SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 1943
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Uncle Sam Is Ready Gas Warfare
Denver, (INS), The War Department's secrecy concerning war gasses was partly lifted this week, when a small group of newsmen was permitted to inspect one of Uncle Sam's biggest chemical warfare plants and to interview a ranking officer-expert.
"When will the United States start using war gasses?" This
"When will the United States reporter asked Col. W. J. Ungethuem, commanding officer of the $50,000,000 chemical warfare plant located near Denver.
The colonel, a hard-bitten specialist, smiled grimly and hesitated before replying: "When the President decides to use it." No Cinch To See Gases Made
No Cinch To See Gases Made
Just a few minutes before, on a seven-hour tour of the Rocky Mountain arsenal, we had watched the manufacture of thousands of drums of three war gases—chlorine, mustard and Lewisite. It is no simple job to see such gases made.
We passed armed guards and a gigantic sign at the entrance which said: "Those passing here are liable to be shot, arrested, jailed and prosecuted." It was a grim warning that the arsenal's guards had instructions to "shoot first, then ask questions."
After brief warnings from Capt. Thomas E. Sears, Jr., and other officers, we were taken to a room and ordered to shed our clothing. Then, we were outfitted in impregnated clothing and given gas masks.
We were shown the works.
When the tour was completed, we were ushered into a shower bath, given nose and throat sprays, and given back our civilian clothes. Gases Are Not Inhumane
Capt. Maurice M. Clement, fire marshal at the plant and former fire-chief at Long Beach, Calif., gave
a lecture on chemical warfare saying: "Some people thing it is inhumane to use war gases. But that is not true. Yes, some two per cent of the casualties die—but the important point is that the other casualties are incapacitated.
"This incapacitating point is of great tactical value. Killing is not always the first aim of an army. To incapacitate soldiers is worth more than to kill, because these men must be given treatment and must be evacuated, tying up thousands of others."
Fifteen Well Known Gases Outlined With Colonel Ungethuem's permission, Captain Clement outlined 15 well known gases, as follows:
1. Four screening smokes; these chemicals are not dangerous and are used for tactical purposes.
2. Two toxic smokes; these affect the nasal passages and incapacitate men up to 12 hours.
2. Two tear gases; these are used to break up formations, in the manner that G-men go after mobsters.
4. Four lung irritants; these probable are the most lethal.
5. Three blistering gases—mustard, Lewisite, and a third one that is not as effective as the first two; these are, without question, the worst of the lot, because they enter the body through any pore.
Then Colonel Ungethuem said: "We are ready to pour it on, if and when the time comes to use chemical warfare.
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Washington, (INS)—A flying fortress—"The Yard Bird"—was back at its British base Friday after fighting it out with 26 enemy aircraft over France.
B-17's Tangle With 26 Nazis
The giant B-17 completed its bombing mission on the Nazi submarine base at St. Lorient despite severe damage from three .20 cannon shells.
In a high altitude, daylight raid over the submarine pens, the U. S. plane, attached to the eighth air force, was enroute home when a swarm of German fighter craft appeared.
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In a running air battle, one shell hit the wing of the flying fortress and exploded, breaking the main spar. Another exploded in the fuselage, and the third ripped the right wing.
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The left wing was vibrating so badly that crew members though it would break off. Despite its crippled condition, the plane joined another American B-17 on which a covey of Nazi fighters had joined for the kill. Together, the two fortresses fought their way across the English channel.
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Chicago, (INS)—A group of war industry executives was told today that army officials should be consulted before war production plants are camouflaged.
First Lieut. J. W. Farrar, of Matton, Ill., pilot of "The Yard Bird," estimated that 26 Nazi planes engaged in the air battle. The plane's gunners claimed an unconfirmed seven craft shot down. Only 11 enemy fighters remained when spitfires
The advice came from Charles A. Sloat, instructor at the Purdue University Protective School who explained cheerfully:
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"The army might rather have your plant bombed than one much more important in your vicinity."
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joined the fray over the Channel and chased the Germans home.
"The Yard Bird's" crew includes Tech. Sgt. K. G. Hassler of Chapman, Kas., who is upper turret man.
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Proficieney Examination in English Composition: The fourth examination of this school year will be held on Saturday, April 10, at 8:30 a.m. Candidates must register in person at the College office, April 5-7. Only juniors and seniors in the College may register. — J. B. Virtue.
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LOST: A brown life-time Shaeffer pen. Frances Janes' name is on pen. Believed lost across street in front of library or in front of Green Hall. If found, return to Frances Janes at Corbin Hall. 16-105
Leroy H. Durham, graduated recently from the University of Missouri, completed 16 3/4 years of schooling with a perfect attendance record.
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The Mathematics club will meet at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon in roof 218. Frank Strong hall. Mary Steele will speak on a phase of history of mathematics.
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