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Volume 39, Number 4 Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

May, 1976

FEATURES Naval Academy Sailing

by RAdm. Robert W. McNitt USN (Ret.)

Treasurer and Director of Alumni J A M E S D . OLIVER, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

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Services

Director of Development R I C H A R D A. TEEL, '36 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

The U.S. Merchant Marine by the Hon. Robert J. Blackwell

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Rumsfeld's Warning

by RAdm. George H. Miller USN (Ret.)

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The Conference System—Past and Future Director of Publications ROY C. SMITH, III, "34 Captain, USNR (Retired)

by Capt. Albert T. Church, Jr. USN (Ret.)

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Night of the Midgets

by Cdr. H. Kriloff USN (Ret.) Assistant

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Editor

J A M E S J. M C D O N A L D

Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)

DEPARTMENTS Executive Secretary BARRIE D U R E E

Contributors' Biographies Sea Breezes

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Alumni Tour Dope Editorial Assistant ARNETT CUSTER

The Mail Boat All Hands

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Navy Sports

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Class News

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Chapter News

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Last Call

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Lucky Bag of Books

Capitol Hill

Classifieds

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A Few Inches From The Yard

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Opinions expressed in Shipmate are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its oflBcers or the editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited. Member, American Alumni Council

The Naval Academy's beautiful 58' ocean racer SYREN, formerly SIREN SONG, leading the race to the finish line. See the article on Naval Academy Sailing beginning on page I L

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Contributors' Biographies REAR ADMIRAL ROBERT W. McNITT USN (RET.) Bob McNitt '38 has had a long and distinguished career in education and training as well as commands at sea. A wartime submariner, he has since commanded units of destroyers, submarines and cruisers and served as C O . and Director of the ASW Tactical School at Norfolk. He is a graduate of the Industrial College and holds an MS degree from MIT. He had been Academic Aide to the Superintendent USNA, equivalent to Academic Dean, and Superintendent of the Postgraduate School prior to becoming Dean of Admissions at the Academy.

HONORABLE ROBERT J. BLACKWELL Mr. Blackwell has been Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs since 7 August 1972, a billet created by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to head the Maritime Administration. He bad previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary from passage of the Act and, before that, as Deputy Maritime Administrator since May of 1969. For his efforts in formulating and implementing the 1970 Act, especially for "gaining the support of the maritime industry and Administration officials" for the program, he was awarded the Department of Commerce Gold Medal, the Department's highest award. He is a native of Brooklyn, a graduate of Syracuse and the Harvard Law School, and a Navy veteran of WW II. REAR ADMraAL GEORGE H. MILLER USN (RET.) George Miller '33 served five years as Special Assistant to the Maritime Administrator (Assistant Secretary), working in liaison between the Commerce and Navy Departments to maximize the Merchant Marine's contribution to U.S. foreign policy and military readiness. Before that he was the first Director of Strategic Offensive and Defensive Systems in the Office of Naval Operations.

He has written and lectured extensively on military policy, seapower and maritime strategy and is one of our leading experts in those areas. Now retired, he continues as a consultant and writer.

CAPTAIN AL3ERT T. CHURCH, JR. USN (RET.) Al Church '38 served in battleships and destroyers before commanding USS HERNDON (DD-638) in 1944-46. Subsequent commands included the destroyer WARRINGTON, oiler HASSAYAMPA and cruiser SAINT PAUL. He was also blessed with eleven years in the Pentagon, serving variously in OpNav, the Joint Staff and as Senior Aide to UnderSecNav. Other duties include three years at the Naval War College (1946-49) and as ACoS PacFlt (1958-60).

Since retirement in 1968 he has been employed with the American Institute of Merchant Shipping in Washington.

COMMANDER HERBERT KRILOFF USN (RET.) Herb Kriloff '39 served mostly in destroyers with 3'/2 years in command. A graduate of the Naval War College and the Armed Forces Staff College, he specialized in ASW and Naval Control of Shipping. When WW II began he was in USS WILLIAM B . PRESTON (AVD-7) in the Philippines, migrating with other Asiatic Fleet remnants through the Dutch East Indies to Australia. After retirement he joined Sperry Rand, working in ASW research and ship concepts. Since 1970 he has lived on the island of Madeira with his wife, the gal mentioned in "Night of the Midgets."

PAUL R. SCHRATZ '39 Ph.D., Capt. USN (Ret.) and former Director of International Studies at U. of Missouri, Paul has completed service as senior staff officer of the joint White House/ Congressional Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy and has become a Guest Scholar oif the Brookings Institute.

His naval service included policy and planning roles, student and faculty member at the Naval and National War Colleges.

He was the first naval officer to be awarded a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

FREDERICK W. LARDNER '22 Fred Lardner '22 has been writing our legislative news since March of 1946, a longevity record not even approached by any other participant in or contributor to the magazine. After leaving the Naval Academy his career includes service as a newspaper reporter, business magazine writer, department store advertising manager, correspondent for newspapers, business and military magazines, and as a managing editor in Washington where he has lived and worked for many years.

THOMAS F. BATES A 1960 graduate of Notre Dame, Tom Bates became Director of Public and Sports Information at Gannon College in Erie, Pa., in 1961, and also was publicity assistant for the All-American Bowl Football game at Buffalo in 1962-63. In 1967 he was appointed Director of Sports Information at Lafayette College, where his publications won honors for editorial excellence and his peers rewarded him with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

JAMES G. STAVRIDIS Midshipman Jim Stavridis '76 is an English major, planning a Navy career in the nuclear power program after graduation. He is a first set four striper this year as Brigade Operations Officer and a nominee for a Rhodes Scholarship. He has been Editor of The Log, has won an N** in Squash and plays varsity Tennis in addition to maintaining an outstanding academic record. Jim hails from Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Paul R. Schratz '39

The Centennial Navy and the War of Ideas The Navy of the centennial year 1876 did not look so good. There was little science, little technology, little invention, little inauguration. As a consequence, few ideas emerged. A generation before, during the Civil War, two ships had been built that were twenty-five years ahead of their time. They had unequalled speeds and sea-keeping qualities. They had maneuverability and fire power. And they lasted exactly two years after the War, when one became a receiving ship and the other was sold to the merchant marine.

Two decades later, in 1886, Admiral of the Navy David Dixon Porter, hero of the Civil War and one of the most celebrated naval officers who ever lived, argued before Congress with all the eloquence he could muster to keep full sail on all warships of the United States. This was eighty years after Fulton's CLERMONT began regular service between Albany and New York, forty-five years after the first merchant crossing of the Atlantic under steam.

When the Navy began thinking about building new ships in that centennial era, they were puzzled about anything not built out of wood. An enterprising young officer was sent on temporary duty to the shipyards of Europe to buy plans of a warship useful for the U.S. Navy. Typically energetic, he did more than his share, producing not one but four plans for various parts of ships which he had scrounged from various shipyards. The resulting vessel was a composite of one British, two Italian and one Chilean warship. The ship sailed but not very well. After five years it didn't qualify even as a receiving ship.

Doctrine was dismal in that centennial era. There were still a lot of smoothbores on the ships—guns, that is, not wordy chief petty officers—and both had low power and little accuracy. Naval tactics of the era called for boarding and ramming, or, still citing Nelson's great and fundamental wisdom, "No officer can go very far wrong who lays his ship alongside an enemy." In strategy the highest thought was to protect the coastline. Presumably patrolling on station when war came, the enemy came to you; you laid your ship alongside and poured broadsides into her. Beyond that, nobody really May, 1976

quite knew what a Navy was supposed to do. But for the exceptional years of the Civil War, little had changed in the Navy since the War of 1812. New ideas were not needed and not absorbed by the system.

Yet new ideas were circulating in the Navy's bloodstream, mostly among the younger officers. One named Fiske produced a brand new range finder with a telescopic sight. His captain, the celebrated "Fighting Bob" Evans, took one look at it and threw it over the side. Who needs a gunnery range finder when ships are laid along side each other in battle?

Another bright officer recommended armor plate but was overruled by a judgment of his superiors that wooden ships are more effective. The all big gun battleship was recommended fifteen years before it was adopted, not here but by the British as the design for their new capital ships. A Lieutenant Sims developed new ideas in gunnery accuracy.

These, too, went the way of the rangefinder. To really establish the intellectual climate of the era, one must not overlook the role of the civilian leadership with respect to new ideas. A newly appointed Navy Secretary from Indiana on his first inspection tour aboard a ship, looked down a hatch and was heard to exclaim in surprise, "Why the damn thing's hollow!"

The period of stagnation in Navy thinking spanned almost twenty years, 1870-1890. It was broken not by the technology of ideas but by a new conception of the role of the Navy itself. It was Admiral Luce and Captain Mahan, one as instigator and one as doer, who produced a reasonably sophisticated book on seapower, on what a Navy is really supposed to do and how to go about it. Luce and Mahan, in effect, brought to an end a comfortable structure run largely on habit, faith and tradition, however noble and splendid that past may have been.

Another centennial is now with us. To what degree is the precedent of the 1870s relevant to the 1970s? Again we have severe problems in types, numbers and armaments of ships. Do we need guns, missiles, torpedoes, or all of the above? Big or little aircraft carriers, steam or nuclear propelled, for a long war or short war, and against whom?

The soldier in today's army performs a single mission of the man on the ground advancing or defending the national interest in a troubled world. The airman has a dual function of strategic air warfare plus tactical and logistic support for the deployed soldier. But there are seven navies—the attack carrier forces, the amphibs, the Polaris strategic offensive forces, the logistic support forces, the antisubmarine forces with land-based air, surface forces and attack nuclear subs, and escort of convoy—each of these "navies" struggles to do the best job it can under funding limitations more severe that at any time since the preWorld War II austerity isolation and depression. Tired old ships are living on memories of past glories. Once again we're looking for the genius of a Luce and Mahan to foretell what the Navy is all about. Technical and engineering genius abounds in many phases of the nuclear program, in weapons, aircraft and missiles with near human brains.

New techniques from inner to outer space daily shatter frontiers of human knowledge established only yesterday.

The doctrinal guidance in the use of unlimited military power to serve the ends of national policy, however, may be in a state equally as primitive as a century ago. Who is to step forward and set the guidelines of future war with the same intellectual genius which responded to the national need in that previous era?

Who is to suggest how to reshape a navy once again run by faith and habit? Without that conception of broader purpose, the present structure may disintegrate before a serious challenge from abroad, perhaps already rising on the seas.

Alumni to visit Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Lorelei still calls, even to modem cruise ships on the Rhine

Our highly successful 1976 travel program will conclude with a repeat visit to the Munich Oktoberfest, the most popular festival in Europe. Departing September 27 via Pan-Am charter flight from Baltimore-Washington, we'll spend five days in Munich, two days along the Rhine River, five days in Lucerne, and a day in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck.

We'll use top hotels in each city: the Arabella in Munich, the Park Hotel on the Rhine River, and the Schweizerhof in Lucerne. Continental breakfast is included each morning; dinner is included eight evenings. The Oktoberfest, with dinner, beer and Bavarian entertainment is featured in Munich, along with a liter of beer at the famous Hofbrauhaus.

Sightseeing in Munich is included, along with a full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria. Optional trips will be offered to Berlin, Garmisch-Oberammergau and Berchtesgaden.

En route from Munich to the Rhine, we'll drive along the famous "Romantic Road" and stop at medieval Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, completely encircled by battle-scarred walls and the best preserved medieval town in Germany. Cruising downstream from Rudesheim to Koblentz, we'll enjoy the

famous Rhine wine and see fairy tale castles around nearly every bend in the River.

Turning south, we'll transit the Black Forest with its pineclad hills, lakes, old sawmills and shingled farm houses— scenes out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Our Lucerne program includes a city tour and a full day excursion to Interlaken and Berne. Optional excursions will be offered to Mount Pilatus and Italian Switzerland. There will be ample time at leisure for browsing and shopping.

We'll visit the tiny principality of Liechtenstein en route to Innsbruck, Austria.

The cost of this trip is only $899, including all taxes. The single room supplement is $85.

Our Oktoberfest trip in 1974 was a sell-out and we could not accommodate everyone who wished to participate. If you are planning to join the festivities this year, we urge you to make prompt reservations. Further details may be obtained from Matterhorn Travel Service, 2450 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Telephone (301) 268-7822.

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The Mail Boat Has the Academy Gone to Hell?

Shipmate: After reading Lieutenant Commander Sima's views of the Naval Academy and Captain D. K. Forbes' long response in the January-February issue of Shipmate, it struck me that the Captain "doth protest too much." Such overkill raises some suspicion that maybe a tender nerve has been touched. It is my impression that LCdr. Sima's comments do not require point by point rebuttal.

Captain Forbes, I think, misses the point of the letter.

Many "old" and "not-so-old" grads are concerned about the qualities of today's young college students, including the USNA midshipman. This concern stems from an uneasiness that our society and its institutions (of which the Military is one) are being challenged by America's unbridled youth without due regard for the sobering objectives of these at-best, imperfect institutions and their proven past performances. I submit that this undisciplined attitude fostered by many in our society has had its impact on the Naval Academy and on the military behavior of the Fleet.

Most, I believe, will admit to the excellent record of the Naval Academy. It has developed intelligent and dedicated naval leaders who, in many instances, have also become outstanding national leaders. This quality must be sustained if we are to maintain a strong national military posture. It is with this historical perspective that we are imeasy over the slow erosion of traditions within the colleges and the conduct behavior of many of today's college product.

LCdr. Sima's concern over Captain Forbe's categorical endorsement of yoimg Stavridis' conclusion that "qualities that have produced capable officer grads are still very much in attendance" is justified.

It is premature for such statements, for who is to say that those not in attendance are just as, if not more, important? Only history can record the results. I have been around long enough to have observed that changes implemented by college administrations often have not brought about the intended results and subsequently have had to be rescinded.

It would have been far more effective for the Captain, in his sensitive capacity, to have expressed at least some concern that changes both in academic and miliMay, 1976

tary indoctrination do present some unseen risks and uncertainties, but that the Academy is attempting to institute meaningful change, and is continually reassessing these changes with the objective of producing a better officer and citizen.

Lest you misunderstand, I make no implication that the Naval Academy haphazardly administers its curriculum. It conscientiously devotes its resources in attempting to improve its produce. But it is unfortunate that Captain Forbes, speaking as the Commandant of Midshipmen, should so strongly (in his last paragraph) agree with the young midshipman and state with some evidence of emotion: "I am in a position to judge."

He should be reminded that others equally qualified in comparable positions strongly disagree—a disagreement which should be cause for serious reffection.

V. P. Finos '46 Shipmate: I have read with amusement the fear that recent changes in the Academy are destroying the Navy, producing degenerate officers, and undermining the very foundation of our country.

I was told that the "traditional restrictions" imposed on Midshipmen were to "build character." They do not. To say that not riding in cars, and the wearing of stiff collars serve to produce a more qualified Naval Officer is the equivalent of saying that forcing a man to attend chapel will make him moral.

My fondest memories of the Academy are of close friendships with outstanding men. My worst memories are of blindly obeying a moron (solely because he was an upperclassman), who could not begin to give a rational answer to the reason for any rule.

My thanks to Capt. Forbes for his intelligent reply to LCdr. Sima. I hope the U.S. Naval Academy will stay a rigorous, proud institution that can merit the title "Academy." I also hope the Naval Academy will graduate men. who are able to think and act as responsible individuals, rather than men with myopic mentalities, who are proud that they put up with four years of nonsense.

Dr. Kevin Fitzwater '70 Shipmate: Having served recently as a Company Officer at the Naval Academy for three and a half years. I have heard the comments made in LCdr. Sima's

letter, "Has the Academy Gone to Hell?"

(January-February issue), echoed by many alumni. The feeling seems to persist that any changes made to the traditional concepts of a midshipman's training are "to the detriment of the Academy and its graduates." On the contrary, the changes that have taken place during the past few years have insured that recent graduates, while being trained and educated in an atmosphere reflective of today's society, are completely capable of meeting the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Although traditions continue to be observed, they no longer serve as the sole basis for determining Academy policy. For the Academy to refuse to adapt to a constantly changing Navy and Marine Corps and an equally changing society would be as disastrous as using wooden ships for our main line of defense. I shudder to think of the kind of officer the Academy would turn out today using the same methods as it did in the 1950s and 1960s.

Has the Academy gone to hell? No, far from it. I feel that I am in a position to assure LCdr. Sima and other alumni that "the qualities that have produced capable oflficer grads are still very much in attendance." Today's graduate is better trained, better educated, more mature and far more ready, willing and able to contribute to the needs of the Fleet than he '.'.'as ten years ago.

A. J. Garcia '64 Major USMC Shipmate: It is quite a nostalgic feeling, that "the place ain't as good as it was when I was there." Personally, I do not agree with this sentiment unless the fact is that a goodly lump of tax-payer's money is now used to teach etiquette to Naval Officers. In '17 we missed this special training regardless of how much we needed it, or of how much or how little ciirrent officers need it.

What pleases me is the change to the introduction of liberal arts in the Academy curriculum. I'd have given much for this—taking the place of so much wasted time. I've since had doses of the arts in two colleges and universities and strongly feel that they are good for midshipmen— maybe even for the oncoming female midshipmen.

C. O. Ward '17 Capt. USN (Ret.)

In similar correspondence to the Coast Guard Alumni Bulletin, a former Superintendent cited a very appropriate quotation from the 1961 Cadet Regulations; "As Cadets advance through the various classes, they are given more responsibility and authority . . . Concurrently, a higher sense of duty and an increasing approach to an officerlike attitude and performance are expected." Which is still true!

Peer Ranking—A Dissenting View Shipmate: The December issue of Shipmate carried questions and answers from the 1975 Homecoming Alumni Assembly.

Among them was a question on peer ranking. To my knowledge, this is the first time Shipmate has acknowledged peer ranking as existing at the Academy.

Other than midshipmen and recent graduates, I have found no graduates who have ever heard of the practice. I personally recall that such a proposal was made to our class (1946) in our first class year and we literally laughed it down. Now it is a way of life at the Academy. I feel it is an unfortimate way of life.

The answer to the question I presented stated that peer ranking was used in the '30's, dropped, picked up after the war, not used in the '50's, and then picked up again in the '60's. A friend of mine who graduated with the class of '37 never heard of the system and a classmate (RAdm. Chuck Grojean) told me of his part in setting up a rudimentary form of it in 1953. Perhaps this isn't very important except to show that its history is vague. The answerer did not reply to the part of the question as to exactly how it is used at present, so this is my understanding from discussions with midshipmen and officers: three times a year each midshipman is required to rank his juniors by class in his company and all his company classmates as well and to submit his ranking sheets to his company officer. These rankings can result in a midshipman being placed on aptitude probation and subsequently dropped from the Academy.

The rater is required to explain his selections of the top and bottom few of each class he rates. The ratee does not have the opportunity to learn who ranks him where other than what the company officer chooses to tell him in any interview or review.

Being evaluated by seniors is a wellestablished and necessary practice in the military; all expect and accept it. Peer ranking is not, and I was surprised to find only recently that it exists at USNA. Investigation has shown that it has existed in different forms at West Point since before World War II. It is presently being used at USMA, USAFA and USNA—I think in similar ways, although it is difficult to find someone knowledgeable who is willing to discuss it in detail. To

the best of my knowledge, it is not used in regular services anywhere except at the Academies and in some other officer training programs.

I have no doubt that such a system can assist a company officer in his duties. If the company officer could know the thoughts of his midshipmen, he would be further assisted. To one who went through the Academy without peer ranking, which produced close associations and camaraderie among classmates, especially those in his own company and more especially his roommates, peer ranking is at best obnoxious. Requiring a midshipman to rank his roommate is akin to requiring husbands to testify against wives and vice versa. The whole atmosphere created by such a system must make the Academy a very different place today from what I remember. I am proud of my associations past and present (as a Blue and Gold officer) with the Academy, but I am far from proud of the Academy's use of this system. I feel that the system is of very questionable morality, and legality as well, and that the Academy, the Navy and our country are not well served by such a system.

The Naval Academy is established to train future officers, but it is using a technique not used in the oflficer corps. Midshipmen I have talked to about peer ranking refer to the practice as "Mickey Mouse." I couldn't agree more. Can you imagine a 17-year old plebe objectively ranking his company classmates? It's required. If the system is so good, shouldn't all the company officers rank each other for the benefit of the Battalion Officers and the Commandant? They would surely learn much of value and make the officers better qualified to serve as Company officers and the Academy a better place. Or would it? Are the officers mature enough to handle it? Are the midshipmen?

Peer ranking is often based on personality and popularity. History is full of unpopular and/or non-personable officers who were outstanding leaders who got the job done. It is sometimes impossible to please peers and superiors simultaneously.

I'm sure you can think of some who have contributed much to our Navy and our country who would not have survived this present system. How many have already been lost? To me, these are sufficient reasons to drop peer ranking again and leave it dropped. What do you think?

P. A. Haring '46 Lt. USN (Ret.) Because Lt. Haring's views'are based on his "understanding from discussions with midshipmen and officers," Shipmate asked the Commandant of Midshipmen to outline just how the peer evaluation system is operated, which he has done in the

following statement. Given fact and opinion, readers can draw their own conclusions.

In reply to Lieutenant Haring's letter, it should be pointed out that Lieutenant Commander Grieve's original reply to his inquiry, which was printed in the December issue of Shipmate, reflects the institutional memory of peer evaluation systems used at USNA since the '30s.

The aptitude system used at the Naval Academy over the past seven years is too complex to treat in its entirety here.

Suffice to say that seniors report on juniors, professors report on midshipmen in their classes, coaches may report on their squad members, and peers report on peers. In sum, all facets of midsliipman performance are reflected in one way or another through the aptitude system.

With regard to peer evaluations, the aptitude system requires each midshipman to ladder rank his in-Company classmates once each semester. Each midshipman is rquired to write an aptitude evaluation on those midshipmen in the upper and lower 10% of his ladder ranking.

A composite ranking with mathematic multiples is provided to the Company Officer and is made a part of each midshipman's performance record. The peer evaluations are read to each individual by his Company Officer or squad leader.

These evaluations are intended to provide direct feedback to assist midshipmen in understanding how they are perceived by their peers.The evaluation can provide a meaningful input for counseling and at times disclose, in a particular midshipman, less than a positive attitude toward the naval service.

The degree that peer evolutions and peer rankings affect a midshipman's aptitude grade is determined by the Company Officer only after evaluating other sources of aptitude inputs and other indices of performance. In the final analysis, the effect of peer inputs depends to a large extent on how well those inputs track with other inputs and performance indices.

A midshipman would not be placed on probation purely based on peer aptitude.

There is no probation quota or automatic assignment to probation based upon peer ranking. If a midshipman is placed on probation, it is because his Company Ofliicer or one of the Aptitude Boards believes, after evaluating all the available information, that his aptitude for the service is questionable. A midshipman can be separated from the Naval Academy for inaptitude, but only by unanimous vote of the Academic Board.

The peer evaluation system is reviewed frequently and, should it become unproductive or detrimental to the mission of the Naval Academy, it will be discontinued.

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The Bermuda Triangle Shipmate: T I K article, "The Great Mystery," by RAdm. van Deurs in the January-February issue of Shipmate was of special interest in view of the recently published theories and speculations about the Bermuda Triangle. The conclusion he drew seems completely logical as to how the ships were lost.

Attached is an article from our local newspaper of last November in which Capt. H. F. McCue USN (Ret.) describes the mysterious loss of five Navy TBM torpedo planes in the so-called Bermuda Triangle in 1945. There may be some way you can use the information from his story. The loss of the five TBMs is well known, but I doubt that very many Navy people have heard or read Captain McCue's account of the non-mystery.

R. N. Noigaard '28 The gist of that article is that (then) Lt. McCue. a flight instructor at NAS Fort Lauderdale, had taken a flight of students out an hour before and on the same route as the ill-fated flight of TBMs, May, 1976

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with very high winds blowing from the west. Because of the headwinds on the return leg it took the flight twice as long to reach the Florida coast as under normal conditions. As they were landing, they heard the following flight leader report that he was over the Florida Keys and ask for a heading to Lauderdale. Another instructor, in the air at the time, recommended a heading of about 045° T. Captain McCue is sure thai, under the same headwind conditions he had experienced, the following flight was over the Bimini group instead of the Keys— and any easterly heading simply took it farther and farther out to sea, where the flight became hopelessly lost. High seas and darkness apparently prevented any of the planes from ditching successfully, for no trace of survivors or debris was ever found.

As another nail in the coffin of a legend. Shipmate adds that far more ships and aircraft have disappeared without trace in other areas of the ocean than have been credited to the Bermuda Triangle.

Here's a Challenge Shipmate: Who was the last person to retire from active duty who shoveled coal in a battleship?

The last midshipmen's cruise in coalburning battleships was in the summer of 1926. This was '29's Youngster Cruise.

Who was the last of them to retire? Myself, the last day of December 1968.

Did anyone on board from '27 or '28 retire later? I don't think so. Did any of the officers or enlisted men on board retire later? Again. I don't think so. But the winner of this dubious distinction need not have been on that cruise, he could have been aboard some other battleship at some other time. The criteria are: a. Shoveled coal in a battieship, and b. Retired later than 31 December 1968 (original retirement only, we don't count those who were later recalled to active duty).

Are there any challengers for the honor (?) of being the last person on active duty to have shoveled coal in a battieship?

If not. I claim the prize—whatever it is.

Roy S. Benson '29

All Hands Local Trustees for 1976-77

The Alumni Association By-Laws provide that the twelve local chapters having the greatest number of members of the national association may each elect a Trustee to serve for the current year on the Board of Trustees. Based on membership reports from the chapters, one 1976-77 Trustee billet is allocated to each of the following chapters (number of national members in parentheses): Washington DC (666), Philadelphia (432), New York (335), Peninsula (California) (263), San Diego/Coronado (229), Los Angeles (219), Annapolis (205), Southeast Florida (Miami) (199), Boston (174), Connecticut (174), Tidewater (Norfolk/Virginia Beach) (173) and Texas Gulf Coast (Houston) (168). Congratulations to these twelve chapters and welcome to their elected Trustees at the Spring meeting.

Five other chapters also reported national membership above 100. They are San Francisco (146), Seattle (131), Honolulu (126), North Texas (124) and Atlanta (103). A year ago only thirteen chapters reported national memberships above 100.

Chapter reports of national membership indicate a growth of nearly 13% above a year ago and the first six issues of Shipmate in this year have carried 12% more chapter news than in the same period last year. These are both indicators of general good health and increased activity in our chapter organizations.

A New Medal of Honor Winner

On 4 March, in ceremonies at the White House, President Ford presented the Medal of Honor to RAdm. James B. Stockdale USN '47 for gallantry above and beyond the call of duty while the senior naval POW in Hanoi. The citation reads as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 4 September 1969 while senior naval officer in the Prisoner of War camps of North Vietnam. Recognized by his captors as the leader in the Prisoners'

RAdm. James B. Stockdale USN of War resistance to interrogation and in their refusal to participate in propaganda exploitation. Rear Admiral (then Captain) Stockdale was singled out for interrogation and attendant torture after he was detected in a covert communications attempt. Sensing the start of another purge, and aware that his earlier efforts at selfdisfiguration to dissuade his captors from exploiting him for propaganda purposes had resulted in cruel and agonizing punishment. Rear Admiral Stockdale resolved to make himself a symbol of resistance regardless of personal sacrifice. He deliberately inflicted a near-mortal wound to his person in order to convince his captors of his willingness to give up his life rather than capitulate. He was subsequently discovered and revived by the North Vietnamese who, convinced of his indomitable spirit, abated in their employment of excessive harassment and torture toward all of the Prisoners of War. By his heroic action, at great peril to himself, he earned the everlasting gratitude of his fellow prisoners and of his country. Rear Admiral Stockdale's valiant leadership and extraordinary courage in a hostile environment sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Well done, Jim Stockdale!

To comply with your request places me in the most difficult of situations. The girls in Naval Reactors are all uniformly beautiful. To choose from among them would be tantamount to choosing the most chaste from a bevy of virgins.

You may remember that the three goddesses—Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite— chose Paris to be judge in their dispute over the Apple of Discord, inscribed "for the fairest." Athena offered him victory in war, Hera royal power, and Aphrodite the most beautiful woman in the world.

Paris gave Aphrodite the award. He then traveled to Sparta where he met and eloped with Helen of Troy. This caused the Trojan War and the many misfortunes that ensued.

Although I deeply appreciate the opportunity you have offered me, I do not desire to create the dissension within Naval Reactors that would inevitably follow. Therefore, I am submitting no nominations.

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."

Bicentennial YP Cruise

Long restricted to shiphandling, navigational and tactical training on the waters of the Severn and the Chesapeake Bay, twelve of the Academy's YP's will make an extended cruise to New York and up the Hudson River as part of the national bicentennial celebration.

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The 12 boat squadron, each carrying 15 second classmen and two officer instructors, will leave the Academy on 23 June and arrive in New York on the 25th for two days of liberty and ship visiting.

They will then head up the Hudson to spend the 27th at West Point. On departure from West Point the next day the squadron will divide into four units of three boats each for unit visits to Albany, Athens. Hudson and Kingston. On the 29th they will get underway again for visits to Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Newburgh and Peekskill. The squadron will reassemble at the Brooklyn Naval Station on 30 June for refueling and supply for the return trip to Annapolis.

Blue and Gold Officers throughout the New York and Hudson River Valley areas have been alerted to this cruise so that potential candidates may observe this facet of Naval Academy training and have the opportunity to talk to the midshipmen and faculty members involved.

Second Class Summer ain't what it used to be—and a good thing, too!

The Admiral Nimitz Center

A Garden of Peace, a gift of the people of Japan to the people of the United States, is being built on the grounds of the .Admiral Nimitz Center in Fredericksburg. Texas, the Admiral's home town. It will be dedicated on 8 May to all those who fell in the Pacific War. Seven Japanese craftsmen, including one of the leading designers of gardens, have been working since mid-February on the construction and installation, including a replica of the small study that belonged to the great Japanese Admiral Togo, of whom Admiral Nimitz called himself a disciple. Considering how much Admiral Nimitz did to help restore the Togo Shrine and his old Tsushima flagship, MiKASA, after WW II, it is indeed appropriate that this memorial garden should be located on the grounds of the Admiral Nimitz Center.

Doc" Snyder at 98

The Annapolis Evening Capitol recently ran a story on our beloved "Doc" Snyder who, at the age of 98, built a cabinet for a couple who had lost all their household belongings in a fire. Building what "Doc" calls "nests of drawers" for donation to worthy causes, or occasional sale, has become his primary' occupation these days and, as he says, "keeps me going."

"Doc," one of only two men for whom the midshipmen created a personal cheer, still lives at 24 Jefferson Place (Annapolis MD 21401) in the house he built himself in 1916. He cooks his own meals and, with his dog. Boots, operates pretty much on his own between house and workshop in the garage. Happily, his step-daughter and her daughter live nearby and visit him daily to help with the household chores. "Doc" does have the usual elderly problems of hearing and eyesight, and he needs a cane to get around, but his clear memory and cheerful attitude belie his age.

He would be delighted to hear from old friends.

In a quiet corner near the rotunda of Bancroft Hall, a place of solitude has been constructed for midshipmen of the Jewish faith. The Prayer Chapel, softly lit, is designed to provide a place of meditation, a momentary respite from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, comparable to existing faciliites for Catholics and Protestants. Maryland's Governor Mandel joined some 300 other persons from the Academy and the community at dedication services in February', when the Chapel was formally presented by the Superintendent and accepted by RAdm. Bertram W. Kom (CHC) USNR-R.

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Another Faculty Book Credit

Associate Professor Nathan O. Niles of the Mathematics Department recently published his new textbook. Plane Trigonometry, the fifth he has written and published on mathematical subjects. He also has the distinction of being the first civilian faculty member appointed to the Board of Control of the Naval Academy Athletic Association, in August of 1974.

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Six Naval OflBcers have been selected as CNO Scholars, including two USNA alumni: LCdr. Richard W. Mies '67 and Lt.(jg) Joseph A. Benkert '73.

The CNO Scholar Program is designed to give advance education to those officers whose performance is particularly outstanding. The six will have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies, in specialties the Navy needs, for up to two years either at the Postgraduate School at Monterey or at a civilian university.

CNO Fellows Program Dropped

This program was begun in 1972 to give a superior young oflBcer a chance to participate in policy formulation and decision making on the staff of the CNO. It has just been deleted as a part of the general force reductions going on within the Navy. It was stated that the Navy still considers the program to be valuable, but that other programs have higher priorities. There are no plans to resume the CNO Fellowships in the future.

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IFTHEY BREAK UP THE OIL COMPANIES. Y O t r i l RAY THROUGH THE HOSE. There are people who want to dismember America's integrated oil companies—those companies that do the whole job from exploration through marketing.

Today, more than 50 integrated oil companies compete for your business. Hundreds of firms compete in various phases of the industry—exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing.

What would happen if the oil companies were taken apart?

Ironically, prices would go up, not down. A socalled breakup would destroy the efficient integrated system and create a

need for a new layer of costly and unnecessary "middlemen." Additionally, the chaos created by such a breakup would make it tougher for the industry to attract the capital it needs.

Millions of Americans in oil and oil-related industries could lose their job security. Technical advances would be slowed down. Money needed to search for new supplies

would dry up.

The result? Less domestic oil would he available, increasing our dependence on foreign oil. America could be weakened.

You, the consumer, would be less certain of getting the oil—the automotive gasoline and homeheating fuel and other products you need—when you need it, while paying more for what you get.

Before it's decided to take apart the oil companies—let's find out just who would benefit. We firmly believe it wouldn't be you.

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Naval Academy Sailing A Bold New Program Rear Admiral Robert W. McNitt USN (Ret.)

Alimmi who have recently visited the magnificent Robert Crown Sailing Center have been amazed and delighted at the bold and exciting new sailing program which is rapidly taking shape at the Naval Academy. Standing on the cedar deck of the Sailing Center, which houses the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame, visitors will see some 95 sailboats in Santee Basin or on the Bay sailing with midshipmen skippers and crews. They might meet Mr. Graham Hall, one of the great sailors of this country, who is the Academy's first professional Sailing Director. They would learn that sailing now has the largest varsity sport team at the Academy since it was expanded last fall from 66 to 154 men to include the intercollegiate sailing crews of the Class A Ocean Racers and the matched Luders 44 foot yawls as well as those saiUng the Shields 30 foot sloops, the "420" dinghies and the newly acquired Lasers. The team now competes nearly 12 months a year in a myriad of Intercollegiate and Corinthian Yachting events on lakes, rivers, bays and oceans around the country.

Behind this impressive scene lies some very effective and imaginative planning, generous donations of nearly two milhon dollars in money and boats (including the gift of the Sailing Center by the Henry Crown family of Chicago), and the driving leadership of Captain Alexander G. B. Grosvenor, USN, Commander of the Naval Station and Commodore of the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron since March 1975.

The boats, of course, are the heart of the operation, and the lovely lines and tall May, 1976

rigs of the four big ocean racers moored in the shadow of the Sailing Center are the first to catch the eye.

Several of these are top contenders in their classes and can win against first rate competition anywhere when properly handled. SYREN, a 58 foot Sparkman and Stephens racing machine formerly named SIREN 5ONG, was presented to the Acad-

emy last summer by Mr. Joseph Wright, Commodore of the Chicago Yacht Club.

FAIR AMERICAN, formerly the premier one tonner AMERICA JANE II, was given to the Academy this past fall by Mr. George Tooby of CaUfornia. RANGER, a 40 foot custom sloop designed and built

by C & C in Canada as MERRYTHOUGHT, was presented to the Academy in April 1975 by Mr. John W. King. INSURGENTE, a PJ 48, became available to the Naval Academy in January 1975 when she was confiscated from her former owners for smuggling hashish, and was briefly known around the waterfront as POT LUCK until a more historically appropriate name was found. All the Class A boats now are named after historic U.S. Naval fighting sailing vessels.

The Naval Academy has long been the beneficiary of gifts of this sort. The cutter yacht MEDUSA, for example was given in 1895 by Mrs. Mary E. Ludlow as a memorial to her son, Midshipman Robert Center, who fell from a topmast while trying to "spike his cap" at the truck during a midshipmen cruise. As the ROBERT CENTER, she was sailed by midshipmen for many years for pleasure and sail training.

The incomparable 72 foot ketch

was given to the Academy by Vadim Makaroff in 1937. She was first of a succession of modern ocean racers to be given to the Academy. The cutter HIGHLAND LIGHT, which held the Newport-Bermuda race record from 1932 to 1956, was presented a year later by Mr. Dudley Wolfe along with a sustaining maintenance fund of $100,000. The annual income from this fund, along with the proceeds from the sale or charter of boats subsequently donated to the Academy has been the main source of money to support the ocean racing program and to maintain these boats. Appropriated government funds are used for the basic maintenance of all the boats except the Class A ocean racers, while traveling expenses for intercollegiate dinghy races are provided by the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

In 1973, when it became apparent that the Dudley Wolfe fund was becoming inadequate to fully support the Academy's sailing program, the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation was formed by the members of the Fales Committee, a group of distinguished yachtsmen who have provided advice on sailing to the Naval Academy since 1938. The foundation is incorporated in Maryland and operates exclusively for charitable purposes "to facilitate donations, to provide a source of revenue and to acquire and hold personal property for the benefit of the sailing program of the Naval Academy . . . its purpose is to aid, encourage and support the United States Naval Academy to enhance the education of midshipmen."

The foundation has thus far received VAMARIE

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Dinghy sailors oflE the Crown Sailing Center

Plebe summer sail training still carries on Work, pleasure and training underway

seven yachts, four of which are being sailed and raced by midshipmen with the others under charter or sold to generate income. The Naval Academy Saihng Foundation can accept donations of any type, with contributions deductible from the donor's income tax. Without money from donations, the saihng program would consist only of local sail training and racing, and a small intercollegiate dinghy team. Utilizing donated funds, the Naval Academy built the magnificent Robert Crown Sailing Center, pays the salaries of the Director of Sailing and three part time coaches, maintains the Class A ocean racers, covers the cost of a large ocean racing program each summer and, most recently, purchased 12 Lasers to provide single handed sail training for the midshipmen.

There is no better boat known and remembered by alumni than the 44 foot Luders yawl. Twelve of these fine wooden hulled boats were cruised and raced every spring, summer and fall between 1944 and 1963. Twelve fiberglass boats built to the same lines but with improved accommodations and engines replaced the wooden boats in 1963 and 1964. A major overhaul program to extend the life of these fine boats is underway now, and will be completed in June. Each boat is being stripped bare and reworked to Bristol fashion, two at a time, at a cost of about $9,000 per boat

by Naval Station personnel, midshipmen and volunteer Sailing Squadron members.

In season, the yawls are now moored in Santee Basin for easier access by midshipmen.

The five Shields donated by Mr. Cornelius Shields several years ago, have also been completely overhauled at the Naval Station "boatyard" and equipped with new sails made in the Station's newly resurrected Sail Loft.

The 420's have been completely revamped and now operate at a negligible breakdown rate. The varsity dinghy team, unranked nationally at the beginning of the fall '75 season moved up to fourteenth under Graham Hall's tutelage. The Plebe team is spectacular and won everything in sight.

The 30 knockabouts, (24-foot Rainbow keel sloops modified for Naval Academy sail training) are in constant use. Twelve were even left in the water during the winter for frostbite racing among the icecakes. Four have been fitted with spinnakers and genoas for racing among the local Rainbow fleets and six more are undergoing conversion so that midshipmen and sailing squadron members can Shipmate

13 compete evenly in the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association events in this class.

The newest addition is the Laser fleet.

Twelve of these fast and lively little boats were bought at the end of 1975 for varsity intercollegiate competition to train midshipmen in a single handed craft and to permit this class of competition during home events. With midshipmen in wet suits, the Lasers have been hard at it all winter.

With the shift of the yawls to the Academy side the sailing operations are entirely conducted from Santee Basin to maximize on-the-water training time, improve safety and security, and enhance coaching and supervision. On any spring or fall day some 97 sail boats could be used involving over 300 midshipmen.

All is not a bed of roses, though. Modern maintenance and mooring facilities are needed. The inefficient piling system in Santee Basin which has been used for mooring the knockabouts since 1930 must be improved. Generations of midshipmen have torn out chain plates, ripped sails, stripped off deck edge moulding and even taken out masts on these unyielding pilings. Seamanship lessons learned the hard way by "bump and go" simply can no longer be afforded.

Captain Grosvenor has secured approval to install floating finger piers to moor the knockabouts and yawls in Santee Basin and to enclose the existing Cutter shed to serve as a maintenance, storage and check-out facility. Electric power and water service will be provided along the Basin's west seawall, an electric hoist is being installed near the Sailing Center and new floats have been built for dinghy and Laser operations. A modest Midshipmen Recreational Sailing Facility in the form of floats to store privately owned Lasers and Force Fives will be installed by spring.

The annual overhaul and major repairs needed to maintain the 145 odd power and sail craft used for midsfiipmen training requires a good sized shipyard operation. To counter spiraling costs of commerical boat yards, the Naval Station Small Craft Facility has assumed responsibility for all small boat maintenance including major overhauls of the 85 foot Yard Patrol Craft (YP). A good marine railway, berthing for 100 boats, a huge floating crane, a fine sail loft and numerous machine and repair shops are among existing facilities. The Small Craft Facility has recently been strengthened by hiring talented civilian professionals: a former May, 1976

Down to the sea in an ocean racer

commercial boatyard manager as Repair Officer, a talented sailmaker, an experienced boatkeeper, a shipwright, marine electrician, painter and rigger. Large savings are being realized by using these skilled professionals to teach our Navy men the art of small boat maintenance.

All of this effort would be of limited value, however, without a proper coaching staff to administer the vast range of the sailing program. Captain Grosvenor was an accomplished racing skipper before entering the Academy and, beside saiUng on the varsity sailing team, was the first midshipman skipper of the yacht ROYONO. He has continued this devotion to the sport over the years and has participated at all levels of competitive sailing. Recognizing the dire and long standing need for a full time professional to administer the Sailing Program, he established a new position and invited Graham Hall to come to the Naval Academy in August 1975 to become the first Director of Sailing. Graham is superbly qualified for this job, with experience at every level of competitive sailing. He won the North American Men's championship in the 1969 Mallory Cup Competition and took first place in the 1971 Fireball and 470 National Championships. He was tactician aboard the 1975 America's Cup contenders VALIANT and MARINER and was skipper of MARINER in her final trial race. He was the Sailing Director at the State University of New York Maritime College for six years.

Graham, with a part time professional coaching staff, a few outstanding officers like Lt. Tom O'Brien, and with the enthusiastic volunteer help of members of the Naval Academy Sailing sqaudron (NASS) as well as several local yachtsmen, has revitalized the sailing program. With full varsity status for the yawls and Class A racers as well as the Shields and dinghy sailors, and with a capable Laser team building, every weekend sees a frenzy of activity in and around the Sailing Center almost 12 months of the year.

Captain Grosvenor's view is that racing, inshore as well as offshore, is the ultimate expression and test of seamanship and competence in sailing. The focus, therefore, has been in developing top notch racing teams from single handed Lasers to the huge crews on the ocean racers and shifting as much responsibility to the midshipmen as is feasible. All Naval AcademyYachts have midshipmen skippers and they are so listed on all race entries.

On all offshore races, each boat has at least one coach aboard who is a fully qualified ocean racing skipper in his own right.

Two years ago, the Naval Academy chartered a single yacht to enter the Bermuda Race and sailed with eight midshipmen and ensigns aboard. This summer, ten USNA boats with 110 midshipmen and newly commissioned ensigns will be cruising and racing in the ocean under sail. RANGER, FAIR AMERICAN, SYREN, and INSURGENTE will all partici-

14 from being dependent on all of these while sailing gives an officer a unique advantage in learning to handle navy ships whether they be submarines, carriers, or small patrol craft. One should not neglect the similarity between airplanes and sailboats as both depend upon lift generated by an air foil and both demand a high degree of sensitivity or feel by the man on the stick or tiller.

Experience in command can be obtained only by actually being in command.

The midshipman who is responsible for a Naval Academy boat gains first-hand experience in the art of selecting, training, motivating and directing a crew; in planning and executing a maintenance program; in assuming responsibility for the safety of vessel and crew; in obtaining the best possible performance from himself, his boat and his crew under stress.

Yawls racing at close quarters; fine command training

pate in the Newport-Bermuda Race. The latter two will continue to New England for the Marblehead-Edgartown Ocean Race, Monhegan Island Race, and the New York Yacht Club Cruise off the Maine Coast in August. Six of the Luders yawls will cruise to Bermuda in early June, participate in the Tall Ships Race to Newport in company with sail training ships from all over the world, and join Operation Sail '76 in New York City on July 4th, proudly representing the Naval Academy during the Presidential Naval Review.

Great! you might say. Sailors will, of course, applaud this renewed vitality and share the high hopes of Commodore Grosvenor and his dedicated team. Those not close to sailing, however, might question whether it is worth while to direct such an extraordinary effort and to spend a significant amount of money on the sailing program. In fact, the mission of the Naval Academy is to prepare midshipmen mentally, morally and physically to become professional officers in the naval service. The four year program is designed to extend midshipmen to the limits of their abilities in each of these areas, to hold them accountable for their performance, and to provide opportunities to exercise leadership under stress in an environment which is as close to shipboard experience as possible.

The Academy's sailing program is is designed and administered to serve these objectives.

The mental involvement of a good racing skipper in any class of sail boat requires long and thorough study of the aerodynamics of sail design and trim, the hydrodynamics of hull design, the meteorological aspects of wind and weather, the racing rules and the tactics of racing. During a race, the successful skipper continuously applies an intense intellectual effort to a complex and shifting problem, thinking two or three moves ahead, while sailing his boat at top speed using highly developed personal skills.

Qualities such as keen alertness to changing conditions, getting the most out of crew and equipment, decisiveness in acting to take advantage of sudden opportunities, and a fierce determination to win are all characteristics desired in a combat commander at sea. Each can be fostered in a sound sailing program.

The physical demands of racing can equal those of nearly any sport, and in the case of ocean racing can require extraordinary endurance. The crew of an ocean racer must be conditioned to endure and to work under all conditions of weather, day and night, for many days running with little rest or relief. This experience realistically duplicates the environment officers can encounter at sea where top performance is demanded under continuing adverse circumstances.

Shiphandling is one of the satisfying and enjoyable aspects of the naval officer's profession. The instinctive understanding of currents, wind and wave which comes

One of the elements found in most successful naval officers is an almost romantic feeling about going to sea. It includes an endless curiosity and wonderment about anything associated with the oceans, and an excitement and love for ships and the environment in which they move. While some young people acquire this through growing up near the water, most midshipmen come to Annapolis knowing nothing of this world except from reading or films. Except for basic sail training plebe summer, most get no further than this as midshipmen because their summer cruises are generally in large ships in fair weather. Their lives are full of almost everything but that important ingredient for a seamanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a falling in love with the sea and all its works.

Like human attachments, this romance cannot be taught or forced. It comes quietly during a midwatch in the soft warm moonlight of the Gulf Stream, in the crashing roar of a sudden squall, and in the dawn of a new day at sea. It comes most easily and naturally under sail.

There is a beauty and a grace in the silent passage of a ship under sail that stirs affection.

Our feeling, then, is like most seafaring nations, we should increase the opportunity for sail training as part of the Naval Academy's professional development program; we should continue to encourage competitive sailing as an incentive for continued voluntary participation beyond the minimum program required of all midshipmen in plebe summer; and we should seek in every way possible to show midshipmen the excitement, mystery and adventure which awaits them at sea as officers in the United States Navy. ^ Shipmate

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During the Revolution, the Continental Navy's scant 34 ships and 5,000 men kept Washington's troops supplied with powder, arms and food, and challenged the British men-of-war to impressive sea battles.

It's true!

While General Washington was the leader of the Continental Army, he also became the driving force behind the Continental Navy.

It was General Washington who first forced a reluctant Congress to realize the importance of a strong defense at sea. And it was General Washington who established a "Naval Committee" to oversee the Navy's administration and operation.

Geoi^e Washington Was a Navy Man.

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Today Healthier, More Prosperous and More Productive Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs

The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, enacted by Congress to revitalize the U.S. shipping and shipbuilding industries, reasserts the importance that our Founding Fathers attached to a strong American Merchant Marine. In one of his first messages to Congress George Washington urged its members to encourage the development of a strong shipping and shipbuilding capability.

In 1789, the year Washington became the nation's first president, American ships registered for foreign commerce totaled 123,893 tons. After the Congress passed several acts to promote U.S. shipping, that figure more than doubled (during the next 12 months), to about 346,000 tons. Today, the active U.S. oceangoing fleet comprises more than 12 million deadweight tons (dwt).

The technological progress that has characterized mankind's activities during the past 200 years is especially evident in the maritime field. Perhaps the most revolutionary changes have occurred during the last two decades, with the advent of liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers, very large crude carriers (VLCCs), and specialized general cargohandling systems known as intermodal ships.

Cold Gas, Warm City Illustrative of the sophistication and immense size of modern merchant vessels are the 16 LNG ships currently on order in four American shipyards. Those huge vessels, longer than three football fields, will each be able, with 31-man crews, to transport in one trip enough natural gas (held at 260 degrees below zero) to heat the entire city of New York for one week in winter weather.

Containerships, some as long as the huge LNG ships, carry containers which have been sealed at the manufacturing or distribution site and transported by truck or rail from inland plants hundreds of miles from any port. Such ships can load and discharge and be out of port in one day. A conventional breakbulk cargo ship, using its winches and booms, may

need an entire week to complete its cargo operations.

Seabee and LASH ships, which carry barges and lighters, can service coastal ports lacking modern cargo-handling equipment. While the LASH or Seabee stands offshore, the vessel's huge cranes can discharge the barges into the water, whence they are moved by tugs to dockside for unloading.

Another intermodal ship type, the rollon/roll-off vanship, loads and discharges containers on wheeled chassis via ramps leading into the ship's holds. The vanships have become increasingly popular in the domestic non-contiguous trades, linking the lower 48 states with Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

With eight vanships, 23 barge-carrying vessels, and 117 containerships, the U.S. intermodal fleet is the largest in the world. These versatile, highly productive ships have revolutionized shipping during the last two decades and have provided American importers and exporters with fast, efficient ocean transportation.

Liner cargoes moving on U.S.-flag ships increased from 11.5 million tons in 1970 to 15.6 million tons in 1974. During that same period, the U.S.-flag liner vessels' carriage of U.S. foreign trade increased from 21 to nearly 30 percent.

The computer and the satellite have become useful tools of the merchant marine through MarAd research. Computerized systems monitor engine room machinery, maneuver vessels, help prevent groundings, and balance container loads aboard ships. Ship-to-shore communications via satellites have become a reality. Six U.S.-flag shipping companies operating on major ocean trade routes are participating in tests of MARISAT, a commercially available satellite communications system.

Bulky Problems Although the U.S. liner fleet maintained its competitive position in international trade, the bulk segment of the merchant marine experienced a serious decline during the 1960s. Government programs did not encourage the building of new tankers and other bulk carriers.

As a result, even though more than 90 percent of the nation's foreign commerce consisted of bulk cargoes such as grain, oil, coal, and other raw materials, fewer and fewer American ships were available to move those cargoes. By 1969, foreignflag vessels were carrying more than 95 percent of U.S. bulk exports and imports â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a potentially vulnerable situation for any industrialized nation.

The 1970 legislation amended the

Besides enabling shipowners to communicate instantly with their vessels around the world, MARISAT will be used to provide ships with current weather information, chart corrections, and routing changes.

A MarAd-developed computer-based management control system designed to improve the day-to-day operations of U.S.-flag ocean carriers has been designated the Shipping Operations Information System (SOIS). The agency and 15 U.S.-flag carriers are sharing the estimated $20 million cost of developing the computerized data processing system, which will improve the management of ships, equipment (particularly containers), and cargo. When SOIS is completed there will be some 30 different modules in

Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to provide the full range of government assistance to bulk operators. In addition, increased emphasis was placed on improving the productivity of American ships and shipyards, which in turn could reduce the maritime industry's dependence on subsidies.

To develop the new technology needed to accomplish those objectives, the Maritime Administration immediately raised its R&D expenditures from about $3 million to $20 million annually for nonnuclear programs. During the past four years, MarAd-sponsored research has resulted in numerous innovations in communications and navigation equipment, shipbuilding machinery, ship design, and automated systems.

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"To the spread of our trade in peace and to the defense of our flag, a great and prosperous Merchant Marine is indispensable."

President Theodore Roosevelt to Congress, 7 December 1903

its complex computer network that will link ships at sea. U.S.-flag carrier offices, Government agencies, port operations, and other segments of the U.S. marine transportation industry. SOIS will reduce shoreside costs, simplify paperwork, expedite customs clearance, monitor container movements, distribute information on cargo movement, and provide ship availability and demand data on a worldwide basis.

Propulsion Alternates Numerous technical problems have been resolved which have facilitated the development of economical, integrated tug'barge cargo systems. In addition, a more economical gas turbine propulsion engine has been successfully developed and tested, along with compatible transmissions and contra-rotating shaft and propeller systems.

In view of the high cost of crude oil, MarAd is investigating the use of alternate fuels in marine engines. Last year a Great Lakes ore carrier made a successful roundtrip run between Cleveland, Ohio, and Marquette, Mich., using fuel oil derived from coal shale. The test was jointly sponsored by MarAd. the Navy, Coast Guard, and private industr\'. Other projects are examining the possibility of using lower grade diesel fuels in smaller inland waterway and coastal vessels.

Developments in the area of advanced ship systems since 1970 have included comprehensive nuclear merchant ship research. Early projects determined that nuclear propulsion systems have great potential for commercial shipping, especially for those vessels requiring high power levels. Further research focused on the development of standard designs, engineering, and testing requirements.

Safetv' analyses were undertaken for the Atomic Energy Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard, and critical component engineering studies were conducted.

A standardized nuclear propulsion system has nearly been completed: further studies are being made to determine building costs, to resolve regulatory issues, and May, 1976

13 December 1975. LNG-1 launched and moved to fitting out pier at the right, LNG-2 midbody and stem eased into building dock afterwards

to determine how the necessary financial liability protection may be provided for future builders and operators of nuclear merchant ships.

Many research activities in the area of ship operations are conducted at MarAd's National Maritime Research Center (NMRC) at Kings Point. N.Y. The center opened in June 1971 and has provided a specialized staff with the modem electronic equipment for analysis of shipping and port operations. A Maritime Coordination Center located at NMRC serves as a clearinghouse for data gathered by satellite-ship 'shore communications research projects.

The NMRC research capability will be further enhanced when CAORF (Computer-Aided Operations Research Facility) begins operations within the next few months. As the world's most advanced marine simulator. CAORF will be used to investigate vessel operational problems and evaluate new ship hardware. CAORF will also have the capability of providing advanced training for ship officers.

U.S. Shipbuflding Boom Shipbuilding progress under the 1970 Act has included the award of subsidized contracts for 58 new ships and 20 conversions with a total value of S3 billion.

In addition, contracts have been placed for 68 unsubsidized ships valued at an additional S3 billion.

In these times of high unemployment, it should be stressed that those contracts represent more than 230.000 man-years of employment for workers in American shipyards and allied marine supply firms.

Currently. American yards have under contract 81 new ships valued at S4.4 billion.

The upsurge of both subsidized and unsubsidized orders generated by the 1970 Act has enabled the shipbuilding industry to expend some S738 million for plant improvement and expansion projects during the past five years. Those improvements, coupled with the emphasis on building standardized ships in series, has greatly improved the productivity of American shipyards.

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An 80,500 DWT Intermodal Oil-Bulk-Ore carrier, speed 16.5 knots Tankers, some as large as 390,770 dwt, have dominated new ship orders in American yards during the past five years.

Conservation efforts by the industrialized nations have reduced the demand for oil and produced a glut of tankers on the international market. Accordingly, U.S. shipyards are now in the process of adjusting their sights to other marketing opportunities.

New orders for intermodal ships should be forthcoming in 1976 to replace the older freighters in the liner fleet, many of which are over 20 years old. Neo-bulk ships, specialized vessels for Great Lakes/ foreign trade, bulk carriers, and offshore drilling rigs also should figure prominently in American shipbuilding activities during the upcoming year.

Maritime Detente The U.S./USSR Maritime Agreement has been responsible for expanding commercial ties and normalizing relations between the United States and Soviet Union. Primarily because of the Soviets' large purchases of U.S. grain, the American maritime industry has benefited from the Agreement, which requires that U.S.-flag vessels have access to at least one-third of all cargo movements between the two countries.

Also directly attributable to the 1972 Agreement are the improved lines of communications between U.S. and Soviet shipping officials and scientific personnel.

Cooperative programs have been established in the areas of port and cargo

operations, handling of hazardous cargo, port management training, and marine terminal technology and control systems.

During 1975 MarAd awarded a research contract for the development of a detailed instrumentation package to measure wave heights and structural stress and to provide project management during installation of instrumentation on a test merchant vessel. Measurements will be exchanged for similar data obtained from a Soviet vessel. The two countries have also agreed to exchange technical information on ice transiting technology.

In September 1975 MarAd was successful in negotiating a new $16 per ton minimum freight rate which the Soviet Union pays to American-flag operators for the transportation of U.S. grain to that country. Through the end of the year, 40 American-flag ships were chartered at the new rate to carry 1.5 million tons of grain to the USSR. To insure that the grain shipments continue in 1976, a new Maritime Agreement was reached in late December which, upon execution by the appropriate authorities of both governments, will be in effect through 31 December 1981. The new agreement supplants the earlier three-year accord, which expired 31 December 1975.

There are many additional elements that could be mentioned irt a U.S. maritime inventory. The new cooperation and stability that characterizes labor-management relations, the restoraion of con-

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fidence of the shipping public in American-flag operations, the prominent position that the United Staes holds in LNG ship construction and will achieve in LNG shipping, and the welcome tanker employment to be derived from the Alaska pipeline when it comes on stream in 1977, are all plus factors.

There is no doubt that, despite the challenges and problems that lie ahead, the American maritime industry is in far better position, as a result of the 1970 Act, to contend with impediments to its future development.

President Ford, speaking before the Navy League Convention in New Orleans last April, said that his Administration would do "everything possible to keep the American flag flying over a large, modern, competitive merchant marine."

With the support of the President, and the Congress, the U.S. merchant marine can be expected to make additional gains in 1976 and in the decade ahead.

Reprinted with kind permission from Sea Power, January 1976, published by the Navy League of the United States.

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Rumsfeld's Warning Rear Admiral George H. Miller USN (Ret.)

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld doubts that the U.S. Navy can fulfill its responsibilities. In his recent statement before Congress he acknowledged that U.S. naval strength is inadequate. He warned: The present assessment is that the current fleet can control the North Atlantic sea-lanes to Europe, but only after serious losses to U.S. and allied shipping, . . .

This statement suggests that the Defense Department either is neglecting naval strength or selecting the wrong kinds of forces; perhaps both. The National Securitv' Act assigns responsibility for protection of shipping to the Navy.

Defense officials apparently have not yet faced the fact that U.S. armed forces caimot imdertake sustained mihtary operations overseas until they can protect shipping essential to a war effort.

Protection of shipping has been low on the Department of Defense priority Ust for years. The Navy has nevertheless continued to study and research the problem, but has had to work with diminishing funds. According to an appraisal in 1965, U.S. ships carrying reinforcements to repel an invasion of Europe from the East, would suffer 35 percent losses during the Atlantic crossing. Secretary Rumsfeld's statement suggests that losses would be even worse today.

The Navy Long Range Objectives Group in 1965 estimated the cost of the ships, the first-line equipment and the trained personnel that might be among the 35 percent losses in reinforcements destined for NATO. It also added the estimated cost of escorting ships, aircraft, submarines and shore facilities purchased and maintained to protect the shipping.

The total came to several billion dollars.

The problem then was to find a way to use the dollars represented by the 35 percent losses to reduce the vulnerability of shipping.

The Navy Long Range Objectives Group noted a direct relationship between the speed of ships and their vulnerability.

Today's merchant ships, and combat ships as well, are too vulnerable because they are too slow. For example, combat May. 1976

ships built prior to World War I were designed primarily for offensive purposes, with very little of their total cost apportioned for defense. That was before submarines, aircraft and guided missiles were developed. Today, a far greater percentage of the cost of the Navy itself and its individual combat ships goes to defend against modern weapons.

U.S. clipper ships dominated world trade routes in the early 1800's because of their superior speed. They could also outrun unfriendly warships. In World War I, merchant ships with speeds of 22 knots could cross the Atlantic unescorted, evading submarines which could then make only 4 to 6 knots submerged. In World War II, merchant ships with speeds of 28 knots or more crossed unescorted against submarines capable of 10 to 12 knots submerged. Today's U.S.built merchant ships, whose speeds are several knots less than modern 30-knot submarines, would find it virtually impossible to avoid the serious losses predicted by Secretary' Rumsfeld.

If the United States intends to honor its commitments to NATO, Japan and other allies, the vulnerability of combat ships and ocean transports must be reduced. Unfortunately, most mihtary research since World War I has gone into aircraft, missiles, and submarines; little has gone into surface ship hull and propulsion development. As a result the speed of aircraft and submarines has increased over seven-fold, and the power and range of weapons has increased even more. Meanwhile, the speed of ships has remained virtually unchanged for over 60 years. In 1901. for example, the destroyer USS BAINBRIDGE attained a speed of 29 knots, about the same speed as many of today's combat ships and significantly greater than most of the latest U.S.-built merchant ships.

What speed would merchant ships need to cross unescorted against presentday 30 knot submarines? Analysis in 1965 showed that speeds of at least 55 knots would reduce losses from modem submarines to a fraction of what they could be now, and reduce by at least one

half the time of exposure at sea to air and missile attack. This finding led to the surface-effect ship concept, the only technology in sight which promised reliable, open-ocean speeds of 55 knots or more.

The U.S. Navy surface-effect ship program is designed to develop a high-speed combat ship. The 2000-ton surface-effect ship the Navy plans to build will enable the shipbuilding industry to design and build an ocean-going transport, or cargo ship, of about 5 thousand tons. Ships of this type could cross the Atlantic imescorted with a fraction of the losses predicted by Secretary Rumsfeld. Their speed of 60 knots or more would enable them to evade submarines and surface warships. Land and carrier-based aircraft could assist in protecting the ships in transit.

Unfortunately, the present Navy program calls for construction of only one 2000-ton surface-effect ship, a prototype, which will not be ready for several years.

Less than 50 million dollars is planned for this project in Fiscal Year 1977.

Meanwhile, both the British and Soviets are ahead of the United States in developing high-speed ship technology' for commercial and military use. The British have had a 200-ton Air Cushion Vehicle (a variation of the surface-effect ship) in commercial ferry service across the English Channel since 1969. Each ship carries 288 passengers and 28 automobiles. A later model will hold 37 automobiles. This service has already attracted one-fourth of the passengers and one-third of the automobiles now crossing the English Channel. It expects to show a profit this year. The Soviet Union has a comprehensive commercial and military surface-effect shipbuilding program. A number of models are operating in passenger and cargo service on the extensive Soviet river and canal network.

The Department of Commerce has recognized the commercial value of surface-effect ships. A former Maritime Administrator issued this statement: amtintied on nest page

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The interests of the Maritime Administration are not limited to conventional ships upon the sea. . . .

There are two ways to solve the competitive problem we confront. One is to try to improve the old ways of doing things. We are doing that, . . .

The other approach is to seek completely new ways of carrying cargo competitively . . . One of the most promising responses to the search for new and competitive systems is the surface effect ship.

We have been studying the economic and technical feasibility of this craft for the past year. Our progress has been significant and substantial. . . .

The Maritime Administrator made that statement in 1965. Today, in 1976, the United States still does not have a program for commercial use of surface-effect ships. Instead, the U.S. sits idly by while the Soviets and British build up a competitive surface-effect ship industry. Both nations are expanding their industrial organization and skilled surface-effect ship designers, shipbuilders and operators.

Officials of the Department of Defense and the Department of Commerce seem to show little concern that the United States is behind in high-speed ship development. This lack of interest seems to be following the pattern of the 19th century sailing ship interests which succeeded in delaying for almost eighty years U.S. transition from sail to steam.

To what extent, they argued, should the U.S. risk resources on new, untried steamships at the expense of reliable sailing ships?

Today's Navy is preoccupied with trying to meet today's responsibilities with diminishing resources. The U.S. Merchant Marine is immersed in the problem of day-to-day commercial competition. Consequently, powerful bureaucracies are arrayed on the side of presentday ship technology. Moreover, like winners of previous naval wars, Americans found themselves in 1945 with a large inventory of World War II ships.

Big organizations grew to preserve and operate these aging ships, remodeling What we have operational today, the 100 ton prototype

Present and future? Bell Aerospace concept of a 5,000-ton surface effect cargo ship

them and preparing them for the next war. Men who spend their adult lives preserving last-war ships for the next war tend to design new ships very much like the old onesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bigger perhaps, more expensive and more complicated.

Arrayed on the side of change is the experience of history. Even a slight speed advantage has enabled naval commanders to select the time, place and tactics for engaging an opponent, or to break off, or even avoid action, as necessary. A slower Navy is forced into a defensive strategy, forced to worry about what the opponent might do, forced to pattern its own srategy to react to an opponent's initiatives. Slower navies lose more wars than they win.

Weapons capable of reducing any ship (or fixed facihty) to a burdensome hulk are already available in quantity. This may mark the decline of tailor-made warships characterized by bigness, large crews, and 1901 speeds.

The United States must redesign its Navy to regain the strategic initiative. We must re-emphasize speed, offensive firepower, automation and minimal crews for first-line sea transports and the com-

bat ships to protect them. The U.S. maritime industry must develop a simpler, high-speed hull and propulsion package, capable of mass production for naval and commercial service. With specially-designed sets of containers on board, these high-speed ships could serve as weapon platforms, troop and war material transports or commercial carriers as required. They would thus provide more defense for less and a competitive advantage in commercial trade as well.

The people of the United States should heed Secretary Rumsfeld's warning. It adds little to national security to purchase the quantities of military equipment and the kinds of ships the Secretary of Defense has listed for loss before they can reach the combat area. In a national defense budget of $ 112 billion, development of high-speed ship technology should have the same priority as aircraft, missile and submarine development. The Armed Services and Merchant Marine Committees of the Congress must see to it that the Defense and Commerce Departments stay ahead in maritime technology. ^

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The Conference System Past and Future Captain Albert T. Church, Jr. USN (Ret.)

In the days of sailing ships there were no "Conferences" as such. It was the advent of the steamship and the opening of the Suez Canal a century ago that made it apparent that the ship operator could provide a regular service to his shipper clients without too much disruption of scheduling by the vagaries of the weather.

A Conference is not a precisely defined entity. It is a joining together of intemational ship operators to provide regular sailing and reasonably stable rates to shippers on the various trade routes of the world with the respectively varying needs of the nations on those trade routes.

Conferences grew in accord with the needs of the trade, and were flexible rather than operated under rigid rules.

Their institution, however, was not a happy era for the United States, which had been accustomed to its fast clipper ships skimming the cream off the international trade markets. During the transition to steam, the U.S. was slow to adapt to the steam vessel. This attitude was not altogether uninfluenced by the remarkable New England shipbuilding indusry—sails and wooden hull—which had put its own superlative historic mark on shipbuilding but was temporarily resisting the wave of the future.

The Conference System in Eariy Action In the late nineteenth century, the world, of course, was different. What are today developing nations were then colonies. The ship operators of Western Europe had an almost blank ticket as to how to run their Conferences, both with respect to the shipper and with respect to outside competition. In relation to the shipper, the concept of "loyalty agreements" arose. These agreements were normally arranged by deferred rebates on freight rates. A deferted rebate provided a shipper a rebate on his freight, rates six months or a year after shipment, provided he was still using Conference vessels for his shipments. One might say he was hooked; but this was not all bad.

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It was in fact a quid pro quo. The shipper was assured regular service at reasonable rates; the Conference was assured cargo.

The Conferences were closed to outside competition. That is, certain shipping lines from various nations would form together to provide a regular service, establish rates, and enter into agreements with shippers. An outside operator could only be accepted into the Conferences by a vote of the membership. If the outsider attempted to enter the trade at below Conference rates, the Conference would place a fighting ship in the service.

The fighting ship would appear dockside, offering rates to the shipper below the non-conference (or conference) rate.

Whereas the Conference, by means of a revenue sharing arrangement, could absorb the losses of the fighting ship, few independent ship operators could afford to compete on such a basis for a protracted period of time, although in a later era—now—a totalitarian state can afford to do just that!

The Shippmg Act of 1916 Whereas Western Europe prospered under the Conference system, the United States more or less watched while the world went by—until 1916, when the United States, desperate for bottoms to carry its essential imports, let alone export arms to the warring factions in Europe, enacted the Shipping Act of 1916. This was based on the nostalgia of the days of the clipper ships, the historical dedication of the United States to the principle of the Freedom of the Seas —something to be espoused when you have the clipper fleet and the Navy to back it up—and the delirious assumption that, if the United States set a straighforward example, the rest of the world perforce would follow. No other nation adopted such an exemplary policy in 1916: no other nation has sincel The Shipping Act of 1916 forbade deferred rebates, outlawed fighting ships. and made all U.S. shipping Conferences

open. Implementation of the Shipping Act is vested in what is now (to avoid lengthy discussion of governmental restructures) the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Although Conferences in the U.S. trades subscribe to a policy of no deferred rebates, there is absolutely no way for the FMC to enforce this provision against a shipper in Taiwan, e.g., who ships through an agent in Hong Kong on a Japanese line that is a member of a Pacific eastbound conference. In fact, there is a substantial argument under international law that this is not the concern of the United States.

There are no fighting ships in United States ports today.

The largest albatross that the United States draped around its neck in 1916 was the open conference provision. Any shipping line of any nation could join the Conference, provided it would conform to Conference rules approved by the FMC. This is the area in which the U.S. was going to set the example to the rest of the world of what freedom of the seas really meant. In sixty years, no other major maritime nation has followed that leadership. On the contrary, when they become temporarily overtonnaged in their closed Conferences, they merely toss their excess tonnage into the open Conferences in the U.S. trade. When things are better for the closed Conferences, they may at their option pull their ships out. In the meantime, they have penetrated the U.S. trade, and thus have a business choice. The U.S. flag operator, however, has lost a utilization factor of his vessel due to overtonnage on his route. Because of United States law, his open Conference affiliations—as opposed to a closed conference system—put him at a severe disadvantage vis-a-vis his foreign competitors.

The U.S. operator on an established trade route needs an operating-differential subsidy to compete with his foreign competitor in the U.S. trades. The subsidy covers the difference between the high U.S. labor costs and the foreign wage

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costs, plus certain differentials in insurance and (until contracts executed in 1974) the difference in maintenance and repair costs. Even these insurance and maintenance costs are labor related.

Under a rapidly shifting financial basis from labor costs to capital investment costs, there is still the need for operating subsidy, although wage costs have become a lesser proportion of total costs and subsidies a lower percentage of income for the subsidized Lines.

The Shipper Under the 1916 Act, the shipper is offered a loyalty agreement under a dualrate system; i.e., if he agrees to ship under Conference flags, he is offered a reduced rate, up to 15% from the regular filed rate. This will vary by commodities and trade routes. Most of the large shippers, such as Dupont, the largest U.S. shipper, use Conference flags. They recognize the advantage of a regular service. They also recognize that if the conference lines were to be driven from the trades, they would be at the mercy of the independents. Some smaller and less regular shippers, however, will seek a bargain rate from a non-conference line.

This is what enables the Soviet and bloc nation fleets to penetrate world trade routes. All rates must be filed with the FMC, and the FMC may suspend rates so "unreasonably high or low as to be detrimental to the commerce of the United States." This is rather difficult to implement. Foreign flags have consistently resisted providing FMC their financial data for competitive reasons. And what is an unreasonably low rate for a Soviet ship that is operated not for profit but to gain foreign exchange and political influence overseas?

UNCTAD The United Nations Committee on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has developed a Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences (as of this writing not yet in force). UNCTAD, with an overwhelming majority of developing nations, has created a Code of Conduct that not surprisingly provides all sorts of rate advantages to the developing nations and a great deal of governmental intervention in the operations of the Conferences.

This is not all greed. There have been abuses under the Conference system, such as excluding from the Conference the national flag ships from the nation which the Conference served. This would

not happen today, but memories linger on.

These former colonies, now infused with nationalism, naturally desire their national flag fleets. Although somewhat slanted in these respects, the UNCTAD Code makes sense on some very basic issues. It recognizes the concept of trade sharing, which will be addressed in a subsequent section. It also rejected the United States proposal that all Conferences be open. One must admire the courage of the State Department in putting forth such a proposal—derived, of course, from the 1916 Act—in the face of 86 odd nations. The United States gained the positive supporting vote of one nation, Switzerland, although there were a handful of abstentions.

Trade Penetration There have been historic successes of trade penetration both before and after the adoption of the conference system a century ago. Certainly Norway has been highly successful in the liner cargo trades, joining Conferences in the third trades; i.e., foreign to foreign, not to or from Norway. Whereas the bulk trades do not have Conferences, the major U.S. oil companies have performed a tremendous international business coup by capturing a major part of the international service in the distribution of petroleum products worldwide, to the overall advantage of the U.S. Unfortunately, the predominant U.S. hold on international movement of oil will not last forever. The oil producing nations want part of the act. There is no question that they will get it. They have the oil.

In the meantime, the United States reaps the benefit of having penetrated the highly comp>etitive international market for the transport of petroleum products.

The U.S. liner operators do not have the opportunity to capture the third trade. From time to time one or more U.S. liner cargo companies survives temporarily without subsidy from the U.S. Government. They are free to enter the third trade. However, the traditional U.S. flag liner cargo services in the foreign commerce of the United States have been subsidized, and their agreement with the government essentially requires two obligations on their part: (1) the replacement of vessels and (2) operation in an essential U.S. service. They rnyst stick to their route. They are not free to go wandering in search of cargo.

Today the United States open conference system is faced with a more

pernicious challenge. The Soviet Union and bloc country govermnent-owned shipping lines have penetrated the trades and are offering below conference rates.

Khruschev told the western world that it would be buried economically. The Soviet merchant fleet is the spearhead of that war. It is war, albeit more subtle than dropping a bomb. After all, the Soviets are not interested in a business operation, but in a political one.

Trade Sharing The most obvious solution to the shipping dilemma is increased "trade sharing." This is not a matter of cutthroat business practice. It is a matter of basic need for U.S. recognition of reality.

Instead of open conferences, the United States could make arrangements with Japan, for example, that each would carry forty percent of combined imports and exports. This formula—40-40 and 20 for the third flag traders—was endorsed by the UNCTAD Code. This would not destroy the Conference system, for only Conference members could participate, but it would weaken the system in the sense of the traditional Northern Europe monopoly. Under such arrangements the closed Conference would be less important to the United States. In that sense it would already be partially closed: we would have 40%.

The U.S.S.R. and their colonial empire would not be excluded, but neither could they capture a substantial percentage of West Coast-Far East trade in a course of three years. They would have to join the Conference at conference rates. They would then be limited to compete for 20% of the trade and that percent would be up for grabs by all other conference members. For further illustration, if the U.S. and Italy, for example, decide on a 40-40% cargo sharing, with 20% left to third traders—at conference rates—the U.S.S.R. and bloc nations could then come in and compete with the United Kingdom, West Germany, Norway, India . . . Spain . . . , etc., for that remaining 20% at conference rates. Ultimately the bulk trades will be forced into a somewhat similar program.

The United States already has trade sharing agreements. The Soviet grain deal is based on trade sharing and several U.S. flag lines operating in South America have trade sharing agreements with national flag lines of Argentina and Brazil. concluded on next page

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The near future is a critical period for the U.S. merchant marine. The partial immimity enjoyed by the Conferences from anti-trust regulation is under attack.

Mrs. SuUivan, who chairs the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has specifically pointed out to Congressman Downing, Chairman of the Subcommittee holding Oversight Hearings on the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, that there is sentiment within the administration to destroy the Conference system, and that the Conference system should be encompassed within his Hearings. Destruction of the conference system in the U.S. trades would create rate wars, instability in the trades, and commercial chaos. Cargo sharing is the wave of the future, but the conference system is the anchor to the past and the present.

The transition from the present conference system to a conference system that includes trade sharing must be orderly.

In the process, the United States must be alert that subversive influencesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^waving dialectically the flags of unfettered competition and freedom of the seasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;do not relegate the U.S. flag merchant marine to the status of one more trophy in Davy Jones' locker ^

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Night of the Midgets Commander Herbert Kriloff USN (Ret.)

The Portuguese say Fado. It forms the theme of much of their music and means fate, destiny—words well chosen, for none predict with certainty the flow of events, even short hours ahead. Take my case for example.

It's May 1942. I'm on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, boondocks. The blackout is total. Sodden sandbags guard sleepy but important installations.

For the first time I'm seriously considering marriage. We've been together aU day. Although it's only 10 P.M., I'm headed home. The trip is 6 miles, but I estimate it'll take me four hours. I can't walk because I don't know the way.

Busses stopped mnning hours ago. Home is my ship, and we're anchored near Sydney Bridge. Since then a very special opera house has been built there.

The rickety tram line is 3 miles away and it's raining. My navy khakis are already wet. I have no raincoat. There are no taxis, no cars to thumb rides from. Most of those in service are fitted with pots the size of large garbage cans at the stem. They bum wood, produce gases for propulsion. Gasoline has been rationed for years. The streets are deserted.

Soaked, I finally reach the tram line.

Luckily there's a hut to wait in. Two couples are cuddling inside. Australian soldiers and their molls. A big, ruddyfaced, blond Digger shoves a half empty quart of beer in my face. "Come on, Yank, sing us a song." I'm not in the mood, but I'm tired and the beer looks good. George Murphy and Judy Garland are showing locally. I strike a chord from their show and give out with "Little Nellie O'Kelly." I'm off key, but it's a hit! They applaud and I win a swig of warm beer foamed up in a dirty bottle.

Now we're all singing. More beer comes out from under the bench. An hour passes, not unpleasantly, then the tram arrives.

It has hard wooden seats and barely crawls. Except for the conductor and motorman we're the only ones aboard.

After 20 minutes we alight in new boondocks, wait again for a second tram.

On other nights I've arrived at this junction and twice I've met a Mr. Cross.

May, 1976

He's a ruddy-faced, squat man, but jovial for this time of the night. Being a butcher he starts work early. I tell him all about my gal, how we met, about her house in Maroubra, details of the little bay at the foot of her hill. We talk about the war, touch on the difficulties of transport. He's simpatico. * * * A couple of months ago we formed part of the Asiatic Fleet and patrolled the Philippines. In retrospect it was a pleasure cruise. Ours is a World War I destroyer converted to supply gasoHne, repair facilities, and living quarters to twin engine Catalina seaplanes. We operate in remote, isolated areas. The dubious honor of being the first Asiatic Fleet ship attacked in WWII falls to us. We see our share of action, try to lie doggo during the day, change position at night. In the Celebes we cover ourselves with palm fronds, then paint the sides and main deck a very un-Navy green. Until now only a few of our men have been lost and our bomb damage is light. But in February we're caught at Port Darwin. It's the first raid on the sacred soil of Australia.

The Japanese hit us using the same Task Force Commander and Flight Leader that attacked Pearl Harbor; but this time with more aircraft. Dive bombers rip us apart and we bum for hours. Many of the crew are killed, many wounded. We stay afloat, but it's touch and go. Bodies lie in pieces over the hot decks, but there's no time to clear the carnage. The burned and wounded come first. As we run from Darwin the relentless attack continues. After dark we stop the ship and bury our dead. A nameless, remote stretch of Northern Territory which shall forever be America. Then we're underway to the west—Broome, Exmouth Gulf, finally Perth where we're patched.

We sail through the bottom of Australia.

The Great Australian Bight is like Hatteras in a hurticane. Our stern section, cut by bombs and inadequately reinforced, moves up and down several feet.

There's a chance it'll fall off, but the gods are with us and eventually we thread our way through the heads into Sydney Harbor.

The Japanese advance cannot be stemmed and all of Australia is threatened. In desperation the government decides on a plan to hold the BrisbaneAdelaide line and is almost thrown out when the plan leaks.

When we arrived we anchored near Sydney Bridge, then discovered we were the first American ship to visit since war started. We're impressive, but not a pretty sight. Scarred by shrapnel, much of our paint is burned off and the after part of the ship is held together by ugly, red girders. One of the large ferries running to Manley changes course to pass us. There's a rush topside followed by screams and waves. The ferry is loaded with attractive girls! Our sailors chant, "meet us at 5 o'clock" and point to the dock nearby. At the appointed hour the response is terrific. A mob scene, guys and dolls. A preview of "South Pacific"!

A sunny afternoon, 4 P.M. I'm in the middle of the city. Someone shouts, "Air Raid." The sirens fail to wail, but plenty of track stars scurry for cover. I see Wynyard railway station, slip inside, run to a corner heavy with concrete. There's a drunken Aussie soldier with the inevitable quart of beer—he's the guy giving the alarm and causing all the commotion!

A woman's club soon throws a shindig for allied officers. I meet my future wife, who's tending the door. She thinks I'm a Dutchman, not American. I think she's Aussie, not English. We agree to meet soon again, then she's off. As I said, the busses stop very early in the blackout. * * * It was three weeks ago, the ship in drydock, right after lunch. Although there's one officer junior to me I'm still stuck with coding. Business is always brisk, and because we're immobilized in Sydney we've become a message center for our Allies. The numbers of messages are legion, and when I return from a hard day's night, a mess of decodes stare me in the face.

An important decode. The Captain instructs me to deliver it to the nearby Australian boss, oddly enough an Admiral of the British Navy. I arrive at his ship to discover it's pink gin time. The

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Tonight I'm in luck. Good tram connections. Not quite 2 A.M. and I'm already at the dock awaiting my boat. It was only yesterday that we left Cockatoo Shipyard after 12 weeks of work. Most of our damage is repaired. Ship damage.

The emotional damage will not necessarily repair. We anchor near Sydney Bridge to await sea trials. In the next few days, if all goes well, we'll retrieve our ammunition and food, chisel what supplies we can, then prepare for our next job. After the invasion of Guadalcanal we're scheduled to deliver gasoline loads at high speed during the night. As yet we're unaware of the plan, like cows in a pasture chewing gum, not knowing the destination that awaits them when they enter the truck at the paddock entrance.

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In the chart house the air is putrid.

Very small, yet a dozen of us manage to squeeze in. Quartermasters are working on logs and charts. Radiomen man emergency bridge wireless circuits. One or two, with no place to go, just hang around.

One radioman tinkers with the radar.

He thinks new tubes may help, but is loath to go to the storeroom in the bottoms for fear of being trapped if we're torpedoed. He's a skinny man with little hair and a face you wouldn't remember.

A Nebbish. Finally the stalling is over.

He realizes he must go below, leaves like a dog with his tail between his legs. I button my silly coat and return to the unpleasant world outside.

heavy steel anti-submarine nets?

The USS CHICAGO, freshly repaired from Coral Sea battle damage, is among the first to spot the midgets. She lets fly with the secondary battery, and five inch shells ricochet into the suburbs of Kiribilli. The midgets reply by firing torpedoes, sink an Australian station ship and kill some sailors. Meanwhile the mother sub makes random attacks on ships outside the harbor. The larger ships have already sortied. Small craft are all that remain to deal with the midgets inside.

Although barely 1200 tons, tonight we're considered one of the "Big Boys."

Many of our crew are still ashore. We have no submarine detection equipment, no depth charges, no torpedoes. But we look like a ship that does! Maybe we can scare the subs away. At least we can retrieve survivors.

I'm dead tired but wide-eyed because of the danger. There won't be much rest until we return to port. Being shorthanded means we double up. My job is on the bridge as OOD. It's not a very modern bridge. Only the forward half is enclosed. We have no heavy weather clothing. When the wind and the wet come from astern, which is often, there's only an officer's raincoat for protection, a garment more suited for a parade than a ship.

Fifteen miles from Sydney. In the blackness of night a couple of corvettes are listening for submarines with ASDIC. We continue past them toward an area where, hours before, a merchantman was reported under attack.

The Nebbish returns with his package of radio tubes and starts working on the radar. The antenna starts to rotate but the screen still can't pick up targets. A quartermaster whispers that the Nebbish never went to the storeroom.

We slow and pretend we're a destroyer hunting submarines. The rolls are interminable. Everybody looks seasick, some urping like trained seals. In the comer of the signal bridge someone missed the the bucket. The place should be declared a disaster area. Hapless souls on weatherdecks are drenched—gun crews, signalmen, after steering station, those of us on the bridge.

The antisubmarine net opens and we swim through. Our engines, as yet untested, seem to be running correctly. In a few minutes we're clear of the heads, and the ship lays on her side. There's a big sea running. Heavy gusts of wind make white cream in the steep swells, lift us high out of the water, then slam us back in. Green water comes over the bridge.

It's cold and the gun crews are soaked.

The main decks are battened down and there's no refuge.

The radar in the chart house isn't

From starboard a lookout shouts.

We're passing through flotsam and jetsam. Hopefully it's trash dumped from some thoughtless ship, but the size of the area shows this is not so. Wood, clothing, food crates, and other debris litter the water. I hear what appears a cry in the distance, but with this wind and sea one cannot be certain. We inch ahead toward the cry, strain our eyes for a raft, a boat, a log with people, anything. The cry becomes more distinct. How long can a human being endure in this sea?

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The search ends at noon and we return to port. Most of us have been on our feet for a day and a half. * * * The next few days are routine. Engineering trials at sea to check shafts, props, bearings, turbines. Alongside the dock to take on food, dry stores, masses One of the Japanese midgets recovered from Sydney Harbor of crates. Then ammunition, much of it Courtesy Australian Dep't of Defense for ship-mounted 30 and 50 caliber After dark we sail. The crew hasn't machine guns, salvaged from shot up We tally the score. An imaginative enemy attack blunted at relatively light PBYs. Spares for pumps, grinders, weld- been informed, but they know. A few jump ship. Others are put ashore for cost. Several trained submarine crews ing sets, what have you. Paint, fenders, captured, their craft destroyed. Yet the and other stores. At last we're chock-a- medical reasons. When no one is looking we slip our lines, slide through the heads feeling persists that our side lost. block full. for the last time. It's west for a second pass It was simply a night for midgets.

The crates of food are not anathema through the Great Australian Bight, then to us. Just a few months ago we ran out by stages back to Exmouth Gulf. There of fresh stuff, live solely out of cans. On we tend Catalinas for strikes and reconthe way from Darwin to Perth we touch naissance : The Philippines, Netherland at Broome, order several head of cattle East Indies, Indochina. for slaughter. Probably bullocks, HornA GIFT SUGGESTION A pleasant sea. Before daybreak I blower's favorite. Delivery is scheduled tune in on a newscast. Sydney has been dockside at 0900 next morning. Just beattacked, shelled. The caliber and fall of fore simup we're alerted to the Japanese shot prove the culprit a submarine. No capture of Koepang, and the imminence doubt the mother sub for the midgets. A of heavy air attack in our area. We're check of our track indicates that we must out of Broome like a jackrabbit. I visualhave passed close aboard at time of ize the butcher, rooted to the dock, scanfiring.

She's not much of a threat but a ning the horizon for our return. Some profound psychological reaction hits the iimocent supply officer at Navy Headpopulace.

Mums gather their chicks, some quarters is destined to get stuck with head for the tall timber. Life is severely reams of correspondence about all this. disrupted.

It's about 3 days after the midget sub One consolation. The last of the attack. We receive orders to sail for midgets is forced to the surface and Northwest Australia, but we're honor Smoky Swedish Crystal Dish—6 "x8" caught in a pincer movement by the bound not to tell our lights of love. Some with USNA crest in gold inlay Royal Australian Navy.

Sydney harbor have even married, both secretly and For candy or nuts, an ash tray, or has been sanitized. illegally. To marry legally—and to get whatever—for your own use at home * * * the financial benefits—one must apply, or a gift to family or friends.

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Heritage is a beautiful book. Beautiful. not only in eye appeal, but beautifully written, beautifully researched, and beautifully conceived by two people who obviously take considerable pride in their craft—as well they should.

The authors bear impressive credentials.

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The other half of the writing team.

LCdr. Arnold S. Lott, USN (Retired) is. paradoxically, one of the most widely read American authors living today.

Parado.xically. because few of the millions of people who have read his work know his name. Cdr. Lott's efforts, regrettably, often appear without the credit of a by-line. For example: the Bluejacket's Manual and the Encyclopaedia Britannica. However. Lott"s lot was not ever thus About one of his books. Brave Ship Brave Men, which does cany his by-line.

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A merica's Maritime Heritage is the fascinating drama of three centuries of the Nation's histor>'. featuring a cast populated by pirates and traders, explorers and fishermen, whalers and merchant princes, musicians and militaiy heroes—men who shaped the destiny of May, 1976

Old Ironsides, part of our maritime heritage America. The playwrights have traced, with infinite care and absorbing detail, the narrative of colonial development from the winning of national independence to the emergence of the United States as a world power in the nuclear age.

True to the dust jacket blurb, there is indeed "a touch of salt on ever>' page."

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A Few Inches From the Yard Midshipman Jim Stavridis '76

Well, the hour has finally rolled around. Graduation is upon the class of 1976. The final day, I'm sure, will be muggy, sticky, and brilliant white. The speakers will be distinguished, long-winded, and little-heeded. The audience will be full of fidgeting, excited, soon-to-be commissioned men.

Different from the men who arrived in Annapolis four years ago; but still the same in so many ways. The interesting element in Graduation Day and Induction Day is that they share so much in common. They are two shining points of promise, two beginnings, separated by four years that turn and convolute until the assurance of what was promised and expected has long since fled. I, like all my class, arrived on a hot, sticky, brilliant white day; excited, fidgety, unsure. My palms sweated, my feet hurt and I was impatient to begin. I shall leave on a similar day, in similar condition, and instead my head will hurt, probably from too much indulgence the night before.

I came with little. No real life experience, no money, no car. I was scared, slightly confident, and not especially noticed by anyone or anything. 1 will leave, like all my class, still lacking in much life experience, slightly richer in the material plane, and still scared, slightly confident and essentially insignificant.

We have not changed all that much, I suppose. That is the major thrust of the first portion of this rambling article. Ah, but the changes wrought at the Academy over our four years.

Perhaps I don't speak with the impartiality of someone away from the institution, perhaps I lack the scholarly references needed for this judgment, but I shall make it anyway—the

Academy has changed more over these four years than over any other four in its modern history. And I think that the next four shall hold even more changes than the last four.

The changes I shall not belabor. They are followed, argued and agonized over, pondered, examined and generally beaten to death by everyone concerned. I merely make an observation concerning the scope and magnitude of them. Women, the so-called liberty liberalizations, the increased emphasis on an RME (Realistic Military Environment), the Superintendent's present direct control by the CNO, the changes in the summer cruise concept—the list seems so long.

Yes the system changes, the decisions are made differently by men with different objectives, different motivations. We see the surface change, the rules turn themselves around, the buildings spring up as rapidly as the tulips along Stribling Walk —yet—and this is the importance of USNA—the men don't change. This, I must insist, is the final answer, the all encompassing "bottom line." I feel the same nervousness, the same rattled, scattered amazement at my graduation that men felt in '06 and '16 and '36 and so on through to 1976. The beginnings remain, the focusing point of four years that never were quite what we expected, somehow worse and somehow better. The thoughts that run through my mind, and through the minds of the 834 men who will sit behind and before and beside me on that soon-to-arrive muggy, sticky, brilliant white day in early June never change. Gentlemen: With some pride, some anxiety, some confidence and some nervousness, I have the honor of presenting the Class of 1976.

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Appropriations Committees Will Not Reduce Defense Budget; May Increase It The Senate and the House Appropriations Committees, reversing usual Congressional thinking and finally recognizing the importance of adequate defense, have agreed not to reduce the defense portion of President Ford's budget for fiscal 1977. Reports to the Senate and House Budget Committees, providing information and opinion based on studies of the appropriations subcommittees to enable the budget committees to set ceilings on budget expenditures, contained this information.

The Senate Armed Services Committee, in its recent report to the Senate Budget Committee, recommended an outright increase of $1.7 billion in the President's defense appropriations request.

On the House side, the Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials Subcommittee, voted for an increase of $2 billion to the Navy's request for $6.3 billion to buy ships in the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1976.

Thus we have promises from the Congressional money committees, and strong moves for even additional defense money, for ships, which Navy spokesmen have insisted is necessary.

Whether we will get that extra money for ships will depend a lot on the Budget Committees, particularly the Senate committee. That committee is headed by Senator Edmund S. Muskie (D.-Maine), who is a leader in holding defense budgets down. It is difficult to spend more money than the amounts set by the budget committees, which came into existence two years ago and have been accused by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld as being, in effect, unnecessary and harmful.

While the Senate Appropriations Committee would let the defense budget alone, it did not abandon other needs. The additional non-defense expenditures recommended by the Senate Appropriations Committee total $14.5 billion, and the added expenditures recommended by the House committee total $19.7 billion.

The report of the Senate committee, headed by Senator John J. McClellan (D.-Ark.), said that in the past four

years Congress had reduced defense appropriations by $23.6 billion.

"The national defense function has been practically the sole source for Congressional reductions from the President's annual budget submissions. We must reverse the downward trend in spending for our own defense and begin providing appropriations sufficient to secure our military strength, preparedness and readiness."

The committee said that if certain military pay raises and other expenditures are not prevented—as the President hopes they will be—defense outlays could actually rise by $5.2 billion over Mr. Ford's figures.

The Senate Armed Services Committee, in its report to the Budget Committee, recommended an outright increase of $1.7 billion in the President's appropriations requests. The House Armed Services Committee has similarly recommended an increase focusing on outlays for ships.

The House Appropriations Committee said that "large reductions in defense outlays will not be possible in fiscal year 1977 without adversely affecting the nation's security."

The $14.5 billion non-defense spending increase over the President's total request of $394 billion includes $7.7 billion for education, public jobs, unemployment insurance and other income security programs; $1 billion for added health outlays; $4.3 billion for community and regional development, commerce and transportation; and $1.3 billion for environmental and energy programs.

The House Committee's projections include increases of $11 billion for education, public jobs, unemployment insurance and other income and social programs; $1.7 billion for health; $1.6 billion for community and regional development, commerce and transportation; $2 billion for environmental and energy programs; and $2 billion for veterans' benefits.

The House Committee's projections include increases of $11 billion for education, public jobs, unemployment insurance and other income and social programs; $1.7 billion for health; $1.6 billion for community and regional development and commerce and transportation; $2 billion for environmental and energy programs; and $2 billion for veterans' benefits.

House Committee Wants More Money

In spite of the handicaps to increasing the number of new ships built, the House Armed Services Committee may approve the proposal of Representative Bennett's subcommittee to increase the proposed budget expenditure for building ships from $6.3 billion to $8.3 billion. Funds for new ships in recent years do little to increase the number of new ships constructed as related to the size of the fleet.

In fiscal 1977, beginning October 1, the $6.3 billion ship fund includes $1.6 billion earmarked to pay for shipbuilding projects authorized in fiscal 1975 and before. That leaves $4.7 billion for the 16 new ships planned. But during fiscal 1977 11 ships will be dropped from the active fleet. So the net gain in fleet strength will be only five ships.

The size of the fleet has declined from 976 when the Vietnam war was the heaviest to 477 ships today. The same hindrance to increasing the size of the Navy holds for the near future. The Navy plans to build 111 new ships between fiscal 1977 and fiscal 1981, a five-year program.

But during this period the Navy plans to retire 94 ships from the active fleet, leaving only 17 ships as the net gain in the fleet's size.

The proposed extra $2 billion for new ships in fiscal 1977 would actually mean only $1.3 billion for new ships; the difference would pay for cost overruns in prior years.

The House subcommittee recommended $400 million to get started on another NIMITZ class nuclear-powered carrier rather than go along with President Ford's recommendation to wait until the fiscal 1978 budget. Mr. Ford had argued that the delay would give the Navy time to assess designs for smaller, cheaper carriers. The subcommittee authorized money for two nuclear-powered strike cruisers. Congress turned down such ships last year on the ground they were not worth the cost, $1.2 billion each.

Also recommended: —Installing the Aegis antiaircraft system on the nuclear-powered LONG BEACH

guided missile cruiser already in operation, rather than modify the new SPRUANCE class destroyers to carry the weapon.

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33 —Buying more SPRUANCE class destroyers than the 30 ships the Navy has already ordered by cutting back on the Navy's planned purchases of light patrol frigates.

—Building one additional nuclearpowered attack submarine, a destroyer tender, ammunition ship, and supply ship.

The House subcommittee action came as the President was asking the National Security Council to study the Navy shipbuilding situation. The President has promised Congressional leaders to say whether more money is needed for Navy shipbuilding after the Council reports on its study.

Senator John C. Stennis (D.-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has said that Congress should await a request for supplemental shipbuilding money, rather than jumping ahead of the executive agencies by adding money on its own. But the Senator's committee has recommended an increase of $1.7 billion.

What About Proposed 600 Ships?

In the latter part of 1975 SecNav Middendorf and CNO Admiral Holloway proposed that the Navy have 600 ships by the niid-1980s as an approximate fleet size that, supported by air wings, supporting aircraft, and patrol squadrons, "will give the active fleet the necessary capabilities."

"The national strategy," the Navy said in November, "requires a capable balance among types—carriers, surface combatants, submarines, amphibious ships and support ships—to enable the Navy to carry out its worldwide mission. Some smaller, less expensive ships are required and some more capable, multipurpose ships with increased offensive power are also required. The proposed 600 ship fleet would include 14 aircraft carriers, eight vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft carriers, 102 cruisers and destroyers, 136 submarines, 133 frigates and patrol craft, 68 amphibious ships, and 139 support and other types of ships."

Earlier this year, in Congressonal hearings and briefings on the fiscal 1977 budget, doubts were expressed that the proposed program was possible of achievement because of a variety of hampering factors. Holloway, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said there was a question of when a force of 600 ships could be achieved.

Middendorf told the committee a balanced structure force is needed, but that 600 ships doesn't have to be the "magic number." Answering a question about whether or not the Navy would have a May, 1976

600 ship fleet. Deputy Secretary of Defense William P. Clements said: "No, it will not. The shipbuilding program is under review both here and by OMB, the Office of Management and Budget, and the President. I would expect that sometime in the next 90 days (note: possibly in May) that we can resolve with Chairman Bennett (Rep. Charles E. Bennett and his subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials) just exactly where we are going with this shipbuilding program. Under the programs we now have and the budget restraints that we are under, we just can't get there from here."

BiU Would Ban Unions in Military Sen. Strom Thurmond (R.-SC) and 24 other senators of both parties have introduced legislation to bar unionization of the Armed Forces. The measure would impose penalties of up to $50,000 and/or five years imprisonment on service members or union organizers who attempt to organize the services.

The bill has a provision that exempts any job a service member may have on the outside. It would, however, make it unlawful not only for individuals but also for organizations to solicit or otherwise encourage any member of the armed forces to join any labor organization, moonlighters excepted.

Champus Problems Solved?

Without telling the military services, the doctors, and the general public anything about it, Champus ordered that its rates for medical and hospital care be the same as Medicare rates, effective January 1. Champus had the authority to do this, inherent in its policy dating back to 1967 and in Congressional approval of Champus. But the new policy is causing too much trouble generally, and resulting in additional costs for Champus users. It is causing doctors not to use Champus, even to billing service people directly and expecting them to pay.

Doctors and hospitals receive more pay under Champus than under Blue Cross and Blue Shield. That is why 65 to 75 percent of the Nation's health providers were participating in Champus, as compared to 55 percent participating in Medicare. Champus payments are based on recent payments of by nine out of ten doctors whose bills are studied. Medicare payments are set annually, now based on bills of three out of four doctors sub-

mitted in 1974. Champus hardly ever pays more than the average of 90 percent of its bills; Medicare pays the average of 75 percent of its bills.

Now Champus has proposed a new program of payments. The rules will be published in the Federal Register around May 1, so that they can become public.

It is impossible to say when these rules will become operative; there may be objections to some of them and hearings might be held before they are finally approved.

Here are some of the proposed rules: —Champus will deny payment for services provided by interns or residents in teaching programs. It will try to stop some hospitals from adding the cost of a staff physician to that of the hospital.

—Champus will not pay for "diagnostic admissions," to prevent physicians from sending people to hospitals for testing when the tests can be conducted safely on an outpatient basis.

—Champus will not pay doctors or other health experts who are contractually employed by any Defense Department medical facihty. The purpose is to decrease the number of medical people moonlighting off base.

—Champus will pay for hospital inpatient care under two plans, with the hospital choosing: First, under the Medicare formulas; Second, under a new system developed by Champus, "perspective reimbursements." This plan would set a base rate for inpatient care (not including special services, medications, etc.) based on recent per capita costs from 1975, and will increase the rate as hospital bills increase, to be effective July 1.

—Prenatal and Postnatal Care. For outpatient service, a change is proposed.

Women would pay a $50 deductible, plus 20 percent of the charges billed for prenatal and postnatal care, and $25 as their share of the hospital delivery costs. Some doctors are telling Champus that pregnancy bills must be paid by the seventh month of pregnancy.

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Sports Information Director, Naval Academy Athletic Association

Navy Tackles Crucial Spring Football Drills Navy began spring football drills for the 1976 season on March 22 and it was pretty well acknowledged that the sessions this year would be "crucial."

It was no secret that Coach George Welsh and staff had at the top of theupriority list the rebuilding of the defensive unit. After all, the Midshipmen lost nine regulars from that area which, in 1975, was the third best in the nation.

Among those lost through graduation were consensus All-America defensive back Chet Moeller and All-East selections Andy Bushak, a linebacker, and Dave Papak, a tackle.

Welsh indicated before the spring practice began that it "should be an interesting one. We have quite a few positions open. Yet I'm hopeful that some of the young people whom we didn't get to play last year when we had a senior dominated squad will take advantage of the opportunity. Judging from our outof-season training program, we may have some surprises."

There are 14 returning lettermen among the 100 prospects who reported for the spring sessions. The veterans include a number of performers at skilled positions on offense—quarterback John Kurowski, running back Gerry Goodwin, and receivers Mike Galpin and Kevin Sullivan.

But restructuring the defense is not the only problem facing Welsh. He also must find another running back to replace Bob Jackson, the fullback who last year became the Academy's second all-time leading ground gainer, and thus ease the burden on Goodwin. The hard running Goodwin, who will be a segundo this fall, rushed for 819 yards on 208 carries last year. Reg Thompson and Tom Mcllravy are the leading prospects to join Goodwin as the drills began.

Kurowski, also a segundo this fall, showed last year he was an excellent option quarterback. He still is not a strong threat as a passer but his development in this regards should be helped by the return of some solid receivers, namely Sullivan, a tight-end whose 19 catches led the Mids 1975, and Galpin, a wide receiver who had 17. Joining them on the receiving corps are regular May, 1976

wingback Joe Gattuso, speedy youngster Phil McConkey and Steve Scott, a senior with good hands. Gattuso is a steady performer who often was overlooked a year ago and McConkey saw some playing time in 1975 as a return specialist.

Welsh also must line up a backup to Kurowski now that highly-regarded Steve Rogers, a plebe last fall, has left school. Youngsters Bob Lesczynski, Keith Luker and Kevin Hamilton are being tested as possibilities behind Kurowski.

The offensive line will be keyed by veteran center Ray Fritsch, a scrapper, and tackle Mark Poston, who won Sophomore All-America honors last year.

Joining them up front Hkely will be first classmen Cary Hithon, Gene Cioni and Jim Chamberlain along with segundos Jim Lippard, Kevin Ryan and Roy Bookmiller.

On defense Welsh does have two excellent performers who were starters last year. Middle guard Jeff Sapp was an All-East selection and tied for second on the squad in tackles with 98. John Sturges, a segundo this year, has been a regular in the secondary for two seasons.

Good bets to join Sapp up front on defense are lettermen Ken Trass and Bob DeStafney, both ends; Pete Caulk, a middle guard; and Kelvin Graham, a tackle. Segundo Pfunandre Redvict and youngsters Perry Carter and Bemie Wawrzeniak also figure in the defensive line picture.

The Mids have only one experienced linebacker returning, Jeff Hoobler, but first classman Al Seither and youngster Win Green both have shown promise.

There are a host of prospects in line to join Sturges in the depleted secondary, and among them are firsties Greg Byrd and Larry Simpson and segundos Glenn Flanagan, Bob Goady and Toby Buttle.

The Mids were 7-4 last fall, their best season since 1963.

Sapp, only 5-11 and 199 pounds, was a standout on the Navy defensive unit which ranked third in the country in 1975. He was named to several All-East teams at the end of last season.

Sullivan, a 6-4, 204-pounder, has been one of Navy's top receivers the past two seasons. As a youngster in 1974, he caught 18 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown. He led the Mids in receptions in 1975 with 19 for 336 yards and a touchdown.

Jeff Sapp

Kevin Sullivan

"They'll carry on the fine leadership we've come to expect from our captains here at Navy," said Coach George Welsh.

"We've always believed Jeff Sapp was the type of a player who could spark a defensive team by making a big play— he proved that last year. And Kevin Sullivan is a prime example of a football player whose constant work and attention to detail has led to marked improvement."

Sapp is a product of General William Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs. He was a captain in three sports —football, wrestling and track—and won all-state honors in football. As a wrestler, he had a record of 50-1-0 in his last two years and won a state title.

Sullivan lettered in four sports at Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, winning all-league honors in football.

Smalley Resigns as Navy Basketball Coach Sapp, Sullivan Named Football Co-Captains

Defensive middle guard Jeff Sapp of Colorado Springs, Colo., and offensive end Kevin Sullivan of Philadelphia, Pa., have been named co-captains of Navy's 1976 football team.

Dave Smalley, basketball coach at the Naval Academy for the past 10 seasons, submitted a letter of resignation from that position on March 5 to devote more time to responsibilities as an Assistant Professor in the Academy's Department of Physical Education and as an Assistant

36 also was the top scorer two of his three years on the varsity.

Smalley is a member of the Academy's Class of 1957 and won the Naval Academy Athletic Association Sword as a senior.

Coppedge said a successor to Smalley will be named later this spring.

Ice Hockey

Dave Smalley

Director of the school's vast intramural program.

Announcement of Smalley's resignation, which is to be effective May 31, was made by Director of Athletics, J. O. Coppedge.

"It is with regret that we accept Dave's resignation as our basketball coach," said Coppedge. "At the same time we are delighted he is staying with us as a member of the Physical Education staff.

He is a very loyal and diligent worker who gives his all whether it be in coaching or in teaching.

"Dave's counsel and example to the players on his squads over the years contributed immeasurably to the quality and spirit of the young men in our Brigade of Midshipmen and to the Academy's mission of developing outstanding junior Naval officers," Coppedge concluded.

Smalley's 10-year record at Navy showed 94 wins against 130 losses, including a 10-14 mark this past winter.

He first joined the Academy athletic staff as an assistant basketball coach in 1962 to Ben Carnevale and as a member of the Physical Education Department.

Smalley became Navy's 13th head basketball coach in August of 1966 when Carnevale resigned to become Director of Athletics at New York University.

Smalley earned a reputation for producing fundamentally sound clubs which were ranked nationally for their defensive capabilities. Three of his last six teams finished among the top ten in the country in team defense.

Smalley is a former Naval Academy playing great in two sports. He won three letters in both basketball and baseball and is one of only two players in Academy basketball history to serve as captain for two consecutive seasons. He

The Naval Academy Ice Hockey Club was formed in September 1970 by a group of midshipmen who had played the sport in high school. Providing their own equipment and practicing on their own when they could afford the time and money for a local rink, they entered the Chesapeake Ice Hockey League— comprised of seasoned amateurs and former professionals—and finished in second place their first year out. Hockey has continued as a club sport ever since, and was recognized two years ago as a formal extra-curricular activity.

This year, with an ice ring available in Dahlgren Hall, the Club organized a season of 13 games against intercollegiate competition—including one with Army, a stalwart of the NCAA and Eastern Intercollegiate Association. The Navy team operated under severe handicaps; for four weeks it was without a coach and had only part-time coaching the rest of the year, it lacked experienced players with only five first and second classmen playing, and practice time on the Dahlgren rink was limited to 0500-0600 Tuesdays, 1800-1900 on Mondays,

SUMMARY OF ARMY-NAVY WINTER SPORTS COMPETITION Basketball: Army 78, Navy 62 Fencing: Navy 19, Army 8 Gymnastics: Army 202.80, Navy 196.80 Pistol: Army 7814, Navy 7757 Rifle: Navy 2825, Army 2769 Squash: Army 6, Navy 3 Swimming: Army 67, Navy 46 Track: Navy 79, Army 39 Wrestling: Navy 40, Army 5 Army won the winter sports competition between the two academies with five victories to four for Navy. For the year to date. Navy has won seven varsity events. Army has won 6.

Wednesdays and Thursdays. The "B" Team has practice time from 0500-0600 the other four days of the week, which requires true dedication.

In spite of their problems, the midshipmen rang up a very creditable record of 5-7-1 for the season under the leadership of Captain Scott Moore, from Lynnfield, Mass. One of the stars was youngster goalie Bill Hanna, who was recruited in high school at Lynn, Mass., by both Harvard and Army but chose the Naval Academy to major in Oceanography. In the Army game, which Navy eventually lost 5-3, he blocked 63 shots on goal by the experienced Army varsity players—the best performance the Cadets had seen all year.

Congratulations and "Well Done" to a fine group of true sportsmen.

The Ice Hockey team faces off in Dahlgren Hall

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Navy Winter Athletes Do Well In Postseason Events Navy athletes continued to distinguish themselves in postseason championship events for winter sports.

The Midshipmen tied for second in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Tournament with lOOVi points. Lehigh won the team title for the second straight year while Syracuse equalled the Mid point total. Individually, senior Mark Costello won the 118-pound class, Greg Cooper was second at 190 and Tom Bauer (134), John Althans (158) and Roger Fleischer (167) all finished third.

In the NCAA Wrestling Tournament in mid-March, Althans finished fourth at 158 pounds while Costello fought his way to a sixth place finish at 118. Both thus won All-America recognition.

Navy's fencing team battled to a third place finish in the Intercollegiate Fencing Association Tournament (for Eastern teams) held at the Academy in early March. Nick Karangelen, a senior, was third in the individual competition in sabre.

The Mid indoor track team was fourth in the Heptagonal Games with 33V^ points, less than sbc behind winner Penn.

Individual winners for Navy that night included Andy Hutchison, the team captain, in the shot put and Harper High in the long jump. In the IC4A Championships, the Mids were sixth in the team standings while Daryl Anderson tied for first in the 440-yard dash.

In the Eastern Seaboard Swimming championships. Navy finished 9th, but set a school record in the 400-yard freestyle relay when the Mid quartet of Joe Keman, Rick Stone, Tom McElwee and Steve Ross finished second in this event.

The gymnastics team was sixth in the Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League competition. Individually, Pete Wdowiarz was fourth on the parallel bars. Cliff Cooksey fifth on the still rings and Jeff Cover 11 th in the floor exercise.

Final winter sports records were as follows: Basketball 10-14; Fencing 5-4; Gymnastics 6-5; Pistol 11-1; Rifle 10-2; Squash 11-5; Swimming 3-7; Indoor track 8-5; and Wrestling 13-2.

Spring Sports Ready for Season Openers

As Shipmate was going to press, all but one of Navy's spring athletic teams were anticipating season openers. The May, 1976

lone exception was the varsity tennis team which opened the year with consecutive wins over Michigan State (8-1), East Stroudsburg State (9-0) and Bloomsburg State (9-0).

Tennis coach Bob Bayliss again is fielding a strong team with six returning lettermen plus some fine Plebes on hand.

The veterans are headed by All-Eastern Tennis League selection Mark Jee and segundo Steve Merchant. Plebe Bob Detrich has won the number four spot.

Elsewhere on the eve of the spring sports season, the outlooks were as follows: Baseball—Veteran coach Joe Duff was hopeful that pitching strength would offset any inconsistency in the hitting. He has two experienced hurlers in Lou Repucci (6-2, 3.27 ERA) and Scott Thomas and will back them up with Ron Rodgers and Bill D'Amico, both segundos. All of last year's top hitters are on hand including Ron Clipp, a two time All-Eastern League third baseman, outfielder Mark Haas, also an All-League selection, and Bruce Buck, who led the squad with a .358 mark a year ago.

Heavyweight Crew—Second-year coach Rick Clothier was looking to sustain the improvement made during the off-season.

He has 12 returning lettermen, including four performers who were the nucleus of a solid second varsity boat in 1975.

That group includes Greg Morrison, John Knox, Konrad Kroszner, and Scott Beaton. Other veterans are team captain Lyal Davidson, George Wheeler and Chris Joachim.

Lightweight Crew—An optimistic outlook pervades around the lightweight crew camp this spring. The Mids are coming off an excellent showing last spring, did a good job last fall, and Lt. Jon Van Amringe, in his third season as coach, has 13 returning lettermen. Seven of these were in the varsity boat which finished second in the Eastern Sprints championships in 1975.

Golf—New coach Al Niederlitz has four returning lettermen but may have some help from Plebes. The veterans are led by segundo Dave Ziemba, an All-America honorable mention in 1974, and team captain, Mike Williams. Plebes Craig Majkowski and Dennis Uthe have shown well in preseason practice.

Lacrosse—The Mids were the NCAA University Division runner-up last year and Dick Szlasa was Coach of the Year.

But a new season has spawned new problems. Szlasa likes the balance at attack and possibly at midfield but depth and strength at defense must be settled quickly of the Midshipmen expect to approach their 1975 form. The attack is led by Jeff Long, a third team

All-America who paced the scoring a year ago with 27 goals and 34 assists, and youngster Jim Shulson. There are a host of lettermen at midfield, including George Moore, Skip Wagner and Mike Gurny. Steve Soules, honorable mention A-A, will join Bill Mueller, a third team All-America goalie, as the keys on defense. Plebes John Mutch at attack and Mike Chanenchuk at midfield are expected to help.

Track—Navy should continue its winning tradition in this sport again this spring.

Top individual performers include high hurdler Tony Campbell, quarter-miler Daryl Anderson, sprinter Ike Owens, middle distance ace Tim Rose and shot putter Andy Hutchison. Frank Delape is a quality javelin thrower and Harper High should gain points in the long jump.

Depth may be Coach Jim Gehrdes' biggest problem in 1976.

Stan O'Connor Takes Intercollegiate Boxing Title

Stan O'Cormor, a member of the graduating class at the Academy, won the 180-pound national intercollegiate boxing title on 25 March in Reno, Nevada, when he decisioned Bob Kerr of San Diego State University.

O'Connor, from Seattle, Washington, had earlier won the eastern collegiate title when he took all comers at the West Chester (Pennsylvania) State College. He did not participate in brigade boxing this year because of his intercollegiate commitments, but he had won the 179-pound title in the Brigade Championships during the 1974 and 1975 tournaments.

Navy Sports Shorts

Navy's outstanding plebe basketball performer, Kevin Sinnett, has gained some postseason honors. He was named to Basketball Weekly's third All-Freshmen team, and he was an honorable mention for Rookie of the Year honors in Division I of the Eastern College Athletic Conference. A native of Annapolis, Md., Sinnett led the Mids in scoring with a 15.3 average and averaged 7.5 rebounds a game. * * * Named as captains of Navy's other fall athletic teams for 1976 were: William Dennis of Salisbury, Md., soccer; Jim Kelly of Westwood, Mass., cross country; and Dennis Simon of Trevose, Pa., 150pound football. ^

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Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 60

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Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler. USN (Ret.) Chevy Chase Club Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 82 Information has been belatedly received that George Fuller (LCdr. George Cannon Fuller USN resigned) died on 19 May 1975 in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he had been living. He resigned on 1 December 1919.

Other sad news is that Corinne Murray, widow of George Murray (Adm. George Dominic Murray USN deceased) died on 26 February at the University Nursing Home in Wheaton, Maryland. Corinne's many friends will remember her as first the widow of Capt. Henry C. Mustin USN '96 and then the widow of our George. She is survived by three sons, six grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren. Interment was with graveside services in Arlington National cemetery.

George McMillln reports that he received a long letter from Jack Thom (Capt. John Culbertson Thom USN Ret.). According to Jack he is living alone on his ranch, does his own cooking, is in good health and seldom hears from his Classmates. His address: Ranch 707, Box 758, Buffalo WY 82834. Jack's son who was an investment counselor has moved nearby with his family.

They have a house about two miles from Jack and stop in to see him daily. Jack's wife was Joe Nielson's sister. She was ill with leukemia for several years and passed away on 3 August 1973. Jack says he is really remarkably healthy, no aches or pains.

exercises daily, and his weight is about what it was forty years ago.

George also quotes from a letter from Hazel Godwin Home, "My big piece of news is that Bringle's son, Donald Godwin Bringle, is a first classman at the Naval Academy and we plan to meet at Annapolis to see him graduate. Don would be so proud of him. 6'3" tall, all around fine boy (like Don), good athlete and student, was commander of his company (13th) when I was there."

George also reports that he had a physical check up and the doctor said he found everything normal.

Born on 4 March 1976, James Paul Lutterloh, great-grandchild number ten for Amy and Dwight Chandler, and grandson for Betty Chandler Hester.

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LGen. Pedro del Valle USMC (Ret.) 41 Cornhill St., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 90 This edition starts with a letter from Julius Delpino, Madeira Beach, Florida.

"Thanks for the class circular and your postscript for word from me. The Great Providence, after my numerous hospitalizations, the last near the end of my 81st year involving two major surgeries, has seen fit to keep body and soul together. To all my

Classmates, I wish happiness, wherever they may be, and in addition 1 send season's greetings to all.

"On a more personal note, of five brothers, four including myself served in the Armed Forces of our country. My only son, a retired lieutenant colonel (Army), now a professor of sociology, has four sons, three of whom are or were connected with the military. Grandson No. 1: teacher of physics and math in high school and coach in athletics. Grandson No. 2: served in Marine Corps, is connected with a manufacturing corporation and is doing postgraduate work for his master's degree in business administration. Grandson No. 3: graduated from USNA, Class of 1975, with distinction; captain of the Soccer team; received the 'Coaches-Calvert' award as the varsity letterman of the graduating class selected by the varsity coaches as outstanding in leadership, loyalty and consistent effort in ever> field, including the academic program. I was happy to turn over my 60 year old sword to him.

Grandson No. 4: an honor student in college (sophomore), in the NROTC program. Has the Marine Corps in mind."

A letter from Mackey Lewis: "It is worth a good deal to see you of the Washington crowd starting to wake up and stop seeing 1915 in Shipmate with 'No News.' Feel fine, although still paralyzed as result of my stroke.

"Have been asked by RAdm. Kemp ToUey USN (Ret.) '29 to help him in writing a book on Russia and my experience in Siberia (Russian Island) in 1921-22. I am therefore racking my feeble brain to help him. Best wishes to all."

Burton Chippendale writes from Norfolk: "I saw C. G. Richardson last Summer and he seemed hale and hearty. He was doing some painting and also was making a beautiful model of the old CONSTITUTION. I would say it is about four feet long, fully rigged and equipped, and just a swell job from truck to keel.

"I got a note from one of Archie Glann's children telling us that his widow Rachel died of a heart attack last September. I had not seen this in Shipmate.. .

"Of course 1 am now in the 80 group with all the rest of us, and have been having some of the troubles that seem to pester us after we pass the sixties, e.g., cataract operations both eyes and detached retinas also in both, but can still claim close to 20/20 vision. I also have a fine bit of emphysema plus an aneurism of the aorta which limits my physical activities. But I can still drive my car and have no arthritis in either elbow, so when five o'clock rolls around, I can still lift a highball with no trouble at all.

Margaret had a bad time this Summer ending in lung surgery, but is getting along nicely now so we have hopes that next year we will really be in the best of health again.

Best regards to all you folks in Washington."

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Pres.. VAdm. Bertram Rodgers, 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: 87 Good news for those of you who hoped for some kind of reunion in Annapolis this year to celebrate our 60th year since graduation! While in Washington for the annual Army-Navy Club traditional dinner, George Hussey and Swede Carlson got together with Mick Carney for the usual convivial aftermath of such an event and each declared his intention to again gather this Fall at Annapolis for one of the home games there in football: a sort of "Mini-Reunion" in which they invite all members to join if possible. Looking the schedule over it was apparent that the Pittsburgh game on 23 October offered the best all-around choice of games and date (it will be a week after homecoming so reservations for places to stay should not be too difficult) and should provide a thrilling game (Pitt will be out for revenge for last Fall's drubbing by Navy) and the weather should be reasonably decent. It is hoped that many of you will take advantage of this possibly last chance to gather in any significant numbers in reunion. So remember, 23 October is the day —Pittsburgh the game. Mick Carney asks that you let him know if you will be present (this includes the ladies too, of course) so an after game party can be arranged. Reservations for rooms and football tickets should be made by those attending well in advance. Mick's address is: 2801 New Mexico Ave. N.W., Washington DC 20007.

It is with great sadness that we must report the loss of our most loyal Classmate, Herb Jones. He died in his beloved Litchfield, Connecticut, on 6 February after an illness that started around Christmas last. Since his retirement in 1945 he had lived in a fine old home in Litchfield and was active in about everything that was good for that town. Among other things he helped to organize the My Country Society, incorporated in Litchfield, acted as its president for several years and, recently, as its President Emeritus.

Many of you may be familiar with the fine pamphlet issued quarterly by that Society with Patriotism as its purpose, and its contents inspiring to that end. Two directors of the Society are Dutch Wynkoop and Jake Davis, the latter a frequent contributor to My Country, the title of the quarterly publication. Herb was active in keeping interest in our Class alive long before there was any formal organization, acting as host on many occasions when stationed in Washington during WW II. He and his lovely wife, Ruth, who died in Litchfield in 1969, had at one time or another entertained many of us during the years. Ruth's two charming daughters added to the pleasure of many of these gatherings. It was one of these daughters.

Joanne, who so thoughtfully informed us of her "Poppy's" death and provided details thereof. Herb was cremated and, in accordance with his wishes his ashes were May, 1976

spread at sea by Navy Air out of Norfolk.

The Class has made a contribution to the "1916 Fund of the Naval Academy Foundation" in his memory. Other details of the career of this fine officer and gentleman will best be found in "Last Call." Joanne's address is: Mrs. Richard Marsh, 101 E. Kirke St., Chevy Chase MD 20015.

A note from Lavinia Carson in which she expresses her thanks and that of her family to the class for the flowers and expression of sympathy at the time of John's burial in Arlington. A note from John's son, Ralph, also expressed these thoughts. Another sad note was received by Chappy from Jeanne Forrestel Schneider, telling of the death on Christmas night of her mother, Dorothy, Bill Forrestel's widow, in Honolulu.

While Dorothy had been in a nursing home for several years, her mind was clear until the end. She enjoyed reading about old Classmates of Bill, and other friends, in Shipmate which she received regularly.

Jeanne spoke of taking "Uncle" Tony Ziroli to see Dorothy when he and Consuelo were visiting the Islands last Spring. Jeanne said that this visit meant a great deal to her mother. Dorothy was buried at Punchbowl National Cemetery alongside Bill who was buried there in 1959. Again an unhappy communication. This one from "Nellie" Gates who reported that Emily's and his son, Robert Nelles Gates, Ens. USNR (Ret.) passed away on 29 January at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after a prolonged fight with heart disease. This came as an especially cruel blow to Emily and Nellie as Bob was their only remaining child; an older brother, Nelson Nelles Jr., was killed in Luxembourg during the Second World War. Nellie ends his sad letter with a cheerful note however: "Emily and I are doing pretty well, all things considered." We all deeply sympathize with the families of those who have suffered the losses reported herein. For the benefit of those who might wish to communicate with someone in these families here are some addresses: Jeanne Forrestel Schneider's is Mrs. Fred W. Schneider Jr., 4716 Aukai Ave., Honolulu HI 96816 and Nellie Gates' is Capt. N. N. Gates USN (Ret.), 1701 Yorktown Dr., Charlottesville VA 22901.

West Coast News The February joint Classes lunch was held on Thursday the 19th and was thoroughly enjoyed. It was held in the Sky Room of the OflBcers' Club, North Island Naval Air Station (Coronado) which is proud of its remarkable panoramic view of the extensive coastal, harbor, city and mountain area, all this, enhanced by a sparkling clear day, made for a perfect setting for our cheerful gathering. The excellent arrangements were handled by "Ing" Kiland who selected a most delectable menu.

The preliminaries were somewhat drawn out, the "Honors" eventually going to 1917, namely "Chippo" Rogers and Ing Kiland.

It was a great pleasure to have Lucia and Max Cole with us from far off New Hamshire. They had come south from Carmel, setting their schedule so as to include our February meeting. They were on their annual California sojourn, with visits to relatives and many friends in the San Diego area.

At the table a standing minute of silence was observed by all in affectionate memory of Classmates Johnny Carson and Herb Jones of our Class and of Andy McKee of '17, whose recent deaths have saddened us all.

A cheerful Valentine Greetings Cablegram was received from Consuelo and Tony Ziroli recalling their pleasure of having been with us last year at our Valentine lunch. It was read and enjoyed by all and very much appreciated.

We were fortunate to have as honored guest Robert Semmes Webb (Class of 1939) a nephew of "Possum" Webb. Robert is now one of the Offshore Evaluation Staff of Sun Oil Company and headquartered in Houston.

He favored us with a very comprehensive talk of the problems, pitfalls and time requirements of search and drilling to production of offshore operations covering briefly the Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific and Alaskan areas —stressing our much needed energy requirements. Present were: From 1916—Cole, Loventhal, Jenkins, McGinnis, Rodgers, Root, "Possum" Webb and Chapline.

From 1917—Wainwright, Rogers and Kiland.

From 1918—Gibb, Nichols, Curtis and Ed Price who flew in for the occasion from Palm Springs Lucia Cole and Esther Jenkins enjoyed their lunch together in the colorful Main Dining Room.

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Pres., Capt. John H. Jenkins USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapohs, MD 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John H. Forshew USNR (Ret.), 2022 Columbia Rd., NW, Washington DC 20009 Percent Members: 76 The weather for most of February and to date in March has been wonderfully warm, sunny and pleasant. I think we are all doing about as well as possible. Ing Kiland writes from Coronado that he, Chippo Rogers and Larry Wainwright were at the last 16-17-18 luncheon. He feels that the falling off in attendance could be described to poor health.

Let's correct this. Have heard that Merrill Comstock has had another eye operation.

Very successful. He can now even read the newspaper.

I have seriously neglected the Northwest for some time. Will give it a whirl this month. Homer Wallen reports he is gradually improving from a fall, but has postponed a couple of trips as he did not think he was quite ready. His letter sounds very encouraging. He still considers himself the champion cribbage player of '17, an assumption that is disputed and will have to be settled. Have not heard from Pointer, which is probably my fault. I know we would all like to know how he is faring. Jack Jenkins had a letter from Denny Denebrink in San Francisco. He is apparently enjoying good health, which we are glad to hear.

Although nothing really final has been decided about our 60th reunion, I think the present consensus is to limit it to small local celebrations. That is the way we look at it in Washington. Those who disagree should

40 write Jack Jenkins. Perhaps if enough write differently, our minds could be changed. Cap Ward is one who does not agree. He wants it to be in Annapolis.

A note on the distaff side. I believe that wives and widows far oumumber the Classmates still kicking. We have three at Vinson Hall, Gladys Small, Lucy Rawlings and Marie Fairlamb. They are all well and getting along fine. Lucy's daughter, married to Adm. Holloway, is keeping the distaff side of '17 well up on the books.

Jack Stone, as can be expected, is wellmended and running up and downstairs.

He will outlast us all. Chuck Kelly is feeling poorly and Nino Gregory is in Bethesda.

So much for Annapolis.

As this goes to press, we have just learned that Herbie Knowles died on 3 March in Elliott, Maine. He has been non-communicative for many years. Will get details in time for the next issue.

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Pres., Capt. W. J. Malone, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arlington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 88 Tommy Tomlinson reports that his trip into Mexico from Seattle in Jan. was fine except for 4 of the 3000 miles. Francel and he paused 4 days in Yuma seeing old trailerite pals who have given up the Mexico run. And this year may be the last for Tomlinsons. They believe Yuma might be the place for next Winter. In Mexico prices are way high. With gasoline of poor quality at 95«; many "Gringos" are thinking of other winter resorts.

They had the same house this past winter as last at the same rate—close to Auduncia Beach. Temperatures were 75 °F mornings, 83°F afternoons and 65° nights with clear skies. However, coastal currents have changed recently making fishing poor and water temperature varies from 75 to 83.

On their return last March they visited with Gibbs, Nichols and Curtises in San Diego. Presumably they arrived in Seattle in April.

The rumor mentioned in April Shipmate has been confirmed. Mac McDowell and Mrs. Byrl L. Shontz of Asheville were married in Coral Gables, Florida on 3 January.

Byrl's daughter with her husband, Dr. Alfred Smith, and their three children have their home there. Mac's daughter, Mrs. James L. Kinsey of Newton, Massachusetts, also attended the ceremony. And something new—at the wedding ceremony, Byrl's daughter gave her away and Mac's daughter stood up with him. After a brief visit to Nassau, the McDowells returned to Asheville where they will make their home.

Classmates were fortunate to snare them while in Washington for a short time to dispose of Mac's home here. In honor of Mac and his petite new wife, who has all the charm and natural poise of a lady of North Carolina, a gathering took place for brunch at the Cosmos Club, Sunday, 22 February. Present were Duvie Duvall, Ralph Riggs, Irma and Bert Rogers and Nell and Perry Taylor. Coincident with Mac's birth-

day, the 28th, the newlyweds journeyed to Massachusetts to visit Mac's daughter, her husband, Dr. James L. Kinsey, and their three children. By the time you read this, Mac will have opened his summer home in Black Mountain, North Carolina (RD-1, Box 970,28711).

Recall seeing Dorothy Hamill winning a gold medal on the ice at Innsbruck? Her home is in Riverside, Connecticut, where one of our Classmates now lives. Although Bertha and Bob Parker are not directly acquainted with this talented and dedicated American girl, some of their grandchildren, who went to school with her in Riverside, reported that she is a grand person of whom the town is justly proud.

Recently the Parkers moved back to 300 Riverside Ave., Riverside 06878, where they occupy a house in which Bertha was bom and in which her mother and grandmother were also bom. As might be expected of a family-occupied Connecticut home, it is still in excellent condition.

It is regretted that we must report the death of Cecile Huntoon, widow of Jay G. Huntoon, in Winter Park, Florida, on 15 February. She was laid to rest with her late husband in Arlington on 19 February. A Mass was said in the Fort Myer Chapel. Her daughter Jane Goldman and four grandchildren attended. They were Peter and John Mann, businessmen, Mrs. Margurite Ficken, a 24-hour mother, from Winter Park and Andrew Mann, a law student from Idaho. Bert Rogers sent flowers as is usually done for Arlington funerals in the name of 1918. The class secretary at the funeral expressed the sympathy of the Class.

Emeritus Classmates Only one Classmate will become an octogenarian in May and will have been acclaimed an Emeritus Classmate: Mr. Horace S. Corbett, 3 May '96, 1461 5th St., Livermore CA 94550.

Birthday greetings are also offered to Gin Styer, 5/5; Red Baldwin, 5/16; Hayden Smith, 5/20; Haver Iverson and Ross Whitemarsh, 6/3; Jerry Wright, 6/4; Bink Barlow, 6/5; Cy Perkins, 6/18; Ralph Riggs, 6/20; Bill Taylor, 6/23; Dwight Cook, 6/29.

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Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. Wm. M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 2700 Virginia Ave., N.W., Apt. 811 Washington DC 20037 Percent Members: 87 Post card invitations sent to all hands about mid-March corrected the information contained in the March and April issues of Shipmate that the annual Class Get-together this year at Annapolis on 8 May would consist only of a luncheon followed by a business meeting. Through the kindnesses of the Dyers and Ansels a KT party by George and Adaline was added to the events on the 8th and a picnic on the 9th by Eleanor and Walter. Sallye Lamb said she was coming even before the post card solicitation. "Can only stay for the luncheon on the 8th," says she, "as I am taking off on the 9th to attend the Annual Red Cross Convention in Portland, Oregon."

At the Washington Class luncheon in March those attending were pleased to leam from George Dyer that Count Von Heimburg had recovered sufficiently from his spell in the hospital to permit return to the Nursing Home in Fort Lauderdale. Good going. Von!

20 Class Chairman RAdm. C. Carter Anderson, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 79 Germany Curts died suddenly, Febmary 16, at his vacation home in Gaviotas, Mexico. His funeral, with full military honors, was held Friday, February 20, at Arlington Cemetery, followed by graveside service beside the grave of his first wife, Nina Irvine, who died in 1965. Pallbearers were: Carter Anderson, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Goggins, Harrison, Koms and Pearson. Germany's widow, Martha and his sons, Robert of Falls Church and Daniel of San Francisco, and their families were present. Other Classmates present: Paul Heineman, who, though none too well, drove up with Emily; Holsinger, Lee and Mansfield and ladies, Viola Anderson, Happy Osbom, Pope Daggett and the Andersons' adopted daughter Guinevere.

Martha Curts wrote to Carter: "I really do appreciate all the time it took to copy those addresses. Eventually I hope to write them all, but meanUme my deep appreciation of your splendid contribution at Maurice's service. Please pass on my gradtude to the others. He would have been so proud.

I enclose the fine obit that appeared in the San Diego paper due to the combined efforts of Gill Richardson and General Krulak. I thank the Class for the beautiful bouquet of flowers in Navy colors and our thanks from the whole family."

The Class sends its deep sympathy to Martha Curts and to Robert and Daniel Curts and Germany's seven grandchildren.

Martha's address is: P.O. Box 326, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067.

Germany and his USS COLUMBU have left the Navy something to remember in the Lingayen Landing, 7-9 January 1944, as Morison's Two Ocean War tells the tale: A kamikaze crashed the main deck of the light cruiser (Captain M. E. Curts) COLUMBIA at top speed. Plane, pilot and engine penetrated the deck and die bomb went through two more decks before exploding. Several fires blazed up, but prompt flooding of magazines saved the ship from a major explosion. Within an hour all fires were out and at 1828 her forward 20MM gunners shot the tail off a plane trying to crash HMAS AUSTRALIA. Despite flooded compartments and loss of two main battery turrets, COLUMBIA completed her fire support assignments. AUSTRALIA received a crash, but like her neighbor "The Gem of the Ocean" she kept on shooting. . . . Two days later a kamikaze crashed COLUMBIA and added 92 more casualties to her list, but her valiant crew quenched the fires and reShipmate

41 sumed bombardment half an hour after the hit (p. 482).

On 27 February we had a very pleasant Class luncheon at the USNA Officers' and Faculty Club with 34 present. From Annapolis: the Bassetts, Becks, Daggetts, Nancy Gearing, the Haffs, Marilyn Hepburn, Mary Joe Miller, Adelaide Stoddert, Packy Swanson, Harriet Taylor, Marion Wooldridge, the Fairlambs, Martins and Ed Wilson; from DC and environs: Carter Anderson, the Crowes, Fred Cunningham, the Goggins, Harrisons, Pages, Pearsons, Happy Osbom, and Marge Turney. The flu accounted for many absentees.

Fran Sickel is in the infirmary at Vinson Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Get-Well to her, to Eve Browder, Mabel Deringer. Kitty De Weese, the Pattersons and Sextons. We missed Mary Gwynn Crocker. Her car was hit by an inexperienced driver. The police took her to a hospital for an X-ray. Fortunately no injuries but she was stiff from the experience.

Billy Buracker sends a much appreciated note: "Dear WAP: Greetings! It has been a long time since we have been in direct touch. I often think of you, and, with other Classmates, thank you for the continuing job you are doing as 1920's secretary. I know that such a job must often be frustrating; but thankless, no! Please keep up your good work. I am enclosing a modest check for the Class Treasury.

"Dorothy and I are well and happy in our home that we have lived in for some 28 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;quite a record, especially for a Navy man from Virginia! We are fortunate to have our daughter, Carolyn Amussen, and our 3 Bigham grandsons living close by, in Wellesley. Peter Bigham, the eldest, is a freshman at Dartmouth. Carolyn is a very successful business lady, being Director of Publicity (Houghton Mifflin Co., publishers), with offices in Boston and New York, but still finds time to run a happy home for herself and the boys. You will pardon my pride. You may know that we lost our other daughter, Dorothy Bigham, 3 years ago. Please give my regards to friends and Classmates in the Annapolis area and particularly the Martins and Bobbie Fairlamb."

Billy's address is 12 Stratford Road, Winchester MA 01890.

Ann Perry writes that she was sorry to miss the luncheon, but was in Florida. She will make the next one and sends love to all.

Benny Haven (whose address is RAdm. Hugh E. Haven USN (Ret.), 330 Ambar Way, Menlo Park CA 94025) has sent Paul Heineman a newspaper clipping from an old destroyer CBM. W. B. Monteith. A few remarks: "The bathrooms were dirty (what a laugh) . . . who made them dirty but the men using them? Don't sailors have any pride in this Navy? I can remember when an entire watch on a coal-buming battleship used the washroom when coming off watch.

The Captain went through an inspection an hour later and did not find fault with a thing. . . . I am only glad I retired 30 years ago." Benny adds "The Navy isn't what is used to be!"

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Pres., Mr. Homer O. Eimeis Sec'y, RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 44 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 Sec'y West Coast (SF Bay Area): Capt. C. W. Roland, USN (Ret.) 131 Font Blvd.

San Francisco, CA 94132 Percent Members: 84 Two notes of appreciation and thanks to the Class have been received from the widows of Leon Jacobi and Thomas McCann for flowers sent at the time of their recent deaths.

Charlie Wellborn recently received a postcard from Max Welbom postmarked from Alaska. Nobody has been able to figure why a young lad bom and bred in the South would want to exchange the sunshine and warmth of Fort Lauderdale for the snows and cold of Alaska in the winter. Polly and Fred Boone stopped off briefly in Washington, coming from the Bahamas en route to Coronado. We wish them a pleasant Winter in the sunshine.

Marge and Dolly Fitzgerald are off in mid-March for the West Coast, visiting two of their three sons and friends. Before returning to Annapolis in late April or early May they expect to make a short trip to Hawaii. Gerry and Bill Fletcher are off to Florida in mid-March cruising and visiting with friends en route.

Our congratulations to Capt. Peter K. Cullins USN '51 upon his recent selection to rear admiral. He is the son of our own T. O. Cullins and is the first (?) to make it. We do have at leaS't one RAdm. F. S. Haak USN '46, son-in-law of Harold House, already frocked. Please let me know if there are any more.

The Washington-Annapolis group met for their monthly luncheon at the Officers' Club of the NNMC, Bethesda, on 24 February with the following in attendance: Justine Abercrombie with her guest Mrs. Helen Chapman, widow of BGen. Chapman, USMA "33, Aleck Alexander, Cat Brown, Nina and Heber Brumbaugh, Os Colclough, Dick Dickins, Jim Dudley, Homer Eimers.

Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Vee and Dan Gallery, Don Giles, Vera and Harold Houser, Lucile Kelley, Betty Lamdin, Blackie Loker, Dorothy and George Russell, Bert and Sherwood Smith, John Waters and Charlie Wellborn.

A recent address which we are glad to receive is that of Mrs. Wally Price, widow of Capt. W. S. (Pinky) Price USN (Ret.) at 5100 E. Desert Fairway, Scottsdale AZ 85253.

Bob Berry has recently had a volume of his memoirs, including about 250 photographs, accepted by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford.

Congratulations, Bob. San Diego Group The San Diego Group held its monthly luncheon at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Tuesday, 24 February with the following in attendance: Nick Carter, Abie Cook, T.

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O. Cullins, Duncan Curry, Sydney Dodds, Hod Gorry, Judge Hailey, Bud Hall, Bob Hickey, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, Tim O'Brien, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Herb Tellman and Bunny Wray.

They had the pleasure of welcoming Ransom K. Davis from the San Francisco Bay area who brought a roster of that group from which he gave the latest news of each person listed. T. O. Cullins was congratulated on the selection of his son Peter for flag rank. Dotty Curry had requested Nick Carter to purchase champagne for members present as a surprise birthday gift for Duncan, his 75th. Nick complied with enthusiasm. Fred Boone and Frank Eggers with wives Polly and Rebecca respectively were expected in the Coronado area during March and the group was looking forward to welcoming them. Bob Hickey was requested to arrange a golf tournament during March.

San Francisco Bay Area February 14 exited the Chinese Year of the Hare. The Hare was last seen headed for the Celestial Lettuce Patch. The Year of the Dragon was welcomed with a grand parade and many fire crackers for Dragons are particularly "good joss." Together with the good joss and the extra Leap Year Day of February, the rains finally came to California! It was a welcome bonus of weather.

The brightest event of the month was the annual "TNT" party hosted by the Myron Thomases, the P. G. Nichols and Frank Talbot which was held on 22 February at the Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island. It combined a traditional Washington's Birthday Party with a Bi-Centennial Celebration as shown in the red, white and blue invitations depicting the Liberty Bell to the tricolor carnations on the buffet table. The blue carnations were botanical improbabilities produced specially for the occasion.

Frank Talbot and Phil Nichols were both recovering from bouts with flu. They withdrew early from the receiving line, leaving Ruth Nichols and Cathe and Tommy Thomas to do the "stand-up bit." Many people were absent due to flu or away on travels. During the height of the party a program of fireworks was introduced as a suitable salute to the Father of Our Country and the Bicentennial Year. A particularly spectacular golden sunset over the Golden Gate gave a reflection of warmth to the party.

A postcard from John Ames postmarked Mahe Seychelles and dated 13 February depicted his beach dwelling, The Fisherman's Cove Hotel, overlooking Petit Port. Enroute to the Islands he had spent a day in London where an old friend drove him about most of the day. He made little mention of that fascinating old city but went into raptures in his description of Mahe Seychelles saying it was "beautiful," the food and water "fine," the weather "warm and comfortable," and concluded that the place was a "must" for all travelers. His lifelong dream had come true and hadn't let him down, but he was due to return home on 11 March. His sister from Michigan stayed in Menlo Park to house, dog and bird watch for him in his absence.

The Rolands were away in Texas. It was

42 a trip in nostalgia for Tram who is a native Texan and lived in San Antonio as a child.

They spent four days there, exploring old sights and searching for old sites now long gone. Following a long hike along the new River Walk, they took a boat trip on the San Antonio River by way of a rest. The boat was becalmed in mid-stream due to a large plastic Baggie becoming fouled up in the propeller. There was not a tool on board except for Charlie's pocket knife, and this was inadequate for the job. No distress flares and no radio or Coast Guard, but a relief boat finally came to the rescue of passengers. Tram remembered a few watermelon stands which flourished along the river in the hot summers but wasn't prepared for the number or variety of cafes along the River Walk offering sure-fire heartburn. Most offered delicious Mexican fare.

The Alamo, the old Menger Hotel, and Joske's Department Store were all that remained familiar on Alamo Plaza. Joske's had enlarged to incorporate the entire block except for one small corner occupied by St. Joseph's Church. The church refused to sell, so Joske's built around it. The church is now facetiously referred to as "St. Joske's." Dalkowitz's Department Store formerly occupied a corner site opposite San Fernando Cathedral but the store was no longer in evidence. Our Classmate, the late Cdr. Sampson G. Dalkowitz USNR, was a son of that family. Fort Sam Houston looked much the same from the entrance of the Quad with pet deer, peacocks and ducks wandering unpenned about the grounds. In fact, one military base adjoins another in sprawling succession. "Fort Sam" and Kelly Field were all that Tram remembered in existence when she lived there.

They rented a fireshirt red Nova, dubbed it "The Prairie Schooner" and drove to Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Both towns were in a holiday mood in preparation for the 79th annual George Washington's Birthday Celebration which is observed on both sides of the border! While touring the fertile Lower Rio Grande Valley, they stopped in McAllen, Texas, where they spent a pleasant evening reminiscing with our Classmate, Cdr. Herman Barter USN (Ret.) who resided for several years in Mexico after WWII, but now makes his home in "The Magic Valley."

He still has a twinkle in his eye. There were many changes along the Gulf Coast between Corpus Christi and Galveston where, in spite of progress, time and hurricanes have taken their toll.

If Horace Greeley were alive today, he'd probably say, "Go South and West, Young Man, Go South and West." San Antonio is the spirit of old Texas but Houston is the heart and pulse of the Southwest. As the world center for the petroleum industry, Houston is where the action is. Marvin ("Red") Grove '20 is in the thick of it with his "M & J Valve Co." . . . only one of his several plants. Following cocktails with the Groves in their lovely Houston home, the Rolands were their guests for dinner at The Petroleum Club high atop the Humble Oil Building in downtown Houston. Kilowatts unlimited burned below in all directions in the clear night.

Cdr. Charles A. Whiteford USN (Ret.), our Classmate, who had lived in the Houston area for many years, has moved west to

Moulton, Texas, about 90 miles east of San Antonio. According to "Red" Grove, "Whitey" and his family are enjoying life as gentlemen farmers.

Charlie lunched next day with our Classmate Virgil V. ("Jack") Jacomini at the beautiful River Oaks Country Club. Jack resigned in 1923 and finally became a Texan.

On the occasion of the luncheon with his USNA Classmate, "Jack" wore a navy blue blazer with a Naval Academy crest. So there is still some salt water in his veins. He is retired but does engineering consultant work occasionally for the petroleum industry.

While Charlie lunched with "Jack," Tram toured the new Galleria with a longtime Houston friend and was amazed to see a tall cowboy complete with his ten gallon Stetson hat learning to ice skate on an ice rink right outside of Neiman-Marcus store. An ice rink in the center of a Texas shopping mall was an anachronism 1/c.

Also residing in Houston is our Classmate Hubert George Schneider. A phone call to his home was answered by his wife who pinpointed George as being "out on the golf course." Unfortunately time didn't permit further contact with him. Mrs. Schneider said that they are making plans to attend the 55th Class Reunion.

The Rolands reluctantly surrendered the red "Prarie Schooner" to the airport agency on the morning of 26 February; flew north to their beloved Bay Area and were met at San Francisco Airport by faithful Tommy Thomas.

Tommy and Cathe left Saturday, 28 February, for sunny Palm Springs to celebrate Tommy's birthday on 1 March with relatives. A postcard from the desert reported a safe posit and forecast a return home about 7 March after a visit to San Diego.

Late in February R. K. Davis made a trip south to Leisure World in Laguna Hills where he visited his brother before continuing to San Diego where he attended the class group luncheon.

Note: Recommended reading is Power Shift by Kirkpatrick Sale (Random House 1975).

22 Pres., Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Harvey Walsh, USN (Ret.) 3143A Via Vista Laguna Hills CA 92653 Percent Members: 69

and Art Bryan who have lived there the past eight years. Midge and Art have not only a charming apartment but also what they call the "Attico," a penthouse above a beachside apartment house with a delightful view. Campbell noted that the T.R.O.A. package tour was absolutely "as advertised" and a real bargain.

Buck Eacker had sent me information on the deaths of Bill Hunger and Doug Severn.

With some prodding from you-know-whom Buck has added some items about himself.

I'll start with his opening paragraph in our 40-Year Lucky Bag: "After leaving the Academy early in 1920 I entered MIT. We had quite a Naval Academy contingent including Billy Huger, Walt Metcalf, Doug Severn and Doc Woodruff. We wanted to get back to the Academy so we formed a water polo team, wangled an inadequate travel allowance out of the Academy, but got there by hook or crook. The Academy team damn near drowned us but it was fun."

Retirement was forced upon Buck at that "un-magic" age of 65 after 42 years with Boston Gas Co., from "makee-learn" MIT graduate in 1923 to Chairman of the Board in 1964. Both his sons followed his footsteps at MIT and the older, Ned, is Treasurer of Long Island Lighting and the younger, James, has his own consulting business in Sherbom, Massachusetts. His in-between daughter, Jeanie, is married to Alexius B. Olson, a supervisory engineer at Caterpillar.

Buck boasts of seven grandchildren of whom three are in college. His first wife died after a long bout with MS. He married Adele Joy ("Peter") Stromquist in 1957. In addition to being proper Bostonians, they have an April-November home in Gloucester (Annisquam) andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you have it in writing, fellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they invite any of us '22ers to drop in and see them and bring bathing gear for a swim in a heated pool.

Buck attends many of the Boston Alumni Chapter meetings. He found the 11 February one well-attended ("almost as usual") by '22ers Al Fisher, Stan Pullen, Harry Ingram and himself. He further noted that all were ambulatory, without aid of crutches or even a cane. And so we find the Eakers as deeply rooted in New England as the Hamricks in the deep South.

Harry Pierce reports that the annual report of the Tmstee of the 1922 Class Scholarship Fund will be going to press shortly.

Clyde King and Don Johnston some time ago

Dick Dole rejoins that elite group of "Amazing 75ers," Fish Rowe in sailing, Curtis Shears in fencing, Dick in tennis. It has been previously reported that Dick was part of the doubles team that won the 1971 National Grass Court Doubles championship. Now we hear from RAdm. R. L. Reiter, Jr. USN (Ret.) '21 that at 75 Dick is still competing because, in his words, "It's good for the human carcass." Don't we have some other "Amazing 75ers"?

Dorothy and Campbell Lester returned recently from a visit to Tenerife, Canary Islands. They spent some time with Midge Shipmate

43 As noted in the December issue, our Scholarship Fund is in the good hands of "Pierce, Parker and Jackson, Inc." He noted that he did in fact make the Syracuse game in company with his son-in-law. Canon Stone, a Syracuse graduate. Canon bewailed Harry's timing—^Navy ascending and Syracuse "rebuilding."

Augustus K. (Doc) Snyder at the ripe young age of 98 deserves special mention since he served our many USNA athletic teams so long and so well. He is still going strong—with such minor aids as a cane, hearing aid, and glasses—and is now building furniture for needy folk hereabouts. Doc got his start in the U.S. Cavalry in 1903 and served during Indian uprisings in Cheyenne.

Doc "went Navy" in 1917, came to USNA as hospital corpsman in 1918 and served for many years as trainer for most varsity teams. He is well remembered by '22ers.

Ken Ekelund came through with much news, all good. Ken established himself in Key West in 1958 and is still holding forth there. The big news is that Ken's younger son, John J. (Joe) Ekelund '49, was selected for RAdm. in February, the first, I believe, '22 son to make it. Joe is presently Dean of Academics, Naval War College, Newport.

Ken added, "Carl Espe, please note." Of course Albert Akers and Teddy Atkeson, Westpointers, took first for flag rank as both were selected for BGen. last year.

Not to be outdone. K.O. Jr.'s daughter, Karen, is now a 2nd Lt. USAF and his son, K.O. Ill, is due to graduate from Kings Point this summer. Furthermore, not to be outdone by her brothers. Ken's daughter, Marjorie Hoeft, reports that W. F. Jr. will join USNA '80 this summer. May he emulate his illustrious father, Billy Hoeft, of Detroit Tigers fame.

As for the senior Ekelunds, Mary and Ken have recently completed a freighter cruise to Africa and are scheduled for a Yugoslav freighter Mediterranean cruise in September or October. I gather that they are holding at eleven grandchildren. All hail the Ekelund Clan!

Mid-Feb brought a happy renewal of old friendships, a 40-year gap for Nina and 30 for me, with Phyllis and Ash Pleasants at their home in White Stone, Virginia. They have become thoroughly imbued with the easy, gracious living in this Northern Neck community. Phyllis and Ash were in fine health and fettle with their combination of country and country-club living amid a congenial group of retirees.

Attendance of the Washington area group at its 2 March monthly luncheon recovered somewhat from its February low and included Baker, Comp, Espe, Johnson, Johnston, Kneeland. Malstrom, Sanborn, and Walsh.

Omer reported that Lila and he had greatly enjoyed their recent Caribbean cruise although he continues a confirmed Amtrak buff. The plans for our 55th are developing apace and Don had a paper bag full of replies to his questionnaire. We accused him of "brown bagging" it for lunch. Make plans to attend our 55th.

Zeke had some pictures of our "middy" days—I do wonder, were we ever so young?

—including that justly famous Olympic crew of 1920. I^st you forget, bow to stem they are Jacomini, Graves, Jordan, Moore, Sanborn, Johnston, Gallagher and King, stroke.

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The Olympic crew of 1920 and Clark, Cox., with coach Dick Glendon on the right. Look at the size of the two "slave drivers." He also had one of the "Hamaneggers," vintage Spring 1922 I believe, 2nd row George Finlayson, coach, Dick Dole, Bill Ault, Al Morehouse, Dick Lyon and Henry Eccles, Mgr.; 3rd row. Ash Pleasants, Ted Titus and Swede Larson. You youngsters of '23 and '24, lend us your eyes and memories on the others.

Murph reported that Eddie Pearce died on 1 March after a prolonged bout with emphysema and heart trouble. Eddie had graduated with '23 and they arranged for the Memorial Service. His sister, Mrs. Ruth McEldowney, came from Chicago and received at the Admiral Kidd Club those attending the Memorial Service, which included many of '22 as well as '23. Our San Diego group then held its monthly luncheon with Vic Ellis, Libs Libby, Mike Malanaphy, Murph Murphy, Miller Redfield, Bill Riggs, Fish Whaley, and Milo Williams present.

Until the past year or so Eddie had been a regular at the meetings and the San Diego group will miss him. Georgia, Ruth, Jess and Genevieve held their own "private" meeting.

Blackie Regan informed me of the death of Tommy Thompson in Seattle on 26 November 1975. Tommy had worked for

Vic Ellis in the late '30s and our 1939 Roll Call included a quote from Vic, "Tommy, my V-P, left today to take up his new station as Commandant of the Puget Sound Naval Academy, Bainbridge Island." And to quote Blackie, to which all who knew Tommy agree, "In Tommy we have lost a very good friend and Classmate; humanity has lost a very fine and kind gentleman." Bob Fox, Blackie Regan and Frank Watkins represented our Class at the Memorial Service.

Vera had preceded Tommy by over three years and our deepest sympathy goes out to his sister, Mrs. Irene Carran, of 2370 N. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights OH 44112.

Through a misunderstanding with Doc Pratt and my own ineptness, I have failed to include mention of many very fine letters of appreciation from our widows for the class remembrances for their departed spouses. My files, such as they are, indicate that I have omitted mention of letters from Gladys Staples, Florence Raferty, Katherine Chase and more recently Peg Stevens. The January-February issue made general acknowledgement but, after discussion with Zeke Sanborn and Don Johnston, I shall try to be both specific and timely. And now I can add that Zeke has received a most gracious and appreciative note from Aroostine Riddle for the '22 remembrance of Fred.

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Pres., Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 Class Reporter: LCdr. James R. Cutting, USNR (Ret.) 12 Southgate Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 77 Another Skinny Joe pearl of helpful advice is too good not to repeat at this time of year. "Your scribe and his mate have returned from that trip into New England, and he feels (as a public service) he should publicize the results. To experienced grandparents who have already learned the hard way how to cope with their junior offspring, the latter are no doubt an unmixed blessing.

But to others who have not yet gone the full course, it is simply incredible what havoc a couple of tiny, innocent-looking and apparently helpless tots can create in the normally quiet lives of their doting and unwary elders. If there are any skeptics about this fact of life, they need only to have seen your scribe and his wife stagger aboard a homeward-bound plane and then collapse into their seats after a spell of babysitting with their grandchildren. He, trembling and baggy-eyed, and she (in the same state) were mute evidence of the lethal capabilities of these little ones masquerading under the guise of harmless cherubs. It took a week for grandpa and grandma to recover from just the superficial damage. Now the mere thought of repeating the experience brings on a case of acute anxiety. So my friends, beware of the perils of grandparents acting as babysitters! This is my Helpful Hint for Happiness for the Summer days that lie ahead."

Mary Wenger has this comment to make on these quotations from Skinny Joe's Class Bulletin notes, "Joe would be so pleased to think that his anecdotes are being enjoyed a second time around."

Min and Morris Smellow escaped the Annapolis winter for February and March in Florida only to run into apartment troubles, crowds, and of all things cold weather. However they are enjoying the change and the many contacts with friends.

Morris gives us the good news that our 55th is already being planned for, i.e., in Annapolis the last weekend in May of 1978 with 75 rooms being reserved. Mark this on your calendar.

Neb Keating has this to say of his debut in the January-February issue of Shipmate, "I doubt that Norman Mailer or Irving Stone are worried over my debut as a writer, but I do think my Classmates will like the next one even better than 'Seeing Winnie Home.'"

The voice of Bill Lemly is still loud and clear on behalf of the crusade to arouse the country from its apathy towards and its neglect of the country's basic problems.

And all the way from Califomia he sends his "best to all hands."

Of all things Pete McDowell, after a successful knee operation, is now suffering from a cracked vertebra incurred in a fall.

And John King reports a cut leg tendon

caused by a fall against a door mirror.

Lydia and Speed Edwards hosted a wonderful gathering of Classmates and friends at the Officers' and Faculty Club in the Academy Yard last February. Welcome, Lydia, to the Class of 1923; and we wish you both all happiness.

Al Murdaugh passes along Karl HensePs description of a good priest or minister: "A good strong man, he loves Hillspeak (Arkansas), has lots of ideas, is handsome, gives the best 10-minute sermons I've ever heard, and has a gorgeous speaking and singing voice." Do you remember Chaplain Evans? Karl goes on to predict good days ahead, for there'll be plenty of mangos, avocados, oranges, grapefruits, crabs, coons, possums, and possibly a few big tomcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all this for the coming Bicentennial Year.

With Classmates dropping by every now and then, how could life be any better even in Paradise? And more from down there in Florida. Nat Hawthorne has traded in his old 50,000-mile car for a new Coupe de Ville; and Frank Lamson-Scribner is back on location just across the river from Karl.

Mike Connelley says he is making wonderful progress licking a case of shingles and that bothersome arthritis.

Word from Wink Folk, "Janet and I are happily battened down for the winter (in Old Lyme, Connecticut), though I must say that with Long Island Sound on our doorstep we have a good maritime and ever moderating climate both in Winter and Summer." This comment on Yankee weather and climate coming from a loyal Tennessean is high praise indeed.

Edna Margaret Pottle died February the 19th at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis after several months' illness, and was buried in Arlington the following 23rd. The Class extends its deep sympathy to Val, and also to the members of her family.

Frank Ward died at his home in Coronado, California, after a long illness on the 8th of February. Funeral services were held first in Coronado, then later in the Academy Chapel at Annapolis on the 14th of Febmary. Burial was in the beautiful Academy Cemetery, along with many other departed Classmates, and overlooking the playfields and the new buildings of the Academy. To Thelma and all the rest of Frank's family the Class sends its deep sympathy.

Eddie Pearce had a serious heart attack during the middle of February, and never recovered in spite of heroic efforts on the part of the San Diego Naval Hospital. He died on March the 1st. His ashes were scattered at sea. To his sister, Mrs. Ruth McEldowney of Lincolnwood, Illinois, and the rest of his family the Class extends its deep symathy.

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Seagoing? Karl Iki Karl Hensel has submitted these two old photos to remind us of two incidents during our very interesting sojourn at USNA, namely, a Seamanship drill on an old subchaser (Karl posing as a model), and donkeyriding at Tangiers while on our 2nd Class Summer Cmise in 1921. Karl adds this, "The trouble with this Tangiers picture: I can identify only the donkeys among our Classmates!"

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Pres., RAdm. Howard L. Collins, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.) 22 Macopin Ave., Upper MontclairNJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond VA 23221 Columnist, RAdm. John D. Hayes, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 2667, Texas City TX 77590 Percent Members: 83

Howie and Bob, Winnie and Gretchen, Collins and Campbell, in Hawaii A letter from Winnie and Howie Collins mailed from Hawaii on 6 January arrived just too late to make the April issue. In it was the above photograph of the Collinses with Gretch and Bob Campbell. Winnie and Howie stayed six weeks in the islands, headquartering at Hale Koa Hotel for military at Fort De Russy. Their letter came from La Haina, evidently quite a different place now from what it was when a base for fleet exercises in the 1920s and 1930s.

Kay and Ev Burroughs returned in late February from a trip east during which they were entertained by Celeste and Tommy Kirtland in their Coral Gable home. They missed seeing John Shannon by one day at Eleuthera in the Bahamas. While there Ev played in the Member-Guest Tournament with his brother.

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45 Also arriving just after deadline, 8 Febmary, was a card-photograph of the cruise ship that was carrying Doris and Joe Cabanillas to Puerto Rico, with a note from Joe: "Spending a couple of weeks in my old home country." They stopped at Jacksonville on the way down to see their son, Jose Clemente. Their ship must have left from Tampa for they visited Guava and Shady Lane at Largo, Florida.

At our 50th Year Reunion, it was voted to turn over to a self-perpetuating Board of Directors all affairs of the Class organization. This Board was to consist of seven directors. The Board approved of continuing in office the same officers who were then serving: H. L. Collins, President; W. L. Richards, Vice President; P. W. Siegrist, Secretary-Treasurer. New by-laws have been drawn up for handling the affairs of the Class and these provide for the appointment ot a Chaplain and a columnist for Shipmate magazine. These new by-laws are effective 1 April 1976.

From Bombay we have a February report from Bill Bullis that he and Lois are enjoying their 19th three-month winter cmise (since 1936) aboard SS ROTTERDAM. Abe Vosseller is also aboard as well as Neil Dietrich '23 and Dick Lambert '32. Bill intends to send us a photo of the foursome.

"Elizabeth and I continue in good health" writes Tom Gore from Southern California, while on a vacation trip. "We will retum to Las Vegas but our future residence is very uncertain."

Writes Collins Landstreet: "We went back to Honolulu, expecting to stay from May 1 to June 1 but ended up by staying three months and hated to leave. Coronado is a retired Navy community, and it is nice to be back."

A quote in a December letter from Frank Falge in Carmel, California, says: "We are well and Rose and I have our son Dick here with his lovely wife and five children, so we are blessed. We also have our son Roger, his wife and five children in Mill Valley; and another daughter-in-law and granddaughter in Sacramento."

Herb Bearce, in Dallas, at this late date has earned the degree of Ph.D. in psychology. Congratulations.

From Noble Abrahams' mail: Weary Wilkins writes of the inland water cmise that Ellen and he took aboard the AMERICAN EAGLE, one that other Florida Classmates may also want to make. Chart it on your Florida automobile map. They left Marineland, about 35 miles north of Daytona Beach and went south through the intercoastal waterways to Stuart, south of Fort Pierce. There they entered the St. Lucie Canal and cruised the 20 miles to Lake Okeechobee, then across the second largest inland lake in the United States to Moore Haven and entered the series of canals leading to the Caloosahatchee River which took them down to Fort Myers. After laying over there a couple of nights, the ship retraced its route to the inland waterway and then headed south to Fort Lauderdale. After stopping there for a couple of nights, AMERICAN EAGLE with the Wilkins aboard headed again north to the Marineland. Aboard also were the Butch Schindlers '21, Al and Eunice Matthews, and the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. May, 1976

Wiesnew, friends of the Abrahams, now retired and living in Alexandria.

Felix the Ferocious Howland sent Noble another of his offbeat letters, this one printable but with no exciting news except a clipping of a nudist wedding.

The Robillards and granddaughters in Paris The Robillard letter included the accompanying photograph of them with their grandchildren. George and Margaret had intended to be in Paris only for Thanksgiving but remained over Christmas and would have extended the visit into the New Year except that Margaret caught the flu. She is fine now. They expected a visit in Florida from Bert Kalish in Febmary.

Other correspondents with Noble during February were Hap Goodall, Bob Keyer twice, Paul Siegrist whose news was reported above, Replogle, Bliesener plus Helen and Al Somebody who were headed for Florida.

Vema and Chet Carroll hosted the 1924 class luncheon of the San Diego-Coronado group on 26 Febmary at the N.A.S., North Island Officers' Club Skyroom. Fifty attended, several from out-of-state. Those there were Jackie Anderson, Jean and Hal Armor, Gloria and Bill Bailey, Charles Beatty, Alice and Jack Bellerby, Bill Birmingham, Ethel and Ken Borgen (Seattle), Kay and Ev Burroughs, Easily and Cowboy Cameron, Louise and Cy Cutler (Carmel), Margie and Jim Dancy, Helen Kent, Lucy Deam, Lelia Dunn, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Alice and Joe Farrell (Vallejo), Orville Gregor, Grace Hoffman (Annapolis), Helen and Collins Landstreet, Fern and Eric Lankenau, LeReah and Joe Lillard, Helen McLean (Annapolis), Helen Ritchie, Jessie Rutt, Edythe and Frank Strohecker (Idaho), Evelyn and Dutch Shultz, Evelyn and Hal Tiemroth, Erma and Chief Topper (Palm Springs), Helen Townsend, Merritt Upham and Betty Young.

The above was accompanied by a pleasant note from Chet to John Hayes which began: "Long time no seeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in fact at least 50 years.

To the best of my recollection we met last aboard the old MELVILLE in San Diego, 1926." My remembrance is the same as Blackie's. "How full of promise were the years then before us." They still areâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so let us look ahead and have many more.

Attending the 25 February luncheon at O'Donnell's Restaurant in Bethesda were, according to Wally Petersen: Austin, Berliner, Craig, Duvall, Dyer, Herring, Kalisch,

Petersen, Wilson and Wright. The coed luncheon at Vinson Hall to be held a few days later was called off because of bad weather which, however, never happened.

Wally gives us Fred Bell's new address: The Towers, 4201 Cathedral Avenue, Washington DC 20016. Julius Nesser is home again from the hospital after three weeks therein.

Other changes of address are A. T. Donnells, Cdr. (CEC) USNR (Ret.), 108 Dillon Court, Bakersfield CA 93309 and effective May 1, 1976, Count Wolowsky moves back to Florida to become a neighbor of Shady Lane at 515 Needle Palm, Largo FL 33540.

The Class is indebted this month to Janet House of Annapolis for the story of one of Jack Kennaday's activities reported in the well known New Yorker magazine of 12 January 1976. It was written by a young woman who took her family out of New York for the good life in Castine, Maine, on Penobscot Bay where she had the good fortune to become neighbors of Jeannette and Jack Kennaday, "the best neighbors I have ever had."

A highlight of the Castine summer, it seems, is the Old Skippers' Race. To be eligible, one has to be over 65, to have commanded a craft of some kind be it a dory or a dreadnaught, and, of course, be bom in Maine. This last counts Jack out, for he is from New Jersey. Instead he is chairman of the race committee and runs the affair each year from the bridge of a Coast Guard cutter. Last year's race had 28 entries, mostly cruising sloops. Jeannette Kennaday adds piquancy to the occasion with an Old Skippers' Race cocktail dip: cream cheese, devilled ham, horseradish, lemon juice and whatever else is in the kitchen.

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Pres., RAdm. Schuyler N. Pyne, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. F. Kent Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 80 A few notes of Class from here and there.

1, Henry Ford, have been drafted to take over for Bob Cronin for this month's edition of Shipmate; we all regret his serious illness and send our sympathy and hope for an improvement in his condition. Goldie Goldenson writes that he is still active in his stock exchange firm. He keeps in touch with Charlie Silsbee whose wife is not too well. Goldie and Roslyn have a son and three grandchildren who live in Tucson, so Goldie and his wife commute between Chicago and the desert. Red Markham and Rose are enjoying good health and Red spends much of his time on the Moffett Field golf course. Robby Robinson and Allie attended the Army-Navy football game via Amtrak and said it was a great way to go.

Robbie and the rest of our Classmates who enjoy navy football will be pleased to know that there will be five home games in Annapolis next season. Let's hope there will be a good team and a good turnout from '25.

Bevo Bond has become an avid gardener and raises many varieties of fmit. He plays

46 golf with Savy Sides once a week and sees George Purmont, Swede Larson and Benny Wright slicing away on the golf course. Bevo also has time for deep-sea fishing and visits his daughters in Colorado Springs and San Francisco. Bruce Kelly and Betty wrote from St. Croix where they are spending a month in the West Indies enjoying golf and swimming. They now have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bruce beats me by two great-grandchildren.

Notes from Joe Stryker inform us that Mike Broadley served with distinction for a number of years with the executive branch of the CIA. His widow. Marge, an accomplished writer, is recovering nicely from a recent eye operation. Clyde Jenson's widow, Dottie, was remarried to J. F. Taton, Class of 1930. She recently lost her husband and we offer our deep sympathy. Her present address is 1466 NW 20th Place, Corvallis OR 97330.

Noreen Query has undergone surgery at the Bethesda Naval Hospital and we are hoping for a speedy recovery. Bucky Harris is in Lakeland, Florida. Alice was able to attend our 50th reunion but regrettably she later became quite ill and passed away on 12 January. We all send our deepest sympathy. Red Slaven has recovered nicely from his recent heart attack, is resuming normal activities, and was able to attend the LehighNavy wrestling match with me. Congratulations to Woolsey Johnson who was awarded Masters Division Outstanding Swimmer recognition for 1975 by the South Atlantic Association of Athletic Unions.

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Woolsey Johnson, Outstanding Athlete, 1975 We had luncheon with the 25th Company in the Academy messhall and revisited the wardroom, which is in fine shape and much enjoyed by the midshipmen. There is a big change in the messhall, now operated by a civilian contractor with civilian help, and with some female mess attendants.

Word has been received from Jinny Mumma's son that she is doing well and would enjoy hearing from old friends. Her address: Jefferson Manor, Charles Town WV 25414. Tony Rorshach reports that all is well in the Norfolk area. The Harry Renders are back from Florida and the Red Millers from Texas. Tony was pleased to leam that the Class had its first Honor Scholarship sponsored with the Naval Academy Foundation. He hopes for a second scholarship and asks if anyone will match his $50.00 donation? (More or less.)

A nice letter was received from Butch Parker. All is well. Had a letter from Gus Wellings stating that he and Dolly are both fine and enjoying their stay at Holmes Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida and will be returning to Newport about the 10th of March. Butch also writes that he and Betty

entertained Phoebe and Charlie McKinney.

The latter two have been living in Ft. Lauderdale and are moving to Stuart, Florida.

Guests at the party included the Hulls, Loomises, Parks, Eggers, Colemans and Maggie and Stan Nichols ('26). The Ellers are in Palm Beach and were unable to attend the party, but they and the Parkers got together the following week. Mouse Ivey arrived at his vacation place in Delray Dunes on the 27th and played in a golf tournament the following day.

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Currently we are booked for a cruise and trip to interior Alaska this Summer. While on Oahu we rendezvoused with a couple of Classmates—Camille (another Cam) and Frank Timberlake were also vacationing there but were leaving the next day so our visit was short. Later we had a pleasant revisit with Betty and Robbie Robertson at their attractive Diamond Head cliffside home. They doubly regretted missing the 50th after we related what a great affair it was. Later on Maui, on our drive back down from sightseeing the gaping 7-mile crater in rare clear weather, we stopped by for a re-50th reunion with Barbara and Doc Lyons at their beautiful old hillside Baldwin estate.

"Here in our San Diego area of sun, sand and sea (and a recent week of rain that somehow made a few media releases!) goings on are about the same, maybe a bit quieter. A couple of our charmers, Vic Long's Virginia and Benny Wright's Edith, gave us all moments of concern, but both are now doing nicely. Among parties of note was the 50th Anniversary reception for Mary and Jeane Clark, given by their nieces and nephews at the Admiral Kidd Club, with Classmates and many friends attending.

Mary and Jeane, because of health, missed Jeane and Mary Clark on their 50th wedding anniversary

our 50th reunion—the first one they have ever missed—but both were bouncing and bright-eyed on this occasion. With all the good news, I guess there must be some sad.

The services for our Classmate, Bart Bacon who lived in Northern California, were held in San Diego, home of his wife Ruth, his sister, and his three sons, all submariners (two in command and one an executive officer). Seven Classmates attended the services—the Jeane Clarks, George Purmont, Dundas Tucker, Hap Gill, Larry Haugen, Russ Thomson and myself. Hap Gill, by the way, says that he is coming along nicely, recovering from the eye trouble which developed at our 50th."

Doc Bradbury writes that all is fine and that they recently enjoyed a nice cmise to the Caribbean and West Coast via the Canal. Kent Loomis has a number of Golden Quivers which are available to Classmates for the cost of handling and mailing and any donation to the class fund. First come, first served.

There were only ten in attendance at the February class luncheon in the east as many of the Classmates were away on trips. Those attending were Hurd, Loomis, Pefley, Stryker, Cash, Benson, McNally, Tyree, O'Keefe and Ford.

Schieke, Bell and King, in the 1925 crew I regret to report the death of Chilly Chillingsworth in Hawaii on 5 March. Interment will be at his home in York, Pennsylvania, in April. It is also my sad duty to announce the deaths this month of three of the wives of Classmates—Margaret, widow of Claude Dillavou; Jean, wife of Dick Elliott, and Pauline, wife of Tink Bell.

26 Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg ill, USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River. FL 32629 Percent Members: 85 The number of days remaining until the Reunion in Annapolis are very few. Those of you who haven't notified Jack Greenslade yet but who think you may attend one or two of the parties will help him tremendously if you will send him your information and reservation form. He has to make reservations for a definite number, particularly for the big dinner.

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47 Since this is being written in early March in order to make the deadline for the May Shipmate, there may be added starters for the 1926 Seniors Golf Tournament beyond the 20 men and 7 ladies who have signed up with John Sylvester and paid their green and cart fees. Those who are set to play on the morning of 21 May are: Benjamin, Buchanan, Murray Clark, Craig, Dudley, Eskilson, Fradd, Leeper, Leslie, Livdahl, May, Mabley, McCorkle, E. P. Mills, Mumma, O'Beirne, Pirie, Romoser, Smedberg, Sylvester and Watson. Ladies entered to date are: Louise Craig, Kack Buchanan, Cecil Burnside, Carmen Mumma, Bobbie Pirie, Claudia Smedberg and Helen Watson.

What has happened to Stroop, Hump Campbell. Gus Long, Carl Forsberg, Jack Pohl, Doc Jones, Cliff Duerfeldt, Jack Frost, Mort Fleming. George Crissman, Don McGregor, Stan Nichols, and Hugh Webster, just to name those who come immediately to the CS's mind?

John Sylvester asks that those who handicaps have changed due to the new handicap system which became effective, nation-wide, on 1 January 1976, to let him know of any changes, up or down: should be up, for most of us.

The total number now signed up for the Reunion is 179 bodies; of whom 83 are Classmates—approximately one-third of those still living who graduated in June, 1926. That still is not too impressive! Perhaps there are some whose plans can't be firmed up as early as Febmary for a May event. And then, there are always those who don't get the word!

The Class Treasurer repwrts additional contributors to the Class Fund for 1976 as Don McGregor, Fee Jones, Benny Katz, Nat Barker, Joe Stefanac, Ted Aylward, Jim Morrison, Pablo Dudley, Louis French, "Tiny" McCorkle and Harry Johnston, who sent a memorial in the name of our late "Swede" Carlson. We also had a contribution to the Fund from Helen Nelson and another in the form of a memorial to Larry Miller, from Judy Miller Dalton.

Greenslade has served faithfully as our treasurer for the past 16 years. He has told our Class President, Kenny Craig, that he proposes to resign at the end of 1976, after clearing up all class obligations, including those of the Fiftieth Reunion. We'll have a hard time getting someone to fill his more than capable shoes, but I'm sure that Kenny will propose that we elect a new treasurer at our meeting in May. At that time we should also elect a Class Historian; perhaps someone who might write a history of our Class from graduation on during his spare time.

San Fracinsco Area News From Harry Johnston comes a list of those who attended the class luncheon at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island on 18 Febmary: Cecils, Fredericks, Frenches, Haerlins, Johnstons, Langleys, Rules, Watsons, Websters, Kaye and Jack Taylor, Bob Lowther, Ted Rimer, and Mary Shepard; all reported to be in good health and fine spirits. He also reported that Lois and Wendell Kline had passed through San Francisco, but too fast for even an impromptu get-together to be arranged; and that Dorrie Clement is planning a trip to May, 1976

London in May to visit her daughter and her family.

Two days later on 20 Febmary, the Southern California Twenty-sixers held their luncheon at the Naval Air Station, North Island, with Kack and Charlie Buchanan, visitors from the East, on their way to their refuge from winter on Maui. Others were: Assersons, Boileau, Callahans, Don Campbells, CarroUs, Flemings, Floyds, Grant, Fitz Lees, Leslie, Linaweavers, Niekum, Oberholtzers, Stroops, Sullivans, Youngs, Laura Wornham, Tillie Hull and Jewell Dunn. The Knox Perrills were in Honolulu, the Fee Jones on a freighter trip around South America, and Welford Blinn just over some surgery.

"Ford Taylor Day" was proclaimed in Washington at the Monday round-table, Army-Navy Club, 1926 gathering when Ford rolled five natural deuces in one throw on 26 January; attested by Adair, "starter of the rolling bones," McKee, Greenslade, Lovett, Buchanan, Pirie, McCorkle, Helmick, and Bob Cavenaugh. The lengthy "Proclamation" which commemorates that event is too long to be reprinted here, unfortunately.

News has "leaked" to the CS that Helen and Paul Watson are planning on a final, long trip by auto on their way to the "action" in Annapolis, May 21-23, golfing enroute. Their tentative itinerary includes San Diego, Coronado, Phoenix, Dallas, New Orleans, Pensacola, various stops in Florida, including Disney World and Winter Haven near which Paul has a younger brother, then Williamsburg where their daughter, Joan, lives with her family, Baltimore and finally, Annapolis. After the Reunion, they plan on Philadelphia, Hartford, possibly Boston; returning to the San Francisco area via the northern route, stopping in Illinois for a 55th High School Class reunion. The Smedbergs in Crystal River will have bed and board and two golf courses awaiting your arrival, provided you arrive not much later than mid-May. Word also comes that Louie French had been having trouble with his heart in December, January and February; his doctor has decreed that a trip back East in May to the Reunion is a "no-no," which is a great disappointment to them and to the rest of us. He reminisced a little, saying that he taught for 13 years in the Alameda School District after his retirement in 1956; after his teaching he and Esther traveled extensively in Europe, four times for three months each year, to the Orient, South America and through the USA. His travel is now restricted but they will go for a month to Palm Desert this Spring on doctor's orders. They send their best wishes to all at the Reunion.

Ben Custer writes from Loudon Woods, Rye, New York, that the only Classmate he has seen in months is Henry Boorse; that he and Margaret are planning on being at the Reunion. Ben commented on a trip that he and Betts had made to Vienna last Autumn for three weeks, fortunately having left there before the anarchists took the OPEC ministers hostage. They were planning on a trip to Mexico in February to visit old friends in Guernavaca and hoping to catch glimpses of the Don Alexanders and Fred Mackles while sightseeing in Central

Mexico. From there they are going to visit the Mayan ruins in Yucatan, expecting to see lots of new ones following the earthquakes.

Al and Carmen Mumma counting ill-gotten gains An accompanying snap shows the expected, complaisant look on the faces of Carmen and Al Mumma as they count their ill-gotten gains at the Smedbergs' bridge table.

Kenny Craig just missed the the April Shipmate column when his letter, written 12 February from Blakely, Georgia, arrived several days too late for the deadline. They had gone there from Maggie Valley to escape the cold and snow but were finding it pretty chilly in Georgia, too. They are visiting in Dothan, Alabama, and in Jacksonville and Gainesville in March, Ix)uise having a son in the latter city. The Craigs had had a delightful visit from their Cinny, John and 3-year-old Geoff shortly after Christmas. They had returned from their five years in Australia and were on their way to Cornell, where John is apparently going to be situated.

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Exec. V.P.. Adm. C. D. Griffin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Wm. D. Irvin, USN (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 82 Following almost six weeks of the most unbelievable superb Spring weather we have seen here in Washington, with most of the trees and the bulbs and shrubs coming into full bloom, record high temperatures day after day, it all ended yesterday with a heavy wet snowstorm and we're back to Winter again. So travellers and sun worshippers are staying away from the Capitol area.

Doris and Otie Gregg took this period to visit their friends, the Gibbs, who have a hacienda in that paradise of Mexico—Chapala, Jalisco. They say the National Geographic doesn't say nearly enough about it— s'wonnerful!

Ed Eckelmeyer says that, for once, they have gotten a fine turnout for their 27 Febmary luncheon, as attested by the photograph. Seated, 1 to r: Karen Eckelmeyer, Agnes Leatherman, Ellen Alback, Muriel Oberrender. Clara Nation, Billie Knight, Irene Scoles, Florence Mye, Thelma Weigle and Amalie Clark. Standing: Bill Nation, Herb Neuhaus, Bill Kern, Lefty Nation, Ron Hamley, Les Mye, Bud Scoles, Fred Leatherman, John Clark and Ed Eckelmeyer. Re-

48 grettably missing were Cecile Nation, on a job, Paddy and Harry Tallman and Mary Kern, still hospitalized following her recent surgery—recovering slowly and hopes to go home in a few days. Ed says that if they can stir up a few of the laggards, they hope for a full turnout next time.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Sarah Knickerbocker in Santa Monica on 4 Febmary, the victim of pneumonia following surgery for cancer. She and Nick had gone to LA to see her two grandchildren and she was hospitalized the day after Christmas. The Class extends to Nick and his family its heartfelt sympathy.

San Francisco News Heinie Armstrong sends us his fine monthly report from San Francisco: "The Northern California Clan gathered for lunoh at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on 14 February. 35 Laddies and their lassies appeared despite the rather cool and damp day. The Valentine Day motif together with hearts and candies wre done by Barbara Wickhorst, Rosie Goyette, Betty Armstrong and Helen Todd. Those attending included: Barbara Wickhorst, Peg Winters, Dottie and Pug Truslow, Mig and Ed Maher, Eleanor and Ray Mitchell (all the way from Crabtown), Caroline and Marty Lawrence, and up from Pebble Beach came Ethel and Frank June, and Phyllis and Lucius Chappell, Emmie and Tom Hamilton down from Silverado, Don Hilton, Rosie and Frenchie Goyette, Ella and Coach Gullett, Eddie and Bob Ford, Marian and Harry Day, Marshall Smith, Charlie Beasley, Betty and Heinie Armstrong and Helen and Dave Todd.

Those on the Binnacle List included: Lorene Beasley (broken foot), Gene McDaniel, Hank Henry, Pat Patterson and Claren Duke. Their absence was noted with sadness.

"The excused list included: the McKinstrys —on a trip, the DeKays—visiting in San Diego, Margaret Coll—with Mother Canaga, and Rosie Boyd—having birthday with his children. All others were declared AWOL and are expected to toss something in the money bags."

The following Clan news came to light.

Heinie reports he expects to see Fred Berry on a visit to this area in May. The Clan took this occasion to acclaim kudos for Tom Hamilton for having received the Theodore Roosevelt Award for this year, a most prestigious matter. Tom responded and then gave a summary of the plans and progress toward the new Beacon. Also a report of the next fund drive for the USNA Alumni Association. He is already marshalling his new task group. By reason of the fact that the Hamiltons are in residence at Silverado, the Clan moved to add them to our roster, and a most welcome addition.

Frenchie Goyette having weathered his heart examination, they will be off to Denver and Albuquerque this spring. The Fords leave shortly for a 22-day safari in Africa— Kenya and Tanzania, via Amsterdam, Heidleberg and Frankfurt. It was wonderful to see the Mitchells after so many years. They have been visiting son, David L. Mitchell '57, who is attending Stanford in the Sloan Program. On their way home to Crabtown, they plan on visiting Ray's sister-in-law who

resides on a large ranch in the San Joaquin Valley, thence on to Las Vegas where Ray intends to get back some of the gold he left there previously (Funny Man!). The Days will soon be off for Hawaii. The Junes visited Guatemala and Yucatan on November, thereby missing the earthquakes. The Lawrences enjoyed having Ellen and Charlie Tooke aboard; they arrived via the VIKING STAR. The Lawrences enjoyed a week basking in the Arizona sunshine. The Chappells have taken off to see the beauties of Arizona, Utah and Colorado, thence to visit their son at Fort Leavenworth—and to see their newest grandchild, again a girl, making it three.

Don Hilton took his daughter and grandchild to see Fresno and the Yosemite Park.

Shortly thereafter his sister arrived for a visit and had a very bad fall, resulting in a broken leg. Charlie Beasley reported that he had received a letter from Turk Powell in Miami in which the latter was attempting to identify a group of midshipmen who appear in a snapshot that was taken in Leeds, England, on our cruise to Europe. Lorene B. is having trouble with (a) a broken foot, (b) the flu, and (c) having Charlie underfoot at home! Katrina Wagner reported that she has been on her "last Comanche Raid," and is therefore donating Dick's sword to one of Honor Scholarship midshipmen this Spring. Our sympathies went to Barbara Wickhorst who recently lost her lovely little mother, Churchie, the name given her by Wick. Marshall Smith not only made reservations but he came! He has just about recovered from a very serious operation—and he has lost a wee bit of weight—the hard way! And Heinie A. has thrown away the crutches and hung up the sporty cane, having recovered from the pulled tendon. And good friend Charlie Beasley thwarted the sly move of Clan Chief Heine to have Charlie elected to carry on as Chief, for after all, he doesn't have anything to do these days, etc. It ended up with Heinie being stuck again. Frenchie Goyette has been doing such a great job of prying cash-forluncheons out of the laddies, he was persuaded to carry on. Join us for lunch, next, on Saturday, 22 May, 1976.

Ole Sharp sent the Beacon Fund a check and commented at the time: "As you know we have a very active class organization here in San Diego. Our monthly class luncheons are well-attended, and reported so there is little I can add. Gill Richardson, who lives three doors from us, works for a travel agency and has been off on a trip with a group. He and I are among the few in this area who are still working. I have a very pleasant and useful assignment as consultant to the President of Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Co. I'm also on the Board of Directors and a member of the Executive Committee of the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. The two jobs keep me fairly busy.

"1 have just completed a book on the Vietnam War which will be published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich early next year.

I am fortunate to get a very good publisher.

The title of the book will be Rolling Thunder—Strategy for Defeat! Rolling Thunder was the code name for the air war against North Vietnam. The book should stir up some controversy. Look forward to getting further data from you on the Beacon."

I got more news from Pete Ferrall in a letter the week before last than I have in the past ten years. He writes: "You will no doubt get a more detailed account of the Ferrall visit to Coronado from your San Diego correspondent but we had a whale of a time. Two weeks of beautiful sunshine; Helen even got herself a tan.

"If we had planned it we couldn't have done better. The first week was the Alumni dinner and the presentation to Tom Hamilton. Hank Monroe, President of the Chapter, presided and Buck Brandley was master of ceremonies and all of Tom's Jocks he had coached through the years had a story to tell. Reminded me of our dinner in Guam for Charlie Lockwood with Dick Voge and Fritz Gliem and with you performing. Over 200 attending with '27 on top followed by '21. Then the following week we attended the monthly '27 Lunch. Again we celebrated Emmie and Tom's wedding anniversary.

Tom Flynn as MC hasn't lost a bit of his New York Irish wit and twang.

"Jane and Bill Parham had a lovely party for us with lots of Asiatic shipmates. Bub Ward, Moon Chappie, Larry Freeman and Ward Jarrett. Saw a lot of old shipmates from BBs. Harry Hummer (I was part of his and Madeliene's wedding). Two Gun Coffin, Zondo Zondorak, Walt Winn, Frank Turner, Jimmy Thatch, AB Sutherland. Gill Richardson was leaving the next morning to conduct a tour to the Caribbean. Walter Price tells me that Coronado has so many dropping off they are going to change its name to Terminal Island!

"Had a nice evening with ben Alice and Toby Munn. Talked to Bud Moore on the phone and Mary asked me if I was still smoking those stinking Pittsburgh stoogies.

'Yes,' I said, 'I have one in my mouth now.'

1 don't know if San Diego has recovered from Helen Ferrall and Eleanor Mitchell attending the same class luncheon, but they were there. Cliff Cooper is in great shape as is Ziggy Dawson. My old roommate, Cecil Caufield, still as caustic as ever but looking great. It sure was worth the trip."

We are very sad to report the death of Capt. Alfred Russell Truslow, Jr. USN (Ret.) at his home in Santa Rosa on 26 February 1976. He had been suffering for a protracted period of time with a severe bone deterioration from which there was no recovery. Very highly regarded in his community, memorial services for him conducted by the Masonic Order on 28 Febmary in Santa Rosa were attended by hordes of friends. A number of Classmates and their wives from the Northern California area were also in attendance. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 12 March 1976 following graveside services with full military honors. The Class extends its deep sympathy to his widow, Dorothy.

Paul Siegrist '24 writes to tell us that Frances and George Eraser officiated again this year at the annual Washington Boulder service at Montclair, New Jersey—Frances representing the Eagle Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and George giving the principal oration entitled "What Has George Washington Done For You Lately?"

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The San Diego Group held its Febmary Class Luncheon at the Admiral Kidd "O" Club on 20 February. Ken Keepers reports that the following were in attendance: Muriel and Tex Anders, Ceece Caufield, Bobby and Clarence Coffin, Cliff Cooper, Dale and Tommy Hyrm, Madeline and Harry Hummer, Corra Bess Hammitt, Ken Keepers, Dick Levin, Barbara and Mac McCann, Harriot and Doc Mckechnie, Mims and Mac McKinney, Gladys and Hank Paige. Walter Price, Patsy and Gill Richardson. Ole Sharp, Ann and Alan Sutherland. Lucie and Bus Trafton. A very fine party. Ken also says that the Hummers recently entertained representatives from the famed Scottish Black Watch Pipers and Her Majesty's Royal Marine Band who were here in San Diego as a stop on their nationwide tour in celebration of the Bicentennial.

And for those who have difficulties believing Harry Hummer in all his tales, try this one! He has taught his intelligent French poodle. Pepe, to answer the telephone in their absence. If you don't believe this, phone them when you are next out their way and hear for yourself. Harry says the dog is so damn smart they have to spell words in his presence—and Pepe sometimes corrects their spelling!

Won't you feel badly when the Beacon is finished and because of the fact you were tardy and didn't get around to sending in your contribution you completely missed participation? It's not too late to get that check written and into the mail to Bob Barnes, 2800 Quebec St. NW., Apt. 236, Washington DC 20008. Please do it now.

And if you haven't gotten that up-to-date biography off to the Alumni Association— how about now!!

HOMECOMING 15-17 OCTOBER 1976 May, 1976

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Pres., Capt. Albert O. Momm, USN (Ret.) Sec'y,-Treas., Cdr. John G. Urquhart, USN (Ret.) 117 Hesketh St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Western Corr., BGen. Robert G. Ballance, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 585, Indian Springs, NV 89018 Contrib. WesCoast Corr., RAdm. W. A. Cockell, USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 74 Instead of asking other members of the BLC to assist in the task of soliciting for the Alumni Association annual giving fund (as was done by other classes), Harry Sears undertook the task for the entire Class.

Harry now reports that responses for this worthy cause have been slow in coming in, and reminds us to send in our contributions!

The BLC won no attendance prize at the Alumni Association luncheon in Washington, D.C. held in February. Along with your President, Marcel Gerin and Owsley Stanley represented the class. BLC's corresponding secretary, John Urquhart—along with Mary Tyler—has been in Jamaica. We should have an interesting report later on this trip! We see by the Washington Star that someone snitched John Urquhart's Navy blue cashmere coat and Liberty scarf at the Chevy Chase Club. Why do these things always happen to us Scotchmen? George King and Swede Norgaard have set up a NUTMEGGER get-together—of all places!—in Winter Park, Florida, for the middle of March. A report of this event should also be forthcoming in the near future.

In February, your President, Al Momm— along with Blair—made a trip to interesting Maya country below Vera Cruz, Mexico.

We flew to New Orleans, spent an evening rambling about Bourbon Street observing all the preparations for the coming Mardi Gras, sailed on the FREEPORT for Mexico. The four days at sea were a new experience, all relaxation, with no concern for "who has the deck?" Vera Cruz, not yet spoiled by

tourists, was a marvelous spot for seeing Mexican and Indian history. The ship then went to the oil port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. From here we went by bus for a 4-hour trip across new roads through unspoiled plain and mountain country to the temples at Palenque, once a great ceremonial center for the Mayans. The buildings of the sacred city can be seen from a great distance, setting on terraces in hills or on natural steps, aligned in a row in the foot of the heights or crowning their crests. In order to counteract serious floods produced by several creeks in the rainy season, the inhabitants had resorted to bridges, canals and aqueducts. Restoration of these remarkable temples is currently being carried out by archeologists from Mexican and U. S. universites.

And now the annual report from Ed Dexter: In keeping with my usual Febmary escape from New York City this year I made a "foray to Florida" to see relatives. Classmates and friends.

Arrived at Jacksonville by air in a torrential downpour. Picked up a rental Chevette because it was the only car available, and after driving 1500 miles in two weeks was amazed at the durability, pep and 40 miles to the gallon economy. That's not an ad but a testimonial.

Spent a couple of fine days with Sally and Dutch Deutermann at Melrose in their lakeside chateau of cypress logs. While there Sally cooked an elegant dinner at which the Howard Caldwells and Frank Corbins of '27 from Jacksonville were present. Also saw "Professor" Bill McKean '31, BG USMC (Ret.) whom I had not seen since our graduation. He is still teaching and it certainly agrees with him.

Then on to Winter Park to visit Betty and Swede Norgaard. Both are thriving in this gentle climate in their beautiful home under the ancient oaks. Next day an all day adventure at nearby Disneyworld which to me is the greatest fun place in the USA. Don't miss it.

Next a visit with Bert and John Kent who spend Winters at Delray Beach. While there attended a great cocktail party given by Billie and "Biscuit" Wev '27. Their home was packed to the gunwales with leading locals including the Bob Pines' '27 and Charley Fitzgerald '29.

Down the Florida Keys I found our intrepid seagoing beachcomber Bob Archer in full command of his "fast" (to the dock) cruiser. He is skipper, cook, jimmy legs and occasional navigator, ably assisted by his noisy crew of three small poodles, who instantly come to action when the skipper yells "chow down." Bob was the confident personification of the carefree retiree who was happily doing "his own thing" to the utmost. I must admit I envied him, but since I had set my task to straighten out New York City, I had no time to tarry in this Utopian seaport.

Farther south at Key West I necessarily had to reverse course but not before seeing several friends and this fascinating island full of pirate lore. Unfortunately, I missed seeing Bucky Lee who seemed to be booked solid with social events. However, he does send greetings to all '28.

50 of civilization. He might have reminded some retired navigators that the angular distance between Aswan and Alexandria was central to Eratosthenes' measurement of the earth. Am surprised that Chick does not feel qualified for the third (bleep) position on the king's household staff—I would never have suspected any fiscal impairment.

"Our chapter lunch in Febmary (still Bill) turned out thirteen of us: Armbmst, Ashford, Brandley, Darnell, Hezlep, Hill, Ledbetter, Loomis, Lynch, Rodimon, Strong, Triebel and Wilson. Stan titillated the group by reporting on his view of Black's Beach, the one eastern travel agents are featuring.

Swimsuits optional; and no one has yet picked up his/her option as yet. Stan says things look pretty good through Navy binoculars, but after installation of his 8" telescope on the porch he will expect to be accorded special classification on the '29 Freeloaders Chart. We circulated one of Kemp's pictures taken of the WB&A group.

It makes us wonder whether the age spread between the men and their wives could possibly be as great out here. Bill."

Cool aides A luncheon at the Jimmy James' residence in Annapolis recently took advantage of a rather unusual fact. By coincidence, the four aides that served Jimmy and his deputy.

Bob Moore, during his four years as Chief of Buships unexpectedly were all together, briefly, in the Washington-Annapolis area.

They and their great gals (who also served as aides wives so effectively do) had one rousing Bull Session of fond memories. Significantly all these former aides later made flag rank, except for Dick Foster who was grievously injured in an aircraft collision and who was retired early. The picture shows Jimmy's favorite hostess, Ginny, with Bob and Sue Mills '42, Petey and Russ Bryan '45, Susie and Frank Frankenburger '40, Jane and Dick Foster '41, and Dot and Bob Moore '30.

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Pres., RAdm. Bill Kabler USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) Corr. Secretaries: So. Cal., Cdr. W. L Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bayview Hts. Dr., San Diego CA 92105 No. Cal., VAdm. George Beardsley USN (Ret.) 985 Condnental Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025 Florida, Cdr. Russ Hart USNR (Ret.) 1700 Dana Blvd., Merritt Island FL 32952 Percent Members: 76 Ah, Spring! Its gentle lassitutions have wilted the pens of our Class Correspondents and of individuals as well. Fortunately Chick Frankel returned from a trip to the crisis points of the Mid-East and submitted his debrief. "Used a Swiss travel agency for two week tours to Morocco and Egypt, mainly because of the difficulty in obtaining hotel accommodations as freelancers. We got ourselves back and forth from Geneva on a 45-day excursion ticket. The Moroccan trip was cancelled (too many scared off) but we went on our own, hiring a car through Marrakesch, Meknes, Fez and Rabat,

with side ventures into the Atlas mountains.

Dodged camels, asses, and wandering peasantry. Learned that the king has three wives, 125 concubines and only two (bleep). We were both agreeably surprised by the cleanliness as compared to the Near East countries. Returned to Geneva, getting colder by the minute. Off to Sadatland with 24 on the tour; we were the only Americans. Cairo to Asswan by train, six days on a riverboat cruising the Upper Nile and ending up with four days operating around Cairo. The relocated Abu Simbel temple is a truly magnificent engineering feat, work going on with the Philae Temple. Sightseeing is particularly hard work in Egypt—lots of climbing, ducking, camel-riding, and, if one is interested, lots of mental concentration on the historical and social aspects of those times.

On seeing the Sphinx I was reminded of the Naval Academy poem detailing the strange lovelife of the camel (anyone remember?).

From what we saw and learned we conclude that the Pharaohs spent their lives preparing for the next world. Certainly must have kept down unemployment. The Egyptian museum, while poorly organized and maintained, has a fascinating collection, even though the early grave-robbers made off with much loot. About the country itself, we found that it is slowly backing into the 20th Century; there is pervasive poverty, a noticeable decay of those elements which existed under the British regime. For those who have been there before—it is still the land of the baksheesh. Now home, Jimmy Hezlep coaxed me into addressing his Rotarian Club meeting at San Clemente yesterday. He and Ruth were in fine fettle.

Chick."

Postscript by Bill Darnell, the one unwilled correspondent: "Chick's spelling of Asswan 1 at first suspected of being a Frankel pun, but after a lot of research 1 see that in some circles Assuan is the preferred spelling, not our more familiar Aswan. So, don't let the editor give you any trouble about it, especially since Chick philosophically reflects that one could hardly see Egypt without recognizing anew its almost unique position as one of the cradles

Does anyone know what outfit has the Class Ring dies? Woodie Teague needs a new miniature. Did you notice the grandiloquent statement in Bill Kabler's last class letter? "Our Class paper work is now up to date!" How about campaigning by incumbent presidents! Does anyone have his old midshipmen cap and perhaps a pair of the trousers without sidepockets? Preparation for the Fiftieth commenced recently with the donation by Charlie Warfield of a mint condition 1929 letter sweater. We shall be greeted at the hospitality suite by a "middle" in an authentic '29 uniform (for going over the wall). We hope also to have a long shelf of copies of books written by '29ers and their wives. Not to be borrowed. Any other suggestions?

We observe that Alton Meeker's book Shysterism, U.S.A. has gone into third edition. This is a book filled with excellent financial-legal advice, brought forth from Alton's own bitter experiences with the property courts in the oil country. Alton sank a large number of producing wells, only to face the legal raids of the oil barons.

This book is quite a contrast to the three volumes of Philippine fairy tales (Professor Monk) which Alton produced, with fascinating illustrations by his wife.

The several lunches held at the Alumni House in Crabtown, by the WB&A area shipmates and mates have been particularly enjoyable, partly because of the House facilities and help. We all will be enjoying them at The Fiftieth coming up. The photo is by Kemp T., and the excellence of the several he has submitted attests his ability, since forsaking the vices, to master any art. The graybeard at one o'clock high, telling a 1929 unleaked story to Pres. Kabler is your secty.

The beard was acquired while Cal was cook and seaman aboard Don Eller's windjammer, trying to get around Cape Hatteras.

Never got around and had to put-put through the Dismal Swamp. When Cal got off the bus in Washington with seabag, Micky broke up. "Daughter Number One has got to see That!" So, no shave. Then Number One insisted that Number Two had to see it. After Number Two broke up, the principal of Cal's high school insisted that he teach en Shipmate

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Pres., RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Secy, RAdm. John Cnimpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville,MD 20851 Percent Members: 78

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Pres., VAdm. Lloyd M. Mustin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Francis D. Foley, USN (Ret.) 77 Shipwright St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 74

Lunch at the .Alumni House barbe, inasmuch as the teeners "esteem facial fescue." But little else. Pictured are (clockwise) Vida and Roy Benson, Cay and Johnny Davison, Bill Kabler, Cal Laning, Vlada Tolley, Jerry Miller, and Lx)uise Britt.

(Photo by Tolley.)

Speaking of Class Rings (Herb was on the Ring Committee). Melba Nash seems to have resumed the seagoing life which Herb long followed as purser on liners. Melba writes, "I took off from LAX in November for Singapore, with stops in Guam and Manila.

I especially wanted to see the Naval Headquarters in Guam, since Herb had chosen the site for Admiral Nimitz during W^WII. In Singapore we boarded the freighter SS AMERICAN MAIL, visiting Sri I^nka, Bombay, Delhi, Agra and Karachi. Then Balawan, Yokkaichi and Pusan. Christmas was at seaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yes, we had trees, beautiful decorations and even gifts. We celebrated New Year's Eve in Pusan and got up early to listen to the Rose Bowl Game. The Great Circle Route across the North Pacific offered rolling swells, dolphins and flying fish.

Ashore, many people went out of their way to assist us, which proves that kindness knows no boundaries. I retired from teaching last June. I'm rather surprised I don't miss teachingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I've been too busy. Melba."

All other Chicks are non-correspondent in the Spring. However, several have pursued inquiries about Vinson Hall. In regard to the latter, your secretary, a tmstee, begs to report that he sees its financial future to be exceptionally sound, even in these days of distress to so many retirement communities.

We have leamed only through the new edition of the Alumni Register that Paul Woemer died last September. The Moose was a great athlete and Classmate, who must have left part of his endurance on our gridirons. We have no word from Jean, but believe she still lives in Chatham, New Jersey. We are still searching for the current address of Mrs. Claire Miller, the wife of our first class president. Jerry O'Donnell communicates concern, even horror, that May, 1976

two such goys, pardon, Protestants, as Rosy Junghans and Cal Laning are permitted to teach in a Catholic school. Charlton Rogers, who went back to St. Louis, has gone back to work for the nth time. This time is another "regulatory" mission to keep younger generations from even thinking about Chapter Eleven. Why can't our other Missouri boy, Pat Humphrey, join the defense corps?

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Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie. USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Herbert H. Marable, USN (Ret.) 100 Askewton Rd., Round Bay, Severna Park MD 21146 Percent Members: 83 Your secretary feels that a note of considerable interest just recently received from Jack Moreno should be passed on to all hands even though you may have to be somewhat late in sharing the joy of the event. John Gragg married Mrs. Roseanne Terry on 14 February. The couple celebrated the wedding in John's new home above San Clemente overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Attending the wedding were daughters and grandchildren of the bride and groom as well as many friends including Gertmde and John Seargent, Wilma and Joe Whitaker, Madeleine and Bowen McLeod, Betty and Warren McClain, and Francis and Ned Harrell, the George Ashfords of '29 and Betty and Elliot Pownell. After the wedding many joined in a no-host dinner at the Mission Viejo Country Club for the "retelling of old tales." Sorry more of us could not attend to wish John and his new bride Godspeed.

Virginia and Herb Marable (your corresponding secretary) have just returned from a motor trip to Savannah, Georgia, St. Augustine and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Atlanta.

Here and There with '32 We continue to receive both direct and indirect indications of changes in address on the part of the restless Class of '32. The latest came in a good-natured needling phone call from none other than Chub Ruble who embarrassed us by saying that even if the Secretary didn't know where he was. Shipmate (as well as the IRS) did. Apparently Virginia and Chub abandoned Illinois in favor of the North Carolina mountains some time ago. They would welcome any Classmates passing through Whispering Pines where they can be found at 437A Flyrod St. (ZIP 28389). This notification, as well as a request from Don Thomas for an up-date on the addresses of '32 widows, has prompted an effort by Leon Kintberger and your scribe to again overhaul our lists. Don will receive copies as well as new address labels for his on-going use in connection with the 45th; all hands will receive a current directory at the time of that reunion. We would let you have it (hah!) now except for the double cost of printing and mailing entailed.

Shipmate has promulgated a new set of guidelines for Class News. Although we believe that we have been in general conformance with the magazine's editorial policies, we acknowledge that brevity is the soul of wit and plead guilty to padding the column when we have no news from the field.

Area representatives and many others who send us material for possible publication usually indicate that they are more than willing for us to edit as we may see fit. We will continue to do this except when a correspondent expressly requests a verbatim insert. Poetry is not normally accepted unless there is some special reason for a particular piece. Pictures are welcome provided they are in sharp focus. Black and white prints are much preferred, but please do not write a caption on the back of a picture (use a paper taped to the back or a separate sheet). All pictures will be returned to the senders, but you must be patient. Speaking of photographs, we have a hilarious one of Midshipman Nemo Howe depicting our funloving hero swathed in a short towel and wearing black shoes, white leggings, detached stiff cuffs, bat wing collar with black bow tie, sword belt with whisk broom strategically suspended from the buckle, an improvised aiguillette and a nondescript cap. "The General," as the picture is captioned, is trying to look very stem, which he barely succeeds in doing, though he might qualify for the center-fold of an appropriate publication.

52 Some of the details have faded, which is probably just as well. In any case. Nemo's room is in obvious disarray and we certainly wouldn't want the Brigade to get the wrong impression of how "Bankrupt Hall" was in the good old days! Therefore we give you instead the accompanying picture, rated "G", of Bill Busik '43 and Dimi Dimitrijevic standing in back of the two "Captain's chairs" presented by Horace Rounds to the Alumni Association on behalf of the Class.

Horace did the intricate needlepoint cushions of the Naval Academy and '32 crests himselfâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are very handsome and a great credit, both to Horace and the Class.

Dimi Dimitrijevic and Bill Busik with Horace Rounds' chairs Bill Tagg wrote to report that Elinor and he were embarking on a Caribbean cmise in the Spring and hoped to make contact with Bill Vrooman while in Port-au-Prince. He added that "things are going along O.K. out here (Los Altos). We are trying to take care of Sara Ann (Munger) since Mai passed away. I retired from Ix)ckheed in early Febmary after more than 19 years with them."

Inspired by a reminder from the Quarles previously reported to you, the Foleys made their third visit to Bermuda, this time on a week's golf package deal. This enabled Clair and your Secretary to try four different courses, all super; we played 18 holes a day on foot and not a la cart{e). Some of the hills are murder, but the weather (end of Febmary) was great and the courses not crowded. Ran into Ted White in Hamilton during a last-minute shopping spree. Apparently Ann and Ted go down there frequently and love it.

As of 9 March, 127 "yeses" and 42 "nos" have been returned to Don Thomas & Co. with well over 100 Classmates yet to be heard from regarding the 45th reunion. It's very important to the Committee to keep our commitment to the Hotel del Coronado as accurate as possible to avoid disappointments. If you are one who has been procrastinating about this, please give Don some indication of your intentions, whether it be yes, no, or maybe. FYI he has been completely cleared on a "need to know" basis and can be depended upon to divulge this vital intelligence only to others in the same category.

Another tribute to Tex Leverett, this from Earl Hydeman, one of his roommates, is passed along for your information: "We have lost another good Classmate, a man

who was energetically engaged in a great variety of activities in spite of his (later) physical troubles. . . . I remember one period of several months duration when he spent all his study hours leaming shorthand, just because it would be useful some day.

He did his studying for classes during the five minutes before each formation, but was usually in the second section in every subject." Earl adds that "Theora and I are now in our second year as Virginia Beachers and are enjoying it thoroughly. Our double-handful of Classmates down here are somewhat scattered around the area, from Jerry Miller on the westem side of Hampton Roads to Walt Asmuth on the Atlantic beachfront.

The Asmuths, Hopkins, Howes and Princes are all close enough to see, occasionally, however."

Dick Mandelkorn reports that Marjorie Champion and he were married in Santa Fe in early January. She is from Pendleton, Oregon. The two met on a trail trip in the high mountain wildemess above Durango, Colorado, last Summer. Katy and Rip Raring attended the wedding, as did Fran and Nev Shafer '35 and Jeanne and Jim Dare '39 (both old Sandia shipmates). The bride and groom are back in Santa Fe after a month's trip to Mexico. Welcome to '32, Marge! We all look forward to meeting you and seeing Dick again at the 45th.

Anne Thomas has rejoined Don after coming to Annapolis to attend the funeral of her cousin, and Emily Mustin's brother, Tom Morton '33, so well known to and beloved by all of us in '32. To Tom's widow.

Sue, as well as Emily and Anne, we extend heartfelt sympathy.

A recent rather disappointing inspection of the 32nd Company Wardroom, sponsored by the Class, prompted Lloyd Mustin to appoint a committee consisting of Dimi Dimitrijevic, Count Ruckner and Corky Ward to check into the matter and come up with recommendations as to what should be done to upgrade the room and make it more attractive as well as popular among the midshipmen for whom it is intended. The committee reported their findings at the March luncheon of the Washington-Annapolis chapter (another spirited affair, attended by some 25 of us, about evenly split between the contentious and the conciliatory!). It will require approximately $400 to provide the basics needed, not a very large sum considering that we somehow had discontinued contributing annually to support of the room as originally had been decided by the Class.

Sam Moncure sounded a warning note that the Class Funds now total only $2,500 and that we had better begin to think about stemming the erosion, but not necessarily at the expense of the Wardroom. Lloyd handed the problem of financing the room to the Class Council. Incidentally, the midshipmen themselves are willing to help, so let's not get the idea they are looking for a handout. We will get back to you on this subject.

Meanwhile, back on the ranch, how about taking pen in hand and telling us what mischief you are up to? Help is obviously needed here.

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Pres., VAdm. B. M. Strean, USN (Ret.) 5038 North 30th St., Ariington, VA 22207 Sec'v-Treas., Capt. D. R. McMullen, USN (Ret.) 8828 Buming Tree Rd., Bethesda MD 20034 Percent Members: 72 Headed for a Caribbean cruise? Saint Lucia calls and so does Lew Davis. Lew finally got around to reading the June 1975 issue of Shipmate wherein the distribution of the '33 population is summarized and discovered that whereas we had listed the '33 population of the Virgin Islands as one (1) we had neglected to include his island. Actually, Lew surmised that we had erroneously listed St. Lucia as one of the Virgins (islands, i.e.) and since I can't think of a better explanation I won't argue with him. Anyhow, the real burden of Lew's letter to me was not to get the geography of St. Lucia straight but to be sure that Classmates knew of this watering hole in the Windward Islands; the Davis aerie known as "Topgallant" is available as a refuge for '33ers afoot on the island (he is the only Capt. Davis listed in the 'phone book).

Jimmy Ogden made a winter trip to Florida and checked in with a few C/Ms. Charlene and Dick Derickson live in Key West and were hosting Margaret and Gil Richards (Long Branch, New Jersey) for sunshine and deep sea fishing. Up in Orlando Betty and Jim visited briefly with the Reedys and then after visiting with some relatives, the Ogdens next stop was Pinehurst, North Carolina. The visit to Pinehurst included a round of golf with Chub Ruble and Pete Galantin and dinner with Rus Kefauver and Ruf Taylor where the piece de resistance was quail shot by Ruf the day before.

In February Janet and Smoke Strean did some housesitting in Pauma Valley, Califomia for Ruth and Jack Stewart who were on a cruise to Puerto Rico. While in Pauma Valley, Lou Fritter (Charley's widow) and Jean Hampton (Ike's widow) made brief visits. Smoke also saw the Hayden Leons who have a lovely home in Palos Verdes overlooking the Pacific; Hayden will retire this year at industry's magic age of 65 and will then devote full time to skiing and sailing. While on the coast Smoke checked on the movie for which he had been technical adviser {Battle of Midway); the movie will be released in June.

The Los Angeles branch of the Naval Academy Alumni Association will have its annual June Week West Reunion on 19 June in the QUEEN MARY at Long Beach.

Last year of the some 400 odd celebrants there were 22 from '33, so it is quite a bash.

Reuben Stanley who has sent me the scoop asks that anyone not in the Los Angeles area, and particularly East Coasters who may plan to be out that way in June, contact him for reservations or more detailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Capt. R. E. Stanley USN (Ret.), 4016 Via Larga Vista, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274, phone: (213) 378-6647.

In late January Kay and Jim Tucker were passing through Washington enroute to a Florida holiday in Fort Lauderdale.

Jim called me and after discussing everything from our NAPC days at Norfolk to Shipmate

53 and including his retirement, he promised to really get in touch when they came back north. They got to Fort Lauderdale all right because a card from Lem Stevens down there says so. Peggy and Lem Stevens and Bug Shelby drove to North Palm Beach for an Alumni luncheon where they ran into Helen and Frank Gill, down from Stuart.

On 10 Febmary the Washington-Annapolis group held the monthly luncheon at the Congressional Country Club (Charlie Blick and "D. R." McMullen hosts)—there were twenty attendees and it looks like the increasing trend towards retirement will mean bigger and better attendance as time goes on. Bob Bamum let the word sneak out that his grandson, Stephen N. Yard, was the first candidate to be notified of acceptance at the Naval Academy, Class of 1980, and so far as I know the first grandson of a '33er to enter the Academy. Bill (Veazie) Pratt couldn't make the luncheon at Congressional but a note of regret contained news of his son. Marine Capt. A. Nichols Pratt, who has left his Company Command at the Washington Marine Barracks and interesting duty as a social aide at the White House.

Some of those questionnaires are sUll trickling in and the latecomers are really among the better ones because they all have excuses for being late plus a little extra news. Larry Neville, for example, has retired from gainful employment and seems to have forgotten the very first commandment of military life: "Keep your mouth shut and your (you know what) open and never volunteer for anything but leave."

First it was the Navy League and he was elected to the board of directors of the New York Council; then it was the Naval Order of the U.S. to which he has been elected Vice-Commander of the New York Commandry; he is also President of the Naval Academy Association of New York: and if this is not enough he spends two or three days a week working on Operation Sail 1976. Charlotte Neville has had a painful back ailment for the past couple of years for which hospitalization in January did no good so in mid-Febmary was trying acupuncture. Charlotte's and Larry's daughter, Carla, will be married sometime this Spring—probably before you have read this.

Bob Keating and his "do-it-yourself aircraft From Boeme, Texas, Bob Keating says he will retire from teaching in June of this year and will then build a permanent retirement home in the San Antonio area.

Bob sent the photo of himself seated in a VW-powered aircraft built by him as a school project; it was test flown in December 1975 and is now fully operational for May, 1976

fun flying. When the Class voted for Annapolis as the scene for the 45th Betty and Shelly Shellabarger in Littleton, Colorado, were taken off the hook—they had no trouble figuring out that he was the only C/M living anywhere near Colorado Springs.

Shelly is partially retired and helps run his brother's cattle ranch and next comes golf and traveling. I should add that Shelly was downright enthusiastic about the prospect of a reunion in "colorful Colorado" as was Carter Bennett in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Carter is fully retired and spends his time watching things grow, cutting firewood, keeping 17 acres fenced and mowed, and installing and removing tire chains. Charlie Cundiff (Albuquerque) is also fully retired and like Dick Ashworth (Santa Fe) does quite a bit of state side traveling with a trailer. Pete Brown (Phoenix) says he is only partially retired as he is still doing a few articles but other than that he likes to travel and does quite a bit of target shooting.

A note from Jocko Macpherson advises that in Febmary he married Mederies (Med) Fowler, widow of RAdm. R. L. Fowler USN '36. Pres Belcher ('33) was best man.

Med and Jocko will be living at 1730 Avenida del Mundo, # 3 0 8 , Coronado CA 92118.

And now the bad news. Classmates will be saddened to leam of the sudden death of Tommy Morton at his home in Annapolis in Febmary. Also in Febmary, Ren Hayden's wife Betty passed away at Letterman in San Francisco.

Tommy Morton's son, John, could not retum from London in time for his father's funeral service at the Naval Academy, but he wrote a most moving eulogy about his father that expresses so well the affection that those of us who knew Tommy felt.

Following are excerpts from this beautiful statement: Some of us have gathered to honor a man. Whether a friend or a relation, each one of us knew this man in a unique and personal way. A human being can be many things to many people. A friend, a foe, a son, a father, a subordinate, a leader. My father was all these things and more, to many people. If we compare them all, perhaps we would discover that what was so uniquely personal had a quality about it which was shared by many others.

I believe that I, as his son, shared with you these same qualities of the man. My father was simply a man of integrity. Honest, loyal, direct. A man whom you could tmst. a man of his word. He was a good man. His goodness reached out to us and brought out the goodness in ourselves. The Navy was his life, not his ambition. He was an officer and a gentleman. His life was rewarded not only by his great success but by his greater friends. If we look around to all those assembled, both near and far, we must feel a sense of oneness. WTiat we have in common is the acquaintane of this man.

Those who left us cross unknown seas, to a world where, in the sublime beauty of the cosmic womb, all the great mysteries of time and space reveal themselves. But his goodness he has left behind in us. We must not grieve, therefore, for his departing, nor

must we grieve for those close to him, nor for ourselves. Rather we should rejoice that a man such as he was here on this earth, for a time and for a part of our lives. We stop for a moment, then, to realize as we look around at ourselves, that we too are good people and that the goodness which we shared with him we share with each other, and can and do share with others.

This is the miracle of life itself. And this miracle we have all shared. It is a miracle foimded on love, that divine and incomprehensible impulse. Has not that same impulse gathered us here as well? Such then is another example of the power of that impulse. We must bear no regrets for the past, for we cannot undo what has been done.

But what we may be aware of today, we must use to shape the future. Though another miracle has taken one of our number to another life, it is we who still remain.

So as we, together, take our next breath of this our life, let us remain as one. And may the memory of this man inspire us to realize further the goodness that we have within us, so that when we retum to our chosen paths, we may take with us that goodness and love, to share with others we may meet along the way.

34 Pres., Capt. C. M. Bertholf, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 77 The sad news of the death of our Classmate Al Kilmartin on 11 Febmary was received from many sources and is passed on to all of the Class. The Class sends sympathy to Maribel and the four children, and made a contribution to the Heart Fund in Al's memory. Russ Maynard was one of these many sources and said that several Classmates were at the services, namely the Irelands, the Deakins, Jack Parker and Marian Paton. He also told of Rule's heart malfunction just three days before Christmas with eight days in coronary care unit.

She is now at home in what promises to be a gradual recovery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from us all.

The Maynards see Fran and Dick Ely often as they have moved to Carmel Valley, as well as Perram and John McGillis who live practically next door in Aptos. They also see more of their Navy son, Cdr. Mike '59, now that he is on duty at Long Beach Navy Shipyard with his family.

Jean and Paul Van Leunen seem to be rooted to Seattle as they have two children in Seattle and one in Oregon, and they like the Northwest.

Jim Bentley reports he is still teaching Math in Napa Valley High School and is looking forward to his next and last year of teaching before retiring to Florida.

The Class of '34's monthly get-together for March was a combination dinner at the O&FC USNA followed by the Masqueraders' winter musical Of Thee 1 Sing. A group of 34 Classmates and their wives were aboard to enjoy this program.

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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 'Vorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 68 First for the good news:—Mildred Mini and RAdm. Carroll B. Jones ('26) were married on 26 December 1975 at Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado. We wish them many wonderful years together. They plan to make their home at Millie's (1414 Sixth St., Coronado CA 92118) which is also the residence of her father, VAdm. Elliott Buckmaster ('12).

about to sag.) We wish Jay luck and a fair (tail) wind.

Dorothy and Durward Gilmore got tired of the exceptional cold weather in Kansas City this past winter, so, when a friend offered them the use of a real nice house in Palm Springs in Febmary, they accepted.

Sally and Cy Austin spent six very enjoyable days with them there. Cy and Durward were roommates during Plebe year. Consequently, Durward has worked his way up to being Senior VP of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. A card from Johnnie Cline, dated 12 February, from Acapulco, Mexico, reported that he and Virginia fell in love with that place last year, so took a villa there this year for a family houseparty of 10, their offspring and their spouses, coming from all over. In addition to missing some Illinois winter, Johnnie said he and Virginia really had a ball.

Gloria and "J.B." Cown

Margaret and Dave Kaigler

Two other pictures herewith of couples who attended our Homecoming 40th but were at tables other than those shown in the March Shipmate. Dave Kaigler notes that theirs is a few years old, and J. B. Cown selected theirs as being the only one of them together which is clear and bright enough to print.

About the time this issue of Shipmate hits the street. Jay and Swede Westin will be hitting the "Bikecentennial Trans-America Trail." Jay hopes to be among those starting out on 16 May from Astoria, Oregon, to bicycle across country in 84 days, ending up at Williamsburg, Virginia. Swede will tag along driving a "sagwagon," if those running the Bikecentennial permit. (Can't find "sagwagon" in the dictionary, but suppose it is used to pick up those who are

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Pres., Capt. F. G. Law, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 71 There will be no attempt at a philosophical introduction this month because once again we have lots of news tidbits—thanks to the many prompt responses to our President's Annual State-of-the-Class Memo sent out in January along with advance information regarding the 40th Reunion. Looks like there will be a large tumout for the latter. In fact, as of this writing (8 March) Maryland Inn is practically filled already.

The only problem has been that some of you failed to indicate whether twin or double beds were desired. So if you failed to tell Frank your choice, you'd better drop him a line right now and state your desires.

Kirby and Dave McClintock Dave McClintock whose picture was among those missed at our Homecoming 40th, is shown here with his wife, Kirby. He reports he retired on 1 Febmary 1976 from his position with the University of Northern Michigan as Director of Campus Development. Dave says he expects to continue to work some as a consultant but at least he'll now have time to "tum his hat around," and the local fish will suffer when they get out from under their Febmary load of ice and snow.

Changes to our 1975 address list, noted this past month: Higgle Higginbotham's, which was shown incorrectly in the March column, should be Canyon Road Towers # 9 0 5 , 123 Second Ave., Salt Lake City UT 84103; French Wampler has left the Washington Metro area and has joined the Califomia contingent at 5110 Atherton St. # 6 0 , Long Beach CA 90815. The 1976 address list is expected to be out soon and will include the above.

'35ers get together at Tucson On 28 January, Lib and Bub Ward and Sally and Cy Austin left their SoCal homes and went to Tucson, Arizona, to visit Fran and Slade Cutter. The Wards and Austins rented a house at Green Valley (about 25 miles south of Tucson) and the Cutters came down in their mobile home and camped in the back yard. They all had "the time of their lives," golfing and sightseeing in Arizona and Mexico each day and playing family poker each evening.

After 4 days, they shifted to Tucson for 2 more days with Fran and Slade doing the hosting. Sometime during this period they stopped long enough for this picture for Shipmate (1 to r ) : Slade, Fran, Bub, Lib, Sally and Cy. Bunny and Bertram Herold were planning a 30 day trip to England this Summer, but then changed their minds, buying a Mercedes-Benz instead.

Louisa and Jeff Parker's son, Thomas J., attended Williams College (Massachusetts); and Hilary Higgins of Sewickley, Pennsylvania attended Pine Manor J. C. (Massachusetts) and Katherine Gibbs School (Boston). So, Tom and Hilary are engaged to be married. No date yet for the big event, but reportedly it won't be until Tom's salary equals hers. She is a medical administrator at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The Class has made a donation to the Building Fund of the Church of the Good Shepherd at Maitland, Florida, in memory of Pete Petrie, as suggested by his widow, Eunice.

The 11 February Valentine luncheon at Vinson Hall was highly successful and wellattended. However, once again we missed those of the Annapolis contingent who usually make it a point to be present at this annual event. We hope it was not the "flu" that has been going around in this area that precluded their attendance. If it was, we hof>e by now all have had a speedy recovery.

Present to enjoy the special menu of Chicken Kiev were: Dick Bradley, Ede and Bill Ellis, Parker Folsom, Willard Hanger, Rosa and Frank Law, Margo and John Oseth, Margot and Jewett Phillips—now living in Leesburg, Virginia, Kathleen and Jack Ryder, Mary Ware, and Joe Woodville. Only news picked up was that Willard Hanger had his recuperation period after his operation at Hilton Head. The only business item was a reminder that Helena and Jim Gray have invited Classmates to join them on 4 June for a cocktail party at their Washington residence to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our graduation and the beginning of our careers. Those from out of town who anticipate accepting this invitation are reminded that Helena and Jim would appreciate a note saying that you'll be present—this so they can have an idea of who and how many will be in attendance. So drop them a line right now; say you'll be present; and we'll look forward to seeing you. For those who don't have a calendar handy, 4 June is a Friday.

A happy surprise arrived, unfortunately just after our deadline for the April Shipmate, in the form of a note from Mederies Fowler and "Mac" Macpherson ('33). It announced that they were married on 2 Shipmate

55 Febmary 1976, and that upon return from their honeymoon would be living in Med's Coronado condominium. Our best wishes to you both for a long and happy life together, and we'll be looking forward to seeing you at the 40th Reunion in October.

Ginny Stark was back east in March for her Mother's 96th birthday. We spent a most pleasant evening with her at dinner and bridge and catching up on the Coronado news on 5 March. We won't dwell on the bridge game, but the Ginny's stories and the reminiscing about the late '40s, as Parkfairfax neighbors was great. Harry is still teaching, but looking forward to re-retiring and playing golf. Kathy is still up in Nevada working at a ski resort. We'll be looking forward to her retum with Harry for the 40th in October.

"Von" Burkart's visit to Coronado in early Febmary prompted a class get-together hosted by Carol and Ralph Humes. Among those present to welcome "Von" were: Anne and Otis Cole, Joan and Bill Thomas, Charley Holcombe, Margie Holmshaw, Jane and Bill Parham, Mildred Mann, Ginny and Harry Stark, "Med" and "Mac" Macpherson, and "Skeeter" Gardes ('37). "Von" says one thing stands out in his mind: "The fellow's looked older and grayer, but the girls all looked so young and pretty." We know what he means!

Febmary also brought forth another C;oronado get-together when Marj and Don Wibon visited Ann and Otis Cole for a weekend and a sail in Otis' boat. Gathered around to greet them were: Charlie Holcombe, Mildred Mann, Marshall Thompson, Lou and Don Merker, Ely and Duke Roberson, Carol and Ralph Humes, Susie and Ed Hoffman, Ann and Dick Pratt, Joan and Bill Thomas, Jane and Bill Parham, Margie Holmshaw, Ginny and Harry Stark, and George Winne.

A note to Frank Law from Winnie Walker, Cal Lawrence's widow and now Mrs. Wm. T. Walker residing in Cuyahoga FaUs, Ohio, brought the following word: "Have enjoyed the memos over the years.

Share them with Cal's sister who lives in Canton, about 35 minutes from here, and whom we see frequently. Most of the names are not familiar, but there always are one or two I did know. . . . A lot of water has flowed over the dam since I last saw you, and most of it has been good. . . . My very best to you, Rosa, and all my other friends in '36."

And now to be shared with you are news tidbits gleaned from the many responses to our President's January memo: "Moose" Brown: " . . . We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Fall. Right now (23 Feb.), we are getting ready to go to Mexico. We leave Saturday for Mexico City where we will stay about one week.

We hope to see a lot of the city and its environs in the time we've allotted. Then we will fly to Minda in the Yucatan Peninsula for several days where we expiect to visit the more important Mayan ruins. After Minda we will fly to New Orleans for one night, and then on home where we will stay for the Summer. We find Tidewater a delightful place to be in this part of the year."

Fred Chenault: ". . . All is well in Southem Califomia. Katie and I have seen Von May, 1976

Burkart and Sylvia and Bob Odening recently. We don't get to San Diego very often, and there aren't many '36er's in North San Diego County. . . . We're off in April for the Orient with two other retired couples.

Katie has conned me into bringing her home from the Homecoming Reunion via ship through the Panama Canal — she didn't have to work very hard to do it!! Maybe some day we'll tire of traveling, but we hope not soon. . . ."

Jim Coddington: ". . . We are currently building a new home in North Carolina and expect to move down there in June. Since we don't know what our schedule will be in the Fall, we can't do anything about Homecoming. I plan to write Bill Ellis shortly and give him all the dope." Good to hear from you Jim, but hope your move doesn't preclude your joining us at the 40th. May your contractor finish on schedule.

Carl Fellows: "There is no news at this end, and I can appreciate the problems with which you are faced in trying to get news of the Class for each issue of Shipmate. 1 look forward to the publication, particularly to read about our Classmates. . . . We had planned, up until recently, to move to Severna Park on my retirement which could come some time within the next three years.

However, we have sold the house in Severna Park and are not sure at this time just where we will relocate, if at all. . . . Regards to all; am looking forward to the 40th— now that I have the right Year."

John Graham: ". . . Gladys is presently recovering from major foot surgery, so our current acdvities are somewhat limited. She should be completely recovered prior to Summer. We are planning to leave here in August for an extended trip to the east coast, and will spend most of our time in the New England area. Until then, we're both looking forward to the 40th." We are sorry to leam of Gladys' operation, and we all wish her the speedy recovery you predict and look forward to seeing you both in October.

Bill Groner: ". . . Probably Chuck Houston has already informed you, but as of about now (2 March), he and Liz are moving to Hawaii. Their new address will be: Condominium Resorts Hawaii, Box 214, Hanalei, Kauai HI 96714. Not much news to report from out here, though I've been hoping for something to send Bill Ellis since I know what a job it is to dig up an interesting column every month. My search for Class Agents brought me several very nice letters, but nothing much that would fit into Bill's column. . . . I hope to make the 40th for at least part of the festivities, but if 1 do, I'll be staying with my family on the Eastem Shore; so won't need any special accommodations. However, keep me advised of what will be happening."

Bob Higginson: "No news; I am still unretired and expect to be for a bit. Unless something happens, I probably won't be up for 40th or soon. Thanks for the Roster updating. Take care; all my best to all up north."

Bill Lewis: " . . . I retired from the Virginia Employment Commission at the end of July last year and Milly and I have been enjoying a life of leisure seeing this fine country—just a couple of tourists. . . . l.X)ok-

ing forward to seeing everyone at Homecoming."

Jack Noel: ". . . Through Jack Janney's sister in Seattle, Mrs. Carl Jensen, I have learned of the address of Malcolm J. Odell: Shiriey Center, MA 01465. We have exchanged letters. He roomed with Jack, Nohrden, and me during Plebe Summer, but had a bit of trouble with Math and did not graduate. Am sure he would welcome a note from you urging him to come to the Reunion. . . . Mary and I were in Kabul for a week recently on a business trip. For history buffs who relish a remote and scenic country, this is the place. The people are friendly and not affluent enough to hassle visitors for tips. Rough getting in and out during the winter with only a small field (VFR) at 6,000 feet surrounded by mountains to 16,000 feet. Autumn is glorious, and you can see the old game of the Mongol Hordes, Bozkashi, which is gang warfare on horseback over the possession of a headless calf. . . . Unfortunately we cannot make the Reunion since we must take our home leave in August. October is much too busy here in Tehran. Maybe we'll make a football weekend in early September. . . . We will be back at our Sotogrande house near Gibraltar in March during the period the Iranians celebrate their New Year and everyone secures. For any of our golfing Classmates, the Sotogrande house is empty but ready all winter and we boast the two best golf courses in Europe. The new one, Robert Trent Jones, is superb, uncrowded always, and Henry Cotton is the Pro. . . . Regards to all, but please note our correct APO number; it should be 09202 and not that published in the Roster."

Ben Oelheim: "Paul Tyler is closing out his business here and going home. We see Mary and Jack Noel frequently when mailing packages at the APO or trying to avoid crowds at the Commissary. . . . We have given notice to our landlord and TAS that we plan to leave on 30 May. Then only Jack will be left to hold down things. Where we will be after spending short summer visits with family in the States, we don't know, but Vienna, Cannes, Minorca, are all possibilities."

M. J. Reed: " . . . I recently retired again, this time from the University of Georgia, and I plan on concentrating on golf. Would be glad to challenge anyone to a game who might be coming by this way."

Pete Summers: ". . . Our new address is 172 Carmelita Drive, Mountain View CA 94040; phone (415) 964-6235. . . . Wish we could join you all for the 40th Class Reunion, but present circumstances will not permit." Sorry to hear you and Lavem can't join us. We'll miss you, but be thinking of you both. Maybe things will change and you'll be able to make it. Try! Mofiitt Traynor: ". . . It is my fervent hope to meet Classmates and see Annapolis again after so many years. We'll probably fly to Baltimore and limousine it to Annapolis. By the way, in Annapolis today, does one rent a car, use taxis, or walk it the way we use to do 40 years ago?"

Paul Tyler: " . . . I will be leaving here for the US on 28 April and will go home via the Pacific, arriving in time for our

56 son's graduation from the University of Virginia on 16 May. Tell the local Secretary to put me back on the luncheon list after 15 May. See you then."

"Von" Burkart: ". . . Since my wonderful weekend in Coronado with Carol and Ralph Humes, I have been kept quite busy helping out in 'Volunteers for MS' (better known as VIMS). I drive a van with a hydraulic lift on an occasion, taking the wheelchair patients to certain functions plus attending luncheons, etc., to help feed them.

Also I am active in the Republican Headquarters which keeps me occupied. I haven't been doing all that I should do around the house, but I just had to get out and away from it all. . . . Am contemplating flying to Hawaii in May or June, taking the 12 day trip home by ship including four of the Islands enroute. I've never ridden a ship and not had to stand watches, but you know me. I'll probably be on the bridge or in the engine room part of the time if they'll let me. Nothing definite as yet; just thinking about it. . . . Had a nice visit overnight with Katie and Fred Chenault and they rolled out the red carpet for me. It is so wonderful to have so many good friends. . . . My two families out here are getting along fine. Patrick, the oldest grandchild, will be 13 shortly. How time does fly! . . . .

Am looking forward to the 40th. Just fit me into some little niche and 1 will be more than obliged."

Once again we regret ending on a sad note, but Billy Johnson's response brought the following: " . . . 1 have some sad news that I should have relayed quite a few mango seasons ago, but truthfully I was not up to it. We lost our dear little red head Sara, Christmas '74—fatal heart atttack. It has not been the easiest time of my life, but fortunately I have three grown children and nine grand kids. One son and daughter live in Northern Califomia, and the other daughter with her husband in Vina del Mar, Chile. I spent the Christmas holidays with them. . . . Also, I took an early retirement from the Presidency of Hawaiian Textiles in July '74 so I could devote more time to Sara, and glad I did. We had a fabulous summer in B.C., Alberta, and the west coast, but by Christmas she was gone. Will keep my home here in Honolulu, but look forward to the 40th. Long time since June '32 in the old First Company. Aloha, and my very best to all."

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Chm. Wash. Grp., RAdm. Paul Hartmann USN (Ret.), 1701 N. Albemarie St. McLean VA 22101.

Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wesley Sleesy, USN (Ret.) 9127 Sligo Pkwy., Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 69 I am very pleased to train out on this bonanza range, thanks to several of you who responded to Paul Hartmann's annual February Memo, requesting your annual $5

dues. Those listed below added "ammo for Wes" to the funds sent to Paul. If, for any reason, the Memo did not reach you, here's the dope: In January 1975 we found our Class Fund below zero, so we set up this annual $5 tab (payable to "USNA Class of '37 Fund"). During that first year, numerous mates sent in to Paul more than the requested $5 (one sent in $100), and the approximately 50 who have responded so far this year (March 8) are averaging right near $10! Thanks so much, mates. More reports will follow.

First of all, congrats to our newest (known) bridegroom—Tom Miller. No specifics, sorry, but I've sent Tom a chew for "Advice, failure to render." 1 can only refer to Syd Bottomley's report that "he and DJ visited Tommy and his lovely new bride, Liz, in January." Surely Liz will appreciate a "Welcome to the Class" from several of you. Address is 3570 Matheson Ave., Coconut Grove FL 33133.

The Dues Notes are as follows: Flick Hale, San Diego—"Meg and I live east of San Diego, fixing up an older home as we go along. Much time spent in the garden, but frequent golf with Bunny Shupper, Ken Hanson, et al. See Bob Lander and Vic Wildt plus Duke Ferrara often. I am still selling some real estate." Now, Bill Porter, Las Cruces, "After retirement in 1961 I relocated in Las Cmces as Purchasing Agent for New Mexico State University for 10 years. Since 1972 I have led a quiet life trying to outguess Wall Street, with frequent travel to the West Coast and Gulf Shore Texas. I have been twice widowed. I have four children and eight grandchildren at this wriitng. I am looking forward to seeing many Classmates in 1977." Now, from Charlie Putman—"Nothing exciting to report. I still work for Honeywell in Minneapolis. Kay and I enjoy this part of the country except for January thru March. Daughter Lindsay lives here with one GC and another due in April. Son Gary and family (3 girls) live in Omaha, well within frequent visiting distance." Now, from Frank "Old Folks" Taylor, San Marino, California—"I am in my fourth year teaching business finance and insurance at California State University, Fullerton. This is my third career, following three years getting the necessary degree at USC. My regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Peggy still enjoys her job as Director of the Speech Clinic at County-USC Hospital and as Assistant Professor. In short, we are busy and content.

Classmates, remember we are but 15 minutes from Los Angeles, and would like to see any of you venturing nearby." Now from Ed Pace in Whispering Pines, North Carolina—"Son David is an Episcopal Minister in Portland. Son Brice a teacher there also.

Kay and I enjoy gardening, golfing and bridge here, and especially very good health, thank you." Now from Rivers Morrell, South Laguna, California—"Went to the San Diego Alumni Chapter banquet at NAS North Island, San Diego, in honor of Tom Hamilton. We sat at the same table with mates Judy and Duke Ferrara, Lois and Bob Erly, Peggy and Bernie Bieri, and Virginia and Gene Rankin." Now, from Dutch Doerflinger, Atherton, Georgia—"All's well."

(Note from Wes: Congratulations, Dutch.

You have just broken Oweita Burfeind's

record for brevity!) Now from Jim Cruse, North Arlington, Virginia—"Anne and I visited Mexico recently, accompanied by Anne's brother, Augustin Prentiss Jr. (West Point '37) and his wife. We enjoyed the trip so much that we are planning to do it again. I have been working for the last three years with the team building the Washington Metro Subway. I urge everyone to ride the new system, which should be operating by May. When you come to Annapolis for our 40th, in October 1977, plan a ride on Metro from National Airport via Pentagon and downtown, thence via Navy Yard to RFK Stadium—and beyond!"

Now, from Ace Barton, Pensacola—"January brought DJ and Syd Bottomley to Pensacola. Joining in a fine reunion were Ruth and Don White, Pat Patriarca (Mary Jane was out of town), Libby and Ace Barton.

Susan and Ace are still with Hart Realty.

In Febmary we went to Denver for son Bob's wedding, and visiting daughter Barbara and husband Allan Pike. July will find us in Montreal for the Olympics. You mates who plan to go, please let us know (103 Seamarge Circle, Pensacola 32507)." Now from Charlie Meigs, Philadelphia—"It's really great to see all this life in '37, and Frannie and I are looking forward to the Fortieth. Since I retired in 1960 I spent 10 years as a manager of flight systems engineering at General Electric Missile and Space Division, working on unmanned satellites. Then in 1970 I was appointed Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Spring Garden College (technical) here in Philadelphia. I hope to continue in this capacity for another 5 to 10 years." Now from Frank Eddy, Kingston, Washington—"Helen is still Postmistress here. I sold my fishing boat when I could no longer stand up at sea. All three youngsters grown and married and account for 3 GC. Son Mike (LCdr. USN) is flying A-6s out of Oceana. Now you all stop by here on your way to Victoria, you hear?" Now from Jack Mingay, Hilton Head, South Carolina—"Upon my 1 January retirement, Eleanora and I moved here for the winter. We will retum to our Westport, Connecticut, home for the Summer and then commute back and forth until we finally decide between the two for permanency. I am trying to get into the swing of golf and hope to try all 11 courses on the Island. We will be at the Fortieth, for sure!" And now from John DeVane, Seattle—"I am still at Boeing, but Class activity is nil in this area.

Gwen and I did see the Hahns, Ponds, Morses, and Pridmores (Squire and daughter Sally) at my youngest daughter's wedding in Palo Alto last May. Johnny Morse is doing fine after his heart attack." Now from Frank Buckley, Ocean Springs, Mississippi—"I've been with Litton Data Systems facility at Pascagoula since August of 1973, our responsibility being integration of the several sub-systems of the combat weapons system with CIC and the Ship's Operational Program."

The magazines are not depleted, mates, but the ammo (longer letters) will keep until I train out again next month. Certainly all of us appreciate these reports, only wish some of them could have been a little longer —as next month's report will demonstrate.

Don't anyone try to beat Dutch's record.

"Train in!"

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Pres., Col. A. J. Saxten, USMC (Ret.) Chm. Wash. Grp., VAdm. P. A. Beshany, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 4620 North Park Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 65 The Washington contingent of '38ers joined with their opposite numbers from West Point to highlight the winter social season with a Valentine's Day dinner dance at the Army-Navy Country Club. Among those participating in this convivial affair were Shirley and Jim Andrews, Claire and Paul Becker, Ruth and Carter Berkeley, Gigi and Phil Beshany, Betty Bolam, Jack Bogley, Ro and Don Brown, Ann and Al Church, Jean and Connie Conrad, Harriet and Hugh Elwood, Julie and John Ferriter, Jo and Carl Fleps, Fran and Connie Hartigan, Jean and Grant Heston, Dottie and Dick Ingham, Skippy and Jake Jakel, Margaret and Frank Jones, Betty and Ed Luby, Marie and Jack Mansfield, Di and Joe McDowell, Betty and Nels Nelson, Kay and Chet Owen, Betty and Jack Raymer and Muriel Wells, along with 16 Army couples.

We leam from Emilou and Agee Melvin that their daughter Jane is engaged to William Alan Morrison of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. The wedding is set for May 22 at Christ Church in Alexandria. Jane is now living in New York where she works in video-tape film producing and directing.

Connie and Hank Jackson returned to Washington in mid-Febmary after a twomonth trip to Hawaii and the West Coast.

In Honolulu they stayed with their son Rick and his wife and, in Hank's words, "the world's greatest grandson." Rick is teaching at the University of Hawaii. While in the Islands the Jacksons ran into Ruth and Gid Boyd and Betty and Deke Ela. On their retum to the mainland, Connie and Hank spent 3 weeks visiting Hank's two brothers in the Peninsula area, then down to San Diego where they saw Phyllis and Bob Kercheval and Jane and Bill Rogers at a party given by Virginia and Frank Upham ('34).

Fred Greene, who suffered a stroke last Fall, is undergoing therapy at the Medical College of Virginia. All your friends and Classmates wish you a rapid recovery, Freddie. For the time being Fred's address is: South Hospital (Room 216), 1201 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23298.

We have received the following item of interest from Mary Bullard. "George Bullard's biography now appears in the National Cyclopedia of American Biographies, Vol. 55. This cyclopedia is published by James T. White and Co. and can be found in larger libraries."

Mary and Frank Bogart write from Erwin, Tennessee: "We just celebrated the marriage of our youngest son, Mark, to Catherine Diane Allen of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Attending the wedding in Winston was our oldest, Jeffrey, best man, and daughterin-law, JoAnne, one of the bridesmaids, plus our two grandsons, Chris and Andy, ages 9 and 5. They flew in from Boulder, ColoMay, 1976

rado, where Jeff works for Bell Telephone in the Research Labs. Marks and Diane are living in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Mark works as recording engineer in a recording studio.

"Frank is Supervisor of the Food Stamp Program in Unicoi County. Between this and various local projects, he has had little time to enjoy retirement. Someday, we may even get to a '38 reunion!

"We live in Erwin, right in the heart of the Applachians and the prettiest little town you ever saw. We have an extra bedroom and keep hoping that some of you will find your way down the mountain. The welcome mat is always out and for you golfing fans there is an 18-hole professional golf course close by. We are busy at the moment getting ready for our Bicentennial Celebration. One of the many attractions will be our Annual Art Show and hopefully, I will have some paintings ready by July for that. Ya'll come see us!"

As we were about to go to press, Jack Bogley received the following commentary from Frank Zimanski in Coronado: "Your envoy Hank Jackson honored me with a call and invited me to write you. He asked what I was doing in my dotage so 1 took that as my cue.

"With nothing but time on my hands I was philosophical which in tum leads to compulsive writing. But 'why?' ask my cynical friends who should know better. Of course I am simply doing my thing as all of us should. For example, I write the President and Congress on retirement pay recomputation and the commissaries. I am especially gratified that the Editor of the L.A. Times (daily circulation over 1,244,000) has published my letters on more than 20 occasions. In these letters I usually vent my spleen at political demagogues and charlatans. This is practical democracy at its best and far more rewarding that a single vote cast every four years. Besides, I hate to see the demagogues hog the media with their views. Again, Jack, I must do my thing which brings me to this concluding observation and suggestion.

"Many of us on the Coast feel that class columns in Shipmate constitute too bland a diet after some 38 years. The stuff is invariably seasoned with the same tired cliches, hollow compliments and maudlin sentimentalities. The time has come to spice them up. Let '38 set the precedent for a new column. This can be accomplished by simply having one or two guest columnists in every issue. In due time at your request we would all contribute. Contributors should be given free license on content matter and assured that their prose will not be edited.

Warts and all will be allowed to show. Give this a trial, Jack, invite comments, and develop the technique.

"Consider me your first guest columnist.

I sure do appreciate your 'no editing' pohcy.

I close with these immortal words, 'Damn the warts. Jack, roll the press.'"

For those of you who like to plan your social schedule well in advance, our Washington Group Chairman, Phil Beshany, announces that the Group plans to hold a Christmas cocktail-dinner dance at Fort McNair on Saturday, 4 December 1976.

What time, Phil?

39 Pres., Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 68 Bob (R. W.) Clark sent in another excellent report on the social activities of the San Diego group. Eighteen '39ers with wives had a most enjoyable cocktail/dinner outing on 26 January at the O Club at the Coronado Amphib Base. After two hours of delightful liquid refreshments, everyone partook of delicious prime ribs of beef with all the trimmings. Eileen and Bob Clark headed the candle-lit table with the latest additions to the area at their respective left and right: Jean and Bob Barnes and Ginger and Jig Dog Ramage. Jig Dog has finally managed to retire and has purchased a condominium in Coronado, 1760 Avenida Del Mundo, Apt. 102, Coronado CA 92118. Bob Clark announced the birth of his first grandchild, a boy, Justin. He also said that he expects to become a grandfather again in the fall via his eldest daughter, Janet. The first was by the youngest daughter, Patty, Nothing heard from the middle one, Chris! While at the party. Dotty and John Dolan and the Barnes suggested a golfing party this Spring. They are planning that right now and, by the time this reaches print, should be gathering soon in the area of Lake San Marcus for golf followed by one of their fabulous BYOB's at the Dolans'. The Class missed Betty and Bull Dawson, not because they didn't want to be there, but Bull had open heart surgery at the Balboa Naval Hospital.

He is recovering very well indeed and has been seen on the streets of the city lately.

'39ers have a lot of stamina—Sam Caldwell had the same surgery, also in 1975, and is already back to a full teaching load in Palm Springs—even talking of buying a larger home! The usual strong supporters of these affairs were in attendance except for Rosemary and John Weatherwax. Bob said the evening was really complete when the lights were tumed low and the cherries jubilee were mixed before them, en flambe! Reportedly, a great evening!

Dan Carrison reports that he and Aurela have been staying at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this past winter with Dan commuting to Washington each week (as member of the "Tuesday to Thursday" Club) to keep an eye on his business interests, i.e.. Federal Consultants, Inc. He sent me a news clipping on the Dixieland Couples golf toumament held at Myrtle Beach 30-31 January, a two-day event with the first round on Saturday at Bay Tree Golf Plantation's Green Course and the final round on Sunday at Robbers Roost Golf Club. Dan and Aurela won the fourth flight under somewhat unusual circumstances. Saturday afternoon they trailed the flight leaders by a stroke, but when Aurela became ill that night, Dan played the Sunday round by himself—and shot a nifty 80 that put him in front by a two-stroke margin! Congratulations!

58 Caribbean. Some of these men just didn't get enough sea duty in the Navy . . .

Local change of address: Lucille and Bob Pauli now at 2644 Shadow Cove, Annapolis MD 21401. Forgot to mention in past Shipmates that they were responsible for setting up the memorable Homecoming Sunday bmnch at the Alumni House. Tardy but sincere "Thanks!"

Castine Caper Reminder It's getting late for those who plan to join the Ted Rodgers for a 4th of July holiday in Maine this summer. The invitaition has been extended again. Room rates are ultrareasonable. The date is 4 July-18 July, or any part thereof. The man to write or phone is Lt. Leonard H. Tyler, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine ME 04421, (207) 3264311.

Gulick's Grog and Grill—1975 The above composite photo was put together from negatives that Sally and Bob Gulick sent me. These candid shots were taken on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their Gulicks' Grog and Grill (and Guest House) last October. For those who may need assistance in identification: top, I. to r., Helen and Jack Young, Mardi and Bill Ringness, Karl and Nancy Van Meter; middle, 1. to r.. Dotty Dolan, Sally Gulick, Jaime Trauger, Bob and Betty Dasteel, Mai Royalty; bottom, 1. to r., Flossie and Dwight Ness, Tex and Maria Harris, Bob Wadsworth. Sometime next August the Gulicks are planning their 11th annual '39 gettogether. So, particularly for those of you on the west coast, please keep an open weekend available for another most memorable reunion at 1564 Sorrento Dr., Pacific Palisades CA 90272.

Our Washington monthly luncheon on 4 February (first Wednesday, as always) was a delightful coed affair, with approximately 25 old grads bringing their wives. Consensus of the group indicated that we should invite our distaff contingent more often. Norm Bennett provided a door prize courtesy of his successful Merchandise Mart discount buying service. The drawing was suspected of being rigged since Charlie Chandler, in drawing out the winning number, came up with his wife, Ann, as the winner!

FLIP CLIPS: Di Helfrich has opened a bookshop in Annapolis, the Green Cat, P. O. Box 645, zip-21404, (301) 757-7272, specializing in out-of-print service and special orders. We all wish her great success . . . Paul Schratz tells me he is not semiretired (as I wrote in a recent issue) but, in fact, is busier than ever! . . . Martha arid Jim Smith are planning to spend most of this coming summer at their chalet at Silver

Lake in New Hampshire, near Conway . . .

Stan Claypoole is now working for Vitro Corp., keeping an eye on Jim Coleman . . .

Charlie Chandler's fleet of tmcks is now up to a grand total of two! . . . Bob Green is now with TRW. Let us hear from you!

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News from Here and There Let's start our round-up in the land of the early presidential primaries—New England. We may just catch a rear view sight of Rosy Roseborough taking off on another trip involving environmental planning. During the past several years Rosy has accumulated Masters' Degrees in Nuclear Physics, Environmental and Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture, and is working on his Master of Business Administration. When he is not resting up from his travels at his Southampton, Massachusetts, home, the Professor is holding forth at Springfield Technical Community College on Environmental Technology, or preparing for another trip as an engineering consultant. In his latest letter of 21 Febmary Rosy writes, ". . . just returned from a three weeks trip to Saudi Arabia in connection with an environmental contract. It was interesting in spite of the fmstrations associated with languages, transportation and acute shortage of hotel accommodations. They are trying valiantly to 'buy' their way into the 20th Century . . ."

Pres., RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 66 A personal reminder to the three score and more of NA '40 living within commuting range of the Capital City—the 2ndWednesday-of-the-Month crew assembles with First Mates for cocktails on Wednesday, 12 May, from 1800-2000 in Rm. # 3 , Patton Hall O Club, Fort Myer, Ariington, Virginia. Let's hope Shipmate gets to the wives of our more forgetful seamen early in May. In February the 2nd-Wednesday bunch met to lunch together and plan the above announcement. Planners included Jack Bowell, Dick Brown, Bill Carpenter, John Chase, Tab Collins, Art Esch, Oz Gray, Ted Hechler, Bob Kaufman, John Lacouture, Ed Muhlenfeld, Jack Newbould, Bob Quinn, Ray Schneider, Tad Stanwick, Squire Taylor, Bob White, Dave Wolfe and Winters.

It was duly noted that Gretchen and Dixie Howell had already deserted from the local ranks to cruise the seas around Bermuda in their ketch NEREUS, and that Loretta and Ted Hechler were shipping out on or about 1 March for a tour of Florida and the

Capt. William D. Roseborough USN (Ret.) Down in New York City, C. E. "Jake" Corbett has just retired as Vice President and Head of the Personal Trust Investment Department of the 22-BILLION-deposit Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. That was about a 37 years tour-of-duty! Now Jake writes, ". . . The years have been satisfying and rewarding in a highly competitive environment. It is my present intention to continue residence at Chappaqua, New York, to pursue, hopefully, less hectic involvements . . ." Good luck, Jake! Write Pete Shipmate

59 Peters and Pat Clancy for detailed instmctions on swinging a golf stick.

From the pages of the 1976 Philadelphia USNA Alumni Association Roster we note that Bill Lindsay is the chapter Treasurer, and Hooky Walker a Director. Bill commutes to a gov't job in D.C. and Hooky is active as a realtor in Pennsylvania real estate. Such active Classmates!

Swinging southwards to Georgia—Cary Hall writes " . . . I have been surprised and pleased at the reaction to my article that Shipmate printed in December ("The Skinny on a Second Career" p. 27). Some people even went so far as to say they liked it. (I liked it. I liked it!) My literary efforts have not gained wide critical acclaim in the past (remember, the Log, not the Lucky Bag, that was Bill Lanier, now the Sage of Gotham) . . . Our two sons are practicing lawyers. . . . One very independent daughter, graduate of Wellesley, now trying to get into veterinarian school. Watch out, animal world! Dorthe and I are in good h e a l t h . . . very busy with politics (I do too hold an elective office—city councU of Hampton, Georgia), engineering consulting, woodworking and civic chores ( . . . outgoing President of Chamber of Commerce) . . .

Visited Jinuny Elkins at Emory Hospital in Febmary after he had the arteries supplying his heart overhauled. Seemed in excellent shape, the same old cheerful Jimmy. He is boss of the University of Georgia outfit that does research for state, county and city government. Johnny Williams in Sanford keeps having his stomach back in the shop after resection last year, but it seems that the surgeons are finally getting it right. . . .

Since Jimmy Carter NA '47 is our Georgia starter in the Presidential race, maybe a word on him would be of interest. . . .

Jimmy has treated me as any liberal Democrat would treat a conservative Republican. . . . People who deal with him describe him as a man who gets on with the job without too much regard for past happenings. . . .

He will probably win our Presidential primary on May 4 . . . . " Further south, down in Florida, we've heard from two Classmates who help to keep that state's government mnning, Lou Strum and Bud Newhall—both in Tallahassee. Bud, with Florida state security, writes " . . . Elaine and I made a very nice trip to Colorado and Arizona last Fall to see relatives and friends. . . . We had a short visit with Bill Braybrook and his wife while in Phoenix.

Bill is working for the State of Arizona and looks great . . ." Lou, as an Administrator of the Department of Health and Rehabilitive Services, State of Florida, now has his Golden Years blessed by a married daughter who is Director of Arts and Humanities at Palm Beach Academy, and Ix)uie III, summa cum laude graduate of Stetson U.; now in law school. Lou further mentions that former non-grad roommate, Claude A. Clofton, probably received a reserve Capt. (SC) USNR ranking after WWII . . . but then what and where?? Anyone know??

Dave King's "personal history" summary tells us that he and Helen are now the parents of four grown sons; one (#3) on board USS PARCHE as a Naval Academy Class of 1974 grad. # 1 an attorney, # 2 Capt. USMC, and # 4 in Wake Forest U. May, 1976

Congratulations! Dave holds down the General Manager's billet at Weyerhaeuser Company in Rockford, Illinois.

Over in Laramie, Wyoming, our doctor, Frank Hertel, has chased nearly all of his 4 sons into the military. Michael is a Lt. USN, David a 1st Lt. USAF, Robin a 2nd Lt. USA, and Timothy (how did this happen, Frank?) a bank loan officer. Frank is now a Professor of Business Administration at Wyo U.

Capt. Samuel E. Edelstein USN (Ret.) And in Medford, Oregon, Sam Edelstein owns up to having four sons also!! (Where were all you fathers of sons when our four daughters were growing up??) Sam III is a Research Assistant at Arizona State U; Daniel, a Lt. USN '72 at Patuxent; Thomas teaching at Arizona State U; Frederick, the youngest, emigrated to Israel in 1973 to join the Israeli Army through the Summer of 1976. God bless.

We're just getting to our Califomia correspondence and we're mnning out of space until next time. (Eat your hearts out . . . secretaries of other Classes . . .) Tune in early next month and we'll feed you the latest from Pat Clancy, Pappy Dupzyk and Ray Skerry and others.

CA 90801. Even if you cannot make "June Week West," Jim invites you to drop by for a visit aboard QUEEN MARY when you are around Long Beach. Jim says that he and Pat, who have been living in Long Beach since 1968, are looking forward to being in Annapolis for the 35th Reunion this coming Fall.

As I promised last month, I can now fill you in on Bob Baughan's version of "retirement." Last November, Bob was elected as treasurer and administrative officer of the Central Pennsylvania Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. He will also serve as the business manager and personnel officer for the synod offices. As some of you know. Bob has been quite active in the Reformation Lutheran Church in Washington, DC where he has served on the church council and has acted as chairman of the Call Committee. Most recently, he has been the president of the Officers' Christian Fellowship of the USA, a non-denominational organization of approximately 3,000 military or military associated members. Bob has been elected to serve in his new office until Febmary 1979 but 1 doubt that they will let him get away then.

Tiny and Bob are now living at 4470 Nantucket Road, Harrisburg PA 17112. The rest of the Baughan family is a bit dispersed but not too far away. Their eldest son, George, is married and lives in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania; David, the second son, is a medical student at West Virginia University; and Tom, the third son, is a junior at the University of Maryland. Harrisburg gained on this exchange by acquiring Tiny and Bob but happily it is not too far away from Washington for them to be out of touch.

The Secretary's Comer Don't let the above paragraph fool you.

We always need fresh news—^your letters and black-and-white photos. Keep those penny postcards comin', folks. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0 * * *

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Chairman, Capt. James R. Thomson USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20034 Percent Members: 68 Our Classmate, Jim Lynch, is the Director of the

QUEEN MARY Department of

the

City of Long Beach. He writes that the Los Angeles Chapter of our Alumni Association is sponsoring a "June Week West" on board the QUEEN MARY at Long Beaoh on June 19, 1976. This reunion will be for all Classes and Jim hopes that as many '41ers as possible from the westem states will attend and join the 800 alumni and gals who are presently expected. If you plan to be in Long Beach around that time and want more information, call or write Jim: (213) 435-7766 or P.O. Box 20300, Long Beach

Tom McWhorter Another Classmate who is a candidate for office is Tom McWhorter. He is already a Tmstee of our Alumni Association but now is a candidate of the office of Chancellor General of the Sons of the American Revolution on behalf of the Texas Society of which Tom has been a member since 1958. For those of you who may not know all that has been going on in Texas, Tom has been doing a lot. In 1955, he received his law degree from the University of Texas Law School and since then has been practicing law, first in Houston, then Midland, and, since 1965, back in Houston. He is a member of the Houston, Texas and Amer-

60 ican Bar Associations and has been admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court. Tom is the author of Res Publico which is a philosophy of law and government. Almost needless to say, Ina and Tom live in Houston. Tom's election will be at the 86th Annual Congress in Philadelphia in case any of you SARs want to vote there.

One of my best Washington informants, Tom Burley, passed along some information on a recent visit by Marie and Pete Batcheller to the Washington area. Pete retired from the Navy in 1961 and immediately went to work in a west coast brokerage firm. He is still with the firm, now known as Bateman Eichler, Hill Richards, with offices located in Long Beach (among other places) where Pete works. After having visited New England and New York City, Marie and Pete were in Washington to visit Pete's brother, Ed (RAdm. USN Ret. '34), where Lois and Tom joined them for dinner.

Tom and Pete were shipmates aboard MARYLAND, their first duty assignment after graduation, along with Vince Muirhead, John Thro and Lloyd deLatour. The Batchellers' two daughters, Pamela and Susan, were recently married and are both air line flight attendants. Their son Peter is a Navy fighter pilot, currently stationed at Point Mugu. Pete would welcome seeing any classmates who may be traveling in the LA or Long Beach area and he is listed in the local Long Beach phone directory. With invitations like these from Jim Lynch and Pete Batcheller, it would seem worthwhile to hit the road this Summer!

Nancy and Ed Taber Ed Taber sent along the accompanying picture of him and Nancy taken at the beach in Longport, New Jersey, during the 1975 Army-Navy game weekend.

The rambling Rowens slipped away from Palo Alto last Christmas and, without telling many of their East Coast friends, visited their daughter Heather in Merion, Pennsylvania, where she and her husband, Brig, and son, David (I'/a last Christmas) live in a wonderful old house on the Main Line.

Brig is a physicist on the University of Pennsylvania faculty who measures, according to Will who ought to know, neutrino fluxes at Brookhaven. Ibby and Will were accompanied on this trip by their other daughter, Georgia, so it was a great family Christmas.

Ibby says that she wishes they were still in the Navy—with a home port in Thebes. She thinks a lot about how much time she could

be spending studying ancient art with Will at sea! Although the Rowens did not say so, they are planning to be in Santa Fe this summer for the opening of the renowned Santa Fe Opera. The Delanos and Rowens were stationed at Los Alamos some years back so 1 know that beautiful part of the country is a tremendous lure for both families. Also, at that altitude, a golf ball goes 20% farther!

Dick Foster received a Christmas card from Dick Wright mailed in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and was good enough to pass it on to share with you. Dick wrote: "Ushuaia is the southernmost town in all the world. A long way past the end of the pavement. Bought a small motorhouse and set out from Norfolk (my daughter's current home) on May 11. Now, 6V4 months later and 21,000 miles further, I am as far south as it is possible to drive—at the edge of the Beagle Channel on the southern shore of Tierra del Fuego.

"First to Los Angeles to visit my father, then south—Mexico, Central America, Panama. Panama to Ecuador by ship, then, driving again, through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

"Have canoed on the Amazon River, camped in the jungle, climbed in the Andes, visited the lost city of the Incas at Machu Picchu, and driven the Andes Highway in Bolivia, a real adrenalin-pumper. Next, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, and Venezuela." Now who can top that for a trip?

How does he get home?

One of our "missing" Classmates called recently to let me know he was not really lost but is alive and well in Massachusetts, not Connecticut as I had reported. During a recent visit to Washington, Alan Ray called to give me his and Mary's correct address: 6 Mason Square, Gloucester MA 09130. Alan retired from the Navy about 8 years ago and worked for Prince George's County, Maryland, until moving to Massachusetts, where he is involved in community and civic projects on the North Shore such as the Health Planning Council, and other health and voluntary programs. Mary is similarly involved in community affairs.

Alan's younger son is a sophomore at Boston University and his older son is a fulltime professor in philosophy at Hastings Univerity in Nebraska. Alan says that the fishing and boating in the Cape Anne area are really great.

Alan reports that he often sees Fred Ruder who lives in New Hampshire where Fred is working toward an art degree. Alan adds that Fred has real talent as an artist and painter.

Here are two more addresses for those who want to keep their directories current: John Doberty—3705 S. George Mason Drive, Apt. 905S, Falls Church VA 22041 and Joe Hoker—201 Glen Oban Drive, Arnold MD 21012. Now, if I can only find John Palm and George Everly my day will be made, if none of the rest of you get lost!

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Pres., Capt. William R. Kurtz USN (Ret.) Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station, Arlington, VA 22206 Percent Members: 64 Sadly I report that Greg Johns and Lars Wanggaard both passed away in early February. Greg, you will recall from a Shipmate letter a month or two ago, had been stricken with Lou Gehrig's form of MS and both he and Miriam had come to accept the need for living each day to its fullest. Lars suffered a heart attack while watching a late broadcast of the Olympics on Febmary 13th and Nell found him in his favorite chair when she realized that he had not come to bed when the TV programs finished. A service was held in Chula Vista and his ashes scattered at sea. We shall miss both these Classmates and extend sympathy to both families.

Frank Tofalo and Norm Nash have joined Art Rawson in serving as reporters for this column. Frank did it the hard way, as Norm and Art are relatively close by.

First, Rosemary Tofalo earned her Psychology Ph.D. late last year at Maryland; then son, Joe, was awarded a trip to Washington to compete in the finals of the Boy Scouts' public-speaking program. Frank and Peggy decided to honor both with a small gathering at the Bethesda Club. Incidentally, Rosemary is expecting to settle in the Washington area, while Joe has returned to Whitesboro. New York, to contniue his high school work after placing fourth in the finals and having had a chance to meet the President.

June and Frank Berry, Pat and Art Rawson, Dolly and Sully Sullivan, and Frank Andrews with daughter Jean joined the festivities, along with Clara Lee and me. (For identification, the picture shows from 1. to r.: Frank Berry, Frank Andrews, Frank Tofalo, Rosemary, Hap Day, Sully Sullivan, and Art Rawson kneeling.) As we left, Frank mentioned that he was going to be in San Diego the next day. Needing some column input, I asked if he would see what was going on out there. Two letters have resulted so far, for which I am most grateful.

The Bethesda Group Frank visited Millie and George Halvorson, who were rejoicing over the arrival of a second son born to their Lt. George H., USN '70, but also managed to round up Marge and Mark Woods, Alnora and Charlie Shipmate

61 Bishop, and Amy and Bill Betzer. All were in good health and looking forward to the 35th this fall. Frank then moved east via Tucson, where he spent a day with Peggy and Bob Sweek. Bob is teaching full time at the University of Arizona and on 1 May they will move into a townhouse at 4774 E. Quail Creek, Tucson. Bob is the only Classmate in that area, but Frank might be interested in making it a pair.

Norm Nash also homed in on San Diego, this time through contact with Laurie and Ernie Bevan, who are both grad students and at the University of Virginia; and, before someone says "who dat?"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurie is Barbara and Dick Sewall's daughter. Dick was not at their Coronado home when 1 visited in September. Rather they were with Barb's mother on Puget Sound, and Dick was actively in the logging business briefly.

They made Coronado for Christmas, then spent three weeks on Maui before getting back to Oahu and three days with Jean and Bill Dozier. Incidentally, Frank Andrews had also visited with Bill, who is our lone rep in Hawaii and alternates managing his taxconsulting office with the Oahu Country Club golf course. Dick finally got back to Coronado where he is now itching to get back to work on one of several projects that intrigue him. Sounds like a continuing saga! The Sewalls also tumed up in the Rancho Bernardo home of Fran and Bob Poage to honor Trilby and Max Duncan who were visiting from Annapolis. The Halvorsons. Shirley and Eric Hopley and Miriam Johns completed the group.

Shine and Charlie Payne visited with Muff and Norm in March. Charlie had a meeting and they took the opportunity to visit daughter. Cherry, an Alexandrian and working on tourist coordination for the Bicentennial Committee. Webb Institute is humming and the Paynes still bubble with enthusiasm.

Gladys Weldon and Jo Hanson Sturge Sturgis brought the greater Los Angeles scene into focus with a wrap-up of the Army-Navy game gala hosted by Jo and Bob Hanson in their home in Palos Verdes, with co-hosts Gladys and Bud Weldon. Mary and Bill Arthur, Madge and Gene Malone, Vannie and Sturge Sturgis, Ray Miller, Mary and Don Henning, Phyllis and Don Richards, Alnora and Charlie Bishop, Mary Lee and Bill Morgan, Carmine and Ed Gallagher, Marge and Max Munk, Marion and Jim Sallassi, and Hank Woessner. Vannie Sturgis promoted a Valentire Dinner Dance at the NAS Los Alamitos O Club February 14. Attending were May, 1976

Joy and Les Skidmore, Carmine and Ed Gallagher, Vannie and Sturge Sturgis, Marion and Jim Sallassi, Marge and Max Munk, Dottie and Ray Wiggins, Grace and Hank Woessner, Jo and Bob Hanson, Gladys and Bud Weldon, Bobbie and Buck Catlin, and Kay and Bob Maynard.

Al Gallin with Panamanian cadets and Paul Duran '60 Follow-up from Al Gallin in the form of a foto showing Al, who is Deputy Marine Director, Panama Canal Company, discussing the tank testing of ship models with Cadets and Instructors of the Panama Nautical School recently. Noteworthy was the presence of Paul Duran ('60), President of the Board of Tmstees of the School.

Art Rawson has been touching base via the mails with a number of the Class and reports Culjat, Armstead, Burton, Bergquist and Robb still active in Seattle; more importantly, very active in the Seattle Alumni Chapter. Dave Honan wrote Art from Media (Philly) that their fourth off-spring had finished college and things were looking up. He is in contact with Frank Sellers and Swampy Clements, so the old Philly trio is still hanging in there. Since the Richardsons and Drews retired and left Philly, the Class hasn't had a rallying point where we could all get together, even briefly, so maybe we can prevail on them to join us for the 35th.

Grif Scarborough, across the river (more or less) from Philly, has got to be our biggest Class Blue and Gold activist. I know it takes much of his free time, but I also know that he and Isobel have derived a lot of personal satisfaction from the results of their endeavors (and it has gotten to be a team effort). My hat's off to him. He likes to give me credit for getting him started, but 1 know from years of training salesmen that my role was limited to giving him the idea. All the progress and success he has achieved has been entirely because he was willing to work, and work hard, at it. We need more like Griff!

Don Wilson was in town from New Orleans for a meeting and kindly called to wish me well. Unfortunately, he and Nell were to check out of their hotel and jet south just about the time we were scheduled to sit down for our March luncheon.

It was good to talk with him and I'm only sorry the timing could not have been a bit better. He reported things looking up for the New Orleans Chapter with even greater expectations when all of the projected Navy moves south are completed.

Hope to see Jim Conger at our May

luncheon as he follows the sun north and golfs and visits as the mood suits him.

Jack Crawford has been appointed as executive assistant to Dr. Richard W. Roberts, Assistant Administrator for Nuclear Energy in the Energy Research and Development Administration. Jack was formerly assistant director in the Division of Reactor Development and Demonstration. He received his MS degree in naval constmction and engineering, and in physics from MIT, and entered the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in 1949. Jack joined AEC's Civilian Reactor Development Program in 1965.

Bob McWethy, in addition to helping Frank Andrews with our Father's Day piknik, serves as Treasurer of the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation. He is signed up to take one of the Academy yawls to Bermuda, one of four in the Newport/Bermuda race.

Six other yawls will join Tall Ships/OpSail for the Bicentennial. This activity merely culminates a full Spring calendar of sailing, so Frank may have his hands full.

Ed Hooper with '42 Classmates Hal Shear, Len Erb and Bob Gooding A reunion of '42 Classmates Hal Shear, Bob Gooding, and Len Erb took place February 7 on the occasion of first Bicentennial year christening of a Navy ship at Ingalls Shipbuilding, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Hal, VCNO, delivered the principal christening address for the JOHN

YOUNG

(DD-973) and was joined on the podium

by Bob, COMNAVSEA, and Len, now president of Ingalls. Later, the three got together for a photo with their former boss, VAdm. Ed Hooper USN (Ret.) '31, now Director of Naval History. Adding beauty and charm to the ceremony was Hal's wife, Betty, who christened the new destroyer of the SPRUANCE Class, and their daughter, Kathy, who served as Maid of Honor.

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Pres., Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III, (SC) USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN (Ret.), 2609 South June St. Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 62 A news clipping report reveals that Jim Donaldson's daughter Linda is engaged to L. B. Thomas of Honolulu. Wedding is to be at All Saints Protestant Chapel, NAS JAX, Florida, December 27th. (Wonder if that is an old clipping; Dec '75 or Dec '76?)

Mary Ann and Dewey Struble made a quick pass at D.C. in March, having reverted to automobile vice flat-hat-mobile for the transcontinental excursion. Mer said that she doesn't get airsick in the car, but Dewey expected her to read aloud while he drove.

They are both involved in son Dale's handbag business with Mer as a super-saleslady working the territory. They meant to hit Chicago heading East but Dewey missed that Interstate turn-off ramp, so they'll sell Chicago westbound. Apparently Ellrod Suggins is now their chief handbag designer, using valuable training from youngster steam classes.

Fishing report: Squidge Holmes landed two gigantic pompano at Cocoa Beach prior to conspiring with Dave to hold a mini-'43 reunion at their condo with June and Bob Smith, Hazel Greenwood, Betty Scherer and Iris and Sam Watson, who brought a generous load of homegrown produce from their Victory garden on Merritt Island.

Once again there is sad news to pass on to Classmates. Alice Haisten died in Norfolk in Febmary after a prolonged illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Homer and the family.

44 Pres., Capt. Henry Gorman, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. (Windy) Whidden, USN (Ret.), 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, VA 22101 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) 40 Franklin St., Annapohs MD 21401 Percent Members: 62

Yard O Club. Jake related how he was upbraided unmercifully by "Uncle Beany" Jarrett in 1946 when he learned that Jake was resigning his commission after having commanded LSM-253. V ^ e n at last Jake was able to break in with the explanation that he was headed for the priesthood. Uncle Beany rejoined in characteristic form with, "forget all that last, and forgive me!"

For those who might not know, Jake went with the Jesuits at Woodstock in 1946 and twelve years later after completing his studies as a priest, went back to the Navy as a Chaplain upon the advice and direction of his superior. He has obviously been right back at home in the Navy ever since, and when Bob Long (DCNO for Submarine Warmarine Warfare) called for his help, he was ordered from Hawaii to New London to take over as Force and Base Chaplain for the Submarine Force there where more than 40 submarines are based. He will now soon be moving to Norfolk to the Chaplain Support Center where he will actively supervise support for 36 submarines based in Norfolk, 6 in Charlestown, and 10 in Newport. Jake is working very closely with families as well as individuals, and according to Bob Long, he is helping to generate much positive buoyancy for morale amongst the young officers and men of our over-burdened submarine force. More power to you, Jake, from all of your Classmates!

There was at least one other regional Class of '44 Valentine Party in Virginia Beach this February 14th. Ginny and Len Hoke hosted it in their posh pad-by-the-sea just above the high water mark on 84th Street, and they were assisted by Vinnie and Lorin Hay in getting it all together. If you look carefully at the picture taken by Bill Stanard you will see most of the following who were there: Lyn and Roho Adamson, Libby and George Bennett, Jane and Gus Gustafson (from Williamsburg), Jane and Jack Harkins, the Hays and the Hokes, Bill Kiser (now teaching computers at Tidewater Community College), Carolyn and Mac McCauley, Betty and Joe McClane, Anne and Jim Miller, Ruth and Josh Sherman,

Frances and Bill Stanard, Elsie and George Talley, Mitzi and Jim Van Pelt, Marge and Jack Wohler, and "that nice" George Watkins. Suzanne and Howie Greer had planned to participate in this big seashore blast but were intercepted by out-of-town visitors at the last minute.

The D. C. Chapter was addressed at its monthly luncheon on 4 March by VAdm. Jonny Boyes, Director of Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Programs in OPNAV. Jonny conveyed a vivid and sobering picture of USN capabilities in comparison to the Soviet Navy in his areas of responsibility. He summarized the rapid advance in communications and electronics warfare that have accompanied the expansion of the Soviet Navy and Merchant Marine into a World Ocean Fleet under Admirl Gorshkov—all within a system of complete Maritime Command and Control possible only under full government ownership and direction of ships, resources, and people.

His most compelling message, as I understood it and pass it on to you, is that we must increase the rate of application of our superior technology in the modernization of our Navy, particularly in attaining a fully coordinated and responsive worldwide command and control system, without which a modern fleet cannot be effective in emergencies of even minor consequence.

We all know that our Navy has shmnk to a few more than 400 ships—roughly comparable to its pre-Pearl Harbor strength. If that, in conjunction with Jonny Boyes' implied concern for fleet command and control, bothers you as it does me, it is suggested that you remind your Congressman to get himself a proper briefing on the actual existing threat—a briefing which I am sure the CNO would gladly provide. In connection with such efforts, an easy way for all of you to keep up with the status of all our sea services (Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) is through membership in the Navy League, the civilian arm of U.S. sea power.

The Navy League is an educational organization which supports U.S. Naval and maritime policies through existing media and

'44 Valentines at Virginia Beach

This had best start with some corrections of past errors. Correct the December 1975 issue in reference to Ralph Frame to read: . . . "he is the Director of Medical Affairs for the Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia (Vice Arlington Hospital)." After talking about Aggie and Tom Walsh in the April 1976 issue I forgot to include their address, which is: Via Bella Delia Lungara 3, Roma, Italy; telephone 589-3752. Sorry about those!

Thirty couples of our Washington Chapter were given a strong and delightful draught of nostalgia, fellowship, and wisdom by our guest speaker and last active duty Captain, Chaplain Jake Laboon, at the annual Sweetheart Luncheon on 12 Febmary in the Navy Shipmate

63 institutions as well as with its excellent monthly magazine Seapower which is sent gratis to all members.

One more bit of class informationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; RAdm. John De Largy has returned to active duty in retired status as Director, Office of Naval Disability Evaluation, with additional duty as Director, Navy Council of Personnel Boards, at the Navy Department. John has already been seen this Spring on the tennis court with Steve De La Mater at the Army-Navy Country Club.

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Pres., Mr. Jack Barron Sec'y, Capt. R. S. Hayes, USN (Ret.) 8013 Lynnfield Dr., Alexandria VA 22306 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26tii St. N., Arlington VA 22207 (703) 536-7156 Percent Members: 58 Although you won't be reading these words until mid-May, it has been easy to get into a Spring mood for this column through the help of the extremely mild March weather here in Arlington. But as far as the rest of the Class of 1945 here in the Washington area is concerned. Spring really got off and mnning with the successful Valentine luncheon held on 10 February, when over 100 Classmates and spouses gathered in the Koran Room at Ft. Myer, for attitude readjustment, a fine luncheon and a stimulating talk by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Kenny McKee. The accompanying composite picture of the event, made up from the splendid black and white fotos taken by Ed White, shows our distinguished Classmates and attractive wives. Thanks to Mary and Bones Thomas and Winnie and Stu Bowcock for coordinating this annual affair.

Out of towners at the luncheon were: Charlotte and Ben Leavitt from Wye Island, Beno and Bud Bowler of Annapolis, Floyd Sessions out of Tulsa and Wiley Conover on business from the West Coast. Another most welcome attendee was Bobbie (Mrs. John B.) Haines of 6011 Hibbling Ave., Springfield VA 22150.

RAdm. McKee addressed several of the current issues of importance to the future of the Naval Academy, including the admission of female midshipmen, and then responded to questions from the floor. Vince Anania brought the house down with his question about the plans for a "Color Boy." But there were many questions covering a variety of areas, indicating a continued concern by the old grads for their Alma Mater and for the future of their Navy.

Without Jim Wheeler's input from Wisconsin from time to time, there would be little in this column from the Ninth Naval District. Jim writes, "RAdm. Warren O'Neil met with the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter on 19 February and addressed the fine tumout on the status of the Navy in general. His remarks startled many of us and brought us to the realization that our Congressman and budget directors need lots of coaxing. Warren will be leaving his post as C O . of the Ninth Naval District in July.

He has become very well known in these May, 1976

parts and has done an outstanding job of PR for the Navy . . . With him was the C O . of the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, Capt. Marty Zenni USN '46. We had a great time . . ."

Thanks to Sue Priest, here is a new address for Walt Dedrick: 1008 Peninsula St., Ventura CA 93003. Joan and Walt have purchased a "big-little" three bedroom house (with darkroom) only three blocks from the beach . . . new marina building in the vicinity . . . Walt is already busy a; Vice President and Director of the Marine Division of Northrop.

The next time that you are down to Annapolis . . . and looking for something to buy your best girl, stop in at the Saltbox, 64 State Circle, and ask Jayne Barrett or Ginny Campbell for assistance in selecting a dress or some accessories. Jayne and Ernie Barrett have been back in Crabtown for almost a year at 206 Prince George St., Zip 21401. Jayne advises, ". . . we are two blocks from the Main Gate . . . a very convenient Pit Stop . . . Ernie is with ARINC in Annapolis . . ."

Does anyone know Al Dunn's address?

(A. R. Dunn, Third Company.) Al is one of the current "Phantoms" we are trying to locate. Stan Kemp, writing from 5250 SW Colony Court, Beaverton OR 97005, is also trying to locate his "wife." He adds, "Since Valentine Luncheon, 10 February 1976

many are retiring and I am not far from that, it seems that now is a good time to locate and resume acquaintances with Classmates I have not seen or contacted in over 30 years . . . We have more leisure time in which to do more corresponding . . ."

Thanks, Stan, I really needed that plug for this column! . . . and, the Association of the Class of 1945 is happy to welcome you as a new member of the Alumni Association and subscriber to Shipmate.

Continuing the list of "Phantoms" for whom we would like current addresses: Hiram E. Widener, Jr.; WilHam F. Doehler; James T. Boone; Charles D. Jewell, Jr.; Charies R. Holsclaw; Walter H. Goodshall; Eugene F. Dmuchowski; Jack M. Pressler; Franklin H. Nepo and George M. Howard.

Send me a nine cent postcard if you have any information on an individual and I will try to contact him to establish regular communications with the Association of the Class of 1945. We have figured that it costs the Class of 1945 Treasury $7.75 for each new member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association (and subscriber to Shipmate) that we have recmited in the last year through "Operation Percent." Since Febmary 1975, we have mailed out 200 copies of Shipmate (letter from President Barron enclosed) to non-member Classmates and have gained only 25 new subscribers. You can

64 help by asking Classmates if they are members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association . . . there are a batch that are not.

If it is easier to give me a "Phantom" address over the phone, please call—the number is at the top of this column.

Bicentennial feature: Those of you who come to Washington could find Marge Findly as a docent at the National Portrait Gallery. Also, Betty Hayes, Linda Knudsen, and Mary Ellen Purkrabek serve as tour guides for one of the well known tour agencies. When you do visit the Bicentennial in Washington, plan to attend the 2nd Tuesday noon luncheon at Ft. Myer. "an it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please; an' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool—you bet that Tommy sees!"

Do you remember those last two lines from Rudyard Kipling's caustic ballad of the British soldier? In recent months, military benefits have been reviewed, revised, reduced and repudiated by our representatives in Congress to the point that one begins to wonder how far will they go to weaken our national defense. Thus, it was like a breath of fine Spanish brandy to read Senator Goldwater's speech to the National Space Club which was reprinted in its entirety in the 8 March issue of Navy Times and in the March TROA magazine. Goldwater cries, "Hypocrisy," at his Congressonal peers, citing the many fringe benefits available to our elected representatives of the people. As our Class ages and as most of us are now in a position to speak out on political issues, we can exert a significant force simply by communicating our thoughts and opinions to those we have elected to Congress. Failure to do so abrogates our rights. Those of you who have missed reading Senator Goldwater's speech and would like a copy, send me a postcard or letter with some news for this column, and I will send you a reprint by return mail. . . . No, Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool!

Revolutions of the pitometer log: . . . Hut Rowson writes from 7727 Viceroy St. N., Springfield VA 22152 that he is home from the hospital after major heart surgery . . . If you're ever picked up for a moving traffic violation in Glen Bumie, Maryland, you have one chance in six of getting a Classmate as the judge, for Tom Curley is the Administrative Judge for the 7th District Court of Maryland . . . Hope and Dick Alexander will be moving to their home in Newport, Rhode Island, come Summer . . .

Charlotte and Ben Leavitt are in fact aground—managing a 32 room mansion at Wye Island, Maryland . . . Marge and Doc Fallon visited Sue and Tom Gleason in Phoenix over the New Year's holiday. Tums out that Tom, who has recently retired for the second time, has been a "Phantom," but no longer. His address: 4321 E. Vermont St., Phoenix AZ 85018. . . . Charlie Mize, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, was in town serving on a selection board . . . That old "goose plucker," Jack Barron, announces that the Second Annual Alumni House Garden Party and Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, 14 May. Last year the cocktails and dinner, served in the garden patio of the Alumni House, were outstanding!

From the sunny skies of Florida, Tom Utegaard's Christmas card offers some relatively insignificant changes to Phil Erickson's proposal for a 30 Year After fountain monument . . . In addition to suggesting that the whole fountain rotate on a sun dial accurate to one tenth of a second per year, he proposes, "The fountain should be programmed to play in synchronism to the Marine Hymn on days divisible by three and Anchors Aweigh on all other days . . . changing the color of the water in the fountain from Navy Blue and Gold to aquamarine should be assigned on a rotating basis to the anchor man of the graduating class . . ." I'm sure that many of you would want to comment to Tom directiy at 646 Friar Road, Winter Park FL 32789. His change order has been tumed over to Mike Marschall who is the new chairman of the 30 year after gift committee. You can write Mike at: 807 Vassar Rd., Alexandria VA 22314.

Useless statistics: If each of the 433 readers of this column would send me three lines of news just once a year, I would have copy for ten cloumns—a whole year! How many lines can you get on a nine cent postcard?

Randy, Joe, and Ensign Cofer surance agency, is a USNR Captain and president of the Retired Officers Association.

Speaking of fathers and sons, John Sears invited his dad, K.P., Bill Crowe, Jim Stockdale and Ed McManus ('48) to the Academy for the pre-Christmas dinner. All that brass scared the other midshipmen away, so Jon spent the meal listening to midshipman days stories almost old enough to qualify as Bicentennial Moments. Our thanks to Jeanne Sears for providing the excellent picture of "the boys."

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Pres., Capt. George Pavis, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 4885 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.. Apt. 504 San Diego, CA 92117 Percent Members: 47

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Pres., RAdm. S. J. Evans (SC) USN Sec'y, Capt. J. L. Moss, USN (Ret.) 21 Alpine Dr., Latham, NY 12110 Percent Members: 47

John Prehn has sent out the flyer to the last known address of all Classmates giving the details of the 30th anniversary party weekend. This will be the only general notice: be sure to notify Floyd Bowdey (6724 Rosewood St., Annandale VA 22003) if you wish to receive additional information as it is developed.

Marge and Dick Amme have buried the anchor at St. Simons Island, Georgia. Dick retired last July. They are thrilled with the retired life and the activities of the Navy League and Retired Officers Association in the area. Dick stays young and active working with high school students as Naval Science Instructor at the NJROTC program at Brunswick High School. Marge and Dick welcome one and all to 415 Couper Ave., St. Simons Island GA 31522.

Randy and Joe Cofer are the proud parents on the occasion of swearing son Joe in as a Naval Reserve Ensign as he enters the Armed Forces Health Scholarship Program. He will attend the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis for three years and then go on active duty as a Navy doctor. Congratulations are in order for all the Cofers. Randy and Joe Cofer live in Chattanooga where Joe has a general in-

Jon and the Brass Kit and Jack Fisher spent ten days in Washington as Jack did selection board duties, then left for a trip to the Far East, including the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong, in connection with Jack's job as the top CEC man in the Pacific.

The Class had no active flag selectees this year; however, several Classmates who have been extremely active in the Reserves will be coming up for Flag consideration in the next few years, so perhaps '47 isn't through counting stars.

Betty and Bill Sweetman confirmed their wonderful vacation in Caracas in February and stayed with Olga and Nat Heller who had Keith Lakey, the Keatings, and the Seyas in for a memorable cocktail party. All of them plan to attend the 30th reunion.

"My license tags are 47 USNA," says J. Bridges in response to the inquiry from Dick Beane who saw the tags in Califomia last summer on the Riverside Freeway. J. reports that he and Hilda are doing fine. J. is Director of Contracts of Swedlow, Inc., and also has a small export business ("It doesn't make much money, but it is a lot of fun.").

Daughter Rebecca is married and she and her husband (and daughter) operate a ladies shoe store in Atlanta, while married son, J.J., is attending the School of Veterinary Medicine at College Station, Texas.

Shipmate

65 Not a long column this month, but we are thankful for the letters. Don't forget the picnic on Saturday, 5 June. Contact Robbie Brady, 1062 Nova Circle, Amold MD 21012 or Dick Yeatman, 1051 Ulmstead Circle, Arnold MD 21012. Graduation will be on 2 June so Annapolis should be relatively calm.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 38 Probably the dumbest February in history has graced the Washington area with record high temperatures, and March has been a lamb with the leaves and flowers well advanced. Let the record show, however, that on 9 March is is snowing furiously. February did bring the admirals list, with cheers for Kenny Shugart, Hank Hoffmann, and Bob Connolly. Congratulations to them, wherever they are.

I received a great letter from Bill Wagner out at 20315 Coraline Circle, Chatsworth CA 91311: "During the past year I finally joined the Alumni Association and regret not having done so years ago. I have enjoyed and look forward each month to the class article which you write for Shipmate.

(Thanks, Bill, we need more like thee!) I finally have something to be famous for, to recall a 4/c question often asked. Our son.

Bill, is in his second semester at Yale Law School. He clearly takes after his mother!

Daughter, Susan, is doing graduate work in Russian at the Pushkin Institute in Moscow and is a grad of Middlebury College. So much for the family intellectuals. The other five kids are also fine. Joe, 15, ranked 3rd nationally in his age group in the sprint freestyle event in swimming last year and set some AAU records in the area. Sally is teaching special education classes (EMR) at Reseda HS and likes it very much.

"I am in my 17th year with Litton Data Systems Division where I am Director of Integrated Logistic Support. We provided or are providing the electronics suites for DD-963 and LHA, the MTDS System, E2 Computers, Tacfire Pgm, AN/TSQ-73 Missile Minder for Hawk, and AN/TTC-39 (Tritac) Computer among many others. Our 'Black Box,' as opposed to Systems Programs, includes the AN/ASW-27B Two-way Data Link, AN/SPA-122 IFF Coder/Decoder group, F-15 IFF Reply Evaluator and similar programs. Next week in Brussels we'll be signing a contract with NATO for the NICS/TARE Program to provide communications switching computers for the NATO countries. We expect to be expanding our international business significantly over the next five years. So much for the business side of things.

"Tom Dawson and Red Morrow are also with DSD and are both fine. Tom is in Business Development, managing proposal activity in the international marketplace.

Red is currently in Tehran and will be going there soon on an 18-month assignment. The Dawsons and Morrows both live in Westlake Village at the present time. Jack Stufflebeam and Shel Hirsch were formerly with DSD as May, 1976

was Paul Martenson. Paul was in our Washington office, Shel was Director of Industrial Relations, and Jack was in DD-963 Software Test. Jack is now with RCA in Moorestown where I believe he is associated with the Aegis Program. Tom Dawson is the defacto chairman of the 30th reunion on the West Coast, having been so appointed

by Reggie and Bill Clifford and Lovie and Gordon Meriwether at a recent dinner at the Clifford home in Virginia. I don't think any firm plans have been made at this time.

Ted and Eriine Holt wrote recently that he has retired and is with the National Association of Credit Unions in Washington.

Tom Murphree is in Philly with Xerox, and Bob Lucy is doing great in St. Louis with a leading law firm. I understand that Phil Shutter was selected for MG." Another note was received from E. F. (Ed) Ward: "On January 5 I joined Logicon, Inc., as their Washington Operations Manager, with HQ at 1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Suite 903, Rosslyn VA 22209. Marie, Steve (22), Mike (19), and I spent 8Vi years enjoying life in the scenic State of New Hampshire. Now, it is back to the horse country of Virginia. We will be living at 10211 Brennan Hill Court, Great Falls VA 22066."

A recent newsclip from a Maryland paper carried a note that Gene Moss's first classman son, Lee, is engaged to Holly Ann Mocerf of Hood College and Amold, Maryland. The Mosses reside in Huntington, New York.

Gunvor and Bob McClinton's daughter, Kim, was married August 17 to John E. Lyttle, of Vienna, Virginia. They both graduated from Madison College, and are living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where John is working on his Ph.D. in chemistry, and Kim is a medical technologist.

The March D.C. class luncheon at O'Donnell's was arranged with lots of notice to everyone via new President, Dick Adams, but the year's only decent snow storm whittled down the attendees to 11. It was good fun, though, and Jim Ahem entertained everyone with a few ethnic jokes.

Those who braved the weather in addition to your Scribe were: Adams, Knock, Prichard, Ghormley, Early, Ortland, Stacy, Bill Lewis, Jack Kays, and Ahem.

49 Pres.: RAdm. Lucien Capone Jr. USN Sec'y, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 2741 Ariington VA 22202 Percent Members: 38 The Class has eight more admirals, seven line and one CEC. The line selection board which met last February picked up Karl Bernstein who is currently CO of NAS Jacksonville, Joe Ekelund now Dean of Academics at the Naval War College in Newport, Bob Eustace the Supervisor of Shipbuilding for Conversion and Repair at Newport News, Bud Ince the Director of the Naval Security Activity and Chief of Central Security Service at Ft. Meade, Jim Murray who is Deputy Director of the Strategic Submarine Division and Trident Program Coordinator at OpNav, Ed Otth currently Project

Manager for Patrol Frigate Ship Acquisition at Bath, and Sumner Shapiro the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence at CinCLant.

Neal Clements who is the Deputy Commander for Facilities Acquisition at NavFac is the CEC pick. Congratulations to all of you.

Lise and Dick Agnew are making a Spring move. They are departing CinCEur at Live Oak, Belgium, for The Division of Naval Affairs at MAAG, France.

Received a nice letter from Ted Bennett a few weeks ago. He and Fleur got together with Charlie and Bob McElroy at the Senior Bowl football game. They were scouting a young referee named Pete Williams who was working the game. Ted said that he and Bob had a fine visit with Pete at half time and that they all had a very enjoyable afternoon of football. Ted has just recently retired from Industrial Nucleonics Corporation and is now Vice-President and Treasurer of Nix and Fleming Supply Corp., Inc., in Fairhope, Alabama. We might also mention that Fleur is the President of the corporation so I guess we know who is running things in the Bennett household these days.

Ted also said that anyone who is in the Fairhope area should be sure to drop in.

Also had a note from Dick Whiteside. He has decided that if you are going to be doing most of your work out of Washington (DC) it is more convenient to live in the general area. So he and Betty decided to move back to Annapolis. They are living right next to Betty's mother's house which is where the post football game cocktail parties are held on Homecoming weekend. All visitors are welcome for a drink on any other weekend of the year also.

Washington Area We had a small but vocal group on hand at the Market Inn for the February luncheon. Those attending were Capone, Henning, Owens, Benoit, Kremidas, Bartholomew, Myers, Hammer, Albers, Shirley, Bauman, myself, and one individual who wishes to remain anonymous so that his bosses won't know where he spends his lunch hours. We had a rather lengthy discussion on the relative merits of the Market Inn and the Orleans House as locations for the luncheons. Finally it was decided the most vocal member of the group should investigate the possibility of returning to the Orleans House. Naturally Charlie Bauman undertook the job with vigor. By three o'clock that afternoon I had received a phone call from Charlie asking me to tell Henry Hoppe that the March lunch would be at the Orleans House. That is where it was, Henry, and will be from now on, we think.

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Pres., Capt. D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. L. Jensen, USN 499 Skyhill Ct. Chula Vista CA 92010 Autovon: 951-6814 Commercial: (804) 444-2350 Percent Members: 44 As was pointed out to me last year, even though the news is now nearly two months old, many of our retireds have no other source of information as to our Class flag selectees unless it is reported in this column.

In fine with that, I am most pleased to announce that in the USMC we have Joe McLernan and Hal Vincent approved by the President for promotion to Brigadier General and in the USN we have George Jessen, Bob Mandeville, George Shick and Cecil Kempf approved for Rear Admiral. Cecil had only recently arrived at the Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Project Office (PM-4) in Washington and had not unpacked his bag, so announced he was ready to come back to San Diego in the ASW Wing Pac Fleet job. George Jessen had been out to San Diego on S-3 business and managed to take a case of the flu back with him to D.C. and since he wasn't feeling good left the office at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 12th of February. At 4:24 p.m. the message was released and folks in the office called Cathy with the information and she was able to greet George on his arrival home with the news. Bob was at a meeting at NAVMAT and on his return to OP-05 found a couple of bottles of champagne waiting for him.

Bob calmly ignored them and went on working until after 7:00 p.m. He informed the family after arriving home and was surprised and very pleased to see that his three teenagers were tmly excited at the turn of events. Bob observed that the younger generation just isn't as blase as we sometimes think. Was unable to talk to George who is Dep Chief of Staff for Communications on Naval Forces Europe Staff.

The attendees at the Washington area mid-February husband-wife luncheon at the Flagship were Sally and Chuck Mull, Velura and Roy Highberg, Mary Jane and Milt Schultz, Eleanor and Tom Noble, Mary and Frank Carter, Sharon and Bill Simons, Barbara and Bill Demers, Madelon and Pete Wood, John Kirk (reporting in May as our Defense Attache, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), Jo and Lee Minnis, Teri and Law Kivlen, Mary and Ward Lasley, Elaine and Frank Roth (arranging for an April cocktail party at Bethesda O Club—not to interfere with Easter—and investigating the feasibility of another Potomac River Boat cruise in May or June. Frank has finally figured a way to compute gratuities in advance and thereby avoid out of pocket expense), Fran and Bob Bisselle, Nancy and Andy Pullar, Jeanne and Jim Kennedy, Phil Conley (wearing his new star). Art Pleasants, Molly and Jerry Coleman, and Barney Barnette (visiting from CINCPAC Staff in Hawaii). For those interested in statistics, 24 had the seafood platter, 10 the sole and only 3 the chicken.

Barney was the only one there with a suntan. With Chuck Mull departing for Bath.

Maine, as disclosed last month, Bill Demers

will become secretary of the D.C. executive action group. Fred Terrell is progressing famously with preparation for the 26th reunion on 15-17 October 1976 (William & Mary in football). Fred's address for advance information is 406 Onondio Circle, Vienna VA 22180. A class mailing will be initiated in late Spring which will ask for donations for the 30th anniversary project as well as regular dues in the attempt to get to the 56% of the Class who do not receive Shipmate.

Mary and John Coughlin finally managed to get a few days leave and ventured south to San Diego from San Francisco. We convinced them to stay with Dorothy and your C.S. and it was a delight to go over news of Classmates with them. Mary wanted to know if I had a new raincoat and I assured her it doesn't rain in San Diego.

Corky Angleman reports from the Norfolk area that the March 1st Wednesday luncheon was held on the 2nd Wednesday at Breezy Club. This was done so as to allow all to attend church on Ash Wednesday. When Corky queried the group he found that only Ron Kelly had gone to church. The Marine Brigadier slate has Hal Vincent going to CINCLANTFLT Staff as DCOS for Plans & Policy and Joe McClarnan to HDQTRS USMC. Also Jim Elliott goes to an assignment in Dam Neck this Spring. Roger Buck on YARNELL will be moving to a job on the Staff National War College this Spring. Corky also says that Dick Miller moves to OPNAV in May with John McNally's relief coming but no orders for John. Corky's son Alan, USNA '77, will be one of the fortunate and get an SSN cruise this summer. Sylvester Foley is departing Washington enroute to CARGRU 7 in San Diego and since Medal of Honor winner Jim Stockdale at ASWWINGPAC relieves him, Cecil Kempf says they have been shaking around to see who gets any leave. Sylvester did assure Cecil that they always gave the advantage to the junior man!

John Brick announces things are copacetic in Pensacola. Buddy Burt had been down from New Orleans going through the pressure chamber and ejection seat training and spent a day trying to convince John that he indeed wasn't too old or decrepit to be flying operationally.

Meanwhile in Washington during March we had the 1st Tuesday luncheon at the Flagship. Gracing the affair were: Chuck Mull, George Jessen, Milt Schultz, Rod Eyster, Marsh Treado, Frank Roth, Bill Simons, Ted Debacker, Gayle May (son Dean a TBP as a Junior at Cornell in Engineering Physics), Bill Demers, Pete Wood, Gene Morin, Ward Lasley (chairing the party committee for the Bethesda Cherry Blossom Party since Frank Roth had tc go to Israel to help introduce the E2-Cs they had purchased), Ed Gmnwald, Tom Ross, Tim Woolridge, John Henderson, Frank Carter, Paul McMahon, Red Oliver and Bob Foley. Bill Simons gave the treasurer's report and I am happy to relate there are $3374 in the bank. We get to see a lot of the Pac Eight basketball games on TV here in San Diego and we get a thrill out of seeing Bill's son who is on the first team at Stanford. Milt Schultz and Mary Jane are

happily settied at 1954 Hopewood Drive, Falls Church VA 22043. Milt says town house living is great and a very easy adjustment for them. Milt was on-scene commander at the time of the collision between the KENNEDY and the BELKNAP flying his pen-

nant in RICKETTS. He reports it a night of real terror yet one of great heroism. Mary Jane does floral arranging three days a week and has been steadily gaining a wide reputation for her expertise throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District. She says the money it pays is incidental to the fact that it is soothing to the mind or that she has a new wardrobe and a new car.

Supremes Before Supper, fabulous hors d'oeuvres cookbook by Margon Edney and Ede Grimm (Margon's hubby is Bud Edney, Class of 1957) can be purchased by sending $4.00 for each copy ordered to The Gypsy Peddler, P.O. Box 644, Coronado CA 92118.

Special rates for benefits and boutiques . . . the sale of the book will benefit both Vinson Hall and the Speech and Hearing Clinic at Balboa Hospital, recently taken over as the project of the NOW wives in the San Diego area. The book is full of magnificent recipes and is colorful and perfect for gift giving for all occasions.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce 1. Meader, USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Ariington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 43 A few words on the 25th Reunion are in order because of concem which has been voiced over the date selected. Our reunion will not be held on Homecoming. Some Classmates, especially those who live in distant areas, are unhappy because our reunion will not afford the opportunity to see many old friends from other Classes which Homecoming does. 1 would like to explain that the selection of 11 September for our reunion was made several years ago on the basis of the availability of facilities large enough to accommodate us. When one considers the number of classes that want to "book" the entire town of Annapolis on the same weekend each year, it becomes clear that all but one (possibly two if they share) are going to be disappointed. The express opinion of a large segment of the class was that celebrating the event in the right way is more important than on the right day.

Also, we were reminded that the kind of all-out effort going into this reunion is only made once every five years—20th, 25th, 30th, etc. The regular Homecoming (October 16th) will be observed by the Class of '51, but on a less extravagant scale than the reunion. Information on the time and place for the Homecoming festivities will be published in this column, and in the mailout which distributes the annual report. Make both events if you possibly can.

As for details on the 25th Reunion, you should have received full particulars in the mail in eariy March. If you did not, be sure to let your Secretary know. All others should hasten to send in their reservation forms and deposits. Everything is shaping up nicely for the biggest and most noisy assembly of '51ers since 1 June 1951 in Dahlgren Hall.

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67 One event of special interest on this important weekend will take place in the Superintendent's quarters on Sunday, 12 September. Kin McKee will hold open house for all Classmates and their ladies immediately following chapel.

On 6 March, 77 Classmates, wives and sweethearts—in most cases, the latter two were one and the same—gathered at Ft. Myer for the annual Washington Area Dinner Dance. 1 won't list all those "regulars" whose names grace this column frequently, but rather I will single out a few attendees because of their notoriety, newness in Washington, etc. Three of our "old" Admirals were joined by four of the freshcaught: Bill Lawrence, Ed Carter and Ross Williams welcomed Lee Kollmorgen, Paul Tomb, Doug Mow and Guy Shaffer. New arrivals (or infrequently seen) were Bob Adams, Bob Small, Jack McQueston, Bill Olson, Bill Wilson and Hank Alexander (sans red tux). Two who announced imminent retirement plans were John Green and Glen Brewer. And, our leading area reservist, Mike lacona, was congratulated on his selection to Captain.

Bob Watts checked in from California (L.A. area) with news that he contemplates a move to San Diego in the near future. Bill Phillips, last reported headed for Australia, advises that his plans have changed, but that I can report with certainty that Andy Bergesen will soon be on his way to MAAG duty in Madrid. Meanwhile, Warren Kitterman went into self-imposed exile on his farm in Virginia, working to get the spuds in the ground before St. Patrick's Day.

Washington was Commanding Officer, Naval and the students are both great. Sons N o .

1, 2, and 3 are in the service: Nos. 1 and Air Station, Moffett Field, in 1972-73.

2 in the Navy, and No. 3 in the Coast C C Smith is currently C O . of the USS Guard. Is this a class record? No. 4 son ENTERPRISE ( C V A N - 6 5 ) , and was also will enter the University of Texas next Fall, Exec of ENTERPRISE from 1970 to 1972. and a full time father and son team at the Before taking command, he was C O . , USS same University may be a class record also.

SAN JOSE ( A F S - 7 ) . C C is also a P. G. Then there's the daughter, who's talking School graduate, and holds an MS in Physics about being USNA, Class of '82. Larry is from there. He is a graduate of the Naval expecting to make the 25th reunion in 1977. Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge, and before his assignment as Exec of ENTERPRISE, received training at the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Washington. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star with Combat "V" and Gold Star in lieu of subsequent medals, and a number of Unit Citations in connections with his tours of service on the Big "E." The Navy's Rear Admiral Selection Board provided us with an outstanding column this month, but we're depending on the 1952 shipmates to send in a little more news for next time.

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Pres., Capt. Lew Sykes, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towlston Road Vienna VA 22180 (703) 759-3115 Percent Members: 34

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Last column we were congratulating Dave Altwegg, Larry Chambers, Ralph Hedges and C. C. Smith, 1952 Class members who have been selected for rear admiral. We received the news just before deadline for the column, and we're happy to bring you up to date, in depth, on our new Admirals.

Dave Altwegg, whose Major Command was as C O . of USS HORNE (DLG-30), re-

Super Bowl Enthusiasts The accompanying photo shows the happy group that assembled at Terry and Bill Smith's house to watch the Super Bowl game. Others in the picture are (1. to r.) Pat and Lowell Stockdale, Bob and Evelyn Swart, and Babs and Ben Benjovsky. The hosts are in the lower right hand corner.

Aloha.

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Pres., Cdr. R. R. Zastrow, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. M. Jackson, USN 1719 Melbourne Drive McLean, VA 22101 (703) 356-2889 Percent Members: 39 News items are very limited this month— in fact, if Larry Pad hadn't reported in from Texas, the mailbag would have been close to empty. Larry is still at the University of Texas, working on his Ph.D. and also teaching Accounting there. The teaching May, 1976

ceived his MS in Ordnance Engineering from MIT, and also is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Dave holds service medals for both Korea and Vietnam, and has twice served as Aide or Assistant in a Secretariat Office; as Special Assistant to the ASN (I&L) in 1971/72, and as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Security Assistance) in 1973.

Larry Chambers is presently C O . of USS MIDWAY ( C V - 4 1 ) . He is an aviator, serving

as C O . , Attack Squadron 67 in 1968 and 1969; and as C O . , Attack Squadron 15, 1969 and 1970. Larry is a P.G. School graduate, and his most recent Washington assignment was a Deputy Project Manager (Navy), A7E Project Office, Naval Air Systems Command.

Ralph Hedges, an aviator, is a P.G. School graduate, and also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds an MS in Nuclear Engineering from Iowa State College. Ralph holds the China Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Air Medal. He is currently Head of Mid and Long Range Plans and Policy Division, Office of the CNO, and before coming to

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Pres., LCol. F. M. W. Woodrow USMC Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Michael J. Stoffel USN NAVELEX (PME-124-60) Washington D.C. 20360 (202) 692-8820/1/2 Percent Members: 34 After the welcome flood of letters over the Christmas holidays, the input has tapered off a bit. However, Jose Cabanillas sent the following information: "It's been so long since I checked in with the Class that I'm ashamed to admit it. Just procrastination.

My last tour of duty was twenty months as the guest of our Medical Corps, sixteen of them in Bethesda. If anyone ever asks, believe me there's no finer medical care available anywhere, if you need it, than in our Navy. I retired on 1 June 1973.

"Dot and I have settled in Orange Park, Florida; a little town just south of NAS Jacksonville. We had really looked forward to the 20th reunion but couldn't make it.

Maybe we will on the 25th. Pass the word that good spirits are available, so if anyone gets down this way give us a call. We're always good for a bunk and three squares."

Jose's address is: 3366 Hollycrest Blvd., Orange Park FL 32073.

Travel during my current tour has brought me in contact with several Classmates, some of whom have been out of the public eye for some time. An old friend, Paul (Rusty) Gorman recently returned to the New York Area after several years in England. While there he worked as a vice-president in Esso International Services. Also in England at the present time are Lou Diley on CINCUS NAVEUR staff and Roy Patterson as ONR

68 Rep. At last report, Paul Slawson had spent several years in London involved in Middle East Investments for ITT. After resigning from the Navy in 1959, Paul had an unusual and interesting career. He first pursued studies in International Relations followed by several years in the Peace Corps, primarily in the Middle East. After further studies at the Stanford Research Institute, he accepted his present job with ITT. He met his wife while in the Peace Corps and last time I checked had two children, a boy and girl.

Classmates recently seen in the Norfolk areas include George Trevors at SUBLANT and Bill Fields at MSCO Hampton Roads.

Another old friend new to the Washington area is Jerry High whom I saw for the first time since graduation at the last luncheon.

Jerry and 1 rode the milk train together from Wisconsin upon first entering USNA. A Class get-together was discussed at the luncheon which should be either firmly scheduled or over by the time you read this. Hope to see you there.

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Pres., Capt. John W. Renard USN Treas., Col. Emst Volgenau USAF Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Road Vienna VA 22180 Percent Members: 30 First things first, and the first thing is that we have more Navy Captains to announce! Add Tom Stallman to the list of CEC four stripers and Jeff Gardner, Norm Harper, John Haynes, Johnny Richards, and Blair Warren who made the Captains list in the Navy Reserve. Congratulations one and all. If anybody has a complete list of the CEC Captains List I'd appreciate a copy; all my information is second hand.

Next on the list of superdoopers are medals and PR releases.

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Penh two weeks prior to its fall. Judy and I have resettled at NCBC Port Hueneme where 1 am Head of the Ship Tests and Trials Department at NSWSES. We recently attended Tom Stallman's wetting down party, and our lives have again returned to normal." Wetting down party??? That must be something the yokels have out in the field; I haven't been invited to or heard about one here in Washington area even though the majority of our new Captains are here!

Also in the news are Al Toney and Bill Ballew: "Vance, Sanders & Company, Inc., large mutual fund manager-underwriter, announces the election of Albert L. Toney, Jr. to the Board of Directors. Mr. Toney joined Vance, Sanders in 1969 as a Research Associate and was elected a Vice President in 1972. A native of Long Beach, California, Mr. Toney is a 1955 U.S. Naval Academy graduate and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Mr. Toney served as a submarine officer in the Navy from 1955 to 1967, and as a consulting engineer for General Electric in 1968. He resides in Weston with his wife Leslie, and their two children."

And "Huddleston, Ballew, Simmons and Company, a Memphis-based management consulting firm specializing in employeremployee relations, has announced a change of name to Ballew, Reinhardt, Poole, Inc., to feature the three present principals including C W. Ballew, President. The firm, founded in 1967 by Ballew and Clay W. Huddleston, serves clients throughout the nation in such fields as manufacturing, health care, aerospace, government and retailing . . . Ballew is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a member of the American Society for Personnel Administration. A few weeks ago he was elected a Certified Management Consultant of the Institute of Management Consultants, New York City."

Reported transfers have been: Dick Dutnell to Wright-Pat AFB, John Nyquist to Washington, and Roger Coffey from JCS to OP30. The list of retirees continues to grow if what I read in the Alumni Association's files is true (and in this case I know it to be an understatement). Joining the list are: Don Aven, Scot Baird, Tom Boucher, Don Eckels, Dick Gero, Chuck Hagee, Don Heckman, Dick Hunt, Ed Lull, Ron Miller, Joe Perez, Press Reynolds, Paul Riviere, Bob Rule, Savvy Sanders, Shep Shepard, Tom Shine, and Lee Turner.

Many of us are now actively chasing our Classmates for contributions to the Alumni Association's Annual Fund. I've already received a very generous check from Sy Ulcickas. Last year I put out an appeal for a paultry $19.55 donation. That really isn't much, but our class-wide average contribution last year was just over three dollars.

We were represented by only 105 members, several of whom weren't even graduates.

Let's do better this year, gang, and come up with at least $19.55 each. If you aren't contacted by a class agent, send it to me and I'll see that it gets credited to our Class.

Be sure to get an early copy of Shipmate in June—the great news about Bill Anders will be broken wide open then, and you will have to read it here.

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Co-Chairmen, Executive Committee Capt. J. W. Blanchard Jr. USN LCol. R. H. Lyie USAF Sec'y, Capt. J. W. Blanchard Jr. USN Deputy Director of Athletics U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Chmn., 20th Homecoming LCol. R. H. Lyle USAF 8539 Forrester Blvd.

Springfield VA 22152 Percent Members: 29 By now those of you in the Washington area should have received information regarding the 29 May luncheon. To those of you interested in joumeying to Annapolis on this date, whether from Washington or wherever, here are the details. First of all, June Week starts 27 May, so on Saturday the 29th, there will be a Full Dress Parade at 1145 on Worden Field, weather permitting.

Also on the Class of '56 agenda will be a luncheon at Hubbard Hall (the boat house).

Parking at the boathouse. Cocktails (cash bar) will be available about 1130. A buffet luncheon will be served about 1230. Cost will be $3.50 per adult with kids free. For those of you desiring to see the parade, as you remember, it is only a 5 minute walk from the parade field to the boathouse. So your options are to see the parade, grab a quick drink, and then have lunch—or skip the parade, grab several drinks, and then eat. About 1315 we will have a presentation about "Women at the Naval Academy."

This 29 May gathering is designed as a family outing, and we encourage you to bring the whole gang. After lunch and the presentation, a two minute walk to Bishop Stadium will put you at the site of the Army-Navy baseball game. We will have reserved seating for '56. Or—there are Army-Navy tennis and golf matches which you may attend. All these events are free.

If you did not receive a flyer from Jim Thomas' Washington group, and you are coming to our mini-20th, please drop me a note at the above address as soon as possible with a check to cover the luncheon.

We need to have a firm count by the 26th for logistic reasons.

Also, by now all hands should have received information regarding the maxi-20thHomecoming, 1956-1976. A number of you indicated a strong desire to billet the attendees of the 20th at a central location.

For that reason, and considering 3 other alternatives which did not offer a "togetherness" location, we have gone to the closest, available, good hotel—The Friendship Intemational Hotel at the BaltimoreWashington Intemational Airport. 1 think you will be pleased with all the arrangements for the entire weekend, 15-17 October 1976. 1 won't cover all the details here, but if you didn't get the flyer, please drop Roger Lyle a note to request one. I would urge all who are considering attending to mail in your deposit check early. It will be much easier for us to cancel you out rather than waiting to initially sign you up at a late Shipmate

69 date. By doing this, it will also help us plan the myriad of details for this large undertaking, thus helping to avoid the hassle which could put a damper on what we think will be a great weekend.

The 20th Planning Group (sounds like an Air Force outfit) consists of Rog Lyle (thus the name) as leader, with wingmen Doc Blanchard, Jim Thomas, Howie Burdick, Jack Fellowes and Bud Alexander. As we develop our plan of attack further, we will ask others to help. We won't expect you to volunteer, just do what we ask.

Thanks in advance.

Because of several inquiries, the address of the class ring manufacturer is repeated for others who may have lost it: Josten's, 148 Broadway, Owatonna MN 55060.

Now some news. John Webster sends, "Here's a few details that I hope will fill in the blank on one more Classmate: Joanie (Joan R. Murray, St. Charles, Illinois) and I were married 28 April 1962. Joanie graduated from Connecticut College for Women in 1960. We have 3 children: John III—11, Lee—10, and Julie—6. "Jay" and Lee are deep in the AAU swimming and horseback riding here in Califomia. As for professional details, on 1 Nov. '75 I tumed over command of USS SEAWOLF ( S S N - 5 7 5 )

after AVi years. There's nothing like command and I so thoroughly enjoyed mine.

We were very fortunate—won the 1975 "E" and a Navy Unit Commendation. I'm presently the COMSUBPAC Representative here at Mare Island Naval Shipyard and a jolly good task it is. Keeps me off the streets. We're enjoying one of the large old quarters here. Not a lot of other news. You know how it is among the delights of shipyards and overhauls."

unscheduled ice storm deterred some, 39 people, including several wives attended.

Doug Hayman came all the way from Charieston, South Carolina, to attend, although since he was here anyway, he conducted some TDY business on the side.

Doug expects to move to the D.C. area next summer. The Annapolis contingent included Doc, Jack Fellowes, and George Welsh. George was the prime luncheon attraction and featured guest speaker.

George has been on the banquet circuit and professed to be all talked out. Nevertheless, he quite clearly, confidently, and enthusiastically described the Navy football program, which, among other things includes five home games this year. He plans to stay with Navy, despite rumors to the contrary, and left us all with a genuine sense of optimism for more winning seasons such as we enjoyed in 1975. Every best wish for continued success from all of us, George.'

Luncheon attendees included: Bud Alex ander, John Bellinger, Duane Beving, How ard Burdick, Doc Blanchard, Rudy Daus Jack Fellowes, Bill and Marianne Green Al Henry, Dough Hayman, Jim Johnson Jack and Mary Janetatoes, John Kirkpatrick Frank Lamotte, Hal Lewis, Chan Medwe deff, Frank McMullen, Dick Mozier, Hal and Mary Moore, Danny Michaels, Bob McHugh, Sven Nelson, Charlie Roberts, Dean Sackett, Bob Schade, Bob Schmitt, Ray Schriner, Ted Shultz, P. J. Smith, Jim and Sylvia Stinson, Dick Tarbuck, Jim and Martha Thomas, George Welsh and Perry Westmoreland.

In accordance with our schedule, the next luncheon was at Market Inn on Tuesday, 16 March 1976. However, the luncheon originally scheduled for 18 May is cancelled.

The following is a press release concem- Instead the family-oriented June Week luncheon, discussed in the opening paraing Jim Flatiey: "USS INDEPENDENCE—Capt.

James H. Flatiey III has surpassed a cher- graph, is scheduled for Saturday, 29 May ished carrier aviation record. When he 1976, at the Naval Academy Boathouse. landed his F-4 Phantom on the deck of this This is again going to be a popular event, aircraft carrier recently, he brought his and we are most appreciative of Doc Blancareer total of arrested landings to 1419— chard (who owns the boathouse) for helpmore than any other pilot in the history of ing organize it.

U.S. Naval aviation. The landing surpassed I expect that the customary number of the record of 1418 arrested landings estab- summer transfers will be augmented this lished by Capt. George Watkins, who re- year by some retirements. Walt Stammer cendy retired. If not for a British Royal has recently announced his plans to seek Navy aviator, Capt. Eric M. Brown, who employment elsewhere, for which we wish has made an amazing 2407 arrested landhim all the best. Those of you approaching ings, Flaley's U.S. Navy achievement in breaking Watkins' record might be com- Washington, D.C. for whatever reason, pared, for example, to Hank Aaron over- please give us a call so that you can be taking Babe Ruth for the home mn record." included on the notification list for the Congrats, Jim. Jim is currently slated to luncheons and other activities, including take command of a SURFLANT SERV- 20th Homecoming next October.

P. J. Nelson is now the holder of two FORCE Ship—no name as yet. He adds, master's degrees, an M.S.E. in Ocean En"Detaching orders read 'Duty involving flying denied.' After 17Vi years in a carrier gineering and an M.B.A. in Finance and cockpit, it's going to be different. Ironically, Investments and Ned Roberts is the C O . , it coincides with a bunch of us having to Navy Recmiting District, Cleveland. throw away our 'brown' shoes on 30 June The Washington Area Administration: 1976. One big family at last. If I'm not Coordinator: Jim Thomas OX7-8476; Commistaken, Roger Box with a West Coast Air municator: Howard Burdick, OX7-1066; Wing and Ken Dickerson with the A7 RAG Comptroller: Bud Alexander, OX5-5945."

VA-122 are our ('56) last two Naval aviaOrders: Compton Ward, C O . USS GURKE tors with significant day to day jobs in the to C O . USS BARBEY; Ben Poe, NAVAIRcockpit."

TESTCEN to NAVSTA Roosevelt Roads; Buzz Husted, CARGRU 6 to OPNAV; Jim Thomas reports on the Washington Chapter: "The Washington D.C. Area class Wayne Miller, C O . FLECOMPRON to luncheon occurred as scheduled on 20 Jan- OPNAV, and Rod Flannery, C O . USS SELLERS to OPNAV. uary at the Market Inn. Even though an May, 1976

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Pres., Maj. Fritz Warren, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 5223 Crinnell St. Fairfax VA 22030 Corr. Sec'y: Cdr. W. H. Peerenboom USN Bureau of Naval Personnel Washington EX: 20370 Percent Members: 31 After a hiatus in class column news, we are making a renewed attempt to get more word to pass along. The mail box has been empty for quite a while . . . how about some news?

A number of Classmates will be seeing their sons enter the Class of 1980. Final acceptances aren't available as of this writing, but we're looking forward to offering congratulations to all those sons (and daughters?) of '57 who carry on the family tradition.

Planning has begun for the 20th homecoming spectacular. In charge of this event, which will surely rival the Bicentennial, are: Dean Hines, Chairman and Dave Butterfield and Fred Dederici, co-chairmen.

Now that we have the "chiefs," how about some volunteer Indians? We'll need all the help we can get to make this succeed.

The Washington chapter secretariat is working on an update to our address files.

We expect to publish a list of "missing persons" shortiy (next issue); hopefully we'll get some leads on where we all are located.

We've received the following letter and picture from Dick G^ntz who was, at the time, in the Med:

Some of the latest aircraft

Here is a picture taken last year of aircraft from four of the nine Squadrons attached to Air Wing ONE ("First and Foremost")

serving in USS JOHN F . K E N -

NEDY (CV-67). These three types represent the latest in the Navy's inventory. Squadron C O . of the lead aircraft, an E-2C Hawkeye, from the "Torchbearers" of VAW-125 is Dick Gentz (24). C O . of tiie F-14 Tomcat from the "Tophatters" of VF-14, the oldest active squadron in the Navy, is George White (17) and C O . of the F-14 from the "Swordsman" belonging to VF-32 is Jerry Knutson (23), while X.O. of the S-3A Viking from the "Fighting Red Tails" of VS-21 is George Lanman (6). Also on board is Dick Meaux ( 3 ) , submarine ops officer on the embarked CTF-60 Staff. Sam Coulboum has also visited KENNEDY from CTF-67 (COMFAIRMED), and Al Zollars came all the way from the west

70 coast to learn the secrets of the CV; he is ASW officer in ENTERPRISE. We have also seen Cleve Loman (4) and Bob Lowenthal (8) in Rota on SUBGROUP 4's Staff.

George O'Brien (14) just got relieved of PH.ARRIS (FF-1094) which is in company with JFK. Al Roster briefed all the ASW types aboard JFK as a CTF-69 Staff expert.

In other news, Jeff Dennis is now C O . of MoNTiCELLO (LSD-35) and hoped to get out of the shipyard by St. Patrick's Day. Jimmy the Greek was offering 8-6 in favor of LBNSY. We are also pleased to note that as of last October Glen Jermstad has assumed the position of Transportation Secretary Coleman's Secretarial Representative for Federal Region IV, headquartered in Atlanta.

Glen joined the Transportation Department from Ketterjohn Concrete Products, Inc., of North Little Rock, where he had been serving as president and general manager.

Congratulations!

From the West Coast Chapter we've received the following report: "San Diego Chapter of Class of 1957 had a great bmnch at COM (Open) at MCRD for the Navy victory on 29 November. The following were in attendance: Mary Ann and Jerry Barczak Nina and Vic Vieweg, Jan and Dick Madouse, Linda and Bill Kronzer, Dorothy and Bob Nevin, and Fay Round and friend. Bob Cunningham and three friends, Russ Simsarian and friend, and Lee and Jim Cavarragle (Class of '61), Dwight and Marie Raymond (West Point Class of 1964) and Dale Hollabaugh. A good time was had by all and the Los Angeles and San Diego Chapters pledged closer liaison and support. Anyone who didn't get the word about the San Diego party should contact Dale Hollabaugh at 933-6764 or (714) 225-6764."

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Pres., Capt. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, Cdr. H. W. Konkel USN Naval Electronics Systems Command Washington DC 20360 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. D. W. Stiibbs USN 5908 Parkridge Lane Alexandria VA 22310 Percent Members: 31 The Mail Bag Pete Berg writes from Bmnswick that things are going well in the squadron and that he is delighted to be back in Bmnswick for a fourth tour.

Pete calls our attention to a great record for '58. Six out of 12 operational VP squadrons on the East Coast have a CO from the Class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Skip Gross, VP-5; Russ Mowery, VP-8; George Allender, VP-23; Pete Berg, VP-26; Bill Pendley, VP-45; Jim McNulla, VP-56. Jim Sheehan and Dan Demand have already had their squadrons. In addition, John Lorusso had a VP squadron at Moffett and Jesse Hernandez is presently CO of VP-46.

While in Keflavik, Pete ran into Larry Reed and Dave Cox. Dave is the XO for tile N.S. at Keflavik.

Chuck Haughley is flying with Allegheny

and has recently moved to a farm in Tuftonboro. New Hampshire.

Washington Chapter A new membership list indicates that there are around 150 Classmates in the Washington area. We have been busy trying to make contact. The fmits of our first attempt were born out with a tremendous gettogether at Mary Lou and John Gentile's home. John baked French bread for the occasion. Fifty-one couples responded in the affirmative. In attendance were: Nancy and Dick Tennent; Jean and Wayne Scott; Ann and Roland Evans; Bobbi and Jim Wright; Phyllis and Jack Van Niman; Rene and Bob Shearer; Carol and Jack Pierce; Mi Mi and Miles Mixon; Missy and Bill Mooney; Jean and Howie Pabst; Kathleen and Stephen Webster; Mary Ann and Tom Michels; Nancy and Tony Stremic; Roxanne and Ed Kessler; Coleman and Jack Chambliss; Barbara and Dan Demand; Monica and John Frustace; Pat and Bill Arata; Pat and John Besecker; Carolyn and Mike Hanley; Bev and Dave Stubbs; Jackie and Frank Victor; Tinker and Mel Runzo; Kathleen and Dave Willingham; Mai and Keith O'Donnell; Kathleen and Mick O'Bierne; Jan and Bmce Bradley; Marie and Scott Gibbons; Jan and George Meinig; Linda and Tom Fleming; Gay and J. Chevalier; Pat and Marion Doss; Pat and Bill Howard; Floann and Ed Sheehan; Vi and Ronald Schnepper; Carla and John Wyatt; Nita and Bud Keim; Barbara and Skip Hunter; Pat and Ron Johnson; Ce Ce and Burt Robbins; Joyce and Bruce Bowman; April and HoUey Holtehaus; Donna and John Kennard; John Swope; Charlie Pinkham; and Jim Fitzgerald.

Plans are in the making for the annual Spring Fling. Hope we see some more familiar faces.

Urgent Request I don't know about the rest of you, but I sure enjoy seeing the '58 column filled.

YOU can help by dropping me a short note or a card. Let me know what is going on in your part of the world. Thanks, Pete, for your letter. This is what makes '58 GREAT!

gram management course given at the Defense Systems Management School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Bill was previously in the

USS

GEORGE C

MARSHALL and

is

now

looking forward to project management work in the Special Projects Office here in Washington.

Some thirty '59ers and their wives Uving in the Washington area gathered on Valentines Day for a "Dark Ages" party hosted

by Maria and John Shields. Thanks to Carol and Walt Wynn and Lillian and Jim Osborne for getting things organized for a great evening of renewing acquaintances and swapping sea stories.

Rise and Shine with '59.

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Sec'y, "Chico" Chavez 458 Verdes Ridge Ct. Spring Valley CA 92077 Percent Members: 34

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Pres., Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig, USN 3724 S. Queensgrove Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Percent Members: 31 It is always a pleasure to receive notices of our Classmates who are assuming commands of Naval units. This month '61 has two new aviation skippers and a departing one. Bob (R. T.) Davis relieved Dan March of Attack Squadron SIXTY-SIX on board USS

INDEPENDENCE ( C V A - 6 2 ) in Palma de

Mallorca on 5 March. VA-66 is an A-7 squadron. Dan is on his way to SUPERS as Assistant for PCS Management Control (PERS 4C). Congratulations Bob and Dan! At Key West, RVAH-9 saluted a new skipper. Vic Karcher assumed command of this RA-5 outfit on 12 March. More recently it was a pleasure to see Vic at Oceana, stopping to check out his new home on FORRESTAL in Norfolk.

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Pres., Cdr. Francis R. Donovan USN Sec'y, Cdr. Lloyd Adams, USN 7869 Godolphin Dr. Springfield, VA 22153 Percent Members: 29 Here and There: A note from Dan Truax indicated that he took command of Patrol Squadron Nine at NAF Kadena, Okinawa on 13 March.

John Schultz with VA-215 finished up another WestPac cmise on board USS ORISKANY early this year. John reported that the only Classmate he has run into during the cruise was Paul Guay when Paul brought his LST into Subic. Al Ovron writes that Bert Settte is with SHM Nuclear Corporation in Sunnyvale, Califomia. Al ran into him in Pordand, Oregon at the Holiday Inn while both were passing through. Bill Clautice recently finished the five month pro-

Nan and Rod Horne are busy spearheading an effort to organize a 15th reunion for the Class in Southem Califomia. It will be held in San Diego during the first week in June. A dual theme of the 15th reunion and the bicentennial will be featured. So get your name on the mailing list by contacting one of the following: Rod Horne, 10922 Ironwood Rd., San Diego 92131, (714) 271-7162 Bill Kraus, 8580 Nottingham PL, La Jolla 92037, (714) 453-8382 Joe Matalavage, 10269 Pine Tree Dr., San Diego 92131, (714) 271-0454 Joe Berkey, 3226 Erie St., San Diego 92117, (714) 276-6700 Nan and Rod Horne have an active family life with a daughter who is planning to be the next Olga Korbit and a son who is an expert in "throwing pots"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;no, that is not a new term for a marijuana high but rather denotes a ceramics buff. Rod is now in middle management with Pacific Telephone as an senior engineer. He has been active in Shipmate

71 the development of computerized maintenance systems in the San Diego office. He believes that a move may be in the "tea leaves" to the HQ in San Francisco. On the side Rod is XO of a reserve outfit and laments the cuts that the services are taking.

Hope more of those on "the outside" hear the facts.

Updated data cards are desired: 1. Name; 2. Wife's Name; 3. Children's Names and Birthdates; 4. Current Address; 5. Permanent Address; 6. List of Duty Stations or Employment since 1961 with inclusive dates and positions held; 7. Degrees, awards, special achievements; 8. Remarks.

Get h done with '61!

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Pres., LCdr. John Hewitt, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Howard Pinskey SC USNR-R 1783 Regents Park Road CroftonMD 21114 Percent Members: 34

Although it's only May, time is near to start planning for Homecoming '76, especially if you are coming from out of the area.

Reservations have been made at the Sheraton lim, Washington Northeast, in New Carrollton, Maryland, for an informal cocktail party on Saturday evening, 16 October, after the game. The cost will be approximately $4.50 per person with a cash bar.

More details will be published in later issues with a flyer being sent out in mid-September.

If you need motel reservations, the Sheraton's number is (301) 459-6700. It is located west of Annapolis towards Washington, close off Route 50.

Our Classmate, Barney Walsh, now living in Pensacola, sent along the following article that appeared in the local newspaper about his fellow reserve unit officer, Roger Vinson.

Attorney C Robert Vinson, past president of the Pensacola Jaycees, has been selected by Florida Jaycees as one of the state's five outstanding young men for 1976. Vinson is a partner in the firm of Beggs, Lane, Daniel, Gaines and Davis and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Vanderbilt University Law School.

As a pilot and lieutenant commander in the naval reserve, he has received citations for his flight skill and leadership.

He was named the state's outstanding Jaycee chapter president in 1975, being cited for his involvement in the development of a new park in Pensacola and offering special aid to Vietnam refugees temporarily housed at Eglin Air Force Base. His work in establishing a vocational training program at a local prison camp was also praised. He continues to be active in many church activities as a teacher and a legal advisor.

After having been out of the navy for five years on the temporary disability retired list, Al "Buff" Chace is at the Fleet Numerical Weather Facility in Monterey. Buff earned a PhD in Ocean Engineering at the U. of Rhode Island. His designation is now 1820 and he will become assistant curricular officer for Environmental Sciences at the May, 1976

PG School in June. Buff, wife Diane (working on a MS in Ocean Engineering), and three children are living in beautiful Monterey.

As you can see, news is sparse this month.

A good way to start off the third century of our country would be to send a Bicentennial message to all of your Classmates and friends. Just drop me a line and I'll speed it along to everyone via this column. Photos (black and white, glossy prints) are also graciously accepted.

And your concem and interest in the status of our MIAs is greatly appreciated.

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Pres., LCdr. Austin E. Chapman USN Sec'y, Mike Shelley 7096 Leewood Forest Drive Springfield VA 22151 Percent Members: 33 John McDermott was detached in late March from Naval Audit Service Headquarters and has begun a one-year tour of duty in Iran. He is serving as Senior Supply Advisor on the Navy Technical Advisory Field Team in Bandar Abbas. Because of this unexpected relocation, John was unable to continue in office as Class Treasurer. To fill the vacancy, Doug Davidson has agreed to serve as Treasurer until the next regular election of class officers this Autumn. Doug is with Reynolds Securities, Incorporated.

He and his family live in Potomac, Maryland.

Dave Byrnes will be detached from duty in OP-96 at the Pentagon late this Spring and will report for duty as Navigator of USS SAM HOUSTON, homeported in Pearl Harbor. Ray Kutch recently moved to Salt Lake City. Dick Danhof is attached to the Air Force Logistics Command Unit at Hill AFB, Utah. Steve Richter is Economic and Commercial Officer on the staff of the American Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.

He has been with the State Department since March of 1973.

Recent issues of Navy Times have reported the following orders: Ted Krohne from VS-41 to VS-29, George Love from VS-29 to NAVAIRSYSCOM Headquarters, Paul Tohin from the Naval War College to OPNAV, and Don Palen from USS CHARLESTON to the CINCLANTFLT Staff.

This is a very short column, simply because no letters have come in this month, and word of mouth hasn't been very productive either. Short columns are easy to write, but they aren't much fun for me or you. Remember that our monthly report is basically a news exchange: if you don't put something in occasionally, you can't expect to get very much out. No news is not good news. . . .

QUALITY—'63

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Pres.: LCdr. Thomas J. Swartz, USNR Sec'y, LCdr. James Baumstark, USN USS G. P. LiscoMB (SSN-685), FPO NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Robert Joyce, USN Candidate Guidance Office USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 35 A day without a letter from you is a day without sunshine. On that premise, my life has been cloud-covered for the past month. Of course, no news is good news, so all is probably fine with the Class of '64: No problems, no arrests, no divorces—or have all of you died?

My one bright spot this month was a visit from Mary-Jeanne and Bill Diener and their two boys. The Dieners were visiting Annapolis, soon to retum to Rochester, New York, where Bill works for Xerox Corporation.

Bill inquired into the whereabouts of Pete Molloy. Unfortunately I was unable to track him down, so Pete, if you read this, please drop me a note and I'll put you in contact with Bill.

Dropping a note goes for all of you—the editors have been forced to limit the length of the Class News Articles, but they have not done it due to the Class of '64 Column.

Believe me, it is easier for you to write me a letter than for me to write this column!

(We'll see if the sympathy approach works.)

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Pres., LCdr. Sam Dutrow, Jr., USN Sec'y, Lt. Rick Brush USNR 763 Bright Star Street Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Percent Members: 29 Ever since the increase in postal rates a few months ago, mail has become rarer than a ten cent stamp! Hopefully everyone is using our new address, precluding bits and pieces of stray mail hopelessly orbiting around in San Diego. So let's dash off all the latest poop in this activity filled Bicentennial Year so everyone can come up to speed by mid-year or at the absolute latest by the action packed July/August double issue.

The population of '65ers here at the Pacific Missile Test Center, Pt. Mugu, Califomia, has risen to five with the arrival of Tom Morgenfeld at VX-4. Tom will be in a flying status with the F-4 and the F-14 aircraft while holding down three other jobs as Comm Officer, Operational Task Admin Officer, and Security Manager. Prior to this tour, Tom was Maintenance Officer of VF191, flying F-8s on the ORISKANY and most recentiy completing Empire Test Pilot School in London, England. Rounding out our quintet, there is Tom Humphreys, the Air to Surface Anti-Radiation Officer; Jack "Moose" Musitano, the Threat Simulation Safety Officer; Dick "Fox" Farrell, the Flight Test Officer; and myself, Tow Target Design with Fleet Weapons.

"Moose" Musitano has the unique distinc-

72 tion of being one of the few aviators to simultaneously hold four NATOPS qualifications: the A-4, the F-86, theT-2 and the F-8. "Moose" and his wife, Terry, have two boys. Jack, Jr. (9-28-71) and Marc (3-2175). The family resides at 1915 East Sparrow Drive, Pt. Mugu CA 93042. "Moose" passed on that Stan Carter is the Navigator on the USS ALBANY ( C G - 1 0 )

and has just

completed a three month cmise to the North Atiantic during Operation Ocean Safari and will be returning to the Med this August. Stan and wife, Faye, have two children, Eric (5) and Gayle (3) and live at 6029 Clear Spring Road, 'Virginia Beach VA 93462. Paul Reason is finishing up his tour aboard the TRUXTON and will be going to the Submarine Desk at BuPers. Glen Welch just completed the Armed Forces Staff College and will be going aboard a DD as Chief Engineer. I mentioned earlier that "Fox" Farrell was here at P M T C "Fox" and his wife, Patty, have two children, Richard (2) and Andria (9 mos.) and live aboard the base at 1202 Rigel Drive.

For those who would like to give them a jingle, their number is (805) 488-5451.

An old shipmate of mine in the USS WAINWRIGHT ( D L G - 2 8 ) , Larry "Slick" Mc-

Murry, recently took over as Admissions Officer for Southem College in Orlando.

Since this info was passed on second hand, I have no additional details other than their current address at 225 W. Magnolia Ave., Longwood FL 32750. Their phone number is (305) 834-2328.

And lastly, I would like to mention that the real Mike Nomad of our Class has got to be none other than John Quisenberry who, indeed, has tried just about everything at least once. He was even here at Mugu in Targets a few years ago! Now I understand from "Moose" that he has left the plush comfort of his ski chalet somewhere in the Swiss Alps to begin a new adventure â&#x20AC;&#x201D;flying the short range T-2 jet trainer from the United States to Greece! We all wish you the best of luck, John.

Well, as one of our more illustrious news commentators once said, "so that's the way it is" for May 1976. Everyone take care, write soon, and we'll see you in June.

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Pres., Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 1205 Prospect, Suite 400 A La Jolla CA 92038 Percent Members: 26 Don Storck dropped us a line to let us know all was well in Manchester, Missouri, where he is Executive Vice-President for marketing with St. Louis Ship Division of Pott Industries. Don left the navy in June 1970 and spent two years with Mobil Oil in New York City. After being transferred to New Orleans and being promoted to Marine Lubrication Engineer, he met and married the former Miss Melinda Gandy in May 1974. He left Mobil in July of last year to take his position with Pott Industries.

Don and Melinda plan to attend homecoming this Fall and would like to hear from

anyone stopping by their area in the meantime. They are living at 712 Knickerbacher Dr., Manchester 63011, (314) 391-9512.

Don would like to hear from Myles Still and anyone from the 5 th company.

Al Sears, our class treasurer and keeper of the funds, (when we have any), checked in with me this past March after returning from a six month cmise in the ORISKANY. He talked recently with Boh Spooner and got some info for us from the Washington, D . C , chapter and sent us a financial statement. Al will be assigned as instructor at Canoe U starting in June and will help coordinate a lot of our homecoming activities. Rusty Hale and Dave Sadd are in Washington, to help out as well. I gave Al orders not to let either of them see our class bank statements! Al and Joan added Kelly, 8 months, to the family to bring back to Annapolis.

Our financial statement looks good, that is, if you don't mind a few trips around the world for the class officers, some minor investments in pork belly futures and Angolan treasury bills . . . seriously, though, here's what we have: balance as of 15 October 1973 was $14,171.50. Since that time we have taken in $1,499.91 in interest, dividends, and investments; and expended $300 (1975 Homecoming committee) for a total receipts of $1,199.91. This left our treasury with a total balance on 31 December 1975 of $15,371.41. That ought to buy a few drinks for our tenth reimion!

Judy and Bo Wiley have announced the expectation of their third sometime this Summer. Bo is in private law practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and spent a few days visiting with me in San Diego last February during a lawyers' convention. You can still get a bet down with him on the Razorbacks' opener if you hurry!

Well, Sam Lincoln finally did it. He's out of the navy and into the McDonald's franchise business. Sam's stand is in Wyoming, probably the only one in the state. He's about 80 miles from Jackson Hole, on the main road . . . the exact city slips my mind . . . but I do know that he's discounting Big Macs 10% to '66ers!

Tenth Reunion News As was pointed out in last month's Shipmate, the Class of 1966 will celebrating its Tenth Reunion this year on Homecoming Weekend, 15-17 October. Most of you should already have received at least one flyer in the mail describing the intended activities. This notice is to be a reminder to you to pass the word to all of our Classmates with whom you are presently in contact to avoid the possibility of anyone getting fried for failure to get the word. There are approximately 35% of our Classmates on which we have absolutely no address.

Therefore the duty is on you to get the word out.

For those who have not yet received a flyer, please send your address to: '66 Tenth Reunion Committee c/o Educational Resources Center U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 That's about all for this time. Keep in touch and drop a line when all other hope is lost.

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Pres., Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, Capt. Edward H. Mills USMC 453 Flying Training Squadron Mather AFB, Sacramento CA 95655 Percent Members: 30 I finally received two letters in March which the base post office had been "holding" for me since November; along with some bills, over due bills, second and third notices and threatening letters from bill collectors.

Sara and John Williamson had their first child, James, last August in Raleigh where John is a practicing attorney.

Doug Ogden wrote from his bachelor pad at 8620 Pershing Dr., Playa del Rey CA 90291, (213) 823-8744, that he had graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1974 and entered into duty as a special agent of the FBI in May 1975. He is assigned to the LA office of the FBI and loves every minute of his work.

Doug had served for two years in AULT out of Mayport first as assistant gunnery officer, communications officer, and finally as operations officer. He spent six months in the Harbor Defense unit at Qui Nhon where he became assistant OIC of the detachment.

From June 1970 to June 1971 he was senior advisor to the Vietnamese who has assumed responsibility for Qui Nhon harbor defens?

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Pres., Lt. Dennis E. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. J. Richard Fox USN Dept. of Weapons & Systems Engineering USNA, Annapolis MD 21402 or West Coast news to: Lt. Don Hill JAGC USN 13320 Lingre Avenue Poway CA 92064 Percent Members: 29 As I write this in early March it is snowing outside my window. In May at this time, there will be a P-rade.

Fred Sallee wrote to say that he has but one year left on his PG school payback tour at NARF, Pensacola. Susan and Fred now have a son, Robert Eugene, bom 14 November 1975. Their first child is Jenny Lynn and she is now two. Their present address is 4 Manor Drive, Pensacola FL 32507. After adjusting to the peculiarities of the civil service environment, Fred is hoping for orders back to H-2s and sea duty. Fred reports that Peggy and Ted Ustick are living at 3737 Christine Ct., San Diego CA 92117.

Peggy and Ted have two children. Heather and Jennifer (22 August 1975). Ted mns a truck repair/handyman business and is completing his special education teaching credentials.

Our West Coast Column Correspondent Don Hill forwards the following information: Barb and Don Hill enjoyed a preChristmas visit from Mike Lagow who was on the west coast TAD from Norfolk. Pat and Dave Hodgson are living Kingsville, Texas, where Dave is an instructor. Sandy Shipmate

73 and Bob Brown are in Monterey where he is in a three-year mechanical engineering program. Their second son, Eric, reported aboard on 11 December 1975, just in time for their cross-country move. Gingy and Terry Glover are at PG school also. Mike Prince is aboard CORAL SEA as catapult and arresting officer. Mike and his wife Carol are living in their new house in Alameda after having spent the last two and a half years in Kingsville. Mike lamented that it violated his sense of justice to have to go to sea in a non-flying billet! Reid Hollyfield is now out of the Navy and is enrolled in the MBA program at San Diego State. Walt Peterson got out of the Navy in '73 and back in in July '74. Walt may be the only Classmate who can claim that distinction. Walt is navigator in JOHN MARSHALL at Mare Island and plans to change his designator to EDO at the end of this tour. Walt provided the following news: Clark Williams is an EDO at Mare Island; Jerry Watson is in San Diego; Ed Kosky is an instmctor in VT-86 in Pensacola; Dave Nimmer is with VF-161 on MIDWAY,- and John Cooley is aboard THOMAS JEFFERSON as engineer. Gerry Stephenson, at the time of this writing, is to marry Marion Elizabeth Kendall on 20 March in Akron, Indiana. Congratulations!

Thanks for the news, Don! It was the biggest batch this month. Don will graduate from law school this May and will take the July Califomia Bar Exam. He then reports in late August to the Naval Justice School in Newport for the law course there.

Keep the cards and letters coming in to either myself here at USNA or to Don Hill in San Diego. Now to sweep the snow off my car and go home! Anyone for a snowball fight?

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Pres., Lt William H. Newton, III, USN Sec'y Mr. Marshall E. Rachmiel 13800 NE 12th Ave. N. Miami FL 33161 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Lanny Hunt, USN Madi Dept. USNA, Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 28 GREETINGS CLASSMATES! Upon checking our class roster in the new Regiser of Alumni, I was alarmed at the large number of Ensign, Ltjg, 2nd, 1st Lt titles preceding first duty station addresses and also addresses of parents. For those who would attempt to contact you, especially if you have resigned, these addresses are a dead end. Please drop a note to the Alumni Association informing them of your rank and duty station if you are still on active duty, and if not, your current address.

A report from the USNA '69 Women's Club brings a nice letter from Joan McQueen. She reports that husband Tom McQueen, went aboard USS AINSWORTH ( F F 1090) as supply officer last August and who should he join in the Wardroom? None other than Jim Speer as weapons and Jeff Crawford as operations. On a Christmas hop returning from the Med, Tom was able to reminisce with Jim Bamett who is security officer on the JFK. Lastly, the Dave Burlin May, 1976

family is leaving Meridian for Oceana where Dave will be piloting A-6s.

I reported in a previous article that Rich Gano was headed for the USS TAWAKONI (ATF-114) and Rich responded with a nice note to tell us that he will be the new C O .

He will relieve Gerry O'Donnell. This Classmate-to-Classmate change of command will occur in September. Congratulations to you both. Steve Shumlas has departed the Navy to be a broker with Merrill-Lynoh in Pittsburgh. Other updates include: Jerry Kolman as Staff Ops officer for DESRON 17,; Bill Frentzel still at PG School; Mike Morgan is material officer for DESRON 33; and Doug Muir, now a civilian, is in Norway working for Mobil Oil. A nice note was received from Carl Christiansen who's on a one-year unaccompanied tour as an oceanographer aboard USNS CHAUVENET. Carl's family remains in Monterey while he's on board, but he really enjoys his new 1820 designator.

Cathy and John Feder are also in Monterey while John pursues his Masters in ASW. John Sullivan communicated with Carl and is on his way to civilian life. Any 14th Company alumni out there, please drop Carl a line, it gets awfully lonely in the Bashe Channel. Current orders include: Don Freed to USS ENTERPRISE (CVN65), Mike Hallett to NAVAIRPAC, Dave Overheim to USS FULTON ( A S H ) , Bob Tolhurst to USS J. F. KENNEDY (CV67), John Blaue to USS JULIUS PURER ( F F G 6 ) , Jim Kimmel

to USS CONYNGHAM (DDG17), Ed Finison to DESRON 4, Bill James to NATPARACHUTETESTRAN, Mike Lettieri to AIRANTISUBRON 41, John Jacobs to SWOSCOLCOM, Charies McKeldin to USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC20), Al Whitby to

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1 hope you all are having a wonderful Spring! BEAT ARMY!

70 Pres., Lt. Jeff Schott USN Corr. Sec'y(s) Lt. John Jensen, USN, Lt. Jeff Krstich, USN Candidate Guidance, USNA Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 25 This column is going to cover some more information on Classmates back at the Naval Academy and what I've heard by word of mouth.

Gene Denton has been instmcting in the Navigation Department at the Academy for the past two years. Gene and Jeanne and their two kids just moved into a new house in Glen Bumie. Gene has been stripping cars and selling the parts on the black market to pay for the new home.

Steve Parks is a navigation instmctor who is in the masters program at G.W.U. Steve and Judy arrived at the Academy last June from VP-8 in Brunswick. Paul Zamberaardi stayed with the Parks last Homecoming and doubled their food bill. Zambo is at VP-30 in Jax. Bill Webb retumed to the Academy last October as a nav instructor. Bill came from MILES C FOX (DD-829) in Brooklyn

where he was the Weapons Officer. Bill wants to be as smart as the other nav instructors so he is also enrolled in the G.W.U. masters program. Bill said Tim Cocoza stopped through Annapolis in February. Tim is in Pensacola trying to get some good orders anywhere.

Bob Tamburini is the newest member in the Navigation Department. Tambo came from VP-6 in Barbers Point. Dorothy and Scott Semko (and their newest addition, Samantha, who looks like Scott) were also in VP-6 with Tambo and Allison. Tambo saw Ko and "Ring-A-Ding" Bill Bozin over the Christmas holidays. He said it ruined his whole Christmas. Boz and Ko are at Moffett together now teaching double inverteds to the VP Rag Pilots. The Tamburinis, including four-month old Megan, just moved into a new house in Amold, Maryland. They invite anyone to drop over, B.Y.O.B. Mike Malone is the 12th Company Officer. Jonesy came to Annapolis from VA-97 in Lemoore. He was flying A-7s off the ENTERPRISE during the Saigon evacuation.

Mike's wife, Janet, is enrolled as a full-time student at Anne Amndel Community College. Janet was voted Prom Queen this year, pretty good for the mother of two kids!

Tom Counihan has been an instmctor in Seamanship and Tactics for most of his life.

Tom, Cindy, and three-year-old Shawn, will be transferred this June to CIVLANT, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Mark Lamb has been a civilian almost a year now and loves it. Mark is working for General Telephone and Electric in West Virginia. Mark and Eleanor have two kids now. Amy (2) and Brian (.5).

Bob Kirk has been back at the Academy since July 1974. He and his wife, Jean, came from Hawaii where he was on board PERRY (FF-1075). Besides instmcting in the Seamanship Department Bob is working with indoor and outdoor track as an assistant coach.

Dave Ellison is also an instmctor in Seamanship and Tactics. Prior to coming to Annapolis Dave was in the Exchange Officer Program with the Coast Guard. He was in Boston in the Coast Guard Cutter SHERMAN. Dave, Leslie, and their three kids are due to move this June.

Wally Merick has been back at the Academy since August 1974 when he left Seal Team 1 in San Diego. Besides teaching in the Management Department, Wally is the UDT/Seal representative for the Academy, Officer Representative for the Sport Parachute Club and attending courses in the G.W.U. masters program. Wally is due for orders this June and will be going to Defense Intelligence School in D. C Ben Tucker gave a call over Christmas and said how much he missed the Navy. It was a short conversation. Ben and Denise are living in Fresno where 'Tucks' is the weatherman for the local T.V. station. Ben said it took him awhile to leam to speak "civilian," until his hair grew long, then it came easy.

Terry Manson also called recently. Sooner and his wife and daughter are up in Milwaukee where he is working with Navy Recmiting. He can't decide if he wants to stay in the Navy or get out and become a

74 farmer. The urge to get back to the soil is fairly strong for the Sooner.

Former author Fred Hall is doing well.

He's living in Annapolis and working for the Department of the Navy in D.C. He and Judy stay busy riding herd on their twins.

Over Christmas another Classmate, Jack O'Donnel, was back visiting Derf. Jack, his wife Nancy and their six-month-old daughter are all living in Oklahoma City where Jack is a big wheel in an investment company. Derf, Jack, Terry Huff, and I got together one night to talk over old times.

It was obvious that the Zoo was dead and that everyone is now a respectable family man, at least on the outside.

Matt Breede, the "Iron Man," is going to get married this June. He met his wife to be, Marilyn, up at SWOS in Newport where he is teaching OCS mids how to drive YPs. Matt has lost his Howdy Dowdy body and is now a marathon mnner. Matt was last seen at the action-packed Army-Navy game last year, as was Al Nusom. Al is attending the senior SWOS at Newport and waiting for the water to warm up enough to go diving.

Jennifer and Clyde Ihrig passed through Annapolis while moving from New London to San Francisco. C J. has one of the best jobs for Nukes on shore duty: O-in-C of nuc-power recruiters in the western U.S. Jennifer is in charge of C.J. which is a harder job.

Dale StabI is instmcting the NROTC Unit at Penn State. Besides teaching. Dale is working towards another masters degree (this time in business). He's an assistant coach for Penn State's wrestiing team (which was upset by Navy this year), and trying to rebuild the mndown shack he lives in. He's got a lot of time to do all this because all the coeds at College Park are too young for him now. Dale said Mike Knudsen traded in his BMW for an engagement ring and will be getting married in D. C this summer.

It has been mmored that Jack "Joe Fish" Pohl is going into retirement after his induction into the "Sack Trick Hall of Fame."

Jack is with VT-2 in Pensacola.

Jerry Ermantrout has been out of the Navy since last June. He and his family are living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and he is working for Air Products Company.

Jan and Bob Chaplin have just bought a new home in Norfolk where Bob is attached to HSL-32. They have one little boy, Jason, who is three, and another one in the hangar, expected in June.

Rita and Don Patterson, little Donnie and new brother, are getting ready to move from Naples where Don is COMFAIRMED's Flag Lieutenant and shoeshine boy. Don visited for awhile in Annapolis this February and we had to forcefully restrain him from trying to brasso our doorknobs at Candidate Guidance. The Pattersons are reporting to the NSL world in San Diego in early Summer.

We need to elect new class officers by this Summer. Please send nominations in for president, secretary, and Treasurer. We will wait one month from the date this column hits the street; then I will publish the nominees, again allowing a month delay for votes to trickle in. We should give our six

year veterans a break, or at least renew our faith in them through re-election. Ed Robeson and Mike Kain, as previously published, have been nominated for secretary. Just for informational purposes, our position as correspondence secretary is not an elective position—it's purely voluntary.

That's all the news for this month. I sure would like some proof that someone reads this, so how about letters or calls. We will even put in some pictures if they get past the censors.

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Michael E. McCuddin, USN Acting Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. E. Boyer USMC 4207 Chandworth Street Chariotte NC 28210 Percent Members: 23

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Pres., 1st Lt. Joe Glover, USMC Sec'y, 1st Lt. Frank L. Gibson, USMC Marine Barracks SEP GA CO., Box 17 FPO. San Francisco CA 96654 Percent Members: 28 Newsletter time again.

First, a word from your editor—I'm short.

After three years (by choice) here in WestPac I'll pack up my family and head for the states this June. My orders have not arrived yet, but it looks as if I'll next be stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina.

Around the Subic area I've mn into Marty McGraw (I can't recall the ship) off and on, Gary Besaw down from Okinawa with 12th Marines and Mark Menaillo on the CHAUVENET. Marty called with news of several others, but—forgive me Marty—I'm still looking for my notes.

Numerous letters are coming in to Joe in Hawaii and being condensed by much appreciated staff of volunteer wives. Hence, an abundance of news, even a backlog, as a result. Some articles are being cut and placed in the next issue by Shipmate itself.

Also, I'm holding a few until the next edition so, as suggested by several Classmates, I'll attempt to give general dates for receipt of the news. I know a four-five month delay is frustrating, b u t . . . here goes!

As of 31 October. Marcia and Todd Bruner now in DAMATO (DD-871) with Hugh Blomeke out of Newport. Daughter Kimberlie was born 21 August 1975. Like to hear from Elliot Alderman. Wayne Cornell states that he is in the Civil Engineer Corps and has not seen any '72ers since leaving CECOS, Port Hueneme, in '72. He and Micki are now at the University of Illinois, Urbana, where he is working for a graduate degree in constmction engineering and management. David Hearding indicates that he was married in May of '75 to Roberta Randolph of Martinsville, Virginia, and that he is currently in his second year of graduate work as a Burke at MIT in nuclear and environmental engineering. Other '72ers on the campus are Bob Cook, Mike Maxner, Tim Holden, Lanny Benham, Jim Seely, and

Bill Moody. And Jerry M. Jenkins writes that he was married 9 August at the Naval Academy Chapel to the former Marilyn Sorenson of Arlington. Jim Hall and Lenny Kaplan served as groomsmen. Detached from USS BrooLE later that month, he reported to Monterey in the PG School for weapons systems technology guidance. Jim Hall was married to a navy nurse (Ruth) in June and is now at Villanova teaching NROTC. Lenny Kaplan is out of nuke-power and is working towards CEC designator with Mobile Constmction Battalion 62 in Gulfport. John Keenan raps out the fact that his first addition, John Joseph III, came last September and that he will be reporting to PG School in Monterey in March after leaving USS GUAM where he had been in operations. Stan Lenc also reports a new arrival for himself and Helena—Daniel Joseph, 24 July 1975, 7 lbs. 13 oz., 21 inches.

Tom Moore declaims that he and Linda are with Ruth and Gordon Perry, the latter NavSta Food Service Officer and duty "Maine Lobster Procurer" while Tom is the NavSta Weapons Officer and frocked to lieutenant last September.

L. R. Papineau reports that there is a new addition to the family, Nancy Marie (5 August 1975) and he is MPA in USS SIMON BOLIVAR

(SSBN-641). And

Robert

Pizarro relays that he was married in January of 1975 (wife's name: Jenny Coy) and that all Classmates or Alumni are welcome in Bogota. Bill Rigot reports to his 2nd Company mates (at Janie's insistence) that he and Janie Pope were married in October of 1973.

Moving right along (to November), we have the following: From Eugene Lovely a communcation stating that he left the navy in 1974, is now with AT&T in Columbia, South Carolina, and he and Brenda have added Gina Michelle to the family. Ellis W. Merschoff notifies us that he and Bob Perry were in the precom unit of USS EISENHOWER (CVAN-69) and Bill McGraw is reporting to

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Nukes. Ell is ready to sail his 22' sailing craft at the drop of a beer can if he can get out of the duty section. Dick Mu discloses that '72 had a great turnout for Homecoming—four couples for the dinner.

Dave Dennis, Bob Madden, Andy Wehrle and Dick served dinner to their wives and managed to throw a few rolls to create the right atmosphere. C. W. Neihart hints that he was expecting orders early this year but had no word as of writing and wonders if BuPers is still awaiting his fitness report.

And Roy Nitschke records that he is now an NFO flying P-3s for VP-40 at Moffett Field and he and Louise became the proud parents of a daughter, Amanda Louise, last June. Jim Nupp left NAS Brunswick, Maine, for a five month deployment with VP-8 (as a co-pilot) to Lajes, Azores, and Rota, and hoped to be back for a new arrival in the family (other than Sandy, the family pooch).

Jim has purchased a home near the station and is raising his own Solanum tuberosum (potatoes to you). Other '72 types in the area are the Pauls, the Spahrs, the Robies, the Wilkies, the Hemphills, the Shermans, the Spences, the MacKowns, and the Grovers.

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75 Chris Panos describes Patrol Squadron Five in Jax as having a flock of '72 aviators.

Chris, an NFO, is there with Sue and Marita (expecting) and Dave Seckinger, also NFO, Pat and Steve Wilson (pilot), and honorary '72er Bob Coonan (NFO, West Point '72) widi Chris. The group was looking forward to this year's Army party in Jax as last year it was in Sicily for six months, but dien it's Keflavik, Iceland, for the rollicking, sun-taimed VP-5ers sometime this year.

And a personal note from Ken Paul, mentioned above, who says he is with VP-10 and that they have a lovely giri child.

Heather Noel. Fritz Blunt alludes to Dion Clancy and Jim Goddard as being on their way back to CONUS from HANCOCK deployment and further states that Larry Groves is in ATC at MCAS Iwakuni while Fritz himself is with VP-48 at N A F Misawa, Japan, and Jim Applegate is flying off USS MIDWAY in Asiatic waters. Walt Boost reports that the 26th Company Greyhounds (San Diego Branch) got together at Gene Uricolis' pad late last year with 7 present— Ned Bagley, Gene, Wally Boost, Larry Lewendowski, Dick Lee, Ed Wandlow and John Silcox. And as a final note, Dan S. Boyce notifies us that he is working as city chemist in the Water and Wastewater Department of Grand Forks. More next time.

The increased response has provided a very heartening and helpful boost to the news article. Many thanks to all contributors.

73 Pres., Lt.(jg) Steve Ingram USN Sec'y, Lt.(jg) John F. Kennedy USN USSWrappLE (FF-1062) FPO San Francisco CA 96601 Percent Members: 50

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Pres, Ens. Craig R. Quigley USN 1250 5th Ave., Apt. 505 Chula Vista CA 92011 Sec'y, Ens. Steve Hubbard USN USS EDWARD MCDONNELL (FF-1043)

FPO New York NY 09501 Percent Members: 43 It's March here in historic Newport and diat applies to SWOS Class 7603 as we will be marching out of here on the 12th. Most of us will be embarking on that long awaited joumey to our respective ships of the Fleet.

Ah . . . the time has come for another good segment of the Class of '75 to join the Fleet. Although Newport and New England are great places to be, I feel safe in saying that none of us is sorry to be leaving the hallowed halls of SWOS. All hail to SWOS . . . tmly the Navy postgraduate school.

If you happened to glance over the January-Febmary issue of Shipmate, you may have notified an error in the report of the SWOS championship football team. Somewhere along the joumey from my pen to the printed page, the names Paul Bowles and Donn Northrup were merged to become Paul Northmp, and that's not easy. My apologies to Paul and Donn and let the record now be straight. Coincidentally, it just so happens that both Paul and Donn are in Mayport (with wives Marcia and Jill, respectively), both stationed on frigates . . .

Since this column will come in the May issue, we should be hearing wedding bells for Mark Klaus, whose marriage to Valerie is scheduled for this month. Many congratulations and the best of luck to Mark and Valerie!

Received a couple of letters this time around, one from Doug Martin and one from Steve Ferguson. Doug is at Kingsville playing in the sky, and he tells us about some Classmates doing the same. He has soloed in the T-2C and claims it's much easier in the landing pattem without some instructor yelling over your shoulder. Doug reports that company mates Jay Duman and Andy Kozak are at Saufley Field until March, Tom Kapurch was scheduled to solo at Beeville in Febmary, Ed Cheeseman was at Meridian, and Duane Phillips was at Kingsville along with Doug. He goes on to name other guys at Kingsville: Mark Lunny, Steve Walsh, Rich Rollins, Chris Mortonson, Bill Cleary, Brian Shaw, Dennis Stone, Craig Bultemeier, Kip Owen, Doug Hall, Sam Dennis, Jeff Winston, and Pat Kilcline.

Fergie sends his love from the "Real" Navy where he's been steamin' on deployment with Standing Naval Force, Atlantic (STANFORLANT). He is the electrical officer on board COONTZ ( D D G - 4 0 ) which has joined ships from Germany, The Netherlands, Great Britain and Canada in the aforementioned group. Knowing Ferg as I do, I'm sure he's loving every minute of life on the high seas. (Sorry, Heidi.) Ferg says he waved to C. J. Hall in TRUCKEE last month during refueling and that C J. is looking good. Keep up the good work, boys!

Now as I close this, my final epistle from Newport, I'll cannabalize the closing Doug Martin used in his letter—"Keep your fingers on the triggers and the powder dry!" On to Mayport!!

Chapter News Deadline: For July-August—20 May; for September—10 July ANNAPOLIS Lt. James E. Dolan, USN Seamanship & Tactics Dept.

U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Over 160 alumni and guests assembled at the Officers' and Faculty Club at the Naval Academy on 10 March to hear Capt. E. L. (Ned) Beach USN (Ret.) '39 discuss the problem of presenting a picture of, about, and in the Navy which is accurate, fair and tme. Capt. Beach, the author of suoh highly regarded and successful books as Submarine!, Run Silent—Run Deep, and Dust on the Sea, is now Staff Director of the Republican House Committee in Washington. He stated that writing was not only inspiration and perspiration but more exactiy the pasMay, 1976

sion for trying to express ideas that have not been well presented. The son of a naval officer who had written 16 books (Capt.

Edward Latimer Beach USN '88), Ned Beach had found a fascination in ships, the way of life for the man of the sea, and a desire to show that men from the Naval Academy were more than ship drivers following a trade. Other fulfillments were the fact of being published (his books have been translated in 11 foreign languages and have a circulation of 11,000,000 copies), financial reward, and an emotional catharsis after having finished the job. Production schedules varied, Run Silent—Run Deep requiring one year to finish the first half, the second half of the book being completed in ten days, and characters were frequentiy an amalgamation of living persons that he had met. He

further stated that should any of his works be made into films in the future, he would demand the right to preview and verify the production as an acceptable presentation of his ideas.

As regards his view of the navy from the vantage point of Congress, he felt that the following might well be coming to pass: as is recognized by all naval personnel, continuous change of people; a new retirement program; a new way of life with more time at sea but in more attractive, single-purpose ships; the possibility of married couples going to sea; the possibility of alcoholic beverages being permitted on board ship; and a reduced tempo of operation.

Capt. Beach was introduced by V.P. Bob McWethy '42, also treasurer of the Naval Academy Sailing Foundation.

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Mr. Joseph H. Waterfill m 2670 Dellwood Dr., N.W. Atianta GA 30305

Mr. Don Lisa, Patent Counsel Automotive Products Division MOTOROLA, INC. O'Hare Plaza 5725 East River Rd. Chicago IL 60631

The Atlanta Chapter held its February meeting in the form of a Valentine's Day party at the lovely home of Marilyn and Carl McCallum '60, on Millbrook Farm Road, Marietta. About 50 members and their wives and guests enjoyed delightful cocktails and hot and cold hors d'oeuvres prepared as only Marilyn McCallum can.

It was a party for lovers, and everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

It will be history by the time this goes to press, but we are all looking forward to our March meeting which is a St. Patrick's Day party at Brennan's Restaurant in Atlanta where we will have an old-fashioned Irish dinner and be entertained by some of our members doing some St. Patrick's Day skits.

BALTIMORE Cdr. Robert R. Goll, USNR 808 Chumleigh Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212 The first Spring meeting in 1976 was held on 16 March at the Penn Hotel, Towson, Maryland, with a happy hour and buffet dinner, a repeat of the great success of the previous meeting. The meetings have been successful because they give members a chance to get together in small groups for a more intimate atmosphere. The Program Committee (the President) has not yet made a final selection of the main speakers of the meetings, but assurance can be given that these will be informative and entertaining evenings. A poll is now being taken of members to determine if the Chapter is entitled to representation on the Board of Trustees.

VAdm. William P. Mack USN (Ret.), former Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, will be the guest speaker of the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Association on 28 July. A large turnout is anticipated. Specific details as regards time and place have not as yet been completed, but all members have been requested to keep this date open and to pass the word for all interested in this important meeting.

LOS ANGELES Mr. Stan Zipser USNA Alumni Association, Los Angeles World Trade Center, Suite 370 333 South Flower St. Los Angeles CA 90017 (213) 628-3157 1976 Schedule*: May 19—Plebe Night, Allen Center, Terminal Island; June 19— June Week West, Queen Mary, Long Beach; July — Open; August — Harbor Cruise, Long Beach; September 15—Varsity Night, Allen Center, Terminal Island; October 20 —Valley Night, TBD, San Femando Valley; November 19—Army-Navy, TBD; December—Open. *Section parties and locations of Army/Navy Football Bmnches will be announced in future bulletins.

BOSTON Capt. Tom Suddath USN (Ret.) 3 Spindrift Lane Cohasset MA 02025 Noon-2nd Tuesday Wardroom U.S. Coast Guard Support Station, Boston, Massachusetts Over 30 alumni and friends from the Boston area attended the meeting on 11 February to hear Capt. George Street USN (Ret.) '37 discuss the war patrol of USS TiRANTE for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Capt. Ned Beach USN (Ret.) '39 was executive officer of the ship and the gunnery officer was the ex-governor of Massachusetts, Endicot Peabody. Attending the meeting were: W. J. Toner '43, L. M. Dunlap '43, Roberi Hersholt '43, G. Pullen '22, Fred Brooks '35, Art Goodhue '32, Ira Stuabbart '38, Alvan Fisher '22, Earl Eacker '22, R. G. Gillette '31, D. W. Carison '48, R. C Millard '38, L. E. Larson '41, H. Rounds '32, Dain Perry '67, Harry Howe '32, George L. Street '37, Joseph F. Enright '33, R. Tate Simpson '32, Al Doberty '61, William J. Daley '41, J. McCaffrey '51, W. H. Buracker '20, and guests: Sal Vestri G. Pullen, John Kennedy, R. A. Leahy, J. Goodman, and Harry Precourt.

Capt. Ed Miller USN '49 with Richard Davis of the Navy League and Mrs. Davis The Metropolitan Los Angeles Alumni Chapter met on Wednesday, 18 February, at Allen Center on Terminal Island, in a joint meeting with the Palos Verdes Council of the Navy League. The speaker was Capt.

Ed Miller USN '49, Commanding Officer of the Naval Shipyard, Long Beach, whose topic was the mission of the shipyard. In addition to telling about his way of doing business and his present customers, he shared his long range plans with the group and urged continued support of the Navy in conjunction with the Navy League credo "Control of the Seas is Essential to the Life of our Nation." Alumni present were Phil Creasor '25, George Crissman '26, John Fahy and Swede Eastwold '32, Elliott Stan-

ley '33, Bill Lennox and Robbie Robbins '34, Steiny Steinmetz '35, Hal Felbt '39, Chuck Stasney and Walt Stevens '43, Curtis Atherton and Don Hill '45, Fred Furiand '46, J. Bridges '47, Ed Miller and Phil Suhr '49, Rocky Gray and John Holmes '50, Jack Blackwood and Joe Frick '52, Joe Gildea and Ed Petersen '53, Neil Ammerman '54, Tom State '55, Harold Hussey '56, Jeff Dennis and Russ Simsarian '57, George King '58, Jerry Peterson and Bob Cunningham '59, Jim Cavanaugh '61, and Jim Bewick '62 was "George." Knox Perrill '26, one of the directors, could not be there since he was off in Hawaii consulting with the Honolulu brethren. Don Hill brought Dennis O'Block, USMA '64, as his guest. Dennis was a Naval Aviator as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer and is now running for Congress in the South Bay Area.

Requests for dues to the Los Angeles Chapter members have been sent and it is hoped that there will be a good response to pay for budget that has now reached well over $1,500.00 per year. In addition, the local directory is being completed and will soon be distributed. Regrettably, some of the name tags have been taken home from one of the meetings. Anybody who has one is requested to retum it. One was returned from Oklahoma City by mail last month.

Thanks, Dave.

MILWAUKEE Mr. Win Williams The Williams Agency 312 E. Wisconsin St. Milwaukee WI 53202 Third Thursday, University Club, 1200 A record number of Milwaukee Chapter alumni turned out at the regular monthly luncheon on 19 February to hear an enlightening talk by RAdm. Warren O'Neil USN '45, now serving as Commandant Ninth Naval District. A lengthy questionand-answer period following the Admiral's remarks kept the session going until well into the middle of the aftemoon. In general he commented on the current status of the fleet and plans for the future.

Attending were: Henry Banzhaf '33, Will Adams '45, Jim Wheeler '45, Mark Camp '46, Bill Hanson '46, Win Williams '46, John Illingworth '47, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Gene Behnke, Tim Wood '54, Jim Arnold '56, and Ted Cheney '58. Accompanying Admiral O'Neil was Capt.

Martin Zenni USN '46. Another special guest was Capt. Gene Soldatos, USNR (Ret.), President of the Navy League in Milwaukee.

MISSISSIPPI Mr. Edward L. Walsh Towering Oaks Rt. 2, Box 335 B Canton MS 39046 4th Friday, Noon (8 a year) Capitol City-Petroleum Club We may be small and growing slowly, but have yet to have a meeting without at least %rds of the chapter present. Our February 27th meeting at the Capitol City Petroleum Club was lively and enjoyable. The group Shipmate

77 welcomed Al Becker '34 of Brookhaven as the newest member. The meetings have consistently attracted old grads from up to 150 miles away, and Neil Yelverton '22 is the prime example. He has yet to miss a meeting, and his home is in the far reaches of the delta, Cleveland, Mississippi.

The business meeting covered positive plans to increase the chapter attendance and reach new prospects. Also, a Mississippi midshipmen recognition program was adopted, aimed at building closer ties between ourselves and the future alumni.

In the future we will try to have our bimonthly meetings on the third Friday of the even months, but the town locations will vary as we try to attract new members.

NEW ORLEANS Mr. W. H. Russ m 9600 Robin Lane River Ridge LA 70123 First Friday—1145 International House The March luncheon was held on the 5th at Intemational House and Capt. Bob Massamini USN spoke on the Bureau of Personnel in New Orleans. The following were present: Ed Peresluha '57, Jack Ryan '50, Jim Severs '52, Ray Pendleton USMA '62, Bruce Hoefer '47, Bill Russ '49, J. F. Price '63, A. R. Swart '61, G. F. Howland '24, Rene Wogan "25, Eric Houin '68, J. C. McCarter '58, Gil Shackletette '69, W. W. McCrory '38, David Levy '45, E. Cariton Guillot '47, Don Woodford '62, and L. C. Cusacks '56. The annual ladies night was held in lieu of the April luncheon. It was scheduld for the 2nd of April at the Southem Yacht Club.

OMAHA Mr. Omar C. Keller 5003 Western Dr., RED 4 Fremont NE 68025 1130 Third Tuesday Omaha Chapter met at the Officers' Club, Offutt AFB, on 17 February for its regular monthly luncheon. Present were: Chapter President Ray Howell '59, Vice President Jack Diesing Jr. '67, Secretary/Treasurer Omar Keller '41, VAdm. R. Y. Kaufman '46, RAdm. J. W. Russel '46, J. D. Lay '52, W. A. Miller '50, L. C Dittmar '51, J. E. Roberts '62, R. W. Montross '54, M. D. Forsythe Jr. '57, R. K. Slaven '50, M. E. Sullivan '62, I. A. Hughey '57, W. M. Tmesdell '51, L. M. Cutier '59, and R. A. Oliveri '59.

Following luncheon, the programs and events for 1976 were discussed. It was decided that no luncheon meetings would be held during June, July and August. Plans are underway for a Spring dinner dance, a Summer family picnic, an Army-Navy Touchdown Party, and a possible holiday season event to include area Midshipmen and their families. We feel that we are pretty active for a "dry-land" chapter. It is worthy of note, however, that of the attendees named above, only the three Chapter officers are not on active duty, nine Navy and five Air Force.

May, 1976

ORLANDO Capt. James W. Conger USN (Ret.) 200 Maitland Ave., Apt. 189 Altamonte Springs FL 32701 1130—2nd Friday, Sept.-June NTC O Club Superstition of Friday, February 13th, did not deter those who gathered for the evening candlelight Valentine dinner at the NTC "O" Club. Enjoying the festivities were: David and Lillian Ran '22, George and Margaret Robillard '24, C C and Josephine Hoffner '25, John Gallaher '26, Bob and Eunice Rice '27, E. N. Dodson '29, Mike and Mary Agnes Sellars '34, Pat and Jane Finnigan '35, Bill and Ruth Rossell '35, Bill and Kay Sims '45, Tom and Audrey Utegaard '45, Bob and Ruth Finlay '46, Miller and Patsy Andress '55, Tom Heffernan '62 with bride-to-be Cher Bauer.

PANAMA ISTHMUS LCdr. V. H. VonSydow USN (Acting) Pablo Duran (Sec'y) Box 5016 FPO New York NY 09580 On 27 February 1976 the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni, Panama Chapter, met at the Fort Amador Officers' Club in the Panama Canal Zone for an election of officers that resulted in Leo Cannon '53 assuming the Presidency from Capt. Al Gallin USN (Ret.) '42 and Pablo Duran '60 assuming the office of Secretary from Diego Porras '70. In addition to welcoming newcomers LCdr. Bob Powers USN '60 and Lt. Bob Bmbaker USN '71 to Panama, the Chapter members bid farewell to Capt.

John Mallard USN '49 who is departing for duty at the Naval District, Washington, D . C , after a four-year tour as the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Support Activity Rodman, Canal Zone. Other members in Panama are LCol. Oakah Jones USAF '53, Cdr. Bob Brown USN '54, LCdr. Vera Von Sydow USN '63, Cdr. Frank Gamboa USN '58, LCol. George Brammon USMC '59 and Col. P. Moulton USAF '58.

Anyone passing through Panama is requested to contact Leo Cannon at 23-4750 for a list of USNA grads in Panama.

PENINSULA Mr. Tom Donlon P.O. Box 179 U.S. Naval Air Station Moffett Field CA 94035 1145—Third Wednesday, O Club, Moffett Field Alumni in the area are invited to drop in and join us for attitude adjustment and/or a sandwich lunch and/or fellowship. If you need a gate pass, call Terry Ross (home 253-8365, business 742-6645) who also handles reservations. There is usually a fifteen-minute talk by an interesting personality. In February we heard from Col. John Browning USAF, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Facility, Sunnyvale, and in March the Honorable Rodney Diridon, Santa Clara County Supervisor and Chairman of the County Bicentennial Celebration. April's speaker was RAdm. Jack Williams USN '46, Commander Submarine Group Five from

San Diego. We also anticipate meeting Cdr. Barry Crowley USNR, C O . of the Reserve Training Centers at San Jose and Monterey, and in May, Maj. Ray Porter USMC will describe how his team recaptured SS MAYAGUEZ a year ago off Cambodia. On 29 May, a Saturday evening, we will have our annual "Midshipman and Parents" night for presentation of Certificates of Appointment to the Naval Academy by outstanding alumni.

This also will be the occasion for several class reunions.

Our new slate of officers was installed during a special dinner held on 21 February at the Moffett Field O Club. The new fineup: President, LCdr. Terry A. Ross USNR (Ret.) '48; VP/Secy., Mr. Thomas F. Donlon '68; Treas., Col. Donald Jensen USAF (Ret.) '52; Nat. Trust., Mr. William P. Jones '54; Coun'men, Mr. John J. Daly '45, Capt. John F. Callahan USN (Ret.) '43, Mr. Raymond T. Burkley '60, Mr. Paul M. Warrington '44.

The speaker for the evening was Cdr. (Dr.) Keith McPherson ChC USNR, director of guidance at Lynbrook High School, who discussed his observations and conclusions concerning the "Hang-Loose Ethic" of much of today's high school youth. He described the young people of today as frequently more pragmatic and experiential than their forebears, but holding dear their constitutional and personal ideals (despite their hair styles).

Attending were: Doc and Gertmde Strohbehn '30, Sam and Sylvia Lief '31, Earl Logsdon '34, Morratt and Elizabeth Plaxco '41, Marshall and Helen Gregory '43, Jack and Shirley Daly '45, Gene Dente '46, Bill Perkins '46, Terry and Ruth Ross '48, Don Jensen '52, Tom Prewett '53, John and Priscilla McLaugWin '55, and Dan and Alice Affourtit '60.

PHILADELPHIA Capt. Walter T. Jenkins, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 191 Radnor, PA 19087 1130—3rd Wednesday O Club, NavBase. Philadelphia The number one event of the year for the Philadelphia Chapter thus far has been the 17th Annual Fathers-Sons-Alumni Night, otherwise known as "Dad's Night," held at the Naval Base COM (Open) on Monday, 23 Febmary, with 295 attending. This affair was initiated by Cdr. Ralph Sentman USN (Ret.) '25 and Rip Miller, whose name is synonymous with Naval Academy tradition, back in 1960. Up from Aimapolis were the new Superintendent of the Naval Academy, RAdm. Kinnaird R. McKee USN '51, Capt.

Bill Busik USN (Ret.) '43, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Capt. Bo Coppedge USN (Ret.) '47, Director of Athletics at the Academy, Coach Frank Spaziani, and Midn. Bob Jackson USN '76, a local boy and great fullback for Navy these past three years.

Among the others in attendance were alumni, "Dads" of past, present and future midshipmen, coaches and counselors from numerous schools in the Delaware Valley, Blue and Gold affiliates, "Bird Dogs," Naval Academy candidates for the Class of 1980, and young men—with Dads—hoping to enter later on. Prior to the dinner the

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main speaker. His talk dealt with the changing trends, conditions and new organization of the Naval Academy (now directly under the Chief of Naval Operations). Naturally the entrance of female midshipmen was covered at some length, and he stated "now that it is a fact, let's get on with it." His speech was an inspiration, not only to those candidates entering the Naval Academy in July '76, but to all those others attending the dinner; it was a fitting climax to a gala occasion.

Clyde B. Stevens '30; Frank Hoye '31; Earl Finney, Tom Langen '32; Harry Maynard '33; Bruce McNaughton, Paul Van Leunen '34; Bob Kunkle, Jim McCallum, John R. Middleton, W. E. Parker '35; Bill Kramer, Martin Miller '36; Robert K. Irvine, John R. MacLachlan, J. A. Masterson '38; Bob Armstead '42; Dick Daly '46; Bill Powell '47; Harry F. Bryant Jr., Dale A. Hawley '49; Walt Davis '50; Diok Crawford '51; Ron Campbell, Tom Keefe '52; Stan Keck '54; Ricky Davidson, John M. Granville '58; Bill Yaworsky '59; Tony Dunne, Mel Nosal, Eu Sue Puaa '60; D. E. Haan '62.

SUN CITY (being organized)

John Santucci, George Grove, Bo Coppedge, Ralph Sentman, Rev. Purdy

Jenks Jenkins, Bob Speck, Bill Busik, the Superintendent, Dick Chuday Class of 1980 prospects had the privilege of meeting the Superintendent and the other special Annapolis guests. The Rev. Canon James E. Purdy, an honorary Chapter Member and long time supporter of local chapter activities, opened the dinner meeting with the invocation. Capt. George S. Grove USN '47, Assistant to the Commandant of the Fourth Naval District for Bicentennial Affairs, welcomed aboard all those attending —including former Commandant RAdm. Bob Speck USN (Ret.) '27—in behalf of the present Commandant, RAdm. Wycliffe D. Toole USN. Jack Santucci '60, Chapter President, and Dick Chuday '54, alternate National Tmstee and Chairman of the Board, handled in superb fashion the details of the program.

Ralph Sentman, in accordance with past procedures, called up and introduced the Dads of Midshipmen, current or past, with a Naval Academy "indoctrination" of Plebe Fathers. Bill Busik presented graduation diplomas, prepared by Capt. Tom Dell USN (Ret.) '21, to 21 Dads of the Class of 1976.

All coaches, counselors. Blue and Gold affiliates and alumni were recognized. Presentation of scholar athletes was handled by honorary Chapter Members and "Bird Dogs" of long standing Herb Fifer and Gar Bacon; they are also graduate "Dads" of innumerable midshipmen whom they have assisted in entering the Naval Academy for many years. Excellent photographic coverage of the evening's activities was provided

by Blue and Gold affiliate Charles E. Gittins of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

After brief and interesting comments by Bill Busik and Bo Coppedge, both of whom paid tribute to the Chapter for its efforts, the Superintendent was introduced as the

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni met informally for lunch Tuesday, 17 February, at the Howard Johnson Restaurant on Grand Avenue, Sun City, Arizona. Of the 17 known Alumni living in Sun City, 12 were present as follows: Jimmy Carter '20, Glen Lockhart '22, Leverett Nichols '22, Elbert Fryberger '23, Charles Waggoner '23, George King '24, Van Wanselow '27, Marvin Gibson '30, Marv Gluntz '30, Bob Jennings '30, Mac Williams '30, and Paul Emrick '32.

It was agreed to meet again on Saturday, 20 March, at the same place and to extend an invitation to all Alumni in nearby communities to attend. Mac Williams (933-9648) is in charge of arrangements.

SEATTLE

WASHINGTON, D.C. Col. James B. Glennon, Jr., USMC (Ret.) 4856 Yorktown Blvd.

Ariington, VA 22207 Noon—3rd Wed., Sept.-May Army-Navy Club The Washington Chapter met on Wednesday, 18 Febmary, for its monthly luncheon in the Sky Room of The Army-Navy Club.

Our guest speaker, RAdm. George H. Miller USN (Ret.) '33, aroused strong interest in his audience with a timely and wellinformed discussion of national maritime p)olicy.

Of about 75 members present, the senior classes represented were '05 and '12; the junior class, '62; and the largest contingents, '35 and *39.

Cdr. Stephen A. Hammond, USNR (Ret.) 9323 SE 43rd St. Mercer Island, WA 98040 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept.-June COM (Open) Sand Pt. A double report on doings in Seattle for this month. First, in Febmary we had a most interesting discussion presented by Cdr. Jerome R. Dunn (CEC) USN '57. Cdr. Dunn is presently serving as deputy Officerin-Charge of Constmction "Trident," and he spoke to us on "Building the Trident Base."

Excellent slides illustrated the present and proposed facilities and Cdr. Dunn is exceptionally well-versed in the construction program as well as many diverse project-related subjects such as construction contract negotiations, salmon spawning runs in the Hood Canal, environmental impact, and estimated future growth of Kitsap County population.

For our March meeting on Pier 91 we had LCdr. Paul E. Lamey USN, public affairs officer for the Commandant, 13th Naval District, to show us film of the Navy Bobsled Team and give us some impressions of the Winter Olympics in Innsbmck. LCdr. Lamey captained the bobsled team for several years and took leave this year to join the Wide Worid of Sports TV reporters for ABC to present analysis of the bobsled and luge events in the games.

The Seattle Chapter is planning to update the local register of Naval Academy Alumni and requests that all Puget Sound area graduates, widows, or alumni submit latest data.

Present at the meetings these days are: Bertrand B. Cassels, Robert R. Fox Jr., Frank Watkins '22; John Brown, Harry Downs '23; Alex Hammond, Charles S. Weeks '25; W. E. Ferrall, M. W. Graybill, Harry R. Horney, Norman E. Walker '27;

Return to see your Shipmates, whether you left them in '05 or '75.

June Weeks on the East and West Coasts. Why not make both of them? Traditional activities and even a few new traditions. Remember, whenever you graduated, June Week is always your chance to be welcomed back. You won't be disappointed.

JUNE WEEK—ANNAPOLIS 27 M a y - 2 June 1976 June Week—West Coast QUEEN MARY

Long Beach, Califomia 19 June 1976

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Last Call "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . ."

Tomb of the Scottish Unknown Soldier, Edinburgh *ADAMS, ALDEN WEBSTER '44 (CDR USN RET), 10 December 1975 (Gales Ferry CT) *BATT, CHARLES GLADSTONE '47, 23 December 1975, Scotts Valley CA *BENTLEY, JAMES ALEXANDER '35 (CAPT CEC USN RET), 10 November 1975, Orange Park FL •CARLSON, SPENCER AUGUST '26 (CAPT USN RET), 9 December 1975, (San Francisco CA) *CHASE, WARREN ARTHUR '53 (LCDR USN RET), 4 March 1976, Bremerton WA *CHn.LINGWORTH, CHARLES F., JR. •25 (VADM USN RET), 4 March 1976, Hilo HI *COMPTON, JAMES PERCFVAL '16 (CAPT USN RET), 16 March 1976, Annapolis MD *FULLER, GEORGE CANON '11, 19 May 1975, Lincoln NB *JONES, HERBERT SIDNEY '16 (CAPT USN RET), 6 Febmary 1976, Torrington CT *KEAR, CARLETON ROMIG, JR. '35 (CAPT USN RET), 20 March 1976, Bethesda MD *KELLER, ALBERT JAMES '31 (BGEN USMC RET), 26 Febmary 1976, Balboa CA *KNOWLES, HERBERT BAIN '17 (RADM USN RET), 3 March 1976, Portland ME *LEWIS, FRANCIS BYRON '29, 17 Febmary 1976, Hanover NH LOOMIS, SAM COLBY '03 (CAPT USN RET), 7 Febmary 1976, S. Merritt Island FL *LUCKENBACH, ORVILLE SIMON '29, 4 December 1975, Shawano WI *LYONS, JOHN WILLIAMS, JR. '46, 13 July 1975, Falmouth MA *McGARRY, WILLIAM THOMAS '27 (CAPT USN RET), 12 March 1976, Coronado CA *PEARCE, EDWARD SUMNER '23 (CAPT USN RET), 1 March 1976, Winter ParkFL *PETRIE, CLARENCE WALKER '35 (Cdr. USN RET), 29 January 1976, Winter Park FL *ROYER, ROBERT HENRY '46, 20 January 1976, Abilene KS •SITZ, WALTER HOERSCH '16 (LCOL USMC RET), 12 March 1976 (Chevy Chase MD) SMITH, ROYAL STEPHEN '25, 24 Febmary 1976, Atianta GA *SMITH, WILLIAM LEE '58 (LCDR USNR), 7 March 1976 (Virginia Beach VA) THOMPSON, CARLISLE HARRY '22 (CDR USN RET), 25 November 1975, Seattle WA •TRUSLOW, ALFRED RUSSELL, JR. '27 (CAPT USN RET), 26 Febmary 1976, Santa Rosa CA May, 1976

*WANGGAARD, LARS, JR. '42 (CDR USN RET), 13 Febmary 1976, Chula Vista CA •WORCESTER, JOHN BOWERS '63 (LT USN), 4 December 1975, N. Vietnam •WOTHERSPOON, ALEXANDER SOMERVILLE '15 (RADM USN RET), 12 March 1976, Warwick RI •WRIGHT, CARLYLE HUGH '24, 23 October 1975, Winter Park FL • Indicates that obituary was not ready for publication at this time but will be included in a following issue. ( ) Around place of death indicates hometown at time of death when no specific location is indicated.

SAMUEL COLBY LOOMIS '03 Capt. Samuel Colby Loomis USN (Ret.) died on 7 February 1976 in South Merritt Island, Florida. Interment was held in Aurora, Illinois.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Illinois, he was graduated on 2 February 1903. He was the 6th oldest alumnus at the time of his death. Upon graduation he reported to BANCROFT, then served in PRAIRIE prior to rejwrting to the receiving station in Los Angeles, followed by tours in the battleships MARYLAND and COLORADO. He thereupon returned to the Naval Academy to instruct in the Department of Engineering and Physics, then had a tour at the Navy Yard in Washington before serving in DELAWARE followed by duty at the Navy Yard, Cavite, P.I. He was next ordered to the command of SARA THOMPSON and then SACRAMENTO prior to

being named Inspector of Material in Chicago, and subsequently had command of MISSISSIPPI prior to being transferred to the retired list in 1939, but was recalled to active duty in the Bureau of Construction and Repair in that same year. In 1941 he became the Inspector of Material once again in Chicago, then was transferred to the 3rd Naval District as Director of Training.

In 1945 he returned to inactive duty. Awards and decorations he received included the Mexican Service Medal, Cuban Pacification Medal, and Haitian Campaign Medal.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, and his son, Capt. Samuel C. Loomis Jr. USN (Ret.) '35, and is survived by another son, Capt. David M. Loomis USN (Ret.) '41 and several grandchildren.

ALVIN BREAKER COURT '05 Capt. Alvin Breaker Court USN (Ret.) died on 16 February 1976 at his home in Harwood, Maryland. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 21 February with interment at Christ Church cemetery. West River, Maryland.

Alvin Breaker Court Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Texas, he was graduated in the Class of 1905. While at the Academy he was "Five-Striper," i.e., the highest officer midshipmen rank at that time, and class president. He was also an alumnus of the University of Texas and he subsequently received a master of science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served in the Spanish-American war and in both World Wars, his naval assignments including Manager of the Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippines, Superintendent of Shipbuilding at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Inspector of Naval Materials in San Francisco, and advisor to the Congressional Naval Affairs Committee in Washington. Upon retirement after WWII he joined the Los Angeles Shipbuilding Company as executive vice president and later practiced consultant engineering in San Francisco, pioneering studies in rice processing equipment and desalination plants.

He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years and he is survived by his son, Capt.

John M. Court USN (Ret.) '36, of Cumberstone Road, Harwood 20776; two sisters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

ROBERT MELVILLE GRIFFIN '11 VAdm. Robert Melville Griffin USN (Ret.) died on 30 January 1976 in Washington while being transferred from the Bethesda Naval Hospital to a nursing home.

Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Virginia, he was graduated in the Class of 1911. His father was RAdm. Robert S. Griffin USN, Class of 1874. Robert M. Griffin served as a senior commander in both world wars, as a naval aide to President Wilson, and as one of the first naval officers in the Bureau of Aeronautics. During WW I he served on the staff of the commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Europe where he devised antisubmarine tactics that

80 earned him the Navy Cross. At the end of the war he was appointed aide to the White House and later served in the Bureau. In 1938 he assumed command of the battleship YORK where he directed secret tests of the new electronic device then coming into being called radar. During WWII he first served as Director of the Naval Transportation Service, then took command of a battieship division in 1943 to direct the Aleutian Campaign in the Pacific and later participated in the invasion of Kwajalein in 1944 for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

After the war he was Commander of the Navy Yard in Puget Sound until ordered to Japan in 1946 to assume command of the Far East naval forces. Under the direction of General MacArthur he directed the scuttling of the Japanese fleet and the naval aspects of the military occupation of Japan.

He returned to Washington in 1948 to become President of the Naval Examining and Retiring Board, was transferred to the retired list in 1951, and joined the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia as president of the board of control for eight years.

Upon leaving this post, he returned to Washington.

He is survived by his widow, Mary, of 3133 Connecticut Avenue, Washington 20008, a sister, a son, two daughters, a niece and five grandchildren.

CARROLL QUINN WRIGHT JR. '11 Capt. Carroll Quinn Wright Jr. USNR (Ret.) died on 29 December 1975 at the Naval Air Station Hospital in Jacksonville.

Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was graduated with the Class of 1911. He was an outstanding member of the varsity football team at the Academy, receiving nomination to the All-America team as a guard. Entering submarine service upon graduation, he commanded five submarines prior to resigning from the service in 1924. He won the battle efficiency pennant with his first command, the B-3, in the Asiatic Fleet. During World War I he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his services as Commanding Officer of the 0-6, a ship that his wife sponsored.

He resigned in 1924 but was recalled to active duty in 1942 and served for the duration of World War II. He commanded the USS HOLLAND at Saipan during this period and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation for expediting the repair and readiness of submarines in the Pacific theater. With the cessation of hostilities he became president of the Babcock Printing Press Company in Canton, Ohio, but resigned from that position in 1949 to settie in Florida. Here he became the director of civil dfense of Orange County and was recognized by the Air Force as having one of the two best civil defense organizations in the state.

He is survived by his widow, Dessaline, of Satsuma F L 32089, four children, and nine grandchildren.

JOHN GOULD MOVER '14 RAdm. John Gould Moyer USN (Ret.) died on 21 January 1976 at his residence in Honolulu. Graveside services were held on 26 January at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

A native of Chicago, he was graduated with the Class of 1914 and immediately went to sea, serving in patrol craft in the Atlantic through World War I. After duty in the Charleston Navy Yard he served in destroyers in the Mediterranean prior to attending the Naval War College, then served in USS ALTAIR as repair officer. He later was navigator in USS CONCORD when that ship rescued officers and men from the crashed airship MACON. He next was Captain of the Port in Cristobal, Canal Zone, prior to serving in USS WICHITA and then taking command of USS DIXIE, based at Pearl Harbor immediately after the opening of hostilities with Japan. In 1942 he was nominated Govemor of American Samoa, then took command of an attack transport squadron for the assault on Saipan and Tinian, later heading the Okinawa invasion force.

He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Navy Unit Citation for his wartime service. He was Commandant of the 12th Naval District when he retired in 1949.

He is survived by his widow, Betty, of 4311 Kahala Ave., Honolulu 96816; a son, John, of Coronado, and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bacon of Grosse Pointe MI; a stepson, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

JOHN HAZARD CARSON '16 VAdm. John Hazard Carson USN (Ret.) died on 1 Febmary 1976 in Charleston, South Carolina. Interment services were held on 4 Febmary at Arlington National Cemetery with Adm. Robert S. Carney USN (Ret.) '16, former Chief of Naval Operations, representing the Class.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of South Carolina, he was graduated with the Class of 1916. As a midshipman he was a member of the varsity basketball and lacrosse teams. Upon graduation he joined USS KANSAS, then transferred to USS CON-

NECTICUT and participated in the landing at Santa Cruz with a battalion of Marines. He had postgraduate training in ordnance at Annapolis and took a master of science degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1931 he served as Executive Officer in USS CONSTITUTION when that ship visited ports on the East Coast after having been refitted in the Boston Navy Yard. He later commanded USS DEWEY, then was Executive Officer of USS N E W MEXICO in the Pacific. He subsequently joined the staff of Commander Cruisers-Battie Force and on 7 December 1941 was on board HONOLULU when the Japanese attacked. He was awarded a Bronze Star with Combat "V" for bravery during this action. He later served on the staff of Commander Anzac Force and in 1943 he placed in commission and commanded USS BOSTON, participating in the raids on Palau, the Western Carolinas, Marcu Island and Wake Island for which he was awarded a second Bronze Star and Combat "V." He later commanded the Torpedo Station at Newport for which he was given the Commendation Medal. He then had various duties in the

Atlantic and the Pacific including the Atlantic Fleet Training Command and service as Deputy Commander of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. After service as Chief of the Military Assistance Advisory Group in Norway, he became Deputy Commander of the Eastern Sea Frontier, and Deputy Commander of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, the posts he held on retirement. He was active in a number of community organizations in Charleston.

His first wife, Mrs. Barbara Allen Spencer Carson, preceded him in death, as did his son, 2nd Lt. John S. Carson USMC, killed in Korea. He is survived by his widow, Lavinia, 27 Meeting Street, Charleston 29401; a son, Cdr. Ralph Carson USN '52, of Pensacola; a brother, two stepdaughters, three stepsons, and three grandchildren.

MAURICE EDWIN CURTS '20 Adm. Maurice Edwin Curts USN (Ret.) died on 16 Febmary 1976 at his vacation home in Las Gaviotas, Mexico. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 20 Febmary.

Maurice Edwin Curts Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was graduated on 6 June 1919 with the Class of 1920. Proceeding to sea duty at once, he soon showed an interest in communications and he is credited with devising the number-decimal system now used to designate naval fleets and task forces. While serving as a staff officer under Adm. Husband Kimmel USN '03, he was inspired by the Dewey Decimal system of library indexing to devise a method of indicating naval groupte with a numerical code to facilitate their tactical deployment. He was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked and his car was strafed while he endeavored to reach the base. He later was Communications Officer for the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet. In 1944 he was given command of the light cruiser COLUMBIA and took part in the landings in several Pacific areas including Leyte and Lingayen.

In the latter battle, he was wounded when the ship was hit by Japanese suicide planes.

In 1958 he was named Commander of the Pacific Fleet and he later commanded the Western Sea Frontier before retiring in 1959.

For the next six years he was Director of Telecommunications Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Among the awards he received for his naval service were the Navy Cross, two Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit, and the Bronze Star.

He is survived by his widow, Martha, of PO Box 326, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067; two sons by a previous marriage, and seven grandchildren.

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81 ERICSON LEWIS '20 Capt. Ericson Lewis USNR (Ret.) died on 28 January 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Phoenix.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Missouri, he was graduated in the Class of 1920. He began sea duty at once, serving in MARTHA WASHINGTON,

FLORIDA,

STURDEVANT and SCORPION before resigning

officer in the Marshall Gilberts area engagement. He was re-retired in 1946 and he returned to the University of Washington to earn a doctor of philosophy degree in English and to teach at the university in that discipline.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Irene Carran, East Cleveland, Ohio.

group at the Air University, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Alabama. His subsequent assignments included commands of antisubmarine warfare forces, Atlantic Fleet, several carrier divisions, the attack carrier force of the Sixth Fleet, and in 1957, Commander Fleet Air Western Pacific based in Japan.

He retired in 1958.

During his long and distinguished service he was awarded the Legion of Merit with three gold stars, made Commander of the British Empire (Military Division) for his part in the training of British aviators during WWII, and received the Belgian Order of Leopold.

He is survived by his widow, Thelma, 629A Avenue, Coronado 92118; two daughters, a brother and sister, and three grandchildren.

FREDERICK MASON PRICE '23 Col. Frederick Mason Price USA (Ret.) died on 2 December 1975 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and services were arranged by the Metz Funeral Home of Cape Coral.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa, he resigned prior to graduation. A devotee of hunting and fishing, he enjoyed the outdoors life of his native Midwest, but in 1923 he joined the Detroit Edison Company, working first in research, STEWART BELL FOX '24 then in the purchasing department where Mr. Stewart Bell Fox died in Tallahasee, the standards catalog which he edited was Florida, on 22 December 1975.

He is survived by his widow, Winifred, used for many years by several industries 3041 N. Evergreen, Phoenix 85014; two sons for the purchase of materials. He helped to initiate the Detroit Chapter of the Alumni and three grandchildren.

Association while in that area. In 1934 he joined the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company but with the outbreak of hostilities in THOMAS LEE McCANN '21 World War II he was commissioned a major Cdr. Thomas Lee McCann USN (Ret.) died on 10 January 1976 in Daphne, Ala- in the U.S. Army and assigned the task of bama. He had been a vestryman in St. Paul's organizing military purchases. He was then transferred to the European theater and Episcopal Church in Daphne.

Entering the Naval Academy from the served in the battles of Normandy, Northern State of Alabama, he was graduated in the France, the Rhineland and Central Europe.

Class of 1921. He immediately proceeded In addition to his American decorations, he to sea duty in gunboats off the coasts of was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre Central and South America. He later attend- and the French Medal of Reconnaissance.

Stewart Bell Fox ed the law school at George Washington After discharge from the service, he entered University from which he was graduated in government employment in industrial proA native of Tennessee, he was appointed 1936 and thereupon served with the Asiatic curement. Upon retirement he moved to FloFleet. He was retired physically in 1942 but rida where he enjoyed participating in and to the Naval Academy from the State of Georgia but had to resign in his youngster remained on active duty all during World watching athletics, the Army-Navy football game being one of the highlights of the year year for physical reasons. He became a sucWar II, subsequently joining the faculty of Murphy High School in Mobile to teach in with his enthusiasm reserved for Navy de- cessful businessman, proprietor of Fox Appliance parts in Jonesboro, Georgia. He the math department for twenty years. His spite being a retired Army man. physical impairment also necessitated the He is survived by his widow, Inez, of 101 was also an outstanding bridge player who loss of many civic and church activities that SW 57th Street, Cape Coral 33904; and two called himself "Fifth Card," a member of the American Contract Bridge League and he had maintained, but he managed to do a sons, Robert of New York City and Frederthe Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club. good deal of sailing in the Mobile Bay ick Jr. of Detroit. nevertheless.

He is survived by his widow, Norma, of 1517 Atkamire Dr., Tallahassee 32304; his He is survived by his widow, Jeannette, of FRANK T R E N W r m WARD '23 mother, Sara B. Fox of Harlem, Georgia; Box 55, Rt. 2, Capt. O'Neal Drive, Daphne VAdm. Frank Trenwith Ward USN (Ret.) two sisters, a brother, and 14 grandchildren.

36526; a son and a daughter and three grand- died on 8 February 1976 at his home in children.

Coronado. Memorial services with interment BARTON ELIJAH BACON JR. '25 at the Naval Academy Cemetery were held RAdm. Barton Elijah Bacon Jr. USN on 20 February.

CARLISLE HARRY THOMPSON '22 Entering the Naval Academy from the (Ret.) died on 22 January 1976 in Alameda, Cdr. Cariisle Harry Thompson USN State of North Carolina, he was graduated California. Services were held on 30 January (Ret.) died on 26 November 1975 in Seattle, in the Class of 1923. After spending two at the Lewis Colonial Mortuary in San Diego Washington. Memorial services were held in years on battieships and destroyers, he with interment at Greenwood Park Cemethe chapel at the Sand Point Naval Support trained as a pilot at Pensacola and spent the tery. rest of his career in naval aviation. He was Activities.

Entering the Naval Academy from the Entering the Naval Academy with an at a pilot aboard LANGLEY, the first aircraft State of Tennessee, he was graduated in the large appointment, he was graduated in the carrier in the navy, then helped organize Class of 1925. He proceeded to sea duty in Class of 1922. Upon graduation he served squadrons for LEXINGTON and SARATOGA be- USS IDAHO for two years, then went to in various ships, chiefly destroyers, includ- fore returning to the Naval Academy as an submarine school in New London and served ing USS PALOS on the Yangtze. He returned instructor in aviation from 1935 to 1938. in the S-26 for five years. He later served to the mainland in 1932 and was hospital- During WWII, he was Chief of Naval Avia- in ARGONAUT and commanded PICKEREL, tion Training in the Office of the Deputy including five war patrols in the Asiatoic ized for tuberculosis and was retired for physical reasons in 1933. Moving to Seattle, Chief of Naval Operations for Air, then area. When World War II began the submahe worked for the Crown Zellarbach Cor- commissioned and commanded the escort rine was stationed at Mariveles at the enporation and the V. G. Ellis Company be- carrier SHAMROCK BAY, later assuming com- trance to Manila Bay and at the end of the fore retuming to active duty with the Uni- mand of the carrier WRIGHT. He returned war he was commander of a submarine versity of Washington Naval ROTC unit in to the Naval Academy in 1947 as Com- squadron at Subic Bay, 30 miles away, but 1940. He later served as a convoy commo- mandant of Midshipmen and two years later in the interim he had cmised all through dore in the Atiantic and was operations was named Chief of the Naval Advisory the Indian Ocean and South China Sea,

from active service and joining the Shell Oil Company in the Midwest. He later became manager for the General Motors organization and analysis department in Pontiac, Michigan. He was recalled to active duty in 1940 at Abbott Hall, Northwestem University in Chicago, for the training of reserve midshipmen during World War II and he served here until 1946, commanding the school during its final months. He returned to civilian status at this time but remained in the reserve and was retired in 1958. He was well known as a master bridge player.

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82 earning the Navy Cross, two Legion of Merit awards, and the Army Distinguished Unit award among others. Following the war he was Chief of Staff for Commander Submarines Pacific and here he displayed the leadership, spirit and understanding which made him appreciated and respected by both his fellow staff members and his subordinates who recognized the difficulties of carrying out the myriad of tasks assigned to a peacetime organization after the heady period of World War II. His message to his hard working force was translated from the occasional moments of relaxation that he managed to find on the Oahu golf courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Take a Full Swing and Keep Your Head Down." He later served as administrative officer for the shipyard at Puget Sound, Deputy Chief of Staff for Commander Naval Forces, Far East, and Commander, Naval Reserve Training Center, Treasure Island.

Upon retirement in 1956 he worked as a researcher for the University of California, then became an employment security officer with the state of California.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth, of 1120 Upper Happy Valley Rd., Lafayette CA 94549, and three sons, Cdr. Roger F. Bacon USN '59, Cdr. Barton E. Bacon 111 USN, and Cdr. Dan K. Bacon USN, all in the submarine service, and four grandchildren.

PAUL MOORE CLYDE '25 Lt. Paul Moore Clyde USN (Ret.) died on 29 December 1975 in Pensacola, Florida.

Funeral services were held on 2 January 1976 at the McNeil-Keyes Funeral Home with interment in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of South Carolina, he was graduated in the Class of 1925. He served in the Battie Force and at Pensacola until his retirement from the naval service in 1938. He thereupon joined the Smith Engineering and Constmction Co., Pensacola, and later worked for the Ray-Brooks Machine Co. until a serious accident in 1959 required him to take permanent retirement.

He is survived by his widow, Thelma, of 111 Euclid Drive, Pensacola 32503; a daughter, Sara Jane Smith, wife of Capt. Carol C. Smith, Jr. USN '52; and four grandchildren.

CHESTER CARL SMITH '25 VAdm. Chester Cari Smith USN (Ret.) died on 24 January 1976 at the Veterans' Administration Hosphal in Indianapolis.

Funeral services and interment were in Harrison, Arkansas, on 27 January, and memorial services were held in Los Altos Hills, Califomia, his home for 14 years prior to retuming to the Ozarks, on 28 January.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Idaho, he was graduated in the Class of 1925. Upon graduation he joined USS N E W MEXICO for three years, then took submarine training and served in USS S-40 on the Asiatic Station. In 1932 he was assigned to the University of California where he eamed a master of science degree in marine engineering, then had another tour

of duty in submarines before being ordered to Mare Island for the fitting out and command of USS SWORDFISH; he was in command of the submarine at Manila on 7 December 1941, and two days later he sank the first Japanese ship destroyed in the war.

After five war patrols in SWORDFISH he assumed command of SubDiv 61, and he commanded SubRon 10 at the end of the war. His post-war duties included Chief of Staff for ComSubLant, National War College, General Board, and Naval War College. During the Korean conflict he commanded USS ST. PAUL, then served as deputy U.S. representative to NATO before retiring in 1958. Among the awards earned during his naval career were the Navy Cross with Gold Star, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and Commendation Medal with Bronze Star.

Following retirement he joined Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in program planning for the Polaris missile, and later he served as supervisor of development program planning. He retired from Lockheed in 1970 and returned to Harrison, Arkansas.

He is survived by his widow, Charley, of 1403 Brentwood Dr., Harrison 72601; a son, a sister, and two grandchildren.

THOMAS GAYLE DENHAM '27 Mr. Thomas Gayle Denham died on 27 March 1975 in Vanceburg, Kentucky. A member of the Valley Presbyterian Church, he was buried in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Kentucky, he was a member of the Class of 1927 but left prior to graduation.

Returning to his home state, he entered the constmction business and allied activities for nearly 50 years.

He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, 225 Court Street, Vanceburg 41179; two sons, five daughters, twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

THOMAS HOWARD MORTON '33 RAdm. Thomas Howard Morton USN (Ret.) died suddenly on 14 February 1976 at his home in Annapolis. Services were held in the Naval Academy Chapel on 18 Febmary with interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Thomas Howard Morton Born in Annapolis of a navy family with a long record of service, his father was Capt. James Proctor Morton USN '95 and his grandfather RAdm. Thomas Benton Howard USN 1873. He entered the Naval Academy in 1929, was an All-America se-

lection in lacrosse, and was graduated with distinction in 1933.

After duty in the battleships MISSISSIPPI and W E S T VIRGINIA and the destroyer BORIE,

he completed a course in ordnance engineering at the naval postgraduate school. This led to his assignment as technical observer in London for two years commencing in 1941, followed by duty as guimery officer in NORTH CAROLINA in the Pacific from the

Spring of 1944 until the end of WWII. From December 1945 until October 1947 he served on the military staff of the Security Council of the newly created United Nations. Thereafter duties at sea included command of the destroyer COMPTON, of Destroyer Division 122, the amphibious assault ship CAPRICORNUS, cruiser COLUMBUS, and Destroyer Squadron 32. Shore duties included the Bureau of Ordnance, the Research and Development Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and command of the Naval Weapons Laboratory at Dahlgren, Virginia.

After promotion to rear admiral in 1961 he served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Office of Naval Material, and the Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired in 1964 and joined the Maryland National Bank, serving as a vice president of that organization until November of last year when he retired for a second time.

He is survived by his widow, the former Susan Fass of Newbury, Berkshire, England, now residing at Melvin Road, Rt. 3, Annapolis MD 21403; a son, John, of the home address and London; and a sister, Mrs. L. M. Mustin, wife of VAdm. Lloyd M. Mustin USN (Ret.) '32, of Alexandria, Virginia.

ALFRED D U N N KILMARTIN '34 Capt. Alfred Dunn Kilmartin USN (Ret.) died on 11 February 1976 at the Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 14 Febmary at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church with interment in the Alta Mesa Cemetery in Palo Alto.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was graduated in the Class of 1934. He reported at once for duty in MEMPHIS, then joined AUGUSTA to be-

come the platoon leader of a detachment of bluejackets serving with the marines who were part of the International Settlement Defense Forces during the Japanese operations around Shanghai. In 1938 he was assigned to the gunboat LUZON on the Yangtze, then undertook the study of the Chinese language for two years in Peking.

It was during this tour that he married Maribel Martine, daughter of Dr. J. Victor Martine of Tokyo, a professor of English at various Japanese colleges from 1914 to 1941. Two months after their marriage she was evacuated to the United States and he was ordered to duty in Shanghai in the Office of the Naval Attache and here he was interned by the Japanese ten days after Pearl Harbor. He was later repatriated on board GRIPSHOLM and assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence. He later commissioned and took command of the destroyer escort GENDREAU, then was Chinese language instructor for volunteers operating covertly on the Asiatic mainland. After having served Shipmate

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He was twice awarded the Commendation Ribbon, once with Combat "V" for his Korean service, and he also held the Chinese order of the Cloud and Banner.

He is survived by his widow, Maribel, of

2100 Amherst St., Palo Alto 94306, four children and a sister.

ROBERT HENRY ROYER '46 Mr. Robert Henry Royer died on 20 January 1976 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 22 January with interment at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Abilene.

Entering the Naval Academy from the State of Kansas, he was graduated on 6 June 1945 with the Class of 1946. He resigned in 1948 and returned to Kansas to teach at the Engineering School of the University of Kansas while attending the School of Law. Having received his legal degree.

he retumed to Abilene to practice with his father in the firm of Royer and Royer. He was a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas Trial Lawyers' Association, and was admitted to practice and had practiced before the United States Supreme Court. In addition, he was past president of the University of Kansas Greater University Fund, the Dickinson County Hospital Association, and he had received the "Young Man of the Year" award in Abilene in 1954.

He is survived by his widow, Jill, Box 122, Abilene 67410; his father, Paul, of Abilene; a brother, a daughter, and four sons.

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