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inb iimu nbvvnvi mviiinCOMES TO B.P.I. ASRaymond (Running Wolf) West Assigned Here as Physical InstructorNavy men on the hill are not apt to give war whoops or other Indian elgna when their new physical director enters the R. p. I. gymnasium.He’s too big.Specialist (A) second class Raymond West, whose Cheyenne Indian name is Running Wolf, is f feet 2 inches tail and weighs 220 pounds. He is one of five grandsons of Chief Thunderbolt of the Cheyenne tribe—and the other four are bigger then he Is. One brother. Harvey, fought on Tarawa, usinj; Indian tactics and disposed of morlt; than his share of Japs. Anothe1 brother, Richard, was a well known artist before entering the Navj All five are in service.West was bom in Oklahoma 37 years ago, just one year too late to get hi# 160-acre grant of land from the government. His grandparents, parents and many othe members of his family did receive such grants which have been passed down through the family until the Wests have considerable holdings in Oklahoma.Grandfather Famed Fighter.His grandfather was a famous Indian fighter. His father, Light-foot, and his mother, Flying Coyote, are educated people and prominent members of their community. His mother is a graduate of Carlisle University. Her first two sons shegave both Indian and—well, laterAmerican names. The other three received no Indian names.West believes his parents followed the Cheyenne procedure in naming him. The child was given the name of the first object to meet his parents eye* after his birth. His father must have seen a running wolf. Thus the son’s name.He was educated at Haskell Institute where he gained fame as an athlete and later joined Jim Thorpe’s professional basketball team. He came east in 1927 to play in New York State.Early in the war he became a civilian instructor in a pre-flight school in Georgia. Then he joined the Navy. His wife, who is not an Indian, is still in Georgia where she is a field worker with tbe Red Cross. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.West is very proud of his heritage. Hi# grandfather. Chief Thunderbolt, trained him in Indian customs, ceremonial dances and traditon# of the Cheyenne people. At the same time he was growing up as the average American boy with the background of a pleasant home and a goood schooLUmnlstafceably An Indian.He is unmistakeably an Indian, with all the facial characteristics. The Navy men ask him many questions about his life he says, most of which he answers with stories of one of his (best friends, the grandson of Chief Sitting Bull whose name, believe it or not, is Crazy Bull. Crazy Bull is a well known lecturer on Indian subjects.“Smaller boy# ask me even more questions, West said, They are fascinated by the fact that I am a real Indian even though I wear Navy clothes instead of a blanket The young son of a Navy friend of mine heard an Indian story read in his school room and said to his teacher, 'Indians are not like that* I got one that lives with me and he doesn’t' wear feathers.RUNNING WOLF—That is the Indian name of Specialist (A) second class Raymond West, Navy athletic director who has recently arrived at R.P. I. He is a Cheyenne Indian from Oklahoma, height, 6 feet 2 inches, and weight, 220 pounds. West is one of five brothers all tn service and all even larger than he is.AFTER FOUR DAYSTWO POLICEMENDRAFT BOARD 332About 150 Go to Albany Tomorrow, Another Group of 25 on MondaySix Persons Arraigned on Indictments; All Plead Not GuiltyAfter only four days of session,the shortest period of duty of aRensselaer County grand jury inmany years, that body today bandedup its report to Justice William H.Murray in Supreme Court. Following the arraignment of six persons by Dist, Atty. Earle J. Wiley the jury was discharged by JusticeNew York City Expected to Get Eight to 12-InchFall of SnowMurray with the thanks of the court and words of appreciation for their efficient service to the county.Four indictments, two of them sealed, were returned by the jury. The persons arraigned, all of whompleaded not guilty, wereEdward Lebintritt, Chester Wendell, jr., and Henry' Smeiand, charged with burglary, third degree, and grand larceny at the ium-mer home of Charles Fine, Poesten-kill, Jan. 15 It is charged that the three broke into the house and took away clothing valued at $400. Bail of $2,000 in each case was continued by the court.Tnspnh .T. O’Rourke, burzlarv.The Troy Area today escaped a storm which swept over a great part of Northeastern United States tying up traffic in #ome regions and hampering communications systems as it changed to freezing rain which pulled down wires, it was the second time within a few weeks that this area escaped a storm which hit other sections nearby.The light snow which started to fall hepe during the night naay continue tonight and into tomorrow but at no time is expected to reach proportions of a severe storm, according to the Weather Bureau. Continued cold weather also is promised for tonight and tomorrow. Today’s official low was 6 'above zero.What is styled ax the season’# most severe snow stoim swept over the Middle West yesterday, moved east today on the wmgs ofa fifty-mile-an-hour gale past theGreat Lakes section and threatenedSelective Service Board 332, {or the northern ward#, will send about 15o registrant# to Albany tomorrow morning for pre-induction examinations and another group of about 25 men will go Monday morning.Board 332 received the largest call for men to take their preinduction examination# of any board in the city.Most of the men are father#.Included in the list to go tomorrow are two rookie policemen, James J. Moran, former CatholicCentral High School and aemi-pro athlete, and Joseph p. Warmt, both of whom will be assistant leaders.These two policemen bring to three the rookies who were appointed late Inst year and who have been called. One is in service.The Hit also include# : Charles R.Skinner, Archie I. Dunham, Edwin Chamberlain, Eugene J. Sears, James J. Patti gnelli, Orance H, Gottschalk, James F. Corr, Frank J, Breen, Harry A. VanDerwerken, Johannes Nielsen. Leonard G. Morse, Andrew F. Cavanaugh, John Marks, Kenneth D. Martin, leader; Benjamin J. Fountain. Leo A, Vadnais, William J. Tyrell, John J. Pulensky, Edward F. Shaw, John E. Snyder, William E. Dewan, Albert H. Bramer, Vincent J. Sherry, George T. Danbury, Edwin Jones, William P. Roberts. Harold A. Gaunay, Pasquale F. Cassale, Joseph A. Carignan, Willard T. Nelson,Kenneth E. Smith, George H.Chartres, Albert R. Hiller, John Harkness. Paul Denianczyk.And: Donald T. EHis, Felix N.Champitto, Harold P. Nielsen, Charles J. Fox, Fred M. Martin, Francis J. Waters, Willard I*Thomas, Tsudore W. Ambrose, Howard F. Elliott, James P. Smith, Leo J. Sheehan, vol.; Frank M. Per-euoco, LeRoy Morris, James J. Carey, Eugene p. Broderick, Charles R. Toomajian, Howard L. Marco, Clarence F. Schultz, Arnold W. Ott, Leo A. Kern, George K. Milne, jr, Edmund W. Friend, Frank J, Luce, John Ingram, Gerald P. Martin, (vol.); Joseph K. Hin-man, Thomas J. Downey, Alexander R. Koss, Edward P. Conroy, Frank J. Carroll, John E. O’Malley, Reginald H. Thomas, Frank J. Walsh, Emory U. Bridges, Edward J. Marks, Joseph H. Donlon, Charles I. Palso, Arthur J. Shurtleff. Edward J. Lambert, Albert J. Laravie,Francm P. Mentessi, (vol); John J. Doody.Also: Paul R. Riley, James J.Dillon, Alan F, Thornton, George E. Cushine, Samuel Cohen, Thomas V. Wolcott, Russell T. Fenton Michael S. Jackson, William F. Cannon, Or-rm R. Stone, Oarl K. Frost Joseph Carey, John F. Huyck, Francis J. Metzner, William J. Cramer, Joseph 1 J. Campana, John M. McAvoy, Charles F. Reynolds. John Cocuzza, Clifford C. Kelly, Paul H. Walsh, William F. Trembly, William R. Lovely, George A. Lambertsen, Francis 8. Dowling, Leonard A, Tague, William F, Wood, Albert J. Catone, assistant leader; KennethE. Costello, John F. Frawley, Frank J. Beditz, Wilhelm Duffner, Victor J. Testa James H. Cook, John. 3L Horton.Also: William A. Sullivan, EarlF. Clermont, Alfred E. Judkins, James J. Powell, Paul J. Goldsmith, Thomas I* D'Allaird, Everett T.Moore, Warren L. Heath, George K.O’Malley, Samvel W. McCochrane, Charles W. Carroll, James E.iFtpavebocagath-aodaati19roN'AtPCC3ce Uj m af at Blt; A of Tlt; V€Ale-DD;intuinvaWiwISthic.clIstbatClarAcith
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Fri, Feb 11, 1944
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