The White Falcon - 30.04.1960, Side 4

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Till: WHITE FALCON
Saturday, April 30, 1960
Choir Presents Program
Members of the Keflavik Airport Chapel Choir appeared on the 15-minute Easter Program viewed and
heard by Americans and Icelanders over Armed Forces Radio and Television in a simulcast April 16th
at 7 pm. The Easter Message was presented by Colonel Benjamin G. Willis, Commander, Iceland Defense
Force. Left to right are Joan Hebert, SSgt. Gail Sogart, Barbara Garber, A/1C Claude Cox, Jewel Tibbets,
A/2C Allen Hillen, Cindy Gillahan, Judy Bennett and Anita McDermott. Ann Martin is standing directly
behind Miss Hebert and A/1C Larry Sides directs the choir.
“Law Day USA”
Armed Forces at home and
abroad will observe “Law Day
USA” tomorrow as the unique
occasion moves into its third
birthday. Some units plan to
observe the day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
The objectives of Law Day
are to foster a deeper respect
for law and an awareness of
its essential place in American
life, encourage the efforts being
made to bring about an extens-
ion of law as an instrument of
world peace and to promote
national strength and unity by
each citizen’s affirmation of
faith in the rule of law.
The tenor of his yearly oc-
currence is both educational
and patriotic. It is not a “Law-
yers Day”, but is a day fo(
honoring the place of law in
American life.
Collection for
Stadium Drive
Reveals Spirit
A pre-drive estimate of success
for the 30-day campaign for
money to build the USAF Aca-
demy football stadium looks good.
Although the fund drive was
not scheduled officially to begin
until April 15, a few small organi-
zations had already completed
their subscriptions. For example,
the 14 members of the 2493rd Air
Reserve Training Wing (CON-
AC), Andrews AFB, Md., con-
tributed $215 towards the Falcon
stadium, according to Col. Ben.
A. Mason, r., commander of the
2493rd.
The 14-man structure of the
organization breaks down like
this: five officers, which includes'
a colonel, two major's and a cap-
masters, two are techs, two are
tain; six airmen, of which two are
staffs and three civilians. The
maximum contribution was $100,
entitling the donor to a stadium
seat plaque. A seat plaque does not
entitle a donor to the use of that
seat or reserve any seat. The mini-
mum was $5
Per man, the 100 percent parti-
cipation, represents better than
315.
OWC Auction Nets $ $ $
Don’t look now, but the one in the middle is Mrs. Gloria Sullivan!
The “Professor Baggi” get-up was a part of the PTA Benefit Auction
held during a recent Officers Wives Club Luncheon. Mrs. Arthur
Wiesemann is on the left and Mrs. Andreas Anderson is on the right.
Items for the auction were donated by club members and the
proceeds, a grand total of $114, were ticketed for the Keflavik
Airport Parent Teachers Association.
The auction was planned by the wives of Headquarters, IDF
Officers and Honorary Chairman for the event was Mrs. Benjamin
G. Willis with Mrs. Anderson as Executive Chairman.
Others who aided in the preparations were Mesdames Robert
Stevenson, Joseph Sides, Don Haveland, Gordon Kelley, William
Wright and Joseph Eastman.
Students Present Recital
Miss Hebert’s 7th grade students of the Keflavik Airport’s Elementary
School presented television and radio audiences with a recital of
western songs recently. Pictured here are, left to right, Norman Lilli-
bridge, Steve Moor, Curtis Haverty; second row, Gary Huggins and
Alan Kaiser. Miss Hebert is at the piano.
Col Willis’ Easter Message
As we observe this Easter, those of you away from your homes
or families may wonder about the real equity of such dislocation
and question some of the consequent inhibitions we live with.
Perhaps, in turning our thoughts toward the spiritual and re-
flecting on the tribulations suffered by one who endured indignity,
abuse and even death to provide a gift of faith, we may by contrast
be less concerned about limitations attendant upon our duty here.
Our daily jobs may appear to some of us to be unrelated to the
world of changing events which make history. Actually .... every
day, each one of us in our own way is helping to make history.
With God’s help, all of us here today .... American and Icelanders
alike .... may live to see the story of our efforts told in words
which will make us proud that we took part.
Americans and Icelanders who have worked and worshipped to-
gether know that our problems and objectives are basically the same.
Our mutual observance of this holy season emphasizes the common
spiritual heritage we share.
We have the same basic problems in protecting life and liberty
and in the pursuit of hapiness, as did our forefathers.
But, thanks to their courage, liberty and freedom are a part of
our inheritance. With proper fortitude we shall sustain that in-
heritance.
Throughout history, the spirit of the American and the Icelandic
people has proved the power of inspired human beings to surmount
obstacles and resist oppression.
The histories of the United States and Iceland are similar in a
common regard for freedom, independence, individual entity and
the dignity of man.
Both nations have met many elements and challenges to obtain
and sustain these principles which are manifested in the Icelandic
Althing and our Congress.
In sharing and defending these principles, we are helping one
another contribute to mutual benefits and security.
Through our close relationship in the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization, we are working in unison, complementing each
other’s similar ways of life which are therein strengthened against
challenge by strong bonds of understanding and friendship.
Right now, there are many Icelanders and Americans working
together .... competing in sports, exchanging scout activities, ex-
changing cultural benefits, helping to operate this base and sharing
church and civic activtiies.
In fact, throughout the world we are working, learning, and
even laughing together.
Both nations are, together, on the threshold of a tremendous
opportunity .... an era of learning, accomplishment and fulfillment.
Together, we are just beginning to understand what, in unison, we
can contribute to our own well-being and that of the whole free
world.
As we serve the purposes of the United States, Iceland and
NATO here, our developing friendships will enhance the integrity,
stature and posture of our respective countries and ourselves in
a manner which makes us worthy of our responsibilities.
As all of us draw closer to divine inspiration during Easter, may
we be granted the blessing and guidance we need to help us to
provide a better world for mankind and especially for future genera-
tions of free Icelanders and free Americans.
God bless you .... and a most happy and pleasant Easter to
all of you.”
Icelandic Students Visit
Mt. Straumnes .... A group of twenty-six young Ice-
landic students from the town of Isafjordur recently visited
the 934th ACWRON. These students are enrolled in the
Isafjordur Technical School, which is preparing Icelandic
men in the skills of automotive
mechanic, lathe operator, and oth-
er specialized trades.
The group was welcomed by
Major Charles R. Agee, Squadr-
on Commander, and a guided tour
of the site was conducted by
Captain Francis D. Kinkel, Com-
munications and Electronics Of-
ficer. The tour covered all major
sections of the squadron, and
Mr. Elias Jonsson of the Iceland-
ic Customs Department acted as
interpreter. Later in the after-
noon, the group enjoyed dinner
especailly prepared by the Din-
ing Hall staff. During the even-
ing, movies were shown and light
refreshments were served. It is
worthy of note that this visit
667th AOM
A/3C Daniel E. Sipes, 667th
ACWRON, has been named Air-
man of the month March. He is
the son of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Sipes
of Bedford, Ind. Airman Sipes re-
ceived an AOM trophy, $25.00, and
a letter of appreciation from the
squadron commander.
was one of the most successful
in squadron history.
Visits of this nature have con-
tributed emmensely to the better-
ment of understanding between
the citizens of Isafjordur and the
site personnel. It is anticipated
that similar visits will be forth-
coming in the near future.
Virus Discovery
A possible method for the more
rapid production of influenza vac-
cine may help control flu epide-
mics in the future, the Defense
Department reported this week.
Investigators, working under the
auspices of the Armed Forces Epi-
demilogical Board’s Commission
on Influenza, described the new
virus strain as being more resi-
stant to the growth-inhibiting sub-
stance found in eggs, which serve
as food for the submicroscopic
organisms.
The usual Asian influenza (A2)
virus, used in the production of
vaccine since 1957, is a difficult
virus to grow on the chick em-
bryo medium, beause of the egg’s
inhibiting substance.