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Bradley beam., 1944-05-06
CORRECT SHOOTING TAUGHT GI.s
 BY COMPETENT RANGE DETAIL

Out where the West begins, slightly beyond the Base Hospital, where the rolling hills of Bradley Field drop into a valley, there ex- ists, in a particularly deep gorge, a group Of G.I.s who are fondly known as the range detail. It is toward these stout-hearted, wealth er-beaten lads we now devote a de- served bit of BEAM space.
 Back in November 1943, when a First Air Force item requested that all general service G.I.s be qualified with some type of rifle, all the firing done by Bradleyites was performed at the State Police range in Simsbury, Conn. In order to facilitate the qualifying of local soldiers, the 100 to 20O-yard range at Newgate Prison was brought in- to action. However, the 1,00O-inch range on the Base is great deal more familiar to the Bradley GIL, for here in it's muddy sand most of us have fired for the me dals that mark us as expert, sharpshooter or marksman.
 Under the guiding eyes of S/Sgt. William Schumacher, assisted by Pfc. Hershell Needham and Pvt. Thomas Sequino, the one thousand inch range was built. The Sergeant and his crew found the going pret- ty rough, since the terrain was hil- ly and uneven and every time it rained, water from the hill that serves as a backstop for the tar gets, poured into the hollow, mak- ing large gullies and ruts. How ever, the boys managed to build drains to carry most of the water off and few shovels helped even the bumpy road between targets and firing line. Racks to hold the targets and target frames were built out of scrap lumber and hut to hold rifles and equipment was constructed. When finished, the de- tai had a range that provided quail ification courses for the carbire, Springfield, Enfield and Garand
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06
Ten Commandments
 for Victory
by GILL ROBE WILSON

l. THOU shalt keep thy mouthsh
 both thou and thy ventns famys family and all thy probems of these shalt thou bring Washington for they clutter the works.
 B. thy because he hath commis him the of enlisted his college education and thy colonial baceround neither held against him by other enlisted thou dost makeo o them abomination.
 hoard the squirrel hoardeth and this he because he is a squirrel
 S. get thy pants put a uniform only the place wher houa most needed
 walk; shalt thou aid and bill and thy very hide.
 z strike; thou walk neither thou lock neither shalt thou sit down the job order thy days may the which the Lord thy God hath given thee.
 THOU shalt thy confidence the for vy they full of fret of ev.doers for thou hast done we'll myself.
 TO- THOU faith; nothing beyond recovery if thy faith be lost.
 NATIONAL AERONAUTTCS.
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06

ne and equipment with uniformed companions and civil ian friends.
 Keep this thought mind. If don't talk about these matters, nobody is going to find out anything.
 DON'T LET YOUR TONGUE TOUCH OFF AN ENEMY TORPEDO!
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06

ations will reach from the battlefronts to the training front in the United States.
 It is impossible for you and me to know who enemy agents are. They do not run around in Axis uniforms. But we can adopt a simple exercise in men, tai hygiene. When we go into town for recreation and relax ation, or even on the Base for that matter, it is sensible and wise that we forget all talk about our Base, it's policies, 4,~o;,o;,or cb;,,y,oontc of r1orcon
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06
THE co. SPEAKS

The several months will undoubtedly see some of the largest military operations of the war
 Our government has taken steps to counteract enemy listening neutral countries The of these Opef
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06
H SPEAKING $
Joe PRIVATE SAYS

Even though we are at war, our musical lights burn brighter dur ing the time of Europe's cultural darkness and it has been said that our country is we'll on the way to becoming the musical capital of the world. Such an honor carries with it a deep obligation. If the future of music rests in our hands, we must be true to our responsibility Dy displaying courage and imag ination, wisdom and resourceful- ness.
 May 8-14 is National Music Week and the Base Library is ar ranging a special exhibit of books on music and musicians. From Bach to Boogie-woogie there is a book to interest every music lover!
 The fact-collector and antiquary will find little of interest, it's true, in the Music Lovers Handbook, ed ited by Ellie Siegmeister; but as a discussion of living music of yes terday and today it would be hard to find an equal. Included are many sorts of writing, scholarly, gay, intimate, casual, by the out standing figures of the present day. This book looks at music as a living and growing art, one in which all may parttake.
 Most books on music apprecia- tion are written by journalists or educators rather than composers. What To Listen For In Music, by Aaron Copland, is the exception that proves the rule. Here music is discussed from the composers point of view and the author pre- sents fresh conception of just what we hear and what we should hear ir listening to any piece of music. Says Oscar Levant, "It's the best book I know to explain things to the layman."
 And speaking oe Levant there's A Scnattering of Ignorance This is in reality a series of personal essays by Oscar Ievanr, on Oscar Levant, and Oscar :.t1aat's career and friends; as witty and fresh as it's author, who has attained na- tionai prominence for his clever work on the radio program, "In- formation, Please"
 Two musical biographies new to the Library shelves are Dictators of the Baton, and The Story of George Gershwin, both by David Ewen. The former is deep-search- ing analysis of thirty of the lead ing conductors in Americas con- temporary orchestral scene. The latter is an intimate study of one of the greatest musicians America ever produced.
 The field of jazz is quite thor oughly covered by such books as The Real Jazz, by Panassie, Jazz from the Corgo to 52nd Street, by Coffin, and Esquire's Jazz Book, which gives up-to-the-minute in formation on the great bands of today.
 Howard Taubman, author of Music On My Beat, takes the read CT on a tour of the musical world; from the doorman to the audience, on tage to the performer, back stage to the composer, the mana ger, the press agent, the patron, and next morning, to the critic. It's like a transforming tour-all are here, and spiced with multitude of prize anecdotes.
 For the embryonic composer, the Base Library has The Theory of Music, by Robert Jones, which pro- vides the reader with a thorough understanding of the rudiments of music and harmony. For more ad- vanced students there's Glenn Mill ler's book on orchestral arrange ment-you, too, may make name for yourself in the world of mus ic:
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06

Husband Answering phone) l: "I'm sure I don't know. Why don't you try the weather bureau?"
 Wife: "Who was il? ?"
 Husband: "Must have been a sailor. He wanted to know if the coast was clear"
Bradley beam., 1944-05-06

Visiting Minister: 'Well, well, I can see you're a bright little man. And how high can you count?"
 Boy (proudly): "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, Jack, Queen, King"
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
Marshall A. Clough
P.O. Box No. 64S
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

Well, my old friend, your letter
certainly carried very pleasing
news this time.
First off, to know that your con-
dition has so improved as to per-
NIT you to leave the Veterans
Hospital at Newington, Connecti-
cut, was fine. Then to learn that
you were passed for a Mechanical
Engineering course at the Univer-
sity of Connecticut was better still.
Son, you've the right idea! Dig in
where you are and get all the edu-
cation possible. Sure, it may be
tough all the way through the en-
tire four years, but you'll be so
much better off when you are grad
uated. And don't forget, 1 mean
graduated when say graduated.
No matter how hard your stud
les may become, or are, they never
will be any tougher than it was
over in North Africa fighting the
Germans. 1t won't be like duck
ing into a foxhole, and making
night of it in down-pour of
rain. You made the grade in North
Africa, and you'll make the grade
at the University of Connecticut.
I'm betting on you all the way
through, and you have the best of
wishes for a bright future from all
your friends here in this area and
in the Service. We all know that
you can come through with flying
colors in this newest venture of
yours. And, by the way, how is
the good wife? 1 bet she's plenty
well pleased with your new plans.
Now to this business of getting
so very busy that you may not
write in for long period. I'm
willing to take the back seat for
your studies any time, but I still
believe you'll find bit of time now
and then when you can drop us
line and let us know how things
are going for you. Well be inter-
ested in the progress you will be
making, and it will be nice to hear
about it.
The very best of luck to you.
Marshall Clough, and don't forget
for one single moment, we'll all be
pulling for you and your future
success. Good going, son. Drib-
bles is certainly pleased with the
good news.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

Roosevelt at the White House on
April Is, 1941. It was In that year
that President Roosevelt first spon-
sorsd money payments to King Ibn
Saud and the Saudi Arabian gov
ernment.
While at present the Senate ses-
sions investigating the devious de-
tails Of the situation are being held
privately. It II expected that sen.
sational disclosures Of our commit.
ments In the Middle East will be
made when the committee flndingi
are made public.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
Storrs, Connecticut

0IOTTS, OOIlIleCllCul
Dear Dribbles:
It's about time for me to make
a report on myself for the benefit
of anyone who may be interested
enough to read it.
Before I was discharged from
the Veterans Hospital, now seven
weeks ago, 1 went to see Colonel
Scarborough, the American Legion
representative at the facility, and
had him put through my applica-
ton for rehabilitation.
Following this, took several ex-
aminations. AS the result of the
marks I made on these, and with
Colonel Scorborough's help, ! have
been offered a four-year college
course in Mechanical Engineering.
/ accepted this offer, and am now
a freshman at the University of
Connecticut. At this point, I would
like to express my thanks to Mrs.
Lillian Billeb, who acts as secre-
tary at the John Bassett Moore
High School. She mailed my school
records to the University of Con-
necticut. I would also like to
thank anyone who may have help
ed Mrs. Billeb in this work.
1t has been long time since /
graduated from the John Bassett
Moore High School, and I have for
gotten many of the studies that ]
learned there. This makes it a
hard pull up hill all the way so far
I only hope that 1 will be able to
make the grade and finish the en-
tire course. However, I don't want
you to expect too much of me
That's why I didn't write about all
this sooner. Lots of things car
happen to upset the very best Of
well-laid plans, therefore I did not
want to tell what I thought of do.
ing until I was established here al
the college. My address Is post
Office box No. 64S, University oi
Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.
I guess I will be very busy fol
awhile now that I'm into the grind
so it may be sometime before you
will hear from me again.
So long for now, and with my
best regards for everybody, I re.
main
Same old
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Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
Middletown, Delaware

MlddletoWn, Delaware
Dear Dribbles:
I thought I would drop you a
few lines and ask you to put my
husbands address in your column.
Clarence hasbeen in the us. Army
Just three months.
Thanking you very much for this
service, I remain
Yours truly,
Mrs. Marietta Taylor
Middletown, Delaware, r. D. 2
P. S. My husbands address is as
follows: Pvt. Clarence w. Taylor,
Co. B. 209th Battalion, 65th Regi-
ment, I. R. T. c., A. S. N. 42983562,
Camp Blanding, Florida.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

The veil of secrecy which had
shrouded details Of the manipula-
tions arranged at desert confer
ences of Americans, desert shieks
and Arab potentates was torn aside
when the Senate Committee acted
to protect the interests Of the United
States, according to an article by
Harry T. Brundidge in the October
issue OF Cosmopolitan magazine.
One Of the angles being investi-
gated by the Senate Committee is
a report that our government trans
ferred 100000 to Ibn Saud's ac-
count in order to retain his good
will so far. as Arabian oil deposits
were concerned,
When Saud was unable to per-
suade the British to increase his
good will allowance of about 81 $780,
900 year to $3,6OO,O00 year, he
called desert conference Of repre-
sentatives Of American oil compa-
MES involved in the Middle East oil
deals, and asked them to advance
him $4,000 a year for the en-
suing five years.
When they refused. the willy Saud
discussed the value Of Saudi Ara
bias neutrality, and suggested that
tho American oil men put the mon
ey problem up to President Roose-
vult
This was done promptly after the
desert meeting broke up, and the
proposal was presented to Mr.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

you fellows are facing. Even with
this knowledge, we simply cannot
draw a correct picture of things as
they actually are.
Frankly, Homer. all of us are
likely to make light of the other
fellows hardships and troubles, all
the way through life. This hap
pens just the same in normal life,
with or without a war going on.
Just try to think back to the time
you were back here in Smyrna liv-
ing a natural everyday life. Odds
are that you did not think too SER
iously of the other fellows tough
luck. If he had just fallen and
broken a leg or an arm, that was
a pity, but it seemed to stop right
there. 1t was assumed that he
would get well in time.
Well, my friend, that is more or
less the way this old world seems
to go along, year in and year out.
People are mostly selfish, some a
bit more than others. but all har-
boring a fair share nevertheless.
The real tough part comes when
you try to get them to admit this
weakness.
One thing you do want to get
right, however, is that the folks
back home are not deliberately
thoughtless and neglectful to Ser
vice men. Never before, in any
wa rim which this Country has been
engaged, have the Service Men re-
ceived such considerate treatment
as they are now receiving. Yes,
and they deserve every bit. 1t has
gladdened millions of American
hearts to know that their Service
folks are so we'll treated. If you
will make a fair comparison as to
what the different branches of the
Services are doing for Our Boys,
along with the consideration and
treatment accorded by other ma
tions of the world, 1 feel sure that
you will agree that it pays rather
we'll to be an American soldier,
sailor or marine in this war. And
even with the best that this Coun-
try can afford. you Boys are surely
deserving of everything that a
grateful nation can do for you.
Fighting a war is really tough,
no matter how you say it. We
know that the battle for Burma is
not a picnic. No battle is. And
we know that you do not have
showers handy, nor drug stores on
each and every bend of jungle
trail. The Boys who went over to
the South Pacific, North Africa,
India, France, Italy, Sicily and
China did not have these either.
AS to the number of beautiful wo-
men these men have been in con-
tact with, I don't think any of
them would choose them above our
everyday American girl, either in
the Service. or back home helping
the war effort.
AS to this business of letter writ
ing to the Boys and Girls in the
Service, Dribbles agrees with you
on this point 100 per cent. 1t is
to be hoped that folks everywhere
in this great United States of
America will not forget to write to
their friends and loved ones now in
service of their country. We owe
these men and women more than
We can ever repay them.
Now that you've made your first
direct contact with this column,
Homer, we trust that you will drop
in on us again before very long for
another visit. You'll be welcome
whenever you have the time to
write. Meanwhile, Dribbles sends
you his very best wishes, and hopes
that you will find improved condi-
tons out your way soon.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
us. Middle East Oil Deals
Are Under Senate Scrutiny

Washington, D. C.-Behind closed doors powerful Sen
ate Committee is probing the details of governments oil
deals in the Middle East which critics charge have ensnared
this country in the most dangerous of bndmans buff
played by sovereign power.
With the United States Russia and Great Britain
verng for the rich oil deposits of Saudi Arabia their
sentaves being led along the oruous paths of Eastern
intrigue by the willy Ibn Saud King of that country
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

Now that you have placed your
husbands name with US, we will
appreciate it if you will notify
Dribbles whenever he may have a
change of address. In this way we
can keep his correct address before
his friends who read The Smyrna
Times. You will do this, won't you
Mrs. Taylor? !.
Itwould also be nice if Clarence
would write in and tell his friends
how he is making out down there
at Camp Blanding, Florida. They
will be interested to know of his
progress. see by his address he
is in the Infantry. This is great
outfit, and lot of tough drilling
goes along with the work. How
ever, since Clarence has already
been in the Service for over three
months now, perhaps the worst of
the breaking-in process is over.
Let us hope so.
Please give your husband our
very best wishes the next time you
write him, and tell him to drop us
line whenhe finds bit of time
on his hands.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

Without having had the unpleas-
ant experience of receiving word
concerning a loved one missing In
action, it is indeed mighty hard to
know just what to say. 1 have
here before me copy of the letter
John wrote back home on the night
before he made his last flight over
Holland. This letter is filled with
brightness, just the kind one would
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

Word has been received recently
that 18th Charles H. Hufschmidt,
was advanced in rank on October
LIST, 1914 to Staff Sergeant. His
address is being listed this week
under the Honor Roll, Change of
Address column showing his new
rating.
Very good work Sergeant. Moth
er and Dad are indeed pleased to
hear the good news. The same goes
for lots of your former friends in
this community. Keep up the swell
pitching soldier. You never can
tell how long a ball of string is
until you unwind it. Who knows,
there may be Master Sergeant's
rate needing some good man to fill
it in the none too distant future.
Best of luck; may it follow you in
all your travels.
A confirming letter has been re-
ceived from the Adjutant Generals
Office, Washington, DC, under the
date of October 18th, 1914, refer
ring to the report made by this
column last week on 1t. John S.
Melvin, as being missing in action
over Holland since September 18th,
1914. This letter reads in part, as
follows:
Mrs. Grace S. Melvin
w. Mt. Vernon Street
Smyrna, Delaware
This letter is to confirm my re-
cent telegram in which you were
informed that your son, First
Lieut.. John S. Melvin, 02056154,
Air Corps, has been reported miss
ing in action over Holland since
18th September 1914. (Balance of
letter no tpublished).
(Signed)
j. A. Ulio
Major General
The Adjutant General
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
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BIG DOUBLE FEATURE
This show has punch. because it
has Judy. ..She sings, she yodels,
She shrieks. And so will you.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

Glad to list your husbands name
for you, Mrs. MariettaTaylor. This
entrywas made under the date of
September 21st, 1914. I trust that
you saw it listed on that date, then
relisted on September 2Sth, the
next issue following.
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19

expect him to write. In the clos
ing part, John referred to the NOR
row as going to 'be a busy day."
Smyrna times., 1944-10-19
NOTICE

wish to announce am a can
didate for Coroner of Kent County
in the November election, and will
appreciate your support.
NORRIS LEE REMLEY.
Cheswold, Del.
Evening star., 1944-11-10

Extravagant spending Of money
at home results in an extravagant
spending Of blood in battle. Buy
extra War Bonds today TO keep our
casualties to . minimum. Let's all
back the attack.
Evening star., 1944-11-10

Amos Andy ny to get Rochester Job Jack BENNY oe
svps all happens when Andy opens employment agency
and his first client Rochester Then Benny shows up and
what happens would make wooden taught tt. one howl
after another to surprise finish Don't miss the fun on Rn.s
Amos n Andy program tonight at 10 PM over wRc
Evening star., 1944-11-10

Wlop. 9:o0-AdoIphe henjou appears.
WhAl. 9:30-Fredde Martins orchestra.
VOL. s:3O-Roldnd Young is q quiz con.
tesiani.
WC, i0:0o-Jsek Benny and Rochester arc
Amos n Andy's quests.
Evening star., 1944-11-10

W ThE AR TO-DAY.
WN. S'3o-Robeh BsnehlW visits ihe
Tavern.
VOL. S:3o-Ths lie story Of Comedian Joe
{. Brown.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-29
Cover Silt Spot

Afterwards. mound the soil
over the slit spot so II does not
dry out before II heals. Also, If
soil is heaped over the joints Of
each runner as IL com : out
from the base OF the plant.
these spots may root which will
tend 10 counterfeit the injuries
k.Qm the borer.
hphlds also attack SquasheS
md pumpkins These were
discussed yesterday as they al
tack tomatoes. The cure is
nicotine dust or nicotine sui
phate solution. These insects
are easy 10 recognize as they
appear in clusters. usually on
the growing tips Of the stems,
and generally are green or
black IN color.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-29
OCT. p TO NOV. e

~ - a ~ wv
Scorpio-Romantic and artis-
tic interests ask more than cas-
ua attention, understanding,
kindness. Business, regular
work indicate easier sailing.
With gentleness and cleverness
you will buy big rewards.
NOV. % TO DEC. p
SGgitfGruis - You should be
able 10 garner some Of the good
emanating from several benefic
planets, but less favorable rays
also appear, so caution is urged.
Where you feel doubtful Of your
course, seek advice.
DEC. p TO JAN. Fl
CGpricOrn-You should expert
ence enthusiasm, warmth for
your work. Don't hesitate at
new tries or 10 use new meth
DDS. m prove d materials and
equipment.
JAN. p TO FEB. 20
AgUdriHs - Business. employ
ment, military action, new STRAIT
egg under invigorating inhu-
ences. Nenturesome projects,
valorous deeds highlighted. Keen
planning and maneuvering
everywhere.
FEB. II TO MARCH n
Observation-Disclosures, effec-
Uai planning and action on days
favored list. Your contribution
to winning the war and aiding
m ora e on the home front is
vitality important.
YOU, BORN or this date.
come from the Zodiacal sector
that has given US so many his
torians, renowned actors; lead
ers in religion, science, medi-
cine; fiction writer's.