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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1959, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday August 16, 1959 the stars and stripes Page 9 americans lose us Cricket match Bushy Park England is not even the support of Jayne Mansfield helped american bowl ers curves in their Cricket match at the air Force base Here against British team. The British won 205-180 All  other words close for the americans but no Cigar. About 1,500 persons including miss Mansfield watched the match Between the lord s tavern ers and the american Amateur Cricket club. Marine corps studies no proposals Washington is the Marine corps has begun study of 100 recommendations submitted by top non commissioned officers at their fourth annual conference held at Cherry. Point . The five Day conclave was at tended by 33 key Marine corps non coms and their wives from19 major commands on both coasts. The aim of the proposals is to improve career attractiveness in the Marine corps. The recommendations a head quarters spokesman said cover 59subjects ranging from morale through incentive pay and included suggestions on woman Marin clothing and woman Marine enlistments submitted by. The two women delegates in attendance. Some of the typical recommendations were 1proficiency pay in appropriate amounts be paid Only to All Quali fied personnel of highly specialized skills in pay grades e4 through e9, excluding sergeants major and first sergeants whose retention isto the Best interest of the Marine corps. 2each major command be is sued a Complete set of various size uniforms for try on purposes. And that regulation shoes and stockings be made available with in the Supply system or additional clothing allowance be authorized for the Purchase of these items. 3all promotions to e8, and e9be contingent upon establishing physical qualifications. Greater emphasis be placed on time ingrate rather than time in service. An agreement not be required to serve for a specified period prior to effecting promotions to e8 and e9. Fairford airmen eager for studies Fairford England is the men of det 3, 1970th macs so Are. A Bunch of education eager beavers. The unit has 100 per cent participation in the Extension course Institute operated by the air University. Thanks to the encouragement of 1st it Gerald d. Nisivoccia and sgt William a. Milner. Participation in the correspondence course has increased from 33 per cent a year ago. Milner estimates that the aver age time spent on course work by the two officers and 27 airmen is about 2% hours per week. Us plaque honors american airmen England  
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