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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
3
A bulletin from WCAFTC this week says that more than 2000 Civilian Army Air Aides instructors will be called to active duty at Army Flying Schools within 60 days. A $2,000,000 training fund funds the instructor program as replacements are prepared.
A U S Army base at Minter Field activates a Bell Telephone crash alarm network. Ten stations simultaneously receive crash data from the reporter, questions are exchanged, and motor units race to the scene with essential information to aid rescue efforts and plane survival. Lieutenant W F Austin praises the system for saving time and lives.
Post orders authorize a switch from winter clothing to cotton khaki uniforms for all enlisted men and aviation cadets starting next Monday. Officers may wear the same or white dress and mess uniforms. mixed uniforms are banned and noncompliance will lead to disciplinary actions.
A UC California study reports nitrogen fertilizers reduce losses from southern sclero tum ret in field sugar beets. Ammonium sulfate, anhydrous ammonia, calcium nitrate, and cyanamid all work similarly at equivalent nitrogen levels. Nitrogen at 50 to 200 pounds per acre lowers infection and raises yields, with economic use limited to responsive areas.
Graphic comparison traces the leap from the 1928 Curtiss Helldiver to the modern SB2C-1 dive bomber. The 1928 model used a 425 horsepower radial engine, carried pound bombs, and armed with fixed and flexible .30 caliber guns. The SB2C-1, built for Navy needs, is powered by a Wright Cyclone engine. detailed specs remain unreleased.
At Minter Field the air crew trainees Sergeants Siecumb Houston and Dalton discuss becoming Army Air Force pilots navigators and bombardiers. A lower photo shows Pfc Cianci with a string trio from the AirVue show broadcast from the USO hall with Patsey hidden from view.
University of California expert Dr. W V Cruess urges scalding dried vegetables before storage to preserve vitamin content flavor color and texture. Proper scalding followed by bone dry sealing in insect proof containers keeps vegetables usable indefinitely and safe for later cooking. A separate note warns motorists against cutting in on army convoys, urging driver cooperation with convoy safety efforts.
Embryo Air Force officers from Minter Field travel to Miami Beach Florida for the Air Force Administrative Officers Candidate School. They begin training May 17 as part of the class of 1942 C. The selection by the Officer Candidate Examining Board emphasized leadership morale and suitability for U S Army officers. Members of the board include Major R L Jones Major Bernard Larson Major James Meeks Captain E J Planting Captain H L McMillen Lieutenant M G Sturgeon and Lieutenant B Mortensen. Some eligible men remain for other classes as noted by Lieutenant Mortensen. Former aviation cadets now stationed at the field are eligible for Officers Candidate School regardless of service length.
Pvt. Richard Gribble son of Mr and Mrs R E Gribble of UML has begun a 13 week radio mechanics course at the National school in Los Angeles. Gribble, stationed at March Field for months, is a Shafter high school graduate with an AB degree from Chico State College.
The Windsock reports expansion at Minter Field with a lighted softball diamond and multiple facilities. Plans include six badminton courts, a football field with quarter mile track, eight tennis courts, four bowling alleys, volleyball, handball, basketball courts, and nocturnal baseball lights.
The aviation cadets abandon the class system in a U S Army Air Force program. Punitive discipline is suspended and all sanctions now come from commissioned and noncommissioned cadet officers. A Cadet Board headed by Capt. Carter C. Speed handles reviews and impartial reprimands.
Rio Bravo hosts Mrs. Schierlmann’s uncle R M Wombacher from Proctor Minnesota as a guest. Stella Martin visits Los Angeles relatives while Ora McClellan recovers at home after Bakersfield hospital stay. Oscar Rice home welcomes Mr and Mrs Walter Carter from Bakersfield. California has 1000 doctors in uniform with 2000 more planned for military service.
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