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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

LAKELAND ALB. Tex.-Air-
man Richard A. Braxton, son of
Mr. & Mrs. S. l.. Braxton of
6344 Dubois, Detroit Mich, has
completed his initial course of
Air Force basic military train
ing here. He has been selected
10 attend the technical training
course for Aircraft and Missile
Maintenance at Sheppard AFB,
Tex.
Altman Braxton is a graduate
of Northeastern High School.
Basic sirmen al Lakeland arc
selected for specialized training
AZ technical schools on The basis
OF their interests and spfifvtes.
They are resssigned 10 the school
after five weeks OF basic train.
ing along with the technical in
strUctions.
Upon completion of special
technical training at an Air Force
Technical Training Center. air
men arc assigned TO operationaI
units of the USAF Aerospace
Force. According to SSgt Emer-
son r. Johnson the local Air
Force Recruiter located at 9675
Cratiot.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

Detroit may not be the cross
roads of the world, but a two
week study completed by the
Travellers Aid Society of Detroit,
a Torch Drive agency, shows a
grcat many people from far
places pass through this city
Only those who have problems
while passing come to the atten-
ton Of Travellers Aid. There were
l.2ll such persons in the two
week period.
They came from as states, sew
en- Canadian provinces, and II
foreign countries. besides Detroit
end its suburbs.
Problems which brought trave-
lcrS 10 the Socicty's desks in
the bus terminal and railroad
stations included financial. en-
ploymcnt, health. marital. fam
ily. and location of friends or
relatives. Not included in the
statistics we're simple answers
TO questions given many travel
or.
The Travellers Aid study showed
that they helped travellers from
Argentina, Australia, Austria,
Caribbean Federation Chile. Gu
ha England, Formosa, Germany,
Holland, IIong.Kong. India. Ire
land. Italy. Japan. Lithuania. Ma
iaya Mexico, Nigeria, Scotland
and Siam during the two-wcck
period
Detroit was the home of BAG
Of those hcplcd; 80 Detroit SUI
burbs were the homes of III:
outstatc Michigan oil. the Mid
west, minus Michigan. 1862; the
South. lO2; the East, lOl; Can
ada, SO; foreign countries, 40; and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

TO become the bride of Lawrence
Henry Ellis. After greeting guests
at reception at 30l2 Calvert,
: the newly weds left for trip
TO Toronto, Canada. They will
reside on Calvert in Detroit
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy White of Cooper
Street She was given in mar
riage by her father Mr. Robert
Beckley. of Washington, DC. De
licate hand pleated tulle outlined
the scalloped neckline of the
Cahil heirloom. white imported
silk satin gown. overlaid with
hand pearled. hand run. alencon
lace, and the scalloped ncckline
followed the scalloped pattern
of the tunic to the full chapel
train A mantilla of imported H.
fusion caught TO scalloped silk
taffeta headdreSs decorated with
chantilly lace and tiny cleaning
seed pearls fashioned her veil
Dolores Washington, wearing
full length mint green silk or
ganza. dress with an underskirt
of mint peau de sole. The Kelly
b a ok peau de sole bow and
streamer added the right note of
fashion elegance. Her rhinestone
embedded Kelly green crown was
accumulated with mint green
nylon net.
other attendants included Pat
Ellis, Florence IIopson, of In
dianapolis, Indiana. Phllipia
Bccklcy. brides sister. and Doro-
thy Lynch Their pale pink or
ganza frocks fell over rose pcau
dc sole with cummerhund bow
and back strcamers. Their bou-
quctS were mint carnations with
rose Streamers as contrast to
the pink carnations with green
steamers carried by the matron
Of honor.
Mr. Lawrence Henry Ellis. the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Ellis, of Tcrre Hautc. Indiana.
the bridegroom was assisted by
Benjamin Mason, best man, Calvin
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

The Rev J l. Webb. of Mem.
phiS, Tenn has been appointed
TO serve the membership of New
Mt Vernon Baptist Church, Fern
dale, Michigan He succeeds the
late Rev r. J Cunningham. as
pastor. whose death created the
vacancy. Rex. webb attended the
SA owens Junior College. and
the RR Wright School Of Re.
liglon. in Memphis He is a
member. and Instructor in the
West Tennessee Association. and
is a member of the BM & f..
State Convention Rev. Webb
was in the making of the racial
crisis in Fayetic County. CSomcrs.
vile. Tenn and Haywood County.
tBrownvillc. Tenn, which grew
out of his encouragement TO Ne
erocs CATER the trial of Rev. Bert
Dodson. accused of the murder
Of deputy sheriff. two years
ago., to register TO vote. Another
key leader in this crisis was Atty.
J r. Estes, who represented Rev.
Dodson in the above trial.
Rev Webb who assumed his
new duties in early February,
viii be installed in April, 1861
Installation Services will begin
Sunday. April 9th with Rev.
S l.. Hampton Of Second Baptist
Church lnkslcr. as principal
speaker and will continue through
Sunday, April 10th.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
BY COURT REPORTER

Donald G.. Jackson. 10, of POLL
Jay. was found guilty of simple
larceny last week by Recorders
Judge Frank G. Schemanskc and
fined S25 or 30 days in the House
of Correction.
Jackson was arrested in a down
town department store Police
said he removed a S98 ovcrcoat
from a rack and replaced ii with
his old overcoat. Jackson put Oh
the new coat and attempted t.
leave the store without paying
for the garment but was under
observation by an alert store de
tective.
Roger Grant, 20, of 984 Brew
ster, was convicted of assault
and battery and sentenced to g.
days in the House of Correction
last week by Recorders Judg,
FRANK U. ScnemanSke.
Police said Grant and Lero,
Pete. so. of 635 Watson, became
involved in a heated argumcn
last November 8 when Pcte's car
apparently was cut off by the
car driven by the youth on Johr
r and EdSel Ford Service Drive
Pete was beaten by the youth
into inconsistencies. He was treat
cd al Receiving Hospital for .
fracture of the ankle and nose
s. 3
Alexander Harrison. 30. of 1920
Hillgcr, was sentenced to 30 days
in the House of Correction last
week by Recorders Judge Frank
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
Theatre Detroit

One OF The Mistakes OF ANA
tcur Theatre 49, Amateur theatre
groups seem. always. to be wait
ing for the release of broadway
comedy or successful drama The
groups do not realize that those
plays are nothing new TO an
audience Why? Cd In most
cases the play does not concern
him. GU Because on the whole.
an individual has read about the
play in every newspaper, so why
should he spend money and time
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
Merry Makers Bridge:

in watching an amateur produc-
ton when, already he is aware
of everything about the play?
Some do frequent the productions.
They become bored and then turn
and twist in the seats for the two
and half hours praying for the
firal curtain.
The audience wants to be, in
some way, identified with the
On-stagc action.
To overcome poor acting and
poor direction an amateur group
MUST do controversial plays;
On SIT--lN movements, racial is
sues, Africas fight for freedom,
etc. The aforementioned sub
iects can be seen in every news
paper A theatre group can drama.
tie this kind Of material, acting
and direction can be average. The
subject alone will hold an audi
encc.
In the 30's theatre inausurated
the living Newspaper" concept.
The plays were always on the
labor VS. capitalist nature, and
always interesting because they
affected everyone. If a play docs
not concern all the people in
the area where it is performed
II should not be produced. The
living newspaper" was the basis
Tor the FEDERAL THEATRE of
the 1905. The plays concerned
all races-all races participated.
~" nlavs wore per
formed in labor auditoriums.
rented halls, store fronts, and
other small buildings. Those
groups could not compete with
broadway because they did not
nave the money Amateur theatre,
today can not compete with
nroadway's standards. Theatre
groups should get a basic knowI-
cage OF the area where il is To-
Gated a knowledge of the people
in its area.
THEATRE DETROIT urge all
to see WlLBERT HARRIS in Hu.
manlty VS.. Pontious Plate at Sc
cond Baptist Church. Folk song.
oird-actress Odetta at the Ford
Auditorium.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

in Receiving Hospital Feb. IL the
next day after the assault and
robbery. which police said net
ted Barnes S23.
Barnes was linked TO the rob
berry when woman customer
reported he had been lingering
in the store Barnes was arrested
when he reported to his probation
officer in a larceny case.
A 20-month-old boy chokcd TO
death last week on a loose leaf
notebook fastener.
Police said the child died in
the emergency room of Crlltcnton
General Hospital.
His mother, Mrs ESSic Evans,
20. of 1857 Monterey. told police
she saw the baby put the copper
fastener in his mouth but that
he swallowed it before she could
reach him.
Fred McDuffie, SO. Of 3040
Lambie Pl., was found guilty Of
drunkncss last Thursday by Re-
cordcr's Judge John p Scallcn
and sentenced TO 80 days in the
House of Correction.
Police said they arrested Me
Duffic at Fifteenth and Porter,
where he was staggering along
the street
McDuff,c told the court he
was not drunk, but weak because
he had sold a pint of his blood
for $3.50.
Isaac Owens, So, Of 87l3 Oak.
land, was found guilty of assault
and battery last week by Record
cr's Judge John p. Scallcn and
placed on three months proba
ton.
owens was arrested on the com
plant Of his wife, Mrs. Johnnie
Owens, SO, of the address, who
said Owens came home in q
drunken condition, an argument
cnsued and Owens beat her aboI
the head and body with his fists
s.
Seth Miller, 27, Of 1888 Superb
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
COURT NEWS

or was sentenced TO 90 days IN
the House of Correction last week
after pleading guilty to assault
and battery.
Miller was arrested on the com
plant of his wife. Mrs. Josephine
Miller, 81, of the Superior adj
dress.
Mrs. Miller said she became in
volvcd in an argument with her
husband last Wednesday and he
beat her and cut her behind the
car with knife.
Police said the couple have
been married five years.
Lillian Hunt, 20, of 1928 Nc
Kay. pleaded not guilty last week
on arraignmcnt before Recorders
Judge Frank G.. Schcmanske on
the charge of performing an IL
legal operation on l7-year-old
girl
According to Detective James
Clarke of the homicide bureau,
the girl became i'll and was hoSpi-
taIizcd at Highland Park General
Hospital.
Detective Clarke said the girl
informed him she paid a down
payment Of S27 on the abortion
Mrs. Hunt denied the charges
Judge SchemanSkc set exam
nation for March 8 and bond was
set al $500 and two Sureties.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

guilty to obtaining cab service
falsely
Cab driver, Richard Pussy, As.
of 20 Tyler. Highland Park, told
police he picked up Harrison at
4159 ST. Jean and drove him to
his home address. Pussy said
instead of paying his fare after
reaching his destination, IIarri-
son threatened him with gun
in one hand and struck him in the
face with the other hand
= "
Edward Moore, 81. of 1856
Wellington, was found guilty of
nonsupport last week in Record
RS Court and was sentenced to
SO days in the House of Correc-
ton.
Moore was arrested on the com
paint of his cstranged wife, Mrs.
Dorothy Moore, of 6034 Hazelctte.
The Moores were married in
l949 and separated in 1858. They
have four minor children
Mrs. Moore said the last sup
port she received from her hus
band was S25 eight years ago
A welfare spokesman said Mrs.
Moore and their four children
have received $4,000 in dole
from the welfare department and
the Ado since 1858.
Robert Reid. %. of 1866 Grccl
cy, was placed on one years pro
baton ordered TO make rcStitu-
ton in the amount of S96.07 and
$40 court cost last week by Re
cordcr's Judge Frank G Schc-
manske after he was convicted of
larceny by false prctcnscS.
Police said Tullcy ] Pomcr
cnce, 81, of 20163 Lauder, the
owner of a drug store at 1913
E. Dawson, cashcd a paychcck
stub in the amount of $780, for
Reid December "a, 1860
The officers said apparently
the drug store owner mistOok
The paystub for the real check.
In the meantime, Reid pleaded
ignorance in the case. He states
he assumed his check came in
two parts, and believes what he
] submitted as a paystub was ac
: tually a check
John McClcndon, az, of 1887
Lyman, was arrested last wcel
I and charged in a warrant with
violating the state liquor laws
Police said they were lead tC
McClcndon's home by a loud Ii
luor odor in the vicinity. The,
found McClcndon in the process
If operating a moonshine still
Doris Thomas. 81, of 2240 Scott
was charged with larceny las
week in warrant issued by The
prosecutors office following hel
arrest on the complaint of Johr
Duncan Roach. 25, of Col Elm
wood, Dearborn.
Roach told police he picked w
Miss Thomas in his car at Rus
sell and Warren about 2:30 am
February 20. Roach said he haC
Sl20 in bills under the floor mat
If his car lie said he drove Miss
Thomas to John Il. and Garfield
lie missed the money after she
left the car.
Miss Thomas denied taking any
money from Roach.
A 37.year.old man accused of
the fatal smuggling Of a 63-ycar-
old confectionery proprietor
pleaded innocent last week on
arraignment before Recorder
Judge George Murphy.
He is Ezra Lee Barnes. 81, Of
1919 Seward. Examination was
set for March 8 and Barnes was
rcmanded to Wayne County jail
without bond.
The victim was Willie Richard
son, operator of a confectionery
at 1915 Owen. Richardson died
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
MARY WILLIAMS CROWNED
miss THIRD BAPTIST"

At the climax to the Sixth An
nual Women in Action Pro-
gram Sunday, Feb. Both Mrs.
Mary Williams. president of the
Young Matrons Society. was
crowned Miss Third Baptist"
by the wife of the minister, Mrs.
Juanita Williams The pastor. Rev.
Samuel J Williams gave con
gratuIatory remarks to the hon.
Gree, as well as others who work
cd untiringly in the support Of
this annual program Mrs Bertha
l. Marion Chairman and founder.
was also the recipient Of a token
of appreciation from the Inspira.
tional Choir of the church.
Participants and those directly
responsible for the success Of
the days activity we're +. Sanders
T Burton. VI Jones. l.. Sirls p.
Watson. d Scott. Of Friendship
Baptist A. German. r. Hill, /.
Jackson. Greater Mt. Zion &
Third Baptist Ushers. L, Sloan.
J. Cleveland, b Hayes. II Will
son, of Alpha Omega Church. l..
Shutters. Paul X Holt. Dramatic
Reader. X stephen Of New Grace
Baptist. " Hairston, Pontiac,
Mich. Mt Olive. Dcvotivc, Friend
ship. and ST. Marks Community
Church ChoIrs. Macedonia Bapt.
Male Chorus, Mrs. NJ Lee. r.
Jones.
Also, EVELYN BOGGS HAY.
MES. H. Dogans. I. Hopper. D.
the Hartford Ave Inspirational
Byrd. and NJ Boags as we'll as
Chorus. and Miss \. Saunders.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

dots.
Naturally the Rit colors are
us. Certified so there is no need
TO worry II some gets through :
crack in the she'll.
incidentally, hard cooked eggs
are quite safe TO keep to eat for
three or four days at room tenn.
pcraturc. Kept in the Refrigerator.
they will keep we'll for at least len
days TO two weeks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

This affair kept ones anxiety
vp TO hear the next number won
dering whether il would excel
the previous one as 10 inferprefa-
tion. expression, dietion and 9th
er musical lines. The decision,
everyone was grand.
The audience was more than
pleased because college days had
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
Detroit
SPsstEidc
ey J. ALFRED BUTLER

Dl. Roger Baldwin, former
president e the American CNll
Liberties Unscn, VIII he the FIRST
speaker in the eleventh annual
Leo NJ. Franklin Memorial Lee
turc Series At Wayne State Uni
yIrsstS-
The knoxville College Octet
and Conccr; choir sans OF a
ms cal program Friday at the
} ,''r' ,Mr Church
The Scholarship committee Of
the Michigan Conference AME
Laymcns organization held It's
second banquet in ST. Stephrn's
Martin Luther Simmons was tn
rrinc'pal speaker. Mrs. Ruby Ur-
q.rha't il. chairman; c. N. Berry,
president.
The Rev. DR. Samuel Dewitt
Proctor. president Of the heri
cultural and Technical College
of North Carolina. Greensboro.
Ms, spoke Sunday morning at
st. John Presbyterian Church,
Jos Campau at Clinton. DR.. Proc
tor is a member of the General
Board of the National Council of
Churches.
The Rev. DR.. Samuel Dewitt
Proctor. president of the Agri-
cultural and Technical College
Of North Carolina, Greensboro.
NC. spoke Sunday morning at
st. John Presbyterian Church,
Jos. Campau at Clinton. DR.. Pro
ctor is a member of the General
Board of the National Cuncil of
Churches.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
Social 6 Church Round-Up

Washington. brother-in-law, Ro-
bert Ellis of Waukegan, Ill, gro
oms brother, Robert Shelton, &
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
BY MARY BELLE RHODES
knoxville coIleae Concert:

Knoxville College Concert:
Knoxville College Concert
Choir. Octctc and Quarette gave
the city of Detroit a grand con
cert performance Friday evening
at Bethel AME Church, with a
very large attendance.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

INcSc udyS CEE uCIOTdIInB MIS-
como with nearly everything that
makes egg decorating fun; glitter
sparkle, color transfers. animal
and circus cutoutS, an egg dipper,
plus tablets of nine beautiful coll
OTIS. Full directions for their use
arc in the box. From household
supplies come the custard cups SO
handy for the dipping and the cot
ton swahs to use as little brushes
for painting faces, stripes or polka
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

the far West, 38. The only states
net represented were Arizona
Idaho, Nevada and Vermont
Most travellers from outside
Michigan came from Ontario.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
BEcKLEY-ELLIS RITES SOLE.
MNiZED

Brenda Bcckley carried Bible
and Orchids that were styled in
the shape Of a Cross when she
walked down the aisle Of Grace
Episcopal Church, last Saturday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11

been brought to life again
Continued success Knoxville Col
lege Choir
Club Day:
Tueday afternoon was beautiful
day for the Current Topic Study
Club meeting although there was
bit of chill in the air, it did
not keep 20 members and 9agucsts
from the spacious home of Mrs.
ola Poole of 30th Street
This was Program Day" and
we were privileged TO have as
guest speaker, DR.. Brodas Ruler,
assistant 70 the Dean Of Liberal
Arts Of Wayne State University
who spoke on Negro History Of
Today" followed by question
period.
II was simply marvellous, as II
brought back golden memories OF
Yesterday. They will come back,
but | keep them wholly, solely,
mine-aIl to myself. 1t is the
future now instead of the past.
Mrs. Wilhclmina Egglcston's re-
sponsc was beautiful.
The beautifully dressed ladies
enjoyed the palatablc luncheon
served by the gracious hostess,
Mrs. Ola Poole
Guests Mcsdames Geraldine
Carmichael. ESsie Swan. Mary
Pcnick, Mildred Croft. Essic Tai
iafcrro. Dr. Butler and Lillian
Hatcher also l.. Gibson. Mr.. A.
L. Poole and Blanche Whisonant
Closing remarks were given by
the president. Mrs. Eurinc Har-
rison
Mrs. Mary Belle Rhodes, Pro-
gram Chairman.
Merry Makers Bridge:
Monday afternoon the Merry
Makers Club spent delightful
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Bcrnice Cook, with all members
present.
Continued on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-03-11
Society DDissgs-

been brought to life again
Continued success Knoxville Col
lcge Choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-08-13
TWO MARTEX LINTLESS
TEA TOWEL FAVORITES

Dy-Me-Dry towels Of cotton, linen and royon
in blue, red, green or eoIdenrod checks. Blot
ter towels Of white cotton and royon bonded
or red.
Sale
l7D-Dy- Me-Dry towels, 1896" ------5Oc
17E-Blotter towels, 20x32" ----------4Oc
W6L-linens, 5th Floor;
oso Chevy Chose. Wheaton PIozo ond 7 Corners
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W6L-Housewores Center. lst Floor North Building;
oIso Chevy Chose, Wheoton PIozo ond Corners
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5.PIECE QUAKER
RAC-N.CART SETS

From handy storing rack to kine-size seN-
ing tobles and sturdy serving cort on wheels
in seconds. Quaker Skyline Roc-N-Cort Set
features sturdy SO" tubular steel frome which
eliminates wobbes. glowing golden coIored
legs thot occentuote the decorative troys,
ond Plastic tipped legs thot protect floor ToIe
Rose pattern has autographed color. baked
on enamel finish on metal troy. Wheat ond
Iris pottens ore imbedded designs on nodded
FiberoIos troys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-08-13
CURON TABLE PADDING
is EASILY CUT TO FIT

Cuts costly with regular or Pinkine shears.
Viny top wipes clean. Curon backing lies flot,
won't slip or slide. Heat resistont, Light ond
cosy to roll up for storage. 46" width for max
ing place mats, shelving, lamp and vase bosses
or bridge toble covers White or brown
Sale
17F-Curon tobIe padding, yord -------25O
W6L-Bonkets ond Bedding 5th Floor
oso Chevy Chose Wheaton PIozo and Corners
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BUCILLA FASHIONS FOR
KITCHEN AND DINING

"Jiffy Dry" Cotton TerrycIoth Kitchen
Brighteners with red. pink. oquo or golden
apples on white ground.
, 1961-09-29

Charlotte Amalie, ST. Thomas
May 10, 1861
The Honorable
The President Of the Legislature
Of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie
st. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Dear Mr.. President:
There is attached hereto a bill to remove certain
priority restrictions from Act No. 598 Bil No. l2l4
approved June 10, 1860, in connection with an appro-
priation Of 100000 for general road improvements in
st. Thomas,
The amount Of 100000 appropriated from Internal
Revenue Matching Funds for this purpose is not
changed.
However, the priority limitations and restrictions
set forth in the bill have been found to be impossible of
attainment due to the fact that complete work cannot be
accomplished on the Lindberg's Bay Estate, Estate
Thomas, Contant Area, Bolongo-BovoniHavensight, and
Louisenhoj to Magens Bay Road and Rosendahl Roads
under this appropriation.
Work is proceeding on such of these projects as can
be accomplished within the appropriation.
Sincerely
Isl Ralph M. Paiewonsky
Ralph M. Paiewonsky
Governor
Enclosure.
HI VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
Office Of the Governor
Charlotte Amalie. ST. Thomas
May 10. 1861
The Honorable
The President Of the Legislature
Of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie
ST. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Ny dear Mr.. President:
| have the honor to hand you herewith draft Of a
, 1961-09-29

have the honor to hand you herewith draft Of a.
bill to provide an appropriation for the operating ex-
penses of the Marine and Aviation Division, Depart
Continued on Page ~