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f Camp Abbot, Ore., April 22, 1944 ABBOT ENGINEER Captain Describes Construction in India Page Three M A N OF THE HOUR Captain H a rry Friedman, who supervised the remodel ing and renovation o f the IV Corps area which is now used to house part o f the Casual Company, revealed this week a few of the primitive methods o f construction he observed while engaged in a project for the Arm y Engi neers in India. ------------— ------------ —1 ------ — Native labor consists who provides them in any quan- largely of women and chil- tity tor approximately one ru- dren who form long lines of pee per day (about 30 cents), marching bearers carrying bur- This includes the agent’s com- dens on their heads. “ We em- mission, but he also c o 11 e c t s ployed hundreds of these cool from the laborer. In rural dis ies,” he said, “ and n u r s i n g tricts the rate of pay is usually mothers carrying babies strad- three fourths of a seer of rice. A | died over their right hips and seer is about 2\ pounds. In ad- balancing the h e a v y load on dition to the rice he gets any- their heads with the left hand where from 4 to 12 annas a day in cash. An ann£T is about two was an everyday occurrence.’ With practically no skilled ar cents. The c o o l i e contractors tisans and an unemotional pop generally become quite wealthy ulation, India possesses some of while the coolie is usually the the world’s most beautiful tem victim of famine and malnutri ples and structures, Capt. Fried tion. man declared. "India’s buildings are covered with unbelievably well-finished terrazza and marble floors of intricate design,” he pointed out, “ yet I doubt if a single polishing machine could be found in the BY F. PATR ICK RYAN country.” This week's column is dedi- Twice a day the letter-laden character in the center becomes the No. I morale builder in his outfit. During the first week of training, before new soldiers learned the value of patience h\ standing ■» Materials are transported to cated t0 s chiarolanza for his seemingly interminable lines, the mail orderly Imre more (>l footprints on his hark Ilian the sidrwa.k the project, the Captain said, by . . in front of a burlesque house. The bruises are gone now leaving a man thoroughly convinced tiuifc lorries in some cases. But usu- un lrulS efioits to place the “ they also serve who only stand and wait.” ally bullock-carts, water-buffalo i ‘rst platoon in the limelight. On or oxen are used. In some parts recent bridge building problems, ¡’ But unless you have it in your of India motive power is provid- the fii*t platoon was the first to camp, ed by camel or elephant. j complete their bridge without The entire place will go out like "When you h i r e a coolie,” the half moon effect so common a lamp. Th e Chaplain never knows Capt. Friedman disclosed, you in others. The Sergeant takes • who gets benefits from his ser hire his entire family and that his work seriously. If one of his By Pvt. Alfred M. Lutinski includes the children; for no men broke a leg on the obstacle Only a week after he’d started vices. A letter like the one lie- matter how young a child is, if course he would tell them to his training, Pvt. Lamar an Post Chapel. Hjdfr. 208: 11th Gp. Chapel, low is like a strike to a fisher Hldpr. 1-55 : 12th Gp. Chapel. Bid*. 754: he can carry a brick on his head, start doing push-ups so they nounced he was quitting. is encouraging. The Hospital services, Red Cross Recreation man. It he goes to work.” wouldn’t miss the benefits de- “ Tain’t the wages or the food,” Hall. Chaplain is no so much int< r- But an Indian contractor does rived from this source of physi- he explained. “ It’s just that I JEWISH SERVICES ested in compliments as he is in not hire labor directly, accord- cal training. What a man. Yipes! can’t help having a guilty con Friday 7:45 p.m. Post Chapel knowing that some one is get ing to the Captain. He gets his _— — science all the time I ’m train (Bldg. 208). ting some good out of the Chap coolies from a coolie contractor Apparently thinking of a suit- ing.” CATHOLIC SERVIC ES lain's Branch program. ------------------------------------------ 1 able penalty, a trainee in his “ What for?” asked the bewil Sunday 7:30 a. in. Red Cross Religion works as well in t bo fifth week was heard to mumble dered sergeant. Recreation Hall. Mass. Open to army as in civilian life. The in his p r a y e r s : “ Dear Lord. “Well, I'm always worrying others besides hospital person Chaplain's advice to very soldier Please don’t let Hitler die before j about my cheating a big strong nel. Confessions before mass. is to keep his religion in as good he finishes his basic training!” j ox out of a job.” 9:00 a. m. and 6:30 p. m. i ’ust condition as lie keeps his fit Id Chapel. Mass. equipment. The letter follows: The fourth platoon has re Pvt. Poterfield: "I had a heard Monday — 7:00 p. in. 12th Camp Abbot, Oregon, ceived a lot of publicity about like yours once, but when I re Group Chapel. Mass. April 16, 1944 1 consistently w i n n i n g the ob alized how it made me look, I Tuesday—5:15 p. m. 12th Dear Sir: In response to a directive stacle course series. This creat cut it o ff.” Croup Chapel. Mass. Unless by orders are changed from the Ninth Service Com ed a mildly envious situation. Pvt. DeVaney: “ I had a face Wednesday 5:15 p. m. Post I'll be leaving camp Abbot tl !s The other platoons began to tell mand calling for renewed ef like yours once, and realizing I Chapel. Mass. week. As you are the listening fort to minimize destruction them they were just lucky. This couldn't cut it off, I grew this Thursday 7:00 a. m. 12th post for many a service man it must have made the boys angry. o f water sheds by grass, brash, beard to cover it.” Group Chapel. Mass. is needless for me to tell you or forest fires, the post fire They went out all huffed up. Friday — 7:00 a. m. 12th that I have had a very busy 17 marshall's office is having the When the second squad came MORALE Group Chapel. Mass. weeks here at this camp. 1 wis.i, existing fire regulations revis back it was learned they not When your camp looks clean. Saturday 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. however, to tell you that many only came in first, but tied the ed to provide for closer liais And the soldiers look neat, Post Chapel. Confessions. of those busy weeks were made on with federal and state for camp record. The company now And the chow tastes good, carries the obstacle course ban PROTESTANT SERVH ES easier by attending services at estry agencies. Whatever you eat— Sunday 10:00 a. m. Services tile Chapel and listening to your Under the plan announced ner proudly on its guidon. That’s Morale. in Red Cross Recreation Hall. words of encouragement anil by Maj. Gen. David McCoach, The M l rifle w e i g h s 8.69 10:45 a. m. Post Chapel. Services prayer. Being in the early thirt- •lr., Commanding General, all pounds. After an hour of close When the training is easy, 8 a. m. in 12th Group Chapel ies I have found many an oc commanding officers of posts, order drill, the decimal point Tho’ the job is rough, for 57th Battalion. 9:13 services casion to usi tile stlengthening camps and stations in the drops out. And you get a lot done at Guard House. words of prayer to carry i e eight states of the command Without getting tough Wednesday — 7 p. m. Post over the "Obstacles. I hope that will instruct their forces in the The second squad of the sec That’s Morale. Chapel. Choir Rehearsal. other trainees find the peace a d prevention of damage from ond platoon won the last fisti • DENO M INATIO NAL GROUP enjoyment at the Post Chajs I hivuoac fires, cigarettes, de cuffs session. The main bout When the job is long, SERVICES that I did. molitions, and ammunition. was between Pvt. Stolen and But the period seems short, Wednesday 7:00 p. m. 31th May God bless you and yo >r In instances where security Pvt. Pitts. They were at least And your orders go Group Chapel. L. D. S. Services. work. will not be jeopardized, civil evenly matched. Stolen stands Without any retort— Thursday S p. m. 12th Group Yours truly, ian agencies responsible for about five and a half feet and That’s Morale. Chapel. Christian Science Ser A Casual fire suppression in areas to lie Pitts towers to six feet, four. vices. used for military operations See what I mean? You may call it wisdom, will be notified in advance of Pass The ENGINEER To An Or cunning lore, Army activities involving pos It's your life, soldier—IN other Abbotman He’ll Appreci When You’ve Read it—Please Or, if you like, sible fire hazards. ate It. SLRE i t : Pass The ENGINEER AROUND. 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