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Naval Flight News
Naval Flight News was published by the Naval Flight Preparatory School, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Friday May 21, 1943
Front Page: Cadet Adams takes command on Battalion 4: Last week, Batt Four "changed hands" when new cadet officers
were installed. Cadet F. W. Adams was appointed battalion commander; P P Berman, battalion adjutant; J B Sarratt, right wing company
commander; W H Van Kirk, left wing company commander.
The following cadets were appointed as platoon commanders: W R Barton, first platoon; R L Kunz, second platoon; L Dooley, third
platoon; R C Gibbs, fifth platoon; J F Studt, sixth platoon; H C Phelps, seventh platoon; I J Warshaw, eighth platoon.
These cadets were chosen for their posts because of their outstanding leadership and military records.
The former cadet officers did their job well and deserve the commendation of all the cadets of this station.
Front Page (with picture of LTJG Charles Edward VASALY): Lieut Vasaly, NFPS "Exec" hates the words "On Report": "On Report"
are two words that would never appear on the NFPS offical log if LtJG Charles Edward Vasaly, executive officer, had his way about it.
Of all his many burdens, he finds the matter of discipline the hardest and most unpleasant.
Not all cadets are hard to handle, understand. He thinks they're tops, and that it's largely the result of their spirit and enthusiasm
that this school ranks near the top of all the navy's other preparatory stations. That's why he finds it hard to mete out demerits or
restrictions to any cadet who happens to get "fouled up".
As executive offiver, Mr Vasaly's prime responsibility is carrying out the orders of the commanding officer, especially those pertaining
to the welfare, instruction, and discipline of cadet personnel. Such a responsibility demands wisdon and experience in handling men - a
sympathetic understanding of their problems, and a sincere interest in their morale.
Cadets who have troubles or who get themselves in difficulties, will find that they can ususally talk them over with the "Exec". If he can
help them solve their problems within the letter of naval regulations, he does so willingly, sometimes maybe stretching a point to help them.
Mr Vasaly has had a substancial background in personnel management, which qualifies him for his present position, despite his age of only 29
years. A native of St Paul, MN, he attended Notre Dame University, and later the University of Minnesota from which he graduated with a BBA
degree in personnel administration. Following graduation, he was a manager of personnel for a department store affliated with Allied Purchasing
Corp of New York City.
In Jan, 1941, he entered the navy and saw duty at the naval air stations at Minneapolis, Jacksonville, and Pensacola, and with the Bureau of
Aeronautics, Training Division, Washington DC, before coming to this activity.
On Dec 28, last year, he reported for duty at SC, with the commanding officer, LT James A McDebitt. Since then, the school has progressed until it
ranks seventh among the navy's 20 similar schools.
"A good deal of the credit for our success should go to the university administration, and to the cadets themselves", Mr Basaly said. "To the university
because of the splendid cooperation in making available classrooms and in securing instructors capable of teaching subjects of our intense currirculum. To
the cadets for their willingness to apply themselves, despite handicaps, to the job at hand".
Several innovations in the instruction program have been added from time to time which have resulted in higher grades and fewer failures, among the cadets.
One of these, the restricted study hours in Owens hall, has substantially raised grade averages. Night classes in communications, also have contributed to the
scholastic ranking.
Having little time for outside activity, Mr Vasaly's newest hobby, however, is an infant son, born May 10. "We've named him Junior, and as yet, he's not
registered for V-5," he said.
Front Page: Goodyear describes flat top adventures: On active duty with the navy for over two years, Cadet William Goodyear Jr has covered most of the Pacific
battle area as raioman, 2C, aboard a flat top. Leaving his home in Coldwater, MI, "Boris" trained at the Indianpolis Radio School and the Naval Research Laboratory in
Washington DC.
While aboard a carrier, he took an active part in the naval battles of Marshall and Gilbert, Marcus, Wake, Midway, first and second battles of the Solomons, and the
raid on Tokyo. It was the battle of the Marshall and Gilbert Islands that he received his baptismal fire.
We had just been secured from general quarters when the big noise started. Expecting our planes to return, we were caught unexpectedly by a squadron of Jap planes
which attacke dus in two waves. As GQ was sounded again, I grabbed my equipment and high tailed it topside to my battle station in the superstructure.
To those of us who were new at this game, it was amazing to see the calm and efficiency with which the men worked. The long months of tedious training were
paying dividends.
"Bombs were dropping all around us, most of them missing. You couldn't tell when we were hit anyway, as our own guns jarred the ship as much. It was thrilling
to see the big Jap crash in the ater, a buring wreck, thanks to the skill of our gunners and the opportune return of our own planes. It wasn't until the whole
thing was over, that I had time to be scared."
We had plenty of excitment in the other battles, but somehow you seem to remember the first one more. I will say that the best sight of all was watching Gen
Dolittle and his men take off for Tokyo. I just hope that I'll be ready in time to help finish the job."
Front Page: Week's 4.0 men listed: The number of 4.0 men has increased over the last week due to the fact that Fourth Batt finished their first week with a full schedule.
The following men made two 4.0's in Batt Three: BL Spurgeon, RO Wheller, RW Williams, WJ Furber, RJ Schulte.
In Batt Four, the following men got four 4.0's: WR Barton, HP Fletscher, RC Lemert, RH Sloan, BP Lee, IJ Warshaw, and LP Slatter.
The following me of Batt Four got three 4.0's: JH Garrison, DA Davis, RR Kecht, GP Matherson, JJ McIntyre, JG Mathrusse, TL Underwood, LH Baldewicz, EP Herrington, JB Donald,
GH Falconner, D Gibbs, EA Stocker, JC Phelps.
The following men of Batt Four got two 4.0's: PW Adams, TJ T J Astrella, LH Beba, AL Berg, J Berry FL Brawn, O Godley, FE Hamnilton, WE Bonds, FM Brooke, CH Hooper, RL Kunz,
McKinley, TC Parker, WH Rumbrug, WR Gorham, GB Drum, R Mortinson, AL Stack, LH Watkins.
RE Walters, EH Bodwell, PP Berman, NC Bicknese, EA Bundy, JC Kayes, WE Johnson, JB Garratt, CP Willinion, KE Carter, MJ Cohen, J Totcishin, WP Goodyear, RF Snyder, EN Jellins,
JO Jones, WL Kennedy, FN Masuen, HL Patten, CM Searles, RC Sanderland, WH Van Kirk, SJ Ware, EA Worsley, PA Peterson, JM Rossetto, JJ Ryan, and J F Swick.
Front Page: Batt Three wins final hoop rally.... (Story clipped) Baldeqicz, Batt Four, was high point man with a total of 15 points.
Page two stories: (Stories clipped)
Renshaw plan aids spotters
Nazi test assymmetrical design over Russian Front
Five slides, ready, now pfft! (LT Underwood quiz)
Cartoon of cadet dreams (airplanes and missles)
Page Three: Gremlin Grumbles: (Column clipped - Here is one of many): According to Mrs Juanita Elliot, "Theory of Flight" instructor, we will study the effects of alcohol on pilots.
None of us are pilots yet, but we have all done the homework.
Page Three: Walters heads soccer program (with photo of LTJG Robert Russell Walters)
Red-haired, geneial LtJG Robert Russell Walters, soccer coach, likes sports - both as a player and as instructor. Early in his career he was a versitile athlete
while studying at the University of Washington. Football, basketball, and baseball added to his versatility. After leaving college, LT Walters traversed various Washington
colleges, coaching athletics.
After receiving his commission, LT Walters was transferred to St Mary's College, as military and athletic instructor, in the Naval Pre-Flight department.
Since leaving St Mary's, he has instructed soccer here at Naval Flight Prep School, University of Southern California.
Mr Walter's is at the present, president of the swollen ankle and skinned shin department.
Page Three: Photo Doing the 100: The day's athletic activities include the strength exerting 12 second mad dash for the 100 yard marker, with Bovard gym in the background.
Joe Riddick, Batt IV had the situation well in hand during the 100 year dash, Warshaw, Batt IV runs a close second.
Page Three: Cadet criticizes attitude here: "butting in".
Page Three: Trojan Staff takes respite: The Daily Trojan staff decided to stop publishing last week, due to the necessity of "catching-up" on their whole semester's work, and sleep.
NFN has been printed in the DT, once each week, but during the five-week intersession, there will be no Daily Trojan, therefore, the NFN will go to press for themselves during the intersession.
Page Three: Naval Flight News, SC Flight Preparatory School:
Lt J A Mc Devitt - Officer-in-Charge
LTJG CE Vasaly - Executive Officer
Ensign L Herder - Officer Editor
William C Kimmins - Cadet Editor
Geroge Falconer - Feature Editor
Walter Simpson - Sports Editor
Bryant E Hearn - Aviation Editor
Kermit Carter - Poet
Jim Tucker - Photographer
Bob Lundgren - Caroonist
Page Four Stories:
Flight Prep Log
Kick in, mates! buy more bonds
Advs for Barnery's Barber shop, Campus Cleaners, The Wagon Wheel Cafe, and Phelps-Terkel
An original copy of the Naval Flight News, Naval Flight Preparatory School, University of Southern California,
was sent in by
[LdCdr George A EVERDING USN (Ret)]. He writes "Fine Looking Website.
This is all I could find regarding USC. If I find more, I will sent it on.
Regards, George". Many thanks George for sharing these memories!!!
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