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Title: Eager Eagle (Vol. 1, No. 21) Date: Ocotober 2, 1943

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CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1943 VOL. 1, No. 21

8th QUINTILE SHOVES OFF Dickinson College Capt. James R. Poach, Jr. Assumes New Duties Holds Fall Convocation As Commanding Officer Of The 32nd C TO

Honorary Degrees Conferred On Sir Vivian And Dr. John Lord

Last Sunday afternoon Dickinson College held its an­ nual Fall convocation for the purpose of conferring degrees upon its graduating class. This was the 171st commencement exercise to be held at Dickin­ son. Among the visiting digni­ taries who attended the exer­ cise were Col. Sir Edmund Vivian Gabriel, British Knight, and member of the King’s Household; John Wesley Lord; and Brig. General Addison D. Davis, who received the di­ plomas of those absent gradu­ ates who are serving our coun­ try with the armed forces. The highlight of the after­ noon occurred immediately after the invocation, which was delivered by Dr. Carson, the school’s president. Sir Vivian addressed an audience which A/Sers March Again consisted of graduates, their Departing Quintile relatives and friends and over For 3rd War Loan 700 Aviation Students who are Takes Friday Review stationed at the college. - The Bond Rally last Tues­ The text of the noted Brit­ day evening saw the entire On Saturday last, the mem­ isher’s address was a well com­ 32nd Detachment again march­ bers of the “ Flying Eighth’’ posed survey of the war; not ing through the streets of His­ took off from Carlisle for their from the average layman’s toric Carlisle. It was a gala last time, with their course set point of view, “ but rather from parade led by the Boiling the solid ground of scientific Ala., this School being held for Classification Center. As Captain James R. Poach, Jr., Springs School Band, with the the fellows prepared to leave, knowledge.” for Officers destined for CTD’s. Carlisle High School Band com­ the new Commanding Officer of the many hand-shakes and Although Sir Vivian made no the 32nd CTD, assumed com­ Upon leaving this school he ing second. The Detachment good-byes were short, for definite statements as to the ac­ came next and the American mand of the Detachment on was sent to the University of everyone of us found it hard tual war situation as it is to­ September 11th. It is already Vermont, 61st CTD, where he Legion Band brought up the to say, “ So long” to a group day, he did say, “ There is no rear. quite noticeable the changes acted in capacity of Adjutant. of men as well liked as the ground at all for a pessimistic that have been made, and The bands played well and “ Flying Eighth.” outlook.” That statement in It was on February 10, 1943, the men of the 32nd sang a through them a high respect But they left with a feeling itself is most reassuring, since for Captain Poach, as both a while at the University of Ver­ number of their favorite songs Sir Vivian is in a position to with fine spirit. A large as­ of having accomplished some­ soldier and a real friend, has mont that he was promoted to thing during their stay here. know the war situation in its been brought into being. sembly of townspeople were on entirety. the rank of Captain. From hand to see and hear the stu­ On Friday, September 24, our Captain Poach was born in here Capt. Poach was sent new Commanding Officer, Cap­ With deeply religious men dents and the high school Providence, R. I., and since down to State Teachers’ Col­ bands. Our Commanding Offi­ tain Poach, had bestowed upon like Sir Vivian at our helm, then has lived in the city of lege, 338th CTD, Kutztown, cer, Captain Poach, was seen the flyers the honor of taking we, the Allies, will emerge the his birth, and in Dorchester and watching the proceedings from the weekly review. victors. Throughout his dis­ Waltham, Mass. The Captain Pa., as Commanding Officer. As a vantage point near the These men taking the review course, he made many refer­ is married and is the proud you all know, Capt. Poach then ences to the always present square. The Captain seemed were marched to the front of father of two very lovely chil­ was transferred on September pleased with the result of one Divine guidance which all men the grandstand at Biddle Field dren. 11, 1943, to 32nd CTD, Dick­ afternoon of practice on Biddle and the remainder of the de­ must, of necessity, have faith Field. in. “ We have scientific evi­ Captain Poach graduated inson College, here in Carlisle, tachment did its best to give Pa. Although we have obtained a fine review for these men dence that the groans and from Norwich University, the no definite figures on the who were their pals, room­ travail of the universe are oldest Military College in the amount of bonds sold as a re­ mates, and former officers. never aimless or resultless, and country, and was commissioned sult of the rally, we know One could see in the faces of that in the long run, the har­ as 2nd Lieutenant (Cav. Res.) Religious Calendar that if the citizens of Carlisle monies of God will and must While at Norwich he majored the departees that they deeply St. Patrick’s Catholic still have the fine spirit they appreciated the occasion and prevail.” in Governments, held the stu­ have shown before, the Third dent rank of Captain Adjutant, East Pomfret Street everything that had previously Many of those who had 8:00. Low Mass War Loan Drive will be a suc­ been done for them. never seen Sir Vivian were was President of his Class and cess in Carlisle. also his fraternity— Theta Chi, 10:30. Low Mass After the review, the “ Flying amazed at the resemblance he 7:30. Evening Services The parade covered all the Eighth” was moved to the re­ bears to Victor Emmanual, the — played football and baseball. downtown section of Carlisle. treat area as a separate squad­ King of Italy. While attending Norwich he Brethren In Christ Starting on West High Street, ron, and stood retreat in that enlisted in the Vermont Na­ A Street it proceeded to Hanover and One of the most impressive tional Guard, and served with formation. What must have ceremonies of the day was the 7:30. Evening Worship wandered a block in either been the thoughts in the minds them for nearly two years. and Sermon direction and then finished with conferring of honorary degrees. of those men as the flag de­ Sir Vivian had the honorary The Captain was a member First Church of the Brethren a flourish on West High as the scended for the last time they Carlisle Band’s Drum Major­ degree of Doctor of Civil Law of the 3rd Cavalry for 5 years Cor. West and Walnut Sts. would ever witness it? We conferred upon him by Dickin­ and went to Summer Camp 10:30. Sermon and Worship ettes saluted the Detachment as have no way of knowing, but is passed by. son College. The college con­ with this outfit in ’30, ’31, we may venture a guess that ferred one other honorary de­ and ’3 2. In 193 5 he was trans­ First Church of God r \ they were wondering, “ Just gree— that of Doctor of Divin­ ferred to the 301st Field West Louther Street what lies ahead, and will it be ity, upon John Wesley Lord. Artillery. 10:45. Worship and Sermon USO Program, Carlisle as pleasant as our stay here has been?” These men are We at Dickinson consider During this period of ten Allison Memorial Methodist Saturday, September 11— navigating toward greater ad­ Sir Edmund Vivian Gabriel our years Capt. Poach was working High and West Streets 1:00 P. M.-10:00 P. M.— ventures now, and the Eager newest old friend. Let’s hope for the New England Telephone 11:00. Worship and Sermon Dark Room Open. Use of Eagle sincerely hopes that we have the pleasure of his and Telegraph Company in all equipment free. Bring every member of the “ Flying presence again, in the near Boston, Mass. He was a man­ Second Presbyterian your own paper. Develop, Eighth” has Happy Landings. future. ager for the Company and Cor. Hanover and Pomfret print or enlarge. Instruc­ worked for them for a period Streets is lost in the grass of Moreland 11:00. Worship and Sermon tion free. of twelve years. 9:00 P. M.— Movies, “ Three Park. The author of this column St. John’s Episcopal Men From Texas, starring Upon being called to active Public Square William Boyd and others. Headquarters Falls has been instructed indirectly duty he was sent to OTS at not to print the score but as 7:30. Holy Communion 10:00 P. M.— Coffee a n d Miami Beach and received pro­ 10:00. Parish Eucharist Cookie Hour. Ask for it. Before Strong Staff he has no Tours to walk off motion to 1st Lt. From there this Saturday he might just as he was sent to Gunter Field, 9:30. Matins and Sermon Sunday, September 12— well resign himself to his fate. Ala., where he held the posi­ 2:00 P. M. — Classical Re­ Last Monday night seemed The way it seems to me is tion of Executive Officer at Grace United Brethren cording Hour. to be a night of revenge for that the A/Sers really made this Cadet Training Det. Cor. Pomfret and West Sts. 4:30 P. M.— Vespers, with the A/S Officers as they really Headquarters look pretty sick. Among the various other places 9:30. Unified Service of group singing. went to town on the permanent And as one man put it, “ The he has served are the follow­ Worship and Sunday party men headed by Captain School 5:00 P. M.— Supper served only way you could distinguish ing: Glider Det., Grand Forks, Poach. They lost coupit of them from really “ old soldiers” N. D., as Commandant; Helena First Lutheran by USO Hostesses. Free the score after the third inning was their uniforms. There are to All Servicemen. Primary School, Helena, Ark., Cor. High and Bedford Sts. when the score stood at 18 to as Personnel Officer; Adminis­ 10:45. Worship and Sermon ______V 5. What happened after that (Continued on page 4, col. 1) tration School, Maxwell Field, ------/ Page 2 EAGER EAGLE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1943

EAGER i EAGLE The Eager Eagle is published weekly by the Harman Press, a civilian enterprise located at 190 South 15th Street, Harrisburg, Penn­ MUSIC BOX sylvania, in the interests of the Aviation Students of the 32nd College Training Detachment. A/S F. BUTCHER All editorial material and news items are the work of the Aviation Students. Published under the sponsorship of the Retail Merchants Bureau, Carlisle Chamber of Commerce, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. V.______Well, guys— being more or dead. Believe me, the best less at a loss for a band of purse that he will ever earn the week this episode, we shall will be his glue conversion hafta’ delve among the piles value. of debris to see what else the old Music Hall can produce. In the future, if I wish to make a wager on the speed And immediately we come What! Eight gigs, Mr. R. up with something of interest and endurance of any animal, &Pitcher Hotel and Annex two fellows, two Collinses to up to room 319 and test some Myers Furniture Co., 164 N. Hanover St. FLASHES OFF THE BLADE: be exact, leave the barracks for six hours, come back look­ of Edgar’s fudge. . . . A/S Complete Home Furnishings In that two of my scouts Kerydakes was in cadet train­ have received their “ Greetings” ing just as clean and neat as J. C. Penney Co., Inc. they did when they left and ing and was washed out for A Nationwide Institution and another is celebrating his goofing off. But he was given thirty-fifth wedding anniver­ expect us to believe that they another chance to start anew. Richter’s Gift Shop sary, I’m afraid the flashes this had a swell time? Everyone 110 W. High St. knows that a “ swell” time just He no doubt learned by his week will be pretty dull and mistakes and is really on the Sadie Dress Shop, 26 N. Hanover St. sparse. However, you are wel naturally musses a guy up. ball now. Ladies’ Wearing Apparel come to those that have been The 10th quintile was dis­ Smith Music House brought in. couraged about the whole set­ The upperclassmen have 48-50 W. High St. Here are a few recordings of up until that notice concerning been coming into the rooms the not too distant past which class distinction was posted. lately and gigging men for Beauford S. Swartz, Owner-Manager Now the boys really have some­ James Wilson Hotel have gained renown: supposedly having dusty rooms. Tommy Dorsey’s “ You Took thing to sink their teeth into— It seems that the men have to Swigert’s, 2 N. Hanover St. My Love,” Jo Stafford vocaliz­ the 11th and 12th quintiles. dust with the one hand and do Military Supplies ing, with a bit of Ziggy Elman Cartoonist Segar, take notice. home work with the other. Wenger’s, Cor. Louther and Hanover Sts. thrown in, and on the other We have the original Whimpy A/S A. Hagen was really Ladies’ Wear — No charge for Gift Wrapping side, “ Dig Down Deep,” a in Squadron “ A,” Joe Cibula, listening to Sir Gabriel very T. E. Farrell J- E. Stimson bond-selling opus featuring by name. He keeps his ham­ attentively Sunday afternoon. Sinatra and the Pied Pipers. burgers the way the soldiers But we know A/Ser Hagen George B. Vrooman, Inc. keep their gas masks. That’s Wholesale Distributors, Philadelphia, Pa. (Continued on page 4, col. 3) right, he even sleeps with one. (Continued on page 3, col. 1) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1943 EAGER EAGLE P^ge 3 SQUADRON NEWS clouds are really due for a their expression. They believed you can bet your bottom dollar when he brake his arm at Cha- (Cont’d from page 2, col. 5) kicking around. whole-heartedly that Miami there will be plenty of dirt nute Field in 1941. Due to the As a tuning up exercise, the Beach had the acme of tough now. Such flyers as Goldberg broken arm he was unable to doesn’t understand a bit of flyers-to-be have been climbing military drill. They realize (you might know he’d be this accept an invitation to fight in “ English.” apple trees and they cheerfully now, however, that they were way), Greenhut, Frontino, Er­ the International Championship When A/S Black (one of the say the altitude doesn’t bother quite mistaken. win and a few others are argu­ fights at New York. Since -his Reb. boys) was asked, “ Where them a bit. For example, one man was ing about getting a woman in­ accident he has been >a flight was the Declaration of Inde­ Cronk, Culbertson and Dahl- rudely shaken when, upon be­ structor already. chief and holds the rank of pendence signed?” he answered, enburg are really upset because ing found breathing while at What’s the word on a ninth Tech. Sgt. “ At the bottom.” they’re not starting off with attention, he was given seventy- quintile mag? The blackout When A/S U. Frantzko was A-20’s, B-26’s and P-47’s, re five tours, all of which he had which took place last Monday The hour was late and low- asked, “ What is a communist?” spectively. to walk in one day, except for evening turned out to be a hanging clouds lent a discour­ he answered, “ A communist is You can always expect some fifteen. Others were startled huge success as far as the first aging factor to the motives of either a republican or a mon­ kind of a project when Cutting at finding the position of floor of the second section was all men who planned on leav­ archist who votes for the one is around; this time he’s going parade rest obsolete. The concerned. I came in shortly ing Old East. A deserted door­ opposite to the one he is.” to resurface the airfield be­ n ewer and more versatile com­ after the light went on and way in the second section fore he even sets foot inside mand of “ at ease” being used. frankly it looked like a hurri­ loomed barren and rain-swept. a plane. Keep in there Then the confusion came cane passed through. The zombie-faced C.Q. applied punchin’, “ Speed.” . . . Who promptly. The aforementioned a skilled hand to the door STRICTLY ON THE LEGIT: handle and slowly the worn, SpuadtOM. G will deny that Floyd Chalek, man was required to fall in, What Carlisle lovely has Cornelius Clark, Jr., and J. J. and at parade rest— which is wooden door swung inward. Henry Ford on the run? . . . The sole being lumbered half- Cisas are potentially the hot­ obsolete— at the five-minute A/S Bfields has two Betty’s but test pilots of the gang? . . . warning. Theoretically this hesitantly down the hall and A/S KALLAUGHER would rather have the one in cast a pleading look at the Gerrey Kinross, though he may gave him five minutes before Delaware for his OAO. . . . If Last week we saw the color­ not be flying this week-end, he had to fall in. But when he khaki-clad man behind the at first you don’t succeed, try door. A sudden gust of wind ful membpu’s of the eighth will have his head in the fell in ten seconds after “ fall and try again. That’s all I Quintile drop quietly from our clouds for other reasons. in” was given he received an­ whipped a cold spray of drizzle other ten gigs. He protested— can tell you Vlk? What certain into the door and a bolt of midst. A farewell address and OUR GOOD W ORK: Mr. that lives on the second ballet dance by “ Clipper” by dropping his jaw slightly— lightning accentuated the Welcome back to the “ Old floor m the second section is gleam of sternness in the CQ’s Gleed, along with a demon­ but this only got him five more going strong for what certain stration of acrobatics from Bill Home,” Bob Jepsen, we’re also gigs. eye. Outside the doorway was glad to hear that your father giri who wears glasses at a empty but made a temporary Hannum being the only marks The situation would be less certain mess hall? . . . Does of their departure. We’ll sure is improving. confusing if things ended here, sanctuary for the grizzled old As well, we’d like to say Mr. Meyer really do all right traveler about to descend onto miss ’em all. but these poor misguided crea­ in town? If you will close one eye hello to A/S Joyce, if he can tures find it necessary to do the muddy gravel.— IN OTHER and look around you, you will hear us. He is now vacation­ everything in formation and By request I’m retracting a WORDS, RED HATED LIKE see who I now have left to ing at the Carlisle Barracks cadence. statement I made last week ANYTHING TO GET WET. write about — discouraging, Hospital after undergoing an In spite of the apparent concerning Mr. Erwin’s girl. I isn’t it? Well, here goes, any­ operation. hardships which must be over­ said he should give her a nickle Well, fellows, I guess that’s way— NEWS OF THE “NEWS” : come, these students are being' for her to call him up in ten all for this week. On, yes, I moulded into a staunch crew. years. I’m cutting that down might let you know that AIR CURRENTS: The “ news” who have just to five years. . . .There must he Towater and I are getting joined Squadron “ C,” wish to Their spirit and aspirations We better nominate Mat suggest that another party is some way Mr. Winger can ex­ along allright now. Yep! he Kulaga or someone equally as express their thanks to A/S plain that phone call he re­ asked me for a cigarette the Capt. Davenport for the wel­ coming into power. Time will sharp-eyed, as a special fire tell. ceived Monday? . . . Tong other day and I gave it to him. squad, since Tom Christian has come he has conveyed. Also claims there is nothing he can (Chee, fellows, I had to or now moved in with A/Sers Cut­ to assure him they will do, not UNUSUAL EVENTS: snag in Carlisle. . . . I sure do he would have twisted my arm ting and Carleton, and the their bit but their best to keep A/S Sclrelain introducing the see a lot of pretty pictures again.) sparks should be flying thick the reputation of “ C” as high latest thing in fall styles at a while going around talking to and fast. as ever. recent fashion show held in you fellows but A/S Shallen- From now on, all unclaimed A/S F. E. Baker is expecting his room. berger has the best of the cigarettes found in the squad- a welcome visitor this week­ A/S Robey conducting an bunch. Is that where all that Band SqfUa&uut room will be turned in to the end. F. E. and Mrs. Baker we extra-curricular PT program mail comes from, Chuck? . . . staff room. 1st Sgt. Cone plans hope enjoy a very nice open in his room with A/Sers Ogden Mr. Towater also has one of A/S F. BUTCHER to pass these out to the fellows post. and Rhyner participating. those glamour girls. always in need and thus to “ You-all” J. Martin from SADDEST 31 AN IN TOWN: STUFF AT A GLANCE: Hello again! Here we are eliminate “ mooching” ; A/S Houston looks like sure choice A/S Ramsey after the inspect­ with this week’s reason why Capt. Davenport is also inter­ for squadron “ Romeo.” Hand­ ing officer failed to notice the A/S Greenhut, better known the Editor’s hair is turning ested in the movement. some and quick-witted— that’s bright, sparkling door knobs as Milton, was voted the wolf gray. You have heard of women him. Ramsey spent long hours pol- of the week. Milton may now driving men to drink but “ Neat Charlie” from Mis­ ising at the last SMI. report to Mr. Goldberg for his As you all know, the Band they’ve got Red Houston smok­ souri and “ Eager OJ” from button bearing the great seal has been a busy little group Savannah seemed to be bat­ PEAS IN A POD: ing cigars. Which is worse? A/S J. Davis and A/S J. of the “ Amalgamated Wolf this past week. During the Over the week-end we see tling it out for honors at the Pack.” Mr. Osingman just ain’t Commencement exercises last GI party on the 24th. Meet Davidson. These new men can A/S Concello, the man-about- be found daily at each chow talking this week. . . . What Sunday the Band was called town, with Carlisle belles in A/Sers Mayes and Murry. did Findly have on his mind upon to rend three— Oops; I Room 428 is the “ black- formation beating each other to ever-increasing numbers. It’s a bloody pulp. the other night to make him mean render three well-known not that we resent your good braid” office. “ Chaplain” John pour sugar in his soup? . . . tunes. Tuesday they did their fortune, John, but let’s remem­ is a master of math, too. SPLASH: If you were to move the bed best to overcome competition ber our motto, “ Share and Thanks to John McClure, Flight Corporal Lynch won about three feet away from the and play a number of marches share alike.” who has been around with the his water wings and a commis­ wail you wouldn’t have that in their own inimitable style. A/S Lieut. Dale entertained putty knife, scraping up stuff sion in the Ugly Duckling trouble, Mr. Farina. . . . Today his parents this past week-end, on the new men for me. Brigade by having weathered I found out that A/S Weldon Room 119, “ Has-beens’ who came all the way down a strong torrent of water di­ knows all about Indian spirit­ Haven,” has been ridden of from East Cupcake, Mich, (cor­ rected at him in one of Club ual and can put it to use the rodents. Some fellows be­ rect me on that, Mr. Dale). 22’s recent rabble rousing ses­ around p.t. time for rain. And lieve it was the traps that did The welcome visitors were Scftua&i&n 3> sions. here I’ve been spending all my it, but we are inclined toward serenaded by the 1st Flight, A/S Lucey washed out lit­ dough on those three Hopi In­ Cotting’s sarcasm. That would with a passionate rendition of erally however after A/S Lynch dians. . . . Skid Waldos, who drive anything out. But what­ “ The Chain Gang Song.” A/S 31. RANDOLL deflected the course of the formerly sang with Artie Shaw, ever it was, they are evcauated, Don’t always believe what Last week’s column was water to Lucey’s bed, Lucey is now entertaining the boys and joy and peace reigns over you see, men! Sqdn. Adjutant written largely as a dedication was subdued. in the second section. the “ Sanctuary of Olde Sol­ diers and Great Lovers.” Crouch assures us that he spent to the departing “ Hot Pilots.” A mysterious man in tattle­ A/S Smith thinks he will his entire week-end in soli­ tale grey underwear is said to The column this week will be drop navigation for campusol- The members of the Band who tude; so that wasn’t the Adju­ written with somewhat the have been the cause of it all. ogy. . . . If you get a chance, tant you saw with the cute reside in Room 119 deserve a same idea, only it will he dedi­ CLUB 22: find out why Phil Rotzien is note of recognition for the fine young lady on Saturday last. cated to the new men from called “ Chattanooga Choo To walk into 414, you have A/S McCrolian has office job they did in renovating the Miami Beach. hours from six to eight, Mon­ Choo” ? . . . Rout step Reilly place last week. It really looks to either have a pad on your However, before we go into ought to know. . . . Mr. Miles arm or gold on your tongue. day thru Friday, during which good, fellows. the tales of woe and the news time he will take proper care the perfect soldier, reported for What has A/S Kuchta got of happenings I would like to a gig. . . . Mr. Goodrich is And now for the new “ Hot that we haven’t? I hear that of all condolence cards (TS) acknowledge the able work of of the disgruntled bearers. His more or less lost since his pal Pilots.” Of course the fore­ his little bundle of dreams was my predecessor, A/S Joe Katen. Dietz left for Nashville. I’m most of these is “ O, Captain-my ready to cut him down to her office hours on Saturday after He did a fine job on the news­ 12 are held at the Molly sure the Molly Pitcher feels the Captain” Fetler P., and just a size, if she caught him Satur­ paper, and I am sure you would loss also. . . . Wow! Who would fly’s eyelash behind him is day night,for standing her up. Pitcher. like to wish him the best of Pres. McMahon and “ Vice- believe Mr. Ganey was visiting “ Flit” Sergeant Gene Bridwell, But on Sunday night he saw luck. Certainly he has handled the dispensary Sunday A. M.? who still maintains that it isn’t her for a few minutes, gave Pres. McCroman are campaign­ the news with near-professional ing for prospective members Incidentally, Mr. Ganey’s bas­ his good looks that gets the her a kiss of assurance and delicacy. ket ball team is busted up, but gals. And we mustn’t forget then went off with another gal. to enlist in the IRA (Irish Re­ Currently the hoys of the public Air Force). Hot pilots a new one started. George A/S Hank Carroll, the old Getting a little sick of play­ eleventh and twelfth quintiles Mark of Carnegie Tech, Ed apple picker. Here today, gone ing “ Flinch,” A/Sers Javor, Luttazi and Lysonski have sub­ are involved in a program of mitted their names for consid­ Meyers of Spring Hill and tomorrow— and hack the next Jacques, Howell and Kelley readjustment. A great change Chuck of Dartmouth, all for­ day, eh Hank? Some of our have originated a new game— eration. What? in the living habits of these The girl friend of A/S P. E. wards, are down in Nashville. comparatively new men are fly­ Mop, mop, whose got the mop? men has taken place, and with The sole remainders— Turner, ing now. John Anthony Kelley If you haven’t dropped into Lord believes that her man is no small amount of restraint. a Lieutenant. Three stripes Mass. State; Freund, F.B.I., (just so you won’t confuse him Harrisburg as yet, you ought For almost two weeks they and Hank of Wright College. with the other J. A. Kelley) to do so. Ask J. A. Kelley. usually mean sergeant, I think. have had a struggle with them­ Nothing sacred about the name Mrs. Ganey still challenges any is one of our hottest. “ Little You have probably felt the selves to avoid indulging too team in the detachment? Ed” Karczmarczyk is flying, floor sag and resag about greatly in the social whirlpool Lord in this case. 2200 each evening, but calm Sick-call patients will get an Probably the most popular too. That is if they find a plane at the PX. It is difficult for man to leave Squadron “ E” he will fit into. And we hope your nerves, boys, that’s only the men to adjust themselves added incentive to seek medical Kosaoz doing his 30 push-ups. aid when they encounter the was Mr. Gahan. Mr. Gahan, that when his plane comes to this type of living after who never flashed his chev­ down to earth, he’ll come with Daniels and Schmidt are con­ spending a good portion of new sick-call sergeant— A/S vinced that chisels are the only McCrohan. rons, was a staff sgt. with a it. George Voss, our photog­ their free time in Miami’s bet­ little better than two years in raphy fiend, may not be hot, things that will open those ter resting establishments— Well, men, that does it for lockers in the Penn. Station. this week. Remember, we are the service. but he’s very warm. “ Presi­ Charlie’s Inn and the Riptide dent” Hosepian is all up in the Throw the keys away! Club. It will be the responsi­ all in this together. THE 31 AN NEXT TO YOU: “ No news is good news, they air, so we sincerely hope he bility of the upperclassmen to Our man of the week is Rob­ can fly. If his being called say,” that is everyone except pamper the men and introduce Shirley Keene. Cheer up, ert Winger of Milwaukee, Wis. “ President” puzzles you, here them to campus wild-life grad­ Bob entered the service a little is the explanation: He is presi­ Shirley, she’ll write to you in ually. They haven’t as yet more than five years ago at a month or so. dent of the “ North Conway So­ found a suitable substitute for Chanute Field, 111. Being a ciety for the Advancement DOING THE PILOTS: the quiet and reflective atmos­ A/S J. FRANK boxer in Civilian life and in of . . . ! ” “ Tex” Handlewich, The air over Carlisle has phere of Miami’s famed “ Five the Army both he has won over our anchor man of the sax been rather still the past few o’clock Club.” Well, fellows, here we are such top-notchers as Kayo section, is the last, but not the days with the1 absence of flying, In addition to finding these in a new month and a new Watly, China Robertson and least of our new group of hut when the boys of the zip­ beings unadapted, we also note schedule. All this means the the ex-champ Sikorski. His ping 9th get up there, the a tinge of bewilderment in ninth quintile starts to fly and career came to a sudden halt (Continued on page 4, col. 1) Page 4 EAGER EAGLE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1943 SQUADRON NEWS (Cont’d from page 3, col. 5) LeVS Keep ,*Po^s'l H.P.’s. When most of us are just sitting around wasting _ time, you fellows should watch Tex— but don’t wake him up. • Mou "too CavN ( c * n\ KEEHOLE KOMMENTZ: Cm* v > € ? ? The past week-end saw the boys trouping gaily about in all 1 FvV P>pp^^°^\ \ sew seems in a specified man­ the best places. Bridwell spent at h.»* •**»vtS* V By Nlr. Bernard H. Packman ner in order to prevent their almost the entire week-end Instructor in Navigation, with his second love— Mrs. ripping. The silk used must bolrA rov O -^ 1 V Meteorology and C.A.R. withstand a strain of 40 pounds Kessler’s husband. A/S Jen­ per square inch and must have nings was very disappointed (\4fV TV»*v'W ' Iv> Certain erroneous impres­ a bursting strength of 500 because he came in one half sions and theories concerning pounds. hour too early Sunday eve­ a SW R»"£'>*“*•' the beneficial use of para­ ning. We wonder what’s wrong Shroud lines: Long silk Caw E^>r* viou^-j chutes from heavier-than-air cords passing completely over with the guy; he isn’t a “ Hot crafts served to retard the Pilot” but he has surely been canopy, crossing at the top, progress of parachutes. They falling from 16 feet to 20 feet up in the clouds lately. P. P. are: (Perpetual Private) Cotting ComwSSi«v\, on either side of skirt, or 1. Free fall of h u m a n periphery of chute, and at­ was worried Saturday about bodies caused unconsciousness what he thought was a strained tached to metal rings in the due to the rapidity of the fall. harness. tendon. He wired his father Hence inability to open the and was inquiring about sick- chute. The chute is provided with call Sunday morning. Must be 2. Failure to breathe while a vent at the apex, 18 inches terribly serious. C. M. “ At falling. in diameter, to allow air to Ease” Lovell, our tall man on 3. Danger of being struck by escape from the top. the totem pole, was seen dash­ propellor, wing, or tail sur­ Types of chutes: seat type ing around as usual. The girls faces. pack, back, chest and detach­ think he’s dashing, too, fel­ The fallacy of the above- able types. lows. A few of us were down­ mentioned beliefs were demon­ Chest type is used by profes­ town Sunday evening and were strated innumerable times, and sional chutists as an auxiliary honored by the presence of the also that it was possible to or emergency chute. “ Olde Soldiere” himself. Phil escape from a plane in a spin, Chutists are provided with had a very delicious looking dropping from an altitude of sandwich, but when he met manual releases, others are the 500 feet or less. automatic release type, such A/S Carroll it didn’t last long. We have all read commu­ The members of the fairer sex as paratroopers us. They use niques from the various the­ a “ static line” to which the that were present seemed very atres of war referring to the pleased to have Phil around. rip-cord is attached. loss of planes. We were re­ The pilot chute is a small But he says, “ Ho-hum. They lieved, however, by a further bore me.” Is he human? We secondary chute equipped with statement to the effect that springs attached to metal ribs. are thinking of starting an “ the pilots were saved by using “ Advice to the Lovelorn” col­ When the pilot chute, which is their “ chutes,” referred to as folded in a separate compart­ umn and putting Fred Mitchell “ hitting the silk.” in full charge. Watta’ guy! ment, separated by flaps from Each part of the chute is the main chute, is packed, a SWING BAND: tested to withstand a strain Our swing band is in full series of springs cause the pilot greater than those usually ex­ chute to snap over immediately swing again and, although it is pected or actually imposed a bit ragged due to newness, it and when it makes contact with when chute is in operation. the air it drags the silken folds is progressing very rapidly quired Don Whitmire, All- Sizes of chutes are 22, 24, and when we have a dance you The New York Yankees Southeastern tackle at Ala­ of the main chute from the voted yesterday to split up 2 6 and 28 feet. The most uni­ pack. may be sure the band will be bama last fall, and Bob versally used chute is 24 feet. in there pitchin’. The person­ their part in the World Series Jenkins, a pretty good soph The rate of descent is ap­ booty in 32 full shares after A 22 foot chute is used as an nel of this aggregation, for fullback on the same club . . . auxiliary. A 28 foot chute is proximately 16 feet to 20 feet those who care to know and for cutting off a slice of more than Otherwise, Capt. John E. per second. Less than 3 sec­ $9,00 0 to distribute as cash used in exhibition and training those who don’t care to know, Whelchel, Annapolis coach, jumps. The five principal com­ onds elapse between time the is as follows: To be seen in bonuses to former Yankees now maintains that the Midship­ rip-cord is pulled to complete in the armed forces and to non- ponents of the parachute are: the Trumpet section are the men have just about reached Canop, shroud lines, pilot the opening of the main chute. handsome faces of Stan Perrin, playing members of the or­ their peak for the season and ganization. chute, container and harness. Terminal velocity in free fall Max Cramer, and Johnny won’t improve much . . . Stan­ Silk and pongee silk is (parachute unopened) is 120 Kelley. Our two fine slush- At a clubhouse meeting be­ ley Stevens, New York repre­ most universally used for can­ miles per hour (17 5 feet per pump players are Paul Joyce fore yesterday’s game with sentative of the British Broad­ opy, (cotton, nylon, and other second.) When chute is opened and Bob Ivisner. Hiding be­ Cleveland, the players set aside casting Corporation, reports substitutes for silk are heavier the fall is checked to 12 miles hind the saxes are F. Danny $5,000 for )eash awarcjjs to that there’s unprecedented in­ and bulkier). per hour. The landing shock Butcher, Rod Pacini, “ Tex” persons other than players, terest in the world series in Only natural untreated silk is similar to a free jump from Handlewich, and Hank Carroll. $3,500 for the players in serv­ England since the Britons have platform of 5 to 12 feet. In the rhythm section we have ice and an extra collection of begun to learn what baseball is used. No chemicals are per­ “ Basie” Santillo, and Harry $520 to be given to three gate- is all about by watching mitted to impart a sheen, nor Chutist should land with his Turner, on piano and drums men around the clubhouse. In American soldiers play in their weighting to give it “ body.” back to the wind. Grasp risers respectively. Most of these fel­ all 47 persons will share in parks . . . The mutuel handle Construction of canopy: as high as possible and somer­ lows are good musicians with the Series spoils. at the recent 32-day harness Composed of 24 panels or sault to absorb shock. Land experience and before long this racing meeting at Empire City gores. Each panel consists of on feet and then on hands. Air Full shares were voted to was $2,767,610— a little more 4 pieces of silk of unequal sizes should be spilled from the combine should be something Manager Joe McCarthy, Ernie to be proud of. My apologies than the running tracks get on cut on the bias. The 9 6 sep­ chute to collapse same. Bonham, Hank Borowy, Mar­ a big day. arate pieces are stitched to­ to all who come within ear-shot vin Breuer, Tom Byrne, Spur­ At first, oscillation may cause of rehearsals. Rome wasn’t gether with a special machine chutist to swing from side to geon Chandler, Frank Crosetti, (prescribed by the C.A.A.) to built in a day, you know. Bill Dickey, Atley Donald, Nick Snappy Job side. This can be avoided by QUESTIONS OF spilling air from canopy, by Etten, Joe Gordon, Oscar When the Fort Benning in­ record of the month. THE W E E K : Grimes, Rollie Hemsley, Bill Benny Goodman’s “ Mission pulling on shroud lines on the Has MacDonald really found fantrymen reached Jackson­ Johnson, Charley Keller, John ville, Fla., to play the Naval to Moscow,” featuring a solo by opposite side. Similar manipu­ Dr. Livingston? Will Cotting Lindell, Arthur, Metheny, John Air Technical Training Center the Benny, with some fine lations will enable chutist to submit to unconditional sur­ Murphy, Marius Russo, Ken piano collaboration. Turning steer and land at desired loca­ football team last Saturday, tion. render? When will Orphan Sears, Tuck Stainback, George they found the regular grid­ the disc over we find “ It’s Al­ Annie join the WAC? Stirnweiss, Jim Turner, Roy iron too soggy for a good game ways You,” which dates back This is the second of a series Headquarters Falls Weatherly, Charles Wensloff, . . . The soldiers suggested that to the day when Helen Forrest of three articles on the main­ Before Strong Staff Bill Zuber, Coaches Earle results might be better if the was with the band. Helen tenance, the use, and the his­ Combs, Arthur Fletcher and action could be shifted to a dry does a beautiful job on the tory of the parachute. (Cont’d from page 1, col. 3) John Schulte, batting practice field . . . Always obliging, the vocal, assisted by some truly fine backing by the band. no first hand accounts of the Pitcher Paul Schreiber, Road Air Raiders’ athletic officers the-hole. Yep, our boy had a game at hand but if there Secretary Rex Weyant and summoned 2,000 Marines and knack of rolling with his op­ Trainer Eddie Froelich. put them to work moving WINDSOCK ponent’s punches, thereby ren­ were, a lot of people around (Cont’d from page 2, col. 2) here would hang their heads Cash awards of $1,500 each bleachers, goal posts, markers, dering a potential knockout etc. . . . the job was finished blow almost harmless. The in shame. But I think that in were voted to Walter Owen, in 22 minutes flat. all fairness to the officers we groundkeeper and Fred Logan, beg your pardon— not a fighter morning papers gave us a should take into consideration clubhouse attendant; $750 each — a boxer, a smart, clever, in­ graphic description of his prow­ telligent, lion-hearted example ess— after the fight. At. the the fact that they were up to Pete Provite, clubhouse at­ New York Yankees Ai*e In against a fresher team which tendant, and Pat O’Dougherty, of the higher type athlete, still sound of the bell, Thunderbolt Winning the pennant is a unmarked after 15 knockouts. proceeded to roll this way and had all the vitality of young­ bat boy, and $500 to Mark habit with Joe McCarthy and sters. I repeat that it is a Roth, veteran road secretary Of course these 15 wins all that way with every punch. his warriors. It is the seventh occurred in a local gym, where shame that the game cannot who has been sick all season. time the Yanks have won the After he stopped rolling, his be written play by play be­ The following players in the the smart boys couldn’t spot American League title in eight him. Acting on Harry’s advice, seconds had dragged him to his cause the Headquarters team armed forces were voted $500 years, and the fourteenth title corner and explained very care- did pull some very nice plays each: Joe DiMaggio, Charley we promoted a “ double saw- pennant captured. Now comes buck” and sent it to him to lully to him why he wasn’t on the A/Sers. Ruffing, Phil Rizzuto, Buddy the Jest when they meet St. eligible to speak over the Hassett, Tom Henrich, George invest for us. “ Thunderbolt From the beginning it was a Louis Cardinals in the World Sam”— a nom-de-plume chosen microphone. runaway, because any team Selkirk and Norman Branch. Series. There are still a num­ that scores 18 runs in three for the psychological effect that Even now, vivid memories of ber of disappointed local fans it would no doubt have on all that occasion are very deeply innings and then loses track who were turned down on of the rest of them must have opponents— was soon to exhibit imbedded in my mind. Yes, I Army trainers at Princeton tickets in advance, and checks his fistic ability in a legitimate remember that fight as if it quite a ball-club. University have formed a foot­ came back. Some day they After the game the A/Sers contest. Since our man was had happened only two pay­ ball team with about 40 can­ will bow to the scalpers. strictly an unknown, we stood days ago. In fact, It did hap­ issued a challenge to the old- didates and expect to play a timers for a basketball game a very good chance of getting pen two paydays ago. The series of games with the Tiger MUSIC BOX the better end of 10-1 odds. stockholder’, our false, fair- to be played at the gymnasium freshmen — a regular Army- (Cont’d from page 2, col. 3) on Monday evening. We are Duke and I weren’t in a weather friends from room 209, Navy affair . . . Dave Smukler, position to attend the scene still remind us, from time to wondering if they will accept who quit pro football for the or will they claim that basket­ Duke Ellington’s “ A Slip of of the massacre, because we time, that $20 is $20 and that army, has been given his medi­ the Lip,” featuring Ray Nance had made previous commit­ they have only a limited amount ball is too fast. I really be­ cal discharge. lieve that if the game is played and Johnny Hodges, with Ray ments to a certain branch of of patience. They have really it will be pretty close but I Keep your eye peeled for also taking a good trumpet the war department. [I was been very square about the don’t dare to predict a winner that Navy grid team this fall solo. On the other side we guarding Post No. I and he whole matter, tho. Even now, as I think that I have got . . . In addition to the gang find a “ Sentimental Lady,” was stationed at Post No. II.] I have lowered our debt by just about as deep as person­ that licked the North Carolina Hodges taking the honors on We didn’t worry a bit, tho. $6.50. Shining shoes for them alities are allowed to go in Cloudbursts, 31-0, Saturday, this superbly played melody by Harry had explained that twice a day isn’t half bad— this man’s Army. the Naval Academy has just ac­ the Duke, which is by far the “ Thunderbolt” had an ace-in- Duke says.