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writes that his son, who.is based in England, wangled a reason to fly to Paris
to see his dad. He says, further, "I-.enjoyed the privilege of inspecting the
underground sites whero the V-weapons were manufactured and also a first hand
contact with several of tho slave-labor camps you have been reading about. Be-
lieve me, Fhog, beth are beyond description, - one because of its extreme inter~
est to an ex-manufacturor, and the cther because of its rank horrore Some day

I hope to be able to tell you about these two unusual experiences. is might be
WOMB O SSO the $64 question.among the kids is, when do we go hone."

2 ‘pean a ah thanks a very interesting letter from Chief Special~-
ist Ralph E, Hayes, now at Northwestern University's Midshipmen's School. He
writes that Don Diehl is stationed at the Midshipmen's School, and that both of
them would like tobe backs, ‘ie would like to have both of you back, I assure
you, Chief Hayes was one of our best morale~boosters among the Navy personnel.
He was always on the right side when it. came to loyalty, perseverance, and the
good old American battle word, - "fight". I acknowledge with gratitude the
many fine things that he did for, athletic teams while he was stationed here.
énd as a boxing.coach, he was second to none. He taught the boys the manly art
of self-defense, but.in addition, he taught them fine spoRPSmERE MAD: and a
never-say-die spirit.

| Lt. E. S.-"Eddie" Hickey dropped over from his Naval Air Station at
Ottumwa, Iowa, to say hello to the Big Six basketball coaches at their meeting
on Mey 18 end 19 at Lincoln, Nebraska. Eddie said it was like old times to be
_ present at our basketball meeting. And Eddie writes, "Our Base here continues
to be definitely interested in working out a, basketball meeting. As your plans
develop, wo shall keep in touch with you and try to conclude on basketball
dates and arrangements for a trip to Kansas. Should you find it convenient to
: wean us into the program in Kansas City at any time, don't hesitate to count us
in." |

coe ode Be edeae. (APO 430, New York) writes from China to congratu-
late me on my election as Governor of Rotary District ($123. Thanks, John, but
I see a lot of work ahead. .I have just received a faster from Phil Lovejoy,
secretary of Rotary International, saying that the International Assombly for
our group,’ which is limited under fifty, willbe at the Bdgewater Beach Hotel,
in, Chicago, from June 11 to dune 14. Phil says this is strictly a business
meeting without frills, and President Dick Weils has been careful to see that
the program is attractive and includes everything essential to our guidance.
All fune tions will be informal.

I p ttanded. one Taterne tional Assembly ad ‘Ste Louis two years ago and
know how well organized and how compact’. is. our schedule arrangemont. It is
stimulating, but when a fellow gets through he is so chock-full of the many
“‘speakers' admonitions that you feel you cannot. digest it by half. But after
séveral days. rest you are able to assimilate some of the things that. never
quite got insides President-elect Tom Warren of os Seon will be with us in
' Chicago. So the neighbor from England doubtless will reflect the attitude of
& weary but a victorious nation, ready for TRY cenbine tier tie ies

: Capt. Andrews writes: "Had a fine trip ‘ovors Found India anbther

_ world and one to be remembered. Flew the Hump into China and find it still
another world of contrasts, ... Got a whale of a kick out of Art /mderson’s
comment on China. . . I am in good health and watching the food and making sure
the water is actually boiled. Its all surface water over pRERos, right’ out of the
ditches. « »« » #11 good wishes in Rotary and old Phi Psi.”