EMILIO O. RABASA

March 9, 1981.

Dear Henry:

It was nice to have the opportunity of chatting with you once again, especially on such short notice.

As I promised, enclosed you will find the book that, when Secretary of Foreign Affairs, I had published to leave the official testimonial of how that very difficult matter was finally solved and in which happy conclusion you had a definite participation.

I have signaled when you are mentioned. Pages 143 and following contain de final and official documents.

In my "Memoirs" a special chapter (already written) is dedicated to "salinidad" and, of course, a more detailed expression of what transpired and your conclusive intervention is mentioned.

An abrazo.

MAR 17 1981

enclosure w/ HK key

HENRY A. KISSINGER

January 15, 1981

Dear Yitzhak:

Now that I have returned to Washington
I want to say again how much I enjoyed
our breakfast and our talk. It was
a great pleasure seeing you, and I hope
we will have an opportunity to continue
our discussion very soon.

With warmest personal good wishes,

His Excellency
Yitzhak Rabin
Member of Knesset
Jerusalem, Israel

HENRY A. KISSINGER

March 6, 1981

Dear Professor Raiffa:

Your letter reached me just as I was
leaving for a month in Mexico. I am
sorry for the delay it caused in getting
back to you.

Your idea of an Egyptian-Israeli research
institute modeled after IIASA is an inter-
esting one and worth pursuing. Unfortu-
nately, I am devoting most of my time at
present to my memoirs and would not be
able to take on a project of this magni-
tude, even in an advisory capacity. I
would be interested to hear how you are
progressing, however, and want to thank
you for writing.

Professor Howard Raiffa
Harvard University
Graduate School of Business Administration
Soldiers Field
Boston, Massachusetts 02163

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GEORGE F. BAKER FOUNDATION

HOWARD RAIFFA
Frank P. Ramsey Professor
of Managerial Economics

SOLDIERS FIELD
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02163

January 14, 1981

Dr. Henry Kissinger
1800 K St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I am writing to suggest for your consideration an idea that I believe could contribute to peace between Egypt and Israel. I believe that you are in an ideal position to assess the merits of the suggestion, and if you were to be favorably disposed to the idea, that you would be the appropriate person to initiate some necessary first steps in its creation.

The idea is to create a non-governmental, scientific, research institution -- patterned after the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Vienna and, like IIASA to be sponsored by non-governmental scientific/ academic institutions from Egypt and Israel (and possibly, later on, from other countries). This Institute would primarily do research on technological, ecological and developmental problems of the Middle East -- concentrating not on problems of the immediate present, but looking ahead to problems affecting the quality of life in that area for the next fifty years. The idea is not to get embroiled, at first, in present-day realities, but to try to paint a picture of how life could be in the future if political problems could somehow be surmounted.

My proposal draws heavily on my experience as the first director of IIASA and my role as scientific advisor to McGeorge Bundy and Philip Handler who were instrumental in negotiating the creation of IIASA. Therefore, I will describe the formation and ongoing program of IIASA, asking you to keep in mind that it could serve as a model for a similar Middle-Eastern Center.

As you may recall, Mac Bundy consulted you in the late 60's about the ongoing negotiations between himself (acting on behalf of President Johnson) and the Soviets about the creation of an East-West Center, and you encouraged him to

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continue those negotiations; you also discussed ways in which he could gracefully disengage as leader of the U.S. negotiating team. It was decided by the two of you to have the negotiations resume under the auspices of our National Academy of Sciences, with Philip Handler to replace Bundy in the negotiations.

Although the idea for the creation of IIASA, as an extention of East-West scientific detente grew out of Johnson's White House (late '66), the negotiations themselves and the later operations of the Institute were done outside of the Executive and State Department. The reasons for this were somewhat involved, but fortuitous, as I shall shortly explain.

It has turned out for the best that IIASA, although financed largely by governments, is treated as a non-governmental institute. As you may recall President Johnson and Mr. Bundy, in consultation with the Russians, agreed to widen the bilateral negotiations into multilateral negotiations and the Russians immediately threw us a curved ball: they insisted on the inclusion of the German Democratic Republic in the consortium. Well since the GDR was not then recognized by us, that meant that we could not proceed on a formal governmental basis and that's when Mr. Bundy, with your counsel, decided on continuing the negotiations on a non-governmental basis: the adhering national member organizations of IIASA were to be, and are, academies of sciences or similar types of institutions (e.g. the Royal Society in the U.K.).

IIASA's charter was signed in October 1972 by 12 National Member Organizations (from U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Italy, F.R.G., Japan, U.S.S.R., G.D.R., Poland, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia) and the list grew to 17 when Austria, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland became members.

From the start, the Director of the Institute has been from the U.S. -- I was the first Director, followed by Mr. Roger Levien in 1975 -- while the Chairman of the governing council has been from the U.S.S.R. -- Mr. Jerman Gvishiani, the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, has served in this role from the beginning. The language of the Institute is English -- even the French accepted that; and the location is outside of Vienna. While the French desperately wanted the Institute, they required an international treaty to give the Institute tax-exempt status and since the treaty could not be signed with representatives from the G.D.R., Austria became the happy choice. Both President Kirchlager and Chancellor Kreisky have been tremendously supportive of IIASA and Austria is perhaps better symbolically than France for an East-West center.

IIASA has been a success on many levels: the Russians have cooperated magnificently in this venture, matching us dollar-for-dollar in the Institute's support. Some say that Soviets want technology from the West and IIASA is providing that; I would counter that their motivations are far more complex than that; any technological inputs they do get from IIASA they could get cheaper from other more direct sources -- for example, scientific publications.

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IIASA has its critics and admirers in the U.S. and each year our National Science Foundation has the task of appraising IIASA's scientific program; the reviewers have given it a grade of B on scientific research and A on fostering scientific cooperation.

As you know far better than I, the Soviets recent aggressive behavior has resulted in a vast retrenchment in bilateral scientific exchanges between us and them, but despite this, IIASA has been treated gingerly by all member nations throughout this period. Being multinational and non-governmental, IIASA is being nurtured as one of the few remaining scientific contact points between East and West.

The nations within IIASA are mainly advanced industrialized states with a developed scientific infrastructure. Israel would certainly meet those pre-requisite conditions and in 1974 I quietly ascertained from the Israel scientific community that they would welcome an invitation to join IIASA. In 1974 I was also invited to visit Egypt by Dr. Abdul Rachman, who at that time left his post as Director-General of UNIDO (in Vienna) to join Sadat's Cabinet. Dr. Rachman hinted that Egypt also wanted to join IIASA. While I was in Cairo I talked with many scientific administrators about the possibility of Egypt joining IIASA and I raised the question about a dual invitation to both Egypt and Israel. Much to my surprise the Egyptians I talked to were eager to join with Israel -- even some said, "Especially with Israel" -- and I then floated this idea semi-officially back in Vienna; but the Soviets were firm in their disapproval, so it was not brought to vote. In today's political environment, it especially would not work.

As past Director -- and I know the present Director, Roger Levien, concurs with me -- I feel that:

a. IIASA is working well both as a research center, and as a place for furthering East-West scientific planning and cooperation.

b. IIASA's focus on East-West problems made sense in the late 60's but the North-South axis is equally important today.

c. IIASA is an ideal organization to work on global problems: (e.g. energy, ecological balance, resources) but it can't get close enough to the problems within a nation or within a given region.

As a consequence of the above points, I feel that it would make good sense if "IIASA-like" regional institutions could be created in various sensitive regions of the world: institutions that would be non-governmental and somewhat buffered from today's realities; institutions that could work on idealistic solutions of tomorrow's problems; institutions that can bring together political antagonists to work on joint problem-solving tasks that are not politically threatening.

I am not enough of a political analyst to suggest suitable regional alliances for the creation of such institutes but a few contenders might be:

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* the Middle-East, starting from a nexus between Israel and Egypt;

* Central America, with the inclusion of Mexico;

* East-Africa (including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, ...);

* South-East Asia.

It's hard to get such multi-national institutions started. I am convinced that in order to be successful top policy makers must be involved from the start; it isn't enough to have the scientific community involved and interested. Like IIASA, the initial push must come from the heads of state and the more bureaucratic the country, the more this is probably so. Thus, for example, the Egyptian-Israeli institute should not begin with a suggestion from scholars of the Technion in Haifa but rather from a suggestion from Mr. Sadat -- with perhaps someone like Mr. Abdul Rachman and his Israeli counterpart carrying out the initial negotiations.

I think that an Institute started with Egyptian and Israeli participation would have far more stability if other national organizations were also involved. That's one of the ingredients which makes for IIASA's stability.

Here briefly, are a few of the issues that would have to be dealt with:

a. Program content: A lot can be learned from IIASA's research failures and successes, but problems of semi-arid lands and water resources come naturally to mind.

b. Organizational Structure: IIASA has an American Director and a Soviet Chairman of the governing Council; an analogous split should be possible between Israel and Egypt.

c. Size and Cost of the Institute: A ball-park figure may be in the order of $1 million/year with about half of that going to support researchers. Like IIASA, however, many of these researchers would have joint funding from other sources. IIASA is supported now at about $10 million/year.

d. Funding: A lot of money should come from the participating countries' adhering organizations, but scholars from abroad could be funded from their own governments, industry, foundations, contract research, and perhaps most importantly from contributed endowments.

e. Location: Ah, here's the rub! Some possibilities might be (and here I may be naive): a newly designed location on the Mediterranean west of Gaza in the Sinai; Elath; Cyprus; ...Not Cairo or Jerusalem, except if the location were split (not a good idea).

Dr. Henry Kissinger

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As you can see Dr. Kissinger I think of the Egyptian-Israeli Institute (the name would have to be changed, of course) as an entree into a far bigger enterprise: the creation of regional institutes, to bring neighbouring, antagonistic political countries together to work on common long-term problems mostly of a technological kind. If in the process of solving these long-range problems, they incidentally talk about the more current problems in a less politicized milieu, well, then, so much the better. I, and others here and in the Middle-East, are enthusiastic about the idea, but what is needed is someone like yourself, to talk with heads of states about such proposals.

I am at service to you if you want to pursue the idea in any form. And I am sorry for the length of this letter.

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## PRESIDENT'S REMARKS

It is indeed an honor to serve as your President of the Society, and it is again time for another Reunion. I have been wearing two hats this year, one as President of the Society and one as Reunion Chairman. The job as Reunion Chairman has been the most exciting as we have held meetings, made plans for our guests, we have helped in folding and stamping brochures, in fact 3200 have been mailed out. We have worked this year to sell ads to pay for expenses. The merchants are quite willing to get the advertising and we hope that all of you will patronize the ones that advertised with us, especially the better restaurants, bars, and beauty salons. We have learned much from our past reunions, we just hope that we can do as well.

As this will be my last letter in the RAIL-SPLITTER as your President, I would like to comment on the fine job our Secretary has done and all of the other loyal Rail splitters who have given endless hours of their time and dollars to further the organization's activities and existence.

In closing, I would like to say that we are all looking forward to seeing all of our old buddies and I hope many new Railsplitters at the Sioux Fall Reunion.

As Always Proud to be a Rail-splitter.

(Oliver R. Day, DIV HQ)

### DELINQUENT DUES!! If there is a "DD" on the address label of your envelope — then your 1981 dues have not been received here. We anticipate hearing from you in the very near future.

### UNIT REUNIONS

B 327 EA Bn —
15-17 Oct 81
Woodville Inn
Woodville, TX 75979

Co M 335 Inf —
4-6 Sep 81
Congress Inn
Harrisburg, PA 17111

## REPORT TO THE TROOPS

Susan and I would like to impart our thoughts on the major accomplishments and some disappointments; by all means they were not solely ours, during our six years as your Executive Secretary. They are not listed in order of importance because they are all important. Our thanks to the many, many dedicated Railsplitters who assisted in making some of our dreams a reality!!

**TOTAL MEMBERSHIP** - we have seen this more than double. Although we have not reached our goal of 3,000 active members, we are not far away and there is still hope.

**LIFE MEMBERS** - as we go to press we have 638 paid Life Members plus seven active WW I Honorary Life Members. There are also four Splitters buying life membership through the installment plan. Thus an increase in life members of 401 in the past six years.

**NEW MEMBERS LISTING** - this was to allow you to keep your personal mailing list current. We do believe however that it became a motivator thus expanding our membership. It is nice to see your name in print!

**REUNION ON THE ROER** - this must go to the top of the list. It was a "never forget" trip. We now know that all of the hours we spent on this project was well worth each minute. We feel very sorry for those who did not accompany us and sincerely hope you have the opportunity in the future to visit our WW II Battlefields.

**MEMBERSHIP MOTIVATORS** - we spent a lot of hours and several dollars in printing costs for

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771 TK Bn —
25-27 Sep 81
Golden Eagle Inn
Cape May, NJ 08204

Co H 335 Inf —
4/5 July 81
June & Chuck Hilton
Terre Haute, IN 47802

638 TD Bn —
25/26 July 81
Holiday Inn
Jasper, IN 47546

## Going West, Old Soldier?

Sioux Falls, a sparkling city in beautiful South Dakota, and your Reunion Committee are READY!! All they need is a great influx of Railsplitters, their families and friends to complete the setting for another OUTSTANDING RAIL-SPLITTERS REUNION!! The dates are Saturday, 8 August through Wednesday, 12 August 1981, and you are invited to come early and stay late; more about the "late stayers" later on — how do you like that English? Reunion Headquarters will be in The Downtown Holiday Inn, 100 West 8th Street in Sioux Falls. Your Reunion Chairman, Oliver Day, reported this morning that 61 reservations had been made and suggests that you send in your reservation card NOW!! If you did not get a reservation card please let us know — we have some extras on hand. Please remember that your children and grandchildren under age 12 can sleep in the room with you for free of charge.

For the Early Birds (those arriving Friday or earlier), the American Legion and VFW Posts invite you to enjoy their hospitality Friday evening — The Legion Home, which is only two blocks from Reunion Headquarters, invites you to come and play Bingo with them. The VFW Post, you will need transportation for this trip and your Reunion Committee will see that you have it, invites you to share with them a steak and a dance. Also there are many interesting sights and sounds in Sioux Falls for you to enjoy.

On SATURDAY, we will get our 36th Annual Reunion underway. The Early Birds will have the opportunity to Register starting at 12 noon. The Executive Committee will meet at 4 p.m. to plan for the continued growth of your Society, then you may enjoy the fellowship of your WW II Comrades. Hernando's will be full swing until the wee hours. SUNDAY will see many Railsplitters heading for Church Services of their choice; there are several within easy walking distance

of Reunion Headquarters. Your Reunion Committee will help you with directions and transportation to those beyond easy walking distance. Registration will start again at 9 a.m. It is planned to conduct our Annual Memorial Services early in the evening. Then there will be a Western Night Barbecue featuring South Dakota Beef. The film "Tried By Fire" and the CBS film of our Battlefield Tour in 1979 will also be shown. A sing-a-long will take off in Hernando's Hideaway right after the films. Again this year it is up early on MONDAY — the Railsplitters will be enjoying a breakfast before their first business meeting. Our lovely ladies (have been trying to think of an appropriate name within the Rail-splitter context for the past six years) will also be enjoying their breakfast. Registration will open after the breakfasts. Our tour of Sioux Falls and the EROS Data Center (a Government installation that monitors satellites for commercial and industrial use) will depart after the breakfasts and business meeting. You can have a satellite picture of your home made during the tour; there is a charge for this. It may be necessary to run the tour both MONDAY and TUESDAY because of the space limitations at EROS. Our Annual Bowling Tournament will start early in the evening; again this year Nick Cipiti's (C 309 Engineers) will do their normal outstanding job in handling this most important function. The theme here is "THE MORE THE BETTER" and this includes those of us who go along to cheer for our team. Hernando's will be in operation from early till late. On TUESDAY, Jake Donovan and his Golfers will roll out early for their Annual Golf Tournament. The Registration Line will open at 9 a.m. for those who arrived late Monday. Depending on the number interested, the EROS Tour will be conducted. Then we will enjoy a fine

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## Taps

**HENRY GOOD (H 335), Life Member #160, of Route 5, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 passed away 30 January 1981 from lung cancer. Survivors include his wife.**

**MIKE ERDEY JR (H 333) of Route 1, Box 167, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 passed away in 1967. Survivors include his wife.**

**ROBERT L. TINGLEY (C 333) of 1387 Mulford Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43212 passed away in October 1980. Survivors include his wife, Ruby.**

**JOHN OSBORNE, JR (K 334) of 1502 N. Mt. View Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85712 passed away 23 February 1981. Survivors include his wife, Katherine.**

**JAMES K. ELAND (C 334) of Route 2, Box 187A, Mediapolis, IA 52637 passed away 5 Feb-ruary 1981 from a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Ethel and two sons.**

**WILLIAM M. MORRIS (Recon) of 1623 Center Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903 passed away 28 March 1981.**

**JAMES M. TILSON (A 334) of Marion, Virginia 24354 passed away in 1971.**

**THOMAS J. DONOVAN (SV 333) of 115 Rutland St., Buffalo NY 14220 passed away in January 1981. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite.**

**MAIL TO THE FOLLOWING RETURNED MARKED "DECEASED"**

**WILLIAM J. BURNELL (E 333) of 821 Arapahoe St., Thermopolis, WY 82443.**

**CECIL H. PHELPS (SV 771) of 3311 S. 5th St., Shelbyville, IL 62565**

**MELVIN B. CARLSON (F 333) of 604 Paynter Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605**

## NEW MEMBERS

Robert L. Anderson, Red Rock TX 78662 (I 334); J.T. Bateman, 17 South Detroit St., Lake Worth FL 33461 (H 334); Robert E. Christopher, Box 434, Ambridge, PA 15003 (E 335); E.L. Faulkner, Box 177, LePanto, AR 72354 (1 HQ 334); Walter Filiman, 1067 Rozel Ave., Southampton, PA 18966 (C 309 E); Albert F. Goetze, R. 5, Box 764, Easton, MD 21601 (C 334); Bruce C. Graham, 611 Mayfair Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (H 335); Victor H. Hansen, 1719 Ave "P," Scotts Bluff, NE 69361 (H 335); Charles H. Hennings, Lodi, IL 14860 (B 334); Calvin C. Lee, Box 207, Harrisburg, AR 72432 (AT 334); Arnold A. Much, 1015 Sylvan Ln., South Bend, IN 46619 (C 309 E); William T. Traweek, R. 4, Box 169, Rayville, LA 71269 (CN 333); Gordon Van Meter, 150 Kern St. #114, Salinas, CA 939302 (QM);

Claremore, OK 74017 (M 333); Paul G. Jalufka, 802 Louise, Houston, TX 77009 (SV 325); Ross A. Young, 3195S 3600W, West Valley, UT 84119 (I 333); Albert J. Gentile, 211 W. Walunt St, Long Beach, NY 11561 (B & E 333); John Wahal, 729 Naylor St., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 (M 333); Clarence E. Love, 2573 Claudette #1, Memphis, TN 38118 (I 333); Theodore H. Epstein, 3533 Amberacres Dr. R302, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (A 334); Martin Wasserman, 43 Mitchell Ave., Plainview, NY 11803 (M 335); George C. Dixon, South Quaker Hill Rd., Pawling, NY 12564 (I 333); Hubert Myers Jr., R 1, Box 196, Boonsboro, MD 21713 (B 309 E); Robert N. Wilford, 2111 Bayou Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (HQ 335); Dean W. Keyser, 1313 Brentwood, Elkhart, IN 46514 (K 333); William H.E. Dinkel, 6605 Midfield Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46815 (K 335); Burney L. Daniel, 1408 Gary Ave., Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (F 333); Richard B. Edge, 1511 Barclay St., St. Paul, MN 55106 (H 334); Peter McDonough, 857 Woodbridge, St. Paul, MN 55117 (?); Robert P. Gardner, 5655 Star Circle, Excelsior, MN 55331 (A 334); John P. Van Denburgh, 5930 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012 (K 334); George F. Lutton, 30 Third Place, Long Beach, CA 90802 (2 HQ 334); John S. Radoch, 11320 W. Shields, Fresno, CA 93710 (K 333); Dallas B. Smith, 3618 Macalpine Rd, Nashville, TN 37205 (?); James C. McIntyre, 607 Peggy Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (G 333) William C. Jones, 3001 Sunset Drive West, Tacoma, WA 98466 (F 334); and Lewis Taman, 4750 N. Claredon Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 (Med 335).

## NEW LIFERS

The following have enrolled as Life Members during the period: #560-Manuel L. Salcedo (DIV ARTY) #561-Alfred B. Truss (A 334); #562 Edward P. Rebbert (K 333); #563-Lewis Taman (Med 335); #564-Ralph Gonzales (C 309 Med); #565-Jacob B. Swanson Jr (C 309 Eng); #566-Eddie N. Seltzer (M 335); #567-Gilbert C Smart (K 333); #568-Lester W. Childers (Signal); #569-Thomas A. Foley (1 HQ 335); #570-Dean W. Keyser (K 333); #571-Edward Epstein (A 334); #1 HQ 334—John J. Flynn; #L334-Russell N. Hamner; #M 334-Forrest R. Otto; #HQ 335-Dr. Fritz G.A. Kraimer; #G 335-Leonard A. Holmes; #C 325-Howard R. Spotts; and #B 557-John D. Kearney.

## HOT SPRINGS IN '82

FINALLY - Susan and I found the time to visit Hot Springs and get things started for our Reunion in '82. Had a wonderful time visiting and working with Battle Hall (Med 333), Tom Battle (2 HQ 333) and Herman Thomas (Recon); also accomplished much towards a suc-

cessful reunion in '82. These three Splitters that will go put on a re-union that are top all previous re-unions. The Arlington Hotel & Baths was selected as Reunion Headquarters (didn't have much choice) and since I goofed last Fall by not establishing a date in August we will have a Railsplitters Reunion in July next year. The dates are, and please put them on your calendar, Saturday 24 July through Wednesday 28 July 1982. There will be more information in future issues. Tom Battlesaid he would be in Sioux Falls and we are trying to entice Earl and Herman to attend also. Just got to get the fishing rods and golf clubs put on vacation during that period.

(The Kellers)

### Going West cont.

Meat and do a little dancing till the wee hours of the morning — have to notice that the number of dancers still moving till the wee hours of the morning are steadily decreasing at a rapid rate!! Early on WEDNESDAY, our Past Presidents and Life Members will enjoy a breakfast. The Registration Line will be open for those who arrived late on Tuesday — sure hope that the majority continues to arrive early on Friday and Saturday. We will have a Farm Tour this morning — you will get to pet the animals but don't think they will let you drive the horses or tractors. The Final Business Meeting will be held early in the afternoon. Then it will be slowing down time — enjoying our annual Awards Banquet where all the awards and the new Officers are presented. This is the time for soft “good byes — So Longs — The Good Lord Willing We Will See you Next Year, etc.” May we suggest that delaying until Hot Springs in '82 could be a very disappointing experience. THURSDAY will be a day of excitement for those participating in THE POST REUNION TOUR TO THE BLACK HILLS!

Sioux Falls is served by air, bus and the Interstate System of highways. The Downtown Holiday Inn will provide free transportation to and from the airport. You will have to arrange to get from the bus station to the hotel; looks like it is walking distance. If you are planning to drive — Interstate Highways 29 and 90 converge in Sioux Falls. Coming from the East on I 90 it is suggested that you exit on I 229 By-Pass (Ext Nr 400) and follow it South to Exti Nr 6 which is East 10th Street; exit to your right and go west on 10th Street until you junction with Cliff Avenue, turn right (north) on Cliff Avenue until you come to 8th Street, turn left on 8th Street — you are going West — until you come to the Downtown Holiday Inn. If you are coming from the West on I 90, exit at Exit Number 396 which is I 29 — go to your right, which is South, on I 29 until you come to Exit 79 which is Hwy 42 or West 12th Street — you want

to exit to your right and then turn left (East) on 12th Street; follow 12th Street until you come to GRANGE AVENUE and then turn left, follow Grange until you come to 8th Street, turn right and follow 8th Street until you come to the Downtown Holiday Inn. If you are coming from the North on I 29, exit at Exit Nr 29 just follow the same route as explained above for those coming from the West on I 90. If you are coming from the SOUTH on I 29; take I 229 By-Pass (this is exit number 75); exit to your right and take I 229 until you come to Exit number 3 (Minnesota Avenue or Hwy 11); exit to your right and then turn left on Minnesota Avenue; follow Minnesota until you come to 8th Street, turn right and the Downtown Holiday Inn is only a couple blocks. Good luck!! There is RV parking close by the hotel — details are still being worked out at this time — your Reunion Committee can provide you any information you want upon your arrival.

Bring your personal check book again this year. You can use it to pay your reunion expenses and also your bill at the Downtown Holiday Inn. Of course, we accept travelers checks and cash!!

The Post Reunion Tour to the Black Hills is being handled by a Tour Agency and you must make all the arrangements with that agency. We have additional brochures on hand and will mail one upon request.

Please note that your Reunion Committee has sold advertisements in our Reunion Program. It will be appreciated if you would do your shopping, dining, etc. with those firms that are supporting our Reunion. Your Reunion Chairman and President, Oliver Day addresses this in his remarks on page 1.

SEE YOU ALL IN SIOUX FALLS IN A COUPLE MONTHS!!

(The Kellers)

### Report to the Troops cont.

these items. Our envelope stuffers even became perturbed at having to place these in the envelopes. But they have paid dividends. One that has been used each year is the “Ded-lingent Dues” notice. This year we had a few problems — our paper work was not, in all cases, correct and we got a couple nasty notes — but a couple out of 2,000 plus is a very small percentage. Instead of nasty notes it seems that volunteering to help with the tremendous workload would be more appropriate.

LOST COMRADES — this has occupied the majority of our thought process — coming up with new ideas on how to find our WW II Buddies. We tried to challenge individual Splitters with the task of doing the locating and we would provide all the assistance possible.

UNIT SUCCESS — it is logical that this should follow Lost Com-

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## CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

Guidance is the act or process of guiding. It sounds like a very simple definition of a simple word. However, if we stop to think, do we always take advice or guidance?

The story is told of several fishermen who had quite a frightening experience. One beautiful day these fishermen had taken a small boat to their favorite fishing spot about four miles off the New Jersey coast. They had good fishing and a great time together and had no difficulty until late afternoon when a heavy fog suddenly moved in. By the time they realized what was happening and got the motor running to head back, they were completely surrounded by fog and could see only a few yards ahead.

Which way was the shore? Fear and excitement grew as the fog was "thick as pea soup." Then one of them remembered that he had a small compass which he pulled out of his pocket. Even though its tiny pointer defied their own sense of direction, they finally agreed to trust it.

Time passed as the ship moved slowly along. Were they going in the right direction? Perhaps their compass was not working properly. Perhaps they were reading it incorrectly. Could they be headed out to sea instead of the safe harbor? But they allowed its needle to be their guide. After what seemed like a very long time, they finally saw the dry images of land emerging. With uncanny precision they had been brought out of the fog to within a few yards of the dock from which they started.

It took much faith for the fishermen to put their trust in a little compass needle. Living by faith often means walking in the dark, but it never means living without "light." The Bible can provide direction for the believer in the most perplexing circumstances. The Bible is the Christian's compass and points the believer in the right direction.

The Bible gives courage and strength to endure. The Bible gives promise that all who believe shall someday live in a land that is pure and eternal. Yes, just as the fishermen were guided through the fog by the small compass, the Bible can give you guidance if you put your faith and trust in God. Will you let the Word be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path? It will warm your soul, bless your heart, and give you guidance for each step you take.

(Paul Howarter M 333)

## Report to the Troops cont.

rades because it is through the continued efforts of many unit motivators that we add Railsplitters to our mailing list. In many instances the Unit Reunions provide the current addresses we need and our expanded coverage of their activities and reunions also pay dividends.

**ATTACHED UNITS** - we are beginning to see more of our Bcies from these units at our National Reunions. Also, many are becoming active members in our Society. We need to make a continuing special effort to make these Railsplitters feel WELCOME!!!

**NEWS RELEASE** - we tried one of these in our local Rural Electric Magazine and had some success; so we went USA wide and had more success. Then the release included with the June '80 paper paid large dividends. One Railsplitter in Michigan uses the local radio and TV stations to advertise our reunions.

**CONTRIBUTIONS** - financial that is — you have been given the opportunity to contribute for special projects and we thank each of you for your contributions.

**COMPUTER** - the single largest time saving item has been Don Phelps putting the total listing of Railsplitters on his computer. He provides the address labels for each mailing plus listings for records keeping and unit listings. We now have a computer listing of those Railsplitters who have not kept us notified of their current address; this is a big change when previously they were just red lined and forgotten.

**ANNUAL DUES STATEMENT** - this document has been expanded as necessary to provide information and to solicit contributions and information. We also mail it to all Railsplitters with the Fall issue of the paper rather than a separate mailing.

**ACCOUNTING** - in desperation, since we could not get any help from the Executive Committee, we endeavored to improve the financial records each year. Our latest effort was to get the financial records audited by a local Accounting Firm.

**POSITION BOND** - this was obtained to protect our Society and the incumbent of this position, in the event there were any questions about the receipt and expenditure of our monies.

**SOCIETY MONIES** - we have endeavored and think we have achieved maximum benefits by investing your life membership monies. We have also invested some of the operating funds. The financial status of your Society in our judgment is in excellent condition.

**REUNION COMMITTEE** - we tried and apparently did not achieve much success with this item. Previously there was a Reunion Site Committee appointed at the Monday Business Meeting. It was their job to report recommended sites at the Wednesday Business Meeting. Then you would hear from Splitters who wanted the Reunion to come to their city and see what they had to offer. In those instances when a recommended site did not have a Splitter present... nothing to report! Thus we were expected to make up our mind in a very short period of time where we would like to visit two

years hence. Sort bugged me for several years; so I proposed that we have a permanent committee made up of Splitters representing the four geographical areas of USA. The Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Bureaus, the Hotel/Motel industry and so on were enthusiastic about this approach and deluged the committee members with information about their cities and properties. But... you have to have persons who are willing to work for anything to succeed. There is always room for improvement to any proposed system but it appears that this one is down the drain.

**REUNION CHECKLIST** - we developed a check list for the Reunion Chairman, to include hotel/motel selection and one for our President. They have been well accepted and used.

**SEATING ARRANGEMENTS** - this has been a headache for years — at our Dinner Dance you wanted to sit with your Comrades and we certainly agree that you should. We first started putting "Reserved" signed at various tables and that created hard feelings. We read in a magazine how one organization had solved this problem — select a table when you buy your tickets during registration — and it worked very well in Portland.

**BLUE DOTTERS** — we felt that there must be some way that we could identify our "First Timers" at our reunions — thus we came up with the circular blue

label on their name tags. It has sure helped; now we can all welcome those attending their first reunion.

**BULLETIN BOARD** - in our continued effort to keep the troops informed, we have a bulletin board at The National Headquarters table near the registration line. We try to display all the current information for you. You deserve to know what is going on!!

THE RAILSPLITTER - this is your paper and we have tried to include all that was possible. The expansion to 12 pages was a necessity and we can see the possibility of going to 16 pages in the near future. Why not send in your ideas on how this most important part of our Society can be improved? We did want to redesign the TAPS column but time ran out on us.

**VISIBILITY** - a very important item for the continued expansion of our Society. We must keep the Railsplitter insignia in front of the public. We have pushed four items; our bumper stickers, license plates, belt buckles and caps. The caps are now a hot item because we made them available to you. Splitters who have not had the opportunity to attend one of our reunions. We sure hope they continue to be a good seller. The number of items we sell and you display has increased constantly. Not solely to make money because we sell them at or near our cost; but to let everyone see that we are PROUD Railsplitters.

## MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Railsplitters Society, Inc.

Route 2, Box 255 Nashville, Ind. 47448

Dear Dempsey:

Enclosed please find $4.00 for my annual dues or $50.00 for lifetime membership.

Name

Address

City State Zip

My 84th Unit was: Co. Regt.

Battery F.A. Bn. Other

New Membership Renewal

(CLIP OUT AND RETURN)

National Headquarters has a line of very fine jewelry for sale. All items are listed below:

THE RAILSPLITTERS SOCIETY, INC., ROUTE 2, BOX 255, NASHVILLE, IN 47448

Dear Dempsey:

Please ship me items indicated below. Enclosed is my check or money order in the amount of $

$84th Insignia Wall Plaque—$26.00

*333d, 334th, 335th Infantry Wall Plaque—$21.00

*325th, 326th, 327th, 909th Field Artillery Wall Plaque—$21.00

Railsplitter Cuff Links—$6.60

Railsplitter Tie Tack w/Bar & Chain—$3.60

Railsplitter Tie Bar—$4.40

Railsplitter Key Chain—$4.00

Railsplitter 3/4" Ladies Charm GP ( ) SP ( )—$3.60

Railsplitter 1/2" Ladies Charm GP ( ) SP ( )—$3.30

Caps—$6.00 each, 2 for $10.00

Summer: ( ) small ( ) large

Winter: ( ) small ( ) large

Railsplitter Decals 35¢ each—4 for $1.00
Extra Railsplitter Logos—$1.50

Railsplitter License Plate—$2.50

Map—Railsplitter Trail—Howze to The Elbe—$3.00

*Circle Unit Desired

Signed Address

City State Zip

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - it has been one of our major goals to get this group to function and thus guide the destiny of our organization. We thought we had the solution - have a list of important items previously discussed with our President to be presented to and for this committee to discuss and make recommendations to the assembled members. Please remember, my fellow Railsplitters, that the persons recommended for election to this committee and all offices should have the necessary attributes to formulate a recommended course of action that our Society should take in the future; rather than a reward for being a "Good Ole Joe" and a long time Society member. These persons can not be Railsplitters only one week each year (during our annual reunion) and then forget Rail Splittin' until the next reunion.

REUNION COSTS - we have endeavored in conjunction with our Reunion Committees to keep these costs as low as possible. Want to eliminate all the costly frills that we can. With the continued inflation spiral and more and more Railsplitters retiring on a fixed income, our reunion attendance will start a downward trend. One solution that has been suggested and is receiving more and more consideration is unit reunions.

GOALS - Susan and I had many of these when we started out six years ago - some just dropped off as unreasonable - but our determination to expand the membership has paid off - we are a little short of 3,000 active members, and Father Time may make that hard to reach!! We have exceeded our Life Membership goal of 500!! And our thanks to each of you who helped. As we have said before, we push life membership because there is not as much work supporting a life member as an annual member. The accolades for our expanded membership goes first to the individual Railsplitter and then to the many, many dedicated Splitters that have and are still trying to find their LOST Comrades to let them know that the 84th is alive and going strong!! Please keep up the good work!! One goal that really bothers us - get the non dues paying number of Railsplitters below the active members - we have strived to locate the lost Splitter and naturally he goes on the non member listing first and the majority then move to the active listing - working just fine, right?? Possibly here is the place to let you know how THE RAILSPLITTER is distributed. The April and June editions go to all the paid (active) members plus those non members who live in a specified radius of that year's reunion site. (The number of non members will vary due to the density of Railsplitters in each area.) The Fall (Nov. - Dec.) edition goes to both the members and non members. Some 6,000 papers that we stuff in envelopes and mail. Thus ... some non dues paying Rail

splitters have been getting at least one copy of THE RAILSPLITTER and other mailings from National Headquarters for the last 36 years!! All of this at the expense of those Railsplitters who are paying their dues and sending in contributions for postage, etc. Any questions? How about suggestions? Possibly you should help this Fall when we will be putting extra stamps on 6,000 envelopes, affixing address labels to the same envelopes, stuffing the papers, sealing the envelopes ... a lot of fun!

THE KELLERS HELPERS - really didn't know how to title this one and sure don't want to make anyone mad - there are three jobs that come to mind; putting license plates and plaques in containers and taking them to the post office - same with our Railsplitter Trail Maps - cataloguing our photos, newspapers, etc. and seeing that they are displayed at our Reunions. Al Crist (E 335) does the first, George Felton (G 333) the second and Richard Roush (Med 333) the last. If these dedicated Railsplitters had not volunteered their time and money there would have been many other things that Susan and I could not have accomplished. Can well remember saving cereal boxes for the license plates then packing them and the plaques in our unheated garage. Like Jeanette Lance told me - "Gentlemen - you will probably have to wait until you reach Heaven for your rewards!"

RAILSPLITTERS MAILING LIST - the one with the blue cover - we are very proud of this document - conversely we are sorry that we had to wait so long to publish it - but by having to wait, it contains many more names and addresses. Your letters indicate that you are using it. Please keep it up to date by using the TAPS and New Members columns in each issue of THE RAILSPLITTER. There were over 6,000 of these mailed - some came back because of bad addresses.

DOUGBOY BLUE KING - it has been rewarding to Susan and I to have the active support of so many of our K 333 Family in the every day workings of our Society. This job would have been insurmountable with out Don Phelps and his computer; and how about his red carnations? John B. Cole, provided the stability we needed in our greatest times of stress. Keith Lance did an outstanding job as our Reunion Chairman in Boise and later as our Vice President and President. Leo Topel served very admirably as our Sgt. at Arms. Donna and Jim Grafmiller, you can't express in words how much they have helped and in so many ways; always there when you need them. Just know we have forgotten some persons and we apologize, it is not intentional. It is not important that K 333 would have won the attendance prize, if one had been awarded, for the past seven reunions; what is important is that 29 of us were together in Harrisburg,

fewer since then, renewing friendships and reliving some of the most important days of our lives.

SO LONG - Donna, Jim, Susan and I will be turning over the many and varied duties of this position to other dedicated Railsplitters at Sioux Falls this August. It has been our privilege to serve as your Executive Secretary for the past six years. We have done our utmost to accomplish our goals and to please each of you. We realize the latter is impossible but we tried! We wish each of you and yours continued GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS!

(The Grafmillers & Kellers)

PS - Saw this in the Dentist's Office yesterday ... "TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED US, SO LET US TAKE TODAY AND MAKE THE MOST OF IT."

## M 333

An old time radio commentator used to say, "There's good news tonight." That is what I would like to say for the men of Co. M 333rd because we are still turning up all over the country. After 36 years one would think all possibilities of locating more men had been reached with over one hundred men accounted for, but I was wrong.

With new effort, many hours at the library going through phone directories, calls and mailings, I came up with some more "lost" men. What a reward just to know these fellows are still around! Can't go into details at this time, but amazingly have found and contacted the following:

John Wahal, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bill Kennedy, Wood-Lynne, N.J.; John Hightower, Lincoln, Ala.; Clarence Byrd, Nashville, Tenn.; Joseph Cawman, Westminster, Md.; Louis "Murphy" Michalski, Tarentum, Pa.; Lewis Brown, Claremore, Okla.; and Steve Kosturich, Tucson, Ariz.

Well, with that important "lost" but now "found" item, just had to postpone the rest of my "news" subjects. However, one more important note. Our annual reunion will be in Sioux Falls, S.D., August 8 to 12. I will be in touch with you concerning this matter. Hope many of you guys can make it. See you all in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

(Paul Howerter)

## EASY 333

I just can't believe the way time flies, here it is time for this column again with not much new to report. Got a call, which I later returned, from stalwart Gus Schmidt. He had the idea we could stimulate attendance at the reunion in South Dakota by 'phoning a few of you guys and giving the old hubbaba-hubba! I settled for the substitute of giving the prod in writing; but did call old squad-mate Frank Marshall out in Ridgewood, N.J., which I've been wanting to do for

some time - yea, since 1945! Try that on your old buddy some time, if you want a reaction. It was great to hear that eastern twang again, Frank. It is great to see my old platoon Sgt., Frank O'Neill was found - He replied to my note with a swell letter and some pictures. Gus says he talked to Frank, too, and he's going to be at the reunion this August. I'm really getting anxious, now. The mailing list put together by Dempsey Keller & Co. is the greatest. Add to it the new names in each RAILSPLITTER and you'll have quite a few from EASY company. Each of you probably have someone you've been contacting, like at Christmas - gosh, let 'em know we exist and look for guys to re-up with the old outfit.

I'm still urging any of you with bits of news about us-all, and the slightest inclination to write me a line or two, or write to the editor which will get it in the column called RAILSPLINTERS. Sure hope to see a flock of EASY company men in the downtown Holiday Inn this August. Until then, proud to be a RAILSPLITTER.

(the foot," Gene Solfelt)

## G 333

The time is growing short until as many of us former members of Company G, 333d Infantry, who are willing and able, will get together, along with numerous other Railsplitters to share memories of events that happened when we were together in WW II and learn more about the events that have occurred in our lives during the intervening years. Company G has usually been well represented in the past, and since this years reunion is at a location in the "Heartland of America," we can hope for a better turnout than at any previous reunion. Once again the reunion is being held in an area to which I have not previously been, so my wife and I are looking forward to the trip in which we will see a part of the country with which we are not familiar. I was recently able to make contact with one former company member; Bill Rosa, who was in the First Platoon and became disable after our first engagement in the area outside Prummern. For some reason his name does not appear in the Division Roster, but he was one who came to the Comapny from ASTP and had been a friend of Robert O'Leughlin, another former ASTP member who was killed in action on 9 January 1945.

Robert had been an only son and Robert's Father kept in touch with many of Robert's soldier friends during the succeeding years. One of which was Carroll Amos, and Carroll recently sent me some information that Mr. O'Leughlin had compiled regarding certain ones of Robert's friends during the intervening years, up to as far as 1966.

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another. By checking telephone directories at the local library, the only one I could locate in the directories was Bill Rosa who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. I came home and called Bill and wouldn't you know; it was while Indiana University was winning the National Basketball Championship against North Carolina in the final playoffs! The phone call coming at the same time as the National Championship must have made it an eventful night for him. I'll follow up on other leads by writing to the last addresses indicated by Mr. O'Loughlin, and see how many more names and addresses we can add to the current G Company Roster. SEE YOU IN SIOUX FALLS!! (George B. Felton)

## THE DUFFER'S BAG

This is your old friend and fellow Railsplitter, the old Duffer himself and today I'd like to stop and think and perhaps reflect a little on my past in the field of golf. For more than 39 years (I can't count beyond that) I have been reading all sorts of articles on the game of golf and watching those pros on weekend TV, with the hope of mastering this darn silly game called golf. It's a well known fact that these top notch Pro golfers, periodically report to some old timer and retired golfer to help them in polishing up their game and tell them what if anything is wrong with their grip, stance and/or swing. Sounds crazy but when you stop to think about it, you personally cannot see what you are doing while you ar swinging at that little round white ball.

As for me, my game is so darned polished up that it's lost all its shine. Minus all these facts, there are over twenty million of us golfers who can be called addicts. Only about 10% of all these golfers shoot under 100 for 18 holes. Some are lucky to hit 100 for nine holes. By the way, many of those good golfers who shoot under 100 are ladies and you can believe me when I tell you that they can give a good account of themselves.

Many of us who have been duffers most of our lives just can't learn, but will not quit. This being the first day of spring and a lovely day at that, thousands of us New Englanders are busy sanding and polishing oru favorite clubs. We'll try to impress our friends with our nice shiny clubs but without a doubt those same clubs will betray us not once but many times. They will pull, slice, run that ball on the ground and shank us to a double bogey. Guess some of my friends are right when they claim that golf can drive a man crazy. Still some guys claim that golf is fun and very rehabilitating. Have you ever seen a real honest to goodness happy golfer. He's never happy with his game... Oh sure, he birdied the third hole but he could of had an eagle if he had only sunk of sixty foot putt; and on the fifth did you guys notice that putt that died

right on the edge of the lip of the cup. What a cruel world!' 'Course there's the hocker and hacker who after you've shot three good holes in a row will be bound to say, "Oh let's not keep score today."

Then we have the odd ball member of the foursome who is forever giving tips... He knows everything about the game except how to play it himself. He shows up with a different putter every other day and will spend ten minutes or more looking over a five foot putt. In desparation we concede the putt in order to speed up the game. 'Course is self defense this hacker will occasionally show up with a buddy to whom he wishes to teach the game. This new buddy becomes hoed which please the hacker as no one enjoys being miserable alone. This guy always carried several water balls that he uses on the water holes. They float, so he says, but someone must swim out after them.

Lately, I've been looking for a course that's less challenging. Some beautiful course where there are no trees to hit into or block your view of the green; all holes going downwind and downhill and last but not least let everyone keep his own score. With real estate costing so much these days where but in heaven itself would you find such a course. By the way they tell me that Ray Minor and Frank Gatto were playing in Portland last summer... Suddenly Frank stopped in his tracks and fell to his knees... Ray asked him what was his problem. "Guess I had a Sun stroke," said Frank. "Well don't forget to count it," replied Ray.

Hope to see all you brother duffers in Sioux Falls, this coming August. They tell me that we're in for a big treat. I'm sure that the golf courses, though not as ideal as the one I described earlier will be outstanding in every respect. The Days are our host and hostess and you can be sure of an outstanding reunion. SO COME ON DOWN and for God's sake don't forget to bring your clubs so you can play your best... Good Luck...

(Jake Your Master Duffer)

## DOUGBOY BLUE KING

First the good news—Mel Goodwin & Keith Lance are both improving each day. Keith is supposed to be catching some big fish about now. And some one from Pennsylvania celebrated his 60th birthday recently—now that is GETTING OLD!!—Glen Beitel had a couple strokes but Virginia says he is improving. Earl White (the cook) has cancer in his lymph glands in his neck and is in the Little Rock VA Hospital; Marie reports that he would welcome your cards and prayers. Jim Rooney is having trouble walking, needs new knee joints. Glen, Earl & Jim would all love to hear from you. Mel Goodwin can tell you how much your cards, letters and

prayers mean to him. Heard from John Radovish — how about that? — first time in 36 years!! We have a surprise coming in Sioux Falls — can't disclose any particulars. Sue hope each of you have your reservations made at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Sioux Falls. SAY GANG!! We want to beat our attendance of 29 K 333 Splitters in Harrisburg! WANTA KNOW WHO WE ARE EXPECTING? How about Bettis, Masters, Gieszl, Jehle, Freeman, Gaebler, Frank Gonzales, Myrick, Slangstrom (here comes the 3d Platoon), Scott, Baptie, Erickson, Pope, Sterner, Haddock, Lance, Greiner, Olson, Frankenberry, Snow, Sullivan(?), Anderson, Campbell, Lariviere, Parsons, Clements, Cote, Robinson, Van Houten, Haight, SivHEL, Gnuse, Huffstutter, Okenfuss, Baker, Nelson, Rebbert, Sobel,

Sworen, Taylor, Wolfson, LaFreniere, Magee, Phelps, Rachlin, Tabor, Cloe, Dulin, Maddry, McClure, O'Hara, Lafreniere, Paluszak, Pyles, Doc Smith, Augustin, Conner, Grafmiller, Lucht, Barnes, Broyles, Estes, Goodwin, Oyler, Martin, Smart, Bell, Ciccotello, Sabia, Stauffer, Topel, Bailey, Cody, Reed, Brieden, Cirilo, Craft, Daniell, Michel, Patterson, Waddle, Call, Campbell, Leinbaugh, Marusich, Miller & Bill Schimpf... sure hope we have not missed anyone... EVERYONE WILL BE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS BY OUR LOVELY SOUTH DAKOTA BELLE — JACKIE OLSON!! Expecting to see all of you in Sioux Falls. Joe Conner has a large CB outfit and would like to hear from you if you would like to talk with him on your CB.

## RAILSPLINTERS

**FRANK PISANI (DIV HQ)**... As a writer I'm not too good, so this will be just a few words. Can't tell you enough about how much I'm pleased to hear the news about the old outfit. Anyway, enclosed are my dues plus something extra to use as you see fit. I'm sure you'll be able to use it. My very best to one and all!

**SCOTTIE OOTEN (H 333)**... We were pretty disorganized when our 2nd Battalion 333rd drove into Marche before Christmas in 1944. Sargent Holly detailed Stanley Bonczek, one of the original members of H company, to get out at an intersection, and send all of H company's vehicles down the same road. After a few hours he got cold, and went across the street to a house, and knocked on the door. A woman and her small blonde headed daughter came to the door. Bonczek stammered a few seconds before he could make them understand that he was cold. (Stanley had a bad speech defect, and stammered a lot especially when he was in a hurry to speak.) This family was glad to invite him into their warm home, and give him some refreshments. He visited with them for about an hour. When he left he reached under a pillow, and took two apples that the little girl had hidden. Last year on our battle field tour, the citizens of Marche had a reception for us, and furnished a big meal at noon. It was a coincidence that the place where they served us our meal was located on the opposite side of the street from where Bonczek went to get warm in 1944. After Bonczek finished eating, he went to the house and knocked on the door, but no one answered. He went to the next door and knocked, and a middle aged woman came to the door. Bonczek started stammering, and waving his arms as he tried to speak. The woman smiled and interrupted him saying, "You're the one that stole my apples." Stanley enjoyed telling this story. He went on with us to Paris and London. In Paris I took his picture in the Bishop's chair at Notre Dame Cathedral, and in London, another rare photo of him in the Bishop's seat at St. Pauls. Needless to say we were run out of both places. Sorry to hear about Bonczek's death.

**CHARLIE LAUGHLIN (L 333)**... I know you think me dead or jailed, but really I'm alive and free—although not as “free” as I prefer Commitments seem to have mushroomed all by themselves, despite my deliberate efforts to keep them minimal. I want you to know that I still enjoy the newsletter and that I still have full appreciation of what you are doing and how valuable you are to the Society. We note with pleasure the dates for next August, recent years having conflicted with our board of directors meeting here at the paper. Aug. 8-12 does not conflict, so we plan to be in Sioux Falls. It'll be like our first Reunion all over again and, as at Harrisburg and Boise, I hope to bring along my shinney sticks. Please give Susan a strong hug for the both of us, and don't have the slightest hesitation, day or night, if you are in the area, or intend to be, to phone us at 642-0596. We would love to see you and haven't been in your area or even along I-65 in ages. The enclosed check is for four caps and the balance to defray some of your postage expenses. God bless you and keep you well.

**RUTH & CHESTER WARREN (SV 335)**... Here are my dues. Hope you all are fine. For us, we are fine. We want to be the farm for Thanksgiving and visited the Family. Chester went deer hunting and for the good it did, he could have stayed at home. You know, we used to hear from Swede Mickellion all the time, but haven't heard from them since last Christmas and no note then. I sure hope nothing is wrong. You know the picture of

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the horse we mailed you; well we won a race with him, he ran faster than 9 other horses. Well, there is no news around here; but beautiful weather!!

CHARLIE SCAFF (I 334)... Enclosed you will find money order of $15 for my '81 dues, a Railsplitter Tie Mack and some help on the Railsplitters Mailing List. Dempsey, you have me in the wrong outfit (HQ 309 Eng), a good outfit I'm sure, but I was in Co I 334th Inf. I started with the 84th at Camp Howze; was wounded in the drive from the Roer to the Rhine. I was put in a noncombat unit in the construction engineers. I always wished that I had gone back to the 84th. I joined the Railsplitters after the War. I was from Memphis, Tennessee but my job brought me to Lorain, Ohio. I have bought many of the Railsplitter items and I love them very much.

LOU EVERINGHAM (SV 327)... Think you should stay away from the West Coast if it is going to cause all that BANG!! Thought the welcome bang was a little lopsided. Glad we don't have this kind of events here on the quiet East Coast. Thanks for the paper, always enjoy it. My best to you and Susan.

HAROLD LITTELL (I 333)... We are sorry that we were not able to be at the reunion in Portland. We do have plans made to attend in Sioux Falls. Hope nothing comes up to change our plans. We appreciate all the work that is done to keep these reunions going year after year.

GLEN LERAAS (F 334)... I became a Life Member in January 1980. I am hoping to attend the Reunion in Sioux Falls. The enclosed $5 is for social security card and balance to General Bolling portrait.

HARRY HAMPTON (L 333)... Small check enclosed for purposes noted on envelope. This request to change our address resulting from recent office move out of NYC. Our home remains for a time in Larchmont but our residence will shift to a Connecticut location by mid-1981 so we might as well get Railsplitter mail headed that way now. Thank you.

MRS. FAY DODERO (L 333)... Enclosed is check for 1981 dues. I would like to continue to receive the paper. Thank you for publishing my letter about Patsy passing away. I received a letter from Harry Hampton reflecting on those days they were together. It was certainly nice to hear from him. It would have made Patsy happy to hear all the nice things he said.

JOE GARCIA (C 333)... On 21 Nov. 80 I submitted a check for $6 to cover '81 dues and some decals. With the early renewal I thought I would get the new card before the end of 1980. The check was stamped by your bank on 25 Nov. 80. But I never received the card or decals. Could you please check this for me?

ERVIN TIEKEN (G 335)... I am sending you my 1981 dues. Also $6 for the Railsplitters Mailing List and $10 for the General Bolling Portrait.

EVA & ROBERT HOPCRAFT (F 334)... Enjoy the mail from Headquarters. Have been retired four years after working 34 years for Clark Equipment Company. Am still busy on a 60 acre farm. Looking forward to attending a reunion sometime. (Better not wait too long—look at the TAPS Column!) Our mail carrier is a Railsplitter. Didn't realize it until he had delivered your news and he made it known to us. Sending a $20 check for my dues, the items listed and put the rest where you need it most.

JOHNNIE DUFFIE (QM)... Here's my dues. I contributed already to the portrait fund and gladly. Please send me a couple bumper decals that show I am a member of The Railsplitters.

POP BREMNER (A 309 Med)... Enclosing my '81 dues and a little extra to help with the postage bill. Sorry I could not make the last reunion but by the grace of God I might make the next one. Had a spell with the heart and lungs the first of October and was in for 12 days. Much better now. Heart shows no damage. Lungs doing better since I quit smoking. They found a non-malignant stomach ulcer, small in size. Will have a recheck on it in a few days. So for now Dempsey, will Sign Off. Best wishes to all Railsplitters.

BILL ANDRESS (A 333)... My '81 dues, plus a bit on the Railsplitters Mailing List. Hang in there friend!!! You're doing much good with the Society.

EDWARD KEEN (L 333)... You must be kidding about people suggesting that you publish only letters that are complimentary in nature. Such remarks from Railsplitters???

JACK HENDRIX (CN 334)... Please send me a couple of those new Railsplitter Caps; one for each season, summer and winter. Will need the large size.

LUCILLE & WOODROW BETTIS (K 333)... Sorry to be late with my dues but kept waiting for you to come by. So thought I had better send it on. If you come by, bring another Summer Cap. Sorry we couldn't make it to Portland; but maybe next year. Here is my check for dues, the cap and balance for whatever you need it for.

KAL RABINEAU (C 334)... Thanks for not taking a vacation.

ROBERT SCHAFER (HQ 326)... My place was vandalized several years ago. They took all my Army Medals, my Ike Jacket, also coins and paper money from the countries in Europe and my Division History and Roster. I didn't know I received the Distinguished Unit Citation until I read it in the back of the History Book. I sent to Army Service Records in St. Louis and they sent me a wonderful citation paper and the medal. They would not give me my other medals because they were not recorded

on my discharge. I know they had a fire at the records place in St. Louis and lost a lot of records. The only proof I can get now is to have my Buddies write a letter and say that I was awarded the medals. I was with Task Force Church. Will write more later.

JO & SAM SANGUINTO (M 333)... Enclosed is a check for $10. I would like to have a Railsplitters license plate and a Railsplitter Trail Map. Use balance for postage fund. Sorry we didn't make the reunion in Portland. I have attended 5 reunions which we enjoyed very much. Happy Holidays and Good Luck to all Railsplitters.

TOM & MARYLOU MILLER (K 333)... We always welcome any and all news from Nashville. It has been too long since we have seen you. You two have been so good to us and we miss you much. I have read every word in every issue of The Railsplitter you have written. It's great to read about the other guys and past Buddies. We have marked 8-12 August down on our calendar; but again we make no promises. My sister-in-law is totally under our care; we provide everything possible for this lovely widow who is battling cancer. So our time is not our own. We are not complaining but do want everyone to understand why we can't be part of the K Co family at present. Sending my dues and a little for postage. Wish I could do more but I have been out of work for over a year. Am trying to hit the road a few days each week, but walking is very difficult. Can't seem to get the left leg muscles to operate the way they did on those 25 mile hikes. Have a beautiful blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy 1981. We sure hope to see all those Railsplitters in Sioux Falls.

LAVERN MUEHLEISEN (MP)... Enclosed is a check for $10. This will pay my '81 dues, for a Railsplitter Trail Map and some for the General Bolling portrait. I am leaving for Germany on 26 December and would like to tour some of the Railsplitter Trail. Therefore, I would like the map by 26 Dec. if at all possible. I was a Division MP and after the War was transferred to the Finance Section. I enjoy The Railsplitter, keep it coming!!

ELLIS G. FREEMAN (H 335)... I am not going to tell no lie, am just plain late on my dues. Check is enclosed with a little for postage. Had a good time at Chuck Hilton's last July. You know what? There is still a bunch of OLD Railsplitters around.

FRANK PAPA (CN 335)... Enclosed are my dues for '81. Received the latest Railsplitter paper and I do sure enjoy reading it. The best of holidays for you and yours and all Railsplitters.

HAROLD C. ERICKSON (???)... A phone call came as a great surprise to hear from a Railsplitter—Howard Nelson. I told me about the coming Reunion of Railsplitters in Sioux Falls. I am very interested, so here are my dues for '81.

ADELINE & CECIL STEWART (E 334)... Sending dues for 1981 and best wishes to all Railsplitters for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

JOHN T. SPENCER (HQ 909)... This is for my '81 dues. I am sorry I didn't make it to the Reunion in Portland. I had my reservations and had to cancel them. I was sent on a job for Roseburg Lumber remodeling a sawmill. I worked straight through for a week, didn't even get the weekend of the reunion off!

PETER RELAC (DIV HQ)... To you and your staff—Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! Shades of '44 and Battle of the Bulge in Marche!!

MRS HOWARD GRIMES (E 333)... I am sorry that this is late again. Howard loves getting THE RAILSPLITTER. He just does not write letters since he has returned home after The War. He keeps busy with cotton farming and has a few cattle. Thank you for all you do getting the paper out. We will try to get the dues to you sooner. We just forget until we get THE RAILSPLITTER.

H.R. MUSTON (I 333)... Sorry I am late with my dues. Misplaced the notice and forgot about it. Have been pretty busy. Best wishes for the next reunion. Use the extra for postage or something.

JOHN MIHALEVIC (F 335)... There is an error on me owing dues for 1981. On 10 April 1980 I sent you $17.50 for three years dues plus a license plate and a map. My dues are paid until 31 December 83.

ANNA & OTIS REDMOND (SV 326)... Enclosed is my check for '81 dues. Don't think we are going to make it to Sioux Falls. Ran into some pictures we made in Asheville. I mailed some to Hermann Hennwald in Germany. Have some extras for you. (THANKS - ED). Hope you are well. Till we see you again.

DON E. KARNS (E 334)... Here is my check for '81 dues and a small summer cap. The Keller Household sounds just about like the Karis house. We have a very nice VFW Post in Kettering, Ohio; Kettering Memorial Post 9927. I am twice Past Commander and grace has been Aux. President for the past three years, also Junior Girl Unit Leader. There is never enough time in one day. I know how it must get at your house. Thanks for the reminder.

LEWIS T. BENNETT (D 334)... Enclosed find money order for $12.50 for membership renewal and items checked on application. Would still like to hear from anyone who remembers me... my Buddies in Co Dog Co 334.

MRS. CAROLINE HATHAWAY (HQ 325)... Like to thank you for sending me THE RAILSPLITTER which I always enjoy so much. Thank you also for printing my last letter and the lovely print in the TAPS Column about my dear departed husband. I miss him so very much. I am

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all alone now and prayed that I would go before him, but I guess it wasn't my choice. He left a great void in my life which shall never be filled by anyone; he was a special kind of man. I'm sending you a copy of a lovely souvenir which I received from "The White House," which I have framed and shall cherish forever. I was sad also to read in TAPS about Hardy Hoy's passing. We always exchanged Christmas Greetings through the years. I also wrote to several other Railsplitters and sent pictures also, after my husband's passing, but to my sorrow I haven't heard from anyone. So be it! Please send me the items I have checked on the order blank. Again best regards to all. Have a lovely reunion. I'll be thinking of you.

### LESTER CHILDERS (Signal)
As of 1 May I will be retiring and going back to Arkansas. Here is my new address. I can hardly wait.

### GUS ZILKIE (C 335)
Enclosed is a short order for Railsplitter items. Please use the extra couple of bucks as you see fit. Sorry we can't make it to Sioux Falls this August. Mildred and I do plan to be in Hot Springs, the Good Lord willing. So hope that everyone has a great time, as I'm sure they will. Our best to you and yours and to All Railsplitters.

### ROBERT SHAW (G 333)
Please send me a couple caps — a summer and a winter style — both of the large size. Thank you. Plan on being in Sioux Falls.

### RODNEY HARLOW (A 333)
Enclosed find check for merchandise as marked. Apply balance on dues. I sure don't want to be called a "FREELOADER". We are making plans to be in Sioux Falls this August and hope to see you there. Also hope that you are doing as well as Mildred and I.

### HARRISON W. KEETON (C 327)
I wish to thank you for sending me THE RAILSPLITTER so I can keep up with all my friends in The Regiment. Also to send all my thanks and appreciation to all my friends in the Field Artillery.

### RALPH GONZALES (C 309 Med)
Enclosed is a check for lifetime membership. Sending $12 extra for two caps. You can use the two bucks any way you see fit.

### LORENA & DAVID TILSON (C 557)
Good to hear from you folks again. Hope you are both well. No, we will not be going to the 557th Reunion this year. The James Tilson of the 334th passed away in 1971. Sorry we can't make it to Sioux Falls this year. Maybe, Lord Willing, we can make another one in years to come. We are waiting for a picture of you and Susan when you have one to spare to send to us.

### DON BABBITT (DIV HQ)
Lee Halliwell desired contact with Division Headquarters personnel. I remember Lee well. His name, though, is not in the Railsplitters Mailing List. Would you please send it to me? Thanks. (TO ALL SPLITTERS - PLEASE USE THE NEW MEMBERS LISTING TO KEEP YOUR MAILING LIST CURRENT, UNTIL A REVISED ONE CAN BE PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED. ED.)

### HERMAN HATTENHAUS (AT 335)
Ronald Nonnemacher is listed in the Peoria directory as being retired and living at 515 W. Ridgemont Road. I have tried to call him repeatedly since receipt of your letter but get no answer. Perhaps, being retired, he's momentarily traveling.

### PAUL HOWERTER (M 333)
Here is the address of one of our "long lost" M Co. Buddies. We called him "Murphy," a nickname because no one could pronounce his name. Also from your listing of LOST RAILSPLITTERS in Portland here is the current address of Francis Witman. Hope you are doing fine.

### GEORGE BURPO (Recon)
Just received THE RAILSPLITTER. Didn't know I had not paid my dues, so here they are. I have found two Railsplitters in the past few months and am sending their addresses. These men didn't know about the Reunions. Both wanted to know about them. Please send THE RAILSPLITTER to them. Sorry I missed paying my dues.

### JOHN F. KOHLER (G 335)
Here is the address of Joseph F. Stewart that you wanted. I would like to include the name of Joe R. Krepps, Jr., he is a paraplegic and can not get around too well. I also found Horace L. Webb that John Carter has been looking for. I have other that I have written to but as yet there has not been a reply. If they answer I will send their name and address to you. Once a Splitter always a Splitter.

### HAROLD SHERTZER (B 334)
Thank you for my renewed Membership card. I thank you for wishing to help me find a friend of mine who was in the Medical Corps at Camp Howze. He was in the 1885th Station Hospital where we used to go for a day or two to "goldbrick". But we came out of the 84th better men than when we went in. The only thing I can tell you about Anthony Belino is that he came from Brooklyn where his Dad had a store. To save you any effort, if you get any names and address for Tony Belino please let me know and I will check from here. Dempsey, your name sounds familiar to me; were you in B 334 in Camp Howze? (Negative). It's been so long ago but it seems to me that we had a Sgt or Company Commander before we shipped out by the name of Keller. Thank you very much for your kindness.

### BETTY GIBBY HARRIS (Assoc B 327)
I have had a Railsplitters decal on my car for years. The lights were out for several hours the other day which made us move out side, Tom Kirby came by the office and seeing the decal said, I am a Railsplitter. He drives by here every day but had not noticed the decal. Possibly they should be lots bigger. I drive over lots of Georgia roads. Who knows, maybe I will meet another Railsplitter.

I am trying to get some tom to write to you. Give my best to Susan. Thanks for the notes, they mean so much to me. I am so proud of the Railsplitters I am so glad I had a few happy years with the friends I made in 1943. If you or any Railsplitters are in the vicinity please stop by. I am in the Engineers Office of the Atlanta Farmers Market which is located south of 285 on 75.

### JOHN WAHAL (M 333)
This is the first time I got the Society's address. By fate it was through our former Bugle Boy, Paul Howerter. He called me and lucky up for me to answer the phone. We chatted awhile and brought me up on some of the doings and going on of the old Outfit. He also sent me a few back issues of THE RAILSPLITTER and I am using the address in those old papers, sure hope it is correct. I am interested in joining the Society. Also would like very much to purchase some Division patches or decals. Am very interested in purchasing a Division History of our travels through Europe during WW II. I am writing this on a gamble that you will get it and hoping to hear from you.

### HAROLD ERICKSON (C 325)
Thanks for your reply about the Railsplitters. I had lost contact for so many years although I have been active in the VFW in my area. I have tried to keep pace with all that happens to and for Veterans. My unit was C Battery, 327th Field Artillery.

### MRS. MIKE ERDEY, JR. (H 333)
It is with regret that I inform you that my husband passed away in 1967.

### EDWARD PLOWCHA (AT 335)
In answer to your note, we received my 81 membership card, the tie bar and decals. We did not get the Railsplitters Trail Map. I wanted to answer because I thought your supply may have been deleted. The best to all.

### BOB KING (CN 334)
Where to start? Thanks for the card wishing Pat well! She is doing fine and is at home. Has been a hectic month. I had cataract surgery and then Pat gets to feeling rough. She was at hospital for x-rays when she had the heart attack. Couldn't have picked a better place to do it. Guess it all boils down to the fact as one Doctor said, you will be fine. You really turned that bunch of mine loose when you notified Beasley. Yesterday about noon Henry Young calls from Texas, half hour later Beasley from Virginia and then in a couple hours here comes a call from John Burns in Georgia. Railsplitters are the greatest bunch of people in the world! The California bunch have kept her snowed under with cards. Hope you are both in good health. Getting some badly needed rain. Pat sends her love and thanks for your best wishes. Will keep in touch.

### CHUCK HILTON (H 335)
I'm writing with great sadness as one of my many H Company friends has passed away. Henry Good, a lifetime member and a dedicated Railsplitter, died the 30th of January 1981. Henry was not feeling well when he attended our reunion last July. In fact he was unable to return to his place of employment from that time on. His illness was diagnosed as cancer of the lung and it was not operable. He was buried with Military Honors at Coshocton, Ohio.

### RONALD BOGER (Assoc K 335)
Received the cap and it's very nice, fits perfect. In reference to my inquiry on 5 January. Our post office asked everyone to check about their mail they knew was coming; the post office had been robbed.

### ALVA BROWN (Band)
We received the decals a few days ago. In your note you said we should have received the license plate. Perhaps it went astray, the letter with the decals went to Duncan, Oklahoma before it arrived here.

### SAM OLSON (Recon)
Received your letter regarding Bill Burt. You have his correct address; called him on the phone to verify it. Don't know why the post office returned his mail. Most of the plans for the Recon Troop Reunion in Elkhart are complete. Hope to see you and Susan there.

### VI & DICK SWALLOW (SV 327)
Glad that I can be of help this time. Here is Louis Oubre's current address. Talked with Howard Willis and he wants to join. I gave him your address and here is his, in case he has not written. (Still waiting to hear.)

### MORRISON SMITH (H 335)
Thanks for your card and notes. Located Robert Svoboda (G 334). We had a nice visit on the phone. Do you have an extra copy of THE RAILSPLITTER that you could send him? Thanks for your help. I'd tried in that area before with no luck. I think some phone operators try harder than others to help you.

### PAUL S. TOWNSEND (AT 333)
Thanks a lot for correcting the duplicate mailing problem. (Thanks to you for bringing it to our attention.) I lived in Jewett, Ohio when I entered service but now live in Ashland, Kentucky. My parents now live in Florida and the once-a-year mailing was forwarded by the post office in Ohio to my parents. You and Susan do a fine job and my congratulations to both of you. Time flies so that it's most difficult to realize how long ago it was that we won the Big One. I feel that the Railsplitters are fortunate to have maintained a Headquarters and a central source of information for us all. My hat's off to all of you who make it work. Thanks again for your prompt interest and interest.

### BARNEY WESTBY (F 333)
Received my membership card and wish to tell you again how much I enjoyed meeting with the Railsplitters. Not long ago I received a letter from Frank Freese who was a gunner in my mortar section. He was a real good friend and I did hear from him after I was wounded and shipped home. Hope to see him in Sioux Falls

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as he lives in Wisconsin. When is the Reunion going to take place? Don't believe any date was set when we were in Portland. If there was one, I didn't hear it. Please let me know soon.

GENERAL F. STATEN (AT 334) ... Guess I had better order another license plate. The other one was apparently lost. Thanks for the membership card and bumper sticker. Got my tie pin OK.

NORMAN JEHLE (K 333) ... Here is John Van Denburgh's address. Everything is OK here. Don't care much for Phoenix. It's alright, but it ain't St. Louis. I miss the St. Louis sports.

EDWARD REBBERT (K 333) ... Sorry for the delay. Please enter my membership as a LIFER! Also sending 10 bucks as a contribution to help with your expenses and the cost of the General Bolling portrait.

YVONNE AND BOB POLICH (C 327) And Our Vice Presidents!! ... Received THE RAILSPLITTER yesterday and we enjoyed learning what is going on around the country. We are very excited about seeing all our friends in Sioux Falls. Of course, it is always sad to learn of our Buddies answering their Final Bugle Call. This is why it is so important to get along, work together as a team and appreciate each other's efforts as time is running out for all of us. (Could not have said it better—ED). Trust you both have been well. Busy of course. Will be anxious to hear about your trip to Arkansas. We have both recovered from the flu and keeping busy. Would you please notify our friends that we have formed an Oregon Chapter of The Railsplitters Society. Jim Bryant, our Chapter President, has made arrangements for our first get together at Salem, Oregon on 16 May 81. Well dear folks, stay well. We think of you often and are looking forward to seeing you in August. Also, our best to Donna & Jim Grafmiller, they too are great people. Couldn't believe Indiana University went further in the NCAA College Basketball playoffs than Oregon State. The Hurrying Hoosiers won their tournament.

LOUISE & JAKE DONOVAN (HQ 335) ... Just a few words to let you know that outside of our arthritis we're both in good health. Of course, we've been doing what many Americans are these days; struggling with our income taxes. Sure hurts this year. Guess things are in good shape for Sioux Falls. Andrew has served notice he want to go this year so I guess we'll be there. Was sort of taken aback by the TAPS listing; kind of long!! We'll be looking forward to seeing The Kellers this year and for many years to come.

ETHEL M. ELAND (C 334) ... This is to notify you that James K. Eland of Medford, Iowa died of a heart attack on 5 February 1981. Survivors include his wife and two sons.

JAMES LYNAM (C 334) ... The last newsletter that I received was April 1980. Perhaps I didn't report a change of address. Enclosed is check for $10 for dues. Please send all back issues of THE RAILSPLITTER to my current address. Thanks.

JIM MCINTYRE (G 333) ... Thank you for the issue of THE RAILSPLITTER and other information. I recognized quite a few names, bringing back many memories. My wife and I would like to attend the Reunion in Sioux Falls. Would you let us know as many details as possible.

BETTY & HERB VOGT (A 334) ... Please send me the items listed and enclosing my check to cover the cost. This week we expect to see the launching of The Shuttle—Columbia—right out on the beach in front of our Condominium! Several times I have seen Rusty Frink around Cocoa Beach and at Patrick Air Force Base Hospital. We hope to go to Sioux Falls for my Birthday celebration on 13 August. Last month I lapped piano for a St. Patty's Day Singalong for military retirees at Patrick AFB. It was fun. If I get to Sioux Falls, shall I bring my piano music along? I'll have it handy. I remember playing at the Asheville Reunion. Thanks for the latest issue of THE RAILSPLITTER.

MRS. KATHERINE OSBORNE (K 334) ... It is with deep regret that I must notify you that John Osborne Jr. passed away at El Dorado Medical Center in Tucson on 23 February 1981. As a Regular of the US Army, having enlisted in 1938; he was at Schofield Barrack in Hawaii; then re-enlisting was sent to Europe where he was with the 84th. He was cited for bravery in The Battle of The Bulge and received the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. After spending much time in military hospitals he was given a CDD and was totally disabled. Since 1970 he was a bed patient at home. He lived as a Soldier and died as one; uncomplaining—but always remembering those that he had served with and was PROUD to be a member of the 84th—The Railsplitters.

CHARLES KENNEALLY (CN 335th) ... Sending my '81 dues. It is great to get THE RAILSPLITTER and to look for familiar names and places. Would love to hear from anyone who was in Cannon Company.

BRITTA & FRITZ KRAEMER (HQ 335) ... Truly, I amagragned to learn that I forgot to pay my dues! In order to avoid such lamentable omissions in the future, I enclose a check in the amount of $50 for a life membership. Since very soon I shall "celebrate" my 73d Birthday with a life expectancy of but a very few years, I do not think our honorable Society will be short-changed of such a lump sum payment. Let me hasten to add, though, that we both, so far, by the Grace of God, are still in rather remarkable shape. From a purely personal point of view, we have every reason to be satisfied with our lives and deeply grateful for what we have. The clouds hanging over me are purely political. With the new Administration we most certainly have a new change, but it has to be used, it may be our last one. The military superiority gained by The Soviets in

almost a decade of so-called detente is and remains frightening. I am most actively engaged in trying to influence our policy makers in the "right direction." To you dear Dempsey and Susan, our ever heartfelt good wishes.

ROBERT ADAIR (SV 333) ... Enclosed is check to cover the items listed. I plan on seeing you in Hot Springs at the 1982 Reunion. Have been playing golf most every day. The weather is super here now. We have three lakes here in Northeast Oklahoma and the fishing is extra good; crappie, bass & catfish. Should you ever be in this area be sure to stop by.

ERNEST CARR (B 309 E) ... Enclosed is $25 toward payment of a life membership in our Society. Sorry I have waited so long. Also, if you have the mailing address for Michael L. Bravo, I would like very much to have it. I could not find it in the Mailing List. Is there a wall plaque for the Engineer Battalion. Will send balance on life membership soon.

GENE SOLFELT (E 333) ... Sorry to be so tardy. Hope there's room for the Easy information. Love The Railsplitters Mailing List—that's my comment. Planning to be in Sioux Falls. Will bring camera. See you there. Many thanks for your devoted hours.

MURRAY HEIMBERG (I 335) ... Enclosed please find my 1981 dues. I had failed to keep current primarily because I have recently moved to Tennessee—actually moved back. I have lived in Nashville for many years. We have just moved into our new home in Memphis, where I am associated with the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine. Please note our new address. I regret that we will not be able to attend the reunion of the 84th in South Dakota, but look forward to the Reunion in Hot Springs next year.

HERMAN TRIZENBERG (G 333) ... Now that we here in Michigan are not required to legally have a front motor vehicle license plate, I would like to order a Railsplitter License Plate to replace the State plate and draw attention to our Society. Enclosed is my check for the plate.

LORENA & DAVID TILSON (C 557) ... Hope it will be OK if I use this type paper to make out an order. I didn't want to cut out the order blank from THE RAILSPLITTER and destroy the print on the other side. Please send us a large winter cap and a Railsplitter Trail Map.

THOMAS TAYLOR (A 335) ... Sending an order for 2 caps and enclosing my check to cover same. Hope I didn't misunderstand the order form. I expect the caps to have The Railsplitter logo on them—the only purpose in wanting the caps. If I'm wrong, please include the logos, I'll forward my check upon receipt. (The order form may be confusing—we will change it to reduce problems—ED).

MABLE & JIM TRIMBLE (AT 334) ... Sorry I am a little late with my 81 dues, however, there they are. Guess we just let it slip our minds, as the most important thing here has been the "SHUTTLE COLUMBIA," and getting her in the orbit. I work as an engineer on Cape Kennedy and have been involved with the Shuttle. We were very proud with the success of the flight. The check enclosed is for dues and extra to be used as you see fit. Sorry we can't make the Reunion in Sioux Falls this year, wish it were possible. Would be good to see many of the Comrades from AT 334. Keep up the good work, we will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

ED GEDRICH (F 334) ... Thank you for the letter and decals. My car is now decorated with the emblem—might be someone may come up and make an inquiry. I sympathize with the hardships of being Executive Secretary. It takes a lot of desire and interest to put up with the work involved. Do I know of anyone interested in being Secretary? The only one in mind is Moe Roache. That is a guess but he does a good job for F 334. (Moe said no!). My feelings on the job is that it ought to be rotated every four years or so. There ought to be under-secretaries to step in after a term is done. The individual has to have a typist or a wife that types, reproduction equipment, etc. and lots of time to tend to business. I think it is the single most important job in our organization; without it there would be no organization. I'll be seeing you in Sioux Falls.

MELVIN YOUNGBLOOD (H 333) ... Will you please drop my name from the Roster of Memberships, as I don't have a desire to continue the membership. Thank you kindly.

ALFRED TRUSS (A 334) ... My dues are paid through 1981. I am however, enclosing check for $50 for a life membership. If you think I would have a refund coming use it for postage or mailing list. I ran across a name I haven't seen on your list—Richard Timmons, Archbold, Ohio. I have no other information on the address and not even sure what outfit he was in except sure it was the 84th. (Richard was in L 333, and we need a current address—ED).

VIRGINIA & CLAYTON GIMLER (I HQ 335) ... As usual happy to hear from you. Our nice weather left us yesterday. Today we have high winds and a tornado warning. Received my license plate a while back—very nice. I won't be able to put it on though, as our State Law requires a state plate on front and rear. Had a chat with Dave Myers the other nite. His wife is constantly sneezing and eyes running. She has been going to a specialist but not getting any better. Guess they are planning to change doctors. This has been going on since last November. Looking forward to South Dakota.

JUDY & BRICK BRADFORD (H 334) ... Try this address for Little Joe Bateman. He called the other nite. He is in bad health and wants us to visit him. I hope to go as soon as we finish planting. Have most of the rice planted and still lack the cotton & beans. Wheat looks beautiful. We have called off our Europe trip this year. Since we have rice that will

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mature early—in August & September; we simply can't be gone at that time. Received your card and paper, thanks. Always your friend.

MARY ANN MITCHELL (Assoc. 3 HQ 334) ... I would like to call to your attention in the April edition of THE RAILSPLITTER you listed a son as a survivor of Charles J. Mitchell. It should have been a sister. Charles was not married and had no children. Do hope that you and your wife are both well. What are unit numbers. Thank you again.

FRANK D. STONE (HQ 909) ... I was with Hq. Btry of the 909th F.A. Bn from the time it was first formed at Camp Howze until after V-E Day when we started going home on the point system. During the time we were at the Roer River, I was wounded slightly. Not enough to require hospitalization or extensive medical treatment. Recently I made an inquiry of the Veterans Administration in Boise, Idaho to determine if I am eligible for any benefits. I was advised that no record of this injury appeared on my service record. This surprised me, because I was awarded the Purple Heart shortly after being wounded, and received another Purple Heart at the time I was discharged at Ft. Douglas, Utah. My question is: Do you have, or do you know where I can get sufficient information to present to the Veterans Administration concerning my inquiry about possible benefits? There must be some record someplace. If not of my injury, at least some documentary evidence that I did receive a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. Any assistance you can give will be appreciated. In the last Railsplitter several references were made of Railsplitter Caps. If you have any of these left, please send me one, billing me for it. Enclosed is my check for $8.90. Please send me a Railsplitter Tie Bar and a Railsplitter Belt Buckle. I have made the check out for $10.00 to cover postage. My 1981 dues have been mailed separately.

ALBERT F. GOETZE (C 334) ... Thanks for your letter and I am appreciative of your efforts to contact me. My address was supplied to you by a good Co C 334th comrade Raymond Miller of Splendour Key, Florida. I have always been interested in making contact with 84th veterans but the possibilities seemed remote (many didn't survive 1945 and I had very few addresses). After I finally got hit and left my company (C) in February '45, I lost contact with all Railsplitters except two. One, my closest buddy, Ambros A. Cerrito, has been very difficult to locate in recent years. Perhaps you could help. The last address was East Greenwich, Rhode Island. My dues are enclosed and also a copy of a recent editorial effort I am making with our Maryland congressman and the regional press. I believe that there has been right along, since we came back in 1945, a void in the affairs of our government, our press and media, AND your younger generations. What's missing is the influence that's needed to be felt and heart from the combat veterans who sacrificed the most to give every American his present freedom. Also I believe Jim Aldrich, a recent Railsplitter Society president, to be the same Aldrich as listed on an old pocket roster I still have with 84th memos of the man assigned to the 3rd platoon in January 1945.

GEORGE F. LUTTON (2 HQ 334) ... Mr. Hoskins, of the Purple Heart Association here in Long Beach, California, referred me to you as Director of the 84th Infantry Division Association. What I would very much like to have is a copy of the history of the 84th Infantry Div. and its service in the E.T.O. during World War II. I am very proud of my association with this organization and have two wounds to prove it. I had a hard cover copy of this book which I received while I was still in service but it was stolen from me along with medals, etc. Incidentally, I would like an 84th Infantry Div. shoulder patch, "The Hatchet Men," if you can locate one, along with any other memorabilia you can come by. I was also attached to the 2nd Cavalry Div. after the war and served in the Army of Occupation in Austria. If you can refer me to someone connected with this organization also, I would be grateful for any information, photos, etc. I can obtain, including arm patches, photos, etc. I will of course, reimburse you for your efforts and expense incurred in my behalf. You are my last resort since anyone else I used to know is either dead on the battlefield or otherwise unknown to me presently.

HAROLD COPE (E 335) ... Just received THE RAILSPLITTER and sounds as though the Reunion was a great success. Hopefully I will get to attend the next one. I met Dr. H. A. Burstein (HQ 309 Med) while in Florida last winter. We noticed the Railsplitter Bumper Stickers (decals) on each other's cars. If you have any more of them please send one for my present car. (WE SELL THEM 4 FOR A BUCK). Enclosed is a check for $110. This is to pay for two life memberships, $5 towards the Mailing List and the balance where you need it. The life memberships are for myself and Ted Long (E 335). I haven't seen Ted since November 1944 but was able to get in touch with him through the 84th Membership. This is a small payment for a Great Railsplitter.

DON BEHRENDT (I 334) ... Enclosed is check for dues and a contribution for Mailing List. If or when the Mailing List is updated, please note that I was not with the Band, but with I 334. The day Div Hq moved to Weinheim they transferred me to the Div Hq Motor Pool. Use either I 334 or DIV HQ.

NEAL VANDER WOUDE (3 HQ 334) ... I am enclosing a check to cover my dues, two caps and a Railsplitters Trail Map. Please change my name as indicated and also please include me in any new mailing list and roster as I am not in the Blue Railsplitters Mailing List.

RUSSELL L. DEMARCO (L 335) ... Please send me a belt buckle and a couple Railsplitter Caps.

ADOLPH HARNISCH (1 HQ 334) ... Please send membership forms to the four Railsplitters that I have listed. All were members of my outfit.

CECIL CARTER (Å 325) ... Here is my check to cover '81 dues, a buck for the Mailing List, a Railsplitter Trail Map and a small donation for postage. Thanks a lot.

LEWIS BROWN (M 333) ... I was so pleased to hear from Paul Howter. He sent some back issues of THE RAILSPLITTER and I enjoyed reading about my old Army Buddies so much. Many years have passed since we were in Germany. They have been good years for me. My wife Jacqueline and I have been married almost 35 years. We have a son, two daughters and four grandchildren. I have been welding since I was discharged from service. I weld pipe on construction and have worked in many states. However, I have always maintained a home in Oklahoma. We have a travel trailer that is our home away from home. Since the children are grown my wife enjoys traveling with me. I've had many blessings, have also enjoyed reasonably good health. I sure want to make the reunion in Hot Springs in '82 if at all possible. Am enclosing my membership dues. Am looking forward to receiving THE RAILSPLITTER on a regular basis. I am truly PROUD to be a Railsplitter.

PETE STOPPI (E 335) ... Sorry I'm late with my dues. Was hospitalized for quite sometime. Please send a Railsplitters Trail Map.

LOIS PROTHRO (A 309 E) ... Please forgive! I put everything up so well that even I could not find it. Always enjoy THE RAILSPLITTER. Thank you and your wife for all your faithful work. The 20 dollar check is for 81-82 dues, two caps and the other 2 bucks where you need it most.

HAZEL & BILL KING (2 HQ 334) ... We got your note and as always, glad to hear from a Railsplitter. Sure was good to see you both and all the rest at The Bradfords'. I really enjoyed myself and Hazel sure hated she missed the fun. No Dempsey, I didn't pay my dues. I am sending them. Hope to see you both again real soon. We are Railsplitters forever.

BILL HOOVER (638 Recon) ... I am a "behinder" again. You do such a grand job on the paper and the mailing list. I know very few in the 84th but welcome the few 638th boys that are listed. I didn't make our Reunion last year but hope to do better in '81. Wishing all of you good health.

MANUEL HERNANDEZ (Med 333) ... I'm very sorry for the delay in sending in the '81 dues but I had a little accident at work and was off for awhile, but you can't keep a Good Railsplitter down for long. Sending my dues and a contribution for the Mailing List and General Bolling's portrait. In closing, I would like to extend my best wishes to you and all Railsplitters wherever they may be.

PAT & RALPH GOODWIN (K 333) ... Ralph I wish to thank you and all Railsplitters for the lovely flowers, all the calls, the cards and many visits of the men in this area. When an event such as this happens, it means so much to hear from all the caring Railsplitters. We are fighting a fierce battle in Room 732. We ask for your prayers. The treatment for leukemia leaves the patient very weak; however, Ralph is doing his best to look at the percentage that go into remission and consider himself one of them. I am trying to give him all the support and TLC he needs. We haven't given up on Sioux Falls. Pray with us that we will be with you there. (A more recent letter): I spent 4-1/2 weeks battling cancer. Now I am doing great... up and around getting my strength back. Got a lot of get well cards and prayers from the Railsplitters. Thanks Railsplitters!! For about 1-1/2 weeks I did not know what was going on around me. Thank God for the miracle that helped me make it! And, thanks again for the people who prayed for me. Pat and I plan to be in Sioux Falls and hoping to see many Railsplitters for whom I have utmost respect. We had a Buddy in K Co by the name of Thomas Horton, who lived in Los Angeles. He was wounded on 28 Feb 45. I helped him get into a hole after he was wounded and did not get any information of whether he made it or not. Possibly some Railsplitter will be able to help me find out. Sorry to hear about Henry Gordon's death. He and I spent 19 days together in a foxhole. Am sending my dues and a little more.

ROBERT WOOD (K 334) ... Your note and license plate received. Have the plate on the front of my truck which I drive 99% of the time. You mentioned that Railsplitter Caps are available. Did not see any price. I would like 2 of them, my big head takes a 7-1/2. Hope you have that size. Let me know the price and I will send you the money.

ETHEL & AL CRIST (E 335) ... Got home Monday to a cold home (32 degrees). The furnace had been off since January. No damage!! I had drained the water pipes and put anti-freeze in the stools and traps. Sure lucky. All license plates went out 3/3 and all plaque orders mailed 3/4/81. Hope that stops inquiries as to status of orders. I checked all previous orders and did not find any duplications. Should be around home now until Reunion time so maybe I can keep my work up to date. Hope you've changed your mind about retiring from the Exec. Sec. job. We still need you.

KEN RAY (HQ 333) ... No, our residence is still in Carmel. The Post Office had a temporary change so I guess some clerk got a little over ambitious. Sure do appreciate your writing me. I called Richard Duerri, he and his wife work for the apartment complex and live just a chip shot directly behind us. Haven't been able to touch base with Korf and Kurovski. Do you have an address for Edward Barbier who was the Commo Officer for the 3d Bn—333 Inf? If so would you please forward it to us? Ed lived in Louisiana during the War. (Can anyone help us with a current

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address?) Thanks for the Mailing List.

JIM WITTMAN (HQ 327)... Thanks for my permanent life membership card. The idea I had on the Steins was to have them only available at reunions. That way, 500 or so, could be shipped directly to a convenient place (person) at the reunion site with local people or volunteers to help sell them at registration. Thanks for thinking of me for your replacement but I'm sure the Society has a committee to select that person. Hey, just because I'm retired doesn't mean I don't do anything. Give my regards to Susan and I expect to see you in Sioux Falls.

K.D. PULCIPHER (Hon WWI)... An interesting coincidence—My initials are my nickname—KD. I have a long handle—Keeler DeWitt. My parents called me “DeWitt” but it soon became “K,” which eventually sounded too much like a girl’s name, Kay. So for years I’ve been just “K.D.” I’m sending my dues because I want to contribute like everyone else, though your honorary appellation is much appreciated. Sorry not to meet you-all at Convention—but I was in Europe in August, making a roundabout trip to New Orleans for a collegefraternity convention, then visiting friends in the N. C. Smokes, New York, over to England where my older son is a liaison (civilian) officer of U.S. Defense Dept. with British Foreign Office, then to Spain for several weeks back to London, where I took the Queen Elizabeth back home. Come to Denver sometime and let's get acquainted. Very best regards to both the Kellers.

KENNETH R. REED (HQ 326)... I am in receipt of an old copy of THE RAILSPLITTER, dated April 1, 1978, sent to me by a Mr. John Musleve, of Akron, Ohio. This is the first correspondence I've seen from the 84th since about 1949. I attended the first convention in Cincinnati and the next one in New York City, but I thought the society had disbanded after that due to financial problems. Really glad to see you are still in business and feel real bad that I have not been able to contribute to you over these past 30 years. But I assure you I will make up for it from now on. Guess my moving all over the country on my job caused this breakdown in communications, as it so many times does. Attached is my application for membership, or reinstatement of my membership, as I was a card carrying member for several years after our return. I would appreciate any old copies of the Railsplitter you may have available, especially since my copy is dated 4/1/78. I was a member of Hdqrs. Btry. 326th, Tx. along with the cadre. So, attached is my check and let's get acquainted again.

TEDDY KRUKOWSKI (MP)... Please accept my apology for not writing to you sooner to acknowledge that I received The Order of The Eagle and medal which Pres. Lance and the Society awarded to me at the annual reunion in Portland. It came as a complete but pleasant surprise and honor. Please convey to Pres. Lance and the entire 84th Infantry Division Society my sincere "thanks" for the award and please be assured that I am sincerely grateful and honored to be recognized for an award. I shall always be aware of the high honor which the Society has bestowed on me and shall cherish it deeply. Please be assured that in the future, if there is anything that I can do to be of help to you or the Society, feel free to call upon me and I shall attempt to be of help and assistance. I received the mailing list of the Society and am grateful because while going through it, I found several names and addresses of members of the MP Platoon whose addresses I did not have current. As a personal note, I retired this fall from the Postal Service after 37 years service and am now trying to get caught up with some of the work around the home that I was not able to keep up with while I was employed. I regret that I have not been able to attend any of the reunions of the Society. I did attend the first one in Cincinnati, but during my working years it appeared that I just could not schedule my vacations at the times of the reunion. The year that the reunion was held in Harrisburg conflicted with a trip that I had planned to Europe. Perhaps now that I am retired I shall be able to attend. I am enclosing my check to cover my dues for 1981 and am looking forward to the next newsletter from you.

LEWIS E. WILKINSON (MED 335)... Enjoyed my brief visit with you in Portland. We didn't make the trip back to the Roer with you good people as we had been back there a few years before. I tried through the Railsplitter to locate the parents of one of my buddies killed over there. His name is James Cannon, Med Det 335 and his address in the Division Roster is listed as Mena, Texas. My wife took a picture of his grave and thought perhaps his parents would like to see the peaceful surroundings and the wonderful way the cemetery is kept up. Maybe some of our newer members could help with an address. We just returned from a trip down through rebel country. We looked up three of my buddies, had many enjoyable hours of visits and saw some beautiful country. We picked up Buhel Hackathorn in Carson City, Nev. and took him as far as Fort Worth. We drove on down to Waco and met Ben Broom and wife from Picayune, Miss. I escorted us on into Picayune where we spent about a week. While there he took us up to Bessemer, Alabama to see Joe Padalino. We plan on attending the reunion in South Dakota next year. Keep up the wonderful work you good people do for the 84th Div. Society. Please find enclosed, $10.00 for 2 license plates and use the balance for whatever.

CHARLES H. JENNINGS (B 334)... Here are my dues and a contribution for the Mailing List. I am an attorney with offices in Lodi and also employed by the State of New York in Albany.

MRS. JOHN KISSINGER (L 333)... I have been waiting for the license plate and the map. I sent the check before Christmas, you cashed it

but I have not received either purchase. Hoping for prompt attention please!

ELBERT MARTIN (C 333)... I got your letter last nite and was glad to hear from you. I called Mel last nite and went out to see him today. I'll go in a day or two and leave him some blood at the center. I have a different type than he has. He gets high fever for a while and they put cold towels on him and he wants to get rid of his cover when he sweats. His visitors must wear a robe, gloves and a mask as he has no resistance. He thinks he might get out in a little white and said if he felt like it would go to South Dakota in August. I'll go back out there in a few days. He has my number and I will call him also. Give our best to Susan.

LOUIS UIAK (A 334)... Received the beautiful life membership card. Thanks a lot. I shall cherish it as long as I live. I hope these few lines find you and Susan well.

BERTIE CRAIG (DIV HQ)... Your letter arrived today. It was addressed correctly but went some place for a few days according to the envelope. I called Wm. C. Jones and here is his correct address. I promised to stop in soon and is anxious to hear from you. We have our air reservations and will arrive in Sioux Falls about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, 8 August. If I'm late for the meeting just take care of the business and leave the fighting until I arrive. We will make our hotel reservations as soon as the info arrives. I assume it will be the Holiday Inn and we would prefer the second floor in view of recent Vegas problems. Pearle sends her love to you both.

SPEROS DELLAS (E 333)... Just received my lifetime membership and believe me, it's fully a great feeling to know that I am now a lifetime member of The Railsplitters.

MARY & AL FAVRE (B 638)... Sorry to be late with my dues. So much has been happening. There is really no excuse though, no longer than it takes. Sending a little extra, you can use it as you see fit. Sorry not to make the Portland Reunion. A Railsplitter from Stonington, Illinois called me but there was not time to make the arrangements. Hope to see you in Sioux Falls. Keep sending THE RAILSPLITTER as we enjoy it. We are in the process of moving so will send our new address.

VERNON SEITZ (C 334)... We apologize for the mistake and trouble we caused. I am a Life Member of the DAV and that is why I got it mixed up. Sending my lifetime membership dues and again am sorry for the mixup.

WALTER WISNIEWSKI (M 333)... Sending a contribution to help pay for the Railsplitters Mailing List as I am paid up through 31 Dec. 81.

DON HIMES (QM)... Am enclosing membership application and dues check for Gordon Van Meter. Gordon was a member of my 84th QM Company. I last saw him when we were both stationed at Fort McPherson in '56. He was a fine Platoon Sgt in WW II and remained afterward in the Regular Army. So far I've covered all the Service and Retired organizations that I can think of. Only other possibility that I can think of is that almost all State Headquarters of American Legion publish a newspaper or magazine periodically. So, if we had someone in each state write them, we might reach a few who may not read the national magazine. Hope to see you in The Badlands.

BERNIECE & BILL MCLAUGHLIN (B 771)... Hope we aren't too late with Bill's life membership. We would love to attend the reunions but since Bill had the stroke 5 years ago we are limited in our traveling. He does enjoy reading the letters and things that come in the mail. Thank you for the decal, we will display it proudly.

JANE & BILL GERRITY (SV 333)... Thanks for taking the time to write me and remind me about the dues I owe. Always glad to hear from you and to get THE RAILSPLITTER. Can't get the paper if I don't pay my dues. Sorry about the oversight on my part. Have bad news for you and the Boys. Thomas Donovan passed away a few weeks ago. He was with the 84th from Camp Howze to The Elbe River. We were in SV 333 together. I never go to attend a reunion but hope to get to one soon. Our weather in Buffalo has been very cold and stormy but we are all well, so we have no complaints. You and the staff are doing a great job sending us all the latest news. You take care and hope to hear from you again.

ARNOLD MUCH (C 309 E)... Thank you for your letter and sending me copies of THE RAILSPLITTER. I sure enjoyed reading them. If you have other copies available, would sure be grateful if you would send them to me. Am enclosing check for '81 & '82 dues, contribution for the Mailing List and Gen Bollings Portrait, and please send me the Railsplitters Trail Map. We are planning on attending the '81 Reunion in Sioux Falls. If you have any information available, we would appreciate receiving it. If you have any news of anyone from C 309 Engineers, I would appreciate reading about them. Hope to see many of them at Sioux Falls. Again I'm sorry for being so late answering your letter. Thanks again.

JOYCE & HOWARD NELSON (DIV HQ)... Here it is the end of February already. It doesn't seem long ago that we were all out in Portland having a good time at another Railsplitters Reunion! Joyce and I are looking forward to Sioux Falls. Oliver Day gave me a list of names of the Railsplitters that were from Minnesota. For all those listed from St. Paul, Minneapolis and neighboring communities, I looked up their phone numbers. Then I began calling them and all I called were interested to hear some one tell them about the Railsplitters Society. With one exception, all were interested in joining the Society and going to Sioux

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Falls if at all possible. I gave them your name and address and hope they have all contacted you in the meantime. I am enclosing a list of names and addresses so you can check your records. All I talked with were anxious to get our publications and to learn the whereabouts of those they served with in WW II. I am going to Florida and hope to see some Spring Training Baseball games while down there. We have spring weather up here in Minnesota, so we really don't have to be a "snow bird" to enjoy some warm weather. The last several days our temperature has been in the high 50's. I hope this finds both of you in good health and keeping busy. Joyce & I look forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls along with all the other Rail splitters. I'm sure we will all have a good time and see some new "BLUE DOTTERS."

ANTONIO CHACON (C 333) ... Am sending a $4 money order, in-
cluding one dollar that I owe you. The other 3 are for two more of
these patches or whatever they are called. I want to thank you for the
letter you sent me, it will help me a lot, now I can correct my discharge papers.
I would like to know where I can get aehod of that Viking Book that you
mention in your letter; can I buy one. If so, please send me the address.

JOHN BOYLAN (D 333) ... Do you have any of the Railsplitter
Trail maps available? Thank you for your help.

ROBERT ANDERSON (I 334) ... I sure would like to have the ad-
dresses of Ray Owens and Norman Siedensticker of Company I. I was
accidentally shot on May 9, 1945 at Seehausen. I found a Railsplitter at
Giddings, Texas; he is the first contact I have had since that day in
Germany. I am sure glad to hear from and about some Railsplitters.
Please make me a member. Send me anything you have on I Company.

A. J. COLELLA (A 335) ... I was out with a friend of mine, Sol Gross, and he informed me that he belongs to The Railsplitter Society. I have never heard of this organization. I was a Rifle Squad Leader and wounded in action on 1 December 1944. I would like to be a member of The Rail-
splitters Society. Can you put my name in the Mailing List? Would also
like to have a Railsplitters Trail map.

BOB CURTIS (A 334) ... Talked by telephone with a Railsplitter from New York who had lost contact with the Society. He requested my forward his name to you so he could rejoin the outfit. He is a pharmacist, and was here visiting his son, also a pharmacist, who is enrolled in the College of Pharmacy where I am the administrator. He was talking with a friend of his son, who happened to be one of my students, and he mentioned the Battle of The Bulge, and that's how we got together by phone. Small world! Best of luck to you and your family in this new Year.

GEORGE AMBES (DIV HQ) ... While vacationing in Mexico I met a Railsplitter, Dallas B. Smith. It turned out he was a Lt. in I 335. He did not know about our organization and wants to become a member. Please send him all necessary forms. Best regards.

MARTIN WASSERMAN (M 335) ... Thank you for your letter. Am very happy that you contacted me and would very much like to be in The Railsplitters Mailing List. I was originally on the mailing list but after moving several times we lost contact. I never lived at 1411 Ave. V in Brooklyn and did not receive the mailing list or 1 Nov. issue of THE RAILSPITTER. Kindly send all correspondence to my current address.

STEPHEN KRZYZANIAK (D 335) ... Thank you for the letter and the decal. I really appreciate it and will affix it for my car. I would like to purchase a couple Railsplitter caps. Since I was stricken by a heart attack in November, I did not see the November issue of THE RAIL- SPLITTER with all the information about the caps. In '74 and '75, we visited Europe and saw much of the battleground we covered during the War. The highlight was when my wife stood atop the wind barrel in Heidelberg that has the dance floor. It was quite a thrill for her. Passed through your home town of Nashville on several occasions. Enjoyed that community.

JOE VOSS (D 335) ... Sending my dues for '81. Keep up the good work; enjoyed THE RAILSPITTER very much. This summer I went to see an Old Railsplitter who lives in El Paso, Texas. He would like to pay his dues. Please contact Joseph W. Jackson. (Still waiting on his dues—ED)

JOSEPH PANE (L 333) ... I'm a little late for my '81 dues, so I will include next year's and God willing be on time! It was a lonely year after losing my wife—so many memories. Like waiting it out while I was a POW and not knowing how Jane was doing as she carried my first child. We always talked about making another Reunion and now it's too late!!! We should all take heed. We are not getting any younger, so stop talking and start doing and you will never be sorry!! Well, I guess I've rambled on long enough. Thanks for listening.

ANDREW S. MONROE (HQ 327) ... Am sorry I have waited so long to answer your letter. Was glad to hear from you. I have already put the decal on my car's bumper. Am sending $10 as an installment on my Life Membership. Will pay the rest in monthly installments. Guess you have heard of Bill Monroe, The Bluegrass Music Star? He and I are cousins. We were raised about a mile and a half apart. He operates the Bean Blos- som Music Park a short distance from your place. Also I have a brother living in Rushville. That is about all I have for now. Will try to be prompt with my Life Membership installments. Wishing you and Mrs. Keller the very best.

GUY PELUSO (I 334) ... Sending $7-4 for dues and 3 for whatever!!

MELBA & BILL STOREY (L 335) ... Well, late again—have been sick since September. Haven't been out of the house except to the Doctor

and Barber. I want another tag and 4 decals. Met Calvin High (SV 333) and feel sure the license plate did the truck. That is why I want another; want to put it on my wife's car—she does all the driving now. Put the balance on the Mailing List as it is getting pretty thick.

FRANCIS YATOR (SV 333) ... The DC Chapter of The Railsplitters Society is alive and well. We met at Fort Meyer, Arlington, VA on Saturday, 4 April 81. We had a crowd of 22 Railsplitters, including 10 very nice looking ladies. We were pleased to have Anita & Bob Weigelt (M 333) from Oswego, NY who were in town for Bob's Dental Convention. Also Maxine & Fred Schumacher (M 333) from Gettysburg, PA. Both couples are friends of the Chuck Foremans. Also present were Leonara, Joseph & Ed Thierry (HQ 333); Britta & Fritz Kraemer (HQ 335) and daughter Madeline Bryant; John Campbell & Bud Leinbaugh (K 333); Betty & John Cobb (SV 333); Phyllis & Clyde Boden (A 557); Marian & Chuck Foreman (M 333); Elizabeth & Bill Stickles (SV 334 and Jeanette & Francis Yator (SV 333). We had a happy get acquainted hour then moved into the dining room for an excellent dinner. After eating we moved back out and had a miniature "Hernandos Hideaway" until we reluctantly broke up. Mrs. Britta Kraemer told us about her life in Germany during the War while Fritz was fighting with the 84th. And of their meeting after the war was over. It was a most interesting and touching account. Received THE RAILSPLITTER and the tour brochure. We plan to attend the Sioux Falls Reunion and hope to see you and Susan in August. We, the DC Chapter, would be glad to try to stir something up if we can for Rail- splitters visiting the nation's capital. Please give us a call and a little notice. Some of us may at least be able to act as guides to the more im-
portant places in town. My phone number is 301-559-8851. Our chapter is also happy to officially or unofficially represent the 84th at functions in Washington DC or Arlington, Virginia. Stay well!!

IRA TOLER (Recon) ... Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate all the work you are doing for the 84th. Sorry I haven't been in touch for 2-3 years but I've had medical problems with my lungs and eyes—and medical problems seem to really drag you down. Wish I were able to help you. I feel you've done a tremendous job redesigning our Rail- splitter paper. It looks better every issue and really packed with Rail- splitter news. I don't imagine you get much time for yourself or family. Noticed some letters from Recon men in the latest issue. Also some new members joining up after all these years. I'm glad to see Recon getting more and more active. As you know, Sam Olson of California has taken over as ramrod of Recon. He is doing a grand job as our leader; got 29 men out at Hot Springs in '80 and hoping for 35-40 at Elkhart, Indiana in '81 with Wil Snyder as host. I've lost contact with Bill Sofield—would you please send me his current address? I'm enclosing a three dollar bill ($10) and asking that you send me two Railsplitter license plate frames. (Sorry, don't carry that item—ED) Keep the balance for our Division postage fund or whatever you deem best. Please include 3 or 4 decals. Thank you. I turned 59 on April 9!! In '45, on 9 & 10 April we were cap-
turing Hannover and pushing on to The Elbe—36 years gone by!! My very best to you and yours and I am—as I know you are—ALWAYS PROUD TO BE AN 84th TEAM MEMBER. Take care & God Bless. One last note—I feel the “free loader” situation is ridiculous. If a man who served in the 84th Division doesn’t think it’s worth 4 or 5ducks a year to keep the 84th alive plus all the contacts, etc.—that man doesn’t know what the hell VALUE is!! If he doesn’t pay the dues—he should get NOTHING until he does—unless he is in dire need and circumstances and then we should help him.

THELMA & JOHN HURNEY (K 335) ... As we read in THE RAIL- SPLITTER, you wanted to know who the Gold Star Mothers were. I wanted to let you know that I am a Gold Star Mother. Our Son was killed in Vietnam on 15 January 1969. His name was Joseph E. Hurney. I am proud and also sad to be a Gold Star Mother. Thank you. Fr. John— received my life membership card and thanks a lot. Hope to see you in August in Sioux Falls.

DELORES SCHWEBEL (Assoc L 334) ... Enclosed is a check for my 1981 dues. My husband passed away last May and I did not know that you still cared for the widows to continue in The Society, that is the reason this is late. He had just joined and was so happy to know about all the trips and get togethers and too bad he could not have taken some of them.

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stagebill

Vol.X, No.9

MAY 1981

CONTENTS

7 BACK TO BASICS
by Martin-Gottfried

13 THE PROGRAM

22 CHAMBER MUSIC
by Herbert Kupferberg

40 MAY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

46 FACILITIES AND SERVICES

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have become less necessary. We don't feel we have to see this drama or that anymore. Haven't you noticed?

To be specific, the old feelings went out of fashion in 1956. That was when Samuel Beckett's *Waiting for Godot* opened on Broadway and closed down the era of straightforward, logical plays—"natur-

mustn't blame *Godot* for that, for it is one of the great plays and has more laughs and tears than most. But Beckett's drama introduced audiences—and, more important, playwrights—to "theatre of the absurd," as it came to be called. This was a theatre without care for story or sense or character. Realism was dismissed in favor of cartoon and caricature and a two-dimensional look. Non-sequiturs were justified as reflecting a human inability to communicate, or the meaninglessness of existence. For the theatre was now dedicated to cosmic problems.

Some of our playwrights took rather easily to this new style. It is easier to deal with eternity than with today. The plays of Tennessee Williams had been growing outlandish anyhow. The lyric poetry of his *Glass Menagerie* and *Streetcar Named Desire* had already given way to bizarre characters in *Night of the Iguana* and ev-

Based on a true episode that took place in England in 1908, Rattigan's classic drama recounts the struggle of a wronged middle-class family to clear its name in the face of overwhelming governmental bureaucracy. Above: Remak Ramsay and Giulia Pagano in the current production at the Eisenhower Theater. At right: David Haller and Remak Ramsay.

alistic" plays—the era of Lillian Hellman and Arthur Miller and William Inge. We

en cannibalism in *Suddenly Last Summer*. For Williams, it seemed, absurdism simply gave him license to do what he'd been sliding toward anyhow. Now he could stop restraining himself for reasons of coherence and structure. He could just take the plunge.

I'll tell you how quickly things changed. Just after *Suddenly Last Summer*

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mer, a college student named Arthur Kop-
it wrote a parody of Williams' play. Kopit's
joke was not only produced in New York,
but actually became a long run hit! This
was *Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You*
*In The Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad.*

So, anything went in drama. Audiences no longer had to comprehend or care. Eugene Ionesco and Jean Genet became instant masters though Ionesco wrote trivia and Genet had a one-way mind on a perverted street. Edward Albee, who had gotten off to so promising a start with *The Zoo Story*, took his cue from the new fashion in nonsense and ran loose with *Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* The play had dramatic power indeed, but who was to make sense of it? Albee never did achieve the tremendous promise of those plays and I fear the undemanding, all-excusing absurdist style was to blame.

For what the movement to absurdism
did was excuse playwrights from the dis-
ciplines of plotting, of building, of cre-
ating and writing to character, of making
sense, of winning an audience.

Mind you, this was happening at a
time when we were avoiding discipline
on all fronts. Representational art, the
pictures we could recognize, had been re-
placed by abstract expressionism; rock
and roll became America's popular mu-
sic, we were in the midst of a rising chaos
that would crest in the Sixties with my-
riad revolutionary movements. In every
respect, it seemed, there was a loss of
faith in traditional values—in the very i-
dea of having values in the first place.

Doubtless, America needed such a
shake-up; doubtless it had become com-
placent, for otherwise none of the up-
heaval would have been invited or hap-
pened. For the moment, anyhow, natur-
alistic theatre was dead, and those play-
wrights who so recently had been part of
a golden age were now obsolete. Some,
like Hellman and Inge, tried to adapt
their styles to absurdism and failed. They
should have stayed (Continued on page 19)

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## Eisenhower Theater

### CAST

(in order of appearance)

Ronnie Winslow........... DAVID HALLER
Violet.................. ANN MacMILLAN
Arthur Winslow........... RALPH CLANTON
Grace Winslow............ ELIZABETH OWENS
Dickie Winslow............ LEE TOOMBS
Catherine Winslow....... GIULIA PAGANO
John Watherstone........ MICHAEL TYLO
Desmond Curry............ JAMES HIGGINS
Sir Robert Morton....... REMAK RAMSAY

### UNDERSTUDIES

For Remak Ramsay, Ralph Clanton and James Higgins: Dalton Dearborn.

For David Haller, Lee Toombs and Michael Tylo: Ted Holland.

For Giulia Pagano, Ann MacMillan and Elizabeth Owens: Margaret Warncke.

The action passes in the drawing-room of a house in Kensington, and extends over two years of a period preceding the war of 1914-1918.

### ACT I

Scene 1: A Sunday morning in July.

Scene 2: An Evening in April.

Nine months later.

### ACT II

Scene 1: An evening in January.

Nine months later.

Scene 2: An afternoon in June.

Five months later.

### The Winslow Boy: A Historical Note

The Winslow Boy was based on a real cause celèbre, the Archer-Shee case in London during the years before the first world war. The case had all England following its daily progress in 1908. George Archer-Shee was the model for Rattigan's Winslow Boy.

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Who's Who

REMAK RAMSAY (*Sir Robert Morton*), was last seen in New York in the Phoenix Theatre's *Save Grand Central*. Prior to that, he appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House in the Tom Stoppard/André Previn play *Every Good Boy Deserves Favour*. His Broadway productions include Mr. Stoppard's *Dirty Linen* and *Jumpers*; *Private Lives* opposite Maggie Smith; *On the Town*; *Half a Sixpence*; *Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen*; and Art Buchwald's *Sheep on the Runway*. He was seen off-Broadway in *After Magritte*; *The Real Inspector Hound*; *Hang Down Your Head and Die*; as the mad Major Barttelot in Simon Gray's *The Rear Column* and in the Public Theatre productions of All's Well That Ends Well and John Guare's *Landscape of the Body*. He was seen in *The Rehearsal* and *Tonight at 8:30* for the Phoenix Theatre. He starred opposite Rosemary Harris in Somerset Maugham's *Home and Beauty* at the Kennedy Center and played Hector to Nancy Marchand's Hesione in the Williamstown Theatre production of *Heartbreak House*. He toured in *Star Spangled Girl*; *School for Wives*; *The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie*; *The Matchmaker*; and as Hysterium to Zero Mostel's Pseudolus in *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the*

*Forum*. In addition to his legitimate theater work, he has been seen on television in *Funny Papers* with Carroll O'Connor; *On Our Own*; and *The Guiding Light*. His films include *The Tiger Makes Out*; *The Stepford Wives*; *The Great Gatsby*; *The Front*; and *Simon*. A graduate of Princeton University, Mr. Ramsay received his theatrical training at the Neighborhood Playhouse and with David Craig.

RALPH CLANTON (*Arthur Winslow*) has appeared with Roundabout in *The Philanderer*; *You Never Can Tell*; and *Candida*. A native of California, he received his theatrical training at the Pasadena Playhouse. He began his distinguished career on Broadway as Malcolm in *Macbeth* with Maurice Evans and Judith Anderson; followed by Cassio in *Othello* with Paul Robeson, Jose Ferrer, and Uta Hagen; *Lute Song* with Mary Martin, and the villain Compte De Guiche in *Cyrano*, also with Jose Ferrer. He played Caesar in *Antony and Cleopatra* with Katharine Cornell and Godfrey Tearle; and was in *Design for a Stained Glass Window* with Charlton Heston and Martha Scott.

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GIULIA PAGANO (Catherine Winslow) was last seen in New York as Ellie Dunn in the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of *Heartbreak House*. At the Cherry Lane Theatre she created the role of Wilhelmina in *The Passion of Dracula*. In regional theaters, Ms. Pagano has played the title role in *Hedda Gabler* at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey; Kate Hardcastle in *She Stops to Conquer* at Syracuse Stage; Daisy Sage in *The Animal Kingdom* at the Hartman Theatre; The Singer in *The Ecstasy of Rita Joe* at the Washington Theatre Club; and Sonya Banks in *After the Rain* at the Loretto Hilton. Other roles include Ruth in the Boston production of *Moonchildren*, Pegeen in *The Playboy of the Western World*, Ophelia in *Hamlet* and Viola in *Twelfth Night*. Recently she was acclaimed for her performance as Miriam on the ABC miniseries, *Masada*.

ELIZABETH OWENS (Grace Winslow), has been seen on Broadway in *Not Now, Darling* directed by George Abbott; *The Play's the Thing* directed by Gene Feist; and *The Lovers* directed by Arthur Penn. Off-Broadway she sang and acted in *Dance on a Country Grave* with musical direction by Lehman Engel; *The Rehearsal* directed by Barry Boys; *Uncle Vanya* directed by Gene Feist; and *Death Watch* directed by Carole Rothman. Her Roundabout Theatre Company appearances include *Oedipus* with Gordon Heath; *Misalliance* with Ruth Warrick; *The Father* with Robert Lansing; *Right You Are*... with Dorothy Sands; *The Master Builder* with Paul Sparer; *The Rivals* with Christopher Hewett; and *Othello* with Earle Hyman. Miss Owens made her professional debut in the Living Theatre production of Gertrude Stein's *Doctor Faustus: Lights the Lights*.

DAVID HALLER (Ronnie Winslow) In 1972 Mr. Haller performed the title role in The Pleasantville Music Theatre's production of *Oliver*. In that same year he portrayed Hendrick in the Joseph Jefferson Theatre Company's production of *Rip Van Winkle*. He studied for two years with the Performing Arts Group of Northern Westchester. Most recently he portrayed Peter in *The Diary of Anne Frank* at Brooklyn College.

JAMES HIGGINS (Desmond Curry) was born and educated in England. He appeared on Broadway in *The Zulu and the Zayda* and spent several years in Seattle as a member of the

Seattle Repertory Theatre and A Contemporary Theatre where he played leading roles in *The Contractor*; *Old Times*; *Twigs*; *The Bald Soprano* and *The Hollow Crown*. For the past two seasons on Broadway he played the role of the judge in *Whose Life is it Anyway?* and was featured in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of *Stevie*.

ANN MacMILLAN (Violet) played Myra in *Summer* at the Philadelphia Drama Guild and Fiona in *Big Bad Mouse* at The National Theatre, Washington, D.C. with Eric Sykes and Jimmy Edwards. Her New York roles include Mistress Quickly in *The Merry Wives of Windsor* and Mrs. Henderson in *Shadow of a Gunman*. Regional work includes Mrs. Lovett in *Sweeney Todd*, Widow Quinn in *The Playboy of the Western World*, Amanda in *Private Lives*, several roles in *Telemachus Clay*; and Ida Reingold in *Dirty Work at the Crossroads*. Ann was in the original Canadian company of *Marat/Sade* in which she played Cucurucu and Simone Everard. She was Narrator for Amnesty International's Concert for Freedom at the Saint Lawrence Town Hall, Toronto. Ann has appeared on the *Wayne and Schuster Show*, and various other television and film productions. She is now a directorial member of the newly formed Works by Women project in New York City, where she recently staged a new play, *The Sacristy*.

LEE TOOMBS (Dickie Winslow) was a Horse on Broadway in *Equus*, which starred Anthony Perkins. He has played several roles in regional theaters, including Michael in Hugh Leonard's *Summer* and Clive in *Five Finger Exercise*— both at Philadelphia's Drama Guild; Peter Van Daan in *The Diary of Anne Frank*; Malcolm in *Macbeth* at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta; Philip in *The Lion in Winter*; and George Gibbs in *Our Town*. His first professional appearance was in Anthony Quayle's production of *Macbeth* in which Mr. Toombs doubled as Donalbain and Young Seward. His television credits include *The Andros Targets*, *Eischeid*, *The Doctors* and a made-for-television movie, *Women at West Point*. Mr. Toombs also played Romeo in a film version of *Romeo and Juliet* produced by W.Q.E.D. in Pittsburgh. He is married to actress Catherine Byers.

MICHAEL TYLO (John Watherstone) recently played Cuigy in *Cyrano de Bergerac* at the Long

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(Continued from pg. 11) true to themselves. Williams' uniqueness proved too personal to be part of a school, but devoting the second half of his career to becoming an absurdist he went straight down the chute. As for Arthur Miller, who once reigned the American stage, he would write with decreasing frequency and urgency. Today, though at 63 he is in the prime of his life, Miller is considered a retired playwright. He has not had a success since 1968's *The Price*.

A new style brought a new generation of playwrights, a gifted generation. Lanford Wilson, David Rabe, Ronald Ribman, Ed Bullins, Sam Shepard—these writers are as talented as any of their predecessors. Yet though they have won the respect of critics, they have not won the affection or enthusiasm of audiences. Rabe and Wilson are not the household names that Miller and Williams were. Sam Shepard never “arrived” as Edward Albee did the morning after the premiere of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? None of

Sir Ralph Richardson stars in David Storey's Early Days, opening at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater on Wednesday, May 27th. Previews on Tuesday evening, May 26th.

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these writers have their new plays pro-
duced on Broadway and, believe me,
that still means something. Like it or
not, Broadway is still the embodiment
of the American theatre. No play can be-
come part of our country's cultural fab-
ric until it is a Broadway hit. And none
of these new writers' plays has been a
Broadway hit. They have integrity, all
right, but lack emotionalism and stage
clout. They don't reach audiences. It is
because they haven't characters and sto-
ries to latch onto.

Am I arguing for a return to the past?
No, earthbound naturalism is irrevocably
old-fashioned. But I am indeed arguing
for a return to discipline and emotional-
ism, to stories and characters, a return to
subjects we can talk about on the way
out of the theatre, a return to the basics
of drama.

Naturalism became obsolete because
it seemed superficial. It was just a copy
of our clothes and living rooms and con-
versational patterns. Its characters were
stereotypes, like those in today's televis-
ion series. Such "naturalism" was exter-
ior. The new absurdist plays tried to

come closer to the reality of our inner
existence.

I'm afraid an audience *just can't see* inner existences. It has come to the conclusion that a play and its characters should be interesting. Audiences also have come to trust what the absurdist plays doubted: the sense in life. We think we are capable of dealing with our problems, even with the irrationality of existence, if irrational it be. We have regained faith in the capability of intelligence and education. So it is not hard for us to demand that a playwright control his play and make sense of it. Perhaps this feeling of ours is a factor of a general complacency like the one that pervaded the fifties, but I don't think so. I think, rather, that this self-confidence—if you like, this *can-do* attitude toward the unknown future—is the very cornerstone of human endurance and progress.

Besides, it's more satisfying to go to
plays that have emotional impact.

Martin Gottfried is a winner of the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism, author of the current Broadway Musicals, and is completing a biography of Jed Harris.

*During May the Opera House will host a new opera, Willie Stark, by Carlisle Floyd shown above with Robert Penn Warren, author of All the King's Men, upon which Floyd's Willie Stark is based.*

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To cite the latest evidence, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, which presents as varied a program as any such group in the country, recently announced that its 1977-78 season had been 97 percent subscribed in advance!

Chamber music can encompass a multitude of musical styles, dimensions and instrumental combinations. Starting with two instruments playing together—for example, a piano and a violin—it builds up through such ensembles as trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, septets, octets and nonets—not to mention the “decemet” of an obscure composer named Franz Gebel. Obviously chamber music is the kind of thing Humpty Dumpty had in mind when he told Alice in *Through the Looking-glass*: “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.”

Along with imprecision of definition goes a certain vagueness of historical precedents. One can pinpoint in time the first opera and the first oratorio; one can even chart with fair accuracy the beginnings of the symphony. But chamber music is harder to pin down; it seems almost always to have been around.

In fact, one could group under the title almost all secular instrumental music through the 17th century, *musica da cama*, or chamber music, being opposed to *musica da chiesa*, or church music. And until around 1800, the “chamber” in which the music was played was likely to be not a public concert hall but a salon in the palace of a member of the nobility—some of whom, like Beethoven’s friend Count Rasouovsky, were not above taking a hand in occasional performances themselves. If chamber music sometimes seems to exude a faintly elegant or refined air, there are reasons.

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a similar characterization can be applied
to almost any chamber ensemble. Even
though the first violinist of a quartet may
serve as a leader in the sense of providing
a kind of focal point for the group, he
(or she) never dominates or directs in the
sense that a symphonic conductor does.

*Pinchas Zukerman leads the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in the Kennedy Center/Carnegie Hall Festival of Festivals in the Concert Hall in May.*

Indeed, when musicians gather for infor-
mal sessions of chamber playing, they
sometimes change chairs, enabling each
to explore all the aspects of the music.

Fritz Kreisler recalled how he, Eugene
Ysäye, Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals and
others used to join in an informal ensem-
ble every summer, noting thoughtfully:
“Ysäye and I alternate in playing the vi-
ola, but the queer thing about it is that
we all want to play second violin.” Si-
milarly, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, him-
self a skilled violinist, preferred the viola
when he and his friends played quartets,
explaining that he liked to sit in the mid-
dle and hear the music all around him.

Chamber music's appeal extends as strongly to amateur performers as to professional. The first full-time touring string quartet in history is generally considered to have been organized by four brothers, Karl, Gustav, Theodor and Georg Muller, who formed their ensemble around 1830 in Brunswick, Germany, and traveled as far as Copenhagen and St. Petersburg offering standards of precision until then unknown. The Mullers have had many famous successors, from the Flonzaley and Budapest Quartets of the generation past, to today's Juilliard and Guarneri.

But chamber playing also has been an exhilarating recreation for countless musicians who do it for the sheer joy of sharing music—which, after all, is a communal rather than an individual art. Johann Friedrich Reichardt, a friend of Haydn and Beethoven and a composer himself, observed of the string quartet form: “Difficult as it is to bring this sort of music to perfection—for the whole and each of its single parts are heard in their entirety and satisfy only in the most perfect intonation, ensemble and blending—it is the first variety of music provided wherever good friends of music meet to play together.”

There exists in the United States to-
day thousands of these “good friends of
music” who meet either regularly or oc-
casionally, on university campuses, in re-
hearsal studios, and even in private homes
and apartments, to play over a trio or a
quartet for no other purpose than sheer
enjoyment. Chamber music requires a dis-
cipline, a reciprocity and a capacity to

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listen to the other fellow such as no other kind of music involves, and it is astonishing how many performers on all levels of aptitude are ready, willing and able to supply all these elements.

It also is surprising—and gratifying—that there are so many concertgoers these days who are ready to respond to the demands inherent in listening to chamber music. True, the medium has expanded beyond the bounds of the string quartet; it includes piano, woodwinds, even brasses. Nearly every great classical composer and many of the romantics have contributed to its repertory, and it even has become descriptive or programmatic in content, as evidenced by such titles as Tchaikovsky's *Souvenir de Florence* and Smetana's Quartet *From My Life*. The 20th century has found it an apt medium, from the impressionistic contributions of Debussy and Ravel to the distinctively modern works of Schoenberg, who wrote five string quartets, and Bartok, who wrote six.

Whether it is ancient or modern, for three instruments or a dozen, chamber music presents qualities of clarity, purity and transparency that are seldom found in such degree elsewhere. Its rigorous demands have served not as a limitation but a challenge to the greatest composers, who might have said of their chamber music, as A.E. Housman said of his poetry:

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> Tears of eternity and sorrow,
> Not mine, but man's.

Charles Ives, the great American composer, who produced a good deal of thoroughly original and individualistic chamber music, wrote on the first page of his String Quartet No. 2 that it was "for 4 men—who converse, discuss, argue, ... fight, shake hands, shut up—then walk up the mountainside to view the firmament."

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Wharf Theatre; and last season appeared as Jack in *Charley's Aunt* at the Meadowbrook Theatre. He has played Mark in *The Shadowbox* in the production directed by Richard Chamberlain at the Charles Playhouse in Boston. He also played Clitandre in *The Misanthrope* under the direction of the late Cyril Ritchard. His work in regional theater includes the Missouri Repertory; Meadowbrook Theatre; and the Alley Theatre in Houston. Among the roles he has played are Leslie in *The Hostage*; Mortimer in *Mary Stuart*; Orlando in *As You Like It*; and the twins, Hugo and Frederick in *Ring Around the Moon*.

DOUGLAS SEALE (Director). Before coming to America, Mr. Seale was Associate Director of London's Old Vic and had staged many critically-acclaimed productions at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre; the Shakespeare Festival at Stratford, Ontario; the Paris Festival; and the Berlin, Amsterdam, Dublin and Vancouver Festivals. Since coming to the United States in 1960, he has been co-director of the American Shakespeare Festival in Connecticut; Artistic Director of Center Stage in Baltimore, the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, and the Philadelphia Drama Guild. In addition, he has staged guest productions at Long Wharf, Hartford Stage Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cleveland Playhouse, and the Shaw Festival in Canada. He has received the Jefferson Award for Best Production 1969 (for G. B. Shaw's *Heartbreak House* at the Goodman Theatre); the Mensa Achievement of the Year Award for 1979; and an Honorary Doctorate from Washington College, Maryland.

GENE FEIST (Producing Director), founded Roundabout 16 years ago, following his active involvement in the development of the burgeoning off-Broadway and resident regional theater scene. A founder of the Fourth Street Theatre in Manhattan, Mr. Feist staged productions at the Cherry Lane Theatre, the East End Theatre, and The Actors Studio in the heyday of off-Broadway and has more than 40 major productions to his credit at Roundabout including *Trumpets and Drums, Uncle Vanya, The Master Builder, Ghosts, The Play's the Thing, The Father, The Seagull, The Circle, What Every Woman Knows, Summer and Smoke, Naked, and Othello*. All were met with great popular and critical success. Mr. Feist has

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both written and directed James Joyce's Dublin, Jocasta and Oedipus, Wretched the Lionhearted, A Toy for the Clowns, and Building Blocks. An all-around theater man, Mr. Feist has provided distinguished classical adaptations of Feydeau's *The Lady from Maxim's*, Salacrou's *Relative Strangers*, Ghosts, The Master Builder, John Gabriel Borkman and Little Eyolf from the Ibsen repertoire; Strindberg's *The Father and Dance of Death*; and Chekhov's *The Seagull* and Uncle Vanya. Since founding Roundabout Theatre Company in 1965, Mr. Feist has been intimately involved as producer or co-producer with his associate Michael Fried on nearly 100 productions, and since 1952, he has staged and produced 35 productions off-Broadway and in the regions. Mr. Feist holds degrees from New York University and Carnegie-Mellon where he has also been a guest director and lecturer—assignments he has repeated at Washington and Penn State Universities, and at West Point.

MICHAEL FRIED (*Producing Director*), was a founder of Roundabout in 1965. Among the great plays that he and Gene Feist have offered in outstanding productions have been *Right You Are...*, Hamlet, *The Play's the Thing*, *Ghosts*, *The Seagull*, *The Circle*, *All My Sons*, *The Rivals*, *What Every Woman Knows*, *Summer and Smoke*, John Gabriel Borkman, *Dear Liar*, *The Rehearsal*, *You Never Can Tell*, *Naked*, James Joyce's Dublin (premiere), *The Philanderer*, *Othello*, *The Promise*, *The ShowOff*, the fortieth anniversary production of *Pins and Needles*, the theatrical premiere of Geraldine Fitzgerald's *Streetsongs*, *Candida*, *Awake and Sing*, *Little Eyolf*, *Family Business*, and Vincent Price's one-man show as Oscar Wilde called *Diversions and Delights*. Mr. Fried has served as a panelist at the First American Congress of Theatre (FACT), which convened at Princeton, New Jersey. He is a member of the Concerned Citizens for the Arts, Advocates for the Arts, and served on The Mayor's Committee for the Public Interest in New York City. Spending many of his formative years in Europe, Mr Fried studied at the University of Vienna and the University of Tubingen in Germany as well as the City University of New York. His considerable talents have included the direction of Roundabout's much-lauded version of *The Promise*. Recent notable productions produced by Mr. Feist and Mr. Fried at Roundabout's two platforms, Stage One and Stage Two, include John Osborne's *Look Back in Anger*, which marked Malcolm

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Visit or phone 254-9803
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### HANDICAPPED PATRONS

Kennedy Center issues a special identification card to assist handicapped persons in purchasing tickets by phone. Information regarding the issue of this card may be obtained by writing *Friends of the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. 20566*. Home and office numbers should be included on all requests. A special box is reserved in the Eisenhower Theater, the Opera House and the Concert Hall, and special seats in the Terrace Theater for the use of patrons in wheelchairs. Aisle seats in the orchestra may also be purchased by those patrons who are able to transfer from wheelchair to theater seat. Elevators within each theater serve the orchestra, box and balcony levels. At each theater, the head usher will arrange, upon request, for a wheelchair patron to enter through a side entrance to avoid steps at the main entrance. Special restroom and telephone facilities for wheelchair patrons are available on the orchestra level of each theater. Garage parking arrangements may be made in advance by phoning the garage. (202) 659-9620. Wheelchairs may be reserved in advance by calling (202) 254-3774. A wireless listening system has been installed in the Eisenhower Theater to aid the hearing impaired.

**NO SMOKING** in any of the auditoriums. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment in any of the auditoriums during a performance are strictly forbidden.

**FIRE NOTICE:** The red lighted exit sign nearest your seat is the shortest route to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency please *do NOT run-walk to the nearest exit* and proceed to the Entrance Plaza (east side of the building).

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# The best way to leave Kennedy Center is through the roof.

## Supper upstairs at the Roof Terrace.

The curtain's down. The garage is packed. But the Roof Terrace is serving a delicious finale! The Roof Terrace Supper. So if you're looking for a perfect way to complete the evening, make sure you make it to the roof.

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Take the elevators located in the Hall of Nations (Concert Hall side of building) to the Roof Terrace level Kennedy Center's Roof Terrace Restaurant. 833-8870.

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McDowell's North American stage debut, Turgenev's *A Month in the Country* with Tammy Grimes and an all-star cast, Osborne's *Inadmissible Evidence*, which brought the great English actor Nicol Williamson back to the New York stage and the current Hedda Gabler starring Susannah York at Stage One and *A Taste of Honey* starring Valerie French and Amanda Plummer at Stage Two.

ROGER MOONEY (Set Designer), made his New York debut as a set designer with Roundabout's productions of *The Blood Knot*, *Heartbreak House*, *Look Back in Anger*; and *The Winslow Boy*. He has designed extensively in Boston for such theater companies as The Boston Repertory Theatre, The Charles Playhouse, and The Next Move Theatre. In addition to his work in the theater, Mr. Mooney has designed several industrial shows, including the recent Geneva Exhibition at Telecom '79 for Western Union International.

JANE GREENWOOD (*Costume Designer*) is a native of Liverpool, England and was resident designer at the Oxford Playhouse. Her numerous Broadway credits include *Anna Christie*, *Same Time Next Year*, *A Matter of Gravity*, *A Moon for the Misbegotten*, Richard Burton's *Hamlet*, and the upcoming *West Side Waltz* starring Katharine Hepburn. Off-Broadway works include *The Seagull* directed by Andre Serban, Philip Anglim's *Judgment*, and costumes for the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, and Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. For film Ms. Greenwood designed costumes for the soon-to-be-released *Four Seasons*, starring Carol Burnett and Alan Alda, and *Arthur*, starring John Gilbert and Liza Minnelli. She was most recently represented on Broadway with *To Grandmother's House We Go*.

MARTIN ARONSTEIN (*Lighting Designer*), designed lighting at the Mark Taper Forum for *Says I, Says He, The Comedians, Henry IV, Part I, Volpone, Othello* and *Division Street*. For the Ahmanson Theatre, he recently designed the lighting for *On Golden Pond* and *Cause Celèbre*. Since 1963 he has designed the lighting for more than 150 professional productions. During a 20-year affiliation with the New York Shakespeare Festival, he designed the lighting for all of the Shakespeare productions. As American Lighting Supervisor for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., he

and his associate Lawrence Metzler, have been responsible for the lighting of the Paris Opera, La Scala, The Berlin Opera, The Bolshoi Ballet, The Australian Ballet, The D'Oyly Carte and the Vienna Opera. Notable among more than 80 of his Broadway productions are *Royal Hunt of the Sun*, *Tiny Alice*, *Cactus Flower*, *George M!*, *Dames At Sea*, *How Now Dow Jones*, *Forty Carats*, *Promises, Promises, Hello Dolly*, *The Blackstone Magic Show* and *Home*.

PHILIP CAMPANELLA, (Musical Director), has composed incidental music for dozens of productions ranging from Yeats's *Purgatory* to Molière's *The Imaginary Invalid*. At the Roundabout he has supervised incidental music for over 30 productions, and has composed original scores for *Look Back in Anger*, *Summer and Smoke*, *What Every Woman Knows*, *James Joyce's Dublin* (music and lyrics), *The Rivals*, *All My Sons*, *The Circle*, *The Seagull*, *Ghosts*, *Conditions of Agreement*, *Taming of the Shrew*, *The Master Builder*, *She Stoops to Conquer*, *Uncle Vanya*, *Hamlet*, *The Philanderer*, *John Gabriel Borkman*, and *Naked*. He currently appears throughout the country as Musical Director for Geraldine Fitzgerald and Maxene Andrews.

SIR TERENCE RATTIGAN (Playwright). Born June 10, 1911, Terence Rattigan attended Harrow and Oxford on scholarships. His father, a failed diplomat, destined Rattigan for the diplomatic service. Determined from childhood to be a playwright, however, Rattigan left Oxford when *First Episode*, a drama co-authored with a classmate, enjoyed a brief London run in 1934. Rattigan's father agreed to support his son while he wrote for two years in exchange for Rattigan's promise that he would enter diplomatic service if he did not earn success as an author during that period. Rattigan won his gamble at the last possible moment when his romantic comedy *French Without Tears* was booked into a West End theater, to fill in for a flop, where it stayed for nearly three years. *French Without Tears* and his wartime comedy *While the Sun Shines* made Rattigan the only author ever to have had two plays give more than 1,000 performances each in the West End. Among Rattigan's dramas, highly regarded for their beautiful craftsmanship and psychological insight are *The Winslow Boy*, which won the New York Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Foreign Play of the 1947-48 Broadway season. *The Browning Version*, *The Deep Blue Sea*, *Separate Tables*,

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Ross, After Lydia, and his last play, *Cause Celèbre*. Rattigan also wrote 22 screenplays and seven original television scripts. When the "Angry Young Man" revolution and Absurdism dominated British theater in the late 50s and the 60s, Rattigan's reputation and popularity declined. Beginning in 1970, however, critically and commercially successful revivals of seven of Rattigan's plays, capped this year by the National Theatre's doublebill of *The Browning Version* and *Harlequinade*, have raised his canon to the status of classics. Rattigan was knighted in 1971 and died on November 30, 1977.

## ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY,
under the dynamic leadership of its founders and Producing Directors, Gene Feist and Michael Fried, has won solid recognition as one of the leading theater institutions in New York City and the nation. Producing continually for 52 weeks per year, the company is currently celebrating its fifteenth anniversary season with its 1980-1981 Festival of World Theatre. With its two playhouses, Stage One and Stage Two nestled into New York's charming Chelsea district, Roundabout holds firmly to its distinctive programming standards set and maintained by Feist and Fried, its international repertoire, and its founding mandate of bringing the very best productions of the rarely-seen works from the classical and contemporary dramatical canon by the world's greatest playwrights to the broadest possible audience at affordable prices. Roundabout also has the distinction of providing some great plays with what are considered critically their definitive performances. Regularly cited as "the best and most distinguished theater company in New York," Roundabout presents in its fifteenth year the sell-out engagement of *Inadmissible Evidence* starring Nicol Williamson, *Don Juan in Hell*, *Hedda Gabler* which introduces enchanting actress Susannah York to the North American stage, the currently-touring *The Winslow Boy*, and *A Taste of Honey* with Valerie French and Amanda Plummer. Still slated for Stage One this year is *Juno and the Paycock* starring the inimitable Geraldine Fitzgerald. Roundabout's eclectic canon since its beginnings has included masterpieces by Shaw, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Pirandello, Brecht, Strindberg, Chekhov, Goldsmith, Molière, Feydeau, and Molnar, as well as notable contemporary dramatists including Sir Terence Rattigan, Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Athol Fugard, Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett,

John Whiting, John Osborne, Shelagh Delaney, and William Inge. Such recent productions as *Look Back in Anger* starring Malcolm McDowell, *A Month in the Country* starring Tammy Grimes, *Diversions and Delights* starring Vincent Price, and Geraldine Fitzgerald's *Streetsongs* have received international accolades.

### Roundabout Theatre Company, Inc.

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### Staff for "The Winslow Boy" Tour

General Manager ............ Paul B. Berkowsky
Company Manager ............ Jerry Livengood
Production Stage Manager ...... Pat Tolson
Stage Manager ............ Michael S. Mantel
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Assistant to General Manager ... Vicki Rubin
General Press

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## ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY, INC.
### BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Callman Gottesman
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AUSTRALIA—seven tapestries for the South Gallery representing The Creation, designed by John Coburn.

AUSTRIA—a crystal chandelier for the Opera House and additional light fixtures.

BELGIUM—mirrors for the Grand Foyer, and for the Opera House.

BRAZIL—fiberwork sculpture by Jacques Douchez in the Hall of States.

BULGARIA—a sculpture by Professor V. Minekov.

CANADA—Eisenhower Theater stage curtain.

COLOMBIA—a metal sculpture by Eduardo Ramirez on the south circular drive.

DENMARK—a porcelain relief by Inge-Lise Koefoed for the Concert Hall lobby.

EGYPT—an alabaster vase, circa 2600 B.C., for the box tier of the Eisenhower Theater.

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FRANCE—two tapestries by Henri Matisse and two sculptures by Henri Laurens for the box tier lobby of the Opera House.

GERMANY—bronze panels sculpted by Jurgen Weber placed along the Entrance Plaza.

GREAT BRITAIN—sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth.

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ISRAEL—artworks and complete furnishings for the Concert Hall lounge.

ITALY—all the marble for the exterior and interior of the building, cut to specifications.

JAPAN—the Opera House stage curtain, Bicentennial gift to complete the Terrace Theater.

LESOTHO—a mohair tapestry.

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SRI LANKA—two handcrafted standing brass oil lamps.

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SWITZERLAND—a sculpture by Willy Weber for the Concert Hall lobby.

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SUPPLEMENT WINTER ISSUE 1981

# A Tribute to Margaret McNamara

## Anne Richardson
Named Acting
Chairman of RIF

Mrs. Elliot L. Richardson, a longtime member of the RIF board, has been named Acting Chairman of Reading Is Fundamental.

In accepting the post, Mrs. Richardson said, "The loss of

Margy McNamara is too large to be measured, but I know that she would want nothing more than to see RIF continue and flourish as it did under her leadership.

"I am confident that Reading Is Fundamental will continue to grow as a force for literacy in our nation. RIF is a program that works, creating enthusiasm for reading wherever it goes. I look forward to working closely with Ruth Graves, RIF's able president, the fine staff she has assembled, and with RIF's talented, diverse and dedicated team."

"The RIF organization is in fine condition. All of us—members of the RIF board and staff—are determined to continue the work that Margaret McNamara began."

### Public Service Work

Anne Hazard Richardson's public service work has covered a wide field. At present, she is a member of the board of the Washington Performing Arts Society and also chairman of the Community Advisory Board of Second Genesis, an organization that works to rehabilitate drug addicts.

In the past, she has served with the National Reading Council, the National Center for Voluntary Action, the United Fund, and the Urban Service Corps. In 1963 and again in 1966, she was elected to the Brookline, Mass., Town Meeting for three-year terms. She has also been a member of the League of Women Voters.

Her husband, Elliot, has held four cabinet posts. He served as U.S. Attorney General and as Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Commerce. He also served as United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James's and as Ambassador-at-Large for the Law of the Sea.

## Two Board Members Remember Margy's Work, Dedication

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two members of the Reading Is Fundamental Board of Directors who have worked closely with Margaret McNamara over the years are Kathryn Lumley and Leo Beebe.

"We were together in the beginning," Mrs. Lumley says. "Margy and I began working on a dream 16 years ago, a dream that no child in the District of Columbia would go through life without books of his own.

# Founder of Reading Is Fundamental Devoted Fifteen Years to Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Mrs. Robert McNamara, founder of Reading Is Fundamental, died Tuesday, February 3, at home in Washington. Shortly before her death, Mrs. McNamara was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian honor, for her work with RIF.

A memorial service was held February 6 at Washington Cathedral. Mrs. McNamara is survived by her husband, Robert, three children—Margaret (Mrs. Robert Pastor), Kathleen, and Robert Craig—a granddaughter, Tiffin Margaret, and a sister, Katherine Craig.

"But Margy's dream was big enough to take in the whole country. And with her unselfish love of children and her cheerful dedication, she made her dream a reality."

Leo Beebe, who is also vice-president of RIF and has been a board member since 1968, spoke of the great loss to Robert McNamara and the McNamara family. He said, "But all

Margaret McNamara's last public appearance, at the White House January 16, was in character, symbolic of her grace and her courage. Because she was being honored, she felt obligated to attend, and although very weak, she went to the White House and, in her wheelchair, sat through the entire ceremony. As usual, she smiled a lot.

Later, she told a friend, "I really couldn't believe the Medal was for me. And, when you think about it, it really is for all those thousands of people who have worked so hard for RIF."

But anyone who had the good fortune to

of us at RIF who were associated with Margy also know an acute loss.

"Anyone who ever knew Margaret McNamara was touched by her positive attitude toward everything she did. She was a woman of tremendous strength. She had a kind of genius for personal relationships. She made it look easy, but she was unique."

know Margy McNamara knows perfectly well that the Medal of Freedom was for her—for her persistence, her dedication, her belief, her remarkable effort over 15 years that has made Reading Is Fundamental the force that it is today in this country. She was an indomitable woman.

Over the years, while attending to the manifold duties demanded of the wife of the President of the World Bank and as the mother of three children, Mrs. McNamara managed to find the time to be involved thoroughly with RIF. She traveled throughout the country, visiting local projects, lending her name, her ideas and her charm to local events, speaking at many functions, raising funds.

She recently recalled a trip to New York City one hot July when, with an associate, she stepped into a taxi lugging her heavy, ubiquitous "book bag." On a fund-raising mission, she wanted to show potential contributors precisely the kinds of books that were making readers out of RIF's youngsters.

"Remember that trip and that taxi driver?" she asked, smiling. "He was the one who asked us, 'Are you girls selling books?' Well, I guess we were."

Mrs. McNamara's "book bag" was a permanent part of her luggage. No matter where she went in the country, or indeed in the world, she carried it, heavily laden with a wide variety of children's books. She would pull the books out of the bag to show a seatmate on a plane or the wife of a world leader.

Margy McNamara was modest to a fault. Whenever she was complimented on the achievements of RIF, she inevitably passed on the compliment, and the credit, to those working with her.

Shortly before her death, she was visited by a friend who said, after leaving her, "I left grieving, but I also left inspired. Her spirit is unique and she is leaving in the same splendid manner that she lived."

Ruth Graves, president of Reading Is Fundamental, spoke of Mrs. McNamara's involvement in RIF. "Margaret McNamara was a presence at RIF," she said, "a presence that was always inspiring. She was deeply interested in every phase of our operation and she worked hard at what she did best—persuading the public how important it is for children to have books to read.

"Mrs. McNamara gave a great deal of herself to this program. More important, she made a great contribution to this nation. We at RIF are grateful that her gift was acknowledged with the Medal of Freedom. We shall miss her and we shall always be grateful to have known her."

One of the first volunteers involved with RIF in 1966 was Barbara Atkinson, now Deputy Director of Resource Coordination. Mrs. Atkinson said of Mrs. McNamara, "I feel fortunate that I was able to share her vision with her all these years. She devoted herself to her belief so wholeheartedly that it became real. I feel privileged to have known her and to have worked so closely with her. She shared so much of herself."

RONALD REAGAN
PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA

February 2, 1981

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
1800 K. Street
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

This past November all of us shared in a great victory. It was
a victory that represented the culmination of many months, indeed
many years, of hard work and selfless effort by many individuals.

Speaking for both Nancy and myself, I wish you to know that both
of us appreciate the many hours and outstanding service you and your
fellow surrogate speakers devoted to the campaign.

Dr. Kissinger, thank you for your exemplary assistance as a
speaker on my behalf. The results of your contribution made
significant impact on the results of the election.

We must now begin the task of meeting the challenges we face as
a people and as a nation. We want to and we will, move America ahead.
I look forward to your continued friendship and support as the new
Administration confronts the awsome responsibilities of the 80's.

Again, on behalf of Nancy and myself, thank you for all you have
done.

With warmest personal regards,

FEB 11 1981

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

November 13, 1981

Dear Henry:

You have my deep personal appreciation for the
help you gave us in moving the Saudi AWACS
package to a successful conclusion in the Senate.
I know I do not have to tell you the stakes
which were involved in this sale and its impor-
tance for US national interests in a vital region
of the world, as well as for the credibility of
this country's foreign policy commitments around
the globe.

I am grateful for your willingness to commit
yourself publicly on this issue. Our October 5
luncheon meeting and your statement of support
were invaluable contributions to our ultimate
success. Your support came at a critical juncture
in the debate. Your unparalleled experience in
the Middle East arena and the peace process made
your endorsement especially important. I want to
thank you particularly for your helpful remarks
to the press following the group's announcement.

With the Senate's positive action on the sale, I
am hopeful that we can now move ahead with our
regional strategy and with our efforts in the
Middle East peace process.

NOV 16 1981

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
ON POLAND

The East Room

December 17, 1981

2:01 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. I have a statement which is being handed out but I will read it for the sound media. All the information that we have confirms that the imposition of martial law in Poland has led to the arrest, confinement in prisons and detention camps of thousands of Polish trade union leaders and intellectuals.

Factories are being seized by security forces, workers beaten. These acts make plain there's been a sharp reversal of the movement toward a freer society that has been underway in Poland for the past year and a half.

Coercion and violation of human rights on a massive scale have taken the place of negotiation and compromise. All of this is in gross violation of the Helsinki Pact to which Poland is a signatory.

It would be naive to think this could happen without the full knowledge and the support of the Soviet Union. We are not naive. We view the current situation in Poland in the gravest of terms -- particularly the increasing use of force against an unarmed population and violations of the basic civil rights of the Polish people.

Violence invites violence and threatens to plunge Poland into chaos. We call upon all free people to join in urging the government of Poland to reestablish conditions that will make constructive negotiations and compromise possible. Certainly it will be impossible for us to continue trying to help Poland solve its economic problems while martial law is imposed on the people of Poland, thousands are imprisoned and the legal rights of free trade unions previously granted by the government are now denied.

We've always been ready to do our share to assist Poland in overcoming its economic difficulties but only if the Polish people are permitted to resolve their own problems free of internal coercion and outside intervention.

Our nation was born in resistance to arbitrary power and has been repeatedly enriched by immigrants from Poland and other great nations of Europe. So, we feel a special kinship with the Polish people in their struggle against Soviet opposition to their reforms.

The Polish nation, speaking through Solidarity, has provided one of the brightest, bravest moments of modern history. The people of Poland are giving us an imperishable example of courage and devotion to the values of freedom in the face of relentless opposition.

Left to themselves, the Polish people would enjoy a new birth of freedom. But there are those who oppose the idea of freedom, who are intolerant of national independence and hostile to the European values of democracy and the rule of law.

Two Decembers ago, freedom was lost in Afghanistan. This Christmas, it's at stake in Poland. But the torch of liberty is hot. It warms those who hold it high. It burns those who try to extinguish it.

END

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

December 17, 1981

Dear Henry:

I am most grateful for your representation as a member of the
Presidential Delegation to Egypt for the Funeral of President
Anwar el-Sadat this past October.

This tragic event in our history touched not only the Egyptian
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peace. President Sadat's contributions to peace and humanity
are his legacy to all of us.

As a token of my sincere appreciation for your participation in
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With best wishes and kind regard,

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Suite 520
1800 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006