European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 3, 1953, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Poge 8 the stars and stripes Friday april 3, i Jex German Soldier recalls Battle far Berlin. ". V. Heidelberg apr 2 special current refugees filed Berlin re minds one american Corporal o the Days in 1945, when As a Mem Bero the German army he file the City to escape advancing rus Sian forces. The 25-year-old Soldier Cpl John Stitik of he det 7809th Sci who later became one of the firs volunteers sir the army s alien enlisted program in Europe was i -. Member of a Gorman armoured uni. To the fall of Berlin. In january 1945, Foitik relates lie was inducted into the German army he had gone to Berlin in 3942 to Complete an education be gun in his Home country o Czechoslovakia then 17, he was sent to an officer candidate schoo in Koenigsberg to be trained As Atair Force Pilot. After graduation however he was assigned to armoured forces then fighting at Goerlitz. As red troops advanced and the German troops tightened their lines in and around Berlin Foitik s unit nor Mally Over 2,000 men decreased to some 700,. Later Foitik said i found that the russians had seven Divi 43ddivschool saves12,500 bad Stoelz april 2 special the 43d inf div Academy saved .j12,500 during the past Winter by exercising Supply Economy in the consumption of coach the figure is based in the difference in the amount expended this year Ami last year Between nov. 1 and feb.38 / " besides the heating of Flint Cavern operating costs included heating of motor Pool shops another buildings. The saving is the direct result of regulations established by it col Thmothy f. Horan Academy com mandant. They include turning off lights that Are not in use keeping windows closed and shutting off radiators during the period of room. Ventilation., by keeping a constant Check on Small details such As Leaky faucets it is believed that a considerable part of the saving was made pos sible through the conservation of hot water.  because of the saving the personnel of the Academy were com mended by capt Huth Mont Gomery bad Stoelz det Engineer. Tirre Ewltia 19 years in 1st inf div rotate Wuerzburg april 2 special three officers who Between them have 19 years of service in the 1st inf div were honoured by a Parade at 1st div he recently prior to their departure for the . The officers maj George v. Visel Headquarters commandant maj William r. Hicks assistant g4, arid two Andrew a Tromble of the "g4 Section All arrived at the 1stin1 1940. Who entered the army As a private., in 1931, previously had served with the division from 1939. Until the end of world War in he v was commissioned a second lieu tenant from warrant officer ran while with the outfit in Africa. Hicks has been in the army since 1940, trouble since 1924. Sions. Along the same line driving us  at one Point near the end of april 1945, the unit was assembled and heard a communique read bythe corps commander announcing that Hitler was dead. Start Den Helden Tod the message said. He died a hero s  no mention was made of the possibility of hit Ler s having committed suicide. Strangely enough the news of his death Foitik stated had absolutely no effect on the troops. Morale As such just did t exist at that time. It was a Plain Case sailors rehearse special tune British songwriter Michael Carr and four american sailors re Hearse a new song1 composed by Carr which he has dedicated to the Jas. Navy. Pictured Are from left to right it Comdr r. H. Mere Ness Public information officer Mats Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean area a Dionn first. Class James Jil Cpherson Yeoman Mist class George a Tobin Seaman Thomas w. We Roer and Yeo Man third class Harry r. Carlsen. Proceeds from the song Voll be divided be Hveen welfare agencies of the. British and american  a. Navy photo Etta bless contest extended Wiesbaden april 2 special the cutoff Date for the Safe organizational Emblem contest has teen extended to april 10, Safe he announced the contest was scheduled to end Early trips month. It has been extended in answer to Many requests i to h a Tnp set Navy so my  by four midshipmen from the . Naval Academy Tohom he met while they were on a summer cruise to  midshipmen told him of the existing Academy songs and suggested he write a sort of an Alma mater in an easy to sing Tempo. The composition and a recording have been forwarded to the Navy department in Washington. Antics show Tours Avsec installations Verdun France april.2 Spe Cial Avsec antics a review featuring Talent selected in Competition throughout com 2 Advance Section has been appearing at Avsec installations. Under the direction of pfc James Genaro of 17th special services who doubles As master of ceremonies the musical was produced by Jaqueline o. Cramer Avsec Spe Cial services Field entertainment director. Included in the cast Are vocalists Pic John Miles 609th pm Graves registration co pfc Merton Bye 574th pm so co., pvt Harry Green Wade 450th Ord ammo co an sgt Fred Contreras and pfc Timothy Kelly of cob 97th engr const in dancer Cpl Thomas Henderson 574th pm and a hillbilly band from the 97th engr canst in add Vari Ety. Accompaniment is provided by a 17th special services combo. 11 German pupils visit Schweinfurt yank school Schweinfurt april 2 Spe Cial eleven German children visited the american dependents school at Willy Sachs stadium in Schweinfurt recently. The pupils from the Ludwig school Here were repaying a visit made earlier by the american Stu dents. They Sang songs played volleyball and Latex took a bus tour of Conn Barracks London april.2 special British songwriter Michael Carr composer of Jnore than "500 tunes including South of the Border old faithful and did your Mother come from Ireland has written a song for the us Navy. Carr presented a manuscript of the tune and a recording made by himself and four . Sailors in London to Bear adm c. F. Chil Ingworth commander of the Mil tary sea transportation service s Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean area. The british1, composer stipulated that any royalties which might accrue through commercial Publica Tion of his composition be equally divided Between welfare agencies of the British and american navies the us. Naval Relief society and the Royal naval benevolent Trust Carr said the idea for the song entitled spirit of Annapolis was. A Karlsruhe group donate to Gya building fund Heidelberg april 2 special two checks totalling $383 and 620 Marks were presented to Gya representatives for use in con. Trucking the new Karlsruhe Gya Center. ,.- the Beta Sagaia Phi sorority Polcari Truhe raised $383 during a Monte Carlo night at the Karls uhe officers club the 7776th la or supervision Center gave 620 Marks to help in the construction. Of this amount 320 Mark were contributed by the 6980th Lacor ervice Sig const in. From units for More time to pre pare and finish design entries. Prizes of $100 550, and ?23 . Savings Bonds will be Given the three persons who submit the entries which Best focus attention on the Broad scope of Safe s mis Sion. Of the survival of the fittest. Troops without morale turn into  Hitler had never been a hero to Foitik whose father had been in turned in the Mau Hausen concentration Camp. Being out of step with the policies of this new Reich made Foitik unpopular with the German soldiers. When Berlin fell the German army was incomplete rout. Foitik liberated a bicycle and set off for Home. After Days of travel often without food and Many sleepless nights he reached Karlsbad. Czechoslovakia. Slowly the homily was assembled once More. An american Captain is responsible for Foitik s enlistment in the army. The capitain stationed at Stuttgart explained the procedure to the potential recruit. At that time Foitik was working As an interpreter in a . Agency. I m indebted to that officer Foitik says even though i am not inclined toward soldiering. I m proud to be in the finest army in the world. My future plans to be a .  Scandinavia festival set Wiesbaden april 2 special exhibits of scandinavian products fur fashion shows smorgasbord sandwiches travel movies and valuable door prizes will be Fea tured at the Eagle club s scandinavian festival opening in wies Baden april. 8. Representatives from the Dan ish norwegian finnish and swed ish consulates and National tourist and transportation offices will be present. Exhibits of furniture furs Crys Tal silverware ceramics food products clothing Handiwork and a modern touring bus now being used in scandinavian countries will be the main attractions of the three Day Celebration. Door prizes of swedish Crystal danish Silver danish Beer and two roundtrip tickets to Copen Hagen will be awarded in addition to other prizes. Rhine main safety award Frankfurt apri z Spe Cial the Rhine main air base flying safety award for 1952 was presented to the 12th troop car Rier so Ber of determines the annual award win Ner. Recently. Minimum num personnel error. Accidents Jet exhibition highlights a in birthday Kaiserslautern april2 special a Jet acrobatic exby Billon and a Drill team compete. Tion highlighted the second anniversary Celebration of the aaa a in Here. The was activated april 1, 395i Camp Stewart a the Drill team compel topped a Day crammed with Manship and competitive events. Brig. Gen Robert w. Crichlow cd of the 34th aaa Brig was % hand to present Driver award athletic trophies and .commend.,. The nearby Seth fighter bomber Wing provided the exhibition of & precision loops turns and other Maneu vers during a 15-minute per.,. J morning festivities included n battalion dress review and an ex.1 Hibi Tion of equipment. A picnic lunch was held at midday. The l afternoon was devoted to organized competitive athletics Anil to musical variety show and Binga partly in the evening rounded out the Day of Celebration. In a message of Welcome to Tfir visitors it col Russelll Pirn jr., co since the battalion s a ave ution cited the Progress of the unit1 first As a part of the 3d . And now As a part of Anny in Europe. Club pm aia do tots Goeppinger april 2 spec feb a playground has been opened fit children of the displaced amp at Cooke Barracks. The Julji act was completed through tin 1 cooperation of the Tomesh auxiliary of Goeppinger and 1b28th pm co. L at opening ceremonies Brig a John e. Theimer 28th div att cd made the formal dedication Alois Zeller Camp Leader acc Intel on behalf of the children. The children were supplied feat ice Cream Cones by Cooks 0� to 28th pm. Other members of Tsi j company familiarized the Ehimo with the new equipment. J _ land for the playground Cal the Keystone Sale Platz a cleared by a Crew from the ass pm co under the direction of & Anthony v. Kijonka. Member 5 the company supplied t to turd a the Money necessary. The rest Given by the women s group j two get new 2d army div posts a 1 \ 4 i 1 i two Darmel do officers recently were named to new posts. It col Kennel h t. Baraby jr., left former officer of combat Comil a has assumed command of the inf in while to col Frank b. Clay Righta 19west Point moved from his Job As commandant of Nifte school to co of the 57h medium to in. Both men Are the army s command and general staff school. Military news military news body Huml