Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 53, Number 135, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1955 — Page 14

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Lead Easy Life On Okinawa Bastion Plush Lives For Military On Isle OKINAWA (INS) — dki«hwa haft become another Pearl Harbor in many respects. The living for military men and their dependents has become so plash that many compare conditions favorably to pre-World War Two Hawaii duty. And in sense, Okinawa, often touted as the ‘ Bastion” in the Pacific, is surprisingly unconcerned about a possible sneak attack which could wipe out the present rosy picture. Vnder terms of a “master plan” some one billion dollars was earmarked for building on a -permanent basis. Some 1606 million has already been spent on this project, with the plan expected to be completed by 1968. „ Where there was utter devastation following the grim fighting in 1945 whole new cities of modernistic ranch-type houses, plush officer’s clubs, jam-packed post exchanges, super markets commis-

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juries, swimming pools, golf links and four lane *“ highways have sprung up. Army briefing officers tell you Okinawa today is a "frontjinef* outpost. Rut nowhere is there evidence of a single air raid shelter or concern over the possibility of a sneak attack which could do What the typhoons have not. Maj. Gen. Fay R. Uptbegrove, Commander of the 313th Air Division and top Air Force commander on Okinawa, admitted that the air force was presently “thinking” about building some air raid shelters. He said that according to "probabilities” some enemy bombers would get through in the event of an air attack. When asked if there were any plans for evacuating military dependents in the event hostilities in the Pacific broke out, Upthegfove replied that there was a plan for everything. Thinking about Okinawa’s strategic value apparently has changed since the Korean conflict. Original thinking, based on World War Two experiences, evisioned Okinawa as an "Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier” and America’s “Island Bastion” in the Pacific. During the Korean fighting this thinking was largely borne out

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when more than two thirds of the B-29 Superfort Bombers which almost daily plastered North Korea flew from Okinawa bases. But times have changed. Today all bombers have been withdrawn. The concept of the Strategic Air Command has assumed prominence and Okinawa’s concrete runways have become advance refueling strips for inter-continental bombers rather than forward tactical fields they once were. Okinawa is only 367 miles from the nearest Communist Chinese coast and 440 miles from the complex of air fields around Shanghai. i The modern jet bombers based , on ißed Chinese bases could reach

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Okinawa in 45 minutes. Strategic Okinawa, presently basing Sabrejet fighters and Sabrejet fighter-bombers, would almost surely be a Communist target if largescale fighting were to break out. The prospect of a sudden bombing apparently does not frighten anyone on Okinawa — perhaps because. like it did once in Heart Harbor, it seems incredibly impossible. z Instead, most army wives enjoy their living conditions so much many would like to extend their husband’s duty tours. Chicago — On a long motor trip, the surface at a conventional passenger automobile will become about 0.6 degrees hotter because of air friction at speeds of 60 miles an» hour or more than that. If you have something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad. It brings results.

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Peppy Peppers The French Peppy Peppers 4-H club met recently at the Election school. Karyl Kipfer, president, called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by “my favorite dessert or fruit.” Janeil Kipfer led the pledges to the flags and the minutes were read by the secretary and approved. Rozella Pfister gave the special feature and Patsy Isch gave a health report. A demonstration on using jars and lids in canning was given by Janeil Kipfer. Group singing was led by Lois Ann Baumgartner. During the business session it was decided to take a trip to Fort Wayne July 8. Refreshments were served by Lucille Pfister. The

next meeting u’ill be June 10.' Mhppy Go Lucky The Hartford Happy Go Lucky 4-H club met recently at the home of Jane Duff and assisting hostess Diann Banter. The meeting was opened by the president, Margaret Schaefer, 'fhe pledges were led by Judy Zimmerman and Nancy Meshberger and group singing was led by Kaye Schaefer. Roll call was answered by naming “my favorite flower.” A demonstration on chocolate cake was given by Diann Banter and Jane Duff. Refreshments were served to 13 members, leader, and five guests present. The next meeting will be held June 14 at the home of Janet Clevenger. j Go Getters The fourth regular meeting of the Jefferson Go-Getters 4-H club was held at the Jefferson high school recently. A movie entitled

“Miracle in Paradise Valley” was shown to the group. The meeting was called to order by the president, Bill Rumple. Demonstrations were given by Paul Johnson on care of a dairy heifer; Jerry Sommers on raising corn and beans; and 'by Jay Bauman on forestry. Group singing was led by Bud Marble. One hundred percent attendance was recorded by the secretary. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served to the 21 members, one leader and one guest by Leßoy and James Adams. Happy Hustler’s The fourth meeting of the Washington Happy Hustlers 4-H club was held recently at the home At' Gretchen and'Gynelh Schnepp. The meeting was called to order by the president, Carolyn Mitchel. The special features were the initiation of the new members, Barbara Engle. Rose Ann ’ Lautzenheiser, Dianne Brown, Jean Smith, Anna gingleton. Betsy and Sally Sphnepf. Group singing was led by Nancy Frank and Shirley THrschy. The pledges were led by Car&le Miller and Sandy Sanders. The ■roll* call was answered by "my favorite TV program." The minutes of the last meeting were read by Gretchen Schnepp and anproved. The Vanderburgh county trip was discussed during the business session. Games were led by Nancy, and PattyFrank. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served by Gretchen and Gyneth Schnepp. Annette Thomas and Judy Vo’re. Thirty-one members and one guest were present.

' THURSDAY. JPNF 9. 1955

FOR SALE Building known Den. Adams Post Bldg. Ass'n. will accept bids for sale and removal of above den. Bids will be received until 8:00 p. m. June 15, 1955. Adams Post Bldg. Ass’n. . V. J. Bormann, Secy.

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