Vol. IV, No. 51 U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, T. H. Friday, April 6, 1956 VMF-232 SETS NEW JET RECORD Major Commands Jet Maintenance Assign Officers And Flight Safety To View Mauka Keynote Program Brig. Gen. Alan Shapley, ADC, 1st Mar Div arrived here recently By SGT. WALT MacKENZIE to observe the 1st Provisional Air- SEE PICTORIAL FEATURE PAGE 4 it 5 Ground Task Force as they display modern invasion techniques during Fledgling Marine jet pilots flew themselves into combat readiness Operation Mauka. during March here as they logged 2558 hours for a new Navy-Marine A graduate of the Naval Acad- Corp; Jet record. Red Devils of Marine Fighter Squadron 232, Ma- emy Gen. Shapley is a former Ma- r:na Aircraft Group-I3, racked up the record hours in airborne jet rine Raider and holds the Navy training without a single accident. Cross. the and two Le- The FJ-2 Fury jet fighter pilots celebrated their record-breaking gions of Merit for heroism and out- feat in cxhuLerant fashion with standing service during WWII. an cca -spliting flyover at this Flight satety, always the back- Additional observers from the Windward Oahu base. Squadron bone of squadron, reached a air-ground brigade headquarters Commander, Maj. Stephen G. War- new peak in jet performance with !evel and those assigned for ob- ren, announcing the records which no accidents to mar the month. servation of shore party and heli- fell to the Red Devils, pointed out This even though a high percent- copter operations are: that the flights were made as part age of the mechanics, line crews 1st Lt. A. T. Watt, Aide to Gen. of the squadron's normal t:aining and other enlisted personnel were ShaPlev: Lt. Col. W. T. Shaffer, PREVIEW of landings scheduled for Kauai this weekend W 3S afforded program and not as as endurance ilea to the field of jet aviation contest. No flights were made or MC Development Ctr.: Lt. CoL D. a few early risers at Makua when Marines of the I st Provisional Mar;ne and most of the pilots were lest L. Mallory. 3rd Mar Div. Maj. E. E. Air -Ground Task Force stormed the beach there Wednesday from Sundays. than seven months from flight A nucleus six experienced Hammerbeck, 3rd Mar Div; and Mr. ships of the Navy's Amphibious Squadron I. Landing through light of school. W. C. Kressen, civilian BUSANDA. Fury jet pilots ramrodded the surf without incident At 8 a.m., the Leathernecks moved inland a short month's training which saw the Precautions such as a runway FMFPac has assigned the follow - distance where they regrouped for return to their respective ship:. 1'571 duty officer, stationed with base officers as observers: squadron complete sorties, Also during the morning, helicopters landed Marines et Dillingham Air another record. of almost two wheels watch, to observe and cor- Col. J. C. Miller, G-3; Col. B. D Force Base and R5D transport pl.nes landed troops and 75mm how- hours each. In the course of the rect all landings; daily safety and Godbold, 0-4; Navy Capt. W. N. itzers at Bellows Air Force Base. Yesterday the destroyers, Sproston month VMF-232 broke the North emergency briefings under Maj. New, MedO: Lt. Col. W. T. Bray, and Walker, and the Inshore Fire Support ship Carronade shelled the American built Fury jet record by Andrew W. O'Donnell, safety of- Asst. 0-3: Lt. Col. A. E. Hodt. Asst. island of Kahoolawe while MAG-I3's aircraft bombed the same target $79 hours. Maj. Warren flew 100.7 ficer, contributed to the safety G-4: Lt. Col. G. L. Cooper. Asst. hours of the record time. record. Each pilot was required to Force area. Live ammunition was used on this uninhabited island, simulating Engr.; Lt. Col. F. Aldridge, the squadron in complete at least six ground con- pre-D-day bombardment of the Barking Sands area. After the firing, Assisting its CO 1st Anglico. Cdr. E. L. Doyle, training for the month were MAG- trolled approaches, five simulated Force the nearly 20 ships, APAs, AKAs, LSTs, LSDs and APDs, cot under- Dentist; Maj. W. M. Wascom, 13 Commanding Officer Col. Max flameouts and five ground con- Asst. ABC officer: Capt. C R. Poppe. way for Barking Sands. J. Volcansek Jr. and Executive Of- trolled intercepts as part of the Force Engr. Section; 1st Lt. W. E. ficer. Lt. Col. Howard A. York month's training. Bucher, Asst. CEO. Five Army of- who flew sorties with the Red Instrumental in the record ficers will also pace accompany the above High School Seniors Tour K-Bay Devils and aided Maj. Warren with set by the party. Red Devils were MSgt. some of the problems which had Hertert L. McCullough, mainten- Officers from ComPhilaPac who to be overcome in the training ance chief; MSgt. Dewey P. will be billeted For a Career Incentive Program aboard ships are: program. Booker, leading chief; M.Sg-t, Cal- Navy Capt. J. A. Heath. Lt. Col. Seventy-five seniors from Kailua and Castle High Schools toured Maintenance was unprecedented vin Ross, line chief; MSgt. Robert A. J. Cronin. Cdr. C. P. Callahan. the Air Station Wednesday afternoon following a lecture on Military for these sensitive jets, S8.1 per Dodge, sergeant major and TSgt. Jr.: Cdr. C. H. Selden, Jr. and Lt. Service given by 1st Lt. John L. Thatcher, Headquarters & Headqar- cent available for the month-this Donald Schoenle, ordnance NCO- 'jg. R. S. Patee. ters Squadron, adjutant. with one aircraft on the ground I-C All awaiting parts for the entire observers were given a gen- The group of teenage boys and girls arrived at the Air Station at Providing technical assitance eral briefing month. The squadron has 22 of to prior to "D" day ac- 1:30 p.m. and sta ted their tour the squadron were Mr. tivities. the swept -wing Furys. Maj. War- Robert (Editor's note. "D" day was from Kansas Tower where the en- the Rutary Club conducted the va- Scott, North American Aviation unannounced at press time.) tire lay-out of the Station was ex- ren lauded the men of his com- Inc. manufacturers rious tours. mand for their diligence and per- of the aircraft plained by Maj. Robert H. Cook, Accompanying the students on and Mr. Robert Ecklund repre- commanding of'icer of Iiqd:HqSq, scverence in keeping the transonic senting the:r tour were Mr. Stewart Al- airborne and for the enviable General Electric Co. Reenlistment Team who headed the tour. jets builder of the safety record which boasted no pi- J-47 jet engine len, president of the Windward which propels the Fury. Will Confer Here Hangar 105 was the next stop Rotary Club, and manager of the lot or maintenance caused acci- where jet, attack and night patrol Kailua Liberty House; Mr. Rich- dents. Headquarters Marine Corps Re- were on The swept-wing jets sucked up planes and a jet trainer ard 3:aruaru Yuma. owner ani CG, enlIstment Advisory Team will visit display, with Marine Aircraft over 1.000,000 gallons of jet fuel TASK FORCE manager of the Kailua Hardware TO YOU AND ALL OFFI- the Air Station May 8 or 9 for Group 13 personnel to explain the to remain aloft for the air school. Store; Mr. Raymond Hirayasu. CERS AND ENL three days. operation of each plane Refuelers made over 200 trips to PER OF owner and manager of Kaiha YOUR SQ A WELL The team composed of Lt. Col's the flight line with fuel. A short DONE 30 Florist. and Rev. Gene Eosseler, FOR THE PAST MONTHS X R G McMasters After spending more than supply of fuel coupled with limited and D. Foos, Jr., pastor of the Lutheran Church in MAGNIFICENT conduct reenlistment 'confer- minutes examining the various oxygen available for a time PERFORM- Kailua. ANCE OF MEN AND ACFT X ences at the station theater for planes, the group visited the Spe- threatened to keep the Red Devils cial Services boat house, then DYER SENDS. the benefit of commanding officers from their record. Cooperation toured the crash crew boat house CO, MAG-13 and personnel appointed for reen- with the Group helped solve these listment and learned how they operate in problems. Runway repairs, blast- MY SINCERE CONGRATU- functions here. LATIONS They emergencies. Kailua Hukilau ing along the flight line for con- TO ALL YOUR OF- will also visit each subordi- The students then separated and FICERS AND MEN ON YOUR nate command. The schedule will struction and weather also threw the girls toured the Women Ma- OUTSTANDING ACCOMP X be announced Near Completion hazards in the path of the Fories. at a later date. rines' ba. racks where their guides, WITH 22 FJ-2 ACFT ASG representing Ka- School for the pilots included Sgt. Rhea Fontaine and PFC Committeemen tactics, instrument flying, naviga- CMM ONE BEING ACOP FOR R-Bay Marge Young, explained the daily neohe and Kailua bus'ness groups° tion. gunnery, simulated flameouts, THE ENTIRE MONTH CMM Blood Donors routine of the detachment. The are cooperating this week to com- ground and air controlled inter- YOU STILL MAINTAINED boys were taken to barracks 1095 plete plans for the second annual cepts. ground controlled ap- AN AVAL OF 88 PER CENT Thanked by Tripler by Marine guides; SSgt. Ted Hop- X YOU 2558 Windward Marine Day Sat. April proaches and radar recoveries. FLEW HOURS per, station operations. and SSgt. AND 1571 SORTIES OF THE Orice again Air Station person- 21. Assisting Maj. Wai ren in the nel are thanked for their donation Robert H. Bogart, Hq&HqSo. airborne school was Maj. William 1574 SCHEDULED WITHOUT The NCO to the Blood Bank of Hrwaii in a tour ended at the staff Designed as an aloha for enlisted Shanks, executive officer, Maj. ONE ACCIDENT TO MAR mess where the students were YOUR X IS letter horn Tripler hospital to Col. men at Kaneohe, the program will Thomas Horgan S-1, and 1st Lt. .ACCOMP THIS treated to punch and cookies and BELIEVED TO BE A NEW William B. Steiner, Air Station start at 1:30 p.m. with a two sweep James Cushman. material officer. then returned to respective schools Routine 60 and 120 hour checks ALL NAVY - MARINE JET commanding officer. hukilau fronting Kailua beach The Air Station Is one of many from were made by night crews under FIGHTER RECORD X YOUR Brig. Gen. John F. Bohlender. Lanikai point. Present plans also commander tours the students will make in the direction of Maj Albert C. DETERMINATION AND of Tripler Army Hospi- conjunction call for a competitive outrigger ca- tal expressed with the International Pommerenk, as were the more ABILITY TO OVERCOME ALL his gratification for Youth week by noe race between Marine teams. the much sponsored locally complex repairs sometimes needed. ADVERSITIES IS A SOURCE needed blood to replenish the Rotary Club of Windward OF PRIDE TO THE ENTIRE their supply which will be used to- At 2:30 p.m. the stage program. Operations. under Maj. M. R. Oahu. Smith planned each flight MARINE CORPS X AS YOUR wards saving the lives of military will start and features top Hawai- day's Personnel Wednesday was marked as ca- schedule below the maximum po- GRUCOMDR CMM I SALUTE and their dependents reer day when students listed their ian. Samoan. Tahitian and modern YOU X VOLCANSEK SENDS. throughout the island. tential thus assuring a successful preferences of a career and then entertainment. month of flying. Friday, April 6, 1956 CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. Page 2 U. S. MARINE

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PARKING COL. WILLIAM B. STEINER ...... _ _.._...Commanding Officer (continued from last week) Officer LT. COL. HOMER G. HUTCHINSON. Executive Parking is prohibited in the fol- CAPT. GLENN B. STEVENS. Officer-in-Charge lowing areas: loGT. GARRY M. CAMERON Editor Between a safety zone and the CPL. JERRY SELLERS Sports Editor adjacent eurb or within .30 feet of points on the curb immediately op- The WINDWARD MARINE is published every Friday by and posite the ends of a safety zone, for the personnel of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, Navy unless there be a different length Number 990, c/o Fleet Post Office, , Calif., under indicated by signs or markings: the supervision of the Informational Services Office. Printed Within 50 feet of the nearest at the Windward Oahu Reporter Publishing Co., Lanikai, T.H. rail of a railroad crossing; Published in conformity with paragraph 17106, MCM, financed Within 20 feet of the driveway with- by Station Special Services (non-appropriated) funds at no cost entrance to any fire station, when to the government. The WINDWARD MARINE receiyes material in 75 feet of said entrance proper notice of such the combined Station and 1st Provisional Marine Air-Ground signs give from the curb is Force Informational Services Office and is a member of Armed restriction and/or Task painted red; Service, 250 West 57th St., 14, N.Y. Forces Press Alongside, or opposite, any street "Armed Forces Press Service (AFPS) material appearing in excavation or obstruction when this publication may not be reprinted without the written per- stopping, standing. or parking mission of Armed Forces Press Service." would obstruct traffic; On the roadway side of any ve- No paid advertising may be accepted. The WINDWARD MA- hicle stopped or parked at the edge RINE may be mailed outside the Air Station. The Information of curb or a roadway; Section and the WINDWARD MARINE are in Bldg. 220. Tele- Upon any bridge or other eleva- phones: WINDWARD MARINE 72104; ISO 72535-72955-72120. ted structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; Subscription Rate $2.50 per Year Any place where official signs ( Circulation-3.600) prohibit stopping; In front of the entrance of any theater during the hours moving ISU pictures or legitimate play produc- tions are being exhibited therein; RIGHT MOVE-Recently reenlisted, the above group of career EDITOR'S CORNER provided however. that this pro- tines made the 'right move' by grasping the opportunities providec The Kremlin is trying to take over new nations in Asia, Africa vision shall not apply when the under the current reenlistment program. From left to right. bottom of a and the Middle East which are just coming of age. Join with us, the operator vehicle stops tempor- Sgt. R. Batis, 6 years, VMA-212; Cpl. Elhanan Pennington, I Co. 3 Br arily before such entrance for the communists say, and you will be free. 4th Marines, 6 years; PFC William A. Parvers, I Co. 3 Bn, 4t11 Marines purpose of loading or unloading Early in February, a joint declaration 6 PFC Donald Peppentenzza, I Cc. 3 Bn, 4th Marines. Center by President Eisenhower and passengers; years; Prime Minister Eden E. A. Ricker, VMA-2 I 2, 6 years; Cpl. W. A. Wyant, VMA-21: punched away at the Kremlin's approach to these In front of any hotel entrance Sgt. W. V. Stewart, MARS -I 3, 6 years; MSgt. R. E nations. It showed it to be what it really is-a bare-faced lie. The Reds provided. however. that this pro- 6 years. Too row; TSgt practice exactly the opposite of what they preach. They are the world's vision shall not apply when the op- Dunn, H &MS -l3, 6 years: TSgt. William J. Lang, G Co., 3 Bn, 4tr greatc7t enemies of freedom. erator of a vehicle stops temporar- Marines, 6 years; PFC James R. Thompson, I Co., 3 Bn., 4th Marines "During the past 10 and more years " the two leaders pointed ily before such entrance for the 6 years. out, "600 million men and women in nearly a score of lands have, with purpose of loading or unloading our support and assistance, attained nationhood. Many millions more passengers. are being helped surely and steadily toward self-government." On either side of any street with In the free world, liberty and freedom are not empty phrases. They a traffice way of 18 feet or less TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS when w a are living principles. official signs are erected 4TH MARINES ( REINF.) Bn., illegal parking. Official giving notice. thereof. In contrast, during these same 10 years, the Soviet Union has en- KRESS; P. N.. 1st Lt.. F Co., ing. T., Sgt., C slaved 100 million people in Europe alone. Independent nations were 2nd Bn.. illegal pa: king. Official MALONEY. J. warning. 3rd MT Bn., illegal parking. Offi- , '' . .= cial warning LUMPKIN. A. L , 1st Lt., F Co.. REEILISTHEITS 2nd Bn., illegal parking. Official MAG-I3 INVITATION warning. SPURLIN, R. L.. SN. VISAF-23: 4TH MARINES (REINF.) MAY, C. H., HMI, E Co.. 3rd speeding 30 15. Civilian vehicle FALER, H. J., PFC, C Co.. Med. Bn., illegal parking. Official barred 10 days. MTBn, for six years. warninz. BEAM, R. F.. Sgt.. MACS-2. CUNDIFF. D. H., Cpl., 4.2 Mor- STULTZ. J. H., SSgt., F Co., legal parking. Official warning. tar Ce for six years. 2nd Bn., illegal parking. Official PORRU, R. V., PFC, VMA-21: WATSON, B. C., Cpl., H&S Co.. warning. 2nd Bn.. for two years expired temporary sticker. Offic:a: PERRYMAN, HAMILTON. C E.. HMI. 3rd warning. F. M., Cpl., Reg. parking. Official H&S, for two years. Med. Bn.. illegal SILARD, C.. 2nd Lt.. VMC-1 SAVILLE, W. E., PFC, B Co., warning. thoughtless driving. Official wa7::- turned into satellite states serving the Kremlin. Within the USSR the 3rd Shore Party Bn., for six years. DAVIS, W. H.. HM3. Reg. H&S ing. Russian people do not enjoy the freedoms so glibly proclaimed in their PUTMAN, G. E., Cpl A Co.. Bn., illegal parking. Official warn- HQ &HQSQ constitution and in their master's propaganda line. 1st AmTk Bn.. for six years. ing. 1sTISSEL. N.. PFC. Hq&HqSq, :1- REID. W. P., PFC. H Co., 3rd In this struggle for the minds of men it would be well for the PENNINGTON, E., Cpl., I Co.. legal parking. Official warning. 3rd Bn., for six Bn.. illegal parking. Ogicial warn- people of these uncommitted states to take heed in the Washington years. BOWKER. L. W.. Pvt.. Hq&Hq- THOMPSON. J. R., PFC, I Co.. ing. Declaration of President Eisenhower and S'r Anthony. They wrote: Sq. allowing unlicensed person dr:ve 3rd Bn., for six years. KIETA. A. R.. Cpl . A Co.. 1st It would be illusory to hope that in their foreign policies political Bn., illegal parking. Official warn- vehicle. Official warning. and economic, the Soviet rulers would reflect a concern for the rights MAG-I3 ing. TITAS. C. R.. SN, Hq8,-,HqSq. :l- of other peoples which they do not show toward the men and wornel DUNN. R. B., 111Sgt., H&MS-13. THORNE P. F.. Sgt., Reg. H&S legal parking. Official warning. they already rule. Any free nation that may be persuaded by what- for six years. ever threat, promise or enticement to embrace communism will lose STEWART. W V.. TSgt.. MABS-13. its independence and its people will forfeit their rights and liberties." for six years. CROSSWORD ruzzLE RICKER. E. A., Sgt., VMA-212, 7 (AFPS) 1111AACROss for six years. 1-Goal BATIS, R., Sgt., VMA-212, for 4-Athletic groups six years. 5-Turkish WYANT, W. A., Cpl., for six commander 12-African U years. antelope r. 13- Eskimo's :3 r;A: .4 . TASK FORCE abode ZI 22 14-Fall behind f7/ LODD, W. A., TSgt., Hq. Co.. I5--Finishing .27 r/ i ^2 19 17-Fruit V/ 1 for six years. I9-Arid 1.2 ALLISON, J , MSgt., Hq. Co . Le- Moving part of motor r- I for six years. 21-Kind of fabric 5.4 55 74 ..1. 23-Equality 4 HQ &HQSQ 24-Clamping zt, .7 ?I yo device _/:' KROEPFL. T. E., SSgt. 27-Employ - ..7 2S-Wooden pin Sq, for six years. 29-Clans GELBACK, J. G. Jr., TSgt.. 30-Mountaln (abbr.) Hq&HqSq, for six years. 31-Seed J2 -Young boy ;:3-Printer's measure TV SMASH .A-Girl's name 4111111111. IA rsalleol. Imo. Shreveport. La. 36=4_ Crimson MN* 1..sairi P. (AFPS)-John- 67-Baker's ;5-Hurried 10-S-hip channel 35- Stupid persons ny Owens. 3. got a smashing idea product 11-Time gone by 36-Inlet one 15-Giva up DOW N 16-Irritate 37-Idle talk day recently. After watching $19=By way of 1S-Departed 35-Televizion a man on television hang on cars 40-Shallow vessels 1- Mature 20-Tattered cloth 40-Dance step 41--Country of Asia 2-Hostelry 21-Poisonous 42-Depression with a hammer to show they 43-Man's 3- -Confusion shrub 43-Pet name could stand it-Johnny's mom nickname 4- Small 22 -Fiber plant for cat 44- Ransacked 5-Lrge oft 23-Church bench 44-Burma found the headlights and tail 46--Expelled 6-Indian 25-Fiebr mug tribesman lights of the family car smashed' 49 -Skill mull.rry 26--Slaves 4'f-Worthless 50-Wants 7-Engine 25-AmerIcan leaving ;2-Silkw orm 5- Chimney essavist 46-Unusual 53--Possessive carton 29-Mournful 47-Period of urns Don't forget the hukilau at Kai- pronoun 9-King of the 31 -Aroma 45--Noise r4--Frogs Isigoths 32-Meadow 11-P.abylonian "LOOK OUT FOR DA' OLD MAN'-HE'S MAD 'CAUSE lua beach, April 21 starting at 130 deity HE CAN'T GROW A BEARD!" p m. Friday, April 6, 1956 U. S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. Page 3 Kilauea Military Camp Features Exciting Vacation on Big Island For Marines or Their Dependents Tired of the beach? Yearn to 'escape' to the invigorating atmos- phere of the mountains? A vacation that is really one to write home about is yours by taking advantage of the excellent recreation facili- ties offered by the Kilauea Military Camp on the Big Island. Located at the base of mighty Mauna Loa which towers 13,680 feet above sea level, the camp certain- ly doesn't feature milinry life, as camp every effort is being made the name might indicate. to make its facilities available to More like a stateside mountain the greatest number of personnel. resort Kiluea is a special services Therefore a priority system has function of the Armed Forces and been established in considering re- is maintained for service person- quests for camp accommodations. nel, dependents and house guests. First priority are those who have A variety of living quarters are never been to Kilauea as a guest available from hotel type rooms, during a period of leave; second in the main lodge, to adequately are personnel who have been a furnished cabins located on land- guest at the camp; third is on scaped grounds. a space available policy. Excellent meals are provided in Also a school vacation priority a scenic and relaxing atmosphere. has been set up for June S to Sept. Recreation facilities are many and 3 and Dec. 22 to Jan. 5. These include: horseback riding:, swim- dependents will be given priority ming. hiking, badminton, nightly over other personnel within their dancing and movies. priority group for accommodations I N E OF THE MONTH-Sgt. All service personnel and their at Kilauea and aboard the LST. SUNDAY - Easter Surnise Service here at Pyramid Rock was one of Joseph S. Morgan receives con- dependents may travel to Kilauea Requests for accommodations the most beautiful settings on the island for an early morning worship gratulations from Col. James M. via LST. Mainland house guests may be submitted at any time. service. Immediately to the worshippers backs was a curving crescent t4asters Sr., ovmmandina off:c- may be a guest at the camp. but The director of special services, of sand and rows of smoking breakers. The sun rose from behind the ot the 4th Marines (Reinf.), for must travel via comme:eial air at 14th Naval District, will. in ac- ocean over Menu Island during the service. Chaplain John M. cordance with deadline dates being selected regimental Marine own expense and join applicant the Kleckner, Cdr., USN, told how Easter has become an "island" for specified below. process all re- of the Month. Sgt. Morgan work at Kilauea. Only restriction for many worshippers. quests and establish the ap- in administration in H&S Co., 3rd dependents is women v.ho are pregnant six months or longer. plicant's priority. Bn. Requests for April 23-May, dead- In computing space allocations line date of 4 p.m. April 13. 1956. Marine and Coast Guard person- NEEDED June, July and August requests INSTRUCTORS nel are considered to be a part of FOR SUMMER PROGRAM must be in by May 4. 1956 Dead- the Navy. line for September. October and The Mokapu Elementary School Transportation to Hilo and re- November is August 3, 1956. De- Kaneohe Bay is organizing PTA. tn to are: via MA cember and January applications its Summer Fun Program for at- those traveling with dependents. must be in by November 2. 1956. tached station boys and girls and and commercial air for house Detailed information on the Ki- is presently interested in obatining guests or service personnel de- lauea Military Camp is contained qualified instructors of Hawaiian siring to travel at own expense. in Station Order 1700 6 or may be Arts and Crafts. etc. Four tours have b"en estab- gained by phoning Pearl Harbor Planned are swimming lessons, lished. each of which will include 58202. 23113 or 2718. rames, hula dancing. seed-craft. government transportation for coloring. drawing. painting. ukulele sightseeing trips as scheduled by lessons and perhaps others. In- ('amp authorities. Rates of ap- terested applicants please contact pr;)ximately S2.75 a day for adults, Mrs. Mansell. Chairman of the apply to officer and enlisted alike. SecNav Praises PTA Summer Fun Committee at and include room and board. 244085. Due to the popularity of the Officers and Men In Op. Firmlink ?'he following dispatch was re- (t 'ved from the commander in chief Pacific and directed to those officers and men participating in the recent Operation Firmlink: TOP MAN-TSgt. Edward G. Russ, top man in the I I th unit Chemical, "THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF PACIFIC 'S PLEASED TO PASS Biological and Radiological Non-Commissioned Officers' Course held TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN recently at Schofield Barracks. receives congratulations from his com- WHO PARTICIPATED IN OP- pany commander, Capt. Basile Lubka, commanding officer of '.E" Co., ERATION FIRMLINK THE FOL- 2nd Bn., 4+31 Marines (Reinf.). Sgt. Russ is being transfarred as an in- LOWING EXCERPT FROM A structor to the Task Forcf, ABC School. He was also top man the PERSONAL LETTER FROM THE class when he attended that school. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY X QUOTE X I WAS PARTICULAR- LY PLEASED WITH THE RE- PORTS OF THE OUTSTANDING CONDUCT OF OUR OFFICERS AND MEN AND THE GOOD IM- PRESSION BY THE VERY EX- CELLENT REPORTS I RECEEVE FROM MANY SOURCES AND BY MY OWN PERSONAL OB- SERVATION DURING MY VISIT TO VARIOUS COUNTRIES AND AREAS .. . OF THE BEHAVIOR CMM APPEARANCE CMM AND CONDUCT OF OUR NAVY PER- SONNEL X PARA X THIS FINE REPUTATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD DOES NOT JUST HAPPEN CM111 BUT IT INDI- CATES THAT THE TOP COM- MANDERS AND COMMANDING OFFICERS DOWN THROUGH ALL ECHELONS ARE STRIV- ING TO INDOCTRINATE AND TRAIN OUR YOUNG MEN TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS FOR THE U.S. X THIS IS A MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL OF US AND I WISH THAT YOU WOULD I' ASS ALONG MY SINCERE CON- GRATULATIONS TO THOSE IN THE 9PERATING FORCES FOR A JOB QUOTE WELL DONE UNQUOTE X SIGNED CHARLES AIRCRAFT LANDINGS-A group of officers' wives from VMF-2I4 THOMAS." meth- attended a brief course conducted by Lt. Col. Arthur N. Nehf 4op LEAPS ABOARD-Favoring a 'copter over the old motor launch photo, squadron commanding officer, on the landing of jets on an air- od, Kaneohe Bay's advisory pilot CWO Raymond F. Lavoie, USN, is craft carrier. The wives also watched practice landings, bottom photo, Don't forget the hukilau at Kai- shown 'eaping aboard LSD 28 prior to piloting the ship through K-Bay's being made on the Kaneohe airfield. Twenty-five hours of practice is lua beach, April 21 starting at 1:30 narrow and twisting channel. LSD 28 was the lead ship of two LSD: required to qualify pilots for carrier landings. p m. that arrived here recently to take part in Operation Mauka. Page 4 U. S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. RED V1LS' E

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CELEBRATION-Col. Max J. Volcansek Jr ren, VMF 232 CO on his squadron's outsta ;. in one month. Locking on approvingly is M ter, and Lt. Col. H. ACCEPTING AIRCRAFT (right photo) - Pilots Maj. 41bert C. Pommerenk, left :enter and 2nd Lt. Larry Evans, right center, fill out Phe standard yellow sheet iecessary to accept an air- :raft prior to flight. Plane 4 capta;ns PFC Albert D. Benedetto, left and PFC Phifip W. Jones, right, stand by with the pilots' helmets and will escort the flyers to their Furys. (BOTTOM PHO- TO) In the ready room after logging in more flight hours toward completion of the Red Devils' 30 day training program, Maj. Steve War- ren, left, gives some forma- tion tips to, I. to r., 1st Lt. Clyde Vandenburg, T. R. Johnson and 2nd Lt. Pete Kramer, Ill. VMF-232'S CC

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CO right center, congratulates Maj. Steve War- ofner.t for logging 2558 f durs and 1571 sorties Shanks, squadron exec, left( Maj. M. Smith, cen- A,S_I 3 executive oi4-icer.

ELECTRONIC EXPERTS (Left photo) MSgt. Freder- ick E. Ketching, left and Sgt. Donald G. Welsh know the vital part electronics play in maintaining a mud- ern jet. Here they are check- ing the plane radio equip- ment. (BOTTOM PHOTO) Even a slight shimmy in the planes' landing dear could be a warning of a serious problem developing. 2nd Lt. Art Ford, left, is pointing out to 2nd Lt. Ronald Har- ris, Red Devil engineering officer, a slight discrepancy he has noticed in the behav- ior of his nose gear. Main- tenance was unprecedented for the sensitive jets during March-an 88.1 per cent availability. p'-EN G. WARREN

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6, 1956 Page 6 U. S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. Friday, April Quantico Olympics Today The "Leatherneck Olympics expressed considerable interest in part in the carnival today and to- a giant track and field carnival, the service track and field pro- morrow. Many record -breaking got underway today at Quantico, gram as part of the national phys- performers and Olympic candi- Va., drawing athletes from ap- ical fitness campaign he is cham- dates are expected to compete in proximately 100 colleges in ad- pioning has tentatively planned in the meet, which is being held dition to top stars in all branches to attend the openin, ceremonies in Quantico's Butler Stadium. of military services. today. the President Eisenhower, who has Over 800 athletes wi I take Tracksters Idle; cards Schedule Filled

by JERRY SELLERS For Season Here After capturing two track and Dave Lawrence stopped in Wednesday to give out with a field meets at the University of little scoop on the K-Bay track and field team. in as many weeks. the Lawrence, who's in charge of reduced thin-clad crew while Kaneohe Marine track and field the remainder is on the LEX, expects the team to hold its own team did not compete in last Sat- in the four-way meet being held tomorrow at the University of urday's event. Hawaii. The local thin-clads may enter about 10 to 12 competitors in a The Marines will compete against UH, Hickam and the four-way meet tomorrow at the civilian Spikesters. University. Performing tomorrow for Kaneohe will be Jerry Howell, The remainder of the team will Bob Moore, Lawrence, Bill Peck, Hal Cole, Ken Esse, John be engaged in landing exercises now Silagyi, Ralph Fernandez and Fred Ziolonko. being held. KANEOHE MARINE SEASON SCHEDULE We learned from an Associated Press release that cooks in Aus- April 7-UH at UH (pending tralia are in such demand that they're in same the income bracket LEX as top professional men. April 14-Open The reason? Olympics coming up, notch. April 21-Junior AAU champion- Olympic games officials claim that the athletes competing tis ship at Paunahou November will be the best-fed people in the world. SWINGING CHAMPS-Trophy-holders proudly display their awards April 28-Open Europe is being scouted for cooks, and about 300 top-flight chefs won in the Hc&HqSq golf tourney held recently. Walt Lawson (second May 5 Spiksters at UH have already been interviewed. from (left) captured the tournament. Left to right: Capt. Robert Cal- May 11 -12 - Inter -Service cham- After the needed 180 culinary experts have been selected, they vert, runner-up in the championship flight; champion Lawson; Capt. pionship at Schofield will be drilled in preparation of 70 varieties of food, ranging from Lloyd W. Thomas, USN, low qualifier; Capt. Jerry Harris, A flight May 13-Hawaii Assn.. AAU re- lay championship our hamburger to Russian shashlik. winner. TSgt. Jack Horcher, A flight runner-up, is absent from the and pentathlon- field to be announced picture. Ceremonies were held Wednesday morning in the Hq&HqSq May 26-Senior AAU champion- office, with Maj. Robert Cook, squadron CO, making presenta+ions. Had a big Irishman stop in the other day, and, during the course May 19-Rainbow Relays at CH of conversation, make the following query: ship at Punahou Just what the heck is wrong with the sports program on this island? May 29 -All-Marine finals at Well, those weren't exactly the words he used (and who ever heard WM Keglers Win Over Camp Smith, Quantico of an Irishman saying "heck-4 but he got across his question. He had us kinda stumped. Thought and thought and thought but Hold Second Place in I-S League before we cou'd answer, he followed up with: Kaneohe Women Marine People (the fans and spectators) just won't support their teams Led by high-rolling Marge Thalhamer, the Marine 5 Loses Camp here. bowling team maintained its winning streak by walloping the night at the losers' base. It seems he hasn't missed a sporting event since he's been here. Smith WMs, 2010-1686 Monday In Cage Tourney A real go-getter. The Kaneohe WMs are now in second place in the Inter-Service by three points. With Thalhamer rolling its hard to tell a nice (and big) guy like that why, league, trailing Barber's Point On Point series of 501 Mon- System You can't say that people just don't care. He wouldn't understand. a three-game day, the local ladies defeated bowling league LOUISVILLE Ky. (AFPS)-In So, the discussion was leading up to a real serious problem, when the Inter-Service their opponents in all three games which will continue through May . its the points that the guy gave out with one of the best solutions we've probably heard. to give them a 9-3 series record 7. count-and count they did in the If every man would just go to one game of each sport, there'd be basketball for the season. There are five teams in the Armed Forces Olympic nothing seriously wrong with the program. trials at the armory here. Ruth Schumaker was second- league 7 Camp Smith, Hickam. because if every man went once, he'd probably go again. All it high for the locals with a 430 Barber's Point, Pearl Harbor When the three-day round-robin would take to make real dyed-in-the-wool fans would Army. Air be one game. series. followed by Betty Hollis Waves and K-Bay. tourney ended, the Corps had iden- The guy made sense. with 401. The locals will face first-place Force and Marine tical 2-1 records-hut the airmen Kay Purdy rolled a 363 series Barber's Point next Monday night. won the championship on a point- and Pat Crowley rounded out the spread system. team with a 315. Here's the rundown: The Air Mullin was high for Camp Season Force quintet scored a "plus-19." Smith, rolling a 425 series. They lost to the Marine by two Game scores were 706 to 585; 15 points, then they beat the Army 657 to 518 and 647 to 583. Opens April by 21: thus "plus -19." The Kaneohe WMs bowl every Sunday. April 15 marks the open- The Marines. aided by Hawaii's Monday night at Camp Smith in ing of the Hawaii Major Baseball standout. Ben Stewart. were "plus- League. 2" after the AF game, but when The Hawaii Marines will open they lost by seven points to the Dumped against Barber's Point here at Rise- Army. they finished with a 'minus- Marines ley Field. Game time will be 2 p.m. 5." Army was far behind and Seven teams are included in the Navy was actually out of the run- Inter-Service league this year. ing. haring lost all three games. In AAU Tourney Entered are Ni.val Base. Hick- The Marines surprised the Air The Marine Corps entry. under- am. Barber's Point and the Ma- Force team in the opening round ing the mentoring of Lt. Al Stev- rines. in addition to four civilian er the tournament with a 76-74 ens. Hawaii Marine player-coach, teams. win. With four seconds remaining was one of three service teams They are the Asahis, Red Sox, in the contest Richie Guerin of eliminated in the early rounds of Braves and University of Hawaii. Quantico, missed a shot, but Jim the 49th annual National Amateur Marine first round schedule: Bellingham of Camp Lejeune, Athletic Union basketball tourna- April 15-vs. Barber's Point at tinned in the rebound. ment at Denver, Colo.. while making Kaneohe-2 p.m. The final game of the tourney a bid to compete in the Olympic April 19-vs. University at Sta- 1.A.1. a thriller w.th Air Force ed- trials. dium-7:45 p.m. ging the stubborn Navy five. 78-76. PATENT PENDING -Lt. C:A. H. G. Hutchinson (kneeling) air station The Leatherneck All-Stars, who April 20-vs. Naval Base at Ward This virtually clinched the title exec, points the way to the cup for Kaneohe's golf professional, Jimmy battled their way to the semi- Field-7:45 p.m. for the airmen when. in the first Red Sox at Ward game. previously unbeaten Ma- Ukauka, as he prepares to use the "Ukauka Special," a birthday pres- finals of the AAU tourney got by April 25-vp the but Field-7:45 p.m. rines were stunned by the Army ent given to him by Col. Hutchinson. The "Special" i: a putting device, their first - round oppouents lost their second tilt. April 29-vs. Hickam at Kane- club. 81-74. handmade by the colonel, with several revolutionary features. Included The Air Force and Army teams ohe-2 p.m. Seven players from the Air Force are two compasses, a telescope, rangefinder, washer, golf ball ashtray, were eliminated in their opening May 3-vs. Braves at Stadium- squad and seven others from the horn for silencing tie gallery, hanger for cap and jacket, and a games. 7:45 p.m. other three service teams were se- weather vane. Ukauka, who, the day before, shot a blazing 29 for nine After defeating the Marion Kay May 6-vs. Ashahis at Kaneohe- lected as the Armed Forces entry holes, put the device to work and promptly sank a seven-foot putt. five of Brownstown. Ind.. 71-61, 2 pm. in the final Olympic basketball Not even Abercrombie and Fitch have a gadget to equal this. Photo the Marines lost to the defending To be broadcast by radio Sta- trills held this week at Kansas by SSgt HANK HEAD. thamps, the Phillips 66. 59-57. tion KHON. City, Mo. 'sy, April 6, 1956 U. S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. 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A ku-Marines Intra-Station GOLF Olympic Plans, Site Well Underway; SCOREBOARD US Track, Field Teams to be 'Fit' .11111111,..N..M....111 Placin one, two or three in the Melbourne's elaborate athletic Make-Up Schedule final Olympic tryouts at Los An- plans for the 1956 Olympics will be geles Jiine 28-30 won't automati- completed about five months be- For Touch Football cally guarantee a track and field fore the contests begin Nov. 22, and completion date may be Although touch football has been athlete a trip to Melbourne in No- the June offi- temporarily discontinued games vemi,eer. bettered, according to game cials quoted in NAVY TIMES. played will count towards final Qualifiers will be required to By JACK FISHER An Olympic Village of 850 brick points. their fitness before the demonstrate and concrete houses and flats will mare weekends FOOTBALL team departs, an Olympic commit- With only two By JIMMY UKAUKA take care of the expected 6200 com- 1. 3rd Bn., 4th 5-0 remaining for entries in the fish- teeman stated. petitors and officials. 2. 1st Bn., 4th 5-0 ing contest sponsored by the Ha- Three changes on the golf Two key steps toward assurbag a Additions to the Melbourne Cric- 3. H&MS-13 3-1 waiian Skin Diving Association, "ladder" this week: first of all well-c onditione d, competitively ket Club stadium, to increase the 4. 3rd Bn., 12th 3-1 there will be an increased effort newcomer Paul Ochs is now in sharp team are being seating capacity from 85,000 to 5. 2nd Bn., 4th 3-1 on the part of all Aku-Marines to the number three spot on the lad- considered. One is to assemble the 110,000, are more than half com- 6. 1st ProvBn. 4-2 one of the valued tro- der. Ochs defeated Bill Gardner squad in Los Angeles for super- pleted. capture 7. VMF-232 4-4 each of who now rests on the seventh vised training well in advance of Three new areas for swimming phies to be awarded for 8. VMA-212 3-3 departure, scheduled for Nov. 8. and diving, hockey and field events the seven categories of fish eli- 9. 7th Eng. 3-4 rung. is to invite fourth- and soccer will be completed soon. gible for consideration in the con- 10. Hq&HqSq 2-3 Ochs warded off a challenge The other in the f'-nal tryouts The cinder training field has been test. 11. Task Force 2-3 from the number three spot de- place finishers base at committee finished. 12. MACS-2 1-4 feating Ben Martin Sunday morn- to the training Any fish caught up to and in- would be used to put The stadium for swimming and 13. HMR-161 ing. Martin was three up with five expense. They cluding April 15 can be recorded 0-1 pressure on the diving is roofed over, and excava- 14. VMC-1 holes to play and came "unglued" the competitive for judging in the contest. How- 0-4 tion for the pool is underway. 15. 2nd ProvBn. 0-4 losing four out of the last five qualifiers. ever, the verified statistics of the 16. VMF-214 0-5 holes the match. catch must be received by Louis and 17. MABS-13 0-6 was also the victim the Alau, the HSDA director of rec- Martin Team Numbers: day before losing to A. G. Wig- Pistol Tourney Praise Received ords, by April 18. is now 1. VMF-232; 2. H&MS-13; 3. 3rd glesworth. Wigglesworth As yet, no entry can be con- for Apr. 28 Pri., 4th; 4. MACS-2; 5. VMF -214; in Martin's former number four Set From NRA for sidered a sure winner, and even 6. 2nd Bn., 4th; 7. MABS-13; 8. 7th spot, while Martin has dropped to Dave Cooke's 62-pound ulua can Eng; 9. Task Force; 10. HMR-161: number nine. At Ruger Range Rifle Tournament be topped. Other categories of 11. 1st Bn.. 4th; 12. 1st ProvBn.; 13. And Bill Armour is no longer A monthly pistol tournament will In a letter to Brig. Gen. Ed- fish have entries weighing less VMC-1: 14. VMA-212; 15. 2 Prov- on the "ladder". "Ski" Jankau- be held April 28 at Hawaii National ward C. Dyer, Task Force Com- than 10 pounds. Just a tip-an Bn.; 16. 3rd Bn., 4th; 17. Hq&HqSq. ski is now "aboard" and the word Guard pistol range at Diamond mander, the National Rifle As.so- uhu weighing nine pounds or more is that he will be quite difficult Head Crater, Fort Ruger, accord- elation congratulated the officers (NOTE: Six games will be listed An- may win a trophy. to move. Armour credited his de- ing to a recent 14th Naval District and men who made the First for every date. The first three will Tournament, feat on the fact that he had ex- notice. nual Kaneohe Rifle UNDERWATER PRANK play at 3 p.m. on fields 1, 2 and 3. March 10-11, possible. used "different" mus- The tournament is open to all held Probably every sport has its respectively. The last three will be cessively The letter stated: flayed to the match, having members of the Navy, Marine Corps own particular brand of pranks at 4:30 p.m. on fields 1, 2 cles prior Dear Gen. Dyer: and 3, respectively.) indulged in a strenuous dart game and Coast Guard in the 14th Naval which can't be used with any District I have just recevied the Super- other sport, and skindiving is no a few hours prior. visor's Report on the First An- April 16-16 vs. 11: 12 vs. 15; 3 Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. exception. One of the oldest of vs. 6; 5 vs. 7; 14 vs. 13; 17 vs. 10. nual Kaneohe High Power Rifle CHALLENGES IN EFFECT April 28 and the first match begins this type is to clamp on a skin- Tournament which . . . we . . . Charles Heath has challenged 8 April 17-(1:30 p.m.-3 vs. 9) ; 11 at am. paid particular attention to . . . diver's flipper and give a gentle Bill Nelson, Ben Martin has pinned An entry fee of $2 will be charged vs. 17: 6 vs. 14; 1 vs. 15; 12 vs. 5; According to the report sub- tug to the rear. This almost in- his badge on Perry Jensen, Jan- by the special 2 vs. 10; 4 vs. 8. and may be paid mitted by CoL Oliver H. Kupau, variably gives a start to the vic- kauski will go against Chuck services organization to which the with very fine attendance. tim, but it does help train him Apri118-(1 p.m.-6 vs. 8; 3 vs. 17); Junes, Ken Smock will attempt to individual is attached or by the The National Rifle Association toward a greater feeling of se- 2 vs. 12; 4 vs. 7; 15 vs. 16; 1 vs. 11; knock off Ben Martin and Walter individual. would like to take this opportu- curity in the waters around him, 5 vs. 9; 13 vs. 10. Entry fees may be paid to Com- Lawson is still waiting for Steve nit of congratulating you on the so perhaps it can be excused on April 19-9 vs. 11; 6 vs. 15; 8 vs. Warren. mand Recreation Fund. 14th Na- excellent facilities and superior that basis. 7; 6 vs. 12; 4 vs. 10; 1 vs. 13. val District, prior to April 28 or at performance of the officers and RESULTS office) We heard of one case recently, April 20-.8 vs. 12; 6 vs. 16; 17 SWEEPSTAKES the pistol range (Statistical men in your comnia.nd and for Saturday's "Sweepstakes" tour- prior to 8 am. the day of com- however, that made us glad it vs. 14; 5 vs. 15; 10 vs. 1; 7 vs. 13. your splendid cooperation which nament was won by John Ham- petition. happened to someone else. Seems April 23.-5 vs. 17; 3 vs. 10; 6 made it possible for the civilians that two "swim buddies" were vs. 12; 4 vs. 16: 9 vs. 13, 7 vs. 15. mond who fired 83-19-64. Bud and the members of other services April 24-(1:30 Mar- pursuing their customary sport, pm.-11 vs. 6); Hawkins (100-34-66) and Ben to compete in this Azle tournament. 7 vs. 9; 3 vs. 13; 16 vs. 17; 2 vs. 1; tin (79-13-66) were tied for sec- am sure that the high-power one dreamily facinated in the Marine Trains for I 10 vs. 12; 14 vs. 15. Fitzsimmons was rifle shooters in Hawaii are very aqueous scenery, and the other ond place. Ray April 25-(1:30 p.m.-3 vs. 11; fourth with 86-18-68. All received delighted too. Not only does the chafing for a little diversion. Olympic Triathlon 9 vs. 15) ; 5 vs. 13; 12 vs. 17, o vs. prizes. tournament provide the competi- The playful one M S g Knuppel .1r., inconspicuously 16; 6 vs. 10; 1 vs. 4; 2 vs. 14. Sunday's "Sweepstakes" was tors in the area an opportunity slipped his forefinger into the in- April 26-10 vs. 9; 3 vs. 15; 2 world Inter-Service triathlon rec- for some competitive shooting, but won by Bud Hawkins who broke ord holder, take opening of his partner's vs. 16; 5 vs. 11; 4 vs. 12; 1 vs. 17. left Camp Pendleton, it also provides an important com- the sound barrier in golf and was Calif., snorkel. Nothing in past experi- April 27-(1:30 p.m.-9 vs. 8); recently to train for Olym- munity service which is so im- under 100 swipes for 18 holes pic tryouts. ence or knowledge could have 2 vs. 3: 10 vs. 16: 1 vs. 6; 7 vs. 11; portant during times of peace. for the first time in his life. Haw- The 37-year old 1st MarDiv ser- prepared this startled diver for 4 vs. 14; 13 vs. 17. We sincerely hope your facilities kins fired 97-34-63 and claims geant, known as 'Top" Knuppel to such a trick, and he almost jumped April 30-7 vs. 17; 4 vs. 3: 2 vs. will be open for future tourna- 9; 11 vs. 13: 10 vs. 14; 5 it won't be long before he'll his teammates, will be one of 10 ments. out of the water before he real- vs. 6. May schedule will be printed start shaking some people off that or 12 servicemen in San Antonio ized what was going on. Needless Cordially yours, next week. "ladder". (Note Sweepstakes En- competinc for a place on the four- GEORGE J. RUCH to say, the prankster received a For any questions call the Intra- thusiasts: Hawkins' handicap as of man pentathlon team. He is the Competitions Section well deserved dunking after this Station sports office. ext. 72968. this writing has now dwindled to only Leatherneck member. one. Knuppel was selected as Marine 29 of a five stroke chop. Ben representative because of his tri- MCRD, CamPen Win Martin was second with 80-13-67. WORK, WORK, WORK athlon wins in both All-Marine and Work Martin, a perennial prize winner in Boxing Tournament on the newly acquired All-Service games last summer. Re- the "Sweepstakes" has had his -Marine Corps boat is progressing with each Sports Quiz His victory has since been recog- cruit Doran and Camp Pendleton passing evening. Many fingers handicap clipped three strokes tce Let:- 1. Foot racing is the oldest sport nized as a new Inter-13cm combined forces at the San Diego have been grated by sandpaper, and will shortly have it where it ord. known to man. True . . . False? Coliseum to take home everything and elbow pains (from loss of too belongs. The pentathlon include : fencing, but the folding chairs in the South- much elbow grease) are fairly 2. What country had the first WELCOME ABOARD 10.000 -meter steeple chase. 300 - west Pacific Border Association common. But efforts are showing organized track and field events? And we'd like to take this meter free-style swim. 214-mile AAU boxing tournament. to new cross-country run and 20 rounds rewardingly, and the boat's hull 3. What opportunity welcome the The Marines grabbed 10 of the are the three phases of of time-fire with the pistol. ;s nearing a stage for refinishing. foot racing? shining faces that have been evi- 15 titles and all the individual As yet, nothing has been done dent at the course the past week. awards for the two nights' work. 4. Charles Paddock, about the power plant, however, once caller The boys from El Toro, the Na- Each of the two teams won five the "world's fastest human,' was val contingent, et al. Some pretty EASTERN RIFLE AND PISTOL also captured five crowns. and the Aku-Marines are looking known for his: fast start? long "stickers" in MATCHES SET FOR LEJEUNE titles, while Naval Training Center for a prospective club member stride? flying finish? good this group and one, John Cain, in particular. It CAMP LEJEUNE, N. C.-Camp In addition to winning the five ti- with marine engine experience. tles, Pendleton won the team trophy 5. What pole vaulter once has been my pleasure to have Lejeune will play host for the with a score of 20 point s to vaulted 28 feet? played with him, a massive man Eastern Division Rifle and Pistol Matches and Elliot-Wirgman and MCRD's 11 and NTC's nine. with a great golf swing, and a ANSWERS Edson Trophy Matches during the Santee to Gallop putting touch rather rare for a Lt. Wes Santee, now conducting i 1112!all periods of May 14-17 and 18-19. SUPPLY SCHOOLS WINS CUP man of his size and strength. Been a running court battle with the Sou 'aauelsip ao; sem linen v!ij lng Practice firing period will com- IN LEJEUNE INTRAMURAL around a long has AAU on his suspension for alleged '0161 U! 311°A maN satiou! time and mence April 16. Preliminaries will CAMP LEJECNE, N.C.-For the fee irregularities, will be eligible '1aa.1 Jo 31-18w I8P!.130 us played since he was six. It shows be held May 14. These will be second time m as many years, the pailsocieisa Opt 4SUIRpV in his game, f the All-Service track and f.eld llgid .g golf and further, he followed by the preliminary pis- Marine Corps Supply Schools of championships June 14-16 no mat- aw; 01 01 81 18 Palutu is modest to a fault. tol matches which will be held Montford Point copped the coveted sawpaitios ter how his amateur status is fin- ads; dual Tr Jennett and Henderson of the May 16. General's Cup, awarded to the ally decided. 414911r; ST4 aoj usvoul sem Nasal group are beautiful players No competitor will be allowed to organization of Marine Corps Base aZvaaav us SITIO 'llaoppwa -17 in Division of "Any Marine is eligible," Head- also. Played with Jennett, a truly compete the Eastern totalling the highest number tiquu pus VIris aq,L .g Matches unless he has accomp- points an intramural sports quarters Marine Corps announced. great golfer, and he has sung during savaA 000./ uvol alow (q slsaiuoa lished his firing in his respective year. long and loud the praises of Hen- aidiuSio luaiaus aoi paivpaitiv preliminary match. totalling 243 points during the saiuvo UMISj, agOli .pue14.11 derson. Henderson's comments of The Elliot-Wirgman matches 1955-56 Marine Corps Base In- Don't fereet the lautilau Kai- at s.isgag pox lsure2le nastuul Jennett were mutual. Good to see will be held May 18, while the Ea- tramural program, Supply Schools lua beach. April 21 starving at 1:30 load pauivai usw you, glad to have you, welcome son Trophy match will start May led 11 other units for the second U fa ant itutad paaaliaq in 2! os I aboard! 19. year in a row. Page 8 U. S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, T. H. iday, April 6, 1956

Theater Schedule Special Servi*Ce kith 4- FROM: Activities Place and Reviews Tlid Stamps) GOLF COURSE: Here 8 a.m. until sunset- 4TH RCT THEATER D: iving Range: Two shows nightly-5:45 and 7-10 p.m. daily except Monday. ... WOMEN Pictures are o'clock. same INDOOR MOVIE: STAFF NCO WIVES as the PX Movie except they (RCT and Station) The Staff Wives Club run one day later. Outdoor NCO TO: 5:45 and 8 p.m.-10 cents. held of officers Movie is closed. ti their election OUTDOOR MOVIE: Tuesday evening and the follow- Watch for opening. ing appointees SWIMMING POOL: were named: President, Joy Johnson; vice By MSGT. FRANK FORSYTH SWIMMING POOL: Monday-Closed. president, Carol Hohi; secretary, TONIGHT- Tuesday through Friday---9 a.m. Lee Niederhelm; treasurer, Bar- LONG JOHN SILVER to 6 p.m. bara Dunbar, and sergeant-at- M. Robert Newton - Kit Taylor Saturday-10 a.m. to 6 p.m. arms, Pat Wilson. MAIL THE WINDWARD MARINE HOME TODAY. Sequel to Treasure Island.' Sunday-12 p.m. to 6 p.m. * * * NO ENVELOPE REQUIRED. Long John Silver and his shir RECREATION AREA: The Thrift Shop donated $25.00 mates engage in HOBBY SHOP: piracy adven- to the Chapel nursery. Postage required: 3d Class Mail-3c, 1st Class Mail-6c, Air - tures. Monday-Closed. * * * Tues.-Closed. mail-12c. For mailing fold paper twice and secure outer edge RATING: VERY GOOD. A re The is Wed., Thurs., Fri.-12:30-9 p.m. club's April luncheon with tape or staple. lief from the usual run, no mes- Sat.-9 a.m.-6p.m. scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 10, sages, just good wholesome en- Sun.-12:30-6 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. tertainment. HAM RADIO STATION: Price of the luncheon will be FREE radio messages en- SATURDAY- to any $3.25 and includes three hot part of the world. trees and three cold entrees. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE Monday through Friday A fashion show will follow the Gary Cooper - Phyllis Thaxter Bldg. 934 from 7:30 a.m. to luncheon. IJAAvoilatutOtAt Gary Cooper is an agent for 4 p.m. Cars will leave the staff club the Union Forces. Cavalry post BOAT HOUSE: parking lot at 10:30 a.m. for the in Colorado is unable to supply Monday and Tuesday-Closed Wednesday, hotel. horse because of raids. Thursday, Friday - 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Peservations or cancellations RATING: GOOD. As usual the Saturdays and holidays-6 a.m. must be made by Saturday, Apr. kng and skinny one gets things -6 p.m. 7. squared away with a minimum Sundays-12 p.m.-6 p.m. Hestesses for the luncheon w;,. of "yups" and "nopes." LIBRARY: be Virginia Carey and Sylvia Monday through Friday-10 a.m. SUNDAY- Buck. to 9 p.m. DADDY LONG LEGS * * Saturday through Sunday 1 Fred - Astaire - Leslie Caron p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to The Fleet Reserve Associatioe Fred Astaire, who is on a mis- 9 p.m. is planning to organize a women's sion for the State Department it ARCHERY RANGE: auxiliary aboard the Station, and Franc, is attracted by Leslie 41Dn.. Wed., F.i.-4:30 p.m. to the first meeting will take place Caron, an 18-year-old orphan, dusk. Tuesday, Apr. 10, at the FRA adopts her, brings her to the building adjacent to the station U.S a^d rails in 'eve. infirmary. RATING: VERY GOOD. As- CHURCH taire plays the part of a lover SERVICES "O" WIVES CLUB boy, this we can't figure; he is Island radio-TV personality, J. two years older than the crack in Akuhead Pupule will entertain at the Liberty Bell. Protestant the Commissioned Officers Wives Choose a plain background for picturing baby so that hell 'tand out MCN:' Y- RAINBOW VILLAGE monthly meeting Apr. 10. with all the importance to which his kingly position in your household SUNDAY The LEVEE, which entitles him. THE AFRICAN LION will be held 9:30 a.m.-Sunday School. at the Commissioned Officers Animals-Millions of Them 10:30 a.m.-Worship Service. Mess (Open) at 9:45 a.m., will be It Has to Be Today! Tomorrow Won't Do A camera study the of life and REGIMENTAL BLDG. 1090 habits of the informal. of the better known copy- any place, and on the spur of the lion as well as other SUNDAY One Africa?" w'ld bea,t, Kaneohe's Choraleers under +he book maxims says something moment when he's being espe- 9:00 a.m. - Communion Serv- direction of Mrs. Juanita Free about never putting off until to- :ially appealing. RATING: EXCELLENT. This is ices. will present a musical program. morrow what you can do today. Flash has never been known to much better than going to the 9:00 a.m.-Divine Services. The choral group will also sing Well, when it comes to pictur- injure a baby's eyes, so you need zoo. You can sit and enjoy it and 11:00 a.m.-Divine Services. baby as he is today- have no fears on that score. How- at a recital the following day. ing your avoid the odor. 6:00 i..m.-Hymns and medita- that's one thing that just can't be ever, once in a long time, a bulb TUESDAY- tion. For reservations call Barbara done tomorrow. Cameras perform will shatter when it flashes. Al- Cerpender, .73435, or Camille ways a flash over HIGH SOCIETY WEDNESDAY amazing feats. but they can't look put guard your 6:00 Fithian, 25-5412. into the past. anymore than they reflector, just to be sure. Cius p.m.-Prayer and medita- tion. Informal or Hawaiian attire can picture the future. Of course, By keeping your camera ready, WINNING THE WEST may be worn. the pictures you take with them you will catch the all-of-a-sud- The first little offering has today may be a pretty good in- den things when they happen. (ugii!) the Bowery Boys and the Catholic dication of what the future has in But, in addition to these un- second the producers are too SUNDAY store. planned shots, it is smart to plan on ashamed to list the cast 8:30 a.m.-Holy Mass, Rainbow Babies grow so fast that planned certain pictures. Pick one day is a of each week or month on which RATING: NO, Chapel. and regular picture taking NO-A THOU- must if you want a picture record you will regularly take at least SAND TIMES NO. Into each life 10:00 a.m.-Holy Mass, Station Theater. that doesn't have a lot of empty a few pictures. Two weeks is a little rain must fall: on this dis- places in it. about the right time between pic- mal Tuesday we get a downpour. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Since babies mostly live in- tures for babies up to about six a source of months. -kiter a month WEDNESDAY- 6:45 a.m.-Holy Mass, St. Mi- doors, you'll need that, once THE SI EPPING TIGER chael's. artificial light. Flash on camera will provide good record of way to do baby's progress. Alexander Knox - Alexis Sre;+i, is the simplest it- SATURDAY enabling you to shoot any time, -John Van Guilder Wife of a doctor falls in love 8:00 a.m.___Holy Mass, St. Mi- with a crirn7na4 being -heated by chaels. her husbeed. 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.-Confes- Flight Training RATING: POOR. From what sions, St. Michael's. Staff NCO Club MONDAY we can see, we prefer the African DANCING LESSONS 8:00 p.m.-Catechism EVERY Slated for Lt. Lion to the Sleeping Tiger. Classes, THURSDAY NIGHT THURSDAY- Station School. 2nd Lt. William L. Becker of 7:00 p.m. Novena, St. Mi- Beginning at 8:00 P.M. H&S WAKE OF THE RED WITCH - Co.. 1st Bn.. 4th Marine.. chael's. HAPPY HOUR EVERY FRIDAY has been selected for John Wayne - Gail Russell flight train- 7:30 p.m.-Choir rehearsal. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ing at Pensacola, Fla., and left No dope available on this one. Most REGIMENTAL BLDG. 1090 t)., Air Station today for the of the pies that Wayne ao- months course. pears Sir:DAY DANCE SCHEDULE FOR APRIL :n are worth see'rg. Its an 8:00 a.m.-Holy Mass Lt. Becker attended oldie. (Confes- Sat. Apr. 7-"THE VIBRATONES- Deerinc sions, 7:15 a.m. to 7:55). 9:00 p.m. High School in RATING: GOOD. to 1:00 a.m. What are 9:00 a.m.-Benediction of the Sat. Apr. 14-"THE HARNiONY Portland. Me.. you honking about? On Midway Blessed Sacrament. and graduated LADS" they are still playing "Birth of a 10:00 a.m.-Holy Mass (Confes- from that inst:- 9:00 p.m. 1:00 Nation." (Courtesy Major Stone- sions 9:15 a.m. to 9:55). to a.m. tution in 1951. man.) 11:00 a.m.-Confessions. Sat. Apr. 21-"THE VICTORIANS" Later he be- (Holy Mass daily 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Answer to Puzzle at 6:15 a.m.). came a student TUESDAY Sat. Apr. 28-"THE MELODIERS- ENIIM OffiGILM at the Univer- LKIL.3 7:00 p.m.-Choir rehearsal. 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. sity of Boston MIMtEltVD CMG SPECIAL and enlisted in Jewish Apr 20-"PILI'S ALOHAS" flainr3 8:00 p.m. Fri., Aloha the Marine aocm© I:1012 chapel, FLOOR SHOW-1 hour LT. BECK ER Corps in May. auUU Moanaloa Hou 1710E4 Ea111. /-1.4:471q WE LEIKA-SwediRh beauty Ani- 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. 1953. 1-1A0 am; LIZ ta Ekberg, who appears ready to Christian Science A NU' a3ER 1 Polynesian Show Lt -Becker was selected as an CIPILICTA L:i1417 [211f4 s lap 11 a.m.-Sun., .Aloha Chapel, Mo- a shot, is neither overexposed officer candidate and received h C1014 'EMU 1110121E1 nor underdeveloped. COME IN AND TRY OUR M2101:11101 analoa Housing. Miss Ekberg. DE- commission as a second lieutenant Pearl Harbor. LI('IOUS ra HI) D omorta ho has been kept in sharp focus STEAKS AT PRICES at Quantico. Va., November, 1954. ULU r 2114f4pb Latter Day Saints by Warner Bro.' publicity staff, ANYBODY CAN AFFORD. YOUR 9:30 He remained there in a duty status 1174QUEJ LIG1G1 a.m.-Sun., Pearl City. recently completed the movie "Blood CHOICE OF FILET MIGNON, SIR- until 1955, or- 6:00 August, and was p.m.-Sun., Pearl City. Alley ". LOIN OR T-BONE. dered to Kaneohe bay.