PDF Text
Text
C O R
C ^ A
Official Publication of the Nebraska Wing—CIVIL AIR PATROL
Vol 1, No..«'
WPB Freezing Order
CAP PLANE BLANKS READY
wing headquarters has sent A blanks, for
Affects CAP Program
planes tp be signed for active duty, and B
A new pattern for Civil Air Patrol acllvlUea is framed by the recent WPB order
ers of which It has a record. Those owners
blanks, for all other CAP planes to all own
who have not yet filled out blanks may ge>
(L-262J freezing aircraft of 500 horsepower
them from Maj. Harry B. Sidles, wing com
and leas.
m a n d e r.
The order forbids sale, lease, trading,
renting, giving or delivering single-engine
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S C O U R S E S
aircraft, or any interest therein, without
W R I T T E N B Y C A P T. B U R K E
special permission from the WPB. The pur
T h e N E W S ' s e r i e s o f w i n g s t a ff m e m b e r s
this month deals in interesting, intimate—
pose is to preserve aircraft, parts, access
ories, 'gas and oil.
March, 1943
Add Kearney-Salina
Courier Service Run
The most important recent development
in the courier service operated by the Neb
raska wing Is addition of a dally round
trip between Kearney Neb. and Salina, Kan
sas, a total dist^ce of 300 miles per day»
With the addition of this new schedule,
the operation of the Omaha-Topeka run has
been turned over to the Topeka base. How
ever the plane continues to base at Omaba.
we won't say breath-taking details—about
the life and letters of Capt. Harry Burke,
Use of the courier service by the army
air force is increasing by leaps and bounds.
w i n g c o m m u n i c a t i o n s o f fi c e r.
An old-timer in the young business of
In a single day recently planes of the Ne
braska wing carried a total of 420 pounds
proceed as usuaJ. and the order seems to
assure an adequate supply of planes for
r^ese purposes. But planes placed in this
connimercial radio broadcasting, Burke
to and fro from one air base. While this
is not a typical figure, it goes' to illustrate
how the service is being used.
/ice are considered as being there for
which raised the funds for the first office
duration. And once a plane Is taken off
building at the Norf<rik, Neb., airport. He
the service, it is subject to requisitioning
was active in other aviation affairs, and
by whatever governmental agencies have
continued that interest when he came to
Continuing active-duty missions ot CAP
authorized by national headquarters-such as
the
courier
and
coastal
patrpl
services-
struck
his
first
blow
for
aviation
in
the
late twenties when he headed a committee
power to requisition, just as are the planes
that have not been signed on.
Nor are all the thrilling adventures re
ported by CAP pilots confined to the coast
al patrol. Nebraskans are having their
share, flying above the midwe^tern plains
i n m i d - w i n t e r, w i t h l i g h t p l a n e s a n d a l i t t l e
more equipment than the new law requires.
More planes than can be used have been
New piloU recently assigned to CAP
offered for the Nebraska courier service.
courier duty include 2nd Lts. Paul C. Dek-
Only one stand-by is permitted for e^h
three planes in active service.
lotz.
carrying army personnel or vital shipment
national headquarters ' in Washington.
The same is true of unpaid emergency vol
unteer missions, such as searching for lost
James
Rotella
of
North Platte.
ARTHUR
aircraft or engaging in disaster relief.
BALDWIN
NEW
FREMONT COMMANDER
Plane owners can continue to fly In their
own ships as before. So can flying club
The
m e m b e r s w h o o w n a p l a n e j o i n t l y.
Capt Harry llurke.
Omaha in 1931. Among other things, he
craft, "This," says a bulletin from national
broadcast, descriptions of the Omaha air
headquarters" could be interperted U» mean
that a person who does not hold title or
races of 1932-33-34. When the CAP was
"•ut temporary permission for CAP members
and
s e y o f L i n c o l n , a n d 2 n d L t s . T. J . L o c k wood of Gehring and 0. H. Bergstrom of
for a war plant, requitre the permission of
part Interest in a plane cannot buy flying
time for instruction or any other purpose,
Lincoln
Capt. Vie M. Scbroeder of Omaha, 1st Lts.
C. F. Larsen of Grand Island and Ray Ram
Non-recurrent paid missions, such as
The jnost serious aspect for members of
the CAP is the. ban on the lending of air-
of
Omaha. O.thers remaining on duty include
organized In January 1942, he was appointed
communications officer on A. R. Burnham's
group staff, and three months later was as
ked to accept the communications post on
Fremont
squadron
of
the
Civil
Air
Patrol was "activated" at a public meeting
a t t e n d e d b y w i n g s t a ff o n F e b r u a r y 1 8 .
Arthur Baldwin, sportsman-pilot and real
estate and insurance man, is the new com
m a n d e r. B a l d w i n I s i m m e d i a t e p a s t p r e s i
dent of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
He has selected Bob McDonald, Fremont
merchant, as his executive officer and ex
pects to announce other staff members right
a w a y.
rent CAP planes tor purposes of bona-
t h e w i n g s t a ff . A m o n g h i s a c h i e v e m e n t s i s
student instruction has been granted
until April 1. Whether a case.can be made
the preparation of course of lessons on code
T h e F r e m o n t s q u a d r o n g o t o ff t o a g o o d
commuuicatioQ, for all members of the wing.
start a year ago. but its ranks were soon
for continuance beyond that date will de
Burke taught one course in this last fall
riddled by departures for military service,
pend to no small extent on how each local
and will start another class of 51 members
so for the past several months it has been
CAP unit uses the privilege."
(Continued on Page S)
inactive.
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
Published each month by the Nebraska Wing
Headquariei-s ol the vJVvH Air I'atrol. Offlaca
at 503 South Xtn<iteehlh Straet. Omaha. Neb.
Extra copies may be obtained by writing
to Wing Headquarters. Five cents each.
W i n g S t a ff
Commanding Officer Harry B. Sidles
Executive
Officer
M,
Meyers
Adjutant ..Dorothy 6. Orr
Operations Officer Ylc M« Scliroeder
Training Officer G. Crawford Follmer
Intelligence Officer Lawrence loangman
Supply Officer Rudy Siueller
Transportation Officer Earle C. Reynolds
Communications Officer Harry Harke
£ngineering Officer ....William A. Fraser, Jr.
Bledical
Liaison
Editor
Photo
Officer Dr.
Officer
J . A . Ta m i s i e a
Gould
Dietz
Lawrence
W.
Yo u n e m a n
Winer Intellisrence Officer
Editor
Robert
C.
Flake
The CAP NEWS Is printed by the Citizen
Printing Co., 2308-10 N Street, Omaha, Nebr.
WISE WORDS
To be a pilot one must have good vision,
EXCEPTION: If applicant can show that
above subjects have not been taught
so do not abuse your eyes by reading fine
completed in his squadron, or that he
Above all, take good care of your eyes.
print or by reading in bed. Do not do any
more reading by artificial light than you
must do in order to keep up your school
work. Always do such reading with the light
reflected over your shoulder on the reading
matter, and never read with the glare of the
COURIER SERVICE PILOT
serving in this capacity must be set out,
squadron, prior to signing for active duty
according to Wing Operations Officer
will
S c h r o e d e r.
missioned prior to active duty will be given
Consequently Captain Schroeder announ
ces that, effective immediately, any pijot
signed on for the service must meet the
the rank of Second Lieutenant C.A.P, while
following Qualifications.
(3) Must have a minimum of 150 sc^o fly
ing hours, of which at least 50 hours must
b e s o l o c r o s s c o u n t r y.
(4) Must have completed C.A.P. Ground
Tr a i n i n g D i r e c t i v e s :
sary studying and sacrificing to obtain your
<^jectlve. Your country needs pilots and
still' more pilots. But bear in mind that to
be a pilot you have a long hard road ahead
of you, and to successfully attain this ambi
tion you must do a lot of things that are not
w o r k o r s t u d y, b u t j u s t g o o d c l e a n l i v i n g .
rank.
Those
not
com
serving as Courier Service Pilot.
in addition to Courier Service, the Coast
al- Patrol Task Forces, and the Laison Bor
properly qualified. If you are not ready
n o w, g e t s t a r t e d a n d k e e p b u s y u n t i l y o u
have mastered necessary qualifications.
good standing.
School work as required in the following
because you are willing to do the neces<
their
der Patrol, offer opportunities to pilots
Through ground classes. CAP cadets are
to have their first introduction to aviation.
ing to you and you are to be congratulated
retain
(1) Must have proper Civil Air Patrol
every American boy dreams.
To soar in the air like a bird, to be no
Pilots holding commissions in their
credentials, and be an active member in
cannot be accepted) together with a medical
certificate dated within 30 days of the dale
of application.
longer held to the three dimension world
of your ancestors, the very thought is thrill--
e d i n t h e N e b r a s k a C J I . P. O u t l i n e C o u r s e s .
Pilots will be signed on for a minimum
of four weeks, to assure the Second Air
Force efficient and competent service.
The experience gained in three months'
operation of courier service has made it evi
dent that definite Qualifications for pilots
(Editor's Note: This is a first of a series
addressed to CAP cadets of Nebraska wing
by the wing medical officer.)
Cadets of the Nebraska wing are now on
jects for which full credit has not been
e a r n e d i n C . A . P. c l a s s e s . S u c h e x a m i n a
tions will be the equivalent to those prepa-
QUALIFICATIONS STATED
(2) Must be a certificated pilot of private
or commercial grade (instructor Ratings
the thresbhold of the life of which almost
he may take written examinations on sub
They may be taken at 538 Insurance Bldg.,
Omaha. Nebraska, office of the Wing Oper
a t i o n s O f fi c e r, b y a p p o i n t m e n t o n l y.
light in your eyes.
TO CAP CADETS
B y D r . J A . Ta m i s i e a
become a member since they were taC
(a)
Navigation,
15
hrs.
Emphasis on a thorough knowledge of
the Computer (both slide rule and Drift
Grid Slide on problems encountered in
flight), and radius of action alternate
airport problems.
(b)
M e t e o r o l o g y,
IS
hrs.
Emphasis on sequence reports, synoptic
maps, winds aloft reports, and extrapolation.
(c) Elementaiy map and aerial photo
graph
reading
5
hrs.
(d) Air corps communications (FM 1-45
8 hrs.
To bd a pilot one must have a strong
body. You are still very young and your en
tire future health and life will be governed
by the habits that you form while you are
still young, so form only good clean habits.
Drinking alcoholic beverages is one thing
that a pilot must never do. Drinking does
things .to your nervous system that can
(e) Military courtesy and discipline 3 hrs.
never be corrected. It has been the rule of
date
the United Air Lines since the beglnlng that
no pilot can drink, and as these are the fin
est pilots we have it is easy for you to see
Ta c t i c s a n d t e c h n i q u e o f a i r r e c o n n a i s
sance and observation 10 hrs.
(f) Infantry drill and Interior guard duty
20 hrs.
(g)
Operations
orders
1
hr.
(h) General service of aircraft, including
general aerodynamics with emphasis on
load
factors,
5
hrs.
( i ) C I V I L A I R R E G U L AT I O N S , u p t o
5
hrs.
AWA R D A R M Y A I R M E D A L TO
I N T R E P I D C A P PA I R
The coveted Army Air Medal was awarded
to civilians for the first time when, on Fe.
ruary 17, President Roosevelt bestowed tli^^
military honor on two CAP pilots of the
coastal patrol.
The men honored were Maj. Hugh E.
Sharp, Wilmington, Del., commander of a
CAP coastal patrol base, and Edmond I. Ed
wards. Newark, Del., who was then a CAP
lieutenant but now is a navy ensign.
The event came as the result of an acci
dent last July, when a CAP coastal patrol
plane fell into the ocean. The location of
the plane was accurately reported by other
CAP fliers. Maj.. Sharp and Lt. Edwards
flew an amphibian to the rescue. In seas so
rough that they broke one of the plane's
floats, they landed and rescued Lt. Henry
C. Cross, Columbus, 0., whose back was
broken. His companion, Lt. Charles E. Shelfus, could not be found.
N E W F L I G H T AT C H A D R O N
PLUNGES INTO CLASSWORK
The N^raska wing welcomes a new
flight at Chadron, where a start is being
made with approximately 20 members.
The group has already plunged into
such studies as meterology and navigation,
code transmission and Civil Air Regula
tions.
that this is a very good rule to follow. Smok
Certification of completion of the requiered subjects must be made by your Squad
ing does you no good at: any time but more
ron Adjutant, showing starting and com
harm to the ones that have not yet reached
full manhood. If you must smoke, wait until
pletion dates, hours, grades and names of
Instructor for each subject. This is to ac
ey, Richard Klein, Wendall Gorr, Ivan 13lis, Don Covic, George Koakum, George
Babcock, Cornelia Babcock, Marie Gorr,
you are at least 21.
company application for active duty.
Viola Ormescher and Pbii Brooks.
Among
the
"Charter
Members"
aii
.
Ralph Ormesher, Emma Gorr, Phil B. Shii^^
Page 3
CORNHUSKEK CAP NEWS
March, 1943
Omahan's Help (?) Dig a Foundation
Blair Flight Signs 38
^ — Believe it or not
To prove that a unit can really be built
in the courier service operated by the Ne
braska wing Is addition of a dally round
their recruiting problem.
About two months ago, when gasoline
rationing made it a hardship for the metnbers there to attend meetings and missions
of Squadron 761-2 at Omaha, a decision
w a s m a d e t o o r g a n i z e a fl i g h t a t B l a i r. A t
that time there were four members of CAP
i n t h i s l o c a l i t y. N o w u n d e r t h e a b l e d i
rection of Acting 2nd Lieutenant C. D. How
ard, medical officer of squadron 761-2, to
gether with the assistance of Acting Ser
geants B. M, Reech and W. M. Wilson, this
unit has grown to a total membership of
38 active members.
With this organization well formed and
operating adjunct to Squadron 761-2, all
training is being conducted by means of
separate classes and drill sessions. This
group of 38 patriotic citizens is going to
give many squadrons through-out the state
a mark at which to shoot.
Lt. Leonard Heinsen.
Al'ter a brief period oif this, UAl' members got ft better idea.
The frost in the ground extended to a
only the earth that the picks loosened.
So S. J. King, adjutant for the first squad
donned their working clothes and responded
ron, had a better idea. He took his prob
lem to J. E. Davidson, president of the Neb
raska Power company, and chairman of the
Omaha Civilian Defense council. A couple
to Airport Superintendent William Mllner's request for help In digging trenches
for the foundations of the two CAP build
'^rete Squadron Plans
ings which are to be located next to the
Squadron No. 761-3 of Crete, Nebraska has
b e e n m e e t i n g r e g u l a r l y d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r,
most of the time being spent on ground
up their picks and shovels, and made like
ditch diggers. But it didn't last long. They
^ Memberhip Drive
frozen earth, and the shovels could move
depth of four feet, but members of both
Omaha squadrons blissfully and blithefully
Municioal airport.
Ye s , b l i s s f u l l y a n d b l i t h e f u l l y, t h e y t o o k
f o u n d t h a t t h e p i c k s b o u n c e d r i g h t o ff t h e
of days later a power company compresser
and crew were on the scene and, with some
CAP' and airport help, the job was done in
a h u r r y.
Though he wouldn't think of doing so,
Mr. Davidson might have said; "Never send
a boy to do a man's work, eh boys?"
training.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N C O U R S E S
W R I T T E N B Y C A P T. B U R K E
The men's and women's gymnasiums ot
Doane College have been available for con
tinued work in drill, dlr^ected by members
Hromas and Sager.
(Continued from Page 1)
on .March 3. The FCC has assigned bim
Recent directives cwnpleted by the group
included the technique of aerial reconnais
to conduct the examination of fliers who
sance, given by Plight Training Officer
David Osterhout. Army organization mater
i a l w a s p r e s e n t e d b y A . L . J o h n s o n J r. , e x
He is active in flying.
A native of Central City, Neb., his family
wish to operate a two-way radio equipment.
/
C o n c e a l m e n t " w a s i n t r o d u c e d Tu e s d a y n i g h t
by Lois Boien, a senior at Doane College and
a private pilot. This will be continued next
week by Norma Adams of the Crete Airport.
A feed was held recently following a reg
ular meeting, and plans made for a member
J'ictnreti arc two Omahans, Nathan K«
News there and later manager of station
»'etberbee (left) and James Huteila, >vhu
WJAG. In 1931 he came to Omaha as an
have recently beeu us.9igned to cuurter
announcer for WOW, Later he became pro
service* (The jNevvs >vuul<] lilte to run pic*
tures of all courier pilots, if the latter would
but supply them.)
and active member of the Crete squadron,
has entered the women's pilot training pro
gram at Houston, Texas. This is expected to
Mlminate in duty with the WAFS.
gram manager and now he is assistant -man
ager in charge of sales.
SURVEYS FLOODED ELKHORN
ship drive.
Mae Sharp, former school teacher of Crete
moved to Norfolk in 1910. He became class
ified advertising manager for Ihe Daily
e c u t i v e o f fi c e r. T h e d i r e c t i v e o n " P r o t e c t i v e
A crash crew is to be trained at the Oma
ha Manicipal airport. Dr. A.J. Cloyd, medical
officer for 761-1 Is recruiting members, and
the class will have the assistance of William
When rising waters of the Elkhorn river
caused alarm over the safety of large stocks
of seed at Waterloo, Nebraska, 2ad Lt. M. J.
"Zach" Warren, Intelligence officer for
M i l n e r, a i r p o r t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t .
Squadron No. 761-1. answered a hurry-up
c a l l t o fl y a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e o f t h e Wa t e r l o o
Brig. Gen. Guy N. Henninger has informed
the wing the CAP will be welcome to use
the national guard camp at Ashland next
seed interests up the Elkhorn.
has been commissioned as a first lieutenant
summer for any assembly or training pro
in the sirmy.
gram that might bo planned.
Point, where Gramlich said he was satis
fied that the flood would not rise any higher.
—Ruth E. Johnson
Lt. H. S. King, formerly adjutant of 761-1,
His passenger was Amos Gramlich, him>
self a former flier. They went as far as West
COPvNHUSKER CAP NEWS
Pag*e 4
Scottsbluff Group Will
March, 1943
Form First Girl Cadet Unit in Nebraska
Not Be Downed
The Nebraska wiag o£ the C.A.P. is proud
of the spirit shown by the Scottsbluff
squadron, iu its determination to carry on
the good Nvork, despite the fact that the war
department has leased the Scottsbluff air
port for an unannounced purpose.
Always one of the stand-out squadrons In
the state, the Scottsbluff group are going
ahead with their other work, even though
they have not yet figured out a way to con
tinue with their flight missions. The five
C.A.P. planes have been dispersed to fields
within 100 miles of Scottsbluff
T h e s q u a d r o n i n t e l l i g n c e o f fi c e r, R i c h a r d
Everett, has sent The News this reoort:
The Scottsbluff Squadron has been very
active since its founding.- The foundation
work of drill and curicular study has been
well attended. Pilots and observers both
have added up a good many hours in the air
on actual flight missions.
T h e C . A . P. i s m a k i n g f o u r C o u r i e r fl i g h t s
daily to and from the Scottsbluff Air Base.
All pilots have lauded the fine cooperation
given by Major Jeppson commanding officer
of
the
Base.
L t . T. J . L o c k w o o d fl i e s t h e C o u r i e r S e r
vice to Casper. Wyo., Base from the Scotts
b l u f f B a s e d a i l y. T h e L i e u t e n a n t , t e l l s u s
Here they are, the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, feminine gender. Front row, left to righti
Dorothy Detlne, 14. .Madeline Kranda, Sgt. Jlargaret Broderlck and ^arylln Walker.
Second row, Harbra Uurke, Joan Huntzln^er, Hetty Kirk, Arlene Johnson, Mary Rosse,
D o r i s Yo u n g .
Third raw, Donnie Walters, ]:)ileen lileans, ?Jary Kuppinger, Anne SchoUz, Bonnie
Puckett and .llildred Drefs.
Cadets not pictured are: Margaret Cook, Marie Fischer, Virginia Hoye and Bllza*
beth Leedom.
The Nebraska wing now has a girls unit
Corps, the cadets were shown the film on
Organized on Wednesday night, January
20, at a meeting at the Commodore hotel,
under sponsorship of Squadron No. 761-2,
the group has been meeting each Wednes
Military Courtesy and Discipline, and other
directives covered so far include Infantry
day night.
According to their instructors the girl ca
dets are proving excellent scholars.
some very thrilling stories concerning his
The cadets are highly enthusiastic over
daily jaunts to Casper. The air is extremely
the training program that has been outlined
to them and take pride in being identified
rough between Scottsbluff and Casper, The
Lt., has landed in wind as strong as 51
Through the courtesy of the U.S. Signal
of CAP cadets.
as junior members of the Civil Air Patrol.
m.p.h. with his 65 Luscombe. The courier
service goes through in weather that some
Several of the cadets are already planning
larger planes would hesitate to fly through.
Drill Regulations and Duties of Commac
and Staff Officers.
The cadet training program is under the
direction of Lt. Madeline Kranda and Sgts.
Margaret Broderlck and Alice Riss, with all
squadron officers lending their cooperation.
of aeronautical engineering.
The members of our squadron always
look forward to receiving each copy of the
News. We think you are doing a good job
with it, and consequently are forwarding
careers in aviation, one of them in the field
Lt. Kranda.
PHASER TO REPORT ON
D E C R E E S S U L P H A T R E AT M E N T
GASOLINE
G R O U N D S F LY I N G P E R S O N N E L
I N A P P R E C I AT I O N
This issue of the Cornhnsker t'.A.P. News
has been made passible tfarouj^h the finan
cial assistance of a ffroup oJ 10 public 9plr»
ited individuals and firms, all but one from
Scottsbluff:
Limit 31ftrket, Scottsbluff,
Stickney's Auto Supply, Scottsbluff.
Deaver I>istributing Co., Scottsbluff.
Dutch 3laid Baking Co., Scottsbluff.
Downey's Midwest Studio, Scottsbluff.
Badio Station KGKY, Scottsbluff.
Issue of the Cornhusker CAP News will be
L t C o l . J o h n A . Ta m l s i e a , M e d i c a l O f fi c e r
for the Nebraska wing, has issued orders
t h e a r t i c l e b y C a p t , W i l l i a m A . F r a s e r, J r. ,
some financial support for this issue.
that no pilot, navigator, radio, operator, en
wing engineering, on how to get the most
and best use out of the below-DO-octane gas
gineer or mechanic of the Nebraska wing
shall be permitted to participate la the CAP
oline that is currently on th6 market.
flights while receiving sulfonamide therapy,
Something tolook forward to in the next
or for six days after receiving the last dose
WA N T E D : B O O K S , M A G A Z I N E S
Much-wanted books and magazines for
personnel at army air bases in this part of
the country are being collected at the Oma
ha airport by Lt. Carl Lang, Operations
Officer at Courier Base No. 76-1. They will
be delivered to the bases by courier service.
All members of the I^ebraska wing are
u r g e d t o h e l p o u t o n t h i s w o r t h w h i l e e ff o r t
To a d v e r t i s e w h a t C A P i s d o i n g . S q u a d
of the drug. The order does not apply in the
case of local application of the drug.
"The sulfonamide group of drugs have
proven to be a potent therapeutic agent in
the prevention and treatment of certain
d i s e a s e s , " D r. Ta m i s i e a e x p l a i n e d . " H o w
ever the administration of these drugs may
occasionally result in temporary mental
confusion, visual disturbances, impaired
sensory perceptions, coordination defects
and other unfavorable manifestations.
"It is desired that all flying personnel in
ScliraHuk, Truck lines, Scottsbluff.
Dr. A. L. Cooper, Scottsbluff.
ron No. 761-1 of Omaha has submitted to
II. Everett, Scottsbluff.
mail carried by the courier service.
treatment about these provisions. This may
affect his decision in the matter of treat
I;0ck>Y00d Grader Co., Gering,
B U Y W A R B O N D S A N D S TA M P S
ment."
wing headquarters a sticker for use on a)l
form any physician from whom they seek^
C ^ A
Official Publication of the Nebraska Wing—CIVIL AIR PATROL
Vol 1, No..«'
WPB Freezing Order
CAP PLANE BLANKS READY
wing headquarters has sent A blanks, for
Affects CAP Program
planes tp be signed for active duty, and B
A new pattern for Civil Air Patrol acllvlUea is framed by the recent WPB order
ers of which It has a record. Those owners
blanks, for all other CAP planes to all own
who have not yet filled out blanks may ge>
(L-262J freezing aircraft of 500 horsepower
them from Maj. Harry B. Sidles, wing com
and leas.
m a n d e r.
The order forbids sale, lease, trading,
renting, giving or delivering single-engine
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S C O U R S E S
aircraft, or any interest therein, without
W R I T T E N B Y C A P T. B U R K E
special permission from the WPB. The pur
T h e N E W S ' s e r i e s o f w i n g s t a ff m e m b e r s
this month deals in interesting, intimate—
pose is to preserve aircraft, parts, access
ories, 'gas and oil.
March, 1943
Add Kearney-Salina
Courier Service Run
The most important recent development
in the courier service operated by the Neb
raska wing Is addition of a dally round
trip between Kearney Neb. and Salina, Kan
sas, a total dist^ce of 300 miles per day»
With the addition of this new schedule,
the operation of the Omaha-Topeka run has
been turned over to the Topeka base. How
ever the plane continues to base at Omaba.
we won't say breath-taking details—about
the life and letters of Capt. Harry Burke,
Use of the courier service by the army
air force is increasing by leaps and bounds.
w i n g c o m m u n i c a t i o n s o f fi c e r.
An old-timer in the young business of
In a single day recently planes of the Ne
braska wing carried a total of 420 pounds
proceed as usuaJ. and the order seems to
assure an adequate supply of planes for
r^ese purposes. But planes placed in this
connimercial radio broadcasting, Burke
to and fro from one air base. While this
is not a typical figure, it goes' to illustrate
how the service is being used.
/ice are considered as being there for
which raised the funds for the first office
duration. And once a plane Is taken off
building at the Norf<rik, Neb., airport. He
the service, it is subject to requisitioning
was active in other aviation affairs, and
by whatever governmental agencies have
continued that interest when he came to
Continuing active-duty missions ot CAP
authorized by national headquarters-such as
the
courier
and
coastal
patrpl
services-
struck
his
first
blow
for
aviation
in
the
late twenties when he headed a committee
power to requisition, just as are the planes
that have not been signed on.
Nor are all the thrilling adventures re
ported by CAP pilots confined to the coast
al patrol. Nebraskans are having their
share, flying above the midwe^tern plains
i n m i d - w i n t e r, w i t h l i g h t p l a n e s a n d a l i t t l e
more equipment than the new law requires.
More planes than can be used have been
New piloU recently assigned to CAP
offered for the Nebraska courier service.
courier duty include 2nd Lts. Paul C. Dek-
Only one stand-by is permitted for e^h
three planes in active service.
lotz.
carrying army personnel or vital shipment
national headquarters ' in Washington.
The same is true of unpaid emergency vol
unteer missions, such as searching for lost
James
Rotella
of
North Platte.
ARTHUR
aircraft or engaging in disaster relief.
BALDWIN
NEW
FREMONT COMMANDER
Plane owners can continue to fly In their
own ships as before. So can flying club
The
m e m b e r s w h o o w n a p l a n e j o i n t l y.
Capt Harry llurke.
Omaha in 1931. Among other things, he
craft, "This," says a bulletin from national
broadcast, descriptions of the Omaha air
headquarters" could be interperted U» mean
that a person who does not hold title or
races of 1932-33-34. When the CAP was
"•ut temporary permission for CAP members
and
s e y o f L i n c o l n , a n d 2 n d L t s . T. J . L o c k wood of Gehring and 0. H. Bergstrom of
for a war plant, requitre the permission of
part Interest in a plane cannot buy flying
time for instruction or any other purpose,
Lincoln
Capt. Vie M. Scbroeder of Omaha, 1st Lts.
C. F. Larsen of Grand Island and Ray Ram
Non-recurrent paid missions, such as
The jnost serious aspect for members of
the CAP is the. ban on the lending of air-
of
Omaha. O.thers remaining on duty include
organized In January 1942, he was appointed
communications officer on A. R. Burnham's
group staff, and three months later was as
ked to accept the communications post on
Fremont
squadron
of
the
Civil
Air
Patrol was "activated" at a public meeting
a t t e n d e d b y w i n g s t a ff o n F e b r u a r y 1 8 .
Arthur Baldwin, sportsman-pilot and real
estate and insurance man, is the new com
m a n d e r. B a l d w i n I s i m m e d i a t e p a s t p r e s i
dent of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
He has selected Bob McDonald, Fremont
merchant, as his executive officer and ex
pects to announce other staff members right
a w a y.
rent CAP planes tor purposes of bona-
t h e w i n g s t a ff . A m o n g h i s a c h i e v e m e n t s i s
student instruction has been granted
until April 1. Whether a case.can be made
the preparation of course of lessons on code
T h e F r e m o n t s q u a d r o n g o t o ff t o a g o o d
commuuicatioQ, for all members of the wing.
start a year ago. but its ranks were soon
for continuance beyond that date will de
Burke taught one course in this last fall
riddled by departures for military service,
pend to no small extent on how each local
and will start another class of 51 members
so for the past several months it has been
CAP unit uses the privilege."
(Continued on Page S)
inactive.
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
CORNHUSKER CAP NEWS
Published each month by the Nebraska Wing
Headquariei-s ol the vJVvH Air I'atrol. Offlaca
at 503 South Xtn<iteehlh Straet. Omaha. Neb.
Extra copies may be obtained by writing
to Wing Headquarters. Five cents each.
W i n g S t a ff
Commanding Officer Harry B. Sidles
Executive
Officer
M,
Meyers
Adjutant ..Dorothy 6. Orr
Operations Officer Ylc M« Scliroeder
Training Officer G. Crawford Follmer
Intelligence Officer Lawrence loangman
Supply Officer Rudy Siueller
Transportation Officer Earle C. Reynolds
Communications Officer Harry Harke
£ngineering Officer ....William A. Fraser, Jr.
Bledical
Liaison
Editor
Photo
Officer Dr.
Officer
J . A . Ta m i s i e a
Gould
Dietz
Lawrence
W.
Yo u n e m a n
Winer Intellisrence Officer
Editor
Robert
C.
Flake
The CAP NEWS Is printed by the Citizen
Printing Co., 2308-10 N Street, Omaha, Nebr.
WISE WORDS
To be a pilot one must have good vision,
EXCEPTION: If applicant can show that
above subjects have not been taught
so do not abuse your eyes by reading fine
completed in his squadron, or that he
Above all, take good care of your eyes.
print or by reading in bed. Do not do any
more reading by artificial light than you
must do in order to keep up your school
work. Always do such reading with the light
reflected over your shoulder on the reading
matter, and never read with the glare of the
COURIER SERVICE PILOT
serving in this capacity must be set out,
squadron, prior to signing for active duty
according to Wing Operations Officer
will
S c h r o e d e r.
missioned prior to active duty will be given
Consequently Captain Schroeder announ
ces that, effective immediately, any pijot
signed on for the service must meet the
the rank of Second Lieutenant C.A.P, while
following Qualifications.
(3) Must have a minimum of 150 sc^o fly
ing hours, of which at least 50 hours must
b e s o l o c r o s s c o u n t r y.
(4) Must have completed C.A.P. Ground
Tr a i n i n g D i r e c t i v e s :
sary studying and sacrificing to obtain your
<^jectlve. Your country needs pilots and
still' more pilots. But bear in mind that to
be a pilot you have a long hard road ahead
of you, and to successfully attain this ambi
tion you must do a lot of things that are not
w o r k o r s t u d y, b u t j u s t g o o d c l e a n l i v i n g .
rank.
Those
not
com
serving as Courier Service Pilot.
in addition to Courier Service, the Coast
al- Patrol Task Forces, and the Laison Bor
properly qualified. If you are not ready
n o w, g e t s t a r t e d a n d k e e p b u s y u n t i l y o u
have mastered necessary qualifications.
good standing.
School work as required in the following
because you are willing to do the neces<
their
der Patrol, offer opportunities to pilots
Through ground classes. CAP cadets are
to have their first introduction to aviation.
ing to you and you are to be congratulated
retain
(1) Must have proper Civil Air Patrol
every American boy dreams.
To soar in the air like a bird, to be no
Pilots holding commissions in their
credentials, and be an active member in
cannot be accepted) together with a medical
certificate dated within 30 days of the dale
of application.
longer held to the three dimension world
of your ancestors, the very thought is thrill--
e d i n t h e N e b r a s k a C J I . P. O u t l i n e C o u r s e s .
Pilots will be signed on for a minimum
of four weeks, to assure the Second Air
Force efficient and competent service.
The experience gained in three months'
operation of courier service has made it evi
dent that definite Qualifications for pilots
(Editor's Note: This is a first of a series
addressed to CAP cadets of Nebraska wing
by the wing medical officer.)
Cadets of the Nebraska wing are now on
jects for which full credit has not been
e a r n e d i n C . A . P. c l a s s e s . S u c h e x a m i n a
tions will be the equivalent to those prepa-
QUALIFICATIONS STATED
(2) Must be a certificated pilot of private
or commercial grade (instructor Ratings
the thresbhold of the life of which almost
he may take written examinations on sub
They may be taken at 538 Insurance Bldg.,
Omaha. Nebraska, office of the Wing Oper
a t i o n s O f fi c e r, b y a p p o i n t m e n t o n l y.
light in your eyes.
TO CAP CADETS
B y D r . J A . Ta m i s i e a
become a member since they were taC
(a)
Navigation,
15
hrs.
Emphasis on a thorough knowledge of
the Computer (both slide rule and Drift
Grid Slide on problems encountered in
flight), and radius of action alternate
airport problems.
(b)
M e t e o r o l o g y,
IS
hrs.
Emphasis on sequence reports, synoptic
maps, winds aloft reports, and extrapolation.
(c) Elementaiy map and aerial photo
graph
reading
5
hrs.
(d) Air corps communications (FM 1-45
8 hrs.
To bd a pilot one must have a strong
body. You are still very young and your en
tire future health and life will be governed
by the habits that you form while you are
still young, so form only good clean habits.
Drinking alcoholic beverages is one thing
that a pilot must never do. Drinking does
things .to your nervous system that can
(e) Military courtesy and discipline 3 hrs.
never be corrected. It has been the rule of
date
the United Air Lines since the beglnlng that
no pilot can drink, and as these are the fin
est pilots we have it is easy for you to see
Ta c t i c s a n d t e c h n i q u e o f a i r r e c o n n a i s
sance and observation 10 hrs.
(f) Infantry drill and Interior guard duty
20 hrs.
(g)
Operations
orders
1
hr.
(h) General service of aircraft, including
general aerodynamics with emphasis on
load
factors,
5
hrs.
( i ) C I V I L A I R R E G U L AT I O N S , u p t o
5
hrs.
AWA R D A R M Y A I R M E D A L TO
I N T R E P I D C A P PA I R
The coveted Army Air Medal was awarded
to civilians for the first time when, on Fe.
ruary 17, President Roosevelt bestowed tli^^
military honor on two CAP pilots of the
coastal patrol.
The men honored were Maj. Hugh E.
Sharp, Wilmington, Del., commander of a
CAP coastal patrol base, and Edmond I. Ed
wards. Newark, Del., who was then a CAP
lieutenant but now is a navy ensign.
The event came as the result of an acci
dent last July, when a CAP coastal patrol
plane fell into the ocean. The location of
the plane was accurately reported by other
CAP fliers. Maj.. Sharp and Lt. Edwards
flew an amphibian to the rescue. In seas so
rough that they broke one of the plane's
floats, they landed and rescued Lt. Henry
C. Cross, Columbus, 0., whose back was
broken. His companion, Lt. Charles E. Shelfus, could not be found.
N E W F L I G H T AT C H A D R O N
PLUNGES INTO CLASSWORK
The N^raska wing welcomes a new
flight at Chadron, where a start is being
made with approximately 20 members.
The group has already plunged into
such studies as meterology and navigation,
code transmission and Civil Air Regula
tions.
that this is a very good rule to follow. Smok
Certification of completion of the requiered subjects must be made by your Squad
ing does you no good at: any time but more
ron Adjutant, showing starting and com
harm to the ones that have not yet reached
full manhood. If you must smoke, wait until
pletion dates, hours, grades and names of
Instructor for each subject. This is to ac
ey, Richard Klein, Wendall Gorr, Ivan 13lis, Don Covic, George Koakum, George
Babcock, Cornelia Babcock, Marie Gorr,
you are at least 21.
company application for active duty.
Viola Ormescher and Pbii Brooks.
Among
the
"Charter
Members"
aii
.
Ralph Ormesher, Emma Gorr, Phil B. Shii^^
Page 3
CORNHUSKEK CAP NEWS
March, 1943
Omahan's Help (?) Dig a Foundation
Blair Flight Signs 38
^ — Believe it or not
To prove that a unit can really be built
in the courier service operated by the Ne
braska wing Is addition of a dally round
their recruiting problem.
About two months ago, when gasoline
rationing made it a hardship for the metnbers there to attend meetings and missions
of Squadron 761-2 at Omaha, a decision
w a s m a d e t o o r g a n i z e a fl i g h t a t B l a i r. A t
that time there were four members of CAP
i n t h i s l o c a l i t y. N o w u n d e r t h e a b l e d i
rection of Acting 2nd Lieutenant C. D. How
ard, medical officer of squadron 761-2, to
gether with the assistance of Acting Ser
geants B. M, Reech and W. M. Wilson, this
unit has grown to a total membership of
38 active members.
With this organization well formed and
operating adjunct to Squadron 761-2, all
training is being conducted by means of
separate classes and drill sessions. This
group of 38 patriotic citizens is going to
give many squadrons through-out the state
a mark at which to shoot.
Lt. Leonard Heinsen.
Al'ter a brief period oif this, UAl' members got ft better idea.
The frost in the ground extended to a
only the earth that the picks loosened.
So S. J. King, adjutant for the first squad
donned their working clothes and responded
ron, had a better idea. He took his prob
lem to J. E. Davidson, president of the Neb
raska Power company, and chairman of the
Omaha Civilian Defense council. A couple
to Airport Superintendent William Mllner's request for help In digging trenches
for the foundations of the two CAP build
'^rete Squadron Plans
ings which are to be located next to the
Squadron No. 761-3 of Crete, Nebraska has
b e e n m e e t i n g r e g u l a r l y d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r,
most of the time being spent on ground
up their picks and shovels, and made like
ditch diggers. But it didn't last long. They
^ Memberhip Drive
frozen earth, and the shovels could move
depth of four feet, but members of both
Omaha squadrons blissfully and blithefully
Municioal airport.
Ye s , b l i s s f u l l y a n d b l i t h e f u l l y, t h e y t o o k
f o u n d t h a t t h e p i c k s b o u n c e d r i g h t o ff t h e
of days later a power company compresser
and crew were on the scene and, with some
CAP' and airport help, the job was done in
a h u r r y.
Though he wouldn't think of doing so,
Mr. Davidson might have said; "Never send
a boy to do a man's work, eh boys?"
training.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N C O U R S E S
W R I T T E N B Y C A P T. B U R K E
The men's and women's gymnasiums ot
Doane College have been available for con
tinued work in drill, dlr^ected by members
Hromas and Sager.
(Continued from Page 1)
on .March 3. The FCC has assigned bim
Recent directives cwnpleted by the group
included the technique of aerial reconnais
to conduct the examination of fliers who
sance, given by Plight Training Officer
David Osterhout. Army organization mater
i a l w a s p r e s e n t e d b y A . L . J o h n s o n J r. , e x
He is active in flying.
A native of Central City, Neb., his family
wish to operate a two-way radio equipment.
/
C o n c e a l m e n t " w a s i n t r o d u c e d Tu e s d a y n i g h t
by Lois Boien, a senior at Doane College and
a private pilot. This will be continued next
week by Norma Adams of the Crete Airport.
A feed was held recently following a reg
ular meeting, and plans made for a member
J'ictnreti arc two Omahans, Nathan K«
News there and later manager of station
»'etberbee (left) and James Huteila, >vhu
WJAG. In 1931 he came to Omaha as an
have recently beeu us.9igned to cuurter
announcer for WOW, Later he became pro
service* (The jNevvs >vuul<] lilte to run pic*
tures of all courier pilots, if the latter would
but supply them.)
and active member of the Crete squadron,
has entered the women's pilot training pro
gram at Houston, Texas. This is expected to
Mlminate in duty with the WAFS.
gram manager and now he is assistant -man
ager in charge of sales.
SURVEYS FLOODED ELKHORN
ship drive.
Mae Sharp, former school teacher of Crete
moved to Norfolk in 1910. He became class
ified advertising manager for Ihe Daily
e c u t i v e o f fi c e r. T h e d i r e c t i v e o n " P r o t e c t i v e
A crash crew is to be trained at the Oma
ha Manicipal airport. Dr. A.J. Cloyd, medical
officer for 761-1 Is recruiting members, and
the class will have the assistance of William
When rising waters of the Elkhorn river
caused alarm over the safety of large stocks
of seed at Waterloo, Nebraska, 2ad Lt. M. J.
"Zach" Warren, Intelligence officer for
M i l n e r, a i r p o r t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t .
Squadron No. 761-1. answered a hurry-up
c a l l t o fl y a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e o f t h e Wa t e r l o o
Brig. Gen. Guy N. Henninger has informed
the wing the CAP will be welcome to use
the national guard camp at Ashland next
seed interests up the Elkhorn.
has been commissioned as a first lieutenant
summer for any assembly or training pro
in the sirmy.
gram that might bo planned.
Point, where Gramlich said he was satis
fied that the flood would not rise any higher.
—Ruth E. Johnson
Lt. H. S. King, formerly adjutant of 761-1,
His passenger was Amos Gramlich, him>
self a former flier. They went as far as West
COPvNHUSKER CAP NEWS
Pag*e 4
Scottsbluff Group Will
March, 1943
Form First Girl Cadet Unit in Nebraska
Not Be Downed
The Nebraska wiag o£ the C.A.P. is proud
of the spirit shown by the Scottsbluff
squadron, iu its determination to carry on
the good Nvork, despite the fact that the war
department has leased the Scottsbluff air
port for an unannounced purpose.
Always one of the stand-out squadrons In
the state, the Scottsbluff group are going
ahead with their other work, even though
they have not yet figured out a way to con
tinue with their flight missions. The five
C.A.P. planes have been dispersed to fields
within 100 miles of Scottsbluff
T h e s q u a d r o n i n t e l l i g n c e o f fi c e r, R i c h a r d
Everett, has sent The News this reoort:
The Scottsbluff Squadron has been very
active since its founding.- The foundation
work of drill and curicular study has been
well attended. Pilots and observers both
have added up a good many hours in the air
on actual flight missions.
T h e C . A . P. i s m a k i n g f o u r C o u r i e r fl i g h t s
daily to and from the Scottsbluff Air Base.
All pilots have lauded the fine cooperation
given by Major Jeppson commanding officer
of
the
Base.
L t . T. J . L o c k w o o d fl i e s t h e C o u r i e r S e r
vice to Casper. Wyo., Base from the Scotts
b l u f f B a s e d a i l y. T h e L i e u t e n a n t , t e l l s u s
Here they are, the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, feminine gender. Front row, left to righti
Dorothy Detlne, 14. .Madeline Kranda, Sgt. Jlargaret Broderlck and ^arylln Walker.
Second row, Harbra Uurke, Joan Huntzln^er, Hetty Kirk, Arlene Johnson, Mary Rosse,
D o r i s Yo u n g .
Third raw, Donnie Walters, ]:)ileen lileans, ?Jary Kuppinger, Anne SchoUz, Bonnie
Puckett and .llildred Drefs.
Cadets not pictured are: Margaret Cook, Marie Fischer, Virginia Hoye and Bllza*
beth Leedom.
The Nebraska wing now has a girls unit
Corps, the cadets were shown the film on
Organized on Wednesday night, January
20, at a meeting at the Commodore hotel,
under sponsorship of Squadron No. 761-2,
the group has been meeting each Wednes
Military Courtesy and Discipline, and other
directives covered so far include Infantry
day night.
According to their instructors the girl ca
dets are proving excellent scholars.
some very thrilling stories concerning his
The cadets are highly enthusiastic over
daily jaunts to Casper. The air is extremely
the training program that has been outlined
to them and take pride in being identified
rough between Scottsbluff and Casper, The
Lt., has landed in wind as strong as 51
Through the courtesy of the U.S. Signal
of CAP cadets.
as junior members of the Civil Air Patrol.
m.p.h. with his 65 Luscombe. The courier
service goes through in weather that some
Several of the cadets are already planning
larger planes would hesitate to fly through.
Drill Regulations and Duties of Commac
and Staff Officers.
The cadet training program is under the
direction of Lt. Madeline Kranda and Sgts.
Margaret Broderlck and Alice Riss, with all
squadron officers lending their cooperation.
of aeronautical engineering.
The members of our squadron always
look forward to receiving each copy of the
News. We think you are doing a good job
with it, and consequently are forwarding
careers in aviation, one of them in the field
Lt. Kranda.
PHASER TO REPORT ON
D E C R E E S S U L P H A T R E AT M E N T
GASOLINE
G R O U N D S F LY I N G P E R S O N N E L
I N A P P R E C I AT I O N
This issue of the Cornhnsker t'.A.P. News
has been made passible tfarouj^h the finan
cial assistance of a ffroup oJ 10 public 9plr»
ited individuals and firms, all but one from
Scottsbluff:
Limit 31ftrket, Scottsbluff,
Stickney's Auto Supply, Scottsbluff.
Deaver I>istributing Co., Scottsbluff.
Dutch 3laid Baking Co., Scottsbluff.
Downey's Midwest Studio, Scottsbluff.
Badio Station KGKY, Scottsbluff.
Issue of the Cornhusker CAP News will be
L t C o l . J o h n A . Ta m l s i e a , M e d i c a l O f fi c e r
for the Nebraska wing, has issued orders
t h e a r t i c l e b y C a p t , W i l l i a m A . F r a s e r, J r. ,
some financial support for this issue.
that no pilot, navigator, radio, operator, en
wing engineering, on how to get the most
and best use out of the below-DO-octane gas
gineer or mechanic of the Nebraska wing
shall be permitted to participate la the CAP
oline that is currently on th6 market.
flights while receiving sulfonamide therapy,
Something tolook forward to in the next
or for six days after receiving the last dose
WA N T E D : B O O K S , M A G A Z I N E S
Much-wanted books and magazines for
personnel at army air bases in this part of
the country are being collected at the Oma
ha airport by Lt. Carl Lang, Operations
Officer at Courier Base No. 76-1. They will
be delivered to the bases by courier service.
All members of the I^ebraska wing are
u r g e d t o h e l p o u t o n t h i s w o r t h w h i l e e ff o r t
To a d v e r t i s e w h a t C A P i s d o i n g . S q u a d
of the drug. The order does not apply in the
case of local application of the drug.
"The sulfonamide group of drugs have
proven to be a potent therapeutic agent in
the prevention and treatment of certain
d i s e a s e s , " D r. Ta m i s i e a e x p l a i n e d . " H o w
ever the administration of these drugs may
occasionally result in temporary mental
confusion, visual disturbances, impaired
sensory perceptions, coordination defects
and other unfavorable manifestations.
"It is desired that all flying personnel in
ScliraHuk, Truck lines, Scottsbluff.
Dr. A. L. Cooper, Scottsbluff.
ron No. 761-1 of Omaha has submitted to
II. Everett, Scottsbluff.
mail carried by the courier service.
treatment about these provisions. This may
affect his decision in the matter of treat
I;0ck>Y00d Grader Co., Gering,
B U Y W A R B O N D S A N D S TA M P S
ment."
wing headquarters a sticker for use on a)l
form any physician from whom they seek^