telephone rang repeatedly. T h e Associated Press called from Amman, Trans-Jordan asking me to deny or confirm the death of the Count. H o w they found out in a matter of minutes is still a mystery to me. Having definite orders to say nothing to the press for the time being, I managed to stall them. Thirty minutes elapsed before I received official confirmation and authority to release it to the press.

Picking up the telephone, I had no sooner asked for the Associated Press in A m m a n than many voices on many party lines cut in. T h e announcement to the effect that

Within the hour, additional information filtered in from the U N headquarters on the Jewish Side and from the British Consulate located just inside the Arab sector.

Bit by bit, the story was told.

A caravan of three automobiles flying U N or Red Cross flags and carrying the Count, other U N officials and an official liaison officer of the Jewish forces was returning from an inspection of Government House to Jerusalem N e w City. When it was well within the city, a jeep placed broadside athwart a roadblock barred the way, forcing the column to come to a halt.

Four men wearing Jewish Army uniforms dismounted from the jeep and walked from car to car, two men to a side. They were armed with Sten guns. Peering in each car, they stopped at the last one in which the Count was seated in the right rear place. Colonel Serot was in the middle and Swedish General Aage Lundstrom on the left. U N Secretariat Officer Frank Begley was the driver and Commander William Cox, U S N , sat beside him.

With no warning whatsoever, two of the men fired at point blank range through the left rear window, spraying bullets wildly.

Colonel Serot, leaning forward, was killed instantly. T h e Count lost consciousness almost immediately and died a few minutes after arrival at Hadassah Hospital. General Lundstrom miraculously escaped injury as did Mr. Begley and Commander Cox. Making their getaway in the ensuing confusion, the murderers were not identified, and to the best of my knowledge have never been apprehended.

T h e news of the assassinations spread like wildfire. Rumors were rampant. Those who knew and respected the Count and Colonel Serot felt their loss keenly. Most people on the Arab Side spoke apprehensively of the immediate future. Would the Jews take advantage of the utter confusion and reopen hostilities ? Would the Arabs retaliate.? H a d our mission come to a sudden end in ignominious and tragic defeat?

W e Observers at the American School were plainly worried. W e hastily reviewed the evacuation plans, but at ten o'clock that same night a personal radio message from General Riley revived our equanimity and

21 morale, and made us more determined than ever to accomplish our mission. T h e message was: "Business as usual."

Business toas pretty much "as usual" following the assassinations, which really meant "expect the Mwusual."

There was confusion over the routes to be used for the evacuation of the bodies.

Rumors persisted that they would pass through Arab Jerusalem en route the airport. Crowds gathered to pay their respects.

They were disappointed, for the cortege did not pass that way. However, Dr. Bunche and General Riley did go to the airport for their return to Haifa, and their route was lined with the same crowds w h o expected to view the hearses. T h e Arab Legion took elaborate precautions for safe passage. Armed troops were stationed every hundred yards along the route.

At the airstrip, I had a long talk with Dr. Bunche and General Riley, together with a press conference—all this while standing in the hot sun on the runway alongside the U N plane.

Meanwhile, orders had arrived for the remaining U.S. Observers to be replaced and detached in a few days. So, on return to headquarters, I appointed LtCol. Yves Meyer, French Army, to be my assistant with the expectation that he would relieve me as Senior Observer, Arab Side.

T h a t same evening, September 18th, very heavy shooting started at about sundown—much heavier than usual—while I was talking on the telephone with Commander Cox. H e told m e that the Jews had agreed to all points proposed by the Arabs regarding a convoy for the relief of the Hadassah Police on Mount Scopus scheduled for tomorrow. W h a t a time to bring that u p ! I tried unsuccessfully to reach LtCol. Ali Bey, the new Arab Legion commander, by telephone, so decided to venture to his headquarters in a jeep during a lull in the firing. I met him in his operations center at Rockefeller Museum and found him hardly in a mood to discuss safe passage of the convoy as bullets rained on the walls and shuttered windows.

Being trapped there for the time being, I observed the functions of the operations center and was permitted to read the log as it was being written (in English, surprisingly!). Very interesting. Most sectors reported very heavy firing. Damascus Gate reported Jews advancing. A sector in the northeast reported the situation critical, and so on. Colonel Ali Bey ordered his largest weapon, a six-pounder, to open fire on the Jewish position at the Italian Hospital grounds, in spite of my admonition against adding to the shooting. T h e sounds of

battle increased. I was anxious to return to my headquarters to get in touch with Bill Cox—but not in an open jeep. Colonel Ali Bey offered his armored car, so my Marine driver, our Arab guide and I climbed in with three Arab Legion troops, shut in like sardines in a can. Actually, the firing subsided somewhat about this time and we probably could have returned safely in the jeep, but there was always the possibility of stray bullets or sniper fire coming our way.

I radioed Bill Cox immediately. H e was skeptical of my reports of heavy firing towards the Arab Side. Just then, a mortar landed right outside the window, and I fell flat on the floor, with the mike still in my hand. I held the mike open so he could hear for himself the Jews shooting our way.

H e was convinced. Eventually, the firing lessened, and by dawn had stopped completely, as usual. T h a t day. Bill Cox and I spoke to both of the opposing commanders urging them to refrain from more shooting.

We assured each of them that the other had agreed that he would not start shooting. Apparently this worked, for the next few days were relatively quiet.

T h e surprising thing about this latest and heaviest firing was that, in the light of day, very little damage could be seen.

A few more pock marks on the walls, a few more holes in the ground, but not much more. There were no personnel casualties, as far as I could determine. But except for the foray on the Red Cross buildings and Government House, this seemed to be the pattern. Much noise, much excitement. Little damage.

W e took advantage of this lull to attend a memorial service for Colonel Serot at St.

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On September 23rd, we Americans on the Arab Side piled into jeeps and, for the last time, passed through Mandelbaum Gate where we received a parting salute of a few wild shots—source unknown. W e joined Cdr. Cox and his group at the YMCA and scrambled into an open truck for the four-hour ride to Haifa via Latrun and Ramie, standing all the way. T h e next day, we embarked in USS POWERS ( D D -

389) for the short run to Beirut. After lunch at Hotel Normandy, we bussed to Damascus to await the plane bringing our reliefs from the United States. O u r group took off in the same plane, destination Washington—mission completed, but hardly accomplished. T h e conflict continues.

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Typhoon Colonel Glenn Irving Epperson, U.S. Cavalry (Ret.)

" / must go dotvn to the sea again.

To the lonely sea and the s\y.

And all I as\ is a tall ship And a star to steer her by."

John Masefield. 1878-1967 This is an account of what happened at sea many years ago. While writing, I am tempted to run to the garage, get into the trunk compartment of the car and, hopefully, my wife will drive me to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton. W h a t amazes me is that John Masefield's memories of the seas are so different from mine.

While writing this narrative, I hear news flashes about Terrible Agnes, the witch who struck the eastern seaboard in June 1972. That gal Agnes was a real twister and should have been arrested for indecent exposure. Agnes was a hurricane.

Which reminds me of the twisters that hit Fort Riley, Kansas, carrying barns, stables, and other unpainted objects many miles away. T h e tornados did not have fancy names like Agnes. Name-calling would be unprintableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but there were words for what happened. Farmers and cavalry men have an unlimited vocabulary.

So far, I have mentioned hurricanes and tornados. From now on I will describe the real block-buster: a typhoon.

A Navy friend has asked me to explain why I was aboard a two-stacker AV seaplane tender at the time of the typhoon at Okinawa in 1945. Being a cavalry officer, I replied that I had no horse, no saddle and no choice.

Speaking of Navy officers, one good friend who is now a retired rear admiral expressed himself this way when making an entry in his night order book. This will make more sense to navy readers than to me, a horse soldier. T h e drama of fury at sea is emphasized by his understatements.

H e was a skipper of a flat-top with the code name of Rudyard-Quaker. H e wrote, describing a nascent typhoon: "Steaming independently Okinawa to Guam via courses to avoid typhoon. Present course 150 T, speed 15 kts, L 135 rpm. We are now in safe quadrant with center of disturbance

moving to the north, center to N E of ship.

As wind backs to W S W expect to change to a more favorable course toward Guam.

Report wind and weather to me at 0000, 0400. Use radar to max advantage in navigation. Keep bright visual lookout. Carry out standing instructions. Report any vessel expected to pass within four miles of our ship. I shall be in sea cabin. Call me at 0630." * * * * When an Army officer gets mixed up with a Navy operation, trouble is bound to dog his heels. Like Typhoid Mary, I carried troubles.

My boss was General Robert Eichelberger, affectionately known as "Uncle Bob." He commanded the Eighth United States Army. We stood on the runway at Clark Field, Luzon, as his C-54 revved. H e shook my hand and said, "Glenn, I know you will wrap up things while I go to Japan.

Join me as quickly as possible. I will save some Samurai sabres for you."

From August to October, transportation in the Pacific was as scarce as mice in a snake pit. Most ships had departed Manila Bay. Dreadnoughts like "Mighty Mo" had plowed north with bones in their teeth to keep their destiny. MISSOURI'S final rendezvous was in Tokyo Bay, where the old lady served as a floating platform for the surrender of Japan to General MacArthur.

Later, another battlewagon, the USS IOWA, dropped her hook in the same waters near the burned-out hulk of H I M S NIIGATA. These are things I think about as I write this story. I never kept a diary. It would have been useful to the enemy had I been killed or captured. So, I must write from memory.

It was in times like this that Our Navy came to the rescue.

I talked to an Army pilot who drove a light observation plane. H e said there were several squadrons of Navy seaplanes assembled at Sangley Point and readying for a flight to Japan. Perhaps I could thumb a ride.f* The pilot's landing strip was a lonesome road in the barrios. He explained that I must throw my gear into the back seat and

then, because of a side wind, I must hold on to the tail and keep the plane on course.

W h e n we had sufficient speed, I was supposed to run forward and jump aboard.

This I did.

By the time I got aboard, I was out of breath. W e skimmed at tree-top level to Sangley Point and landed without incident.

W e took off at dawn the following morning. T h e plane I rode in reminded me of an albatross. It eased into the sky like a weightless bird. Lieutenant Adams, USN, was the pilot. H e was dark-haired, young and with Irish features. H e was most courteous to me. Also, he smelled goodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like a clean Navy should. In the past weeks, my bathing habits were infrequent.

I must have smelled like a barn. I had not seen clean sheets in two years. River water was the best I had for bathing. And snipers made that uncomfortable.

Perhaps this was the first time that Adams had a cavalry officer aboard his plane. And being Virginia born, he enjoyed the aroma of stables. H e gave me a warm grip. Immediately, I knew we were friends, despite our age differences. His grin slashed his face from ear-to-ear.

So far, on this bright morning, Adams had not received a pressure synopsis nor an aerological forecast. D a w n comes up quickly across Manila Bay. A crewman cast off. There was the roar of engines and the big, black "gull" edged into the wind.

The seaplane reminded me of the inigratory Australian Black Swan.

There were four paths of flying spray in Manila Bay. Then our bird lifted herself gracefully from the waters. After we had gained sufficient altitude, Adams came aft to welcome me aboard.

"Colonel, a cup of coffee?"

I asked, " H o w can you drive this plane and offer me coffee.?" Adams assured me that he had a co-pilot who was taking care. Then the skipper suggested, "Come down to the belly and meet the crew."

Viewed from the inside, the belly of the plane looked like an underslung basset hound with pups. There were about a halfdozen crewmen sitting around drinking coffee. I said to Adams, "You mean to say

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"Manila reports great devastation in the Southern section of Okinawa October 10 by a typhoon which began on October 7 and gradually increased in fury."

From an October 12 press report

you can fly this plane and all your men can sit around and drink coffee.?"

At sundown, the two squadrons hit the drink in Buckner Bay and mothered up with a seaplane tender, an AV two-stacker.

The seaplanes' crews dropped their hooks at a safe distance from the mother ship.

Viewed from a dinghy, the tender appeared to be the size of an aircraft carrier.

That was my impression. T h e ship was huge and gave me a sense of security.

Adams said, " W e will spend the night aboard and tomorrow I will take you to Tokyo Bay." Those were the last words I heard from Lieut. Adams.

The ship's skipper explained in an apologetic tone that all bunk spaces below were reserved for the seaplane pilots. H e suggested that I sleep in the wardroom.

That was the biggest bedroom I have ever had. There were padded built-in seats aft, larboard and starboard. T h e smell of the leather upholstery reminded me of the old days when I used a saddle for a pillow. I stretched out for a good night's sleep. And that night it happened.

The blaring of the ship's intercom was worse than listening to T V commercials.

Someone squawked a weather report and the bad tidings prevented further sleep. I kept mumbling to myself, " W h a t am I doing here.? Will Uncle Bob believe me.?"

Next morning the ship was shaking like an Egyptian belly dancer giving a private performance for Dr. Kissinger. I nailed a ship's officer and asked him what was shaking the ship.? H e said soothingly, " T h i n k nothing of it—it's one of those itty bitty typhoons."

At the moment, I was in a state of shock and didn't have any sea legs. Between prayers, I could only think of old recruiting posters that used to be displayed in front of postoffices. "Join the Navy and See the World." Another read, "Join the Cavalry and Have a Faithful Friend." But in 1945, I was getting sick of both the Navy and horses. I wanted to forget the whole thing!

Later, I learned that the anchor chain had broken or cut and that the ship with full steam was headed into the wind. Although

The "AV two-stack muiti-decker," USS CURRITUCK ( A V - 7 ) Ed. Note—Of the two stack, AV's, CuRTiss was not in Okinawa and ALBEMARLE, which may have been, was a troop transport at that time.

the engines were revved to full capacity, the ship was at a standstill. T h e blow was worse than any tornado I had experienced at Fort Riley. And there I was without Jesus shoes.

An old Navy friend describes the geographical location of Buckner Bay this way.

I don't know if his terms are nautical or naughty. "Nakagusuku Wan, 26°-15' north, 127°-56' East, which is the position of the light on Tsuken Jima, the small island guarding the bay and 11 miles out of Yonabaru." Personally, I didn't give a hoot where I was. I just wanted to get off that ship the fastest and see some dry land.

T h e sound of a typhoon is much like a hundred freight trains barreling at top speed and approaching a marshalling yard.

T h e din, from a distance, connotes whistling of locomotives gone mad and with every engineer determined to arrive first on scene.

T h e high wind, with maniac shrill, is like the screeching of brakes. One can almost smell steel dust in his nostrils. Then there are the ominous bolts of lightning as Thor strikes the anvil time and again, sending shivers down your spine. Neptune arises from the deep, holding his trident aloft and speaks to Thor who answers with a crash of thunder. T h e voices of the Gods are easily understood. T h e old man of the sea lifts his baton triumphantly and submerges in the depths. Then Thor gives a downbeat to accent the crescendo. And so it was I listened to the dramatic opera at sea.

Fortunately for me, the wardroom had a good library. T h e books included the Koran, T h e Torah and T h e Holy Bible.

I learned to read fast. W h e n reading a book about Shinto religion, I discovered that I was storm tossed in the Ryukyus Gunto. I said amen to Gunto.

After the third day of the typhoon, I was not permitted to go out on deck to witness the typhoon. Which is just as well—for the waves were mast high. But, I could sit in the wardroom and visualize what was happening. T h e last time I went on deck, the rain pellets stung me like bird shot on a skeet range. That was enough for me.

A n d the w i n d — S h e b l e w During these hellish days while the Gods were roiling the sea, I propped myself in a corner of the wardroom and d u g my heels into the upholstery with my legs at a 90° angle. This action prevented me from hitting the deck when the ship pitched or rolled. It was similar to riding the deck of a bucking bronco at a rodeo—but aggravating because 1 could not dismount at the end of the ride. There seemed to be no end to the misery, so, I just bit the bullet.

T h e ship's library also had a biographical sketch of Robert E. Lee written by Douglas Southall Freeman. In order to read, I anchored my heels like a bowman in the corner of the wardroom. W h e n my cavalry boots sank into the upholstery, I felt secure.

Remembering my days as a member of the quartet at the Naval W a r College, it wasn't difficult to belt out "Many A Brave

24 Heart Is Asleep In T h e Deep!" It was at such a moment, when I felt capsized and a total wreck, that a sailor entered the wardroom. H e was wringing wet and wore a belt that looked like an inner tube. I asked, "Where can I get one of those tires.?"

T h e sailor shook like a shaggy spaniel and replied, "We're fresh out." There was nothing else for me to do but crawl in my corner.

While Leo was roaring over the storm, I could hear a staccato of voices over the intercom. I interpreted one message: the radar had been swept away. After that, things moved swiftly. "Mister Blank— come to the bridge—ON T H E D O U B L E ! " T h e ship pitched like a desert camel with a belly-full of marijuana.

In the most severe storms cooks insist on cooking. I remember that the ship's cookee raised a partition and grinned, "Here it is." H e displayed a full mouth of ivory.

About that time the ship stood on her stern and the food sloshed out onto the wardroom deck. It was mostly chopped weiners, tomatoes and bread—a bloody sight if I have ever seen one. T h e cook turned from black to green and I never saw him afterwards. H e lowered the drawbridge and disappeared into the scullery.

During this turbulence at sea, the pilots of the seaplanes were below in their assigned cabins for ballast. I was topside and got the full benefit of the typhoon. It was like riding a bucking horse. And enough to make a cavalryman horsesick.

On the fifth day and after the typhoon, I was able to stagger out on deck and view the disaster. What a sight to behold. I had never seen so many dead ships. Some were standing on their bows, others on their sterns. Some were bottom-side up and floating like dead whales. T h e sight was enough to make an old man cry.

Looking to the beaches, I could see that all the seaplanes were like so much kindling. They were not fungible.

T h e skipper of the tender placed a hand on my shoulder. H e sensed that I was equally distressed. H e asked me to sign the ship's log as having been a guest. I did and added a footnote that I was never so well entertained.

T h e skipper helped me into his gig and sent me ashore. Eventually, I arrived in Yokohama. Uncle Bob greeted me, " T h a n k God you have arrived. Hope you had a safe journey. We'll get you cleaned up and put you to work."

I said, "Uncle Bob, let's thank our Navy that I am here."

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T h e Alumni Association will visit Palma De Mallorca and Madrid, May 2 to 11, 1973. T h e "Fiesta in Spain" is another in the expanded Alumni Association travel program. Last spring alumni enjoyed a week in London, and this month we are escaping from winter on a HollandAmerica cruise to the Caribbean.

T h e Spain trip, costing just $449 per person double occupancy, includes four days in Palma De Mallorca and four days in Madrid. T h e supplement for a single room is $50. Air transportation is via Pan American Airways from Baltimore's Friendship International Airport.

In Mallorca alumni will stay at the deluxe Victoria-Fenix Hotel, the finest hotel in Palma and overlooking the magnificent Bay of Palma. In addition to a tour of the city there will be a cross island excursion to the beautiful Cape Formentor.

American breakfast and dinner are included each day, and the farewell evening features a festive Mallorcan barbecue with unlimited wine and Spanish entertainment.

In Madrid Alumni will stay at the Castellana Hilton. Included in Spain's capital city are American breakfast each day, and two sightseeing tours. Dinner three nights is at Madrid's most popular restaurants, including famous Casa Botin. Half day excursions to Toledo and El Escorial are also offered.

Open bar cocktail parties are included each evening both in Mallorca and Madrid.

Reservations and further information on this great trip may be obtained from Matterhorn Travel Service, 1923 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Telephone (301) 268-7822, or 261-2323 for Washington area alumni.

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Spike Webb's Navy Junior Boxers

This photograph of an early group of Spike Webb's famous Navy Junior boxing classes was taken on the old handball court between Macdonough and Luce Halls, probably in 1924 or 1925.

It is unusual in that 19 of the 30 identified youngsters attended the Naval Academy, of whom 14 graduated and twelve served full naval careers. At least one non-graduate and two nonentrants also served full careers in the Naval Reserve. Shipmate would very much like to identify the unknowns in the picture and the date it was taken. Can any of our readers help.?

Spike Webb is on the right and his assistant—as we recollect, a Lt.(j.g.) Collins who had been the intercollegiate featherweight champion as a midshipman—is standing at the extreme left. The others, counting from left to right in each row and from front to back, are: 1st Row—1 through 7 unknown, 8 "Buzz" Clifford.

2nd Row—1 unknown, 2 Pierce Greenman '34, 3 "Boo" Rowe, 4 Ralph Mott, 5 Hunting Davis, 6 Bobby Theobald '31.

3rd Row—1 (standing) Wells King, 2 unknown, 3 Edward Baldridge '38, 4 Al Toulon '39, 5 "Skipper" Giffen '38, 6 Curtis Vossler 39, 7 Dick Bowers '38, 8 unknown.

4th Row—1 John Fuller, 2 "Gump" Piatt '34, 3 unknown, 4 Jack Chew '31, 5 Buck Purdie, 6 "Fritz" Cook, 7 Chick King '33, 8 Jim Howard '33, 9 Earl Smith '34, 10 Alan Chambliss '33, 11 Bruce McCandless '32, 12 Charlie Best.

5th Row—1 Harry Baldridge '32, 2 Morgan Slayton '33, 3 John Capron, 4 Joe Crosley, 5 Tom Morton '33, 6 Roy Smith '34, 7 Tommy Hopkins '32, 8 unknown.

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The Academic Dean Looks at the Academy Dean Bruce M. Davidson, U.S. Naval Academy

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Graduates and friends of the Academy have a history of strong loyalty toward this institution as well as a deep concern for its operation and future. The appointment of a civilian Academic Dean, who in effect acts as a navigator in charting the Academy's educational program would naturally create some uncertainty in many minds regarding the impact this has had on the Academy. I can best explain my feelings when invited to join the Naval Academy by quoting my daughter, "Dad, it's going to be nice to be at an institution where, when the students are marching, it's because the faculty wants them to!"

N o w that I have had the privilege of working with the staff at the Academy for the past year and one-half and have had close contact with members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, I thought you might be interested in some of the recent changes that have occurred as well as my impressions of the program.

One needs to recognize immediately that our objectives are more encompassing than those of other institutions. We, unlike others, have a responsibility for the utilization of our productâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a vested interest in the performance of those we educate. It is measured by fleet performance, retention, and, ultimately, in "service to our country." T o achieve these objectives, we feel a combination of academics and professional training is necessary.

W e seek men with leadership capabilities who have interests in the Navy and associated technology and have the wisdom and intelligence to make good decisions.

T o achieve this goal, I believe the academic program plays a vital role. Perhaps the most significant change in our program has been the introduction in 1968 of the majors program. (A major is defined as a minimum of 30 credit hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 coursesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; in a designated discipline.) The opportunity to select from 27 different academic majors has increased the number of applicants to the Academy and has permitted, through the process of selection, the upgrading of the academic quality of the Brigade. Yet, we are not solely interested in raising the academic standards and accomplishments. In order to meet the stated needs of the Navy in terms of areas of specialization, we established in 1971 a distribution by majors goal of 40% of the graduates to be in the Engineering disciplines; 30% in the Math-ScienceOperations Analysis; 20% in the Languages-Humanities-Social Sciences majors; and 10% in Management. To date the engineering majors have not equalled our goal. In the Class of 1974, 3 0 % selected Engineering majors and in the Class of 1975, 3 5 %

chose Engineering. Preliminary estimates from the Class of 1976, the first class admitted to the Academy under the distribution criteria, indicate that almost 4 0 % of the class will choose Engineering this spring when they select their. Youngster Year program. Expecting the proper distribution of majors to be achieved while allowing the midshipman free choice, however, is one of those "navigational hazards" that constantly concern me. There are various ways which one might, through the establishment of admission requirements a n d / o r standards, create a mix in each class such that the free choice of major would reasonably conform to our majors distribution goal. W e do not wish to establish quotas by major nor to require selection of major as a condition of admission. Both have negative effects in the effort to select Navy career-oriented young men. With the increased dependency upon nuclear power plant systems, every major must include sufficient Math, Science and Engineering so that any midshipman, regardless of his academic major, qualifies for selection to the Nuclear Power Program. This capability is in addition to the professional courses in each major that enable him to assume the duties of a Junior Officer of the Deck.

The privilege of selecting a major can be valuable only if the programs themselves are worthwhile, and each in its way presents an academic challenge. The administration, in its efforts to establish quality programs, sought and was granted accreditation by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development, for the 7 designated Engineering degrees. T h e "fall back" major.

General Engineering, was established to provide an opportunity for midshipmen who were interested in Engineering but could not meet the higher standards of the other 7 Engineering majors.

It is not subject to accreditation by E C P D . T h e Chemistry major is also accredited by its professional society and all of the 27 majors which lead to a B.S. or undesignated degree meet the standards established by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

T h e Academy programs are all of excellent quality. It should be remembered that accrediting agencies also consider in their evaluation procedures the quality and quantity of staff, the quality of the facilities, the financial support of the program, the academic standards for measuring achievement, the library facilities, and the administrative structure. W e have achieved the academic "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" on the basis of the quality of these elements together with the academic program and its objectives.

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"We have a fine staff dedicated to the profession of education, with pride for their institution and its student body. This latter quality is somewhat of a rarity in today's world."

I would add my personal observation, having been visitor to other institutions as a member of an accrediting team, that we have a fine staff dedicated to the profession of education with pride for their institution and its student body. This latter quality is somewhat of a rarity in today's world. T h e quality of the staff, if one wishes to measure it by the advanced degree, continues to improve. About 5 0 % of the civilian faculty have the Ph.D. and an increasing number of the military officers assigned come to us with M.S. or Ph.D.'s. Ultimately, we may even consider the Ph.D. as a requirement for a faculty member to hold the chairmanship of any of the 19 academic departments whether they are a civilian or an officer.

The infusion of young officers as members of the faculty fresh from fleet experience adds zest to the professional program as well as permitting midshipmen to experience close contact with young career officers. Thus, the 50-50 officer-civilian mix of faculty gives us the best of both systems and permits the dual professional training-academic major objectives to be achieved.

Beginning with this Academic year, women officers have been assigned to the Academy as faculty members. Currently we have 4 "on board" teaching computers as well as bull courses and we will no doubt be hiring qualified civilian women as vacancies occur.

Another new idea is now being introduced at the Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Summer Session in lieu of leave for those midshipmen who fall behind in their program. In the summer of 1973, for the first time, midshipmen other than First Classmen, at the suggestion of the Academic Board, may be invited to give up 3 to 4 weeks' leave to avoid overloading during the regular semesters.

This will be accomplished without sacrificing the academic excellence of the Academy.

What do I see for the future.? I repeat that our multi-facet objective requires the administration to continuously examine the trade-offs which result from each change. For example, an effort to increase the academic standards for admission could be detrimental if in the process we failed to maintain a high level of career-oriented officers as reflected in high retention rates. W e currently find our academic admission standards on a par with Purdue University with only slight and insignificant variations in the Board scores of the entering classes. This is a good indicator that we have about the right emphasis in academic ability. W e actually have an attrition rate which is less than that experienced at most institutions and our rate includes

resignations and separations for all reasons as compared to academic deficiencies at other institutions. About two-thirds of each class complete this program with half of the attrition occurring during plebe summer and the plebe year.

W e do look to increased research involvement to permit the faculty to remain abreast of the advancements in their profession. Without constant contact with the professional advancements, the instructor becomes outmoded in 10 to 15 years. T h e young midshipmen who enter the Academy are not content to spend 4 years in academic limbo. W e must keep our faculty as vibrant as the Brigade. Yet we will not permit the research interest to obstruct our mission of instruction. W e will not be misled by Sirens who have brought other institutions to grief.

N o more than 5% of the faculty will be paid from research grants which require efforts toward formal research endeavors.

W e are also exploring various ways in which we can further enrich the academic experience of the midshipmen. They continue to be an outstanding group and from their ranks comes untapped talent. In the Class of '76 one young man just out of high school validated 16 courses and ranked 4th in the National Math Olympiad in which 340,000 students from 6,200 high schools participated. W e intend to provide additional opportunities for individual research and study and advanced education opportunities which are not in conflict with our mission and would more fully develop the capabilities of these members of the Brigade.

While it might appear that with all of the elements of a good education program functioning as prescribed, it would seem that an administrator could sit back and relax, I remind you of "uncharted hazards." It is also true that there may be a better passagewayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a far more efficient course to reach the academic objectives. This is what makes administration especially challenging and the position of Academic Dean at the Academy so special. W e sail each day in new waters with a constantly changing crew on a course that is ever changing, but with an objective that makes us all feel that each day is a treasured experience.

H o w many people can say that about their work.?

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A Few Inches From the Yard Midshipman Michael P. O'SuIlivan '73

Life is settling down around the Academy nowadays. The Midshipmen have arrived back from leave full of wonderful stories of rare accomplishments. In every conversation the author demands equal time for his lies. It is amazing how stories become incredible when being related for the fifth or sixth time.

Exams are coming up soon and most Midshipmen are starting to panic as usual. The "all-nighters" are in store for those who have failed to finish term papers, weapons' projects etc.

Numerous "gouge sessions" will be set up in the corridors of Bancroft Hall, the intelligent educating the not so intelligent, the lazy, the non-studier. It is truly incredible how much a man can review and finally learn the night before an exam.

In the past few years a change has occurred in the Midshipmen's approach to academics. Most men realize the need for graduate education and there is a higher percentage striving to achieve grades which will enable them to be accepted. The Plebe classes are also becoming more aware of the opportunities available to them in academic areas. In comparing the class of 1970 and 1973 it is obvious from what I've seen that the first class now have a greater need for constant study. Projects are more on the individual than a group basis and the majors program requires an average of eighteen hours each semester. Thus there are fewer men in the wardrooms than in previous years. Too much is at stake to be jeopardized so late in the game.

Recently there has been a change in the Chapel procedure at the Academy. The Supreme Court refused to review the decision that mandatory Chapel was unconstitutional. That decision now stands, but it occurred over Christmas leave and resulted in much speculation among midshipmen as to how the Chapel problem would be handled. Secretary of Defense Laird defined the policies for all the service Academies; Sunday morning activities were made optional. Vice Admiral Mack, the Superintendent, in a memorandum to the Brigade, stated, "I urge each of you to worship according to the dictates of your conscience. As officers in the naval service, your personal beliefs will often be tested, and in times of stress your men will look to you for spiritual as well as professional guidance. I believe that you owe it to yourself and to your men to gain an insight into the moral, ethical, and religious dimensions of leadership. . . . " Most men at school believe in that statement. Some of a man's most stirring times in the service may be when his division officer or platoon leader leads the group in prayer. The author's father, a yeoman in World War II, remembers vividly the Captain of his ship leading the men in prayer. What was even more inspirational was his division officer leading the Catholics on board in the recitation of the rosary. Midshipmen, especially the first class, realize the effects of good and bad example by the way others react to it. In regard to the Chapel attendance, most men would agree that mandatory Chapel

attendance was detrimental to their faith. The author wondered during Plebe year why the first class hated going to Chapel so much. Today the answer is the obvious. You just can't force religion down a man's throat without serious repercussions. If a man is tired and irritable he may as well not go, because the effect of forcing him will be the same as the old cliche, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." Incidentally, the first weekend after the decision was made, there was little change in the attendance at Catholic Chapel but, as for the rest, the author does not know.

Over Christmas leave we had two of our football players in bowl games. Glen Nardi did an excellent job in the North vs.

South game and Chuck Voith also did well in the Hula bowl.

Wayne Kennard and Rick Elliot, both members of the track team, will travel to Ethiopia along with the Commandant to participate in track events at the Ethiopian Naval Academy in February. The events are held in conjunction with graduation ceremonies at the Academy.

Early in February, first class proficiency examinations are coming up. This is an overall test of a Midshipman's ability to handle every professional course he's taken thus far (chuckle, chuckle). However there are a few incentives to encourage the first class to study and do well, namely long weekends. The exams should give the first classman an indication as to the areas he should work in prior to graduation, even if it is four years work.

Next semester in the Junior Officer courses for the first class the emphasis will be on race relations. Finally we will have a comprehensive study of the problem facing us as junior officers in the fleet. It will give us an insight into the causes and possible cures to the Black and White problem.

That covers it for now. Please write if you have any problems to which you wish to find the Midshipman reaction.

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Capitol Hill Fred Lardner '22

A large number of military bills will be presented to the 93rd Congress, and the extent of action on them will depend largely on what the Armed Services Committees do with them. Various such bills pass the House but are ignored in the Senate, unless the issues are broadly known and/or controversial.

Among the subjects in which the Congress has expressed an interest are recomputation, retirement, disability retirement, survivor benefits reenlistment bonuses, hazardous pays, garnishee of salaries, and officer grade overhaul. Other subjects to be brought to Congress's attention include dental care, sea pay, and dual compensation.

Recomputationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Big Problem Perhaps the biggest military personnel problem to be settled by Congress, one way or the other, is recomputation of retirement pay. T h e Armed Services Committees are under Congressional order to hold hearings on such legislation and report out bills for consideration by the House and the Senate. A House Armed Services subcommittee has held such a hearing and issued a report, against any kind of recomputation legislation. T h e only action taken in the Senate occurred late in the 92nd Congress, when the Senate voted 82 to 4 for a recomputation bill sponsored by Senator Vance H a r t k e (D.-Ind.), chairman of the Veterans Committee, and attached to a major bill. House and Senate conferees on this bill voted against it, on ground that hearings on recomputation had not been held and that such legislation should be made to stand on its own feet.

Senator John Stennis (D.-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will hold hearings on recomputation with the purpose of reporting out a bill by April 15, 1973.

Will recomputation lose or win.'' "There is no question that the vast majority of Congress will vote to support us if they get the opportunity," said Col. James W .

Chapman, retired Air Force officer who is senior lobbyist for the Retired Officers Association, and also spoke, at the House hearing, for the Retired Enlisted Association and the National Association of Armed Forces Retirees.

Colonel Chapman posed a key question.

Suppose, for instance, the full House Armed Services Committee backs its subcommittee report, and no recomputation bill is reported out by the Committee. Suppose the Senate committee does not report out such a bill favorably. Congressional leaders could demand that a recomputation bill be placed before both Houses.

Subcommittee Views Here are the reasons the House Armed Services subcommittee took a negative view of recomputation: T h e subcommittee found no evidence of large numbers of retirees in conditions of economic deprivation; and if personnel were in economic difficulty, recomputation would not in any case be the best way of dealing with the problem.

Evidence before the subcommittee does not support a relationship between recomputation and active-duty retention, and in the present climate recomputation might have a negative effect on retention.

T h e Government does have a moral obligation toward military retirees, but that obligation does not require the restoration of recomputation. T h e supposition that the Government's obligation is tied inexorably to the specific wording of one section of repealed law cannot be maintained. The subcommittee found no documented evidence that recomputation was used exclusively as a career inducement. T h e subcommittee concludes that the level of retirement income and benefits received by the retiree is consistent with what he was led to expect when he made his career decision. T h e subcommittee appreciates that some older retirees feel resentment at the fact that later retired personnel receive higher retired incomes, but this happens in all walks of life and is not sufficient reason to claim a special obligation on the part of the Government.

Providing recomputation limited to those who were in the service prior to 1958 would create "inversions" with certain later retirees getting less than earlier retirees.

T h e present retirement system is superior to any system in the private sector. T h e CPI formula protects the purchasing power of retired pay and is most certainly a system which should be retained.

T h e Government has met its obligation to the military retired community by providing a fine retirement system, by providing the CPI formula which keeps retired pay ahead of the cost of living, and by the addition of retiree benefits which contribute substantially to the value of the military retiree's estate. These latter include social security benefits, medical care for the retiree and his dependents from civilian sources, and the new Survivor Benefits Plan which allows leaving a substantial equity to a spouse.

Nothing short of full recomputation for all those with pre-1958 service would satisfy the proponents of recomputation. Therefore, passing the administration's compromise "one-shot" bill would not really solve anything, and Congress would be subject to the same recomputation pressures in the future.

T h e tremendous cost of recomputation is simply prohibitive and could result in a reduction of funding available for supporting active-duty personnel. It could also result in the reduction of greatly needed Defense programs and other programs in the Government. The alternative would be an increase in taxes.

C h a n g e s in S u b c o m m i t t e e Only one of the five members of the House Armed Services Subcommittee named to study recomputation now remains in the Congress, and that one is Rep. Samuel Stratton (D., N . Y . ) , a Captain in the Naval Reserve. Representatives James A. Byrne (D., Pa.) and Alvin O'Konski (R., Wise.) lost their seats incident to redistricting and Representatives Alton Lennon (D., N.C.) and Alexander Pirnie (R., N.Y.) retired.

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Disability Retirement All bills related to military retired pay, 129 in all, were referred to the House subcommittee for study and recommendation.

There were 95 bills on recomputation, including 18 separate proposals for various levels of recomputation.

Among the subjects included was disability, which received public attention from press reports concerning a particular general who had been granted disability retirement of 70 percent but who had been on flight-pay status until the day of his retirement and had passed an exacting flight physical examination only several months earlier.

In recent testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. LGen. Leo E. Benade, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Personnel Policy, said the armed services are preparing recommendations on how to tighten the system, to lessen the number of disability retirements.

Under the new system, the retiree must be found unfit to perform his military duties

because of a service-connected disability, before being retired for disability. A general physical impairment alone will not be enough. The new policy would be enforced by surgeons general.

Disability ratings as determined by the military services at time of retirement, based on the VA Disability Rating Schedule, have a substantial impact on the future income tax paid by the retiree. T h e portion of retired pay that is tax free is computed on the basis of percentage of disability granted and on the basis of the active duty rather than the retired pay. Thus, an officer retiring with 30 years of service, with active duty pay of $20,000 at retirement, would draw $15,000 retirement pay. With a 70 percent disability, which is applied to the active duty pay of $20,000 to determine the amount of retired pay that is tax free, $14,000 of his $15,000 retired pay would be tax free. In addition, until he reaches "retirement age," up to $100 a week is excluded from computing income tax.

T h e table below shows the percentages of officers retired for disability. The committee has asked the Defense Department for rules governing examinations for dis-

ability retirement and qualifications for Hight duty, but no reply has been received.

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New Retirement Plan For ten years or more the Defense Department has been trying to institute a new system of military retirement. Ideas for such a plan have varied, and no plan has gotten as far as first base because of objections from military personnel or disagreement among top agencies. N o w there is a

33 plan which, department officials believe, will be seriously considered and enacted by the Congress, even though there may be objections to part of it.

This plan followed an extensive study of the military retirement system conducted by the Interagency Committee on Uniformed Services Retirement and Survivor Benefits, appointed by the President. Survivor Benefits is part of the plan, but its legalities are comparatively simple compared to those of the rest of the plan, which is why they were made a separate bill. T h e Interagency Committee's recommendation were subsequently refined by a Defense Department retirement study group, and are now in the form of legislation upon which, it is hoped, final action will be taken in this 93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974.

The Defense Department's plan is basically a modification of the present system to allow it to be used for effective management, it is said, and to make retirement more equitable for the individual. T h e plan, as presented, would include for the first time provision of some retirement equity to officers and enlisted personnel who leave before completing 20 years of service; a revision in the retired pay formula to provide a lower percentage of benefit at the time of early retirement and an increase later in life; an opportunity to increase retired pay for longer service to encourage retention of senior personnel; and an integration of retirement pay and social security benefits related to military service to recognize that the Government is paying twice for the same service in providing retired pay and social security. T h e plan provides a 50 percent offset to social security benefits attributable to military service.

The department stresses the point that nobody's retired pay income would be reduced under the new plan and that changes to be made would be prospective in nature; in other words, the plan would be phased in gradually and the integration of social security benefits would apply only to benefits earned after enactment of the legislation.

The House Armed Services subcommittee on retirement urges full Congressional consideration of the plan.

Unlike the case of the "Hubbell" proposal of several years ago, the department has been trying to inform and educate military personnel regarding the plan. It is taken for granted that the new plan will reduce retirement costs, but the department has not mentioned how much, as it probably will have to tell the Congress.

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21.74 29.35 37.91 48.90 54.20 30.10

124.02 153.97 210.46 300.39 393.05 352.48

29.0 30.9 35.1 42.2 51.4 68.9

^ This is the average rate for retired personnel of this age on June 30, 1971.

2 This assumes no social security deduction.

Social Security Problems That operations of the Government relative to administration of Social Security payments to widows are not fully understood is probably one reason why so few retirees are signing up for the program.

Take income taxes, for instance. It has been said around that the Federal tax will apply not only to the Social Security payment as received by the widow, after being applied before it leaves the retiree's bank account, but that the SS payment will be added to the widow's estate subject to taxation.

T h e Internal Revenue Service has told some people, but at this writing not the general public, that the following will happen: T h e Social Security payment to the survivor will N O T be treated as taxable income, but the widow will be required to list her annuity income as taxable income.

In most cases this ruling helps widows, since the tax will be little or nothing because she is usually in a low tax bracket.

Also, the widow receives an extra exemption at age 65. T h e IRS has also stated that SBP benefits will not be considered part of the estate and not subject to a Federal extra tax. This latter ruling serves to reduce the size of the estate and reduces the need for liquid assets to cover estate taxes.

It should also be emphasized that the size of the annuity will be increased by the amount that retired pay is increased.

The 1972 amendments to the Social Security law give the widow the option of waiting until she is 65, and then receive 100 percent of her deceased husband's primary insurance amount. Instead, under the SBP law, the automatic reduction of 82.5 percent of her husband's Social Security payments is forced upon her at 62.

Whatever changes in law may be forthcoming, they will apply to those retirees and widows already under the program.

T h e table above shows the value and the costs of Survivor Benefits. It assumes there is no Social Security offset (for members retired prior to 1957). T h e column labeled "Cost of widow's benefit" would be the cost to the representative members presented, of providing survivor benefits to their wives. If this same plan were purchased through a commercial insurance company (now possible) the cost would be at least 10 percent higher to the members to cover administration and overhead. T h e additional value of the plan is portrayed under the column labeled "Government cost." T h e additional value to the individual, as shown in this column, is presented in terms of the additional retired pay he would have to receive over the remaining months of his retired lifetime to equal the value of the Survivor Benefits plan.

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By RAdm. Walter Ansel, USN (Ret.) Duke University Press, Durham, N.C. 1972.

514 pages, illustrated, $12.75

Admiral Ansel has written another seamanlike, scholarly and penetrating history of operations in the greatest sea-dominated war of history. This book demonstrates anew that he who writes about an environment he has lived, and does his homework to check record against memory, imparts to his account freshness, understanding and accuracy that those writing from research alone seldom achieve.

Hitler and the Middle Sea is no quickie.

Research on it began after the war. Background for it came from Admiral Ansel's long service to our country. As part of the Navy-Marine team at Quantico in the early 1930's he helped to formulate the Navy's amphibious doctrine into modern concept. In World W a r II he played a leading role in planning and conduct of amphibious assaults on Northwest Africa and Sicily. In command of USS PHILADEL-

PHIA, he had opportunity to direct part of the skilled and precise naval gunfire support that makes or breaks an amphibious assault.

Although the scope of Hitler and the Middle Sea goes far beyond the Sea of History, the title aptly fits. Hitler is the central figure. His decisions and waverings, clear perceptions and wild fancies, rationalization of certain swift victory in overrunning the USSR, and fear of the sea pervade all events. In many ways Hitler was a clear thinker and a bold leader. H e well knew the value of concentration, shock and surprise. Yet his weaknesses included a great blindness beyond the shoreline. Like Napoleon before him.

Hitler looked across the English Channel and knew not what to do. H e failed to integrate sea strength into Mediterranean operations where, with Rommel ashore and overwhelming air superiority, he could well have made this vital sea an Axis Mare Nostrum. Land-mindedness gave him a mystic fear of the sea beyond. " O n the land I am a lion," he said, "but on the water I don't know where to begin."

This blindness to the fundamental need for the sea explains why he did not make more effort to prepare afloat or to concentrate in the Mediterranean. It also helps to explain why he could not hold to one objective to the point of decision. In the eastern Med this was not Crete, but the British fleet and its essential bases in Egypt and Malta. With these would have gone North Africa and probably Gibraltar. Then all else would have been simple.

The book starts admirably, developing the Mediterranean's ancient and enduring importance in historyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that continues today where Soviet control would outflank N A T O . T h e first chapters deal with conflicting plans and concepts, including capture of Gibraltar and Malta to cut the crucial route to Suez. T h e plan for Gibraltar fell through because Spain would not go along. That for Malta just went adrift.

Greece and Crete came in by the back channel because of Italian reverses and British build up in the area where Hitler wanted flank security for the drive into Russia.

Events now begin to pick up momentum. Rommel enters to save the Axis in North Africa. His dynamic drive and bold initiative surge across the pages, as they did across North Africa, checked only by British tenacity, especially at sea, and Hitler's failure to concentrate against the key to the Mediterranean and its littoralâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Royal Navy. In Rommel, in Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham and many other British naval officers under him, and in German leaders fighting on Crete, we perceive again the undying importance of leadership. Admiral Ansel's detailed narration vividly points up this truth in the actions of leaders on both sides. In the fog of war and confusion of battle, the will to win of a determined and resourceful leader time after time overcomes the "impossible" to turn defeat into victory.

One of the most graphic chapters relates Cunningham's crushing defeat of an Italian force off Matapan, where for lack of his own aircraft the Italian admiral was running blind. Promptly afterwards, with customary boldness, Cunningham sent de-

stroyers against the Africa supply convoys and soon destroyed a very important one.

Still we find no vigorous action by the Germans to concentrate submarines and strong air forces in the area, or to assault Malta, though often discussing the operation. Throughout the war in the Med, Axis plans shattered on British (and later American) naval powerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;except for Crete, and came within a hair of failing there.

T h e Soviets' relentless drive for maritime ascendancy in the ominous 1970's proves that they are determined not to make the same mistake as Hitler.

In sudden and brutal assault Hitler crushed Yugoslavia and Greece. N o w the stage was set for Crete. T h e main thrust of the book covers the ensuing campaign.

Admiral Ansel recounts it in detail from the planning, improvisation and differences among commands in Greece throughout the fighting on the island. Some might find the detail overwhelming. Most readers, however, will relive with the men on the spot the confusion and uncertainty, the achievements and failures of men on each side in fluid combat. Everything depended upon initiative, the spirit of the offensive, the unwavering tvill to tvin.

Admiral Ansel makes clear that the defenders could have defeated the airborne invasion, just as the fleet did overwhelm the makeshift seaborne effort that might have made Crete with proper routing and air protection. At critical moments in the decisive Maleme Airport area British commanders failed to press on or to counterattack in force. O n the other hand, even the most subordinate German commanders picked u p the ball and ran. W h e n they were at their last gasp, they still drove on.

In war as in life, the issue often hinges on a knife edge. W h e n both sides "can do no more," a final effort tips the balance.

This truth stands out sharply on Crete.

T h e airborne attack was not a brilliant success. It almost failed. Despite overwhelming German air superiority, it would have failed if British leadership ashore had matched the undeviating purpose and initiative of the Germans. It would have failed anyhow had the gallant

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'On the land I am a lion, but on the water I don't l^now where to begin."

Adolph Hitler

British Navy not been hamstrung by inadequate AA armament and lack of air cover.

In 1941 no navy or army had a really effective AA defense. In the 5"/38 gun and Mk. 37 Director the USN had the finest long range system in the world—though, because of meager funds, installed on too few ships. The Royal Navy had both a less effective system and too few guns. Besides the long reach, a ship must also have a withering medium range and close in defense. No major nation had these essentials. They would evolve in 1941-42 from guns earlier developed by neutral nations —the 40mm Swedish Bofors and 20mm Swiss Oerlikon—and from directors and gyro sights developed by the USN. Had these and sufficient carriers been available to Admiral Cunningham off Crete the results would have been reversed.

as history. But of them all none exceeds the crucial importance of seapower with its own strong aviation to insure our country's salvation. Readers will lay the book down with regret and profit.

E. M. Eller '25

most desperate need to control the sea— Britain is phasing out her attack carriers and many men seek the same catastrophic error for the United States.

This good book contains a mine of lessons—many merely repeated ones as old

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Although the Royal Navy operated the first carriers, late in World War I British civilian leadership made the grave error of excising aviation from the Navy and placing it under the RAF. Like much theory, this failed dismally in practice. On the eve of World War II, the decision was reversed, but lost years can't be made up overnight. Britain entered the war with too few carriers and low performance naval aircraft. Thus Admiral Cunningham lacked the means to meet the airborne attack in its most vulnerable phase—the moment of jump. The air assault almost failed as it was. Carrier air groups would have ensured certain failure.

The United States just escaped following the British politicians into the same disastrous error—first in the 1920's, and again on the eve of the Korean war when plans were underway to cut USN carriers to 4 and ultimately zero. Such is the fantasy of human gullibility that today—at a time of

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Coach Rick Forzano Departs

On the unexpected resignation of Coach Forzano, tvho has joined the professional Detroit Lions, Shipmate o^ers these comments from the Washington Post: "Rick Forzano, a man of principle, grace and wit, has left the head football coaching position at Navy of his own accord. There was simply too much heartache and struggle brought on by too many soul-crushing losses for this proud and competent man to bear." " N o loss was more bitter than his last, 23-15, to a greatly inferior Army team.

Forzano made several tactical blunders that day, and was the first to admit. 'I'll take all the blame for that one,' he said, and he did."

"Charles Miletich, a linebacker and next year's captain, said, 'But Coach Forzano will always be with this team. We had a little meeting after Coach told us he was leaving. N o one is talking about quitting.

N o one feels betrayed. We're happy for him. It was his decision to make. He's a hell of a man.' " "Anyone who ever met Forzano would agree." Shipmate does, and wishes him every success wherever he goes.

Firm Navy 1973 Football Schedule

Navy has finalized its 1973 football schedule with the addition of an eleventh opponent, and announcement of a site for the Air Force game.

J. O. Coppedge, Director of Athletics, said the Midshipmen will meet Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., on September 15th to open the 1973 card. It marks the fourth consecutive year that Navy has played an eleventh game, first authorized under N.C.A.A. legislation passed in 1970.

The Navy-V.M.I. game will be the sixth in a series that dates from the last century.

It will, however, mark the first meeting of the two teams in Lexington. Navy started the rivalry with a victory (21-5) in 1898 and has captured each of the subsequent contests, most recently by a 21-12 score in 1963 when the Midshipmen's Lambert Trophy winners survived a scare to edge the Keydets in Norfolk's Oyster Bowl game.

Coppedge also announced that Navy's October 20th game with Air Force will be played in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium here. It is the first time in the young service rivalry that the Falcons have visited Annapolis. Previous Air Force games hosted by Navy have been staged in Baltimore, Washington, and Chicago.

T h e Midshipmen have made two visits to Colorado Springs.

T h e complete 1973 Navy schedule: September 15, at Virginia Military; 22, Penn State; 29, at Michigan.

October 6, at Boston College; 13, Syracuse (Homecoming); 20, Air Force; 27, at Pittsburgh.

November 3, at Notre Dame; 10, at Tulane; 17, Georgia Tech at Jacksonville, Fla. ( N i g h t ) .

December 1, Army at Philadelphia.

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Linebacker Miletich Elected New Navy Football Captain

Linebacker Charlie Miletich of Chicago, 111., has been elected Captain of the 1973 Navy football team. A regular outside linebacker for Coach Rick Forzano's defense this past fall, Miletich averaged better than 22 minutes in each of his eleven appearances. His defensive statistics included a pass interception against Boston College.

Miletich is the fourth consecutive linebacker to captain the Midshipmen, following in the footsteps of Bill McKinney (1970), Rick Porterfield (1971), and Jim Garban (1972). " W e have certainly started the 1973 football season on the right foot with the election of Charlie Miletich as team captain," Navy coach Rick Forzano said.

"Charlie is an intense and intelligent football player with the qualities of leadership so necessary to meet his new responsibilities as captain."

Plagued by injuries, Miletich played in only four varsity games as a sophomore.

His total playing time of 29 minutes against Boston College, Michigan, Miami, and Notre Dame was not enough to qualify for a varsity letter. A starting defensive cornerback for the 1970 Plebe team, Miletich was moved to linebacker in the spring

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of his Plebe year. "It was as though the position was made for him," Forzano said at the time.

At Brother Rice High School in Chicago, Miletich won four football letters as a split end and defensive halfback. During Miletich's junior and senior seasons. Brother Rice captured the South Section championship of the Chicago Catholic League. Miletich also lettered in scholastic hockey. Before entering the Naval Academy, the new captain spent one year at the Gunnery Prep School in Washington, Conn., where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball.

Squash, Fencing, Track Teams Write Another Successful Score The refrain is certainly familiarâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unbeaten in squash, unbeaten in fencing, unbeaten in indoor track.

There is, however, still plenty to sing about as three Navy teams head into the second half of their winter schedules protecting perfect won-lost records.

Coach Art Potter, whose 24 seasons are littered with hits, directed the squash rackets through 12 appearances with only one close call. The Mids hung up nine shutouts and were pressed only by Princeton (5-4) before the semester break. Pennsylvania, Harvard, and Army are the principal hurdles remaining between Potter and first unbeaten squash season since 1960-61.

Individually, Rory Fisher, Rusty Gordon and Rich Lindsay were enjoying the most success for the Midshipmen. All three were unbeaten in 12 matches. Fisher is a senior, Lindsay and Gordon both youngsters.

Jim Gehrdes discovered the key to indoor perfection last season and he isn't about to misplace it. On the heels of last winter's 8-0 record, the Navy thinclads reeled off five straight victories and left a trail of broken indoor records behind. Weightman Ted Bregar, who gets better with every toss, shattered the 35-pound weight mark in consecutive meets, finally throwing 64 feet, 6'/2 inches, against Maryland. Mike Berkowitz's indoor shotput mark, standing unchallenged since 1964, fell when Scott Haney threw an even 60 feet, also in the Maryland meet.

Another of Gehrdes' field cast, triple jumper Pat Faust, stretched 49 feet in the Maryland meet to crack another mark.

Two of Navy's bright new track stars are sprinter Ike Owens, a Plebe, and pole vaulter Todd Brannon, a second classman.

Owens collected a pair of firsts in three

tries and Brannon garnered three wins in four appearances.

Continuing a record assault was long jumper Jim Campbell, who equalled Navy's previous best with a leap of 24 feet, /4 inch, against the Terrapins. The work of Bregar, Haney, Campbell, and Faust left only the high jump and pole vault records standing in the field events.

There was good running as well, particularly by Dale Bateman in the 1000, Gene Watson in the 600, and Wayne Kennard over the 60-yard high hurdles.

Gehrdes also got consistent performance from John Gorman and the Kramer twins, Jim and Jeff. Kennard, Heptagonal champion as a sophomore, was undefeated in the hurdles.

A young fencing team had veteran Coach Andre Deladrier concerned before the season but any trepidation vanished with three straight victories to open the campaign. Quicker than you could say Douglas Fairbanks, the Midshipmen had disposed of St. John's, Princeton, and North Carolina.

Through three starts. Navy's best weapon was the one Deladrier considered potentially the worst, epee. Minus all three of last year's starters, the Navy coach has built another Eastern challenger around a youngster, Mel Patterson, and a transfer from foil, Lou Knotts. Both posted early records of 5-1 for the 20-7 epee fencers.

All-American Ed Donofrio, as expected, was carrying the burden in foil with a 7-2 log and help from Pete Varsanyi, a freshman who was 5-2. Top sabreman was Bill Rose, another familiar name. Rose's personal record was 7-1.

In other winter sports, the Midshipmen found the going a little tougher than usual.

The gymnasts were 1-2 after back-to-back losses to Temple and Penn State. A rocky start (0-4) had the swimmers reeling but Coach John Higgins seemed to have righted the list with two consecutive victories at Shipmate's deadline.

Wrestlers Find Wins Tough In Fast Mat Company

The defending NCAA university and college division wrestling champions, Cal Poly and Iowa State, presented their credentials to Navy's Eastern titlists in early season dual meets and the Midshipmen were duly impressed. The college champs, Cal Poly, left Annapolis with a 21-11 victory. Iowa State swept through town like

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its namesake, the cyclone, scattering the Midshipmen 35-5 in a head-to-head confrontation.

The Iowa State setback left Coach Ed Peery's outfit with a 7-4 record. While the Midshipmen were convincing winners in six of seven appearances against Eastern foes, they found the win column more elusive in intersectional matches, beating only Southern Illinois in four tries.

A pair of youngsters, Dan Muthler and Jeff Simons, tied for the team leadership in won-lost percentage through eleven outings. Muthler, taking over for the graduated Lloyd Keaser at 142 pounds, and 190pounder Simons were both 9-1-1. Letterman John Christensen, a second classman, also had nine victories to go with a pair of losses.

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The 11-match won-lost records for Coach Ed Peery's other regulars: 118-Lance Leonhart, 3-6-1, 126-Ken Berger 5-4-1, 134-Fred Hahndorf 2-4-1, 150Don Mason 3-3-1, 158-Ross Chaffin 5-3-0, 167-Bob Hartman 7-3-0, and UnlimitedLarry Loerch 3-4-1.

Sharp Cage Play Fails To Better Won-Lost Mark

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In one four-day span recently, the Navy basketball team forced national leader Kermit Washington to settle for 10 rebounds, about half his usual total, and held the University of Maryland's fifth-rated offense 17 points under its season's scoring average.

For the effort, the Midshipmen picked up a pair of losses—73-62 to American and 76-67 to Maryland. Coupled with a 66-55 setback at Air Force, it was Navy's third straight defeat and left the Mids with a 7-7 record as Shipmate went to press.

While the won-lost figures may not reflect it, the current edition of the Navy basketball is one of the best in some time, perhaps since the Mids went to the National Invitation Tournament in 1962.

There is promise for the future, as well, with a starting lineup composed entirely of underclassmen.

Youngsters Bob Burns and Mickey Hampton see-sawed as scoring leaders in the first half of the campaign. Through 14 games. Burns forged a slender lead of five points over his backcourt teammate. T h e 6-foot-7 pivotman from Brooklyn, N.Y., was averaging 12.7 markers while H a m p ton, quarterback of the backcourt, was at 12.3. Burns was also the team leader in rebounds with 112, a bulge of six over second classman Gary Carter. Hampton topped the club in assists with 78—forty more than his nearest challenger.

Spring Athletic Schedules

May 4, at Army; 5, at Cornell ( 2 ) ; 8, Gettysburg; 9, at Maryland; 12, Princeton; 19, N e w York University ( 2 ) ; 29, at Penn State ( 2 ) .

June 2, at Army.

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May 5, Adams Cup vs. Penn, Harvard (V,JV,P) at Annapolis; May 12, Eastern Sprints (V,JV,P) at Worcester, Mass.; 31, IRA Regatta (V, JV,P) at Syracuse, N . Y .

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May 5, Callow Cup vs. Penn, M.I.T. (V,JV,P) at Annapolis; 12, Eastern Sprints (V,JV,P) at Worcester, Mass.

Golf April 6, Southern Connecticut; 7, Harvard and Penn State; 11, Pennsylvania; 14, Georgetown; 25, Villanova; 27, at Columbia; 28, at Princeton.

May 5-6, Easterns at Penn State; 9, Maryland and Virginia.

June 2, at Army.

Lacrosse March 17, Dartmouth; 21, Washington College; 24, Cortland State; 31, Cornell.

April 4, Harvard; 7, at Princeton; 14, Maryland; 21, at Virginia; 25, at Rutgers; 28, Hofstra.

May 5, at Johns Hopkins; 12, Army.

Tennis April 6, Williams; 7, Columbia; 9, Johns Hopkins; 11, at Swarthmore; 13, Dartmouth; 14, Harvard; 18, at Georgetov^n; 21, Pennsylvania; 24, George Washington; 27, at Yale; 28, at Brown.

May 4, Washington & Lee; 5, at Cornell; 8, at Maryland; 11, Air Force; 12, Princeton; 16, at Penn State.

June 2, at Army.

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March 31, at American University Relays.

April 7, Manhattan; 14, St. John's; 2 1 , Maryland; 28, at Penn Relays.

May 5, at Quantico; 12, Heptagonal Championships at Brown; 19, East Carolina; 25-26,1-C-4-A Championships at Rutgers.

June 2, Army.

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Sec'y, Capt. Clyde R. Robinsoa, USN (Ret.) 107 Scott Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 45

08 Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P.O. Box 131, Bonita, CA 92002 Percent Members: 50 The following notice appeared in the 15 December edition of the San Diego Evening Tribune: "Retired Cdr. and Mrs. Alan G. Olson of 'El Miradero,' Bonita, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary at a recent luncheon for family members in the Crown Room of Hotel del Coronado, where they had spent their honeymoon." Their four children with spouses were at the event.

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Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 50 The class notes with regret the death of Mrs. Amos T. Hathaway, the former Marianne Train, daughter of our classmate, RAdm. Harold Train and May Train. Our deepest sympathy to Capt.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.) 5509 Grove St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46901 Percent Members; 57 Thanks again to the Christmas cards for news of many classmates and associates. With the passing years the cards grow more beautiful and the expressions of friendship warmer, and more "mellow."

The beloved sister, and lifelong companion of Theo (Mrs. Lorain) Anderson "just went to sleep and didn't wake up." Our Andy's daughter Cynthia is Theo's guardian angel, and her religious faith is wonderful!

Mary (Mrs. Don) Beary has had an exciting trip to New Guinea, the Fijis, New Zealand and Australia this year. The bridge game with Fanny Sherman and Mary Pownall meets frequendy.

Sid (Captain Howard B.) Berry checks in with a lovely card, and kind words for 1910.

A newsy note from Carolyn Davidson (Mrs. Lyal A.) about the problems of Vinson Hall, her trip to Newport and a visit with Mary (Mrs. Cam) Smith, whom she reports as "just the same," and her visits with her grandson, Midn.

Lyal A. Davidson II. Col. John P. (Stumps) Edgerly talks about his nine grandchildren, but says "I am not bragging-" And from Le Prieure on Lake Geneva comes a cordial message from Margie (Mrs. Pat) Flanigan recently back from a visit in England with Pat's sister.

H a p (Capt. Herbert R.) Hein still gets in his golf games, tho he finds it a bit strenuous.

Claire (Mrs. Frank) Kelley sends from Fort Myers a letter from her younger brother, Col. Parmlee (Ret.), reminiscent of the old days of the armored cruisers based in San Diego—the days of the Madero Revolution.

Elsie (Mrs. Robt. C.) Lee reminisces about old days, old times, old friends from her home—still at 575 Park Ave., NYC. Frank (Capt. F. H.) Luckel and Gladys are very appreciative of news of old friends of 1910.

Margo (Mrs. Robert T.) Merrill sends greetings to all from Adantis, Fla. From Peg (Mrs. Tom) Nicholson comes a lovely Acrostic on her name—full of cheer and good wishes. She leads a very wonderful life in Oklahoma City.

Swifty (Capt. J. P.) Norfleet says he has become a "3-legged man"; and that Henriette is having problems not only with her heart, but with making him behave himself.

Gertie Lang Smith is a very busy lady with many friends, and many "do-good" activities in La Jolla. Sees Fanny Sherman and the Pownails frequently. Just back from a trip to Portugal, Spain and Morocco. Her 18-year-old grandson is now in "boot camp" at San Diego.

Cordial greetings to all from Jack (Cdr. John H.) Smith and Virginia.

Fanny (Mrs. Ted) Sherman sends her characteristic warm and affectionate greetings to 1910.

From the Shipmate staff the loveliest view of the new USNA with the Christmas Star shining over it. Much appreciated.

Evelyn (Mrs. Francis P.) Traynor was at home on Massachusetts Ave. for Christmas; but probably not for long.

We quoted Frances (Mrs. "Judge") Underwood last month on her happy safari in Africa.

An odd coincidence! Both Charlie (RAdm. C. J.) Moore and your Reporter must apologize

for not sending Christmas greetings to any friends; and both for the same reason. Charlie picked up an acute viral pneumonia on the recent trip to Newport for the dedication of Spruance Hall due to the inclement weather. He was in Bethesda until near Christmas. And your reporter was caught by a ECG (electrocardiograph) with a leaky valve, or something, in his pumping mechanism, and was rushed to hospital CCU (Cardiac Control Unit) and after two weeks released "in the custody of his son." It all sounds rather ominous but with both Charlie and his Reporter all seems under control. Both are back to normal routine!

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Sec'y, Capt. W . D . Chandler, USN (Ret.) 2029 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 60.5 The sad news has finally reached us of the death on 17 October of Robert Pierpont Mohle after a brief illness in a San Bernardino hospital.

He was one of the most loyal members of our class, who could usually be found among those present whenever members of the class assembled.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to his widow, Hilda, his son Robert Henry and four grandchildren. Services were held at Allen Funeral Home, followed by cremation at Mt. View Cemetery.

Hilda may be addressed at 219 N. Date St., Rialto, CA 92376. (See details in February "Last Call.")

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Pres., VAdm. George H. Fort, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert A. Lavender, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 66.7 Christmas greetings have been received from John Falge, Ruth and Ozzie O s g o o d and Dorothy and Josh Ventor.

Steve Robinson has been having a bout with the flu, which is and has been quite prevalent in Coronado and the West Coast.

Savington Crompton '24 has written: "Your publication in November Shipmate of Mike Morrissey's poem had echoes here in Florida.

"Karl Hensel, RAdm. '23, stopped at my house and reported the article's poem. Karl was the exec and the engineer officer in the R-14 on that stormy crossing from Honolulu to San Diego —15 days, and lots of superstructure carried away. He says that it was 1928 or 1929.

"The class of 1924 gets into the story also.

Captain Mansfield sent it to you and I delivered it to my neighbor here, Mike's widow, Mrs. Helen Morrissey. She gets Shipmate, but missed the poem."

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Pres., VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., MGen C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4784 Old Dominion Dr., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 76 There were several sad returns from our Christmas cards: Ruth Lott (Mrs. J. M.) wrote from Douglas, Ga., that Jim passed away last October, and was buried just 28 days before his 83d birthday. He was sick for about six years, and had several strokes. She is staying on at the home. The class extends deep sympathy to her and the family.

Also, cards to Ralph Vaili and N e i l Pfa£F were returned with the notation "Moved, not forwardable." 1 will try to trace them down.

The joint '13 Army and Navy luncheon for December was attended by G l e n n Davis, Jimmy Hall, Gardiner Helmick and T h e b Thebaud for Navy, and Ernest D u p u y and T e x Davidson for Army. Ernest Dupuy is a noted military historian, so we dub the old soldiers' and sailors' tales that we spin (and there are plenty of them) by the high sounding tide of "historical discussions"! We welcome reinforcements—the Army and Navy Club, Washington, on the first Wednesday of the month, at noon.

Generous donations for the Class Fund have been received from T i m Timberlake's son in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Hattie Hatch, Mike Hudson, Fred Dillingham, Roy N e w e l l , and Sandra Fenn. Nellie Todd sent a donation in memory of Chap. The class is grateful for these gifts.

A number of replies have been received in answer to a questionnaire about our 60th reunion.

With about 50 per cent of the replies in, there seems to be a preponderance for holding it in Washington, at the Army and Navy Club, in the fall, at about the time of homecoming. Transportation is convenient, accommodations are easier to get, and arrangements can be made for those who wish to attend some homecoming events, to get to Annapolis and back. When all replies are in, an All Hands Bulletin will be sent out with all details.

Roy N e w e l l writes: "I have sold my house in Miraloma Park, and have moved to a high-rise apartment in Park Merced. My new address is Apt. 612, 100 Font Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94132. Red Ruble once lived here."

A note from D o n Douglas: "1 live rather quietly, but have good health up to now. I still have my boat, a small diesel displacement cruiser.

It seems to give me more fun with litde effort than anything else. My sincere best to all hands."

Mike Hudson: "The years pass and the days go by with never-ending speed. We can't hold up time, but maybe we can get more out of it, because we don't have to hurry to get places or get things done. I am not tired, but I have slowed down, and hope to take the rest in leisurely stride.

Our winter is being disagreeable, so for a change of climate and because we like bridge tournaments.

Hazel and 1 are going to New Orleans for a week of bridge, and to St. Petersburg the next week.

We find the New Orleans food spots attractive and alluring; and the climate of St. Petersburg rejuvenating, especially when we have had some real winter here."

Mac Miller sent a Christmas card featuring the Star of Bethlehem, and a message reflecting his deep interest in cosmology: "This phenomenon (the star) may have been, as some scientists claim, a super nova. However, it represents, I

believe, a turning point in human affairs, the like of which has never been seen before or since."

H u g h W h i t e from Miami: "Billie flew to Los Angeles for a ten-day visit with her aunt, 91, which included Thanksgiving. 1 got along pretty well 'camping' and was just about getting used to 'suffering,' when she returned. I doubt that I would ever like it."

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Pres., RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. W i l l i a m K. Beard, USNR (Ret.) 199 Hanover St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D . Swain, USN (Ret.) 4130 Huriey Dr., La Mesa, CA 92041 Percent Members: 71 Buena and "Hogan" McGuigan must have sensed the oncoming of the early January record cold wave. . . . They took off just before it began on a cruise among the Caribbean Islands.

The Perrys had already gone South. Smart folks!

John Hale came over from his home in Bethesda to go with Dessa and me to the Annapolis chapter January alumni luncheon meeting.

The speaker was an officer from the JAGS office.

Subject: "Discrimination/Discipline: Fact/Fiction." Very timely.

A Christmas card from Hazel Maury, presently at her native heath in North Carolina, expresses her nostalgia for Annapolis. She reports that she is, "Getting about just fine on my walker and enjoying being in my home town for the winter with another sister. Lo and Pat (Daughtridge) will be with us for Christmas."

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lieve I'm that old! My family gave me a chair in the U.S.N.A. Memorial Stadium as a birthday present—what could have been nicer?" Margaret added, "Our best to all 1915ers—do stop by next summer."

Rafe Bates: "A Marine LCol., MichaeJ Murray, and I drove to the game. Excepting for the game, our stay in Philadelphia was very pleasant.

I saw Scott Baker and Betty, but that was all of our class. I did not see any classmates at the game. Are we getting too old or are we very smart? The game was outrageous. The idea that with such a fine group of players the coach could do litde is incredible. The coach sent in the plays, most of which were poor. Army expected to lose."

T e d Breed: "You didn't miss anything by not coming up to the game. It was better on TV. I never go to the games any more. 1 had to hear the Notre Dame-Navy game on radio, which is dull, but anything is better than a trip to that dull stadium. I leave that to Vickrey and Rafe Bates. Shipmate came today and no news of the class. Isn't it time we get out a Bulletin? We are losing touch with one another. There is only one classmate here in town, Scott the Baker.

Let's hear from you soon."

Our classmate Joe Chadwick and his wife Margaret established the highly successful Chadwick School in Palos Verdes from which they retired after 30 years of schooling. Now, Margaret, with indomitable courage and almost four score years of age behind her, is starting again.

She plans the establishment of another boarding school at a beautiful spot in Borrego Springs, Cal. It is a big venture and we wish her well.

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Chairman, Class Comm., Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D . Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 81

Pres., Adm. Arthur W. Radford, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.), 611 West 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.), 1327 Inspiration Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 Percent Members: 71.5

The class secretary regrets to announce the death of Capt. William N e l s o n on 8 December 1972, after a heart attack. Bill had been working right up to the last day. He was buried in Alta Mesa Military Cemetery at Palo Alto. Services were conducted by LCdr. Farness of the Chaplain Corps. His widow Faye will continue to live at 360 Golden Oak Dr., Portola Valley, CA 94025. Further information covering Bill's career in the Navy and his many activities in civilian life furnished by Capt. Ralph S. Barnaby, USN (Ret.), will be covered in "Last Call."

Christmas cards brought forth: Belle Mitchel: "Peg recovering nicely. Coop once again winning the battle. Just maybe I'll come East this fall."

The Sam Jenkins: "We are having Christmas with one of Eileen's daughters and then take off for Palo Alto. Hoping to get over the hump in Northern California before the snows. Have snow tires, regular tire chains, and a load of bricks to hold the car down."

Doris Burnett: "Let's have some 1915 news in Shipmate\\\ Many Christmases have passed since we first knew one another at the Naval Academy."

The Wotherspoons: "We've just returned from the Lawn Club in New Haven where all of 'Clan Waterspout' gathered to celebrate my 80th birthday. 34 showed up—whatta party. Can't be-

As these notes are being typed (early January 1973) the holidays are over and a new year starting. We wish to thank all hands for the many greetings received. The cards are still on display to add to the Christmas decorations here at home.

In the absence of any snow so far this winter in these parts such decorations help a lot more than usual to make us have the full Christmas spirit.

The month of December brought a mixture of good and bad news concerning the class. Highlighting the good news was the honor paid to Arthur Radford by having the airbase at Subic Bay in the Philippines named for him. The full story on that will have to wait until Raddy returns home and submits his report. The sad news concerned the demise of two classmates and a widow: Arthur Miles, L. Vance Jefferis and Margaret Roberts, widow of John Roberts and sister of Earle Jenkins.

"Arturo" died peacefrully in his sleep at home in San Marino, Cal. during the night of 19 Dec. He had an operation in October but was thought to be recovering nicely from that and his death was unexpected. Services were held in Pasadena (see West Coast news) on 22 Dec. and burial was in Arlington on 28 Dec. with full military honors.

Representing the class as honorary pallbearers at Arlington were Mick Carney and George Hussey. The class sent appropriate floral wreaths for both memorial services and the burial services.

42 (See "Last Call" for more details of the distinguished career of this outstanding officer and classmate.)

To Mary Kirdand Miles, their daughter, Mary Marshall, and to their three grandchildren we all extend our sincere deep-felt sympathy for their great loss and ours. We talked with Mary while she was in Washington for the final rites and were deeply impressed by her courage in the face of three cruel losses in her family in recent months—her brother, Fred Kirtland, a younger brother earlier in the year and then Milo. May God give her continued strength to carry her burdens with the same courage she has shown up to now.

The death of Jeff Jefferis was announced by his widow. Marguerite, in a letter dated 19 Dec. in which she told of his long batde with lung trouble which came to an end 16 Dec. in Maidand, Fla., their home for the last five years. Prior to that they had lived in Houston, Tex. for five years to be near a daughter and her family there. Jeff, after serving in the Army as a captain during the first World War, settled in Neptune, N. J., where he taught mathematics in the high school there for some 35 years. While there he became active in the Boy Scouts, was a skipper in the Sea Scouts, and was awarded the Silver Beaver medal from the Monmouth County Boy Scouts of America.

Upon retiring from teaching some ten years ago they moved to Houston and then for health reasons to Florida where he continued his interest in the Scouts. He held office as a district commissioner in both the Monmouth, N.J., and the Central Florida councils of the Boy Scouts of America. Jeff was a member of the American Legion Post 24 of Asbury Park, N.J. and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Maitland, where memorial services were held for him followed by burial in Houston. (See "Last Call" for more details.)

The class made a donation in Jeff's memory to the Monmouth County Boy Scouts. To Marguerite, their daughter, Mrs. George H. Jewell, Jr. of Houston, and his three brothers and three grandchildren, the class sends its sincere sympathy for their loss of this fine gendeman and true American.

Margaret Jenkins Roberts died on New Year's day at Vinson Hall, McLean, Va., after a long illness. She was buried in Arlington on 3 Jan. with simple graveside services. The class provided a blue and gold wreath as a small tribute to her memory. Margaret was a particularly esteemed member of the distaff side of the class, not only for her interest in it through the years but for the unique position of being both a wife and a sister to members, equalled oidy, we believe, by Mary Miles. She leaves a son, John, Jr., of Washington, and three grandchildren as well as a host of friends who will miss her as will we all. May all three rest in peace.

For more cheerful news we now follow some of the wanderings of the more lively members of the clan since last reported. After some gende persuasion we finally got Bobby Bourne to report on his and Jeannette's trip last winter covering some parts of the world not usually included in the itinerary of a couple who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 21 Dec. last. The story as told by Bob is quoted verbatim: "We started shordy after Christmas (1971), with first stop in Honolulu for 24 hours. This permitted us to see Eva Sumner, George's widow. She still lives in the same house on Dowsett Ave. up on the

hill, and is in very good health. Then Manila for one day, where we saw the impressive memorial on Corregidor.

"Then Rangoon, Burma. Foreigners were allowed only 24 hours in the country the previous year, but now it was extended to one week. The Burma countryside with its treasures and natural beauty is very interesting, and the people pleasant and unsophisticated. They have been kept within their borders, while foreigners were kept out. . . . In Mandalay we ran into, of all people, Duke Ellington and his band. They were on a trip around the world. 1 took home his autograph to our grandchildren. About 5000 Burmese turned out to his concert. Then India. By adding three weeks to the month spent there the previous year, we covered pretty well this fabulous country, by car when possible, or by air. One cannot quickly describe the great variety of sights and customs there. I can allude to one day at Varanasi (Benares), when we spent the entire day viewing the river from a boat at the great ghats, where thousands come for miles to bathe in the holy Ganges. 1 took many photos of the palaces and the multimdes, which included all castles, plus a few hundred hippies—American, British, German, French—in numbered order— who had taken over some covered hulks on the river. One of my snapshots just caught a hippy as he thumbed his nose at me.

"As for Africa, it was a great procession of animals, birds, and other wild life. We joined at Nairobi a safari sponsored by the University Club of New York. This was for two weeks, and included Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. To this, we added another two weeks on our own, in Uganda and Zaire (Congo), which included Victoria and Murchison Falls, and a photographic trip on the upper Nile. In the Congo, we were taken to a Pigmy camp, in the heart of the jungle—quite an experience. On the Club safari, there were 14 people—seven couples—and we had great fun.

The average age was in the middle 50's to early 60's, with a young lawyer reaching his 40th birthday during the trip. This made us the grandparents of the group. . . . We had with us a medicine which cured every patient overnight.

Formula on application. At the last, we made our way to Sintra, in Portugal, where we had a week of basking in luxury, followed by a trip home on a ship, another week of eating much and doing nothing. With it all my weight on return home was off five pounds. I figure it must have been off at least twice that just after the safari."

Thank you, Bob, for this very interesting account of a wonderful trip and exciting experiences.

We will look forward to seeing some of the slides you took at our 60th and don't forget to bring along some of that mysterious jungle medicine! No wonder you were willing to stay home this winter and do no more than celebrate your 50th, and we all send congratulations on that and may you both live to enjoy many more in health and happiness.

Florida and Jake Davis, as usual, fleeing from Tionesta for the winter, spent the holidays with their daughters and families in California. While there they enjoyed a get-together with Beatrice and Byron Dague for lunch in San Francisco.

In Jake's words, "We all had great fun giving the Old China Station a replay." The Davises are spending the remainder of the winter in Annapolis holding down Adelaide Fullinwider's house there while she is in Arizona for the winter.

Seems like a cozy arrangement all around!

Florence and Dutch W y n k o o p off to the

Virgin Islands for part of the winter as is their wont.

Ferdie Ginder, Sammy's widow, sent greetings to the class and thanks it for sending Shipmate to her. She enjoys hearing news of all in her home in Tallahassee, Fla., at 525 South Rd. (32301). She would be happy to hear direcdy from old Navy friends, being more or less isolated from personal contact with most.

WEST COAST NEWS On 14 Dec. in the Garden Room of the Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, 20 gathered for a cheerful 1916-17-18 lunch where early holiday spirit prevailed. Don Curtis again arranged beautiful, colorful in-season table centerpieces and a marvelous menu.

A minute of silence was observed in memory of Charlie Berwind. All were most happy to see Jim Steele, who was with Erma, West for some eight weeks, visiting his daughter and family, as well as his sister Gertrude Coors. All present joined in offering congratulations and best wishes to Jeannette and Bob Bourne on their 50th wedding anniversary on 21 Dec. Present were: 1916—Steele, Walter Webb, Carrington, McGinnis, Chapline, Herndon, Loyenthal, Emerson, Root, Rodgers and Grassie; 1917—Kiland, Bennett, Rogers, Richards, Wainwright and Comstock; and 1918—Perkins, Curtis and Nichols.

Five of the ladies present enjoyed their lunch in the Main Dining Room.

The sudden death of M i l o Miles cast a pall over the normal gaiety of the season for those of us here coming as it did but a few days before Christmas. All who could attended the memorial services for our distinguished classmate in the Chapel at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena on 21 Dec. The services were beautifully conducted by Milo's good friend, the Reverend George F. Regas, who especially personalized his departed friend. Among the many paying their respects were Connie and Lowell Cooper, Vada and T e x Gilliam, Harris Lyle and Chappy Chapline. Following the services the Gilliams hosted an excellent lunch at the "Pepper Mill," Pasadena, for the above classmates and wives present. It was fine to learn that Tex is still active in a most successful business.

Muriel and Lil Herndon spent the holidays in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Marie and Bert Rodgers were in the San Francisco area for a couple of weeks where they enjoyed the holidays visiting with the families of their three sons.

Ethel and D u k e Carrington have a new address: 4135 Idaho St., Apt. 5, San Diego, CA 92104.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Calhoun, USN (Ret.) 4230 Fordham Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 68 The following note came with a Christmas card from Gladys and Irish Moore. It is nice to hear Irish is better.

"Irish is feeling better all the time. He is constantly checked by his doctors. So far all is well.

In September a lump was removed from the other side of his neck. It was benign, but the next day he developed pneumonia. He was very ill, but he pulled thru again. He is a tough old Irishman.

43 "Have no plans for this winter. We enjoyed being in Phoenix last February, but it isn't as much fun going away, now that Irish cannot play golf. He was a litde bored. If Guy and Muriel Hoover had not been there, it would have been very dull. Love, Gladys."

It is with great regret that I report that Gilberte, die wife of our Andy Shepard, died in her sleep of a heart attack on 28 December. Funeral was private.

Many Christmas cards were received from the class, most wishing greetings to be extended to members.

It is good to be able to report that N i n o Gregory continues to improve and now gets around with spryness.

Ward Davis had been visiting his daughter, Dorothea, in Atlanta during the holidays. We'd been hoping to see him in Crabtown.

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Pres., Capt. W. J. Malone, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25di St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 60.2 We have just been talking with Elmer D u v a l l about visits (sometimes off the beaten path) in Spain and Portugal. To those of us who have followed the sea and who would like to walk in the footsteps, so to speak, of the old navigators and explorers, both countries hold many areas of historic interest. The prime choice of travel would be by sea and so after disembarking at Algeciras a good starting point would be Cadiz, some 80 miles westward, the oldest continuously occupied city in Europe (founded in 1100 B.C.) and the gateway (in the olden days) of invaders: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Moors, to name a few. It was outward through this gate, the Bay of Cadiz, that is, that Columbus sailed on his second, third and fourth voyages to the New World. On the first voyage, of course, he departed from Palos (farther to the west) near the now thriving town of Huelva, a short distance from which is the picturesque Franciscan monastery of La Rapida where Columbus stayed for a while, studied maps, and conferred; from one of the windows one can see where the three caravels—SANTA MARIA, NINA

and PiNTA—had anchored prior to sailing Friday, 3 August 1492, on that memorable voyage to the West Indies. Huelva and vicinity is well worth a visit since there are many points of interest relating to Columbus and his captains, brothers in the Pinzon family.

In the enclosure of the great Cathedral of Sevilla is the library of the second son of Columbus, Ferdinand. (A street leading to the great church is named for him "Calle Hernando Colon!") On display under glass are precious volumes which had inspired Columbus, had been used by him or may have been owned by him, some with marginal notes in the handwriting of the great navigator himself. Next to the Cathedral, one block away, is the Archives of the Indies, an imposing structure, a depository of historic documents. On view are priceless old maps, illuminated manuscripts ornamented with arms and emblems, and autographs of such greats as Columbus, Magellan and Amerigo Vespucci.

Another section of the building is reserved for study and research by accredited scholars.

In Portugal, Prince Henry, the son of King John I, made an outstanding contribution to the art of navigation; the site of the school he estab-

lished for maritime studies may still be seen at Sagres in Southern Portugal near Lagos. He died prior to voyages of Columbus but his teachings and those of his followers encouraged and guided Portuguese explorations and no doubt inspired Columbus and benefited him in a very substantial way.

In Lisbon there is a spacious and impressive "Plaza of the Discoverers" with a large map in the pavement depicting in mosaic the extensive travels throughout the world of Portuguese navigators. Nearby there is a handsome marble memorial—the prow of a ship—with the figure of Prince Henry the Navigator in the honored position at the bow facing the Tagus as a testimonial to his preeminent place in Portugal's seafaring history. Across the plaza is a maritime museum with its splendid displays, ship models, and portraits. One finds on the landing of one of the marble stairways a painting of Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope to India (Calcutta) which voyage brought great prestige and much wealth to Portugal. The above touches only in piecemeal the accomplishments of the seafaring men of Spain and Portugal in the XV and XVI centuries; a visit to those countries helps one appreciate how horizons were extended in those days through enterprise, bravery, faith and knowledge of the sea.

One of our classmates became a well-known cattle man. In May 1932, Lisle Henifin was retired for physical disability. He purchased a 28,000-acre catde ranch located near Hackberry, Ariz, and continued to operate it until he was recalled to active duty in July 1941. After release in 1945, he returned to Arizona and disposed of the ranch. However, while in the catde business he was prominent in various associations having interests in that work.

He bought a home at 809 Grandview Ave. in Kingman, Ariz, and lived there for several years.

In April 1949 he became an inspector of catde for the state and retired from that work only in March 1961. He became very active in the .American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks Lodge, Lions Club and the Mohave Catdemen's Assn. But this life did not continue long.

He had a stroke in June 1969. After two months hospitalization he returned home where he was cared for by Mrs. Clara H. Chaffee acting as nurse and housekeeper. Two years later, another stroke incapacitated him to such an extent that Mrs. Chaffee could no longer help him. He then went into a nursing home until his recent hospitalization at the Mohave General in Kingman, 21 Nov. At that time he suffered a massive stroke which took him nine days later, 30 Nov. 1972.

He was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Kingman, after services were conducted 5 December by BPO Elks officers at the Lodge.

Graveside services were conducted by representatives of the American Legion with military honors.

Mrs. Chaffee informed us that Lisle made all his funeral arrangements and was buried in uniform.

It happened that Lisle's sister, Mable Raub, was a patient in the same nursing home and passed away on 12 December. His survivors are a sister, Mrs. Merle Nelson of St. Paul, five nephews and two nieces. The class extends its sincere and deep sympathy to them, and its praise to Mrs. Chaffee for her patient and helpful attention to Lisle in his trying times.

As we went to press, we learned that Lisle had

a grand nephew, Cdr. Edward E. Henifin, USN '54, who, a submariner, is currendy on duty in the Pentagon. Lisle influenced this officer to enter the Academy and gave him his sword upon graduation. Cdr. Henifin will also come into possession of Lisle's class ring.

T o m m y D o b y n s suffered a severe heart attack at home on 4 January. The local rescue squad transported him to Walter Reed prompdy.

At this writing ( 1 / 6 / 7 3 ) he is under intensive care. The prognosis is good.

T o m l i n s o n writes: "We had a good run south in early November after election (Manzanillo, Mexico). Enjoying the usual ideal weather. We hit the waves, about 60 yards in front of the trailer, at 0715 for a before-breakfast swim—which peps us up for the day.

"We leave here late March. Will look at Mayan Ruins near Caxaca, cross border at McAllen, take in Golden Eagles' reunion at NAS Corpus Christi, see Larry and family at the 'Farm,' then leisurely back to Oak Harbor by early June. Best wishes to all hands."

In the May issue last year we reported the passing of Johnnie Walker (Theo. F. C.) in November 1971. Because of his final months fighting cancer his devoted wife, who had not been in the best of health, cared for him and prayed for him during that discouraging period. When he finally succumbed to the inevitable, she began to desire to join him in eternity. Last August she died at the nursing home in Sarasota where they had spent many sad but nevertheless loving times together. The class extends its sympathy to her only close relative survivor, a daughter, Mrs. Walter W. Wainio of Princeton, N.J. As forecast in your January column, Barney Kennedy walked out of the hospital having recovered satisfactorily with excellent care following a broken hip. He returned to his apartment, Monday, 8 Jan., having spent 75 days at Bethesda rarely out of bed and then only for short times during the last three weeks. More power to you, Barney.

A note from Joe Fowler to Bert Rogers "I am retiring fully on 1 Feb. and we expect to spend the balance of the winter at our home in Orlando, Fla. 1 have purchased a piece of coastal property in Maine and will spend most of the summers there, with a few business trips in between, which should give me a chance to attend our class luncheons in Washington, at last. Hope to see you soon."

We are grieved to announce to classmates of 1918, and other friends of "Swede" E. R. Johnson, that he died at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., on 23 December 1972 He entered the hospital on 19 December. (See "Last Call.")

In March 1965 he experienced a heart attack, which kept him hospitalized for several weeks.

While not in robust health since then, he maintained a fairly active life within his physical limitations. During the past five years he built for himself a very fine stereo with combined record player. He was a lover of fine classical and symphonic music. Following that, he built from blueprints, a two-manual Thomas Organ, with pedals, and then, at the age of 75, not knowing one note from another, had organ lessons. He continued his organ lessons until a few weeks before his fatal illness.

We wish to invite attention to his command of the INDIANAPOLIS from 30 August 1943 to 13 June 1944, during actions against Tarawa, Saipan and others. An expert seaman and brilliant leader, he was a constant inspiration to his men. He was

44 placed on the retired list on 30 June 1949 because of physical disability. His wife predeceased him in 1956.

Adm. Johnson is survived by two sisters, Hulda and Ruth, both living in Rockford. Address them at 4125 Crosby St., Rockford, IL 61107. The class extends deep sympathy to them in the loss of a close brother.

The class luncheon held at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, 3 January, was attended by Dobyns, Duvall, Mitten, Murphy, Smith and

Taylor.

BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH We hope greetings reach classmates to whom we send our very best as follows: Oliver Marston, 4th; John Crecca, 5 th; Arthur Craig and Sol Phillips, Uth; Vic Barringer and Lloyd Clifford, 18th. Ion Pursell and Graham Lester will have birthdays 1 April. Bob Parker's birthday is 5 April.

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Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. W m . M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 1110 Randolph Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 60.2 Some hope that these chronicles as the year ended could depart from the trend of an obimary column were dashed with the loss of three more members of the '19 family.

Beatrice Foster, Festus Foster's widow, died on 20 December following complications resulting from an automobile accident earlier in the month.

"Bee" was buried in Arlington on 29 December at a private ceremony attended by members of her immediate family. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Monroe E. Freeman, Jr., and six grandchildren residing at 11436 Orchard Lane, Reston, Va. RAdm. Rex LeGrand Hicks, USN (Ret.), died on 26 December at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Rex entered the hospital earlier in December for an operation to correct an aneurism. Circulatory problems arose following the initial operation requiring another to try and remedy the difficulty.

Unfortunately the strain on Rex's heart was too great and he died a few days later. Chapel services were held at Gawler's Funeral Home in Washington on 29 December followed by burial at Arlington. Classmates attending as honorary pallbearers were: Dyer, Fink, King, Rochester, Schaeffer, Tarbutton, Wynkoop and your reporter.

On 9 January RAdm. Ralph Henry Roberts, USN (Ret.), died at Elmira, N.Y. In recent years our "Shorty" had been seriously ill with respiratory ailments associated with emphysema. He and Arinthia had hoped to make the annual class get-together in Annapolis last year and were disappointed when his illness even then precluded making the journey. As these notes went to press "Shorty" was scheduled to be buried in Arlington on Friday, 12 January.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Peggy Hicks, Arinthia Roberts and the daughter of "Bee" Foster.

In writing to express his sadness over the loss of Logan Ramsey and Beauty Martin, two very close friends, Jimmy Sykes added some light notes to wit: "This is to check in and lend credibility to the rumor that I am still extant. Various descendents visit us from time to time when it fits in with their incessant travels and chide me for my hermitic way of living, as they put it. For the most part I'm content to sit on my ditty-box

and not say nothing to nobody. My doctor says the pump and plumbing are just fine but not to do anything I don't want to and to stop before I get tired. The pills, he says, are addictive so I mustn't let them get adrift, but I don't addict easily, I reckon, for I too often neglect to take them."

As a final light touch Jimmy enclosed a copy of an article by Leon Hale, columnist for the Houston Post, entided "Admiral's Catfish Hound."

Consenting to an interview subject to the stipulation that his name not be printed, the major portion of the column is devoted to an accurate brief of Jimmy's service and post service life.

What Hale was particularly interested in finding out was the truth or untruth about Jimmy's legendary hound said to be capable of hunting catfish.

Actually the hound is no longer alive but as told to Hale by Jimmy: "He was just a gray spotted hound and my wife always said he was the ugliest dog she ever know. But he had a special talent. I trained him to hunt catfish. I'd always put a little piece of catfish skin in his food so he associated the catfish odor with eating.

"In the summer when the water in the lakes and ponds draws down exposing the muddy sloping sides to the drying and cracking action of the sun the catfish will burrow down into that mud and enter a state in which metabolism almost ceases. They survive drought in this way. Well, when my hound hunted he worked over the mud sniffing into cracks. When he stopped and began digging I merely spaded down a foot or so and drew out a nice ten-pound catfish."

20 Chairman, Exec. Comm., Capt. Donald R. Osborn, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W m . A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 58 Happy New Year! and Health!

On 12 Dec. our distinguished classmate T o m m y Robbins died in Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London at 72. A fine obituary, prepared by his brother Bill, appeared in the New \or\ Times of 14 Dec. He was skipper of the new LEXINGTON in Jan. '45 and was active in air

strikes on Tokyo and supported the Iwo Jima and Okinawa amphibious operations. He was president of the Naval War College from 1953 to 1957.

The funeral service was held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Stonington, Conn., where he and Barbara lived at 2 Cannon Court. His ashes were strewn on the waters off Stonington. Besides his widow. Tommy is survived by their daughter, Mrs. Richard Armstrong of Summit, N.J., and two grandsons, and his brother, Wm. Bradford Robbins of New York City.

Barbara wrote on 24 Dec: "Will you please convey my thanks also to the members of the class of 1920 for the gorgeous red roses they sent.

I am most grateful."

Wallace L. Higgins, Jr., 7505 Salida Rd., Mentor, OH 44060, wrote to announce the death of his father, Cdr. W. L. Higgins, USNR (Ret.), our classmate, 27 Nov. '72. "Dad had been fighting a tough batde with cancer for the past five years and, as he said prior to his death, he was making his last port of call. Since retiring from the service. Dad had spent 26 years in Japan as an industrial consultant for Combustion Engineering, Gulf Oil and Japan Steel. He returned to the

States last year and made his home with us in Mentor until he felt able to assume an apartment in Euclid, Ohio, where he lived for the past nine months. Funeral services were held in Mentor, Nov. 30 and burial will be alongside his wife in Kamakura." All of us remember the dainty and graceful Japanese Mrs. Higgins at our 50th reunion.

Wally's ashes were taken to Japan Christmas Eve by his son Victor. Six sons and seven grandchildren survive him.

Monty Schulten's widow, Martha, was buried at Arlington on 10 January. We know no further details at present.

Viola and A n d y Anderson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 16 Dec. with a wonderful party. Congratulations to you both. It was a treat to be there and see them, their charming adopted daughters and their beautiful house, just beyond the Naval Observatory in 35th Place.

Oakleigh Repplier writes at Christmas: "All's well. A good 1972, chiefly for a six-week visit to Belgium with Judy and Jean and the incomparable litde grandchildren Julie, 3, and Lee, 2. Judy and Jean drove us to Amsterdam for a weekend.

We had several days with Jean's mother in Bruges and almost five days in Paris under Judy's competent guidance."

Our $200 contribution to the 20th Company's Wardroom has been acknowledged with thanks.

A classmate who wishes to remain anonymous has sent a gift of | 5 0 to the class treasury in memory of N e i l l Brantley. It was Marie Brandey who suggested that the gift go to the class.

On 26 Dec. the Haffs celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a party at Whitehall Inn given by their three daughters. Present were two daughters, 14 grandchildren, Dottie's sisters, a brother and many classmates and their wives. Congratulations to the happy couple who are spending several months in Florida.

We had 15 at our class luncheon on 29 D e c : Anderson, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Haff, Mansfield, Martin, Osborn, Page, Pearson, Plaskitt and Tusler. We voted for a Friday, 27 April, luncheon at Alumni House, Annapolis, to include wives and widows in this area. We have cleared this date with Alumni House.

Paul Schubert writes to the Daggetts from Wyoming: "We have been in an Arctic deep freeze for more than a weekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;25 to 35 below at night and never above zero in the daytime. However, I am stuck with it, as I am developing a cataract in my right eye, which is to be operated in Deaconess Hospital in Billings on Jan. 4. No problem. 1972 has been a good year, much happier and more relaxed than last. . . . 1 flew to England to visit friends for a couple of weeks in May. I finished the script for the 1974 Pageant for the Centennial of Wyoming's Masonic Grand Lodge."

In spite of a serious malady, Leora Coldwell flew to Spain, Adana, Turkey, Beirut and Cairo.

There for 39 days, Aswan, Luxor, then Athens for 16 days, Madrid for 8 days, Toledo and back to the States. She says: "We miss you and hope you will write." Her address and Harold's until 1 July: 411 Apple Rd., Newark, DE 19711. We wish them good health and a happy 1973.

The Eagletons write: "Our families are all well and busy. Bill Juniors were here on 'Home Leave' from Algiers during April and early May. This is their fourth Christmas in Algiers. They'll have 'the Residence' full for die holidays as the older boys come down from London. We celebrated our 50th anniversary Sept. 2. Lees and

45 Richards arranged a very happy gala day for us.

(Mary Louise) wasn't up to an Open House as (she) fell down our stair steps in August and was just able to drive as far as the country club for a delicious and lively family dinner." They plan to go to Mexico in late Jan. Congratulations, Mary Louise and Bill on your golden wedding!

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Pres., Mr. Homer O. Elmers Sec'y, RAdm. W i l l i a m B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 58.1 It is with deep regrets that we must report the death on 20 November of LCdr. Forrest H. Wells of a heart attack at his home in Triangle, Va. He is survived by his widow, Jane; a son, George T. Wells; four daughters, Mrs. Anne Robins of West Point, Va., Mrs. Martha Stiles of Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez of Waco, Tx., and Mrs. Katherine Mears of Swansea, Mass.; and seven grandchildren, to all of whom the class extends deepest sympathy. There were no services as Forrest had donated his remains to the State Anatomical Division in Richmond for research.

It is also with deep regrets that we must report die death of Capt. W a l t o n B. Pendleton on 9 December at USNH, Portsmouth, Va. He is survived by his widow, Inith. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 December with interment immediately following.

The class extends deepest sympathy to his widow.

It is with further regrets that we must report die death of Capt. Franklin O. Johnson on 15 December of a heart attack at the VA Hospital at Fort Wayne, Ind. He is survived by a son, Franklin O. Jr., of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a brother, William O. Johnson; and two grandchildren. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the survivors. Graveside services were held on Thursday, 21 December, at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Francisco, Cal. It is also with deepest regrets that we must report the death of Mrs. Elizabeth W. Olsen, widow of RAdm. Clarence E. Olsen, on 19 December at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. P. J. Ryan, wife of Capt. P. J. Ryan '50, and a nephew, Charles F. Olsen '54, a professor at the Naval Academy. Services were held on 23 December in the Naval Academy Chapel with private interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Attending the services were the following classmates: Doris and Van Hamilton, Red Condon, Charlie Erck, Bill Fletcher, Don Giles, and Anna Hanson Noble.

The class extends deepest sympathy to the survivors.

A note of thanks and appreciation has been received from Mr. Martin Mahoney for the spray of flowers sent by the class for the services of Mrs. Margaret M. Edwards, widow of RAdm. Raymond D . Edwards.

A note from Syd Bunting reports that his wife Vivian had undergone surgery in London, England, but that she was recovering nicely. We all wish for a full and speedy recovery for Vivian.

Joe Bolger reported that he planned to do some salmon fishing in Scodand for three weeks in February and March on the River Tay. Polly and Fred B o o n e headed for Coronado in mid-January for at least two months. We easterners, bogged down in the cold, cold winter, envy them.

A Christmas card from Lula and Ed Barnett reports that they have sold their chateau in Perigord, France, but will be returning to la belle France for long visits. They have changed addresses in Birmingham, Ala., to 4322 Ninth Ct., South, Birmingham, AL 35222. Lula's painting featured in Peintres de Chez Nous at St. Junien.

Her one-man show, Galerie Marengo, Angouleme, drew fine press notices. Ed Willis was Invite d'Honneur at the Perigueux Salon.

Betty and Ducky Lamdin celebrated their 50th Anniversary on 24 November with a champagne buffet for some 80 guests at their home in Roland Park, Baltimore. Among the surprise arrivals were a letter of congratulations from President Nixon, a son and wife from California, a grand-nephew also from California, and a grandson from NTC Great Lakes. Other guests included Anne and John D i n g w e l l , Nina and Heber Brumbaugh, Viola and Carter Anderson and Dot Cummings.

The monthly luncheon of the Annapolis-Washington group was held on 27 Dec. at the Army-Navy Club. Those present were: L.A. Brown, Eleanor and Cat Brown with son Randy and wife, Mimi, Margaret and Jim Dudley, Polly and Fred Boone, Wop Barbaro, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Dolly Fitzgerald, Louise and Homer Eimers, Mary C. and Legs Leggett, Phyllis and Johnny Snackenberg up from Sarasota, Fla., Lucile Kelley, Carol and Ed FuUinwider, Dan Gallery, Margaret and Don Giles, Heber Brumbaugh and Tom Kelly. After lunch Dan Gallery gave a most interesting run-down of the recent incidents concerning the KITTY HAWK and CONSTELLATION, he having recently

returned from San Diego where he had interviews with many officers and men of both ships, including the captains.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Evie Guthrie sailed shortly before Thanksgiving for an extensive Caribbean cruise and wrote that she expected to spend Christmas Day in Martinique.

The Christmas season was ushered in on 16 December when a colorful cocktail-buffet was held in the Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island

by Irene and John Watts Harris and Bunty and Lew Johns. The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce having been embarrassed by an unprecedented cold snap was pleased to welcome a warm front which brought rain for the party.

However, the rain failed to dampen the holiday spirits of the many civilian friends, neighbors and service friends who gathered to enjoy the seasonal potables and generous buffet. Music was furnished from an amplified accordion. The only poignant note was knowledge of the rumored decommissioning of the "Casa" which has long been the scene of many delightful private as well as official functions.

Bunty and Lew flew to Salt Lake City for a white Christmas with Bunty's family.

The Charles W o o d s o n s toured Mexico for two weeks and were last heard from via Tarjeta Postal postmarked "Guadalajara." They expected to return home in time to celebrate the New Year.

Paul Howard and Mary spent the holidays with their children in New Jersey, then headed for Washington and points west via Florida.

Marjorie and Malcolm E. (Duke) Selby sent holiday greetings to Bay Area friends and told of the sale of their lovely home in Tucson and the purchase of a new town house, "where we can look from the window and enjoy watching the grass grow." Their new address is: 4736 Calle Lampara, Tucson, Ariz.

Florence and George Cohan came north from

Coronado to spend Christmas with their son.

Jack, and his family.

Bay Area inhabitants survived the shock of the '49-er-Dallas Cowboy upset, the prophesied California earthquake failed to materialize and local classmates anticipate another golden year by the Golden Gate. All extend sincere wishes for abundant good health and happiness to classmates and families dwelling elsewhere in 1973.

22 Pres., Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Colu.mnist, RAdm. J. L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) 4000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 44 The responsibilities of class secretary will henceforth be in the capable hands of D o n Johnston whom President Zeke has appointed vice D o c Pratt at the latter's request in the interest of dividing the chores. Doc has been reappointed corresponding sec'y. with the single duty of handling news for the Shipmate column, a workable and agreeable arrangement for all concerned.

Almost a year ago we reported that Billy Miles was considering driving from California to Panama. She did, and here is her account: "The 4500 miles of direct road from the Texas border to the Panama Canal is good enough for daily buses, I'd heard, and last spring found it fun for two women in a '65 Plymouth (which her son put in good condition for the trip). We deviated from the direct road at times and ran the mileage up to 6700 in two months—sufficient for seeing old friends, gorgeous and not so good beaches, famous remote ruins, busy volcanoes, varied incomparable scenery, native markets with indigenous costuming and tempting shopping.

"You'll find the only bad roads are during the last 75 miles in Costa Rica before reaching the Panamanian border. Excellent hotels in all the big cities and tourist towns. That pyramid-shaped International Hotel (Howard Hughes' old hideaway) in Managua was good. Border officials were courteous and there was plenty of low octane gasoline. Food between hotels had better be carried, and a bit of Spanish is helpful in finding one's way to hotels since the city folk feel they already know where they are and don't put up signs. The good weather is during the dry season, November til May. Try it, you'll like it."

(Billy sold the car in Panama.)

It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Whitey Blick and Charlie Steele as written in the "Last Call."

News from Norfolk, courtesy of Leon Manees: "The Virginia Pilot recendy featured a fine article about Mrs. Beverly Owens Ault, Bill's daughter-in-law who has written a best-selling cook book titled 'Go Go Gourmet.' Beverly and the now Cdr. William U. Ault, USN, were married in 1957."

Ward Harrigan sends in a letter from the President of the New York State Agricultural and Technical College to Mrs. George E. Nold advising her that they will perpetuate the memory of her husband Professor George E. N o l d by naming the new physical education building "George E. Nold Hall."

We had a letter from D a v e R a u in the same mail with the same letter about George so the honor is widely acclaimed—and deservedly so.

This is the second building to bear the name of a classmate—the Engineering Budding of the Uni-

46 versity of Hawaii dedicated on 23 February bears Jasper Holmes' name as reported earlier in this* column. We know that these honors are a matter of great pride to all of us. And apropos the subject, conversation touched upon another distinguished classmate during the January luncheon session in Washington: Deacon Parsons who, in the opinions of a great many, is the greatest naval officer scientist since Michelson. We discussed his accomplishments and contributions to the development (with Dr. Taylor) of radar in 1935; following that, the proximity fuse using for the first time the miniaturization of electronics (which revolutionized the electronic industry). Lasdy the atomic bomb: Deacon, working side by side with Oppenheimer, assisted in putting the latter's plans into practical form—the end result saving thousands upon thousands of American lives. The USS PARSONS proudly bears his name.

A letter from Bob Moore says that $1,000,000 worth of firecrackers were exploded in Hawaii on New Year's Eve. It was estimated that 22,000 Japanese tourists were there that week. All is serene with the '22 group as they enjoy the salubrious climate, swimming, golf, and bridge. The "group" is listed in the geographical distribution of your '72 Directory—Bill Orr being the latest member.

Dave Studabaker writes about the December luncheon of the San Francisco area group: George N e e l y discussed the 50th reunion in detail, with pictures; and also the activities of the Alumni Association urging all who have not already done so to join. Pete Cogswell regaled the gathering enthusiastically along the same lines, and A l Homann gave a blow by blow report of his experiences in getting to Annapolis via space available travel with some hilarious details concerning his good fortune in making it.

There was considerable discussion re the Survivors Benefit Plan. (Wise discussion—with the prospect of having as good a time at the 55 th as we did at the 50di!)

From Ralph Earle: "This did not hit me until later but it may be a record of some sort: There were four ensigns from the old NEW YORK present at the 50th: Ingram, Lester, Malstrom and Earle. But checking up, we find that was tied by the old PITTSBURGH contingent: Saunders, Clay, Olch and Walters."

We are distressed to report the passing of June Millard's charming Sydney who died the last day of December in Charlotte where they had just moved. Sydney was buried in the National Cemetery at nearby Salisbury.

Frank Whitaker writes about a new book written by Rickover just off the Government printing presses. Eminent Americans: Namesal{es of the Polaris Submarine Fleet. It has been highly praised by Jack Anderson, the Washington columnist. The book is available from the Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Price $1.25 Stock # 5271 00315.

Navy History Highlights 2 March 1899 First Admiral of the Navy George F. Dewey appointed

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Pres., Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Class Reporter: Capt. Valentine L. Pottle, USN (Ret.), 660 Americana Drive, Apt. 47 Annapolis, MD 21403 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow, USN (Ret.), 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 46.7 We have it from an unimpeachable source that Arleigh Burke has resigned as head of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and is handling his many additional interests from his private office Suite 310, 1015 18th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. He and Bobbie "hosted," for the Christmas holiday season, a young, pretty, and petite Japanese lady who was his Confidential Aide and Interpreter in Kyoto. She is here now for graduate work. He recendy returned from a Texaco Director's inspection trip to Barbados and Trinidad; and has accepted an appointment on the Board of Advisors to The Citadel (Gen. Mark Clark's). Reportedly Bobbie will not give him lunch at home, hence the office in town. This, from the same source.

The old plebe year "oil burner," Ted Hasbrouck, and his wife Lennarie, send Christmas greetings from San Antonio, where the toads have taken over the cactus planter—protesting they want food stamps and bigger crickets. A stray cat has taken over his driveway—wants better chow, better bath facilities, and birth control services. He is desperate (at 73) working with Lennaire (at 72) for the almighty $—for others, and they may up anchor for the Tampa, Fla. area in late spring to open up still another branch business office. The Huguenot Historical Society at Paltz, N.Y. features the Abraham Hasbrouck house (1692) as a National Historic Trust member in a recent pamphlet and Ted quickly points out it was just paid for in 1965.

Southern Florida reports that Monk Myers dropped in on Wynne and Karl Hensel for breakfast on 18 December, and visited Alice and Randy Owsley the next day with one son in tow. With his waffles somewhat inflated Monk speaks of a possible record. Eight of his nine children live in Florida—seven of them in Coral Gables, where he also lives. Al Maher and Bess (Bellaire Beach) hope to make the reunion. Fritz Price reports from Cape Coral that Inez and he had four of their grandchildren with them over Christmas, down from Michigan. Ruth and BB Wilson also plan to make the 50th.

Bob MacKerracher and Jane spent the holidays with their daughter in Alexandria, Va., and three grandsons home on leave: Ted Doolin '68 (helicopter pilot), Mike Doolin '70 (jet training), Jim Doolin '74 resigned, now an Army squad leader in boot camp. Red Oliver, Mac, their wives and Katherine Leavitt indicate they are planning to attend the 50th. The Olivers are recendy back from a European tour.

Pop McLaren and Annie suggest, "Have a spree in '73, while we can!" They completed an 18,000-mile trip to eastern Oregon last summer, and Annie is plotting something for this summer which sounds somewhat like Prince Edward Island plus Newfoundland plus the Scandinavian countries—and they have made the necessary reservations for this May in Annapolis. Pop's navigator on the Oregon trip had several "dead-reckoning" rules such as: (a) lay out a course no road-builders would ever dream of; (b) eliminate all paved

roads, especially Interstates; and (c) fill the car with petrified wood and rock samples until it was mandatory that they head for home.

The regular monthly luncheon meeting was held at N.M.C. Bethesda on 13 December. Present (24): Barrett, Burke, Coper, Cook, Cutting, Daisley, Dussault, Grosvenor, Holderness, Johannessen, Johnson, King, Lewis, Levasseur, Mclsaac, Morrison, Roberts, Sprung, Stevens, Tucker, Van Dusen, Wadbrook, Walton, Withington. For those of you who might happen to be in town next time and would care to join us, please be advised that the bar opens at 1130 with "pipe down" at 1200 instead of 1230. This change is an effort to solve the parking problem. Professor Bruce Johnson of the Steam Dept. covered the present academic scene at USNA in a talk, with discussions, which proved absorbing.

We report with great sadness that three more highly regarded classmates passed away just before the Christmas season.

Homer Ambrose, who resided at 3628 Trinity Dr., Alexandria, Va., died on 15 December at the USNH Bethesda. Homer struggled ably with this column for almost two years. Impressive military services were held on 20 December at Fort Myer Chapel, and he was interred in Arlington.

Honorary pallbearers were: Stryker '24, Roberts, Murdough, Withington, Mclsaac, and Barrett. Our condolences to his wife, Marie, son Homer Jr., and daughter Mrs. Holland, and four granddaughters.

On 18 December, Gil Burt died suddenly at his home, 1021 NE 21st Ter., Pompano Beach, Fla. Conforming to his wife's desires services were very private. Offers of assistance were immediately tendered by Mac MacKerracher, Red Oliver, their respective wives, and by Katherine Leavitt. Our condolences to Eleanor, and her sister Rosemarie now living in Pittsburgh.

On 27 December, Paul D u g a n of 3759 Grim Ave., San Diego, collapsed and died suddenly after he was involved in a minor automobile accident in Balboa Park. Church services were held in San Diego on 29 December and simple military services were held at graveside on 2 January in Arlington National Cemetery. The immediate family was represented by his niece Mrs. (Eileen) H. J. Callahan of New Jersey, and her husband. Respects were paid by Sprung, Withington, Mendenhall, Burke, Potrie, Wood, Walton, Curry, Murdough, Strauss and Wadbrook. Our sympathy and condolences extend to Mary and other immediate survivors.

At deadline we learned of the death of Homer B. Hudson on 27 November in Washington, D.C. Details next month.

Holiday time is "doldrum" time for Shipmate news. Not because there is litde news being generated, but because of family demands on our time, the parties, trips and happenings galore which repeat themselves with such frequency that the preceding one is immediately overshadowed by the one following. Pickings are slim and as a consequence this column is being composed to meet a 10 January deadline. We present the following thoughts for what they are worth.

There are roughly two months to reunion 50 by the time you receive this. We want our last formal gathering to be well-oiled and spontaneous.

Most reunions are inclined to be a bit stiff and stuffy in their initial stages. We don't want ours to be, so break out your Lucl{y Bag and the 40th Reunion Class Record, drop a line to a few shadows in your past after refreshing your memory, and then work on them to meet you in Annapolis in May.

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24 Pres., RAdm. G. R. Hartwig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.) 22 Macopin Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, VA 23221 Percent Members: 50.1 We compile this report in early 1973, and naturally give some thought to a review of 1972. We list now the names of classmates who passed on last year: Edmund A. Cunningham, Milton H. Roths, William P. Cochran, Herbert K. Gates, Cecil R. Bryant, Alan T. Hunt, Walter B. Chadwick, Albert J. Walsh. Each of them brings back good memories!

It is good to announce the receipt of two contributions aggregating $1,000 made to our USNA Foundation Fund by Mrs. John A. (Isabelle) Baldwin. One $500 payment is made to our Foundation Fund, and a second $500 is designated "in memory and in honor of the late John C. Waldron, of MIDWAY fame." We all thank Isabelle for this good boost to our Fund.

Our Australian reporter, Lou G w i n n , reports that Mary and Joe Herlihy arrived in Sydney on 17 November on their bridge-instructing trip.

Lou writes: "We had dinner with them in the ship, and enjoyed the taste of American food again. They were out to our apartment, and it was a surprise to them to have a barbecue cooked on a terrace 150 feet above ground level." And, "Denise is doing fine with the business of the farm!"

We wish we could reproduce in full a long letter from Rube Benton, describing a fall auto trip to Florida. A highlight (you might guess) was the stop-over at Largo-Harbor Bluffs. The Shady Laynes threw a party, and you'll know the Ruhsenbergers and Townsends joined in!

At Naples there was a pleasant stop with Sally and Tex N o r m a n ("first time I'd seen Tex since 1944 when we sat on the Beach at Mios Wendi and watched Japanese bombing of Owi and Biak"). Pleasant stops followed at Key West and Coral Gables. At Jacksonville they setried for a long telephone chat with Bill (W. D.) Brown when they found Bill and his son recovering from hospitalization following an auto accident (wife Betty had also had recent hospitalization).

At Panama City there was a reunion with Mark Starkweather, who started with our class in 1920, and wife Sally. And the Bentons got back to New Orleans in time to welcome Red Williams, who was returning to California from his "trip East"—and that was another reunion of note.

We don't have reports of any large class group meetings, but understand the Mike Bradleys hosted the Washington Chowder Club for TV reception of the Army-Navy game. At the game Joe Callaghan says he and Alice were joined by the Buxtons, Miller, Rodes, Sayres, Wallers, Rollo Wilsons and Woodyard. It may be the score that brought this comment from Ed W o o d yard: "That may be the last one I'll go to—the old chair in front of the TV gets more attractive."

Gene R o o k sends in a copy of Carnegie Alumni News which tells us that George C. (Bull) Towner is still Assistant to the President of Seatde University. Gene and George received MS degrees at Carnegie in 1931, along with Kurtz and Murdaugh '23.

The G e o r g e Mattuccis have bought a con-

Some of Jack Engeman's paintings and photos at his Baltimore showing in September. dominium unit at (Leisure Village East) 1223-A Argyll Circle, Lakewood, NJ 08701 where they plan to live from 15 May to 2 January, spending the rest of the year at their Florida address (190-D High Point Blvd. N., Boynton Beach, FL 33435).

The Welsfords spent Christmas in Florida; and can't you just hear Gus saying, "The bike paths here are excellent, and especially along the orange groves, where the fragrance from the blossoms is really delightful."

From Joe Worthington, down there on Gibson Island, we learn with regret of the 3 December 1972 Baltimore death of Arthur Japy Hepburn 111, son of our deceased classmate.

We have a correction in that new address of the O. L. Normans. Tex writes: "We bought a lot at Hide-A-Way Lake, a country club resort, but Sally thought it was a little far out and lonely, so we bought a home in Tyler: 83 Yale Drive, Tyler, TX 75701. Although our son is a rather senior Captain at the Pentagon, we do not expect to go back East until our 50th."

Christmas cards? Yes, we saw a few, and were impressed by poetic words Noble wrote on his, and quote in part: "The snow is falling like a pure soft mantle. The woods and meadows are so hushed at this twilight time—May the mande of the Lord's mercy and glory cover the mistakes of the people!"

The Armors report snow in Carmel in December, and add: "We are in the same Carmel rut— but it is a nice one!" And from Ohio the Bednars report, "Our activities continue somewhat limited, since Ruth is not up to much travelling—but we could well show up at one of the gatherings in '73."

The Bullis family report outlines a good year 1972. Since Bill's summer illness, he's had a "pacemaker" installed, and it is proving successful.

The Burchetts are "still enjoying retired life at Hillsdale Gardens. Son Bill is the Director of the Northern California Classic Car Club, arranges car meetings and tours, and sometimes takes Blackie along."

News from.the Ash Evanses: "Anne and Monte Berthold are 'with it' very happily these days; have seen them at several flings lately. The Maglys were visiting here lately, looking fine, and ready to begin their winter hibernation in L.A. He's a trip-by-auto enthusiast, so they still roll up big mileage. Our Bill (USNA '52) made the selection, is now Col. USAF, will have a base in Spain."

The Arturo Griese family is well, but say "it is time to recollect that people in the bracket below ours in age are making their final debut."

Nellie May and John D. Hayes planned "a boat trip to Jamaica in December; an ore boat with only 12-14 staterooms; something new for us."

The Hollers continue along their usual path-

ways: "We had our immediate family with us Thanksgiving, 11 of us. And a big Holler family reunion in July—57 kith and kin. We will forego our annual 'January in Florida' jaunt—in February our camellias start to bloom; we would hate to miss that!"

We are glad to learn of the continuing recovery progress of W i l l i e Hurst. He was hospitalized for a spell, following the November Coronado Dinner which he and Bess hosted. (No, that was not the cause of his hospitalization!) And the Kearnses report, "Mike is well again, after a bout with ulcers in October." But, back in Coronado, Slim Johnson broke his hip and in early January was in Balboa Hospital.

Dotty Keliher reports from Wilton, Conn.: "Retired in June, and came on to my children— this life is great!" And Jean Meints spent Christmas week with daughter Pal, on the latter's Illinois farm.

Bill Mansfield is "steaming on all four boilers (but I think the tubes need scaling or replacing!).

Renewed old friendships with several at Treasure Island Alumni meeting, including D. D. Wight and Joe Garvin; spent nite at Joe's."

The Royal Stevens say they manage to "get by with living a quiet life." And Eleanor and Bob Swart "manage to hold the pieces together somehow—bandaids, aspirin, etc."

The Boyd Wilsons report: "We drove to Lincoln in May; spent a month wandering around Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Connie and Carl Rode came to see us in July. We plan to drive to Tucson in early February, to return in April."

We think we oughta report what Nietta Townsend says of her husband Artie: "I've never seen a man so kind and helpful to an ailing helpmate!" And it's good to know Nietta is doing better, as she writes a nice long letter. The T o w n sends made a month's trip to Michigan last summer, and then drove to Virginia to see the boys and their families. Son Tom is still on duty at Quantico, while Jack is retired, a Safety Officer at Dahlgren. Adds Nietta: "The Wolowskys are coming down here in February for a visit."

We just learned that Kay and Ev Burroughs are off to Hawaii for "ten days of golf, swimming and good food."

Felix H o w l a n d supplies the last line: "It is said that hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue."

Navy History Highlights 4 March 1911 First Naval Appropriations Act provided $25,000 to develop aviation for naval purposes

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Pres., RAdm. R. E. Cronin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 43.7 The Washington Christmas luncheon was, as usual, a very enjoyable success. Among those present with their ladies were: Joe Nevins, Ken Hurd, Abie Leggett, Bob McFarlane, Carleton Hoffner, Robby Robinson, Judge Eller, Johnnie Johns, Tommy Burrowes, George O'Keefe, Kent Loomis, John Brown, Tommy Tonseth, Schuyler Pyne, Jimmy Cash, Toon Benson, Bill Marshall, and Woolsey Johnson. Red Slaven, D a v e Tyree, and W a l l y N e w t o n also attended but their wives could not make it. In addition, we were pleased to have as our guests four of our "Chicks": Louise Clark, Barbara Delaney, Ruth Reamy, and Hazel Schieke. Our president, Bob Cronin, could not make it as the doctors are keeping him mainly indoors to let him recuperate fully.

In the course of the party various people were discussing travel plans. Pat and Bob McFarlane, after having a trip to Greece following their trip to England and Scotland (described in a recent Shipmate), are now making plans for a trip to Spain or Mexico. Kay and Kent Loomis are sailing from Jamaica in early March on a twoweek cruise that will take them to Mayaluum, the home of the Mayas. It will take them to George Town, San Miguel, Yucatan, British Honduras, Guatemala, and various islands in the vicinity.

The January 1973 Alumni Association West India cruise aboard the S.S. STATENDAM of the Holland-American Line was well-patronized by alumni. It was a grand affair from New York and Norfolk on '6 and 7 January respectively, and returning in the inverse order on 17 and 18 January.

Ports of call were: St. Croix, St. Maartens, Antigua, Martinique and St. Barthelemy. Three classmates with wives were aboard, namely von Kleeck, M. R. (Pete) Peterson and Pyne. We hope to have more of a story on the cruise when we hear from these travelers.

Joe Nevins does not hesitate to express his views in the local Annapolis paper when his are at variance with those of the press, the politicians or the too-often popular misconception of an issue.

The Baltimore and Washington papers also hear from him. His most recent letter in Annapolis was on the subject of the rulings on compulsory chapel at the Naval Academy, and it was a gem. We admire his spunky attitude and wish more of us would go to bat and oudine our viewpoints on important matters which, if allowed to drift the way they are, can only result in further deterioration of our national values and morality. Joe read his letter at the Christmas luncheon in Washington and received a big hand from those gathered there.

Anne and T o m Tonseth went on their annual trek to and through Florida toward the end of January. We have asked Tom for an account of the trip and whom they saw down there and hope to publish it in an early issue of Shipmate.

K. C. (Ken) Hurd, our treasurer, says that about 40 members of the class from the Washington area have so far heeded Kent Loomis' plea to contribute five dollars each as voluntary annual dues to help build up a cushion in our treasury to support projects like "get-well" flowers and cards and donations at the time of funerals or for class get-togethers. As the plea was made to those on our Washington-and-area list most of

those contributing are from that locale. Nevertheless, our class is a national organization and those from any part of the country are urged to join in with any amount they wish to assist the cause. We say "many thanks" to all those who have so far chipped in.

Word has been received of the marriage of Ed Triebe and Mrs. Hardin Mason in Kingsport, Tenn., on 19 Dec 1972. Congratulations and best wishes, Ed. A nice letter from Ed Beck reports, "This year the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association assembled in the grand city of New Orleans for its 31st observance of Dec. 7. Thelma and I departed on the 2nd for Ocala where we spent the afternoon with Freddie Warder and his bride, Eleanor, watching the Army-Navy game (a miserable disappointment). On to Pensacola the next day, spending the evening at the new Navy lodge on the Air Station. Had dinner and a delightful visit with Kit and Evie Carson. Kit is still very much involved in his defensive driving program. En route next day, we went aboard the USS ALABAMA at Mobile, where we had coffee and chewed the fat with Bill Davis '24, who was the original Shipkeeper. The pleasure of our stay in New Orleans was added to gready by Rene Steve Wogan and his lovely wife, Millie, who live there.

Steve joined me in some of the events of the meeting. At the grand finale dinner, the Hon. F. Edward Hebert, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, gave an excellent talk, leaving no doubt as to how he stands with respect to our 'hardware' needs. There are approximately 12,000 persons living who were at Pearl on Dec. 7, 1941, of whom only 5000 are members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Didn't see a single officer there I knew. So, come on, fellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Join up! It's a most worthwhile organization and draws a lot of water."

Shortly after Ed returned home, he received the distressing news that Kit Carson had been hospitalized in critical condition after his car collided with another at an intersection near his home. His whole left side was crushed, but Evie told Ed on the phone she was sure he'd recover. Ironically, Kit was instrumental in starting the defensive driving course (mentioned by Ed, above) that is now mandatory for all Pensacola traffic violators.

We all wish Kit a full and speedy recovery.

Just before going to press, we learned that Alice and Bill Turney were leaving in early January on a cruise to South America. They were to leave the ship, which was making a round-the-world cruise, at Capetown, and to spend several months in South Africa, Rhodesia, and possibly East Africa.

We still have not heard from some classmates in regard to a listing of their Naval Academy roommates. It would be appreciated if they would forward such a listing, by years, to: Class of 1925, USNA, Truxtun-Decatur Naval Museum, 1610 H St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006.

The news being a little sparse this March 1973, it may be a good place to inject a nostalgic note or two. Fifty years ago, March 1923, more than halfway through youngster year. A good year for most if not all. Relative freedom from interference in our personal lives, which, after plebe year, seemed tremendous. Seagoing sailors? "You betcha'!" We had been on a cruise and had learned a few, and thought all, of the tricks of the trade!

Responsibility? Except to ourselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not too much! Pretty nice, wasn't it? Would you like to turn back the clock? Probably not, but it's fun to think about.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Ariington, VA 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W . R. Smedberg III, USN (Ret.), Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 48.5 Charlie Lyman has left us. The CS has just received word of the death, on 30 December 1972, of RAdm. Charies H. Lyman, USN (Ret.), in Washington, D.C. He was buried in the Lyman family plot at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, 4 January. Charlie was one of the class sparkplugs, always cheerful, ever interested in every classmate; intensely loyal and dedicated to his Navy. The President of the Navy League, in his announcement of Charlie's death, expressed the sentiments of all of us who knew him when he wrote, "He set a magnificent example of devotion, dedication, courage, humor and courtesy which will serve as an inspiration for all Navy Leaguers wherever they may be." Charlie had been for more than six years the Field Assistant to the President of the Navy League.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Marge, who is living at 10649 Montrose St., Bethesda, MD 20014, and to their daughter, Margery Ann Lyman Miller.

The accompany photograph of 26 twenty-sixers was taken at the gathering for the Army-Navy disaster on 2 December 1972 at the home of Kathryn and Charlie W h i t i n g in San Diego.

Present, not in order in the picture because husbands and wives were not always side by side, were: the Rod Lovells, Linaweavers, Oberholtzers, Al Boileau, Dunns, Fielder Joneses, Assersons, "Doc" Joneses, Stroop, Stout, Flemings, Floyd, Whitings, Strothers, and Carrolls.

A note from Etheridge "Jim" Grant says that they went to their place in Belvedere, from Ojai, over the Christmas holidays. The CS was sorry not to have seen Jim, or met Marcia, at the class get-together as Disneyland last September.

Dr. Joe Mallach writes that he and Virginia finally decided they had had enough of Chicago weather, and moved to Arizona in September 1972; Tucson, I think, but there was no address on his letter. Joe had decided to "peddle his last pill," as he put it, but found such a crying need for doctors in his new area that he was planning on going back to work "about half time" the first of February. (It is the CS's bet that "half time" will not last very long, judging from the experience of a fine doctor who came to Crystal River not long ago to retire and work part-time to ease the doctor crisis here. He is one of the hardest working men I have ever seen, being one of the four doctors who are doing the work of the approximately 12 doctors they say this area needs.)

Alice and Jim Brew^er managed to get a note out of Vermont before it went into hibernation for the winter, saying that they had recendy had a visit with Virginia and Gene May at their place in Bon Secour, Ala. Herman Reich writes that he and Ruth returned to Los Angeles, from a visit in Australia, shordy after the class gathering in Disneyland, but will be incommunicado again when this column is published; their plans having taken them out of Los Angeles on 12 February on an Italian freighter, destination Genoa. They expect to be abroad about seven months during 1973, but are planning on setting up permanent quarters again in Los Angeles in 1974. They can be reached

49 dirough their Los Angeles Post Office Box 24666, Zip 90024.

Herman has finally retired but is indulging his long-time yen to write, to try his hand as an author, so he is "scribbling away on a self- imposed work schedule," for which he should have plenty of time on that freighter to Italy.

Jack M c N . Taylor wrote on New Year's Day something that made the CS very happy; that he had made a resolution to do better as an assistant to the Corresponding Secretary during 1973. It is my hope that his won't be just another broken resolution! And it would be most helpful to one who often wonders who in the class might be willing to take over this monthly chore of the class column, if there would be other volunteers to collect and send in items of interest to classmates.

P D Stroop does a fine job in Southern California, and Ben Custer once gave promise of continuing help in the New York area. Grace and Hank Fravel help with news of Washington classmates. That's our "organization"!

Our treasurer, Jack Greenslade, should also be added to the above contributors. He reports that, through the generosity of 58 classmates, the Class Fund received a total of $1,408.26 during 1972. The final six contributors were Phil Niekum, Scotch McLean, N e i l Campbell, Ed Jackson, Ed Fisher and A l Mumma. It seems that the odd 26^ was Scotch McLean's usual surplus to his annual contribution.

Jack also reported that the Wardroom Committee continues to check with the 26th Company Midshipman Commander on the condition of "our" Wardroom, and has recendy had Dan Gallery's books bound in hard covers, book-plated, and autographed for the wardroom. Charlie Buchanan has also contributed a copy of the latest Jane's Fighting Ships to their library.

'26ers in San Diego

Sara LeHardy enjoyed her Christmas holiday with Ward and Judy in their quarters in Berlin, Germany; and of course her grandchildren.

Jack Taylor also reported from San Francisco that H u g h Webster continues to improve. Although the CS has had no direct report on Hugh, it appears that he had a minor stroke, apparently after their trip East, but now seems to be just about back-to-battery. (The idea of Hugh being incapacitated in any way seems almost impossible to most of us! CS) How about a letter, Hugh or Betty, giving us the dope?

The National Defense Section of the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco is one of Jack Taylor's interests and responsibilities, and had a talk on "Public Apathy & National Defense" by the US Rep. to the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, on 15 January.

The Stefanacs have apparendy joined the '26ers, European tourers, visiting their daughter, her husband and grandchild, Matthew, in West Germany. Joe and Mary Beth enjoyed Bavaria and also had a quick tour in East Berlin, as well as West Berlin.

P D Stroop and Brute Krulak were the speakers at the San Francisco Naval Academy Alumni Assn. gathering on 2 January; still in there, pitching!

Navy History Highlights 13 March 1895 First Submarine building contract awarded USS Holland (1900)

27 Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert M. Barnes, USN (Ret.) 2800 Quebec St., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. W m . D . Irvin, USN (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 48.7 Eddie Eckelmeyer writes that the Los Angeles chapter of the class of 1927 met for luncheon on 12 December 1972 and had the largest turnout in months. He says, "Meeting at the O Club at NOB, Long Beach, were: Herb Neuhaus, Gardner Grout, Lefty Nation, Dutch Woelfel, Lester Mye, Harry Tallman, Jack Weigle, John Clark, Buddy Scoles, Bill Kern, Joe Hamley, and Ed Eckelmeyer.

"Larry Freeman, who was up from San Diego for the day, also put in an appearance but didn't stay for lunch. The four of us there who had attended the 45th reunion in Annapolis gave a brief account of the events for the benefit of those who missed it. We tried to repeat some of the statistics you had given us at the class meeting in Annapolis but I'm afraid our memories weren't too good. Incidentally, I think the Reunion Committee did a bang-up job in setting up the event and they deserve a lot of credit. I just feel sorry for the classmates who didn't seem up to the trip to old Crabtown to renew old friendships. I was shocked, in a way, in reading over the list in the directory, to see how many live relatively close to Annapolis but didn't take the trouble to show up. I realize that some of them may have had their own personal troubles like illness in the family, but I'm also sure that many were just too lazy to move. It was a wonderful time and we're ever so happy that we made it."

50 This is not intended to be the month for the mention of sons and daughters but we have a few that certainly deserve mention. John Malley proudly writes: "My son, John Jr., has successfully passed the District of Columbia Bar examination, and is now serving as a lawyer Lt. USNR on active duty in the Navy JAG Corps. My daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Montague, has also passed the Bar, and she is serving on the staff of the Legislative Counsel of the U. S. House of Representatives.

Accordingly, I expect to have the pleasure of moving the admission of both my daughter and my son to the Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, early in 1973." To that eminent patent attorney and class officer of long standing we say Hearty Congratulations!

And Fitz Fitzgibbon writes that his daughterin-law, Connie, Jack Fitzgibbon Jr.'s wife, is singing with the Metropolitan Opera and is doing extremely well in her first year. We're certainly proud of this following generation.

It's certainly a treat to receive the long "bringyou-up-to-date" bulletins written at Christmas and the end of the year by so many of our classmates.

I would like to share them all with you but space in this column just isn't available. To acknowledge a few: Eunice and Bob Rice oudined their Winter Park, Fla., life and that of their four children, all hale and hardy. Mary and Bill Kern are happy as bugs in Corona Del Mar, Cal., with children settled near them. Sarah and Knick Knickerboker report they are dug in at Snowshoe Rock, York, Maine and tell about their children and their families, and Red Stillman's summary mentions his term as President of the local branch of the Theosophical Society of America coming to an end but he was elected to the National Board of Governors of the National Health Foundation. He is a very busy man who deserves great credit.

T o m Greene has re-retired as a math prof at Jacksonville University in Florida.

Eleanor and Ray Mitchell left Annapolis the first of the year headed for a long stay in Mexico, expecting to get back around April.

The travelling Donahos, Louise and Donk, are off again—this time in their new '72 Superior 25' motor home, headed first for Florida, then on to Mexico again. They plan to come out of Mexico on the West Coast, spend some time in Southern California (their son and family live there) and return to Washington in April or May 1973. No schedule, no plans, no forwarding address, just move as the spirit dictates!

And speaking of travels, Barbara and Parker Fairlamb sailed in early January in the SS STATENDAM on the Alumni Association cruise for two weeks in the Caribbean. Also in the Alumni Association group were Vera and Wayne Loud and Ellen and Charlie Tooke. The Fairlambs plan to get another trip in March, sailing in the famed DELTA QUEEN from New Orleans to Memphis.

We're most pleased to thank Ken Knowles for his generosity. After getting home from the reunion he sat down and sent the Executive Vice President a check for $100.00 to be used in the Class Treasury—his means of expressing his gratitude for the fine reunion.

And speaking of money, the new '72 Class of 1927 Directory has been mailed out to every classmate and every widow for whom we hold an address. While we said it was free, we did say we would be happy to receive a contribution of a dollar or more to help defray the costs of producing it. To get that money we borrowed from our class funds which are used for our flower gifts.

We are most grateful to all of those who have sent us a contribution. To those of you who have not we would be happy to receive in order that we may reimburse the class fund the amount we borrowed.

We hear that the Klakrings are planning to sell their Annapolis house and move to the West Coast. We'll miss them in our local circle.

Joe Jelly found himself pressed into service while acting as Senior Warden of his Episcopal Church. The Rector resigned on Easter Monday and Joe found himself in charge of all church affairs until a new rector was selected six months later. Joe didn't preach but he was responsible for arranging the services and for heading up the search for a new man. The job done, Betty and Joe are once again relaxing in the pews. They have been busy otherwise visiting children in California and Germany during the past year.

Heinie Armstrong writes from San Francisco: "The Northern Clan of California hopes to see more of Bea and Joe Earnshaw, now that he has again retired. This time it was from teaching science at the Santa Catalina School of Pebble Beach, Cal. Following his retirement Bea and Joe took a leisurely two months tour of the U.S. Joe reports that Crabtown is 'about the same' but he was amazed with the changes that have taken place in 'the Yard.'

"The new Clan chief, Heinie Armstrong, has set his sights on the yearly program which includes a business luncheon in late January, a brunch in late May, a dinner meeting in September, and a TV viewing of the Army-Navy game.

Anyone contemplating a trip to SF over these times should contact Heinie as soon as plans are congealed. We might be able to adjust the Clan dates a wee bit.

"The Northern Clan wishes to be informed as to whether the Southern Clan has been paying out special rates to win our members to the Southland. Thus far we have lost the Adams, the Hamiltons and the McKinneys. This is our reservation—so 'Hands Off.' "Good news from the Mahers! Following a serious throat operation in October, Mig has her throat back—sounds great. She has cast aside the wheel chair and is making great strides with her piano lessons. 1973 promises to be a really good year for Mig and Ed." In sending me a contribution for the Directory, Harry Day writes: "Don't know when, if ever, we will get to the East Coast. We'll do a fast transit job on 15 April when Marion and I take off for 45 days in Europe. American Express will mastermind—but we will beat our own drum as our endurance permits. Five days in Paris, train to Rome and Pompeii for a week, two days in Venice, three days in Vienna, two days in Munich, two days in Zurich, four days down the Rhine, two days in Amsterdam and 12 in London, returning 31 May. "Marion's brother. Jack Hoerner and Aline, spent four days with us over the holidays. Bill and Mary Kern dropped by—they have a daughter who lives here (Billie and Biscuit Wev also have one here but we didn't catch up with them when they were here last). On the 25th of this month.

Dale and Tom Flynn will drive up from San Diego. It will be their 44th anniversary and we'll take in the luncheon Heinie Armstrong has laid on for that date. The four of us will spend several days up in the city. Come out our way, we miss you."

Incidentally, Jack Hoerner has moved from Prescott to Phoenix, Ariz., now 6119 N. 31st Ave., Zip 85017.

We're ever so sad to report that Herb Riley died Wednesday morning, 17 January 1973, at his home. The Wheelhouse, on Kent Island, Md. Failing since his last appearance at our 45th reunion, for which he was a hard-working committee member, he passed away quietly in the presence of his daughter, his brother and his sister-inlaw. He was buried at the Naval Academy Cemetery on 19 February after a service at the Naval Academy Chapel.

An outstanding man of our class from his midshipman days through to his retirement and through the whole of his retired life, he will be deeply mourned by all of us who knew him. The class extends its deep sympathy to his daughter and to his sister and his brother.

We also regret to report that W a l t o n B. Hinds died on 17 January in Coronado, Cal. Funeral services were held in San Diego on the 22nd. The class sends sincere sympathy to his widow.

Bethesda has gotten too much patronage these past weeks. Freddie Berry, D a n Daspit and T i m D o n o h u e were all there in mid-January when we stopped in to pay visits. In addition, Betty Schumm had been there as well. And we learn that Rita Maginnis has had a hard fight in the Circle Terrace Hospital in Alexandria. Eddie Eckelmeyer tells me that Jack W e i g l e is having a serious time of it with the Medicos at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Los Angeles. Betty Habecker left Annapolis the middle of January for the Chelsea Naval Hospital at Boston for a big job on her broken hip. Time is taking heavy toll on us as we approach the 70 mark but it has been a good life on the way.

28 Pres., VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.) Eastern Corr., RAdm. P. R. Anderson, USN (Ret.), 4354 Lorcom La., Ariington, VA 22207 Western Corr.: RAdm. W . A. Cockell, USN (Ret.), 3222 Browning St. San Diego, CA 92106 Percent Members: 52.4 The Biggest Little Class did it again! For the fourth time in a row, we had the largest attendance at the December Alumni/Class luncheon.

Your CS and Peden, Gerin, Stanley, Rittenhouse, Urquhart, Binney, Watts and Collins won the day. Jimmy James was expected but didn't show.

We found out later that he had succumbed to a most unique household accident: an infected foot, and here's how it happened. Jimmy, always the neat one, was cleaning up their home after a Christmas party, running the vacuum cleaner in his stocking feet (his shoes were too tight), and ran a plastic toothpick completely through his foot! After suffering an infection, and with part of the toothpick still in his foot, he is back to battery. He joined many of his and my retired friends for the Caribbean Cruise which departed Norfolk on 7 January. This is the second vacation cruise/trip sponsored by our Alumni Association; this time via the Holland American Line SS STATENDAM. Hope to give you a rundown on the trip in the next column.

•^. note from John Urquhart forwarded the following wedding announcement: "Mr. Rufus Dawes Beach and Mrs. DeWitt Davis III announce their marriage on Saturday, the twenty-first of October, Nineteen hundred and seventy-two, Evanston, Illinois."

John's note also contained the following: "Mary T. and I journeyed to Scodand, London, Copen-

51 hagen and back to London in that order and were gone from 4 thru 29 September. Saw no classmates over there however."

More wedding bells ring! George Moffett was married to Helen Wommack on 13 November in Annapolis. Helen, originally from Boston, is no stranger to the Navy or Navy athletics. Her son, Roland Wommack '59, was the U. S. Epee champion and competed in the 1960 Olympics.

George has been active in the Navy Sailing Association at the Naval Station in Annapolis.

They have a 50' yawl, GYPSY, a Flying Dutchman, which is a real racing machine, and three comfortable 26' knockabouts. He wants other '28ers in the area to become active members of that Association.

It's been some time since you've had news of our '28 Memorial Scholarship Fund, so here's the latest: T o m Jones, Mac McDonald, Urquhart and Sears have sweetened the kitty recendy so that our total to date toward our goal of $20,000.00 is now over $17,000.00! This is a continuing effort until our goal is reached. Incidentally, in lieu of cash, Urquhart donated some shares of AT&T stock he had purchased while on duty on the Asiatic Station back in the early '30s. Just imagine the capital gains he'd have to pay if he sold those shares! But no; they were transferred at the current market value with no tax involved. A good deal for any of you who have shares you'd like to donate!

Seems we rarely have any news of classmates and their doings west of the Mississippi River, but things should be looking up soon. In response to a note from me to our Western CS, Art Cockell responded as follows: ". . . last weekend I called all of the classmates in the area I could contact and set up a luncheon for the 28th ( D e c ) .

Have so far lined up Ambruster, Jordan, Keith, King (George will be visiting his daughter in La Jolla), Schoech, Smith and Spud Monahan who has just recently moved to Coronado. Croft, Jacobsen, and Pope, plus Wakefield can't make it, and I couldn't contact George Fritschman or George Huff. Will get a report on the luncheon, and hopefully pictures. . . ." Now that's good news!

And now for a pictorial review, in order of occurrence: '28ers Hornby, Hannegan and Lee and others unknown, relaxing on the beach at Eniwetok during lull in WWII. Ginny and Jimmy James give despedida on board their yacht GINJIM, to Barbara and Bill Schoech shordy before their permanent departure for Southern California.

Anderson and Hornby with James on his side porch.

Three snaps of '28ers at the Urquharts for the Army-Navy football game.

As reported in an earlier column, Ed Dexter retired from full time employment at the end of 1972. Here is an excerpt from his note on the subject: "Future plansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;undecided and expectant.

1 intend to keep my 11th Street apartment, which is perfect for my needs and where I have lived for nearly 20 years. Expect to take a 6-week vacation, leaving New York City in mid-January for Denver, California, Southwest, and Florida to visit friends and relatives. Return to New York City at the end of February and expect to volunteer services to New York Council for Economic Development. This is a group of businessmen who are trying to help solve New York's massive urban problems. One task group has helped to reduce criminal court backlog of pending cases from five years to five months. I expect to work on the Education Task Force. In addition I hope

to maintain other New York City interests and enjoyments, and possibly teach commodity futures contracts at local colleges. As a New York City enthusiast, I plan to stay 'with it,' until something more exciting comes along and changes my future, such as marriage, which I am contemplating.

"In any case I am a happy fellow who hopes to see you in the next year in either your habitat or mine. After all as one reaches my age, friendship becomes more treasured than ever." Well said, Ed!

KirilUMtilU! '28ers at the Army-Navy game gathering

Anderson, Hornby, and James

52 Mr. John A. Kendall '64, having left the service to pursue a career in law, became associated with the firm of Clark, Ladner, Fortenbaugh 8c Young, 1339 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., as of 1 November 1972. Congratulations, John. I am sure your mother, Bouie Kendall Shepard, is proud of you!

Chester C. Wine, Chairman of the Texas Industrial Commission, has great plans for a shipboard exposition to display Texas wares. Here are some excerpts from a detailed plan setting forth die undertaking. "Plans for a gigantic floating trade fair designed to reach international trade prospects throughout North Africa, the Middle East and Europe over a 60-day period were announced September 15 by the Texas Industrial Commission. 'Chester Wine of Corpus Christi, chairman of the nine-member State commission, said the floating trade exposition (to be held in 1974) will enable major industries represented in Texas to effectively display their products in ports of the world that represent a vital market to United States international trade. The QE-2, known as the 'greatest ship in the world' . . . will be host for the exposition." Good luck, Chet, both to you and Texas!

One of the highest of highlights during the just past holiday season was the joint KT and buffet given in the lovely Alumni House in Annapolis by the Johnny Davidsons '29, and the Heeby Joneses. Attending from Washington area were Urquharts, Stanleys and Andersons; and from Annapolis: Zabilskys, Jameses, Bowers, Archers and Stringers. Pedens and Sears were absent due to conflicting engagements. It was a beautiful party, and enjoyed by all of us. And for those of you who have not seen the Alumni House redecorated after the fire some time ago, you will have a most pleasant surprise next May at our 45th reunion. See you there!

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Pres., RAdm. Gus Johansen, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041 West Coast Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.), 29303 Stonecrest Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Percent Members: 47.6 Christmas correspondence sort of makes up for the autumnal message malaise which sawed off this column a few months ago. Cards and a lot of dope were received by the Sect'y's office from the following classmates: Galbraiths, Kirks (moved), Folgers (married). Persons, Browns, Elizabeth Wolfe, Teagues, Goes (moved), Daltons, Osborns, Kathryn Walker, Vissers, D'Avis, Humphreys, Clarks, Ledbetters, Rays, Patricks, Grays, Berkleys, Petersons, Mitchells (married, moved), McCoy, Morse (moved), Johansens, and from the staff of Shipmate. We received these joyfully in surrogate for the whole damn class.

Many of them contained vital info which we retransmit herein.

Otherwise, Christmas brought great sadness.

Charlie Weakley died in Bethesda Hospital two days before. Your secty. came back from Adanta to serve with Ed Stephan and Gus Johansen as pallbearers at Arlington. More classmates and shipmates were there than we've seen for many years. Charlie was still working in a top position at NASA, and the blow, from cancer of the chest, was sudden. Gerry remains in their condominium home in Hamlet "village" where Charlie was

president of the resident association.

Here is the last letter to get out of New England before the annual freeze. Mac McCoy writes: "Just finished cutting and neady stacking two cords of firewood that will at least assure warmth in the hearth during the bleak months ahead. No world shaking news from these parts. Had planned a trip to England and Scodand this fall and then spend about a week touring Ireland. However, the unpleasant situation that prevails in the latter area now cooled my enthusiasm to an absolute ZERO. If discord and confusion are all one requires to make them happy they might just as well stay at home and get it for free. It is hard to believe that in this Year of OUR LORD 1972 that two major factions of the Christian faith are at each other's throats like a pack of Dark Age barbarians.

It would appear that the veneer of 'civilization' is still pretty thin after 2000 years. The abominable manner in which presumably intelligent human beings treat each other is pretty sad.

"At the moment trying to set up another visit to Portugal and Madeira next spring or fall. That last visit was such a success that I can hardly wait to get back. Had always figured that the Portuguese would be indolent, disorganized and a bit on the dirty side like a lot of other Southern Europeans. Quite the contrary—they are very clean, law abiding and solid citizens. The thing that rather attracted me to the people was the mutual feeling of affection, respect, and understanding that they seem to show each other— regardless of status. That is indeed unique in today's world."

Nuptial news: Pete Folger's gal's name is Bonnie; Bing Mitchell's is Louise; Otho Ledbetter's is Connie. Births: none, unless Red Lucas has failed to inform us again from Yazzoo.

Operations: W i n Brown's Lucy spent ten weeks in the hospital, a "shunt" operation, shunting blood vessels from her liver to the stomach walls.

This is the next thing to open heart surgery with chances near to one in a thousand. But she is up at this writing, baking cakes, candy and cookies.

Gracious Galbraith writes from southern Virginia: "1972, for us, went in a big hurry. Went to Morocco for the third time, spending the holidays and New Year's with the children in Casablanca. Had a good side trip to Fez, one place missed on previous trips. Then for plays in London en route home. After years of study and interest in the area behind the Iron Curtain, we got there when Mary Baldwin College closed in May. Visited Prague, Warsaw, Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev, Sophia and Budapest. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. Back in time to greet our son, his wife, Harriet, and the two grandchildren on home leave from their new post, Algiers, where he's Consul and Second Secretary.

"Jackson is still: teaching at MBC, on the Board of Blue Ridge Community College, member of the speaker-research group, The Forum Club, a director of Kiwanis, golfing. G is very active in a book group, gave up her weekly newspaper column, 'Art in the News,' but is up to her neck in publicity for spring house tours for her Augusta Garden Club of Virginia, just finishing with a three-day unit meeting when they were hostess to members of the Garden Club of America. Have a good 1973." Jack and Gracious.

The annual A-N game West Coast party was joindy arranged by Pete Folger and Bill Darnell. No photo this time but Pete reports without joy: "The annual get-together of '29ers in California was a great and most pleasant one—the only inhibiting feature to this Admiral Kidd Klub

Kaper was the score. Maybe we can change that next year. (How often have we said: 'We'll get 'em next year'?) Present were: Ruby and Carl Armbrust, Connie Cone, Sylvan and Jim Foley, Winnie and Pete Folger, Chick Frankel, Gus Gray, Connie and Otho Ledbetter, Blanche and Deane Roberts, Jan and Roddy Rodiman, Eleanor and 'T.P.' Wilson, and Tiger and Swede Wotten."

Florida moves North! Ellie and Ollie Kirk send the briefest note. Their new address is 3 Silverwood Cir., Apt. 2, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Late item: Letters from the Schreibers, Petersons, and Vissers will be published next issue.

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Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y., RAdm. M. H. Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 53.9 The December luncheon meeting of the Alumni Association was held on the 20th in the Sky Room of the Army-Navy Town Club. The principal speaker was the Honorable John E. Sheehan (USNA '52), a Governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Attending were: Red Ailes, Bill Gentner, Dick Hunt, Chief Masterson, T e d Stevens and Glen Williams. Dick Hunt repons that Mr. Sheehan made an excellent presentation.

Fred Bradman writes that he and Else had a cocktail party in November for '30 types. He reports that most of '30 in the area responded but a few had problems and couldn't make it. "On the other hand," says Fred, "we smoked out some faces we hadn't seen for some time: Betty and Bill Sanders, Julie and John Gragg and the Jack Lewises."

In a note to the class, Margo Charneco writes, "I wish to thank you so much for the beautiful flowers. They meant so much to me."

In mid-December Frank Johnson was operated on at Bethesda Naval Hospital to remove a growth from his pancreas. The operation was successful and there was no malignancy. We hear that Nina has recendy undergone successful major surgery too.

The class now has a '30 plaque adorning a wall of the basement tap room of Alumni House in Annapolis. Be sure to admire it when you next visit there. Many thanks to Bill Post for bringing this project to a successful conclusion.

Jean and Stan Miller were with their family in California and visited Dottie and Mike Block in Mexico en route home to Washington.

Anne and Eddie Wagner spent Christmas with son Bob and family in Colorado Springs.

Amongst those in Washington visiting their families over the holidays were Frances and George Palmer spending the Christmas holidays with son George, Jr. and family.

Jack Dorsey spent the holidays with daughter Lee and family in Alexandria. Jack lost a bit of weight with Marie's long illness, but is beginning to gain it back, slowly.

A new address for Alice Corbus is 99 Winchester Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 94501.

A recent book about our Navy and Naval Academy should be of interest to all alumni. The book is The Naval Aristocracy by Peter Karsten who had at one time been a naval officer. The subject of the book is "The Golden Age of Annapolis and the Emergence of Modern American Navalism."

Claire and Rebel Lowrance recendy enjoyed

53 a Hawaiian vacation, stopping in California on their way home. While in California, they visited with Marie and F o o Rutter. The Fred Bradmans entertained the four of them plus Olive and Fog Hayes for dinner. Fred also reports that Frank Luongo has been ill and undergoing cobalt treatments.

As mentioned in last month's column, Parke Brady died on 2 January in St. Mary's Hospital, Palm Beach, Fla., following surgery for injuries received in a diving accident. He will be very much missed by the class, and all, I'm sure, join in with deepest sympathy for Elinor, whose address is 1801 Foxhall Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20007.

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Pres., RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20851 Percent Members: 54.5 Our star reporter, Carol Moore, who covers the Tidewater Area for '31, has the following summary of year-end events and plans for early 1973.

Muriel and Les W o o d spent the Christmas holiday with their daughter and son-in-law in Vienna, Va. Adele and Bernie McMahon had all, repeat all of their grandchildren home for the holidays.

Lalla and Kirk Kirkpatrick had all their grandchildren and all their children home for the holidays and our reporter understands this is the first time they have ever worked this kind of a family logistic problem out.

Barry Atwater, the TV and movie star who is Carol Moore's brother, and Carol were together for the first time in 25 years for more than a few hours as Barry visited for the whole ChristmasNew Year's period. Part of the time they were in Alexandria with Carol's daughter and family, the George Longs: a young, early promotion commander, that George. Carol says an added benefit in Barry's visit was the fun of walking around with this handsome fellow whom everyone thinks he knows.

Audrey and Jimmy Dempsey are in the Tidewater Area, staying at the Algonquin for a while as they look for a place to live. Peggy and Tommy Booth visited their daughter Scottie Ramsey in the Norfolk area. You will remember Scottie's husband is the son of Izzie and Paul Ramsey.

Vera and 1 spent Christmas in Dallas with Harry and Helen Crumpacker and our four grandchildren that we lend to Harry and Helen. We were also in Detroit where Joanne and Jack Fisher manage four more grandchildren for us.

We celebrated New Year's family style with them.

Our other kid, Peter, is still in Vietnam.

Jack Wulff lost the election and believe me, it's the people who really lost because he might have been their man in the Florida Senate. Jack and Mildred made a Caribbean cruise this year in the M/S STELLA OCEANIS. There were 13 ports of call including the San Bias Islands, Quirigua in Guatemala and Copan in Honduras where there are fascinating ancient Mayan ruins. Later, in March, the Wulffs visited the Guadalajara/ Chapala area in Mexico seeing the things that Vera and 1 were soon to see in that area a few months later. In May they were with Cel and Carl Lucas at Pompano, Fla., where the Lucases brought their new 42-foot Grand Banks cruiser.

Bill Leverton has responded in a most de-

lightful letter to my plea for information on the classmates who are still employed. Read on to learn how busy a willing, public-spirited and active fellow can be and not get paid a cent for it nor want to get paid, either.

"Dear John: Want to know what classmates who are still employed do? I'm employed—fully committed 100 per cent of the time—in living the kind of life a busted out sailor deserves if he had pulled his oar to the best of his ability during a career. I've no fault to find with those who want to make a lot of money—it's good stuff, money is, if it is put to good use—and piling it up in the bank for later use by children who have sense enough to enjoy it isn't the best use of money.

"Down here (down from Washington, from which place I am a native and refugee) in the Sandhills of North Carolina we have an Eden. I quote from the Christmas prayer I had the privilege of giving at our community carols the other night, '. . . dear Father . . . we are a peaceful island in a mixed up world. Here we have no envy, no competition for the good things of life— nor the necessities, no crime in the streets, no racial strife, nor a drug problem. In fact there are no great problems of any great moment. With the aid of thy love and grace we will keep it that way . . .'

"I was a member of the first (charter) village council and am past president of the country club, chairman of the precinct Republican Committee, on our church board and trustee of the Rescue Squad, and just elected a director of the Southern Seniors Golf Association. That is for employment—to work you don't have to get money. For enjoyment we have all we can handle, golfing trips with the North Carolina Seniors, the Tarheel Seniors and the Southern Seniors. We are loaded with new friends and lots of them are Navy we didn't know very well before—Sherry and Ruth Betts take part in all this, and along with Helen and me, enjoy having classmates come through. Navy types—and we don't think of ourselves in that light—are in the thick of our community—one is the zoning officer, another is on the club board, a Marine is on the village council —so is a retired USAF pilot, and so it goes.

"What our friends and classmates are doing, their new addresses when they move, and the honors their kids win are all very interesting items for us who are not living in one of the big military communities. I'd just as leave hear about a hole-in-one as a promotion from second to first vice-president, though I would like to know about both."

After learning of W i l l i e Williamson's timer implantation I asked him to give me a report for Shipmate and here it is dated 3 Dec. 1972. "Dear John, I delayed answering your letter to await the results of a physical exam on the 29 November.

I know you will be happy to hear that I received an 'all engines go' from my doctor with no restrictions.

"Ellie and 1 are living in our home at the Green Valley Country Club, it is situated on the 15th fairway, and we play several rounds of golf each week. I also have a duck blind in the 'Yolo Flyway' and manage to get in a shoot once a week.

"I retired as Superintendent of the California Maritime Academy in October 1971, and now that I am fully retired, I find myself busier than ever.

"Ellie joins me in sending best wishes to you."

32 Pres., Capt. J. D. Lamade, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd., Bediesda, MD 20014 Percent Members: 48.8 HERE AND THERE WITH '32 It is our sad duty to report the death of Mrs. Elizabeth (Boots) B. James who died at her home on 5 January following a long illness. She was the wife of retired Navy Capt. George S. James and the daughter of Mrs. Jessie W. Brainard of New Orleans, La., and the late VAdm. Roland M. Brainard, USN (Ret.) '06. An avid golfer, Mrs. James was president of the Ladies' Golf Associations at the Naval Station, Cavite, Philippines, NAS Pensacola, Fla., and NAS Quonset Point, R.I. The high point of her playing career came in 1949 when she won the ladies championships at both NAS Pensacola and the Pensacola Country Club and was medalist in both tournaments.

In addition to her mother and husband, Mrs. James is survived by a son, George S. James of Los Angeles, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Millson of Arlington Heights, 111., and three grandsons.

Mrs. James was buried at the Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis following services at St. Andrew's Chapel.

A note from Dick H a r w o o d informs us that he has retired for the second time (from the Boeing Company), and now has a part time job in real estate. He and Barbara missed the 40th reunion because Barbara had open heart surgery last January, and has had to stay close to home ever since. Dick says that if any of us ever get to New Orleans, the latchstring is always out at 2420 Ramsey Drive.

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Chrmn., Mr. Turner A. Duncan Box 90, Rt. # 1 , Arnold, MD 21012 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) 270 Providence Rd., Rt. # 5 , Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 51.5 Ed Fredericks' report this month included the following news of classmates in die San DiegoCoronado area: "A driving rain failed to keep the following classmates away from the monthly class luncheon on the 8th of November: Pickles Heinz, Dick Bird, Jack Coye, Hank Monroe, Al Pelting, ' L C Conwell, George Price, Marty Gibbons, Johnny Gamon, Hank Rumble and Eddie Fredericks.

"George Price is well, active and looking great.

Ed Miller is doing a fine job for the local community in probation work. Dick Bird is busier than ever in the international business world.

"Of interest to all classmates and friends is the news that Ed and Dottie Norris have become proud grandparents through the courtesy of daughter Lynn and Peter Kelly of Los Angeles. A son, Timothy Edwin Kelly, was born on 12 November.

That ain't all in the grandparent department. On 7 December, the day the Apollo flight took off for the moon, Ryan Peter Miller, son of Peter and Doreen Miller, and first grandchild of Ed and Fran Miller, was born."

Willie R a k o w had a letter from Bob Macpherson which contained the news that Bob and Marney have moved from Pensacola to Corpus Christi. Their new address is Canta Mar Apts., 4224 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78411.

54 The Christmas season brought greetings from a number of classmates for which we are truly grateful. Many mentioned that they were looking forward to the 40th reunion next May. A card from Mary Drescher contained the surprising news that the Dreschers have moved again. Readers of this column know that only a few months ago, Carl and Mary moved into a lovely new home on the banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Fla. Before they could really get settled in their new home, Western Union offered Carl the presidency of one of their major subsidiaries, and Carl accepted. Their new address is 40 Cambridge Dr., Allendale, NJ 07401.

Willie and Dottie Rakow and daughter Mary departed Annapolis in mid-December for a sixweeks vacation in Hawaii, where they looked forward to spending the holiday season with their son, Maj. Wm. M. Rakow, Jr., USMC (NA '61), and other daughter Virginia, who is married to Maj. George R. Frank, Jr., USMC (NA '57), and their families.

Last month we published the names of all those who had sent in their reservation cards for the 40th reunion. Since that list was prepared, we have heard from Bob Leach, Dick Kibbe, Leo Erck, Pete Galantin, Chick King and Ralph Shifley all indicating that they will be there.

The column is shorter than usual this month, due in part to the fact that the Mayberrys were absent from their mail box for two weeks while they were in search of sun, sand, and cheap daquiries in the Caribbean. Items received too late for inclusion here will be added to next month's.

34 Pres., Capt. H. D. Fuller, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 Percent Members: 53.2 On 23 Dec. Rosemary and George Clifford hosted a '34 get-together at their beautiful home in Carmel Valley in honor of your reporter Butch.

(These are George's words.) Present for this affair were: Helen and Gus Bourke, visiting son at PG School; Marjorie and Francis Boyle; Eleanor and Ed Fagan; Ceil and Butch Harbold, visiting son with Weather Research in Monterey; Noreen and Charlie Henderson; and Augusta and Keith Taylor. George also reported that many others in the area sent their sincere regrets.

From the cruising Grayson Merrills: "Arrived in this historically charming, safe and beautiful

'34ers in Carmel Valley, California

harbour in mid-Nov. and plan to stay a couple of months before sailing on down to the Grenadines." (Yacht MISTRESS, Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua, W.I.)

John Harllee confers with Capt. Benjelloun, port pilot, Casablanca, on assignment for the International Executive Service Corps

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Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 50.2 Amos Hathaway experienced a double tragedy over the holidays. His wife, Marianne, died on Christmas Day and his number three daughter, Melinda, died on New Year's Day. Marianne had been in the emergency room at the Charleston (SC) Naval Hospital many times during the past two years with asthma attacks. On her last visit she entered the intensive care unit on 7 Dec. Marianne, the daughter of the late RAdm. Harold C. Train ('09) and the sister of RAdm. Harry D. Train II ('49), was educated at Georgetown Visitation Convent School in Washington, D.C. As Amos expressed it: "Besides being a good Navy wife, mother and my doll, she devoted a good portion of her effort during the past 20 years to Girl Scout work. She also loved The Citadel" (where Amos teaches math and computers). Services were held first at The Citadel on 28 Dec. and at graveside in Arlington National Cemetery on 29 Dec. The class of '35 sent flowers and was represented at the latter service by Jesse Gay, Jeff Parker, Phyllis and Rod Badger and W y Packard. Besides Amos and her brother, Marianne is survived by her four daughters, Marianne, Barbara, Sarah and Mrs. Joan H. Graber; her mother, Mrs. May Philipps Train; and her sisters, Mrs. Cecil Train Wilson (widow of David Spencer Wilson '40) and Mrs. Jane Train Flynn of Rochester, N.Y. As for Melinda, she was born in Tokyo in 1950 and graduated from Visitation in 1968.

About two years ago, while attending the College of Charleston, she became blind. Also, like her mother, she became a frequent patient at the Charleston Naval Hospital both because of her eyes and for diabetic neuropathy. She was buried in Charleston on 3 Jan. The class of '35 humbly extends its sympathy to the Hathaway/Train family.

Jeff Parker helpfully assembled the following previously unpublished news of classmates obtained from Christmas cards he and Louise received: Virginia and Alan Nibbs were at home in

Mobile, where Al takes great pride in raising magnificent prize-winning camellias and dispensing advice to novice growers in the north.

Floss and Pete Paradis reindeered down to El Dorado, Ark., to be with their son, Bruce, and his family during the holidays so that Pete could be Santa Claus for his three grandchildren there.

They were planning to stop by and visit Virginia and Slim Barham in Oak Ridge, La. on their way back home to Mass.

Agnes and Myers Keithly reported from their home in Tarzana, Cal. that they attended son Tom's graduation from USNA last June. Tom is now at Nuclear Power School in Vallejo. Son Roger, Jr. is now a LCdr. in his last year of law school in San Diego before returning to regular Navy duties.

Helen and Ralph Metcalf in Saratoga, Cal. see the Hesses, Farrells and Gruners on occasion. Helen hopes to accompany Ralph to Scodand and England later this winter.

Mary Lou and D o n W u l z e n spent last Sept. basking in Colorado's Rockies, but returned to their Lake San Marcos, Cal. retreat ere the snows of autumn fell.

Elise and Jack Seymour's card, a picture of Lee astride her horse, a grandson of Man O' War, sent greetings from Conn.

Johnny Hack's widow, Ginny, from Coronado was busy the year round doing a bit of travelling both at home and abroad, mosdy visiting with her daughters and in-laws or vice versa.

Monica and George Hutchinson are thinking of re-retiring to Figure Eight Island near Wilmington, N.C. where George will send hurricane advisories to classmates upon request.

A note from Bert Rodier, reporting his change of address to 5706 Guerneville Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472, enclosed this picture of him swearing his youngest daughter, Elizabeth, into the U.S. Air Force at the Oakland, Cal. Induction Ctr. on 3 Nov. '72. Other items of interest: Bert retired from USNR on 1 July '70 after 41 years in USMC, USNA, USA and Navy; in 1971, he also retired from the Post Office where he had served as Regional Safety Engineer for the San Francisco area; he and his wife, Margaret, have purchased a small apple farm located about halfway between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, which they are converting to a vineyard. He advises, "the fishing is good, stump pulling is excellent exercise and visitors are welcome." They have four grandchildren but they won't be much help in this effort as they are scattered from San Antonio, Tex. to Tule Lake, Cal.

Bert Rodier and daughter Other changes of address received during the past month: Harvey Headland is still a Prof, of Economics and Business Admin, with the U. of Md. but, effective Oct. '72, he was assigned to its Atlantic Div. at College Park, MD 20742. Lamont

55 Johnston has shifted from Chattanooga to 101 N. Bragg Ave., Lookout Mountain, T N 37350.

Sammy Sampson retired for the third time, and he and Helen departed their apartment in Coronado to take up residence at P.O. Box 428, Cottonwood, CA 96022, which is about as far north as you can go and stay in Cal. Hank T h o m a s moved across Lake Washington to 1015 J4 N.E. 70, Seatde, WA 98115.

Chet BriggS sent in his Class Directory form showing that he is employed at the Advanced Technology Center, Inc. in Dallas. This is the research center for LTV Aerospace Corp. He has worked for the same employer for 15 years through various corp. name changes, i.e.. Chance Vought, Ling Temco Vought and now LTV Aerospace. He is also affiliated with Navy League, Boy Scouts, and the Admin. Board of his local United Methodist Church. He and Ruth have one son, Laurie, still in school, who may shoot for the USNA around '75.

Some other tidbits from Christmas cards: Betty and Steve Gimber back in Nashua, N.H., as menioned in May '72 Shipmate, anticipate they are through moving. They spent the summer painting and renovating their newly acquired pad, but found time for a week in Jamaica.

Ginny and Bill Germershausen have their daughter Betsy and her husband, Terry, living near them in San Jose, Cal. Betsy is working for a loan company while Terry puts in his final year for a Master's. Ginny had two successful cataract operations this past year.

Vertie and T o m Bro'wn, from Portsmouth, R.I., report their son Curt and his wife, Verda, and five children living in Annandale, Va.; their daughter, Leslie, and her two children living in Virginia Beach; and son Gregory at the U. of Nebraska. Tom is still real-estating, vegetable growing and working with Sea Cadets while Vertie is Tom's number one helper, spending hours at the canning kettles processing Tom's garden products, keeper of the bird-feeding stations and flower grower.

Jerry and Jack McCormick returned to Coronado from their year in Europe the day before Thanksgiving.

Laureen and Snuffy Smith in Coronado are keeping busy as always. Snuffy is stdl teaching remedial reading and is active in choral work, the high point of which was the singing of the tide role in the oratorio "Elijah." Reen has been Chairman of the Garden Section of the Women's Club and has been holding Chinese cooking classes including how to fold won-tons.

Pat McEntee's widow, Betty, spent the month of Sept. in Haiti with her daughter, Jill, whose husband. Dr. Catino, was at that time at the Schweitzer hospital at Deschapeles. The Dr. completed his 18-month tour in Dec, and they have remrned to the U.S. Betty also reports that as of the time of writing ( D e c ) , son Jerry (GL-IV) and wife, Allison, were momentarily expecting, maybe GL-V.

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Pres., RAdm. J. E. Rice, USN Sec'y., Capt. W . M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W m . A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 48.1 March is here with its high winds and unpredictable weather, and very soon we can look for-

ward to the spring of another year with the crocus and all its other blooming glories. May warmer days of 1973 bring you all nothing but happiness and great joy through the rest of the year.

The joint Christmas husband and wives luncheon on 13 December was its usual success even though there was a smaller turnout than usual.

Present were: Blanche and Jack Baumeister, Pat and Dick Bradley, Bill Ellis—Ede was indisposed and couldn't make it, Jim Gray—Helena was in the hospital undergoing tests, Norm Gillett, Harriett and Willard Hanger and their guest, Mrs. Tanner, Will's secretary who takes such good care of '36 by making all the luncheon arrangements, Rosa and Frank Law, Margot and "Onion" Phillips, Claudiana and Joe Rice, and Kathleen and Jack Ryder. The Rices had been to the ArmyNavy game; said Joe: "After all these years we finally made the third row on the seven and onehalf-yard line." Jim Gray announced that once Helena was out of the hospital they were both off for their paradise in Santo Domingo. Discussion then got around as to what to do about a class get-together in the future. A charter flight to Spain was proposed, and "Onion" Phillips agreed to look into this. The subject of the necessity for early preparation for a 40th reunion at Annapolis came up, in particular the need for reserving a place now. N o r m Gillett was unanimously appointed the Chairman for this event.

Quipped Norm: "You must have heard I passed my physical exam today." It was a jolly luncheon enjoyed by all.

We are happy to report that Bill Holman is healthy again. He responded to treatment and is back at work again.

A note from E. J. Hoffman received at our office at the American Society of Naval Engineers indicates that he and Barbara are going overseas for several years at various addresses presently unknown. Our best of luck for a good and safe journey goes with them.

A note from "Rosy" Ryan had this to say: "Weighing in at 8 pounds on 13 October in San Francisco, grandson William Ryan Kaufman may have achieved a first for the class in that both of his grandfathers are '36ers. . . . The baby's mother is Holly, our daughter. The rightfully proud father is Bill Junior, son of Cissie and Bill Kaufman. . . . The '36 theme is even extended to the Godmother, Judy Hunter, who is married to the son of Mary Louise and Gould Hunter. . . .

Just to prove that the long arm of coincidence can stretch rather far out, both Judy's and young Bill's grandfathers were good friends while at Annapolis (classes of '07 and '08). They were Richard T. Keiran (later commander) and Will W. Hicks (later colonel, USA). . . . The new arrival will be called Ryan." Thanks for bringing us up to date, Rosy. There's nothing like keeping everything in the '36 family. So congratulations to you and the proud parents on the big "first."

Gleaned from the many Christmas cards received are the following tidbits of news which we share with you all: From Mid'n. Dennis C. Draper, USN, 36th Company Commander: "On behalf of our Company, I wish the Class of 1936 a very merry Christmas. After a gruelling Service selection night, 10 First Classmen had chosen air; eight surface; four submarines, and six the Marine Corps. We are all looking forward to joining our alumni in the Fleet."

From Ann and Warfield Bennett: "That Army-Navy game was terrible! Ede, you and I should have been there to tell our team what to do. . . . We are planning to build a new house

in '73, having sold this one, and we expect a rough spring in so doing. However, am confident of the outcome, so come down to see us after May, or before; we can always bunk down in a sand dune. . . . Regards to all."

From Nan and John Boland: "We'll probably come Washington way this winter. Have been liable for jury duty in Eastern Va. District Court since 21 September and will not be free of possible call until 22 January. So far two criminal cases while 33 jurors sat waiting start of session and their selection. The third involved robbery of a branch of our bank, so—automatically off panel.

What a rat race! . . . Have seen litde of Anita Schwaner. She went to France this summer (Corsica, too) and took her older grandson. They had a wonderful time. . . . No recent '3>6 get-togethers here. . . . Guess Phyllis and Dick Rothwell told you their new address is: 5 Fulton Rd., Andover, MA 01810 Best to all."

From Lucille and Davy Davenport: "Merry Christmas! Hope all of you are hale and hearty; ready for the festivities. . . . Our year was marred by a long and rather serious illness for Lucille, but fortunately as the year ends she has fully recovered and is feeling fine. . . . There has been no great demand for me to come out of retirement again, but I'v kept busy with the new youth programs of the National Alliance of Businessmen. . . . Disney World has triggered a lot of change in this area, outside of its boundaries— a building boom, labor and materials shortages, traffic problems, etc. It is hard to see where it will end, but thus far it seems fun and interesting rather than objectionable. . . . As the year ended we watched the last Apollo moon shot from the front yard—sort of like an 'instant sunrise.' . . .

Best of everything to you all for 1973."

From Marge and Russ Faust "We have a new address, but Russ is still with the Marine Military Academy: Rt. # 2 , Box 37-E, Edinburg, TX 78539."

From Med Fowler: "Late, Late! Just returned from a cruise in the Caribbean. Fabulous time! . . . Julie, my 21-year-old, married late in August. We're all together here in San Jose for Christmas. . . . Best wishes and a happy New Year to all."

From Mary Louise and G o u l d Hunter: "How goes it? We're fine as are all the Hunters. . . .

Anne is a second year Med student now and loves it; so ere long we'll have a doctor in the family. . . . Dick and his family moved to Denver in February, and we really miss the litde girls. . . .

Hey, as I started this card, decided it was time to put the updated '36 Directory together—got it all apart and ready to put back together, and the holes don't match!! Which reminds me; 1 noted Barbara Crutchfield, Jack's widow, wasn't listed in the Directory. She has been married for many years to George Werntz and presently lives at Pleasant Valley Road, Box 298, Gladstone, N.J. . . . A very merry Christmas to you all." Our thanks for all the news, Hunter; we regret the inadvertent slip in not getting Barbara's name in the widows' section of the '36 Register, but it is only through people like you that we catch up on these things.

From Bob Odening: "Merry Christmas and best wishes for a very happy new year. . . . Am trying to keep busy and hopefully useful. Still with TRW at Space Park and no plans to retire.

The work is interesting and the commuting from Palos Verdes tolerable. . . . Tim is still a poor but struggling actor; Sue is working in Palm Springs; and Jerry is hitting the books at Occidental College. . . . Regards to all."

56 From Anita Schwaner: "Joyeux Noel. . . . Will write to you about my trip. Had more fun than a comic movie. Anything can happen in France, and it did. Had my grandson, 15 years old, with me, and he was quite a charger around the Moulin Rouge and Montmartre at night, to say nothing about the Latin Quarter. We really did have lots of fun."

From Jane and Syd Sherby: "Suggest BEAT ARMY '73 ? Ugly in '72! We've moved again to 7309 Wellcrest Dr., Dallas, TX 75230. Our next one may be to Spain. . . . God Bless, and regards to all in '36."

From Ginny and Harry Stark: 'Thinking of you all and hoping your Christmas is full of nice surprises! . . . Harry's got the hang of this teaching bit better now, so guess he'll stick with it a while longer. . . . Kathy is going to junior college and plugging for her own apartment. . . . Have a wonderful holiday and regards to all."

From the Shipmate staff: "Peace and Joy be with you this Christmas and throughout the coming year."

Fred Bennett retired on 1 February. That now leaves '36 with only two flag officers and one captain on active duty and N o r m Gillett recalled to active duty in his flag rank. Our best wishes to Nancy and Fred as he joins the ranks of the retirees.

That's it for now. See you all next month.

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wesley Steesy, USN (Ret.) 9127 Sligo Pkwy., Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 44.6 Now that we're well into 1973, let's remember that it too is an anniversary year for us. So, while we're thinking 40 for our 1977 gathering, let us now remember 40 and our 1933 entrance year into the Navy. Someone recently said, "It seems like only yesterday, or perhaps the day before yesterday." Even so, certainly we all recall, with nostalgia, so many of our plebe summer experiences there in Wing Three—the company competition, the radiator brushing, that leaky mess hall overhead, that Navy goat stinking up the compound, Hollywood's filming of "Midshipman Jack" with Bruce Cabot, cutter drills, squads east, Labor Day first liberty, Tisdale mast and his Company officers—along with several memorable upperclassmen. Are such reflections a sign of old age? True, we're all adding a few years, but just a few months ago there were 182 at our gathering as living evidence that all of us are still young at heart—and always will be!

Now let's hear from Connie and T o m Turner (Walpole, NH 03608) who writes: "Currendy I am President of Thos. Turner Co. (furniture manufacturing in Bellows Falls), VP of Northeastern Culvert Corp. (corrugated metal types), and Treas. of Riparius Inc. (RE investments in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.). In the last 25 years, my business took so much time that both sons long ago decided against going into them. Now I spend only 7-8 months working and with a little luck will soon be out of both mfg. businesses. I will continue with Riparius as it does not require day-to-day management. I can then spend more time at our home on the beach in Ponte Vedra, and as a volunteer technical advisor for Int'l. Executive Service Corps. (States Mead

is on the Board). 1 have been sent to Ghana and Colombia in the past, but had to decline several others because I couldn't get away. Would also like to work on my tennis as I'm only 4th on the family ladder. I can beat my wife (CS Note: Most of us can, Tom.) tho, and she is currendy a State-mixed doubles champion (not playing with me). The State is Risaralda, Colombia—not a very tough league. We took our children to Ireland where we rented a house this past summer. Liked it so much that I am looking for a place to buy.

It was so completely relaxing—in the south, that is. We went to the Dublin Horse Show, and played a lot of golf on many different courses (I am still first on the family golf ladder)."

Since arrival of the December Shipmate, Bea and Larry Brantly have been receiving congratulations as newlyweds (for the children's sake, no doubt). It's all a typographical error, folks (the printer's, not CS's), when a following comma should have been a preceding comma.

This would then have correcdy assigned the title to our real newlyweds, Libby and Paul Taylor.

Tuddie and Willie Smith (217 Vassar Ave., Clarks Green, PA 18411) write: "After retirement for physical disability in 1968, I became part of the Administration at Keystone JuCo at LaPlume, Pa. We enjoy living in the Poconos and make many trips to the surrounding states.

We enjoyed a three-week visit to Hong Kong and Japan in 1970, and Expo '70. In April 1973 Tuddie (for Adelene) and I hope to visit Germany, Austria and Switzerland." CS notes that Willie and Tuddie's wedding day was 3 June 1939, and wonders how many others share that first eligible date. Any of you complete retirees want to volunteer to be class statistician? There might be a bit of computer time available at Alumni House.

CS receives an occasional request for a Fix (that's a book), which he turns over to Johnny Johnston, class librarian among other things.

JPM still has an inventory of both the Twenty Year Fix and Thirty Year Fix, available at $3 for either or $5 for the pair. You'd better believe they cost more than this, so it's a bargain. If you don't have these, you really should—you'll get your money's worth in the first hours of perusal. Most of us have them, and know they become more valuable with each passing year. About 1975 we should start gathering up-to-date material for Forty. Any volunteers? If you don't make this one, we'll use you on Fifty.

Martha and Gordon Matheson (702 Catawissa Ave., Sunbury, PA 17801) writes: "No major changes in business since 30-yr. Fix. Have gathered most of children and grandchildren once a year at Pawley's Island, S.C. Have completed 18 years in Sunbury and expect to continue until 1980 retirement—then back to South! 35th reunion was great! Will make the 40th!"

Evelyn and D o n M e h l h o p (13 Jordan Rd., Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.) writes: "I am Asst.

Secty. and Plant Manager of Boyce Thompson Institute, Yonkers, N.Y. We have four children and three GC. Daughter Jill married Jim Herold, son of Frank and Bunny Herold '35. Surely would like any of the class to stop by our way anytime when in the vicinity."

As we go to press, a call upon JPM relays real sadness that Stretch Kelly succumbed on 17 December to a chest condition of several years. No additional specifics—watch for a write-up elsewhere in Shipmate.

Thanks for listening, folks. Admittedly, I do enjoy relaying this dope to you and hope you'll let me keep right on. I do wish a few "area bush-

beaters" could arrange for a steady flow of copy, as I speak for all in saying how much we all enjoy hearing about our mates and theirs in their many diverse activities, locations and loves. "Train in and secure!"

38 Pres., Col. John A. Saxten, Jr., USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 7B, Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 46.7 This column is being written during the joy and happiness of the holiday season. One of the highlights has been the pleasure of seeing and talking to many of our younger generation home for the holidays. It is heartening to note that there is no generation gap. It was easy to feel at home with them and heartwarming to see that the '38 spirit of togetherness had been passed along and was equally shared and appreciated. Marie and Bill Spears always do a tremendous job in keeping us together and their family party this year was super; a real treat for all of us. It was there I met most of the youngsters but saw others at many of the fine parties to which I was kindly invited.

Jean and Ollie Bagby were on hand with Marty, Richard, Chris and husband Ed Kuch.

Jean and Grant Heston had both sons Jimmy and Grant Jr. with wife Phyllis home for the holidays. Betty Bolam brought Becky and the Art Johnsons were accompanied by Jeff and Carla and husband Mel Jaranson. Betty and Ed Luby were seen with Maureen and husband Don Woodhouse. Jeanne and Steve Mann brought Doug and Stevie. Betsy and Harry Mason enjoyed a full house with Linda, Carol and Larry home. The M c D o w e l l s were accompanied by Melissa and Debbie. Both Jane and Emily were with the Melvins. The Spears enjoyed having Bill, Eddy, Mary Lou and husband Jim Coleman home for the holidays. Julie and John Ferriter also had a full house with Ted, Ellen, Judy and husband Bill Morgan home. Judy and Bdl are now living in Hawaii where Bill is a consultant for low cost housing projects. Clare Conrad came down from Boston to be with Jean and Connie.

Dianne DuBois came from San Francisco to surprise Annabella and Ray. Betty and Jack Raymer enjoyed having Susan and husband Jim Clark with them. Susan expects her second child in April. Jim finishes up his Army tour in August and heads back to Alaska to practice law in September.

Another highlight of the holiday season, particularly for me, are the much appreciated notes attached to your Christmas cards. As I have done in the past, I would like to share them with you.

Doris and Ray Berthrong plan a trip to San Francisco with son Bill and will visit son Fred and wife Candy. Daughter Candy also lives in San Francisco so there will be a family reunion.

Bill will then head back for Villanova College and Doris and Ray will head for Mexico and a visit to the Yucatan Peninsula. In the spring they plan to start building a home on their Winchester farm.

Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf have bought a new home and their new address is 381 Grinstead Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146.

Dottie DeCamp is recovering well from a recent disc operation and no longer has to wear a back brace.

57 Wynn and J o h n Haines are taking a trip from Norfolk to Panama to enjoy a nice visit with their grandchildren.

Jane and W a l t Small went to Sarasota, Fla., for the holidays and a chance to enjoy their condominium and a family gathering.

Muriel Wells also went south for the holidays to visit Dee and Ben Martz and grandson Brad and to see Dee and Ben's new home in Coral Springs: Norma and Bill G l e n n o n report that they are still in Houston where Bill works for Tenneco, Inc. Both daughters are now married, one living in Rochester, Minn., the other in Austin, Texas so they do lots of traveling on business and pleasure.

Harriett and George Dalton say, "Don't mention the game! Beat .^rmy next year." The Berthrongs, Fikes, MacFarlands, Cowards and Hartigans with Daltons represented '38 at the game. George has a new job as number two person at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr with 500 girls!

May and Howard DeLaureal are enjoying life in New Orleans and extend a kind invitation to pay them a visit.

From State College, Pa. we learn that John Mason has left the tedium of his job at the Ordnance Research Laboratory for the completely new experiences involved in his administrative position in the Speech Department. He finds the problems inherent in managing one of the University's largest departments both challenging and satisfying and delighted to have made the move from his Navy-oriented job into the world of academics. Good luck in your new career, Red. Mary and Hank Lauerman say it has been a busy but rewarding year for them in WinstonSalem. Hank has more students than ever as the Wake Forest School of Law continues to grow but he seems to thrive on teaching. Mary's duties on the Board of Education in Forsyth County and as trustee of Forsyth Technical Institute keep her busy. Both hope to make homecoming next year.

Nora will complete her study of law at Georgetown Law School in June and Tom finishes in law at Virginia at the same time so both are job hunting.

Margot and Ed Conrad check in from Castine, Maine to say, "With the spreading of the clan it's a pleasure to keep account, through your efforts, of the activities and movements of our classmates. Remoteness (geographically) from such retirement havens, where our classmates seem to have settled, peaks my interest in reading your monthly column. We had the pleasure of seeing Emily and Frank Lynch last summer when they touched ashore in Castine while yachting along the rockbound coast. Passage of other classmates through these parts is not common, but we are always delighted to see them."

Marybeth and Bill Collum say they plan to head east in the spring to visit daughter and Army doctor husband in Germantown. Bill also plans to retire from McDonnell Douglas within the next few months.

Pat Radiff sends this word: "The San Diego group class party was a smash. There was an excellent turnout. Kitty Ogle did all the work with a small assist from me. The Burrills came down and were our house guests. Bev and Charlie Hart came down from the Bay area and spent several days in this area visiting friends. It was so good to see those dear sweet people again. We miss our friends from the San Francisco area since Bill's retirement. Everyone looked just beautiful to me. At the party, the music played was the kind that our generation enjoys dancing to so

the dance floor was always full. Bill and I are giving a party to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Recendy Bill went into the plastic surgery department and had a skin cancer removed which turned out to be malignant. To my dismay I've learned that they can spread to other parts of the body if neglected. My hopes are that they got it in time." Many thanks, Pat, and we hope your hopes are correct.

N e w e l l Varney sends his new address as c/o Burton A. Varney, Chester Rd., Derry, NH 03038.

He reports that since August of '70, "home has been (and is) a 30' cutter named TROUBLE which I am single-handling offshore. The experiences have been many, varied, and no two passages the same. One never stops learning in a small boat.

Currently out of a yard period in Washington, N . C , TROUBLE and I are now weather-waiting for

a jump to Charleston, S.C. and then the passage to St. Thomas."

We ended up the holiday season with the New Year's Eve party at the Hestons which has become a tradition and more enjoyable each year.

I'll continue with more of these interesting notes in the next column and thank you one and all for your kind and thoughtful words.

I regret to add to this column that word was just received that James Franklin Ellis, Jr. died on 21 December in the MacDill Air Force Base Hospital, Florida. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Mary.

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Pres., Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 41 Bill Alford checked in recently with an excellent letter from the Newport, R.I. area and a new address: 21 Sherwood Rd., Middletown, RI 02840. He retired from Raytheon in '71 and is now a math teacher with each summer free to sail his 27' Swedish Vega sloop, VACKER FLICKA (remember Gothenburg?). Bill reported that they had a great A / N game party on 2 December at T o m Weschler's quarters. Spirits were somewhat dampened by the game result, but further dampening eased the pain and a fine time was had by all. In addition to the Alfords and Weschlers, those present with spouses were: Tim McCoy, Harvey Nylund, Gene Henry, and Ed Foote; also Neal Almgren from Essex, Conn., Vic Boatwright from Stonington, Conn., Tom Murphy from Beverly, Mass., and Bill Gentry from Camden, Me. Steve O'Rourke couldn't make it, but his wife, Jeanne, was there.

The Washington group launched the holiday season with its annual Christmas gathering at Ft. McNair on 9 December. Approximately 25 couples participated in the soiree, obviously enjoying the delicious cuisine and libations so capably arranged

by Betty and Stan Claypoole. All attendees were from this area except Betty and Pres Shamer who had bravely driven down from their home in Moorestown, N.J. After winding up the usual '39-type carousal with a session of carol singing (led by Bill R u h e ) , many of us i|Vent by the Claypooles' house in Alexandria for some delightful post-party refreshments.

Sara and George Cattermole, from Hamburg, Pa., were house guests of Kay and Ernie Schreiter on 16 December and, with their hosts, were among the '39ers attending the successful '42 joint party that night. George's catde-raising venture is doing

very well, with his herd of beef catde having doubled in the past year, to about 20!

H a p Jolly reported that the San Diego contingent also ushered in the holiday season in typical rousing fashion with a cocktail/dinner party on 14 December at a local establishment overlooking a marina full of Christmas-decorated pleasure craft. The evening was most delightful with plenty of good food and abundant cocktails, thanks to Judy and Hank Reaves who made all the arrangements. Highlight of the gathering was the arrival of Bill Ruhe who, in his distinctive and enjoyable style, brought the group up to date on the Washington scene with some very scintillating remarks! With the exception of Bobby and D u k e Knox, who were comparative strangers to the assemblage, the 36 attendees consisted of the usual participants including, of course, Rosemary and Johnny Weatherwax.

The Washington monthly luncheon held on 3 January was highlighted by Gus N o r w o o d (Smeja) joining us for the very first time. As I mentioned in the February issue, Gus is here now with the AEC after five years as Administrator of the Alaska Power Administration in Juneau. He told us that he had had very litde contact with the class over the years, except for our 30th reunion in '69, and gready appreciated the opportunity to renew acquaintances of his midshipman days.

Attending the luncheon from out of town were George Sharp from Phila. and D o c Abbot from Pensacola.

Congratulations to Paul Schratz for two recent achievements: being formally awarded his Ph.D. at Ohio State, and then becoming Naval Institute's first grand slam essay winner with a silver medal to join his previous gold and bronze! Finally admitting that his busy schedule as Dir. of Int. Studies, U. of Missouri was becoming a bit too strenuous on top of his writing, traveling, lecturing, and fiddling (St. Louis Philharmonic), Paul announced just before Christmas that he was resigning from his University post, effective 1 January. Definite future plans had not been formulated as this went to press. However, he does hope to devote more time as a "wordsmith" while enjoying a new home he and Henrietta plan to build on a two-acre wooded lot overlooking the Severn near Annapolis.

Paul Schratz receiving his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, 1972. Courtesy of Ohio Stale University

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40 Pres., RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 32.5

Atley Peterson (left) receiving award from Art Esch Congratulations to Atley Peterson for receiving the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding work with the Naval Reserve. Photo shows him being presented the award by RAdm. A. G. Esch, ComdL, Naval District Washington, while Pete's wife, Mitzi, looks on.

Ralph Locke's widow, Gertrude, sent me this note, following his funeral 1 December: "My family and I wish to thank Ralph's classmates for the beautiful flowers and for the kind message of sympathy."

FLIP CLIPS: Red Balch is currendy teaching math at Arundel Senior High School near Annapolis. W i n Berg now works for the National Academy of Sciences as Exec Secretary of the Committee on Remote Sensing Programs for Earth Resource Surveys. (His son, Erickson, is VP for Accounting with the American Health and Life Ins. Co. in Balto., Md.). Here is corrected address for Jack Hawkins, 814 New Bridge St., Jacksonville,-NC 28540. Mary and Dave Bryce's son, Jim, is in Army ROTC program at U. of Ga. as a final year law student. Congrawlations to Henry Adams on being promoted to position of Comptroller for George Mason College here in Fairfax. Jean and Gus N o r w o o d have a Ph.D. in the family, i.e., their daughter, Emily, now Asst. Prof, of Linguistics at Univ. of Wash. Hope and D o u g Syverson's daughter, Candace, graduated last June from U. of Va. School of Law, passed the Pa. State Bar and is now married and a member of a law firm in Phila. Cynnie and N e a l Almgren announced that they now have two grandchildren and a 28' Lohrs sedan cruiser and are glad to have their son, Malcolm, back in Newport as a Lt., USN aboard LUCE. Martha and Jim Smith reported from McLean, Va. on the whereabouts of their offspring, Nancy at American Univ., Mike with Army Engineers at Ft. Riley, Kan. and Jack a flight instructor at Myrde Beach, AFB, S.C. Mary and George Ghesquiere checked in from Pensacola, Fla., where George enjoys being a counsellor at Pensa. Jr. College with daughter, Mary, married to a dentist in Atlanta, and son, David, graduated from U. of Fla. and now Pres. and co-owner of a constr. co. in Atlanta, and Steve a student at U. of W. Fla. Congratulations to Mae and Jim Coleman on the arrival 9 December of a red-haired grandson, courtesy of daughter, Marianne (Blane). Two new addresses from San Diego area, Sam Caldwell at 1144 May St., Palm Springs, CA 92262 and Ed (Dan) Mattson at 1880 Iris Way, Escondido, CA 92025.

1972-73 REGISTER available NOW!

Another winter is blowing itself out. We're back in the pre-spring season of the March winds. It's time to start planning ahead for your summer vacation: remember to schedule the first half of July for a re-visit (or first viti) to T e d Rodgers' Maritime Academy at Castine, Me. We'll print Ted's July schedule in next month's Shipmate.

WASHINGTON REPORT Thanks to the organizing skill, hard work and courtesy of Pete Smith and his '42 classmates, the local '40 contingent, together with NA '39 through NA '42 plus USMA '42, enjoyed a great dinnerdance the weekend before Christmas 1972. We provided 42 in a total of 210 celebrants at the Fort Myer O Club: Kay and Ace Burton, Betty and Jack Bowell, Elouise and John Chase, Emily and Horace Figuers, Mary Anne and Phil Eckert, Jo and Ozzie Gray, Carolyn and John Greenbacker, Helen and Vince Healey, Virginia and Ted Hill, Charlotte and Gene Lamiman, Helen and Jack Longino, Mary and John Montgomery, Marge and Ed Muhlenfeld, Lucille and Bob Pauli, Sis and John Refo, Thelma and Bill Scott, Mary and Ed Sledge, Bette Ann and Tom Taylor, Penny and Hugh Vickery, Virginia and Joe Weber and Dee and Early Winters. The consensus has it that this joint class affair will become a regular annual event.

Note from the above list that our beloved and hard-working Dr. Joe Weber has joined forces with the former Dr. Virginia Trimble of the University of California. Virginia has a Ph.D. in Physics (Astronomy) and, besides being "brainy" —she's beautiful! Congratulations, Joe!!

Work still continues on the east coast following the '72 visit of the infamous hurricane Agnes.

Over at Lake Barcroft in Falls Church, Bob White has recendy been elected VP of South Area of Lake Barcroft Community Association which is now involved with the resoration of the lake and community following the destruction caused by Agnes. Bob is also active in real estate appraising in Virginia.

Treasurer Ray Schneider reports three more contributors to the Memorial Window Fund: Bill Boehm, Marty Mulderrig and Scott Goodfellow. This brings the total to 128 classmates giving a total of $3,597. Very, very good—and, again, thanks to you all. All window bills have been paid. The surplus funds go into the class treasury. Chaplain Porter Brooks of Fort Myer expected to have color booklets on the chapel windows back from the printer by February. We should have them in the mail to all contributors by the time this copy reaches your mailbox.

Should any of you be interested in comparing the current "news" peddled by our media with a truly factual summary of an event by a trusted associate, drop me a line and your Sec. will send you a copy of Pat Gray's address before the GWU Law School concerning the controversial tire shoot-out of the hijacked Southern Airways DC-9 at Orlando, Fla., last year. Pat was up and around after his November surgery in time to be "roasted" by the Saints and Sinners in Washington, D . C , on 8 January. Now there's your candidate for the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

NEWS FROM CONUS STARTING UP IN NEW ENGLAND—where Clare and Ed Hayes have had a busy, busy year moving from Holden, Mass. to the "dream house" on Sunrise Drive, Portsmouth, R.I. in June; matriculating Clare with a Master's degree in the same month; marrying daughter Maureen to David Helfrich (son of long-time close friends) in October; and grandparenting for the second time with Jennifer Mary via Ed Jr. and his Betty, now living in Virginia Beach, Va., in November. Meanwhile, Ed keeps busy as head of the Junior ROTC at Tiverton H.S. in Rhode Island.

SWINGING SOUTH—we note that Julian Burke is back from COMNAVFOR Japan; he relieved Andy Anderson as COMSERFORLANT on board USS SEATTLE in Norfolk on 26 January 1973. Andy relieved as C O M S N D - a n d Norfolk gets to keep him!!

Marty Mulderrig writes from Virginia Beach, ". . . The Tidewater (sic: underwater Virginia) members of '40 are increasing as more realize the advantages of retirement in this area . . ." Right on, Marty! Remind prospective settlers to bring paddles and water skis.

IN SUNNY FLORIDA Rowena and Ralph "Goucho" Gerber have moved from the Racquet Club to a home at 216 Bal Cross Dr., Bal Harbour, FL 33154. Gaucho writes: ". . . The above address is our latest move . . . needed the house with the family expanding. We expect a member of the class of '95 (Sec note: as FEARLESSLY predicted in Shipmate, p. 42, March 1971!!) on or about 1 March. What if it's a girl? You know that they will be accepting them too, the way things are going. . . ." Congratulations to the proud parents!

From 924 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, we received a response from Dr. Bill Mauer proving that it pays to advertise: ". . . Surprised to find in the December Shipmate that I am missing. . . . The Chicago address (25 E. Washington St.) was one of two offices that I maintained until June of 1971. At that time we moved our home from Northfield, 111., to a farm in Wisconsin, and this made it necessary to give up the Chicago office and consolidate the practice (osteopathy) in Deerfield. Lee and I are happy to have our daughter Kathy, h.s. senior, and five sons from 4 to 15 out in the country where they are busy with the usual farm chores instead of wondering what to do next. We are developing 337 acres into an organic farm which includes a herd of registered Brown Swiss, and organic poultry that produce fertile organic eggs which are in great demand by the health food stores. We also are supplying certified organic beef packaged and frozen to customers throughout the country via air freight. If any classmates are interested in some pure, naturally aged beef with satisfaction guaranteed, have them drop a note c/o Ambassador Farms, Route 2, Box 44, Brighton, Union Grove, WI 53182. . . . It sounds like all work but it really is not. We have a farm manager and a helper, the children have horses and we are only 30 minutes from Alpine Valley where the whole family skis. . . ."

WESTWARD—IN THE GOLDEN STATE— Joanne and Pat Dupzyk write from Sherman Oaks, Cal.: ". . . Patrick still Deputy Guardian for L.A. County (whatever that is . . .). Had three great trips last year: Puerto Rico, Alaska and S. Carolina. Plan to be at Sheraton Park Hotel (D.C.) 2-6 April 1973." It sounds like Navy League convention time again, Joanne. We'll be expecting you.

Grayson and Bill Boehm are the new owners

59 and divisional general manager in 1969, and vice president-packaging in October 1971. Before joining St. Regis, Bob had served as president of Arkell and Smiths, a leading manufacturer of multiwall bags and consumer packages. Congratulations, Bob, on this splendid advance.

A note from California brought word of the arrival of Hans Wendell DeVenter on 29 November 1972, weighing 5 pounds 41/2 o u n c e s — W i inches. For a class who are already grandparents here and there, this has to be a noteworthy and heartening achievement. Keep us posted, Willie.

of Graybill Terminals Co. in San Diego, Cal. It is a 220,000 bbl. capacity tankfarm that stores diesel fuel for San Diego Gas and Electric. Bill is busy ". . . running a shipyard of welders and pipefitters—putting the farm back in commission."

We have a new address for Barbara and Scott Goodfellow: 300 6th St., Coronado, CA 92118.

They report that after retirement, en route Coronado, they spent a night with Betty and Bob Miller on their 35,000-acre ranchero in Santa Margarita, Cal. NEWS FROM OVERSEAS Art Esch and John Chase pass on the word that Ruth and Bill Caspari have shifted job and home from Brussels to Frankfort, Germany. This leaves only Betty and Harv Seim in Belgium.

Their Christmas letter ends with this paragraph: "To wind up an eventful and busy year, we expect to spend a week or so in Portugal, returning to Brussels on Christmas Eve. . . . We wish you health and happiness in the coming year, and remind you that a warm welcome awaits you if you have the occasion to pass our way. You can find us at 26 Square du Solbosch, 1050 Brussels (Phone: 47 89 78), and mail will reach us with an 8^ US stamp if addressed to us at USNATO, APO New York, NY 09667."

THE SECRETARY'S CORNER With deepest regret we pass on the word received by Shipmate that old friend and classmate Joe Rinschler died in December 1972.

We last saw Norma and Joe at the 20th reunion in 1960 at Annapolis. At that time '40 had pretty well taken over the Charter House Motel on Route 50 . . . and a good time was had by all.

Norma still lives at 16 Hemlock Ln., Glen Cove, NY 11542. Joe, like so many of our brightest stars, did not pass the eye standards at graduation. The Navy's loss was Sperry Gyroscope's and the nation's gain. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! » * *

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Chairman, Capt. Jay Houghton, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor D e l a n o , USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 36.8 Our Christmas coed luncheon in Washington at Blackie's was a great success with 43 in attendance. Abbie Svendsen made the arrangements and was assisted by Ann Blount, Jackie Delano and Babette Thomson. After a good lunch. Jay Houghton briefed us on some of the plans for our 35th reunion homecoming. It is only a scant three years away so get ready. Those at the luncheon were: Meg and Herb Anderson, Ann and Tom Blount, Jackie and Tom Buell, Jackie and Victor Delano, Jane and John Doherty, Shirley and Jerry Engle, Barbara and Bob Hayler, Caryl and Jacques Hadler, Jay Houghton, Helen and Vance Hudgins, Ruth and Jim Jamison, Mil Jones, Mike and Ed Miller, Shirley and Joe Marks, Leslie and Mac Nicholson, Jane and Frank Price, Shirley and Dave Rubel, June and Frank Sanger, Ann and Gene Somers, Abbie and Ed Svendsen, Babette and Jim Thomson, Maury Werth, Pat and Joe Zirkle.

Caryl Hadler had fairly recendy returned from a two-and-one-half-month trip to Kuwait about which I hope to be able to tell more in a future column.

Another class traveler who could not attend the

Christmas coed luncheon luncheon was Rusty Crenshaw who, with Flav, was visiting his family in Virginia Beach. Just before Christmas, Rusty returned home from having sailed across the Atlantic—and I mean sailed —from the Canary Islands to Grenada in the Caribbean. The boat belonged to Rust>''s cousin and earlier in the year it had been raced east across the Adantic Rusty and his cousin flew to the Canaries where they picked up the boat at Lanzarote and together with a crew of four headed west, so to speak. In order to get into the favorable tradewinds, they first went south in the direction of the Cape Verde Islands. On the fourth day out their steering gear carried away so they had to stop at the Cape Verdes for repairs. After 19 sailing days and 3200 miles, which included a swing by Barbados, they reached Grenada and Rusty flew home just in time to join Flav for Christmas. Rusty said, "It put me back in shape."

Rusty commented that they had fresh eggs and canned bacon all the way across but the ice lasted for a week only. Some of the canned foods like chicken were excellent. Rusty claimed that he got some excellent pictures.

Before Christmas 12 couples from the class of '41 joined other couples from '39, '40, '42 and West Point '42 for an annual dinner-dance at Fort Myer sponsored by USNA '42 and which that class decided to expand this year to include others at the Naval Academy during their "formative" years. The 230 attendees danced to the music of an excellent 17-piece dance band that played mostly music of the early '40s. Each table had been beautifully decorated by the wives of '42 and each class was appropriately toasted. John Doherty reported that it was a "really delightful party."

John Doherty is now with Cerberonics Research and Development, Inc. with an office in Falls Church.

From the St. Regis Paper Company comes word that Bob Searle has been elected senior vice president-packaging of St. Regis. Bob joined St. Regis in 1963 as operations director of the eastern area of the Bag Packaging Division. He was named general manager in April 1965, vice president

42 Pres., Capt. P. S. Smith, USN Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station, Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 42.4 We're off and running in 1973! The memories of the Christmas gala are still being savored and we fully expect not only to try again next year, but to enjoy other joint gatherings in the months to come. Our West Point colleagues already are scheming the next event. Should add to last month's remarks that Charlie and Ann Chandler '39 joined us after dinner for the festivities and to acknowledge the three classmates and wives who had been there from the start.

Leo Culjat still is trying to keep the Seatde group together. Settled in the area are Armstead, Burton, Bergquist, Culjat, Folta, Robb and Tagland. Leo now works as a Management Analyst with the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Service. That entails traveling about a third of the time and Leo has become quite a Washington booster.

Sue and Griff Stokes have settled in Berkeley, where Griff is taking some courses in Information Science. They had retired in March from Griff's job as CO NAVCOMSTA Puerto Rico, in order to beat the crowd to Europe. They picked up a Volvo in Frankfurt and drove over 16,000 miles in a six-months tour which covered the Mediterranean area, all of western Europe, the British Isles and Scandinavia. They highly recommend this mode of transportation, but are now taking a year to sort it all out and would welcome any classmates passing near 2150 Channing Way. Jim Ashley is now working full time on the staff at Brooklyn Heights Church, San Diego, as Assistant to the Pastor. He also is continuing his work at the seminary and will take two more years to finish. Before taking the new assignment, Jim and Verna had a 22-day tour of western Europe and England. In 1971 they had visited Greece, Turkey and the Holy Land.

On Sunday afternoon, 10 December, Capt. R.

Riley, Meulendyke, Brafford, Corkran, Brown, Allen, and Winner

60 L. Corkran, Jr., USN (Ret.), became the Rev. R. L. Corkran of the Episcopal Church. He is now curate of St. John's Parish, Stamford, Conn., living at 59 Munko Dr., Stamford. Brick Brafford, as our Connecticut contact, rounded up W . O. Riley, B. Meulendyke, Brafford, W. S. Brown, J. B. Allen and C. D. Winner to join Corky in the ceremony and for a photo. Bruce Meulendyke reported the two-hour ceremony was most impressive and well attended. The Aliens hosted a buffet afterwards so it was a happy day.

As the saying goes, "keep those cards and letters coming!"

43 Pres., Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wdliam T. Peach, III, (SC) USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kailua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic Hansen, USN (Ret.) 5677 Rayburn Ave., Alexandria, VA 22311 Percent Members: 42.1 A Christmas note from Mark Harnish indicates that California living is every bit as good as they remembered it and they love it. Leslie is a freshman at Petzer/Claremont. Kay, a Purdue graduate, is with OMB and not thinking too kindly of the Washington weather.

The Heseltons' Christmas note certainly indicates that they have been on the move including a lengthy trip to India and Pakistan. By this time they are established San Diegans with strong connections back in the D. C. area.

Hazel Greenwood's note gave their itinerary from Germany back to Wichita Falls, Texas, as Loire Valley, England, Scodand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Hawaii, California. I quote, "The San Diego area certainly has lots to offer. But, our inclination is to remrn to Arlington to build an enormous, small house on that vacant lot in Aurora Hills. We'll January in the South and skid in to Virginia's icy February." Permanent mail address is 311 City National Building, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

Nels W o o d w a r d got together socially with T o m Hurst in Norfolk. Tom is in tip-top shape and obviously enjoys his work with the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina line.

Squidge Holmes reports that she and Dave, Jinny and Dan Freeman, Bill and Virginia Ehreke (1942) and Tox and Shirley Zeigler (1944), brother of Spence Zeigler, spent a glorious New Year's stationed at the Robert Morris Lodge in Oxford, Md. Highly recommended, says Squidge.

Dick Phelps is in Japan for most of the month of January on business for Airtronics. He expects to visit the Philippines and Hawaii before his return to Washington.

I am due congratulations. As a Christmas present I gave an engagement ring to Margaret Collins whom most of the local group has met.

As of 10 January wedding plans are vague but I'll let you know.

Bob Adrian was kind enough to send me the following letter: "I would like to announce that I am leaving Maryland National Bank on January 4, 1973 to accept a position as Vice President with Annapolis Banking and Trust Company which will put me in line for the Presidency in a litde over four years. As you know, I have been with Maryland National for six years working out of Baltimore and recently transferred to its West Street Branch in Annapolis. My new position with AB&T will

give me the opportunity to be more a part of the Annapolis community. Joan, in her real estate partnership, has been very active in the community for a number of years and together we hope to be of more assistance to our good friends and classmates whenever they are in the Armapolis area.

"At our homecoming dinner this year, a number of classmates signed up with me for reservations next homecoming at the Stader Hilton Inn. On approaching the Inn to set aside a block of rooms for us on that weekend (October 19-21, 1973), I found that they are already booked up. Unfortunately, homecoming 1973 will fall on the same weekend as the International Sailboat Show in Annapolis and, with the exception of several classes who have had 1973 reservations with the Inn for over a year, the Sailboat people have the Inn sewed up. I found the same condition to exist at the Holiday Inn; so, 1 called all the nearby motels and was only able to get a block of rooms at the Charter House Motel on Route 50, Annapolis, MD 21401. I am writing to all classmates who signed up with me for the Hilton to this effect and any other classmates who desire reservations for 1973 should write a note to the Charter House requesting a reservation from the Class of 1943 block of rooms and enclose a check for $10.00. The Charter House is under new management and I understand it is much improved over former conditions which disappointed a number of classmates who stayed there last homecoming. In the meantime, Ramada Inn will build a new motel in 1973 across from the Holiday Inn on Rt. 50 (adjacent to Parole) and, if it is to be completed by homecoming, I will attempt to get us a block of rooms there and let you know for publication in Shipmate and any flyer that might be sent out on homecoming 1973."

Jim Holloway has been appointed to the grade of admiral and has been assigned as VCNO. VAdm. Barney Rapp, presendy COMASWPAC, has been assigned as Commander Third Fleet.

Most of us are aware that the 30 Year Supplement was an artistic success. We have the following financial report from Dick 2Umermann regarding this project: 1943—Thirty Year Supplement This is an accounting to the class of this venture: Receipts Books sold (363 X $9) Overpayments where donor said "keep the change"

$3,267.00

Total

$3,291.44

Expenditures Publisher's bill Stamped envelopes Stamps Clerical supplies Long distance phone calls Check to Class Treasurer

$2,883.92 90.00 69.96 9.01 15.81 222.74

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$3,291.44 —All free and paid for copies have been mailed and should have been received by now.

Following the policy established for the 25-Year Bool^, copies were given to all widows who wanted them, to the USNA Library, USNA 3rd Qjmpany Wardroom and the USNA Alumni Association, a total of 25 books.

Notice!

There are a few USNA '43 25-Year Bool^s and 30 Year Supplements available for sale: the former at $15.00 each and the latter at $9.00 each or $20.00 set of one each. Make checks payable to "Association of the USNA Class of 1943" and mail to Dick Phelps, 2312 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA 22180.

More business. As announced last month, John Gano has Bailey, Banks & Biddle class crest tie tacs at $2.50 and ladies class pins also at $2.50.

If interested, write John at 6323 Thomas Dr., Springfield, VA 22150. Incidentally, Jane Heselton has sold at least five of each of these items in the San Diego area. Thanks, Jane.

Class finances, in spite of inventory of the above items, is in relatively good shape, a fortunate situation which has existed since 1942.

Thanks for this go mainly to Dick Phelps and Dick Zimermann.

44 Pres., RAdm. Ray Burk Sec'y, Mr. D a l e V. Ness 6520 Walters Woods Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. W i l l i a m C. Gibson Nav E, 36 Williams Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 36.5 At a meeting in January in Washington Jack Christman and Boyd Gustafson finalized plans for the 30th reunion in Williamsburg scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 May 1973.

On Sunday afternoon plans are now firm for a cocktail party at Marge and Randy King's quarters at Portsmouth. In addition to the social events there will be golf and tennis for those who want to participate.

Again—to obtain application forms for reservations write Jack at 7011 Gifard St., McLean, VA 22101 or call him at his office (202) 692-0912 or home, (703) 356-8211. You can also contact Boyd who is Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA 23491.

There will be no direct mailing to all members of the class about the reunion so it is hoped that those of you who read Shipmate will notify others.

We have already received a substantial number of reservations, enough to insure the success of the reunion, but want as large a participation as possible. Since time is getting short, please contact Jack or Boyd soon.

Received a letter from Jean and Jeff (S. A.) Davis. Jeff, who has been with U. S. Steel for years, has been transferred to Spain. Their address is Collado del Viento 7, Mirasierra, Madrid 34, Spain. They are planning to arrange their schedule to make the 30th reunion.

I recendy received the report on the '44 homecoming party. 1 know the affair was a social success but am happy to report it was also a financial success. Our thanks to John Donaldson and Bill Gibson for handling the party.

RAdm. Charles Becker, SC, USN, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in a recent Washington ceremony. Charlie was cited for this exceptionally meritorious service as Director, Material Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics) during the period September 1970 through July 1972. During this period he was successful in carrying out a broad spectrum of responsibilities relating to fleet logistics support and the management of the

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Happily, Marge Becker and VAdm. George E. Moore II, SC, USN, assist in the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Charlie Becker

Navy's ammunition resources for combat forces in Southeast Asia. Congratulations, Charlie!

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Pres., Capt. Sam Rorex, Jr. Sec'y, Mr. J. C. Barron 1569 Eton Way, Crofton, MD 21113 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. G. F. Rester 1723 Fernham Ct., Crofton, MD 21113 Percent Members: 37.5 Hello again, and greetings from the cold country. Though it will be almost spring when you read this, today in the Annapolis area we are in the coldest snap of the '72-'73 winter.

Many, including yours truly, went for a sail New Year's Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a beautiful day and a great way to start off the New Year and clear out any cobwebs from the night before.

Not being able to sail today (7 January), I drove down to Piney Point, Md., near the mouth of the Potomac, and visited the Lundborg Seamanship School, which is run by the unions for young prospective merchant marine seamen. We were pleased to see the FREEDOM, still in very good condition after all of these years. She was rather special to us, as we had our first date aboard her youngster year. Incidentally, many of the old wooden USNA yawls are still around, two being at Patuxent River NAS. We had the pleasure of berthing alongside them last July while on a Bay cruise.

The 12 December luncheon at Ft. Myer O Club produced a reasonably good turnout. Present were Bergeson, Bowcock, Bradley, Cockrill, Davidson, Dzikowski, Ewald, Findly, Gardner, Merrick, Montgomery, Rester, Rorex, Shelton, Silliman, Thomas, White, Shaffer, Adrianse, Kalina, Rockwell, Thad Taylor, Conover, Doolin, Dale, and Dick Wilson. Be sure to join us there if you are in town for a second Tuesday of the month.

In a letter from the June and Bob B a l d e n household, June makes a special plea for Vinson Hall, which is in serious financial difficulties. I quote her letter in part: ". . . for the wives I wanted to add that so.me day you too may wish to move in with your old squadron wives' club at Vinson Hall, and it will be owned by another corporation . . . if we don't work at raising all the money we can.

"Jacksonville NOW Club just sent in a check for SI000 yesterday. I'm sure the '45 wives aren't organized enough for that, but perhaps we can find someone who will take it on. For the present 1 have my hands full getting out a newsletter to 800 Navy Wives' Clubs, plus Marine and

Coast Guard; not to mention making speeches about the drive.

"Won't someone call and organize something?

For want of something better, you can use my European Health Spa at Springfield, Va., and we can charge $5 a head for a free visit." Thanks, June.

June and Bob Baldwin moved to Washington this past summer from Florida, and made the trip via the midwest. They spent several nights with Sue and W i l l Adams at Offutt AFB, Omaha, and a short while with Esther and M i g Myrha at Detroit Lakes, Minn. June reports all four to be in great shape. Prior to the move Bob was relieved as COMCARDIV 6, and the Baldwins were real pleased to see Jere Mills and Pinky Howard aboard for the change of command.

Marion and Bill Traynor report in from 9412 Yolanda Ave., Northridge, Cal. After much hard work. Bill was awarded his Doctor of Education degree by Brigham Young University in August.

In September he became Director of Personnel for Pepperdine University at the new Malibu campus.

He also teaches business courses, spending three days per week on the Malibu campus and two in Los Angeles. Daughter Kathy works in San Francisco for California Wine Instimte (typing, not tasting). Son Jim teaches wood design at California State University, Northridge, and was recendy written up in the L.A. Times with pictures of some of his work. Son Steve is in second year at Everett Community College in Washington State. Marion is busy with volunteer work and keeping the home warm and cheerful. They extend an invitation to friends in '45 to drop by for a visit.

We were sorry to learn that Schaefer Brewing Company has sold the AMERICA to a private party from New York. As far as we know, the class of 1945 as a group was the only USNA class to have a cruise aboard this fine and distinguished sailing yacht. She is reported to have started a leisurely trip around the world, with the owner and family aboard, including small children.

Paul Converse writes from East Northport, Long Island, N. Y., which is home when he's not sailing his 40' Concordia 5'awl on Long Island Sound and elsewhere. Paul works for Grumman Aircraft just a few steps away from H u g h Lowery. Bill Hoover is also numbered among the '45ers at Grumman, where I had my first civilian job after resigning at the end of 1947.

The class of 1945 Thirty Years After book mailing which you have been anticipating has been held up by the illness of our editor-in-chief, Karl Munninger. Hope you are better soon, Karl. We are all primed to get our inputs in when the mailing arrives.

D o n Rockwell lives in Annapolis and moors his 26' twin keel sailing auxiliary behind his home just off Weems Creek. His and Anne's son Don III graduated from Nuclear Power School in December and reports in February to the submarine JOHN C . CALHOUN. Don works at Naval Ships Engineering Center in Hyattsville. \ class of '45 mini-reunion was staged at the USNA Officers' & Faculty Club New Year's Eve. Welcoming '73 together were Anac and Don Rockwell, Anne and Ed Hastings, Ellie and Bill McGarry, and Ginnie and Jerry Rester.

Wonder what other cities had '45ers celebrating together that night.

Ski Dzikowski, accompanied by Ginny and daughter Mary Beth, recendy returned from Greece, where he was installing equipment on a Greek tanker in a shipyard. Sounds like a good way to go.

D a v e Levy writes from 527 Legendre Dr., Slidell, La., where he berths his 59' steel twin diesel Stellar motor yacht which he designed himself. She will do 28.5 knots, and sleeps ten with three heads and showers. Sounds like quite a floating palace. Why not bring her up to the Chesapeake for a cruise, Dave?

If this column is beginning to sound like a yacht club journal, perhaps it is reflecting our old love for the sea. Maybe you golfers who want to forget what an oar or a sail looks like will be lucky enough to get a golfing buff for the next corresponding secretary. On the yacht club theme, however, Jack Kalina has agreed to take a crack at designing a yacht burgee for the class of '45.

Ed W h i t e is being recycled in his third or fourth tour in Washington. He claims that he will be an Oceanographer if he ever learns how to spell it.

Arlene and Jim Montgomery returned to Washington last April from a two-year Seventh Fleet tour, where Jim was Chief of Staff. He is presendy Assistant Deputy for Programs and Financial Management for the Chief of Naval Material. They returned to their home at 3606 N. Nelson St., Arlington, Va. Jim reports that he is gradually getting used to working in the "real world."

That's all for now. Look Alive.

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Pres., Capt. G. W. Ellis, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PL, Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 4885 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Apt. 504 San Diego, CA 92117 Percent Members: 42.4 Dan Heagy, whom I last saw at my change of command in September, finally lost a long fight with cancer on 23 Dec. For the time being his widow, Jean, plans to remain at 2920 W. 141st PL, Apt. 4, Gardena, CA 90249.

Ella and Bob Haslett still live at 522 Kirkwood Ave., San Francisco, C\ 94135 where he is Supply Officer at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.

Sue and Johnny Hart live at 2504 Island View Dr., Panama Cit>', FL 32401. Johnny works at the Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory where he is Head of the Inshore Undersea Warfare Systems Branch.

Joe Hall says he is still with the U. S. Army .Air Defense School, Ft. Bliss, Tex., where he is employed as an Education Specialist. Wyn and Joe live at 317 Mardi Gras Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. Rosemar}- and T e d Haselton still live at 1205 Fallsmead Way, Rockville, MD 20854.

Ted works for Applied Physics Laboratory. Ann and Dick Hall report their address remains unchanged at 3918 West Shore Rd., Rt. 4, Edgewater, MD 21037. Dick is a Project Engineer for Booz, Allen Applied Research.

Kathie and W a l l y Hankins live at 8 Beach Rd., Cape .Arthur, Severna Park, MD 21146 where they have lived for quite some time, even before Wally retired from the Navy and became a stockbroker for Legg Mason. Helen and Bill Henningsen can still be located at 9850 Vanalden Dr., Northridge, CA 91324. Bill works for Hughes .Aircraft Co. Lois Ann and George Herbert are located at 46 Beveriy Dr., Durham, NC 27707 where George is President of Research Triangle Institute. Bernie Heesacker works for Litton Ship Systems and

62 gives his address as 314 State St., Gautier, M S 3 9 5 5 3 . K e l l e y H o l b e r t will soon be r o u n d i n g out his second year as Supply Officer at the Naval Station in Rota, Spain. T h e address is Box 8, A P O N e w York 09540.

Alice and J a c k H u l l continue to report their address as 29 C r o w n Terrace, Morrisville, PA 19067. Jack is Chief of the P l a n n i n g Branch for the Delaware River Basin Commission. B i l l H u t c h e s o n is an Architect in the San Francisco area and gives his address as 4 Admiral Dr. # 4 2 8 , Emeryville, CA 94608. Connie and B i l l H u d d l e s t o n give a recent change of address as 14553 F Old Courthouse Way, N e w p o r t N e w s , V A 23602.

For the past several years Bill has been the Naval Science Instructor in the Naval Junior R O T C at Y o r k t o w n H i g h Sch(X)l in Y o r k t o w n , Va.

d a u g h t e r , Meredith, has orders to be Exec, of USS BRONSTEIN in San Diego. If you w a n t to write the Pritchards their mailing address is Moscow, D e p t . of State, W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 0 5 2 1 .

Andree and D i c k R a b e have recendy m o v e d from San Bernardino, Cal., to Spokane, W a s h . , where Dick has been assigned as the Metropolitan Lay Director for the C a m p u s Crusade for Christ.

T h e i r address is W . 4728 H o w a r d St., Spokane, W A 99208. Dick says that his former U S N A r o o m m a t e , " K i l l e r " K i l p a t r i c k , is a t t e n d i n g L a w School at Gonzaga Univ.

" F r e e " J o n e s is n o w the treasurer of Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., where Marilyn and " F r e e " live at 1022 R i d g e m o n t Dr. Zip is 2 4 4 0 1 . Virginia and M o n t y J o h n s o n give a n e w address of 2324 H a w t h o r n e , Amarillo, T X 79109, w h e r e Monty is a rancher.

Mary and R o b i e R o b e s o n are continuing to enjoy duty in H a w a i i where they live at 26 M a k a lapa Dr., H o n o l u l u , H I 96818. Robie is taking golf seriously, having been selected as the C h a i r m a n of the Golf Committee for the Navy-Marine Corps Golf Course in H a w a i i . At other times he putters around in financial circles as Director of the Fleet Resources Office for the C I N C P A C F L T . D o n ' t worry, Robie. If they w a n t to put you in jail for overexpenditure we'll just call " D o d i e " S i n c l a i r to the rescue. He'll bail you out!

F r a n k K e l l e y , w h o is president of C o m p u d y n e Corp. in Chicago, and wife, Mary, live at 855 East Westminster Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Peggy and G e o r g e K e l l y live at 6451 Fairland St., Alexandria, VA 22312 while George is on duty in O P N A V ( O p - 9 8 2 E ) .

B o b S c h a b a c k e r writes from 315 Monaca Dr., Erie, PA 16505, " O u r second trip to Africa (Botswana this past s u m m e r ) was even m o r e fabulous than the first. Result is new flood of animal paintings. Betty in Who's Who in American Art 1973, so her star is still rising."

H a v e n ' t see " P o p " K e n n e d y in ages but " P o p " says he is still a Staff Accountant with Lybrand, Ross Bros. & M o n t g o m e r y , Certified Public Accountants. Ro and " P o p " live at 6663 Radlock Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056. D a w n and " T o b y " L y o n , w h o currendy (Jan.) live at 3971 Bonita View Dr., Bonita, CA 92002, plan to setde in Medford, Ore., soon after " T o b y " is relieved as CO, USS PRAIRIE and retires from the Navy (about 1 Feb.).

Melba and D i c k S c o t t give their address as 5228 OIley Lane, Burke, VA 22015 while Dick is on duty in Op Nav ( O p - 6 1 B ) . Margaret and " E l b y " S h r o d e report a new address of RD # 1 , Box 250-17, Zelienople, PA 16063. " E l b y " continues a long career with Alcoa. Nonie and J o e S k o o g have a new addressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;4205 Elizabeth Lane, A n n a n d a l e , V A 2 2 0 0 3 . Joe n o w works for Interstate Electronics Corp. in D.C. B i l l D a k o s checked out B o b S w a n s o n ' s address and phoned the other day to say it is 5930 Reseda Blvd., T a r zana, CA 91356.

" T u c k " H u e y recendy informed m e that his former First Co. r o o m m a t e , M o n t y M o n t g o m e r y , is currently single and is selling Holiday I n n Mobile H o m e s in Virginia Beach, Va. If you are curious enough about the details why not call him collect at ( 7 0 3 ) 424-2237. O h yes! Say " h e l l o " for "Daisy." A n n e m a r i e and M a c M c C a l l a continue to report their address as 42 Burr F a r m s Rd., Wesport, C T 06880. For several years n o w Mac has been a Sales Engineer in the I n s t r u m e n t M a r k e t i n g Div. of the P e r k i n - E l m e r C o r p . of Wilton, C o n n . H e is also a C D R , U S N R .

Alene and B o b T r o t t are n o w seeing each other more often at 552 Bellflower Ave., Apt. 102, L o n g Beach, CA 90814. Bob returned in December from a long WestPac deployment as C O , USS P I E D M O N T .

Addie and D i c k V a i l l report no change in their address of 48 Skyline Dr., W a r r e n , NJ 07060. Dick is Vice President, M a r k e t i n g for Ronson Corp. h a n d l i n g domestic consumer products.

Pam and J o h n V i e l e give their current address as 5037 Smith F a r m Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 2 3 4 5 5 . John works for Stanwick Corp. as Head of the Technical Publications and T r a i n i n g Dept.

C h u c k W i l l i a m s was relieved as C O , USS I N TREPID on 22 December 1972 in Palma, Mallorca, d u r i n g his second Med. deployment in I N T R E P I D .

H e reports for new duty to Naval W a r College, N e w p o r t . T h e picture of Chuck and F r e d K o c h was taken on the quarterdeck of I N T R E P I D last June while Fred was serving as Chief of Staff for

B o b M o t t wrote in Oct. '72 from Da N a n g , Vietnam, " I n three days, Frances and I will be leaving Da N a n g City, w h e r e I have been serving as counterpart and senior advisor to the Mayor for the past year and a half as part of the Agency for International Development operation. W e will clear post in Saigon by 7 October and head h o m e .

Originally, we had planned to return t h r o u g h Europe, but by coincidence both Mike, 26 last March, and Stephen, 2 3 , are in Berkeley, California, so after a few days in H a w a i i to adjust to the U.S. after six and a half years in V i e t n a m and the Jet s y n d r o m e , we will go to Berkeley and visit with the boys and look a r o u n d for job opportunities in that area. . . . I have resigned from the Agency and we are p l a n n i n g to settle in Colorado Springs, Col. Until we get settled next m o n t h , o u r m a i l i n g address will be that of m y parents, 4869 Osceola St., Denver, C O 8 0 2 1 2 . "

B o b W e l a n d e r has deployed to the Med., again, as C O M C R U D E S F L O T Eight. Doesn't seem all that long ago that Dorothy and I saw Pat and Bob in Norfolk where they told us their new address was Qtrs. H - 7 , 475 P o w h a t a n St., U.S. Naval Base, Norfolk, VA 2 3 5 1 1 . Jerry and H a n k W a d d e l l continue a long term residence at 216 Bahama Blvd., Cocoa Beach, F L 2 2 9 3 1 . H a n k is an E n g i neer for N o r t h American-Rockwell.

Liz and D e n z i l P r i t c h a r d sent their Christmas greetings and annual "Beat A r m y " message from the American Embassy, Moscow. Liz says that Denzil becomes the A r m y Attache in June '73 so they will stay on until June '74. T h e i r son-in-law, Lt. David Mattis '66, h u s b a n d of their oldest

Betty and D a v e W a l k e r give their current address as 98 U i k i Place, Kailua, H I 96734. Dave is Vice President of F i r e m a n ' s F u n d Ins. Co. Ellie and W a l t W e a v e r live at 2775 Soderblom Ave., San Diego, CA 92122, where W a l t is w o r k i n g for the County of San Diego. B i l l W i l l i a m s , w h o

COMNAVAIRLANT.

C h u c k Williams and Fred Koch on quarterdeck, USS I N T R E P I D , June 1972 works for the Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory there, lives with wife, Meg, at 812 Balboa Ave., P a n a m a City, F L 3 2 4 0 1 .

Fran and J i m W e i r i c h live at 1508 Back Cove Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. where Jim, retired from the Navy, is a school teacher. Phyllis and A l W h i t t l e live at Qtrs. C, U. S. Naval Station, Charieston, SC 29408 w h e r e Al is C O M S U B F L O T Six. M a r g and " W i n d y " W i l l i a m s , w h o r u n T h e Williams Agency, Inc., communications counselors, live at 2456 N . 91st S L , W a u w a t o s a , W I 53226. " T o b y " and " W h i z z e r " W h i t e continue to resist the temptation to retreat to San Diego from China Lake w h e r e " W h i z z e r " works for Systems Consultants, Inc. T h e y live at 236 W . Benson, Ridgecrest, CA 9 3 5 5 5 .

J a c k W a l s h has orders to be Chief of Staff for C O M A S W F O R L A N T in Norfolk w h e n relieved as C O M S U B R O N Four in Charleston. A letter from J a c k W a s h way back in August was so good that I wish I could share all of it with you. "I am taking retired life in the truest sense of the w o r d and am loving it. W e overlook a view of the upper San Francisco Bay and I nostalgically can watch the traffic as it leaves San Pablo Bay toward the sea or gropes t h r o u g h the fog u n d e r the Richm o n d / S a n Rafael bridge. Jack B u c k n u m and I are the only '46 San Rafael m e m b e r s and we visit several times a year. H e is a Vice President of the Bank of Marin and was recendy inducted as President of the C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e here. . . .

1 am leading a three-fold life. T h e m o r n i n g s are devoted to my activities in the stock m a r k e t w h e r e I m a n a g e m y o w n portfolio as well as that of a partnership which I recendy o r g a n i z e d . My afternoons are devoted to an activity w h i c h gives m e a tremendous a m o u n t of satisfaction. I a m the Director of the Youth E m p l o y m e n t Service, a p r o g r a m sponsored by our local Y M C A , which seeks to place high school youths t h r o u g h o u t M a r i n County in contact with suitable e m p l o y m e n t after school, on weekends, and d u r i n g the s u m m e r . . . . My leisure time activities are spent in m a n u a l labor at o u r ten-acre ' r a n c h ' a m o n g the r e d w o o d s of southern Mendecino County w h e r e I a m trying to drill a well by h a n d , clear acres of ceanothus brush and erect a 900-square-foot cottage." Nell and Jack give their address as 59 Arguello Circle, San Rafael, CA 9 4 9 0 1 .

And that's it for another m o n t h . " D a i s y "

Navy History Highlights 20 March 1922 First Aircraft Carrier USS Langley commissioned

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47 Pres., RAdm. S. J. Evans, USN Sec'y, Capt. J. L. Moss, USN (Ret.) 1609 Simmons Dr., McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 41.2 Jeep called on 30 December to tell me I was the new secretary, the input for March was due in a week, and please come over and pick up about 5,000 lbs. of randomly accumulated class records.

Thanks a lot, Jeep. Not for the phone call but for five years of tremendous leadership by you, Bob Marmer, Turner Joy, and John Prehn. These past five years have been remarkably successful in drawing the class even closer together at a time when many classes tend to drift apart. Jeep, Turner, and the other outgoing officers have a long string of successes, not the least of which were the smashingly successful 25th homecoming party at Annapolis and the publication of the 25th anniversary yearbook. All of us in '47 modesdy admit it is the finest book of its kind put out by any class. (Eat your heart out, '46.) Your new class president is Stu Evans, with Floyd Bowdey as V.P. and D o u g Sloan as treasurer. All of the class officers are currendy in the Washington area.

Some day we gotta get organized.

The first bit of news about various classmates is certainly momentous. VAdm. W o r t h Bagley has been nominated for four stars and is to become CINCUSNAVEUR some time this spring. Worth will be the youngest naval officer ever to wear four (that's right—even younger than Zat fellow out of '43). An equally happy simultaneous announcement was Jake Finneran's promotion to vice admiral as he takes command of the Second Fleet.

Congratulations to both of these super-stars.

Robbie Brady did a great job on the annual Washington area Christmas get-together at Bethesda O Club on 15 Dec Attendees included: Ed and Betty Appert, Floyd and Hope Bowdey (showing pictures of that new grandchild), Robbie and Pat Brady, Jeep and Pat Donaldson, Stu and DeeAnn Evans, Dick and Jan Gardiner, Bill and Betty Gay, Bo and Betty Heininger, Leo and Gloria Hoffman, Tom and Georgia Hudner (showing pictures of that new son). Bob and Leigh Lee, Barney and Ginny Martin, Al and Audrey Maynard (leaving soon for a SUBRON command), Gordy and Regina McPadden, Pat and Jim Moss, Dick and Pat Nicholson, Duncan and Louise Packer, Walt and Mary Jane Pate, Len and Catherine Schempp, Doug and Mary Sloan, Bill and Betty Spencer (newly reported to the Joint Staff), Birgit and Don Toohill, Jack and Mary Townes, Paul and Peggy Ann Van Mater, Bryan and Julia Wiggins, Eddie and Joan Wood, and Doug and Fran Yuengling.

George Grove is once again on his way to the gunline, this time with a squadron of his beloved greyhounds. We all hope, by the time this goes to press, that the gunline will finally be silent and that Jim, Jerry and the other POW's can celebrate a 1973 homecoming.

Christmas cards from various classmates including a beautiful Anne-drawn one from Anne and Dave Ansel. Others with happy messages from Jan and Hal Edwards, Cal and Bruce Smith, and Geen and Ernie Fritz. (Geen: if you send that letter on Charleston news you promised, I'll spell your name right next time.)

One good area reix)rt on Hawaii received from Dave Crockett as follows: "After several sporadic contacts, we finally got organized with a cocktail party and heavy pupus at Dan Chadwick's on 9 Dec. 1972. Turned out to be a great success with

several old acquaintances renewed, and some new ones made. The following were able to make it: Bill and Dottie Barron, Willy and Lei Bowen, Dan and Katie Chadwick, Danny and Sue Child, Dave and Bobby Crockett, Del and Mary Grantham, Mike and Margaret Leddick, Bob and Jan Lusk, Pat and Saumie March, Steve and Juanita Marvin, Bob and Athena Smith, and Dottie Wilson (Jim being in Vietnam). Frank McMullen and Tom Brenner are also stationed here, while Bob Eastman left the State House last summer for a position in the Office of OICC, Thailand.

"For the use of all '47ers transiting Honolulu, my telephone numbers are: office—477-6040/6073 and home—488-2842. We're only 15 minutes from the airport and the Naval Base, and would be glad to extend a warm aloha to those who pass thru. If anyone is expecting to come out to Hawaii for duty after travel funds become available, please let me know, for Dan Chadwick has the lowdown on the real estate situation." Thanks, Dave; keep 'em coming.

Doris and Bill Oiler are back on the Washington scene. Bill has put on the big gold and reported to command the Defense Fuel Agency.

Happy to report that Georgie Van Sickle has recovered from those operations on her aching back and is as irrepressible as ever.

The new striper list at the Naval Academy indicated Kit and Bob McNatt's son, Tobin, will be a three-striper. (If other '47 sons were also listed, apologies, and send in their names for equal time.)

The classmate behind the news this month concerns the F-14. Two years ago that airplane was mosdy swan with very litde goose. Now it is a full fledged "SWOOSE" and a good operational aircraft. Our project manager classmate is holding up quite well even though the golden eggs required to buy more F-14s are shaped like political footballs.

Your new class officers promise to get organized and carry on the gcxxl work of past officers. During the next five years, as we all approach 50, our waistlines approach 40, and our wives approach 39, the numbers still on active duty will drop from about 175 to probably no more than a dozen by 1978. During this transition to a fully civilianized group, we will need the help of all our classmates to maintain the camaraderie which has made our class the best on the Severn.

Please keep those cards and letters coming in with the news. No telling what will come out if I have to make up stories about you-all every month. I ain't no "Daisy."

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 32 This is being written during Happy New Year time, though you won't see it until almost spring.

Anyway, Happy New Year to all. I guess the biggest current individual news is T o m Hayward's third star and move from SECNAV'S Office of Program Appraisal to OP-090, Director Navy Programming and Planning. Congratulations to Tom. I also hear that Bill Small is being frocked as '48B's first two-star in the job of Deputy ASW/EW OP095B. Westinghouse has been the employer for a number of Annapolis-based classmates for a long time, and there are a number of alumni of that organization to be sure. Ben Reams tells me that he

is still there as are Paul Abel, Bob Smith, Jim Gildard, and Ed Frothingham.

The bi-monthly luncheon at O'Donnell's came off on schedule in January on the second Tuesday in the chilly city (but snowless) of Washington.

It spawned the start of a dinner-dance which is planned for 10 March at a place to be picked by Bob Ghormley. It is hoped that this date will hold, and that if you read this before that time, and have not received official notification by mailed flyer, that you will call me for details. I can be reached at the office at (202) 833-7333, or home (703) 549-8739. I wish that I had some solid details to put in this column, but these things always get started too late for publication. This particular luncheon did not draw heavily possibly because the local telephoning crew has not completed reorganization. Anyway, the crew present included Willie Lee, Ghormley, Chew, Reams, Matthew, Neely, Frothingham, Cummings, Lansden, and new president. Gene Kelly.

Bob N e e l y has installed himself as a regular at DC functions lately, even though he is over at Patuxent River. He is with Hughes Aircraft as manager. Phoenix System Support. Apparendy, Howard doesn't keep too close an eye on Bob and lets him slip away for long lunch hours.

As you can see by the amount of information I have to impart this month my communications with the outside world have crumbled somewhat.

We would all be delighted if some of you out there would take the time to drop me a note.

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Pres., Mr. John E. Benoit Sec'y, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC P.O. Box 2741, Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 32.9 GENERAL The latest news from the West Coast comes from John Green. John sent me a note on the day before the Army game and said that Tot and he along with Lucy and Rudy d'Ambra would be watching the game at the Hamiltons' with June and Gordon. Haven't heard from John since so I assume that the Livermore, Cal., group suffered through that Saturday just as we all did. John is a physicist in the Special Projects Division of the U. of California's Lawrence Radiation Laboratory at Livermore. Gordon is also a physicist at Lawrence in the Controlled Thermonuclear Reactor Project.

Rudy is in charge of plant facilities for the Livermore school system.

On the east coast Bob Salomon is now with Warner Communications Inc. in New York.

After serving as assistant vice president for real estate for eight months. Bob was elected vice president for real estate last November.

WASHINGTON AREA The December luncheon produced a group of faces that had been missing from the local scene for some time. The group consisted of Curt Norton, Naval Security Group Command Headquarters, John Walker and Jim McVoy, both at Naval Ship Engineering Center, Pete Fullinwider, OPNAV 098F, and D o n Henderson, OPNAV 943G. The rest of the participants at this very social event were Barrow, Counts, Beckwith, Bartholomew, Dotson, Zettel, Krause, Hammer, Bob Clark, Albers, Klemm, Parsons, Benoit, Magee, and myself. This month's entertainment was provided by John Walker. Compared to the usual

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One other recent returnee to the Washington area is Ed Waller. Ed is the CNM Project Manager for ASW Systems.

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Pres., Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W . L. Jensen, USN 2507 N. Vernon Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 39 Mary Ransom, the widow of Lou Ransom who passed away on 28 September 1972, writes from 804 Jamestowne Rd., O'Fallon, IL 62269. Mary would like to hear from some of the class.

J. B. Farrell indicates that in spite of a litde rain, duty at NAF Signonella is great with plenty of chances for him and Benita to travel around Europe.

All are reminded that the class dues of $5.00 for 1973 are to be sent to John Brick at Chief of Naval Operations, OP-009D, Navy Department, Washington, DC 20350. Please cooperate and make John's job a litde easier. John says not to confuse this with your dues to the Alumni Association— these are CLASS dues.

T o m Ross and family spent their vacation at Marcos Island, Fla. His son is a senior at Florida State where Phil Ryan's daughter Kathy is a junior. Wayne Jensen's son Stephen is a senior at the University of California, Riverside.

Stan Neander reports that he is frozen for the duration in OP-97. Harry Krantzman in OSD also says he misses the Navy. Ed Grunwald in OP-05 says Chuck Lindley has moved to Oslo where he is going to school studying the language and plans to accept a job as an attorney there.

Corky Angleman's son Van was married last summer to Lois Burns of Norfolk, Va. He is in his second year at the University of Richmond.

Kelly Carr has no news; he says he is isolated in OP-01. Larry Stapp in AIRSYSCOM advises he was sorry but he let his alumni membership lapse; he promised to correct that. D o n Sattler in OP-98 voices the opinion that he is making a career of the Pentagon.

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Pres., Capt. W. W. DeGroot, III, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce L. Meader, USN 5609 South 5th St., Ariington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 38.8 Readers of the 11 December 1972 issue of the Washington Post who were attracted to the headline on page 20 which read "Man Fired by State Department Batdes for Vindication" were treated to a very interesting account of John H e m e n way's three-year contest with the State Department over his involuntary retirement. Those who attended the January class luncheon had the opportunity to get the facts from the horse's mouth as John gave a capsule summary of his case to that date and the prospects for the future. I won't go into detail on the circumstances of the case—it would take more room than is available in this column. However, I will quote one passage from the Post that characterizes John: ". . . Graham Parsons, one of the men selected by Dean Rusk to investigate the case, complained that Hemenway 'had the bit between his teeth and could not be bought off'." Indeed, as all of us who know John

Hemenway—Rhodes Scholar and diplomat—would agree, he is a man of great honor and integrity, and no one will ever buy him off.

Just before Christmas, I received a letter from J o h n Cochrane, from which I would like to quote this tidbit: " . . . I was elected to the New York State Legislature on November 7, 1972, and guess who my campaign manager was—none other than 'Crazy Legs' Craven, my partner of the last 16 years, and one of our more renowned classmates. With a combination like that, how could we lose!" Obviously, we couldn't, they didn't, and all of us proffer congratulations.

The real estate profession is taking a turn for the better, if we may judge from some of the '51ers now plying that trade. Most recent additions to the ranks of the home brokers are Joe Rosau in St. Petersburg, Fla.; T o m W y n k o o p (Professional Realty Corporation) in Virginia Beach; and Roger D r e w (Quinlan and Tyson, Inc.) in Winnetka, 111.

At the January luncheon, I had the pleasure of seeing Dick Hoover again after quite a number of years. I told him I thought I had noted his attendance at an earlier luncheon, but he assured me that that luncheon was the first he had attended since arriving in Washington last July. Welcome back.

By the time you read this, the class of '51 winter formal will be history, and many will accuse me of not publishing the dope prior to the event. The fact of the matter is, your winter formal committee was given a mandate by the area classmates to do the job right this year and hang the expense. Whether this attitude reflects the affluence of '51ers or a soaring economy in general I do not know. However, I do know that the search for the right place to do the job right revealed that there were very few suitable dates open; so 27 January was selected, and there was no time to publish the news in advance. The place selected was the Army-Navy Country Club, and roast beef and Long Island duckling the menu.

I predict it was great!

Cliff Rigsbee promised me a racy account of a fantastic New Year's Eve party, but in the holiday atmosphere of the January luncheon, there was a lapse in communications, and 1 must leave you in suspense. Ditto the party at the Lowell Stockdales to which I was invited but could not attend.

Could it be the two parties were one and the same? Look for the answer to this conundrum in the next issue. 'Til then, keep the cards and letters coming.

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Pres., Cdr. N. F. Stein, USN Sec'y, Capt. W . G. Fisher, Jr., USN Office of the Commandant USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 36.5 The March winds are passing and spring is around the corner. It is almost time to start planning on which home football games you are going to attend.

The January bi-monthly (3rd Thursday of the odd month) class meeting at the Washington Navy Yard was well attended. Those present were: Red Stein, Tom Griffin, Carl Hilland, Doug Lockwood, Phil Duckert, Fred Adair, Jim Stone, Marv Alexander, Fred Hollick, Jean Fitts, Dick Smith, Bill Blasko, Jerry Hyndman, Ted Lutz, Corky Lenox, Bill Reed, Tom Norman, Biscuit Wev, Jack O'Connor, Gene Avallone, Ron Campbell, John

Eshman, Jim Organ, Phil Case, Wendy Cosner,.

Leigh Ebbert, Don Johnson, G. H. Helland, R. L. "Jack" Blanding, W. J. "Bill" Ryan, W. J. "Bill" Laux, W. S. "Bill" Bowen, Jim Troutman, and D. W. "Si" Simons. Si Simons gave an informative and entertaining talk on performance and prospects for various athletic teams. Also, the first discussion with regards to our 25th reunion took place. If anyone has any ideas, wishes to help, etc., please let Red Stein or myself know.

The following note is from Zug: "1 attended the annual pre-Army/Navy game alumni meeting here in Los Angeles—took two '52ers with me^ namely, Al 'Gater' Enderie and LC6l. (USAF) Harvey Hunt. We had a nice time telling the Army people they didn't have a chance, but they proved us wrong on Saturday, mudh to my personal sad surprise.

"About two weeks ago Junette and I had dinner with two classmates and their wives—they were Harvey Hunt and Frank Hines. Both are LCol. USAF. Frank is stationed at Keesler AFB and plans to retire soon. Harvey is in the USAF Safety program at Norton AFB and lives near us here in Mission Viejo.

"The Hines had flown out to visit with the Hunts. I hadn't seen Frank since graduation.

"1 forgot to mention earlier that Frank Miller was also at the pre-Army/Navy game function."

Thank you, Zug. Lucille and I received a nice Christmas card from Jan and John Hardesty. John recendy retired and has taken a job as an ordnance engineer with the QEL Lab in Hawaii. They report their family is well and growing.

Congratulations to Larry Skantze who was recendy selected for BG in the Air Force. Larry is currently Systems Program Director for the AGM69 (SCRAM), Aeronautical Systems Division.

Over Christmas, while visiting my parents in Pittsburgh, my wife and I spent a very pleasant afternoon with Ray Coble and his wife. Ray and family moved to Pittsburgh after retiring from the Air Force. He is currently the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to Col. Roger Johnson who was recendy awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and his second and third awards of the Air Medal.

I just received the following from Jack McKinley: "Just a note to let you know 1 am transferring from the Norton AFB, San Bernardino area to Bangkok, Thailand in February. I'm leaving the procurement shop for the 'Minuteman' program and will be taking over the PACAF Procurement Center, Thailand. It is a two-year tour and my wife Marilyn and I would welcome seeing any of our classmates.

"My best regards to you and others of '52."

Thank you, Jack.

If you know any classmates who don't belong to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, try to get them to join. Thirty-six percent membership is not a very good showing. Until next issue.

Bill

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Pres., Cdr. S. D. Frost, USN Sec'y, John W . Davison, Jr. 158 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA 22075 Percent Members: 30.4 Herewith is the only half decent photo I got at the December mess night. Sadly, I left my light turned on, and when there were better pictures

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Head table, '53 mess night, December 1972 to be taken, the battery had run down. I'll try to do better next year; meanwhile, we can hope for something better from the official photographer.

Stu Sanunis writes to offer his and Dorothy's hospitality to any classmate passing in their direction. Seems the poor man is Assistant Air Attache to the center of the world . . . Paris, yet. He says that it's like a dream, and sometimes they wonder if it's true, but then they go out in the traffic and 'tis true, 'tis true. Call him at the Embassy, if you can find a phone that works (or have they improved in the last few years?).

Don McVay communicates that we have a block of motel rooms for the 20th. Anyone desirous of putting his name on one can write to Jack Frost (that's Cdr. John F., the other Frost) at 6218 Lavell Ct., Springfield, VA 22152, with a check for 20 dollars payable to the Treasurer, Class of 1953 (we'll have an election between now and then, so don't want to put a name to it). Chuck Mumford and Phil Charest are running local arrangements, Roger Booth the Twenty Years After Lucky Bag. Remember to (1) let us know where you are, (2) let us know of any others that may be lost to us, (3) plan to BE THERE. That's it for now . . . looking forward to seeing you all in the fall.

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Pres., Maj. Clyde D. Dean, USMC Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN OSD/ARPA R and D Center APO San Francisco, CA 96346 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. John E. W e l l s 810 Monroe St., Apt. T-3, Annapolis, MD 21403 Percent Members: 27.5

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Pres., Cdr. Otto A. Zipf, USN Sec'y, LCol. A. J. Chiota, USAF 7708 Jaffrey Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20022 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. J. J. Kronzer, USN Management Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 25.8 The Class organization, working with the recently distributed 15 Years Later Book (1955-1970), is very desirous to get names and current mailing addresses for close relatives (widows, parents, etc.) for deceased classmates. The complete known list of these classmates follows: James T. Baldwin— USN, Robert O. Bardett—USAF, Gregory D. Black—USN, John L. Brainerd—USN, Harry J. Coates, Jr.—USAF (non-grad), Jonathan S. Coe —USNA, Robert F. Constans—USN, John E. Cowell—USAF, Russell C. DeEsch—USN, Joseph C. Del.ashmitt, Jr.—civilian, Richard D. Echard— USN, George G. Fetterer—USAF, James L, Griffin

—USN, Lawrence V. Hansen, Jr.—USN, Alfred W. Kavanaugh—civilian, Alan P. Lewis—USAF, Charies W. Litzenberg—USN, Bill G. Lowery— USMC, Peter R. Maidand—USMC, Richard E. McCowan—civilian, John L. McElroy—USAF (non-grad), Thomas D. Moore, Jr.—USAF, John B. Morris—USMC, Thomas H. O'Brien—USAF (non-grad), Gary E. Olson—civilian, Robert D. Poland—USN, Donald C. Regan—civilian (nongrad), Joel "A" Robinson—USN, Robert M. Robinson—USN, Robert E. Rodecker—USMC, Philip H. Ryan, Jr.—USN, Walter J. Sewart III—civilian, James R. Snow—USN (Ret.), Charies R. Stewart —USN, Edward F. St. George, Jr.—USAF, Alvin B. Storey II—USAF, and Percy W. Williams, Jr. —USN. The primary purpose in requesting this information is to send each one a complimentary copy of our 15 Years Later Book, if they so desire. So, if any of you can help us to get in touch with the appropriate person, we would appreciate it.

Please send your best information, even if it is several years old, to: Cdr. Otto A. Zipf, USN, 4400 Jayson Ln., Annandale, VA 22003.

We are still trying to determine if everybody who ordered a 15 Years Later Book, and paid either the initial $15.00 or final cost of $19.00, has received their books. Seems that not a week goes by, and a new request or complaint is brought to our attention concerning non-receipt. Whenever we get the word, another mailing of the book is made very shortly thereafter. So, if you are still missing your book, please let us know. Also, if you never kicked in the additional $4.00 increment in price, please send it in. There are some extra copies left, at a postpaid cost of $19.00, for anybody who wants one either because they never ordered one or because they want extras as gifts, etc. Just send money. Spread the word around. We have a relatively low percentage of classmates who are members of the .Alumni Association, and therefore recipients of Shipmate.

Complimentary copies of our 15 Years Later Book have been presented to both the Naval Academy Library and the Alumni Association. Both donations have been acknowledged by very nice letters, expressing thanks for the thought.

In November 1971 the class made a final payment of $3,000.00 to the Naval Academy on our total pledge of $5,000.00. The contribution was earmarked to be a significant portion of the funds required to assist in furnishing the Annapolis Room of the new Nimitz Library. Just prior to Adm. Calvert's relief as Superintendent, he informed us that sufficient appropriated funds had now been made available for this purpose, and that therefore the $5,000.00 was now available for other worthwhile projects. Adm. Calvert's primary recommendation was to expend these funds to cover the costs of a bust of Admiral Nimitz, mounted on an appropriate pedestal, for the main foyer area of the new Nimitz Library. The cost for this project would be $5,000.00 for the bust and $3,000.00 for the pedestal.

The Class Executive Committee met to discuss this situation, and decided that: a. There was still a desire to donate this money to the Naval Academy for one of the Academy's stated needs, but that there was no practical time frame available to recanvass the class without incurring substantial delays in arriving at a new final decision . b. Whatever project the class underwrote, it should be predominantly, or exclusively, a class of 1955 effort. c. Pursue the Nimitz Bust proposal, realizing

that it might lead to a future obligation for $3,000.00 in additional pledged funds.

After further correspondence with the Superintendent, now Adm. Mack, and a subsequent meeting with Capt. Busik, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the dedication of the class to sponsoring the entire Nimitz Bust, with pedestal, for the full $8,000.00 was agreed upon. The means of raising the additional $3,000.00 does not incur any obligation for funds on the class organization. Strange as it might appear, the arrangements to fulfill this new pledge are tantamount to having our cake and eating it too.

Here are the details: a. The first $5,000.00, presendy held by the Naval Academy, will be used now to produce the required Nimitz Bust bronze. By the time that you read this, work will already be underway in Rome, Italy, by a noted artist selected by the Naval Academy. b. The bust should be available for dedication of the Library, probably in the fall of 1973.

At that time, the bust will be mounted on a temporary, but suitable, pedestal. c. Members of the class of 1955 who donate to the Alumni Association annual fund drive may designate how much of their contribution they desire to earmark for the "Class of 1955 Memorial Fund Special Project (Nimitz Bust)." d. This method will eventually provide the needed extra $3,000.00 to the Memorial Fund to cover the cost of a permanent pedestal. When this amount is reached, whether it be in the 1973 annual fund drive, or possibly during a later drive, the excess will then go into the general account for the Alumni Association fund drive. e. There will be no separate class fund drive to raise this money as an independent effort.

As a matter of general interest, about 300 classmates were contacted for the 1972 Alumni Association first annual fund drive. Class returns, from a total of the 85 classmates who contributed, resulted in $1620.00 going into the general fund.

The drive in 1973 will be expanded so that an attempt will be made to contact every classmate.

So, remember that the fastest way for our class to complete this project is for everyone to make a contribution to the 1973 Alumni Association fund drive when contacted by a class agent, and to specify in writing that this donation should be applied to the "Class of 1955 Memorial Fund Special Project (Nimitz Bust)."

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Ch. Exec. Com, Cdr. Gene McPardand, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Schmidt, USN Box 1926, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 25.6

Navy History Highlights 21 March 1942 First Seabee training center.

Camp Allen, commissioned at Norfolk, Va.

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Pres., Maj. Fritz Warren, USMC Sec, Mr. Frank Barnes 7705 Falstaff Rd., McLean, VA 22107 Corr. Sec, Cdr. D . M. Collins, USN P.O. Box 7539, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Percent Members: 29.8 The first election process under the revised Class Charter has been completed for the Officers of the Association or the USNA Class of 1957. The results of the election are: President—Fritz Warren, Vice President—Dave McGuigan, Secretary —Frank Barnes, and Treasurer—Jim Beatty.

On behalf of all '57 members, heartiest congratulations to our newly elected officers. Your class leadership over the next five years wdl be greatly appreciated.

Additional congratulations go out to D a l e Hollabaugh, Harry Yockey, and Ron Marryott who also received votes for the office of President.

Elected officers for the Washington Charter are: President—Dick Toner, Vice President—Bob Bowers, Secretary—Jim Shay, and Treasurer—

Jim Beatty.

I have relieved Urb Lamay as Corresponding Secretary for the class. Write to me and let me know where you are and what you are doing or about to do. This will make it easier to write the monthly Shipmate article. To you, Urb, on behalf of the entire class—many, many thanks for a truly fine job over the past several years.

This leads into a related subject. From the response (or lack of) in the recent class election, it is estimated that roughly 50 percent of our members are still "whereabouts unknown." You are encouraged to keep your address current by cither advising the Class Association or the Naval Academy Alumni Association. If you still have the envelopes of the Christmas cards received from classmates, please clip out their addresses and mail them to the class secretary. Which reminds me, please note that we have a new Box number (P.O. Box 7539).

It is with saddened heart that I report R. M. (Bob) Brown MIA since 6 Nov. Bob was flying an F-111 when he went down in Laos.

Please note the following plea for help. Missing since 1968. One blue '57 sign used at homecoming. Made with blue light bulbs and heavy plywood, some flashers and a long extension cord.

If you know its whereabouts let Dale Hollabaugh know at 4824 Robin St., San Diego, CA 92122.

Frank Barnes has announced the opening of a private practice of law in Arlington, Va. Best wishes, Frank.

Bill Campbell received the Joint Services Commendation on 22 Nov. 1972 for outstanding professional competence, initiative, and resourcefulness as a member of the Strategic Analysis Support Group. Congratulations, Bill.

Just a reminder for those in the Washington area or visiting in Washington, D.C. '57 holds a monthly luncheon at Boiling AFB on the second Tuesday of each month. The next planned special social event is a Saint Patrick's Day party on 17 March 1973. "You all" come.

Send address changes immediately

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Pres., Cdr. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Ernest C. Luders, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402 Percent Members: 30.3 HELP! Last month I apologized for the empty '58 columns which adorned these pages during the fall and promised to do a better job. To do so I need your help. Just a few lines stating where you are, what you're doing, classmates you've seen, etc., will keep our column alive and interesting. Do it

USAF NEWS The following releases were received from the USAF Home Town News Center: Maj. Thomas H. McCormick, USAF, has received the Meritorious Service Medal at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. He earned the medal for his outstanding service as a missile officer at Vandenberg AFB, Cal. His outstanding professional skill, leadership and ceaseless efforts contributed to the missile systems program and the Minuteman Weapon System Test Program. He is now attending the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk. He earned his Master's degree in 1968 at the University of Missouri.

Maj. Michael A. Giglio, USAF, is one of the first two members of a non-German military force to receive a newly created service badge. Maj. Giglio, assistant air attache at the American Embassy at Bonn, Germany, was presented the German Air Force electronic-warfare-communications badge in recognition of his work in joint German-American programs. The presentation was made at the annual communications-electronics conference of Air Force officers representing the United States and Germany at Lechfield, Germany.

Mike, who has completed eight months duty in Vietnam, holds the aeronautical rating of senior navigator. He received his M.S. degree in management in 1966 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y. SPRING FLING The annual Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, 7 April, in the Crystal Room of the historic Washington Navy Yard Officers' Club. For reservations contact Paul Polski, 7730 Falstaff Rd., McLean, VA 22101 or Jack Pierce, 1103 Croton Dr., Alexandria, VA 22308.

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Chmn. Exec. Com., Cdr. Edward B. Baker, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Martin J. Finerty, Jr., USN P.O. Box 1692, Annapolis, MD 21404 Percent Members: 28.3 HERE AND THERE The dark ages are rapidly drawing to a close, and consistent with every January-February period in history, not much is happening. Income tax returns must be the major endeavor about now, because letter writing to the class secretary has dwindled to a standstill.

Jack Smith, from his position as president of the Tag and Label Corporation in Anderson, S.C, has extended an invitation to all classmates who might be traversing that area to stop in and

visit. Jack left the Navy in 1964 and took a position with the Owens-Corning Fiberglass corporation as a project engineer. After three and onehalf years, he left Corning and formed his present company, initially filling the position of vicepresident and general manager. About two years ago, he became principal owner and president of the 20-employee organization. Jack provided a photograph taken on the occasion of the groundbreaking of his new 6,000 sq. ft. facdity, but regrettably it could not be included in the column.

For general information, although any clear and contrasting color pictures are acceptable, black and white glossy prints are best for reproduction in Shipmate. Only under very unusual circumstances can negatives be accepted; pictures clipped from magazines and newspapers are generally unsatisfactory when further reproduced.

John Kanuch should be completing his training in the DC-10 aircraft about now, so anyone flying American Airlines might check to see if he is a member of the crew.

Joe McGlinchey was recently promoted to LtCol., USAF which undoubtedly makes him the earliest if not only LtCol. selected in our class.

MISSING PERSONS This month share your Shipmate with one of the following classmates for whom the class and Alumni Association have no valid address: J. D .

Laferty, F. W . Larson, H. L. Larson, R. W. Laton, and R. E. Lavan, Jr.; also provide updated address to the class secretary.

RISE AND SHINE WITH '59!

60 Pres., Mr. Henry A. Lawinsky Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez 619 W. 37th St., Austin, TX 78705 Percent Members: 32.6

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Pres., Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig, USN 389-C Ricketts Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 Percent Members: 28.4 By the time this goes to print, the New Year will be several weeks along, but Happy New Year anyway! The Craigs made a move to Monterey and setded in speedily over the Christmas holidays. Your CS is in the management program, enjoying lots of good family time, and renewing old friendships with shipmates and classmates. If you are in the area, give us a call at 375-3910, and plan to come by. The welcome mat is always out.

Mick Chase, in operations analysis here and "moonlighting" in the real estate business, supplied us with a list of '61ers at PG School: Ben Allen, Wayne Bratschi, Jerry Chasko, Bob Chipchak, Tom Korsmo, Fred Farber, Bob Grubb, Andy Hamilton, Joe Kasales, Ariand Kuester, Bill Long, Joe Matalavage, Bob Sheridan, Bob Shupe, Don Sprouse (Don is a member of the staff), Stan Stanley, Frank Visted, Mike VonRadesky, and Walt Wylie.

Cliff D u n n i n g writes from Dana Point, Cal., that he is a Ph.D. candidate in Human Behavior at the U.S. International Univ. in San Diego. From the summer of '71 till Aug. '72 he was Commanding Officer of the 1st Recon. Bn. at Camp

67 Pendleton. The only classmate Cliff has seen since leaving Ft. Bragg is Fred Palumbo and family.

When he says family he states that he is not kidding as "Fred and Joan have produced six great children and they all look like Poppa. Wall to wall Wops!!! They are all great as ever and Fred still has most of his hair. It must be the pizza.

Fred is assigned to Maintenance Bn., Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton."

A Christmas note from Judy and Jack Allen in La Jolla says that their Lisa is a delight—just starting to walk. Judy will be teaching on the college level this spring, while Jack is busy shuffling around the tennis courts.

A news release from Babcock and Wilcox (and you, you . . .) informs us that Jared Kennedy has been named a site operations manager with the nuclear power generation division of the B and W power generation group, Lynchburg, Va. In his new position, the news release states, Jared will be responsible for B and W's advisory team at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Rancho Seco, Cal., nuclear power station. The California utility is erecting a B and W pressurized water reactor nuclear steam system at its Rancho Seco site. Jared is now also serving as a lieutenant commander in the inactive naval reserve.

Sari Liebler is on his own in the business world now, active in many areas, and travels a lot, especially to Houston and L.A. He and Jane enjoyed a marvelous weekend with Barbara and Carlos Mercado early in the fall. Carlos is XO of a ship out of Newport, R.I. They have four children—"two of each." Brenda and John Morris and Pat and Arch Spencer joined the party one night for dinner and Jane reports that "never have eight people laughed so hard or had such fun." Arch is a stock analyst in N.Y. They have two sons and live in Briarcliff not far from the Lieblers.

A note from John Morris says that Conn, living makes N.Y. bearable. John III and Jason keep Brenda busy—a fact that mothers of 4'/2 and 2 H -year-old tigers can attest to.

Jim Joyner is at Staff College (Armed Forces) now and will be going to AIRLANT Staff as Attack Training Officer.

From John Palmer, a bit of football lore. It seems that after the Navy-Duke game in Norfolk in Nov., John and Diana gave two Duke coeds a free ride back to Durham on Sunday—with one string attached: "They had to memorize ten Navy fight songs, all 27 Laws of the Navy, and sit on the little green bench that we especially set up for them in the tailgate section." It must have been quite a ride!

In Norfolk the Palmers enjoyed seeing John Stave, Arnie A l l e n and T o m Eckert and Dave Newcomb, Chuck Baker, and JD Williams from '58. They were pleasandy surprised at home in Winston-Salem, N.C. by a call from Hal Melendy, who is now in Greensboro with Colonial Pipeline.

Jerry Black's better half, Margaret, caught us up on their doings. They are in Key West where Jerry is Chief of Staff Officer for DESRON 18. Jerry has lots of time at home with Scan, 7, and Tony, 5, and enjoys sailing his Hoby Cat around the local waters. The Blacks live at 1061A Halsey Dr. and welcome any classmates who come to the area.

Joan and Mike Moynahan and Dick Waer and his family al.so live in Key West, reports Margaret.

During our move a data card surfaced that your CS hopes has been noted, but just to make sure: Jake Morris is at MIT working towards an Ocean Engineer Degree and an MS in Ocean En-

gineering (Underwater Acoustics). He and Pat and daughters Corinne (10), Janet (9) and Carol (7) live at 35 Iowa Way, Winchester, MA 01890.

Finally a letter from USNA Head Swimming Coach, John H. Higgins, informing us that he and the family of Mike Collins '64 (one of USNA's great swimmers and a fine man, who was killed in VN) would like to set up a memorial in his name. It will be an electric timing device which is much-needed, and will be maintained by the NAAA. It will be portable, so will be moved to the new pool in Sept. '76. However about $6,000 is needed to purchase the equipment and Coach Higgins has suggested class and individual donations.

Can you help?

Remember POW/MIA's. They never have a nice day!

Get it done with '61!

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Pres., LCdr. John Hewitt, USN Sec'y, LCdr. H o w a r d Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R W. R. Grace, Clarksville, MD 21029 Percent Members: 32.7 Let us not forget Bradley Gene Cuthbert Edward Anthony Davis Paul Edward Galanti Lucius Lamar Heiskell David Wesley Hoffman Charles Richard Lee John Michael McGrath Clarence "Smokey" Tolbert We all hope and pray that they will be back among us as soon as possible.

AIR FORCE Capt. James M. Labriola, USAF, has received the Department of Defense Joint Service Commendation Medal at Vandenberg AFB, Cal. He was cited for his meritorious service as an alert officer of the Intelligence Support and Indications Center, United Nations Command/U.S. Forces, Republic of Korea, in Seoul.

Jim now serves as a missile maintenance officer at Vandenberg with a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command which protects the U.S. against The Donelans' "Beat Army" party

hostile aircraft and missiles. He received his M.A. degree in Political Science from San Diego State University. Jim and his wife, Donna, are now residing in Lompoc, Cal. You can assume from the brevity of this month's column that there was a dearth of letters flowing into your correspondent. Let's all make a St. Patrick's Day resolution to let your classmates know what's happening with you. Drop us a line.

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Pres., Lt. Joe Bustamente, USN Sec'y, Mr. Eli Dabich, 543 Manor Rd. Severna Park, Md. 21146 Percent Members: 28.2 Much of the news this month comes from our Christmas mail . . . thank goodness for the Christmas-grams.

Joan and Gary Baldwin were looking forward to a very good Christmas this year since Gary was recalled with Northwest Airlines after two and one-half years. Gary has been and still will be working in real estate along with flying.

Gary, Joan and their four boys have taken up the very strenuous sport of cross-country skiing this past year. They are planning on coming down from Minnesota to the 10th reunion.

Rella and T o m Heslop and sons have moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. The reason for this move being that Tom was commissioned a Chaplain in the Navy. After eight weeks in Chaplain's school at Newport, R.I., Tom's assignment was as chaplain to the men and dependents of four Navy destroyers homeported in Pearl Harbor. Good luck, Tom! After an August cross-country trip, Ann and T o m O'Brien, their three children and dog once again settled in Charleston. It will probably be a short stay (six months) as Tom is due orders after a testing period in the LEWIS AND CLARK. They are expecting to stay on the East Coast though . . . which will make it possible for them to come up for homecoming '73.

Jackie and Bill Pawlyk and their two children are enjoying life in Connecticut where Bdl is working for United Nuclear, making reactors for the Navy. He just received a promotion to Production Manager for Elements.

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Sandy and Ollie Donelan enlarged their family to three chddren this past year. They are still living in Virginia Beach. Ollie got orders to Armed Forces Staff College starting in February.

The Donelans had a "Beat-Army" party. The picture was taken at half time when the score was 12-0, Navy winning. I guess that accounts for all the smdes. In the picture are Lisa and Jim Metcalfe, Ollie, Pat and Chuck Fishburne, Terry and Jim Turner and Emily and D o n McCrory.

Sandy and Drake Donahue showed up later.

Hey, Ollie, why didn't you let the better half in the picture? Ollie writes that Jerry Smith is on a staff in Jax. Sue and Terry Abell are the proud parents of four girls as of last June. What's this I hear you're quitting at four?? They are still living in Granger, Ind. Mario Fiori is on deployment in the Med. and is not due home for three more months. Susan spent two weeks in Europe with Mario (Naples, Geneva, and Paris) in December . . . sounds great.

Mario has orders to D.C. for a shore tour so there was a chance he'd get off the boat early and come home in January or February. They are expecting their first child in early June. They are also hoping to make homecoming '73.

Clayton Morse is in the USS PUFFER, Engineer Officer, homeported in Pearl Harbor. Clay expects to be transferred to a shore or staff duty billet on the East Coast in the spring of 1973. He and his wife, Jane, have two children. Classmates he has seen frequendy in the Pearl Harbor area are: Jerry Jordan, who is Navigator/Operations Officer in the PUFFER; Art Walther, who is Sub Ron One Material Officer; Chuck Adams, who is on COMSUBPAC'S Staff; Bob (Bud) Keene, who is a Tactics Instructor at Naval Submarine Training Facility (Pacific).

The past year was a good one for the Orgera family in Fountain Valley, wherever that is.

Win started the year flying as a second officer on the 737 (two engine), but with all the hiring he was able to get a bid on the 707 as second officer (engineer). After spending most of the summer in training, he is now looking forward to spending a litde time in Mexico City and Hawaii. Last April, Win spent two weeks on active duty in San Diego. He made LCdr. but was then surplussed for the lack of needs of the Navy. In August, Win and Sally spent a weekend visit in Colorado Springs with some old Navy friends. November was vacation month and Win was able to stretch two weeks into a month. He and Sally took off for Venezuela for ten days. While making connections in Miami, they had dinner with Joanne and Jimmie Stewart. Jim is flying with National. They spent a couple of days at the beach, then went out to Margarita Island for three days. They got back to Caracas just in time to catch Dottie and Jim Defrancia coming back from a three-week vacation all over South America. They got back to FV in time to make the Army-Navy game party at Dick Anderson's house. There were about ten '63ers there and although as Win puts it, "We didn't win the game, we certainly won the party."

Remember in your thoughts and prayers all the POWs and MIAs. Send letters expressing your concern to your Representative or Senator. The more letters they receive, the more they will be influenced by their constituents and the more Hanoi

^ d her allies will realize that, not only the American people, but also their elected representatives will not tolerate the MIA's being left behind. If you are interested in wearing a POW/MIA bracelet as a visible display of your concern write to VIVA, 10966 LeConte, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Remember POWs never have a nice day.

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Pres., Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, Lt. James S. Baumstark, USN USS TULLIBEE (SSN-597), FPO NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Grant Fulkerson, USN Weapons and Systems Eng. Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 31.8 The mail continues to be fairly slow but it is increasing somewhat. What it lacks in quantity it makes up in quality and I want to thank all of you who with your letters make this column possible.

Bitsy Corgnati wrote from North Kingston, R.I., where she, Bart and their three children Christine (7), Christopher i'iVi), and Elizabeth (1) are now living. Bart is the Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer on board the INTREPID, which should be completing a Med deployment shordy. Prior to duty in the INTREPID Bart was in the WASP until she was decommissioned.

Janet and D o n Hannsz and their daughter Gretchen (2) are living in Richmond, Va. Don left the Navy in August of 1970 and since that time has been working for Industrial Nucleonics, a computer firm, as an account manager for the Md., Va. and N.C. area. Janet wrote that they attended homecoming with Sue and Mike Caputo. Mike is working as a salesman for Xerox. He, Sue and their three sons, Michael (6), Mark (4), and Tommy (3) are living in Bedford, N.H. Received a letter from Henry Clark who was writing from the Gulf of Tonkin near Da Nang.

Henry is the OinC of Detachment Bravo of Tacron Thirteen on board the USS CLEVELAND and also the Air Officer for COMPHIBRON Seven. Henry spent Christmas in Singapore, but since that relaxing break has been kept busy in and around Da Nang. Henry's wife Judy and son Grant (1) are living in Imperial Beach, Cal., while Henry is deployed.

Bruce Woodruff writes from Boston where he is working as an EDO in the naval shipyard. Bruce graduated last June from MIT after a three course in Naval Construction and Engineering.

Bruce also sent along some information on people he has seen or heard from recendy. John Kelsey is the only member of the group from MIT that did not go into the EDO community.

John is presently at the nuclear power school in Mare Island. Paul Fenton is working at the Naval Shipyard in Charleston, Billy Williams is at the shipyard in Boston and Jeff Clough went to Long Beach. Jerry McGuire is the Navigator in the USS GRANT, an SSBN out of Charleston. George Palmgren is out of the Navy and working in the finance section of General Telephone and Electronics in New York. George received his MBA from Northwestern University School of Management last June. He and his wife Maria and their son Richard (2) are living in Springfield, Conn.

William O'Connor is out of the Navy and attending law school at Loyola University. He and his wife Mary are living in Los Angeles.

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Graduation day at MIT: Bruce Woodruff, Paul Fenton, Billy Williams, and John Kelsey. Jeff Clough was absent when this picture was taken.

From Australia comes word from Robert Nordlinger. Robert, his wife Angela and their two daughters Rachel (4) and Julia (2) are living in Melbourne where Robert works for McKinsey and Co., Inc. As I was writing the column 1 received a letter from Rich Belser. Rich had just completed R&R from his advisor duty in Vietnam. He is serving as the Naval and technical advisor at the Vietnamese National Military academy in Dalat RVN. Rich reports seeing a lot of classmates during his tour. These include Ernie Smith, Dave Gray, Bill Sargeant, Jim Porterfield, Bob Jones, John Donnelly, Hank Schmauss and Dick Phelan. While on R&R in California Rich saw Jay Eggers in San Diego, Keith Claxton in Palo Alto, Jerry Cusm a n o in Newark, and Frank Polhemus in San Diego. Rich sent along this picture that may bring back memories for many people.

Rich Belser, Marv Mucha '60, and Chuck Collins '60 Jeff N e l s o n has also left the Navy and is presendy studying medicine at the University of Virginia. He and his wife Carol and their daughters Beth (4) and Jill (2) are living in Charlottesville.

Terri and Bill Natter and their children BUly (7) and Alison (3) are living in Oxon Hdl, Md., a Washington suburb. Bdl left the Navy in September 1969 and since that time he has been working for the Electronic Data Systems Corp.

Coletta and Thomas Musbach and their five children Tom (7), Tim (6), Tarn (4), Laura (2) and Edward (1) are living in Bay Village, Ohio.

Thomas left the academy after youngster year but says he still tries to keep in touch. He is presendy working for the True Temper Corp.

Jerry Moran is working for the Charmin Paper Company. Jerry and his wife Sharon and their two sons Gregory (5) and Michael (2) are living in Modesto, Cal. Barbara and Lorie Moore are living in Oyster Bay, N.Y. Lorie is out of the Navy and working in the real estate investment business.

George Mitchell is attending Lehigh University studying for a Master's degree in metallurgy.

George is still in the Navy but as of January 1971 he joined the EDO community. Nancy, George and their three children Douglas (7), Scott (5) and Ryan (1) are living in AUentown, Pa. Don't forget to reserve Saturday, 5 May, for the annual class picnic. There will be more details next month.

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Pres., Lt. Pat Donelly, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Lt. Frederick J. Brush, Jr^ USN 7436 Bovet Way San Diego, CA 92122 Percent Members: 25.8

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Pres., Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 3920 Ingraham St. 11-313, San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 24.5 The San Diego contingent of the class was surprised in January when Capt. Rusty Hale, USAF paid an unexpected visit to the city. It was on "official business," of course, and Eric Jenkins had a small party at his house in Poway. Present were Gary Fiske and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Crabtree, and Rusty's brother-in-law, Barry Amos '69. With Eric and giant Crab present the guitars didn't have a chance and the old Weems Creek boys put on a great concert. Pierce is an admiral's aide for COMPHIBPAC when he's working, and Eric is getting ready to travel to Japan with his family for a three-year tour with Maritime Consultants, Inc. Crabbo is hoping for orders to Hawaii in the next couple of months, so if anyone over there sees a motorcycle and sidecar going down Kam Hwy. with a guitar in hand, you'll know he's arrived.

Russ reports that all is well in Washington. He and Sandy have a daughter that is just over a year old at this writing. Russ says that D a v e Sadd is doing well with Bache and Co. in the Underwriting dept. and was in rare form at the homecoming party at Fred Moosally's house.

Gary Fiske and his famdy are presently in San Francisco while the KITTY HAWK is in the yards there. They have two daughters, 3 and 1.

I saw Judy and Bo W i l e y in Las Vegas for a few days over the Christmas vacation. Their new arrival, Buford B. Ill, was behaving quite nicely.

Father B. B. Jr. was just off for a few weeks from law school where he is finishing his first year at the University of Arkansas. He says the school is great, and the razorbacks will be back.

Sam Lincoln is back from WestPac and is in the USS PIEDMONT in Long Beach. He and Liz have their own home in Huntington Beach and invite anyone in the area over for a beer. Sam hopes to do a lot of business in real estate this year, but hopes to remain in the Navy. He hates to miss any of those monthly checks Uncle gives out!

Rich M c D o n a l d and his wife, Sharon, are living in Claremont while Rich is finishing his last year of law school at the University of San Diego. They have a litde girl who should be just about three at this writing.

1 ran into T o m Letter's brother, who is flying out at Miramar. Tom is out of flight training with Eastern Airlines in Miami now and loves it. We have quite a few classmates with the airlines now, so if anyone runs into our men in the civilian skies, drop us a line and let us know where they are.

I received a Christmas card from Molly and Duke Kokoruda and their family. Duke working for a company in Westmoreland City, Pa., and his address is Box 185, Zip 15692, if anyone is in the area. They added a new tax shelter in October with the birth of Beth, at 8 lbs. 13 oz.

Kevin McCook checked in from WestPac where he is Supply Corps Officer in the USS WICHITA, and should be arriving stateside any day now. Kevin was selected for LCdr. last year and is enjoying the pork chop life.

Speaking of Chops, T o m "Chops" Porter dropped a card last month and reports that all is well in the nuclear power industry. After two soft years of duty at New London, Tom is off to sea in one of the Blue and Gold crews of a nuclear boat out of New London. We have quite a few classmates in that area, and could use an update on the Nuc boys.

That's about all for now, keep the letters coming, be sure to pay your dues, and get the news!

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Pres., Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, 1/Lt. E. H. Mills, USMC U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93940 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Charles H. Jeffries, II, (CEC) USN Code 403, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Philadelphia, PA 19112 Percent Members: 27.6 Last month's column was devoid of news due to the non-receipt of communications. We need your assistance in keeping the column filled. I heard from Dick Kirtley the other day. Dick is at BuPers with enlisted programs and still unattached. In August he becomes a "pork chop."

Dick's old roommate Bob Williamson is at Pax River with Test Pilot School.

Ed Mills was good enough to send us a picture of John St. C. Craighill with his bride, the former Kathleen Lloyd Meade, of Newark, Del.

John and Kathleen Craighill The Craighills were wed on 24 June 1972 at the Naval Academy and have recendy completed a MSEE program at Monterey. Also recently married were Jim Millard and the former Helene Elizabeth Amble of Aberdeen, Wash.

Susan and Pete Y o u n g are located at Monterey studying Systems Analysis. Pete was formerly flag lieutenant with Carrier Division One. The Youngs have two children Peter, 4 and Robin, 2.

Jack Y o u n g stopped by recently en route to Springfield College from Coronado. He had been touring the country and came on a good day since Beth and Rick Poole were here as well.

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Pres., Lt. Dennis C. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitchell Brown, III 20 Georgia Ave., Nordi Kingston, RI 02852 Percent Members: 32.3 Greetings and felicitations once again. Although this last month produced zero letters, there were several notes O.T Christmas cards (publishing lag time), and we managed to see a few people to boot. From Charleston, S.C, came welcome word that T o m Oliver passed his engineer's exam in November, and he and Anita are currendy awaiting orders. They hope for shore duty at the prototype in upper New York state, but of course it all hinges on the fiscal squeeze for PCS. In the meantime Wendy and W a l t Peterson and Suzanne and Orv Sweeney have joined their wardroom in GRAYLING. In other southern news. Barb and Hank Schmidt wrote from the Virginia Beach area, where they live near Sandy and R o n Lemon. Ron is due to return aboard SARATOGA in February. Hank left early in January to join VA-85 in FORRESTAL in the Med. While he car-quailed down in Pensacola, he saw Candy and Courtney Carroll, and she may go over to visit Chet after the new year. Back in Virginia, Marcia is studying while husband Craig Steidle is off at sea. Also Terry and Rick Buchanan are back in Virginia Beach with LAPON, at least until next summer.

Kathy and Max Presecan sent a note from Jax, where he is currently flying A-7's out of Cecil Field. Also in their squadron are Laura and Mike Tkach and Marianne, Lori and Greg Davies. VA-72 expects to deploy aboard KENNEDY sometime in March, but hopefully not before Max, Kathy and Wendy get a chance to rejoice in their anticipated "new arrival" that month. Evidendy Wendy is all excited and can hardly wait to get "her" baby.

In the Quonset-Newport area Sherry and Peat Crapps held an ecstatic reunion when the KoELscH returned from a six-month Med cruise on 18 Dec. We had them over before Christmas and they were happily looking forward to some in-port time, at least until March. Peat is due for orders soon, and while he was cruising Sherry has been working on her Master's at URL We also heard from the Comers and learned that Tom Comer was due to finish Destroyer School in February—no word or orders yet.

Moving out to the West Coast, we are currently in Monterey attending Aviation Safety School for a month and enjoying record rainfall—what happened to all that California sunshine? On the way out we saw Bob Eberth, who is currently in the Operations Analysis course at the P. G. School, and enjoying the area immensely after his "in-country" tour. Saw J. T. Lyons on his honeymoon when he stopped in at the school exchange. John had just returned from TRUXTUN in WestPac and he and his bride Margie were touring up the coast.

He didn't know whether he'd have to return to the ship, but it was due for return in FebruaryMarch time frame.

R o n Bauman from VA-42 in Oceana is in the class with me, and he is slated for the ASO billet in that squadron. Bo-mo's wife. Sue, and the three litde ones were back in Virginia, where their newest, Michel, had arrived a scant six weeks earlier. Ron said it looked like R o n Reinert would be leaving the Navy on a medical discharge as a result of his A-7 ejection—the old knee injury routine has claimed another one! We heard that

70 Mary and R o y Conrad had orders to Brussels as an admiral's aide on a NATO staff—that sounds like a good duty—no word when they were to leave, though. Nancy and D a v e Lee are at the P. G. School and report that Barb and R o n Berning are now in Long Beach, where Ron is aide to COMCRUDESFLOT 3. Jack Vellis finished supply school, and he and Shirley were headed for Norfolk for duty aboard EL PASO. Fred Warburton had left the LLOYD THOMAS and was now on duty

recruiting in the L.A. area.

We saw Chris Glutting and old Salty-Sam is doing just great! The "slach" is better than half way through the Systems Acquisition Management course with gravy to spare, and expects orders next fall. Still enjoying the bachelor life (one of the few), he regaled us with dinner at the P. G. School and was planning a class dinner for the end of January, so hopefully that should bring in some more news. Sandy and I hoped to get down to San Diego before heading back to sunny Rhode Island, so with luck, there'll be more news to report next month. Please keep the word flowing.

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Pres., Lt. William H. Newton, III, USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) M. E. Rachmiel, USN Flag Lieutenant, ComCruDesFlot 3 FPO San Francisco, CA 96610 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. W . B. W o o d , Jr., USN Rt. 4, Box 4600-58, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Percent Members: 30.6

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y, Ens. Fred Hall, USN 5384 Coachway Dr. Norfolk, VA 23502 Percent Members: 44.6 I received only one letter during the "Christmas Slump," as we who are into journalism call it— or as we who do not receive Christmas cards call it. Betsy Startari wrote from Laurel Bay, S.C, and introduced herself as Jodi Startari's secretary.

Betsy and Jodi are expecting a baby in mid-July and have been making preparations for the arrival since before Christmas.

Suzanne, Kathy and Carl Loguidice are also living in Laurel Bay. Carl is stationed at Parris Island and also working on his Master's in counseling. Al N u s o m is stationed in Norfolk as an Admiral's aide. Jeff L e w s is a General's aide stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms, Cal. Jeff now owns two horses: one named after his favorite beverage, Bud, and another named after an old girlfriend.

Trigger.

Harry Landau is flying Hueys at El Toro in California. John Langdon has been at Whidbey Island, Wash., since May. John requested orders to an A-6 squadron in El Toro, and he wdl be reporting for duty at Cherry Point, N . C , very soon. N i c k Pratt enjoys his job as Platoon Commander at 8th and I and is expecting to be there for a three-year tour. Jan and Ray Kaufman are living in Hawaii along with Mary and Larry Derrig. Bill Melby and T o m Gutierrez are sharing a house out there. Donna and Dick Stearns are living back in Cherry Point. Tricky Dick is an NFO in 312.

I met Dave Wiedeman last week at registration for GWU Extension. Dave is teaching data processing at the Dam Neck training center and will soon receive a Master's from GW related to that field. Dave was up on the baby business and reports that Lin and R o n Huddleston became parents on 16 December. Janet and Mike Malone and Connie and Al Para were also expecting babies to arrive shordy after Christmas.

The Waterfront Mission has requested that I donate this space in public testimonty for three of their most recent projects. These are stories of remarkable comeback after rehabilitation from the Navy and other bad habits.

Greg Murphy came through Annapolis while Judy and I were up there for Christmas. Murph is still able to limp around with the help of a lacrosse stick. He's still attending Thunderbird International Business School and should receive an MBA this summer. Murph's address is: Campus Box 640, Glendale, AZ 85301. Greg was in California this fall where he saw Danny R u g g and Mark Rogers.

Nancy and Jack O'Donnell flew back to Marcus Hook for the holidays and they drove down to Annapolis for a day. The O'Donnells are living in Oklahoma City where Jack is working and attending school in his spare time. He'll receive his Master's in counseling within a few months and may continue in school to receive a Doctorate in that field. Jack said that he would enjoy being called Doctor O'Donnell.

Bob Moosally was married in Ohio early in December. Moose is doing well as an executive in a construction firm.

Craig Silverthorne recendy announced that he is engaged to Miss Mary Carey and they plan to be married this summer. Craig made arrangements for a New Year's Eve party at Fort McNair which had a good turnout of members of the class. Jeff Schott flew up from Pensacola to attend. I ran into Beetle Baily in Annapolis and told him to call Craig, but I'm not sure if he made it to the party. Beede is an instructor in VT-1 at Saufley in Pensacola. Those of us who have 10-month-old twins who are teething were not able to make it to the party.

Tip off of the month: while we've been at work Bill Bozin has been seen by 20 million housewives across the nation. Bill was a contestant on "Jeopardy" on 8 December. Bill said that he was flying P-3's and stationed in California. Bdl reportedly did very well, even without Ben W e l c h there to feed him straight lines. He may have won if the final category was his only vulnerable spot, "famous lovers." But Bill came out well, winning a bit of cash and an eight-month cut on obligated service time.

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Pres., Ens. Michael E. McCuddin, USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Theodore A. Hermeling, Jr. USN, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit P.O. Box 2751, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Percent Members: 32.8 D a v e Howe's wife Cheryl writes that Dave is deployed as MPA aboard USS KING and that she was planning a visit to Hong Kong in February.

She also included a rundown on some classmates: Karl Schwelm was to finish in Pensacola in late January. Karl went to Jacksonville to see Oz Fretz and T o m O'Brien playing for Quantico.

Bob Walter was deployed in HOLLISTER and was to return to Long Beach in February. Bobby is enjoying being CIC/Intelligence Officer and his position as athletic director.

Sherry and D o n Gunther are the proud parents of a baby girl, Jennifer Lynn, born 7 October. It looks like Don's not wasting any time going after his parents' record. Mary Anne and Bob Capra's son, Kevin Scott, was also born on 7 October while Bob was at Prototype.

Pam and T o m Galloway are living next door to Dave and Cheryl in Chula Vista. Tom is MPA is REASONER and was to deploy 16 February. Mike McNallen is aboard TURNER JOY homeported in Long Beach.

Mike Hecomovich was married to the former Brenda Myers on 9 September in the chapel where they live in Virginia Beach. Mike is aboard GREEN BAY in Norfolk. Jeannie and Perry Martini were in Pensacola and were scheduled to leave for Corpus Christi in March.

Steve Dmetruk is supply officer in ROGERS. He and his wife Joyce arc also in Chula Vista. He was scheduled to deploy in December. Bill McKinney was at Supply School in Athens and was hoping to get stationed on the West Coast.

Cheryl's letter concluded by inviting anyone in the area to come and see them in Chula Vista.

Nancy and Mike Kehoe and Betsy and Ted Fischer wrote that the Nuclear Power boys were due to hit the fleet after regrouping in New London. Several members' marital status has changed.

Mike Kehoe found a bride in the Idaho desert; Cindy and D o n Jenkins and Sue and Mike Miernicki were married at the chapel in September; Judy and Mike Gaffney and Suzie and Jeff Loustenau took the big step after Prototype.

Many are trying to increase their family size.

Betsy and T e d Fischer, Nora and Chuck Collier, Carol and Bob Fritz, Linda and Lou Schratzer, Judy and Tony Rehwaldt, and Vonice and Russ Carr are all expecting.

Lee Treadway returned from an around the world cruise as DCA. D a v e Whitman earned a reputation as a real straight shooter on the gun line in Vietnam. Frank McAfee, Mike Marks, D a v e Nichols, T i m Keating and D a n R o w e were to report to the new jet squadron in Kingsville. D a v e AUeman went props and is happy about it. They also reported that Larry Johnson, Pete Flannery, D o n Jenkins, Mike O'Rourke, and Finley Foster have been big contributors to the Sub School touch football team and that Gail and T e d Ruddock have been organizers of the happy hour crowd.

Bill Hilton reports from Meridian, "the fun city of the South," that Marie and Mike Wilson hosted a Beat Army party on the eve of the game.

In attendance were Field McConnell, who performed his Apollo 17 routine, Mary and D o u g Sameit, who got the night off from their duties with new son Daniel, and bachelors Jim Gonzales, Pete Brady, Pat Brady, and T i m Dobrovolny. Sandi and Bill Hilton, Sandi and Jim Bollar, JoAnn and Frank Montesano, Sue and Mario Summa, and Barb and N i c k Kolle al.so enjoyed the festivities.

Highlight of the evening was an outside formation for march-on which included one of the famous cap tricks. The following weekend the same group got together at the Hiltons' to celebrate the long-awaited promotion to 0-2.

Keith Nadolski and Russ Shaw are keeping things lively at Kingsville. Russ had finished ground school for advanced jet training and was anxiously waiting for his first hop. Tony Callahan, Field McConnell and Jim Gonzales

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Bill also phoned Ben H o l l a n d and found that he was to deploy to WestPac eariy this year. Ben is out of Pearl aboard STRAUSS. He also mentioned that Jeff Conners and Henry Wilder were both deployed to WestPac.

Pres., 2/Lt. Joe Glover, USMC Sec'y, 2/Lt. Frank Gibson, USMC Spirit of '72 608 Rome, Bossier City, LA 71040 Percent Members: 60

Chapter News AKRON-CANTON

CHARLESTON, S. C.

Mr. E. L. Coen 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E. Massillon, OH 44646

Lt. C. G. Mendenhall, III, USN 21 Archdale St. Charieston, SC 29401

ALBUQUERQUE

CHICAGO Mr. James W . Gillman Box 13—Union League Club 65 W. Jackson St. Chicago, IL 60604 1900—1st Friday Naval Armory

Mr. Manuel P. Sanchez 1805 Lafayette Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87106

ANNAPOLIS Cdr. L. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 710 Americana Dr. Annapolis, MD 21403

ATLANTA Capt. Roger Carlquist, USN CO, NAS, Marietta, GA 30060

BALTIMORE Mr. Delano J. Fitzgerald 115 Tunbridge Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212

BOSTON Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Noon—2nd Tuesday Charlestown O' Club

CINCINNATI Mr. Robert E. Reid 102 Burns Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215 CLEVELAND Mr. Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr. 16401 Marquis Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111

COLORADO Mr. Ernest B. Granville 5245 E. Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80222

COLUMBIA Contact: RAdm. W m . L. Anderson, USN (Ret.) Rt. 1, Box 44C Chapin, SC 29036 Inactive

BREMERTON

COLUMBUS

LCdr. Warren A. Chase, USN (Ret.) 553 Juniper Bremerton, WA 98310

Mr. L. D e k e Lang 358 W. Cassady Ave. Columbus, OH 43209

BUFFALO Mr. W i l l i a m Ciesla 81 Hdton Dr. Kenmore, NY 14217

CARACAS Maj. A n g e l o Fernandez, USMC USNAVSEC, USMILGP c/o U. S. Embassy APO, New York 09893 1230—Is- Thursday Club 200

CONNECTICUT Lt. Jay N o e l Whiting, USN Curiosity Lane Essex, CT 06426 Quarterly Varies in different parts of the state

CORONADO Mr. William H. Krumrei 5561 Fontaine St. San Diego, CA 92120 1800—1973: 4/19, 6/21, 9/30, 11/15 North Island O Club

DETROIT Mr. James W . Fleming Suite 1423, 1001 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226

EUROPEAN Mr. Jacques-P. Haumont, 2835 Galeries Stephanie, 79 Avenue Louise Brussels 1000, Belgium

FLORIDA SPACE COAST Cdr. J. I. Hightower, (SC) USN (Ret.) 1010 N. Fiske Blvd.

Apt. 23 Cocoa, FL 32922 1200—3rd Saturday Varies

HOUSTON Mr. Austin M. Seay 15102 Ridingwood Dr. Missouri City, TX 77459 First Friday—11:30 Houston Club The monthly luncheon was held at the Houston Club on 5 January 1973. The following named alumni were inducted as the 1973 officers for the Houston chapter: President—Ralph E. Vander Naillen, Jr. '51, First Vice President—Ray A. Kutch '63, Second Vice President—Frank F. Clifford '45, Treasurer—Pete G. Golwas, Jr. '62, and Secretary—Austin M. Seay '63.

Other Alumni present were Mike Kearns '24, RAdm. H. W. (Hop) Goodall '24, Col. Wm. E. Ford '29, Capt. A. J. Smith '31, Capt. O. N. Fowler '33, Earl Weaver '35, J. A. Boorman, Jr. '38, Tom O. McWhorter '41, Phil Koelsch '43, Capt. Larry Smith '45, Jerry Lee '46, Pat Payne '52, Capt. Ned Snyder '53, Bob Meyer '59, and Bob Giddens '63.

A motion was passed to launch a drive which would increase local membership. The ultimate goal would be to secure a chapter trustee for Houston.

HUNTSVILLE Cdr. Russell Croft, USN (Ret.) 8008 Allison Dr., S.E. Huntsville, AL 35802

INDIANAPOLIS Mr. Joseph F. PauU 6860 Chaucer Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46220

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JACKSONVILLE

MILWAUKEE

PENSACOLA

Capt. M. O. Muncie, USN 2722 Caballero Dr., N JacksonvUle, FL 32217 1st Thursday, Sept.-June

LCdr. T. C. Cheney, Jr., USNR-R 988 Chesterton Ct. Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Cdr. H. J. McRoberts, USN (Ret.) 2371 Bayou Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32503

KANSAS CITY LCdr. John Owen, USNR-R 821 W. 54di Terrace Kansas City, MO 64112

NEW ORLEANS LCdr. L. I. Cole, USNR OINC, NWSED, NAS New Orieans, LA 70140

KITTYHAWK

NEWPORT

Mr. J. W. Gallagher 294 Cherry Dr. Centervdle, OH 45459 Monthly, days vary O Club, Wright-Patterson

Capt. P. C. Staley, USN (Ret.) 2 Kane Ave. Middletown, RI 02840 1830—last Tuesday, Sept.-June OClub

On 29 December 1972 the Air Force published the Brigadier General's promotion list. Prior to this only three Naval Academy graduates had been selected to B/G in the Air Force. The recent list contained four more Annapolis grads, two of whom are members of the Kittyhawk Alumni Chapter. They are Col. Thomas P. Conlin '51 and Col. Larry A. Skantze '52.

Col. Conlin is the commander of the 17th Bombardment Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB. He has extensive background within the Strategic Air Command. In addition Col. Conlin saw service in Southeast Asia in a number of positions whUe being stationed at the Pleiku, Da Nang, and Hue Phu Bai Air Bases, Viemam. Among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.

Col. Skantze is assigned to Aeronautical Systems Division where he is the AGM-69A (SRAM) Short Range Attack Missile program director. His initial assignment in the R&D field was as a project engineer with the joint AF-AEC Nuclear Powered Airplane program. In 1961 he was reassigned as a staff officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff for R&D in Hq. USAF and subsequendy completed his Washington tour as Assistant Executive to the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

Col. Skantze is the past president of our local alumni group and has been nominated as a National Trustee to the Alumni Association.

The Kittyhawk Chapter is very proud that two of its members have been selected for Brigadier General in the United States Air Force and want to share this with the readers of Shipmate.

LOS ANGELES LCdr. Jerry Peterson, USN 3854 Mayfield Ave. LaCrescenta, CA 91214 1900—3rd Wednesday Allen Center, LB Naval Station

LOUISVILLE Mr. Willis H. Fisher 230 Kenwood Hill Rd. Louisville, KY 40214

NEW YORK Mr. John R. Antonicelli 83 Overlook Ave. Eastchester, NY 10707 Noon—3rd Tuesday NYU Club/Williams Club

NORTH TEXAS Mr. Frank A. Liberato 3311 Woodford Dr. Ariington, TX 76013 1130—4di Thursday City Club

PHILADELPHIA Lt. John P. Santucci, USNR 112 Haines Mdl Rd. Delran, NJ 08075 1930—3rd Thursday O Club, Phil. Naval Base

PITTSBURGH Mr. David P. Shapland 764 Vanderbilt Dr. Monroeville, PA 15146 Noon—1st Friday The Pub, Monroeville

RICHMOND RAdm. R. J. Foley, USN (Ret.) 12 Dahlgren Rd. Lower Tuckahoe, Richmond, VA 23233 1200—2nd Monday

ROCHESTER Mr. Melvin H. Long NROTC Unit River Campus Station Rochester, NY 14637

SACRAMENTO OKLAHOMA CITY RAdm. Lewis E. Coley, USN (Ret.) 4212 N. Harvey Parkway Oklahoma City, OK 73118

ORLANDO LCdr. Joel W. Febel, USN (Ret.) 2537 Shrewsbury Rd. Oriando, FL 32803 1130—2nd Friday, Sept.-June NTC O Club The greater Orlando chapter started off 1973 with good attendance and an outline of meetings through June as proposed by President Bill Sims.

The following members were in attendance: Claude Alexander '45, Jack Beardall '41, Harman Bell '25, Bob Coleman '51, Tom Coppedge '42, Ed Dillard '56, Pat Finnegan '35, Joel Febel '60, Jim Ferguson '46, John Gallagher '26, Jack Gillooly '45, Tom Heffernan '62, Slip Haizlip '47, Enders Huey '41, Dick Jack '35, Paul Martin '23, Swede Norgaard '28, Earl Piper '27, Pete Petrie '35, Mel Powers '15, Bob Rice '27, Dave Rau '22, Joie Ray '29, Bill Rossell '35, Bdl Sims '45, Mike Sellars '34, Harry Smith '30, Horace Trainer '25, G. Varni '59, Joe Wdliams '40, BB Wilson '23, Dave White '33, and Freddie Warder '25.

LYNCHBURG

PENINSULA

Mr. Robert E. Schmidt 229 Chesterfield Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503

VAdm. Chester C. Smith, USN (Ret.) 357 Yerba Buena Ave. Los Altos, CA 94022

Capt. J. C. Burrill, USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymore Way Sacramento, CA 95822

ST. LOUIS LCdr. Robert F. Diebel, Jr., USN 8658 Old Towne Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Quarterly Varies

ST. PETERSBURG RAdm. M. P. Russillo, USN (Ret.) 16016 4th St. E. St. Petersburg, FL 33708

SAN FRANCISCO Mr. Charles W . Butler 360 Marion Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941 1815—1st Wednesday Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club Thirty-eight of "the old reliables" showed up at FAdm. Nimitz Club the evening of 3 January to honor our guest speakers from the National Alumni Association who flew up from San Diego for the occasion. The turnout was quite commendable considering that it came hard on the heels of New Year's.

It was gratifying to learn that the MidshipmanCadet dance sponsored annually by the local alumni of the four Service Academies was a success. It was held Thursday evening, 28 December, in the Gar-

73 den Room of the Cub and Navy was the host this year. Those present to guide the affair and stand in the receiving line were for Navy, RAdm. Clyde J. Van Arsdall, Jr. '34, Commandant 12th Naval District; for Army, BGen. George B. Fink, Division Engineer, SOPAC Div., Corps of Engineers, and for Coast Guard, Capt. W. S. Allen, Chief-ofStaff, 12 th Coast Guard District.

An "all Navy" program was the attraction this month, and it was made possible by our guest speakers, VAdm. Paul D. Stroop, USN (Ret.) '26, Trustee-at-Large and Chairman of the Membership Committee, and LGen. Victor H. Krulak, USMC (Ret.) '34, Vice President for Western Area.

Paul Stroop spoke of the functions performed by the National Association with its attractive headquarters located in historic Alumni House which affords a place for receptions and meetings for alumni. The National Association has lent good moral support to Jim Calvert, who for four years guided the Naval Academy through troubled waters, and to Bill Mack, the new Superintendent.

In spite of the national upheaval in which the armed forces seemed to be prime targets for dissent, the Naval Academy has come through with no let-down on drugs or discipline and with a list of applicants larger than before.

We learned from Paul that there are 34,000 Naval Academy alumni, of which 12,000 are national members of the Association. A goal of 20,000 members has been set for this year. Paul spoke of the Foreign Affairs Conference which is held annually at the Academy and sponsored by the National Association to the extent of $11,000.

Three awards have been authorized: (1) $1000.00 to the Midshipman who excells in academics, leadership and athletic prowess; (2) to a selected member of the Press who has shown outstanding support for the Armed Forces; (3) A Most Distinguished Alumnus award as reported in the December issue of Shipmate.

Victor Krulak's talk was informative and disturbing to all of us because it oudined in depth a situation in the Navy that is as shocking as it is serious and the natural consequences of which could only lead to such incidents as occurred on two of our carriers. It follows that it was not too surprising to learn that there was and is strong evidence of the presence of subversion, sabotage and conspiracy with which to contend.

While there evidendy is no one simple solution, the shaping up of discipline and even such a thing as the maintenance of proper uniform should be welcome.

Surely the National Association deserves our strong financial support for its activities and projects as well as our dedicated moral support as members. Let's all join the National and in thus

doing support what we want to be right in this country. Certainly our strong support, individually and collectively as Naval Academy alumni, is needed to counteract the conditions in the Navy outlined by Victor Krulak.

SANTA BARBARA Capt. H. H. Kait, USN (Ret.) 877 La Mdpita Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105

SEATTLE LCdr. Robert H. Yerbury, USN (Ret.) 8517 S.E. 76th PL Mercer Island, WA 98040 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept.-June COM Sand Pt.—Pier 91 Alternate months O Club Thirty of us gathered to hear RAdm. Thomas E. Bass, III, USN, Commandant 13th Naval District, provide a most inspiring description of the activities of the 7th Fleet and the superb morale of the men who serve in it. We kept him on his feet for the better part of an hour delivering his main theme and answering a set of questions which his intimate knowledge of those operations and the dedicated service of the men had inspired.

We left the meeting with great pride in our wonderful Navy and also in all the Forces involved in the area.

Rollo Ross turned over the reins of the Chapter Presidency to Oscar Browne, who conducted the main part of the meeting. Bob Yerbury gracefully agreed to accept the Secretary-Treasuryship for the coming year. John Middleton gave a report on the status of our treasury, the financial history of 1972, and announced that 97 had paid their local membership dues.

It was gratifying to welcome Wells Thompson, who is making a continuing recovery from his illness of early last fall.

Bob Yerbury's guest was his son who is a cadet at VMI and an aspirant for the Naval Academy.

Stan Keck had as his guest Mr. L. W. Tollefson, a business associate. LCdr. George DeHart, USN, the 13th Naval District PAO, joined us in enjoying the address of his boss.

Attending were Wallin '17, Emory '21, Cassels '22, Fox '22, Watkins '22, Downs '23, Borgen '24, Towner '24, Hammond '25, Ferral '27, Graybill '27, Horney '27, Walker '27, Thompson '28, Browne '30, Finney '32, McNaughton '34, Van Leunen '34, Middleton '35, Ross '37, Masterson '38, O'Neill '38, Peresluha '57, and Col. Rice, PNS&T, U. of Washington.

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Cdr. E. C. P o w e l l , USNR (Ret.) 11345 S.W. 108diCt. Kendall Branch, Miami, FL 33156 The Army-Navy game TV viewing and bath club buffet was one of our best affairs! Thanks for arrangements go to Vince Gallagher '22.

Attendees were (Navy) with wives—White '13, Berkey '16 and ten guests. Coney '19, Crist *20, Cowdrey '20, Gallagher '22, Zimmerman '22, Ginn '23, Patterson '26, Offutt '26, Kosso '22, Fay '28, Vinock '38, Poor 'ii, Gerber '40, Seipp '44, Wood '45, Sawyer '47, Dodd '48, Norman '49, Buder '48, Arnold '50, Bole '54, Martin '59, Sapp '62, and Duckworth '62. Also for Navy were Powell '27, Balfe '30, with a broken leg, and McDonald '65 and guest.

Army was represented by (with wives)—Stauffer, Horner, Murphy, Fasnacht, Tucker, Frear, Yeager, Ware, Sonstelie, Cain, Eastman, Gleason, Clark, Waller Pennykamp, Lee, Jaeckle, Stahl, and Brillhart. Also Stone, Cleveland, and Humphrey.

The December meeting at the Airliner Motel was for midshipmen, prospects and alumni. Attending were: Bill Sawyer and his two sons, George Bole and his son, Turk Powell and his guest, Lt. (jg) Nick Torelli, Mimi Torelli, Mid'n.

Ted Wieber, Gary Strul, Mark Thorpe, and a Sea Cadet, Dale Crews. Others attending were Dick Poor, Flip Crist, Al Warburton, and Frank Martin.

VIRGINIA PENINSULA Cdr. Robert P. Kramer, USN Admin. Dept.

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA 23491 On Wednesday evening, 6 December, a good turnout of chapter members and their wives enjoyed the atmosphere of the Mariners Museum, Newport News, for a cocktail party get-together prior to a wonderful dinner of imperial crab and Smithfield ham at the James River Country Club.

Adm. George Dufek '25 is Director, Mariners Museum; the location was certainly an appropriate setting for the first real social meeting of the Chapter since it began in October 1971. It was most kind of George to lend us this nautical environment if only for a short time. The dinner at the country club was superb! The chapter members hope to do more of the social gathering and "getting-to-know-one-another" bits more often in the fumre.

"The first batde of the Ironclads"—Virginia Peninsula chapter members gather for a party at the Mariners Museum, Newport News

74 Those in attendance for the Christmas holiday affair were (wives all present except for John Cabaniss whose wife, we are sad to report, recendy passed away): Ed Archibald '22, John Cabaniss '45, Joe Costello '33, George Dufek '25, Joe Evans '47, Allen Findley '51, Dick Hanna '57, Alex Harkins '67, Junius Hobbs '34, Bill Huddleston '46, Tom Hutchins '51, Bob Kramer '50, Vince Lieggi '65, Bill Maddocks '42, Stan Miller, John Pleasants '50, Bill Roos '49, and Jack Van Ness '43.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Capt. R. J. Badger, USN (Ret.) 926 S. 26th St. Arlington, VA 22202 Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;3rd Wed., Sept.-May Army-Navy Club Almost 200, a record turnout, showed up on 17 January to hear Adm. Tom Moorer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak at our monthly luncheon. The oldest member in attendance was from 1905 and the youngest from 1966. The class of 1956 had the most members present. Among the distinguished members present were Admirals Burke, Anderson, and Wright.

In his usual straight-from-the-shoulder approach, Adm. Moorer spoke most eloquendy concerning the present military situation in Vietnam and the attitude of the general public toward the military.

He emphasized that all decisions were approved and made by civilians regarding our military actions, that the recent bombing in North Vietnam was intended for only military targets and was conducted during a period of very poor visibility.

He pointed out that a great furor had been raised because of the 1,300 civdians killed while it almost went unnoticed that 25,000, many of them refugees, were killed at AnLoc by the North Vietnamese and that during that attack over 7,000 rounds of rockets were directed at the civilian population.

He repeated that no indiscriminate bombing was being conducted by the United States, and although we had one young man who refused to undertake a bombing mission, there were 1,500 real heroes of this war who willingly performed their assigned tasks.

It was his opinion that we must maintain a strong military establishment. WhUe only 25 percent of our budget is paid for military purposes, over 56 percent of the U.S.S.R. is for the same purpose. And that in reality, since 1964, we have had a decided drop in military expenditures.

Adm. Moorer was of the opinion that the young people in this country have proved themselves, particularly those in combat, and are worthy successors of their forefathers. He professed that the only elements lacking are the proper leadership and proper recognition of their performance.

Adm. Moorer received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his talk.

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S O U T H W I C K , E D W A R D PAGE '27 (RADM USN RET), 2 August 1972, Eureka, CA STEELE, CHARLES H A Y W O O D '22 (CDR USNR RET), 17 November 1972, Taylor, TX WEAKLEY, CHARLES E N R I G H T '29 (VADM USN RET), 23 December 1972, Bethesda, MD

LAURENCE STOWELL A D A M S '94 Capt. Laurence Stowell Adams, (CC) USN (Ret.), the oldest living graduate of the Naval Academy, died 8 January 1973 in Valley Memorial Hospital, Indio, Cal. Born in Mare Island, Cal. on 22 February 1875, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1894.

From 1895 to 1897 he did postgraduate work at the University of Glasgow in naval architecture, marine engineering, advanced mathematics and advanced physics. During that period, in 1896, he entered the Construction Corps.

He was manager of the Naval Shipyard at Olongapo, Philippines, and raised the floating dry dock Dewey sunk there. From 1915 to 1921 he initiated the design and construction of submarines in Navy yards while he was serving as Industrial Manager, Portsmouth, N.H. Navy Yard. He requested retirement in 1922.

From 1930 to 1937 Capt. Adams served as Executive Vice President of the World Narcotic Defense Association, an organization which tried to prevent smuggling of drugs into the United States.

He was the author of Three Pals on the Desert.

Active in civic affairs, he served two terms as president of the La Quinta, Cal. Chamber of Commerce.

Capt. Adams' wife died in 1963. He is survived by his son, Frederick, 3310 Ontario St., Torrance, CA 90503; four grandchddren; and two greatgrandchildren.

A R C H I B A L D H U G H D O U G L A S '08 Capt. Archibald Hugh Douglas, USN (Ret.), died 12 December 1972 in Newport, R.I. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's Church there.

Born in Bennettville, S.C, he attended the U. of Tennessee before entering the Naval Academy.

As a midshipman he was a champion wrestler, and was on the crew and baseball teams. He was All American football in 1907 and was team captain in 1907. He never played a losing game against Army on the diamond or the gridiron. He was also president of his class.

After eight years at sea he was assigned Aide to the Commandant, New Orleans Naval Station.

In May 1918 he had flight instruction at NAS, Hampton Roads, Va. and then joined the Northern Bombing Group in France. In May 1919 he returned to NAS, Pensacola for additional flight training.

Capt. Douglas reported as Aviation Aide to the Commandant, Third Naval District, in July 1919.

In November 1919 he went as CO, NAS Rockaway Beach, Long Island. A year later he joined the USS AROOSTOOK as XO and later became CO. From February 1923 to August 1926 he was Captain of the Yard, NAS, Pensacola. For the next two years he was Operations and Tactical Officer, Aircraft Squadron, Scouting Fleet. He completed the course at the Naval War College in May 1929. After two years as CO, NAS, Anacostia, he became XO, USS SARATOGA. Capt. Douglas served on the staff of the Naval War College from May 1933 to May 1936. After serving as CO, USS LANGLEY, he returned to the War College for additional instruction and again as a member of the staff until May 1940. He was CO, USS SARATOGA until April 1942 when he joined the War College staff once more. In November 1944 he was assigned CO, Naval Air Technical Training Station, Norman, Okla. He retired 30 June 1946.

Among his survivors are his widow, Winifred,

75 58 Kay St., Newport, RI 02840; and a son, A. H. Douglas, Jr. of Barcelona, Spain.

A R T H U R M. T S C H I R G I '11 Mr. Arthur M. Tschirgi died on 14 July 1972 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa following a long illness.

Services were held at Turner Chapel East there, followed by burial at the Chapel of Memories.

Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1911. He left the Academy in 1909. During WWI he had destroyer duty.

Mr. Tschirgi organized the County Realty Co. in Cedar Rapids. He was an officer and director of the LaPlant-Choate Manufacmring Co. He also owned and operated Tru-Art Engravers.

He was a former secretary of the Cedar Rapids Navy League and a director of First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. there. He was a member of the Elks, Cedar Rapids Country Club and a former trustee of the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mary, 344 Forest Dr., Cedar Rapids, lA 52403; and a sister, Mattie B. Tschirgi of Cedar Rapids.

A R T H U R CLARK MILES 16 VAdm. Arthur Clark Mdes, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack at his home in San Marino, Cal. on 19 December 1972. Memorial services were held in the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Cal. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on the 28th.

The Denver native graduated from the Naval Academy in 1916. After sea duty in the USS N E W HAMPSHIRE and

USS PANTHER he attended the

Postgraduate School and MIT for instruction in naval architecture. He received his MS degree in June 1920. Following two years at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. he reported to NAS, Pensacola for flight training.

Adm. Miles was assigned to the USS WRIGHT in January 1923. From May to October 1923 he was on duty at NAS, San Diego after which he transferred to NAS, Anacostia. Following three years at BuAer he returned to sea in the USS SARATOGA. In June 1933 he was reassigned for a four-year tour at BuAer. He served at NAS, San Diego, again from 1937 to 1941.

He then returned to BuAer as Director of the Procurement Division for three years. During WWII Adm. Miles was also Contracting Officer of that Bureau. He received the Legion of Merit for service in that capacity. In August 1944 he joined the staff of COMAFPACFLT. Three months later he was designated BuAer General Representative, Central District.

He became Fleet Aircraft Maintenance Officer on the staff of COMAFPACFLT in December 1945. In May 1947 he was assigned Vice Chief of the Material Division Office of the Assistant Sec Nav and in August of that year was made Chief of that division. In March 1948 that division was redesignated Office of Naval Material. In November 1949 he became BuAer General Representative, Western District until his retirement on 30 June 1951.

After retirement he worked as an engineering consultant in Los Angeles. His second retirement was in 1962.

He was a founder and member of the ArmyNavy Country Club and a member of the Chevy Chase Club.

Adm. Miles is survived by his widow, Mary, 1679 Los Robles Ave., San Marino, CA 91108; a daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Marshall of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and three grandchildren.

E I N A R R E Y N O L D J O H N S O N 18 RAdm. Einar Reynold Johnson, USN (Ret.), died 23 December 1972 in the Jacksonville Naval Hospital. Interment was in the Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford, 111.

The Rockford native graduated from the Naval Academy with the class of 1918. After six years at sea he reported to the Postgraduate School for instruction in engineering. He continued instruction at Columbia University, earning an MS degree in September 1925. He then joined the USS RICHMOND for three years.

Adm. Johnson served at the Norfolk Navy Yard before returning to sea in March 1930 in the USS LEXINGTON. From June 1933 to April 1935 he was on the Board of Inspection and Survey, San Francisco. After three years as CO, USS DENT, he reported for a two-year tour at the Bureau of Engineering.

In June 1940 he joined the senior class at the Naval War College. A year later he joined the USS LOUISVILLE as XO. In May 1942 he took

command of the USS REPUBLIC and a year later transferred as CO, USS INDIANAPOLIS. For service in the latter he received a Bronze Sar Medal with Combat "V" and a Gold Star in lieu of a second one.

Adm. Johnson returned to the Naval War College for staff duty in September 1944. A year later he was assigned Commander South Phdippine Service Group, earning a Legion of Merit for service in that capacity. In March 1946 he was again ordered to staff duty at the Naval War College. Two years later he became Chief Staff Officer, Florida Group, Adantic Reserve Fleet, Green Cove Springs, Fla. He retired for physical disability on I July 1949.

Adm. Johnson's wife died in 1957.

and also Director of the Arizona Catde Growers Association.

After WWII he sold the catde ranch and bought a home in Kingman. In April 1949 he became employed by the state inspection department and retired from that work in 1961. He became active in civic affairs until he suffered a stroke in June 1969. In 1971 he experienced another stroke and moved into a nursing home. On 21 November he underwent a massive stroke resulting in his death on the 30th.

He was a member of the Alumni Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, American National Livestock Association at Denver, Arizona Catdemen's Association at Phoenix, Army-Navy Club at Manila. He received the WWI medal, Cruiser and Transport Force.

Cdr. Henifin is survived by a sister, Mrs. Merle Nelson of St. Paul; five nephews; and two nieces.

R E X L e G R A N D HICKS '19 RAdm. Rex LeGrand Hicks, USN (Ret.), died 26 December 1972 in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Services were held at the Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home in Washington. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Stronghurst, 111., he graduated with the Naval Academy's class of 1919. After five years at sea he had instruction at the Postgraduate School and Columbia University, from which he earned an M.S. in engineering in 1925. .f^dm. Hicks then joined the USS ARIZONA, serving two years as engineer officer and another year as main battery officer. From November 1928 to April 1930 he was on duty at the Naval Boiler Laboratory in Philadelphia. After serving with DESRON Four he had consecutive duty in the USS ROCHESTER, USS DOBBIN, USS BARNEY (as and USS

LISLE H E N I F I N '18 Cdr. Lisle Henifin, USN (Ret.), died on 30 November in the Mohave General Hospital in Kingman, Ariz. He was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery there with military honors.

Born in Winnebago County, Iowa, he attended Austin, Minn., High School and the Northwest Preparatory School in Minneapolis. He entered the Academy in 1914 and was graduated 29 June 1917. His extra-curricular activities there included boxing, intramural lacrosse, choir and glee club.

He served throughout WWI in the Cruiser and Transport Force, escorting and transporting the A.E.F. to France. Following the war, he served in battleships in the Atlantic Fleet until an opportunity presented itself to go around the world with destroyers on detached duty, during which he served on the Asiatic Station, both in destroyers and up the Yangtze River in gunboats.

Upon his return to the U.S. he served in batdeships with the Pacific Fleet until ordered to shore duty at Annapolis, where he was an instructor in Electrical Engineering. At the end of this shore duty, he served with the destroyers in the Pacific Fleet, and as Navigator of the transport HENDERSON, which ran from the West Coast to the Orient.

Cdr. Henifin next was stationed at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, where he .served under then Captain E. J. King. While in Norfolk he was retired for physical disability, 1 May 1932.

He purchased a 28,000-acre catde ranch located near Hackberry, Ariz., and continued to operate it until recalled to active duty in July 1941, serving until 1945. While in the catde business he was elected to the Presidency of the County (an area of over 13,000 square miles) Livestock Association,

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PHILADELPHIA.

From June 1939 to April 1941 he was assigned to the Bureau of Engineering. He returned to sea as XO, USS PHOENIX. In October 1942 he reported as Assistant to DCNO for Logistics and received a Letter of Commendation for that service. He was awarded as Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart, Letter of Commendation and Bronze Star with Ribbon for his tour as CO, USS LOUISVILLE from November 1944 to October 1945. His last tour of duty before retiring on 30 June 1949 was in the Office of the CNO. He is survived by his widow, Peggy, 4512 Cordand Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20015; two brothers; and two sisters.

H A R O L D M O N T G O M E R Y M A R T I N '19 Adm. Harold Montgomery Martin, USN (Ret.), died in the Memphis, Tenn. Naval Hospital on 3 December 1972.

Born in Bay Mills, Mich., he attended the U. of Illinois and Werntz Preparatory School before graduating from the Naval Academy with the class of 1919. After two years at sea he completed flight training in December 1921. Duty in the USS WRIGHT preceded his return to NAS, Pensacola where he was an instructor from 1923 to 1926. A year in the USS TENNESSEE was followed by a two-year tour with VF-2.

In September 1929 Adm. Martin joined VT-8D5, the USNA aviation indoctrination squadron. He transferred to Scouting Squadron 2-B in July 1932, taking command of that squadron a year later. In June 1934 he became CO, VP-IOF. Two years later he was ordered to the Hydrographic Office, Navy Department, where he compiled a textbook on aerial navigation. He served with the Naval Examining Board until February 1938.

76 After a tour on the staff of Commander Scouting Force, he had duty in connection with the establishment of NAS, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. He became its first CO in February 1941.

This station was the scene of the first American casualties in the Pacific after the Pearl Harbor attack.

Adm. Martin next became CO, NAS, Midway Island. In September 1943 he reported for fitting out duty in the USS SAN JACINTO and took command of that aircraft carrier in December 1943.

In many combat periods she flew the Texas flag as well as the National Ensign as a tribute to the people who had provided the money to build her.

The State of Texas made all crew members honorary citizens of Texas and Adm. Martin an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He received the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation for service in that command.

In October 1944 he became Chief of Staff and Aide to COMAFLANFLT, for which duty he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. From March to September 1945 he served as COMCARDIV 23. In July 1945 he also had command of Task Force 49.

He received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. In September 1945 he became C O M F A W 17. In January 1946 he took over as C O M F A W - 2 based at Hawaii.

From April to July 1947 he was COMCARDIV 2.

He transferred as COMCARDIV 5 in October 1947.

In November 1948 he was assigned Chief of Naval Air Technical Training, NAS, Memphis, Tenn. Adm. Martin became commander of the First Fleet in February 1951. That same month he was ordered to command the Seventh Fleet. For meritorious service in that command he received the Distinguished Service Medal. In AprU 1953 he reported as COMAFPACFLT. He had additional duty from February to October 1953 as Commander First Fleet. He retired 1 February 1956.

Surviving are his widow. Gene, 6610 Messick Rd., Germantown, TN 38038; a son, David B. Martin; and two grandsons.

WALLACE L A N D I S H I G G I N S '20 Mr. Wallace Landis Higgins died 27 November 1972 in Mentor, Ohio. After funeral services in Mentor his ashes were taken to Japan for burial.

A native of Trenton, N.J., he entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1920. He resigned in April 1919 and went to work at Babcock & Wdcox Boiler Co. as a cadet engineer. In 1922 he joined the Standard Oil Co. as a combustion engineer.

From 1924 to 1929 he was sales engineer and district manager for the Detroit Stoker Co. He then joined the Motorstokor Corp. as Vice President and General Manager. In 1936 he transferred to the Pocohontas Fuel Corporation as a sales manager of the stoker division.

In February 1942 Mr. Higgins accepted a commission in the Naval Reserve. For the next two years he was Inspector of Naval Machinery at the Cleveland Diesel Corporation. In 1944 he attended Princeton Military Government School. He then went to the Philippines with an Army M. G. team assigned to the 41st Infantry Division. In October 1945 that division went to Hiroshima,

Japan.

From August 1946 to January 1948 he served in Yokosuka. He then went on inactive duty and joined Gen. MacArthur's staff as coal coordinator and later chief of allocations of raw materials for rehabilitation of Japanese industry. He resigned as commander, USNR, in 1950.

Mr. Higgins established a business in Japan as

an industrial consultant. He represented both Japanese and American firms. He was also involved in the insurance business, public relations and real estate there.

He is survived by six sons, Wallace L. Jr., 7505 Salida Rd., Mentor, OH 44060, Richard, Raymond, Robert, Victor and Ernest; and seven grandchildren.

W A L T O N BARCLAY P E N D L E T O N '21 Capt. Walton Barclay Pendleton, USN (Ret.), died 9 December 1972 in the Portsmouth, Va. Naval Hospital. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 December.

A native of Globe, Ariz., he was a 1921 graduate of the Naval Academy. After seven years at sea he reported to the Naval War College where he completed the junior course in May 1929. He was OinC, Navy Recruiting Station, New Haven, Conn., until September 1930 when he joined the USS PATOKA. He continued sea duty in the USS WYOMING until May 1933.

After a year at the Boston Navy Yard he became XO and Navigator, USS STEWART. In January 1935 he was ordered to Headquarters, 16th Naval District, Cavite, Phdippines. Capt. Pendleton returned to sea in the USS PECOS in April 1936.

From July 1937 to May 1939 he was stationed at the Norfolk Navy Yard. He then took command of the USS TERN.

In May 1943 he reported to the Boston Navy Yard to help fit out the USS SMARTT. He took command of her the following month. In October 1943 he was ordered to the Mare Island Navy Yard. Upon commissioning of the USS ENGLAND two months later he became CO and was credited with sinking six Japanese submarines. He received the Navy Cross and Presidential Unit Citation for that action.

In October 1944 Capt. Pendleton assumed command of Escort Division 14. He became XO of the Administrative and Mditary Command, Naval Repair Base, San Diego, in May 1945. A year later he transferred to the Mare Island Navy Yard in the Production Division. He retired 1 January 1947.

He is survived by his widow, Inith, One Crawford Pkwy., Portsmouth, VA 23704.

R O B E R T E D W I N BLICK, JR. '22 VAdm. Robert Edwin Blick, Jr., USN (Ret.), died in the Chelsea Naval Hospital on 23 December 1972. Following cremation his ashes were scattered at sea.

Born in Michigan City, Ind., he graduated with the class of 1922 at the Naval Academy. As a midshipman he was a soloist in the Naval Academy choir. After two years in the USS NORTH DAKOTA and another in the USS BRUCE, he went

to Pensacola for flight training. He was assigned to P. G. training in Aeronautical Engineering after three years active flying in the Fleet and graduated with the degree of Master of Science from MIT. His first command was the USS SANDPIPER, a seaplane tender. He served in the Navy Department for two tours of duty prior to WWII during which he commanded the aircraft carrier USS SANTEE and was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in action at Leyte Gulf. He was later assigned as Chief of Staff to COMCARDIV 3, and was in the carrier INTREPID when the War ended.

After a year at the National War College, Adm. Blick became Chief of Staff in the Alaskan Frontier. In 1943 he commanded CARDIV 3 and was involved in the Korean affair. He then returned to Washington to become Assistant CNO (Air).

Prior to his retirement in 1955 he was special advisor to Chief of Naval Material.

He also had the Legion of Merit, a Presidential Citation for the SANTEE, and was twice again decorated with the Legion of Merit for his part in operations at sea against the enemy.

Adm. Blick is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Sousa of Gloucester, Mass., Mrs. John H. Westerbeake, Jr. of Mdton, Mass., and Mrs. James B. Houlihan of Burnt Hills, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Warkentine of Michigan City, Ind., and Mrs. Wdliam Evans of Akron, Ohio; five grandsons, and four granddaughters.

CHARLES H A Y W O O D STEELE '22 Cdr. Charles Haywood Steele, USNR (Ret.), died on 17 November 1972 in the St. Johns Community Hospital in Taylor, Texas. Burial was in Taylor.

A member of the class of 1922, U.S. Naval Academy, he resigned in 1924 after serving in the USS MILWAUKEE to return to his home state to pursue a farming career.

Cdr. Steele returned to the service when war was imminent and remained in the Navy until he returned to Texas in January of 1959.

He was a life menlber of the National Rifle Association, lifetime master outdoor pistol shot, past president of the Texas Rifle Assn., and past president of the Austin Rifle Association.

He is survived by his widow, Mildred, 1409 Fisher St., Taylor, TX 76574; a son, Walter C Steele of Taylor; a sister, Mrs. George Steinman of Abilene; and a brother, Mr. D. D. Steele of Austin.

HOMER AMBROSE '23 Capt. Homer Ambrose, USN (Ret.), died of cancer at his home in Alexandria, Va. on 15 December 1972. Funeral services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel; interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Newton, Mass., he was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served in the USS OKLAHOMA for three years and then had submarine training. From January 1927 to June 1929 he served in the USS 0-8 and USS S-22. He then had instruction at the Postgraduate School and Pennsylvania State College earning his M.S. degree in June 1931.

In October 1933 he joined the USS NAUTILUS. Three years later he began duty as Project Officer at the Naval Research Laboratory. From June 1936 to June 1939 he was on the staff of COMSUBFOR USFLT. He then went to the New York Navy Yard for duty in connection with diesel planning and production.

Capt. Ambrose was Machinery Superintendent at the Portsmouth, N.H. Navy Yard from January 1940 to April 1944 when he became Production Officer. He received a Legion of Merit for service in that assignment. In February 1946 he was ordered to BuShips. Two years later he transferred to the Executive Office of SecNav. In May 1950 he reported as OinC, Ship Repair Facility, Yokosuka, Japan. In August 1951 he became CO of that facility. For service during his tour there he received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. From August 1953 until his retirement in June 1954 he was Supervisor Inspector of Naval Material at Boston.

After retirement he was a technical writer and editor. He was executive director of the Washington research staff of the U. of Pittsburgh and of the Governmental Affairs Institute.

Capt. Ambrose was a member of the Scabbard

77 and Blade Society, American Society of Naval Engineers, American Ordnance Association, and the Retired Officers Association. He also served as corresponding secretary of his class for Shipmate.

Surviving are his widow, Louise, 3628 Trinity Dr., Alexandria, VA 22304; a son. Col. Homer Ambrose, Jr. of Annandale; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Holland of Burke, Va.; and four grandchildren.

GILBERT LARUE B U R T ' 2 3 LCdr. Gdbert LaRue Burt, USN (Ret.), died 18 December 1972 at Pompano Beach, Fla. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea.

Born in Indiana, he was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served in the USS DELAWARE, USS ARKANSAS, USS LAWRENCE, and the

USS HANNIBAL, a survey vessel. From the HANNIBAL he was ordered to the Hydrographic Office in the Navy Department to collate the survey data with aerial photos of the coast of Cuba. At that time this turned out to be one of the finest charts of a coastal area in our possession. He was retired as a lieutenant in 1932 for physical disability.

Upon retirement he joined the underwriting department ofthe Monumental Insurance Co. of Baltimore. He eventually retired as the manager of that department in 1963.

During World War II he was recalled to active duty, first serving as Communications Officer of the Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, and, later serving as a liaison officer with the Army in the Western Pacific. He retired a second time with the rank of lieutenant commander.

LCdr. Burt is survived by his widow, Eleanor, 1021 N.E. 27di Ter., Pompano Beach, FL 33062.

DWIGHT HARVEY D A Y '23 RAdm. Dwight Harvey Day, USN (Ret.), died in Richmond, Va., on 8 December 1972.

Born in Minneapolis, Minn., he was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. After seven years at sea, including submarine qualification, he instructed first at the Naval Academy and then at Penn State. From June 1932 to June 1935 he was attached to SUBDIV Four.

Dwight Harvey Day '23 Adm. Day spent three years at the Portsmouth, N.H. Navy Yard and then went as engineer to the newly-commissioned USS PHOENIX. In May

1941 he began a two-year tour as naval attache at the American Embassy in Santiago, Chile. From May 1943 to July 1945 he was on the staff of South West Pacific Force, Seventh Fleet.

Consecutive commands of the USS FREESTONE and USS ATHENE preceded duty with SERVFORPAC FLT. In October 1946 Adm. Day was assigned war plans officer on the staff of the Caribbean Sea Frontier. He retired 1 December 1947.

After retirement he became a project director for Reynolds Metals Co., builders of the first aluminum submarine.

Survivors include his widow, Alice, 1109 West Ave., Richmond, VA 23220; a son, Dwight H .

Jr. of Springfield, Mass.; and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Dean of Philadelphia and Mrs. Edward W. Holes of Durham, N . C P A U L FLEMING D U G A N '23 RAdm. Paul F. Dugan, USN (Ret.), died on 27 December 1972 at the Naval Hospital, San Diego.

A Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church in San Diego with interment in the Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Orange, N.J., he was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. At sea he served in batdeships, destroyers, minesweepers and amphibious force vessels. He commanded a minesweeper, a destroyer, a destroyer division, two transports (USS DOYEN and USS HEYWOOD) and served as

Chief of Staff and temporary Commander Amphibious Group 6 (1945). Adm. Dugan participated in 11 major amphibious assault landings, 1943-1945. His awards included Legion of Merit with Combat "V," Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," and two Navy Unit Commendations.

His shore duty consisted of a postgraduate course in communications; editor of the Guam Recorder 1937-1939; CO, Naval Radio Stations in the Washington, D . C , area and Kodiak, Alaska; U.S. Naval War College; Planning Staff, CNO, 1941, and then CINUSFLT, in 1942. In 1949-1950 he was Assistant Chief of Staff, Alaskan Sea Frontier.

Upon retirement in 1950 Adm. Dugan attended San Diego State College and then became a teacher and taught mathematics at Episcopal and Catholic high schools in the San Diego area from 1952 to 1967. He was extremely active in political and civic affairs. He was a member of the County and State Democratic Central Committees and participated in many Democratic campaigns. He was a member of the San Diego Historical Society; President, House of Pacific Relations; President, Catholic Interracial Councd; Vice President, United Nations Association; Member, California Economic Stabilization Task Group; Member, National Advisory Committee, National Council of Senior Citizens; and served on the Board of Directors, National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Survivors include his widow, Mary, 3759 Grim St., San Diego, CA 92104; two daughters; two sons, and 14 grandchildren.

Two years later he was assigned Inspector-Instructor, U.S. Naval Reserve, Kansas City, Mo. After serving as CO, USS HAVEN, Capt. Tate was ordered as Senior Member, Naval Sub-Board of Inspection and Survey, Norfolk. He retired 1 June 1954.

After retirement he was a cattle farmer and bred horses.

He is survived by his widow, Marion, 905 Penguin PL, Birdneck Point, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; and his son, Victor B. II. WALTER BARNEY CHADWICK '24 LCdr. Walter Barney Chadwick, USNR (Ret.), died at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, N.H., on 8 November 1972 after a short illness. A memorial service was held at the First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, on 11 November. Burial arrangements were private.

The Boston native entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1924 but left in 1922 because of eyesight difficulties. He graduated from Wesleyan University and did postgraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. He served as an officer of the Navy in WWII.

Walter Barney Chadwick '24 He was employed by the National Bureau of Standards as a mathematician, and was an instructor at the Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Del., for 20 years.

Cdr. Chadwick was Trustee of Trust Funds of the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, and a member of the Wolfeboro Rotary Club.

Surviving are his widow, Gretchen, Box 121, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; two daughters, Mrs. Anne Larrick and Mrs. Elizabeth Gaskins; and four grandchildren.

VICTOR BOYLAN TATE '23 Capt. Victor Boylan Tate, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack on 17 November 1972 in Virginia Beach, Va. The Lakin, Kan. native was a 1923 graduate of the Naval Academy. After seven years at sea he reported to NAS, Pensacola where he served for two years as assistant personnel officer. After three years as engineer and then XO, USS LAW-

HERBERT K E N N E T H GATES '24 Capt. Herbert Kenneth Gates, USN (Ret.), died on 27 June 1972 in the Iliff Nursing Home, Dunn Loring, Va. A Navy Junior, he was born in Annapolis.

After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1924 he went to sea for six years. He returned to Annapolis to attend Postgraduate School and continued instruction at Columbia University where he earned an M.S. degree in June 1932.

Capt. Gates then returned to sea and served

RENCE, he was assigned to the USS NEVADA. Dur-

consecutively in the USS RADFORD, USS ALTAIR

ing his three-year tour in that ship he was graduated from and instructed at the Batdeship AntiAircraft Gunnery School. He received a commendation for the winning of the Batdeship Anti-Aircraft Plaque by the NEVADA in 1940.

From 1940 to 1942 Capt. Tate served as Recorder, Board of Inspection and Survey, Pacific Coast Section. In February 1943 he took command of the USS SEPULGA. He transferred to command of

and USS TEXAS. From June 1935 to May 1938 he was an engineering instructor at USNA. He then joined the USS HOUSTON as Assistant Engineering Officer. He continued sea duty in the USS

the newly-commissioned USS KENTON in 1944.

In August 1945 he reported to the Phdippine Sea Frontier for staff duty as personnel officer.

KANAWHA, USS DENEBOLA, USS PRAIRIE, and USS CASCADE as CO.

From January 1946 to June 1949 Capt. Gates served at BuShips. He then took command of the USS VULCAN until September 1950 when he returned to BuShips. In August 1954 he underwent treatment at the Bethesda Naval Hospital and retired in January 1955.

78 Among his survivors are his widow, Theresa, Box 270-A, Huntington, MD 20639; and a son, LCdr. H. K. Gates, Jr., USN (Ret.) '48 of Nashua, N.H. CHARLES H U N T I N G T O N L Y M A N III '26 RAdm. Charles Huntington Lyman III, USN (Ret.), died 28 December 1972 in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Funeral services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel on 2 January; interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery on 4 January.

A Phdadelphia native, he was a 1926 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served at sea until June 1932 when he joined the staff of Commander, Destroyers, Batde Force. Two years later he began ordnance instruction at the Postgraduate School.

He returned to sea in the USS WEST VIRGINIA

in June 1937, serving consecutively in the USS CALIFORNIA, USS RALEIGH and USS MILWAUKEE

until February 1941. He then was ordered to the Fleet Training Division, Office of the CNO for a year. Adm. Lyman served on the staff of CINC U S F L T untd July 1943. After fitting out the USS LEWIS HANCOCK, he took command of her at her

commissioning in September 1943 untd March 1944. He received a Letter of Commendation for outstanding service in that command.

Charles Huntington Lyman III '26 In April 1944 he became COMDESDIV 10 and in July transferred to the staff of COMPHIBFORPAC. For "exceptionally meritorious" service in that duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V." He joined the staff of CINCPACFLT in February 1945. He received a second Letter of Commendation and Bronze Star with Ribbon in that assignment.

Adm. Lyman was assigned in January 1946 as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations to Commander Joint Army-Navy Task Force Number One, the task force formed to conduct atomic bomb tests in the summer of 1946. He received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit for outstanding performance in that assignment.

In February 1947 he joined the staff of CINC LANFLT. A year later he reported as a student at the National War College. In June 1949 he was ordered to BuOrd after which, in April 1951, he became COMDESRON 24. Following a year as Head of the Department of Strategy and Tactics at the Naval War College, he went to London as Naval Attache. In May 1956 he became COMDESFLOT Four.

Adm. Lyman returned to the Naval War College in June 1957 as Chief of Staff and Aide to the President. Two years later he became Commandant of the Fourth Naval District. From October 1961 to March 1962 he served as COMDES FORLANTFLT. After five months at BuPers he reported as Commandant of the Eighth Naval District. During that assignment he directed aid programs to house and feed thousands of people made homeless by Hurricane Betsy in 1963. He retired on 1 December 1965.

After retirement he became field assistant to the president of the Navy League. Adm. Lyman had a series of articles entided, "Exit With a Full Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Love Letter to the Navy," published in the February 1966 through September-October 1967 issues of Shipmate.

Survivors include his widow, Marjorie, Parkside Apts., #102, 10649 Montrose Ave., Bethesda, MD 20014; a daughter, Mrs. Manorie L. Miller of Potomac; a brother; and four granddaughters.

HERBERT D O U G L A S RILEY '27 VAdm. Herbert Douglas Riley, USN (Ret.), died of cancer at his home in Kent Island, Md. in 17 January. Following funeral services at the Naval Academy Chapel on 19 January he was buried in the cemetery there.

A ninth-generation Marylander born in Baltimore, he was a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1923 and the Naval Academy in 1927.

After two years in the USS N E W MEXICO he completed flight training in Pensacola in July 1930. He then served in various naval aviation squadrons and participated in initial long distance flights with VP-10 and in the National Air Races at Los Angeles with VF-3 in 1936.

Adm. Riley served as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to COMCARDIV One and later Aide and Flag Secretary to Commander Patrol Wings, U.S. Fleet. At the outbreak of WWII he had staff duty with COMFAIR, West Coast and later saw action at Guadalcanal. He also served as a Section Head in the Aviations Plans Division, Office of DCNO (Air).

In October 1944 he became CO, USS MAKASSAR STRAIT. For meritorious service in that command he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V." In June 1945 he joined the staff of Commander First Carrier Task Force. In 1946 he was appointed Deputy Airborne Commander for the atom bomb tests at Bikini. For that assignment he received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

In October 1946 Adm. Riley returned to the Navy Department. Two years later he became Assistant to SECNAV James Forrestal and then an Aide to SECDEF Louis Johnson. From July 1949 to July 1950 he attended the National War College. He then joined the staff of CINCLANFLT and two years later transferred to the staff of SACLANT. Duty as CO, USS CORAL SEA, was followed by duty as Chief of Staff to COMCARDIV Two. In January 1954 he reported to the Office of the CNO and became Director, Politico-Military Policy. He became COMCARDIV One in October 1956. From February 1958 to May 1961 he was Chief of Staff to CINCPACFLT. He was then named DCNO (Fleet Operations and Readiness). In February 1962 Adm. Riley was assigned Director of the Joint Staff, JCS. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for that duty. After temporary duty in BuPers he retired for physical disability on 1 Aprd 1964. .'\fter retirement he was a consultant and advisor to a London film firm for several years. He was a Life Member of the USNA Alumni Assn. and a member of the New York Yacht Club, Army-Navy Club, National Aeronautic Assn., Federation Aeronautique Internationale, Maryland Historical Society, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was listed in Who's Who in America, the International Who's Who, Living Descendants of Blood Royal and Royalty Peerage and Aristocracy of the World.

Surviving are his daughter, Lynne Lovelace Riley, 5101 River Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20015; a brother, E. G. Riley of Severna Park, Md.; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys R. Terrell of Lawrence, Kan.

ERNEST CLIFFORD COLLINS '29 Cdr. Ernest Clifford Collins, USN (Ret.), died on 26 June in St. Petersburg, Fla. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 3 July.

A native of Portland, Maine, he was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1929. After a short tour in the USS NEVADA, he was assigned to the Naval Supply Depot in San Diego. He then attended Harvard Business School, graduating in 1935 with an MBA degree. For the next four years he was stationed at Air Force Supply Depots, first at Coco Solo and then at the Norfolk Operating Base.

Ernest Clifford Collins '29 In 1939 Cdr. Collins became Supply Officer of the USS SAVANNAH. He next joined the Fleet at Long Beach and proceeded to maneuvers in Hawaii and the South Pacific, followed by a cruise to New Zealand. The SAVANNAH returned to the Adantic in the spring of 1941 and Cdr. Collins was sent to Chelsea Naval Hospital where he was found to be a severe diabetic. He was retired by the Medical Board in 1942 but remained on active but limited service. He taught at the Naval Supply Corps School, at Harvard as head of the Midshipmen Officers' School at the School of Business Administration, and later he was head of a branch of the Supply School held at Wellesley College.

When extra Supply Corps ensigns for the Normandy action had been trained in July 1944, after briefing in Washington, he joined the American Naval Mission in Brazil as the Supply Officer on the Mission. He remained there until the fall of 1947. He retired in 1948.

After retirement he spent a few years at the Florida State University Business School and then joined Lockheed Corp., Georgia Division, where he spent 17 years in research and development.

Surviving are his widow, Doris, 6909 9th St., S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705; and a son, Charles L. Collins.

CHARLES E N R I G H T WEAKLEY '29 VAdm. Charles Enright Weakley, USN (Ret.), died of cancer in the Bethesda Naval Hospital on 23 December 1972. Following funeral services at the Ft. Myer Chapel on the 27th, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in St. Joseph, Mo., he was a 1929 graduate of the Naval Academy. As a midshipman he received the Class of 1897 Sword. After seven years at sea he returned to Annapolis for engineering instruction at the Postgraduate School. From September 1937 to June 1939 he continued instruction at the University of Cambridge in England.

79 Adm. Weakley then had successive sea duty in the USS N E W MEXICO, USS SAMPSON as XO,

and USS GOFF as CO. He received the Legion of Merit with Combat " V " for service in the latter along with additional duty as CO of two Task Groups in the South Adantic area. In March 1944 he took command of the ASW Unit at NOB, Norfolk. He later was assigned to the staff of Commander Fleet Operational Training Command, Adantic, for which service he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

From November 1945 to August 1948 he was in the Office of the CNO. For the next two years he was CO of the Surface Anti-Submarine Development Detachment, Adantic After graduating from the National War College in June 1951 he returned to the Office of the CNO where he served as Naval Advisor, National Security Council Staff, International Affairs Division.

In December 1953 Adm. Weakley took command of the USS CAMBRIA. He transferred to command of the USS NORTHAMPTON in September 1954. A year later he was assigned Assistant CNO for Naval Reserve. In September 1957 he was named Director of the Undersea Warfare Division in the Office of the CNO and in January 1959 he became Assistant Chief of BuPers for Naval Reserve and the ASW readiness executive to the CNO. After a year as COMDESFLT TWO, in 1960 he became COMDESFORLANT. From November 1961 to September 1963 he was DCNO (Development). In November 1963 he was named COM ASWFORLANT. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for that service. He retired on 1 November 1967.

Adm. Weakley was instrumental in the estabment of the Destroyer School in Newport, R.I. That school's first class graduated in 1962. When a new building was erected in the spring of 1970 to house the school it was named "Weakley Hall," making the admiral one of the few living persons to have a building named after him.

He served on the Board of Directors of Dunlap and Associates, Inc. in Darien, Conn.

Surviving are his widow, Geraldine, 3521 Hamlet PL, Chevy Chase, MD 20015; two daughters, Mrs. John Wissinger of San Antonio and Mrs. Frederic Case of Chevy Chase; two brothers; and a sister.

PARKE H O W L E B R A D Y '30 RAdm. Parke Howie Brady, USN (Ret.), died on 2 January 1973 in Palm Beach, Fla. Services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 5 January; burial with full mditary honors was in Ariington National Cemetery.

Born in Washington, D . C , he was a 1930 graduate of the Naval Academy. As a midshipman he was on the staff of the Log and the Lucky Bag. After six years at sea he was ordered to the Postgraduate School for instruction in mechanical engineering. He joined the newly-commissioned USS ELLET in February 1939. He served consecutively in the USS BALCH, USS ALLEN and USS HAILEY

until March 1945. He was CO of the latter and received the Bronze Star Medal and Gold Star for service in that command.

Adm. Brady served at BuShips from March 1945 to February 1946. For the next two years he was Naval Attache at the American Embassy, The Hague, The Netherlands. In January 1949 he took command of the USS TALUGA and a year later was assigned to the Office of the CNO. In 1952 he entered the NATO Defense College in Paris, France. From January to March 1953 he was in Paris for the SRE/DEF Annual Review.

In April 1953 he reported for duty with the

Joint Staff Planning Group (Strategic Planning), JCS. Adm. Brady became CO.MDESRON 11 in June 1955. In October 1956 he was assigned Executive Assistant to the Naval Logistic Advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He retired 1 November 1959.

After retirement he was instrumental in starting construction on new buddings of the Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. He was later chairman of the board and headmaster of the school in 1964-65. He was a member of the board of governors of the Naval Historical Foundation and served as assistant secretary for many years.

Adm. Brady is survived by his widow, Elinor, 1801 Foxhall Rd., N.W., Washington, DC 20007; two daughters, Anne Clark of Charlottesville, Va. and Elena Adams of Washington, D . C ; a son, Peter H. Brady of Nelson County, Va.; and a brother.

CARLOS M A R I O C H A R N E C O '30 Capt. Carlos Mario Charneco, (SC) USN (Ret.), died 23 November 1972 in Jacksonville, Fla. A native of Anasco, Puerto Rico, he was a 1930 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served at sea untd August 1934 when he entered the Naval Finance and Supply School, Philadelphia Navy Yard. Upon graduation in June 1935 he was ordered to the USS RELIEF as Disbursing Officer.

In July 1937 Capt. Charneco was ordered as Assistant to the Supply Office, Naval Supply Depot, San Diego. He was then assigned to the Receiving Station, Cavite, P.R. as Supply, Commissary and Disbursing Officer. In November 1940 he became Assistant to the Supply Officer, NAS, Alameda, Cal. In January 1943 he was assigned duty in connection with the fitting out of the USS BUNKER HILL. Upon her commissioning in May he became Supply Officer. He received a Ribbon and facsimile of the Presidential Unit Citation awarded that ship in WWII. From November 1944 to March 1946 he served at NAS, Miami, Fla. and then transferred to NAS, Norfolk. In September 1949 he was sent to the U.S. Naval Mission in Peru. He served as Advisor to the Paymaster General of the Peruvian Navy until March 1951.

After duty as Supply Officer at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, he reported in July 1953 as Supply Officer, Norfolk Naval Shipyard. In March 1956 he was assigned District Supply Officer, 10th Naval District. He retired 1 January 1958.

Capt. Charneco was Public Relations Officer of J. Gonzales Clemente and Co. in Puerto Rico after retirement.

Among his survivors are his widow, Margo, Continental Palace, 2199 Astor St., Orange Park, FL 32073; and three sons, Carlos M. Jr. '56, Dale R. and Jerry C GEORGE FONVILLE FREEMAN '31 Mr. George Fonville Freeman died 18 April 1972 of heart failure at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Services were held at the Chapel of the Oaks in Chariotte, followed by inurnment.

A native of Huntingdon, Tenn., he attended Vanderbilt University for a year prior to entering the Naval Academy with the class of 1931. After serving in the USS PENNSYLVANIA and the USS

ARKANSAS, he left the Navy to enter business. For several years he was associated with Ford, Bacon & Davis as an engineer and as management consultant for Stevens, Jordan & Harrison. Later, he joined Complete Combustion Corp., as combus-

tion engineer working on numerous Navy sponsored programs until he resigned to become affiliated with Caltex Oil Company.

Mr. Freeman served ten years in India where, along with other activities and duties, he was President of the American Club in Calcutta. He later spent several years each in London, Germany and Holland. In 1965, after more than 22 years with Caltex, he suffered a severe heart attack while serving as manager in The Hague. As a result, he found it necessary to take a medical retirement.

Following retirement and a period of recuperation on his farm in Pennsylvania, he worked with Student Services at Millersville State College in Lancaster, Pa. At the time of his death he was engaged in tax work for H&R Block Co. Mr. Freeman was a member of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York.

He is survived by his widow, Marolyn, 11215 Oakleaf Dr., Apt. 708, Silver Spring, MD 20903; son John, a law student; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Brann of Stillwater, Okla., Mrs. M. C Snider of Gainesville, Fla., and Mrs. McClellan Fellows of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a number of nieces and nephews.

R O B E R T M I D D L E T O N W A T E R S '45 Cdr. Robert Middleton Waters, USN (Ret.), died on 3 October 1972 in Jacksonvdle, Fla. Born in Haddon Heights, N.J., he graduated with the class of 1945 from the Naval Academy.

After a year in the USS VICKSBURG he completed flight training and joined VA-35. In December 1949 he returned to Pensacola as an instructor.

From February to July 1952 he was a student at the Combat Intelligence Officers School. He then spent two years as Air Control Officer in the USS ESSEX. In February 1954 he joined VS-38. Following three months as a swdent at the Aviation Safety Officers School, U. of Southern California, he went to NAS, Cecil Field for a three-year tour as Assistant Operations Officer.

Cdr. Waters was ASW Officer on the staff of COMFAIRMED from February 1959 to January 1962. The next month he joined VT-7 and served as Training Officer, XO and CO of that squadron. In September 1964 he was ordered as OinC, Naval Air Maintenance Training, East Coast, NAS, Norfolk. From April 1967 until his retirement on 1 April 1968 he was on the Joint Staff, C I N C NAVFOREUR.

Among his survivors is his widow, Alice, 8985 Normandy Blvd., L-301, Jacksonville, FL 32205.

A R T H U R L A N D I S , JR. '48 LCdr. Arthur Landis, Jr., USN (Ret.), died at his home in Clinton, Miss, on 27 October 1972.

Funeral services were held at the Baldwin Funeral Home in Jackson, Miss. Interment was in Lakewood Memorial Park there.

The New York native was a 1948 graduate of the Naval Academy. He served through WWII and the Korean War. During the latter part of his service, from 1956 to 1959, he was Coordination Officer for CINCPACFLT and COMNAVFOR

Philippines. He was Communications Officer for the Sixth Fleet during 1961 to 1963. From 1965 to 1968 he was Assistant U.S. Member, Allied Radio Frequency Agency.

After retirement in 1970 he was associated with Bourne-McGehee Realtors in Clinton.

Survivors include his widow, Jonita, 1503 Arlington St., Clinton, MS 39056; a son, Mark of Clinton; and three brothers.

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