March 26, 1945.

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Dear Ralph:

I read every one of your communications very carefully. I think
you should feel complimented at the attitude expressed by the members
of your class. However, I would like to discuss with you the matter
of taking the roll. It seems as if there is not uniform dissatisfaction,
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One other suggestion - I atone t would get just a little tougher
in your formal work. that I mean is for you te emmand more of a
military beexing when you are doing the formal marching work and when
they are falling in for roll call. Then the more informal demeanor
ean be taken on while you. are conducting your athletic gemes. Fellows
like this rough, tough discipline when you are simulating the soldier
part of the drill.

i was heartened by the expression of so many that they are in much
better physical condition and that they are really appreciating the
work they are getting five times a week. I think that you can bear
dovm on them a little harder and start your classes a little more .
promptly. By this I mean earlier than you have been, and keep them on
the go right up to the last. They are asking for it and I would not
disappoint them. In fact, they are getting in much better shape and
they want to try their endurance. :

I think a lecture to them would be helpful - maybe three or four
minutes, not over that, each meeting period. Something like this:

"Remenber,«you breathe with your legs. The fundamental muscles
of the body are those that are employed in running, jumping, leaping,
vaulting and climbing. By and large you will get more exercise of
the leg, thigh and back muscles than of the arms and shoulders. The
ability to lunge at an opponent and to evade an opponent is the ability
of the individual to be agile. Therefore, we will develop this group
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although it is mecessary to develop these

"I would suggest that you do 12 to 20 push-ups every morning, and when
you get out of bed I would do 10 to 20 full squats on both legs, and