Raging Industrial Area Fire
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Property of /2i- THE WHITE HOUSE r/l'1111; COAPS HI ST cA/ FAKY WASHINGTON L I 960 24 June 1960 .." . Dear Colonel Magruder: 'Ille It is difficult for me to tell you how VOL. IX NO. 26 U.S. MARINE CORPS much I appreciate i AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII July I, 1960 the excellent arrangements which you made for me and my party at MCAS Kaneohe. As you know, I decided to Spotted liv K-Tower Sentry stay here on my return from my Far Eastern trip because I had enjoyed so much my previous visit in 1952. This visit has been even more pleasant and we are all indeed grate- ful to you. Raging Industrial Area Fire In particular, I enjoyed your golf course which has been expanded since my last visit and wish to take this Destroys Household Warehouse opportunity to ask you to thank your very fine golf pro, A fire of unknown origin destroy- destined Mr. Jimmy Ukauka who was most helpful and courteous. for Capehart. Aiso de- from Bellows in fighting the blaze. ed Bldg. 801 and its contents early stroyed were several hundred The fire was extinguished at 2:45 I also request that you thank your Special Services per- Tuesday morning. The building was barracks-type mattresses and pil- a.m. sonnel who were so kind in giving instruction in water- lows. A gasoline engine fork located in the Industrial Area near lift An investigation was launched skiing to my daughter-in-law. She had a wonderful time was also lost inside the building immediately to the Station Motor Transportation determine the cause and evidently made fast progress due to their during the fire. of the fire. excellent compound. guidance. It is obvious that a great many other people did The Station's firefighting equip- Estimated cost of the building ment was joined by two City sud and contents lost a great deal of work in preparation for the visit of An alert sentry atop Kansas to the fire was my County engines and a crash truck not known at presstime. party and I count on you to pass on my sincere thanks. Tower was the first to spot the blaze at 1:30 a.m. The sentr], It was a great pleasure to be with you and Mrs. Pfc Roy A. Bidwell, notified the Magruder here at Kaneohe and also to have had the Station Guardhouse and the alarm pleasure of a round of golf with you and General Weede. was sounded. With best wishes and deep appreciation. When firemen reached the Indus- Sincerely, trial Area they found the interior of the building completely ablaze. The 50 by 150-foot corrugated steel structure was completely gutted. It was one of the original structures built here by the Navy during World Col. M. M. Magruder War II. Commanding Officer Marine Corps Air Station There were no injuries resulting from the fire. Kaneohe, Hawaii Bldg. 801, a Public Works ware- house, was used to store house- hold furnishings. Lost in the fire were several hundred new foam- President Leaves K-Bay rubber mattresses and pillows Lasting Impression With GUTTED INTERIOR - Firemen check the smouldering ruins of hun- dreds of mattresses and pillows K-Bay's illustrious visitor, Pres- and chatted with many island destroyed by a fire which gutted Bldg. 801 Tuesday morning. The ident Dwight D. Eisenhower, is civilian and military dignitaries. building was a corrugated steel structure dating back to World War II. gone. But the Commander in Chief Late Saturday afternoon pre- of the Armed Forces left behind parations were ready for the Pre- him warm-hearted impressions of sident's departure. A group of In Honolulu Today his open-hearted friendliness. about 60 Hilltop residents were on Often the President took a hand to bid him adieu. Most of moment to give special atten- the youngsters present simply in- tion to children as when he took terrupted their play and showed up Brigade Infantry Platoon, Band four-year-old Ernie Clapsaddle at the scene barefooted. for a ride in his golf cart and As the President appeared, sent a personal note to the the 1st Marine Brigade Band Slated For State Fair Parade little Honolulu girl who told him swung into "As the Caissons Go A platoon of infantrymen, a color midnight. of the school children's contri- Rolling Along," and he walked guard, and the Brigade Band will An amateur photographer's bution to the East-West cultural over to MSgt. William Tosh, the de- represent the Marine Corps in the light, the 50th State Fair be center. Band leader, to shake his hand will Pfc. R. A. Bidwell 50th State Fair parade in downtown amply sprinkled with Friday, as the President's visit and thank him for the musical dances from Honolulu today. Samoa, Tahiti, Japan, China, the drew to a close, he received an farewell. The parade starts at 12 noon Philippines and Hawaii. honorary Then he turned to say goodbye degree from the Univer- from the Aloha Tower. The route sity of Hawaii. to Brig. Gen. and Mrs. R. G. Weede, On A mobile operating room from "B" The Inside will be up Bishop Street to Bere- Later in the evening he attend- Col. and Mrs M M Magruder and Medical Company of the 1st Marine President Eisenhower's final days tania, left on Beretania to Fort Brigade ed a reception at the Club Jimmy Ukauka, Station golf pro. will be on display, staffed "0" at Kaneohe Bay are shown in photo- Street and back down Fort Street given in his honor by Gov. and Twelve-year-old Rita Ann Allis, by four corpsmen. The unit, mount- to the Aloha Tower. ed in Mrs. Quinn during which he met daughter of Navy Capt. and Mrs. graphs on Page Four. Other high- a van, could be of invaluable E. K. Allis, shyly placed a long lights of the week are: All Hawaii-based military units assistance to Civil Defense efforts plumeria lei around the President's will be represented by bands or drill in event of emergency. Credit Union Dividend Page 3 neck in the traditional Hawaii teams. A touch of feminine glamour July 4th Routine will be added by the 21 contestants manner. Aquatic School . Page 5 With a two-fingered V-for-Victory for the Miss Hawaii title. Capt. C. Patrick To Affect Some signal. President Eisenhower Golf News Page 6 The State Fair. an annual event, officially opens tonight at Kapiolani boarded the helicopter for his trip Baseball Action Page 7 Local Activities to Hickam and return to the main- Park. It will run from July 1 through Bids Corps Aloha; zulliay, July 4th, marks the land. '0' Club Presentation Page 8 July 10. Hours are from 6 p.m. to Nation's celebration of Independ- Departs Saturday ence Day and holiday routine here will effect some Station activities Promised K-Bay Marines Capt. Charles E. Patrick, winner before and after that date. Old-Fashioned 4th of Silver and Bronze Star medals The Commissary Store will during World War II, retired yes- close at the end of normal busi- Annual Celebration terday after more then 20 years ness At Windward Oahu's hours today and will remain Marine Corps Service. closed until 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, All Kaneohe Marines and their Legion and the Veterans of Foreign march down Oneawa to Kailua He July 5. dependents have been invited to Wars, sponsor the event each year. Field, left through Kailua Field to was honored by a parade and All Special Services activities join Windward communities in their Highlighting the parade will be Kainalu Drive, then right to the review staged by the 2nd Bn., 9th floats, bands, behind Will be open and operate under annual day -long observance and drum majorettes, drill parking area Kailua Elemen- Marines, yesterday afternoon at holiday Day, teams and horse units. All Hawaii- tary School. hours on July 4. Those activ- celebration of Independence Platt Field. He served as executive based military units will be repre- 10,, which are normally closed July 4th. AWARDS officer of the unit prior to his Monday and Tuesday will be closed Festivities kick-off with a pa- sented. Drill team competition will take retirement. on Tuesday and Wednesday to com- rade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and BRIGADE PARTICIPATES place in front of the reviewing His plans for the future are not pensate personnel for loss of the climax with a $1,000 fireworks dis- The 1st Marine Brigade will be stand near the school after the pa- firm but he and his family will live play from Flat ;Bland ii Kailua represented by "B" Co., lit Bn., rade is completed. Units competing in the San Diego area. The Patricks An Independence Day matinee Bay from 8 to 8:30 n.m. 4th Marines, the Brigade Eland will include a Cossack Drill Team, will sail Saturday for the mainland III be presented at Theater No, 1 Afternoon activity will take place and massed colors. Brig. Gen. R. Civil Air Patrol Drill Team, Mary- aboard the Lurline. eginning G. Weede, commanding general, at 1 p.m. in Kailua Park. knoll High School Drill Team and Almost half of Capt. Patrick's 1st Marine Brigade, and Col. M. The normal deadline for WIND- SPONSORS St. John's Drum and Bugle Corps. service was completed as an enlist- 'ARD MARINE contributors and Windward civic organizations, M. Magruder will be members of Three Judges will present ed man. lob columnists the reviewing party.