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June 29, 1943.

Mr. Glenn 4, Howard,

College Physical Education Association,
Ohio State University.

Columbus, Ohio.

Dear Mr. Howard:

le The University of Sensas has contracted to conduct classes in the
V-12 program for the Navy, and on July ist we expect nearly 500 students
under this program. Also, at the present time, we are giving physical

2. Our civilian staff in the Department of physical Education is expected
to conduct the physical training for the Y-12 Navy program and the Naval
Aviation Cadets.

5. During the past year two of our full-time professors have been lost to
the ermed services, and a number of part-time student assistants, anong
whom are: . :

Dr. L. EB. Morehouse = Navy

John A. Pfitsch - Army

A. M. Brown ~ Navy

So We have been fortunate in securing replacements on our staff by
employing two full-time instructors who had formerly béen in Kansas high
schools. —

5. Physical conditioning was made compulsory for all men in the Univer-
sity at the beginning of the fall semester in September, 1942. During
the past two semesters we found it extremely difficult to obtain men who
were qualified to handle the classes. We were able to use student leaders
for some of these classes, but by the 6th of March most of them had been
inducted into the Army. :

: _ i trust this gives you the information you desire. If I
ean be of any further assistance I shall be happy to hoar from you.

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.