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The Keesler field news., 1942-03-18
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~ can have TIE KEESLER FIELD NEWS with
TOu THE BILOXI-GULFPORT DAILY HERALD
mailed every Wednesday 10 yeur home any
where in the United States for sI0 FOR months
81 for year.
Address. BiloNi-Gulfpor Daily Herald,
Biloxi. Miss
You'll and The BloNi-Gutport Daily Herald on sale in
Keesler Field about $50 every afternoon except Sunday
Comparison VIII show it carries keesler Field news
and later Associated Press than any other after
noon newspaper,
A Copy OF THE KEESLER FIELD NEWS every wednes-
day presented free TO every soldier in Keeser Field
Advertisements in THE KEEsLER FIELD NEWS cost
sie6 inch
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Jason, Lown
Lose: Smith
Bout Best
By PFC ROBERT &. TIsHE1.
fsporls Ediiorl

Before = huge ihfonE of solder
F HgbI cumul.aslf. Keealsr fisld'a
ffsl boxing tournament Haa
brought 70 thrilling finale sum
day afternoon when eight champ
ons 8cre crowned in Post gym-
naaum No T.
Fer actual thrills lhs feature
bout ~ the finals Raa slugglng
lrh between mi5dieWeiR a
pet James Smith of Ia X Hq
AFHTC and PVT Theodore Moore
0f CO q 34ih Quartcfmssier Reg
mtnt Private Moore won the
decision When he sent Private
Smith b ihe canvas Tor eight
counts .n both the first and sec
and rounds Continually bothered
by The formers aouihpaW style
and long left leads, Private Smith
rallied late In the second round
with . fierce tWo-hsnded attack
that brought the crowd 70 3 feet
Another spectacular hard fight
raW Pvt Henry iDynamiioj Smith
Of 20 g win from PVT ElW0od
Harris Of the Medical Detachment,
in the weitorwslght division. pri-
Ysts Harris had previously won
on upset decision ever " Robert
LoWp, a sta. IN the recent sew
Orleans Diamond Gloves iourna-
ment.
JASON LOSES
The main event brought = clash
between Pct Phillip Shady Of the
307lh and PIC Kenneth Jason Of
The 394th Private Shady won
on = TKO "a the first round when
lsI IL David S Evan, medical
supervisor for the tourney, order
ed The bout stopped when a cut
was opened over Private Jason's
left eye.
The 3O7th Tech. Sc. So took
Field houofs ln this first tourney
coming home With four finalists
three Of whom Won iItlet. Co CI
had two tItlisiS IN i,s organization
TO place second
Refereoing all The matches was
Pfc. Steven r Major Judges were
S SGT Walter pfefier and Corp
Irving Klein.
TWO 307 WINNERS
PVT. James Burns. 393th. took
light heavyweight honors When he
easily defeated Pvt John Miller of
the 302nd who SUI red six knock
downs though he did - the route
A clever. hard puneher, Pvt
Oryal MeCann, also OF the 9th.
won the lightweight crown on
a technical knockout IN the first
round over Pvt. John w. Moleski
Of The 306ih. Also a first round
Tk0 winner vas Pvt. John Gam
Ivy, 307th. who won the feather
weight title by whipping PVT. HUI
bert Rhoref OF the 3o6th.
Pvt Michael Retay Of the 306th
won the flywelghi championship
on a first round TKO victory over
Pvt David Sloan, another 3p7th
llnalist The bnntamwoight crown
was taken by Pvt James Bucken-
ridge, 3afih, over Pvt. Jack Turn
6augh. Post Security Section. by
decision
ONLY THE BEGINNING
Several rcmaiches are IN the
otiing as prompt challenges we're
made by the losers and accepted by
the viciors in two final contests.
Both the heavyweight and middle
weight champs viii defend their
titles within two weeks against the
runner-upg, according to 2nd 1t.
Arlo NJ. klum, Post Athletics or
licer here.
Ono thrilling tournament battle
after another brought assurances
from Lieutenant klum that this is
only the beginning OF boxing at
Keesler
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LOST ~ Black Scotch -terrier,
brindle markings. In the vicinity
OF the White House. Biloxi. Finder
notify lst 1t Hugh r. Couch,
Phone S74. Reward.
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RADIO TALENT

Keesler Field soldiers with rs-
dio experience as singers, musi-
clans or actors are asked to report
TO the Special Service Office, Ser
vice Club. Block IA, at their earl
lest convenience.
The Keesler field news., 1942-03-18
CELESTIAL AMBAssADoRss

Ancient Chinese looked on
comets as ambassadors journey
ing from one celestial region to
another and kept accurate records
OF Them
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309 Talent

Pvt Ed Winkelmsn, relaying
news for the 309th Tech. Sc So,
puts in a story o. Stretch, the
Rubber Man. Stretch, Private
Winkelman claims, can stretch
from his normal height of feet, s
inches, to 6 feet, 3 inches. He can
hide a bottle under his chest. eat
two gallons of ice cream in 30
minutes and can make his feet
stretch larger than his shoes.
lst 1t. w. H. Scothorne has been
named Inspecting and A. and R.
Officer for the 309th, replacing
End 1t. Ben Hodge, now Squadron
Adjutant
Pvt. William A. Cantrell. for
merly known as Nevada Bill"
over WSIX. Nashville, Tenn, is
responsible for a great deal Of the
music in the 309th area now.
Private Cantrell has played on the
Grand Old Opry many times.
Nearly half OF the automobiles
in the United States are five or
more years old.
The Keesler field news., 1942-03-18
The KeesIer Field News

Volume J. Number 7e March T. 1872
TIN KEEsIEE NIws published b. the Blosi-Guif.
porf In The interest 81 the
sennelo . Field.
Nes matter pertaining Field furnished b. The Kset
FIELD Puhi Relations Office, available Tor general release
reflected through stories editorials
considered
Articles submitted military
represent personal opinion onif.
Subscription price xi1e Tor 81 months. 500
Kessler Tisid personnel
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USO Opening

ifonuhntd ifom pakt oncl
Linhnlm, Commander Of tho Biloxi
u S Coast Guard Air Station and
Private Barber
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AM TO PM

continued ffam pIsassitf rage
an enlisted FRIDAY. ths AM
The Keesler field news., 1942-03-18

OTTAWA Air officials repre-
asnHnr he a. S. Canada and
Britain are reported working ON
plans in coordinate cir training ON
the Aar'h American continent by
by making The maximum uss n
4 s. and Canadian if'df and
school fHeIl4Hrr
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04

The British Post Office runs the
telegraph and telephone a-.,lccs ot
tn" country as well.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04

B.J Wall has returned 70 Y. NJ. l.,
Lexington, Va. after spending the
WeaE-cnd here with his mother. Mrs.
l. d. Wall.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04
In New York.

M.-s Lillian Williams is in Now
YORK on a buying trip tor the Wi
I57.s S.yIe- Shoppe.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04
Club to Meet.

The Contemporary Book Club will
meet Thursday afternoon at $50
o'clock with Mrs. 3. II. Hicks.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04
PAGE THREE

Among the BJrmans the soui
frequently magcd as a butterfly.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-04
@
C0uGHS

YOUR cHiLD's coughing at night
caused by throat "tiCkle' or II
ritation, mouth breathing, or a
Cold-can often be prevented by
rubbing throat and chest with
\lCks NdpoRub at bedtime.
vAPoRUB's poultiCe-and-vapor
action loosens phlegm, relieves irri-
tatlon, helps clear upper air pas
sages, thus tends to stop mouth
'::;:: IS i:;' e; ;;| VIS<:!<::
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-09

ing"
That's interesting. And the
company employees"
"All Japanese. They are new
er permitted to go far from the
islands. However, there are two
persons connected with the
company who come and go as
they please. They are Eura-
slams. One is a remarkably beau
tiful woman OF about 30. 49, the
most beautiful woman I've ever
seen. She lives at the cannery,
but she sometimes. makes trips
to Mexico City and usually
spends a few days, on her way,
at this modest inn Again the
Chinese hesitatcd before adding
deliberately: II believe, senior,
she is just as evil as she is beau
tiful."
Indeed. And the second priv
LEGGED person.
"The man with whom l was
talking when you came in. His
name is Poona Gungas. He acts
as servant, or bodyguard, for
the woman"
Il see. And you believe this
fish cannery may be just a
blind for some more nefarious
racket"
Sun Su inclined his head af-
Tentatively.
1--WE live in a trouble world,
senior. Japan has no love for
your country - and here we
are quite close to the border
"Mmph. Mexico is a neutral
country and supposedly our
friend. If anything wrong is
going on, the authorities should
spot il and tip us off. Your Col
onel Escobar, for instance;
wouldn't be apt TO know all
about a foreign fishing outfit
i'm his district7'
II fear Colonel ESCObdr has
been led far from the path of
duty" said Sun Su, shaking his
head. "She is indeed very love
lyw
Steele whistled softly.
so that's il, Ell? The lady
who is very beautiful and very
evil seduces the young officer!
What does she get out OF it,
Sun Su spread his hands. To
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-09

slim, and easily more beautiful
than Suns enraptured deScrip-
ton. A faint, seductive breath
of perfume Widened his nos
trilS. Her hair and eyes were
dark, he noted, her complexion
soft, clear ivory. She was
wearing something white and
very flimsy, and with the deli
cate odor Of scent, that gave
her an aura of cool freshness
which made Allan uncomfort-
ably self conscious. He hoped
he didn't look quite the mess
he felt - dusty disheveled,
sticky, and steaming from every
pore.
amy letters or messages for
me, Sun SUI
Her voice was deep and rich
and soft, so that Allan was
moved to think of liquid vel
vet. Or was it more reminiS-
cent of the smooth sweetness of
honey pouring from a Jug?
Though her question was adj
dressed TO the Chinese, her
dark eyes were frankly re-
Garding himself; SO frankly as
almost TO be a trifle bold.
There is nothing said Sun
Su. And, senorita, may | have
the pleasure of introducing an
American guest -- Senorita
Minor. this is Senior Steele"
Il am 50 glad 10 meet you,
Senior Steele said the warm
voice in Spanish. AT this sea-
son, a new face in San Saba is
welcome
Allan removed his panama
and swept the lady a bow In
view of what he knew of her,
he decided a somewhat florid
compliment might not be out of
place in this somewhat florid
country.
This is the Inn Of One Thou
sand Delights, scnorita, he de-
clared fervcntly. Now / have
met the one, / care nothing
about the thousand
II got past She smiled be-
witChingly
Go BE Continued
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know that, senior, might be to
know all. | can only tell you
the pair are as thick as - how
do you say it in English? -
thick as thieves, yes? Once he
accompanied her on a trip TO
the capital; they ride and swim
together; whenever the lady
stays here, the colonel is a reg
ular visitor"
Allan was reminded that the
officer had been coming from
the Inn of One Thousand De
lights when they met. In that
case
Does she happen to be stay
ing here now?'
Yes. She came yesterday and
will be here for several days.
"Mmph. ! must try to meet
her"
That will not be difficult. In
fact 49, listen, senor!' The Chi
neSe held up a warning hand.
From somewhere behind him,
Allan heard the tap tap tap
sound of a woman's heels; the
sound was coming closer. In n
moment she will bc here"
It was Allan's cue TO diSSCm-
BILE. Promptly, IN a quite un-
necessarily loud voice, he was
engaging a room, ordering a
bath prontiSSimo n not sooner,
and feeding Sun Su the same
yarn ne had told EScobar about
being a magazine photographer
on business bent in these parts
The proprietor played up to
him smoothly
1--WE are hOnorcd by your
presence, senior. We will do our
unworthy best TO promote your
happiness and comfort. The
room will be shown you, and
your baggage placed IN It, The
bath and showers are just down
the hall. You have come to a
good place for photography,
If a man points his camera in
the right direction
Then the tapping of heels
was still and Allan knew she
was standing beside him. He
glanced sideways from the cor
ner Of his left eye. and almost
caught his breath. She was tall,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-09
. SERIAL STORY
MEXICAN MASQUERADE
BY CECIL CARNES , GoPr s9sy,or ,s ,a
COPYRIGHT, 1912,
NEh SERVICE, INC.

with the naked eye, of what is
happening on the biggest is
land
We'll" prompted Allan i'm
patiently as Sun Su paused,
what is happening there?"
Six months ago, the islands
were leased to a Japanese fish
ing company. A concern of con-
siderable financial b k n &,
clearly, for they have large
number of fishermen employed
and have erected a modern can
merry w n il h is wonderfully
equipped, The project has been
a great success, judging from
the monthly shiploads of can
ned fish that go TO Japan-and
sometimes to my Coun tr y,
where no doubt il is served TO
the japanese army of occupa-
ton.
Again the Chinese broke off,
as if marShaling his facts in or
der. After the opening sentence,
Allan had to force himself to
listen with due attention. The
word japanese had sent his
thoughts flying to a sick man
and his one reiterated phrase.
THE yellow dcvilsl The yellow
devils!" Was that the answer?
How did you learn all this,
Sun Su? | don't imagine they
advertise their business much
around here
Decidedly not. Nor did ]
learn it myself, for my big body
does not permit me to move
abroad in this climate. But !
have made friends among the
native fishermen, most of them
Peninsula Indians who are jeal-
Gus of a rival so powerful; they
bring me stories occasionally.
They sometimes watch the can
merry, though they have been
warned they'll be severe Y
beaten If they are caught spy
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BEAUTIFUL-AND EVIL?
CHAPTER V

"The yellow devils" Sun Su
repeated slowly. And that was
all Mr.. Bishop could remem-
ber?"
Allan nodded.
The Chinese lifted one broad
hand and brought it down soft
ly on the desk in the gesture
of a man suddenly struck by
an idea. 1t was his turn TO look
about them before leaning for
ward and dropping his voice TO
q note that barely carried across
the intervening space to Allan $
ears. And his tone was pitched
TO the accent of the most eX-
treme gravity.
THAT gives me a thought,
senior! ! will tell it TO you, but
If you should repeat it-say, TO
the wrong person--it would be
my death warrant. Promise me,
senior, your utmost discretion!'
IL promise. Sun Su," breath-
ed Allan. impressed by the pro-
lrietor's manner. Shoot
There Is something strange
ing on, senior, not far from
re. Ten miles south there is
little group of islands. small
and large. They lie much near
er the Peninsula than TO the
mainland. Only narrow strip
az water separates them from
this coast. 70 a man lying con-
cooaed on any nearby hilltop
en- ret quite . good view, even
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wExL-Music We Love
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3:i5 Y. NJ.
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WXYZ-Southernaires
CKLW--MuSicale
400 +. NJ.
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WXYZ-Arthur Tracy
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WEXL-Rccord Program
i:I5 y. NJ.
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$50 z n
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5 II. NJ.
WwJ-When a Girl
MsTries
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500 y. VI.
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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-09
BY CECIL CARNES

THE STORY: Allan steele posing
as magazine photographed, seeks DR.
Sargent and daughter, on L. ;. mis-
sion in Mexico's Peninsula, who have
disappeared; also news OF Harry
Bishop, maddened by mysterious in
lection while on same mission.
Bishop, found, repeated only THE
yellow devilsw Alan, after meeting
with enigmatic Col. EScobar of Rural
Guard, checks in at Inn of Thou
sand Delights, quizres it's prophet
tor, sun Su, a Chinese working with
T.. s.
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~ Noon
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1880 z. VI.
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TOMORROW MORNING o A. NJ TO II NOON

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600 A. M.
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100 A. M.
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1942-08-07
Roilroud Passenger Travel


The railroad passenger travel situation was recently de
scfIbed by Joseph B. Eastman, Director Of the Office 81 De
Tense Transportation. II these words As the country has
gone into top productivity, passenger traffic has greatly in
creased AT the same tune. the railroads have had the burden
Of heavy troop movements. and the prospects are hat those
movements vii greatly increase On top d that, the railroads
are faced with 3 heavy increase n traffic a. the private auto
mobile ceases 70 be used for intereity travel
In view Of these prospects and possibilities we have
discouraged unnecessary convention and recreation travel
There may be less congestion than we fear, and there may
be more. Nc ore car be sure. Ii Il becomes serious some system
Of control must Be established. 80 that those who must travel
OF essential business wil nave priority Of opportunity. / hope
no sach system Of ral0ning II Il can be called that. vii prove
necessary The best way 70 avoid Il Is 20 cut travel voluntarily
- The minimum"
# the present time. about the only change that mas been
made II railroad passenger service has been 10 eliminate some
luxuIg-type lounge cars. In moving both passengers ana
freight the railroads have done 3 Job which fully deserves
the adjective. magnificent" They have completely corr
founded their critics They nave moved record load afes
record load with complete efficiency.
So If voa have 3 reason for going somewhere By rail
cal up and make your reservation. But IS Mr. Eastman ad-
vises. there should be 10 unnecessary travel a. @ time when
Tie bulk q Our transportation resources must be devoted q
VA purposes. i the public VII cooperate. rstonag Of raj
trasel IS not likely.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1942-08-07
Starving Greece And Pluto's Republic

In the current issue Of Life Magazine are shown repro
auctions Of twelve photographs taken on the streets Of Athens.
the capital Of Greece. that once proud nation that gave So
much Ia the world IN literature, art and architecture. The
Irllotos show men. women and children lying on the streets
diving and dead from starvation. the bodies being hauled of
IN wagons TO be buried in trenches without Inc benefit uf 2
funeral service. the last tribute 10 the dead that Is so dear 70
the orthodox Greek Church.
A nervous person looking at those pictures Just before
retiring would hardly be able 10 sleep after seeing thesa
emaciated bodies living there with dead. staring eyes, md
mouths open as they gaSped for the last breath IN life
Compare that scene with PlatoS Republic, that story 81
an ideal republic that was written about four hundred ears
before Christ piates ideal republic was a true Democracy.
where citizens lived in harmony. helped one another, observe
ed the laws as laid down BY the priests and built cities hat
should be models for the rest Of the world. giving to the world
some of it, enduring literature. And be II SAID 70 the credit
of the ancient Greeks. they did try to model their government
as Plato would have e. Even modern Greece was almost a
pure Democracy until recent times.
And now, 90 satisfy the demands of the conquerors Of
this once proud republic. the food they should have Is being
taken from them to feed the German army Of occupation, a
band Of hvcnas, under the direction Of that vulture OF human
beings. the arch demon Of The modern world, who like a auz-
Kard. Is watching and eloaiinr over all tins suffering and
starvation that is brought on by his desire to rule the world
Certainly there IS retrihution for such as Hitier-there
should be a hell Of fire and birthstone that would burn ms
body without consuming II, for all eternity.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1942-08-07
The Seventh Column

Fire has been accurately described as the seventh
column Il utterly dcstroys SOME S~350000000 worth Of prop.
erts each wear. And the magnitude Of that luss cannot be ex-
pressed IN money values alone. Some Of the materials de
stroyed are irreplaceahle at any cost-Sueh as the stock Of
natural rubber which was burned IN New England some
months ago Other materials are vitality needed ~ war pro-
duction operations and If fire DESTROYS them. there must be
delays before new stocks can he produced and transported
To rebuild and repair after a fire calls for labor which should
be used for var needs Lastly. fire Is a destroyer Of The most
precious and irreplaeeable 81 al eommodtties-Time
Great credit must be given Il the groups which are work
ing to prevent fire tw~enty-four hours a day. every daY IN the
year. But these groups can't do II all No matter how they
intensity their efforts. Then work + subject II definite linita-
until every homeowner. every business manager, every work
man, take par Fire hurts us al Fle prevention Is the re-
S%ponsibihiy NJ al.
30 man 5 -. busy That he hasn't time 10 periodically IN.
spect ms property and eliminate fare hazards And every
man must DO that If he Is to discharge his duty to ms family.
his community and ms country The fire loss figures are
ominous The toll must b redueed-and reduced now.