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Should servicemen of this ivar join
existing veterans' .organizations or
have one of their own?
P. C. Polk, .SK3c, Supply Office
(GSK). Whether he should unite
with the old service organization or
form a World War II organization
is one of the foremost thoughts of
the progressive serviceman. He
rightfully wants consideration and
a voice in things to come and this
he should ha v-e. The one that will
give ·him a greater expression of
that voice and more consideration
is the one that he wants.
The old organization, with its
many chances for giving the men .
who rebuilt the world literally
s-eemed more concerned with the
present rather than the future, lost
its glorious opportunity to give
mankind something of which it
really and truly could have been
proud of for all times.
A new organization devoid of
petty politics could and should
work wonders not only for the
serviceman but for everyone.
An organization of potentially
10 to 14 millions will be a far
sweeter morsel to politicians than
the old potentially one to three mil-
lions. If the things that make him
···-~ powerful do not destroy hin:,i, the
serviceman will be the voice of the
future.
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* * *
Beverly J. Barron, S1c(Y), Pass
Office. I think that the present vet-
erans' organizations should be
maintained after the war and
strengthened by the addition of the
v-eterans of this war. Since they '
will have so much work to do to-
gether and so much in common
anyway, cooperation will certainly
be easier in organizations already
established rather than just a dupli-
cation of such organizations.
* * *
George Morris, S1c, Theatre No. 1,
Recr,eational and Ent-ertaininent
Division. For the good of the vet-
erans of this war, I think that one
big organization, preferably the
American Legion, would · be m_ost
advantageous.
Although VFW (Veterans of
Foreign Wars) is potent in all re-
spects, its constitution which lim-
its membership only to men who
serve overseas closes the door in
the face of servicerp.en who, be-
cause of the policy or discretion of
the Army and Navy D-epartments,
did not serve on foreign soil.
Unlike other organizations, the
American Legion doesn't deny
membership to any veterap.. I be-
lieve this organization, with a large
increment of World, War II vet~
erans, will become automatic re-
cipient of the political strings
necessary to manipulate and con-
SMASH HIT i"fiaf is the only way to describe show presented on magicians Cochrane and Nadine engage In a. feat ,of smiling wizardy. trol the actions of politicians.
February 27 at Treasure Island by screen and radio celebrities pic- Bottom left, actress Bonita Granville does ·not seem to object to Furthermore, the commanding
tured above. Ladies in the top gallery of loveliness are, left to right, comedian Danny Kaye's embrace. Bottom center, singers Claire and
Heidi Olsen, Bonita Granville, and Jean Davis. Middle- left, entire Wilder pause between duets. Chico Marx, · bottom right, keeps voice of the American Legion which
company of entertainers get their land legs again after arriving by straighter face than could the audience viewing his musical antics. played . a major · rol,e in initiating
plane to put on shows at Navy bases in this vicinity. Middle right, Shows lasted almost two hours and packed them in at Theatre No. 1. and passing the GI Bill of Rights
to benefit veterans of this war not
to smooth out the personal prob- match W.R. Varn, RMlc, of Com- Federal Income Tax only proves its_ loyalty to veterans
IX lems of com;itless men and women. pany 56 and the winner of the regi- The deadline for filing federal in- of this war but proves that its or-
No problem is too small or too mental title, polished off Chief come tax returns is March 15 and ganization is worthy of the sacri-
POHNIIA
large for the Red Cross field work- Bos'n Dalzin to th-e tune of 50-28 the Welfare Officer reports_ that fices made by them.
er to tackle and · cooperation has and 50-34. The Bos'n, has had while business has been brisk for
always been the watchword. From things his own way these many th,e, past several weeks there are * * *
our own experience on Treasure months and his fellow officers took many men who have delayed com- Lorraine Funke, Y1c, Naval Local
Island, we have learned the value the fall from grace almost as hard putfng their returns. A supply of Defense Force Personnel Office. I
am in favor of separate veterans'
of the American Red Cross and its as the Bos'n him&elf. In the final the necessary tax forms is avail-
willingness and ability to help both match Varn met R. C. Justice, able in the Welfare Office, Building organizations after the war. It is
officers and enlisted personnel in Slc(Y), winner of the Ship's Com- 28, and assistance in making out my belief that young people will
-~----•" time of need. Lt. Commander W. H. pany title. B-efore a large crowd of returns will be given all personn-el own organization when it comes to.
want ·to be identified with their
- Kepling-er, Welfare · Officer, will enthusiastic and int-erested specta- of RMS by the Welfare Officer upon
RADIO MATERIEL SCHOOL again head the drive for funds at tors in the recreation room Varn request. Don't put off making out postwar politics and v-eterans' leg--
islations. I feel that they will find
Red Cross Drive RMS and division officers will re- turned on the magic of his cue and your return until the last minute
The American Red Cross War ceive contributions from personnel polished off his oppenent 50-21 and when it may be too late! it easier to work together in an
Fund· Campaign for 1945 gets un- under their supervision.· Because of 50-23 to become the undisputed Departure o;-ganization which they themselves
der way this week and personnel of the high regard RMS personnel pocket billiard champion of RMS. One more class of highly skill-ed formulate.
RMS plan to contribute in substan- hold for th,e Red Cross it is expected Both Varn and Justice have had technicians have received their cer-
tial amount to help this .fine or~ that all hands will give their whole considerable pool -experience and tificates of graduation and have· de- fleets. The best of luck to you,
ganization carry on their splendid hearted support to the campaign have appeared in amateur tourna- parted from this command to put mates!
work in all parts of the world. It which continues through the month ments in their respective parts of into practice their special knowl- Orange Blossoms
has been our good fortune to work of March. the country. Varn is a product of edge learn-ed through many months Miss Connie V. Robinson, the
closely with Walter Todd, who Pocket Billiard Tournament Eugene, Ore., while Justice calls of study. Roy E. Brann, RT2c, popular and efficient civili~n young
heads the Red Cross organization In an effort to determine the Newport News, Va., his hom-e. The with an average of 96 per cent for lady in the Personn-el Office, h.as
on Treasure Island, and his co- champion of RMS the three winners tournament was a great success in the course, walked off with schol- been bubbling with excitement this
workers and we know from first of th-eir respective divisions in the ·every way with a large number of astic honors for his class. We know week. The reason: Connie is wear-
hand knowledge the long hours of recent pocket billiard tournament entries, fine play on the part of the these graduates will give a good ing a beautiful diamond on her
work the loyal group of Red Cross met during the past week in an contestants and keen interest from account of themselves when th-ey third finger, left hand, the gift, of
workers have put forth in an effort elimination contest. In the first the spectators. take their assignments with the Lt. L. Raymond Damskey, USNR.