Time-Lost Injuries Decline 10 Percent in July at Sheppard Field
Ground safety reports show time-lost injuries at Sheppard Field military personnel fell 10 percent from June to July. Lt. Guy W. Lewis notes July injuries exceed six month average but the rate per thousand dropped 18 percent. most injuries stem from training and obstacle courses with fractures and sprains a large share. Ninety-two percent blamed on individual performance, four percent each on supervision and equipment.
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Sheppard Field
Guy W. Lewis
Round Safety Office
Lewis
SOS Squibs and Dance Night at Edwards USO Section
Section Squibs report Camp Shows drew steady audience attention with Florence Parham encored after her first song. the Saturday night dance remained the week end main event at Edwards USO. A special Section F program is planned next Sunday at Building 212 with choir, town soloists, and field soldiers. The Boy's Club in Wichita Falls hosts the Lord's Supper service, with attendees invited. Larry Border and Matt Bortone provide lively dancing as others attend dances across the post.
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Florence Parham
Marvinell Walker
Mayme Pope Bazy
Rosamay Ross
Lois Jean Spates
Albert Foster
John Bizer
Wichita Falls
Larry Border
Matt Bortone
Acting CO Assigned as Section H Sees Glider Hop Thrill
Frank C. Weiland Jr reports Lt Ronald B. Slavin assumes command during Capt Abercrombie's leave. Aviation Students in the Inspection Branch enjoy glider hops on C64A and C-47 with many first flights. A squadron watermelon party follows a Section ball game before an upcoming Section party on August 29.
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Ronald B. Slavin
Abercrombie
Section 1 Notes From Camp with Harvey Armstrong
Captain Edwards highlights Pvt. Harvey F. Armstrong laundry clerk from Yorktown Indiana and former electrician as he heads toward active service. Lt. Lefferts returns from leave with Windy City tales while Pvt. James Parker deals with beer bottle troubles as the Section 1 crew polishes the post and asks for a three day pass.
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Harvey F. Armstrong
Harvey
Armstrong
Yorktown
Indiana
Herb
Joseph Clem
Clem
Lefferts
Windy City
Lt. Lefferts
Friedman Takes a Flyer in Air Corps Glider Flight
Texacts staff writer recounts a reluctant 29 year old airman’s first glider flight after being coerced by a captain. Major La Salle straps him into a parachute and a PT workout precedes the glide, ending with a wheezy admission of the thrill and a promise of an upcoming recreation program.
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la Salle
Don EF. Wilson
Wilson
Hugoton
Kansas
A. S
Leon Kremgleski
Kingston
N. Y
Carolyn Barlow
New York City
Rome
Portrait of a man in search of a column
An informal SECTION K update notes social buzz around service members and events. Sergeant Seilback overindulges at a watermelon party while Sergeant Allen returns from Florida with a rumored Texas bride. Corporal Remnick earns a three day pass after a busy night CQ, and Corporal Bramstedt forms a local Fire Fighter Fraternity Chapter One.
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Seilback
Allen
Florida
Texas
Remnick
Corporal Bramstedt
Tall Corn
Bramstedt Fire Fighter
Glider Flight Raises Hearts and Hopes at Base
In a chaotic ascent a C-47 jump and a glider ride test courage at Sheppard Field. Veterans and recruits recount the wild flight, noting fear, exhilaration, and a perfect ground landing as they survive the high risk experience.
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Goldie Brick
Cpl
Dean “Doc” Davis
Ater
Frank C. Weiland Jr
George L. Edwards
C. O
Bernard L. Rice
James Parker
Barracks
Parker
Friedman
Texacts
Newshawk
Btqs
SSGT
Harry Freedman
R. C. Prater
Sgt
Joe O'Donnell
Red Travis
Clyde Lucas
Roseland Ballroom
N.Y.C
Jack Harry
Minnesota
Sergeant Friedman
Jack
Maj
Thomas BR. Parker
Set
F. L. Simpson
Thunderbolts
Lefty Graham
Major la Salle
Fide
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