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The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Facility Plans
Memorial Day
Service

Keesler Field men will take
part in services honoring the dead
Of all Americas wars to be held
on Saturday, Memorial Day, be-
ginning at 10 am. at the Veterans
Administration Facility, Biloxi, it
was announced today.
The Memorial Day address will
be delivered by Capt. Edgar B..
Brooks, Assistant Post Chaplain.
The Air Force Band will play a
number OF marches and a flight
of Keesler Field soldiers will
march in parade. Pfc. william W.
McMichael, OF the A. & r. Office,
will sing God Bless America"
The Veterans Administrations
employees and such patients as
are physically able will march with
members OF various veterans as
soeiations to the Faeility's ceme-
terry where graves will be decorat-
ed.
All Keesler Field officers and
soldiers have been invited 70 at
Tend these ceremonies.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Variety Show
Pleases
Patients

Hundreds Of hospital patients,
nurses and attendants witnessed
the second Monday night variety
presented by the hospital staff and
patients, held in the Red Cross
Station Hospital Recreation Hall
last week.
Pvt. Anthony H. Battista, vio-
linist, played "Estrelleta, +"
"Schoen Rose Marie" and I'm
termezzo;n Pvt. Alfred Wallace,
Of the 394th Tech. Sc. So, was
harmonlea soloist; Pvt. Monte
Rosenthal. the Travelling News
Reporter" did series Of imper-
sonations; Pvt. Nicholas Martino,
baritone, sang White cliffs Of
Dover" and May Never Love
Again"
Gladys Murray, pianist, played
"boogie- woogien selections Mrs.
Olive Wiswell, OF Ocean Springs,
soprano, sang several songs, ac-
companied by Corp. Charles Kirk
land, OF the Chapel Staff; and the
"Hill Billy Three, Pvts James
OTinley Monte Cook and John
Hanna proved very popular with
their rendition Of several musical
numbers.
Pvts. Siegfrled Baum, Hyman
Rosenthal, Irving Berkson, Rex
Mcguire, John Gergener and Dick
Powers were featured in a play
let, THE Dummy; Private Ber-
Fener, accompanied by Corporal
Kirkland, sang "I Said Good Bye
to My Blues" and "Once Upon A
Midnight" original compositions
by patients Privates Baum and
Joseph Schwartz.
CORPORAL Kirkland played chop
ms waltz in C Minor" and the
program closed with community
SINGING OF God Bless America" !"
The production was arranged by
Mrs. Madeline Ross OF the Red
Cross Hospital Recreation Staff.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Clarity Post
Pass Regulations

Students OF Keesler Fields Air
Corps Technical School may apply
for 24-hour passes while off-duty,
but three-day passes will be grant
ed only in cases OF extreme em-
ergency, Capt L. A. Petersen, Post
Adjutant, said yesterday.
However, he pointed out, 3-day
passes for visiting friends or rela-
tives will not be considered leases
OF extreme emergency"
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Welfare Workers
Move Quarters

Members Of the Red Cross Hos
piial Staff have moved into their
new quarters On the second floor
os the Hospital Recreation build
lng, Mrs frankie Tyrrsll ne. an
nounrcd.
Patients at the hospital have
been given instruction Ia leather
craftsmanship since the arrival Of
a supply Of donated leather, Mrs.
Tyrrell stated
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
New Names
Appear in
"A e. r Revue

Ecu names Hlads ths n 4 r
Rowe presented iaai Tucrday a.
War Department Theairs 80 I.
one of ne besi SHOWS thus far
presented By ne a 4 r Office
Crcdii for finding the newcomers
and affanzn fHa HhuR goes 70
Pfc william y MeHlehaei. who
em-ceed tae snow. The show was
Tor "B' ahlfi students Another
performances vas gwen In Rccrea-
ton Hal . for gtbeF shifts.
The m1si outstanding act was
thai % PVT uaVd SieinlRcr whose
limitations. songs and dances won
him several enagra6. Before en-
terinR ne Army. Private Ste.niRer
was master % ceremonies a. sew
eral Philadelphla night clubs. The
fecep ion accorded ne singing Of
Miss MafKaretsa Maitlna. ~ b.
.oxl, lnHurea her reappcarsnee on
future 4 Il f shows
Pvt Malcolm HeNella new
'Kecsler Fieid Hedge Hopper" .
quartet ~ cowboy singers and
musicians. made their debut at
the show Members of the quartet
besides Private Mcneil Included
Pvis John Ham. mandolin. James
Fendley. violin, and Monte Cook,
guitar.
Pvt Leanla Cameron prercnted
several zap dances and pvt Sam
uol Duniap. former holder Of q
utie hs oHe y The sbest built men
IN New England. gave an excel
lent performance II muscle codr-
PVT. Robert Kitsis and his
band played
Private MeMiehaels proved 20
be apt A. arrobat.es az be was at
singing and emseeelnF He and
Pvt Larry Leonard performed
several acrabaiIe feals that won
.hrm much applause
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Chaplains Return
From Religious
Conventions

Chaplains Virgil A. Cameron and
Solon S. Cole have returned TO
Keesler Field after attending reli-
gious conventions.
Chaplain Cameron attended the
convocation OF the Lutheran Theo-
logical Seminary at Columbia,
s. c. Chaplain Cole visited the An
nual Southern Baptist Convention
In San Antonio. Tex.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Keesler Soldier
Wins Gag Line
Contest Prize

Pvt Morris Cohen. 5s5th Tech.
Sc. So, has been awarded first
prize OF $40 In the Gag Line Car
toon Contest sponsored by the
American Magazine for the month
OF Nay.
Before entering the Army Pri-
vate Cohen was a window display
designer for the Federal Drug Co.
Pittsburgh. Pa.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27

= sARFHAAH 49, ."
POST THEATRES. Nos and the
Gold Rusn Charlie Chaplin
BOXING block 81, 2 % y. m. Inter-
Camp ard Post bouts.
CAMERA CLUB MEETING - Biloxi
Central Community House Annek,
DAHCE-H BACK Bay Community House.
oFfN HousE AND TIA DANCE
ueean Springs Community House.
HpA Recreation
nHoApgy AsT- keesier Fieid Calling.
WGCM. Guifpart 5 rs 60 % p rls
service Win Smile. Service
club WHI.. Sew Orleans = TO -.
as % IS HGcM. GuapoTt
oPES HOUSE, 'IhsTviIle Rectsatlor
Center. WFA Recreation, ts u >.
FRIDAY. MAY ~
POST THEATREs Nos sas >
soeiAf - as.soais, Chapter Hsa.s
ApA Rarrsatiun. 20 DO 3 "a.
DANCE-d 'Tbervilie Rrcreaaon Centsr.
r,gllisfffSS 9hh 4ffs5sau65 81 PicTyREs e Y R e AND
TRAyEl. TALk--nlou Community
House Annex. NPA Recreation. ; ie
GA3H Rooa AND bAscNo-Lyrnan
Recreation Center. wPA Recreation.
sIRyIcE cLuB TALENT SHOW
FRFF 'aovIEs-Uso. ~FHh Avenue
Girl, p. m
SATURDAY. MAY %
| POST THEATRES. Nos. 1 and z-"un-
seen f.nemy, Leo GARLIC, Andy De
gine, Tough as They Come. nlilg
ESiii}lirioSn ~ PrcTvREs AND
TRAVEL TAIk--iliioxi Centrai
Community House Annex. WpA Rec
feHtian. 70 p. m
soglAI-lst Baptist Church. basement
DANCING AND GAME ROOM Ac-
TfVfTiES-Ocean Springs Commun-
IiY House. WpA Recreation. D. m.
d DfNCfNG-informal. Uso Club. 3 p.
DANCING - FORMAL. Guliport Conn
nuniiY House, 30 3. m.
offH HOUSE First Meth dist
church. one block back OF Grey
hound bus station, Gulfport 7 10
oPFN Housr-Firs, Baptist Church.
one block west of Gulfport Com
munity House. 30 10 .. m.
DANCING Formal, Gulfport COM
munify House ON beach In front OF
Yacht Club. 10 II 30 D m.
SUNDAY. MAY u
BASEBALIs-Keesler Commandos vs.
Alabama Dry Docks semi-prps.
kueHltf Field, : p. m.
Col Fliminations for Post match
nla' armament, Edgcwatcr c.
eftf= -s'f ION HOl'e
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
by snyder

RADIO PROGRAMS -Uso RsaiO
posr THEATRES. Nos 1 and 4
galway Pat oBrien. George
oHEs HoUsE-social Hour. Methodist
aanier House, WPA Recreation, /
- 4a.ss,l}y sl2 p ,,p95i-s sie P m p...,,,
nv 9Isa. sii rHLkL K lis Lflsi5aion @ OF PIC
Tue Open House. Biloxi Central
4ammunIty House Annex WpA Rec
fsaaHan 20 8 p. m, 7 20 10 p. n.
UPfs HDgsE-Back Bay Community
House WPA Recreation. 2 70 D. m.
or HOUSE, 'Tberville Recreation
Center. WpA Recreation. ! 10 8 p N.
on HOUSE-L y m an Recreation
F5Hfer. WPA Recreation. / 10 . p. IA,
SOLDIERS LOCNGE-Open day and
Hfat daily reading. writing. lounE-
~ and Fame room facilities. RPA
oFFs HOUSE - Gulfpor, Woman.
Caa. directly back OF Hotel Mark
or, HoUsE-Knishts Of eolumbu,
HaH 24'h avenue. one block north
? LOW SHIP HOUR-Ftrsi Christian
rHareh Gu'fport. 18th street, across
Ham Community House, 80 7s3o p.
MONDAY, JUNE I
adEsy." Pat o'srien. George
nsiSG AND CANE ROOM Ac.
IrIEs-Ocean Springs Commun-
House. WPA Recreation. TO 10
DkNcfRG cLAssEs-uso m
TUESDAY. JUNE
FosT ThEATkIs, Nos and \
.salra win Wags.' John Clements.
sociAI-Nsihodiss Chapter House,
WpA Recreation, 7 p. m.
seUARE DANCE - Pizatu Pavilion
HPA Recreation. 9 .. N.
DANlE Ed lberviile Recreation Center
VIA Recreation, z .. m.
GAafF NfGHT-uSO. 7.s0 p m.
KEEsLER FIELD CALLING; Broad
east. 10 70 5. 30 p, m, WGcM, Gulf
FfEE MovtEs-Uso, stunt Pilot q
A. AND r. TALENT snow-rhestrs
~, % a. m., repeat Recreation
Hail a. .. m
= WEDNESDAY, JUNE
FoeT Theatres, Nos. and -
"Gteat Mans Lady" Barbara STAN
WYek Joel McCrea. Brian Donlevy.
q GAhfENfGHT-Back Bay Community
House WPA Recreation, d. m
DANcE-Harrlson Courts Recreation
Center. WPA Recreation, 9 D. m.
INFORMAL DANCE-uSO, Powder &
Rougs Co. Military Maids. p. m.
No closely related fossil ancestor
of the zebu, or Indian OK, ever
has been found.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Catholic Groups
Plan USO Dance

A dance. sponsored by Chaplain
John A Mroezka, in conjunction
with the National Catholic Conn
munlty Service, VIII be held In he
Biloxi usO building May 20.
Regularly scheduled outdoor
tent services are being held each
sunday 90 am. with Mass con-
ductcd by Chaplain Patrick p. No
Ian. More than 1000 men can be
seated In the outdoor area, In case
Of rain, the Mass VIII be said In
Theatre No
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Jewish Soldiers
Enjoy Picnic

One hundred Keesler Field SOL
diers Of the Jewish faith were en-
tertained at picnic recently In
Bay st. Louis, Miss, sponsored by
the Jewish Welfare Board, the
USO, and the Business and Pro-
fessional Women OF New Orleans
who sent 100 New Orleans girls to
the affair.
Each girl brought her own
lunch and soldiers lunch. The
activities we're under the direction
OF Edward Klein, Biloxi USo di-
rector,
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
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THE KEEsLER UFIELD NEWS

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kEEsIER FIEID NEHs published bY The Biosioaif
Daily Herald civilian sntsrpr The interest d The
kecslcr fisid
pertaining furnished Ksss
Relations Office. available for release
reflected through stories editorials
eondsrrd
United Articles submitted ~ military
represent personal opinion anlY.
Subscription prize. tf-fe months 81 %
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The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
REMINDER

To remind them OF the five
principal virtues recommended by
Confucius, who lived about 500 y.
c, Chinefe commonly wear five
buttons on their coats.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27

Canadian lakes have a greater
area than all the land In the Do
minion of New Zealand.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Air Forces Heroes
Honored BY Nation

0aufand ng acts q hsra.su, gal
Ianey and achievement II t6e
southwest Pacific AREA eraas :
citations ard decora tons recently
- - Officers and an enlisted man
q ne ArmyH fighting Ar Forces
4 Rat announced Lass week
The citations ln Eome cases we're
Tor ne Distinguished Fiylna Gross
In afhsr catsr. the DisanE1 shed
sxrkias Gross and the oak Leaf
Cluster wsfs awarded
ENLISTED Man HosoRZn
Tha sn ftrf man wa Il SGT
iaas ]. silva % Aio Vista CALI
Who received ne Distinguished
ssrs#co Cross f5f the courage and
eo.olness4 hc displayed on hHs f.fHi
mission ln tte combat area. or
Menado. N p I
Sergeant silva VAS operating .
ads n in B-l7 Flylnr Fort
res hsr e was asa ke8 ay 5
enemy paftuit fhipt During tbs
# atr Sergeant za
"dssFayed si least thres" enemy
plansz ard Gee sftsd IN The re-
fn8vsl e ne ihii gunner who had
heea wounded By an eEploHYe
bullet
Toe Distinguished SerYlde Croas
slaa aaa awarded ja Capl HeaIfs
7 Ehsiasz of Menard, Texas. men
Fiffi i4suienant whuae BIZ
xas sttAgked by i8 pursuit ships
during = raid on enemy Wafthlps
and transports AZ LegaspI. 2 !
With all four Eunncys wounded
and with one engine out Of com
mission. he returned % his base
to find Il o5seurcd BY low clouds
and rain Thereupon, he made
landing with hree flat tires on a
small barrlcaded field iun at
niEhifall None OF he crew vas
injured by the landing and the
plane suffered only four bent pro-
peilefs
sANk ESEMY TANKER
one Of The recipients Of the Dis
ilnRuished Flying Gross was Capt
James J. Connslly Of Waco, Texas.
the lead pilot Of flight Of five
Bits on A bombing mission to
Jolo, p. l. Near the TARGET the
flight intercepted a i5,ooo-ton en-
envy tanker, protected not only
by = convoy vessel. but also by
heavy equatorial rains. Flying low.
the Bills escaped he antl-aireraft
fire OF the convoy and sank the
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27

Chicago claims the distinction
OF being the mail order center of
the world.
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27
Chapel Services

The following is the schedule religious which
effective until further notice Soldiers requested
services within their provisional chapel groups
The Keesler field news., 1942-05-27

No closely related fossil ancestor
of the zebu, or Indian OK, ever
has been found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
KIWANIANS HOST
 TO SERYICEMEN
Local Recruiting Officers Among Guests at Lunch=
 con Wednesday

Memmbers of the staffs of the local navy and marine recruiting stations together with marines, sailors and one soldier home on leave for the holiday, attended a joint meeting of the Waterbury KiWanis and Lions Clubs at The Elton Wednesday.
 Each of the eleven service men attending the dinner identified himself, and most of them spoke briefly to the assembled club mem bers. All expressed their satisfac- tion at being in the service.
 Alfred D. Meyerhans, Kiwanis president, presided at the joint meeting. Charles Greenblatt, pres- ident of the Lions Club sat with him at the head table. MT. Meyer hans expressed the hope that more joint meetings of this sort could be held in the future.
 Representing the marines were Staff Sergts. Maxwell P. Dicker- son and Paul P. Connors and Sergt Charles Siers, all of the local recruiting station together with four leathernecks home on leave; Chief Firecontrolman Preston Thorns of the navy station here with two men on furlough, repre- sented the navy; while the lone representative of the army was Pvt. Bernard Wirkler of Fort Bragg, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
RYAN CHALLENGES
 TALBOT, MONACAN
American Progress sive Candidate Seeks Debate;
 Plans Campaign

Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston American Progressive candidate for Congress in the special election to be held January 20, today challenged his Democratic and Republican rivals to public debate on the is sues of the campaign. The chal- lenge went to Aldermanic President John s. Monagan, Democrat, and Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot, Re- publican.
 T challenge MT. Monagan and MT. Talbot to meet me in public debate on the platform or on the radio to discuss the issues of this campaign" said MT. Ryan. Their acceptance will give the people of the district an opportunity to know just where each candidate stands" <"
 The Independent party candidate, who has been nominated by petition, has been campaigning throughout the district from a sound truck. The vehicle, painted white, bears these words: Beat the political machines. Vote for Edward J. Ryan for Con- gress." He plans to visit every town in the district several times during the campaign.
 MT. Ryan is running on a four plank platform which calls for a strong national defense, federaliza- tion of old-age pensions and in creases in the amounts paid in- creased aid to the underprivileged and generally beneficial legislation. He has announced that he favcrs a bill providing minimum pensions Of $6O a month for old people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
POLICEMAN PAINTS AT INAUGURATION
Patrolman Green Collapses
 Twice During Ceremonies Yesterday Morning

AS Mayor Vincent A. Scully de- livered his inaugural address in the aldermanic chambers yesterday, Pa trolman Harold Green who stood at rigid attention as a color beare, fainted twice and on the second oc- casion after being revived was or dered to sit in a chair during the remaining part of the ceremonies.
 Patrolman Green stood motion less for nearly one hour as colo1 bearer while the swearing in of the various officials took place.
 As he stood on the right of the rostrum during the mayors address the flag standard he held began tc wave from side to side and then slipped from his hands but was caught by Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson before it fell to the floor.
 Officer Green insisted on going through with his office as color bearer despite Police Superintendent William J. Roachs advice that he go home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Pilgrim Fellowship
 ToHear Air Warden
J. Francis Roland Second Congregational Speaker
 Sunday; Elizabeth Kane Membership Supper Guest

J. Francis Roland, Crosby high teacher and local air warden, will be the speaker at the wekely meet ing of the Pilgrim Fellowship next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in the Second Congregational church chapel. The barley will be preceded by a business, social and supper hour.
 The evening department will have a membership supper Tuesday eve ming, January 6, at 6:30 o'clock fol- lowed by the annual meeting and election of officers. Miss Elizabeth G. Kane will speak on the early his- tory of the evening department and Dr. Walker will speak on the sub- ject over the Great Divide" A short musical program by Miss Doris Howe accompanied by Mrs. Adeline Russell will conclude the meeting. Members who plan to attend are asked to make their supper reser- vationS with Mrs. John Stevens.
 WedneSday, January ', the annual meeting of the church aid depart ment and the Women's association will be held. The church aid annual meeting and election of officers will be held at 11:30 a. m. At 12:30 p. m. a covred dish luncheon will be held in Davenport hall for all ladies in the church. Everyone attending is asked to bring an appetizing dish and coffee and rolls will be furnished by the committee. At 1::45 p. m. the annual meeting with election of off, cers for the Women's association will be held in Davenport hall Each department of the association is asked to submit an annual secretary and treasurer's report.
 The Waterbury Federation Of Mems Bible classes will meet in the chapel of this church on "Wednesday evening, January ' at o'clock. The speaker will be Rev. E. F. Weise of the Grace Methodist church, Water vile. All men of the church and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
NATURALIST CLUB
 ON SUNDAY HIKE

A hike over the Mattatuck trail i'll Mattatuck state forest will be the first of the year for members of the Waterbury Naturalist Club, and will take place on Sunday at 1:30 p. m. As usual, those making the trip will leave from the railroad station.
 The general public is invited to accompany club members on the ex- pedition, which will be led by Miss Drucilla Littlehales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Raid Siren sCan Compete of America Big Cities

steam, some by compressed air some by electricity. As there are nc skyscrapers in London and few buildings over ten stories in height the sound from the sirens is mainly projected horizontally, froln points between 50 to 100 feet above the street.
 When the Royal Air Force sound detectors find enemy planes com ing towards London, the news is flashed to 8 central authority there. A very thorough system has been set up whereby those in charge of sirens are notified and warnings are given all over town.
 BRITISH SKIPPED
 TRICKY SIGNALS
 In Britain there was no attempt to have a long sound followed by short one. The simplest method was adopted-a long waver.ng sound, up and down, up and down. The banshee cry of 500 sirens has been entirely effective Only a drug ged or drunken sleeper fails to hear the sirens when they let go at night.
 So Lesson No. g.: Following the experience of London, there should be sirens placed all over town so that each does not have to cover a radius of more than half mile In the downtown skyscraper dis tricts, sound should be sent both horizontally and vertically, the lat ter because of the tall buildings where the alarm must be heard. The long wavering up and down sound should be adopted. In Bri- tain, the All Clear signal is long steady sound on the siren, with nc Mauerinp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

| mum wages in the jewelry trade
 Robert E. Carroll, Hartford manu- | facturer.
 Mrs. Joseph Leopold, Westport, g former department store personnel director at New York and Column | bus, O.
 Representing employers:
 Allyn Fuller, Canaan manufacturer and former president of the Connec- ticut Hardware association.
 Paul Blackburn, Bridgeport de- partment store official and an officer of the National Retail Dry Goods as sociation and Connecticut Retail Merchants association. Edward Cookson, Waterbury mer- chant and former member of the MIRA board representing the food in- dustry.
 Representing labor:
 Chauncey N. Le Roy, Hartford chain store manager and union sec retary. ...
 Miss Stella Perka, New London store clerk.
 Miss Mae Albert, New Haven store clerk.
 Danaher said the board would meet in few days to choose chair man and then would study survey made last year by the minimum wage division of the labor depart ment, presenting 8 sampling of wages in retail trades.
 The board, he said, then may call for public hearings before making specific recommendation for wages and regulations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
RIDING ACADEMY
 PROPRIETOR SUED
$lO,0OO Damages Asked By Patron Thrown From
 Saddle Horse

The sum of $1O,OOO is sought in a civil action filed in superior court Wednesday by Michael Candido, al- so of Waterbury. Vanzolini alleges suffering injuries when thrown by saddle horse at the Rose Hill Rid- ing academy, last Aug. 8. According to the complaint stirrup strap broke when the animal reared as the plaintiff was in the act of mounting it. Lefevre is named owner of the stable, and Candido is said to have loaned the horse to the other de- fendant.
 Also filed Wednesday was $1,- 500 foreclosure action brought by Agnes M. Carroll of Waterbury, against Katherine E. Ryan, also of this city. The plaintiff charges non- payment of principal or interest since March 2, 1889, on promissory note dated March 3, 1923. Property in question is situated at IT Deer field avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
TANKS ARRIVE
 AT VICTORIA
Waterbury Youth Among Twelve New Englanders
 at Texas Air School

Victoria, Tex, Jan. 2-The Tanks have arrived in Texas-a dozen of them in the latest shipment.
 Twelve native New Englanders, born and reared on the soil where the United States fought its initial war for liberty, are enrolled in Aviation Cadet Class 42-B at the Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Victoria, Texas.
 These young Americans are train- ing in the sky for a task similar to the one performed by the famous Minute Men" of two centuries ago. In less than 10 weeks they will have received their silver "wings" and second lieutenant commissions in the United States Army Air Corps.
 Connecticut has supplied four members of this Keep 'em Flying class, Massachusetts and R h cd e Island three each and New Hamp- shire two.
 From Connecticut comes James Verinis of New Haven, Robert M. Wheaton of Putnam, Edward P.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

usually only on fire engine, police car or an ambulance. At all hours of the day and night in the big American cities these screams are heard. So long as this continues, it will be very difficult to devise a sys- tenn of sirens that, to the average American, will mean an air raid alarm.
 THEY STILL USE
 GONGS IN LONDON
 In London and other big British cities no fire department or po- lice vehicles are equipped with sirens. Neither are ambulances. They still use simple gongs. And the vehicles get through the crowd ed streets of London just as quickly as do their siren -howling counter parts in New York.
 Lesson No. 1: Ditch the sirens, Go back to gongs.
 But even If American authorities dispense with sirens on fire and police vehicles and ambulances, there still remains the every-min- ute noise of American cities-the