Pacific Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 8, 1948, Tokyo, Japan                              Page two Pacific Star s and stripes o oct. 8 Barbershop quartet Competition opens 32nd composite Wing Okinawa oct. 7a Barber shop Harmony quartet contest was announced by it. Edwin a Schomaker Kadena special services officer for military personnel of the Ryukyu command. The contest is for the purpose of encouraging and implementing vocal music As a Leisure time activity for All command Levels. Prizes will be  airmen interested in the contest which terminates november 19 Island finals be held at the new rcom Thea Ler. Groups will Register with their unit special services officer and Complete four copies of the entry  preliminary contest will t e held at the new rcom theater Between 1 and 4  10, to determine entries to Complete in the finals december 1-a" committee consisting. Of qualified military personnel and civilians will be organized by the special services Sec Tion rcom to set up proce dures for conducting and judging the  following rules will be considered in judging strict employ intent of Barbershop Harmony adherence to tradition correctness of interpretation clearness of enunciation accuracy of pitch attack an release effectiveness of expression balance of parts ease of execution spirit and sincerity show Manship and stage  of the period associated with Barbershop quarters May reused to enhance the appearance of the quartets but will not be considered in the judging. Each quartet will be required losing in Competition three num Bers preferably varying in charac Ter. Additional numbers May be permitted to break ties or to assist in arriving at definite decisions by the  numbers rendered in com petition will be without instrumental accompaniment. Cost plan extended to Okinawa natives 32nd composite Wing Okinawa oct. 7cost control program at 32nd. Composite Wing expanded this month to include okinawan nationals in step to further decrease sex  the same time Cost control reports of last month showed seven per cent reduction in costs of Wing maintenance when compared with reports of other units and organizations under Usan on  to Cost control Oki Okinawa personals capt. Harold l. Martin 32ndcomposite Wing is attending an engineering conference at head quarters far East command. Sgt. Willis h. Mcclammy an Cpl. James w. Boone formerly of Headquarters Squadron 32nd composite Wing were transferred to the 32nd, station medical group recently. Corporals Edward l. Bellows Richard Laughman John r. Kay and pfc John d. Millwood All for Merly of Headquarters 32nd composite Wing have been transferred to Headquarters 32nd air base group it was announced recently. � capt. Vincent Pefe of the 32ndstation medical group is on a seven Day toy to the 361st station Hospital in Tokyo Japan to attend the monthly medical meeting. Pfc James r. Swee and pfc Tho Mas g. Smith 32nd installations Squadron have been transferred to Headquarters 32nd maintenance and Supply group. Pfc Jack j. Saylor 32nd maintenance Squadron was transferred to the 23rd recon Squadron recently o � pfc John l. Yarbrough of head quarters 32nd composite Wing has been transferred to headquarters32nd maintenance and Supply group. Airmen of Headquarters 32ndcomposite Wing being transferred to Headquarters 32nd air base group Are sgt. Robert r. Cavanaugh. Sgt. Julius Hans Cpl. Mil Ner l. Vatland and pfc Carroll r. Forney. A sgt. Charles a. Tarazano of Headquarters 32nd air base group is on try in Manila. . To Pur Chase supplies and equipment for the 32nd air base group enlisted ens club at Kadena. 32nd composite Wing Okinawa oct. 7working directly under the supervision of the air installations office of Kadena technical representatives from two major american firms have proven of Inesti Mable value to the air Force stationed Here it. J. R. Bohannon air installations administrative assistant for the 32nd composite Wing recently reported. These technical representatives operate in three major subdivisions. The Philco corporation has three men Ope rating As motor rewind mechanics and five additional men who Are refrigerator mechanics. The general motors corporation presently has five men contracted to work As a diesel repair team. The present contract Origi Nally begun last May was termed to expire at the end of a year. Under that contract these men were to proceed to Okinawa to be responsible for the major overhaul and repair of motor assemblies. Their Job also consists of training military personnel in this Type of work. To Date there Are 20 personnel engaged in refrigeration mechanics train no eight in motor rewind and 30 in diesel repair. This instruction is of classroom and on the Job training types. Naan labor at Kadena will reduce manpower somewhat which is presently considered in excess but will maintain maximum degree of efficiency at minimum  to capt. Miller Anderson assistant Wing Cost control officer both office Sand airmen in squadrons and units of. The 32nd composite Wing Are becoming  control  the wheel at 7 30 . October9 and 10 so this is new York Rudy Vallee Virginia Grey october 11 and 12 Good news june. Allyson Peter  Victory at 7 30 . October 9 Captain from Castile Tyron Power Jean Peters october 10 and 11 Homecoming Clark Gable Lana Turner. Seaside theater at 7 30. . October 9 and 10 on an Island with you Esther Williams Pete Lawford october 11 Captain from Castile Tyrone Power Jean Peters. Mach Nate at 7 . October 9and 10 three daring daughters Jose Iturbi Jeanette Macdonald october 11 on an Island with you Peter Lawf Ord Esther Wil Liams. Mab Hay theater at 6 ands . October 9 and 10 Iron curtain Dana Andrews Gens Tierney october 11 three Dar ing daughters Jeanette Mac Donald. Jose Iturbi. New rcom at 6 30 and 8 45pan october 9 and 10 old los Angeles William Elliott Kathe Rine Mcleod october. In and 12 Iron curtain Dana Andrews Gene Tierney. Palace theater at 7 and 9 . October 9 i Jana Doe Ruth Hussey John Carroll october 10 and 11 Silver River Errol Lynn Ann Sheridan. Kadena theater at 6 30 and8 30 . October 9 Wallflower Joyce Reynolds. Robert Hutton october 10 and 11 i remember mama Irene Dunne Barbara Bel decides. Comet theater at 8 30 . October 9 and 10 the pirate Judy Garland Gene Kelly october11 Wallflower Joyce Reynolds Robert  theater at 7 30 . October 9 and 10 they passe this Way Joel Mccrea Frances Dee october 11 and 12 the pirate Judy Garland Gene  theater at . October 9 / fighting father Dunne Pat o Brien Myrna Dell october 10 and 11 another Parton the Forest Ann Blythe fre Derick March. Bataan theater at 8 . October9 and 10 fort Apache John Wayne Shirley Temple october11 fighting father Dunne Pat o Brien Myrna  of the Rock at. 7 . October 9 and 10 the big clock Maureen o Sullivan Ray Milland october 11 fort Apache Johnwayne Shirley Temple. Tricksters rest october 9 under California stars Roy to Gers Jane Frazee october 10 Homecoming Clark Gable Lana Turner. 514th Engineer theater october11 under California. Stars Roy Rpgers Jane Frazee october 12 Homecoming Clark Gable Lana Turner. The sea lion october 12 unde California stars Roy Rogers Jane Frazee october 13 Homecoming Clark Gable Lana Turner. New Harlem october 9 Silver River Errol Flynn Ann Sheri Dan october 10 the big punch Wayne Morris Lois Maxwell. Second Rescue Squadron octo Ber 9 Best years of our lives Frederick March Myrna Loy october 10 Silver River Errol Flynn Ann Sheridan.170th macs theater october 10 Best years of our lives fre Derick March Myrna Loy october 11 Silver River Errol Lynnann Sheridan. Sobe Beach bowl october 12 Best years of our  March Myrna Loy october 13 Silver River Errol Lynnann Sheridan. Bayview october 9 Gallant legion William Elliott Adrian Booth october 10 Are you within Olga san Juan Donald o con nor. Civilians Are great help to air Force units fear Squadron lives in Story Book Billet by of sgt. Don Mcgill Okinawa oct. 7eleva tors Marble floors table cloths food served on plates waiters to pour your Coffee or bring More food is nothing More than routine taken for granted service to airmen stationed at Headquarters fear in the new Keijo build ing Tokyo. To an air Force sergeant As signed to the 32nd composite Wing on Okinawa for the past 22 months it is All an unbelievable Paradise. Approximately five hours by air takes the Kadena airman on leave to Haneda Airfield located 10 Miles from the famous Toky Ginza. Bus v transportation is provided into Tokyo. His Home while on leave is the new Keijo building a thoroughly modern eight Story building just opposite the to Kyo Central train station con Taining living quarters mess Hall Coffee shop Barber shop Etc. Recreational facilities for visiting airmen Are numerous an afternoon in Tokyo May be spent just walking the Ginza and other streets or visiting the Tokyo pm which is comparable to a civilian department store. Or if the Day is Armand refreshments Are desired a visit to the popular Ginza Beer Hall or to club Eden will solve the problem. For evening dancing enjoy ment three dance Halls club Eden Oasis and Tokyo Casino Are highly popular. At club Eden for instance More than 50 attractive japanese girls at tired in evening dress Are your dance partners for the evening for Scenic Tours of Japan within a 100-mile radius o Tokyo opportunities Are unlimited to visiting  air Force sergeant has returned to Kadena now Ancis finding it exceptionally difficult to return to the old Grinc of typewriter and office routine after seeing Tokyo Japan and the countless beauties of nature in the land of the rising  Speaks to women club . Air Force photo at a recent meeting1 of the air Force women s club at Kadena air Force base Okinawa capt. Eugene d. Minetta extreme left51st fighter Wing gave a history of the air Force talk to the ladies present. The meeting was held at the 32nd composite Wing officers club. Change engine . Air Force photo airmen from Kadena air Force base Okinawa Are shown above changing a worn out engine on a b-29 of the 23rd reconnaissance Squadron. As part of the 32nd composite Wing s flying safety program highly trained and skilled aircraft mechanics of the Wing contribute materially to flying safety by keeping their aircraft in top condition. Await typhoon damage Survey detailed reports of the damage which typhoon Libby caused on Okinawa have not been received by the stars and stripes yet. A Survey of destruction wrought by the furious storm is underway according to a report from general head quarters far East command. Initial estimates of damage reached a figure of $10,000,000. The Okinawa Bureau of the stars and stripes has been handicapped because the building in which the Bureau operated is said to have been demolished during the typhoon. However news bulletins Are expected during the next few hours at this writing and coverage As comprehensive As possible will be provided by this newspaper. Repair equipment t going to storm torn Okinawa arts crafts contest told 32nd composite Wing Okinawa oct. 7special ser vices Kadena has announced the beginning of a contest for military personnel of the far East command to recognize the value of arts and crafts i Leisure time activities and to acknowledge creative Talent in these Fields. The contest terminates no vember 20. All entries must be turned into special service son or before november 16. The contest will be held i three groups and will consist of drawings Layouts and fabricated pieces. Group i modern. Textile wallpaper Wood decor tile decor furniture sculpture Ash trays lamps Etc. Groupie architectural. Residences buildings libraries Heaters business building coliseum Etc. Group Iii advertising illustrations posters displays Etc. Minimum dimensions of entries in All groups Are 8 x 10 inches and maximum Dimen Sions Are 26x30 inches. To attend Guam course Okinawa oct. 7joe Poole Ryckmen Omo Logist enplaned for Guam recently to assist the insect and rodent control school conducted by the air Force. Poole will stay for two weeks in Guam. General Headquarters officials in Tokyo were completing plans today to Send Aid to Okinawa. Two tugs with parts and equipment for repair Salvage and floating had already been dispatched and were to depart late wednesday if the storm permits. A third tug will be dispatched As soon As it is readied at Yokohama. According to preliminary re ports received at Headquarters fear buildings on flight lines and some dependent houses and communication structures were damaged in varying de Gree. Other damage from the High winds which at times attained speeds of 125 Miles per hour has not been definitely reported. Buildings damaged Are located at Kadena and Naha air Force bases. A sur vey is now being made to de Termine the full extent of the results of the typhoon. Other reports received by general Headquarters described extensive damage to ships and port facilities but added that navigation channels Are open. One list is believed ruined beyond  army transport private Peters inside Naha Harbor was described As seaworthy Al though it had sustained dam age to its Forward plates. The Victory ship Benjamin Frank Lin was also described As sea worthy despite some storm  japanese ships in Naha Harbor were damaged but the extent of damage was undetermined. One of the japanese ships rammed a military government list near aware. At least two other lists were reported aground one of them on a ref. Another was known to be under water but officials believed it could be re floated. Several other lists were described As Safe and sea worthy. The master and Crew of one list which went aground on the roof was re moved and All hands reported Safe. All buildings were damaged and some completely lost in the storm wreckage which was fixed at $10,000,000 in preliminary reports. No firm Esti mates have been made As yet. Late reports indicate that the damaged Hospital on Oki Nawa is still in operation. Dependent housing suffered severely according to radio Grams from Okinawa. Loss to housing was described As rang ing from considerable dam age to total  there is communication be tween Okinawa and Tokyo but communication and Power lines Are Down on Okinawa and extensive repair is necessary. Personnel officers were assembling skilled working Crews to be flown into Okinawa As soon As conditions per Mit. Thirty carpenters ten plumbers ten electricians Are being summoned. Four Power linemen teams probably japanese will also be flown to Okinawa. At the same time critical building materials from nails to plexiglass tent age Canvas and other supplies have been assembled in Yokohama three freight Supply ships have been although buffeted by the storm alerted and Are standing by. Photo unit to get 10 lab technicians 32nd composite Wing Okinawa oct. 7capt. Roy Jarman commanding officer of the 10th photo technical uni of Kadena announced this week that he was receiving ten photographic Laboratory technicians for his unit from the23d reconnaissance Squadron. Airman effected by this change were sgt. Harry b. Good sgt. George f. Devore Cpl. Mathew Katalinch  Morris pfc Richard a. Hampson pfc Harold w. Johnson pfc Mario r. Sala Zar pfc Robert t. Rumbaugh jr., pfc Vernon r. Ward pvt. Arthur a. Gutierrez. Request fully yours Cains in popularity / Okinawa oct. 7"re quest fully yours a regular afternoon feature of Wilh is becoming the most popular radio program according to an announcement made by sgt. Donald Cosgrove who does the  Day the mails bring letters for requests to air special songs grandmother s time to the present. Most popular however Are the Beautiful ballads and melodies which Are More or less reminiscent of life Back Home like ill never love again popular recordings of Tommy Dorsey s Boogie Boogie and Francis Craig s beg your Pardon which is getting the most  new Wilh feature which was inaugurated last sunday is the strictly state Side program. Personnel head Back from trip to Korea Okinawa oct. 7earle a. Cleveland personnel officer civilian personnel office re turned to his duties recently at Headquarters rcom Fol lowing an extensive business trip to  visiting Korea Cleve land conducted a recruitment program personally interview ing and selecting civilian personnel needed for key positions on Okinawa. Staran army newspaper published by and for military personnel six times weekly in Tokyo Japan Apo 500 by the troop information and Educa Tion Section ghz acc for free distribution to . Armed forces in Japan Korea an Marianas boning islands and Okinawa. Local news May not be republished without obtain ing official clearance except that Apps material May be re printed by civilian papers with out specific Apps clearance. Editorial views and opinions expressed in the paper Are not necessarily those of the depart ment of the army. Address All communications to the of in a and or the managing  in charge capt Charles b. Taylor26-5271 managing editor h. H. Hathaway57-8085 Okinawa Bureau Okinawa 353 la l Abner nobody Mekos Money Nomore for an to Kin have everything cd wants jest the same. As and one. Else. On Yore Way out pc up a dozen shoos. Bin time. S Bot am u. 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