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PAGE 6 THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1944
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Marines Arrive With Wide Assortment of Souvenirs Civilian Personnel
Here is an outstanding personal-
ity employed as a Navy Inspector
on Treasure IslaIJ.d. A man who· has
the great talent of· being able to
express his thoughts and feelings in
writing poetry. J . J. Veteran is a

Operational
Training School was honored by
the presence of Rear Admiral F.
C. Denebrink and his staff. A thor-
ough inspection of the buildings
and classes at work was followed
by an inspectioi;i of the officer and
enlisted personnel.
New men entering ship's com-
pany last week were: R. L. Morgan,
CEM; H. C. Stearns, GMlc ; E. E .
IT WASWlll=fA SMILE OF SATISFACTION that souvenirs from the foont li nes. Right- Pvt. Everett James, GMlc; H. D. Ely, Slc ; L. W.
Cpl. V. J. Owens displayed his Jap flag for a news- He nton of Le banon, Ind., watches an airp lane fl ying Bower, AS; B. C. McLaughlin, Slc ;
pa per photographer. The above Mari nes a rrived from over. Pvt. Henton spe nt 32 months in t he Sout h F . E. Mitchell, S2c; and E. C. Will,
the South Pacific last week and we re stationed on Pacific, being in t he battles of Guadalcanal, Sai pan,
Treasure Isla nd for seve ral days. Center photo s hows, Tarawa and Tinian. He was shot in the left leg by CMM. At the same time we lost two
from left t o right, Cpl. Donald L. Bertra m, Sgt. L. D. a Jap sniper, but captu red t he "yellow devil" and is of our chiefs, W. La,nier, CMM, and
Deaton and · Sgt. Albert C. McLean, displaying Jap now wearing his sword. J. J. VETERAN J . Dennin, CMM. Goodbye, boys,
Navy Inspector for the Resident I and lots of luck.
More. Marines From Office in Charge of Construction All hands extend congratula-
Second Division Have The Jap- How He Fights and prophet of the future and also has tions to Virgil Wing who, last week,
was promoted from CWT to Ma-
the ability of making his audience
Arrived at T. I. How to Fight Him Back be a part of him in his world of chinist.
Ens. R. M. Kelley of our CIC
tomorrow.
Another conting~n~. of Marines T. I. Bluejackets The background and reason for Department, was passing out cigars
from the Second D1v1s10n, the sec- , kind of stupid, a poor shot, and nq his writings is the inspiration com- in honor of Michael Paul Kelley, his
ond within ten days, landed in San Who Have Fought Him match for_ a Yank, physically, men- ing from his four sons, who are in infant son, .born last week. J . J .
Francisco last week after months H I · 5 • tally or psychologically. But be- the service. To fully enjoy his writ- O'Neil, Y2c, surprised all of us by
of duty in the South and Central ave nterestmg tones cause he is such a determined, beco~ing the proud father of a
fanatic little ape, you have to ings one has to have a deep under- seven and one-quarter pound baby
Pacific. Treasure Island bluejackets have standing of patriotism, so here is
The veterans, 637 of them, were read the millions of words of analy~ watch him every minute. At Munda, an example of a true American boy.
veterans of action on Guadalcanal, sis written about the Japanese the bayonet fights were few and far poem. The appearance of the west end
Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian. soldier since our war with his na- between, but when we had them, of the building has been greatly
After pausing briefly at Marine tion began. Yet today, despite all our- soldiers proved to be much the On December seventh enhanced through the work of Lt.
superior." (jg) Macon and his men of the
th,ese words, he remains an enigma Nineteen forty-one
even to· those American sailors who Rifle squad l,eader: "I found in The Japs bombed Pearl Harbor Lookout Training Department. Mr.
have ni.et him in combat. No one the fighting on Kwajalein that the And thought our fleet was, done. Macon has taken over the care of
can quite figure him out. individual Jap soldier is not a good the shrubbery there and promises
fighting man, especia.tly when he is Taking Guam, the Philippines to turn his boatswain's mates into
Just what he is like, this bandy- And other countries too first class farmers. Remember that
legged, myoptic little man who sells They would show America carrots are good for night vision,
his life so cheaply? How does he Just how much they could do. Mr. Macon.
fight? What tricks does he play in
the jungle? What makes him act As the murderers traveled
the way he does ? Hitting here and there
Pouring destruction and misery
Here are some answers to these
questions, compiled from various No country would they spare.
overseas sources and by the Camp They smiled with satisfaction
Newspaper Service. Treasure Is- Nothing could stop them now
lal).d bluejackets, some of whom But to their amazement
have fought the Jap and licked him, America made her bow.
have many interesting stories on The Rising Sun Is Setting
Conversion of our factories
the subject. With the speed no one would think Second
A rifleman: "He has no guts, but caught by surprise and does not We're searching the Pacific
he is treacherous as hell. He won't have a chance to get organized." Their fleet will surely sink. Anniversary Show
face an American soldier with an A platoon gu ide: "He is a fanatic
" Boy, a m I glad to be back!"
Ml rifle, but he'll burrow himself who will fight to his death and is We've hit them hard and heavy Smash Hit
headquarters in San Francisco at into a hole and stay there a month, therefore not to be taken lightly. By land, air and sea,
100 Harrison Street, the veterans sniping at you until you pick him However, fanaticism is a poor sub- Uncle Sam is telling them In commemoration of its second
anniversary, the Welfare Depart-
of some of the Pacific's most diffi- off or dig him out. Then he'll blow stitute for courge and clear-headed "Why, you should remember me."
ment of ANTS sponsored a varied
cult campaigns were driven to himself up with a han,d grenade be- thinking. In many instances Japs
The fellow you thought asleep and laugh-provoking show in the
Treasure Island. From Treasure fore he'll give up." attacking our positions made sui-
Island they were taken to San A n ! and R scout : "I met him at cidal charges that doomed them Way back in the U. S. A. T. I. Theatre Monday afternoon.
Diego by train. All will receive Kwajalein .. He's a dangerous little from the beginning." Haven't you received messages Opening the program with strains
lengthy furloughs after reclassifi- monkey, but, shot for shot, GI Joe A rifleman : "He is a tricky little From me most every day? of "Happy Birthday to You," the
cation at San Diego. has it all over him in nerve, guts weed. I have known him to kill a Our Yanks will visit you popular Treasure Island Swing
Chattering happily and enthusi- and common sense. When the Jap's GI then take the GI's clothing and In about a month or so Band· furnished the musical back-
astic at the prospect of seeing rela- leaders are gone so is his initiative sneak into our lines. You can al- And they sure are determined ground for the program. Kenneth
tives again after their lengthy over- and he'll crawl into a hole and just ways spot a Jap, however, even in It will be your Tokio. Wise, Sp(A)lc, acted as emcee.
seas stint, the leathernecks car- wait there for you to close in and Yank clothing. The way he walks Petch and Deauville were featured
ried with them a we'ird assortment get him. He'll try to get you first, with short, choppy steps and a sort Better brush your big teeth in a dance act. With her rendition
of Japanese flags, swords and other however." of a shuffle always gives him dead Smile well, if you can of "I'll Be Seeing You," Vivian
mementos that they had collecte9 A reconnaissance sergea nt: "He's away." Because our boys mean business Lane, vocalist from KQW, won
as souvenirs of battle. When they hit your dear japan. much applause and responded with
One Marine, Corporal Donald A. It's our turn at batting two encores. Betty and Roy Cope-
Reed of Meadville, P a., wore a Our bombing will never cease lands thrilled the audience with
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Jap Navy officer's sword on his left SAKHALIN ~-. We're sick of your two fa<;e saying their skating act, especially with
hip and an army officer's sword on -~· "So .. sorry, so sorry, please." the "free rides" offered to Sue
his right. In addition he carried -:i;',- Smith, Y3c, of the T. I. Gym, and
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a hari kari knife which he had • We'll pay you back with interest Louis Montalbano, Cox. MAA, at
taken from a J ap. For destruction and misery too ANTS.
Bob King, ventriloquist from
·~~ That we never do. Armed Guard, and "Tiny," literally
But not your hit and run kind
RADIO MATERIEL So look forward to our coming "brought down the house." Johnny
Woodworth, of the T. I. Theatre,
SCHOOL Pacific Disappoint ·you, how could you Van Meter, Sp(A)lc, of the Gym,
think that
Detached Sea of 0 i:ea 11 We'll never let up on you and Ben Spalding, Sp(A)lc, of
On Friday, September 15, L. C. Until your country is flat. ANTS, added much to the merri-
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Austin, CBM r eceived his orders ment with their varied acts.
"Ken and Roy Paige," former
for transfer to the Training and - - ,.· p .,_., c7V Now so long small boy civilian vaudeville· stars, better
Distribution Center, Treasure Is- It isn't going to be long known as Elmer Paige, Sp(A)lc,
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land, where his long and valuable ~ p. ~ • Until you'll change your methods and Kenneth Wise, Sp(A)lc, of the
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Navy experience will be put to , .. ... J A. p . . %P+6 With a different tune and song. ANTS Physical Education Depart-
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effective use. All hands at RMS are . • This world is too good ment, were acclaimed with hearty
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sorry to see Austin leave us--he • .. ~ For just the likes of you and thunderous applause· for their
has been a familiar figure around BON IN IS., .,
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RYUKYU IS. You may find peace in your heaven comedy act.
the place for so long. Holder of the •• But we'll have peace on earth too. The ANTS take this opportunity
Purple Heart, as well as other ., ' ef g to thank the Welfare Department
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significant campaign ribbons, Chief and the participants in the show for
has in the past seen considerabie A Fate Worse Than Dea th : Un- 1 the very fine entertainment.
combat service and has at all THE YE LLOW MONSTE R of the Orient t hat at one t ime e ngul fed less I find a small apartment for
many important islands in the South Pacific is today shrinking. Japan
times conducted himself in the best now faces a grim defeat of a ll her "wondrous" accomplishments at the my husband and myself, I shall be Send "The Masthead" Home!
tradition. of the Navy. forced to return to Texas.
hands of our Allied Foroes.