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Aerial Show Tops AF Day Plans By CPL. BOB SCHUMM ROTATOR Assistant Editor August 1, 1946—a memorable day in Air Corps history—and the celebration of the first peacetime Air Force Day will be brought home to the men of ORD this year in ceremonies to be held throughout the city and base. From the time that the doors of ORD and the Airport are thrown open to John Q. Public, to the time that the last weary straggler leaves I in the wee hours of the night, the I were so instrumental in bringing I lid will literally be off in one of | about of the victory that our nation the greatest Air Force ceremonies ever to be held at this base. Arrangements were made for dedication of Sunday church services to the men of the Air Corps, who | tied "Air Power Is Peace Power." almost a year ago Joyously proclaimed. Pre-Air Force Day festivities Include an Air Force radio show entl- AAF OVERSEAS REPLACEMENT DEPOT A UNIT OF THE AIR TRAINING COMMAND VOL. 5, NO. 50 106th AAFBV, Greensboro, N. C, Friday, July 26,1946 FREE DISTRIBUTION This Week's ORDealings 1 TRANFEltS OF ORD permanent party personnel have again been temporarily frozen, according to instructions received from high headquarters. Similar action in the past has usually preceded transfer of the base to another command in the Army Air Forces. During 1946, the Greensboro ORD has belonged to the Personnel Distribution Command, First Air Force, Strategic Air Command and Air Training Command. THINK THE HOUSING situation is bad around Greensboro? Then read what it's like around Mitchel Field, N. Y., according to a burning editorial called "Dog in the Manger" which appeared in the daily Newsday, the paper at Hempstead, Long Island, right next door to Mitchel: "The Army, In refusing to release the 45 idle buildings at Santini Hospital as surplus, has condemned 160 Nassau veterans and their families to untold months of the heartbreaking effort and nerve-racking suspense that accompanies any hunt for a home these days. "Just why the military has seen fit to play dog-in-the manger with the Santini facilities is not clear. Army authorities say they're hanging onto the barracks because Mit-chel's personnel 'might' increase. When or why the extra troops will be stationed there, nobody could say. I t might even be that the brass i s being far-sighted enough to enlarge Mitchel's accommodations now in preparation for a Third World War some twenty or twenty-five years hence. "While the Army locks the doors at Santini, thousands of Nassau veterans are begging for any shelter that will keep the rain out and the kids in." ^ CONTRARY TO RUMORS floating around the various permanent party barracks, permanent party men are not going to be'given class "B" passes to replace the usual permanent class "A's." Squadron officials stated, however, that because of the general reorganization of the various squadrons new passes would, of necessity, have to be issued. They also reported that the new passes may be obtained immediately in their orderly rooms. (Continued on Page Eight) Reserve To To Florida Transfer in August "Inadequate facilities" have forced discontinuance of plans for an Air Force reserve detachment at the Greensboro-High Point airport, Major Ferdinand Schmidt, commanding officer of the unit, has revealed. The reserve unit—created here just three weeks ago—will be transferred about August 1 to headquarters of the 14th Air Force at Orlando, Fla. Hope was expressed for establishment of another unit in North Carolina at a later date, possibly at the Raleigh-Durham airport or at Goldsboro. Last week the War Department informed Col. H. K. Mooney that the local field had been declared surplus by the Army, although facilities woudl be kept for reserve flying. The new decision came after airport officials told Major Schmidt they could not supply the facilities required for the unit. J. T. Martin, president of the Greensboro-High Point Airport Authority, expressed regret that the local field could not provide hang- Fire Destroys Half Of Barracks T-715 In Squadron K Area A roaring blaze gutted half of a surplus barrack, Bldg. T-715, in Squadron K last Saturday resulting in $600 damage. The fire occurred at approximately 9 p.m. A civilian driving past the base on Summit Avenue saw the building burning, and reported it to the Military Police. The Fire Department was called, and the blaze was under control before the entire building could be burned. Lieutenant Ralph H. Lessor,' Assistant Fire Marshal who investigated the fire, reported that although the cause was still a mystery it was, in all probability, the result of someone's leaving a cigarette in the building. There was evidence (it someone having been in the abandoned building, and the office of the Provost Marshal Is now carrying on a investigation of the actual cause. Too Big! Too Small! Supply Solves All 4 Need a pair of size 52 shorts or a size 3EEE shoe? Unless you.are a victim of hypertrophy or just fail- •ed to eat your Wheaties when you were growing up,'the chances are you don't. But the ORD clothing and •equipment warehouse has ceased to be surprised and is prepared for any abnormal problem that comes before it. Undershorts size 22, or shoes size "16%B, or a shirt with an 18 inch •collar and 37 inch sleeves?—Brother, supply has what you need. All together the warehouse carries 100,000 diverse articles and runs a processing line which clothes and equips an average of 20,000 ORD and permanent party enlisted men per month. According to Capt. John P. Arcuri, service stock officer, the average GI just ain't what he used to be. The light-fuzzed youths of 18 and 19 demand smaller sizes, and—whether they need one or not—they get a razor. Especially small fatigues are hard to supply and the "GI tailors" who labor with the scissors, needle and thread are always busy cutting down, taking In, or letting out some GPs wardrobe. Today the Army is completing a survey at several large posts to determine the proportions of today's soldier. So, tomorrow your suntan3 may not bag at the knees or your fatigues may not make you a sad sack, for the unsung heroes of supply are more interested in body contours and new styles and the well-dressed soldier. (Continued on Page Three) ars, concrete runways, taxi strips, and other facilities without cost to the Reserve. He said funds for such requirements would not be available before 1947. Major Schmidt stated that the move would disappoint a large number of personnel from Greensboro and surrounding areas who bad applied for reserve flight training here. Approximately 40 men from this district have already taken physical examinations for joining the unit. Opposition to a reserve unit at the airport in the event that ORD moves has come from civilian airport authority previously. It had been suggested that reservists establish themselves on the presently undeveloped side of the airport where no facilities exist. Martin said that local facilities were taxed to capacity already with civilian and Army use. One reserve unit remains in the State at Morris Field In Charlotte. Major Schmidt, who came here from Randolph Field. Texas, to organize the unit, had planned for flight training to keep reservists at top proficiency and to process qualified applicants for the reserve. Planes were to be received at the airport for training requirements. Assisting the reserve commander have been Lt. Andrew Gusman and T/Sgt. FeltoriTB. White and a small staff. Major Schmidt, now on leave, will report to Orlando, Fla., as soon as the unit can be cleared here. Re-enlistment Rules Eased for Veterans Re-enlistment provisions of War Department pamphlet 12-16, which permits men to re-enlist in the Air Force according to their previous time in a skilled MOS, was erroneously quoted in THE ROTATOR last week. No one- will be re-enlisted in a rank higher than that held during a previous enlistment, recruiting of-| flcials state. A new recruiting trailer-bus arrived at ORD Friday and will be operated soon throughout a 75-mile district of the State to supply AAF recruiting information. Four "career" soldiers will man the bus. The ORD recruiting office now processes enlisted men through receiving and shipping, giving them an initial issue of clothing. Capt. W. B. Young and T/Sgt. J. R. Brashears flew 24 enlistees and re* enlistees to Fort Bragg this week and transferred 19 others there by bus, as activities showed an Increase. ON INSIDE PAGES Features: "What's Stewin!"—Page 3. "With the AAF"—Page 4-5. . "Gen. Cannon and the Crystal Ball"—Page 7. Editorial: "Calendar Change"—Page 2. Barracks Conversion For Veterans Housing Gels FPHA Assistance Conversion of 80 ORD barracks to alleviate the critical civilian housing shortage reached new possibilities this week when the Federal Public Housing Authority assured Greensboro officials of its assistance in the project. Two weeks ago the FPHA refused such aid. The surprised change in FPHA decision was announced at a meeting of Mayor C. M. Vanstory's housing committee on Monday. Col. H. K. Mooney, ORD commanding officer, who has supported the barracks conversion proposal, expressed approval of the move. Greensboro had exceeded its 1946 FPHA building quota, the Mayor's committee was old two weeks ago, and a lack of FPHA funds was also reported. Private ownership of ORD property also hindered the transfer of the barracks area from the Army to City authority. The barracks which will be used are In the former ORD Wac area and offer installed toilets and other facilities. Each would become a two-family unit. Crafts, Photo Shops Near Service Club Offer New Facilities The Post Hobby Shop has been reopened in expanded quarters behind Service Club No. 1 with a number of new facilities for the use of ORD personnel. Following renovations, the Hobby Shop now occupies building T-601. and Special Services Photo Lab is located in Building T-501. New equipment has been added to both projects. A planer, two jigsaws, and a lathe were bought for the Hobby Shop in addition to photographic equipment for the Photo Lab. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, a Red Cross volunteer will be available at the Hobby Shop in the future to give classes in art, textile designing and color. New hours for the Shop are. from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be no morning work. Hours during • which " the Photo Lab will be; open are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon and 1 to 5 p.m. It will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Available photographic facilities include those for making contact prints, enlargements, developing both roll and cut film including .35 mm., and retouching negatives. Those interested must sign up for darkroom privileges. Cpl. Kent Truslow is in charge as lab instructor. The lab has been in operation since March and is now located in the Squadron F and X PX areaj across the street from the telephone center. Cpl. Arron Southard and S/Sgt. Charles E. Trainer run the Hobby Shop and Mrs. Brinsley Marstrell is Shop Director. The show will be over Radio Station WGBG, Greensboro. After the 11:45 a.m. broadcast, the spotlight moves along to the USO, and an Air Force Day eve dance. Initiating the day's activities in the downtown area will be a formal parade, made up of 1200 men from the various squadrons now stationed at ORD. At the same moment of the parade, a crack unit of P-51 "Mustang" fighters piloted by combat veterans will fill the skies over Greensboro. ORD's commanding officer, Col. H. K. Mooney, will be heard in a radio address aired over Station WGBG at 10:45 a.m. Open House Main part of the day's activities will get underway at noon when civic and military officials will hold a luncheon at ORD Officers' Club. Noontime will also see the portals of both the Greensboro-High Point Airport and the main base being thrown open for inspection by the general public. All visitors to the base and airport will receive mimeographed copies of a map of the post, history of the Air Force and the base, a publication entitled "Mlnutemen of the Air," a copy of THE ROTATOR, and the program of events. Service clubs on the base will be open to the -public, along with the processing line, and Mess Hall No. 1. At 2 o'clock In the afternoon, Hawk Field will be the scene of a battle royal, as a picked group of. all-stars from ORD will tangle with the Greensboro Patriots, - current leaders in the Carolina League. Air Show Three prime activities are,scheduled for 3 o'clock. Number one on the books will be a series of combat films to be shown at Theater No. 8. At the same time in the Big Top, a dance will be held, and both the civilian and military are Invited. Point number three in the program will take place at the Airport, where a mammoth air show has been planned. Activities will include a fire-fighting demonstration, samples of crash equipment, and a display of fighting aircraft. Includ- On Air Force Day REMEMBER . . . YOU'RE HOST 1. When you see a civilian guest with a lost look in big eye, walk up to him, tell him where things are, what to see. %, Be as helpful as possible in every way you can. 3. Make sure that when he goes back to his home at night after attending Air Force Day at ORD, he's convinced that the boys of the air forces can play Hie host as 'well as fly and light. ed in the aircraft display will be an A-26 and a B-24 from Training Command headquarters, as well as- P-51s and B-25s from the local base. The Big Top, center of activity for the day, will feature a USO show, followed at 8:30 p.m., by a dance open to everyone. Featured orchestra for the dance will be Dean Hudson's. Another dance will take pfaee at the same time in the ORD Officers' Club. Radio Coverage Two top radio shows will wind up the day's celebration. One taking place at 7 o'clock in the evening will feature a transcription of the morning's parade. The other at 9 o'clock will be broadcast over Station WMFR at High Point The latter program will feature the music of the Skyllners, and several topflight acts from the base. Downtown window displays arranged by the base recruiting office through the cooperation of Greensboro businessmen are located at Belk's, Johnson & Aulbert, Vanstory Clothing Company, Rustin Furniture Company, Meyers Department Store, and Coble Sporting Goods. Mayor C. M. Vanstory, Jr., of Greensboro, and the Hon. R. Gregg Cherry, governor of North Carolina, have Issued Air Force Day proclamations. Preliminary arrangements for Air Force Day were mapped out at a conference of 11 civic officials and four officers in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in downtown Greensboro. Lt. Cot' Roy B. Caviness, head of training and operations at ORD, is general chairman of the celebration. r
Object Description
Title | The rotator [July 26, 1946] |
Date | 1946-07-26 |
Editor(s) | Bradfield, William H. |
Subject headings | World War, 1939-1945 Journalism, Military;Greensboro (N.C.);Basic training (Military education) |
Topics | Troops;Overseas Replacement Depot and Basic Training Center 10;World War II |
Place | Greensboro (N.C.) |
Description | The July 26, 1946, issue of The Rotator, published by the United States Army Basic Traing Center 10/Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro, North Carolina. |
Type | Text |
Original format | Newspapers |
Original publisher | Greensboro, N.C. : [United States Army] |
Language | en |
Contributing institution | Greensboro History Museum |
Newspaper name | The Rotator |
Rights statement | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ |
Additional rights information | NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT. This item is believed to be in the public domain but its copyright status has not been determined conclusively. |
Object ID | grmus_1946-07-26 |
Digital publisher | The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170, 336.334.5470 |
Digitized by | North Carolina Digital Heritage Center (http://www.digitalnc.org) |
OCLC number | 871566914 |
Page/Item Description
Title | Page 1 |
Full text | Aerial Show Tops AF Day Plans By CPL. BOB SCHUMM ROTATOR Assistant Editor August 1, 1946—a memorable day in Air Corps history—and the celebration of the first peacetime Air Force Day will be brought home to the men of ORD this year in ceremonies to be held throughout the city and base. From the time that the doors of ORD and the Airport are thrown open to John Q. Public, to the time that the last weary straggler leaves I in the wee hours of the night, the I were so instrumental in bringing I lid will literally be off in one of | about of the victory that our nation the greatest Air Force ceremonies ever to be held at this base. Arrangements were made for dedication of Sunday church services to the men of the Air Corps, who | tied "Air Power Is Peace Power." almost a year ago Joyously proclaimed. Pre-Air Force Day festivities Include an Air Force radio show entl- AAF OVERSEAS REPLACEMENT DEPOT A UNIT OF THE AIR TRAINING COMMAND VOL. 5, NO. 50 106th AAFBV, Greensboro, N. C, Friday, July 26,1946 FREE DISTRIBUTION This Week's ORDealings 1 TRANFEltS OF ORD permanent party personnel have again been temporarily frozen, according to instructions received from high headquarters. Similar action in the past has usually preceded transfer of the base to another command in the Army Air Forces. During 1946, the Greensboro ORD has belonged to the Personnel Distribution Command, First Air Force, Strategic Air Command and Air Training Command. THINK THE HOUSING situation is bad around Greensboro? Then read what it's like around Mitchel Field, N. Y., according to a burning editorial called "Dog in the Manger" which appeared in the daily Newsday, the paper at Hempstead, Long Island, right next door to Mitchel: "The Army, In refusing to release the 45 idle buildings at Santini Hospital as surplus, has condemned 160 Nassau veterans and their families to untold months of the heartbreaking effort and nerve-racking suspense that accompanies any hunt for a home these days. "Just why the military has seen fit to play dog-in-the manger with the Santini facilities is not clear. Army authorities say they're hanging onto the barracks because Mit-chel's personnel 'might' increase. When or why the extra troops will be stationed there, nobody could say. I t might even be that the brass i s being far-sighted enough to enlarge Mitchel's accommodations now in preparation for a Third World War some twenty or twenty-five years hence. "While the Army locks the doors at Santini, thousands of Nassau veterans are begging for any shelter that will keep the rain out and the kids in." ^ CONTRARY TO RUMORS floating around the various permanent party barracks, permanent party men are not going to be'given class "B" passes to replace the usual permanent class "A's." Squadron officials stated, however, that because of the general reorganization of the various squadrons new passes would, of necessity, have to be issued. They also reported that the new passes may be obtained immediately in their orderly rooms. (Continued on Page Eight) Reserve To To Florida Transfer in August "Inadequate facilities" have forced discontinuance of plans for an Air Force reserve detachment at the Greensboro-High Point airport, Major Ferdinand Schmidt, commanding officer of the unit, has revealed. The reserve unit—created here just three weeks ago—will be transferred about August 1 to headquarters of the 14th Air Force at Orlando, Fla. Hope was expressed for establishment of another unit in North Carolina at a later date, possibly at the Raleigh-Durham airport or at Goldsboro. Last week the War Department informed Col. H. K. Mooney that the local field had been declared surplus by the Army, although facilities woudl be kept for reserve flying. The new decision came after airport officials told Major Schmidt they could not supply the facilities required for the unit. J. T. Martin, president of the Greensboro-High Point Airport Authority, expressed regret that the local field could not provide hang- Fire Destroys Half Of Barracks T-715 In Squadron K Area A roaring blaze gutted half of a surplus barrack, Bldg. T-715, in Squadron K last Saturday resulting in $600 damage. The fire occurred at approximately 9 p.m. A civilian driving past the base on Summit Avenue saw the building burning, and reported it to the Military Police. The Fire Department was called, and the blaze was under control before the entire building could be burned. Lieutenant Ralph H. Lessor,' Assistant Fire Marshal who investigated the fire, reported that although the cause was still a mystery it was, in all probability, the result of someone's leaving a cigarette in the building. There was evidence (it someone having been in the abandoned building, and the office of the Provost Marshal Is now carrying on a investigation of the actual cause. Too Big! Too Small! Supply Solves All 4 Need a pair of size 52 shorts or a size 3EEE shoe? Unless you.are a victim of hypertrophy or just fail- •ed to eat your Wheaties when you were growing up,'the chances are you don't. But the ORD clothing and •equipment warehouse has ceased to be surprised and is prepared for any abnormal problem that comes before it. Undershorts size 22, or shoes size "16%B, or a shirt with an 18 inch •collar and 37 inch sleeves?—Brother, supply has what you need. All together the warehouse carries 100,000 diverse articles and runs a processing line which clothes and equips an average of 20,000 ORD and permanent party enlisted men per month. According to Capt. John P. Arcuri, service stock officer, the average GI just ain't what he used to be. The light-fuzzed youths of 18 and 19 demand smaller sizes, and—whether they need one or not—they get a razor. Especially small fatigues are hard to supply and the "GI tailors" who labor with the scissors, needle and thread are always busy cutting down, taking In, or letting out some GPs wardrobe. Today the Army is completing a survey at several large posts to determine the proportions of today's soldier. So, tomorrow your suntan3 may not bag at the knees or your fatigues may not make you a sad sack, for the unsung heroes of supply are more interested in body contours and new styles and the well-dressed soldier. (Continued on Page Three) ars, concrete runways, taxi strips, and other facilities without cost to the Reserve. He said funds for such requirements would not be available before 1947. Major Schmidt stated that the move would disappoint a large number of personnel from Greensboro and surrounding areas who bad applied for reserve flight training here. Approximately 40 men from this district have already taken physical examinations for joining the unit. Opposition to a reserve unit at the airport in the event that ORD moves has come from civilian airport authority previously. It had been suggested that reservists establish themselves on the presently undeveloped side of the airport where no facilities exist. Martin said that local facilities were taxed to capacity already with civilian and Army use. One reserve unit remains in the State at Morris Field In Charlotte. Major Schmidt, who came here from Randolph Field. Texas, to organize the unit, had planned for flight training to keep reservists at top proficiency and to process qualified applicants for the reserve. Planes were to be received at the airport for training requirements. Assisting the reserve commander have been Lt. Andrew Gusman and T/Sgt. FeltoriTB. White and a small staff. Major Schmidt, now on leave, will report to Orlando, Fla., as soon as the unit can be cleared here. Re-enlistment Rules Eased for Veterans Re-enlistment provisions of War Department pamphlet 12-16, which permits men to re-enlist in the Air Force according to their previous time in a skilled MOS, was erroneously quoted in THE ROTATOR last week. No one- will be re-enlisted in a rank higher than that held during a previous enlistment, recruiting of-| flcials state. A new recruiting trailer-bus arrived at ORD Friday and will be operated soon throughout a 75-mile district of the State to supply AAF recruiting information. Four "career" soldiers will man the bus. The ORD recruiting office now processes enlisted men through receiving and shipping, giving them an initial issue of clothing. Capt. W. B. Young and T/Sgt. J. R. Brashears flew 24 enlistees and re* enlistees to Fort Bragg this week and transferred 19 others there by bus, as activities showed an Increase. ON INSIDE PAGES Features: "What's Stewin!"—Page 3. "With the AAF"—Page 4-5. . "Gen. Cannon and the Crystal Ball"—Page 7. Editorial: "Calendar Change"—Page 2. Barracks Conversion For Veterans Housing Gels FPHA Assistance Conversion of 80 ORD barracks to alleviate the critical civilian housing shortage reached new possibilities this week when the Federal Public Housing Authority assured Greensboro officials of its assistance in the project. Two weeks ago the FPHA refused such aid. The surprised change in FPHA decision was announced at a meeting of Mayor C. M. Vanstory's housing committee on Monday. Col. H. K. Mooney, ORD commanding officer, who has supported the barracks conversion proposal, expressed approval of the move. Greensboro had exceeded its 1946 FPHA building quota, the Mayor's committee was old two weeks ago, and a lack of FPHA funds was also reported. Private ownership of ORD property also hindered the transfer of the barracks area from the Army to City authority. The barracks which will be used are In the former ORD Wac area and offer installed toilets and other facilities. Each would become a two-family unit. Crafts, Photo Shops Near Service Club Offer New Facilities The Post Hobby Shop has been reopened in expanded quarters behind Service Club No. 1 with a number of new facilities for the use of ORD personnel. Following renovations, the Hobby Shop now occupies building T-601. and Special Services Photo Lab is located in Building T-501. New equipment has been added to both projects. A planer, two jigsaws, and a lathe were bought for the Hobby Shop in addition to photographic equipment for the Photo Lab. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, a Red Cross volunteer will be available at the Hobby Shop in the future to give classes in art, textile designing and color. New hours for the Shop are. from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be no morning work. Hours during • which " the Photo Lab will be; open are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon and 1 to 5 p.m. It will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. Available photographic facilities include those for making contact prints, enlargements, developing both roll and cut film including .35 mm., and retouching negatives. Those interested must sign up for darkroom privileges. Cpl. Kent Truslow is in charge as lab instructor. The lab has been in operation since March and is now located in the Squadron F and X PX areaj across the street from the telephone center. Cpl. Arron Southard and S/Sgt. Charles E. Trainer run the Hobby Shop and Mrs. Brinsley Marstrell is Shop Director. The show will be over Radio Station WGBG, Greensboro. After the 11:45 a.m. broadcast, the spotlight moves along to the USO, and an Air Force Day eve dance. Initiating the day's activities in the downtown area will be a formal parade, made up of 1200 men from the various squadrons now stationed at ORD. At the same moment of the parade, a crack unit of P-51 "Mustang" fighters piloted by combat veterans will fill the skies over Greensboro. ORD's commanding officer, Col. H. K. Mooney, will be heard in a radio address aired over Station WGBG at 10:45 a.m. Open House Main part of the day's activities will get underway at noon when civic and military officials will hold a luncheon at ORD Officers' Club. Noontime will also see the portals of both the Greensboro-High Point Airport and the main base being thrown open for inspection by the general public. All visitors to the base and airport will receive mimeographed copies of a map of the post, history of the Air Force and the base, a publication entitled "Mlnutemen of the Air" a copy of THE ROTATOR, and the program of events. Service clubs on the base will be open to the -public, along with the processing line, and Mess Hall No. 1. At 2 o'clock In the afternoon, Hawk Field will be the scene of a battle royal, as a picked group of. all-stars from ORD will tangle with the Greensboro Patriots, - current leaders in the Carolina League. Air Show Three prime activities are,scheduled for 3 o'clock. Number one on the books will be a series of combat films to be shown at Theater No. 8. At the same time in the Big Top, a dance will be held, and both the civilian and military are Invited. Point number three in the program will take place at the Airport, where a mammoth air show has been planned. Activities will include a fire-fighting demonstration, samples of crash equipment, and a display of fighting aircraft. Includ- On Air Force Day REMEMBER . . . YOU'RE HOST 1. When you see a civilian guest with a lost look in big eye, walk up to him, tell him where things are, what to see. %, Be as helpful as possible in every way you can. 3. Make sure that when he goes back to his home at night after attending Air Force Day at ORD, he's convinced that the boys of the air forces can play Hie host as 'well as fly and light. ed in the aircraft display will be an A-26 and a B-24 from Training Command headquarters, as well as- P-51s and B-25s from the local base. The Big Top, center of activity for the day, will feature a USO show, followed at 8:30 p.m., by a dance open to everyone. Featured orchestra for the dance will be Dean Hudson's. Another dance will take pfaee at the same time in the ORD Officers' Club. Radio Coverage Two top radio shows will wind up the day's celebration. One taking place at 7 o'clock in the evening will feature a transcription of the morning's parade. The other at 9 o'clock will be broadcast over Station WMFR at High Point The latter program will feature the music of the Skyllners, and several topflight acts from the base. Downtown window displays arranged by the base recruiting office through the cooperation of Greensboro businessmen are located at Belk's, Johnson & Aulbert, Vanstory Clothing Company, Rustin Furniture Company, Meyers Department Store, and Coble Sporting Goods. Mayor C. M. Vanstory, Jr., of Greensboro, and the Hon. R. Gregg Cherry, governor of North Carolina, have Issued Air Force Day proclamations. Preliminary arrangements for Air Force Day were mapped out at a conference of 11 civic officials and four officers in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in downtown Greensboro. Lt. Cot' Roy B. Caviness, head of training and operations at ORD, is general chairman of the celebration. r |