J n L lS —NUMBER 24 PUBLISHED BY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS AT FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1944 Lt.J.M. Wilson Plan Air Blows at Nazis Reveals Luck NAVAL R.O.T.C. OPENINGS Against Japs OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED l Pilot, Veteran Of 19 Attacks Council Releases 18 V-12 Trainees Request Transfer; (The following story was List of Trainees written by Sergeant H-.rold Required To Pass Many Stringent Powell, o f Wilmington, Ohio, a Marine C orps Combat Correspon­ Rejecting Budget dent.) . Qualification Examinations To Enter Jap anti-aircraft gunners in the 'Only 240 men out of the 352 in Solomons have seen a lot of First the V-12 unit at A.S.T.C. have pur­ Approximately 18 V-12 trainees chased student activity tickets, Lt. from this station have applied for Lieutenant James M. Wilson, Ma­ Comdr. E. L. Smith, in charge of rine dive bomber pilot of Flag­ transfer to the Navy R. O. T. C. the sale to trainees, announced to-, ram, according to Lt. (j.g.) J. staff, according to a delayed dis­ day. U. S. Naval Air patch from an advanced base in the n acDonald, officer in charge of South Pacific. The non-purchasers are divided applications from the A.S.T.C. Veteran of 19 attacks against between the Navy and the Marine unit. nearly every Jap airdrome in the contingents, Dr. Smith said. “Those Cadet Board Some 1800 V-12 students, now in Solomons area during two tours of who are not buying the activity their second semester of training, combat duty, the flier has helped to tickets are definitely not cooperat- will be admitted to one of the 27 level bivouac areas, supply and intr with the student council,” he N.R.O.T.C. college unita early in „ ammunition dumps, gun positions, declared. To Visit Here March. Other trainees will be ad­ and runway*. “Marines who have not bought mitted every four months, there­ But Lieutenant Wilson’s most activity tickets will* be asked to after. A IR C H IE F M A R SH A L H A R R IS (center) and bit itafi at R.A.P. Bomber vivid experience occurred during a pay $2.00 January 6 for a semes­ V-5 Applicants Applicants who apply for the raid on Jap gun positions on the Command «tu

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The AEF rolled over the Low Gears five last week, while ,ood Ensign Nicholson was secret- ness test given to all V-12 trainees Kelleys vs. Corsairs, 1835. the Blackies smashed the Criminals, in taking their seventh r t S o v e r the fact that his We don’t believe that you will some two weeks a$o placed him Blackies vs. Jolly Five', 1915. Veteran mates were completely disagree with us that John Farley in as many starts in the hard- first in the entire unit, with a score THURSDAY, JAN. 6 wood tourney. The Santa Monica /lied up on the cage court while has the vote for the best man in of 89—twelve points ahead of the Montezumas vs. AEF, 1715. [Twas away on leave, losing two the squared circle. Not that his Corsairs have sole claim on third style and methods were best, but nearest competitor. FRIDAY. JAN. 7 STANDINGS place with six wins and one defeat that he was the biggest surprise Weston, who placed high among Souses vs. Polliwogs, 1715. on their slate. The Corsairs’ only WDjS S'that he doesn’t want his the top ten men in the strength Hamburgers vs. Low Gears, Team— w L Pet. defeat was at the hands of the Lowl, Gears to win, but Uie package oti the mat. Kemember his 1835. kayo of Nichols in the semi-finals test preceding the latest one, had AEF . .... 8 0 1.000 Exiled squad. Gears' poor showing without the a gain of 17 per cen over his pre­ Criminals vs. Hell Cats. 1915. Blackies 7 0 1.000 Tuesday, Dec. 21, the Hamburg­ Duck, proves to Ensign Nichol­ of the boxing tourney, and then the MONDAY. JAN. 10 spectacular knockout of Lew vious score of 76. The short, stocky Corsairs ...... 7 1 .875 ers five made it two out of seven son, if not to anyone else that Sailor performed the almost super­ Criminals vs. Jolly Five, 1715. 5 2 .750 starts by giving the Souses its fifth for the Grandfather ball club-to Haines at the Smoker. Maybe not human feat of doing 300 sit-ups— Blackies vs. Corsairs, 1835. the best, but at least the biggest Polliwogs .. j..—...... 5 Z .625 hangover in six starts, 32-17. The win ; game, it needs some good, 95 more than needed for a perfect AEF vs. Kelleys, 1915. Low Gears -- .... 4 5 .444 offensive sparkplug, like Mr. surprise. score in that department. Weston Naturally Dave Fordyce gets Montezumas ...... _. S 5 .375 Nicholson, for instance. also had 17 pushups and 165 squat Jfllly Five ...... 3 6 .333 RESULTS LAST NIGHT ‘No matter what we say about the nomination for the most out­ jumps to his credit. Other depart­ Low Gears 23, Souses 10. standing cross-country trotter. CLUB WINTERTIME . . Hamburgers .. 2 5 .2S6 him the fact remains that the ment scores were not phenomenal, Hell Cats______.... 2 6 .250 AEF 17, Polliwogs 14. Bediands Redeye is THE best man Breath taking for both Fordyce but well above the average. (Continued fnrm Pag* On*) Corsairs 36, Montezumas 21. and us was his 8:43.5 time set on Criminals-- --- ... 2 6 .250 on the Gears squad. For in six Two men tied for the runner- by blue and red lights which were Souses -- ---...... 2 6 .250 eames Mr. Nicholson has scored 34 the obstacle run. up spot—R. L. May, A.S., and Cigar smoking Bill Lowell gets cast against the Venetian blinds Slippery Boots .... 1 7 .125 following afternoon the Montezu­ counters, more than any of his Pvt. W. C. Hickerson, each with of each large window in the club. mas were skinning the Hell Cats, mates. But then, why shouldn't he the nomination for the most out­ a score of 77. Hickerson was standing shorts promoter, or what- In the center of the room hung a 22-14. Wednesday evening’s con­ be high-scorer? For each basket he above average in every division huge revolving mirrored sphere tests were cancelled. sinks he takes ten shots, and you have you. We are surprised that a of the test, although not specta­ man so prominent in sporting cir­ with a large spot-light focused on Low Gears Lose just can't get around the law of cular in any. May, on the other it. The mirrors cast an eerie light chance, or is it the law of dimin­ cles, plays such a terrible volley­ hand, garnered most of his Last Monday the Zumas and ball game. about the room. Jolly Five mixed it up for one of ishing returns? points by doing 205 sit-ups—the Dance reservations had been ON HARDWOOD number necessary for a perfect Movie Will Be the tightest squeezes of the tour­ a n o t h e r t o u r n e y Kee-' - our neck where it be­ turned in earlier in the week and ney. The Zumas came out on top score. head waiter, Russ Guiver, A.S., di­ We haven’t anything official on longs, we are letting you select Boots Gain of a 22-20 score. Monday evening it yet, but plans are in progress for the basketeer of this semester. Go­ rected each party to its specific Presented Here the Corsairs and Polliwogs pro­ The little fellows, pushed to the table. There were reservations another casaba tournament to begin ing by high scoring honors we give background by the two preceding vided another thrill fest for cagc as soon as the present round-robin you the following facts: Jack Wes­ made for some three hundred peo­ Through the efforts of Dr. Eldon fans in a low scoring tilt, 14-13, men but ably represented in the ple, making the dance space in 1* play is concluded. However, we be­ ton of the Corsairs has 07 markers top rung by Weston, came back A. Ardrey? director of recreation that saw the Corsairs win their lieve that Coach Brickey plans to center of the room seem small. sixth tilt in seven starts. The Low for a seven game stand to his into their owti in third place. Two at Arizona State Teachers College, stage a double-elimination tourney credit, leading the field by three A pretzle girl and a cigarette baseball fans of the city will he Gears, without the aid of the stal­ sailrs, C. H. Potter and M. I. Gold­ girl, dressed in short skirts ana and invite any team to enter that points. Teammates Melton and en, each scored 75 poftits to tie for given the opportunity to sec a wart Ens. Nicholson met its fifth knows what a casaba is, including Swanstrom of the Blackies five are carrying small green and white movie brief giving the highlights defeat in eight starts, at the hands third. Both men are in the light­ trays, passed among the tables dur­ the Lowly Gears and town teams. next in line with 64 points in weight class. Golden, a “boot," nad of the 1943 World Series.. of the AEF, 29-12, in Mondav’s (As yet Coach Brickey hasn’t seven games, while the Exiled Fair­ ing the evening. A group of white- A film bringing the series play other cage contest the largest percentage gain of any­ coated waiters, took ana filled or­ had much success in scheduling child has 60 to his credit for seven one in the golden circle above 70 by play will be shown to the gen­ The Unslippery Boots five teams in the Flagstaff area to contests. ders for cokes. Danny Vadala, A.S.. eral public January 19, in Ashurst added another loss to its seven points. He came up 17 points for a acted as bar tender and was made play an all-star V-12 squad on But when it gets to sports­ gain of 29 per cent. Auditorium, at 8:15 in the evening, game string of defeats Tuesday the Jacks’ court. Jerome has con­ manship and fair play, we favor up with mustache and red nose to with no admission charge. afternoon, with a 25-17 defeat at Pvt. L. E. Hair had fourth posi­ resent the typical bar tender, sented to journey here for a tilt a boy who has only scored 52 tion all to himself. He was a mem­ The important plays of every the hands of the Souses. The January 20. Brickey hasn't re­ pointalin seven games. We be­ .he two floor shows were under Shootin* Kelleys met near de­ ber of the top ten last time, but the direction of Jack Rooklyn, A.S. game between the S t Louis Card­ ceived anything definite from lieve tfl&t being outstanding does moved up a notch or two with a inals, Champions, feat from the Hell Cats Wed­ other quintets, other than their not mean being high scorer. The first was riven at .ten o’clock. nesday, nosing the Cats out, 18- score of 74. A Marine and a Sailor Highlighting it was a vocal trio by and the , Cham­ willingness to play us soon. Considering all factors, Joe Mir- shared rung number five on the pions of the baseball world, will be 17. The Jolly Five slid to eighth kovich gets our eye. But we are three sorority members, Jerry’ place in the percentage rankings ATHLETE OF THE YEAR list. David Stone, A.S., and Pvt. C. and Joyce Colter and Helen Farr shown. In the manner that Time mag- letting you decide. Wolfe each racked up an average Wednesday, losing to the Polli­ all of St. Johns. Also on the first The film is presented through wogs, 18-4, while the Blackies aiine chooses its man of the year And then there is always the score of 73 points. program was an uproarously funny the courtesy of the American Lea­ we had decided to choose the ath­ biggest fiasco of the year. Natur­ Sixth place was overrun by oc­ handed the Criminals a terrific skit, a take off on an audience at gue of Professional Baseball Clubs defeat, 43-8. lete-.of the year. That is, the ath­ ally our vote goes to the Low cupants. Five trainees tied for this a cheap movie house. Appearing in in cooperation with A. G. Spaulding lete'fcf the year here on campus. tjears. Kelleys Take Two spot, each tallying a final mark of this was Jack Rooklyn, A.S., and Brothers, Inc., and Hillericn Thursday and Friday saw the 72. The Marines dominated the Johnny Myers, A.S., and Pvt Dick and Bradsby Company, makers of field, having three representative* Kelleys take two more victories, Rice. I f the Louisville Slugger. knocking out the Criminals and —Pvts. G. E. Yori, C. B. Frost, and The second floor show was en­ H. A. Merlow. Holding up the Jolly Five squads. The Kelleys tirely different and was presented Cold feet often carry a hothead routed the Jolly group, 31-14 SITZMARKS Navy’s end of the fight were J. W. a little after the first new year Cline and A. C. Blevins. awfay from trouble. Thursday, while they bested the the greatest of difficulty that had been blown in. Evelyn Ander­ Criminals Friday, 26-10. Track—all clear—Yo de lo lay The Sailors came back with a son, tap dancing and a Boogie del Away in a spray of snow; this reporter is able to lift so rush in seventh place, however. I cart my bank roll Georgette— Five more rounds remain to be much - as a hand to guide his Woogie piano number by Val Heeg- because it’s so thin. played off in the round-robin tour­ gaining speed by adding vorlage: J. R. White, M. T. Roberts. D. le«; A.S., highlighted this show. stemming, abstemming; more speed trusty pen across the copy page. IT. Horner, and L. L. Jackson— ney, during the next three weeks. The evening’s two entertainments The AEF and Blackies are schedul­ faster than you ever dared go in This week ehd, the second in a all Navy men sacked up a score were further made enjoyable by other fellow’s gals, all twice. Tra- your Ilf< or efren thought of going. row, found the A.S.T.C. Ski Club of 71. Pvt. J. L. O’Neil brought ed to meet January 14 in a contest several popular songs sung by Pvt. dational paper whistles and horns that probably will decide the lea­ And then what? You \hit powder at the Snow Bowl. The members up the rear in eighth position, Larry Rogers and Bar Tender Va­ added the noise necessary for snow, the unrul- skis\ cross in enjoyed the Saturday trip, com­ with a final tally of 70. gue championship. dala. Comedian Dick Rice gave a bringing the New Year in with a Play yesterday saw the Zumas front and fantail behind.'Over you plete with that morning after the No averages or other statistical series of impersonations, one espec­ BANG. go, right on your nose. Sitzmark. date had been tabulated by press vb . Corsairs, AEF vs. Polliwogs, night before feeling, almost as ially good, of an auto race an­ At a quarter after twelve, new and Low Gears vs. Souses. The And all the King’s horse3 and much as the pleasant Sunday so- time, so it is not known Wliat the nouncer in Indianapolis, Ind. all the King’s men couldn’t pick up jum. We all are looking forward average score was, or the percent­ time, people were- asked to begin Slippery Boots and Hamburgers The New Year was rung in twice getting their wraps to avoid con­ are scheduled to meet at 1715 this Pat O'Malley and start him over to the time when we can spend age’over and under the required due to the fact that Arizona set again. Poor Pat! We know how you mark of 50. gestion in the check room. afternoon. two days in school and five days her clocks back an hour one minute This extraordinary affair was feel, you had everything figured skiing. after midnight New Year’s morn­ out ripht—that is right in your ended with everyone singing “Auld “Remember you are welcome P. S. New flash!!! If everything ing thus making two midnights. Lang Syne.” at the Legion Club/* mind, but would the body obey the goes well and the powers that be Everyone seemed to enjoy the mind? NO! And so, Sitzmark! are influenced by those who in­ Dr. Smith Receives double celebration as you got to We think by the way that we fluence, Ski Club members may kiss your gal, and incidenuy the feel, that the only person during be able to enjoy the comfort of a FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT the entire day’s ski trek that ski tow next week. surpassed the big “Mick” was Philosophy Degree —Ruben. See your reporter. And it is only with Dr. Henry Peter Smith has re­ cently returned from the Univer­ We give the latest and choicest JAMES BOOK & GIFT SHOP CUT-DOWN JUMPERS Working in an experimental sity of Iowa where he completed NOW OFFICIAL STYLE station and on the beaches of Eng­ his work and examinations and has Scuttlebutt with every Gifts of Quality land. pickcd Army Ordnance sol­ been awarded the degree of Doctor WASHINGTON — This will be diers are teaming up with combat of Philosoohy. haircut read wjth avid interest by two troops to perfect the most effective A native of Kansas, he received million bluejackets: techniques for landing assault both B.S. and M.S. degrees at the The Navy is cutting from four equipment oh enemy snores and Kansas State Teachers College. Dr. to six inches from the uniform for its recovery and repair if crip­ Smith had previously served as an SAUER & HUTCHISON jumper of enlisted men, saving an pled______Associate Professor at Iowa State estimated 52,000,000 in clothing University, before coming to Flag­ COMPLETE FOOD MARKET lt,waj5 announced this week. the jumper and improve the ap­ staff July 1, 1943. MONTE VISTA The change, officials said, will pearance of the bluejacket’s uni­ He holds membership in Scholas­ We Keep Prices Down eliminate the “blouse effect’ of form. tic and Professional Societies such BARBER SHOP as Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Xi, Na­ tional Society for the Study of Education, and American Psycho­ AT THE ORPHEUM logical Association. Most outward gains are obtained at the expense of inward losses. Those who work solve problems that would paralyze a philosopher. Townsend Jewelry Co. PROMPT - EXPERT Keepeele Diamoadt CLEANING Expert Watch Repairing Stmta f * WaUk /*apae«er Cress Brothers Phone 194

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A year ago, they were 2 endeavor of seeing things and re­ away from home this Yuletide Sea­ the convov which landed BritiS porting- to you what we saw, we son really know how much effort a ^ A m e r ic a n troops in Nonh said that “As We See It," would Sam put out. sometimes crusade. We tried very At breakfast chow he waited Their shi-'s were nuhed half hard to act like two Galahads this on tables, took personal orders, way across the world to pickTn week about certain conditions then went back in the galley and Marines at their bases and tak* which existed at the College Inn. hustled up the hot cakes, waffles, them across the equator to TaravnL However, Dean Beliwood told us to bacon and eggs or what ever else The Navy men said there is a lot our intermingled chargin and joy was asked for. of difference in war here and war that there would be no need to STANDING DANGEROUSLY in the Atlantic. For one thing db. wield the hot platitude toward the CLOSE to the edge of ihat preci­ tances are shorter, and tactics’vary eating place across the street, be­ pice called holy matrimony is one widely. In the Atlantic is a moil cause its ownership has changed Private M. Walton. It all happened ment of force and armies. In th* into different hands, and he hoped, at the Sagauro Club New Year’s Pacific it is a movement of muS cleaner ones. We are glad to bring Eve. See, even through the dense smaller bodies of men, and even this news to you, gentlemen be­ atmosphere of smoke and-miasmic man counts on his own. cause it nt&y quash the urgency of alcoholic fumes, romance triumphs. our ever writing up another remon­ Speaking of Walton, he most like­ LT. J. M. WILSON . FEARLESS Lynch and Cable have gone while strance again. ly could commit murder and then bgt. Alexander is singing the probably only receive 15 demerit#; (Continued jrvtn Page One) (anonymous) “farewell Black and Blues.” However, we’re not going to ber of a dive bomber group which throw away our little list of and a working detail to bury the A good examole of the effect* -f body. heloed to plaster Munaa and Vila the machine age is “Miss X - Y,” James Crapser (knock off th* grievances, until the new owner airfields prior to their capture by improves conditions. May he re­ WHEN ONE WRITES a story new Math, teacher. It was related “sir”) seems to be a good all filled with action of modern war­ By Barnicle Bill Allied troops. to FEARLESS that she is going to around fellow ‘Must one of tht vive the tenor of good felling He collected bullet holes in his which must exist between him fare he must be prepared gracious­ We were glad to be present at report all students to the Com­ boys” if you don't believe me jmt and his patrons if their periods ly to accept fan mail. Now, take the birth of a New Year and to mander for making so much noise. ask him! of recreation at the College Inn the case of a nerson we know on welcome it with fresh, spontaneous It would be more like it if the stu­ are to become once again pleas­ Station who wrote an article re­ gaiety that broke neither our ear­ dents reported her for the same They tell ya to ~et your hair ant and profitable experiences. cently. Here is an excerpt from a drums nor our heads. Jt took the reason. cut durine the first part of the letter he received: blight off a lonesome Christmts week to avoid the rush on Sat. If DOWN IN THE CHOW HALL “Dear Doctor, there is a well built, grey haired holiday, and gave the school for Profile of a Marine: Fred Bey- you do get it cut then it’s all jjrown man, who looks more like a big “I suppose you are wondering once the atmosphere of a sophisti­ routy. out by the end of the week, how business executive than the fellow who I am. I’m 17 yrs. old just cated modem college. about fifty cents worth next time’ that sees to it that each trainee about 18, so it won’t be long We never would have thought “Doc” Schaeffer can soon beSpeaking of haircuts, there's a cer’- now. I’m small, 5 ft 2 with eyes that anyone, even President Roose­ found in his new “hole-in-the-wall tain Sergeant who should have a gets his needed vitamins every day. of blue. How old are you? Are His name is Sam Richardson, and velt, could have turned Ashurst office” in the attic of the Main “G. I.” job done on his eyebrow*. as we see it, to him should go a you married?---” auditorium into an attractive night Building. He and “Doc” Morris like score of extra meat points for the “Oh would you rather be a col­ spot. It is wonderful what a little their old office all right but it Captain Norton: “Not a man in onel with an ea«rie on your shoulder iurenuity, simple decoration and seems that another party likes it this detachment will be given lib- meal he prepared at Thanksgiving or a privatejvith a chicken on your dim lighting can do to an old bam. a little more. Tough one to lose, erty this afternoon!” and then again Christmas Day. The entertainers who won, plaud­ “Doc.” Voice from 1st platoon: “Give its for their frolickingsome, im­ me liberty or give me death!” promptu floor shows (heavily cen­ Seen were two survivors oi Capt.: “Who said that!” Yets Rehabilitation sored, to their sorrow) brought to raft Said one to the other “Look Voice: “Patrick Henry.” us again the now-traditional antics Mac, land!" “That’s not land,” re­ Program Is Started 0 — " “ I*’— ”---1 and that plied Mac, “that’s a Coast Guard . the piano, Cutter.” “Then what in the hell In Numerous Schools ------and Rogets. are we doin dn this raft? Let'