Evening star., 1933-06-25
the c. c. c. in this way are flowing

the c. c. c. in this way are flowing
back into the streams of commerce.
Omitting details, 1t is only necessary
to cite some OF the largest items OF pur-
chases to get glimpse of the whole
picture. Entirely accurate figures are
unobtainable at this time. There is the
one item of tent pins. Something over
l 100000 large tent pins and over l.
SOC, 900 smaller ones had to be pur-
chased and supplied quickly. To clad
the feet OF the foresters considerably
over 100000 wool socks were neces-
sary. Socks wear out quickly In the
woods. Over 400 900 Bath towels and a
half million huck towels were just as
essential. Then, also, there was mat
ter of something over 100000 black
cravats and $4,000 pillow cases. That
the G. c. c. has been boon to the
shoe factories is seen by the need OF
over 500, 900 pairs.
There was to be no distinctive uni
form for the forest recruits, SO in sup
plying blouSes, many OF them taken
from left over war stocks, Gen. De Witt
was compelled to resort to altering
them into civilian coats. He obtained
from his lists the clothing shops which
could turn out this tailoring job in the
quickest time and at the lowest price.
Thousands of Army regulation blouses
and trousers we're put under the scis
sors. Lapels were provided and civilian
side pockets. Goats were taken in and
let out as the sizes demanded.
Something more than $500, 900 yards
OF denim have been supplied; over $780,
900 denim jumpers, half million denim
trousers; some 100000 flannel shirts
$780, 900 pillow cases; canvas cots by
the car loads and bed sheets by other
huge allotments. Actual needs and re-
serve needs had to be met.
In the matter Of trucks alone, 5000
trucks of IL tons each have actually
been transported to date 300 ambu-
lances and 300 light passenger cars
All these were shipped direct from fac
tories.
Health Record Set
Safeguarding the health of the forest
recruits is only another of the many
phases of the Army's activities.
1t has established a health record
| that challenges comparison anywhere
| under like conditions.
For the week Just ended, only five
deaths were reported among the 240,00O
men in camps, half the population OF
Washington OF these deaths, three
we're due TO accidents and only two
! from sickness.
| These forest recruits were not Sc
| lected by rigid physical examination as
| in Army enlistments. They came tc
| the camps, many of them, suffering
| badly from lack of food If they were
able to work, they were taken in. Flat
| feet meant nothing to the c. c. c.
! The Army has given to the utmost IN
| making a success OF mobiliZlng, condl-
| tioning and equipping this huge peace
| time force From its experience 1t has
| gained much in return.
Such an opportunity has never be-
! fore been offered to the Army on such
wide peace SCALE said Assistant Sec
retary Woodring.
From a military point Of view. it has
demonstrated the adequacy and EN-
! cheney of the Army's preparedness for q
! sudden crisis. 1t has given to the
| young officers who missed the expert
| enceS of the World War, an invaluable
| practical training in leadership.
| There was grumbling at first in some
quarters when the Army learned that i,
had to bear the brunt of this unex-
pected burden. With the realization oi
the opportunity it gave the Army tc
show what 1t can do in a real emer-
gency, the few grumblers soon became
| enthusiasts.
Yes, 1t may truthfully be said the
Army Is enlisted whole heartedly in this
job and to man is determined to see
1t put through on schedule by July /.