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UME XXXJULY-AUGUST 1966 No. 4
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On 15 July, the famous Marine Barracks Evening Parade, Washington, D. C., was given in honor of The Military Chaplamins Association. (See story inside) L to R: Colonel Robert B. Carney, Jr. Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks; Brigadier General D. J. Robertson, USMC, Reviewing Officer; Karl B. Justus, Executive Director, MCA, inning permanent Guest Book following the Parade and Review.
ARMY CHAPLAINCY MARKS 191st ANNIVERSARY 29 July 1966 marked the 191st Anniversary of the Army Chaplaincy. Ceremonies, exciting and fitting, observed the birthday at home and around the globe. The major observance was held at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., home of the permanent Army Chaplain School. Ch. (MG) Charles E. Brown, Jr., Chief of Army Chaplains, was official host. At a banquet on 28 July, Chaplain Brown gave a stirring address to over 300 guests, including 227 chaplains attending school. On 29 July a parade and review was given, with Chaplain Brown trooping the line and taking the review. MCA's Executive Director attended all functions, as a guest, and addressed all chaplains at the School. The MCA, representing Army, Navy, Air Force and VA chaplains, SALUTES our colleagues! Happy Birthday: May God bless ALL chaplains, everywhere, particularly in Vietnam, in the vital ministry they perform for Anerica's sons and daughters.
LET US REASON TOGETHER
By Chapter New
Karl B. Justus C Executive Director, MCA
The last two summers I DURING THE SUMMER most chapters of the MC wrote editorials titled, "The recess all meetings until fall. Accordingly, we have rc. Long Hot Summer and ceived few chapter reports. However, we carry here thw "The Continuing Struggle" reports at hand-and offer such news as we know about Sin which I commented on others.
the great social revolution Following the Chapter reports, we are carrying a listing of our day which is express- of the Chapter Presidents with their addresses. The roste Sing itself in the turbulent is up to date as far as is known to headquarters. It is sin.
civil rights crusade. But, cerely hoped that Chapter Presidents will exchange news reviewing the tragic riots of and ideas on program activities and projects, in an effi the current summer, I am con- to stimulate a continuing dialogue as the MCA sets about strained to comment again strengthening its chapters-and building a stronger organi for, it seems to me, the zation across the nation. summers get "hotter" and
Karl B. Justus the "continuing struggle" (Former Navy Chaplain) mounts.
Are there not enough men of sanity, balanced judgment, Atlanta Chapter adequate vision, and embracing firmness withal, who can No report has come from Atlanta Chapter meeting sit down and "reason together" to end this maelstrom of since the National Convention. Nevertheless, the president, madness, and chart a peaceful course to the objective? I am Cullen B. Jones, and Ch (Col) James B. Murphy, earlier beginning to wonder. reported that all post-convention details had been taker
Added to the roster of cities where riots have broken care of, all bills paid, and a check for $4,500 from convene out in past summers, the urban centers of Chicago, Omaha, tion income was forwarded to Headquarters. At the sm Cleveland, Baltimore, Brooklyn (recurring), have felt the time, it was possible for the chapter to keep a sum of $1,0 savage blows of violence, death, carnage and looting. Some for its chapter treasury-thus giving a base for continuing say that these riots show signs of planning and organiza- activity. This all shows what can be done for Nationaland tion. Others, like Attorney General Katzenbach, deny this. Local when hard work and good planning is the order of I am not expert enough to say, but regardless of which the day. view is correct (if either), I am convinced that these murderous, lawless riots, far from advancing the civil rights cause, are setting it back with each succeeding outbreak. Chicago Chapter
Adding to the unhappy situation, in recent weeks, is the The Chicago Chapter does not meet during the summer.f setting forth by some Negro civil rights leaders the philoso- In any case, we have kept in touch with Ch (Col) Alfred phy and rallying cry "Black Power," and the blatant advo- P. Klausler-who takes over as president in the fall. The cacy of violence. The week end of 31 July, on a newscast Committee on Purpose and Objectives, appointed by Cha0 recorded in Detroit, I heard Stokely Carmichael, head of lain Erdman and referred to in his column, has been the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, say, located in the Chicago vicinity. Incidentally, Chaplain "We must bring the white man to his knees." Klausler is in order for congratulations. On 1 July, he n appointed as the first permanent Executive Secretary of Earlier this spring, as I watched a Huntley-Brinkley Associated Church Press. Shortly thereafter, on invitation newscast, events from an Anti-Poverty Conference in of Chaplain Klausler, The Military Chaplain and its Editor Washington were being reported. Part of the story covered became a member of ACP, with the approval of Chaplain a Miss Blackwell from Mississippi, who was shown on Erdman. camera. In part, she said: ". . you give us the money we The MCA hopes that the Chicago Chapter may be b want and we'll show you what we can do with it-and if to host the convention again in 1971, for which tentative to host the conventionagim ,
you don't, we'll show you some real riots." invitation was extended when we had that excellent con"
Such threats, such talk of "Black Power," are as far out vention at The Sherman House in Chicago.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF MCA THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
Summer is passing rapidly National Headquarters: 1710 16th St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20009 (doesn't it always?). A full
schedule of fall and winter Telephone: ADams 2-1667 activities lies ahead for our
Military Chaplains Associa- Vol. XXXIX July-August, 1966 No. 4 tion. The Atlanta ConvertnArticles in this publication express the point of view of the authors tion is now a pleasant mem- only and not necessarily those of the Association or of the Services. ory, and our 42d Annual Published 6 times a year by the Military Chaplains Association and Convention, to be held in issued by-monthly. Editorial and Executive offices, 1710 Sixteenth St., Convention, to e e in N.W., Washington 9, D. C. Second Class Postage paid at Washington, San Francisco next 3-6 D. C. This publication is mailed to all members of the Chaplains Association. Subscription to all others not eligible for membership are $5.00 .. April, is barely seven per calendar year. Foreign subscriptions (non-members) are $6.00 per months away. Before then calendar year. Special Library Rate, 3 years for $12.00. there is much to be done by Karl Bennet Justus, Editor /way of working out plans,
C, Pardee Erdman adopted at Atlanta, to make
CDR., CC, USNR, Ret. the MCA an ever more JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS dective organization. Ushered in with the sounding of the Shofar (ram's With the counsel of our Senior Vice President, James horn), Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) will begin at Ry Smith, and Karl Justus, four working committees have sundown 14 September. Thus begins the Ten Days of ken appointed. They and their chairmen are: Committee Penitence, holiest days of the year for those of Jewish n Purposes and Objectives-Alfred P. Klausler, Chicago faith, which will be climaxed with Yom Kippur, Day of rai; Committee on Chapters and Membership-(Chrmn. Atonement. In all the military services, and the VA, tratobe chosen by committee), New England; Committee on ditional religious services will be held. Cnstitution and By-Laws-Robert M. Homiston, Southern Preparatory to this period, the Commission on Jewish Califirnia; and Committee on Long-Range Planning- Chaplaincy of the National Jewish Welfare Board has anPatrick J. Ryan, Washington, D. C. In order to facilitate nounced that twelve new Jewish chaplains have entered wiork sessions these committees have been located geo- military service-replacing those who have completed tours graphically. We are pleased to report that all personnel of duty and have been released from active service. Six have accepted their assignments. The Committee on Con- of the chaplains have entered the Army. Three have been nitiion met 16 August in Los Angeles. It is expected the assigned to the Air Force and three to the Navy. other committees will hold meetings in September. Full At the same time, Ch (Maj) Ernest D. Lapp, was asreports from the four will be made at the next Annual signed to South Vietnam by the Army-arriving there Convention. during August. In June he graduated from the 34-week The week of 9 October, Karl Justus and I expect to meet Chaplain Career Officer Course at the U. S. Army Chaplain with the Golden Gate Chapter and Convention Committee School. He has been in the Army since 1957, with import0 San Francisco. Then to Fort Ord for the Sixth Army tant assignments at home and abroad. Chaplains' Training Conference. And on 14 October we Chaplain Lapp replaces Ch (Maj) Harry Z. Schreiner attend a luncheon meeting of the Southern California in Vietnam, and joins Navy Chaplain Robert L. Reiner, Chapter in Los Angeles. 3rd Marine Division, and Army Chaplain Alan M. GreenIt will take time to bring to fruition the plans and span of the Military Advisory Command. We are very dreams of former and present officers, Executive Committee pleased that Chaplains Lapp and Greenspan are members members. But with your prayers, cooperation and sugges- of the MCA. i0ns (please write some of these to us) we will work and There are now a total of 72 full-time military and Vetstrive toward these objectives. erans Administration Jewish chaplains, and over 250 civiC. PARDEE ERDMAN lian rabbis continue to serve as part-time chaplains.
_As the new chaplains undertake their new duties, ministering to Jewish personnel in the Armed Forces, we wish NATIONAL CONVENTION them well. And to the chaplains in Vietnam, of all faiths
3-6 April, 1967 and services, we pray an extra measure of God's strength 3-6 April, 1967 as they discharge their responsibilities. San Francisco, California For clergymen of any religious faith, in any Service, there is no higher calling than being a military chaplain.
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"NOW HEAR THIS"
In spite of all we have writ ten in letters, and The M1ita Chaplain, some members sist in failing to give us a ZI CODE. We try to secure the from a Zip Code directory got from the Post Office, b there are still cases where cannot find a ZIP. Starting 1 January 1967, T I 8 Military Chaplain MUST sorted and mailed by ZIP CODES. If we do not have yours, you will NOT RE CEIVE the newsletter until w Sa do. Through much hard wo'r we, fortunately, have the ZIP U. S. Army Photo U. S.Army hoto for most members. Banquet at Fort Hamilton honoring 191st Anniversary of Army Chaplaincy. for most members. At rostrum, Ch (MG) Charles E. Brown, Jr., Chief of Army Chaplains.
(L) Ch (Col) E. J. Saunders, Deputy Commandant, Army Chaplain School.
(R) Ch (Col) W. J. Reiss, Commandant.
In October, the 1966-1961 "functional year" of the MCA will begin, and we will start to collect 1967 membership dues, Meantime, there are still some "heel-draggers" who have
repeated pleas from the Executive Director, and a recent letter from President Erdman. The MCA needs the regular support of EACH member. If you have not paid your 1966 dues, please send them in. It is not fair to 1,900 members who have currently paid, that others should skip '66 and wait until fall for the 1967 appeal, Hlow about it?
The summer months, during U. S. Army Photo which the pace of activity usuU. s. Army Photo alsaknhv envr
Senior Staff Chaplains of Army, Navy, Air Force attend conference at ally slackens, have been very CONARC, and visit Lt. Gen Harvey Fischer. L to R: Captain G. A. Wright, busy at Hdqs. We are happyto Fleet Chaplain, CINCLANT; Col. J. C. Sides, Staff Chaplain, USSTRICOM; report things are moving along General Fischer; Col. B. J. Fenton, Staff Chaplain, CDC; Col. Ormonde S. well. Let's keep it rolling! Brown, Staff Chaplain, TAC; Col. F. X. Murphy, Staff Chaplain, Military Airlift Command. General Fischer is Deputy Commanding General of USCONARC.
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UNITED STATES ARMY
Chief of Staff
On behalf of the men and women of the United States Army, I extend heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the members of the Chaplaincy on the 191st anniversary of its establishment.
Throughout the years since 1775, Army Chaplains have provided a most valuable service to our soldiers by administering to their spiritual and moral needs-both on the battlefield and in garrison-thus strengthening their dedication, inspiration, and sense of values and bolstering their growth and development of character. The personal example of the Army Chaplain and the intense interest which he shows in the problems, well-being, I and morale of each of our soldiers are important factors in the efficiency and effectiveness of our Army.
It is indeed a pleasure to join g all members of the Army in expressing grateful appreciation for your many contributions.
Harold K. Johnson General, U. S. Army USMC PHOTO Chief of Staff A highlight of the summer season in Washington, given each Friday evening, is the Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Involving the Marine Corps Band, the Drum and Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Barracks Guard Company, and the Marine Corps Institute Company, one of the finest Perpetual Members precision drills and parades, not to mention the stirring music, that can be Since the last issue of The een in America, is given for the public. Military Chaplain, we have On Friday evening, 15 July, the parade and review was given in honor of gained one Perpetual Member. The Military Chaplains Association. It was a perfect evening, and 4,200 spec- Ch, Maj, James T. Colson, taters jammed the compound with many turned away. Over 200 MCA members United States Air Force. and friends had reserved seats, and 20 VIP's from MCA were in the reviewing Slowly, but steadily, the rosstand. For the MCA, President Erdman designated Karl B. Justus to take the ter of Perpetual Members is review with the reviewing officer, Brigadier General D. J. Robertson, USMC. growing. We now have 171, a It Was a gala evening and a signal honor for the MCA. In the photo above, gain of 70 in four years. after the review, General Robertson is shown shaking hands with the Parade Cstatnander LTC E. R. Reid, Jr. On the right flank it is plain to see the WHO'S NEXT?
ttihee WHO'S NEXT? siie mile on Chaplain Justus' face. Col. R. B. Carney, Jr., Commanding WILL IT BE YOU? Ocer of the Marine Barracks, has his back to the camera.
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CHAPTER NEWS located in the New England area. This group was selected (Continued from Page 2) because the New England Chapter has always mounted strong program of activity.
Golden Gate Chapter
Though the 42d National Convention of the MCA, to be held at The Sheraton-Palace Hotel in San Francisco, is Wisconsin Chapter still seven months away, all indications are that the word is "GO!" Ch (Col) Gerald C. Dean, Sixth Army Chaplain, The Wisconsin Chapter of The Military Chaplains A who is Convention Chairman, reports steady progress. The ciation is somewhat unique in that it holds quarterly mie. Committee has been formed for some time, and all assign- ings, rather than monthly, and each quarter the meeting ments of various chairmen were recently completed. Senior is in a different city of the State. Navy and Air Force chaplains are pitching to help on the The spring meeting was held at St. Norbert Coeg big task. located in West DePere, Wisconsin, just five miles souit Already the entire framework of the program has been of Green Bay. Ch (LTC) Joseph G. Regan, USAR, a outlined, all of which is being set up as a professional semi- the host. Senior R.O.T.C. Cadets served as guides. Alt nar for chaplains, hoping that many active duty chaplains the luncheon, a brief business session was conducted, and may attend on TDY (as suggested at Atlanta by (now) films of the championship Cleveland Browns-Green 14 retired Chief of Air Force Chaplains, Bob Taylor). Also, Packers football game were shown. A photo of some of e invitations have already been extended to several outstand- chaplains attending is shown elsewhere herein. ing speakers. Though it is early, we hope to secure tentative and/or firm commitments.
Meantime, Ch (Col) Herman J. Kregel, USA, Retired, Chapter Presidents has taken over as president-replacing Ch, LTC, Raymond E. Tinsley, USAF, who has gone to Europe. ALABAMA Ch (Maj) Walter Poorman, USAF
The Convention Chairman and the Executive Director Box 1503
have developed close liaison, and the latter will be in San Craig AFB, Alabama 36703 Francisco the week of 9 October for a busy round with President C. Pardee Erdman. ALASKA Ch (Col) Lisle Bartholomew, USA Hq., U. S. Army, Alaska
APO Seattle 98749
New England Chapter ATLANTA Ch (Maj) Cullen B. Jones, USAR
The New England Chapter recesses during the summer, 1622 Forest Avenue
but we carry here the roster of newly elected officers for East Point, Georgia 30044 the 1966-67 year. CHICAGO Ch (Col) Alfred P. Klausler, USAR
President-John J. Sheehan 875 North Dearborn Street
1st Vice Pres (Program)-Norman G. Folkers Chicago, Illinois 60610
2d Vice Pres (Projects)-Richard J. Hawko
2PhFORT HAWKINS Ch (LTC) J. Ellsworth Tucker, USAR Secretary-James R. Marks 816 Heathwood Circle Treasurer-Edgar F. Redfern Macon, Georgia 31204
Special Events-Robert C. Lewis
Special Events-Robert C. Lewis GOLDEN GATE Ch (Col) Herman J. Kregel, USA, Ret.
Perpetual Memberships-Joseph S. Shubow
1021 Park Hills Road
Nat'l & Chapter Memberships-Gregoire Ratte Berkeley, California 97408
Publications & Publicity-Chaplain Deler Br y C 94
History and Records-Gerald Milliken GOLDVAULT Ch (LTC) Hugh B. Goldsby, USAR 8007 LaGrange Road
It appears the New England Chapter is charting its Louisville, Kentucky 40222 course for another fine year. Also, the Committee on Chapters and Membership, appointed by the President, has been (Continued on Page 7)
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LET US REASON TOGETHER CHAPTER NEWS
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Dline as the "White Supremacy" talk of the most ardent NEw ENGLAND Lieut. John J. Sheehan, CHC, USNR [.Kluxer. 61 Temple Street it has been encouraging to note that Dr. Martin Luther Haverhill, Massachusetts iog, and Roy Wilkins, head of the National Association [r the Advancement of Colored People, have disavowed NE YORK LCDR Donald W. Beers, CHC, USNR idea of "Black Power." But a serious question arises 37 Hiawatha Boulevard ito how much control such leaders now hold over the Oakland, New Jersey ncp that would promulgate violence to achieve the desired sl. Let us hope their influence may prevail. Violence is PALMETTO Ch (LTC) Alphonse Fiedorczyk, USA ~o the way to secure civil rights, or any other kind of Hq., USA Training Center, Inf. ights, and to seek to do so would be to fail while creating Fort Jackson, South Carolina 29207 haiS of catastrophic proportions.
osof catastrophic proportions. PUGET SOUND Captain M. S. Ernstmeyer, CHC, USN Recently Life magazine reported that the Watts section Hq., 13th Naval District of Los Angeles, scene of the bloody riots of last summer, Seattle, Washington 98115 o like a tinder box. Purportedly, Negro lads are being iined for militancy. If this is so, it is wrong. Far better ROCKY Ch (LTC) Wallace R. White, USA ould it be to teach them respect for law and order, and MOUNTAIN Fitzsimons General Hospital
increase effort to educate them and help fit them for M NA o ra H i jobs. Better to be made fit for living, no matter how hard Denver, Colorado 80240 onemust strive to overcome obstacles in the way, than to k made fit for fighting. So. CALIF. Ch (Col) James K. McConchie, USA, Ret.
13813 Caulfield Avenue
Let's be honest. There are multiplied millions of Ameri- Norwalk, California 90650 an citizens who want to see Negroes secure their full rights like all other citizens. Many have worked for this TAMPA BAY Chaplain Morris B. Chapman ause, ranging all the way from lukewarm adherents to 6020 5th Avenue, North
over-zealous liberals. The truth is, however, many good t e u, or gPople are slowing down their efforts. Why ? St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 They abhor riot and violence. They are tired of mass WISCONSIN Ch, LTC, Raymond E. Vint, USAFR marches and demonstrations. They are disgusted with the St. Margaret Mary Parish broadside, all-inclusive accusations of "police brutality." 3930 North 92d Street They are becoming impatient of those who want civil 3930 North 92d Street rights at the cost of the rights of others, and who talk only Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222 about "rights" forgetting "responsibilities." They are afraid of the mounting crime rate, growing more rapidly than the Population. They wonder, as individuals, if our Con- Visiting Washington? stiotutin, will permit forcing them to sell their homes to Someone they may not wish to. They find equally repug- REMINDER! On your next trip to Washington tIt the hard-line segregationist who stands in the way of stay at national headquarters. For paid-up members Joy civil rights gains and would not change his views if (and you can pay on the spot if you aren't), MCA has Gad Almighty asked him face to face. They are alarmed at the mounting disrespect for law and order and authority excellent room facilities for overnight or longer, at the To stabilize uthgis fm aw and re anty, low rate of $4.00 per night per person. This is a service To stabilize the gains made, and there have been many, to our members. If you plan to use the facilities, write d to work toward satisfactory solutions which will unfold accumulatively we must create an atmosphere in which ahead of time, or phone in on arrival, to make cal judg en mscet anatopeeiwhc
al judgment can prevail, and wherein all right-thinking reservations. Courteous attention and comfortable tlzents, can build a foundation for good human relation- rooms make MCA headquarters your "home away ships for ALL citizens, based on justice, understanding, from home."
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CHAPLAINS' FUNDS GIFTS
With deep appreciation, we acknowledge here gifts from NECROLOGY Army Chaplains' Funds listed below-received between the previous report of 29 March and 3 August. Represent- It is with profound sorrow that we announce the ing free-will offerings taken at Chapel services, the gifts passing of six members of The Military Chapl i totaled $4,252.82, with a top offering of $2,198.91-the Association, of which we have been informed in relargest ever received by the MCA. The Association, its cent weeks. We extend sincere sympathy to the officers and Executive Director, are deeply gratified by this families and friends of our deceased colleagues. generous support and vote of confidence. Each gift was Ch (Maj) Edmund G. Barry-Army acknowledged by Chaplain Justus, and sincere thanks is Winthrop, Massachusetts expressed to all who participated. In addition, we voice Ch (LTC) Wilbur H. Green-Army
appreciation to Ch (MG) Charles E. Brown, Jr., for his Fort Carson, Colorado Fort Carson, Colorado
continued active role in the MCA and the dynamic endorsement he gives MCA to all Army Chaplains. Ch (Capt) James E. Lynch-Army Catholic, USA Post, Orleans, APO, NY, 09063 Orleans, Massachusetts Protestant, 2d Msl. Bn. 71st Arty., APO, SF, 96358 CDR. Paul C. Morton, CHC-Navy Chaplains' Fund, Vietnam, APO, SF, 96243 Wildwood, North Carolina Chaplains' Fund, 1st Armored Div., Fort Hood Ch (Capt) Everett Leslie Shaw-Army Ch (Capt) Everett Leslie Shaw-Army
Protestant, 4th Armored Div., APO, NY, 09326 Lawrence, Massachusetts
Protestant, USA Armor Center, Fort Knox
Catholic, Protestant, Walter Reed Medical Center Ch (LTC) Francis M. Sulzman-Army Consolidated Chaplains' Fund, Camp McCoy Troy, New York Catholic, Protestant, Yuma Proving Ground
Catholic, Protestant, 10th Engr. Bn, APO, NY, 09036 98th Division (Training), Rochester, N. Y.
Chaplains' Fund, Fort Leslie J. McNair ARMY CHAPLAINS' MUSEUM Post Chaplain's Fund (ALL services) Ft. Benning The U. S. Army Chaplains' Museum, located at The Catholic, Protestant, USAGVER, APO, NY, 09122
Catholic, Protestant, e APO 0912 Chaplain School at Fort Hamilton, is the official repository Catholic, Protestant, 3d Bde, 3d Inf. Div., APO 09162 for historical items relating to the Army Chaplaincy. It Protestant, 2d Armored Division, Fort Hood holds great value and poignancy for all who are interested Protestant, 36th Arty. Gp., APO, NY, 09162 in the Army Chaplaincy heritage.
in the Army Chaplaincy heritage.
Catholic, Protestant, Episcopalian, North Bavaria District, APO, NY, 09696 The curator, Ch (LTC) Bertram Gilbert, writes that Protestant, 2d Bde, 3d Armd. Div (S) APO, NY, 09039 addtional items are needed.
Of particular interest are three dimensional items: 5" COMMISSION ANNIVERSARY as-combat boots, medals, helmets, red cross armbands,
This is an advance announcement that the General Co- any other materials of like nature that were used by Arf
This is an advance announcement that the General Com- calisOgrtetauewlbehoewhich can b chaplains. Of greatest value will be thosewhcM mission on Chaplains and Armed Forces Personnel will lais f g a sa e ets related to specific campaigns and events.
observe its 50th anniversary in Washington, D. C., April this M 23-25, 1967. The Executive Director of the MCA has seen this M seum on visits to the Army Chaplain School. It is roost The anniversary committee is planning a significant pro- seum on visits to the Army Chaplain School. It is os gram, including a great public service, a ceremony at the interesting and significant. Chaplains Cenotaph in Arlington Cemetery, and a major We hope that any Army Chaplains, active, reserve, banquet. Detailed information will be available later, but tired, and former, who have items that are worthwhile to mark the dates on the calendar now. give-will contribute to this bit of history.
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LtoR: Fr. Joseph Gordon, Fr. John Nolan (both Ret. An Ecumenical Church Service, 901st Troop Carrier A), Cadet Col. Patrick Ryan, R.O.T.C., Ch (LTC) Ray Wing, and 94th Tr. Car. Wg., at L. G. Hanscom Field.
Vint, USAFR, president, Wisconsin Chapter, and, Ch Group Prot. Chaplain J. E. Pike (Kneeling) preached (LTC) Joseph Regan, USAR. Partial group of MCA sermon; Cath. Chaplain Neil O'Connor, at altar, said the members attending Wisconsin Chapter meeting. Mass. Worshippers are Air Reservists.
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to R:Dr. R. N. Carstensen, Dean, Christian College, RADM James A. Brown, Commander, Norfolk Naval orgia; Rev. Eugene Linehan, S.J., Prof. Homiletics, Shipyard, and Shipyard Chaplain Arthur W. Dennis. The Stock College; Ch (Col) R. W. Jungfer, Army chaplain was presented the Chaplains Corps Seal, by Materiel Cnd. The AMC chaplains had a preaching shipyard civilians, for his contributions to civilian cornhic, 5.8 July, at Adamstown, Maryland. munity of Portsmouth, Va., and ministry at the shipyard.
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A BUSY VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. James Roy Smith, Senior Vice President of the M is a busy man. As pastor of the large Mount Olivet e 'dist Church in Arlington, Virginia, he has a ministry great as one person (even with a good staff) should han, However, Ch (LTC) James Roy Smith, USAR, gives stintingly of his time and talent to many things. His services are frequently called on by the chap branches of the Armed Forces. On 14 August, while business trip to Europe, Chaplain Smith spoke in the Bei Free Pulpit, which has been established by the Bcr Brigade Command.
During October, he will go as one of three missione to Alaska-under the auspices of the Office of the Chid of Chaplains of the United States Air Force. He will at Fort Richardson for one week, and then will sed Above is a replica of a proposed pin for members of the weekat Fort Rieach at the Adak Naval Stationweek, and the Shem Ai MCA. It was designed by Balfour Company of Boston. We Force Station. The two stations are in the Aleutian
are idebtd toCh, al, ober C. ewis USAR, a Force Station. The two stations are in the Aleutian can are indebted to Ch, Maj, Robert C. Lewis, USAFR, a member of our National Executive Committee, for carry- Not only is Chaplain Smith rendering a fine person ing out this assignment. service; he is, also, as Senior Vice President of our AssoThe pin would be done in Sterlin The border wording ciation, 'providing another MCA service to the military
The pin would be done in Sterling. The border wording chaplains. would appear on a field of blue enamel with the center detail being raised and highlighted. The numerals would N^ be cut on a polished tablet with no enamel in that area.
It would cost $175.00 for the die to make the pin, plus the outlay for the initial order of pins. For instance, to order 1,500 pins the cost for the MCA would be over $2,000 (which is a considerable disbursement from the Operating Fund at a time we are seeking to improve the MCA's service to the field, and otherwise).
The cost of a pin for a member would be in the range of $1.85 to $2.00.
The question is: How many MCA members would be interested in a pin, and willing to buy one? When we know, we will take the matter up in the Executive, Committee which meets in Washington on 3 November. Please fill out the form below, cut it out, and mail it to National Headquarters, the MCA, 1710 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20009.
I AM __ I am NOT interested in the proposed MCA membership pin.
I WILL I WILL NOT purchase a
pin even if one is produced. fCalis
pin even if one is produced.Major General Charles E. Brown, Jr., Chief of Chaplais presents the Army Commendation Medal, second ie.k Signed: Leaf Cluster, to Ch (LTC) George T. Casey, o DiOe.
tor of Plans, Programs and Policies in the Chief's 0C" The ceremony took place at Tempo A, Washingt),-'C
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Hitoric moment! MGEN James C. McGehee and Mrs. Scharlemann pin General's star on Chaplain Martin H. kharemann in office of Air Attache, Rome, Italy, as son John looks on. Chaplain Scharlemann is the first Air Force hTrve chaplain to be promoted to this rank. Scharlemann was working as ecumenical guest of Pontifical Biblical lntiute when promotion was announced in Washington, D. C., on 10 February 1966.
fUSA Sig. Corps Photo
e father, like son." Ch (LTC) James A. Connett, Post Chaplain at Fort Myer, and Ch (BG) Francis L. Sampson, uhty Chief of Chaplains, pin 1st Lieutenant bars on Chaplain Reynold B. Connett, who is the senior Connett's son. T l o y was at Tempo "A", Washington, D. C. Ch (1/Lt) Connett is now at the Army Chaplain School, Fort aa'Outon, N.Y.
LET US REASON TOGETHER
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mutual respect and cooperation. This must be done in the framework of law and order at all times. If necessary, the law must be enforced by all legitimate means and measures. Many will not agree with what I have written. These are my own thoughts; they do not represent any view of The Military Chaplains Association. I do not apologize for them. Having spent twenty years of my professional life in the area of human relations and civil rights, I am not exactly a novice and have done much to help the cause. But I think it is time that civil rights leaders, and all of us, reappraise our methods. I close by using again some favorite words of mine from the late Sir Winston Churchill. ". . I avow my faith that RADM James W. Kelly, Chief of Navy Chaplains (ce. we are marching toward better days. Humanity will not ter) shown during tour of Army Chaplain School, be cast down. We are marching on, swinging bravely for- Hamilton, N.Y. With Kelly, I to r, Ch (Col) W.j ward on the grand high road, and already on the distant Reiss, School Commandant, Sgt.1/c R. J. Day, Ch ( E. J. Saunders, Deputy Commandant, and Private A mountains is the promise of the sun." A. Marohn.
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