Camp Abbot, Ore., June 17, 1944 ABBOT ENGINEER Page Three German Manual Indicates She Will Try Again * ■ * V 1 »V * The best military minds are c o n v i n c e d that the German High Command knows by now it is fighting a losing fight. This fact was eloquently illustrated by a new instruction manual is­ sued by tne German government to the people. The manual says, in part: “ Every stout boy born In 1943 can become a brave soldier in 1963. Every new • born healthy boy is one strong soldier more in twenty years.” The booklet recognized that war casualties would cause a further birthrate drop “in the next years,” but glossed over the fact by declaring that a healthy nation could make up its war losses. It said: “ The more Germans there are in the world, the more stable the new great Reich will stand and the more certain is peace in the world.” To maintain the German nation’s fighting nower it said “ ‘every everv family famiiv must, mnct on the av­ „ ’ erage, have four children.” -—Photo by Signal Corps Photo Lab. In his Sunday-go-to-ineetin’ uniform Col. F. S. Besson, Confer Commander, takes part in the respon- sive reading at Sunday evening service in a bivouac area. This photograph reveals some o f the medals and citations which the Colonel has earned during his long military career. The cord over *,is k*ft shoulder represents the fourragère, citation from the French government to his unit for out- standing service in World War I. The two chevrons on his left sleeve indicate at least twelve months' service overseas in that conflict. The first medal under Colonel Besson's campaign ribbons is the distinguished rifleman award of the United States Army. Radio Skit Work ‘Grins Of Abbot Nonrom Rat^er Well, W e’d Say Distributed Here V/l r t ls U U I M U II IM B ' 5 6 a n d ■ New $10 GI Bond Spells Finis for Issuance of a new $10 GI w ar bond which will eliminate install­ ment allotments for purchase ct the $23 bond was announced this week by Lt. Thomas P. Kruzlc, Camp Abbot war bond officer. The new plan has two distinct advantages: (1) The soldier will receive his $10 bond shortly after his $7.50 allotment is deducted from his pay; (2) elimination c f installment buying will reduce confusion in bookkeeping and en­ able thc Treasury Department to handle purchases mote rapidly. GI bonds will be issued and de­ livered as soon as new bond stock is available, but bonds win be dated back to effective month of purchase. Installment allot­ ments now in effect or already transmitted will be discontinued automatically with the issue c l $25 bonds payment for which Is completed in June, July or Aug­ ust. Meanwhile existing Class “ B” iiiotmcnt re ulations will be ‘. . . . observed in the sale ct s,rlc" y obser new bonds, particularly in re­ gard to discontinuance of install­ ment plans only upon completion of purchases already being pro­ cessed. The new allotment plan will not be inaugurated for a ry subscriber until payment fo r bonds now being purchased un­ der thc installment plan is con­ cluded. Subscribers will be required to make new allotments for the $10 bond once their installment allot­ ments are terminated, Lieuten­ ant Kruzic pointed out. These purchasing $25 bonds on the al- kitmcnt plan at a rate of one per mon,b will not be required to chan« e ,hoir allotments, since the installment feature is not present. Camp Guide Book w “ G rins and Groans,” m im eographed sheet “ published Soldiers leaving for Fort Lew- A comedy skit written by Cpl. irregu la rly— du rin g 2 min. breaks,” by Com pany B, 56th is will receive a parting gift from Harold F. Smith, formerly of the battalion, is enough to turn editors whose publications thc Pacific Telephone and Tele­ legitimate theater and now at- a re sent through the mails green w ith envy. But bein g fu ll graph Company in the form of tached to the Special Services ° f character and all that stuff, w e are b ig enough to rep rin t a small pocket guide book of Camp Abbot, illustrated and 1 branch here, was f e a t u r e d l a fe w items from the current issue that are reprintable. r’ "' AKl'"* printed by personnel of the Pub Wednesday evening on the clos-j The first platoon, for whom lications branch here. Planned ing program of the weekly ra- j Pvt. Norman Pudlack acts as be a little higher, several weeks ago, beiorq the dio series sponsored by Camp oditol% touches on an aspect of First S« 1- Edward R. Kuras move to the Washington station Abbot over Station KBND. . , .... „ , . , delivers some parting advice: Entitled, “ Are Sergeants Peo- barracks Ilie we a11 understand, “ Another thought which may was in thc offing, the booklets be added—As a good tip for be- arrived here Wednesday for dis- pie?” the playlet set forth the in the following ditty: uncertainty of a barrack full of j “ W e sweep the floors, and tween-meal snacks, that one and tribution through message cen mop the floors only American favorite, candy. ter to all soldiers on the post. GIs regarding what the uniform The text, prepared by the Pub­ Oldest Draftee Given As neat as any pin; Stock up on your supply for the Of the day would be. Actors in And then we all go out of trip that is ahead. I don't want lic Relations office, contains in­ Discharge From Service addition to Corporal Smith were doors to see any men nibbling on the formation intended to orient new Stephen Reardon, 46, whem lst/Sgt. Harold L. Abbot, Sgt. j To track the dirt hack in!” cushions. Good luck to you all, arrivals and serve as a guide to i (he Army newspaper, "Stars and Bert C. Cole, Cpl. John J. Tobias, | He also expresses a thought and keep up the good work for recreation and entertainment fa- stripes,” once called "the oldest and Pvt. Sidney Metz. cilitics. There arc two maps, one man ever drafted in the United The 362nd Arm y S e r v i c e ir> which all Camp Abbot con- B-.'iH at Ft. Lewis, Wash.” Forces band, directed by War- curs. while extending sincere Getting up the 12th Group showing interesting spots to visit States,” has been given a med­ rant Officer Charles S. Spalding,1 congratulations to said Corporal headquarters — through chan- in the State of Oregon, and the ical discharge in England, hi» paid tribute to the Infantry in Coe: , nels, you’ll notice—we wish you other the post layout, brother, Francis, said this week a rendition of “ What Do We Do “ The neewst papa in the pla- could see Cpl. Forbes Satre’s Pfc. Arne Jensen assisted in in Wilmington, Del. in the Infantry?” with Private v BACKMAWP W6L O ( N i l A r * v J 4 i f nounatou one/. r what you wee o r a * O» ma cnwtr •<*f