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H_ollywood Pin-up Parade
lturbi Brings "Music for MilliDns" to T. I. NYLON UNDIES HALT
BLACK-OUT OF PILOTS

Navy fighter pilots these days all
wear green underwear- it keeps
them from blacking out. These
scientific anti-blackout suits are
now standard. Made of green nylon
they fit next to the skin.
Over the stomach and other parts
of the body are sewn little rubber
bladders, like football bladders. By \
inflation of these bladders, pressure
is applied to certain parts of the
blood stream to counteract the pull-
ing force of centrifugal gravity. \ \
Thus the blood r-emains in the
pilot's head instead of rushing to
his feet.
The anti-blackout suits are sup-
plied with zippers, but when donned
the first time must be f.tted by the
flight physician, who pdjusts the
lacing device for snug fit to the
individual form. After that they
can easily and qui:::l,Jy b} zipped
on ..
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE of modern photography is this picture
by Jack Woods of Hollywood. Note how perfect focus brings out the
Urgent Appeal Issued detail of even the intricate bracelet on the subject's left wrist. Balance
is maintained through subtle lighting and use of the well-known tri-
angle technique. A simple background throws the emphasis entirely
For Whole Blood on the subject. But just in case you aren't a camera fan, the alluring
young lady is Ramsay Ames, a rising young starlet at Warner Bros.
In this Area
SLASHED Athletic O·fficer, 15
An urgent appeal for whole blood
donations from the West Coast to
replenish the large amounts used Navy Chiefs Knife Specialists "A" Leave
by the Army, Navy, and Marine T. I. Coaching Staff
Corps in the Pacific War areas New Billion-Dollar
Jose lturbi Brilliant their musical taste. Best gauge of was issued this week by Admiral Departure papers for at least 15
the audience appreciation was the
In Piano Concert Here sailor who near the end of the per- Royal E. Ingersoll, Commander of Warship Program of Treasure Island's athletic
formance called, "It's O.K., Mr.
the Western Sea Frontier. A $1,000,000,000 "insurance" specialists have come through,
This is the story of a man and a Iturbi, just play anything. Play Large amounts of whole blood sending them to the various points
something you like." And Mr Iturbi warship building pr6gram an-
piano. were required for the armed fo-rces of embarkation while a few still
did just that. Written "thank you's" nounced recently was slashed 75 per
The piano was merely a part of wounded in the Philippine cam- wait, pending orders.
are inadequate payment for a gen- cent by the Navy's joint chiefs of
the equipment at Theatre No. 1 paign. Approximately 14,000 pints Physical Fitness Officer, Lt.
erous and brilliant performance, staff everr as Fleet Admiral Ernest
until last Monday night when it but our appreciation and enjoyment of whole blood were required for J. King said "no quick and easy Higgins, plus 10 chiefs and four
joined the top ranks of piano so- made Monday's concert an unfor- one landing operation alone. victory (over Japan) can be taken first class specialists entrained for
ciety by coming to life under the gettable experience for the service Admiral Ingersoll said that the for granted." parts unknown, leaving the athletic
fingers of a great artist. The man men and women who attended. amounts of whole blood used to This drastic cut back reduces a department looking like the rem-
was Jose Iturbi, one of America's date in the Pacific war area must projected big new fleet of 84 com- nants of a starving elephant.
finest pianists, who gave Treasure be replaced at once to provide the bat ships of all types totaling 636- Chiefs who have left the Island
Island personnel 90 magic minutes T. I. Docs In S. F. Open blood needed for the present cas- 860 tons to 12 escort carriers of are Fred Capers, judo; Cornelius
of music Monday, April 9. ualties and future operations. 150,000 tons. Other phases of the Oker, swimming; Bill Lewis, swim-
Bluejackets and Waves called for Bowling Sweepstakes · "We must remember that the Navy's overall construction pro- ming; Clyde ·Boutte, swimming;
one favorite after another, and from armed forces· throughout the Paci- gram were not affected. Vince Ghessi, swimming. Special-
memory Mr. Iturbi played Chopin's The Treasure Island Hospital fic are dependent upon the whole Although a note of caution was ists first class who have embarked
waltzes, Mazurka and Polonaise, Corpsmen bowling team placed blood donated by the Red Cross included in his annual report as are Ed Rokosh, basketball; Bill
DeBussy's Clair de Lune, DeFal- fourth in the Sweepstake series, Blood Donor Centers on the West Fleet Commander in Chief, Admir- Fassler, all-around athlete; Fred
la's Fire Dance, Liszt's Hungarian Coast to save the lives of their Douse, manager; Bob Rose, utility.
rolled last Monday night on the al King also said that the war in
Rhapsody, Gershwin's Rhapsody in wounded men," Admiral Ingersoll Chiefs awaiting further orders
Bagdad Alleys in San Francisco. the Pacific "today is ahead of our
Blue and finally some of Morton stated. "The huge drain on our but who have yet to leave are Max
The Docs rolled an 833 score for expectations of last year." Marek, boxing; Ray Fee, boxing;
Gould's boogie. supplies as a result of the casual-
high game in the second round, to The Navy said the full project Lou DeLaussus, swimming; Bill
Service men and women may not ties in the Pacific has reduced the was conceived as "insurance"
realize that they enjoyed a rare come in for a shai;:e of the Sweeps. Whole Blood reserve in the for- against the possibility of additional Holman, b a s k e t b a 1 1; Frank
privilege not offered to most con- Last Monday night's_ s"{eep,stake ward areas to a dangerously low losses as the fleet closes in on McGuigan, swimming.
cert-goers. Seldom are those who series concluded the winter San level. It is imperative that this Japan and the tempo of the war All have served Treasure Island
love music given the opportunity Francisco open league season, in reserve be built up at once." steps up. It was calculated that the through its infant stage, watching
to listen to a great artist and at which the Docs placed in a tie for Every available type "0" donor program could be abandoned if it blossom into one of the finest
the same time meet that artist in- third position in the final league living in and near San Francisco, progress of the war made it evi- training centers in the United
formally over the footlights. Jose standing. Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, dent that the . additional ships States.
Iturbi charmed his audience not Corpsmen team lineup: Ben- and Portland, is urged to call their would not be needed.
only by the quality of his music, jamin, Merle, Johnston, Bender, local Red Cross Blood Donor Cen- The cut, decided upon by the Excited· S. F. cu tie: "Oh officer,
but by his personality and genuine Neuhiemer and Lt. Simon, ter at once for an appointment. joint chiefs of staff, was based please help me. I've lost my aunt's
friendliness. pay!"
upon several . factors. One was, of
Presenting the third concert in a A girl who tries to talk her boy course, the present size of the S. F. Cop: "Well, stop talking
busy day, Mr. Iturbi replied to the friend into buying her a new dress Man-hunt on for fleet. , pig latin and ·maybe we can get
applause of his audience by ap- shouldn't mind too much if he tries somewhere."
plauding them for the quality of to talk her out of it. 10,000 Lost People
The Wolf by-Sanso·ne
·. A man-hunt for . 10,000 people
Copyri&ht 1945 by Leonlrd S.MOnt. distnl,1afd bJ C,11p N..,,.,. Wrice
-all former civilian -employees of
I
the Navy who were interned by
eKyongsong
the Japanese when they occupied
the Philippines - is being con-
z ducted by a group of Naval officers I .,
and enlii,ted men. I
The search is being conducted in
the Philippines and Guam by a
Mobile Personnel and Settlement
Unit, consisting of officers from the
Navy's Division of Shore Estab-
ishments and Civilian Personnel
and the Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts, representatives of the
U. S. Employees Compensation
•:
Commission and five enlisted spec- ,-
ialists. They _are trying to locate
the ex-interned civilians in order to
reimburse them for the time spent ii
:n enemy prison camps.
Of the 10,000 employees, only a- '
°Jout 250 are United States citizens \?
:ecruited in this country, but all
.1.re entitled to benefits under the
"Missing . Persons Act" of March ~ s~,-11;;~::::,\~,,
1942. This act states that employ-
. · ees of the Navy interned by the
Southwest Japan, heart -of Nippon's industry, was the target of the most I enemy are entitled to the same pay
recent B-29 Superfortress rai·d, a raid that shattered the steel center . . . "Unless th~ rules have changed, he pl~ys. a pretty
of Yawata. Some day, soon, the Jap islan<ls of Honshu, Shikoku and they received before bemg captur- rough game of ch~ckers!". •
Kyushu may play host to our land forces, as well as those from the skies. ed.