European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 29, 1950, Darmstadt, Hesse The stars and Safti by Phil Bucknell staff writer a t the Pentagon they say there Are still a few old cavalry officers who Wear their Riding boots under their pinks. And there Are a few poker backed old noncom wearing the crossed sabers who will Tell you of the old Days at it. Myer or Riley. Of the Days when a recon Naissance outfit was something made up of Only hard Riding horsemen and fast footed steeds not half tracks tanks armoured cars and the la Tell you about boning and burnishing and the smell of a clean stable and the sound of the soft whinny of a skittish horse in the and cavalry traditions Are the 3d Cav now has Only 12 horses. Cavalrymen will Tell you about the 3d Cav. How its history goes Back to the campaigns against the Sioux and Chey Enne. And if you want to talk about the last War they jul admit regretfully that horses were not much in evidence but they will give you the names of Jonathan m. Wainwright and George Patton one time commanders of the 3d now the 3d Cav has Only 12 horses. In mid-1941, the army had upwards of 25,000 mounts but today throughout the army there Are but 327. Twelve Are at it. men under Boss noncom sgt James Payne of Louisa a. Care for the horses whose Only use today is for state Occa Sions and military Are yet a magnificent spectacle those horses at funerals. Six White horse draw a gleaming Black Caisson which carries the Flag draped casket from Chapel to graveside. Back of the Caisson follows she Caparisos horse ride less bridled and saddled the boots of the deceased reversed in the stirrups and his Saber swinging on the wrong Side a custom at least As old As the it May Well be that even this last cheerless chore will end. The youngest horse at it. Myer is 13, the oldest 21. It s getting near the end of the Trail and the final to j physicians at Philadelphia s Lankenau Hospital Are studying the effects of a new drug which arouses in some alcoholics a physical revulsion to drug is by no Means a cure for alcoholism according to or. Nicholas Padis. But clinical tests show that it can set up a violent reaction in alcoholics. The drug known chemically As Tetra Ethyl Thuram disulfide is limited to in Yesti National use Only by physicians and hospitals at stressed that the drug must be taken daily to be must proceed cautiously in administering the drug. It cannot be Given to patients who have diabetes liver heart or kidney , if the patient fails to take the drug daily the effects Wear off. The Hospital revealed the records of one patient who had been in and out of the Hospital numerous times for treat ment of chronic was Given dosages of Teru Ethyl Hiram disulfide for four Days. Then he was Given an ounce and a Hall of whisky in minutes after he took the drink his face became flushed and almost bluish his eyes were watery his hands were cold and Clammy and marked tremors of the body he b restless and declared doctor i t Eli As though i m through hell. It is the worst thing experienced in 41 mini ies has Merical and weep ing. He looked in a Mirror and Vowe j he would never take another drink. Ins the or savile St Huaxie Uritsky dons a false nose in his dressing room before hound ing into the spotlight to entertain Vienna Gas. He was once a performer in burlesque. Is a Busy Man Vienna Sei meant mixes 1 heat rivals Villi haunting Gridiron opposition by Ernie Reed staff writer sergeant Ely Maxie Uretsky of los Angeles a former professional fighter and burlesque trouper is just about the busiest Soldier in Vienna. A combat Veteran who saw action wit the 3d infantry division in the italian invasion Maxie is currently assigned to the Ufa special services As entertain ment no. The sergeant at present is taking an Active part in the flourishing Vienna entertainers Guild an Organiza Tion designed to provide stage entertain ment for the thousands of Gas stationed in this cosmopolitan City which is the Gateway to the Iron curtain countries. Maxie does t believe in taking it easy and letting the other soldiers do All the work. He has personally figured in some 125 performances before Giau Dences. He excels in Light roles having been a comedian in his burlesque Days in new York and is known As the Ufa comedy he is not Busy with his stage roles the sergeant devotes his time to the Ufa sports Field. When the Vienna football Vikings last year were sorely in need of a Mascot to Don a Viking costume to haunt the enemy teams and also enter Tain the pigskin fans before game time the Good natured Uretsky accepted the role. His antics at times proved More entertaining than the actual game. Maxie has never lost his love for the boxing sport and currently is one of the most popular referees in these parts. A Veteran of 120 professional and 60 Amateur bouts Maxie whose caul flowered ears and distorted nose Are ample evidence of an erstwhile Busy boxing career is Well qualified to referee army bouts. An aggressive Battler in his own Day Uretsky keeps the army boxers moving at a fast Pace and makes them give the spectators a run for their Money. Other spare time is spent in the after Noons in drilling and preparing Vienna army boxers for their bouts. He has shown Many a Ufa boy How to throw a deadly left Hook or land a Sleeper punch. In his boxing heyday Maxie was known As Maxie Rosen and fought As a lightweight and welterweight. He was Good enough to fight several champs including the rugged sex Light weight King Tony Canzoneri who Kafoed him in the seventh round of their bout in new York in 1937. Maxie sports a Knock out Victory Over Lew Jenkins before the Sweetwater. Texas Galloper went on to capture the world s lightweight title. He said he put Jenkins away in the fourth round of their bout at Dallas in 1937. A Kayo at the hands of the hard punching welterweight Marty Servo three years later convinced Maxie there were easier ways of making a living so he quit the ring for Good. Contents articles Maxie is a Busy Man by Ernie Reed. The medics report on health in Germany a stars and stripes report Bee s boys Are Buzzi collegiate basketball by de Sanford notes on or. Toad by Dick Habein the end of the Trail by j. Alvin Kugelmass drawings by . Field picture stories the army nurses Over the years Hollywood on the Tib a movie making in Rome. Regular features report from America the dying cavalry by Phil Bucknell strictly Femina might As Well be a Prim Bridge by Josephine Culbert san Cook s tour by Sara Book reviews new dec movies an s program of the week dec showcase crossword Puzzle. Wishing Wei this week s cover the Little fellow you see a trip tin is or. Toad a vain prep tem ". Created i ?�1 " Neth and the Valt the or. Toad o r i n i n a s i geared in wind in lows a i Many am each with w n Emir and human Ai Ier sties. The drawing was Din Disney and you can learn a by about Toad. Or. Mole. Or. Hat. Or. Ii and or. Habein by turning to Tam photo credits Hess Maxie hikes on the role of Mascot to the Vienna Vikings a local football team. His costume is intended to strike fear in the hearts of the enemy on the Gridiron. Picture position to top my left a Bottom. L still ii . Army i . Army in Long Island a . Army i Vii. 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