European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 14, 1959, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Father Santo Longo head of Casa Delia , checks finished orthopaedic equipment with Toner right Center. C. R. Hedberg a crewman the bearded priest maintains a cheerful it loaf As he guides his charges through \ i r the stars and stripes their daily routine. Two other priests and several civilians help him carry out his work. At present he has 15 boys ranging in age of from four to 15-years-old. But he also has 500 More applications for admission to the Home. These must wait until further expansion has been accomplished. The boys receive daily schooling but must travel to the nearby town for tests advancing them to upper grades. Toner has an ambitious program planned to help these handicapped children. Aided by donations from his ship s Crew of 18 officers and 275 men current plans Call for the establishment of several workshops Complete with equipment to help the boys become self sufficient. A carpentry and an electrical shop Are two of the projects being undertaken. Spe  size tables and benches will have to be constructed for the boys to work at and learn their trades. Initial instruction will be by the american sailors but when they go to sea on operations this training will be taken Over by local italian instructors hired from the funds donated by the ship. All the boys need is a Chance to help themselves said father Longo who Radi ates kindness for his wards. And the men of the missis sinew Are providing the Means to that end i