| VOL. I | 10 JANUARY, 1942 | No. NO. XXXI |
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It is believed that production time and money will be saved as a result of this use of plastics. Molded plastic grips and handles are capable of faster production. Being exact replices of the dies in which they are molded, uniformity and accurate assembly to weapons are assured.
This use of plastics has been under development over a period of years. A quantity of pistols with plastic grips have already been delivered to the service
The plastic substitutes are of the phenolic type and withstand long periods of storage, and high and low temperatures. The Ordnance Department requires that service equipment must be produced to meet any conditions in which it might be called upon to serve. These plastics are required to withstand extreme cold of 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit without cracking or breaking, and extreme heat of 170 degrees Fahrenheit without softening, blistering or warping. Unlike most commercial plastic products, the plastic bayonet handles and machine gun grips will bear a dull finish.
Turtleneck pull-over sweaters, gloves, watch caps and scarfs are the hand-knitted articles which the Navy will be glad to receive from volunteer knitters. These articles are part of the authorized uniform of the Navy and, therefore, must be made of dark Navy blue wool and be knitted according to strict specifications.
Knitting directions may be obtained from the Woman's Editor, Office of Public Relations, Navy Department, from local Navy commanding officers, or from the Red Cross. Wool is obtainable without charge from the Red Cross.
Finished articles may be mailed direct to individuals in the Naval service, to specific Naval vessels, to the Officer in Charge, Naval Clothing Depot, 29th St. and Third Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.; Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, Calif., or to the Red Cross for distribution.
Wave to the breeze, O starry flag,
Proud emblem of our glory;
A thousand years and more thy folds
Shall tell sweet freedom's story.
In every clime throughout the world
Where weep downtrodden races,
Thy stars, ablaze with hope sublime,
Shall light despairing faces.
Wave on, wave on, flag of the free,
Each age increase thy glory!
Through all the wreck and change of
time
Proclaim the same sweet story.
At sight of thee shall eyes. grow
bright
And hearts shall beat the faster,
And those who long have cringed to
might
Shall own no tyrant master.
May Peace e'er nestle in thy folds,
No war relentless rend thee;
But shouldst thou need, may patriot
hands
And patriot hearts defend thee.
A thousand years and more be thine,
Dishonor stain thee never;
But on thy folds may RIGHT be writ
Forever and forever! --M. V.
Representative M.J. Maas, of Minnesota, has introduced legislation (H. R. 2675) authorizing a Sailor's Medal and a Marine's Medal to be presented by the President in recognition of distinguished combat service.
Only one medal could be awarded but additional citations would be provided for in the award of a bar or other suitable emblem. The award of a bar would carry an addition of $2.00 per month in pay, as would each subsequent citation.
ACTING WITH exceptional speed, the Senate on Monday, December 22, moved to set up the framework for a million-man Navy when it passed legislation (S. 2149) authorizing an emergency increase in regular naval personnel from 300,000 to 500,000 men and Regular Marine Corps personnel 'from 60,000 to 104,000.
The Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, told the Senate Naval Committee on Monday morning in hearings on the measure that the 500,000 regular personnel would be matched by the same number of men in the Reserve to give the Navy the 1,000,000 men that will be required to man the two-ocean fleet.
This figure, he said, will not be reached before 1947, when the fleet will actually be completed.
The authorization for increasing the Regular Marine Corps is an immediate necessity, Commandant of the Marine Corps told the committee, if the present rate of enlistments is to be maintained.
The Commandant said that few applicants for enlistment in the Marine Corps wanted to enlist in the Reserve.
"I don't know whether it's for sentimental reasons, or what," he said, "but the majority want to enlist in the Regular Marine Corps or not at all." He added that Marine Corps enlistments last week were five times what they were the week before, and that the 60,000 figure will be reached shortly.
Words are of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.--Kipling
"Men are valuable only in proportion to their ability and willingness to work in harmony with other men"
The above motto on the wall of an office in a Navy Yard attracted out attention while we were making a business call. It expresses in concise language just what we are trying to attain. Some time ago we sat in the audience waiting for a concert by a Navy Orchestra. For several minutes before the opening number there was the usual medley of sounds while all instruments were being tuned. We were impressed by the serious and conscientious efforts being made by the various musicians to get all the instruments in tune so they would blend in the desired harmony when the Bandmaster gave the word. The concert which followed was ample proof of the results, which can be attained by blending individual effort into a beautiful harmony.
Some of you may remember one of the early season football games last year when a great University's team suffered a decisive defeat. As the season proceeded this team became invincible. The same men were on the team in the first game but they were individual stars who had not learned teamwork, which is only another word for "ability and willingness to work in harmony with other men". When the proper coordination was achieved the squad of excellent, but ineffective, players became a powerful football machine.
We are working in season and out of season to develop coordination -- "teamwork". The measure of our success in gunnery, and engineering as well as in athletics, and other competitions, will be the extent to which we succeed in developing in our personnel ability and willingness to cooperate in all our assignments. It will help greatly if every man will call to mind the above motto at the beginning of each day's work.
The station at Portland, Oregon, topped the U.S. Navy's recruiting stations during the first five months of the 1941 fiscal year with a ratio of 66.59 enlistments for every 100,000 of the population in its area.
San Fransisco's station was close behind in second place with a mark of 62.60, while Los Angles was third with 62.14, Birmingham fourth with 61.58, and Des Moines, Iowa, fifth with 60.44.
"No man, no matter how efficient, is fit for promotion if his fear of rivalry or his desire to appear to excel, prevents him from training a subordinate to be able to take his place at a moments notice."
------Lord Captain Tros of Samothrace
Divide not your allegience, lad!
You wear the Navy blue.
No man was e'er divided, lad
Who to a cause proved true.
Let singleness of purpose, lad,
Inspire your Navy life;
You'll sail afar, and safely, lad,
Through fog and storm and strife.
Think noble thoughts of Navy, lad,
To make the dark days light;
And noble dreams of Navy, lad,
Will guard you through the night.
You cannot serve two masters, lad!
You know the die you've cast.
Your contract with the Navy, lad,
Was freely made to last.
You cannot wear on one leg, lad,
A "pant" of Navy blue,
And on the other leg, my lad,
A "pant" of lighter hue.
Nor can you keep one leg, my lad,
Ashore and one afloat;
There was never a sailor, lad,
Who did not need them both.
So give your all to Navy, lad!
You'll build a treasure chest
And worry not to fill it, lad!
The Navy does the rest.
About this time the widow, who was seated well up in front, spoke to her little daughter by her side, and said, "My dear, go look in the coffin and see if it is your father."
Having received numerous letters from various members of the so-called stronger sex; and the services of Beatrice Fairfax now being somewhat inconvenient, "J o t t i n g s" herewith endeavors to smooth the rough waters for those unfortunate shipmates who have troubled hearts, heavy feet and light minds.
In keeping with the famous Cougar tradition of the Press, "Second to--None," we herewith publish, the same as the biggest daily newspapers, the letters and answers received by us, that all hands may read and profit thereby.
Dear Jottings:
Before leaving our last port, I met a very nice girl who asked to wear my Navy ring. I let her wear it on condition she return it to me the next time I rated liberty. (I'm in the fourth section). When I called at the address she gave me I was told no such person ever lived there. What shall I do?
Signed,
"A Recruit"
Dear "A Recruit":
Get some time in!
----------------Jottings
Dear Jottings:
I am torn between two conflicting emotions and thought maybe you could help me. I love a very beautiful young gal who also dearly loves me, but until I've been in the Navy a year and get that other ten bucks it's no smoke. On the other hand I could marry a rich old widow who is crazy about me and I would not have to work anymore. What is your advice in this matter?
Signed
"I can't make up my mind"
Dear " I can't make up my mind" ;
If you'll take my advice you'll marry the young girl of your heart. Never marry for money.
----------------Jottings
P. S. Hows to send me the address of the old widow.
Dear Jottings:
I am a Marine private who stands watches in one of the gun mounts. On the midwatch the other night I dozed off just a teeny-weeny minute when the nasty sergeant very rudely awakened me by a hard kick in the "you know where". Now he can't get away with that. How about justice?
Signed,
"Soldier of the Sea"
Dear "Soldier of the Sea":
You got it! Hey, Hey!
Jottings
Dear Jottings:
On my last liberty I met a very worldly woman who took me out and spent lots of money on me. Later on we started drinking and I got dizzy. When I came to I got sore and left her flat. Did I do wrong?
Signed,
"In a Fog"
Dear "In a Fog":
Don't you remember?
----------------Jottings
Dear Jottings:
The other day I bought a chit for the soda fountain and the cashier gave me too much change. Do you think I should return it?
Signed,
"Honest"
Dear"Honest", old boy, old boy:
H------ yes!
----------------Jottings
He's every inch a sailor
There's a swagger in his stride;
He wears a loose Sou'wester
And his pants are full and wide.
He has big bushq eyebrows,
And his pipe is upside down;
You'd know he was a sailor
From his feet up to his crown.
He stands there, grim and grizzled
As the ship ploughs through the
spray;
But he's just a movie "extra"
And he gets three bucks a day.
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