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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1943
Page
2
The Quartermaster Corps announces special shoe ration permits for military personnel to replace sugar ration certificates after July 1. Sheppard Field soldiers keep existing certificate procedures, with commanding officers supervising issue. Organizations without certificates will receive O. P. A. Form R-1705B. Bake More Pains
The First National Bank of Wichita Falls will operate a field office on Sheppard Field opening Monday. A new checking plan requires no minimum balance with optional check books. regular service needs a $100 minimum and charges for low balances and excess checks. Deposits from field personnel may be cashed with ID or officer indorsement. deposits are accepted from regular patrons via a direct telephone line. Established in 1884 the bank holds $1,000,000 capital and $400,000+ surplus and will supervise the field office with three bonded staff.
Private John Catiane a former Metropolitan Opera star will be soloist in a 4 p m musical at the Lamar USO main lounge on Sunday June 6. He will perform many favorite arias and be accompanied by Pvt J Norris of Sheppard Field.
The article credits North American's P-51 with breaking Luftwaffe defense by using a laminar flow low wing designed to resist shock waves. It details a 37 ft wingspan, 92 ft 27 in length, 8 ft height, 1150 hp Allison engine, and a cantilever two-panel wing bolted at the fuselage center. The design supposedly allows sustained 380 mph at zero level with reduced drag and stable air flow, enabling high performance across altitudes with adjusted power and supercharging.
Enrollment in the free German language class at Lamar USO has doubled since it began for Sheppard Field soldiers and WAACS. Mrs. Liviu Bentzen, former University of Colorado instructor now teaching at the USO, says classes meet Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30 p m with extra half hour for those behind. Textbooks available by calling 25760 and enrollment via Miss Jo Lees at Roam D Lumar USO.
A 40 page picture book titled I'm Ready Now featuring scenes at Sheppard Field and training areas has been completed and will arrive at posts soon. It contains about 105 photos with captions and will be sold in post exchanges for 35 cents.
The description notes an unusually wide landing gear with two main leg assemblies and a steerable tail wheel. It also mentions variable armament based on mission and radio gear tucked behind the pilot seat in sliding shelves for secure storage and easy inspection.
The article outlines range practices to hit bulls eyes to qualify as marksman or higher. Results of marksmanship tests will be entered on War Department A. G. O. Form No. 20.
A hospital variety show will feature the 25th Air Force band in the hospital auditorium Thursday night. The Red Cross recreation department announced the event, with the program planned to run about an hour and a half.
PX girls will hold a bathing beauty contest at Sheppard Field post exchange party Monday night at Wichita Falls Country Club. Maj. Philip E. Lawwill says prizes may total 25 dollars. A dancing schedule, chicken dinner and swimming tennis and golf are planned.
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