Sixth Air Corps Technical School Opens Sixth Class
The sixth class of 900 cadets begins basic mechanics training at the Air Corps Technical School under Lt John S McCannon. The Engine Division is led by Capt Franklin M Phillips with classes temporarily in other buildings. Furloughs are cancelled and new training groups start on December 19 31 January 12 23 and February 4.
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Air Corp Technical School
Pearl Harbor
John S. McCannon
Franklin M. Phillips
H. E. Johanson
United States Awards May Be Worn on Army Uniforms
The order states only U S medals badges ribbons and bars of the United States and recognized powers may be worn by officers and enlisted men at Sheppard Field Major C W Martin Jr assistant adjutant says marksmanship badges are permissible only if government issued
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United States
Sheppard Field
C. W. Martin, Jr
War Crimes Provisions Warn of Treason and Spying Penalties
The text quotes Articles 81 and 82 from the Articles of War. It declares death or other punishment for aiding the enemy by arms or intelligence and for spying near U S fortifications or encampments. It notes trial by general court martial or military commission for those found guilty.
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United States
Captain Sorensen Named A and B Head Captain
Captain Archie Sorensen assumed duties as A and B officer at Sheppard Field replacing Lt. Alperstein and Lt. Jeffrey. He transferred from Camp Claiborne Louisiana where he commanded Co. F, 125th Field Artillery. Sorensen, married with one son, awaited family arrival staying at the William and Mary Hotel in Wichita Falls.
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Archie Sorensen
Sheppard Field
Benjamin Alperstein
William M. Jeffrey
Alperstein
Jeffrey
Air Corps
Camp Claiborne
34Th Division
125Th F
Post Bus Service Begins On Field For Cadets
IFMBEAK Pearl Harbor report notes buses start Saturday with on field service for cadets. Routes allow short walks to stops at Sev enth St and Ave R, Ave R and Third, Ave O and Third, Ave F and Third, Ave D and Third, Post Office, Ave B and Sixth, Ave B and Ninth. Buses enter Southwest gate and depart West gate, boarding inside the field.
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Seventh St
Mechanics Receive Laurels in Column
In a Wing Tips column by Irving Neuwirth, the public relations staff salutes aircraft mechanics. The piece stresses their vital role to the war effort, noting they keep airplanes flying and prevent grounded ships, with a portrait of the average American mechanic who is skilled, unglamorous, and dedicated.
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Wichita Record
Pfe
Irving Neuwirth
Secretary Stimson Sends Greetings to the Army
Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, sends Christmas greetings to the Army. He expresses confidence in final victory, honors military tradition, and hopes national respect and affection for service members grow in the year ahead.
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Henry L. Stimson
Articles of War Govern Field's Civil Workers
A yardbird jokes about civilian workers as 500 strong. By July 2,500 civilian positions are expected to be filled as per Lt. Kemp. Civilians are under military law but share chow and buildings with cadets. December 8 memo keeps them under military discipline. Hospital staff to hire 519 civilians for ward and support roles. Post Utilities 200, Quartermaster 150, HQ and Training Center about 200.
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Mess Hall
Civil Service
E. K. Kemp
E. C. Black
No Mail Censorship At Sheppard Field
Lt. Col. Lewis A. Dayton announces no censorship of post mail at Sheppard Field and no plans for future censorship. Authorities say if censorship occurs it would be voluntary duty of officers and enlisted men, aiming to quell rumors among soldiers and families.
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Sheppard Field
Lewis A. Dayton
Christmas at Sheppard Field Brightens Holiday Schedule
Col. FE Black approves 36 hour leave for Sheppard Field personnel from noon Dec 24 to midnight Dec 25 with a 20 mile limit. Christmas events include a Memorial Auditorium concert, Kemp hotel dance with 200 Business and Professional Girls' Club hostesses, Wings of Music, Boys Club dance, open church houses, and a holiday mess hall dinner for all cadets.
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Sheppard Field
FE. C. Black
70Th Air Base Group
Defense Recreational Council
Memorial Auditorium
Wichita Falls
Kemp Hotel
Business and Professional Girls
Post
Kemp and Holt
Boys Club
Cadet Journal Scribes Urged to Submit Jan Issue Copy
The January 2 TEXACTS will publish despite prior furlough expectations. All squadron reporters must submit copy for the issue no later than Saturday December 27.
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PEC
William R. Hoyt
Texacts
U. S
Christmas
Harold E. Dungan
David K. Blythe
Harry C. Stefani
Dungan
Sorensen
Ifmbeak
High
Stimson
War Department
Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, D. C
Field
Col. Black
Prarel Harbor
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