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THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE
MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC.
CHARTERED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS
631 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington 4, D. C.
A Professional journal for Chaplains and
Religious Workers PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION: To safeguard and to EDITOR O------ -------------------Roy J. HONEYWELL strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our nation;
to perpetuate and to deepen the bonds of understanding EDITORIAL BOARD and friendship of our military service; to preserve our spiriROBERT PLUMB, MORRIS SANDHAUS tual influence and interest in all members and veterans of
ARNOLD A. BOEDING the armed forces; to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and to promote Justice, Peace, and Good Will.
THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN is not the official COlNVENTION NUMBER mouthpiece of the Chiefs of Chaplains of the various
services. The fact that an article appears in its
columns does not indicate the approval of the views
expressed in it by any group or any individual other gil TENTS than the author. It is our policy to print articles on
subjects of interest to chaplains and religious workers FROM OUR LEADERS ------------------------------------------ I
although some or all of the opinions advanced may
be at variance with those held by the President of the
Chaplains Association, the members of the Executive ACTION ---- -.... ----------------------------------------------------- ----1
Committee and the Editors.
OUR NEW PRESIDENT ......--- -------------------------------------- 2
PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS ...---------------------------- -------------- 4
The Military Chaplains Association of the WELCOME ..........------------------------------------------------------ 6
United States
PRESIDENT DANIEL A. POLING SECRETARY-TREASURER'S REPORT------------- ---------------- 7
FINANCIAL REPORT ..... ------------------------------------.. ---- 9
VICE-PRESIDENTS REPRESENTING
ARMY AREAS: CHIEFS OF CHAPLAINS .......---------------------------------------- 10
I. PERCY G. HALL IV. CECIL H. LANG RELIGION'S ANSWER TO A TROUBLED WORLD 3---------------- 13
II. EDWARD L. R. ELSON V. FRANCIS J. CASEY
III. WARREN MARSHALL VI. EDWARD J. MATTSON MEMBERSHIP LIST .......-------------------------------- -------- 15
VICE-PRESIDENTS AT LARGE: MEMORIAL ADDRESS ...... ------------------------------------------ 26
JOHN W. BUNDRANT PHILIP LIPIS THE OTHER SIDE OF WAR ..................----------------------------------- 28
FREDERICK W. CROPP CORWIN H. OLDS
JAMES F. CUNNINGHAM EDWARD M. PENNELL CHAPLAINS NEED A NEWS SHEET ----------------------------29
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AIRBORNE CHAPLAINCY ------------- 32
GEORGE F. RIXEY
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dents, Executive Secretary, Editor, and all past OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION
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VOLUME XXII JULY, 1951 NUMBER 1
Published quarterly by the Military Chaplains Association of the United States and issued dated January, April, July and October. Publication office, 3110 Elm Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Editorial and Executive offices, 631 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington 4, D. C. Entered as Second Class Matter at Washington, D. C., additional entry at Baltimore, Maryland, under the act of March 3, 1879 at the special rate of mailing. This magazine is mailed to all members of the Chaplains Association who are in good standing by reason of payment of the current membership fee of $4.00 per calendar year, of which $2.00 is for THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN. Subscriptions to all others not eligible for membership are $4.00 per calendar year. Foreign subscriptions (nonmembers) are $5.00 per calendar year.
FROM OUR LEADERS
President Truman
The Military Chaplains' Associa- national belief or practices, your practices which are the source of our tion symbolizes and demonstrates the members, who are now clergymen in personal convictions and our national methods by which the religious groups uniform, are promoting and guiding strength. of our Nation may effectively con- the religious life of our own men and tribute to the spiritual and moral women in the military establishment. Therefore our people, in and out welfare of the members of our Armed With my greetings and best wishes of the Armed Forces, look to you for Forces. for the success of your Annual Con- "Religion's Answer to a Troubled
. Your Association, consisting of vention, I include the prayerful hope World." You are truly the representaYour Association, consisting of that you may find new ways to tives of the Living God and the servrepresentative clergymen from all de- strengthen and extend the existing ants of His children. It is my prayer nominations who have served in the .. .. .... .... .... exen tn w"
nominations who have served in the relationships between the civilian re- that from this Convention will come miltary chaplaincy, dramatizes the d .. mrcailit y hplin ramtiz s ligious groups and the men and wom- a resurgence of a spiritual fervor and practicability of inter-faith groups en in uniform. A period of military a religious faith in God which will working together to accomplish comwoiringto tocc sh service must never include a separa- not only save our beloved country mon religious objectives. tion from adequate religious leader- from destruction, but will make
In ship, post, base, camp, and sta- ship, nor an absence of emphasis upon America a channel of redemption for tion, without compromise of denomi- the moral and spiritual teachings and a chaotic world.
SECRETARY MARSHALL sults which our Military Chaplains of our American form of government .On behalf of the Department of are achieving within the Army and have been built on a solid foundation Defense and myself personally I wish all of the other Armed Services by of religion. Any assistance that you to express appreciation to the mem- their patient and dedicated efforts. men of God may give to the Ameribers of The Military Chaplains' As- The moral fibre of our efforts for na- can people in this hour of crises will sociation for their fine contribution tional defense can never be allowed have a direct and good influence on to the spiritual welfare of our armed to weaken; it is the true foundation our future. What George Washingforces. Today more than ever before for any physical strength we can hope ton said in his farewell address is as a spiritual recognition is needed, and to attain, and our Chaplains are the true today as it was when we were an the theme of your convention will special guardians of that moral fibre. infant nation, "Our representative give added impetus to this essential form of government can be mainfactor in our lives. SECRETARY FINLETTER tamined only if it is supported by the The theme which your Association two indispensable props of religion SECRETARY PACE has selected for this year's convention and morality."
Almost daily, in the course of the in San Francisco, "Religion's Answer
work for which I am responsible, I to a Troubled World," is a most time- EDITOR'S NOTE: Secretary Matthew's state.'. ment was made in his speech at the banquet. find striking examples of the fine re- ly and important one. The traditions This will appear in the next issue.
Our New President
The Military Chaplains' Association in the Army, Navy and Air Force ministry to every soldier of God and moves from San Francisco, the great- throughout the world. Also it in- country who wears the Cross or est and most inspiring of its conven- cludes the united program of advance Tablets. tions, into the year of its greatest op- which will finally culminate in a me- Already committees .have been portunity. This opportunity includes morial that will be at once a symbol named and are at work. The particuand begins with service to chaplains of our unique unity and practical lars of all activities of the Association
Summer, 1951 1
WELCOME
T HE greetings of the community 'cast in 1673. The Mission is called Sto the chaplains' convention were Dolores from the Laguna of Our much more than conventional ad- Lady. The United States took over dresses of welcome. The Most Rever- the Presidio on July 9, 1846. end John J. Mitty, Archbishop of San From all this, it is evident that at Francisco, welcomed the chaplains, on this convention we are tenting on old behalf of the Roman Catholic com- camp ground.
munity and gave an interesting sketch The sailors first entered the port of of early times in the city. Right Rev- San Francisco on August 5, 1775, when erend Karl M. Block, Bishop of the the San Carlos, commanded by LieuProtestant Episcopal Diocese of Cali- tenant Ayala, was pushed through the fornia, represented Protestants gen- Golden Gate by a strong incoming erally, and Rabbi Saul E. White, tide and anchored off Sausalito. President of the Board of Rabbis of The American Navy first came into Northern California, brought the the harbor when a sloop-of-war, the greetings of the Jewish community. USS Portsmouth, anchored at Portswill come to you with increased regu- The welcome of the city was expressed mouth Square, not far from this hotel. larity. They have been stated some- by Elmer E. Robinson, Mayor of San Since this is now dry land, you should what in detail by our faithful Execu- Francisco. Unfortunately no copies of be informed that the Bay once extive Secretary. the addresses of Bishop Block and tended to New Montgomery Street
Gratefully acknowledging your con- Rabbi White were preserved, and that the ships of the world anfidence in calling me to this.high of- chored farther up on Market Street. fice, I pledge you my best efforts. ARCHBISHOP MITTY Seventy sailors and marines under
God helping us and loyal each to Captain Montgomery marched to the his own faith, we shall work together It is a great pleasure for me to wel- Plaza at Third and Kearney Streets; as loyal Americans all to serve our come you Chaplains of the Armed twenty-one guns boomed from the Forcestyon ton boome City ofSnhencso
God, our country and our fellow Forces to the City of San Francisco ship; up went the Stars and Stripes; servicemen. Inasmuch as you come from all parts Mexican "Yerba Buena" became of the country, it might be well for
With every good wish I remain, m te y itigt t o "San Francisco."
Sincerely, me to begin by pointing out to you The advent of aviation to these
DANIEL A. POLING that San Francisco has long been a parts brought an early spectacular camp for the Army, a haven for the
caf for the Ar v Force. flight at Tanforan, formerly an Army Navy, and a takeoff for the Air Force.
We are fortunate to have as our base and now a race tracks for horses. president for the coming year Dr. San Francisco has been called the The same French gentleman who first Daniel A. Poling, known personally Presidio since its birthday. For sev- flew across the English Channel sucor by reputation to every member of eral hundred years the Navy failed to ceeded in getting off the ground at our association. His long career in find this harbor. It was by-passed by Tanforan and reaching the height of many forms of religious and social Cabrillo of Spain in 1542, by Drake the eucalyptus trees. leadership has shown the vision and of England in 1579, and by many As early as 1911 an airplane was resourcefulness which will be invalu- others. landed on a battleship in San Franable in the expanding program of the It was Galvez who said to Father cisco Bay. The flier was a gentleman organization. Serra, "If St. Francis wishes a Mis- namnied Ely, and the battleship was the
During the First World War Dr. sion, let him show you a good port, USS Pennsylvania.
Poling saw war at first hand as a and then let it bear his name." From these observations we can see welfare worker in France. For many It was a non-comn, an Army ser- that San Francisco is a fitting place years he has held a commission as a geant named Jose Ortega, who hap- for a national convention of ChapReserve chaplain. When he wished to pened upon the Bay and the Golden lains from the Army, Navy and Air go on duty early ih the war, the Chief Gate on All Souls Day, Nov. 2, 1769. Force. of Chaplains told him that he could In one of the greatest expeditionary We note that from the beginning render a greater service to the coun- marches of all times, Lieutenant Anza of our history, chaplains have foltry through the various channels of finally stopped at a laguna at 18th lowed the armed forces. Their purcivilian activity open to him than in and Dolores Streets. He left Lieuten- pose has always been peaceful, even any post to which he could be as- ant Don Jose Moraga to set up the as the very object of war is to restore signed as a chaplain. Presidio and the Mission of San Fran- or guarantee peace. So it was that the
This opinion of Chaplain Arnold cisco. To this day, four old cannons Padres came with the Expedition of
(Continued on page 32) may be seen on the parade grounds, Anza; and when the military en2 The Military Chaplain
camped at 18th and Dolores, the Fath- forces of Communism do not have slaved units of energy; but that they ers erected the Mission of San Fran- chaplains who will continuously and are unique creations, made in the cisco, since called the Mission Dolores. assiduously work in the spiritual in- image and likeness of the Creator.
In my early days in the Army it terests of their men? Instead, with Most of those to whom you gentlewas not too clear what the work of a typical and significant logic, they as- men will minister will one day return chaplain might be. Since that day the sign political commissars-pompolits to lead out their livesin civilian purdefinite place of the chaplain has been -to make sure that the armed forces suits. It is your opportunity to reestablished in the military pattern, of the Soviet remain firmly shackled affirm, through the term of their miliYou gentlemen of the spirit know to the party line. They are there to tary service, that these young men and very well that your real objective is suppress any human or spiritual stir- women have religious duties and are womenn have religious duties and are
the salvation of the human soul. You rings that may result from a man's bound by the moral law. In that way accomplish this also by performing experience on active duty with the you will be making a contribution to the corporal works of mercy and car- armed forces, the moral tone and flavor of each and ing for the men of the armed forces Where the free world sends chap- every American community. in peace and in combat. lmins to remind men that there is a Yes, the tragic conflict in the world
Not so long ago a great soldier re- law above and beyond the power of today is joined between the massive turned to our city. We all listened the state, the Soviet system sends her and enslaved forces of atheism and with admiration to his address before pominpolits to be sure that the memt- the men of the free world whose comthe Congress of the United States. His bers of her armed forces are continu- mon and acknowledged heritage is closing words will be quoted for gen- ously reminded of their total enslave- rooted in the Tables of the Law given erations, "Old soldiers never die, they ment, body and soul, to the political to Moses on Mount Sinai and in the only fade away!" It is obvious that dictates of the Kremlin. Old and the New Testaments. these words are most applicable to the The conflict in which the peoples San Francisco is highly honored by work of a chaplain. Your work deals of all the world are now engaged is your presence in this city, and certainwith immortality. Whatever may hap- not at its core a political, a military, ly every American parent and every pen to you, thlie souls which you have or ani economic question that is to be American patriot and every responsiserved will live forevercisco-a place decided by force of arms. Rather it is ble American public official will wish
Welcome to San Francisco-a place one of the. most fundamental ques- your convention every possible suchallowed by glorious tradition of the tions that could possibly confront any cess; will hope and pray that the area Army, Navy e and Air Force. G people from the beginning of civiliza- of your influence over the lives of our
May the blessing of Almighty God tion. The question is simply this: Is young people may grow broader and descend upon your deliberations in man the total slave of the state? Is he yupeo ay grow e and this City of St. Francis. bound in an iron ring of materialism country may read the benefit of your
MAYOR ROBINSON from which there is no escape? You, ministry. You will find in San FranMAYOR ROBINSON dedicated to the services of God, au- cisco a most congenial and happy
I am honored, as any genuine Amer- tomatically and by your very presence community where men of good will, ican would be, to welcome this meet- in the Armed Forces give the tradi- regardless of the particulars of their ing of the Chaplains of the Armed tional answer of the American peo- faith or of their racial or national Forces of the United States of Amer- ple, which is this: There is a great origins, have worked together over ica to the City of San Francisco. distinction between those things which the years to produce a community of
Certainly, into your hands the are of Caesar and those things which tolerance, of understanding and of American people have committed a are of God. There is a moral law enlightened human conduct. tremendous responsibility. Not only which has valid jurisdiction over hu- I hope that each of you will thordo you symbolize but you actually ex- man life to an equal degree with the oughly enjoy your visit with us and press the conviction of our people that positive law. that you will always remember San the members of the Armed Forces are The American people understand Francisco with the greatest of pleascitizens and that their moral and spir- very well, and your presence in the ure and affection. Thank you for seitual welfare is of primary importance. Armed Forces of our country proves lecting this city as the site of this
I need not tell you gentlemen that the point, that man does not live by convention. you, to a striking degree, represent bread alone. We believe that human the clashing philosophies which agi- life has a destiny and a purpose not tate the peace of the world today. You limited by the grave. We believe that represent the great religious faith of it is possible for a man, and indeed CITIZENSHIP AWARD the American people. At all times that it is most fitting for human beand under every possible condition ings in whatever environment they The convention adopted the recomthe American people look to you to may be placed or through whatever mendation of the committee that the preserve the religious and spiritual ordeal they must pass, to hold fast to Citizenship Award for 1950 be made life of our sons and daughters in the the sublime faith that they are not to John Foster Dulles. A more comArmed Forces. mere cosmic accidents; that they are plete account will be given after the
Is it not significant that the armed not animals; that they are not en- presentation ceremony.
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President's Address
By FRED C. REYNOLDS
S INCE our last convention, history- ably known to organizations which
making events of great signifi- can supplement, if they desire, our cance have taken place. The whole normal income and make it possible world has been shaken by the conflict for us to do the constructive work we of mighty forces, seen and unseen, should be doing. Definite plans are Soon it will be a full year since comn- being carried out now which promise munism attacked religion with the adequate funds for the successful opavowed purpose of destroying it. Re- eration of our Association. ligion, however, has refused to be de- I agree with the Executive Secrestroyed, even politically, and has tary in the desirability of a permanent fought back. Religion prefers to fight Headquarters Building in Washingher battles in the realmhn of truth and ton. A modest building which would reason, of spirit and moral suasion, be the home of our Association and and allow the issue to be decided on furnish appropriate facilities for carthe basis of human happiness. But if rying on our work would give standher antagonists resort to the low level ing and a sense of permanency which of brute force, then religion is com- we do not now enjoy. pelled to contend in the realm where Progress is being made, also, in she is least happy and least effective, crystallizing plans for a worthy ChapCommunism has taken the sword CHAPLAIN FRED C. REYNOLDS lains' Memorial at the Nation's Capiand is on the march. To be sure, it tal. We envision a unique structure will be destroyed for it has been said ever, this Association is definitely at the entrance of Arlington Ceme"all they that take the sword shall larger, stronger and more influential tery which shall be both useful and perish with the sword." The conflict than it was a year ago. Under the inspiring. An architect is working will entail frightful carnage. Blood, able direction of Chaplain Honey- now on plans for a combination of sweat and tears, however, will not de- well, the magazine has been issued chapels which will furnish acceptable ter the forces of truth and righteous- regularly and has been received with places of worship for all the different ness from the stalwart defense of her great interest. By a special Act of religious bodies of our nation, places citadels. Congress, Public Law 792-81st Con- of beauty and sanctity where funeral
At the beginning of our convention gress, Chapter 956, 2nd session, H.R. services can be held for our heroic we salute those brave men who are on 5941, the Military Chaplains Associa- dead such as befit their sacrifices. the front line of defense. Our prayers tion of the United States has been The so-called mass burials of the arise for those who are suffering phys- incorporated. All necessary legal steps bodies of men who gave their lives in ical hardships, facing grave dangers, have been taken to exempt all dues foreign lands hardly become in digand are now being wounded- and and contributions to this Association nity a grateful nation. Families have killed. May God sustain them by His from income tax assessment. been known to travel long distances all-sufficient Presence. We hail, too, The arduous, painstaking and gen- to be present at the final interment of our comrades, Men of God, who in erous labors of Chaplain George F. a loved one, and, instead of being His name succor the sick and suffer- Rixey, our executive secretary-treas- comforted and lifted up by a sense of ing, hearten the faltering and inspire urer, command our admiration and their country's gratitude and blessing, all with the flame of zeal and devo- gratitude. In my many years of work they have gone back home depressed tion. We pledge our fellow chaplains in religious fields I have never known and sorely disappointed. For many wherever they may be our prayers, anyone to labor so sacrificially for a years to come the bodies of brave our sacrificial support, and assure good cause. He has insisted that all Americans who have fallen on foreign them of any help they may ask. bills and obligations be paid in full soil for the defense and extension of
During these tense and troubled before he is willing to accept a cent American ideals will be brought back months since last we met, active duty for himself. Our financial condition to their native land for burial. An chaplains have been extremely busy is better than it has been for many appropriate place for appropriate and. hundreds of reserve chaplains years. We are almost self-sustaining, services should be available. have been recalled to duty. This dis- largely due to Chaplain Rixey's faith In addition to providing such a turbance has interfered with the nor- in and devotion to the Association. place, this Chaplains' Memorial should mal functioning of our Association. Some progress has been made to- symbolize the religious spirit of AmerMembers we were counting upon to ward establishing the Association up- ica, the spirit of religious freedom, do much volunteer work this last year on a permanently sound financial mutual respect and cooperation. have not had time to help us. How- foundation. We are becoming favor- Where except in the chaplaincy has
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this distinctively American trait been erans of the armed forces; to uphold Finletter, Secretary of the Air Force, so nobly exemplified? The combined the Constitution of the United States; in his message to this convention says: efforts of artists, artisans, and archi- and to promote justice, peace, and "The traditions of our American form tests should be utilized to create some- good will." of government have been built on a thing of surpassing beauty that would What a noble statement! It must solid foundation of religion. Any asexpress in physical form the most never be forgotten nor neglected. Re- sistance that you men of God may precious and powerful force of Amer- cent investigations by various Senate give to the American people in this ica, our trust in God. Here at the committees have revealed a shocking hour of crises will have a direct and' entrance to the last bivouac of the moral delinquency in high places. good influence on our future." nation's dead should stand the Shrine Questionable tactics in state and na- General George C. Marshall, Secreof the Spirit. It should be for Amer- tional elections, disgraceful manifes- tary of Defense, in his message to us ica what Solomon's Temple was for tations of greed and avarice in the says: "Today more than ever before the ancient Hebrews, the Holy of processes' of government have created a spiritual regeneration is needed and Holies, where the Shekinah dwelleth, a feeling of grave apprehension in the the theme of your convention will Literally tens of thousands of Ameri- hearts of all citizens who really love give added impetus to this essential can youth from all over our land America. factor in our lives." make pilgrimages every year to the The morals of our children and The last paragraph of President nation's capital. They visit the halls youth are being corrupted by power- Truman's personal letter to this conof Congress, the Supreme Court, the ful organizations of gangsters and gamn- vention reads as follows: "Therefore Washington Monument, the Jefferson blers who have no god but money. our people, in and out of the Armed Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. These enemies of our American way Forces, look to you for 'Religion's AnAll of which is good. But something of life, gloating in their political pow- swer to a Troubled World.' You are should be there which would call er, resort to every devise of trickery, truly the representatives of the Livtheir attention to the mighty unseen deceit and intimidation to evade the ing God and the servants of His chilforce which produced the American law. They ride roughshod over our dren. It is my prayer that from this spirit and ideals and which in turn hard-working, good people who are Convention will come a resurgence of produced Washington, Jefferson and the strength of the nation. a spiritual fervor and a religious faith Lincoln. This shrine should be of These loathsome leaches are suck- in God which will not only save our such transcendent spiritual impres- ing the moral life blood of our na- beloved country from destruction but iens tha our yoral hfeotc bloo otouin-' siveness that our youth would ap- tion. They strut our streets in the will make America a channel of reproach it with uncovered heads and best clothes, they ride in our most ex- demption for a chaotic world." leave in silence feeling they had been pensive automobiles, they live in the We must not disappoint our leadin the presence of God, saying in their
biggest houses or apartments in the ers in arms and government. They hearts, as a Jewish boy once said on richest sections of the cities and pose look to us, their chaplains, to do leaving the temple, "Wist ye not that as respectable citizens, when in reality something. What will our answer be? I must be about my Father's busi- they are the vilest, most dishonorable We shall listen to great speeches here. ness." Such is our dream of a Chap- and dangerous criminals of society. We shall pass resolutions. We shall lains' Memorial honoring the chap- These rats must be ferretted out of leave this convention, I am sure, with lains of every race and creed in Amer- their concealed places of security and deeper consecration, with inspired ica, Men of God, who gave themselves luxury and destroyed. purposes, with high hopes. But with in life and in death to the develop- This Association of chaplains, or- the passing weeks and months, consement of the moral and spiritual life ganized to safeguard the forces of cration will lag, purposes and hopes of our service men and women, faith and morality, must go into ac- will fade. We must formulate defiTo be sure, it will take many years tion against such forces of evil. In nite plans for action, and those plans to bring this dream to reality. But a this hour of national crisis a special must be carried forward by dogged definite start has been made. responsibility rests upon us, represent- determination and hard work where Again I must call your attention to ing as no other group, the united re- there is no fanfare or glamor. the basic purpose of our Association ligious front of America. Listen 'to In this hour of need this Associaas expressed in its constitution. Arti- these appeals from our nation's lead- tion- calls upon our chaplains everycle I: Purpose of Association, reads ers. The Honorable Mr. Frank Pace, where to rise to new heights of devoas follows: "Humbly invoking the as- Jr., Secretary of the Army, in his mes- tion and sacrifice. Even when there sistance of Almighty God, we associate sage of greetings to this convention is no glory in it and at our own exourselves together for the following says: Quote, "The moral fibre of our pense, we must keep our local chappurposes, to safeguard and to strength- efforts for national defense can never ters strong and active. Even though en the forces of faith and morality of be allowed to weaken; it is the true others may fail us, we must keep our our nation; to, perpetuate and to foundation for any physical strength hope in inter-faith action strong. deepen the bonds of understanding we can hope to attain, and our chap- When we are disappointed by the and friendship of our military serv- lains are the special guardians of that apathy or dis-interest of others, we ice; to preserve our spiritual influence moral fibre." must gird our loins and forge ahead. and interest in all members and vet- The Honorable Mr. Thomas K. As I sat at the speakers' table at
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the banquet given by the Alexander try who believe in God but have no come only from working together for Goode Lodge of B'nai B'rith in the affiliation with any church or syna- a common objective. Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, gogue. It is with this important por- It is the duty of our organization last February, and looked out upon tion of our population our Associa- to carry this spirit of cooperation and 700 banqueters, including many of tion has a special influence. And it friendliness over into civilian circles, New York's leading citizens, Jews, is to our united religious appeal this thereby unitedly safeguarding and Catholics and Protestants; as I felt group is most likely to respond. strengthening the forces of faith and the strong surge of a new and com- Therefore, I recommend that our morality. This association is peculiarmon devotion to the high principles association move forward as quickly ly fitted to achieve this very purpose. of democracy and religion, I dreamed as funds will permit-and let me say This is our solemn responsibility. It of a hundred banquets of that charac- by way of parenthesis that funds can is a sacred mission. It is an urgent ter that should be held in a hundred be had if we will bestir ourselves and necessity for the very preservation of strategic centers across this country, go after them-I propose -that this our civilization. on the anniversary of the sublime act convention take. action looking to- My devotion to this Association of the four chaplains who went down ward the appointment of- a Field Sec- springs from an abiding faith in its arm in arm on the torpedoed Dor- retary whose responsibility it shall be ability to achieve something of lastchester. A spirit was created in the to organize local chapters in 75 to 100 ing spiritual value in the life of the heart of everyone present at that ban- carefully selected centers throughout nation. Unquestionably, we are acquet which needs to be in the heart the Nation. It shall be the function quiring some slight momentum in of every American. This is what Pres- of these local chapters, with Catholic, this direction. This momentum must ident Truman pleads for when he Jewish, and Protestant representation, be increased until it sweeps the entire speaks of "a resurgence of a spiritual to be sensitive to any departure from country. fervor and a religious faith in God." established American principles in the In the conflict between right and This is what General Marshall pleads life of the community and seek to wrong the .hour of crisis has come. for when he says "A spiritual regen- correct it. God is calling to us for help. This eration is needed." This is what Sec- In addition, we should take advan- Convention must sound a clarion call retary Finletter pleads for when he tage of the psychology created by the to all the chaplains of the land, of speaks of "A solid foundation of re- heroic deed of those four noble chap- every creed and color, to rally to the ligion." This is what Secretary Pace lains, Protestant, Catholic and Jew, standards of truth and righteousness. pleads for when he speaks of "moral who went down in the icy waters of Moreover, we must arouse every citifibre." the North Atlantic. On the anniver- zen who believes in the God of jusI know full well that this is exactly sary of the sinking of the ill-fated tice and brotherhood-to answer this what our separate religious groups are ship, let every local chapter promote call. constantly doing. But there is an ad- an evening of fellowship in which the "Lead on, O King Eternal, ditional contribution that our group, three religious faiths, not only the The day of march has come: and our group only, can make, and it chaplains but the laymen also, will Henceforth in fields of conquest, is for this additional contribution I unite to fuse the forces, of religion. Thy tents shall be our home: plead. Our Association makes its ap- This sort of cooperation was prac- Thro' days of preparation, peal not in the name of any particular tised by the chaplains during war Thy Grace has made us strong, religious group but solely in the name and brought into being an under- And now, O King Eternal, of God and country. There are at standing and genuine friendliness We lift our battle song." least 50 million adults in this coun- among the different faiths which can Amen.
ACTION
The 1951' National Convention of 396 persons sat down at the banquet the recommendations made by the the Military Chaplains Association at Wednesday night. The fellowship was President in, his address and through San Francisco was in many respects cordial, genuine, free, and easy. In the secretary presented them to the among the best held during its history every respect it will long be remem- convention for adoption. After of 26 years. The weather was ideal, bered as one of our greatest conven- thoughtful consideration, questions, which is always helpful. The hotel tions. and debate, the convention approved accommodations were commodious There was one feature of this con- three of the recommendations unaniand attractive. The program was of vention, however, which was of pre- mously and there was only one disan exceptionally fine character from eminent importance. Approximately senting vote on the fourth. the welcoming addresses to the barbe- 175 chaplains, thoughtful, serious, and These recommendations now form cue at Adobe Lodge. The attendance inspired attended the business session the program of action for the Assowas uniformly the highest ever record- Thursday morning. The Executive ciation. ed, even at the business sessions, and Committee had carefully considered (Continued on page 31)
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Report of Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Mr. Chairman, Members of the As- should be our goal for the next twelve MAGAZINE
sociation, and Friends. Months. Inquiry into the cost of providing a Another year brings the pleasure of magazine, in accordance with the reporting, (as your Executive Secre- FINANCES policy indicated by the 1949 conventary and Treasurer), to you on mat- In reference to the treasuer's report, tion, reveals that the publication takes ters pertaining to the association, we can see again signs of increasing more than the $2.00 allotted from the which is in a somewhat stronger con- strength. While it appears that we $3.00 annual dues. It is noted the dition than at this time last year. As have not yet been able to get receipts cost of editing, publishing and disyou know, it has been incorporated by to exceed liabilities, we must remem- tributing the magazine for Januarythe U.S. Congress. The Bureau of In- ber that for several years prior to June 1951, less $200.00 received ternal Revenue has placed it among July 1949, secretarial and housing from advertising, was approximately those organizations, contributions to services were provided by the Armed $2100.00. For 1951 this will be not which may be deducted on income Forces, together with donations less than $4200.00-probably more tax returns. It has also been brought amounting to 11,000 dollars during with rising costs. Our prospective within the provisions of the Social Se- 1947 and 1948. The end of this year paid membership, counting those who curity Act passed by the Congress in will probably find us meeting all have paid '51 dues, and '50 members 1950. It has a legal status which now of our obligations, including the cost still to pay, will probably be 1869. makes its perpetuity most probable as of the services just mentioned, from This will give you a magazine costing well as being desirable. resources provided or obtained by the $3738 at $2.00 per member. It beMEMBERSHIP members. This association must be comes obvious the standard of the Ou status as to membership is like- independent in its activities in order magazine must be cut to lower the
Our status as to membership is liketo fulfill completely its purposes. cost or the annual dues must be wise more satisfactory. On May 6, raised. 1950, 1049 members had paid 1950
dues. On May 9th, inst. 1163 had STAFF DUES paid 1951 dues. Last year on May 6th, To accomplish this it needs a com- Observation and some personal ex817 members '49 had not paid 1950 petent staff, devoting full time to its perience indicate that organizations dues, this year May 9th, 696 members interests. This means a paid staff, the similar to this association have raised '50 have not paid 1951 dues. On May cost of which is a liability the asso- their annual dues to $4, or $5 per 6th, 1950, 658 members '48 had not ciation must meet. As noted above year. It is believed that $5.00 dues paid 1950 dues. On May 9th, inst., 339 your association has been accorded per year will provide funds sufficient members '49 had not paid 1951 dues. recognition by the Congress, certainly to permit retention of the present On May 6th 1950, 1484 members, (48 with the understanding that the memr- standards in publishing the magazine & 49) had not paid 1950 dues. On bership not only see that the associa- and provide adequate pay for the staff May 9th this year 1035 members ('49 tion will endure but that it will earn- employed. In this connection your at& '50) had not paid 1951 dues. On estly endeavor to fully implement its tention is invited to the number of January 1, 1950, 660 members had purposes with a determined and in- members paying supporting or conpaid 1950 dues. On January 1951 this telligent program of action. The as- tributing dues as noted in the Spring year 1258 members had paid 1951 sociation in meeting the provisions '51 issue of the magazine. It is recomdues. It appears that a loss from a of the social security act, thereby gain- mended that this matter be referred membership of over 6000 in 1945 to ing attractiveness as an employer, can to an appropriate committee for con1685 members paying dues in 1949, obtain full value therefrom only by sideration and submission of pertihas changed to a gain whereby we ex- giving adequate remuneration for the nent recommendations for action by pect at least 1859 members to pay services involved. Your Executive this convention. 1951 dues. Next year this number Secretary finds that he may become DONATIoNS
should increase, eligible to receive old-age benefits unOur Armed Forces will soon num- der this bill in addition to his retired Appreciation is expressed for donaber ,more than 3,500,000 personnel. pay, provided he can meet the re- tions received; from the New York There should be at least 3500 Chap- quirements as to remuneration re- Order of the Eastern Star, transmitted lains on active duty. It seems that ceived. He feels he should take ad- through Chaplain Henry Darlington; 50%0 or more of these will support the vantage of this opportunity. His con- from Chaplains and members of Units organization. Increased activity and tinued relationship with the associa- of the armed forces as noted in my stability of the association will elicit tion as its executive secretary, if such report in the last issue of the magathe active support of many former is desired, must meet these require- zine and from the Jewish congregamembers. We may confidently expect ments. This consideration applies tion in Philadelphia served by Chapa substantial gain in membership dur- likewise to any other staff member lain Korn. This last contribution was ing this year. Need it be said that this employed, received just as I left Washington. It Summer, 1951 7
is the first contribution from a civil- Chaplains killed in World War I are It should also house personnel and ian congregation. It confirms my con- preserved in a cenotaph in the Chap- facilities required to successfully acviction that civilian congregations, as lains' plot in Arlington Cemetery. complish the following objectives: well as military ones, will gladly do The answer was "such memorials are a. Maintain a Museum, showing the same if members will only give not now permitted." Purchasing of a the equipment used by chaplains in them the opportunity. Let them know headquarters building now would be ministering to members of the Armed you think the association needs their a fitting memorial for our fellow Forces past and present. support, as well as your own, and Chaplains who have made the supreme b. Maintain a depository for picwhy. You may be surprised and grati- sacrifice since World War I, until a tures, papers, documents, etc., of field by their response, which in turn more suitable one memoralizing all chaplains and their activities for hismight help us solve another problem. Chaplains can be provided. It is torical and research purposes.
recommended that this convention c. Provide for the MILITARY CHAPHOUSING
consider this matter and authorize the LAIN being distributed to libraries, This raises the question of a roof executive committee to take appro- schools, colleges and other sources of over our head figuratively speaking. priate action. information in the nation. You remember no doubt, this was CHARTERS d. Develop a program of Public mentioned also in the last issue of the A new charter design embodying Information related to the place, work magazine. In view of the early pro- the change of name and incorpora- and accomplishment of the Chaplain spective expansion of the General tion of the association, together with in the Armed Forces and in the NaCommission on Chaplains we should an appropriate seal has been pro- tion. no longer accept their generous hos- vided. This seal can also be used in e. Develop a program fostering unpitality. We should move not later connection with the annual citizen- derstanding and cooperative action, than July 1st. Three courses of action ship award pertaining to the spiritual and moral confront us in seeking shelter, either elements in our national life and debeg it, buy it, or rent it. In my opin- CHAPTERS fense, by all citizens. ion, in view of our latent resources The Chicago Chapter has recently f. Promote international relationand the dignity we should have, we been re-organized with new Officers. ships and action among chaplains and cannot beg it. Then we must either Limited funds have prevented much Chaplains Associations in Nations inbuy or rent. Why pay rent to some- effort by the National 'Office toward volved in the Atlantic Defense Union one when we might pay it to our- the organization of new chapters or and others as the future discloses. selves. This leaves us with "buy it." the reviving of former ones. It has g. List names of all chaplains toThis we can do if we will. It is well been discovered that some Chapters gether with their war and civilian within the capabilities of this organi- carry as members and, in a few in- service and achievements. zation to raise $5000.00-$8000.00 stances, elect as Officers, Chaplains h. List all persons of the Armed with which to make a down payment who are not in good standing in the Forces known to be members, or on a suitable building costing from association. It is believed advisable animated by the teachings and in$25,000.00 to $30,000.00 which will for this convention to take some ap- fluences, of religious groups in our not only house our national office but propriate action in reference to this Nation. produce enough revenue to liquidate practice. Meantime, until this becomes a the indebtedness over 15 or 20 years. NATIONAL MEMORIAL reality, we can implement the purAll we need is to exercise the faith, Our honored and able President poses of our organization by taking devotion and good sense we used has mentioned the National Memo- some definite action towards cowhen we became Chaplains, and some rial.- Surely such a project could well operating with the proper agencies in determination. We will merit the re- receive the serious support of founda- recruiting suitable candidates to serve spect and help of many others while tions such as the Ford Foundation or as chaplains in the Armed Forces, all we are doing it. It has been suggested the Government itself. components, and the Civil Air Patrol. that possibly some endorsing agencies Such a Memorial should provide a We should also give consideration for religious bodies not having offices building, monumental in character, to widening the base of support for in Washington might be interested in symbolizing and portraying the basic accomplishing our purposes by makoccupying space in such a building- and fructifying influence of spiritual ing some provision whereby clergynot gratuitously either. This is some- and moral values in our national men and others, who for reasons thing we can do while we are dream- character and growth as exemplified beyond their control cannot serve ing about a more imposing but seem- by the cooperative service of chaplains as chaplains, can unite their efforts ingly a more time-distant memorial, of various faiths in the Armed Forces with ours through some such status In reference to memorials, your Sec- and in civilian activities. It might as associate or auxiliary membership. retary made inquiry concerning the well house chapels, appropriate to re- It is urged that chapters and indipossibility of the association honoring ligious groups as designated by the vidual members get the following obthe Chaplains killed in service dur- Armed Forces, in which funeral or jectives for themselves during the foling World War II and in Korea in other Memorial Services may be held lowing year: some such manner as the names of for the Nation's heroic dead. a. Enlist at least one new member.
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b. Get the aid of patriotic or fra- explaining the need for Chaplains results. This association has trementernal, civic or religious organizations and the activity of. the association in dous latent possibilities for service. in giving an annual testimonial din- connection therewith. Do not refuse Activity, determination and faith will ner or program inreference to the any offering. make these possibilities helpful realiChaplain's cause and service in con- e. Pray sincerely for the fulfillment ties. We cannot keep faith with our Section with Armed Forces Week; the of the purposes of the association and fellow Chaplains, who are filling the anniversary of the sinking of the USS pay your dues. places of services we once held in the Dorchester; Chaplains' Organization Should we even attempt to accom- Armed Forces-should we do less. Day; or some other appropriate date. plish what has been herein suggested, Pray God that we not fail them d. Give one talk or sermon a year I am confident we will get gratifying and Him. GEORGE F. RIXEY
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report is made for two periods. The first for the period, January-December, 1950 inclusive, is the one to be submitted to the Congress pursuant to the provisions of the act of incorporation. This report will facilitate the work of the Auditing Committee. The second, for the period, JanuaryApril, 1951 inclusive, is for your information as to the financial condition of the association at the time of the convention.
The receipts of 1950 met the estimated budget for that year, excepting $3,000.00 for the Executive Secretary. On May 9th 1951 the Association had $3,590.00 in the bank and in hand. All 1951 bills have been paid as of that date except the above and as subsequently noted in the report period Jan.-Apr. 1951. It is believed that if our receipts from donations during the remainder of the year equal the amount received since January 1st, we can meet our budget requirements for 1951. Our expenditures are coming closer to our receipts at this date. Nevertheless, it is obvious more income must be received, either from contributions, advertising, or an increase in dues. Consideration of this problem is requested in the Executive Secretary's report.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JAN. 1, AND ENDING DEC. 31, 1950
CASH BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1949 -$ 463.27 RECEIPTS:
Balance from Convention Fund ..... .. .- ------....... $1,205.88
Dues ........... ................ ........ .......----------------------- 5,593.30
Gifts 8c Donations .. ... .....--....---------------------... 670.75
Advertising ------------ --- 197.26
Subscriptions .....-..............--------------------------- 87.25
Miscellaneous ----.... .. .....------------- --- --- 94.03
Total Receipts --------------------------------- --- ..7,848.47
Balance ...----- -...------------------------------------------.... $8,311.74
EXPENDITURES:
Publishing Magazine ..- ... ...... --------------------------$3,473.49
Salaries -- ------------- --------- 2,354.50
Extra Help .................----------------------------- --...---.... 526.25
Office Supplies ....--------...........--- ------------- ---- 246.75
P ostage -.. .... ....................... .......... .......... 183.06
Miscellaneous -------------------------------------------- 473.73
Total Expenditures ...............------------ ------ $7,257.78
Cash Balance as of December 31, 1950 $1,053.96 Salary Executive Secretary ................-------- -------------- $3,000 Unpaid
General Commission on Chaplains ...........--- ---------------- 200 Unpaid
Certified by Auditing Committee:
A. S. GOODYEAR GEORGE F. RIxEY ROBERT J. PLUMB Ch. (Brig.Gen.) USA, Ret. FRED H. HEATHER, JR. Executive Secretary-Treasurer April 30, 1951
Summer, 1951
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JAN. 1, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1951 CASH BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1950 ........... ------------$1,053.96
RECEIPTS:
Dues ............. .. ----------------------..................... .............. $3,113.10
Gifts 8c Donations ---- .....----- --------........... -.... 1,778.37
Advertising ........... .......... ........... ----------------------------207.56
Subscriptions ----- .....--------- ..... .....-------------------- 70.50
Miscellaneous .......... .............. ......... ----------------------------------10.00
Total Receipts ..................------------------------------. 5,179.53
Balance - --............................................. $6,233.49
EXPENDITURES:
Publishing Magazine ...- --------.................... -........... $1,547.92
Salaries ---------------------------------- ----------------- --- --..... 899.25
Postage ---------... ---................... ... ... .... ... .......... 18 ---------------- 181.42
Office Supplies .............................-------------------------------- 115.58
Extra Help - ---.......... -------..................... .- -----3.......... 36.08
Miscellaneous ---------................ ------- 56.19
Total Expenditures --..... ...... -- ----.......... ...... --.... 2,836.4 4
CASH BALANCE APRIL 30, 1951 --------------.......... $3,397.05
Liabilities July 1950-June 1951
Editor ---------------------------------- $375.00
Executive-Secretary ..... ... .......-------------------------. 1,400.00
Gen. Com. on Ch ..................... ---------------------........... ----- 200.00
Certified by Auditing Committee:
A. S. GOODYEAR GEORGE F. RIXEY ROBERT J. PLUMB Ch. (Brig.Gen.) USA, Ret. FRED H. HEATHER, JR. Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Chiefs Of Chaplains
IMPORTANT messages from the It was thought that we would not approximately 1,300 chaplains on
respective chiefs helped to link the have much difficulty obtaining a suffi- duty. However, we still have a long convention more closely to the pres- cient number of chaplains to fill the way to go to have our program in ent chaplaincy problems of the Armed vacancies. After all, we did have over such a condition that we will have a Services. They were presented by 8,000 chaplains during World War steady flow of new appointees. We Major General Roy H. Parker, Chief II, and the majority of these are still need these younger chaplains, and I of Chaplains, U. S. Army; Brigadier pursuing their profession in and out appeal to you, both those on active General A. F. Gearhard, substituting of the Army. However, the years in- duty and those who have a civilian for Major General Charles I. Carpen- tervening between World War II and status, to assist us in our procurement ter, Chief of Air Force Chaplains; and the outbreak of the Korean action program. Rear Admiral S. W. Salisbury, Chief have made us all older. Those six Those of you who are here today of Chaplains, U. S. Navy. years have taken a heavy toll on the represent many, many years of servCHAPLAIN PARKER physical condition of many of our ice to God and country. You know chaplains in the Reserves. Others, the need and the challenge. You also We have come a long way since our who doubtlessly were still physically know the joy of serving the man in last convention a year ago. At that qualified, meanwhile had become uniform. I would lay it upon your time we had about 750 chaplains on leaders who could not readily leave hearts to put forth every effort to asduty with the United States Army, their positions to return to active sist in recruiting younger clergymen and it looked as though even that duty. Added to all these considera- who can qualify for appointment. number would decrease. What hap- tions was the fact that so many of Those of us who have had an opporpened last June is now history. Its our Reserves were of field grade, tunity to speak at the various semiimpact is being felt and will no doubt whereas company grade chaplains naries are often confronted with quesbe felt for a long time to come. We were needed-especially younger men. tions. These young men are interhad to begin ordering chaplains to I am happy to be able to report to ested and want to know the answers. duty to take care of the increasing you that, despite the obstacles, prog- They have a right to know. You who and expanding Army. ress has been made, and we now have have been in the service or who are
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now on duty know the answers. Give Stressing the importance of spiritual est priority. Providing spiritual minthem all the information you can so values and spiritual leadership, he as- istrations for military personnel is that when they do enter the Chap- sured us that "from the top, you will certainly in keeping with this plan. laincy they will know the answers and get iron handed support in whatever God requires the same priority in the will not have any misgivings. If they you undertake to accomplish in this lives of these people. If we don't prostump you with a question, send it on field." As further evidence of this vide the chaplains, we are failing to our office. If there is an answer to interest and support, Mr. Pace has these men. be had, we will get it for you. asked me to send him a letter report I would like to call your attention
Recently an article appeared in one each month giving him such informa- to the unlimited challenge which is of our national publications entitled tion as might be helpful to him. This ours as servants of God. In recent "Chaplains are Heroes, too." We cer- is a wonderful opportunity to keep months, perhaps more than ever betainly cannot find fault with that title, him posted regarding all aspects of fore, we have had our attention foand it is good to know such recogni- our program. cused upon the deplorable lack of tion is being given the chaplains. Lt. General Edward Brooks, Assist- morality, honesty and decency which Soon thereafter we received a release ant Chief of Staff, G-1, likewise is in- is prevalent in our country. The from the Far East Command with the terested and keeps himself well posted newspapers, radio and television have information that 48 Army Chaplains regarding the chaplains' activities and brought this into our homes and into serving in Korea have been decorated. the religious program. Last summer our everyday living. We cannot evade This, I believe, is an indication of the when the expansion started, he took or avoid it. You may ask, "What has manner in which our comrades are a personal interest in the fact that the that to do with my work as a chapmeeting the test under fire. Although chapels we wee opening must be put lain? I am in the military service, and we know that there are many other into first class condition. "I want to those things are happening in civilian chaplains who have also nobly per- be able to assure every mother that circles." Yet I believe they have a formed their duties and have contin- when her son enters the Army, he will vital and direct bearing on our work ued the highest traditions of the find an attractive and inviting chapel because we are now working with and Corps, they have not yet been deco- where he can continue his religious we will continue to work with the rated by their respective commanders, life," said General Brooks. young men and women who are prodbut we can be sure their heroic deeds As chaplains we often think we are ucts of this age and generation. Withare known to God, who is the Great the only ones who are concerned in the next twenty years these young Rewarder. And .there have been cas- about the religious and moral life of people will be in the halls of Conualties. Four have been killed in ac- our military personnel. If we allow gress; they will be the mayors of our tion and a number have been wound- such an erroneous idea to become cities, our doctors, our educators, our ed. The type of service which our fixed in our minds it is going to be leading business men and women. fellow chaplains are rendering is not reflected in our work. We need to Their thinking and their actions will without its rewards. I am not think- take a broader view, and then we reflect the work of the clergy in the ing now of the satisfaction which will see we have an abundance of Army and in the civilian community. comes to a chaplain who has minis- support, oftentimes more than the The challenge is ours to save these tered to a serviceman, bringing him average clergyman in a civilian par- young men and women from followcloser to God, and God closer to him. ish. ing in the footsteps of those who However, I am thinking about the Those of you who served in the Far would sell their communities and support which this type of service is, East Command know what General their country for the sake of a few meriting and receiving from our lead- MacArthur's attitude toward the dollars of less value than thirty pieces ers and their general attitude toward chaplains was and how he supported of silver. the religious program in the Army. them. His successor, Lt. General I need not remind you that the othCredit must go to you men who have Matthew Ridgway, likewise has defi- er partner in this crime is atheistic labored so faithfully in the past. This nite ideas about chaplains and their Communism, which has already made is not something which comes over- work. To an American correspondent great inroads in all we held sacred night, but it is a slow process in which speaking about the Chaplains, he and which has brought on this strugeach chaplain makes his contribution, said, "I think they are magnificent, gle. You have heard, read and seen
I wish that you could have heard and they always are . you see the much on this subject. Where cointhe Secretary of the Army, The Hon- chaplains right up under fire, under munism holds sway, there religion is orable Mr. Pace, as he spoke to the the most adverse weather conditions. stifled. Where religion is stifled, there group of chaplains which Met in I think I have never visited a front everything noble, uplifting, will soon Washington last January. It was line battalion but that I have seen a wither away. The vacuum created thrilling to hear him speak of his per- chaplain right up there." Speaking won't remain a vacuum long. sonal conviction and of the impor- further of the role of the chaplain, he Righteousness exalts the nation. tance which he placed on the work said, "His influence goes right down That rule has not been changed. It of the Chaplain. He emphasized the to the heart." is one of the hard and fast rules God fact that moral leadership is just as One of the divine injunctions is to has made. If we want evidence thereimportant as physical leadership. put God first, to give Him the high- 'f, read history-that witness which
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cannot be corrupted nor bribed, their preservation and extension. The but I did preach on the saving of Wherever that righteousness was church today must meet this chal- souls. found and prevailed, the nation was lenge. There must be no turning I look back over the past five years strong; but with the decline of right- back. since the end of World War II. Again eousness came the decline and ulti- Recently a church committee called the military factories are humming. mate downfall and destruction of the me on the phone asking that a chap- What is the trouble? Where is the nation. lain, their former pastor, be released rub in this thing? In fighting wars,
God is challenging us, His minis- from the service. It' seems that a where are we? Christianity is worse ters, to make the most of the present building program was being consid- off now than ever before. The anchaotic conditions in reawakening and ered. Needless to say this could not swer seems to be this. We cannot fight resurrecting that righteousness which be done. The need for chaplains wars and by winning the wars save be done. The need for chaplainsChitatyWecntmktewol
can keep our nation great in the fam- mightChristianity. We can't make the world might be felt by the church. The
ily of nations. That challenge is so chaplaincy is the arm of the church Christian by fighting and winning great that we of our generation should reaching the men and women in the wars. We can only save Christianity reaching the men and women in the
thank God He has brought s t Armed Forces as the only religiousby saving individuals. We must be the world for times such as these. It force available to them. Sacrifices very careful not to line ourselves up is not a time for w -nein h must be made by clergyand denoeme- with the politicians of war lest the must be made by clergy and denomi-people wake up and say, "That is uals who have no convictions or who tons alike if we are to promote re- what the S p td s" Wis tions alike if we are to promote re- ,
are easily swayed or captivated by an ligion and perpetuate the concepts of what the Shepherd told us." We enemy-an enemy who is subtle and should impress upon the people the liberty and truth. I would like to
cunning, powerful and ambitious, liberty and truth. I would like to saving of Christianity by living our Challenge you to a procurement cru-that the
striving not only for the body but the sade in our denomination and in Russian people are not Christian, that soul as well. It is a time which calls Russian people are not Christian, that your community among young quahifor men of God in the full sense of your community among young quali- America is Christian, but history the term. If we are anything less, we fled clergymen. The future religious shows that Catholics cannot be made will not be able to meet the challenge. life of many young Americans is in by killing Protestants, that Protestants your hands. Give us men of God, and
We in our ministry have the oppor- cannot be made by killing Catholicsan we will train and inspire them to be
tunity to work closely with men and good soldiers in His service or that Protestants or Catholics canwomen of the Armed Forces who will not be made by killing Communists! be the leaders of tomorrow and the CHAPLAIN GEARHAD The great war, after all, is within ourpillars to uphold the structure of our selves. nation. There is something on my mind I remember well a Chinese statesOur task is that of molding their that I would like to say to you today man at a Conference in China, asking characters, for they have not left the and it is this. in his prayers for man to make a betimpressionable age. With some it I have been a Chaplain in two ter world to live in, and his closing means uprooting much which has World Wars, and now a third "War." statement was this: "0, God, reform been acquired, traits and tendencies In the first World War I had been in the world, but begin with me!" That which are not constructive. When the service just a few months when is a challenge to all people. this has been done away with, then my regiment was ordered to France. Winning and fighting a war does the constructive work can begin. With I was preaching morning sermons to not make Christianity. To save Chrisothers it means building on the foun- the men on saving Christianity-to tianity, we must first be Christians dations which were acquired in the put an end to all wars, to save free- and practice Christianity, and teach home, the church and school-all of dom and democracy in the world. Christianity to our youth. this in the interest of and the preser- One day while I was in France a (-Chaplain Davidson from Sampson vation of our freedom and liberty, lonely Italian boy came to me and Air Force Base recently told me this. What Daniel Webster said more than said, "Chaplain, they're going to get A few weeks back he put on a voluna hundred years ago is still true you!" Well, they got him. And that teer religious program for the 17 and "God grants liberty only to those who War was supposed to end all wars, 18 year old boys, and started this relove it and are always ready to guard but about ten years later there was ligious instruction in a room that and defend it," and again "There is an ominous call to arm men again would seat between 100 and 200. Soon nothing so powerful as truth." This with the coming of Hitler. We had he had to schedule the program meetis the tool God has placed in our been called before to save Christian- ings for another room that would achands, divine truth. ity from Kaiser Wilhelm. Where had commodate 300 boys. And it wasn't
Liberty and truth, basic concepts Christianity been saved? And then in much longer till he had to set out and of religion, have found their expres- the years between 1939 and 1941 we find larger quarters that would seat sion in our democracy. They are again heard the call that Christianity 800 boys. In a short time he had 800 worth guarding and defending. Men was once more threatened, that free- boys coming, voluntarily, to the reand women, past. and present, have dom was threatened, and that democ- ligious instruction classes, and soon been willing to make whatever per- racy was threatened. I did not preach more than 800 boys were showing up sonal sacrifices were necessary for then on the saving of Christianity, for this program. They were volun12 The Military Chaplain
tarily seeking out this religious in- Leave politics to the politicians. Our lains continues to succeed. I want to struction in the night classes! These missions is saving Christianity. We say before I sit down that the stateare people the same as we, who are must be Christians and give Christian- ments that have been made here this asking, "Why not seek instead of ity to those who have not yet heard morning are admirable, and I hope sin?" "Where can we save ourselves the message. There is much to be you will take them to heart. in the future?" done yet. Chaplains in the military The Clergyman, or Witness, of all
From the fine remarks of Chaplain service as well as in the Churches must faiths has two definite responsibilities. Parker, "We in our ministry have the take this opportunity, for they are First, the clergyman has to remember opportunity to work closely with men looked to for religious guidance. that he is the witness to the reality of and women of the Armed Forces who If we are to save Christianity, we the living God. Second, that we are will be the leaders of tomorrow and must remain Christians ourselves. the Shepherds of God's children. the pillars to uphold the structure of CHAPLAIN SALISBURY Take to heart what has been said our nation." this morning. Let this conference be
We have a lasting opportunity to I am not going to talk long. I want a challenge to you men on active duty. reach the youth of America in teach- to extend greetings to all hands here Be a witness and a shepherd. May all ing religion. The Army is back of us. from the Chief of Chaplains, U. S. chaplains here let what these distinThe same boys that are going into the Navy. guished clergymen have brought to Army are going into the Air Force. We of the Navy are anxious to aid our hearts and minds this morning be We must teach these boys religion, in seeing that the work of the chap- a power in your lives.
Religion's Answer to a Troubled World
O NE of the great sessions of the the people of our time so sorely need. gave men a sense of the meaning of
convention was that in which Edwin Arlington Robinson in a cyni- life which held them steady through this theme was discussed by three emi- cal and pessimistic poem pictures a many a tragic century. God met men nent scholars and thinkers in the field man walking on the top of a moun- in such fashion that he mastered their of theology and philosophy. The first tain, his figure outlined against the mind and built their strength of life speaker was Lynn Harold Hough, sky-a man who represented human- into a great cathedral of understandwell known as a writer and literary ity. "Where is he going, this man ing. critic and former president of North- against the sky? You know not, nor western University and dean of Drew do I." Without a sense of direction Theological Seminary. He was fol- we come upon mere frustration and When God meets men in religion, lowed by Most Reverend James H. tragedy. The sense of direction sharp- you have a sense of authentic and Griffiths, Chancellor of the Military ens a man's mind and gives steel-like adequate authority. The. Hebrew Ordinariate. The third speaker was strength to his will. When we actual- prophets explicitly or implicitly prefRabbi David de Sola Pool, former ly meet God in religion, this is just aced every utterance by the great president of the Sephardic Congress what happens. The empty eye changes words: "Thus saith Jehovah." They and of the Synagogue Council of and is filled with the light of purpose. learned that a God who was rightAmerica, who made a night flight eousness and love also had made and from New York to keep this engage- controlled the world. They learned ment. Complete or with minor omis- When God meets men in religion that they might meet him as a friend. sions, the addresses follow: you have that sense of dependable They learned that they must meet
DOCTOR HOUGH meaning in life which changes every- him as a judge. They learned that thing. Men do not crack because they they were over nature and under God When God genuinely meets man in suffer. They break because when they to do his work in the world. We too religion, you have religion's answer to suffer they see no meaning in their must learn that, in Milton's great a troubled world. The men who 'go suffering. To have a conviction that phrase, we work under the great taskwith the fighting men to preach the life has great meaning and that we master's eye. And so the sense of word of religion must know this an- know something of that meaning is authority will be restored to life and swer. They must fully understand its one of the greatest things which can religion. significance and its commanding happen to men in a troubled age. IV. power. When St. Thomas, using a form provided by Aristotle, built all the possi- When God meets man in religion, ble knowledge of the 12th century in- there comes a deep and satisfying When God meets men in religion to a great interpretation of life domi- sense of security. How can there be you have that sense of direction which nated by the Christian religion, he a sense of security if we accept the
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words of a poet of disintegrating belongs to the vesture of God. And Unquestionably, this is a most forscepticism who had no faith: "It's the men who go forth to meet su- midable challenge to pure humanity nothing. It's all nothing. We come; preme and terrible tests can have its beset with the clouding of the intelwe go; and when we're done, we're vital brightness in the blackest mo- lect and weakening of the will as a done." It is because the universe is ment which comes to this terrible result of the original fall. But the made and controlled by- a God of world. merciful God had sent His only begoodness and good will that we can So it is that God's glorious magic gotten Son to be a victim of appeasehave a sense of security. Dr. Rice had in religion transforms and glorifies ment, who through His physical and a famous sermon on The Man with the tragedy of this life of ours. So it personal sufferings would loosen torthe Hope. He pictured the man of is that the one who said "I am the rents of grace which would be to inthe great French painting as interpret- light of the world" also said "Ye are dividual souls as a divine vitamin so ed by the sensitive American poet in the light of the world." So in trou- they might be fortified and strengthThe Man with the Hoe. Then he pic- bled times the light of faith shines: ened in this struggle for immortality. tured this man after he met the vital- And as loyal men turn faith to action, In this hour, when materialistic deities of religion as the Man with the God's own conquest of evil is carried terminism has inperceptibly percolatHope. He swung the instrument of on in the lives of men. ed through all the strata of human his toil singing, "I'm the child of a society, it is imperative that when we King." He had found a relation to BISHOP GRIFFITHS speak so frequently of freedom that God which gave him a security-cre- Last winter when plans for this we should recall the basic freedomating gladness and glorious exulta- convention were being made, I was the freedom of choice wherewith God tion. amazed at the assurance with which Almighty has endowed us in apV. the Golden Gate Chapter dismissed proaching the solution of all our one important matter in the words, problems and the problems of the When God meets man in religion "We guarantee the weather." Know- world entire.
in Christ, there is a sense of intensity ing California as they do, they seem The materialists of our day for all which gives to life a new quality- to have been warranted in such utin- their demands for untrammeled freefor now God looks out of human eyes, paralleled certitude, though no east- dom-freedom of thought and scitouches life with a human hand, erner would risk his prophetic repu- ence, actually subscribed to a fundaspeaks with a human voice, lives with tation so rashly. What a blessed ex- mental theory of fatalism which commen in their very life, and, taking perience it would be were we able to partmentalizes life in a strait-jacket upon himself their tragedy, dies their contemplate the spiritual and the so- of utilitarianism. Unless those who very death. I shall never forget my cial and political factors of our con- profess super-naturalism can declare first sight of the Southern Cross. It temporary world and give to man- before humanity and exemplify in seemed a symbol of the fact that hu- kind an equally stable guarantee of that form a firm and constant belief man suffering had become divine suf- fair weather, or at least a reasonably in the freedom of the spirit from fering. The Cross had been lifted certain forecast of what the future every sort of static shriveling materialfrom a green hill far away to shine in holds in store. Alas, such is not ap- ism and determinism, we are destined the sky. The suffering of God meant parently the case, for we are not deal- to become the slaves of a human abthat men need no more to suffer with- ing with the forces of nature which solute which wipes out and liquiout comfort. In their darkest hour follow obediently the laws of nature's dates the factor which stands at the God met them, bearing their agony. God. We are dealing with men root of all our thinking and our planVI. those free agents whom God has en- ning. I speak of the sacred value of nobled with the liberty of choice, that the individual human person. Note When God meets men in religion, by the use of this most divine gift they that I speak not of the human being. you have a sense of conquest. If good- might cleave to Him or defy Him. The materialist would grant the ness lives enthroned at the heart of the God might have created us a race of existence of the human being as universe and in God reaches manward, serfs, a race of hillocks or automatons, Homo sapiens, as the highest expresthen evil is always travelling to ward if you wish, who would bow and sion of biological existence. The same defeat and good is always travelling cringe by intrinsic necessity. But that human person is something different. toward victory. In the last book of the would not have been the reflection of The human person is something New Testament a rainbow is always the intelligence of the bird or the which transcends biology and physishining about the throne of God. To burning love of the spirit. In His- ology and psychology and psychiatry. believe that goodness is victorious in likeness, He created us, and He'burned The human person is often conGod is to go about the world with a for the personal factor, the intellec- fused with that very vague element triumphant sense of conquest in the tual adhesion, the loyal warm love of known as personality, so popularized darkest hour. free men and free women. Love and by our friend Dale Carnegie. The
It is so that, when God meets man loyalty and service and devotion are human person is another phrase emin religion, light shines on the dark- born of an inhuman mind and of the ployed to describe the being composed est and most brutal hour. It is light freedom of choice, and therefore, are of body and soul and made in the imwhich cannot be put out because it meritorious of life everlasting. (Continued on page 20)
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15th Street & New York Avenue, Union Bluff, Calif. Meade, Maryland.
City, New Jersey. Robert C. Pooley, Jr., Box 204, Mt. Airy, Gabriel B. Waraksa, USA, Hq., CCA 1st E. L. McCall, USA, 1908 Addison St., Berke- N. Carolina. Armd. Div., Fort Hood, Texas.
ley, Calif. Melvyn E. Pratt, Jr., USA, 934 Romano St., Nathaniel C. Warburton, Jr., USA, Hq., 7th E. A. McGuire, 2502 Pearl St., Santa Monica, Palo Alto, Calif. Inf. Div., APO 7, % PM, San Francisco,
Calif. Herbert E. P. Pressey, USA, 301 Logistical Calif.
Herbert A. McKain, USA, 5108 Wayne Ave- Command Hq., Camp Rucker, Ala. Arthur S. Ward, USA, 320th General Hosnue, Philadelphia 44, Pa. F. J. Pryor, USA, 196 Ret., Camp Carson, pital, Fort Lewis, Washington,
William J. H. McKnight, USA, 379 Questend Colo. Joel W. Wareing, 1616 44th Street, N. W.,
Avenue, Pittsburgh 34, Pa. Ralph H. Pugh, Chaplain's Section, Yoko- Washington 7, D. C.
Elmer A. McLaughlin, USA, 2689 Sutter St., hama Command, APO 503, % PM, San William J. Washer, 18587 Marx, Detroit,
San Francisco, Calif. Francisco, California. Michigan.
John W. McQueen, 5624 First Ave., N., C. O. Purdy, USA, 2335 Corona Court, Daniel Weaver, USA, Camp Cooke, Calif.
Birmingham 6, Alabama. Berkeley, Calif. Arthur O. Werfelmann, 919 Montana AveGuy H. Madara, 12 West Central Avenue, James G. Quirk, USA, 1100 Franklin, San nue, Libby, Montana.
Bergenfield, New Jersey. Francisco, Calif. Richard F. Wersing, USA, Hq., 415 Eng., Thomas Maisonet, Box 3047, San Juan, Walter J. Reed, 133 Arch Street, Sunbury, Camp Carson, Colo.
Puerto Rico. Pennsylvania. George S. West, Glen Mills Schools, Glen Morris B. Margolies, USA, Hq., V-Corps, Stanley J. Reilly, USA, Los Altos, Calif. Mills, Pa.
Fort Bragg, N. C. M. W. Reynolds, Box 65, Bradenton, Fla. Fred J. Westendorf, Box 390, Ft. Wayne, W. M. Marshall, Jr., USA, 1173 Princess Monroe L. Robinson, 509 Eighth Street, Ind.
Avenue, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia. Logansport, Indiana. C. D. White, 1st Inf. Div. Artillery, APO Arthur C. Marston, USA, 508 Burns Street, A. E. Rode, 4301 E. Lancaster, Fort Worth, 66, % PM, New York, N. Y.
Ida Grove, Iowa. Texas. John White, Hqs., 3rd Army, Ft. McPherson, Paul H. Maurer, Hq., IX Corps, APO 264, H. Rogers, 270 Broadway, Hicksville, L. I., Ga.
% PM, San Francisco, Calif. N. Y. Perry O. Wilcox, USA, 3033 Dumas Street, William C. Meacham, USA, 317 Sig. Const. S. M. Rohre, USA, Service Forces, 336 Corona San Diego 6, Calif.
Bn., Camp Cooke, Calif. Ave., San Antonio 9, Texas. D. C. Williams, P. O. Box 603, Banning, J. R. Meder, USA, Hq., 190 FA Gp, Camp C. E. Ross, USA, 6th Army Hqs., AUS, Pre- Calif.
Polk, La. sidio of San Francisco, Calif. James T. Wilson, Army Field Forces ChapHerbert J. Melies, St. Lawrence Church, Gerald T. Ryan, P. O. Box 472, New Bern, lain, Office, Chief, Army Field Forces, Fort
New Hamburg, Missouri. North Carolina. Monroe, Virginia.
Arthur E. Mills, 7th Armd. Div., Camp John J. F. Ryan, USA, Box 1511, Monterey, Jerome W. Wilson, 1634 Germantown St.,
Roberts, Calif. Calif. Dayton, Ohio.
"16 The Military Chaplain
Ralph C. Wilson, USA, 746 AAA Gun Bn., Charles R. Winthrop, O-420073, 5 Bowditch C. A. Zimmerman, 5404 Fremont N., MinneFort Lewis, Wash. Court, Roxbury, Boston, Mass. apolis 12, Minn. Paul E. Winslow, USA, Fort Leslie McNair, E. U. Youngdahl, Lutheran Hospital, Mo- Reinhold H. Zinter, 231 Nevada Avenue, Washington, D. C. line, Ill. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
NAVY
Francis Lee Albert, Fourth Naval District, James F. Follard, USN, NSN Hospital, Mare P. C. Pieri, USN, Post Chapel, Camp PendleDistrict Staff, U. S. Naval Base, Head- Island, Vallejo, Calif. ton, Calif. quarters, Philadelphia 12, Pennsylvania. Gordon B. Galaty, USN, "D" 17-B-5, Camp Manes Quisenberry, USN, 404 St. Joseph Arthur T. Anderson, USA, US Naval Train- Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. Street, Columbia, Miss. ing Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Joseph F. Garrity, Treasure Island, Calif. Patrick E. Reddman, USN, 141 East 43rd Edwin W. And s, USN, Nbaval Air Statione, 224 Dana Avenue, Hyde Street, New York 17, N. Y.
Moffett Field, Calif. Park 36, Massachusetts.
Mofet Rcdd USN % Ver Rv ProMofetied Cal Joseph A. Gist, USN, 1389 19th Street, San Paul J. Redond, USN, % Very Rev. ProEdwin T. Anthony, 22 Leyden Street, Francisco 22, Calif. vincial St. Domninics Priory, 2390 Bush
Plymouth, Mass. Homer G. Glunt, Upland, California. Street, San Francisco, Calif.
W. Stuart Barr, 153 Portsmouth Street, Jack- Frank Martin Graf, U.S.N., U.S.S. ALBANY G. J. Reilly, USN, Marine Memorial, San son, Ohio. (CA-123), FPO New York, N. Y. Francisco, Calif. Gerald S. Bash; USN, 1717 N. Broadway, Ralph E. Handran, USN, US Naval Retrain- M. DeWitt Safford, USN, 216 Orange AveSanta Ana, Calif. ing command, Mare Island, Vallejo, Calif. nue, Santa Ana, Calif. Philip C. Bentley, USN, Administrative Comn- Edward B. Harp, Jr., Fleet Chaplain, Hqs., Richard T. Scholl, USN, 95 College Ave., mand, Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Comi. Ser. Pac. Fleet, FPO Navy #128, Annapolis, Md. Maryland. San Francisco, California. L. Y. Seibert, USN, 258 Oak Street, ElmReginald A. Berry, USN, NAAS, Monterey, Hubert W. Hodgens, USN, 2144 W. 102nd hurst, Ill.
California. Street, Los Angeles 47, Calif. Douglas Seleen, USN, 2330 N. Halsted Street, Roy E. Bishop, USN, USS Coral Sea (CDB- Edwin R. Howard, USN, USNS Gen'l C. C. Chicago 14, Ill. 43) FPO, New York, N. Y. Morton, FPO, San Francisco, Calif. Alexander G. Seniavsky, 1625 5th Street, Bruno Bruns, Saufley Field, Pensacola, Flor- Chester L. Hults, USN, U.S.S. NEW JER- N. E., Minneapolis 13, Minnesota. ida. SEY, % FPO, San Francisco, Calif. David A. Sharp, Jr., USN, US Naval ReceivFrank J. Burns, 1150 Caledonia Street, Butte, William Mill Hunter, USN, USS HAMUL ing Station, Treasure Island, Calif.
Montana. AD 20, % FPO, San Francisco, Calif. John Courtney Sheffield, USN, Bldg. 711 Joseph Burns, 660 California Street, San Charles H. Iley, USN, USS GREENWICH USNTC, Great Lakes, Illinois.
Francisco, Calif. BAY, VPO, New York, N. Y. Carl M. Sitler, USN, US Naval Hosp, PortsWilliam L. Byrne, USN, 666 Filbert Street, Erling R. Jacobson, 222 7th Street S., Moor- mouth, Va.
San Francisco, Calif. head, Minnesota. Edward A. Slattery, USN, Naval School, F. J. Cahill, N. St. Patrick, Wapella, Ill. Leonard K. Johnson, La Jolla, California. Monterey, Calif. Edwin F. Carr, USN, USS ROCHESTER, Phillip Johnson, 90 Electric Avenue, Roches- Herrick A. Smith, USN, 107 Amity Street,
CA 124, FPO, San Francisco, Calif. ter 13, N. Y. Spencerport, N. Y.
John F. B. Carruthers, 1015 Prospect Blvd., Karl B. Justis, USN, 815 Central Tower, San Maurice W. Smith, 3620 Jefferson Street,
Pasadena, Calif. Francisco 3, Calif. Gary, Indiana.
Earl Chadwick Carver, USN, 301 Church David R. Kabele, U. S. Naval Hospital, San J. Hood Snavely, USN, 52 Arlington Avenue, Stret, Royersford, Penna. Diego, California. Berkeley, Calif. Francis J. Casey, USN, Box 502, Rock Island, Cyril R. Kavanagh, Jesuit Retreat House, Earl D. Sneary, US Naval Shipyard, San
Ill. Los Altos, California. Francisco, California.
Thomas A. Clayton, Catholic Chaplain, Donald F. Kelly, USN, NAS, Alameda, Calif. James R. Spaid, USN, 2543 W. 101st Place,
U.S.N.A.S., Moffet Field, Calif. Lavavence B. Kelly, USN, 542 Pacific Ave., Chicago 43, Ill.
Richard D. Cleaves, USN, Hedron 33, MAG- Alameda, Calif. A. P. Spohn, Naval Receiving Station, Quar33, 1st MAW, % FPO, San Francisco, William B. Key, Christ Church Parish ters K, Arlington, Va.
Calif. House, 318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati Robert K. Staley, USN, 228 McAllister, San Albert James Clements, USNS, Sgt. S. Anto- 2, Ohio. Francisco, Calif.
lak T-AP 192, % FPO, San Francisco, Ragnar Kjeldahl, 738 Folkstone Ave., San Herbert C. Straus, USN, 86 Golden Gate,
Calif. Mateo, Calif. San Francisco, Calif.
Michael J. Conway, 842 East 65th Street, Franklin E. Lahr, USN, Qtrs. 31-1, NAS, Lawrence C. Streit, Jr., 1517 23rd St., SacraChicago, Illinois. Corpus Christi, Texas. mento 16, Calif.
James F. Coppedge, Jr., USN, Apt. 863, Basi- F. T. Lokensgard, 203 2nd Avenue S., Hum- Daniel G. Sullivan, Administrative Headlone Homes, Sun Valley, Calif. boldt, Iowa. quarters Bldg., 142, Naval Base, Norfolk D. Cilfford Crummey, 830 Forrest Avenue, Bradford W. Long, USN, USNAS No. 943, 11, Virginia.
Palo Alto, California. % FPO, San Francisco, Calif. Edward H. Sullivan, 1300 S. Steele, Denver James F. Cunningham, 415 W. 59th St., Amos Lundquist, USN, 110-6 Ic N, South St. 10, Colo.
New York, N. Y. Paul, Minn. Franklin A. Swanson, USN, 4603 Kahaca Samuel E. Dangelo, USN, U. S. Naval Sta- E. Vaughan Lyons, Jr., USN, U. S. Naval Avenue, Honolulu.
tion, Kodiak, Alaska. Security Station, 3801 Nebraska Ave., William G. Tennant, USN, US Naval HosArthur W. Dennis, Office of the Chaplain Washington, D. C. pital, Mare Island, Calif.
(Bld. 71), U. S. Naval Receiving Sta- Donald N. MacKenzie, 366 Main Street, John R. Thomas, Staff, Corn Des Ron Seven,
tion, San Diego 36, Calif. Hingham, Massachusetts. FPO, San Francisco, Calif.
Arthur L. Dominy, USN, USS JUNEAU Harvey H. McClellan, USN, CDR (CHC), T. J. Tillman, USN, 286 Ashton Avenue,
(CLAA-119), % FPO, San Francisco, Calif. USN, Chaplain's Office, % U.S. Naval Hos- San Francisco, Calif.
Thomas E. Donohue, 1305 W. Market Street, pital, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts. Martell H. Twitchell, U. S. Marine Corps
Louiville, Kentucky. John B. McPherson, U. S. Naval Receiving Air Base, El Toro, Santa Ana, Calif.
James J. Doyle, 53 Railroad Avenue, Ogdens- Station, Seattle 99, Washington. E. I. Van Antwerp, USN, 16845 Muirland
burg, N. J. C. V. Marley, USN, USS SITKOH BAY, Avenue, Detroit 21, Michigan.
J. Floyd Dreith, Post Chapel, Camp Pendle- TCVE-86, FPO, San Francisco, Calif. Anthony T. Wallace, USN, USN Hospital,
ton, Oceanside, Calif. Robert G. Messengale, 2523 Westwood Ave., Oakland 14, Calif.
Raymond B. Drinan, St. Simon's Rectory, Nashville, Tenn. E. A. Wallace, 215 Exeter Street, Brooklyn
106 East Foster Street, Ludington, Mich. Lonnie W. Meachum, U. S. Amphibious 29, N. Y.
Roland D. Driscoll, USN, 843 Chalmers Base Little Creek, Va. Edwin R. Weidler, USN, MAD-15 MCAS,
Place, Chicago 14, Ill. F. W., Meehling, USN, Naval Training Cen- El Toro, Calif.
H. S. Dyer, USN, Rosedale, Rixeyville, Vir- ter, San Diego, Calif. George H. Wheeler, USN, US Naval Reginia. T. W.. Morash, USN, Mare Island Naval ceiving Station, Treasure Island, Calif. Hugh C. Embry, USN, U.S. Naval Shipyard, Shipyard, San Francisco, Calif. Palmer D. Williams, USN, 5212 The ToMare Island, Calif. Paul C. Mortno, USN, USS ESSEX (CV-9), ledo #4, Long Beach 3, Calif.
Arthur P. Finan. USN, Naval Medical Cen- Chaplain's Office, % FPO, San Francisco, Prescott B. Wintersteen, 10724 Phinney Aveter, Bethesda, Maryland. Calif. nue, Seattle 33, Washington.
E. H. Fisher, 2820 Pacific Ave., Long Beach Michael D. O'Brien, 88 Vernon Street, Oak- J. Ben Wofford, USN, P. O. Box 1002, Escon5, Calif. land 10, Calif. dido, Calif.
Cort H. Flint, U.S.N., Box 178 So. Baptist Wendell A. Phillips, USN, 25 N. Karlv, Chi- Sargent Wright, USN, 431 S. 19th Avenue,
Semr., Louisville, Ky. cago 24, Ill. Maywood, Ill.
Summer, 1951 17
AIR FREE
James A. Andrew, USAF, 544 63rd Street, A. C. Halsell, USAF, 516th TC Wg (M), Philip Pincus, AF, Office of the Chaplain,
Oakland, Calif. Memphis, Tenn. 3535 Bomb Trg. Wg., Mather AFB, Calif. Francis M. Arant, USAG, 1027 East 65th O. R. Harris, USAF, Hq. & Hq. Sq., 2349th Joseph N. Pohl, USAF, Hq., 8th Fighter St., Inglewood, Calif. PPG, Camp Stoneman, Calif. Bomber Wing, APO 929, % PM, San John L. Anderton, ADC Air Chaplains Of- Virgil P. Hulse, 4136 AFBu, Tinker Fld. Francisco, Calif. fice, Ent. AFB, Colorado Springs, Colo. Base, Tinker Field, Okla. Richard W. Power, USAF, Travis Air Base Fred Armstrong, Hq. & Hq. Sqdn., 5005th Fairfield, Calif. Hospital Group, APO 949, % PM, Seattle, Stanley H. Klein, USAF, 325th Ftr. Interc. Walter Ptashnik, 27th Fighter Wing, BergsWashington. Sqd., McChord AFB, Washington. trom AFB, Austin, Texas. Francis L. Auer, AF, OMR-872, Keesler Russell P. Knoebel, USAF, Drawer 6, Hamil- C. N. Quest, USAF, Hq., 8th AF, Carswell AFB, Mill. ton AFB, Hamilton, Calif. AFB, Texas. William A. Boardman, USAF, 118th Tac. Vernon F. Kullowatz, USAF, 29th Air Div., Edward A. Rein, USAF, Hq., 4th Air Force, Recon. Wing, Memphis, AFB, Memphis, Great Falls AFB, Mont. Hamilton AFB, Calif. Tenn. Chrysostom J. Lewandowski, Hdq., 2750th George M. Rice, P. O. Box 1118, El Cajon, William S. Boice, 3555th Pilot Training AF Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, California. Wing (Basic), Perrin Air Force Base, Ohio. Paul G. Ringdahl, USAF, 6603 Air Base Sherman, Texas. Roy M. MacLeod, Williams Air Force Base, Wing NEAC, APO, 677, % PM, New J. A. Burgess, USAF, P. O. Box O-18, Ed. Chandler, Arizona. York, N. Y.
wards AFB, Calif. Lester L. McCammon, 2500 Air Base Group, W. E. Rone, USAF, 2349th PPG (AF) Rubert Connelly, USAF, Troop Area Chapel, Mitchell AFB, New York. Camp Stoneman, Calif.
McClellan Field, Sacramento, Calif. T. P. McHugh, USAF, Larson AFB, Wash- Quintin P. Roohr, USAF, 2754 Exp. Wg., N. C. Dirkse, USAF, 904 E. Maple, Glendale ington. Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
5, Calif. Alfred E. McWilliams, Chapel Box, Travis Maurice L. Seneson, USAF, Box 374, Castle Vincent J. Dunigan, USAF, Norton AFB, Air Force Base, Fairfield, Calif. AFB, Calif.
San Bernardino, Calif. George H. Marts, USAF, 27th Air Div. Cornelius A. Sharbaugh, 509 Bomb Wing, Newton C. Elder, USAF, 512 Beall Ave., (DEF), Norton AFB, San Bernardino, Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico.
Wooster, Ohio. Calif. Francis X. Singleton, 2814 Mariposa, Fresno, Lertis R. Ellett, Box Y, Lawndale, California. Hal H. Martin, Headquarters, SMAMA, California. Paul R. Fine, USA, Post Chapel, White McClellan AFB, California. Stanley W. Spiewak, USAF, .3904th Comp.
Sands Proving Ground, Las Cruces, New S. D. Masante, USAF, 544 West Cliff Drive, Sq., Camp Carson, Colorado.
Mexico. Santa Cruz, Calif. Howard G. Stansbery, USAF, 1217 Sunset D. F. Forrester, USAF, 902 Stockton, San J. R. Merwick, USAF, Edwards AFB, Mer- Ave., Santa Rosa, Calif.
Francisco. Calif. doc, Calif. Martin J. Stein, USAF, 3415 Tech. Trn. Wg., Blake M. Franklin, USAF, 250 North Plumas Reynolds C. Murdock, 6101st Air Base Lowry AFB, Denver, Colo.
St., Willows, Calif. Group, APO 710, % PM, San Francisco, Hartley H. Stockham, 701 S. Leroy Street, Edward P. Gates, Box 371, Lowry Air Force Calif. Fenton, Michigan.
Base, Denver 7, Colorado. J. T. O'Brien, USAF, Hq., Eastern Air De- Wildan R. Tuttle, Office of the Chaplain, Charles H. Glaize, Office of Wing Chaplain, fense Force, Stewart AFB, N. Y. 15th Evacuation Hospital, APO 696, %
3650th Air Force Indoctrination Wing, George C. Patterson, USAF, 3917th Air Base PM, New York, New York.
Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, New Group, APO 125, % PM, New York, N. Y. L. C. Upton, USAF, Drawer 6, Hamilton
York. Victor F. P. Pennekamp, 2343 AFRTC, AFB, Hamilton, Calif.
George D. Godfrey, USAF, 215th South East Portland Municipal Training Center, Ore- Williston Wirt, USAF, 855 The Alameda,
Palm, Turlock, Calif. gon. Berkeley 7, Calif.
Frank W. Griffin, Box 24, Hq., FEAF, APO Henry C. Pennington, USAF, Box 242, H. C. Wolk, Jr., Major, USAFR, 315 Otis
925, % Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Hamilton AFB, Calif. Street, West Newton 65, Mass.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Byron E. Allender, Veterans Hospital, Liver- Norman E. Edwards, 408 O'Keefe Street, John F. Hughes, Veteran's Hospital, Brookmore, Calif. Palo Alto, California. lyn 9, New York.
Charles P. Auth, VA, Mt. Alto Va. Hosp., H. H. Elliott, VA, 1036 26th Street, Santa Alf M. Kraabel, 215 Ridgeway, Oakland 11,
2600 Wisonsin Ave., Washington, D. C. Monica, Calif. Calif. Samuel W. Chomsky, VA, 5982 Guthrie Ave.,
Los Angeles, 34, Calif. Patrick J. Gleeson, VA, VA Hosp, Levermar, Rudolph O. Liesinger, VA, U.Va Hospital, Aaron Erik Christiansen, 12020 North Ave- Calif. 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo 15, N. Y.
nue, Detroit 4, Michigan. Leighton E. Harrell, 4205 Tuckerman St., John W. Ryan, VA, VA Hosp, 13th S. Joseph P. Coll, Veterans Hospital, Albu- Hyattsville, Md. Harrison, Oakland, Calif.
querque, New Mexico. H.D. Hayward, VA, 817 N. Maclay, San Robert T. Sanders, VA, 124 E. Sexier Street, H. W. Colwell, Chaplain, V. A., Los Angeles Fernando, Calif. Murfresboro, Tenn.
25,, Calif.
John Cummisky, VA, VA Domiciliary, Camp Clark O. Hitt, Vet. Administration Hosp., Elwood Schwenk, VA, 412 Moraga Ave.,
White, Oregon. Big Spring, Texas. Piedmont 11, Calif.
E. A. Dickenson, VA, VA Hosp., San Fran- F. J. Horgan, VA Hospital, Fort Custer, Karl E. Zetterholm, VA, Veterans Adminiscisco 21, Calif. Michigan. tration Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan.
CHANGES OF ADDRESS
ARMY Donald R. Bauter, 5707 Briercrest, Long Joseph W. Buckley, 60th Inf. Regt., Fort Dix, Beach 8, Calif. N. J.
Robert H. Alston, 3rd Armd. Cay. Regt., Fort Andrew H. Beahm, 7th Cay. Regt., 1st Cay. Alvin O. Carlson, 5300 12 Ave. So., MinneGeorge G. Meade, Md. Div., APO 201, % PM, San Francisco, apolis, Minn.
Domonic J. Altieri, Hq. Trust, APO 209, % Calif. A. J. Chapdelaine, 3444 AUS, Third Army
PM, New York, N. Y. Albert A. Behnke, 1108 Edward Terrace, AAA Tr. Center, Camp Stewart, Ga.
Ernest W. Armstrong, Sr., 20th Engineer Richmond Hts. 17, Mo. Carroll G. Chaphe, Sasabo Sta. Hosp., 8041
Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. George H. Birney, Jr., The Chaplain School, Army Unit, APO 27, % MP, San FrangaFort Slocum, N. Y. cisco, Calif.
Deane F. Babbitt, BOQ 41, Rm. 23, Presidio Harry A. Borah, Hq. 13th QM Bn., APO 301, Richard P. Chase, 29 Fairway Dr., Barringof San Francisco, Calif. % PM, San Francisco, Calif. ton, R. I.
William P. Barrett, 2117 Gould Ave., Fort Wilmer R. Bottoms, Hq. 2nd Armd. Cay. Mark J. Cleary, Med. Holding Det., Patient
Worth 6, Texas. Regt., APO 178, % PM, New York, N. Y. Section, Camp Carson, Colo.
18 The Military Chaplain
Gail Cleland, 924 Cragment Ave., Berkeley Everett R. Rehm, 518 AAA Gn. Bn., North Andrew N. Swasko 2418 S Harvey Ave.,
8, Calif. Richland, Wash. Berwyn, Ill.
Earl D. Compton, Hdqrs. Fifth Army, 1660 Edward J. Saunders, Hq. III Corps, Camp Charles H. Swift, Jr., Commander Naval
East Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago 15, Ill. Roberts, Calif. Forces Far East, Navy 1165, % PM, San
Francis X. Coppens, Hqs 21st Inf. Regt., Elmer G. Schaertell, 56 Willmae Rd., Roch- Francisco, Calif.
APO 24, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. ester, N. Y. George W. Thompson, 33 Berry Street, San Frederick W. Cropp, Jr., 450 Park Ave., New James A. Skelton, 325th Air, 82nd Div., Fort Francisco, Calif.
York 22, N. Y. Benning, Ga. Ross H. Trower, 1st Combat Service Gp., James C. Crowson, 613 S. Mariposa, Los William F. Skinner, 101st Sig. Bn., APO 301, 1st Mar. Div., FMF Pac., % FPO, San
Angeles, Calif. % PM, San Francisco, Calif. Francisco, Calif.
Clayton E. Day, 3rd Logistical Command, James L. Smith, 29th Signal Const. En., APO Razzie W. Truitt, 1233 Brewster Dr., El CerAPO 973, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. 743, % PM, New York, N. Y. rito, Calif.
James H. Dean, Granbury, Texas. Willard B. Smith, 25th Inf. Div., APO 25, John K. Wheaton, Naval Hosp., PhiladelDean W. Dryden, Hq. Giessen Mil. Sub Post, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. phia, Pa.
APO 169, % PM, New York, N. Y. Charles F. Steck, Jr., 413 Colville St., Chat- Raymond G. Wickersham, Fernandian, Fla. Charles 0. Dutton, Japan Stockade, 8044th tanooga, Tenn.
AU, APO 503, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. A. D. Sutherland, 1756 Union St., San Fran- J. Ben Wofford, PO Box 1002, Escondido, Eric I. Eastman, 7th Med. Bn., APO 7, % cisco, Calif. Calif.
PM, San Francisco, Calif. Eric E. Swadell, 190 Panoramic Ave., Pitts- Robert D. Workman, 751 Bon Air St., La Arthur J. Estes, Bldg. T 308, Apt. D, Camp burg, Calif. Jolla, Calif.
Stoneman, Calif. Robert F. Thornton, 4502 AAA & GM Cen., Stephen H. Galley, 17th Transportation Ma- Fort Bliss. Texas.
jor Port, APO 69, US Army, New York, Howard J. Tomilson, Box 142, Eden, Ohio. AIR FORCE
N. Y. Charles H. Urban, 8012th Composite Service
John L. Gilman, 9th Inf. Div., Fort Dix, Co., APO 547, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. Howard L. Bailey, 3700th AF Indoct. Wg.,
N. J. Edwin M. Walker, Box 416, Stigler, Okla. Lackland AB, San Antonio, Texas. Franklin T. Gosser, Hq 82nd Abn. Div., Ch. Win. S. Walsh, Hq. 7th Armd. Div., Camp Lackland Arb, San Antoo, exas.
C, Fort Bragg, N. C. Roberts, Calif. George R. Barber, Norton AFB, San BernarEdward A. Grandpre, 9th St. & 5th Ave., Hq. Frank W. Warren, 61 Inf. Regt., 8th Div., dino, Calif.
135th Inf., 47th Div., Camp Rucker, Ala. Fort Jackson, S. C. Oscar E. Bryan, Jr., 2225 P/P Gp., Camp KilNed R. Graves, 2112 ASU, Post Chaplain, Martin E. Werner, Hq. & Hq. Co., 409th mer, N. J.
Carlisle Bks., Penn. Engr. Brig., Ft. MacArthur, Calif. Edwin R. Chess, 6332 Air Base Wg., APO Robert G. Hall, 2nd Bn., 14th Armd. Cay. 239, % PM, San Francisco, Calif.
Regt., APO 62, % PM, New York, N. Y. Harold D. Combs, 3860 Composite Gp., GunH. M. Hardin, 121st Evacuation Hosp., APO NAVY ter Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala.
301, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. Roscoe S. Ferguson, 3650 Air Force Indoct. James L. Harley, Staff and Faculty, The Henry E. Austin, H & S Comin., 2nd Bn., 1st Wg., Sampson Air Force Base, N. Y.
Chaplain School, Fort Slocum, N. Y. Mar., 1st Mar. Div., FMF, % FPO, San Thomas E. Hewitt, 509th Air Base Gp., WalR. C. Hayes, 1611 Main St., Forest Grove, Francisco, Calif. ker Field, Roswell, N. M.
Oreg. Richard A. Cahill, Adm. Command, USN George E. Hoop, 1505th Air Base Grp., PO J. E. Hemann, Hqs. & Hqs. Rct., APO 851-c, Trg. Center, Bainbridge, Md. Box 46, APO 105, % PM, San Francisco,
% PM, New York, N. Y. Lloyd A. Doty, Chaplains Office, US Naval Calif.
L. O. Henry, 529 FA Obsn., Fort Sill, Okla. Air Station, Quonset Point, R. I. John D. Hurley, 307th Bomb. Gp., APO 239, Maurice A. Hirshberg, 2612 East Kenwood James J. Doyle, 53 Railroad Ave., Odgens- % PM, San Francisco, Calif.
Blvd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. bur, N. J. Alvin A. Katt, 3615th Pilot Tr. Wg., Hq. & Holland Hope, 503d Airborne Inf. Regt., Richard H. Ellingson, 7045 Morgan Ave. S., Hq. Sq,, Office of the Chaplain, Craig
Fort Campbell, Ky. Minneapolis 19, Minn. AFB, Ala.
Gerhardt W. Hyatt, Hq. 2nd Logistical Coin- Paul F. Erickson, Deputy Commander, Robert W. Lankford. Hq. Sqdn., 3320 Tech.
mand C, Office of the Chaplain, APO 59, MSTSP, Bldg. 313, Warehouse 8, Ft. Ma- Tng. Wg., Amarillo AFB, Texas.
% PM, San Francisco, Calif. son, San Franci., POS, San Francisco, Calif. Estes L. Lewis, 112 Evora St., Port WentJohn W. Johnston, Sr., 1318 No. 36 St., Fort Harold D. Flood, 6950 Castor Ave., Phila- worth, Ga.
Smith, Ark. delphia 24, Pa. Norris T. Morton, Office of the Base ChapEmmett G. Jones, Hq. 7th Armd. Div., Camp Luther F. Gerhart, Hq. Ser. Force Atlantic, lain, Anchorage, Alaska.
Roberts, Calif. Bldg. 142, Norfolk 11, Va. Turibius G. Mulcahy, 3415th Tech. Tr. Wg., Marvin E. Jordan, 453 Engr. Const. Bn., APO William M. Hearn, 12th Naval Dist. Office, Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colo.
301, % PM, San Francisco, Calif. Federal Bldg., San Francisco, Calif. Owen L. Mullet, 3700th AFIW, Lackland Francis A. Kapica, 7071 ASU Sta. Comp., Thomas J. Kelly, 340 W. 66th St., Chicago, AFB, San Antonio, Texas.
Fort Belvoir, Va. Ill. Terrence J. Murphy, 7512 Air Support Gp. William D. Kirkpatrick, Div. Ch. Office, Hqs. William J. Kuhn, U. S. Naval Amphibious (Menston), APO 125, % PM, New York,
24th Inf. Div., APO 24, % PM, San Fran- Base, San Diego, Calif. N. Y.
cisco, Calif. Howard J. Laffey, CO Naval Aviation Ord. Edward M. Pennell, Jr., Saint Francis EpisG. Adolph Koch, Peacham, Vermont. Test. Sta., Chincoteague, Va. copal Church, San Fernando Way At Cecil H. Lang, 3907 Hawthorne, Dallas, Duncan E. Mann, St. Johns Church, Mt. Mor- Ocean Ave., San Francisco 27, Calif.
Texas. ris, N. Y. Martin H. Scharlemann, 3575 Pilot Trg. Wg., Carl S. Ledbetter, Office of the Post Chaplain, Alvo O. Martin, Dist. Chap., 6th Naval Dist., Vance AFB, Enid, Okla.
Augsburg Military Post, APO 178, % PM, Naval Base, Charleston, S. C. Russell L. Shay, Holloman Air Force Base,
New York, N. Y. Carroll M. Mershon, USN, CB Center, Port Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Walter M. McCracken, Hqc USARFANT k& Hueneme, Calif. Glenn F. Teska, 1025th Air Base Sq., WashMDPR, Fort Brooke, Puerto Rico. C. W. Nelson, US Naval Hosp., Philadel- ington National Airport, Washington 25, Herbert A. McKain, 5108 Wayne Ave., Phila- phia, Pa. D. C.
delphia 44, Pa. Raymond L. Nelson, Flemington, Ca. L. C. Upton, Drawer 6, Hamilton AFB, HamA. H. Marsh. 4006 ASU Sta. Comp., Fort Sam Wayne Alfred Nicholas, 305 Riverside Dr., ilton, Calif.
Houston, Texas. New York 25, N. Y.
James H. Murray, Jr.. 5010th ASU Sta. Joseph F. Parker, Chaplains Office, USN
Comp., Fort Custer, Mich. Hosp. Staff, Great Lakes, Ill. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Garrett A. Nalley, Post Chaplains Office, Edwin J. Paulmenn, Our Lady of the Lake
Camp Stoneman, Calif. Rectory, 579 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, N.
Elmert H. Nauyok, CC "A," 2nd Armd. Div., Y. Harry W. Alexander, Vet. Adm. Hosp., LexFort Hood, Texas. Robert J. Quinn, Naval Tr. Center, San ington, Ky. William F. Nern, Hq. XV Corps, Camp Polk, Diego, Calif. Samuel J. Burgess, Vet. Adm. Cent., SawLa. Homer L. Schnick, Marine Bks., Camp Jo- telle & Wilshire Blvds., Los Angeles 25, Andrew T. F. Nowak, 445 E St., Chicopee seph, Ocean Side, Calif. Calif. Falls, Mass. John L. Shell, 503 West Abram St., Arling- Ralph L. Erickson, Vet. Adm. Hosp., SpoCharles T. Orr, Jr., Oronogo, Missouri. ton, Texas. kane, Washington. J. H. Pagan, 1942 N. W. 25th Avenue, Miami Harry S. Smith, Villa Redeemer, Box 277, Benjamin D. Willetts. 306 E. 1st Ave., Chey35, Florida. Gleniview, Ill. enne, Wyo. Clarence A. Payne, 550 W. Surf, Chicago 14, Paul B. Sullivan, 334 Lebua St., Hilo, Haw. Davis R. Wylie, 12 East 86th Street, New Ill. Isle. York 26, N. Y.
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Religion's Answer to a sonant and immutable, with a hodge- wrong, but the deplorable fact reTroubled World podge of semantics varying in differ- mains that we have hesitated to make
(Continued from page 14) ent countries at different times, con- a candid confession of guilt and forthfusion must logically be the result. right profession of eternal principle. age of the likeness of God-body and
I am sorry, and I apologize, if I For example, during this time in soul, I often wonder why--why we
resort to so many circumlocutions in seem to over-simplify, and yet it is this country we have been telling Euorder to avoid using that term "soul," just that clear to me. rope and Asia constantly about the when we are speaking of the spiritual When fundamental truths are rep- superiority of the American way of factor in man. The soul-intelligent, resented as elastic and vacillating, life. We have been speaking at times free, and, what is more, immortal- when other bases have some supposed about the refrigerators and about the is the factor which' the materialists evolutionary process, that which is automobilesand about the radio sets wish to brush off as a medieval super- true in Germany need not necessarily and about the television sets which so stition survival. For us, the followers be true in China. When that which many Americans possess. Unfortuof God, that soul is the explanation is a violation of basic rights in the nately, however, we have not been deof all our aspirations, our inspira- United States is not immoral in Hun- fining what is this American way of tions, our rights, our liberties, and our gary, how can a man reasonably ex- life; and what is worse, we have not sacrifices. pect any other condition than confu- been telling the world about the spirIf there be no personal God, if sion thrice confused? itual bases and the moral motivations naught there be but a nebulous "Su- This mentality is described by many which have made it possible. To preme Power," there can be no per- euphemistic titles. Some call it real- many in foreign lands, the American sonal immortal soul responsible to ism. Why, I don't know. Others call way of life has signified technological the personal deity. If these postulates it relativism. Let this relativism en- superiority or abundant creature coinare generally acknowledged or tacitly ter into your law courts, and the law forts because we ourselves have not or agnostically received, without play- can become what the judge has had been stressing the divine principles which the founders of this nation
ing the part of the prophets of doom, for breakfast. Let this rejetcion of which the founders of this nation
0 enunciated, from which they-have deI think that we might be facing up absolute truth find its way into the enunciated, from which they have deto a great imposteracy. halls of government-let the leaders rived the rights and the liberties that .have made this country a great huIt has been said time and time work on the sliding basis of constant- have made this country great huagain that one of the characteristics of ly changing truth, and all the enor- man and spiritual success as well as the era in which we live is intellectual mities of the Nazi regime are perfect- an economic and a political miracle. and spiritual confusion, and I think ly understandable. All the perjurers, God forbid that we as a nation you will agree that that is true. Yet, all the kangaroo-trials, the slave labor should forget or choose to forget that is there anyone who will contend that camps, the liquidations-all these are our fathers acknowledged unshamedthe cause of such confusion is not legitimate, if ever man is to be per- ly God as our Creator and the sole only atheistic materialism, but in a mitted to decide arbitrarily what is author of our rights. We must desist far more subtle way agnostic secular- right and what is wrong and what is from using the artful dodge of agnosism? true and what is false, tic secularism which strives to ignore
In dealing with atheistic material- For the past six years, we have been the divine derivation of our rights ism, we followers of God know who living in a period which has been while talking glibly and constantly our opponents are, what our oppo- called the "Cold War." Strategically, about his previous heritage. nents mean, where they stand, vis-a-vis, it has meant a series of impacts and And if confusion is one of the terour convictions. But in confronting enmities contained within diplomatic rifying factors of our day, the other the theorizing of the agnostic secular- and pari-diplomatic spheres without spiritual peril is certainly fear. Each ist, we find ourselves face to face with military engagement. And still I one of us knows it as he knows his those who habitually luxuriate in an think that the designation for this own breathing. Across the country atmosphere of systematic doubt, ques- brief era has been well chosen. The scientifically we speak of atomic jittion every value, including God Him- period has been cold not only because ters. Men are gripped by an all-perself, and leave their followers, unfor- we have been chilled with disillusion- vading, a withering fear of what is to tunately, in a perpetual attitude of ment, but also because of the spiritual come. suspense and in a spiritual vacuum, and the moral cowardice with which Precisely because they confuse the
Centuries ago Dante's allegory de- men have been beholding the terms spiritual and intellectual on the one scribed this confusion as "the very at- of opposition and contradiction drawn hand and a definite detailed time-table mosphere of hell." It doesn't come every day more clearly, explanations of cruelty and lying and hatred and from organizational inefficiency. I of various and complicated types of murder and of slavery on the otherthink that it comes from the betrayal comfort from statesmen and philoso- because of this, they are frozen stiff of truth. This is not the place to phers and economists and militarists. by fear and totter almost on the brink trace the historical origins of the phil- There have been circumlocutions and of despair. osophical trends back to Emmanuel fantastic theories, while deep in the We might go on examining other Kant or even beyond, but it is the souls of men there has been growing aspects of our contemporary and place to say that if truth is not con- the understanding of just what is troubled world, but here, I believe, I 20 The Military Chaplain
should terminate my Jeremiad with all that is noble and good and true how to pray, how to put on sack cloth an ex-planation-the theme assigned has been imperiled. and ashes, as the Hebrews of old did for treatment today has certain ad- We must likewise stress the fact after their betrayal of the Lord God vantages and certain disadvantages, that in God's providence these crises of Hosts, then he is placing in our Religion's answer to a troubled are often blessed warnings which halt hands, as he placed in theirs, secret world is at once so broad and vast us on the dizzy descent to total de- weapons. They are weapons of prayer one may treat it casually or one may struction and blast the false compla- and penance whereby we may find select just one or two facets of the cency which holds us back from see- and lead and explain what troubles problem for consideration. But in ing where are the weaknesses in our a troubled world, and, because God my poor judgment, it is utterly im- order and where are the shams which is in His heaven, find means of curpossible to treat the subject exhaus- we should honestly acknowledge. ing it. tively under such circumstances. This is not a starry-eyed Pollyanna DOCTOR POOL
Hence, it seemed to me that it approach to life. This is the interpremight be wise to proceed in a pos- tation of the motives for hope in the What is religion's answer to a teriori fashion and, like a physician, aura of gloom, troubled world? Before we attempt before making a prognosis, first make It will make man realize that he to suggest an answer to this question a diagnosis. may bitterly resent the shooting pain let us first consider what are some of
If we are talking about a troubled which warns him of some internal the troubles of our world.
world, we ought quite logically to be- disorder-a disorder which would not The greatest of them is war, and gin by trying to find out what is trou- have been cured or even known were the one that looms largest in the bling the world. Even that is a chal- it not for the pain that he resents. minds of men served by uniformed lenge which only a niiive person As Charles Maddock, the philoso- chaplains is war. Yet we speak of the would readily accept. pher, statesman of Lebanon, recently possibility or even of the looming imThere are plenty of political and said, "The day may come when we minence of World War III as if total social and economic troubles, but as shall bless the names of Marx and war, with the A-bomb and possibly someone (and there are quotations Lenin; not, indeed for what they said with the H-bomb and biological wararound that word "someone") as or did or meant, but for having fare, were a normal and expected part "someone" said recently, "The prob- roused us from our lethargy and our of sane human existence. We are setlem is basically theological." slumber and for having forced us to ting up great organizations of military
Therefore, the solution must be inquire after our good and our re- offense and civilian defense. We disprimarily spiritual, b ut I don't limit turn to our God." claim the inevitability of war; yet we it to the spiritual If we can point out to the troubled are planning and acting as if there is it to mhe spirtual.
It is true that it is written, "Not by world that the present crisis may be- little that our leaders in Washington bread alone doth man live," but we come an opportunity, may develop or we as individuals everywhere can must remember that he has to have into a spiritual renaissance is spite of do except feverishly to prepare for bread also. the fact that it is a political calamity, war's carnage and destruction. Is the Religion, therefore, has an unprec- we shall interpret God to man. Then building of air raid "shelters" in dented role in this most critical mo- religion will have given the troubled which to cower from the blast and edtentedt role an this mos crtclsnment of history. She might rise up legions of mankind an understanding burns of atomic bombs the summit of properly and hold before the trou- of this crisis which crucifies us. our practical wisdom at this moment bled world the revealed truth of the God's ways are not our ways. If he of supreme challenge to mankind's tables of the law and the Sermon on is forcing us to our knees, as he did purpose on earth? the Mount. Still, before exercising so often in ancient dispensation; if In our day the traditional madness, the office of prophet, in reminding he is teaching us out of sheer agony cruelty, bloodiness, and vileness of war mankind of the concept of sin, of the
pride of the mind, of the laws of the heart, I think we must go deeper. I
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have been intensified in unprece- ter. Last night I was addressing a have declared that the only hope of dented measure and with a scientific meeting in New York. This morning man's saving himself from annihilathoroughness and efficiency unknown I am talking to you in San Francisco. tion through his newly won technical to the most sanguinary chapters of We can create for our children an and scientific skill is to be found in history. It is war which is contorting undreamed-of wealth of living. Man's overriding cold scientific intellectualthe lives of the men served by military brain has gone from triumph to ism by a religious outlook on the chaplains. It is war which is today triumph in building machinery of in- world of human life. mankind's supreme catastrophy and credible creativeness, in attaining Another of the great evils shaking supreme blasphemy. We may with magical new skills, in mass production the world is class warfare. Economists utter sincerity proclaim the purpose that gives a wide diffusion of rich and social thinkers have attempted to of our taking up arms as a righteous comfort and ease, in scientific agricul- analyze the racial antagonisms, the one, but the bitter unescapable fact ture, in destroying distance, in moving crippling strikes, the class strife and remains that war as an instrument with supersonic swiftness, and in a the economic nationalisms that are even 'of man's noblest purposes is and thousand ways making possible a shaking the world to its foundations. ever will be irreconcilable with re- hitherto unimagined enrichment and They also declare that ultimately ligion. broadening and deepening of living. legislative enactments or solemn covPractical men of affairs as well as Yet we look out on our world of to- enants can never assure peace, and a realistic philosophers have looked up- day with an almost paralyzing sink- just economic order so long as men on this supreme challenge of war. ing of the heart when we see the ter- are unworthy. They tell us that we They have seen' its heroism, but they rifying inadequacy of the human ma- can never have security so long as the have also seen ifs all-corrupting vile- terial into whose hands is entrusted power groups of nations and within ness, its meaningless cruelty, its limit- this world of marvelous, potential nations are moved by a conscienceless, less destruction. They have sought power and beauty. Not that the hor- greedy self-interest without regard for for reasons to believe that we may yet rors of war and the terrors of our the rights and welfare of others. They attain a warless world that shall give "peace" are due to any limitations in affirm that mankind can have an ashope of mankind's survival. They man's intellectual power. That, Pro- surance of peaceful cooperative living have learned that they cannot find this metheus-like, can storm the very heav- in brotherhood only through a rebirth hope in national preparedness for ens. The climactic crisis is caused by of social justice. Such a passionate war, in international cooperative failure in the soul of man. There can stirring of social conscience can arise force, in international security con- be no real happiness and no security only out of a religious recognition of ferences, and in the international for ourselves and our children except the moral law and religion's basic sopacts of the renunciation of war. One in the measure that we are ruled by cial teaching of love of neighbor. after another these realistic men find what men of all denominations call And what shall we say about certhe ultimate hope of a warless world religion. On this there is a new and tain new concepts of the state? The only in a new religious education of striking unanimity of testimony. new technique of the all-assuming dicthe soul of men everywhere. Nations Scientists have made possible our tator state has frankly and avowedly are as the men who compose them. victory over the stupendous forces of torn down state has frankly and moral lawedly Only when nations are made up of nature, our mechanical streamlined which rligion has been laboriously men with a martyr religious resolution instruments of effortless living and which religion has been laboriously building up and fortifying during the
that they will never go to war any mass production of every form of b i a nortn rin e weary ages. In our generation every
more, will they beat their swords into human wealth. At the same time method of sadistic violence has been plowshares and not lift up sword they have also made possible today's made legitimate and acclaimed as deagainst nation, neither will they learn and tomorrow's machines for mass desirable by the autocratic power-state
war any more. struction, and have achieved the ulti- sber the o oeta if it subserves the end of concentraThe next great evil threatening us mate horror of total destructiveness ing power in the leaders of the state
is presented by man's failure to con- through nuclear fission. Faced by the and eradicating every focus of differtrol his new powers. We have achieved infinite good and the infinite evil neri tin very l e ence or oppostion. Every lie may be
a fabulous control over physical mat- that they have unleashed, scientists justified, every promise foresworn, every solemn treaty and covenant torn
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The human personality whichreligion
regards as the image of God is deliberately enslaved to the soulless Your Church Windows Can Inspire Worship state. The very concept of justice- Chapel windows may become an invitation to worship through which stands at the center of Old the use of WINDOWPHANIE. These stained glass effects Testament ethical teaching is warped will transform plain glass into rich, colorful, church-like and perverted into any action or poli- windows.
cy that may be considered to serve the A free sample will show you how easily WINDOWPHANIE interest of the state, however subver- is applied. Enclosing the number and sizes of windows to be sive it may be of religious concepts of decorated when asking for information, will save time. justice. The love, kindness, mercy, WINDOWPHANIE COMPANY tenderness, humility called for by the
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super-race and super-state that are which faces every man, woman and and the effect of righteousness quietdestined to dominate the future, child on earth. When morality, de- ness and confidence for ever." There Strength is built on foundations of
S cency, honor, justice, humanity, truth has been borne in on us the inescapahate, not of love. "Walking humbly and freedom are threatened with ex- ble truth that only when "all thy chilwith thy God" that is cynically tinction, there can be no neutrals and dren shall be taught of the Lord, masked by the education and the thra- no non-combatants. Every one of us great shall be the peace of thy chilsonic claims of the master race and is involved and every one of us must dren." Only so shall the world find
maste stte The us dre.mnlmaonhadmteeordtin
master state. The new commandments take his stand. But the stand we take peace. declare as a positive command, "Thou must be primarily not on the battle- How then can religion make itself shalt steal." If it seems advantageous, field but within our soul. For the felt? What is called for is something then it is right to rob individuals, battlefield, while deciding which side stronger and more vibrant than a groups, and nations in order to sub- is master of the greater powers of de- tepid ethicism. If mankind is to be serve the purpose of one man or one struction, proves nothing as to the saved, we need a revival of religious
clique or party dominating the state right or wrong of the cause. The de- goodness among men. We heed the Thou shalt murder men, women, chil- cision to hold to the ancient verities birth of a new and passionate spiritual dren and gentle nations at peace un- of a religious ethic can neither be conviction. If man is not to succumb der their vine and fig tree. Thou made nor enforced by violence. It is to the triumphs of a soulless mind, he shalt covet their lands, their crops, determined, and the beauty and pur- must be fired by a religious vision of their resources. Thou shalt bear false pose of human life on earth can be the possibilities of the human spirit witness against anyone and everyone saved, not by might and not by power, and of spiritual purpose in life. Only who ventures to question the right- but by God's spirit. religion can regenerate the bewildered ness of any word or action of the We men of religion profoundly be- scientific monstrosity that twentiethbloody tyrant astride thy nation. lieve that the misery and suffering century man has become.
So runs the new code of moral law which in our lifetime have been No utilitarian considerations of sellfgiven to the world not from the heaped on untold millions of man- interest alone can stir and inflame heights of Sinai but from the heights kind are the direct and inevitable out- man to withstand man's own threatof the bombing plane, not to the ac- come of the violation of religion's ened sadistic onslaught on his very companiment of awesome thunder and fundamental law. There is no escap- existence. The hideous tragic experilightning, but to that of the tank, the ing the results of evil doing. It is not ence of the last two decades has taught machine gun and bursting bomb, not religion which is the opiate of the us only too well that a nicely calcufrom the mouth of God, but from the people, but the repudiation of religion lated morality did not and could not mouth of cannon and torpedo. So which has been the murderer of peo- stand against a flaming Hitlerian or rings out the challenge to all that we ples. It is not war which is the dis- Stalinistic fanaticism. Conventional have held sacred and to all that ciplinary test of the worth of men and plebeian virtue did not and could not Church, Synagogue, and Temple the nations, but war ,which is the corrup- resist organized perfervid nationalism world over have struggled to make ter and destroyer of men and nations, or unscrupulous economic imperialist into a reality in the lives of men, peo- victor and vanquished alike. Out of aggression. Well-dressed conventional ples and states. the darkness of the years shines forth propriety has been ruthlessly overHere we find the heart of the disas- clear and transcendent one, and only whelmed by the blitzkrieg of soulless ter enveloping the world. Penetrate one, superb truth-the eternal validi- intellectualism and atheism. It is such beneath the deafening and blinding ty of religion's moral law. As never cyclonic forces as these that have action of the tragedy being enacted before we have been made to see that swept men from their frail moralistic on the world stage today and we see evil and wrong-doing destroy the moorings, and that threaten to obin this uprooting and rejection of the wicked and the good alike, but "the literate the cities, the culture and the moral law the fundamental issue work of righteousness shall be peace, soul of man in their violent hurricane Summer, 1951 23
from the more vigorous and serious but the outlines of a social code with WRITE FOR OUR FREE CATALOG relations of life, is to adopt a con- a practical program. To be potent PULPIT vinced and consistent policy of partici- and effective, religion must face social PULPIT
pation in broad, progressive move- -realities with a vision of organized AND ments of hope. "And the Lord said justice and spiritual sensitiveness.
CHOIR unto Moses, 'Wherefore dost thou cry It is not enough for chaplains to GOWNS unto me? Speak to the children of bring to their men a message of perIsrael that they go forward.'" sonal comfort. They must give them Priced $5 and Up There is a grimly difficult an'd un- a vision of strength and hope for all
LOUIS J. LINDNER pleasant necessity for us as religionists men and a faith in mankind's one153-TM WEST 33 ST. to recognize that an ideal of prayer, ness under God. Because religionists
NEW YORK CITY piety, saintliness and millenarian eth- have often overemphasized the messtrength. Man needs stronger anchor- ics alone too often provides not a sage for the individual and have failed age than lukewarm lip-service to remedy for but an escape from'the to sound the message of-social justice, morality if he is to resist and survive problems of organized social living, the world over there is a strong trend today's and tomorrow's onslaught of Religion must set as its goal some- away from organized religion among power politics played by Titans of thing more than a self-centered quest those who view with a social conclass hatred, racial arrogance and im- of individual human salvation leading science the confused and distressed perialist greed armed with the world- to a world-negaiting lure of an after- panorama of life. Increasingly men shattering robots of the technological life, or of Nervana. It must demand are demanding that their religion be triumphs of tomorrow. neither a passive resignation of un- interested in their welfare as a whole.
Yet, despite the need, why is it that questioning faith nor a devout fatalis- They ask that it fearlessly battle povall too often Church and Synagogue tic acceptance of man-made evil. It erty, injustice, oppression and the fail to engage the active and enthusi- cannot permit almsgiving to com- curse of war. They ask from it more astic allegiance of so many of our pound for social evils. Instead of than the glow of personal mysticism youth and some of the fine spirits evading social responsibility, religion that they can attain without religion, among them who are devoted to the must sound a ringing call to refashion through beauty, through human love, cause of human betterment? Perhaps the tottering structure of civilization through the pageantry of the pasthey see religion's earnest echoing of by building an ideal commonwealth sions. Thinking men crushed by the the ten commandments and the gold- through religion organized on the so- enormities of our social system expect en rule of neighbor love often only as cial foundations laid down in the from their religion something more an intellectual assent. This is in dan- Bible. Religion must offer more than constructively helpful than soothing ger of becoming a sterile routine un- words; it must offer a program of words of an acquiescent, unreasoning able to evoke that emotional, personal mankind's weal. faith, consecration of needless sufferand passionate response which effec- Is there overproduction, too much ing, and nebulous promises of reward tively releases the springs of action, toil for some, too little work for oth- hereafter. Little wonder that the great The mere iteration of Biblical ideals, ers? The Bible's social principles lim- religions in the Orient as in the Occiwhich for centuries have commanded iting hours of labor hold out a prom- oent stand helplessly watching so universal recognition, often fails to ise of hope. Is wealth distributed many of the socially conscious forsake touch men to action and raise them to with. irrational, heartless inequality? them for social causes, and in increashigher standards of living. Church The Old Testament principles of ing numbers for the fair promises of and Synagogue create new heavens compulsory taxation show a way for communism. Little wonder that these and a new earth by mere enunciation modern society to distribute God's movements take on a secular or antiof superb ethical and social principles, blessings so that all may share them. religious character, when their foland denunciation of manifest evils? Are problems of land tenure basic to lowers have found organized religion Are they fulfilling their sacred trust our chaotic living? Apply the teach- often unresponsive, apathetic, evasive, through inactivity, however eloquent ings of the Levitical law and you can or hidebound in the face of the giand prayerful be that inactivity, in the cure this age-old evil. Does the politi- gantic but remediable social evils face of humanity's burning problems cal tyranny of dictatorship threaten which curse and crush men's lives. of race conflict, imperialist aggression, to sweep away human freedom? And The greatest menace to Church and international prejudice and animosi- are the relations of capital and labor Synagogue today is the extent to ty, war, governmental inadequacy and breaking down? Turn to the pivotal which they may fail to bring to the corruption, industrial waste and op- breaking of Egyptian bondage and coming generation the social message pression, social injustice and exploita- the derivative laws of the Old Testa- for which it is hungering. Church and tion, and the spread of corroding, ment regulating both civic and indus- Synagogue are in danger of becoming cynical materialism? trial freedom, and you will find prin- secluded in a world of wordy unrealThe one imperative forward step ciples of social healing. In short, the ity unless, cutting through the mumpwhich our Churches and Synagogues Bible. offers to a thwarted and baffled simus and sumpsimus of theological must take if they are to shake them- world not mere bland and beautiful secetarianism, they give themselves selves free from a numbing aloofness words of general exhortation or solace once more with magnificent and pas24 The Military Chaplain
sionate fervor to those eternal social ed, may see them seek their social and which we live is shrinking day by day. verities which formed so large a part spiritual freedom in communism or Ever increasing speed on land and in of religion's original message. outside the Church, venomously de- the air, and the winged radio which
How often in history was it the so- clearing that religion has been the opi- laughs at political borders and scorns cial message of religions that first ate of the masses. racial boundaries, are linking up the aroused the enthusiasm and the adaroused the enthusiasm and the ad- The social salvation of man is the world into one humanity. The petty hesion of their followers, and thereby antecedent of his spiritual salvation, principality is obsolescent. Doomed opened a way for spiritual truth?
e a I "r s ial r He hath told thee, 0 man, what does is the era of insularity and exclusivMoses began his career as a social reformer summoning his people to lib- the Lord require of thee, but to do ism through which a narrow strait of erty The Jewish people came into justice, to love mercy and walk hum- water or a range of mountains could being through the politico-social tri- bly with thy God." First we must make strangers and hereditary eneumph of the Exodus. The religious achieve justice and humanity in our mies of human beings living on their message of Sinai gave divine sanction special relations; only then may we opposite sides. Linking and speeding and spiritual support to this call to be deemed worthy of walking humbly up of world communications is makfreedom, law and an ideal common- with our God. ing the whole world into one fellowwealth on earth. Psalmist and Proph- Religion must prove to men that it ship of common interdependence. et could not'have arisen except on the is not a meaningless survival from an Whether it be currency depreciation foundations laid by Moses the law- outlived order of society, but that it in one land or crop failure in anothgiver and social reformer, identifies itself with the collective er, revolution in a third, epidemic in
First free the body and spirit of struggle of idealistic mankind by car- a fourth, communism in another, a man by giving him a world fit to live ing for the plight of men, construc- dictatorship in the next-whatever it in; then you may talk to him of more tively, inspiringly, and with vision. It be, these are no longer isolated pheabstract religion. The other worldli- must show that it has a message not nomena on this globe of ours. In the ness of the middle ages is gone. A re- alone for this distressed generation, new brotherhood of nations, of peoligion which speaks only of spiritual but that it has the message which can ples and of individuals, the repercussolace to men who feel themselves to resolve the outer chaos in the world sions of such conditions are felt to the be torn up froi normal living and of men as well as the inner chaos in remotest corners of the earth. their happy civilian contacts and in- their soul. A new understanding of man's esterests, downtrodden and disinherit- For men are one. The world in sential unity is being forced upon us.
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The recognition of the physical unity terrestrial obverse of the supernal cally, and in every way we are deof humanity carries along with it at truth of the divine unity. That God monstrably all brothers, therefore least a glimmering recognition of is one is the central teaching of Juda- there must be (if we grant the God man's spiritual unity. When the lis- ism. The Jew has always argued from concept at all) only one God. tener in some city of Central Europe the unity of God to the unity of man- The God of the modern world is can in a few minutes by the turn of a kind:- If there be but one universal the God of all mankind, sublime dial bring into his home the music of Father, then all mankind, His chil- above all niggling disputations. We Paris and London, Stockholmn and dren, must be brothers. It makes no must come to see God not in a blindMilan, Prague and Madrid, there is difference to the result if the world ing maze of national and sectarian borne in upon us, though perhaps un- of today, reversing the argument, cre- mirrors, but in one universal mirror consciously, a sense of the spiritual ates God in the likeness of man in- in which God can be seen as one, suoneness of mankind notwithstanding stead of man in the likeness of God. preme, universal. Then religion will our archaic national borders and ob- Our modern world is being forced in- have its message not only for some solete political ideology, to the position of arguing that since but for all men in this troubled
The unity of mankind is but the biologically, economically, sociologi- world.
Memorial Address
By CHAPLAIN DANIEL A. POLING
IN this hour of sacred memories, as "united" is the first word of our name fairly shouted into a half-deafened
we call the long roll of Chaplains -the United States. Out of suspi- ear: "Father Putnam, Father Putnam in all services and representing all cions and dissensions, acrimonious de- -how is it with your soul? Father faiths who made the supreme sacri- bates and long delay, that word came. Putnam, are you afraid to die?" And fice for God and country and their It rose at last above selfishness and the old warrior heard that. He bebrother men, we are reminded that fear, and from a federation of weak- came alert. Leaning heavily upon his freedom is never free that always ness into a union of power. The story cane, he lifted himself from his great there is a price that must be paid. of our past is the record of men and chair until he stood erect. Then, with Even as we gather at our monuments women who brought us from Ply- faded eyes that kindled, he dropped and bring our flowers to our graves, mouth Rock and Yorktown, Belleau a gnarled hand to the shoulder of the and while we speak and pray, across Wood and Iwo Jima. It is the history young'minister and, in a voice that the world our sons fight and die and we should read and teach. Read first deepened to brave memories, he said, our chaplains minister that freedom to have our own hearts quickened "Afraid to die? Am I afraid to die! shall remain forever free. and teach then to our children and Young man, I shall never die. I
Freedom is at once both an inherit- children's children," that it shall in-' fought for liberty under George ance and an achievement. We have it struct their minds and inspire their Washington." from the past and we save and hold souls for the tasks that lie ahead. This is the message of the nation's it; we strengthen and enrich it for Shortly after the close of the Revo- past toher uncertain present. This is ourselves and for the future. lutionary War, Samuel Putnam, less the voice of the fathers to their spiritThe Founding Fathers laid the famous than his brother Israel though ual descendants; their challenge to us firm foundations of church and not less a patriot, became a founder -to you and to me. There is the finschool, of home and state, upon which of Marietta and Marietta College on ished work. From it we cannot dewe built. They pioneered the wilder- the Ohio River. He was always deep- tract, to it we cannot add, and they ness. They conquered the west and ly religious, but in his old age he gave shall live forever. made the continent into a nation. up regular church attendance. Pres- And these others whose memories The Pilgrims in New England, the ently a young clergyman came out are with us today and all those who Dutch on Manhattan Island, the from Boston to be the new pastor of have made and saved us a nation Swedes and Quakers in Philadelphia, the pioneer congregation. Troubled wherever their names have been chisthe Catholics in Maryland, the Cava- by the continued absence from the elled into stone, and whether they lie liers in Virginia, the Scotch-Irish in "means of grace" of his most distin- in graves unmarked or beneath sweepthe Carolinas-these and all the min- guished parishioner, the minister ing tides all have finished their gled racial strains converge to make made a formal call on Samuel Put- work. They, too, belong to the ages. the mighty river of America. nam. "How is it with your soul, They, too, shall live forever.
But clearly that figure of speech is Father Putnam?" he queried. The old But within the genius of liberty, inadequate. Rather, this nation is the man sat and smiled. He did not hear as of the uniqueness of the American product of a forge heated white-the the question, but the preacher was union, freedom must be rewon in each fused and welded faiths and races of determined. He leaned closer and, generation and in some measure rethe earth. It is by no accident that bending over the venerable man, he born in each citizen. Freedom is never
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static. It is never finished, and it It was easier for the nation s sons late that peace and security can never must march or die. That it may to die together in World War II than be? That these must be for all if presmarch, that it may press toward the it is for us to live together in the pres- ently they are to be at all? Build well far-off goal, that its voice, however ent qualified and uncertain peace. But today the structure of the state. Beat discordant at times, is never silenced, live together we must, and in the spir- back the foes within that shame her has set America apart from dictator- it of their dying, or we too-and all cities, corrupt her youth and exploit ships and makes her today the hope we hold dear-shall die. Surely die, liberty into evil license. and inspiration of all free peoples and but without their glory. Now again patriotism must come of all who would be free. T alive in deeds, and the ideal must be
of allwho wuld befree.The irreducible minimum for an rcnie ihtera.Tento'
In our time it is not difficult to adequate defense of America is Ainer- reconciled with the real. The nation's make a case for defeatism. Surely, by ican unity! Not uniformity! All races preparedness must be comprehensive all economic tests, the world is now and faiths, all colors and economic de- nd complete-moral, spiritual and in a worse state than it was when the grees, living together and working to- physical. But the irreducible miniKaiser launched his grey hordes rtgeth e n we smumo of that defense- the minir hium against Liege, or when Hitler broke gether as Americans all. without which the barricades will be his evil treaty and crossed into Po- Here is the uniqueness of our free- breached and freedom witl die within his evil treaty and crossed into Po- dom and the genius of our way of before she succumbs to any foe from
~land. life. Unity is in going together the without-the irreducible minimum is
"What did your boy get by dying? length of ou common agreements uty.
~~leng th of our common ag reements ,
was a question flung at the father of I__ ......ni....ty-td e. ..
was a question flung at the father of and, in peace as in war, "united we Now mankind is engaged in a spirone of the four chaplains whose faces stand, divided we fall." Unity is with itual Armageddon. The Godless state look out from the mural on the east out prejudice to particular loyalties of challenges the faith of our fathers and wall of the inter-faith memorial, the individuals, of groups and faiths. moves with ruthless disregard of huChapel of Four Chaplains, in Phila- Unity strengthens and enriches every man rights toward a world revolution delphia. Yes, what did he and all the worthy loyalty. Unity is dynamic and that would displace democracy with others get? They got tortured living has propagating power. Unity is the dictatorship and all the freedoms with and strangled dying-but they got in- ultimate achievement and can only be atheism-excluding both God and the finitely more. They got for us the achieved in support of a worthy cause: free man. Here the issue joins and chance-the fighting chance-to win fe a.Hr h su on n
chancethe fighting chance-to win Unity is America on the march. nowhere else. And here may be the peace. And this is everything. Even as American unity is the ir- achieved the unity of a billion human This they got for us-the immortal
This they got for us-the immortal reducible minimum for national de- beings who believe in one God. dead whom we remember today. They fense, so the unity of free peoples and Against this unity all the tides of dicand all the others who also gave of all who would be free is the irre- tatorship would rise and beat in vain. themselves but who, in God's provi- ducible minimum for world security Today on the ancient plaza of San dence, returned to serve their coun- and peace. Geographically and by all Francisco, before the Golden Gate, as
try in the peaance, got for usagain the war-ce tests of time and space, this is one we remember the chaplains-Catholic, of freedom. world; but ideologically, politically Jewish and Protestant-we remember of freedom, and spiritually, it is a divided and too their comrades in all the services Winning the war and winning the subdivided world. who with them made the supreme peace are one, and the war has not VWe have learned in sweat and blood sacrifice. We remember and pledge been lost and our dead have not died and tears that wars cannot be isolated. ourselves to go forward unitedly to in vain unless we live in vain. Shall we fail to learn before it is too finish the work in which they died Today ours is the heavy task of carrying freedom forward to new heights
of "liberty and justice for all."
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and which they left unfinished in our Let it never be violated." "They kept their rendezvous with hands. God grant these words shall be writ- death
Above the entrance of the inter- ten now upon our hearts to come So valiantly and soon,
faith memorial in Philadelphia, be- alive in deeds that shall make Ameri- They pledged their youth and gave yond the Eternal Light burning above ca stronger yet. God grant that in their all And rested then at noon.
its entrance and the bronze plaque them and through us all nations shall Now God will give them greater
which bears the names of all chap- be enriched and all men blessed. To things lains who died in World War II, this high task in this high hour, as And have them by his side, these ten words have been chiselled we would be worthy of our comrades, And, rested, they shall build new into the stone: we pledge our faith, our lives and worlds "Here is sanctuary for brotherhood. sacred honor. Where death itself has died."
The Other Side of War"
W HEN the North Korean forces the Mayor. The first bags of rice appeal to the ship's company for gifts
retreated last autumn, many of landed in WARRAMUNGA'S boat of surplus clothing. Within an hour the islands on the west and south-west were greeted with cries of delight by his cabin was piled with offerings of coasts of Korea had to be liberated, the children. The older men and shirts, coats and woolens. There were Among the destroyers and frigates women bowed over folded hands in eager volunteers to man the next boat which carried out these missions the Korean style. Then the islanders ashore, and it was noticed that men was the Australian destroyer WAR- sent out their fishing boats to take who went with it were bulging with RAMUNGA (Commander O. H. off the rest of the cargo, and the wom- parcels. Two "mercy" boats were Becher, D.S.C., R.A.N.). The in- en prepared fires fo rthe first real landed with food and clothing, a cident took place in September. Not meal for many weeks. They boiled medical officer, Surgeon-Lieutenant a gun was fired, though the ship was shrub to eat with the rice. Afterwards H. E. G. Dyer, R.N., and the Chapat action stations all the time. Instead, WARRAMUNGA visited other is- lain. WARRAMUNGA sent ashore rice in lands in the group, distributing more A working party landed with axes place of shells to feed hundreds of rice and food. Her Captain signaled and saws, and felled enough firewood South Korean islanders and several back to the base: "We haven't enough to last the orphange the rest of the lighthouse-keepers who were ma- rice to go round, please send more." winter. Others lit and stoked a fire rooned by the war on their islands. Next day WARRAMUNGA was on until the Chaplain protested that with
The plight of the islanders was dis- patrol again. Her guns barked as she the Korean flue system, which goes covered by H.M.C.S. CAYUGA (Cap- shelled Communist-held coastlines. In out under the floor, the hut was in tain J. V. Brock, D.S.C., R.C.N.), and the wardroom and on the mess-decks, danger of going up in flames. Meanimmediately small quantities of food flowers trembled to the vibration of while, stores of food were unloaded were landed to feed the sick, the the gunfire. "It was all the islanders and clothing was unwrapped for the young and the old. CAYUGA signaled had to give us," said the Executive goggle-eyed children. Sailors stripped back to the base, and at once Rear- Officer of WARRAMUNGA, Lieu- the rags from the children and reAdmiral Andrewes ordered the WAR- tenant-Commander G. H. Gladstone, dressed them in thick clothing. Said RAMUNGA to take on board two R.A.N. "It was just the other side of the Chaplain, "They were themselves tons of rice to rush to the starving war." like children dressing dolls. It was at persons. One of the crusiers designated to once humorous and pathetic, and
The islanders grow no rice; they de- carry out the liberation was H.M.S. when they had finished, in spite of pend on the mainland for their sup- CEYLON (Captain C. F. J. Lloyd the care taken to insure that all naval plies. When the Communists moved Davies, D.S.C., R.C.N.). The ship insignia was removed, one Korean south their food supplies were cut off sent a landing party to reconnoitre urchin strutted about in the blouse and they were unable to fish because a small island called Chaya-ku-Ko of a three-badged Able Seaman. To of the activity of British and Ameri- which lies off the Korean coast near anyone who asked him his name he can Naval and air patrols. CAYUGA Inchon. On the far side of this bare stuttered 'S-S-Stripey.' The sailors promptly established a fishing area island the party found a hut, in which then produced their parcels and handfor the islanders and signaled its po- were twenty orphaned children under ed out not only candy, but mechanisition to. the attacking anti-communist the care of one woman. The tempera- cal toys which they had bought in forces. ture was below freezing. There was Japan for their own families at home.
When the WARRAMUNGA ar- no fire, the children were almost They knelt on the floor and wound rived, the islanders lined the beaches naked, and several were very sick. up walking begging dogs and shamblwith a reception committee compris- A message was sent back to the ing bears, and the place resounded ing the whole population, headed by cruiser, and the Chaplain, the Rev. with the laughter of British sailors
--ourtesy of the British Information Service. H. S. Fry, M.A., R.N., broadcast an and Korean children." 28 The Military Chaplain
Busy Chaplains Need a News Sheet
BY PETER E. CULLOM
SN twelve busy years as a chaplain sheet off on a duplicating machine Gruhn, Carrie E.-A Prophet in Zion.
in the Army and the Air Force, I than not to have one, but I believe Chicago, Moody Press, $3.
found a weekly news sheet my most you will find a printed sheet better. Cannon, Brenda-The Jolly J's Make valuable ally. As printers ink proves The printer will furnish you different Decisions. Chicago, Moody Press, that certain things refresh and make colored paper each week that will give $.75. people happy, so a small chaplain's variety, or you can order bulletin Walton, Mrs. O. F.-Whiter than newspaper will help to prove that folders with different pictures on the Snow and Little Dot. Moody chapel attendance "Refreshes" and front. Like a newspaper you should Press, $.75. righteous living helps one to "Be change the lay-out completely every Glasgow, Samuel McPheeters-Daily Happy." week as well as use headlines, boxes Communion. Grand Rapids,
On every base where I have gotten and pictures. If the singer or singers Eardmans, 1951, $2.50. them out weekly they have helped to that help you do not have an enincrease attendance at services. Dur- gravure, often it will pay you in ining an eight-month tour at the Bomn- creased attendance to have one made. bardier School near San Angelo, Especially is this true if the one who Texas, in 1944, our weekly newssheet helps with a special is a good looking was largely responsible for the month- girl. Always I sent my newspapers ly attendance increase from 200 to around on Friday or Saturday and 7 1200. At another Texas base some had one placed on every other bunk. months during the year we had more The expense will not be a problem. men at our chapel than attended all After you get them started, the inthe other five services. The advertis- creased collection from more being ers slogan of "keep on telling them present will take care of the cost. It and you will keep on selling them" is a legitimate chaplain fund expendiworks in the chaplain's business. ture. They can be gotten out almost
A more important reason for this all the time except in combat. Dursheet going direct to the men during ing most of my five'years overseas we the week is that men who never dark- got them out during, the war and dur- CARILLONIC BELLS en the door of your chapel will be ing Occupation Army days in Gerexposed to good moral, morale and marly and Japan. Keep on telling LateH beckonit4g of character-building ideas. Each week them about your program with a live a gentle spirit you can remind them through your newssheet and you will keep on sell- In most neighborhoods there "Sky Pilot" or whatever you call your ing them on the importance of chapel are many good people who need chapel newspaper about the impor- attendance and righteous living, a special reminding, a friendly persuasion that reaches into
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How to Get Ahead in the Armed OUR YESTERDAYS
Forces, by Col. Reuben Horchow,
Forces, by Col. Reuben Horchow, A recent issue of The Reader's DECEASED CHAPLAINS
96pp., Doubleday Company, $1 Digest gave some startling facts about
This book is full of practical sugges- the teaching of American history in FREDERICK BERGS tions and helpful information for the eahnofA rinhstyinFERIKJBRS tions and helpful information for the our colleges. It was pointed out that LEO CRAIG Amerincrease his capacity for usefulness o many of the foremost institutions do S. ARTHUR DEVAN* increase his capacity for usefulness
and gain advancement in the service not require their graduates to com- HENRY P. MANNION
andgai adancmen inthesericeplete even an elementary course in
or to prepare for more effective par- plete even anelmtry cre J. WESLEY MILLER their country's history, and very few
ticipation in business and community GUSTAV STEARNS*
in buinessdemand for admission the introducactivities after his return to civil life.
aCtivities ailft erylfe tion to the subject which can be BENJAMIN J. TARSKEY* Chaplains will find it veryhelpful in gained in high school. Some states do ALEX P. VON SCHLICTEN counseling soldiers about many prac- better and insist that. every boy or tical matters. #r ad at e er *Dr. Devan was director of the Gengirl who. graduates from their sec- eral Commission on Army and Navy ondary schools shall have at least this Chaplains for some years during the Sf t war, and Dr. Stearns was a former knowledge of the institutions and de- president of the Chaplains' AssociaBOOK REVIEW velopment of the land where most of tion. Chaplain Tarskey was Personnel Officer in the Office of the Chief of
them will spend their lives. Even less Chapl ains for two terms; Chief of Bradley; Omar.N.-4 Soldier's Story, is given to the vast number of citizens New York, Henry Holt, 1951, $5. who never go beyond the grades but This account of General Bradley's ex- are soon to be the preponderant mass periences in Africa and Europe dur- whose votes will determine great ques- Chaplains who frequently are priviing the late war measures up to its tions of national policy. leged to address groups with an estabtitle. It is concerned chiefly with mili- A few months ago we were told by lished idealism have a peerless optary policies and operations, and the a citizen of Tennessee that the Con- portunity in this field. The old hero story is told with a soldier's directness federate army was victorious at Pitts- tales still ring true, because most of and vigor. Many vivid descriptions burg Landing in 1862 and at Vicks- them are true. With rare exceptions of American and allied officers make burg the next summer. More impor- the attempts of an unscrupulous few them living personalities in the pages tant is the fact that too many New to write alleged history or biography of this book. The author does not Englanders have no adequate appre- that will sell by sensational distortion hesitate to point out what he believes ciation of the character of Robert E. that b sen a r to have been mistakes in the policy of Lee and the great "Stonewall" and of the facts about some venerated persome of these leaders, but these inci- that some Georgians do not know why son have shown only the venality of dents have not changed his high ad- Sherman marched to the sea nor what the writer. The stories of executives miration for many of these same offi- orders he gave to his men. Farmers and judges who saw public office as a cers. Numerous maps and pictures and corporation executives could public trust as clearly after election as add a desirable realism to the nar- learn much from the "Granger Laws" before, of civilians who spurned the rative. General Bradley's work will and union officials from the experi- chance of profit that they might serve, take its place among our few out- ence of the Knights of Labor. These of fighting men who did their duty standing military memoirs, are but examples of the host of mat- when there was no one to understand ters still vital in 1950 which root far and praise them-these are the richest Back in the experience of the Ameri- part of the American inheritance.
can people. Some questions which They will go out of date with the seem pressing today were settled half multiplication table and the law of PULPITCHOIR a century ago. The record is there gravity.
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the front lines in Georgia. And what DONATIONS RECEIVED DURING 1951 shall I more say? for the time would
fail me to tell of the soldier of God Protestant Chaplain's Fund, Aberdeen, Chaplain A. H. Guliano $ 10.00 who died an hour before the armis- Eastern Star, Chaplain Darlington .....................------------------------ 1000.00
tice, clasping his country's flag; of Post Chaplain's Fund, Camp Cooke, Calif., Chaplain V. P. Jaeger -- 73.00 those who fell in the jungle and desert Protestant Chaplain's Fund, 3rd Armored Division, Chaplains as they comforted the wounded; of Charles M. Smith, Maxwell S. Whittington; Jose A. Medina, the chaplain who made a young man and Arnold L. Simpson ---------------------------..............- ................... 418.52
take his place in an overloaded life- Post Chaplain's Fund, Fort Myer, Va., Chaplain R. M. Homiston... ----10.00
boat, saying, "I ha ve lived my life, but Chaplain's Fund, Camp Stoneman, Calif., Chaplain E. E. Swadell........ 231.23
you have many useful years ahead," Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, Philadelphia, Chaplain and swam away into the sunset. W hile Bertram Korn ------ ..----------------------------- -................. . ---....... 25.00
Americans know such facts and honor Hines VA Hosp. Ch. Elsam .. .. ..................... --- --------------------------------12.20
such principles, the privileges of their Total ... ....-------------.. $1769.95
citizenship will not be lightly esteemed. Third: On the anniversary of the We appeal to chaplains everywhere sinking of the Dorchester or on to rally to the support of this chalArmed Forces Day, banquets shall be lenging and worthwhile effort for SEVENTH ARMORED DIVISION held throughout the nation empha- "safeguarding and strengthening the sizing co-operation among the differ- forces of faith and morality of our This division is holding a conven- ent religious faiths. nation."
tion on August 25-26 at the Sherman F. C. REYNOLDS Hotel, Chicago. For more informa- Fourth: The committee on a Chaption write to J. P. Smith, Jr., Box lains Memorial in the form of "The 5072, Chicago, or to Q. Fredrickson, Shrine of the Spirit" shall continue g 409 South Smith Street, Aurora, Ill. work, with the architect, the government and others for the achievement
of this great enterprise.
These recommendations, crystalACTION lized after several years of consulta(Continued from page 6) tion and planning, now specify clearFirst: The convention instructed the ly the program of action which will
Executive Committee to purchase a give, direction to the work of the As- WRITE FOR LITERATURE modest building in Washington, sociation for years to come. U I D. C., that could be used as working We are well aware of the fact that T headquarters for the Association. this program will cost money. Our
Second: As soon as funds are avail- experience, however, has proven the L ,RA t able, the Executive Committee shall fact that if individuals and organizaPulsating, Thrilling Music
employ a Field Secretary whose duty tions which have money are made ac- runll three octave, new model, only $495. Also folding organs
it shall be to organize local chapters quainted with the unique character now available a onlyi$175. Write today or imand furnish them with practicable and purposes of our Association, they ORGAN SHOP, 3117 HARRISON N.W. programs. gladly respond. DEPT. DIM CANTON 9. OHIO
Summer, 1951 31
Opportunities in the Airborne Chaplaincy
By W. M. HALE
Chaplain XVIII Airbprne Corps, Fort Bragg, N. C.
B ACK of that myriad of popping skid matting, well-braced door steps LOCAL CHAPTERS CARRY ON parachutes and well-trained para- to let himself down two feet. Sud- Recently the Los Angeles Area chutists-and often in the middle of denly, he is asked to jump from an Chapter elected the following officers: it-is a chaplain. He is a normal airplane moving 120-130 miles per President-Joseph M. Applegate chaplain who passed a stern physical hour at a height of 1,000 feet. Sub- Vice President-Cecil D. Ewell conditioning and accomplished a cer- consciously, the problem must be Vice President-J. M. Corbett tain period of training-because he faced. Thousands of men do this sort Secretary-Treasurer knew that, wherever the army has of thing every day with very few casu- C. Pardee Erdman men, the spiritual side of their lives alties. You tell yourself that as you must be cared for. jump into space; some men can tell Several other chapters are developing
Jumping out of an airplane is not themselves very well-and others programs which will make a real im't, pact upon the community. Probably dull routine, but few people become can't pact upon the community. Probably
-and stay-parachutist just for the The Airborne Unit also attracts our association could accomplish more glamour of it. The majority of our many soldiers who think jumping to "deepen the bonds of understandpeople see a tremendous future in from airplanes would be fun, but they ing and friendship" through local Airborne Operations and like the have never had any experiences in groups than by all other methods pioneer, aggressive, and wide-open- their life that provide any basis for combined. They are close to many pifor-new-ideasr, agressttitude of its leaders-open- such a conception of parachuting. vital matters in which the body of
A Trooper does wear his wings proud- When they are up against the real the people are interested and have a
ly. He feels his uniform distinguishes thing they find the problem often out- matchless opportunity to lead the way him from .other soldiers wearing the weighs the pleasantness. Some of them in cooperative support of standards same OD or Khaki. Often this feeling find this out in Jump School, but and projects which we all recognize of confidence is mistaken for arno- there the pressure of the course is so are good.
g71reat and the glitter of the rda
gance or unreasonable superiority- great and the glitter of the Graduathough it is usually a manifestation of tion is so constant that they force (Continued from page 2) high Esprit de Corps. themselves more than they will when was amply confirmed. Besides his But, why is the chaplain's position they actually get to a line outfit-but constant messages frQm the pulpit
But, why is the chaplain's position then it is hard to get out. When a and through the press, Dr. Poling in an Airborne division one that man quits parachuting, we want to be went on six overseas missions, travelshould be singled out--when the chief sure the reason is valid enough to off- avobjective of the Chaplaincy is to sing more than 150,000 miles and visitobjective of the Chaplaincy is to serve set the time we spent training him. in every major theatre of operations.
mePnyhreganlfo"woraing every major theatre of operations. sn F here? jaty, for two rea- The big hurdle for the quitters is the President Roosevelt called him"Amersons. First, there just aren't enough disapproval of his buddies. There are ica's Spiritual Ambassador of GoodParachutist Qualified chaplains to two main reasons for quitting air- will". As president of the Society of take care of the men who are Para- borne-physical disability to perform Christian endeavor he did much chutist Qualified. Second, there are all the operations in the jump and to promote religious organizations som e particular problems that crop lack of courage. If a man is physi- among soldiers and sailors, and his up in airborne units and offer a chal- mn odesadsios n i up lenge to a Chaplain that are not chal- cally able to stand the opening shock support of the Service Men's Chrislenge to a Chaplain that are not evi- of the parachute and the ground land- tian League was one of the finest exdent in any other unit. ing, there is no reason, with the ex- amples of cooperation of which we
The first reason to point out the ception of lack of self control, that know. Since the termination of hosopportunity in the Airborne Field is he can't stay in the business. But tilities, he has continued his incessant evident, but the secondcomes to the there the chaplain has many problems activities in the service of God and light only to those men who have the -because some compensate their humanity. confidence and have gained rapport fears with bodily symptoms, unorthowith the men who jump from the air- dox personal conduct, magnification PULPIT & CHOIR GOWNS planes. When you jump, just like they of family and personal problems, and Pulpit Hangings, Altar Cloths do, they feel you can fully understand excessive worries. Embroideries, Fabrics Custom Tailoring for Clergymen
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32 The Military Chaplain
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ARTICLE I: Purpose of Association Section 4. The Executive Committee shall: Humbly invoking the assistance of Almighty God, we associate our- (a) have charge of the general administration of the affairs of the selves together for the following purposes: "To safeguard and to Association, strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our nation; to perpe- (b) audit the accounts of the Secretary-Treasurer, tuate and to deepen the bonds of understanding and friendship of our (c) authorize the expenditure of funds, military service; to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all (d) appoint standing and special committees, members and veterans of the armed forces; to uphold the Constitution (e) define the policy and supervise the editorial policy of the of the United States; and to promote Justice, Peace, and Good Will." journal, ARTICLE II: Name (f) takes such other actions as are deemed necessary or advisable in
The name of the organization is "The Military Chaplains Associa- the conduct of the affairs of the Association. tion of the United States of America." ARTICLE VIII: Meetings and Election ARTICLE III: Location Section 1. The regular meetings of the Association shall be held
The offices and headquarters of the Association shall be in Washing- each year, or as may be decided by the Executive Committee. The ton, D. C., or at such other place as may be designated by the Execu- time and place of regular meetings shall be designated by the members tive Committee. in Convention assembled; or by the Executive Committee with twenty ARTICLE IV: Membership (20) days' notice to members.
ARTICLE IV: Membership Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the Executive CommitSection I. All present or past chaplains of the miiltarv forces of the tee upon a written request signed by fifty (50) members and stating United States and of the Veterans Administration are eligible to memr- clearly the object of the special meeting. At least twenty (20) days' bership. notice of such special meeting shall be given to members.
Section. 2. Any person desiring to join the Association shall forward Section 3. One-third of the members registered at a regular or his application to the Secretary together with evidence of eligibility special meeting, in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum. and payment of annual dues. Applications for membership will be Section 4. Elective officers shall be chosen at a regular meeting by passed upon by the Executive Committee. a plurality of ballots.
Section 3. Any member may resign from the Association by tendering a written resignation to the Committee together with the pay- ARTICLE IX: State Organizations ment of any indebtedness for dues. Section 1. State chapters and other units may be chartered by the
Section 4. Any member or chapter may be suspended for cause by National Executive Committee and shall be composed of the chapters a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. Such suspensions will within their respective states. Each state charter shall be signed by the be binding until the next annual Convention when the matter must National President and National Secretary-Treasurer. be presented to the Convention for its decision. Section 2. Each state chapter shall have a state council member, as ARTICLE V: Rights and Obligations of Membership specified in Article VI, Section 2, one or more state Vice-committee
Section 1. Every member shall be entitled to one (1) vote at all men, an adjutant and a state executive committee. meetings of the Association. Votes may be cast by written proxy, certi- ARTICLE X: Revision of the Constitution fled by the Proxy Committee of the Convention. Revision of this Constitution may be made only by a two-thirds ARTICLE VI: Officers vote of all members voting, either in person or by proxy, and at a
Section 1. The elected officers of the National Association shall be regular annual meeting. Provided also that the subject matter of all a President, twelve (12) Vice-Presidents-six (6) at large, resident in such proposed revisions shall be submitted to the members of the or near National headquarters; and shall be elected for one (1) year Association in writing and over the signatures of the President and or until their successors are elected. the Secretary at least twenty (20) days prior to the annual meeting at
Section 2. Each Vice-President representing an Army Area shall which the vote upon the proposed revision is to be taken. appoint a member in each state of his area as a member of the "Area BY-LAWS Council." The duties of the council members will be to consult and Section 1. Charters for Chapters of this Association shall be granted advise with the Area Vice-President upon matters of policy. The by the Executive Committee after consultation with the Area Vicecouncil member will have the responsibility of organizing his state into President and the state council member. The Executive Committee county, local and other suitable chapters inder the direction of the shall be empowered to impose such conditions and limitations as they Area Vice-President. He shall hold office until the next annual Asso- deem necessary and proper. ciation meeting or until his successor is qualified. Section 2
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Secretary- (a) Annual dues (January 1-December 31) shall be four (4) dolTreasurer who shall hold office for one year or until his successor has lars membership; five (5) dollars, supporting membership and ten qualified. lr ebrhp ie()dlas uprigmmesi n e
Section 4. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Board of (10) dollars, contributing membership, which includes the Military
Section 4. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Board of Chaplain and other official publications.
Editors for the journal who shall hold office until their successors have Chap)ainatr ter official ub ations.(10) dollars paid to the Naqualified. (b) Chapter Charter fee will be ten (10) dollars paid to the National Association.
ARTICLE VII: The Executive Committee (c) Payment of one hundred (100) dollars or more will entitle a
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, member to life membership.
Vice-Presidents, the Secretary-Treasurer and the Editors of the journal Section 3. The annual meeting shall be held in May unless deemed and past Presidents, past Editors. past Secretaries-Treasurers, inadvisable by the Executive Committee.
Section 2. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum of the Ex- Section 4. The fiscal year of the Association shall be the calendar ecutive Committee. year.
Section 3. Vacancies in the Executive Committee shall be filled by Section 5. These By-Laws may be revised or amended by plurality a majority vote of the remaining members. Members so chosen shall vote of members registered at the annual meeting in person or by hold office until the next annual Convention. proxy.
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