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The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
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Hq., & Hq., So.
A. c. T. S.

Ordinarily there is = club-like
atmosphere in S.-Sgt. Roy Bloms
room where men of all ranks gath
er to philosophize-but one eve
ming last week was the exception
Host Blom took an apple from his
barracks bag and nonchalsntly
prepared to eat it, as the CONVEX
sation strained, Without wosd
s. Sgt. Dan Agricols left the room
and returned a moment later with
five candy bars which he distri-
buied 10 Corp. Louis Carr. Corp.
Dominic kryzwonos and Pvt. Lo-
REM Killutst, proceeding to eat
one himself. Once more Sergeant
Blom reached into the bag and
with the knife he cut the apple
in five parts. Sergeant Blom liked
his candy bar, too.
One promotion ago, S.-SgtS.
Francis Will and Roy Allen and
ist Sgt. Bernard Streeter stepped
I'd 10 Technical Sergeant. As Ser
geant Sreeter wss the First Ser
geant. a temporary selection was
replenished within day or two.
Supply Sergeant August Prlss,
will eventually become the per-
msnent First Sergeant.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Hq.. & Hq., So.
6oth A. B. Group

Because of your correspondents
recent bout with Old Nan Flu,
news from Hos. sath has been
missing from these pages the last
few weeks. Il Is hoped that there
win be no further interruptions
In the future.
S.-Sgt Abbott Sydney left for
his home IN New York City the
night Of pay day Pfc. John Wines
returned from = i5-day furlough
at MS home in Danvilie, III. early
last week.
Once again there we're wholesale
promotions IN Hq's. There really
isn't much point in listing them
il would take too much room.
But regardless Of the large num-
Der it is only fair 10 point out that
all sdvancements were certainly
well deserved. And We note that
so far none Of the new non-cons
have become 4stripe-happy. BY
Pfc. Duane ID. Arnold.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
3o3rd School
Squadron

Have you hearS7 The 393rd
school squadron's Christmas fur
louRhs we're cancelled But then
again who cares7
Why only yesterday the squad
ron overheard a few fellows saying
they'd Just as soon stay In Biloxi
as 90 home. Well, one thing for
sure IN the squadron. we now have
a permanent reception committee
to welcome new equadron COM
manders. We have had three diff
ferent ones in two months. We
welcome Capt. &C. Crowder, who
relieved Capt T K, Fountain.
The 393rd surely has some po-
iential birds. Everyone has made
application for Non-Com flying.
II anyone would be interested in
joining this great fighting organ
izaton. he should call lst Sgt. j.
r. DAILY, phone 215
This out it is headed by Capt.
c. c. crowder, 1t. A. NJ Rambo
is Adjntant. 1t Hook is Supply
officer and 1st. 1t. Morris Good
friend is Inspection Officer.-By
Corp. George J. AleNiou.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

Thirteen Master
Sergeant Ratings
Ok'd Here

Pass the cigars. boys
There's reason FOR celebration
Thirteen master sergeanis rat
inFs have been awarded 10 Kee8-
ler Field soldiers announced the
Army and Navy Journal IN re-
cent issue.
The promotions. among more
than 400 awarded thro Ighout the
country, we're effective December
J.. and bring the total Of Keeslcr
Field Master SergeantS to 81
Technical scrgeanls receiving
The promotion include
Mcrrel u. Writers, Sam Guhner.
John BlSchoff, Elmer Arueel.
Harry NJ, Scott, Yorba y. Botkin.
John A. Colvin, Harold u. Sinner.
Wiley O. Vance. U. q. Mulllkin,
Walter +. Griffith, John ]. Leon
ard Jr', and Oscar y, Westley.
Further promotion, Il was an
nouueed, will be made on or be-
lore February lB
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Squadron
4l2th School

Xe are sorry 70 announce that
s.-sgt. Mfrcus D. Meadows. Sup
ply Sergeant Of the 4i2ih School
Squadron, is confined 10 his home
with ne flu. All of Us hope that
he vii be sole 70 be back with Us
soon.
We welcome neW members Of
the squadron and wish those
Transferred oui lots Of success in
their neN sauadrons.
Corp. Wilson K. Baker, Pfc. SD
ney Golden and Pvt Charles w.
Fisher enjoyed furloughs al their
respective homes. Corporal Baker
joined the 305th School Squadron
upon his return.
Several more promotions during
the past week have been received
by members Of this squadron.
A few members Of this squadron
attended the Toy Bowl game In
New Orleans last Friday night
and others spent the weekend in
the same city.
Pfc. David I. Nelson and Pvt.
William B. Patterson returned re-
Gently from furloughs Pfc. Nelson
was III while at home, making an
extension Of his furlough neces-
sary.
We are sorry to report that Pfc.
Robert Fl. Benedict has been con-
fined to the hospital at Camp
Shelby reeently.-By Pvt George
vs.. Ialloran.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Tech Sergeant Veteran of 25
Years in Army; "All's Well"
He Says

A quarter OF century in the
service Of the United States Army!
That's the rec, I'd Of 3o4th School
Squsdrons Technical Sergeant,
A. J. Snyder.
Born in Jackson, Mich, in 1897,
the Sarge didn't wait long to get
into the business Of war. joining
the u. S. Army and taking part
in the fight against Psncho Villa
in the Mexican Rebellion when he
was 10.
Two years later he left the
United States for France, and ar
rived in Brest. May 30, 1918.
NEXT, THE FRONT.
He was a memoer OF the 4th
Division. 18th Field Artillery,
which was moved TO Bordeaux,
with its next stop the front lines.
Sgt. Snyder's first battle in
France was at Chateau Thierry--
the beginning Of the big Drive
His division was active from
that time on in a series Of battles
which ended in the Argonne with
a German armistice. From Cha
tesu-Thierry to Ainse- Msrne-on
to Vele River-next stop ST. Mi
heil-ths Meuse, and, finally, the
Argonne.
The outstanding feat Of the
whole drive came at the battle Of
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
414th School
Squadron

Transfers, too numerous 10 men
tion, have been taking place in the
4i4th. Among them were S.-Sgts.
Vancil E. Stapleton, John R. Bligh
and Charles E. Mathews, who have
been transferred to other squad
rons on this field
Dire threats have been made
against the writer Of this article
IF list OF the Privates First
Class. vino have been promoted to
the rank Of Corporal were not
published. In order 10 live up to
Army aims and stay physically fit
the following men have received
the rating Of Corporal; Pics. Rob-
ert L. Hut, John F. Johnson, Geo.
R. Kielezynski. Bert L. Long, Leon
A. Richards, Bernard p. Williams
and Herbert K. Wooley BY Pfc.
Jim A. Hanneman.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
The Chaplain Speaks

il f most important ihaf Rs a..
aa5s preserve thst bright fies On
th.nH To do 80 He must CONT
back go the Christian eaiIzaiiaH
that 20 give is much better ihaH
70 receive Americans Know how
la give whether it hs IN terms
~ wealth or physical energy Thaf
is tbe record n our power and
strength
II is not tufpfisIHE thai there
should be war The Savior. yeaff
hRo. faid
There shall be wars and ~
mors and the end is moi YET
u isa law ~ life thai there bs
struggle u right and Justice
should prevail lt is only hoped
that NE accumulated fanc8r and
cnmIty concomitant with vars BIil
not 60 go deeply thai they become
= part of he Individuals make
up
We Americans can be whole
hearted IN our forgiveness Of IN
jury Just as We can be complete
In our surrender to duty 10 our
country and our God
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
ny AUBREY A zEiLNrn


what N we should Isss hs
warr
Tine very thought 4 81 insult 70
Our unsWcrtlnE falth and lfaai IN
the strength y cur beloved eaaH-
iy We have never known de-
feat In our defense II fIzhf He
NB never know defnai NJ Niii
roi even 0nader f. T1as il ard
wI be ne altitude ~ The Am
sricsn people
"rosteriiy you will never know
how much II cost The present gen
rfaiion 70 preserve Youf freedom
hope you VIII make good uss Of
g. n you do not. ! shall repent
II IN heaven that ever took half
the pains 10 preserve II.
So wrote President John Adamr
on April q. 1877
We may come 20 realize the eest
ihai John Adams spoke af. but
spe NIll nat cause him i8 repent
There is something ffcah and
bright about the American ati.-
tide toward their every fndsaYaf
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
KeesIer Men
Officiate in
Grid Tilt

one officer and two enlisted
men OF Keesler Field oflleiated at
the charity football game between
all-star teams OF Bay 81 Louis
and Biloxi at the Biloxi high
school field December T.
The men we're 2nd 1t Arlo
Klum, Assistant Athletes and Re
creation officer, Pvt John J.
Dolcn OF the 1l0th School Squad
ron. and Pvt pershing l.. Mon
dorff Of the 400th School Squad
ron.
Private Dolan Is a graduate OF
the University az Montana. star
ring In football, basketball and
baseball while attending that
school lie was assistant line coach
al Montana during tho 1899 SEA
son, am had charge Of the fresh
man and sophomore gym classes
in 1910 lie has PLAYED two years
Of professional football
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Band
Calls for


Do you play clarinet, piccolo
or flute7
The Keesler Field Air Force
Band needs these musicians for its
basic "28-man" unit.
States 1st 1t. Aubrey NJ. Foltz,
Band Administrative Officer:
I'VE would appreciate applica-
tions from all musicians. either
with or without their instruments.
Apply to Corp. 0lin Payne, Acting
First Sergeant, at Block 2, Build
ing %
Instruments, sent from the War
Department, will arrive not later
than January Is. Intensive rehear-
sal will then begin, and, by Feb
ruary /, the band should be ready
TO co..
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Propwash From the Fields Squadrons

.5srsz aa - squadron and flight
= ssald confusion and % insure
aranpf deiiveriss
TIE prfzent emergency finds
he naer Of the 30sth cheerfulig
accepting cancelled furlouFhs and
srimly determined TO do their best
however Il ma BE- asked Of them
- spirit highly In keeping with
the best army In the world. our
ss.n.-By Pfc. Ralph ~. Winlaud.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

Joseph Tuncss have returned
from furiouzn
Pvt WIiber HensmtnEer has
Joined The Mesical Detachment By
transfer from the sIeth School
Squadron.
me BOYS of the Medical De-
tsc1mert pooled tseir resources
ard bought Christmas gift.
somewhat early. for Pvt Edward
Siizexski. Tne Ef., = rubber DOL.
now interru7ts oar peaceful SUM
Der IN the Nee hours q the morn
ing wlth is moarnful eries.-By
Pfc. Alfred z. Rainey.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
QUIZ ANSWERS

- The American Red Cross
- When they occupy private
or public buildings
% No. unless on a written order
from an officer Specially detail
ed personnel VIII care Tor the
wounded.
- You are required 10 give
ONLY your name, grade and serial
number.
50 To recnliSt.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Company 6
Gath ON. Det.

The saith ON chorus is prsctic-
ING Christmas carols. It is hoped
tina, several numbers will be pre-
scented in Biloxi as a means Of ex-
pressing the appreciation q the
soldiers for the fine spirit Of good
viii shown BY the townSpeople,
The Chaplain, who was with Us
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
THE ADAILY HERALD

for FIELD NEWS Associated Press world news
copy or ssc month.
The Wednesday edition Of The Boxi-Gutpo Daily Herald
containing The Keesler Field supplement- mailed
anywhere The United States 50 year; si1o for six
months Address BloxGulfpors Daily Herald Biloxi Miss
On Sale at Post Exchange SC Copy
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Efficiency Plus
That's Story of
Mess Shower

From open ground 10 tom.
rieted shower room in sd hours
that's efficiency
Under the direction OF Capt F.
u. Wyatt, Utilities officer, a show
er room capable Of handling 1870
men an hour is in operation IN
back Of mess hail number l.
n took . day and half 10 CON
strucl the canvas enclosed sirue-
ture A larre elevated pressure
tank supplies hot water Tor so
shower heads The room is COM
pletc with concrete flooring drain
age system, and foot baths
Hot water for the showers is
supplied from the boiler which
had previously b en- used Ia sup
ply steam TO the mess halls
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
309th School
Squadron

The boys in the S0sth School
Squadron mail room anticipate an
increase OF business IN the near
future Pfc, Kenneth Bsldrldge,
chief mail clerk, and his sssis-
tants have been kept busy hand
ling mail for hundreds OF men, but
with the Christmas rush they will
be swamped with packages, cards
and letters. Pfc. Bsldridge requests
that all the men in the squadron
make sure their parents, friends
and relatives have their correct
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Medical
Detachment

The Medical Detachment has
gained a new First Sergeant in
Sgt. William Martin. He joined
this detachment by transfer from
Randolph Field. Welcome Ser
geant.
The boys didn't get their Christ
mas furloughs. but they are ready
to do their part, whatever II may
be.
Ratings again came out for the
Medical Detachment. Among them
we're six Pies, eight specialist rat
ings, and three sergeants.
Pfc. Boyce Williams and Pfc.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
396th School
Squadron

Contractors working in our
squadron area, puzziing over how
10 get their trucks out OF the sand,
found out that the squsdrons
nickname was "Sandmen" and
declared that the squadron was
rightly named.
This command. at one time one
OF the smallest sauadrons on the
post, has been receiving many
permanent men.
Our wayward clerk, who used
to carry on telephone CONVERSE
tons while fast asleep, now un-
lesshes a TRADE OF orstoricsl pro-
portions, on all subjects. while in
the throes of deep slumber. He is
not going to be an orator because
he can only reach his peak while
fast asleep.-By Pvt John G.
Haldeman. o..
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Capt. Pighetti, S-i
Assistant, Promoted
To Rank of Major

John c. Plghett, Assistant Sd
Officer al kcoslcr Field has been
promoted to majority. if eas an
nounced today,
Major Pighetu. Of Evanston III.
received his first commission in
tho Field Artillery Reserve in
1924. while attending the univef-
siiv Of Illinois.
IN 1920 he was promoted 30 the
rank Of lsi Lieutenant and In
1885 was made Captain in the Re
serve Corps
Hc was called 10 active duty
last May reporting n keeslef
Field August g.
In civilian life. Major pIghetti
was employed as = civil engineer
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
keesler Field
Calendar
THURSDAY, nFc u


CAMERA CLuB-Chsmeof OF Com.
mercc Hoow AVcict Hotel +. ~
nANC CiNG-dincrvtlle Recreation Cen.
rRipAY. pEc. -
tf1 -RNhihulnn and travel TAX
hiioN Community House Il 5 p m
DANCING haN View Homes Recre-
alton Center r. m
SOCIAL - Methods, Chapter House
ciiGRtH SERVICES - Jewish. white
house, Naval Reserve Park =. m
SATURDAY, me. 70
CHURCH SERVICES ~ Jewish. white
hnuFe, Naval Reserve Park, 10 a m
LEcruRr Exhibition and travel talk,
CHURCH srRViSFis1cathoiie cenfes. q
sions Recreation Hall, Block H.
sociit HodR FIRST baptist Church.
pANcfNG- Formal Christmas Dane.
Biloxi Community House : N
SUNDAY. nEC N
CHURCH SERVICES Catholic Mass
e.. z and q Episcopal Holy Com
fnunicn 8 =. m. lnenanee Oh appoint
meru, Protestant 10 M 1tih
sIsck 3 Bas y - cssFdsoa.s SsTais'ss .sis. ss
LECTURE -ENhlhiuon and travel tax
HnoNi Community House i-sp m
OPEN HOUSE = Methodist Chapter
l,i9s,,;. nSSs, ,,.da IN q isef'iils Com
rFiIo%sliiP Haouk-Fir., napt,l
Church. ans p m
MONDAY. nFC =
DANCING Square Dance ritaiu Pa.
Vflion Z 10 y. M
TUESDAY, nEC. p
CHRISTMAS PARTY Dancing, q Ther.
vile Community House r. nt
Methodist Chapter House % . m
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Pvt. Burnett OF
399th Qualities
For Flying School

Another Koosler Field enlisted
man has received appointment as
aviation cadet
Pvt Thurman D Burnett, a3a.h
School Squadron. VIII begin a
course Of instruction prior 70 as
sirnment TO advanced flying
school for specialized hombardier
traininF.
Private Burnett OF Madison.
Fla. was educated 81 Wlmsuma.
Fla. grade and high schools, and
at the University 81 Florida,
He had two years Of training
IN an R0TC infantry unit. and
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

play in the dzYroom. Now II our
carpenters viii build a model
hangar. W viii have something
thai = quite different from the
average dasroom. Perhaps II
enough enthusiasm Is shown b. al
The members Of the squadron, a
model zirfisld viii be the result
Of their effortsl-By Corp. vs..
DenkeHaller.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Army Lingo
Living in
Barracks 13?

What are Army strawberries7
What is meant by Barracks l37
Slang the colorful American
custom Of coming vivid new
words or everyday things =
springs up spontaneously in arm
les. industries and all professions.
our new and growing Army is
no exception there Us a slang eN-
preston TO cover every situation.
An Army strawberry is naught
but homely prune; Barracks i3
Is the guardhousc slbatross
means chicken and battery acid
means coffee
Soldiers netting low marks on
Army classification tests are Zom-
hies and Goons
Armored COW -- it's a can 81
milk. you're giEged when you arc
punished for violating a egola-
ton. a bath tub is a motorcycle
sldeear
Yearlings aren't cattle. Never
never They're selectces
A pilot flys the wet beam when
he follows a river
WHAT'S THIS
When the typical yardbird fin-
shes his nights bunk fatigue, ht
dawn patrols outside FOR rcveillt
and calis,henics Then he dopei
off 10 mess where he sWeRts oui
chow line with the rest Of the
lGl soldiers. After sinking hi,
grinders into some hen fruit ant
hardtaek. he highhals il off L
duty. And he better not gold
brick or he'll be called on IN,
carpet and they may lower th'
boom on him,
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

PEI ans living M singapore
never .ook forwsrd 20 next spring
or next fall because there Is only
one kind OF weather--hot. Only
90 miles above the equator. Singa-
pore temperature changes only a
few degrees the year around
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

lass sunday Has pleased with re
grcgn Nno attended the HcrF ices
He expressed his appreciation Tor
tne singing sna cooperation given
b PIT. Coleman Rippy.
In order 70 bring home more
victories. SRI Everett Wilson.
manager. and Pfc. Leon Smith.
coach. are putting their men
through the mill. The game played
on the night Of December II with
0ulfpoFt aas a victory for Com
pauy C and a thrill 10 everyone
present The crowd literally went
mad At The spectacular playing Of
aBr star forward. Pvt. Frederick
Lzrrisr from S.Y.U. Taking his
share Of The cheers vas Pfc. Err
nest Robinson. the fast floor man
from south Carolina State ColleEe.
The captain, Pvt Oliver Murphy.
III for the last two Eames-has
been unable to play.
Because of the number Of men
added . company &c. the work
for Clifton Jrsyer, Supply Ser
geant, has increased. He Is work
ing faithfully 10 keep his work up
10 date and 70 have one Of the best
supply rooms on the post
Promotions for Company &C"
were as follows. James Murdoch
was promoted 70 First Sergeant:
pvts. William Harley and Bell
were promoted 70 Pfc. and Pyts.
Theodore Chisholm and Frank
Mack we're given specialist rat
ings.-By Pfc. Leon Smith.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

continued from preceding raFfl
before even writing his brother TO
set mo latest ncWH-enlisted IN ihc
Ar Corps
He is noW Pvt John Lima 3oisi
School Squadron keeslef Field
Miss.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
Nominee for KIP

WHAT NEXT. LITTLE MAN.
DEFT Tho telephone rang The
voice spoke
This Is Pvt Kenneth Jason Of
the a00th School .uadron calling.
Are YOU people In charge Of drlil7'
The answer
NO. sorry, this is the Public Re
lations office"
The reply. Ignoring previous an
fWcT
We'll, listen. I'm = drill inslrno.
tor, Al my men are ON X. r What
should do7"
Someone hung up.
Don't forget Were expecting
few sheets ot music In few days
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

A flame damping exhaust is an
airplane exhaust system so de-
signed that the engine exhaust
flames do not reveal the presence
of the ship to an enemy at night.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

two years in the Field Artillery.
Florida National Guard, before
his enlistment in the Air Corps.
Before his entrance into active
service ne was employed by
grocery concern in Barlow. Fla.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

After moving from the tent area
into barracks. this company is
about settled, and things are be-
ginning 10 move Systematically.
The fellows really appreciate their
new quarters; they wash windows
with smile instead Of the frowns
which usually accompany window
washing Who wouldn't enjoy
windows after residing in win
doWiess tents for months?
The number of men In Company
&c" is gradually Increasing. Sew
eral men from Camp Livings-
ton, La. arrived Nov. 26. Three
corporais, two priyates first class.
and twenty two privates made the
total number.
A large number OF soldiers at
tended the gala affair given at the
Catholic school in Bay st. Louis
last Monday night. The ball room
dancers as well as the litter bugs
had an enjoyable evening. The
citizens of Bay St Louis have al
ways been hospitable to this COM
pany.
With Thanksgiving far In the
past the fellows are now looking
forward TO spending happy
Christmas or New Year with their
families, wives and sweethearts.
The company clerks are doing
their best TO arrange matters so
that each soldier might have as
near ss possible the time he de-
sires and at the same time keep
so per cent of the company here
at the field.
The company chorus added
much color to last Sundays SER
vices by singing three selections.
The one enjoyed best by the SOL
diers was THE Old Ark's a Nov
ering. BY Pfc. Leon Smith.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17

One Of our sergeants had an un-
usual problem the other night, He
attended a dance and there was
a shortage of girls. Some one APP
preached the sergeant and asked
him 4 he thought he could get
hold Of a few fellows TO take up
the slack. The sergeant was on
the ball, and Immediately got on
the phone and called the field. In
half an hour there were about
rs men and about is girls, They
then asked the sergeant Il he could
do as well at rounding up some
girls. but being a married man,
he fell down
Because Of previous training in
tactical units as a combat radio
operator, S.-Sgt Laurence E. Da-
vies is waiting for call to trans
fer. Staff Sergeant Davies put his
first hitch in at Hickam Field in
the Hawaiian Islsnds.-By S.-Sgt
Laurence Z. Davies.
The Keesler field news., 1941-12-17
416tf School
Squadron

The 4i6th School Squadron fin
ally arrived at It's permanent quar-
ters in block 35. The men have
been waiting for this occasion for
a long time but now that 1t is here
there doesn't seem to be much
change in things.
We thought there would be a
lot Of disappointed men around
when they found out there would
be no Christmas furloughs but
we we're wrong. The soldiers Of
this Army are made OF better stuff
than anyone imagined.
We don't call him Staff Ser
geant Phillips any more. The name
Is Technical Sergeant Frederick A.
Phillips since his recent promotion
To the new rank.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-08-08
LETTER BOX

Rabbi Bernard Cohen
Director of Bureau of Jewish
Education
Los Angeles, Calf.
July 80, 1871
Mr.. Isadore Moscovitz
Southern Jewish Weekly
P. o. Box 903
Jacksonville, Florida.
Dear Mr.. Moscovitz:
Some time ago I noticed in The
Southern Jewish Weekly a series
of articles on the development
of Miami's Jewish Community"
by Isidor Cohen. AS I am very
much interested in the history of
the various Jewish Communities
may I ask you to be so kind and
mail me copies of your publica-
ton in which these articles ap-
peared.
would greatly appreciate your
informing me of similar works on
the development of other American
Jewish Communities.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
Bernard Cohen