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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1956
Page
9
Army scientists at Fort Monmouth New Jersey reveal an ultrasonic slicer that cuts quartz into wafers without touching the material. The device boosts usable quartz yield threefold and could save large wartime imports, aiding radar and electronics. A separate Kentucky city ordinance imposes fines for water pistol use and sales.
An 18 year old Private Louis of San Antonio reports strong training after completing six months at Port Bliss. He praises Korean veterans on the cadre and says the captain and first sergeant treated trainees as real soldiers. Louis plans seven and a half years in the Reserve. he wants to attend Texas U afterward. He notes limited PT but enjoys the work with large groups.
The Marine Corps unveils a shift to “the book” Landing Force Manual with Brig Gen Wallace Greene Jr directing recruit training reform at Parris Island and San Diego. He orders transfers of non effectives and assigns ten inspectors to oversee DI work while drill instructors resist the new oversight.
The speaker, Captain Cooke, asserts Marines must learn to live, work, and fight together with unwavering loyalty to the Corps. He condemns excessive sentiment from mothers and stresses a tough training regime, noting new fear gives way to independence after a week.
The destroyer USS Theodore E. Chandler arrived in San Francisco for a three day visit during a major First Fleet training exercise involving 35 ships and 15 000 personnel. The exercise features anti submarine warfare and air defense with public church services invited.
German youth in Mannheim embrace basketball with Army support from the 41st Armored Infantry Battalion. Soldiers supplied equipment, rules education, and coaching to five local schools, creating an international relation program despite shortages. Hans Babies promotes the sport. hundreds of youths now play in an Army-sponsored league.
Bell-Ans tablets with charcoal claim to neutralize stomach acidity faster than leading tablets. Certification tests show Bell-one tablets work in one minute, offering rapid relief. Available for 25 cents.
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