&THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
o xve XXXVII MARCH- APRIL, 1964 No. 2
HPontificia Fotografia by Felici
is Holiness, Pope Paul, VI, greets Chaplain (Major General) Charles E. Brown, Jr., Chief of Army Chaplains, eciving him in private audience at the Vatican, during Chaplain Brown's recent tour of Europe and the Middle
EASTER-PASSOVER PAST; NEXT THE CONVENTION
The sacred, joyous Season of Easter and Passover, so vital and meaningful to Christians and Jews throughout the world, has come and gone. But, as ever, these significant religious observances have breathed new inspiration, faith and hope into the souls of men, reviving spiritual life even as the spring bud bursts into new blossom. Let it be hoped that wherever members of MCA find themselves they approach their tasks refreshed and enlivened. SNow comes the 1964 National Convention, 19-21 May, at The Sherman House in Chicago. This may well by MCA's greatest Convention. The program content, and the distinguished participants, is calculated to make this conference significant. It should have meaning for all members, regardless of their task, and better equip them to fulfill their role. The Chicago Committee has made attendance easy. To miss the Convention will be to miss an opportunity. (The Editor)
"Unity-Its Problems and Promises"
By Chapter News
Karl B. Justus
Executive Secretary, MCA
The above title is the Atlanta Chapter theme of the 39th National
theme of the 39th National On 19 February, the Executive Council of the At Convention of The Military MCA Chapter met at the Officers Open Mess at Chaplains Association, to be
held at The Sherman House McPherson, Georgia. In addition to the relar oi in Chicago in May. Third Army Chaplain O. H. Tietjen attended Exoc i ni on ma Chapter Secretary James V. Coleman reported plans wer Convention Chairman, formulated for recognition of the MCA in conjuncti Chaplain (Col) Charles J. with Armed Forces Week observances. Means for o Murphy, and his excellent moting attendance at the National Convention were Convention Committee, programmed.
early decided on this theme porme
and wisely dictated it should
be developed in all Program Chicago Chapter Sessions. This gives a thread The Chicago Chapter has continued to hold its monthly Dr. Karl B. Justus of continuity and makes pos- meetings, but the big news from there remains the excellent sible the development of a body of information that affords arrangements being carried out by its Convention Coma significant educational opportunity for all who attend. mittee. They have worked OVERTIME on this one! In this day if, indeed, in any day, no more important theme could have been chosen to challenge and, hopefully, Golden Gate Chapter enlighten us. The total Program has been planned to approach the theme in areas vital to the lives and experi- Word. from our Chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area ences of all of us. states that the March meeting was held at the Naval
Competent, well-qualified pe6s0-i--iscussig ethð- Weapons Center, Concord, California. The featured speaker singly, and in panels, will guide deliberations at appointed was Captain William B. Savidge, USN, Commander of
times in the areas of: "On the International Scene,-"In the Center. His presentation of the work at the Center was times in the areas of: "On the International Scene,"-"In the World of Religion,"--"In the Affairs of State,"-and supplemented by use of color slides. "Unity in the Armed Forces." This gives us an opportunity to tackle the problems and search out the promises, relating Milwaukee Chapter to "Unity," in the fields of Religion, International Relations, On 15 March, in Milwaukee, a new and unique Chapd Domestic Affairs, and in the Military. was dedicated. It is unique in that it is specifically for
As one contemplates this intriguing subject, and pensively religious use by Reserve Units in training on Sundays. reads the pages of current history in the process of being It may well be a first in the nation. The Chapel is located written daily-both as related to our nation and the world- at the Reserve Training Area, U. S. Disciplinary Barracks, he can scarcely escape the imperative necessity for creating Milwaukee. It is modestly equipped, and will take care of unity in all our relationships. Unity will not just happen. Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Services. It is a job requiring unceasing effort, enlightened under- Milwaukee's MCA Chapter conceived the idea, Col. standing, clear communication, imagination, creative build- Robert V. Estes, Commanding Officer of the US Army ing, and a "will to unity." Garrison (5063) and men cooperated. Unit Chaplain Karl
It is not easily achieved. Sometimes we try, many times Tubesing (Col. Res.) guided the project. A building became we falter, and ofttimes we fail, buit continue to try we must. vacant in January, 1963, and the work was on. The work
In the World of Religion the need continues and was done by volunteer help in converting and refurbishing increases to work toward "that unity of mankind which is the building. The list of all who worked, and those who required." The Ecumenical Movement must move forward, contributed materials and religious furnishings, is too long Those who believe in God must, at least, attack our great to carry herein. problems with unity of purpose and spirit. There is no Fifth Army Chaplain Charles Murphy, XIV Chaplain group of men anywhere whose experience and relation- Erhard Harms, and a local Rabbi, conducted the respected ships, in peace and in war, equip them to further Ecumeni- dedicatory services on 15 March.
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From the President of MCA THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
Another year has nearly National Headquarters: 1710 16th St., N.W., Washington 9, D. C. gone by since I saw many of Telephone: ADams 2-1667 our members at Pasadena,
and I am looking forward Vol. XXXVII March-April, 1964 No. 2 with real anticipation to our
with real anticipation to our Articles in this publication express the point of view of the authors 1964 Convention in Chicago. only and not necessarily those of the Association or of the Services.
It promises to e a reat one. Published 6 times a year by the Military Chaplains Association and It promises to e a great one. issued by-monthly. Editorial and Executive offices, 1710 Sixteenth St., The Convention Committee, N.W., Washington 9, D. C. Second Class Postage paid at Washington, D. C. This publication is mailed to all members of the Chaplains Assoand National Headquarters, ciation. Subscriptions to all others not eligible for membership are $5.00 has tried to leave no stone per calendar year. Foreign subscriptions (non-members) are $6.00 per calendar year. Special Library Rate, 3 years for $12.00.
unturned to make it so. The
part of our members is to Karl Bennet Justus, Editor attend.
Patrick J. Ryan The reports to be given by Convention Banquet Speaker
Chaplain (MaGRet.), USA our Executive Secretary and
(Ret.)
me will show another year Mr. Carl T. Rowan, Direcofsteady progress in MCA's affairs. By no means will they tor of the United States reveal that we have achieved our desired or ultimate goals, Information Agency, will but the movement is forward. With the help of our mem- deliver the main address at bers we hope to keep it so. We have come a long way. the Convention Banquet in Chicago the evening of 20
At the end of March, Karl Justus reported to me that May. MCA considers itself nearly 1,500 MCA members had renewed dues for 1964. fortunate in securing the This is a fine pace, but he states there are still 600 outstand- services of this outstanding ing. I trust many of these will send their dues to HDQS gentleman. before the Convention. Our membership has steadily grown, To give a complete dossier but the continued support of ALL members each year on Mr. Rowan's impressive is a necessity. career and record of accomplishment would be to preLet us each help assure a great Convention by being in Carl T. Rowan plishment would be to preCarl T. Rowan pare a sketch for Who's Chicago, 19-21 May, and a great future for our Association State Dept. Photo Who. by continuing to work together for the larger fulfillment of its purposes. See you in Chicago! Mr. Rowan began his career as a news reporter. From Chicago! PATRICK J. RYAN 1948 to 1961 he was with the Minneapolis Tribune, during which time he became one of America's distinguished journalists. Each year added to his laurels and awards. He was named "journalist of the year" in 1958 by the Visiting Washington? Capital Press Club of Washington, D. C. Earlier, in 1953, the U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce selected him as one REMINDER! On your next trip to Washington of "America's ten outstanding young men." stay at national headquarters. For paid-up members (and you can pay on the spot if you aren't), MCA has It was in the year 1963 that Mr. Rowan was called in to eceln o o tesp i o a t government service. In May of that year he became the excellent room facilities for overnight or longer, at the United States Ambassador to Finland, a post that he filled low rate of $4.00 per night per person. This is a service with distinction until he was called to take over direction to our members. If you plan to use the facilities, write of the USIA. ahead of time, or phone in on arrival, to make During World War II Mr. Rowan served for three years reservations. Courteous attention and comfortable in the Navy in which he achieved officer rank at age rooms make MCA headquarters your "home away nineteen. from home."
from home. MCA warmly welcomes Mr. Rowan to our 1964 Convention in Chicago.
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Convention; Retirement Credit CHAPTER NEWS
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The Armed Forces Chaplains Board has made arrangements for retirement point credit to be given for attendance New York Chapter at the Convention. The official statement follows. The monthly meeting of the New York-New Jenr Chapter was held at luncheon at Masonic Headquarter "Under the provisions of Paragraph IV, Department of New York City, 9 March. An Executive Committee meet. Defense Instruction No. 1215.7 dated 6 April 1961, the ing preceded the luncheon provided, as usual, by th Armed Forces Chaplains Board will sponsor military sym- Order of Eastern Star. posia in connection with the Annual Training Conference An interesting, informative address was given by Dept of The Military Chaplains Association to be held 19-21 Commissioner Theresa Melchionne who is in charge i May 1964 at The Sherman House, Chicago, Illinois. The Youth Work for the New York City Police Department Announcement was made that a National Guard
symposia will be conducted by active duty military chap- Force plane will carry MCA chaplains to and f lains under the supervision of the Chiefs of Chaplains of Convention. The plane will leave Newark Airp~rtN the Army, Navy and Air Force. Retirement point credit is terminal at 2:00 p.m., Monday, 18 May, and retu from authorized for participating reserve chaplains." Chicago MIDWAY Airport Thursday, 21 May, at 3:00 p.m
The certificates for such point credit will be signed AT Those interested should send name, address, rank, number, and unit to: Chaplain George A. O'Gor THE CONVENTION. The chaplains authorized to sign, 8016 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, New Jersey 8016 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, New Jersey. are:
Army: Chaplain (Lt Col) Cloma Huffman
Navy: Cdr. Glenn Power, CHC, USN New England Chapter
Air Force: Chaplain, Col, John St. John MCA's New England Chapter continues to hold its well-programmed monthly meetings. Report on the latest one is not at hand.
It can be reported, however, that the 1965 Convention NECROLOGY Committee for the Chapter is hard at work. Extensive Mayo and energetic plans are underway for MCA's 40th Anni William L. Mayo versary Convention at The Somerset Hotel, Boston, 2N
Perpetual Member Chaplain William L. Mayo, eighty- April, 1965. More power to the New England Chapter and eight years of age, passed away on 3 March, 1964, at Wash- its fine Convention Committee. ington, D. C. No details are at hand. Chaplain Mayo was long an active member of MCA. Until mid-summer 1963, Palmetto Chapter when he entered a Home where he died, Chaplain Mayo Chaplain David E. Kinsler, President of the new Pa came often to headquarters to discuss MCA's interests and metto Chapter, reports an important meeting from Fis affairs. Jackson on 20 February. A dinner for member chaplain
Edward James Harkins and wives was held at the Officers' Open Mess.
Though no details were given, a returned letter notified Monsignor Patrick J. Ryan, national President of MC attended the dinner and presented the Chapter with its offiialMCACharter. A photo of this is carried in this ilsl" headquarters that MCA member Chaplain Edward James official MCA Charter. A photo of this is carried in this iSSue Harkins died on 17 March, 1964, in the city of Des Moines, Iowa.
At the time of his death, Monsignor Harkins was serving Puget Sound Chapter
in the parish of St. John's Church in Des Moines. A luncheon meeting of the Puget Sound Chapter MCA was held in Seattle, 13 March, at luncheon in William E. Patrick Sweptwing Inn near the Seattle-Tacoma Airport. Speaks for the occasion was Dr. L. William Youngdahl, Secreta A member of MCA for twelve years, Chaplain William for Community and Cultural Affairs, New York, for for Community and Cultural Affairs, New York, for e E. Patrick, 74, of Santa Barbara, California, died in a local Lutheran Church in America. He addressed the chaplaint hospital on 18 March 1964. Funeral services for Canon on: The Church and the Revolution.
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Palmetto Chapter Charter Presented
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U. S. Army Photograph
Ch (Col) David E. Kinsler, Palmetto Chapter President (second from left) accepts MCA Charter from Ch (Maj Gen) Patrick J. Ryan, National President, at Fort Jackson dinner on 20 February. At left is Chaplain W. R. Bouknight (Lt Col, Res.), Vice President of Chapter. The Treasurer, Ch (1st Lt) Robert Kleinworth, looks on at theright.
Chaplains' Funds Gifts To Receive MCA Award
The following Chaplains' Funds sent gifts between 12 It is jointly announced by FebI April. They totaled $1,612.83. All were acknowledged the National HDQS and the with MCA's deep gratitude. Chicago Convention Committee, that the recipient of
Ch Fund, Taylor Barracks, APO 28, NY MCA's National Citizenship Catholic, Hanau Post MCA's National Citizenship Catholic, Karlsruhe Post, APO 164, NY Award will be Bob Hope. Protestant, S. J. Turley Barracks Chapel, APO 166, NY The Award will be made at Protestant, Yukon Cmd. & Ft. Wainwright, APO 731 Stl. the Banquet, Tuesday, 19 Protestant, Ferris Barracks Chapel, APO 66, NY May. Protestant, Armstrong Barracks, APO 39, NY Bob Hope needs no introCatholic, Protestant, Fort McClellan auction to service personnel. Catholic, Orleans Area Command, APO 58, NY auction to service personnel. Catholic, 14th Armored Cay., APO 26, NY For over two decades, this Catholic, 24th Inf. Div., APO 112, NY master showman has trayCatholic, Protestant, Camp Leroy Jackson eled to all parts of the world Protestant, Camp Red Cloud, I Corps, APO 358, SF Bob Hope to provide clean entertainCatholic, Protestant, Taegu Sub-area, APO 18, SF ment to service men and women. He has been a morale Catholic, Ft. Richardson, APO 949, Seattle booster with a capital "M" Indeed, as millions of GI's Ch Fund, USA Gen. Depot, Braconne, APO 211, NY booster with a capital "M" Indeed, as millions of GI's Protestant, 36th Arty. Gp., APO 162, NY remember his shows in far-flung places-they can hum his Catholic, Protestant, Garmisch Sub-Post theme song, "Thanks for the Memory." Protestant, 10th Trans. Gp., APO 164, NY Among earlier recipients of the Award were: President Ca testant, 304th Sig. Bn. (Army), APO 301, SF Eisenhower, John Foster Dulles, Francis Cardinal Spellman, thoic, Protestant, USARPEB, APO 69, NY J. Edgar Hoover, Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr., General Protestant, F Port Area Cmd., APO 219, NY MacArthur, and Dr. Raymond B. Walsh, President of Protestant, Episcopal, Will Kaserne Ch., APO 29 "Project Hope."
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Reservists Convert Chapel
"NOW HEAR THIS"
PLEASE get your Convention reservations in early. DO NOT send them to National HDQS. As the reservation card sent to members stated, they are to be mailed to: The Military Chaplains Association: Attn.: Registrar, 1660 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois.
REMEMBER, your 1964 MCA dues must be paid to participate in the Convention. BE SURE to bring your membership card with you and present it at Registration. If you have not yet paid 1964 dues, please send them to National NOW, or they may be paid at time of registration. MCA members should encourage their friends, who are not members, and who are or ever were military chaplains, to attend the Convention. They may join MCA in Chicago.
INSUFFICIENT interest in the proposed Group Trip to London makes it appear almost certain it will Volunteers decorate new Reserve Chapel in Milwaukee. have to be cancelled. Only one inquiry has been Work was directed by Ch Karl A. Tubesing (upper received since the last newsletter, and only two couples right), chaplain of the 5063rd US Army garrison. Story have made deposits. These will be returned. Chaplain under Chapter News.
under Chapter News. Austi of Massachusetts is currently conducting a round-the-world tour and will return in early May.
One-Day Chaplains' Conference
ABOUT THE GROUP INSURANCE. A total of Dr. George W. Cummins, Director of the Division of 63 applications have been received. This leaves us Chaplaincy of the Southern Baptist Convention, reports 37 short of the necessary 100 to put the Plan into effect. that a one-day Chaplains Conference was held in February From now through the Convention, applications may at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake be made. All necessary forms and information will be Forest, N. C. on hand at Chicago. If the required number is not secured then, the proposal will be cancelled 1 June
"Chaplains' Day" was observed at the morning chapel secured then, the proposal will be cancellhed 1 Junek 1964 and- the insurance company will returnalchks service. The speaker was Chaplain Albert L. Meiburg of the Department of Pastoral Care, North Carolina Hospital in Winston-Salem. BE SURE to make reservations ahead of time if yOu
The Conference was specifically planned for the many want to stay at Hospitality House. There may be no Reserve Chaplains, who are now pastor-chaplains, of the room if you arrive without them. We hope to have Army, Navy, Air Force, Air National Guard, National painting done during the summer, but a definite time Guard, and Civil Air Patrol. has not been set.
Drs. John Durham, John Wayland, Ray McKay and S
Max Rogers of the Seminary faculty led the various CIRCUMSTANCES prevented the Executive See conferences. retary taking "leave" last summer. He plans to be away 13-27 July, but HDQS will be open. After A six o'clock dinner brought the Conference to a close, 10 months absence, Mrs. Ford, Resident Manager, at which time an inspirational message was given by returns soon. Dr. Denton Coker. All reports indicate that the Conference was successful.
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Earthquake Plagues Seders CHAPTER NEWS
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Air Force Jewish Chaplain Seymour Gitin reports that many of the 300 Jewish military and civilian personnel were Rocky Mountain Chapter literally shaken from their Seder tables when the recent Specific news from the Rocky Mountain Chapter's last Passover eve earthquake rocked and devastated Alaska. meeting has not been received. However, that Chapter has Chaplain Gitin stated, "There was no panic, and this been moving along well. Chaplain H. F. Donovan, Presiounts for the fact that there are no known (at time of dent, wrote that the last meeting prior to the Convention
' was to be held on 16 March at Fitzsimons Hospital in rt) Jewish casualties. Earth tremors damaged several Denver. of the buildings in which 18 different Seder services were planned, and thousands of dishes, as well as prepared foods, were destroyed. Lights, heat and water were totally cut Philadelphia Area o in Anchorage." Though MCA does not currently have a Chapter in In any event, two Seders were conducted at Elmendorf Philadelphia, some of our members have worked hard to Air Force Base, near Anchorage, where Chaplain Gitin promote convention attendance. is stationed. Captain R. W. Ricker, CHC, USN, Fourth Naval DisThere was a generous supply of canned kosher foods and trict Chaplain, has been able to arrange air transport to matzoh on hand, earlier supplied by the Jewish Welfare and from the convention for MCA members in the PhilaBoard, and this was distributed immediately. Chaplain delphia area-on a "first come" basis. Citin said that in most cases, hot prepared foods and canned Any military chaplain (active, reserve, retired) interested, goods were shared with personnel of all faiths who found should write prior to 1 May, to: Fourth Naval District
hmelves in the area. Chaplain, U.S. Naval Base, Philadelphia, Pa. PLEASE themselves in the area.
GIVE name, grade, serial number, current status, and In the eighteen months Chaplain Gitin has been stationed whether the uniform will be worn. Active duty and active ~iAska, his leisure time has been used to provide rabbinic reserve chaplains are requested to wear uniforms. services to the civilian Jewish community of the State. The plane will leave the Naval Air Station, Willow He also publishes The Alaskan Jewish Chronicle, the first Grove, Pa., at 0600, 19 May, with pick-up stops at Pittsburgh such periodical ever to appear in Alaska. and Cleveland. BOQ facilities at Willow Grove are available In other parts of the world, Jewish chaplains officiated at the evening of Monday, 18 May, for those who require Passover services in Vietnam, Korea, the Philippines, Japan, them. MCA hopes a big contingent from this area will Okinawa, France, Turkey, Canal Zone, Great Britain and respond to Chaplain Ricker's fine efforts. Hawaii. Jewish GIs, trained by chaplains, presided at similar services in Guantanamo Bay, Greenland, Spain, Greece NECROLOGY and North Africa.
8 1 (Continued from Page 4) Special Passover military missions were carried out by (Continued from Page 4) two civilian Rabbis. Rabbi David Max Eichhorn, field direc- Patrick were conducted at All-Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal tr of JWB's Commission on Jewish Chaplaincy, conducted Church, and the Rt. Reverend Francis E. Bloy, Bishop of services at Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda. Rabbi Isaac the Diocese of Los Angeles, officiated. Neuman, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, performed a similar Chaplain Patrick served in Germany during World War assignment at Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores. II with the infantry and the artillery. He was awarded the On-base Passover services and home hospitality in nearby Distinguished Service Cross and the Bronze and Silver communities were provided for Jewish military personnel Stars. at hundreds of domestic installations and VA hospitals. Chaplain Patrick's wife, Una, survives him and will
.continue to live in Santa Barbara. In addition, he is survived by three sons, two daughters and nine grandNEW PERPETUAL MEMBER children. One son, Sgt. Edward Patrick, is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Thomas Q. Whitmire
Thomas Q. Whitmire The Executive Secretary has sent a letter of condolence
_to Mrs. Patrick.
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"Unity-Its Problems and Promises" The Military Chaplain
(Continued from Page 2) The next issue of THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN, the May-June cal thinking as well as the men of the Military Chaplains issue, will be the post-convention magazine. It is the largest Association. and, quite likely, the most important issue of the year,
In International Relations, one need not be a Rhodes Mainly it will be filled with convention news, reports, Scholar to ascertain that the Cold War is but slightly pictures, and the Minutes of official proceedings. Planning warmer. Catastrophic though it would be in this Nuclear and writing it, which is just one of the Executive Secre. Age, tensions exist which could be triggered by godless, tary's jobs, is time consuming-and with the 1964 Conven. tyrannical men of ideologies foreign to ours and set an tion later than last year there will be deadlines to meet, Inferno. In spite of convention news taking much of the space,
As to Domestic Affairs, the need for unity is ever and we anticipate there will be room for some regular news and increasingly present in our beloved America. In times of pictures from chaplains activities 'round the world. Ve crisis, our unity is evident, but in the daily routines where appreciate the flow of material reaching HDQS. life is lived, it is not always so. In the broad areas of civil We would like to urge our member chaplains in the rights, labor and management problems, job and educa- Navy and the Air Force to send in more photographs and tional opportunies, and social concerns, we are still con- news stories. fronted with the challenge to achieve greater unity. And, as always, stories and photos of interfaith activities
As an Association, MCA cannot make a contribution in are of particular interest.
each of these areas, but as individual members we may THE DEADLINE on news and pictures to be consid. do so. But let MCA make its impact felt where it can. ered for the magazine is 1 JUNE. Please cooperate. If there I hope to see you at the Convention where we can think is, finally, insufficient space, they will be used later, together. THE IEroR
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