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She ^ 1 1 1 3 1 Cabct of Virginia Military Institute LISHED WEEKLY BY THE CORPS OF CADETS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MAY 3, 1943 NUMBER 28 First Will i Enter OCS As Classmen Inducted In Roanoke; Graduate As Privates On May 22 Corporals After Race For Garnett- Andrews Cup Looms As Fight to Finish As another session draws to a close, it seems that Company 'A', made up of Cavalrymen, has again retained the 'Blue rag' which sym-bolizes possession of the Garnett-Andrews Cup, long the most prized and sought after award here at the Institute. This prize is in competition among all six companies, and is awarded on the basis of point totals which are earned by the various companies in five different fields of achievement. The second ranking company in this competition is allowed to carry the white streamer on its company guidon, and while 'A' Com-pany does hold a commanding lead for the blue streamer, it appears that second position will be in doubt until the very end of the session. Points of Grading The five different gradings are gained from Competitive Drill re-sults, Intramurals, General Appearance and Discipline of Companies in Ranks, Parades, and Guard Duty. It is in this composite field that the Cavalrymen have reigned supreme Official Inspection Completed Formalities Begin Thursday Morning By DABNEY WARING Thursday, April 29 and Friday April 30, witnessed the scene of Government Inspection at VMI. The three inspectors, Col. A. J. Bet cher of Duquesne University, Major W. E. Brodgon of the Headquarters of the third Service Command, and Lt. Col. C. M. Walton of Western Maryland College inspected the field artillery, the cavalry and the Infantry respectively. The examination was carried out In much the same manner as has been the custom in past years ex-cept that this time it was a bit more rigid and comprehensive. The formalities were begun > t o m u s i c l o v e rg It~ will include the Thursday morning as the inspectors Rachmaninoff C-flat minor prelude, Prokofiefs march from "The Love Lieutenant Marcus Gordon, Well Known Pianist, Plays for Bundles for America Here Saturday Many of the old cadets will re-member the piano concert in Cocke Hall winter before last. The pianist, Marcus Gordon, is now a lieuten-ant of the Air Corps, having won his commission by enlisting, tak-ing the basic training and attend-ing the Officers Candidate School. He is now at the Special Service School in Lexington and has con-sented to give another concert at VMI for the benefit of Bundles for America. He has done this at many Army posts, raising funds for the pur-chase of materials used by a Na-tional organization of women who make clothing and provide sup-plies for the needy families of our own service men and merchant marines; knitted garments are made also for soldiers and sailors. The Lexington chapter, sponsoring the present concert, has sent over 1600 garments to distribution centers. The concert will be offered at 8:00 p. m., Saturday, May 8, in Cocke Hall and the program will appeal visited the usual Thursday morning Military Science classes. In most of these classes the inspectors assum-ed control and conducted a series of oral questioning with the end of determining the general knowledge of the average ROTC student about his particular branch of the service. Questions included current events and matters of good judgment in addition to the expected quieries regarding the regular text book information. The usual afternoon schedule was somewhat altered. Drill was con-ducted from 2:00 p. m. to 2:45 p. m., which was followed by afternoon Military Science classes. During these classes, the inspectors resum-ed their exacting inspections. The first day of inspectiton closed with a Garrison Review in honor of the visiting officers. The inspectors re-ceived the review which was com-posed of an infantry unit, a horse-drawn artillery battery, a motorized artillery battery, and a cavalry squadron. The review was success-ful in as much as the inspectors appeared very much impressed. It perhaps was VMI's best selling point. Military Science class examina-tion was held again on Friday morn-ing in the same manner as on Thrus-day morning. The afternoon was devoted to a sham battle at White's farm between the Cavalry and In-fantry, each of which was supported by artillery elements. Although sham battles are by now an old story at VMI, this one proved to be unique due to the large scale to which it was carried out. The opera-tions of all parties were judged as being very commendable, although no final decision was ever made as to which unit was victorious. As yet the rating given to VMI has not been disclosed, but it is believed that tho school has every reason to be completely confident in the success of the inspection. of Three Oranges," selections from Chopin and a medley of Strauss' waltzes. Admission charge, 55 cents, including tax. Gordon has played often for the personnel of the several posts at which he has been stationed. Just before coming to Lexington, he played for an audience of three thousand at a War Bond concert in Reno, Nevada. Tickets for the concert have been placed in the hands of the members of the VMI Glee club. Any cadet wishing to purchase one, should contact some member of this organ-ization. Gold Basketballs Awarded Varsity Monogram Men The results of an excellent sea-son of winter sports are still being seen around barracks these days. Wednesday afternoon Colonel Clark-son presented to each winner of .a varsity basketball monogram, a small gold basketball for winning the Big Six state championship. The balls have a small red, white, and yellow VMI on them and are en-graved with each man's name and and the position he played. The following men were awarded the gold trophies: Sotynk, E. (captain), guard; Thomas, V. J., forward; Smith,G. A., center; Walker, R. S., guard; Mc- Intyre, S. A., forward; Ward G., Center; Irwin J. A., guard; Bilisoly, F. N., Manager. These men worked hard for a long time, to bring VMI its flrst state championship in basketball in 20 years. They most certainly deserve their coveted awards. EQUIPMENT LIST [Editor's Note: The following list, compiled from several sources per-taining to clothing and equipment to be carried by officer personnel on domrslic duty, was given the Cadet last week for publication by Lt. Eilerson. Next week wc will carry a similar list for overseas duty.] NECESSARY FOR FIELD WORK Watch, Wrist, Luminous dial Belt, Web. Waist Cap, Field, Cotton Cap, Field. Wool Underwear, White, Cotton Underwear, Long, Wool Gloves, Leather, Work Gloves, Woolen, O. D. Handkerchiefs, Cotton. White and/or O. D. Insignia, Gold metal. "US" Insignia. Gold metal. Arm or Branch Insignia, Metal, Rank Fourth Award Is Conferred On Mucli-Decorated Earnest VMI's much-decorated Lieuten-ant (jg) Albert K. Earnest has re-ceived another award, this time a Gold Star in lieu of a third Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in action against the Japanese, it was announced from Washington Friday. On behalf of President Roose-velt, Secretary Knox made the award to the 26-year-old torpedo plane pilot who previously had been given the Navy Cross, Gold Star and the Navy Air Medal. The exact achievement for which Lieutenant Earnest got his fourth award was not described in the news story from Washington, but the story did state some of his accomplishments. On Sept. 16, 1042 he contributed to the scoring of a torpedo hit on a Japanese cruiser. Struck Jap Cruiser On September 22 he glide-bomb-ed enemy installations on Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal Island. On October 9 he scored a hit which put a heavy cruiser out of action, and on October 10 and 12 he parti-cipated in raids against Japanese naval units which resulted in an-other hit. The flrst Navy Cross and Gold Star had been awarded for heroism in the Battle of Midway. He re-ceived the Air Medal for piloting a torpedo plane at Guadalcanal on (Continued On Page 4) Laces, Cloth or I.eather, Shoe or Boot Neckties, Tan and/or black Socks, Cotton Socks, Wool Oveicoat, Short or Long, O. D. or Tan Shirts, Cotton, Tan Shirts, Woolen, O. D. Slacks, Cotton, Tan Slacks, Woolen. O. D. Breeches, Cotton, Tan Breeches,, Wool, O. D. (preferred) or Pink I,egg ins. Canvas or Cloth fabric, O. D. Laces, Cloth, Leggin Shoes, Tan, Low, G. I. (or purchased) Shoes, Tan, High, G. I. Boots, Russet, Dress Boots, Russet, Field, or Three-buckle Shoes, Gym or Soft Articles, Toilet, Complete Towels, Bath, White or Colored -. Towels, Face Jacket, Field, O. D. w/lining Hag, Sleeping, Filled, O. I). Hasin. Wash, Folding, Canvas Pajamas, Cotton or Wool Mask, Gas, Service Compass, Prismatic, G. I. Packet, First Aid, Complete Canteen Cup, Canteen - - - . 1 1 or 2 2* 8* 6 sets* 4 sets" 2 pr. 2 pr. 10 2 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr (extra) „ 2-3 4 pr. 4 pr. *2 1 4* - 2 or 3 4 pr. 2 pr. 4 pr—2 2 pr.—2 1 pr. 1 pr. (extra) 1 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr.—2 1 pr—2 1 pr. 1 set 14 Days 40 Members Sworn In On Tuesday Reception Center Still Undetermined By JIMMMIE MORRISON In an interview Saturday with Colonel Fray concerning registra-tion of First Classmen for selec tive service, the Commandant gave the following information: The government has decided to induct all members of the Second year advanced ROTC so as to place them in service and subject to mil-itary orders. Those members of the Corps in this group will report to the induction station at Roanoke for a final type physical where, up on successful completion of this ex amination and after volunteering, they will be enlisted in the Army Reserve Corps (inactive) and re-turned to VMI. On Tuesday, April 27, forty first classmen were given the regular induction physical exams and sworn into the army as privates. The re-maining first classmen, according to the Commandant, will be induct-ed in Roanoke in two groups, one on Friday, May 7, and the other on Saturday, May 8. A special bus carried the forty inductees to Roanoke last Tues-day, and it is assumed that the same transportation will be supplied when the remaining first classmen officially enter the service at the end of this week. At the present, it is not definite whether the first classmen will re-port to one reception center as a group or whether they will report individually to camps nearest their respective homes. When the soldiers arrive at the Institute, all members of the First Class ROTC will be ordered to ac-tive duty but will remain in school until the end of the present semes-ter. After a two week furlough the above mentioned men will go di-rectly to Officer Candidate School with the grade of corporal. How-ever, those who do not volunteer for enlistment will enter the army as private candidates for O.C.S. Since the last half of the session spent under the captaincy of the late Lieutenant Tom Thrasher of the Air Corps. First Semester Stands Although no company has shown any definite superiority by taking high total month after month, the top position of 'A' Company can be ascribed to the fact that it has consistently finished no worse than second or third in the month's to-tals whereas other companies have seen themselves slip from first po> sition for one month to sixth for the next. At the end of the first semester the point scores stood as follows: 1. Company 'A' 1533.50 2. Company 'F' 1317.00 3. Company 'D' 1309.55 4. Company 'B' . 1306.75 5. Company 'C' 1274.45 6. Company 'E' 1214.25 Notable during this second se-mester has been the continual rise of 'E' Company to a point where she now seriously challenges 'F' Company for second position. At the end of March, 'A' still retained a comfortable margin of two hun-dred points, but where those two hundred points had seen the com-panies rank 'A', 'F', 'D\ 'B', 'C', 'E' in late January, the order exclu-sive of April's figures would read 'A', 'F', 'E\ 'D', 'C', 'B'. (Continued on Page 4) Cover, Canteen, O. D., Dismounted or Mounte—2 Kit, Mess, Complete Helmet, Steel Bag, Canvas, Museete or Field Case, Canvas, Map — Belt, Web, Field, O. D., Rifle—4 or Pistol—5 Glasses, Field, G. L - - — Half Shelter Tent, O. D., G. I„ Canvas Blankets, Wool, O. D., G. I Coveralls, Cotton, O. D., G. I - (Continued On Page 4) 2 pr, The usual meeting of the edi-torial staff will be held tonight. Collegiate Digest Features Tynan Leo Tynan, famed Texan and sometimes known as "The Mexi-can," will be featured in the 24th issue of The Collegiate Digest, which will be distributed in bar-racks with next week's issue of The Cadet. Tynan, who is being sponsored by his room-mate as "the ugliest man in American colleges," is a lieutenant in "E" Company. He is a member of the Liberal Artist course and has worn academic stars during the last two years of his cadetship. It is hoped that this fine record will not detract from his being generally accepted throughout the country as "America's Ugliest Student," his room-mate and close friend, Ren Scott, pointed out last week. Scott, who took the picture sev-eral weeks ago, was notified on Thursday by the Collegiate Digest that Tynan's portrait would appear in the 24th issue. The pose, accord-ing to photographer Scott, consti-tutes one of the most amazing sights ever to be revealed to the public. "The Mexican" is staring straight into the camera with a very unusual and distorted expres-sion. There is a great deal of specula-tion over the question as to how Ty-nan was able to create an expres-sion so weird that the editors of Collegiate Digest would feature it in their well-known publication. Tynan's three roommates, hav-ing spent many hours during the (Continued On Page 4) Few Celebrities In New Course At Army School [Ring-tum Phil With few well-known personali-ties enrolled, the eleventh course of the Army School for Special Service last Thursday morning started its recently reorganized intensive four-week session. Among the 350 officers there was a not-iceable decrease of men famous in their fields from the ninth course. Lt. Marcus Gordon, concert pian-ist who played at VMI in January, 1942, and Lt. Roger Burns, busi-ness manager for Tommy Dorsey, are two of the better known men in the musical world. Some better known names in sports are Lt. Ralph felliott, pro-fessional football player for the New York Giants, and Lt. John Maher, business manager of the Pensocola, Fla., baseball club, for-merly business manager of the St, Louis Browns and co-owner of the Tyler, Texas, team. Capt. Angel F. Espada was gen-eral supervisor of education in Panama and Captain Robert Simp-son was director of track and field in Hungary prior to the outbreak of the war. Previously Simpson had been director of track and field at Iowa State college for a number of years. Class of 1945 Ring Figure Practice Begins By RAYMOND YOW Last Monday night the members of the Third Class began practicing for their '45 Ring Figure. The prac-tices are being held in the gym and are under the direction of Sidney Gittens and Jimmie Morgan, co-chairmen of the Figure Commit-tee. Practices are being held every other night so as to have the Figure ready for the final touches before the examination period begins. Other plans for Ring Figure are coming along very well. Henry Whittle states that the flowers for the occasion have been arranged for. Jim Barker, in charge of dec-orations, states that the plans for decorations are progressing nicely. Banker is being assisted in the decorations by Billy Taylor, the class artist. The '45 Ring Figure will be held on Thursday evening. May 20. Notice Because of labor conditions in the mess hall, plans for the an-nual Cadet banquet have been changed. The date and place will be announced at a later date. Infantry and Cavalry Clash; Both Have Artillery Support White's Farm Is Scene of Battle By DICK DILLON (Observation of a bewildered member of the motorized battery.) The battle of White's farm was fought on the afternoon of April 30, 1943 at the said named location and is reputed to have been the crisis of the "Reign of Inspectors." The motorized battery cautious-ly approached the entrance to the White's Farm at approximately half-past three. The gate to the en-trance was under heavy fire. The battery passed through the en-trance, and was saved miraculous-ly from total annihilation only by the superior bravery and judg-ment of the officers and men, and the putrid aim of the enemy. The battery was quickly set up, and the communications were established. Machine gun nests wjere situated in strategic positions, and were kept turned on the enemy position. The latter operation was a bit dif-ficult, since the observation post was between the machine gun and the target. The Battery of 105's, which was situated at the gate, let go with its first and last lethal battery. The results were not very encour-aging. It seems as though there was a misconception as to the di-rection of the target. It was too bad about the right flank of our supporting cavalry unit. They died with their boots on, heroes, every one of them. Meanwhile, the wily enemy who held their positions on the ridge near the North river were firing energetically at the battery of 105's. Since the enemy were well con-cealed, we could not discern a great deal of activity, although there was considerable firing. Gradually the firing stopped. It was not clear whether or not the enemy had run out df blanks or whether they had been captured by our attacking force. It stands to reason that some-one must have been completely Constitutes Part Of Gov. Inspection subdued, because the men at the observation post appeared to be leaving. At first it was doubtful as to whether they were fleeing or whether the battle was over. After the wounded had been dragged in, and after all of the horseless riders and riderless hor-ses had been accounted for, tho 105 battery packed up and re-turned to barracks, leaving the supporting force to look after the prisoners. The casualties were suffered by the long-suffering cavalry. The damage mainly concerned the hor-ses, who either broke their girdles or lost a stirrup. There were also several unfortunates whose horses abused them outrageously. The generous victors were very lenient with the vanquished, which proves they were civilized, at least. They should have extracted an indemnity, namely a set-up at the P. E.
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Full Text Search | She ^ 1 1 1 3 1 Cabct of Virginia Military Institute LISHED WEEKLY BY THE CORPS OF CADETS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MAY 3, 1943 NUMBER 28 First Will i Enter OCS As Classmen Inducted In Roanoke; Graduate As Privates On May 22 Corporals After Race For Garnett- Andrews Cup Looms As Fight to Finish As another session draws to a close, it seems that Company 'A', made up of Cavalrymen, has again retained the 'Blue rag' which sym-bolizes possession of the Garnett-Andrews Cup, long the most prized and sought after award here at the Institute. This prize is in competition among all six companies, and is awarded on the basis of point totals which are earned by the various companies in five different fields of achievement. The second ranking company in this competition is allowed to carry the white streamer on its company guidon, and while 'A' Com-pany does hold a commanding lead for the blue streamer, it appears that second position will be in doubt until the very end of the session. Points of Grading The five different gradings are gained from Competitive Drill re-sults, Intramurals, General Appearance and Discipline of Companies in Ranks, Parades, and Guard Duty. It is in this composite field that the Cavalrymen have reigned supreme Official Inspection Completed Formalities Begin Thursday Morning By DABNEY WARING Thursday, April 29 and Friday April 30, witnessed the scene of Government Inspection at VMI. The three inspectors, Col. A. J. Bet cher of Duquesne University, Major W. E. Brodgon of the Headquarters of the third Service Command, and Lt. Col. C. M. Walton of Western Maryland College inspected the field artillery, the cavalry and the Infantry respectively. The examination was carried out In much the same manner as has been the custom in past years ex-cept that this time it was a bit more rigid and comprehensive. The formalities were begun > t o m u s i c l o v e rg It~ will include the Thursday morning as the inspectors Rachmaninoff C-flat minor prelude, Prokofiefs march from "The Love Lieutenant Marcus Gordon, Well Known Pianist, Plays for Bundles for America Here Saturday Many of the old cadets will re-member the piano concert in Cocke Hall winter before last. The pianist, Marcus Gordon, is now a lieuten-ant of the Air Corps, having won his commission by enlisting, tak-ing the basic training and attend-ing the Officers Candidate School. He is now at the Special Service School in Lexington and has con-sented to give another concert at VMI for the benefit of Bundles for America. He has done this at many Army posts, raising funds for the pur-chase of materials used by a Na-tional organization of women who make clothing and provide sup-plies for the needy families of our own service men and merchant marines; knitted garments are made also for soldiers and sailors. The Lexington chapter, sponsoring the present concert, has sent over 1600 garments to distribution centers. The concert will be offered at 8:00 p. m., Saturday, May 8, in Cocke Hall and the program will appeal visited the usual Thursday morning Military Science classes. In most of these classes the inspectors assum-ed control and conducted a series of oral questioning with the end of determining the general knowledge of the average ROTC student about his particular branch of the service. Questions included current events and matters of good judgment in addition to the expected quieries regarding the regular text book information. The usual afternoon schedule was somewhat altered. Drill was con-ducted from 2:00 p. m. to 2:45 p. m., which was followed by afternoon Military Science classes. During these classes, the inspectors resum-ed their exacting inspections. The first day of inspectiton closed with a Garrison Review in honor of the visiting officers. The inspectors re-ceived the review which was com-posed of an infantry unit, a horse-drawn artillery battery, a motorized artillery battery, and a cavalry squadron. The review was success-ful in as much as the inspectors appeared very much impressed. It perhaps was VMI's best selling point. Military Science class examina-tion was held again on Friday morn-ing in the same manner as on Thrus-day morning. The afternoon was devoted to a sham battle at White's farm between the Cavalry and In-fantry, each of which was supported by artillery elements. Although sham battles are by now an old story at VMI, this one proved to be unique due to the large scale to which it was carried out. The opera-tions of all parties were judged as being very commendable, although no final decision was ever made as to which unit was victorious. As yet the rating given to VMI has not been disclosed, but it is believed that tho school has every reason to be completely confident in the success of the inspection. of Three Oranges," selections from Chopin and a medley of Strauss' waltzes. Admission charge, 55 cents, including tax. Gordon has played often for the personnel of the several posts at which he has been stationed. Just before coming to Lexington, he played for an audience of three thousand at a War Bond concert in Reno, Nevada. Tickets for the concert have been placed in the hands of the members of the VMI Glee club. Any cadet wishing to purchase one, should contact some member of this organ-ization. Gold Basketballs Awarded Varsity Monogram Men The results of an excellent sea-son of winter sports are still being seen around barracks these days. Wednesday afternoon Colonel Clark-son presented to each winner of .a varsity basketball monogram, a small gold basketball for winning the Big Six state championship. The balls have a small red, white, and yellow VMI on them and are en-graved with each man's name and and the position he played. The following men were awarded the gold trophies: Sotynk, E. (captain), guard; Thomas, V. J., forward; Smith,G. A., center; Walker, R. S., guard; Mc- Intyre, S. A., forward; Ward G., Center; Irwin J. A., guard; Bilisoly, F. N., Manager. These men worked hard for a long time, to bring VMI its flrst state championship in basketball in 20 years. They most certainly deserve their coveted awards. EQUIPMENT LIST [Editor's Note: The following list, compiled from several sources per-taining to clothing and equipment to be carried by officer personnel on domrslic duty, was given the Cadet last week for publication by Lt. Eilerson. Next week wc will carry a similar list for overseas duty.] NECESSARY FOR FIELD WORK Watch, Wrist, Luminous dial Belt, Web. Waist Cap, Field, Cotton Cap, Field. Wool Underwear, White, Cotton Underwear, Long, Wool Gloves, Leather, Work Gloves, Woolen, O. D. Handkerchiefs, Cotton. White and/or O. D. Insignia, Gold metal. "US" Insignia. Gold metal. Arm or Branch Insignia, Metal, Rank Fourth Award Is Conferred On Mucli-Decorated Earnest VMI's much-decorated Lieuten-ant (jg) Albert K. Earnest has re-ceived another award, this time a Gold Star in lieu of a third Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in action against the Japanese, it was announced from Washington Friday. On behalf of President Roose-velt, Secretary Knox made the award to the 26-year-old torpedo plane pilot who previously had been given the Navy Cross, Gold Star and the Navy Air Medal. The exact achievement for which Lieutenant Earnest got his fourth award was not described in the news story from Washington, but the story did state some of his accomplishments. On Sept. 16, 1042 he contributed to the scoring of a torpedo hit on a Japanese cruiser. Struck Jap Cruiser On September 22 he glide-bomb-ed enemy installations on Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal Island. On October 9 he scored a hit which put a heavy cruiser out of action, and on October 10 and 12 he parti-cipated in raids against Japanese naval units which resulted in an-other hit. The flrst Navy Cross and Gold Star had been awarded for heroism in the Battle of Midway. He re-ceived the Air Medal for piloting a torpedo plane at Guadalcanal on (Continued On Page 4) Laces, Cloth or I.eather, Shoe or Boot Neckties, Tan and/or black Socks, Cotton Socks, Wool Oveicoat, Short or Long, O. D. or Tan Shirts, Cotton, Tan Shirts, Woolen, O. D. Slacks, Cotton, Tan Slacks, Woolen. O. D. Breeches, Cotton, Tan Breeches,, Wool, O. D. (preferred) or Pink I,egg ins. Canvas or Cloth fabric, O. D. Laces, Cloth, Leggin Shoes, Tan, Low, G. I. (or purchased) Shoes, Tan, High, G. I. Boots, Russet, Dress Boots, Russet, Field, or Three-buckle Shoes, Gym or Soft Articles, Toilet, Complete Towels, Bath, White or Colored -. Towels, Face Jacket, Field, O. D. w/lining Hag, Sleeping, Filled, O. I). Hasin. Wash, Folding, Canvas Pajamas, Cotton or Wool Mask, Gas, Service Compass, Prismatic, G. I. Packet, First Aid, Complete Canteen Cup, Canteen - - - . 1 1 or 2 2* 8* 6 sets* 4 sets" 2 pr. 2 pr. 10 2 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr (extra) „ 2-3 4 pr. 4 pr. *2 1 4* - 2 or 3 4 pr. 2 pr. 4 pr—2 2 pr.—2 1 pr. 1 pr. (extra) 1 pr. 2 pr. 2 pr.—2 1 pr—2 1 pr. 1 set 14 Days 40 Members Sworn In On Tuesday Reception Center Still Undetermined By JIMMMIE MORRISON In an interview Saturday with Colonel Fray concerning registra-tion of First Classmen for selec tive service, the Commandant gave the following information: The government has decided to induct all members of the Second year advanced ROTC so as to place them in service and subject to mil-itary orders. Those members of the Corps in this group will report to the induction station at Roanoke for a final type physical where, up on successful completion of this ex amination and after volunteering, they will be enlisted in the Army Reserve Corps (inactive) and re-turned to VMI. On Tuesday, April 27, forty first classmen were given the regular induction physical exams and sworn into the army as privates. The re-maining first classmen, according to the Commandant, will be induct-ed in Roanoke in two groups, one on Friday, May 7, and the other on Saturday, May 8. A special bus carried the forty inductees to Roanoke last Tues-day, and it is assumed that the same transportation will be supplied when the remaining first classmen officially enter the service at the end of this week. At the present, it is not definite whether the first classmen will re-port to one reception center as a group or whether they will report individually to camps nearest their respective homes. When the soldiers arrive at the Institute, all members of the First Class ROTC will be ordered to ac-tive duty but will remain in school until the end of the present semes-ter. After a two week furlough the above mentioned men will go di-rectly to Officer Candidate School with the grade of corporal. How-ever, those who do not volunteer for enlistment will enter the army as private candidates for O.C.S. Since the last half of the session spent under the captaincy of the late Lieutenant Tom Thrasher of the Air Corps. First Semester Stands Although no company has shown any definite superiority by taking high total month after month, the top position of 'A' Company can be ascribed to the fact that it has consistently finished no worse than second or third in the month's to-tals whereas other companies have seen themselves slip from first po> sition for one month to sixth for the next. At the end of the first semester the point scores stood as follows: 1. Company 'A' 1533.50 2. Company 'F' 1317.00 3. Company 'D' 1309.55 4. Company 'B' . 1306.75 5. Company 'C' 1274.45 6. Company 'E' 1214.25 Notable during this second se-mester has been the continual rise of 'E' Company to a point where she now seriously challenges 'F' Company for second position. At the end of March, 'A' still retained a comfortable margin of two hun-dred points, but where those two hundred points had seen the com-panies rank 'A', 'F', 'D\ 'B', 'C', 'E' in late January, the order exclu-sive of April's figures would read 'A', 'F', 'E\ 'D', 'C', 'B'. (Continued on Page 4) Cover, Canteen, O. D., Dismounted or Mounte—2 Kit, Mess, Complete Helmet, Steel Bag, Canvas, Museete or Field Case, Canvas, Map — Belt, Web, Field, O. D., Rifle—4 or Pistol—5 Glasses, Field, G. L - - — Half Shelter Tent, O. D., G. I„ Canvas Blankets, Wool, O. D., G. I Coveralls, Cotton, O. D., G. I - (Continued On Page 4) 2 pr, The usual meeting of the edi-torial staff will be held tonight. Collegiate Digest Features Tynan Leo Tynan, famed Texan and sometimes known as "The Mexi-can," will be featured in the 24th issue of The Collegiate Digest, which will be distributed in bar-racks with next week's issue of The Cadet. Tynan, who is being sponsored by his room-mate as "the ugliest man in American colleges," is a lieutenant in "E" Company. He is a member of the Liberal Artist course and has worn academic stars during the last two years of his cadetship. It is hoped that this fine record will not detract from his being generally accepted throughout the country as "America's Ugliest Student," his room-mate and close friend, Ren Scott, pointed out last week. Scott, who took the picture sev-eral weeks ago, was notified on Thursday by the Collegiate Digest that Tynan's portrait would appear in the 24th issue. The pose, accord-ing to photographer Scott, consti-tutes one of the most amazing sights ever to be revealed to the public. "The Mexican" is staring straight into the camera with a very unusual and distorted expres-sion. There is a great deal of specula-tion over the question as to how Ty-nan was able to create an expres-sion so weird that the editors of Collegiate Digest would feature it in their well-known publication. Tynan's three roommates, hav-ing spent many hours during the (Continued On Page 4) Few Celebrities In New Course At Army School [Ring-tum Phil With few well-known personali-ties enrolled, the eleventh course of the Army School for Special Service last Thursday morning started its recently reorganized intensive four-week session. Among the 350 officers there was a not-iceable decrease of men famous in their fields from the ninth course. Lt. Marcus Gordon, concert pian-ist who played at VMI in January, 1942, and Lt. Roger Burns, busi-ness manager for Tommy Dorsey, are two of the better known men in the musical world. Some better known names in sports are Lt. Ralph felliott, pro-fessional football player for the New York Giants, and Lt. John Maher, business manager of the Pensocola, Fla., baseball club, for-merly business manager of the St, Louis Browns and co-owner of the Tyler, Texas, team. Capt. Angel F. Espada was gen-eral supervisor of education in Panama and Captain Robert Simp-son was director of track and field in Hungary prior to the outbreak of the war. Previously Simpson had been director of track and field at Iowa State college for a number of years. Class of 1945 Ring Figure Practice Begins By RAYMOND YOW Last Monday night the members of the Third Class began practicing for their '45 Ring Figure. The prac-tices are being held in the gym and are under the direction of Sidney Gittens and Jimmie Morgan, co-chairmen of the Figure Commit-tee. Practices are being held every other night so as to have the Figure ready for the final touches before the examination period begins. Other plans for Ring Figure are coming along very well. Henry Whittle states that the flowers for the occasion have been arranged for. Jim Barker, in charge of dec-orations, states that the plans for decorations are progressing nicely. Banker is being assisted in the decorations by Billy Taylor, the class artist. The '45 Ring Figure will be held on Thursday evening. May 20. Notice Because of labor conditions in the mess hall, plans for the an-nual Cadet banquet have been changed. The date and place will be announced at a later date. Infantry and Cavalry Clash; Both Have Artillery Support White's Farm Is Scene of Battle By DICK DILLON (Observation of a bewildered member of the motorized battery.) The battle of White's farm was fought on the afternoon of April 30, 1943 at the said named location and is reputed to have been the crisis of the "Reign of Inspectors." The motorized battery cautious-ly approached the entrance to the White's Farm at approximately half-past three. The gate to the en-trance was under heavy fire. The battery passed through the en-trance, and was saved miraculous-ly from total annihilation only by the superior bravery and judg-ment of the officers and men, and the putrid aim of the enemy. The battery was quickly set up, and the communications were established. Machine gun nests wjere situated in strategic positions, and were kept turned on the enemy position. The latter operation was a bit dif-ficult, since the observation post was between the machine gun and the target. The Battery of 105's, which was situated at the gate, let go with its first and last lethal battery. The results were not very encour-aging. It seems as though there was a misconception as to the di-rection of the target. It was too bad about the right flank of our supporting cavalry unit. They died with their boots on, heroes, every one of them. Meanwhile, the wily enemy who held their positions on the ridge near the North river were firing energetically at the battery of 105's. Since the enemy were well con-cealed, we could not discern a great deal of activity, although there was considerable firing. Gradually the firing stopped. It was not clear whether or not the enemy had run out df blanks or whether they had been captured by our attacking force. It stands to reason that some-one must have been completely Constitutes Part Of Gov. Inspection subdued, because the men at the observation post appeared to be leaving. At first it was doubtful as to whether they were fleeing or whether the battle was over. After the wounded had been dragged in, and after all of the horseless riders and riderless hor-ses had been accounted for, tho 105 battery packed up and re-turned to barracks, leaving the supporting force to look after the prisoners. The casualties were suffered by the long-suffering cavalry. The damage mainly concerned the hor-ses, who either broke their girdles or lost a stirrup. There were also several unfortunates whose horses abused them outrageously. The generous victors were very lenient with the vanquished, which proves they were civilized, at least. They should have extracted an indemnity, namely a set-up at the P. E. |