Col Newsom Retires from the USAF After 20 Years of Service
Lt Col Phillip J Newsom retires from the United States Air Force on November 22 1967 after over two decades in service. His career includes 35 WWII European theater missions three years on Okinawa and three years in Germany with multiple stateside assignments. He earned the DFC Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters the Distinguished Unit Citation the WWII Victory Medal and various campaign and service awards. Newsom last commanded the Office of Special Investigations Detachment at Ramstein Air Base Germany. He hosted a West Texas barbecue for Ramstein Gendarmerie and was thanked by local officials with honorary memberships and a framed photograph before settling in San Antonio to pursue art.
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Phillip J. Newsom
USAF
Okinawa
Germany
Newsom
Office of Special Investigations
Ramstein Air Base
Major Newsom
West Texas
Ramstein
Paul Schmalenberger
Carl Williams
Brewster County
Schmalenberger
Einstein On Simplicity Over Possessions
A quotation attributed to Albert Einstein proclaims contempt for possessions, outward success, and publicity and argues for a simple unassuming lifestyle as best for body and mind. The message emphasizes modesty over material wealth.
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Albert Einstein
Alpine School Board names Fifteen to Textbook Committee 1968
At the regular meeting last Thursday night the Alpine School Board named a fifteen member textbook committee for 1968. Members listed include Clarence J. Winn chairman and David W. Bates, Richard J. Baines, Albert V. Hallford, Alice R. Olson, Mary Kay, Jane S. Mills, Donald G. Satterwhite, James R. Miles, Douglas C. Lynn, Patsy G. Web, Edith V. Hale, Margaret Webster, Sara J. Bierschwab and Mike G. Pallaner. The board accepted the resignation of high school English teacher Mrs Flota G. Sutton effective July 2, 1968, and heard a financial report with Patty Winters and approved current bills totaling 9753.62. A fee of 1 for issue of each tax certificate from Alpine ISD Tax Office was approved. Board president was William J. S., secretary Albert V. Harpe, and members Eva Jeanne and John Sotelo attended. Neville Haynes and Keith Morrow were absent.
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Alpine School Board
Clarence J. Winn
David W. Bates
Richard J. Baines
Albert V. Hallford
Alice R. Olson
Mary ©. Kay
Jane S. Mills
Donald G. Satterwhite
James R. Miles
Douglas C. Lynn
Patsy G. Web
Edith V. Hale
Margaret Webster
Sara J. Bierschwab
Mike G. Pallaner
Flota G. Sutton
Arkansas
Patty Winters
Alpine Isd Tax Office
Cuty
William J. S
Albert V. Harpe
Eva Jeanne
John Sotelo
Neville Haynes
Keith Morrow
Christmas Holiday Visits Noted Across Families
Locals report Christmas visits as families gather. Mrs C L Surratt and son H J Surratt, Gordon Ray and family, Mrs Foley and kin, Lee Matt Smith Jr, Mrs Lee Smith, Miss Dorothy Ligon and mother Mss W Frazer all share time with relatives in various communities.
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Gordon Ray
Lee Matt Smith Jr
Lee Smith
Dorothy Ligon
Cerlsylgy’ N.M
Mss .W. Frazer
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Col. Newsom
Phillip L. Newham
Ca Fem
Paul Schmalenserger
Texas
States
St. James
Episcopal Church
N. 6Th St
Evan Davies
Highland Plowen Shop
Mevie Sheppard
Mrs Foley
R. A. Bow
Jack T. Bow
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