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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1943
Page
6
News releases from Sheppard Field Texas AAFTTC invites contributions to TEXACTS via Public Relations Office Building 844 Room 10 by noon Wednesday. Squadron Squibs deadline is 4 p.m. Monday. Major General Jacob E. Fickel commands the Third District. Major General J E Chaney commands Sheppard Field.
An editorial styled quiz urges readers to ignore humanitarian reasons and invest in war bonds. It questions readers on paying $18.75 for safety, insurance, or relief from hardship, ending with a harsh jab that those who answer yes without signing are parasites.
Since activation Sheppard Field personnel have been regarded as the best groomed soldiers in the army. Veterans praise their appearance, hair, shoes, uniforms, and overall tidiness. New men are urged to uphold this tradition to earn continued respect and pride.
Army Air Forces soldiers who trained as gunners at Sheppard Field must now also master aircraft mechanics and radio work. Officials say dual training makes each crew member a versatile asset, able to shoot, maintain, and operate parlors of the air during combat missions.
A humorous piece warns men to curb long distance calls to avoid Telephonitis, detailing past misadventures. It recalls attempts to bring orchestra music into hotel rooms by phone and train delays from relayed signals, ending with a warning that the ailment cannot be beaten.
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