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PPF 9 IPRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE Gifts C Mar. -Apr. 1944 PPF900179 SAILORS' SPECIAL EDITION PPA Mac! Mark Boot Training My dear Mr. Curtis: Navy Thank you, in the President's behalf, for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the booklet "HEY, MAC!". He appreciates your kind ppt q-B thought and I have pleasure in conveying his good wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Arthur Curtis, Esq., Box 421, Athens, Georgia. Navy dd SAM FOX 1 SAILORS' SPECIAL EDITION PRICE $1.-$ .50 IN MILITARY CAMPS Hey, Mac!" ch rate- YPP1 Y A Story of Boot Training given qw w in the U.S. Navy re- ac- L of of is Lon to Corps After er of men- Navy, This is a view of the command review given at Farragut Naval x18 Idaho Training station, largest in the West, during visit of Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, USN, chief of the Bureau of Personnel. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO. rtook members quickly us serv- e up refuse For this By ARTHUR CURTIS e plan Ex-Apprentice Seaman, U.S. Navy under- be de- and SAM FOX Chief Specialist, U. S. Navy the heads dertake to To FRanklin Delans Rosselt Pressdent of the United States 12 our most Illustrons alummnal with but wishes, Administion, and respect twom arthur circles class ag 43 "Hey, Mac!" Box 421 athana, Ga, A Story of Boot Training in the U.S. Navy "THE GRINDER" ack DEDICATION This book's for Recruit Company 269 (A helluva bunch, but it was mine); And for our commander, a real Fox Who eased us over many knocks; And for any other happy nut Who's run the course at Farragut; For every gob who gets his gravy In Uncle Sam's amphibious Navy; And also for the U.S. A., For which we fight each single day. A.S.C. Each of the six camps at Farragut Idaho Naval Training station has a mammoth drill hall like the one shown above. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO. By ARTHUR CURTIS Ex-Apprentice Seaman, U.S. Navy and SAM FOX Chief Specialist, U. S. Navy CONTENTS INDUCTION I "You men will have a choice to make as to the branch of the service Induction 3 in which you will serve in this war-Army, Navy, or Marines! Only En Route Sailor, Get Your Clothes 4 under one man in four in this room, at a maximum, can go to the Navy, the present law. And the Navy does not accept all who apply. 5 Barracks 4A13 taken." Only those who come up to the standards set by the Navy will be The Grinder 7 II A ripple of murmurs ran through the room. Navy Haircut Chief Specialist, Sammy White I2 "I want the Navy," said one man to the man beside him, "so I can take that machinist's course they have. How about you, Mate?" 14 Shots Again "I want to get into " the aviation corps, and do weather work. The 14 Scuttlebut Army is bigger " 14 Knots But not better," interpolated the first speaker, "There's a lot 15 of opportunity in the Navy." Ship's Service "That Commando force in the Marines sure looks good to me," Captain's Inspection (I) 17 a burly youngster of seventeen was saying, 'I got Pop's consent last Captain's Inspection (II) 19 week, and Mom went along, SO here I am. I won't be eighteen until 20 Captain's Inspection (III) next month, but look's there." He flexed a huge bicep. "I gotta 22 buddy training at the Farragut, Idaho, Naval Training Station, under Maggie's Britches a Chief named Sam White, who was an All-American football player." Nautical Lore 24 "Whadda" you gonna' do mate?" Liberty (I) 31 "Aw, I don't care. I'm still mad at my draft board," griped back Liberty (II) 33 an answer. Scullery Detail 35 The men were all seated on benches in a huge room in a reception center awaiting final induction. A sailor came out and announced Square Knot Admirals 37 that the final physical examination would begin immediately. Scuttlebut 40 "Line up in single file, men, and march upstairs. You will get your Battalion Watch 40 final physical examination. If you pass, you are in the service. Some 42 of you will fail this examination. Come down and see me immediately Company Office 46 after you have this news. Now everybody line up, strip from the Songs waist up, and march upstairs. Don't get out of line. You will be Boats 47 checked by about fifteen doctors each. Remember that these men Captain's Review 50 do nothing but check men, and they know their business. If any of 56 you have any complaints afterwards, please see me then." Graduation The men did as directed. A single line wormed its may through the fourteen reception rooms in which the various parts of the physical examination were given. "Any broken bones?" Copyright 1944 by A. S. Curtis "Ever have a hernia?" Published by A. S. Curtis "Ever had a venereal disease?" Addresses Lockbox 121 Cambridge 38, Mass. 432 No. Lakewood Ave., Baltimore 24, Md. "Sit down and read all the letters on that chart with your left eye." 1 Lockbox 421, Athens, Georgia "Numbers II, 13, and 21. Have those molars taken care of when you get to camp, fellow." Boot Camp. Have a good meal, mate, and here's a meal ticket to eat with. Be back here after lunch." "How old are you?" "Thank you, sir." The recruit Boot-to-be walked down the stairs "Eighteen, sir." "How long did you go to school?" and out the door. He passed the Griper, who was saying, "I finished high school last week, sir." "The Sawbones turned me down; he says I have a distemperate dis- "Have any trouble there? What do you want to do?" position and high blood pressure. What's the matter here, anyway? "No sir, I did not have any trouble. I stood fourth in my class. Say, let me into this; who wants to be a civvy any more, anyway?" There's a war going on!" I want to go into aviation." "See your selection officer after you are inducted. Any insanity in your family? Ever had a nervous breakdown?" EN ROUTE "No, sir." The long train sputtered its way through the Rockies, and Nature "All right. Move on to the next room. Next man! Now, let's see, unrolled her many marvels in this stupendous gallery of exquisite art. your name is Brown? Your papers say you went to Harvard Col- "Look at that one. It's got snow on it 'way at the top. I'll bet that lege. Is that right?" snow is there all the year round." "Yes, sir." "Did you see that herd of antelope early this morning? They cer- "Hmmm." A ten-second pause, then, "What do you think of Yale? tainly did run when they saw the train." That's all right, don't answer. Ever had any insanity in the family?" "How long before we get to the diner again? I'm hungry, and The line was working its way around through the battery of rooms, those dollar train meals are certainly good. We won't be in Farragut numbered one to fourteen in big black or red letters on cardboard until tomorrow morning." cards, to the selection benches. "These Pullman coaches certainly are nice. I slept like a log last "You want to join up with the Navy, eh? How old are you?" night. Two nights on the train! Boy, this Idaho certainly is far 'One week to nineteen, sir. Graduated High School last fall, and enough away from old Iowa." worked as a printer's apprentice until last week, when I was drafted. "This is a big country, Mac." I would like to do printing for the Navy." "It sure is, and I'm at one end and my gal is at the other. I wonder "Even been in jail?" if Idaho is anything like New York City, at all? I changed induction "No sir." centers and went in at Chicago." "Ever had venereal disease?" "Idaho is like New York City in one way mainly; they are both inside of the U.S.A." "No sir." "Do you owe any money?" "Pipe down, wise guy." "Ten dollars due on my saxaphone. I play in a band." "All right boys, one more round of "Annie Laurie," and then we "Married or single?" will all go to dinner." "Single until next August." A porter was coming through the train, and paused on the plat- "Your medical report says you're all right. The Navy accepts you. form of this coach to answer a question. You will be sent to U.S. Naval Training Station, Farragut, Idaho, for "Ah knows yo' is hungry, suh. De Service comes fust, den de rest Boot Training, and at the completion of your training, if you qualify, ob' de train. De boys in dis' train comes fust, suh, dey is goin' to whip to a trade school or other school for specialized training. If you do de pants offn' Hitlah, Mussoloney, and Herohito!" not qualify for further training, you will probably be given leave and then assigned to sea duty. If you are certain you wish the Navy, hold up your right hand and be sworn in." The oath of allegience was administered. "All right, come back after dinner, and complete your papers. Then "Quiet, men! In thirty minutes you will all be in Farragut, to be- you will have a seven day leave (if you wish to take it) to clean up gin your training. You might want to know something about what your affairs. Next week at this time you will be on the train for you can expect." 3 2 The car became quiet, and the transportation specialist, whose job it was to cart men from induction centers to the camp, continued. had many disappointed customers who expected to be hurt and "You will hear a lot of rumors about what is going to happen to weren't. Fall in, men, through that door." you. Most of it is just plain scuttlebutt, SO forget it. You do get shots "The same exam we got in Denver, we get over. That's to make in the arms, but only as medical prevention. One of those shots may sure that no flukes get by the local draft boards, that's all. One or two save your life. There is no such thing as a square needle six inches long get through in every hundred men, I hear, and then they catch them which is shot into the fleshy portions of your hind seat. here. Well, here goes my shirt, SO let's go!" "Now, every one of you has a name of his own now, but in fifteen "Is that the needles up there, Joe? Oooh. Go ahead, you're next, minutes that will stop. For the next several weeks, everybody here is get your arms swabbed, then take one in each arm. It doesn't seem to hurt much, does it? Look, that guy didn't even know he was stuck." going to be called 'Mac.' "You men are going to wash your own clothes, make your own The line filed by and came to the clothing outfitting in due time. beds, and clean your own bathrooms. You will be under the toughest This mass-production organization fitted a man out from head to toe in ten minutes. training period in the Navy. But everybody who tries will come through it O.K. And most of you will weigh twenty pounds more, "Step up; and that's all. No, that's all, you're fitted! Next! Move, mate, we got your size all right." and be feeling better than you ever felt before in your lives. "Now if you have any personal belongings, get ready to mail them "Open the bag, and throw these shoes in after you try them on." home. The Navy gives you everything you need. And when you "Try this jumper on, and then take it off. Put it in your bag and move on. Next!" are spoken to here, don't answer 'O. K.' The correct form of ad- "What sa' matter, mate, hat too small? Try this'n." dress to a superior is 'Yes, sir!' "This is your Pea Coat, mate. Put 'er on." "There is only one thing more you men need to know about being The line led back to the reception center receiving room, and now happy in training. That is the gem of advice, a pearl of wisdom all the men were lined up in Navy clothes. snatched from the ripe hands of old Mother Experience. In the Navy, "All right, men," said a tiny sailor with a booming voice, "pipe men, if you want to get along, there are two rules to remember above down! I'm going to teach you how to fix your clothes for stamping all: Keep your mouth shut, men; and keep your bowels open! That's your name on every garment. Now your clothes are all in that mat- all!" tress cover. Lay the mattress cover on the deck and lay your clothes on it. All of you! The deck, mate, is what you used to call the floor. Put 'em on the deck!" SAILOR, GET YOUR CLOTHES "Line up over there, men." BARRACKS 4A13 The men filed out of the huge busses which carried them from the depot to their point of final induction. The huge room into which The hundred and twenty recruits, flush with color over their new they filed was soon filled. A sailor began a spiel about personal be- uniforms, piled out of the bus and entered the wooden barracks. Up longings, repeating in detail what had been told on the train. the stairs they went, and found beds-upper and lowers. "After you pass through your medical exam you will get your Each man was laden with a long white bag about five feet long, clothes and then your present garments and possessions will be sent containing all his clothes and personal belongings. home for you. The Navy gives you everything you need, men, ex- "Hey, Mac, help me get this stuff into my sea bag. The barracks cept a safety razor, and beginning next month the recruits will get bag goes under the mattress." that. "Hey, Mac, does anybody know what time we go to sleep? There's "Now file into that room, strip to the waist, take off your shoes, and a sign up there outside that says lights out at 2100. What time is go through those doors for your physical. 2100?" "You men are going to get your shots today. Yeah, your first shots. "Hey, Mac, what time is 2100?" Every sailor here has taken them, mate, and it's your turn now. Don't This question rippled through the room from one end to the other. be surprised if you don't feel them. Our shot-givers are artists. We've "2100 is nine o'clock," said someone, "and it's five of nine now." 5 4 "Wow! Hey, Mac, help me put the stuff in my sea bag will you?" "Lights out!" "Hey! Turn 'em on!" A chorus of voices took up the call. "Pipe down!" THE GRINDER The voices ceased. "In the Navy, once the lights are turned off, they are not turned on, "Hit the deck! Reveille, men, rise and shine!" except in case of emergency," said the temporary guard, opening the "Hey, what time is it, anyway?" door so that the beam of entering light showed him swinging his club. "It's 0530." The room was quiet for a moment, then after the door closed a "They certainly don't wait for the chickens to come out around tremor of nervous prattle went out over the darkened room. here." "Well, Mac, we're in the Navy now." "Hit the deck!" "I wouldn't say this bunk is better than my own at home." "Hey, get the water!" "Hey, Mac, you're not at home now; there's a war going on. "Get the waa-tter!" laughed a chorus of voices. You're in the Navy now. This bunk is plenty snug." "On with your clothes, men, and outside. Line up outside in single "PIPE DOWN!" from the temporary guard. file, according to size. That means the big men in front." "Aw, sign off." A man in brown khaki uniform, with a ship's anchor on the front "WHO SAID THAT? THE NEXT GUY WHO PIPES UP of his cap, was speaking. In short while they were all outside, with CLEANS THE HEAD UNTIL 2400!" a Chief Specialist addressing them again. The room was quiet instantly. One by one the men began drop- "How many of you have served a hitch in the Navy before? How ping off to sleep, and the sounds of their slumber belabored the ether. many have had some military experience? Step forward, and stand "Haw-haw-haw-haw-pffffooo snored one. over here. The rest go back to your barracks on the double, and "Pfttt-pfftt-pfftt straighten out your sheets, then report out here at обоо." "Chooee-WAHH Chooee-WAHHH Chooee-WAHHH " He turned to the remaining men, and questioned each about his "FSSS-OOhhh FSSS-OOhhh FSS-OOhhh." experience, then appointed officers and alternate officers. Bzzzzz-Ooeeeee " "Bzzzz-Ooeeeee "You're the Recruit Chief Petty Officer-C.P.O. is your title. Now, The lights went on suddenly. your title will be M.A.A. or Master at Arms. You are the Company "HEY, WHO LIVES IN THIS PIGSTY! HIT THE DECK! Yeoman. Now you, C.P.O., you are my alter ego. When I am not C'MON, HIT THE DECK!" here you run the company just as if you were I. You are the Master "Hit the deck! C'mon, Mac, Battalion Guard is here and says we've at Arms, and that means every spot on the deck must be clean enough got to clean up this place right away. There's a goldbraid on the to eat off of. Every bucket must be in place before and after using; every swab must be free of lint-a swab is a mop; no spots of any rounds tonight. C'mon, Mac. Out of bed!" kind must be on the deck or any place else; if there is, then you may "Hey, Mac, out of bed. Hit the deck." go before the Captain's Mast. And you over there, you're the yeo- "Hey, guard, this guy won't get out of bed." "He won't, eh?" The guard walked over to a fire bucket and picked man. You keep records of everything, and see that everything that has to be done by the company is done on time. You're known as it up, half full of water. the Company Stooge." "WHO won't get out of bed?" He paused, and cleared his throat. Splash! "Now, when anybody in the company addresses me, he savs 'Sir.' "Hey, who the H-- do you think you are?" That goes for every other officer in the camp, too. That's the first "Who the H-- do you think YOU are!?! C'mon, Mac, out of lesson you learn here. bed. Hit the deck! You clean all the commodes in the Head. On "It's обоо. Line them up for marching. Two squads, ranks of four, the double, or it'll be all the latrines, too." according to size. Let's go! We've got a war to win!" "Forward-march!" 7 6 The line moved forward like a snake unraveling itself from a deep brimming with the sentiments of curiosity, or else carrying the prods sleep. "When I say march, I mean MARCH! Get some snap into it! of jibes. "Hey, Mac, what company?" Move your feet there, or ,, you'll wish you had. C'mon, left, right, left, "Hey, Mac, where ya' from?" right, left, right, left. "Hey, Mac, anybody from Minnie-sotaa?" "Count for them, recruit C.P.O." "Barber bait! Barber bait!" " "Left, right, left, right, left, right, left. "You'll be sorry!" An advanced company passed them on the grinder, and their re- "Hey, Mac, what's yer' company number?" cruit C.P.O. was singing in rhythm, "HIP, right, HIP, right, HIP, "Did you say you've got some from Missouri? Any from Jeffer- " right, HIP. son City? What's his name, and what barracks are you in?" The rookie took up the hint, and marched the men down the Inside the mess hall was a big sign, which read, "Welcome to the grinder under his new power. Best Fed Navy in The World." "HIP, right, HIP, right, HIP, right, HIP-HIP, right, HIP, right, The line moved on, each man picking up his plate and coffee mug HIP, right, HIP. and soup bowl, and collecting his silver-a knife, a fork, and a spoon- "Aabbooouuutt FACE!" shouted the regular C.P.O. and soon a distribution line of considerable respectability was reached. The company moved in all directions at once. Some looked each Half a dozen men on a 'ready, aim, fire' line put something on each other in the eye, some tried to pass others, some marched off in one man's tray as he passed, including a double order of coffee. The line direction, some in another. wound out and found seats on the benches in the huge mess hall. A string of words issued from the mouth of the C.P.O. which can- "Hey, this food is OooKkk! You certainly do get enough!" not be printed here. "Hey, Mac, what's this stuff here?" "Back to your original places! Now you're all going to learn to "Why it looks like rice." do that command right now, if we all stay here and practice it until "Yes, but it doesn't taste like rice." the war is over. Now: right foot six inches back of the left foot, "Put something on it, and see what that does. Here, I just put then turn on the soles of your feet, and end up with your heels to- some salt on it. That makes it taste O. K." gether and your toes facing out at a forty-five degree angle. "Wait, put some pepper on it. I just did that, and that makes it "Hey, you over there! You, yes, you! Fall out and come here. taste fine." Now you stand right here, and stomp your left foot, saying, 'this is "Hey, Mac, it tastes O. K. with sugar, too!" my left foot; then stomp your right foot, saying 'this is my right "Anybody figured out yet what it is?" foot. Now do that for these boys fifty times on each foot. At ease, "Naw, it's good, that's all, SO we're eating it." men, for the performance." The performance was given, then the drill continued, with the fol- lowing words: "Tenshun! Now, let that be a lesson to all of you. The next man "C'mon guys, fall out, and let's get the barracks cleaned up. A who shows he doesn't know his left from his right will be sent up Goldbraid is going to inspect us today, sometime this morning. If in front of Battalion Headquarters to give a full hour's performance! we get back in time, we can have a morning smoke. Let's go." Foorr-warrddt-MARCH!" The company moved forward again, appearing from the side of the grinder like some huge centipede, and marched until morning chow. "Line up over there and have chow, men, then form ranks and "Boy, this was some day!" "Let's hope this first day was the hardest one we'll have." march back to the barracks to clean the place up. I want every man "Boy, does my bunk feel good. I wouldn't move for anything. If in his right place beginning and 1300 for afternoon drills. See you the Captain came by here now, I'd simply say, "Captain, come back at 1300, men." tomorrow. I'm too tired to salute you now." The men marched over to the mess hall. From all sides came voices 9 8 bet we marched ten miles today. There isn't a spot on I didn't cover." tired to undress before a little snooze. I'm too busy to boys, if anyone should come." NAVY HAIRCUT came in with four letters in his hand. men! Quiet! I'm mailman for the rest of you. I've "Hit the deck! C'mon, hit the deck! We all get our hair cuts this in my hand for all hundred-odd of you. " morning." from the bunks followed which would have done credit "Saa-ay! I got a hair cut two days ago!" Cocoanut Grove fire or any other life-and-death "Well, you get another one now. A Navy cut. And you'll re- member it the rest of your life." guys, there are just four letters altogether. Let's see The men lined up outside. for the same guy." "Men, we all will be haircutted today at the barber shop in Ship's Dunk him in the showers!" yelled someone in dis- Service. Ship's Service is the name for recreation hall. It's over such action was taken. The men dragged themselves off there about one hundred feet away. The haircut is part of our medical soon the lights went off. stuff. Now line up, march over, and four men get into the chairs. sonorous sounds began to penetrate the air as had pene- The rest wait in line. It takes exactly two minutes maximum to get the previous night, but this time with minor additions. the complete haircut, SO all can be finished up before chow. Tenshun! Forward-march!" hip-right, hip-right, hip said the platoon leader The company marched up to the barbers, and four men sat down in the chairs. said the Master at Arms muttering to himself, "It's Mac! Some day when you say it's clean they're going to "Haircut costs a dime, men. It goes into a fund for dependents of over here, and make you eat off that spot on the deck. sailors. Get your ticket at the cashier's." Mac, use some elbow grease!" "Boy, look at that!" any files, or boxes, or clips, or anything. " "He just runs the clipper down the center of your head down to said over and over, tossing in his bed. the scalp, then trims 'er off on both sides down through the bottom of what used to be a sideburn." Brown is here, sir!" said another between snores. "Get up, Mac, you're all done. No, we don't have any mirrors in an end bunk was reciting a little poem in his sleep. here. We cut according to regulations. You're done, Mac; I know centipede was happy quite you just sat down. You're done; go back to your barracks and see Until a frog in fun whether you've got anything else to cut off, and if you want some Said, "Pray, which leg goes after which?" more cut off, I'll pin a ribbon on you myself. NEXT!" This wrought him up to such a pitch "Hey, is that you, Joe? Boy, what a difference that makes!" He lay distracted in a ditch "Gosh, I hope nobody sees me for a month!" Considering how to run. " "Don't worry, Mac, nobody 'll see YOU for sometime. We're in detention for at least three weeks, until we get our shots and see whether we break out with something. Then, if we break out, we get quarantined, and nobobdy sees you for a week after that! And don't worry about that appearance. That's the way the Navy wants to see you, and just to prove it, we're all going and have our pictures taken for our I.D. cards! You wear the I.D. around your neck as long as you're in the Navy!" 10 11 head paper, and must be signed in your own name. For second of- CHIEF SPECIALIST SAM WHITE fenses, 500 times on head paper. For third offenses, a public per- formance on the grinder, reading an essay of 1000 sentences at the "Hey, you guys, line up over there. C'mon, line up! You, you top of your lungs. Now, does anybody here use profane language? big stiff, take that cotton out of your ears, or I'll knock your block Good, I though nobody did. off. Now sit down on that grinder, I'm going to make a little speech. "Now, what goes for boots, goes for towels and sheets and blankets. Yeh, sit down! On that hot grinder, yeh! Yeh, you lug, what kind Keep your own clean and you won't have to wash everyone else's of a guard duty do you have tonight, you? You don't have a guard? in the company. Well, you do now. You're on inside guard from 0200 to 0400 tonight; "Now, you tough guys! Anybody caught picking on a littler guy that's two a. m. to four a. m. Inside! If it were cold out I'd give you answers to Sammy White, personally. He has a choice of taking outside, but it's hot, SO you take the inside guard. Any questions? on somebody from the camp boxing team his own weight, or taking "Now, you guys are mine for eight weeks. You may be wonder- on Sammy White. And for anybody who doesn't know it, Sammy ing who I am, yeh, who I am. White is advisory boxing and wrestling coach for this camp. You tough guys remember that. "Well, you'll find out soon enough. "My name is White, yeh, White. But that's just my name, that's "Now, you Goldbrickers! There are four or five of you in every company at the start of training. Yeah, four or five at the start! all. Yeh, some of you guys will be saying my name should be Black, But there was never a Goldbricker who graduated from a class of because my heart is black, but that's nobody's business but my own. Sammy White, and I'm making no exceptions for this company. In I've got a reputation in this camp for being a tough guy, yeh, a tough about a week, I'll know who lays down on the job, and boy, then you guy. Anybody who thinks that reputation is a phony, meet me in Goldbrickers better watch out! We'll have midnight marches, and the gym at any time. That goes for you, you big lug over there! special cleanup work, and permanent head duty. Anybody who ex- Yeh, you, you! Wanna' test my reputation? Well, keep quiet, then, cuses himself too many times to get out of marching by going to I'm still making a speech. the head, will be made master of the latrines. He will stand and turn "Now, I'm here to make sailors out of you. Looking you over, the water on and off every time there is business there, for three days. I think that as a whole you're a pretty likely-looking bunch. Ninety Anybody who runs over to sick bay every morning to get out of per cent of you are really going to know your stuff when you get out marching to colors will be kept on till the last week and then trans- from under my heel. And the other ten per cent is going to wish ferred to a buffer company to repeat the whole eight-week schedule. you did know it. "And that's just a taste of what you might get from Sammy White. "Anybody who sasses an officer or recruit officer is going to have Ninety per cent of you will think I'm one of the greatest guys who his hat put in his mouth and wear it there for forty-eight hours. Any- ever lived, and write me letters once a month, but I'm not interested body caught with dirty boots is going to wash the boots of every man in you guys. Right now I'm talking to the ten per cent who are in the company. Now, there is a rule here in this camp that all wash- going to look for me afterwards on dark street corners! ing must be done by 2100, which is nine p. m. to civvies, but for a "Now just remember, men! Anybody who shoots square with man caught with dirty boots, I personally will make an exception Sammy White will get more than a square deal. But if you don't and let him stay up until every boot in the whole company is washed. your body and soul better belong to God!" If it takes all night, that's his business. And whenever that happens, I personally will come over the morning after and inspect every boot, and if one is dirty, he will wash them all again the next night. That's the way you learn ot keep boots clean in the Navy. "Now some of you men may like to swear. Well, go ahead, if you want to. But any man I hear using profanity will never forget it. Now, for your first offense, I want an essay of 100 repeat sentences, saying, 'I do not use profanity in the Navy'. This essay is written on 12 13 SHOTS AGAIN The instructor, a seaman second class, made a dramatic pause. "Now I want every man here to tie that knot. Then I'll run over "Whew! Shots again! Every time we turn around we get some. the other fifteen knots before the day is done." This is our third set, isn't it? Each of the recruits took the two ends of a rope in his hands and "Yeah, we've got one more." with determination set diligently to work. "Ouch! Hey guy, practice on somebody else!" "Pipe down! You're the only one who's squawked,-and if you hadn't pulled your arm away just before I plugged the needle, you wouldn't SHIP'S SERVICE have gotten that in the wrong place." "Undress Blues tonight, men! You all go to Ship's Service at 1830." "Hope this one isn't as bad as that second typhoid. Boy, the re- The C.P.O. was quiet a moment. action from that one really was something." "Mr. White, how often do we get to go to Ship's Service?" "Yeah, but that was the only one we felt. And that shot may save "Monday and Saturday while in Detention, the other five days your life some day; whereas otherwise you might die from typhus." after you get out." "I'm not complaining." "But that's only so long as you do everything all right. The last "Oh, no. The same guys always do all of the griping." company I had went once to Ship's Service in the first four weeks." "Move on, Mac, we've got lot's of sticking to do, and we don't stick A ripple of murmurs began to make themselves audible. some where they ought to be stuck, for their own good." "No talking in ranks! 'Tenshun! Now I want everybody im- maculate by 1830. Clean skivvy shirts, clean undress blues, clean boots, shoes shined, everybody shaved. Fall out, men, and return to your barracks. Be back from Ship's Service and in bed by 2030." SCUTTLEBUT The rookies scattered like chicks running to be fed. "What's that hole they're digging over in front of Ship's Service?" By 1830 a long line began filing out of the barracks, and into the "If it were in any other part of the country, I'd say there was several entrances of Ship's Service went members of Company 269. another filling station going up. That's always a fifty-fifty bet." "Company number, Mac? Let's see yes, that's on the list. "The Chaplain is digging a hole down SO he can tap the Devil on Detention company. Go ahead company number, Mac? Let's the head and end the war." see the name and number on the back of your jumper "Pipe, down, wise guy, The Chaplain is a great fellow. He's a The men filed by the guards and broke up into friendship groups regular guy." of fours or fives. One group went on a sightseeing tour. "Look, there's a bowling alley! About a dozen alleys, too." "There's where we take our shoes once they get torn. Somebody said we march the soles right out of these new shoes in just three KNOTS weeks." "Say. Ice cream sundaes! I'll bet that line takes an hour to get "Men, one thing every man in the Navy has got to do is learn through." to tie knots. There are all kinds of knots, each with a special pur- "Let's get in line and get some now." pose." "Naw, let's see what the rest of the place is like, then come right mental. A hush fell over the men crowded into the rigging loft at Regi- back." "Say! Do you see what I see? Isn't that apple pie? And ain't "Now this is a square knot. It's about the simplest knot in the them things hot dogs?" Navy and the most useful. This left end is known as the Standing "Boy, this is some place!" Part. This end on the right is called the Bitter End. Now, right "Hey, you guys, look, they sell about a bucket of milkshake at the end over left end and then the next step is left end over right. Now, other end of this long counter for a nickel! It's a big paper cup about the finished product is a square knot." twice as big as any glass you ever saw." 15 14 "And that's not all. Right across from the milkshake counter is a candy counter." home. I mean to be able to go into a drug store, sit down, and have "Yeh, I see it. They've got a lot of doo-dads. Anchors and gold- some pretty waitress bring all this stuff to us instead of having to wait in line for it." embroidered stuff with "U.S. NAVY" on it. They've got shaving cream, and all kinds of current magazines selling at special service He moved a fat hand to his mouth with the delicacy of a butcher men's rates. "Reader's Digest" sells for fifteen cents." throwing meat on the scale, bit into a hot dog, then swigged it down "Say, what's that way over there?" with a gulp of milkshake, and just before the new show on the movie "Why, pool tables, and ping pong tables!" juke box began, added, panting, "People back home don't realize what we go through here!" "Boy!" "Hey, there's a coca cola machine! I haven't had a coke since I left Des Moines." "Hey, Mac, lookit that Movie Juke box. You just drop a dime "Twenty hundred. Twenty hundred! Ship's Service is closed for the night!" in 'er and see a talkie. It's like going to a movie." "Well, what should we do first, now that we've walked all around The last of the stragglers were going through the door. It was a little group of three men. The guard at the door was frisking each the place?" man thoroughly as he left, running his big hands over their chest, "Let's get some milkshakes." trousers, and back. "Let's get some sundaes." "Here's a candy bar, Mac. Step back in and get rid of it in one "Let's get some hotdogs!" minute or I'll have to throw it away. No perishable leaves Ship's "Let's sign up at those tables over there." Service. Medical order." "Why not look over the top deck first, and then work our way "Say Mac," growled the offender, his voice laden with sarcasm, from one end to the other. They might be giving this stuff away up- "What's your ambition in life, anyway?" stairs for all we know." "Here wise guy, gimmie that candy bar! Now scram, before I "Aw..." turn you in!" "O. K., sounds like a good idea." The guard began running his hands over the chest of the last of The group of five climbed the stairs and found themselves on a the stragglers and added as a parting shot, "My ambition in life, Mac, second floor given over to a libary, table games, and lounge chairs. is to get to do this kind of work in the WAVES!" "Say, Mac," said one of the five to a library attendant with a tone of sophistication in his voice, "How many books do you have here?" CAPTAIN'S INSPECTION The attendant held his foot over the counter and said, "See any boots on that leg? You are Mac, SO long as you have boots. You "Ten-shun! Tomorrow we have Captain's inspection. Today is call me Mate. I graduated last Tuesday. I'm Ship's Company now." Friday, and it's Field Day." "Ooh uh uh, excuse me! I didn't know there was any class The C.P.O. paused a moment and looked his company over from distinctions in Boot Camp. C'mon, men, let's get that ice cream. one end to the other. Not a man in the company moved his head. "Does anybody know what that means? Well, you only think you do. But by tomorrow noon when it's over you'll have full knowl- edge! That means you'll know all you need to know and some to spare. "Now, first of all every single article of personal gear has got to be The sightseers were now sitting at a table downstairs on the main washed and dried and rolled up in the right place in your sea bag deck, watching a talking movie on the movie juke box screen, and they were all eating ravenously. In the hands of the chubbiest were by 0800 tomorrow. "Every man here takes two shaves-one tonight and one tomorrow. two hot hogs (left hand) and a huge chocolate milkshake (right hand). Every man except Toots over there who doesn't shave yet, and my On the table before him were two pieces of apple pie. The talking orders are for him to cut that hair off with the scissors tonight, and stopped for a moment, and as another dime was being inserted in the then go through that same motion again tomorrow. movie juke box the gourmand said: "Gosh, what I'd give to be back 17 16 "Now, you all have a set of undress blues that you haven't worn yet. Well, that's what you'd better have, because that's what you're got a special Chamber of Horrors for goldbrickers on Captain's In- all going to wear tomorrow. spection clean up. "And you know that new pair of oxford lows that you haven't worn "Dismissed! On the double. yet? Well, that's what you put on your feet tomorrow. "And your boots better be scrubbed SO clean they look like new ter be in shipshape." "Platoon leader, I'll be back at 1600 to inspect. And everything bet- because they've got to look like they've never been worn before, too. You can hang them on the radiator to dry after washing, tonight. That's an exception for Captain's inspection. "Your hats have got to have that pearly white appearance. Anybody CAPTAIN'S INSPECTION (II) here who doesn't have a new white one had better produce one by "Tenshun!" tomorrow that looks like new, or else tell Sammy White why! And Sammy White doesn't take any excuses, because there are no ex- "Well, it's 1600. Here I am. "Everything shipshape, platoon leaders?" cuses in the Navy! "You'll all wear hats and that special black neckerchief tomorrow. "Everything shipshape, sir!" Anybody here know why we wear that neckerchief? Well, I'll tell "Well, we'll see. Yeoman, get a pad of paper and a pencil and you tomorrow when you put it on. come here for inspection. Put down everything I say." "Yes sir." "Now this much concerns only yourselves. We've got the bar- racks to think about too. That barracks is going to be gone over "Under showers, put the following: soap spots on the deck of the shower room. twice tonight and once in the morning. And if I find a dirty spot, one dirty spot anywhere on any one of the three inspections I'm going "Water dripping from shower heads. to make that man will never forget it as long as he lives. He will "Windows not uniformly lowered for ventilation in shower room. scrub the whole deck in the barracks with his tooth brush "Now put the following down under Head: lint on floor "Spots on mirrors. "First platoon, you have from now until 1600 to wash your clothes, and then from 1600 to 2000 you will be cleanup detail. Dismissed! "Washbowl stops not uniform. "Dirty washbowls. On the double. "Second platoon! Squad leaders fall out. You be in charge of the "Water running in latrines. "Commode seats not raised. windows, with your squad as workers. "You, be in charge of the barracks deck. That means brushing, wet "Irish pennants on commode paper. "Now put this down under barracks Lint on deck swabbing, dry swabbing, and base boards. You, be in charge of every- "Bunks out of line. thing in the head-commodes, latrines, paper, mirrors, windows, wash "Dirty windows. bowls, deck, everything! You, take over the shower room and the company office. The yeoman will tell you what needs to be done He rubbed his finger over one bunk and it came away dirty. "Dirty bunks. if you have any doubts. And your squad will also do the ladder then "Water in fire hose. go outside and straighten up the rocks and grounds around the bar- "Bluejacket's Manuals not uniformly placed in shelves. " racks. He was back now to the barracks entrance from which he had "Now, as soon as each squad finishes its assigned task, report with begun. He took a white kerchief out of his pocket and rubbed it your squad leader to the platoon leader, leaving one man behind to across the top of the door sill at the entrance. guard and see that no one messes up your work. You, platoon leader, "In case you don't know it, this is what they used to do to the are assistant Master at Arms for this cleanup. You don't lift a finger, Captain when he was at Annapolis. except to see that everybody works, and I mean works! Because if "Dirty door sills. the work isn't done when they get through, you personally and the "Yeoman, give the platoon leader that list and let him post it on squad leaders are going to do it yourselves. the bulletin board, after he reads it over. The squad leaders are go- "And if you find any goldbricking, report it to me personally! I've ing to help him read it because it's such a difficult piece of literature. 18 19 And if the platoon and squad leaders don't understand it by tomorrow morning, they're all going back in ranks. those men, yeoman. Squad leaders, see that those things are taken "Now this is just a dress rehearsal men, the real thing comes tomor- care of immediately, within the next five minutes." row. But just to show how important a dress rehearsal is in the Navy, "Aye, aye, sir." "Now, men, what's our black neckerchief for? I'm going to punish just one man. Who cleaned those commodes?" Yes, you, Chit- ford." "I did, sir.' "Well, you're not fit to clean commodes. So I'm going to make "It's mourning for the death of the great English Admiral Nelson who saved the freedom of the seas." you Master of the Commodes for one week. That means you will "And who is Charley Noble?" be on duty in the morning, noon, and evening, sign everybody in and out, and pass out head paper. "The smokestack on the Galley," came the reply. "And what's an Irish Pennant?" "Everybody else here get the idea of what I want? Well, good. "Any loose end which is unnecessary. " Tomorrow is no rehearsal. It's the real thing. Everything has to be "Not, bad, not bad!" perfect. I mean PERFECT! That means everything we just went "And what's a Scotchman? And what's a Norman Pin? over, plus clean bedsheets and pillowcases, blankets properly folded, clean towels, and personal appearance perfect. Everybody got it? "What, doesn't anybody know? Well, you'll all find out next week in your lectures. Well, prove it tomorrow. "Now, you remember how I taught you to salute? Forearm raised "You begin washing clothes in one hour. Get some bunk rest until then. Up at 0400 tomorrow! from the horizontal to touch the forehead just above the right eye, wrist straight, fingers and thumbs firm-Hand, SALUTE-two! "Dismissed! "Good Again! Now don't get nervous when the Captain comes "Yeoman, stand by. Be here at 1900 tonight SO we can go through in. If we give a good salute, he may turn around and walk out because this again." he may think we are all on our toes. Remember, don't salute till the "Aye, aye, sir." signal is given. "Now, who is your Company Commander? Good. And who is your Battalion Commander? Good. And who is Regimental Com- CAPTAIN'S INSPECTION (III) mander? Good. And who is in charge of the whole station? The Captain, good. "Ten-shun!" "Well, they'll probably be here in ten minutes. Remember, your Good Morning, Mr. White. We've just finished cleanup. Every- eyes straight ahead. Don't watch the Captain. End of shoulder even thing is shipshape for Captain's inspection this morning." with the bunk. At ease! Master at Arms, grab a swab and do the "Good work. AT EASE! Platoon leaders, squad leaders, master ladder again, because when the Captain comes up it from the lower at arms, and yeoman fall out. Yeoman, get your paper and pencil deck, it's got to sparkle." and follow me. Platoon leaders, and others, fall in behind me. I'm "Yes, sir." going to have a final inspection this morning before the Captain comes. "On the double, not more than five minutes altogether. Platoon "Ten-SHUN!" leaders, help him out. Post one sentry on each window to tell us when the Captain is approaching the grounds. " He began a systematic coverage of the room going from stern to bow down to starboard side and beck on port side. "Sir, several cars have just pulled up outside." "Slade, dirty towel. Put that down, yeoman. Slade's squad leader "Good work, sentry." tend to it and see that a clean one is up immediately or none at all. "Back to your bunks, all. You too, sentry! Everybody but the Penalty, two hours night guard duty, 0200 to 0400. inside guard." "Gerbinski, dirty shoes. "Ten-shun! Now at ease. Next time attention is called the inside "Jones, towel improperly hung. guard will call it and it will mean the Captain is here." "Kelley, blankets incorrectly folded. "Ten-Shun!" shouted the Inside Guard, then saluting, he said, "Otherwise, not bad! Two hours night guard duty for each of "Good Morning, Captain. Apprentice Seaman Ralph Brown, Com- pany 269, inside guard, ready for inspection Captain." 20 21 "Carry on, Guard." The Captain, followed closely behind by a comet of Lieutenants "Nothing happened, I think," said his coach, and turning his head and other officers, cleared the top of the ladder and began entering shouted to the head coach, "Mark thirty-one!" the barracks doors. The head coach whispered into his telephone mouthpiece, and in "Hand, SALUTE!-Two!" Shouted the Master at Arms, and as a moment a red flag waved once at the butts. with one hand the company saluted. "What did I hit?" repeated the marksman. The Captain acknowledged the salute, and paused inside the door. "You hit Maggie's Britches. That red flag means you missed the He took a white kerchief from his pocket, ran it across the top of target completely. Take another shot. The first two are practice." the door. It came away clean. The marksman fired. Two hundred yards away the target went He paused to look at each man standing stiffly at attention, then down for marking at the butts, and came up with a marker just inside turned to the Chief Specialist. the last circle. "How long have you had this company, Chief White?" "What happened that time?" "Almost two weeks, Captain." "You just barely hit the target." "Well, then there is no point in my inspecting this morning. I've "Well, I'll get some bulls eyes for you before I'm through." seen you work before. Both you and your companies deserve a lot "I'll be surprised if you get them that way." of credit. I'll probably see you when you win the medal for company "Why, what did I do that was wrong?" marching, if you win it again as you have in the past." "You jerked your trigger finger just before you squeezed. That The Captain and his train-lieutenant commanders, lieutenants, and sends the muzzle of the rifle out of sights and makes you miss. Squeeze ensigns went down the ladder to continue the morning's inspections. 'er easy SO that you don't know when it is going to go off. Take in the slack in the trigger first." The marksman went through a few mock squeezes, loading an empty like!" "At ease, Men! Well, now you know what Captain's Inspection is breach. "How's this stance?" he inquired cautiously. "Whew," breathed the men. "It's swell for banging into Maggies' Britches, but not if you want "DISMISSED!" "That certainly was a thrill!" whispered one rookie. to hit the target. That right arm should lie around that butt near the shoulder like it was born there. The elbow of your left arm should Captains' inspection was over. be the base of a firm rest and form a straight angle of about 90 degrees, Remember that on your next shot." "Ready on the Right!" shouted the head coach through the public MAGGIE'S BRITCHES address system, and began a series of commands which set the marks- men on a series of 30 volleys. "Ready on the Right!" "How did you make out?" said the marksman from target thirty- A hush fell over the huge rifle range. one, first relay, as he marched down to the butts to mark targets for "Ready on the Left!" the second relay. A few marksmen moved uneasily. "Well, not as good as on the indoor range," came the reply from "Ready on the firing line!" his neighbor. "Those targets at 200 yards don't look any bigger than The marksmen lifted their rifles into their shoulders. The head a dime. How about you?" coach "Whee-e-e!" raised the whistle to his lips and put his eyes to his watch. "Oh, I did better at the end of the 30 rounds than at the beginning." "My shoulder's sore," came a complaint. Ping! Ping! ping! ping! went the sound from many rifles firing 30 "That's because you don't stick er up there right," came a marginal calibre shells. comment. "Some kick! Sir, what happened that time?" The rifle fairly flew off the shoulder of marksman 31 as he fired. "Whatsa" matter with your lip, Mac?" " "Aw, I stuck my finger over the top. "Just like they told us not to. "Yeh, but I did it anyway, and caught the kickback." 22 23 "Well, that's one lesson you won't need to learn again." Q. Give the sailor's way of saying the following: "Say, this guy just broke the station record." (a) Stairway; (b) Floor; (c) Wall; (d) Kitchen; (e) Hospital. "Who broke the station record?" came a dozen questions at once. A. (a) Ladder; (b) Deck; (c) Bulkhead; (d) Galley; (e) Sick Bay. "This new kid who just got out of the hospital and came to our Q. Who is second in command of the U.S. Navy? company yesterday. Says he never fired a 30 calibre before, either." A. Secretary of the Navy Frank L. Knox. The President is Com- "How did he do it then? Hey, there you are! How did you do mander-in-Chief. it, Mac?" Q. What is the significance of: (a) The three white stripes adorning "Why, I was surprised myself. I just remembered the instructions the collar of a sailor's dress uniform? (b) The black tie worn we got, and every time the target came up I said to myself, here goes with the uniform? another Jap!" A. (a) The three white stripes are a carry over from the British Navy where they were worn to commemorate the three great battles in which Lord Nelson took part; namely, the battles of NAUTICAL LORE Copenhagen, Trafalgar, and the Nile. (b) The black tie is worn Dear Joe: in mourning for Lord Nelson who died in the battle of Trafalgar. I'm certainly glad to hear you passed your physical, and that the Q. Why were the white sailor hats of enlisted men designed as they Navy has accepted you. And it's one good break to be coming to were? Farragut. A. So they could be used for bailing water out of small boats in an I guess you will be dissipating this seven days on your pre-entry emergency. leave. Well, go ahead. Believe it or not, I haven't any desire any Q. When is Navy Day? more for cocktails or tobacco or night life. Of course this sense of A. October 27. abstinence may change as soon as I get a liberty, but not having Q. A grain of powder used in a Navy big gun is the size of: (a) smoked a cigarette or touched a drop or been on a bender for three A particle of dust; (b) A pea; (c) A man's thumb. weeks makes me feel a lot better than I have since we began that stuff A. A man's thumb. in high school. Q. In time of war which is used for communication between ships; You asked me to dig up something for you to read before you got signal flags or radio? here that would help, SO I got you the best thing. It's not "on the A. Where possible flags are used, because a radio signal might give market," so money can't buy it. It was compiled especially for Yard the ship's position to the enemy. Birds by our company commander, and is called "answers to pertinent Q. What is the oldest and most distinctive piece of nautical equip- questions about the Navy." If you know everything on the enclosed ment? pages you will know a lot that most people don't get in the Navy for A. The Boatswain Pipe. There is a record of its use in the Crusade several years. of 1248; it is also mentioned by Shakespeare in "The Tempest." I sure will be glad to see you when you get here. Q. After what are the following types of ships named? (a) Battle- Your bosom buddy, ships; (b) Crusiers; (c) Submarines. Ed. A. (a) States; (b) Cities; (c) Fish. P.S. Address is: Edward Paul Johnson, A/S Q. When are baths mandatory in the U.S. Navy? 269-43; Camp Hill, U.S. Naval Training Station, A. Just before battle to reduce danger of infection. Farragut, Idaho. Q. If the starboard is the right side of a ship and the port the left side, which is the larboard side? ANSWERS TO PERTINENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NAVY A. The larboard side also means the port side. Due to the similarity between larboard and starboard the name was changed for the (Compiled especially for Yard Birds) sake of clarity. Q. What two Admirals in the U.S. Navy history had the same first Q. Why might a sailor have a pig tatooed on his foot? name? A. It is considered a charm against drowning. Tradition has it that A. David Farragut and David Porter. a pig will not sink easily. 25 24 Q. In which of the following places would you search for the ship's magazines: (a) Far below the top deck and well protected; (b) Q. What determines the height, breadth, and length of a U.S. War- In the Captain's portfolio; (c) in the ship's record room. ship? A. (a) Far below the top deck and well protected because the am- A. All ships must be able to pass under the Brooklyn Bridge and get through the locks of the Panama Canal. munition is kept there. Q. What change has been made in the U.S. Coast Guard since war Q. Is the Captain of a ship always a captain in rank in the U.S. Navy? A. NO. The commanding officer of a ship is always known or was declared? A. The U.S. Coast Guard became a part of the U.S. Navy since war designated as the captain of that ship whether or not he is a captain by rank. was declared. Q. Why are the sailor's pants bell bottom in shape? Q. What is the meaning of Navy Day? A. In order to facilitate rolling them up for climbing in rigging and A. Navy Day is dedicated to better understanding between the peo- ple and their navy. October 27, 1944 is the 168th birthday of swabbing decks. Q. What is the origin of saluting the quarterdeck? the U.S. Navy, and it is upon this date that Navy Day is cele- brated. A. In ancient times idols and images of gods were located there, and the sailor used to pay homage to them with a salute. Q. What was the death flag of the pirates? Q. When was the American Flag first carried around the world? A. NOT the skull and crossbones which meant, when flown, "Hand A. In 1790 Captain Robert Grey sailed with a cargo of guns to China over your cargo and go free." A solid red flag meant Death. and returned to Boston on August 10, having carried the thirteen Q. What is the meaning of the term "balling the jack?" stars and thirteen stripes around the world for the first time. A. It means the ship is making good speed or going fast. The British Q. Which of the following is a "bos'ns chair?" (a) The chair that flag is called the "Jack", and when the ship was making good speed the boatswain sits on when on watch; (b) The piece of board the wind caused the "Jack" to "ball" or wind around its staff; thus the term "Balling the Jack." on which a man working aloft is swung; (c) the chair at the Q. Everyone has heard of a "Booby Hatch." Where did the term head of the chow table for the boatswain to sit in. originate? A. (b) The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung. A. It is a wooden covering for a small opening at the back or stern Q. What is the difference between a "Line Officer" and a "Staff of a ship. Officer" in the U.S. Navy? Q. In what year was the U.S. Marine Corps founded? A. A "Line Officer" is an officer trained to give commands in all A. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded in 1775, prior to the origina- fighting divisions of the U.S. Navy whereas a "Staff Officer" is tion of the U.S. Navy. trained in one special division and gives commands in only that Q. What is the only flag ever flown above the national flag on U.S. division. Naval vessels? Q. What is the most famous historical ship of the U.S. Navy, and A. The Church Penant is flown above it during religious services how did she get her nickname? A. The "U.S.S. CONSTITUTION" which was nicknamed "Old aboard ship. Q. Which is the greater distance; a nautical mile or a statue mile? Ironsides" because during a battle in 1812, with H.M.S. Guer- A. A nautical mile. It is 6,080.27 feet. A statute mile is 5,280 feet. riere, several shots fired at her were said to have hit the sides and Q. What type of cloth is used to contain an explosive powder for bounced off into the water. guns of the U.S. Navy? Q. The American Flag was flown over the British Parliament Build- A. A raw silk sack a little larger than a woman's stocking. ing on one occasion. What was the reason? Q. What is the difference between a heavy and a light cruiser? A. In celebration of the United States' entry into the World War, A. The difference is in the armament, or size of the guns, not in April 20, 1917. the weight of the ship. Q. Who are-or what is the "Black Gang" aboard a ship? Q. What is a "lucky bag" on board ship? A. Members of the engineers force who work below decks and in A. A locker for storage of lost clothing found lying around the ship. the old days got very dirty. It is opened every SO often and a man is "lucky" if he gets his things back. 26 27 Q. Why are medals and decorations worn on the left breast? NAVY SLANG A. It was the custom of the Crusaders to wear the badge of honor AA-Anti-aircraft. of their order near their heart. Also, the left side was the shield Aye-aye-I understand and will obey the order. side of the Crusader, and so, the shield protected both the heart Bail out-To jump from a plane. and the badge of honor. Boilermakers-A military band. Q. How many gun salutes is the President of the United States given Boot-A raw recruit. when he comes aboard a ship? Break out-to take out of storage for use. A. Twenty-one. Bubble dancing-Dishwashing. Q. What is meant by the following terms: (a) Weather-breeder; Bulkhead-A wall. (b) Weather-eye; (c) Weather-bound; (d) Weather-side. Butt-A cigarette. A. (a) A clear day but with evident signs of approaching bad Chief-Chief Petty Officer. weather. (b) To keep a weather eye is to keep alert. (c) De- Chow-Food. tained in port by weather conditions. (d) Weather side is the C. O.-Commanding Officer. windward side. Company Stooge-Company clerk in recruit training. Q. What does a sailor mean when he uses the following expressions: Covered wagon-Aircraft carrier. (a) "Handsomely now;" (b) "Smartly now;" (b) "Bear a hand." CPO-Chief Petty Officer. A. (a) Do your job slowly and carefully; (b) Do your job quickly Deck-Floor. and efficiently; (c) Help do this job quickly. Ditty Bag-Where a sailor keeps his small articles. Q. What types of ships do the following refer to? (a) Pig-boat; Dog Tags-Identification tags. (b) Tin-cans; (c) Mosquito boats. Field Day-Cleaning day, Friday. A. (a) Submarines; (b) Destroyers; (c) Motor torpedo boats. French Leave-Unauthorized absence. Q. What form of punishment was inflicted upon men in ancient G. I.-Government Issue. times when they slept on watch, third offense? Goldbraid-A Commissioned Officer. A. They were placed in a basket which was hung from the bowsprit Gold-Brick-A slacker-one who shirks work. by a rope and were supplied with a can of beer, a loaf of bread, Grinder-Drill field. and a sharp knife. They had the choice of starving to death or Grinders-Teeth. cutting the rope. Gripe-To complain. Q. What is a fathom? Hash-Mark-Service stripe. A. A nautical unit of measure equal to 6 feet. Hellcats-Drum and bugle corps. Q. Who was the first Naval Officer to become an admiral? Hitch-An enlistment period. A. David Glasgow Farragut, July 25, 1866. Hit the silk-To jump from a plane. Q. You have heard the expression "Casting oil upon troubled waters." Hold it down-Be quiet-shut up. What kind of oil is used to calm rough seas? Java-Coffee. A. Organic oils such as vegetable and animal oils are used to form Jo Pot-Coffee pot. "slicks" upon rough seas. Only a few gallons are needed. Jump-To lecture harshly. Q. What is meant by the word knot and how did the term originate? Leave-Time off above 48 hours. A. A knot is a measure of speed and was SO called because the dis- Liberty-Time off, less than 48 hours. tances were measured by knots tied in a line. Liberty Hound-One who always wants time off. Q. When hoisted on a vessel what do the following symbols indi- Live Ammunition-Ball ammunition fully charged. cate? (a) A blue flag with four white stars; (b) A basket; (c) Lower the Boom-To deliver a knockout blow. A broom. Medics-The doctors, Medical Officers. A. The admiral is present; (b) Fishing vessel engaged in fishing; Mosquito boat-PT of Patrol Torpedo Boats. (c) Victory or success has been achieved by the ship. Mike-Microphone. Mill-Typewriter. 28 29 Non-Com-Non-Commissioned officer. O.D.-Officer of the Day, or Officer of the Deck. Old Man-Commanding Officer or Captain, Skipper. LIBERTY (I) On the Carpet-Called for disciplinary action. Over the Hill-to desert. "Hey, boy! Liberty today!" Padre-Chaplain. "What time is it, Pete?" Pig Boat-Submarine. Pipe Down-Be quiet. time? Yeh, 0500." "Let's see. It's five o'clock in the morning. What is that in Navy Pounding the Brass-Sending radio signal with hand key. "Well, we go on liberty at 1300." Punk-Bread. Radio Shack-Radio operating room. "Where are you going, Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, or Sandpoint?" "I'm one of the four fish going to Coeur d'Alene. Reasons are Recruit-A navy newcomer. strictly economic. The fare to Spokane is forty cents more, and that Red Tape-Official forms and routine. means two hot dogs and two beers." Rise and Shine-Wake up and get dressed. "Hey, what about non-swimmers? Do guys who haven't passed Runner-Messenger. Saw Bones-The doctor. their swimming test still have to pass it before they go on liberty?" "And how!" Scuttlebutt-An idle rumor. Sea Bag-A canvass bag used in transporting belongings and clothing. "Well, that leaves me out. I couldn't swim at all when I came here, Shoot-Go ahead and talk. and can't do more than twenty yards now. I can't do seventy-five." "Well, try 'er anyway." Shots-Innoculations. Sick Bav-A small, compact hospital and first aid station. "Say Joe, why don't you and Harry change places, and let you take Harry's test for him?" Sick Call-A call for the sick to report for treatment. "Sure, you both look pretty much alike. " Soft money or folding money-Paper currency. "And with these haircuts, who could tell the diff ?" Sparks-Radio operator. "That would be sticking out my neck pretty far, wouldn't it?" Swanks-Dress blues or best clothes. "Now look, Joe, if you can do it SO I get my liberty, I'll make it Take off-To get very angry. right for you. I'll stand every night guard for you for the next week!" Three Striper-Commander. "Now you're talking! I've got four eightball shifts next week, all Tin Can-Destroyer. boiler watch, 0200 to 0400 in the morning. Take those over on the Throw the Book at Him-Give maximum penalty in discipline. Q.T. and I'll pass that swim test for you." You're Gigged-You are reported for violation of a rule. "Boy, if you get caught, White will just eat your A-right off the bone.' HERE'S HOW TO PUT IT IN EFFECT "Well, it's worth a chance." Boy, what a morning! The Chief yelled, "Rise and shine" at 0500 "It's a deal. The non-swimmers are being marched over at 0900 by and I hit the deck. I broke out my swanks and got pretty to go on the athletic manager. White is on the Rifle Range. Take my test for liberty. Just then the company stooge came up with some scuttle- me, and I'll do all your guard duties for you." butt about my being gigged and having to go on the carpet. Now, "It's a deal." I'm not one to goldbrick SO I wondered what I'd done. Well, the O.D. "Shake." made it official and I went to see the Old Man, thinking he'd probably "Non-swimmers fall in for your test to see whether you get liberty!" lower the boom on me. Did he throw the book at me? Not on your velled the athletic manager, a boot of about nineteen summers. He life. That three striper said I did fine by going out in that Mosquito held a record sheet in his hand. About thirty men fell in. They all boat and rescuing the pilot that hit the silk the other day. The Padre marched to the drill hall to take their telltale swim. was there and he shook hands with me. There wasn't one gripe. So while my mates have field day and go bubbledancing and deck swab- bing this Liberty Hound is out to see the lights. 30 31 "Jump in men, about six seconds after the next man, and do your seventy-five clear around the pool. Jump!" "There I go!" said the first, and his young body, in its birthday suit, broke the water. LIBERTY (II) "Next!" And SO in went the swimmers, five seconds apart. The four men sat on the special liberty bus going to Coeur d'Alene. At the finish line those who made the whole distance came up one The bus was almost empty since most of the men had taken the train by one, mentioned their names to the recorder, and went in to shower, to Spokane, and other companies were not represented on this bus. dress and return to barracks. The driver spat in disgust. "I thought I would get a load today. Almost didn't get enough **** to pay for the gas on this trip. Now next time your company has liberty they'll all go to Coeur d'Alene and there won't be room in here to breathe." "Hello, Joe. How did it go?" "This sure is pretty country." "You passed. You get your liberty." "Wheee!" "We think we have a nice state here. Of course it takes people time to get used to it." "Pipe down. It was a close squeak." "Well, we think it's all right. What's Coeur d'Alene like?" "It was? Why?" "You'll see when you get there." "Well, in the first place, guys who never swam more than ten feet "Aw, cmon, tell us. Is there anything to do, or not?" in their lives jumped into that pool and went over the course like "Well, they've got one of the biggest U.S.O. outfits in the area. fish. At least half of the whole crowd passed. That's what a liberty And they have dances every night or almost every night, for the means. sailors. Then there are the boats. Lake Coeur d'Alene is really big. "But that wasn't the close squeak. What do you think happened? It's miles long. You can get a boat and travel around. Then there is As I whipped around that path with the "no running" sign on it, I ran right into none other than a lieutenant commander! Right smack into room for lots of long walks. What more do you boys want? I wish I could do the town myself." him." "Gosh! What did he do?" "Do they have any beer?" asked one cautiously. "Why, after he got his breath back he said, 'Why SO fast?" "Yeh, they've got liquor too." "Sir,"I said I'm going to catch the liberty bus to Coeur d'Alene.' "Are there any gals in town who aren't afraid of sailors?" 'You are?' said the goldbraid, 'well, don't tell me about it! On "Well, lots of sailors never spend a liberty any place else." the double ,or you'll miss it. But don't ever let a rookie company "Hey!" officer catch you running down this pathway!" "There is lots of Navy Police there too, SO look out you don't get "Whew! That sure was a break." into trouble. You boys probably know that the regulation here is the man who swings first gets fifteen days on bread and water, and the man who is foolish enough to swing back gets ten days. Also, if you go A.O.L., you get Captain's Mast and thirty days on no pay, minimum. Have all the fun you want, sailors, but don't get into trouble." "Coeur d'Alene!" "C'mon, men, let's go! We've got twelve hours here." "Boy! This is the first town I've seen for about five weeks. Say, I wonder what the population here is anyway." "Oh, about ten thousand without sailors and twenty-five thousand with." 32 33 Two other misses walked coyly down in their direction. Undaunted, "Well, let's look the town over." the sailors tried again. "Naw, let's get a beer." "It's 2:30 p. m.," said one, and both paused. "O. K., let's get a beer then split up for a while with two of us going scouting and the other two drinking beer if they want to. I "Do you know anything worth while doing in this town at this time?" said one of the sailors. don't care for more than one glass. We all meet at this tavern at 2100 "Why, that's just what we were thinking about," came the reply. at all costs." "Say, this is a good sized pond," said one of the two sailors on the "Well, in that case, there may be some advantage in looking to- gether. You know, eight eyes are better than four, when you're look- scouting tour. "You said it. It looks like those two boys in the tavern might have ing for fun." as much fluid inside them by the time we get back as there is in there, And such is the bond of understanding which exists among young at their present rate of performance." people that without another word the four together went down the street. "Let's go down to the lake and get a boat." "Hey, mister! Is it worth a nickel to know where some pretty girls are?" asked a youngster with a grin. "Well, well, buddy. You're a pretty big fellow for your age! How SCULLERY DETAIL old are you?" "Seven, sir." "Say! This is the second time we got a week on scullery!" "Well, you really are a big fellow for your age. But you know, "We're practically the official scullery company for the camp." buddy, it's unpatriotic to ask a sailor for money just because of some- "There certainly is a complete collection of unwanted jobs there." thing like that. You know that by this time, don't you mate? Now "Yeh. There is the spud locker. You simply knock eyes out of what do you want to tell us?" mechanically peeled potatoes until you get blue in the face." "O.K. There is a whole gang of girls in from a senior sneak in the "Then there is the meat locker. Rookie butchers, watch your park near the U.S.O." thumbs!" "Spoken like a man! You'll grow up and be a good sailor some "That galley detail is one hot spot too. I swabbed the deck there day, mate. Goodby," said one as the two sailors started off almost last time until every muscle ached." on the double. "Well, boys, just keep me off that scullery! I washed a thousand "A little fellow like that is worth his weight in gold," said one to coffee cups a meal three times a day all the time I was there." the other as they went down the street, and the other nodded in af- "I did those trays, and, boy! they really do demand attention." firmation. "Somebody kept sending guys to us for their tray numbers. Some As the two men walked down the street they nodded to one set of the kids from those new companies think they need tray numbers of sailors after another, although they had not seen them before. to eat." "Look, we're part of a community here. Every sailor is sort of a "Then there is the Captain of the Head." cousin to every other one." "Say, that's the best job in the place, All you've got to do is keep the "Oh, sure. Haven't you heard that the Navy is a home away from boys from smoking in the Head." home? But just get a pretty gal, and see how thick that bond it. Any "Men, but you've got to be born right to get that job. It always sailor who doesn't try to steal her hasn't really gotten used to the goes to the strongest guy in the company." Navy!" "We should invent a new Cadence-S-C-U-L-L-E-R-Y. Scull-r-ry, Two young misses walked down the street. The sailors kept eyes scull-r-ry." front until they had almost passed, then one said, "Say, that's not bad, not bad." "Scuse me, have you got the time?" "At least we'll get a new yell out of it." The girls walked on. "It's a good yell. Yeh, it a good yell." "My, it's awfully cold here," said one sailor to another, "That re- ception was cold enough to be considered below 32 degrees fahren- heit." 35 34 Dear Ma:- I worked in the Spud Locker today, in the Mess Hall of our Camp. Spud in this case is not the name of a person but the name for pota- SQUARE KNOT ADMIRALS toes. We have an automatic potato peeler, but we still have to knock the eyes out of the potatoes after they come through the machine. We also handle all vegetables. Here is a list of what I helped do "Come on in, boys. We've got another meeting of all stripers in today in the Spud Locker the office. Same lineup as last time. Just take any seat you want- on one of those four chairs, or on the table, or on the floor. Hey, you! Not that chair, that's Beck's, he's the recruit company com- BREAKFAST mander and he's chairing this meeting we begin in about a minute " Yeh, c'mon in, hurry up, Pounds Strawberries 72 A stream of discontinuous conversation was going on among the Fried Spuds twenty-two officers of the recruit company. Spuds 2000 "Did you know that White was an All-American football player from Ohio State?" "Boy, you sure can suspect it when he goes over that obstacle DINNER course." Celery Soup "He sailed over that seven foot jump like a bird." Onions 80 "Pipe down! Pipe down! How many do we have here now?" Celery 120 A hurried count was made-twenty. Two were absent. Cabbage and Apple Salad "Staley is over at the gym on guard," volunteered someone. Cabbage 400 "And Smudge is pounding the feathers in his bunk," said another. Apples 400 "Well, go roll Smudge out of bed. Tell him to be here on the Mashed Spuds double." Spuds 2000 A runner ran back into the barracks, and shortly returned with his Boiled Spinach man. Spinach 1000 Without a word of reprobation, but not without sour glances from all sides, Smudge sat down and the meeting began. SUPPER "Everybody know why we're here," began the recruit C.P.O., Pick-Up Salad balancing his supple, slender body on the balls of his feet and speaking Cabbage in a slow, clear voice with a slight nervous pitch. 400 Carrots "Tomorrow begins our last week of training. We want to make 150 Celery sure that nothing happens to block our graudation. 150 Onions "Every recruit officer in this company is here with the exception 75 of one man on special guard duty, the athletic manager. "I want every man here to get up and tell something about his prob- Your loving son, lems over the last week. And whenever a problem is spotted, we'll have a five minute bib on what to do about it. That's only for real Homer. problems, though. P. S.-I don't care if I never see another Spud again. "Let's start at the top of this organization, and work down. That P.S.S.-I didn't know why brown beans are called Navy beans. means I say something first, and also, since I'm not going to say much, but it's no mystery to me now. I'll try to draw it together at the end. "Now, frankly, I think we really are making progress, but we just aren't getting ahead fast enough. We were the best drilled company 36 37 on the field yesterday, but we should have been after the first week. "But every time we go to Ship Service or on liberty, those four are We still had the same old problems yesterday. There was talking the first ones through the door." in ranks. There was horseplay. Three or four men had dirty boots. "If those two Donald Duck imitators spent half as much time prac- Some forgot to shave this morning. Some of those men haven't brush- ticing to march as they do trying to learn how to sing like Donald ed their clothes and apparently never will, unless someone gets after Duck, they would be the best two marchers in the whole company." them. And that last applies to one or two men right in this room, "Last time one of those harmonica players was put on the night you who are supposed to be an example for the others. I could men- shift on the boiler watch he ran over to Regimental as fast as he could tion a long list of things, but you men all know what they are, and and came back with a note to excuse him SO it wouldn't hurt his there isn't time." throat." The recruit company commander sat down, and there was a slight "The same guy refused to sweep the ladder today. He loafed around murmur throughout his audience. The leader of the first platoon all day, and when I sent his pal to run an errand, they both said they stood up, and waited for attention. were sick and had to go to sick bay." "What Beck has said goes for platoon. I know it has come along "There isn't a thing wrong with one of those guys. They're all since we organized seven weeks ago, but there isn't any doubt that goldbrickers, that's all." there's still room for improvement." He paused, and glanced over "What's going to happen when those four get into the regular ser- the gathering, and his squad leaders fidgeted uneasily. vice, after boots?" "When the leaders of my squad report, I want them to give specific "They'll have to make them awkward admirals and give them a reasons why these conditions still exist." ship of their own, otherwise they'll mess up the show. Just give them The leader of the first platoon sat down, and his squad leaders stood a ship, and it will never get into trouble because it will never be able up one by one. to keep up with the fleet, and of course if they get into a battle, they "The trouble in my squad is still the same as before. It's those will probably shoot each other instead of the enemy." four screwballs. One of them always has his foot in his pocket when "Knock it off! We want constructive criticism, not random com- we march, another one is always ready to do him a horseplay dirty ments!" the chairman said, somewhat angrily. trick, and the other two are all set to begin kibitzing. Those four The leader of the first platoon stood up. guys are an awkward squad all in themselves." "Why not give another squad leader a crack at this awkward squad, The chairman stood up, and said, and shift this man to one where he can enjoy life for a while." "Anyone here have any suggestions as to how to treat this case?" A murmur of approval came from the gathering. The chairman There was a moment of silence, in honor of this recurrent problem. stood up. " "Why not break them up and put one in one squad and one in "Beginning tomorrow, that's what we'll do. another." And SO the meeting went on. Suddenly the chairman snapped to "That would be like distributing rotten apples through a barrel," attention, and shouted. said the squad leader affected. "Ten-SHUN!" "Give them some more penalties." A goldbraid had just stepped inside the door, and he looked the "That doesn't seem to do any good. They have already had every- gathering over from head to foot, with interest. thing in the book. There just doesn't seem to be any good in those "What are you Square Knot Admirals doing here all in one gather- kids, and they can't seem to learn. You can't give them any assign- ing at this time of the night?" he asked. ment without having to add two men to watch them to keep them "Sir," said the Recruit C.P.O., "we are discussing the problems of from goldbricking." the week in a meeting of officers." "Last time the company ran the obstacle course, the yeoman found "That's not a bad idea. Be sure to knock it off before taps. At one of them in the washdeck, hiding from it all. The other three ease, men." dashed off to practice for the Happy Hour, screaming that it was a The officer stepped outside the door. regimental order." "Well, let's finish it up. It's five minutes to taps, and this office after "Every time we do something hard, those four dash off to practice must be shipshape by taps. We will continue this the night the Happy Hour, dragging their harmonicas behind them." tomorrow, at 2000, if things don't get better. Good night, men." 39 38 SCUTTLEBUT "Well, get out then, and empty those ashes in the G. I. Can out- side. And wipe those footprints off his desk." Two men were walking across the Grinder, returning to barracks "Yeah, guess I'd better." from evening chow. The Telephone Watch began thumbing through the Battalion "Did I tell you what happened to me last time I was in a coast Watch Log. town?" "Say, when did we get here?" Naw." "April 22nd." "Well, I walks into a nice hotel and askes for a room. The clerk "Look, Company 156 was on that day. They say they made us looks me over and says, 'Yes, sir,-' and hands me a pen. clean up our barracks. Remember how they got us out of bed?" "Then, just as I gets almost through writing my name, a bed bug "Say! They leave tomorrow on O.G.U." walks across the register half way then dashes back. "What barracks are they in anyway?" "So I says, 'Clerk, I've changed my mind. Your hotel has bed bugs." "Nineteen, upper." "Oh, every hotel in town has bed bugs," he replies. "Well, you just watch me give them their last going over in Boot "Yeah," sez I, "But there's bed bugs and bed bugs. The kind that Camp. Those boys are going to scrub their barracks tonight, unless comes out while you're registering to see what room you're getting they are absolutely spotless." is no kind to pick trouble with." So I puts down the pen and walks "Boy! wait till the boys hear this!" out." "Just snoop around on this watch, then on my rounds after taps, we'll lay it on 'em." "O.K. See you when I get back." BATTALION WATCH Thewith, one of the two men took the nighstick, adjusted his guard belt, and went to make the rounds. "Well, Battalion Watch again." "What did you find out about Company 156?" "I don't see why only officers can stand this watch!" "It sure is a nice night out. I hated to come in. Oh, 156 is really "You wouldn't. It's because it's SO full of responsibility." Up the Creek. Those goldbrickers haven't cleaned up anything! "Wonder whether anything is going to happen tonight? Our bat- They plan to leave that barracks looking like a pigsty until their last talion has four companies in O.G.U., SO we're pared to the bone." cleanup tomorrow morning." "But two of those companies don't leave until morning." "Boy! Say, why not go back and get our M.A.A. He should be A knock came at the door of the Battalion office. the boy to do this. Remember how he crawled out of bed with his "Come in!" yelled the Telephone Watch, taking his finger out of knees knocking like fury, and began to muster us out for the cleanup! his guard belt, and his foot off the desk. See you later." The door opened, and a recruit entered and stood at attention. In a moment he came back with the tall Master of Arms. "What's on your mind, Mac?" said the Telephone Watch. "Hello, yeoman. I hear there is a good batch of rotten stew cook- "I'd like a pass to go to Regimental." ing tonight." "Well, your company yeoman can give you that after 1630 and "Well, we wondered whether you would like to give it a stir." on week days. Carry that message back to him." "Yes, sir," the recruit departed. "Nothing would give me greater pleasure." "Well, relieve Toots, and about 2300, give it a stir." "Some of these rookies don't know any more than we did when we came here months ago." "When did White say we would graduate?" "The 25th." "That's what it says on this board." "How did it go, Bris?" asked the Telephone Watch of the tall "Get out of the Ensign's chair. He walks in sometimes, and if any- returning guard. body is sitting in it, fur begins to fly." "Never had SO much fun in all my life. You remember that sassy "Yeah. So I've heard." screwball who woke us up? Well, he and three others were smoking and playing cards in the office." 40 41 "Guess they were all glad to see you." "Well, if they finish this up too fast, the boys might have to do "Oh, yeah! As soon as he saw me, he said, 'What the H-- do something else." The yeoman began a gentle chiding to inspire the cleanup men to greater activities. you want in this office?" "So I said, 'Why, I just wanted to make sure the lights were out "Do you boys have a man back there on the swab bucket?" asked according to Regimental Order; and that there was no gambling, the yeoman beginning a gentle sarcasm to get the men to wake up. according to Navy regulations; and did I hear you swear at the Bat- "And a man on the spigot for the bucket?" added the assistant yeo- man, taking his cue. talion Guard?" "Then he just gulped, and said, in a tiny voice, 'No.' "In a little while we will have a man pass you each a cigarette." "So I began looking around, and said, 'Do you boys expect to leave "And another man come around and light it for you, boys." here tomorrow with your barracks like this tonight?' "And then we'll have another man to sweep up the ashes after you boys flick them on the floor." "And the screwball said in a scream, 'I guess you think you're going to make us clean it up.' "Well, the big bosses are on the job again, warming their britches So I said, real soft-like, No, I'd never do a dirty trick like that. as usual," said someone, peering in the door and then pulling his head That's what you made our company do. I wouldn't do a trick like that. out to begin his own little stream of comment. I'm going to ask the Regimental C.P.O. to come over here to do it. "That screwball is always ribbing somebody." I'd never do you boys a dirty trick myself. "He and one of his buddies throw each other over bunks and every- 'Furthermore," I said, 'if you boys want to begin right now, I won't thing else all evening. They sleep right next to me." even call Regimental, provided the place meets my approval. But The swab man and his helper finished up and left. A third man that's only on condition that that Screwball over there does the office came in and began doing the baseboards. floor with his toothbrush. Now, if you boys want to risk your leav- "Now if we had this man in here all the time, the baseboards would ing this place tomorrow morning, just don't take that nice little offer, really be clean." and force me to turn you over to Regimental." "Those other two weren't lousy, but if they tried hard they could "Boy, Bris, that's a scream!" be." "Those boys are all out there working their heads off. We rolled "Remember that Goldbricker Weyer who came into our company about a dozen out of bed, and used about six pails of water. I'm from Sick Bay and left about ten days afterward when we finally going to stay on this for a couple of hours. You know, yeoman, gave a night boiler room watch to him? That kid had lain around when you're a head cleanup man in the Navy, you've got to be a in bed SO long he couldn't get out of the habit." hard man to satisfy." "He spent more time in this office than with the company." "Remember the time he came in and tried to tell us how to run the office?" COMPANY OFFICE "Oh, he tried to tell the M.A. how to run daily cleanup." "He tried to tell the platoon leader how to run his platoon." The yeoman came through the office door, sat down in a chair abut- "His bunk was the dirtiest in the barracks. He never washed his ting the round table, cocked his leg up along its face and tilted his sheet." chair back. "Were you in here the day Bris was teaching me the Manual of The morning cleanup crew began walking in, to clean up the office. Arms?" The first man began a slow rhythm across a small area with a swab. "No. What happened?" "Say Mac, that's a deck, you know, a whole deck. At that rate "Why he tried to tell Bris how to teach it to me. So I handed him you'll be here all day." the rifle, and said, 'go ahead.' He turned pink and shifted the rifle A second man came in and handed the other a clean swab, taking around, and said 'Oh, I guess I've forgotten it in spots!" the dirty one. The assistant yeoman entered and took some papers "Every time the company went to drill, he went over to sick bay." out of the shelves, and he and the yeoman began going over them. A second swab was handed the swab man. "And every time we put him on guard duty he went over and got an excuse of some kind from the pill rollers at sick bay." "At that rate, Kit, they'll be all day." "The thing that finally finished him off was that night shift on the 42 43 Boiler Watch from 0200 to 0400 in the morning. When he saw that boiler watch for four hours beginning at 0200, unless this gentleman brings back a real medical excuse." posted on the Bulletin Board, he turned green around the gills, went The recruit departed, leaving the door open. over to sick bay, and never came back." "Hey!" "Just the thought of that shift knocked him out." The recruit returned to the office. "Fall out!" yelled the Recruit C.P.O., and the company went down "If you were born in a barn, leave the door open, otherwise, close it." the ladder to the grinder. The recruit went out, closing the door slowly behind him. "Inside Guard!" called the yeoman. "That boy is a professional goldbricker." "See if anybody is in bed or in the Head. The company has all "Or pretty close to it." gone to drill on the grinder haven't them?" "He really is an artist." "Yeh. There's one man in bed, McSweeney." gone to drill on the grinder hasn't it?" A few seconds elapsed, and both continued working. In a moment the guard came back, and reported the man still in bed. "This is the first time we've had the office cleared of men for a long time." "Roll him out," said the yeoman, "and tell him we're making up the "Yesterday I came in here and had to sit on the floor. All the chairs boiler watch now and have some openings at night. That will bring were cluttered up with office loafers." him in." "It took us two weeks to get the boys to close the door whenever The guard left, returning in an instant with the straggler, in skivy they came in or out." shirt and shorts. "Who says I'm on boiler watch?" blared the undressed. "And they still come in and smoke when they shouldn't." "I caught Fats flicking his ashes on the floor after one of those "Nobody did," said the yeoman softly, "but that doesn't mean you won't be in about ten seconds. weighty statements, and guess what he said?" "What did he say?" "What are you doing in bed?" "I'm sleepin', that's what." "He said I was wrong, and that he hadn't. There wasn't an ash tray "Didn't you get up this morning?" anywhere around, and his cigarette was half gone." "Maybe he swallows his ashes." "Sure I got up." "Then what are you doing in bed while everybody else is on the "He certainly doesn't swallow his words. He sits around here and grinder? What did you do when you got out of bed?" practices his radio voice on us. He just drools and drools until he bubbles over." "I took a shower and then went back to bed." "Well, Mac, I hate to shock you like this, but you know you're not "He's a charter member in our hot air league." "Yeh. "Ten-shun!" at home now. This is Uncle Sam's Navy, and we're fighting a war. How many battles could we win with a platoon made up of feather Both yeomen leaped to their feet as the regular C.P.O. walked in. pounders like you?" "At ease men. Anything new this morning?" "I'm sick, that's what!" "One notice for you to attend a meeting of officers at Regimental "Well, we'll send you to sick bay then." at 1400." "I'm not that sick." "Good. I'll be there. What are you men working on?" "Then we'll put you on the boiler watch." "We're checking the pay chits over." "Well, I'm sick then! I've got a crick in my neck." "Good, we'll probably be paid tomorrow. I'll be back at 1300. "How did you get it?" I'm going down to march the company to Colors. Carry on, men." "I got it in bed. That's why I didn't get out." The commanding officer departed, and the yeomen continued their The inside guard had crept up behind him, and suddenly he clapped work. his hands together. McSweeney turned his head with alacrity and "Ninety-eight per cent of these men are really swell. But the other jumped out of the way. two per cent certainly do give us a lot of pain in the whoozis." "Well! Kit, make out a sick bay slip for the gentleman. Put down "Well, that's a better average than you find in everyday life almost that he suffers from a feather injury on the neck. And reserve that anyplace else." "Oh," sighed the yeoman, "to be back in Cambridge and at Har- 45 44 vard. After all, you know, Farragut is not Harvard, Coeur d' Alene "Now, there's time for one more. Navy Cadence, count. " is not Cambridge, and Sandpoint is not Yale." "N-A-V-Y, N-A-V-Y, Naa-vvy, Naa-vvy." The assistant yeoman chuckled inwardly, and the two men went on The boats came into view bobbing lazily on the immense lake. with their work. "There are the boats, men. Now, 'Anchors Aweigh'-for the last time." "Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. " SONGS The company marched along. Light of heart if heavy of foot, the men took up the chant. The rhythm of this great Navy song lifted their feet The two platoons went marching along the road to the boats. up and placed them ever nearer to the docks. "Company sing 'Anchors Aweigh!' One, two, three, sing!" yelled the commander. "Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh!" BOATS A chorus of bass voices with a small sprinkling of baritones and tenors took up the chant. A thrill of exhilaration swept over the ranks. Like a divine gift to the men of Farragut from the Prince of Heaven, "Now, 'Stout Hearted Men'-One, two, three, sing!" Lake Pend Oreille lay like a blue gem set high in the crown of rugged, "We are the men of the great U.S.N." surrounding mountains of Western Idaho. Behind the rich, clear blue The men polished it off with a flourish. of the deep glacial lake the sturdy pine which scattered over the "Now, 'Marching Along Together.' One, two, three, sing!" mountain sides and crowded into valleys and ravines formed a back- " "Marching Along, Together, sharing every smile and tear ground of velvety green. And over this majestic panorama of green A slight ragginess began to creep into the voices of a few of the and blue the Maker had set a sky of special blue speckled with tufts men with blare trumpet voices, who had sung too loud at the beginning. of white clouds. And across the immeasurable vault of sky a bril- A smile spread through the ranks as they sighted the lake. liant sun moved in an immense arc, shedding on the world that golden "Now let's have that scullery cadence you all learned those two glow which is rightly found only in the palette of Nature. It was a weeks in the scullery. Scullery Cadence, count!" scene such as only the far Northwest knows, and which travellers "S-C-U-L-L-E-R-Y. Scull-l-ery!Scull-l-ery!" laughed the com. never forget. Company Commander Sam White marched his men to the edge of pany. "Now let's have that song the yeoman made up and set to the Star the freshly painted docks and commanded them to halt. Spangled Banner. Sing!" "At ease, men, and catch your wind," he said. Another CPO left a shack at the far end of the long docks and ap- proached Company 269. Behind the wooden docks, a scattering of Farragut, Farragut houses smelling of fresh white paint lay like a doll town. In your mountainous bower, "Attention!" said CPO White as his visitor approached. Where true men discover "Men, is there anyone here who hasn't read his Bluejacket's Manual That knowledge is power. on boats? "Good. But just in case you might have forgotten it, Chief Johnson Where the men of a land here who is in charge of these docks will help refresh your memory, Make this nation grow great before you go on the boats." In the spirit of justice With these words he turned his company over to Chief Johnson. Which has long been our fate. "Men," began Chief Johnson, "boats are a lot of fun. But they are most fun if you know how to handle them right. And it's also true May Farragut triumph in its trying task that boats are a lot of work, but they are less work if you know how So that this mighty nation to handle them. Will survive to the last! "So pay attention to what I have to say, and you'll get the most pos- sible out of the next few hours. 46 47 "A boat is handled by thirteen men, twelve of whom pull oars. The "Now when you stroke, there are three things you must not for- thirteenth is the coxswain, and he thinks for the rest of you. A good get. You must not forget that your oars belong in the water only coxswain often means a good performance. He will give you com- three quarters of the distance of the blade, that is, one quarter of the mands for shoving off, he will count strokes for you, and will bring you blade head should remain above the surface of the water. That means into dock. You must obey every command he gives to the best of your you sort of paddle along on the surface of the water, or skim along to ability. be more descriptive. Second, pull with your backs first, then your "Now the twelve oarsmen are counted off in pairs. Pair number one arms. You get most power that way. And third, drop your wrists sits at the bow of the boat, on the port and starboard sides, pair number after every stroke because that helps relax the muscles. two one position closer to the stern, and so on to pair number six which "Now after that, you men are on your own until you come back is right in front of the coxswain. The coxswain sits at the stern of into the docks. It's just a question of team work out there on the the boat and guides it by means of the rudder. When you enter the lake, that's all. boat, let pair number six enter first, then pair number five, then four, "When you come into the docks, your coxswain says, 'In bows,' then three, then two, then one, then finally the coxswain. and that means that you put your oars inside the boat. The bowmen "Now, every man must sit as close to the gangway as possible, be- will take the boat hooks and secure the boat to the docks. cause only by doing that will you get enough room to give a good "Now, any questions?" account of yourself on the oars, and not get in each other's way. "Sir, when do you use 'Point Oars?" "Now, when the coxswain says, 'Stand by the oars,' every one of "You never use that command on this lake. It is intended for shal- you will take his oar by the handle and see that the blade of the oar low bodies of water, where a boat runs onto a sandbank, and then the is in the clear and not touching or interfering with any other oar. coxswain uses it to get the boat free. Incidentally, this lake is a sur- "The second command is "Up oars!" When it is given, you will vival of the glacial age. It is several thousand feet deep in parts, and toss your oars quickly to a vertical position with the handles of your drops sheer from the shore here many feet. So when you each get oars resting on the bottom of the boat. Your outboard hand should your lifebelts, put them on. And no horseplay. We haven't had one be even with your chin and your inboard arm should be steadying boat capsize yet, and don't expect to have one today. the oar from farther down. "Now form into groups of thirteen. You men who have had ex- "The third command is 'Shove Off.' Your bowmen and coxswain perience with small boats step forward, because we need a coxswain will execute this command. for each crew " "The fourth command is 'Let Fall.' This means simply that you A crew of thirteen stood in front of one of the boats under the new drop the blade of your oar in the rowlocks. Your inboard hand stays roof of the boatdocks. at the handle of the oar. The oar is still out of the water. "Our platoon leader is going to be our coxswain. He knows some- "Now on the command, 'Give way together,' you begin rowing. thing about boats." Now here is where your coxswain and your starboard stroke make a "Yeh, let's hope so. Say, these boats are practically new!" difference. Your starboard stroke sets the pace, and you others simply "So is the whole dock. The whole camp is only a year old." keep your eye on his oar and stroke simultaneously with him. The "Well, they certainly did a good job on these docks." coxswain will step it up or slow it down, and work out all the strategy. "They certainly did a good job on the whole camp." "Men, there are three main things to remember. First, take a full At the coxswain's order, the men filed into the boat in pairs, shoved stroke! You get more power and waste less energy that way. "Second, pull a strong steady oar, quietly. A boat goes best if the off, and began to stroke. A thrill of exhiliration shot through each man as his oar touched the water, and the boat slid out from the docks under flow of power which moves her, is even. A jerky flow of power dis- the power of their oars. turbs her rhythm and makes it impossible for the crew to work to- "Stroke two three four Stroke two three four " gether well. And only the coxswain talks on a boat. yelled the coxswain, his powerful young voice eager to perform his task. "Third, feather your oars. Now that means simply that when you "The oarsmen fumbled their first few strokes, and their oars ap- bring the oar back, let the flat side of the paddle skim over the sufrace of the water. Feathering your oars helps steady the boat and helps peared from the docks like the rear paddle on a river steamboat whose retain the power which you put into the stroke. athwartship beam was followed each second by a later one dipping behind it into the water. 48 49 "When I say stroke two, I mean pull that oar! and when I say Honor Companies from all battalions began marching onto the three four, I mean feather that oar. Now let's get going! Stroke grinder and served to form regiments each of which would repre- two three four Stroke two three four sent a camp in the intra-station contests. They lined up, the band On the docks, Chief Johnson was talking to Chief White. at the extreme right, three companies deep, ten rows across with the "These men really do take to water. They are natural born sailors. regimental flag bearers in the center facing the reviewing stand. It's really surprising. Now take that crew over there with your pla- A bevy of officers walked across the grinder and mounted the stand. toon leader as coxswain. This is the first time in a whaleboat for all "How many stripes has he got, mate?" of them, and the first time rowing together. See those first few "Four. That's the Captain. He runs the whole Station. He's got strokes? See how hesitant they were? Now watch them smooth it a commander with him and two lieutenant commanders, and the rest out! In ten strokes they catch on and row with a rhythm like a trained are lieutenants." team. These boys are really born to the boats!" "That certainly is a lot of goldbraid." "Yeh, I know. You should have heard them singing on the way to Some of the officers left the reviewing stand to begin checking the the boats. This is the one day in Boot Training when they really en- companies present. The company commanders (C.P.O.'s), mean- joy getting blisters on their hands!" while, had brought their men to attention. Turning on their heels to face the reviewing stand, they reported to their ensign that all were present and accounted for. CAPTAIN'S REVIEW The ensigns exchanged salutes with the commanders, and reported to the regimental commanders that all were present or accounted for. The men poured out of their barracks in streams and clustered around The attendance check then flowed up to the bevy of inspecting of- the edges of the huge grinder. ficers, who worked their way from one end of the grinder to the It was Captain's Day. There was to be a parade and contest between other. Each lieutenant, ensign, and C.P.O. sounded off as the officers the best companies of the whole station. approached. The reviewing stand was decked with bunting and for this special A recruit looked at his watch. It was 1515. In the extra reviewing occasion an additional reviewing stand was added, to seat civilian stand there were now seated several doughty dowagers and a scat- visitors. tering of persons in civilian clothes. Bubbles of conversation rose and burst under the warm June sun. The trumpet sounded, and all else was still. "Para-a-de-Rest!" Came a command from the central stand. "This is really going to be some show." "What school are you going to, Mac?" The command flowed down the chain of command of each regi- "Quartermaster's." ment from one end of the grinder to the other. "What did you get on the General Classification Test?" "Fourth Regiment, Parade !" said the Lieutenant. "Ninety-eight." "Fourteen Battalion, Parade !" sang the Ensign. "I thought so. You've got to be tops for that school." "Company 269, Parade " shouted the C.P.O. "I'm going to machinist school. I sure like machines." "Company 274, Parade " "What time is it?" "Company 89, Parade " "Fifteenth Battalion, Parade " "Fourteen forty-five." "Look, here comes the regimental guidon bearers." "Company 381, Parade "Company 386, Parade " A column of four men came down the center of the grinder. One carried the Stars and Stripes, the second carried the deep blue flag of "Company 390, Parade " the Regiment, and flanking these on either side was a guard with a "Thirteenth Battalion, Parade " rifle. These symbols of allegience and power brought the spectators "Company, Parade " to a hush. "Company, Parade " A murmer rose through the stands as Lieutenant Knight, the Regi- "Company, Parade " "Twelfth Battalion, Parade " mental Commander, came across the grinder, and unfurled both flags. "Company, Parade " He retired to a position just in front of the stands, waiting. 50 51 " "Company, Parade nine the left hand was on the butt at left shoulder " "Company, Parade ten the right arm drops to the side "REST! shouted the Regimental Commander. eleven the right arm grabs the rifle at small of stock As one man the whole regiment moved from attention to parade twelve port arms rest. The officers smiled. thirteen fourteen the right hand rises and grips the rifle at the pistol grip "Fifth Regiment, Parade " the rifle comes down to within three inches of the "Sixteenth Battalion, Parade " deck and hangs there " "Company, Parade fifteen the left hand snaps back to the side Like the sun moving across the earth, the command traversed the sixteen grinder, until it reached the western end. sideways, left hand to small of back. the muzzle of the rifle tilts forward, the left foot goes "Sound oo-f-ff!" said the Station Commandant, and his order was The sixteen count manual ended. From the review stand came a carried out. murmer of approval. "I have never," said a doughty dowager, "Never, The band began to play. Its dozen drums and thirty-three bugles never seen anything better than that performance. They were as one brimmed over with sound. The band marched down the field and man!" The others nodded an assent, and an English guest adjusted back again, led by its skillful drum major. a monocle and said softly, "Upon my word!" A series of commands for rifles were now given. The command flowed on, until every company on the grinder had "Port " carried it out. "Fifth Regiment, Port " "Attention!" shouted the Station Commander, then, when the com- "Port " from the ensign. mand had been carried out, "Port " from the C.P.O. "Prepare for Physical Drill!" "Port " The band began to play. "Port " Dum-bum-Platoons in each company faced each other. "Arms!" "Dum-bum!" two notes again came from the band. As one man the regiment executed the command. Without a word, the men spaced off from one end of the grinder The station commandant now came to the manual of Arms. to the other, in unison. "Silent Manual " "Dum Bum!" "Silent Manual " The men stooped and placed their guns on the grinder, and remained "Silent Manual " bent over for at least ten seconds. "Silent Manual " "Dum Bum"-the men came up. "ARMS!" "Dum Bum"-stepped six inches to left of rifle. Without a sound, the command flowed down through each regi- "Dum Bum"-down went the men again. ment and moved from east to west, across the grinder. "Dum Bum"-up came the men, semaphore flags in their hands. The command reached Company 269. The men counted silently They had drawn them from their boots while bent over. to themselves. "My word," exclaimed the English guest, "It's a pantomime drill." "One left hand on stock, rifle vertical, muzzle sight even with The band now took up an arrangement of the Humoresque, to which " nose all on the grinder did the semaphore drill: two right hand on barrel A; B; C; C; D; E; F; G; three rifle changed to forty-five degree angle, left hand on leather H; I; sling and stock J; K; four right hand on butt L; M; five rifle to right shoulder N; 0; six left arm at side P; Q; R; S; seven rifle stock dropped into left hand T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z eight the right hand shifted up from the end of the butt U.S. NA-V-Y! 52 53 "Dum Bum!" Went the Band. and one lieutenant, followed next in line. The commander faced the The men bent over. reviewing stand and saluted in passing. "Dum Bum-came up without flags. Next came an ensign, shining in the glitter of Annapolis polish, and "Dum Bum-men stepped back to rifles. following him a line of company commanders followed by their com- "Dum Bum"-men reached for their rifles. panies. The commanding officer of each unit turned and saluted in "Dum Bum." They straightened up, their rifles at order arms. passing. The guidon bearer levelled his flag horizontally SO that the "Dum Bum"-rifle raised to shoulder. pennant bearing the company number fairly touched the ground. "Dum Bum"-rifle lowered in two hands to waist. Company 269 passed in review. White turned his head, saluted, "Dum Bum"- rifle brought up to chin level in both hands, at the walked on. The guidon bearer lowered his flag exactly horizontal. same time spreading the legs as at the position of parade rest. The company marched past, head and eyes to the right, arms horizontal The physical drill with rifles began. Each man held his gun in two from the elbow, guns steady on shoulder, marching as a single man. hands, under his chin, horizontal with the deck of the grinder. Each A murmur of content came from the audience, and the officers in command was repeated sixteen times. the reviewing stand smiled their approval. "Out! Chest! UP! Chest! One by one the companies left the grinder and took their place "Down! Chest! Out! Chest! in the line, forming on almost endless procession around the track "Up! Back of head! Over head! Chest! of the grinder. "Right side! Left side! As the Stars and Stripes passed, the galleries rose and stood at at- "Right foot out! Left foot out! tention, in respect to the speck of garment around which the funda- "Over head! Right foot out! Chest! Foot in! mental loyalties of a mighty nation had rolled for almost two centuries. "Over head! Left foot out! Chest! Over head! The leading company went twice around the grinder, then took its "Sweep to toes! Over head! Chest! old position on the field. Other companies fell into their previous "Butts forward! Muzzles forward! Butts; Muzzles! places. Soon the grinder was full, and the track clear. Only the "Down to waist! band, which had marched to the right of the reviewing stand, was in "Right side, left side!" a new position. Rifle brought vertical to right shoulder-down to order arms. "The Drill Prize goes to Company 269!" The men now came to the end. Silence reigned as Chief Specialist White advanced to take his "Parade Rest!" came the command honors, and returned to his company. "Officers, center!" The reviewing officers and their guests left the stands. The com- To the tune of Anchors Aweigh, each C.P.O. with his guidon bearer panies began to disband to return to their barracks. marched to the receiving stand to report, and then returned to his The show was over. company. "Never in all my days have I ever seen such a military performance," An air of tension swept over the grinder. said the Englishman, "and I've seen many military performances in "Pre-e-sent " many countries." "Present " "What did he say?" asked one recruit of another as they passed their "Present " distinguished guest. "Arms! " "He sez it was some show." "PASS IN REVIEW." "Yeh. It wuz." This was a highlight of the days' performance. The band filed out to lead the procession past the reviewing stand. Its drum major twirled and tossed his flashing stick as if his life were at stake, and after him, following along at a steady pace, came his hide and brass band, playing Officer of the Day. A regimental Commander and three men, one bugler, one messenger, 54 55 GRADUATION He threw his boots on the deck and began stomping upon them. "Hit the Deck! Rise and Shine!" roared the voice of Chief Special- The others followed his example. ist White. "Wheee-e-e!" One by one the men awoke and repeated the command. "Hey, mate, can't you just see the folks back home meeting us at the "Men, it's 0200. That's earlier than you have gotten up SO far, but station?" this is a special day. A very special day. "Hey, mate, did I show you the picture of my girl? We're going "You men know that when Sammy White says he's going to do to be married as soon as I get home." something, he does it. When I asked you whether you wanted to Hey mate, if you see a streak of lightning going by, that's just give those drill rifles back and you all said 'yes,' I gave them back. me going back to Sioux City, Iowa!" "Now, I want to ask you this: How many would like to graduate, A group of four men went to the stern side of the barracks. Two right now?" took the recruit C.P.O. on their shoulders, and two took White. They "Here!!" A roar rose from the men in the barracks. began a procession around the barracks. "All right men, then you graduate! I'm going into the office and "We are the men of the great U.S.N. " began a chorister. in fifteen minutes I expect you all to be dressed, your bunks shipshape, Slowly the sun rose over the rugged roofs of the surrounding moun- and each man at parade rest. I'm going to give you men a valedictory tains. The morning mist covered their tops in huge puffs of greyish address and a graduation exercise.' cloud and stretched in broken formation down the mountain sides to envelope the thick forests of trees which for thousands of years had climbed ever higher towards the mountain peaks. In this magnificient expanse of natural beauty all was quiet. But on the wide encircled valley, where a forest of trees had been cleared "Well, here I am men. This barracks really looks shipshape. and the camp now lay, one barracks was lit. "Now I promised you men a valedictory speech. Men, I'm no col- A celebration was going on in 4A13, topside. lege president, but I believe I can make a little speech none of you Boot Training was over. will ever forget. "You have all completed your training now. You are part of Uncle Sam's Navy, and men, that's the best thing to be a part of in the whole wide world!" He paused for a moment of dramatic silence. "Attention! You will now stand at attention for one hour. That's your graduation exercise!" The hands of the clock moved slowly around. Five, ten, twenty minutes. Not a man moved an eyelash. Thirty, forty, fifty minutes. Fifty-five, six, seven, eight, nine minutes. An air of suspense hung over the barracks. "One hour! At ease men. "Now you men take off your boots. You've graduated. From now on you call each other 'mate." You're all second class seamen now. The bus will be here at 0500 to take you to the station SO that you can begin your leave home. "You can do anything you want to your boots, except throw them away!" "Whee-e-e-e!" the men took off their boots, and one yelled, "I know what to do with these boots!" 56 57 TRAVELERS BY LAND, SEA, AND AIR (This Hymn is Sung at the Close of All Navy Religious Services) ABOUT THE AUTHORS: I. Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm doth bind the restless wave, Ex-Apprentice Seaman ARTHUR CURTIS left his classes Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep at Harvard College to enlist in the Navy program. He has Its own appointment limits keep; since received an honorable discharge. For a time he was 0 hear us when we cry to Thee at the U.S. Navy Intelligence School in the Japanese For those in peril on the sea. Language at the University of Colorado. He has taught school in Massachusetts and Connecticut, worked in Wash- 2. 0 Saviour, whose almighty word ington, D. C. with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The winds and waves submissive heard, and is now teaching History and Political Science at the University of Georgia. Smiles he, "My part is the only Who walkedst on the foaming deep, book or part of a book written on guard duty in the history And calm amid its rage didst sleep; of warfare!" 0 hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. SAM FOX, towering Chief Specialist, U. S. Navy, is an Ex-Ohio grid star at Ohio State University. He has served 3. 0 sacred Spirit, who didst brood as a U.S. Navy Training Specialist at Camp Farragut, Upon the chaos dark and rude, Idaho where the book was written, and elsewhere. At all Who bad'st it's angry tumult cease, camps together he has trained over 5,000 men. He is now And gavest light, and life, and peace; an instructor in the V-12 program at Berea College, Ken- 0 hear us when we cry to Thee tucky, where he is also head basketball coach. For those in peril on the sea. 4. 0 Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, "The Commandant of this Station has read the manuscript and Protect them wheresoe'er they go, wishes to commend you and the Co-Author, And ever let there rise to Thee Arthur S. Curtis, A. S." Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Public Relations Officer, United States Naval Training William Whiting, 1860 Station Farragut 5. Lord, guard and guide the men who fly Through the great spaces of the sky; Be with them traversing the air, In dark'ning storms or sunlight fair- 0 hear us when we lift our prayer For those in peril in the air. HEY, MAC! BIFORE TRANING To Whom It May Concern: I have had the pleasure of reading in manuscript form "Hey Mac !", the Arthur Cur- tis story of his personal ex- perience in "Boot" camp at Farragut, Idaho. It is a breezy, authentic, well-written narrative of the life with which the author is entirely familiar through his own training period there. Farragut is 50 miles from Spokane and I have visited it frequently and know the back- ground the author presents. I believe the book will prove in- teresting to all Uncle Sam's sailors and their kin folks and believe it will be eagerly read. He writes well, and has a thorough training for the job from a literary standpoint as well as his personal ex- perience in the nation's sec- ond largest navy training center. Sincerely yours, W. W. HINDLEY, Sunday Editor, The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Wash., U.S.A. ppt q.e C March 2, 1943 PERSONAL My dear Mr. Wein: The President has received the very unusual watch which you were good enough to send him from "ardent and grate- YPPF PP7.3 ful admirers". The four other watches which you asked be given 7, 3 9. top7.5 X PPT-4 to James, Elliott, Franklin, Jr., and John also have been re- ceived and I assure you that they will be distributed in ac- XPP7-6 cordance with your wishes. I will undertake to do this and shall tell each of the four mentioned that they came from you as an official of the Crawford Watch Company. The President is grateful to you as I am sure his e four sons will be when they receive your gifts. on ts Your offer to send the President for distribution to worthy members of the Air Service, Army, Navy and Marine Corps X5130 some seventy-five of your watches is deeply appreciated. After careful consideration, however, it is felt that this offer of yours should be made direct to the heads of the services men- tioned, i.e., the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, etc. x25 x18 I need not tell you that if the President undertook to give some seventy-five of these watches to deserving members of the Armed Forces, word of his action would be passed quickly through the commissioned and enlisted ranks of the various serv- ices and be known to the several millions of men who make up these services. The President could not give to one and refuse another, and there would be thousands of deserving men. For this reason and others equally as obvious, it is felt that the plan you propose would not be practical for the President to under- take, nor fair to all of those in the services who would be de- serving of such a gift from the Commander-in-Chief. I suggested that your offer be made direct to the heads of the services, but I do not know whether they would undertake to Watch Company - 2 - WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS distribute the watches. As a matter of fact, I doubt whether they could do it for the same reasons that prevent the President from accepting your offer. However, there is no harm in trying. 3-0396-2 Very sincerely yours, February 87, 1943 Grace Tully PRIVATE SECRETARY Oklia Delano Roosevelt, Ched States, X Mr. Alex Wein, Crawford Watch Company, x 15 Maiden Lane, THE care), 19 jewel gold Chronograph Wrist New York, N. Y. you to ancept as a small token of OUT ad- *** first of a lot or one hundred or the le been our good fortune to socure. on ts With it, you will provive four equally fine stainless stavl, te waterproof Chronographe, with special pflot's dinl, from in lot of one hundred and ninety six. Please give these to James, Elliott, Franklin Jo. and John, LB D. small contribution to our mar effort, ** have put aside twenty-five of the gold and fifty or the stainless steel watches. These we would like you to distribute to whose members of your personnel, the Air Service, army, Mary are Marine Corps who, in your good opinion, 810 worthy OF a personal gift from the President. The balance of these watches will be held in reserve for sale to nembers of our Armed Forces. Will you DO good enough to advise If WS may ship the 86- disional seventy-five Chronographs mentioned? Yes will 100- sider it & great honor if permitted to centribute these superlative timepleces for Presidential distribusion. rith profound admiration, we take the liberty of signing **** nolves, Respectfully yes STE:mb CHAWFOOD WATER CONVENT ankin Wein ford Watch Company 8 SWISS WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS CRAWFORD W YORK WATCHES TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 3.0396.7 ALEX WEIN S. SCHECTER February 27, 1943 anklin Delano Roosevelt, nited States, an 18-karet, 17 jewel gold Chronograph Wrist eg you to accept as a small token of our ad- S the first of a lot of one hundred of the has been our good fortune to secure. With it, you will receive four equally fine stainless steel, waterproof Chronographs, with special pilot's dial, from a lot of one hundred and ninety six. Please give these to James, Elliott, Franklin Jr. and John. As a small contribution to our war effort, we have put aside twenty-five of the gold and fifty of the stainless steel watches. These we would like you to distribute to those members of your personnel, the Air Service, Army, Navy and Marine Corps who, in your good opinion, are worthy of a personal gift from the President. The balance of these watches will be held in reserve for sale to members of our Armed Forces. Will you be good enough to advise us if we may ship the ad- ditional seventy-five Chronographs mentioned? We will con- sider it a great honor if permitted to contribute these superlative timepieces for Presidential distribution. With profound admiration, we take the liberty of signing our- selves, Respectfully yours, CRAWFORD WATCH COMPANY awein A. Wein AW/dl THE WHITE HOUSE ompany WASHINGTON TCHES AND MOVEMENTS EPHONE BEEKMAN 3.0396.7 February 27, 1943 His Excellency, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: You will receive an 18-karet, 17 jewel gold Chronograph Wrist Watch, which we beg you to accept as a small token of our ad- miration. This is the first of a lot of one hundred of the finest watches it has been our good fortune to secure. With it, you will receive four equally fine stainless steel, waterproof Chronographs, with special pilot's dial, from a lot of one hundred and ninety six. Please give these to James, Elliott, Franklin Jr. and John. As a small contribution to our war effort, we have put aside twenty-five of the gold and fifty of the stainless steel watches. These we would like you to distribute to those members of your personnel, the Air Service, Army, Navy and Marine Corps who, in your good opinion, are worthy of a personal gift from the President. The balance of these watches will be held in reserve for sale to members of our Armed Forces. Will you be good enough to advise us if we may ship the ad- ditional seventy-five Chronographs mentioned? We will con- sider it a great honor if permitted to contribute these superlative timepieces for Presidential distribution. With profound admiration, we take the liberty of signing our- selves, Respectfully yours, CRAWFORD WATCH COMPANY awein A. Wein AW/dl Crawford Watch Company IMPORTERS OF FINE SWISS WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS 15 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK CRAWFORD WATCHES TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 3.0396.7 ALEX WEIN S. SCHECTER February 27, 1943 His Excellency, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: You will receive an 18-karet, 17 jewel gold Chronograph Wrist Watch, which we beg you to accept as a small token of our ad- miration. This is the first of a lot of one hundred of the 1e finest watches it has been our good fortune to secure. With it, you will receive four equally fine stainless steel, waterproof Chronographs, with special pilot's dial, from a lot of one hundred and ninety six. Please give these to James, Elliott, Franklin Jr. and John. As a small contribution to our war effort, we have put aside twenty-five of the gold and fifty of the stainless steel watches. These we would like you to distribute to those members of your personnel, the Air Service, Army, Navy and Marine Corps who, in your good opinion, are worthy of a personal gift from the President. The balance of these watches will be held in reserve for sale to members of our Armed Forces. Will you be good enough to advise us if we may ship the ad- ditional seventy-five Chronographs mentioned? We will con- sider it a great honor if permitted to contribute these superlative timepieces for Presidential distribution. With profound admiration, we take the liberty of signing our- selves, Respectfully yours, CRAWFORD WATCH COMPANY awein A. Wein AW/dl February 2, 1944. Dear Mr. Wein: Mr. Wein: I dislike bothering you about one of the watches which you were kind enough to send to the President's sons. If it is not too much trouble, I would like to forward to you one which has never worked. As you know, it is very difficult to get any repair work done these days and I always feel that people who make watches can repair their own better than anyone else. they for Will you be good enough to let me know if you feel you can repair this watch? With many thanks, 1e Very sincerely yours, ts te Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Alex Wein, Esq., Crawford Watch Company, 15 Maiden Lane, New York City, N. Y. IMPORTERS OF Crateford Watch Complex SWISS WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS February 7, 1944. 15 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK TELEPHONE SCHECTER Dear Mr. Wein: 3 Ever so many thanks for your nice 1044 note of February fourth. I am delighted that you can repair the watch and I am send- ing it to you under separate cover. With many thanks for all your trouble, Miss Cravery sincerely yours, The #hite House Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Grace G. Tully Private Secretary By all means return the watch not work. We will gladly have it In condition. Due to the scarcity of skilled craftspen, 15 Alex Wein, Esq., bit longer, but you may be assured Crawford Watch Company, preference to regulating 15 Maiden Lane, eco. New York, N. Y. Our OTLEY regret is that the watch did not stve service, No thank you for bringing the matter to our attention. Yours sincerely, CO. are their Alox AW:DL Crawford Watch Company IMPORTERS OF FINE SWISS WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS CRAWFORD 15 MAIDEN LANE . NEW YORK WATCHES TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 3.0396.7 ALEX WEIN S. SCHECTER file February 4, 1944 Miss Grace G. Tully The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Tully: By all means return the watch which does not work. We will gladly have it put in condition. Due to the scarcity of skilled craftsmen, it may take a bit longer, but you may be assured that we will give preference to regulating this timepiece. Our only regret is that the watch did not give service. We thank you for bringing the matter to our attention. Yours sincerely, CRAWFORD WATCH CO. arex Wein Alex Wein AW:DL BB - Dam keeping the box the match Came m-as trax recd in bad Condition withe P.O. are unvertigating what held tup pince thas mailed on the 16, + recd the 24 - m - ary sixteenth, and want to apologize for the delay in writing to you about the watch which you so kindly repaired and returned. It seems that the package was damaged in transit and was held up by the postmaster pending an investigation to determine the cause of the bad condition of the wrapping. This, of course, involved loss of time and the ne- cessity of rewrapping the package and we did not receive it until today. Tully We felt that you should be told of the circumstances which have caused this belated ac- knowledgment. Please accept thanks for your kind- ness in the matter. I can assure you that it is deeply appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb A. Wein, Esq., Crawford Watch Company, 15 Maiden Lane, New York, N. Y. given GST February 25, 1944 My dear Mr. Wein: I have received your letter of February sixteenth, and want to apologize for the delay in writing to you about the watch which you so kindly repaired and returned. It seems that the package was damaged in transit and was held up by the postmaster pending an investigation to determine the cause of the bad condition of the wrapping. This, of course, involved loss of time and the ne- cessity of rewrapping the package and we did not receive it until today. We felt that you should be told of the circumstances which have caused this belated ac- knowledgment. Please accept thanks for your kind- ness in the matter. I can assure you that it is deeply appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb A. Wein, Esq., Crawford Watch Company, 15 Maiden Lane, New York, N. Y. Crawford Watch Company IMPORTERS OF FINE SWISS WATCHES AND MOVEMENTS CRAWFORD 15 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK WATCHES TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 3.0396.7 aben ALEX WEIN S. SCHECTER and February 16, 1944 11/25/14 Miss Grace Tully The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Tully: The Chronograph Watch which you recently sent to us for repair is being returned to you today. This watch is now in perfect working condition and we sincerely hope that it will give completely satisfactory service. We thank you for having given us the opportunity to serve you. Very truly yours, CRAWFORD WATCH CO. arrein A. Wein AW:DL 2 Thank him very supprom much 24,44 and say while the Presidents Q. 1944 GATES, H. C. PPF J. W. Speaker Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9-C Mar. 1, 1944. Ackd. 3/7/44. Let. to Mr. Early stating that they are sending, under sep. cover, for the President and Mrs. Roosevelt Compact Cookits and Heatabs. Given to GOT. SEE: PPP-9-S iok The 1e faily 2 24. Thank him very much and say while the Presidents appreciates his kind March offer 10, 1944 hery much this type of nodel p.p7 does not fit into his callioting C SST. 9- My dear Lieutenant Clark: Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of February twenty-fourth to Mrs. Roosevelt and thank you for your friendliness type in writing. While the President appreciates very much indeed your kind offer, he does not care to avail himself of it as the type of model which you describe does not fit into his collec- tion. The President wants you to know that he is especially grateful for your thoughtfulness e and for your prayers. He has asked me to ex- tend to you his very best wishes. Very sincerely yours, xpp7 9 M * fire filling Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Lieutenant L. N. Clark, rg 29 Richardson Street, Newton 58, Massachusetts. h was can ae clone now There is no real hurry and l 7 Alaffroom shank him 2. 24, 44 and say while ackolut appreciates his kind offer hery much this type of model does not fit into SST. his callioting FEB 281944 Could you please tell me what type apparates the President was asse gned to on the Hyde QackFie I make I models of houre drawn fir apparatus and would like to make him one ofthe type he served on if it was house drawn l could not finist it up now as the metal shortage well motallow it. bab they is much of th wood working that can be clone now There is no real hurry and l 7 2. 24, 44 20 hetp House Mrs E. Possent an yesu W ashington D.C. my diar Dyrs Posserelt: FEB 281944 Could you please tell me what type apparatus the President was asse gned to on the Hyde Que I I make models of house drawn first apparates and would like to make him one ofthe type he served if it was house drawn l could not finist it up now as the metal shortage well motallowit.but they is much of th wood working thatcan be clone now There is no real hurry and l appre ciate what eow. information you may be able to supply Iam a Sieman and do this as a hobby resident is interesta m fine and fire fighting may god Bless you both now and for ever more It. Sincerely L. & b lack 29 Gichardsm St. Newton 58 man Q LINDEMANN, Leo Lindy's Restaurant PPF New York, N.Y. Ackd. March 11, 1944. 9-c Sent box of candy to the President; in Miss Tully's office. SEE: PPF-9-L iok Mary PAY 1e on at te ts WAS Supervey Lecinac 7 pp7 a 9-C March 27, 1944 Sein B My dear Mr. Connell: The President is most appreciative of your kind thought in sending him that interesting Shillelagh on the occasion of his Thirty-ninth PP79-S x Wedding Anniversary. He wants you to know that he X pp7170 is delighted to have it and that he is grateful for your good wishes. e on its Very sincerely yours, B Grace 0. Tully Private Secretary Deniel A. Connell, Esq., 4554 Greenwood Avenue, x Chicago, Illinois. mgs grams. Emaine 1874 Importation 4554 Gramood are, from a tree grows Things in I reland, Lecinois EXPORTATION Swiss CHEES a March 27, 1944 My dear Mr. Connell: The President is most appreciative of your kind thought in sending him that interesting Shillelagh on the occasion of his Thirty-ninth Weddin Anniversary. He wants you to know that he is delighted to have it and that he is grateful for your good wishes. 1e on Very sincerely yours, ts te Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Daniel A, Connell, Esq., 4554 Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. mgs innek Emaine grams. 1874 Importation 4554 Gramood are, from a tree grows Therago in I reland, Lecinois A.B.C. CODE 5 th EDITION Cable Adress: EMMENTHALER - LUCERNE PIERRE BURKI EXPORTATION OF Swiss CHEESE in! EMMENTHAL AND SBRINZ (Swiss PARMESAN FOR RASPING) SPECIALITY: SWISS GRUYERE DESSERT CHEESE THE LION OF LUCERNE" IL Pierre Bürki BORDEAUX 1892 LAUSANNE 1910 BERNE 1914 FRAUENFELD 1903 LUCERNE 1909 MAIN OFFICE & STOCKS ucerne, INDUSTRYSTREET 9 SWITZERLAND with copy letter of letter S.S.T. OFFICE OF DANIEL A. CONNELL REPRESENTATIVE Chicog. Tranch 18th 1944, 160 N. LA SALLE STREET PHONE STATE 3740 CHICAGO acter Series B ILLINOIS Hon Franklin A. Roossold - President White House 1e Washing ton D.C. on its Dear her President President Wears St. Patrick's Green; "lohat no # Shillelagh Won't Talk of Eire Washington Bureau of The Chicago Sun. Washington, March 17.-Presi- dent Roosevelt, who claims that one of his ancestors was an Irish- Please accept with bash man, wore the green for St. Pat- rick's Day today. The President wore a green tweed suit with a brilliant green carnation in his wishes for many future lapel. On his desk was a pot of growing shamrocks, surrounding an Irish clay pipe, and a second pot of artificial shamrocks. He refused at a news confer- happy annioraview, to you ence, however, to discuss the "Irish question," observing that the issues with Eire are contro- and yourb versial and asserting that the Irish in the United States are never controversial. This was also the President's 39th wedding anniversary. As Very Respictfully Mrs. Roosevelt is touring Army bases in the Carribean and South America, the day was ob- served by an exchange of tele- Daniel a. Connell grams. Emaine 1874 Importation 4554 Gremood are, from a tree grows in I reland, Therago Lecinae LIPPMANN Pierre Bürki 3.2 Dear Miss. Tully Exportation of Twiss Cheese Lucerne, (Switerland) Wany Though for Cable Adress: Emmenthaler Lucerne your Hind note OFFICE OF Main Office and Stocks: DANIEL A. CONNELL of acceptance and hours Industrystreet 9 REPRESENTATIVE 160 N. LA SALLE STREET It is gratty appreciated A. B. C. Code 5th Edition PHONE STATE 3740 CHICAGO ILLINOIS President Wears / White House Thanks. St. Patrick's Green; Won't Talk of Eire what no Shillegah A long time ago when Daniel A. Connell was born, relatives in Ire- land cut a shillelagh from an old tree near their home and sent it Washington Bureau of The Chicago Sun. to Connell's father as a gift for Washington, March 17.-Presi- the new baby. dent Roosevelt, who claims that # Sencine 1874 Importation Connell is now 70 and lives at one of his ancestors was an Irish- 4554 Greenwood av. He still had man, wore the green for St. Pat- the shillelagh when he read about rick's Day today. The President wore a green tweed suit with a from SURE AND MAYBE I brilliant green carnation in his CAN KEEP ELEANOR lapel. On his desk was a pot of " AT HOME NOW! growing shamrocks, surrounding an Irish clay pipe, and a second pot of artificial shamrocks. a tree grows in He refused at a news confer- ence, however, to discuss the Easter grestings "Irish question," observing that Esgn the issues with Eire are contro- versial and asserting that the Irish Daniel a. Connall in the United States are never controversial. april 92d 1944 the shamrocks and green cat grac- ing the desk of President Roose- This was also the President's 39th wedding anniversary. As velt on St. Patrick's Day. So he sent the President the Mrs. Roosevelt is touring shillelagh, tied with green ribbon Army bases in the Carribean and now no and bearing a note explaining its South America. the day was ob- origin. Yesterday Connell had a served by an exchange of tele- Shenanigane 4 "thank you" note from the White grams. House-and he is prouder of that than he was of the shillelagh. NI CUTEX NAIL a import quota, in accordance with pur- loved; goes o Swiss cheese. Word has come from the Swiss cheese Cutex fast-dr however, that the quotas are not arranged on an individual nail polish are matters between the respective governments. That Blossom Out in accordance with our own idea, but on the other hand 1 had rather definitely understood through his contacts CREME wiss Consul in Chicago that the purchases of individual LARGE JAR ONLY taken into consideration in connection with the amount SOFSKIN CREME ich such firms might be permitted to export to defy work or weather d. Therefore, Mr. Connell would like to have an greasy, non-sticky So heck-up so to speak on the information he has received yours soft, smooth, Swiss Smooth Hands For Sm principal. He is also interested to learn whether the quotas are based on tonnages or values of products. We would like to receive any details you have as to whether there has in fact been an arrangement which amounts to exchange of cheese for lard or other animal products. We have had some information on the quota system but it pertains entirely to quotas against products from the United States, but we have had no data covering an exchange situation such as mentioned in the foregoing. Please advise at your earliest convenience. R. Stutsman District Office Section Robert Sevey Acting District Manager regret of this country is heartfelt and universal. V': cannot, alas, make any repa- ration which will bring the dead back to life, or even make fully good the material d a m a g But what can be done to show our feel- C ings, a n d what can be paid to re- 0 store the city and to compensate the P Swiss, our people OMMERCE will certainly Walter Lippmann. Y B want to see done in the fullest OMESTIC COMMERCE possible measure. It is possible to do more than D. that. This would be a fitting*occa- sion for the President to order a 24, review and reconsideration of those policies of economic warfare July 18, 1934 affecting Switzerland which many think have been carried beyond the bounds of law, reason, and mili- To: F tary necessity. The President him- self cannot know, the public has sion no means of judging, whether the regulations do not in many cases From: 0 do more harm to the Swiss than they do good to the United Na- ce tions. There are grounds for sus- Subject: pecting that many of them may be 5 excessive, that overzealous subor- ns dinates, intent on the total exer- cise of their powers, may often be failing to distinguish between the Swiss, who are true neutrals, and Mr. Danie nations satellite to Germany. an representative of a large Swiss cheese e information onN EUTRALITY does not arouse his office today for detailed much sympathy in nations who are desperately at war. DE But the e Swiss quota system. Specifi- cally, it has neutrality of Switzerland is a very special thing, indeed unique. Only actice to import large quanti- ties of Swiss Switzerland in all of Europe has has been sold to the various Chicago meat made no military concessions. Sur- rounded by the Fascist world, its s, Armours and others It has been Mr. Co neutrality has been more than a policy of staying out of war. The report back to his Swiss principals the Swiss have maintained intact their democratic liberties because they e different houses, it having been his underst hold them dear and because their hearts are stout. That is a great ckers would be given concessions on the lard impo contribution to mankind. Through the darkest days of the war, when Hitler seemed about to sweep all nce with their individual pur- chases of Swiss Europe before him, the moral re- ome from the Swiss cheese sistance of the Swiss has assured exporter, howev us that once a nation has known are not arranged on an individual basis but are m liberty it will never willingly sur- render it. espective governments. That opinion is in a Their example should never-be forgotten, and if there is anything wn idea, but on the other hand Mr. Connell had this government can do to express not only its regret for the Schaff- nderstood through his contacts with the Swiss hausen bombing but its apprecia- at the purchases of individual firms were take tion of the part Switzerland has played, it should do it. It should in connection with the amount of lard which S take the risks of giving the Swiss the benefit of the doubt between ermitted to export to Switzerland. the judgment of some official here and their honest representations. 11 would like to have an official check- We shall be amply repaid if we information he has received from his Swiss come out of this war with the con- fidence and friendship of the Swiss nation. He is a. L ET us not forget the indispen- arn whether the quotas are based on tonnages or sable part which Switzer- land has to play in the healing Ve would like to receive any details you have of the nations. By long historical tradition, Switzerland is the seat, has in fact been an arrangement which amounts to SO to speak the capital, of man- kind's works of charity and of for lard or other animal products. We have had some mercy. We shall need Switzerland when the war is over. It will quota system but it pertains entirely to quot stand there, firm and free, in a sea of misery and hatred. We shall from the United States, but we have had no data need the Swiss because they alone, B situation such as mentioned in the foregoing perhaps, will be able to go every- where, feared by none and trusted our earliest convenience. by all. Realizing all that, we shall be wise if, jolted by this terrible mis- hap, we go beyond the obvious regrets and indemnities to larger actions which express our moral solidarity with this admirable peo- Robert Sevey ple. ting District Manager OPINIONS So that the readers of The Chicago Sun may have the ben- efit of wide variety of view- C 0 P BUREAU DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Y BUREAU OF FOREIGN & DOMESTIC COMMERCE Chicago Washington, D. C. July 24, 1934. July 18, 1934 18-EU To: Foreign Traffics Division From: Chicago District Office Subject: Swiss Quota Regulations/ on Lard. Mr. Daniel A. Connell, American representative of a large Swiss cheese exporter, called at this office today for detailed information on the operation of the Swiss quota system. Specifi- cally, it has been Mr. Connell's practice to import large quanti- ties of Swiss cheese which in turn has been sold to the various Chicago meat packers such as Swifts, Armours and others # It has been Mr. Connell's practice to report back to his Swiss principals the quantities sold to the different houses, it having been his understanding that these packers would be given concessions on the lard import quota, in accordance with their individual pur- chases of Swiss cheese. Word has come from the Swiss cheese exporter, however, that the quotas are not arranged on an individual basis but are matters between the respective governments. That opinion is in accordance with our own idea, but on the other hand Mr. Connell had rather definitely understood through his contacts with the Swiss Consul in Chicago that the purchases of individual firms were taken into consideration in connection with the amount of lard which such firms might be permitted to export to Switzerland. Therefore, Mr. Connell would like to have an official check-up so to speak on the information he has received from his Swiss principal. He is also interested to learn whether the quotas are based on tonnages or values of products. We would like to receive any details you have as to whether there has in fact been an arrangement which amounts to exchange of cheese for lard or other animal products. We have had some information on the quota system but it pertains entirely to quotas against products from the United States, but we have had no data covering an exchange situation such as mentioned in the foregoing. Please advise at your earliest convenience. R. Stutsman District Office Section Robert Sevey Acting District Manager C 0 P Y BUREAU OF FOREIGN & DOMESTIC COMMERCE Washington, D. C. July 24, 1934. 18-EU To: Chicago District Office From: Division of Foreign Tariffs Subject: Swiss Quota Restrictions on Lard. I refer to your letter of July 18, requesting on behalf of Mr. Daniel A. Connell, information regarding the Swiss quota restrictions on lard and also information regarding the report- ed possibility of obtaining a larger quota for lard by purchas- ing larger quantities of Swiss cheese. The Swiss import quota restrictions on lard were establish- ed on March 1, 1934. The quantities to be permitted importation from various countries are not made public by the Swiss authori- ties and it is not known here whether the quotas are based on weight or value. It is our understanding that in a few instances the Swiss authorities have indicated a willingness to increase quotas for a particular firm if that firm increased its purchases of Swiss products. It has been reported that some American automobile manufacturers have obtained larger quotas as a result of using certain Swiss parts or accessories in the assembly of their cars. It is possible that American firms might be able to ship larger quantities of lard to Switzerland under the quota restrictions if they can show increased purchases of Swiss cheese or other products, but any arrangement of that sort would necessarily have to be work- ed out with the Swiss officials by the firms concerned. Homer S. Fox Acting Chief, Division of Foreign Tariffs Forwarded: H. R. Stutsman Chief, District Office Section February 28, 1944 6.6.7 x20 20 MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE GEORGE T. SUMMERLIN: 9-C herewith Will you not be good enough to have an appropriate note addressed to Mr. Maurice Clough acknowledging the receipt of the copy of his booklet if, in your opinion, an acknowl- edgment is in order. Please return the booklet to this office when it has served its purpose. Grace G. Tully Private Secretary dd Charles Baeyertz, I, Carmel Court, 18, Chepstowe St., Randwick, Sydney, Australia. Book: The Fighting"Ninth"and other poems by Maurice Clough, X A.I.F., Inscribed "To President Roosevelt with the author's compliments and good wishes, Maurice Chough." P.P.7 + q.B xic x BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS P I, Carmel Court, Y 18, Chepstowe St. RANDWICK. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. 4/1/44 President Roosevelt, White House, WASHINGTON, U.S.A. Dear Mr. President, Herewith a copy of the latest Australian war book, on pages 45, 61, and 63 of which the Author makes eulogistic reference to yourself for whom, I know, he holds the greatest personal esteem. "Yanks Down Under" (page 60) is, in my opinion as a news- paper critic, a very fine piece of work, typically characteristic of both the writer and your Fighting Men. "The Fighting Ninth" is the sequel to my young friend's first book -- "We of the A.I.F." which has created a literary record in Australia by running into Four Reprints within nine months! Maurice is the grand-nephew of Arthur Hugh Clough, the distinguished English poet so often quoted by Mr. Churchill. He is turning his attention to an American epic founded on some very deep and rare friendships he has formed with your Fighting Men in New Guinea where he took part in the Lae and Finschhafen engagements. Withing you, my dear Mr. President, a very successful and constructive New Year in the strenuous and difficult Office you hold, Yours very sincerely, C. BAEYERTZ (Charles Baeyertz.) BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS bloord CIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO TC SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. VP Cenvery DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON In reply refer to March 11, 1944 PRO My dear Miss Tully: In compliance with your memorandum of February 28, 1944, I am returning herewith the book of poems entitled The Fighting "Ninth", sent to the President by the author, Mr. Maurice Clough, of the A.I.F. in New Guinea. The appropriate American consular officer has been requested to convey to Mr. Clough a suitable expression of thanks. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Book, returned. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. FORVICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS SUMMERLIN, G. T. - State Dept. PPF DC RODRIQUEZ, Jose, Bronx, N.Y. 9-C undated (ack. 3-11-44) He and friend, Juan Sierra Sentiago, have made a wood carving in the form of a "V" for victory and would like to present this hendwork to the President. He says 8 commission designated by Pres. could view work at 981 Fox Street, Bronx, N.Y. (First part of letter referred to Veterans Administration.) Miss Tully on 3-11-44, advised Mr. Rodriquez that the carving he offers the President is much appreciated, but he does not have enoughtroom for the many articles his friends want to give him. See P.P.F.9-R br PPF SUMMERIJH, G. T. - State Dept. Washington, D.C. 9-c March 6, 1944. Let. to Miss Tully attaching copy of note in translation dated 2/15/44 from the Mexican Anbassador at Washington transmitting for the President, at the instance of His Excellency the President of Mexico, 3 volumes of 8 work by Mr. Romulo Escobar entitled "Enciolopedia Agricola y de Conocimientos Afines." On 3/7/44 GOT returned above to Hon. Summerlin with memo asking him to prepare draft of word of thanks for the President's signature to the Pres. of Máxico. Draft and 3 volumes returned to Illss Tully 3/10/44. Crig. of draft signed by the Pres. and returned to 0. T. Summerlin for forwarding to His Excellency General Manuel Avila Camacho, President of the United Mexican States. Book and carbon of a note in translation, 2/15/44, from Mexican Amb. sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Series B. SEE: PPF-7075 10k PPJ MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. BOETTIGER FROM: EDITH HELM 9-C March 1, 1944. "Pursuant to your request, I telephoned to the Belgian Embassy to say that the President will be very glad if Mr. Andre Cauvin will bring his film after dinner on March ninth to show to the President and his guests. Mr. Cauvin will arrive about eight-thirty. The film will be sent from the Belgian Embassy the morning of March ninth." SEE: 73 iok Attached to above file is memo 2/16/44 re the Belgian Ambassador's call about the tilm. Also memo of 2/24/44 to Miss Tully from J. Romagna saying that the Ambassador says he has invitation from Mrs. Boettiger to attend the dinner with the President on evening of March 9 and to show the picture after the dinner. vsd On 3/11/44 Mr. Cauvin sent thank-you let. to the Pres. for the opportunity to show above film. Sent album of photographs taken in the Belgian Congo. To Study. iok pet March 16, 1944 Due Gentlemen: Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of the copy of the book WORKS OF ART, SILVER, AND FURNITURE, BELONGING TO THE CENTURY ASSOCIATION. The President is most appreciative of your courtesy in sending the volume to him. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary + The Century Association, 7 West 43rd Street, New York, 18, N. Y. mgs SKINNER, William, PPF. Rochester, N.Y. 3-13-44 (ack. 3-17-44) 9-C Sends piece of needlework to the President. (T.A.) (cloth) See P.P.F.9-S br MEMORANIUM FOR MRS. MARY EBEN: O.P.7. FROM: E. N. GROSHON, March 18, 1944. 9-c Re gift for President. Says on 2/18/44, a 16 02. bottle of Jaro Cleaner (for cleaning optical lenses, france and jewelry) was received from the 0. Detergents CO., New York City: the sender's name is copied from the *eturned addr. on the parcel; no corres has been received by 112. Croshon in connection with gift -The cleaner was sent to the U.S. Secret Service to be analyzed and was then sent to Commander Fox. 3/20/44-110te of thanks to above Company for sending the bottle of their product, to the President. See P.P.F. 9-U fuf TWIGG, Mr. Elza H., Cumberland, Md. 3-6-44 (ack. 3-13-44 & 3-21-44) 9-C Writes to the President he has a 12 gauge shot-gun, given to his wife's father, who was Mr. Warren Delano's stableman and driver, Says his wife died several weeks ago, and it is his desire to give this gun to the President. Says he also has two linings out of General Braddock's brass cannon, and a cannon ball. Offers to send these items to the President. On 3-13-44 Miss Tully wrote to Mr. Twigg, saying the President would love to have the shotgun which his uncle Warren Delano gave to his wife's father. Suggests that he give the linings of General Braddock's brass cannon and the cannon ball to the local or county historical society. Miss Tully also writes that the President is indeed sorry to hear of Mr. Twigg's wife's death and sends his deep sympathy. On 3-21-44 the President wrote to Mr. Twigg, expressing his gratitude for presenting him with the shotgun, and saying it will make a fine addition to the family collection in the Library at Hyde Park. (Shotgun, together with correspondence sent to "family collection" library.) See P.P.F.9-T br CLARK, Borden PPZ Old Authors' Shop Ottawa, Canada 9-C March 12, 1944. Let. to the Secretary to the President re Private Library of the late Japanese Legation at Ottawa, Parts of collection have been sold, and now Mr. Borden suggests that documents be gathered together and studied. Enclosed copy of "Japanese National Hymn Kimigayo Ordhestra Score and Parts by Hidemero Konoye" which he hopes the Pres. will accept as souvenir of his Ottawa visit; also copy of book entitled "A Study of English Word-Values Statistically Determined from the Latest Extensive Word-Counts" for the President's private secretary. Referred by memo, 3/22/44, to Dept. of State for action. SEE: PPF-5051 iok / March 25, 1944 pp7 C My dear Mrs. Rice: Thank you very much for sending along with your note, a copy of the period- ical, CATHEDRAL AGE, I shall be glad indeed to place it before the President calling his x x pl7 7 9,60 p attention to the article you mention and I know he will appreciate your friendly thought of him. B Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb x Mrs. Stuart A. Rice, Editor, THE CATHEDRAL AGE, Washington Cathedral, Washington 16, D. C. X 5 and 3/25/44 Thank ST pl Prix 9- March 24, 1944 purt resident x THE T issue of the Cathedral enclosing, there is an the Postage Stamps of ich I believe the :lude in his stamp Sarah incerely alice yours, Rice Mrs. Stuart A. Rice Editor SAR:mgc Enclosure New Jersey. vmt athedral Hge of 3/25/44 Thank 5 P. ASHINGTON CATHEDRAL GST 9 WASHINGTON 16, D.C. March 24, 1944 Miss Grace Tully Personal Secretary to the President White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Tully: In the Easter issue of the Cathedral Age, a copy of which I am enclosing, there is an article "Cathedrals Adorn the Postage Stamps of Many Different Nations", which I believe the President might like to include in his stamp material. Very sincerely yours, Sarah alice Rice Mrs. Stuart A. Rice Editor SAR:mgc Enclosure , New Jersey. Ele March 27, 1944 pp7 q-C My dear Mrs, Clark: Many thanks in the President's behalf for your kindness in sending him that little book which x pet accompanied your letter of March twenty-third. He 9-B is deeply appreciative of your friendly thought in presenting it to him. I have pleasure in extending the President's best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Mrs. Nellie Clark, 7 Rutgers Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. vmt n sey bity BP thurs ackyld mar 3/4/8/71 WMT, 'f - 3-27-94 PPF in: 9-C pludy ME the sending book culptured models of a blue nan, inmate of Mr. Coleman was head cior to his conviction. eches of at personal interest he President for disposition. the though i.ok like is_ - from - RS- mrs Hellie black Please let me Kum 7 Rutgersang 7 if of me receive is - derrybity Jersey NJJ- bity ПЕТОМ T 1 1 ML de Pres Prop. bok attached in is N Jersey City Book attached Thurs ackyld mar 23/44 44 Pres Roosevelt - 3-27-94 PPF Newr Sir: 9-C am sending you this little book sculptured models of a blue Lewan, inmate of Mr. Coleman was head it is the speeches of prior to his conviction. great personal interest the President for disposition. Geo though i.ok you would like is - from - RS- mre Hellie black Please let me Kum 7 Rutgersang if of is me receive - Jersey bity NJJ- GEIST. Truine PPz GABRIELSON, Dr. Ira N. - Director Fish and Wildlife Service -U.S. Dept.of Interior Washington, D. C. 9-C March 28, 1944. Ackd. 3/29/44. Let. to the President enclosing miniature sculptured models of a blue marlin and sailfish, at the request of Arthur J. Coleman, inmate of Illinois State Penitentiary, sculptor of the models. Mr. Coleman was head curator of the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis prior to his conviction. Mr. Coleman's gift was inspired by the President's great personal interest in deep-sea fishing. Models given to GOT to show to the President for disposition. SEE: PPF-223 iok GEIST, Irving, New York, New York, 0.0.7, February 8, 1944 - (ack. 3/27/44). 9-c C Let. to President, encl. a silver clip as a remembrance of his birth- day, together with two one dollar checks, ($2.00) for Infantile Paralysis; encl. clipping re Kenny Treatment for I.P. Contribution sent to 1.P.F. and silver clip given to Miss Tully for the President. See P.P.F. 9-G fmf IRVING, Mrs. Nettie W., Phoenix, Arizona, PPF, March 25, 1944 - ack. 9-c - C Ack. of thanks to Mrs. Irving for sending the President a card of Valentine Greetings, together with the handmade chair set. Gift given to Miss Hales, Telephone Room. See P.P.F. 9-I fmf FOUR ACE CLUB, Kansas City, 6, Missouri, March 25, 1944 - ack. $ 0 BB GST PPT q-c MY P. y SS d X773 ve XPPF 9-B The President's best wishes go to you with this little note. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb B William L. Chenery, Esq., COLLIER'S, X X 250 Park Avenue, New York 17, N. Y. FOUR ACE CLUB, Kansas City, 6, Missouri, P.P.F. March 25, 1944 - ack. 9 - C, mrs E ben no disposition PPT q-c mr essay y ISS id X773 ve XPPF 9-B to eb B ouri, P.P.F. PPT March 29, 1944 q-C My dear Mr. Chensry: The President asks me to convey his hearty thanks to you for your kindness in sending him that interesting chart and X773 booklet. He is especially pleased to have them. XPPF 9-B The President's best wishes go to you with this little note. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb B William L. Chenery, Esq., COLLIER'S, X X 250 Park Avenue, New York 17, N. Y. souri, P.P.7, 12 9 - C er's The National Weekly 2, thanking them for sending the playing -T.A. William L. Chenery Publisher fmf January 7, 1944 Here, attached, is the Collier's "World Map of Raw Material Sources" which I promised to send to you. William L. Chenery William L. Chenery FOUR ACE CLUB, Kansas City, 6, Missouri, P.P.F. March 25, 1944 - ack. 9-C Miss Tully wrote to the Club, thanking them for sending the playing cards and pin to the President. T.A. See P.P.F. 9-F fmf 7 UNITED COALE, Lt. Come Griffith Dailey U.S.N.R., % Havy Dept. Washington,D.Co, March 24, 1944. The President wrote that he was very pleased to receive the copy of Lt. Commender Coale's book, "Victory at Midway". The President said he considered it a fine piece of work from both the writing and painting angles and he was sure that it would be enjoyed by many, as 1t was by him. The President said Lt. Commander Coale's present trip sounded interesting and he hoped would result in another work such as this book. P.P.F. 8731 AS P.P.F. F. 9-C 7 UNITED Manah on ichh SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, P.P.7 Wash., D.C. 3-29-44 9-C M Encloses to Gen. Watson, copy of a despatch dated March 14, 1944, which has been received from the American Consulate at Casablanca, Morocco, transmitting a communication addressed to the President by the Pacha of Marrakech, thanking President for autographed portrait. Also enclosed a copy of a despatch dated March 14 from the American Consulate at Casablenca concerning a gift (some kind of Morrish curio), which the Pacha of Marrakech desires to present to the President. Mr. Summerlin would like to know whether the President wishes to accept this gift. Penciled notation - "telephoned Mr. Summerlin - yes." to be mans that See P.P.F.8648 Very br Green 0. Tully Primite George 11. Missior, United Service Organization DD thirth Fina Avenue, DONES THE AID 7 March 27, 1944 Storewoom ppt 9-C My dear Mr. Carlson: Your letter of February fifteenth has been received and noted with interest. It was indeed kind of you to send the President the X pp79-S sketch to which you refer and you may be sure that the friendly thought which prompted its pre- sentation is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary George H. Carlson, Esq., x Assistant Director, United Service Organization Club, 28 North Pine Avenue, Sharon, Pennsylvania. cd x 4384- Mis. THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THE SALVATION ARMY THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE JEWISH WELFARE BOARD THE NATIONAL TRAVELERS AID ASSOCIATION P10 4.5.T. UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IVC. achyd Member Agency - The Young Men's Christian Associations 3/212 Shenango Valley U.S.O. Council ADDRESS REPLY TO: G. A. Harshman, Chairman C. W. Harpst, Treasurer Ralph E. Johnston, Secretary U.S.O. CLUB 28 North Pine Ave. Advisory Committee February 15, 1944 Sharon, Pa. Phone 2-3621 Dr. William L. Wishart, Chairman Rev. Ira LaVigne, Vice Chairman Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States of America White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: Some months ago one of your local admirers and a talented young artist, Danny DeBonis, did the enclosed pencil sketch of you, apparently from one of your published photographs. When I saw it I asked if I might send it to you, and he consented. He and a group of Shenango Valley artists are doing portraits of soldiers from Camp Reynolds at our U.S.O. club every Tues- day and Friday. This service is greatly appreciated by the service men and their families back home. Your acceptance of this sketch will bring delightful satis- faction to Mr. DeBonis, I am sure. He lives in Farrell, Pa., a suburb of Sharon, at 1115 Bond St. Respectfully yours, George H. Carlson Asst. Director U.S.O. GHC/c THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THE SALVATION ARMY THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE JEWISH WELFARE BOARD THE NATIONAL TRAVELERS AID ASSOCIATION >10 11 HAMBURGER, J. M., HILBORN - - HAMBURGER, INC., P.P.7. New York, 10, New York, March 20, 1944 - (ack. 3/27/44). 9-c Let. to President, sending him under separate cover, a framed chart of ribbon bars pertaining to the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, designed to give information re above. Chart and copy of letter sent to Dranklin D. Roosevelt Library, Series "B". See P.P.F. 9-H fmf M 77 TURNER, Mrs. Clara, El Cerrito, California, PiP-7, March 27, 1944 - ack. 9-c Note of thanks to Mrs. Turner, for sending the President, hand crocheted dogs, as a birthday remembrance; card of birthday greetings attached. Given to Mr. Groshon. See P.P.F. 9-T fmf M 1 SCHUH, Nellie Gulick, (Mrs. Harry W. Schuh), P.P.7, Baltimore, 14, Maryland, March 30, 1944 - (ack. 4/1/44). 9-c Let. to President, sending him a little cross as an Easter gift. Given to Mrs. Bonsteel by Mrs. Eben. See P.P.F. 9-S faf M 1 ED. KENNEYS DRUG STORE PPF Homer, Ill. Ackd. April 4, 1944. 9-c Sent capsules to the President; T.A. SEE: PPF-9-K iok M 0 CONDICT. Alden S., New York, N.Y. 9-C 4-10-44 (ack. 4-18-44) Encloses to the President a photostatic copy of an old book inscription dated 1834, and signed by the President's Grest Uncle Franklin Delano. Offers to send the President the original two volumes - both identically inscribed - for the President's Library at Hyde Park. Miss Tully replied to Mr. Condict on 4-18-44, saying the President would be delighted to have the two volumes he offers to send. See P.P.F.6399 br M 1.27 TURNER, B. R., P.P.7, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 6, 1944 -ack. 9-c Note of thanks to Mr. Turner for sending the President a one pound box of candy. Given to Mr. Groshon. See P.P.F. 9-T fmf 157. vib. April 8, 1944 My dear Mr. Carroll: This will acknowledge the re- ceipt of your letter of April first to the President. What you say regarding your desire for a commission in the Marine Corps has been noted and is be- ing referred for the consideration of the Secretary of the Navy. It was indeed thoughtful of you to offer to present to the President the Naval picture which you forwarded under separate cover. Unhappily, he X PP79-P does not have any more room for items of this kind and it is felt, therefore, that you should not be deprived of this picture which you have had for so many years. T do want to assure you, how- ever, that your friendly thought of the President is nonetheless gratifying. Activied The picture is being returned to you under separate cover. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Arthur J. Carroll, Esq., 1632 North Argyle Avenue, Cincinnati 23, Ohio. Reg. litters H8420 hms NAVY: wants commission in the Marine Corps. In new 7 his request, this letter has been prepared with the thought that it might he heat to return P.P.F.9.C the picture W.F.H. 1100 14 '8 recovery of Sgt. Santiago Sanhueza, of Chilean Air your you of Penicillin, tells of receiving expression of appreciat. : of the entire Air Corps and sent the President some iamed "Franklin" made by Sgt. Sanhueza which he wishes We Kent of LOCK with a scroll of parchment of presentation. General xes, not so important. wrote Mr. Bowers that the President will be Mohen up model by Sgt. Sanhueza. emc The you with DEPARTMENT OF STATE that for m Ehen PPF9-c ecovery nicillin, of Sgt. Santiago Sanhueza, of the entire tells Air of receiving expression Chilean of appreciat. Air a scroll made by Sgt. Sanhueza which President some "Franklin" Corps and sent the not 80 of parchment of presentation. General he wishes important. del by Sgt. Sanhueza. Mr. Bowers that the President will be See P.P.F. 223 emc you're pught my DEPARTMENT OF STATE PPF9-c I recovery of ned th "Franklin" tells Sgt. appreciat. Air s, ote not a scroll so important. of parchment of Sanhueza presentation. which President General he wishes some model Mr. by Bowers Sgt. Sanhueza. that the President will be See P.P.F. 223 emc Mailroom. The above photograph is being held at the Guantanamo Bay". photograph (77th X 11") "The Atlantic DEPARTMENT Groshon 4/7/44 PPF9-c B . recovery Penicillin, of Sgt. Santiago Sanhueza, of med "Franklin" entire Air Corps and sent the of of the tells of receiving expression Chilean appreciat. Air ith made by Sgt. Sanhueza which President wishes some es, so important. not a scroll of parchment of presentation. he General rote Mr. Bowers that the President will be P model by Sgt. Sanhueza. See P.P.F. 223 emc THE BOWERS, Claude C., Hon. Ambassador of the United States Santiago, Chile. PP79-C April 3, 1944 - (Ack. 4/11/14) Letter to the President re recovery of Sgt. Santiago Sanhueza, of Chilean Air Force whose life was saved by use of Penicillin, tells of receiving expression of appreciat. ion from General Tovarias in behalf of the entire Air Corps and sent the President some presents, the outstanding a yacht named "Franklin" made by Sgt. Sanhueza which he wishes to have the President accept along with a scroll of parchment of presentation. General Tovarias also sent two cigarette boxes, not so important. On above date Miss Tully wrote Mr. Bowers that the President will be looking: forward to receiving the ship model by Sgt. Sanhueza. See P.P.F. 223 emc / new SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON pp7 Rpril 4, 1944 In reply refer to 9-C PR 12, MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE GEORGE T. SUMMERLIN: xzo My dear Miss Tully: WELL you not be good enough to have In compliance with your memorandum or April E 1944, an appropriate note addressed to Hrs. Ade am returning herewith the beekmark sent to the President Carter scknowledging the receipt of the by Mrs. Ada Carter of Toronto, Canada. patriotic token sent to the President. The appropriate American consular officer has been Please return the gift to this office requested TO thank Mrs. Carter on behalf of the President when it has served its purpose. for bez gift. Sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary mgs CARTER, Mrs. Ada, 9 Brock Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 3/30/44. x48-B x Sends bookmarker, duplicate of which sent to Mr. Churchill made of x48 woven bead ends of American and British flags attached to red, white and blue ribbon. X x 48-A x282 PP79-B Bockmark, returned. B Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS FICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO E SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON The Pupt NAME In reply refer to PR April 12, 1944 My dear Miss Tully: In compliance with your memorandum of April 4, 1944, I am returning herewith the bookmark sent to the President by Mrs. Ada Carter of Toronto, Canada. The appropriate American consular officer has been requested to thank Mrs. Carter on behalf of the President for her courteous gift. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Bookmark, returned. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. FORVICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS In reply refer to PR April 12, 1944 My dear Miss Tully: In compliance with your memorandum of April 4, 1944, I am returning herewith the bookmark sent to the President by Mrs. Ada Carter of Toronto, Canada. The appropriate American consular officer has been requested to thank Mrs. Carter on behalf of the President for her courteous gift. Sincerely yours, 2TS Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Bookmark, returned. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. MAYES, James H., Martinsville, Virginia, J.P.7, March 29, 1944 - (ack. 4/15/44). 9-c Let. to President, encl. cigarette holder which writer made with pocket knife. - Given to Mr, Blake to give away. See P.P.F. 9-M fmf April 10, 1944 pp7 q-C MEMORANDUM FOR Honorable Stanley Woodward: x20 will you not be good enough to have an appropriate acknowledgment made of the pr79-B X copy of the book THE FIRST LADY OF CHINA. Please return the book to me when it has served its purpose. Grace G. Tully Private Secretary mgs HSIA, C. L., Director, Chinese News Service, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 20, N.Y., undated. "We take great pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of pr7 "The First Lady of China," an illustrated record of the visit of Madame Chiang * 7308 x150 Kai-shek to the United States in 1943. The book was prepared by the International Business Machine Corporation of New York and a specially bound copy of this X3663 beautiful book is being sent to Madame Chiang Kai-shek. " We wish to express our appreciation of the splendid gesture which Mr. Thomas J. Watson, President of the International Business Machines Corporation and his associates have made, through this book, to the people in China." XISO-A BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS 68 <0 0 July eatM F STATE ON In VIIUT April 18, 1944 My dear Miss Tully: In compliance with your memorandum of April 10, 1944, addressed to Mr. Woodward, I am returning herewith the book entitled The First Lady of China, sent to the Presi- dent by Dr. C. L. Hsia, Director of the Chinese News Service, Inc., New York, New York. An appropriate expression of the President's thanks has been addressed to Dr. Hsia. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Book, returned. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. FORVICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS my me "a epartment of State TO STATE BUREAU PR DIVISION ENCLOSURE TO Letter drafted 4-17-44 ADDRESSED TO Miss Grace G. Tully V.B. COVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1-1023 4-17 OL ENCLOSUR OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO HE SECRETARY OF STATE aben PR WASHINGTON, D.C. me In than DEPARTMENT OF STATE washington In reply refer to PR April 18, 1944 My dear Miss Tully: In compliance with your memorandum of April 10, 1944, addressed to Mr. Woodward, I am returning herewith the book entitled The First Lady of China, sent to the Presi- dent by Dr. C. L. Hsia, Director of the Chinese News Service, Inc., New York, New York. An appropriate expression of the President's thanks has been addressed to Dr. Hsia. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: Book, returned. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. FORVICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS pp7 April 15, 1944 9-C My dear Mrs. Cromie: Many thanks, in the President's behalf, for your friendliness in sending him the socks and X PP79-S handkerchiefs which accompanied your card of Easter x Pr79-H greetings. You may be sure that your kind thought of him is deeply appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Mrs. A. S. Cromie, 7829 Germantown Avenue, x Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia 18, vmt Pennsylvania. B Greetings HASTER 77-13-44 7 7- May he who gives the truest gifts Grant happiness to you An Easter Filled with all that's glad. And special blessings too! Mrs. Nume &. Cromie 77-13-44. 77-13-44. E AMERICAN ent to Hyde fmf ring "Greet tusk was us from Cromie Mu.a.Jerm Chestney ave., ackly P.P.7. 1 J q-c To Thank Own as B x Do 2 X P. Salet hong Presider the Go arle m M XPT7-9-S X - 9- S XPr79-H rent to Hyde fmf "Greet us tusk using was from b r mil + &. ave., PMS Chistney Hill Jewa P.P.7. .29 POST ackhid q-c C Ock to me ANSURED Give H.B.I. APR To President Franklin D. Rooserved Washing ton XPT-9-S D. b. XPP+9-H GORDEN, Olaf, P.O.7. Seattle, Washington, March 23, 1944 - (ack. 4/17/44). 9-C Lot. to President, accompanied by an 1vory carving of the "Greet Prancipator" - (Abraham Lincoln), It 10 carved from a piece of Welrus tusk obtained from the Aleuts of St. Paul and St. George Islands; the caring was done by writer. - Ivory carving and copy of writer's corres. sent to Hyde Park Library, Series "B". See P.P.F. 9-0 fmf MEMORANDUM 4-29-44 G-C Memorandum from Mr. Latta to Gen. Watson that pouch leaving today includes steaks which are being sent at suggestion of Mrs. Roosevelt, who thought the President might enjoy them. They are from Amon Carter and were received through Harry Crookes, Maryland Casualty Co. See 200-3-0 br

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