Camp Adair Svntry
Thursday, January 21, 1943.
and failed to remember why He
tame to us?
If speech expresses thought,
then Christ is not in the minds of
men, except as an expletive.
Sincerely,
A “Sentry”Reader.
It's A Great Life
Notes From o Soldier's Sketch Book
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■nd civilians by written permission of the camp commander.
Published by the Camp Adair Sentry, publisher. Box 347, Cor­
vallis, Oregon. News matter pertaining to Camp Adair, furnished by
the Camp Public relations Office, is available for general release.
non-comm is-
“* I' e.d officers of the Array shmjld
realiz«- that discipline must be ob-
i .ined through leadership, proper1
in<l<M trination and training.
Continual reliance on court-
martial to enforce discipline indi- '
cat--» weakness, lack of leadership
nd faulty command. While triel
by court-martial is necessary in |
many cases it should be resorted 5
to only when adequate disciplinary |
action cannot be provided by other '
mean*.
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News contributors to this issue: Lt. George H. Godfrey,
Public Relations officer; S Sgt. E. A. Brown, associate director;
S/Sgt. R. L. Black, T 4 Raymond C. Johnson, CpI. John .1.
GubeJman, Pfc. Wallace Rawlas, Pfc, Robert Ruskauff. Pvt. James
O'Connell, Pvt. Raymond M. Rogers,
“LEADERSHIP”
At times .there exists a tendancy |
ARMY SLANGUAGE
First Lt. Edward McCoy, who
writes a new» sheet of his own
down in one of the regiments
says he will supply us with a
glossary of Army slang, and
other terms. He says the list is
not conclusive but here are a
few to start on:
“GJ.”: Anything of govern­
ment issue, i.e., G.I. Soap. G.I.
chow, etc.
"Bunk fatigue”: Shuteye, hor­
izontal sleep.
“Blanket drill”: Sleep.
“Battery acid": G.I. coffee.
“Armored cow”: Canned milk.
“Goldbricking”: Loafing.
“Police”: Clean up.
“O.D-”: Olice drab.
"T*p Kick”: First sergeant.
"G.I. Lemonade”: Water.
'U-’at Beer:” Milk.
“HoUywood Corporal”: Act-
ing çorporaJ.
“Goof Off”; Make a mistake.
“Pearl Diving": Washing
dishes.
.
“Yard Bild": Lowest form of
animal life: buck private con­
fined to area.
"Narrow Guage": Corporal.
"Shavetail:" Second lieuten­
ant.
"Butcher Shop”: Dispensary.
“Chest Hardware”;' Medals.
“Kennel Ration”: Hash.
"Slum Burner” or "Belly Rob­
ber”: Cook.
"Ride Sick Book": Goldbrick
by feigning illness.
'Windjammer”: Bugler.
"French - Fiied
Mothballs”:
Hominy.
“Clacking your gums”: Talk­
ing too much.
"Bolo”: One who doesn’t qual­
ify.
liste«l mens ami wives Bpai'ty.
Wednesday — 7<10 p. m.. small
games activitMa-; 7:30 p.m.. ball­
room reserved for party by «1st
Infantry.
Thursday—7:30 p.m.. Stamp Ex­
change Club meeting: 8 p.m., truth
or consequences party.
Friday—7:30 p. m., small games
activities; 8:30 p. m., informal
dancing.
Saturday — 1-10 p. m.. canteen
open;; 1-5 p. m., registration for
home hospitality; 4-8 p. m.. regis­ r
ter for sleeping cots?
Sunday—9 a.m., visit church of
your choice; 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.. can.
teen open; 3-5 p.m.. dance (ball­
room); 5:15-6:45 p. m., musical
program; 8:30, singfest.
FINE
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Reasonably Priced
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PORTLAND, ORE
Was General. Is Private
It was discovered, three weeks
after his induction at Fort Dix.
N. J., that Pvt. Alexander Barmine
was once a Brigadier General in
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One of America'« ablest journalists, in his year-end
on the part of some officers and j
the Russian Army. He fled his post
non-commissioned officers to re-
review, has said: “...in our whole history we have never
at time of the Red Army purge.
t to court-martial for all types ■
had an army so well trained and so well equipped and so well
of offenses irresmsettve of the lo­
cal ituation and the training ex­
led, and above all so progressive in the military art. The
perience of the soldier involved.
achievement is due to the fact that first-rate men at the
A- a suggestion, it might I m - well
very top have known how to open up the wav to ability
to institute a program of super-
v <■<! education with the idea of
down the line."
affecting a material reduction
That last phrase is deeply significant. Our Army regards
both in the number of trials and
"SNOW BUNNY" for beginner
every private as a potential leader and trains him according­
'he nunilier of men sentenced to
ly. Leadership in our Army stems not only from our
confinement. If successful, it should
EGG BEATER" for head-over-heels spill
Ou Furlough—«-"1 don’t mind Willie dramatizing his stay in
produce satisfactory result for all
generals but from our sergeants and our corporals. Every
Oregon a hit, but that Chinook Whirl’—that's a bit too much!”
parties concerned.
GHOST SUIT" for white camouflage uniform
officer, commissioned or non-com missioned, who looks for­
him bi isi tremendous, but this en­
From
the
day
of
induction,
the
ward to promotion, must learn the duties of the next higher
CAMEL for the Army man’s favorite cigarette
emy had a great head start.
new- soldier should be properly
grade. When called upon, he can therefore step into a [Mist
If you in any way can help, then
and vigorously impressed with the
of greater responsibility with knowledge and confidence. help.
demands of military discipline and |
With or without any of our eulo­
The Secretary of War has stated that “the officers of our
it vital necessity in time of war. |
From Oui Army
H- hould be made to understand
forces are chosen by the most democratic method and educat­ gizing the medics will carry on.
i But it is good to speak a word
the eraveness of Absence Without
ed by tho most thorough system of officer schools which It It.
Leivc, Failure to Obey Orders.
we have ever hail in our history.’ Before men are chosen
Disrespect to Officers and -Non-,
for Officer Candidate Schools, they must show conclusively Sentry Editorial on
Add: "Zip Up Your I.ip” cam- commissioned Officers, etc.
that they possess the qualities of leadership. They are also
This cannot lie achieved hy a
paigns.
Bonds Receives
perfunctory reading of the Ar- 1
required to have at least three or four months’ experience I War
,
Two Scott Field, III., soldiers,
in tho ranks. The success of our Army’s selection and, 9th Corps Publicity
according to the “BOMBSIGHT,” tides of War. Military discipline >
hopped a ri<le from a friendly is strange and unfamiliar to the ■
training system is borne out by the fact that recently in
CAMELS
motorist,
but one of them lost his new -oildier apd time, thought and I
North Africa five of nine officers promoted for gallantry J To > very War Bond offic« r . .. .
USO
Programs
Given
effort
should
be
exercised
in
his
|
HAVE WHAT T
in action were products i,f the Officer Candidate Schools. in < vi ry < amp, station and post, teeth in the car. The motorist instruction. He should be taught For Four Camp Cities
including exempted stations and found the set of uppers and wrote
TAKES' THEY'RE
To the wisdom of their strategy, our Army leaders add | tnctii ul units, in th«- entire 9th the field in an effort to locate the the vital importance of implicit j
obedience and meticulous adherence j Albany—113-118 East Third Street
their inherent courage. They undertake tho most hazardous , Service Command .. . has been sent soldier who lost them.
EASY ON MY
Mora): Keep your mouth shut to rvgulationa and of individual l Monday—Informal activities.
missions without thought of their personal safety. The I “Campaign Bulletin No. 8," w hich
and
group
behavior.
Tuesday—Informal activities.
THROAT AND
exploits of Lieutenant General Mark Clark and Major General quotes in full the “Camp Adair when talking to strangers.
He should be made to under­
Wednesday-rInformal activities.
Sentry
’
*"
War
Bond
editorial
that
"Jimmy” Doolittle have won the admiration of all of us.
stand that the life of a good
TREAT TO MY
Thursday—Informal activities.
appvarcil in the Dec. 31 issue and
Sgt. Mike Popovich believes inf
F/KSTfN THE SERWCE
Our leaders lead!
soldier is an easier and happier
Friday
—
Informal
activities.
concerned the plea of E-ldie Ricken- tflkinjr full advantage of the free
TASTE!
Saturday—Informal activities.
With men ,-n the Army, the
Most of the plans for our great battles are initiated in I backer for civilians to “make this mailing privileges granted him l>y one and more conducive to content­
ment than that of a poor soldier
Sunday
—
Informal
activities.
Navy,
the
Marine
Corps,
and
our nation’s capitnl. These plans must be formulated by a total wnr und let each be deter­ Uncle Sam. In the service for pipe and above all,- officers and non­
I
the Coast Guard, the favorite
our Chief of Staff and his associates . .. men of vast experi­ mined to hear his share of the months, Sgt. Mike has written a| commissioned officer« must them­ CORVALI.IS—5(h A Madison Sts.
cigarette is Camel. (Based on
common
burden.
”
letter
to
his
wife
EVERY
day.
ence ... men who kj»<'W their job». ■ They are fully aware
selves, by word an«l deed, set the
Building closed for renovations.
actual sales records in Post
The editorial, which pet haps What's more, he has mailed them.
proper example in conduct and re­
that the miccess of our cause depends on their skill and bear* repeating in part at this
Sunday — 10-12, doughnuts and
Exchanges and Canteens.)
Not to be surpassed by her hus­
spect for authority on their part. coffee; 2-10:30 p.m., informal ac­
sagacity. They know that their decisions may affect the time, continued:
band, Mrs. Popovich, now residing
*
tivities.
lives of millions of men. They are taking full advantage
“What are your reactions to I in Colorado Springs, has seen to it
To The Editor:
these
word*
of
a
man,
one
of
our
I
that each mail call has n letter for
of all our nation’s resources, our manufacturing facilities,
My plea to the men of Camp Monmouth—liiway 99W Jt .Main St.
our power to transport our Army. They are in constant soldiers, w ho hus come back not to the sergeant, relates th«- CAMP Adair is for cleaner speech in our
Monday—C-10:30 p.m., informal
boast of the sufferings he person­ BARK ELEY NEWS.
conference with military and naval representatives of the ally endured aboard a raft, float
activities.
everyday relations with our fellow
Tuesday—6-10:30 p. m„ informal
United Nations and with our Comniander-in-Chief.
In ing aimlessly for 21 days in the ■
soldiers and primarily for a more
LOVE DEPT : One of the young
activities;
8 p. m., contract bridge
reverent
use
of
the
name
of
Our
making a decision, they weigh carefully every fact that Pacific waters, not to seek glory women who sob! Chri-tmas cards
anil fame lait to ask YOU, ns an in the PX during the Yule ru«h has Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ. It instruction.
may affect that decision.
Wednesday—6-8 p. m., informal
is an amazing fact that, wherever
It is part of our democratic heritage to question the American, to he worthy of your lost any illusion abv niijrht have one goes, he will find the Sacred activities; 8 p in., dance.
brothers, your sons, your neigh- ha<l about the fidelity of service
decisions of our leaders. But before we are led to draw I mus on the far-flung battle fronts.
Thursday -6-10:30 p.m., informal
Name endlessly, nieaninglcssly and
men, quip- the GAB. South Caro­
irreverently used by Catholics and activities; 7 p.m., dance instruction.
any rash conclusions, let us remember that our military You who are still living in com­ lina.
WOMENS
Friday—6-10:30 p. m., informal
non-Catholics. There is no need to
leaders have access to all the facts. We do nut. Their parative ease anil comfort here in
It seems u soldier came in about
activities.
decisions are guided by only one thought: to win the war the States - what can you say in a week before Christ mils mid stress the point, we are all too
ALL-WOOL iy
Saturday-1-10:30 p. m., infor­
familiar with it.
answer ?"
bought 30 copies of a curd in­
as quickly and us efficiently as possible.
mal
activities.
But why the name of Christ ?
In conclusion, the «diturial sug­
We who wear the uniform of the United States Army gested five New Year's resolutions, scribed “To The Most Wonderful \\ hy not that of Roosevelt, or Nel­
Sunday—1-10:30 p.m., informal
Gill m the World."
son or Mickey Mouse? Could it be activities.
have full and complete confidence in our leaders We know calling for personal sacrifice, the
that this blasphemous use of the
those at home share our confidence that American Army willingness to serve and serve well
DOUGH DEPT.
Highest paid Sacred Name is a hangover from Salem — 693 Chemeketa Street
w
here
needed,
let
my
actions
speak
leaders are the finest in the world, anil that they will lend
Very good quality, all
private in the Arnn for th. month days when that name was invoked
Monday—7:30" p.m., small games
louder than words, and to set aside
our Army to'ultimate victory.
of December was Walter Haix-xlz by sincere Christian.« a.- a sign of : activities; 8 p.m., informal danc­
money for War Bonds through a
wool flannel in navy blue
reports THE COMMUNIQUE. Lou-
* IN THE SKI TROOPS *
SLACKS
In Praise of Medics
L—«___ _________________ ________
Across the desk come words of using the latest and finest equip­
tribute to the nodical profession; ment in surgery, the ultima!«* wont
praise turned into us by one- P F. C. in th«- medicines that crasvlesa work
Harry K cavita of the 382-1 Inf of of their laboratories confreres has
the 96th Division
■reduced.
In the last war the medics did n
It is praise which is a little mole
thuu (lull. it include* sama cogcut. luagmfici-nt job. It will Iw »ur-
good advice
And it bring* us t > pussi-d in this war. It may I m - sank,
Kiavita that in certain mstam-as it has al-
realisation, a» P F <
reedy h< < n surpass«««! Wounds that
points out:
Those of the medic*, not only nu-ant certain d-sth in World War
here at Camp Adair. Imt at every I ate iw» Ixing treut«*d to effect
camp in this country, and acroaa complet« i mivri les Achievements
the seas, and in civilian life and that the medics have wrought since
throughout the world arc, an«i from Pearl Harbor are eye-opening
But the paeans of tribute are
time immemorial have l«-en our
first, heroic Imstion *>f defense j NOT th«- most sifiiificant utti-rance
■gainst th«- most unconipronii'ing ■ to b<- made at thia time ami in this
| space. The simple, shier fact is
■ nd deadly enemy of mankind
(that you rind you ami you b> real
Di»< a»e.
In time of peace, or riding »ide 1 i«lng and c«M»p«-rating w (th the huge
by aide with War. thio ubiquitous job that th«- medics ar«- performing,
JH-stilencv is the most di ended of I can help them in their war
How’
the F dur Horsemen.
The first thing is stay off the
The medical profession, di-ilii-at-
is! to wage perpetual war against sick lx»ok unless you are sick, but,
Beeondly, if vou are air A, r> port
this scourge, are mankind's knights
vour ailment hom-stly AND IM
in shining armor.
And today, in this man's Army, MEDIATELY
The me<tic*. ami by this we mean
We have the finest doctor* in the
the entire medical <-<-rpa, work* on
World
When you seek medical attention 24-hour rail just like the reat of
In the Army, you get it
It doe« thin Army. Rut their work toes
not matter whether you he Polish Iteyond the simple vveetition of
or Jewish or white or Idack
Re­ ihity. and at ■II time*.
The thing which is |Mirt of ihetr
ligious belief cut* no figure here.
You nerd diagnosis anil you K* code and the key-note of their prv-
the best
You nets! attention and feasion, is their unrelenting emreh
you get it, given by no n who ar* fol more ami ><*tt*r weapon* Io
Their program*
top in their ptufeaaion; who are rumimi de>«-a*<
faith? Does it not indicate only
too clearly how men have lost the
spirit of Christ, how they have for­
gotten the spirit of Christ, how
Hiev have forgotten who He was
Class "A" reservation plan
i lima. Pvt. liar« k drew $1.550
P. S Just another feather for
from Uncle Sam.
the "Sentry’s" hat!
Hancock, 41, was paid $1.500 for
designing n new medal for meritor­
General Easley Talks
ious achievement not warranting a
Distinguished Flying Cv
At Final 96th B'cast
$50 was his regular pay.
The filial broadcast of the 96th
Division* »«-lies of “Orientation
Lectuiv*“ which have been a week­
ly feature over KOAC Corvallis
each Tuesday
evening, occurred
last night
dclivvied
Easley.
General En*k-y, m hi» broadcast,
summed up th«- “Orientation” >cr-
i.-s by tracing
truemu America
X’niri.a's ,-nt rance
into thè presene i-onfliet and ho
foivefully polii t ed < ut thè Anicri
cali soldi«*-'* respoiisibiltty tv ibis
country and thè Uniteti X'.itioirs
The transitimi of thè complenient
o( ih«- 9t»th Divisimi troni civilìan»
into thè beat fighting men in thè
wurld today" waa ulso emphasiied.
and
a
i ' s
made
Class
$17 !U
lie
bos Us
Important
l.AFF OF THE WEEK: A buck
private, .-aid by the FERROGRAM,
Tennessee, to be the dumbest sol­
dier on the Post, had been the
victim of practical joke- time after
time and was la-ginning to doubt
all of his buddies and their motives.
One night while he was on his first
guard duty stint, on«- of the offi­
cers crime up to him in the dark­
ness.
“Who gia-s there?” he chal­
lenged.
“Major Moses," replied the offi­
cer.
•
The rookie scented another hoar.
“Glad to meet you. Moses old boy,“
he cracked “Advance forward an«l
give th«- Ten Commandments.“
To Service Men, Camp Adair
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John Slaski
anyone, but
an breaking
hrs in their
the police. ♦
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km.-rwan «ton
ing 2-5 p.m.. Army Wives' Club.
Tuesday—10 a. m.-2 p. m.. War
Mothers' meeting; 7:30 p.ln.. dance
instruction (beginners);
discussion group; 8-10 p
Under a law res-vntly signed by
:
the President, dependent* of »er-
»
vic* Ulen who are listed as missing
will keep right on getting depend­
ency allotments The former law
stopped payment* after one year.
Beginning Saturday. January 23r.l, Southern
Pacific Railroad Company will operate one special train
for service men Camp Adair to Portland, handling
Portland passengers Only, leaving Camp Adair 2 P. M.
Round trip. $2.00 — good on special train only.
Tickets available at Main Rus Terminal and at Welis-
dale station.
Oregon Motor Stage?, for lack of equipment and
inability to secure adequate equipment cannot render
adequate transportation service to service men in
Camp Adair, especially the Portland traffic, and we
earnestly solicit and urge all service men desiring to
visit Portland over the week-ends avail themselves of
the service to be rendered by the Southern Pacific
Railroad Companj" and endeavor to arrange for their
passes or furloughs sufficiently in advance to make
use of this special train service.
Your cooperation to this extent will enable Oregon
Motor Stages to render more complete and greater
frequency of service between Camp Adair. Albany.
Corvallis and Salem.
For the return of sen ice men to Camp Adair, this
special tram will leave Portland on Sundav. January
24th. at 6:30 P. M.
Shuttle busses will operate on Saturday. January
23rd, between hours of 12 Noon ami 2 P. M„ serving
SP Railroad Dvpct. South-end shuttle bus will operate
in reverse direction during these hours.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appre­
ciated.
OREGON MOTOR STAGES
or brown.
Well tailored
for neat fit and smart
appearance.
$5.95
Others $2.95 to $10.95
Jane Irwill
All-Wool
Sweaters
In new “Quink - Tones"
for spring. Long sleeve
styles in grosgrain trim
button front or slipover.
English boxies and fitted
model».
Other Jane Irwill.« $2.95 and $3.95
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